City Manager Weekly Update |
|
Last Chance to Fill Out the Census!
You have until September 30 to fill out 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: www.2020census.gov/en.html.
|
|
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. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Younger children should receive a shot from their regular pediatrician.
- 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
|
|
Last Weekend to Enjoy Open Streets Los Altos
You can continue dining al fresco at the Los Altos parklet program launching soon in downtown.
Don't forget to come out and enjoy outdoor dining and retail displays during the last weekend of Open Streets Los Altos!
|
|
Police Task Force Recruitment
The City of Los Altos is currently seeking individuals interested in serving on a recently formed task force to review the current Los Altos School Resource Officer (SRO) Program and those of other cities and make recommendations regarding the SRO program limited to the role of the SRO in the high schools and review the current method the City uses to receive complaints about the conduct of police officers, analyze alternative options, and make recommendations.
The work of the task force is expected to be completed within a six-week time frame and may require frequent meetings over the duration of the six weeks to complete its work and provide recommendations to the City Council.
The Task Force will consist of 9 individuals appointed by the City Council. Members of the task force will reflect a cross-section of the community, by age, location within the city, and racial diversity. The task force will include at least one individual who works, but does not live, in Los Altos.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020
INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020
|
|
Do You Want To Better Serve Your Community?
Join a commission! We are still recruiting to fill several vacancies on three commissions. Commissions serve as an advisory body for our City Council and allow for more resident input on crucial policy decisions. The following commissions are recruiting:
- Complete Streets Commission
- Historical Commission
- Planning Commission
Submit applications to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall or online at https://bit.ly/3fRKOkd. Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment. The deadline to submit application is October 6 with interviews scheduled for October 9. For more information, visit www.losaltosca.gov or call 650-947-2720.
|
|
Summary of Council Actions
Did you miss the City Council meeting last Tuesday? The City Council discussed the approval of a Police Task Force and the Reach Codes. Read about what you missed.
|
|
Cuesta Drive Traffic Calming Project
Cuesta Drive Traffic Calming Project is set to kick off this Monday, September 28th. This project will complete the construction of speed tables, pedestrian walkway, microsurfacing pavement treatment and striping improvements along Cuesta Drive, between El Monte Avenue and Springer Road. Additional speed humps will be constructed along Arboleda Drive, between Cuesta Drive and Springer Road. Project design focused on engineering solutions to reduce vehicle speed on Cuesta Drive, which had its 85th percentile speed above the enforceable range. City staff engaged the public during the design process through numerous community outreach meetings and surveys, including presentations to the Complete Streets Commission and City Council. Please expect construction activities impacting roadway operation through November 2020. More details, including progression of the project plan, can be found on City's webpage: https://www.losaltosca.gov/publicworks/project/cuesta-drive-traffic-calming-project.
|
|
$10 / $12 / $14 Million Tax-Exempt Loan
The City of Los Altos (“City”) is requesting electronic proposals for Tax-Exempt Loan financing in the principal amount of 10, 12, and 14 million dollars. All proposals must be received by the City, by email, no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 7, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered. In lieu of paper proposals, an email (with PDF attachments preferred) clearly marked Proposal for Tax- Exempt Loan, must be submitted.
The primary purpose of the proposed Loan is to provide funding, along with other financial resources
available to the City, to fund the Project. The Project includes the facilities required for the City to build and complete the Los Altos Community Center and other related facilities and expenditures.
|
|
VTA Community Input Sessions - Draft 2021 Transit Service Plan
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is currently seeking public input on the Draft 2021 Transit Service Plan. The 2021 Transit Service Plan will have to reflect several new realities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lower sales tax revenues, new travel patterns, and potentially lower ridership. Three proposals are the subject of community engagement through mid-October. These scenarios reflect a 10-, 20-, and 30-percent reduction in service hours when compared to the pre-COVID network (i.e. VTA’s New Transit Service launched in December 2019). Based on community feedback and analysis, VTA staff will revise the three service plan proposals and bring to the Board for consideration on December 3, 2020.
You will find all proposals on the VTA website and be able to compare the proposed differences between the three plans by route or by city, and in multiple languages. VTA will host two virtual community meetings that will feature a presentation from staff and opportunities for the public to ask questions and provide input. Please RSVP for one of the following community meetings:
September 29, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Virtual Community Meeting
If you cannot attend either meetings, the recordings will be posted to VTA’s YouTube channel. Your participation in how we shape the future of transit is much appreciated! For more information about this effort, read the VTA Headways blog.
|
|
Hallow-Window Family Painting
Everyone get your halloween spirit and your paint brushes! Our annual Halloween Window painting event will continue this year. Join us with your family on Oct. 15-16 (3 - 5pm) and Oct 17 (9am – 5pm) to paint positive messages to boost community morale downtown! This event is free to register and limited to one per family. Register here: www.losaltosca.gov/recreation.
|
|
September is National Preparedness Month! How will you celebrate?
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our community continues to respond to COVID-19 and the recent wildfires, National Preparedness Month can help motivate us to take steps now to improve our household’s preparedness!
Join us on Sept 29th, Tuesday, 7:30 pm for a webinar: "Emergency supplies: ‘Stay’ and ‘Go’ Kits.” LaVinnia Pierson, Associate Minister for Outreach and Pastoral Care at Los Altos Lutheran Church, will share her own emergency supply kits for her home, and for evacuation. LaVinnia is a member of the Los Altos faith-based organizations group working on emergency preparedness, and led the September 2019 “Emergency Preparedness Month” activities at Los Altos Lutheran.
|
|
City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov |
|
|
|
|
|
|
