February 12, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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CALTRANS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• The City continues to engage with Caltrans on their 9-mile rehabilitation project on El Camino Real spanning Mountain View, Los Altos, and Palo Alto.
• Construction is anticipated from Fall 2023 to Fall 2025 and includes repaving, sidewalk, curb ramp, and crosswalk updates, and the addition of bike lanes. Caltrans recommends adding bike lanes through Palo Alto, and has requested Council approval to proceed by April.
• Caltrans shared draft plans related to the proposed Bikeway project and is hosting a community meeting on Feb. 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m. to gain community feedback. A City Council discussion is tentatively set for April 1.
Learn more about Caltrans’ project and community meeting at www.cityofpaloalto.org/News
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MOSQUITO CONTROL TREATMENT PLANNED
• The Santa Clara County Vector Control District scheduled an aerial mosquito control treatment for Wednesday,
February 14 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for a few hours.
• This is a preventative treatment in the Palo Alto flood basin to control winter salt marsh mosquito population.
• The helicopter may make low-altitude passes over trails near the treatment area.
• Signage will be placed around the area notifying the public.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/News
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UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT
• 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave is back this month on Feb. 15, 6 – 9 p.m. • The Palo Alto Airport is hosting its 4th open house-style public meeting to gain input and share progress on the Long-Range Facilities & Sustainability Plan, Feb. 21, 6 – 8 p.m.
• Part of the Art Center’s current exhibit In Feast or Famine, a virtual panel discussion on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. brings artists and food experts together.
• Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mitchell Park Community Center on Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Find these and more on the City’s web calendar: www.cityofpaloalto.org/Calendar
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
February 26
• Weed Abatement Public Hearing
• Council Procedures & Protocols Handbook
• Boards & Commissions Recruitment
March 4
• Tower Well Parkland Dedication
• 2901 Middlefield Road & 702 Ellsworth Place
• 2024 City Council Priority Objectives & Committee
Workplans
March 11
• 445 Bryant
• Part 2: 2024 City Council Priority Objectives &
Committee Workplans
In observance of
President’s Day, there
is no City Council
meeting on Feb. 19
March 18
• Tree Ordinance Update
• Joint Planning & Transportation
Committee Meeting: 2023 -
2031 Housing Element
Sign limitations at
Council Meetings
effective March 26
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