City Manager Weekly Update
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Virtual City Hall Closed Monday for Memorial Day
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed virtually on Monday, May 25, 2020 because of Memorial Day.
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Last night at 12:01AM, the updated Order became effective. Several changes have been implemented such as allowing curbside pick-up for retail stores. To learn about the other changes, please visit
https://bit.ly/3cUeknW
The City regularly updates the COVID-19 dedicated homepage with resources and support to keep our residents informed. Visit
losaltosca.gov/covid19
to discover what's new.
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Youth Commission Openings
The Los Altos Youth Commission is comprised of 11 members that advise the City Council on matters relating to youth interests and youth concerns. Members must be Los Altos residents and currently in grades six to eleven. Members are appointed to two-year terms (8 positions available - term ending June 2022).
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED:
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020
Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment.
Submit applications to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, located at 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos or
online here.
For more information, visit
www.losaltosca.gov
or call (650) 947-2720
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May 26 City Council Agenda Revision
The discussion about temporarily closing some Downtown streets to help with economic recovery has been pushed to the June 7th meeting. Closing one of the Downtown streets and allowing restaurants and retailers to have outside seating would allow for more allowed seating and more pedestrian access. If you want to see the full agenda,
visit us here.
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Great Plates Delivered Applications
Great Plates Delivered, a meal delivery service for older adults in California, is now available for applications through Sourcewise. The meal delivery service includes up to 3 nutritious local meals a day, five days a week. The purpose of the program is to help seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 to stay home and healthy while providing an economic stimulus to local businesses during the crisis.
Some of the requirements for qualifications included 65 or older, 60-64 who are at high risk, tested positive, or underlying health condition as defined by the CDC, and an inability to prepare or obtain meals. For additional qualifications, visit
www.covid19.ca.gov
.
If you’re interested in applying and a Santa Clara County resident, Call Sourcewise at (408) 350-3230.
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Small Business Relief Donations
Residents
Local small businesses need your help! The City of Los Altos invites the community to make donations to the Small Business Relief Fund so we can provide financial assistance to more businesses. We are partnering with the Los Altos Community Foundation to facilitate the donations. Please visit
losaltoscf.org
to donate.
Business Owners
The City of Los Altos Small Business Relief Fund has officially opened the application window for eligible small businesses to apply for a $5,000 grant. Please visit
losaltosca.gov/businessrelief
to apply.
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Community Services Agency
The Community Services Agency (CSA) of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills is here to help. CSA offers assistance with rent, utilities, and food for individuals on low incomes, seniors, and those affected by homelessness. Whether you are looking to volunteer or need support, we strongly encourage you to reach out:
Need Help?
Call (650) 968-0836 and please leave a message.
Volunteer:
If you are not in a high-risk category (age 65+ and/or having an underlying health condition) and wish to help with food distribution, please call (650) 964-4630.
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Los Altos History Museum Asks Community to Share COVID-19 Experiences
To document the impact of COVID-19 on the community,
Los Altos History Museum
is seeking stories, photos, diary entries, and other materials from residents of Santa Clara County. The material and online submissions will be archived for the Museum’s permanent collection, and preserved for future historians, researchers and visitors.
The deadline to submit to this collection is open-ended, as the Museum wants to allow time for individuals to process their thoughts. For updates on the project, the public is encouraged to follow the Museum on social media, or sign up for its e-newsletter via its website
homepage
.
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Stormwater & Pollution from Surface Cleaning
In Los Altos and most parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, storm drains travel directly from streets, gutters, and other paved surfaces to local creeks, the Bay, and the Ocean. Wash water from surface cleaning activities carries pollutants—like soaps, heavy metals, oil, and grease—that can harm the numerous wildlife species that depend on healthy waterways for their survival.
Allowing polluting substances into storm drains is prohibited by local, state, and federal laws. Surface cleaning is best performed by dry methods, like sweeping. However, if you hire power-washing services, ensure that they are compliant with environmental regulations by choosing a provider that is certified by the BASMAA training program.
To report a discharge of non-stormwater into the street, a storm drain, or the creek, please call the 24-Hour Non-Emergency Police Phone Line (650) 947-2770 or use the Online Code-Enforcement Form to submit your report of illegal dumping.
Remember – Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!
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Healthcare, First Responders, and Essential Worker Flyover
The California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing from Mountain View will perform a flyover throughout the Bay Area on Memorial Day Monday, May 25, with the flyover of San Jose between 12:30-12:52 p.m. The flyover displays the United Air Force’s continued support and gratitude of healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers. Attached is the flight path map for approximate times Cal Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing will be flying over the San Jose area.
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Library Connector Project
The Los Altos Community Center construction project will be expanding outside the fences. On Tuesday, May 26, crews will begin working on the Library Connector Project. This project will take place in the parking lot between the History Museum and the Library. Crews will only be working Monday – Friday, and we will lose a total of 33 spots during the construction. Crews will be working on everything from the concrete to the landscaping. If you want to see the complete map of where they will be working,
you can see it here.
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New Stop Signs at State Street & 2nd Street, State Street & 3rd Street
By the request of downtown users, Los Altos Transportation Services Division has conducted traffic studies and traffic count collections for the installation of All-way Stop signs at State Street & 2nd Street and State Street & 3rd Street. Both intersections, previously operated as two-way stop will start operation as All-Way stop as early as May 22nd. Please be aware of the new Stop signs on State Street for your next drive to downtown.
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Post Reach Codes Webinar Survey
Only 10 days left! We are looking for additional information about the Reach Codes that we felt was important input for the Environmental Commission. All of the responses from the previous survey will be cataloged and given to the Environmental Commission. We encourage residents to fill out the new survey, even if they filled out the first one. The survey is not supported on Safari so please use Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. You can take the survey here:
https://www.opentownhall.com/8789
Thank you for your responses!
Missed the webinar?
You can view it here
! We will be sending out a list of all the questions and their answers early next week to everyone that registered so be on the lookout for that.
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Earthquake Country Alliance Awards Grants to Los Altos Neighborhoods
Three neighborhoods in Los Altos recently received mini-grants from the Earthquake Country Alliance for their Block Action Teams (BATs). Each spring, the Earthquake Country Alliance grants packages of earthquake preparedness materials to help neighborhoods, small businesses, schools, and others strengthen their earthquake preparedness.
- BAT 14 (along Oxford Drive), led by Daphne Ross, was awarded a set of backpacks containing individual earthquake preparedness supplies
- BAT 910 (along Hollingsworth and Spargur), led by Dave McLaren, was awarded 20 “Secure Your Space” kits to improve earthquake safety in living spaces
- A newly forming BAT in the Yerba Buena Avenue neighborhood, led by Jean Gilsing, was awarded 10 of the “Secure Your Space kits,” as well.
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Neighbors Share Emergency Preparedness Projects
Join the Los Altos PREPARES volunteers on Tuesday June 2nd, 7:00 pm for a webinar neighborhood emergency preparedness projects. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn the great work by Block Action Team (BAT) leaders using their City of Los Altos Community & Emergency Preparedness Grants. The webinar will feature projects including:
- Neighborhood electrical generators and comfort centers (BATs 57, 103, 105, 106)
- First aid and medical supply projects
- Solar recharger project
- Toyon Farms neighborhood preparedness improvement project and installation of packet radio (EIRS) station
Please
register in advance
; after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this RingCentral webinar.
Upcoming events
- Friday night (weekly), 7:30 pm: We host “COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Yu” for informational updates on the data, latest science news, etc. and answers to your questions about COVID-19
- Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-7:30 PM: To learn more on securing our homes against earthquake damage, we’re joining Coastside CERT (over in San Mateo County) for Part 2 of their webinar, the Coastside Great Shake-IN.
- Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm: “Responding to Disasters: Team Rubicon in Action.” We’ll learn about the veteran-run, disaster response volunteer organization Team Rubicon.
To see a full list of all of the Emergency Prepardedness Webinars and to sign up for them, visit us at
losaltosca.gov/prepares
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Over the last couple of weeks, the Los Altos community has banded together to bring light to a time of darkness. Mayor Jan Pepper concluded her recent letter to the community, "Los Altos, we are strong, and we will get this through together." We wholeheartedly believe that. The City is encouraging participation in various campaigns that we hope will bring comfort, happiness, and smiles. So, our neighbors know you are not alone, and we will get through this together.
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Virtual Recreation Center
Friends! Los Altos Recreation is excited to announce the launch of our Virtual Recreation Center! Los Altos Recreation continues to support maintaining your health and growth, now through captivating virtual classes. We are offering fun activities and exercises you can do at home with your friends and family. Be sure to check back daily for new activities! Follow us @LosAltosRec on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on ways to engage and hashtag #LosAltosFunAtHome in your pictures to show us what you’re up to. Visit us at
losaltosca.gov/virtualrec
.
Is there something you want to see on Virtual Recreation?
Let us know here
! The survey doesn’t work on Safari browsers so please use Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer.
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