April 14, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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PARKS OPENINGS & MILESTONES
• The temporary fencing at Ramos Park is now removed
and the park is open to the public!
• Boulware Park is now partially open. Our contractor
closed part of the park to ensure safety while they
finalize playground, pathways, and other miscellaneous
items. We hope to open the playground in the coming
week, following a safety inspection. Signage has been
posted.
• Magical Bridge Playground will celebrate its 10th
anniversary on Saturday, April 19. The community is
invited to enjoy fun and exciting activities, such as crafts, musical performers, and a magic show, honoring a
decade of inclusive play.
www.paloalto.gov/emergencyplanpubliccomment
EMERGENCY AND WILDFIRE RESPONSE PLANS
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK WELCOMED
• Community feedback is welcomed on two planning documents through May 4:
1. The Emergency Operations Plan provides the framework to coordinate response to major emergencies and disasters.
2. The Foothills Fire Management Plan provides a framework for fire control activities for the Palo Alto Foothills Area, which is integrated with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
• Additionally, the State Fire Hazard Map public comment period continues through April 30.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/emergencyplanpubliccomment
www.paloalto.gov/bcrecruit
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD RECRUITMENT
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/bcrecruit
• The recruitment for the City’s Architectural review
Board was extended to April 30.
• All architects, landscape architects, building
designers or other design professionals are
encouraged to apply.
• Palo Alto residency is not a requirement.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
April 21
• Independent Police Auditor Semi-Annual Meeting
• Cubberley Community Poll
• Turf Study Scope
May 5
• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Transmittal
• Gas, Cap and Trade Revenue Use Study Session
• 4075 El Camino Way
May 19 & Beyond
• 788 and 800 San Antonio
Prescreening
• Downtown Housing Plan
• Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan Study Session
• 660 University Avenue
• Wireless Communications
May 12
• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Study Session
• El Camino Real Housing Focus Area
• ADU Ordinance Adjustments
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