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2024 Annual Meeting with Congresswoman Eshoo
Published On 6/12/2024
Description of the 2024 Annual Meeting with guest speaker, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.
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Sea Level Rise Walk with Mayor Showalter
Published On 5/25/2024
Mountain View Mayor Pat Showalter lead league members on a walk around Shoreline Park explaining projects to mitigate the impact of sea level rise.
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League Awards Community Engagement and Outreach Grant
Published On 5/13/2024
President Katie Zoglin presented the first ever LA-MV Area LWV Community Engagement and Outreach Grant to members of the Los Altos High School Green Team
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California Judicial System Organization
Published On 2/21/2024
In response to numerous questions posed by League members and the general public about how the CA Judicial System is organized and the election of judges and/or justices, the following FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) were drafted. All statements refer only to the California Judicial System
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Learn about the Civil Rights Trail
Published On 3/18/2023
Enjoy an educational journey through the American South. Step into the history of the civil rights movement to see its impact on American society. This discussion will be presented by Grace Mah and facilitated by the League of Women Voters.
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Mountain View has a Council Vacancy: What's Next?
Published On 1/18/2023
With Sally Lieber's resignation, the Mountain View City Council has to consider their two options of either appointing her replacement or calling an election.
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Learn about the Ballot Measures
Published On 10/14/2022
The League offers three helpful ways to research the seven California ballot measures.
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Vote with the LWV California 2022
Published On 10/13/2022
The LWV California publishes its Vote with the League ballot recommendations for the November 8th election.
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Our League urges a "Yes" vote on Proposition 1
Published On 10/10/2022
Letter to the Editor in MV Voice urging "yes" on Proposition 1.
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Are You Ready for the November 8th Election?
Published On 10/4/2022
Make sure that you are prepared for the upcoming November 8th Election by checking out these helpful hints.
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Engaging Youth in our Democracy
Published On 6/16/2022
Recording of our Annual Meeting speaker, Julie Yick, Ed.D., leading a discussion about working together with students to promote civic engagement in our communities. Dr. Yick shared her thoughts about building bridges between communities to increase community involvement and to “breathe life into our democracy”. We heard from two of her students who spoke about how they became active in social justice issues. Summary of League's end-of-year business.
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Our 2022 League Annual Meeting
Published On 5/23/2022
Guest speaker, Julie Yick, Ed.D., will lead us in a discussion about working more closely with students to promote civic engagement in our communities. Engaging with our youth is vital for the future of our democracy. We will also conduct our League's year end business of electing officers, reviewing positions and hearing from our members.
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Santa Clara County Leagues Recommend No on Measure A
Published On 4/28/2022
Leagues of Santa Clara County recommend voting "No" on Measure A on the basis of misleading ballot language.
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Legislative Interview with Asm Marc Berman
Published On 4/5/2022
On February 1st, 2022, seven representatives from six local Leagues held a Zoom Legislative Interview with State Assemblymember Marc Berman.
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Legislative Interview with Sen, Josh Becker
Published On 3/31/2022
On February 02, 2022, seven representatives from five local Leagues held a productive Legislative Interview with State Senator Josh Becker and Nicole Fernandez, his District Director, via zoom.
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Program Planning for 2022-2023
Published On 1/22/2022
Please join other League members on Saturday, February 5th to discuss and set our priorities for the upcoming year and provide guidance to LWVUS.
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Lessons from America in One Room Event
Published On 12/5/2021
We heard from James Fishkin and Alice Siu of Standford's Center for Deliberative Democracy about how the American in One Room conference bridged the divide when discussing polarizing topics and considered how we can apply its model locally.
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Foothill-DeAnza District Redistricting Meeting October 4th, 2021
Published On 11/23/2021
October 4th FHDA Community College District Meeting discussing how Redistricting Partners are working to develop communities of interest and boundary lines (maps).
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Success Registering Students at MVLA High Schools
Published On 11/15/2021
Our League helped Mountain View and Los Altos high school students learn about the power of voting and civic engagement. After watching our Participate in Democracy video, 597 juniors registered or preregistered to vote.
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Provide Feedback for State and Local Redistricting
Published On 9/27/2021
Every ten years, after the census figures are released, local governments and agencies will redraw the district boundaries for future elections. The League believes that districts should be drawn using fair criteria to help keep communities intact and to ensure that everyone is equally represented. Learn about our local redistricting and how you can provide feedback.
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Foothill-DeAnza Trustee Area Elections Redistricting Process 9.13.2021
Published On 9/27/2021
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District will be changing from electing “at-large” trustees to electing representatives from five “trustee areas”. This article describes the process that FHDA will be using to redistrict into five "trustee areas" of roughly equal population size.
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Observer Reports

Los Altos City Council October 2024
Published On 11/6/2024
Council decided on a city district map for the 2026 election. The ordinance will be adopted in November. A new state law that prohibits use of single-use bags from markets and restaurants was adopted by Countil
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Los Altos City Council september 2024
Published On 10/28/2024
Twenty five diseased apricot trees to be removed from behind the police station; part of the environmental Reach Code on hold until 2025; City Council continues to work on city maps to define areas of common interest for new city voting districts.
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Los Altos City Council July/ August 2024
Published On 9/12/2024
Councilmembers Neysa Fligor and Mayor Jonathan Weinberg have formed a subcommittee to explore a potential Childcare Subsidy Program similar to those in Mountain View and Palo Alto.

City Council continues to draft potential maps for new district elections.

Parking Plazas 7 and 8 are considered for housing and underground parking
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Los Altos City Council June 2024
Published On 7/11/2024
Los Altos City Council meeting highlights:
In June City Council members
Authorized the city manager to sign an MOU with Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction in order to reduce restaurant waste.
Discussed sewer rate and made changes.
Assessed restaurants’ transition to outdoor parklets.
Reviewed library plans for improvement.
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Los Altos School District June 2024
Published On 7/4/2024
The three June board meetings were primarily about finances:
A cautionary report from the Citizens' Advisory Committee of Finance.
A presentation of the 2024-25 District budget.
A presentation of the Facilities Master Plan.
Prioritization of campus modernization projects.
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Los Altos City Council May 2024
Published On 6/12/2024
News from Los Altos City Council:

Three Los Altos City Council seats will be up for election on November 5, 2024. Sally Meadows and Jonathan Weinberg who can run again. Lynette Lee Eng who is termed out.

In response to communication from a law firm, Shenkman and Hughes, the City will initiate a transition from an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System with the transition to take place at the November 2026 and 2028 elections. Not making the transition could expose the City to expensive litigation.

Los Altos has renewed its agreement with Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste Program for 2025-2026.
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Los Altos School District May 2025
Published On 6/3/2024
May highlights: District moves away from CHAC services; a potential November bond measure; and more discussion about the 10th. school site.
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Los Altos City Council April 2024
Published On 5/14/2024
Highlights from Los Altos City Council April:

Council made adjustments to building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to remove barriers to construction. Neighbors are not happy about the sight lines.

Some children’s programs at the San Antonio Club will be phased out as the building needs renovation. Future programs will be run by the Children’s Corner, which oversees children programs at the Los Altos Community Center.
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Los Altos School District April 2024
Published On 5/1/2024
Highlights from Board Meetings on April 1:

Trustees heard CAW Architects present an updated Facilities Master Plan for the district’s nine schools.

Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Palo Alto Unified School District which would allow Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade students living in Palo Alto to attend Gardner Bullis School. Currently only students Kindergarten through sixth grade may do so.
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Los Altos City Council March 2024
Published On 4/8/2024
Highlights from Los Altos City Council meetings in March:

Council adopts Los Altos police policy on acquisition and use of military equipment.
Council received an update on housing starts. The numbers are still low.
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Los Altos School District March 2024
Published On 3/31/2024
Highlights from Board Meetings:

Campus sharing with Bullis Charter School has resulted in overcrowding and increased traffic.

A favorable 2nd. Interim Financial Report shows district reserves to remain above 20% into 2025-2026 – better than expected.

The Board voted to increase developer fees to the maximum allowable limit.
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Los Altos City Council February 2024
Published On 3/13/2024
On February 13 the LACC adopted the Tree Protection Regulations, reviewed the city's mission statement, discussed fulfilling city’s commitment to increase housing, preparing parking plan and street maintenance.

On February 27 the LACC approved amendments that would implement the parking changes to help increase housing and held a public hearing to review and renew the Los Altos Police Policy pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by California Assembly Bill 481.
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Los Altos School District February 2024
Published On 2/18/2024
After two years, Trustees are reviewing options for the 10th. school site. Not all trustees are on board to start construction now, preferring to explore other options.
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Los Altos City Council January 2024
Published On 2/10/2024
City Council amended the City’s Tree Protection Regulations in order to preserve the City’s tree canopy and to help meet climate adaptation goals.
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Los Altos School District January 2024
Published On 2/8/2024
Students at LASD performed above state averages in math, language arts and sciences. Work still needs to done to help disadvantaged students; Plans for the 10th. school site on California Avenue in Mountain View are proceeding. Next steps are Environmental Impact Review and request for quotes from contractors.
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Los Altos City Council December 2023
Published On 12/18/2023
City Council will apply for a State grant to assist in reducing organic waste disposal; City Council looks for ways to improve wireless connectivity in downtown.
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Los Altos School District December 2023
Published On 12/12/2023
Board hired CAW Architects to complete a new facility master plan; Board members tour recently constructed Sacred Heart School for construction ideas for the 10th. school site.
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Los Altos City Council November 2023
Published On 12/12/2023
City Council approved zoning changes that will make it easier to build the required housing required by the state; Pressure from community members led City Council to agree to write a resolution that would condemn the taking of hostages, antisemitism, and Islamophobia as well as send a clear message that the community in the Los Altos area will not tolerate hate; The city’s Tree Protection Regulations were updated to reflect new needs.
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Los Altos City Council October 2023
Published On 11/3/2023
City Council writes letter of support to for Stanford's Community Plan Update; adjusts special event fees to better distinguish between for profit and non profit groups; adopted zoning amendments as required by the Housing Element; began exploring adopting Dark Sky legislation.
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Los Altos City Council September, 2023
Published On 10/8/2023
Los Altos City Council passed amendments necessary to implement the adopted Housing Element and approved a new downtown parking lot study.
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Los Altos City Council August 2023
Published On 9/9/2023
City signs new contract with Los Altos History Museum; Travel expense guidelines for council members finalized.
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Los Altos City Council July 2023
Published On 7/30/2023
Los Altos City Council approves 15 Automated License Plate Readers despite some residents concern about privacy; Council sends letters in support of SB4 and SB423 (housing) with requests for retaining some local control.
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Los Altos City Council June 2023
Published On 7/10/2023
City Council approves sewer rate increase.
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Los Altos School District June 2023
Published On 6/30/2023
The Board of Trustees passes the 2023-2024 budget with cuts as expenses exceed revenue. A parcel tax needs to pass to avoid more cuts.
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Los Altos City Council May 2023
Published On 6/18/2023
Council approves a one-year pilot program to use Automated License Plate Reader cameras.
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Los Altos School District May 2023
Published On 5/19/2023
Salary increases for teachers and staff raise concerns for SCC Office of Education; Budget Committee report for 2023-2024 shows lower revenues and higher expenses.
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Los Altos City Council April 2023
Published On 5/5/2023
City Council introduced an ordinance prohibiting the possession of firearms in sensitive locations; Updated the Los Altos Reach Code to increase electrification in building construction for both new and certain remodels.
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Los Altos School District April 2023
Published On 4/30/2023
Board approves a raise for teachers; discussion continues regarding a possible parcel tax; construction options presented for 10th. school site.
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Los Altos City Council March 2023
Published On 4/9/2023
Council discusses Single-Use Foodware ordinance; Approves LAPD acquisition and use of military equipment; Works on Housing Element Updates.
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Los Altos School District March 2023
Published On 3/23/2023
School board reviews interim 2022-2023 budget; Property tax growth is offset by other expenses.
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Los Altos City Council February 2023
Published On 3/12/2023
Council moves to reduce impediments to building within city; Council approves Sewer Rate Study Report and will send rate notices to residents.
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Los Altos School District February 2023
Published On 2/14/2023
Los Altos Teachers Association asks for an increase in compensation; Assistant Superintendent Business Services Walukiewicz shares impact of the Governor's 2023-2024 state budget proposal.
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Los Altos City Council January 2023
Published On 2/6/2023
2023-2031 Housing Element works it way through city council meetings; progress continues on the new Emergency Operations Center.
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Los Altos School District January 2023
Published On 1/30/2023
LASD contributes $600,000 to affordable housing for District employees; solar panels evaluated; update of school-based mental health services; rising interest rates and sagging housing market affect District budget negatively.
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Los Altos City Council December 2022
Published On 12/30/2022
New council sworn in; Emergency Operations Center decision to be made - new center or part of Community Center? Discussion will be at January 10, 2023 council meeting.
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Los Altos School District December 2022
Published On 12/27/2022
School district currently in strong financial position, but the future is not so rosy; Another bond will be necessary to finance the construction of a new school.
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Los Altos City Council November 2022
Published On 12/10/2022
Council adopts ordinance requiring new homes to be all electric; City to install shades over some play areas to reduce heat.
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Los Altos School District Novmber 2022
Published On 12/5/2022
California Assessment of Student Performance shows student test scores held steady over COVID; New health curriculum approved; Teachers respond to member survey which includes cost of living questions.
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Los Altos City Council October 2022
Published On 11/11/2022
Hetch Hetch Trail plans moving forward; City Council to migrate to a hybrid meeting format; Complete Street Master Plan clarified.
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Los Altos School District October 2022
Published On 10/20/2022
Board approved a contract for a demographer to look at potential future enrollment; awarded electrical contract to replace lighting at three school sites; received update on Palo Alto teacher housing project.
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Los Altos City Council September 2022
Published On 10/7/2022
Two new housing units move closer to approval; council looking to create an ordinance for Reach code; council discusses use and maintenance of Hetch Hetchy Trail.
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Los Altos School District September 2022
Published On 10/3/2022
County School Linked Services begins at LASD; new factors since COVID drive need to revisit goals for a 10th. school site.
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Bullis Charter School August 2022
Published On 9/20/2022
Charter School and Los Altos School District extend agreement that allows Charter School to continue to use District's facilities.
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Los Altos City Council July/August 2022
Published On 9/5/2022
City approves 5150 El Camino Real project; 2023-2031 Housing Element moves ahead.
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Los Altos School District August 2022
Published On 8/31/2022
State budget impacts on LASD; Reading assessment indicates significant improvement last year; Universal Meals Program implemented; Employee retirement program consuming a larger percent of the budget.
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Los Altos City Council June 2022
Published On 7/20/2022
New wireless telecommunication cell towers approved; Council approved four-story multi-family housing project at 355 First Street.
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Los Altos School District June 2022
Published On 7/4/2022
New K-5 science curriculum adopted; 2022-2023 budget adopted; Measure N Citizens Oversight Committee reports a clean audit.
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Los Altos City Council May 2022
Published On 6/8/2022
Council weighs in on Wireless Telecommunications Facilities locations; Tree Protection Ordinance to be reviewed; Below Market Rate Waiting List to be revamped.
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Los Altos School District May 2022
Published On 6/7/2022
Board approves contract to do California Environmental Quality Act review (CEQA) for the 10th. school site; Board will establish a Cafeteria Special Revenue Fund as required by the Universal Meals Program.
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Los Altos City Council April 2022
Published On 5/9/2022
Hearings on cell tower locations; 376 First Street approval; positions on state legislative bills.
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Los Altos School District April 2022
Published On 5/8/2022
Assistant Sandra McGonagle hired as new LASD superintendent; Updated 5-year plan for facility maintenance presented to board.
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Los Altos City Council March 2022
Published On 4/8/2022
City Council adopts 2022 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan; waives story poles requirement for 330 Distel Circle.
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Los Altos School District, March 2022
Published On 4/7/2022
New state mandates require District to add new programs, Universal Pre-K, Expanded Learning, and Universal Meals Program, at significant expense to the District.
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Los Altos City Council Februry 2022
Published On 3/16/2022
Proposed four story fifty-unit condominium building 355 First Street; Los Altos Density Bonus Ordinance amended.
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Los Altos School District - February 2022
Published On 3/2/2022
Los Altos School Board, February 2022
Superintendents Baier and Kenyon to retire.The board reviews two possible layouts for the new school to be built on the 10th site.
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Los Altos City Council January 2022
Published On 2/12/2022
Meetings to continue online; GreenTek Homes at 440 First Street; Complete Streets Commission reviewed the bicycle, pedestrian, parking, and traffic elements.
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Los Altos School District January 2022
Published On 2/11/2022
LASD will be offering vaccination clinics at Blach Junior High, solar panels installed across campuses saved the district about $150,000, new Board Committees assignments and other appointments in 2022. updates to the LASD COVID Safe Schools Plan, mid-year update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan, review of Governor Newsom’s proposals for the 2022-23 state budget and shared the impact on LASD
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Los Altos City Council December 2021
Published On 1/12/2022
For 2022 Anita Enander will move from Vice Mayor to Mayor. Sally Meadows will serve as Vice Mayor, adopted a resolution that included three detailed appendices establishing Objective Design Standards for single family residential zones in the city, authorize the City Manager to execute a new Three-Year Contract with Alta Housing (Formerly Palo Alto Housing) for housing services. The agreement is not to exceed $195,000.
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Los Altos School District December 2021
Published On 1/11/2022
new board members were elected: President Steve Taglio, Vice President Jessica Speiser, Clerk Bryan Johnson, clarification regarding math curriculum changes to address parental concerns, 2021-22 1st Interim Financial Report which shows that reserves have now grown to 17.7%, asked to consider using the district budget to fund technology needs for staff and campuses rather than relying on PTA fundraising to cover those expenses
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Los Altos School District November 2021
Published On 12/8/2021
Staff members provided an update on the mental health of students this school year. City of Mountain View agreed with LASD on the desired placement of the city park within the 10th site. Teacher housing in Palo Alto. LASD received $994,360 in Educator Effectiveness funding from the state of California for the purpose of professional development through the 2025-26 school year.
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Los Altos City Council November 2021
Published On 12/8/2021
Emergency Declaration for a local emergency due to the COVID-19, responded to an informational memorandum about a resolution for Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), City Council approved the suggestions to change the Objective Standards for Single-Family Residences, City Council adopted the ordinance “Restrictions on the City-Owned properties collectively referred to as the Los Altos Community Center Site.
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Los Altos City Council October 2021
Published On 11/24/2021
“Safe Storage of Firearms”, considered a City Council Member Censure Policy, adopted an Accountability Policy, authorized the Engineering Services Director to record a Notice of Completion on Community Center Project, considered organic waste collection and recycling
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Bullis Charter School Board October 2021
Published On 11/3/2021
Bullis Charter School requests a change of admissions preferences at its October 6th, 2021 board meeting.
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Los Altos School District Board October 2021
Published On 10/27/2021
The October board meetings discussed: continuing electronic board meetings, update on plans for 10th site, Notice of Concern issued to Bullis Charter School, California governor may require vaccinations for students and staff, board voted on funding plan.
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Los Altos School District Special Board 9.13.2021
Published On 9/30/2021
A special meeting was called in order to approve the actual budget report for the 2020-21 school year. Assistant Superintendent Randy Kenyon presented the final numbers for the year.
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Los Altos City Council September 2021
Published On 9/30/2021
Summaries of the September 14th and 21st board meetings. September 14th: pedestrian trail, storage of firearms, zoning ordinances for multi-family and mixed-housing, update of Council Legislative Subcommittee. September 21st: Members of the City Council discussed enacting rules that would limit the City’s ability to sell, transfer fee ownership, or re-designate land around the Los Altos Civic Center.
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Los Altos City Council July & August 2021
Published On 9/27/2021
At the July & August meetings, subjects included were: drought preparedness, Housing Element, license for Friends of the Library, first reading an ordinance amending the Los Altos Municipal Code to provide objective zoning standards for future housing development projects.
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Los Altos School District Board August 2021
Published On 8/31/2021
Superintendent Jeff Baier presented information about what LASD schools have done to prepare the for 2021-22 school year.
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Los Altos School Board, June 2021
Published On 7/4/2021
The board members voted unanimously to adopt a new math curriculum for grades TK-5 following a brief presentation and public hearing.
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Los Altos City Council April 2021
Published On 5/29/2021
The City Council received the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) with amended and now complete data for calendar year 2020. Council authorized staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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