Status Report from the
Oversized Vehicles (OSV)
Ad Hoc Committee
Presenter:
Melissa K. McDonough,
Assistant to the City Manager
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Paloalto.gov
February 23, 2026
• Report back from the Oversized Vehicle (OSV) Ad Hoc Committee regarding follow-up information
• Responsive to October 20, 2025 Council direction on addressing OSV impacts
PURPOSE / OVERVIEW OF COUNCIL ITEM
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SINCE OCTOBER 20, 2025...
• 17 street segments deep cleaned (street cleaning, debris removal, tree pruning, catch basin & storm drainpipe line cleaning)
• Biweekly street sweeping on streets that have been deep cleaned • 33 OSVs towed after initial outreach and notification did not result in compliance • Field surveys conducted on 18 affected streets to determine permanent sign locations • Timely notification, including A-frame signs placed 2 weeks prior to cleaning/sweeping, windshield flyers, mailers, and outreach
• 338 interactions between clients and case managersto build rapport and connect individuals to case management and services (interactions are not limited to OSVs) 3 OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK HIGHLIGHTS
• Calls for tighter enforcement
• Cost concerns
• Safe parking support
• Concerns raised that issues are not
currently equally shared citywide
• Neighborhood impacts & street-
specific hotspots
• Divergent views on permits vs. bans
• Requests for faster action, increased
accessibility, and diverse engagement
3 Melissa McDonough
Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]
650-329-2533