October 5, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
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HOT WEATHER & FIRE RISK CONDITIONS
• The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory
through Thursday, October 8.
• Higher-elevation areas may also see elevated fire risk conditions.
• Tuesday and Wednesday will be the hottest days with
maximum temperatures in the low-90s and as a reminder,
Palo Alto libraries act as cooling centers.
• A recent update shares safety tips and encourages the community to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
Find hot weather safety tips and resources at www.PaloAlto.gov/hotweather www.PaloAlto.gov/Fire
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIES
• Fire Prevention Week is October 4 – 10 and a
recent community update shares safety resources about
this year’s theme “Charge Into Fire Safety.”
• Safely charge all devices such as your cell phone,
computer, e-bike, e-scooter, or vehicle through tips and resources.
• Connect with PAFD firefighters at Fire Station 2 located at 2675 Hanover Street, for a community open house
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Gain a fire station tour
• Learn about safety tips
• Other activities including kids goodie bags
www.PaloAlto.gov/StormUpdate
STORM READINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
• Staff will be issuing a community update this week, sharing City storm preparedness activities, recent project completion increasing storm drain capacity and ways the community can be storm ready.
• Upcoming Reminders/Dates:
• October 19: Street Sweeping resumes
• October 26: City Council Storm Preparedness Study Session • October 29: Join staff at an Open House at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 799 Embarcadero Road
• November 1: Sandbags available early at Palo Alto locations • December 10: Annual Test of Palo Alto's Emergency Alert System. Sign up at www.PaloAlto.gov/connect
www.PaloAlto.gov/MusicinthePark
PALO ALTO HISTORY MUSEUM ACTIVATION
• The Palo Alto History Museum is launching a series of events culminating with their grand opening in April 2027.
• The City is co-sponsoring their first event in their series happening this Saturday, Oct. 10, join friends, family and neighbors for a free outdoor concert from 4-6 p.m. at Heritage Park, located next to the museum at 300 Homer Ave.
• The afternoon event will include two bands, celebrating the joy of music with deep Palo Alto roots, local music trivia, ice cream, prizes, and more.
Learn more at www.PaloAlto.gov/MusicinthePark
www.PaloAlto.gov/CommunityImpactFair
COMMUNITY IMPACT FAIR: LEARN & VOLUNTEER
• The City and Human Relations
Commission are hosting a
Community Impact Fair.
• Meet over 30 local nonprofits
supporting our community
and discover ways to get involved
and volunteer.
• Open house style event
this Sunday, Oct. 11, noon-2:30
p.m. at Mitchell Park Community
Center.
Learn more at www.PaloAlto.gov/CommunityImpactFair
www.PaloAlto.gov/CouncilAgendas
OCTOBER 19
• Multi-Family Residential Uses Zoning
OCTOBER 26
• Stream Corridor Protection
• Study Session: Storm Season Preparedness
NOVEMBER 2
• Study Session: 2025 Greenhouse Gas
Inventory & SCAP Progress Report
• 2027 City Council Calendar
• SB 9 Permanent Ordinance
• ADU Ordinance Amendments (rescheduled)
NOTABLE TENTATIVE COUNCIL ITEMS
NOVEMBER 9 and beyond
• Study Session: Quarry Road Transit
Connection
• Prescreening: 720 San Antonio Road
• Bryant St./Lincoln Ave. Bike Boulevard
• City Council/UAC Joint Session on Water
• Biosolids Facility Plan Update
• 470 Olive Ave (continued from 9/9)
• Employment Agreements
• ALPR Audit
No Council meeting on October 12
recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.
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City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
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