City Manager Weekly Update
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
As of March 4, 2020, the County of Santa Clara has a total of 14 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
- 4 are travel-related
- 2 have been determined to be community transmission
- 5 are close contacts to known cases
- 3 new cases under investigation
Senior Program Put On Hold
Following
updated guidance
from the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, as of yesterday, March 4, 2020, all Senior Program activities and classes are canceled until further notice. For the safety of the Los Altos senior community, this is the best course of action at this time.
All updates will be posted on the
City's website page
in addition to Recreation and Community Services' Twitter and Facebook accounts.
View the full list of cancelled Senior Program activities, classes, and special events
here
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We hope to see all our amazing seniors very soon!
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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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Reach Codes Community Workshop
The City of Los Altos and the Environmental Commission are hosting an educational community workshop on the Reach Codes and the proposed draft ordinance. If you have questions or concerns about the Reach Codes, we encourage you to attend. Please
register here
, as space is limited.
Date: March 31, 2020 from 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Los Altos Youth Center (1 N. San Antonio Rd. Los Altos, CA 94022)
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COMING SOON! Earth Day Event
Did you know that Earth Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary? The City of Los Altos is excited to be hosting a new Earth Day event this year! The event will take place on
April 22, 2020
in Veteran’s Plaza in downtown Los Altos. Event activities include games and activities, reusable giveaways, environmental and earth-friendly education and more. We’ll have various booths with information illustrating different ways to support the environment while enhancing the sustainability efforts of the Los Altos community. More updates coming soon!
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workshops
Last Thursday, February 27, 2020, City Staff presented updates to the State’s new ADU legislation to the community. The presentation, given by Guido Persicone, Planning Services Manager, was well-attended and received. Planning and Building Division Staff also participated in a panel discussion on ADU’s and answered individual’s questions concerning rules, regulations, and design of ADU’s.
Accessory Dwelling Units can increase the housing stock in Los Altos, provide homeowners 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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What Happens To Your Recycling At Mission Trail Waste Systems?
Last Friday, February 28, 2020, several members of City staff toured the Material Recovery Facility in San Leandro, where Los Altos recycling material is sorted. Staff was able to witness firsthand how recyclables are processed.
Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) provides residential and commercial collection services for garbage, recycling, and organics. Recycling materials must go through a series of several sorting stations, some through machines, and others by hand.
RECYCLING TIP!
Do not to deposit plastic bags in the recycling bin. Plastic bags are not recyclable and have to be pulled off the conveyor belt by hand slowing down the process. If a bag is missed it contaminates the other recycled material.
Have questions about recycling or what goes in your recycling bin? Visit the MTWS website here:
http://bit.ly/333Rq9P
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Parklet Pilot Program Applications Now 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 a
t
http://bit.ly/3atW8Qo
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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, March 7th
. 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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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. Register here at
this link
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COMING SOON! Inspiration Session With The American Red Cross
Los Altos PREPARES is celebrating City of Los Altos’ ‘Red Cross Month’ with a discussion on the role the American Red Cross plays in disaster response. Join Los Altos PREPARES on
March 26th, 7:00 pm at the Los Altos Youth Center (1 North San Antonio Road)
for an engaging talk featuring Terry Unter alongside additional Red Cross volunteers. Admission is free! Register here:
http://bit.ly/38pRcdW
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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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Have Ideas For Future Police Informational Presentations?
The Los Altos Police Department is always looking for new ideas for informational 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 wants to hear from residents about what they are looking for! Submit your ideas here:
https://www.opentownhall.com/8302
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Spring Registration Begins
Registration for Spring begins on Tuesday, March 10
th
for residents and Friday, March 13
th
for non-residents.
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Spring Egg Hunt
Enjoy the fresh air, hunting eggs and carnival games at the City of Los Altos Egg Hunt at
Rosita Park (401 Rosita Ave, Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024) on Saturday, April 11, 2020
. Games and a visit from the Bunny begin at 9:30am. Egg Hunt starts at 10:00am sharp! Ages Walking to 10 are invited. This is a free family fun event! For more information please visit
LosAltosRecreation.org
or call 650-947-2790
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Looking for a Job this Summer?
If you are looking for a fun and exciting place to work for the summer please check out job postings online:
http://bit.ly/2RZmlA6
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Must be 16 years or older to apply for these jobs that are posted on the City of Los Altos website.
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Honoring Adela Di Canio For 15 Years of Service
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Adela Di Canio was honored for her 15 years of outstanding volunteerism. Adela was honored at the CPRS (California Parks Recreation Society) District 4 Awards Dinner. Way to go Adela! We truly appreciate all that you do for the City of Los Altos Recreation & Community Services Department.
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Officer Mendieta Presented with Achievement Award
We are proud to announce Officer Nicolas Mendieta was presented with the 2019 Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Achievement Award for outstanding police work.
Officer Mendieta joined the Los Altos Police Department in February of 2018, where he quickly developed a reputation as a proactive police officer within our community. Coming to work each day with an unmatched desire to serve while carrying a positive attitude and a smile. In 2019, he made 162 arrests for a variety of criminal violations, which is equivalent to almost 1 arrest per shift!
We want to congratulate Officer Mendieta for this well-deserved recognition— keeping our city and residents safe.
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