PUBLIC AGENDA: Vote on urgent evictions ban ordinance; update on Measure Z construction

A preview of Palo Alto government meetings for the week of Nov. 18.

CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss a lawsuit against the city from Gustavo Alvarez. The council will then discuss a proposed partnership with Santa Clara Valley Water District and the city of Mountain View to expand usage of recycled water; approve a construction contract for the U.S. Highway 101 overpass; and consider an urgency ordinance to protect tenants from evictions without just cause. The closed session will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. The rest of the meeting will follow immediately after the closed session. View the full agenda here.

COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE … The committee plans to review an audit of the city’s finances and approve the fiscal year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda here.

BOARD OF EDUCATION … The school board will vote on contracts with its employee unions; hear reports on the district’s first interim budget, dyslexia and parcel tax polling results; and discuss an update on Measure Z construction, among other items. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave. View the full agenda here.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to discuss temporary artwork for King Plaza and head an update about the artist selection process for Code:ART2. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Nov. 21, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. View the full agenda here.

BOARD POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE … The school board’s policy review committee will discuss policies on bullying, athletic competition, bargaining units, school-sponsored trips and others. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave., Room A. View the full agenda here.