March 4, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
• City Board, Commission, and Committee
recruitment is underway for 18 open seats
and the deadline to apply is March 17.
• Encourage the community to apply and
notable that most boards do not have enough
applications yet.
Learn more and apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Careers
THE CITY IS HIRING!
• As a full-service City, we continue to hire for a range of jobs and careers across all departments and levels.
• Get started as a Summer Camp Counselor
• Continue a career in finance/budget to support the City’s fiscal stewardship as the Budget Manager
• Collaborate with youth and teens in the community as the Senior Librarian for Youth & Teen Services
• Advance the City's water utility as a Water Operations Supervisor or a Water Systems Operator.
• Help serve the Palo Alto community with a rewarding career.
Find these jobs and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Careers
www.cityofpaloalto.org/KingResidencyPresentations
2024 KING ARTIST RESIDENCY PRESENTATIONS
• Four finalists for the 2024 King Artist Residency will give presentations of their previous work and a conceptual
proposal on Thursday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon.
• Watch their presentations and participate in a Q & A session or give written feedback to the selection panel to support their decision-making process.
• The selected artist or team will engage the community in conversations focused on equity, inclusion, and belonging in Palo Alto, resulting in an artwork on King Plaza.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/KingResidencyPresentations
www.cityofpaloalto.org/StateOfTheCity2024
STATE OF THE CITY 2024
• Join the Mayor and community at this year’s State of the City address on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.
• This year’s event will be hosted at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road and live streamed on YouTube.
• After the Mayor’s address everyone is invited to stay to connect as a community over light refreshments.
• Registration to join in-person is recommended.
Learn more and register at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StateOfTheCity2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/March2024
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
• This March, find opportunities to learn, engage, and connect with the community.
• A few upcoming events include:
• Friday Nights at the Drop! (Teens): Fridays, 6 – 8 p.m., Mitchell Park Community Center-Teen Center
• Nowruz New Year Celebration: March 9, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Know Your Rights – Accessing Mental Health Services:
March 16, 4 – 5 p.m. Mitchell Park Library
• Spring Family Day: March 24, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Palo Alto Art Center
• Earth Day Festival: April 21, 1 – 4 p.m., Rinconada Library • There is something for everyone this March; the City's web calendar is updated often to share community activities.
Find these and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/March2024
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
March 11
• Part 2: 2024 City Council Priority Objectives &
Committee Workplans
• Citizen Advisory Committee on Council
Member Compensation
• Interview Process for City Auditor Selection
March 18
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Corridor
Community Outreach & Concept Report
• Tree Ordinance Update
April 1
• Study Session: Palo Alto Link
• Caltrans El Camino Real Bike Lane Proposal
April 8
• Closed Sessions only
April 15
• Earth Day Report
• Joint Planning & Transportation
Committee Meeting: 2023 - 2031
Housing Element
April 22 (Additional Council Meeting
date)
• Study Session: Rail Grade Separation
Update
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