The mission of our staff, council, commissions, committees and volunteers is to foster and maintain the City of Los Altos as a great place to live and to raise a family

Proposed FY2013/15 Operating Budget
and Five Year Capital Improvement program

The proposed Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program was presented to City Council on June, 4, 2013 with a follow up Study Session scheduled for June 11th and adoption planned for June 25, 2013. Click here to view the budget as proposed on June 4th.
Community Meeting: Stevens Creek Trail Joint Cities Feasibility Study
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Grant Park, Los Altos

Join us for an update on the current status of the Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study as it pertains to Los Altos. Learn what the technical study is intended to accomplish and more about the next steps in the Feasibility Study.
Sewer Service Charge Public Hearing
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
Community Meeting Chambers, Los Altos City Hall

The City Council and the City of Los Altos are currently considering revising the City's annual Sewer Service Charge for each of the next five years to introduce an annual base charge and to reduce the charge per unit of estimated sewer use. Please plan to attend this Public Hearing if you wish to provide feedback. For more information, please see files below:
Notice of Public Hearing for Sewer Charges on July 9, 2013
Sewer Rate Report Approved May 14, 2013.
Capital Improvement Program Projects Currently Under Construction

Annual ADA Improvements (Rancho Shopping Center), Project 11-07
Sewer Projects – 11-14B, 11-15B and 11-04B
Homestead Road Safety Improvements, Project 12-19
First Street Streetscape Project Phase 1B
Annual Street Resurfacing, Project 13-01
Biennial Street Slurry Seal, Project 13-09
Annual Street Striping, Project 13-02
Stevens Creek Trail Joint Feasibility Study

The City of Los Altos is participating in the Stevens Creek Trail Joint Cities Feasibility Study along with Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale. The study seeks to determine feasible and preferred alternatives to complete a multi-use trail in the Stevens Creek corridor running from Mountain View to Cupertino. To learn more about the study and subscribe for email updates and notices of future meetings, visit the project website by clicking here.
SFMOMA is coming to Los Altos

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will bring a host of contemporary artists to town this November as part of Project Los Altos: SFMOMA in Silicon Valley. This exhibit was organized by SFMOMA in collaboration with the City of Los Altos and Passerelle Investment Co. Project Los Altos will consist of an exhibition sited throughout the downtown commercial core of Los Altos with artworks on display at indoor and outdoor locations. To learn more about this exciting collaboration, click here.
Los Altos Reusable Bag Ordinance in Effect July 4, 2013

In March 2013, the Los Altos City Council adopted a Reusable Bag Ordinance prohibiting the distribution of single-use carry out bags and requiring a minimum charge for the distribution of reusable or recyclable bags. The Ordinance will go into effect on July 4, 2013. For more information and helpful resources, please visit www.BringYourBagLosAltos.org.
2012 Compensation and Pension Information

City Manager Marcia Somers shares City Financial information, including employee compensation, pension reform measures and the City's biennial Financial Plan, with Los Altos residents. To read her letter, click here
Caltrans 82 Clark Avenue El Camino Real Project

On February 13, 2013 Caltrans will begin to install new signals and upgrade wheelchair ramps in the City of Mountain View at the intersection of Clark Avenue and El Camino Real. Construction will take place during evening hours Monday through Friday. For more information about the project, click here .
Los Altos City Council 2013 Meeting Schedule

City Council has approved its meeting schedule for the 2013 calendar year. To view the meeting schedule, click here.
City Council Approves Wayfinding Sign Draft

City Council has approved the draft of a Wayfinding Sign Concept presented at the January 8, 2013 City Council Meeting. The City will now gather cost estimates to determine the next steps for the project. For more information, please click here.
San Antonio Streetscape Construction Underway

The City of Los Altos has begun construction on the San Antonio Road Streetscape Project. Construction will impact the section of San Antonio Road between West Edith Avenue and First Street. For information on the project benefits and construction impacts please review the attached press release and informational flyer. Sign up for email updates on the project web page.
Your suggestions for the upcoming re-design of the City of Los Altos web page are very important to us. Please leave your comments Here
City Earns Clean Bay Business 20 Year Award

The City of Los Altos has earned recognition as a Clean Bay Business for 2012 by the Regional Water Quality Control Plant for the 20th year in a row. The award recognizes the City's efforts to keep pollutants out of creeks and the Bay.

100 First Street Development Underway

The former Post Office site at 100 First Street has been demolished and construction of a new residential building with 48 condominium units will soon be underway.
To view photos of the demolition and graphic renderings of the new project, click here

Los Altos Climate Action Plan

The City is currently in the process of preparing a Qualified Climate Action Plan. To learn more, click here
Fremont & Fallen Leaf Traffic Calming Improvement
Project 10-12

Summary of May 9, 2012 Public Meeting:
Comments Matrix Response to Comments
Concept Plan          Collector Traffic Calming Plan
For any question or comment, fax to Engineering Division 650-947-2732 or email
First Quarter 2012 (January to March 2012) Sales Tax Update. click here
New Los Altos Safeway
City Council Agenda Report
Project Plans
Community Center Master Plan
Executive Summary Graphics
Presentation Report

Street Sweeping Route and Schedule

The Street Sweeping Routes have been revised so that street sweeping follows our new solid waste contractor's schedule. This will allow residents to remove their garbage and recycling containers out of the street as the sweeper will be out the following business day. For Route map and Schedule go - here
Streetscape Designs

San Antonio Road Streetscape Design -
plan
First Street Streetscape Design
- plan report
Loyola Corners Streetscape Design- plan
Illustrative Plan
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Booklet - more
For anyone wanting to know a little bit more about walking and
bicycling safely in our community.
Business Emergency Contact Form - more