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CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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• The City is advancing final refunds ahead of schedule, gas utility customers who are members of the class in Green v. City of Palo Alto will receive their final refund starting mid-March.
• In accordance with the court-approved settlement, utility customers who received gas service from the City of Palo Alto Utilities during the period of September 23, 2015 through June 30, 2022 will receive a credit on their utility bill. • These refunds will be issued as a credit on customers’ utility bill between March 10-April 11, depending on billing cycle, and refund amounts will vary as they are based on customer gas usage.
FINAL GREEN REFUNDS DISBURSED IN MARCH
Learn more at https://phx-green-v-paloalto.web.app
www.cityofpaloalto.org/BikePedPlan
SHARE INPUT ON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
• Share input on the proposed bicycle network, facilities, projects, programs, and pedestrian improvements which is the foundation for the City’s updated Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP).
• An online interactive map and comment tool is open
through April 30.
• Your feedback and comments will help shape the draft plan which will be released later this year.
Share feedback at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BikePedPlan
www.cityofpaloalto.org/MarchEvents
MARCH EVENTS ROUND UP
Get creative with artist workshops, stay informed at community meetings, and explore ways to connect and learn.
• Decluttering for a Healthy Home – March 8
• Successfully Navigating College Admissions – March 11 • Nowruz New Year Celebration – March 16
• State of the City – March 18
• Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting – March 19
• Talking Textile & Technology Panel Discussion – March 22 • Palo Connect for Teens – March 22
• Stormwater Ordinance Updates Community Meetings –
Multiple dates
Find these and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MarchEvents
www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
March 10
• Study Session: Special Events Workplan
• Council Priority Objectives (rescheduled)
• Car Free Streets Comprehensive Plan Amendment
March 17
• Study Session: Youth Council
• Turf Study Professional Services Agreement
April 7
• Dark Sky Ordinance
• Ordinance Amendment to Allow Early Demolition
• 70 Encina Housing Development
April 14
• Fair Chance
• Downtown Parking Garage Design
April 21 & Beyond
• OIR Bi- Annual Meeting
• 660 University
• Wireless Communications
• 4075 El Camino Way
• Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
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Gain Emergency Alerts & Other Updates:
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Sign Up for City Updates at:
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar
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