June 9, 2025 www.paloalto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
SHARE INPUT ON THE FIRE CHIEF RECRUITMENT
• Finance Committee discussed key characteristics to help inform the City's Fire Chief recruitment effort.
• Survey open through June 20 for community feedback:
✓ Key leadership characteristics of the ideal
candidate for Palo Alto
✓ Fire Department Challenges and opportunities
• Feedback will by synthesized into the candidate profile and recruitment brochure.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/FireChiefRecruitment
www.paloalto.gov/FireChiefRecruitment
www.paloalto.gov/Calendar
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, June 11 where the Palo Alto Hills, Esther Clark Park and Miranda neighborhoods can connect, share input on neighborhood issues and hear City updates. Learn more at www.PaloAlto.gov/engage
Explore housing development opportunities including potential locations and densities within the downtown area at the Downtown Housing Area Plan Workshop on Wednesday, June 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Library.Through interactive activities participants will help identify areas for concentrating diverse housing types to meet community needs.
Learn more at www.PaloAlto.gov/downtownhousingplan
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
June 16
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
• Newell Road Bridge Replacement
Construction Actions
June 17
• Cal Ave. Outdoor Activation Guidelines
July Council Recess – No meetings
Council Meeting Dates Coming Up
• August 4, 11, 18
• September 8, 15, 22
August & Beyond Preview
• Weed Abatement Public Hearing
• Ramona Near Term Improvements &
Outdoor Activation
• 4256 El Camino Pre-Screening
• Lot T Affordable Housing Design Update
• Sewer and Stormwater Ordinance
Updates
• Cubberley Study Session
• Bird-Friendly Design Ordinance
• Dark Skies Ordinance
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
PaloAlto.gov/citymanagerupdates
Gain Emergency Alerts & Other Updates:
PaloAlto.gov/connect
Sign Up for City Updates at:
PaloAlto.gov/NewsletterSignUp
City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
www.PaloAlto.gov/connect