0000056344 00000 n Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. Time to read: about 2 minutes. Embarcadero Media 0000055920 00000 n trailer <]/Prev 162505>> startxref 0 %%EOF 182 0 obj <>stream 151 0 obj <> endobj xref "I think we should show our leadership to the community and we should go back if we're asking boards and commissions to come back," Stone said. "I fully expect we'll have some challenges and we'll learn some things, but at some point, we'll need to resume meeting in person," Cormack said. Follow AlmanacNews.com and The Almanac on Twitter @almanacnews, Facebook and on Instagram @almanacnews for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. "Council member Alison Cormack also favored returning to in-person meetings, noting that many employees have been doing so for months. Add to your calendar. "It's still very virulent out there and we ought to be careful and we want to set a good example in terms of being responsible. 0000111823 00000 n Circulation & Delivery, About Us In negotiations, the timeline for the grocery store development has been moved up to begin in 2025, and it will get an additional $1 million rent subsidy from Meta in addition to the previously offered two-years subsidy.The City Council voted unanimously to approve the project, with Council member Drew Combs absent. "At the end of the day, this project is really kind of a cost-benefit analysis," said Council member Jen Wolosin. A&E City Council - Regular Meeting. City Council Meeting Draft Action Minutes: 12/05/2022 . Willow Village will also have a 19-unit affordable senior housing building. Sep 27, 2022 6:00 PM . East Palo Alto breaks ground on University Avenue pedestrian overcrossing, Martha Barragan edges out Webster Lincoln in East Palo Alto City Council race. Palo Alto Online All postings are subject to our TERMS OF USE, "One of those people is council member Greer Stone, a teacher at Gunn High who also said he favors returning to in-person meetings. You can find a printable copy of the 2022 City Council meeting schedule here. The project will redevelop 59 acres with up to 1.2 million square feet of office space and up to 1,730 units. Present In Person: Burt, Cormack, Filseth, Kou, Stone, Tanaka . "People are doing their work with masks at distance for a full day and I think the time has come for us to do the same," Cormack said. Cormack also noted that many people in various professions have been working in person for months now. Special Pubs Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' Redwood City Pulse, 2022 Almanac Online And unlike in the prepandemic days, people will still have a chance to participate in discussions remotely, over Zoom. The City of Palo Alto will consider two key housing actions on Monday September 27 at 6:45pm: Item 3 (Study Session): Redevelop 525 E Charleston Rd Prescreening, Eden Housing with a mixed-use project with 2,700 square feet of ground floor office for non-profit use and 50 100% affordable rental units; 50% set . Mayor Tom DuBois favored returning to City Hall as soon as possible, while council member Greg Tanaka favored retaining remote meetings at least until every attendee receives a booster shot. City Council is the decision maker for this project on a preferred rail grade separation for Palo Altos rail crossings. News Tentative date for the City Council meeting when Churchill Avenue will be reviewed. There are no comments yet. 0000055669 00000 n 2. City Council meetings: August 8, 2022 Council Meeting. Approval of Action Minutes for the March 1, 2021 City Council Meeting, Authorize Transmittal of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to the Office of Planning and Research and the 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development, Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting an Administrative Amendment to the 2019 California Fire Code, Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 15.04.075 (Definitions Added to Section 202), SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance to Rename Foothills Park to Foothills Nature Preserve; to Adjust Attendance Limits at the Preserve; and to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Fee Schedule to add new Daily Entry Discounts and Annual Pass Fees at the Preserve (FIRST READING: February 22, 2021 PASSED 7-0), Approval of the Response to the Grand Jury Report Why Arent There More Female Fire Fighters in Santa Clara County, PUBLIC HEARING: Finance Committee Recommends the City Council Approve the Park, Community, and Library Development Impact Fee Justification Study; Approve Adjustments to Park, Community Center, and Library Development Impact Fees; Adopt an Ordinance Updating Park Land In-lieu fees; and Direct Staff to Implement the Impact Fee Updates With the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (Continued From March 8, 2021). Home PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI JUDICIAL: Castilleja School Project 1310 Bryant: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to Increase the Student Enrollment cap to 540 Students With Phased Enrollment and Campus Redevelopment, a Variance to Replace Campus Gross Floor Area and Architectural Review Approval of the Campus Redevelopment. A rendering of what Facebooks new offices could look like at Willow Village. Environmental Review: Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Published July 30, 2020; Draft EIR Published July 15, 2019. 0000004207 00000 n Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance and Setting February Sports All rights reserved. Home & Real Estate 4. In negotiations, the timeline for the grocery store development has been moved up to begin in 2025, and it will get an additional $1 million rent subsidy from Meta in addition to the previously offered two-years subsidy. those who are registered users. Combs, a Meta employee, has recused himself from all deliberations regarding Willow Village. City Council - Study Session. (Sp.) 0000111249 00000 n Mobile site. 0000018133 00000 n Subscribe "Are we getting enough benefits? City Council City of East Palo Alto 2415 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 650.853.3100. PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI JUDICIAL: Castilleja School Project 1310 Bryant: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to Increase the Student Enrollment cap to 540 Students With Phased Enrollment and Campus Redevelopment, a Variance to Replace Campus Gross Floor Area and Architectural Review Approval of the Campus Redevelopment. Subscribe 0000003717 00000 n City Council Meeting. The conditional development permit (CDP) includes language from prior City Council meetings to promote the environmental welfare of the site. The community and council have both been heavily interested in the full-service grocery store that Meta has promised. The main development would be built along Willow Road between Hamilton Avenue and Ivy Drive, according to the application.Of the proposed 1,730 units, 312 are being offered at a below-market rate ranging from moderate-income to extremely low-income. I really appreciate the decision to remain hybrid and hope this will become the permanent methodology for all of Palo Alto's public hearings. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. Community Calendar "I don't consider it an imminent risk to health and safety for us to do our work together in person. TheSixFifty.com Sep 26, 2022 7:00 PM Agenda Agenda Packet Summary Minutes Video . Home. 0000042371 00000 n I second RPopp's comments and agree that this hybrid approach should be the permanent way forward for Palo Alto. "Are we getting enough benefits? Of the proposed 1,730 units, 312 are being offered at a below-market rate ranging from moderate-income to extremely low-income. Before joining the Palo Alto Weekly/PaloAltoOnline.com in 2008, he covered breaking news and local politics for the Waterbury Republican-American, a daily newspaper in Connecticut. Sep 21, 2022 5:30 PM Agenda Agenda Packet Summary Minutes He noted that while Santa Clara County continues to experience a fairly high case load thanks to the delta variant, it is on a "welcome downward trend," a trend that is expected to continue as more people receive booster shots over the coming months. "I know people who've been vaccinated and got COVID," Tanaka said. The project is expected to be completed by 2029.The conditional development permit (CDP) includes language from prior City Council meetings to promote the environmental welfare of the site. She previously wrote for the Daily Californian and the Palo Alto Weekly. Home & Real Estate You may view the City Council agendas & minutes . 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SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance to Rename Foothills Park to Foothills Nature Preserve; to Adjust Attendance Limits at the Preserve; and to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Fee Schedule to add new Daily Entry Discounts and Annual Pass Fees at the Preserve (FIRST READING: February 22, 2021 PASSED 7-0). 0000085360 00000 n 0000001312 00000 n The main development would be built along Willow Road between Hamilton Avenue and Ivy Drive, according to the application. Embarcadero Media Gennady Sheyner covers the City Hall beat in Palo Alto as well as regional politics, with a special focus on housing and transportation. Minutes Approval. After going into remote mode for council meetings in March 2020, the Palo Alto City Council voted on Sept. 27, 2021, to return to City Hall in November. "I know people who've been vaccinated and got COVID," Tanaka said. Print Edition/Archives East Palo Alto breaks ground on University Avenue pedestrian overcrossing, Martha Barragan edges out Webster Lincoln in East Palo Alto City Council race. . At the same time, Stone favored giving the city's boards and commissions more time before they are required to return to City Hall. "People are doing their work with masks at distance for a full day and I think the time has come for us to do the same," Cormack said. Advertising Info "At the end of the day, this project is really kind of a cost-benefit analysis," said Council member Jen Wolosin. In addition, the council agreed that physical attendance by council members should be optional as long as the county maintains rules for mandatory indoor masking.In a bid to boost public participation, the council also directed staff the latitude to provide video capabilities to public speakers. "I don't consider it an imminent risk to health and safety for us to do our work together in person.". Your contribution matters. City Council Meeting | City of East Palo Alto City Council City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - 6:30pm This Event Repeats Add to your calendar Outlook (iCal) Google Back to calendar 09-01-2020 10-06-2020 11-05-2020 12-01-2020 02-02-2021 03-02-2021 04-06-2021 05-04-2021 06-01-2021 07-06-2021 09-07-2021 10-05-2021 11-02-2021 12-07-2021 Meta's ambitious Willow Village development in Belle Haven was approved Dec. 6 after two years of collaboration and deliberation with the Menlo Park City Council. Your contribution matters. 2. 02/27 . "Cormack also noted that many people in various professions have been working in person for months now. 2021-09-27 18:45:00 2021-09-27 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Palo Alto City Council. Concessions from Meta included using the lowest emission construction equipment possible, provided it doesn't increase costs, as well as photographing the nearby Willow wetlands at night, in order to compare light pollution levels as the project progresses. Uploaded: Tue, Sep 28, 2021, 12:17 pm Sponsored content . 0000000936 00000 n 0000037475 00000 n TownSquare transportation@cityofpaloalto.org650-329-2520, Emails to Council December 2018 March 18, 2019, Emails to Council and Transportation Sept. 2018 December 2018. News 2022 Palo Alto Online. "The final project timeline starts infrastructure work in late 2023, and begins construction of the highly anticipated grocery store in 2025. Upcoming Events. "Some things we can live with, and some things we will continue to talk about moving forward," Council member Cecilia Taylor said. Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber. Express / Weekend Express Contact Us 7. Here are all City Council agendas & minutes. The tense East Palo Alto City Council race, which was marked by a neck-in-neck battle for one of two open seats, came down to just 19 votes between second- and third-place contenders Martha. Meta's ambitious Willow Village development in Belle Haven was approved Dec. 6 after two years of collaboration and deliberation with the Menlo Park City Council. 12/10 Planning & Transportation Commission. TheSixFifty.com 2. City Council meetings will be held as hybrid Blogs . Cancelled . Upcoming Events. 0000148397 00000 n PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA December 12, 2022 5:00 PM . Become a member today. 0000042597 00000 n In addition, the council agreed that physical attendance by council members should be optional as long as the county maintains rules for mandatory indoor masking. Back to calendar. For the council, the switch to "hybrid" meetings in November after about 20 months of virtual ones represents a compromise. Please share yours below. 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While virtual meetings allowed the council to conduct its business, Cormack said she missed some of the regular features of face-to-face meetings, including casually chatting with her colleagues about their weekends or having the ability to look at her colleagues in person while they're speaking. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY Subject: Written Liability Claim Against the City of Palo Alto By Joel Domingo Alejo (Claim No. Palo Alto, CA 94302 December 3, 2022 Palo Alto City Council 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 DECEMBER 5, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AGENDA ITEM #5 CITIZENS OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS: TASERS Dear City Council: When Tasers were first provided to police officers, the Tasers were required to be worn on the opposite side of the officer's Approval of the Response to the Grand Jury Report Why Arent There More Female Fire Fighters in Santa Clara County., 6A. "Many folks in my community that have actually reached out to me directly that believe that this project will be good for the community, and also for the city of Menlo Park.". "It's still very virulent out there and we ought to be careful and we want to set a good example in terms of being responsible.". But even when the council returns to its chambers, the new normal will look slightly different from the old one. 12/10 Utilities Advisory Commission. "I'd expect that that's the right time frame in which we can go into the hybrid mode. "I fully expect we'll have some challenges and we'll learn some things, but at some point, we'll need to resume meeting in person," Cormack said. Obituaries, Send News Tips Uploaded: Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:11 am Council member Alison Cormack also favored returning to in-person meetings, noting that many employees have been doing so for months. Combs, a Meta employee, has recused himself from all deliberations regarding Willow Village.A second vote to formally approve the CDP is set for the Dec. 13 City Council meeting. Community Outreach. In order to encourage respectful and thoughtful discussion, commenting on stories is available to Affordable apartments debut at Wilton Court, Stanford board committee hires former federal judge to lead review into president's research. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:30pm This Event Repeats. The schedule is subject to change. The ability to join meetings remotely will be especially beneficial to City staff, many of whom can't afford to live in or near Palo Alto. "Some things we can live with, and some things we will continue to talk about moving forward," Council member Cecilia Taylor said. All council members, as well as city staff and members of the public, will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 48 hours of the meeting. All rights reserved. 1) Send an email to the Council at city.council@cityofpaloalto.org, or 2) Send a letter in the mail to City Council, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, or 3) Attend the meeting to speak. A new state bill seeks to regulate all of that. 0000084505 00000 n PR MediaRelease 0000000016 00000 n Mayor Tom DuBois favored returning to City Hall as soon as possible, while council member Greg Tanaka favored retaining remote meetings at least until every attendee receives a booster shot. View Full Contact Details. General Municipal Elections The General Municipal Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in even-numbered years. Please contact the City Clerk's Office (650) 853-3127. Outlook (iCal) Google. %PDF-1.6 % "The council ultimately coalesced behind a proposal from Vice Mayor Pat Burt to return in November. 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Eric Filseth Council Member Term Expiration December 31, 2022 Telephone (650) 329-2162 Email Eric.Filseth@CityofPaloAlto.org Office Hours At the same time, Stone favored giving the city's boards and commissions more time before they are required to return to City Hall. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY Subject: Written Liability Claim Against the City of Palo Alto By Joel Domingo Alejo (Claim No. and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate by our staff. Special Pubs 12/16 Policy & Services Committee. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has plans to build the ambitious mixed-use development with office, housing and a 193-room hotel, plus retail and commercial space, a dog park and a publicly accessible park in the Belle Haven neighborhood. Planning Commission - Regular Meeting. Oct 26, 2022 5:30 PM Agenda Agenda Packet And to give council members some extra flexibility, the council agreed to raise the number of times a council member can participate remotely from three times per year to five times. Local law enforcement owns millions of dollars in 'military equipment.' And unlike in the prepandemic days, people will still have a chance to participate in discussions remotely, over Zoom.For the council, the switch to "hybrid" meetings in November after about 20 months of virtual ones represents a compromise. Glad to hear of this progress. Expanded . City Council Meetings and Events Calendar The regular schedule for Council meetings are as follows: City Council Meetings are held on the first three Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. (Due to the amount of agenda items, meetings have been generally held at 5 p.m.) City/School Liaison Committee meets monthly on the third Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Zone District: R-1(10,000). Redwood City Pulse "I think that where we're going to be a month from now is comparable to where we were in May and June," Burt said, referring to the brief period of optimism before the delta variant spike. Oct 19, 2022 5:30 PM . "We have lost so much by not meeting in person. Public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Tune to Channel 26 on your TV, or 0000110974 00000 n ,30H3Mdga-$B^!oasaVPpm/#/73\bOI04F&? Please make sure your comments are truthful, on-topic and do not disrespect another poster. 9. 0 PR MediaRelease While it's an honor and a privilege to work with and serve the Palo Alto community, it's certainly no fun to attend City Council meetings that can run past midnight and THEN have to drive an hour to get home! 12/17 Palo Alto Unified School District Board Meeting. The final project timeline starts infrastructure work in late 2023, and begins construction of the highly anticipated grocery store in 2025. Home Rendering courtesy Facebook/Signature Development Group. Become a member today. Get uninterrupted access to important local city government news. After a prolonged period of conducting its businesses over Zoom, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to head back to City Hall for in-person meetings in early November.But even when the council returns to its chambers, the new normal will look slightly different from the old one. Add to your calendar. Time to read: about 2 minutes. 8. If you are already a registered user and the commenting form is not below, Once the preferred rail grade separation alternatives are selected by City Council and confirmed by Caltrain, City staff will follow steps needed to implement them, which includes environmental study, engineering design, and construction of the project. Community Calendar All rights reserved. 12/9 Palo Alto Unified School District Board Meeting. 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Promotions 0000001152 00000 n The council agreed that its standing committees, as well as the city's various boards and commissions, should continue meeting remotely at least until Jan. 1. @z2* Z endstream endobj 152 0 obj <>/Metadata 149 0 R/Pages 148 0 R/StructTreeRoot 1 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 153 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 279.0 936.0]/Type/Page/PieceInfo>/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 -139.5 -229.5]>>/PageUIDList<0 3701>>/PageWidthList<0 279.0>>>>>>>> endobj 154 0 obj <> endobj 155 0 obj <> endobj 156 0 obj <> endobj 157 0 obj <>stream After a prolonged period of conducting its businesses over Zoom, the Palo Alto City Council is preparing to head back to City Hall for in-person meetings in early November. 0000013074 00000 n Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting an Administrative Amendment to the 2019 California Fire Code, Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 15.04.075 (Definitions Added to Section 202). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. City Council - Regular Meeting. 0000022739 00000 n Are we getting enough assurance that the things that we want and the things that the community has asked for are going to actually happen in a way that serves the residents? TownSquare Willow Village will also have a 19-unit affordable senior housing building. "I think we should show our leadership to the community and we should go back if we're asking boards and commissions to come back," Stone said.The council agreed that its standing committees, as well as the city's various boards and commissions, should continue meeting remotely at least until Jan. 1. If you are not registered, you can do so 0000008661 00000 n Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has plans to build the ambitious mixed . C20-0037) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3). C20-0037) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3). Meeting Information . See our announcement about requiring registration for commenting. The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 5:00 P.M. 7. One of those people is council member Greer Stone, a teacher at Gunn High who also said he favors returning to in-person meetings. Zone District: R-1(10,000). Required fields are marked *. Council receives input from the community, from City staff, and from key stakeholders, and makes decisions based on this input. Concessions from Meta included using the lowest emission construction equipment possible, provided it doesn't increase costs, as well as photographing the nearby Willow wetlands at night, in order to compare light pollution levels as the project progresses. Meta's ambitious Willow Village development in Belle Haven was approved Dec. 6 after two years of collaboration and deliberation with the Menlo Park City Council.The project will redevelop 59 acres with up to 1.2 million square feet of office space and up to 1,730 units. Are we getting enough assurance that the things that we want and the things that the community has asked for are going to actually happen in a way that serves the residents?". Council terms are for four years. A new state bill seeks to regulate all of that. 1. The project is expected to be completed by 2029. 0000003158 00000 n City Council meeting - Review of Meadow/Charleston; Rail Committee Meeting 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301. transportation@cityofpaloalto.org 650-329-2520. And to give council members some extra flexibility, the council agreed to raise the number of times a council member can participate remotely from three times per year to five times. The project will redevelop 59 acres with up to 1.2 million square feet of office space and up to 1,730 units. While virtual meetings allowed the council to conduct its business, Cormack said she missed some of the regular features of face-to-face meetings, including casually chatting with her colleagues about their weekends or having the ability to look at her colleagues in person while they're speaking. hb``e`````` 12/16 Finance Committee. Council receives input from the community, from City staff, and from key stakeholders, and makes decisions based on this input. "We have lost so much by not meeting in person.". 0000003020 00000 n PUBLIC HEARING: Finance Committee Recommends the City Council Approve the Park, Community, and Library Development Impact Fee Justification Study; Approve Adjustments to Park, Community Center, and Library Development Impact Fees; Adopt an Ordinance Updating Park Land In-lieu fees; and Direct Staff to Implement the Impact Fee Updates With the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (Continued From March 8, 2021). Express / Weekend Express Uploaded: Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 11:11 am 0000084742 00000 n In a bid to boost public participation, the council also directed staff the latitude to provide video capabilities to public speakers. He noted that while Santa Clara County continues to experience a fairly high case load thanks to the delta variant, it is on a "welcome downward trend," a trend that is expected to continue as more people receive booster shots over the coming months. The Almanac Help sustain the local news you depend on. 6. "Many folks in my community that have actually reached out to me directly that believe that this project will be good for the community, and also for the city of Menlo Park. Terms of Use Personally, I have found it to have been so beneficial to be able to participate in public hearings by Zoom. Advertising Info Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber. A&E 0000042768 00000 n Get the latest local news and information sent straight to your inbox. All council members, as well as city staff and members of the public, will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 48 hours of the meeting. "I'd expect that that's the right time frame in which we can go into the hybrid mode.". Print Edition/Archives here. Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic. Email Tom.DuBois@CityofPaloAlto.org; tomforcouncil@gmail.com Office Hours Most Fridays from 10-10:45 a.m. online by appointment. 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