April 22, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Sustainability
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
• The Earth Day Festival yesterday was success as the
community celebrated sustainability and taking climate action. • This Earth Day, let’s continue the momentum:
• Switch to a heat pump water heater
• Go Electric at your home or business
• Volunteer with a local organization
• Bike or walk to school and work
• Take the Planet Protection Pledge
• As a community, we can create a greener future.
Learn more about the City’s sustainability efforts at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Sustainability www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPrioritiesSeries1
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY OBJECTIVES UPDATE
• A new series highlights each City Council priority and the 78 objectives that advance their 2024 priorities.
• In honor of Earth Month, the first update focuses on the Climate Change & Natural Environment - Protection &
Adaptation 2024 priority.
• There are 23 distinct initiatives and projects that are timebound, measurable, advances the City's goals
addressing climate action and sustainability, and furthers Palo Alto's natural environment.
• Learn about ways you can take action to support reaching our climate action and sustainability goals.
Read this first update at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPrioritiesSeries1
www.cityofpaloalto.org/LibraryHours
PALO ALTO CITY LIBRARIES CLOSED MAY 1
• Palo Alto libraries will be closed on Wednesday, May 1 for an all-day staff development training.
• All five locations will reopen on their next regularly scheduled day.
• As a reminder, the eLibrary is open 24/7.
Find library hours and locations at www.cityofpaloalto.org/LibraryHours
www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayFete
MAY FETE PARADE & FAIR CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
• The 100-Year Anniversary of May Fete is Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Connect as a community, join in the parade (or watch) and end at the May Fete Fair, hosted by Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto. • In honor of the 100th Anniversary, consider dressing up in costume from your favorite decade over the past 100 years.
You can also join the City of Palo Alto Friends, Family, and Pets group.
• Teens: Looking for a volunteer opportunity? We need you! Find the volunteer application online.
Learn more, register your group, and apply to volunteer at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayFete
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
April 29 Transportation Workshop
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Update
• Rail Grade Separation
April 30
• Board and Commission Interviews
May 6
• City Manager Transmittal: Proposed FY 2025
Budget
• Study Session: Independent Police Auditor
• Study Session: Workforce Recruitment Strategic
Plan Review
• 800 San Antonio Road Public Hearing
May 13
• Study Session: FY 2025 Proposed
Budget
• Site and Design for Local Advanced
Water Purification System
• Annual Review of Council Policy
and Procedures
Tuesday, June 18
• Reserve for special Council meeting
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