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CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to discuss the reliability and resiliency strategic plan for the electric utility, review proposed modifications to design standards for Senate Bill 9 projects, and consider the mid-year budget review. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 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.
BOARD OF EDUCATION … The school board plans to hear a report on secondary school grades and the implementation of “no mark” and “no credit” options in place of the “F” grade. The board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The meeting will start with a closed session at 5 p.m. and an open session is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the district’s boardroom, 25 Churchill Ave. The meeting will also be broadcast on local cable television channel 28, Zoom and YouTube. Those wishing to participate on Zoom may do so by telephone: Dial 669-900-6833, enter Webinar ID: 980 6202 0089. View the agenda here.
COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE … The committee plans to hear a quarterly report from the city auditor and consider changing the council’s policy to establish discretionary expenditures for council members. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 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: 946 1874 4621.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to discuss parklet prototype designs and strategies for reducing light pollution and increasing bird safety. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 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: 965 6189 1491.
CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE … The committee plans to select a new committee chair, hear updates from the district and city and discuss future business. The committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 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.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to discuss funding for the Fire Station 5 mural, Cubberley mural and the ArtLift program, which would commission artists to paint traffic and irrigation boxes. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 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.
• Read the agendas for city meetings at the city of Palo Alto website.
Here’s a roundup of government action this past week.
City Council (Feb. 5)
Mayor: The council directed staff to prepare for a 2024 ballot measure to change the City Charter and allow voters to directly elect the mayor. It also agreed to create a committee that would consider the details of the change, including whether the mayor would serve a term of two or four years. Yes: Burt, Kou, Lythcott-Haims, Tanaka, Veenker No: Burt, Lauing
Friendship: The council agreed to create a friendship city program that will allow Palo Alto to forge partnerships with other cities that will be reevaluated within three years. The program will be administered by Neighbors Abroad. Yes: Unanimous
Utilities Advisory Commission (Feb. 7)
SCADA: The commission discussed the security update of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Action: None
Water: The commission the results of the electric and water utility customer satisfaction survey. Action: None