City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: May 11, 2026
Report #:2604-6320
TITLE
Expedited Evaluation of the Potential Temporary Closure of the Churchill Avenue Rail Crossing, Determination of Next Steps, and CEQA Status – Statutorily and Categorically Exempt.
BACKGROUND
This item is a continuation of Agenda Item Number 1 on the City Council April 15, 2026 meeting agenda.
The original staff report and attachments are available online here (Agenda Item Number 1):
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=20077 On April 15, 2026, City Council considered this item and continued it to May 11, 2026. On April 15, 2026, City Council heard the staff presentation and public testimony; this item continued to the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting is for continued Council discussion, deliberation, and potential action – No public testimony will be heard on May 11, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Supplemental Report Issued April 30, 2026 APPROVED BY:
Ed Shikada, City Manager