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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LOS ALTOS HILLS CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M.
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public may participate in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference. Members of the City Council may participate remotely from time to time in accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 54953.
To attend the meeting in person:
City Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 To provide Public Comment in person:
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If you wish to submit a public comment during the meeting, please use the following information. Before speaking, please identify yourself by name and where you reside. The City Council meeting will be live streamed on the Town’s website and via zoom at the following location:
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on the open session portion of this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California during normal business hours. These materials will also be made available on the City website at www.losaltoshills.ca.gov subject to Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
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CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. AGENDA REVIEW
2. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Persons wishing to address the Council on any subject not on the agenda may do so now. Please complete a Speaker Card located on the back table of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. California law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. Under a Resolution previously adopted by the Council, such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on the next available agenda. Speakers and members of the audience are reminded that public comments must comply with the Town’s Rules of Decorum.
Profane language or disruptive conduct is prohibited under Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Sections 2-1.115(c) and (d).
4. INFORMATIONAL REPORT
A. Disbursement Report (Staff: B. Viajar)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2026 (Staff:
A. Miller)
B. Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - September 17, 2026 (Staff:
A. Miller)
C. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the 2026 Town Hall Holiday Closure (Staff: A. Miller)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Council Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure
A. Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, "Alarm Systems,” Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to Update the Town's False Alarm Program (Staff: C. Einfalt)
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B. Consideration of Introduction of an Ordinance Making Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to Create a set of Incentives for the Development of Affordable Housing for Extremely LowIncome Households, Consistent with Housing Element Program E-11(Staff: J.
Bradford)
C. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, "Construction Time Limits," of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code(Staff: J. Bradford)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of a Potential Town-Employed Community Service Officer Program and Direction Regarding Next Steps (Staff: C. Einfalt)
B. Consideration of the History Committee’s Request to Reinstall the De Anza Trek Plaque at Edith Park (Staff: A. Miller)
C. Consideration of Continued Support for the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (JVAC) and the Proposed December 4, 2026 Annual Volunteer Recognition Event (Staff: A. Miller)
8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
A. Update from the Legal Services/City Attorney Ad Hoc Committee (Mayor Bhateja and Council Member Tankha)
B. Update from the Williamson Act Ad Hoc Committee (Mayor Bhateja and Council Member Tyson)
9. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Attorney
B. City Clerk
C. Community Development Director
D. Public Works Director - Staff report on Town's Preparation for El Nino E. Finance Director
F. City Manager
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ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 650-941-7222. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Copies of all agenda reports and supporting data are available for inspection at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road and the Los Altos Main Library 72 hours in advance of the meeting. A complete agenda can be found on the Town’s webpage: http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov. A complete packet of information is available for inspection during the meeting at the table to the back of the Council Chambers.
The Council may take action on any agendized matter in any manner deemed appropriate by Council.
10. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
A. Consideration to Seek Second Legal Opinion on Williamson Act (Mayor Bhateja)
11. ADJOURN
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 506, the Council Meeting shall adjourn no later than 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved by a majority of the Councilmembers present.
The City Council meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jitze Couperus, a beloved resident of the Town of Los Altos Hills.