City Manager Weekly Update
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City Offices Closed Friday
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed on Friday, February 21st, 2020 as part of the Defined 9/80 Schedule. A complete list of 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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Commission Interviews
The Los Altos City Council invites Los Altos residents to apply for appointment to the following Commissions:
- Complete Streets Commission: 4 Seats; (Four terms expiring in March 2020; four eligible incumbents)
- Environmental Commission: 3 Seats; (Three terms expiring in March 2020; two eligible incumbents)
- Public Arts Commission: 1 Seat; (One vacant)
- Senior Commission: 3 Seats; (Three terms expiring in March 2020; three eligible incumbents)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2020
INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR: TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2020
Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment. Submit applications to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, located at 1 North San Antonio Road or online. For more information, visit
www.losaltosca.gov
or call 650-947-2720
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Local Artists Shine in Mini Exhibition - Los Altos Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission joins the Los Altos History Museum in celebrating Gallery 9's contributions to the community with a mini-exhibition in the City Hall Council Chambers. The eight Gallery 9 pieces on display showcase the depth and creativity of local artists within the Los Altos community. Stop by our mini-exhibition during the times listed to view these unique works.
Mini-Exhibition Hours:
- Thursday, 2/20 (4pm - 6pm)
- Tuesday, 2/25 (4pm - 6pm)
- Friday, 2/28 (4pm - 6pm)
- Tuesday, 3/3 (4pm - 6pm)
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workshops
On Thursday, February 27th, 2020, City Staff will present updates to the State’s new ADU legislation at the Los Altos Youth Center (LAYC). Guide Persicone, the City's Planning Service Manager, will start at 6:15, with a presentation about the current ADU laws. Following this presentation, Community Development Department Staff will participate in a panel discussion on ADU’s and be available for individual conversations about rules, regulations, and ADU design.
Accessory Dwelling Units can increase the housing stock in Los Altos, provide home-owners with rental income, connect seniors with co-habitants, and provide much-needed housing for our community's workforce. Come learn more about what it takes to build an ADU on your property.
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Parklet Pilot Program Applications Open
The City of Los Altos is now accepting applications from restaurant owners on Main and State Street in Downtown Los Altos interested in expanding outdoor dining opportunities. To review the program guidelines and the application, please take a look at the program on the City’s website at
www.losaltosca.gov/ed/page/downtown-parklet-pilot-program
. If you would like to schedule a preliminary meeting with staff to discuss your proposal, send an email to the Economic Development team at
acarnesecca@losaltosca.gov
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Los Altos Community Center Saturday Construction
The City of Los Altos wants to inform its residents that there will be construction work on the new Los Altos Community Center this
Saturday, February 22nd
. Per City ordinance, Saturday construction times are from
9:00am to 6:00pm.
Thank you for your patience and we apologize for an inconvenience this causes.
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Summer Job Opportunities Are Here
Do you know any 16 years olds (or older) that are looking for a summer job? We can guarantee that working with the Recreation department is much better than mowing lawns all summer. If you know of anyone that is interested, look at
www.losaltosca.gov/employment-opportunities
for all of our opportunities. These internships range from leading summer camps to learning how to implement Recreation policy. College students can earn class credit if they qualify. Now is the time to start looking for summer internships, so tell your son, daughter, grandkid, or neighbor to check us out.
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Ideas for Police Informational Presentations
The Los Altos Police Department is always looking for new and fresh ideas for information topics we can present to the public. These educational sessions help to spread valuable safety tips to different members of the community. This year, the Los Altos Police Department wanted to hear from residents about what they are looking for! Visit us at
https://www.opentownhall.com/8302
to submit your ideas or vote for your favorite one.
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Is Your Home Earthquake Ready?
Homeowners, you can now register for a grant of up to $3,000 to be used toward a code-compliant seismic retrofit to make your house more resistant to earthquake damage through Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB). EBB is a program jointly administered by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Homeowners can apply for grants online through March 19th, 2020. To learn more, visit
http://bit.ly/3bU2fiI
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Dog Park Opinions
Next Saturday (February 29th) will be your last chance to submit feedback about fenced-in dog parks and off-leash hours. These workshops are from 10am to 11am and 11am to 12pm. Residents are not required to stay the whole time, but we will have an informational presentation during them. We want to encourage everyone to come and give their opinion. This feedback will be complied and given to the Commission to help them make a recommendation to Council. Our last workshops had 173 attendees; help us pass that number for our next ones!
Can't make it to the workshops? Stop in at City Hall or the Underground in person, and ask to put in your feedback there. City staff are more than happy to accommodate you, and your feedback will be counted with everyone else. Visit us at
www.losaltosca.gov/dogpark
for more information on the options and times.
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Voting is Now Easier in Santa Clara County!
Santa Clara County voters will join more than half the voters across the state when they cast a ballot in March using an exciting new voting model that makes it easier than ever to cast a ballot.
It’s called the Voter’s Choice Act, and it emphasizes convenience for the modern voter. Everyone will get a ballot that they can return postage-paid by mail, which is by far the most popular way to vote, or they can place it in one of 99 conveniently located and secure drop-boxes. Voters who prefer to vote in person can still do so at any of the more than 110 Vote Centers that will be open throughout Santa Clara County – some for up to 11 days. Remember, now it is Election Day every day between February 22nd and March 3rd! If you want to learn more information, visit the county's website:
www.sccvote.org/voterschoice
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Senior Spring Fling Registration Now Open
The 3rd Annual Senior Spring Fling will be taking place at the Garden House on Friday, April 03 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Registration for this event is currently open. Tickets are $15.00 for Senior Program Members, $18.00 for Non-Members. Tickets must be purchased no later than Friday, March 27, 2020. Tickets can be purchased online at https://webtrac.losaltosca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html. You can also walk right into our main office which is located at 400 University Ave, Los Altos, Ca 94022. For more details feel free to call 650-947-2790.
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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