December 4, 2023 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST: DEC. 14 @ NOON
• A test of the City's emergency alert system will occur on Thursday, December 14 at noon to ensure residents who have registered are receiving the emergency notifications as defined though their account settings.
• Everyone signed up to receive notifications should receive the "test" alert based on your account preferences via email, phone call, and/or text. Change account settings before the test to ensure you are receiving alerts based on your preferences. • The test also seeks to build community awareness of the City’s emergency alert system, as only one third of Palo Alto residents are currently registered to receive emergency notifications.
Signing up is free and easy. Go to AlertSCC.com for more.
Read the full news announcement at www.cityofpaloalto.org/news www.UpliftLocal.org/holiday-promotions
EAT, SHOP & EXPERIENCE LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
• Our Uplift Local Holiday effort started on December 1 and continues to connect the community to unique
ways to eat, shop, and experience local this holiday
season!
• We've made it easy to shop for holiday gifts, eat and visit local restaurants and merchants with family and
friends and find more ways to celebrate the season.
• Find Palo Alto events, business promotions, and
discounts at www.UpliftLocal.org/holiday-promotions.
• Happy Holidays, Palo Alto!
www.cityofpaloalto.org/business
BUSINESS DISTRICTS HOLIDAY CHEER & MORE
Cal Avenue Holiday Cheer:
• This past weekend, community volunteers came together to decorate Cal Ave. for the holidays. 45 trees were decorated with lights. Visit now through Jan. 5 for some holiday cheer on Cal Ave.
Midtown Business District Street Banners & More:
• In Midtown, a scavenger hunt will run Dec. 11-15,
culminating in a celebration at Mike’s Diner Bar on Dec. 16, 2-5 p.m. More details coming soon at www.UpliftLocal.org • Streetlight banners will be installed on Middlefield
Road to reinforce the Business District identity and enhance a sense of place for visitors.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/news
CONNECT AT DECEMBER EVENTS FOR ALL
• Thanks to all who joined us on Friday at Lytton Plaza to celebrate our annual tree lighting with performances by local groups. • Connect as a community at upcoming December events:
• Friday Unwind and Chill for Teens Dec. 8, 3 –5:30 p.m. • “The Velveteen Rabbit” performances through Dec. 10
• Give back this season:
• Holiday Toy Drive for local youth in need. Accepting
donations through Dec. 14
• Meowy Howlidays pet supply donation drive through Dec. 15 Find these December events and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/news
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 11
• Middlefield/Ellsworth Place Actions
• New Parking and Proposals for
Downtown Housing
December 18
• Study Session: 260 Homer Ave
• University Streetscape Concept Plan
• Council Procedures and Protocols
January and beyond
• January 8: Annual Reorganization
• January 16: First Regular Council Meeting
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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