December 11, 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.
• Everyone signed up to receive notifications should receive the "test" alert based on your account preferences via email, phone call, and/or text.
• The test is to ensure those signed up are receiving alters and seeks to build community awareness of the City’s emergency alert system.
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
UPLIFT LOCAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
• Uplift Local Holiday promotions continue through December for residents and visitors to eat, shop and experience local this holiday season.
• In addition, join in some holiday fun and cheer this week in Midtown.
• Midtown Business District Scavenger Hunt: Monday, Dec. 11 – Friday, Dec. 15. Find the hidden holiday gems at participating businesses and get your scavenger flyer stamped.
• Winter Festival at Mike's Diner: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 – 5 p.m.
Find more details at www.UpliftLocal.org/events
www.cityofpaloalto.org/DecoratingContest
HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
• Last week to register for the City's holiday decorating contest! Bring your festive competitive spirit and
decorate your home or business for the holidays.
• Register by Friday, December 15 to submit the exterior of your house, business storefront, or window display.
• Judging will take place December 18 – 22 and prizes are awarded in three categories.
Have some holiday fun and register at
www.cityofpaloalto.org/DecoratingContest
www.cityofpaloalto.org/engage
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN
UPDATE
• Share feedback on both the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update and the Safe Streets For All Action Plan through an online survey and interactive map. • Deadline extended through December 31.
• Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/bikepedplan
www.cityofpaloalto.org/engage
SAN ANTONIO ROAD CORRIDOR VISIONING
WORKSHOP
• Consistent with the City’s housing element, the San Antonio Corridor has been identified as an area for new housing development.
• The City of Palo Alto is working with city planning students from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to develop a concept plan for the area.
• Help shape the future of the area at an in-person workshop on Wednesday, January24 6 – 8 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center for hands-on activities to gain feedback about new housing and development in the area.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 18
• Study Session: 260 Homer Ave
• University Streetscape Concept Plan
• Council Procedures and Protocols
January 2024
• January 8: Annual Reorganization
• January 16: First Regular Council Meeting
• Tree Ordinance Review
• Tesla Utilities Agreement
In recognition of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day, there is
no City Council meeting on
January 15
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