Palo Alto City Hall. Embarcadero Media file photo.
Here’s a preview of Palo Alto government meetings happening the week of Aug. 7.
CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU, Local 521, the Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA), International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); and to discuss claims from contractors for the new public safety building. The council will then consider a proposal by Palo Alto Commons to add 14 dwellings for seniors at 4075 El Camino Real; consider approving a transportation demand management plan for Castilleja School; and designate a representative to the League of California Cities’ September conference. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 362 027 238. Read the agenda.
COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE … The committee plans to review change orders from the city auditor; discuss proposed changes to the city’s seismic code; and review council procedures and protocols. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 946 1874 4621. Read the agenda.
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION … The commission plans to review proposed amendments to a planned community zone to allow a single-family residence at 702 Ellsworth Place; consider a request for a residence with an accessory dwelling unit and a swimming pool at 575 Los Trancos Road; and consider code changes to facilitate installation of electrification equipment in residential development. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499. Read the agenda.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION … The commission plans to hear a presentation on the impact of climate change on the city’s vulnerable communities. It also plans to hear an update on its work plan items for 2023-2024. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Aug. 10, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701. Read the agenda.
