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 […]

Deadline for Stanford GUP

Stanford GUP: Final deadline to submit comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Stanford's proposed expansion. Comments can be submitted via phone, letter or email: County of Santa Clara Department of Planning and Development Attention: David Rader County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (408) 299-5779 Email: David Rader

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.

Palo Alto City Council Meeting

Housing: Council will consider a proposed Housing Work Plan for 2018-2019 and refer elements to the Planning & Transportation Commission for preparation of related zoning ordinance(s). The Evergreen Park/Mayfield Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) will be discussed, including possibly allowing more commercial permits. The whole purpose for a RPPP is to reduce commercial use, not increase […]

City Council Finance Committee

Paid Parking: The Council Finance Committee will review and provide input on a phased implementation plan for the Downtown Parking Management Study recommendations. Tentative, TBD.