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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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STORM PREPAREDNESS – REMINDERS
•Thank you to those that attended our recent Storm Preparedness Community Workshop on Nov. 15. It was great to connect and answer yourquestions.•The City continues to prepare, including partnering with our regional agencies.Be Storm Ready:•Remember to place leaves and yard trimmings in your green wastebin, not in the street•Consider weather-proofing your home by clearing gutters and storm drains•Sandbag stations are stockedLearn more by reading a 2-part community series atwww.cityofpaloalto.org/news
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SHARE INPUT ON BIKE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN
•Deadline to share initial input on both the Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan and Safe Streets for All Action Plan closesThursday, November 30.•There’s an online survey and an interactive map where you can pin your area(s) of concern. Input will help the next phases of these efforts underway.•Learn more about these efforts in a recent community update plus ways to be involved and stay informed.
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CALTRANS SR 82 PROPOSED BIKEWAYS PROJECT
•In mid-December, the City anticipates receiving follow-up information requested from Caltrans about their State Route 82 El Camino Real Bikeway Project.•Likely outreach and other community input will be planned in early in January.•To read the City's letter to Caltrans and other details abouttheir proposed addition of new bikeways along SR 82 El Camino Real go to www.cityofpaloalto.org/news Read the City's letter and Caltrans letter about this project at www.cityofpaloalto.org/news
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN PALO ALTO
•This weekend kicks off the season in Palo Alto with upcoming family favorites including:•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.•There are many ways to give thanks, give back and support our community during the holidays as well.•Find volunteer opportunities•Donate to support kids and pets•Eat and shop local this holiday seasonFind more information on ways to give back by visiting www.cityofpaloalto.org/news
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FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS
•The holidays are one of the busiest seasons for home fires. •The Palo Alto Fire Department shares fire safe tips to help keep you and your home safe for merrymaking.•Learn how to be fire safe:•When cooking•When entertaining•With decorative lighting•And more Read the Fire Department’s tips by going to www.cityofpaloalto.org/news www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMSDecember 4•Study Session: 2023 Annual Community Survey Results•Safe Parking•Colleagues Memo: Adjustment to Council Compensation & Public Art CommissionDecember 11•Study Session: Tree Protection Ordinance•New Parking Facilities in Downtown December 18•Study Session: 260 Homer Ave•University Streetscape•City/Tesla Utility Agreement SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMEDCity Manager Comments Survey: Cityofpaloalto.org/citymanagerupdatesGain Emergency Alerts & Other Updates:Cityofpaloalto.org/connectSign Up for City Updates at: CityofPaloAlto.org/NewsletterSignUpCity Calendar of Events and Meetings: CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar www.cityofpaloalto.org/connect