Weekly City Manager Updates: November 4, 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 November 4, 2024 Council meeting.
Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — November 4, 2024
Red Flag Warning Critical Fire Conditions
National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Area including Palo Alto, with critical fire weather conditions in effect Tuesday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. — Thursday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m. Expect very dry conditions, with wind gusts up to 50 mph at higher elevations. Utilities has increased staffing on duty and will continue to monitor conditions, sharing updates as needed. Fire Station 8 will be staffed 24 hours a day through the Red Flag Warning and Foothills Nature Preserve restrictions are in effect.
Voting and Ballot Drop Off Locations
Ballots may be dropped off at any vote center in Santa Clara County, with Palo Alto specific Ballot Drop Box Locations including
- City Hall
- Palo Alto High School
- Mitchell Park Library
- Rinconada Library
Palo Alto Vote Centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium
- Ventura and Mitchell Park Community Centers
- Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
- Barron Park Elementary School
- Elks Lodge
Learn more and find election details at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Elections
Veterans Day — November 11
The City of Palo Alto and Stanford University are pleased to once again host a local Veterans Day Recognition Event on Monday, November 11 at 3 p.m., MacArthur Park at 27 University Ave.
Join us in recognizing the service and contributions of the Veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces.
This event is hosted in partnership with:
- Stanford University Office of Military-Affiliated Communities
- Palo Alto American Legion Post 375
- Military Officers Association of America
- Blue Star Moms of the South Bay
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is the keynote speaker.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/VeteransDay.
Storm Preparedness Workshop: November 13
Plan for the upcoming storm season at a workshop on Wednesday, November 13, 5–7 p.m. at the Art Center Auditorium. Learn from staff about what the City is doing to prepare. Join neighbors and gain resources to prepare your home and property. Sign up for emergency alerts, understand how to report community impacts during a storm event, and ask questions, watch demos, and more.
Save the date and learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormPreparednessWorkshop
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
November 12 (special meeting)
- Study Session: Sustainability & Climate Action Progress
- Several Zoning Changes
November 18
- Study Session: IPA bi-annual discussion
- Ordinance Supporting Retail
- Impact fees
December 2
- Cubberley Next Steps
- Weeds as a nuisance
- Council Appointee Employment Agreements
December 2024
- Study Session: Housing and Homelessness Services Gap Analysis
- Study Session: Community Survey Results
- Council Ad Hocs Report Out
- University Ave Streetscape Update
- Downtown Affordable Housing
- City Council Reimbursements
- Colleague’s memorandum regarding Juristac/Sargent Ranch
Council Actions Summary
Council Actions
Palo Alto Link Service: Approved extending the Palo Alto Link service and increasing fares with direction to continue subsidized rides for teens to community centers and wellness programs. Authorized a cost share agreement with Stanford to fund services to Stanford Research Park, as well as openness to interest from other rideshare operators.
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