October 28, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
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1501 PAGE MILL ROAD CREEK SPILL UPDATE
• Palo Alto Fire Department investigation is ongoing, and appropriate regulatory actions will follow, including clean-up reimbursement and potential fines. Clean-up has concluded. • PAFD confirmed 916 gallons (much of this is water from clean-up) including Meras 1020 was drained supporting initial determination/findings of no risk to life or health. • Staff is reviewing and revising notification protocols for incidents like this. Staffrecognizes that we should have made public notifications sooner and apologize for notification delays. • Additionally, an in-person neighborhood meeting will take place on Friday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ventura Community Center.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Creekcleanup
www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormPreparednessWorkshop
STORM PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
• Join your neighbors and City staff at an upcoming
storm preparedness workshop.
• City staff will be on hand during an open house
style workshop to share updates, offer resources
and answer questions to help residents prepare
for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
• The workshop will take place Wednesday,
November 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the
Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium (1313 Newell
Road)
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormPreparednessWorkshop
The City of Palo Alto and Stanford University are pleased to once again host a local Veterans Day Recognition Event on Monday, November 11 at 3 p.m., MacArthur Park at 27 University Ave.
Join us in recognizing the service and contributions of the Veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces.
Hosted in partnership with:
• Stanford University Office of Military-Affiliated Communities • Palo Alto American Legion Post 375
• Military Officers Association of America
• Blue Star Moms of the South Bay
Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.
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VETERANS DAY- NOVEMBER 11
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/VeteransDay
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
November 4
• Council Technology Reimbursement P&S Committee
Recommendations
November 12 (Special Meeting)
• Study Session: Sustainability & Climate Action Progress • Several Zoning Changes
November 18
• Study session: IPA bi-annual discussion
• Impact Fees
• Retail Code Adjustments
No Council Meeting on Nov. 25.
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