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HomeMy Public PortalAboutDecember 4, 2023 City Council Emails701-32 DOCUMENTS IN THIS PACKET INCLUDE: LETTERS FROM CITIZENS TO THE MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL RESPONSES FROM STAFF TO LETTERS FROM CITIZENS ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND AGENCIES ITEMS FROM CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES Prepared for: 12/4/2023 Document dates: 11/27/2023 – 12/4/2023 Note: Documents for every category may not have been received for packet reproduction in a given week. From:feng, zhu lee, chen To:amy.french@citiofpaloalto.org; Council, City; hrb@citiofpaloalto.org Cc:darlene.yaplee@gmail.com Subject:Object to be historic property Date:Monday, December 4, 2023 11:05:06 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from fengzhu99@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Good morning Amy, My name is Zhu Chen and my husband is Feng Li. We’re the homeowners of 1145 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. We want to OBJECT to our home being on the historic inventory to be voted on by the HEB.Please add us to the email list to keep us updated. Thanks for your attention Have a good day Zhu and Feng From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Last Day to Register: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party is Tomorrow Date:Monday, December 4, 2023 8:30:19 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Annual Membership Meeting Flyer We look forward to seeing all of our members at the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks, sponsored by Homewood Suites by Hilton, proud member of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce - Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST Homewood Suites 4329 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Members: Free Guests: $20 REGISTER This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Yahoo Mail.® To:Honky Subject:Missile hitting pentagon Date:Sunday, December 3, 2023 10:07:04 PM Attachments:7.mp4 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Well said dear sister "HEAVENLY FATHER LET TRUTH PREVAIL" From:Katherine Clark To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board Cc:Larry Clark; Council, City Subject:Request for Meeting & Objection to Designation Date:Sunday, December 3, 2023 4:33:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Amy, My husband and I own, through a family trust, the R-1 residential property located at 555 Center Drive, Palo Alto in the Crescent Park neighborhood. We have owned our home since 1984. We understand that our property has been added to your list of homes that is eligible for Historic designation. We received your Notice of the December 14 meeting by mail yesterday. We are requesting a timely meeting with you to discuss this matter further. Please provide us your available times for December 4 through 8, 2023. Time is of the essence. We also need to obtain the “packet” of materials related to our property that you referenced in the 10/24/23 HRB meeting. Please send via return email. In the meantime, this email shall serve as a FORMAL OBJECTION to the proposed designation. We must respectfully OBJECT to the proposed designation and the potential listing on the Historical Inventory because we have received INSUFFICIENT information about the incentives for such designation and no ORDINANCE has been enacted by the City to specify the rules and implications of such designation. Thank you, Katherine Clark 555 Center Drive Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-619-5957 From:maria kwok To:French, Amy; Council, City; Historic Resources Board Cc:hkwok201@gmail.com Subject:471 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Objection Letter for inclusion in the Palo Alto Historical Inventory Date:Sunday, December 3, 2023 1:08:27 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from kwokmaria@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clickingon links.________________________________ To all concerned parties, In connection with the Palo Alto 2023 reconnaissance survey, we respectfully request that 471 Addison Ave., PaloAlto, CA 94301 be excluded from the City of Palo Alto Historic Registry. Thank for your kind consideration. Sincerely,Maria Kwok and Hoover Kwok From:Carolyn Godfrey To:Historic Resources Board; French, Amy Cc:Council, City; Carolyn Godfrey; Hal Prince Subject:Objection to inclusion in Historical Inventory (211 Middlefield Road) Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:03:21 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from carolyngodfrey3@gmail.com. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Historical Resources Board and Amy French, We strongly object to the inclusion of our property, 211 Middlefield Road, in the Palo Alto Historical Inventory because: 1. Involuntary inclusion in the inventory is grossly unfair to homeowners, who must bear the financial burden of this policy, including a loss in resale value. 2. The justification for including our house ("identified with the lives of historic people", in our case Earl C. Thomas) is very weak. We believe that essentially no one in Palo Alto has heard of Earl C. Thomas, or knows or cares where he lived. Sincerely, Carolyn Godfrey and Hal Prince 211 Middlefield Road Palo Alto From:Howard Crittenden To:Council, City Subject:Fwd: 461 Emerson Street, Palo Alto Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 4:14:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Dear City of Palo Alto Honorable Councilmembers, This past Friday, November 17, 2023, was a sad day for me. My tenant at 461 Emerson Street turned over the keys to their restaurant, Zadna Bowl. My tenant tried their best to be successful in Palo Alto but just could not overcome the challenges they were presented. I believed their food concept would be a big seller in downtown Palo Alto, and maybe they would have been successful had they not had other barriers to overcome. From what I noted in the business model they put toward the public, the restaurant was very clean with a pleasant environment. The food was consistently top quality; the staff was friendly and happy, and they treated each customer as royalty. Speaking as a long-time property owner who has seen businesses come and go, these operators were doing the right things to be successful. Since the beginning of the Pandemic Lock Down in March 2020, and even years earlier, the surroundings of my property at 461 Emerson Street have deteriorated, making the property less appealing to customers. The podocarpus tree on the street has grown too large for its space. Tree roots have made the sidewalk unsafe for pedestrians. Parklets along Emerson Street take up parking spaces, make my property hard to see, and interfere with drainage. These problems contributed to the failure of my tenant’s restaurant, and I had no power to resolve them. The City of Palo Alto does have the power to correct these problems. I ask the City of Palo Alto to consider the following changes for the betterment of all businesses near 461 Emerson Street. REPAIR THE UNEVEN SIDEWALK AND TRIP HAZARD METER BOXES Public Works of Palo Alto should replace the sidewalk to make it level. They should reset the meter boxes to be flush with the soil. I have brought the problem of the uneven sidewalk in front of 461 Emerson to the attention to Palo Alto Public Works Department before. Public Works did remove trip hazards in the sidewalk by filling uneven concrete with asphalt, but the problem of the roots from the tree in the sidewalk still remains. These roots continue to cause the uneven and sloping sidewalk, and push up the meter boxes, presenting a trip hazard for any person crossing the street or walking to the adjacent parking spot. I am personally more sensitive to uneven walking surfaces since a medical condition has caused me to need the use a walking stick. REPLACE EXISTING TREE The City should remove the podocarpus tree in front of 461 Emerson Street and replace it with a different smaller species of tree. The podocarpus tree in front of 461 Emerson Street is a beautiful specimen of a tree. It appears to be healthy and strong and was planted quite a long time ago. But it drops leaves and seedpods the size of marbles, causing a mess on the sidewalk and in the street. It causes unsightly stains in the concrete and in the curb where the leaves accumulate. Its roots are pushing up the sidewalk and the meter boxes in the parking strip, creating tripping hazards for customers. The tree has grown too large for its location. This is like having an infant child who is growing tall and strong. Eventually the child needs larger clothes, a full size bed. We can accommodate the child’s needs, but we have to remove the tree and replace it with a tree of a smaller type. REMOVE THE PARKLET BLOCKING THE VIEW OF 461 EMERSON The City should remove the parklet in front of the building where 461 Emerson Street is located. During the lockdown, the City of Palo Alto took measures to help struggling small restaurants stay in business. Indoor dining was viewed too risky because the virus is easily transmitted by micro aerosols from sick persons to the well. The best solution then was to offer outdoor dining outdoors, where the air exchange carries most of the virus away from other diners. Now the people of the world are cautiously returning to their old lives again, but there are still parklets today, which shows that parklets may have some value beyond health benefits. Parklets offered several benefits to the restauranteur. During the lockdown restaurants with parklets were able to serve food outside, attracting health-conscious customers. This was approved by the dining population who wanted to dine safely at a restaurant, and it also satisfied the concerns of the Public Health Department. A second benefit is that the business now has a larger seating area for minimal extra cost. In the City of Palo Alto, the cost is only a one-time investment and an affordable annual parklet fee to the municipality. Parklets have proven to be very profitable, and business owners who have them are powerfully resistant to giving up this generous practically free restaurant space. One can understand their motivation even at the disadvantage to their neighbors. Parklets also create some negative effects. They reduce the number of available parking spaces for the public who wanted to enjoy the offerings of the commercial area. Reducing the amount of parking spaces hurts all business. Some of the consumers who would visit and spend money in the University Avenue Commercial Downtown are moving to other shopping areas where better parking is available. These shopping areas are rebounding faster due to easy access and easy parking. Parklets are only used during meal times; the rest of the time they sit empty, taking up parking space. Downtown parking spaces are used almost continuously during business hours serving all retailers, not just the restaurants. Another negative effect of some parklets is that they block the view of the next-door business. Cars driving down the street and pedestrians walking on the other side of the street don’t see the business even exists, leading to reduced business revenue for the harmed neighbor. It is unfortunate that a business that was once easily seen and attracting customers is now blocked from view by a parklet. It is appreciated that the City of Palo Alto Council required removing screening on parklets; however, the view of 461 Emerson Street is still severely diminished. It seems unfair to disadvantage the tenant of 461 Emerson Street for the benefit of the neighbor. One should all have the same opportunities as other business. A third negative effect of some parklets is that they are often constructed to be at the height of the sidewalk. This is the condition of the parklet in front of 461 Emerson Street. To build a parklet to the height of the sidewalk requires placing sleepers under the floor of the parklet. These sleepers are placed up against the curb, blocking proper drainage for water from rain and other sources. Trapped organic materials such as leaves and seeds and inorganic materials are trapped in the sleepers, settling on the up-water side of the drainage, causing decay and odors along with unsightly accumulation of dirt and sludge. This is the case in front of the 461 Emerson Street. RECCOMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PALO ALTO As a property owner, I have no control over the items that have been discussed above. They are the responsibility of the City of Palo Alto. I ask the City of Palo Alto to approve and implement the following: 1. Remove the sloping, cracked and/or broken concrete sidewalk in front of 461 Emerson Street and replace it with a flat, level concrete sidewalk. In addition, remove and replace the meter boxes at the level of the sidewalk or soil to eliminate the uneven surface and trip hazards for pedestrians. 2. Remove the tree that has grown too large for its home in the sidewalk. It has caused the sidewalk to become a hazard for pedestrians and pushed up the meter boxes, also a trip hazard for pedestrians. Prepare the soil for planting another tree to replace the removed overgrown tree with a species approved by the City of Palo Alto. 3. Remove the portion of the parklet in front of the entire building where 461 Emerson Street is located. This will add the length of a complete parking stall. Modify or repair the parklet to provide proper drainage of rainwater and other water sources that flows along the curb on its natural flow. I ask the City of Palo Alto to offer my new tenant, currently unknown, a fair chance to succeed as a restaurant in the University Avenue Downtown Commercial Market. Sincerely yours, Howard Crittenden Owner of 461 Emerson Street, Palo Alto HCRIT3@GMAIL.COM (650) 321-7343 CC: Palo Alto Council Members Attached are photos of the site taken November 22, 2023 From:Howard Crittenden To:Council, City Subject:Fwd: 461 Emerson Street, Palo Alto Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 4:10:05 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from hcrit3@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Dear City of Palo Alto Honorable Vice Mayor Greer Stone, This past Friday, November 17, 2023, was a sad day for me. My tenant at 461 Emerson Street turned over the keys to their restaurant, Zadna Bowl. My tenant tried their best to be successful in Palo Alto but just could not overcome the challenges they were presented. I believed their food concept would be a big seller in downtown Palo Alto, and maybe they would have been successful had they not had other barriers to overcome. From what I noted in the business model they put toward the public, the restaurant was very clean with a pleasant environment. The food was consistently top quality; the staff was friendly and happy, and they treated each customer as royalty. Speaking as a long-time property owner who has seen businesses come and go, these operators were doing the right things to be successful. Since the beginning of the Pandemic Lock Down in March 2020, and even years earlier, the surroundings of my property at 461 Emerson Street have deteriorated, making the property less appealing to customers. The podocarpus tree on the street has grown too large for its space. Tree roots have made the sidewalk unsafe for pedestrians. Parklets along Emerson Street take up parking spaces, make my property hard to see, and interfere with drainage. These problems contributed to the failure of my tenant’s restaurant, and I had no power to resolve them. The City of Palo Alto does have the power to correct these problems. I ask the City of Palo Alto to consider the following changes for the betterment of all businesses near 461 Emerson Street. REPAIR THE UNEVEN SIDEWALK AND TRIP HAZARD METER BOXES Public Works of Palo Alto should replace the sidewalk to make it level. They should reset the meter boxes to be flush with the soil. I have brought the problem of the uneven sidewalk in front of 461 Emerson to the attention to Palo Alto Public Works Department before. Public Works did remove trip hazards in the sidewalk by filling uneven concrete with asphalt, but the problem of the roots from the tree in the sidewalk still remains. These roots continue to cause the uneven and sloping sidewalk, and push up the meter boxes, presenting a trip hazard for any person crossing the street or walking to the adjacent parking spot. I am personally more sensitive to uneven walking surfaces since a medical condition has caused me to need the use a walking stick. REPLACE EXISTING TREE The City should remove the podocarpus tree in front of 461 Emerson Street and replace it with a different smaller species of tree. The podocarpus tree in front of 461 Emerson Street is a beautiful specimen of a tree. It appears to be healthy and strong and was planted quite a long time ago. But it drops leaves and seedpods the size of marbles, causing a mess on the sidewalk and in the street. It causes unsightly stains in the concrete and in the curb where the leaves accumulate. Its roots are pushing up the sidewalk and the meter boxes in the parking strip, creating tripping hazards for customers. The tree has grown too large for its location. This is like having an infant child who is growing tall and strong. Eventually the child needs larger clothes, a full size bed. We can accommodate the child’s needs, but we have to remove the tree and replace it with a tree of a smaller type. REMOVE THE PARKLET BLOCKING THE VIEW OF 461 EMERSON The City should remove the parklet in front of the building where 461 Emerson Street is located. During the lockdown, the City of Palo Alto took measures to help struggling small restaurants stay in business. Indoor dining was viewed too risky because the virus is easily transmitted by micro aerosols from sick persons to the well. The best solution then was to offer outdoor dining outdoors, where the air exchange carries most of the virus away from other diners. Now the people of the world are cautiously returning to their old lives again, but there are still parklets today, which shows that parklets may have some value beyond health benefits. Parklets offered several benefits to the restauranteur. During the lockdown restaurants with parklets were able to serve food outside, attracting health-conscious customers. This was approved by the dining population who wanted to dine safely at a restaurant, and it also satisfied the concerns of the Public Health Department. A second benefit is that the business now has a larger seating area for minimal extra cost. In the City of Palo Alto, the cost is only a one-time investment and an affordable annual parklet fee to the municipality. Parklets have proven to be very profitable, and business owners who have them are powerfully resistant to giving up this generous practically free restaurant space. One can understand their motivation even at the disadvantage to their neighbors. Parklets also create some negative effects. They reduce the number of available parking spaces for the public who wanted to enjoy the offerings of the commercial area. Reducing the amount of parking spaces hurts all business. Some of the consumers who would visit and spend money in the University Avenue Commercial Downtown are moving to other shopping areas where better parking is available. These shopping areas are rebounding faster due to easy access and easy parking. Parklets are only used during meal times; the rest of the time they sit empty, taking up parking space. Downtown parking spaces are used almost continuously during business hours serving all retailers, not just the restaurants. Another negative effect of some parklets is that they block the view of the next-door business. Cars driving down the street and pedestrians walking on the other side of the street don’t see the business even exists, leading to reduced business revenue for the harmed neighbor. It is unfortunate that a business that was once easily seen and attracting customers is now blocked from view by a parklet. It is appreciated that the City of Palo Alto Council required removing screening on parklets; however, the view of 461 Emerson Street is still severely diminished. It seems unfair to disadvantage the tenant of 461 Emerson Street for the benefit of the neighbor. One should all have the same opportunities as other business. A third negative effect of some parklets is that they are often constructed to be at the height of the sidewalk. This is the condition of the parklet in front of 461 Emerson Street. To build a parklet to the height of the sidewalk requires placing sleepers under the floor of the parklet. These sleepers are placed up against the curb, blocking proper drainage for water from rain and other sources. Trapped organic materials such as leaves and seeds and inorganic materials are trapped in the sleepers, settling on the up-water side of the drainage, causing decay and odors along with unsightly accumulation of dirt and sludge. This is the case in front of the 461 Emerson Street. RECCOMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY OF PALO ALTO As a property owner, I have no control over the items that have been discussed above. They are the responsibility of the City of Palo Alto. I ask the City of Palo Alto to approve and implement the following: 1. Remove the sloping, cracked and/or broken concrete sidewalk in front of 461 Emerson Street and replace it with a flat, level concrete sidewalk. In addition, remove and replace the meter boxes at the level of the sidewalk or soil to eliminate the uneven surface and trip hazards for pedestrians. 2. Remove the tree that has grown too large for its home in the sidewalk. It has caused the sidewalk to become a hazard for pedestrians and pushed up the meter boxes, also a trip hazard for pedestrians. Prepare the soil for planting another tree to replace the removed overgrown tree with a species approved by the City of Palo Alto. 3. Remove the portion of the parklet in front of the entire building where 461 Emerson Street is located. This will add the length of a complete parking stall. Modify or repair the parklet to provide proper drainage of rainwater and other water sources that flows along the curb on its natural flow. I ask the City of Palo Alto to offer my new tenant, currently unknown, a fair chance to succeed as a restaurant in the University Avenue Downtown Commercial Market. Sincerely yours, Howard Crittenden Owner of 461 Emerson Street, Palo Alto HCRIT3@GMAIL.COM (650) 321-7343 CC: Palo Alto Council Members Attached are photos of the site taken November 22, 2023 From:Dilma Coleman To:press@bath.ac.uk; Council, City Cc:Luis Rodriguez; JHsieh@oaklandcommission.org Subject:Fwd: dilmacoleman on TikTok Tape the view from the hospital window.. ignore my requests..they arrived at theLutheran Church Stanford campus and march forward to the cancer center at Stanford hospital+ that type ofdisease got longer at Sutter Health. Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 4:05:30 PM Attachments:d9fe952be6fb6923a58ed01c332c4f0d.mp4 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Dilma Coleman <dhappinessforever@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Dec 2, 2023, 3:59 PMSubject: dilmacoleman on TikTok Tape the view from the hospital window.. ignore my requests..they arrived at the Lutheran Church Stanford campus and march forward to thecancer center at Stanford hospital+ that type of disease got longer at Sutter Health. To: Shikada, Ed <ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org>, <editor@chronicle.com>Cc: <police@mountainview.gov>, <victimservices@dao.sccgov.org> Dear reader, I am not a foolish negro women doing foolish things. Gimme an key to the cityfor enduring difficult movements using negro women in the medical field+ religious leadership. Why does it matter now? The past is nearer to the future..back to explainunexpected unethical assignments that distinguished my former employment as a Lutheran Church Pastor. Stop annoying unethical avoidance of those law enforcement agents whodesperately are annoyed by doing their employment without gang activity whereas it's over there on their narcissistic behaviors+ outbursts and storylines. Explain the truth about PTSD in religion leaders+ the other side of recovery from labortrafficking+humantraffing and sex trafficking. It's important to understand the scope of the history of the Lutheran Church Stanford campus when a young negro women were employedas Lutheran Church Pastor during her medical doctor career as an oncologist+ plastic surgeon. As a Lutheran Church Pastor I endured the worst attacks prior to the legalization of marijuana.I ran away trying to abandon my leadership only because I am trapped by their community violence..and usury with their Gaslighting appearances. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman From:Aram James To:Binder, Andrew; Council, City; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency;kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:County settles with Monk family for $7 million Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:58:24 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. County settles with Monk family for $7 million https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=f799d407-c666-4a80-be20-0c5490f30056&appcode=SAN252&eguid=6a3b54f8-6932-4f60-b421- 5d3be64558b4&pnum=42# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Angie Evans; Wagner, April; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Council, City; DMartell; Daniel Kottke; Jensen, Eric; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Hornung, Joel; KEVIN JENSEN; Linda Jolley; Mata,Anthony; Reifschneider, James; Rosen, Jeff; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Perron, Zachary; chuck jagoda;Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie;kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Foley, Michael Subject:Excessive force suit is cleared for trial Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:54:51 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Excessive force suit is cleared for trial https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=15b5a34b-a3f5- 4747-b26e-d2a0cb938e44&appcode=SAN252&eguid=6a3b54f8-6932-4f60-b421-5d3be64558b4&pnum=33# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Council, City; Daniel Kottke; Enberg,Nicholas; Jensen, Eric; Jeff Moore; KEVIN JENSEN; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Reifschneider, James; Sean Allen;Sheriff Transparency; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Foley, Michael Subject:6 former jail officers charged in death of West Virginia inmate Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:46:31 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Inmate stabbed Chauvin 22 times, U.S. official says https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=e91be57f-57d9- 46ca-99c1-2b438029045b&appcode=SAN252&eguid=6a3b54f8-6932-4f60-b421-5d3be64558b4&pnum=20# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:Aram James To:Council, City; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Zelkha, Mila; Sean Allen Subject:Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment’s growing isolation in United States Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:33:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment’s growing isolation in United States https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=13f0a8f8-eaf7- 490f-bdbc-de10a200b24c&appcode=SAN252&eguid=6a3b54f8-6932-4f60-b421-5d3be64558b4&pnum=15# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:Aram James To:Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; Daniel Kottke; Dennis Upton; Diana Diamond;District1@bos.sccgov.org; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Greer Stone; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Julie Lythcott-Haims;KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; SupervisorOtto Lee; Supervisor Simitian; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; dennis burns;friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; ladoris cordell Subject:Politicians condemn video of Oakland City Council meeting on Gaza. Is it fair? Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:19:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Politicians condemn video of Oakland City Council meeting on Gaza. Is it fair? Politicians condemn video of Oakland City Council meeting on Gaza. Is it fair?https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=08aded3e-58e4-4643-a348-83a2f928e9c6&appcode=SAN252&eguid=6a3b54f8-6932-4f60-b421-5d3be64558b4&pnum=4# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:Noah Fiedel To:Council, City Subject:Strong objection to El Camino bike lane proposal, with facts & evidence Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 10:41:09 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from nfiedel@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members, The proposal to reduce El Camino's lanes by 1/3 and add a bike lane is incredibly misguided.It will incur a great cost to the city with zero benefit. We already have a fantastic bike route an average of two blocks offset from El Camino, that is safe, shaded, and most importantly low-stress + pleasant. Ignoring all costs and externalcongestion, El Camino is noisy, has little to no shade, has stop lights every few blocks, and will be a miserable place to ride. I'd bet 100:1 that even if built, this will carry far less trafficthan our existing and beautiful bike boulevards. What we should be doing is continuing to invest in our great bike boulevards, with increased signage directing bikers to/from retail districts, parks, and other destinations. We shouldcontinue to invest in maintaining and upgrading our bike boulevards. All that said, El Camino is simply not the solution. I walk and bike on Park blvd regularly and there are tons of bikers of all ages includingfamilies, cargo bikes, commuters, etc. It's pleasant, safe, and 100% where I'd rather ride or my kids ride to get around town. Here's the bike route map from the city:https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development- services/transportation/commuting-programs/bicycling-resource-links/mid-peninsula-bicycle-map.pdf For those unfamiliar, I'll describe the well used & enjoyed route, by students, commuters, stanford staff, and families for enjoyment. From North to South starting at the University AveCaltrain station: * Bike path on the Southwest side of the train tracks, past PAMF and Paly to Churchill.* Bike blvd through Southgate (no through traffic, beautiful trees, good signage) * Park blvd from Peers park to the Southern end of Ventura neighborhood. This already hastraffic calming, mostly only bikes for through traffic, tons of shade, etc. * Wilkie Wy to the bike/ped bridge to Mountain View. Notes:* On the Mountain View side things don't connect super well, but there's an opportunity as a new pedestrian park was put in between Fayette and El Camino, that could connect to aSouthern bike route. * The largest issue of the current route is RVs parked along Park Blvd, blocking visibility forcars & bikes, and infringing on the bike lane. Thanks for your time, Noah Fiedel Ventura Neighborhood From:Rice, Danille To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed Cc:Clerk, City; Executive Leadership Team Subject:City.Council Bundle, December 1 Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 5:18:04 PM Attachments:RE Document shared with you November 29 2023.msgRE 945-9 Emerson Street - SOS MarketVillage Cobbler.msgRe No citation for non-permit parking even when I called the police .msgFW 446 Forest Historic.msgFW Palo Alto Historical Inventory - Objection Letter for 1341 University Avenue.msgFW Palo Alto Historical Inventory - Objection Letter for 1341 University Avenue.msgRE 250 sherman.msgimage002.png Importance:High Good evening Mayor and Councilmembers, On behalf of City Manager Ed Shikada, please see attached staff responses to emails receivedin the City.Council inbox through December 1, 2023. Please note that Isabel Castellano is partnering with the City on historic preservation responses. Respectfully,Danille Danille RiceAdministrative AssistantCity Manager’s Office|Human Resources(650) 329-2229 | danille.rice@cityofpaloalto.orgwww.cityofpaloalto.org From:Star Teachout To:Council, City Cc:Planning Commission; kathleen@adascafe.org; kevincountrysun@gmail.com; Rachael Kaci Subject:Cal Ave closure, Country Sun, & Ada"s Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 1:40:11 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from teachout@sonic.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City of Palo Alto council and PTC members, I’m overdue in thanking you for making the controversial decision to keep some parts of California Avenue closed to cars, and for your future attentiveness to designing a street which optimizes retail success, pedestrian safety, and fostering community. Although there is much work to be done regarding signage (traffic flow, parking, list of retailers) and integrating cyclists, we feel confident that the end product will be of a high quality. Transitions for some who are used to prior car-focused patterns will not be easy, but we should be able to find some solutions to such things as assisting elderly who need assistance parking near to their destinations (teens receiving community service/employment?), facilitating deliveries, and possibly marketing support to offset the changes in covid buying habits. There have been many interesting comments and ideas in response to the Palo Alto Weekly Online articles. These include filling in some of the voids that exist for basic “necessities” such as a good bakery, a stationery/computer supply store, a brew pub, a practical art/craft store, a teen space, a place for community groups to gather (knitters, advocacy groups, city sponsored groups such as repair cafes), and more. Whether some of these are financially viable is to be seen. I don’t know that you are able to do anything to help Country Sun remain on California Avenue, but I just wanted to express how meaningful this business is to some of us, and what a loss it will be should it close (there is a wee bit of hope). I’ve been shopping at Country Sun for 20 years ever since we bought our small house in Barron Park, and it embodies many values that appeal to me and others: it is local/bikeable, offers affordable and good quality organic produce, offers discounted special orders for large quantities (grains, legumes), carries local products (eg, Midwife & Baker, eggs, honey, turkey salami), takes a stand on GMO foods, stocks interesting beer/wines, has a large vitamin supply, offers some minimally packaged/green products, and—especially dear to me—they hire local teens, community college students, and young people trying to survive without high tech jobs. They are also incredibly kind and helpful to some of the very elderly with special needs. I know practically nothing about city finances, but I was wondering if there are any models similar to private businesses when they encourage employees to stay on by vesting shares in the company over time? Could there be a system which provides some financial benefit the longer a business is in our community? What if there were reduced taxes the longer a business was open to offset the pressures of increasing costs from landlords? I’m also wondering if there is some intersection of a private business offering public benefits that might allow the city to offer some formal contractual subsidy which benefits both parties? For example, I’ve spoken with Ada’s Cafe founder Kathleen Hughes who can see the benefits of having a presence on Cal Ave. Not only do we need a bakery—and Ada’s is fabulous—the increased traffic in that location could dramatically increase their business profits and more deeply integrate the developmentally disabled young adults they employ. I can’t speak for what changes the Country Sun staff/managers would consider—such as giving Ada’s a counter in the store— but we also have a strong effort in our schools to expand CTE (career tech education/vocational) and having business internships throughout our city could be wonderful for our teens and early 20’s residents. I would be willing to put in time unpaid to investigate such a program, perhaps through our Chamber of Commerce and the PAUSD work experience program (Rachel Kaci). Anything our city could do to support Country Sun and our other Cal Ave merchants would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any support you can offer, and for all your patience in listening to us who love that little street, Star Teachout, resident of Barron Park PS: I have had numerous conversations with several Country Sun employees, and should any of you wish to contact one of the long-term managers I’ve attached Kevin Wright’s email. From:Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo To:Council, City Subject:You"re Invited: National Cocoa Day Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 11:01:57 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links.   Logo_Full_Color_CMYK.jpg To purchase tickets for the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, please go to Enjoy! Online and book your visit for Wednesday, December 13. We hope to see you then! Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zooinfo@friendsjmz.org | www.friendsjmz.org DONATE NOW Connect with us Friends of the JMZ | 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Unsubscribe city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by info@friendsjmz.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Please Join Us: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec. 5th Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 10:12:32 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Annual Membership Meeting Flyer We look forward to seeing all of our members at the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks, sponsored by Homewood Suites by Hilton, proud member of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce - Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST Homewood Suites 4329 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Members: Free Guests: $20 REGISTER This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Sibling Cities Town Hall - Climate Action & Sustainability Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 8:00:12 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Sibling Cities - Climate Action & Sustainability flyer Want to help knit this country back together? Ready to listen with curiosity and empathy to residents of Palo Alto’s Sibling City, Bloomington, Indiana? Curious what they think about how to get along, climate action, and race and belonging? Want to share your views and build friendship, trust, and respect across the miles? Come to a Town Hall where Palo Altans will gather in person and connect byvideoconference with a room full of people in Bloomington. Co-sponsored by the cities of Palo Alto and Bloomington, these events aim to renew our public square and offer opportunities to discuss tough issues with fellow Americans distant from us. One more Town Hall will be held on Sunday afternoon from 1-3 pm: Climate Action & Sustainability, December 3rd In Palo Alto, we’ll gather at the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road for conversation, comparing and contrasting how these issues arise in each of our communities and sharing both concerns and potential solutions. To register, go to www.siblingcitiesusa.org/events or use this QR code: Sibling Cities USA is a non-profit organization that fosters relationships between city pairs using three pillars of Connection: Community, Commerce, and Civil Discourse. Palo Alto and Bloomington have engaged in numerous joint activities over the last year to get to know each other and develop friendship and respect. Join the movement! See Our Upcoming EventsLearn More About The Chamber ​ PALO ALTO CHAMBER & VISITORS CENTER 355 ALMA STREET | PALO ALTO | CA | 94301 | 650-324-3121 WWW.PALOALTOCHAMBER.COM This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email atinfo@paloaltochamber.com. From:devichsa@earthlink.net To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board Cc:Council, City Subject:446 Forest Historic Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 8:11:24 PM Attachments:Forest Ave_PA_HRB_Oject_Let_11-27-23(15).pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from devichsa@earthlink.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello all- Please see the attached file. Best regards, Steve Devich From:Loran Harding To:alumnipresident@stanford.edu; antonia.tinoco@hsr.ca.gov; David Balakian; bballpod; beachrides;bearwithme1016@att.net; Leodies Buchanan; boardmembers; fred beyerlein; Cathy Lewis; Council, City;cramirez.electriclab133@gmail.com; Doug Vagim; dennisbalakian; dallen1212@gmail.com; Daniel Zack;dan.richard@earthlink.net; eappel@stanford.edu; Scott Wilkinson; George.Rutherford@ucsf.edu;Gabriel.Ramirez@fresno.gov; huidentalsanmateo; Irv Weissman; Sally Thiessen; Joel Stiner; jerry ruopoli;karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; kfsndesk; Mark Standriff; Mayor; MY77FJ@gmail.com;maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net; merazroofinginc@att.net; margaret-sasaki@live.com; nick yovino;news@fresnobee.com; newsdesk; russ@topperjewelers.com; Steve Wayte; tsheehan; terry; vallesR1969@att.net Subject:Fwd: TSLA CyberTruck Delivery Event Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 6:02:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org>Date: Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 5:42 PM Subject: TSLA CyberTruck Delivery EventTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 Today in Austin: WATCH: Tesla's CyberTruck Delivery Event - LIVE - YouTube L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. From:Dilma Coleman To:citycouncil@cupertino.org; Council, City Cc:mayor@sanjoseca.gov; Kou, Lydia Subject:Fwd: This is an holiday chore for Palo Alto CA city hall+ San Jose CA city manager. Thanks in advance. Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:42:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Geographic locations whereas psychopaths are reality for Santa Clara county. Effective:11/30/2023. As a former oncologist medical doctor that held special employment with University Lutheran Church Stanford campus...prior to the legalized marijuana cannabis clubs. Set a standard forpastoral care.. especially when the former pastor is disabled women with heart failure and cardiomyopathy Futhermore hostilely arose with the use of Stanford hospital cardiologybecause Dilma is a former cardiologist. Clean up the city hall. End human trafficking and vocalized silent skits that end sex trafficking. Express the truth about Edwin Castro didn't select the winning numbers for the 2022Powerball. It's the same repeat for the 2002 California lottery winnings payments intended for Laci Rocha Peterson and Dilma Andrea Coleman. Let's go to the California lotteryheadquarters and gain access to arrest Tiffani Alvidrez and Gregory Aherns..then arrest PALO ALTO CA police chief Andrew Binder and the rest of the binders employees with Santa Claracounty sheriff. Verify that it was completely different in 2002 with the excessive violent acts of distributed Cali lottery winnings payments from the area of the Santa Clara countyAssessor's office. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Dilma Coleman <dhappinessforever@gmail.com>Date: Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 4:15 PM Subject: This is an holiday chore for Palo Alto CA city hall.To: Shikada, Ed <ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org> Do No Harm. Support Dilma Coleman now as if you are not a psychopath. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman From:Dilma Coleman To:hasanminajcomedy@wmeentertainment.com; lee.tassio@sanjoseca.gov Cc:tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us; city.mgr@mountainview.gov Subject:Fwd: Dilma seeks peace of mind. Ed Shikida must begin to act as victim witness response team to assist Dilmawith her most difficult moments living homeless in Palo Alto. Excessive avoidance of law enforcement agents whorefuse to gain access for polic... Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:25:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. All Filipino women+caucasian women who think they own all caucasian males and negromales. Allow patients rights for a former medical doctor lawyer surgeon to be revealed as a qualified quality control Filipino women+caucasian women that frequently visited Clocktowercafe in mountain view CA obtained Stanford hospital careers (valley Medical+Emmanuel hospital in Turlock CA)including the homosexual Filipino males that twirk their buttockswhile reading lists of medications to patients at Emmanuel hospital in Turlock CA must move their employment doing harm away from patient Dilma Coleman or be subject to DilmaAndrea Coleman being a medium to generate info based on the geographic locations whereas it's sex trafficking or human trafficking vocalized..stop the madnesses on the porno sitesremodeling projects behind the photographer. Of course a negro women can't enter the Clocktower cafe then the Filipino women over age 50 must not enter any hospital rooms thatoccupied by negro women patient with congestion heart failure and cardiomyopathy Dilma Andrea Coleman. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman MD+JD. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Dilma Coleman <dhappinessforever@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 10:23 AMSubject: Re: Dilma seeks peace of mind. Ed Shikida must begin to act as victim witness response team to assist Dilma with her most difficult moments living homeless in Palo Alto.Excessive avoidance of law enforcement agents who refuse to gain access for police reporting of victim Dilma Andrea Coleman. Uber rides instead of the use of EMT EMS vehicle isneeded to Compensate Dilma Andrea Coleman ASAP. To: Shikada, Ed <ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org>, <Lydia.Kou@cityofpaloalto.org>Cc: <stephen.connolly@oirgroup.com>, <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> Dilma seeks a replacement for her key to the city recognition in Palo Alto CA plus a new keyto the city recognition for her endurance in the attacks of the most dangerous narcissistic violent Extortionists behaviors with the homosexual males club lead by Santa Clara countyDA Jeff Rosen. Being a homeless women is difficult and it's obvious that what Dilma explains is true and accurate. Palo Alto CA city council must Start a living stipend for Dilma Andrea Coleman for reportingherself an victim of sex trafficking plus with writing the history of attacks Dilma endured while she held employoment as pastor at Lutheran Church Stanford campus+ other religionleader at Palo Alto CA churches Futhermore hostilely arose with the use of hiring disabled women. Eliminate the city council position of Julie Lythcott-Haims's. Begin with the observations of Julie's behaviors at Stanford University that ended up with Student database deleted studentrecords for Dilma Andrea Coleman a transfer student from West Valley college in Saratoga,CA. The method to survive as a victim of real estate properties stolen thru ultimatums givenincluding the attacks Dilma endured with injury law firm Associates Omar his excessive billboard usages he accumulated thru ultimatums connected to fraud business ventures. Dilma proved herself with dementia charectoristics autism recovery for employment as adisabled law enforcement agent+medical doctor +lawyer degrees + former firefighter+ former Airforce medic that arrives to ER services+ former Airforce military special forces soilder+former family marriage therapist that accumulated hours at Bill Wilson Center and Georgia Travis family shelter including Innvision. Do no harm. Do your employment without any gang activity. Suggestions: End the Persian ownership of Mountain View CA Clocktower cafe withcaucasian male Joel because of the Filipino women over age 50+that were exploited then Filipino (Asian+Hispanic women) women turned to harm negro women inside Stanfordhospital(selected homes designed hospital beds for porn) because Filipino women believe they own all caucasian males and negro males. The unethical tormenting assaults inflicted onDilma Andrea Coleman at the Clocktower cafe in the past with kleptomaniacs using plaguerized journals created by negro women that were used by Taylor Reid Jenkins(2projects were not written by Taylor Reid Jenkins). Let's verify it. Dilma Coleman in compliance to arrive at Clocktower cafe remain outside to receive one free drink or food item..that offer needs to extend to retail items..that type of embarrassment mustarrive with a stipend. Do no harm. Everything vocalized all mountain view CA police or firefighters surrounding the Clocktower cafe answered calls of Joel must be underinvestigation especially all mountain view CA police near or on Leghorn Tiny Homes..under the unexpected unethical doing gang activity with their own personal itinerary whereas it'soverwhelming details of what led Laci Rocha Peterson to be killed after her involvement with a California lottery winnings payments that were controlled thru retailer that AlcarioCasstellanos's family members claimed in 2002. Let's gather quickly storylines lies from Santa Clara county DA Jeff Rosen in the death of Maria Hsaio in 2000-2002..the shooting of the head outside the Palo Alto CA nightclub.Examine all types of lies connected to women involved with SF Arts Academy and other geographic locations for observations of junior college+University murders(crime sceneanalysis transfer with the word suicide when it was murder) on or off campus. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman On Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 9:55 AM Dilma Coleman <dhappinessforever@gmail.com> wrote: PALO ALTO CA city manager Ed Shikida has first hand experience with the consultant ofmedium empath Dilma Andrea Coleman as if the special medium empath Dilma Andrea Coleman expresses her concerns about being used yet left with excessive homelessnessexperience. Let's focus on the documenting the unexpected unethical tormenting assaults inflicted on Dilma Andrea Coleman in the geographic locations for observations of the UniversityLutheran Church Stanford campus. The attackers: Dave(caucasian male) Ex husband Filipino Emmanuel Pacquiao+wife jinkeeEdwin Castro (didn't gain access to anything vocalized on his own+ used dangerous narcissistic Extortionist to steal Powerball winning ticket from Dilma Andrea Coleman). Extortionists behaviors arrived in the Stephen Connoley (OIR group) Michael Gennaco(OIR group). All of them mentioned above are with sex trafficking children and disabled women with the use of Fetanayl administered as a weapon. Excessive retailiated rages towards Dilma Andrea Coleman directly or indirect involvementwith Sunnyvale PD officers Joseph Melo and Gomez hasn't ended with Sunnyvale PD internal affairs SORENSON unexpected unethical tormenting verbal outbursts and assaults. San Jose CA local government officials including SJPD chief+assistant chief. Why? Homosexual males club agency Affiliated with doing harm their own personal itinerary whereas Santa Clara county DA Jeff Rosen plus TMZ celebrity gossip journalistHarvey Levine are the leaders with Mark Zuckerberg in leadership with his own personal itinerary as an Extortionists affiliated with doing financial assaults..that type of behaviorcharectoristics analysis doing harm to women and children building up porno sites remodeling projects behind the photographer with excessive real estate propertiesfraud...with excessive retail stores fraud+ poor quality of care in hospitals. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman Some people who received this message don't often get email from elizabeth_laufer@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important From:Isabel Castellano To:elizabeth_laufer@hotmail.com Cc:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board; Council, City; City Mgr Subject:FW: Palo Alto Historical Inventory - Objection Letter for 1341 University Avenue Date:Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:00:06 AM Attachments:UniversityAve_1341.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from icastellano@m-group.us. Learn why this isimportant Good morning Elizabeth and Michael Laufer, Thank you for corresponding with us and requesting an objection to the Palo Alto Inventory nomination for 1341 University Avenue. I would like to note that we have received and recorded your objection request. Attached is a copy of the Nomination Memo with a Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) form for your property for your record. As part of the 2023 Reconnaissance Survey Project, we anticipate presenting all the nomination objections to the Historic Resource Board on the January 25, 2024 hearing agenda. Please note that mailed notices will continue to be sent to property owners in advance of a Historic Resource Board and the City Council meeting to keep you informed. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards, Isabel ISABEL CASTELLANO historic preservation specialist 707.540.0723 x220 a new design on urban planning m-group.us | M-LAB | keepplanninglocal.org From: Elizabeth Laufer <elizabeth_laufer@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:13 PM To: French, Amy <Amy.French@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Historic Resources Board <hrb@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org> Subject: Palo Alto Historical Inventory - Objection Letter for 1341 University Avenue CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To The Historical Resources Board and Amy French,           Thank you for the opportunity to provide input regarding our property's potential nomination for listing on the Palo Alto Historical Inventory. At this time, we would like to opt out of inclusionfor 1341 University Avenue.       As a lifelong Palo Altan, I am familiar with the restrictions placed on historical homes, which have changed from time to time. I am not comfortable with the constant shifting rulesand regulations governing such homes. Our house is completely remodeled, and, without any other incentives offered by Palo Alto or by the State of California, we do not want to lose 10-20 % of our property value in order to place it on the Inventory. Our realtors have also advised us not to encumber our home with a historical designation. We can instruct our heirs andassigns to sell the property to a buyer who will appreciate the historical significance of the home and preserve it. Therefore, we respectfully opt out of the Historical Inventory.       If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth and Michael Laufer From:matt@evolutionaryteams.com To:matt@evolutionaryteams.com Subject:FFF Follow Up – Nov 24 (Week #98) Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:06:59 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking onlinks. ***This Friday we will conduct a virtual climate strike. More details below.*** We celebrated GREEN FRIDAY with songs and conversation. Miles joined us for the first time. As a teenager, he expressed his appreciate for our efforts toraise awareness of the urgent need to cease burning fossil fuels. Thanks, Miles, for joining us and sharing your thoughts. Please come again and bring yourguitar! Prolific-writer Ingrid brought her books, poems and songs. We sang several songs and appreciated how they represented the intersection of climate, peace,love and friendship. Thank you, Ingrid, for your amazing contributions. Casey reports that she’s demonstrating outside the Ferry building in SF this Saturday (12/2), 10:30-1:30, in costume as one of the ”Lamenters.” If you are inthe City this weekend, stop by and lament the climate crisis with Casey and her lamenter crew. Thanks, Casey, for raising awareness of the severe impactsof climate collapse. Rick gave us an update on the Youth-Elder Climate Summit he is organizing to be held next year. Thank you, Rick, for creating a wonderful forum forimportant conversations about our collective futures. Kimberly is excited about supporting Tourism Cares (https://www.tourismcares.org/), an organization focused on reducing adverse climate and socialjustice impacts on indigenous communities impacted by tourism. Thank you, Kimberly, for your dedication to this important work. Matt is grateful for the outpouring of support for The Climate Mobilization Project fundraiser. The Climate Mobilization Project helps communuties in theUS who are already being impacted by climate change’s severe consequences, and this fundraiser will help them assist more communities. If you haven’talready, please check out the organization here: https://givebutter.com/ClimateSurvival/mattschlegel David is on his way to COP28. He shipped his solar-powered electric bike to Egypt and plans to ride it to the COP28 conference in the UAE. His goal is toextract commitments to reduce fossil fuel subsidies and redirect those funds to global south countries who are grappling with adapting to extreme climateevents (droughts, floods, heat, famine, etc.) Thank you, David, for your tenacity in fighting the fossil fuel Goliaths. For health reasons, we are having a virtual climate strike this Friday. Please send me a selfie with a a climate sign. Robin has already set a high bar! Keep Up the Fight and See You VIRTUALLY Friday! Social Justice is Climate Justice Upcoming Events Friday, Dec 1: Noon to 1:00PM, Virtual Climate Strike! Please send me a selfie with a homemade sign. Friday Dec 8: Noon to 1:00PM, Climate Strike Week 100 Celebration! – Palo Alto City Hall King Plaza. EngageOn calendar: https://www.engageon.org/events Peninsula Peace and Justice calendar: https://peaceandjustice.org/events-calendar/ More Climate Action We are fast approaching the Dec. 1 deadline for our 350 SV Palo Alto Petition to Set a Sunset Date for Gas Shut-off in Palo Alto. Pleasehelp reach the goal of 750 signatures. Matt is fundraising for The Climate Mobilization Project who organize communities in the US on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Please chip in here:https://givebutter.com/ClimateSurvival/mattschlegel Thank you! Stephan’s Climate Music Project: https://climatemusic.org/becool/ Heat Pump Water Heater Program Update On top of our recent canvassing effort, new state incentives for heat pump water heaters and increased discounts for Palo Alto’s program are driving asignificant increase in interest and signups for the program! As of:11/2 10/2 9/7 7/27 6/29 6/1 4/27 4/5 HPWH full-service interest list signups 604 549 521 459 511 488 466 432 Site assessment agreements (SAA) sent 604 549 519 458 437 399 345 125 Signed SAAs 448 407 387 326 306 280 156 70 Completed site assessments 381 342 311 244 147 111 58 22 Installations Total Full Service HPWHs installed 117 90 70 27 16 12 8 1 Total DYI HPWH installed 37 n/a 13 Total HPWHs installed 154 90 83 Target Installations 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Monthly Installation Rate Monthly Installation Rate 64 7 43 13 9 4 7 n/a Target Monthly Installation Rate 83 83 83 83 83 83 Highlighted numbers are not accurate because of missing data point Weekly Photos FFF Nov 24: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jftp7o7FW69jxnnX8 What We Are Reading/Watching/Listening to: Climate One podcast: https://www.climateone.org/listen-watch/podcasts The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens (podcast): https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/ Follow Fridays For Future Palo Alto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuture_paloalto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fri4Future_PA Email notifications of FFF Palo Alto events: https://mailchi.mp/c8c130127345/join-fridays-for-future-palo-alto You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in supporting climate action in Palo Alto. If you no longer wish to receive these emails,please let me know. From:Henry Etzkowitz To:Lauing, Ed Cc:Council, City; provost@stanford.edu; Lobdell Jinx; Roberta Ahlquist; Rebecca Eisenberg; Kristina Loquist Subject:Re: FAR Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:25:26 PM Dear Ed Accepting your premise of a tipping point at which developers would walk, my question is how we may improve theconditions to encourage them to stay. One tool is to offer additional air space in exchange for increased BMR. Theclassic rule of thumb is 1/4 of income for housing. How much additional height or other public resource would haveto be provided to achieve “housing singularity,” the ability of all who work in Palo Alto to live in Palo Alto: thestarting point of a definitional criterion. Best,HenryCo-Organizer,Community of Oak Creek Residents Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:04 PM, Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:> Developers want NO BMR requirement. They lose money on those units. Beyond 20% they will walk away andwe need housing built.>> Ed Lauing> Council Member> City of Palo Alto>> -----Original Message-----> From: Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 3:51 PM> To: Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@CityofPaloAlto.org>> Cc: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Roberta Ahlquist <finnroberta@gmail.com>; RebeccaEisenberg <rebecca@rebecca4water.com>; provost@stanford.edu; Kristina Loquist<kristina.loquist@bos.sccgov.org>; Lobdell Jinx <jinxlobdell@comcast.net>> Subject: Re: FAR>> Thanks Ed,>> I am speaking about the issue of privatization of public air rights for all of Palo Alto, if not beyond.>> However, with respect to the specific area you mention, how was the 20% decided upon? What is this amountworth? Why not 25% or more?>> As you are likely aware Santa Clara supervisors recently raised the staff recommendation for Stanford provisionof housing on its land grant by 5% so the numbers appear to be flexible>>> Stanford should be required to open a percentage of its new Sand Hill Road project to non affiliates in at leastpartial recompense for the 760 units removed by the acquisition of Oak Creek. For that matter, will the universitycommit to accommodate its own janitorial and other staff as well as faculty, post docs and students? It may well bethat the number of units currently contemplated is too small to accommodate all of the needs and that height shouldbe increased to accommodate a “vertical Oak Creek.”> > Henry Etzkowitz > Community of Oak Creek Residents >>> Sent from my iPhone>>> On Nov 27, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:>>>> Henry,>>>> If you are speaking about the new plan for the El Camino Focus Area, a 20% BMR requirement is part of thatpackage.>>>> Ed Lauing>> Council Member>> City of Palo Alto>>>> -----Original Message----->> From: Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>>> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 2:54 PM>> To: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>>> Cc: Roberta Ahlquist <finnroberta@gmail.com>; Rebecca Eisenberg <rebecca@rebecca4water.com>; KristinaLoquist <kristina.loquist@bos.sccgov.org>; provost@stanford.edu>> Subject: FAR>>>> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links.>> ________________________________>>>>> >> Air rights are as significant as land and water rights.>>> The council’s recent vote to loosen far requirements is a giveaway of a public resource to landowners withoutany recompense. the revised FAR should be modified to include affordable housing as a public benefit in exchangefor any increase in FAR. On the other hand significantly greater increases in FAR in locations where infrastructurealready exists, for example, in underutilized shopping centers identified by the recent consultant report on that topic.FAR increase could also be balanced against “green belting” currently unbuilt land currently slated for developmentsuch as the tracts on the San Antonio corridor. It is clear that broader public consideration of this issue is warrantedbeyond conversation among council and staff members. Other municipalities require public benefits in exchange forFAR. Why is Palo Alto offering a giveaway to landowners?>>>> Henry Etzkowitz>> Co-Organizer, Community of Oak Creek Residents From:James Stephens To:French, Amy; Planning Commission; Council, City; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; kou.pacc@gmail.com; Lauing, Ed;Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Stone, Greer; Tanaka, Greg; greg@gregtanaka.org; Veenker, Vicki Subject:Re: Regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:07:19 PM Attachments:Palo Alto City Council.docx Some people who received this message don't often get email from jstephensdds@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please find attached my revised letter regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road. Please include my letter in theprinted packet for the December 11th City Council Meeting. I teach in San Francisco at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and will be unableto present in person. Thank you, James Stephens James D. Stephens, DDS Midtown Professional Building2075 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94306650.248.6717 Notice of Confidentiality: This communication and any accompanying document(s) may contain health information that may be confidential orprivileged. The information is intended for the sole use of the individual named above. If you receive this electronic transmission in error you areadvised that any disclosure including copying, distribution, or the taking of any action is strictly prohibited. Moreover any such inadvertent disclosureshall not compromise or waive the HIPAA compliance privilege in the communication or otherwise. If you have received this communication in error,please contact Stephens & Park, DDS 650.321.9693 On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 5:10 PM James Stephens <jstephensdds@gmail.com> wrote:Please find attached my letter regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road.Please include my letter in the printed packet for the November 6th City Council Meeting.I will be out of town and unable to present in person. Thank you, James Stephens James D. Stephens, DDSMidtown Professional Building2875 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306650.248.6717 jstephensdds@gmail.com Notice of Confidentiality: This communication and any accompanying document(s) may contain health information that may be confidential orprivileged. The information is intended for the sole use of the individual named above. If you receive this electronic transmission in error you areadvised that any disclosure including copying, distribution, or the taking of any action is strictly prohibited. Moreover any such inadvertentdisclosure shall not compromise or waive the HIPAA compliance privilege in the communication or otherwise. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please contact Stephens & Park, DDS 650.321.9693 From:Martin J Sommer To:Burt, Patrick Cc:Council, City Subject:November 21st Rail Committee meeting feedback Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:56:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Pat, I spent more time listening to the November 21st Rail Committee meeting. Given a number offactors, it appears that Option C, San Antonio Station would be the most viable option: 1. As you mentioned, cost of "implementing" the 4 track section, is the responsibility of HSR, not the City of Palo Alto. 2. Based on the current work being done by HSR in Kings County, the one task HSR seems tobe good at, is rebuilding multi-modal overpasses, such as the one at San Antonio. 3. As both Nadia Naik and Council Member Ed Lauing mentioned, there may be future land use and housing benefits that come from the redesigned project/area. 4. My estimation of a demo/construction interruption of the San Antonio exchange, vs theOregon Expressway or University Ave exchanges, would have far less impact on our communities. 5. This could be a shared development/responsibility/gain between the cites of Palo Alto andMountain View. 6. This would then be the only "4-track stretch" in Palo Alto, which would allow all future work/calculations to be focussed on the 2-track portion of our Blended System. Thanks for your work and considerations! :) Martin -- Martin Sommer650-346-5307martin@sommer.netwww.linkedin.com/in/martinsommer "Turn technical vision into reality." View this email in your browser Last Call for RSVPs Registration Closes on Saturday, 12/2 From:LWV Palo Alto Winter Luncheon CommitteeTo:Council, CitySubject:Last Call for RSVPs to Our Winter Luncheon on December 6th!Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:58:23 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. LWVPA ANNUAL WINTER LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:00 - 2:00 pm 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto 94301 Register Now Tickets are $40/person. Members are welcome to bring a guest. In Conversation with Donna Norton A Founder and Executive VP of MomsRising About The Power of Moms Learn about how moms are making a difference online, and on the ground, across the nation to advocate for policies like early education, maternal health, and immigrant rights that lift families and mobilize their communities to vote. 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From Voter Recipient List Register Now Our mailing address is: League of Women Voters Palo Alto 3921 E Bayshore Rd Ste 209 Palo Alto, CA 94303-4303 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Elizabeth Laufer To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board; Council, City Subject:Palo Alto Historical Inventory - Objection Letter for 1341 University Avenue Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:13:25 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from elizabeth_laufer@hotmail.com. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To The Historical Resources Board and Amy French,           Thank you for the opportunity to provide input regarding our property's potential nomination for listing on the Palo Alto Historical Inventory. At this time, we would like to opt out of inclusion for 1341 University Avenue.       As a lifelong Palo Altan, I am familiar with the restrictions placed on historical homes, which have changed from time to time. I am not comfortable with the constant shifting rules and regulations governing such homes. Our house is completely remodeled, and, without any other incentives offered by Palo Alto or by the State of California, we do not want to lose 10- 20 % of our property value in order to place it on the Inventory. Our realtors have also advised us not to encumber our home with a historical designation. We can instruct our heirs and assigns to sell the property to a buyer who will appreciate the historical significance of the home and preserve it. Therefore, we respectfully opt out of the Historical Inventory.       If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth and Michael Laufer From:Kathy Phung To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board Cc:Council, City; darlene.yaplee@gmail.com Subject:669 Channing and 555 Forest Ave Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 1:50:36 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from kathyphung@sbcglobal.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi; I just received letters regarding nominated to historic inventory above two properties. I did not receive any notification for November 9th meeting. I hope it is not too late to asking revise and remove the above two properties off the inventory list. - I do not have the 669 Channing Ave. property, it must be mistake. I have 667 Channing Ave & 671 Channing Ave on one lot. - 555 Forest Ave. is not blend with neighbor house and Marc tall building design,current there are 7 units little townhouses, I has plan to develop into 5-6 townhouses as cross street building with underground parking. -Kathy Phung (408)504-2495 From:Civil Grand Jury To:Council, City Subject:2024-25 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Recruitment Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:33:57 AM Attachments:Civil Grand Jury Brochure.pdf 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Application and Nomination Form.pdf Palo Alto City Council.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from cgj@scscourt.org. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Members of the Palo Alto City Council, The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is pleased to announce that the recruitment for the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury is underway. Please find enclosed a letter from Superior Court Presiding Judge Beth McGowen, an informational brochure explaining the role of the Civil Grand Jury, and an application to be considered for service on the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury. More information about the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury, as well as the link to the web-based application, is available on our website, www.scscourt.org/CGJ. The Court will be accepting applications until Friday, March 29, 2024. Please do share this information with your constituents. Thank you for your consideration of our appeal for applicants! Best, Britney Huelbig (pronouns she/her) Deputy Manager | Temporary Judge Administrator Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara (408) 882-2721 | CGJ@scscourt.org | www.scscourt.org/CGJ NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: The information in this email is confidential and privileged and may not be redisclosed unless specifically authorized by law. If the recipient has received an admonition administered by the Civil Grand Jury, a violation of that admonition may constitute contempt of court. Grand jury records are not subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act. If you received this email in error, any review, use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it is strictly prohibited. Please notify the Office of the Civil Grand Jury of any disclosure immediately at 408-882-2721 and delete this communication and any attached documents from your system. From:Office of Supervisor Susan EllenbergTo:Council, CitySubject:D4 November NewsletterDate:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:00:36 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org. Learn whythis is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Greetings D4 residents & friends - The holiday season is officially upon us! As many ofyou prepare for quality time with loved ones, it isalso important to be cognizant of those in our liveswho may be struggling with seasonal depression,holiday-induced stress, or feelings of isolation.Extra kindness is in order, along with egg nog andcookies. I have included links to a few gift drives in thisnewsletter if you are inclined to spread someholiday cheer across the county. Following aresome highlights from the past month’s work. United Against Hate Week Since its inception by a group of Bay Area activistsin 2018, United Against Hate Week has spread tomore than 200 communities, including all of LosAngeles County, numerous faith-based, LGBTQ+and human rights organizations, and is beginningto spread across the country. My colleagues and Isupported this effort by proclaiming November 12- 18th United Against Hate Week. Frankly, I’m heartbroken that we need to take sucha public and active stand against hate, but it’sevidently not a given. From the appalling rise inanti-Asian hate during and following the pandemicto the ongoing violence against trans-individualsand the very recent significant spikes inantisemitism and Islamophobia, I truly wonderwhether all our talk about welcoming immigrantsand being a safe, inclusive community, embracingdiversity really holds up when so many people feelalone, frightened and silenced. I am grateful to the community members whocame to the Board of Supervisors meeting onNovember 6th and stood together to showsupport for this proclamation. Santa Clara Countymust always be a place where everyone iswelcomed. Transgender Awareness MonthOver the past 54 years, the United States has madesignificant strides toward achieving equality for allits citizens. Yet, even as we've moved forward, astark reality confronts us: there is an organizedassault to halt and even reverse the march ofjustice. Anti-LGBTQ bills are cropping up in statelegislatures across the country, systematicallytargeting transgender individuals, LGBTQ+ youth,drag performers, healthcare, adoptions, education,and equal employment rights. It is in the face of this adversity that we observeTransgender Awareness Month. This month servesas a beacon of hope, created to complementTransgender Day of Remembrance, which mournsand honors the memory of lives lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It also encompassesTransgender Awareness Week, dedicated to raisingthe visibility of transgender people and addressingthe unique challenges they face. We must dobetter. Be better allies. Be better protectors.Literally, walk the walk of all our good intentions. California State Association of Counties This year marked the 129th Annual California StateAssociation of Counties Conference. Thematicallyset to "The Road to Thriving Communities," County leaders from across the State gathered to discussideas and successes each area has achieved. I am honored to have been elected by CountySupervisors across the state as 2nd Vice Presidentof CSAC. This role will allow me to expand myadvocacy to our state legislators and theGovernor’s administration on matters such asaccessible childcare, expansion of mental healthservices, homelessness prevention and more onbehalf of all California Counties. Throughcollaboration we can identify implementablesolutions, innovative techniques, andenhancements in all fields that can better eachcounty across California. Teacher Recognition Celebration The 53rd Annual Teacher Recognition Celebrationheld by the Santa Clara County Office of Educationgave our teachers just a bit of the fanciness andhoopla they deserve. From a red-carpet arrival to a feature video, thespecial treatment and extensive effort that wasexpended to produce this memorable night wasa reminder of what we all know – teaching is theprofession that makes all other professionspossible. To every teacher - thank you! If you scroll down to the bottom of thenewsletter you can see the exceptional teacherswho were recognized at this event. Until next month, be well. And if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Blog Post: Gender Affirming Care In this month's blog post I give some insight to the importance that gender affirming care has in our Transgender community and its tie to Santa Clara County's mental health support. Give it a read on Medium! Until next month, be well. And if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Warmly, Susan Ellenberg Board President Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 4 70 West Hedding East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 299-5040 Email Supervisor Ellenberg District 4 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. From:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce To:Council, City Subject:Holidays At Our Hotels Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:00:22 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Holidays At Our Hotels Wild Onion Bistro & Bar Holiday Market Brunch Hotel Citrine's Holiday In-Laws Package Holiday Deals: Sheraton - The Westin - The Clement Palo Alto Santa's Coming to Dinah's! Holiday Happier at Graduate Palo Alto Wild Onion Bistro & Bar Holiday Market Brunch Wild Onion Bistro & Bar Holiday Market Brunch Flyer WILD ONION BISTRO & BAR HOSTS HOLIDAY MARKET BRUNCH ON DECEMBER 2 Dine and get a start on your holiday shopping featuring culinary treats by the Wild Onion team to products from local makers and artisans Wild Onion Bistro & Bar at Hotel Citrine is hosting a special Holiday Market Brunch on Saturday, December 2 from 10am - 3pm. Give the gift of unique hotel amenities including scented candles created exclusively for Hotel Citrine to holiday sweets and treats by Wild Onion’s Chef Julie Cablay. Local artisans and makers will also be featured at the Market Brunch, inviting guests to treat themselves to something special this season or find the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list while enjoying a seasonally inspired brunch at Wild Onion. Make reservations for brunch via EventBrite. Hotel Citrine's Holiday In-Laws Package Hotel Citrine's Holiday In-Laws Package Flyer Whether you need an extra room or two for visiting guests or are seeking your own R&R from the festivities, the Holiday In-Laws Package at Hotel Citrine will be the gift that keeps on giving! Overnight Package Includes: $25 Daily Credit to Wild Onion Bistro & Bar 2 Signature Cocktails on Arrival Overnight Valet Parking Package available November 18, 2023 - January 14, 2024 *2-Night stay minimum Hotel Citrine offers an elevated spot to stay in Palo Alto, with amenities the entire family can enjoy during the holidays. Take a dip in the plunge pool, elevate your heart-rate at our state-of-the-art fitness center, rent one of their PUBLIC bicycles to explore Palo Alto’s many bike paths and enjoy a farm-fresh meal and craft cocktails at Wild Onion Bistro & Bar. Book Online Holiday Deals: Sheraton - The Westin - The Clement Palo Alto Holiday Deals: Sheraton - The Weston - The Clement Palo Alto Flyer Book Online: Sheraton & The Westin Holiday Special Rate The Clement Palo Alto Holiday Special Rate Santa's Coming to Dinah's! Santa's Coming to Dinah's flyer Stay at Dinah's and see Santa on December 15th & 16th, 2023 Join Dinah's from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Hot Chocolate & Cookies, a picture of Santa, and other fun activities! RSVP REQUIRED: Call (650) 493-2844 and mention "Cookies with Santa". Get Santa's special deals when you stay at Dinah's on December 15th and 16th. RSVP Required: Email reservations@dinahshotel.com or call (650) 493-2844 and mention "Santa's Invite" Santa's Staying to Dinah's Holiday Happier at Graduate Palo Alto Holiday Happier 2023 - Graduate Hotels flyer Host your holiday party at the Graduate Palo Alto's President's Terrace rooftop or Lou & Herbert's. Book by December 30, 2023 for parties hosted before January 30, 2024. LIMITED AVAILABILITY Contact: sales@graduatepaloalto.com for more info. See Our Upcoming Events Learn More About The Chamber ​ PALO ALTO CHAMBER & VISITORS CENTER 355 ALMA STREET | PALO ALTO | CA | 94301 | 650-324-3121 WWW.PALOALTOCHAMBER.COM This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Lian Bi To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board Cc:Council, City Subject:12/14 public hearing for home at 380 Coleridge Ave, Palo alto Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 11:34:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi City of Palo Alto: My name is Lian Bi and I am the owner of the house located at 380 Coleridge Ave, Palo Alto. I recently received a flyer showing that there will be a public hearing on 12/14 to vote on the grouping of the homesAnd I would like to OBJECT to vote my home to be historic inventory. I will attend the meeting on 12/14. Thank you! Lian Bi From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Baker, Rob; Bryan Gobin; Cait James; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; DMartell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Human Relations Commission;Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; KarenHolman; Linda Jolley; Marina Lopez; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; ParkRec Commission;Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Richard Konda; Roberta Ahlquist; Rodriguez, Miguel; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni;Sean Allen; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan;WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; alisa mallari tu; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; dennis burns;friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; ladoris cordell Subject:Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:52:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests https://oaklandside.org/2023/11/28/oakland-city-council-gaza-ceasefire-resolution/ From:Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & ZooTo:Council, CitySubject:LAST CHANCE: 24-Hour Match Expires Soon!Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:10:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. TODAY ONLY! Every dollar donated to the Friends will be matched by a generous donor, up to $10,000. Plus, donations of $100 or more will be entered for a chance to win a private animal experience at the JMZ! DONATE NOW Support our work to enhance the JMZ, and bring double the science lessons to children in our community. Watch the video below to learn more about the JMZ's Science Outreach Program in East Palo Alto, east Menlo Park, and Redwood City, funded by the Friends. Giving Tuesday with the PAJMZ &amp; Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Thanks to the generous support of Friends' donors, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo can continue to introduce children to science and nature in their formative years and inspire a love of learning, as it has for nearly 90 years. Thank you for your continued support! DONATE NOW Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 ‌ ‌ ‌ Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo | 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Unsubscribe city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by info@friendsjmz.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Dilma Coleman To:Jennifer.hultgren@pdo.sccgov.org; citycouncil@cupertino.org Cc:police@stanford.edu; Council, City Subject:Fwd: Edwin Castro didn"t select the winning numbers for the Nov 2022 Powerball Cali lottery game. StanfordUniversity police+ security guards with Palo Alto CA police chief Andrew Binder refused to start investigation ofthe gang activity with the Cali... Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:57:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Dilma Coleman <dhappinessforever@gmail.com>Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 5:54 PM Subject: Edwin Castro didn't select the winning numbers for the Nov 2022 Powerball Calilottery game. Stanford University police+ security guards with Palo Alto CA police chief Andrew Binder refused to start investigation of the gang activity with the California lotterycommissioners Tiffani Alvidrez and Gregory Aherns affiliated with Edwin Castro. To: <san.francisco@ic.fbi.gov>, OPD IAD <opdiad@oaklandca.gov>Cc: <tips@sheriff.sccgov.org>, OCM AP <citymgr@sunnyvale.ca.gov> Dearest friend, it's a dark cloud over Palo Alto CA between Mountain view CA stretching thruSunnyvale and San Jose CA with the use of the world's largest voodoo spells trances from NASA's equipment thru the ozone..you could feel that type of artificial Intelligence type ofgaslighting +lighting piercing from the sky(clouds+Jupiter). Edwin Castro didn't select the winning numbers for the game Powerball in November 2022. Let's capture Edwin Castro because of his abuse on disabled women. Edwin Castro being Hispanic male involved with sex trafficking children especially SophiaMason oftentimes near Stanford University campus. Edwin Castro didn't know how to end his homeless situation in Santa Clara county Futhermore hostilely arose with his own personalitinerary whereas he began to make income from murder for hire assignments. Edwin Castro being the only male that frequently visited Stanford University campus with his LA colleaguesthat frequently had employment with Stanford University plus Stanford hospital that seldom commuted from the LA area thru Stanislaus county+ San Diego CA+ other coastal citiescloser to the migrant workers for Giant Strawberry Salinas,CA. Edwin Castro participated in the gang activity with Stanford University campus students especially with martial arts school students of Nito boxing . Edwin Castro commuted from theLos Angeles CA area to Stanford University making frequent visits to University Lutheran Church on Stanford Ave near Boidown. Edwin Castro being homeless near StanfordUniversity oftentimes congregate canvassing his needs to shower at a Los Gatos,CA home with his friend Shiloh. Oftentimes Edwin Castro participated in making Fetanayl in Los GatosCA..he Most definitely the individuals male that trapped Dilma in humantraffing Futhermore hostilely arose with Dilma's California lottery Powerball ticket. Edwin Castro being a gang member had access to do harm to Puerto Rican boxer FelixVerdejo -Sanchez with the details of giving Keshla Rodriguez Ortiz Fetanayl. Keshla Rodriguez Ortiz oftentimes had visited California near Stanford University campus and University Lutheran Church.. Edwin Castro didn't select the winning numbers for the 2022 Powerball Cali lottery game.Palo Alto CA police could verify it. Palo Alto CA police chief Andrew Binder refused to investigate furthermore Binder+Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Aherns (current Californialottery Commissioner)caused 2002 California lottery winnings payments to be distributed into 30+ different accounts. Keshla obtained her pregnancy thru ultimatums given from Edwin Castro's gang activitywhereas it's over a murder for hire assignments in April 2021. Let's pause. Examine the geographic locations whereas Keshla Rodriguez Ortiz in Santa Clara county.. verify hersituation with women that are true soilders with God in their heart fighting to stop homosexual males from inflicted abuse on pregnant women+disabled women+children. Feliz Verdejo -Sanchez did not approach Keshla Rodriguez Ortiz directly for a relationship.Felix Verdejo -Sanchez and Keshla Rodriguez didn't find themselves dating. They found each other thru ultimatums given to them thru sexual exploited children and disabled womenexploited. Felix Verdejo -Sanchez and Keshla Rodriguez Ortiz visited a Palo Alto CA motel nearer or across from the Cabana hotel in Palo Alto CA. If Palo Alto CA police can't generatea police report then it's time to generate an audit of law enforcement profiles for disciplinary action. Oftentimes Edwin Castro being surrounded by drug addicts that blew their drug smoke intoeyes and face of children and disabled women as a disrespectful inside and outside the University Lutheran Church and other areas that were used for the homeless's winter shelter. Jose Rivera didn't gain access to anything vocalized with the 2022 Nov Powerball. Life movesorganization staff members including their guests and soon to be hired therapists had participated in the Altadena Joe's service station switch of the lottery ticket from the hand of achild video taped by another teenager.. falsifying statements about the winner verbal outbursts from the retailer. California lottery employees Tiffani Alvidrez and Gregory Aherns had targeted trapped DilmaColeman in her 2002 California lottery winnings Futhermore the payments were distributed to various people in Santa Clara county+Alameda County including Jazz Musician John HandyIII+his wife Del Anderson -Handy. It's important to understand that Edwin Castro has studied the cosmic atmosphere. Futhermore hostilely arose because Edwin Castro stalked Dilma Andrea Coleman in various geographiclocations whereas Edwin Castro assistance for the gang activity with PALO ALTO CA local law enforcement agents who desperately want their former disabled law enforcement negrowomen not to gain access for a run away slave underground network for abused women. The underground network for housing abused women in Palo Alto CA was funded byphilanthropic ideology with donations made from music artists yet the most dangerous narcissistic violent law enforcement agents with their own personal itinerary whereas theyattacked the philanthropist with similar appearances of that negro women Harriot Tubman. Edwin Castro was seeking to damage the financial resources of the negro daughter of NegroMichael Jackson (died 1984). It was completely revealed that it was Joe Jackson's Hayvenhurst mansion Encino CA owner died in 2018. Edwin Castro being a Hispanic male that had lived in LA for he oftentimes congregatecanvassing thru Encino CA Hayvenhurst residence as a wondering foolish young man with kleptomaniac sorcerer's spells with bad behavior charectoristics analysis of a gang memberthat frequently had obeyed gang street leaderships nearer San Jose state University..then thru Stanford University campus as an uninvited guest and not a student. Let's protect ourcommunity and end violent acts on students... especially disabled women and children. Best regards Dilma Andrea Coleman From:Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & ZooTo:Council, CitySubject:Raffle Alert: Donate $100+, Win an Animal EncounterDate:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:10:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Double your impact! Every dollar donated to the Friends TODAY will be matched by a generous donor, up to $10,000. Plus, donations of $100 or more will be entered for a chance to win a private animal experience at the JMZ! DONATE NOW Donate to the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and support our work to enhance the JMZ, and bring double the science lessons to more children in our community. Watch the video below to learn more. Giving Tuesday with the PAJMZ &amp; Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Thanks to the generous support of Friends' donors, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo can continue to introduce children to science and nature in their formative years and inspire a love of learning, as it has for nearly 90 years. Thank you for your continued support! DONATE NOW Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 ‌ ‌ ‌ Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo | 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Unsubscribe city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by info@friendsjmz.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Next Week: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party on Dec. 5th - Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:30:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Annual Membership Meeting Flyer We look forward to seeing all of our members at the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks, sponsored by Homewood Suites by Hilton, proud member of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce - Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST Homewood Suites 4329 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Members: Free Guests: $20 REGISTER This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Megan McCaslin (via Google Docs) To:Council, City Cc:Historic Resources Board; French, Amy; darlene.yaplee@gmail.com Subject:Document shared with you: "November 29, 2023" Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:48:19 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from meganmccaslin@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Megan McCaslin shared a document Megan McCaslin (meganmccaslin@gmail.com) has invited you to view the following document: I am sending this letter to request that my home not be included December 14 for inclusion in the Historic inventory. Thanks, Megan McCaslin November 29, 2023 This email grants access to this item without logging in. Only forward it to people you trust. Open If you don't want to receive files from this person, block the sender from Drive Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA You have received this email because meganmccaslin@gmail.com shared a document with you from Google Docs. From:Isabel Castellano To:yangfancornell@gmail.com Cc:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board; tanhui@gmail.com; Council, City; City Mgr Subject:FW: Regarding Historical Designation for our property Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:04:15 AM Attachments:property-groupings-for-hrb-hearings-hyperlinked.pdfHamiltonAvenue_755.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from icastellano@m-group.us. Learn why this isimportant Good morning Fan Yang & Hui Tan, Thank you for corresponding with us and requesting an objection to the Palo Alto Inventory nomination for 755 Hamilton Avenue. I would like to note that we have received and recorded your objection request. Attached is a copy of the Nomination Memo with a Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) form for your property for your records. As part of the 2023 Reconnaissance Survey Project, we anticipate presenting all the nomination objections to the Historic Resource Board on the January 25, 2024 hearing agenda. Please note that mailed notices will continue to be sent to property owners in advance of a Historic Resource Board and the City Council meeting to keep you informed. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards, Isabel ISABEL CASTELLANO historic preservation specialist 707.540.0723 x220 a new design on urban planning m-group.us | M-LAB | keepplanninglocal.org From: Fan Yang <yangfancornell@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2023 7:28:34 PM To: French, Amy <Amy.French@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Historic Resources Board <hrb@CityofPaloAlto.org> Cc: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Hui Tan <tanhui@gmail.com> Subject: Regarding Historical Designation for our property Some people who received this message don't often get email from yangfancornell@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Historical Resource Board, We are the owners of 755 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. We would like to express our objection to list our property on any historic inventory. Please remove the property from the nomination list. Thanks. -- Fan Yang & Hui Tan From:Deborah Goldeen To:Council, City Subject:Agenda Item 18 Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:41:15 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ You know how it is when residents speak to the council and one person after another after another says the same thing? Aggravating, right? Well, sometimes, like with the rental registry discussion last night, council does the same thing, only there isn’t any two minute time limit. Council spent two hours discussing the rental registry? About half that time was one or the other of you repeating the same thing and using a lot of words to do it. This is the habit of the council and when there were nine members, it was worse. But they used to always finish all their business. Because of all that talk, no time left for item 18 (Safe Streets). My entire evening was wasted. (Yes, I know, there was likely an announcement earlier that I missed. But I when I not speaking, I don’t listen to all of the proceedings. I don’t think anyone does.) You all are intent on keeping Zoom access with all the zoom bombers because it “makes democracy more equitable.” But when it comes to real, meaningful participation - like speaking in person - or attending to important, civic issues that people are turning their lives into pretzels trying to follow, that doesn’t matter? Deborah Goldeen, 2130 Birch St. From:Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & ZooTo:Council, CitySubject:Let"s raise $20,000 for the Friends TODAY!Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:16:06 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Today is #GivingTuesday! Donate to the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and support our work to enhance the JMZ, and bring the JMZ's science education programs to more children in our community. Double your impact! Every dollar donated to the Friends TODAY will be matched by a generous donor, up to $10,000. Plus, donations of $100 or more will be entered for a chance to win a private animal experience at the JMZ! Watch the video below to learn more about our work. DONATE NOW Giving Tuesday with the PAJMZ &amp; Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Thanks to the generous support of Friends' donors, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo can continue to introduce children to science and nature in their formative years and inspire a love of learning, as it has for nearly 90 years. Thank you for your continued support! DONATE NOW Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 ‌ ‌ ‌ Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo | 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Unsubscribe city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by info@friendsjmz.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Member Spotlight: GitKash Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:00:18 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Meet GitKash, a mobile marketing company for local brick-and-mortar retailers. The GitKash mobile marketing solution transforms the way retailers connect with consumers. They can easily create promotions that attract customers into their store at specific times, attracts new customers, increase total sales, or encourages repeat business, as well as offers that move excess or expiring inventory and highlight new products and services. With GitKash (www.gitkash.com), retailers get immediate, real-time feedback on offer performance and only pay for success. And they reach consumers where they are - on their smartphones. Using GitKash is frictionless. There is no hardware to install, integrations to perform, or operational changes to make. And no contracts, fees, or monthly charges. Retailers can easily manage offers through a user-friendly web interface. Signing up takes about five minutes, and creating promotions takes less than two. GitKash Retailers control the whole process through a simple Web Interface. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT GitKash Web Interface GitKash Web Interface View the GitKash Merchant Info The free GitKash mobile app is available on both the Apple and the Google Play stores.GitKash Mobile App GitKash Mobile App Consumers can search for deals as well as seeing them on a map. Redemption in the store is simple and the same no matter how they pay - debit, credit, cash, or check. With GitKash, retailers can stop paying for anything except success. Learn more at www.gitkash.com, info@gitkash.com or 650.307.6140. Get it on Google Play This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe click here. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email atinfo@paloaltochamber.com. This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email atinfo@paloaltochamber.com. From:Deborah Goldeen To:Council, City Subject:Renters Rights Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 11:08:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ The story of renting in Palo Alto is one of landlords walking all over tenants and saying, “whatcha gonna do about it?” A neighbor of mine is embroiled in a nasty lawsuit, the second suit with this particular landlord, right now. After a lengthy description of egregious violation after egregigious violation, he said, indignantly, “She’s been operating like this for thirty years! I can’t believe she’s gotten away with it all this time.” Why is she not getting away with it now? His spouse works for Google. Google has a program that employees can buy into where you pay a small, monthly fee in exhange for legal help whenever you need it. Deborah Goldeen, 2130 Birch From:Deborah Goldeen To:Council, City Subject:Speaker Time Limits Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 11:03:15 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ At tonights meeting, public comment speakers, of which there were seven, were allowed three minutes a piece. The first public comment was, predictably, a harangue about war in Israel - a situation the city council can do absolutely zip about. I assume it was not the only one. Then, when the very, very, very important topic about renters rights is up for discussion, comment period is two minutes? Those are backwards priorities. It gives me the impression that our mayor doesn’t seem to care very much about actually governing. Deborah Goldeen, 2130 Birch From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Council, City; Henry Etzkowitz; Lotus Fong; Donald A. Barr Subject:KRe: Your e-mail to City Council was received Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 4:58:24 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from finnroberta@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Provide big opportunities for service worker housing in our city!Keep La Comida lunches at Avenidas! Why move it back to First Methodist Church?!Roberta Ahlquist Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2023, at 3:04 PM, Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:Thank you for your comments to the City Council. Your e‐mail will be forwarded to all seven Council Members and a printout of your correspondence will also be included in the next available Council packet. If your comments are about an item that is already scheduled for a City Council agenda, you can call (650) 329‐2571 to confirm that the item is still on the agenda for the next meeting. If your letter mentions a specific complaint or a request for service, we'll either reply with an explanation or else send it on to the appropriate department for clarification. We appreciate hearing from you. ------------------Cybersecurity safety note: Official emails from the City of Palo Alto typically end with@cityofpaloalto.org and there are limited exceptions such as surveys or polls that may comefrom City consultants acting on the City’s behalf. Though the City doesn’t often solicit donations,City partners, including local foundations such as the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, Friends ofthe Palo Alto Library, and Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo do send out fundraisingcommunications. Please contact the appropriate City department or City Council Member todouble check its legitimacy and never share personal information or other secure details viaemail. Contact City Departments: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Phone-Directory Contact City Council: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Council From:Henry Etzkowitz To:Lauing, Ed Cc:Council, City; Roberta Ahlquist; Rebecca Eisenberg; provost@stanford.edu; Kristina Loquist; Lobdell Jinx Subject:Re: FAR Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 3:51:05 PM Thanks Ed, I am speaking about the issue of privatization of public air rights for all of Palo Alto, if not beyond. However, with respect to the specific area you mention, how was the 20% decided upon? What is this amountworth? Why not 25% or more? As you are likely aware Santa Clara supervisors recently raised the staff recommendation for Stanford provision ofhousing on its land grant by 5% so the numbers appear to be flexible Stanford should be required to open a percentage of its new Sand Hill Road project to non affiliates in at leastpartial recompense for the 760 units removed by the acquisition of Oak Creek. For that matter, will the universitycommit to accommodate its own janitorial and other staff as well as faculty, post docs and students? It may well bethat the number of units currently contemplated is too small to accommodate all of the needs and that height shouldbe increased to accommodate a “vertical Oak Creek.” Henry EtzkowitzCommunity of Oak Creek Residents Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:>> Henry,>> If you are speaking about the new plan for the El Camino Focus Area, a 20% BMR requirement is part of thatpackage.>> Ed Lauing> Council Member> City of Palo Alto>> -----Original Message-----> From: Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 2:54 PM> To: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>> Cc: Roberta Ahlquist <finnroberta@gmail.com>; Rebecca Eisenberg <rebecca@rebecca4water.com>; KristinaLoquist <kristina.loquist@bos.sccgov.org>; provost@stanford.edu> Subject: FAR>> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links.> ________________________________>>>>> >> >> > Air rights are as significant as land and water rights. >> The council’s recent vote to loosen far requirements is a giveaway of a public resource to landowners withoutany recompense. the revised FAR should be modified to include affordable housing as a public benefit in exchangefor any increase in FAR. On the other hand significantly greater increases in FAR in locations where infrastructurealready exists, for example, in underutilized shopping centers identified by the recent consultant report on that topic.FAR increase could also be balanced against “green belting” currently unbuilt land currently slated for developmentsuch as the tracts on the San Antonio corridor. It is clear that broader public consideration of this issue is warrantedbeyond conversation among council and staff members. Other municipalities require public benefits in exchange forFAR. Why is Palo Alto offering a giveaway to landowners?>> Henry Etzkowitz> Co-Organizer, Community of Oak Creek Residents From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Henry Etzkowitz Cc:Council, City; Rebecca Eisenberg; Kristina Loquist; provost@stanford.edu Subject:Re: FAR Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 3:04:47 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from finnroberta@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clickingon links.________________________________ Why has this council refused to significantly undercut efforts to build worker housing?Roberta Ahlquist, Co-chair Senior Low Income Housing Committee Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2023, at 2:53 PM, Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote:>>>>>>>>> >>>>> Air rights are as significant as land and water rights.>> The council’s recent vote to loosen far requirements is a giveaway of a public resource to landowners withoutany recompense. the revised FAR should be modified to include affordable housing as a public benefit in exchangefor any increase in FAR. On the other hand significantly greater increases in FAR in locations where infrastructurealready exists, for example, in underutilized shopping centers identified by the recent consultant report on that topic.FAR increase could also be balanced against “green belting” currently unbuilt land currently slated for developmentsuch as the tracts on the San Antonio corridor. It is clear that broader public consideration of this issue is warrantedbeyond conversation among council and staff members. Other municipalities require public benefits in exchange forFAR. Why is Palo Alto offering a giveaway to landowners?>> Henry Etzkowitz> Co-Organizer, Community of Oak Creek Residents From:Henry Etzkowitz To:Council, City Cc:Roberta Ahlquist; Rebecca Eisenberg; Kristina Loquist; provost@stanford.edu Subject:FAR Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 2:53:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links.________________________________ >> >>Air rights are as significant as land and water rights.> The council’s recent vote to loosen far requirements is a giveaway of a public resource to landowners without anyrecompense. the revised FAR should be modified to include affordable housing as a public benefit in exchange forany increase in FAR. On the other hand significantly greater increases in FAR in locations where infrastructurealready exists, for example, in underutilized shopping centers identified by the recent consultant report on that topic.FAR increase could also be balanced against “green belting” currently unbuilt land currently slated for developmentsuch as the tracts on the San Antonio corridor. It is clear that broader public consideration of this issue is warrantedbeyond conversation among council and staff members. Other municipalities require public benefits in exchange forFAR. Why is Palo Alto offering a giveaway to landowners? Henry EtzkowitzCo-Organizer, Community of Oak Creek Residents From:Uzma Minhas To:Council, City Subject:Urgent Request Regarding Safety and Security of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim Community Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 2:36:28 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from uzmaminhas@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Palo Alto City Council, Our small and generally invisible community is scared. This fear is even worse than how we felt post 9/11. We do not feel that we are regarded as equally human. We need support from the broader community in combating Islamophobia, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian hate. Muslim Americans, as well as Arab and Palestinian Americans, are grappling with the pervasive sentiment that their humanity is not accorded the same value as that of others, as a surge in hate crimes and discrimination compounds feelings of inequality and marginalization. The urgent fear among Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians has intensified in the wake of a disturbing surge in hate crimes targeting their communities. These incidents, such as the tragic case of Wadea Al Fayoume, a Palestinian-American boy who was fatally stabbed near Chicago shortly after celebrating his 6th birthday, highlight the grave consequences of rising bigotry.[1] Additionally, right here in our backyard, a Muslim Stanford student was injured in a suspected hate crime hit-and-run in a chilling incident that underscores the vulnerability of individuals simply due to their religious or ethnic identity.[2] The stabbing in Syracuse [3] and the most recent shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont [4] further exemplify the alarming trend of violence against these communities. The fear is palpable, as these incidents not only pose a threat to individuals but also cast a dark shadow over the broader Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian populations, prompting a call for urgent and comprehensive efforts to address and combat hate crimes and discrimination. The CNN article, “Being a Muslim American right now is like living on borrowed time” perfectly encapsulates how so many of us are feeling. Even though the conflict in the Middle East is far away from us in geography, it affects us greatly here close to home. In a recent interview, UN Chief Martin Griffiths asserted that the devastation and loss of life in Gaza, as discussed in the CNN report, is deemed the worst ever witnessed.[6] This harrowing reality not only underscores the severity of the humanitarian crisis in the region but also resonates deeply with Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinian Americans in the United States, who, amidst their own struggles at home, understand that dehumanization and unequal treatment overseas can lead to dehumanization and discrimination here in the US. We are asking the city council to immediately implement and put into action a comprehensive plan to proactively combat Islamophobia, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian hate. I cannot stress the urgency of this, and that we know from the surge of criminal hate crimes there could be a dire cost in waiting. A comprehensive plan by the city of Palo Alto must include: Community Engagement and Dialogue: a. Community Forums: Organize regular forums to facilitate open discussions between community members, local leaders, and law enforcement to address concerns and foster understanding. b. Interfaith Initiatives: Encourage and support interfaith events and initiatives that bring people from diverse backgrounds, including Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian, together to promote unity and understanding. Education and Awareness: a. Cultural Competence Training: Provide cultural competence training for city employees, law enforcement, and educators to increase understanding and sensitivity. b. Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch campaigns that highlight the contributions of Muslim, Arab and Palestinian communities, dispel stereotypes, promote inclusivity, and tell their stories. Policy Development: a. Hate Crime Legislation: Advocate for comprehensive hate crime legislation that includes protections for religious and ethnic minorities, including Muslims, Arabs and Palestinians. b. Anti-Discrimination Policies: Strengthen and enforce anti-discrimination policies in housing, employment, and public services to ensure equal opportunities for everyone. Law Enforcement Collaboration: a. Training for Law Enforcement: Provide specialized training for law enforcement on cultural awareness, sensitivity, and the identification and handling of hate crimes, specifically as they relate to Muslims, Arabs and Palestinians. b. Community Policing: Encourage community policing initiatives to build trust and positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Support Services: a. Victim Support Programs: Establish support programs for victims of hate crimes, including counseling, legal assistance, and community resources. b. Crisis Intervention Teams: Train crisis intervention teams to respond effectively to incidents of hate and discrimination. Youth Programs: a. Education Programs: Develop educational programs in schools that promote diversity, tolerance, and understanding. b. Youth Leadership Initiatives: Empower young leaders from diverse backgrounds to take on leadership roles and promote inclusivity. Media Literacy: a. Media Partnerships: Collaborate with local media outlets to promote accurate and positive portrayals of Muslim, Arab and Palestinian communities. b. Media Literacy Programs: Implement programs in schools and communities to enhance media literacy and critical thinking skills. Community Reporting Mechanisms: a. Hate Crime Reporting Hotline: Establish a dedicated hotline for reporting hate crimes and incidents, ensuring the confidentiality and safety of those reporting. b. Online Reporting Platforms: Develop user-friendly online platforms for reporting incidents of online hate speech and discrimination. Regular Assessment and Adaptation: a. Data Collection and Analysis: Regularly collect and analyze data on hate crimes and incidents to assess the effectiveness of the plan and make necessary adjustments. b. Community Feedback: Seek feedback from the community through surveys, town hall meetings, and other channels to ensure ongoing improvement and responsiveness to evolving needs. By addressing these aspects, a city council can work towards fostering an inclusive and tolerant community that actively combats Islamophobia, anti-Arab sentiments, and anti- Palestinian hate. [1]Wadea Al Fayoume: Palestinian-American boy fatally stabbed near Chicago had just celebrated his 6th birthday | CNN [2]Muslim Stanford student injured in suspected hate crime hit-and-run - CBS San Francisco [3]Man arrested in Syracuse stabbing [4] Vermont Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting of 3 Palestinian Students - The New York Times [5] Opinion: Being a Muslim American right now is like living on borrowed time | CNN [6] 'The worst ever': UN relief chief on death and destruction in Gaza | CNN From:LWV of Palo Alto To:Council, City Subject:November 27 City Council meeting, Item 16, Rent Registry implementation Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 12:30:19 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. November 27, 2023 RE: Agenda Item 16; Rent Registry Dear Mayor Kou, Vice Mayor Stone and City Council Members: LWV Palo Alto writes to support the implementation of the Rent Registry. The League believes that affordable housing for all income levels is a basic human need whichshould be addressed by public policies at the national, state, and local levels. Cities should preserve existing affordable housing by adopting fair tenant and landlord protections and otherstrategies to address displacement and gentrification. Thirty-one percent of Palo Alto's households are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% oftheir income for housing. Perhaps half or more of Palo Alto households make less than the 2022 Area Median Income and likely qualify for affordable housing. At least 43% ofhouseholds are tenants. The Palo Alto rental market is one of the most expensive in the country, which can lead to renters being forced to move from their community. The RentalRegistry will be an essential tool to gather data to inform future tenant protection policies and reveal violations of local and state renter protection regulations. We applaud the city for moving forward on this project. We believe, however, that the ordinance itself will more likely achieve its purposes by requiring basic information ratherthan making this information discretionary. We urge the Council to require that initial registration information include base rent, servicesincluded, vacancy status, type and size of unit, and whether deed restricted. Event-based reporting should also include increases in rent, when new tenancies areestablished, and new vacancies, as originally provided in the draft ordinance. This data will help the city understand the vacancy rate and whether landlords are adhering to limits onraising rents. The staff report asks the city for direction to proactively enforce violations. An important toolto make the eviction process fair and stem the loss of low- and moderate-income households from our community is a tenant right to counsel program. Council has previously identifiedthe right to counsel as a priority. The Council should direct the staff to continue to work with the County, the Bay Area Housing Finance Agency, and other stakeholders on how toestablish a tenant right to counsel program which would operate in our city. Sincerely, Judy Kleinberg & Nancy Shepherd Co-Presidents, LWV Palo Alto -- League of Women Voters of Palo Alto 3921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: (650) 903-0600 Web: www.lwvpaloalto.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/PaloAltoLeague/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/lwvpaloalto From:Don Yarkin To:French, Amy; Historic Resources Board Cc:Council, City Subject:Re: 945-9 Emerson Street - SOS Market/Village Cobbler Date:Monday, November 27, 2023 11:34:47 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from don@yarkinrealty.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Ms. French: I am writing you to express my objection to my family’s property on Emerson being on the list of properties considered for Historic designation. I am not sure if you or members of theHistoric Board have actually seen the inside of the SOS Market, now the Village Cobbler. but the only historic note that I can think of, is that it is old and falling apart. My family hasowned the property for a long time, and our long term plan was always at some point to build it into a small residential project. After my parents passed away, this property got put on thefamily’s back burner. Now I see that it again is in the news… With the City in need of more housing, it strikes me that this would be an ideal spot to put in housing. My family has no interest in trying to rehabilitate the building. I have made someattempts to see what the City will actually allow, and have not received any clear answers other than its Historic, and any project will be difficult to get thru the City. Please note my objection, and please keep me in the loop with any further correspondence onthis matter. Thanks for your attention, Don Don Yarkin YARKIN REALTY http://www.yarkinrealty.com 152 Homer Ave • Palo Alto, CA 94301License #00673086 cell: 650 • 387 • 4242