September 29, 2025 www.paloalto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.PaloAlto.gov/GradeSeparation
RAIL GRADE SEPARATION DESIGN WORKSHOPS
TOMORROW
• Revised draft designs have been released for rail grade separation options at Churchill Ave. (incl. Seale) and
Meadow Dr. and Charleston Rd.
• Community meetings are set for tomorrow, Sept. 30:
• 4-6 p.m.: Meadow Drive & Charleston Rd.
• 6-8 p.m.: Churchill Ave.
• The presentations will be recorded live on YouTube.
• Additionally, a new update shares details about
each design, including other ways to share feedback.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/GradeSeparation
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: OCT. 5-11
• Join us for an exciting and educational day at a Fire Station 6 (Stanford) Open House to recognize Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5- Oct. 11. Free parking will be available next to the Station with signs posted. www.PaloAlto.gov/FirePreventionWeek2025
• This year's theme coordinated with the National Fire
Prevention Association is “Charge Into Fire Safety:
Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” to focus on storage and disposal safety.
• On Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., bring families and friends to meet our firefighters and learn how to stay safe and prevent fires.
• Plus, get Fire Prevention Week started early at a special storytime with Chief Blackshire on Thursday, October 2, 11 a.m. at College Terrace library.
WEEKEND EVENTS TO CONNECT AND BE WELL
• Kiana Honarmand, King Artist in Residence, began community workshops “Weaving Stories” and continues Friday, Oct. 3, noon – 1 p.m. More workshops are planned this fall.
• Be active this weekend:
• 41st Moonlight Run & Walk, Friday, Oct. 3. Races start at 7 p.m. • Ride, roll and connect with neighbors and friends around town at Bike Palo Alto, Oct. 5, 1 – 3 p.m. at Fairmeadow Elementary School. • Also on Sunday:
• Mahjong, Munchies & Lanterns at Lucie Stern- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Palo Alto Art Center Family Day- 2 – 4:30 p.m.
www.PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
OCTOBER 6
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Area Plan
• Building Code Updates
• State and Local Ballot Measures
Wednesday, OCTOBER 15 (Special Meeting)
• BCC Interviews
OCTOBER 20
• Study Session: Cubberley Project
• Oversized Vehicles
Wednesday, OCTOBER 22 (Special Meeting)
• Study Session: Lot T
• Study Session: Best Practices Managing Consultant Services No City Council meeting on October 13
NOVEMBER 3
• Emergency Preparedness
Planning and Wildfire Audit
Recommendations
• 2026 City Council Meeting
Schedule
NOVEMBER 10
• Downtown Housing Plan
• 660 University Ave
• Quiet Zone Implementation
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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www.paloalto.gov/StormPreparednessWorkshop
STORM PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP: OCT 30
• Plan for the upcoming storm season at a workshop on
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Art Center
Auditorium.
• Learn from staff about what the City is doing to prepare. • Join neighbors and gain resources to prepare your home and property.
• Sign up for emergency alerts, understand how to report community impacts during a storm event, and ask
questions, watch demos, and more.
Save the date and learn more at www.paloalto.gov/StormPreparednessWorkshop