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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM Architectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details. Board member names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491) Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to arb@PaloAlto. …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

Public Art Commission to review 3150 El Camino Real art plan and fund Code:ART 2027

The Palo Alto Public Art Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially approve the public art plan for a private development at 3150 El Camino Real, allocate up to $70,000 for temporary interactive media installations for Code:ART 2027, and accept donated artworks. The commission will also have an initial review of public art plans for developments at 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road. Public comments are accepted in person or virtually.

Final review and approval of public art plan at 3150 El Camino Real (presented by Danielle Wohl Art Consulting, artist Giles Miller, Acclaim Companies)
Allocation of up to $70,000 from Art in Public Places CIP for Code:ART 2027 temporary interactive media installations
Acceptance of artworks by CASP artists Adrienne Defendi and Eric Fei Guan
Initial review of public art in private development at 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road (presented by SLATE Art Consulting, Harvest Properties)

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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 Community Meeting Room & Hybrid 7:00 PM Public Art Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/88627841441) Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website three days before the meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in you …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 05:30 PM

City Council Special Meeting

Council to decide on Buena Vista Mobilehome Park redevelopment agreements

The Palo Alto City Council will hold a special meeting to review applications for the Historic Resources Board, discuss the Independent Police Auditor's semi-annual report, and take action on several consent calendar items. The main action items are authorizing new regulatory agreements for the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park redevelopment and launching two pilot programs for oversized vehicle parking, including new permit fees and restrictions.

Authorization for City Manager to execute new and amended regulatory agreements for Buena Vista Mobilehome Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real
Launch two pilot OSV parking programs, including permit districts on Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road and prohibitions on numerous streets
Purchase order with Pivot Interiors Inc. for $441,056 for furniture for the new Laboratory and Environmental Services Building
Amendment No. 2 to contract with CSWST2 adding $170,450 (total $360,302) for University Avenue Streetscape design services
Second reading of ordinance to increase contract approval and settlement authority thresholds

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CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend virtually or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Translation services are available upon request at least 24 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to 3 minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In-person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to 3 minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available fo …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Economic Development Committee Special Meeting

Palo Alto Economic Development Committee to review business retention strategy

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and potentially act on the Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction (BRE/A) Strategy and receive the August 2026 Economic Development Activity Report. Public comments will be accepted on these items.

Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction (BRE/A) Strategy
Economic Development Activity Report August 2026

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Community Meeting Room

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Special Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Community Meeting Room & Hybrid 4:30 PM Economic Development Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/85845544145) Meeting ID: 858 4554 4145 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In- person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and availabl …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 04:15 PM

Economic Development Committee Regular Meeting- CANCELED

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM

City Council Special Meeting - State of the City 2026

Palo Alto City Council holds State of the City 2026 special meeting

This is a special City Council meeting dedicated to the 2026 State of the City address. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business or decisions listed. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

2026 Palo Alto State of the City address

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State of the City 2026 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Palo Alto High School – Performing Arts Center & Hybrid 5:30 PM State of the City is considered a City Council meeting and will be held as “hybrid” meeting with the option to attend virtually or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Translation services are available upon request at least 24 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/89597226939) Meeting ID: 895 9722 6939 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to 3 minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Speaking time may be reduced if the Chair reduces the speaking time for individual speakers. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Regular Meeting

Finance Committee to consider $20M water bond refinancing

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation to the City Council to refinance the 2009A Water Revenue Bonds, authorizing up to $20 million in tax-exempt refunding bonds. The meeting includes public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items.

Refinancing of 2009A Water Revenue Bonds, Series A, with up to $20,000,000 in tax-exempt refunding bonds
Recommendation to City Council to adopt resolution authorizing bond issuance and sale
Approval of related documents: Official Notice of Sale, Indenture of Trust, Official Statement

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends refinancing up to $20M in water revenue bonds

The Finance Committee voted 2-0 (with one member absent) to recommend the City Council authorize staff to refinance the outstanding 2009A Water Revenue Bonds through new tax-exempt refunding bonds, not to exceed $20 million. The motion also recommends approving related documents, including the Official Notice of Sale, Indenture of Trust, and Official Statement. The item is not a project under CEQA.

Recommended City Council authorize refinancing of 2009A Water Revenue Bonds via up to $20M in refunding bonds
Recommended City Council approve Official Notice of Sale, Indenture of Trust, Official Statement, and related documents
Motion passed 2-0-1, with member Burt absent

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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> progress. >> Good afternoon. I'd like to call to order the Finance Committee meeting of the City Council whatever day this is. This is the 18th. It's already been a long week and it's Tuesday afternoon, so. >> Councilmember Lu? >> Here. >> Councilmember Bert? Chair Lawing? >> Uh present and I know Councilmember Bert is expecting to come. Okay. So, we'll turn it over to staff. We have a one issue on the agenda this afternoon and we'll have you lead it off. >> If If we might Chair Lawing, would we like to hear in person public comments before that agenda item? >> Um we could. I just thought maybe we'd get an overview of what's going to happen in the agenda and see immediate things you want to talk about. >> No, we're ready to present my agenda. >> Okay. All right. Is there any public comment? >> There is not. >> Okay. >> Public, um because this is our first finance I apologize. As a reminder for the public, as this is our first finance meeting back after the recess, um due to a change in state law, city council and its standing committees are now hearing in-person public comment at the beginning of meetings and virtual public comments for non-agendaized items at the end of the meeting. >> Okay, take it away. Thanks. >> Wonderful. Um clerk, if we may have the slides and then we'll proceed from there. Thank you. So, um chair, committee members and council, my name is Lauren Lai, the chief financial officer for the city. Tonight, we have a very important item befor …

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FINANCE COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Community Meeting Room & Hybrid 4:00 PM Finance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235 ) Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In- person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount …

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FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 Regular Meeting August 18, 2026 The Finance Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 4:02 PM. Present In-Person: Lauing (Chair), Lu Absent: Burt Call to Order In-Person Public Comment Agenda Items 1. Refinancing of the 2009A Water Revenue Bonds, Series A; Recommendation to the City Council to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Tax-Exempt Water Revenue Refunding Bonds in a Principal Amount Not-to-Exceed $20,000,000, Approval of the Official Notice of Sale, Indenture of Trust, Official Statement, Irrevocable Refunding Instructions, and Other Related Documents, and Authorizing and Directing Certain Related Actions; CEQA Status -Not a Project MOTION: Councilmember Lauing moved, seconded by Councilmember Lu, to recommend the City Council: 1. Authorize staff to refinance the outstanding City of Palo Alto Water Revenue Bonds, 2009 Series A through the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000; and 2. Approve the Official Notice of Sale, Indenture of Trust, Official Statement, Irrevocable Refunding Instructions, and authorize official actions and related documents thereto. MOTION PASSED: 2-0-1, Burt absent ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 Finance Committee Meeting Action Minutes: 08/182026 Future Meetings and Agendas Virtual Public Comment - None Ad …

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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 05:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to weigh 228-unit apartment project at 762 San Antonio Road

The Palo Alto City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to demolish three commercial buildings at 762 San Antonio Road and construct an eight-story, 228-unit rental apartment building under the state's 'Builders Remedy'. The council will also consider an ordinance amending municipal codes regarding accessory dwelling units, and will vote on consent items including a contract for electric supplies, an expansion of the overnight warming/cooling program, and a design services contract. The meeting begins with closed-session discussions on litigation and negotiations for the Cubberley site.

Public hearing on 762 San Antonio Road: demolish 3 commercial buildings, build 8-story, 228-unit apartment building
Ordinance amending Titles 16 and 18 of municipal code regarding accessory and junior accessory dwelling units
Contract C27196410 with Salas O'Brien Engineers, Inc. for $298,716 for electrification design services
Expansion of overnight warming/cooling location program and emergency inclement weather response framework
Closed session: litigation (Swinerton v. City) and real property negotiations for 4000 Middlefield Road (Cubberley Site)

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✓ Decided: Council approves 8-story, 228-unit apartment project at 762 San Antonio Rd

The City Council approved a major architectural review for an eight-story, 228-unit rental apartment building at 762 San Antonio Road, under the state's 'Builder's Remedy' provision, with a 7-0 vote. The council also directed staff to return with an ordinance allowing separate ADU conveyance, after a substitute motion passed 4-3. Consent items, including an electric supply resolution and a design services contract, were approved 7-0. The meeting included closed session discussions on litigation and property negotiations, with no reportable action.

Approved 762 San Antonio Road 8-story, 228-unit apartment project (7-0)
Approved substitute motion to return ADU conveyance ordinance to Planning Commission (4-3)
Approved consent items: electric supply resolution, warming/cooling program expansion, $298,716 design contract (7-0)
Continued Cubberley site negotiations to a date uncertain

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All right. Well, good evening everyone. Going to call to order the August 17th, 2026 meeting of the Palo Alto City Council. Madame Clerk, would you please call the role? >> Of course. Council member Liths here. Mayor Banker >> here. Council member Rectal >> here. >> Council member Bert >> Council member Lowing >> here. >> Vice Mayor Stone here. >> Council member Lou >> here >> for the record. All present. >> Thank you very much. Um our first two orders of business are close session items. Um one is a uh with regard to the Swenderton matter and the other with regard to Coverly. Uh Madame Clerk, is there any public comment on either of these two items? Yes, we do have two ra two hands raised in Zoom. Our first speaker is um named in Zoom callin user. You should be able to unmute yourself and speak. >> Can you hear me? >> Yes. I just want to say that Julie Woods is a dirty [ __ ] full night and grief stone is a comment. It's not related to items one or two. Thank you. >> Our next speaker is Aram J. >> Okay. So, I really wanted to talk Okay. Uh it doesn't Okay, looks like it's running. Um, I wanted to talk about, you know, secrecy being an enemy of democracy. And for a very long time, I've made the tried to make the case that all these behind closed door sessions don't work. And as far as Cly goes, I would like nothing more than to see it uh rebuilt uh and and and great, you know, facilities made there. It's old. It's fallen apart. But I will be voting no as long as you people co …

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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend virtually or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Translation services are available upon request at least 24 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238 ) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to 3 minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In-person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for …

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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting August 17, 2026 The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 5:30 P.M. Present In Person: Burt, Lauing, Lu, Lythcott-Haims, Reckdahl, Stone, Veenker Present Remotely: Absent: Closed Session 1. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-EXISTING LITIGATION Subject: Swinerton v. City of Palo Alto (JAMS Reference # 5100003409) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) One Case, as Defendant 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: Ed Shikada, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of Payment MOTION: Council Member Lauing moved, seconded by Council Member Lu to go into Closed Session. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 Council went into Closed Session at 5:38 P.M. Council returned from Closed Session at 8:08 P.M. Mayor Veenker announced no reportable action. Agenda Item Number 2 is continued to a date uncertain. Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting Draft Action Minutes: 08/17/2026 In-Person Public Comment Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements Consent Calendar MOTION: Councilmember Re …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting

Historic Resources Board to review Waverley Street greenhouse demolition, rebuild

The Palo Alto Historic Resources Board will hold a public hearing on a major historic review for 1431 Waverley Street, involving demolition of an existing greenhouse and accessory structures on a Category 2 Historic Resource, and construction of a new greenhouse and one-story horticultural complex. The board will also review and submit its draft annual report and work plan to the City Council, and approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

Public hearing for Major Historic Review at 1431 Waverley Street [25PLN-00064] for demolition of greenhouse and accessory structures on Category 2 Historic Resource
Rehabilitation includes new greenhouse and one-story horticultural complex with workshop, offices, nursery, and community room
CEQA exempt under Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15302
Review and submit HRB draft annual report and work plan to City Council
Approval of draft minutes from June 11, 2026

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microphone. Yep. Uh, Chair Roman, Vice Chair Willis, >> present. Uh, >> board member Yolinskis present. Board member Eagle Chzich >> present. For the record, we have quorum noting. Uh, Chair Roman is absent. Um, do we have any agenda, additions, changes, delusions? >> No changes planned for today. >> Thank you. Um, and do we have any member of the public who wants to speak to something that's not on the agenda? >> Um, through the chair, I have not received any public comment cards for general public comment. >> Thank you. Um, >> microphone. Oh, >> sorry. Um, let's move on to our schedule. >> All right, there's a little trimmer. Let me share my screen here. Well, this is our August meeting. Uh, is our fifth meeting uh remaining of the year. We have four more um as listed on the screen and if there are any planned absences, please direct that to staff's attention. I did want to provide some updates. So, while um we were out um in July um the city was able to secure a grant um from the certified local government program for $10,500. So those funds should be dispersed later this fall um for the use of our historic preservation program. So the city is still determining um how those funds will be used, but I believe that we have some ideas that we can get into the discussion of the work plan as to how those funds will be administered. Um earlier this week on Monday, um the city council had an action item uh for direction to revise the historic preservation ordinance. Um, we can get …

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HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM Historic Resources Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Board member names, biographies, and archived agendas are available at https://bitly.com/paloaltoHRB . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96800197512 ) Meeting ID: 968 0019 7512 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments w …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to discuss senior housing needs and barriers to services

The Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations and discussions on affordable senior housing, barriers to senior services, county policies affecting seniors, and property-tax qualifications for affordable senior housing projects. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes.

Presentations from Alta Housing, Eden Housing, and MidPen Housing on affordable senior housing projects
Discussion on barriers to senior services, including perspectives from Avenidas and Alta Housing clients
Presentation from a County policy analyst on regional legislation affecting seniors
Presentation from the California State Board of Equalization on property-tax qualifications for affordable senior housing
Approval of June 11, 2026 draft action minutes

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✓ Decided: Commission hears senior housing and services presentations, no votes

The Human Relations Commission held a regular meeting with presentations on affordable senior housing, barriers to senior services, county policies, and property-tax qualifications. No formal decisions were made; the agenda was discussion-only, and the minutes from June 11, 2026, were approved.

Approved June 11, 2026, draft action minutes

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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Boards-and- Commissions . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701 ) Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at …

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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1-3 minutes depending on number of speakers. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the June 11, 2026, Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Draft Action Minutes. – Action – 5 minutes BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Affordable Senior Housing: Local and Regional Projects, Needs, and Challenges: Presentations from Alta Housing, Eden Housing, and MidPen Housing – Discussion – 45 min 2. Barriers to Senior Services: Perspectives from Seniors including Clients of Avenidas and Alta Housing - Discussion - 45 minutes 3. County Policies and Regional Legislation Affecting Seniors: Presentation from a County policy analyst –Discussion — 15 minutes 4. Property-Tax Qualifications for Affordable Senior Housing Projects: Presentation from the California State Board of Equalization – Discussion — 15 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) • Commissioner Reports • Council Liaison Report • Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to review 82-unit housing project at 332 Forest Avenue

The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed 82-unit multi-family residential development at 332 Forest Avenue and will also review and submit its 2026-27 work plan to the City Council. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from June and July 2026.

Public hearing on a Planned Home Zone application for an eight-story, 82-unit residential building at 332 Forest Avenue (RM-40 zone)
Review and submission of the 2026-27 Commission work plan to the City Council
Approval of draft summary minutes from June 10, 2026 and July 8, 2026

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Council Chamber

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[BLANK_AUDIO] Good evening, Chair Chang and the members of the planning at the Transfrontation Commission. My name is Doron Noiman. My wife and I have lived in 777 Bryant Street for more than 22 years, immediately next to the proposed project. I'm speaking tonight with the support of many residents of 777 Bryant Street and neighbors from the surrounding community. Thank you for everyone who come here tonight and join remotely. Their presence show how much this project matters to the people who live, who will live in its, with its consequences. I support adding housing to Palo Alto. But housing should be responsible, lawful, and appropriate for the site and the surrounding neighbors. Many of us have already submitted details written comments. Those comments are in the record and address zoning, Casa Rial, historic preservation, lot line changes, heights, daylight, trees, environmental review, affordable housing, public benefit, privacy, and other legal and planning issues. I will not repeat those in details tonight, but I respectfully ask the commission and staff to answer those substantive questions before this project advance. Tonight, I want to highlight a few of our concerns. First, scale. Can we go to number 12? The sub report identify an over 85 foot building when the underlying RM 40 height stands is 40 feet. More important than number. Look at this picture. Look at 777 Bryant Street proposed building and a post building behind it. If you look from the library, this is …

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PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Planning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499 ) Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Policy & Services Committee Regular Meeting

Committee to discuss housing programs and legislative advocacy services

The Policy and Services Committee will review an audit of the Junior Museum & Zoo and consider expanding the HSRAP Grant Program. Members will also provide feedback on the Alternative Housing Program and discuss a scope of work for legislative advocacy and grant consulting services.

Presentation of the Junior Museum & Zoo Audit
Proposed expansion of the HSRAP Grant Program
Feedback on Housing Element Program 6.5: Alternative Housing Program, Objective B
Approval of Scope of Work for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy and Grant Consulting and Compliance Services

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends accepting Junior Museum & Zoo audit, advancing housing and grant programs

The Policy & Services Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the City Council accept the Junior Museum & Zoo Audit results. It also voted 3-0 to request a joint session with the Human Relations Commission to discuss the HSRAP+ grant program expansion, and to focus Housing Element Program 6.5 on microhousing, shared housing, and senior housing in transit-oriented areas. The committee recommended City Council approve the scope of work for state and federal legislative advocacy and grant consulting services, subject to future budget availability.

Recommended City Council accept Junior Museum & Zoo Audit results (3-0)
Requested joint session with Human Relations Commission to discuss HSRAP+ grant expansion (3-0)
Focused Housing Program 6.5 on microhousing, shared housing, senior housing in transit-oriented areas (3-0)
Recommended City Council approve scope of work for legislative advocacy and grant consulting services (3-0)

Council Chamber

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Welcome to to the August 11th 2026 meeting of the Palo Alto City Council Policy and Services Committee Will the clerk please call the role? Absolutely Chair Lithcut HS here. Vice Mayor Stone here. Council member Rectal here. And I believe believe Council Member Rectal has a statement to make about his location. Okay Uh yeah I am in the Unville All Day in Research Park Uh I am attending the meeting remotely using standards of teleconficing I am participating participating from my hotel's business center which is very loud right now uh but is publicly accessible and the posting requirements were met. Thank you And do we have any agenda changes additions or or deletions Okay we have none Let's move on to public comment And I will announce that uh pursuant to new state state regulations uh the city has adapted its public comment for items not on the agenda agenda as follows We will take public comment for items not on the agenda in person person right now and any remote comments on items not on the agenda will be heard at the end of our meeting Madame clerk are there any in-person public comments for items not on the agenda? There are no requests to speak for this this section. All right thank you Moving on to council member questions comments and announcements Anything colleagues not here and I apologize I have been reading from the city city council agenda from last night So you might have wondered why there were some extra items in there Um but it's because I have too many tab …

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POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Policy and Services Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/94618744621 ) Meeting ID: 946 1874 4621 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In- person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes …

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POLICY & SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 The Policy & Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 6:00 P.M. Present In-Person: Lythcott-Haims (Chair), Stone Present Virtually: Keith Reckdahl Remote Call In Teleconference Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville Research Park, 5903 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Absent: Call to Order In-Person Public Comment Action Items 1. Office of the City Auditor Presentation of the Junior Museum & Zoo Audit. CEQA Status – Not a project. MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Chair Lythcott-Haims, to recommend the City Council accept the results of the Junior Museum & Zoo Audit. MOTION PASSED: 3-0 2. Recommend that City Council approve the HSRAP Grant Program expansion MOTION: Vice Mayor Stone moved, seconded by Chair Lythcott-Haims, to request a joint session with the Human Relations Commission at the September Policy & Services Committee meeting, to discuss the HSRAP+ proposal. MOTION PASSED: 3-0 ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 Policy & Services Committee Meeting Action Minutes: 08/11/2026 3. Discuss and Provide Feedback on Housing Element Program 6.5: Alternative Housing Program, Objective B. CEQA Status: Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. MOTION: Chair Lythcott-Haims moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Stone, to focus on developing Housing Program 6.5 with a …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 05:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Palo Alto City Council to vote on $2.8M in contracts and zoning updates

The Palo Alto City Council will meet on August 10, 2026, to vote on multiple contracts totaling over $2.8 million for city infrastructure projects, including traffic signals, substation repairs, and painting services. The meeting will also include second readings of zoning ordinances to update commercial downtown flexibility and retail vitality measures, as well as a public hearing on weed abatement assessments.

Approval of $714,639 purchase order for traffic signal network switches
$286,660 contract for Adobe Creek Substation load tap changer repairs
$735,500 contract for substation painting services over 18 months
Second reading of zoning updates for commercial downtown flexibility and retail vitality measures
Public hearing on weed abatement assessments for special assessment on properties

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✓ Decided: Council approves $31M interim borrowing for water quality plant

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing interim borrowing of up to $31 million for improvements to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, with a revolving credit agreement and related note for five years. The council also approved the final design for the Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project, including a reduced bulb-out at Southwood and East Crescent, and adopted resolutions on weed abatement assessments and committee membership changes. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

Approved $31M interim borrowing for Regional Water Quality Control Plant improvements (7-0)
Approved final design for Crescent Park Traffic Calming Project with reduced bulb-out (5-2)
Adopted resolution confirming weed abatement assessments for 3500 Deer Creek Rd. (5-0, Lu and Veenker recused)
Adopted resolution confirming weed abatement assessments for other properties (7-0)
Reduced Stormwater Management Oversight Committee membership from 7 to 5 (7-0)
Directed staff to evaluate Historic Resources Board term limits and explore other jurisdictions' practices (7-0)
Approved consent calendar items 1-18, including contracts, ordinances, and budget amendments (7-0)

Council Chamber

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Thank you. I hope you have a lot of people. Thank you. there's a lot of people. Thank you. improvements at the location number one, which was University Avenue and West Crescent Drive, and number three, which was Southwood, Centre, and Hamilton , but number three, which is Southwood and East Crescent, only with the condition that it be landscaped. Also, PTC recommends that number two needed more work and that the bulb out be made more suitable with direct input from adjacent property owners. Okay, so that sounds different from the staff report that the council received on November 2023, which just said that unanimously endorsed the project, and PTC recommended that staff work with adjacent property owners to gather their input, etc. So anyway, I I want to make sure that that was understood. There is, apparently remains a concern and a different perspective between the PTC and staff on what they intended in their motion and what their direction was versus what the council received. Okay. Council Member Rectal. Can you bring up either slide 10 or 11, both designs? My question is, we're adding a crosswalk there, and that triggers AB 413. This is a residential neighborhood, and my neighborhood, none of the corners have crosswalks on it. And so I'm wondering, why are we adding a crosswalk, a marked crosswalk, a marked crosswalk, and so it would be applicable in this location regardless if that's what the concern is. It's even unmarked crosswalks? Yes. Like in all the residential a …

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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, August 10, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend virtually or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Translation services are available upon request at least 24 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238 ) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to 3 minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In-person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for …

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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 6 Regular Meeting August 10, 2026 The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 5:30 P.M. Present In Person: Burt, Lauing, Lu, Lythcott-Haims, Stone, Veenker Present Remotely: Keith Reckdahl Remote Call In Teleconference Location: Holiday Inn Huntsville Research Park, 5903 University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 Absent: Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions In-Person Public Comment Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements Consent Calendar MOTION: Councilmember Lythcott-Haims moved, seconded by Councilmember Lauing to approve Agenda Item Numbers 1-18. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 1. Approval of Minutes from June 8 and June 15, 2026 Meetings 2. Recommend City Council Approval to Extend Certain FY 2026 City Auditor Task Orders with No Impact to Task Order Budgets 3. Recommend City Council Approval of the City Auditor Annual Risk Assessment and FY 2027 Audit Plan and Corresponding Task Orders. CEQA Status: Not a Project. DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 6 City Council Meeting Draft Action Minutes: 08/10/2026 4. Approve Program Guidelines for a Public Agency Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Grant Program; CEQA Status - Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with an Existing General or Comprehensive Plan do not Require Additional CEQA Review 5. Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the FY 202 …

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Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting

Climate committee meets

The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss various items, including the Youth Climate Advisory Board Annual Report and the RWQCP Biosolids Facility Plan Update. The meeting will also include public comments and verbal reports from staff and committee members. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or discussions on specific projects or policies.

Youth Climate Advisory Board Annual Report
RWQCP Biosolids Facility Plan Update
2025 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends biosolids plan and 7.7-acre park dedication

The committee voted 2-1 to recommend City Council accept the Biosolids Facility Plan Update and adopt a Park Dedication Ordinance for about 7.7 acres of the Measure E site at Byxbee Park. The motion also directs staff to continue current hauling, reserve 2.4 acres for future processing, and monitor regional partnerships. No action was taken on the Youth Climate Advisory Board report, and the greenhouse gas inventory item was not heard.

Recommended accepting Biosolids Facility Plan Update (2-1)
Recommended adopting Park Dedication Ordinance for 7.7 acres at Byxbee Park (2-1)
Directed staff to continue dewatered solids hauling and offsite processing (2-1)
Directed staff to reserve 2.4-acre site for future biosolids processing (2-1)
Directed staff to monitor regional partnerships including San Jose P3 (2-1)
No action taken on Youth Climate Advisory Board Annual Report
Greenhouse gas inventory item not heard

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All right. Well, welcome everyone to the first meeting back after summer break. Usually it's a council meeting, but we get to be first this year. So I'm going to call the order of the August 7th, 2026 meeting of the Climate and Sustainability Committee. Madam Clerk, would you please call the roll? Councilmember Liu? Here. Mayor Rittner? Here. Councilmember Burke? Here. Heather Beckley-Cree, President. Excellent. All right. Well, let's move on to in-person public comment. Do we have any? We have one request to speak. Schwenner? And I'll just say preliminarily, please go ahead and take a seat, that there's been some change in law with respect to public comment took effect over the summer. And so we will be doing in-person public comment at the beginning. And if there is any virtual public comment, we will do that at the end. So with that, welcome. I'm just going to put a little timer on this. Good afternoon, Mayor Rittner, Councilmembers, Britain and Lou, City staff, and community members. My name is Schwenner Duan, and I'm a Palo Alto resident and student. I'm speaking today about the environmental oversight of AI data centers. So artificial intelligence may seem like an invisible digital technology, but the infrastructure supporting it is extremely physical. So data centers require substantial electricity, water, cooling equipment, backup generation, land, and public infrastructure. According to the Department of Energy's 2024 United States data center energy usage report, Am …

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CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Friday, August 07, 2026 Community Meeting Room & Hybrid 2:00 PM Climate Action and Sustainability Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/85380918387 ) Meeting ID: 853 8091 8387 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. In- person general public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional in-person public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests …

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CLIMATE ACTION & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 Regular Meeting August 07, 2026 The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 2:01 PM. Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Burt, Lu Absent: None Call to Order In-Person Public Comment Verbal Report A. Staff Comments B. Committee Member Comments and Announcements Agenda Items 1. Youth Climate Advisory Board Annual Report; CEQA Status – Not a Project NO ACTION TAKEN 2. Recommendation to City Council to Accept the RWQCP Biosolids Facility Plan Update as Part of the Long Range Facilities Plan Update and Adopt a Park Dedication Ordinance for a Portion of the Measure E Site; CEQA Status – Not a Project ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Meeting Action Minutes: 08/07/2026 MOTION: Councilmember Lu moved, seconded by Councilmember Burt, to recommend the City Council: 1. Accept the Biosolids Facility Plan Update, prepared by Carollo Engineers, Inc., as component of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Long Range Facilities Plan Update; 2. Adopt a Park Dedication Ordinance to dedicate approximately 7.7 acres of the Measure E site at Byxbee Park as parkland; and 3. Direct staff to: a. Continue dewatered solids hauling and offsite processing in the near term under existing contracts; b. Reserve the approximately 2.4 …

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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting

Board to review design standards for wireless facilities in public right-of-way

The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider a recommendation on process and design standards for Tier 2 and Tier 3 wireless communication facilities. The meeting includes a director's report and a period for public comment.

Recommendation on Process and Design Standards for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Wireless Communication Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way

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Council Chamber

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two two one two three four five six progress good morning welcome to the august 6 2026 architecture review board meeting shall we have um roll call please yeah chair adcock here vice chair rosenberg president board member chen president board member georgia present board member hirsch for the record we have quorum thank you um do we have any changes to the agenda additions or deletions no changes planned for today thank you all right we will move on to public comment and this time for anyone in the chamber who wishes to speak on an item that is not on the agenda um anyone wishing to speak um over zoom you'll have time at the end of this meeting or do we have any comment cards um do the chair have not received any public comment cards for public comment thank you um let me move on to city official reports all right well good morning and welcome to our august meeting kind of hard to believe that we're already at the start of fall almost at the end of summer um i do have a few projects here that recently came in so those are uh 4103 old trace road so that's for a major architecture review and tentative map to subdivide a property uh and develop 16 total units and we have another project at the stanford shopping mall for a facade upgrade of the existing peloton store for a relocation of victoria's secret and we have at our next meeting two projected projects one of those being the mid peninsula regional open space their skyline field office as well as seven fabian way for an earl …

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, August 06, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM Architectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details. Board member names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491 ) Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-p …

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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Utilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to set annual system reliability goals

The Utilities Advisory Commission will meet to review reliability metrics from 2025 and establish goals for the upcoming year. The body will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.

Calendar Year 2025 Reliability Metric Update and Annual System Reliability Goal Setting
Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
Informational report on Utilities Quarterly Report for FY2026-Q3

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✓ Decided: UAC approves June minutes; no action on reliability update

The Utilities Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its June 3, 2026 meeting with a 5-0-1 vote (Commissioner Gupta abstaining). The commission took no action on the Calendar Year 2025 Reliability Metric Update and Annual System Reliability Goal Setting, which was presented as a report item. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Gupta abstain)
No action taken on 2025 reliability metric update and annual goal setting

Council Chamber

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UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 05, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Utilities Advisory Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96691297246 ) Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public comments for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken unti …

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Utilities Advisory Commission Draft Action Minutes – August 5, 2026 Page 1 of 2 UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2026 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chair Mauter called the meeting of the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chair Mauter, Vice Chair Phillips, Commissioners Croft, Metz, Tucher, and Gupta Absent: Commissioner Scharff AGENDA REVIEW AND REVISIONS IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ITEM 1: ACTION: Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held on June 3, 2026 MOTION: Vice Chair Phillips moved, seconded by Commissioner Metz, to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2026 meeting. MOTION PASSED: 5-0-1 Gupta abstain UNFINISHED BUSINESS UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT Alan Kurotori, Utilities Director Utilities Advisory Commission Draft Action Minutes – August 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 2: ACTION: Calendar Year 2025 Reliability Metric Update and Annual System Reliability Goal Setting; CEQA Status; Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) NO ACTION TAKEN FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTS VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Finance Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 05:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to consider Arastradero Creek stabilization and utility project

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a Park Improvement Ordinance and environmental study for the Arastradero Creek Stabilization and Utility Line Relocation and Repair project. The body will also receive an update on nature connectivity efforts.

Park Improvement Ordinance for Arastradero Creek Stabilization and Utility Line Relocation and Repair project
Consideration of the CEQA Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for Arastradero Creek project
Informational update on Ad Hoc Nature Connectivity Efforts

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Council Chamber

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Parks and and recreation commission meeting on Tuesday July 28th 2026 I'd like to call the meeting to order and start with a roll roll call. Commissioner Axelrod Commissioner Commissioner Brown here. Uh Vice Chair Weey here. Chair Freeman, here. Commissioner Clinhouse, yes. Commissioner Deng, yes. And Commissioner Smith, yes. Okay. Thank you So now we'll open open it up for public comments uh on nonaggenda items If you're here in person and would like to speak uh please fill out a uh speaker speaker card and hand it to the uh clerk If you're joining us on Zoom for an an item not on the agenda uh just raise your hand and the clerk will call you But um due to uh uh a recent policy change we will hear Zoom comments at the end of the agenda We currently have have one speaker in person and no hands raised on Zoom Okay thank you Can we get G g Uh good evening commissioners My name is is Gupta I serve as the honor utilities advisory commission Though I'm here speaking on our my personal capacity and um I'm also speaking on behalf of of the University South and Professorville Neighborhood Association of which Heritage Park Park is a part of Um first I want to thank each of you for your service to your to the community I know how much time and commitment uh being on a commission commission um is uh so very much appreciate that Um uh until recently um Heritage Park had a beautiful beautiful woodarved um park sign Um it was made locally It was very specific The The artwork um was very s …

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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 7:00 PM Parks and Recreation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Other- Services/Commissions/Parks-and-Recreation-Commission . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/join ) Meeting ID: 999 3789 9745 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. W …

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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 07:00 AM

City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Community Meeting Room

Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting

Board to discuss design standards for wireless facilities in public right-of-way

The Architectural Review Board will hold a study session regarding process and design standards for Tier 2 and Tier 3 wireless communication facilities. The board will also consider a draft annual report and work plan.

Study session on Tier 2 and Tier 3 wireless communication facilities design standards
Action item: Draft Architectural Review Board Annual Report and Work Plan
Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2026, and June 4, 2026

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Council Chamber

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press. >> All right. Good morning. Sorry, we're a couple minutes behind. Welcome to the July 16th Architecture Review Board meeting. Can we have a roll call, please? >> Yes. Uh, Chair Adcock, >> present. Vice Chair Rosenberg, >> present, and apologies for the tardiness. >> Board member Hirs, >> present. Board member Jojart, >> present. >> Board member Chen, >> For the record, we have quorum. >> Thank you. Um, so we'll move on to agenda changes, additions, or deletions for staff. Do we have any changes today? >> None today. >> Thank you. All right, we will move on to um in person public comment. This is for this time for anyone in the chamber who may wish to speak on a an item that is not on the agenda. Um for items on the agenda, you will have time for to speak later um in today's meeting. Do we have any requests to speak? >> Uh so I have not received any requests to speak at this time. >> All right. Thank you. Then we will move on to the first action item which is the city official reports. Good morning board members. Next slide. Um so wanted to note new projects that came in. We do have a preliminary architecture review that came in for a new skyline field office for Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District. Um you can go to the next slide. And um we do have a change to this. Um we are uh likely going to have one item uh for the August 6th hearing um a small sign exception that will be proposed. Um so we are hoping to move that forward and um have a hearing that day and u …

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM Architectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details. Board member names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491 ) Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-per …

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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

Council Chamber

Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to decide on zoning change for 470 Olive Avenue housing site

The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend a zoning map amendment for 470 Olive Avenue from single-family residential to medium density mixed use, supporting a staff determination to add it as a housing inventory site. The commission will also review and submit its 2026-27 work plan to the City Council and approve minutes from two prior meetings.

Public hearing on rezoning 470 Olive Avenue from NV-R1 to NV-MXM to align with adjacent parcel 2951 El Camino Real and address No Net Loss housing requirements
Review and submission of the 2026-27 commission work plan to City Council
Approval of draft minutes from May 13 and May 27, 2026 meetings

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✓ Decided: Rezoning of 470 Olive Avenue from single-family to mixed-use fails 3-3

The Planning and Transportation Commission voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend rezoning 470 Olive Avenue from NV-R1 (single-family residential) to NV-MXM (medium density mixed use) and changing the land use designation accordingly. The motion failed, with Commissioners Templeton, Peterson, and Hechtman voting yes, and Commissioners Akin, Vice Chair Ji, and Chair Chang voting no. The Commission then voted 6-0 to forward the split recommendation to the City Council, noting concerns about ambiguity from state housing laws like the Density Bonus Law and SB 79.

Failed to recommend rezoning 470 Olive Avenue to NV-MXM (3-3)
Forwarded split recommendation to City Council with concerns about state housing law impacts (6-0)
Continued work plan discussion to August 12, 2026, to incorporate proposed goals on Comprehensive Plan update and Commission efficiency (6-0)
Approved May 13, 2026, draft summary minutes as revised (5-0-1)
Approved May 27, 2026, draft summary minutes as revised (5-0-1)

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Good evening everyone. I'd like to call to order this regular meeting of the Planning and Transportation Commission for Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Mr. Java, can you please call the role? >> Yes. Uh, Chair Chang >> here. >> Vice Chair G. >> Um, present. I'm teleconferencing from 1469 28th Street, apartment 3, Arlington, Virginia 22206, and I am accompanied by one individual over the age of 18. They are my friend. >> Thank you. Um, Commissioner Aken >> here, Commissioner Peterson >> here, >> Commissioner Hecman >> Commissioner James, >> Commissioner Templeton >> here. For the record, we have quorum noting that Commissioner James is absent. >> Thank you. Uh, Assistant Director Armor, do we have any agenda change, excuse me, agenda changes, additions, and deletions? >> No change to the items that are under review, though we did publish a supplemental report for item number two in response to commissioner questions yesterday. >> Thank you. Uh, okay. Our next agenda item is in-person public comment on items that are not on the agenda tonight. We will have time for virtual comments at the end of the meeting. Mr. Traver, are there any comment cards or >> through the chair? We have not received any public comment cards for this period. >> Great. Thank you. [snorts] Okay. Uh on to our first scheduled agenda item, which is uh city official reports. Assistant Director Armor. Yes, good evening and welcome back after um canceled meeting at the end of June. We are going to share the present …

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PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 08, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Vice Chair Kevin Ji Remote Call In Location: 1469 28 Street, Apt 3, Arlington VA 22206 Planning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499 ) Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the …

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Planning & Transportation Commission 1 Draft Summary Minutes: July 8, 2026 2 Council Chambers & Virtual 3 6:00 p.m. 4 5 Call to Order / Roll Call 6 6:00 p.m. 7 Chair Chang called the July, 8, 2026, regular meeting of the Planning and Transportation 8 Commission to order. 9 Administrative Associate Samuel Tavera called roll, declared there was a quorum, and noted 10 that Commissioner James was absent. 11 Vice Chair Ji announced participation via teleconference from Arlington, Virginia. 12 Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions 13 Assistant Director Jennifer Armer reported that no agenda changes were proposed and noted 14 that a supplemental report for Item 2 had been published in response to Commissioner 15 questions. 16 In-Person Public Comment 17 Samuel Tavera noted no comment cards had been received. 18 City Official Reports 19 1. Directors Report, Meeting Schedule, and Assignments 20 Jennifer Armer reviewed upcoming PTC meeting schedules, noting that the July 29 meeting was 21 tentatively expected to be canceled and that the August 12 agenda is expected to include initial 22 review of proposed PHZ zoning for 332 Forest Avenue. Further update was provided on recent 23 City Council actions, including approval of 3 SB 79 ordinances, upcoming consideration of 762 24 San Antonio Road on August 10, and postponement of the parking update until fall. 25 Action Items 26 2. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 470 Olive Avenue [25PL …

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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Utilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Planning and Development Services Director's Hearing

Proposed new residence construction at 2468 South Court

The Planning Director will conduct a public hearing regarding a residential development request. The project involves deconstructing an existing single-story home and garage to build a new two-story residence.

Deconstruction of an existing single-story residence and detached garage at 2468 South Court
Construction of a new 2,481-square-foot two-story single-family residence
Addition of a 1,512-square-foot basement
Proposed attached Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)

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Council Chamber

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PLANNING DIRECTOR’S HEARING Special Meeting Monday, June 29, 2026 Community Meeting Room 1:00 PM Director’s Hearing meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate remotely or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/83943441651 ) Meeting ID: 839 4344 1651 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] . Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non-speaking members agre …

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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM

City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Community Meeting Room

Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Council Chamber

Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to consider park dedication ordinance for Measure E site

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending adoption of a Park Dedication Ordinance to dedicate a portion of the Measure E site as parkland. It will also hold a study session to review a financial feasibility study update for expanding the driving range at Baylands Golf Links. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from city officials and ad hoc committees.

Recommend adoption of Park Dedication Ordinance for the Measure E site as parkland
Study session on financial feasibility update for driving range expansion at Baylands Golf Links
Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 and May 26, 2026
Council Liaison Report
Department Report

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Council Chamber

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Welcome to the PaloAlto Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. I'll call the meeting to order. I'd like to uh start with a roll call. >> Okay. Uh Commissioner Klein House >> here. Commissioner Smith >> here. >> Commissioner Axelrod >> present. >> Uh, Chair Freeman >> here. >> Commissioner Deng >> Uh, Commissioner Brown is absent. And Vice Chair Wei has uh called in sick today. >> Okay. Thank you. So, this is the point where members of the public uh may speak to any item not on the agenda. Uh so now we'll open it up for um for items on another. If you are in person here in person uh and would like to speak uh please fill out a speaker card and head to the clerk. Uh if you're joining us uh on Zoom um for an item that's not on the agenda, just raise your hand. The clerk will um call you. And uh actually due to a recent uh policy change, we'll hear Zoom comments at the end of the agenda. There any speakers? There is currently one speaker in person. Okay. So, Doug, Pete, do you want to come up? Good evening. Uh, my name is Doug Peterson and I appreciate this opportunity to address the commission on a subject of my own choosing. Yesterday, I submitted a letter to this commission and the valley water board of dire directors urging you to jointly address the ongoing harm caused by the broken sllegate that continues to undermine the ecological health of the 600 acre PaloAlto flood basin. The letter includes an attached PDF of an in-depth report I prepared …

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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 7:00 PM Parks and Recreation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto , and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org . Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Other- Services/Commissions/Parks-and-Recreation-Commission . VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN ( https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/join ) Meeting ID: 999 3789 9745 Phone: 1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. W …

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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to review $65,000 mural for University Avenue underpass

The Palo Alto Public Art Commission will meet on June 18, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several artwork projects. Key items include a review of public art for the 762 San Antonio Road development, approval of a temporary mural design for the Sherman Ave Parking Garage, and a staff presentation on a mural for the University Avenue underpass with a proposed allocation of up to $65,000. The Commission will also consider accepting two gifts of artwork into the permanent collection: a promised gift by Viola Frey and a gift by Richard Shaw.

Initial review of public art in private development at 762 San Antonio Road (Acclaim Properties)
Approval of conceptual design for temporary mural by Phillip Hua on Sherman Ave Parking Garage façade
Staff presentation and potential approval of up to $65,000 for a mural at University Avenue underpass
Approval of promised gift of artwork by Viola Frey into permanent collection
Acceptance of gift of artwork by Richard Shaw into permanent collection

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✓ Decided: PAC approves $65K mural funding and accepts two major artwork gifts

The Public Art Commission approved a $65,000 allocation for a University Avenue underpass mural, and unanimously accepted gifts of a Richard Shaw tabletop sculpture and a promised Viola Frey sculpture. Commissioners also approved the conceptual design for a temporary mural at the Sherman Avenue Parking Garage (5‑2 vote) and adopted the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No action was taken on public‑art integration for the 762 San Antonio Road private development.

Approved temporary mural conceptual design for Sherman Ave Parking Garage (5-2)
Approved $65,000 funding for University Ave Underpass mural (unanimous)
Accepted gift of Richard Shaw tabletop sculpture (unanimous)
Approved promised gift of Viola Frey sculpture (unanimous)
Adopted April 16, 2026 PAC regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
No action on public art integration for 762 San Antonio Road private development

Council Chamber