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COMMENTS
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK WELCOMED
We are hosting two important community workshops this week to share updates and gain feedback that will help shape next steps and planning:
• The Biosolids Input Workshop takes place on Tuesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at the Mitchell Park Community Center, where we'll discuss the future of biosolids management at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
• The Cal Ave. Car Free Street Project Community Workshop takes place Wednesday, May 21at 6 p.m. at Lucie Stern Community Center, where we'll discuss developing two alternative layouts for the use of public space on Car Free California Avenue.
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HELP US IMPROVE CUBBERLEY!
• A recent community update was released summarizing community input received to date and ways to get involved and help us improve Cubberley Community Center.
• On March 19, over 120 Palo Alto residents kicked off the Cubberley Master Plan Co-Design process by sharing their input on their priorities for the future improvements of Cubberley Community Center.
• Meeting #2 on June 12 will focus reviewing and sharing input on three draft concept plans. Meeting #3 will take place on Sept. 17.
• Learn more and share input through the project website and taking a short community prioritizing survey at www.paloalto.gov/cubberleyproject Read the blog at www.PaloAlto.gov/news
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MAYOR'S PRESS AND COMMUNITY BRIEFING
• The next Mayor's Press and Community Briefing will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 5 p.m., which will focus on various topics of community interest and updates on Council
Priorities.
• The press and community briefings are intended
for community members and press, offering an informal
setting to ask questions and track progress on community topics of interest.
• Join in person at Rinconada Library to ask questions or watch the meeting live on YouTube.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/mayorsbriefing.
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FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITIES AT PALO ALTO
JUNIOR MUSEUM & ZOO
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is hosting two family events:
• Sit with the Animals: Animal Encounters is a special interactive event on Thursday, May 22 from2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sequoia's Birthday Party celebrates our rescued bald eagle on Tuesday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Both activities are free with admission and no additional tickets are required.
Learn more at www.paloaltozoo.org.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
May 27
• El Camino Real Housing Focus Area
June 2
• Study Session: Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan
• SB 1123 Single Family Zone Urgency Ordinance
• 4075 El Camino Real
June 9
• Cubberley Study Session
• CDGB Annual Action Plan
• Cal Ave. Outdoor Activation Guidelines
June 16
• Weed Abatement Actions
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
• Newell Road Bridge Replacement
Construction Actions
June 17 Placeholder Meeting
(If Needed)
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