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

CITY COUNCIL … The council is not meeting this week.

UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION … The commission plans to discuss the Palo Alto Utilities School Grant Program and the city’s policy for installing separate utility meters for accessory dwelling units. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 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: 966 9129 7246.

Below is a roundup of Palo Alto government action this week.

Parks and Recreation Commission (June 25)

Traffic garden: The commission heard a presentation about a proposed “traffic garden” for training young bicyclists at Ventura Community Center. Action: None
Flood basin: The commission discussed the proposed seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the flood basin tide gate structure. Action: None

Planning and Transportation Commission (June 26)

830 Los Trancos Road: The commission discussed a proposal to construct a two-story accessory structure with a garage, a shop and an art studio and continued the hearing to a future date. Yes: Unanimous

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