City Manager Weekly Update
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Community Center Update
The Los Altos City Council is scheduled to receive an update on the Community Center project at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019. The meeting will be held at 6 pm in the Community Meeting Chambers at Los Altos City Hall located at 1 N San Antonio Road. The City has received one bid from a pre-qualified construction contractor. Staff will be presenting details about the bid as well as a recommendation to the Council regarding moving forward with construction. Meeting materials will be
posted online
by the end of the day today, Thursday, July 25th, 2019.
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Plan Ahead for Your Commute and Reduce Air Pollution
Warmer temperatures are here and so is the Spare the Air campaign. The Spare the Air program reminds people that fewer cars on the road can mean fewer smoggy days, and fewer Spare the Air Alerts. Take time to consider alternatives to driving alone. Poor air quality in the Bay Area affects everyone, but there is a higher risk for children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma or bronchitis. By working to ensure everyone has the knowledge and tools they need to make the biggest difference possible, we can reduce air pollution – and Spare the Air Alerts. Below are some ways to make a difference and plan ahead:
- Work from home. Ask your employer about telecommuting
- Carpool to work. If telecommuting isn’t an option, think about sharing a ride to work. Carpooling can significantly reduce air pollution and traffic
- Take public transit – plan now and check out the schedules in your area. Visit www.511.org or www.bayareacommutetips.org to see routes and plan your trip.
For more information, visit
www.sparetheair.org
or follow Spare the Air on Facebook, on Twitter @SpareTheAir and on Instagram @sparetheair.
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Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office Election Administration Plan Meetings
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office is seeking community input on the Election Administration Plan (EAP) which is the official guiding document by which Santa Clara County will implement the Voter’s Choice Act. The EAP is under development, and the Registrar of Voters (ROV) needs input from the community on various aspects of the plan, including voter education and outreach, ballot access, Vote Center operations, and how to best make voting accessible for all members of the community.
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Bluestone Lane Ribbon Cutting
The City of Los Altos will host a ribbon cutting event for Bluestone Lane in the Historic Train Station downtown at 288 1st Street on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 at 10 am. This café will be serving a full lunch and dinner menu in addition to coffee and pastries for a truly all day restaurant experience. Please join councilmembers, City staff and community members as we celebrate this new Australian cafe downtown!
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Silicon Valley Safety and Preparedness Fair
Come visit Stanford Shopping Center on Saturday, July 27th from noon to 4 pm in the Sand Hill/ El Camino Parking Area for a FREE safety and preparedness fair with local first respondents and community members. Learn about important safety topics, hazards and engage in activities regarding emergency preparedness. Topics to be covered include:
- How to properly install child car seats
- FBI: Child fingerprinting
- Red Cross: First Aid
- Flood/ severe weather prevention
- Fire safety tips
- Earthquake/natural disaster training
- Hazardous Material training and more
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Recreation & Community Services
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Downtown Green
The Downtown Green activities will begin on Saturday, July 20th and end on August 29th. For more information please visit:
www.losaltosca.gov/downtowngreen
or call (650) 947-2790.
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Summer Concerts
Our Sixth Summer Concert will be held on Thursday, July 27th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Grant Park (1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos, Ca). Come join us for an evening of Rock and Funk music performed by The Megatones. Bring your picnic dinner and have a wonderful time with your family and friends.
Our Seventh Summer Concert will be held on Thursday, August 01st from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Rosita Park (401 Rosita Ave., Los Altos, Ca). Come join us for an evening of Tom Petty Hits performed by Petty Theft. Bring your picnic dinner and have a wonderful time with your family and friends.
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Grant Park Senior Programs
All Ongoing Activities for The Senior Programs Are Now Taking Place at Grant Park (1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos, Ca)
Tech Workshop
There will be a Tech Workshop covering the topic of home security cameras. This activity will be taking place on Monday, July 29th at 10:00 am in Room 3.
Speaker-Sgt. Brian Jeffrey
Sgt. Brian Jeffrey will be coming to speak on Wednesday, July 31st at 12:30 pm in Room 4.
Movie on The Big Screen
There will be a Movie on the Big Screen that will take place on Friday, August 2nd at 1:00 pm in Room 2. Free/Members and $1/Non-Members. For more information about the movie, please see staff or call (650) 947-2797.
Regarding The Senior Center Programs, feel free to contact staff at (650) 947-2797 for more information
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City Council Open Office Hours
Interested in speaking with your elected officials about a specific topic or issue? If so, please plan to attend City Council Open Office Hours for an opportunity to personally connect with a member of the Los Altos City Council. One City Council member will be available to the public for a two-hour period to answer questions, receive input and discuss topics of interest to community members. All are welcome to attend. City Council Open Office Hours are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Le Boulanger
301 Main Street, Los Altos
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Farmers' Market
State Street at Third Street, Downtown Los Altos
Friday, August 30th, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Grant Park Community Center, Room 2
1575 Holt Avenue, Los Altos
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A Good Morning
4546 El Camino Real Suite A13, Los Altos
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cafe Vitale
987 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos
Monday, October 14th, 2019
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Green Bakery
692 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos
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On-Demand Ride Reimbursement Program Extended
Starting on July 1st, 2019, the City of Los Altos is providing an on-demand ride reimbursement program for senior members of the Recreation and Community Services Senior Program. This is a program that was created to aid local seniors in becoming more mobile within the Los Altos community.
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City of Los Altos | (650) 947-2700 | www.losaltosca.gov
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