August 11, 2025 www.paloalto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING MILESTONES
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The City's new Public Safety Building
is nearing full completion, with a
temporary occupancy permit issued
and phased move-in expected to
begin on September 2.
Once fully open, it will centralize
operations for the Police
Department, 911 Emergency
Dispatch, Emergency Operations
Center, and Fire Administration.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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2025 annual Palo Alto Community Survey: The annual survey returns this year and was mailed to a random sample population of resident households starting Friday, August 1. If selected, please consider sharing your perspectives via email or printed survey. As with previous years, the survey has two stages to gain input with a Citywide online survey opening on August 29.
Neighborhood Town Hall: The next Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting for the neighborhoodsof Downtown, University South including Professorville, and San Hill Corridor is set for August 20 starting at 5:45 p.m. located at City Hall, Council Chambers.
September Look Ahead - Save the Date:
• South Palo Alto Connectivity Project Workshop – September 9, 7:30 p.m. • Cubberley Community Meeting – September 17, 6-8 p.m. • City Hall Open House - September 24, 3 – 5 p.m.
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LOCAL ENERGY REACH CODE UPDATES
• Every three years, the State of California adopts new building standards. The City is updating its building code standards for 2026- 2028 and, as with the previous set, are proposing to adopt building standards that go beyond state requirements.
• The City will be considering mandated conversion for end of life for gas water heaters to heat pump water heaters and airconditioning to heat pumps.
• Considering an urgency ordinance amending the 2022 Building Code in September and bringing all actions for 2026-2028 in October. • Attend a community discussion on Wednesday, August 13, 4p.m. at City hall to share input
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SUMMER EVENTS & FAMILY FUN CONTINUE
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Summer may be winding down soon, but our calendar of
events is heating up- with something for everyone this August - • Family Movie Night Series- August 15
• Mental Health First Aid Training- August 16 & 23
• Block Preparedness Coordinator Course- August 19
• 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave- August 21
• Cornhole Tournament- August 22
• Library Summer Reading Program Finale: Happy Birds-
August 27
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
AUGUST 18
• Study Session: Council Meeting Productivity
• Zoning Code Amendment for De Minimus
Exceptions
SEPTEMBER 8
• Study Session: 414 Cal Ave.
• Budget FY 26 Recommended Amendments
• Consideration of Proposed Urgency Ordinance
on Energy Reach Codes
SEPTEMBER 15
• Study Sessions: Managing Consultant Services
• Outdoor Lighting (Dark Skies) Regulations
• NCPA Battery Energy Storage Project
No City Council meetings on September 1 or 22
SEPTEMBER 29
• Study Session: South Palo Alto Bike/Ped
Connectivity Concept Design Review
• 340 Portage Ave Affordable Housing
Project
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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