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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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STORM UPDATE – 10 AM, FEBRUARY 5
•Thank you to City crews for their continued storm response and for the community's patience with the series of power outages.Crews responded to over 100 tree related issues.•Statewide and regional storm impacts from the hazardous winds and heavy rain includefallen trees and limbs, ponding water in roadways and other flooding, and power outages.•Top wind speed at Foothills Nature Preserve 65 mph.•Flood watch and wind advisories have expired, with moderate rain, winds and possible lightening today. Rain expected through Friday.•Please report community impacts through Palo Alto 311 or call us.Storm season continues; sign-up for emergency alerts andbe storm ready.
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ENGAGE & CONNECT THIS FEBRUARY•February is a great month to focus on community building at upcoming events and activities:•Library Lunar New Year Celebration atPalo Alto Art Center Auditorium– Sat.Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.•Block Preparedness Coordinator Course – Sat.Feb. 10, 1 p.m.•Palo Alto Children's Theatre – multiple days/times•Airport Long-Range Facilities and Sustainability communitymeeting at the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium – Wed.Feb. 21, 6 p.m.•Food for Thought Virtual Panel Discussion- Thurs. Feb. 22, 6 p.m.•Lunar New Year Celebration at Mitchell Park Community Center – Sun. Feb. 25,11 a.m.•Connecting with neighbors and staying engaged supports community health, wellness and wellbeing.
Learn more about these events and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/News www.cityofpaloalto.org/PublicArt
PUBLIC ART CALL FOR WALLS•The Public Art Program is seeking interest from Palo Alto property owners interestedin hosting a painted mural on high visibility public facing walls.•The Public Art Program is looking to advance new murals in downtown/University Ave. and Midtown areas like we launched last June on Cal Ave.•Applications are due March 1.
For more, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/PublicArt or call (650) 617-3517 www.cityofpaloalto.org/BusinessEnergyAdvisor
ENERGY REBATES FOR BUSINESSES•Now through the end of May, the Utilities Department is offering increased rebates for participants in the Business Energy Advisor and Business Electrification Technical Assistance programs. •Receive 20% more than standard energy and water rebates and double the rebate for electrification upgrades. •Energy efficiency rebates may be available for:•HVAC Unit Replacement•Kitchen Equipment•Water Heater, and more For more, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/BusinessEnergyAdvisor www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMSFebruary12•Reliability and Resiliency Plan Study Session•Objectives Standards for SB9 Projects•FYI 2024 Mid-Year Budget ReviewFebruary 26•Weed Abatement Public Hearing In observance of President’s Day, there is no City Council meeting on Feb.19•Council Procedures & Protocols Handbook•Boards & Commissions RecruitmentMarch 4•2024 City Council Priority Objectives &Committee Workplans•Tower Well Parkland Dedication 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