December 16, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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• Last Thursday, we conducted a test of our emergency alert system, with over 17,100 contacts notified through text, email and/or call. We've seen an increase in contacts of 7,000 over last year.
• Staying informed during emergencies is important for
everyone.
• Should the City need to alert you of an emergency situation, it will use AlertSCC. Please consider signing up or adjusting your alert preferences.
• For frequently asked questions and to sign-up or adjust alert preferences, go to www.cityofpaloalto.org/AlertSCCFAQ
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/AlertSCCFAQ
ANNUAL EMERGENCY ALERT TEST CONDUCTED
www.cityofpaloalto.org/HolidayHours
• Many City amenities are open daily and some with limited hours through the upcoming holidays such as open space preserves, our Golf Course, Mitchell Park and Rinconada libraries, and the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.
• There is limited office support observing Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 holidays, noting however:
• City Hall Lobby Help Desk will be available to assist the public 8 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Other lobby services are available either by appointment or with limited hours
• Limited inspection services
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/HolidayHours
HOLIDAY HOURS
www.cityofpaloalto.org/SafeStreetsForAll
• The City is developing its Safe Streets for All Action Plan and a draft was released last week for public comment through February 14.
• Once adopted, the plan will enable the City to apply for grants as well as other Federal or State funding requiring a comprehensive road safety plan. • The Plan focus includes eliminating traffic deaths and life-changing injuries on local streets and supporting the S/CAP in making biking and walking safer. • Other ways to share input include a presentation to the Planning and Transportation Commission in January, and Council consideration of the final plan in the Spring.
Learn more and share input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/SafeStreetsForAll
SAFE STREETS ACTION PLAN
www.cityofpaloalto.org/AlmaChurchill
CHURCHILL/ALMA SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
• After completing significant milestones on the
Churchill/Alma Safety Improvements project, City
construction is on hold temporarily and set to resume the week of January 6, 2025.
• The project will enhance traffic management, widen the pedestrian crossing area near the railroad tracks,
and implement enhanced pavement markings to support
pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Work is anticipated to be concluded in March 2025,
weather permitting.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/AlmaChurchill
www.UpliftLocal.org/Holidays
UPLIFT LOCAL HOLIDAYS: SUPPORT LOCAL
• Uplift Local Holidays is our local effort to connect the community with special holiday promotions and
discounts provided from local participating businesses. • Available through January 17, 2025,
visit UpliftLocal.org/Holidays to find local business
promotions to connect the community to gift ideas,
restaurant specials, and more.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
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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