City Manager Weekly Update
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Message of Unity
Mayor Jan Pepper, Police Chief Andy Galea, and City Manager Chris Jordan released a joint statement earlier this week about the death of George Floyd.
“The City of Los Altos condemns the inexcusable actions of the four Minneapolis Police Officers and their excessive force that resulted in George Floyd's death. Los Altos is built on compassion and understanding; what we witnessed does not embody these values upheld by our City and Police Department. We do not teach, support, or condone this behavior and take pride in our Police Officers serving with humanity and respect. Los Altos Police Officers are trained to de-escalate situations for the safety of every individual involved. We will accept nothing less than the highest standards of excellence.”
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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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Commission Openings
Are you interested in joining a commission? Here is your chance! Commissions serve as advisory boards for City Council members about a variety of different topics. The City of Los Altos is accepting applications for the Environmental Commission (1 seat) and the Complete Streets Commission (3 seats).
- The Complete Streets Commission advises the Council on transportation solutions that enable safe, comfortable, attractive, and independent access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists.
- The Environmental Commission advises the Council on environmental issues that affect our natural environment, as well as built infrastructure. This commission focuses on both Los Altos and regional issues.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR:
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment.
Submit applications online here
. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk (650-947-2610). We can’t wait to hear from you.
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JOIN US!
Help small businesses in Los Altos! Donate to the Small Business Relief Fund at
www.losaltoscf.org
. Let’s stand together, as one, and serve our businesses the way they serve us.
The City of Los Altos, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, and Los Altos Community Foundation thank all donors for assisting our local businesses, knowing they need us now more than ever.
Los Altos, we are strong, and we will get through this together.
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Contact-Tracing Volunteers
You can volunteer to help the County of Santa Clara slow the transmission of COVID-19 by implementing contact tracing in order to identify people who have COVID-19 or may have been exposed to COVID-19. This important work will interrupt the chains of transmission, slowing the spread of the virus through Santa Clara County.
The County of Santa Clara recently updated the volunteer requirements. Volunteers must:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be able to work remotely for at least 24 hours per week, and ideally full-time at 40 hours per week
- Be able to work for a minimum of three months, and ideally six months or longer
- Have excellent customer service/interpersonal skills;
- Have strong written and communication skills, with an attention to detail
- Have computer proficiency with ability to enter data into web-based systems
- Be able to work remotely with reliable internet and a computer
- Having additional language skills beyond English is very helpful (especially Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese).
If you wish to help and meet the role requirements, please respond to the volunteer intake Google form questionnaire asap at
https://bit.ly/SCCtracing
.
City of Los Altos staff will make the referral to the County, and the County contact tracing program will follow-up directly with the volunteers.
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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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Used Wipes, Gloves & Masks Belong in the Trash
Nearly 80 percent of the litter found in our creeks and the Bay is washed, blown or dumped there from land! One piece of litter can end up miles from where it is thrown on a suburban street, polluting our creeks and causing a threat to wildlife.
Put used sanitizing wipes, gloves, and masks in a trash can. When you dispose of your used wipes, personal protection equipment, and other trash properly, you are helping keep local waterways clean and healthy. Thank you for doing your part to protect your neighbors, community, creeks, and Bay.
Visit the
Watershed Watch website
for more ideas on how you can make a difference for wildlife and water quality in local creeks, the Bay, and the ocean.
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Stormwater Protection & Virtual Events
Did you know that storm drains in Los Altos drain directly to local creeks and the San Francisco Bay without treatment? It’s true. Water that enters storm drains from areas such as driveways, sidewalks, lawns, and streets is often contaminated by pollutants that can be harmful to fish, wildlife, and people.
The City of Los Altos conducts several programs to protect water quality in our local creeks and the Bay, including public outreach, infrastructure projects, maintenance activities, and inspections for businesses and construction sites.
The Watershed Watch Campaign has compiled the Bay Area’s best in virtual events to inform, inspire and motivate you while you shelter-in-place. From gardening workshops to virtual tours of natural spaces and cultivated gardens,
there’s something for everyone here!
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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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Crime Prevention Update from Los Altos Police Department
The Los Altos community is invited to attend a webinar on Thursday, June 11, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm for a Crime Prevention Update. Block Action Team 105 will present this webinar as part of their Community & Emergency Preparedness Grant from the City of Los Altos. Los Altos Police
Captain Scott McCrossin
and
Captain Katie Krauss
will present an overview of the police department, update on crime statistics, information on current scams and crime trends, and will offer advice on staying alert and safe.
Block Action Team is a managed program of Los Altos Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Los Altos. For more information, please see
www.losaltosbat.org
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Calling All 2020 High School Graduates
Graduating is a huge accomplishment, and the City of Los Altos wants to celebrate with you! If you are a graduating high school senior living in Los Altos or know a graduating senior, please send us your graduation pictures and a little bit about yourself. Show off your cap and gown, a cute family picture, your accomplishments, or your new college swag! Just remember that this picture will be posted to the public, so please keep it appropriate. Along with your picture, let us know:
- Your Full Name
- The High School You’re Graduating From
- Your Future Plans (University, Job, etc.)
Please submit your photos and information here:
https://bit.ly/2Mj4DUD
. The deadline to submit is June 12, 2020, at 5PM. Thank you, and congratulations!
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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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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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