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Palo Alto City Hall. Embarcadero Media file photo.
Palo Alto City Hall. Embarcadero Media file photo.

CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to meet in a joint session with the Planning and Transportation Commission to discuss and approve the revised 2023-2031 Housing Element. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 362 027 238.

COUNCIL RAIL COMMITTEE … The committee plans to consider eliminating options for grade separation and to discuss possible bicycle underpasses at Seale and Kellogg streets. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 863 8814 2528.

COUNCIL RETAIL COMMITTEE … The commission plans to discuss proposed near-term improvements in the California Avenue and downtown business districts. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 858 4554 4145.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491. The agenda was not available by press deadline.

CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMISSION … The commission plans meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108. The agenda was not available by press deadline.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441. The agenda was not available by press deadline.

Here’s a roundup of government action this past week.

City Council (April 8)

Public safety building: The council met in a closed session to discuss claims against its contractors for the construction of the public safety building and to consider next steps for hiring a city auditor. Action: None.

Policy and Services Committee (April 9)

Legislation: The committee recommended that the city adopt a position of support on Assembly Bill 2485, Senate Bill 903 and Senate Bill 915. Yes: Unanimous

Planning and Transportation Commission (April 10)

Teacher housing: The commission voted to advance a proposed 44-apartment project for educators at 3265 El Camino Real to the Architecture Review Board. Yes: Akin, Hechtman, Lu, Reckdahl, Templeton No: Chang, Summa

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