March 16, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
RAIL SAFETY LISTENING SESSION
www.PaloAlto.gov/TempChurchillClosure
Thanks to all who attended the listening session on Thursday to share input on the City's review of a temporary closure of the Churchill Ave. rail crossing.
About 85 community members attended in person, with 254 watching live and 80 viewing the YouTube recording afterwards. The listening session recording is available on our project page and replaying on our cable channel, supported by Mid-Pen Media.
Input will be summarized and shared with the Council as they consider next steps tentatively scheduled for April 13.
Share feedback via online form by Sunday, March 29 at
www.paloalto.gov/TempChurchillClosure.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS & FOCUS GROUPS
www.PaloAlto.gov/BeWell
The Jed Foundation (JED) and the City are hosting community workshops and focus groups.
• Teen (Ages 13-17) Focus Group:
• March 17, 6:30 p.m. at Lucie Stern Community Center
• March 24, 6 p.m. (virtual)
• 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 • March 23 and 26, 6 p.m. (Virtual)
• Community Processing Session: March 19 at 7 p.m.
Details on all events at www.PaloAlto.gov/BeWell
CONNECT ON NOTABLE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
Share input on City priorities and connect through events & programs:
• Parking Policies Update Workshops: March 18, 10:30 a.m. at City Hall and 6:30 p.m. at Avenidas
• Block Preparedness Coordinator Course: March 18, 6:30 p.m.
• Downtown Murals Tour: March 20, 4 p.m.
• Teen Arts Council Clothing & Art Swap + Open Mic: March 20, 5 p.m.
• Night at the (Art Center) Museum: March 20, 6 p.m.
• Compost Workshop: March 21, 10 a.m.
• Spring Family Day at the Art Center: March 22, 2 p.m. • San Antonio Road Area Plan: Survey open through March 29 • Cubberley: CEQA Public Comment period closes on April 1 www.PaloAlto.gov/Engage
SUMMER JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
• Summer opportunities are available for everyone from
participating in camps to being a camp counselor and applying for City internships.
• If you’ve previously worked as a camp counselor, consider the camp coordinator, instructor, assistant director, and site director positions.
• Make an impact this summer by joining the City of Palo Alto team.
• Learn more at www.PaloAlto.gov/SummerJobs
www.PaloAlto.gov/SummerJobs
www.PaloAlto.gov/HotWeatherSafety
HOT WEATHER THROUGH FRIDAY
Learn more at www.paloalto.gov/HotWeatherSafety
• Early season hot weather arrives today per the National Weather Service and forecasted through Friday, 8 p.m.
• Hot weather safety tips are available online with a reminder that Palo Alto libraries act as cooling centers for those looking for respite from the heat.
• Take extra precautions to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
www.PaloAlto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
MARCH 23
• CEDAW Ordinance
APRIL 6
• Study Session: Nonprofit Partnership Workplan
• Study Session: San Antonio Road Area Plan
Alternatives
• Board, Commission, Committee Workplans
• SB 707 (Brown Act. Changes)
• Council Committee Workplans
APRIL 13
• Temporary Churchill Rail Crossing Closure Review
• 3606 El Camino Real Builder’s Remedy
APRIL 20 and beyond
• Cubberley Master Plan & CEQA Review
• 531 Stanford Ave Appeal
• Study Session: Community Plan to End
Homelessness
• 910 Webster Street
• Study Session: FY 2027 Proposed Budget
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project
• Downtown Housing Plan
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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