November 13, 2023 www.cityofpaloalto.org
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STORM PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Read the community update on the home page, under “News” • Attend an upcoming Storm Preparedness Community
Workshop this week on November 15 from 5 to 7 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 -
sandbag stations are already stocked.
• Learn how to sign up for emergency alerts- only a third of our residents are signed up!
• Ask questions on a variety of topics such as capital
improvement underway,FEMA maps, creek monitor
tools and more.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Calendar
BREAKING WITH THE LAW
• Join the Police Chief and other Police Department
personnel for informal conversations.
• This Thursday, November 16, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Baja Fresh Mexican Grill located at 3990 El Camino Real.
• Ask questions, raise concerns, and grab some food.
• Kids and teens are welcome. Plus, a police car will be available for little ones to check out.
Learn more and save the date on the home page, under “City Calendar” www.cityofpaloalto.org/news
THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US
• Join in the fun and festivities and have a happy holiday season. • Donate new and unwrapped toys, books, and gifts now
through December 14 for the Holiday Toy Drive.
• On Sunday, November 19, 2 – 4 p.m., the Library is hosting a Diwali, Festival of Lights celebration at Mitchell Park. • Watch the City’s annual Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza, December 1 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
• Purchase handmade gifts at the Art Center’s Holiday Studio Sale on December 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Find these and more holiday happenings on the home page, under “News” www.upliftlocal.org/holiday-promotions
UPLIFT LOCAL HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS
• Uplift Local is the City’s continued initiative
encouraging our community and visitors to shop and
eat local; connecting the community to business
resources during the holiday season.
• The City of Palo Alto has helped to share holiday cheer through business holiday promotions since 2020, and
staff is out and about making sure all local businesses know of this free opportunity.
• Submit your business holiday details by Nov. 17 and we will do the rest!
• Learn more: www.upliftlocal.org/holiday-promotions
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
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
• Colleagues Memo: Adjustment to Council
Compensation
December 11
• Study Session: Tree Protection Ordinance
• New Parking Facilities in Downtown
December 18
• Study Session: 260 Homer Ave
• University Streetscape
• City/Tesla Utility Agreement
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