May 18, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.PaloAlto.gov/prohousingapplication
PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PUBLIC COMMENT
• The City of Palo Alto is applying for a Prohousing
Designation from the State of California, recognizing
housing achievements over the last several years,
including the successful implementation of many Housing Element programs.
• The application process includes a public review and
comment period runs today through June 17.
• Review the application, gain details about community
engagement including an upcoming community meeting
on May 20, and Planning and Transportation Commission
meeting on May 27, and share input through an online
feedback form at
www.paloalto.gov/prohousingapplication
www.PaloAlto.gov/Newell
NEWELL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
• The City of Palo Alto and East Palo Alto will celebrate the start of construction on the long-anticipated Newell
Road Bridge Replacement Project, a multi-jurisdictional effort and the first step in the San Francisquito Creek Reach 2 flood protection project, this Thursday, May 21 at 11 a.m.
• The bridge is closed to vehicles with work on the bridge starting today, May 18. Access for bikes and pedestrians will continue through Friday, May 22 in the afternoon,
with a full closure in effect Friday evening. Creek work starts June 1.
www.PaloAlto.gov/RouteClearing
VEGETATION CLEARING PROJECT
• Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council and the City are collaborating to complete annual work advancing the
City's Foothills Fire Management Plan, and increasing
safety of our evacuation routes on Page Mill Road,
Arastradero Road, and Los Trancos Road.
• Work started today May 18 through June 12, 2026,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Expect travel delays as work crews conduct traffic control for single lane closures.
www.PaloAlto.gov/BryantGrandOpening
BRYANT STREET COMMUNITY CENTER
GRAND OPENING
• Save the date for the grand opening celebration of the Bryant Street Community Center on Wednesday, June 3
at 4 p.m.
• Explore the downtown Teen Center, including a mural
created by the Teen Arts Commission, preview classes
and activities planned throughout the building, learn
about the La Comida senior lunch program, and see its
new downtown location.
• The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, brief
remarks, and self-guided tours.
www.PaloAlto.gov/PaloAltoPride
PALO ALTO PRIDE
• The community is invited to Palo Alto Pride on Sunday June 7, 2-5 p.m. located on King Plaza for a first ever fun and intergenerational celebration.
• This free event, open to all, will include live music, community performances and speakers, covering
varying topics and performance mediums (dance,
singing, and poetry), plus local organizations will be
tabling around the plaza.
• For sponsors, tabling organizations and other event
details, go to www.PaloAlto.gov/PaloAltoPride
www.PaloAlto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
JUNE 1
• Study Session: Automated
License Plate Reader (ALPR)
• CDBG Annual Action Plan
• SB 79 Follow-up
• Cal Ave. Outdoor Activation
JUNE 8
• Cubberley Actions
• San Antonio Area Plan Next Steps
• Urban Water Management Plan
No Council meeting on May 25 in
observance of Memorial Day.
JUNE 15
• Bicycle and Pedestrian TransportationPlan
Adoption
• FY 2026-2027 Budget and Utility
Rate Adoption
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming item TBD
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