City Manager Weekly Update
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Virtual City Offices Closed Friday for Observed Fourth of July
Los Altos City Hall, the Maintenance Services Center and Recreation & Community Services front office will be closed virtually on Friday, July 03, 2020 in observation of the Fourth of July.
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Open Streets Los Altos
Open Streets Los Altos is continuing through September 28th! Join your favorite downtown restaurants and retailers this Thursday through Sunday for our third Open Streets Los Altos. The City will be closing State and Main Streets for businesses to use additional space for outdoor seating and displays. Whether you're walking, biking, or driving your way in, businesses are ready to serve you. If you're ride-sharing and unsure of where to dropped-off let your Uber/Lyft know the official drop-off zones are located at the pins shown on the graphic. Retailers will be open till 8pm so make sure to come out for all your retail needs.
Want to learn more?
Visit us here
!
Socially-distant dining, shopping, and strolling, starts at Open Streets Los Altos, and
don't forgot your face covering!
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COVID-19 Testing in the El Camino Healthcare District
We am pleased to announce that
El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) is offering free COVID-19 testing for adults and children who live, work or go to school in the healthcare district
.
COVID-19 testing is available
now
on our Mountain View campus. In the coming weeks, we’ll be bringing testing to additional sites in the District including Sunnyvale and Los Altos.
Things to know:
- Tests must be scheduled by calling (650) 940-7022, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.
- The test involves a painless (not deep), easy and quick nasal swab sample that you take on yourself while being supervised by a laboratory professional.
- A doctor’s order is not required.
- This program is for healthy individuals who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 and but would like a test for their own peace of mind. It also helps us understand the level of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection in the community. (If a person has symptoms, they can call us and we will refer them to appropriate medical care)
- The test determines if you are positive for COVID-19 on the day of the test. It does not determine if you had a COVID-19 infection in the past.
- The visit and test will cost you nothing. If you don’t have insurance, the test is free. If you have health insurance, we can submit to your insurance—all public and private insurance is required by law to cover COVID-19 testing. You will not be billed and any out-of-pocket costs will be paid for by this District program.
- Results are available in 2-3 days, through a confidential online portal or mailed to your home, whichever you prefer.
- Positive results are given by telephone by a physician or nurse so next steps for quarantine and care can be discussed.
At the time of testing, people are asked to sign a form attesting that they
live, work or go to school
within District boundaries. Proof is not required. We don’t ask or care about immigration status.
To check if a home, work or school address is in the El Camino Healthcare District, see the SCC Registrar of Voters website
here
and then click on “Look Up Your Districts” in the left column.
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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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Open Office Hours
City Council Open Office Hours continue next week! Join one of your City Council members this Wednesday, July 8. These open office hours allow for residents to speak privately with a City Council member about anything they want. They serve as an important community engagement tool that allows residents to learn more about their representatives. To see a full list of dates,
click here.
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Adobe Creek Sewer Main Replacement Project
The Engineering Services Department has advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the Adobe Creek Sewer Main Replacement Project. This project will replace, and for some segments realign, up to approximately 50 sewer main segments located along or near Adobe Creek. The sewer line segments identified for this project are located near the City’s border with the Town of Los Altos Hills, north of Manresa Avenue and south of Edith Avenue. Construction for this project will occur in phases over a period of multiple years. Design proposals are due to City Hall by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
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There are only 6 more grants to fund!
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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The Summer Clubhouse
Enjoy fun, themed activities in small groups with other kids your age every
Monday through Thursday from July 6 to August 13.
Reaching for The Stars
The moon . . . the stars . . . the planets . . . they are out of this world! We will have fun exploring the universe through games, songs, science activities, crafts, and lots of sharing. So, strap yourself in and have a BLAST at our “Reaching for the Stars” summer clubhouse.
World Explorers
Are you a trailblazer? Are you itching to travel? Join us as we roam the globe and discover new faces and new places! The “World Explorers” summer clubhouse is your passport to adventure.
Spotlight U
We are each a one-of-a-kind individual! Let us share (and show off) what makes us special, what we like to do, and what we dare to dream. Summer is a terrific time to make new friends and by getting to know each other, we will do just that. What makes you, YOU? Find out at our “Spotlight U” summer clubhouse.
Camp Sessions:
- 3 & 4 years old; 10 to 10:30am; R $51/NR $59
- 5 & 6 years old; 1:30 to 2:30 pm; R $58/NR $66
- 7 & 8 years old; 10:30 to 11:30 am; R $58/NR $66
- 9, 10 & 11 years old; 2:30 to 3:30 pm; R $58/NR $66
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Phil Ackerly comes to the Los Altos Adult 50+ Program!
Hello Magic Lovers! Join us Wednesday, July 15, 2020 for a special ONLINE SHOW created just for the Los Altos Adult 50+ Summer Program! Festivities begin at 11:30am. You can join in the fun with ZOOM, the application Phil uses to reach Fans and Lovers of Magic! The Zoom link will be shared with you once you sign up for this spectacular, ONE-OF-A-KIND Event! Come one, Come all! Invite your friends, family, and grandkids; all are welcome! Call us at (650)947-2797 to reserve your spot
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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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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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