January 20, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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OVERSIZED VEHICLES COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Save the date on the City’s web calendar.
• The City is working to address health, safety, and neighborhood impacts related to oversized vehicle parking, while also expanding support services and safe options for people living in vehicles.
• A community open house will build on previous efforts and is an opportunity ask questions and for the City to hear community feedback.
• Join us at the Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room on Tuesday, January 27, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Learn more about the City’s phased approach at
www.paloalto.gov/HomelessResponse.
www.PaloAlto.gov/BCCRecruit
2026 BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE
RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN
• The spring 2026 Board, Commission, and
Committee recruitment for 10 seats is now
open.
• Volunteer and help inform Council decision-
making.
• Apply by Wednesday, February 18.
Learn more about each BCC and find applications at paloalto.gov/BCCRecruit www.PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Find these events and more on the City’s web calendar.
• The Library is hosting their annual Lunar New Year event at Mitchell Park Community Center.
• Join in the family-fun with special performances, crafts, and more on Sunday, January 25, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Plus, a special Year of the Horse Lunar New Year event will take place on Sunday, February 22 also at Mitchell Park Community Center.
• Save the date! More details to come.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
Saturday, JANUARY 24 – Council Retreat
FEBRUARY 2
• Study Session: T own & Country, 44 Encina
• 2026 Board and Commission Workplans
• S/CAP: Reliability Strategic Plan, 2 Year Work
Plan & Annual Report
FEBRUARY 9
• Weed Abatement
• Cubberley Project
FEBRUARY 23
• Study Session: Report from Oversized
Vehicle Ad Hoc
• Mid-Year Budget Actions
• Council Procedures & Protocol Handbook
MARCH 2 and beyond
• Palo Alto Link Program Review
• 531 Stanford Ave
• 4075 El Camino Way
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project
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