Weekly City Manager Updates: December 9, 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 December 9, 2024 Council meeting.
Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — December 9, 2024
ANNUAL TEST OF OUR EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Last week’s earthquake off the coast of Eureka and related tsunami warning are reminders that emergencies can happen at any time. On Thursday, December 12 at noon, we will conduct a test of our emergency alert system. (12/12 at 12)
Find our news release for details including frequently asked questions at www.cityofpaloalto.org/emergencyalerttest
Learn about all ways to stay connected before, during and after emergencies at www.cityofpaloalto.org/connect
COUNCIL PRIORITIES COMMUNITY SURVEY
Each year the City Council reviews and selects annual priorities at their Council Retreat, set for Saturday, January 25. An online survey through the City’s Open Town Hall platform is available to share feedback on what priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2025.
Survey closes on January 5, 2025.
Share input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities2025Survey.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RECRUITMENT OPEN NOW
The City is recruiting for three positions on the Planning and Transportation Commission. If you are passionate about innovation and community development in Palo Alto, consider applying.
Learn more and apply by January 15, 2025
Learn more & apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit.
CONSIDER REPLACING HOME GAS APPLIANCES AND SAVE FOR A LIMITED TIME
Switch to a heat pump water heater for only $2,100, saving $200 for a limited time. Plus, get up to $1,500 to help with site upgrades for homes requiring other updates. Join nearly 500 of your eco-hero neighbors saving the planet one home at a time through the City’s full-service program.
Thanks to California State incentives, moderate- and low-income eligible residents can save up to $8k when switching to a heat pump heating and cooling system (HVAC).
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/savebygoingelectric.
Council Action Summary
Council Actions
University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project: Confirmed concept plan for the project to advance and directed staff to explore additional short- and medium-term measures to support economic activity.
Council Appointed Employee Agreements: Approved the amended employment agreements between the City and the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
December 16
- Study Session: Report on Council Ad Hocs
- City Council Reimbursements
- Reimburse Expenditures for the Grid Modernization and Related Projects
2025
January 6
- Reorganization Meeting
January 13
- Financial Long-Range Forecast
- Legislative Update
January 21
- Study Session: Suicide Prevention Policy
- Downtown Housing Actions
Saturday, January 25
- Council Retreat
Stay engaged and informed with the City Council portal at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilAgendas.
BE INFORMED & STAY CONNECTED
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- 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
- Search for Services Near You
- City Manager Comments Survey: CityofPaloAlto.org/citymanagerupdates
