September 9, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
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www.cityofpaloalto.org/CityHallOpenHouse
CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE: SEPTEMBER 18
• Modeled after our successful MSC Open House event,
join us on Wednesday, September 18 from3 – 5 p.m.
for our inaugural City Hall Open House!
• Have fun learning about the diverse work groups that
help shape and support the work we do for the
community.
• Find out where the City Council does their work, learn about City services and careers in public service, and
enjoy games and prizes.
Save the date at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CityHallOpenHouse
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CommunitySurvey2024
PALO ALTO COMMUNITY SURVEY REMINDERS
• Palo Alto Community Survey is underway and is one way among many through which we gain insights from residents throughout our community.
• The survey was initially sent via mail to a sample of registered voters that are a statistically valid population of Palo Alto and will subsequently be available to all residents online. • Please consider taking the survey if you receive it in the mail.
The survey opens citywide on September 16.
• Keep your information secure by knowing a survey is coming from an official source like the City of Palo Alto, and other safety reminders.
Learn more and stay up to date at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CommunitySurvey2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/PRC
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECRUITMENT
• The City is recruiting for one partial-term seat on
the Parks & Recreation Commission, expiring
March 2026.
• The Parks & Recreation Commission advises the
City Council on planning and policy related to the
goals and services provided by the Open Space &
Parks, Golf, and Recreation Divisions.
• Apply by October 6.
Learn more and apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/PRC
www.cityofpaloalto.org/GreenBuilding2024
NEW BUILDING CODES TAKE EFFECT OCT. 4
• The City has required sustainable, climate-friendly construction for years to protect the local environment, reduce air pollution, and achieve its climate goals.
• Subject to California Energy Commission approval next week, new enhanced energy efficiency codes will take effect in Palo Alto on October 4, 2024, allowing both all-electric and mixed fuel construction and requiring all new and altered buildings to comply with enhanced energy efficiency codes.
• Learn about the upcoming changes and join an information session on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m., if you have a construction project planned in Palo Alto.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/GreenBuilding2024
www.cityofpaloalto.org/calendar
UPCOMING FALL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Loads of ways to connect, learn, and participate in the next couple weeks:
• City Hall Open House – Sept. 18
• Hands Only CPR Training – Sept. 19
• Moonlight Run & Walk – Sept. 20
• Friday Night at the Art Center: Grow – Sept. 20
• 7th Annual Community Health Fair – Sept. 21
• Office of Transportation Open House – Sept. 24
• Clean Air at Home with 350 Silicon Valley Palo Alto – Sept. 28
• Great Glass Pumpkin Patch – Sept. 28-29
• Sister Cities Town Hall Meeting – Sept. 29
• Palo Alto Airport Day – Sept. 29
Find these events at www.cityofpaloalto.org/FallEvents
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
September 16
• Study Session: Caltrain Electrification
• Study Session: Palo Alto Airport Long Range
Planning
September 23
• Procurement Audit P&S Committee
Recommendations
September 30
• Closed Session Items
October 7 and Beyond
• Study Session: Nonprofit Relationships
• HRC, PAC, PRC Commission Workplans
October 7 and Beyond (continued)
• Position on State & Local Ballot Measures
• Parks and Rec Commission Interviews
• Independent Police Auditor Bi-annual
• Study Session: Sustainability & Climate
Action Progress
• Planning and Transportation Commission,
Historic Resources Board, and Architectural
Review Board Work Plans
• Retail Revitalization
No Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 14
in recognition of Indigenous Peoples
(Columbus) Day
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