City Manager Weekly Update
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Be Prepared for PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has authorized investor-owned utilities like PG&E to shut off their distribution and transmission lines to prevent wildfires. These events are called Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and could last as long as two to five days. With fire season approaching, it is critical that every household take steps to prepare for these power outages. Ensure you and your family are prepared by following these tips:
- Update Your Contact Information: PG&E will notify residents and businesses of a PSPS event via email, text and phone before and during the outage. Make sure your PG&E contact information is up to date in order to receive alerts.
- Create an Emergency Plan and Supply Kit: Make sure you have an emergency plan and a supply kit that will last several days.
- Safely Operate Your Backup Generator: If you have a backup generator, make sure you know how to safely operate it to protect yourself and your family. If you have rooftop solar, your panels likely will NOT work during a power outage unless you have battery storage or a special inverter.
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Community Center Bid Opening
The City held a bid opening for the new Community Center project on Thursday, July 18th, 2019. Engineering staff are currently reviewing the results of the bid opening. The final results will be posted along with the July 30th City Council agenda packet, which will be posted next week. To receive announcement when the City Council agenda packet is posted, sign-up for the City Council email list at
www.losaltosca.gov/enotify
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National Night Out Registration Deadline is July 19th
The Los Altos Police Department is looking forward to celebrating National Night Out with YOU on Tuesday, August 6th! The deadline to register your neighborhood event to have Officers stop by is Friday, July 19th, 2019. National Night Out is celebrated in communities across the U.S. and was created to enhance police-community partnerships. The event helps spread awareness about crime prevention programs and the impact citizens can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in their community. Local neighborhoods and homeowners’ associations play a critical role in assisting the police department in these efforts and can help make our neighborhoods safer. For more information or to register a neighborhood event such as an ice cream social, potluck or BBQ, visit
www.losaltosca.gov/nno.
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Thanks to the 100+ community members who joined us this past Wednesday for our first Ice Cream with a Cop event! We had a great time getting to know the many families that stopped by for a visit. There were some great questions asked by our young residents and we appreciated the opportunity to help educate kids on a variety of public safety topics. We’d like to thank our downtown Baskin Robbins all the staff for allowing us to host this fun event at their store. We know we kept you all busy scooping for a couple of hours on that warm summer day, and we appreciate your kind service! To view photos from the event, be sure to visit our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/LosAltosPolice
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Recreation & Community Services
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Downtown Green
The Downtown Green activities will begin on Saturday, July 20th and end on August 29th. For more information please visit:
www.losaltosca.gov/downtowngreen
or call (650) 947-2790.
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Summer Concerts
Our Sixth Summer Concert will be held on Thursday, July 27th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Grant Park (1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos, Ca). Come join us for an evening of Rock and Funk music performed by The Megatones. Bring your picnic dinner and have a wonderful time with your family and friends.
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Grant Park Senior Programs
Long Time Volunteer Honored On Monday, July 15th
Lily Hioki, the City of Los Altos’ longest serving volunteer, was presented with special awards and recognition by the City’s partner agency Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). As an indispensable member of the Monkey Sock Toy Ladies, a long standing group of volunteers who make sock toys for sick children at Lucille Packard Hospital, Lily marked her 30th year as a member of RSVP. Representatives from RSVP and City staff came together to acknowledge this milestone. Presented along with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards for over 10,000 hours of volunteer service, Lily also received several commendations and acknowledgements from representatives such as Assembly member Marc Berman, State Senator Jerry Hill, US Representative Anna Eshoo, and US Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein. Lily’s many years of service are a gift to her community and a wonderful testament to her generosity and dedication to the children of Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital.
Speaker Joann Blum Is Here
On Wednesday, July 24th at 12:30 pm Joann Blum will be at Grant to speak on the topic of Elder Abuse and her book
Blessings and Betrayals. This activity will be taking place in Room 4.
Ice Cream Social
Friday, July 26th at 12:30 pm there will be an Ice Cream Social taking place on the patio outside by Room 4.
Regarding The Senior Center Programs, feel free to contact staff at 650-947-2797 for more information.
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City Council Open Office Hours
Interested in speaking with your elected officials about a specific topic or issue? If so, please plan to attend City Council Open Office Hours for an opportunity to personally connect with a member of the Los Altos City Council. One City Council member will be available to the public for a two-hour period to answer questions, receive input and discuss topics of interest to community members. All are welcome to attend. City Council Open Office Hours are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Le Boulanger
301 Main Street, Los Altos
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Farmers' Market
State Street at Third Street, Downtown Los Altos
Friday, August 30th, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Grant Park Community Center, Room 2
1575 Holt Avenue, Los Altos
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On-Demand Ride Reimbursement Program Extended
Starting on July 1st, 2019, the City of Los Altos is providing an on-demand ride reimbursement program for senior members of the Recreation and Community Services Senior Program. This is a program that was created to aid local seniors in becoming more mobile within the Los Altos community.
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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