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Santa Clara County Public Health is mandating that masks must worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, please visit:
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Council Meeting Highlights
Here are some of the actions City Council took in this week's meeting:
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-45 which accepted completion of the Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-46 which declared the existence of a local emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Introduced objective zoning standards for housing development projects. Second reading is tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2021.
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One-on-One with a Councilmember
Join us on Saturday, August 28, at 2PM for the next City Council Open Office Hours. At each event, one City Councilmember will be available to the public to answer questions, receive input, and discuss topics of interest to community members. You can find the dates, times, and meetings links on the City's dedicated Office Hours web page.
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City Facilities Reopening to the Public September 7
Shortly following Santa Clara County’s initial health order, Los Altos closed all City facilities to the public, transitioning its services to being offered online or over-the-phone. The ‘Return to In-Person Plan’, going into effect Tuesday, September 7, welcomes the community back for in-person service with adjusted facility hours and new safety protocols. Many of the practices implemented during the pandemic will remain for added flexibility and accessibility of City services, including filing permits, applications, plans, and other documents online as well as meeting with staff virtually.
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Are You Drought Ready?
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Gary Kremen, Board Vice Chairperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District gave a compelling presentation on the status of the County’s dire water shortage. According to Valley Water, while water use varies locally, in Santa Clara County residential water usage accounts for 55% of overall water usage. If you're looking for ways to help reduce your indoor and outdoor water use, Valley Water has rebates and free devices available.
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Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival Volunteers Needed
The 2021 Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival takes place September 25 and 26 in Downtown Los Altos, and volunteers are needed. Volunteer positions include: sales of beer, margaritas, wristbands, and soda/water. Volunteer shifts will be scheduled from 10AM-12:30PM, 12:30-3PM, or 3-5PM. Sign-ups will be on a first-come basis.
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The Art of Anna Knapp Fitz on Display at Los Altos History Museum
Anna Knapp Fitz, known as Annie, moved to Los Altos in 1921. A self-taught artist, she loved to sketch scenes from everyday life, where she captured the spirit of early Santa Clara Valley. To mark the centennial of Anna Knapp Fitz’s arrival in Los Altos, the History Museum is hosting an exhibition titled “Annie Knapp Fitz Paints: A Legacy in Art,” on display September 9, 2021 - February 6, 2022.
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