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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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BOARDS AND COMMISSION RECRUITMENT
•The City is recruiting for open seats on 7 boards, commissions, and committees.•Volunteer to help shape the City and apply for a position on:•Architectural Review Board•Historic Resources Board•Human Relations Commission•Public Art Commission•Planning & Transportation Commission•Storm Water Management Oversight Committee•Utilities Advisory Commission•Applications are due March 17 and interviews by the City Council will follow.
Learn more about requirements and apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit www.cityofpaloalto.org/LeafBlowers
GAS LEAF BLOWER BAN ENFORCEMENT
•Last year, staff implemented Council direction launching an educational campaign to inform residents that gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited in residential areas of Palo Alto.•As of January 2024, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers may be subject to fines and other enforcement action.•Avoid potential fines by switching to an electric or battery powered leaf blower . •Learn more online and download a flyer to share with your neighbors.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/LeafBlowers
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ART CENTER
•Join us for a free celebration of the Palo Alto Art Center's newest exhibition, "In Feast or Famine,” this Friday, January 26. •The new exhibit celebrates the power of food to connect us to culture and each other. •Enjoy artmaking activities, a cash bar provided by the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, and Zaida's food truck! •Palo Alto Art Center Foundation members preview at 5 p.m. and general admission is 6 – 8 p.m.
Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/FNAC to learn more and register.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRUST SURVEY•In partnership with Mountain View and Los Altos, the City of Palo Alto is piloting additional services to enhance theTrusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST), such as case management, outreach, and mental health first aid training.•Share your knowledge of the program to helpinform the North County team what the community knows and how the services are being received.•An online community survey is available through April 12 at bit.ly/3Ho9Abh.•If you see someone needing mental health crisis support, call 9-8-8 and ask for “TRUST”
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMSJanuary 29(Located at Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room) •2024 Annual Council Retreat: Council Priority Setting Session, start time 5:30 p.m. February 5•FY 2023 Palo Alto Public Improvement Corporation's Annual Financial Report•Continue 2023 Referrals for Council Procedures & Protocols HandbookFebruary12•Reliability and Resiliency Plan Study Session•FYI 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review•Objectives Standards for SB9 Projects•Council Procedures & Protocols Handbook In observance of President’s Day, there is no City Council meeting on Feb.19 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