August 5, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
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www.cityofpaloalto.org/AugustEvents2024
AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
• National Night Out is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 –8 p.m. at Eleanor Pardee and Bol parks. Connect with Palo Alto Police, and other staff teams, and neighbors.
• Twilight Concert Series concludes this month with two final performances: Saturdays, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17 at Rinconada Park • 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave.: Thursday, Aug. 15
• Block Preparedness Coordinator Training: Tuesday, Aug. 20 • Rental Registry Community Information Session: Thursday, Aug. 22
View a list of hot August events & activities at www.cityofpaloalto.org/AugustEvents2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Back2School2024
BACK TO SCHOOL: SUSTAINABILITY & SAFETY
• Palo Alto Unified School District schools are almost back in session, with 6th-12th grades starting back Aug. 14 and K-5th grades starting back on Aug. 15.
• Whether you have kids or live or commute near a school zone, it’s time to plan your commute.
• A recent update explores safety, sustainability, and
wellness tips to help make this school year fun
and healthy for everyone.
Read the update at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Back2School2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Engage2024
ENGAGEMENT & FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/engage2024
Apply and Volunteer on an Advisory Group:
• Downtown Housing Area Plan Community Advisory Board – Deadline to apply is this Friday, August 9.
• University Ave. Streetscape Stakeholder Group; two resident seats are open (Downtown specific, Palo Alto neighborhood at-large) – Deadline to apply is Sunday, August 18. • Youth Climate Advisory Board - Apply by Sunday, August 18.
Share Feedback:
• Online surveys are open seeking feedback on issues ranging from downtown parking, Cal Ave. Car Free Street Design Concepts to Palo Alto Airport long range planning. www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall
CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE: SAVE THE DATE
• Save the date and join us on Wednesday,
September 18 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. for our first City
Hall Open House, modeled after our successful
annual MSC Open House.
• Residents and the public are invited to tour City Hall and dive into the workings of our local government.
• Meet the teams behind the scenes and discover the
diverse work groups that help shape and support the
work we do.
• More details to come!
City Hall Open House
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 3 p.m. -5 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
August 12
• Caltrans El Camino Real Paving Project Proposed Amendments to the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Parking Program • Zoning-Housing Incentives Municipal Code Updates
• Planning and Transportation Commission, Historic Resources Board, and Architectural Review Board Workplans
August 19
• Study Sessions:
• Human Relations Commission–
• Report on Research on the Lived Experience of Asian
American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
• Report on Listening Sessions on Local Experiences of
Islamophobia/Anti-Arab Hate and Anti-Semitism
• Non-Profit Risk Management Audit
• Castilleja Transportation Demand Management Plan
September 9
• Sustainability &
Climate Action
Progress Report Study
Session
No City Council meeting
on September 2 in
recognition of Labor Day
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar
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