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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-12 Human Relations Commission Agenda Packet HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Human- Relations-Commission. 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Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the May 8, 2025 Human Relations Commission Draft Action Minutes. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Discuss Gap Analysis Report and Provide Input Related to Housing and Services for the Unhoused as Feedback to the City Council. – Staff – Discussion – 60 minutes 3. Review and Adoption of Policy on Public Requests for Support by the HRC. – Hsieh – Action – 30 minutes 4. Review of the 2025 Human Relations Commission workplan and subcommittees. – Stimmler – Discussion – 30 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) Commissioner Reports Council Liaison Report Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Letters PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@paloalto.gov. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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DRAFT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:00 PM Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Eberle, Hsieh, Karnam, Kraus, Stimmler Absent: none Council Liaison: none Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz I) ROLL CALL II) PUBLIC COMMENT III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 13, 2025 MOTION: V i c e C h a i r K r a u s moved, seconded by Commissioner Eberle to approve the minutes of March 13, 2025. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 V) BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Learning Session: Hearing from ECE providers and professionals on the current childcare landscape locally and regionally. – Adhoc Subcommittee Barr, Causey, and Stimmler – Discussion 2. Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and Review of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan. – Staff – Action MOTION: Commissioner Barr moved, seconded by Vice Chair Kraus, that the HRC recommends City Council approve the Community Block Grant (CDBG) draft Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan. The HRC recommends City Council approve the CDBG draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan with staff consideration be given to a 25% reduction of the allocation to WeeCare/Upwards and that the monies remaining be allocated to the other uncapped entities with special emphasis on Alma Gardens; and accepts the HRC sub-committee’s recommendation on the contingency plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funding. MOTION PASSED: 6-1 (Stimmler) 1     Packet Pg. 4     ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting. 3. Staff update on the public art program King Artist Residency and invitation to collaborate on an opening event on King Plaza. – Staff – Discussion 4. Review of the 2024-2025 Human Relations Commission workplan and subcommittees – Stimmler – Discussion Agenda Item 4 was not discussed due to the length of the meeting. Commissioners agreed to table this item until the next meeting. VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS VII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 1     Packet Pg. 5     Human Relations Commission Staff Report From: Melissa McDonough, Assistant to the City Manager Meeting Date: June 12, 2025 Report #: 2505-4622 TITLE Discuss Gap Analysis Report and Provide Input Related to Housing and Services for the Unhoused as Feedback to the City Council BACKGROUND The City of Palo Alto has aligned its homelessness response with the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025.1 Since endorsing the Plan in August 2021,2 the City has pursued several initiatives that promote housing stability, including renter protections, safe parking, the Palo Alto Homekey interim shelter, and supporting affordable housing projects, like Wilton Court Apartments. In late 2023,3 Council prioritized a deeper understanding of the unhoused population, leading to a formal Council Objective in 2024 to conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of local housing and homelessness services. This gap analysis was presented to Council as an information item on December 9, 2024.4 The Council received a comprehensive report at the February 10, 2025 Study Session5; at that meeting Council: •Reviewed updates on actions taken regarding unhoused services coordination in Palo Alto, including a discussion of the gap analysis, •Received an overview of local enforcement efforts and changes in state and federal law, 1 Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025: https://housingtoolkit.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb501/files/CommunityPlan_2020.pdf 2 Council Staff Report, April 5, 2021 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas- minutesreports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2021/id-12133.pdf; Council Action Minutes, August 9, 2021 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=3354&compileOutputType= 1 3 Council Meeting, December 4, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2CuhXvs84 4 Council Staff Report, December 9, 2024 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=6666&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=12534 5 Council Staff Report, February 10, 2025 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=6751&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=13091 2     Packet Pg. 6     •Received an overview of suggested community engagement next steps, relating to developing an Implementation Plan to Address Homelessness in Palo Alto, including potential referral to the Human Relations Commission, and •Discussed the above items, together with the broad topics of housing production and homelessness prevention programs, homelessness support services, and enforcement efforts related to health and safety, referring follow-up discussions to the Policy and Services Committee. The discussion wrapped up with indications that staff would identify a few specific areas that could be next steps. This became two Council Priority Objectives6: •Present options to address homelessness impacts, particularly relating to individuals living in vehicles, to Policy & Services Committee for prioritization. Identify feasible (1) regulatory approaches to manage the use of public space and (2) policy solutions to expand RV safe parking. Present options to Policy & Services for consideration and prioritization. •Organize an initial review of sources and methods to raise funding to support new affordable housing production for future evaluation. Conduct research to identify and evaluate sources and methods. Work with the Finance Committee to develop recommendations for City Council. ANALYSIS During the February 10, 2025 Study Session, Council had a robust discussion with a variety of subject matter experts in attendance, providing more detailed information. The full summary is available in the summary minutes provided as Attachment B. The presentation and responses included extensive insights on countywide data and the system of care, provided by County Office of Supportive Housing Deputy Director, Hilary Armstrong. Additionally, the presentation shared key considerations found by the gap analysis, including: •Addressing the need for non-congregate shelter in Palo Alto by using hotel voucher programs or converting hotels into shelters; •Contributing funds to the County’s Homelessness Prevention System as well as increasing awareness of its resources to stem the inflow of new people into homelessness; •Increase affordable housing production by pursuing additional new funding sources for affordable housing and considering additional program to require and/or incentivize affordable housing; and 6 Council Staff Report, May 5, 2025 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=7767&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=14271 2     Packet Pg. 7     •Increasing alignment and efficiencies, adding staff to increase ability to advance priorities, identify and utilize new funding opportunities, and pursue goals tailored to community needs by establishing a housing stability team. Staff seeks feedback from the HRC and members of the public on the gap analysis to share with the Council. This feedback, particularly on the key considerations noted therein related to homeless prevention strategies and affordable housing, is helpful to the Council in future discussions about homelessness and housing. As staff advances efforts relating to homelessness in Palo Alto, staff seeks suggestions from HRC on focus areas that it recommends Council incorporate if possible. Given the HRC’s charge to promote the just and fair treatment of all people, it provides an important perspective to help inform and shape policy and approaches to consider the full range of needs and potential barriers for vulnerable populations in Palo Alto. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT While this discussion does not have immediate fiscal implications, additional efforts addressing housing and homelessness and its impacts in Palo Alto are likely to require additional resources. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: February 10 City Council Study Session Staff Report Attachment B: February 10 City Council Summary Minutes Attachment C: Housing and Unhoused Analysis – Updated January 8, 2025 Attachment D: Understanding the Unhoused Report 2     Packet Pg. 8     CITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, February 10, 2025 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM     Agenda Item     3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024 Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Framework to Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next Steps Staff Presentation   2     Packet Pg. 9     City Council Staff Report From: City Manager Report Type: STUDY SESSION Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: February 10, 2025 Report #:2412-3878 TITLE Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024 Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Framework to Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next Steps RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council: 1. Receive an update on actions taken regarding unhoused services coordination in Palo Alto including discussion and feedback on the Council-directed 2024 Palo Alto Gap Analysis Report (Dec. 9, 2024 Information Report1). 2. Receive an overview of local enforcement efforts and changes in state and federal law. 3. Receive an overview of the suggested community engagement next steps related to the development of an Implementation Plan Addressing Homelessness in Palo Alto, potentially including: 3.1. Consideration of a referral to the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to discuss and review the Gap Analysis Report with the intention for the HRC to recommend areas of priority to the Council; and 3.2. Engagement and outreach to develop an Implementation Plan to Address Homelessness in Palo Alto for Council consideration and approval. 4. Discuss items 1-3 above and have an initial discussion of 3 broad topics: housing production and homelessness prevention programs, homelessness support services, and enforcement efforts related to health and safety. Refer follow-up discussions to the Policy and Services Committee (if desired) and advance the engagement efforts described above. 1 Council Information Report, December 9, 2024 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=6549&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=12534 2     Packet Pg. 10     EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the direction of Council in setting 2024 Priority Objectives, staff prepared a baseline conditions analysis of services related to housing and unhoused services in Palo Alto. Staff also prepared a report on the current unhoused population in Palo Alto. These reports were shared with the Council on Dec. 9, 2024 as an Information Report. As a next step beyond this baseline information, staff is requesting Council discussion of the report and current unhoused services coordination. Specifically, Council initial feedback is requested on 1) housing production and homelessness prevention programs, 2) homelessness support services, and 3) enforcement efforts related to health and safety. More specific questions to explore are the adequacy of homelessness prevention programs to reduce the number of people entering homelessness; the adequacy of housing production to increase the number of people exiting homelessness; what support and capacity the City can commit to unhoused support services; and what enforcement strategies would foster community health and safety. Staff will pursue a facilitated community engagement effort as a next step of information gathering to help inform the next Council discussion and subsequent next steps on this important topic. This information can be used in the creation of an implementation plan addressing homelessness in Palo Alto if such a strategy is desired as a next step to ensure balance among competing needs. BACKGROUND The City of Palo Alto has prioritized housing stability and services for the unhoused in alignment with regional efforts outlined in the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020–20252. In April 2021, City staff presented a report to the Council highlighting strategies for addressing homelessness, which served as a foundation for reviewing the County Plan and later pursuing a Homekey grant.3 On Aug. 9, 2021, the Council unanimously endorsed the Plan’s goals, including reducing the annual inflow of homelessness, increasing supportive housing, expanding prevention services, doubling shelter capacity, and addressing racial inequities among the unhoused population. The three pillars of the County Plan are to 1) Address the root causes of homelessness; 2) Improve the quality of life for unsheltered individuals and create healthy neighborhoods for all; and 3) Expand homelessness prevention and housing programs. Since endorsing the County Plan, the City has taken significant steps to advance the Plan’s housing and homelessness strategies. 2 Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025: https://housingtoolkit.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb501/files/CommunityPlan_2020.pdf 3 Council Staff Report, April 5, 2021 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2021/id-12133.pdf; Council Action Minutes, August 9, 2021 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=3354&compileOutputType= 1 2     Packet Pg. 11     Key City initiatives include: •Expanding renter protections, •Piloting and later formalizing safe parking programs, •Securing State Homekey funds, and •Contributing to affordable housing projects (such as Wilton Court Apartments). In Dec. 2023,4 the Council identified a need to better understand the unhoused population in Palo Alto, subsequently elevated as a Council Priority Objective which included exploring safe parking expansion, “Initiate research to understand Palo Alto unhoused population and explore feasibility of expanding safe parking options on Geng Road.” During the 2024 Council Retreat and subsequent budget process, Councilmembers indicated an interest in a direction and plan for addressing housing and services for the unhoused. This became a Council Priority Objective to “Conduct a gap analysis of housing and services for the unhoused in Palo Alto, considering Council direction, City activities and work, and County activities and work.” The resulting gap analysis and related research were presented to Council as an Information Item on December 9, 20245 and are summarized in the Analysis section for Council consideration. An updated version of the Gap Analysis, revised to correct clerical errors in the final row of Table 2.3 (page 21) is included with this report as Attachment A. ANALYSIS Section 1: Status Update on Unhoused Services Coordination in Palo Alto Baseline Conditions The Dec. 9th information item provided much needed data on baseline conditions in Palo Alto, both in terms of the unhoused population and services for that population. Additionally, it clarified key terminology and roles to ensure an understanding of definitions and constraints. For example, people often suggest prioritizing Palo Altans for services or housing.6 However, most permanent supportive housing programs and services addressing homelessness leverage at least some federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Federal funds require “coordinated entry” and a “Continuum of Care”, which in turn, require things such as no-wrong-door services and prioritization based on vulnerability.7 No- wrong-door means that individuals experiencing homelessness and in need of housing resources should be able to access those through a system that is low-barrier and provides 4 Council Meeting, December 4, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2CuhXvs84 5 Council Staff Report, December 9, 2024 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=6666&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=12534 6 Council Staff Report, January 13, 2025, https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=6678&meetingTemplateType=2&comp iledMeetingDocumentId=12763 7 This report describes procedures in place as of the writing of this report. It does not incorporate changes that may be made by the new federal administration. 2     Packet Pg. 12     multiple points of entry. This limits the feasibility of geographic preferences for permanent housing programs, though individual client preferences are taken into account whenever possible. Santa Clara County’s coordinated entry system provides a multitude of access points for individuals and families to seek services. The coordinated entry system determines eligibility for programs through an assessment of an individual or household’s vulnerability, based on factors such as disability, experience of gender-based violence, mental health challenges, and other vulnerabilities. Permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs funded using HUD Continuum of Care funding must accept eligible individuals and households from the coordinated entry system regardless of their geographic affiliation within Santa Clara County. However, matchmakers within the Continuum of Care work with eligible households to review available housing options and take their geographic preferences into account whenever possible in determining among possible housing placements. The shelter referral system operates somewhat differently from coordinated entry for permanent housing programs. Shelter referrals, including for the Palo Alto Homekey site, would go through the County’s centralized Here4You call center, then would be referred to sites based on city/area affiliation (e.g., Palo Alto) and household type (e.g., single adult, family with minor children). When working with callers, the Here4You team first attempts to address a caller’s housing crisis using housing problem solving techniques and services prior to shelter placement. If housing problem solving does not resolve the housing crisis, the caller will be placed on the shelter queue. For the Palo Alto Homekey site, priority would be given to those connected to Palo Alto, followed by other North County cities. Here4You outreach staff will be available to support street outreach to unhoused Palo Alto residents to get them onto the waitlist even prior to the opening of the site. Another example relates to definitions. For example, HUD defines unsheltered homelessness as someone whose primary nighttime location is a public or private place not designated for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for people (e.g., a car, public park, bus station, campground). HUD does not consider someone to be homeless if they are “couch surfing”, sleeping in crowded situations, or temporarily staying with others due to a loss of housing/hardship—all considered common forms of housing instability among transitional-aged youth ages 18-24.8 Looking at Palo Alto baseline conditions, it is important to also understand the regional and national context. In a recent federal report, data indicates that nationally, homelessness on a single night in 2024 was 771,480 people. This is the highest number ever recorded and an 18% increase over the prior year.9 In contrast to the high national increase, California had a more modest increase of about three percent (3% or 187,084 people), which is also the highest 8 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2024-AHAR-Part-1.pdf 9 Ibid. 2     Packet Pg. 13     historical number recorded for the state. The most recent Santa Clara County count in January 2023 was a one percent (1%) increase (9,903 people) over the prior year countywide, yet a 25% decrease (206 people) for Palo Alto.10 The next count in Palo Alto occurred January 23, 2025. Within this national context, while the City has made significant strides in addressing homelessness and housing instability, it remains a complex challenge locally. The December “Understanding the Unhoused” report highlights key data about individuals experiencing homelessness in Palo Alto. For instance, a higher percentage of people experiencing homelessness in Palo Alto (91%) are unsheltered compared to the countywide average (75%), with a significant portion (88%) living in vehicles. This report complements the Gap Analysis by providing detailed demographic, housing, and service utilization data, serving as a foundation for identifying opportunities and service gaps. Key Facts from Gap Analysis Report The Gap Analysis identifies a mismatch between demand and availability of certain programs and interventions. For example, in 2023 during a single-day count of unhoused vehicle dwellers in Palo Alto, there were 181 individuals in 102 vehicles, including 69 RVs. However, there are only 40 safe parking spots in Palo Alto. Of those, 18 are restricted to passenger vehicles and overnight parking, with only 22 spaces for RVs and 24-hour parking.11 While there is frequently excess capacity at the overnight, passenger vehicle, congregational sites, there has been a waiting list for 24-hour RV parking. Another example is related to people who could benefit from affordable housing and the amount of affordable housing available. In terms of affordable housing with supports in place explicitly for people experiencing homelessness: Table 1: Palo Alto Unhoused Assessed to Need Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing vs. Forthcoming Units12 Service Needs Rapid Rehousing Permanent Supportive Housing Forthcoming (entitled) Units 32 0 Palo Alto Unhoused Residents Assessed to Need Various Services 115 120 10 HUD Exchange, CoC Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Reports, https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/coc/coc-homeless-populations-and-subpopulations- reports/?filter_Year=2024&filter_Scope=CoC&filter_State=CA&filter_CoC=CA-500&program=CoC&group=PopSub. Santa Clara County 2023 PIT Report, https://public.tableau.com/views/PIT2023v2/Exec?:showVizHome=no&amp;amp;embed=true&amp;. 11 In 2023, this number was 16 passenger vehicle spots and 12 RV spots. 12 See Attachment A “Housing and Unhoused Services Gap Analysis in Palo Alto”, updated January 8, 2025, page 18. 2     Packet Pg. 14     There are also current Palo Altans who are cost-burdened—or spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs—many of whom would be eligible for an affordable unit if one were available: Table 2: Currently Entitled and Proposed Housing Units (not inclusive of Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing Units) Compared to Cost Burdened Renters13 Income Level Extremely Low Income Very Low Income Low Income Median Income Above Median Income Entitled Units 46 96 49 60 331 Proposed Units (not yet entitled) 3 22 408 51 1,973 Cost- Burdened Renters14 1,460 865 915 550 635 Structure of Gap Analysis Report The Gap Analysis report, which aligns with the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness, organizes its findings into three core categories: •Addressing the root causes of homelessness through system and policy changes: Current renter protections and anti-displacement provisions exist but lack proactive enforcement mechanisms. While there are ongoing efforts to increase affordable housing, additional strategies and internal organizational alignment could enhance the City’s capacity to meet local needs. •Improving the quality of life for unsheltered individuals and creating healthy neighborhoods for all: Despite available services, barriers such as shelter capacity, safety concerns, and transportation limitations prevent some individuals from accessing resources. •Expanding homelessness prevention and housing programs to meet demand: While the City has over 2,300 affordable housing units, most are occupied and there are long (in some cases, closed) waitlists, and the pipeline for new units remains insufficient. For example, there are no permanent supportive housing units in development, despite significant demand. 13 See Attachment A “Housing and Unhoused Services Gap Analysis in Palo Alto”, updated January 8, 2025, page 21. 14 This row’s data was updated from the December 2024 “Housing and Unhoused Services Gap Analysis in Palo Alto”. It now includes updated data on cost burdened renters, as well as corrects the cost-burdened renter data under “Above Median Income” which previously had shown the total number of cost-burdened renters instead of the subset which are “Above Median Income”. 2     Packet Pg. 15     Gaps and Opportunities Several gaps and opportunities for improvement were identified in the two reports, and in subsequent discussions among staff and community stakeholders15: •Affordable Housing Pipeline: While the pipeline for affordable housing is encouraging, it remains insufficient relative to demand. For example, in Palo Alto there are no permanent supportive housing units in development to address the needs of over 120 individuals currently waiting. •Homelessness Prevention: There is a countywide homelessness prevention program, however the need for additional funding and outreach limits the City’s ability to reduce any inflow of individuals into homelessness. •Internal Coordination and Resource Allocation: The City’s current structure for addressing homelessness spans multiple departments, with no unified plan. This makes it challenging to coordinate efforts effectively, allocate resources efficiently, and act on Council direction to prioritize focus areas. •Enforcement and Public Concerns: Community members have expressed confusion about where to report issues related to encampments or RV dwellers and how the City will respond once issues are reported. A clear plan coupled with public education on how various concerns can be reported and addressed could help bridge this gap. •Case Management: Limited resources for case management present a critical barrier to supporting unhoused individuals effectively. High caseloads and ongoing demand for permanent supportive housing strain the system and limit the capacity to deliver meaningful assistance. Addressing these gaps and opportunities with a clear policy direction will enable Palo Alto to better meet the needs of unhoused residents while improving outcomes for the broader community. This is further discussed in the Next Steps subsection of this staff report. Section 2: Enforcement: Law Changes and Current Efforts In addition to the above, enforcement of conduct laws, especially regarding health and safety matters, is one part of the City’s response to address the health and safety impacts related to homelessness while mitigating impacts on the wider community. The City recognizes the complexity of enforcing laws while ensuring compassionate outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness. Palo Alto employs a nuanced approach that balances public health, safety, and cleanliness with respect for the dignity and rights of unhoused individuals. 15 The RV Dwellers Group, consisting of service providers, City staff, a representative of Stanford University, members of the faith-based community, a Councilmember, and a Human Relations Commission member, met in December and discussed the two reports. 2     Packet Pg. 16     A. New Developments in 2024 In 2024, there were two legal developments regarding the enforcement of criminal laws regulating conduct sometimes engaged in by unhoused persons, particularly camping on public property. Grants Pass v. Johnson. First, in Jun. 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.16 In Grants Pass the Court held that the enforcement of laws prohibiting camping17 on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. The Grants Pass decision reversed the prior rule in the Ninth Circuit, established in 2018 in the case of Martin v. City of Boise.18 In Martin the Ninth Circuit had held that cities may not constitutionally enforce “no camping" laws when a city’s homeless population exceeds available shelter beds. The Circuit reasoned that homelessness is an involuntary status if alternative shelter is not available, and that criminal punishment under those circumstances is “cruel and unusual” in violation of the Eight Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Because most cities and counties were unable to show adequate shelter beds for everyone unhoused in the jurisdiction, under Martin, most were effectively barred from issuing criminal citations for camping in public places. Between 2018 when Martin was decided and June 2024 when it was overruled by Grants Pass, federal courts throughout the Ninth Circuit enjoined cities and counties from enforcing many local criminal laws, particularly relating to clearing large encampments. The Grants Pass decision removed this constraint, allowing cities to pursue enforcement of their laws against public camping regardless of shelter availability without risk of a legal challenge under the Eighth Amendment. An easy infographic on the Grants Pass decision can be found here: https://bcsh.ca.gov/calich/documents/grants_pass_fact_sheet.pdf. Governor’s Executive Order. One month after the Grants Pass decision was announced, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order19 instructing state agencies under the Governor’s authority to begin taking action to remove encampments on state property, prioritizing those that present an imminent threat to life, health, safety or infrastructure. The Executive Order describes procedures for advance notice to persons living in encampments, the importance of offering shelter and services, and processes for retaining removed belongings. The Order was mandatory for agencies under the Governor’s control (this does not include Palo Alto). The Order also included non-mandatory language encouraging local government entities, including 16 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf 17 Camping is not defined in federal law. Each local jurisdiction that regulates camping defines the conduct that is prohibited. To take one example, the local law at issue in the Grants Pass case defined camping as setting up or remaining in or at a campsite, which is any place where bedding, sleeping bags, or other material used for bedding purposes or any stove or fire is placed for the purpose of maintaining a temporary place to live. 18 https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2018/09/04/15-35845.pdf. 19 https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Encampments-EO-7-24.pdf 2     Packet Pg. 17     cities like Palo Alto, to adopt similar policies and use their resources to remove encampments under their jurisdiction that present an imminent threat to life, safety, or infrastructure. Challenges that Remain after Grants Pass and the Governor’s Executive Order. The Grants Pass decision acknowledges that the root causes of homelessness in the U.S. are multi-faceted and complex, and that local officials need to use a variety of tools in pursuit of solutions. While Grants Pass removed a significant constraint on cities taking enforcement action when no- camping and other laws are broken by unhoused persons, the decision does not address or resolve many other challenges that impede fundamental change. As discussed in other parts of this report, these challenges include lack of affordable housing, limited availability of supportive services, and insufficient shelter beds or shelter options that are incongruous to individuals’ needs. In addition, enforcement activities are constrained by significant resource limitations throughout the criminal justice system (including local police, county jail facilities, prosecutors, public defenders, superior court judges, and probation officers). Finally, the Grants Pass decision does not mean that state and local criminal laws cannot be further challenged under a variety of statutory and constitutional provisions. B. The Criminal Justice System and the Unhoused: Where We Are Now State and local laws prohibit a variety of conduct that can have negative impacts on the health and safety of others, impair property rights, or compromise public order. People often mistakenly associate unlawful behaviors they observe with homelessness, even though the behavior itself—not the person's housing status—is the crime or nuisance. This distinction highlights the importance of addressing two related but separate issues: homelessness (e.g., prevention, services, housing) and crime or nuisance. With limited exceptions (e.g., special laws that only apply to minors), state and local criminal laws apply to conduct, regardless of the subject’s personal characteristics or housing status. This section discusses various state and local laws that apply to everyone who engages in the prohibited conduct, regardless of whether they are housed or unhoused. The Palo Alto Police Department staffs a Special Problems Detail (SPD) made up of officers assigned to work on a variety of issues, including but not limited to quality of life issues, collaborating with community partners, the City’s outreach team, and City departments, traffic enforcement, and any other critical issues affecting our community such as crime trends or major crimes. The SPD and other officers engage in enforcement action on a regular basis. In addition, City Code Enforcement and Public Works personnel issue administrative citations, manage clean-ups, and abate nuisances. 2     Packet Pg. 18     Relevant state and local laws include, for example: •Closing parks and community centers between 10:30 pm and sunrise •Prohibiting outdoor fires •Barring open alcohol containers in public places •Prohibiting urination or defecation in a public place •Prohibiting public nuisances •Prohibiting vehicles from being abandoned or stored on City streets (defined as failing to move at least ½ mile within a 72-hour period) While the following behaviors may sometimes generate concern, they do not, by themselves, violate federal, state or local law: •Sleeping on the sidewalk, provided public access is not blocked •Sleeping in a vehicle •Sleeping outside or in a tent in a park between sunrise and 10:30pm •Carrying around large amounts of personal property in bags or carts •Hanging around on sidewalks or public benches •Being present in a public parking garage that is otherwise open to the public •Asking others for money •Being without a home or shelter How enforcement works. The SPD and other police officers respond to complaints and proactively patrol sensitive areas. Officers are trained in communicating with persons with mental health and other disabilities and utilize assistance from non-enforcement community partners to gain compliance with the law when appropriate and possible. Officers engage individuals displaying behavior that violates state or local law, with a goal of gaining compliance with legal requirements. Officers make contact, educate individuals on what the law requires, seek voluntary compliance, and offer resources. Where needed and appropriate, officers will take applicable enforcement action with a citation or other necessary action. To issue a criminal citation for a misdemeanor offense, officers must either: (a) directly observe violations of state or local law, or (b) identify a complaining victim or eyewitness to the conduct who is willing to testify on the record. Where serious or violent conduct is involved, officers will make a custodial arrest, transporting the individual to the County Jail in San Jose. At the jail, County Sheriff personnel make decisions regarding processing and detention, in conjunction with the District Attorney and Superior Court. Commonly, individuals delivered to the jail are processed and released within several hours or a few days, pending further action by the District Attorney and Superior Court. Once released, the individuals are free to return to their community if desired. 2     Packet Pg. 19     For non-violent misdemeanors, which are the great majority of matters in Palo Alto, officers issue the subject a criminal citation and do not transport to the jail. The citation requires the subject to appear in court at a specified time, subject to a further decision by the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging and calendaring the matter in court. For non-critical offenses, the District Attorney’s Office typically places the matter on the Superior Court calendar when a pattern of repeated citations demonstrates a continuing problem. When a pattern of citations results in a court appearance, the most common outcome is a period of community service. Where applicable, the court may also order substance abuse or behavioral treatment (if applicable), or fines. Custodial detention is rare. It is common for cited individuals to remain in or return to the locations and communities that they consider their home. Returning to the Community. Some residents and business owners have expressed frustration at the visible signs of homelessness around the city, such as individuals spending long periods of time in parks, libraries, public garages, and sidewalks, and individuals displaying worrisome behaviors. While some concerning conduct violates state or local law and can be cited, enforcement does not often fully resolve the issue. For all these reasons and those shared in the Gap Analysis, enforcement should not be thought of as a comprehensive solution to homelessness or a way to resolve all community impacts from large numbers of individuals living without adequate housing. At best, enforcement functions as a tool to mitigate health and safety concerns and reduce behaviors that have a negative impact on others. However, enforcement may not be the most effective or cost- efficient tool to mitigate such impacts, even where it is a legally available option. Enforcement is most effective when used in conjunction with other strategies, such as access to appropriate shelter, housing, and services. Vehicles and Parking. The state legislature has exerted preemptive authority over vehicle movement and parking regulations. Local jurisdictions may regulate parking to the extent authorized by the state. Enforcement of parking restrictions or other conduct related to vehicles raises a number of special issues, including, for example, a requirement to provide adequate notice through comprehensive posting or individualized notice, and in some circumstances constitutional limits on towing. The Police Department conducts periodic monitoring for parking compliance and responds to complaints, scaled to available resources. One common complaint involves cars, trailers or RVs that are parked without moving for an extended period of time. State law allows cities to adopt a local ordinance authorizing removal of a vehicle that has been parked in the same place for more than 72 hours. Palo Alto has adopted such an ordinance. Prior to removing a vehicle, the ordinance requires City staff to affix a notice to the vehicle advising that the vehicle will be removed for violation of the ordinance after 72 hours unless it is moved at least five tenths of a mile. If the vehicle is moved, there is nothing in the law that prevents the owner from re-parking in the same location. 2     Packet Pg. 20     The public has also reported concerns about use of generators, storage of belongings outside of the vehicle, and dumping of waste. Local law has requirements related to all of these issues, and City staff from multiple departments respond, as resources allow, and work with vehicle owners to achieve compliance. For example, for cleanup efforts when personal belongings or encampments accumulate in public spaces, the City provides advance notice and ensures individuals have opportunities to gather and relocate their belongings before clearing the area. With respect to parking and vehicles, staff has identified several areas where additional local ordinances would enhance staff’s ability to address conduct having a negative impact on others. These include, for example, prohibiting the ”renting” of public parking spaces and regulating use of parking spaces for trailers or other non-vehicles. A detailed discussion of parking and vehicles is beyond the scope of this item. Staff recommends referring further work on this topic to the Policy and Services Committee. Property. Special rules apply to the handling of property. In general, seizure of property without consent requires a judicial warrant. While there is an exception for abandoned property, courts stringently review the facts and circumstances to determine whether property is truly abandoned as opposed to merely unattended. Accordingly, City staff post notice before taking control of property that is not trash and not clearly abandoned. Further, with the exception of material that is clearly trash, seized property must be retained for a period of time to allow the owner to retrieve it. At this time, Palo Alto does not have a facility or staffing to handle storage of seized property (with the limited exception of small valuable property held by the Police Department under appropriate circumstances). Cities that store seized property invest considerable resources in procuring a storage location and needed equipment, in addition to personnel, procedures, and training required to constitutionally handle this type of activity. C. What the Public Can Do to Support Effective Enforcement The Police Department encourages the public to promptly report suspicious behavior or criminal activity to our 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413, or 9-1-1 if it is an emergency. To request cleanup of garbage or other materials left in the public right-of-way (streets and sidewalks), a park, or a City parking garage, the Palo Alto 311 application can be used.20 A request can also be made by calling the Public Works Department at 650-496-6974. 20 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Residents/Services/Report-an-Issue 2     Packet Pg. 21     Section 3: Engagement Next Steps Description The reports collectively emphasize the importance of developing a cohesive and targeted strategy to address homelessness in Palo Alto. By offering a comprehensive overview of baseline conditions, enforcement practices, and areas for improvement, they provide a foundation for advancing Council discussions and engaging stakeholders to craft a tailored plan for the City. An implementation plan is essential to determine whether strategies should prioritize incentives and supportive measures ("carrots"), enforcement and regulatory approaches ("sticks"), or a balanced combination of both. Without this clarity, efforts may lack focus, and resources may not be deployed in a manner that reflects Council priorities and community expectations. In order to develop a policy direction it will be important to take the pulse of the community through meaningful, inclusive engagement. While the Council often receives communications from residents and business owners who are frustrated, staff also receives communications from residents reaching out to learn how to help people experiencing homelessness or to ask for help to stay housed or find safe shelter. These communications are less frequently items sent directly or “escalated” up to Council. Staff proposes initiating engagement with key stakeholders, including Councilmembers, Palo Alto Unified School District, businesses, the downtown community, faith-based organizations, Stanford University, the medical community, community-based organizations/service providers, and people with lived experience of homelessness. These groups are highly motivated to address homelessness due to their roles in the community, the impacts they experience, and/or their specific expertise. A neutral facilitator with relevant expertise should be engaged to help ensure thoughtful and balanced discussions that build trust and result in an implementation plan that reflects the values and priorities of the community. Without this inclusive engagement, there may be reduced community input and a less responsive implementation plan, which could erode trust, reduce buy-in from the community, and potentially require a more costly redesign later as unforeseen challenges and community concerns arise. Similarly, postponing engagement and a plan could lead to missed opportunities and efficiencies. Acting now allows engagement to build on the relationships initiated during the Gap Analysis research and to draw from recent data. However, postponement may require re-establishing relationships and/or conducting new or additional research and data collection. Staff also recommends that Council refer the Gap Analysis and related staff report to the HRC for conversation and input on which themes and strategies should be prioritized. Given the HRC’s charge to promote the just and fair treatment of all people, particularly vulnerable populations, their perspective will be vital in ensuring that the Implementation Plan is inclusive and equitable. The Commission’s work in addressing disparities related to housing, employment, and access to community resources positions it as an essential partner in 2     Packet Pg. 22     identifying approaches that consider the full range of needs and potential barriers for marginalized groups within Palo Alto. Ultimately, staff will bring an implementation plan back to Council stemming from the Council and HRC discussions and co-created by stakeholders during engagement. Section 4: Discussion Staff seeks Council initial feedback about 3 broad topics: housing production and homelessness prevention programs, homelessness support services, and enforcement efforts related to health and safety. Council input will help staff to refine and prioritize the focus areas for further development. Specifically, staff seeks guidance on any themes or considerations Council would like prioritized during the comprehensive engagement described above. As staff prepares for this engagement, Council feedback can be on the broad topics listed above or on these specific questions: 1) if the homelessness prevention programs are adequate enough to reduce the number of people entering into homelessness, 2) the adequacy of housing production to increase the number of people exiting homelessness; 3) what support and capacity the City can commit to unhoused services, and 4) what enforcement strategies the City would like to emphasize related to community health and safety. With this being such a complex topic and a vast amount of information in this report, Council can also choose to bring back further discussion to the full Council or Policy and Services Committee on any of the topics within this report. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT The recommended next steps require new funding. Based on preliminary research, a budget of not-to-exceed $50,000 is proposed for targeted stakeholder engagement and developing an implementation plan, anticipated to take three to six months. This would be drawn from the existing operating budget. Staff would request informal bids from qualified firms and individuals with relevant expertise (i.e., community engagement, facilitation, projects relating to homelessness and/or housing stability). Additional efforts in any of these areas are likely to require additional resources. In some cases significant resources may be needed. Consideration of resource requirements and prioritization must be a part of any implementation plan. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Staff consulted with colleagues and professionals with experience locally and regionally. Additionally, the “RV Dwellers Group” of service providers, a representative of Stanford University, members of the faith-based community, people from the faith-based community, City staff, a Councilmember, and a Human Relations Commission member, met in December and discussed the two reports. 2     Packet Pg. 23     ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Not a project. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Housing and Unhoused Analysis – Updated January 8, 2025 APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada, City Manager 2     Packet Pg. 24     2     Packet Pg. 25     2     Packet Pg. 26     2     Packet Pg. 27     2     Packet Pg. 28     2     Packet Pg. 29     2     Packet Pg. 30     2     Packet Pg. 31     2     Packet Pg. 32     2     Packet Pg. 33     2     Packet Pg. 34     2     Packet Pg. 35     2     Packet Pg. 36     2     Packet Pg. 37     2     Packet Pg. 38     2     Packet Pg. 39     2     Packet Pg. 40     2     Packet Pg. 41     2     Packet Pg. 42     2     Packet Pg. 43     2     Packet Pg. 44     2     Packet Pg. 45     2     Packet Pg. 46     2     Packet Pg. 47     2     Packet Pg. 48     2     Packet Pg. 49     2     Packet Pg. 50     2     Packet Pg. 51     2     Packet Pg. 52     2     Packet Pg. 53     2     Packet Pg. 54     2     Packet Pg. 55     2     Packet Pg. 56     2     Packet Pg. 57     2     Packet Pg. 58     2     Packet Pg. 59     2     Packet Pg. 60     2     Packet Pg. 61     2     Packet Pg. 62     2     Packet Pg. 63     2     Packet Pg. 64     2     Packet Pg. 65     2     Packet Pg. 66     2     Packet Pg. 67     2     Packet Pg. 68     2     Packet Pg. 69     2     Packet Pg. 70     2     Packet Pg. 71     2     Packet Pg. 72     2     Packet Pg. 73     HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESSIN PALO ALTO Study Session Presenters: Chantal Cotton Gaines, Deputy City Manager Melissa McDonough, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Andrew Binder, Palo Alto Police Department Hilary Armstrong, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 2     Packet Pg. 74     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 1.Current Efforts on Unhoused Services Coordination in Palo Alto 2.Response and Enforcement: Current Efforts Related to Conduct and Law Changes 3.Engagement Next Steps and Implementation Plan 4.Discussion •Homelessness prevention programs and housing production •Homelessness support services •Enforcement efforts related to health and safety OVERVIEW 2     Packet Pg. 75     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org Receive: 1.An update on actions taken regarding unhoused services coordination in Palo Alto including discussion and feedback on the Gap Analysis Report. 2.An overview of local enforcement efforts and changes in state and federal law. 3.An overview of the suggested community engagement next steps related to the development of an Implementation Plan Addressing Homelessness in Palo Alto, including: •Consideration of an assignment to the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to discuss and review the Gap Analysis Report. •Engagement and outreach to develop an Implementation Plan to Address Homelessness in Palo Alto for Council consideration and approval. RECOMMENDATION 2     Packet Pg. 76     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org Discuss: 4. The information shared and have an initial conversation about 3 broad topics: •Homelessness prevention programs and housing production •Homelessness support services •Enforcement efforts related to health and safety Advance the engagement efforts described and, if desired, refer follow-up discussions to Policy and Service Committee RECOMMENDATION, cont. 2     Packet Pg. 77     STATUS UPDATE Unhoused Services Coordination in Palo Alto FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 2     Packet Pg. 78     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font www.cityofpaloalto.org KEY CONTEXT | UNHOUSED DEMOGRAPHICS FEBRUARY 10, 2025 From the 2023 PIT count, people experiencing homelessness in Palo Alto differ from those countywide in two significant ways: PALO ALTO COUNTYWIDE 91% unsheltered 75% unsheltered 88% living in a vehicle 32% living in a vehicle 2     Packet Pg. 79     Source: Understanding the Unhoused Community in Palo Alto, report accompanying the 2024 Gap Analysis. Link below. 2     Packet Pg. 80     SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SYSTEM AND HOMELESSNESS IN PALO ALTO Presented by County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing Palo Alto City Council February 10, 2025 2     Packet Pg. 81     2020-2025 COMMUNITY PLAN 9 2020-2025 Community Plan to End Homelessness 2     Packet Pg. 82     17,483 2,517 Goal: Housing 20,000 People by 2025 PROGRESS ON COMMUNITY PLAN GOALS 87 Percent to Countywide Goal of Housing 20,000 People by the End of 2025 10 87% to Goal Housing Placements from Jan. 2020 to Dec. 30, 2024 3,321 4,098 4,744 Goal: Reduction of Baseline Inflow by 30% Inflow over the Past One Year (Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024) Baseline: Inflow of Individuals in 2019 Goal: Achieve a 30% Reduction in Annual Inflow of People Becoming Homeless (Inflow = Number of Households Completing Their First Assessment) 2     Packet Pg. 83     HOUSING PLACEMENTS AND INFLOW INTO HOMELESSNESS Countywide & Palo Alto: Calendar Year 2024 11 211 176 237 213 206 270 167 150 149 210 134 132 393 322 354 341 371 331 369 309 344 400 266 291 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Housing Placements (Household) Inflow: PSH Score Range Inflow: RRH Score Range Inflow: Minimal Intervention 65 127 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Housing Placements Inflow Palo Alto Households Calendar Year 2024 PSH = Permanent Supportive Housing | RRH = Rapid Rehousing 2     Packet Pg. 84     Santa Clara County Supportive Housing System 12 2     Packet Pg. 85     HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SYSTEM 13 2     Packet Pg. 86     TEMPORARY HOUSING 14 14 2     Packet Pg. 87     PERMANENT HOUSING 78% of households remained housed 2 years later 96% of household remained housed for first year 15 15 2     Packet Pg. 88     www.cityofpaloalto.org Work over the years PALO ALTO RECENT PROGRESS FEBRUARY 10, 2025 20 2 0 Interim safe parking ordinance 20 2 1 County Plan endorsed 20 2 2 Homekey award Wilton Court opened 20 2 3 Outreach worker pilot Renter protections expanded Permanent safe parking ordinance Affordable housing resource fair OWL pilot SPD fully staffed 20 2 4 Housing Element certification RV safe parking expanded Rental registry launched Gap Analysis completed OWL launched 2     Packet Pg. 89     www.cityofpaloalto.org KEY CONTEXT | HOUSING FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Source: Palo Alto Gap Analysis Report, Updated January 2025 TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font Table 1: Palo Alto Unhoused Assessed to Need Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing vs. Forthcoming Units Service Needs Rapid Rehousing Permanent Supportive Housing Forthcoming (entitled) Units 32 0 Palo Alto Unhoused Residents Assessed to Need Various Services 115 120 2     Packet Pg. 90     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font www.cityofpaloalto.org KEY CONTEXT | HOUSING (continued) FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Source: Palo Alto Gap Analysis Report, Updated January 2025 Table 2: Currently Entitled and Proposed Housing Units (not inclusive of Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing Units) Compared to Cost Burdened Renters Income Level Extremely Low Income Very Low Income Low Income Median Income Above Median Income Entitled Units 46 96 49 60 331 Proposed Units (not yet entitled) 3 22 408 51 1,973 Cost-Burdened Renters 1,460 865 915 550 635 2     Packet Pg. 91     GAP ANALYSIS | KEY CONSIDERATIONS •Addressing the need for non-congregate shelter in Palo Alto by using hotel voucher programs or converting hotels into shelters. •Contributing funds to the County’s Homelessness Prevention System as well as increasing awareness of its resources to stem the inflow of new people into homelessness. •Increase affordable housing production by pursuing additional new funding sources for affordable housing and considering additional programs to require and/or incentivize affordable housing. •Increasing alignment and efficiencies, adding staff to increase ability to advance priorities, identify and utilize new funding opportunities, and pursue goals tailored to community needs by establishing a housing stability team. 2     Packet Pg. 92     RESPONSE & ENFORCEMENT Current Efforts FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 2     Packet Pg. 93     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font www.cityofpaloalto.org Police Response to Calls for Service Enforcement of State and Local Laws Connecting, Collaborating,& Co-Response RESPONSE & ENFORCEMENT FEBRUARY 10, 2025 2     Packet Pg. 94     www.cityofpaloalto.org Grant’s Pass v. Johnson Governor's Executive Order CARE Court initiated in Santa Clara County NEW IN 2024 –Grant’s Pass,Executive Order, CARE Court FEBRUARY 10, 2025 2     Packet Pg. 95     ENGAGEMENT Inclusive Engagement and Implementation Plan FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 2     Packet Pg. 96     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font www.cityofpaloalto.org We’ve learned that effective strategies addressing homelessness include comprehensive engagement to provide guidance for City Council decision-making. The engagement effort would include: •Intentional conversations from stakeholders with different experiences related to homelessness •Information sharing about the efforts the City already does within resources •Gathering ideas on how we can continue to move the needle and potential partnerships •On a parallel track, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) could lead discussions on the Gap Analysis Report and community feedback. ENGAGEMENT PLAN FEBRUARY 10, 2025 2     Packet Pg. 97     DISCUSSION Homelessness Prevention Programs, Housing Production, Homelessness Support Services and Enforcement Efforts FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org 2     Packet Pg. 98     TITLE 40 FONT BOLD Subtitle 32 font FEBRUARY 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org Discuss the information shared and have an initial conversation about: •Homelessness prevention programs •Housing production •Homelessness support services •Enforcement efforts related to health and safety Advance the engagement efforts described and, if desired, refer follow-up discussions to Policy and Service Committee DISCUSSION 2     Packet Pg. 99     Melissa McDonough Assistant to the City Manager melissa.mcdonough@cityofpaloalto.org 650-329-2533 2     Packet Pg. 100     2     Packet Pg. 101     CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY MINUTES Page 1 of 30 Special Meeting February 10, 2025 The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 5:30 p.m. Present In Person: Burt, Lauing, Lu, Lythcott-Haims, Reckdahl, Stone, Veenker Present Remotely: Absent: Call to Order Mayor Lauing called the meeting to order. City Clerk Mahealani Ah Yun called roll and declared all were present. Special Orders of the Day 1. Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from Palo Alto NO ACTION Forest Williams thanked Council for recognizing the students from the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association, who were winners at the Synopsys Championship. He explained what the fair comprised. He voiced that the future could be designed and shaped and that Council’s encouragement was motivation for students to continue their work in the STEM environment. He discussed the importance of engineering and requested that it be pushed forward and that students be encouraged to continue. City Clerk Mahealani Ah Yun invited the attending honorees to the dais for a photo with Council. 2. Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation Commission Deputy City Clerk Francesca Reyes announced that Council would vote to appoint commissioners to full terms on Seats 6 and 5 and a partial term on Seat 4. A majority of four votes was needed to make an appointment. The Seat 6 appointment would have a service date beginning April 1. Regarding Seat 5, prior to voting, staff requested Council’s direction on the 2     Packet Pg. 102     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 2 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 appointment taking effect April 1 or filling the current vacancy immediately. Seat 4 will be seated effective immediately and will expire March 31, 2026. Mayor Lauing asked if the two seats were four-year seats. City Clerk Mahealani Ah Yun confirmed that was correct. She explained the voting process. MOTION: Councilmember Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Stone, to appoint seat 5 effective immediately tabulating the two highest vote getters. If candidates receive a majority, they would be appointed to the two full year positions. The highest vote getter among those two will be appointed to seat 5. Discussion ensued related to the voting process and who would be seated immediately. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 City Clerk Ah Yun emailed ballots to councilmembers. Planning and Transportation Commission First Round of Voting for Two (2) vacancies on the Planning and Transportation Commission with full terms ending March 31, 2029. Forest Olaf Peterson: Veenker, Lythcott-Haims, Lu Daniel Hekier: William Glazier: Arthur Keller: Kevin Ji: Reckdahl, Burt, Lythcott-Haims, Veenker, Stone, Lauing Salim Parak: Thomas Kellerman: Lu Declan King: Michael Regula: Todd James: Reckdahl, Burt, Stone, Lauing Candidate Kevin Ji receiving 6 votes is appointed to a full-term (Seat 5) expiring March 31, 2029. Candidate Todd James receiving 4 votes is appointed to a full-term (Seat 6) expiring March 31, 2029. First Round of Voting for One (1) vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission with a partial term ending March 31, 2026. Forest Olaf Peterson: Stone, Lythcott-Haims, Veenker, Lu Daniel Hekier: Burt William Glazier: 2     Packet Pg. 103     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 3 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Arthur Keller: Salim Parak: Thomas Kellerman: Michael Regula: Terrance Holzemer: Reckdahl, Lauing Henrik Morkner: Candidate Forest Olaf Peterson receiving 4 votes is appointed to a partial term (Seat 4) expiring March 31, 2026. Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions Public Comment Mel T. speaking on behalf of 6, (Henry R., Dorina L., Anna F., Alex H., Scott M.), a librarian and member of SEIU, played a video that had been put together by some of the departments and workers. She noted that they were negotiating their contract, which had ended on December 31, 2024. She discussed the public service they provided, staffing shortages, workloads expanding, and cost of living increases. They did not want fair wages and stable benefits to be eroded or replaced by uncertainty. She discussed their contract being the workers’ constitution. She requested that the City remain competitive in wages, retain workers, and provide fair benefits. She asked if Council had been approached from the City through negotiations to ask for the budget authority or to expand the budget authority. They have been asking the negotiating team that question, and they have not received a direct response. Workers wanted a healthy, safe, and welcoming city for all. She voiced that the way healthcare was structured seemed somewhat disproportional toward newer members or single people, and they requested that family healthcare be equable to a single person’s healthcare portion. She understood that over 80 percent of her department qualified for below market rate housing, and they did not want long commutes into Palo Alto to be common for workers. They wanted to ensure that there would be market realignment before COLAs and asked that they be allowed to explain that math to Council. Shani K. had received notification that Valley Water would be diverting funds from Palo Alto’s section of the Bay levee to parts in San Jose. She outlined what the 2020 Safe Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Ballot Measure provided for. She commented that it would be important to make the local investment in the Baylands and to provide natural flood resilience for Palo Alto and Mountain View. She noted that the BCDC adopted a regional shoreline adaptation plan, and there may not be funding for it. She requested that the City not let that happen at the discussion tomorrow. Jennifer L. stated that she was following up on how the City could take steps to eliminate nighttime noise from big jet aircraft as part of the wellness focus in 2025. She discussed sleep 2     Packet Pg. 104     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 4 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 being important to health. She expressed that the FAA’s two recommendations to reduce nighttime noise had not been pursued, and she requested that it be addressed. Val P., a union member, spoke of coworkers worrying about speaking up for fear of retaliation or being labeled as troublemakers. She discussed the importance of organized labor. She asked Council to stand with the workforce. They want the contract to respect the values of their work and the dignity of their labor. McKenna C., on behalf of Palo Alto Youth Council stated that there would be a college counseling event on February 28 and the Pancakes and Pickleball event would be on March 29, and they hoped to see Council there. Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements Vice Mayor Veenker shared that yesterday a woman in the choir at her church had discussed members of the immigrant community staying home on Monday as part of the Day Without Immigrants, and she had asked for prayers as they faced unprecedented fear and new immigration enforcement efforts. She noted that many of the new executive orders were in tension with Palo Alto’s adopted values. At the next meeting, she and Mayor Lauing planned to bring forward a Colleagues’ Memo in support of a resolution denouncing administration actions inconsistent with Palo Alto’s values, and it would call for Council to consider legal and other actions to protect residents. She urged her colleges to support Palo Altans portraying what Palo Alto is, not DC. Councilmember Burt discussed the Valley Water meeting to redirect funds. He thought, given the short notice, that a continuation of the item should be requested. He requested that Councilmember Reckdahl, who was on the Policy Advisory Committee, and Councilmember Stone, who was the San Francisquito Creek JPA representative, be authorized to represent Palo Alto on the issue and that the Mayor Lauing participate if he was inclined to do so. City Manager Ed Shikada understood that Valley Water would have a hearing and that action could presumably be taken tomorrow. Staff was working on a letter requesting that any action be deferred. Mayor Lauing asked if anyone needed to be at the hearing. City Manager Shikada answered that it would not hurt. Councilmember Lythcott-Haims reported that Rabbi David Booth had been invited to provide the service at her church, who did a beautiful job drawing connections among Christian, Jewish, and black communities. She stated that it was a beautiful example of how connected and close folks could be if efforts were made, and she urged all to look for opportunities to do such. 2     Packet Pg. 105     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 5 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Mayor Lauing mentioned that he had been delighted to make remarks at the 15th anniversary of the Rinconada Library on Saturday. He noted that it was not just a library but a community center. Study Session 3. Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024 Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Framework to Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next Steps NO ACTION City Manager Ed Shikada voiced that this was a complex and important issue. He noted that often when staff received communications from community members on the topic they were preceded with an exclamation that the City was not doing anything. He believed that what the City was doing would be clearly pointed out at this meeting. Deputy City Manager Chantal Cotton Gaines announced that information from City staff, the City Manager’s office, the Police Department, the City Attorney’s office, and partners from the Santa Clara County Office of Supporive Housing would be provided. She provided slides with an overview of what would be covered at this meeting and the recommendations. Staff hoped to get Council feedback so they could do inclusive engagement with the community on setting the Implementation Plan as the next steps for the City as a whole. Staff hoped to advance the engagement efforts that had been described to Council, and if there was interest, any topics could be sent to the Policy & Services Committee or returned to the full Council. Assistant to the City Manager Melissa McDonough displayed slides and remarked that the update would include an overview of demographics and the system of care as well as some highlights of what had been done recently and what had been learned from the gap analysis. She discussed two ways data was typically gathered on those experiencing homelessness. They expected to get data from the most recent Point in Time (PIT) count in the late spring. She compared Palo Alto’s data to countywide data. She explained that besides the PIT count, they also got data from assessments folks took when accepting services, and she furnished a slide showing some of that data. If Council wanted to learn more, she encouraged review of the full report, which accompanied the gap analysis as part of the information item in December. She commented that the data was managed through the county, which provided the overall system of care. Deputy Director of Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing Hillary Armstrong provided a high-level brief overview of the countywide data and overviews of their system of care. Everything they did countywide with regard to homelessness was grounded in their community plan. She presented a slide with the three core strategies of the community plan. The plan would end in 2025, so probably sometime in the late spring they would launch the community 2     Packet Pg. 106     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 6 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 plan process for the next 5 years and they would reach out to Council and all stakeholders to help gather data. She supplied slides and discussed their progress in the community plan goals in the last five years. As of the end of December, they were at 87 percent of the countywide goal of housing 20,000 people by the end of 2025. They struggled with inflow, which was the number of households experiencing homeless for the first time, which was happening to a greater degree than they were able to house folks. She displayed slides showing how they were tracking progress month by month and a detailed overview of the structure of the supportive housing system. She discussed the Homelessness Prevention System, and she stated that information was available through their website. She spoke of how folks could access temporary housing. She noted that there were not enough shelter resources in the community, so they continued to work on increasing those resources. She discussed the permanent housing programs, and as there were not enough permanent housing resources, they continued to advocate for this on every level. The two main permanent housing programs were rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing, which she outlined. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough spoke of other communities grappling with the same homelessness concerns. The gap analysis identified that there were noteworthy mismatches between demand and availability and cost burdens. The Gap Analysis Report noted some areas but not every area the City could explore, which she outlined. They knew the City had a responsibility for public health and safety and that sometimes enforcement actions needed to be taken related to conduct. Police Chief Andrew Binder addressed enforcement related to conduct and behaviors sometimes associated with homelessness. He encouraged the public to continue to call the Police Department with their concerns, and they would respond. They would continue their proactive contacts and enforcement efforts and continue to enforce the law fairly and equitably. When possible, they would connect those in need with resources, make referrals, and utilize partnerships and programs, like PERT, etc. City Attorney Molly Stump mentioned a few developments in the law that occurred in 2024 related to unhoused persons. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that enforcing laws prohibiting camping on public property was not cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, although there were legal guardrails in place impacting the work of law enforcement in that area. The second development was that Governor Newsom, one month after the decision, issued an executive order instructing State agencies under the Governor’s direct control to begin removing encampments on State property consistent with State policies on notice, handling of property, connecting with services, and prioritizing encampments that presented an imminent threat to life, health, safety, and public infrastructure. The Governor urged cities and counties to do similarly, but the Governor’s order was not binding on Palo Alto. The third development was in the last month of 2024. Santa Clara County initiated rollout of a State program called CARE Court, which she outlined. 2     Packet Pg. 107     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 7 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Deputy Director Armstrong stated that a clear, structured approach was needed to effectively addresses homeless in Palo Alto. A comprehensive engagement effort could guide Council decision-making and ensure that strategies would reflect community priorities. With input from diverse stakeholders, an implementation plan could be developed, which would be informed by a range of perspectives. Inclusive engagement was key in building trust, securing buy in, and ensuring the plan would be responsive to community needs. Engagement was important in developing a strategy that would meet specific community needs, values, and expectations. They envisioned engagement including intentional conversations with key stakeholders, information sharing about what the City was doing, gathering ideas and partnerships, and leveraging related expertise of the HRC. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines displayed four topics – homelessness prevention programs, housing production, homelessness support services, and enforcement efforts related to health and safety. After this study session, staff hoped to advance the engagement strategies and any follow-up discussions Council might desire. It was intended that there would be an implementation plan later in the year. Public Comment John B., Board Chair of the Community Working Group, Board Member of the Abode Housing Development, and former Councilmember, opined that almost everyone was one event away from being homeless; that homelessness to this extent was a local, federal, and state policy failure; and that it would be less expensive to house folks than it would be to leave them on the street. He encouraged Council to be as proactive as possible around homelessness. He was part of a group that was willing to work with the City at any time on direct action on homelessness issues. Andrew N., Associate Director of Clinic and Clinic Programs at PHC, thanked Vice Mayor Veenker for recognizing the need to support the Latinx communities of Palo Alto. He voiced that he had been a resident of Palo Alto for nearly 25 years and he considered this to be the first time his community had been represented. He noted that PHC had experience in working with the unhoused and at-risk communities, and they looked forward to working with the City and community partners to make housing a reality for all. Mayor Lauing thanked Andrew N., for his work. Dale C., Program Manager with Downtown Streets Team in Palo Alto, stated that they offered a variety of services in the community. She thanked the City and the community for their support. She advocated for continued support for service providers who worked with the unhoused and those with low income. Jennifer D. read a letter on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto. They agreed with the recommendations of the gap study. Their comments were based on the State and National League Policy meeting basic human needs, which she believed had been received by 2     Packet Pg. 108     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 8 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Council in an email. They requested the City update its Inclusionary Ordinance to include rental housing projects, that the complex issues of affordable housing be coordinated in a single City department, that the City find ways to create a reliable source for funding, producing, and preserving affordable housing (she provided some suggestions), and that there be an enforcement mechanism for renter protections. They suggested a rent review board and tenant right to counsel. Eileen A., Assistant Pastor at First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, expressed that many faith communities in Palo Alto cared deeply about unhoused neighbors and did what they could to support them in partnership with some of the service providers who spoke earlier as well as City staff. She sometimes heard complaints about the unhoused, but she thought most recognized that folks needed compassion and care. They provided safe parking at their church as well as the Hotel DeZink Program every year in March, which she categorized as Band-Aids. She thanked Council for supporting all their efforts in caring for the unhoused. Amber S., Director of Move Mountain View, thanked Council for the Safe Parking Program. She encouraged Council to continue to consider another parking space like Geng, where good things were happening, and to continue to think about seniors. Winter D. (Zoom) appreciated the attitudes, commitments, and comments of John B., and Pastor Eileen A. She wanted PERT to be followed up on, as she was not sure if it was functioning. She inquired if there were other programs like TRUST and MCRT. She asked if Proposition 36 had taken effect and how it would be acted on in Palo Alto. She was concerned about what might happen with federal housing funding. Carly L. (Zoom) spoke on behalf of her company, which was an owner and developer of life sciences properties in the area. They were committed to Palo Alto, but they had been faced with significant challenges at many of their properties that could completely derail the feasibility of their projects. She urged Council to focus on a solution that would be beneficial for long-term economics and one that would be a safe and better situation. Councilmember Lythcott-Haims asked if Project Homekey was featured in Table 1 or 2 of the staff presentation. She thought it would be helpful to include the 88 units in the report. She inquired, regarding Table 2, if there was an idea of the number of bedrooms offered by the entitled or proposed units and if cost-burdened renters addressed individuals or families. She referenced the Here4You call center and asked how many were on the wait list for shelter in the county and how long they would be on the list. She asked Police Chief Binder what response he hoped police officers would have to those who call about the unhoused being outside their residence or business. She understood that some residents were being told nothing could be done. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines answered that Project Homekey was not listed under rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing. 2     Packet Pg. 109     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 9 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Assistant to the City Manager McDonough added that the Homekey Project was considered temporary and the tables represented long-term housing. Good City Company Principal/Co-Owner Aaron Acton stated that he would calculate the number of bedrooms and compare it to the number of tenants who would live in the units. Deputy Director Armstrong remarked that she would get the current number of those on the wait list, which may be tomorrow. She noted that it varied. There could be a few hundred on each of the lists – the family wait list and the singles wait list. She voiced that the average wait time could be two to three months, but she would confirm that. Police Chief Binder was familiar with the public indicating that they were being told nothing could be done about the unhoused outside of a residence or business. He had checked the body camera footage and noted that such statements were not made. He reiterated that they would enforce the law equitably and fairly. Although a situation may not be a police matter, it did not absolve them from not doing anything, such as referring for services, etc. Councilmember Stone had heard that the Sunnyvale shelter was accepting only families and that the county would redirect some of the single residents to Palo Alto Homekey. Deputy Director Armstrong stated that there were a couple factors involved but that Councilmember Stone was correct. She thinks most of the folks who were going to be housed at the Sunnyvale shelter had been placed in other shelters for singles throughout the system. She understood that in the opening period of the shelter there would be a time for direct referrals from Palo Alto organizations and the Here4You hotline for those who were affiliated with Palo Alto. The folks on the shelter hotline were trying to place callers in their own communities. When a shelter opened, the first preference would go to those connected with Palo Alto, and if there was excess supply, it would open up to North County residents. After the first 30 days of a shelter opening, there would be a more dynamic placement process through the Here4You hotline. Councilmember Stone asked if staff had a plan to work on outreach to ensure that residents of Palo Alto would receive the services. He hoped there would be a Palo Alto focus, but he understood there would be regional collaboration. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines answered that they were spending a lot of time on outreach. The work of Human Services Manager Minka Van Der Zwaag in connection with the community services providers would provide an opportunity to share information as a shelter became close to being online. Because Palo Alto did not yet have a shelter, they benefitted from the coordinated entry system. The intention was to place those with affiliations with Palo Alto in a Palo Alto shelter. Vice Mayor Veenker thanked the public for their work in helping those experiencing homelessness. She requested a status report on PERT. She understood that Palo Alto had no 2     Packet Pg. 110     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 10 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 permanent supportive housing in development, and she asked what would be the best way to do that and what would happen if it was not done. Deputy Director Armstrong stated that she did not represent the Behavioral Health Services Department, but she understood that PERT was currently set up with the unincorporated county through the Office of the Sheriff in the City of Santa Clara, which she would confirm. The Mobil Crisis Response Team was countywide. As for the outlook for permanent supportive housing, she spoke of the success of the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond. She spoke of housing developments in Palo Alto. There were several pipeline projects nearby. They had a partnership with the VTA to produce transient-oriented developments at various light rail and other transit stations throughout the county. She noted that the Bay Area Affordable Housing Bond was removed from the ballot and that the measure to reduce the threshold failed, so it was a tough climate. There was a number or projects in the pipeline at various affordability levels and family sizes. Police Chief Binder stated that they had been without a county clinician since the PERT clinician left in 2022. A PERT officer was in the org chart through various forms. Last month, Behavioral Health Services stated that the hiring of a PERT clinician was on hold due to some reorganization. He spoke of the value of having a clinician through Santa Clara County, and they eagerly anticipated the county hiring a clinician, which would be partnered with the PERT officer. They had the funds and the position to receive the clinician. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough stated that permanent supportive housing existed but there was very rarely a vacancy. It was more difficult and expensive to build. Without adequate permanent supportive housing, there would not be a means for folks to exit shelters, which would mean that at some point the shelters would not have a means of accepting the inflow. Planning & Development Services Department Planner Robert Feign added that page 17 of the gap analysis noted that there were 196 units currently existing in Palo Alto that could be described as permanent supportive housing. Vice Mayor Veenker felt that some things were caught up in definitions because there was a mosaic of housing available. She was trying to figure out the gap. Councilmember Lu queried if there were programs to reconnect unhoused individuals with their families. He referenced Packet Page 89 and asked what prohibiting the renting of public parking spaces meant. Human Services Manager Minka Van Der knew the Opportunity Center would assess the needs of an unhoused person to determine if they could help with transportation needs in certain circumstances. They tried to do reunification if possible. During the PIT count, folks were asked if they were interested in connecting with family members in another location, and they could connect that person with the specific need, so she was hopeful that the contactor completing 2     Packet Pg. 111     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 11 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 the PIT count would get that information back to the county or local folks who could help with that aspect. Deputy Director Armstrong added that the Here4You Hotline Housing Problem-Solving Program could also provide resources for folks who identified a need to connect with family in a specific location. City Attorney Stump stated that there was not a specific prohibition on purporting to rent a space on a public road, and she imagined Council would find that to be unacceptable behavior. She suggested that P&S explore that. Councilmember Lu supported P&S discussing that. He requested more context on using a motel on El Camino for temporary housing, which was referenced in the packet. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines believed the program to use a motel for temporary housing was COVID specific, but she would get more information. Councilmember Reckdahl questioned if citations or noncustodial arrests were effective. He stated that a common complaint was related to vehicle dwellers dumping garbage and sewage, and he asked if there were programs to address that. He thought there would be demand for RVs with working sewage systems. He asked if there was outreach for those who might have a nonworking engine or a leak in the roof. Police Chief Binder answered that a citation addressed acute unlawful behavior in the moment. Often they were issuing multiple citations. Whether a citation broke the cycle of unlawful behavior depended on the individual. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough replied that in the region there was one sewage pump-out station, which was on private property in Redwood City. Staff had been researching options for pursuing such. She was not aware of a place in the city where vehicle dwellers could legally dispose of their trash. As for outreach for those who might have a nonworking engine, etc., there was an emerging needs fund through Human Services. There were also small funds available, which came from a one-time donation, through the Opportunity Center for folks who might need a tire, etc. The Opportunity Center provided a variety of services that were housed there, so the outreach team deployed from the Opportunity Center, and the outreach team conducted outreach to those unhoused in Palo Alto, including vehicle dwellers. PHC conducted a lot of outreach related to mobile healthcare, and they operated a clinic at the Opportunity Center. She stated that there was overlap. City Manager Shikada shared that one city had tried a sewage system pump-out station and RV dwellers were not interested in using it. Councilmember Burt questioned why Mitchell Park Place was not considered permanent supportive housing. 2     Packet Pg. 112     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 12 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Planner Robert Feign responded that 50 percent of the units at Mitchell Park Place would be for special needs households, which was separate from permanent supportive housing. Deputy Director Armstrong defined permanent supportive housing for this purpose. They were using a narrower HUD definition rather than the broader permanent supportive housing definition. Councilmember Burt thought it was important that the report acknowledge the Mitchell Park Place units. He noted that that being a form of permanent supportive housing had been left out of the report. He also could not find the discussion related to transitional housing. He did not know why the importance of those investments and their statuses were not visibly acknowledged. He questioned why only 25 units of the Charities Housing project were listed under the proposed units and if by being listed as rapid if that meant they were permanent. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines answered that staff acknowledged the investment and effort in the transitional housing piece in Homekey. She noted that there was more information in the Gap Analysis Report. Planner Robert Feign replied that the units shown on Table 1 were rapid rehousing units from the Charities 3001 El Camino project and all the units would be extremely or very low income. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines inquired if it was a time frame difference. Planner Robert Feign confirmed that it was a time frame difference. He stated that all the Charities project units would be permanent. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough stated that it was not clear if rapid meant permanent. Rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing were permanent. She defined permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing. Councilmember Burt voiced that if the public did not understand the terms of art in the presentation that what was trying to be communicated would be lacking. He asked how to get the item related to the rental of public parking spaces to P&S. He addressed Slide 18, and he thought the metric of 30 percent income toward housing was a misused metric, which he explained. He felt the metric should focus on those with extremely low, very low, or low income. He asked if the Geng Road site was in the process of expanding. He wanted to discuss inadequate bathroom facilities downtown for the unhoused. City Attorney Stump replied that the committee work plans would be coming to Council soon, which would be a good time to address the rental of public parking spaces. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough provided an update on the Geng Road site. There was enough fundraising to kick off the expansion. They would hopefully come to Council in March with a funding agreement for the expansion. 2     Packet Pg. 113     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 13 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines added that the expanded site was open and accepting people. There was a temporary funding strategy underway due to donations, and staff would return to Council for the long-term funding strategy. Mayor Lauing discussed the homeless issue being two sided. One was a need to provide shelter and care around that and the other byproducts of the situation – hygiene, aggressive behavior, etc. With respect to enforcement, he stated that ways to coexist should be addressed. He thought the City should be more sensitive to the problems caused, which he voiced needed to be addressed. He did not see data on the homeless segments, such as sex, age, etc., or data on those considered to be chronically unhoused due to mental health or drug use, and he asked if there was insight into that. He stated that the unhoused who did not want housing still needed services. He did not know if the definition of camping needed to be addressed. He asked if outreach was being done so people could possibly be housed outside county boundaries in the short term as opposed to them waiting years for housing. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough responded that the information item was released in December, which included the gap analysis and a report by the management fellow on understanding the unhoused community, which included much data and many interviews. She explained that the Here4You hotline would determine how to get a person to a happy outcome as quickly as possible, which included options outside the county as well. Deputy Director Armstrong added that within the data the county pulled it appeared that about two-thirds of folks seeking permanent supportive housing had been homeless for longer than one year. She explained that when breaking down scores for the assessment about one-third of the folks assessed were chronically unhoused. She considered chronic to be beyond the zero to one year mark. She explained that there were nuances to that information and she would pull some more data. City Attorney Stump stated, regarding the definition of camping, the City creating a definition of the conduct would be a part of the effort to regulate in that area. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines replied that she thought that was why the prevention question and cost burdened renters had been in there. It was not to assume the exact number, but it was emphasizing that people needed to be supported so they would not enter homelessness. The partnership with the county was important because they were working with other cities in the county as well, so they were able to learn about resources in other cities. Councilmember Lythcott-Haims understood that there were 40 safe parking spots in Palo Alto and that 18 of those were only available through the night. The staff report indicated that 88 percent of the unhoused in the community lived in vehicles. They needed to be able to dispose of trash and pump sewage. She viewed the most immediate and cheapest solution to be more safe parking lots. She thought it was time to build a proper RV dweller and tiny home community over an acre or two, which was Move Mountain View’s idea. She looked forward to continuing to work with all to better support vehicle dwellers and the unhoused more broadly. 2     Packet Pg. 114     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 14 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Vice Mayor Veenker understood that safe parking in residential areas, often in church parking lots, was not at capacity, and she noted that there was a statistic that 88 percent of the unhoused in Palo Alto dwelt in vehicles, so she questioned what the disconnect was. She queried if the number of cars versus RVs was known and why car dwellers might elect to reside on the streets rather than in the congregational sites. She wanted the record to reflect that the County was lucky to have Deputy Director Armstrong. She asked what coordination would be happening between departments. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough answered that folks left the congregational sites every morning versus staying parked in the RV site. Fewer folks were willing to park and leave in the mornings. The congregational sites did not accept RVs. Move Mountain View Director Amber Stime explained that car dwellers were a bit more transient than those in RVs, that car dwellers sometimes felt less safe than those in RVs, and that car dwellers were not as visible as RV dwellers. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines replied that coordination required a lot of understanding of questions and concerns coming in from the community. It also included thinking about partnerships with community organizations. They were always looking for ways to ensure there would be department collaboration. City Manager Shikada added, regarding coordination, that there was not an org chart. It was a multidisciplinary issue and would require flexibility in doing the work. He thought the ask was for permission for staff to continue working this issue with Council to identify clarity on the priorities representing the needs to the community that would be reflected in the resources deployed. Vice Mayor Veenker noted that there was an indication that there was no unified plan but it sounded like it was more prioritization and everyone doing their part. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines added that where the City wanted to go was the answer to whether the recommendation made sense going forward, which would depend on the level of services, etc. Councilmember Stone thought being at the county border and far removed from the county seat and San Jose was challenging for Palo Alto. He noted that there might be spillover from San Mateo County. He considered homelessness to have no border, and he stated work had to be done collaboratively as a region to effectively address it. He was concerned that there was a growing trend with cities reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision in Grant’s Pass versus Johnson. He was concerned about inconsistent policies in the region that would move people to different cities rather than solve the problem. He thought it was critical to collaborate with regional partners and neighboring jurisdictions to find a balance and to ensure that the carrot- first approach was being used to humanely support the unhoused while also providing necessary enforcement tools. He explained that there had been confusion over jurisdiction as it 2     Packet Pg. 115     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 15 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 related to encampments along San Francisquito Creek. He believed there should be some sort of joint taskforce or agreement with neighbors for situations such as that. He voiced that there needed to be compassion and enforcement. He thinks the HRC should be a part of the discussion. He stated that centralizing unhoused services within a particular department was key. He hoped additional safe parking areas for RVs would be identified. He inquired if there was data related to homelessness being due to rent increases within the last few years. He added that such data could also provide information related rental protections, etc. He wanted to move toward developing policy around renter protections that would be data driven through the rental registry. Councilmember Reckdahl addressed Slide 6 and requested insight. He questioned if a lot of the RV dwellers were working poor. He asked if the slide indicated that something needed to be done and if people were somehow being failed. He asked how many were homeless due to economics, how many due to mental health, and how many due to substance issues. He inquired if there had been success for those with mental health or substance issues. He requested information on CARE Court. Assistant to the City Manager McDonough stated that there was Hotel DeZink and people were likely to accept shelter in an area they were comfortable in and shelter that was non- congregate. Palo Alto had a higher percentage of folks living in vehicles than countywide, and she thought that had something to do with the demographics. She speculated that many RV dwellers were working poor. The main purpose of the slide was to show how Palo Alto’s population differed from the county. It was important to design a solution or strategy to meet the needs of the city’s specific population. She noted that on Page 15 of Understanding the Unhoused there was a table that reported on folks’ various vulnerabilities. Approximately 150 folks reported mental health or brain issues affecting housing, which was more than half, and 68 percent self-reported having a disability. Deputy Director Armstrong replied that of the folks assessed, about 28 percent reported some sort of mental health issue, which ranged from minor to major disorders, which was why there was permanent supportive housing programs. She commented that the CARE Court had been enacted within Santa Clara County. Eligibility required a diagnosis of a particular psychotic disorder and that the person not be stabilized in voluntary treatment. The CARE Court process could begin with a Court petition, and there was information on the Behavioral Health Services website. Councilmember Lu echoed all of Councilmember Stone’s points. He mentioned that more restrooms, showers, and laundry services were needed downtown and other places. He aligned himself with all the comments by the League of Women Voters. He did not think a criminalization of homelessness in the style of Grant’s Pass should be applied. He believed situations posing risks to health, fire, etc., should be enforced. He wanted investigation into how mental crises were handled. He asked if staff needed anything more from the study session or if any referrals needed comments. He supported more conversations in the HRC. 2     Packet Pg. 116     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 16 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines responded that one of the next steps would be gathering specific community feedback, which should be done in a more organized way than a large Town Hall. If Council wished to refer anything additional, February 24 would be a good time to make referrals to P&S. Councilmember Burt addressed Slide 6, and he was concerned that the unsheltered and not-in- vehicle homeless population may be undercounted. The data showed that a high percentage of the homeless was not living in tents but in vehicles. He questioned how vehicle dwellers could be addressed more effectively. He noted that 10 acres on the northeast side of Geng Road was empty land, and he wanted a fraction of that land to be considered for use. He discussed why he thought referrals should go to HRC and the PTC. He addressed issues downtown and enforcement, and he thought a focused approach on compounding violations needed to be prioritized. He felt public restrooms should be offered downtown, although it could become a magnet for concentration in a given area. Regarding showering and laundry, he requested an update on the portable service. He spoke of there being a problem in the City Hall Lobby, and he wanted shower and laundry services to be offered weekly. He suggested there not be seating or food allowed in the space other than for special events. He suggested setting rules that would be easy to implement. He did not want to lose public support in allowing such actions to continue. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines replied that staff had connections with Dignity on Wheels and they recently offered services downtown, which included showering and laundry services. Manager Van Der Zwaag added that there was capacity in the contract with Dignity on Wheels to provide occasional services beyond their HSRAP contract. City Manager Shikada noted that recently Dignity on Wheels did a test deployment at the Civic Center. Unfortunately, they did not receive a good response in terms of individuals taking advantage of the service. There were opportunities to look at how such a service might generate a better response. Mayor Lauing thought one department should coordinate comprehensive engagement. In the short term, he wanted to act on expanding a Geng Road-type parking situation and get help from faith communities for parking. He expressed that inclusive housing with respect to rentals needed to be accelerated. He added that some of the long-term solutiones needed to start now, including a fund for affordable housing that would be managed and owned by the City. He did not believe enough was coming in through the business tax and development fees. He queried if there were specific outreach targets. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines answered that they had not broadly connected with the community on the topic. They had received information from those who were passionate one way or the other. They did not know what the broader community wanted to focus on, and staff wanted to provide that information to Council. 2     Packet Pg. 117     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 17 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Mayor Lauing thought those answers could be written now, which might become the hypothesis to be tested in the outreach. He felt staff should return with a short- and long-term gameplan. He did not want to wait four months for the report. He questioned whether there could be parking at night on the unused baseball field. City Manager Shikada had heard great suggestions at this meeting, and staff would like an opportunity to identify a few specific areas that could be next steps. Staff did not think drastic action should be taken in one area without recognizing that there may be repercussions not immediately obvious, which was where outreach would come into play. The work plans was a good way to telegraph what the priorities might be and to get confirmation by Council so different pieces could be in play simultaneously. Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines thought Council’s feedback set the baseline for what could be explored in further conversations and especially the discussion on February 24 for things to happen on a parallel track. She thanked Council in advance for recognizing staff’s workload in addressing this. Mayor Lauing thanked staff for the comprehensive Staff Report and for the breadth of staff attending this meeting. Consent Calendar Public Comment There were no requests to speak. MOTION: Councilmember Lu moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Veenker to approve Agenda Item Numbers 4-12. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 4. Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings 5. Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with Good City Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance Update; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) 6. Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 With Veolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August 14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not-to-Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA - Not a Project 7. Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 with WaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities Customer Portal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of 2     Packet Pg. 118     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 18 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 $537,763 Over the Seven-Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15308. 8. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified Emission Reduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms and Conditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations; CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5) 9. Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford & Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic Hazard Identification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15262. 10. Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf, Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate Amount Not- to-Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On-Call Field Inspections and Construction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project. 11. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQA Status -- Not a Project 12. SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Various Chapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7-0) City Manager Comments City Manager Ed Shikada mentioned that the Rinconada celebration was an excellent example of what could be achieved when the community invested in facilities and was a good example to follow in the Cubberley work. The Cubberley Master Plan next steps included an initial Council discussion on February 18 (additional information would be available Thursday) and a community meeting on March 19. February 17 was the deadline for community fellows as a way for community members to get personally involved in the master planning effort and would be a way to have a higher level of involvement in the outreach, and information could be found at cityofpaloalto.org/cubberleyproject. The Affordable Housing wait list was open to those who wished to participate in the Below Market Rate Housing Program. The deadline to join the waiting list was February 28. It would be followed by a lottery for available units, and he believed it would be used for some period of time after that date for allocation of units to select 200 households to participate. There was much community interest regarding fire 2     Packet Pg. 119     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 19 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 protection and staffing at Fire Station 4. A community update/article was posted by the City last week. There would be a neighborhood briefing for any interested community members on February 13. Staff would bring forward a recommendation as part of the midyear budget review on February 24. The PTC had additional board and commission vacancies available, including the ARB, HRC, and the UAC, and the due date for applications was February 26. There would be no regular meeting next week. The following week would be the midyear budget review and the discussion of Council priority objectives and committee work plans. He noted that the Electrification Pilot Program for multi-family housing topic was listed on the slide in error. On March 3, there would be a study session on the Draft Safe Streets For All Safety Action Plan and an action item on the Housing Element Housing Incentive Program. March 10 would include the proposed expansion of development at 4075 El Camino Way as well as the return on the artificial/synthetic versus natural turf study scope of work. There would be a number of items in the following weeks. [Council took a 15-minute break] Recess City Council Meeting and Convene Public Improvement Corporation Meeting Mayor Lauing called the Public Improvement Corporation Board meeting to order. He stated that Council was meeting as the PIC Board for the purposes of approving the FY2024 Palo Alto PIC annual financial statements, which were audited annually and required Board approval. City Clerk Mahealani Ah Yun noted that all Board members were present. PIC Board Members Present In Person: Burt, Lauing, Lu, Lythcott-Haims, Reckdahl, Stone, Veenker Action Items 13. Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report; CEQA Status: Not a Project Assistant Director of Administrative Services Department Christine Paras declared that there was not a presentation but they had some verbal comments. The PIC was a nonprofit lead by Council that enabled the City to issue Certificate of Participation bond debt to fund capital projects. The bylaws required the Board to meet at least once annually to approve the financial statements. The PIC had three outstanding debt obligations totaling $151M, which were outlined on Table 1 on Packet Page 373, which she elaborated on. Staff was seeking the Board’s approval of the 2024 financial statements, which had been audited by the City’s external auditor with a clean audit opinion. Public Comment 2     Packet Pg. 120     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 20 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 There were no requests to speak. MOTION: Board Member Stone moved, seconded by Board Member Veenker to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Annual Financial Report for the Palo Alto Public Improvement Corporation. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 Reconvene City Council Meeting Mayor Lauing adjourned the PIC Board meeting and reconvened the Council meeting. He noted for the record that the Council had reconvened as Council, which was confirmed by the City Clerk. Action Items 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status – exempt City Manager Ed Shikada reported that this item was largely driven by fire prevention needs. The staff report identified properties on the list of potential weed abatements, which had been notified, and potential objections could be raised to Council. He asked the City Clerk to confirm that no objections had been received. Public Comment City Clerk Mahealani AH Yun declared there were no requests to speak and no public comments. Councilmember Reckdahl noted that Stanford was on the list, and he inquired if they could be asked to mow. City Manager Shikada stated it was an annual occurrence and the university was given notice of their properties on the list, which were almost exclusively lease holds. MOTION: Mayor Lauing moved, seconded by Councilmember Lythcott-Haims to: 1. Adopt a determination that weed abatement activities in 2025, as described in Resolution 10201 (Attachment A) adopted by Council on December 2, 2024, are exempt under Class 8 (CEQA Guidelines section 15308); 2. Hold a Public Hearing to hear and consider any objections to the proposed destruction and removal of weeds in 2025 at the properties listed in Attachment B; and 3. Approve the final list of affected properties for weed abatement in 2025 (Attachment B) following the public hearing, and direct weed abatement activities to commence at those properties in accordance with Resolution 10201. 2     Packet Pg. 121     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 21 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 MOTION PASSED: 7-0 15. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN-00012]: Approval of an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to Planned Community Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a 100% Affordable, Five-Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA Review. Principal Planner Garret Sauls gave a brief overview of the process and the project for the Planned Home Zoning Application. In January, the PTC recommended that Council approve the application. He shared a slide noting the various ways the project deviated from the underlying CS Zoning District. The project site was across from where the current El Camino Real focus area standards applied. Feeback provided for the application in September 2023 focused on the length of time for parking stackers to cycle through, whether parking spaces would be unbundled from each of the units, anticipated rents, if units would be affordable for teachers, and consideration of expanding the driveway, and the staff report addressed all these items. He supplied slides showing drawings of the elevations and the rooftop deck. In requesting a parking reduction from the standard requirement, the applicant had proposed following TDM measures within the application, which he outlined. Regarding circulation, the City’s environmental consultant looked into the proposed design to understand how accessible the property would be to vehicles. He noted that vehicle lifts were proposed as the primary parking, which had a different standard than typical dimensions in the Municipal Code. For vehicle lifts, the City’s code created a standard focusing on mid-size or full-size vehicles. All stalls would be assigned parking. Affordability information was provided in a table in the Staff Report. He noted that there were some Staff Report corrections related to affordable rent, which he discussed and displayed on a slide. The project proposal satisfied Council’s Option 2 in the PHZ Application requirements. The property was within the current NVCAP boundaries, but the project was deemed complete before the NVCAP standards applied to the project, so the standards did not apply currently to the design. If the project should be denied, any future design would need to meet those standards. There was a valley oak on the site that could be removed under the current Tree Ordinance requirements. The roof deck would provide the majority of the open space requirements. Staff recommended that Council consider the environmental document, adopt the ordinance in Attachment B to amend the district from CS to PC, and approve the Record of Land Use Action. Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Lait declared that the PTC Vice Chair was available to answer questions. Applicant Jason Matloff commented that he and his wife had been trying for years to find the right compromise to get approval to build a 100-percent affordable housing project that would hopefully house and be prioritized for Palo Alto educators in the public school system. He mentioned that the community benefits were the same as they were a year and a half ago. He highlighted that the primary benefit would be that some portion of housing would be provided to the vast majority of teachers who could not afford to live in Palo Alto. The primary revisions 2     Packet Pg. 122     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 22 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 in the application from one and one-half years ago was related to feedback from Council and commissions they presented to, which included unit affordability for teachers and the City’s undertakings to upzone the vicinity around the project. The application provided for 25 percent low income, moderate income being reduced to 75 percent, and the income threshold used to calculate affordable rents was reduced, which he outlined. They were doing that by embracing the upzoning and increasing by an additional level, adding a floor of residential units, so there would be 55 units and parking would be increased from 24 units to 31 units, which would increase the parked ratio slightly. He furnished slides showing how rents would be calculated, rent amounts, and salary grades that would qualify for an affordable rent category. He discussed affordability versus affordable rent and whether an affordable rent would be affordable to an individual’s salary. He presented a slide showing the rent-to-income ratios referencing the varying standards, which included HUD, commercial, and the City’s low-income Alta Housing standards. He noted that 2755 El Camino was a market rate project and that those rents would not reflect rents at this project. Applicant Architect Isaiah Stackhouse stated that since September 2023 they had worked extensively with City departments to refine the project details. They had added 11 affordable units, increased the affordability, added an extra level of parking machines to increase parking, added more open space, widened the driveway, and added windows and daylighting. He noted that the ARB, PTC, and City staff recommended the project. Mayor Lauing requested disclosures from councilmembers. Councilmember Stone voiced that he had met with the applicant a few times over the last couple years. To the best of his knowledge, they had not discussed anything not in the public record. Councilmember Lythcott-Haims stated that she had met with the applicant by phone a few times since the project was first presented, and she had not learned anything that had not been communicated in the public record. Councilmember Reckdahl remarked that he had met with the applicant but nothing had been revealed that was not in the packet. He had visited the site and had nothing to report. Mayor Lauing noted that with the various iterations over the last two years he had visited the site with the applicant in person. He had not reviewed it since it last went to the PTC, so he had nothing to report. Councilmember Lu declared that he had spoken with the applicant and visited the site and he had nothing to report. Councilmember Burt commented that he had met with the applicant twice over the last two years and not since the PTC’s last review. 2     Packet Pg. 123     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 23 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Public Comment Teri B., President of the Palo Alto Educators Association, voiced her enthusiastic support of the vital educator housing project. She spoke of the positive impacts related to teachers being able to reside in the area. She voiced that the project was about more than housing, that it was about strengthening the schools, the students, and the community. She urged Council to approve the initiative for the benefit of all. Mila Z., the CEO of Manzanita Works, discussed the work they were doing. She spoke of the lack of available housing for teachers and the workforce being crucial to the overall wellbeing of the community. While they were not familiar with the specifics of the projects, they applauded the intent to serve educators, and she hoped the project would be a resource for educators’ commutes. Meb S., President of the California School Employees Association Palo Alto Chapter 301, considered the project to be a win-win for the City, affordable housing, and educators and support staff. She voiced that there was tremendous interest in 231 Grant, and she thanked Council for supporting that project. She remarked that this project would be another step in the right direction. They supported the project and urged Council to move it forward. Amie A. (Zoom), Executive Director of Palo Alto Forward, noted that they had submitted a letter of support and attached over 40 additional support letters from the community. They urged approval of the much-needed project. Scott O. (Zoom) requested that Council approve the project. He discussed how rules needed to change to allow for more projects like this without years of hearings. He wanted to hear direction that would get the ball rolling on broader reforms that this project seemed to motivate. He requested that the project be leveraged as much as possible. Jennifer D. (Zoom) fully supported the project. She stated that many PAUSD staff traveled a far distance and that they were desperate for the units. She requested that the project be approved. Councilmember Stone thanked the applicant for bringing a good project to Council that would fill a critical need. He asked for more information concerning the ARB wanting a schedule for garage door operations to be considered. Principal Planner Sauls responded that there were concerns about the right-in/right-out entry/exit to the property and how quickly the door would open. The applicant proposed using a high-speed door that would open within three to five seconds. The ARB had been concerned about having to idle slightly on El Camino before being able to turn in. 2     Packet Pg. 124     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 24 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Councilmember Stone saw confirmation from staff that there would be no curfew on the parking garage. He asked what design elements would be incorporated to avoid traffic backup on El Camino in the afternoon. Principal Planner Sauls answered that the ARB had suggested recessing the garage door so there would be a queue space for one vehicle. The ARB questioned what that would look like architecturally, and he believed their thoughts were that with a high-speed door and having a time frame for leaving the doors open during normal traffic hours that there would not be a queuing capacity issue. Councilmember Stone felt the door remaining open during that time would make the most sense. He inquired what would happen if a tenant’s income should rise beyond the AMI threshold. Principal Planner Sauls replied that if a tenant’s income should rise above the AMI threshold that they would typically be given notice to move out. If they were in the low-income band and income increased to the moderate income band, they may be able to move into a moderate income unit. If income increased above the moderate income level, they would be provided a notice and given ample time to find other accommodations. Assistant City Attorney Albert Yang added that issues related to income bands and the amount of time a resident would have to find other accommodations were typically negotiated in the regulatory agreement prior to the building permit. In the past, there had been a six-month period or residents were allowed to remain in the unit organically until they vacated the property, so either were options. Because the project was not using funding sources that had stringent requirements, there was flexibility in how to handle such situations. Councilmember Stone thought at the very least folks who outgrew the income restrictions should be able to stay until the end of the school year or the start of the following school year. He wanted to hear the perspective of the Educators Association. President of the Palo Alto Educators Association Teri Baldwin thought it would be best if they could do it at the end of the school year in the summer, not right away if it should be during the school year. Councilmember Lythcott-Haims was persuaded that the question of affordability had been laid to rest. She requested that the rent-to-income ratio slide be shared and discussed again. Applicant Matloff discussed the rent ratios relative to affordable rents that one would qualify for. He pointed out that the income bands established by the HCD were huge, and he was trying to make it more specific to the salary grades. 2     Packet Pg. 125     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 25 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Councilmember Reckdahl asked if everyone in the development would receive transit passes. He inquired about electric bikes being roughly $5 per hour and if the meter would keep running for bikes parked at a school. He asked where the nearest Zipcar or rental was from the location. Principal Planner Sauls responded that the TDM plan proposed providing free VTA passes to all tenants. Applicant Matloff stated that he had indicated previously that electric bikes would be $1 per hour. They were trying to prevent people from squatting on them. They did not plan to make money on it. The clock would run for bikes parked at a school. They tried to engage shared cars. He urged the City to engage with Zipcar to provide public parking support. Principal Planner Sauls responded that the closest Zipcar or rental was at Clocktower Square, which was across the street. Director Lait added that Uber, Lyft, and Palo Alto LINK were mobility options as well. Councilmember Burt added, regarding Zipcars, that deliberate central locations should be considered. He addressed the AMI breakdowns and migrating out of a category and queried if consideration had been given to having a 90 percent category between the 70 and the 110 percent categories, so rent might be in proportion to an income increase. Applicant Matloff responded that a 90 percent category had not been modeled. He understood that he was bound by HCD regulations and there being affordable rents for differing incomes. Director Lait stated that there was nothing inherently restrictive about having a moderate income at 100 percent AMI to be a part of the project but he did not know if it had been modeled out from an economic feasibility standpoint from the applicant’s perspective. Applicant Matloff stated that they would not be able to add a 90 percent AMI level of rent if the 70 percent AMI level rent was not reduced, so it would have a negative effect. Councilmember Burt explained that X percent of units could be in the middle category, which could prevent evictions if one received a small raise. He stated that Palo Alto Forward indicated that the project had no subsidies from the City, but he noted that the impact fees would be waived, and he explained why he thought it was necessary. He asked the dollar amount associated with the waiver. He wanted the community to understand the project was one the City was partnering on through waiving the impact fees in a deliberate way. Applicant Matloff had no objection to that. He was amenable to whatever the teachers or Council wanted in terms of transitioning out, and waiting until the end of the school year made sense. He was happy to entertain Councilmember Burt’s proposal. 2     Packet Pg. 126     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 26 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Principal Planner Sauls explained that generally the impact fees would be $3.5M to $4M, but because 100 percent affordable housing projects did not have that requirement, the answer was zero now. Vice Mayor Veenker referenced the rent-to-income ratio chart and the percentage of income bands at the different affordability levels, and she understood that there was a slight difference between the number of income bands versus the number of people/teachers that would be eligible, and she requested that the chart be translated to people. She spoke of the value of teachers and employees residing in the community. She supported the project. Applicant Matloff responded that there were two important terms – the calculated affordable rent and whether the affordable rents would be affordable to an individual. The Staff Report reflected that 9 percent of the published salary grades would qualify for low income, 79 percent for moderate income, and 13 percent would not qualify. He did not know how many teachers were in each salary grade. He added that the 2 unions consisted of 1,600 members. Councilmember Lu asked what staff wanted to see in the motion as it related to Council’s direction in negotiating terms in the regulatory agreement. Director Lait requested that Council provide direction on approaching the negotiation. Mayor Lauing requested that the developer speak to the details of the recruitment of teachers and nonteachers. He noted that the Staff Report indicated that there would not be requirements that teachers be tenants, but he questioned if the prioritization and a first right of refusal should be included. Applicant Matloff replied that they had developed an agreement with the two unions as it related to the recruitment of teachers and the general market, which he detailed. The unions’ list would be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. Principal Planner Sauls replied that the prioritization for teachers would be incorporated into the regulatory agreement. Mayor Lauing inquired if it should be stated in the development agreement. He asked about a discount for affordable, unbundled parking. Director Lait responded that it would be done as part of the regulatory agreement. Principal Planner Sauls stated that it was initially proposed that the application would charge all units a flat parking rate, which was noted to be $150 per unit and the Staff Report identified an alternative, should Council consider it, which was an option of 4 or 5 percent (which he would confirm) based off rent plus the utility allowance, which captured a range proposed by the applicant. There was a draft condition of approval in the Record of Land Use Action on the subject. 2     Packet Pg. 127     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 27 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 Applicant Matloff was fine with the variability of low-income versus moderate-income parking. Mayor Lauing was interested in that being stipulated. Principal Planner Sauls pointed out that the condition was referenced on Packet Page 434, Condition 14B. Councilmember Stone queried how much of a drop in rent there had been from the first prescreening to now. Applicant Matloff responded that the rents were 10 percent lower. MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Councilmember Burt, to take the following actions: 1. Consider the Initial Study Checklist/Streamlined Environmental Review prepared in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183; 2. Adopt the Ordinance in Attachment B amending the zone district from CS to PC; and 3. Approve the Record of Land Use Action in Attachment C, with the following additions: a. Future residents shall be notified that if a future Residential Parking Permit (RPP) will be enacted, that they may be excluded from it; and b. The property manager shall provide an annual report to the City of the number of Palo Alto Unified School District employees that occupy the building and which unit types they are occupying. 4. Incorporate into the Regulatory Agreement: a. Allow the Owner to designate the Low-Income Unit as a Moderate-Income Unit with a countervailing re-designation of a previously Moderate-Income Unit to Low-Income Unit; and b. For PAUSD employees, if a tenant exceeds the maximum allowable income, they will be allowed to stay in the unit for a period of six months or through the end of the school year, whichever is later, subject to legal review; and c. Include a preference for PAUSD employees; and d. Allow up to 2 low-income units to transition to 100% AMI. Councilmember Stone thought it was a great project and a step in the right direction. He had been concerned about unbundling parking for low-income parking, but he thought an exception 2     Packet Pg. 128     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 28 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 should be made for this particular project, though he hoped perspective PC applicants would not consider unbundling parking for low-income residents. Councilmember Burt supported Councilmember Stone’s comments. He considered this project a success. He recognized that the project would stand out exceptionally from its surroundings. He questioned if it would be appropriate to include in the motion, not as a condition of this project but as a referral, a request for staff to pursue car-sharing in this area and other areas where extensive amounts of housing or commercial would be added with reduced parking. City Manager Ed Shikada responded that there may be a better occasion. He wanted the Chief Transportation Official to weigh in on it, as it would need to be factored into a work plan. Councilmember Burt suspected that it could be factored into certain significant developments as one of the TDM measures. He was pleased with how the unbundled parking would be done. Councilmember Reckdahl detailed why he felt there should be incentive to combine small lots on El Camino. He discussed that there was a subsidy. He discussed unbundled parking and the need to have a good way to measure the number of drivers and parking. He asked if there was a way to determine which tenants had registered vehicles and if there was a way to determine if the TDM methods were working. He was concerned that there was a hope that the tenants would not have vehicles but that the information was not known. He was concerned about tenants parking on the street. He wanted to know how many would be parking on the street, which could be a learning tool for future projects. Principal Planner Sauls answered that he did not believe there was an easy way to access information related to which tenants had registered vehicles. Director Lait added that they could get vehicle registration information from the DVM, which included a cost for receiving it. He did not know if the information would be available for a particular property. He added that it typically took a year to a year and a half to implement TDM plans. Then inspections would need to be done and compliance with the TDM plan would need to be verified. The City verifying how many tenants would be parking on the street would be problematic. As part of the TDM Plan, there could be a survey conducted by the owner to get tenant car ownership information. City Manager Shikada added that the privacy of residents was a limitation. Information could be aggregated but not to the point that would identify individuals parking on the street. Mayor Lauing felt that the topic had been discussed to the extent possible at this meeting. Councilmember Reckdahl wanted this to be a learning experience so that it will be known for the next development whether the TDM actions were working. He requested a friendly amendment that future residents be excluded from a future residential parking permit if one 2     Packet Pg. 129     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 29 of 30 Special City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 2/10/25 should be enacted and that the property manager provide an annual report to the City indicating the number of residents who were and were not teachers. Director Lait commented that 4A was typical in the regular business of administering the BMR Program, though it may not be perfectly aligned in every instance. He noted that 4A and 4D may result in the ratios/percentages earmarked for low income to be less than 25 percent as the provisions were implemented, but if a tenant vacated a space, it would be restored to being a low-income unit, so there would be adjustments throughout time. Regarding 4D, he requested that it read 100 percent AMI for ease of administration. Principal Planner Sauls stated that Councilmember Reckdahl’s friendly amendments had not been incorporated in the Record of Land Use Action, so it could be incorporated in the motion to ensure that they are. Councilmembers Stone and Burt accepted the friendly amendment. Councilmember Lu echoed Councilmember Reckdahl’s point about combining lots and more broadly making the projects easier. He thought consideration should be given to AHIP supporting 100 percent affordable projects. He offered a friendly amendment and requested that C, 4B, and 4D state PAUSD employees. Councilmember Stone accepted that be applied to 4B, but he did not think there was a need to add it to 4D. Councilmember Burt added that while the greatest value would be placed on PAUSD tenants, he did not want any low-income tenants to go through a hardship because of a modest raise. Councilmember Lu suggested that 4D not be limited to two units. He suggested a friendly amendment to add a bullet E to direct staff to formalize outreach and write a first refusal for PAUSD employees. Director Lait understood that 4C would identify how available units would first be made available to PAUSD faculty and staff. He recommended language for 4B. Councilmembers Stone and Burt accepted the recommendation. Applicant Matloff addressed D and suggested that two low-income units be allowed to transition to 100 percent AMI. He questioned if there should be a time frame. Councilmember Burt did not want to put a sunset on such a low number of units. Assistant City Attorney Yang suggested that 4B be subject to legal review. 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""))&  &/&+=%".%#& -$ &"%#"( "$?)&+=&'(&&( !)( "%("$%) #$)&+ 2     Packet Pg. 207                2     Packet Pg. 208        2     Packet Pg. 209        2     Packet Pg. 210        2     Packet Pg. 211        2     Packet Pg. 212        2     Packet Pg. 213        2     Packet Pg. 214        2     Packet Pg. 215        2     Packet Pg. 216                      2     Packet Pg. 217          2     Packet Pg. 218          2     Packet Pg. 219         2     Packet Pg. 220                    2     Packet Pg. 221        2     Packet Pg. 222        2     Packet Pg. 223          2     Packet Pg. 224     TO: Human Relations Commission (HRC) FROM: Minka van der Zwaag, Human Services Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Services Department DATE: June 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Agenda Item #3 - Review and Adoption of Policy on Public Requests for Support by the HRC. Recommended Actions: The Human Relations Commission is asked to: 1. Review the attached draft document: “Guidelines for Requesting Support from the Human Relations Commission (HRC)”. 2. Approve the guidelines and application for implementation. Background In recent years, the HRC has received an increasing number of requests from local individuals and organizations for support or endorsement of community events and initiatives. These requests often relate to public programs that promote inclusion, equity, and social justice, and are generally aligned with the HRC’s mission. However, without a standardized process, there has been inconsistency in how requests are evaluated and addressed. To respond to this need, Commissioner Amy Hsieh developed the draft guidelines included in this packet that would establish a clear and consistent policy for reviewing such requests that outlines criteria, submission procedures, and expectations for HRC- supported activities. Analysis The draft guidelines titled “Guidelines for Requesting Support from the Human Relations Commission (HRC)” provide a framework to ensure that all community support requests are considered equitably and transparently. Key submission requirements include: 3     Packet Pg. 225     • Eligibility Criteria: Events must align with the HRC mission, be non-partisan and non-commercial, and aim to uplift marginalized populations or foster civil community dialogue. • Submission Process: Requests must be submitted in writing at least six weeks in advance and include detailed information about the event, organizational background, alignment with HRC goals, and expected impact. • Review Procedure: All requests will be reviewed during regular HRC meetings, allowing for public discussion and full Commission deliberation. HRC support remains advisory and does not imply official City endorsement unless otherwise approved. • Limitations and Expectations: The guidelines clarify that HRC support does not include funding or City resources, and that use of official names/logos requires prior written authorization. Requestors must also provide follow-up on event outcomes. By adopting this policy, the Commission will enhance transparency, manage its public role more effectively, and ensure that its support is meaningfully tied to its mission. Additionally, the guidelines provide community members with a predictable and fair process for engaging with the Commission. 3     Packet Pg. 226     Agenda Item #3 Guidelines for Requesting Support from the Human Relations Commission (HRC) - DRAFT The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission (HRC) welcomes engagement from community members and local organizations whose initiatives align with the Commission’s mission: “To promote the just and fair treatment of all people in Palo Alto, particularly our most vulnerable populations. By promoting awareness of issues and enabling conversations that enhance inclusion, the HRC strives to create a community where civility, respect and responsible actions are the norm.” The HRC occasionally receives requests from community organizations or residents seeking the Commission’s support for programs or events. These guidelines outline the types of events or programs the HRC may consider supporting and the forms of support that may be offered. To maintain consistency and clarity in responding to support requests, the following guidelines apply: 1. Eligibility for Support The HRC may consider supporting programs, events, or initiatives that: ● Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. ● Support or empower vulnerable or historically marginalized populations. ● Encourage civil discourse and community dialogue. ● Align with the City of Palo Alto’s values and the HRC’s mission. ● Are non-commercial and non-partisan in nature. 2. Submission Requirements Requests for support must be submitted in writing and should include: ● Description of the Program or Event: Include objectives, target audience, location, and schedule. ● Organizational Background: A brief overview of the requesting group or individual. ● Alignment with HRC Goals: Explain how the initiative supports the HRC’s mission and values. ● Endorsement Requested: Specify the form of endorsement requested. o Use of HRC Name as an event supporter 3     Packet Pg. 227     o Request that a Commissioner attend the event or program o Request that a Commissioner speak at the event or program o Other____________________________________________________ ● Community Impact: Describe the expected benefit to the Palo Alto community. ● Other Sponsors or Partners: List any other organizations supporting the event. Requests must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the proposed event or initiative to allow sufficient time for review. 3. Review Process ● All requests will be placed on the agenda of a regularly scheduled HRC meeting for public discussion and deliberation. ● The HRC may request additional information or clarification before making a decision. ● The Commission’s decisions are advisory and do not imply official City of Palo Alto support unless separately approved by the City Council. 4. Limitations ● The HRC reserves the right to decline any request for any reason. ● Support does not include funding, staffing, or logistical support unless otherwise approved. ● Use of the HRC or City of Palo Alto name or logo requires prior written authorization. 5. Expectations ● Acknowledgment of HRC support in promotional materials. ● Opportunity for HRC members or representatives to attend or observe the event. ● A brief follow-up report or feedback within 30 days after the event, highlighting outcomes and impact. 3     Packet Pg. 228     DRAFT APPLICATION All applications shall be submitted at least six weeks prior to the event date Today’s Date: _______ Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Organization (if applicable) _______________________________________________________ Phone Number:__________________________________ Email: _________________________ Type of Request: ____ Support of program/event fully implemented by requesting organization ____ Other Written description of program/event/other (no more than 2 pages) – Please include the following information: ● Description of the Program or Event: Include objectives, target audience, location, and schedule. ● Organizational Background: A brief overview of the requesting group or individual. ● Alignment with HRC Goals: Explain how the initiative supports the HRC’s mission and values. ● Support Requested: Specify the form of support requested (e.g., name/logo use, etc.). ● Community Impact: Describe the expected benefit to the Palo Alto community. ● Other Sponsors or Partners: List any other organizations supporting the event. Email: Minka van der Zwaag at minka.vanderzwaag@paloalto.gov Mail: Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Rd. #T2 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Additional Information: If you have any questions about the application or the application process, please contact Minka van der Zwaag, Human Services Manager at 650-463-4953 or minka.vanderzwaag@paloalto.gov 3     Packet Pg. 229     3     Packet Pg. 230     u Updated 3/13/25 Board/Commission Name 2024-2025 Workplan Staff Liaison: Minka van der Zwaag, Human Services Manager Lead Department: Community Services About the Commission This updated workplan covers portions of Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 (May 2024 – November 2025) for the Human Relations Commission (HRC). The Commission is composed of 7 members who are residents of Palo Alto. Terms are for 3 years. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.16 and 2.22. For more information about the HRC please visit our webpage at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/hrc Current Commissioners ● Mary Kate Stimmler (Chair) ● Michelle Kraus (Vice Chair) ● Adriana Eberle ● Don Barr ● Katie Causey ● Amy Hsieh ● Kaloma Smith Mission Statement HRC Mission: To promote the just and fair treatment of all people in Palo Alto, particularly our most vulnerable populations. By promoting awareness of issues and enabling conversations that enhance inclusion, the HRC strives to create a community where civility, respect and responsible actions are the norm. HRC Jurisdiction: Muni Code 2.22.050 (a) The Human Relations Commission has the discretion to act with respect to any human relations matter when the commission finds that any person or group does not benefit fully from public or private opportunities or resources in the community or is unfairly or differently treated due to factors of concern to the commission. (1) Public or private opportunities or resources in the community include, but are not limited to, those associated with ownership and rental of housing, employment, education and governmental services and benefits. (2) Factors of concern to the commission include, but are not limited to, socioeconomic class or status, physical condition or handicap, married or unmarried state, emotional condition, intellectual ability, age, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, race, cultural characteristics, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship, and religious, conscientious or philosophical belief. (b) The commission shall conduct such studies and undertake such responsibilities as the council may direct. 4     Packet Pg. 231     Prior Year Accomplishments (February 2023-March 2024) Goal #1 – Core Responsibilities: Reviewed and made funding recommendations to Council for 22 two-year Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) grants totaling $896,035 to fund critical needs in the community for FY 2024-25 (March and April 2023). A subcommittee of HRC commissioners and city staff served as the review committee for the Emerging Needs Fund. In 2023, a total of 6 grants totaling $44,000 was approved (January, March, June, September 2023). Reviewed and made funding recommendations to the Finance Committee for 9 grants totaling $488,000 as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding program for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (February 2023). Goal #2 – Inclusion & Belonging: Conducted a survey of the lived experience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community members in Palo Alto in response to the Council’s referral to research the lived experience of AANHPI communities (April 2023). Approved motion to forward the AANHPI survey results and a report to City Council (March 2024). Approval of HRC support of Multi Faith Peace Picnic and Prayer Services on September 11, 2023, on King Plaza (August 2023). Conducted a community listening session on Local Muslim, Palestinian, and Arab Experiences in the Face of Rising Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate (December 2023). Conducted a community listening session on Local Jewish Experiences in the Face of Rising Antisemitism (January 2024). Goal #3 - Public Safety: Approved recommendations to City Council for actions based on the recommendations made by the public at the Community Listening Sessions on local experiences of Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism (March 2024). Goal #4 – Climate Change: Presentation of the draft Frontline Communities Report, a report on the impact of climate on vulnerable communities in Palo Alto, by the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition (August 2023). Goal #5 – Learning Sessions: Hosted an Older Adults Learning Series: Presentation of the results from the Avenidas’ Community Assessment Survey of Older Adults (CASOA) by the Avenidas CEO. (September 2023). Presentations by Alta Housing, La Comida, Lytton Gardens, Oshman Jewish Community Center, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Social Services Agency of Santa Clara County (October 2023). Goal #6 - Emerging Needs: Additional recommendations passed in response to the City Council referral to the Commission on ways to improve implementation of current City renter protections (February and April 2023). Conducted a public hearing on the Recommendation of the Adoption of a Draft Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) to Add Rental Registry Program (RRP) Ordinance. Approved to accept the basic framework of the RRP as presented by staff with outstanding issues needing to be addressed (May 2023). 4     Packet Pg. 232     PROJECT/GOAL 1: Core Responsibilities Funding Programs - Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emerging Needs Fund. Continue to review and give input to funding decisions. Priority during this workplan cycle includes assisting staff with the HSRAP application process for the FY26 funding cycle and reviewing the Human Services Needs Assessment (HSNA) prepared by RDA Consulting. The HSNA assesses the current human service needs of the Palo Alto community, the role of the program, the goals of the program, and how program impact is measured. BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED The funding programs provide human services organizations with essential monetary support to serve vulnerable and underserved residents of Palo Alto. Ongoing Adhoc HRC subcommittee and staff time for the funding decisions. Moderate level of staff and adhoc subcommittee time. Results of Human Services Needs Assessment will provide the HRC, staff and Council with updated and vital information on current human needs in the community, concrete suggestions for changes/additions to the HSRAP priority of needs, application and/or review process, and increased ways in which to measure the effectiveness of the City’s funding investment in Human Services organizations. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Continue to provide funding recommendations for HSRAP, CDBG and the Emerging Needs Fund as needed. Follow-up with further explorations of needs raised by HSNA. N/A PROJECT/GOAL 2: Inclusion and Belonging (I&B) Inclusion & Belonging - Explore ways in which the Commission can continue to positively affect the sense of inclusion and belonging in the community. Projects include: ● Conduct Listening Session with local faith leaders to better understand their needs and the communities they serve - Completed ● Revisit issues raised and recommendations from panelists at the 2023 Senior Learning Sessions and identify next steps. - Completed ● Continue the work done to create connections and learn about the lived experiences of community members, such as the AANHPI, MENA, and Jewish communities. ● Create a request form that local organizations can use to request HRC support for events. ● Explore supporting local LGBTQI+/Pride events and recognition. ● Work with City staff on follow-up items from the Lived Experience Listening Sessions, items that are listed in the City DEI plan that mention the HRC, and trainings. ● Support city efforts to foster belonging through micro-grant funding. BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED All individuals who live, work or worship in Palo Alto have the right to feel included and valued as members of the community. Summer-Fall 2024 Adhoc HRC subcommittee and staff time Moderate level of staff and adhoc subcommittee time. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Create a request form that local organizations can use to request HRC support for events. Explore supporting local LGBTQI+/Pride events and recognition. Work with City staff on follow-up items from the Lived Experience Listening Sessions, items that are listed in the City DEI plan that mention the HRC, and trainings. Continue the work done to create connections and learn about the lived experiences of community members, such as the AANHPI, MENA, and Jewish communities. Support city efforts to foster belonging through micro-grant funding. N/A 4     Packet Pg. 233     PROJECT/GOAL 3: Public Safety (PS) Public Safety - Explore and implement avenues to decrease incidences of crimes in the community. ● Convene a community meeting in 2024 to discuss hate crimes with representatives of law enforcement, city leadership, and experts in the field. - Completed ● Convene a community meeting presentation on fraud prevention ● Convene a faith leader summit on community safety ● Convene a Faith leader summit with representatives from key city departments. BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED All individuals who live, work or worship in Palo Alto have the right to do so without fear of verbal or physical abuse or attack. Summer-Fall 2024 Adhoc subcommittee and staff time. Space and marketing for educational programming. Moderate level of staff and adhoc subcommittee time. Measures may include: How many people attend educational programming, specific actions taken by members of the public to combat hate crimes, and the increased reporting of hate crimes. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Convene a community meeting presentation on fraud prevention. Convene a faith leader summit on community safety. Convene a Faith leader summit with representatives from key city departments. N/A PROJECT/GOAL 4: Public Health (PH) Public Health – Support current efforts to address youth mental health issues in the community. ● Request that a member of the HRC serve on the Mayor’s mental health task force and/or explore ways in which the HRC can partner with high school groups working on mental health issues. (Task Force no longer operational) ● Hear an update on the Youth Mental Health Task Force BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED Goal coincides with the Council Goal of “Community Health, Safety, Wellness & Belonging” Member of HRC serves on Mayor’s Task force and provides updates to the full commission that may lead to other actions by the Commission. Low Level of Staff time N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Hear an update on the Youth Mental Health Task Force N/A 4     Packet Pg. 234     PROJECT/GOAL 5: Housing, Economic Justice and Development (HEJD) Housing, Economic Justice and Development - ● Conduct a Know Your Rights event to present immigration law and resources. - Completed ● Identify ways in which HRC can provide assistance to support programs for unhoused community members (including RV dwellers). ● Research and identify housing programs that could best address equity and access needs in the community (cross sectional senior, families, low income). ● Explore ways in which Utility costs affect low-income members of the community and current city programs/services that provide assistance. ● Conduct learning session on the availability and affordability of child care programs in the community BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED Providing active HRC participation in actions to positively affect the lives of unhoused members of the community. During the term covered by this workplan Staff and HRC commissioner time Lower level of staff and adhoc subcommittee time. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Continued participation by HRC members on a local RV Dweller concerns committee, Research and identify housing programs that could best address equity and access needs in the community (cross sectional senior, families, low income.). Explore ways in which Utility costs affect low-income members of the community and current city programs/services that provide assistance. Conduct learning session on the availability and affordability of child care programs in the community Other items to be determined during the year. N/A PROJECT/GOAL 6: Climate Change (CC) Climate Change - Explore ways in which climate change may disproportionately affect specific populations in the community. ● Engage with the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition and the newly formed Youth Advisory Board (a formal City advisory board). BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED Climate change is a priority for the State of California and the City of Palo Alto. Climate awareness and changes in habits help everyone thrive and special attention should be paid to vulnerable populations. Summer-Fall 2024 Yet to be determined based on outcome of Learning Sessions listed under Goal #7. Adhoc subcommittee and staff time. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Determine possible roll for a representative of the HRC to play with the newly formed Youth Advisory Board (a formal City advisory board). N/A 4     Packet Pg. 235     PROJECT/GOAL 7: Learning Sessions Learning Sessions - Engage in learning sessions to gain more understanding on the following topics before proceeding with any HRC action: ● Better understanding of the City’s “Safe Streets for All” safety action plan (PH) - Completed ● Better understand the city’s response to respite/shelter needs of the unhoused during extreme weather events. (CC) - Completed ● Better understand the demographics of city staff and commission to understand if there are underrepresented groups. (I&B) ● Examine the post COVID impact on the community, including housing as part of healthcare; inflation/unemployment/effects of AI. (PH) ● Presentation on the City’s Plan to positively affect climate change with an eye to understanding how it takes the needs of vulnerable populations into consideration. (CC) BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL- APPROVED Learning sessions are utilized by the HRC to explore an issue with the help of subject matter experts in order to 1) Become informed on the topic(s); 2) Explore whether there is a role for the HRC in addressing/recommending any action. During the term covered by this workplan Staff and HRC commissioner time Lower level of staff and adhoc subcommittee time. HRC discussions, deliberations, actions and recommendations are all well served by the review of information presented by subject matter experts. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Priority level of the individual Learning Sessions will be determined by the HRC. N/A PROJECT/GOAL 7: Exploratory Exploratory –Adhoc subcommittee to explore topics raised below at the Workplan retreat to further coalesce thinking before agendizing as a Learning Session. ● The financial hardship for many to live in the community as the income needed to afford living in Palo Alto is untenable. (HEJD) ● Create a grassroots effort to re-engage vulnerable, underserved, minority community members in public meetings. Review/improve media and marketing outreach for the HRC. (I&B) BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL- APPROVED Fall-Winter Adhoc subcommittee and staff time. N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Lower Priority N/A 4     Packet Pg. 236     PROJECT/GOAL 8: Emerging Issues Emerging Issues - The HRC will identify emerging issues in the community, prioritize those that need further attention and bring any major initiatives, including those that involve significant staff time to the Council for approval. The Commission will also be responsive to future referrals by the Council. BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED The HRC has the discretion to act with respect to any human relations matter when the commission finds that any person or group does not benefit fully from public or private opportunities or resources in the community, or is unfairly or differently treated due to factors of concern to the commission. Ongoing TBD TBD N/A HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED POLICY UPDATE Lower priority N/A 4     Packet Pg. 237     From:Aram James To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed; h.etzko@gmail.com; Stump, Molly; Figueroa, Eric; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Emily Mibach; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; editor@paweekly.com; Enberg, Nicholas; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; EPA Today; Raymond Goins; Human Relations Commission; Sean Allen; Pat M; Baker, Rob; Robert. Jonsen; Andre Jimenez; Jeff Conrad; Lee, Craig Subject:San Jose approves $620K settlement for 2020 George Floyd protest injuries Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:57:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. San Jose approves $620K settlement for George Floyd protest injuries https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/03/san-jose-george-floyd-protest-injuries-settlement/ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 238     From:Aram James To:Tim James Cc:Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Vicki Veenker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lotus Fong; LaDoris Cordell; Jeff Conrad; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Drekmeier, Peter; Tom DuBois; Gardener, Liz; Lait, Jonathan; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; editor@paweekly.com; Dave Price; Don Austin; Doug Minkler; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Bill Johnson; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Pat M; Marina Lopez; Cait James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Yolanda Conaway; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Dennis Upton; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Zelkha, Mila; Salem Ajluni; Council, City; Friends of Cubberley; Gennady Sheyner; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen Subject:Re: "My tolerance with the American Jews" has "completely run out": Charlie Kirk Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:01:55 PM Attachments:image128822.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Tim, I most certainly read the article before I circulated it. I found the white wingers' view interesting and provocative and am glad for your feedback. Aram On Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM Tim James <TJames@rsaplaw.com> wrote: Aram— As exciting as the headline apparently was for you, you should have taken a look at the article before essentially adopting it as your own. When you do, you won’t be happy about what you signed onto. From: Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:34 AM To: Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@cityofpaloalto.org>; keith.Reckdahl@cityofpaloalto.org; Vicki Veenker <vicki.veenker@gmail.com>; Julie Lythcott-Haims <julieforpaloalto@gmail.com>; Lotus Fong <lyfong@pacbell.net>; LaDoris Cordell <ladoris.cordell@sanjoseca.gov>; Jeff Conrad <jeff_conrad@msn.com>; Human Relations Commission <hrc@cityofpaloalto.org>; Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>; Peter Drekmeier <PDrekmeier@earthlink.net>; Tom DuBois {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 239     <tom.dubois@gmail.com>; Liz Gardner <Gardnerjaqua@gmail.com>; Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@cityofpaloalto.org>; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23 <jessica@speiser.net>; Ed Lauing <elauing@equitysearchpartners.com>; editor@paweekly.com; Dave Price <price@padailypost.com>; Don Austin <daustin@pausd.org>; Doug Minkler <dminkler@dminkler.com>; GRP-City Council <council@redwoodcity.org>; Bill Newell <billnewell2850@gmail.com>; Bill Johnson <Bjohnson@embarcaderopublishing.com>; EPA Today <epatoday@epatoday.org>; Diana Diamond <dianaLdiamond@gmail.com>; Nash, Betsy <BNash@menlopark.org>; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Pat M <p.marshall81@ymail.com>; Marina Lopez <marinalopez8@gmail.com>; Cait James <caitlin.a.james@gmail.com>; Tim James <TJames@rsaplaw.com>; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com>; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Binder, Andrew <Andrew.Binder@cityofpaloalto.org>; Reifschneider, James <james.reifschneider@cityofpaloalto.org>; Yolanda Conaway <yconaway@pausd.org>; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com <jason.green@bayareanewsgroup.com>; DuJuan Green <dujuang@sbcglobal.net>; dennis burns <dennis.r.burns@gmail.com>; Dennis Upton <denkafer1@yahoo.com> Cc: Jeff Rosen <info@jeffrosen.org>; Jay Boyarsky <jboyarsky@dao.sccgov.org>; Josh Becker <becker.josh@gmail.com>; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg <supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org>; Mila Zelkha <mila.zelkha@gmail.com>; Salem Ajluni <ajluni@hotmail.com>; CityCouncil <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Friends of Cubberley <friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com>; Gennady Sheyner <gsheyner@embarcaderomedia.org>; Roberta Ahlquist <finnroberta@gmail.com>; Sean Allen <sallen6444@yahoo.com> Subject: 'My tolerance with the American Jews' has 'completely run out': Charlie Kirk ' 'My tolerance with the American Jews' has 'completely run out': Charlie Kirk My tolerance with the American Jews' has 'completely run out': Charlie Kirk Source: Raw Story https://share.newsbreak.com/ddtbuird?s=i0 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 240     From:Aram James To:Jeff Rosen Cc:Jay Boyarsky; Gennady Sheyner; Council, City; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Gardener, Liz; Noel Sanborn; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; San José Spotlight; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Pat M; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; board@valleywater.org; Yolanda Conaway; Emily Mibach; Dana St. George; Gerry Gras; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Doug Minkler; Zelkha, Mila; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; sharon jackson; Rose Lynn; Karen Holman; Drekmeier, Peter; Veenker, Vicki; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Raymond Goins; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Dave Price; editor@paweekly.com; Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Perron, Zachary; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Human Relations Commission; Friends of Cubberley; Burt, Patrick; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; h.etzko@gmail.com; Sameena Usman; Robert Salonga; Raj Jayadev; chuck jagoda; Charlotte Casey; Rodriguez, Miguel; Daniel Barton; Don Austin; yolanda; Diana Diamond; Dennis Upton; Bill Newell; Tom DuBois; Hans-Peter Tiemann; Nious, Kevin (NBCUniversal); Binder, Andrew; Robert Handa; Reifschneider, James; Barberini, Christopher; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Clerk, City; Palo Alto Free Press; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Baker, Rob; Jay Boyarsky; EPA Today; cromero@cityofepa.org; Cribbs, Anne; Angel, David; Templeton, Cari; Braden Cartwright; Ed Lauing; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Roberta Ahlquist; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Linda Jolley; Tim James; Marina Lopez; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; Afanasiev, Alex; Lee, Craig; Nicole Chiu-Wang; Rowena Chiu; Patrice Ventresca Subject:Should DA Jeff Rosen recuse his office from the Stanford 12 Case?You be the judge? Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:09:59 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Jeff, Aram here. I hope you and your family are doing well. I will write more later. Given your long history of advocacy for the State of Israel, your Israeli citizenship, your recent handshake with Bibi, and your apparent antipathy towards the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation, I believe it would be wise for you to recuse yourself and your office from the Stanford 12 Case. The optics of this situation are problematic for you. I agree with you that non-violent protest is protected by the First Amendment, and I also recognize that vandalism can be a crime. However, when property damage occurs, even if it is substantial, to prevent a greater crime—such as genocide or the destruction of a culture—this vandalism may be excused. We can certainly debate this matter, but I believe you are an honorable person, and with a bit of self-reflection, you will do the right thing. Please feel free to call me at any time to discuss this most critical matter. Best regards, Aram James P.S. Please correct me if I have any factual inaccuracies. If you are not an Israeli citizen, please inform me. Additionally, if you did not shake Bibi's hand during his recent visit to the Bay Area, kindly clarify that as well. “We felt like we couldn’t be anywhere else,” shared Hausner alumna Rachel Rosen (Class of 2013) in describing her family’s visit to Israel in January. Best regards, Aram https://share.google/9SlM3r4qyrVkmyA4W {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 241     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 242     From:Tim James To:Aram James; Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Vicki Veenker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lotus Fong; LaDoris Cordell; Jeff Conrad; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Drekmeier, Peter; Tom DuBois; Gardener, Liz; Lait, Jonathan; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; editor@paweekly.com; Dave Price; Don Austin; Doug Minkler; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Bill Johnson; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Pat M; Marina Lopez; Cait James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Yolanda Conaway; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Dennis Upton Cc:Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Zelkha, Mila; Salem Ajluni; Council, City; Friends of Cubberley; Gennady Sheyner; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen Subject:RE: "My tolerance with the American Jews" has "completely run out": Charlie Kirk Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:03:15 AM Attachments:image128822.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Aram— As exciting as the headline apparently was for you, you should have taken a look at the article before essentially adopting it as your own. When you do, you won’t be happy about what you signed onto. From: Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:34 AM To: Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@cityofpaloalto.org>; keith.Reckdahl@cityofpaloalto.org; Vicki Veenker <vicki.veenker@gmail.com>; Julie Lythcott-Haims <julieforpaloalto@gmail.com>; Lotus Fong <lyfong@pacbell.net>; LaDoris Cordell <ladoris.cordell@sanjoseca.gov>; Jeff Conrad <jeff_conrad@msn.com>; Human Relations Commission <hrc@cityofpaloalto.org>; Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>; Peter Drekmeier <PDrekmeier@earthlink.net>; Tom DuBois <tom.dubois@gmail.com>; Liz Gardner <Gardnerjaqua@gmail.com>; Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@cityofpaloalto.org>; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23 <jessica@speiser.net>; Ed Lauing <elauing@equitysearchpartners.com>; editor@paweekly.com; Dave Price This message needs your attention No employee in your company has ever replied to this person. 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Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:53:49 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i ​​​​​​​“We felt like we couldn’t be anywhere else,” shared Hausner alumna Rachel Rosen (Class of 2013), in describing her family’s January visit to Israel. In … https://share.google/9SlM3r4qyrVkmyA4W This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 245     From:Aram James To:Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Vicki Veenker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lotus Fong; LaDoris Cordell; Jeff Conrad; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Drekmeier, Peter; Tom DuBois; Gardener, Liz; Lait, Jonathan; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; editor@paweekly.com; Dave Price; Don Austin; Doug Minkler; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Bill Johnson; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Pat M; Marina Lopez; Cait James; Tim James; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Yolanda Conaway; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Dennis Upton Cc:Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Zelkha, Mila; Salem Ajluni; Council, City; Friends of Cubberley; Gennady Sheyner; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen Subject:"My tolerance with the American Jews" has "completely run out": Charlie Kirk Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:34:41 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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' 'My tolerance with the American Jews' has 'completely run out': Charlie Kirk My tolerance with the American Jews' has 'completely run out': Charlie Kirk Source: Raw Story https://share.newsbreak.com/ddtbuird?s=i0 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 246     From:Aram James To:Burt, Patrick; Blackshire, Geoffrey; Jasso, Tamara; Veenker, Vicki; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Cait James; Council, City; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; Sean Allen; Raj Jayadev; Jose Valle; Donna Wallach; Jeff Conrad; EPA Today; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Dennis Upton; Rodriguez, Miguel; Damon Silver; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; Human Relations Commission; Shikada, Ed; Liz Kniss; chuck jagoda; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Roberta Ahlquist; Friends of Cubberley; Zelkha, Mila; Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Raymond Goins; Palo Alto Free Press; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org Subject:Some of them even know what they’re doing: Eugene Blackwell, who served time in a Colorado prison for robbery in the early 2000s, battled wildfires as part of an inmate firefighting crew. Over the past six years he’s lived in his white car parked on As... Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:21:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. The mayor of San Jose is an Ass-as he continues to criminalize the unhoused of San Jose. Some of them even know what they’re doing: Eugene Blackwell, who served time in a Colorado prison for robbery in the early 2000s, battled wildfires as part of an inmate firefighting crew. Over the past six years he’s lived in his white car parked on Asbury Street, he’s been training his neighbors. Homeless dig in to protect ‘community’ https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=3c5a47b3-3dae- 4fba-8684-14b36789a0dc&appcode=SAN252&eguid=7218b39a-047b-4b12-9aef- 14e68629380a&pnum=1# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 247     From:Aram James To:Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith Cc:Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; board@pausd.org; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; EPA Today; Gardener, Liz; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Pat M; Sean Allen; Holman, Karen (external); Drekmeier, Peter; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Roberta Ahlquist; Rose Lynn; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; GRP-City Council; Diana Diamond; Dave Price; Angel, David; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Veenker, Vicki; Dana St. George; Gerry Gras; Cait James; Zelkha, Mila Subject:A sad sad situation ! Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:12:46 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Boulder attack victims up to 12 https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=61aec0c0-20e6- 4cb4-9145-460bbfde8927&appcode=SAN252&eguid=7218b39a-047b-4b12-9aef- 14e68629380a&pnum=2# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 248     From:Aram James To:Stone, Greer Cc:Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; h.etzko@gmail.com; Marina Lopez; Pat M; Sean Allen; Cait James; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Josie James- Le; Jose Valle Subject:Paz-Cedillos: We can’t change the world without changing how we lead Date:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:55:47 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i In our sector, that’s like setting a goal to improve youth mental health without rethinking your after-school curriculum, parent engagement or referral systems. The vision is there, but the scaffolding is missing. Paz-Cedillos: We can’t change the world without changing how we lead - San José Spotlight https://sanjosespotlight.com/paz-cedillos-we-cant-change-the-world-without-changing-how- we-lead/ This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 249     From:Uzma Minhas To:Human Relations Commission Cc:Mary Kate Stimmler; Katie Causey; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Donald A. Barr; Karnam Sridhar; Adriana Eberle Subject:Update Needed on Anti-Discrimination Trainings Date:Monday, June 2, 2025 1:11:23 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear HRC, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to follow up on an issue I have raised consistently for over a year and a half regarding the urgent need for city-led trainings addressing Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and antisemitism. To date, I have not received any substantive update regarding if, when, or how these trainings will be implemented across all city staff, including councilmembers, board members, and affiliated personnel. Given the escalating need for cultural understanding and equity in our community, this delay is deeply concerning. I am respectfully asking for the following: 1. What is the current status of the Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and antisemitism trainings? 2. Have any of these trainings already occurred for city staff, council members, or affiliated personnel? If so, when and who participated? 3. If not, what is the timeline for implementing these trainings and who will be required to attend? 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 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 250     4. What steps are being taken to ensure these trainings are substantive, community-informed, and address the specific forms of bias mentioned? This is a matter of public trust and accountability, and I urge the city to demonstrate leadership by taking concrete and transparent action. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response. Best, Uzma {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 251     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Gardener, Liz; Reckdahl, Keith; Lauing, Ed; GRP-City Council; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Tim James; Cait James; Lewis james; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Templeton, Cari; EPA Today; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Pat M; Burt, Patrick; DuJuan Green; gstone22@gmail.com; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Clerk; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Doug Minkler; Gennady Sheyner; Ruth Silver Taube; Wagner, April; Anna Griffin; h.etzko@gmail.com; Gerry Gras; Dana St. George; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Jay Boyarsky; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Foley, Michael; Zelkha, Mila; Rodriguez, Miguel; Damon Silver; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Donna Wallach; Enberg, Nicholas; Friends of Cubberley; Palo Alto Free Press; Drekmeier, Peter; Roberta Ahlquist; Lotus Fong; Marina Lopez; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Patrice Ventresca; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Raymond Goins; Perron, Zachary; Afanasiev, Alex; Mickie Winkler; Shikada, Ed; Tom DuBois; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; qy2103@columbia.edu Subject:A man is in custody and suspected in an attack in Boulder. Five people were burned and witnesses said the suspect threw molitov cocktails. They were part of a m… Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 5:34:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i A man is in custody and suspected in an attack in Boulder. Five people were burned and witnesses said the suspect threw molitov cocktails. They were part of a m… https://share.google/ptbxYapbsrOGAuQBm This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 252     From:Aram James To:Veenker, Vicki Cc:Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Reckdahl, Keith; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott- Haims, Julie; Burt, Patrick; Emily Mibach; Gennady Sheyner; Dave Price; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Gardener, Liz; Donna Wallach; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; board@pausd.org; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; BoardOperations; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; city.council@menlopark.gov; Council, City; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Pat M; Rose Lynn; sharon jackson; walter wilson; Marina Lopez; Cait James; Josie James-Le; Tim James; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; GRP-City Council; Binder, Andrew; Cribbs, Anne; Angel, David; Roberta Ahlquist; Robert. Jonsen; Baker, Rob; Diana Diamond; Lotus Fong; Friends of Cubberley; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Human Relations Commission; Vara Ramakrishnan; josh@joshsalcman.com; Holman, Karen (external); jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Daniel Kottke; Drekmeier, Peter; Tom DuBois; Jasso, Tamara; Gerry Gras; Dana St. George; Dan Okonkwo; Karen Holman; Lu, George; quimani2@yahoo.com; Palo Alto Free Press; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Patrice Ventresca; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bill Newell; Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; cromero@cityofepa.org; Lee, Craig; Afanasiev, Alex; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Dennis Upton; Figueroa, Eric; h.etzko@gmail.com; EPA Today Subject:In Gaza, the West Is Enabling the Most transparent Genocide in Human History," Richard Falk Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 3:49:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 253     From:Aram James To:Veenker, Vicki Cc:Reckdahl, Keith; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Emily Mibach; Gennady Sheyner; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Dave Price; Sean Allen; Pat M; Gardener, Liz; Roberta Ahlquist; Baker, Rob; EPA Today; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Cait James; Tim James; Josie James-Le; Marina Lopez; board@pausd.org; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Donna Wallach; Ruth Silver Taube; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; cromero@cityofepa.org; Lee, Craig; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Barberini, Christopher; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Salem Ajluni; Raymond Goins; Daniel Kottke; Karen Holman; Drekmeier, Peter; Tom DuBois; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Palo Alto Free Press; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Friends of Cubberley; Lotus Fong; Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; BoardOperations; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Bill Newell; Mickie Winkler; h.etzko@gmail.com; Vara Ramakrishnan; Patrice Ventresca; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Jeff Conrad; Diana Diamond; Doug Minkler; Bains, Paul; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Enberg, Nicholas Subject:MIT bans class president from graduation commencement after pro-Palestinian speech Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 9:15:39 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i MIT bans class president from graduation commencement after pro-Palestinian speech Megha Vemuri called out MIT for having research ties with the Israeli army and "aiding and abetting" the country with its "assault on the Palestinian people." MIT bans class president from graduation commencement after pro-Palestinian speech https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mit-bans-class-president-graduation- commencement-palestinian-speech-rcna210023 This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 254     From:Aram James To:Raymond Goins; Jose Valle; Sean Allen; Pat M; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today; DuJuan Green; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; Dave Price; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Afanasiev, Alex; Emily Mibach; h.etzko@gmail.com; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; cromero@cityofepa.org; Human Relations Commission Subject:After nearly 6,000 California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids, officials launch sweeping review Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:47:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 255     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Pat M; Rose Lynn; sharon jackson; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Jeff Rosen; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Dave Price; h.etzko@gmail.com; Jay Boyarsky; Human Relations Commission; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Holman, Karen (external); Tom DuBois; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Perron, Zachary; Foley, Michael; Rodriguez, Miguel; Raymond Goins; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Gerry Gras; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; board@pausd.org; Bill Newell; BoardOperations; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; EPA Today; city.council@menlopark.gov; Cait James; Tim James; Marina Lopez Subject:Todd Chrisley said that he witnessed "injustices" against Black inmates while in prison: "They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but … Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:58:03 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Todd Chrisley said that he witnessed 'injustices' against Black inmates while in prison: 'They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but … Todd Chrisley admits he got specialtreatment in prison over Black inmates:'We know why I wasn't denied that' Source: EW.com https://share.google/9WhLtQSFuLZEjjPw6 This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 256     From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Lu, George Cc:Ed Lauing; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Emily Mibach; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josie James-Le; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; chuck jagoda; h.etzko@gmail.com; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Raymond Goins; Jeff Conrad; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Salem Ajluni; Josh Becker; Veenker, Vicki; Vara Ramakrishnan; Bill Newell; Ruth Silver Taube; Doug Minkler; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; EPA Today; District4@sanjoseca.gov; District10@sanjoseca.gov; Marina Lopez; Pat M; caitlin.a.james@gnail.com; Tim James; Palo Alto Free Press; Friends of Cubberley; Burt, Patrick; Bains, Paul; Baker, Rob; Roberta Ahlquist; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Gennady Sheyner; sharon jackson; Shikada, Ed; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; Templeton, Cari; Anna Griffin; Cribbs, Anne; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; Enberg, Nicholas; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Mickie Winkler; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Bill Johnson; Gardener, Liz; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; District5@sanjoseca.gov; District2@sanjoseca.gov; District3@sanjoseca.gov; District9@sanjoseca.gov; Damon Silver; Rodriguez, Miguel; Stump, Molly Subject:Demonstrators outside the Palo Alto Courthouse were threatened with arrest as sheriff’s deputies moved to disperse the crowd Date:Thursday, May 29, 2025 11:23:43 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i ELIMINATE ISRAEL NOW!! Demonstrators outside the Palo Alto Courthouse were threatened with arrest as sheriff’s deputies moved to disperse the crowd Source: The Mercury News https://share.google/JoZnxzH9F1QwG5ehp This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 257     From:Aram James To:Binder, Andrew; Aram James; Reifschneider, James; Gardener, Liz; Sean Allen; Daniel Kottke; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; chuck jagoda; Chris Colohan; Council, City; ladoris cordell; Ruth Silver Taube; Templeton, Cari; Jeff Rosen; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; board@pausd.org; Jay Boyarsky; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Enberg, Nicholas; Jeff Conrad; Veenker, Vicki; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Burt, Patrick; Roberta Ahlquist; Emily Mibach; Dave Price; Pat M; Sheree Roth; sharon jackson; Yolanda Conaway; Donna Wallach; Doug Minkler; Julie Lythcott-Haims Cc:Palo Alto Free Press; Bains, Paul; Gennady Sheyner; Sheriff Transparency; Greg Tanaka Subject:Re: Get Up or We Will Slam You’: Florida Deputies Body Slammed Unarmed Black Man After Paralyzing Him. That Man Just Received a $5.5 Million Settlement Date:Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:19:08 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i On Thu, May 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Get Up or We Will Slam You’: FloridaDeputies Body Slammed Unarmed BlackMan After Paralyzing Him. That Man JustReceived a $5.5 Million Settlement Timmie Lee Knox, a then 17-year-old Black teen, was on his way to a kids' party when he ended up Tasered and paralyzed by a Palm Beach County sheriff’s Source: Atlanta Black Star https://share.google/WciECBqvgDlYBzvAr This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 258     From:Aram James To:Binder, Andrew; Aram James; Reifschneider, James; Gardener, Liz; Sean Allen; Daniel Kottke; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; chuck jagoda; Chris Colohan; Council, City; ladoris cordell; Ruth Silver Taube; Templeton, Cari; Jeff Rosen; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; board@pausd.org; Jay Boyarsky; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Enberg, Nicholas; Jeff Conrad; Veenker, Vicki; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Burt, Patrick; Roberta Ahlquist; Emily Mibach; Dave Price; Pat M; Sheree Roth; sharon jackson; Yolanda Conaway; Donna Wallach; Doug Minkler; Julie Lythcott-Haims Cc:Palo Alto Free Press; Bains, Paul; Gennady Sheyner; Sheriff Transparency; Greg Tanaka Subject:Get Up or We Will Slam You’: Florida Deputies Body Slammed Unarmed Black Man After Paralyzing Him. That Man Just Received a $5.5 Million Settlement Date:Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:09:24 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Get Up or We Will Slam You’: FloridaDeputies Body Slammed Unarmed BlackMan After Paralyzing Him. That Man JustReceived a $5.5 Million Settlement This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 259     From:Aram James To:Veenker, Vicki Cc:Reckdahl, Keith; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; Binder, Andrew; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Rosen; board@valleywater.org; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; chuck jagoda; Friends of Cubberley; Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; GRP-City Clerk; Diana Diamond; EPA Today; Bains, Paul; Figueroa, Eric; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; h.etzko@gmail.com; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Lori Meyers; Gennady Sheyner; Sheree Roth Subject:Israel Bombs Home of Gaza Pediatrician, Killing 9 of Her 10 Kids, in Latest Attack on Health Workers Date:Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:37:47 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 260     From:Aram James To:Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Gardener, Liz; Friends of Cubberley; Zelkha, Mila; Cribbs, Anne; Carina Merrick; board@pausd.org; Council, City; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Doug Minkler; Emily Mibach; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; EPA Today; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen; Pat M; Rose Lynn; sharon jackson; Gennady Sheyner; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Diana Diamond; Salem Ajluni; Cait James; Tim James; Marina Lopez; GRP-City Council; Clerk, City; City Attorney; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Enberg, Nicholas; Bill Newell; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Palo Alto Free Press; Ruth Silver Taube; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Lee, Craig; Afanasiev, Alex; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg Subject:A regional cup final was abandoned on Sunday because the venue’s management allegedly objected to Palestine flags in the stands. Date:Monday, May 26, 2025 1:24:24 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Cup final abandoned as fans and players wave Palestine flags A regional cup final was abandoned on Sunday because the venue’s management allegedly objected to Palestine flags in the stands. Source: Yahoo Sports https://share.google/vxCv75m7hYGQpyjRX Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 261     From:Aram James To:Binder, Andrew; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Sean Allen; Wagner, April; Pat M; Jeff Rosen; Rose Lynn; h.etzko@gmail.com; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Vicki Veenker; Rowena Chiu; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; Jay Boyarsky; Baker, Rob; Roberta Ahlquist; Lotus Fong; BoardOperations; Bill Newell; Friends of Cubberley; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; DNG Letters; Doug Minkler; Ruth Silver Taube; Ed Lauing; Reckdahl, Keith; Gerry Gras; Lu, George; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; GRP-City Council; Gardener, Liz; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Human Relations Commission; Paul Bains; Afanasiev, Alex; Emily Mibach; Zelkha, Mila; Foley, Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; Cribbs, Anne; Dave Price; Angel, David; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; District7@sanjoseca.gov; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Salem Ajluni; walter wilson; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Henry Etzkowitz; Bill Johnson; editor@almanacnews.com; editor@paweekly.com; Gennady Sheyner; Rodriguez, Miguel; Damon Silver; Stump, Molly; Shikada, Ed; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; GRP-City Clerk; Council, City; City Attorney; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Clerk, City; Jose Valle; Vara Ramakrishnan; qy2103@columbia.edu Subject:Re: A series on the damage police dogs inflict on Americans, published in collaboration with AL.com, IndyStar and the Invisible Institute. Date:Monday, May 26, 2025 12:32:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i On Mon, May 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: FYI: 2020 award-winning series a must see!!! A series on the damage police dogs inflict on Americans, published in collaboration with AL.com, IndyStar and the Invisible Institute. Source: The Marshall Project https://share.google/UZpeatIP5QugXD4K6 Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 262     From:Aram James To:Binder, Andrew; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Sean Allen; Wagner, April; Pat M; Jeff Rosen; Rose Lynn; h.etzko@gmail.com; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Vicki Veenker; Rowena Chiu; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; Jay Boyarsky; Baker, Rob; Roberta Ahlquist; Lotus Fong; BoardOperations; Bill Newell; Friends of Cubberley; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; DNG Letters; Doug Minkler; Ruth Silver Taube; Ed Lauing; Reckdahl, Keith; Gerry Gras; Lu, George; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; GRP-City Council; Gardener, Liz; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Human Relations Commission; Paul Bains; Afanasiev, Alex; Emily Mibach; Zelkha, Mila; Foley, Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; Cribbs, Anne; Dave Price; Angel, David; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; District7@sanjoseca.gov; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Salem Ajluni; walter wilson; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Henry Etzkowitz; Bill Johnson; editor@almanacnews.com; editor@paweekly.com; Gennady Sheyner Subject:A series on the damage police dogs inflict on Americans, published in collaboration with AL.com, IndyStar and the Invisible Institute. Date:Monday, May 26, 2025 12:11:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i FYI: 2020 award-winning series a must see!!! A series on the damage police dogs inflict on Americans, published in collaboration with AL.com, IndyStar and the Invisible Institute. Source: The Marshall Project https://share.google/UZpeatIP5QugXD4K6 Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 263     From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith; Vicki Veenker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Zelkha, Mila; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; board@pausd.org; Bill Newell; BoardOperations; board@valleywater.org; h.etzko@gmail.com; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Human Relations Commission; Daniel Kottke; Doug Minkler; Roberta Ahlquist; Rose Lynn; Sean Allen; sharon jackson; Pat M; Lotus Fong; Linda Jolley; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Salem Ajluni; Sameena Usman; Gardener, Liz; Lu, George; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Clerk, City; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; cotton.gaines@cityofpaloalto.org; City Attorney; Stump, Molly; Ruth Silver Taube; GRP-City Clerk; GRP-City Council; Cribbs, Anne; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; Ruben Abrica; Ruth Silver Taube (rsilvertaube@scu.edu); Donna Wallach; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; Dave Price; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Friends of Cubberley; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Raymond Goins; Angel, David; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; Ed Lauing; Rowena Chiu; Drekmeier, Peter; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Conrad; Jay Boyarsky; Roberta Ahlquist; Baker, Rob; Afanasiev, Alex; editor@almanacnews.com; Shikada, Ed Subject:Re: Vote NO on AB715 Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 6:21:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM AROC Action <campaigns@arocaction.org> wrote: Dear Aram James, Thank you for making your voice heard. A copy of the email you sent is included below. Please encourage everyone you know to visit bit.ly/ab715 to do the same. AROC Action I am writing to you today to express my strong opposition to AB 715 (Zbur & Addis). This is a dangerous bill that seeks to silence Palestinian and Arab histories and perspectives on one of the most pressing issues of our time: Gaza and Palestine. As noted at the May 14 Assembly Education Committee hearing, and in a recent SF Chronicle article (bit.ly/sfcab715), this bill is deeply flawed and fails to include a concrete definition of antisemitism, which is guaranteed to lead to its politicization and weaponization, similar to what we are seeing at the federal level by the Trump Administration. Additionally, the bill changes the definition of nationality, employs a mechanism to facilitate right-wing style book bans, and will lead to the targeting of teachers and school board members on allegations of weaponized antisemitism. The murders in DC this week underscore the urgency of disentangling antisemitism from anti-Zionism, and we must all work together to end this cycle of violence and recrimination. This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 264     Stopping hate requires us to have difficult and complex conversations at our educational institutions, and AB 715 strips us of our democratic ability to do so. I urge you to stand against censorship and attacks on freedom of speech and critical thinking in California public education. Vote NO on AB 715. Sincerely, Aram James {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 265     From:Aram James To:Reckdahl, Keith; Vicki Veenker; Lauing, Ed; Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov Cc:h.etzko@gmail.com; Binder, Andrew; Enberg, Nicholas; Emily Mibach; EPA Today; Dave Price; Diana Diamond; Lotus Fong; Gardener, Liz; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen; Rose Lynn; sharon jackson; Pat M; Gennady Sheyner; Cait James; Tim James; Doug Minkler; Marina Lopez; Ruth Silver Taube; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Bill Newell; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Baker, Rob; Raymond Goins; Daniel Kottke; Angel, David; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Clerk, City; Council, City; City Attorney; molly.o"neal@pdo.sccgov.org; Lu, George; Blackshire, Geoffrey; Jasso, Tamara; Lee, Craig; Cribbs, Anne; Anna Griffin; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; Zelkha, Mila; ParkRec Commission; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; board@valleywater.org; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan Subject:Exonerating them of culpability is cowardly or mendacious, or both of these Date:Friday, May 23, 2025 8:58:24 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Exonerating them of culpability is cowardly or mendacious, or both of these https://share.google/wOoaUgttWRvh29duI Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 266     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Friends of Cubberley; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; Henry Etzkowitz; Doug Minkler; Salem Ajluni Subject:Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 8:36:24 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/middleeast/diplomats-israeli-fire-west-bank-intl? cid=ios_app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 267     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Burt, Patrick; Emily Mibach; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Friends of Cubberley; Lotus Fong; Tim James; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Patrice Ventresca; Dave Price; Jeff Conrad; Sean Allen; sharon jackson; Rose Lynn; Rodriguez, Miguel; Damon Silver; Diana Diamond; Doug Minkler; Donna Wallach; Enberg, Nicholas; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; Mickie Winkler; Baker, Rob; Roberta Ahlquist; Robert. Jonsen; Roberta Roth; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; Salem Ajluni; Zelkha, Mila; Michelle; editor@paweekly.com; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Hayden; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; BoardOperations; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Tom DuBois; dennis burns; Binder, Andrew; Perron, Zachary; Zahra Billoo; Gardener, Liz; Raymond Goins; Holman, Karen (external); Karen Holman; Templeton, Cari; Bains, Paul; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Brian Good; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; qy2103@columbia.edu; Figueroa, Eric; Afanasiev, Alex; Vara Ramakrishnan; Steve Wagstaffe Subject:JVP is guided by a vision of justice, equality and freedom for all people. We unequivocally oppose Zionism because it is counter to those ideals. Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:18:32 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Our Approach to Zionism JVP is guided by a vision of justice, equality and freedom for all people. We unequivocally oppose Zionism because it is counter to those ideals. Source: JVP https://share.google/4YgEcaPP7I6IUwNVH Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 268     From:Aram James To:Jay Boyarsky; planning.commision@cityofpaloalto.org Cc:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Ed Lauing; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Jeff Rosen; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; board@pausd.org; Josh Becker; Roberta Ahlquist; Figueroa, Eric; Emily Mibach; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Reckdahl, Keith; Lu, George; Council, City; Shikada, Ed; editor@paweekly.com; Kallas, Emily; Dave Price; EPA Today; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Jeff Hayden; Rosen, Jeff; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen (external); Doug Minkler; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Bains, Paul; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Afanasiev, Alex; Henry Etzkowitz; Perron, Zachary; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Friends of Cubberley; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Burt, Patrick; Daniel Kottke; Reckdahl, Keith; GRP-City Clerk; City Attorney; Clerk, City; Lotus Fong; Diana Diamond; dennis burns; Gardener, Liz; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; DuJuan Green; Dennis Upton; Human Relations Commission Subject:This memo is intended to provide the American-Muslim community with a set of criteria by which to determine whether or not to work with various Jewish organizat… Date:Sunday, May 18, 2025 8:34:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Another reason Vicki’s Unity Agreement was a scam This memo is intended to provide the American-Muslim community with a set of criteria by which to determine whether or not to work with various Jewish organizat… Source: AMP https://share.google/9oGDaDRGbwHKADzyq Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 269     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Reckdahl, Keith; Lauing, Ed; Mickie Winkler; Gerry Gras; Roberta Ahlquist; Gardener, Liz; planning.commision@cityofpaloalto.org; ParkRec Commission; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Reckdahl, Keith; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser; board@pausd.org; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sean Allen; Pat M; sharon jackson; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; Cait James; Tim James; Marina Lopez; Henry Etzkowitz; Lotus Fong; Drekmeier, Peter; Friends of Cubberley; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; Holman, Karen (external); Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; city.council@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; Bill Newell; Roberta Ahlquist; Roberta Roth; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Baker, Rob; Barberini, Christopher; Rowena Chiu; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; gstone22@gmail.com; Greg Tanaka; Ruth Silver Taube; Donna Wallach; Salem Ajluni; Stump, Molly; Tom DuBois; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Steve Wagstaffe; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Linda Jolley; Raymond Goins; Doug Minkler; Diana Diamond; Emily Mibach; Dave Price; Figueroa, Eric; chuck jagoda; Zelkha, Mila; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; District10@sanjoseca.gov; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan; Enberg, Nicholas; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today; James Quadra; Bryan Gobin; Foley, Michael; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Lee, Craig; Cribbs, Anne; Templeton, Cari; Bains, Paul; Perron, Zachary; Zahra Billoo; Robert. Jonsen; Rose Lynn; Rodriguez, Miguel; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Hayden; Vara Ramakrishnan; Sheriff Transparency; Patrice Ventresca; editor@paweekly.com; Afanasiev, Alex; Lu, George Subject:A months-long investigation found even the smallest hints of dissent are often met with unemployment. Date:Sunday, May 18, 2025 1:56:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i An important piece for anti-Zionist Jews and their supporters to read! U.S. Jewish Institutions Are Purging Their Staffs of Anti-Zionists A months-long investigation found even the smallest hints of dissent are often met with unemployment. Source: In These Times https://share.google/UZxQsvGbeAk3TLghf Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 270     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Emily Mibach; Zelkha, Mila; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; planning.commision@cityofpaloalto.org; ParkRec Commission; Cribbs, Anne; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Steve Wagstaffe; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; board@valleywater.org; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Dave Price; Gennady Sheyner; Braden Cartwright; Brian Good; Roberta Ahlquist; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Henry Etzkowitz; Mickie Winkler; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Perron, Zachary; Human Relations Commission; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Pat M; Sean Allen; sharon jackson; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Donna Wallach; Friends of Cubberley; Figueroa, Eric; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Burt, Patrick; Reckdahl, Keith; Gerry Gras; Lu, George; Daniel Kottke; Jeff Hayden; Bill Newell; editor@almanacnews.com; editor@paweekly.com; EPA Today; Council, City; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Angel, David; Dan Okonkwo; Dana St. George; Bryan Gobin; Stump, Molly; Shikada, Ed; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; GRP-City Clerk; Bains, Paul; dennis burns; Dennis Upton; DuJuan Green; Rowena Chiu Subject:Eurovision crew members were also hit with paint during the incident at the grand final in Basel Date:Saturday, May 17, 2025 5:14:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i ELIMINATE THE STATE OF ISRAEL NO MORE NAZI GENOCIDE Israeli singer Yuval Raphael was left “shaken and upset” after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to storm the stage during the Eurovision Song Contest final. Eurovision crew members were also hit with paint during the incident at the grand final in Basel Source: The Independent https://share.google/dtQm5lOFdwAlX1PA2 Shared via the Google app This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 271     From:Nasser Mohamed To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Walk With Me — Join Threads of Pride and #WALKFORUS Date:Friday, May 16, 2025 12:40:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. #WalkWithUs: Pledge your treasure, time or talent From the runway to the streets, walk with us in bold, joyful resistance. Pledge to give your treasure, time or talent to power queer liberation. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 272     Dear friends, This year, we have been gathering our thoughts to push against hate and authoritarian control by creating something new—something that reimagines how we fight, how we resist, and how we celebrate who we are. It’s called Threads of Pride. It’s more than a fashion show. It’s a declaration. A declaration that our resistance can be joyful. That our visibility can be fierce. That our beauty, creativity, and culture are not just worthy of celebration—they are powerful tools for change. Threads of Pride is where fashion meets activism. Together with designers, models, and some of the most courageous LGBTQ+ nonprofits, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 273     we’re taking the stage at San Francisco Pride to show what queer resistance can look like when it’s led with love and vision. But this is not just about a show. It’s about building a movement—and I want you with me. Here’s how you can walk with us: 1. Sign the petition: Join the #WALKFORUS campaign and stand up for LGBTQ+ rights. [#WalkWISHUS ] 2. Attend Threads of Pride: Be there. Witness it. Celebrate it. Let your presence be part of the movement. [Threads of Pride ] 3. Share the message: Post. Tag. Talk. Wear something that tells a story. Use your platform, whatever size it is, to push the message forward. Use the hashtag #WALKFORUS and help us spark global momentum. By the end of this campaign, we aim to present a powerful list of individuals—ready to walk—directly to the nonprofits already leading the way. This is how we build something bold, beautiful, and lasting. I hope to see your name on the petition—and your face in the room. With gratitude, hope, and a little sparkle, Dr. Nas Mohamed {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 274     Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 275     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Reckdahl, Keith; Lauing, Ed; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser; Zelkha, Mila; Emily Mibach; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Henry Etzkowitz; Lu, George; Burt, Patrick; gstone22@gmail.com; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; Michelle; O"Neal, Molly; Diana Diamond; Dave Price; Gennady Sheyner; Friends of Cubberley; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Pat M; Sean Allen; Jeff Conrad; Council, City; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Binder, Andrew; chuck jagoda; Tim James; Lee, Craig; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; Rowena Chiu; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Doug Minkler; Human Relations Commission; Salem Ajluni; DuJuan Green; Gerry Gras; Mickie Winkler; Nious, Kevin (NBCUniversal); Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; cromero@cityofepa.org; Cribbs, Anne; Braden Cartwright; Templeton, Cari; Planning Commission; ParkRec Commission; Raymond Goins; Gardener, Liz; Steve Wagstaffe; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Bains, Paul; Perron, Zachary; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Shikada, Ed; Ruth Silver Taube; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Patrice Ventresca; board@pausd.org; BoardOperations; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen (external); Dennis Upton; Dennis Upton; editor@paweekly.com; Donna Wallach Subject:Google Worried It Couldn’t Control How Israel Uses Project Nimbus, Files Reveal Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:12:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. 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Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 276     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser; Josh Becker; Zelkha, Mila; Lori Meyers; Sheree Roth; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; board@pausd.org; josh@joshsalcman.com; Gardener, Liz; Liz Kniss; Planning Commission; board@valleywater.org; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; BoardOperations; dennis burns; Julie Lythcott-Haims; h.etzko@gmail.com; Daniel Kottke; Human Relations Commission; Emily Mibach; Dave Price; Doug Minkler; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Mickie Winkler; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Pat M; Bains, Paul; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Bill Newell; Binder, Andrew; chuck jagoda; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; EPA Today; Steve Wagstaffe; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Conrad; Rosen, Jeff; Jeff Hayden; Figueroa, Eric; Jensen, Eric; GRP-City Council; Council, City; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Perron, Zachary; Wagner, April; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; Holman, Karen (external); Roberta Ahlquist; Lotus Fong; Friends of Cubberley; Stump, Molly; Donna Wallach; Rowena Chiu; editor@paweekly.com; Shikada, Ed; Ruth Silver Taube; editor@almanacnews.com; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Brian Good; Braden Cartwright; Diana Diamond Subject:77 years of Nakba, from ethnic cleansing to genocide [EN/FR] Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:12:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i Dear Aram, On May 15, we mark the Nakba, the catastrophe that was inflicted upon the Palestinian people by Zionist militias and the nascent Israeli army. Over 750,000 people were violently expelled and forced to flee from their lands, over 530 villages were destroyed, and entire communities were massacred and destroyed by Zionists. That catastrophe has resulted in 77 years of ongoing ethnic cleansing, dispossession and dehumanization, and now 19 months of genocide. From its inception, Zionism has been a settler-colonial project premised on the erasure of Palestinians. In 1937, David Ben-Gurion, who would later become Israel’s first Prime Minister, wrote, “We must expel Arabs and take their places.” Three years later, Yosef Weitz of the Jewish National Fund declared, “There is no room for both peoples in this country... not one village, not one tribe should be left.” These statements reflect a core belief of Zionist ideology: that Palestinians must be expelled from their ancestral lands, in order to make way for This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 277     colonial occupation. The violence that began in 1947-48 has never stopped. It continues in the mass starvation and bombardment of Gaza. In the armed settler violence and military incursions in the West Bank. But Palestinians will not be erased. Today we reaffirm our solidarity with Palestinians, our support for the Palestinian right of return, and our commitment to fighting for an end to Zionism’s ongoing catastrophes. Read IJV's full statement here Arms Embargo Now Campaign Call this Sunday Arms Embargo Now Campaign Call this Sunday Since launching a year ago, the Arms Embargo Now campaign has changed the national narrative about Canada’s complicity in Israel’s genocide, and forced our leaders to take unprecedented steps to slow down our export of arms to Israel. But we have a long way to go. When confronted during the election campaign about their complicity in Israel’s escalating genocide in Gaza, many politicians lied to their constituents, claiming that Canada has stopped exporting weapons to Israel. Unfortunately, for all their talk, the Liberals have left the vast majority of exports untouched. With the election over, a new government in Ottawa, and Israel’s siege and assault on Gaza reaching ever new levels of devastation, it is time to reconnect, reassess, and refocus on how to advance our demand and win a full two-way arms embargo. Join us this Sunday May 18th, at 11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET / 3pm AT for this urgent organizing call. You will hear from organizers with the Arms Embargo Now campaign about the current status of Canada’s arms trade with Israel, why an arms embargo is a key way for our government to sanction Israel, and the next steps of the campaign. Register Today {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 278     In solidarity, Iso Iso Setel Communications Coordinator Independent Jewish Voices iso@ijvcanada.org Join IJV Bonjour Aram, Le 15 mai, nous commémorons la Nakba, la catastrophe infligée au peuple palestinien par les milices sionistes et l'armée israélienne naissante. Plus de 750 000 personnes ont été violemment expulsées et forcées de fuir leurs terres, plus de 530 villages ont été détruits et des communautés entières ont été massacrées et détruites par les sionistes. Cette année, nous célébrons l'anniversaire de cette catastrophe, qui s'est traduite par 77 ans de nettoyage ethnique, de dépossession et de déshumanisation, et maintenant par 19 mois de génocide. Depuis sa création, le sionisme est un projet de colonisation fondé sur l'effacement des Palestinien.ne.s. En 1937, David Ben-Gourion, qui deviendra plus tard le premier Premier ministre d'Israël, écrivait : « Nous devons expulser les Arabes et prendre leur place ». Trois ans plus tard, Yosef Weitz, du Fonds national juif, déclarait : « Il n'y a pas de place pour les deux peuples dans ce pays... il ne faut laisser aucun village, aucune tribu. » Ces déclarations reflètent une croyance fondamentale de l'idéologie sioniste : les Palestiniens doivent être expulsés de leurs terres ancestrales pour faire place à l'occupation coloniale. La violence qui a commencé en 1948 n'a jamais cessé. Elle se poursuit par la famine de masse et le bombardement de Gaza. Dans la violence armée des colons et les incursions militaires en Cisjordanie. Mais les Palestiniens ne seront pas effacés. Aujourd'hui, nous {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 279     réaffirmons notre solidarité avec les Palestiniens, notre soutien au droit au retour des Palestiniens et notre engagement à lutter pour mettre fin aux catastrophes continues du sionisme. Lire la déclaration complète de VJI ici Embargo sur les armes maintenant : Appel de la campagne ce dimanche Depuis son lancement il y a un an, la campagne « Embargo sur les armes maintenant » a changé le discours national sur la complicité du Canada dans le génocide israélien et a forcé nos dirigeants à prendre des mesures sans précédent pour ralentir nos exportations d'armes vers Israël. Mais il reste encore beaucoup à faire. Lorsqu'ils ont été confrontés pendant la campagne électorale à leur complicité dans l'escalade du génocide israélien à Gaza, de nombreux politiciens ont menti à leurs électeurs, affirmant que le Canada avait cessé d'exporter des armes vers Israël. Malheureusement, malgré tous leurs discours, les libéraux n'ont pas touché à la grande majorité des exportations. Avec la fin des élections, un nouveau gouvernement à Ottawa, et le siège et l'assaut d'Israël sur Gaza atteignant de nouveaux niveaux de dévastation, il est temps de se reconnecter, de réévaluer et de se recentrer sur la façon de faire avancer notre demande et d'obtenir un embargo complet sur les armes dans les deux sens. Rejoignez-nous ce dimanche 18 mai, à 11h PT / 12h MT / 13h CT / 14h ET / 15h AT pour cet appel urgent à la mobilisation. Les organisateurs de la campagne Embargo sur les armes maintenant vous expliqueront l'état actuel du commerce des armes entre le Canada et Israël, pourquoi un embargo sur les armes est un moyen essentiel pour notre gouvernement de sanctionner Israël, et quelles sont les prochaines étapes de la campagne. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. i THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS WHO REFUSE TO FIGHT IN GAZA As Netanyahu rallies troops for an expanded offensive, some reservists are resisting the call. The Israeli Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Gaza https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-israeli-soldiers-who-refuse-to-fight-in-gaza This message needs your attention Some Recipients have never replied to this person. This is a personal email address. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 285     From:Office of Supervisor Otto Lee To:Human Relations Commission Subject:One County One Future Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:26:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. i Hello, As an immigrant myself, I understand the emotions and uncertainty many members of our community may be feeling right now. Yesterday, I stood alongside the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Williams, Chief Operating Officer Hansen, District Attorney Rosen, and leadership from across the County of Santa Clara to launch the One County One Future media campaign. This campaign aims to reaffirm our County's unwavering support for our entire community, including all of our immigrants, and connect anyone under threat by the current federal administration to information and resources. Launched yesterday, the This message needs your attention You've never replied to this person. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 286     campaign features print, digital, TV, radio, and transit (VTA) advertising, and website SCC.INFO/more in five languages: ENGLISH - ESPAÑOL - 中文 - Tiếng Việt - TAGALOG. Santa Clara County is an incredibly diverse region in our state, let alone our nation, with a population that speaks over 100 languages and dialects. Further, immigrants comprise 2 out of 5 residents in our community, and own more than half (50.3%) of our businesses. UPDATE: On Friday, May 9th, Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, temporarily blocked the White House's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Judge Illston shared that a restraining order -- pausing further implementation of the Feb. 11 executive order for major reorganizations within federal and directing government agencies - - was necessary "to protect the power of the legislative branch." Read the full report from NPR here We at Santa Clara County agree. Your government works for you, and we must ensure that any plans for restructuring within government agencies is done so lawfully and justly. We thank Judge Illston for her work, and continue on our mission: to support you, and everything that {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 287     makes this a great place to live. 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Read the full One County One Future press release here AVAILABLE IN: ENGLISH - ESPAÑOL - Tiếng Việt - 中文 - TAGALOG Learn at SCC.INFO/more Sincerely, Otto Lee Board President Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 3 SupervisorLee.org 70 West Hedding 10th Floor San José, CA 95110 (408) 299-5030 Email Supervisor Lee {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 288     District 3 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 289     From:Aram James To:Veenker, Vicki; Vicki Veenker Cc:Reckdahl, Keith; Lu, George; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; Gennady Sheyner; Emily Mibach; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Yolanda Conaway; Don Austin; Salem Ajluni; Donna Wallach; Dave Price; editor@almanacnews.com; Diana Diamond; Cribbs, Anne; Perron, Zachary; chuck jagoda; Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; Rowena Chiu; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; Sean Allen; sharon jackson; Pat M; Rose Lynn; Roberta Ahlquist; Doug Minkler; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Baker, Rob; Sheree Roth; Lori Meyers; Rosen, Jeff; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Hayden; Steve Wagstaffe; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; Patrice Ventresca; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Rodriguez, Miguel; Angel, David; Damon Silver; walter wilson; Holman, Karen (external); Tom DuBois; Figueroa, Eric; Friends of Cubberley; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Gardener, Liz; Bill Newell; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; GRP-City Council; city.council@menlopark.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Bains, Paul; Afanasiev, Alex; Henry Etzkowitz; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Mickie Winkler; Brian Good; Sheriff Transparency; Paul George @ PPJC; Lotus Fong; Zelkha, Mila; Human Relations Commission; Planning Commission; ParkRec Commission Subject:Stanford students launch hunger strike, demand divestment over Gaza war Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:18:54 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of theorganization. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 293     Breaking the Sound Barrier {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 294     Weekly Column Thursday, May 8, 2025 Black Lives Matter: Challenging Police Impunity By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 295     On May 3rd, 2024, Roger Fortson was on a video call with his girlfriend when a knock came at his door. Fortson, a 23 year-old Black man, was a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Florida. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran had responded to a domestic disturbance call at the apartment complex. Building staff directed him to Fortson’s unit. After the deputy pounded on the door, Fortson opened it, holding his left hand up, palm out, posing no threat. In his other hand he held his legally owned pistol, as was his right. Within seconds, Duran fired six shots at point blank range. Fortson fell to the ground. As he lay dying, he uttered his final words, “I can’t breathe.” Within weeks, Duran was fired and charged with manslaughter, facing 30 years in prison. He is currently out on bail awaiting trial. Meanwhile, civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Fortson’s family, and recently filed a civil suit against Duran, Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden, as well as the apartment complex owner and the staff person who wrongly directed Duran to Fortson’s apartment. “The FaceTime video of his girlfriend is just horrible,” Crump said, speaking on the Democracy Now! news hour, not long after Fortson’s death. “You hear him saying, ‘I can’t breathe,’ and you hear the police officer barking orders, ‘Don’t move. Don’t ... Read More → Related “How Many More?” Attorney Ben Crump on Latest in Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols & Roger Fortson Cases A federal judge in Kentucky has thrown out felony charges against two former Louisville police officers for ... Read More → Listen Now Download Audio ⤓ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 296     The Killing of Roger Fortson: Police Shoot Dead Black Airman After Entering Wrong Home We speak with civil rights attorney Ben Crump about the police killing of Roger Fortson, a Black 23-year-old Air ... Read More → NON-COMMERCIAL NEWS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT We rely on contributions from our viewers and listeners to do our work. DONATE TODAY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 297     This work is licensed under a Creative Commons LicenseDemocracy Now! P.O. 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From the archives of Aram James https://search.app/z8YQzAqcZFXujqov6 Shared via the Google app {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 299     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki Cc:Reckdahl, Keith; Reckdahl, Keith; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Ed Lauing; Lauing, Ed; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; board@pausd.org; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; Emily Mibach; Zelkha, Mila; Gardener, Liz; Friends of Cubberley; h.etzko@gmail.com; Human Relations Commission; dennis burns; Binder, Andrew; DuJuan Green; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Afanasiev, Alex; Barberini, Christopher; Rowena Chiu; Figueroa, Eric; EPA Today; Mickie Winkler; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Palo Alto Free Press; Foley, Michael; Enberg, Nicholas; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen (external); Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Council, City; Gerry Gras; Dana St. George; Dave Price; Diana Diamond; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Steve Wagstaffe; Pat M; Sean Allen; Nash, Betsy; Perron, Zachary; city.council@menlopark.gov; Nash, Betsy; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Lewis james Subject:Israeli Airstrikes Decimate the Last Restaurant in Gaza City in Nightmarish Bloodbath Date:Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:04:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Israeli Airstrikes Decimate the LastRestaurant in Gaza City inNightmarish Bloodbath Journalist Rasha Abou Jalal recounts horrific scenes from a massacre at a beloved restaurant and a bustling market—destroyed by a triple Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. RASHA ABOU JALAL MAY 8 ∙GUEST POST READ IN APP Israel this week vowed to escalate its already brutal assault on Gaza, approving plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain entrenched there indefinitely. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 300     Today, at least 92 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the enclave, including women and children, and two journalists. Among the most brutal attacks was a triple airstrike on a crowded restaurant and adjacent street market in Gaza City that killed at least 33 people. Like many journalists in Gaza City, Rasha Abou Jalal would frequent Thai Restaurant to use their internet and charge her equipment. She filed this harrowing story from the scene of the attacks. —Sharif Abdel Kouddous Drop Site News is reader-supported. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 301     The aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on Thai Restaurant in Gaza City. May 7, 2025. (Photo by Rasha Abou Jalal) GAZA CITY—On Wednesday afternoon, two Israeli airstrikes slammed into Thai Restaurant—the last restaurant still open in Gaza City—turning a once bustling gathering place into a panorama of death. A third, near simultaneous, airstrike hit a nearby crowded market on al-Wahda street, sending body parts everywhere. At least thirty-three Palestinians were killed and nearly ninety wounded in the three airstrikes, according to the health ministry, though the actual death toll is likely higher. Many of the dead and wounded were customers enjoying a hot drink in the restaurant, or people in the market trying to find food during a full- spectrum siege that has suffocated Gaza for over two months. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 302     In these days of bloodshed, Wednesday was a particularly bloody day. Earlier this week, Israel vowed to escalate its already savage assault. At least ninety-two people were killed across Gaza today, most of them women and children, Ismail Al-Thawabteh, the Director-General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, told Drop Site. The scene inside the restaurant in the aftermath of the attack was nightmarish. Customers lay on the ground drenched in their own blood. Pieces of pizza were scattered across the tables and floor. In my shock, I, at first, thought the red stains on the floor were ketchup, but it was all blood. There was blood everywhere. Before the war, this restaurant was once a Gaza City landmark—bustling with patrons and offering Thai dishes, shawarma, and grilled chicken. Destroyed during Israel’s carpet bombing campaign, the restaurant was rebuilt during the brief ceasefire that went into effect in January, offering Palestinians here a glimmer of hope and a return to some semblance of normalcy. After Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, most restaurants were eventually forced to close. Thai Restaurant, somehow, managed to remain open, serving only hot drinks and slices of pizza. As the weeks went by, the restaurant became a popular gathering place for journalists who are always looking for power sources to charge their phones and equipment, and a place with reliable internet to file their stories. I would come to the restaurant at least twice a week with my laptop and sit at one of the tables to finish my articles—to report the ongoing genocide of my people to the world. My last visit there was just two days ago. I thought it was a safe place, but in this land of death, there is no such thing. Journalist Rasha Abou Jalal sitting at Thai Restaurant days before it was bombed by the Israeli military. May 2025. (Photo courtesy of Rasha Abou Jalal) When the bombs fell on Wednesday, Abeer Sabri and her friend were sitting at a table in the middle of the restaurant. The two women were trying to steal a few {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 303     moments away from the daily burdens of war and siege—standing in line for hours to get water, or lighting firewood to make a thin soup for their children. "I hadn’t seen my friend for more than a year and a half, because of the war and repeated displacements, so we agreed to meet here at Thai Restaurant," 28-year- old Abeer said, still in shock and struggling to catch her breath. "We ordered two cups of coffee, we were laughing together—then everything turned to hell." She was still in shock, as she spoke, and struggling to catch her breath. “A loud explosion shook the place. I felt dizzy and closed my eyes,” she said. “When I opened them, I found myself drenched in a pool of blood; it wasn’t mine or my friend’s—it was from the other customers. I stood in disbelief. How had I survived?” Among the dead was a young boy who sold coffee to customers. I would see him whenever I visited. I still remember his smile. The journalist Yahya Sobeih was also killed. He was one of the journalists who regularly frequented Thai Restaurant. Just hours before he was killed, he had welcomed his newborn daughter into the world. He shared a photo on Instagram of him cradling her in his arms, calling her his “little princess” in the caption. He couldn’t have known that his first embrace of her would be his last. When his wife heard the news of her husband’s death, she suffered a nervous breakdown and slipped into a deep state of shock, drifting in and out of consciousness. Journalist Yahya Sobeih cradling his newborn daughter hours before he was killed in an airstrike on Thai Restaurant in Gaza City. May 7, 2025. (Photo: Instagram screenshot @yahyasobeih) Sobeih’s close friend Soheil Amer said that Sobeih has spent the entire war reporting for several media outlets. Sobeih was particularly interested in stories of the displaced and posted his work on social media. “I was shocked when I heard Yahya was martyred,” Amer said. In the aftermath of the attack, the head chef of the restaurant, Abu Saleh Abdo, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 304     was in a state of disbelief that he had survived the massacre. “How long will we keep dying every day? Children, women, the elderly, even animals haven’t been spared from the killing. There were no fighters here, just customers and some families trying to relive fragments of their past lives. What was their crime to be bombed like this? It’s absolute savagery,” he said. “There’s no hope left for survival. If you don’t die from bombing, you die from hunger or disease. This war must stop now.” The body of a young boy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Thai Restaurant in Gaza City. May 7, 2025. (Photo by Rasha Abou Jalal) Next to Thai Restaurant, at the street market where the third airstrike hit, the scene was even more horrific. Bodies were strewn across the ground. Three members of one family—a father, mother, and their child— lay dead in a pool of blood. Many street vendors were killed, their stalls destroyed. The body parts of customers who had come to try and find food for their children were scattered everywhere. Inside the home of 16-year-old Nahid Qanoua, who was killed in the market attack, his mother was consumed with grief and wailing. Tears streamed down her face, as she kissed his forehead for the last time before his body was taken away for burial. I tried to comfort her with words of condolence. “He celebrated his birthday yesterday,” she said. “Today he wore his best clothes and went to the market to find food. What was his crime to be killed like this?” The mother of Nahid Qanoua, 16, weeps over her son’s body in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a street market in Gaza City. May 7, 2025. (Photo by Rasha Abou Jalal) Wednesday’s massacres occurred in the midst of a brutal siege of Gaza. Famine is setting in. Flour supplies have been depleted. Food warehouses are empty. Most charity kitchens have shut down due to a lack of basic goods, like beans and rice. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 305     The attacks do not stop. The bombs fall everywhere, every day. In Gaza, Palestinians who have been displaced multiple times are being bombed in shelters. On Wednesday, two schools sheltering displaced families were bombed in Gaza City, one in the north and one in al-Bureij in central Gaza. The strikes killed forty-nine people, including another journalist, Nour Al-Din Abdo. Restaurants, charity kitchens, schools, shelters, and tents have all been hit. At least 235 schools and shelters have been bombed according to Al-Thawabteh: “It reflects Israel’s clear intent to cause the highest number of casualties among displaced civilians. It constitutes a full-fledged war crime and a continuation of the genocide being carried out against our people,” he said. Al-Thawabteh held the U.S. administration responsible for the ongoing massacres, accusing it of providing unlimited military, political, and financial support to the Israeli government. He called on the international community to take immediate action to stop these crimes, protect civilians, and hold Israel accountable in international courts. Meanwhile, the Israeli army continues its relentless bombing of Gaza. Leave a comment Upgrade to paid A guest post by Rasha Abou jalal I am Rasha Abu Jalal, a journalist from the Gaza Strip. I work in several media outlets covering Palestinian political, humanitarian and social issues. I am a permanent member of the judging committee for the annual Press House Award. Subscribe to Rasha {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 306     Become a Drop Site News Paid Subscriber Drop Site News is reader-supported. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber today. Upgrade to paid A paid subscription gets you: Access to our Discord, subscriber-only AMAs, chats, and invites to events, both virtual and IRL Post comments and join the community The knowledge you are supporting independent media making the lives of the powerful miserable You can also now find us on podcast platforms and on Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Telegram, and YouTube. LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2025 Drop Site News, Inc. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Farah Nabulsi.mp4 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 316     Watch now Why Palestinian Films Need To Be Widely Distributed Award-winning director joins Mehdi to talk about the release of ‘The Teacher’ in the US and self-distributing it in the UK. MEHDI HASAN AND TEAM ZETEO MAY 6 ∙PREVIEW READ IN APP When the ugliness of Israel’s crimes in occupied Gaza overshadows the ugliness of its crimes in the occupied West Bank, films like Farah Nabulsi’s latest release, ‘The Teacher,’ become all the more important. 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So a lot of pressure.” The movie, which was entirely shot in the occupied West Bank prior to October 7, 2023, was a complicated one to film, according to Nabulsi, “One evening we finished at two in the morning shooting a scene in the heart of Nablus only to wake up four hours later and receive messages that the Israeli military entered Nablus and blown up a house about two kilometers from where we were shooting.” {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 317     Upgrade to paid After crossing the hurdles of filming under heavy militarization in the occupied territories, Nabulsi still faced the hurdles of distributing a film that centers around the Palestinian struggle for liberation. “What's crazy is this is a British-Palestinian film, and I am a British-Palestinian filmmaker, and you would think that we would have got distribution in the UK, considering this film has won now 20 international awards… it ticked all the boxes, and yet we didn't have distribution.” Nabulsi went on to self-distribute the film, which was released in the US just last month. Head to theteacher.film to find a screening near you. Paid subscribers can watch the full interview above to hear some of Farah’s horrifying stories while filming in the occupied West Bank, and to see what she has in store for her next film. Free subscribers can watch a 5-minute preview. Do consider becoming a paid subscriber to Zeteo and skip the paywall every time!... Subscribe to Zeteo to unlock the rest. Become a paying subscriber of Zeteo to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. Upgrade to paid A subscription gets you: Support Mehdi’s brand of accountability journalism Unlimited access to all exclusive content (shows, podcasts, newsletters) Live Q&As with Mehdi + more! 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Commission meetings will continue to be broadcast and streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, Channel 26 or 29 on cable TV, on the Midpen Media Center's website, and via Zoom as listed on the agenda. Pursuant to AB 361, Palo Alto City Council, Board, and Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcasted on Cable TV Channel 26, live on the City of Palo Alto's YouTube Channel, and Midpen Media Center. Members of the public who wish to participate by computer or phone can find the instructions at the beginning and end of each agenda. 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Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. From the archives of Aram James & Richard Konda The Coalition for Justice and Accountability (CJA) came into existence in 2003 after Bich Cau Thi Tran was shot and killed by San Jose police Officer Chad Marsh… https://search.app/bvVwtWcpNHjpA8TQA Shared via the Google app {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 323     From:Nat Fisher To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Re: Notice for Human Relations Commission Meeting Agenda Date:Friday, May 2, 2025 2:13:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. I cannot find your agenda! I tried multiple times. 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City of Palo Alto | Commission Agendas Office of Human Services | 4000 Middlefield Rd | Palo Alto, CA 94303 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 325     Constant Contact {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 326     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Josh Becker; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Ed Lauing; Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith Cc:planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; Dana St. George; Gerry Gras; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Rosen; jay.boyarsky@da.sccgov.org; Cribbs, Anne; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Templeton, Cari; Emily Mibach; Zelkha, Mila; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; MGR-Melissa Stevenson Diaz; Diana Diamond; EPA Today; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Council, City; Perron, Zachary; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; GRP-City Council; Nash, Betsy; Binder, Andrew; dcombs@menlopark.gov; Reifschneider, James; Human Relations Commission; h.etzko@gmail.com; Bill Newell; Mickie Winkler; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Burt, Patrick; Sean Allen; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Patrice Ventresca; Palo Alto Free Press; Wagner, April; Afanasiev, Alex; editor@paweekly.com; editor@almanacnews.com; Shikada, Ed; Ruth Silver Taube; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen (external); Kaloma Smith; Senator Becker; Steve Wagstaffe; Donna Wallach; Don Austin; Yolanda Conaway; yolanda; Tim James; Vara Ramakrishnan Subject:Meanwhile, Spain, Belgium and Latin American states highlight the illegality of Israel"s ban on humanitarian aid as World Court hearings enter second day Date:Wednesday, April 30, 2025 8:49:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Saudi Arabian envoy asks ICJ to condemn Israel's 'hideous conduct' in Gaza Meanwhile, Spain, Belgium and Latin American states highlight the illegality of Israel's ban on humanitarian aid as World Court hearings enter second day Source: Middle East Eye https://search.app/2qNnyCuawhuQBjCs9 Shared via the Google app {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 327     From:Office of Supervisor Otto Lee To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Sustainability Month, Black April, and Wildfire Preparedness Day Date:Wednesday, April 30, 2025 4:27:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. i In This Newsletter: Zoe Lofgren Town Hall Recap - Sustainability Month Recap - Black April Remembrance - Wildfire Preparedness Day - Highlights Around the Community - Upcoming Events and Helpful Resources - Before We Go... Dear Friends and Neighbors, April 2025 was FILLED with lots in bloom – and that’s not just because of Sustainability Month and Earth Day! On the first day of April, we celebrated the grand re-opening of Regional Medical Center, which This message needs your attention This is their first email to you. Mark Safe Report Powered by Mimecast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 328     officially joined Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s family of public hospitals and high-quality care countywide. It was a great way to start a new month and helped us get rolling on a ton of other great events! Take a look below at some other incredible events, both in community and with the County itself, and join us in looking toward the next month of events that demonstrate just how diverse and joyful this community is. As we face challenges from the federal government’s policies affecting us here locally, it is imperative for us to stand in community together, and work for everyone in our County. We at the County of Santa Clara will continue to work together to support our community near and far, and protect one another for our collective growth and prosperity. Now, let’s connect on how great District 3 is, and all that our County has to offer! Some friendly reminders and events coming up: Remember to dump out standing water on or near your properties, due to recent finding of aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the area. We hope to see you at the Berryessa Annual Art Festival! Check out more information here. Budget workshops are May 12, 13 and 14. Your feedback is important to help the County guide the tough decisions we have ahead. As always, please feel free contact our office anytime via email at Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org or visit us online at SupervisorLee.org. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 329     Supervisor Otto Lee Santa Clara County, District 3 SupervisorLee.org Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org ICYMI: Town Hall with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren On Friday, April 4, the District 3 team welcomed Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA D-18) to County chambers for a Town Hall, dedicated to her District 18 constituents regarding all of the challenges coming down from Washington D.C. Congresswoman Lofgren -- no stranger to the County, as a previous Supervisor from 1981 to 1994 – spoke to over 400 attendees from the Chamber floor, addressing their questions and concerns on topics ranging from DOGE cuts, a ceasefire in Gaza, and {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 330     threats against social security. The Congresswoman spoke to the crowd for nearly 90 minutes, and took additional questions back to her staff to address personally. As she reminded the audience, it’s time to “stand up, fight back, and I’ll do it with you.” Many thanks to Congresswoman Lofgren for joining us at the County to address your constituents, and for encouraging further action both locally and federally. Reach out to Congresswoman Lofgren here The D3 team was able to celebrate Sustainability Month and Earth Day in lots of amazing ways. Take a look below at just some of our favorite moments out in the community! Fremont Union High School District 2nd Annual Earth Day 10th Anniversary of Stanford Energy System Innovations Milpitas Community Education Foundation's STEAM Showcase City of Sunnyvale Earth Day {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 331     San Jose Water-led tour of the Watershed + AI wildfire detection sensors Photos by Grace Stetson, Emily Pachoud, and Wendy Ho Many thanks to all of these organizations, community members, and advocates in creating a more sustainable and greener future for us all! Black April: Remembering 50 Years Since the Fall of Saigon {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 332     On April 30, we are commemorating a historic moment for Vietnamese and Vietnamese American individuals -- the 50th anniversary of Black April. This marks both a solemn and pivotal point in the history of Vietnam and its peoples. On April 30, 1975, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. While it was the end of the war, for millions of Vietnamese peoples, it was just the beginning of greater conflict – lives torn apart, peoples uprooted, and a great exodus from the country. This day symbolizes loss and grief for many, but further demonstrates the pure resilience, courage, and spirit of the Vietnamese people Here in Santa Clara County, we are proudly the home of over 140,000 Vietnamese Americans, the second-largest Vietnamese community in the United States. Vietnamese Americans are powerful advocates for freedom, democracy, and human rights, and we are so grateful to have so many amazing community members here to remind us of the importance of unity and strength. On April 7th, the D3 office joined Supervisor Duong and the District 2 team in raising the Vietnamese flag, symbolizing our community’s Vietnamese Americans and the importance of this history. Take a look at that event, and other memorable moments in which we commemorated this historic anniversary. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 333     Photos by Daniel Cao, The-vu Nguyen & Ly Vo Wildfire Preparedness Day As wildfire season becomes more prolonged here in California, it is imperative that we prepare ourselves, our families and our properties appropriately ‍ On Saturday, May 3, we’re taking part in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, reminding people and organizations everywhere to take action in both raising awareness and reducing wildfire risks. How can you prepare? Here are some action items that you can do at home: Regularly clear debris from roofs, gutters, vents, and under decks. Store combustible items – such as firewood, propane tanks, and vehicles – at least 30 feet away from structures. Create a custom wildfire readiness plan, with the help of CAL Fire. Check out more recommendations {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 334     from CAL Fire Upcoming Events and Helpful Resources {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 335     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 336     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 337     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 338     70 West Hedding 10th Floor San José, CA 95110 (408) 299-5030 Email Supervisor Lee District 3 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 339     From:Aram James To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Jessica Speiser, Educational Leader for California Democratic Delegate, Assembly District 23; Lauing, Ed; Reckdahl, Keith; Reckdahl, Keith Cc:Gardener, Liz; Liz Kniss; board@pausd.org; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Conrad; Jeff Rosen; Jeff Hayden; Gerry Gras; Dana St. George; Angel, David; Dave Price; Gennady Sheyner; Kaloma Smith; Council, City; Cribbs, Anne; Templeton, Cari; Anna Griffin; board@valleywater.org; BoardOperations; boardfeedback@smcgov.org; Bill Newell; Zelkha, Mila; Burt, Patrick; Patrice Ventresca; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Friends of Cubberley; Pat M; Sean Allen; Damon Silver; Rodriguez, Miguel; Mickie Winkler; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Perron, Zachary; Wagner, April; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Figueroa, Eric; Human Relations Commission; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec Commission; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Palo Alto Free Press; Foley, Michael; Vara Ramakrishnan; Ruth Silver Taube; Tom DuBois; Holman, Karen (external); Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Donna Wallach Subject:Deprivation by Design”: Israel Intensifies Mass Killing Campaign in Gaza With Starvation and Daily Strikes Date:Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:19:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Become a paid subscriber to gain access to our private Discord server, subscriber- only AMAs, chats, and invites to events. “Deprivation by Design”: IsraelIntensifies Mass Killing Campaign inGaza With Starvation and DailyStrikes The scale of killing in Gaza is almost impossible to track as the Israeli military bombs and starves Palestinian civilians with impunity. RASHA ABOU JALAL AND SHARIF ABDEL KOUDDOUS APR 30 READ IN APP {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 340     Palestinians carrying the bodies of their family members killed in Israeli airstrikes for burial. April 28, 2025. (Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images) GAZA CITY—Three generations of the al-Khour family were wiped out when Israel bombed their family home in the al-Sabra neighborhood in central Gaza at dawn on April 26. The elderly patriarch of the family, Talal al-Khour, his wives, daughters, sons, and grandchildren were all killed in the attack. A total of twenty- two people—including twelve children—perished, their bodies blown apart and buried under the rubble. "The airstrike occurred at dawn while we were asleep. Suddenly, we woke up to a blast that felt like an earthquake. We rushed into the street and found that the five-story home of the Al-Khour family had turned into a pile of rubble,” Mohammad Al-Ajla, a 37-year-old neighbor who helped retrieve the bodies, told {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 341     Drop Site News. "As soon as the dust from the strike cleared, neighbors began trying to rescue members of the family. The recovery operation continued for eight straight hours. We saw bodies everywhere. There were children without heads." With the help of residents in the area, Civil Defense teams were able to retrieve fifteen of the bodies, which were later buried together in a mass grave. The remaining bodies remain trapped under the debris. Emergency rescue crews were forced to dig through the wreckage with their bare hands as a result of Israel denying the entry of equipment into Gaza and deliberately targeting the little machinery available, according to the Civil Defense spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal. "We could hear the cries of the wounded trapped under the rubble, but we were helpless to reach them. Over time, the screaming faded, and we no longer knew whether they were still alive or had been killed,” Bassal told Drop Site. "Many lives could have been saved, but the ongoing blockade and the denial of essential tools eliminated every possible chance for rescue.” Since Israel resumed its scorched earth bombing campaign on March 18, Gaza has been transformed into a desert of death, in which rubble and ruin form the backdrop for an unceasing campaign of mass killing. The Israeli military has carried out multiple airstrikes and shelling across the enclave on a daily basis, pounding homes, displacement camps, cafes, hospitals, charity kitchens, so-called “humanitarian zones,” and other civilian sites. The scale of the attacks is almost impossible to track. On Wednesday alone, three residential buildings in the Nuseirat refugee camp were bombed; one of the strikes killed six members of one family, including three siblings, all children. In a nearby building, eight people in a single home were killed. In Jabaliya, at least three people from the same family, including two young girls, were killed in Israeli artillery fire. On the coast, west of Gaza City, a fisherman was killed while pulling his boat ashore. In western Khan Younis, an overnight drone strike on a tent killed six people, including children. This is not a comprehensive list and does not even cover a 24-hour period. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 342     Over two days last week, the Israeli military also targeted and bombed over 30 bulldozers and other pieces of heavy machinery. Some of them had been donated during the “ceasefire” to clear rubble, repair critical infrastructure, and rescue people after airstrikes, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Drop Site News is reader-supported. Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid The scenes emerging from across Gaza, from Rafah in the south to Beit Hanoun in the north, are staggering in their horror. Children blown apart across rooftops or while riding their bikes; dead bodies strewn across a cafe, some still seated, slumped in their chairs; corpses wrapped in white body bags lined up alongside one another; suicide drones crashing into tents housing sleeping families; screaming parents and wounded children scattered in the streets. “The massacres do not stop. We are being slaughtered from vein to vein,” Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif said in a social media post. At least 2,300 Palestinians have been killed over the past six weeks alone—the equivalent of over fifty people killed every day. Over 740 of the dead are children, the Director of the Information Unit at the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Zaher Al- Wahidi, told Drop Site. Since the start of the war, more than 2,180 families have been entirely annihilated—with all members killed—while more than 5,070 families have lost all members except for one surviving individual, according to the Government Media Office. The relentless assault comes as Israel has imposed a policy of forced starvation on Gaza’s two million residents, sealing off Gaza completely and denying the entry of all food, fuel, medicine and other humanitarian goods since March 2—by far the longest blockade since the beginning of the war. More than 65,000 children in Gaza have been hospitalized with severe malnutrition, according to a statement this week by the Government Media Office. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 343     Israel has made it clear that the intensifying military assault and the ongoing blockade are explicitly aimed at bringing Hamas to its knees. Negotiations for a ceasefire appear deadlocked with Israel scrapping crucial elements of the original three-phase deal signed by Hamas and Israel in January, and now pushing for Hamas to formally surrender, disarm, and exile its leadership as a condition to end the genocide. Israel’s defense minister has reiterated that the denial of food, medicine, and other aid is being used to collectively punish the Palestinians of Gaza. "No humanitarian aid is about to enter Gaza,” Israel Katz said, announcing that “preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza is one of the main pressure levers." Using starvation as a weapon of war has had a devastating effect. Last week, the UN warned that Gaza “is now likely facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the 18 months since the escalation of hostilities in October 2023.” The World Food Program recently announced that it had run out of food. “The situation is at a breaking point,” the organization said in a statement. Food prices have risen by 1,400 percent. With no remaining supplies of flour or fuel, Gaza’s bakeries have stopped functioning and remaining stocks of food are being rapidly depleted. The flour that is available is often insect-infested. Families are increasingly resorting to mixing crushed macaroni with flour to make bread and allocating just one piece of bread per family member per day. With shortages of cooking gas and firewood, families are forced to burn plastic and other waste to cook the little food they have. People are foraging for wild plants and eating sea turtles that have washed ashore in order to survive. The UN last week said it identified 3,700 children suffering from acute malnutrition in March—now up to 80% from the month before. A total of fifty-three children have died of malnutrition since the war began. The heads of twelve major aid organizations issued a joint statement last week warning that “Famine is not just a risk, but likely rapidly unfolding in almost all parts of Gaza,” and characterizing the situation in Gaza “one of the worst humanitarian failures of our generation.” {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 344     Over the past few weeks, the Israeli military has bombed the al-Ahli Hospital and the Al Durrah Paediatric Hospital, both in Gaza City; the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis and the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Mawasi; and massacred fifteen emergency workers and first responders. The hospitals that are still standing are barely functioning, with severe shortages of medicine, equipment and doctors. Meanwhile, the Israeli military continues to squeeze Palestinians onto smaller tracts of land within Gaza. About 70 percent of Gaza has been designated as “no- go” zones or placed under displacement orders. Over the past six weeks, roughly 420,000 Palestinians have been displaced yet again, with no safe place to go. “This is deprivation by design,” the acting head of office for OCHA, Jonathan Whittall, said in a statement. “Land is being annexed from the north, from the east, from the south of the strip as forces advance…Gaza is being starved, it’s being bombed, it’s being strangled. This looks like the deliberate dismantling of Palestinian life.” Leave a comment Upgrade to paid A guest post by Rasha Abou jalal I am Rasha Abu Jalal, a journalist from the Gaza Strip. I work in several media outlets covering Palestinian political, humanitarian and social issues. I am a permanent member of the judging committee for the annual Press House Award. Subscribe to Rasha Become a Drop Site News Paid Subscriber {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 345     Drop Site News is reader-supported. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber today. 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