PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission is scheduled to hold a study session to provide early input on the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan for 2011-15. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda

PALO ALTO UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission is scheduled to consider a recommendation on acquisition of biomethane-based natural gas and a voluntary green-gas program, to discuss the Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines for the year 2010, and to consider the framework for developing Palo Alto's energy-efficiency plan for the years 2010-19. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda

PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board is scheduled to discuss the College Terrace Centre, a proposed mixed-use development at 2180 El Camino Real. The development would include a grocery store (intended for JJ&F), more than 38,000 square feet of office space, 5,580 square feet of other retail and eight units of affordable housing. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda