CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to consider approving a pilot residential collection policy for compost; hear a “Year in Review” presentation from the city manager; and consider the next steps for the partnership between the city and the Yangpu District of China. The closed session will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17. Regular meeting will follow in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda
COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE … The committee plans to review the city’s long-range financial forecast for fiscal years 2013-23 and consider adoption of a policy pertaining to purchase of energy from a potential green waste-to-energy facility. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION … The commission plans to review and recommend changes to the city’s field-use policies and see a presentation on proposed improvements to the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda
BOARD OF EDUCATION … The school board plans to elect officers for 2013; discuss construction projects at Duveneck Elementary School and Gunn High School; vote on the first interim budget for 2012-13; discuss a tentative agreement with unions to close out 2012 negotiations; and hear a status report on the full bond program. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the district headquarters (25 Churchill Ave.). View the agenda
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD … The board plans to discuss 345 Forest Ave., a proposal by Stephen Reller for a historic rehabilitation of a Category 2 building on the city’s Historic Inventory. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE … The committee plans to hear an update on Palo Alto Unified School District facilities and discuss the “Palo Alto Clean” program. The meeting will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). View the agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to discuss 180 El Camino Real, an architectural review of new exterior storefronts and other changes for the American Girl store at Stanford Shopping Center; 260 California Ave., a request from Hayes Group for construction of a new three-story building; and 567 Maybell Ave., a preliminary review for a proposed development that includes 15 single-family homes and 60 units of affordable housing for seniors. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
By Palo Alto Online staff
By Palo Alto Online staff
By Palo Alto Online staff