CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to see a presentation on the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation and pass a proclamation for Tsuchiura. The council also plans to consider adopting a ban on plastic bags at retail and food establishments. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda.



BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The board will discuss a proposed district-wide policy on bullying. The board also will see "conceptual designs" for a proposed new athletic center and a science-building addition at Palo Alto High School as well as a construction contract for new building at Duveneck School. Following a 5:30 p.m. session to discuss legal matters, the board will convene in public session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, in the boardroom of school district headquarters (25 Churchill Ave.). View the agenda.



PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss topics for its annual retreat, hear an update on the city's effort to update its Comprehensive Plan and see an overview presentation on ongoing transportation projects, including residential parking permit programs. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).



COUNCIL REGIONAL HOUSING MANDATE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to see a presentation by Stephen Levy on Bay Area regional economic and housing forecasts and hear a staff update on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation appeal. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda.



HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ... The commission plans to see a presentation on the city's arts and science programs; discuss the Human Services Needs Assessment and elect its next chair and vice chair. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda.



COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD JOINT STUDY SESSION ... The City Council and the school board are scheduled to hear a presentation from the Cubberley Community Advisory Committee, including recommendations on the Cubberley Community Center property, related management, finance, contract and property matters and strategies for next steps. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in the Cubberley Theatre at Cubberley Community Center (4000 Middlefield Road). View the agenda.

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