June 8, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.PaloAlto.gov/SummerReading
LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
• Join the Library's summer reading program
"Oceans of Possibilities" to dive into new
reading adventures.
• Meant for everyone kids through adults, track your
reading time to earn prizes and help us reach our
community goal of 25,000 reading hours.
• Participate now through August 1 to be entered
into raffles to win Pacific Art League’s summer
camp, Great America passes, Filoli annual
membership, and more!
Sign up online or download a printable reading log at www.PaloAlto.gov/SummerReading
www.PaloAlto.gov/WildFirePrep
CLIMATE RESILIENCE-PREPARE FOR FIRE SEASON
• A recent community update offers resources and
simple steps to help prepare for wildfire season.
• The City supports wildfire readiness planning
through a multi-department approach from
PAFD programs and inspections, partnerships
supporting neighborhood volunteer programs
and vegetation management, and
utilities infrastructure improvements.
• Take steps before an emergency: make a plan,
stay informed, and know available resources.
Prepare for wildfire season at www.paloalto.gov/WildFirePrep
www.PaloAlto.gov/SummerEvents
SUMMER FAVORITES RETURN
The City’s Family Movie Nights on select Fridays June 12, July 10, 17 and 31 and August 14: Watch a movie under the stars at Mitchell Park Athletic Fields, seating starts at 7 p.m. The Twilight Concert Series on June 27, July 11 and 18: All concerts are held on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.
4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival: 4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival returns with activities and inflatables for the kids, live entertainment and free chili tasting. From 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at Mitchell Park.
Annual Clay and Glass Festival: Multi-day weekend festival at the Palo Alto Art Center on July 11–12 featuring over 140 carefully juried clay and glass artists.
MSC Open House: Gain a “behind the scenes” look at the work we do for the community on Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fun-filled educational day.
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NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
JUNE 15
• FY 2026-2027 Budget and Utility
Rates Adoption
• Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan Adoption
AUGUST 10, 17, AND 24
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming
• Weed Abatement
• Improvement Funding for the Regional
Water Quality Control Plant
• HRB and Stormwater Appointments
• 762 San Antonio Road
• Stream Corridor Protection
• Independent Police Auditor Study Session
• 4103 Old Trace Road
• Affordable Housing Development at 450
Lytton Ave. (Lot T)
• Buena Vista Regulatory Agreement
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