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   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to decide on zoning change for 470 Olive Avenue housing site",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
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   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Planning and Development Services Director's Hearing",
   "headline": "Proposed new residence construction at 2468 South Court",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3102"
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED",
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   "body": "Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELED",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider park dedication ordinance for Measure E site",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Public Art Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to review $65,000 mural for University Avenue underpass",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting - CANCELED",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2951"
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Finance Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on FY 2027 water, sewer, and electric utility rate changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on fiscal year 2027 utility rate schedules for water, wastewater, refuse, electric, and gas, and will adopt the city's operating and capital budgets for FY 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20949",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20981",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2840"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Climate Action and Sustainability Committee & Utilities Advisory Commission Joint Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to provide feedback on community-wide electrification strategies",
   "summary": "The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee and Utilities Advisory Commission will hold a joint special meeting to discuss two action items. They will provide feedback on strategies for community-wide electrification, intended to model for future City Council consideration. They will also consider recommending approval of design guidelines for a public agency EV charging hub grant program. Late packet reports have been added for both items.",
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   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3014"
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Human Relations Commission meets to discuss transportation and fire prevention",
   "summary": "The Human Relations Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss transportation access for vulnerable residents and a fire prevention listening session with the Palo Alto Fire Department. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a review of a subcommittee work plan.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to recommend on demolition of significant building in Professorville Historic District",
   "summary": "The Historic Resources Board will hold public hearings on a demolition application for 439 Lincoln Avenue, a significant building in the Professorville Historic District. Other hearings cover rehabilitating and relocating a Category 2 resource at 243 Webster Street with a duplex conversion, and adding a rear addition at 855 Hamilton Avenue. The board also plans to approve April 9, 2026 minutes and discuss its meeting schedule.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palo Alto commission to consider ordinance amending setback map",
   "summary": "The Planning & Transportation Commission will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance that would update the special setback along a portion of Hansen Way at 3300 El Camino Real to 20 feet. The meeting will be hybrid, with public comment accepted both in person and remotely.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20837",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3073"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Policy & Services Committee Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palo Alto discusses fair chance housing and city audit plans",
   "summary": "The Policy & Services Committee will review a recommendation for an ordinance regarding criminal history in rental decisions. The committee will also discuss a nonprofit lease extension and the City Auditor's annual risk assessment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20893",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20917",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2781"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers a new half-cent tax measure for Cubberley Community Center",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a proposed half-cent transactions and use tax for the November 3, 2026 ballot. This measure would include guidelines to fund improvements at the Cubberley Community Center. Other items include water management plans and various city contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20863",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20943",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2839"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Eight-story apartment building with 228 units under Builder's Remedy",
   "summary": "The Architectural Review Board will hold public hearings on two major architectural review applications: a new six-story parking garage with 266 spaces at 375 Hamilton Avenue, and an eight-story residential building with 228 rental apartments at 762 San Antonio Road, with 30 units deed-restricted for lower-income, proposed under California's Builder's Remedy. The board will also receive a director's report and consider approving minutes from May 7, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20805",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2950"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": " Utilities Advisory Commission Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to review FY 2026-2027 Work Plan for City Council approval",
   "summary": "The Utilities Advisory Commission will discuss partnering norms between staff and commissioners. The body will also review and recommend the FY 2026-2027 Work Plan for approval by the City Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20822",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20854",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2884"
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Utilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting",
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   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3103"
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee Special Meeting ",
   "headline": "Committee considers retail vitality and zoning map changes",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will consider recommendations to the City Council regarding building and zoning ordinance amendments. These include implementing retail vitality policies and updating rules for replacing floor area in noncomplying buildings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20763",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20928",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3093"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Finance Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELED",
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   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2815"
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   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider temporary ordinances for downtown housing and SB 79",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a study session on automated license plate recognition technology, then act on a consent calendar including contracts for utility boxes, software, and parking enforcement. Key action items include adopting the CDBG annual plan, approving outdoor activation standards and parklet plans for California Avenue, and receiving updates on the Downtown Housing Plan under SB 79 with temporary ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20747",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20975",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2838"
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "City Schools Liaison Committee Regular Meeting",
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   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20729",
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   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2793"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Historic Resources Board Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Historic Resources Board to hold awards ceremony",
   "summary": "The Historic Resources Board is holding a special meeting to recognize projects that exemplify excellence in historic preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration efforts within the community.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20708",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3100"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Planning & Transportation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palo Alto PTC to review 2027-2031 capital improvement plan",
   "summary": "The Planning and Transportation Commission will review and recommend the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to the Finance Committee and City Council. The meeting will also include a study session on the Prohousing Designation Program and a parking programs update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/20701",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/21031",
   "source": "https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3072"
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