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A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of Dec. 17.

CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to pass a resolution in honor of retiring City Manager James Keene, hold a study session with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, consider an appeal of the planning director’s denial of proposed changes to 429 University Ave., consider raises for city attorney, city auditor and city clerk and discuss the city’s next steps on grade separation. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda for the special meeting here and the regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m. here.

BOARD OF EDUCATION … The school board will vote on a first-interim budget report and discuss the next three years of school calendars; a resolution in support of a county application for matching funds for a Magical Bridge playground; a resolution amending the board’s conflict of interest code; and hear informational reports on school impact fees and legal expenses, among other agenda items. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave. View the full agenda here.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION … The commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. view the full agenda here.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to review a proposal for a two-family residence at 2321 Wellesley St., conside a proposal to demolish Hotel Parmani at 3200 El Camino Real and construct a new 99-room hotel, and review a proposal by Vinculum/Verizon for wireless communications equipment in south Palo Alto and near Stanford Shopping Center. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda here.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to approve public artwork for the new public safety building, consider removal of reallocated funds for University Avenue and the allocation of $2,500 in funding to support a public art event at Cubberley Community Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda here.

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