March 9, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
RAIL SAFETY LISTENING SESSION & JED WORKSHOPS
Share your thoughts at a listening session as the City evaluates the possibility of a temporary closure of the Churchill rail crossing on March 12 at 6 p.m. Comments will be shared with the City Council as they consider next steps tentatively scheduled for April 13. Share online feedback: www.paloalto.gov/TempChurchillClosure
www.PaloAlto.gov/TempChurchillClosure
The Jed Foundation (JED) and the City is hosting community workshops, and focus groups
• Teen Focus Group, Ages 13-17: March 17, 6:30 p.m. at Lucie Stern • You Can Help Workshops: March 18, 6 p.m. or March 19, 5:15 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center
• Young Adult (Ages 18-30) Focus Group: March 19, 3:30 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center
• Community Processing Session: March 19 at 7 p.m. Details on all events at www.PaloAlto.gov/BeWell
EXTENDED BOARD & COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
• Recruitment was extended for open positions on the
Historic Resources Board and Storm Management
Oversight Committee.
• There are three full term openings to volunteer on the Historic Resources Board (HRB).
• The Stormwater Management Oversight Committee has
one partial term open.
• Apply for these volunteer positions by April 8.
www.PaloAlto.gov/BCCRecruit
www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
MARCH 16
• 2100 Geng Rd
• 4075 El Camino Way
• City Attorney Appointment
• Bird-Friendly Design
MARCH 23
• CEDAW Ordinance
APRIL 6
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Area Plan
Alternatives
• Study Session: Nonprofit Partnership Workplan
• Board, Commission, Committee Workplans
• SB 707 (Brown Act. Changes)
APRIL 13 and beyond
• Churchill Closure Review
• 3606 El Camino Real Builder’s Remedy
• Housing Element
• Cubberley Master Plan & CEQA Review
• 531 Stanford Ave
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project
• Study Session: Community Plan to End
Homelessness
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