November 17, 2025 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING GRAND OPENING
• Thank you to over 200 community
members, City officials and staff, local and
regional officials, and previous Police and
Fire Chiefs for joining us yesterday to
celebrate the opening of Public Safety
Building!
• A phased move-in will continue into 2026,
if the community is looking to request a
police report, or other in-person services,
continue to visit the Police Department at
275 Forest, call their general line at (650)
329-2406 or 24-hour non-emergency
dispatch line at (650) 329-2413.
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CALIFORNIA AVE MUSIC & EVENTS UPDATE
• City is committed to supporting active events on Cal Ave. • 3rd Thursday has proven the concept for Cal Ave, though withdrawal of the fiscal sponsor has caused need to
review how to restart and build on music on Cal Ave.
• City met today with Cal Ave merchants, and partnering with the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation to restart in the Spring and stakeholders are working on a calendar of
events for the year.
• In the meantime, activation continues with upcoming
Chamber and City sponsored Holiday celebration on
Saturday, Dec. 6.
www.UpliftLocal.org/Holiday
UPLIFT LOCAL HOLIDAYS
Submit holiday promotions at www.UpliftLocal.org/Holiday • To enhance local economic vibrancy, City is
once again inviting local businesses to submit
their holiday promotions and discounts this
holiday season to help connect our
community to shop, eat and play local this
holiday season.
• Simply share your holiday-specific details, and
we’ll do the rest with online and print
advertising and signage in our business
districts and more!
www.PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
HOLIDAY EVENTS: DOWNTOWN & CAL AVE.
Save the Date: The Cal Ave. Holiday Spectacular is Saturday, December 6, noon – 4 p.m., along the pedestrian-only area of Cal Ave. Family fun will include the annual tree lighting, live music performances, dances, holiday craft stations, and a photo booth with Santa. This event is a sponsored by the City of Palo Alto, Cal Ave. businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Lytton Plaza Tree Lighting: Get ready to light up the night and kick off the holiday season at the City’s Lytton Plaza Tree Lighting event on Friday, December 5, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GATHERING
• Project Safety Net is hosting a community gathering to come together to better understand current challenges
and opportunities around youth mental health.
• Explore ideas and needs to support each other and our youth.
• Registration is requested but not required.
• This community conversation will take place at Mitchell Park Community Center, Wednesday, November 19,
4:30 – 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. and light
refreshments will be provided.
www.PaloAlto.gov/GradeSeparation
RAIL GRADE SEPARATION COMMUNITY UPDATE
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/GradeSeparation
• The City hosted two community meetings in Sept., to
gather community feedback on refined grade
separation alternatives.
• A new community update summarizes key feedback
received, outlines design alternatives under
consideration, and shares upcoming Council
discussions for additional community input:
• November 18 Rail Committee meeting,
• December 10 Council meeting (staff presentation,
public comment, Council discussion)
• December 15 Council action (no public comment)
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
DECEMBER 1
• Study Session: Neighborhood Town Hall
Meeting Series
• Study Session: Bicycle & Pedestrian
Transportation Plan Update
• South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Crossings Design
Concepts
• CAO Agreements
DECEMBER 8
• Dark Skies /Outdoor Lighting Restrictions
No Council meeting on November 24 Wednesday, DECEMBER 10 (Special Meeting) • Rail Grade Separation (Staff Presentation,
Public Comment, Council Discussion)
DECEMBER 15
• Study Session: Cubberley Community
Center
• 4075 El Camino Way
• Rail Grade Separation (Council
Discussion/Action Only,No Public
Comment)
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