November 7, 2023 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
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VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION EVENT
• The City of Palo Alto, and Stanford University are hosting this year's Veterans Day Recognition on Saturday, 11 November 2023 at 11 a.m.
• We are partnering with the Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Palo Alto American Legion Post 375, Military Officers Association of America, Blue Star Moms of the South Bay and Gunn High School. • Join us to recognize the service and contributions of the Veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces.
• The event will take place at the Palo Alto VA Medical System, Building 101 in the Edward Stallings Auditorium, 3801 Miranda Ave.
Learn more and save the date at www.cityofpaloalto.org/VeteransDay
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HOMEKEY GROUNDBREAKING
• The City and partners broke ground on Homekey Palo
Alto, interim housing to serve up to 200 individuals and families annually. Completion anticipated early 2025.
• Homekey Palo Alto furthers the City Council’s affordable housing priorities.
• Palo Alto has the 2nd highest inventory of affordable housing for cities in Santa Clara County (as a % of
total housing stock).
• Over $52 million has been contributed or pledged
towards affordable housing since 2017.
• 2,300 units or ~9% of total housing stock dedicated
to affordable housing
• Over 1,000 housing units permitted since 2015.
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PREPARING FOR WINTER STORMS CONTINUES
Read the community update on the home page, under “News” • The City issued a two-part community update sharing details on the City's storm preparations and tools forresidents to weather the upcoming storm season.
• Plus, attend an upcoming Storm Preparedness Community Workshop on November 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium.
• Learn what the City is doing to prepare
• Gain tools to prepare your home and property
• Learn how to sign up for emergency alerts
• Ask questions on a variety of topics such as capital
improvement underway,FEMA maps, creek monitor
tools and more.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Switch
NEW WATER HEATER SAVINGS ANNOUNCED
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Switch
• Big savings, new limited time pricing, same easy
process to switch to a new heat pump water heater.
• Thanks to a new statewide effort, save up to $7,100
and have the City handle it all.
• Gain expert help on permits, contractors, and rebates with the City’s full-service program.
• One call does it all: (650) 713-3411
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
November 13
• Housing Element Implementation Ordinance
• 575 Los Trancos Development
November 27
• Rental Registry Program
• P&S Committee recommendations on City
Council Procedures and Protocols
December 4
• Study Session: 2023 Annual Community Survey
Results
• Safe Parking
Other December Items
• Study Session: Tree Protection
Ordinance
• New Parking Facilities in Downtown
• Objective Standards for SB9 Projects
• University Streetscape
• City/Tesla Utility Agreement
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