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Email from City Manager's Office Palo Alto community news, announcements, and events View as Webpage   What's New 2025 Council Priorities Online Survey Open Now Volunteer on the Planning & Transportation Commission, Apply by January 15 Annual Test of the City’s Emergency Alert System Conducted Today Join Your Neighbors Saving the Planet One Home at a Time Weekly City Manager Updates: December 9 Citywide Updates 2025 Council Priorities Online Survey Open Now Each year the City Council reviews and selects annual priorities at their Council Retreat, set for Saturday, January 25. An online survey is available to share feedback on what priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2025. Survey closes on January 5. Share input at www.cityofpaloalto.org/CouncilPriorities2025Survey. Volunteer on the Planning & Transportation Commission, Apply by January 15 Consider volunteering for the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC), recruitment for two full term and one partial term positions is underway. The PTC plays a vital role in advising the City Council and City staff on key matters such as land use, transportation programs, zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan. Learn more about the Planning and Transportation Commission and apply today. Find information about all eight boards, commissions, and committees. Annual Test of the City’s Emergency Alert System Conducted Today Over 17,000 contacts were notified through text, email and/or call today of the annual test of the City’s emergency alert system. Staying informed during emergencies is important for everyone. Should the City need to alert you of an emergency situation, it will use AlertSCC. Please consider signing up or adjusting your alert preferences. Conducting an annual test of our emergency alert system builds awareness of the ways the City shares information in an emergency and ensures residents are in the loop when it matters the most. Sign-up, change account preferences and read frequently asked questions. Find all the ways to connect with the City. Join Your Neighbors Saving the Planet One 🏠 at a Time Switch to a heat pump water heater for only $2,100, saving $200 for a limited time. Join nearly 500 of your eco-hero neighbors saving the planet one home at a time. Save when installing a heat pump heating and cooling system (HVAC), thanks to California State incentives. Moderate- and low-income eligible residents can save up to $8k. Weekly City Manager Updates: December 9 City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting events, City services, and Council discussions planned. Catch up on the latest City issues and news through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series. This week, Ed shared information about the Council priorities survey, applying for a Planning and Transportation Commission positions, and ways to save money and the planet one home at a time by switching home gas appliances to electric. Plus, gain a summary of Council actions taken and upcoming notable Council items. Be Well ☔️We’re Walking in the Rain: Experts share that taking a walk in the rain can be extra beneficial for your health. With improved air quality, put on your grippiest shoes and bring the dog for a fun, mood boosting walk. If it’s storming outside with low visibility, consider staying home and having a dance party to get in some exercise. Hey Teens! These are For You: Beautify the community at Chalk Art in the Court on Monday, December 16 at 3 p.m., mingle with friends at the Hot Cocoa Social on Tuesday, December 17 at 3 p.m., and make snowman bookmarks on Thursday, December 19 at 3 p.m. at The Drop (Mitchell Park Teen Center). Not feeling the holiday cheer? Talk about it and process any feelings about the holidays or seasonal changes at allcove Palo Alto on Wednesday, December 18 at 5 p.m. Community Health Reminders: Masks are required for patients, visitors, and staff in patient care areas of health care delivery facilities from November 1 through March 31 each year. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older should get the updated 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Prevention supports community health, gain tips and resources from Santa Clara County Public Health. Recipe of the Week: Elevate your holiday feast with this crispy, golden latkes recipe. Using simple ingredients, you can take a sustainable twist and add chopped or grated leftover veggies from your fridge—root veggies work best! Try this air fry recipe for a non-oil version. Family Resources Student Support for Finals: Get a personalized self-care boost at the Finals Survival Kit Party on Friday, December 13 at 5 p.m. at allcove Palo Alto. Rinconada Library will be open late just for high school students to study, spend time with therapy dogs, and enjoy refreshments on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Companion Animal Hour: Get pet parenting advice from experts at Project HumaneKind during the Companion Animal Hour happening virtually on Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m. Third Thursday on Cal Ave.: Connect with neighbors at this month’s Third Thursday on Cal Ave. on Thursday, December 19, 6-9 p.m. and enjoy a festive evening out on the town. Stop by and say hello to staff advancing the City’s Downtown Housing Plan effort, ask questions, and take a quick survey. Movie Night! Enjoy a “Barbie Nutcracker” film night on Friday, December 20 at 5 p.m. at allcove Palo Alto. Take in a double-feature of Dune and Dune: Part Two at the ICYMI Movie Matinee on Thursday, December 26 at 1 p.m. at Rinconada Library. Calendar & Careers Join the Conversation & Connect Holiday Toy Drive Through December 13 Holiday Decorating Contest Sign Up By December 15 Finals Cram Slam December 14 & 15 @ 6 p.m. Downtown Housing Plan Pop-Up December 15 @ 9 a.m. YA Reads for Adults December 15 @ 3 p.m. Frozen Sing-ALong Party December 18 @ 3 p.m. Button Making for Teens December 19 @ 3 p.m. Third Thursday on Cal Ave. December 19 @ 6 p.m. View all community events on the City Calendar. Find your Next Career with Us! Assistant Fleet Manager Finance Manager Human Resources Assistant IT Project Manager Library Clerk Library Services Manager Plan Review Manager Public Safety Dispatcher SCADA Relay Technician Senior Resource Planner for Water Supply & Water Rates Zero Waste Coordinator Find these jobs and more at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/Careers. As seen on Instagram ... 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