March 2, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
RAIL SAFETY LISTENING SESSION & OTHER ENGAGEMENT
• Several safety priorities are being evaluated to enhance safety at Palo Alto’s four train crossings.
• Share your thoughts at a listening session on March 12 at 6 p.m. as the City evaluates the possibility of a temporary closure of the Churchill rail crossing on March 12 at 6 p.m. or through an online feedback form at the website below.
• Comments will be shared with the City Council as they consider next steps tentatively scheduled for mid-April
www.PaloAlto.gov/TempChurchillClosure
The City and The Jed Foundation are hosting two workshops at Mitchell Park Community Center on March 18, 6 p.m. and March 19, 5:15 p.m. to share community tools to recognize distress, offer support, and connect people to resources.
MARCH EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT
• Explore what’s happening in Palo Alto this March, including upcoming City events, programs, and simple ways to get
involved.
• San Antonio Road Area Plan Community Meeting – March 5 • Beyond the Divide: A Conversation on Belonging – March 5 • Nowruz New Year Celebration – March 8
• Block Preparedness Coordinator Course – March 18
• Teen Arts Council Clothing & Art Swap + Open Mic –March 20 • Spring Family Day at the Art Center – March 22
• Around the World in a Day Festival – March 28
Learn more on the web calendar at www.paloalto.gov/Calendar www.PaloAlto.gov
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
MARCH 9
• Study Session: 51 Encina Ave
• SB 79 Next Steps
• Council Priorities, Objectives and Committee
Workplans
MARCH 16
• 2100 Geng Rd
• 531 Stanford Ave Appeal Hearing
• 4075 El Camino Way
MARCH 23
• CEDAW Ordinance
• Board, Commission, Committee Interviews
APRIL 6 & BEYOND
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Area
Plan Alternatives
• Nonprofit Partnership Workplan
• Board, Commission, Committee
Appointments & Workplans
• SB 707 (Brown Act. Changes)
• Churchill Closure Review
• 3606 El Camino Real Builder’s Remedy
• Cubberley Master Plan & CEQA Review
• Bird-Friendly Design
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
PaloAlto.gov/citymanagerupdates
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
www.PaloAlto.gov/connect