City Council
City Council - October 6, 2025
Palo Alto reviewed housing, mobility and open-space priorities for San Antonio Road as staff prepares land-use alternatives for winter 2025-26.
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Planning and Transportation Commission
Planning & Transportation Commission - December 10, 2025
Palo Alto commissioners backed 145 Geng Road townhomes and sent a narrowed bird-friendly design ordinance to City Council.
Architectural Review Board
Architectural Review Board - September 4, 2025
The Palo Alto Architectural Review Board voted 5-0 on Ralph Lauren storefront and café revisions, subject to a condition reducing a sign’s height.
City Council
City Council - January 24, 2026
Palo Alto adopted four 2026 priorities, including business vibrancy on a 5-2 vote, and will refine its work plan and council values.
Human Relations Commission
Human Relations Commission - June 11, 2026
PATMA plans to expand mobility aid July 1 while Palo Alto commissioners discuss wildfire outreach and lower-income senior housing.
Human Relations Commission
Human Relations Commission - May 14, 2026
The Human Relations Commission backed Palo Alto’s first Pride festival, required sponsor notice and authorized a commissioner to speak.
Utilities Advisory Commission
Utilities Advisory Commission - June 3, 2026
Palo Alto’s Utilities Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to advance an amended 2026-27 work plan and reviewed utility costs and project updates.
Public Art Commission
Public Art Commission - March 19, 2026
The ArtLift panel ranked 10 proposals from 69 applicants for feasibility review, and Palo Alto approved $3,700 for public sculpture care.
Utilities Advisory Commission
Utilities Advisory Commission - August 5, 2026
Palo Alto utility advisers sought tougher electric reliability goals as staff detailed grid metrics and progress on gas, fiber and wildfire projects.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission - April 28, 2026
Palo Alto’s parks commission voted 5-1 to keep middle school athletics city-run for 2026-27 while seeking full-program management bids.
Historic Resources Board
Historic Resources Board - August 13, 2026
Palo Alto’s Historic Resources Board recommended finding a Gamble Garden horticultural project compliant with federal rehabilitation standards.
City Council
City Council - May 18, 2026
Palo Alto adopted the Cubberley master plan, pursued a half-cent tax measure and advanced housing projects on Old Trace Road and California Avenue.