February 23, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
SUCCESSFUL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
• Thank you to everyone who
attended the Lunar New Year
celebration at Mitchell Park
Community Center yesterday.
• Over a thousand people enjoyed
Chinese dragon dances, arts and
crafts, and community.
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BIOSOLIDS FACILITY PLAN UPDATE
COMMUNITY MEETING
• The Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant is updating its Biosolids Facility Plan that outlines the
future of biosolids management.
• Share input at a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Learn about wastewater treatment, long-term biosolids planning efforts, processing technology, and potential
recommendations.
Find more on the web calendar at www.paloalto.gov/Calendar www.PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
DISCOVER YOUR PATH: CAREER FAIR FOR TEENS
& YOUNG ADULTS
• Teens and young adults join us this Saturday, February 28 at Mitchell Park Community Center starting at 10 a.m. to
explore diverse career opportunities, gain valuable skills, and connect with professionals from various industries.
• Attend a career fair, hear from a panel of experts, have your resume reviewed, practice interviewing, network,
attend workshops, and more.
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/DiscoverYourPath
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BEYOND THE DIVIDE AUTHOR EVENT
• Join the Palo Alto City Library and Stanford University for a conversation on belonging.
• Through Silicon Valley Reads, this free event features experts Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt and author john a. powell.
• Exploring the roots of bias to provide actionable strategies for bridging divides and fostering belonging.
• Event takes place Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. at Hauck Auditorium, Stanford University.
Learn more on the web calendar at www.paloalto.gov/Calendar www.PaloAlto.gov
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN WORKSHOP &
ONLINE SURVEY TO SHARE INPUT
Learn more and take the survey at www.paloalto.gov/SanAntonioAreaPlan • Share feedback at a community workshop about the San
Antonio Road Area Plan on Thursday, March 5, 6 – 8 p.m. • Topics discussed will include housing, outdoor space, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, roadway
improvements, transit and commercial development.
• Plus, provide input through an online survey available now through March 29.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
MARCH 2
• Study Session: Palo Alto Link Review
• S/CAP Workplans & Studies
• Reliability & Resiliency Plan
MARCH 9
• Study Session: 51 Encina Ave
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project
• SB 79 Next Steps
MARCH 16
• 2100 Geng Rd
• Bird-Friendly Design
• 531 Stanford Ave Appeal Hearing
• 4075 El Camino Way
MARCH 23 & BEYOND
• CEDAW Ordinance
• Nonprofit Partnership Workplan
• Board, Commission, Committee
Interviews & Appointments
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Area
Plan Alternatives
• Board, Commission, Committee
Workplans
• SB 707 (Brown Act. Changes)
• Churchill Closure Review
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