November 18, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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DRIVERLESS VEHICLES EXPECTED IN PALO ALTO
• The City has been notified by autonomous vehicle companies Nuro and Waymo that their vehicles are beginning to operate without drivers in Palo Alto and nearby communities. • These fully autonomous vehicles will not be carrying public riders at this time. • The California DMV and Public Utilities Commission have regulatory authority over autonomous vehicle companies and where they operate.
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CITY HALL LOBBY DESK STAFF
• Another resource is available at City Hall for the community to gain on the spot assistance. The City Hall Lobby Help Desk is now open.
• Located at the customer service windows/Revenue
Collections, visit Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 - 5 p.m. to say hello and to let us know how we can help you. • The virtual lobby help desk remains available as another resource to support community needs.
• Find online resources 24/7/365 at
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Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/LobbyServices
www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormReadinessReminders
Advancing Flood Protection Projects & Storm
Readiness Reminders
• Thanks to residents who spent the evening with us last Wednesday attending our community open house focused on storm preparedness. • A new update answers questions we heard, shares City efforts ensuring storm drains and creeks are working properly and progress advancing the Newell Road Bridge Replacement project.
• Gain reminders residents can do to prepare as well such as staying informed, placing leaves in your green compost bin and learning about the City's flooding notifications protocols.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormReadinessReminders
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SUPPORT LOCAL HOLIDAYS
• With the winter season ahead, consider shopping local when thinking of gifts for loved ones and celebrating at local restaurants. • From Cal Ave., University Ave. to Midtown, there’s something for everyone in Palo Alto to shop and eat local this holiday season. • We are continuing our Uplift Local Holidays again this year, encouraging local Palo Alto businesses to submit holiday promotions and discounts to connect our community to local shopping, restaurant and services.
• If you are a Palo Alto business, consider sharing your holiday promotions with us at www.UpliftLocal.org/Holiday-Promotions.
Learn more at www.UpliftLocal.org
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 2
• Cubberley Next Steps
• Weeds as a nuisance
• Colleague's memorandum regarding Juristac
/Sargent Ranch
• Council Appointee Employment Agreements
December 9
• Study Session: Community Survey Results
• University Ave Streetscape Update
• City Council Reimbursements
No Council Meeting on Nov. 25. December 16
• Study Session: Council Ad Hocs Report
Out
• Downtown Affordable Housing
January 2025
• January 6: Reorganization Meeting
• January 13 and 21: Council Meetings
• January 25: Council Retreat
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