February 26, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayorsMessageFeb2024
SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY
• On Thursday, Mayor Stone shared a community message on the importance of community and connection during these challenging times with the recent loss of two community members. The message also offers resources available to support our youth during this time. • Licensed art therapist, Anh Tran, is hosting a free drop-in art therapy session for teens at the Art Center on Saturday,March 2 from 1 – 4 p.m. • The Mitchell Park Community Center Teen Center is openFriday nights until 8 p.m. for teens to hang out and socialize.
• allcove is offering grief and loss support drop-in sessions; registration is encouraged:
• Youth on Wednesday, February 28 from 5 –6 p.m.
• Parents & guardians on Friday, March 1 from 5 –6 p.m.
Read the full message at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayorsMessageFeb2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/MentalHealthFirstAidTraining
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID OFFERED
• A coordinated effort between PAUSD, the City of PaloAlto, Project Safety Net, and Momentum for Health has been
initiated to provide Mental Health First Aid training to teens and adults in the community.
• The Library continues to host Adult Mental Health First Aid trainings with the next course on March 9.
Find more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MentalHealthFirstAidTraining
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CaltransBikewayProject
CALTRANS STATE ROUTE 82 BIKE LANE PROPOSAL
The City continues to engage with Caltrans on their 9-mile rehabilitation/paving project on El Camino Real spanning Mountain View, Los Altos, and Palo Alto. Caltrans has recommended adding bike lanes through Palo Alto and recently shared draft plans.
Join the conversation through a series of upcoming meetings to help inform the Council discussion tentatively set for April 1:
• Caltrans hosted community meeting on Thurs. Feb. 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Center Atrium
• Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee/City/School Transportation Safety Committee Meeting on Wed., March 7, 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center Adobe Room • Joint Planning and Transportation Commission/Human Relations Commission Meeting: Wed., March 13, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CaltransBikewayProject www.cityofpaloalto.org/CreekCorridorOrdinance
CREEK CORRIDOR PROTECTION ORDINANCE
UPDATE COMMUNITY INFO SESSION
• To implement the policies and programs related to creek corridor protection in the Comprehensive Plan, the City is in the process of revising the Creek/Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance.
• The update is intended to protect the City’s waterways from future developmental impacts while improving their function as habitat connectivity corridors.
• A virtual community information session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CreekCorridorOrdinance
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
March 4
• Study Session: Buena Vista Mobile Home
Park
• Tower Well Parkland Dedication
• 2901 Middlefield Road & 702 Ellsworth
Place
• 2024 City Council Priority Objectives
& Committee Workplans
March 11
• Part 2: 2024 City Council Priority Objectives
& Committee Workplans
• Citizen Advisory Committee on Council
Member Compensation
March 18
• Tree Ordinance Update
April 1
• Study Session on Palo Alto Link
• Caltrans El Camino Real Bike Lane Proposal
April 8:
• City Council Procedures and Protocols
Annual Discussion
• April 15: Joint Planning & Transportation
Committee Meeting: 2023 - 2031 Housing
Element*
*Moved to allow for additional consultation with
the California Housing & Community Development
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