CANCELLED – Connecting Palo Alto Roundtables – Trench and Tunnel Discussion

Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

UPDATE: This meeting has been cancelled. A new date will be announced later. Trench and Tunnel Discussion We have the opportunity to address long-standing challenges with the four grade crossings on the rail corridor that runs through our City. Join us to help evaluate potential grade separations at Churchill Avenue, Charleston Road and Meadow Drive, […]

Stanford GUP Community Meeting

Palo Alto Arts Center Auditorium 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Santa County Planning Commission will hold the final meeting for public comments on the Draft EIR for the Stanford General Use Permit. The GUP will have a major impact on Palo Alto for many years to come. Your comments regarding the significant environmental effects of this project and the adequacy of the Draft EIR are needed.

Palo Alto’s Influence on Lives in Public Service

Lucie Stern Community Center 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Join Palo Alto Councilmember and former Mayor Karen Holman in conversation with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA, 19th District) and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian as she explores how their lives in public service have been guided by early influences in their hometown of Palo Alto. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren attended Palo Alto public schools from […]

City Council Review of Stanford GUP

Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Palo Alto City Council will "Review and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding City Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Stanford General Use Permit (GUP) Application to Santa Clara County". A copy of the staff report is available here.

Grand Boulevard Project

California Avenue Caltrain Station 101 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Grand Boulevard Project on El Camino Real: From the City of Palo Alto: We hope you will join us at the informal public feedback session for the Grand Boulevard Initiative that has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22 from 4- 7 p.m. at the California Avenue Caltrain Station. The rain forecast cancelled the session originally […]

Palo Alto City Council Meeting

Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Three items of interest: Stanford GUP: Council will discuss and approve formal comments to the County on the Stanford GUP.  Click here for staff report. California Avenue Parking Structure: Council will hear an update on Infrastructure Plan projects and consider removing the second basement level from the California Avenue Parking Structure design. Click here for staff report. Legislative […]

Stanford GUP Meeting

Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Just a reminder that there will be one final County meeting with Supervisor Joe Simitian for people to weigh in on the Stanford GUP Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).  It’s really important that there be a big turnout to demonstrate community interest, so please plan to attend. Also, on the preceding night, Monday, January 22nd, the Palo […]

Palo Alto City Council Meeting

Palo Alto City Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Significant Items of Interest: Pensions: Council will accept the FY 2019-FY2028 Long Range Financial Forecast and discuss budgeting for City pension liabilities. Click here for staff report. Southgate RPP: Council will consider amendments to the program, including additional commercial permits and new two-hour parking restrictions.  Click here for staff report. Evergreen Park/Mayfield RPP: Council will consider amendments to […]

Palo Alto City Priorities

Mitchell Park Community Center 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

City Priorities: Council will hold its annual retreat to discuss and approve Palo Alto's annual priorities. Beginning at 8:30 am (Mitchell Park Community Center). Residents are welcome to come and speak directly to the Council. Come and voice your concerns over the massive commercial growth in our community and the need to focus on traffic and congestion.