City Manager Weekly Update
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County of Santa Clara Public Health Department
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
While the immediate risk to the public remains low, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is preparing for the possibility of widespread transmission of the novel coronavirus in the United States.
- Prepare for pandemic: In order to prepare for the possibility of widespread transmission, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is putting its pandemic preparedness and response plans into action. Existing resources developed in anticipation of an influenza pandemic are being adapted for a potential COVID-19 pandemic. To see what individuals, businesses, and schools can do to help slow the spread of COVID-19 during a pandemic, please visit the CDC nonpharmaceutical interventions page.
- Travel information: Visit the CDC website for current travel notices.
- Cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19): The County of Santa Clara has a total of 2 cases.
- 1 case fully recovered as of February 20, 2020.
- 1 case is in isolation.
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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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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workshop was a Success!
Yesterday, the Planning Department participating in the Los Altos Affordable Housing Alliance’s ADU informational event. The event opened with Guido Persicone, Planning Services Manager, giving a presentation on the current state of ADUs and what the State is requiring. Following the presentation, Jon Biggs, Community Development Director, participated in a panel discussion with builders, advocates, and other ADU experts. The panelists then broke into small groups and answered questions about resident’s specific situations.
The whole event was a huge success! With over 140 residents in attendance, our panelists were able to help them navigate the ADU process. If you want to learn more about ADUs, then visit us here:
https://www.losaltosca.gov/communitydevelopment/page/accessory-dwelling-units.
Are you thinking about building an ADU? Come into the Los Altos City Hall to get expert advice and make the process as smooth as possible.
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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 29th
. 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.
This Saturday construction will be taking place inside and outside of the construction fence. Crews will be trenching between the History Museum and the Hillview Baseball field. The path from the Library to Edith may be blocked.
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March Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class
Los Altos residents may need to be able to be self-sufficient for several days in the event of an area-wide disaster. The CERT class is a great way to learn the skills you’ll need to help your family and your neighbors. Class graduates are invited to join the Los Altos or the Los Altos Hills CERT teams, who work to strengthen neighborhood resiliency and will work together as a team to provide essential services to their community during and after a disaster. Evening classes begin Monday, March 9th at the Los Altos Hills Town Hall and wrap up on Saturday, March 28th with a hands-on exercise practicing your new skills. For more information and to register,
click on this link
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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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THIS SATURDAY - Dog Park Workshops
This 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 starting 15 minutes past the hour. 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!
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Summer Job Opportunities Are Here
Do you know any 16-year-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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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
- Friday, 2/28 (4pm - 6pm)
- Tuesday, 3/3 (4pm - 6pm)
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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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Senior Spring Fling Registration Now Open
The 3rd Annual Senior Spring Fling will be taking place at the Garden House on Friday, April 3rd 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 into our main office which is located at 400 University Ave. For more details, call 650-947-2790.
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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