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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday and Monday
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed virtually on Friday, September 3 and Monday, September 7 as part of the Defined 9/80 Schedule and Labor Day. A complete list of our virtual public counter and administrative office hours, as well as a schedule of Friday closures, are available on the City’s website at www.losaltosca.gov/hours.
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Local Wildfire Updates
Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) and Cal Fire continue to closely monitor the fires burning in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties known as the CZU Lightning Complex, as well as fires burning in eastern Santa Clara County, known as the SCU Lightning Complex. SCCFD has staffed several additional fire engines and will continue to proactively staff for the near future. To see a damage assessment map, click the following link: SCCFD Damage Assessment
The CZU Lightning Complex is a dynamic incident; currently, the SCCFD has lifted the evacuation order for Santa Clara County. All residents should remain aware, informed, and ready to evacuate. Residents should register for emergency alerts at alertscc.com, visit sccfd.org/rsg for wildfire preparation information, and follow @calfireSCU and @CAL_FIRE.
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Open Streets Extended through Labor Day
In Los Altos, we pride ourselves on creating a safe atmosphere to shop and dine. Join us this holiday weekend, from Thursday to Monday, as sections of Main and State Streets will be open to outdoor dining, retail displays, and socially distant strolling. Face masks are required while enjoying public spaces. This extension will only take place on Labor Day weekend.
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Reach Code Questions
Building Electrification and enhanced EV Infrastructure ordinance often referred to as the Reach Codes will be on the Council agenda on September 22.
How will the Reach Codes affect me?
The proposed Reach Code Ordinance currently under consideration in Los Altos will apply to newly constructed buildings for residential, commercial and mixed-use purposes. If you are planning a remodel, tenant improvement or appliance/equipment replacement, the Reach Codes will not affect your project.
The City has a webpage for the Reach Codes and to find more frequently asked questions and answers, as well as more information about the Reach Codes, please visit the Reach Codes Webpage
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National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) in Los Altos has been canceled this year. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Los Altos Police Department, involves over 16,124 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. Last year, approximately one million people participated in National Night Out, supported in part by the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
A few months ago, the date was pushed out to October 6 and Administration has decided to cancel the Los Altos NNO this year. NNO is a long-running, nationwide event that occurs on the first Tuesday in August annually.
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Los Altos Pest Management
The City of Los Altos has updated the City’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy! Restriction on the use of synthetic pesticides and herbicides in City parks has now been added to the IPM. With the uncertainty of synthetic pesticide effects on humans, pets and the environment, the City of Los Altos has now taken a step to addressed this. Other updates to the policy include:
- Purpose section added
- Identification of City IPM Manager that oversees pesticide certification with the County and IPM record keeping.
- Added section addressing collaboration with other agencies
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Have You Filled Out the Census?
You only have a few weeks to complete the Census. 1 in 6 Los Altos residents haven’t filled out the Census, and we know we can do better! Ensure that you are counted and complete the census by visiting www.2020census.gov/en.html.
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Civil Grand Jury Openings Have Been Relaunched
The Grand Jury serves as citizen overwatch group for the Judicial branch of the government. If you are a resident in the county, have 25 hours a week, and want to serve as an impartial, fair juror then you should apply. The Count will be accepting applications until September 25, 2020. If you want to learn more or apply, click here: Civil Grand Jury Webpage
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Adult 50+ Program
Monkey Toy Makers
The Adult 50+ staff is excited to work out a plan for the Monkey Toy Makers to get them up and running. We are planning on setting a date for curbside pickup of the supplies that are needed and looking into setting up an online “Get Together” for their first activity.
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City Hosts Emergency Preparedness and COVID-19 Educational Events
The Los Altos PREPARES Program hosts a series of emergency preparedness-related webinars. Please visit www.losaltosca.gov/prepares to register for upcoming webinars and access recordings and presentations for past events:
- September 11, Friday, 7:30 pm, “COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Yu:” get updates on the latest data and medical science on COVID-19, and get your questions answered
- September 13, Sunday, 3:00 pm, “Tracy's Tour of Emergency Kits and Preparedness:” Milpitas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member Tracy Newby will tour us through his emergency preparedness kit and home emergency supplies.”
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City Seeks Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Test Site
The City of Los Altos will host a County “pop-up” COVID-19 testing site at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road, on Thursday September 10th. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm to greet people as they arrive for their appointments, and to help manage the line to get people through as efficiently as possible.
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month - Make a Plan Today
Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
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Put a plan together by discussing several important questions (found here) with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.
- Consider specific needs in your household. As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like operating medical equipment.
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Fill out a Family Emergency Plan. Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use it as a guide to create your own: Emergency Plan for Parents (PDF)
- Practice your plan with your family/household
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