Weekly City Manager Updates: March 4, 2024
City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news.
Watch Ed share updates from the March 4, 2024 Council meeting.
Timestamped City Council Video: City Council Meeting — March 4, 2024
BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
City Board, Commission, and Committee recruitment is underway for 18 open seats and the deadline to apply is March 17. Most boards do not have enough applications yet, and the community is encouraged to apply.
Learn more and apply at www.cityofpaloalto.org/BCRecruit
THE CITY IS HIRING!
As a full-service City, we continue to hire for a range of jobs and careers across all departments and levels.
- Get started as a Summer Camp Counselor
- Continue a career in finance/budget to support the City’s fiscal stewardship as the Budget Manager
- Advance the City’s water utility as a Water Operations Supervisor or a Water Systems Operator
Help serve the Palo Alto community with a rewarding career.
Find these jobs and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Careers
2024 KING ARTIST RESIDENCY PRESENTATIONS
Four finalists for the 2024 King Artist Residency will give presentations of their previous work and a conceptual proposal on Thursday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. — noon.
Watch their presentations and participate in a Q & A session or give written feedback to the selection panel to support their decision-making process.
The selected artist or team will engage the community in conversations focused on equity, inclusion, and belonging in Palo Alto, resulting in an artwork on King Plaza.
Learn more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/KingResidencyPresentations
STATE OF THE CITY 2024
Join the Mayor and community at this year’s State of the City address on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.
This year’s event will be hosted at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road and live streamed on YouTube.
After the Mayor’s address everyone is invited to stay to connect as a community over light refreshments. Registration to join in-person is recommended.
Learn more and register at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StateOfTheCity2024
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
This March, find opportunities to learn, engage, and connect with the community. A few upcoming events include:
- Friday Nights at the Drop! (Teens): Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Mitchell Park Community Center-Teen Center
- Nowruz New Year Celebration: March 9, 2–4 p.m.
- Know Your Rights — Accessing Mental Health Services: March 16, 4–5 p.m. Mitchell Park Library
- Spring Family Day: March 24, 2–4:30 p.m., Palo Alto Art Center
- Palo Alto Earth Day Festival: Sunday, April 21, 1–4 p.m., Rinconada Library
There is something for everyone this March; the City’s web calendar is updated often to share community activities.
Find these and more at www.cityofpaloalto.org/March2024
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
March 11
- Part 2: 2024 City Council Priority Objectives & Committee Workplans
- Citizen Advisory Committee on Council Member Compensation
- Interview Process for City Auditor Selection
March 18
- Study Session: San Antonio Road Corridor Community Outreach & Concept Report
- Tree Ordinance Update
April 1
- Study Session: Palo Alto Link
- Caltrans El Camino Real Bike Lane Proposal
April 8*
- Closed Sessions only (*tentative)
April 15
- Joint Planning & Transportation Committee Meeting: 2023–2031 Housing Element
- Earth Day Report
April 22 (Potential Additional Council Meeting)
- Study Session: Rail Grade Separation Update
City Council Actions on March 4
Council Actions
Tower Well Park: Adopted a Park Dedication Ordinance, approved the name “Tower Well Park,” and referred the Historic Resources Board and Parks and Recreation Commission to consider naming it “Fredrick Eyerly Tower Well” and adding it to the California National Historic Registry.
Ellsworth Place: Amended to restore the sight triangle specified in December 2023 and adopted the draft ordinances to rezone 2901–2905 Middlefield Road and 702 Ellsworth Place with amendments.
City Council Priority Objectives: Council heard the staff presentation and public comment and moved the agenda item for action only to the March 11 meeting.
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