April 21, 2025 www.paloalto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.paloalto.gov/mayorbriefing
MAYOR'S PRESS & COMMUNITY BRIEFING ON
HOUSING
• Join us for this week’s Press and Community Briefing on Housing on Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in person to
participate and ask questions at Rinconada Library or watch the live stream on the City’s YouTube.
• Gain housing updates on housing production, affordable housing, Downtown Housing Area Plan, San Antonio Area
Plan, and ask housing related questions.
• Plus, a general question-and-answer session will follow on any community topic of interest.
Learn more at paloalto.gov/mayorbriefing
www.paloalto.gov/EarthDayFestival
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
• Our popular free Earth Day Festival is back this year on Sunday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the Art Center.
• Gain resources to take climate action and support our 80x30 S/CAP goals:
• Expert advice about home electrification, water
conservation, and more
• Fun offerings from library storytimes, trivia games to plant giveaways, youth sustainability networking, guided garden tours, and hang out with Sequoia the Bald Eagle
and Animal Control’s gopher snake
• Sign the Planet Protection Pledge and learn about City careers
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/EarthDayFestival
www.paloalto.gov/bikepedcrossings
SOUTH PALO ALTO BIKE/PED RAIL CROSSINGS
SURVEY EXTENDED TO MAY 15
• As we continue investing in safe and sustainable
transportation options, the City is studying new bike and pedestrian connectivity improvements near the rail
corridor in South Palo Alto.
• Community feedback will inform future crossing locations and designs.
• Survey deadline has been extended to May 15.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/bikepedcrossings
www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayFete
MAY FETE PARADE & FAIR
• The 101st May Fete Parade & Fair, takes place Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this year's theme is "Grow Together."
• This favorite annual tradition showcases and celebrates our community groups and connections.
• Not involved with a specific community group that’s already signed up for the parade? Walk in the parade with the City of Palo Alto's Friends, Family & Pets category! No need to sign-up, just show up! • After the parade, the fair will offer booths by great local community groups, City departments featuring programs and services, games and prizes, food trucks and more.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/MayFete
www.paloalto.gov/wildfirediscussions
SHARE FEEDBACK ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PLANS
• Palo Alto launched a series of public discussions in March on wildfire preparedness to better protect our community in the face of growing risks.
• There is still time to share public comment on our community’s State Fire Hazard Severity Map, deadline closes on April 30. • Additionally, feedback is welcomed on two planning documents recently released, deadline for input is May 4:
• Emergency Operations Plan
• Foothills Fire Management Plan
Learn more at paloalto.gov/wildfirediscussions
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
May 5
• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Release
• Gas, Cap and Trade Revenue Use Strategy
• 4075 El Camino Way
May 12
• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Study Session
• Housing Element Programs
• ADU Ordinance Adjustments
May 19
• 788 and 800 San Antonio Prescreening
• Downtown Housing Plan
• Advanced Water Purification System
Construction Contract
May 27 Through June
• El Camino Real Housing Focus Area
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
Plan Study Session
• 660 University Planned Housing Zoning
• Wireless Communications
• SB 1123 Single Family Zone Urgency
Ordinance
• 660 University
• Cubberley Study Session
• Weed Abatement Actions
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar
www.cityofpaloalto.org/connect