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2025-08-25 City Council Emails
DOCUMENTS IN THIS PACKET INCLUDE: LETTERS FROM CITIZENS TO THE MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL RESPONSES FROM STAFF TO LETTERS FROM CITIZENS ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND AGENCIES ITEMS FROM CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES Prepared for: 8/25/2025 Document dates: 8/18/2025 - 8/25/2025 Note: Documents for every category may not have been received for packet reproduction in a given week. 701-32 From:Aram James To:h.etzko@gmail.com Cc:Team JulieforPaloAlto; John Marlin; Reckdahl, Keith; Hannah Lu; Rebecca Eisenberg; Council, City; Office of the Provost; Shikada, Ed; pat@patburt.org; Veenker, Vicki; Gennady Sheyner; Lu, George; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Roseline Rasolovoahangy; Roberta Ahlquist; Lythcott-Haims, Julie Subject:Re: Julie, you can do it!!! Date:Monday, August 25, 2025 11:31:44 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Becautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. 8/25/25 Dear Henry, You’ve hit the ball out of the park once again. Your comments were excellent. The question remains: when will Julie step up to the plate? Avram “End The Genocide Now” Finkelstein On Mon, Aug 25, 2025, at 10:15 AM, Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Aram The ball is in Julie’s court. She is professional speaker and writer and as member of Palo Alto City Council is duty bound to address pressing public issues. To quote President Harry Truman, an under-rated favorite after President Herbert Hoover, “If you can’t stand the heat; get out of the kitchen.” Cheers Henry Neighbors for Environmental and Social Justice Co-author “The Adult Life Spiral” Subject: Follow-up on Issues with Julie Henry, Can we get answers from Julie regarding these issues? It's like pulling teeth. I doubt she will provide straightforward responses to our questions, just as Keith Reckdahl has been evasiveabout his support for Israel and whether he has helped design fighter jets used to bomb Palestinians. The same goes for Lauing; he consistently refuses to address questions about hisunwavering support for Israel, whether he is a dual citizen of the US and Israel, and how much he donates to Israel and the IDF each year. They both appear to be pillars of the community atfirst glance, but upon closer inspection, it seems their primary loyalty may not be to our country but rather to the state of Israel. I think Julie believes she still has a political future, which I seriously doubt, despite her intelligence and hard work. There are too many perceived scandals in her recent past; the press would certainly undermine her if she attempts to run again. Not to mention the underlying racism among our so-called liberal Palo Alto voters. Given her belief that she can make a political comeback, as long as she doesn’talienate the pro-Israel lobby, I expect she will remain silent on the issues we've raised or, at best, only address them halfway. To be honest, considering how the world increasingly views Israelnegatively, if Julie were to come out strongly against the violence and demand that the council agenda include a resolution for a ceasefire, and if she called for an end to the genocide, she might actually manage a comeback. However, I'm not holding my breath for her to do the rightthing. Talk soon Avram On Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Aram The ball is in Julie’s court. She is professional speaker and writer and as member of PaloAlto City Council is duty bound to address pressing public issues. To quote President Harry Truman, an under-rated favorite after President Herbert Hoover, “If you can’t stand the heat;get out of the kitchen.” Cheers Henry Neighbors for Environmental and Social Justice Co-author “The Adult Life Spiral” Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2025, at 11:26 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: --- Subject: Follow-up on Issues with Julie Henry, Can we get answers from Julie regarding these issues? It's like pulling teeth. Idoubt she will provide straightforward responses to our questions, just as KeithReckdahl has been evasive about his support for Israel and whether he hashelped design fighter pilots used to bomb Palestinians. The same goes forLauing; he consistently refuses to address questions about his unwaveringsupport for Israel, whether he is a dual citizen of the US and Israel, and howmuch he donates to Israel and the IDF each year. They both appear to be pillarsof the community at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it seems theirprimary loyalty may not be to our country but rather to the state of Israel. I think Julie believes she still has a political future, which I seriously doubt,despite her intelligence and hard work. There are too many perceived scandalsin her recent past; the press would certainly undermine her if she attempts to runagain. Not to mention the underlying racism among our so-called liberal PaloAlto voters. Given her belief that she can make a political comeback, as long asshe doesn’t alienate the pro-Israel lobby, I expect she will remain silent on theissues we've raised or, at best, only address them halfway. To be honest, considering how the world increasingly views Israel negatively, ifJulie were to come out strongly against the violence and demand that thecouncil agenda include a resolution for a ceasefire, and if she called for an endto the genocide, she might actually manage a comeback. However, I'm notholding my breath for her to do the right thing. Talk soon Avram Hi Henry, As always, your comments and suggestions are brilliant and well-articulated.Your email addressed to Julie (indirectly) is no exception. I wholeheartedlysupport your action plan. I would only add that, given the dire and worsening situation in Gaza and theWest Bank, it is time for Julie to speak out. I supported her with financial contributions and signage, and encouraged many friends to vote for her. I know you supported Julie with your owncontributions. I am asking Julie, in addition to your action plan, to, in no uncertain terms, demand an end to the genocide now, and that all US military aid to thewealthy Israel be eliminated in perpetuity. Bring the billions we contribute to Israel each year home to go towards our own many social needs. That’s myaction plan for Julie. Julie has very little to lose and much to gain by implementing both of our plans. But will she have the courage to do it? Best regards, Avram” End The Genocide Now” Finkelstein On Sun, Aug 24, 2025, at 3:16 PM, Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>wrote: Aram When have you not spoken out as you see fit! However, IMHO, “a few words” do not cut the mustard. We need Principled leadership, ‘the Hoover way’, to feed everyone irrespective of politics, end the starvation strategy, and cease fire now! Julie’s remit from her supporters should be: introduce Resolution and seekSeconder to place above on the official agenda. Palo Alto requires no less from its dais; as my mother used to say, “think of the starving childrenin….• although argued against ill-logic of overfilling myself to fill them; there is a similar symbolic justice in an over privileged enclave speakingout on behalf of those a half world away who, nutrition-less are losing their voices and childhood lives. local is global; vice versa Sincerely Henry Etzkowitz Neighbors for Environmental and Social Justice Www.triple helix.net Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2025, at 10:36 AM, Aram James<abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Julie, Please speak out against this genocide. We have supported you.Now it is time to help us by taking a stand for justice, peace, and humanity. Please, we are asking very little of you. Really!Just a few simple words is all we are asking of you. What have you done for three of your most committed supporters? Just tellthe city council you can no longer stay silent! Tell them the Genocide must end now! Not in our names! Not in our names!Is this small gesture too much to ask? Aram On Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Discussion Hi Julie, I want to bring to your attention that Martin is simply repeating talking points from the pro-Israel lobby. Incontrast, Henry’s reasoning for urging the city council to support a ceasefire resolution stems from years of criticalthinking. At the very least, please advocate for the council to prioritize a ceasefire resolution given the drasticallydeteriorating situation in Gaza and the West Bank. If there is a thorough public debate and the full council ultimatelyvotes against the resolution, the public will at least have the opportunity to hear each council member's rationale fortheir decision. This would be a true demonstration of democracy in action. Best, Aram On Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM, Martin Wasserman<deeperlook@aol.com> wrote:Dear Julie, As a concerned voter and an Oak Creek resident, I strongly urge you to reject Henry's ill-conceived demand to push for a Gaza ceasefire resolution in the City Council. Such a resolution would have noeffect on anything in Gaza, but would merely create dissension and strife here at home. A unilateral Israeli ceasefire would leave Hamas inpower, leave the hostages in captivity, andeffectively end Israel’s campaign to remove this menace on its southern border. Hamas is a committed enemy not only of Israel and of Jews,but also of the United States, of Westerncivilization itself, and indeed of anyone who doesn’t subscribe to their religious ideology. Hamas, as one branch of the Muslim Brotherhood,has as its ultimate goal the imposition of Islamic law on the entire globe, by force and violence if necessary. If we try to restrain Israel from fighting this ideology in Gaza, we’ll soon be fighting itourselves on the streets of America. The way to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is to first let Israel defeat Hamas, and after thatfocus on the civilian needs. As long as the oppressive and terrorist Hamas regime remains in power, life will never improve for ordinary Gazans. Best regards, Martin Wasserman Concerned Citizen On Aug 22, 2025, at 4:18 AM, HenryEtzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Julie, Thank you for your service. Given yourposition on the dais, it is expected of you touse it or lose it? As your then 82 year oldsupporter, I bent over like a strawberrypicker and slipped hundreds of yourcampaign leaflets under Oak Creek doors. Iam asking you now for return on investment, on the one hand, and on the other, to take theethical course of action and place into a resolution before Council, the plea for ceasefire that you aver you have made in writing and in public fora. We, the Palo Alto votershave elected you to carry out our wishes and to support you in acting according to yourconscience. Fortunately, in this instance two classic, item opposing political motives,coincide. Julie, it is incumbent upon you to introduce a “ceasefire now inGaza”resolution, Invited to be seconded by George, whoreceived the support of the Palo Alto Muslim community. He will be inspired as well bythe Confucian ethic he learned in “Chinese school in Palo Alto.” Hopefully, allmembers of Council will join to make this position unanimous. Like the attorney who persuaded theSupreme Court to briefly open a window to make an exception to the statute oflimitations, precluding a holocaust victim from seeking restitution, Council maysimilarly put aside its prohibition on intervening in international issues to take aposition on one that has become local and globally humane. Sincerely Henry Etzkowitz Neighbors for Environmental and Social Justice 2024 Candidate for Palo Alto City Council www.triplehelix.net On Aug 18, 2025, at 3:28 PM,Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: But not as. Oh zero On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM Lythcott-Haims, Julie<Julie.LythcottHaims@paloalto.gov> wrote:Since late 2023, I’ve called for a ceasefire, both inwriting, and in a public forum. Julie Hi Julie: But here were the questions I posed to you below:can you answer these questions: Julie came closest tobreaking the silence,(1) but to my knowledge, she has NEVER demandedof her colleaguesthat a ceasefire resolution be placed on the councilagenda for a robustpublic discussion and a subsequent vote. (2) Similarly, unless Imissed it, Julie has NEVER called out or spoken from the dais: "End the Genocide Now!" Once you are kindenough to get back to me on thetwo questions above I want toget back to your calls for a ceasefire. Thanks, your supporter for along time, Aram Julie Lythcott-HaimsPalo Alto City Council MemberClick to make an Office Hours appointment On Aug 7, 2025,at 1:09 PM, Henry Etzkowitz<h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: CAUTION: Thisemailoriginatedfrom outsideof theorganization.Be cautious ofopeningattachmentsand clickingon links. Takes both Sent from myiPhone OnAug7,2025,at11:58 AM,AramJames<abjpd1@gmail.com>wrote: HiHenry, Yousaythingssopoetically!!Me morelike a bulldog orsledge hammerthan apoet!! Avram“End TheGenocide Now!!Finkelstein On Thu,Aug 7,2025 at11:05 AM HenryEtzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>wrote: Correct Juliecharter memberCouncil “wallof silence” Incumbentspersisting willbe tooshamed andashamed toseek reelection Sent frommy iPhone OnAug 7,2025, at10:02 AM, AramJames <abjpd1@gmail.com>wrote: FYI:Brian—hereisanexchangeyoumayhavemissed.Wassenttomostoftheusualsuspects. OnWed,Aug6,2025at10:58 PMAramJames<abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:My dearbrave friendHenry, Julie cameclosest tobreaking thesilence, butto myknowledge, shehas NEVERdemanded ofher colleaguesthat aceasefire resolutionbe placedon thecouncil agendafor arobust publicdiscussion anda subsequentvote. Similarly,unless Imissed it,Julie hasNEVER calledout orspoken fromthe dais:"End theGenocide Now!" AsMLK said:“The timeis alwaysright todo whatis right.” Sleep wellmy friend, Aram P.S.Julie, ifmy recollectionis wrong,I inviteyou tocorrect therecord. On Wed,Aug 6,2025, at10:20 PM,Henry Etzkowitzwrote: dearAram Upon reflection,agree withyour assessment.Despite minordifferences inprogressiveness onother issues;there isan implacablewall onGaza ceaseFire whenimplored insuccession, therewas nota flickerof sympathyfrom the impassive diased. Sadly, Henry PsMarjorie TaylorGreen isnow citedas moralpolitical rolemodel Sentfrom myiPhone From:Benjamin Tallman To:Council, City; City Mgr Cc:Chris Wade; John Beard Subject:Councilmembers and City Manager Shikada; Letter, August 25, 2025 Date:Monday, August 25, 2025 9:41:18 AM Attachments:Letter to City of Palo Alto Re RVs (4922-0158-4994.4).pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mr. Councilmembers and City Manager Shikada, On behalf of Ms. Chris Wade of our office, I enclose a copy of a Letter dated August 25, 2025. If you have any questions regarding this Letter, please reach out to Ms. Wade at the contact information contained within the Letter. Thank you, Ben Benjamin Tallman | LegaL Secretary | SSL LAW FIRM LLP | Direct: 415.243.2096 This email and any attachments may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review,reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender anddelete all copies. Legal Advice Disclaimer: You should recognize that responses provided by this e-mail means are akin to ordinary telephone or face-to-faceconversations and do not reflect the level of factual or legal inquiry or analysis which would be applied in the case of a formal legal opinion. A formal opinion couldreach a different result. This message needs your attention No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {2210-00132} 1 POST STREET, SUITE 2100 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 TELEPHONE: 415.814.6400 FACSIMILE: 415.814.6401 business@ssllawfirm.com CHRISTINE R. WADE DIRECT TEL: 415.243.2088 chris@ssllawfirm.com August 25, 2025 VIA MAIL AND ELECTRONIC DELIVERY City Council and City Manager of the City of Palo Alto City Hall 250 Hamilton Avenue, 7th Floor Palo Alto, CA 94301 City.Council@PaloAlto.gov CityMgr@PaloAlto.gov Re: Regulation of oversized vehicles Dear Councilmembers and City Manager Shikada: On behalf of our client1 who owns property on Park Boulevard between Oregon Expressway and Lambert Avenue, we write in support of the City of Palo Alto’s (“City”) efforts to increase regulation of oversized vehicle parking, including RVs, on City streets. As observed by our client and by city staff, RVs and other oversized vehicles cluster on Park Boulevard.2 The City has received complaints regarding impacts to adjacent businesses.3 Complaints in general regarding oversized vehicles have sharply increased.4 As a property owner on Park Boulevard, our client would like to emphasize safety hazards related to the parked RVs. The RVs block existing sidewalks, bike lanes, and visibility, creating dangerous conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. The above perils are exacerbated by speeding traffic on Park Boulevard, which our client has routinely observed. The traffic makes the stretch of Park Boulevard between Oregon 1 Respectfully, our client wishes to remain anonymous at this time. Please direct any questions or comments regarding this letter to our firm. 2 Staff Report for the August 25, 2025 Policy and Services Committee Special Meeting (“Staff Report”) at p. 15: “City staff has observed that there are current OSV clusters on particular streets including: Embarcadero Way, Embarcadero Road east of Highway 101, Faber Place, Elwell Court, Corporation Way, East Meadow Circle, Fabian Way, Park Boulevard, Sheridan Avenue, Portage Avenue, Ash Street, Commercial Street, Transport Street, and Industrial Avenue.” 3 Staff Report at p. 15. 4 Staff Report at p. 4. City Council and City Manager of the City of Palo August 25, 2025 Page 2 of 2 {2210-00132} Expressway and Lambert Avenue even more dangerous for cyclists, who must contend with the RVs in the bike lanes. Understandably, the City has many concerns related to the RVs, including the wellbeing of the people who live in them. But, the City must consider and protect the interests and safety of all residents. We therefore urge the City continue its efforts to identify and implement regulations that protect all users of the City’s streets, including the pedestrians and cyclists who regularly use Park Boulevard. Very truly yours, SSL LAW FIRM, LLP Christine R. Wade Partner From:Livi Mandujano To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Monday, August 25, 2025 9:28:23 AM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along EmbarcaderoRoad. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, whichwill make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positivechanges which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Livi Mandujano Member Care Team Specialist- Call Center 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Helene Grossman To:Shikada, Ed Cc:Lo, Ria; City Mgr; Council, City Subject:Still no response to 311 ticket Date:Monday, August 25, 2025 8:00:33 AM Attachments:Outlook-signature_.pngOutlook-signature_.pngScreenshot 2025-08-24 at 10.55.12 PM.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Dear City Manager Shikada and Chief Lo,(cc to Council) Thank you for your message regarding my open 311 ticket (#16909903). I’d like to clarify that this is the onlytransportation-related 311 ticket I filed in 2025, so there should be no confusion about multiple open requests. It has now been 1.5 weeks since your message, and I still have not received any update on my ticket. At this point, it hasbeen 3 months and required ~5 separate escalations (2 comments on the ticket, 2 emails to the TransportationDepartment, and 1 email to Council). Despite all of that, the Transportation Department still has not responded. Is it theCity’s intention that 311 tickets receive a substantive response? For context, I am including the full history of my transportation-related 311 tickets (see summary below). As you cansee, every single one of these tickets has ultimately been denied, often after months of waiting and only after multipleescalations. If the City’s position is to deny these requests categorically, why string residents along for 6+ monthswaiting for a response instead of providing a clear and timely answer up front? Many thanks,Helene Grossman On Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM Shikada, Ed <Ed.Shikada@paloalto.gov> wrote: Hello Helene, I've been able to discuss this with our new transportation chief Ria as well as her staff. I understand that given several requests you've submitted through the 311 system and elsewhere, there was some confusion about what was still open. You should be hearing from Nate Baird to discuss your open requests. Best regards, --Ed Ed Shikada, City Manager ICMA Credentialed Manager (650) 329-2280 | ed.shikada@PaloAlto.gov www.PaloAlto.gov From: Helene Grossman <helenegrossman@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 9:30 AM To: Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; Safe Routes <SafeRoutes@PaloAlto.gov>; Lo, Ria <Ria.Lo@paloalto.gov>; Shikada, Ed <Ed.Shikada@paloalto.gov>; City Attorney <city.attorney@PaloAlto.gov> Subject: Unanswered 311 Ticket on Daylighting - outstanding for 2.5 months CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members, Safe Routes, Chief Lo, City Manager Shikada, and City Attorney Stump, I am writing to request your assistance in getting a response to my outstanding 311 ticket (#16909903), submitted on May 25 – 2.5 months ago. This request is to paint the curb red at the crosswalk leading to both Friends Nursery School and Ohlone Elementary School, in support of California’s daylighting law. I have commented on the ticket multiple times and emailed Transportation staff multiple times, but I have been unable to get a response to the ticket. Please note that the City encourages citizens to file 311 tickets – for example, this Dept of Transportation page states: “Report concerns at PaloAlto311. Type "Curb" in the search bar to populate the category to suggest new curb paint.” This Palo Alto Online article also discusses how “Residents can report violators online and suggest intersections that could use red curb paint.” However, all of this is misleading and fruitless if the City does not actually respond to 311 tickets. While awaiting a response, I submitted a public records request and learned that: In the 1.5 years since the daylighting law took effect, Palo Alto has painted zero curbs in support of the law. The City has issued zero warnings and zero tickets. The only identified progress is the selection of five intersections for “preliminary evaluation.” Here is an example of a rejected 311 ticket from a community member last year, where the response was that no curbs would be painted; the police would issue warnings without red paint. However, it turns out that the Police could not actually issue warnings because they didn’t have the code into their system until May of 2025. To this day, the Police have not issued a single warning or citation, belying the response to the ticket. (Regardless, I agree with the poster that red paint is a better, cheaper, more effective solution than increased police patrols.) Full 311 ticket associated with this picture is attached. This raises a broader question: Why is Palo Alto delaying action on a proven, low-cost safety measure that City Council itself has described as an easy win for pedestrian safety? And why is it deprioritizing requests from residents concerned for children’s safety? While I understand there are budget constraints, Council recently approved staff’s request for $160,000 for a consulting contract to study artificial turf, which could have been completed with free AI tools. Allocating a similar amount would enable curb painting at every crosswalk near every school in Palo Alto. I urge City Council to direct the Transportation Department to: 1. Respond to citizens’ 311 tickets and revisit curb-painting tickets that citizens filed in the past which were summarily rejected. 2. Implement curb painting at all school-adjacent crosswalks within a defined timeline. Ideally this would have been before the school year started, but unfortunately, we are at the point where school starts in a few days. We should commit to a timeline and not delay any further. Many thanks for your service to the City. Sincerely, Helene Grossman —-- Attachments: 311 Ticket #16909903, outstanding for >2 months 311 Ticket #15068680, submitted by fellow community member and rejected Police memo with regard to daylighting enforcement, from Public Records request From:Wendy Liu To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:Request not to change Michelle Park tennis courts to Pickleball courts Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 6:31:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Council Members, I am writing as a resident of Palo Alto to express my concern about the proposal to convert tennis courts into pickleball courts at Mitchell Park. I respectfully ask that you reconsider thischange for the following reasons: 1. Overcrowding at Mitchell ParkMitchell Park is already one of the busiest recreational areas in our city. The addition of more pickleball courts would likely draw even more players from outside Palo Alto. Thissignificantly affects city residents, who often find it difficult to access park facilities due to the large number of visitors. The park should first and foremost serve Palo Alto residents, whorely on it for daily recreation and community activities. 2. Protecting Access to Tennis for ResidentsTennis remains an important and popular activity for many Palo Alto residents. Reducing the number of available courts would limit access to an already scarce resource. Instead ofeliminating tennis courts, the city should prioritize ensuring fair access for both sports by giving Palo Alto residents priority use of the current pickleball courts. This would balance theneeds of both groups without displacing one in favor of the other. I strongly urge the Council to preserve the tennis courts at Mitchell Park and explorealternative ways to accommodate pickleball demand without reducing opportunities for residents who rely on these facilities for tennis. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your ongoing service to our community. Sincerely,Wendy Liu Palo Alto Resident This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith; Reckdahl, Keith; Liz Kniss; Kaloma Smith; EPA Today; Cribbs, Anne; Templeton, Cari;assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Palo Alto Renters" Association; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leaderfor California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Lotus Fong; Friends of Cubberley; WILPF Peninsula PaloAlto; h.etzko@gmail.com; Raymond Goins; Gerry Gras; Dana St. George; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Shikada,Ed; Stump, Molly; Nicole Chiu-Wang; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; board@pausd.org;boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Zahra Billoo; Bill Newell; Diana Diamond; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg;ParkRec Commission; Foley, Michael; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Jeff Conrad; Jay Boyarsky;jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Emily Mibach; Jennifer Morrow San José Spotlight; Wagner,April; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lythcott-Haims, Julie Cc:Gardener, Liz; Veenker, Vicki; Lu, George; Stone, Greer; Human Relations Commission; cotton.gaines@cityofpaloalto.org; Braden Cartwright; Bains, Paul; Council, City; CityCouncil; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Gennady Sheyner; Brian Good; Brandon Pho; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Ed Lauing; Palo Alto Weekly; Palo Alto Free Press; Rowena Chiu; Enberg, Nicholas; Nicole Chiu-Wang Subject:Re: Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? Unhoused population is BayArea’s highest per capita, while resources to assist them are scant Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 2:57:13 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Subject: Important Article on Homelessness Hey Keith, I want you to pay attention to this article. Please compare the unhoused issues in wealthy PaloAlto with those in our less affluent neighbor, Gilroy. Remember what Justice Stanley Mosk, a longtime progressive member of the California Supreme Court, said about this issue: “The City cannot solve its homeless problem simply by exiling a large number of its homelesscitizens to neighboring localities.” – Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) Before you start demonizing the RV dwellers in Palo Alto and trying to push them out, consider the chaos you will create for our already strained neighboring communities. I’ll bekeeping an eye on this situation, Keith. Best, Avram Finkelstein On Sun, Aug 24, 2025, at 12:05 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? Unhoused population is Bay Area’s highest per capita, while resources to assist them are scant While the city lacks most of the large, visible encampments of cities to the north, there are spread-out clusters of tents tucked beneath trees and unhoused residents sleeping in RVs and cars parked throughout the city, often abutting private property. Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=9aa9528d- fe82-45dd-91bd-ad2602840d7a&appcode=SAN252&eguid=7ee63086-248e-4be1-bb00-81224d0cf9c4&pnum=1# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: From:e2huang.sd@gmail.com To:Council, City Subject:8/25 Meeting - NO to PERMANENT OSV CLUSTERS! YES to CODE ENFORCEMENT Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 2:10:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone: I write to urge you NOT to make the current clusters of oversized vehicles permanent. Thisunfairly targets neighborhoods listed as possible permanent host neighborhoods in the staff report. My neighbors have been asking for relief from the impacts of hosting vehicle dwellersfor a dozen years or more. Instead of helping us solve the problem, the City Staff is suggesting we permanently absorb the effects of RV parking permanently. Other neighborhoods continue to be protected while we are offered no equitable consideration.Is this fair or right for a handful of neighborhoods to solve the problem for the entire city? Palo Alto’s homelessness and “alternative housing choice” topics are a concern that should beconsidered from a holistic and city-wide view. No single neighborhood should bear the brunt of this burden. Ventura in particular and is singularly unable to accommodate any change to local ordinancesthat allows for permanent hosting of OSV. As the neighborhood with the narrowest streets per resident—indeed Ventura is described as the most under-resourced with it’s treasured mix ofsingle-family and dense housing construction, least amount of green space for recreational sports and exercise, absence of school and recreation + civic amenities)—any change toparking or obstructing access to commercial and school/extracurricular activities presents a safety hazard to families, people, young and old. I share two recent experiences to highlight the particular safety hazard to Ventura’s livability and walkability any allowance of permanent OSV parking presents. 1. On June 11, 2025, the large number of oversized cars parked on Park Blvdobstructed the view of an oncoming bike rider during a daily commute who was biking southbound near Park and Olive intersection from oncoming drivers turning left andright off of Park. We witnessed a car turning from Park Blvd that directly collided into a biker from their left side. The biker’s current status is unknown. We were the first tocall 911 and paramedics to assist the injured rider, who was bleeding profusely on the ground. My younger child, who will speak today, witnessed the incident and asked if itwas still safe to bike on Park Blvd to meet friends in Peers Park or attend our local This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast pausd school. Large oversized and permanently parked vehicles are a hazard to bikingin and out of our neighborhood, which serves as a home and residence as well as a safe thoroughfare for bike commuters north- and southbound on Park. Park and Venturawill only become more dense and car-filled as new residences are built between Cal Ave and Lambert Ave. 2. In mid-June, 2025, I was taking an evening walk after a long day of work around850pm and saw a pile of furniture and belongings at the side of the street where an OSV is typically parked. The owners of these belongings were shouting loudly acrossstreets and walking along Park Blvd and Chestnut without aim, vandalizing plants and flowers that were growing in the front yards of various homes. I do not believe allOSV residents are a danger; no one should stereotype or criminalize anyone without due process. But, the current ordinance limits stay for 72 hours; making the smallVentura neighborhood a permanent host site for OSV presents a distinct openness to possible disturbances where young children reside in smaller lots closer to the road. In conclusion, the decision to convert a lane on El Camino into a bike lane reflects a top-downdecision that lacks consideration of local conditions and neighborhood impact. The decision to convert El Camino effectively increased RV overnight parking in Ventura and further reducedthe lack of parking enforcement and maintenance of already existing bike/walking/commute routes. Park Blvd is both a school commuter route and also a commute lane for the Universityand for the many who live south of Cal Ave. Park Blvd is a bike passage to four schools, civic resources such as Rinconada area, and commercial business for residents in Ventura. I hope they will not make RV parking permanent for the sake of school-aged kids as well asfor the local community who bike on Park Blvd and in Ventura. I ask that OSV parking not be made permanent in and around Ventura. I do advocate for stronger enforcement of the City of Palo Alto’s posted parking prohibitions, 72-hour parking limits, and ordinances regarding the removal of inoperable vehicles. Thank you for listening and hearing our requests. Ailun HuangPark BlvdVentura Neighborhood From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith; Reckdahl, Keith Cc:Lu, George; Veenker, Vicki; gstone22@gmail.com; Council, City; CityCouncil; Sean Allen; Pat M; Shikada, Ed; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; vramirez@redwoodcity.org; Vara Ramakrishnan; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; BoardOperations; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; board@valleywater.org; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Betty Duong; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; District5@bos.sccgov.org; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Gerry Gras; Human Relations Commission; Gennady Sheyner; Kaloma Smith; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; Binder, Andrew; Rowena Chiu; Nicole Chiu-Wang; EPA Today; Braden Cartwright; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Dana St. George Subject:Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? Unhoused population is Bay Area’shighest per capita, while resources to assist them are scant Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 12:06:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? Unhoused population is Bay Area’s highest per capita, while resources to assist them are scant Does this small city have the worst homelessness problem in the Bay Area? https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=9aa9528d-fe82-45dd-91bd-ad2602840d7a&appcode=SAN252&eguid=7ee63086-248e-4be1-bb00-81224d0cf9c4&pnum=1# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury Newse-edition app here: From:Guldem Tanyeri To:Council, City Subject:Midtown Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:51:45 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To the Palo Alto City Council and City Administration, I am writing to express deep concern and frustration on behalf of the residents of Midtown and South Palo Alto. It is evident that our neighborhoods have been severely neglected, despite the fact that we pay the same taxes as other areas of the city. The sidewalks are broken, shrubs and litter are left unattended, and there appears to be no regular maintenance at all. Adding to this deterioration, the growing number of RVs permanently parked on city streets has created serious safety, security, and hygiene issues. Meanwhile, the City Council seems to prioritize granting permits for more townhomes and condos on commercial property, while the basic infrastructure and quality of life in our community continue to decline. This imbalance is deeply troubling and makes residents feel ignored by the very officials who are supposed to represent us. We urge the City Council and City Administration to take immediate action: repair and maintain our sidewalks, address the unchecked litter and overgrowth, and implement solutions for the RV encampments that This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast compromise our community’s safety and livability. Midtown and South Palo Alto deserve the same level of care and investment as the rest of the city. Sincerely, Guldem Syed Sent from my iPhone From:Tamar Geller To:Council, City Subject:RV Issue: Personal Input Date:Sunday, August 24, 2025 8:46:53 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone, I am writing to strongly object to the proposal of making the current clusters of oversized vehicles permanent. This unfairly singles out the neighborhoods listed in the staff report as long-term hosts for RV parking. For years, I have had to walk past rows of RVs every weekend from the Ventura neighborhood on my way to visit friends near California Avenue. It has been extremely uncomfortable and stressful dealing with the conditions created by this — open doors, human waste, trash scattered on sidewalks and streets, and constant noise. This is not something any neighborhood should be forced to endureindefinitely. In addition, this will essentially make these neighborhoods an undesirable place to live permanently, reducing the quality of life and value of our homes indefinitely. Our community has been asking for relief from these impacts for more than adecade. Instead of addressing the problem, City Staff is now suggesting that we permanently absorb it. Meanwhile, other neighborhoods remain protected from these burdens. How is it fair or right to force only a handful of neighborhoods to shoulder this problem for the entire city? This is addition to Ventura unfairlyabsorbing a huge portion of the housing mandate with some of the most narrow and crowded streets in the city. We absolutely need real solutions that share the responsibility citywide, not policies that punish specific communities while shielding others. We are counting on your leadership to find a more equitable solution that does not penalize specific neighborhoods. Tamar Geller Wilton Ave.Ventura This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Faith Brigel To:city.council@cityofpaloalto.gov; Council, City Cc:Faith Brigel Subject:660 University Ave., Palo Alto Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:05:03 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council of Palo Alto, Re 660 University Ave. Construction Project I sent an email regarding 660 University Ave, a few days ago, but I would like to express a few more objections tothis project that I hope you will consider. I have great concern that the size and a few other issues related to thisconstruction will detrimentally affect my property, and several of the other neighbors. 1- I understand that the State is mandating that housing be increased in California. But we have several newprojects being considered already, not just 660 University, and several of those other areas do not have as manyserious problems that this one has. There is the 17 story building on Mollie Stones, there is the project just 2 blocksup from 660 University on University Ave, one on San Antonio I believe it is 197 apartments, and I think one on ElCamino Real. And probably more will be submitted.2-At the Architectural Board Review Thurs. Aug. 21 several of the members of this Board questioned such issues asthe lack of parking, and the high-level of congested traffic in that area, and other issues. When questioned theresponses that the developer gave were rather disappointing. Such as, when asked about parking and trafficcongestion- he said that they assume that a lot of the residents will not drive cars. But that is an assumption notbased on any facts or analysis! It is very possible on the other hand, that most, or many of the residents will havecars. Public transit is quite scarce in this area, and the train is not close at all to this project.3- This construction was initially submitted for 4 stories. But when they were asked to increase the setback - theysaid fine they will do that but they will increase the height to 6 stories! If 6 stories is allowed this building will bethe highest in that location. It will take of course longer to build, and it will permanently overwhelm, and possiblynegatively affect the light plan of my building that has been there for about 120 years, and other neighbors.4- The traffic in that area is very dense most of the day. The location is at the corner of University Ave., andMiddlefield which is the entrance to the downtown of Palo Alto. The City has not had an official traffic analysisdone. Only the developer of this project had one done. It would be important for the City to hire a neutral party to doone.5-They will only be providing 78 parking spots for the whole building in a 2 level parking garage. This is toaccommodate 70 multi-family residential units, plus 1900 sq. ft of offices, where tenants, and outsiders also will becoming and going and certainly needing parking spaces.6-There are rarely parking spots available on Byron, University or Middlefield, any time of day. And it has beenlike this for the 37 years that I have frequented that area. In fact, on 8/21 right after attending most of the ARBmeeting I went over to my property on 518 Byron Street and there was a car parked blocking my driveway. Whenshe came out of the dentist’s office she said she didn’t realize it was a driveway( it is very clear) and she was in ahurry. I hope this is not a prediction of things to come.7-There has been a great deal of discussion about protecting a tree that would be adjacent to the building. That isvery good. However, I would like equal attention to the neighboring houses. 8- As one of the ARB members expressed -this large building will only have 2 common spots in the front ( onByron Street). With various delivery trucks coming by - that is- Amazon, Door Dash, etc ., there will not be enoughparking spots for them. So will they park in the middle of the street and block it for the neighbors? He suggested thatthis building of this size needs more spots for this type of parking. Very true. But will there be any follow up on thisand other issues mentioned since the vote was 3-2 and passed by the ARB members.9- Apparently, recently the developer has added more balconies to the residential units. He said: “Everybody lovesbalconies.” But what about the neighbors? Since I have been there that area has been dominated by professionals:dentists, attorneys, and therapists: that is, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Clinical Social Workers. This location iseast of downtown. Byron is not quite in the downtown area. It is a quieter area. That very large building of officesand residents, and balconies will change the atmosphere. 10- It is my understanding that the developers of this project have not built in Palo Alto before. These developers are from San Francisco or Sacramento. Palo Alto is unique. Please help hold onto some of its character. 11- Please if no other changes are required, please do not allow 6 stories. They themselves at first submitted 4stories. Pls go back to the 4 stories. It will take less time to build, and it will be less overwhelming for houses suchas mine, which is a beautiful Victorian style that has been there for 120 years. Once this huge construction project isbuilt the developer will leave -but this very tall and massive building will be there forever. It will be permanent. Please show consideration, respect and appreciation for the already established Palo Alto buildings by not voting inthis mammoth structure as it is.I much appreciate your time to read my email and consider my points. Thank you,FaithFaith W. Brigel518 Byron Street From:smallboat To:Council, City; Lauing, Ed Cc:Bulatao, Eric; Police Subject:RV Camping on Orinda Street — Request for Immediate Action and Code Updates Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 8:21:25 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mayor Lauing and Councilmembers, I’m writing as a resident of the Orinda Street (John Boulware Park area) to report an ongoing RV/oversized-vehicle (OSV) camping issue in the heart of our residential neighborhood and to request specific policy action and near-term enforcement. What’s happening on our block One RV has remained on Orinda Street for at least over ten months. Since then, additional RVs have arrived and are now regularly camping overnight on the block. I reported this to the Police Department. Although officers issuednotices and asked the RVs to leave, they returned and continuedto stay for most of August. Why this matters The prolonged presence affects safety, cleanliness, parking access,and quality of life for nearby households and sets a precedent for long- term curbside camping in a purely residential area. Requests to the Council 1. Adopt a residential buffer: Prohibit RV/OSV parking andcamping within 100 feet of any residential propertyline citywide, with narrow, clearly defined exceptions (e.g., active loading/unloading). 2. Close the “move-and-return” loophole: Update the 72-hour rule to require vehicles moved after notice to go at least 1,000feet and not return to the same location for 24 hours. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast 3. Enable enforcement and prioritize residential blocks I plan to attend the August 25 meeting and will submit public comment. I respectfully ask the Council to agendize and direct staff to bring back these amendments on an expedited timeline and to prioritize immediate mitigation on Orinda Street given its location in a residential core. Thank you for your attention and service to our neighborhood. I’m happyto provide photos, locations, and dates, or to meet on site. cc: Sergeant Eric Bulatao, Palo Alto Police Department (Code Enforcement& Special Problems Detail) From:Aram James To:Adam.Oberdorfer@shf.sccgov.org; Sterling Larnerd; Robert.Jonson@shf.sccgov.org;Melissa.Kiniyalocts@cco.sccgov.org; vramirez@redwoodcity.org; eddie.aubrey@sanjoseca.gov; Shikada, Ed; RuthSilver Taube; Sean Allen; Yusra Hussain; Emily Mibach; Braden Cartwright; jsylva@scscourt.org; Jay Boyarsky;Baker, Rob; cotton.gaines@cityofpaloalto.org; Council, City; Bill Newell; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew;CityCouncil; Reckdahl, Keith; Gerry Gras; Blackshire, Geoffrey; Jasso, Tamara; Lu, George; Vicki Veenker;Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley,Michael; h.etzko@gmail.com; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Supervisor Betty Duong;Supervisor Otto Lee; District5@bos.sccgov.org; Gennady Sheyner; Stump, Molly; Raymond Goins; Liz Kniss;Gardener, Liz; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Tom DuBois; Bains, Paul; Lee, Craig;cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; PD Kristina Bell; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; GRP-City Council;Burt, Patrick; board@valleywater.org; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Dana St. George; Josh Becker;assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Human Relations Commission Subject:Tased in the Chest, Dead for 8 Minutes – The Intercept Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 6:25:32 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. In the medical world, Tasers causing cardiac arrest was apparently a well- established phenomenon. It’s sickening to me to listen to Taser even speak,” Matt continues. “We’ve all been duped. We’ve been fooled by a company that has made millions and millions of dollars off of the police departments.” Runnels may have been a bad cop, but if he hadn’t been given a device that Taser International had assured him was extremely unlikely to kill, then he might not have been tempted to shock a teenager who simply wanted to know why he was being arrested. https://theintercept.com/2016/06/07/tased-in-the-chest-for-23-seconds-dead-for-8-minutes- now-facing-a-lifetime-of-recovery/ From:Cdubb 3000 To:Council, City Subject:Prioritization of potential approaches to address oversized vehicle impact Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 5:00:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Council Members, I am writing because I wanted to bring to your attention my personal experience with vehicleshousing individuals in my neighborhood. I am a single father raising a young pre-teen daughter in the neighborhood and am exposed to these vehicles everyday. What we notice are certain odors emitting in the general area andtrash or clutter surrounding these vehicles. It is unsightly and at times and safety can be an issue as there are individuals loitering around these vehicles at all times during the day andlate into the evening. I hope the council will prioritize the removal of these vehicles as that will drastically improve the neighborhood for the residents who pay rent or mortgage in the neighborhood. Thank you for taking the time to review my request. Warm regards, Carlin Wong Ash StreetPalo Alto, 94306 This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Aram James To:Lythcott-Haims, Julie Cc:h.etzko@gmail.com; Council, City; CityCouncil; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; Raymond Goins; Sean Allen; Yusra Hussain; Braden Cartwright; Bill Newell; Emily Mibach; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; vramirez@redwoodcity.org; Reckdahl, Keith; editor@paweekly.com; editor@almanacnews.com; Ed Lauing; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; ParkRec Commission; Human Relations Commission Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 3:42:14 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Discussion Hi Julie, I want to bring to your attention that Martin is simply repeating talking points from the pro-Israel lobby. In contrast, Henry’s reasoning for urging the city council to support a ceasefire resolution stems from years of critical thinking. At the very least, please advocate for the council to prioritize a ceasefire resolution given the drastically deteriorating situation in Gaza and the West Bank. If there is a thorough public debate and the full council ultimately votes against the resolution,the public will at least have the opportunity to hear each council member's rationale for their decision. This would be a true demonstration of democracy in action. Best, Aram From:guicheng sheng To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:Suggestions to Pickpall demand - urge actions from Park commission and City councils Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 3:10:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Park commission and City Councils, Recently, the use and proposed expand of Mitchell Park pickball courts have induced a lot of discussions in the community. I see two problems due to overwhelming growing popularity of pickball. 1) perceived lack of sufficient courts to meet demand. 2) lack of equal access by PA residents who paid tax due to a lot of non-PA residents playing there, and currently lack of a booking system by the PA resident. I strongly urge the decision makder to satisfy PA resident's need first, by developing a booking system to priority PA resident, and consider a fee for non-resident to discourage too many non-PA resident coming. MP is home to the library that many children use, the parking becomes so scarce that discourages family from coming or cause dangers. Expanding more pickball courts also increase noise level for the resident around. Current facility at MP may not also be sufficient to accomodate so many ppl coming, such as trash cans, restrooms, parking, etc. Gracie A midtown resident From:Aram James To:Adam.Oberdorfer@shf.sccgov.org; Robert Salonga; Robert Handa; Robert.Jonson@shf.sccgov.org; SterlingLarnerd; PD Kristina Bell; Reckdahl, Keith; Brandon Pho; Brian Good; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor BettyDuong; District5@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sean Allen; Emily Mibach;Jennifer Morrow San José Spotlight; Foley, Michael; Shikada, Ed; eddie.aubrey@sanjoseca.gov; KEVIN JENSEN;Human Relations Commission; Vara Ramakrishnan; Veenker, Vicki; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Council, City; Binder,Andrew; Reifschneider, James; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker Subject:Tab 12 Aram James (DJ-1-12-18) (00000003) Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 3:09:46 PM Attachments:Tab 12 Aram James (DJ-1-12-18) (00000003).pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. No Excuse For Tasers In Our Jails From:victor lee To:Council, City Subject:Oversize Vehicle Meeting 8/25/2025 Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 1:00:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone: With regard to the proposal of making current clusters of oversized vehicles permanent is utterlyunacceptable; I strongly recommend an emphatic NO, absolutely NO. With regard to enforcing the 72-hour tow away: Resounding YES, it's too long overdue. Police officersI've spoken to have said that they too are frustrated, but can't do anymore than tag the vehicles becauseCity Council policy dictates. Enforce the 72-hour tow away now. Illustrations: A motorhome has been docked on Orinda between Margarita Ave and Matadero Ave since the start ofthe year. Countless 72-hour notices, parking tickets, long expired vehicle registration, fast food trashstrewn about. It's a garbage dump, but the vehicle is still there. Why? I bike Park Blvd and motorhome owners will drop traffic cones into the bike lane to mark the tail of theiroversized vehicle, forcing cyclists into the traffic lane. Others will have their fat mirrors stretched out tocyclist's head level, or extend their cab and completely usurp the bike lane. Take a walk on Park Blvdand you'll be skirting around ramps and steps on the sidewalk outside the doorways. Enough. Victor LeeMargarita AvenueVentura neighborhood This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith Cc:Veenker, Vicki; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Lu, George; gstone22@gmail.com; Burt, Patrick; chuck jagoda; Roberta Ahlquist; Linda Jolley; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; james pitkin; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; PD Kristina Bell; CityCouncil; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Betty Duong; Supervisor Otto Lee; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; District5@bos.sccgov.org; Sean Allen; Ed Lauing; Shikada, Ed; Kaloma Smith; Braden Cartwright; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; Liz Kniss; EPA Today; Bains, Paul; dennis burns; h.etzko@gmail.com Subject:The Sharp, Sudden Decline of America’s Middle Class They had good, stable jobs – until the recession hit. Nowthey’re living out of their cars in parking lots. (2012) Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:58:27 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening at The Sharp, Sudden Decline of America’s Middle Class They had good, stable jobs – until the recession hit. Now they’re lots. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-sharp-sudden-decline-of-americas-middle-class- 234917/ From:Phyllis Brown To:Burt, Patrick Cc:Improve Cubberley; Council, City; O"Kane, Kristen Subject:Re: Request for clarification of Cubberley project details Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:54:17 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Thank you, Pat. I appreciate your prompt response. My concern is that citizens providingfeedback will need more information about these issues to provide useful feedback on the concept plans. Best wishes,Phyllis Professor Emerita Phyllis Rugg Brown English DepartmentSt. Joseph Hall Santa Clara University500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053pbrown@scu.edu On Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM Burt, Patrick <Pat.Burt@paloalto.gov> wrote: Phyllis, My understanding is that is that these are only “concept plans” generated by the consultantsso far and will only address your specific issues if one or more of them move forward. There are other concepts from stakeholders and others in the community that I hope will be considered in addition to these. Pat Burt Get Outlook for iOS From: Phyllis Brown <pbrown@scu.edu> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 4:31:50 PM To: Improve Cubberley <ImproveCubberley@PaloAlto.gov>; Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; O'Kane, Kristen <Kristen.O'Kane@paloalto.gov> Subject: Request for clarification of Cubberley project details CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Kristin and Cubberley Committee members, I have been reviewing the materials provided to help Palo Alto residents understand the three Cubberley concept designs shared after the second community meeting. Conversations with neighbors have helped me with some of my questions, but I have others that I hope you will consider as you continue planning for meeting #3. Parking and motor vehicle circulation options are the least clear to me. I’m having trouble seeing on the maps where cars are allowed and how cars would approach the various parking options. Can this be made more clear? Would the existing fire lanes be preserved only for emergency vehicle access and bicycle/pedestrian use at other times, as they are used today? How will visitors get from their parked cars to their destinations at Cubberley? Will there be good options for wagons or other devices to carry heavy or cumbersome materials from cars to destinations? Will the existing surface parking near the playing fields be retained for auto parking in each of these concept designs?(It appears to be retained in the concepts. It is faded, so is some other use being considered for this area? If so, what?) Will motor vehicles have to pay a fee to park at Cubberley? What are the costs associated with below-ground parking vs. above-ground structure parking? Will the water table and sea-level rise make below-ground parking infeasible c as a long-term solution? Attention to bicyclist and pedestrian safety is also not clear to me. Has substantive review by Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) been scheduled? Can the drawings be made more clear about how the elements of the three concepts address pedestrian and bicyclist safety? We are particularly interested in the segments that connect to Nelson Drive and to on-street bicycle facilities on both northbound and southbound Middlefield. In particular, the two-way bike/pedestrian promenade along Middlefield appears to extend beyond the Cubberley property boundaries in both directions. Is that correct? If so, could it create potential for wrong-way riding conflicts at intersections and driveways along Middlefield? Further, if bicyclists are encouraged to ride wrong-way, what are they expected to do when they get to the big, multi- lane intersections like MIddlefield/San Antonio or Middlefield/E. Charleston? Could such wrong-way riding risks be mitigated?. Finally, I have seen some references to a suggestion made at meeting #2 that taller buildings on the Middlefield frontage of the site would be advantageous. Neighbors I have spoken with agree with the suggestion. I hope that modification will be factored into the design plan presented at meeting #3. Thank you for considering my questions. Phyllis Brown 451 Adobe Place Palo Alto, CA 94306 Professor Emerita Phyllis Rugg BrownEnglish Department St. Joseph Hall Santa Clara University 500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053 pbrown@scu.edu From:Burt, Patrick To:Phyllis Brown; Improve Cubberley; Council, City; O"Kane, Kristen Subject:Re: Request for clarification of Cubberley project details Date:Saturday, August 23, 2025 8:36:49 AM Phyllis, My understanding is that is that these are only “concept plans” generated by the consultantsso far and will only address your specific issues if one or more of them move forward. There are other concepts from stakeholders and others in the community that I hope will be considered in addition to these. Pat Burt Get Outlook for iOS From: Phyllis Brown <pbrown@scu.edu> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 4:31:50 PM To: Improve Cubberley <ImproveCubberley@PaloAlto.gov>; Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; O'Kane, Kristen <Kristen.O'Kane@paloalto.gov> Subject: Request for clarification of Cubberley project details CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Kristin and Cubberley Committee members, I have been reviewing the materials provided to help Palo Alto residents understand the three Cubberley concept designs shared after the second community meeting. Conversations with neighbors have helped me with some of my questions, but I have others that I hope you will consider as you continue planning for meeting #3. Parking and motor vehicle circulation options are the least clear to me. I’m having trouble seeing on the maps where cars are allowed and how cars would approach the various parking options. Can this be made more clear? Would the existing fire lanes be preserved only for emergency vehicle access and bicycle/pedestrian use at other times, as they are used today? How will visitors get from their parked cars to their destinations at Cubberley? Will there be good options for wagons or other devices to carry heavy or cumbersome materials from cars to destinations? Will the existing surface parking near the playing fields be retained for auto parking in each of these concept designs?(It appears to be retained in the concepts. It is faded, so is some other use being considered for this area? If so, what?) Will motor vehicles have to pay a fee to park at Cubberley? What are the costs associated with below-ground parking vs. above-ground structure parking? Will the water table and sea-level rise make below-ground parking infeasible c as a long-term solution? Attention to bicyclist and pedestrian safety is also not clear to me. Has substantive review by Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) been scheduled? Can the drawings be made more clear about how the elements of the three concepts address pedestrian and bicyclist safety? We are particularly interested in the segments that connect to Nelson Drive and to on-street bicycle facilities on both northbound and southbound Middlefield. In particular, the two-way bike/pedestrian promenade along Middlefield appears to extend beyond the Cubberley property boundaries in both directions. Is that correct? If so, could it create potential for wrong-way riding conflicts at intersections and driveways along Middlefield? Further, if bicyclists are encouraged to ride wrong-way, what are they expected to do when they get to the big, multi-lane intersections like MIddlefield/San Antonio or Middlefield/E. Charleston? Could such wrong-way riding risks be mitigated?. Finally, I have seen some references to a suggestion made at meeting #2 that taller buildings on the Middlefield frontage of the site would be advantageous. Neighbors I have spoken with agree with the suggestion. I hope that modification will be factored into the design plan presented at meeting #3. Thank you for considering my questions. Phyllis Brown 451 Adobe Place Palo Alto, CA 94306 Professor Emerita Phyllis Rugg BrownEnglish DepartmentSt. Joseph Hall Santa Clara University500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053pbrown@scu.edu From:Aram James To:Shikada, Ed Cc:Vicki Veenker; Lu, George; Liz Kniss; Gardener, Liz; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; CityCouncil Subject:Re: Just Say No To Banning RVs on The streets of Palo Alto without a well-thought-out back up Plan Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 10:54:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Here’s a comprehensive, well-sourced overview of Aram James’s role and the broader timeline surrounding the vehicle‑dwelling (RV/living-in-car) ban in Palo Alto: 1. Aram James’s Letter (July 20, 2011) Aram James submitted a letter to the City Attorney of Palo Alto on July 20, 2011, raisinglegal and moral concerns about the proposed vehicle-dwelling ordinance: He warned that prosecutions under the ordinance would involve lengthy, costly trials,especially if defendants invoked the “defense of necessity,” often misapplied byjudges, potentially triggering appeals and habeas corpus petitions. He argued that juries historically refuse to convict under unjust laws, and would likelyview bans criminalizing sleeping in vehicles as morally indefensible. James also noted that even if courts restrict necessity defenses, the unspoken backupremains jury nullification—when a jury acquits against the letter of the law becausethey find it unjust. 2. City Council’s Response & the Ban’s Passage (2013) The City Council voted 7–2 to enact the vehicle-dwelling ban on August 5, 2013, framing it as a necessary tool amid growing lodging in vehicles and neighborhoodsafety concerns. Violations could result in citations, and in some cases, misdemeanors with up to a $1,000 fine. The decision came after two years of debate, outreach, and failed attempts to launch alternative safe-parking programs with faith-based organizations. 3. Legal Pushback & Enforcement Delay (Late 2013–Early 2014) In November 2013, a group of attorneys threatened to sue, arguing that the bancriminalized homelessness and violated residents’ rights by depriving them ofessential shelter. In December 2013, the City Council agreed to delay enforcement for up to a year,citing a pending Ninth Circuit decision in Desertrain v. Los Angeles which couldinfluence the legality of such bans. 4. Ban Repealed (November 2014) Finally, on November 24, 2014, the Council repealed the ban in a 7–1 vote, largelyinfluenced by the Desertrain case, which found similar restrictions unconstitutional and discriminatory under due process law. The vehicle-dwelling ban had not beenenforced during the delay. The repeal occurred alongside continued funding (about $250,000 annually) forbroader homelessness solutions, though the ban was dropped. Here’s a comprehensive, well-sourced overview of Aram James’s role and the broadertimeline surrounding the vehicle‑dwelling (RV/living-in-car) ban in Palo Alto: 1. Aram James’s Letter (July 20, 2011) Aram James submitted a letter to the City Attorney of Palo Alto on July 20, 2011,raising legal and moral concerns about the proposed vehicle-dwelling ordinance: He warned that prosecutions under the ordinance would involve lengthy, costlytrials, especially if defendants invoked the “defense of necessity,” oftenmisapplied by judges, potentially triggering appeals and habeas corpuspetitions. He argued that juries historically refuse to convict under unjust laws, and wouldlikely view bans criminalizing sleeping in vehicles as morally indefensible. James also noted that even if courts restrict necessity defenses, the unspokenbackup remains jury nullification—when a jury acquits against the letter of thelaw because they find it unjust. 2. City Council’s Response & the Ban’s Passage (2013) The City Council voted 7–2 to enact the vehicle-dwelling ban on August 5, 2013, framing it as a necessary tool amid growing lodging in vehicles andneighborhood safety concerns. Violations could result in citations, and in some cases, misdemeanors with up to a $1,000 fine. The decision came after two years of debate, outreach, and failed attempts to launch alternative safe-parking programs with faith-based organizations. 3. Legal Pushback & Enforcement Delay (Late 2013– Early 2014) In November 2013, a group of attorneys threatened to sue, arguing that the bancriminalized homelessness and violated residents’ rights by depriving them ofessential shelter. In December 2013, the City Council agreed to delay enforcement for up to ayear, citing a pending Ninth Circuit decision in Desertrain v. Los Angeleswhich could influence the legality of such bans. 4. Ban Repealed (November 2014) Finally, on November 24, 2014, the Council repealed the ban in a 7–1 vote,largely influenced by the Desertrain case, which found similar restrictions unconstitutional and discriminatory under due process law. The vehicle-dwelling ban had not been enforced during the delay. The repeal occurred alongside continued funding (about $250,000 annually) forbroader homelessness solutions, though the ban was dropped. Final Thoughts Aram James’s 2011 letter catalyzed legal and ethical debate by spotlighting theordinance’s potential unintended consequences—financial burden, constitutionalchallenges, and juror resistance. His advocacy prefaced a broader unfolding of theissue, eventually culminating in legal scrutiny and policy reversal. Context & Significance Aram James’s letter was prompted by how the city was handling the debate— highlighting concerns around free speech. He urged the City Attorney topublicly clarify the city’s stance to avoid discouraging future public testimony. He acknowledged that, based on legal precedent, officials do have the FirstAmendment right to not listen (or walk out) on speakers—even if the speech is distasteful to them. But he also emphasized that such conduct could nonethelessdiscourage civic participation. He also hinted at political accountability, saying he could choose not to vote foror even initiate a recall campaign against those council members whose actions he found objectionable. In his postscript, he specifically invited Chief Attorney Molly Stump to weigh in with her legal perspective on the issues he highlighted. Why It Matters This letter provides a window into Aram James’s broader concerns—beyond just thevehicle-dwelling issue—to how local government engages with dissent. He wasdrawing attention not only to the substance of the discussion (the proposed ban), butalso to how the process itself (public comment, legal discourse, civic feedback) wasbeing shaped. Palo Alto indeed delayed the debate in the wake of such public pushback, whichaligns with James’s broader message about the importance of open civic discourse. From:Aram James To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed; Perron, Zachary; Wagner, April; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas;<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; CityCouncil; Foley, Michael; james pitkin; Lee, Craig; Afanasiev, Alex;Figueroa, Eric; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; Sean Allen; Pat M; city.council@menlopark.gov;citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Gerry Gras; Vicki Veenker; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Dana St. George; Burt, Patrick;Friends of Cubberley; editor@almanacnews.com; editor@paweekly.com; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach;Braden Cartwright; Binder, Andrew; Palo Alto Free Press; pat@patburt.org; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; JeffRosen; Jay Boyarsky; Reifschneider, James; Roberta Ahlquist; Bill Newell Subject:Ex-San Jose cop pleads to indecent exposure, sexual battery, road rage Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 8:03:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Guess who is a graduate of the SJPD? Serve & Protect? Mhttps://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/19/ex-san-jose-cop-pleads-on-duty-indecent- exposure-sexual-battery-road-rage/ From:Phyllis Brown To:Improve Cubberley; Council, City; O"Kane, Kristen Subject:Request for clarification of Cubberley project details Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 4:32:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Kristin and Cubberley Committee members, I have been reviewing the materials provided to help Palo Alto residents understand the three Cubberley concept designs shared after the second community meeting. Conversations with neighbors have helped me with some of my questions, but I have others that I hope you will consider as you continue planning for meeting #3. Parking and motor vehicle circulation options are the least clear to me. I’m having trouble seeing on the maps where cars are allowed and how cars would approach the various parking options. Can this be made more clear? Would the existing fire lanes be preserved only for emergency vehicle access and bicycle/pedestrian use at other times, as they are used today? How will visitors get from their parked cars to their destinations at Cubberley? Will there be good options for wagons or other devices to carry heavy or cumbersome materials from cars to destinations? Will the existing surface parking near the playing fields be retained for auto parking in each of these concept designs?(It appears to be retained in the concepts. It is faded, so is some other use being considered for this area? If so, what?) Will motor vehicles have to pay a fee to park at Cubberley? What are the costs associated with below-ground parking vs. above-ground structure parking? Will the water table and sea-level rise make below-ground parking infeasible c as a long-term solution? Attention to bicyclist and pedestrian safety is also not clear to me. Has substantive review by Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) been scheduled? Can the drawings be made more clear about how the elements of the three concepts address pedestrian and bicyclist safety? We are particularly interested in the segments that connect to Nelson Drive and to on-street bicycle facilities on both northbound and southbound Middlefield. In particular, the two-way bike/pedestrian promenade along Middlefield appears to extend beyond the Cubberley property boundaries in both directions. Is that correct? If so, could it create potential for wrong-way riding conflicts at intersections and driveways along Middlefield? Further, if bicyclists are encouraged to ride wrong-way, what are they expected to do when they get to the big, multi-lane intersections like MIddlefield/San Antonio or Middlefield/E. Charleston? Could such wrong-way riding risks be mitigated?. Finally, I have seen some references to a suggestion made at meeting #2 that taller buildings on the Middlefield frontage of the site would be advantageous. Neighbors I have spoken with agree with the suggestion. I hope that modification will be factored into the design plan presented at meeting #3. Thank you for considering my questions. Phyllis Brown 451 Adobe Place Palo Alto, CA 94306 Professor Emerita Phyllis Rugg BrownEnglish DepartmentSt. Joseph Hall Santa Clara University500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053pbrown@scu.edu From:Clete Elms To:Council, City Cc:Adrianna Escobar; Salina Galindo-Luna; Ricky Lopez; Eric Cissna Subject:GreenWaste Update & Introduction Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 4:20:05 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mayor Lydia Kou, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share news that I have officiallybeen appointed as CEO at GreenWaste. As you may know, I have been serving as interim CEO since March, when Tracy Adams stepped down. I’d like to sincerely acknowledge andthank Tracy for his eighteen years of leadership and dedication to GreenWaste’s mission and customers. I’m happy to share that Tracy will remain closely involved in GreenWasteas a member of our Board of Directors. As GreenWaste enters an exciting new phase of growth and innovation, I want you to know that our commitment to excellence in customer service and sustainability remains thedriving force of our work. In particular, I am committed to investing in people and technologies that further strengthen our safety initiatives, accelerate innovation aroundenvironmental responsibility and recovery, and serve the needs of our valued customers. GreenWaste has long valued its relationship with your office and the broader community,and I look forward to continuing that close partnership. I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you to introduce myself more personally and discuss how we can worktogether to support your sustainable waste management and recycling initiatives. I’m also pleased to introduce Salina Galindo-Luna, GreenWaste’s new Director of MunicipalFranchise. She will be working closely across all aspects of GreenWaste’s functions to support municipal operations. We are both available to meet in the next few weeks, eitherin person or via video call. Please let us know your availability and Adrianna will follow up. Thank you for your continued leadership and partnership. I look forward to meeting with you soon. Sincerely, Clete Elms This message needs your attention This is their first mail to some recipients. 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View GreenWaste’s privacy policy here. privacy policy From:Mary Dughi To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 4:10:47 PM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Mary Dughi Payments Director Direct: 650.842.6055 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:midtown_gary@mac.com To:Council, City Subject:City eyes RV Restrictions as Complaints Rise Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 2:34:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council Members, I just read the article titled "City Eyes RV Restrictions as Complaints Rise" in the August 22,2025 issue of the Palo Alto Weekly, and I am deeply frustrated that the City is still hesitating to take decisive action on RV parking. The ongoing presence of RVs on our streets has become a blight that residents can no longer tolerate. These vehicles contribute to unsanitary conditions, safety risks, and a general declinein the quality of life for those of us who pay taxes and follow the rules. Other cities have already taken swift, decisive action to ban RV parking on public streets. Why hasn’t PaloAlto? The idea of a phased approach to limiting RV parking is not a solution. A gradual, incrementalapproach will only prolong the problem, giving people living in RVs more time to establish themselves in our neighborhoods. It sends the message that the City isn’t serious aboutaddressing the issue and only serves to delay the inevitable. We need a complete ban— immediately—not a half-measure that stretches the problem out for years to come. Offering services or designated parking areas will only invite more RVs into Palo Alto. We cannot afford to enable a problem that other cities have already shown is not sustainable.Instead of assisting people in making Palo Alto their permanent home in an RV, we should focus on solutions that address the root causes of why they are there, not make our city adestination for those seeking to park long-term on public streets. Moreover, let’s be clear: individuals living in RVs on city streets should not be considered“residents” in the same way those who rent or own property in Palo Alto are. We need to draw a line between those who are part of our community in a legal, long-term sense and those whoare simply occupying our public spaces. If the Council truly believes that this situation is acceptable, then perhaps we should allowRVs to park only on the blocks where members of the City Council, the Mayor, or the City Manager reside. Let those who are making these decisions experience first-hand what the rest This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast of us are dealing with on a daily basis. The time for delay is over. I urge you to implement a full, immediate ban on RV parking in Palo Alto—no more half-measures or half-hearted attempts to solve a growing problem. Best, Gary From:Jim McDiarmid To:Council, City Subject:RV parking on Embarcadero Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 1:10:35 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. I have almost been hit on more than one occasion simply trying to leave the work parking lot and unable to see who is coming down Embarcadero. This is not safe and not what these street parking spots were ever meant to be used for. Thank you for your consideration and hopefully your support to fix this safety problem for residents and workers in Palo Alto. Jim McDiarmid VP Residential Operations Direct: 650.300.5025 Mobile: 650.269.0635 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA jimm@sfcu.org NMLS ID 1684612 This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Miro Samardzija To:Council, City Cc:Milan Patel; Shruti Royyuru Subject:Oversized Vehicle Parking on Ash Street, Portage Avenue, and Surrounding Corridors Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 12:51:15 PM Attachments:Palo Alto Policy and Services Committee Tenant letter.docxMeetings2690Agenda_20250815033134806 (1).pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Members of the Policy & Services Committee, We are tenants at 3200 Ash Street and write to express our strong concerns about the ongoing use of these streets for oversized vehicle parking and habitation. Enclosed is our letter to the Committee, in which we respectfully urge action on this matter. Respectfully,Miro Samardzija, Chief Product Officer, Righ Inc., 3200 Ash St., Palo Alto, CA 94306 miro@righ.com, 650-450-0057 [22/8/2025] City Council Policy & Services Committee City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Re: Oversized Vehicle Parking on Ash Street, Portage Avenue, and Surrounding Corridors Dear Members of the Policy & Services Committee: We are tenants in the Ash Street and Portage Avenue area and write to express our strong concerns about the ongoing use of these streets for oversized vehicle parking and habitation. These streets were never designed for long-term RV or oversized vehicle use. The current situation has created daily challenges that directly affect our safety, businesses, and quality of life: • Health and Safety: Accumulated trash, sewage, and other waste on the street and near storm drains pose health risks and make the roads unsafe for employees, customers, and visitors. • Access and Visibility: Oversized vehicles block sightlines, limit available parking, and create hazards for drivers, pedestrians, and deliveries. • Neighborhood Impact: The presence of long-term vehicle habitation has led to increased noise, refuse, and safety concerns, which directly impact the people who live and work in this area. We urge the Committee to ban oversized vehicle parking on Ash, Portage, and the surrounding commercial streets. These corridors must remain safe, clean, and accessible for the people and businesses who depend on them. At the same time, the City should look at more appropriate alternatives, such as structured Safe Parking in municipal lots, where sanitation and services can be provided in a managed setting. This would reduce the strain on our neighborhood while still addressing the needs of people living in vehicles. Thank you for addressing this urgent issue. Respectfully, Miro Samardzija, Chief Product Officer, Righ Inc., 3200 Ash St., Palo Alto, CA 94306 miro@righ.com, 650-450-0057 POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Special Meeting Monday, August 25, 2025 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Policy and Services Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. 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The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments. 4 August 25, 2025 Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. From:Gina Dalma To:Council, City Subject:Monday"s City Council and RV"s Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 10:42:43 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i August 21, 2025 Palo Alto Policy & Services Committee 250 Hamilton Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301 Good afternoon Honorable Chair Veenker and Committee Members, We have so many neighbors that cannot afford to live in Palo Alto even if they work here, have children that go to school here and buy from Palo Alto small businesses. These are our families that are forced to live in RV's. I appreciate the past city’s work to meet the needs of unhoused residents living in RVs. I support the options from the staff report to expand safe parking at the Baylands Athletic Center and other dedicated parkland, expand safe parking on private properties such as land owned by local congregations, and enhance services related to oversized vehicles. If the city chooses to regulate oversized vehicle parking, it should limit its regulations to narrow streets and areas with class II bike lanes, following Mountain View’s example. Palo Alto should continue its leadership on safe parking programs as well as overall housing development. Residents only stay in RVs in the first place because the crushing shortage of housing limits their living options. By pursuing a comprehensive, humane approach focused on providing adequate housing for all residents, Palo Alto can directly address the shortage that drives residents to live in oversized vehicles in the first place. Thank you for your leadership and consideration, Gina Dalma This message needs your attention No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast -- Gina D. Dalma2815 South Ct Palo Alto, CA 94306e: gina@dalma.org p: (980) 722.2660 t: @ginadalmal: www.linkedin.com/pub/gina-dalma/0/53/b47/en From:Emma Liu To:Council, City Subject:RVs parked on Embarcadero Date:Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00:34 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. During a regular business hour, here is the scene you will see on Embarcadero Road: RV encampments where the owners, along with children live in their RVs during business hours. They have set up the RVs to look like they are going to permanently live there (and they are!) It is a complete eyesore. In addition, they not only park their RVs along Embarcadero, but they also park their regular cars there too. We have customers who do business at this location, and this gives a terrible impression. Regards, Emma This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Robert Jordan III To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 11:06:58 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. There have been several occasions where I could not see a pedestrian jogging on the sidewalk as I turned into our parking lot which causes me to break hard. There have been other times when I need to pull out dangerously far into the street to validate it’s clear before exiting the parking lot. This causes traffic to suddenly stop as they can not see me either. It is only a matter of time until a serious accident occurs due to the lack of visibility caused by the parked RVs. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Robert Jordan VP Information Security Stanford Federal Credit Union This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. 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Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Cat To:Council, City Subject:California Ave Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 8:54:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello, I used to be a regular person on California Avenue. I will never go back again. It is turned into nothing but a disaster. All of Ash Avenue is just a bunch of Uber drivers parked at the end, blocking parallel parking up and down street from Grant. But most importantly, all you have is restaurants making tons of money. You have driven out every other type of retail business on that street. And then you have the same restaurants only multiple restaurants on the same street. Palo Alto Sol owns the Fox. Tarun’s Café owns Cafe Itálico. Joey owns the restaurant next-door to them. And then the ones down the way as well. This is pure disgusting favoritism towards restaurants. You drove away Starbucks, so the person that owns the Indian restaurant can have his food in the back of his van, which is total OCD and filled the top with garbage. That’s a health hazard and of itself. In Santa Clara County Department of health should be involved. But this is what you choose over anything else. Then take the one place called Olive Garden out so you could build more commercial space. Maybe you should take a hard look and see where those students are going to go to eat. You have driven people away from this area because of this. These places think they’re so fancy now that they can go ahead and charge $300 for two meals for dinner. I’m glad that Stanford has opportunities on their campus that these kids can afford and stay away from this area. I will never go back to this area myself. I will be going back to Stanford mall for other restaurants instead. I will never return. And I have been a long time resident. Several of my colleagues have already left this area as well. We have found some great restaurants in Stanford Mall as well as Menlo Park. Goodbye! Sent from my iPhone From:Penny Brennan To:Council, City Subject:Fwd: 8/25 Meeting - NO to PERMANENT OSV CLUSTERS! YES to CODE ENFORCEMENT! Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 6:55:25 PM Attachments:311 abandoned vehicle code enforcement complaint ~ June 2025.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Please see below my email to Council Members Veenker, Lu, & Stone regarding issue to be discussed at the 8/25 Policy & Services Committee meeting. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Penny Brennan <plynnbrennan@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 6:21 PMSubject: RE: 8/25 Meeting - NO to PERMANENT OSV CLUSTERS! YES to CODE ENFORCEMENT!To: <Vicki.Veenker@paloalto.gov> Dear Vice Mayor Veenker: I am writing to urge you NOT to consider permanent oversized vehicle (OSV) clusters as a solution to Palo Alto's homelessness and "alternative housing choice" problems, and to ask you to advocate for stronger enforcement of the City of Palo Alto's posted parking prohibitions, and its 72-hour parking, and removal of inoperable vehicle, ordinances. My Ventura neighborhood and I are being adversely affected by the oversized vehicles, campers, and detached camper trailors being dumped into the Ventura neighborhood, more arriving each week. NO, I absolutely do not want the City of Palo Alto to establish "permanent clusters" of these vehicles in Ventura or any other neighborhood in Palo Alto. YES, I do want the City of Palo Alto to more forcefully enforce its posted parking prohibitions, and 72-hour parking, and removal of inoperable vehicle, ordinances. Two examples of negative impacts of campers and OSVs on my immediate Ventura neighborhood: One regards the inoperable, uninhabitable "Lindy" camper that is parked on Orinda Street, between Margarita and Matadero Avenues. Another regards the OSVs that line Park Blvd between Lambert and Page Mill. With respect to the "Lindy Camper", here is an excerpt from my most recent (June 2025), 311 code enforcement This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast complaint regarding it (please read full text in pdf attached): "For the third time I have entered an abandoned vehicle complaint about this ["Lindy" camper photo attached] vehicle on the Palo Alto police website for abandoned vehicle complaints. Nothing ever becomes of my complaints. This is what I wrote [tonight on the Palo Alto police Abandoned Vehicle website]: 'This is the third time in the last several months that I have registered a complaint about this abandonned vehicle. I know others have registered complaints multiple times because I have seen *several* red and white warnings on the windshield of this camper over the past 9-12 months. Yet, it is never moved or removed from this spot. The owners of this vehicle are leaving garbage next to it and appear to be using it as a storage unit. As well, groups of individuals are pulling up in cars behind the vehicle periodically and entering the camper...to meet? to ? Between the very popular Hong Kong Restaurant at the end of Wilton, whose customers park all up and down Wilton and Matadero, and the Square 1 home builder site at the corner of Matadero and El Camino, which parks its construction trucks on Matadero, parking is becoming increasingly difficult to find for *residents* who live on Margarita, Matadero, and Wilton. Why is this Lindy camper, an inoperable vehicle, allowed to be dumped on Orinda, used as a storage and meeting place for people who live outside our neighborhood, and taking up our neighborhood residents' parking NOT BEING TOWED AWAY AFTER ALL THESE MONTHS OF MULTIPLE REPEATED COMPLAINTS BY NEIGHBORS? *PLEASE REMOVE IT!*'" A month ago Angelica Ricafort responded to this 311 complaint: "Thank you for submitting this request using Palo Alto 311. The request has been forwarded to our officers to make contact with the individuals, provide resources, and ask to relocate." As of today, my 311 complaint is marked "completed", but the Lindy camper remains parked in the same place on Orinda with no evidence of intent to relocate. The camper is not habitable. A few weeks ago, walking past, I noticed that the camper looked broken-into, its side door completely open, and I reported the incident to the police. I could see through the open door that the camper is uninhabitable; filthy, garbage/hoardings strewn about; holes smashed through the cabinets, damaged flooring. There is always garbage on the ground outside the camper and often eminating from inside it is the smell of an unmanaged portable toilet; it reeks of old urine and feces. Just this past week I have seen a new OSV, and a new unattached camper vehicle, beginning to settle in on Orinda. These vehicles, and the inoperable "Lindy" camper, are using parking space that residents living on Wilton, Matadero, and Margarita need due to excess traffic and parking demands generated by the Hong Kong Restaurant, Square 1, and other businesses along El Camino, as well as construction projects in the neighborhood. With respect to the OSVs that line Park Blvd, between Lambert and Page Mill, I no longer feel safe walking my dog down that stretch of Park Blvd, especially at night. For example, the RVs parked at Lambert and Park, just next to the fenced electrical station, have commandeered the sidewalk there. Occupants of the RVs have placed noisy, gas- spewing generators in the middle of that section of sidewalk, and use it to store buckets and other equipment. Thus, pedestrians are prevented from use of the sidewalk there. Along that same stretch of sidewalk, the RV occupants open their doors on to the sidewalk and seem to use it as their personal patios. Because the RVs block any view from the street of me walking along this stretch of sidewalk, past the open doors, I do not feel safe walking this section of sidewalk anymore. Moreover, due to their width, the RVs are partially blocking Park Blvd bicycle lanes, making what is already a harrowing shared-bike-and-car driving experience along Park an even more dangerous one. So, NO, I DO NOT want you to consider making OSV and camper clusters permanent in our Ventura neighborhood or any neighborhood in Palo Alto. I also strongly oppose use of Palo Alto resources to improve the quality of life for occupants of the OSVs and campers in the clusters. We, the residents of Palo Alto, pay quite substantial county and city taxes to support the maintenance of the City of Palo Alto. My understanding is that dollars from these sources are already stretched. With what we have, please, give us back the streets and sidewalks we've paid for, and support our quality of life by dedicating more City resources to strong enforcement of the City of Palo Alto's posted parking prohibitions, and its 72-hour parking, and removal of inoperable vehicle, ordinances. Thank you for considering these requests. Sincerely, Penny Brennan, PhD Ventura Neighborhood From:Natan Geller To:Council, City Subject:Experience and Thoughts on RV Issue Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 6:01:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone, I am writing to strongly object to the proposal of making the current clusters of oversized vehicles permanent. This unfairly singles out the neighborhoods listed in the staff report aslong-term hosts for RV parking. Growing up in the Ventura neighborhood, I remember how my friends and I would oftenavoid certain streets on our way to play together. Walking past long rows of RVs never felt safe. We dealt with open doors, loud noise, trash, and sometimes even human waste scatteredalong the sidewalks. As kids, we instinctively knew to stay away from those areas, and that is not the kind of environment any child should grow up in. Now, years later, it is disheartening to see that instead of working toward solutions that improve safety and livability for all neighborhoods, City Staff is proposing to make theseconditions permanent in just a few parts of Palo Alto. This will ensure that families in Ventura and the other listed neighborhoods continue to bear the burden indefinitely, while other areasremain shielded. It is simply unfair. Our community has been asking for relief from these impacts for more than a decade. Instead,we are told we must accept them permanently — on top of Ventura already absorbing a disproportionate share of the city’s housing mandate, even with our narrow and crowdedstreets. This is not a real solution. It is an inequitable policy that punishes certain neighborhoods and compromises the quality of life, safety, and home values for generations tocome. We need real, citywide solutions that share responsibility fairly across all neighborhoods. Assomeone who grew up here and wants a safer, better future for today’s kids, I urge you to stand up for us and reject this proposal. Respectfully, Natan Natan Geller This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Yale University '28 | Davenport College B.S. Intensive Candidate in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology natan.geller@yale.edu LinkedIn From:Marty Behrendt To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:20:45 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you, Marty BehrendtService Desk Tech LeadDirect: 650.842.61101860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAsfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Sean Diaz To:Council, City Subject:RV Parking / Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto CA Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:49:56 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Good Afternoon, I wanted to reach out to express my concern about the RV parking surrounding my workplace at Stanford Federal Credit Union. I wanted to address a few points that I believe make it unsafe to have them parked in the surrounding blocks in our area. Being at a credit union with an ATM outside, I notice that there is activity outside while members, or employees transact at our office. I believe it creates an unsafe environment when dealing with our finances. In addition, while going in and out of our parking lot, it is difficult to see oncoming traffic as our view of the street is blocked. Lastly, when walking on breaks around the area, I noticed that there are a lot of bad smells in some parts of the streets. I believe that some of the occupants are using the bathroom outside, and it creates an unsafe and unsanitary environment to walk in. I first noticed this a while back when encountering the smells walking, and also seeing bunches of flies in the vicinity. In relation to this topic, some of the occupants are also storing a lot of their items on the street which crowd the sidewalk. Thank you in advance for reviewing my feedback, and considering improvements in our area. Best regards, Sean Diaz Senior Specialist Member Care Team Stanford Federal Credit Union 1860 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA 888.723.7328 www.sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Schedule A Phone/Virtual Appointment with Me Your accurate contact information is critical for us to have to validate you and for your security. Please log in to your online banking to update your contact information. From:Kim Vu To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:45:56 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. The road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you Kim Vu This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Brian Thornton To:Council, City Subject:RV"s located on Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto CA Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:40:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates extreme safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Brian Thornton This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lissy Bland To:Council, City Subject:OSV in Palo Alto Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:28:00 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council Members, The presence of Over Sized Vehicles (OSVs) on Palo Alto streets is a very difficult problem. It raises two issues: One issue is housing and public safety. The other issue is sanitation. As long-term residents of the Ventura neighborhood, we regularly walk to California Avenuevia Park Blvd as do many of our neighbors. We regularly encounter unpleasant smells and dogpoop on the sidewalks. Recently, we were startled by a dead rat on the sidewalk! We havereported massive illegal dumping of garbage, mattresses, and furniture into Matadero Creek tothe Santa Clara Valley Water on several occasions. The proposed solutions to these sanitation issues are unsatisfactory. These solutions are discriminatory in that they imply that the Palo Alto City Council believes people living in OSVs are not worthy of the same sanitation standards that are enforced elsewhere in the city. Sincerely, Lissy Bland Rev Byron Bland This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Sudha Subramani To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:22:00 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces With Regards,sudha This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Giri Agoram To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:16:01 PM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Giri AgoramDirector of Software Dev 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Stephanie Rojas To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:14:44 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. Not only that but having RVs in front a financial institution may cause members to be worries and, on the lookout, especially when trying to use the ATMs. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards, Stephanie Rojas Member Care Team Specialist Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Al Zamora To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:06:46 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to raise awareness about the growing issue of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This situation not only concerns the community, but it also creates safety hazards by limiting visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions that would enhance safety for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes that will maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Al Zamora Sr. Network Engineer Direct: 650.422.4038 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Mark Galang To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:45:55 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of Stanford Federal Credit Union regarding an ongoing issue with the number of RVs parked along Embarcadero rd. The volume of vehicles has become excessive and is creating serious safety concerns. In particular, the RVs frequently block sightlines and blind spots, which poses risks for both drivers and pedestrians. We understand the City has been issuing citations and tow warnings; however, these measures have not resulted in any meaningful resolution. The situation has persisted for some time and continues to impact the safety and accessibility of our street. We respectfully request that the City Council take more effective action to address this issue. Whether through stricter enforcement, designated parking alternatives, or other measures, we believe a stronger response is necessary to restore safety and accessibility to our community. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to seeing progress on this important issue. Mark GalangService Desk Tech IIService Desk: 650.842.6114Direct: 650.842.60631860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAsfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Kalina Boykova To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:45:54 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern: I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best Regards, Kalina Boykova Payroll & HRIS Specialist Stanford Federal Credit Union Direct: 650.842.6082 Fax: 844-432-4582 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 kalinab@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Deena Otto To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:42:42 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hi I’m writing because I know the city will be holding meeting discussing RV’s in Palo Alto. I’m the COO for Stanford FCU and over the past few months we have seen an increase in RV’s parked along Embarcadero Road. The RV’s block visibility for our members who utilize our branch at our Embarcadero location as well as our employees. I continue to receive member escalations and concerns and my only answer I can give is that we continue to report to the city. We have some members who have started to utilize other branches out of their way because of their concern for safety due to the RV’s. They are also causing concern for our employees. Simply pulling out of our parking lot has become hazardous and I fear a pedestrian or bike rider will be hit because you have to pull out into the bike like to see in order to pull out of the parking lot. This has become unsafe and I hope that a solution can be found that will make it safer for business. Thank you, Deena Deena OttoSVP/Chief Operating Officer Office: 650-388-9733 Cell: 650-313-6920 1860 Embarcadero Road This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Huy Trinh To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:39:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Huy Trinh Senior Financial Reporting Analyst Direct: 650.842.6092 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Josh Points To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:30:42 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue with the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. The RVs are tall and wide making it dangerous exiting parking lots along Embarcadero Road as you can’t see until you are in the roadway potentially causing a T-bone accident. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Sincerely, Josh This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Loanne Vu To:Council, City Subject:RV"s on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:29:58 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I would like to write this letter to bring awareness of the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. I am currently an employee of SFCU. I have experienced first hand the danger of the limiting visibility as I pull into and out of our parking lot. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates extreme safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions before someone get seriously hurt or killed. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. LOANNE VUResidential Lending Equity Specialist This message needs your attentionThis is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast NMLS # 245176Stanford Federal Credit Union1860 Embarcadero RdPalo Alto, CA 94303(650) 300-5026loannev@sfcu.orghttps://apply.sfcu.org/signup?referrerId=loannev%40sfcu.org From:Jesus Santos To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:28:50 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express significant concerns regarding the increasing presence of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This situation is not merely an aesthetic concern; it poses concrete safety hazards for both drivers and pedestrians. The current parking situation creates road disruptions, severely limiting visibility, particularly at intersections and driveways. This directly jeopardizes the safety of commuters, and the many individuals working in and frequenting local businesses. I urge you to consider and implement potential solutions that will mitigate these risks and create a safer environment for our community. Prioritizing this issue will ensure the continued integrity and safety of our public spaces, benefiting businesses, workers, and all who use Embarcadero Road. Thank you for your immediate attention to this critical matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community's well-being and look forward to positive changes that uphold the safety and usability of our public infrastructure. Sincerely, Jesus SantosProduct Manager Office: 650.441.0446 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Jeanette Rodriguez To:Council, City Subject:RVs parked on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:28:46 PM Attachments:image.png Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked on Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, providing the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best Regards, Jeanette Rodriguez Loan Administration Servicing / DMV Direct: 650.842.6020 1860 Embarcadero Road Stanford, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Huy Tran To:Council, City Subject:RVs parked on Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:26:47 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom it may Concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Rd (as wellas other side streets that intersect with it). Not only is it a concern for the community, the road disruptioncreates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers/pedestrians. I urge to you to consider potentialsolutions/remedies, which will make it safer for businesses and their employees in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and lookforward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Huy TranSr. Commercial Banking Officer/Team LeadT: 650.842.6047 | M: 650.213.21181860 Embarcadero Rd.Palo Alto, CA 94303huy@sfcu.org Check out our competitive certificate rates! This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Irma Oseguera To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:25:56 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Irma Oseguera Direct: 650.842.61081860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAsfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Brendan Kelly To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:22:45 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to express frustration with the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a general concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, severely limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I strongly urge you to consider potential that could make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you, Brendan Kelly Brendan KellyHuman Resources Manager Office: (650) 463-7659 Cell: (650) 407-4659 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Subha Jayabalan To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:20:47 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thanks, Subha This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Hai Pham To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:20:44 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Hai Pham Senior Financial Reporting Analyst Stanford Federal Credit Union 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:N. N. To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road - Palo Alto Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 3:08:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Larry & Francine Geller To:Council, City Subject:RV Issue: Personal Experience and Input Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:13:23 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone, I am writing to strongly object to the proposal of making the current clusters of oversized vehicles permanent. This unfairly singles out the neighborhoods listed in the staff report aslong-term hosts for RV parking. For years, I have had to walk past rows of RVs every weekend from the Venturaneighborhood on my way to visit friends near California Avenue. It has been extremely uncomfortable and stressful dealing with the conditions created by this — open doors, humanwaste, trash scattered on sidewalks and streets, and constant noise. This is not something any neighborhood should be forced to endure indefinitely. In addition, this will essentially makethese neighborhoods an undesirable place to live permanently, reducing the quality of life and value of our homes indefinitely. Our community has been asking for relief from these impacts for more than a decade. Instead of addressing the problem, City Staff is now suggesting that we permanently absorb it.Meanwhile, other neighborhoods remain protected from these burdens. How is it fair or right to force only a handful of neighborhoods to shoulder this problem for the entire city? This isaddition to Ventura unfairly absorbing a huge portion of the housing mandate with some of the most narrow and crowded streets in the city. We absolutely need real solutions that share the responsibility citywide, not policies that punish specific communities while shielding others. We are counting on your leadership to find a more equitable solution that does not penalize specific neighborhoods. Francine Geller Wilton Ave.Ventura This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Winter Dellenbach To:Council, City Subject:This interview with a recent Buena Vista grad reminds us why it was critical to save BV Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:00:13 PM Attachments:Tuuta Interview PDF 5.pdf Council Members - Attached is a June interview I did with Tuuta Fisiiahi, raised at Buena Vista and a 2025 Gunn High recipient of the Ron Cooper Faculty Cup Award. Enjoy. Winter Dellenbach Tuuta Fisiiahi Excellence of Barron Park Student Recognized Awarded 2025 Gunn High Ron Cooper Faculty Cup Gunn High School has presented the “Ron Cooper Faculty Cup Award” since 1966 to two graduating seniors who “represent the highest ideals of the school community, epitomizing the traits and virtues we strive to instill in all our students”. Barron Park’s own Tuuta Fisiiahi (Too-oo-tah Fiss-ee-ah-hee), raised at Buena Vista, was found to embody the best qualities of the over 400-member Class of 2025. At Gunn’s graduation he was lauded as a natural-born leader who was a teaching assistant in Gunn’s study skills class, a member of the Gunn choir and football team, and a volunteer at his church. As the first in his family to attend university, teachers and students described Tuuta as having a magnetic personality and playful sense of humor. He was a role model to other students, uplifting spirits and encouraging them to always persevere to give their best. Youngest of seven siblings, Tuuta successfully navigated the academic challenges of Gunn High. Teachers describe him as a young man who is bright, gregarious, compassionate and empathetic, persevering in life like no other. The nomination reflects Tuuta’s commitment to these principles, particularly in areas of scholarship, leadership, service and influence. _______________________ Interview with Tuuta Fisiiahi - Winter Dellenbach, June 20, 2025 Winter First, congratulations on being honored with the Faculty Cup at your Gunn High graduation. Tuuta Thank you. How did it feel to hear your name called? I had already gotten a letter telling me that I was a nominee, but it felt nerve wracking when announced at graduation 'cause I'm kind of shy. I thought I was going to give a speech, so I was scared about that, but then didn’t have to. What would you have said? I was just going to thank everyone who got me to that moment. Your dad, sister and a brother were at your graduation. What was their reaction to your recognition? They were surprised. I didn’t tell them beforehand about being a nominee. My brother usually makes jokes, but instead he gave me a hug and congratulated me. It was really nice. Does your local Tongan community know you were honored? Yeah. We had a ceremony for all the graduates at my church, and people there came up to me and congratulated me. That’s great. Such recognition gives a lift to everyone you know. Winter Do folks here at Buena Vista know? Tuuta Yeah, a few. Some came to my graduation because they have known me and my 6 siblings since I was a kid. They came up to me to say Hi and congratulate me. You are a Gunn Faculty Cup recipient and will attend U.C. Davis this fall. These are impressive achievements, Tuuta. That’s impressive. Thank you. What schools did you attend in Palo Alto? Barron Park Elementary, Fletcher and Gunn. What was your favorite subject? Math and P.E. I understand you are the youngest and first in your family to attend a 4-year university. Yeah. Why did you choose U.C. Davis? Mainly for my major. It has one of the top programs for it. What is your major? I’m thinking of Food Science, with a minor in Culinology which is the study of chemistry and biology of food, along with culinary arts. I don't know if it will stay my major, but I will find out. I'm gonna try new things once I get to college and see what I like the most. Good plan. College is a lot about discovery. Culinology is a new term for me. As a foodie, I love learning it. How did you get interested in this major? I took chemistry at Gunn and liked it. It was fun, interesting and hands-on which I liked. And I like to cook. What's your favorite food? Name two. Well, I like a good pasta. And then a good steak always hits the spot. Winter So, what are you looking forward to in college? Tuuta Making new good relationships. Finding new communities that I can connect with. I want to share moments with other people, new people I can meet. Have fun. My roommate's is a friend from Gunn, so that's a big upside and benefit. Where did you grow up? Here, at Buena Vista. My family moved from our homeland in Tonga to Auckland, New Zealand for a short time, then when I was 3-months old, we came straight here to Buena Vista. We still have some family in Tonga. Why did your parents move here to Palo Alto, to Buena Vista? They had relatives here. My dad’s parent’s Mary and John were living at Buena Vista, and some cousins. They had “staked it out”. I also have cousins in Stockton and Livermore, and an aunt in Santa Rosa. So you have lived all your life at Buena Vista, but for 3 months? Yeah. How's life been for you and your family at Buena Vista? Overall, I feel like everyone is welcoming and friendly. They realize we're all in the same community here though we have a mix of people and languages. We used to have more events before Covid, such as the Posada which I really liked. Did you know that BV residents started hosting Posadas as a way to encourage other Palo Altans and Stanford students and faculty to come here and meet Buena Vistans? To meet their neighbors, and see that it's a friendly place? No, I didn’t know. In 2012, BV residents were told by the owner that they had 6 months to leave. They would lose everything - their homes, jobs, schools and community. You were 5-years old when the effort began to save Buena Vista, and successfully ended when you were ten. What do you remember from that time? My family was pretty stressed, because we didn't really know where we could move. And it was out of nowhere for my family. They were busy with work and didn’t have much free time to figure things out. Winter Did you go to any of the City Council meetings about B.V.? Tuuta I went to a big event in front of City Hall before a Council meeting. I didn’t entirely know then what it was all about. I couldn’t get into the meeting room cause it was full, but a friend of mine, Giovanni Lopez got in and spoke. I remember the pizza! That was the “pizza rally” that former Supervisor Joe Simitian organized. You were just 8-years old. Hundreds of supporters and BV residents showed up to urge Council members approval of $14.5 million toward the purchase of Buena Vista. Council did, and It was a key victory toward saving BV. Does the local Tongan community play a role in your life? I feel like some of my main values are Tongan. We value family a lot, and the community together. Family is super important to the Tongan community. No matter what, we still all come together as a family at the end of the day. I want to be a good husband and father, showing up when needed. We have a lot of reunions and Celebrations so we're able to see how we've been or how we've grown. Music is important, including Common Kings, and Reggae, especially Bob Marley. My parents tried to teach us Tongan by talking to each other in our language, but I didn’t pick up a lot. My parents kinda ran out of steam by the time they tried with me, the youngest. What do you think had the greatest impact on your thinking, of who you are today? I saw how hard my father and brother had to work for our family’s food and shelter. They work hard because they care for us. That had an impact on me. I realized I don't want my family to have to work that hard. I want us to have a good life. I'm pretty sure there's things I could do to help make life easier for them. Growing up, there were 7 kids and our dad. It wasn't the best situation but we made it work. We were expected to contribute. Our dad worked endless nights, you know. I feel like that motivated us all to care for each other so that our dad wouldn't have to worry about us. Just taking care of us, making time to teach us life lessons. He was inspiring to our family. Winter What more would you like your Barron Park neighbors to know about you? Tuuta I like sports, cooking and singing. And really enjoyed playing football at Gunn and making friends on the team. What kind of music do you like singing? R&B (rhythm & blues) and Pop music. I loved R&B when a teenager. Great singers and harmony. Anything else you want to add? I like my church community. This week I've been volunteering for a kids' church camp. I like to surround myself with different communities and try new things. All good things, Tuuta. Thank you for taking your time for this interview. I understand my grandson is a good friend of yours, so this chance to get to know you is personally special for me. Now your Barron Park neighbors will know you too. You make us all proud, Tuuta. From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Pat M; Binder, Andrew; Council, City; dennis burns; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Raj Jayadev; RaymondGoins; DuJuan Green; eddie.aubrey@sanjoseca.gov; Shikada, Ed; Human Relations Commission; Reifschneider,James; Wagner, April; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> Subject:SJ Police Union Says Discipline Was "Criminal, Unethical" As City Defends Actions | San Jose Inside Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:41:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/san-jose-police-union-calls-city-disciplinary-actions- criminal-unethical-incompetent/ From:Faith Brigel To:Kallas, Emily Cc:Council, City Subject:Re: Planning and Transportation Committee: 660 University Ave. Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:17:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Hello Emily, I attended the Architectural Review Board meeting this morning re the project at 660University. I assume that you were not there. I spoke and several other neighbors made comments as well.There are a couple of other points that I want to add. There were several comments made about guarding the tree that is adjacent to the construction. And that is good- but what aboutthe people, the neighbors such as myself? This construction project is massive. And it will overwhelm my one story building. I have owned that house across the street for 37 years. And it is more than 120 years old, and it is in good condition- there was no mention of respect or consideration to it as a neighbor. Ineed to know that this development will not adversely affect my building- both during the construction and once it is complete. One of the members at the end mentioned that when the construction begins the neighbors should be given notice re closing the street, etc; It is absolutely not acceptable that Byron Street be closed for any amount of time due to theirconstruction. This construct will take what? About 4 years?! I have tenants who work there and have clients there daily. They need to have access to mybuilding in order to do their work. And they need it quiet. If they cannot enter Byron Street for any amount of time, or if construction trucks block accessto my driveway, and if any of my tenants leave that will effect my income. And the construction company will be responsible. They need to find ways to contain the construction to their own property. And as I have mentioned before and other people have as well - this building is much too large for the space-and we the neighbors in that area are relying on the Architectural Review Board and the City Council to protect the integrity of Palo Alto, and not to allow construction companies comingin to Palo Alto from other locations and building structures that are way out of proportion to the area as this one is. Emily can you pls forward this email to the Architectural Review Board? Thanks, Faith W. Brigel > On Apr 30, 2025, at 3:46 PM, Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@paloalto.gov> wrote: > > Hi Faith, > > Thank you for your comments. This agenda item has been cancelled at the request of the applicant. You will receive another notice when it has been rescheduled. > > Thanks, > Emily> > > Emily Kallas, AICP > Senior Planner> Planning and Development Services Department > (650) 617-3125 | emily.kallas@paloalto.gov > www.paloalto.gov > > > > Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped> > -----Original Message-----> From: Faith Brigel <faithwb3@yahoo.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:58 PM> To: Kallas, Emily <Emily.Kallas@paloalto.gov> > Subject: Planning and Transportation Committee: 660 University Ave.> > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. > > Hello Emily, > I received a notice that there will be a public hearing tonight at City Hall re the constructionproject at 660 University Ave. > Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. So I am writing this email to you in the hopes thatyou and the members of this committee will see it. > I cannot state strongly enough how out of place, and cumbersome this huge building will beon University Ave and Byron Street. > I have been on Byron St. for thirty years and so I feel that I have some knowledge of thatarea. > It will be out of place in that no other buildings in that area are that large, that dense, nor thathigh. No other buildings are 6 stories high. > Initially weren’t they describing it as 4 stories, which is still very high?> I call it cumbersome in that there will be many people living there, and many people working there and most of them will need parking spots. > And as they explained at one of the meetings though they will have a 2 level underground parking lot- there still will NOT be enough parking sports for all of their people. > There is very little parking on University Ave, , and rarely are there any available parking spots on Byron Street. Similarly, finding parking on Middlefield is close to impossible. > This lack of parking for their tenants, and clients or customers will be a serious problem once the construction is complete. I am quite sure that they are not yet aware of this.> The fact that they are planning to build 6 stories is of a great concern to me. My building at 518 Byron Street is as I have explained a one story, and it has been there for more than 120years. Having this construction 6 stories high right across the street will effect the light plan. It will be ominous. And it will detrimentally affect the quality of life of my tenants.> I am hoping and would expect that the City Staff would help protect the Palo Alto community of already established buildings., like mine, from new developments coming inand overwhelming the area. > > I hope that you will not just focus on building more houses for Palo Alto, but also protect the character that older, Victorian buildings such as mine offer to our City. > > Thank you,> > Faith W. Brigel> > > From:Danial Khan To:Council, City Subject:Embarcadero Rd RV Traffic Hazard Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:03:58 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hello, I am writing to ask about the RV's parked along Embarcadero Rd by the Baylands Airport. I work at Stanford Federal Credit Union, and every time I try to exit the parking lot onto Embarcadero, I am basically just hoping that a car isn't coming when I turn - this is because the RV's block any view until I am already in the street. This is a complaint shared by everyone I work with at our HQ (address in my signature). I understand that this location may be one of the only options for those living in the RV's here, and I haven't noticed any other major disruptions besides the safety hazard of not being able to turn into the road safely. I would suggest installing a curved mirror opposite of the parking lots for each of the offices where the RV's are parked. That way, we can better see if there are any vehicles coming from either direction so we can safely turn into Embarcadero. Another alternative could be to restrict parking RV's for a certain length on each side of each parking lot exit, so that they don't obscure the view of those trying to safely turn into the street. Hope that we can resolve this without displacing folks who live along the street - while also making it safer for our employees and visitors to leave the parking lot with clear traffic visibility. Thank you so much for your time and for considering my recommendations. Take care and talk soon, Danial This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Danial Khan Senior Relationship Manager - Financial Wellness Cell: 650.847.0678 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Visit sfcu.org Connect on LinkedIn Book time to meet with me From:Aram James To:h.etzko@gmail.com; Council, City; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate,Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Hayden; Jessica Speiser; Sean Allen; YusraHussain; Seher Awan; Burt, Patrick; Kaloma Smith; Human Relations Commission; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;Supervisor Betty Duong; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Otto Lee; Diana Diamond; CouncilmemberChappie Jones; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; District5@bos.sccgov.org;assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRecCommission; CityCouncil; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; Binder, Andrew; Emily Mibach; Stump,Molly; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 12:46:19 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition Source: KXLYcom 4 News Now https://share.newsbreak.com/emzv2mfj?s=i0 From:kevin deweese To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Rd Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 12:16:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along 1800+ blocks of Embarcadero Road. There are currently many many RVs that are parked along the 1800 block of Embarcadero Rd. These vehicles have been parked without moving for months stretching into last year. It's become increasingly dangerous to pull out of the parking lots for the businesses that populate this area of Palo Alto because one can't see the cars coming from down the road unless you pull out into the driving lane before being able to see around these large vehicles all the while desperately hoping that no cars are actually coming down the street in that lane that are unseen until too late. Do we have to wait until a citizen has an accident before the city will do anything about it? Not to mention the possibility of a fire in one of the RVs, issues with human waste and excrement disposal, or the rodents spreading disease due to the RVs being used as stationary and continuing homes which the street is not equipped for. The county of Santa Clara has safe parking programs for the unhoused individuals that are now illegally populating this area of Palo Alto; why are these programs not being utilized to ease the negative safety hazards being created by inaction in this matter? According to Palo Alto parking regulations, parking a vehicle on the street for more than 72 consecutive hours is prohibited, and the vehicle must be moved at least a half-mile to comply with the ordinance. While these RVs have been there for upwards of months at a time without moving. I’m concerned that the City of Palo Alto does not seem to concerned with upholding these regulations they are responsible for. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area instead of waiting for an accident or loss of life to determine this issue is worthy of action. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kevin. (Sent from my iPhone; please excuse slight typos) From:Rick Stultz To:Council, City Subject:Comments for POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE meeting August 25 Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 11:51:50 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Members of the Policy and Services Committee: I am writing as an owner of a property on East Meadow Circle to address the growingproblems caused by recreational vehicles being used as permanent residences while parkedon public streets. While I sympathize with individuals facing housing challenges, the currentsituation has created significant safety, health, and community concerns that must beaddressed. The tenant in our building has had to employ special 24-hour security measures after itfound people trespassing and trying to get into the building. Other owners and occupantsof buildings on the Circle have observed the following issues: Large RVs often obstruct visibility at intersections and driveways, creating dangeroussituations for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. In addition, RVs park in areas notdesigned to accommodate their size, further restricting road access. This isproblematic for fire trucks that may need access to fight fires or attend to otheremergencies. Without proper access to sanitation facilities, waste is sometimes improperlydiscarded, which poses risks to public health and creates unsanitary conditions alongour streets. This has been the case on our property. Many RVs rely on improvised power sources such as generators or extension cords.These setups greatly increase the risk of fire, which could endanger both the RVoccupants and surrounding residents. Extended RV habitation often results in the accumulation of debris, noisedisturbances, and, in some cases, illicit activity. These issues make the area less desirable and keep many potential users from consideringrenting space. While I understand that rising housing costs and other factors contribute to this situation, Iurge the City to resolve this problem quickly. No small area of the City should have to bearthe burden for a City-wide issue. Sincerely,Richard Stultz This message needs your attention This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast rick@zone425.com650-804-8345 Debra QvistAssistant Branch Manager Office: 888.723.7328 Fax: 844.408.3510 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Debra Qvist To:Council, City Subject:RV"S parked on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:53:55 AM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along EmbarcaderoRoad. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. Several weeks ago while I was leaving StanfordFederal Credit Union located at 1860 Embarcadero Road, while pulling out of the driveway, I believed that I had cleared both right incoming traffic and left incoming traffic. I was almostbroadsided by a Tesla Cybertruck that was speeding down Embarcadero (my view of this Cybertruck was hindered by the line of RVs parked). I had to then quickly swerve into theeastbound lane of Embarcadero narrowly missing another vehicle speeding in that direction. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workersin the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity andsafety of our public spaces. This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Elsa Bustos To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:14:45 AM Attachments:image001.png Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to bring attention to the growing issue of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This situation presents several concerns for our community. The disruption to traffic flow creates safety hazards, particularly by limiting visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. We also have a good number of elderly members who regularly visit our office, and the current conditions make it more difficult and potentially unsafe for them to access our location comfortably. Additionally, the RV congestion poses risks for individuals test-driving vehicles from nearby dealerships. These dealerships contribute to the local economy and bring business to our office and the surrounding community. The compromised road conditions negatively affect their operations and the overall safety of the area. I urge you to consider potential solutions that will improve safety and accessibility for businesses, workers, and visitors. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to seeing positive changes that uphold the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you for your commitment to our community. Elsa S BustosConsumer Lending UnderwriterDirect: 650.842-6065Fax: 844.624.76961860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USA sfcu.org | Set a Phone Appointment with Me Download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play to do all of your banking any time, any place! This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Heather Prochazka To:Council, City Subject:Safety Concern - Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 9:50:01 AM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council Members, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. While we empathize with their situation, it has become a serious safety hazard for our employees and customers. We have extremely limited visibility when entering and exiting the parking lot due to the RV’s blocking the sight lines. This is a major thoroughfare where many cars are speeding. We have an accident waiting to happen as one must pull into the oncoming traffic lane to see if it is safe to exit. When entering the parking lot, we have limited visibility to the sidewalk causing a pedestrian hazard. There is also concern of a biohazard as many of the RV’s are leaking sewage into the street. The same RVs are parked for several weeks without movement. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Restricting their parking to side streets away from the busy throughfare would improve the safety issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Heather ProchazkaTalent Acquisition Specialist Office: (650)300-50311860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Diane Nuy To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 9:25:56 AM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern: I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions/concerns. Thank you, Best regards, Diane Nuy Loan Servicing Officer Local: (650) 723-2509 Toll-Free: (888) 723-7328 1860 Embarcadero Road This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA diane@sfcu.org | sfcu.org From:Peter Thupsoonthorn To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 8:53:56 AM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Peter ThupsoonthornLending Product Manager Ph: 650.531.5969 Fax: 844.204.0399 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Linda Xu To:Council, City Subject:Our opinions on Grade Separation in Charleston/Meadow Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 8:53:37 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear the City Council members: We are the owners of one of acquired properties in the Grade Separation Underpass Alterative proposal. As we know, the city council will have a meeting on Railroad and Grade Separation in Sept. We understand that the Grade Separation Underpass Alterative in Charleston/Meadow is to improve traffic flow. However, according to the city owned traffic flow data, the turn patterns enabled by the Roundabout/traffic circle are of marginal importance and would account for only 10 to 23% of peak traffic flow through the Charleston-Alma intersection with either one lane or two lanes of roundabout. We think taking away any properties to build this roundabout for increasing traffic flow by 10 to 23% is a wrong justification for the people who will lose their homes, no matter how many homes, either partially or fully. Also, we want to remind the council that Caltrain is still down by 40% compared to pre-Covid which it is very hard for us to expect that Caltrain run flow will be high for transportation need in future. We have worked, lived, and raised our children in Palo Alto for three decades. Our current house is our home, our family history and our resource of future lives! We have retired and we totally count on our current house and we can’t lose it! We don’t want to leave Palo Alto. But now the Underpass Alterative option causes years and years of anxiety for us and all other families potentially affected by eminent domain takes. This is not how democracy or "community outreach and participation" should work. We really hope the city council stand on the view of a potential acquired family to review the Hybrid and Underpass with roundabout options. We believe that Underpass with roundabout is an unnecessary, wasteful and unfair option. Please move forward with the Hybrid option instead of the Underpass alternative. Thank you. Sincerely, Linda and Eric 08/21/2025 From:Aaron To:Council, City Subject:Strong Opposition to Mitchell Park Tennis Court Conversion Date:Thursday, August 21, 2025 4:10:29 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council team, I am writing as a resident of Palo Alto to express my strong opposition to the proposed plan to convert two tennis courts at Mitchell Park into dedicated pickleball courts. While I understand the growing popularity of pickleball, this proposal would negativelyimpact local residents. Mitchell Park already has limited parking, and increased visitortraffic would make it difficult for families to access the park, the Magical Bridge playground, the library, or participate in community activities. Most children in the neighborhood walk or bike to school, and the influx of outside visitors would significantly increase safety risks. Local families are deeply concerned about potentialaccidents, and it is unclear who would be held accountable if an incident occurs. We chose to live in Palo Alto because it is considered a relatively safe city, and we are very worried thatthis proposal would compromise that safety. Given these significant safety and accessibility concerns, I respectfully urge the City toreconsider this proposal and explore alternative ways to accommodate pickleball players without compromising the well-being of the community. Thank you for your attention. I hope the City will prioritize the needs and safety of local residents in its decision-making. Sincerely, Aaron This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Aram James To:h.etzko@gmail.com Cc:Council, City; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; Marty Wasserman; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Angel, David; Dave Price; james pitkin; Jeff Hayden; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Rosen, Jeff; Gennady Sheyner; Gerry Gras; Roberta Ahlquist; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Bill Newell; Zahra Billoo; Binder, Andrew; city.council@menlopark.gov; CityCouncil; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Cribbs, Anne; Human Relations Commission; Sean Allen; Seher Awan; Yusra Hussain; Reckdahl, Keith; Ed Lauing; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Diana Diamond; EPA Today; Lee, Craig; Donna Wallach; Nicole Chiu-Wang; Rowena Chiu; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Liz Kniss; Gardener, Liz; chuck jagoda; Burt, Patrick; Patrice Ventresca; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Salem Ajluni; Raj Jayadev; Councilmember Chappie Jones; District3@sanjoseca.gov; District5@sanjoseca.gov; District4@sanjoseca.gov; Supervisor Betty Duong; District9@sanjoseca.gov; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; District5@bos.sccgov.org; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Doug Minkler; Shankar Ramamoorthy Subject:Re: Cease fire now in Gaza is a Palo Alto issue Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:19:13 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Henry, Well done! Your phrase “principled indifference” perfectly captures the state of mind of this council made up of Zionist zealots and Zionist sympathizers. Avram “ End The Genocide Now” Finkelstein From: Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>Date: August 15, 2025 at 6:15:47 AM PDTTo: Ny Times <lilaccent@gmail.com>Cc: city.council@cityofpaloalto.com, Office of theProvost <provost@stanford.edu>, WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com>Subject: Cease fire now in Gaza is a Palo Alto issue Creating divides within and between localcommunities. The tacit agreement among Council topresent a united front of “principled indifference” onthe grounds that it is beyond their “pay grade” must beturned on its head. Hunger is a universal issuewherever it takes place. Let’s honor the greatest PaloAltan, President Herbert Hoover by carrying out his principle of feeding everyone irrespective of politicaldifferences. Council and the University should take astand together with Palo Alto’s citizenry and supportthe flooding of Gaza with food, called for by the coalition of international aid agencies. Herbert Hooverdid in his day what we must do in ours. Sincerely Henry Etzkowitz Co-Organizer, neighbors for environmental and social justice 2024 Candidate for Palo Alto City Council 1766 Sand Hill Road 646 701 2695 From:Deborah Goldeen To:Council, City Subject:SB79 Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:13:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. According to Palo Alto Online, Pat Burt objects to SB79 because the Powell-Jobs’s and the Page’s would be impacted due to the proximity of their properties in “Old” Palo Alto to “the radius.” At the same time, Burt is championing a sales tax, a tax type that penalizes the “under resourced,” to save CalTrain because there isn’t enough “fare box recovery.” So we all have to pay a tax that would not only bail out CalTrain, but would also subsidize two probably corrupt and definitely profoundly dysfunctional transit agencies - BART and MUNI - and NOT build housing that would dramatically increase ridership, and therefore provide adequate “fare box recovery,” for CalTrain. I try to listen to council member comments. Hopefully Council member Burt could take a minute or two to explain his reasoning to the public? If Larry Page, or any other billionaire resident of “Old” Palo Alto, decides to step up and pay for the Cubberley Center makeover, I might feel differently about SB79. But to my knowledge none of them have any plans to do so. Deborah Goldeen, Birch St., 94306 From:Tim ZeroW.org To:paloalto@bikesiliconvalley.org Cc:City Mgr; Council, City; Lo, Ria; Star-Lack, Sylvia; Coles, Charlie; Justine Burt Subject:Thank you for a much improved El Camino Real! Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:11:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ! Dear Palo Alto City Council & City Manager, I have been biking on El Camino for many years. A few days ago I biked back to Sunnyvale on El Camino after teaching some bicyclists in Palo Alto. It is amazing how much better andsafer it is now in Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Mountain View with the new bicycling infrastructure. Thank you! Alas El Camino still sucks in Sunnyvale... Tim Oey Executive Director, ZeroW.orgLeague of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #6033 Cell: (408) 781-1094Tim@ZeroW.org This message could be suspicious Similar name as someone you've contacted. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Aram James To:h.etzko@gmail.com Cc:Trudy Willis; Council, City; Office of the Provost; Rebecca Eisenberg; Hannah Lu; Avroh Shah; Palo Post; Shikada, Ed; Ellen Fox; Jeanne Fleming; Lotus Fong; Roseline Rasolovoahangy; Marty Wasserman; Brian Good; Charlie Weidanz; annika steiber; Guilherme Ary Plonski; Bette Kiernan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Roberta Ahlquist; Lauing, Ed; Gennady Sheyner; Jim Hersh; pat@patburt.org; John Salois; Braden Cartwright; Mark Granovetter; Mary Rorty; Sarah Wright; Joe Penko; Blackshire, Geoffrey; mickie winkler; sally Tomlinson; Team JulieforPaloAlto Subject:Re: Deaths 08/20/25 Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:09:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Henry,Your idea is makes too much sense. Sadly common sense is in On Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com>Date: August 20, 2025 at 5:32:32 PM PDTTo: news@padailypost.comSubject: Deaths 08/20/25 To the editor When the allure is too great, fences and watchers will not deter the determined.The solution, mooted in the 2024 Council election campaign is to disappear the mortal attraction. Underground Caltrain as the New York Central Railroad wasin 1870 on New York City’s 4th Avenue, a noxious stretch transformed into a most valuable real estate aka Park Avenue. Let’s bring 19th centurytransportation innovation to 21st century Peninsula. It might take a new regional authority and district, modeled after the mid 20th century “Save the Bay” initiative, pioneered by an East bay garden clubscoalition led by Mrs Clark Kerr, wife of the iconic Berkeley Chancellor. Sceptical critics, especially males, Pooh pooed the good ladies efforts withcaustic ridicule as quixotic but the Bay has been restored! Can the mothers of Palo Alto, with male auxiliary assistance, do no less to eliminate “SuicideAlley”? Fences will not suffice to make a good neighbor out of an inherent nuisance. SincerelyHenry Etzkowitz Neighbors for Environmental and Social Justice2024 Candidate for Palo Alto City Council 1766 Sand Hill RoadPalo Alto CA 99423 646 601 2695Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone From:king jane To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:City should reject converting another 2 tennis courts to 8 pickleball courts Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:51:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council Members, As a long-term resident and taxpayer, I urge you to reconsider the proposal to convertadditional tennis courts to pickleball facilities at Mitchell Park. This decision would exacerbate existing problems that already significantly impact our community’s quality of life. Key Concerns: Parking Crisis:Mitchell Park’s parking is critically overburdened, especially during peak hours. Adding regional pickleball traffic will worsen this. Severe Court Shortages:Only Courts 3 & 4 at Mitchell Parkand Court 4 at Rinconada are reliably available for public tennis in evenings.Others are frequently reserved for city programs/USTA matches, leaving residents with minimal access. Further reductions are unacceptable. Noise/Traffic Impacts:Pickleball’s rapid gameplay generates 2–3× more player turnover (and associated traffic) than tennis. Concentrating more courts here will:Increase noise pollution near the library/studying spaces Attract non-resident players from across the Peninsula, straining infrastructure Equity for Taxpayers:Prioritizing non-resident demand over Palo Alto families—who already face limited recreational resources—contradicts our community’s values. Proposed Solutions:Preserve existing tennis courts until parking/access solutions are implemented Explore alternative pickleball locations(e.g., underutilized lots, industrial zones)Commission a parking/traffic impact study before any conversions Palo Alto must prioritize residents who fund and sustain these spaces. I welcome discussion This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast on balanced solutions that serve all community members From:Jeanine Hansen To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:14:31 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Jeanine HansenSr. Relationship Manager NMLS#760325 Office: 650.269.7435 Fax: 866.393.8798 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org | Set an appointment with me Refer 5 Friends, and receive up to $2500 Learn More This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Elie Mala To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Near Airport and Golf Course Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:04:28 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, Writing to bring awareness of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This is unsafe as because the large RVs block driver’s and pedestrian’s visibility entering/leaving the driveways. Parked RVs lower curb appeal for businesses and offices that are already vacant and trying to attract tenants. The road is not an RV park and is out of scope with the current zoning and use of public/shared spaces in Palo Alto. Allowing parked RVs reduces the credibility of the Palo Alto government to maintain the appeal and value that is expected of Palo Alto and promotes a higher population of RVs being parked on public roads. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Elie This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lee Christel To:Council, City Subject:Oppose SB 79 Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:02:04 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Council, Please do all you can to oppose SB 79 which has the potential to destroy our neighborhoods. How SB 79 affects YOU Thank you, Lee Christel How SB 79 affects YOU From:Xia Jin To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:Please curb Pickle ball facilities in Mitchel Park Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:01:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council and Park Recreational Commission, I am a Palo Alto resident. I recently became aware of a proposal to convert 4 more tenniscourts to pickleball courts. I want to voice my opposition to such a move. Even though pickleball is a popular sport and I like pickleball, the existing pickleball court has alreadycreated a parking headache in Mitchell Park, and it is hard for residents like me to find parking when I come to Mitchell Park, or when I come to the library. I also became aware that Palo Alto pickleball club has in fact become the bay area pickleballclub. Palo Alto is offering free pickleball courts where very few other cities are doing so, and as a result, many residents from out of Palo Alto are taking advantage of the enjoying the PaloAlto resource at the expense of Palo alto residents. Current free pickleball courts approximately: Palo Alto 15 Mountain View 2Menlo Park 4 Los Altos 0Santa Clara 0 Sunnyvale 0 This creates enormous stress to the Mitchell Park traffic. I even propose to convert some of thepickleball courts back to tennis courts. That would be a more equitable solution. Thanks, Xia This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Mom NN brother To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:City should reject converting another 2 tennis courts to 8 pickleball courts Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:50:01 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council Members, As a long-term resident and taxpayer, I urge you to reconsider the proposal toconvert additional tennis courts to pickleball facilities at Mitchell Park. This decision would exacerbate existing problems that already significantly impact ourcommunity’s quality of life. Key Concerns: Parking Crisis: Mitchell Park’s parking is critically overburdened, especially during peak hours.Adding regional pickleball traffic will worsen this. Severe Court Shortages: Only Courts 3 & 4 at Mitchell Parkand Court 4 at Rinconada are reliably availablefor public tennis in evenings. Others are frequently reserved for city programs/USTA matches, leaving residentswith minimal access. Further reductions are unacceptable. Noise/Traffic Impacts: Pickleball’s rapid gameplay generates 2–3× more player turnover (and associatedtraffic) than tennis. Concentrating more courts here will: Increase noise pollution near the library/studying spacesAttract non-resident players from across the Peninsula, straining infrastructure Equity for Taxpayers: Prioritizing non-resident demand over Palo Alto families—who already facelimited recreational resources—contradicts our community’s values. Proposed Solutions: Preserve existing tennis courts until parking/access solutions are implementedExplore alternative pickleball locations(e.g., underutilized lots, industrial zones) Commission a parking/traffic impact study before any conversions This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Palo Alto must prioritize residents who fund and sustain these spaces. I welcomediscussion on balanced solutions that serve all community members. Best， Cathy 发自我的iPhone From:CATHY SHI To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:No pickleball ！！！ Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:47:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Palo Alto City Council Members, As a long-term resident and taxpayer, I urge you to reconsider the proposal to convert additional tennis courts to pickleball facilities at Mitchell Park. This decision would exacerbate existing problems that already significantly impact our community’s quality of life. Key Concerns: Parking Crisis: Mitchell Park’s parking is critically overburdened, especially during peak hours. Adding regional pickleball traffic will worsen this. Severe Court Shortages: Only Courts 3 & 4 at Mitchell Parkand Court 4 at Rinconada are reliably available for public tennis in evenings. Others are frequently reserved for city programs/USTA matches, leaving residents with minimal access. Further reductions are unacceptable. Noise/Traffic Impacts: Pickleball’s rapid gameplay generates 2–3× more player turnover (and associated traffic) than tennis. Concentrating more courts here will: Increase noise pollution near the library/studying spaces Attract non-resident players from across the Peninsula, straining infrastructure Equity for Taxpayers: Prioritizing non-resident demand over Palo Alto families—who already face limited recreational resources— contradicts our community’s values. Proposed Solutions: Preserve existing tennis courts until parking/access solutions are implemented Explore alternative pickleball locations(e.g., underutilized lots, industrial zones) Commission a parking/traffic impact study before any conversions Palo Alto must prioritize residents who fund and sustain these spaces. I welcome discussion on balanced solutions that serve all community members. Best， Cathy 发自我的iPhone From:Ryan Yaffe To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:07:40 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to bring attention to the growing issue of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This situation raises concerns for the community and creates safety hazards by disrupting traffic flow and limiting visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions that will enhance safety for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes that preserve the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Ryan YaffeConsumer Lending Operations Analyst Direct: 650.463.1506Fax: 866.958.14351860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAryany@sfcu.orgsfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Adam Brown To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:56:30 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you, Adam BrownSenior Branch Manager Office: 650.388.9673 525 University Avenue Suite 21 Palo Alto CA 94301 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Madison ClarkPayments Specialist II Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Madison Clark To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:46:27 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along and around Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians. I have witnessed and experienced these safety concerns firsthand. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses, workers, and all others who frequent the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards, This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Melissa Rodriguez To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:31:36 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Melissa RodriguezMember Care Team Specialist Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Jackie Soriano To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:06:28 PM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards, This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Grace Li To:ParkRec Commission; Council, City Subject:Objection to new pickleball facilities at Mitchell Park Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:03:28 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council Members, As a long-term resident and taxpayer, I urge you to reconsider the proposal to convertadditional tennis courts to pickleball facilities at Mitchell Park. Palo Alto is already the city which provides the most pickleball facilities in the Bay Area. It is weigh enough for Palo Altocitizens. This decision would exacerbate existing problems that already significantly impact ourcommunity’s quality of life. Key Concerns: Parking Crisis: Mitchell Park’s parking is critically overburdened, especially during peak hours. Addingregional pickleball traffic will worsen this. Severe Court Shortages: Only Courts 3 & 4 at Mitchell Parkand Court 4 at Rinconada are reliably available for publictennis in evenings. Others are frequently reserved for city programs/USTA matches, leaving residents withminimal access. Further reductions are unacceptable. Noise/Traffic Impacts: Pickleball’s rapid gameplay generates 2–3× more player turnover (and associated traffic) thantennis. Concentrating more courts here will: Increase noise pollution near the library/studying spacesAttract non-resident players from across the Peninsula, straining infrastructure Equity for Taxpayers: Prioritizing non-resident demand over Palo Alto families—who already face limitedrecreational resources—contradicts our community’s values. Proposed Solutions: Preserve existing tennis courts until parking/access solutions are implementedExplore alternative pickleball locations(e.g., underutilized lots, industrial zones) This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Commission a parking/traffic impact study before any conversions Palo Alto must prioritize residents who fund and sustain these spaces. I welcomediscussion on balanced solutions that serve all community members Thanks! Regards, Ran From:Emelia Bassey To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:45:37 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hello fellow Councilmen, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along EmbarcaderoRoad. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safetyhazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I almost hit a bicyclist exiting because Iwas not able to see them. Even our Logo sign is not visible for customers because it is blockedby the RV’s. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businessesand workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community. This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Hoang Tu To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:26:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern: I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Sincerely, Hoang Tu This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Joyce TuufuliMauga To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:24:26 PM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kind Regards, Joyce MaugaMember Care Team Specialist Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Monica Boccabella To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:18:28 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes that maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Monica BoccabellaTechnical Writer Office: 650.842.6099 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Mohan Pattanaik To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:08:29 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to let you know about the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes that maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards,Mohan PattanaikManager of BI & Analytics Cell: 650.785.0771 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Alda Ultra To:Council, City Cc:A.C. Ultra Subject:: RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:04:27 PM Attachments:Outlook-dpow1h03.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Alda Christine Ultra Payments Specialist Direct: 650.842.6051 This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA sfcu.org From:Mellany David To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:49:34 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you,Mellany DavidRetail Support Specialist Office: 650.842.6122 Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero RdPalo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Evelyn Bascos To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:44:27 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Evelyn BascosCUDL Consumer Loan Advisor IIDirect: 650.842-6119Fax: 866-799-81061860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USA bascose@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Laurie Gomes To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:44:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i I am writing to voice my concern regarding the increased number of RVs that have been parked along Embarcadero Road, east of Highway 101. I am an employee who works in this area and it is extremely difficult to enter and exit my parking lot due to the RVs blocking the line of site of the cars driving on Embarcadero Road. This results in us having to pull out into one of the lanes to be able to see oncoming traffic. Needless to say, cars drive fast on this stretch and it is just a matter of time until an accident is going to happen. I sympathize with the living situation of those who cannot afford to live in this area but are employed here. I hope the city and its residents / employees can come together with creative solutions to help these individuals that would be to the benefit of everyone. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lorna Miller To:Council, City Subject:Safety and Health Concerns Due to RVs Parked in Front of Office Buildings Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:39:35 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom It May Concern: I’m writing to formally express concern about multiple RVs that have been permanently parked in front of our office and neighboring buildings on Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. This situation is becoming increasingly problematic and presents both health and safety risks for us. The visibility when exiting our parking lot is significantly obstructed by these large vehicles. Just recently, I nearly hit a bicyclist because I was unable to see past the RVs. In another incident, a coworker almost collided with another vehicle under similar circumstances. These close calls highlight the real danger this issue poses to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. In addition to the safety hazard, the prolonged presence of these RVs has raised sanitation concerns for our employees and clients. At times, there is a strong smell of urine in the area, which is not only unpleasant but also raises health and hygiene issues for our staff and clients. We respectfully ask the city to look into this matter and take appropriate steps to ensure the area remains safe and sanitary. Kind regards, Lorna Miller This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lawrence Williams To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:31:36 PM Attachments:Outlook-izz1z1mn CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council, I am writing as a current employee working on the Embarcadero Road block to raise awareness about a growing and urgent safety issue caused by the increasing number of RVs parked along the street. This situation has become more than just a community concern—it now poses serious safety hazards. The RVs significantly obstruct visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, creating blind spots that make it extremely difficult to safely navigate the road. As someone who parks and commutes in this area daily, I’ve personally witnessed three near-miss collisions where vehicles pulling out into traffic were unable to see oncoming cars due to the RVs blocking their view. This is not just inconvenient—it’s dangerous. The current conditions put workers and businesses at risk, and I strongly urge the council to explore and implement solutions that will restore safety and accessibility to this vital corridor. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing meaningful changes that protect the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards, Lawrence Williams Lawrence WilliamsMember Solutions Stanford Federal Credit UnionMain: (650) 723-2509 Contact: (650) 388-97151860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA lawrencew@sfcu.org | sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Kevin Tam To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:29:33 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. I was wondering if it was possible for them to park further away from driveways because their large size limits visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thanks, Kevin TamCompliance Advisory Analyst 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lena Vo To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:24:28 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I’m writing to raise awareness about the growing number of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This situation not only impacts our community but also creates safety hazards by obstructing visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. As someone who works in the area, I’m concerned about the risks this poses to employees, businesses, and residents alike. I respectfully urge the city to explore potential solutions that will help restore safety and accessibility along this roadway. Thank you for your time and for your continued commitment to keeping our community safe. I appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to seeing positive steps that support both public safety and the well-being of those who live and work here. Thank you, Lena VoSr. Marketing Specialist Cell: 650.531.7966 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Mark Lebar To:Council, City Cc:Mark Lebar Subject:Concern: RV Parking along the Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:23:37 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the issue of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road near the golf course. The road disruption caused by these parked RVs creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I have been in many close calls leaving my place of work (parking lot) trying to get across to flow of traffic because of the loss of visibility due to the number and size of the RVs parked on the street. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for all of us. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Mark LebarProject Manager Office: 650.842.6010 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Brian Zeitler To:Council, City Subject:Urgent Action Needed: RV Parking and Safety Concerns on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:13:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Palo Alto Policy and Services Committee, I am writing to express serious concern regarding the growing number of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. While I understand the challenges faced by individuals living in these vehicles, the current situation has created multiple issues that impact safety, accessibility, and the overall integrity of our community: Public Safety Hazards: Large RVs obstruct visibility for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, increasing the risk of accidents. Blocked Bike Lanes: Many RVs encroach on bike lanes, forcing cyclists into traffic and creating dangerous conditions. Waste Disposal and Sanitation: Improper disposal of trash and wastewater poses health and environmental risks. Abandoned or Immobile Vehicles: Numerous RVs have expired registrations and have not moved for weeks and even months, effectively turning public streets into long-term encampments. Parking Shortages: The presence of these RVs significantly reduces available parking for employees and customers of local businesses. Lack of Enforcement: Despite numerous complaints to the Palo Alto Police Department, current laws are not being enforced. Vehicles remain in place even after notices are posted, and towing rarely if ever occurs. To address these issues, I strongly urge the City Council to take immediate and meaningful action, including: Prohibiting overnight parking on Embarcadero Road to prevent long-term vehicle storage on public streets. Establishing designated safe parking areas with proper sanitation facilities for those in need. This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Enforcing existing parking and safety regulations, including time limits and towing for violations. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to maintaining a safe, accessible, and healthy environment for all residents, businesses, and visitors. I look forward to seeing proactive steps taken to address these concerns. Sincerely, -Brian Zeitler From:Shane Flores To:Council, City Subject:1860 Embarcadero rd, Palo Alto Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:06:24 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hi, I just wanted to voice my concern about traffic safety on Embarcadero RD, there are lots of RVs parked on that road and some of them park in red zones, which are close to the entries and exits of businesses. The problem is when leaving the business, the exits are dangerous due to the large RVs parked so close to the entries / exits, that you can’t see oncoming traffic until you are sticking out into the closest lane just so you can see if there is oncoming traffic. It’s very dangerous and difficult to get out of the businesses due to this hazard and this road has a fair amount of traffic at any given time. I understand people are going through rough times, but this is putting everyone that is leaving the business at risk and in danger due to the visibility hazard, parking so close to these exits. Please help review this safety concern. Appreciate your time Shane This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Crystal Miranda To:Council, City Subject:RVs parked on Embarcadero Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:58:25 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, The purpose of this email is to express concern about the issue of recreational vehicles (RVs) parked on Embarcadero Rd, in front of a business located at 1860 Embarcadero Road and many other businesses on this same road. The RVs cause several problems: Some include the Safety concerns described as limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians, parked in front of fire hydrants, parked in the red zones and not attached to any vehicles (off hitch). Most of these RV’s have not moved for months now and remain sitting there off hitch. I am writing to bring awareness to this growing issue. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you, Palmira “Crystal” MirandaMortgage Loan Funder1860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303(650) 842-6134 palmiram@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:qian cheng To:Council, City Subject:Opposition to Converting Tennis Courts into Permanent Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:55:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Members of the Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission, I am writing to strongly oppose the proposal to convert two tennis courts at Mitchell Park into eight permanent pickleball courts. Parking at Mitchell Park is already extremely difficult. On weekends and evenings, residents often cannot find parking spaces, and many cars spill over into nearby neighborhoods. Adding more permanent pickleball courts will significantly worsen this situation by drawing even more regional traffic to the park. Mitchell Park is a neighborhood park, funded by Palo Alto taxpayers, and it should primarily serve local residents. Turning it into a regional pickleball hub unfairly burdens our community with noise, traffic, and parking overflow problems created by players coming from across the Bay Area. I urge the Commission to reject this proposal and instead encourage the Palo Alto Pickleball Club to work with surrounding cities to share the responsibility of providing facilities, rather than concentrating the impact on Palo Alto alone. Thank you for your attention and for protecting the interests of Palo Alto This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast residents. Sincerely, Qian Palo Alto Resident From:Kelly Marko To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:55:34 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Just yesterday I was inching out of the driveway trying to see around the RV, and I was almost hit by on coming traffic. In order to see around them you have to get into traffic. There have been several near misses. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kelly MarkoProject Manager Cell: 408-859-6311 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Katherine Selga To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:45:33 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Katherine SelgaResidential Lending Equity SpecialistStanford Federal Credit Union1860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAOffice 650-842-6132 F:855.606.4613Katherines@sfcu.orgNMLS ID 719350 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications and inquiries we are receiving, I may not be able to reply instantly, thanks for your patience. I will respond back to you within 24-48 hours. “If you are not receiving the highest level of member service, please contact Director of Operations Angel Evangelista @ 650-842-6116 or email at angele@sfcu.org ,or our VP of RE Lending, Jim McDiarmid @ 650-300-5025 or email at Jimm@sfcu.org” BEWARE! WIRE FRAUD IS ON THE RISE. Accepting wire and disbursement instructions via email can be dangerous, especially changes to those instructions. Always verify by calling the Escrow Officer and informing SFCU Real Estate Team of the email using previously This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast known contact information prior to sending funds. Be vigilant and learn more by clicking below. E-book on Fraud and Scams: Rethinking Protection Quick video guide: Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home From:Isaiah Williams To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:44:28 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hi City of Palo Alto, To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Isaiah WilliamsSenior Residential Loan ProcessorDirect: 650.842.6103Fax: 1-844-278-61351860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USANMLS: 2191332sfcu.org “If you are not receiving level 10 customer service, please contact Gurpreet Sidhu, Processing Manager at 650-388- 9723 or gurpreet@sfcu.org” This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lupe Lara-Lucero To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:43:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you Lupe Lucero Lupe LuceroSr. Relationship Manager NMLS #760317Cell: 650- 269-4520 1860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org |Set up a Phone/Virtual Appointment This message needs your attention This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Helena Ngo To:Council, City Subject:Regarding RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:40:31 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road . Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians when coming in and out of our headquarter. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter! I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Helena Ngo Commercial Loan Documentation Manager Office: 650.352.3112 Fax: 855.412.4375 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Deborah WexlerTo:Council, City Subject:Towering project on Cal Ave. looks to bypass environmental review - Palo Alto OnlineDate:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:36:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. i Please do everything in your power to deny this development. Totally out of scale for the area, particularly the 17 story tower. The City needs to stand up to developers who just see dollar billsin Palo Alto. Don’t roll over like you did on University Ave. with the President’s Hotel and Elizabeth Wong's still empty and ugly office building. This message needs your attentionThis is a personal email address.This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast https://www.paloaltoonline.com/land-use/2025/08/19/towering-project-on-cal-ave-looks-to-bypass-environmental-review/ Deborah WexlerForest Ave Become a Member Palo Alto Online Palo Alto Online Sign In Home » Towering project on Cal Ave. looks to bypass environmental review News Opinion Food Arts & Culture Real Estate The 650: Explore the Peninsula Support Our Work Contact Us Login Help LAND USETowering project on Cal Ave. looks to bypass environmental review Builder’s remedy project at Mollie Stone’s Market site seeks CEQA exemption, triggering dispute with city by Riley CookeAugust 19, 2025 5:22 am Redco Development has proposed a three-building, mixed-usedevelopment at 156 California Ave. in Palo Alto, with one 17-story tower.The zone-busting application is being submitted under a state provisionknown as "builder's remedy." Rendering by Studio Current/courtesy city ofPalo Alto. The developer behind a 382-unit project near the California Avenue Caltrainstop is asking Palo Alto for an environmental review exemption to speed upthe process, going as far as suggesting litigation against the city if it deniesthat request. The project at 156 and 164 California Ave. includes three mixed-useapartment buildings, with the tallest reaching 17 stories tall. The latteraddress currently hosts a Mollie Stone’s Market, which would be preservedon the ground foor of one of the buildings. The project is one of 10 housingapplications in the city that makes use of the controversial “builder’sremedy” provision of state law, which allows developers to bypass localzoning restrictions if the city has not yet approved a Housing Element —which Palo Alto had not when the developer applied for the project back inNovember 2023. You’ve read all free articles for the month. Register now and getfve free articles every month. Register for free Gain unlimited access toPalo Alto Online. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing on behalf of Stanford Federal Credit Union located at 1860 Embarcadero Road to raise an urgent safety concern that is impacting both our employees and the public. In recent months, several mobile homes have been parked along the street adjacent to our property. While we empathize with the difficult circumstances these individuals may be facing and recognize the broader challenges surrounding vehicle habitation, the current situation poses a serious and immediate safety hazard. The parked vehicles obstruct visibility for drivers exiting our parking lot, creating a dangerous blind spot. There have already been multiple near- collisions involving both bicyclists and other vehicles, any of which could have resulted in serious injury. Several colleagues and I regularly take walks during our breaks and lunch hours in the area. Unfortunately, we have encountered unpleasant and unsanitary conditions, including a persistent odor and the presence of discarded items such as water bottles containing urine and uncollected animal waste. These conditions significantly impact the cleanliness and overall experience of the neighborhood. We strongly believe that proactive measures must be taken before a preventable incident occurs. Our staff, members and the surrounding community deserve safe and unobstructed access to our facility. If these conditions existed near your home or workplace, we trust you would be similarly motivated to address the situation promptly. We respectfully request that the City of Palo Alto evaluate this matter as soon as possible and This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast take the necessary actions to restore safe visibility and traffic conditions. Whether this involves relocating the mobile homes, establishing designated areas for such vehicles or implementing new parking regulations, we are eager to support efforts that prioritize public safety while remaining compassionate to those affected. Thank you for your time and attention to this important issue. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need additional information or would like to discuss this matter further. Sincerely, Chrissy Montez Card Payments Assistant Manager Stanford Federal Credit Union 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Office: 650-842-6007 chrissyr@sfcu.org | sfcu.org From:Sonia Alvarado To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:33:37 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council, I’d like to raise a concern about the number of RVs currently parked along Embarcadero Road. Beyond the impact on the neighborhood, the situation has also created safety challenges, particularly with reduced visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. I ask that you explore options that could help improve safety for everyone who lives, works, or travels through this area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. I hope you can find a solution that protects both the character of our streets and the well-being of those who use them. Sincerely, Sonia Alvarado Senior Marketing Specialist Cell: 650.422.0567 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Mouang Saeliaw To:Council, City Subject:RVs on and around Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:28:26 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Due to limited visibility at the exit, I’ve had several close calls involving oncoming vehicles and bicyclists. This poses a significant risk not only to employees but also to others in the area. I believe this issue may already be affecting others, and it’s possible that complaints have been submitted. However, without corrective action, I’m concerned that the situation could escalate to the point where emergency services may need to be called out regarding accidents that could’ve been prevented. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kind regards, Mo Mo (Mouang) Saeliaw Consumer Lending Advisor Phone#:650.300.5041 Toll-Free: 1.888.723.7328 1860 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA mouangs@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Nikki Nguyen To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:27:37 PM Attachments:image002.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Thank you! Nikki Nguyen Sr. Loan Servicing Officer Email: nguyen@sfcu.org Phone: 650.842.6030 | Fax: 844.550.3861 1860 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 www.sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lesieli Lotoaniu To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:26:24 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Regards, Lesieli LotoaniuAssistant Branch Manager Office: 650.304.3855Toll-Free: 888.723.7328 905 Barron Ave Redwood City, CA 94043 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:slevy@ccsce.com To:Carias, Ruth; Shikada, Ed; Nose, Kiely Cc:Council, City Subject:Re: Economic Development Activity Report Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:24:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ! Thanks Keith for bringing up my issue re vacancy data. After seeing the Weekly article touting lower vacancy rates, I remain convinced that it isimportant for residents and all decision makers to know the difference between leased andopen for business. I do think we are seeing more activity but also think the Costar vacancy data should be used cautiously. I will leave to staff how/whether to produce an "open for business" measure of vacancy. I did not hear all of the meeting but thank Julie for raising the "entertainment zone" issue. For my two cents that is a better and more realistic vision for Cal Ave and DTN along withmore housing in these areas even if not on the main street. Steve On 2025-08-18 14:10, slevy@ccsce.com wrote: Dear Ruth and Retail Committee members, Ruth, thanks for discussing to report with me and thanks for adding the appendix with recent activity. As I wrote you earlier, I understand how Costar defines vacancy (not vacant if rent isbeing paid), I find it gives a misleading picture of real vacancies. It is real for landlords as they are now getting rents But for tenants, shoppers and the City, the reality is that these locations are still vacant-- the tenants have not opened a business, shoppers see a vacant site and the City is not collecting This message could be suspicious The sender's email address couldn't be verified. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast sales tax revenue. I appreciate that staff will work with local brokers to improve the data collection, for the meantime, it should be possible to back out the sites that were vacant and are now leased to show an alternative and, in my view, more realistic sense of vacancy and actual open for business. I view the Costar rent data cautiously and wonder if it reflects asking prices not actualrents as i thought there was a lot of discounting going on. With respect to the appendix A data, it looks to me (and from walking the streets) that most new businesses are eating and drinking in line with existing data that the vast majority of DTN sales tax revenue comes from this source. For out family we have heavy almost daily visitors to these places. On the other hand the shopping center continues to get new retail stores as does T&C-- places we go to shop. I think I was told that the new tenants at the former West Elm and IFTF sites are art galleries. I hope they bring visitors DTN who may then visit our restaurants and cafes. My own preference as a DTN resident is for more "entertainment" type activities andplaces like on Ramona to hang out. We also patronize and appreciate the servicesbusinesses and mixed service/retail like Verizon and the Bike shop--places less threatenedby online shopping. This gets to, for me, unresolved question as to what is the most practical vision for DTN and whether all of the expensive street improvements are needed for that vision. Steve Levy From:Scott Pierson To:Council, City Subject:RV Problem on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:22:29 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hello, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this an eyesore for the businesses in the area, it is a huge safety concern. On two separate occasions I was almost hit sticking my nose far enough out of the driveway to see if any cars are coming. With RVS on both side of every driveway it makes pulling out fully blind. This needs to be addressed as soon as possible. If someone is injured or their car damaged, the city can and should be held responsible. I get to work at 5:00 AM and in the dark I must creep along to find the entrance to our office because you cannot even see the buildings or the narrow opening just the width of our driveway through the half-mile long line of RVs in the dark. Thank you for your attention and I look forward to seeing positive change, making Embarcadero Road a safe place to work without the constant fear of injury when I leave for home. Best Regards, This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Scott Pierson, CISSPIT Security Analyst Cell: 650.441.2973 Office: 650.352.3118 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Daniel Goldin To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:22:27 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Greetings, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road and nearby streets. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Dan Goldin Daniel GoldinCommercial Banking Officer Office: 650.842.6076Cell: 650.666.7033 Fax: 866.407.3201 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Tina Adams To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:16:25 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Tina Adams Director of Accounting/AssistantControllerDirect: 650.842.60581860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303 USAsfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Meghan Yoruk To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:15:30 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hi, I’m writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kind regards, Meghan YorukDigital Marketing Manager Cell: 650.269.6142 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Luis Lara To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:13:35 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Best regards, Luis LaraAVP, Enterprise InfrastructureDirect: 650.842.6075Stanford Federal Credit Union1860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303Luis@sfcu.org | sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Phoebe Lam To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:12:27 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the residential RV’s being parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Warm Regards,Phoebe LamMember Care Team SpecialistVirtual Branch Toll-Free: 888.723.73281860 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Ernie Lee Jr To:Council, City Subject:RV"S ON EMBARCADERO ROAD Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:12:26 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Ernie Lee Member Solutions Representative Stanford Federal Credit Union Direct: 650-842-6012 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA ernie@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Lori Harding To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:12:25 PM Attachments:image001.png Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to urgently raise alarm about the escalating issue of RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. This is no longer a matter of inconvenience—it has become a serious public safety concern. The presence of these vehicles is disrupting traffic flow, severely limiting visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, and increasing the risk of accidents. It is impossible to see past these vehicles without driving into the lane of oncoming traffic! This situation poses a direct threat to the safety of our community, local businesses, and workers who rely on clear and accessible roads. The longer this goes unaddressed, the greater the potential for harm. I strongly urge you to prioritize this issue and explore immediate, effective solutions that will restore safety and order to this critical area. Your leadership and swift response are essential to maintaining the integrity of our public spaces and protecting those who live and work here. Thank you for your attention and commitment to our community. I look forward to seeing decisive action that reflects the seriousness of this matter. Regards, Lori Lori Harding Vice President Consumer Operations Office: 650.842.6035 Cell: 408.917.0862 This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org From:Kathy Sullivan To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:11:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue of the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions that will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes that maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kathy Sullivan Stanford Federal Credit Union 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 From:Jeff Sandoval-Tovar To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:10:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians/bikers. I plead with you to consider potential solutions which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I really appreciate your commitment to our community, and I look forward to seeing positive changes which would maintain the integrity/safety of our public spaces. Sincerely, Jefferson Sandoval Member Care Specialist Member Care Team Office: 650.463.1503 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Jennifer Ramirez To:Council, City Subject:RVs on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:08:26 PM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, but the road disruption also creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which will make it safer for businesses and workers in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Kindest regards, Jennifer RamirezConsumer Lending Manager Office: 650.388.9679 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:City Mgr To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed Cc:Executive Leadership Team; City Mgr; Clerk, City Subject:City Council Bundle - August 20 Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:57:43 AM Attachments:image001.pngimage002.pngFW Sprinklers need adjustment.msgRe Request for Support with Delays in Restaurant Construction Permits.msgFW Update from this morning of 555 Hawthorne.msgRE Churchill Avenue Traffic.msgFW The Cubberley survey due in August.msgRE El Camino Real Parking Changes Impact on Stanford Coin Wash and other small businesses.msgDangerous Road Condition.msgFW The Cubberley survey due in August.msgRe Unanswered 311 Ticket on Daylighting - outstanding for 2.5 months.msgRE Mini Cat Town Opening DELAY and Request for help.msg Dear Mayor and Council Members, On behalf of City Manager Ed Shikada, please see the attached staff responses to emails received in the Council inbox through August 20, 2025. Respectfully, Danille Danille RiceAdministrative AssistantCity Manager’s Office|Human Resources|Transportation(650) 329-2229 | danille.rice@PaloAlto.gov www.PaloAlto.gov From:Lecia Roundtree To:Council, City Subject:RV"s on Embarcadero Road Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:40:28 AM Attachments:image.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, I am writing to bring awareness to the growing issue if the RVs parked along Embarcadero Road. Not only is this a concern for the community, the road disruption creates safety hazards, limiting visibility for drivers and pedestrians. I urge you to consider potential solutions, which make it safer for businesses and workers in the area Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to our community and look forward to seeing positive changes which maintain the integrity and safety of our public spaces. Lecia Roundtree, MHRMSVP, Chief People Officer Direct: 650.785.0870Fax: 650.251.9313 1860 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Leciar@sfcu.org This message needs your attention This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Loran Harding To:Loran Harding; alumnipresident@stanford.edu; antonia.tinoco@hsr.ca.gov; bballpod; Becky Vagim; DavidBalakian; bearwithme1016@att.net; beachrides; fred beyerlein; Leodies Buchanan; boardmembers; Council, City;Cathy Lewis; dallen1212@gmail.com; dennisbalakian; kdeem.electriclab@gmail.com; Scott Wilkinson;George.Rutherford@ucsf.edu; Gabriel.Ramirez@fresno.gov; huidentalsanmateo; hennessy; Irv Weissman; JoelStiner; jerry ruopoli; kfsndesk; karkazianjewelers@gmail.com; Mark Standriff; Mayor; margaret-sasaki@live.com;maverickbruno@sbcglobal.net; merazroofinginc@att.net; MY77FJ@gmail.com; newsdesk; nick yovino;russ@topperjewelers.com; Steve Wayte; terry; vallesR1969@att.net; yicui@stanford.edu Subject:Fwd: The End of Palantir-- PLTR Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:53:40 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org>Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM Subject: Fwd: The End of Palantir-- PLTRTo: Loran Harding <loran.harding@stanfordalumni.org> Tuesday, August 19, 2025 To all- I bought some PLTR yesterday: Your trade was executed in your Schwab account ending in 130 - loran.harding@alumni.stanford.edu - Stanford Alumni Mail As you see, I paid $174.99 for one share of PLTR yesterday, Monday, August 18, 2025,using a limit order. It was $186.97 last Tuesday, August 12. Today, Tuesday, August 19, thebottom fell out of the stock. It closed today at $157.75. down 9.85% today. It's like BlackTuesday all over again, at least WRT PLTR. So another bad Tuesday. One in October, 1929, and one now. Hear what this man says about the stock. The end of Palantir? (Why $PLTR is down and keeps dropping?) Consider the real potential of the company. If the price continues to plunge, I say buy it. Ithink PLTR will soar in value from here, at least over time. L. William Harding Fresno, Ca. From:Lei To:Council, City Subject:Concern of pickle ball court Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 8:43:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Sir/ Madame: As a resident of Palo Alto, I request the city government to carefully consider the plan to expand the pickleball court. The noise of pickleball is huge and it disrupts the original tranquility of Mitchell Park. I have observed that many out-of-town residents come to use the venues and parking lots. There are more and more cars parking in Mitchell Park now, which are not a problem before. It has seriously affected our local residents' access to the library and the park. I think pickleball is a good sport, but too many courts will affect other activities and cause trouble to many people who want to take a quiet walk in the park. I’d like to ask to suspend the plan to expand the pickleball court. And improve the rules for using the pickleball venue, for example, give priority to local residents and limit the use of out- of-town residents. Thank you for your understanding! Best, Chunlei Liang From:Laurie Tolkin To:Council, City Subject:332 Forest Ave Project Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 8:39:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To Council Members, As a resident of Palo Alto, I am beyond distraught over the proposed monstrocity of a building proposed for 332 Forest Ave. While I recognize the need for housing, this seems quite disproportionate to the charm of the neighborhood and the downtown area and its residents and the neighborly feel. Simply excusing it as being aligned with other similar buildings is atrocious as it's exacerabating the demise of the Palo Alto's charm by adding yet one more high rise building. When does that kind of thinking end? More and more high rise buildings are destroying the neighborhood one by one. Fearing my voice is powerless, I'm at least asking you to minimize the impact this monstrocity will have on its neighbors. If you refuse to require the height to be lower (which I wish you would do), I hope you at least recognize that the neighbors are all sadly losing their desperatly needed air space, trees, light, quiet and feeling of open air to breathe. At the very minimum, hopefully you will require the builder to create the largest buffer possible for its neighbors by having a large setback. And, the developer must be required to plants lots and lots of tall and wide, full trees on all sides to atl least make a tiny attempt to mitigate the ugliness. Adding a huge amount of concrete should at least be met with adding a huge amount of greenery, and lush trees for the benefit of all. As a resident of 315 Homer Ave, I'm saddened by this council and hope you make the right decision as we all need clean air, light, and trees. If nothing else, I hope we can agree on that. Thank you. Laurie Tolkin This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Connie OU To:Council, City Subject:Petition Against Conversion of Current Tennis Courts to Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:48:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council Members, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposal to convert existing tennis courts at Mitchell Park into pickleball courts. While I recognize the growing popularity of pickleballand the importance of providing recreational opportunities for all residents, removing tennis courts would significantly reduce access to a sport that has long served a wide range ofcommunity members. I hope the Council will carefully weigh the long-term impacts on all residents before makingthis decision, and I strongly encourage you to preserve the tennis courts at Mitchell Park. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Kunjie Ou (current resident of Palo Alto) This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Muchen Feng To:Council, City Subject:Please Reject Proposal for More Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:16:22 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i City Council, As a Palo Alto resident, I oppose converting two Mitchell Park tennis courts into eightpermanent pickleball courts. Palo Alto already has 15 permanent pickleball courts—far more than our neighboring cities (Mountain View 2, Menlo Park 4, Los Altos 0, Santa Clara 0, East Palo Alto 0, Sunnyvale 0).Our city is carrying a disproportionate burden while also facing noise, overcrowding, traffic, and parking problems created by large numbers of out-of-town players. Our parks are funded by Palo Alto taxpayers and should primarily serve local residents.Expanding pickleball at Mitchell Park would only worsen the imbalance and reduce fair access for the community. Best Regards, Muchen This message needs your attention No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Tim OeyTo:paloalto@bikesiliconvalley.orgCc:City Mgr; Council, City; Lo, Ria; Star-Lack, Sylvia; Coles, Charlie; Justine BurtSubject:Re: [SVBC PALO ALTO] Appreciation Letter for El Camino Real Bikeway SupportDate:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:51:42 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking onlinks. i Excellent letter! Thanks Ken! Sincerely,Tim OeySunnyvale, CA 94087http://www.timoey.com/"Knowledge is Power" On Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM Ken Kershner <ken@triomotors.co> wrote: Dear Palo Alto City Council & City Manager, I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for your leadership in supporting the addition of bike lanes on El Camino Real through PaloAlto. Your June 18, 2024 decision to remove on-street parking and allow the Caltrans bikeway project to proceed was a milestone for safetransportation paloaltoonline.com. This vote, which included narrower vehicle lanes and new safety features like physical separation and no-right-turn-on-red restrictions, showed Palo Alto’s commitment to a bold vision for the Grand Boulevard Initiative and safer streets for allusers. Embracing this change was not without controversy. Some community members – and even a council member – voiced concerns aboutlosing parking and questioned whether encouraging cyclists on a busy six-lane road was wise paloaltoonline.com. One councilmember evencalled the initial plan “overengineered” amid worries about business impacts paloaltoonline.com. Yet, you listened to these concerns andresponded in a proactive way: in April 2024 you directed staff to work with Caltrans on a “Safe System” design that would maximize bikerand pedestrian safety. Thanks to your guidance, Caltrans came back with a revised plan in May 2024 that included wider bike lanes,daylighting sight lines, extended protective barriers (Qwick Kurb posts), two-stage turn boxes, and other best-practice safety measures. Theseimprovements directly addressed the community’s safety requests and exemplify Palo Alto’s dedication to “getting it right.” I want to commend the City staff for their extensive collaboration and planning effort. From late 2023 through 2024, Palo Alto’stransportation team engaged residents, businesses, schools, and regional partners to shape this project. They held community meetings (likethe joint PABAC/CSTSC meeting and Planning & Transportation Commission hearing in March 2024) and commissioned expert analysis(Fehr & Peers’ review) to ensure the design met our community’s needs palo alto.gov. City staff also worked on thoughtful solutions forthose impacted by the parking removal – such as identifying alternate parking options, adjusting the Residential Parking Permit program, andcoordinating safe relocation for RV dwellers along El Camino paloalto.gov. These efforts demonstrate compassion and careful planningalongside the drive for safer streets. In addition, I want to highlight the valuable role of PATMA outreach and innovative mode-shift programming for businesses along ElCamino Real. By pairing bikeway improvements with TDM measures like employer incentives, commuter benefits, and last-mileconnections, Palo Alto can help local businesses thrive while reducing congestion and emissions. Your support for integrating bikeways withPATMA’s efforts demonstrates Palo Alto’s holistic approach: not just building safer infrastructure, but actively encouraging more people touse it. This combination of infrastructure and programmatic support is exactly what will create meaningful and lasting shifts towardsustainable travel. By persevering through lively debate and insisting on a high-quality design, you have achieved a step-function advance in the GrandBoulevard Initiative’s vision. Palo Alto’s segment of El Camino Real will now transform from an auto-oriented arterial into a more completestreet that balances the needs of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders. This leadership will benefit not only Palo Altans but allMidpeninsula travelers who can now consider biking along El Camino as a safer, viable option. Council’s support for this project – passed 5-1 in the final vote paloaltoonline.com – shows that even a deliberative approach can result in positive change when guided by data and adedication to public safety. Thank you again for having the courage to shift gears toward a more sustainable, people-friendly El Camino Real. Your work to addressconcerns and improve the plans has set a strong example for neighboring cities. Palo Alto’s leadership in this effort is truly appreciated bythose of us who live, work, and bike in the community. I AM enjoying the new bike lanes and the safer, more vibrant corridor they create. Sincerely,Ken Kershner -- Ken Kershner | Co-Founder & CEOCell 650-248-9059 | Email k en@triomotors.coTrio Motors | Palo Alto This message needs your attentionThis is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast -- Topics posted to this list are visible to the public.--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SVBC Palo Alto Team" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to paloalto+unsubscribe@bikesiliconvalley.org.To view this discussion visithttps://groups.google.com/a/bikesiliconvalley.org/d/msgid/paloalto/CAGzb2G0%3DN%3Do5cYmqMz3Fg1tE0B3VGV3WSnhYuqD%3DY0-3nBBitQ%40mail.gmail.com. From:Carol MullerTo:paloalto@bikesiliconvalley.org Cc:City Mgr; Council, City; Lo, Ria; Star-Lack, Sylvia; Coles, Charlie; Justine Burt Subject:Re: [SVBC PALO ALTO] Appreciation Letter for El Camino Real Bikeway Support Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:33:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking onlinks. i Bravo, Ken!Sent from my iPhone On Aug 19, 2025, at 6:24 PM, Ken Kershner <ken@triomotors.co> wrote: Dear Palo Alto City Council & City Manager, I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for your leadership in supporting the addition of bike lanes on El Camino Realthrough Palo Alto. Your June 18, 2024 decision to remove on-street parking and allow the Caltrans bikeway project to proceed was amilestone for safe transportation paloaltoonline.com. This vote, which included narrower vehicle lanes and new safety features likephysical separation and no-right-turn-on-red restrictions, showed Palo Alto’s commitment to a bold vision for the Grand BoulevardInitiative and safer streets for all users. Embracing this change was not without controversy. Some community members – and even a council member – voiced concerns aboutlosing parking and questioned whether encouraging cyclists on a busy six-lane road was wise paloaltoonline.com. One councilmembereven called the initial plan “overengineered” amid worries about business impacts paloaltoonline.com. Yet, you listened to theseconcerns and responded in a proactive way: in April 2024 you directed staff to work with Caltrans on a “Safe System” design thatwould maximize biker and pedestrian safety. Thanks to your guidance, Caltrans came back with a revised plan in May 2024 thatincluded wider bike lanes, daylighting sight lines, extended protective barriers (Qwick Kurb posts), two-stage turn boxes, and otherbest-practice safety measures. These improvements directly addressed the community’s safety requests and exemplify Palo Alto’sdedication to “getting it right.” I want to commend the City staff for their extensive collaboration and planning effort. From late 2023 through 2024, Palo Alto’stransportation team engaged residents, businesses, schools, and regional partners to shape this project. They held community meetings(like the joint PABAC/CSTSC meeting and Planning & Transportation Commission hearing in March 2024) and commissioned expertanalysis (Fehr & Peers’ review) to ensure the design met our community’s needs palo alto.gov. City staff also worked on thoughtfulsolutions for those impacted by the parking removal – such as identifying alternate parking options, adjusting the Residential ParkingPermit program, and coordinating safe relocation for RV dwellers along El Camino paloalto.gov. These efforts demonstratecompassion and careful planning alongside the drive for safer streets. In addition, I want to highlight the valuable role of PATMA outreach and innovative mode-shift programming for businesses alongEl Camino Real. By pairing bikeway improvements with TDM measures like employer incentives, commuter benefits, and last-mileconnections, Palo Alto can help local businesses thrive while reducing congestion and emissions. Your support for integratingbikeways with PATMA’s efforts demonstrates Palo Alto’s holistic approach: not just building safer infrastructure, but activelyencouraging more people to use it. This combination of infrastructure and programmatic support is exactly what will create meaningfuland lasting shifts toward sustainable travel. By persevering through lively debate and insisting on a high-quality design, you have achieved a step-function advance in the GrandBoulevard Initiative’s vision. Palo Alto’s segment of El Camino Real will now transform from an auto-oriented arterial into a morecomplete street that balances the needs of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders. This leadership will benefit not only PaloAltans but all Midpeninsula travelers who can now consider biking along El Camino as a safer, viable option. Council’s support for thisproject – passed 5-1 in the final vote paloaltoonline.com – shows that even a deliberative approach can result in positive change whenguided by data and a dedication to public safety. Thank you again for having the courage to shift gears toward a more sustainable, people-friendly El Camino Real. Your work toaddress concerns and improve the plans has set a strong example for neighboring cities. Palo Alto’s leadership in this effort is trulyappreciated by those of us who live, work, and bike in the community. I AM enjoying the new bike lanes and the safer, more vibrantcorridor they create. Sincerely,Ken Kershner -- Ken Kershner | Co-Founder & CEOCell 650-248-9059 | Email k en@triomotors.coTrio Motors | Palo Alto -- Topics posted to this list are visible to the public. This message needs your attentionThis is a personal email address.This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SVBC Palo Alto Team" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to paloalto+unsubscribe@bikesiliconvalley.org.To view this discussion visithttps://groups.google.com/a/bikesiliconvalley.org/d/msgid/paloalto/CAGzb2G0%3DN%3Do5cYmqMz3Fg1tE0B3VGV3WSnhYuqD%3DY0-3nBBitQ%40mail.gmail.com. From:Ken Kershner To:City Mgr; Council, City Cc:Lo, Ria; Star-Lack, Sylvia; Coles, Charlie; Justine Burt Subject:Appreciation Letter for El Camino Real Bikeway Support Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:24:51 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council & City Manager, I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for your leadership in supporting the additionof bike lanes on El Camino Real through Palo Alto. Your June 18, 2024 decision to remove on-street parking and allow the Caltrans bikeway project to proceed was a milestone for safetransportation paloaltoonline.com. This vote, which included narrower vehicle lanes and new safety features like physical separation and no-right-turn-on-red restrictions, showed PaloAlto’s commitment to a bold vision for the Grand Boulevard Initiative and safer streets for all users. Embracing this change was not without controversy. Some community members – and even a council member – voiced concerns about losing parking and questioned whether encouragingcyclists on a busy six-lane road was wise paloaltoonline.com. One councilmember even called the initial plan “overengineered” amid worries about business impacts paloaltoonline.com.Yet, you listened to these concerns and responded in a proactive way: in April 2024 you directed staff to work with Caltrans on a “Safe System” design that would maximize bikerand pedestrian safety. Thanks to your guidance, Caltrans came back with a revised plan in May 2024 that included wider bike lanes, daylighting sight lines, extended protective barriers(Qwick Kurb posts), two-stage turn boxes, and other best-practice safety measures. These improvements directly addressed the community’s safety requests and exemplify Palo Alto’sdedication to “getting it right.” I want to commend the City staff for their extensive collaboration and planning effort. Fromlate 2023 through 2024, Palo Alto’s transportation team engaged residents, businesses, schools, and regional partners to shape this project. They held community meetings (like thejoint PABAC/CSTSC meeting and Planning & Transportation Commission hearing in March 2024) and commissioned expert analysis (Fehr & Peers’ review) to ensure the design met ourcommunity’s needs palo alto.gov. City staff also worked on thoughtful solutions for those impacted by the parking removal – such as identifying alternate parking options, adjusting theResidential Parking Permit program, and coordinating safe relocation for RV dwellers along El Camino paloalto.gov. These efforts demonstrate compassion and careful planning alongsidethe drive for safer streets. This message needs your attention This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast In addition, I want to highlight the valuable role of PATMA outreach and innovative mode-shift programming for businesses along El Camino Real. By pairing bikeway improvements with TDM measures like employer incentives, commuter benefits, and last-mile connections,Palo Alto can help local businesses thrive while reducing congestion and emissions. Your support for integrating bikeways with PATMA’s efforts demonstrates Palo Alto’s holisticapproach: not just building safer infrastructure, but actively encouraging more people to use it. This combination of infrastructure and programmatic support is exactly what will createmeaningful and lasting shifts toward sustainable travel. By persevering through lively debate and insisting on a high-quality design, you haveachieved a step-function advance in the Grand Boulevard Initiative’s vision. Palo Alto’s segment of El Camino Real will now transform from an auto-oriented arterial into a morecomplete street that balances the needs of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders. This leadership will benefit not only Palo Altans but all Midpeninsula travelers who can nowconsider biking along El Camino as a safer, viable option. Council’s support for this project – passed 5-1 in the final vote paloaltoonline.com – shows that even a deliberative approach canresult in positive change when guided by data and a dedication to public safety. Thank you again for having the courage to shift gears toward a more sustainable, people-friendly El Camino Real. Your work to address concerns and improve the plans has set astrong example for neighboring cities. Palo Alto’s leadership in this effort is truly appreciatedby those of us who live, work, and bike in the community. I AM enjoying the new bike lanes and the safer, more vibrant corridor they create. Sincerely, Ken Kershner -- Ken Kershner | Co-Founder & CEOCell 650-248-9059 | Email k en@triomotors.coTrio Motors | Palo Alto From:Andrea Temkin To:Council, City Subject:RV solutions Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:00:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Vice Mayor Veenker and Council Members Lu and Stone: Thank you for considering taking care of all our citizens, regardless of their current living situations. I support your efforts to include RV dwellers as our neighbors and provide appropriate city services for them. Sincerely, Andrea Temkin Park Blvd Ventura Neighborhood This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Nancy Moss To:Eric Holm Cc:Melissa Anderson; board; lailijavid1@gmail.com; shangwoodca@msn.com; Council, City; Michael Poole; Courtney Carlomagno Subject:Re: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield Rd Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:34:24 PM Attachments:Screen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.40 AM.pngScreen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.30 AM.pngScreen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.16 AM.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mr Holm, Yes, the vehicles moved off Middlefield and parked in front of my house on Garland. I’mactually having a somatic reaction- this morning when my garden helpers had nowhere to park it was my problem to solve. Cordially,Nancy Moss On Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> wrote: Dear Melissa and Fellow Neighbors, Thank you for forwarding the video. We take student safety and our relationship with ourneighbors seriously. The individual that filmed the video was removed from the project and will not be working for PAUSD further. We also adjusted our parking procedures furtheryesterday. Contractors are now instructed to no longer park along Middlefield in their personal vehicles. Instead they will distribute throughout the neighborhood and try to park inareas along side yards or away from driveways where they are not blocking visibility. We are trying to balance the limited parking options with the impact on the surrounding city streets due to our limited on campus parking. Currently, in some areas, teachers are tandemparking to squeeze as much as possible and we will continue to look for additional solutions as the project progresses. I observed today and there were very few vehicles around the neighborhood so hopefullywith the greater distribution it will not be as acute as along Middlefield. That said, there was a truck that was parked on MIddlefield when we left and we promptly notified the contractorto move the vehicle and continue to educate the workers. It will take us a little but to get everyone on board but we are working to keep the vehicles away from the cyclists and wewill continue periodic spot checks throughout the day. We appreciate you notifying us of the safety concerns and we hope the project can continue without incident. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Thank you,Eric Eric Holm Director of Facilities and Construction Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 eholm@pausd.org | 650-759-9447 On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Director Holm, Superintendent Austin, PAUSD Board Members, and PrincipalCarlomagno, As school began last Thursday, I must report that the parking situation along Middlefieldhas not improved. Director Holm stated that “only small, personal vehicles of contractors and workers willbe allowed to park along Middlefield” — however, my attached photos from last Thursday, taken from my own driveway, show large construction trucks continuing topark there. These vehicles create dangerous blindspots for drivers and bicyclists, dramatically increasing the likelihood of an accident. To make matters worse, a construction worker has posted on social media (attached) ridiculing our neighborhood as “rich people who don’t want contractors to park in frontof their houses”, while disregarding our primary and legitimate concern: the safety of Greene students. This attitude is disrespectful and undermines constructive collaborationon a serious safety matter. Ensuring student safety must be at least as important as ensuring teachers arrive to classon time. The current situation poses a real danger of students being hit by cars or trucks. Please do not wait until a child is injured before acting. Since contractors are not allowed to park in Greene’s lot, we request that Swinerton provide off-site parking for their workers and arrange shuttle or bustransfers to the school. This is a reasonable and proven solution used in other school construction projects. Please also inform us how long this construction project is expected to continue so we can understand the duration of this hazard. We look forward to your immediate written response with a concrete plan to eliminate this safety risk to our students. Sincerely, Melissa AndersonLaili Javid Lu LiuNancy Moss (Homeowners on the same block as Greene’s Middlefield parking lot — high student bikeand foot traffic zone) On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> wrote:Dear Greene Neighbors,Thank you for bringing the traffic situation to our attention. Sorry I have not repliedsooner. We have been working with our contractor on the issue but I have not had achance to reply as we are furiously finishing projects across most of our campuses as weget ready for students to return. At Greene, in part, we had focused our attention on our own driveway along MIddlefieldwhere more vehicles are entering and exiting and we had not been looking further downthe street. Here is how we are addressing the situation: We met with both the contractor and a police sergeant from PAPD You correctly cite that construction vehicles are not allowed to park in staff lots sothat the staff is capable of getting to their classes to focus on their primarypurpose of educating our students. The large trucks will begin parking on the job site monday after we repave asection of driveway that should finish tomorrow.Only small, personal vehicles of contractors and workers will be allowed to parkalong middlefield. As it is public parking, other cars may still park there that weare not able to control other public vehicles. We do have parking challenges around the site so we will continue to monitor theimpacts and appreciate you bringing the issue to our attention.If there are any construction issues that you notice, also please don't hesitate to reach outto our construction manager, Michael Poole at Telacu ConstructionManagement: mpoole@telacu.com Thank you, Eric Holm Eric Holm Director of Facilities and Construction Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 eholm@pausd.org | 650-759-9447 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vicky Lao <vlao@pausd.org> Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 11:12 AMSubject: Fwd: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield RdTo: Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 1:55 PMSubject: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield RdTo: <City.Council@cityofpaloalto.org>, <board@pausd.org>, <Courtney.Carlomagno@pausd.org>Cc: Laili Javid <lailijavid1@gmail.com>, Nancy Moss <nancymoss@gmail.com>, Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com>, <shangwoodca@msn.com> Dear Council Members, PAUSD Board, Superintendent Austin, and Principal Carlomagno, We are writing as residents at 2303 & 2311 & 2321 Middlefield Rd, and 701 Garland Dr (Middlefield side), to raise an urgent safety hazard threatening Greene MiddleSchool students. Large construction vehicles associated with the ongoing school project have beenparking along Middlefield Road—directly in front of our driveways, obstructing visibility as we enter and exit (please see attached photos). Middlefield Rd is a majorbike route used daily by Greene students. Over the past weeks, we have narrowly avoided collisions with students on bicycles due to these blind spots and felt no time toreact. We’re gravely concerned that, unless this is addressed now, a collision—possibly severe—could occur. This is entirely preventable. Despite Greene’s school parking lot being largely unusedduring summer, we were told contractors are forbidden from parking there. That policy must be immediately reevaluated. We respectfully demand immediate action: 1. Ban construction trucks from parking on Middlefield Rd adjacent to GreeneMiddle School, especially near student bike routes and residential driveways. 2. Require contractors to use Greene’s on-site parking lot or a designated off-street location, not endangering students or reducing visibility for residents. Please act before a preventable tragedy occurs. The safety of our children andcommunity comes before any logistical inconvenience. Thank you for your urgent attention. Sincerely,Melissa AndersonLaili JavidLu LiuNancy Moss(Homeowners near Greene Middle School) From:Eric Holm To:Melissa Anderson Cc:board; lailijavid1@gmail.com; nancymoss@gmail.com; shangwoodca@msn.com; Council, City; Michael Poole; Courtney Carlomagno Subject:Re: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield Rd Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:00:40 PM Attachments:Screen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.16 AM.pngScreen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.30 AM.pngScreen Shot 2025-08-16 at 9.43.40 AM.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Melissa and Fellow Neighbors, Thank you for forwarding the video. We take student safety and our relationship with our neighbors seriously. The individual that filmed the video was removed from the project andwill not be working for PAUSD further. We also adjusted our parking procedures further yesterday. Contractors are now instructed to no longer park along Middlefield in their personalvehicles. Instead they will distribute throughout the neighborhood and try to park in areas along side yards or away from driveways where they are not blocking visibility. We are trying to balance the limited parking options with the impact on the surrounding citystreets due to our limited on campus parking. Currently, in some areas, teachers are tandem parking to squeeze as much as possible and we will continue to look for additional solutions asthe project progresses. I observed today and there were very few vehicles around the neighborhood so hopefully with the greater distribution it will not be as acute as along Middlefield. That said, there was a truckthat was parked on MIddlefield when we left and we promptly notified the contractor to move the vehicle and continue to educate the workers. It will take us a little but to get everyone onboard but we are working to keep the vehicles away from the cyclists and we will continue periodic spot checks throughout the day. We appreciate you notifying us of the safety concerns and we hope the project can continue without incident. Thank you, Eric Eric Holm Director of Facilities and Construction Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 eholm@pausd.org | 650-759-9447 On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Director Holm, Superintendent Austin, PAUSD Board Members, and Principal Carlomagno, As school began last Thursday, I must report that the parking situation along Middlefield has not improved. Director Holm stated that “only small, personal vehicles of contractors and workers will be allowed to park along Middlefield” — however, my attached photos from last Thursday,taken from my own driveway, show large construction trucks continuing to park there. These vehicles create dangerous blindspots for drivers and bicyclists, dramaticallyincreasing the likelihood of an accident. To make matters worse, a construction worker has posted on social media (attached)ridiculing our neighborhood as “rich people who don’t want contractors to park in front of their houses”, while disregarding our primary and legitimate concern: the safety of Greenestudents. This attitude is disrespectful and undermines constructive collaboration on a serious safety matter. Ensuring student safety must be at least as important as ensuring teachers arrive to class on time. The current situation poses a real danger of students being hit by cars or trucks. Pleasedo not wait until a child is injured before acting. Since contractors are not allowed to park in Greene’s lot, we request that Swinerton provideoff-site parking for their workers and arrange shuttle or bus transfers to the school. This is a reasonable and proven solution used in other school construction projects. Please also inform us how long this construction project is expected to continue so we can understand the duration of this hazard. We look forward to your immediate written response with a concrete plan to eliminate this safety risk to our students. Sincerely, Melissa AndersonLaili Javid Lu LiuNancy Moss (Homeowners on the same block as Greene’s Middlefield parking lot — high student bikeand foot traffic zone) On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> wrote:Dear Greene Neighbors,Thank you for bringing the traffic situation to our attention. Sorry I have not repliedsooner. We have been working with our contractor on the issue but I have not had achance to reply as we are furiously finishing projects across most of our campuses as weget ready for students to return. At Greene, in part, we had focused our attention on our own driveway along MIddlefieldwhere more vehicles are entering and exiting and we had not been looking further downthe street. Here is how we are addressing the situation: We met with both the contractor and a police sergeant from PAPD You correctly cite that construction vehicles are not allowed to park in staff lots sothat the staff is capable of getting to their classes to focus on their primary purposeof educating our students. The large trucks will begin parking on the job site monday after we repave a sectionof driveway that should finish tomorrow.Only small, personal vehicles of contractors and workers will be allowed to parkalong middlefield. As it is public parking, other cars may still park there that we arenot able to control other public vehicles. We do have parking challenges around the site so we will continue to monitor the impactsand appreciate you bringing the issue to our attention.If there are any construction issues that you notice, also please don't hesitate to reach outto our construction manager, Michael Poole at Telacu ConstructionManagement: mpoole@telacu.com Thank you, Eric Holm Eric Holm Director of Facilities and Construction Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 eholm@pausd.org | 650-759-9447 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vicky Lao <vlao@pausd.org>Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 11:12 AMSubject: Fwd: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from ConstructionTruck Parking on Middlefield RdTo: Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com>Date: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 1:55 PMSubject: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction TruckParking on Middlefield RdTo: <City.Council@cityofpaloalto.org>, <board@pausd.org>,<Courtney.Carlomagno@pausd.org>Cc: Laili Javid <lailijavid1@gmail.com>, Nancy Moss <nancymoss@gmail.com>,Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com>, <shangwoodca@msn.com> Dear Council Members, PAUSD Board, Superintendent Austin, and PrincipalCarlomagno, We are writing as residents at 2303 & 2311 & 2321 Middlefield Rd, and 701 GarlandDr (Middlefield side), to raise an urgent safety hazard threatening Greene Middle Schoolstudents. Large construction vehicles associated with the ongoing school project have been parkingalong Middlefield Road—directly in front of our driveways, obstructing visibility as weenter and exit (please see attached photos). Middlefield Rd is a major bike route used dailyby Greene students. Over the past weeks, we have narrowly avoided collisions withstudents on bicycles due to these blind spots and felt no time to react. We’re gravely concerned that, unless this is addressed now, a collision—possibly severe—could occur. This is entirely preventable. Despite Greene’s school parking lot being largely unusedduring summer, we were told contractors are forbidden from parking there. That policy must be immediately reevaluated. We respectfully demand immediate action: 1. Ban construction trucks from parking on Middlefield Rd adjacent to GreeneMiddle School, especially near student bike routes and residential driveways. 2. Require contractors to use Greene’s on-site parking lot or a designated off-street location, not endangering students or reducing visibility for residents. Please act before a preventable tragedy occurs. The safety of our children and communitycomes before any logistical inconvenience. Thank you for your urgent attention. Sincerely,Melissa AndersonLaili JavidLu LiuNancy Moss(Homeowners near Greene Middle School) From:Carolyn Caddes To:Bissell, Nicole Cc:Staiger, Steve; Council, City; LIZ KNISS Subject:Re: Code Enforcement - Overgrown Lawn. Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:47:36 PM Attachments:image001.pngimage002.pngimage003.pngimage006.pngimage007.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Re: Assigned tracking number: 17132169 Elisa Vargas called me about the fire hazard at our downtown post office—the architecturalwonder by Birge Clark. She said she would investigate the problem. But as I drive by the post office, I see that no weeds have been cut or mowed down. Since weeds grow, I am reminding you both to please—-I beg you—-fix the problem. If the situation isn’t rectified by the middle of September, I must go before the Mayor and CityCouncil to express my concerns and show my correspondence plus the list of our phone calls. I will inform them that the “Palo Alto 311 Portal and the Code Enforcement Staff” have notdone anything about the unkempt and fire-thirsty lawn around our beautiful post office building. I do hope to see some progress before September of this year, 2025, my deadline. Best,Carolyn Caddes Palo Alto Resident since 1973 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2025, at 4:19 PM, Bissell, Nicole <Nicole.Bissell@paloalto.gov>wrote: This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Hi Carolyn, Thank you for your call today. I wanted to confirm that I have entered your request in the Palo Alto 311 Portal (Palo Alto 311 – City of Palo Alto, CA) and Code Enforcement Staff will be reviewing the issue. They have assigned tracking number 17132169 to this case. I have provided them with your phone number and requested that they contact you for follow-up. If you need to reach Code Enforcement in the future, here is their contact information: Planning.Enforcement@paloalto.gov (650) 329-2605 Best, Nicole Bissell Administrative Associate III Office of the City Clerk P: 650.329.2630 | E: Nicole.Bissell@PaloAlto.gov www.PaloAlto.gov From:Nancy Moss To:eholm@pausd.org Cc:m09anderson@gmail.com; Courtney.Carlomagno@pausd.org; board; lailijavid1@gmail.com; shangwoodca@msn.com; Council, City; Michael Poole Subject:Re: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield Rd Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3:33:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mr. Holm, It is NOT ok that neither I nor my gardeners were able to park in front of my house (701 Garland) this morning, because of the Cal Pacific Systems truck and Toyota Prius (CY74G37) (origin Selma - Alabama?) parked directly in front of my house. I have photos to document the situation. Please address this issue ASAP! Thank you, Nancy Moss resident since 1980 On Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> wrote:Dear Greene Neighbors, Thank you for bringing the traffic situation to our attention. Sorry I have not replied sooner.We have been working with our contractor on the issue but I have not had a chance to reply as we are furiously finishing projects across most of our campuses as we get readyfor students to return. At Greene, in part, we had focused our attention on our own driveway along MIddlefield where more vehicles are entering and exiting and we had not been looking further down thestreet. Here is how we are addressing the situation: We met with both the contractor and a police sergeant from PAPD You correctly cite that construction vehicles are not allowed to park in staff lots so that the staff is capable of getting to their classes to focus on their primary purpose ofeducating our students. The large trucks will begin parking on the job site monday after we repave a sectionof driveway that should finish tomorrow. Only small, personal vehicles of contractors and workers will be allowed to parkalong middlefield. As it is public parking, other cars may still park there that we are not able to control other public vehicles. We do have parking challenges around the site so we will continue to monitor the impacts This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast and appreciate you bringing the issue to our attention.If there are any construction issues that you notice, also please don't hesitate to reach out to our construction manager, Michael Poole at Telacu ConstructionManagement: mpoole@telacu.com Thank you, Eric Holm Eric Holm Director of Facilities and Construction Palo Alto Unified School District 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 eholm@pausd.org | 650-759-9447 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vicky Lao <vlao@pausd.org> Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 11:12 AMSubject: Fwd: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield RdTo: Eric Holm <eholm@pausd.org> ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 1:55 PMSubject: Urgent Safety Risk to Greene Middle School Students from Construction Truck Parking on Middlefield RdTo: <City.Council@cityofpaloalto.org>, <board@pausd.org>, <Courtney.Carlomagno@pausd.org>Cc: Laili Javid <lailijavid1@gmail.com>, Nancy Moss <nancymoss@gmail.com>, Melissa Anderson <m09anderson@gmail.com>, <shangwoodca@msn.com> Dear Council Members, PAUSD Board, Superintendent Austin, and Principal Carlomagno, We are writing as residents at 2303 & 2311 & 2321 Middlefield Rd, and 701 GarlandDr (Middlefield side), to raise an urgent safety hazard threatening Greene Middle School students. Large construction vehicles associated with the ongoing school project have been parking along Middlefield Road—directly in front of our driveways, obstructing visibility as weenter and exit (please see attached photos). Middlefield Rd is a major bike route used daily by Greene students. Over the past weeks, we have narrowly avoided collisions with studentson bicycles due to these blind spots and felt no time to react. We’re gravely concerned that, unless this is addressed now, a collision—possibly severe—could occur. This is entirely preventable. Despite Greene’s school parking lot being largely unusedduring summer, we were told contractors are forbidden from parking there. That policy must be immediately reevaluated. We respectfully demand immediate action: 1. Ban construction trucks from parking on Middlefield Rd adjacent to GreeneMiddle School, especially near student bike routes and residential driveways. 2. Require contractors to use Greene’s on-site parking lot or a designated off-street location, not endangering students or reducing visibility for residents. Please act before a preventable tragedy occurs. The safety of our children and communitycomes before any logistical inconvenience. Thank you for your urgent attention. Sincerely,Melissa AndersonLaili JavidLu LiuNancy Moss(Homeowners near Greene Middle School) From:Aram James To:Palo Alto Free Press; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Sean Allen; Lee, Craig; Foley, Michael;<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; BoardOperations; Kaloma Smith; Human Relations Commission; CityCouncil;h.etzko@gmail.com; city.council@menlopark.gov; Perron, Zachary; dennis burns; DuJuan Green;dcombs@menlopark.gov; PD Kristina Bell; Raymond Goins; Braden Cartwright; Emily Mibach; Figueroa, Eric;Baker, Rob; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; jsylva@scscourt.org; Jay Boyarsky; Wagner, April; Gerry Gras; Rodriguez,Miguel; Roberta Ahlquist; Afanasiev, Alex; Rowena Chiu; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; RobertSalonga; dcombs@menlopark.org; Nash, Betsy; citycouncil@mountainview.gov;planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; rabrica@cityofepa.org; cromero@cityofepa.org;Henry Etzkowitz; Bill Newell; board@pausd.org; james pitkin; Jay Boyarsky; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen(external); Supervisor Betty Duong; Shikada, Ed; vramirez@redwoodcity.org; Stump, Molly; Daniel Barton;Jensen, Eric; EPA Today; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; District3@sanjoseca.gov; District4@sanjoseca.gov;District5@sanjoseca.gov; Robert.Jonson@shf.sccgov.org; Lotus Fong; Linda Jolley Subject:Police chief makes a surprising admission | ABC7 San Francisco | abc7news.com Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2:36:40 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. FYI: a bit more history on the Palo Alto Police Department’s long and dishonorable history of racially discriminatory policing Police chief makes a surprising admission | ABC7 San Francisco | abc7news.com - ABC7 SanFrancisco https://abc7news.com/archive/6480418/ From:Aram James To:Stump, Molly; Sean Allen; Council, City; Vicki Veenker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright;Emily Mibach; Sterling Larnerd; Melissa.Kiniyalocts@cco.sccgov.org; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Supervisor OttoLee; Supervisor Betty Duong; Binder, Andrew; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; EPA Today; BoardOperations;District5@bos.sccgov.org; district1@bos.sccgov.org Subject:Menlo Park police broke state law, shared license plate data out of state Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2:35:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Menlo Park police broke state law, shared license plate data out of state Source: The Almanac Online https://share.newsbreak.com/elv6n0iy?s=i0 From:Jie Li To:Council, City; parkrec.commission@paloalto.org Subject:Objection to convert tennis court to pickleball in Mitchell Park Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:06:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i To whom it may concern, As a Palo Alto resident for 20 years, I am writing to show my objection to converting thetennis court to pickleball court. My son plays tennis, it is already very difficult to find a court for tennis. Now we are going to lose to more tennis courts, where can kids go to play tennis in Mitchell park if that happens? Nowadays so many people from other cities come to Mitchell park to play pickleball. I am notable to find parking when kids go to the library for books. All those people are using resources in Mitchell park that are paid by Palo Alto residents. If non Palo Alto residents want to useresources (like parks and parking spaces) in Palo Alto please charge them accordingly. With tennis courts converting to pickleball courts, it will attract even more people to Mitchell park. The current situation will get even worse. Please help us to prevent the tennis court frombeing converted to pickleball court. Thank you very much! Jie Li 322 Curtner Ave, Apt. A Palo Alto, CA 94306alexandrajlee@gmail.com This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Veronica Ryan To:Council, City; Lauing, Ed Cc:Horrigan-Taylor, Meghan; Nose, Kiely; Clerk, City Subject:Request for City of Palo Alto Proclamation – Find the Good Day Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:01:01 PM Attachments:City of Palo Alto Proclamation.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ! Veronica C. Ryan Community Vice President Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula 555 Ravenswood Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025 communityvp@thejuniorleague.org (415) 286-2067 August 18, 2025 Mayor Ed Lauing & City Council Members City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Dear Mayor Lauing and City Council Members, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of the Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula (JLPA•MP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. I’m excited to share that on September 18, 2025, the Junior League will be observing International Find the Good Day. This annual initiative encourages individuals to highlight the positive in their communities and engage in acts of kindness, volunteerism, and service. This message could be suspicious The sender's email address couldn't be verified. No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula has a long-standing history of supporting the needs of our local community, including Menlo Park and communities throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. A few examples of our recent projects include: Project Mindfulness: With grant funding from the City of Menlo Park, JLPA•MP created and distributed mindfulness kits to a local school to support youth mental wellness. Pop-Up Shop with HIP Housing: JLPA•MP partnered with HIP Housing to create a pop-up shop experience, offering transitional families access to clothing in a dignified, boutique-style setting. Special emphasis was placed on providing professional attire for clients preparing for job interviews as they worked to regain stability. League members supported setup, donation coordination, and volunteer staffing to ensure families felt welcomed and empowered during their visit. Project STEAM: In partnership with the Redwood City Library, JLPA•MP funded KIWI kits and student dinners. Originally created for girls, the program grew so popular it expanded to all students. League volunteers mentored monthly sessions, helping students build and engineer STEAM-based projects. In celebration of Find the Good Day, JLPA•MP will host an evening event on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park. We’ll recognize local women who are “finding the good” through acts of service, leadership, and kindness. We invite the community to nominate inspiring women using this form: Submit a Nomination In addition to honoring these changemakers, we’ll also host a hygiene product drive in partnership with CORA, a nonprofit providing safety, support, and advocacy to survivors of intimate partner abuse. To recognize the importance of this day and encourage civic participation in uplifting community values, we respectfully request a proclamation from the City of Palo Alto declaring September 18, 2025, as Find the Good Day. Attached is a draft proclamation for your review. We would be honored to have the support of the City Council, City Manager, and Mayor Lauing in commemorating this day and amplifying the spirit of community service in Palo Alto. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at communityvp@thejuniorleague.org. We look forward to your favorable response. Warm regards, Veronica C. Ryan Community Vice President Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula Veronica RyanCommunity VPcommunityvp@thejuniorleague.org Advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact since 1965. City of Palo Alto Proclamation Find the Good Day Whereas, The Junior League is dedicated to promoting volunteerism, empowering women, and enhancing communities through effective leadership and action; and Whereas, Find the Good Day, observed on September 18, 2025, encourages individuals to recognize and celebrate the positive aspects of their communities and take action to uplift others; and Whereas, on this day, we acknowledge the importance of kindness, compassion, and community service in fostering positive change and building stronger, more resilient communities; and Whereas, The Junior League continues to play a pivotal role in advocating for community-based initiatives and empowering individuals to make a lasting impact; Now, therefore, I, Mayor Ed Lauing, do hereby proclaim September 18, 2025, as Find the Good Day in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, and encourage all citizens to participate in acts of kindness, volunteerism, and community service. In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Palo Alto, California to be affixed this Thursday, the 18th of September, 2025. [Signature] Ed Lauing Mayor Palo Alto, California From:matt@evolutionaryteams.com To:fridaysforfuturepaloalto@gmail.com; Palo-Alto@fridaysforfutureusa.org Subject:FFF Follow Up from Aug 8~17 (Weeks #187 & #188) Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:13:01 AM Attachments:image003.pngimage005.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. i Who knew that fighting the authoritarian takeover of our country would take so much time and energy! Please accept my apologies that this newsletter has become less consistent. This update covers the last TWO Fridays, plus more. Let’s go, there’s lots to cover. Saturday 8/16 was the National Day of Action. The Tesla Takedown Wolves were joined by The Raging Grannies, Indivisible Palo Alto Plus and others for a demonstration at Stanford Shopping Center. An estimated 150 attended the demonstration in front of the Tesla showroom and marched around the mall with stops in the center pavilion. We also did a loop march around the planters in front of the Apple store where we told Tim Cook how disgusted we are that he and Apple kowtowed to Trump, giving him a gold statue. Apple is truly rotten at its core. Thanks to the Wolves, and congrats to everyone for an amazing demonstration! On Friday 8/15 we moved our climate strike to Lytton Plaza to rally in solidarity with Stand Up for Science and Sanity. This event was also well attended, and after the talks we marched around downtown. Thanks to Carol and Emma for all your work organizing the rally. Ingrid and The Raging Grannies performed songs. Rick gave an energetic talk. Thanks to Drs. Carol, Mary and Kim for speaking about the harms being done to public health, science and education. Thanks to Mitchell Park Band for rocking Lytton Plaza into the evening. Watch Ingrid lead us in singing about how we have the future in our hands here. Check out Pro Bono Photos pictures here. On Friday 8/8, first-timers Gary and Peter joined Ingrid, Rick, George, Mimi, Brigitte, Pria, Emma and me for a fascinating but gloomy (gloomier than usual?) discussion about extinction. Emma pointed out that the rate at which humans have pulsed carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and oceans is many, many times faster than any previous mass extinction event. Life adapted for pre-industrial levels of carbon and temperature do not have time to adapt. Matt pointed to Jim Hansen’s latest work, which predicts 2C temperature rise by the mid-2030s and 3C rise by 2050. These climactic changes have precipitated the current “Sixth Mass Extinction” event. Sadly, we humans depend on the web of life that is now disappearing, and that does not portend well for our species’ survival. Sigh. I appreciate that our group can have these difficult, heart-rending conversations. Peter noted how few people Emma’s age have joined the climate movement and wonders why. Emma thinks that her generation is fully aware of climate collapse but they don’t think there’s much that they can do to change the trajectory we’re now on, especially if the adults with power and resources don’t care enough to act to preserve kids’ futures. Matt notes that young Americans who have grown up with active shooter drills have realized that American adults have failed to protect kids and keep them safe. That harm extends to the climate crisis. Adults happily live for the day, mortgaging the future and letting future generations pay the debt. Meanwhile, Mother Nature, formerly generous and giving, has become an angry repo man, now actively collecting on that debt. We agreed that we all very much appreciate Emma’s participation. Thanks for joining us, Emma, and thanks, Peter, for the fascinating question. Emma has launched a project - notably named Hospice For Humanity - that aims to help humans navigate this This message needs your attentionSome Recipients have never replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast precarious period. Be sure and follow her project on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/hospiceforhumanity.bsky.social Here’s an example of her wisdom in a recent post: A key driver of #collapse is our failure to fully honor the sacred principle of biological interconnectedness. Thus, #coping means balancing systems we may see as separate. One can embody this practice internally by working to integrate affective & cognitive experiences which must function together. Thanks, Emma, for your work on this project! On Sunday 8/17, Julia along with PASCC and others organized the 2025 Extreme Heat Summit with a fantastic panel discussion and review of results from last year's heat survey. It was great to see so many familiar faces at the event. We reviewed the importance of preparing for coming extreme heat events, focusing on bodily health, and keeping our residences and our communities cool. We discussed trees, hydration, heat pumps, power outages, cooling centers, heat stroke symptoms, etc. I mentioned radiant barrier as a cost-effective tool to keep your home cool. Since there seems to be interest in this technique, I created this presentation explaining how I use radiant barrier at my house. Maybe radiant barrier could be included in the residential building code? Thanks, Julia and all, for organizing this important summit. This Tuesday 8/19 (TODAY!), the Tesla Takedown Wolves are organizing a rally in Redwood City’s Courthouse Square from 5 to 6PM. Coincidentally, The Hub RWC holds and open mic starting at 6:30PM, so a few of us may continue singing our latest rally songs at the Hub. Come join the fun. Rally details here. Open mic details here. Be sure to check out all the other weekly action below. Thanks, Wolves, for the continuous organizing! Hilary is promoting the Sun Day March for Clean Energy and Climate Justice on September 22. More details here. She is organizing a group train trip to San Jose to attend. Sounds like fun! Thanks, Hilary, for promoting this action. This Friday, 8/22, we return to King Plaza for a “regular” Climate Strike! Hope to see you then, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, too! Keep Up the Fight! RISE UP AND RESIST! Upcoming Events Tuesday, August 19, 5 to 6pm: Tesla Takedown Wolves Anti-ICE Rally -- Redwood City’s Courthouse Square. Details here. Friday, August 22, Noon to 1:00: Climate Strike! –– We meet at King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall. POSTPONED: Opportunity Center Carnival and BBQ, 33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto. Contact Tasheana to volunteer/donate 669-588-7240, tasheana.price@lifemoves.org Tuesday, August 26, 5 to 9PM: 4WARD Climate/Sustainability Monthly Event. Kimberly’s house, Redwood City. RSVP here. Friday, September 19, 5:30 to 6:30: Stand Up For Science and Sanity! Note that on this particular Friday we move our climate strike to Lytton Plaza and join forces in solidarity with SUFSS for a rally in the plaza. More details TBD. Tesla Takedown Rally and March :: Stanford Shopping Center, Every Saturday, Noon to 2PM. Details here. Tesla Takedown Rally :: Tesla El Camino Real Showroom, Every Saturday, 1 to 3PM. Details here. Tesla Takedown Rally :: Tesla Engineering HQ, Every Monday, 5 to 6PM. Details here. Tesla Takedown Rally :: Tesla El Camino Real Showroom, Every Wednesday, 4 to 6PM. Details here. Photos and Videos of Recent Actions Watch Ingrid lead us in singing about how we have the future in our hands here. https://youtube.com/shorts/EOqYGWJ4t8s Stand Up for Science and Sanity by Pro Bono Photo: 15 August 2025 Palo Alto: Stand Up for Science and Sanity - ProBonoPhoto Climate Strike group photo by Jerry: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YD_xbZSsS_J9l591p29W7oTlLi1HLjLX- Gk6Muvewis/edit What We Are Reading/Watching/Listening to: Radiant Barrier presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YD_xbZSsS_J9l591p29W7oTlLi1HLjLX- Gk6Muvewis/edit Davd L., whose family participated in the French Resistance and the fight against fascism and Nazism in Europe in the 1940s, recommend that we watch this documentary about France’s National Council of Resistance (NCR). It is amazing how the vision for a better future developed by NCR became the basis for modern-day France’s social democracy. Since it is in French (with English subtitles), the film is best enjoyed with Burgundy wine, white or red depending on your snack preference. Download movie here: https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOYz_KresetGKQIaY_W6J63eBCPXdNyfkHjjO4h With his guests, Nate Hagens discusses the importance of allowing yourself to grieve in order to get to action. I understand that the psychological term for the post-grieving state is called “post-tragic.” Having put myself through this process, I can tell you the water is fine on the other side, and there are many of us here in the pool. Nate Hagens: The Forgotten Skills of Dying and Grieving Well: How Engaging with Loss Can Help Us Live More Fully https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/190-stephen-jenkinson Reporting by Democracy Now! here Commentary by The Majority Report: here Heat Pump Water Heater and Home Electrification Program Update As of:7/1 6/2 5/1 3/31 HPWH full-service interest list signups 1411 1385 1364 1333 Site assessment agreements (SAA) sent 1411 1385 1364 1333 Signed SAAs 1169 1149 1127 1013 Completed site assessments 1064 1055 1040 1023 Installations Total Full Service HPWHs installed 433 427 421 414 Total DIY HPWH installed 132 131 126 115 Total Emergency HPWH installations 24 22 19 19 Total HPWHs installed 589 580 566 548 Target Installations 1000 1000 1000 1000 Monthly Installation Rate Monthly Installation Rate 9 14 18 14 Target Monthly Installation Rate 83 83 83 83 Follow Fridays For Future Palo Alto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuture_paloalto/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FridaysForFuturePaloAlto Email notifications of FFF Palo Alto events: https://mailchi.mp/c8c130127345/join-fridays-for-future-palo-alto You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in supporting climate action in Palo Alto. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please let me know. Matt Schlegel Schlegel Consulting 650-924-8923 Author: Teamwork 9.0 Website: evolutionaryteams.com YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLkUMHuG4HVa831s9yeoZ5Q From:Jon Zeitlin To:Council, City Subject:another voice on teen suicides Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:03:39 AM Attachments:Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide_semifinal.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council: We were so distraught of learning of another suicide of a Gunn student on the train tracks last week. We have two sophomores at Gunn (boy girl twins) and they are struggling to deal withthis happening over and over again. To my eyes, the schools are doing the best they can with this issue. I agree with my friend Debbie Mukamal that we need to take more measures to prevent suicides at the traincrossings. I am attaching a DOT report from 2019 on this issue though I would not be surprised if your staff has already done a lot of research on this issue. I always used to think that affordable housing was the biggest issue that Palo Alto faced but ithas become obvious that teen suicide is actually the most important issue. Aside from the tragedies that have befallen so many of our teens, does anybody really want to live in acommunity that is self-destructing before our eyes? Best Jon Zeitlin This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Diane McCoy To:Council, City Subject:Birds, buildings and skies Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 9:00:54 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Mayor Lauing and City Council Members. I am sorry I did not get to see and speak with you last night, Monday, August 18, at the city council meeting during public comments, but I realize you were extremely busy during closed session, which went on later than anticipated. I am emailing so I might share my comments with you that I would have presented.My name is Diane McCoy. I am a resident of Palo Alto, retired school teacher (El Carmelo-36 years), and now volunteer for Avenidas, PAHS' Visiting Pals Program, Environmental Volunteers, and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance. In between these commitments, and ones at home, I have been fortunate enough tobe able to enjoy the Palo Alto Baylands areas, several times every week. I have noticed that the fall bird migration season has already begun with many, newly arriving shorebirds and ducks settling all around the marshes for the winter season. Therefore this is an especially good time to continue to think about moving forwardwith bird friendly building designs and dark sky regulations: continuing to align our city's building developments with our community's values. An estimated 400 million to 1 billion birds die each year in collisions into buildings, in North American and 44% to 90% of those deaths occur at low-rise, residentialstructures. Birds and nature bring much joy and good health to many, many people of all ages. For a chance to show leadership, let's make sure our building developments reflect our values as a green, biodiversity-friendly community.Please make sure ordinances are clear and comprehensive efforts truly make a difference. I will be leading a bird field trip this Sunday, August 24, at the Palo Alto Baylands, for SCVBA, from 8 am to 10:30 am.Please join us if you'd like. We meet in the parking lot across from the Lucy Evans Interpretive Center. It's a magical place to be! Thank you for all the work you do, your time and consideration.Diane McCoy Greer Road Palo Alto This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:Alejandra Martínez To:Council, City Subject:Concern Regarding Proposed Rezoning at 332 Forest Avenue Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:17:10 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear City Council Members, I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed rezoning of 332 Forest Avenue for the construction of an 8-story, 82-unit complex. While I understand the need for housing development, this specific project raises several serious issues for our neighborhood: Traffic and Parking: The size of the development will inevitably increase congestion and significantly reduce available parking in the area. Loss of Sunlight and Neighborhood Character: An 8-story structure would overshadow nearby homes, changing the unique character of our community. Noise and Dust: Extended construction will create disruptions, negatively affecting the daily lives of residents. Backyard and Amenities: According to the online proposal, the plan would also alter existing backyard layouts to be shared with neighboring units and eliminate the pool, directly impacting residents’ quality of life. I urge the Council to reconsider or significantly modify this proposal to This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast address these concerns and preserve the well-being and character of our neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate the opportunity to share my perspective and hope the Council will carefully weigh the community’s voice before making a decision. Sincerely, Alejandra Martinez 360 Forest Avenue 204 From:Dave Mitchell To:Council, City Cc:Darci Teobaldi; Victor Stephenson Subject:Comment on Potential Approaches to Address Oversize Vehicle Impacts Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 10:15:33 PM Attachments:image.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage694537.pngimage790957.pngimage458657.pngimage156438.pngimage436615.pngimage738569.pngimage683345.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. i To the City of Palo Alto Policy and Services Committee, I am the Vice-President of Operations for Recor Medical, makers of a first-in-class device to lower blood pressure. We are proud to be located in Palo Alto, on Elwell Court near the Baylands, very close to 101 and San Antonio Road. Over the past year we have seen an alarming increase in RVs parking on our street. For more than 6 months this short road has become fully or nearly fully lined on both sides, with 15-20 of these vehicles in a block. This has led to the following concerns and challenges: · There is no street parking available to accommodate our expanding employee base or visitors, including physicians coming onsite for product training, limiting our use ofour training facility in 1003 Elwell Court. · An RV inhabitant was observed in broad daylight fully naked as she changed clothes outside of her RV on the street. · Waste from RVs, including human waste, has been deposited in our waste collection bins. · RV residents have been observed stealing our water from spigots on the exterior ofour buildings. · Suspicious behavior that appears to be drug dealing has been observed on several occasions from RVs directly outside our offices. · Sewage been emitted or leaked onto the street multiple times. · A dog residing in one of the RVs bit our employee, resulting in lacerations and stitches, in addition to his needing to get a long and very painful set of rabiesinjections. We routinely update Palo Alto police about these matters, typically via the non-emergency line, and we have also written repeatedly to the City Council, the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor, and the City This message needs your attentionNo employee in your company has ever replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Attorney. Notices that the RVs must move have been delivered at least 10 times, but as there is no enforcement of these notices, the RVs by and large do not move, and several have been in exactly the same location for more than 6 months. We are asking the City to please enforce the laws requiring RV movement and would very much advocate for excluding RV parking during working hours for the safety of our employees and visitors on this economically vibrant piece of road. Many Thanks, Dave Mitchell VP Operations and Manufacturing Engineering +1 (215) 932 0932 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication is intended for only the named recipients and may containconfidential communications. Any use, dissemination or copying of this transmission by anyone other than anaddressee is prohibited. If you have received the transmission in error, please notify us immediately and delete ordestroy all copies (digital and other) of this message and any attachments. From:Magrissa Funnie To:Bulatao, Eric; City Mgr; Council, City Subject:Re: RV ban impact: San Francisco restriction on RV parking across city sparks concern from neighboring communities - ABC7 San Francisco Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 9:15:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Thank you for contacting me, I really appreciate it but this has been going on for the last two years since I started contacting you(not you) and the same cars and RVs are still there. Takewone Rv and the others will follow, move none and they think you are buffing. These people pay no property taxes and yet they are living in Palo Alto for free. And the people who paytaxes have to wait on them to move. Why would they if not made too, what is their incentive or care, you guys do nothing. Not even enforcing the law. Then move at least tie the cars, Dosomething They live in a MOBILE HOME, move it. Home is not my sidewalk, why are we being displaced. Organize someone to clear our sidewalks ( sidewalk cleaning and put better lighting on ourstreets. It’s a business area, who would lease down there if you can’t move them now! And yet el Camino is clear. Between life moves and RVS, my neighborhood is crappy. This is how you got us living assenior citizens who pay to live here. We can do better! So let do it! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2025, at 7:02 PM, Bulatao, Eric <Eric.Bulatao@paloalto.gov> wrote:Dear Ms. Funnie, Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your concerns regarding Fabian Way. We understand the frustration and the impact this situation has on nearby residents, schools, and community members. The Police Department’s Special Problems Detail (SPD) has been actively addressing the RV concerns in this area. Over the past 30 days, SPD has conducted 10 directed patrols, issued 3 criminal citations, and spoken directly with several RV residents. In addition, referrals have been made to LifeMoves and other service providers to ensure we maintain a balance between enforcement and connecting individuals to outreach and housing resources. Our patrol teams currently monitor the area 2–3 times each week, and vehicles found in violation of the law have been cited or towed. I also want to acknowledge the complexities involved with towing oversized vehicles. Several tow companies will not pick up RVs due to equipment and storage limitations, which can delay enforcement. While I understand this is not your concern to solve, I want to be transparent about the challenges we face so you know why the process may take time. We recognize the inconvenience this continues to cause and will continue to enforce violations while working with our City partners toward longer-term solutions. Your feedback helps us focus our efforts, and we encourage you to continue sharing concerns with us. Respectfully, Sergeant Eric Bulatao Palo Alto Police Department Special Problems Detail275 Forest Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Office: (650) 838-2866 From: Magrissa Funnie <mikkifunnie@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 9:49 AM To: Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; City Mgr <CityMgr@paloalto.gov> Subject: RV ban impact: San Francisco restriction on RV parking across city sparks concern from neighboring communities - ABC7 San Francisco CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. I have ask on multiple emails to city council and parking enforcement to cite RVs on Fabian way, it is causing trash, rodents and there are 20 RVs that has not moved for about one year. There are two schools and senior citizen home and the JCC on this block. We want our blocks back. I have talked to the parking enforcement officer (chief) and they said it a humane thing. I say it not your job to make my block the UN! Do you job! Also she said it cost about 5,000.00 to store an RV. None of this is my problem. 72 hours or tow, come and look at Fabian way from the sidewalk, don’t just drive by and miss the rats and trash on the sidewalk and tell me that what palo city council wants me to live as a shut in senior citizen. I implore you to come to see what we see everyday. And please fire your new parking enforcement person in charge. She was rude and hasty talking to me. I have rights to live in a safe environment without bike riders racing up the street at night. My next email will go viral, tired of no results. Thank you, please feel free to contact me at 650-283-6250 Magrissa Funnie https://abc7news.com/post/rv-ban-impact-san-francisco-restriction-parking- city-sparks-concern-neighboring-communities/17266520/ Sent from my iPhone From:Nadav Neufeld To:Planning Enforcement; Council, City Subject:Re: Illegal Airbnb – RV Parked on Public Street Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 4:38:28 PM Attachments:CF3C5342-95E7-4E4E-B57B-9BF0425808D5.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i And multiple RVs posted also on VRBO and Expedia, and all the way down to New Zealand booking site: https://t.vrbo.io/MEwCKs8EWVb https://www.vrbo.com/3909265 https://www.rentbyowner.com/property/california-golden-dream-c10/HA- 3213908011 https://www.expedia.com/Palo-Alto-Hotels-California-Golden-Dream- L.h103326355.Hotel-Information https://www.bookabach.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p3908011vb https://www.hotala.com/property/golden-california-dream-e/HA- 3213909265/gallery On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 13:47 Nadav Neufeld <nadav.neufeld@gmail.com> wrote: And the plot thickens...This host has multiple RVs being rented... See her profile here:https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/386072402 On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM Nadav Neufeld <nadav.neufeld@gmail.com> wrote: This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Hello, I want to report a potential code violation involving an Airbnb listing in Palo Alto. The listing is for an RV that the host acknowledges is parked on a public street with nohookups, and is being rented to guests. This appears to violate both Palo Alto’s short-term rental rules and city ordinances restricting RV parking on public streets. Here is the link to the listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1092928484332612985 Could you please investigate? Also, seems this RV is even appearing Google maps on Fabian Way… ( you can see thephoto of the RV in Airbnb posting) Thank you for your help. Best regards, Nadav Neufeld 851 Altaire Walk, Palo Alto, CA 94303 About this space Lovely fifth wheel RV home. Prime location in Silicon Valley, 10 to 15 minutes to Stanford University, downtowns, & major tech companies, airports, shopping & train stations. 24 Hour Fitness nearby if you have a pass for sauna & relaxationbefore coming home for a evening of simple, cozy & affordable stay. Perfect base for exploring surrounding cities due to the convenience of location. Welcome to the unbeatable sunshine & beauty of California nature :) The space Please note there is no hookup for this RV, so may not be as convenient as regularhousing, not ideal for heavy cooking & shower & restroom use. RV is parked on a street with cars passing by during the day and mostly quiet at night, thus it’s listed at such an affordable price. Definitely not ideal for people who are looking for luxury lodging with a low budget. So expectation management is highlyappreciated Trying to raise funding for our new ministry that spread the name of LORD JESUS. Thank you very much for your understanding. Ideal for people who have a 24 Hour Fitness gym pass to use the gym facility nearby & will be eating out mostly. Minimal cooking is no problem. It is a sweet & comfortablespot to lodge if you are just looking for a place to rest in the evening. From:Nadav Neufeld To:Planning Enforcement; Council, City Subject:Fwd: Illegal Airbnb – RV Parked on Public Street Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 4:09:11 PM Attachments:CF3C5342-95E7-4E4E-B57B-9BF0425808D5.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Hello, I want to report a potential code violation involving an Airbnb listing in Palo Alto. The listingis for an RV that the host acknowledges is parked on a public street with no hookups, and is being rented to guests. This appears to violate both Palo Alto’s short-term rental rules and cityordinances restricting RV parking on public streets. Here is the link to the listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1092928484332612985 Could you please investigate? Also, seems this RV is even appearing Google maps on Fabian Way… ( you can see the photo of the RV in Airbnb posting) This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Thank you for your help. Best regards,Nadav Neufeld 851 Altaire Walk, Palo Alto, CA 94303 About this space Lovely fifth wheel RV home. Prime location in Silicon Valley, 10 to 15 minutes to Stanford University, downtowns, & major tech companies, airports, shopping & train stations. 24 Hour Fitness nearby if you have a pass for sauna & relaxation before coming home for a evening of simple, cozy & affordable stay. Perfect base forexploring surrounding cities due to the convenience of location. Welcome to the unbeatable sunshine & beauty of California nature :) The space Please note there is no hookup for this RV, so may not be as convenient as regularhousing, not ideal for heavy cooking & shower & restroom use. RV is parked on a street with cars passing by during the day and mostly quiet at night, thus it’s listed at such an affordable price. Definitely not ideal for people who are looking for luxury lodging with a low budget. So expectation management is highly appreciated Trying to raise funding for our new ministry that spread the name of LORD JESUS. Thank you very much for your understanding. Ideal for people who have a 24 Hour Fitness gym pass to use the gym facility nearby & will be eating out mostly. Minimal cooking is no problem. It is a sweet & comfortable spot to lodge if you are justlooking for a place to rest in the evening. From:Ernie Tompkins To:Council, City Subject:Request for investigation by city auditor regarding Mark Zuckerberg"s alleged preferential treatment by city personnel Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 2:43:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Honorable members of the Palo Alto City Council, After reading the news article in the New York Times edition of Thursday, August 14,"Tranquil Neighborhood, Then Zuckerberg Came," we were not happy. If the article's assertions are true (and we have no reason to doubt their veracity), it is clear that Mr.Zuckerberg has adroitly outmaneuvered the city government at just about every turning and enjoyed preferential treatment that a merely rich Palo Altan wouldn't even ask for—or if askedfor, would likely be denied. We request that the city's auditor be assigned to investigate the city's relationship with Mr. Zuckerberg, and the alleged extraordinary services and permissions granted him. No one inPalo Alto ought to be treated with such deference as he is. Sincerely, Robert & Margaret Tompkins Everett AvenuePalo Alto This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast From:slevy@ccsce.com To:Carias, Ruth Cc:Council, City Subject:Economic Development Activity Report Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 2:11:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Ruth and Retail Committee members, Ruth, thanks for discussing to report with me and thanks for adding the appendix with recent activity. As I wrote you earlier, I understand how Costar defines vacancy (not vacant if rent is being paid), I find it gives a misleading picture of real vacancies. It is real for landlords as they are now getting rents But for tenants, shoppers and the City, the reality is that these locations are still vacant--the tenants have not opened a business, shoppers see a vacant site and the City is notcollecting sales tax revenue. I appreciate that staff will work with local brokers to improve the data collection, for the meantime, it should be possible to back out the sites that were vacant and are now leased to show an alternative and, in my view, more realistic sense of vacancy and actual open for business. I view the Costar rent data cautiously and wonder if it reflects asking prices not actual rentsas i thought there was a lot of discounting going on. With respect to the appendix A data, it looks to me (and from walking the streets) that most new businesses are eating and drinking in line with existing data that the vast majority of DTN sales tax revenue comes from this source. For out family we have heavy almost daily visitors to these places. On the other hand the shopping center continues to get new retail stores as does T&C-- places we go to shop. I think I was told that the new tenants at the former West Elm and IFTF sites are art galleries. I hope they bring visitors DTN who may then visit our restaurants and cafes. My own preference as a DTN resident is for more "entertainment" type activities and placeslike on Ramona to hang out. We also patronize and appreciate the services businesses andmixed service/retail like Verizon and the Bike shop--places less threatened by onlineshopping. This gets to, for me, unresolved question as to what is the most practical vision for DTN and whether all of the expensive street improvements are needed for that vision. Steve Levy From:Nadav Neufeld To:Planning Enforcement; Council, City Subject:Re: Illegal Airbnb – RV Parked on Public Street Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 1:47:49 PM Attachments:CF3C5342-95E7-4E4E-B57B-9BF0425808D5.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i And the plot thickens... This host has multiple RVs being rented...See her profile here: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/386072402 On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM Nadav Neufeld <nadav.neufeld@gmail.com> wrote: Hello, I want to report a potential code violation involving an Airbnb listing in Palo Alto. Thelisting is for an RV that the host acknowledges is parked on a public street with no hookups, and is being rented to guests. This appears to violate both Palo Alto’s short-term rental rulesand city ordinances restricting RV parking on public streets. Here is the link to the listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1092928484332612985 Could you please investigate? Also, seems this RV is even appearing Google maps on Fabian Way… ( you can see the photo of the RV in Airbnb posting) This message needs your attention No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast Thank you for your help. Best regards,Nadav Neufeld 851 Altaire Walk, Palo Alto, CA 94303 About this space Lovely fifth wheel RV home. Prime location in Silicon Valley, 10 to 15 minutes to Stanford University, downtowns, & major tech companies, airports, shopping & train stations. 24 Hour Fitness nearby if you have a pass for sauna & relaxation before coming home for a evening of simple, cozy & affordable stay. Perfect base forexploring surrounding cities due to the convenience of location. Welcome to the unbeatable sunshine & beauty of California nature :) The space Please note there is no hookup for this RV, so may not be as convenient as regularhousing, not ideal for heavy cooking & shower & restroom use. RV is parked on a street with cars passing by during the day and mostly quiet at night, thus it’s listed at such an affordable price. Definitely not ideal for people who are looking for luxury lodging with a low budget. So expectation management is highly appreciated Trying to raise funding for our new ministry that spread the name of LORD JESUS. Thank you very much for your understanding. Ideal for people who have a 24 Hour Fitness gym pass to use the gym facility nearby & will be eating out mostly. Minimal cooking is no problem. It is a sweet & comfortable spot to lodge if you are justlooking for a place to rest in the evening. From:Jamaica Kreps To:Council, City Subject:Train Crossings Date:Monday, August 18, 2025 12:50:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Palo Alto City Council,Thank you so much for your service to our community. I am writing to urge action in fixing the train crossings in Palo Alto. In light of the recentsuicide, and the many before it, as well as countless accidents, it seems time for action. I am the mother of two teen daughters and I worry about all of the teens in our community. I worryabout easy access to lethal means and I worry about pedestrian and bike safety. It seems other Peninsula towns have managed to create safer underpasses or overpasses for Caltrain. I believefixing the crossings, specifically Churchill/Alma, would create safer biking routes and block easy access to the train tracks for pedestrians. Thank you so much for considering action plans on this topic. Please know you would havesignificant community support. Best, Jamaica Kreps This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first email to your company. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast