December 9, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.cityofpaloalto.org/EmergencyAlertTest
ANNUAL TEST OF OUR EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
• Last week's earthquake off the coast of Eureka and
related tsunami warning are reminders that emergencies can happen at any time.
• On Thursday at noon, we will conduct a test of our emergency alert system.
• Find our news release for details including frequently asked questions at www.cityofpaloalto.org/emergencyalerttest
• Learn about all ways to stay connected before, during and after emergencies at www.cityofpaloalto.org/connect
Share input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/EmergencyAlertTest www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities
COUNCIL PRIORITIES COMMUNITY SURVEY
• Each year the City Council reviews and selects annual priorities at their Council Retreat, set for Saturday,
January 25.
• An online survey through the City’s Open Town Hall
platform is available to share feedback on what
priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2025.
• Survey closes on January 5, 2025.
Share input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities2025Survey
www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
RECRUITMENT OPEN NOW
• The City is recruiting for two positions on the Planning and Transportation Commission.
• If you are passionate about innovation and community
development in Palo Alto, consider applying.
• Learn more and apply by January 8, 2025
Learn more & apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit
• Thanks to California State incentives, moderate- and low-income eligible residents can save up to $8k when switching to a heat pump heating and cooling system.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/savebygoingelectric
CONSIDER REPLACING HOME GAS APPLIANCES AND
SAVE FOR A LIMITED TIME
• Switch to a heat pump water heater for only$2,100, saving $200 for a limited time. Plus, get up to $1,500 to help with site upgrades for homes requiring other updates.
• Join nearly 500 of your eco-hero neighbors saving the planet one home at a time through the City’s full-service program.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/savebygoingelectric
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 16
• Study Session: Report on Council Ad Hocs
• City Council Reimbursements
• Reimburse Expenditures for the Grid
Modernization and Related Projects
2025
January 6
• Reorganization Meeting
January 13
• Financial Long-Range Forecast
• Legislative Update
January 21
• Study Session: Suicide Prevention
Policy
• Downtown Housing Actions
January 25
• Council Retreat
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City Manager Comments Survey:
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar
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