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Palo Alto government action this week
Board of Education (April 27)
School construction: The board approved “schematic designs” for a $12 million expansion of Jordan Middle School, including a new, six-classroom building along Middlefield Road and a large addition to the cafetorium along North California Avenue. Yes: Unanimous
Parks and Recreation Commission (April 27) Dog ordinance: The commission recommended directing staff to consider recreational opportunities for dog owners at new and existing city parks. Yes: Walsh, Crommie, Losch, Hetterly, Markevitch, Lauing No: Dykwel
Planning and Transportation Commission (April 28)
Stanford hospitals: The commission heard a presentation on the fiscal impacts of Stanford University’s proposed expansion of its hospital facilities. The commission also discussed the status of negotiations between the city and Stanford over a development agreement for the project. Action: None
High-Speed Rail Committee (April 29)
High-Speed Rail: The committee discussed pending rail-related legislation and the impact of high-speed rail on Caltrain operations. Action: None Guiding principles: The committee created a subcommittee composed of council members Klein and Price to consider the committee’s guiding principles. Yes: Unanimous
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Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The City Council will present the Architectural Review Board 2010 Design Awards; hold a study session on the library construction projects; consider adopting a 10-year Energy Efficient plan; and consider entering into an energy contract with Ameresco. The meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on Monday, May 3, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). CITY COUNCIL ... City Manager James Keene will hold a public meeting to discuss his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2011. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). HIGH-SPEED RAIL SUBCOMMITTEE ... The subcommittee plans to discuss the proposed high-speed-rail system, pending rail-related legislation and impact of the project on Caltrain. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss a request by Courtney Laird of Keys School on behalf of First Christian Church for a major architectural review, a conditional use permit and a variance for 2890 Middlefield Road, a request to add seven new classroom buildings and remove two existing classroom buildings to reduce size. The board also plans to consider a request by the city’s Utilities Department to construct an emergency water well in Eleanor Pardee Park. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss the 2011 budget for the city manager’s, city clerk’s and city auditor’s offices; the Administrative Services Department; human resources and city libraries. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
2010 Photo Contest Congratulations!
Winners and Selected for Exhibition have been notified Watch for the June 4th Edition of the Weekly announcing all the winners! All those that entered but weren’t notified, please pick up your photos at 450 Cambridge Ave, M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm
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