Weekly City Manager Community Updates: November 28, 2022

Learn about upcoming holiday celebrations and promotions, the Stanford Community Plan, and notable Council items

Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada shares community updates to inform the community on upcoming events, services and program changes and enhancements, and City Council discussions planned. This week’s updates from the November 28 Council meeting include holiday celebrations such as the Annual Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza and the Holiday Studio Sale, resources to shop and eat local this holiday season, Stanford Community Plan Review details, and more. Notable tentative council discussions include a Stanford Community Plan Study Session, Fiber to the Premises Next Steps, and more. Read the community update or watch the YouTube recording to catch up on the latest community news.

Watch Ed share this week’s updates and news from the November 28, 2022 Council meeting.

Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — November 28, 2022.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE

Influenza Added to County Wastewater Data Dashboard

Santa Clara County shared a new wastewater dashboard to track influenza in the community similar to the way they’ve been tracking COVID-19 wastewater data. This data has played an important role in predicting and tracking the presence of COVID-19 in the community and provides public and health professionals with tools to understand community health issues and response.

For these dashboards, visit bit.ly/sccwastewaterdata

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Help keep those you care about and the community safe by following County Public Health recommendations: be vaccinated against COVID-19 and get the updated bivalent booster shot, stay home and test if you feel sick, and wear a mask. Visit sccfreevax.org to find a vaccine appointment or talk with your doctor.

For more coronavirus resources, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/coronavirus.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK!

Annual Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza

Bring your family and friends to enjoy live entertainment as we light the City’s tree at Lytton Plaza on Friday, December 2 from 5:30–7 p.m. For those not able to make it in person, the event will be livestreamed on our Youtube channel.

Holiday Studio Sale

The Palo Alto Art Center Studio Holiday Sale showcases unique artwork created by local artists such as stunning and innovative jewelry, functional and fine art ceramics, paintings, prints, and more. Stop by Saturday, December 3 anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For additional event details, go here.

SHOP & EAT LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Celebrate local this season through holiday promotions featuring Palo Alto restaurants and retail shops. Most promotions are available December 2022 to February 2023. Don’t see your favorite local shop or restaurant on the list? Ask them to participate today!

Find a list of local businesses offering holiday promotions at www.upliftlocal.org/holiday-promotions

STANFORD COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW ON DEC. 5

On December 13, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will be meeting to review an update on the final set of recommendations for the Stanford Community Plan Update.

The Community Plan is part of the County’s General Plan and is used to guide future use and development of Stanford lands in a manner than incorporates key General Plan principles of compact urban development, open space protection, and resource conservation.

To gain council comments and hear community input on this important community issue, the Stanford Community Plan has been added to the City Council December 5 agenda. To advance this important and timely discussion, the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Three-Year Work Plan will be moved to be heard in early 2023.

For more go to the project webpage at https://stanfordcommunityplanupdate.org

NEWELL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE

Thanks to Senator Josh Becker, Mayor Pat Burt received a ceremonial check from the State of California to support the completion of the Newell Road Bridge reconstruction project last weekend. Updates will be provided as progress is made on the project. Special thanks to Senator Becker for supporting the Palo Alto community and securing funds for important infrastructure projects!

Go to www.cityofpaloalto.org/Newell to learn more.

NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS

December 5

• Stanford Community Plan Study Session
• 1700 Embarcadero Road (former Ming’s Restaurant) — Design Review of a 2-story 31,000 sq. ft. Automobile Dealership
• Regional Water Quality Facility Upgrade Construction Contract Award

December 12

• Electric Utility Hydro-Electric Rate Adjustment
• Response to Grand Jury Report regarding Ballot Measures

December 19

• Fiber to the Premises Next Steps
• Certification of Election Results

Find City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos at cityofpaloalto.org/councilagendas.

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