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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
September 16, 2025
The Rail Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room
and by virtual teleconference at virtual teleconference at 2:30 P.M.
Present In-Person: Burt (Chair), Lythcott-Haims, Lauing
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comments
Verbal Updates on Interagency Activities
A. Caltrain
B. VTA.
C. City Staff
Agenda Items
1. Initial Review of Refined Conceptual Designs for the selection and development of
alternatives to proceed with 15% design for the Grade Separations at Churchill Avenue,
Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road.
NO ACTION TAKEN
2. Quiet Zone Implementation Project at Existing At-Grade Crossings (Churchill Avenue, E.
Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road); CEQA status – statutorily exempt per Section 15262
(Feasibility and Planning Studies).
ACTION MINUTES
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Rail Committee Meeting
Action Minutes: 9/16/2025
MOTION: Councilmember Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Lauing, to recommend the
Quiet Zone Implementation Through Four Quadrant Gate Systems to City Council for the
Churchill, Meadow and Charleston crossings.
MOTION FAILED/PASSED: 3-0
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 P.M.