December 18, 2023 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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WINTER STORM READINESS REMINDERS
This week's rainy weather is a good reminder to be storm ready and track weather forecasts as community impacts can occur due to heavy rain and high winds, and weather conditions can change with little warning.
Sign- up for emergency alerts at AlertSCC.com. The test of our emergency notification system on Thursday confirmed it is reaching those that have signed up, and new sign-ups increased slightly.
Report issues, gain updates during storm events, and learn where to get sandbags at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormUpdate
Noting the power outage this morning, bookmark and gain power outage information at www.cityofpaloalto.org/OutageMap
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JAN. 1 REMINDERS:
BUSINESS TAX, MINIMUM WAGE
With the passage of Measure K, the City is implementing a new business tax. Notifications to businesses have already been sent and are continuing.
The first payment is due January 1, 2024.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BusinessTax
On January 1, 2024 the new minimum wage in the City of Palo Alto will be $17.80, and applies to all employees who work at least two (2) hours perweek within Palo Alto. Employers must post the official Palo Alto WageBulletin in workplace informing employees of current minimum wage rate and their rights.
Find minimum wage resources at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MinimumWage www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities
COUNCIL PRIORITIES SETTING FOR 2024
• Each year the City Council reviews and selects
annual priorities at their Council Retreat, set for
Monday, January 29.
• An online survey is available to share feedback on
what priorities you would like to see the City
Council adopt for 2024.
• Survey closes January 2.
Learn more and submit input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT JANUARY 2024
Learn about upcoming projects, share your feedback, and connect with neighbors. Community Meetings & Workshops this January include:
Wednesday, January 17 – Recreation Wellness Center Proposal at Mitchell Park Community Center, (hybrid) 6:30 –7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24 – San Antonio Road Corridor Visioning Workshop at Mitchell Park Community Center (in person only), 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 31 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Workshop (virtual only), 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/Engage for these and more ways to be involved. www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
2024
January 8:
• Annual Reorganization
January 16: Tuesday Special Council Meeting
• Tree Ordinance Review
• Tesla Utilities Agreement
January 22:
• 2025-2033 Long-Range Financial Forecast
• Annual Legislative Guidelines & Legislative
Platform
January 29: Special Session
• City Council Priorities Setting
In honor of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, there is no
City Council meeting on
January 15
February 2024:
• FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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