Public Agenda: University Avenue streetscape up for improvement

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CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to affirm the project vision, design direction and stakeholder engagement strategy for the University Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project; consider approving changes to the city’s green building standards and discuss using the city-owned building at 445 Bryant St. as a community center and as space for the nonprofit group La Comida. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE… The committee plans to consider adopting a gas utility long-term plan and accept the 2023 actuarial valuation of Palo Alto’s retiree health care and post-employment benefits. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 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: 992 2730 7235.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 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 press deadline.

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

Parks and Recreation Commission (May 28)
Tower Well Park: The commission recommended naming the park at 201 Alma St. the Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park. Yes: Unanimous

Planning and Transportation Commission (May 29)
Budget: The commission reviewed the city’s capital improvement program and deemed it consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The commission also requested information about proposed tree removals. Yes: Unanimous