City Manager Weekly Update
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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed virtually on Friday, June 12, 2020 as part of the Defined 9/80 Schedule. 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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Mayor Jan Pepper's Statement
Mayor Jan Pepper released a statement earlier this week about Black Lives Matter:
"The color of our skin should not matter – we are all humans - we share a common humanity and a desire to live a meaningful life. We are born into this world as equals, with no say as to who our parents are or what color skin we have. None of this should matter – we should all have the same opportunities to make the best of our lives. But unfortunately, that is still not the reality in this country. Black citizens are not treated the same as others, and that is wrong. The peaceful protest march that was held in Los Altos last Friday made it clear that thousands of us here in Los Altos agree: Black Lives Matter. Racism has no place in this community and will not be tolerated. We must promote and continue to fight for freedom and justice."
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Street Closures Downtown Starting Next Week
Los Altos Downtown is open for business!
W
e are shutting down State and Main St downtown and allowing outdoor seating for restaurants and retail tables for our retailers.
J
oin us next
Thursday, June 18 to
Sunday Evening, June 21
to enjoy your favorite downtown businesses like you used to.
Businesses will be following proper COVID-19; w
e want to reminder residents to wear a face covering and maintain an appropriate physical distance to keep our community safe.
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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. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to Sonia Lee at
slee@losaltosca.gov
.
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COVID-19 Testing in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills
No weekend plans? Come get tested! There are two different mobile testing stations coming to Los Altos and Los Altos hills. The dates and locations are:
- Friday, June 12 (10am - 4pm), Los Altos Hills Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills
- Tuesday, June 16 (10am - 4pm), Los Altos Council Chambers, 1 North San Antonio Rd. Los Altos
Both testing centers are free for everyone and you are not required to be a resident of the city to get tested. To learn more or see other testing locations, visit the County at
SCCfreetest.org.
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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).
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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May Community Center Update
In June, residents can look forward to a video tour of the building and seeing the final product coming together. While we are a long way from being finished, much of the structure is up. Second, crews have started working on the Library Connector project. This additional project will create a beautiful pathway connecting the Library to the Community Center.
Due to COVID-19, we have pushed the completion date to mid-February 2021. We will continue to update the completion date as the impacts of COVID-19 become more apparent. Our crews are continuing to follow proper COVID-19 safety protocols.
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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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Prepare for Fire Season and Public Safety Power Shutoffs
As we go into the summer months and the start of fire season, it’s a great time to review your family’s emergency communications plan, evacuation plan, and preparedness supplies to live without power for a few days. Start with these easy steps:
- Update your contact information with PG&E: Pacific Gas & Electric will send out notifications when a Public Safety Power Shutoff event could impact your home or business. Visit pge.com/mywildfirealerts or call 1-866-743-6589 to update your contact information. If you’re not a PG&E account holder, you can sign up for ZIP Code alerts. This is especially useful for tenants, caretakers, travelers, parents of school-age children and other non-account holders. The system allows you to select the ZIP Code(s) that you want to receive PSPS notifications for. Notifications are not address-specific as they are only based on the ZIP Code provided.
- Those who are interested in ZIP Code notifications can sign up for voice or text message alerts by calling 1-877-9000-PGE or texting “ENROLL” to 97633. More information about the tool is available at pge.com/pspszipcodealerts.
- Update your contact information with AlertSCC: Make sure that your entire family is registered with the Santa Clara County emergency notification system, AlertSCC. If you’re already registered, check your contact information to make sure that your email, mobile phone, and other contacts are correct. Sign up here!
- Create or update your family communication plan to stay in touch during an event. For a template, visit us online here!
- Make (or update) a “Go Bag” with basic supplies, important papers, and communication devices. For a list of what to include and view examples, visit losaltosca.gov/gobag And, visit PG&E’s website to get additional tips.
If you have special energy needs due to qualifying medical conditions, sign up for
PG&E’s Medical Baseline Program
. (Due to COVID-19, customers may self-certify; no doctor note required at this time.) You’ll receive extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff, as well as a lower rate on your monthly energy bill.
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Calling All 2020 Graduates
Graduating is a big deal. It is a once in a lifetime achievement that needs to be celebrated. Graduates, you’ve worked so hard to get where you are and the City of Los Altos wants to honor your accomplishments. You deserve to be in the spotlight.
From kindergarten to college, if you are graduating/have graduated this year, please send us a graduation picture 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. We will be posting your picture submissions onto our Los Altos Recreation Facebook and Instagram accounts during the next two weeks.
Please submit your photos and information here:
https://bit.ly/2Mj4DUD.
The deadline to submit is June 17th at 5pm. Thank you and congratulations Class of 2020!
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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
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Is there something you want to see on Virtual Recreation?
Let us know here
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