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Virtual City Offices Closed November 23-25
City Hall, Maintenance Services Center, and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and the Defined 9/80 Friday. Due to the short week, the next City Manager Weekly Update will return in December. A list of virtual public counter and administrative office hours, as well as scheduled Friday closures, are available on the City’s website.
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COVID-19 Cases & Hospitalizations Increase in Santa Clara County
In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, this past Tuesday, November 17, Santa Clara County regressed into the more restrictive 'Purple Tier' of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. As a result, the following adjustments to how businesses operate will occur.
Businesses that can operate outdoors:
- Restaurants
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums
Businesses that can operate indoors:
- Retail shops (including shopping malls) must reduce capacity to a maximum of 25%
Must completely close operations:
- Outdoor bars, breweries, and distilleries
- Indoor family entertainment centers
Additionally, the California Department of Public Health announced yesterday, November 19, a limited Stay at Home Order for counties within the Purple Tier. This requires non-essential work, movement, and gatherings to stop between 10PM through 5AM. The order will take effect on Saturday, November 21, at 10PM and remain in effect until December 21, at 5AM.
With the holidays right around the corner, it is vital to celebrate in the safest way possible, which means virtually or with members of your household. Gathering with people outside your household – even extended family – increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. In an effort to decrease the spread of coronavirus, the County is also urging individuals to cancel travel plans.
If you must travel, please:
- Get tested 1-3 prior to travel and 3-6 days post travel
- Quarantine at home for 14 days after return
- Get a flu shot
- Wear a face covering at all times
- Maintain an appropriate physical distance
- Wash and sanitize hands often
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City Council Actions
Here’s a preview of the upcoming Council meeting agenda. Residents can speak on each of these issues, as well as anything not on the agenda. Council Meetings start at 7PM, and can be viewed through Facebook or RingCentral.
Public Hearing
- None scheduled at this time.
Discussion Items
- Policing Task Force Final Report and Recommendations
- Bocce Ball/Grant Park Master Plan
Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting at PublicComment@losaltosca.gov with the subject line in the following format: PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA ITEM ## - MEETING DATE. Correspondence must be received by 2:00PM on the day of the meeting to ensure it can be distributed prior to the meeting. Emails received prior to the meeting will be included in the public record.
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Meeting the New City Council
The first meeting of the newly established City Council will take place December 8, 2020, at 7PM, for the City Council reorganization. Council members will take the Oath of Office and be virtually seated on the City Council. The City Council will then elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor. During this time, the City will recognize the outgoing council members: Mayor Jan Pepper and Councilmember Jeannie Bruins.
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Give the Gift of Life
Join the Red Cross on Friday, December 4, 2020, at the Los Altos Youth Center to donate blood. To schedule an appointment, visit the Red Cross website or call (800) 733-2767.
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Get the Flu Shot! No Appointment Needed.
Free flu shots are administered every Saturday through mid-December from 9AM-4PM at the SCC Fairgrounds. Shots are available for everyone age 3 years and older; younger children should receive a shot from their regular pediatrician. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Car entrance for general parking: Gate D, 2542 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
- Pedestrian entrance and disabled parking: Gate B, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
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Stuffing is for the Turkey not the Drain
The holidays often bring people together to celebrate with food, family, and friends. It’s no coincidence that the holidays are also the time of year when we see an increase in sewer backups caused by fats, oils, and grease entering the sanitary sewer system. Here are four tips to help prevent a sewer emergency:
TIP #1: Never pour cooking oils or grease into a sink, toilet, or drain.
TIP #2: Collect fats, oils, and grease in a container to cool and harden. When the container is full, cover it tightly and place it in a bag to prevent leakage, then dispose of it in the garbage.
TIP #3: Wipe food scraps or grease from pots, pans, and plates into the garbage before washing.
TIP #4: Place a wastebasket in the bathroom for items that cannot be flushed.
What items cannot be flushed down the toilet?
- Disposable Diapers
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Cotton Swabs
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- Wipes (even those that claim to be flushable)
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Coming Soon: Los Altos Community Center Preview
The City invites residents for a special look into the progress of the new Los Altos Community Center. Join Mayor Jan Pepper, the Design Development Working Group, and others that have been instrumental to this project's success. They will take you behind-the-scenes and reveal the catalyst for building community through art, culture, recreation, and a sense of place for all.
Tune in on Sunday, November 29, at 2PM to see what all the excitement is about. The Community Center Preview will be streamed on the City's Facebook page.
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A Call for Youth Ambassadors
The Los Altos Youth Commission (LAYC) is eager to host several youth-focused activities throughout the 2020/21 year. The LAYC Ambassadors Program provides opportunities for teens to help contribute to the Los Altos youth community.
The LAYC Ambassadors help:
- Promote LAYC run and council run events for the city of Los Altos
- Participate in city run events that require outside volunteering
- Share ideas you or the public may have on current, future, or past events
- Participate in organizing events/programs alongside the Youth Commission
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Get Your Gingerbread House Ready
We're excited to celebrate the 33rd Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit virtually this year, and we're calling on our gingerbread creators and innovators! If you would like to participate in this year's exhibit please create, photograph, and submit your creation by Monday, November 30, at 5PM.
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New Years Resolution? Make Preparedness #1
With the new year approaching, the Los Altos PREPARES program encourages everyone to take steps to strengthen their household’s emergency preparedness.
Because working on just one item a month can make a significant difference in your preparedness, we’re delighted to announce the very first, City of Los Altos 2020 Preparedness Calendar! With beautiful photos of our community, the calendar encourages you to improve your level of preparedness and your family’s safety, a little bit at a time.
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