Palo Alto, CA

City Council Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to make appointments to three commissions, hear a study session on managing consultant services, and vote on a consent calendar of contracts, policies, and budget items. Action items include approving FY 2027 work plans for four advisory bodies and taking positions on state and local measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot. A utilities report is provided for information only.

• Professional services contract C27196802 with BKF Engineers, not to exceed $1,294,522, for design of four-quadrant gate systems at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road railroad crossings (term ends December 31, 2029)
• Letters of intent with Avenidas and HeartFit for Life for a public-private partnership for expanded services for aging adults at the Cubberley site
• Surveillance use policies for security cameras at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter and the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
• FY 2026 reappropriation requests to FY 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets, plus technical clean-up and budget appropriation amendments
• Council positions on state and local measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot; also FY 2027 work plans for the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission, and Utilities Advisory Commission

Public Art Commission Special Meeting

The Palo Alto Public Art Commission holds a special meeting on October 6, 2026 to review public art tied to private developments and to decide funding for Code:ART 2027. Action items include final approval of art at 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road, and a proposal by artist Giles Miller for the 3150 El Camino Real project. The commission will also consider up to $375,000 in in-lieu funds for downtown projection mapping and up to $70,000 from the Art in Public Places CIP for temporary interactive media installations, plus acceptance of donated artworks.

• Final review and approval of public art for the 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road project, presented by SLATE Art Consulting and Harvest Properties
• Approval of up to $375,000 in private development in-lieu funds for Code:ART 2027 projection mapping artworks in downtown Palo Alto
• Final review and approval of artist Giles Miller's public art proposal for the 3150 El Camino Real development
• Allocation of up to $70,000 from the Art in Public Places CIP for temporary Code:ART 2027 interactive media installations
• Acceptance of donated artworks by CASP artists Adrienne Defendi and Eric Fei Guan into the City's public art collection

Finance Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Utilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Utilities Advisory Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 to review water and wastewater rate design guidelines, recommend that the City Council authorize up to $100,000,000 in tax-exempt electric revenue bonds for grid modernization, and consider updated Low Carbon Fuel Standards program guidelines. The Commission will also approve minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and hear a Utilities Director report. Informational items on data center capacity reservation and voluntary residential time-of-use electric rate enrollment are listed for reference only, not action.

• Recommendation to City Council to authorize issuance and sale of tax-exempt electric revenue bonds with principal not-to-exceed $100,000,000 for Electric Grid Modernization
• Approval of Water and Wastewater Collection Rate Design Guidelines and Principles
• Updated Palo Alto Low Carbon Fuel Standards Program Guidelines, including a definition for low-income and a cost-allocation methodology
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 Utilities Advisory Commission meeting
• Informational only: framework for data center capacity reservation and cost recovery; update on voluntary residential time-of-use electric rate enrollment

Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission meets Thursday, October 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format to approve prior meeting minutes and take up three business items. The commission will discuss the proposed 2027 City Council meeting schedule and citywide dates of significance, determine priority of needs for HSRAP FY 2028, and examine HOA fee stabilization and affordability protections for below market rate homeowners. No dollar amounts or specific contracts appear in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the August 13 and September 10, 2026 HRC meetings
• Discussion of the proposed 2027 City Council meeting schedule and review of the Citywide Dates of Significance List
• Presentation and determination of priority of needs for HSRAP FY 2028 (45 minutes)
• Examination of HOA fee stabilization and affordability protections for below market rate homeowners (30 minutes)
• Public comment accepted in person at the start and remotely at the end of the agenda

Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Policy & Services Committee Regular Meeting

Palo Alto's Policy and Services Committee meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format. The committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council implementation of Housing Element Program 3.9A, which aims to identify incentives at strategic locations to shift the economic benefit of redevelopment from commercial toward home building. The City Auditor will also present an audit of the Below Market Rate Housing Program and a follow-up report on FY2026 audit recommendations. Public comment is accepted in person and by Zoom.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on Housing Element Program 3.9A, intended to identify incentives at strategic locations to shift redevelopment benefits from commercial toward home building
• City Auditor presentation of the Below Market Rate Housing Program audit report
• City Auditor presentation of the FY2026 Audit Recommendation Follow-up Report
• CEQA status: an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan EIR approved by the City Council on November 13, 2023 analyzed impacts of the 6th Cycle Housing Element including Program 3.9(A)
• Public comment accepted in person and remotely, with written comments to [email protected]

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Special Meeting

The Palo Alto Climate Action and Sustainability Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting with one action item: an update on the Electric System Long Duration Resiliency, with CEQA status noted as 'Not a Project.' The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering public comment rules, staff and committee member comments, and future meeting scheduling.

• Update on Electric System Long Duration Resiliency; CEQA Status – Not a Project

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

Palo Alto's Planning and Transportation Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to consider a recommendation on an ordinance replacing temporary rules that implemented state housing laws SB 9 and SB 450, amending parts of the municipal code on building, zoning, and subdivisions. The commission will also review preferred design alternatives for a Midtown bicycle and pedestrian undercrossing in South Palo Alto, and initial design concepts for the Bryant Street Bike Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue traffic calming project. The meeting is hybrid, in Council Chambers and by teleconference, with public comment accepted on each action item.

• Recommendation on an ordinance amending PAMC Titles 16 (Building Regulations), 18 (Zoning), and 21 (Subdivisions) to replace temporary ordinances implementing SB 9, SB 450, and other state housing laws
• South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Connectivity: review of preferred design alternatives and network enhancements for the Midtown Bicycle and Pedestrian Undercrossing
• Bryant Street Bike Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue Traffic Calming Project: initial design concepts
• Director's Report, meeting schedule, and assignments
• All three action items listed as exempt from CEQA under cited Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines sections

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Palo Alto City Council. The main public item is interviewing candidates for vacancies on the Human Relations Commission (HRC) and the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC). The meeting also includes closed-session items on performance evaluations for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and a labor negotiation conference.

• Interviews for Human Relations Commission (HRC) and Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) vacancies
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluations for City Clerk and City Attorney
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employees (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager)

The City Council met to conduct interviews for commission vacancies and hold a closed session regarding employee evaluations, labor negotiations, and the Cubberley Site. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

• Interviewed candidates for Human Relations and Planning and Transportation commissions (no action)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)
• Closed session concluded with no reportable action

Human Relations Commission Special Meeting

The Human Relations Commission will consider recommending that the City Council take a position on California State Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. This is the sole business item on the special meeting agenda, with action expected. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering public comment, minutes approval, and reports.

• Consideration of recommending City Council position on California State Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 (action item, 30 minutes)

City Council Special Meeting

The Palo Alto City Council will consider advancing the Locally Preferred Alternatives for grade separations at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road to 35% design and environmental documentation. The agenda also includes closed-session litigation discussion, consent calendar approvals, and interviews for commission vacancies.

• Direction to advance grade separation designs at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road (Item 14)
• Approval of $3,486,301 contract with TruePoint Solutions for building permitting system (Item 8)
• Approval of $211,000 COPS funds for police services (Item 6)
• Approval of term sheet for Recreation Wellness Center at Cubberley site (Item 7)
• Final map for condominium subdivision at 3200 Park/340 Portage (Item 13)

The City Council approved the 35% design phase and environmental documentation for grade separation projects at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road. The Council also approved a consent calendar containing various professional service agreements, public-private partnership letters of intent, and the acceptance of state public safety funds. Additionally, the Council finalized a settlement agreement regarding litigation involving the City and Gary Wetzel.

• Approved 35% design phase for grade separation projects (6-0-1)
• Approved $3.48M building permitting system contract (7-0)
• Approved $270,233 waste study contract (7-0)
• Approved $420,000 utility engineering contract amendment (7-0)
• Accepted $211,000 in state public safety funds (7-0)
• Approved makerspace and wellness center letters of intent (7-0)
• Approved minutes for three prior meetings (7-0)

City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

City Council Special Meeting

The Palo Alto City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance and a public session to interview candidates for vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and Public Art Commission (PAC). The agenda is largely procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluations for City Manager (Cal. Gov. Code §54957(b))
• Interview candidates for Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) vacancies
• Interview candidates for Public Art Commission (PAC) vacancies

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review proposed guidelines for synthetic turf use on playgrounds and consider a recommendation on the Foothills Nature Preserve Improvement Project (PE-21000). The meeting also includes approval of July minutes, reports, and public comment periods.

• Review proposed Playground Synthetic Turf Use Guidelines
• Park Improvements Ordinance recommendation for Foothills Nature Preserve Improvement Project (PE-21000)
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026
• Council Liaison Report and Department Report
• Ad Hoc Committees and Liaison Updates

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Major Architectural Review of a Master Sign Program at 950 Page Mill Road. The proposal includes a multi-tenant monument sign with non-tenant branding and four tenant identification panels. The project is exempt from CEQA and is in the RP (Research Park) zoning district.

• Public hearing on Master Sign Program for 950 Page Mill Road
• Multi-tenant monument sign with 'Page Mill Labs' branding
• Four tenant identification panels
• CEQA exemption under Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures)
• Zoning district: RP (Research Park)

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to review a public art in private development project at 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road, presented by SLATE Art Consulting and Harvest Properties. The commission will also consider allocating funds from the Public Art Fund for Code:ART 2027 projection mapping artworks. The agenda includes approval of the August 20, 2026 minutes and public comment periods.

• Interim review of public art project at 3415-3431 Hillview Avenue and 900-910 Arastradero Road
• Allocation of Public Art Fund for Code:ART 2027 projection mapping artworks
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Finance Committee Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto Finance Committee will meet to accept the CalPERS pension annual valuation reports as of June 30, 2025, and discuss the Baker Tilly Reserves Advisory Report, which includes proposed policy updates to the Utilities Reserve Management Practices. The committee will make recommendations to the City Council on these items.

• Accept CalPERS Pension Annual Valuation Reports as of June 30, 2025
• Discuss Baker Tilly Reserves Advisory Report
• Proposed policy updates to Utilities Reserve Management Practices

The Palo Alto Finance Committee met on September 15, 2026 and voted on two items. It voted 2-0-1 (Chair Lauing absent) to recommend that the City Council accept the CalPERS Pension Annual Valuation Reports as of June 30, 2025 for the Miscellaneous and Safety Plans. It also voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt revisions to the Utilities Reserve Management Practices, including replacing minimum/maximum guidelines with a target based on the Average Annual CIP Budget, setting CIP Reserve Target timelines of 5 years for Gas and Water Utilities and 10 years for Electric Utility, adopting a proposed FY 2027 workflow, and directing staff to return to the Utilities Advisory Commission on the pros and cons of the Rate Stabilization Reserve. Both items are recommendations to the City Council, not final Council decisions.

• Recommended Council accept CalPERS Pension Annual Valuation Reports as of June 30, 2025 (Miscellaneous and Safety Plans) (2-0-1, Lauing absent)
• Recommended Council replace minimum/maximum utilities reserve guidelines with a target based on Average Annual CIP Budget (3-0)
• Recommended CIP Reserve Target timeline of 5 years for Gas and Water Utilities; 10 years for Electric Utility (3-0)
• Recommended Council adopt proposed FY 2027 workflow for revising and approving Utilities Reserve Management Practices (3-0)
• Directed staff to return to the Utilities Advisory Commission on pros and cons of the Rate Stabilization Reserve (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto City Council will hold a public hearing on a major architectural review for a new six-story parking garage with 265 spaces at 375 Hamilton Avenue, replacing surface Parking Lot D. The council will also consider a sewer lateral replacement contract worth up to $2.7 million, approve a utility security plan update, and authorize up to $20 million in water revenue refunding bonds. Several commission appointments and closed-session litigation and property negotiations are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: 6-story, 265-space parking garage at 375 Hamilton Ave (Lot D)
• Contract C27197641 with A3 Pipeline, $2,712,881 total for sewer lateral replacement
• Resolution approving Utilities Electric Utility Physical Security Plan Update
• Refinancing 2009A Water Revenue Bonds, up to $20,000,000 in refunding bonds
• Closed session: litigation (Diego Velasquez v. City; City v. Gary Wetzel) and Cubberley site negotiations

The Palo Alto City Council approved a settlement paying Swinerton Builders $8 million over claims from the new Public Safety Building, and authorized a cross-complaint in the Velasquez lawsuit. On consent, the council approved a $2.7M sewer lateral contract, a $7.4M construction contingency increase tied to the Swinerton settlement, an electric utility security plan, and an OSV parking permit ordinance. The council also approved a six-story, 265-space parking garage at 375 Hamilton Avenue and up to $20M in water revenue refunding bonds. Three Historic Resources Board members were appointed to full terms ending March 31, 2029.

• Approved $8M settlement with Swinerton Builders over Public Safety Building claims (7-0, per closed session report; council vote occurred Aug 17, 2026)
• Authorized City Attorney to file cross-complaint against Cleary Brothers Landscape and Bastion Construction in Velasquez case (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-6 and AA1 (7-0)
• Approved $2,466,255 sewer lateral contract with A3 Pipeline, total not-to-exceed $2,712,881 (consent, 7-0)
• Approved $7,374,367 construction contingency increase for Swinerton contract tied to settlement (consent, 7-0)
• Approved six-story, 265-space parking garage at 375 Hamilton Avenue (7-0)
• Authorized up to $20M in water revenue refunding bonds for 2009A series (7-0)
• Appointed Rakicevic More, Eagleston-Cieslewicz, and Ramamurthi to Historic Resources Board seats 1-3 (7-0 each)

Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Human Relations Commission Meeting Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items: the CEDAW Subcommittee's 2026 findings and recommendations, a presentation of the Jed Foundation Findings Report, and a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program accomplishments, including review of the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting.

• CEDAW Subcommittee 2026 Findings and Recommendations
• Presentation of the Jed Foundation Findings Report
• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 CDBG program accomplishments and draft CAPER
• Approval of August 13, 2026 draft action minutes

The Human Relations Commission held a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, but took no substantive decisions. Approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes was deferred to the October meeting. The commission heard presentations on the CEDAW Subcommittee findings and the Jed Foundation report, and reviewed the draft CAPER for the CDBG program, but took no action on any item.

• Deferred approval of August 13, 2026 minutes to October meeting
• Heard CEDAW Subcommittee 2026 findings (no action)
• Heard Jed Foundation Findings Report (no action)
• Reviewed draft CAPER for CDBG program (no action)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a zoning change for 470 Olive Avenue to support housing inventory. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the public release of an investigation report concerning Forest Peterson.

• Zoning change for 470 Olive Avenue from Single-Family Residential to Medium Density Mixed Use
• Discussion and public release of the investigation report regarding Forest Peterson
• Amendment to Municipal Resources Group, LLC contract for $85,000 increase (total $340,000)
• Amendment to Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates contract for $165,000 increase (total $3,035,000)
• Amendment to Safe Parking Program agreement at 2000 Geng Road not to exceed $196,032

The Palo Alto City Council voted 3-4 to reject a motion that would have waived attorney-client privilege and directed the City Attorney to release a redacted version of the final investigative report regarding a complaint against Forest Peterson. The council approved several consent items, including a five-year traffic control agreement with Stanford University and a $165,000 increase to a sales tax services contract, and agreed to reconsider the Safe Parking Program item and direct staff to return with a study session. A public hearing on rezoning 470 Olive Avenue to medium density mixed use was continued to a date uncertain, and Councilmember Lu was designated voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 conference.

• Rejected motion to waive privilege and release redacted Peterson investigation report (3-4)
• Approved five-year Stanford University traffic control agreement for stadium events (5-0, Veenker and Lu recused)
• Approved $85,000 increase to Municipal Resources Group contract, total not-to-exceed $340,000 (7-0)
• Approved $165,000 increase to HdL sales tax services contract, total not-to-exceed $3,035,000 (7-0)
• Approved side letter with Utilities Management and Professional Association for hiring incentive (7-0)
• Reconsidered Safe Parking Program item and directed staff to return with study session (7-0)
• Continued 470 Olive Avenue rezoning to medium density mixed use to a date uncertain (6-0, Lu recused)
• Designated Lu as voting delegate and Veenker as alternate for League of California Cities 2026 conference (7-0)

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Transportation Commission will consider recommending an ordinance amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Titles 18 and 21 to address City Council direction regarding the separate sale of accessory dwelling units. The item is exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from August 12, 2026, and routine reports.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 18 and 21 on separate sale of accessory dwelling units
• CEQA exemption under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of draft minutes from August 12, 2026
• Director's report and meeting schedule

Rail Committee Regular Meeting

The Palo Alto Rail Committee will review locally preferred alternatives for grade separation at the Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road crossings. The goal is to advance these projects into the 35% design and environmental review phase. The meeting also includes verbal updates on interagency activities with Caltrain, VTA, and City Staff.

• Review of Locally Preferred Alternatives for grade separation at Churchill Avenue crossing
• Review of Locally Preferred Alternatives for grade separation at Meadow Drive crossing
• Review of Locally Preferred Alternatives for grade separation at Charleston Road crossing
• Verbal update on Caltrain interagency activities
• Verbal update on VTA interagency activities

The Rail Committee met to review locally preferred alternatives for grade separation at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road. No formal action was taken regarding these projects during the meeting. The committee also received verbal updates on interagency activities from Caltrain, VTA, and city staff.

• Reviewed grade separation alternatives (No action taken)

Policy & Services Committee & Human Relations Commission Joint Special Meeting

The Policy and Services Committee and Human Relations Commission are holding a joint special meeting. The primary action item is to recommend that the City Council approve the expansion of the HSRAP Grant Program.

• Recommendation for City Council to approve HSRAP Grant Program expansion

The joint committee recommended City Council approve the HSRAP grant program expansion at $428,000 annually, placing it on the consent calendar. A prior motion for $305,000 failed. The recommendation also directs staff to reevaluate the amount after 2 years and directs the Human Relations Commission to review evaluation criteria.

• Recommended $428K annual HSRAP expansion to City Council (7-0-2, Barr and Stimmler absent)
• Failed motion to recommend $305K annual HSRAP expansion
• Directed staff to return to Policy & Services in 2 years to reevaluate allocation
• Directed Human Relations Commission to evaluate HSRAP evaluation criteria

Climate Action and Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting

The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee will hold a regular hybrid meeting on September 4, 2026. The agenda includes two action items: a preliminary review of the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Inventory and an overview of Scope 3 emissions, followed by an overview of approaches to achieving the city's carbon neutrality goal. The committee will provide feedback on areas for further staff analysis. Public comment is available in person and via Zoom.

• Preliminary Review of the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Overview of Scope 3 Emissions
• Overview of Approaches to Achieving the City's Carbon Neutrality Goal and Committee Feedback on Areas for Further Staff Analysis
• Hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom participation options
• Public comment rules include 3-minute limits and spokesperson designation for groups of 5+

The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members reviewed the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Inventory and discussed approaches to achieving carbon neutrality, but took no action on either agenda item. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No action taken on 2025 Greenhouse Gas Inventory review
• No action taken on carbon neutrality approaches overview

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding storefront modifications at 180 El Camino Real. The request includes refinishing a façade and adding new signage for a relocated tenant. The Board will also conduct an ad hoc committee review for the 3200 Park Boulevard project.

• Public Hearing: Storefront modifications and new signage for Victoria’s Secret at 180 El Camino Real
• Ad Hoc Committee Review: Paseo width and end unit design for 3200 Park Boulevard

Utilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Utilities Advisory Commission will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a recommendation to the City Council on proposed updates to utility reserve management policies based on a Baker Tilly advisory report, and an update to the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. They will also hear a presentation on partnering norms for staff and commissioners and receive an update on electric system long-duration resiliency. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of the August 5, 2026 minutes.

• Discussion of Baker Tilly Reserves Advisory Report and recommendation to City Council on proposed policy updates to Utilities Reserve Management Policies
• Action on City of Palo Alto Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) 2026 Update
• Update on Electric System Long Duration Resiliency
• Special presentation and discussion on Partnering Norms for Staff and Commissioners Effectiveness
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting

The Utilities Advisory Commission recommended the City Council adopt revised utility reserve management policies, including new targets for the Capital Improvement Program and Rate Stabilization reserves, with a 5-2 vote. The commission also recommended submitting the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to state regulators and endorsed continued work on electric system resiliency. Minutes from the August 5 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 5, 2026 meeting minutes with amendment (7-0)
• Recommended reserve policy updates to City Council (5-2)
• Recommended continued monitoring of battery storage and hazard mitigations for electric resiliency (7-0)
• Recommended submitting 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to WSAB (7-0)

Finance Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

City Schools Liaison Committee Special Meeting

The City/School Liaison Committee will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from its April 23 and May 28, 2026 sessions. The agenda includes updates from the Palo Alto Unified School District and the City of Palo Alto, as well as a discussion of the JED Report. No specific decisions on new policies or budgets are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes for the April 23, 2026, meeting
• Approval of minutes for the May 28, 2026, meeting
• Discussion of the JED Report

City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Economic Development Committee Special Meeting

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

The Economic Development Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the 2026 Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction (BRE/A) Strategy. The committee also voted 3-0 to receive the August 2026 Economic Development Activity Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council approve 2026 BRE/A Strategy (3-0)
• Received August 2026 Economic Development Activity Report (3-0)

Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Transportation Commission will consider recommending an ordinance to allow multiple-family residential uses in the ROLM(E) zone district as conditional uses, and will hold a study session on design standards for the South of Forest Area (SOFA) plan. The meeting also includes a director's report and public comment periods.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 to clarify conditional permitting of multiple-family residential uses in ROLM(E) zone
• Study session on South of Forest Area (SOFA) Coordinated Area Plan Objective Design Standard Approach
• Director's Report, Meeting Schedule, and Assignments
• Public comment allowed on action items and study session; general public comment for non-agenda items

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED

City Council Special Meeting

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

The Palo Alto City Council approved a 12-month pilot oversized-vehicle (OSV) parking permit program on Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road, targeted to begin by January 1, 2027, along with related ordinances, resolutions and fee changes. The council also authorized the City Manager to execute new and amended regulatory agreements for the Buena Vista Mobilehome Park redevelopment at 3980 El Camino Real. On the consent calendar, the council approved minutes, a Civil Grand Jury response, a $441,056 furniture purchase order, and a contract amendment, while an item on a Stanford University traffic-control agreement was removed off agenda. Two study items — Historic Resources Board candidate interviews and the semi-annual Independent Police Auditor discussion — recorded no action.

• Approved 12-month OSV parking permit pilot on Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road, to begin by January 1, 2027 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding PAMC Chapter 10.49 establishing an OSV Parking Permit Program (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the FY 2027 Municipal Fee Schedule to add an OSV parking permit fee of up to $15 per month (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions establishing OSV Parking Permit Districts on sections of Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road (7-0)
• Adopted resolution adding penalties for PAMC Chapter 10.49 violations to the Administrative Penalty Schedule (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute new and amended regulatory agreements for Buena Vista Mobilehome Park at 3980 El Camino Real, with referral to staff to work with the Housing Authority on local preferences (7-0)
• Approved consent items 3-4 and 6-8, including minutes, Civil Grand Jury response, $441,056 Pivot Interiors furniture purchase order, and $170,450 contract amendment with CSWST2 (7-0)
• Item 5, a five-year Stanford University traffic control agreement, was removed off agenda; items 1 and 2 recorded no action

Public Art Commission Regular Meeting

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)