WEEKLY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news.
Watch Ed share updates from the February 27, 2022 Council meeting.
Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — February 27, 2023
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency is set to expire tomorrow Tuesday, February 28. Mass vaccination and testing locations are closing. Address any COVID-19 issues through your regular doctor and the County. Thank you to all community members and City Council members for your leadership and individual contributions in protecting community health and safety.
Stay up to date with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
PALO ALTO LINK SHUTTLE SERVICE
Next week, the City is launching Palo Alto Link, an easy and affordable shuttle service to get you around town. Starting March 7 through April 7, enjoy free shared rides with Palo Alto Link, by booking a ride by calling or downloading the app. After April 7, rides are $3.50 per person or $1.00 for seniors, students, and income qualified community members.
Learn more and bookmark www.cityofpaloalto.org/PaloAltoLink, which will be the website for this service as of March 1.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- The Boards & Commissions recruitment ends today, February 28 at 4:30 p.m. Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit to apply. You can also apply for any board or commission all year round with this link for when there are openings.
- Join an in-person meeting on Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in the Downtown Library to share input on options to transform University Ave. This is one step in multi-stage engagement. Learn more about the project and RSVP at www.cityofpaloalto.org/UniversityAveStreetscape.
- Provide input on a proposal for a new Recreation Wellness Center (gym) at a community meeting on Tuesday March 7, 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center. Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/WellnessCenter.
Find these and other opportunities on the City’s Calendar.
PALO ALTO ART CENTER FAMILY DAY
The Art Center is celebrating Arbor Day and their new exhibition, Under Water, at the Annual Family Day event. Stop by on Sunday, March 5 from 2–4:30 p.m. for a day of fun, learning, and art. Enjoy hands-on art activities and tables with local environmental non-profits. This event is free, and activities are designed to be appropriate for everyone ages 5 through adult.
Learn more and save the date here.
THE CITY IS HIRING!
The City of Palo Alto offers a variety of career paths to implement a wide variety of City services ranging from public safety to engineering, art teachers to summer camp counselors, and many more. We encourage residents to apply for open positions; part-time and full-time opportunities are available.
We share new open positions in the City’s Uplift Local newsletter.
For more, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/careers.
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
March 6
- Palo Alto Airport Study Session
- Ordinance Regulating Firearms in Sensitive Places
March 13
- Discussion of Parklets
- Economic Development Study Session
- Prescreening for 2901–2905 Middlefield Road
March 20
- Community Engagement Study Session
- Council Procedures and Protocols
March 27 and Beyond
- Pets in Need Study Session
- Gas Utility Rebates
- Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
- S/CAP Update/Earth Day Report
- ADU Ordinance Changes
- Non-Profit Agreements Study Session
Find City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos at cityofpaloalto.org/councilagendas.
BE INFORMED & STAY CONNECTED
- Read past City Manager Weekly Updates at: CityofPaloAlto.org/CityManagerBlogSeries
- Gain emergency alerts and other updates: CityofPaloAlto.org/Connect
- Catch up on the latest City news through signing up for digital newsletters: CityofPaloAlto.org/newslettersignup
- Sign Up for Open Town Hall to share input through online surveys
- Attend events and meetings: CityofPaloAlto.org/Calendar
- View the City of Palo Alto Website: CityofPaloAlto.org
- Find City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes: CityofPaloAlto.org/CouncilAgendas
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