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Home My Public Portal AboutFebruary 12, 2024 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: 2/12/2024 Document dates: 2/5/2024 – 2/12/2024 Note: Documents for every category may not have been received for packet reproduction in a given week. From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Last Day to RSVP - Chamber Mixer & Networking Event is Tomorrow Date:Monday, February 12, 2024 8:00:20 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Palo Alto Chamber Mixer & Networking Event with NonProfit Board Match Chamber Mixer and NonProfit Volunteer Match We are delighted to invite you to the February Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Mixer at HanaHaus! There will be food, drinks, engaging discussion, and plenty of networking opportunities with local business professionals!Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hanahaus Palo Alto 456 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hosted By:The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Special Keynote Speaker: We are thrilled to welcome Chief Sustainability Solution Architect at SAP, Christian Butzlaff, on stage for an engaging presentation about SAP as an Exemplar and Enabler of Sustainability. Food & Beverages provided by Tacolicous >RSVP Online Today Bonus: Get a Free Professional Headshot! HanaHaus has partnered with local photographer, Dean Birinyi, to offer FREE complimentary headshots at the event so you can kick off 2024 with a brand-new LinkedIn profile picture! If you would like to secure your spot for a professional headshot in advance, please use this calendar link. 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From:Art Liberman To:Stone, Greer Cc:Council, City Subject:Supporting Your Decision Not to Debate Israel-Hamas War Ceasefire Date:Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:03:15 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Mayor Stone - I want to applaud your decision, along with other Council Members, not to hold a debate on the question of a 'ceasefire' in the Israel-Hamas war. Such a debate would do nothing to achieve peace in the region. Instead it would take up much of your valuable time and divert the attention of the City Council away from the important and pressing issues that affect the citizens of Palo Alto. I realize that the public is entitled to speak at Council Meetings, but useful publiccomments should be focused on local issues. The individuals who come to the Council to demand a 'Ceasefire' are wrong in their belief that by making a scene or by causing disruptions in debates they can sway thepublic's viewpoint on this issue. They are the same type of people (maybe even they are the same people) who violate the very essence free expression by shouting down speakers who come to theStanford campus to present views they disagree with. As explained by ACLU officials in the following link, this is "mob censorship', and is not an example of the expression of freedom of speech. https://www.thefire.org/news/blogs/eternally-radical-idea/shouting-down-speakers- mob-censorship-part-14-answers-arguments Arthur Liberman Barron Park resident of Palo Alto From:Aram James To:Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Cait James; Council, City; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Friends of Cubberley;Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Karen Holman; Gardener, Liz; Michelle; Salem Ajluni; SeanAllen; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Zelkha, Mila Subject:Arab American community leaders postpone meeting with Harris amid concerns, sources say Date:Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:48:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Arab American community leaders postpone meeting with Harris amid concerns, sources say https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/10/politics/kamala-harris-joe-biden-gaza-israel-arab-americans?cid=ios_app From:Aram James To:Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Bryan Gobin; Cait James; Cecilia Taylor; Council, City; D Martell; DuJuanGreen; Ed Lauing; Greg Tanaka; Jack Ajluni; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith;Lewis james; Gardener, Liz; Michelle; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Bains, Paul; Paul George @ PPJC; Roberta Ahlquist;Salem Ajluni; Sameena Usman; Tim James; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Zelkha, Mila Subject:The War in Gaza Is Splintering the Democratic Party Date:Saturday, February 10, 2024 10:17:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. The War in Gaza Is Splintering the Democratic Party https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/opinion/israel-democratic-party-jamaal-bowman.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare From:Annette Glanckopf To:Council, City; Clerk, City Cc:Dueker, Kenneth Subject:INVITATION to the annual Emergency Services Volunteer Kickoff and Recognition Event Date:Saturday, February 10, 2024 11:53:47 AM Attachments:2024 Esv kickoff flyer.docx Some people who received this message don't often get email from annette_g@att.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello Council Members, On behalf of the Office of Emergency Services and the Emergency Services Volunteer (ESV) Program, we warmly invite you to join us for our annual kickoff, awards ceremony and keynote. It will be held at the Mitchell Park Community Center - El Palo Alto Room on Thursday February 22. The munch and mingle social will start at 6:30 PM to be followed by program at 7 PM. See attached flyer. We are honored to have Mayor Stone provide welcomingremarks. Fire Chief Blackshire and Police Chief Binder will be present. We have a great speaker from Google on the topic of AI for Disaster Response. The ESV Program is the largest volunteer cadre in the city with close to 800members. We expect a good crowd, last year we had over 100 people. I hope you can join us. Best regards Annette Glanckopf - Team Leader, ESV (Emergency Services Volunteer) Program From:Rossana Mattioli To:Council, City Subject:Result about 20 Years quake s histudy : Palo Alto Citizen idea . Date:Saturday, February 10, 2024 2:44:17 AM Attachments:Fw_ Luna calante 77% visibile - modulo Hawaii - California (1).pdf chrome_screenshot_10 feb 2024 11_19_37 CET.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from rossanahenrika68@gmail.com. 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From:Alan Crystal To:Shikada, Ed Cc:Council, City; Clerk, City; adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson; Rosen, Jeff; Stump, Molly; Binder, Andrew Subject:Re: Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 2:41:45 PM Attachments:image003.pngimage002.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant Dear Mr. Shikada, Thanks for your thoughtful email on the situation. I would definitely value an opportunity to meet with you, along with the Police Chief and theCity Attorney, about this important subject. I would also suggest including someone from Embarcadero Media, as they may be interested in organizing future events to foster discourseon community matters. I understand the concerns you express about escalation risk and also about the possible limitations of applying Section 403 in the case of "public meetings." However, if we acceptthe status quo, we have a situation where a determined individual or group can, with impunity, sabotage a lawful gathering of citizens to exercise their own rights of assembly and freespeech. I'd like to work together to find a way to overcome this, so that the free speech rights of everyone -- speakers, protesters, and audience -- can be protected. The protocol you describe of dealing with disruptions by recessing, restoring calm, and thenchanging venue if necessary, does not seem practical or effective in the face of an individual or group who is determined to disrupt. As an example: At the Jan. 31 debate, the moderator --Adam Dawes of Embarcadero Media -- called a recess and tried to restore order, all to no avail. At that point, moving the event midcourse would not have been feasible. With regards to the possible limitations of applying Section 403 in the case of "publicmeetings", I would like to ask if Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen could opine on this subject. If Section 403 is not the answer, is there another statute that could be enforced? If there is noexisting statute to solve the issue, do we need to enact a new ordinance, either at the State or local level? I am in strong agreement with tenets of the First Amendment -- that the government shallmake no law "abridging the freedom of speech." However, based on Supreme Court precedents, the government does have the discretion to regulate the time, manner, and place ofexpression. And it should be a priority of the City of Palo, in my view, to take vigorous measures to promote free and open discourse for all of its citizens, and to protect them fromthe proverbial "heckler's veto." Thanks again for your engagement on this. Sincerely, Alan Crystal Palo Altoalancrystal@gmail.com On Wed, Feb 7, 2024 at 11:13 PM Shikada, Ed <Ed.Shikada@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote: Dear Mr. Crystal, Thank you for your message, as well as for attending Monday’s city council meeting. We appreciate the concerns raised by disruption of the debate, and appreciate your following upto review the role of the City at this event. Given the issue involves both legal and practical dimensions, I am responding on behalf of the City. As a community, Palo Alto places high value on people’s ability to participate in ourdemocratic processes. For this reason, we were happy to accommodate Embarcadero Media’s request to use city hall for the candidate forum. In planning for the event, our staffand event organizers were clear that PAPD would be present to ensure public safety, but not as a substitute for private security that might be needed for the program to proceed asplanned or to manage the crowd or enforce behavioral expectations. Among other considerations, this recognizes the importance of not escalating a peaceful protest into a violent or more disruptive incident involving law enforcement officers. Youspecifically noted that disruptive protesters could have been asked to leave. As a practical matter, the likelihood that such a request would be disregarded presents the prospect ofofficers needing to make an arrest or more likely multiple arrests. This carries the high risk of escalation, especially when many individuals are involved. A much more effective means to handle such situations is to recess the event, and employeither time for order to be restored, or a change of location for the event to proceed. The City would take similar steps for city council meetings, should this be necessary. We should also note that Section 403, as referenced below, contains an exemption forgatherings related to “public questions”, which would presumably apply to a candidate forum. That exception, which references California Elections Code Section 18340, also setsthe threshold of “threats, intimidations, or unlawful violence” before a violation occurs. This may reflect a recognition that public issues such as elections have on occasion drawndisruptions as issues of intensity arise. Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this is important The City Attorney, Police Chief, and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss thisfurther. Once again, we appreciate your concern for our ability to conduct the people’s business. Sincerely, --Ed Ed Shikada, City Manager ICMA Credentialed Manager (650) 329-2280 | ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org From: Alan Crystal <alancrystal@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:30 AMTo: Binder, Andrew <Andrew.Binder@CityofPaloAlto.org>Cc: Stone, Greer <Greer.Stone@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Council, City<city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Clerk, City <city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org>;adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson<bjohnson@embarcaderomediafoundation.org>; Rosen, Jeff <jrosen@dao.sccgov.org>;Stump, Molly <Molly.Stump@CityofPaloAlto.org>Subject: Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To: Andrew Binder, Chief of Police of Palo Alto cc: Greer Stone, Mayor of Palo AltoPalo Alto City Council Members Molly Stump, City Attorney of Palo AltoAdam Dawes, CEO, Embarcadero Media Foundation Bill Johnson, President, Embarcadero Media Foundation Jeff Rosen, District Attorney of Santa Clara County Dear Police Chief Binder, I've been a resident of Palo Alto since 1980, and I'm writing to you about Section 403 of the California Penal Code, as it pertains to the disruption of the Congressional debate that washeld on Jan. 31st at Palo Alto City Hall. I'm sure you heard what happened at the debate. For 45 minutes, dozens of anti-Israel protestors shouted at the candidates and at members of the audience, making it impossible tohear the candidates and forcing the event to be cut short. After the event, I asked the Embarcadero Media Foundation -- the organizer and moderator of the debate -- why the disruptive protesters were not escorted out of the room so that thedebate could continue. The President of Embarcadero Media, Bill Johnson, said they had met with the Palo Alto police beforehand to discuss how disruptions would be handled. Apparently, the police told Embarcadero Media that they would intervene only if there was violence or the threat of imminent violence. This explanation does not make sense to me. The police should have enforced Section 403of the Penal Code, which states: “Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character… isguilty of a misdemeanor." I contacted Santa Clara County District Attorney, Jeff Rosen, and he confirmed my understanding of Section 403. He explained that "courts have found violations of the[Section 403] when a person’s conduct--not the content of the activity’s expression— substantially impairs the effective conduct of a meeting in violation of implicit customs orusages or of explicit rules for governance of the meeting, of which he knew, or as a reasonable person should have known." One of the reasons Section 403 is an important statute is that it protects everyone's freespeech rights. Protestors have free speech rights. But so do speakers, and so does the audience. Free speech includes the right to hear what speakers are saying. If we do notprotect everyone's free speech rights, we are giving protestors a "heckler's veto." Can you help me understand why the police told Embarcadero Media that lawenforcement would intervene during the debate only if there was violence or the threatof violence? Why was there no mention of Section 403, which would have been an appropriate basisfor police intervention if circumstances warranted? By not invoking Section 403, the police abdicated its law enforcement responsibility, and did a disservice to the audience, which had a right to hear the candidates. Looking forward, what can be done to ensure that the police enforce Section 403 atfuture events? For an event like last week's debate, I believe the best approach would be for the police to notify the audience at the outset that anyone who disrupted the meeting would be escortedout of the room, and if necessary charged with a misdemeanor violation of Section 403. We will not be able to maintain our democracy if illegal protestors are allowed to drown out our free speech rights. Sincerely, Alan CrystalPalo Alto alancrystal@gmail.com From:Aram James To:Salem Ajluni Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Wagner, April; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Cindy Chavez;Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Friends ofCubberley; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN;Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Megan James; Michelle; O"Neal, Molly; Bains, Paul;Paul George @ PPJC; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Sally Lieber; Sameena Usman; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Stump,Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tim James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; Zelkha, Mila; dennis burns; Foley,Michael Subject:Re: Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat ofdisciplinary action Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 2:28:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachmentsand clicking on links. On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 1:51 PM Salem Ajluni <ajluni@hotmail.com> wrote: Ahmed Mostafa is a progressive candidate for California's 16th Congressional District (CA-16) that includes important sections of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. (Here is the map of the district: https://ballotpedia.org/California%27s_16th_Congressional_District#District_map). Ahmed is an Egyptian-American with a career in woman's rights law and a background in tech policy ( https://www.ahmedforcongressca.com/meet- ahmed ) His platform emphasizes policies to enhance human dignity and prosperity (see his statement here https://ballotpedia.org/Ahmed_Mostafa and his website here https://www.ahmedforcongressca.com/ ). In addition, Ahmed is the only candidate in CA- 16 to publicly support a ceasefire in the Palestine-Israel conflict. An ad hoc group of Arab-American community leaders interviewed Ahmed, as well as five other candidates for the CA-16 seat, mainly about the Palestine-Israel conflict in early January. He was likewise the only candidate to call for an immediate ceasefire at the debate among 9 of 11 candidates for the seat that took place in the Palo Alto City Council chamber on January 31, 2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=mITv0BdHAFw). The ad hoc group of Arab-American community leaders ranked Ahmed as their top choice. If you live in the CA-16, I strongly urge you to consider voting for—and/or donating to the campaign of—Ahmed Mostafa. You can also contact the campaign for literature, window signs and yard signs for your home. With regards, Salem Ajluni CA-16, San Jose On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 2:09 PM Salem Ajluni <ajluni@hotmail.com> wrote: Thanks Liz Gardner. I used the template provided and sent the below letter to the Stanford principals. Feel free to cut, past and modify as you wish. Salem ----- Forwarded Message ----- To: rsaller@stanford.edu <rsaller@stanford.edu>; provost@stanford.edu <provost@stanford.edu>; vpstudentaffairs@stanford.edu<vpstudentaffairs@stanford.edu> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:15:07 AM PSTSubject: Urgent Request: Respect for First Amendment Rights to Protest and Advocate Against Genocide President Saller, Provost Jenny Martinez and Office of StudentAffairs: I write to you regarding the concerning Stanford University’s decision to threaten the peaceful protestors at the Sit-in to Stop Genocide with disciplinary and legal action. After 112days of a continuous protest directed at Stanford’s complicity in Israel’s crimes against humanity, including throughThanksgiving and Winter Break, students are now being forced to vacate White Plaza with less than 12 hours notice. This is both unconscionable and unacceptable. The University should not take any punitive action that would infringe upon the rights of of individuals to peacefully protest, engage in sit-ins, and advocate against genocide on campus.This means allowing students to continue their protest overnight without the risk of legal or academic consequences. The Sit-in to Stop Genocide has previously maintained that they will only end their protest if and when Stanford publiclyand irreversibly commits to meeting their demands, including committing to the Palestinian movement to Boycott, Divestfrom and Sanction Israeli entities and companies complicit in Israeli war crimes, apartheid, and genocide. Alongside over3,200 community signatories, I hope to see Stanford uphold its principles as an institution committed to freedom of inquiry and expression. The University may try to shroud their complicity in thelanguage of concern for students’ safety, yet this concern was nowhere to be found after countless incidents of anti-Arabracism, Islamophobia, harassment and hate crimes perpetrated against students on campus. In fact, the threat of punitive action against student protestors shows that theStanford administration is willing to jeopardize the safety and freedom of some students. In particular, considering thediversity of the Sit-In’s movement, the University’s actions will disproportionately harm protected minorities, students of colorand international students. I urge you to swiftly reverse course, and uphold students’rights. Signed, Salem AjluniSan Jose From: Liz Gardner <gardnerjaqua@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 1:52 PM To: Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> Cc: <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com <Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com>; Angel, David <dangel@dao.sccgov.org>; April Wagner <april.wagner@cityofpaloalto.org>; Baker, Rob <rbaker@dao.sccgov.org>; Binder, Andrew <Andrew.Binder@cityofpaloalto.org>; Cait James <caitlin.a.james@gmail.com>; Cecilia Taylor <cmrstaylor@gmail.com>; Cindy Chavez <cindy.chavez@bos.sccgov.org>; CityCouncil <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com>; Damon Silver <damon.silver@pdo.sccgov.org>; David S. Norris <dsnorris@menlopark.gov>; District1@bos.sccgov.org <District1@bos.sccgov.org>; Don Austin <daustin@pausd.org>; DuJuan Green <dujuang@sbcglobal.net>; Ed Lauing <elauing@equitysearchpartners.com>; Emily Mibach <emibach@padailypost.com>; Friends of Cubberley <friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com>; Greg Tanaka <greg@gregtanaka.org>; Human Relations Commission <hrc@cityofpaloalto.org>; Jack Ajluni <jaxpolo@gmail.com>; Jay Boyarsky <jboyarsky@dao.sccgov.org>; Jeff Moore <moore2j@att.net>; Jeff Rosen <info@jeffrosen.org>; Joe Simitian <joe.simitian@bos.sccgov.org>; Josh Becker <becker.josh@gmail.com>; Julie Lythcott-Haims <julieforpaloalto@gmail.com>; KEVIN JENSEN <KP14him@aol.com>; Kaloma Smith <pastor@universityamez.com>; Karen Holman <rsvp.paloalto.2022@gmail.com>; Lewis james <alphonse9947@gmail.com>; Linda Jolley <lindajolley9@yahoo.com>; Lotus Fong <lyfong@pacbell.net>; Marina Lopez <marinalopez8@gmail.com>; Megan James <meganjz@juno.com>; Michelle <michelle1771@gmail.com>; O'Neal, Molly <Molly.ONeal@pdo.sccgov.org>; Paul Bains <pbains7@projectwehope.com>; Paul George @ PPJC <peaceandjusticecenter@gmail.com>; Raj Jayadev <raj@siliconvalleydebug.org>; Raymond Goins <goinsrayl@gmail.com>; Robert. Jonsen <Robert.jonsen@shf.sccgov.org>; Roberta Ahlquist <roberta.ahlquist@sjsu.edu>; Salem Ajluni <ajluni@hotmail.com>; Sally Lieber <vote@sallylieber.org>; Sameena Usman <sameenau@gmail.com>; Sean Allen <sallen6444@yahoo.com>; Shikada, Ed <Ed.Shikada@cityofpaloalto.org>; Stump, Molly <molly.stump@cityofpaloalto.org>; Supervisor Otto Lee <supervisor.lee@bos.sccgov.org>; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg <supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org>; Tim James <timjames300@aol.com>; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com>; Zachary.Perron@CityofPaloAlto.org <zachary.perron@cityofpaloalto.org>; Zelkha, Mila <Mila.Zelkha@asm.ca.gov>; dennis burns <dennis.r.burns@gmail.com>; michael.foley@cityofpaloalto.org <michael.foley@cityofpaloalto.org> Subject: Re: Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action Dear All, Irony & hypocrisy. Stanford Letter Quote: Extended camping in an open area accessible to the public, accessible to rodents and other animals, and vulnerable to extreme weather inherently poses safety concerns,” it said. My analysis: Stanford students are showing the World empathy, solidarity to those suffering beyond pail of unjust human rights, human indignity, the squalor, misery of WAR in an “open” air environment on the “beautiful” unblemished, pristine Campus — the University’s letter to “vacate , move , evacuate, leave now or else”reveals that University tactics are similar those inflicted on Palestine. — Stanford Liz On Friday, February 9, 2024, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Stanford threatens crackdown on pro- Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action https://www.mv-voice.com/stanford-university/2024/02/09/stanford-threatens-crackdown-on-pro-palestinian-student-sit-in/ --Liz Gardner From:Salem Ajluni To:Gardener, Liz; Aram James Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Wagner, April; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Friends of Cubberley; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Megan James; Michelle; O"Neal, Molly; Bains, Paul; Paul George @ PPJC; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Sally Lieber; Sameena Usman; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tim James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; Zelkha, Mila; dennis burns; Foley, Michael Subject:Re: Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp outovernight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 2:09:26 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ajluni@hotmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Thanks Liz Gardner. I used the template provided and sent the below letter to the Stanford principals. Feel free to cut, past and modify as you wish. Salem ----- Forwarded Message ----- To: rsaller@stanford.edu <rsaller@stanford.edu>; provost@stanford.edu <provost@stanford.edu>; vpstudentaffairs@stanford.edu <vpstudentaffairs@stanford.edu> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:15:07 AM PST Subject: Urgent Request: Respect for First Amendment Rights to Protest and Advocate Against Genocide President Saller, Provost Jenny Martinez and Office of Student Affairs: I write to you regarding the concerning Stanford University’s decision to threaten the peaceful protestors at the Sit-in to Stop Genocide with disciplinary and legal action. After 112 days of a continuous protest directed at Stanford’s complicity in Israel’s crimes against humanity, including through Thanksgiving and Winter Break, students are now being forced to vacate White Plaza with less than 12 hours notice. This is both unconscionable and unacceptable. The University should not take any punitive action that would infringe upon the rights of of individuals to peacefully protest, engage in sit- ins, and advocate against genocide on campus. This means allowing students to continue their protest overnight without the risk of legal or academic consequences. The Sit-in to Stop Genocide has previously maintained that they will only end their protest if and when Stanford publicly and irreversibly commits to meeting their demands, including committing to the Palestinian movement to Boycott, Divest from and Sanction Israeli entities and companies complicit in Israeli war crimes, apartheid, and genocide. Alongside over 3,200 community signatories, I hope to see Stanford uphold its principles as an institution committed to freedom of inquiry and expression. The University may try to shroud their complicity in the language of concern for students’ safety, yet this concern was nowhere to be found after countless incidents of anti-Arab racism, Islamophobia, harassment and hate crimes perpetrated against students on campus. In fact, the threat of punitive action against student protestors shows that the Stanford administration is willing to jeopardize the safety and freedom of some students. In particular, considering the diversity of the Sit-In’s movement, the University’s actions will disproportionately harm protected minorities, students of color and international students. I urge you to swiftly reverse course, and uphold students’ rights. Signed, Salem Ajluni San Jose From: Liz Gardner <gardnerjaqua@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 1:52 PM To: Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> Cc: <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com <Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com>; Angel, David <dangel@dao.sccgov.org>; April Wagner <april.wagner@cityofpaloalto.org>; Baker, Rob <rbaker@dao.sccgov.org>; Binder, Andrew <Andrew.Binder@cityofpaloalto.org>; Cait James <caitlin.a.james@gmail.com>; Cecilia Taylor <cmrstaylor@gmail.com>; Cindy Chavez <cindy.chavez@bos.sccgov.org>; CityCouncil <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com>; Damon Silver <damon.silver@pdo.sccgov.org>; David S. Norris <dsnorris@menlopark.gov>; District1@bos.sccgov.org <District1@bos.sccgov.org>; Don Austin <daustin@pausd.org>; DuJuan Green <dujuang@sbcglobal.net>; Ed Lauing <elauing@equitysearchpartners.com>; Emily Mibach <emibach@padailypost.com>; Friends of Cubberley <friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com>; Greg Tanaka <greg@gregtanaka.org>; Human Relations Commission <hrc@cityofpaloalto.org>; Jack Ajluni <jaxpolo@gmail.com>; Jay Boyarsky <jboyarsky@dao.sccgov.org>; Jeff Moore <moore2j@att.net>; Jeff Rosen <info@jeffrosen.org>; Joe Simitian <joe.simitian@bos.sccgov.org>; Josh Becker <becker.josh@gmail.com>; Julie Lythcott- Haims <julieforpaloalto@gmail.com>; KEVIN JENSEN <KP14him@aol.com>; Kaloma Smith <pastor@universityamez.com>; Karen Holman <rsvp.paloalto.2022@gmail.com>; Lewis james <alphonse9947@gmail.com>; Linda Jolley <lindajolley9@yahoo.com>; Lotus Fong <lyfong@pacbell.net>; Marina Lopez <marinalopez8@gmail.com>; Megan James <meganjz@juno.com>; Michelle <michelle1771@gmail.com>; O'Neal, Molly <Molly.ONeal@pdo.sccgov.org>; Paul Bains <pbains7@projectwehope.com>; Paul George @ PPJC <peaceandjusticecenter@gmail.com>; Raj Jayadev <raj@siliconvalleydebug.org>; Raymond Goins <goinsrayl@gmail.com>; Robert. Jonsen <Robert.jonsen@shf.sccgov.org>; Roberta Ahlquist <roberta.ahlquist@sjsu.edu>; Salem Ajluni <ajluni@hotmail.com>; Sally Lieber <vote@sallylieber.org>; Sameena Usman <sameenau@gmail.com>; Sean Allen <sallen6444@yahoo.com>; Shikada, Ed <Ed.Shikada@cityofpaloalto.org>; Stump, Molly <molly.stump@cityofpaloalto.org>; Supervisor Otto Lee <supervisor.lee@bos.sccgov.org>; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg <supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org>; Tim James <timjames300@aol.com>; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com>; Zachary.Perron@CityofPaloAlto.org <zachary.perron@cityofpaloalto.org>; Zelkha, Mila <Mila.Zelkha@asm.ca.gov>; dennis burns <dennis.r.burns@gmail.com>; michael.foley@cityofpaloalto.org <michael.foley@cityofpaloalto.org> Subject: Re: Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action Dear All, Irony & hypocrisy. Stanford Letter Quote: Extended camping in an open area accessible to the public, accessible to rodents and other animals, and vulnerable to extreme weather inherently poses safety concerns,” it said. My analysis: Stanford students are showing the World empathy, solidarity to those suffering beyond pail of unjust human rights, human indignity, the squalor, misery of WAR in an “open” air environment on the “beautiful” unblemished, pristine Campus — the University’s letter to “vacate , move , evacuate, leave now or else”reveals that University tactics are similar those inflicted on Palestine. — Stanford Liz On Friday, February 9, 2024, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action https://www.mv-voice.com/stanford-university/2024/02/09/stanford-threatens-crackdown- on-pro-palestinian-student-sit-in/ -- Liz Gardner From:Liz Gardner To:Aram James Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Wagner, April; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Cait James; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Friends of Cubberley; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Megan James; Michelle; O"Neal, Molly; Bains, Paul; Paul George @ PPJC; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sally Lieber; Sameena Usman; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tim James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; Zelkha, Mila; dennis burns; Foley, Michael Subject:Re: Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp outovernight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 1:52:07 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from gardnerjaqua@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear All, Irony & hypocrisy. Stanford Letter Quote: Extended camping in an open area accessible to the public, accessible to rodents and other animals, and vulnerable to extreme weather inherently poses safety concerns,” it said. My analysis: Stanford students are showing the World empathy, solidarity to those suffering beyond pail of unjust human rights, human indignity, the squalor, misery of WAR in an “open” air environment on the “beautiful” unblemished, pristine Campus — the University’s letter to “vacate , move , evacuate, leave now or else”reveals that University tactics are similar those inflicted on Palestine. — Stanford Liz On Friday, February 9, 2024, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action https://www.mv-voice.com/stanford-university/2024/02/09/stanford-threatens-crackdown-on-pro-palestinian-student-sit-in/ -- Liz Gardner From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Wagner, April; Baker,Rob; Binder, Andrew; Cait James; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S.Norris; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Friends of Cubberley;Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian;Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley;Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Megan James; Michelle; O"Neal, Molly; Bains, Paul; Paul George @PPJC; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sally Lieber; SameenaUsman; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tim James;WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; Zelkha, Mila; dennis burns; Foley, Michael Subject:Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 12:56:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Stanford threatens crackdown on pro-Palestinian student sit-in Students defy directive and camp out overnight, despite university’s threat of disciplinary action https://www.mv-voice.com/stanford-university/2024/02/09/stanford-threatens-crackdown-on-pro-palestinian-student-sit-in/ From:Andrea Smith To:City Mgr; Council, City Subject:Traffic Lights on Embarcadero at Palo and Town & Country Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 12:30:34 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from andreabix194@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 clicking on links. ________________________________ I would like to know WHY there needs to be TWO (2) traffic signals between Paly and Town & Country Shopping Center. TRAFFIC is BACKED up on both El Camino and Embarcadero for blocks. One traffic light was going to be removed a few years ago and it has not. The Paly students can walk to the other traffic signal in the (Paly) driveway to cross the street to go to lunch somewhere in Town & Country This is such total horse manure. Andrea Smith 194 Walter Hays Drive From:E Nigenda To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed Subject:5 things your city can do right now to become more food resilient Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 12:10:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members, "In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, food policy councils (FPCs) have emerged as a critical structure for organizing community-based responses to multiple food system issues." I noticed the Palo Alto Art Center is hosting "In Feast or Famine", a virtual panel discussion about food and art, on Feb. 22nd at 6 pm. This would seem to be a good starting point for our City to develop a community-based plan for food resilience. After the past (and some on-going) food chain-supply issues we've experienced, I hope this is an issue the City addresses. 5 things your city can do right now to become more food resilient Thank you for your service to our community, Esther Nigenda, Ph.D. PS. A resource from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future: FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE - APLANNING GUIDE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, https://clf.jhsph.edu/sites/default/files/2022-12/the- resilience-planning-guide.pdf From:Loran Harding To:Loran Harding; Mark Standriff; Mayor; Doug Vagim; dennisbalakian; David Balakian; news@fresnobee.com;newsdesk; cramirez.electriclab133@gmail.com; Sally Thiessen; karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; Cathy Lewis;Leodies Buchanan; MY77FJ@gmail.com; maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net; merazroofinginc@att.net; margaret-sasaki@live.com; nick yovino; russ@topperjewelers.com; jerry ruopoli; dan.richard@earthlink.net; Joel Stiner;Steve Wayte; Scott Wilkinson; terry; tsheehan; vallesR1969@att.net; bearwithme1016@att.net; bballpod; fredbeyerlein; Daniel Zack; dallen1212@gmail.com; eappel@stanford.edu; huidentalsanmateo; kfsndesk; Council,City Subject:Fwd: San Jose, Ca. new ord re cat convert theft Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 11:06:56 AM 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: Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 10:51 AM Subject: San Jose, Ca. new ord re cat convert theftTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Friday, February 9, 2024 Fresno City Council and Fresno Mayor Dyer- KCBS-740AM, San Francisco, says that the San Jose City Council has adopted the newordinance regarding cat. converter theft. The fines will now be $2,000 for the first offence, $4,000 for the second and $6,000 for the third offence. How the city would collect these fines from such scum, I do not know. The ord. will go into effect in a few months. Fresno officials could learn more about this by contacting the City of San Jose. Tough newpenalties for this crime would be appreciated by most Fresnans. Replacing a cat. converter can run $2,500. The vehicle won't pass a smog test without one. L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. From:Aram James To:Angel, David; Wagner, April; Cecilia Taylor; Council, City; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Enberg, Nicholas; GregTanaka; Human Relations Commission; Joe Simitian; Lotus Fong; O"Neal, Molly; Bains, Paul; Paul George @PPJC; Roberta Ahlquist; Stump, Molly; yolanda Subject:Stanford students gather to oppose campus ban on protest encampments Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 9:34:32 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Stanford students gather to oppose newcampus ban on protest encampments https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/stanford-students-gather-reject-campus-ban- 18657027.php From:Aram James To:Council, City; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Fernandez, Lisa; Human RelationsCommission; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Van DerZwaag, Minka; Sally Lieber; Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Otto Lee; Vara Ramakrishnan; Vicki Veenker; Zelkha, Mila;dennis burns Subject:Stanford students gather to oppose new campus ban on protest encampments Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 8:45:12 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Stanford students gather to oppose newcampus ban on protest encampments https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/stanford-students-gather-reject-campus-ban-18657027.php From:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce To:Council, City Subject:Women in Enterprise Speaker Series - Margaret Jackson, #1 Radio Personality in Silicon Valley Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 8:02:56 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from info@paloaltochamber.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Women In Enterprise ad The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Presents: Women in Enterprise Speaker Series Unleash the Waves of Wisdom, Come join us and the #1 Small Business Radio personality in Silicon Valley, Margaret Jackson. With over 7.75 million listeners, Margaret will be the keynote speaker for Women in Enterprise, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Friday, March 1, 2024 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Light breakfast provided Generously Hosted By Jazz Pharmaceuticals 3170 Porter Dr. Palo Alto, CA 94304 $20 for Members $35 for Non-Members >Register Online Elevating and supporting professional women across all industries in Silicon Valley. 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:Ziem Neubert (Project Cornerstone) To:Council, City Cc:Ziem Neubert (Project Cornerstone) Subject:Project Cornerstone"s Asset Champions Breakfast with Steve Young Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 7:00:41 AM Attachments:image001.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from ziem@projectcornerstone.org. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Councilmember Burt, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for all that you do. I am writing in caseyou are not on our mailing list or missed our most recent message. We are very excited and honored to have Steve Young as our keynote speakerat Project Cornerstone’s annual Asset Champions Breakfast event on March 15,2024, at the Santa Clara Convention Center! Here is the link to the Constant Contact message with more details: https://conta.cc/3tZIynw Here is the direct link to the Eventbrite site to register: https://assetchampions2024.eventbrite.com/ I hope you will join us as we celebrate upstanders in our community. With gratitude,Ziem Ziem Nguyen Neubert, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)Executive Director YMCA PROJECT CORNERSTONE 550 S Winchester Blvd, Ste 250, San Jose, CA 95128 (P) 408-351-6419(E) ziem@projectcornerstone.org | (W) www.projectcornerstone.org The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and socialresponsibility.Project Cornerstone is an initiative of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2024 ASSET CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Braden Cartwright; Brian Good; Cait James;Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; David S. Norris; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuanGreen; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Jensen, Eric; Friends of Cubberley; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Rosen;Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; VanDer Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Sally Lieber; Stump, Molly;Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tim James; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto;Perron, Zachary; dennis burns; Foley, Michael Subject:Re: To Julie Lythcott Haims Date:Friday, February 9, 2024 12:14:01 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. FYI: From Monday, Feb 5, 2024: The exchange between PaloAlto City Council Member Julie Lythcott Haims and Aram Jaws https://www.instagram.com/reel/C20aYqJOWI9/?igsh=b2Y5dmpzNW02bW16 Watch the whole thing pls. It's 2 minutes Did you hear what I said about Netanyahu and Gaza Of course, I did. But that’s NOT the same as demanding an immediate end to the genocide NOW. You call Hamas terroists, murders, rapists — their acts NO more terroists acts thanthe NAT Turner rebellion -where at least 55 white slave masters and their families were slaughtered. You know ,that oct 7 was just the same….nothing more than a call for justicea call to an end of 75 years of the worse kind of enslavement, brown skinned people brutalized demonized daily, sexually assaulted and more. You refuse to demand that yourcollegues place a resolution on calender for an immediate cease fire -no conditions just end the killing of palastinian children NOW- regardless of whether hostages are released.Julie you must also call for an end to U.S. aid to Israel for good. Hamas may claim they want to eradicate all Jews but unlike Israel Hamas has no such ability to do so. . Israel is infact in the process of eradicating all Palestinians NOW and has the proven ability to do so —remember the Nakba. Israel born as a terrorist state deported 750, 000 Palestiniansfrom their land -destroyed their homes and continues on their genocidal path as I write. Israel has a powerful army, navy, airforce, nuclear weapons. Palestine none of this. Sonow the Holocaust Industry will push -shove down our throats not only -Holocaust Rememberance Day and October 7, rememberance while never allowing a Nakbaremembrance day…. I am hard on you cuz you know all the history I speak of. I know you know the history so well yet you pretend you don’t on this issue. I read not once but twiceReal American A Memoir -Thurgood Marshall -one of your heros and one of mine - Charles Ogletree one of your mentors -you a member of Civil Rights Civil Liberties LawReview. I could go on — your piece Palestine-Israel and me… you can’t claim ignorance -that’s for sure. The first amendment is designed to handle the most controversial issuesand our council chambers is the equivalent of the historic public square. When community is denied the right to agendize the most critical issues of day self help becomes a remedy.More on that later. I believe our city council may well be Israeli occupied territory - beholden to the powerful Jewish lobbies. You know better than I the presures, if any,applied to someone like you running for congress NOT to put a resolution for an inmediate no condtions cease-fire resolution on the agenda. Ok, done for tonight. If youhaven’t read I recommend a short piece by James Baldwin -that explores the Jewish-White Black relationship and touches for a minute on Israel. The piece is titled: Negroes AreAnti-Semitic Because They’re Anti-White. Best regards, Aram James From:Kat Snyder To:Council, City Subject:Feb 12th Public Comment - Item 1, Electrification Study Session Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:37:32 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from katsnyderux@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello Council, Looking forward to hearing the session on Monday! I've got three quick questions fromreading the materials. A point of clarification I'd like to be addressed: The documentation states that the parts of the grid with overhead lines will be updated by2027 - covering 90% of single family housing. Does this imply that multi-family housing has a different timeline and, if so, what does that look like? I also have some concerns around accessibility features in section 2.3 "Communicateeffectively during outages." I know from previous correspondence with the city that these are English-only communications and that it is assumed that people who prefer a differentlanguage have devices capable of automatic translation. Is that still the case? And are there any concerns about people who may have other accessibility issues when it comes to usingphones or computers? Another point of clarification: There is a Q2 2024 estimate for completion of 3.2 "Review, communicate, and streamlinepermitting and other regulatory rules for efficient and flexible electrification technologies." Does this item also address the Heat Pump Water Heater pilot program, or does this onlypertain to distributive electric technologies? Take care, ~Kat SnyderPalo Alto resident From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce News & Updates - February 8, 2024 Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 3:39:12 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. NEWS & UPDATES - February 8, 2024 Chamber Mixer & Networking Event - RSVP Today 2024 Tall Tree Awards - Registrations Now Open! Women in Enterprise Speaker Series Discover Sweets at Sweet 55 - Town & Country Village Valentine's Day at the Poolside Grill - Sheraton Palo Alto Certified GHG Accounting and Carbon Markets Practitioner Imagination Lab School ILS In-Person Tours LA SCUOLA Enrollment & Italian Immersion Programs Chamber Mixer and NonProfit Volunteer Match We are delighted to invite you to the February Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Mixer at HanaHaus! There will be food, drinks, engaging discussion, and plenty of networking opportunities with local business professionals!Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hanahaus Palo Alto 456 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hosted By: The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Special Keynote Speaker: We are thrilled to welcome Chief Sustainability Solution Architect at SAP, Christian Butzlaff, on stage for an engaging presentation about SAP as an Exemplar and Enabler of Sustainability. Food & Beverages provided by Tacolicous >RSVP Online Today Bonus: Get a Free Professional Headshot! HanaHaus has partnered with local photographer, Dean Birinyi, to offer FREE complimentary headshots at the event so you can kick off 2024 with a brand-new LinkedIn profile picture! If you would like to secure your spot for a professional headshot in advance, please use this calendar link. Expand Your Network and Leadership Our NonProfits are looking for interested business leaders & volunteers aspotential committee members or Board Members for their NonProfit. Here's some of the NonProfits you can match with at the event: Achieve Kids Avenidas Channing House Gamble Garden Jr Museum & Zoo Karat School ProjectLa Comida de California Neighbors Abroad Palo Alto Community Child Care Palo Alto Community FundPalo Alto Players PAST Heritage Sibling Cities USA YMCA We look forward to seeing you there! Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 >RSVP Now< 44th Annual Tall Tree Awards Celebrate with Us! The 44th Annual Tall Tree Awards Celebration recognizes our city's outstanding businesses and individuals. April 18, 2024 | Oshman Family JCC Recognizing our Outstanding Business Professional Businessperson Citizen Volunteer NonProfit >Purchase Your Tickets or Table Online Sponsorship Opportunities Contact: Charlie@paloaltochamber.com Networking Reception and Award Presentations benefit the educational programs of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable org. Women In Enterprise ad The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Presents:Women in Enterprise Speaker Series Unleash the Waves of Wisdom, Come join us and the #1 Small Business Radio personality in Silicon Valley, Margaret Jackson. With over 7.75 million listeners, Margaret will be the keynote speaker for Women in Enterprise, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. 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From:Barry Katz To:Council, City Subject:In support of your position Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 2:49:34 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from bmkatz1950@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Stone, I am writing in very strong support of your position, as reported in Palo Alto Online, on aproposed resolution in regard to events in the Middle East. However intense one’s convictions may be, there is no consensus within our community, and it is in any case not the business ofthe City to articulate an independent foreign policy. Please continue to uphold your position, and I will continue to defend it. Respectfully, BK Barry Katz233 Margarita AvenuePalo Alto, CA. 94306650.644-8697bmkatz1950@gmail.com You don't often get email from philmetz@gmail.com. Learn why this is important From:Ah Yun, Mahealani To:Council, City Subject:FW: Comments for City Council Feb. 12 Study Session on CPAU"s Reliability & Resiliency Strategic Plan Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 1:47:28 PM Hello City Council – At the request of the Vice Mayor, I am forwarding to the full Council. Thank you. From: philmetz@gmail.com <philmetz@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2024 11:16 AM To: Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@CityofPaloAlto.org> Cc: laurengagesegal@paloalto-uac.org Subject: Comments for City Council Feb. 12 Study Session on CPAU's Reliability & Resiliency Strategic Plan CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Ed, Thanks for noting the February 12 City Council Study Session on CPAU’s Reliability & Resiliency Strategic Plan. I am not sure if I will be able to participate in person, so I would like to share the following comments with City Council: I applaud that this strategy explicitly addresses resilience during an emergency. As such, as we move forward, we must: 1. Coordinate with Palo Alto’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), esp.: What is our “design emergency”? What action is needed during it? 2. Poll residents re what they want for “resiliency” both in an emergency and not. 3. Update plans and OES interaction (from 2020) since these are now almost 4 years old. 4. Note that in the 2019-2020 workshops referenced in the CPAU strategy (and in which I participated), “Goal #1” was “stay in place”. (p. 4, ID 11704). And, since Palo Alto has shelter capacity for only a tiny fraction of the population, keeping people at home in an emergency – out of shelters – has long been a high priority for OES. What is CPAU’s strategy for enabling that? A broad comment on Strategies 3, 4, 5 related to “flexible and efficienttechnologies” and use of words like “communicate” and “facilitate”: CPAU needs to get in front of this parade to actively influence the use of technologies and behaviors that benefit the CPAU infrastructure and all residents. This could be done by rate tariffs (e.g., for EVs), TOD rates, payments, rebates for“preferred” equipment, or other means. The future direction of the distribution grid will make this mandatory! For example, EV’s will represent > 50% of vehicles in 10 years. Electrification willgive everyone air conditioning – increasing CPAU’s summer peak loads. With commercial electrical loads representing ~80% of CPAU’s total load, we esp. need to get in front of those customers with load reduction (e.g., building envelope improvement – now very small) and capacity control (e.g., demandmanagement (DM) – now largely nonexistent). Best, Phil Phil Metz Commissioner, Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission phil.metz@paloalto-uac.org +1 (408) 821-8059 From:matt@evolutionaryteams.com To:palo-alto@fridaysforfutureusa.org Subject:FFF Follow Up – Feb 2 (Week #108) Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 11:07:52 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from matt@evolutionaryteams.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachmentsand clicking on links. What an amazing march! We headed out after noon, lined up with our signs wearing our cool, climate tree ponchos. Weslow marched our way through the streets of downtown where we were warmly received by folks taking pictures and videosand accepting our handouts suggesting that they join a local climate group. Kids were especially delighted to see us! Specialthanks to Chris of Pro Bono Photo for his spectacular photography. Check out his pictures here. You can find pics andvideos that I took here. After the march, we conducted a debrief. Here are the notes. We all agreed to conduct the next march, weather permitting,on Friday March 1. We also wished Casey a happy birthday! 350 Silicon Valley Palo Alto is preparing for the next community canvass on Feb 24 and 25 to get the word out on PaloAlto’s Heat Pump Water Heater Program. We want our community to enjoy the benefits of California’s TECH Rebatebefore it runs out. Join the fun and sign up here. The march inspired Matt to write another climate poem entitled 1992. Hear him recite it here. You can read the poem in thedescription. Matt presented his monthly Climate Moment talk to his business networking group. This month he presented fourunconscious cognitive biases that keep people from taking action to address the climate crisis. Watch here:https://youtu.be/RTbMWhZVvts Stevie is excited about using the Ecosia search engine which uses ad revenue to plant forests and install renewable energy. Ihave started using it, and it works wonderfully. And, I do not have to worry about biased search results. Check it out here:https://blog.ecosia.org/tag/search-engine/ Thanks, Stevie, and happy birthday! Kimberly has signed up for The Climate Reality Project’s Climate Reality Leadership Training in April. Want toattend? Sign up here: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/new-york Thanks for sharing this opportunity, Kimberly! David interviewed a woman entrepreneur in India who is providing 600 bikes at 25 locations for free in India. Check it outhere. Thanks for sharing, David! Amy reports that Amsterdam is the latest city to endorse the Plant Based Treaty and is eager to get the ball rolling here inPalo Alto. Let’s go, Amy! This Friday, the Climate Friends Book Club joins us as Claudia facilitates our continued discussion of All We Can Save.This time we will discuss chapter 7, “Nourish.” Thanks, Claudia! Also, we will check in with our 2024 goals and determine whether we will take collective action for the upcoming primaryelection. Find the 2024 goals here. Keep Up the Fight and See You Friday! More Climate Action Environmental Voter Project Environmental Voter Project We identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement. Elders Climate Action: We need elders who enjoy working with youth, who are respectful of their ability to challenge authority, and who encourage their authentic voice in realizing a team’s goals. Contact: norcal@eldersclimateaction.org Heat Pump Water Heater Program Update Update coming soon. As of:12/28 11/30 11/2 10/2 9/7 7/27 6/29 6/1 4/27 HPWH full-service interest list signups 687 658 604 549 521 459 511 488 466 Site assessment agreements (SAA) sent 679 658 604 549 519 458 437 399 345 Signed SAAs 522 500 448 407 387 326 306 280 156 Completed site assessments 473 437 381 342 311 244 147 111 58 Dropouts*85 In Progress 230 Installations Total Full Service HPWHs installed 158 140 117 90 70 27 16 12 8 Total DYI HPWH installed 44 43 37 n/a 13 Total HPWHs installed 202 183 154 90 83 Target Installations 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Monthly Installation Rate Monthly Installation Rate 19 29 64 7 43 13 9 4 7 Target Monthly Installation Rate 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 Highlighted numbers not accurate because of missing data point *Drop outs: not have enough space for a heat pump water heater, requiring relocation of the water heater or a “split” system with the compressor outside (both options are quite a bit more expensive). Weekly Photos FFF Feb 2: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cjtZaujdqk3mqUPA6 Pro Bono Photos of Feb 2 Climate Slow March: https://www.probonophoto.org/2024/02Feb24PAClimateMarch What We Are Reading/Watching/Listening to:Bernie is still delivering pitch perfect messaging. Here’s a speech he gave this week: Solar Impulse Foundation: 1000+ profitable solutions to protect the environment: https://solarimpulse.com/ Julie Lythcott-Haims Substack: https://jlythcotthaims.substack.com/p/israel-palestine-and-me 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. Matt Schlegel Schlegel Consulting 650-924-8923 Author: Teamwork 9.0 Website: evolutionaryteams.com Blog: evolutionaryteams.com/blog/ Linked In: linkedin.com/in/mattschlegel/ Twitter: twitter.com/EvoTeamMatt Instagram: instagram.com/MattSchlegel6 Facebook: facebook.com/mattschlegel.77 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLkUMHuG4HVa831s9yeoZ5Q Enneagram Quiz: www.EnneaSurvey.com From:Aram James To:Council, City; David S. Norris; Don Austin; Ed Lauing; Friends of Cubberley; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian;Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Michelle; Sean Allen; Zelkha, Mila Cc:Angel, David; Baker, Rob; Cait James; Cecilia Taylor; D Martell; Dennis Upton; District1@bos.sccgov.org; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Greg Tanaka; Jay Boyarsky; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Rosen, Jeff; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; Perron, Zachary; cindy.chavez@os.sccgov.org; dennis burns Subject:How the ‘squad’ is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising Date:Thursday, February 8, 2024 3:57:17 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. How the ‘squad’ is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-congress-squad-progressives-aipac-b110bee792a51ca838f88b2b632d8953 From:Aram James To:Jeff Moore; Lewis james; Michelle; Sean Allen Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Wagner, April; Baker, Rob; Bryan Gobin; Cait James; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; District1@bos.sccgov.org; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; Enberg, Nicholas; Jensen, Eric; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Friends of Cubberley; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Marina Lopez; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sally Lieber; Sameena Usman; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Susan Hayase; Vara Ramakrishnan; Vicki Veenker; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; Zahra Billoo; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; Foley, Michael; walter wilson; yolanda Subject:1,500 Black Pastors against Genocide Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:38:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. 1,500 Black Pastors against Genocide https://www.tulppp.com/forever-war From:Shikada, Ed To:Alan Crystal Cc:Council, City; Clerk, City; adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson; Rosen, Jeff; Stump, Molly; Binder, Andrew Subject:RE: Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:13:04 PM Attachments:image003.pngimage002.png Dear Mr. Crystal, Thank you for your message, as well as for attending Monday’s city council meeting. We appreciate the concerns raised by disruption of the debate, and appreciate your following up to review the role of the City at this event. Given the issue involves both legal and practical dimensions, I am responding on behalf of the City. As a community, Palo Alto places high value on people’s ability to participate in our democratic processes. For this reason, we were happy to accommodate Embarcadero Media’s request to use city hall for the candidate forum. In planning for the event, our staff and event organizers were clear that PAPD would be present to ensure public safety, but not as a substitute for private security that might be needed for the program to proceed as planned or to manage the crowd or enforce behavioral expectations. Among other considerations, this recognizes the importance of not escalating a peaceful protest into a violent or more disruptive incident involving law enforcement officers. You specifically noted that disruptive protesters could have been asked to leave. As a practical matter, the likelihood that such a request would be disregarded presents the prospect of officers needing to make an arrest or more likely multiple arrests. This carries the high risk of escalation, especially when many individuals are involved. A much more effective means to handle such situations is to recess the event, and employ either time for order to be restored, or a change of location for the event to proceed. The City would take similar steps for city council meetings, should this be necessary. We should also note that Section 403, as referenced below, contains an exemption for gatherings related to “public questions”, which would presumably apply to a candidate forum. That exception, which references California Elections Code Section 18340, also sets the threshold of “threats, intimidations, or unlawful violence” before a violation occurs. This may reflect a recognition that public issues such as elections have on occasion drawn disruptions as issues of intensity arise. The City Attorney, Police Chief, and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss this further. Once again, we appreciate your concern for our ability to conduct the people’s business. Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Sincerely, --Ed Ed Shikada, City Manager ICMA Credentialed Manager (650) 329-2280 | ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org From: Alan Crystal <alancrystal@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:30 AM To: Binder, Andrew <Andrew.Binder@CityofPaloAlto.org> Cc: Stone, Greer <Greer.Stone@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Clerk, City <city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org>; adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson <bjohnson@embarcaderomediafoundation.org>; Rosen, Jeff <jrosen@dao.sccgov.org>; Stump, Molly <Molly.Stump@CityofPaloAlto.org> Subject: Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To: Andrew Binder, Chief of Police of Palo Alto cc: Greer Stone, Mayor of Palo Alto Palo Alto City Council Members Molly Stump, City Attorney of Palo Alto Adam Dawes, CEO, Embarcadero Media Foundation Bill Johnson, President, Embarcadero Media Foundation Jeff Rosen, District Attorney of Santa Clara County Dear Police Chief Binder, I've been a resident of Palo Alto since 1980, and I'm writing to you about Section 403 of the California Penal Code, as it pertains to the disruption of the Congressional debate that was held on Jan. 31st at Palo Alto City Hall. I'm sure you heard what happened at the debate. For 45 minutes, dozens of anti-Israel protestors shouted at the candidates and at members of the audience, making it impossible to hear the candidates and forcing the event to be cut short. After the event, I asked the Embarcadero Media Foundation -- the organizer and moderator of the debate -- why the disruptive protesters were not escorted out of the room so that the debate could continue. The President of Embarcadero Media, Bill Johnson, said they had met with the Palo Alto police beforehand to discuss how disruptions would be handled. Apparently, the police told Embarcadero Media that they would intervene only if there was violence or the threat of imminent violence. This explanation does not make sense to me. The police should have enforced Section 403 of the Penal Code, which states: “Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character… is guilty of a misdemeanor." I contacted Santa Clara County District Attorney, Jeff Rosen, and he confirmed my understanding of Section 403. He explained that "courts have found violations of the [Section 403] when a person’s conduct--not the content of the activity’s expression—substantially impairs the effective conduct of a meeting in violation of implicit customs or usages or of explicit rules for governance of the meeting, of which he knew, or as a reasonable person should have known." One of the reasons Section 403 is an important statute is that it protects everyone's free speech rights. Protestors have free speech rights. But so do speakers, and so does the audience. Free speech includes the right to hear what speakers are saying. If we do not protect everyone's free speech rights, we are giving protestors a "heckler's veto." Can you help me understand why the police told Embarcadero Media that law enforcement would intervene during the debate only if there was violence or the threat of violence? Why was there no mention of Section 403, which would have been an appropriate basis for police intervention if circumstances warranted? By not invoking Section 403, the police abdicated its law enforcement responsibility, and did a disservice to the audience, which had a right to hear the candidates. Looking forward, what can be done to ensure that the police enforce Section 403 at future events? For an event like last week's debate, I believe the best approach would be for the police to notify the audience at the outset that anyone who disrupted the meeting would be escorted out of the room, and if necessary charged with a misdemeanor violation of Section 403. We will not be able to maintain our democracy if illegal protestors are allowed to drown out our free speech rights. Sincerely, Alan Crystal Palo Alto alancrystal@gmail.com From:KATHRYN HOLEYFIELD To:Council, City Subject:Speedway at E. Charleston and Montrose Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:42:40 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. ________________________________ I live at the corner of E. Charleston Road and Montrose. There is a new stoplight at the corner and so called traffic mitigation on the street was completed in the past couple of years. I need the Council to study what has happened to traffic speeds since. The lanes have now moved closer to bike lanes and it feels like you are driving even closer to cyclists in those lanes. However, the biggest problem is the speeding. I feel like I live on a highway. If there is no traffic on the street most cars are literally traveling over 45mph if the light is green. There is a small bump in the road at the light and you can see cars almost go airborne. Please do not wait until there is a fatal accident. There has been at least one so far that I know of that took out the sculpture at that light. This needs to be mitigated soon. I have emailed Palo Alto 311 and so far haven’t received a response. Kathryn C. Holeyfield MD 774 E. Charleston Road From:Alexander Fagan To:Council, City Subject:No call for cease fire in Middle East Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 3:17:26 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from pakot22@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 clicking on links. ________________________________ Hi, There is no reason for a city council in California to be officially forming opinions on geopolitics on the other side of the world that do not directly effect day to day life of it’s citizens. Aside from this, being officially, collectively unbiased on this allows those actually affected (with family, loved ones in the region) to continue participating in their local society without feelings of threat or prejudice from their elected officials. Vote no for a meaningless ceasefire. Thanks, Alex Fagan 1651 castilleja ave, Palo Alto From:Shely Benitah To:Council, City Subject:thank you Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 2:38:07 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from shelybenitah@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Thank you for not moving forward with a call for cease fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Callingfor a cease fire will rip communities apart rather than promote peace. It is also short sighted and does not recognize Israel’s right to defend itself against a terrorist group that is stillholding hostages (and bodies) and that has been clear they intend to do it again and again. Thank you, Shely Benitah1651 Castilleja Ave, PA From:Eileen Fagan To:Council, City Subject:[Shared Post] Palo Alto mayor resists calls for cease-fire resolution Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 1:39:36 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from eileenfagan2012@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 clicking on links. ________________________________ Thank you for not moving forward with a call for cease fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Calling for a cease fire is short sighted and does not recognize Israel’s right to defend itself against a terrorist group that is still holding hostages (and bodies) and that has been clear they intend to do it again and again. Thanks, Eileen Fagan 1651 Castilleja Ave, PA https://www.paloaltoonline.com/palo-alto/2024/02/07/palo-alto-mayor-resists-calls-for-cease-fire-resolution/ From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:Women in Enterprise Speaker Series - Margaret Jackson, #1 Radio Personality in Silicon Valley Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:19:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Women In Enterprise ad The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Presents:Women in Enterprise Speaker Series Unleash the Waves of Wisdom, Come join us and the #1 Small Business Radio personality in Silicon Valley, Margaret Jackson. With over 7.75 million listeners, Margaret will be the keynote speaker for Women in Enterprise, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Friday, March 1, 20248:30 AM to 10:00 AM Light breakfast provided Generously Hosted ByJazz Pharmaceuticals 3170 Porter Dr. Palo Alto, CA 94304 $20 for Members $35 for Non-Members >Register Online Elevating and supporting professional women across all industries in Silicon Valley. 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:Nancy Krop To:Stone, Greer Cc:Council, City Subject:Thank you Mayor Stone Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:06:36 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from nancy@kroplaw.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Stone, Thank you for your wise leadership against a cease-fire resolution. I agree with you. Such a resolution would only further rip our community apart on this issue. Nancy Krop Barron Park resident From:Deborah Wexler To:Council, City Subject:Thank you for not moving ahead with cease-fire resolution Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:56:42 AM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from drkwexler@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 clicking on links. ________________________________ Thank you for NOT moving ahead with the cease-fire resolution in the Mideast. This is not why we elect a city council. Palo Alto has enough on its plate without becoming involved in this. Leave it to the federal government, diplomats and the parties involved. Thank you, Deborah Wexler Forest Ave From:Alan Crystal To:Binder, Andrew Cc:Stone, Greer; Council, City; Clerk, City; adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson; Rosen, Jeff; Stump, Molly Subject:Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:30:07 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To: Andrew Binder, Chief of Police of Palo Alto cc:Greer Stone, Mayor of Palo Alto Palo Alto City Council MembersMolly Stump, City Attorney of Palo Alto Adam Dawes, CEO, Embarcadero Media FoundationBill Johnson, President, Embarcadero Media Foundation Jeff Rosen, District Attorney of Santa Clara County Dear Police Chief Binder, I've been a resident of Palo Alto since 1980, and I'm writing to you about Section 403 of theCalifornia Penal Code, as it pertains to the disruption of the Congressional debate that was held on Jan. 31st at Palo Alto City Hall. I'm sure you heard what happened at the debate. For 45 minutes, dozens of anti-Israelprotestors shouted at the candidates and at members of the audience, making it impossible to hear the candidates and forcing the event to be cut short. After the event, I asked the Embarcadero Media Foundation -- the organizer and moderator ofthe debate -- why the disruptive protesters were not escorted out of the room so that the debate could continue. The President of Embarcadero Media, Bill Johnson, said they had met withthe Palo Alto police beforehand to discuss how disruptions would be handled. Apparently, the police told Embarcadero Media that they would intervene only if there was violence or thethreat of imminent violence. This explanation does not make sense to me. The police should have enforced Section 403 of the Penal Code, which states: “Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbsor breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character… is guilty of a misdemeanor." I contacted Santa Clara County District Attorney, Jeff Rosen, and he confirmed myunderstanding of Section 403. He explained that "courts have found violations of the [Section 403] when a person’s conduct--not the content of the activity’s expression—substantiallyimpairs the effective conduct of a meeting in violation of implicit customs or usages or of explicit rules for governance of the meeting, of which he knew, or as a reasonable personshould have known." One of the reasons Section 403 is an important statute is that it protects everyone's free speech rights. Protestors have free speech rights. But so do speakers, and so does the audience. Freespeech includes the right to hear what speakers are saying. If we do not protect everyone's free speech rights, we are giving protestors a "heckler's veto." Can you help me understand why the police told Embarcadero Media that lawenforcement would intervene during the debate only if there was violence or the threat ofviolence? Why was there no mention of Section 403, which would have been an appropriate basisfor police intervention if circumstances warranted? By not invoking Section 403, the police abdicated its law enforcement responsibility, and did a disservice to the audience, which had a right to hear the candidates. Looking forward, what can be done to ensure that the police enforce Section 403 atfuture events? For an event like last week's debate, I believe the best approach would be for the police to notify the audience at the outset that anyone who disrupted the meeting would be escorted outof the room, and if necessary charged with a misdemeanor violation of Section 403. We will not be able to maintain our democracy if illegal protestors are allowed to drown out our free speech rights. Sincerely, Alan CrystalPalo Alto alancrystal@gmail.com From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:FREE Professional Headshot @ Chamber Mixer & Networking Event - RSVP Now Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:00:40 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Palo Alto Chamber Mixer & Networking Event with NonProfit Board Match Chamber Mixer and NonProfit Volunteer Match Connect with fellow professionals & business owners: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM FREE Professional Headshot *Details Below Hanahaus Palo Alto 456 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hosted By: The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Special Keynote Speaker: Christian Butzlaff Chief Sustainability Solution Architect, SAP Topic: SAP as an Exemplar and Enabler of Sustainability Food & Beverages provided by Tacolicous >RSVP Online *Get a Free Professional Headshot! HanaHaus has partnered with local photographer, Dean Birinyi, to offer FREE complimentary headshots at the event so you can kick off 2024 with a brand-new LinkedIn profile picture! If you would like to secure your spot for a professional headshot in advance, please use this calendar link. Expand Your Network and Leadership Our NonProfits are looking for interested business leaders & volunteers as potential committee members or Board Members for their NonProfit. Here's some of the NonProfits you can match with at the event: Achieve Kids Avenidas Channing House Gamble GardenJr Museum & Zoo Karat School Project La Comida de California Neighbors AbroadPalo Alto Community Child Care Palo Alto Community Fund Palo Alto Players PAST HeritageSibling Cities USA YMCA We look forward to seeing you there! Members: FREENon-Members: $25 >RSVP Now< 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. From:D Martell To:deborah.goldeen@sonic.net Cc:Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Veenker, Vicki; Lydia Kou; Stone, Greer; Shikada, Ed; Joe Simitian; Dave Price; Jay Thorwaldson; Council, City; rMacasero@bayareanewsgroup.com Subject:Fwd: .Letter to the Editor | The truth Is ... Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 8:11:44 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Deborah Goldeen: I am exercising my first amendment right to criticize a government official I disagree with. If you do not like or agree with my letter, write a rebuttal. My letter to the editor is very clear. Are you a Zionist stalker? Are you Julie’s campaign manager? Why are you trying to silence me? I don't answer to you. Now, with all due respect, buzz off. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Deborah Goldeen <deborah.goldeen@sonic.net>Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM Subject: Re: .Letter to the Editor | The truth Is ...To: D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> Great. But again, what’s your beef with Julie? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com>Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM Subject: Fwd: .Letter to the Editor | The truth Is ...To: <deborah.goldeen@sonic.net> Deborah - The Supreme Court decided in its landmark 1964 New York Times Co. v. Sullivan decision, which has deterred the powerful from using defamation lawsuits to intimidate and silence for more than 60 years, ruling that “debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open.” From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964), was a landmark U.S. SupremeCourt decision ruling that the freedom of speech protections in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts the ability of public officials to sue for defamation. The decision held that if a plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit is a public official or candidate for public office, then not only must they prove the normal elements of defamation—publication of a false defamatory statement to a third party—they must also prove that the statement was made with "actual malice", meaning the defendant either knew the statement was false or recklessly disregarded whether it might be false. New York Times Co. v. Sullivan is frequently ranked as one of the greatest Supreme Court decisions of the modern era." ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 11:28 AMSubject: Fwd: .Letter to the Editor | The truth Is ... To: <deborah.goldeen@sonic.net> Thank you Deborah. I wrote The Post and made the correction from "taking" to "eating". ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Deborah Goldeen <deborah.goldeen@sonic.net>Date: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 9:58 AM Subject: Re: .Letter to the Editor | The truth Is ...To: D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> Danielle - you misquoted. She said it was eating up all her time. When you quote somebody,you have to be 100% accurate or you can be sued. Also, where did you get the idea Julie Lythcott-Haims doesn't care about children dying in Gaza? Did you listen to what she saidduring the debates? Did you watch the debates? Do you not know that Greg Tanaka is running for congress and that Lydia Kou is running for Assembly? Sure sounds like you are picking on Julie. Why? On Feb 6, 2024, at 1:31 AM, D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> wrote: Editor: "The truth is, running for Congress is taking up ALL my time." -Julie's Pod, February 5, 2024. The truth is, Julie Lythcott-Haims has a job and it is Palo Alto City Councilwoman, NOT running for Congress. She took an oath to serve us Palo Alto residents and my community voted for herbecause we believed in and trusted her to represent us and work hard for us. " ... I'm in it for ALL of our kids." - Julie's Pod, February 5, 2024. I am achild-cognitive development specialist, AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) credentialed, and the Founder and CEO of www.MontessoriSoftware.com. And I say the truth is, if you don't care about the children of Gaza then it is hypocritical to say that you care about all children because ALL children are precious. There are no "chosen children" in Elohim's / Yahweh's, Allah's, or God's eyes ... and the rest of the kids are NOT throwaways. Ms. Lythcott-Haims is cheating us Palo Alto residents; I say, do your damn job Julie, and please take time from your busy "30-hours a week fundraising" to review my drafted letter to downtown's Lytton GardensSenior Communities and support our seniors. We need our councilwoman back full-time. Danielle MartellPalo Alto City Council Candidate 2016 & 2005 Some people who received this message don't often get email from debran@cupertino.gov. Learn why this is important From:Prior, Christine To:Council, City Cc:Ah Yun, Mahealani Subject:FW: City of Cupertino State of the City Thursday, February 15th Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:31:25 PM Attachments:image001.pngState of the City 2024 flyer FINAL.pdfimage002.png Good afternoon, Please see the below email invitation to Cupertino’s State of the City. Thank you, Christine Prior Administrative Associate III Office of the City Clerk P: 650.329.2159 | E: Christine.Prior@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org From: Debra Nascimento <DebraN@cupertino.gov> Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 11:43 AM Subject: City of Cupertino State of the City Thursday, February 15th CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Sending on behalf of Mayor Sheila Mohan The City of Cupertino is pleased to invite you to participate in an evening focused on our community as Mayor Sheila Mohan delivers the State of the City Address on Thursday, February 15, at the Quinlan Community Center, located at 10185 North Stelling Avenue. There will be a reception prior to the State of the City Address from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The State of the City program will begin immediately following the reception at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here by Thursday, Feb 8. This event is free and open to the public. The State of the City Address will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. For additional information or concerns, please reach out to me or the communication team at Communication@cupertino.gov. Debra Nascimento Executive Assistant City Manager's OfficeDebraN@cupertino.gov(408)777-1302 From:Rossana Mattioli To:Council, City Subject:Quake in Advance . Palo Alto - Italy Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:50:09 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from rossanahenrika68@gmail.com. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Rossana Mattioli SpallanzaniFirenze +393512476359 Yes ! Is possibile . From:Rossana Mattioli To:Council, City Subject:Quakes in Advance - International Maps monitored in 20 Years , each day and night Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:26:59 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from rossanahenrika68@gmail.com. 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From:Loran Harding To:Loran Harding; alumnipresident@stanford.edu; antonia.tinoco@hsr.ca.gov; David Balakian; boardmembers;bearwithme1016@att.net; Leodies Buchanan; bballpod; fred beyerlein; cramirez.electriclab133@gmail.com;Council, City; Cathy Lewis; Doug Vagim; dallen1212@gmail.com; Daniel Zack; dennisbalakian;eappel@stanford.edu; Scott Wilkinson; Gabriel.Ramirez@fresno.gov; George.Rutherford@ucsf.edu;huidentalsanmateo; Irv Weissman; Sally Thiessen; Joel Stiner; jerry ruopoli; kfsndesk;karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; Kevin.Nower@bestbuy.com; MY77FJ@gmail.com; maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net;Mark Standriff; Mayor; merazroofinginc@att.net; margaret-sasaki@live.com; nick yovino; news@fresnobee.com;newsdesk; russ@topperjewelers.com; dan.richard@earthlink.net; Steve Wayte; terry; tsheehan;vallesR1969@att.net Subject:Fwd: Jays L"s 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 WOW Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 12:35:42 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: Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 2:02 AM Subject: Fwd: Jays L's 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 WOWTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Tuesday, February 6, 2024 To all- and especially to Elon Musk: Yesterday I sent a long email about EVs. I complained bitterly and repeatedly about the auto-makers making the A-pillar almost horizontal so that normal humans just cannot enterand exit comfortably. Tesla is a major offender at that. HERE is how a car should be made. Look at the A-pillar, almost vertical on this 1972 Mercedes. Mr. Musk should look at this vida few times. Oh, he's familiar with the great cars of the 70s, built for humans. He probably owns a few. What is he thinking with his little bean-shaped Teslas with a severely slopingA pillar? ONE suggestion I have for Elon is to make a car with the form factor of a Jeep. Those dothis right- easy to enter and exit. I think a LOT of the resistance to EVs is really disgustand loathing of that crazy idea of a severely sloping A pillar. Look at this Mercedes. The Germans built cars for PEOPLE!!! and they sold lots of them, and at a profit. Now they havejoined the other lemmings in mostly producing cars that are tough for a 6-footer to enter and exit. Don't miss this. Jay Leno had the money to buy this car and maintain it.A man back east restored it. WHAT a beautiful car!!!!!!!!!! OMG. How far most auto makers have fallen!!!!!!!!!!!, with their crazy near-horizontal A-pillars! That's the one thatsupports the windshield and makes entering and exiting the current vehicles a real pain. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor - Jay Leno's Garage (youtube.com) And here is Jay's favorite Mercedes. Just great! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 - Jay Leno's Garage (youtube.com) And here is the 2023 Mercedes AMG, so the Germans have not completely lost theirminds and their sense of style and usability. Jay doesn't own this. What a beauty, so easy to get in and out of for the tall (if you have steps to help! I wonder how people negotiatethat). Jay Leno had to really work to get up into the driver's seat here, but NOT because of the A-pillar. They need a handle to grab there on the right side of the driver's door opening. Hesaid something about how some cars have a step that comes out. Still, it's a good seller, especially in southern California. Don't miss these three vids of great Mercedes. TSLA won'tbuild anything like this AMG, probably, but note the near vertical A-pillar and vertical windshield. Maybe the Cybertruck is sort of an equivalent. 2023 Mercedes-AMG G63 4X4 Squared (youtube.com) Cybertruck review- You have to duck a little to get behind the wheel of the Cybertruck,but not bad: The driver here says he is 6' tall: The back seat is actually easier to get in and out of than the front seat. Tesla Cybertruck Review: The Best Tesla Ever?! (youtube.com) Try it, Elon. Don't be a lemming. Build a car for humans!!!!! Get your styling team together and tell them that is what they are going to do, or they can leave!! Make most Tesla'ssuitable only for contortionists, if you just have to conform, but make one model for 6 foottall car buyers. Maybe you'll make them all that way when you see the sales results. Offer aTesla "Jeep". You need some variety like that in your line-up. There is no copyright on a car built for people so you won't get sued for CR infringement. TSLA stock keeps falling. They have sold Tesla's to a lot of the short people up to 5'5", andnow the taller people will not hand over big money to be uncomfortable. As a TSLA shareholder, I hope Tesla will cancel the styling of the Redwood, Model 2, coming in mid2025, and style a car that more resembles a Jeep. They need something that gets them out of the rut of the current, bean- shaped models. Here is a way to steal sales big-time fromalmost every other auto-maker on the planet. It's called "Style"! Remember the first Ford Taurus in around 1985? The roof-line in the back of it went up, so women wearing fancy hats could enter and leave the back seat with ease. That littleinnovation caused huge sales of that Taurus. People are sensitive to human engineering, and will not buy a vehicle that ignores it. L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. From:John King To:Council, City Subject:Re: Booking Country Artist John King for 2024 Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 12:21:17 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from johnkingmusic@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Sorry to email again. Still haven't heard back and just wondering who to contact? Thanks andGod Bless! On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM, John King <johnkingmusic@gmail.com> wrote: Just making sure that last email came through! Thanks again and God Bless! On Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:32 AM, John King <johnkingmusic@gmail.com>wrote: It's great to meet you! I was reaching out to see if you're booking your entertainment for 2024 yet? My name is John King and I'm a signed Country Artist based out of Nashville. Over the last couple years, I've been on the road with acts like Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, and Morgan Wallen. In addition to major tours, my band and I perform at fairs, festivals and events all over the Country and would love to play for you guys! Here are some updated links and bio info below. I look forward to performing for y'all! I had my first Billboard #1 with a song I wrote called "We Went" for Randy Houser and recently signed with Sony Music and a Management deal with Narvel Blackstock (Blake Shelton, Reba, KellyClarkson). I've been lucky enough to write number 1 songs for artists like Randy Houser and evenHootie & The Blowfish. I also just broke 50 Million All Time Streams as an artist and released mydebut album which was featured in PEOPLE Magazine! John King Press Kit: https://www.johnkingcountry.com/epk Billboard number 1 as a writer for Randy Houser- "We Went" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-F0US5eKnY John King LIVE Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKeUIf91ZY8 Writer of the first Hootie & The Blowfish song to be released since 2005 "Rollin"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU-bOoBoQgM My single "Try Saying Goodbye" is at 60 million streams and debuted top 5 on the Apple Hot Country Chart. It was named one of Rolling Stone's Top 10 Best Country Songs and includedin Apple Music's "Best of The Week" and "Breaking Country" playlists. Spotify also featured itin their 10 million listener "Hot Country" "New Boots" and "Wild Country" playlists. My debutalbum "Always Gonna Be You" was just released to critical acclaim and appeared in the ITunestop selling albums chart. In 2016 I got my first Billboard #1 with a song I wrote called "We Went" for Randy Houser. I alsowrote the first Hootie and The Blowfish song to be released since 2005. “Rollin” is featured ontheir upcoming album. Recently, I signed a Management deal with Narvel Blackstock (BlakeShelton, Reba, Kelly Clarkson). Here's a few bullet points my team put together: John's first single, "Tonight Tonight," was a top 40 hit on FM and XM radio. It was also used by the NFL for Thursday Night Football broadcasts! Over the last two years, John has played over 160 shows in 48 states with some of the biggest artists in Country music including Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen, Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Brantley Gilbert, Sam Hunt, Brothers Osborne, KennyChesney and others.John made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in September of 2014 and has since been invited back multiple times! John's 2018 project was just picked up by Sony ATV Publishing and has already gained over 70 million cumulative streams.King's single "Try Saying Goodbye" charted at Country Radio and already has over 60 million streams!!King recently co-wrote the first song to be released by Hootie & The Blowfish in 15 years.King's debut album "Always Gonna Be You" was just released to critical acclaim and appeared in the ITunes top selling albums chart. God Bless, John King JOHN KING Press Kit/Bio- johnkingcountry.com/epk Social Media- @johnkingcountryYou may unsubscribe to stop receiving our emails. From:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce To:Council, City Subject:One Week until the Chamber Mixer & Networking Event - RSVP Online Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 9:03:14 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Palo Alto Chamber Mixer & Networking Event with NonProfit Board Match Chamber Mixer and NonProfit Volunteer Match Connect with fellow professionals & business owners: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hanahaus Palo Alto 456 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hosted By: The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Special Keynote Speaker: Christian Butzlaff Chief Sustainability Solution Architect, SAP Topic: SAP as an Exemplar and Enabler of Sustainability Food & Beverages provided by Tacolicous >RSVP Online Today Bonus: Get a Free Professional Headshot! HanaHaus has partnered with local photographer, Dean Birinyi, to offer FREE complimentary headshots at the event so you can kick off 2024 with a brand-new LinkedIn profile picture! If you would like to secure your spot for a professional headshot in advance, please use this calendar link. 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From:alexg@allianceascentcz.com Subject:Master-Planned Communities Austin June 2024-Updated Brochure Date:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:03:24 AM Attachments:MPC.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from alexg@allianceascentcz.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Master-Planned Communities Austin June 2024-Updated Brochure The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2022 net domestic migration report and certain states experienced a surge in net domestic migration with Florida (318,855), Texas (230,961), and the Carolinas (183,826). Florida has been a beacon of growth, boasting a remarkable 1.9% annual population increase in just one year. In the midst of rising interest rates, homeowners are opting to stay put, which has paved the way for a surge in new home sales especially in master-planned communities. Newly constructed homes during the first half of 2023 outpacing the figures from the same period last year, with estimates for June showing a 5.5% seasonally adjusted y-o-y increase. A recent report from RCLCO Real Estate Consulting shows that new home sales in their top 5 master-planned communities surged by an impressive 9%, setting a brisk pace for the first half of 2023. The infusion of more modestly sized and affordably priced homes has become a pivotal force in sustaining the momentum of sales within master-planned communities. For instance, Lakewood Ranch, attributes a significant 20% increase in sales during the first half of 2023 to the introduction of new entry-level housing options. Meanwhile, The Villages, an active-adult community in Central Florida, is the nation's top-selling community, boasting a notable 3,923 sales in 2022. Florida is contributing to around 41% of sales among the ranked communities, closely followed by Texas at nearly 39%. Zooming in on the Lone Star State, the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) emerges as the top-performing metro, featuring 13 communities in the top 50, representing nearly 24% of all sales among the ranked master-planned communities. In this thriving landscape, Sunterra in Houston, Texas, secured a coveted third-place ranking with an outstanding 49% increase over the same period last year. The allure of MPCs, now more accessible than ever, is setting the stage for a momentous era in housing market dynamics. Master-Planned Communities is aimed to equip professionals with insights and perspectives on the dynamic evolution of integrated MPCs in reshaping the urban landscape. Discover the latest trends, innovative projects, and strategic insights from industry leaders and experts. Explore the opportunities and challenges in creating sustainable, smart, and inclusive communities that cater to the evolving needs of residents and businesses alike. WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT Establishing a comprehensive framework for orderly master-planned community developmentsCreating a lifestyle MPC that meets buyer expectations Drawing investors to master-planned community projects Using cutting-edge technology to provide a seamless experience in intelligent MPCs Discussing the challenges faced by developers and planners in expanding urban areas For more information regarding the event, the pdf is enclosed If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the office as per the details on the pdf Limited seats are allocated for this event. Group booking package available with terms and conditions applied. To register for this international conference, kindly fill in the registration form and fax or email it back to me. Regards Alex From:Deborah Goldeen To:Council, City Subject:Hate Speech Date:Monday, February 5, 2024 10:03:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. City of San Jose no longer allows people to comment over Zoom. You have to show up in person. Want to speak at a San Jose meeting? Show up in person sanjosespotlight.com From:D Martell To:Julie Lythcott-Haims Cc:Veenker, Vicki; Shikada, Ed; Council, City; rMacasero@bayareanewsgroup.com; Joe Simitian Subject:MARTELL | The Truth Is ... Date:Monday, February 5, 2024 9:37:40 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Julie Lythcott-Haims "The truth is, running for Congress is taking up ALL my time." -Julie's Pod, February 5, 2024 The truth is, you have a job and it is Palo Alto City Councilwoman, NOT running for Congress. You took an oath to serve us Palo Alto residents and my community voted for you because we believed in you and trusted you to represent us and work hard for us. " ... I'm in it for ALL of our kids." - Julie's Pod, February 5, 2024 I am a child-cognitive development specialist, AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) credentialed, and the Founder and CEO ofwww.MontessoriSoftware.com. And I say the truth is, if you don't care about the children of Gaza then it is hypocritical to say that you care about all children because ALL children are precious. There are no "chosen children" in Elohim's / Yahweh's, Allah's, or God's eyes ... and the rest of the kids are NOTthrowaways. You are cheating us Palo Alto residents; I say, do your damn job Julie, and please take time from your busy "30-hours a week fundraising" to review mydrafted letter to downtown's Lytton Gardens Senior Communities and support our seniors. We need you back full-time. -Danielle Martell From:Lori Merritt To:Council, City Subject:Gaza Ceasefire PLEASE Date:Monday, February 5, 2024 8:28:05 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from lomerritt6@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. As a Palo Alto resident for 16 years, I would like to voice my support for the city to adopt a resolution in support of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and for international aid to be allowed in for the people of Gaza and its refugees. Thank you for your support. Respectfully, Loretta Merritt From:Rajiv Parikh To:Council, City; UTL-Customer Service Cc:Bhairavi Parikh Subject:Re: South PA Utilities Infrastructure Concerns Date:Monday, February 5, 2024 8:10:33 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from rajiv@position2.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. I have an update on the resolution process. It was quite disappointing. At 1:15 am yesterday, Bhairavi, my wife, woke up and noticed that no crew was assigned to the 284 homes in ourarea. She further noticed that other areas of Palo Alto that were behind us were fixed before ours. So she called the dispatch numbers. No one picked. She then called the City of Palo Altoemergency line and reached a person. That person said he couldn't help because this was a 911 equivalent line. So she kept calling until someone said it would get fixed by 3:30 am. Bhairaviwanted more information. It apparently had nothing to do with parts - they were in inventory. The more helpful dispatcher told us we had to leave the gate open as the power pole was inour backyard, which she did. The final resolution occurred at 2:45 am. Apparently, it has nothing to do with a priority order. Plenty of single outages were fixed before ours in multiple areas of Palo Alto. I would ask thatwe investigate why problems keep happening in our area and why CPAU deprioritizes our area. Rajiv On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 3:38 PM Rajiv Parikh <rajiv@position2.com> wrote: Dear Mayor Kou, Honorable Councilmembers & Director Dean Batchelor, I deeply appreciate our city, the intense dedication of our leaders and utility personnel, andthe increasing impact of climate change. I am writing to express my deep concern about the state of our utility infrastructure, especially south of the Oregon Expressway. Yesterday, we heard two loud booms that led to a loss of power for approximately 12 hours for at least 284 homes. We have lost power multiple times in the last three years for varying lengths of time. We've lived in the same house since 1997. Things are getting much worse. Yesterday was the most disconcerting. The website had multiple estimated repair times that lengthened multiple times (8:30 pm, 1:13 am) until restart occurred at ~2:45 am. Even though I listed my number to inform me of the restart, it neverhappened. We were fortunate that it wasn't a cold night. I appreciate that the fix occurred 30 minutes before the 3:15 am time. My wife and I noticed that power north of Oregon Expressway was largelyunaffected this time and on previous occasions. Utilities seem to be hardened in the north, while every significant storm produces problems on our side. I know that at one point, utilities were supposed to be underground, but there's been no update in a long time. I find it interesting that the Council has pushed for electrification but is asking us to depend on increasingly unreliable service. We have moved away from gas for radiant heating (replaced with electric radiant & heat pump mini splits), but this situation concerns me. Our gas tankless heater needs electricity to remove condensation, so now, do I have to invest in battery backup? Moreover, Verizon Wireless is terrible in our area, so without power, we now have an emergency services issue. My family loves Palo Alto and our hardworking leaders and staff. I would very muchappreciate your response. Sincerely, Rajiv Parikh 3910 Duncan Place -- Position2 Rajiv ParikhCEO -- Position2 Rajiv ParikhCEO From:John KelleyTo:Council, CityCc:Stephen Levy; Leah Russin Subject:PA-PACC-Tree Ordinance --- Consent Calendar - Agenda item #8: Please remove the second reading of the tree ordinance from the Consent Calendar and refer it back to City StaffDate:Monday, February 5, 2024 4:00:38 PMAttachments:Screen Shot 2024-02-04 at 3.56.10 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.08.53 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.11.57 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.12.41 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.12.57 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.13.17 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.13.27 PM.pngScreen Shot 2024-02-04 at 4.24.50 PM.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Consent Calendar - Agenda item #8 - Staff Report #:2401-2538t Dear Mayor Stone, Vice Mayor Lauing, and Council Members, I write for three reasons. First, I urge you to act upon the observations and recommendation of Stephen Levy in a recent email: "In light of the recent storms here and in San Diego and Southern California and the SCC alerts we all received, Please remove the tree ordinance from consent and send back to staff for additional analysis. Clearly the assumption that last year’s storms were a one-off is no longer credible. Discuss future weather events with experts and modify the ordinance as appropriate including recent comments from John Kelley and Leah Russin.” Second, current weather reports and newspaper articles, such as those appearing on the home page of the San Francisco Chronicle, not to mention the actual experiences ofnumerous Palo Altans, provide a new basis for questioning some of the information that has been presented to you. The Staff Report #:2310-2190 from the January 16, 2024 meeting stated: "Some of the issues raised during the first year of the updated ordinance centered around the 2023 winter storm season. The series of storms the Bay Area saw last winter was very unusual. The storms included high rainfall totals in very short time spans and strong winds from nonprevailing directions with little or no time for recovery in between events.” This year’s storms suggest that what we experienced last year was part of a “new normal,” not a “very unusual” event. In that regard, we should recall that the worst stormsPalo Alto experienced last year were in the spring, not the winter. Unfortunately, more severe storms may be headed our way later this season. In addiiton, while today’s storm is continuing, there are already reports of (a) numerous power outages, (b) fallen trees, and (c) fallen limbs and branches, as shown in anoutage map and photographs. These limbs and branches are smaller than entire trees, but they are large enough to cause severe damage were they to hit anyone, especially children. While Public Workscrews appear to be responding bravely and relatively quickly during the storm, Palo Alto is simply not immune from the more extreme weather events caused by global warming. Third, the discussion at the January 16th meeting implied that the proposed, amended tree ordinance would not apply to statewide exemption ADUs, but the language presentedto you does not state that. At the January 16th City Council meeting, multiple statements were made to the effect that the proposed, amended tree ordinance included a “carveout” for state exemptionADUs.* (See, for example, the video recording of that meeting beginning at approximately 1:37:00.). While the ordinance allows homeowners, rather than certified arborists,to sign a form currently required by the City, that is a far cry from the proposed, amended tree ordinance stating explicitly that it does not apply to such smaller ADUs. While I it appears that City Staff may have also intended to provide a specific exemption for statewide exemption ADUs in the proposed, amended ordinance, and that CityStaff may also be endeavoring to create a staff-level workaround for that omission, neither of those attempts is an adequate substitute for a properly worded municipalordinance. People reading the ordinance should be able to understand what it means, and that is particularly true for homeowners seeking to build ADUs. It is also important ifthe City Council is concerned about how the tree ordinance will be viewed by the HCD. Conclusion The currently proposed amendments to the tree ordinance fail to protect Palo Altans, they create a series of punitive measures and prohibitions that are the opposite of the typesof well crafted incentives that should guide tree protection in our community, they are at odds with current climate science, and they do not reflect the information that has beenpresented to you and to the community previously. I urge you to please: remove the second reading of the tree ordinance from the Consent Calendar;refer the matter back to City Staff; andencourage City Staff to consult with local design professionals and concerned members of the community before bringing a revised set of amendments back to the CityCouncil. Thank you very much for considering these concerns, John John Kelley *As indicated previously, and as expressed in my letter to you concerning the January 16th meeting, I continue to believe that the proposed, amended tree ordinance should notapply to any ADUs, but the basis for those concerns is outside the scope of this email. From:Rajiv Parikh To:Council, City; UTL-Customer Service Cc:Bhairavi Parikh Subject:South PA Utilities Infrastructure Concerns Date:Monday, February 5, 2024 3:39:16 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from rajiv@position2.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Kou, Honorable Councilmembers & Director Dean Batchelor, I deeply appreciate our city, the intense dedication of our leaders and utility personnel, and theincreasing impact of climate change. I am writing to express my deep concern about the state of our utility infrastructure, especially south of the Oregon Expressway. Yesterday, we heard two loud booms that led to a loss of power for approximately 12 hours for at least 284 homes. We have lost power multiple times in the last three years for varying lengths of time. We've lived in the same house since 1997. Things are getting much worse. Yesterday was the most disconcerting. The website had multiple estimated repair times that lengthened multiple times (8:30 pm, 1:13 am) until restart occurred at ~2:45 am. Even though I listed my number to inform me of the restart, it never happened.We were fortunate that it wasn't a cold night. I appreciate that the fix occurred 30 minutes before the 3:15 am time. My wife and I noticed that power north of Oregon Expressway was largely unaffectedthis time and on previous occasions. Utilities seem to be hardened in the north, while every significant storm produces problems on our side. I know that at one point, utilities were supposed to be underground, but there's been no update in a long time. I find it interesting that the Council has pushed for electrification but is asking us todepend on increasingly unreliable service. We have moved away from gas for radiant heating (replaced with electric radiant & heat pump mini splits), but this situation concerns me. Our gas tankless heater needs electricity to remove condensation, so now, do I have to invest in battery backup? Moreover, Verizon Wireless is terrible inour area, so without power, we now have an emergency services issue. My family loves Palo Alto and our hardworking leaders and staff. I would very much appreciate your response. 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