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Home My Public Portal AboutMarch 4, 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: 3/4/2024 Document dates: 2/26/2024 – 3/4/2024 Note: Documents for every category may not have been received for packet reproduction in a given week. From:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce To:Council, City Subject:Please Join Us: March Mixer - Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 11:29:13 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. Palo Alto Chamber Mixer ad Chamber Mixer & Business Networking Event We are delighted to invite you to the March Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Xfinity store by Comcast! There will be food, drinks, engaging discussion, and plenty of networking opportunities with local business professionals! Tuesday, March 12th, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM Xfinity Store by Comcast 2825 El Camino Real #100 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Special Keynote Speaker: Palo Alto Mayor Greer Stone Topic: Palo Alto 2024 Priorities Food & Beverages provided by Namaste Indian Cuisine The Penny Ice Creamery We look forward to seeing you there! Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 >RSVP ONLINE NOW This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Aram James To:Cindy Chavez; Council, City; Joe Simitian; Preminger, Steve; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;district1@bos.sccgov.org Subject:Re: Please consider putting a cease-fire resolution on the BOS’s agenda ASAP Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 10:39:43 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. FYI: Second Request Please consider putting a cease-fire resolution on the BOS’s agenda ASAP March 1, 2024 Dear Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, Aram James here. Grandson of Louis Byer Finkelstein ( youngest of 19 Ukrainian Jews &remarkably a 1913 graduate of Cornell University). My dad changed his given name from Daniel Ben Ezra Fink to Stephen Daniel James and later formed a mass exchange with thethen-Soviet Union during the Cold War to mitigate the risk of nuclear war. My dad, no doubt, was an idiosyncratic Jew. Dad, with his oppositional sense of humor, claimed to bethe president and founder of Jews for antisemitism. As you might guess, for at least the last thirty-five years, I have been a strong opponent of what I believe to be the terrorist state of Israel. I have opposed aid to Israel for the sametime frame. And I firmly believe that US bombs, in complicity with the Israeli war machine, are engaged in a genocidal holocaust. A holocaust that will increaseantisemitism, and understandably so, for generations to come. It's a sad fact but an indisputable one. As a Jew, I'm asking you to place a resolution on the BOS’s agenda at the earliest time.Then, let the people on both sides of the issue speak. And then let us hear the views of our elected officials on arguably the most controversial issue of our lifetimes. I'm ashamedto say I was born in 1948, the year of the Nakba, when the Zionists stole the land of the Palestinian people and deported 750,000 Palestinians. I have no idea where you come down on the Palestine-Israeli conflict. Still, I believe thecommunity is entitled to know the views of our elected officials on the critical political, social, and legal issues of the day. Our BOS’s chamber is the equivalent of the townsquare where the most controversial issues of the day in a democracy should be debated. When conventional avenues of democracy are shut off to community debate, self-helpmay be the alternative. I implore you to put the cease-fire issue on a BOS’s agenda ASAP. Best regards, Aram James 415-370-5056 P.S. I know you are busy, but please call me anytime to discuss this issue. From:Tran, Joanna To:Council, City Cc:Executive Leadership Team Subject:RSVP Requested by 3/21: Tall Tree Awards Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 10:36:42 AM Attachments:image001.pngimage010.pngimage011.pngimage013.pngimage014.pngimage015.pngimage002.png Importance:High Good morning Council Members, The City reserved 8 tickets for the upcoming Tall Tree Awards ceremony. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. If you are interested in attending, please let me know before Thursday, March 21st. After this time, we will offer the remaining tickets to the ELT. Thank you! Best, Joanna Joanna Tran Executive Assistant to the City Manager Office of the City Manager (650) 329-2105 | joanna.tran@cityofpaloalto.org www.cityofpaloalto.org 44th Annual Tall Tree Awards ad YOU'RE INVITED 44th Annual Tall Tree Awards Celebration Register Celebrate With Us! 44th Annual TALL TREE AWARDS CELEBRATION Recognizing our city’s outstanding businesses and individuals Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:30 – 8:00 pm Networking Reception 5:30 - 6:45 pm (Hors d'oeuvres, Wine and Beer) Award Presentations 7:00 - 8:00 pm Sponsorship OpportunitiesContact: Charlie@paloaltochamber.com Recipients being honored are:OUTSTANDING BUSINESS To be announced OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL To be announcedOUTSTANDING CITIZEN VOLUNTEER To be announced OUTSTANDING NONPROFIT To be announced Co-Sponsored by:Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Palo Alto Weekly Fees/Admission Individual tickets, General Admission Chamber member and Non-member $140 Table Sponsor* (8 seats) Chamber member and Non-member $1200 *Includes your name or business on our website, all marketing materials, the event program + more. Tickets Available Here: >REGISTER ONLINE Location Oshman JCC3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto Register Hope you'll join us! charlie@paloaltochamber.com Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 44th Annual Tall Tree Awards Celebration | Add to Calendar | Decline Invite | Register This email was sent on behalf of Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce 355 Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94301.To unsubscribe clickhere. If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info@paloaltochamber.com. From:Debbie Mukamal To:Council, City Subject:We have to do more for our young people. Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 8:45:35 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ailahm@yahoo.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Palo Alto City Council: First, thank you all for your service to our community. I am writing to strongly urge/beg you to do more to help our young people. I am the mother of asophomore at Gunn HS and in the last two weeks two young women have tried to take their life, one wassuccessful and the other was not. I am heartbroken for both of these families and for all of the students atGunn who are mourning loss and worried about their friends. My own cousin's 16 year old daughter diedby suicide about 6 years ago so I have seen first hand the impact that such a loss has on a family and acommunity. What are we doing to make the train tracks less of a risk and allure for them? In the past, we hadhuman watchers at the train tracks. Can we bring them back? Research shows that removing the lethalmeans of suicide can make a big difference: Hope for Suicide Prevention The relevant line for us here in Palo Alto is this: "It turns out that blocking access to a single lethal means — if it is the right one — can make a huge difference." I look forward to hearing what we're doing here in PA for our young people. Best, Debbie Mukamal View this email in your browser. Visit us on www.lwvpaloalto.org, Facebook, and Instagram. MARCH VOTER March 4, 2024 In this Issue Message from our Co-Presidents LWVPA Updates LWVPA Virtual Speaker Event LWVPA Member Orientation Coffee LWVPA Membership First Thursdays Conversation Board Meeting Highlights From:LWV Palo Alto VOTERTo:Council, CitySubject:LWVPA March VOTER: Time to Vote!Date:Monday, March 4, 2024 8:04:51 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Subscribe to our Google Calendar Advocacy Report March 5th Primary Election & Resources Candidate Forum Recordings Pros & Cons Events by Other Leagues and in the Community Bay Area League Day Boards, Commissions & Committees: Recruitment Open for 18 Seats Celebrating Women's History Month Message from our Co-Presidents Dear League Friends, As the proverb goes, March comes in like a tiger and out like a lamb. Given the first stormy days of this month, that saying is prescient! March is also stormy in a political way since it's primary election month in California and our League has been busy helping voters understand some of their choices. Our amazing Candidate Forum team of Kathy Miller, Sigrid Pinsky, Hannah Lu, Rachel Kellerman, Liz Jensen and Louise Valente, conducted a virtual forum for the 16th Congressional District candidates to replace retiring Anna Eshoo. We collaborated with several other Santa Clara and San Mateo County Leagues and had over 300 folks zoom in live. If you missed it, go to our website for the recording. Voting is by mail-in ballot, drop-off, or in-person at a voting center on or before March 5th. This past month we also held our annual Program Planning day which included a detailed overview of our League's policy work. Kudos to the amazing Lisa Ratner and all the committee and task force leaders who gave such informative reports to a standing-room-only group of Palo Alto members. Look for a summary of this meeting later in the newsletter. Members will vote on the local Program priorities and the LWVUS priorities at our Annual Meeting on May 19th. The LWV United States convention registration is now open. It will be held in Washington, DC, June 27-30, 2024. The Board is accepting requests to attend as a delegate, with priority given to 2024-2025 Board members. Please reach out to us. Attendance at the conference is vital to the success of our League. Conventions represent a culmination of all the grassroots efforts our membership organizations bring to provide contemporary policy that promotes programs in unity throughout the Nation. Members can also request to attend the conference as an observer without voting rights. Our League will cover the $550 registration fee once approved. With appreciation for all you do to help LWVPA add value to our community, Judy Kleinberg and Nancy Shepherd Co-Presidents LWVPA Updates LWVPA Virtual Speaker Event Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Featuring our Guest Speaker Rachael Myrow Senior Editor of KQED’s Silicon Valley News Desk Free Speech in the Digital Age & The Mass Extinction of American Journalism American journalism, like the other pillars of our democracy developed 250 or so years ago now, is struggling to keep up. Worse, struggling to stay alive. You might be thinking, “I’ve got more news coming at me on my phone, 24/7, than I can handle!” KQED's Rachael Myrow is not discounting your experience. She's warning that what many of us observe about the state of journalism right now is like a wet year late into a mega drought; the larger trend lines point to the challenges in the digital age. BIO: Rachael Myrow is Senior Editor of KQED's Silicon Valley News Desk. You can hear her work on NPR, The World, WBUR's Here & Now, and the BBC. She also guest hosts for KQED's Forum. Over the years, she's talked with Kamau Bell, David Byrne, Kamala Harris, Tony Kushner, Armistead Maupin, Van Dyke Parks, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tommie Smith, among others. Before all this, she hosted The California Report for 7+ years, reporting on topics like assisted living facilities, the robot takeover at Amazon, and chocolate persimmons. Prior to joining KQED, Rachael worked in Los Angeles at KPCC and Marketplace. Her awards included Peabody, Edward R. Murrow, Regional Edward R. Murrow, RTNDA (Radio Television Digital News Association), Northern California RTNDA, SPJ (Society of Professional Journalists) Northern California Chapter, LA Press Club, and Golden Mic. She holds degrees in English and journalism from UC Berkeley (where she got her start in public radio on KALX-FM). Outside of the studio, you'll find Rachael hiking Bay Area trails and whipping up Instagram- ready meals in her kitchen. Register Now LWVPA Member Orientation Coffee Thursday, March 21, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 480 Gary Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Are you a new League member curious about what the League of Women Voters does? Have you been a member for a while but not sure how you can help? Would you like to learn about crucial issues in the community, discover new interests, and develop lasting friendships through working with the League? Come to the New/Current member Orientation Coffee! Bring a friend! Please RSVP here: members@lwvpaloalto.org Questions? Please call Membership Director Sunny Dykwel at 650-400-6960. LWVPA Membership First Thursdays Conversation Please note that our originally scheduled First Thursday Conversation on April 4 will be rescheduled to a later date. Stay tuned for more details. LWVPA February 2024 Board Meeting Highlights The February 27 Board meeting included a review of the 16th Congressional District Candidate Forum, initial planning for the Annual Meeting, and reports from both the Budget Committee and the Nominating Committee. Approved Motions: Accepted the Budget Committee’s proposed budget to bring to the Annual Meeting, with an amendment to budget an additional $2,000 for delegates to attend LWVUS Convention in June. Approved A-B on consent calendar including approval of minutes and approval of Sonya Bradski and Sheryl Klein as new members of the Nominating Committee. Our next Board Meeting is on Tuesday, March 26. All members are welcome to join the meeting by emailing contact@lwvpaloalto.org. - Megan Swezey Fogarty, Secretary Advocacy Report The 2024 Program Planning meeting was held in the PCC Raptor Room, 9:30 am - 12 pm, Feb. 17, and was attended by 22 members. After presentations by committee and task force chairs and discussion of the national and local programs, the members answered 4 questions: Should Making Democracy Work continue as National League priority? — Yes Should Climate Change be added as a National League priority? — Yes Should LWVUS national convention include LWV Vermont’s proposal to add health care as a public good in the National Privatization position? — Yes Should LWV Palo Alto continue to focus its local education and advocacy program on Affordable Housing for All; Climate Action; Local Campaign Finance Reform; Gun Violence Prevention; Civics Education? — Yes Since no chair for Civics Ed currently exists, we agreed to form a Civics Ed Interest Group to meet and discuss how to proceed. Alice Smith, Chris Witzel, Mary Nemerov, and Lisa Ratner volunteered for the Civics Ed Interest Group. - Lisa Ratner, 2nd Vice President and Advocacy Chair March 5th Primary Election & Resources The primary election will be on March 5, 2024. If you’ve voted, thank you. If you haven’t voted yet, please continue to get informed and cast your ballot. You can vote in person on March 4 & 5. Ballot drop-off locations are included with your ballot. Check the League’s new site VOTE 411 for voter information. Click here and enter your address to see information about who and what is on your ballot. To make sure your ballot gets to the Registrar of Voters for counting, go to BallotTrax. Candidate Forum Recordings Watch LWV Candidate Forum recordings to learn about the candidates and where they stand on pertinent issues: U.S. Congressional District 16, Recorded Video Santa Clara County Supervisor District 5, Recorded Video County Superior Court Judge, Office 5, Recorded Video State Assembly District 23, Recorded Video Pros & Cons The LWV of California Education Fund (LWVCEF) has developed the following resources for the pros and cons of Proposition 1: Pros & Cons video - watch video explainer with the slide deck. Pros & Cons - read the PDF version. Easy Voter Guide - Our Easy Voter Guide helps the election make sense. English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese language versions are currently available at easyvoterguide.org. Events by Other Leagues and In theCommunity Finding Solutions Connecting the Dots: Regional Health Equity & Inequities LWV Bay Area Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Bay Area League Day 2024 focuses on creating healthy communities and the interconnections of health and policy. Experts will define social, economic, education, and healthy living interrelationships and discuss solutions to Bay Area health equity and inequities. Guest speakers include State Senator Aisha Wahab (District 10), who serves as State Chair of the Public Safety Committee and Member of the Health Committee and is dedicated to advocacy work and legislation addressing housing affordability, civic engagement, education and economic inequality. She is joined by Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools, as well as health, environment, and housing problem-solvers: Darris Young of Organizing for Black Health, an APEN-Asian Pacific Environmental Network representative and Regina Celestin Williams of SV@Home. Exploring the theme of Finding Solutions and Connecting the Dots to Regional Health Equity and Inequities, these experts will discuss the right to a clean and healthy environment where communities can live, work, learn, play and thrive. They will consider the impacts of housing affordability and stability on people’s health, and the environmental impacts of location and exposure to toxins on the health of communities of color. We will examine the learning environment and the physical and mental well being of students and the role of counselors. Attendees are encouraged to send their questions and concerns beforehand and will also have many opportunities to submit questions during the Q&A discussions via chat. Boards, Commissions & Committees: Recruitment Opens for 18 Seats Want to make a difference in Palo Alto? Are you or someone you know interested in getting involved in the community? The City is recruiting for 18 open seats on various boards, commissions, and committees. Learn more and apply online here. Deadline is March 17. Celebrating Women’s History Month Register Now Many believe that agitation for women's rights in the U.S. began with the women's suffrage movement. And, indeed, that was a major factor. But as early as the late 18th century, there was evidence that women were not going to stay quietly in their place. In 1776, Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, wrote in a letter to her husband: "...I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. ...If perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the Laidies we are determined to foment a Rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation." In 1981, Congress passed a resolution that authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7,1982, as “Women’s History Week.” Beginning in 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women's History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions of women to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. See the LWVPA History webpage for the history of our local and national Leagues. International Women's Day (March 8) was initiated in 1911 as a global day “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.” This special day calls for collective action toward gender parity. The day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group, or organization specific. Gloria Steinem, celebrated feminist, journalist, and activist once said, "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." The International Women's Day theme for 2024 is "Inspire Inclusion." See what you can do to truly make a positive difference for women. Stay Informed! Sign Up for LWV California & LWVUS News & Alerts Click here to sign up for LWVC Newsletter and LWVC Action Alerts Click here to sign up for LWVUS Email News (at bottom) and LWVUS Action Alerts How to contact your elected officials All your elected officials United States President Joseph R. Biden (202) 456-1414 Senator Laphonza R. Butler (202) 224-3841 Senator Alex Padilla (202) 224-3553 Rep. Anna Eshoo (650) 323-2984 California Governor Gavin Newsom (916) 445-2841 Senator Josh Becker (650) 212-3313 Assemblymember Marc Berman (650) 691-2121 Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian (650) 965-8737 joe.simitian@bos.sccgov.org Other Areas in California Locate your elected officials by using your street address JOIN A TEAM Learn More About Our Teams and Programs on our Website! Facebook Website Instagram Copyright © 2024 League of Women Voters Palo Alto, All rights reserved. From Voter Recipient List Our mailing address is: League of Women Voters Palo Alto 3921 E Bayshore Rd Ste 209 Palo Alto, CA 94303-4303 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Questions? Please contact communications@lwvpaloalto.org. From:Thomas Agramonte To:Council, City Subject:Agenda Item #8 March 4th meeting Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 11:01:48 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from tgrant.agramonte@gmail.com. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello Palo Alto City Council, On behalf of the Agramonte Family, a four-generation Palo Alto family and landowners of 2951 El Camino Real (ECR) and 470 Olive Avenue. We are writing regarding Agenda Item 8of the March 4th City Council Meeting. We ask the City Council to extend the Housing Focus Area to the East Side of ECR and to collaboratively work with landowners, developers, theplanning department and the community to find a balance for the City of Palo Alto that respects the desperate need for housing by making guidelines that support economically viablemultifamily residential development. I am 30 years old and grew up in this community playing sports and I do not have a single friend or teammate that still lives here. We need morehousing to allow to the people who work in this community, grow up in this community, provide for this community a place to live in this community. Below are points we would like to convey to the City Council and ask that you make decisionsfor the betterment of our community. 1. We request the City of Palo Alto implement a Housing Focus Area on the East side of El Camino to promote high-density multifamily development, which would include 2905 ElCamino, 2951 El Camino, 2999 El Camio, and 470 Olive (the “Project”). Implementing this Focus Area supports the City of Palo Alto’s Housing Element objectives, including high-density multifamily housing located along transit corridors, within ½ mile of Caltrain, and on underutilized sites. 2. We request the City mirror the East Side Focus Area’s zoning standards, including amaximum height of 85’ and Floor Area Ratio of 4.0. However, a 35’ height transition zone must be no greater than 75’. A transition zone of greater than 75’ would render this and otherprojects unfeasible. Of note, Palo Alto City Planning Staff and expert consultants supported a 75’ transition zone for the Housing Focus Areas, due to similar feasibility concerns. 3. The proposed Project would provide affordable housing units at 50% of AMI, allowinglocal teachers, first responders and city staff who serve in the community, to live in community. 4. We strongly recommend the City of Palo Alto implement a Housing Focus Area for theEast side of El Camino, including this Project, in support of the Housing Element objectives to create over 6000 new housing units by 2031. Thank you! Best, Thomas Agramonte From:Kristi Bascom To:Clerk, City; Council, City Cc:a_m_mason@yahoo.com; Sharlene Carlson; Julie Baskind Subject:Request/comment on Agenda Item #8, PACC mtg on 3/14/2024 Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:57:44 PM Attachments:image001.pngPAR Proposed Amendments to PAMC Section 18.16.040.b.docxPAR Proposed Amendments to PAMC Sec 18.16.060 Dev Stds.docx Some people who received this message don't often get email from kbascom@smwlaw.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Honorable City Councilmembers, This correspondence is related to Agenda Item #8 on the 3/4/2024 City Council agenda and isprovided on behalf of the Palo Alto Redwoods Homeowner’s Association. PAR is requesting thatthe City Council direct Staff to consider the zoning amendments suggested by PAR, andsupported by the City Council at the November 13, 2023 meeting, during the upcoming fiscalyear. At the City Council meeting on November 13, 2023, the City Council unanimously supported arequest from PAR to consider specific amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, and directedStaff to review the amendments that PAR proposed. The proposed amendments were written toensure that higher density housing constructed on properties zoned for commercial uses arebuffered from impacts created by commercial neighbors such as noise, reduction in access todaylight, and impacts to privacy. These are the protections that are provided to residentially-zoned properties throughout the City. In a letter to the City Council dated November 7, 2023, Ioutlined PAR’s request and provided the specific text amendments proposed for PAMC Sections18.16.040(b) and 18.16.060 (attached to this email for reference). Earlier this month, we inquired of the Planning Director when PAR’s proposed amendments weregoing to be reviewed by Staff and moved forward for consideration, as supported by the CityCouncil. Mr. Lait responded that “Based on available long range planning staff resources andcompeting Council priorities, I do not anticipate this item being recommended for the upcomingyear.” Mr. Lait suggested that if PAR would like to see the proposed amendments completed inthe next fiscal year, that we should ask the City Council to direct this be included in the FY 24-25Planning and Development Department work plan. PAR’s proposed zoning ordinance amendments are minor in nature, are already drafted, and cansimply be included in one of the Zoning Ordinance amendments already identified as a Councilpriority to be undertaken in the next fiscal year. PAR isn’t asking for a separate, additionalCouncil priority to be identified or a special action to be taken. We hope that this can be simpleand straightforward and folded into another housing-related amendment being processed bythe Planning Department. PAR is asking for the Council’s support to direct that this be done. We are happy to discuss PAR’s request further or provide any additional explanation as to whythis is important. I plan to attend the City Council meeting and make this request during publiccomment on this agenda item. As always, PAR greatly appreciates the Council’s ongoingsupport and consideration. Kind regards,Kristi Bascom On behalf of the PAR HOABoard Members Julie Baskind, Anne Mason, and Sharlene Carlson Kristi Bascom, AICP Urban Planner Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP 396 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94102-4421 office: 415/552-7272 x 202 | direct: 925/872-6327 www.smwlaw.com | A San Francisco Green Business From:Palo Alto Forward To:Council, City Subject:Council Priorities - Agenda Item #8 on 3/4 Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:32:48 PM Attachments:Housing Priorities Support Ltr (03.03.24).pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please find our letter to Council (related to agenda item #8 on the 3/4) attached. -- Amie Ashton Executive Director, Palo Alto Forward650-793-1585 March 3,2024 SUBJECT:Agenda Item #8 -Council Priorities,El Camino Housing Focus Area Honorable Mayor Stone and City Council, Thank you for prioritizing policies that will result in additional housing units being built in Palo Alto.In particular,expansion of the Housing Focus Area on El Camino Real could prove critically powerful in moving housing projects forward.We know the regulations being considered will lead to economically viable projects in areas near jobs,transit,schools,and local retail.Many of the projects submitted under Builder’s Remedy provisions (we are now at 2,000+units)have heights and floor area ratios (FARs)that are close to those being considered as part of the Housing Focus Area;thus,proving economic viability. With regard to the Housing Focus Area regulations,we urge you to also adopt the 3-story height transition zone of 75 feet (as a maximum)from R-1 neighborhoods,as originally recommended by the Planning Department.The 100-foot transition zone being contemplated (the equivalent of two single-family lots)is incredibly onerous given the generally limited width of many lots facing El Camino Real.If the goal of the El Camino Housing Focus Area is to build housing,then we need to remove barriers to construction and adopt the 75-foot setback,as originally recommended by the Planning Department. In support of other priorities being considered,housing can be a solution and help make them happen.From meeting our climate goals to prioritizing park and infrastructure improvements to securing the economic future of our fragile local retail centers.Housing near transit,jobs,and services can help us meet our goals with reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT);millions of dollars for parks,roads,and utility upgrades;and thousands of new customers. Please move forward as quickly as possible with the Housing Focus Area expansion.Allow our city to demonstrate its commitment to facilitating housing in advance of the 3rd draft of the Housing Element being submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Sincerely, Amie Ashton Executive Director,and on behalf of the Board of Palo Alto Forward From:Sheri Furman To:Council, City Subject:Please Keep Our Streets Safe -- Item #7 on March 4, 2024 Agenda Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:08:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please Keep Our Streets Safe -- Item #7 on March 4, 2024 Agenda Dear City Councilmembers Thank you all for your recent support of measures to improve safety at the intersection atMiddlefield and Ellsworth. As we are reminded far too often in our city, it’s vital that cars,bicyclists, and pedestrians can easily see each other to avoid tragedy. There are several ways you can further improve safety at the Middlefield and Ellsworthintersection: 1)Your motion of December 11 mandated “fencing that would allow visibilityline of sight through 2 angles of the fence that allows adequatetransparency of 3-foot fence.” However, the February 5 staff report for thesecond reading of the Ellsworth ordinances included plans specifying awrought iron fence with bars every four inches at the front and north side of702 Ellsworth. After studying this, we believe such a fence wouldessentially block the vision of a driver on Ellsworth trying to enterMiddlefield. That’s because the driver will need to look through twosections of the fence with the front one being almost parallel to the driver’sline of sight toward Middlefield. At that angle, the wrought iron fencebecomes virtually opaque. While the March 4 staff report no longer requires four inches of separationfor the bars, it still specifies a wrought iron fence in the first exhibit in attachment B andnowhere requires true visibility. We therefore urge you to strengthen theordinance language, as Ellsworth residents have recommended, to match your originalDecember motion. 2)The February 5 staff report also substituted (without any explanation) asight triangle for 702 Ellsworth smaller than what you approved inDecember 11. Please instead mandate a larger sight triangle to ensure anunobstructed view to Middlefield and the bridge over Matadero Creek, asresidents are recommending. 3, 4, 5)Ellsworth residents are also calling for tactile indicators on the Middlefieldsidewalk, red paint along the first 100 feet of curbs on Ellsworth to preventparking on the narrow street, and having the PC allow all delivery vehiclesserving the neighborhood to use the new delivery space to keep themfrom parking on Middlefield. All five of these items will directly improve safety at the intersection and are low-cost. Wetherefore urge you to strengthen the ordinance language to match your original December motion, asEllsworth residents have recommended.. Thank you, Sheri Furman, PAN Co-Chair On behalf of the PAN Executive Committee From:Aram James To:Angel, David; Binder, Andrew; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; Clerk, City; D Martell; Daniel Kottke; Friends ofCubberley; GRP-City Council; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore;Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Lewis james; Raymond Goins;Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sally Lieber; Sean Allen; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; VaraRamakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; district1@bos.sccgov.org;kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:HOW ISRAEL QUIETLY CRUSHED EARLY AMERICAN JEWISH DISSENT ON PALESTINE Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:02:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. HOW ISRAEL QUIETLY CRUSHED EARLY AMERICAN JEWISH DISSENT ON PALESTINE https://theintercept.com/2024/03/03/israel-our-palestine-question-zionism-american-jews/ From:herb To:Council, City; Clerk, City Cc:Historic Resources Board; ParkRec Commission Subject:March 4, 2024 Council Meeting, Item #6: Park Dedication for Tower Well Site Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:00:23 PM Attachments:Attachment 1.pdfAttachment 2.pdfAttachment 3.pdfAttachment 4.pdfAttachment 5.pdfAttachment 6_3.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from herb_borock@hotmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. MARCH 4, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AGENDA ITEM #6 PARK DEDICATION FOR THE TOWER WELL SITE I urge you to adopt the recommendation of the Parks andRecreation Commission to adopt a park dedication for the TowerWell site at 201 Alma Street. I also urge you to: 1. Retain the current name of the site by naming the newlydedicated park as "Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park"; 2. Initiate adding the site to the California HistoricRegister and National Historic Register. 3. Direct staff to take necessary action to ensure thatthe site is maintained by the staff, the existing maintenancecontractor, or a new contractor. 4. Direct staff to erect a sign with the name of the parkthat is similar to the signs used for other dedicated parkland. The Tower Well site was named for Fred Eyerly in a dedicationceremony on October 2, 2000. (See Attachment 1). Earlier discussion of the site by the Historic Resources Boardwas reported in the Palo Alto Weekly of May 12, 1999 (seeAttachment 2) and April 5, 2000 (see Attachment 3) and theDaily News of September 2000 (see Attachment 4). The site was identified by Page & Turnbull as eligible for theNational Register of historic properties. (See Attachment 5.) The reasons for dedicating the site as parkland were discussedmore than 23 years ago in my November 7, 2000 letter to theHistoric Resources Board that included excerpts of articlesfrom the Palo Alto Weekly of May 24, 1999 and April 5, 2000,and also included excerpts from the City Council Minutes ofFebruary 28, 1994 and June 10, 1996. (See Attachment 6.) When I recently visited the site, it was clear that it was notbeing properly maintained, because (a) an A-frame sign with the announcement of the November 2023 HRB meeting was lying on theground, and (b) two of the six interpretive signs had beentagged by vandals including the sign located behind the towerthat includes the original water utility rates. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Sincerely, Herb Borock cc: Parks and Recreation Commission Historic Resources Board Attachments: 1. Naming Ceremony for Fred Eyerly. 2. "Tower of Power", Palo Alto Weekly, May 12, 1999. 3. "Tower well will get new life", Palo Alto Weekly, April 5,2000. 4. "Dedication for Eyerly", Daily News, September 29, 2000. 5. Page & Turnbull historic survey. 6. November 7, 2000 letter to Historic Resources Board. From:Deborahlise Mota To:Council, City; hazardm@umich.edu Cc:Clerk, City; Prior, Christine Subject:Submission for Monday Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:54:23 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from hello@deborahlisemota.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clickingon links.________________________________ This is a group submission for a 5 minute share during public comments, this coming Monday, 3/4/24 Presenter is Kenzie - email is hazardm@umich.eduThe following 4 people will be present to gift our 1 minute, each:Deborahlise MJess KYazan ASyed H Here is the 2:21 minute video that will be presented within that 5 minute time: https://vimeo.com/918170621?share=copy Please let us know if you have any questions or have trouble viewing the video Thank you From:C Tannenwald To:Council, City Subject:cease fire Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 12:55:11 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from lucata1941@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, Vice Mayor Lauing & Palo Alto City Council Members, I am a long time Palo Alto resident. I urge you all not to consider a divisive ceasefireresolution. As of now No city in Santa Clara County has passed a ceasefire resolution & I hope this will continue. Thankyou for listening, Carol Tannenwald From:Isaac H. Winer To:Isaac H. Winer Subject:Re: BREAKING: Hamas doesn"t want a ceasefire (2024-03-03) Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 11:39:56 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ihw@ihwlaw.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Checking the Google-translation, the headline should read: "Hamas refused to say which of the abductees is alive, in Israel they are CERTAIN [not "safe"]: Sinwar plans to set the area on fire" The word mistranslated by Google is "םיחוטב". The word can mean "safe" or "certain" -- it's context-dependent; here it means "certain." AI translation can miss nuance, as here. There may be other mistranslations; hopefully, the context will clarify the correct meaning. On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM Isaac H. Winer <ihw@ihwlaw.com> wrote: FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Isaac H. Winer <ihw@ihwlaw.com> Date: Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 11:28 AMSubject: BREAKING: Hamas doesn't want a ceasefire (2024-03-03) To: Isaac H. Winer <ihw@ihwlaw.com> Turns out the party that does not want a "humanitarian ceasefire" is...., you guessed it, Hamas! From today's front-page news in Israel:https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sykklnfp6#autoplay You can translate online by right-clicking in Chrome "Translate to English". - OR - You can read the attached translation; original Hebrew article also included for fact-checkers. *** Who wants peace, and who doesn't? (as if it wasn't already obvious) Please forward this to anyone who thinks that Israel is the problem in the conflict. -- Isaac H. Winer, Esq. (ihw@ihwlaw.com) Law Office of Isaac H. Winer 2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone (650) 330-0110 Fax (650) 618-1886 www.ihwlaw.com [+] Add me to your address book This email is a communication from an attorney and may be privileged and/or confidential. It is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email and any attachment(s). -- Isaac H. Winer, Esq. (ihw@ihwlaw.com) Law Office of Isaac H. Winer 2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone (650) 330-0110 Fax (650) 618-1886 www.ihwlaw.com [+] Add me to your address book This email is a communication from an attorney and may be privileged and/or confidential. It is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email and any attachment(s). -- Isaac H. Winer, Esq. (ihw@ihwlaw.com) Law Office of Isaac H. Winer 2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone (650) 330-0110 Fax (650) 618-1886 www.ihwlaw.com [+] Add me to your address book This email is a communication from an attorney and may be privileged and/or confidential. It is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email and any attachment(s). From:Isaac H. Winer To:Isaac H. Winer Subject:Fwd: BREAKING: Hamas doesn"t want a ceasefire (2024-03-03) Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 11:33:59 AM Attachments:2024-03-03 Hamas doesn"t want a ceasefire - TRANSLATED.pdf 2024-03-03 Hamas doesn"t want a ceasefire - ORIGINAL HEBREW.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from ihw@ihwlaw.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Isaac H. Winer <ihw@ihwlaw.com> Date: Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 11:28 AMSubject: BREAKING: Hamas doesn't want a ceasefire (2024-03-03) To: Isaac H. Winer <ihw@ihwlaw.com> Turns out the party that does not want a "humanitarian ceasefire" is...., you guessed it, Hamas! From today's front-page news in Israel:https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sykklnfp6#autoplay You can translate online by right-clicking in Chrome "Translate to English". - OR - You can read the attached translation; original Hebrew article also included for fact-checkers. *** Who wants peace, and who doesn't? (as if it wasn't already obvious) Please forward this to anyone who thinks that Israel is the problem in the conflict. -- Isaac H. Winer, Esq. (ihw@ihwlaw.com) Law Office of Isaac H. Winer 2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone (650) 330-0110 Fax (650) 618-1886 www.ihwlaw.com [+] Add me to your address book This email is a communication from an attorney and may be privileged and/or confidential. It is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email and any attachment(s). -- Isaac H. Winer, Esq. (ihw@ihwlaw.com) Law Office of Isaac H. Winer 2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone (650) 330-0110 Fax (650) 618-1886 www.ihwlaw.com [+] Add me to your address book This email is a communication from an attorney and may be privileged and/or confidential. It is intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email and any attachment(s). From:Michael Harbour To:Lait, Jonathan Cc:Council, City Subject:Status update regarding 429 University Ave construction and blight Date:Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:39:24 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from dr.mharbour@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Jonathan, Can you please provide a status regarding 429 University Ave (cross street is Kipling). The controversial building has been left in the same unfinished state for several years now. I lastemailed you in May 2023, and nothing has been done since that time. Constrction began in 2018. There is caution tape surrounding the building which is a major eyesore and isdetracting from the aesthetics of the surrounding buildings. The current look is reminiscent of a crime scene and is definitely blight. This is impacting the leasing of surrounding buildingsand the economic vibrancy of the neighborhiod. In addition, the neighboring trees along Kipling St were cut down years ago to accommodate the demolition, and they have never beenreplaced. What is the delay in replacing the trees as their replacement were part of plan. Could you please spend some time and address these concerns? You were a proponent of this developer's project, so I hope that you can make some progress to rectify this without anotherprotracted battle. Thanks, Michael Harbour From:Jackson Moses To:Council, City; Clerk, City Subject:Leaked PII - Please Respond Date:Saturday, March 2, 2024 6:36:19 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jmo94301@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello, Can someone please explain how my email address, the contents of a private email, and myprivate / sensitive correspondence with the City of Palo Alto were made public? I never approved of such information being shared, nor did I personally share such message with anythird-party. No disclaimers or disclosure, specifically regarding public use, were ever presented by the City. Page 50: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/00-archive/2017/doc-letters-4-17- 2017-set-2-of-3.pdf Please revert and kindly let me know what happened here. Best, -- Jackson Moses This email and its contents and attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may be confidential or legally privileged. Anyunauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination or copying of this email or its contents or attachments is prohibited. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify the sender by reply email and permanently delete all copies of the email and its contents and attachments. From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Angel, David; Baker, Rob; Binder, Andrew; Bryan Gobin; Cecilia Taylor;Council, City; Damon Silver; Daniel Kottke; Dave Price; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Enberg,Nicholas; GRP-City Council; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Rosen; Josh Becker; KEVINJENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; O"Neal, Molly; Palo Alto Free Press; Robert.Jonsen; Sally Lieber; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Vara Ramakrishnan; Perron, Zachary;citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns; Tannock, Julie; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; ladoris cordell;Foley, Michael Subject:Fwd: Please consider putting a cease-fire resolution on the BOS’s agenda ASAP Date:Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:22:44 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 9:56 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: FYI: Please consider putting a cease-fire resolution on the BOS’s agenda ASAP March 1, 2024 Dear Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, Aram James here. Grandson of Louis Byer Finkelstein ( youngest of 19 Ukrainian Jews &remarkably a 1913 graduate of Cornell University). My dad changed his given name from Daniel Ben Ezra Fink to Stephen Daniel James and later formed a mass exchange with thethen-Soviet Union during the Cold War to mitigate the risk of nuclear war. My dad, no doubt, was an idiosyncratic Jew. Dad, with his oppositional sense of humor, claimed to bethe president and founder of Jews for antisemitism. As you might guess, for at least the last thirty-five years, I have been a strong opponent of what I believe to be the terrorist state of Israel. I have opposed aid to Israel for the sametime frame. And I firmly believe that US bombs, in complicity with the Israeli war machine, are engaged in a genocidal holocaust. A holocaust that will increaseantisemitism, and understandably so, for generations to come. It's a sad fact but an indisputable one. As a Jew, I'm asking you to place a resolution on the BOS’s agenda at the earliest time.Then, let the people on both sides of the issue speak. And then let us hear the views of our elected officials on arguably the most controversial issue of our lifetimes. I'm ashamedto say I was born in 1948, the year of the Nakba, when the Zionists stole the land of the Palestinian people and deported 750,000 Palestinians. I have no idea where you come down on the Palestine-Israeli conflict. Still, I believe thecommunity is entitled to know the views of our elected officials on the critical political, social, and legal issues of the day. Our BOS’s chamber is the equivalent of the townsquare where the most controversial issues of the day in a democracy should be debated. When conventional avenues of democracy are shut off to community debate, self-helpmay be the alternative. I implore you to put the cease-fire issue on a BOS’s agenda ASAP. Best regards, Aram James 415-370-5056 P.S. I know you are busy, but please call me anytime to discuss this issue. From:slevy@ccsce.com To:Council, City; Lait, Jonathan; Flaherty Ward Subject:Buean Vista study session Date:Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:01:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Stone and council members, Please support the Housing Authority's latest proposal for Buena Vista Flaherty and the staff have worked tirelessly with residents to reach this design that meetsthe minimum unit threshold while also meeting the requirements for safe preservation ofnew mobile home units. She has kept me abreast of their developments during the past year. Also if appropriate, please support their requests for financial support for the apartment complex. thank you Stephen Levy From:Kathleen Curran To:Council, City Subject:Allocation of Grant to AbilityPath Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 7:02:10 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from kcurran@abilitypath.org. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members,I am writing to express wholehearted support for a grant to AbilityPath from the City of Palo Alto to offer programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and the Palo Alto community at large on the ground level of Mitchell Park Place, an exciting project to provide much-needed inclusive programs to our community. As we collectively strive for progress, this initiative stands out as a testament to your commitment to uplifting the lives of community members of all abilities. The services offered by AbilityPath within Mitchell Park Place are alltransformative. Here’s why they matter: 1. Exercise, Mindfulness, and Wellness Programs: o Nurturing physical and mental well-being, these programs empower participants to lead healthierlives. 2. Career Development Services: o Equipping individuals with skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in the workforce. 3. Independent Living Skills Services: o Empowering individuals with the practical skills needed for independent living. From daily routines to self-advocacy, these services foster autonomyand confidence. 4. Education Initiatives: o Lifelong learning is essential. These initiatives foster growth, curiosity, and a sense of achievement. 5. Financial Literacy Workshops: o Empowering financial independence and responsible decision-making. 6. Art Classes and Music Classes: o Creative expression knows no bounds. These classes unlock hidden talents, provide joy, and help individuals communicate their thoughts and feelings.7. Computer Training: o Digital literacy opens doors to communication, education, and independence. 8. Services for Stroke and Brain Injury Clients: o Compassionate care for those navigating unique challenges. 9. Office Space for Social Services: o A hub where individuals can access vital resources, connect with others, and receive personalized support. By supporting AbilityPath’s work at Mitchell Park Place, you are investing in a future where everyone has a seat at the table. Our community thrives when we embrace diversity, celebrate abilities, and create spaces thatuplift everyone. Thank you for championing this cause. Together, we will build a stronger, more inclusive Palo Alto. Sincerely, Kathleen (Cassy) Curran 185 Union Avenue #53 Campbell, CA 95008 Kathleen (Cassy) Curran (she/her/hers) Learn more about pronouns. Case Manager Cell: 650-509-2455 | Office: 650-259-0157 350 Twin Dolphin Dr., Suite 123, Redwood Shores, CA 94065 abilitypath.org Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide alifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learnmore at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ. From:jstepak@aol.com To:Council, City Subject:Comments for Study Session re: Redevelopment of Buena Vista Mobile Park (Mar 4, 2024) Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 2:04:27 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jstepak@aol.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members, I'm writing today with comments regarding the Study Session to Provide Early Feedback About the Proposed Redevelopment of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park at 3980 El Camino Real on March 4, 2024. My primary request would be for the updated design of the mobile home park to remove the entrance that is on Los Robles and only have an entrance on El Camino. The key reason for this request is to reduce the car traffic going in and out of the mobile home park and also on Los Robles as this is a primary bicycle route for Gunn High School students and the reduction of car traffic will help these students have a safer ride. If an entrance to the mobile home park is absolutely required on Los Robles, the second best design would be to move the entrance on Los Robles closer to El Camino, at least east of Villa Vera. This will reduce the car traffic to and from themobile home park through the town home complex - to/from Los Robles through Villa Vera, Villa Real, and Villa Vista to/from Vista Avenue. These cars are going very fast through the town home complex only to pass through and do not visit any residents there. In addition, the cars going to/from the mobile home park to/from Villa Vera arealso passing across the path of students bicycling home from Gunn High School toward El Camino which impacts these students' safety. Thanks very much for your attention to these requests. Our children's safety is apriority. Sincerely, Jane StepakPalo Alto, CA 94306 From:Nat Fisher To:Council, City Cc:Shikada, Ed Subject:Mayor"s address of state of the city Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 1:59:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Why isn't this being held in City Hall Chambers and televised? Many people will miss it because they can't go to Mitchell Park Library. In my case, I'm elderly, partially disabled, can't drive and my partner is suffering from cancer and can't leave the house. I'm his sole caregiver and can't leave the house either. Many residents simply won't attend for other reasons. If you want everyone to have the ability to see the speech, televise it.Natalie Fisher Palo Alto From:Alan Crystal To:Shikada, Ed Cc:Council, City; adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com; Bill Johnson; Rosen, Jeff; Stump, Molly; Binder, Andrew; Clerk, City; Stone, Greer Subject:Re: Enforcing Section 403 to ensure our free speech rights Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 11:42:50 AM Attachments:image003.pngimage002.png Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant Dear City Manager Shikada, City Attorney Stump, and Police Chief Binder: Thanks again for meeting with me last week about securing free speech in Palo Alto. It wasgood to hear that the City -- in response to the Jan. 31st debate disruption -- has been actively reviewing its policies, getting feedback from residents, and consulting with othercommunities. In terms of what can be done to prevent or manage future disruptions of private events like the Jan. 31st debate, your recommendations make sense: Consider ticketing the event, and requiring ticket recipients to agree to a code of conductHire private security to enforce the conditions, and to remove people from the venue if necessary. The Jan. 31 debate disruption was very upsetting. The candidates were shouted down, the audience felt threatened, and the event was cut short, undermining our democratic process.These disruptions are growing more aggressive and are happening more frequently around us. I encourage the City to continue to evaluate and enhance its protocols, and to be ready toenforce the law when the situation arises, so that the community feels safe and so that free speech is protected for everyone. Best, --Alan On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM Alan Crystal <alancrystal@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Mr. Shikada, Thanks again for arranging tomorrow’s meeting to discuss free speech protection in PaloAlto. In advance of our meeting, I had a couple thoughts to share: First, I read in the Palo Alto Weekly that you worked with Mayor Stone and Council member Lauing on a new policy for signs at Council meetings, and that this policy will beon the agenda for the Feb. 26th Council meeting. This looks like a prudent policy to me. It would allow people to use handheld signs (of a reasonable size) in order to express theirviews, while at the same time protecting the rights of other participants so that they can see the proceedings unimpeded. Furthermore, the proposed ban on sticks, posts, and poles lookslike a prudent safety measure that would not interfere with people expressing their views. Thanks for taking the initiative on this proposal. Second, given the potential limitations to Section 403 for “public meetings” that youmentioned in your email, I wanted to raise the possibility of the police enforcing Section 415(2), which subjects “Any person who maliciously and willfully disturbs another personby loud and unreasonable noise” to fine and/or imprisonment. The jury instructions for Section 415(2) requires “...either: 1. A clear and present danger of immediate violence; OR2. The noise must be used for the purpose of disrupting lawful activities, rather than as a means to communicate. The People do not have to prove that the defendant intended toprovoke a violent response.” I look forward to our discussion, and appreciate you taking the time for it. To reiterate what I said in my prior emails, I understand the importance that the City of Palo Alto places onavoiding escalation as much as possible, and I agree that procedures short of removal and arrest should be prioritized. However, when those procedures don’t accomplish the goal ofprotecting the citizens’ right to meet for lawful purposes, then it is important for the City to take further measures. Otherwise, as I’ve said, a determined individual or group canwilfully disrupt lawful gatherings with impunity. Sincerely, –Alan Alan Crystal Palo Altoalancrystal@gmail.com On Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 2:41 PM Alan Crystal <alancrystal@gmail.com> wrote: 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 andthe City Attorney, about this important subject. I would also suggest including someone from Embarcadero Media, as they may be interested in organizing future events to fosterdiscourse on 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 weaccept the 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 ofassembly and free speech. 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, andthen changing 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 beenfeasible. With regards to the possible limitations of applying Section 403 in the case of "public meetings", I would like to ask if Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen could opine onthis subject. If Section 403 is not the answer, is there another statute that could be enforced? If there is no existing statute to solve the issue, do we need to enact a new ordinance, either at theState or local level? I am in strong agreement with tenets of the First Amendment -- that the government shall make no law "abridging the freedom of speech." However, based on Supreme Courtprecedents, the government does have the discretion to regulate the time, manner, and place of expression. And it should be a priority of the City of Palo, in my view, to takevigorous measures to promote free and open discourse for all of its citizens, and to protect them from the proverbial "heckler's veto." Thanks again for your engagement on this. Sincerely, Alan CrystalPalo Alto alancrystal@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 up to review the role of the City at this event. Given the issue involves bothlegal 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 EmbarcaderoMedia’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 publicsafety, 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 theprospect 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, andemploy 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 benecessary. 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 candidateforum. That exception, which references California Elections Code Section 18340, also sets the threshold of “threats, intimidations, or unlawful violence” before a violationoccurs. 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 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 Some people who received this message don't often get email from alancrystal@gmail.com. Learn why this is important 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. Becautious of 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 MembersMolly Stump, City Attorney of Palo AltoAdam 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 ofthe California Penal Code, as it pertains to the disruption of the Congressional debatethat 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 itimpossible to hear the candidates and forcing the event to be cut short. After the event, I asked the Embarcadero Media Foundation -- the organizer andmoderator of the debate -- why the disruptive protesters were not escorted out of theroom so that the debate could continue. The President of Embarcadero Media, BillJohnson, said they had met with the Palo Alto police beforehand to discuss howdisruptions would be handled. Apparently, the police told Embarcadero Media that theywould 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 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—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 areasonable 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 theaudience. 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 lawenforcement would intervene during the debate only if there was violence or thethreat of violence? Why was there no mention of Section 403, which would have been an appropriatebasis 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 atfuture events? For an event like last week's debate, I believe the best approach would be for the policeto 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 ofSection 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:Isaac H. Winer To:Council, City; Stone, Greer; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Lauing, Ed; Tanaka, Greg; Veenker,Vicki Cc:Isaac H. Winer Subject:Thank You for No Divisive Ceasefire Resolution Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 11:00:08 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ihw@ihwlaw.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Stone and City Council Members opposing a divisive Gaza ceasefire resolution, I have been a resident of Palo Alto since 1998, previously attending Stanford. I want to thank you for keeping your focus on what Palo Alto residents elected you to do -- improve life in Palo Alto for residents and visitors -- and not detract from your public charge by adopting any resolution relating to Israel's defensive war in Gaza halfway around the world. Other local cities have also resisted the aggressive pressure of ceasefire supporters and, by doing so, are managing to keep the peace among residents and not fuel divisiveness where it is all too possible. Regardless of one's opinion about the war in Gaza, it has nothing to do with life in Palo Alto and should remain a non-issue for the City of Palo Alto unless there are hateful acts perpetrated against any of our residents by extremists on any side of this foreign policy matter. No city in Santa Clara County has passed a ceasefire resolution for these obvious reasons. Such resolutions fracture communities and accomplish no constructive aim. We need not look any further than the vile disruption of our local Congressional Candidates’ Forum by hateful pro-ceasefire protestors to appreciate the ill effects of capitulating to those who demand that a city in California take any official action relating to a war being fought halfway around the world, which is only one of nearly 200 conflicts sadly occurring around the world at this time. Palo Alto officials have no place taking action on matters that have nothing to do with life in Palo Alto. Sincerely, Isaac H. Winer, Esq. 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From:Loran Harding To:Loran Harding; antonia.tinoco@hsr.ca.gov; alumnipresident@stanford.edu; David Balakian; fred beyerlein;bballpod; bearwithme1016@att.net; Leodies Buchanan; boardmembers; Council, City; Cathy Lewis;cramirez.electriclab133@gmail.com; Doug Vagim; dennisbalakian; dan.richard@earthlink.net; Daniel Zack;dallen1212@gmail.com; eappel@stanford.edu; Scott Wilkinson; George.Rutherford@ucsf.edu;Gabriel.Ramirez@fresno.gov; huidentalsanmateo; Irv Weissman; Joel Stiner; jerry ruopoli; Sally Thiessen;karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; kfsndesk; Kevin.Nower@bestbuy.com; margaret-sasaki@live.com;MY77FJ@gmail.com; maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net; Mark Standriff; Mayor; nick yovino; news@fresnobee.com;newsdesk; russ@topperjewelers.com; Steve Wayte; terry; tsheehan; vallesR1969@att.net; yicui@stanford.edu Subject:Fwd: Good 15 min. film on Preston Tucker Date:Friday, March 1, 2024 12:19:04 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, Mar 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM Subject: Fwd: Good 15 min. film on Preston TuckerTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Thursday, February 29, 2024 To all- A good film about Preston Tucker. Wow. The Unicorn Car That Almost Tumbled the Big 3: A Comprehensive Guide | Classic Car Documentaries (youtube.com) I knew Preston Tucker's son, Noble Tucker. I was hired on October 1, 1969 by GMAC intheir branch in San Jose, Calif. "Spend one year in this branch, and you'll go to our Executive Office in New York". I had a BA from Stanford and an MBA in Finance from the Universityof Oregon. The local GM dealers would sell their new contracts for the sale of vehicles to GMAC, or to a bank, usually. A big Chevrolet dealership in Los Gatos, Californa sold theirs tothe San Jose branch of GMAC. Managing that Chevrolet dealership in Los Gatos was Noble Tucker, so I got to meet him. A worldly man, well dressed and a lot of fun. He said that when he and the dealer principalwanted to go to San Francisco, they'd go out and find the car on the used car lot with the most gas in it. He told me he had gone around the world at some young age. One time he took me up to his home high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and it wasbeautiful. Hanging in his living room was a big painting of his father, Preston Tucker. In the movie "Tucker", the family is leaving church, and his mother says "Come along Noble". He said he thought that I was the right kind of person to go to New York. That was anadventure for 12 years. Treasurer's staff, 23rd Floor, 50 story GM building, 767 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 10022. 59th St. and Fifth Ave. One day around 1980 while out for a strollduring my lunch hour, Jackie Onasis walked up to me and started talking to me. It was her voice that I noticed first. Unique. A voice from our history. L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. The Unicorn Car That Almost Tumbled the Big 3: A Comprehensive Guide | Classic Car Documentaries (youtube.com) From:Nancy Parker To:Council, City Subject:Grant Proposal to AbilityPath Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 7:17:22 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from nparker09@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. February 29, 2024 Dear Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members, I am writing to express wholehearted support for a grant to AbilityPath from theCity of Palo Alto to offer programs and services for people with developmentaldisabilities and the Palo Alto community at large on the ground levelof Mitchell Park Place, an exciting project to provide much-needed inclusiveprograms to our community. As we collectively strive for progress, this initiativestands out as a testament to your commitment to uplifting the lives ofcommunity members of all abilities. The services offered by AbilityPath within Mitchell Park Place are alltransformative. Here’s why they matter: 1. Exercise, Mindfulness, and Wellness Programs: o Nurturing physical and mental well-being, theseprograms empower participants to lead healthier lives. 2. Career Development Services: o Equipping individuals with skills, confidence, andopportunities to thrive in the workforce. 3. Independent Living Skills Services: o Empowering individuals with the practical skillsneeded for independent living. From daily routines toself-advocacy, these services foster autonomy andconfidence. 4. Education Initiatives: o Lifelong learning is essential. These initiatives fostergrowth, curiosity, and a sense of achievement. 5. Financial Literacy Workshops: o Empowering financial independence and responsibledecision-making. 6. Art Classes and Music Classes: o Creative expression knows no bounds. These classesunlock hidden talents, provide joy, and helpindividuals communicate their thoughts and feelings. 7. Computer Training: o Digital literacy opens doors to communication,education, and independence. 8. Services for Stroke and Brain Injury Clients: o Compassionate care for those navigating uniquechallenges. 9. Office Space for Social Services: o A hub where individuals can access vital resources,connect with others, and receive personalized support. By supporting AbilityPath’s work at Mitchell Park Place, you are investing in afuture where everyone has a seat at the table. Our community thrives when weembrace diversity, celebrate abilities, and create spaces that uplift everyone. Thank you for championing this cause. Together, we will build a stronger, moreinclusive Palo Alto. Sincerely,Nancy Cutter Parker Former Board President of Abilities United From:Office of Supervisor Susan EllenbergTo:Council, CitySubject:D4 February NewsletterDate:Thursday, February 29, 2024 4:02:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Greetings D4 residents & friends - As winter's chill begins to wane and the first hintsof warmth grace the air, there's a palpable sense ofexcitement building in the hearts of many - Springis just around the corner. The warmer weather hasalready generated some buzz regarding some ofour upcoming community celebrations such as theannual Bunnies and Bonnets parade. This year Iwant to extend an invite for anyone to join us inthe streets for the parade! Keep an eye on oursocial media as the March 30th parade approachesfor how to RSVP to join us. On a colder note, this winter brought heavy stormsthat affected many of our residents with poweroutages and damaged property. To ensure thateveryone has the proper resources to address anyof these nature created issues please see some ofthe links attached below: Storm Resources Storm Inconvenience Program Back Up Battery ApplicationFood Safety Tips Until next month, I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy! CA Guaranteed Income NowSanta Clara County has become a statewide leaderfor guaranteed income programs. As a foundingmember of Counties for Guaranteed Income, I waseager for the opportunity to advocate andspotlight the great pilot programs we have alreadybegun here within our county at the State level.What makes these programs so important is thegroups that are impacted. Former Foster Youth,Unhoused High School Seniors, Justice-InvolvedClients, and Young Mothers make up the fourCounty run pilot programs. By providing each ofthese groups a guaranteed basic income (GBI), itopens to door for opportunities in all avenues oflife from better childcare, more stable housingopportunities, enhanced career opportunities, andso many more chances to build a safe and thrivingfamily. The support we have received from State leaderssuch as Dave Cortesse have been immenselyimpactful to the success of these four programs. Itwas a proud moment for our county to be able toshowcase these successes in Sacramento and tocollaborate on ways to expand and betterprograms across the state. National Association of CountiesLegislative Conference An amazing grouping of county leaders across thenations 3,143 counties gathered in WashingtonD.C. this month to tackle essential issues thatimpact every county. Discussions ranged fromdisaster and crisis responses, the impact thatmental health services have on a community, theimportance of digital connectivity, and so manymore pressing issues that benefit from nationalcollaboration. The participation of the California State Associationof Counties gives us a great benefit to achievechange in our own county. The next meeting is setfor July 12-15 which will give another chance forour county leaders to collaborate on more ideas tobetter our community. Race and Health Disparities Community Board Following a referral from Supervisor Ellenberg andSupervisor Simitian, the Board of Supervisorsunanimously approved reestablishing the Race andHealth Disparities Community Board (RHDCB). Likeits first iteration, RHDCB is an advisory body to theBoard of Supervisors, for the purpose ofdeveloping recommendations, in partnership withAdministration, to address issues of race and race-based health disparities in health care deliverywithin the County. Applications for the RHDCB arenow open and are actively seeking constituentswho are current or former patients of the County’shealth and hospital system. RHDCB is also seeking members of organizationsdedicated to the following: racial justice, providingmental health services, community clinics orFederally Qualified Health Centers andorganizations who serve currently or formerlyincarcerated individuals, unhoused individuals,individuals with disabilities, immigrants, or LBTQIA+individuals. If you are interested in joining RHDCB,follow this link to apply: www.sccgov.org/vacancies Collaborative Policy MeetingsThis month I had the first meeting in a series ofmeetings that focuses on collaboration betweenState, County and City leaders. The first discussionwas centered around housing with the upcomingmeetings focus being related to Behavorial Health.These roundtables allow for every level ofgovernment that affects our community to cometogether to shed light on problems, solutions, andideas that play pivotal roles in addressing ourpriorities. Thank you to all the leaders who cameready to grow strong solutions together. Perinatal Equity Event This month I co-hosted a dinner with the ValleyHealth Foundation, convening the executiveleadership and senior medical staff of the hospitalspartnered in the County’s Public Health perinatalequity program. This included members of theCounty’s Health system, Kaiser, Stanford Children’s,El Camino Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospitalto raise awareness and discuss collaborativeapproaches for improving maternal health outcomes for the County’s African ancestrybirthing population. Blog Post: Midyear Budget & ERAF This month's blog post takes a little different form than usual. This month we will discuss the upcoming midyear budget and tackle a few concepts. Because of the denseness of the topic, there will be two blog posts along with some social media graphics and videos to better explain the details of the budget. The first of the blog posts will focus on the midyear budget as a whole and acts as a reflection of where we currently stand coming up to the next fiscal year. The second blog post takes a little deeper dive into the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) which plays a major role in the budgets current structure. Keep an eye out on social media for more budget breakdowns! Medium That’s it for now! As always, if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Warmly, Susan Ellenberg Board President Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 4 70 West Hedding East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 299-5040 Email Supervisor Ellenberg District 4 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. From:Ellen Turbow To:Council, City Subject:AbilityPath Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:32:17 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from emturbow@sbcglobal.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members,I am writing to express wholehearted support for a grant to AbilityPath from the City of Palo Alto to offer programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and the Palo Alto community at large on the ground level ofMitchell Park Place, an exciting project to provide much-needed inclusive programs to our community. As we collectively strive for progress, this initiative stands out as a testament to your commitment to uplifting the lives of community members of all abilities. The services offered by AbilityPath within Mitchell Park Place are alltransformative. Here’s why they matter: 1. Exercise, Mindfulness, and Wellness Programs: o Nurturing physical and mental well-being, these programs empower participants to lead healthierlives. 2. Career Development Services: o Equipping individuals with skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in the workforce. 3. Independent Living Skills Services: o Empowering individuals with the practical skills needed for independent living. From daily routines to self-advocacy, these services foster autonomyand confidence. 4. Education Initiatives: o Lifelong learning is essential. These initiatives foster growth, curiosity, and a sense of achievement. 5. Financial Literacy Workshops: o Empowering financial independence and responsible decision-making. 6. Art Classes and Music Classes: o Creative expression knows no bounds. These classes unlock hidden talents, provide joy, and help individuals communicate their thoughts and feelings.7. Computer Training: o Digital literacy opens doors to communication, education, and independence. 8. Services for Stroke and Brain Injury Clients: o Compassionate care for those navigating unique challenges. 9. Office Space for Social Services: o A hub where individuals can access vital resources, connect with others, and receive personalized support. By supporting AbilityPath’s work at Mitchell Park Place, you are investing ina future where everyone has a seat at the table. Our community thrives when we embrace diversity, celebrate abilities, and create spaces that uplift everyone. Thank you for championing this cause. Together, we will build a stronger,more inclusive Palo Alto. Sincerely, Ellen Turbow 1870 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 94303 P.S. Although this letter is a boilerplate, I want you to know that I have personally experienced the important contribution that this organization continues to provide to our community, From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Baker, Rob; Cecilia Taylor;Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; Daniel Kottke; Dave Price; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Don Austin;DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Enberg, Nicholas; Jensen, Eric; Friends of Cubberley; GRP-City Council;Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Hornung, Joel; Josh Becker; JulieLythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz;Michelle; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Raj Jayadev; Reifschneider,James; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Ahlquist; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sally Lieber; Sean Allen; Stump, Molly;Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Simitian; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron,Zachary; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; ladoris cordell; Foley,Michael; Burt, Patrick Subject:SAN FRANCISCO APOLOGIZES TO BLACK RESIDENTS FOR DECADES OF RACIST POLICIES Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:03:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. SAN FRANCISCO APOLOGIZES TO BLACK RESIDENTS FOR DECADES OF RACIST POLICIES https://abc7news.com/amp/san-francisco-apology-black-residents-discrimination-laws-sf- reparations/14472940/ From:Aram James To:Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Angie, Palo Alto Renters Association; Binder, Andrew; Bryan Gobin; Cecilia Taylor;Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; EdLauing; Emily Mibach; Friends of Cubberley; Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; JeffRosen; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong;Mata, Anthony; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; O"Neal, Molly; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee;cindy.chavez@os.sccgov.org; dennis burns; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Foley, Michael Subject:AIPAC"s $100,000,000 against pro-Peace progressives Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:09:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Our Revolution logo James, the political establishment and dark money pro-Netanyahu PACs are doing everything they can to get folks to ignore the massive victory for the pro-Peace voting bloc in Michigan. The media rushed to say that the “Uncommitted” vote means nothing. Really? 100,000 voters speaking out for Gaza means a great deal and has already made a major impact — we’re hearing talk of “temporary ceasefire” and must keep pushing for a permanent end to this horror. Then AIPAC — a right-wing special interest group that supports insurrectionists and corporate Democrats that has pledged to spend $100 million in elections against pro-Peace progressives — and its allies like the Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI), joined in sending texts to try to blunt our momentum for Peace and minimize the voice of 100,000 Democratic voters. DMFI is the group that spent millions to defeat Bernie in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary as soon as he gained momentum. The political establishment and dark money groups will do anything to silence candidates calling for Peace and the Democratic voters who want to end the war on Gaza. We need our grassroots supporters to step up now and help us fight back against $100,000,000 in AIPAC spending against pro- Peace progressives. Donate before midnight to help us hit our February fundraising goal. Our average donation in 2024 is just $17.11 — so each and every time you contribute, you’re helping us organize against big money. If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation to Our Revolution will process immediately. CHIP IN $12 CHIP IN $27 CHIP IN $35 CHIP IN $50 CHIP IN $100 CHIP IN OTHER AMOUNT Frankly, President Biden can’t afford to lose any votes from the Democratic base if he’s going to win Michigan and defeat Trump in November. Yet, this is what DMFI and AIPAC think of 100,000 people using their voice to stop the murder of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians: Here’s the truth: Our Revolution went all-in to turnout our progressive base to make Michigan a megaphone for Peace — and by doing so, we delivered an electoral wake-up call that the President cannot ignore. But here’s another truth: AIPAC, DMFI, and the political establishment will go all-in to defeat the progressives who speak out for Palestinian human rights and peace in Gaza. This is all a reminder that we must never become comfortable with an American campaign finance system where the slightest advocacy for peace or criticism of a bombing campaign killing tens of thousands of civilians leads to $100 million lined up against Peace candidates. That’s not democracy, it’s big money trying to silence the voices of peace in Congress. We can’t lose our progressive advocates for peace in Congress as AIPAC looks to target Pramila Jayapal, AOC, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee, and others. And we must elect one of our strongest Peace candidates, Barbara Lee, to the Senate on Tuesday! We don’t need $100 million, we just need you — we can make an outsized impact with grassroots donations on a shoestring budget. Your contribution today will go a long way to fuel Our Revolution’s work in 2024 — and we need $2,704 before midnight to hit our budget goals for the month. When we organize, we win. Our Revolution Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Website | Sign Up Our membership swag Our Revolution is the largest entirely grassroots funded progressive group in America. Help us defend democracy and take the fight directly to the establishment by committing to be a 2024 Movement Builder with a recurring donation of just $5 or more a month! 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=2e18a506-02b8- 4379-aecd-c8c151b95f16&appcode=SAN252&eguid=71bdeca3-671a-4f17-9add-b9dd8c20367f&pnum=2# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:amy kacher To:Council, City Subject:Outdoor eating Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:15:03 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from amykacher1@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Great inspiration https://www.instagram.com/reel/C378hUHgY2A/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== hey, we are all just people From:Richard Corny To:Council, City; Kou, Lydia Subject:Thanks for reopening Cal Ave Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:11:46 AM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from guitarrichie@yahoo.com. Learn whythis is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachmentsand clicking on links.________________________________ Just a few pics of people somehow thinking Cal Ave is reopened. The first two are from this morning.We don’t want anyone to get ran over by some idiot and by the way when that car left it did almost runsomeone over.You know how I feel about the street closure but if it’s to stay closed the city is far far far away from asafe Cal Ave and should just reopen it for now.Thank you. Sent from my iPhone From:matt@evolutionaryteams.com To:palo-alto@fridaysforfutureusa.org Subject:FFF Follow Up – Feb 23 (Week #111) Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:01:59 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. We had a wide-ranging conversation about the perpetrators of climate disinformation and how to combat that with conversations, humor, theater and music. Wereviewed our 2024 goals and entertained a proposal to promote climate action in neighboring communities. Even King Earth stopped by and shared his tribute toLouis Pasteur. Next, we turned to planning the April 19 Climate Rally – Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels. Please RSVP and send this link to your network:https://actionnetwork.org/events/global-fight-to-end-fossil-fuels-april-19 Kadir is excited to create a short video to promote the upcoming rally. We’ll each share one sentence for the video. Thanks, Kadir, for organizing this! Kudos to the 350 SV Palo Alto team for organizing another amazing canvass. This time we reached nearly 400 homes to get the word out on Palo Alto’s heat pumpwater heater program. On Monday, Diane reported that there was a big surge in sign-ups, so we know that canvassing works! If you haven’t already upgraded yourwater heater, start now by contacting the Palo Alto water heater program office here. Prepare now so that you won’t be caught by surprise when your water heaterfails! The next Climate Friendly Book Club meeting is scheduled for Friday 3/22. We will finish All We Can Save, the last chapter 8 – “Rise.” By the way, one of thebook’s editors/contributors, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, is releasing her next book – What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures – this summer. Youcan preorder here. Thanks, Claudia, for organizing these powerful conversations!’ Casey encouraged Ingrid, George and me to attend a viewing of The Week, a powerful film about people’s growing awareness of our polycrisis and comingcollapse of food, biodiversity, political/security and climate systems. We then had a guided conversation empathizing with young people and the world in chaosthat awaits them. The next two sessions will focus on how we got here and what we can do going forward. Thanks, Casey, for bringing us into these impactfulconversations. The Coalition for a True School of Sustainability is encouraging people to attend an upcoming meeting of the Committee on Funding for Energy Research andEducation (CFERE) at Stanford. The session is on Wednesday, March 13. Learn more and RSVP here. We appreciate their work to eliminate fossil fuel industrymoney and influence from academic research. The First Friday Climate Slow March is scheduled for this Friday, but the weather forecast does not look promising. If it is raining, we will postpone the march andseek shelter at NOLA for lunch and conversation. Keep Up the Fight and See You Friday! In Progress n/a 230 Installations Total Full Service HPWHs installed 184 158 140 117 90 70 27 16 12 8 Total DIY HPWH installed 49 44 43 37 n/a 13 Total HPWHs installed 233 202 183 154 n/a 83 Target Installations 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Monthly Installation Rate Monthly Installation Rate 31 19 29 n/a n/a 43 13 9 4 7 Target Monthly Installation Rate 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 *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 26: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Teki9aMxFjkreLuK9 What We Are Reading/Watching/Listening to: Climate One podcast: https://www.climateone.org/listen-watch/podcasts The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens (podcast): https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/ Follow Fridays For Future Palo Alto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuture_paloalto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fri4Future_PA Email notifications of FFF Palo Alto events: https://mailchi.mp/c8c130127345/join-fridays-for-future-palo-alto You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in supporting climate action in Palo Alto. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please let me know. Matt Schlegel Organizer Fridays For Future Palo Alto Cell: 650-924-8923 Email: Palo-Alto@FridaysForFutureUSA.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuture_paloalto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fri4Future_PA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGKrv_ADB5k7HPK9FJO_Hw Web: https://fridaysforfutureusa.org/local-groups/palo-alto/ Email List: https://mailchi.mp/c8c130127345/join-fridays-for-future-palo-alto From:Samia Cullen To:Council, City Subject:Burglaries in Old Palo Alto Date:Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:38:56 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from samiacullen@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links.I have been living in Palo Alto since 1992. I live on Washington Avenueon a small cul de sac in Old Palo Alto. Almost every other house on our cul de sac has been burglarized.According to the police report there have also been recent burglaries onthe third block of Santa Rita in January, and on the 1900 block of Cowperin February, another one on Seale… We no longer feel safe in our house. Our community is an affluent community and it looks like it’s beingtargeted because of that. I asked the police department for a statistical crime report to attach it to myletter. I was disappointed when they asked me to pay $82 to email me areport! I saw a police officer parked around the corner from my house and askedhim if he was aware of the recent burglaries in our area. I thought that thepolice department might be monitoring our area. The police officer had noclue about what’s happening in our neighborhood and told me that even ifhe saw a burglary happening he cannot do anything about it. I wasshocked by his response. So whatever he was doing parked in ourneighborhood it was not to try to reduce crime. So all of this has left me wondering what the police department is doing tokeep our neighborhood safe and what are they spending our taxes dollarson? I would hope that their main job is to keep our neighborhood safe butapparently not. Does the police department have any plans to deal with these crimesbesides issuing reports? Are they doing anything about? Are they educatingthe officers or locals on how to deal with these crimes? Is anyoneoverseeing what the police department is doing or not doing? It seems that residents are left to try to figure out what to do by themselves. As I told the officer that asked $82 for the statistical report: it looks likethe police department could better use the report to educate their officers and maybe they can come up with a plan to better protect ourneighborhoods and pursue these criminals. Or maybe not as nobody seems to care. Samia Cullen650.384.5392 From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Angel, David; Wagner, April; Binder,Andrew; Council, City; D Martell; David S. Norris; DuJuan Green; Enberg, Nicholas; Greg Tanaka; Jeff Moore; JeffRosen; KEVIN JENSEN; Lotus Fong; Michelle; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Reifschneider, James; Sean Allen;Perron, Zachary; dennis burns; Tannock, Julie Subject:South Bay assemblymember’s bill would compel rights for families after police violence Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:21:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. South Bay assemblymember’s bill would compel rights for families after police violence https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/28/south-bay-inspired-bill-would-compel-rights-for- families-after-police-violence/ From:Aram James To:Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Cecilia Taylor; Council, City; D Martell; Daniel Kottke; David S. Norris;DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Greg Tanaka; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Lewisjames; Linda Jolley; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Otto Lee; dennis burns Subject:Santa Clara County housed a record number of homeless people last year. But even more fell into homelessness First-time homelessness spiked across the South Bay Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:04:19 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Santa Clara County houseda record number ofhomeless people last year.But even more fell intohomelessness First-time homelessness spiked across the South Bay https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/28/santa-clara-county-housed-a-record-number-of-homeless-people-last-year-but-even-more-fell-into-homelessness/ From:Per Maresca To:Council, City Subject:AbilityPath Grant Proposal Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:50:44 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from perw66@comcast.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members, I hope that you will do all you can to support the grant proposal to help AbilityPath build offices at Mitchell Park Place. That place would be so valuable for ID/DD people like me to access services, even if we are not residents. Thank you, Per Maresca Palo Alto From:Linnea WICKSTROM To:Council, City Cc:Linnea WICKSTROM Subject:March 4, Item 8: Support for AbilityPath Grant Proposal Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:39:48 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ljwickstrom@comcast.net. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Mayor Stone, Vice-Mayor Lauing, Council Members As you discuss the 2024 City Council Priority Objectives and Finance Committee and Policy & Services Committee Workplans, and as the Finance Committee does its work, I hope all will support Council Member Kou’s grant proposal for AbilityPath. That proposal, to support AbilityPath in creating and sustaining a Palo Alto headquarters in the new Mitchell Park Place apartments being built by Eden Housing will be a great benefit to our community. AbilityPath provides so many services to intellectually and developmentally disabled people such as my son. This proposal will help build a local AbilityPath HQ so residents of Palo Alto, residents of Mitchell Park Place, and AbilityPath clients can access services easily. Thank you for your support for Council Member Kou’s grant proposal as it winds its way through the planning process, Linnea Wickstrom Monroe Drive Palo Alto From:Kent Lauder To:Council, City Subject:natural gas elimination Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:25:08 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from kentlauder@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To: Palo Alto City Council 2/28/24 Dear council members. I have just read in the Post the article concerning the suspension of natural gas bans in your city The following is a copy of a Letter to the Editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal of a few weeks ago, and about the problems involved with eliminating natural usage that you might be interested in. To the Journal: In a previous LTE to the Daily Journal, I stated that I was concerned about Peninsula Clean Energy's efforts to eliminate natural gas in residential and officebuildings. Eliminating non renewals is critical, but there is a huge consequence that is overlooked. If natural gas is eliminated, PG&E must ramp up electrical generation as a replacement, and since current renewables are being used to the fullest, natural gasis their only resource. Therein lies the problem. When natural gas is burned to produce electricity, there is a 40% energy loss in the conversion. In other words, if a gas appliance is replaced with an electric one, more gas will be consumed than if the original gas appliance were not replaced. The consequence is that more pollutantswill be put into the atmosphere, not less. The U. S. Energy Information Administration, (the statistical analyses division of the DOE), Claims that until more renewables are on line, [an important point] using gas is, in their words: ”the ecological friendlier choice.” In my discussions with those involved with Clean Energy, I have gotten only equivocating responses, as they do not seem to want to address the situation straight on. So I looked for more substantiation. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is probably the most respected and influential scientist in thecountry. Recently, he posted a video concerning the wastefulness of using natural gas to produce electricity. I sent him a letter similar to the first one I wrote for the Journal. This is his (abbreviated) response. “Dear Kent, thank you for sharing your sensibly reasoned thoughts. Seems like itshould be fleshed into a much larger OpEd and sent to major newspapers … Not all are on the same page, as you’ve duly noted. . .” Neil. Indeed. Thank you for reading Kent Lauder, Burlingame kentlauder@gmail.com 415 716 5310 From:Ann Balin To:cttaylor@menlopark.gov; city.council@menlopark.gov Cc:Stone, Greer; Council, City Subject:City Council of Menlo Park authorize historic application for Sunset Property Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:09:59 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from alafargue@mac.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Mayor Cecilia Taylor and council members, I am a Palo Alto native with ties to Sunset as Dave Clark the long term editor lived in the Los Arboles Eichler tract and was our neighbor. I am still in contact with his son Tom Clark. My late father was friends with the Lanes. I know Dan Gregory who wrote the biography ofMay the architect for the Sunset building. Dan also worked at Sunset for years. The cultural impact of Sunset magazine and books including Sunset Western Garden Book, the comprehensive western plant encyclopedia, is renowned. The Lanes influenced the countrywith their publications and this site in Menlo Park is where it all began. The Sunset property borders Palo Alto as you well know. Having the proposed towers built will impact Menlo Park and Palo Alto. This project is not compatible with neighborhoods inMenlo Park and Palo Alto. CEQA will be triggered as both cities border the San Francisquito Creek. A tower higher than the Statue of Liberty on this property is unconscionable. I am writing to urge Menlo Park’s city council require an application be submitted for thisimportant structure to be designated on the historic register. The article below exemplifies how the council’s instruction spearheaded the campaign to get the Lott house on the historic register. I am urging the Menlo Park city council to do the same if this has not already been acted on.There is no time to lose. Having the Sunset property designated will help put the brakes on this unsuitable project that will harm both our communities. Respectfully yours, Ann Lafargue Balin(650) 274-3307 Begin forwarded message: From: Ann Balin <alafargue@mac.com> Subject: Lott Home designated as historical site – Chico Enterprise- Record Date: February 28, 2024 at 11:12:33 AM PST To: Ann Lafargue Balin <alafargue@mac.com> The city council urged that this historical home be put on the historic register. https://www.chicoer.com/2024/02/28/lott-home-designated-as-historical-site/?utm_email=6431C4BC0471640654C1C562CC&lctg=6431C4BC0471640654C1C562CC&active=yesD&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicoer.com%2f2024%2f02%2f28%2flott-home-designated-as-historical-site%2f&utm_campaign=norcal-chico-morning-report&utm_content=automated Lott Home designated as hisorical site Kyra Gottesman February 28, 2024 at 4:05 a.m. The hybrid rose garden in Sank Park at the Lott Home in full bloom May 4, 2021 in Oroville, California. (Kyra Gottesman/Mercury-Regiser) OROVILLE – The C.F. Lott Home has been honored with a designation as a hisoric site by the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII. Oroville-resident Vicki Paxton is a member of the Sacramento-based Pricilla Alden Chapter of the society and was responsible for nominating the hisoric home and museum for the designation. “One of the goals of the organization is to identify and mark hisorical sites, especially those from the colonial period,” said Paxton. “In California we don’t have any, except maybe some Spanish sites down south, because the period ended in 1783, but we do mark sites if we can jusify their hisorical signifcance.” The National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century is a nonproft organization founded in 1915. Its members are women who are lineal descendants of ancesors who lived and served in one of the original Colonies prior to 1701. The society is based in Washington D.C., and is currently comprised of 48 sate societies, which are further divided into chapters. The Victorian revival syle home was built in 1856 by Charles Fayette Lott, a gold-rush pioneer who helped form California’s government and sarted the frs Citrus Exchange in California. The home is one of fve city museums and boass a collection of original furnishings as well as paintings, rugs, textiles, clothes, silver and glassware from the period of 1849 to 1910. Paxton said she believed the “lovely old home and the Lott family” were hisorically consequential to the city so began the designation process in 2022 but really got to work in March 2023 after receiving permission from the Oroville City Council to nominate the site. “The home really epitomizes the life syle of well-to-do settlers of the late 1800s. They had fne furnishings, crysal, China and gave dinner parties,” Paxton said. “Judge Lott had property, cattle, the house, a successful law practice and was involved in ranching and agriculture. His wife Susan and his daughter, Cornelia, were also both active in community and in women’s organizations.” With assisance from Lott Home docents and Heather McCaferty, Oroville cultural facilities curator, Paxton researched and photographed the home for the application packet. She presented the application to the Pricilla Alden Chapter president who approved it and sent it to the sate chapter for review. Once the sate chapter approved it the application was forwarded to the national chapter in Washington D.C. for the fnal seal of approval which was granted in June 2023. “Being recognized by an organization that has a vigorous process of vetting and analyzing the importance of a hisorical building is an honor,” said McCaferty. “It recognizes the Lott home and family as contributing to the wider sory of America. Receiving this marker is signifcant because it reinforces what we already know about Lott home – that it’s important in terms of undersanding our own local hisory.” Suzanne Fichter, national chair of marking and preservation for NSCD XVII, said she processes about 20 hisorical designation applications a year. While the organization does focus on colonial sites, Fichter said that if a site “has signifcance and is important to the people who live in the area” that is taken into consideration. “As of 2019 we had 750 hisorical sites designated throughout the sates. We have well over 850 now,” said Fichter. “And, as of 2019 there were jus 10 sites in California.” With its designation as a hisorical site, the Lott Home joins other notable NSCD XVII California hisorical locations including the Hotel Coronado in San Diego, the Donaldina Cameron House in San Francisco and General George S. Patton’s headquarters in Chiriaco among others. In the recent pas, the Pricilla Alden Chapter has also garnered hisorical designation for a museum in Roseville and a church in Lincoln, said Paxton. A bronze-cas plaque commemorating the Lott Home’s selection as a NSCD XVII hisorical site has been made and will be unveiled after insallation during a special public ceremony at 11 a.m. March 22 at 1067 Montgomery St. “Getting the hisorical designation seemed like it was worth doing,” said Paxton, who will be speaking at the ceremony. “I really love that old home.” From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Braden Cartwright; Cindy Chavez; Council,City; D Martell; Dave Price; David S. Norris; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Josh Becker; KEVINJENSEN; Linda Jolley; Lotus Fong; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; Raymond Goins; Reifschneider, James; Robert. Jonsen;Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;Vara Ramakrishnan; Perron, Zachary; dennis burns; district1@bos.sccgov.org; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Watch "UPDATE: Cop Who Fatally Tased Black Homeless Man Is Begging For His Job Back" on YouTube Date:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:23:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://youtu.be/Xzgi6Wqqzr0?si=NiGgqBEGykhtPyqi From:Judith Richardson To:Council, City Subject:Letter to PA Council on Ability Path. Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 9:44:10 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jfdyrm4@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. ________________________________ Dear Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members, I am writing you to encourage your support for a Grant to Honor one of our outstanding local service nonprofits, Ability Path and their recent development of a Community Center as part of the new Mitchel Park Place affordable housing complex. See my endorsement letter enclosed in the pdf below. Sincerely, Judith F. Richardson Sent from my iPad Judy Richardson 650 906-4773 jfdyrm4@gmail.com From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Baker, Rob; Braden Cartwright; BryanGobin; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Don Austin; DonnaWallach; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Emily Mibach; Greg Tanaka; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; JoshBecker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Lewis james; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; O"Neal, Molly;Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Roberta Ahlquist; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Stump, Molly; Supervisor OttoLee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; Vicki Veenker; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron,Zachary; dennis burns; district1@bos.sccgov.org Subject:After weeks of protest, tiny Ojai passes Gaza cease-fire resolution Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:45:46 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. After weeks of protest, tiny Ojai passes Gaza cease-fire resolution https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-27/ojai-passes-israel-gaza-ceasefire-resolution From:susan and hartzell To:Council, City Cc:Soheila Mozayan Subject:Support new building 525 East Charleston by Abilitypath Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:02:28 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from hartzellhs@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. I have been involved with services for the handicapped for 20 years with CAR, AbilityUnited and now Abilitypath. These services are so important to our citizens with the challenge ofcaring for a handicapped child. This need falls to the local community because there is very little support from the State or Federal program. We are fortunate to have an effectivecommunity agency committed to providing these services with local Board of Directors and effective fund raising. I ask that you recognize the value of this project providing servicesAND housing for handicapped clients. Sincerely, Harry Hartzell MD. Susan and Harry Hartzell 850 Webster Street Apt 430 Palo Alto, CA 94301 From:Loran Harding To:Loran Harding; alumnipresident@stanford.edu; antonia.tinoco@hsr.ca.gov; fred beyerlein;bearwithme1016@att.net; bballpod; boardmembers; David Balakian; Leodies Buchanan; Council, City; CathyLewis; cramirez.electriclab133@gmail.com; dan.richard@earthlink.net; Daniel Zack; dallen1212@gmail.com;dennisbalakian; Doug Vagim; eappel@stanford.edu; Scott Wilkinson; Gabriel.Ramirez@fresno.gov;George.Rutherford@ucsf.edu; huidentalsanmateo; Irv Weissman; jerry ruopoli; Joel Stiner; Sally Thiessen;karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; kfsndesk; Kevin.Nower@bestbuy.com; MY77FJ@gmail.com; margaret-sasaki@live.com; maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net; Mark Standriff; Mayor; merazroofinginc@att.net; nick yovino;news@fresnobee.com; newsdesk; russ@topperjewelers.com; Steve Wayte; terry; tsheehan;vallesR1969@att.net; yicui@stanford.edu Subject:Fwd: Bloodbath for Chinese EV makers- 2 many Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 5:18:24 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: Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 3:17 PM Subject: Fwd: Bloodbath for Chinese EV makers- 2 manyTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Tuesday, February 27, 2024 To all, including Mary Barra and Elon Musk- There are something like 90 ninety Chinese EV companies, and they can't all survive.BYD is the biggest and strongest. They will survive. Many think the government of China should force some of them to merge, the way our US government did with the banks in 2008. China's biggest EV manufacturers warn staff that a "SEA OF BLOOD" is coming (youtube.com) And this: Chinese EV Makers Are Going BANKRUPT Leaving Huge EV GRAVEYARDS Behind!(youtube.com) Switching topic, Tesla has a feature called "easy entry". The steering wheel rises up and the driver's seat goes back to make entry and exit easier. When the driver is in the driver's seatand touches the brake pedal, the system reverses. BUT in this video, the owner shows that even when that happens and he tries to enter the car with its obnoxious, severely sloping Apillar, he hits his head. He shows us that here at 5:35. The car needs about 3 or 4 more inches of clearance there, like the great cars of the 70s, built for humans. Sure hope that Teslaand GM, et. al., are watching this. They are losing millions of sales with their current idea of a sloping A pillar. Tesla's Easy Entry seems to help, but it does not cure the issue of headbumping on the severely sloping A pillar for taller people. Start watching this at the 4minute mark. Tesla's EASY ENTRY feature - YouTube Humans have not evolved since the 70s, but the A pillars sure have. In the wrong direction.People won't buy a car that is tough to get in and out of. If the new Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 2 are too far along to cure this issue, I recommend they start planning a vehicle whichdoes. See the way the tops of the doors extended up partially into the roof on the Tucker 48. I like that idea. L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. From:Flores, Jessica To:City Mgr; Shikada, Ed; Council, City; Horrigan-Taylor, Meghan Subject:ON DEADLINE: SF Chronicle inquiry Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:11:12 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jessica.flores@sfchronicle.com. Learn why thisis important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Good afternoon, I’m Jessica Flores, a reporter with the SF Chronicle. I’m writing regarding Macy’s plans to shutter 150 stores across the country and would like to know if the Palo Alto store at the Stanford Shopping Center is one of them. Have you heard from Macy’s officials that the Palo Alto store will close? If so, could you please provide a statement about the closure? Thanks much in advance. My deadline is ASAP. Best, Jessica Flores (she/her) General Assignment Reporter e. jessica.flores@sfchronicle.com t. @jesssmflores c. 323·251·3404 From:D Martell To:Adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com Cc:bjohnson@embarcaderomediagroup.com; Bill Johnson; Bill Johnson; Jay Thorwaldson; Joe Simitian; clambert@embarcaderopublishing.com; Dave Price; rMacasero@bayareanewsgroup.com; info@sanjosespotlight.com; Council, City; Shikada, Ed; Julie Lythcott-Haims; swright@embarcaderomedia.org Subject:Update - MARTELL | 1st Amendment censorship - Palo Alto Weekly Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:54:25 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Adam DawesPublisher, Palo Alto Weekly President & CEO, Embarcadero Media Dear Adam, Thank you for explaining your new publishing restrictions. I found this online. ' Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.Dec 4, 2023 " Yours truly,-Danielle------------------------Danielle MartelldmPaloAlto@gmail.comPalo Alto City Council Candidate 2016 & 2005 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Adam Dawes <adawes@embarcaderopublishing.com>Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 6:41 AMSubject: Re: MARTELL | 1st Amendment censorship - Palo Alto WeeklyTo: D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> Thank you for your email. As we have converted to a nonprofit at the beginning of the year, we are no longer able tomake any endorsements on political candidates nor publish reader letters or comments that appear to favor or disfavor another candidate. 501c(3) organizations like ours are not allowedto be seen as putting our thumbs on the scale in favor or against a particular candidate. To do so would be to put at risk our tax exempt status. It appears that the heart of your criticism of Lythcott-Haims is that she is not spending sufficient time on her Palo Alto City Council responsibilities because she is running forCongress. We need to steer clear of such election oriented criticism. thanks, Adam On Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 6:18 PM D Martell <dmpaloalto@gmail.com> wrote: Adam DawesPublisher, Palo Alto WeeklyPresident & CEO, Embarcadero Media Dear Mr. Dawes: You are breaching your obligation and commitment to the public by not publishing myletter-to-the-editor. I am upset to receive today's email from your Palo Alto News Editor,stating the following. "We just made a newsroom-wide decision to not publish letters during theprimary that specifically endorse or reject current candidates. While your letteris clearly addressing issues with Julie's (Julie Lythcott-Haims) work on the council(Palo Alto City Council), I don't feel that it's appropriate to publish it while she isrunning for higher office and while we aren't currently publishing letters of thisnature. That said, after the primary I am happy to revisit this." ----------- Citizens are entitled to be fully informed about candidates BEFORE the election. In fact,this is the MOST important time to be informed about a candidate. Refer to RepublicanParty of Minnesota v. White. The CORE of our First Amendment is to be able to criticisepublic political figures. The Supreme Court decided in its landmark 1964 New York Times Co. v.Sullivan decision ruling that “debate on public issues should be uninhibited,robust, and wide-open.” New York Times Co. v. Sullivan is frequently ranked as one of the GREATEST Supreme Court decisions of the modern era. -----------The elephant in the room is ... Did Julie Lythcott-Haims, and the Jewish lobby and supporters behind her, put undue pressure on the Palo Alto Weekly so that your paper censored me? I am available to meet to discuss the perils of First Amendment censorship at the Palo Alto Weekly. Please reconsider, and publish my very important newsworthy comments. God, Home, Country Yours truly, Danielle Martell ------------------------ dmPaloAlto@gmail.com t: 650.856.0700 Palo Alto City Council Candidate 2016 & 2005 From:Jenn Wagstaff Hinton To:Council, City Cc:Jennifer Wagstaff Hinton; jhinton Subject:City of PA Grant for Mitchell Park Place - please support! Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:30:16 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jennwaghinton@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members, I am writing to you as a Palo Alto native resident and special needs parentserved by AbilityPath to express my wholehearted support for a grant toAbilityPath from the City of Palo Alto to offer programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and the Palo Alto community at large on the ground level of Mitchell Park Place, an exciting project to provide much-needed inclusive programs to our community. As wecollectively strive for progress, this initiative stands out as a testament to your commitment to uplifting the lives of community members of all abilities. Having participated in City Council and ARB project hearings for decades, I found that the unanimous support for this landmark mixed-useproject at 525 E. Charleston Road has been extraordinarily positive! The services offered by AbilityPath within Mitchell Park Place are all transformative. Here’s why they matter: 1. Exercise, Mindfulness, and Wellness Programs: o Nurturing physical and mental well-being, these programs empower participants to lead healthier lives. 2. Career Development Services: o Equipping individuals with skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in the workforce. 3. Independent Living Skills Services: o Empowering individuals with the practical skillsneeded for independent living. From daily routines to self-advocacy, these services foster autonomy and confidence. 4. Education Initiatives: o Lifelong learning is essential. These initiatives foster growth, curiosity, and a sense of achievement. 5. Financial Literacy Workshops: o Empowering financial independence and responsible decision-making. 6. Art Classes and Music Classes: o Creative expression knows no bounds. Theseclasses unlock hidden talents, provide joy, and help individuals communicate their thoughts and feelings. 7. Computer Training: o Digital literacy opens doors to communication, education, and independence. 8. Services for Stroke and Brain Injury Clients: o Compassionate care for those navigating uniquechallenges. 9. Office Space for Social Services: o A hub where individuals can access vital resources, connect with others, and receivepersonalized support. By supporting AbilityPath’s work at Mitchell Park Place, you are investing ina future where everyone has a seat at the table. Our community thrives when we embrace diversity, celebrate abilities, and create spaces that uplift everyone. Thank you for championing this cause. Together, we will build a stronger,more inclusive Palo Alto! Sincerely, Jennifer Wagstaff Hinton 3838 La Selva Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Special needs parent and AbilityPath Board Director From:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:March Mixer - Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10:01:00 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Palo Alto Chamber Mixer ad Chamber Mixer & Business Networking Event We are delighted to invite you to the March Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Xfinity store by Comcast! There will be food, drinks, engaging discussion, and plenty of networking opportunities with local business professionals! Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Xfinity Store by Comcast 2825 El Camino Real #100 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Special Keynote Speaker: Palo Alto Mayor Greer Stone Topic: Palo Alto 2024 Priorities Food & Beverages provided by Namaste Indian Cuisine The Penny Ice Creamery We look forward to seeing you there! Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 >RSVP ONLINE NOW 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:Charlie Weidanz To:Council, City Subject:LAST DAYS to Register: Women in Enterprise Speaker Series - Margaret Jackson, #1 Radio Personality in Silicon Valley Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:00:18 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:Aslihan Biyikoglu To:Council, City; board@caltrain.com; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Lauing, Ed; Stone, Greer;Tanaka, Greg; Veenker, Vicki Cc:mcrodwell@gmail.com; steve.ross@gmail.com; Josaxe@icloud.com Subject:Ensuring Safety at Palo Alto Rail Crossings for Our Children and Community Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 9:04:58 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from ab.design@outlook.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Members of the Palo Alto City Council, Palo Alto Rail Committee, and CaltrainOfficials, We are reaching out with a deep sense of urgency and concern, compelled by the tragic events that have unfolded in our community. Within the first two months of this year alone, we have mourned the loss of two lives due to collisions with Caltrain at railroad crossings in Palo Alto. The most recent incident involved a Palo Alto High School student, a loss that has deeply shaken our community, coming shortly after another devastating loss in January where a pedestrian was fatally struck near the California Avenue station. These tragedies underscore a critical and immediate need for action to improve safety at our railroad crossings, alongside expediting and finalizing the grade separation project. The frequency and severity of these incidents within such a short span of time have raised alarm and urgency among Palo Alto parents, residents, and beyond. In response, our community has rallied together, advocating for change through a petition that has quickly garnered significant support. This petition emphasizes the urgent need to both expedite and finalize the grade separation project and to implement immediate solutions to enhance safety at railroad crossings. The details of this petition and the collective plea of our community can be found at https://chng.it/FY9qgB59qN The loss of two lives in such a brief period is a harrowing reminder of the stakes involved in delaying action. We urge you to prioritize this matter and collaborate closely with the community to address these safety concerns promptly. We must expedite the grade Can you spare a minute to helpthis campaign? Ensuring Safety at Palo Alto Rail Crossings forOur Children chng.it separation project and take immediate, tangible steps to safeguard our residents. Together, we have the opportunity to make meaningful progress toward ensuring the safety of our community, particularly our youth, who must navigate these crossings daily. Moreover, we respectfully request the opportunity to speak at the next meeting of the Palo Alto City Council or the Palo Alto Rail Committee. We wish to discuss these urgent matters further and advocate for the swift implementation of safety measures and the expedited completion of the grade separation project. Your guidance, support, and immediate action are crucial at this juncture. Thank you for giving this matter the urgent attention it demands. Let us come together to prevent any further loss of life and ensure such tragedies do not recur. Our community's safety must be our paramount concern. Sincerely, Aslihan Biyikoglu, Steven Ross, Josie Levy, Carmen Rodwell From:John Kelley To:Council, City Subject:PA-PACC-Bike Safety --- Public Comment - What will you do to prevent cyclists from being killed in Palo Alto? Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 5:06:03 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Public Comment (Regular Meeting, Monday, February 26, 2024) Dear Mayor Stone, Vice Mayor Lauing, and Council Members, As reported by both the Daily Post and Palo Alto Online, a cyclist was tragically killed lastMonday night at the intersection between Embarcadero and Newell. What will you do to prevent cyclists from being killed in Palo Alto? Why is Palo Alto apparently not already a Vision Zero Community? Palo Alto and especially all those who cycle in our community need to hear what you will do. Thank you very much for considering these concerns, John John Kelley From:Jill Sturm To:Jill Sturm Subject:Fwd: Spread the word about free tax events this week Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 4:37:11 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jill@tax-aid.org. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Please forward the message below to your community members and networks. Thank you! Best, Jill Sturm Executive Director, Tax-Aid Pronouns: she/her/hers 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1155, San Francisco, CA 94104Phone and Fax: 415-229-9239 jill@tax-aid.org www.tax-aid.org/ Want to stay up to date with Tax-Aid? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://tax-aid.org/newsletter-subscription/ Visit us on Facebook! Instagram taxaid_ ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Tax-Aid <Tax_Aid@mail.vresp.com>Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:30 PMSubject: Spread the word about free tax events this weekTo: <jill@tax-aid.org> Click to view this email in a browser February 2024 Tax-Aid new logo About Us Through skilled volunteers, Tax-Aid provides year-round free tax services to strengthen our San Francisco Bay Area community. Donate to Tax-Aid btn_donateCC_LG Dear Jill Sturm, We have the following tax events this week: The Tax-Aid team will be at the following location on: Wednesday, February 28th SVB Experience Center 532 Market Street San Francisco 4-6 pm Please note: This is a drop off only event. Your taxes will not be prepared the same day. This is an opportunity for you to complete our tax questionnaire and leave copies (no originals please) of your tax documents so that we can prepare your taxes. They will be delivered to you electronically of via US mail. On Thursday February 29th Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City 1 - 5 pm By appointment only. Make an appointment at www.tax-aid.org/inpersonhelp On Saturday March 2nd we will be at the following locations for in person tax assistance: Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City 10 am - 2 pm Martin Luther King Community Center 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo 10 am - 2 pm Our Second Home 725 Price Street, Daly City 10 am - 2 pm Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 10 am - 2pm Your friends at Tax-Aid Home | About Tax-Aid | Need Tax Help? | Volunteers | News Media | Donate Now Email: admin@tax-aid.org If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe Tax-Aid235 Montgomery Street, suite 1155San Francisco, California 94104US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. From:Dilma Coleman To:Council, City Subject:Ruth Ginsburg"s voice utters my my my by Johnny Gil. No Congress for Peter Dixon. Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 3:47:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C31F60kvpen/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== From:Dilma Coleman To:Council, City Subject:Ruth Ginsburg"s voice it possible.. daughter if eye contact with Link driver lipstick eater. Peter Dixon no Congress. Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 3:46:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2a0P1Yubs-/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== From:Sheriff Transparency To:Raymond Goins Cc:Aram James; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Wagner, April; Braden Cartwright; Council, City; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; Greg Tanaka; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Jose Valle; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; Raj Jayadev; Reifschneider, James; Robert. Jonsen; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; dennis burns; District1@bos.sccgov.org; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Re: Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 2:31:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Raymond, Right? Thank you! ~SCCSTG On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 1:28 PM Raymond Goins <goinsrayl@gmail.com> wrote:Yea, their a long history of gangs in law enforcement, Cdcr has one called the green wall. I wonder what the ins in San Jose is calledSent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-22/oversight-investigators- find-deputy-gang-logo-outside-los-angeles-womens-jail From:Raymond Goins To:Aram James Cc:michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Wagner, April; Braden Cartwright; Council, City; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; Greg Tanaka; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Jose Valle; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; Raj Jayadev; Reifschneider, James; Robert. Jonsen; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; dennis burns; District1@bos.sccgov.org; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Re: Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 1:28:21 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from goinsrayl@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Yea, their a long history of gangs in law enforcement, Cdcr has one called the green wall. I wonder what the ins in San Jose is calledSent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-22/oversight-investigators- find-deputy-gang-logo-outside-los-angeles-womens-jail From:Rossana Mattioli To:Council, City Subject:Rights and duty about " idea " : give me the way . Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 1:01:20 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. Dear Government of the City of Palo Alto in California, USA, I, Rossana Mattioli Spallanzani from Florence, do not know how to behave, in respect of the rights of an "idea" of certain scientific importance which would have been distinguished Nobel Prize for evolution in knowledge of the planet and on international prevention of earthquake-related risks. The person, who died after the first serious disaster in Japan in March 2011, could have achieved it and created a prevention network rated at 99% on all the serious earthquakes that occurred and the resulting hydrogeological disasters. I carried out the measurements from the maps and considered constants on the times and extent of the phenomena, localization without instruments. They don't create university chairs because "no one" has ever dared so much before and no one has ever studied so much and in this way. I would like and should proceed, but I don't know, legally, how I should behave. Give me a trusted address suitable for protecting heirs and beneficiaries, as well as the delimitation of my freedom and rights in this regard. The pioneering request for such a project was made by Mr George Bush senior, after Indonesia and the first tsunami (20 years ago). This idea and challenge was cultivated by a specific genius from Palo Alto. He didn't have "time" to follow all his commitments and the dreams that he could and wanted to realize. To achieve these results required time and equidistant observation. Let me know wich addres Best regards Rossana Mattioli Spallanzani Firenze +393512476359 PS : never send Money and misstrust please each want tò rappresent me in any way . No Friends . From:rob levitsky To:Council, City Subject:Fw: Castilleja Neighborhood Committee Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 12:41:27 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from roblevitsky@yahoo.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: rob levitsky <roblevitsky@yahoo.com>To: Jonathan Lait <jonathan.lait@cityofpaloalto.org>Cc: citycouncil@cityofpalo.org <citycouncil@cityofpalo.org>; Albert Yang<albert.yang@cityofpaloalto.org>; Ed Shikada <ed.shikada@cityofpaloalto.org>Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 at 12:09:00 PM PSTSubject: Castilleja Neighborhood Committee Dear Jonathan: Our Committee is still waiting for the Fall 2023 Monitoring Report - granted,the report will be based on flawed numbers until the TDM is finalized, but the Monitoring Report was dueDec 15, 2023. Please advise where these documents are/will be posted. Also, where is the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 raw data of cars entering and exiting the driveways from theelectronic counters/cameras? Note- Castilleja has not been counting cars parked on the school side of Emerson, Kellogg, and Bryant,and our neighborhood monitors have not been able to count, as the Castilleja cars are not easilyidentifiable. A large sticker in a known place on the cars would suffice. Can the City help make thishappen, and require counts, so that our neighborhood committee can verify the numbers? Where is Planning on the draft of the revised TDM? Our committee delegated toAndie Reed, of Melville Ave, to take this job on, as she has summarized the August direction from theCity Council, and neighborhood input, and is ready to sit down and discuss the status of the TDM. One more thing- In light of the fact that construction on the Castilleja site is to begin within 4 months, apolicy for trucks involved with excavation and construction needs to be in place before the trucks andbulldozers start rolling into our neighborhood. thanksRob Levitsky1200 Emerson st From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ahmed@ahmedforcongressca.com; Wagner, April; Braden Cartwright;Council, City; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; Greg Tanaka; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Jose Valle; Josh Becker; JulieLythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins;Reifschneider, James; Robert. Jonsen; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Shikada, Ed; SupervisorOtto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; dennis burns; district1@bos.sccgov.org;kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Re: Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail Date:Monday, February 26, 2024 12:21:31 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Oversight investigators find deputy gang ‘logo’ outside Los Angeles women’s jail https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-22/oversight-investigators-find-deputy- gang-logo-outside-los-angeles-womens-jail