DATE:
September 8, 2026
CATEGORY:
Consent
DEPT.:
City Manager’s Office
TITLE: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Board, Commission,
and Committee Work Plans
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the recommended board, commission, and committee work plans for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
BACKGROUND
Adopted by the City Council on November 20, 2012, Council Policy A -23, “Work Item Referral Process for Council Advisory Bodies and Councilmember Committees,” requires all boards, commissions, and committees to annually prepare work plans for Council review and approval (Attachment 1). There are currently 10 Council-appointed boards, commissions, or committees:
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
• Board of Library Trustees (BL)
• Downtown Committee (DTC)
• Environmental Planning Commission (EPC)
• Human Relations Committee (HRC)
• Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC)
• Performing Arts Committee (PAC)
• Senior Advisory Committee (SAC)
• Visual Arts Committee (VAC)
• Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
ANALYSIS
Every board, commission, or committee except the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) ha s submitted a work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY 26-27) (Attachment 2). The YAC’s work plan is typically submitted later to better align with the school year calendar. The YAC is expected to send its work plan to the Council Youth Services Committee in late fall 2026.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Board, Commission, and Committee Work Plans September 8, 2026
Staff liaisons provided summaries of each board, commission, or committee’s major focus areas below.
1. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee: The primary focus areas for this year’s BPAC work plan are reviewing and providing input into the Rengstorff Complete Streets Study, Evelyn Avenue Complete Streets Project, and implementation of Active Transportation Plan Policies and Programs. The BPAC will also review and comment on various capital projects at the early design phase, continue coordination with other jurisdictions BPAC’s and participate in various bicycle and pedestrian engagement and encouragement activities.
2. Board of Library Trustees : The Board of Library Trustees advises the City Council and staff on Library matters. The Board’s general functions include adopting rules and regulations necessary for the administration and protection of the Mountain View Public Library , assisting in the planning of Library services for the community, and accepting money, personal property, or real estate donated to the Library. Major focus areas for the coming year include reviewing current trends and topics in public libraries as well as statistics and performance measures.
3. Downtown Committee : The DTC focuses on reviewing and providing input on policies, projects, and economic vitality initiatives in Downtown Mountain View. Over the past year, the DTC contributed feedback on the continued implementation of the Downtown Mountain View Pedestrian Mall, the Economic Vitality Strategy, the Outdoor Patio Program, and Downtown Mountain View activations such as social zones and community programming. The committee also received updates and provided input on topics including retail vacancy, Downtown Mountain View events, and the Downtown Entertainment Zone Pilot Program. In Fiscal Year 2 6-27, the DTC will continue to support efforts that enhance the vibrancy and vitality of Downtown Mountain View, including implementation of the Downtown Mountain View Parking Strategy and activation of vacant properties.
The DTC requested that Item F of the proposed work plan (continued implementation and activation of the Interim Castro Street Pedestrian Mall) include mention of a public restroom as a potential improvement to the Pedestrian Mall. Staff is aware of community interest in a Downtown public restroom facility and is exploring this option. The addition of a restroom Downtown involve s staff from multiple departments, capital project planning, and funding for construction and maintenance. Given the complexity of a project such as this, it is best initiated and managed at the staff level. Similar to other capital projects with high community interest, staff would seek input from the Downtown Committee and other Council advisory bodies as appropriate.
4. Environmental Planning Commission : The EPC is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the physical development of the City, including the General Plan, Precise Plans, Zoning Ordinance, subdivisions, Fiscal Year 2026-27 Board, Commission, and Committee Work Plans September 8, 2026
environmental planning, and other planning and land use policies. Over the next year, the EPC will continue its role in reviewing development applications with Zoning and General Plan Amendments and Bonus Floor Area Ratio (FAR) projects. Aside from that, the EPC’s work plan is determined by the Council Strategic Priorities and Work Plan. The EPC will continue to have a key role in recommending policy direction on major City initiatives, including the R3 Zoning update, Dark Sky Ordinance, Historic Preservation Ordinance , and Housing Element Program implementation items. Some other Council work plan items not shown in the EPC’s work plan may necessitate ad hoc EPC input.
5. Human Relations Committee: The HRC will continue to advise Council on, serve as a forum for the public discussion of, and act as a liaison between the City government and the public regarding the various economic, political, educational, and social issues facing the community. For FY 26-27, the HRC’s work plan includes three continuing items and three new items. The continuing projects are: (1) attend community meetings to solicit input on civic participation to inform recommendations for public outreach and engagement , (2) explore hosting know-your-rights workshops, and (3) table at Mountain View Pride to get feedback on potential outreach activities serving the LGBTQ community. The new projects are (1) developing a community event calendar and outreach toolkit, (2) partner ing with the Dignity Index to hold a civil discourse workshop, and (3) organizing an event celebrating women.
6. Parks and Recreation Commission : The PRC will provide input and recommendations on various capital projects, including the Rengstorff Grade Separation Tree Mitigation and Thompson Mini Park Conceptual Design and Name Recommendation. The PRC will receive updates on various department -wide operations, including a review of the Recreation Financial Assistance Program and summaries of annual accomplishments from Canopy and various Friends of Organizations. The PRC will also continue to review and make recommendations on Heritage tree appeals on an as-needed basis.
The PRC recommended adding a Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan update to the Financial Assistance Program Update work plan item anticipated in May 2027 . Staff recommends maintaining the work plan as proposed and addressing the Strategic Plan update separately to preserve the focus on the Financial Assistance Program review. Verbal Strategic Plan updates will be provided throughout the year, and the annual Strategic Plan update is anticipated in September 2027.
7. Performing Arts Committee : The PAC looks forward to implementing the SecondStage Vitality program, contingent upon City Council approval, as part of its ongoing effort to further diversify programming at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA). As part of its ongoing efforts, the PAC is committed to:
• Enhancing community outreach to increase engagement and awareness Fiscal Year 2026-27 Board, Commission, and Committee Work Plans September 8, 2026
• Co-hosting, in collaboration with the Visual Arts and Downtown Committees, two additional artists’ receptions at the MVCPA this year.
• Supporting staff with the 35th Anniversary of the MVCPA in January.
8. Senior Advisory Committee : The SAC FY 26 -27 key initiatives include developing a senior- focused survey to identify the needs of residents age 55 and older, benchmarking s enior centers and senior advisory committees throughout Santa Clara County, promoting Mountain View senior resources through neighborhood association outreach, and participating annually in the Mountain View Senior Resource Fair.
9. Visual Arts Committee : The VAC work plan for FY 26- 27 outlines work items to support visual arts in Mountain View. The VAC’s overall purpose is to enrich the City through public art and related community programs and advise the City Council on the selection of art and artists fo r City -funded public art acquisitions. The VAC recommends visual art to be displayed within the MVCPA and qualifying capital improvement projects, and collaborates with organizations on visual arts opportunities. Major work items for FY 26 -27 focus on completing and adopting a Public Art Strategy, supporting art selections for anticipated CIP projects, collaborating with the Downtown and Performing Arts Committees to support opportunities for Visual and Performing Arts in Downtown Mountain View, and increasing outreach to the arts community for Call for Artists opportunities. Following Council's adoption of the Public Art Strategy, the VAC will also identify opportunities to announce and promote its adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
LEVINE ACT
California Government Code Section 84308 (also known as the Levine Act) prohibits city officials from participating in any proceeding involving a “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” if the official has received a campaign contribution exceeding $250 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant in the proceeding within the last 12 months. A city official is similarly prohibited from accepting, soliciting, or directing a campaign contribution exceeding $250 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for us e for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in said proceeding.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Board, Commission, and Committee Work Plans September 8, 2026
Please refer to the “X” in the checklist below for information about whether the recommended action for this agenda item is subject to or exempt from the Levine Act.
EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT
☒ General policy and legislative actions
For more information about the Levine Act, please see the Fair Political Practices Commission website: www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-play-limits-and-prohibitions.html.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Revise any particular work plan.
2. Refer a work plan back to a board, commission, or committee for further development based on Council direction.
3. Provide other direction.
PUBLIC NOTICING
Council’s agenda is advertised on Channel 26, and the agenda and this report appear on the City’s website.
Prepared by:
Laurel James
Assistant to the City Manager
Approved by:
Audrey D. Seymour
Assistant City Manager
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Recommended Board, Commission , and Committee Work Plans
2. Council Policy A -23: Work Item Referral Process for Council Advisory Bodies and Councilmember Committees