CITY COUNCIL ... The city plans to amend the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Palo Alto Rail Corridor Study; review the Rail Committee guiding principles; discuss a colleague's memo on employee pensions; discuss 2013 legislative priorities; and discuss the viability of the Library Advisory Commission. The special meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to select a new chair and vice chair and discuss athletic-field use policy. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission plans to hear an update on the Mitchell Park and Main Library building projects; discuss vacancies on the commission; and discuss naming opportunities for library meeting rooms. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Downtown Library Community Room (270 Forest Ave.). View the agenda

— Palo Alto Online staff

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