Weekly City Manager Updates: August 19, 2024

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4 min readAug 21, 2024

City Manager Ed Shikada shares 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 Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news.

Watch Ed share updates from the August 19, 2024 Council meeting.

Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — August 19, 2024

Teen Wellness and Belonging

Social connection is vital to community health, and we offer many ways to connect together and take time for yourself. With school back in session for many teens, we recently shared information and resources to support teen wellness.

Connect at Mitchell Park Teen Center

The Mitchell Park Teen Center is our drop-in space for middle and high school students, open from 3–6 p.m. every weekday. The center offers game amenities such as ping pong, foosball, pool, video games, and board games for all teens to enjoy.

Apply for Leadership Opportunities

Join the Palo Alto Youth Council, Youth Climate Advisory Board, or check out the Art Center Teen Leadership Program.

Gain Mental Health Support

There are many opportunities for support such as allcove, Children’s Health Council therapy services, Palo Alto Library book lists, and more.

Read the blog for more information and resources.

Fall Favorite Events

Get ready for the return of beloved events that bring our community together as the Fall season returns. From to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Save the dates below!

Community Emergency Response Team Training — Sept. 10–29
Repair Café — Sept. 15
City Hall Open House — Sept. 18
Moonlight Run & Walk — Sept. 20
7th Annual Community Health Fair — Sept. 21
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch — Sept. 28–29
Palo Alto Airport Day — Sept. 29
Bike Palo Alto — Oct. 6

Find these events on the City’s online calendar.

City Hall Open House

Join us on Wednesday, September 18 from 3–5 p.m. for our inaugural City Hall Open House! Modeled after our successful MSC Open House event, this is your chance to dive into the heart of our City’s operations. Discover the diverse work groups that play a vital role in shaping and supporting our community and explore where City Council makes important decisions. This will be an informative and fun-filled experience with games, prizes and a deeper understanding of the services we provide.

Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/CityHallOpenHouse for more information.

Notable Tentative Upcoming Council Items

September 9

No action items
Several closed sessions

September 16

Study Session: Caltrain Electrification
Study Session: Palo Alto Airport Long Range Planning

September 23

Bi-Annual Discussion with the IPA
Dark Sky & Bird Safe Design Glass
Buena Vista Redevelopment Agreement

October

Study Session: Nonprofit Relationships
Human Relations Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Public Art Commission Workplans
Position on State & Local Ballot Measures
Study Session: Sustainability & Climate Action Progress
Creek/Stream Corridor Ordinance Update
Planning and Transportation Commission, Historic Resources Board, and Architectural Review Board Work Plans

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

Read past City Manager Weekly Updates and provide your input about these comments at: CityofPaloAlto.org/CityManagerUpdates.

Council Actions Summary

Castilleja Redevelopment Project: Approved the Transportation Demand Management Plan as consistent with the conditions of approval for the Castilleja School redevelopment project.