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Palo Alto City Hall. Embarcadero Media file photo.
Palo Alto City Hall. Embarcadero Media file photo.

CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to hold a study session on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and consider the Finance Committee’s recommendations on the budget. The council will also consider approving a site and design review to enable construction of a water purification facility at Regional Water Quality Control Plant and discuss possible revisions to the council’s procedures and protocols handbook. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 362 027 238.

COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE … The committee plans to discuss the role of the Public Art Commission and approve the extension of audits pertaining to ADA compliance and purchasing cards. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 946 1874 4621.

COUNCIL RETAIL COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss initiatives for enhancing retail and hotel use. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 858 4554 4145.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491. The agenda was not available by print deadline.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441.

Here’s a roundup of government action this past week.

City Council (May 6)

Budget: The council heard a presentation about the city manager’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. Action: None
Police: The council discussed the most recent report from the independent police auditor. Action: None
Housing: The council approved a zone change to enable construction of a 75-condominium development at 800 San Antonio Road. Yes: Burt, Lauing, Lythcott-Haims, Stone, Tanaka, Veenker No: Kou

Council Finance Committee (May 7)

Budget: The committee reviewed and tentatively approved budgets for public safety departments, community services and other departments. Yes: Unanimous
Council Finance Committee (May 8)
Budget: The committee reviewed and tentatively approved budgets for the planning, transportation and utility departments. Yes: Unanimous

Planning and Transportation Commission (May 8)
Ventura: The commission recommended approving the environmental analysis for the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan. Yes: Unanimous

Gennady Sheyner covers local and regional politics, housing, transportation and other topics for the Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Online and their sister publications. He has won awards for his coverage...

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