October 20, 2025 www.PaloAlto.gov
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PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING GRAND OPENING
Save the date at www.paloalto.gov/PSBGrandOpening
• Join the City as it celebrates the grand opening of the Public Safety Building, the new home of the Police
Department, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center, Office of
Emergency Services and Emergency Operations Center,
and Fire Department Administration.
• The celebration includes a speaker's program, color guard presentation, ribbon cutting, information booths from
various City departments, public tours and refreshments. • Join us on Sunday, November 16, 10 a.m. to noon.
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NOTABLE WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Learn more about these opportunities and engage at www.paloalto.gov/Engage Upcoming workshops about several topics of community interest:
• Crime & Safety Presentation: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Lucie Stern Community Center
• San Antonio Road Area Plan Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. at Cubberley Community Center Pavilion + Open Town Hall Online Survey through Oct. 31 • Urban Land Institute (ULI) Presentation regarding the Downtown Transit Center: Friday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m., Council Chambers. Watch live or participate in person-only. • Charleston Rail Crossing Safety Improvements Community Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center
• Storm Preparedness Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 30 starting at 5 p.m. locatedat the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium at 1313 Newell Road to learn about flood protection project updates, details about what the City is doing to prepare, and ways you can be storm ready at home.
HALLOWEEN & HEAT PUMP HAPPY HOUR
Halloween Happenings: Discover a sampling of local
events, safety tips and celebrate sustainably:
• Jack-O-Jaunt: Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. at Lytton Plaza
• Frunk Or Treat: Oct. 25, 11 a.m.
• Halloween Frankenbag Workshop: Oct. 30, 5 p.m.
• And more!
Halloween Community Guide: www.paloalto.gov/News
Celebrate Heat Pump Water Heater Day: Connect with
neighbors and experts in the breezeway at Mitchell Park Library/Community Center at 3700 Middlefield. Join
residents who are electrifying their homes to hear about their experience, ask questions and gain expert advice. Enjoy refreshments and pastries from Ada's on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/Switch
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
Wednesday, OCTOBER 22 (Special Meeting)
• Study Session: Lot T
• Study Session: Best Practices Managing
Consultant Services
• Downtown Housing Plan and SB 79
NOVEMBER 3
• Emergency Preparedness: Wildfire Audit Report
• 2026 City Council Meetings
NOVEMBER 10
• Dark Skies/Lighting Standards
• 660 University Ave.
• Quiet Zone Measures at Churchill, Meadow,
and Charleston
NOVEMBER 17
• Turf Study
• 340 Portage Affordable Housing Planning
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