1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
October 15, 2026
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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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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.
ITEM 4A
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: RECEIVE THE AUGUST 2026 DISBURSEMENTS REPORT
FROM: Beth Viajar, Senior Accountant BV
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council should:
Receive the August 2026 Disbursements Report
BACKGROUND:
The Disbursements Report is submitted to the City Council for transparency (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION:
The table below summarizes Accounts Payable and payroll disbursements. 1130938.29 Total Accounts Payable Disbursements
476,557.86 Total Payroll Disbursements
1,607,469.15 Total Disbursements
The table below provides a breakdown of payroll disbursements, as well as payments to vendors who received more than $10,000 in total during the month.
Staff Report to City Council 2
Disbursements Report for August 2026
October 15, 2026
Source Amounts Vendors Description
Journal
Entry; WFB
Dr (ACH
trans)
350,083.00 EFT: ADP- Payroll Services and other Bank
adjustments/fees
Payroll Date:8.07.26
Payroll: $112,893.38
Payroll Taxes: $35,237.15
Payroll Date: 8.21.26
Payroll: $135,775.46
Payroll Taxes: $50,735.97
Bank Adjustments/Fees: $15,441.04
Journal
Entry; WFB
Dr (ACH
trans)
126,474.86 EFT: CalPERS (retirement and health) and
Navia for Flex Spending
Employer contributions and employee
withholdings related to payroll benefit
293,108.84 CITY OF LOS ALTOS Q4 FY26 O&M of RWQCP
134,012.14 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
Various legal services including: labor
& employment services, Greensheets
GPA initiative, Linebarger v LAH,
Shield Coalition Brown Act, Housing
Element Implementation, CA Housing
Defense Fund, and Michael Grady v
LAH
90,379.80 CITY OF PALO ALTO - ANIMAL SERVICES
DIVISION FY26 Regional Animal Control
85,286.20 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
TRUST West Loyola Sewer Assessment
50,301.68 CSG CONSULTANTS INC May through June 2026 Billable Services; Building Plan Review Jul 26
38,298.75 SHARP_JPA - SHARED AGENCY RISK
POOL
36,988.38 PALAMERICAN SECURITY (SILICON
VALLEY) INC Residential Patrol Services July 2026
32,521.84 MissionSquare
August 2026 Retirement Plan
Contributions (Plans 100276, 100316
and 304465)
22,899.50 WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT July 2026 Sewer Maintenance Agreement
22,244.25 RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP Legal services: Linebarger 21,475.78 C & N ENTERPRISES, INC. 2018 KUB M6-111DTC+ Parts & Labor
21,320.00 VICTORIA DYE EQUESTRIAN, LLC Intermediate Combo Class 15,207.66 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER
July 2026 Water Services for Fremont
Road, Arastradero Road, Little League
Field, and Stonebrook Avenue
14,308.00 SUNLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. GovTech Al Platform Annual license 13,562.00 EATON AND ASSOCIATES Monthly IT Managed Services 11,669.23 PACKET FUSION, INC. Zoom One Phones Cloud Annual Services 7/26-7/27
11,080.50 EOA, INC. April through June 2026 Billable
Services
1,391,222.41 Total
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Disbursements Report for August 2026
October 15, 2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Disbursements Report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2025-26 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN:
The report is for financial transparency and was not specified as one of the City Council’s Work Plan items for 2025-26.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. August 2026 Disbursements Report by Vendor.
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Expense Approval Report
Town of Los Altos Hills By Fund
Payment Dates 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Fund: 011 - GENERAL FUND
Vendor: ARORA04 - AJAY AND AMY ARORA
AJAY AND AMY ARORA EP22-0069 PB 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-12500 MIN… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor ARORA04 - AJAY AND AMY ARORA Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: ATKINS94023 - ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN INC
ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN I… 8548 08/31/2026 TOWN NEWSLETTER SEPTEM… 011-1300-6304 5,000.00 Vendor ATKINS94023 - ALEXANDER ATKINS DESIGN INC Total: 5,000.00 Vendor: ANIMAL95037 - ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEM… 455195 06/30/2026 Twice Per Month Pest Control 011-5100-6130 670.00 Vendor ANIMAL95037 - ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT Total: 670.00 Vendor: ATTMOBILITY - AT&T MOBILITY
AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-492-3364 PARKS & R… 011-1000-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-492-0328 CITY MANA… 011-1200-6362 112.22 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-2608 LAH HOTSP… 011-1200-6362 40.74 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-492-3766 MANAGEM… 011-1200-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-305-8801 ADMINISTR… 011-1300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-0055 CITY CLERK 011-1300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-6229- SENIOR AC… 011-1400-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-946-7044 ACCOUNTI… 011-1400-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-5313 FINANCE DI…011-1400-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-6229- SENIOR AC… 011-1400-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-405-2166 ASSOCIATE …011-3100-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-518-9574 PLANNING … 011-3100-6362 34.53 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 408-687-5575 BUILDING I… 011-3200-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 408-518-9498 BUILDING I… 011-3200-6362 208.23 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-518-6290 BUILDING I… 011-3200-6362 34.53 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-1890 PWD IPAD 2 011-3300-6362 34.53 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-647-0056 UTILITY EN… 011-3300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-518-6776 ENGINEERI… 011-3300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-492-3944 ASSOCIATE …011-3300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-405-9226 PROJECT M… 011-3300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-305-8207 PUBLIC WO… 011-3300-6362 40.74 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-229-2721 ASSOCIATE …011-3300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-947-7088 PW INSPEC… 011-3300-6362 11.41 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-2541 PWD IPAD1 011-3300-6362 40.74 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-3948 SIGNAL EL … 011-4600-6362 44.64 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-492-9752 SIGNAL EL … 011-4600-6362 44.64 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-2461 SIGNAL EL … 011-4600-6362 44.64 Vendor ATTMOBILITY - AT&T MOBILITY Total: 1,450.14
Vendor: AT&T PO9011 - AT&T
AT&T 000025529580 08/17/2026 9391035740 ALTERNATE EOC …011-2100-6362 93.30 AT&T 000025529581 08/17/2026 9391035741 HERITAGE HOU… 011-2100-6362 32.66 AT&T 000025529584 08/17/2026 9391035744 WWB FIRE ALA… 011-5300-6362 62.72 AT&T 000025529585 08/17/2026 9391035745 HERITAGE HOU… 011-2100-6362 63.76 AT&T 000025529587 08/17/2026 9391035747 HERITAGE HOU… 011-2100-6362 62.72 AT&T 000025529588 08/17/2026 9391035748 12863 LA CREST… 011-2100-6362 34.64 Vendor AT&T PO9011 - AT&T Total: 349.80
Vendor: BDACOMMUNITY01 - Baird + Driskell + Abrams Community Planning Baird + Driskell + Abrams Co… 2183 06/30/2026 ADU Accelerator Tools Annual…011-3100-6199 960.00 Vendor BDACOMMUNITY01 - Baird + Driskell + Abrams Community Planning Total: 960.00 ITEM 4A Attachment 1
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026 9/25/2026 12:22:32 PM Page 2 of 17
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Vendor: BEI01 - BE/NIANJIONG
BE/NIANJIONG PA26-0044 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13650 PAS… 011-3100-4602 520.00 Vendor BEI01 - BE/NIANJIONG Total: 520.00
Vendor: BEAR95002 - BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, …12532 08/31/2026 Traffic Signal Maintenance Svc…011-4600-6145 551.25 Vendor BEAR95002 - BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. Total: 551.25 Vendor: LOW02 - BRANDON LOW
BRANDON LOW EP21-0164 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 12131 OAK…011-0000-2301 851.00 BRANDON LOW EP21-0164 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 12131 OAK…011-0000-2303 3,000.00 Vendor LOW02 - BRANDON LOW Total: 3,851.00
Vendor: BROWNRIGG01 - BROWNRIGG, LINDA
BROWNRIGG, LINDA EP21-0070 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13040 ALT… 011-0000-2303 757.00 Vendor BROWNRIGG01 - BROWNRIGG, LINDA Total: 757.00
Vendor: CAMPBELL03 - CAMPBELL, DANIEL AND RONG ZHOU
CAMPBELL, DANIEL AND RON… BLD19-0481 REISSUE 08/12/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-26634 SNEL… 011-0000-2303 1,242.00 Vendor CAMPBELL03 - CAMPBELL, DANIEL AND RONG ZHOU Total: 1,242.00 Vendor: CINTAS45263 - CINTAS
CINTAS 5349657404 08/22/2026 FIRST AID KIT SERVICE 7/23/26 011-5100-6399 8.81 CINTAS 5350213403 08/26/2026 SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGEMEN… 011-5300-6399 160.76 Vendor CINTAS45263 - CINTAS Total: 169.57
Vendor: CUPERTINO95014 - CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY OF CUPERTINO Misc Receivables 2026- - 0000…06/30/2026 Strategic Communications Pla… 011-1100-6199 8,400.35 CITY OF CUPERTINO Misc Receivables 2026- - 0000…08/01/2026 Strategic Communicats Plan:Jo…011-1100-6199 1,441.66 Vendor CUPERTINO95014 - CITY OF CUPERTINO Total: 9,842.01 Vendor: FOSTER94404 - CITY OF FOSTER CITY
CITY OF FOSTER CITY 17080 08/17/2026 CALOPPS ANNUAL FEE FY2026…011-1200-6302 4,078.00 Vendor FOSTER94404 - CITY OF FOSTER CITY Total: 4,078.00 Vendor: ANIMAL94303 - CITY OF PALO ALTO - ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION CITY OF PALO ALTO - ANIMAL …7100000907 09/04/2026 FY26 Regional Animal Control …011-2150-6134 90,379.80 Vendor ANIMAL94303 - CITY OF PALO ALTO - ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION Total: 90,379.80 Vendor: COMMONSENSE01 - COMMON SENSE A1 INC.
COMMON SENSE A1 INC. 1012 06/30/2026 Public Records Request Syste… 011-1400-6313 8,500.00 Vendor COMMONSENSE01 - COMMON SENSE A1 INC. Total: 8,500.00 Vendor: CORELOGIC75284 - CORELOGIC INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
CORELOGIC INFORMATION SO…30874110 06/30/2026 RQ2 Flat Fee Limited Package… 011-3100-6313 112.55 CORELOGIC INFORMATION SO…30874110 06/30/2026 RQ2 Flat Fee Limited Package… 011-3200-6313 112.55 CORELOGIC INFORMATION SO…30885661 06/30/2026 RQ2 Flat Fee Limited Package … 011-3100-6313 112.55 CORELOGIC INFORMATION SO…30885661 06/30/2026 RQ2 Flat Fee Limited Package … 011-3200-6313 112.55 Vendor CORELOGIC75284 - CORELOGIC INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. Total: 450.20 Vendor: CORNADO01 - CORNADO HOME BUILDERS
CORNADO HOME BUILDERS EP18-0129&PERF 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26173 RA… 011-0000-2301 1,000.00 Vendor CORNADO01 - CORNADO HOME BUILDERS Total: 1,000.00 Vendor: COTTON95030 - COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC.
COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 626250 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE GEO TECH S… 011-0000-2301 1,578.75 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 626250 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE GEO TECH… 011-0000-2301 157.88 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 626250 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE G… 011-0000-4685 -157.88 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 626250 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV GEO T… 011-3100-4707 -1,578.75 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 626250 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP GEO T… 011-3100-6178 1,578.75 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 726186 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE GEO TECH …011-0000-2301 36.90 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 726186 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE GEO TECH -S… 011-0000-2301 307.50 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 726186 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE G… 011-0000-4685 -36.90 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 726186 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV GEO T… 011-3100-4707 -307.50 COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. 726186 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP GEO T… 011-3100-6175 307.50 Vendor COTTON95030 - COTTON SHIRES & ASSOC, INC. Total: 1,886.25 Vendor: CSG94404 - CSG CONSULTANTS INC
CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67164 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 2,138.50
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026 9/25/2026 12:22:32 PM Page 3 of 17
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67164 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 213.85 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67164 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -213.85 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67164 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -2,138.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67164 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 2,138.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67165 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 324.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67165 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 32.40 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67165 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -32.40 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67165 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -324.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67165 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 324.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67166 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 3,545.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67166 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 354.55 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67166 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -354.55 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67166 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -3,545.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67166 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHUR EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 3,545.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67167 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 48.35 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67167 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT … 011-0000-2301 483.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67167 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -48.35 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67167 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -483.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67167 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 483.50 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67168 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 2,726.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67168 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 272.60 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67168 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -272.60 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67168 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -2,726.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67168 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 2,726.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67169 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 86.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67169 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 860.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67169 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -86.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67169 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -860.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC 67169 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 860.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B260856 06/30/2026 5/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 36.90 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B260856 06/30/2026 5/2026 BILLABL CONTRACT S… 011-0000-2301 369.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B260856 06/30/2026 5/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -36.90 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B260856 06/30/2026 5/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3100-4703 -369.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B260856 06/30/2026 5/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3100-6175 369.00 CSG CONSULTANTS INC B261089 09/02/2026 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW SERV… 011-3200-6114 39,855.18 Vendor CSG94404 - CSG CONSULTANTS INC Total: 50,301.68
Vendor: STALDER01 - DANA STALDER
DANA STALDER EP23-0004 PB 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13781 CIC… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor STALDER01 - DANA STALDER Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: DMD01 - DMD GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
DMD GENERAL CONSTRUCTI… MISC20-0014 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 24160 DA… 011-0000-2301 4,271.75 Vendor DMD01 - DMD GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. Total: 4,271.75 Vendor: SIGNIFICANT95125 - ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE GROUP ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Little League 011-5100-6123 450.00 ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Multipurpose Room 011-5100-6123 206.00 ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Westwind Barn 011-5300-6123 445.00 Vendor SIGNIFICANT95125 - ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE GROUP Total: 1,101.00 Vendor: MOST02 - ELISABETH MOST
ELISABETH MOST EP21-0169 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-26501 PURI… 011-0000-2301 258.50 ELISABETH MOST EP21-0169 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-26501 PURI… 011-0000-2303 3,000.00 Vendor MOST02 - ELISABETH MOST Total: 3,258.50
Vendor: EOA94612 - EOA, INC.
EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT … 011-0000-2301 211.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRAC… 011-0000-2301 48.80 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRA… 011-0000-2301 21.10 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 239.65 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 2,396.50 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 488.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -21.10
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -48.80 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -239.65 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -488.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -211.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -2,396.50 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 488.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 2,396.50 EOA, INC. LAH002-0426 06/30/2026 4/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 211.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 181.40 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 2,888.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 314.60 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 1,814.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE EXP CONTRA…011-0000-2301 137.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 13.70 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 ADMIN FEE CONTRACT…011-0000-2301 288.80 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 BILLABLE CONTRACT S…011-0000-2301 3,146.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -314.60 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -288.80 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -181.40 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 RECOG ADMIN FEE C… 011-0000-4685 -13.70 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -3,146.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASTHRU REV CONTR… 011-3300-4705 -2,888.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -1,814.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU REV CONT… 011-3300-4705 -137.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 3,146.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 2,888.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 1,814.00 EOA, INC. LAH002-0626 06/30/2026 6/2026 PASSTHRU EXP CONT… 011-3300-6179 137.00 Vendor EOA94612 - EOA, INC. Total: 11,080.50
Vendor: ERDMANN01 - ERDMANN, JASON
ERDMANN, JASON SR22-0028 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 27408 DEE…011-0000-2301 383.00 Vendor ERDMANN01 - ERDMANN, JASON Total: 383.00
Vendor: EVANS10 - ESPINOZA-EVANS, SARAH JOY
ESPINOZA-EVANS, SARAH JOY 8.12.26 08/31/2026 Hoedown Face Painter Joyfule…011-4120-6361 300.00 ESPINOZA-EVANS, SARAH JOY 8.19.2026 08/31/2026 Touch a truck event - face pai… 011-4120-6361 450.00 Vendor EVANS10 - ESPINOZA-EVANS, SARAH JOY Total: 750.00 Vendor: FEDEX - FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP.
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. 9-356-59305 06/30/2026 OVERNIGHT POSTAGE FOR P… 011-1300-6303 62.14 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. 9-365-66945 06/30/2026 POSTAGE FOR OVERNIGHT P… 011-1300-6303 57.10 Vendor FEDEX - FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. Total: 119.24
Vendor: FIORI01 - FIORI, DAVE
FIORI, DAVE EP21-0005 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13457 TH… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor FIORI01 - FIORI, DAVE Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: FRANK94545 - FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs-Arastra… 011-4740-6125 602.00 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs Foothill… 011-4740-6125 1,054.00 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs Fremon…011-4740-6125 1,204.00 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs Edith P… 011-5100-6122 1,054.00 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs Westwi… 011-5300-6122 1,204.00 Vendor FRANK94545 - FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC Total: 5,118.00 Vendor: GOGREEN95128 - GO GREEN NOW, INC.
GO GREEN NOW, INC. JULY-2026 08/30/2026 CONSULTANT SERVICES 7/10-… 011-1300-6209 1,531.25 Vendor GOGREEN95128 - GO GREEN NOW, INC. Total: 1,531.25 Vendor: GOURGI01 - GOURGI, ANDREI
GOURGI, ANDREI EP21-0042 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 27575 BLA… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor GOURGI01 - GOURGI, ANDREI Total: 1,000.00
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Vendor: BELCHERS01 - GRAHAM BELCHERS
GRAHAM BELCHERS SR22-0017 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPSOIT - 104 BERKS… 011-0000-2301 772.00 Vendor BELCHERS01 - GRAHAM BELCHERS Total: 772.00
Vendor: GREEN95112 - GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC
GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC 0009086026 08/31/2026 32 GL Recycle Svc Residential … 011-0000-1110 138.09 GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC GWR00000348 08/31/2026 Billing for July 2026 011-0000-1110 5,710.56 Vendor GREEN95112 - GREENWASTE RECOVERY INC Total: 5,848.65 Vendor: GUPTA01 - GUPTA, MIKE OR MANISHA
GUPTA, MIKE OR MANISHA SR22-0003 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-26520 SAIN… 011-0000-2301 383.00 Vendor GUPTA01 - GUPTA, MIKE OR MANISHA Total: 383.00
Vendor: HAYWARD93901 - HAYWARD LUMBER
HAYWARD LUMBER 1417955 08/15/2026 corp yard supplies 7/16/26 011-5100-6118 851.00 Vendor HAYWARD93901 - HAYWARD LUMBER Total: 851.00
Vendor: HDL91765 - HDL COREN & CONE
HDL COREN & CONE SIN066395 08/30/2026 2025-26 ACFR Statistical Pack… 011-1400-6199 795.00 Vendor HDL91765 - HDL COREN & CONE Total: 795.00
Vendor: HO02 - HO, LLOYD & YANG MENG
HO, LLOYD & YANG MENG EP21-0179 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 10842 WE… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor HO02 - HO, LLOYD & YANG MENG Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: HOME85062 - HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 621521 08/31/2026 PAINT, PRIMER&PAINTING/LI… 011-5100-6399 747.28 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 8522728 08/31/2026 STRIPING PAINT/CURBS @FR… 011-4600-6150 44.96 Vendor HOME85062 - HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Total: 792.24 Vendor: INGMAN01 - INGMAN, ERIC
INGMAN, ERIC EP22-0008 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 25885 FR… 011-0000-2301 1,000.00 INGMAN, ERIC SR21-0059 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 25885 FR… 011-0000-2301 828.00 Vendor INGMAN01 - INGMAN, ERIC Total: 1,828.00
Vendor: MOJICA01 - JACKIE MOJICA
JACKIE MOJICA BLD26-0315 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/01/2026 B031 SMIP 011-0000-2002 4.03 JACKIE MOJICA BLD26-0315 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/01/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 2.00 JACKIE MOJICA BLD26-0315 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/01/2026 B001 BUILDING PERMIT 011-3200-4301 519.00 JACKIE MOJICA BLD26-0315 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/01/2026 B014 PLAN REVIEW FEE 011-3200-4301 337.35 JACKIE MOJICA BLD26-0315 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/01/2026 B016 ELECTRONIC PLAN RETE… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor MOJICA01 - JACKIE MOJICA Total: 937.38
Vendor: BARTLETT02 - JOHN H. McCLENAHAN
JOHN H. McCLENAHAN BLD26-0266 PERMIT VOID 08/21/2026 BO31 SMIP 011-0000-2002 0.62 JOHN H. McCLENAHAN BLD26-0266 PERMIT VOID 08/21/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 1.00 JOHN H. McCLENAHAN BLD26-0266 PERMIT VOID 08/21/2026 B014 PLAN REVIEW FEE 011-3200-4301 184.08 JOHN H. McCLENAHAN BLD26-0266 PERMIT VOID 08/21/2026 B001 BUILDING PERMIT 011-3200-4301 283.20 JOHN H. McCLENAHAN BLD26-0266 PERMIT VOID 08/21/2026 B016 ELECTRONIC PLAN RETE… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor BARTLETT02 - JOHN H. McCLENAHAN Total: 543.90
Vendor: KMVT01 - KMVT
KMVT 456 08/30/2026 IT support svcs 7/7-25/2026 011-1100-6312 2,437.50 Vendor KMVT01 - KMVT Total: 2,437.50
Vendor: KALPANA01 - KRISHNAMURTHY KALPANA01
KRISHNAMURTHY KALPANA01 EP22-0109 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT -13051 LA P… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor KALPANA01 - KRISHNAMURTHY KALPANA01 Total: 1,000.00 Vendor: LAFCO95110 - LAFCO OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY
LAFCO OF SANTA CLARA COU… FY 2027 LAFCO 08/10/2026 FY26-27 COST ALLOCATED TO …011-1100-6302 1,388.25 Vendor LAFCO95110 - LAFCO OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY Total: 1,388.25 Vendor: BAYER02 - LANCE E. BAYER
LANCE E. BAYER 8.1.26 08/31/2026 CONSULTING SERVICES 011-3120-6111 1,500.00 Vendor BAYER02 - LANCE E. BAYER Total: 1,500.00
Vendor: LAHARDWARE94022 - LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC
LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 29259 08/25/2026 CORP YARD OUTDOOR PARTS… 011-5100-6118 46.90 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 453A7 08/25/2026 REBAR/BLADE RECIP & CARB … 011-4740-6125 120.66
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 6G2AK 08/25/2026 HOSE BIBB/BUSHING REDUC … 011-5100-6122 43.86 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC AB9TY 08/25/2026 24IN CINCH TREE TIE/TREATED…011-5100-6122 59.20 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC BCAKX 08/25/2026 3/4 WHT Male Adapter/BRS B… 011-5100-6122 23.57 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC FKMZ9 08/25/2026 10MIL 2x100BLK Poly Pipe Wr… 011-5100-6118 12.06 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC SZ9D7 08/25/2026 #4-1/2x72 Rebar 011-5100-6118 37.29 Vendor LAHARDWARE94022 - LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC Total: 343.54 Vendor: P20904 - LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT
LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT BLD26-0299 06/30/2026 B031 SMIP 011-0000-2002 0.50 LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT BLD26-0299 06/30/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 1.00 LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT BLD26-0299 06/30/2026 B001 BUILDING PERMIT 011-3200-4301 240.00 LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT BLD26-0299 06/30/2026 B014 PLAN REVIEW FEE 011-3200-4301 156.00 LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT BLD26-0299 06/30/2026 B016 ELECTRIC PLAN RETENTI… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor P20904 - LOUIE LEU ARCHITECT Total: 472.50
Vendor: LYNX95010 - LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10679 06/30/2026 GIS Professional Services in Ju… 011-3100-6313 2,362.50 LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10703 09/03/2026 GIS Professional Services in Jul…011-3100-6313 600.00 Vendor LYNX95010 - LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Total: 2,962.50 Vendor: SANJAY02 - MEHROTRA SANJAY AND SANGEETA TRUSTEE MEHROTRA SANJAY AND SAN… BLD20-0433 (UNCLAIMED PR… 08/06/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - UNCLAIM… 011-0000-2303 1,350.00 Vendor SANJAY02 - MEHROTRA SANJAY AND SANGEETA TRUSTEE Total: 1,350.00 Vendor: MEHROTRA01 - MEHROTRA, SANGEETA
MEHROTRA, SANGEETA BLD23-0671 -REISSUE 08/11/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT -(UNCLAIM… 011-3200-4301 1,472.25 Vendor MEHROTRA01 - MEHROTRA, SANGEETA Total: 1,472.25
Vendor: HU03 - MICHAEL HU
MICHAEL HU SR22-0009 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 14463 LIDD…011-0000-2301 1,086.00 Vendor HU03 - MICHAEL HU Total: 1,086.00
Vendor: MUTTMITT92128 - MUTT MITT
MUTT MITT 826240 08/23/2026 COMPOSTABLE PICKUP BAGS … 011-5100-6399 780.87 Vendor MUTTMITT92128 - MUTT MITT Total: 780.87
Vendor: NEXCAPITAL01 - NEX CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
NEX CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, … SR22-0013 08/28/2026 28500 MATADERO CREEK LANE 011-0000-2301 883.00 Vendor NEXCAPITAL01 - NEX CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC Total: 883.00 Vendor: NEXTLEVEL02 - NEXT LEVEL CONNECT
NEXT LEVEL CONNECT EP22-0036 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13851 FR… 011-0000-2301 661.00 Vendor NEXTLEVEL02 - NEXT LEVEL CONNECT Total: 661.00
Vendor: BENEST02 - NOAH BENEST
NOAH BENEST 8.24.26 08/31/2026 Pizza/Water/Water-Town Sof… 011-4120-6361 487.13 Vendor BENEST02 - NOAH BENEST Total: 487.13
Vendor: OGLETREE01 - OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART,P.C.
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, … 92047593 06/30/2026 Professional services 6/30/26 011-3100-6112 6,366.13 Vendor OGLETREE01 - OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART,P.C. Total: 6,366.13 Vendor: OWEN05 - OWEN, SHAWN
OWEN, SHAWN EP18-0008 (UNCLAIMED PRO… 08/01/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26860 ROB…011-0000-2301 278.00 Vendor OWEN05 - OWEN, SHAWN Total: 278.00
Vendor: PGE95899 - P G & E
P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405272653 Traffic Control S… 011-4600-6363 54.89 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4402054371 Traffic Control @…011-4600-6363 16.76 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405272653 Traffic Control S… 011-4600-6363 10.71 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682213 26379 Fremont … 011-4600-6363 8.38 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4403326121 Traffic Control S… 011-4600-6363 19.42 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682301 26375 Fremont … 011-4600-6363 67.19 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4401767901 Traffic Control S… 011-4600-6363 87.47 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 7451396002 26379 Fremont … 011-4600-6363 105.55 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4401266601 Traffic Control @…011-4600-6363 77.50 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682318 27535 Purissima…011-5100-6363 491.82 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4409384506 27535 Purissima…011-5100-6363 1.89
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4408652118 27535 Purissima…011-5100-6363 15.25 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4402680322 27535 Purissima…011-5100-6363 121.00 Vendor PGE95899 - P G & E Total: 1,077.83
Vendor: PACIFIC92806 - PACIFIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LLC PACIFIC PRODUCTS AND SERV… 38641 08/28/2026 STREET NAME SIGNS .080 HIP… 011-4600-6341 587.39 Vendor PACIFIC92806 - PACIFIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LLC Total: 587.39 Vendor: PALAMERICAN33716 - PALAMERICAN SECURITY (SILICON VALLEY) INC PALAMERICAN SECURITY (SILI… 211833 08/10/2026 Residential Patrol Services 011-2100-6199 18,778.50 PALAMERICAN SECURITY (SILI… 215265 08/24/2026 Residential Patrol Services 7/1…011-2100-6199 18,209.88 Vendor PALAMERICAN33716 - PALAMERICAN SECURITY (SILICON VALLEY) INC Total: 36,988.38 Vendor: PETERSON04 - PETERSON, ROBERT
PETERSON, ROBERT EP22-0045 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 24200 DA… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor PETERSON04 - PETERSON, ROBERT Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: PLANJPA - POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK JPA POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE…PLAN-0701 08/31/2026 General Liability Claims July 2… 011-1510-6371 6,488.19 Vendor PLANJPA - POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK JPA Total: 6,488.19 Vendor: V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER
PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 4523 Fremont Road p… 011-4740-6364 59.26 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 4643 Arastradero C2 … 011-4740-6364 45.42 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2500 Little League Fie…011-5100-6364 13,841.13 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2493 Stonebrook Ave… 011-5100-6364 93.86 Vendor V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER Total: 14,039.67
Vendor: NEVES01 - RALPH NEVES
RALPH NEVES BLD26-0253 08/27/2026 B031 SMIP 011-0000-2002 1.31 RALPH NEVES BLD26-0253 08/27/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 1.00 RALPH NEVES BLD26-0253 08/27/2026 B003 MEP 011-3200-4305 270.90 RALPH NEVES BLD26-0253 08/27/2026 B016 ELECTRONIC PLAN RENT… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor NEVES01 - RALPH NEVES Total: 348.21
Vendor: REDORCHID01 - RED ORCHID LLC
RED ORCHID LLC EP22-0080 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26240 FR… 011-0000-2301 415.00 RED ORCHID LLC EP22-0080 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26240 FR… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 RED ORCHID LLC SR22-0020 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26240 FR… 011-0000-2301 441.50 Vendor REDORCHID01 - RED ORCHID LLC Total: 1,856.50
Vendor: REDHORSE01 - REDHORSE CONSTRUCTORS INC
REDHORSE CONSTRUCTORS I… EP18-0104 06/30/2026 Refund Deposit - 26495 Altam…011-0000-2301 1,000.00 Vendor REDHORSE01 - REDHORSE CONSTRUCTORS INC Total: 1,000.00 Vendor: REDWOOD94607 - REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20307 06/30/2026 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LE… 011-1500-6112 22,414.86 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20760 06/30/2026 5/2026 ADMIN LEGAL SVCS … 011-0000-2301 99.70 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20760 06/30/2026 5/2026 BILLABLE LEGAL SVCS …011-0000-2301 997.04 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20760 06/30/2026 5/2026 RECOG ADMIN LEGAL … 011-0000-4685 -99.70 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20760 06/30/2026 5/2026 PASSTHRU REV LEGAL …011-3100-4702 -997.04 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 20760 06/30/2026 5/2026 PASSTHRU EXP LEGAL …011-3100-6177 997.04 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21853 07/31/2026 CA HOUSING DEFENSE FUND v…011-1500-6112 8,258.44 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21856 08/30/2026 Housing Element Implementat…011-3100-6202 5,354.66 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21859 08/30/2026 Monthly Basic General Counse…011-1500-6201 443.31 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21859 08/30/2026 Monthly Basic General Counse…011-1500-6201 14,777.00 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21864 08/30/2026 Shield Coalition Brown Act/C… 011-1500-6112 290.56 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21866 08/30/2026 Travel Time Special Services Bil…011-0000-2301 647.87 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21866 08/30/2026 Travel Time Special Services Bil…011-0000-2301 647.87 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21854 08/31/2026 GREENSHEETS GPA INITIATIVE…011-1500-6112 1,452.82 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21858 08/31/2026 LINEBARGER v. TOWN OF LAH… 011-0000-2301 39,114.80 REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21858 08/31/2026 LINEBARGER v. TOWN OF LAH… 011-0000-2301 39,114.80 Vendor REDWOOD94607 - REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP Total: 133,514.03 Vendor: RENNE01 - RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP
RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, L… 17672 08/31/2026 Linebarger v. Town of Los Alto…011-1500-6112 22,244.25 Vendor RENNE01 - RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP, LLP Total: 22,244.25
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Vendor: SPOTLIGHT02 - SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC.
SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC. BLD26-0317 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/22/2026 B031 SMIP 011-0000-2002 8.77 SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC. BLD26-0317 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/22/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 3.00 SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC. BLD26-0317 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/22/2026 B008 ROOFING 011-3200-4301 532.23 SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC. BLD26-0317 PERMIT CANCELL… 08/22/2026 B016 ELECTRONIC PLAN RETE… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor SPOTLIGHT02 - SPOTLIGHT ROOFING, INC. Total: 619.00 Vendor: STEFFNER01 - STEFFNER, ROBERT AND KIRSTEN
STEFFNER, ROBERT AND KIRS… EP21-0032 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 25051 TEP… 011-0000-2301 1,000.00 Vendor STEFFNER01 - STEFFNER, ROBERT AND KIRSTEN Total: 1,000.00 Vendor: READYLY01 - SUNLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SUNLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, IN… 1047 08/14/2026 GovTech Al Platform Annual li… 011-1200-6199 14,308.00 Vendor READYLY01 - SUNLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Total: 14,308.00 Vendor: TIERRA01 - TIERRA BELLA LANDSCAPE
TIERRA BELLA LANDSCAPE EP25-0097 UNCLAIMED PROP… 08/06/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-UNCLAIMED…011-0000-2301 903.00 Vendor TIERRA01 - TIERRA BELLA LANDSCAPE Total: 903.00
Vendor: P8517-EP - TRENCH FREE INC
TRENCH FREE INC EP21-0061 PB 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT-12869 La Cr… 011-0000-2303 1,000.00 Vendor P8517-EP - TRENCH FREE INC Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: TRIPEPI01 - TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIA… 17634 08/14/2026 Communication and Graphic … 011-1100-6199 1,507.00 Vendor TRIPEPI01 - TRIPEPI, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC Total: 1,507.00 Vendor: TURNKEY01 - TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION
TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION EP23-0173 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 011-0000-2301 733.00 Vendor TURNKEY01 - TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION Total: 733.00
Vendor: UNITED85072 - UNITED SITE SERVICES INC
UNITED SITE SERVICES INC INV-6255884 08/31/2026 Rental Charge 8/4-31/26 011-5300-6398 64.98 Vendor UNITED85072 - UNITED SITE SERVICES INC Total: 64.98 Vendor: URBAN02 - URBAN PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION
URBAN PACIFIC CONSTRUCTI… EP22-0053 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 14330 DE … 011-0000-2301 766.00 URBAN PACIFIC CONSTRUCTI… EP22-0053 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 14330 DE … 011-0000-2303 3,000.00 Vendor URBAN02 - URBAN PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION Total: 3,766.00 Vendor: VAHID01 - VAHID, FIROUZDOR
VAHID, FIROUZDOR SD21-0021 (UNCLAIMED PRO… 08/11/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 12874 VIS… 011-0000-2301 816.47 Vendor VAHID01 - VAHID, FIROUZDOR Total: 816.47
Vendor: VAIDYANATHAN01 - VAIDYANATHAN, LALITHA
VAIDYANATHAN, LALITHA SR22-0032 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13800 BAR…011-0000-2301 383.00 Vendor VAIDYANATHAN01 - VAIDYANATHAN, LALITHA Total: 383.00 Vendor: VIA01 - VIA BUILDERS INC
VIA BUILDERS INC BLD26-0289 08/14/2026 B031 SMIP 011-0000-2002 1.30 VIA BUILDERS INC BLD26-0289 08/14/2026 B030 BSASRF OR GREEN FEE 011-0000-2004 1.00 VIA BUILDERS INC BLD26-0289 08/14/2026 B001 BUILKDING PERMIT 011-3200-4301 330.00 VIA BUILDERS INC BLD26-0289 08/14/2026 B014 PLAN REVIEW FEE 011-3200-4301 214.50 VIA BUILDERS INC BLD26-0289 08/14/2026 B016 ELETRONIC PLAN RETEN… 011-3200-4311 75.00 Vendor VIA01 - VIA BUILDERS INC Total: 621.80
Vendor: VDE94041 - VICTORIA DYE EQUESTRIAN, LLC
VICTORIA DYE EQUESTRIAN, L… 07.29.26 08/20/2026 Intermediate 1/2 Combo Class…011-5300-6199 12,200.00 VICTORIA DYE EQUESTRIAN, L… 7.29.26 08/29/2026 Intermediate 2 Class (7/27/26… 011-5300-6199 9,120.00 Vendor VDE94041 - VICTORIA DYE EQUESTRIAN, LLC Total: 21,320.00 Vendor: KHANZODE01 - VIVEK KHANZODE
VIVEK KHANZODE R16157 06/30/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 25215 LA … 011-0000-2301 5,000.00 Vendor KHANZODE01 - VIVEK KHANZODE Total: 5,000.00
Vendor: VONCLEMM01 - VON CLEMM CONSTRUCTION
VON CLEMM CONSTRUCTION EP23-0176 (UNCLAIMED PRO… 08/06/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - UNCLAIM… 011-0000-2301 806.00 Vendor VONCLEMM01 - VON CLEMM CONSTRUCTION Total: 806.00
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Vendor: WANG12 - WANG, JEFFREY
WANG, JEFFREY EP21-0109 PB 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 12735 ALT… 011-0000-2301 40.00 WANG, JEFFREY EP21-0109 PB 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 12735 ALT… 011-0000-2303 3,000.00 Vendor WANG12 - WANG, JEFFREY Total: 3,040.00
Vendor: WHALEY02 - WHALEY AL TRUSTEE
WHALEY AL TRUSTEE EP22-0070 PB 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 26925 TAA…011-0000-2303 3,216.33 Vendor WHALEY02 - WHALEY AL TRUSTEE Total: 3,216.33
Vendor: KIM01 - WOOJAE KIM
WOOJAE KIM 8.18.26 08/18/2026 Reimb for WooJae Kim's pay… 011-3300-6308 1,131.47 Vendor KIM01 - WOOJAE KIM Total: 1,131.47
Vendor: YACOBELLIS94941 - YACOBELLIS, DEBORAH
YACOBELLIS, DEBORAH LAH2606 06/30/2026 6/11-6/23/26 Jay and Vashna … 011-3200-6199 675.00 YACOBELLIS, DEBORAH LAH2607 08/31/2026 7/15-21/26 GIS RESEARCH SE… 011-3200-6199 1,937.50 Vendor YACOBELLIS94941 - YACOBELLIS, DEBORAH Total: 2,612.50 Vendor: ZHUWANG01 - ZHU AND WANG FAMILY TRUST
ZHU AND WANG FAMILY TRU… SR22-0008 08/31/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 13830 PA… 011-0000-2301 1,086.00 Vendor ZHUWANG01 - ZHU AND WANG FAMILY TRUST Total: 1,086.00 Vendor: ZIEGLER01 - ZIEGLER, DAVID
ZIEGLER, DAVID EP22-0046 PB 08/28/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT - 27474 SU… 011-0000-2303 1,099.33 Vendor ZIEGLER01 - ZIEGLER, DAVID Total: 1,099.33
Fund 011 - GENERAL FUND Total: 534,970.11
Fund: 031 - SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Vendor: BNYMELLON - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL… LOSALTOS2009 8.6.26 08/28/2026 PRINCIPAL WEST LOYOLA SE… 031-0000-2400 65,000.00 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL… LOSALTOS2009 8.6.26 08/28/2026 INTEREST WEST LOYOLA SEW… 031-0100-4401 -53.21 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL… LOSALTOS2009 8.6.26 08/28/2026 INTEREST WEST LOYOLA SEW… 031-0100-6382 40,281.25 Vendor BNYMELLON - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST Total: 105,228.04 Fund 031 - SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Total: 105,228.04
Fund: 041 - GENERAL CIP FUND
Vendor: NOR-CAL95037 - NOR-CAL FIRE PROTECTION, INC
NOR-CAL FIRE PROTECTION, I… 115527 06/30/2026 Five Year Maintenance Test fo…041-6900-6199 1,490.00 Vendor NOR-CAL95037 - NOR-CAL FIRE PROTECTION, INC Total: 1,490.00 Vendor: REDWOOD94607 - REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 21412 06/30/2026 SB 9 IMPLEMENTATION ORDI… 041-6900-6199 498.11 Vendor REDWOOD94607 - REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP Total: 498.11 Vendor: SRROSE95030 - S.R.ROSE ENGINEERING INC
S.R.ROSE ENGINEERING INC LAH-150 08/31/2026 UUD Proj Mgmt Svcs for El M… 041-6900-6199 1,521.92 Vendor SRROSE95030 - S.R.ROSE ENGINEERING INC Total: 1,521.92 Fund 041 - GENERAL CIP FUND Total: 3,510.03
Fund: 042 - PATHWAYS CIP
Vendor: HAYWARD93901 - HAYWARD LUMBER
HAYWARD LUMBER 1429880 08/14/2026 CORP YARD OUTDOOR SUPPLI…042-6900-6399 678.67 HAYWARD LUMBER 1437757 08/14/2026 zz_SOLUMBEREA_11482 6 X 8…042-6900-6399 2,142.61 Vendor HAYWARD93901 - HAYWARD LUMBER Total: 2,821.28
Vendor: LEA01 - LEA & BRAZE ENGINEERING INC
LEA & BRAZE ENGINEERING I… 96135 06/30/2026 ADA PATHWAY & IMPROVEM…042-6900-6206 765.00 Vendor LEA01 - LEA & BRAZE ENGINEERING INC Total: 765.00 Vendor: SANDIS01 - SANDIS CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS SANDIS CIVIL ENGINEERS SUR… 2607304 08/30/2026 Grant of Pathway-10401 MA… 042-6900-6175 2,890.00 Vendor SANDIS01 - SANDIS CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS Total: 2,890.00 Vendor: WRA01 - WRA, INC.
WRA, INC. 350230 - 59242 06/30/2026 Associate Environmental Plan… 042-6900-6199 535.25
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount WRA, INC. 350230 - 59926 06/30/2026 PROF SVCS 2/21-3/27/26 MAP…042-6900-6199 8,584.75 Vendor WRA01 - WRA, INC. Total: 9,120.00
Fund 042 - PATHWAYS CIP Total: 15,596.28
Fund: 045 - DRAINAGE CIP
Vendor: B AND D01 - B AND D EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTIONS, INC.
B AND D EXCAVATION AND C… LAH006509 06/30/2026 8 Landscpae Monthly Mainte… 045-6900-6143 5,312.00 Vendor B AND D01 - B AND D EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTIONS, INC. Total: 5,312.00 Vendor: CONFLUENCE95060 - CONFLUENCE RESTORATION INC.
CONFLUENCE RESTORATION I… #3905 06/30/2026 Landscape Maintenance Perio…045-6900-6143 4,750.00 Vendor CONFLUENCE95060 - CONFLUENCE RESTORATION INC. Total: 4,750.00 Fund 045 - DRAINAGE CIP Total: 10,062.00
Fund: 046 - STREET CIP
Vendor: LYNX95010 - LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10679 06/30/2026 GIS Professional Services in Ju… 046-6900-6209 712.50 Vendor LYNX95010 - LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Total: 712.50 Fund 046 - STREET CIP Total: 712.50
Fund: 051 - SEWER FUND
Vendor: AT&T PO9011 - AT&T
AT&T 000025529577 08/17/2026 9391035739 PURISSIMA/ELE… 051-4800-6362 30.57 AT&T 000025529589 08/17/2026 9391035749 28002 PURISSI… 051-4800-6362 32.66 AT&T 000025530060 08/17/2026 9391037305 O'KEEFE LN AT … 051-4800-6362 33.79 Vendor AT&T PO9011 - AT&T Total: 97.02
Vendor: LOSALTOS94022 - CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY OF LOS ALTOS 138 06/30/2026 Sewer System Billback Q4 FY26 051-4800-6120 293,108.84 Vendor LOSALTOS94022 - CITY OF LOS ALTOS Total: 293,108.84 Vendor: PGE95899 - P G & E
P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682180 28002 Purissima…051-4800-6363 527.52 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682799 28002 Purissima…051-4800-6363 145.60 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682171 O'Keefe Ln @ D… 051-4800-6363 55.01 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682038 O'Keefe Ln @ D… 051-4800-6363 8.25 Vendor PGE95899 - P G & E Total: 736.38
Vendor: V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER
PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 3112 Elena & Purissi… 051-4800-6364 81.92 Vendor V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER Total: 81.92
Vendor: WESTBAY94025 - WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT
WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT #2026/27-001 06/30/2026 Sewer Maintenance 051-4800-6140 22,899.50 Vendor WESTBAY94025 - WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT Total: 22,899.50 Fund 051 - SEWER FUND Total: 316,923.66
Fund: 061 - GENERAL SERVICE FUND
Vendor: AAA94063 - AAA RENTALS
AAA RENTALS 848614 08/13/2026 WATERTRAILER1 Water Wago… 061-4300-6405 544.50 Vendor AAA94063 - AAA RENTALS Total: 544.50
Vendor: ATTMOBILITY - AT&T MOBILITY
AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-504-4496 MAINTENA… 061-4300-6362 45.52 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-823-26650-823-3362 M… 061-4300-6362 45.52 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-519-8801 MAINTENA… 061-4300-6362 50.57 AT&T MOBILITY 287319629759X08102026 08/25/2026 650-531-5123 MAINTENA… 061-4300-6362 50.57 Vendor ATTMOBILITY - AT&T MOBILITY Total: 192.18
Vendor: AT&T PO9011 - AT&T
AT&T 000025529582 08/17/2026 9391035742 26379 FREMONT…061-1480-6362 1,074.82 AT&T 000025529583 08/17/2026 9391035743 26379 FREMONT…061-1480-6362 32.14 AT&T 000025529586 08/17/2026 9391035746 26379 FREMONT…061-1480-6362 343.64 AT&T 000025529590 08/17/2026 9391035750 27400 PURISSI… 061-4300-6362 63.76 Vendor AT&T PO9011 - AT&T Total: 1,514.36
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026 9/25/2026 12:22:32 PM Page 11 of 17
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Vendor: C&N95076 - C & N ENTERPRISES, INC.
C & N ENTERPRISES, INC. 114622 06/30/2026 2018 KUB M6-111DTC+ PARTS…061-4400-6318 21,475.78 Vendor C&N95076 - C & N ENTERPRISES, INC. Total: 21,475.78 Vendor: CINTAS45263 - CINTAS
CINTAS 5349657401 08/22/2026 FIRST AID CABINET REFILL 7/2…061-1480-6399 231.54 CINTAS 5349657403 08/22/2026 FIRST AID CABINET HARD SUR… 061-4300-6399 17.63 CINTAS 4277449195 08/29/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6123 357.09 CINTAS 4277449195 08/29/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6324 156.37 Vendor CINTAS45263 - CINTAS Total: 762.63
Vendor: CINTAS- UNIFORMS - CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION 4275945794 08/15/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6123 196.14 CINTAS CORPORATION 4275945794 08/15/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6324 156.37 CINTAS CORPORATION 4276694393 08/22/2026 4X6 ACTIVE SCRAPER 061-4300-6123 286.19 CINTAS CORPORATION 4276694393 08/22/2026 4X6 ACTIVE SCRAPER 061-4300-6324 156.37 CINTAS CORPORATION 4278209312 09/05/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6123 196.14 CINTAS CORPORATION 4278209312 09/05/2026 UNIFORMS & HOUSEKEEPING …061-4300-6324 156.37 Vendor CINTAS- UNIFORMS - CINTAS CORPORATION Total: 1,147.58 Vendor: COMCAST19380 - COMCAST BUSINESS
COMCAST BUSINESS 278285510 08/31/2026 CALNET MONTHLY SVCS 7/1-3…061-1480-6362 951.22 Vendor COMCAST19380 - COMCAST BUSINESS Total: 951.22
Vendor: COMCAST LOCAL ACCTS - COMCAST
COMCAST 0017176 (8.3.26) 08/31/2026 #8155200160017176 8/8-9/7… 061-1480-6310 276.71 COMCAST 8155200160021137 (8.13.26) 09/04/2026 #8155200160021137 MONTH… 061-1480-6310 259.06 Vendor COMCAST LOCAL ACCTS - COMCAST Total: 535.77
Vendor: CORODATA90084 - CORODATA SHREDDING INC.
CORODATA SHREDDING INC. DN 1593418 08/25/2026 1 32 Gallon Console Svcs thru … 061-1480-6323 75.36 Vendor CORODATA90084 - CORODATA SHREDDING INC. Total: 75.36 Vendor: EATON03 - EATON AND ASSOCIATES
EATON AND ASSOCIATES 93712 08/16/2026 Monthly IT Managed Services 061-1480-6111 13,562.00 Vendor EATON03 - EATON AND ASSOCIATES Total: 13,562.00
Vendor: SIGNIFICANT95125 - ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE GROUP ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Janitorial Services - Aug 2026 061-1480-6123 2,020.00 ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Parks & Recreation Building 061-1480-6123 285.00 ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107367 08/31/2026 Corporation Yard 061-4300-6123 465.00 ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINA… 107435 08/31/2026 HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES DEL… 061-1480-6123 729.88 Vendor SIGNIFICANT95125 - ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE GROUP Total: 3,499.88 Vendor: ADT01 - EVERON
EVERON 161336948 08/15/2026 Services Provided (08/01/26 - …061-1480-6118 201.63 Vendor ADT01 - EVERON Total: 201.63
Vendor: FRANK94545 - FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC FRANK AND GROSSMAN LAN… 41529 08/01/2026 Landscape Maint Svcs LAH To… 061-1480-6122 2,409.00 Vendor FRANK94545 - FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS INC Total: 2,409.00 Vendor: GOTPOWER01 - GOT POWER INC.
GOT POWER INC. 01-135853 08/30/2026 REMOVE&REPLACE VOLTAGE … 061-1480-6118 3,574.26 Vendor GOTPOWER01 - GOT POWER INC. Total: 3,574.26
Vendor: GRAINGER60038 - GRAINGER
GRAINGER 9015313027 08/21/2026 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DEF,J… 061-4400-6342 76.61 GRAINGER 9015728927 08/21/2026 SOAP DISP,SLVR, 1.2 L,3 1/4 I… 061-1480-6118 50.45 Vendor GRAINGER60038 - GRAINGER Total: 127.06
Vendor: INTERSTATE94070 - INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC.
INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTRO…277557 08/01/2026 SAFETY VEST REFL M&L, V110… 061-4300-6325 1,182.50 Vendor INTERSTATE94070 - INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. Total: 1,182.50 Vendor: LAHARDWARE94022 - LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC
LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 325MG 08/25/2026 QT INT/EXT LTX Primer/BRUSH…061-4300-6398 53.74 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 4VJMJ 08/25/2026 HARDWARE 061-4300-6399 10.32 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC 8M3FR 08/25/2026 14" BLACK CABLE TIE/HARDW… 061-4300-6399 65.80
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC C9ALP 08/25/2026 50/50 ANTI-FREEZE 061-4400-6351 124.68 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC FDPRK 08/25/2026 5/16-18 NC Plug Tap 061-4300-6398 7.67 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC JA8EP 08/25/2026 SINGLE CUT KEY 061-1480-6118 40.06 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC JUNW8 08/25/2026 GE LED 15WT8 U6 BULB 061-1480-6118 98.74 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC T3MYA 08/25/2026 3/4" ..940) COUPLING & ELEC… 061-4300-6399 9.84 LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC ZHWH8 08/25/2026 4PK3/4" 1Hole EMT Strap 061-4300-6398 2.18 Vendor LAHARDWARE94022 - LOS ALTOS HARDWARE INC Total: 413.03 Vendor: METLIFE64180 - METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURA… TS05957300 0001 (8.14.26) 09/01/2026 #TS05957300 0001 DENTAL &… 061-0000-2233 6,383.54 Vendor METLIFE64180 - METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Total: 6,383.54 Vendor: MISSION01 - MissionSquare
MissionSquare PLAN 100276 (8.7.26) 08/07/2026 PLAN 100276 (8.7.26) 401 ER … 061-0000-2204 1,626.93 MissionSquare PLAN 100316 (8.7.26) 08/07/2026 PLAN 100316 (8.7.26) 40E-40… 061-0000-2204 7,408.76 MissionSquare PLAN 304465 (8.7.26) 08/07/2026 PLAN 304465 (8.7.26) 457 EE … 061-0000-2204 7,105.53 MissionSquare PLAN 100276 (8.21.26) 08/21/2026 PLAN 100276 (8.21.26) 401 ER…061-0000-2204 1,626.93 MissionSquare PLAN 100316 (8.21.26) 08/21/2026 PLAN 100316 (8.21.26) 40E-4… 061-0000-2204 7,476.05 MissionSquare PLAN 304465 (8.21.26) 09/20/2026 PLAN 304465 (8.21.26) 457 EE 061-0000-2204 7,277.64 Vendor MISSION01 - MissionSquare Total: 32,521.84
Vendor: PGE95899 - P G & E
P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4402300500 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6363 10.64 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4402032093 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6363 4.18 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682220 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6363 24.00 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 26379 Fremont Road - City Hal…061-1480-6363 8.43 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682320 27400 Purissima…061-4300-6363 627.19 P G & E 4405682412-9 (8.18.26) 09/04/2026 4405682820 27400 Purissima…061-4300-6363 170.47 Vendor PGE95899 - P G & E Total: 844.91
Vendor: PACKETFUSION01 - PACKET FUSION, INC.
PACKET FUSION, INC. PB17823 08/30/2026 ANNUAL SERVICES 7/28/26 - 7…061-1480-6362 11,669.23 Vendor PACKETFUSION01 - PACKET FUSION, INC. Total: 11,669.23 Vendor: STATCOMM01 - PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC.
PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INT… 4308826 09/02/2026 Inspection Alarm Payment Pla… 061-1480-6118 2,452.00 Vendor STATCOMM01 - PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC. Total: 2,452.00 Vendor: PITNEY15250 - PITNEY BOWES INC
PITNEY BOWES INC 8000-9000-1096-1328 (8.13.2… 09/09/2026 Meter Refill SN-6262008 7/21… 061-1480-6303 2,029.37 Vendor PITNEY15250 - PITNEY BOWES INC Total: 2,029.37
Vendor: V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER
PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2496 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6364 458.86 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2497 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6364 312.86 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2498 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6364 150.51 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 3760 26379 Fremont … 061-1480-6364 63.67 PURISSIMA HILLS WATER JULY 2026 08/24/2026 2501 27400 Purissima…061-4300-6364 100.17 Vendor V0980 - PURISSIMA HILLS WATER Total: 1,086.07
Vendor: REED03 - REED & GRAHAM INC.
REED & GRAHAM INC. 141089 08/27/2026 ASPHALT MIXES 7/28/26 061-4300-6399 674.80 Vendor REED03 - REED & GRAHAM INC. Total: 674.80
Vendor: SCCTAX95110 - SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPT. OF TAX AND COLLECTIONS SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPT. … 10101985 08/21/2026 #26-015227-7 2026-2027 SCC… 061-1480-6398 139.60 Vendor SCCTAX95110 - SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPT. OF TAX AND COLLECTIONS Total: 139.60 Vendor: SHARP_JPA - SHARED AGENCY RISK POOL
SHARED AGENCY RISK POOL INV0058 08/03/2026 26/27 Q1 MEMBERSHIP CONT…061-1470-6029 38,298.75 Vendor SHARP_JPA - SHARED AGENCY RISK POOL Total: 38,298.75 Vendor: SHARP91185 - SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS 9005909957 09/05/2026 102455826&103050113 6/30… 061-1480-6402 1,298.48 Vendor SHARP91185 - SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS Total: 1,298.48 Vendor: STAPLES30348 - STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6059261018-1 06/30/2026 CM posted twice 061-1480-6301 86.60
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6069678526 07/25/2026 office supplies 061-1480-6301 -36.02 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6069678523 08/24/2026 office supplies 061-1480-6301 52.21 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6069678524 08/24/2026 office supplies 7/25/26 061-1480-6301 216.68 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6069678525 08/24/2026 office supplies 061-1480-6301 40.71 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 6069678527 08/24/2026 office supplies 061-1480-6301 224.75 Vendor STAPLES30348 - STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT Total: 584.93 Vendor: SUN64180 - SUN LIFE
SUN LIFE 925773-0001 (8.17.26) 09/01/2026 EMPLOYEE LIFE 061-0000-2225 969.06 SUN LIFE 925773-0001 (8.17.26) 09/01/2026 EMPLOYEE AD&D 061-0000-2225 125.04 SUN LIFE 925773-0001 (8.17.26) 09/01/2026 LONG TERM DISABILITY-BENEF…061-0000-2226 1,606.00 Vendor SUN64180 - SUN LIFE Total: 2,700.10
Vendor: CRAFTSMEN95119 - UNITED CRAFTSMEN INC
UNITED CRAFTSMEN INC 12550 08/27/2026 Printing of 10,000 #10 envelo… 061-1480-6301 2,918.14 Vendor CRAFTSMEN95119 - UNITED CRAFTSMEN INC Total: 2,918.14 Vendor: USBANK63179 - US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 588203661 08/28/2026 POOL5 B&W500-0698340-000…061-1480-6402 1,450.02 Vendor USBANK63179 - US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE Total: 1,450.02 Vendor: VELAZQUEZ01 - VELAZQUEZ, MARGARITA
VELAZQUEZ, MARGARITA 8.25.26 08/25/2026 Staff Service Awards Taco Cart …061-1480-6361 670.00 Vendor VELAZQUEZ01 - VELAZQUEZ, MARGARITA Total: 670.00 Vendor: VSP94145 - VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO
VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURA… 825818453 (8.19.26) 09/01/2026 VISION MONTHLY CHARGES 8… 061-0000-2233 572.03 Vendor VSP94145 - VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO Total: 572.03 Fund 061 - GENERAL SERVICE FUND Total: 158,462.55
Fund: 099 - CASH FUND
Vendor: BNYMELLON - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL… LOSALTOS2009 8.6.26 08/28/2026 INTEREST WEST LOYOLA SEW… 099-0000-1030 -19,941.84 Vendor BNYMELLON - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST Total: -19,941.84 Fund 099 - CASH FUND Total: -19,941.84
Grand Total: 1,125,523.33
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
011 - GENERAL FUND 534,970.11
031 - SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 105,228.04
041 - GENERAL CIP FUND 3,510.03
042 - PATHWAYS CIP 15,596.28
045 - DRAINAGE CIP 10,062.00
046 - STREET CIP 712.50
051 - SEWER FUND 316,923.66
061 - GENERAL SERVICE FUND 158,462.55
099 - CASH FUND -19,941.84
Grand Total: 1,125,523.33
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
011-0000-1110 Receivable - Miscellaneo… 5,848.65
011-0000-2002 Strong Motion Impl Pay… 16.53
011-0000-2004 SB 1473 - Fee Payable 9.00
011-0000-2301 Planning Deposits 132,428.03
011-0000-2303 Bond Deposits 28,664.66
011-0000-4685 Administrative Charge -2,447.18
011-1000-6362 Telephone 50.57
011-1100-6199 Other Contract Services 11,349.01
011-1100-6302 City Membership 1,388.25
011-1100-6312 Books/Films/Publications 2,437.50
011-1200-6199 Other Contract Services 14,308.00
011-1200-6302 City Membership 4,078.00
011-1200-6362 Telephone 203.53
011-1300-6209 Other Program & Proj C… 1,531.25
011-1300-6303 Postage 119.24
011-1300-6304 Printing & Copying 5,000.00
011-1300-6362 Telephone 101.14
011-1400-6199 Other Contract Services 795.00
011-1400-6313 Computer Software 8,500.00
011-1400-6362 Telephone 202.28
011-1500-6112 Legal - Special Projects 54,660.93
011-1500-6201 Legal - City Attorney 15,220.31
011-1510-6371 Liability Claims Settleme… 6,488.19
011-2100-6199 Other Contract Services 36,988.38
011-2100-6362 Telephone 287.08
011-2150-6134 Animal Control 90,379.80
011-3100-4602 Pre-application Meeting … 520.00
011-3100-4702 Attorney's Fees -997.04
011-3100-4703 Contract Planner Charge… -10,446.50
011-3100-4707 Contract Geologist Char… -1,886.25
011-3100-6112 Legal - Special Projects P… 6,366.13
011-3100-6175 Contract Services - Billab… 10,754.00
011-3100-6177 Attorney Fees - Billable 997.04
011-3100-6178 Geologist Charges - Billab… 1,578.75
011-3100-6199 Other Contract Services 960.00
011-3100-6202 Professional Planner Svcs 5,354.66
011-3100-6313 Computer Software 3,187.60
011-3100-6362 Telephone 85.10
011-3120-6111 Contract Personnel 1,500.00
011-3200-4301 Building Permits 4,268.61
011-3200-4305 BLDG MEP PERMITS 270.90
011-3200-4311 Plan Retention Fees 450.00
011-3200-6114 Contract Plan Checks 39,855.18
011-3200-6199 Other Contract Services 2,612.50
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
011-3200-6313 Computer Software 225.10
011-3200-6362 Telephone 293.33
011-3300-4705 Engineer's Charges - Con… -11,080.50
011-3300-6179 Engineering Chrgs - Billab… 11,080.50
011-3300-6308 Travel & Meetings 1,131.47
011-3300-6362 Telephone 380.27
011-4120-6361 Special Events & Awards 1,237.13
011-4600-6145 Traffic Signal Maintenan… 551.25
011-4600-6150 Street Striping 44.96
011-4600-6341 Signs 587.39
011-4600-6362 Telephone 133.92
011-4600-6363 Electric 447.87
011-4740-6125 Pathways Maintenance 2,980.66
011-4740-6364 Water 104.68
011-5100-6118 Facility Maint & Security 947.25
011-5100-6122 Lawncare/Landscaping 1,180.63
011-5100-6123 Housekeeping 656.00
011-5100-6130 Pest Control 670.00
011-5100-6363 Electric 629.96
011-5100-6364 Water 13,934.99
011-5100-6399 Other Supplies/Materials 1,536.96
011-5300-6122 Lawncare/Landscaping 1,204.00
011-5300-6123 Housekeeping 445.00
011-5300-6199 Other Contract Services 21,320.00
011-5300-6362 Telephone 62.72
011-5300-6398 Other General Expense 64.98
011-5300-6399 Other Supplies/Materials 160.76
031-0000-2400 Bonds Payable 65,000.00
031-0100-4401 Interest Earnings -53.21
031-0100-6382 Interest Retired 40,281.25
041-6900-6199 Other Contract Services 3,510.03
042-6900-6175 Contract Services - Billab… 2,890.00
042-6900-6199 Other Contract Services 9,120.00
042-6900-6206 Engineering Consultants 765.00
042-6900-6399 Other Supplies/Materials 2,821.28
045-6900-6143 Storm Drain Repairs 10,062.00
046-6900-6209 Other Program & Proj C… 712.50
051-4800-6120 Los Altos Treatment Plant 293,108.84
051-4800-6140 Sewer Maintenance Wo… 22,899.50
051-4800-6362 Telephone 97.02
051-4800-6363 Electric 736.38
051-4800-6364 Water 81.92
061-0000-2204 Deferred Comp Payable 32,521.84
061-0000-2225 Life Insurance Payable 1,094.10
061-0000-2226 Long Term Disability Pay… 1,606.00
061-0000-2233 Dental & Vision Insuranc… 6,955.57
061-1470-6029 Workers Comp Insurance… 38,298.75
061-1480-6111 Contract Personnel 13,562.00
061-1480-6118 Facility Maint & Security 6,417.14
061-1480-6122 Lawncare/Landscaping 2,409.00
061-1480-6123 Housekeeping 3,034.88
061-1480-6301 Office Supplies 3,503.07
061-1480-6303 Postage 2,029.37
061-1480-6310 On-Line Service 535.77
061-1480-6323 Disposal Services 75.36
061-1480-6361 Special Events & Awards 670.00
061-1480-6362 Telephone 14,071.05
061-1480-6363 Electric 47.25
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
061-1480-6364 Water 985.90
061-1480-6398 Other General Expense 139.60
061-1480-6399 Other Supplies/Materials 231.54
061-1480-6402 Office Mach & Furniture… 2,748.50
061-4300-6123 Housekeeping 1,500.56
061-4300-6324 Uniforms 625.48
061-4300-6325 Safety Gear 1,182.50
061-4300-6362 Telephone 255.94
061-4300-6363 Electric 797.66
061-4300-6364 Water 100.17
061-4300-6398 Other General Expense 63.59
061-4300-6399 Other Supplies/Materials 778.39
061-4300-6405 Outside Equipment Rent… 544.50
061-4400-6318 Vehicle Repair 21,475.78
061-4400-6342 Gas and Oil 76.61
061-4400-6351 Auto & Equipment Parts 124.68
099-0000-1030 Investments w/ Fiscal A… -19,941.84
Grand Total: 1,125,523.33
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 927,958.04
38213 5,354.66
410216 1,521.92
410220 498.11
410224 1,490.00
427902 765.00
427913-27 2,821.28
427914 2,890.00
427915 9,120.00
467209 10,062.00
467228 712.50
BLD19-0481 1,242.00
BLD20-0433-FD 1,350.00
CDP23-0001 39,762.67
CDP23-0002 39,762.67
EP18-0008 278.00
EP18-0104-PERF 1,000.00
EP18-0129 1,000.00
EP21-0005-PB 1,000.00
EP21-0032 1,000.00
EP21-0042-PB 1,000.00
EP21-0061-PB 1,000.00
EP21-0070-PB 757.00
EP21-0109 40.00
EP21-0109-PB 3,000.00
EP21-0164 851.00
EP21-0164-PB 3,000.00
EP21-0169 258.50
EP21-0169-PB 3,000.00
EP21-0179-PB 1,000.00
EP22-0008 1,000.00
EP22-0036 661.00
EP22-0045-PB 1,000.00
EP22-0046-PB 1,099.33
EP22-0053 766.00
EP22-0053-PB 3,000.00
EP22-0069-PB 1,000.00
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Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
EP22-0070-PB 3,216.33
EP22-0080 415.00
EP22-0080-PB 1,000.00
EP22-0109-PB 1,000.00
EP23-0004-PB 1,000.00
EP23-0173 733.00
EP23-0176 806.00
EP25-0097 903.00
ER26-0002 2,998.60
FM26-0002 531.85
LLA23-0001 356.40
LLA26-0001 946.00
LM26-0002 3,900.05
MISC20-0014 4,271.75
R4120-18 487.13
R4120-21 450.00
R4120-8 300.00
SD21-0021 816.47
SD24-0026 5,000.00
SD25-0013 2,532.20
SD25-0022 1,736.63
SD25-0028 2,636.15
SD25-0044 3,176.80
SD25-0057 344.40
SD25-0068 556.60
SD26-0022 232.10
SD26-0032 3,460.60
SR21-0059 828.00
SR22-0003 383.00
SR22-0008 1,086.00
SR22-0009 1,086.00
SR22-0013 883.00
SR22-0017 772.00
SR22-0020 441.50
SR22-0028 383.00
SR22-0032 383.00
TM23-0001 1,096.74
TM26-0004 2,352.35
Grand Total: 1,125,523.33
ITEM 5A
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California
Present: Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Vice Mayor Linda Swan, Council Member Stanley Mok, Council Member Kavita Tankha, and Council Member George Tyson
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Cody Einfalt, Community Development Director Jay Bradford, Public Works Director WooJae Kim, and City Clerk Arika Birdsong-Miller
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rajiv Bhateja called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. The Mayor stated that the meeting was being conducted in person and via Zoom.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Vice Mayor Linda Swan, Council Members Stanley Mok, Kavita Tankha, and George Tyson were present. A quorum was present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bhateja opened public comment for matters within the subject of the Special Meeting, with comments limited to two minutes per speaker.
John O’Connell, Los Altos Hills resident, addressed the Council regarding the SHIELD Coalition matter, the O’Keefe parcel, public participation, and his concerns regarding the potential litigation and public-use considerations.
There were no speakers participating remotely. Mayor Bhateja closed public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), One Case (SHIELD Coalition).
Mayor Bhateja announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding the above matter.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
At the subsequent Regular City Council Meeting, City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Arika Birdsong-Miller
City Clerk
ITEM 5B
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California
Present: Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Vice Mayor Linda Swan, Council Member Stanley Mok, Council Member Kavita Tankha, and Council Member George Tyson
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Cody Einfalt, Community Development Director Jay Bradford, Public Works Director WooJae Kim, and City Clerk Arika Birdsong-Miller
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bhateja called the Regular Meeting of the Los Altos Hills City Council to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Vice Mayor Linda Swan, Council Member Stanley Mok, Council Member Kavita Tankha, and Council Member George Tyson were present.
A quorum was present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1. AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Bhateja requested that Item 8B, Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (JVAC), and the Council Initiated Item regarding the Williamson Act be considered earlier in the meeting, prior to the Consent Calendar, to accommodate members of the public in attendance.
There was consensus among the Council to reorder the agenda accordingly.
2. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Appointments to the Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee City Clerk Arika Miller introduced applicants Betty Kayton and Veronica Hull and reported that both applicants had satisfied the requirements for appointment to the Pathways Committee.
Both applicants addressed the Council regarding their interest in serving on the Committee.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to appoint Betty Kayton and Veronica Hull to the Pathways Committee.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
B. Recognition of the Los Altos Hills Community Fiber Project Dr. Gautam Agrawal, Daniel Dulitz and Project Manager Sean Rose involved with the Los Altos Hills Community Fiber Project provided an overview of the recently completed ARPA-funded fiber expansion project and recognized the Town, Los Altos Hills Community Fiber, Next Level Networks, the Technology Committee, and the Foothill-De Anza Community College District for their roles in completing the project.
The project included approximately 3,000 linear feet of fiber along the Fremont Road area, approximately 4,600 linear feet along Stonebrook Drive, and a connection extending through the Foothill College campus toward the Town’s emergency response facility. The project also resulted in infrastructure improvements intended to support future expansion of the Community Fiber network and conversion of existing wireless links to fiber.
Representatives reported that the completed infrastructure has already generated resident interest in new connections and has enabled additional resident-funded extensions. Council thanked the volunteers, staff, consultants, contractors, and community partners involved in completing the project.
C. Proclamation Recognizing Compassion Week
Vice Mayor Swan presented a proclamation recognizing Compassion Week 2026 in the Town of Los Altos Hills and encouraging residents to participate in activities promoting kindness, inclusion, civic engagement, and service to others.
D. Proclamation Recognizing Constitution Day
Vice Mayor Swan presented a proclamation recognizing September 17, 2026, as Constitution Day in the Town of Los Altos Hills, commemorating the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, and encouraging residents to recognize the importance of civic participation and representative government.
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. Jill Grunewald
2. Lynette Lee Eng
3. Joanne Estill
4. Malika Junaid
5. Cindy Andrews
6. Cheryl Evans
7. Carol Gottlieb
4. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
The City Council received the Treasurer’s Report and Disbursement Report for informational purposes. No action was taken.
8B. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (JVAC) — Considered Out of Order City Clerk Arika Miller provided an update regarding the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (JVAC). She explained that beginning in April, staff from Los Altos Hills and Los Altos discussed transitioning JVAC from a Brown Act body to a more independent organization, including discussions regarding governance, continued financial support for the annual volunteer recognition event, and future operations.
Staff understood that the existing bylaws would not need to be amended or approved by both City Councils as part of the immediate transition and that JVAC could consider its governance documents following the transition. Miller reported that the Los Altos City Council subsequently took action to transition JVAC from a Brown Act body to a non-Brown Act advisory committee.
She also reported that JVAC's September 14 meeting could not proceed because the Committee was one member short of a quorum.
The JVAC Chair addressed the Council and encouraged continued collaboration between Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.
Public Comments:
1. Laura Schmidt
2. John O’Connell
3. Allan Epstein
4. Jim Waschura
5. Indu Kadambi
6. Laura Schmidt
MOTION MADE: Council Member Tyson moved to direct staff to prepare and send a letter supporting continuation of the joint volunteer recognition event and encouraging continued communication between Los Altos Hills and Los Altos regarding JVAC.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
11A. Discussion and Consideration of Formation of a Williamson Act Ad Hoc Committee — Considered Out of Order
Mayor Bhateja introduced the item following recent discussions concerning a property subject to a Williamson Act contract. He noted that the discussion raised broader questions regarding the Town’s existing standards for Williamson Act contracts and whether the Town should establish updated eligibility and compatible-use standards.
City Attorney Steve Mattas provided an overview of the Town’s authority under the Williamson Act. He explained that state law establishes general requirements but permits cities and counties to adopt local standards governing agricultural preserves and compatible agricultural, open-space, and recreational uses. He further explained the distinction between cancellation and non-renewal of Williamson Act contracts and discussed the statutory provisions governing contract terms and renewals.
Council discussed the need to review the Town’s existing Williamson Act framework, including eligibility standards, compatible uses, taxation implications, transparency, and procedures for existing and future contracts.
Public Comments:
1. Jill Grunewald
2. Lynette Lee Eng
3. JoAnne Estill
4. Malika Junaid
5. Cindy Andrews
6. Cheryl Evans
7. Carol Gottlieb
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to appoint Mayor Bhateja and Council Member Tyson to a Williamson Act Ad Hoc Committee.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
Council expressed an interest in having the Ad Hoc Committee complete its review and return to the City Council within approximately 60 days.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council considered the Consent Calendar. Items 5H and 5J were removed for separate discussion.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 5A through 5G and 5I.
MOTION SECONDED: Mayor Bhateja
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
Item 5H — Resolution Approving the Elena Road Sanitary Sewer Dedication Agreements and Reimbursement Agreements between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Ashwath Nagaraj and Vikram Verma and between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Garet Comer Mayor Bhateja requested clarification regarding the Town’s prior process for sewer main dedications and reimbursement agreements. Staff acknowledged that the process followed for the matter before Council did not conform to the Town’s current procedures and explained that current practice requires sewer infrastructure constructed within the public right-of-way to be dedicated to the Town, with reimbursement agreements established where applicable.
Public Works Director WooJae Kim reported that Public Works is developing and maintaining a departmental procedures manual and that staff will also review the Town’s existing sewer reimbursement policy, which dates to 2001, and consider development of a policy addressing sewer main extensions and dedications.
MOTION MADE: Council Member Tyson moved to approve the resolutions and agreements identified in the staff report, including use of the Sewer Fund.
MOTION SECONDED: Vice Mayor Swan
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
Item 5J — Resolution Accepting the Proposed Donated Engineering Services from Lea & Braze Engineering, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Replacement Project Vice Mayor Swan raised the possibility of donating or deconstructing the existing building rather than demolishing it and disposing of reusable materials in a landfill. City Manager Einfalt clarified
that the donated engineering services under consideration did not include demolition but stated that staff had begun exploring possible deconstruction options.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to approve the resolution.
MOTION SECONDED: Mayor Bhateja
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
6. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the Engineering Design Services Agreement with Lea & Braze Engineering for the Summerhill Avenue Pathway Project Associate Engineer Asta Kanal presented an update regarding Phase 2 of the Summerhill Avenue Pathway Project, consisting of approximately 2,300 linear feet of pathway from Nicole Lane to Magdalena Avenue. Because most of Phase 2 is located within Santa Clara County right-of-way, the project requires County approval and an encroachment permit.
Staff reported that the County has required accessibility improvements that differ from the Town’s standard pathway design, including a rigid accessible surface, curb ramps with truncated domes, and a maximum two-percent cross slope. The additional design work would increase the consultant agreement by $17,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $68,780. Staff also reported that the preliminary construction estimate for Phase 2 had increased substantially and that additional project funding would ultimately be required.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to approve the resolution authorizing an additional $17,000 in engineering design services.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Vice Mayor Swan and Council Member Mok
NOES: Mayor Bhateja and Council Members Tankha and Tyson ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION FAILED: 2-3.
No further action was taken on the item.
B. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Securitas for Private Security Patrol Services and Direction Regarding Patrol Vehicle Options
City Manager Cody Einfalt presented a proposed nine-month agreement for private security patrol services for the remainder of FY 2026-27 in an amount not to exceed $325,000. The existing
service model of three daily patrols from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., seven days per week, would continue.
Staff presented hybrid and electric vehicle options for the patrol vehicles. Mayor Bhateja reported that resident George Lee offered to donate extensions for the Town Hall charging stations, allowing the security vehicles to charge overnight while preserving existing charging spaces for Town employees during the day. Staff reported that the proposed electric vehicles have sufficient range to complete the anticipated patrol routes.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to approve the agreement with Securitas in an amount not to exceed $325,000 and select the electric vehicle option.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
C. Discussion and Direction Regarding False Alarm Response Fees and Administrative Tracking
City Manager Cody Einfalt presented an overview of the Town’s false alarm response program. He reported that the existing fee schedule has been in place since 2006 and that staff identified discrepancies between false alarm cards submitted by Sheriff’s deputies and the Sheriff’s Office call data.
Council discussed transitioning from the existing paper-card tracking system to electronic tracking, changing the accounting period from fiscal year to calendar year, conducting outreach to residents regarding false alarms, and revising the fee schedule.
The City Council provided direction to establish the first and second false alarm responses in a calendar year at no charge, with written notification provided after each occurrence. Council directed that the third false alarm be charged $250, the fourth $350, and the fifth and each subsequent false alarm $500. Staff was also directed to transition to electronic tracking and return with the necessary ordinance amendments.
MOTION MADE: Vice Mayor Swan moved to direct staff to revise the false alarm response fee structure and administrative tracking consistent with Council direction.
MOTION SECONDED: Council Member Mok
AYES: Mayor Bhateja, Vice Mayor Swan, Council Members Mok, Tankha and Tyson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0.
Council direction included no charge for the first two false alarms in a calendar year, notices following each occurrence, $250 for the third, $350 for the fourth, and $500 for the fifth and subsequent occurrences; electronic tracking and preparation of necessary ordinance amendments.
MEETING EXTENSION: The City Council voted 5-0 to continue the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m.
MOTION MADE: Council Member Tyson
MOTION SECONDED: Vice Mayor Swan
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Direction on Revisions to the Construction Time Limits Ordinance Community Development Director Jay Bradford presented proposed revisions to the Town’s Construction Time Limits Ordinance. Staff explained that the proposed framework is intended to allow routine projects that remain in good standing to be handled administratively while escalating inactive, noncompliant, or nuisance projects for additional review.
Council discussed construction timelines, administrative extensions, completion deposits, penalties, transition of existing permits to the revised framework, and circumstances under which projects should be escalated to the Planning Commission or City Council.
Staff reported that approximately 1,600 permits in the Town’s database are currently listed as expired, although many involve older or minor projects that may no longer be active.
Approximately 200 expired permits involve larger projects such as new homes, additions, remodels, and similar work, including approximately 82 new homes.
Council provided direction regarding the proposed framework, including applying the new process to existing projects, focusing enforcement and monitoring on larger projects with the potential to create neighborhood impacts, considering exemptions for minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits, and developing an appropriate tiered process for escalation to the Planning Commission or City Council.
Staff will incorporate Council’s direction and return with proposed ordinance amendments.
B. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee
This item was considered earlier in the meeting.
9. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS
ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Council Members provided reports regarding committee and outside-agency activities.
Mayor Bhateja reported that the State Legislature approved $500,000 in funding for a Town wildfire-prevention/emergency warning project after he contacted Assemblymember Marc Berman
regarding potential state funding. Mayor Bhateja thanked City Manager Einfalt for preparing and submitting the funding request within the required timeframe.
10. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Attorney
City Attorney Steve Mattas reported that his office could work with the newly formed Williamson Act Ad Hoc Committee to prepare a public-facing document containing general legal information regarding the Williamson Act while excluding information specific to individual applications.
Council supported the approach and requested that the information include clarification regarding renewal, non-renewal, and cancellation.
Mattas also reported that he would be out of the country for approximately one month.
Due to a scheduling conflict at the next Council meeting, attorney Alex Mog will attend that meeting in person on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office.
B. City Clerk
City Clerk Arika Miller announced that the League of Women Voters will host the 2026 Los Altos Hills City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. All three candidates for Los Altos Hills City Council are scheduled to participate. The forum will provide residents an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
C. Community Development Director
Community Development Director Jay Bradford had no formal report. During discussion, Bradford provided a brief update regarding staff participation in the Housing Element Implementation Committee and noted that staff are responding to the Committee’s requests for background information, process information, presentations, and supporting documentation.
D. Finance Director
No report.
E. Public Works Director
Public Works Director WooJae Kim provided an update on winter storm preparedness. Staff have begun maintaining Town storm drain facilities, monitoring creeks and culverts, and submitting maintenance requests to Valley Water. Staff will also conduct public outreach reminding residents to maintain private drainage facilities and inspect private and street trees along their property frontage in preparation for winter storms.
Director Kim reminded the community that the Town’s annual grading moratorium will be in effect from October 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
Kim also provided an update regarding the Town’s remaining Rule 20A credits. Santa Clara County staff informed the Town that the County is pursuing its own undergrounding projects and is coordinating with the City of San Jose on potential joint projects and cannot authorize a transfer of
credits to the Town at this time. Town staff will continue exploring available options, including possible discussions involving the County Supervisor’s Office.
F. City Manager
City Manager Cody Einfalt reported that Victoria Beebe has been retained on a limited-term contract to assist the Town with issues involving the CERT program, including liability waivers, access, program requirements, and other matters identified by CERT.
Einfalt also announced that Town staff would participate in an employee softball event at Purissima Park on September 18.
Staff then presented speed-feedback-sign data collected from January through July 2026. Fourteen locations have been identified for rotation of the signs. Staff highlighted several locations with notable speed data, and Council discussed data collected near Black Mountain Road and Altamont Road. City Manager Einfalt indicated that the Town would coordinate with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office regarding targeted enforcement at locations showing sustained speeding patterns.
11. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
The Williamson Act item was considered earlier in the meeting.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Bhateja adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Arika Birdsong-Miller
City Clerk
ITEM 5C
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING DECEMBER 28- 31, 2026 TOWN HALL CLOSURE
FROM: Arika Miller, City Clerk ABM
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager CE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Approve a Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the closure of Town Hall for the winter holiday period beginning on Monday, December 28, 2026, through Thursday, December 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND:
Record retention and professional development are two essential yet often overlooked functions.
Closing the office to the public during the winter holiday period has shown great success in this matter.
Staff will use this time to archive documents and complete professional development classes.
DISCUSSION:
Staff would like to request Monday, December 28th through Thursday, December 31st as Town Hall closure days for purposes of training and records retention.
The plan for this period is as follows:
December 28th Closed to the Public Professional Development/ Records Retention December 29th Closed to the Public Professional Development/ Records Retention December 30th Closed to the Public Professional Development/ Records Retention December 31st Closed to the Public Professional Development/ Records Retention January 1, 2027 Official Holiday --
Town Staff is expected to work during the December 28th through December 31st on all days that are not on the 2026 Holiday list. Alternatively, Town Staff may choose to take time off and use their accrued leave.
Staff will ensure that adequate staffing is available for callback, should there be any emergencies necessitating a response.
• Emergency services will remain available upon request through the Santa Clara County Dispatch (911). Initial response on urgent Code Enforcement matters will also be handled by the Office of the Sheriff, consistent with after-hours procedures • Public Works Maintenance Crew will remain “on call” and may be required to continue to operate during the administrative office closure period to respond to any weather-related incidents and/or other emergencies
Staff Report to City Council
Town Hall Closure
October 15, 2026
• Although service demand is expected to be minimal, building inspection services will be available by appointment
Town Hall will resume normal business operations on Monday, January 4, 2027. Should the Council agree to the closure request, there is adequate time available to properly notify the public. 2026-27 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN:
The report is for transparency and was not specified as one of the Council’s priorities in the 2026-27 City Council Work Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from approving the Town Hall closure between December 28th and December 31st, 2026. Performing records retention properly reduces the Town’s legal liability in the long term. Requiring staff to utilize personal accrued leave during the closure period will reduce the Town’s liability for accumulated leave balances.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the 2026 Town Hall Holiday Closure
Resolution XX-26
ITEM 5C, Attachment 1
RESOLUTION XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
ALTOS HILLS AUTHORIZING THE HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF TOWN
OPERATIONS DECEMBER 28 – 31, 2026
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills elects to implement a holiday closure for the period December 28, 2026 and December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Town employees will have the opportunity to participate in office cleanup to archive paper and electronic files, including email; and
WHEREAS, Town employees may choose to take paid or unpaid leave during the entire or part of the office closure dates of December 28th through December 31st ; and WHEREAS, Emergency and urgent Code Enforcement services will remain available upon request through Santa Clara County Communications Dispatch; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Maintenance personnel will remain “on call” during the closure period to respond to any weather-related incidents or other emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Building inspection services will remain available upon appointment request; and WHEREAS, the Town Management may schedule employees to work due to other unforeseen operational demands;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby resolves to authorize the holiday closure of Town Hall on December 28th through December 31st, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BY: _______________________________
Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Arika Birdsong-Miller, City Clerk
ITEM 6A
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, “ALARM SYSTEMS,” OF TITLE 4 OF THE
LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TOWN’S
FALSE ALARM PROGRAM
FROM: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council should:
1. Waive further reading and introduce the attached ordinance amending Sections 4-6.02, 4-
6.04, and 4-6.05 of Chapter 6 (“Alarm Systems”) of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
2. Direct staff to return for second reading and adoption of the ordinance, together with a companion resolution updating the Town’s Miscellaneous Fee Schedule to establish false alarm response charges of $250 for the third false alarm, $350 for the fourth false alarm, and $500 for the fifth and each subsequent false alarm within a calendar year.
BACKGROUND:
Existing Town regulations. Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code regulates alarm systems. Section 4-6.02 currently establishes a July 1 through June 30 false alarm period and imposes a service charge beginning with the third false alarm in that period. The Code provides that the amount of the service charge is established by resolution. The Town’s existing Miscellaneous Fee Schedule lists charges of $202 for the third false alarm, $303 for the fourth, and $405 for the fifth and each subsequent false alarm.
September 17, 2026 Council discussion. At its September 17, 2026 meeting, the City Council reviewed the Town’s false alarm response program, including the accuracy of the existing tracking process, the frequency of alarm responses, and options for revising the fee structure. Staff reported that the prior paper “alarm card” process captured only 75 alarm responses during FY 2025-26, compared with approximately 412 alarm responses identified through County dispatch/CAD data where responding units were not cancelled before arrival. Staff therefore recommended moving away from the paper-card process and relying on the County’s electronic records for program administration.
Council direction. Following discussion and public comment, the Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to return with the necessary ordinance changes. The final direction was to:
• Retain the first and second false alarm in each tracking period without a service charge;
Staff Report to City Council 2
False Alarm Discussion
October 15, 2026
2 • Provide written notice after each false alarm so the property owner or responsible occupant is aware of the occurrence and the fee schedule that will apply if additional false alarms occur;
• Establish a charge of $250 for the third false alarm, $350 for the fourth false alarm, and $500 for the fifth and each subsequent false alarm;
• Change the tracking period from the Town fiscal year to the calendar year; and • Use County electronic dispatch/CAD information rather than the paper alarm-card process for administrative tracking.
The Council also supported a public information effort so residents receive advance notice of the revised program and understand how repeated false alarms will be handled. The existing appeal process in Section 4-6.03 was not directed to be changed and would remain available to an alarm owner who disputes a false alarm determination.
DISCUSSION:
The attached ordinance implements the Council’s September 17 direction while preserving the basic structure of the existing alarm ordinance. The principal changes are described below.
1. Calendar-year tracking period.
Section 4-6.02 would be amended so each false alarm period begins January 1 and ends December
31. A calendar-year period is easier for residents to understand and administer than the current July 1 through June 30 period. Staff recommends that the revised program begin January 1, 2027 so all properties begin under the new rules at the same time and there is no partial-year transition.
2. First two false alarms remain without charge; revised charges begin with the third.
Consistent with Council direction, the ordinance continues to provide that no service charge is imposed for the first or second false alarm within a calendar year. The third and subsequent false alarms would be subject to charges. Because Section 4-6.02 already provides that the dollar amounts are established by resolution, staff recommends retaining that structure and updating the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule by companion resolution rather than hard-coding fee amounts in the Municipal Code.
Occurrence in Calendar Year Current Charge Council-Directed Charge 1st No charge No charge
2nd No charge No charge
3rd $202 $250
4th $303 $350
5th and each subsequent $405 $500
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False Alarm Discussion
October 15, 2026
3 3. Notice after every false alarm.
Section 4-6.05 currently allows notice to be sent after a false alarm. The amendment would make notice mandatory after each recorded false alarm. Each notice would identify the occurrence count for the current calendar year, provide the applicable fee schedule, explain whether a charge is due, encourage corrective action, and identify the existing right to appeal. This implements the Council’s direction to communicate with residents before a charge is assessed and to make the escalating consequences clear.
4. Electronic administrative tracking.
Section 4-6.04 would be modernized to expressly allow the City Manager or designee to obtain and rely upon official Sheriff’s Office dispatch, CAD, incident, or other electronic records to determine and track false alarms. A separate paper false-alarm card or report would not be required when the information needed to administer the program is available through official electronic records. This change addresses the tracking gap identified during the September 17 discussion.
5. Appeals remain unchanged.
Section 4-6.03 presently permits an alarm owner to appeal a false alarm determination in writing to the City Council. No amendment to that section is proposed. The revised notice language would expressly inform alarm owners of this existing appeal right.
6. Public information and implementation.
If the ordinance is adopted following second reading, staff will conduct a public information campaign before January 1, 2027. Communications would explain the new calendar-year tracking period, the first- and second-occurrence notices, the revised fee schedule, how a false alarm is counted, and the appeal process. Staff will also coordinate with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office on a recurring electronic data transfer or reporting process and establish an internal tracking workflow for notices and billing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed ordinance is administrative and regulatory in nature and would not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. Staff recommends that the City Council find that the action is not a project for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). This finding should be confirmed by the City Attorney prior to agenda publication.
CITY COUNCIL WORKPLAN:
This item supports the Town’s public safety and fiscal responsibility priorities by seeking to preserve contracted law enforcement resources for priority calls and proactive services, improve cost recovery, and establish a more reliable administrative process.
Staff Report to City Council 4
False Alarm Discussion
October 15, 2026
4 FISCAL IMPACT:
The primary purpose of the revised program is to reduce repeat false alarms and the associated use of contracted law-enforcement resources, rather than to generate revenue. During the September 17 discussion, staff estimated that approximately 412 non-cancelled alarm responses in FY 2025- 26 could represent up to approximately $84,800 in contracted deputy time under the current lawenforcement rate assumptions. Actual fee revenue under the revised program cannot be reliably projected because the number of repeat false alarms varies from year to year and the notification and fee structure is intended to change behavior and reduce future occurrences.
Any revenue collected from the revised false alarm charges would be deposited in the General Fund and would partially offset the administrative and law-enforcement costs associated with repeated alarm responses. Staff anticipates that electronic tracking and automated notice generation can be administered within existing staffing levels, subject to final workflow design.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of Title 4 - Alarm Systems
ITEM 6A Attachment 1
ORDINANCE ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING SECTIONS 4-
6.02, 4-6.04, AND 4-6.05 OF CHAPTER 6 “ALARM SYSTEMS” OF TITLE 4 OF THE
LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FALSE ALARM TRACKING,
NOTICE, AND SERVICE CHARGES
WHEREAS, Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code regulates alarm systems and establishes procedures for identifying, tracking, and imposing service charges for false alarms; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-6.02 currently establishes a false alarm period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 and provides for a service charge beginning with the third false alarm during that period, with the amount of such charges established by resolution; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2026, the City Council considered the Town’s false alarm response program and received information regarding the frequency of alarm responses, the limitations of the paper alarm-card tracking process, and options for improving notification, tracking, and service charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to retain the first and second false alarms without charge, provide notice after each false alarm, establish revised charges for the third and subsequent false alarms, change the tracking period to the calendar year, and use official electronic law-enforcement records for administrative tracking; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that improved tracking and early notice to alarm owners will support the Town’s goal of reducing repeat false alarms and preserving lawenforcement resources for other public safety needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION I. FINDINGS.
Based on the entirety of the record as described above, the City Council for the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby makes the following findings:
1. All of the facts and recitals above are true, correct, incorporated herein, and made a part hereof.
2. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
3. The proposed amendments implement the City Council’s September 17, 2026 direction to improve false alarm tracking and notice while retaining the existing policy that the first and second false alarms during a false alarm period are not subject to a service charge.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT.
Sections 4-6.02, 4-6.04, and 4-6.05 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended as set forth below.
The following sections in Title 4, Chapter 6 are amended as follows, with additions in red double underline and deletions in strikethrough. Sections, subsections, paragraphs, and text not modified by this amendment are not included below and shall remain in full force and effect. § 4-6.02. False alarm rating period.
Each alarm system shall be granted a false alarm period of 12 months which will begin on July 1st January 1 and end on the following June 30th December 31. A service charge shall be imposed by the Town upon the third false alarm during each alarm period. A service charge for each additional false alarm beyond the third false alarm also will be charged. No service charge shall be imposed for the first or second false alarm occurring during a false alarm period. A service charge shall be imposed by the Town upon the third false alarm and upon each additional false alarm thereafter occurring during the same false alarm period. The amounts of the service charges shall be set established by resolution of the City Council.
§ 4-6.04. Investigation Investigation and tracking of false alarms.
One of the law enforcement officers responding to each emergency alarm as defined herein shall attempt to ascertain by investigation whether said alarm was activated with reasonable cause therefor or was a “false alarm” within the meaning of Section 4-6.01. In the event that his or her investigation indicates to the investigating officer that the alarm was a false alarm, said officer shall forward a report of this investigation to the City Manager of the City, or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager, stating his or her conclusions and the factual basis for such conclusions. The City Manager, or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager, may obtain and rely upon official dispatch records, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) records, incident records, or other official records maintained by the law enforcement agency to determine and track false alarms for purposes of administering this chapter. A separate paper falsealarm card or report shall not be required when the information necessary to administer this chapter is available through such official records.
§ 4-6.05. Notice to owner or operator.
Upon receipt of the report described in Section 4.6-04, the City Manager or other authorized person may cause a written notice to be served by mail or personally upon the responsible occupant of the premises on which the alarm was located. Said notice shall indicate that a false alarm was made from said premises and that steps should be taken by the owner to prevent future false alarms. Said notice also shall state that in the event of a third false alarm occurring on the premises in the same false alarm period as the first, a service charge shall be assessed against owner for every such subsequent false alarm occurring within the same false alarm period. Following each false alarm recorded pursuant to this chapter, the City Manager or other authorized person shall cause written notice to be served by mail, electronic mail, or other reasonable means upon the responsible occupant of the premises on which the alarm system is located. The notice shall indicate that a false alarm was recorded from the premises, identify the number of false alarms recorded for the premises during the current false alarm period, state whether a service charge is due, provide the
applicable schedule of service charges for additional false alarms, advise that steps should be taken to prevent future false alarms, and advise the alarm owner of the right to appeal a false alarm determination pursuant to Section 4-6.03.
No service charge shall be assessed for the first or second false alarm occurring during a false alarm period. Upon the third and each subsequent false alarm occurring during the same false alarm period, the Town shall assess the applicable service charge established pursuant to Section 4-6.02.
In the event that the owner of the alarm system is not also the responsible occupant of the premises wherein such alarm system is installed, then the responsible occupant shall, upon receipt of notice immediately:
• Inform the owner of the alarm system and cause the notice to be delivered to the owner, and
• Notify the officer City Manager or other authorized person of the identity of the owner of the a1arm alarm system and that the notice has been delivered to the owner.
In the event of failure of the responsible occupant, when not the owner, to comply with the above notification procedure, then the responsible occupant shall bear the responsibility of the owner of the alarm as provided in this chapter.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those City Councilmembers voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2027. The false alarm period established by amended Section 4-
6.02 shall commence on January 1, 2027, and only false alarms occurring on or after that date shall be counted for purposes of the 2027 false alarm period. False alarms occurring before January 1, 2027 shall be governed by the provisions in effect at the time of the occurrence. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause the amended provisions set forth in Section II of this Ordinance to be codified in the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED: October 15, 2026
PASSED: _______________, 2026
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
BY: _________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
City Clerk
ITEM 6B
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: 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 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, CONSISTENT WITH
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM E-11
FROM: Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and introduce the ordinance in Attachment 1 amending Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to establish a local density bonus and additional incentives for extremely lowincome housing consistent with Housing Element Program E-11.
BACKGROUND:
The Town's adopted and state-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element includes Program E-11, which directs the Town to create incentives for the development of housing affordable to lowerincome households, with particular emphasis on extremely low-income (ELI) households.
Program E-11 includes a commitment to amend the zoning ordinance to provide density bonus incentives beyond those otherwise available under State law for developments that provide ELI units.
The Planning Commission considered implementation of Program E-11 through a series of public meetings. On August 6, 2026, the Commission considered potential incentives specifically related to ELI housing (Attachment 4). On October 1, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed ordinance, as described in the staff report included as Attachment 3, and adopted the resolution in Attachment 2 recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance in Attachment 1 would add a new Article 19, "Local Density Bonus and Additional Incentives for Extremely Low-Income Housing," to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. The local program would supplement the Town's existing
Housing Element Program E-11 - City Council - October 15, 2026 implementation of State Density Bonus Law by providing an additional incentive specifically to produce ELI housing.
A housing development would be eligible for the local E-11 incentives when the project:
• Contains ten (10) or more dwelling units;
• Is located within the MF, MF Overlay, or Floating MF Overlay zoning districts; and • Provides qualifying on-site restricted dwelling units affordable to extremely low-income households.
For an eligible project providing ELI units equal to at least three percent (3%) of the project's base density, the ordinance would provide a three percent (3%) local density bonus above the otherwise permitted base density under local zoning.
The ordinance also incorporates the 0.05 increase in Maximum Floor Area Ratio previously established as an incentive for qualifying multifamily housing development under Section 10-
1.1611. Under the proposed E-11 program, a qualifying development providing the required ELI units would also be eligible for that existing multifamily development incentive.
The local E-11 density bonus would operate separately from, and in addition to, any density bonus, incentives, concessions, waivers, or other benefits for which a project may independently qualify under Article 17 of the Municipal Code and State Density Bonus Law. Projects utilizing the E-11 incentives would remain subject to applicable affordability, housing agreement, application, review, and monitoring requirements.
The Planning Commission's recommendation is documented in Attachment 2, with the Commission's October 1 and August 6, 2026, staff reports provided as Attachments 3 and 4 for additional background and legislative history.
Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and introduce the ordinance in Attachment 1. If introduced, the ordinance would return to the City Council at a subsequent meeting for consideration of adoption.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of the ordinance will not itself result in a significant effect on the environment, as described in the accompanying ordinance. Future development proposals remain subject to applicable environmental review requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the ordinance is not expected to result in a significant fiscal impact to the Town. The ordinance primarily establishes procedures for administering local density bonus similar to existing State requirements. Any additional staff time associated with reviewing the local Density Bonus applications is expected to be minimal and can be accommodated within the Community Development Department's existing budget. Existing planning application fees will cover costs associated with processing Density Bonus requests. No additional staffing or resources are anticipated at this time.
Housing Element Program E-11 - City Council - October 15, 2026
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) to Establish a Local Density Bonus and Additional Incentives for Extremely Low-Income Housing Consistent with Housing Element Program E-11
2. Planning Commission Resolution Recommending City Council Adoption of the Program E-11 Ordinance, October 1, 2026
3. Planning Commission Staff Report, October 1, 2026 – Housing Element Program E-11
4. Planning Commission Staff Report, August 6, 2026 – Housing Element Program E-11
ITEM 6B Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT) OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DENSITY BONUS AND
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR EXTREMELY-LOW INCOME HOUSING
CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM E-11
WHEREAS, California Housing Element Law (Gov. Code §65580 et seq.) requires housing elements to assess housing needs, identify inventory of resources, and analyze potential constraints relevant to meeting a jurisdiction’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) obligation and for preserving, improving, and developing housing. This includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, and inclusion of goals, programs and policies to promote and incentivize housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 65915 – 65918 (“State Density Bonus Law”) allows housing development applicants to seek density bonuses for housing developments or land donations within a local jurisdiction by setting aside project units as affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law requires cities to adopt an ordinance to specify how compliance with the statutory density bonus requirements will be implemented; and WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law permits cities to adopt a local ordinance granting a density bonus greater than what is described in State Density Bonus Law for a development that meets the requirements thereof, or proportionately lower density bonus than what is required by this section for developments that do not meet the requirements thereof (Gov. Code section 65915(n)); and
WHEREAS, the adopted and state-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element (“Housing Element”) of the Town of Los Altos Hills (“Town”) contains numerous goals, policies and programs to meet its RHNA obligations, including an inventory of sites in the Town suitable to accommodate housing units at various income levels under RHNA, programs to rezone such sites to multi-family zoning districts to accommodate RHNA units and to ensure that parcels would be developed at appropriate minimum densities, and to streamline residential development projects and promote housing opportunities and mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Town has adopted a new Article 17 to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code creating a Density Bonus Ordinance to implement the requirements of State Density Bonus Law; and
WHEREAS, Program E-11 of the Housing Element requires the Town to create a set of incentives for the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, especially extremely low-income (ELI) households. Specifically, the Town commits to “amend the zoning ordinance to adopt a set of density bonus incentives beyond state law for ELI housing units”, among other commitments; and
WHEREAS, on August 6 and September 3, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning
Commission held study sessions to consider proposals and approaches to establish a local density bonus and other incentives for ELI housing as provided for in Program E-11; and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared this Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to adopt a local density bonus for ELI units, consistent with the Housing Element and Program E-11 (“Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) provides that CEQA does not apply to activities that would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Los Altos Hills City Council regarding the proposed Ordinance. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed and carefully considered all testimony, comments, and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing; and
WHEREAS, at its October 1, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission by Resolution __________ recommended the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on __________, 2026, the Los Altos Hills City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance and the Planning Commission recommendation. At the public hearing, the City Council reviewed and carefully considered the proposed Ordinance, and all related testimony and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing. All interested parties were provided with an opportunity to participate and be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I. FINDINGS.
Based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes, without limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq. (collectively, “CEQA”); the Los Altos Hills General Plan and Housing Element; the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s October 1, 2026 public hearing and the City Council’s __________, 2026 public hearing, and any and all other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby finds as follows:
1. All recitals above are true, correct, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
2. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Community Development Department for the Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, and in the custody of the Community Development Director.
3. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This Ordinance establishes a local density bonus for extremelylow income units as set forth in the Housing Element. However, it does not approve any projects, grant any entitlements, or make physical changes to the environment. As such, this Ordinance is a regulatory act taken by the Town and does not physically change the environment. Therefore, it is exempt from CEQA as it does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
4. This Ordinance was prepared and adopted in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code, sections 65853-65860) and meets all of the requirements thereunder.
5. This Ordinance is consistent with and supports the General Plan by implementing housing goals, programs and strategies in the Housing Element, including but not limited to Program E-11. This Ordinance is consistent with Program E-11, and supports the Town’s goals, policies and programs to incentivize housing, promote affordability, and reduce potential constraints. It also allows the Town to comply with relevant state housing laws.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE A new Article 19 “Local Density Bonus and Additional Incentives for Extremely-Low Income Housing” is hereby added to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code to read as follows. Other chapters, articles, sections, subsections, paragraphs and texts in Title 10 are not amended and shall continue in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 19
LOCAL DENSITY BONUS AND ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR EXTREMELYLOW INCOME HOUSING § 10-1.1901 Purpose and Intent
§ 10-1.1902 Eligibility
§ 10-1.1903 Local Density Bonus and Incentives
§ 10-1.1904 Additional Requirements
§ 10-1.1905 Severability
§ 10-1.1901 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this article is to establish additional local density bonus and incentives beyond the requirements of State Density Bonus Law (Government Code section 65915 et seq.) when a development project provides affordable units dedicated for use by extremely-low income households. This Chapter is intended to further the Town’s goals in meeting the need for additional housing per the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and to implement the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
§ 10-1.1902 Eligibility.
In order to qualify for a density bonus and development incentives permitted by this article, a
housing development project shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Contain ten (10) or more dwelling units.
(b) Located in the in the MF, MF Overlay, and Floating MF Overlay zones. (c) Provide on-site Restricted Units dedicated to extremely low income households, at an affordable rent as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 50053.
For the purposes of this article, “extremely low income” means households whose income is no more than thirty percent (30%) of area median income, and “area median income” means the annual median income for Santa Clara County, adjusted for household size, as published periodically in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, as amended, or its successor provision, or as established by resolution of the City Council in the event that such median income figures are no longer published periodically in the California Code of Regulations.
For purposes of this article, “affordable rent” means a monthly rent which does not exceed onetwelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of thirty percent (30%) of area median income for a household size appropriate to the unit, less a reasonable allowance for utilities.
For the purposes of this article, “adjusted for household size” and “household size appropriate for the unit” shall mean for a household of one person in the case of a studio unit, two persons in the case of a one-bedroom unit, three persons in the case of a two-bedroom unit, four persons in the case of a three-bedroom unit, and five persons in the case of a four-bedroom unit. If California Health and Safety Code section 50053 or other state or federal statute or regulation contains a different definition that conflicts with the foregoing, the statutory definition shall govern. § 10-1.1903 Local Density Bonus and Incentives.
The Town shall grant the following density bonus and incentives for a housing development project meeting the requirements of Section 10-1.1902, based on the percentage of extremely-low income units provided of the project base density. For the purposes of this section, “base density” means the project’s proposed density as allowed by the underlying zoning district but excluding any density bonus units granted pursuant to Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law. (a) For projects providing extremely low income units equal to three percent (3%) of the project base density, a three percent (3%) density bonus above the project base density. (b) At the developer’s request, a project meeting Section 10-1.1902 and subsection (a) above, shall also be entitled to receive a 0.05 increase in Maximum Floor Area Ratio (habitable floor area per acre of contiguous buildable area) under Section 10-1.1611. § 10-1.1904 Additional Requirements.
(a) The density bonus and incentives granted pursuant to this article shall be separate from, and are in addition to, any density bonus, waivers, and incentives/concessions for which the project is eligible for or is granted by the Town pursuant to Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law. Nothing in this article shall prohibit or impede a development project’s ability to become eligible for the density bonus, waivers, and incentives/concessions under Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law.
(b) Projects receiving a density bonus and incentive pursuant to this article shall (1) comply with all requirements under Sections 10-1.1705 – 10-1.1707; (2) shall execute a Density Bonus Housing Agreement with the Town pursuant to Section 10-1.1710; and (3) shall comply with the monitoring requirements under Section 10-1.1711. (c) Projects requesting a density bonus and incentives pursuant to this article shall submit a Density Bonus Application pursuant to Section 10-1.1708, which shall be reviewed by the Town pursuant to Section 10-1.1709.
(d) The approval of a density bonus and incentives pursuant to this article shall not, in and of itself, preclude a housing development from receiving other government subsidies for affordable housing or be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
§ 10-1.1905 Severability.
If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the article and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. This article is intended to constitute an ordinance granting a density bonus greater than what is described in State Density Bonus Law for a development that meets the requirements of the State Density Bonus Law, or a proportionately lower density bonus for a development that does not meet the requirements of that law, as permitted pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(n). In the event of any conflict between this article and the State Density Bonus Law, the State Density Bonus Law shall prevail.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
BY:
________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS
ALTOS HILLS RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT) OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DENSITY BONUS AND
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR EXTREMELY-LOW INCOME HOUSING
CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM E-11
WHEREAS, California Housing Element Law (Gov. Code §65580 et seq.) requires housing elements to assess housing needs, identify inventory of resources, and analyze potential constraints relevant to meeting a jurisdiction’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) obligation and for preserving, improving, and developing housing. This includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, and inclusion of goals, programs and policies to promote and incentivize housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 65915 – 65918 (“State Density Bonus Law”) allows housing development applicants to seek density bonuses for housing developments or land donations within a local jurisdiction by setting aside project units as affordable housing; and WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law requires cities to adopt an ordinance to specify how compliance with the statutory density bonus requirements will be implemented; and WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law permits cities to adopt a local ordinance granting a density bonus greater than what is described in State Density Bonus Law for a development that meets the requirements thereof, or proportionately lower density bonus than what is required by this section for developments that do not meet the requirements thereof (Gov. Code section 65915(n)); and
WHEREAS, the adopted and state-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element (“Housing Element”) of the Town of Los Altos Hills (“Town”) contains numerous goals, policies and programs to meet its RHNA obligations, including an inventory of sites in the Town suitable to accommodate housing units at various income levels under RHNA, programs to rezone such sites to multi-family zoning districts to accommodate RHNA units and to ensure that parcels would be developed at appropriate minimum densities, and to streamline residential development projects and promote housing opportunities and mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Town has adopted a new Article 17 to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code creating a Density Bonus Ordinance to implement the requirements of State Density Bonus Law; and
WHEREAS, Program E-11 of the Housing Element requires the Town to create a set of incentives for the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, especially extremely low-income (ELI) households. Specifically, the Town commits to “amend the zoning ordinance to adopt a set of density bonus incentives beyond state law for ELI housing units”, among other commitments; and
ITEM 6B Attachment 2
WHEREAS, on August 6 and September 3, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission held study sessions to consider proposals and approaches to establish a local density bonus and other incentives for ELI housing as provided for in Program E-11; and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared an Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to adopt a local density bonus for ELI units, consistent with the Housing Element and Program E-11 (“Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) provides that CEQA does not apply to activities that would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Los Altos Hills City Council regarding the proposed Ordinance. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed and carefully considered all testimony, comments, and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing. All interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby makes the following findings and recommendations:
1. General and CEQA Findings.
Based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes, without limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq. (collectively, “CEQA”); the Los Altos Hills General Plan and Housing Element; the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s October 1, 2026 public hearing, and any and all other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby finds as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
B. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Community Development Department for the Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, and in the custody of the Community Development Director.
C. The Exhibit attached to this Resolution, consisting of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code (Exhibit A), is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully herein.
D. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is
no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This Ordinance establishes a local density bonus for extremely-low income units as set forth in the Housing Element.
However, it does not approve any projects, grant any entitlements, or make physical changes to the environment. As such, this Ordinance is a regulatory act taken by the Town and does not physically change the environment. Therefore, it is exempt from CEQA as it does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
E. This Ordinance is consistent with and supports the General Plan by implementing housing goals, programs and strategies in the Housing Element, including but not limited to Program E-11. This Ordinance is consistent with Program E-11, and supports the Town’s goals, policies and programs to incentivize housing, promote affordability, and reduce potential constraints. It also allows the Town to comply with relevant state housing laws.
2. Recommendation.
Based upon the testimony received by the Planning Commission and the background and findings set forth above and all other evidence in the administrative record, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the following:
An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code to adopt a local density bonus and additional incentives for extremely-low income housing consistent with Housing Element Program E-11, as shown in Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills this 1st day of October, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT) OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DENSITY BONUS AND
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR EXTREMELY-LOW INCOME HOUSING
CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM E-11
WHEREAS, California Housing Element Law (Gov. Code §65580 et seq.) requires housing elements to assess housing needs, identify inventory of resources, and analyze potential constraints relevant to meeting a jurisdiction’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) obligation and for preserving, improving, and developing housing. This includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, and inclusion of goals, programs and policies to promote and incentivize housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Government Code sections 65915 – 65918 (“State Density Bonus Law”) allows housing development applicants to seek density bonuses for housing developments or land donations within a local jurisdiction by setting aside project units as affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law requires cities to adopt an ordinance to specify how compliance with the statutory density bonus requirements will be implemented; and WHEREAS, State Density Bonus Law permits cities to adopt a local ordinance granting a density bonus greater than what is described in State Density Bonus Law for a development that meets the requirements thereof, or proportionately lower density bonus than what is required by this section for developments that do not meet the requirements thereof (Gov. Code section 65915(n)); and
WHEREAS, the adopted and state-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element (“Housing Element”) of the Town of Los Altos Hills (“Town”) contains numerous goals, policies and programs to meet its RHNA obligations, including an inventory of sites in the Town suitable to accommodate housing units at various income levels under RHNA, programs to rezone such sites to multi-family zoning districts to accommodate RHNA units and to ensure that parcels would be developed at appropriate minimum densities, and to streamline residential development projects and promote housing opportunities and mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Town has adopted a new Article 17 to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code creating a Density Bonus Ordinance to implement the requirements of State Density Bonus Law; and
WHEREAS, Program E-11 of the Housing Element requires the Town to create a set of incentives for the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, especially extremely low-income (ELI) households. Specifically, the Town commits to “amend the zoning ordinance to adopt a set of density bonus incentives beyond state law for ELI housing units”, among other commitments; and
WHEREAS, on August 6 and September 3, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning
Commission held study sessions to consider proposals and approaches to establish a local density bonus and other incentives for ELI housing as provided for in Program E-11; and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared this Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to adopt a local density bonus for ELI units, consistent with the Housing Element and Program E-11; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) provides that CEQA does not apply to activities that would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2026, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Los Altos Hills City Council regarding the proposed Ordinance. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed and carefully considered all testimony, comments, and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing; and
WHEREAS, at its October 1, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission by Resolution __________ recommended the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on __________, 2026, the Los Altos Hills City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance and the Planning Commission recommendation. At the public hearing, the City Council reviewed and carefully considered the proposed Ordinance, and all related testimony and evidence presented in the record and during the hearing. All interested parties were provided with an opportunity to participate and be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I. FINDINGS.
Based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes, without limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq. (collectively, “CEQA”); the Los Altos Hills General Plan and Housing Element; the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s October 1, 2026 public hearing and the City Council’s __________, 2026 public hearing, and any and all other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby finds as follows:
1. All recitals above are true, correct, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
2. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Community Development Department for the Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, and in the custody of the Community Development Director.
3. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This Ordinance establishes a local density bonus for extremelylow income units as set forth in the Housing Element. However, it does not approve any projects, grant any entitlements, or make physical changes to the environment. As such, this Ordinance is a regulatory act taken by the Town and does not physically change the environment. Therefore, it is exempt from CEQA as it does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
4. This Ordinance was prepared and adopted in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code, sections 65853-65860) and meets all of the requirements thereunder.
5. This Ordinance is consistent with and supports the General Plan by implementing housing goals, programs and strategies in the Housing Element, including but not limited to Program E-11. This Ordinance is consistent with Program E-11, and supports the Town’s goals, policies and programs to incentivize housing, promote affordability, and reduce potential constraints. It also allows the Town to comply with relevant state housing laws.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE A new Article 19 “Local Density Bonus and Additional Incentives” is hereby added to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code to read as follows. Other chapters, articles, sections, subsections, paragraphs and texts in Title 10 are not amended and shall continue in full force and effect.
ARTICLE 19
LOCAL DENSITY BONUS AND ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR EXTREMELYLOW INCOME HOUSING § 10-1.1901 Purpose and Intent
§ 10-1.1902 Eligibility
§ 10-1.1903 Local Density Bonus and Incentives
§ 10-1.1904 Additional Requirements
§ 10-1.1905 Severability
§ 10-1.1901 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this article is to establish additional local density bonus and incentives beyond the requirements of State Density Bonus Law (Government Code section 65915 et seq.) when a development project provides affordable units dedicated for use by extremely-low income households. This Chapter is intended to further the Town’s goals in meeting the need for additional housing per the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and to implement the policies of the Housing Element of the General Plan.
§ 10-1.1902 Eligibility.
In order to qualify for a density bonus and development incentives permitted by this article, a
housing development project shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Contain ten (10) or more dwelling units.
(b) Located in the in the MF, MF Overlay, and Floating MF Overlay zones. (c) Provide on-site Restricted Units dedicated to extremely low income households, at an affordable rent as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 50053.
For the purposes of this article, “extremely low income” means households whose income is no more than thirty percent (30%) of area median income, and “area median income” means the annual median income for Santa Clara County, adjusted for household size, as published periodically in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, as amended, or its successor provision, or as established by resolution of the City Council in the event that such median income figures are no longer published periodically in the California Code of Regulations.
For purposes of this article, “affordable rent” means a monthly rent which does not exceed onetwelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of thirty percent (30%) of area median income for a household size appropriate to the unit, less a reasonable allowance for utilities.
For the purposes of this article, “adjusted for household size” and “household size appropriate for the unit” shall mean for a household of one person in the case of a studio unit, two persons in the case of a one-bedroom unit, three persons in the case of a two-bedroom unit, four persons in the case of a three-bedroom unit, and five persons in the case of a four-bedroom unit. If California Health and Safety Code section 50053 or other state or federal statute or regulation contains a different definition that conflicts with the foregoing, the statutory definition shall govern. § 10-1.1903 Local Density Bonus and Incentives.
The Town shall grant the following density bonus and incentives for a housing development project meeting the requirements of Section 10-1.1902, based on the percentage of extremely-low income units provided of the project base density. For the purposes of this section, “base density” means the project’s proposed density as allowed by the underlying zoning district but excluding any density bonus units granted pursuant to Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law. (a) For projects providing extremely low income units equal to three percent (3%) of the project base density, a three percent (3%) density bonus above the project base density. (b) At the developer’s request, a project meeting Section 10-1.1902 and subsection (a) above, shall also be entitled to receive a 0.05 increase in Maximum Floor Area Ratio (habitable floor area per acre of contiguous buildable area) under Section 10-1.1611. § 10-1.1904 Additional Requirements.
(a) The density bonus and concession/incentives granted pursuant to this article shall be separate from, and are in addition to, any density bonus, waivers, and incentives/concessions for which the project is eligible for or is granted by the Town pursuant to Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law. Nothing in this article shall prohibit or impede a development project’s ability to become eligible for the density bonus, waivers, and incentives/concessions under Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law.
(b) Projects receiving a density bonus and incentives pursuant to this article shall (1) comply with all requirements under Sections 10-1.1705 – 10-1.1707; (2) shall execute a Density Bonus Housing Agreement with the Town pursuant to Section 10-1.1710; and (3) shall comply with the monitoring requirements under Section 10-1.1711. (c) Projects requesting a density bonus and incentives pursuant to this article shall submit a Density Bonus Application pursuant to Section 10-1.1708, which shall be reviewed by the Town pursuant to Section 10-1.1709.
(d) The approval of a density bonus and incentives pursuant to this article shall not, in and of itself, preclude a housing development from receiving other government subsidies for affordable housing or be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
§ 10-1.1905 Severability.
If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the article and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. This article is intended to constitute an ordinance granting a density bonus greater than what is described in State Density Bonus Law for a development that meets the requirements of the State Density Bonus Law, or a proportionately lower density bonus for a development that does not meet the requirements of that law, as permitted pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(n). In the event of any conflict between this article and the State Density Bonus Law, the State Density Bonus Law shall prevail.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
BY:
________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
City Attorney
Housing Element Program E-11 - Planning Commission - October 1, 2026
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Consideration of Recommendation on 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 Housing Affordable to Lower-Income Households, Especially Extremely Low-Income Households Consistent with Housing Element Program E-11 FROM: Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution in Attachment 1 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to create a set of incentives for the development of housing affordable to lowerincome households, especially extremely low-income households, consistent with Housing Element Program E-11.
BACKGROUND
The Town's adopted and state-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element includes Program E-11, which calls for incentives to support the development of housing affordable to lower-income households, with particular emphasis on extremely low-income (ELI) households. Program E-11 specifically commits the Town to amend the zoning ordinance to adopt density bonus incentives beyond State law for ELI housing units. The proposed ordinance included with the resolution in Attachment 1 implements that zoningrelated commitment.
The Planning Commission has considered Program E-11 at several prior meetings. On October 2, 2025, the Commission considered incentive and permit-streamlining programs associated with Housing Element Programs B-9, E-6, and E-11; the prior staff report is included as Attachment 2. On August 6, 2026, the Commission considered Program E-11 incentives for extremely low-income housing development; that staff report is included as Attachment 3. On September 3, 2026, at a special meeting, the Commission again considered Program E-11 and provided direction on the local density bonus and additional incentives; that staff report is included as Attachment 4.
DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance would add a new Article 19, "Local Density Bonus and Additional Incentives for Extremely-Low Income Housing," to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. The local program is intended to supplement, rather than replace, the Town's implementation of State Density Bonus Law.
As drafted, a project would be eligible for the local E-11 incentives if it:
• contains ten (10) or more dwelling units;
• is located in the MF, MF Overlay, or Floating MF Overlay zones; and ITEM 6B Attachment 3
October 15, 2026
Housing Element Program E-11 - Planning Commission - October 1, 2026 • provides on-site restricted units dedicated to extremely low-income households at an affordable rent.
For an eligible project that provides ELI units equal to three percent (3%) of the project base density, the proposed ordinance would provide a three percent (3%) density bonus above the project base density. At the developer's request, the project would also receive a 0.05 increase in Maximum Floor Area Ratio (habitable floor area per acre of contiguous buildable area) under Section 10-1.1611.
The local density bonus and incentive would be separate from, and in addition to, any density bonus, waivers, incentives, or concessions for which the project may qualify under Article 17 and State Density Bonus Law. The ordinance also requires qualifying projects to comply with applicable affordability restrictions, density bonus housing agreement requirements, application procedures, review provisions, and monitoring requirements.
The Planning Commission is being asked to adopt the resolution in Attachment 1 recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance. The ordinance is incorporated into the resolution as Exhibit A.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The ordinance establishes a regulatory framework for a local density bonus and incentives but does not approve a development project, grant an entitlement, or itself authorize physical changes to the environment. The proposed CEQA finding is included in the Planning Commission resolution in Attachment 1.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Program E-11 ordinance, including Exhibit A - Ordinance amending Title 10 to establish a local density bonus and additional incentives for extremely low-income housing.
2. October 2, 2025 Planning Commission Staff Report - Housing Element Programs B-9, E-6, and E-11.
3. August 6, 2026 Planning Commission Staff Report - Housing Element Program E-11 - Incentives for Extremely Low-Income Housing Development.
4. September 3, 2026 Planning Commission Special Meeting Staff Report - Housing Element Program E-11 - Incentives for Extremely Low-Income Housing Development.
Item 4.3 Staff Report
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS August 6, 2026
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Housing Element Program E-11 – Incentives for Extremely Low-Income Housing Development
FROM: Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
APPROVED: Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the staff presentation, discuss potential local density bonus incentives for developments that include units affordable to extremely low-income households, and provide direction regarding the type of bonus the Town should include in a future ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The Town’s 2023–2031 Housing Element includes a series of programs intended to accommodate the Town’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation and facilitate housing development at all income levels.
Since certification of the Housing Element, the Town has completed or substantially advanced several major implementation programs, including adoption of the Multifamily Overlay District, updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, implementation of Senate Bill 9 and reasonable accommodation requirements, and preparation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance pursuant to Housing Element Program A-6.
Housing Element Program E-11 focuses on incentives for lower-income housing, particularly housing affordable to extremely low-income households. The program directs the Town to:
• Amend the Zoning Ordinance to adopt density bonus incentives beyond State law for extremely low-income housing units.
• Provide financial assistance for sewer and water infrastructure studies related to affordable housing.
• Conduct annual outreach to affordable housing developers and assist with funding and other incentives.
Quantified Objective: Development of 62 extremely low-income units.
The Town has already implemented substantial portions of Program E-11. Through the annual budget process, the Town continues to fund consultant support for Housing Element ITEM 6B Attachment 4
implementation. The Town has also completed a water supply analysis and other technical studies related to future housing development and continues to coordinate with consultants, property owners, public agencies, and housing organizations.
The remaining legislative action is adoption of a local density bonus incentive beyond State law for developments that include extremely low-income units.
The purpose of this study session is to obtain Planning Commission direction on the type of bonus staff should develop for a future ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
State Density Bonus Law
California Government Code Section 65915 requires local agencies to provide increased density and other benefits to qualifying affordable housing projects. Depending on the number and affordability of the restricted units, a project may receive additional density, incentives or concessions, waivers of development standards, and reduced parking requirements.
Extremely low-income units generally fall within the broader very low-income category used for State density bonus calculations. Because State law already provides substantial benefits, the Town’s local bonus should provide a meaningful additional incentive rather than duplicate benefits already available.
The issue before the Planning Commission is what additional local density bonus should be provided for developments that include extremely low-income units.
Relationship to Inclusionary Housing
The Town’s proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Program E-11 serve different purposes.
Inclusionary housing establishes minimum affordability requirements, while Program E-11 provides an additional incentive for extremely low-income housing.
A future ordinance will need to determine whether ELI units required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance qualify for the local bonus or whether a project must provide ELI units beyond the minimum inclusionary requirement.
Allowing required units to qualify could encourage applicants to provide deeper affordability.
Requiring additional units would ensure the bonus produces housing beyond the minimum obligation.
Comparison with Similar Jurisdictions
Staff reviewed Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno because their size, lower-density development patterns, hillside conditions, or limited multifamily opportunities are more comparable to Los Altos Hills than larger urban jurisdictions.
These jurisdictions generally implement State Density Bonus Law together with inclusionary housing requirements, site-specific incentives, rezoning, or administrative assistance. Staff did not identify a standard local density bonus specifically tied to extremely low-income housing.
The comparison indicates that the Town will need to develop a locally appropriate approach based on its multifamily sites, infrastructure limitations, and development standards.
Potential Density Bonus Approaches
Additional Residential Density
The Town could provide an additional percentage of residential density based on the number or percentage of ELI units included in a project.
A tiered program could provide a modest bonus for a lower percentage of ELI units and a larger bonus as the percentage increases.
This approach directly links deeper affordability to additional development capacity. However, when combined with State Density Bonus Law, it could result in development significantly above the density established by the Multifamily Overlay District.
A future ordinance would need to establish whether the local bonus is calculated from base density or after the State bonus, whether it may be combined with additional State density bonuses, and the maximum cumulative density allowed.
Development Standard Flexibility
The Town could pair the density bonus with predetermined flexibility in standards such as height, setbacks, lot coverage, building length, open space, or parking design.
This may help applicants accommodate the additional units and provide greater certainty during project design. However, State law already allows incentives, concessions, and waivers of development standards, so the Town should avoid duplicating benefits already available.
Any local flexibility should be limited and tailored to the physical conditions of the Town’s multifamily sites.
Fee Incentives
The Town could provide a partial reduction or waiver of Town-controlled development fees for qualifying ELI projects. This would be an incentive beyond State Density Bonus Law requirements, since that statute does not require cities to provide financial incentives, and thus would serve the purpose of Program E-11.
Fee reductions provide a direct cost benefit without increasing development intensity. However, waived fees would need to be funded by the General Fund or another source because the cost of reviewing and inspecting the project would remain.
Fee reductions alone may also provide a relatively limited benefit compared with land, construction, and financing costs. They may be more effective when combined with additional density.
Expedited Processing
The Town could provide priority processing, coordinated interdepartmental review, early consultation, consolidated comments, or priority hearing scheduling.
This could reduce project uncertainty and carrying costs. However, several State laws already impose review deadlines and streamlined processing requirements. Any local program should provide a practical benefit beyond those existing requirements.
Priority processing may also affect review times for other applications unless adequate staff or consultant resources are available.
Staff Analysis
Housing Element Program E-11 directs the Town to adopt a local density bonus incentive beyond those required by State law for developments that include extremely low-income housing. The principal policy decision is therefore what form that incentive should take.
An additional residential density bonus most directly implements the Housing Element because it provides a clear relationship between deeper affordability and additional development potential. A tiered bonus could provide a modest increase for a lower percentage of ELI units and a larger increase as the percentage of ELI units grows.
The Town may also wish to combine a modest density increase with supporting incentives such as predetermined development standard flexibility, fee reductions, or expedited processing. This could create a more meaningful program while limiting the extent of the additional density increase. The Town might consider using the inclusionary housing percentage requirements as a starting point on what bonus percentage would be appropriate.
Any future ordinance should establish the minimum number or percentage of ELI units required to qualify, whether qualifying units must exceed the Town’s inclusionary housing requirements, the amount and calculation of the local density bonus, the maximum cumulative density permitted, and the relationship between the local incentive and State Density Bonus Law.
Based on the Planning Commission’s direction, staff will prepare a draft ordinance and coordinate with the Town Attorney regarding its relationship to State Density Bonus Law, the Multifamily Overlay District, and the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The draft ordinance would return to the Planning Commission for a noticed public hearing before being forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The study session does not constitute approval of a development project or adoption of an ordinance. Any future ordinance will be evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the study session.
Preparation of a future ordinance can be completed using existing staff resources and consultant funding included in the Town’s budget. Any fee waiver or financial incentive would require separate fiscal analysis and City Council approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
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ITEM 6C
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMITS,” OF TITLE 8 OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE
FROM: Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and introduce the ordinance in Attachment 1 amending Chapter 10, “Construction Time Limits,” of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND:
The Town adopted its Construction Time Limits Ordinance in 2014 in response to concerns that prolonged construction projects could create extended noise, dust, traffic, visual impacts, and other effects on surrounding properties. On March 20, 2014, the City Council directed staff to develop an ordinance that relied primarily on an administrative extension process, established clear procedures after available extensions were exhausted, used project valuation or a similar objective measure to establish construction time limits, and prevented subsequent permits or project modifications from restarting the construction clock.
The Planning Commission reviewed the developing ordinance on June 5, September 18, and October 2, 2014. The Commission supported an administrative framework, recommended use of a construction completion deposit and monetary penalties and recommended an exemption for interior-only work within an occupied structure when there is no exterior evidence of incomplete construction and no related neighborhood complaint. On October 16, 2014, the City Council introduced the ordinance, and Ordinance No. 555 subsequently established Chapter 10 of Title 8 Pursuant to City Council discussion and direction, as detailed further below, staff has prepared an Ordinance amending Chapter 10. The current version of Chapter 10 is included as Attachment 2.
The current ordinance applies broadly to construction requiring a building permit, establishes two construction-time tables based on project category and valuation, provides up to two six-month administrative extensions, requires a construction completion deposit after a project reaches its time limit, establishes escalating monetary penalties, and provides an appeal path from the Building Official to the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council.
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As the Town has administered Chapter 10, staff has found that elapsed time alone does not always indicate that a project has become a neighborhood or compliance problem. Active and otherwise compliant projects that require additional time can move through the same general process as projects that are inactive, have unresolved violations, or are creating documented nuisance impacts. This can result in routine extension requests being elevated to the City Council based primarily on the passage of time rather than on the existence of a condition requiring Council-level action.
On September 17, 2026, the City Council reviewed a comprehensive set of proposed revisions to Chapter 10 and provided directions on the scope of the ordinance, base construction periods, administrative extensions, completion deposits, transition rules, escalation standards, appeals, and penalty administration (Attachments 3). The proposed ordinance in Attachment 1 incorporates that direction.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance retains the core policy objective of completing construction within reasonable time periods while reorganizing Chapter 10 around a two-track framework. Routine projects that remain active, substantially compliant, and are making reasonable progress would remain primarily administrative. Projects involving a substantiated nuisance, material violation, prolonged inactivity, repeated noncompliance, or failure to make reasonable progress would move into an escalation process that can include corrective measures, an enforceable completion schedule, penalties, or referral to the City Council when a Council-level remedy is warranted.
September 17, 2026, City Council Direction
The following table summarizes the principal provisions of the existing ordinance and the revisions discussed and directed by the City Council on September 17, 2026. The final operative language is contained in Attachment 1.
Policy Area Existing Chapter 10 September 17 Direction / Proposed Ordinance
Application /
permit types
Chapter 10 broadly applies
to new structures,
additions, alterations,
modifications, repairs,
improvements, and other
work requiring a building
permit, with a limited
interior-work exception.
Narrow the ordinance to the permit types
and construction activity that warrant
construction-time oversight. Remove
specified lower-impact and minor permit
types from Chapter 10 so routine permits
are not placed into the full time-limit,
deposit, extension, and penalty framework.
The specific exclusions are identified in §
8-10.01 of Attachment 1.
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Construction Time Limits
October 15, 2026
Policy Area Existing Chapter 10 September 17 Direction / Proposed Ordinance
Excluded time The construction clock
generally begins at permit
issuance and continues
until final inspection, with
limited express recognition
of periods when
construction cannot
reasonably proceed.
Clarify periods that are excluded from the
construction clock so delays attributable to
circumstances identified in the ordinance
do not consume the project’s allowed
construction time.
Base
construction
time
Two separate tables apply:
new dwellings/remodels
with additions generally
receive 18–36 months;
other construction
generally receives 12–30
months. Projects over the
existing valuation caps
receive no additional base
time.
Replace the separate project-category
tables with one valuation-based schedule:
$0–$250,000: 12 months; $250,001–
$500,000: 24 months; $500,001–$1
million: 36 months; $1–$5 million: 48
months; and $5 million or more: 60
months. Use certified or Building Officialdetermined valuation as the common basis.
Administrative
extensions
The Building Official may
approve up to two sixmonth extensions.
Additional time can
require Council action
even when a project
remains active and
compliant.
Keep active, compliant projects under staff
administration when they continue to make
reasonable progress. Additional time, by
itself, should not automatically become a
Council matter; actual project conditions
should drive escalation.
Construction
completion
deposit
The deposit is collected
when the project reaches
its construction time limit
and is the lesser of 10% of
the estimated remaining
cost or $50,000.
Change the timing and amount of the
deposit. Collect a refundable deposit in
connection with permit issuance using the
valuation-based amount or parameters
established by the ordinance and/or
Council resolution, rather than calculating
the deposit after the project has already
exceeded its time limit. The September 17
proposal used 1% of project valuation with
a $50,000 cap.
Escalation
triggers
Elapsed time is a primary
driver of extension and
penalty consequences,
even where no separate
compliance problem
exists.
Escalate based on documented conditions,
including a substantiated nuisance, material
violation, prolonged inactivity, repeated
failure to comply, or failure to make
reasonable progress.
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Policy Area Existing Chapter 10 September 17 Direction / Proposed Ordinance
Notice and
cure
The existing chapter does
not organize problemproject escalation around a
defined notice-and-cure
sequence.
Provide reasonable notice, an opportunity
to correct the identified condition, and a
documented determination before
escalation. Staff may condition or deny
extensions, require corrective action or a
completion schedule, and use available
enforcement remedies.
City Council
referral
Council involvement may
occur because an applicant
has exhausted available
administrative extensions,
regardless of whether a
Council-level remedy is
otherwise necessary.
Reserve Council referral for matters where
Council action is legally required, a
Council-level remedy is needed, or Council
review would materially assist resolution.
Potential remedies include enforceable
completion schedules, conditions on
continued construction, penalty resolution
beyond staff authority, nuisance-abatement
direction, or other lawful action.
Penalty
administration
Current penalties are time
based: $0 for days 0–30;
$400/day for days 31–60;
$600/day for days 61–120;
and $1,000/day thereafter,
up to $250,000.
Use a hybrid framework in which
exceeding the base time creates potential
liability, while actual assessment and
collection may consider project progress,
good-faith efforts, circumstances outside
the owner’s control, nuisance impacts,
violations, and overall compliance.
Amounts, accrual rules, grace periods,
maximums, and collection procedures are
established while retaining the current
penalty schedule.
Penalty
adjustment
authority
The Planning Director may
reduce or waive penalties
based on specified
findings; reductions or
waivers above $5,000
require Council approval.
Retain an administrative adjustment
threshold while preserving Council
authority for larger adjustments. Allow
assessment or collection to be deferred
while an approved extension is in effect
and the project remains active and
compliant.
Appeals Appeals proceed from the
Building Official to the
Planning Director,
Planning Commission, and
City Council.
Shorten the appeal path by removing the
Planning Commission from routine
Chapter 10 appeals. Appeals would
proceed from the Building Official to the
Planning Director and then directly to the
City Council, with defined filing and
decision timelines.
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October 15, 2026
Two-Track Administration and Enforcement
The central change is that additional construction time and an unresolved project problem are no longer treated as the same issue. Under the routine administrative track, staff may manage extensions and closeout for projects that remain active, are substantially compliant with permits and conditions, and continue to make reasonable progress. Objective deadlines, documentation, deposits, and appeal rights remain in place.
Under the problem-project track, a documented nuisance, material violation, prolonged inactivity, repeated failure to comply with extension conditions or an approved completion schedule, or failure to make reasonable progress can trigger escalation. The proposed ordinance provides for notice and an opportunity to cure before stronger remedies are imposed. Council referral is reserved for matters where Council action is legally required or where a Council-level remedy would materially assist in resolving the project.
Construction Time and Valuation
The proposed ordinance also simplifies the current construction-time tables. Rather than using separate schedules for new dwellings/remodels with additions and for other construction, the ordinance uses one valuation-based schedule for covered projects. This approach is consistent with the original 2014 policy development, which concluded that valuation provides an objective measure that can account for differences in project scale and complexity. The new schedule adds higher valuation tiers so larger projects are not capped at the same 36-month maximum that currently applies once a new dwelling or major remodel exceeds $1 million.
Completion Deposit and Penalties
The deposit provisions are revised so the Town has a consistent financial accountability mechanism earlier in the permit process rather than waiting until a project has already exceeded its construction time limit. Following the September 17 presentation, staff verified that the proposed refundable construction completion deposit is 1% of project valuation, capped at $50,000. The deposit would be retained through closeout, with the remaining balance refunded after final inspection. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits and other permit types not subject to the building permit fee are not subject to construction completion deposit but are subject to the remaining provision of Chapter 10. Attachment 1 contains the operative deposit provisions, and any parameters intended to be established by Council resolution may be adopted separately.
The penalty provisions retain meaningful accountability but provide greater flexibility in administration. Exceeding the applicable base time may create potential penalty exposure, but assessment and collection can account for whether a project is active and compliant, whether delays were outside the owner’s control, and whether there are documented nuisance or violation
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October 15, 2026
concerns. This allows the Town to distinguish a project that simply needs additional time from one where delay is accompanied by inactivity or noncompliance.
Existing Permits and Implementation
The proposed transition provisions are intended to avoid restarting construction clocks or creating inconsistent treatment of permits already in process. Existing projects would retain their current construction time limit, elapsed time, and previously approved extensions, while the revised administrative, escalation, appeal, penalty-administration, and closeout procedures would apply prospectively. Existing deposits would remain in place, and projects without a deposit would become subject to the new deposit requirement at the point specified by the ordinance.
Staff recommends introduction of the ordinance in Attachment 1. If introduced, the ordinance would return to the City Council at a subsequent meeting for consideration of adoption.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that amendments to administrative construction time limits, extension procedures, deposits, appeals, penalties, and enforcement processes will not themselves result in a significant effect on the environment. Future construction projects remain subject to all otherwise applicable environmental review requirements.
2026 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Although this item was not identified as one of the City Council’s priorities in the adopted 2026- 2027 City Council Workplan, it was identified as a potential operational efficiency to improve staff capacity for core services and other special projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed ordinance is not anticipated to create a significant new General Fund impact. The revised framework is intended to reduce staff time associated with preparing routine permitextension items for City Council consideration and to focus enforcement resources on projects with documented compliance or neighborhood impacts. Deposit and penalty amounts will continue to be administered in accordance with the ordinance and any applicable City Council resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, “Construction Time Limits,” of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
2. Existing Chapter 10, “Construction Time Limits”
City Council
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October 15, 2026
3. City Council Staff Report, September 17, 2026 - Discussion and Direction on Revisions to the Construction Time Limits Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMITS," OF TITLE 8 OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Town") has authority under its police powers to regulate construction activity in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to reduce unreasonable construction-related impacts on surrounding properties and the community; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 the Town adopted Chapter 10, "Construction Time Limits," of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to establish reasonable construction completion periods, procedures for extensions, construction completion deposits, monetary penalties, appeals, and other enforcement mechanisms (“Chapter 10”); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Chapter 10 is to promote timely completion of construction while providing a reasonable process for projects that require additional time and appropriate remedies when prolonged construction results in nuisance, compliance, or neighborhood impacts; and
WHEREAS, based on the Town’s experience administering Chapter 10, the City Council finds that elapsed time alone does not necessarily establish that a construction project has become a nuisance or compliance problem, and that an active and substantially compliant project making reasonable progress may require additional time without warranting City Council intervention; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Chapter 10 can be administered more effectively by distinguishing routine project administration from problem-project escalation, so that active and compliant projects making reasonable progress may remain under staff administration while projects involving substantiated nuisance conditions, material violations, prolonged inactivity, repeated noncompliance, or failure to make reasonable progress may be subject to additional corrective or enforcement action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a single valuation-based construction time schedule provides an objective and consistent method for establishing base construction periods and recognizes that projects of substantially different size and complexity may reasonably require different amounts of time to complete; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments establish a single construction time schedule for covered projects, with base periods ranging from 12 months for projects valued at $250,000 or less to 60 months for projects valued at more than $5,000,000, subject to extensions and excluded time as provided by Chapter 10; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that certain project types and documented periods during which construction cannot reasonably proceed should be exempt from, or excluded in ITEM 6C, Attachment 1
calculating, the applicable construction time limit when consistent with the standards established by the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a refundable construction completion deposit provides an appropriate financial assurance mechanism to encourage project completion and compliance with Chapter 10 and that calculating the deposit based on project valuation at permit issuance provides a more consistent administrative framework than calculating the deposit after a project has already exceeded its construction time limit; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that monetary penalties remain an appropriate accountability and enforcement tool, but that penalty administration should permit consideration of project progress, good-faith efforts to complete construction, circumstances beyond the owner’s reasonable control, nuisance impacts, unresolved violations, and compliance with construction time extension conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a defined notice-and-cure process before escalation provides greater clarity, consistency, and procedural fairness while preserving the Town’s authority to address substantiated nuisances, material violations, prolonged inactivity, repeated noncompliance, and failure to make reasonable progress; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that referral to City Council for review should generally be reserved for matters in which Council action is legally required, a remedy within the City Council’s authority is necessary, or City Council consideration would materially assist in achieving compliance or resolving neighborhood impacts; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that streamlining the appeal process so that an appeal proceeds from the Building Official to the Planning Director and then, if necessary, directly to the City Council provides meaningful administrative review while creating a more efficient process for construction time limit decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that revisions, supplemental permits, or subsequent permits that are part of the same construction project should not restart the applicable construction time limit unless the Building Official determines that the later work constitutes a separate and independent project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that existing permits should transition to the revised framework without restarting their construction clocks, and that preserving each project’s applicable time limit, elapsed time, and previously approved extensions while applying the revised extension, escalation, appeal, penalty-administration, and closeout procedures prospectively provides a reasonable transition; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2026, the City Council considered proposed revisions to Chapter 10, including the scope of the ordinance, exemptions and excluded time, base construction periods, administrative extensions, construction completion deposits, transition of existing permits, escalation and City Council referral, appeals, and penalty administration, and provided direction to staff regarding preparation of the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2026, the City Council considered this Ordinance, the related staff report, prior legislative materials, public comments, and other information contained in the administrative record; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15000 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the amendments revise administrative regulations governing construction time limits, extensions, deposits, appeals, penalties, transition procedures, and enforcement, and do not themselves approve any construction project, grant any entitlement, or authorize any physical change to the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of these administrative regulations will not itself have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I. FINDINGS.
Based on the entirety of the administrative record before it, including, without limitation, the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; the September 17, 2026 City Council staff report and presentation; the October 15, 2026 City Council staff report; prior staff reports and legislative materials concerning Chapter 10, Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; all written and oral comments received by the Town; and all other evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
B. The documents and other materials constituting the record of proceedings upon which this Ordinance is based are located at the Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California, and are in the custody of the Community Development Director or Town Clerk, as applicable.
C. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, because the Ordinance revises administrative regulations concerning construction time limits and related procedures and does not authorize development or physical changes to the environment. It can therefore be seen with certainty that adoption of the Ordinance will not itself result in a significant effect on the environment.
D. Prolonged construction activity can result in noise, traffic, construction staging, unfinished site conditions, visual impacts, dust, debris, and other effects on adjoining properties and the surrounding community. Reasonable construction time limits further the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing clear expectations for project completion and providing mechanisms to address construction that becomes unnecessarily prolonged or disruptive.
E. The existing construction time limit regulations remain an appropriate means of encouraging timely project completion, but administration of those regulations should distinguish between an active and substantially compliant project that requires additional time and a project involving unresolved nuisance, violation, inactivity, or other material noncompliance.
F. The revised framework in this Ordinance reasonably advances the purposes of Chapter 10 by preserving objective construction deadlines, deposits, documentation, appeal rights, penalty authority, and enforcement remedies while allowing routine extensions to remain administrative when a project is active, substantially compliant, and making reasonable progress.
G. A single valuation-based construction time schedule provides a reasonable and objective method for establishing base construction periods and recognizes that projects of substantially different scale and complexity may reasonably require different amounts of time to complete.
H. The exemption and excluded-time provisions are reasonable because they prevent the construction clock from running during documented circumstances in which construction cannot reasonably proceed, while requiring such determinations to be documented by the Building Official.
I. The revised construction completion deposit is reasonably related to the Town’s interest in ensuring project completion and compliance with Chapter 10 and provides a consistent financial assurance mechanism through project closeout.
J. The revised penalty provisions preserve meaningful accountability while allowing the Town to consider project-specific circumstances, including progress, good-faith completion efforts, circumstances outside the owner’s reasonable control, nuisance impacts, unresolved violations, and compliance with construction time extension conditions.
K. The revised escalation process provides reasonable notice and an opportunity to correct identified conditions before enhanced remedies are imposed, while preserving the Town’s authority to address substantiated nuisances, material violations, prolonged inactivity, repeated noncompliance, and failures to make reasonable progress.
L. The revised appeal process provides meaningful administrative review and due process while creating a more efficient process for construction time limit decisions.
M. The transition provisions reasonably protect existing permit holders by preserving the construction time limit, elapsed time, and previously approved extensions applicable to existing projects while prospectively applying the revised administrative and enforcement procedures adopted by this Ordinance.
N. The amendments are reasonably related to the Town’s legitimate governmental interests in timely completion of construction, protection of neighborhood character and residential quality of life, consistent permit administration, efficient use of Town resources, and effective correction of nuisance and compliance conditions.
SECTION II. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Chapter 10, "Construction Time Limits," of Title 8 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is amended In its entirety as set forth below. Other chapters, sections, paragraphs and text of Title 8 are not amended and not included below and shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
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TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10 - CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMITS
§ 8-10.01. Application.
This chapter shall apply to all new construction including, but not limited to, all new structures, additions, alterations, modifications, repairs, and improvements, that require a building permit. § 8-10.015. Exemptions and excluded time.
Except as specifically provided in this section, all projects subject to Section 8-10.01 shall remain subject to the construction time limits in this chapter.
Projects involving only interior work within an existing occupied structure are exempt from this chapter when there is no exterior evidence of incomplete construction and the work does not create ongoing exterior construction impacts.
The Building Official may exclude from calculation of the applicable construction time limit documented periods during which construction cannot reasonably proceed because of:
(a) a Town- or other governmental agency-directed suspension or delay; (b) a declared local, state, or federal emergency that materially affects the project; (c) a utility or governmental action outside the reasonable control of the applicant/property owner; or
(d) another circumstance outside the reasonable control of the applicant/property owner that the Building Official determines prevented meaningful progress on the project.
The Building Official shall document any approved exemption, excluded period, or tolling determination in the permit record and shall identify the resulting applicable construction time limit.
§ 8-10.02. Construction completion defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, "completion of construction” or “construction completion” shall mean the final performance of all construction work, including, but not limited to, exterior repairs and remodeling, total compliance with all conditions of application approval, installation of all required landscaping, and the clearing and cleaning of all construction-related materials and debris from the site. Final inspection and approval of the construction work by the Town shall mark the date of construction completion for purposes of this chapter only. § 8-10.03. Construction completion estimate.
As part of any application for a Site Development Permit, the applicant/property owner shall file a reasonable estimate of the cost of the proposed construction, which shall be certified by the Building Official. For all other projects requiring only a building permit, the Building Official shall determine the estimated project valuation. Based on the certified or determined valuation, a base construction time limit shall be established for the project in accordance with Section 8-10.04.
Compliance with the applicable time limit shall be a condition of the Site Development Permit, Conditional Development Permit, or building permit, as applicable. § 8-10.04. Construction completion time limit guidelines.
Except where a construction time extension is approved pursuant to Section 8-10.05 or time is excluded pursuant to Section 8-10.05, the maximum base construction time for all projects subject to this chapter, following issuance of the building permit, shall not exceed the time limits listed in Table 1:
TABLE 1 - All Projects
Estimated Value of Project ($) Construction Time Limit
$0 to $250,000 12 months
$250,001 to $500,000 24 months
$500,001 to $1,000,000 36 months
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000 48 months
$5,000,001 plus 60 months
The construction time limit period shall commence on the date the building permit is issued, except for time excluded or tolled pursuant to Section 8-10.05.
Every building permit issued by the Town under the provisions of the building code shall expire and automatically become null and void upon reaching the applicable construction time limit unless a construction time extension under this chapter is approved under Section 8-10.05.
The time limits stated in Table 1 are the maximum base time limits allowed, and lesser time periods may be allocated to a project depending on the status of previously issued building permits or code enforcement actions.
§ 8-10.05. Construction time extensions; escalation.
If a project has not passed final inspection within the applicable base construction time limit, the applicant/owner may request a construction time extension under this chapter.
The Building Official may approve successive construction time extensions of up to six months each when: (a) the project remains active; (b) reasonable progress toward completion is being made; (c) the project is in substantial compliance with applicable permits and conditions of approval; and (d) there is no unresolved escalation condition requiring action under this section.
There shall be no numerical limit on construction time extensions approved by the Building Official solely because of the number of prior extensions or the total duration of construction, provided the findings above continue to be satisfied.
A request shall be submitted in the form and within the period established by the Building Official and shall include information reasonably required to evaluate work completed, remaining work, anticipated completion, and any unresolved compliance or neighborhood-impact issues.
The Building Official may impose reasonable conditions on a construction time extension, including a completion schedule, site-maintenance requirements, measures addressing construction impacts, or corrective actions necessary to maintain compliance.
The receipt of a complaint alone shall not require denial of a construction time extension or escalation. The Building Official shall evaluate the complaint to determine whether a substantiated and unresolved nuisance or compliance condition exists.
Each construction time extension shall run from the expiration of the applicable construction time limit or the most recently approved construction time extension. Approval of a construction time extension does not establish a new base construction time limit and does not waive any penalty, fee, cost, or other requirement applicable under this chapter.
For purposes of this chapter, a construction time extension means additional time granted pursuant to this section and supersedes any separate permit-extension requirements established under the locally amended California Building Code in effect at the time the building permit was issued.
Revisions, supplemental permits, or subsequent permits that are part of the same construction project shall not restart the construction time limit unless the Building Official determines, under criteria established by the Town and on file with the Community Development Department, that the later work constitutes a separate and independent project.
A project shall be subject to escalation when the Building Official determines that one or more of the following conditions remain unresolved after reasonable notice and an opportunity to correct:
(1) a substantiated public nuisance associated with construction activity; (2) a material violation of the Municipal Code, permit, or condition of approval; (3) prolonged inactivity without reasonable justification; (4) repeated failure to comply with conditions imposed on a construction time extension; or (5) failure to make reasonable progress under an approved completion schedule.
Upon escalation, the Building Official may deny or condition further construction time extensions, require corrective action or a completion schedule, initiate available enforcement remedies, or refer the matter to the City Council pursuant to Section 8-10.09. § 8-10.06. Construction completion deposit.
Upon permit issuance, the applicant/property owner or representative shall deliver to the Building Division a refundable construction completion deposit equal to 1% of the project valuation, not to exceed $50,000, or such other percentage or maximum amount as may be established by City Council resolution. The deposit shall be retained until final inspection and project closeout. The Town may apply the deposit to any unpaid penalty, fee, cost, or other amount lawfully due under this chapter and shall refund the remaining balance within 90 days after project closeout. § 8-10.065. Exemptions
1) Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits and other permit types not subject to the building permit fee as established in the Town’s Master Fee Schedule shall be exempt from the construction completion deposit requirements of Section 8-10.06 but shall remain subject to all other requirements under this Chapter 10.
§ 8-10.07. Penalty for failure to comply with construction time limits. (a) Assessment of Penalty.
An applicant/property owner who fails to complete construction within the applicable base construction time limit shall be subject to monetary penalties in accordance with the schedule below.
Time from Permit Expiration Penalty
0 to 30 days $0.00
31st day through the 60th day $400.00 per day
61st day through the 120th day $600.00 per day
121st day and every day thereafter $1,000.00 per day up to a maximum penalty of $250,000.00
An approved construction time continuance shall not automatically eliminate potential penalty liability; however, penalties may be deferred as approved by the Town while the project remains active, demonstrates reasonable progress, and complies with applicable permits and conditions of approval.
(b) Penalty Assessment and Waiver Authority.
Upon request by the applicant/property owner, the fines assessed pursuant to subsection (a) above may be modified, reduced or waived at the sole discretion of the Town. In determining whether to assess, reduce, defer, or waive penalties, the Town shall consider the project's progress, circumstances beyond the property owner's reasonable control, documented nuisance conditions,
outstanding violations, compliance with approved continuances, and good-faith efforts to complete construction.
The Community Development Director may reduce or waive penalties up to $5,000. Any reduction or waiver exceeding $5,000 shall require City Council approval.
Penalties may be calculated from the expiration of the applicable base construction time limit, with final assessment and collection occurring at project completion or earlier when warranted by documented noncompliance, subject to the applicable resolution and required notice and review procedures.
(c) Referral of a construction time limit violation or extension. The Building Official shall refer a construction time limit violation or request for extension, or associated penalty assessment or waiver request, to the City Council for review when one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The project has required more than two six-month construction time continuances and has failed to demonstrate reasonable progress toward completion.
2. Construction activity has ceased or substantially stopped for more than 60 consecutive days without reasonable justification or an approved construction schedule.
3. Repeated or unresolved violations involving construction noise, traffic, parking, work hours, site maintenance, or other applicable Town regulations have resulted in documented neighborhood impacts.
4. The property owner has failed to comply with conditions imposed through a previously approved construction time continuance or has failed to correct documented violations following written notice from the Town.
The Building Official shall provide the applicant/property owner with notice of the referral to City Council and notice of the review hearing pursuant to Section 1-2.02 of the Municipal Code. (d) City Council Review and Enforcement.
Upon referral by the Building Official, the City Council may review the project's construction progress, history of continuances, unresolved code violations, and documented neighborhood impacts, to determine whether fines shall be imposed pursuant to this section or be further modified based on circumstances of the project. The applicant/property owner shall be provided an opportunity to present evidence of mitigating circumstances and any additional information desired by property owner.
Following notice to the property owner and an opportunity to be heard, the City Council may impose additional conditions on future construction time continuances, require a corrective action or construction completion schedule, direct additional enforcement consistent with applicable Town regulations, or determine whether monetary penalties should be imposed, reduced, deferred, or waived.
(e) Other Enforcement Remedies.
Nothing in this section limits the Town's authority to address public nuisances, enforce construction conditions, or pursue other remedies authorized by the Municipal Code or applicable law.
§ 8-10.08. Appeals.
Any party aggrieved by a determination of the Building Official under this chapter, including the applicable construction time limit or the denial or conditioning of a construction time extension, may appeal the determination in writing to the Community Development Director within 10 days of the Building Official's decision.
The Community Development Director shall issue a written determination within 30 days after the filing of the appeal.
A party aggrieved by the Community Development Director's determination may appeal the decision to the City Council in accordance with procedures and fees established by City Council resolution. The decision of the City Council shall be final. § 8-10.09. Public nuisance declared; escalation and referral. (a) Public Nuisance.
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and, in addition to any other remedies allowed by law, may be abated pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 5 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
(b) Escalation and Referral.
The Building Official or Community Development Director may refer a project to the City Council when repeated construction delays, extended periods of inactivity, or multiple construction time continuances are accompanied by documented and unresolved nuisance conditions or code violations, including construction noise, traffic, parking, site maintenance, or unfinished construction that adversely affects surrounding properties.
Prior to referral, the Town shall provide the property owner written notice identifying the violations or nuisance conditions and a reasonable opportunity to correct them, except where immediate enforcement is authorized by law.
(c) City Council Review and Remedies.
Prior to taking action, the City Council shall provide the property owner and applicant, if different, at least 10 calendar days' written notice of the hearing, including the conditions prompting referral and the potential enforcement actions. The property owner and applicant shall have an opportunity to present information and respond to the identified concerns.
Following the hearing, the City Council may impose or approve penalties authorized by this chapter, require a reasonable corrective action or construction completion schedule, impose lawful conditions on future construction time continuances, or direct staff to pursue available enforcement
remedies, including notices of violation, administrative citations, nuisance abatement, or other remedies authorized by law.
Any nuisance abatement action shall follow the applicable notice, hearing, and enforcement procedures established under Title 6, Chapter 5.
(d) Preservation of Project Approvals.
Enforcement under this section shall be limited to construction progress, compliance with applicable regulations, and correction of documented nuisance conditions or violations. Referral to the City Council shall not constitute reconsideration, denial, or revocation of a previously approved development entitlement. Nothing in this section authorizes the Town to impose new development standards or conditions inconsistent with applicable State housing laws. (e) Other Enforcement Remedies.
Nothing in this section limits the Town's authority to pursue administrative, civil, criminal, nuisance-abatement, or other enforcement remedies otherwise available by law.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
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By: ___________________________________
Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Arika Miller, City Clerk
CHAPTER 10
CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMITS
§ 8-10.01. Application.
This chapter shall apply to all new construction including, but not limited to, all new structures, additions, alterations, modifications, repairs, and improvements, that require a building permit.
Exception: This chapter shall not apply to projects involving only interior work within an existing occupied structure where there is no exterior evidence indicating that construction is incomplete and provided there are no neighborhood complaints related to construction on the property.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.02. Construction completion defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, construction shall be complete upon the final performance of all construction work, including, but not limited to, exterior repairs and remodeling, total compliance with all conditions of application approval, installation of all required landscaping, and the clearing and cleaning of all construction-related materials and debris from the site. Final inspection and approval of the construction work by the Town shall mark the date of construction completion for purposes of this chapter only.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.03. Construction completion estimate.
As part of any application for a Site Development Permit, the applicant/owner shall file a reasonable estimate of the cost of the proposed construction which shall be certified by the Building Official, and based thereon, a construction time limit shall be established for the project in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Section 8-10.04.
Compliance with such time limit shall become a condition of the Site Development or Conditional Development Permit approval. For all other projects requiring only a building permit, the Building Official shall determine the estimated cost of construction. (§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.04. Construction completion time limit guidelines.
New Dwellings and Remodels with Additions. Except where a longer time period is approved pursuant to Section 8-10.05, the maximum time for completion of approved new dwellings or remodels with additions, following issuance of the building permit, shall not exceed the following time limits listed in Table 1:
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TABLE 1 New Dwellings and Remodels with Additions
Estimated Value of Project ($) Construction Time Limit
$0 to $250,000 18 months
$250,001 to $500,000 24 months
$500,001 to $1,000,000 30 months
$1,000,001 and over 36 months
All Other Construction Projects. Except where a longer time period is approved pursuant to Section 8-10.05, the maximum time for completion of all other applicable construction projects (e.g., remodels, alterations, modifications, repairs, new construction of accessory structures, etc.), following issuance of the building permit, shall not exceed the following time limits listed in Table 2:
TABLE 2 All Other Construction Projects
Estimated Value of Project ($) Construction Time Limit
$0 to $100,000 12 months
$100,001 to $250,000 18 months
$250,001 to $500,000 24 months
$500,001 and over 30 months
The construction time limit period shall commence on the date the building permit is issued.
The time limits stated in Tables 1 and 2 are the maximum time limits allowed and lesser time periods may be allocated to a project depending on the status of previously issued building permits or code enforcement actions.
Every building permit issued by the Town under the provisions of the building code shall expire and automatically become null and void upon reaching the construction time limit unless a time extension is granted under Section 8-10.05. Said time extension shall be granted prior to the expiration of the building permit. (§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.05. Extension of construction time limit.
In the event a project has not passed a final inspection in the allotted time period as prescribed by Table 1 or Table 2 under Section 8-10.04, the applicant/owner may be entitled to up to two, six month extensions to complete the work. An application for an extension of the construction time limit shall be submitted at least 14 days prior to the expiration of the time limit period and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the requested extension and a fee, as established by City Council resolution. If the Building Official, upon review of the application, grants an extension, the additional six month extension period shall start from the date of the original time Town of Los Altos Hills, CA
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limit expiration or the most recent extension expiration date. A construction completion deposit shall be required pursuant to Section 8-10.06 prior to the granting of the time extension.
Time limits shall not be increased through the issuance of subsequent building permits for the same project or for modifications to the original permit unless authorized by the City Council.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.06. Construction completion deposit.
Upon reaching the construction time limit set pursuant to Section 8-10.04, if a final certificate of occupancy has not been issued or final building inspection made, the property owner or representative shall deliver to the Building Department a refundable construction completion deposit (in cash or other security instrument acceptable to the Town and valid for a minimum period of two years) in an amount equal to the lesser of 10% of the estimated cost to complete the project, as determined by the Building Official, or $50,000. The deposit shall be retained until the final inspection is completed.
Should penalties accrue due to failure to complete the project within the time limits granted, said penalties may be deducted from the construction completion deposit.
If a building permit issued prior to the date of adoption of the construction time limit ordinance expires, the property owner or representative shall deliver to the Building Department a construction completion deposit prior to the issuance of a new building permit for that project.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.07. Appeals.
Any party aggrieved by the determination of the Building Official regarding the applicable time limit or by the denial of an additional six month extension, may appeal the Building Official's determination in writing to the Planning Director within 10 days of the Building Official's decision. Upon making a determination on the appeal, the Planning Director shall notify the appellant in writing within 14 days of the filing of the appeal. If the appellant feels aggrieved by the determination of the Planning Director, then the appellant may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission. If the appellant feels aggrieved by the determination of the Planning Commission, then the appellant may appeal the decision to the City Council. The appellant shall pay a hearing appeal fee at the time of filing an appeal in an amount as shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The Planning Director shall notify the appellant in writing of the date of the hearing on the appeal, and such notice shall be sent at least 10 days before the date of the hearing, which shall be held no later than 30 days after the filing of the appeal.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-10.08. Penalty for failure to comply with construction time limits. (a) If an applicant/owner fails to complete construction by the applicable time limits Town of Los Altos Hills, CA
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§ 8-10.09. Public nuisance declared.
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and, in addition to being subject to any other remedies allowed by law, may be abated as provided for in Title 6, Chapter 5 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
(§ 1, Ord. 555, eff. February 15, 2015)
set forth in this chapter, including any extensions granted under Section 8-10.05, the property owner shall be subject to the following penalties payable to the Town which shall accrue daily up to the maximum established by this section:
Time from Permit Expiration Penalty
0 to 30 days $0.00
31st day through the 60th day $400.00 per day
61st day through the 120th day $600.00 per day
121st day and every day thereafter $1,000.00 per day up to a maximum penalty of $250,000.00
Note: Penalties, fees and costs due to the Town pursuant to this chapter are due each day as the penalties accrue.
(b) For purposes of this section, if a renewed permit expires and the property owner has not advanced a project to the next level of required inspection, the calculation of penalties shall relate back to the date of the previous permit expiration. (c) The Planning Director may reduce or waive a penalty accrued under this chapter upon finding that the property owner acted in good faith and either: (1) the delay was attributable to circumstances beyond the property owner's control; or (2) imposition of the full accrued penalty would harm the public interest, provided, however, that any reduction or waiver of more than $5,000 must be approved by the City Council.
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ITEM 8A
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS September 17, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on Revisions to the Construction Time Limits Ordinance – Two-Track Policy Framework
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jay Bradford, Community Development Department
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council review Attachment 2, the annotated Chapter 10 policy redline, and provide direction on whether the proposed policy modifications are consistent with the two-theme framework, advance the overall purpose of the update, and require any adjustments before staff and the City Attorney prepare final ordinance language.
No ordinance adoption is requested at this meeting. Attachment 2 contains the detailed policy analysis, policy questions, example options, and staff-recommended ordinance language. The purpose of this report is to provide the framework for reviewing those modifications as a coordinated policy package rather than repeating each proposed change.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code establishes construction completion time limits for projects requiring a building permit. The current framework establishes construction deadlines, provides for extensions, requires a construction completion deposit, imposes monetary penalties for projects that exceed applicable time limits, and provides authority to address violations as a public nuisance.
The policy review is intended to improve how Chapter 10 distinguishes between project duration and project impacts. A project may need additional time and still remain active, orderly, and substantially compliant. A different project may have unresolved violations, prolonged inactivity, repeated failure to meet conditions, or construction impacts that have become a substantiated nuisance. A process driven primarily by elapsed time can cause these different circumstances to move through the same general extension path.
The proposed framework therefore organizes the ordinance around two themes. Theme 1, Routine Project Administration, is intended to keep active and compliant projects under staff administration while maintaining clear construction deadlines and objective requirements. Theme 2, Nuisance / Problem Project Escalation, is intended to identify when a project should move out of routine administration because a defined condition or needed remedy warrants additional oversight or City Council involvement.
ITEM 6C, Attachment 3
The overall goal is to preserve a meaningful construction-time framework while directing City Council attention to the projects and circumstances that actually warrant Council-level review or remedies, rather than requiring Council involvement based on the passage of time alone.
DISCUSSION:
Policy Framework for Reviewing Attachment 2
Attachment 2 is intended to be the primary working document for the policy discussion. It shows each proposed modification in the context of the existing Chapter 10 text and, where appropriate, identifies the reason for the change, the policy question, example policy options, and staff's recommendation as reflected in the draft language. This allows the City Council and the public to evaluate the actual policy changes without requiring the staff report to restate them.
The proposed modifications should be considered together because they implement different parts of the same framework. Changes addressing base construction time, extensions, deposits, penalties, appeals, escalation, and transition can affect the balance between routine administration and problem-project oversight. The policy question is therefore not only whether a single change works by itself, but whether the package works coherently under the two themes.
Theme 1 - Routine Project Administration
A fixed construction period remains useful because it establishes an objective expectation for completion and provides a basis for accountability. At the same time, the need for additional time does not by itself establish that a project has become a neighborhood or compliance problem. Under Theme 1, the proposed modifications should make routine administration predictable, documented, and objective while allowing staff to manage projects that remain active, are making reasonable progress, and are in substantial compliance.
In reviewing the modifications assigned to Theme 1, the central consideration is whether they preserve an understandable construction-time framework without creating unnecessary City Council review for projects that are otherwise proceeding in an orderly manner.
Theme 2 - Nuisance / Problem Project Escalation
Theme 2 addresses the point at which additional construction time is no longer the primary issue. When a project has a substantiated nuisance condition, material violation, prolonged inactivity, repeated failure to comply with conditions, or similar unresolved problem, the Town may need corrective or enforcement tools rather than simply another decision about time.
In reviewing the modifications assigned to Theme 2, the central consideration is whether the draft clearly identifies the conditions that move a project out of routine administration, provides appropriate notice and an opportunity to correct, gives staff workable remedies, and preserves City Council involvement when a Council-level remedy or broader policy judgment is needed.
Relationship of Penalties and Other Administrative Tools Several provisions support both themes rather than fitting exclusively within one. Penalties, the construction completion deposit, appeals, and transition rules should reinforce the overall framework without eliminating the distinction between an active, compliant project receiving additional time and a
project that has become a nuisance or is otherwise noncompliant. These provisions should remain meaningful accountability tools while working consistently with the two-track approach.
How Council and the Public Should Review the Policy Modifications For each significant modification in Attachment 2, staff suggests evaluating the proposal against the following questions:
1. Does the proposed modification fit the policy theme under which it is presented?
2. Does it advance the overall goal of keeping routine, active, compliant projects administrative while escalating projects based on actual nuisance, inactivity, violation, or noncompliance conditions?
3. Does it establish a clear and appropriate division between staff authority and City Council involvement, including adequate standards and safeguards?
4. Does the proposed approach work as drafted, or should it be adjusted, narrowed, expanded, or otherwise refined before the ordinance returns for adoption? Through the examples in Attachment 2 staff believe the answer is yes but the analysis in the ordinance is intended to give Council and the public practical alternatives for discussion. The staff recommendation identifies the approach currently reflected in the draft ordinance text. Council may confirm that approach, select a different policy option, or direct a specific refinement.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff requests that the City Council consider the policy modifications in Attachment 2 within the framework above and identify any changes needed to better fit the two themes or meet the overall goal of the Chapter 10 update. Staff and the City Attorney will incorporate that direction into the next draft and return with final ordinance language, together with any companion resolution needed to implement Council direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No ordinance adoption is requested. Staff will include the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act determination when the final ordinance is returned for consideration. Please see Attachment 2 as the draft Chapter 10 Construction Time Limits ordinance update.
CITY COUNCIL WORKPLAN:
Although this item was not identified as one of the City Council’s priorities in the adopted 2026-2027 City Council Workplan, it was identified as a potential operational efficiency to improve staff capacity for core services and other special projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The policy direction itself has no direct fiscal impact. Keeping routine continuances administrative could reduce staff preparation and City Council agenda time associated with individual extension requests. The timing of penalty accrual, calculation, and collection would be established in the final ordinance and could affect the timing of receipts, but the policy framework itself does not establish or change a penalty amount.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Existing Chapter 10 - Construction Time Limits
2. Annotated Chapter 10 Policy Redline – Staff Recommended Language and Council Policy Questions
ITEM 7A
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL TOWN-EMPLOYED COMMUNITY
SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM AND DIRECTION REGARDING
NEXT STEPS
FROM: Cody Einfalt, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council should:
1. Receive the report regarding the potential establishment of a Town-employed Community Service Officer (CSO) position;
2. Provide direction to staff regarding whether to continue development of a full-time, nonexempt CSO program based on a standard 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday work schedule with overtime available as operationally necessary; and
3. If the Council supports further development, direct staff to return with a final implementation plan addressing County Communications dispatch procedures, classification and compensation, one-time and recurring operating costs, vehicle and equipment needs, training and supervision, and options for adjusting private security patrol coverage to offset some or all of the recurring cost.
BACKGROUND:
During the City Council’s August 10, 2026 discussion of the Town’s law enforcement service strategy, staff identified a Community Service Officer as a potential near-term option to supplement—not replace—the law enforcement services provided by the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff. The concept was intended to provide a civilian, non-sworn resource for appropriate lower-risk, non-emergency service calls while preserving sworn deputy availability for emergencies, criminal investigations, calls involving uncertain risk, and incidents requiring law enforcement authority.
The initial concept considered whether the Town’s private security provider could respond to appropriate lower-priority calls. Santa Clara County Communications, which operates the 9-1-1 dispatch function serving the Town, advised that it would not dispatch or coordinate Countygenerated calls for service with a private security contractor. County Communications indicated, however, that it would be willing to work with a governmental employee. Separately, the Sheriff’s Office advised that it is not in a position to onboard additional CSO personnel within the Sheriff’s Office. Those operational limitations led staff to explore a Town-employed CSO as a potential bridge between County Communications, the Sheriff’s Office, Town staff, and residents.
At the August 10 meeting, the Council directed staff to return with additional information regarding CSO onboarding and whether a reduction in private security patrol coverage could offset
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some or all of the cost. An August 20 private-security analysis therefore preserved the Town’s ability to modify patrol hours and modeled an illustrative reduction from three daily eight-hour private-security shifts to two shifts per day.
Since that discussion, staff has developed a draft CSO classification, completed a compensation benchmark, obtained a fully burdened personnel-cost estimate from the former Finance Director, received FY 2025-26 calls-for-service data from the Sheriff’s Office, and received additional clarification from the West Valley Patrol Division regarding CAD call codes, beat assignments, and which call types could potentially be handled by a civilian CSO. Staff is also coordinating a meeting with County Communications to define the dispatch, radio, technology, and operating requirements that would apply to a Town employee.
DISCUSSION:
Proposed CSO Service Model
The proposed CSO would be a civilian, non-sworn Town employee. The position would not replace any sworn Sheriff staffing and would not have peace-officer authority. The purpose of the position would be to handle clearly defined, lower-risk community-service functions that do not require a sworn response, while serving as a direct Town liaison with residents and public-safety partners.
The proposed position would be full-time and non-exempt, with a standard Monday-throughFriday, 40-hour workweek. As with other non-exempt Town employees, the CSO could work authorized overtime for evening or weekend Town events, emergency response, traffic control, evacuations, or other operational needs. The base service model is not intended to create routine seven-day CSO coverage.
Potential core responsibilities include vacation/home patrol checks, parking complaints, trafficcontrol requests, found and lost property, non-injury traffic accident reports, tow-truck requests, appropriate traffic-hazard response, resident follow-up, Neighborhood Watch and community outreach, emergency-preparedness support, Town events, road closures, field observations, and interagency coordination. Certain duties—particularly non-injury collision reporting and any future cold-crime reporting—would require specific training and may require access to Sheriff systems and an enhanced background process.
Calls That Would Remain With Sworn Law Enforcement or Other Existing Providers The CSO would not be used simply because a call is designated Priority 3. The Sheriff’s Office has advised that some prior residential burglaries, for example, may be classified as Priority 3. Call type, known facts, and risk—not priority level alone—must therefore determine whether a CSO response is appropriate.
Alarm calls would remain with Sheriff’s deputies because an alarm activation may represent an active burglary or other crime in progress. Likewise, 9-1-1 unknown/abandoned/cellular calls, suspicious persons or vehicles, welfare checks, disturbances, domestic incidents, crimes in
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progress, calls involving weapons or threats, and other situations with unknown or elevated risk would remain with sworn law enforcement. Court subpoenas and restraining-order service would also remain with peace officers. Injured-animal calls would continue to be handled through the Town’s separate Palo Alto Animal Control service arrangement.
FY 2025-26 Calls-for-Service Analysis
The Sheriff’s Office provided 3,726 CAD incidents with initial priorities 1, 2, or 3 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Captain Neil Valenzuela clarified that only incidents assigned to Los Altos Hills beats L1 through L5 should be treated as Town workload for this analysis.
Transit (T1), Stanford, Foothill College, out-of-jurisdiction, blank, and other beat assignments do not consume the Town’s contracted service hours. Filtering the dataset to L1-L5 results in 3,280 Town-beat incidents.
Of those 3,280 incidents, 591 include a “NO RESPONSE” disposition. Captain Valenzuela advised that NO RESPONSE is a supervisor-assigned disposition, commonly used when a 9-1-1 call is verified as a non-emergency or accidental dial and a field response is not required. Excluding those dispositions leaves 2,689 incidents for purposes of evaluating calls that may have generated field activity.
Call Type FY 2025-26
Non-NO
RESPONSE
Entered
Mon.–Fri.
Notes
Patrol checks (PATCK) 1,151 655 Resident-requested/vacation home checks
Parking complaints 54 32 PARKING and 22500
Traffic-control requests (1184) 16 14 Traffic control
Found / lost property 6 6 FNDPRP and LSTPRP
Non-injury traffic accidents (1182) 4 4 CSO-appropriate with training Tow-truck requests (1185) 3 3 CSO-appropriate
Total clearly identified CSOappropriate calls1,234 714 Excludes NO RESPONSE dispositions
The 1,234 clearly identified CSO-appropriate incidents represent approximately 45.9 percent of the 2,689 Town-beat incidents that did not receive a NO RESPONSE disposition. Patrol checks account for 1,151 of those incidents—approximately 22 per week, or 3.2 per day—and are the largest clearly identified workload category. Because the proposed CSO would normally work Monday through Friday, staff also reviewed the day of call entry: 714 of the 1,234 clearly identified incidents were entered Monday through Friday. Actual transfer of calls would depend on the CSO’s work hours, simultaneous workload, dispatch protocols, and whether a call remains appropriate for a civilian response when it is received.
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An additional 130 non-NO RESPONSE incidents fall into categories that could potentially be handled by a CSO depending on circumstances, training, and County Communications protocols:
60 VEHACC incidents, 62 traffic-hazard incidents coded TRAFFIC or 1125, and 8 specialassignment (SA) incidents. Of those, 94 were entered Monday through Friday. Staff has not included these calls in the baseline CSO workload because the available CAD data do not provide sufficient detail to determine whether every incident was suitable for a civilian response.
The incident totals are a measure of service activity, not equivalent units of workload. A patrol check does not consume the same amount of deputy time as a traffic collision, burglary investigation, or other complex call. The current CAD extract does not provide reliable time-oncall information by incident type. Accordingly, the analysis demonstrates that there is a recurring volume of work that could be assigned to a CSO, but it should not be interpreted to mean that the same percentage of Sheriff contract hours would be eliminated.
Compensation and Classification
The Town’s compensation benchmark compared the proposed CSO classification with similar civilian public-safety positions in Hillsborough, Los Altos, Atherton, Campbell, and Los Gatos.
The benchmark identified a market median annual salary range of $87,589 at the minimum, $96,595 at the midpoint, and $108,701 at the maximum.
Compensation Measure Base Salary Fully Burdened Cost
Minimum $87,589 $118,245
Midpoint $96,595 Approx. $130,400
Maximum $108,701 $146,746
Using that benchmark range, the former Finance Director calculated a fully burdened annual personnel cost of approximately $118,245 to $146,746, or $56.85 to $70.55 per hour. Applying the same methodology to the benchmark midpoint produces an approximate planning value of $130,400 per year. The final salary range, classification placement, and budget appropriation would be brought back to the Council before implementation.
County Communications and Operational Integration
The practical value of a Town-employed CSO depends on the position being able to communicate effectively with County Communications and coordinate with Sheriff personnel. Staff has requested a meeting with County Communications to determine the precise operating requirements. Items to be resolved include whether and how the CSO would be entered into CAD, radio interoperability, portable and vehicle radio requirements, mobile-computer or tablet access, authorized call types, dispatch procedures, officer-safety and escalation protocols, training requirements, background or system-access requirements, and any one-time or recurring County charges.
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Until those protocols are established, staff recommends that the Council treat the list of potential CSO calls as a planning framework rather than a final dispatch matrix. A written operating protocol should be completed before a CSO begins receiving County-dispatched calls.
Vehicle, Equipment, and One-Time Implementation Costs
A dedicated additional fleet vehicle would be required. Consistent with the Town’s existing fleet and Council interest in electric vehicles, staff is considering a Kia Niro EV or similar electric vehicle for the CSO. Final pricing has not yet been obtained.
Startup Item Preliminary Approach Status
Dedicated EV Kia Niro EV or similar vehicle already familiar to Town fleet operations
Cost TBD
Vehicle upfit Town/CSO markings, appropriate amber warning lighting, equipment storage and mounts
Cost TBD
Communications /
technology
County-compatible radio(s), programming/installation,
tablet or mobile computer, mount and mobile
connectivity
Pending County
Communications
Uniforms / identification Initial uniform allocation, outerwear, footwear/PPE, Town identification clearly distinguishing CSO from
sworn personnel
Cost TBD
Field equipment Traffic-control equipment, cones, safety vest, flashlight, first-aid equipment and related supplies
Cost TBD
Recruitment /
background
Recruitment, Live Scan/background review, DMV
review and other pre-employment screening
Cost TBD
Initial training County Communications orientation, traffic control, non-injury collision reporting, CPR/first aid, deescalation and Town procedures Cost TBD
EV charging Use existing Town charging capacity if sufficient; dedicated charging infrastructure only if needed
To be confirmed
Recurring non-personnel costs would also include vehicle insurance, charging and maintenance, communications/data service, any County radio/CAD fees, uniform replacement, ongoing training, and authorized overtime. Those costs are not yet quantified and would be included in a final implementation budget if the Council directs staff to proceed.
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Relationship to Private Security Patrol Services
The CSO and private-security patrol program perform different functions. A Town CSO could receive appropriate calls through County Communications, prepare certain official reports if trained and authorized, coordinate directly with public agencies, and perform Town-assigned community-service duties. Private security provides a visible observe-and-report patrol presence but is not integrated into County Communications for dispatch to Town calls for service.
The Town’s August private-security analysis modeled an illustrative reduction from three eighthour private-security shifts per day to two. Under the Securitas proposal used for that analysis, the estimated annual base-cost reduction was approximately $128,399. That amount is similar to the approximate midpoint fully burdened personnel cost of a CSO. The two-shift estimate was a planning scenario rather than a formal revised vendor quote, and final savings would need to be confirmed before any service-level change.
If the Council ultimately wishes to offset CSO costs by reducing private-security coverage, staff would recommend structuring the reduction so that evening and weekend coverage is preserved to the extent desired by the Council, recognizing that the proposed CSO would normally work Monday through Friday. Staff would return with a specific service schedule and confirmed vendor pricing before implementing any reduction.
Council Direction Options
For discussion purposes, the Council may provide direction along one of the following general paths:
1. Continue development of the CSO program and return with a final implementation plan that includes a corresponding private-security service reduction or reconfiguration;
2. Continue development of the CSO program without assuming a reduction in privatesecurity patrol coverage, with the fiscal impact evaluated as an additive service enhancement; or
3. Do not proceed with further CSO implementation planning at this time and retain the existing Sheriff/private-security service model.
If the Council directs staff to continue, staff would complete the County Communications operating protocol, obtain final vehicle and equipment pricing, confirm training and system-access requirements, refine the classification and compensation proposal, obtain confirmed privatesecurity pricing for any revised patrol schedule, and return to the Council for formal authorization and appropriation before implementation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This discussion-and-direction item is an organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and therefore is not a “project” for
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purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). Any later action requiring separate environmental review would be evaluated at the time of that action.
CITY COUNCIL WORKPLAN:
This item supports the Town’s public safety and fiscal responsibility priorities by evaluating whether a civilian Town resource can improve service for lower-risk community needs, preserve sworn law enforcement capacity for calls requiring deputy authority, and provide the Council with options for coordinating CSO costs with the Town’s supplemental private-security program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this report and providing direction. If implemented, the currently estimated fully burdened annual personnel cost for a CSO is approximately $118,245 to $146,746, before overtime and recurring non-personnel operating costs. One-time implementation costs—including a dedicated EV, vehicle upfit, communications equipment, uniforms, field equipment, recruitment/background expenses, and initial training— remain to be quantified.
As a planning comparison, the August 2026 private-security analysis estimated that reducing the Securitas patrol model from three daily eight-hour shifts to two could reduce annual base contract costs by approximately $128,399. That estimate was illustrative and would require confirmation through revised vendor pricing. Depending on final salary placement, startup costs, County Communications requirements, and the private-security service level selected by the Council, a reduction in private-security coverage could offset a substantial portion of the CSO’s recurring personnel cost but would not necessarily offset one-time implementation or other recurring operating costs.
If the Council directs staff to proceed, staff will return with a detailed implementation and financial plan before requesting authorization to create/fill the position, purchase a vehicle, reduce privatesecurity service levels, or appropriate additional funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Community Service Officer Job Description
2. Community Service Officer Compensation Benchmark
ITEM 7A Attachment 1
Title
Community Service Officer
Description
Under general supervision, the Community Service Officer supports public safety and serves as a key liaison between the Town, residents, and various public agencies. The position responds to non-emergency requests, coordinates community outreach and emergency preparedness efforts, and assists in enhancing safety and service delivery. This civilian, nonsworn role contributes critically to the Town's community engagement and interagency collaboration.
Example of Duties
• Respond to non-emergency public safety and community service requests from residents and the public.
• Receive, investigate, document, and follow up on resident complaints and service issues.
• Conduct field inspections related to public safety, traffic, parking, pathways, and vegetation concerns.
• Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, fire agencies, utilities, and other governmental bodies to resolve community issues.
• Assist with emergency preparedness programs, public education, Neighborhood Watch, and community outreach activities.
• Support traffic control, road closures, evacuations, and special events as assigned. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, notices, and maintain detailed records.
• Provide information and assistance to residents regarding Town services, policies, and procedures.
• Identify community concerns and recommend appropriate solutions or referrals. • Represent the Town at meetings, community events, and interagency gatherings. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to:
• Analyze and interpret community concerns and information from partner agencies. • Communicate effectively and tactfully both verbally and in writing. • Exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. • Prepare clear and accurate reports and correspondence. • Work independently and prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
2 • Establish effective working relationships with the public, staff, and outside agencies.
Knowledge of:
• Customer service and public relations principles.
• Basic emergency preparedness and community safety practices. • Recordkeeping, report writing, and standard office software applications. • Applicable Town policies, procedures, and municipal regulations.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. An associate's degree or coursework in public administration, criminal justice, emergency management, or related fields is desirable.
Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
Experience:
One year of increasingly responsible experience in customer service, community services, code compliance, emergency preparedness, law enforcement support, or related fields is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily in office and outdoor field settings requiring walking, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. The position involves regular use of computers, communication devices, and requires mobility to engage with the community and respond to field assignments. Communication demands include clear verbal and written interaction within varied environments.
ITEM 7A Attachment 2
Overview and methodology
Rather than rely on job titles alone, Holly evaluates each classification based on the substance of its duties, organizational context, and functional role within the agency. Each position is matched to peer roles using four key weighted dimensions, using an algorithm developed in close collaboration with our city and county partners:
• Duties (40%) - Core functional tasks and responsibilities that define the role's purpose and organizational function
• Seniority & Authority Level (30%) - Supervisory responsibilities, decision-making authority, and organizational positioning
• Required Qualifications & Market Standards (20%) - Educational requirements, professional certifications, and industry-standard knowledge domains • Work Environment & Context (10%) - Physical work environment, operational context, and working conditions
Each match receives a similarity score between 70% and 100%. Classifications with similarity below 70% are excluded from analysis to preserve benchmarking integrity.
2 SALARY COMPARISON
You Market Median Market Average
Min salary (annual) - $87,589 (▼100%) $88,197 (▼100%)
Median salary (annual) - $96,595 (▼100%) $97,703 (▼100%) Max salary (annual) - $108,701 (▼100%) $108,485 (▼100%)
BENCHMARK SUMMARY
Class Jurisdiction Bargaining
Unit
Min
Salary
(annual)
Mid
Salary
(annual)
Max
Salary
(annual)
Match
%
Community
Service
Officer
Hillsborough
Town
HPOA -
Hillsborough
Police Officer
Association
$76,866
(0%)
$84,724
(0%)
$93,410
(0%) 80%
Community
Service
Officer
Los Altos
City
Peace
Officers
Association
$94,732
(0%)
$104,442
(0%)
$115,147
(0%) 69%
Community
Services
Officer /
Code
Enforcement
Atherton
Town
-
$97,561
(0%)
$107,561
(0%)
$118,586
(0%) 66%
Community
Services
Officer
City of
Campbell
CPCEA -
Campbell
Police Civilian
Employees
Association
$87,589
(0%)
$96,595
(0%)
$106,579
(0%) 59%
Community
Services
Officer
Los Gatos
Town
TEA - Town
Employees
Association
$84,239
(0%)
$95,191
(0%)
$108,701
(0%) 52%
3 Hillsborough Town Benchmarks
Los Altos Hills's Community Service Officer <> Hillsborough Town's Community Service Officer (80% match)
Summary: Both the Los Altos Hills and Hillsborough Town Community Service Officer roles serve as non-sworn public safety support positions focused on community engagement, law enforcement support, and public outreach. They share core duties such as responding to non-emergency requests, coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies, and preparing reports. However, the Hillsborough Town role includes additional responsibilities like evidence collection and vehicle maintenance, reflecting a broader scope within law enforcement support. The work environments differ somewhat, with Hillsborough Town involving more exposure to hazardous conditions and physical demands.
Key Similarities:
• Both positions operate under general supervision and focus on non-sworn law enforcement or public safety support duties, emphasizing community liaison and outreach functions.
• Each role involves responding to non-emergency public safety requests, conducting investigations or observations related to community concerns, and preparing detailed reports and correspondence.
• Coordination with multiple agencies and participation in community programs such as Neighborhood Watch and emergency preparedness are central to both roles. • Both require effective communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professional relationships with the public and partner organizations.
• Educational and experience requirements are similar, typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and about one year of relevant experience, along with a valid California driver's license.
Key Differences:
• The Hillsborough Town specification includes more explicit law enforcement support tasks such as evidence collection and processing, vehicle maintenance coordination, and handling subpoenas, which are not mentioned in the Los Altos Hills role. • Los Altos Hills emphasizes community service aspects like addressing vegetation concerns and broader community service requests, whereas Hillsborough Town focuses more on law enforcement procedural support and traffic control at incidents. • Work environment descriptions differ notably; Hillsborough Town involves exposure to hazardous materials, inclement weather, and physical demands including lifting heavier weights, while Los Altos Hills describes lighter physical demands and a mix of office and outdoor fieldwork.
4 • The Hillsborough Town role explicitly references knowledge of laws, regulations, and law enforcement databases, indicating a more technical knowledge base compared to the broader public safety and community relations knowledge in Los Altos Hills.
Evaluation: These Community Service Officer specifications from Los Altos Hills and Hillsborough Town represent intermediate to strong candidates for salary benchmarking due to their substantial overlap in core public safety support and community liaison duties. The differences in law enforcement technical responsibilities and physical work environment suggest some variation in role complexity and operational context, which should be considered in benchmarking. Overall, the roles align well enough in purpose and qualifications to provide meaningful comparative data, though adjustments may be needed to account for the broader scope and environmental demands in Hillsborough Town.
5 Los Altos City Benchmarks
Los Altos Hills's Community Service Officer <> Los Altos City's Community Service Officer (69% match)
Summary: Both the Los Altos Hills and Los Altos City Community Service Officer specifications describe non-sworn roles focused on supporting public safety through community engagement, code enforcement, and liaison activities. Each position involves field inspections, complaint investigations, and coordination with other agencies, emphasizing community outreach and safety programs. However, the Los Altos City role has a stronger emphasis on code enforcement and crime prevention programs, while the Los Altos Hills role includes broader emergency preparedness and traffic control support. The work environments share similarities but differ in physical demands and operational context.
Key Similarities:
• Both roles operate under general supervision and perform non-sworn public safety support duties, focusing on community liaison and service functions. • Field inspections, investigation of complaints, and coordination with external agencies are core duties in both specifications, highlighting a shared functional responsibility in community safety and ordinance compliance.
• Each position involves community outreach activities such as Neighborhood Watch coordination and public education related to safety and crime prevention. • Both require preparation of reports and documentation, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professional relationships with the public and partner agencies.
Key Differences:
• The Los Altos City specification places a stronger emphasis on code enforcement, including issuing notices of violation and citations, crime analysis, and managing property and evidence, which are not explicitly detailed in the Los Altos Hills role. • Emergency preparedness and traffic control support are more prominent in the Los Altos Hills specification, reflecting a broader scope in public safety support beyond code enforcement.
• Physical demands differ notably; Los Altos City’s role involves more strenuous activities such as climbing, crawling, and lifting heavier weights, whereas Los Altos Hills describes lighter physical requirements consistent with a civilian, non-sworn position.
• Qualification requirements in Los Altos Hills include some preference for related education and experience, while Los Altos City requires only a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience, indicating different market entry standards.
6 Evaluation: The two Community Service Officer specifications from Los Altos Hills and Los Altos City represent intermediate similarity suitable for salary benchmarking with caution.
Their shared focus on community safety support and liaison duties provides a solid basis for comparison, but differences in core emphasis—code enforcement versus broader emergency preparedness—and physical demands introduce notable distinctions. Ambiguities arise from the Los Altos City role’s broader functional areas including property and evidence handling, which are absent in Los Altos Hills. Overall, these specifications align sufficiently to inform benchmarking but require contextual adjustments to account for their differing operational scopes and qualification expectations within their respective jurisdictions.
7 Atherton Town Benchmarks
Los Altos Hills's Community Service Officer <> Atherton Town's Community Services Officer / Code Enforcement (66% match)
Summary: The Community Service Officer from Los Altos Hills and the Community Services Officer / Code Enforcement from Atherton Town share a foundational role in supporting public safety and community engagement through non-sworn duties. Both positions involve fieldwork, community outreach, and coordination with various agencies, emphasizing public education and enforcement of local regulations. However, the Atherton role incorporates a stronger focus on code enforcement and legal processes, while the Los Altos Hills role centers more on community liaison and emergency preparedness support. These distinctions influence the scope and complexity of their duties and qualifications.
Key Similarities:
• Both roles operate under general supervision and perform non-sworn duties that support public safety and community services, emphasizing liaison functions between the municipality and residents or agencies.
• Each position involves responding to community concerns, conducting field inspections or investigations related to public safety or code compliance, and preparing detailed reports and documentation.
• Community outreach and public education are integral to both roles, including participation in neighborhood programs, meetings, and coordination with multiple departments or external agencies.
• Both require effective communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments, reflecting similar operational expectations.
Key Differences:
• The Atherton position explicitly combines community services with code enforcement responsibilities, including investigating municipal code violations, issuing citations, and assisting with legal proceedings, which adds a significant enforcement and regulatory dimension absent in the Los Altos Hills role.
• Los Altos Hills focuses more on emergency preparedness, traffic control support, and non-emergency public safety requests, highlighting a broader community safety and service delivery function rather than regulatory enforcement. • Qualification requirements differ notably; Atherton mandates an Associate degree and specific certification in code enforcement, along with more extensive experience, whereas Los Altos Hills requires a high school diploma equivalency with preferred related coursework and less stringent experience.
• The work environment for Atherton includes exposure to hazardous conditions, construction sites, and potential emergency response overtime, contrasting with Los
8 Altos Hills' primarily office and outdoor field settings with less physical demand and hazard exposure.
Evaluation: These two specifications represent intermediate similarity suitable for salary benchmarking within the public safety support and community services domain, particularly for non-sworn roles. The shared emphasis on community liaison, public education, and field investigations provides a solid basis for comparison. However, the added enforcement and legal responsibilities in the Atherton role introduce complexity and specialization that reduce direct equivalence. Ambiguities arise from the broader scope of the Atherton position and differing qualification standards, suggesting careful consideration when aligning compensation or career progression frameworks across these jurisdictions.
9 City of Campbell Benchmarks
Los Altos Hills's Community Service Officer <> City of Campbell's Community Services Officer (59% match)
Summary: The Community Service Officer from Los Altos Hills and the Community Services Officer from the City of Campbell share a foundational role in supporting public safety and community engagement, though their specific duties and operational focus differ. Both positions involve non-sworn, civilian responsibilities that assist law enforcement and community safety efforts, with an emphasis on public interaction and enforcement of regulations. However, the Los Altos Hills role leans more towards community liaison, outreach, and emergency preparedness, while the City of Campbell role emphasizes law enforcement support functions such as parking enforcement, prisoner transport, and crime scene processing. These distinctions create a moderate overlap in core functions but notable differences in scope and specialization.
Key Similarities:
• Both roles operate under general supervision and serve as civilian support to law enforcement agencies, focusing on public safety and community service without sworn officer powers.
• Each position requires responding to public requests and complaints, preparing reports, and maintaining records, highlighting administrative and communication responsibilities.
• Both require valid California driver's licenses and involve fieldwork that includes walking, standing, and interacting with the public in various environments. • Effective communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently or within a team are essential abilities shared by both roles.
Key Differences:
• The Los Altos Hills Community Service Officer emphasizes community outreach, emergency preparedness, and liaison functions with multiple public agencies, focusing on non-emergency public safety support and community engagement. • Conversely, the City of Campbell Community Services Officer performs more direct law enforcement support duties such as enforcing parking regulations, issuing citations, processing crime scenes, prisoner transport, and providing first aid, reflecting a more enforcement-oriented role.
• Qualification requirements differ notably; the City of Campbell position mandates completion of a corrections academy and specific legal training (832 PC class), indicating a higher level of law enforcement procedural knowledge, whereas Los Altos Hills prefers but does not require related coursework and focuses more on customer service and emergency management knowledge.
• Work environments differ in operational context; the City of Campbell role involves more exposure to potentially hazardous or emergency situations requiring physical
10 exertion like bending, crawling, and lifting, while the Los Altos Hills role combines office and outdoor fieldwork with less emphasis on physical demands related to law enforcement activities.
Evaluation: These two specifications represent intermediate similarity suitable for salary benchmarking within the broader category of civilian public safety support roles. The Los Altos Hills Community Service Officer is more community and liaison focused, while the City of Campbell Community Services Officer has a stronger law enforcement support and enforcement emphasis. Ambiguities arise from the differing scopes of duties and qualification requirements, which reflect distinct operational priorities and training expectations. Despite these differences, the shared foundational purpose of supporting public safety and community interaction provides a reasonable basis for comparative analysis, though adjustments may be necessary to account for the enforcement-related responsibilities unique to the City of Campbell role.
11 Los Gatos Town Benchmarks
Los Altos Hills's Community Service Officer <> Los Gatos Town's Community Services Officer (52% match)
Summary: The Community Service Officer from Los Altos Hills and the Community Services Officer from Los Gatos Town share a foundational role as civilian, non-sworn public safety support positions with community engagement and liaison responsibilities. Both roles involve responding to public requests, coordinating with agencies, and supporting community safety initiatives, though the Los Gatos Town role includes more direct law enforcement support functions such as patrol and evidence handling. The qualifications for both positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and emphasize communication and community relations skills, with some differences in desired additional knowledge and physical demands. Work environments for both are primarily office-based with community interaction, but the Los Gatos Town role includes shift work and uniform requirements, indicating a more formal law enforcement support context.
Key Similarities:
• Both positions are civilian, non-sworn roles focused on supporting public safety and community services within their respective towns.
• Each role involves responding to non-emergency public safety requests, community outreach, and coordination with other public agencies to enhance safety and service delivery.
• Both require effective communication skills, report preparation, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment. • Educational requirements are similar, with a minimum of high school graduation or equivalent, and both value knowledge in public relations, community safety, and basic office procedures.
• The work environments include office settings with community interaction and require physical ability to perform duties such as walking, standing, and occasional lifting.
Key Differences:
• The Los Gatos Town Community Services Officer has a broader scope including patrol duties, crime prevention, evidence custody, and court appearances, reflecting a closer alignment with law enforcement functions, whereas the Los Altos Hills Community Service Officer focuses more on community liaison, non-emergency response, and emergency preparedness support.
• Los Gatos Town requires shift work, weekend availability, and uniform wearing, indicating a more formalized and possibly more demanding operational context compared to the general supervision and standard scheduling implied in Los Altos Hills.
12 • The Los Gatos Town role includes specific responsibilities such as issuing traffic citations, assisting injured citizens with first aid, and managing evidence, which are not present in the Los Altos Hills description.
• Qualification differences include Los Gatos Town emphasizing the ability to work irregular hours and maintain alertness under stress, while Los Altos Hills highlights abilities related to analyzing community concerns and establishing effective relationships.
• Physical demands in Los Gatos Town include maintaining concentration for prolonged periods and performing duties alone, whereas Los Altos Hills emphasizes mobility and occasional lifting with less focus on continuous alertness or solo work.
Evaluation: These two specifications represent intermediate similarity suitable for salary benchmarking within the public safety support sector, but with notable distinctions in operational scope and work context. The Los Gatos Town Community Services Officer role is more aligned with traditional law enforcement support functions, including patrol and evidence management, while the Los Altos Hills Community Service Officer centers on community liaison and non-emergency support. Ambiguities arise from the broader law enforcement duties in Los Gatos Town that are absent in Los Altos Hills, which may affect direct comparability. Overall, the roles share enough foundational elements to be considered related but require careful contextual adjustment when used for benchmarking purposes in California municipal public safety support roles.
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS October 15, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE HISTORY COMMITTEE’S REQUEST TO
REINSTALL THE DE ANZA TREK PLAQUE AT EDITH PARK
FROM: Arika Birdsong-Miller
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council should:
Consider the History Committee’s request to reinstall one of the De Anza Trek plaques at Edith Park with an additional interpretive plaque clarifying its association with the 1976 De Anza Reenactment Trek and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND:
The Los Altos Hills History Committee has requested that the Town reinstall one of two existing De Anza Trek plaques at Edith Park as part of the Committee’s 2026 Work Plan and in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the original De Anza expedition.
The two plaques were originally installed at Edith Park and at the corner of Miranda and Fremont Roads to commemorate the 1976 De Anza Reenactment Trek. According to the History Committee, the plaques were subsequently removed following concerns that the inscriptions could lead members of the public to believe that the original 1776 De Anza expedition traveled through Los Altos Hills. The City Council at that time agreed to their removal.
DISCUSSION:
To address the concern that resulted in the original plaques being removed, the History Committee proposes installing a smaller supplemental plaque alongside the existing De Anza Trek plaque stating:“Route Taken by the De Anza Reenactment Riders March 26, 1976.” The Committee believes this additional language would provide appropriate historical context and clearly distinguish the route of the 1976 reenactment riders from that of the original 1776 expedition. The Committee is requesting that one of the existing plaques be reinstalled at Edith Park. The second existing plaque is currently being displayed as part of the 250th Anniversary Salute at the Los Altos History Museum and, upon its return to the Town, is proposed to be displayed at the Heritage House.
The Committee has also indicated that a large stone has been offered for mounting the plaque rather than reinstalling it in concrete as it was originally displayed.
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding whether to proceed with the History Committee’s proposed reinstatement of the plaque at Edith Park.
ITEM 7B
Staff Report to City Council
De Anza Trek Plaque
October 15, 2026
2 FISCAL IMPACT:
The History Committee estimates the cost of the proposed supplemental bronze plaque at approximately $250.
ATTACHMENT:
1. October 2, 2026 Letter from the Los Altos Hills History Committee Regarding Reinstallation of the De Anza Plaque
Los Altos Hills History Committee
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
October 2, 2026
Los Altos Hills Town Council
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Re: Reinstalling the De Anza Plaque – Part of the Committee’s 2026 Work Plan Dear Mayor and Council Members:
The History Committee is requesting that one of the two De Anza Trek Plaques be reinstated at Edith Park with a second small plaque that states “” Route Taken by the DeAnza Reenactment Riders March 26, 1976. The second Plaque is being displayed as part of the 250th Anniversary Salute at the Los Altos History Museum and when returned to the Town, it will be displayed at the Heritage House.
Originally, the two plaques were placed at Edith Park and at the corner of Miranda and Fremont celebrating the1976 De Anza Reenactment Trek. A resident requested their removal because he felt that inscription on the plaques misled the public in believing the original 1776 De Anza Trek passed through Los Altos Hills. The Council at the time agreed and the plaques were removed. This explains our request for another small plaque, so it accurately states that it was the 1976 riders that passed by through Los Altos Hills.
The Committee think that this is the appropriate year for the reinstatement of the plaque in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first Trek. The second plaque cost in bronze is estimated at $250.00. Originally, the plaque was set in concrete, but we have been offered a large stone in which to set the plaque.
Sincerely,
Bernardo Ferrari and Carol Gottlieb
Co – chairs of the History Committee
ITEM 7B, Attachment 1