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From:City Mgr
To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed
Cc:Executive Leadership Team; City Mgr; Clerk, City
Subject:Council Bundle - July 27
Date:Monday, July 27, 2026 7:12:45 AM
Attachments:image001.png
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RE Request for Information Regarding City Council Agenda Procedures.msg
FW 311 issues.msg
RE Questions about the TIP.msg
FW Request to make public comments on Aug 10 th council meetings.msg
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
On behalf of City Manager Ed Shikada, please see the attached staff responses to emails received in
the Council inbox through July 27, 2026.
Respectfully,
Danille
Danille Rice
Administrative Assistant
City Manager’s Office|Human Resources|Transportation
(650) 329-2229 | danille.rice@PaloAlto.gov
www.PaloAlto.gov
From:John L Gerrity
To:Council, City; City Mgr
Subject:Ventura Neighborhood RV Ghetto Complaint
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2026 3:00:22 PM
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Palo Alto City Council, City Manager,
Hello,
I am submitting this complaint to draw your attention to the RV’s (a general term for a
mishmash of vehicles of various types) that are parked overnight for housing or storage in
the Ventura neighborhood.
Specifically, this refers to the RVs currently parked on Acacia Ave. (El Camino Real to Ash
St.), Portage Ave. (El Camino Real to Ash St.) and Ash St. (Portage Ave. to Lambert Ave.)
My rough count is there are about nine of these RVs in total in this small area.
These RVs are a continuous blight on this area. Property owners, business owners,
employees, customers, gym members and now residents are all affected by this RV Ghetto.
On Acacia Ave., several RVs are parked directly across from the new multifamily residential
complex.
This ongoing blight degrades the community and unfairly discriminates against anyone
using this area. Moreover, it reinforces the sense that Ventura is treated as a lower caste
community within Palo Alto. For good reason this overnight encampment would never be
allowed in most other areas of Palo Alto.
This specific area is undergoing significant redevelopment, which hopefully will have a
positive impact on the Ventura community. Removing this RV Ghetto is essential for this
redevelopment effort to truly improve the area.
I request that the City of Palo Alto finally eliminate this RV Ghetto by banning all overnight
parking on these three streets.
I am a forty-one-year resident of Midtown Palo Alto and a twelve-year member of Equinox,
which is located between Acacia Ave. and Portage. I appreciate your consideration of this
issue.
This message needs your attention
This is a personal email address.
This is their first mail to some recipients.
Mark Safe Report
John L. Gerrity
2450 Bryant Street
Palo Alto
From:Arthur Keller
To:Lo, Ria; TIPinfo@bayareametro.gov
Cc:City Mgr; Council, City; Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Subject:Re: Questions about the TIP
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2026 1:26:08 PM
Attachments:US 101 souh and San Antonio-Charleston.png
Thanks, Ria, for your comments. The timeline https://www.vta.gov/projects/us-101-interchanges-
improvement-project-san-antonio-rd-charleston-rdrengstorff-ave showed design and engineering from
July 2026 to June 2028, with construction from 2028-2031. That was delayed since 2024 document when
it showed design completion by December 2027 and project construction in 2028. Now funding is zero
through at least June 2030. How many more accidents at the 101 Charleston interchange will occur while
funding is delayed for this rebuild? It needs to start being funded during this period.
Best regards,
Arthur
On Jul 22, 2026, at 5:48 PM, Arthur Keller <arthur@kellers.org> wrote:
Thanks, Ria, for your quick response. Future years could be anytime. Can we push for it to
be in the next batch of projects?
Best regards,
Arthur
On Jul 22, 2026, at 9:55 AM, Lo, Ria <Ria.Lo@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Hello Arthur
Thank you for your email and your interest in regional transportation planning. I am
responding on behalf of the City Manager.
The project that you are referencing can be found on page 178 of volume 2 of the
draft regional Transportation Improvement Program (snipped below). This project is
initiated by VTA, who has provided additional information at their project website: US
101 Interchanges Improvement Project: San Antonio Rd to Charleston Rd/Rengstorff
Ave | VTA.
<image001.png>
Hope that helps.
Cheers
<image002.png>Ria Hutabarat Lo, PhD
Chief Transportation Official
Office of Transportation
(650) 329-2136 | Ria.Lo@PaloAlto.gov
www.PaloAlto.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur Keller <arthur@kellers.org>
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2026 9:45 PM
To: TIPinfo@bayareametro.gov
Cc: Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
<district5@bos.sccgov.org>
Subject: Questions about the TIP
Why wasn’t the project to build an offramp on southbound US-101 at San Antonio
Road in Palo Alto connected to an onramp at Rengstorff in Mountain View via an
auxiliary lane not included in the 2027 TIP? Statistics show the current onramp at
Charleston in Mountain View as having the highest accident rate on US-101 from San
Mateo/Santa Clara county line to CA-85?
Best regards,
Arthur Keller <image005.png>
From:Robert Marinaro
To:Marc Berman
Cc:Margaret Abe-Koga; Council, City; Veenker, Vicki; Stone, Greer; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Reckdahl, Keith; Burt, Patrick; Lu, George; City Mgr; Bulatao, Eric; Lindsey, Stephen; Nick Marinaro; Jennifer Kain; Roger Smith; Peter Xu; Loren Brown; Dana Dahlstrom; Ceci Kettendorf; Chris Berg; Taly Katz; Barry Katz; Nancy Ellickson; John Schafer; Jeanette Baldwin; Alina Martinez; Micah Murphy; Danielle Dunne; David Famero; Carly Lake; Sandy Freschi; T Bullman; Dave Stellman; Dave Stellman; Steve Wong; Marguerite Poyatos; Manu Kumar;Lydia Kou; Patrick Kelly; Osbaldo Romero; Bryna Chang; Xenia Czisch; Bill McLane; Ramon Moreno; Lester Wong; Cathi Lerch; Maor Greenberg; Moffatt, Pete; Jacob Hakmo; David Perez; Nancy Powers; Dan McKinley; John Lerch; Stacey Tomson; CMEI Wong; DMA Wong; Jin Wong; Maggie Madlangbayan; K Norris; Elidia Tafoya; Scott Hayes; Victor Sloan; John Seltzer; Kandace Kopensky; Moiz Sonasath; Peter Longanecker; Karsyn Smith Development; Raphael Zahnd; Riley Cooke; Pigman, Sophie; Baird, Nathan; Palo Alto Daily Post; GennadySheyner; Louis Hsiao; Jo Ann Mandinach; Ann Lafargue Balin; Annette Ross; Mary Gallagher; Maury Green; Terry Holzemer; Joseph Hirsch; Ben Lerner; Greg Schmid (external); Suzanne Keehn; William Ross; Ron Chun; Arthur Keller; Jeff Levinsky; Becky Sanders; Chip Wytmar; Sharon Elliot; McDonough, Melissa; Janet Hartley; Charlie Weidanz; Kevin Mayer; Boris Folsch; Ian Halker; Richard Willits; Heather Brownlee; Ken Brownlee; Robin Holbrook; Cassandra Paige; Brad Watson; Alisa Pendicini; Ron Ellickson; Gaines, Chantal; Titan (Zhengtian) Gu;
Stephanie Wansek; Penny Brennan; Taryn Sanford; Maia Harris; Sayuri Kabutogi; Bernadette Zimmerman; Doreen Chew; Kshama Jirage; Jenni Simon; Subadhra Arunasalam; Robert Russell; Doug Bacon; Chuan Wang; Shchopra; Al Dorsky; Phil Wettersten; Ann Wettersten; Todd Jin; Emily Emily; Daryl Savage; Anil Rachakonda; Linda Vanderhule; Adriana Hernandez; Stuart Kreitman; Scott Petersen; Alex Smelik; fred@bockmann.com; Janie Sydow; Deborah j Marinaro; Summa, Doria; Boyd Smith; Lund Smith; Milan Milan; Elliott Lee; Robert
Berkovich; Letizia Rodriguez; Brennan Pang; Eggleston, Brad; Rius, Rafael; Lo, Ria; Andrade, Alex; Bob Kennis; Shani Kleinhaus; Peggy (Margaret) Christiansen; Martin Cuyegkeng; Julia Sun; Aki Hirsa; Colin Swindells; Andrew Li; Evan Mathews; Efrain Monttano Velazquez; Ignacio Montelongo Jr.; Joseph Montelongo; Nayirie Tashjian; Fernanda Prado; Dave Rubenstein; Johnny Vo; Priyanka Raghuraman; Andrew Koo; Joseline Sotomayor; Dmitri Samsonov; Gerson Bers; Mike Emrick; Anand Srinivasan; Zohar Gillai; Maria Orlova; Marc Husemann;Niklas Sprungmann; Rizwan Parvez; Apple, Kara
Subject:Proposed OSV Safe Parking Lot at Moffett Field
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:34:11 PM
Attachments:RV Inventory_10Jul26.xlsxImpacts to the Community_23May26.docxEllis Street_Moffett Field.pngstaticmap.png
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Assemblymember Berman,
I would like to ask for your assistance on a critical issue plaguing our community.
I am a long-time resident of Palo Alto that has been working with the residents and businesses of our community to remove Over-Sized Vehicles (OSVs) from our streets. I don’t think I have to tell you about the magnitude of this issue. When it started many years ago it was hardly noticeable, however it has evolved over time into an intolerable problem for many residents and businesses in our community.
Since October 2025 I have counted the number of OSVs on Palo Alto streets and I have sent my bi-weekly counts (see attachment) to the City Council supported with photos and input from residents and businesses. Yes… we have seen a decline in the number of these OSVs since October 2025, but the effort has stalled in the last several months and there are still 130-140 OSVs on our streets and we would
like to see all of them gone similar to some neighboring communities.
The purpose of this e-mail is to ask you for your support and leadership in trying to help us remedy this problem. I know this issue is complex and has many facets, however one of the solutions is finding additional safe parking lots for these OSVs. As you can see from my below message, I recommended that we inquire about leasing some prime vacant lots at Moffett Field. Yes, this is federal property, but Iwould think, considering the magnitude of this crisis, and with the right collaboration there could be a win-win situation here. This issue is much bigger than any one jurisdiction, so a coordinated regional approach makes all the sense in the world.
Many of us in the community are extremely frustrated by numbers of OSVs on many of our streets (especially in south Palo Alto), the impacts to residents and businesses, and the lack of urgency to fix this problem.
If you could possibly work with our county and local jurisdictions to broker an arrangement to lease some of Moffett Field’s unused space to park OSVs the community would be most appreciative.
Regards,Bob Marinaro
Cell: 650-269-5936
Attachments:
· OSV Count Spreadsheet· Impacts to the Community
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From: Robert Marinaro <rmarinaro@mac.com>Subject: Proposed OSV Safe Parking Lot at Moffett Field
Date: July 20, 2026 at 9:19:08 PM PDTTo: Margaret Abe-Koga <District5@bos.sccgov.org>, Palo Alto City Council 2026 <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>, Vicki Veenker <Vicki.Veenker@PaloAlto.gov>, Greer Stone <Greer.Stone@cityofpaloalto.org>, Ed Lauing <Ed.Lauing@PaloAlto.gov>, Julie Lythcott-Haims <Julie.LythcottHaims@PaloAlto.gov>, Keith Reckdahl
<Keith.Reckdahl@PaloAlto.gov>, Patrick Burt <Pat.Burt@PaloAlto.gov>, George Lu <George.Lu@PaloAlto.gov>, Ed Shikada <CityMgr@paloalto.gov>, Emily Ann Ramos <Emily.Ramos@mountainview.gov>, Chris Clark <chris.clark@mountainview.gov>, Alison Hicks <Alison.Hicks@mountainview.gov>, Ellen Kamei<Ellen.Kamei@mountainview.gov>, John Mcalister <john.mcalister@mountainview.gov>, Lucas Ramirez <Lucas.Ramirez@mountainview.gov>, Pat Showalter <Pat.Showalter@mountainview.gov>
Cc: Eric Bulatao <Eric.Bulatao@paloalto.gov>, Stephen Lindsey <stephen.lindsey@cityofpaloalto.org>, Nick Marinaro <njmarinaro@gmail.com>, Jennifer Kain <kainjennifer@google.com>, Roger Smith <rogervernonsmith@hotmail.com>, Peter Xu <peterxuvel@gmail.com>, Loren Brown <loren.brown@vancebrown.com>, Dana Dahlstrom
<danadahlstrom@yahoo.com>, Ceci Kettendorf <cecihome@gmail.com>, Chris Berg <chris@carpetworksflooring.com>, Taly Katz <talyk@sbcglobal.net>, Barry Katz <bmkatz1950@gmail.com>, Nancy Ellickson <nellickson@gmail.com>, John Schafer <JSchafer@andersonhonda.com>, Jeanette Baldwin <jeanettebaldwin@gmail.com>, Alina
Martinez <amartinez@andersonhonda.com>, Micah Murphy <Manager@parkerpaloalto.com>, Danielle Dunne <danielle.dunne@wework.com>, David Famero <david.famero@intapp.com>, Carly Lake <carly@bioscienceprop.com>, Sandy Freschi <sandy.freschi@vancebrown.com>, T Bullman <tbullman@pacamgroup.com>, Dave Stellman
<davstellman@gmail.com>, Dave Stellman <dave@paloaltoglass.com>, Steve Wong <swong@wongelectric.com>, Marguerite Poyatos <marguerite@paloaltoglass.com>, Manu Kumar <manu@k9ventures.com>, Lydia Kou <lydiakou@gmail.com>, Patrick Kelly <patrick.kelly@dmdsystems.com>, Osbaldo Romero <osbaldo@or-builders.com>,Bryna Chang <bryna.chang@gmail.com>, Xenia Czisch <xenia@qmsshields.com>, Bill McLane <bill@paloaltoglass.com>, Ramon Moreno <ramonmorenoschool@gmail.com>, Lester Wong <lwong@wongelectric.com>, Cathi Lerch <cathi@lerchconstruction.com>, Maor Greenberg <maor@greenberg.construction>, Pete Moffat
<pete@petemoffat.com>, Jacob Hakmo <Jacob@onemovemovers.com>, David Perez <david@paloaltoconcrete.com>, Nancy Powers <nancy@drewmaran.com>, Dan McKinley <danmck@scientific-equipment.com>, John Lerch <john@lerchconstruction.com>, Stacey Tomson <staceytomson@gmsshields.com>, CMEI Wong<cmei@wongelectric.com>, DMA Wong <dma@wongelectric.com>, Jin Wong <jin.wong@gmail.com>, Maggie Madlangbayan <mmadlangbayan@stanfordhealthcare.org>, K Norris <knorris@stanfordhealthcare.org>, Elidia Tafoya <etafoya@atandordhealthcare.org>, Scott Hayes <shayes236@gmail.com>, Victor Sloan <vic52@victor-
aviation.com>, John Seltzer <woodgood@pacbell.net>, Kandace Kopensky <kkopensky@ifrep.com>, Moiz Sonasath <sonu786@gmail.com>, Peter Longanecker <plonganecker@sayrayautorepair.com>, Karsyn Smith Development <karsyn@smithdevelopment.com>, Raphael Zahnd <raphael.zahnd@gmail.com>, Riley Cooke
<rcooke@paweekly.com>, Sophie Pigman <sophie.pigman@paloalto.gov>, Nathan Baird <nathan.baird@paloalto.gov>, Palo Alto Daily Post <News@padailypost.com>, Gennady Sheyner <gsheyner@embarcaderomedia.org>, Louis Hsiao <louis@popconcepts.com>, Jo Ann Mandinach <Joann@needtoknow.com>, Ann Lafargue Balin
<alafargue@mac.com>, Annette Ross <port2103@att.net>, Mary Gallagher <marygallagher88@gmail.com>, Maury Green <mauryg3@comcast.net>, Terry Holzemer <holz@sonic.net>, Joseph Hirsch <jihirschpa@earthlink.net>, Ben Lerner <balerner@yahoo.com>, Greg Schmid <gregschmid@sbcglobal.net>, Suzanne Keehn
<dskeehn@pacbell.net>, William Ross <wross@lawross.com>, Ron Chun <ron.chun.esq@gmail.com>, Arthur Keller <arthur@kellers.org>, Jeff Levinsky <jeff@levinsky.org>, Becky Sanders <rebsanders@gmail.com>, Chip Wytmar <chip@wytmar.com>, Sharon Elliot <saelliot7@gmail.com>, Melissa McDonough<Melissa.McDonough@paloalto.gov>, Janet Hartley <jhartley@spiekercompanies.com>, Charlie Weidanz <charlie@paloaltochamber.com>, Kevin Mayer <mayer.zimmer@gmail.com>, Boris Folsch <borisfoelsch@gmail.com>, Margaret Abe-Koga <District5@bos.sccgov.org>, Ian Halker <Ian.Halker@cbre.com>, Richard Willits
<rwillits@gmail.com>, Heather Brownlee <heather_brownlee@yahoo.com>, Ken Brownlee <Kenneth.Brownlee@gmail.com>, Robin Holbrook <robineholbrook@gmail.com>, Cassandra Paige <Acacia@DividendHomes.com>, Brad Watson <bradwatson888@yahoo.com>, Alisa Pendicini <apedicini@dividendhomes.com>, Ron Ellickson<rellickson@yahoo.com>, Chantal Gaines <Chantal.Gaines@paloalto.gov>, "Titan (Zhengtian) Gu" <gu_zt@yahoo.com>, Stephanie Wansek <stephanie.wansek@gmail.com>, Penny Brennan <plynnbrennan@gmail.com>, Taryn Sanford <tsanford@POLARESMEDICAL.COM>, Maia Harris <mharris@jaypaul.com>, Sayuri Kabutogi
<skabutogi@inphatec.com>, Bernadette Zimmerman <Bernadette.Zimmerman@Sofia.edu>, Doreen Chew <doreen_usa@yahoo.com>, Kshama Jirage <jirage.kshama@gmail.com>, Jenni Simon <jennivlnelee@yahoo.com>, Subadhra Arunasalam <subadhra@att.net>, Robert Russell <russell_robert@hotmail.com>, Doug Bacon
<dougbacon@yahoo.com>, Chuan Wang <wangchuan1989@gmail.com>, Shchopra <shchopra21@gmail.com>, Al Dorsky <ADorsky@yahoo.com>, Phil Wettersten <philwettersten@gmail.com>, Ann Wettersten <annwettersten@gmail.com>, Todd Jin <todd_jin@yahoo.com>, Emily Emily <emilyki79@gmail.com>, Daryl Savage
<darylsavage@gmail.com>, Anil Rachakonda <arachak@gmail.com>, Linda Vanderhule <lindavanderhule@gmail.com>, Adriana Hernandez <ahernandez@padailypost.com>, Stuart Kreitman <stuart.kreitman@gmail.com>, Scott Petersen <scottepetersen@gmail.com>, Alex Smelik <shmeltex@gmail.com>, fred@bockmann.com, Janie Sydow
<Jsydow@comcast.net>, Deborah j Marinaro <djmarinaro@mac.com>, Doria Summa <doriasumma@gmail.com>, Boyd Smith <boyd@smithdevelopment.com>, Lund Smith <lund@wsjproperties.com>, Milan Milan <milan@willisandproperties.com>, Elliott Lee <Lee@PalomoArchery.com>, Robert Berkovich <rberkovich@yahoo.com>, LetiziaRodriguez <scheduling@franztermite.com>, Brennan Pang <brennan.pang@ridepanda.com>, Brad Eggleston <Brad.Eggleston@paloalto.gov>, Raphael Ruis <rafael.rius@paloalto.gov>, Lo Ria <ria.lo@paloalto.gov>, Alex Andrade <Alex.Andrade@PaloAlto.gov>, Bob Kennis <ckennis@comcast.net>, Shani Kleinhaus <shanibirds@gmail.com>,
"Peggy (Margaret) Christiansen" <peggyc3@hotmail.com>, Martin Cuyegkeng <martin.cuyegkeng@gmail.com>, Julia Sun <jsun39872@gmail.com>, Aki Hirsa <akietaki@yahoo.com>, Colin Swindells <colin.swindells@gmail.com>, Andrew Li <ali@lfrep.com>, Evan Mathews <evan@mathewscarlsen.com>, Efrain Monttano Velazquez
<efrain@mathewscarlsen.com>, "Ignacio Montelongo Jr." <jr@mathewscarlsen.com>, Joseph Montelongo <Joe@mathewscarlsen.com>, Nayirie Tashjian <ntashjian@alpfamed.com>, Fernanda Prado <fprado@alpfamed.com>, Dave Rubenstein <drubenstein@andersonhonda.com>, Johnny Vo <jvo@andersonhonda.com>, Priyanka Raghuraman
<praghuraman@hammonplating.com>, Andrew Koo <andrew.koo@paloaltoelectricmotor.com>, Joseline Sotomayor <Joseline@paloaltoelectricmotor.com>, Dmitri Samsonov <argument@gmail.com>, Gerson Bers <gbers@abbae.com>, Mike Emrick <memrick@mozartdev.com>, Anand Srinivasan <sanand108@gmail.com>, Zohar Gillai
<zgillai@gmail.com>, Maria Orlova <marlova123@gmail.com>, Marc Husemann <Marc.Husemann@tesa.com>, Niklas Sprungmann <Niklas.Sprungmann@tesa.com>
Supervisor Abe-Koga, Palo Alto City Council, and Palo Alto OSV Ad Hoc Committee, and Mountain View City Council,
On my bike ride today we rode by the east side of Moffett Field (along the bay) and the west side (paralleling 101) and I was amazed by the amount of unused/underutilized space on this property. My photos below just represent a small part of the unused space with easy accessibility to the road network outside the gate. I realize this is federal property but would it be possible towork out some arrangement to lease some of this space to be used as an OSV safe parking lot for both Palo Alto and Mountain View.
I know there has been recent discussions of a regional approach to solving this regional problem and I’m wondering with the possible assistance of Marc Berman, Josh Becker, and Sam Liccardo some type of cooperative arrangement could be hammered out.
Let’s face it we are in desperate times so lets look outside the box and look at some desperate solutions.
Quite frankly when I drive from my house in south Palo Alto along Fabian Way in Palo Alto and Leghorn St. in Mountain View I am appalled at what I see. It is utterly disgusting!
It’s time to bite the bullet and take stern action that benefits the hard working residents and businesses of these Peninsula cities that earned the right to live in our respective communities. We worked hard, we were resourceful, and that is how we got here. We just didn’t decide to take the San Antonio exit off of 101 and decide to park here!
Regards,Bob Marinaro
Google Maps
google.com
Palo Alto On Street OSV Count
Street Segment OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs
#################12/3/2025 ########1/28/2026 #############################################################################
& 10/22/25 & 11/20 & 12/21 & 1/29 & 4/11
1 Fabian Way Between E. Charleston & E. Meadow 17 17 17 17 17 16 17 17 0 2 1 5 4 6 3 4
2 Fabian Way Between E. Charleston & San Antonio Rd.9 8 8 7 8 9 8 9 12 10 11 9 11 10 9 9
3 E. Meadow Circle Off of E. Meadow Dr.52 56 53 52 49 53 48 41 43 43 41 40 40 39 38 37
4 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Industrial Ave.Between E. Charleston & Transport St.1 1 1 1 4 4 2 4 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
6 Transport St.Between E. San Antonio & Industrial Ave.12 11 11 11 12 11 6 5 4 6 8 7 7 7 5 6
7 San Antonio Rd.Between E. Charleston & Transport St.13 13 15 13 11 11 3 3 5 6 6 5 7 7 7 7
8 San Antonio Rd.East of 101 - -- -- -- -- -- -5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2
9
10 Elwell Ct.Dead End Off of E. Bayshore Rd.15 10 10 11 11 11 4 4 6 5 4 5 4 4 4 4
11 Corporation Way Dead End Off of E. Bayshore Rd.12 12 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Colorado Ave.Colorado Ave. & W. Bayshore Rd.5 6 6 2 3 1 1 4 3 3 4 5 5 5 8 8
13 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 E. Embarcadero Rd.East of 101 13 15 8 10 5 9 6 9 6 7 8 6 7 9 10 8
15 Embarcadero Way Dead End off of Embarcadero Rd.14 10 11 7 7 6 9 9 11 11 11 10 11 10 10 12
16
17 Mitchell Park Mitchell Park Parking Lot - -- -- -- -4 2 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
18 Greer Park Greer Park Parking Lot - -- -- -- -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
19 Ames Av./Ross Rd.At Intersection with Ross Rd.- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -1 1 0 0
200 197 195 180 165 168 138 136 119 120 120 123 123 123 116 117
20 Park Blvd.South of Page Mill 6 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
21 Lambert Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.1 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 (2 segments)Between Oregon Expressway & Portage Ave.1 0 0 2 3 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 5 3 4
23 Poratge Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.4 6 4 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 2
24 Olive Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
25 Sheridan Ave.Between Park Blvd & Caltrain Parking Lot 6 6 6 6 2 3 1 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2
26 Orinda St.Between Fernando Ave. & Wilton Ave.1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
27 Matadero Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.- -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
28 Acacia Ave.Between El Camino & Ash St.- -- -- -- -- -3 2 4 4 4 5 4 5 7 5 3
29 Page Mill Between Park Blvd. & RR - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -1 0 0 0 1 1 0
20 20 20 19 13 12 11 15 12 12 13 13 15 20 14 14
Total:220 217 215 199 178 180 149 151 131 132 133 136 138 143 130 131
Delta:9 -2 -16 -3 2 -31 2 -20 1 1 3 2 5 -13 1
Days since first count: ########29 43 60 99 115 129 141 159 170 185 199 213 231 248 262
Months since first count: ########1.0 1.4 2.0 3.3 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.2 5.6 6.1 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.6
Yellow OSVs on new street Palo Alto City Council: City.Council@PaloAlto.gov
Green Utility construction Bob Marinaro: E:Mail: rmarinaro@mac.com, Cell: 650-269-5936
Ash Street Numerous auxillary vehicles in addition to OSVs Abandon Vehicle Hotline: 650-329-2258
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Ventura Area
berman - RV Inventory_10Jul26 7/27/2026 1:58 PM
OSV IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY
5/23/26 6:46 PM
• Steal water
• Steal electricity
• Dump trash in street
• Dump trash is business dumpsters including large items (mattresses, etc.)
• Dump waste in sewers and in bushes
• Obstructing egress to the point of several reported accidents (on E. Meadow Circle)
• Preventing deliveries to back loading docks
• General safety concerns especially for women
• Blocking traffic such as when vans double park for waste removal
• Take up needed parking spaces for businesses and other facilities – they also reserve
parking spaces adjacent to their OSVs using chairs, cones, etc.
• Intimidate business/institution customers & students
• Noticeable increase in crime in OSV dense neighborhoods
• Liability issues associated with children playing on private property adjacent to OSVs
• OSV slide-outs blocking bike lanes and impeding traffic flow
• Inhibits business owners and property managers from leasing vacant properties
• Decreases property values which in turn decreases property taxes and revenue to the
city
• Discourages property development
• General blight and reduction of quality of life for tax-paying residents and businesses
• Services such as food trucks that once came by for lunch no longer stop by (E. Meadow
Circle)
• Financial - - Additional costs incurred by businesses:
o Additional utility costs
o Installation of locks on dumpsters
o Installation of cameras and security monitoring systems
o Installation of barriers (bollards with chains across driveways, gates, etc.)
o Installation of audio systems to inconvenience OSV dwellers (Faber Place)
o Additional trash pickup costs and additional burden to business owners who have
to properly sort out trash from recycled materials
File: Impacts to the Community_23May26.docx
From:Robert Marinaro
To:Josh Becker
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Subject:Proposed OSV Safe Parking Lot at Moffett Field
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:29:45 PM
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Senator Becker,
I would like to ask for your assistance on a critical issue plaguing our community.
I am a long-time resident of Palo Alto that has been working with the residents and businesses of our community to remove Over-Sized Vehicles (OSVs) from our streets. I don’t think I have to tell you about the magnitude of this issue. When it started many years ago it was hardly noticeable, however it has evolved over time into an intolerable problem for many residents and businesses in our community.
Since October 2025 I have counted the number of OSVs on Palo Alto streets and I have sent my bi-weekly counts (see attachment) to the City Council supported with photos and input from residents and businesses. Yes… we have seen a decline in the number of these OSVs since October 2025, but the effort has stalled in the last several months and there are still 130-140 OSVs on our streets and we would
like to see all of them gone similar to some neighboring communities.
The purpose of this e-mail is to ask you for your support and leadership in trying to help us remedy this problem. I know this issue is complex and has many facets, however one of the solutions is finding additional safe parking lots for these OSVs. As you can see from my below message, I recommended that we inquire about leasing some prime vacant lots at Moffett Field. Yes, this is federal property, but Iwould think, considering the magnitude of this crisis, and with the right collaboration there could be a win-win situation here. This issue is much bigger than any one jurisdiction, so a coordinated regional approach makes all the sense in the world.
Many of us in the community are extremely frustrated by numbers of OSVs on many of our streets (especially in south Palo Alto), the impacts to residents and businesses, and the lack of urgency to fix this problem.
If you could possibly work with our county and local jurisdictions to broker an arrangement to lease some of Moffett Field’s unused space to park OSVs the community would be most appreciative.
Regards,Bob Marinaro
Cell: 650-269-5936
Attachments:
· OSV Count Spreadsheet· Impacts to the Community
Begin forwarded message:
From: Robert Marinaro <rmarinaro@mac.com>
Subject: Proposed OSV Safe Parking Lot at Moffett FieldDate: July 20, 2026 at 9:19:08 PM PDT
To: Margaret Abe-Koga <District5@bos.sccgov.org>, Palo Alto City Council 2026 <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>, Vicki Veenker <Vicki.Veenker@PaloAlto.gov>, Greer Stone <Greer.Stone@cityofpaloalto.org>, Ed Lauing <Ed.Lauing@PaloAlto.gov>, Julie Lythcott-Haims <Julie.LythcottHaims@PaloAlto.gov>, Keith Reckdahl
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<Ellen.Kamei@mountainview.gov>, John Mcalister <john.mcalister@mountainview.gov>, Lucas Ramirez <Lucas.Ramirez@mountainview.gov>, Pat Showalter <Pat.Showalter@mountainview.gov>
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<pete@petemoffat.com>, Jacob Hakmo <Jacob@onemovemovers.com>, David Perez <david@paloaltoconcrete.com>, Nancy Powers <nancy@drewmaran.com>, Dan McKinley <danmck@scientific-equipment.com>, John Lerch <john@lerchconstruction.com>, Stacey Tomson <staceytomson@gmsshields.com>, CMEI Wong
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<praghuraman@hammonplating.com>, Andrew Koo <andrew.koo@paloaltoelectricmotor.com>, Joseline Sotomayor <Joseline@paloaltoelectricmotor.com>, Dmitri Samsonov <argument@gmail.com>, Gerson Bers <gbers@abbae.com>, Mike Emrick <memrick@mozartdev.com>, Anand Srinivasan <sanand108@gmail.com>, Zohar Gillai<zgillai@gmail.com>, Maria Orlova <marlova123@gmail.com>, Marc Husemann <Marc.Husemann@tesa.com>, Niklas Sprungmann <Niklas.Sprungmann@tesa.com>
Supervisor Abe-Koga, Palo Alto City Council, and Palo Alto OSV Ad Hoc Committee, and Mountain View City Council,
On my bike ride today we rode by the east side of Moffett Field (along the bay) and the west side (paralleling 101) and I was amazed by the amount of unused/underutilized space on this property. My photos below just represent a small part of the unused space with easy accessibility to the road network outside the gate. I realize this is federal property but would it be possible towork out some arrangement to lease some of this space to be used as an OSV safe parking lot for both Palo Alto and Mountain View.
I know there has been recent discussions of a regional approach to solving this regional problem and I’m wondering with the possible assistance of Marc Berman, Josh Becker, and Sam Liccardo some type of cooperative arrangement could be hammered out.
Let’s face it we are in desperate times so lets look outside the box and look at some desperate solutions.
Quite frankly when I drive from my house in south Palo Alto along Fabian Way in Palo Alto and Leghorn St. in Mountain View I am appalled at what I see. It is utterly disgusting!
It’s time to bite the bullet and take stern action that benefits the hard working residents and businesses of these Peninsula cities that earned the right to live in our respective communities. We worked hard, we were resourceful, and that is how we got here. We just didn’t decide to take the San Antonio exit off of 101 and decide to park here!
Regards,Bob Marinaro
Google Maps
google.com
Palo Alto On Street OSV Count
Street Segment OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs OSVs
#################12/3/2025 ########1/28/2026 #############################################################################
& 10/22/25 & 11/20 & 12/21 & 1/29 & 4/11
1 Fabian Way Between E. Charleston & E. Meadow 17 17 17 17 17 16 17 17 0 2 1 5 4 6 3 4
2 Fabian Way Between E. Charleston & San Antonio Rd.9 8 8 7 8 9 8 9 12 10 11 9 11 10 9 9
3 E. Meadow Circle Off of E. Meadow Dr.52 56 53 52 49 53 48 41 43 43 41 40 40 39 38 37
4 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Industrial Ave.Between E. Charleston & Transport St.1 1 1 1 4 4 2 4 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
6 Transport St.Between E. San Antonio & Industrial Ave.12 11 11 11 12 11 6 5 4 6 8 7 7 7 5 6
7 San Antonio Rd.Between E. Charleston & Transport St.13 13 15 13 11 11 3 3 5 6 6 5 7 7 7 7
8 San Antonio Rd.East of 101 - -- -- -- -- -- -5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2
9
10 Elwell Ct.Dead End Off of E. Bayshore Rd.15 10 10 11 11 11 4 4 6 5 4 5 4 4 4 4
11 Corporation Way Dead End Off of E. Bayshore Rd.12 12 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Colorado Ave.Colorado Ave. & W. Bayshore Rd.5 6 6 2 3 1 1 4 3 3 4 5 5 5 8 8
13 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 E. Embarcadero Rd.East of 101 13 15 8 10 5 9 6 9 6 7 8 6 7 9 10 8
15 Embarcadero Way Dead End off of Embarcadero Rd.14 10 11 7 7 6 9 9 11 11 11 10 11 10 10 12
16
17 Mitchell Park Mitchell Park Parking Lot - -- -- -- -4 2 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
18 Greer Park Greer Park Parking Lot - -- -- -- -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
19 Ames Av./Ross Rd.At Intersection with Ross Rd.- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -1 1 0 0
200 197 195 180 165 168 138 136 119 120 120 123 123 123 116 117
20 Park Blvd.South of Page Mill 6 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
21 Lambert Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.1 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 (2 segments)Between Oregon Expressway & Portage Ave.1 0 0 2 3 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 5 3 4
23 Poratge Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.4 6 4 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 2
24 Olive Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
25 Sheridan Ave.Between Park Blvd & Caltrain Parking Lot 6 6 6 6 2 3 1 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2
26 Orinda St.Between Fernando Ave. & Wilton Ave.1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
27 Matadero Ave.Between El Camino & Park Blvd.- -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
28 Acacia Ave.Between El Camino & Ash St.- -- -- -- -- -3 2 4 4 4 5 4 5 7 5 3
29 Page Mill Between Park Blvd. & RR - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -1 0 0 0 1 1 0
20 20 20 19 13 12 11 15 12 12 13 13 15 20 14 14
Total:220 217 215 199 178 180 149 151 131 132 133 136 138 143 130 131
Delta:9 -2 -16 -3 2 -31 2 -20 1 1 3 2 5 -13 1
Days since first count: ########29 43 60 99 115 129 141 159 170 185 199 213 231 248 262
Months since first count: ########1.0 1.4 2.0 3.3 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.2 5.6 6.1 6.5 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.6
Yellow OSVs on new street Palo Alto City Council: City.Council@PaloAlto.gov
Green Utility construction Bob Marinaro: E:Mail: rmarinaro@mac.com, Cell: 650-269-5936
Ash Street Numerous auxillary vehicles in addition to OSVs Abandon Vehicle Hotline: 650-329-2258
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Ventura Area
20260727 RV Inventory_10Jul26 7/27/2026 1:53 PM
OSV IMPACTS TO THE COMMUNITY
5/23/26 6:46 PM
• Steal water
• Steal electricity
• Dump trash in street
• Dump trash is business dumpsters including large items (mattresses, etc.)
• Dump waste in sewers and in bushes
• Obstructing egress to the point of several reported accidents (on E. Meadow Circle)
• Preventing deliveries to back loading docks
• General safety concerns especially for women
• Blocking traffic such as when vans double park for waste removal
• Take up needed parking spaces for businesses and other facilities – they also reserve
parking spaces adjacent to their OSVs using chairs, cones, etc.
• Intimidate business/institution customers & students
• Noticeable increase in crime in OSV dense neighborhoods
• Liability issues associated with children playing on private property adjacent to OSVs
• OSV slide-outs blocking bike lanes and impeding traffic flow
• Inhibits business owners and property managers from leasing vacant properties
• Decreases property values which in turn decreases property taxes and revenue to the
city
• Discourages property development
• General blight and reduction of quality of life for tax-paying residents and businesses
• Services such as food trucks that once came by for lunch no longer stop by (E. Meadow
Circle)
• Financial - - Additional costs incurred by businesses:
o Additional utility costs
o Installation of locks on dumpsters
o Installation of cameras and security monitoring systems
o Installation of barriers (bollards with chains across driveways, gates, etc.)
o Installation of audio systems to inconvenience OSV dwellers (Faber Place)
o Additional trash pickup costs and additional burden to business owners who have
to properly sort out trash from recycled materials
File: Impacts to the Community_23May26.docx
From:Aram James
To:Meg Thomas; Julian Garcia; pchen@spiekercompanies.com
Cc:Jasso, Tamara; Council, City; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; sam.liccardo@gmail.com;
assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; supervisor.abe-koga@bos.sccgov.org; Raymond
Goins; Friends of Cubberley; Human Relations Commission; Emily Mibach; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner; Riley
Cooke; Shikada, Ed; Braden Cartwright; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Palo Alto Renters" Association; Diana
Diamond; Burt, Patrick; Stone, Greer; Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Veenker, Vicki; city.council@menlopark.gov;
Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Rosen; Zelkha, Mila; Cecilia Taylor; dcombs@menlopark.gov;
marc.berman@cityofpaloalto.com; Reifschneider, James
Subject:Re: Please reconsider your unwillingness to conduct a seismic-earthquake inspection at the Southwood
Apartment Complex here in Palo Alto
Date:Friday, July 24, 2026 6:14:46 PM
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SECOND REQUEST
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Meg,
1. When was the last seismic-earthquake inspection completed on the Southwood
properties?
2. Has one ever been done on the property at Southwood according to your records?
3. If so, will you forward the seismic report my way?
I am glad the most recent fire inspection completed by the Palo Alto Fire Department on
July 14, 2026, was satisfactory. However, I think you would agree that a fire inspection is
NOT the same as an earthquake/seismic inspection.
Given the age of the Southwood complex, approximately 40 years old, I continue to
request a full seismic-earthquake inspection be completed in a timely fashion-consistent
with best practices.
Southwood has approximately 100 units with approximately 250 residences. Given our
proximity to major earthquake faults and out of an abundance of caution, please
reconsider your refusal to provide a complete seismic inspection ASAP.
Best regards ,
Aram James
415-370-5056
P.S. If it is a matter of money, I am more than happy to contribute a few hundred dollars
towards the cost of the seismic inspection. Public safety demands that my request be taken
seriously. Please call me at anytime to discuss this matter.
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM Meg Thomas <mthomas@spiekercompanies.com>
wrote:
Hi Aram,
Apologies for the delay in our response. On July 14, 2026 the Palo Alto Fire
Department performed their annual inspection of the premises at 2850
Middlefield Road and all safety and health standards that are essential for the
well-being of all residents were met and there were no property violations. We
are unaware of any earthquake risks to the building, and a seismic inspection
does not appear necessary based on the condition of the property and the latest
inspection reports received. Please reach out with any specific concerns you
may have.
Thanks,
Meg Thomas
On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
6/25/2026
Hi Julian,
Thanks for returning my phone call this morning. As promised, I am sending this note
to you in hopes of receiving the most current information on the earthquake/seismic
safety of the Southwood Complex. Is there, for example, an annual report/inspection
of Southwood to assess the integrity of the complex in the event of a major
earthquake?
Any information on this critical subject would be most appreciated. Thanks so much.
Peace,
Aram
415-370-5O56
--
Meg Thomas
COO and Regional Property Manager
Spieker Companies, Inc.
(408) 221-0025
mthomas@spiekercompanies.com
From:Aram James
To:Meg Thomas; Julian Garcia
Cc:Jasso, Tamara; Council, City; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; sam.liccardo@gmail.com;
assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Josh Becker; supervisor.abe-koga@bos.sccgov.org; Raymond
Goins; Friends of Cubberley; Human Relations Commission; Sean Allen; Roberta Ahlquist; Emily Mibach; EPA
Today; Gennady Sheyner; Riley Cooke; Shikada, Ed; Brandon Pho; Braden Cartwright;
jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com; Palo Alto Renters" Association; cromero@cityofepa.org; Diana Diamond; Burt,
Patrick; Stone, Greer; Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Veenker, Vicki; city.council@menlopark.gov; Jay Boyarsky;
Jeff Rosen; Zelkha, Mila; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Subject:Re: Please reconsider your unwillingness to conduct a seismic-earthquake inspection at the Southwood
Apartment Complex here in Palo Alto
Date:Friday, July 24, 2026 6:08:33 PM
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Second Request
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Meg,
1. When was the last seismic-earthquake inspection completed on the Southwood
properties?
2. Has one ever been done on the property at Southwood according to your records?
3. If so, will you forward the seismic report my way?
I am glad the most recent fire inspection completed by the Palo Alto Fire Department on
July 14, 2026, was satisfactory. However, I think you would agree that a fire inspection is
NOT the same as an earthquake/seismic inspection.
Given the age of the Southwood complex, approximately 40 years old, I continue to request
a full seismic-earthquake inspection be completed in a timely fashion-consistent with best
practices.
Southwood has approximately 100 units with approximately 250 residences. Given our
proximity to major earthquake faults and out of an abundance of caution, please reconsider
your refusal to provide a complete seismic inspection ASAP.
Best regards ,
Aram James
415-370-5056
P.S. If it is a matter of money, I am more than happy to contribute a few hundred dollars
towards the cost of the seismic inspection. Public safety demands that my request be taken
seriously. Please call me at anytime to discuss this matter.
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM Meg Thomas <mthomas@spiekercompanies.com> wrote:
Hi Aram,
Apologies for the delay in our response. On July 14, 2026 the Palo Alto Fire
Department performed their annual inspection of the premises at 2850 Middlefield
Road and all safety and health standards that are essential for the well-being of all
residents were met and there were no property violations. We are unaware of any
earthquake risks to the building, and a seismic inspection does not appear
necessary based on the condition of the property and the latest inspection reports
received. Please reach out with any specific concerns you may have.
Thanks,
Meg Thomas
On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
6/25/2026
Hi Julian,
Thanks for returning my phone call this morning. As promised, I am sending this note to
you in hopes of receiving the most current information on the earthquake/seismic safety
of the Southwood Complex. Is there, for example, an annual report/inspection of
Southwood to assess the integrity of the complex in the event of a major earthquake?
Any information on this critical subject would be most appreciated. Thanks so much.
Peace,
Aram
415-370-5O56
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COO and Regional Property Manager
Spieker Companies, Inc.
(408) 221-0025
mthomas@spiekercompanies.com
From:Ravinder Sethi
To:Council, City
Subject:Request to make public comments on Aug 10 th council meetings
Date:Friday, July 24, 2026 8:10:42 AM
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good morning
I would like an opportunity to speak for a few minutes on the SB 79 implementation on the
Aug 10th or another meeting soon after that..appreciate an appointment for that purpose
Best
Ravi Sethi
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From:Grace Gervais
To:Council, City
Cc:Neeraj Gupta
Subject:White Cane Day - Palo Alto City Hall - October 8, 2026
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2026 2:06:50 PM
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Dear Members of the Palo Alto City Council,
My name is Grace Gervais, and I am the Events and Development Manager at Vista Center for
the Blind and Visually Impaired, located in Palo Alto at 2500 El Camino Real. I am writing to
invite you to attend our second annual White Cane Day event on Thursday, October 8, 2026,
which will take place at Palo Alto City Hall in partnership with the Palo Alto Veterans
Administration.
White Cane Day, recognized as a national observance since 1964, celebrates the
achievements, independence, and contributions of individuals who are blind or visually
impaired. This year, we anticipate welcoming more than 100 attendees, including veterans,
individuals living with vision loss, family members, and community supporters.
The event will begin with a community walk through downtown Palo Alto—a meaningful
procession of white canes through the heart of the city—followed by a celebration of
inclusion, accessibility, and community partnership.
As we prepare for this important day, we would be honored to have members of the Palo Alto
City Council join us. If any Councilmember is available, we would also be grateful for a few
brief remarks at the beginning of the event. Your presence and support would be incredibly
meaningful to our community.
White Cane Day 2026: In Step with Vision Loss in Our Community
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Palo Alto City Hall
The white cane is a powerful symbol of dignity, independence, and self-determination. White
Cane Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate the accomplishments of
individuals living with vision loss, and highlight the importance of safe and independent travel
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White Cane Day is presented by Vista Center in partnership with the Palo Alto Veterans
Administration. The event also serves as a fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting Vista
Center's rehabilitation programs and services for individuals living with vision loss, helping
ensure these vital services remain accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
Please find a few photographs from last year's event as well as our event flyer attached. Thank
you for your consideration. We would be honored to have you join us, and I would be happy
to provide any additional information.
If you are able to attend or have any questions, please reply directly to me at
ggervais@vistacenter.org. We would be delighted to provide additional information and
would be honored to welcome you to this year's White Cane Day celebration.
Warmly, Grace GervaisManager, Development and EventsVista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
ggervais@vistacenter.org
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From:Marit Parten
To:Council, City
Subject:FREE Workshop Series for Parents of Tween/Teens from Caminar
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:37:15 PM
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Hello City Council, Members,
I’m Marit with Caminar Teen & Family Wellness Center in Palo Alto, contacting you to share that we
are offering a free workshop series for parents and guardians of tweens and teens on topics ranging
from academic stress and competition, how to identify anxiety, gender identification, screentime
strategies, and more.
The series starts in September, and each topic is offered both in person and
virtually and facilitated by one of our licensed clinicians who specializes in each topic.
Feel free to pass on to any who might be interested, as we know there is so much to navigate these
days, and it's nice to learn and brainstorm with others.
Thanks, and I hope you're having a great summer!
Link to register here.
Best,
Marit
Marit Parten | Community Outreach Partner
Caminar | 375 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
MParten@Caminar.org | www.caminar.org
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From:abra siegel
To:Council, City
Subject:Restricted Parking due to Bike Lane
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:01:59 PM
On behalf of our neighborhood, I am requesting a review of the parking laws on Addison Avenue between Guinda
and Channing Ave. There is a bike lane on the south side of the street that we have just been informed now
prohibits any parking at all along the curb, even as the road expands closer to Channing and there is adequate
space for the bike lane. There is limited parking now on this residential section of the street and there are 8
households. Each family has at least 2 cars, so a minimum of16 automobiles (not considering visitors or service
vehicles routinely in the area) and yet we are not allowed to park in front of our homes. This is unreasonable,
extremely inconvenient and has impacted quality of life in our own neighborhood. We need this to be re-
evaluated and at a minimum allow for permit parking.
Please let me know what we need to do to address this.
Thank you,
Abra Siegel
833 Addison Avenue
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abra.siegel4@gmail.com
650-646-8077
From:Chris Schremp
To:Lauing, Ed; Shikada, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Reckdahl, Keith; Veenker, Vicki; Council, City
Cc:Christine Schremp; Robert Marinaro; Roger Smith; Peter Xu; Barry Katz; Ceci Kettendorf; Nancy Ellickson; Dana Dahlstrom; Lydia Kou; Bill McLane; Dave Stellman; Loren Brown; Charlie Weidanz; Jeanette Baldwin;
Titan (Zhengtian) Gu; Becky Sanders; John Schafer; Scott Petersen
Subject:Re: Rebuttal of OSV Staff Report & Proposal for Action
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:33:14 AM
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Ad Hoc Committee Members and Mayor Veenker,
We continue to witness an unchecked expansion of OSVs across our residential streets—including East Meadow Drive, Ross Road, and Louis Road. The lack of
active enforcement has only made these operations more brazen and undeterred.
Attached is a photo taken on East Meadow Drive directly in front of Ramos Park. As you can clearly see, this OSV is physically blocking the active bike lane,
forcing a group of children riding their bikes onto the pedestrian sidewalk to bypass the obstruction—creating an immediate safety hazard for both the young cyclists
and neighborhood pedestrians.
For your visibility, I have also included below a recent email exchange with City Attorney. While I appreciate Mr. Jensen taking the time to respond thoughtfully to
my inquiry regarding the activation of existing Palo Alto Municipal Code § 10.44.020 via the border-signage model, their response highlights a persistent
issue: absence of a concrete operational timeline or interim safety plan.
We cannot continue to wait months for "thoughtful evaluation" while our neighborhood bears the brunt of lack of enforcement.
This policy gap needs to be resolved now. What is your specific plan and timeline to clear these residential safety hazards?
Regards,
Chris Schremp
Palo Alto Resident & Stakeholder
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Chris Schremp <chrisschremp88@gmail.com>Jul 7, 2026, 11:38 AM
Christopher,
Thank you for your response and for confirming that your office is actively advising City Council and staff on the operational applications of PAMC § 10.44.020. I appreciate your
Grants Pass decision has fundamentally removed a significant layer of historical limitation on the City’s authority.
1. Signage & Border Evaluation: Has your office or the Office of Transportation already initiated a formal count/engineering assessment of the exact number of municipalborder entry points required to satisfy CVC § 22651(n) notice requirements?
2. Timeline for Council Review: You mentioned the Council will take this up later this year. Has a specific date or entry on the legislative calendar been targeted for this briefingin the coming weeks?
3. Interim Safety Protocols: In the time leading up to the Council taking this up, what specific advice is your office providing to PAPD and Code Enforcement right now regardingimmediate issues and hazards? For instance, we are currently documenting active, severe issues including gas-powered generators placed directly in the active street withunshielded fuel cans strapped to bumpers, as well as clusters of OSVs parking dangerously close to residential intersections, completely blocking critical lines of sight forturning vehicles and families. What interim protocols are in place to address these conditions today before an accident occurs?
AM Jensen, Christopher <Christopher.Jensen@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Dear Mr. Schremp:
Thank you for your email. I can confirm that the City Attorney’s Office is aware of the Municipal Code and Vehicle Code provisions that authorize the City to limit oversized vehicle
parking and is advising the City Council and City staff on those provisions, including existing restrictions on parking in residential and public facility zones, and how they can be applied
and enforced. I agree that the Grants Pass decision removes a significant limitation on City authority, but enforcement of parking restrictions still takes place in the context of other
statutory and constitutional requirements. In particular, new signage is evaluated based on legal requirements, practical constraints (e.g., the large number of entry points to the City),
and cost. These requirements do not foreclose further action by the City, but they do counsel in favor of proceeding thoughtfully. We expect Council will take up the issue later this
year.
Regards,
Chris
Christopher Jensen
City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
(650) 329-2171
Christopher.Jensen@PaloAlto.gov
On Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM Chris Schremp <chrisschremp88@gmail.com> wrote:
Mr. Shikada, Mayor Veenker, and Members of the Ad Hoc Committee,
I have continued to review and analyze the most expeditious and legal way forward on this issue. In doing so, I have tried to put myself in your
shoes to better understand the potential hurdles you feel you might face. Given that the committee has never provided specific examples of these
hurdles—other than offering vague "legal concerns," or incorrectly framing this as a homelessness or "ties to the community" issue—I have
continued to dig into the matter myself.
In reviewing the legal frameworks available to the City of Palo Alto, I identified a critical piece of existing legislation that completely refutes the
narrative of municipal helplessness on the OSV issue.
Palo Alto does not need to wait for open-ended "pilot programs" or prolonged legislative drafting. The City Council has already passed the exact law
required to protect our residential neighborhoods.
Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 10.44.020 (Standing or parking) explicitly states:
(a) No person shall, between the hours of two a.m. and six a.m. of any day... park upon streets or alleys located within a residential
zone or public facility zone any of the following vehicles: (1) Oversized vehicles; (2) Trailers; (3) Camper shells...
(c) Where not inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution or other applicable law, vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to
tow.
I have included the full text at the end of the email.
This law applies today across the entirety of Palo Alto. The only reason it remains completely unenforced on our side of town comes down to an
operational choice regarding signage.
Up to this point, staff has stalled enforcement by claiming that activating this code requires block-by-block signage on every street in the city,
carrying an artificial, multi-million dollar price tag. This is an operational excuse, not a legal barrier.
Under California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 22651(n), the City can fully satisfy its physical notification obligations for a uniform citywide restriction
by installing heavy-duty legislative notice signs exclusively at city inlets and municipal borders (e.g., entry points from Mountain View, Menlo
Park, and East Palo Alto).
By placing entry signs at our municipal boundaries stating "OSV/Trailer Parking Prohibited 2 AM–6 AM Citywide Per PAMC 10.44.020," the City
achieves immediate legal compliance to actively enforce and tow across all residential neighborhoods within 30 to 45 days, at a trivial fraction of the
cost of block-by-block implementation.
This discovery offers an immediate opportunity to accelerate the comprehensive plan I previously provided. The question is no longer what the city
can legally do post-Grants Pass. The question is: Why is the City Manager’s office choosing to leave PAMC § 10.44.020 completely
unenforced in South and Midtown Palo Alto while residential blocks in other neighborhoods are aggressively protected?
We look forward to an operational response regarding the immediate deployment of a citywide border-signage model to activate the laws already
on our books.
Regards,
Chris Schremp
Palo Alto Resident & Stakeholder
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10.44.020 Standing or parking.
(a) No person shall, between the hours of two a.m. and six a.m. of any day, unless authorized by a hardship permit issued pursuant toSection 10.44.021 or a construction or maintenance permit issued pursuant to Section 10.40.045, park upon streets or alleys located within aresidential zone or public facility zone any of the following vehicles:
(1) Oversized vehicles;
(2) Trailers;
(3) Camper shells;
(4) Tow trucks as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 615;
(5) Special construction equipment as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 565.
(b) No person shall park or leave standing a non-motorized vehicle upon any public street or highway.
(1) For the purposes of this subsection, “non-motorized vehicle” means any trailer, camp trailer, semitrailer or trailer coach as defined by theCalifornia Vehicle Code. “Non-motorized vehicle” does not include any bicycle, scooter, or micromobility device.
(2) This subsection shall not apply to a nonmotorized vehicle that is attached to a vehicle capable of moving the nonmotorized vehicle in alawful manner upon the street, carries a hardship permit issued pursuant to Section 10.44.021 or a construction or maintenance permit issuedpursuant to Section 10.40.045, is actively being loaded or unloaded, or is undergoing emergency repairs.
(c) Where not inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution or other applicable law, vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to tow.
(Ord. 5689 § 2, 2026: Ord. 5685 § 2, 2025: Ord. 4558 § 5 (part), 1999)
On Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM Chris Schremp <chrisschremp88@gmail.com> wrote:
Ad Hoc Council Members, Mr. Shikada, and Mayor Veenker,
I spent some time reviewing the City Council Staff Report #2603-6171, published on June 8, 2026.
First, I want to acknowledge that work is being done and efforts seem to have delivered progress on some aspects of the OSV issue. However, for the most
part, these efforts have been isolated to specific neighborhoods in Palo Alto, which have ultimately only shifted the problem to others. This inequity is at
the heart of so many of the current problems we are facing.
And while this report indicates "measurable progress" and "success in reducing impacts," our direct, daily observations on our streets suggest a profound
disconnect between the report’s conclusions and the reality on the ground. The report includes metrics that don’t tell the whole story, omits critical
geographic displacement data, and misinterprets resident exhaustion as a sign of municipal compliance.
Below is an analysis with the intent of contextualizing the misleading and incomplete nature of the report.
In addition, in the spirit of not only pointing out problems but also identifying solutions, I have included a detailed proposal below (and attached) which we
expect the City and the Council to take seriously and consider adopting in the coming weeks.
REGIONAL ANALYSIS & REBUTTAL TO REPORT #2603-6171
1. On "Point-in-Time" Claims and Hidden Metrics
The Report States: “'Point-in-time checks' by the Police Department showed an overall decline in OSVs across monitored locations between January
and May, though in some areas numbers remained consistent... staff found that the number of OSVs reduced from 191 to 133."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: The City presents a generic drop from 191 to 133 as a citywide victory, yet completely hides the geographic
breakdown. What are the "monitored locations"? Please publish the exact numbers per monitored location. Which specific streets saw a decrease,
and which specific streets "remained consistent" or saw increases? Our observations indicate that while the overall count may have shrunk citywide,
the vehicles have simply migrated away from heavily policed commercial zones and taken up permanent residence in residential neighborhoods like
ours. In fact, it appears most, if not all, of those remaining 133 vehicles are now on our side of town, given that the committee found a way to
effectively restrict OSVs in North Palo Alto.
2. On Fiscal Misallocation and Indefinite Timelines of Phase II
The Report States: "Phase II could expand deep cleaning and street sweeping to additional streets, supported by permanent signage... The full
scope of Phase II remains under development with the City Council ad hoc Committee."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: This confirmation reveals that Phase II lacks any definitive, actionable timeline, while the Finance Committee
simultaneously recommends allocating additional funding for FY27. This confirms to taxpayers that the City's primary operational strategy is to
continuously spend our tax dollars cleaning up the biological and mechanical waste left by unregulated OSVs, rather than enforcing active parking
bans. Why is Phase II an open-ended, exploratory concept while the financial burden of managing this crisis is continuously shifted onto Palo Alto
property owners? Will the City refund or reduce our property taxes during this uncapped Phase II timeline? Will you compensate homeowners for
impacted business losses and depressed property values?
3. On the Myth of "Phase I Success" and Displaced Noncompliance
The Report States: "Phase I successfully reduced noncompliance and some impacts related to OSVs on public streets... Conditions improved over
time as compliance increased..."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: This statement is demonstrably false and misleading. Phase I did not solve the problem; it merely acted as a
displacement mechanism. By selectively clearing a few high-profile zones, the City exacerbated the crisis in South and Midtown Palo Alto. OSV
encampments have grown increasingly bold, encroaching onto previously unaffected residential streets like Ames, Ross, Louis, Colorado, Loma
Verde, and East Meadow, and directly blocking bike lanes and sidewalks on Fabian Way / Charleston Village (in front of the Blue Condos) and
East Meadow Drive (directly obstructing Ramos Park).
4. On Omitted Towing Data and Selected Jurisdictions
The Report States: "From January to September 2025, there were 73 tows, of which 15 were OSVs... From October to December 2025, there were a
total of 50 tows, of which were 31 OSVs... The Police Department has paid $91,600 for OSV towing services."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: The report explicitly boasts about spending $91,600 on increased towing rates to address noncompliant vehicles.
Which specific streets and neighborhoods did these tows take place in? Our neighborhood has witnessed almost zero towing enforcement, leading to
zero visible consequences for habitual violators blocking public rights-of-way. Show us the geographic log of these OSV tows so taxpayers can see
exactly which neighborhoods the City is choosing to protect, and which ones it is choosing to ignore.
5. Incorrectly Interpreting Reduced 72-Hour Violations as "Success"
Correspondence from Council Member Ed Lauing: “That statement by the news organization is a bit misleading to the reader, but it is correct. The
writer is referring to the fact that, after substantial towing, there are fewer OSV dwellers violating the 72 hour parking law and the expired vehicle
registration law. It does not mean the city is content with the current OSV count or that we are not continuing to tow.”
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: Telling us that OSV dwellers are simply getting better at avoiding towing is not reassuring in the slightest. It confirms
exactly what neighbors have been pointing out for months. When you state that there are fewer individuals violating the 72-hour parking law, you are
describing a system that has taught violators how to game the rules, not a system that has achieved compliance. The OSV owners have simply
figured out the exact timing required to avoid a tow sticker: they move their vehicles just enough feet, or shuffle them around the immediate
neighborhood blocks, to reset the city's 72-hour clock.
As noted above, this rotating displacement has pushed vehicles directly in front of Ramos Park, where they are blocking sidewalks and bike lanes
used by neighborhood families, and actively parking directly in front of residential homes on East Meadow, Ross, Louis, Ames, Loma Verde,
Colorado, and Fabian Way / Charleston Village. A vehicle shifting positions every 72 hours might look like a successful data point on a compliance
spreadsheet. From our vantage point as residents, it is an active shell game. The public safety hazards, the blocked sightlines, the infrastructure
damage, and the accumulated trash do not disappear just because an RV moves 50 feet down the block. Measuring the "success" of a policy by how
effectively violators can dodge enforcement is a fundamental misdiagnosis. We do not want them getting better at avoiding current laws; we want the
City to pass and enforce citywide boundary restrictions that permanently protect our neighborhood infrastructure.
6. On Misreading "Nuisance Citation" Declines
The Report States: "There has also been a reduction in the number of nuisance citations related to OSVs. In 2025 there were 89 public nuisance
citations issued and in 2026, through May 13, 2026, there have been 27 citations issued."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: The City Manager is profoundly misinterpreting resident behavior as a policy success. The drop from 89 to 27 citations
is not due to "improved behavior" on the streets; it is due to resident exhaustion. Homeowners have realized that logging active public nuisances,
illegal dumping, and safety hazards into the City's 311 system results in zero operational follow-up or enforcement. We have stopped acting as the
City’s unpaid, uncompensated code enforcement watch out of sheer frustration, not because the nuisances have stopped.
7. On the False Claim of Responsiveness to Correspondence
The Report States: "Staff continue to monitor and respond to correspondence submitted to the City Council on this topic."
The Neighborhood Rebuttal: This claim is outright false. Other than occasionally offering "listening sessions" or ad hoc meetings that present no
concrete plans, residents have received zero meaningful, actionable written responses to the extensive safety and code violations we have flagged.
To state in an official public record that staff is actively responding to constituent correspondence while our direct inquiries are met with weeks of
complete silence is an abdication of municipal transparency.
THE PROPOSAL & ACTIONABLE POLICY BLUEPRINT
Our coalition of residents has taken the time to extensively consult with experts who are well-versed in municipal governance, traffic safety infrastructure,
and California constitutional law.
The result of those consultations is the proposal detailed below.
We believe this proposal provides an immediate, legally sound, and fiscally responsible operational roadmap. It balances public safety and equitable land
use with a structured, compassionate transition plan for vehicle dwellers. By leveraging the post-Grants Pass legal landscape, the City can restore
neighborhood safety, clear blocked public infrastructure, and fulfill its fiduciary duties to its tax-paying residents.
Neighborhood Escalation, Community Myths and the Misperception that Viable Alternatives Don’t Exist
Because enforcement has stalled, OSV operations have grown increasingly bold, migrating into previously unaffected neighborhoods, streets and park
ecosystems. And the council’s suggestion that there are limited alternatives is incorrect.
Residential Encroachment: Active clusters have established an ongoing presence along Ames, Ross, Louis, Loma Verde, Colorado, East
Meadow and Mitchell Park.
Infrastructure Hazards: Vehicles are now stationed on Fabian Way / Charleston Village directly obstructing the Blue Condos and frequently along
East Meadow Drive right in front of Ramos Park, physically blocking pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes, creating acute life-safety hazards for
neighborhood children and families.
The Lifestyle Commute: Direct observation confirms that multiple OSVs are being utilized as rent-free, mid-week "commuter pads" to shorten
commutes to employment hubs like Livermore. These operations are frequently supported by brand-new, premium transport vehicles ($80k+ SUVs,
luxury sedans, and Teslas), fundamentally dispelling the narrative of universal economic destitution. In multiple documented cases, these vehicles
have boats attached or expensive motorcycles parked next to them, further proving this is not a homelessness issue. Furthermore, working in or
around Palo Alto does not equate to having deep roots or historical ties to our civic community.
The Accommodating Magnet & Long-Term Choice: Direct engagement and local media coverage confirm that multiple OSV dwellers explicitly
chose their current locations because Palo Alto's non-enforcement policy is so "accommodating," with individuals migrating from as far away as
Sacramento and Tahoe— disproving the City's claim of local community ties. Furthermore, conversations reveal that a significant number of these
individuals have lived out of their OSVs for 5, 10, or 15+ years; this duration establishes a permanent choice rather than a temporary, situational
economic crisis.
Double Standard for Economic Reality: We need to call out the double standard happening on our streets. If a hard-working housed family—
whether they are a professional, a retail worker, or entry-level corporate staff—can no longer afford the cost of living in Palo Alto, they make the
difficult, standard economic choice to relocate. They move to other parts of California or to entirely different states like Indiana, Wisconsin, or Colorado
where their dollar stretches further. They do not get to appropriate a piece of a public park or a residential bike lane to subsidize their preferred climate
or proximity to Silicon Valley.
The exact same standard must apply to OSV dwellers. There is absolutely no shortage of physical space or infrastructure for full-time vehicles
living in this country. There are millions of acres of dedicated Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Long-Term Visitor Areas in Arizona explicitly
set up for year-round vehicle habitation, and thousands of highly affordable, legally zoned RV parks across the Midwest and Southwest where
monthly lot rents are as low as $300 to $500.
These individuals are choosing to occupy Palo Alto’s high-value residential streets and park zones not because they have zero options left in
America, but because Palo Alto’s non-enforcement policy makes it free and easy for them to do so at the direct expense of our local taxpayers.
Working or wanting to live in Palo Alto does not grant anyone an un-zoned right to free public land.
Alternatives to Palo Alto and CA Exist:
Quartzsite & The Lower Colorado River Valley (Arizona)
This is the epicenter of long-term, high-capacity vehicles living in the United States.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) operates massive Long-Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) (such as La Posa in Quartzsite or
Imperial in California/Arizona borders). For a nominal fee (around $180 for an entire 7-month permit), anyone can legally park an
OSV on thousands of acres of designated land.
These areas are explicitly designed for long-term vehicle habitation, offering centralized stations for trash disposal, freshwater
filling, and blackwater dump stations.
The Upper Midwest & Ohio River Valley (Indiana, Ohio, Michigan)
If vehicle dwellers are looking for affordable, permanent stationary options, the states that actually manufacture the vast
majority of the country's RVs have the highest density of cheap, long-term RV infrastructure.
States like Indiana and Ohio feature hundreds of rural and semi-rural mobile home and RV parks with massive vacancy rates.
Unlike the Bay Area, where a single RV space can cost upwards of $1,500/month, long-term lot rentals in these regions
frequently cost between $300 and $500 per month, including utility hookups.
The cost of food, gas, and basic amenities is drastically lower, allowing a fixed or low income to stretch three to four times
further than it would in Silicon Valley.
Escapees RV Club Co-Ops (Texas, New Mexico, Nevada)
For long-term vehicle dwellers who want a structured, legal, and community-oriented environment without paying California real
estate prices, the Southwest features dedicated RV Co-Op parks.
Networks like the Escapees RV Club operate massive, low-cost cooperative parks throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada.
These locations are specifically zoned for full-time RV residency, offering permanent lot options, low maintenance fees, and
robust community infrastructure (laundry, medical access, and community centers).
A FOUR-PHASE BLUEPRINT FOR RESOLUTION
PHASE 1: Adopt a Citywide Boundary Restrictions Model
The Operational Bottleneck: Staff previously estimated that block-by-block signage to enforce localized restrictions would cost millions of dollars—a
projection that serves as an artificial barrier to action.
The Solution (CVC § 22651(n)): Under the California Vehicle Code, the City can satisfy its physical notification obligations by enacting a uniform
citywide overnight restriction (prohibiting OSVs from parking on any public right-of-way between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM).
Implementation: The City can establish full legal compliance by installing heavy-duty legislative notice signs exclusively at city inlets and municipal
borders (e.g., entry points from Mountain View, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto). This achieves citywide enforcement capability within 30 to 45 days at
a fraction of the cost of block-by-block signage.
PHASE 2: Implement a 30-Day Proactive, Compassionate Transition Period
The Philosophy: Residents understand the necessity of giving OSV dwellers fair, reasonable time to adjust to municipal policy changes. We firmly
believe public funds are far better spent on extensive forewarning and structured outreach than on the continuous, reactive cleanup of unregulated
encampments.
The Solution: Upon passage of the citywide ordinance, the City will initiate a strict 30-day transition clock. During this window, code enforcement and
social services will conduct intensive community outreach, distributing flyers directly to all occupied OSVs.
Resource Allocation: This 30-day window provides ample, humane notice for transient occupants to relocate to legitimate, zoned RV parks in our
state or elsewhere in the US, or utilize designated municipal safe-parking programs, ensuring no individual is caught off guard when active
enforcement commences.
PHASE 3: Re-Establish the "Social Contract" via Equitable Enforcement
The Geographic Disparity: Certain neighborhoods, such as Old Palo Alto (e.g., the 1400 block of Webster St), enjoy the aggressive protections of
Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) districts, where non-permitted vehicles are strictly ticketed or towed within a 2-hour window. Concurrently,
South and Midtown Palo Alto residential streets are treated as unregulated overflow lots.
The Solution: The City must eliminate this two-tiered system of municipal protection. If the City’s operational and legal frameworks are robust enough
to keep streets clear near downtown and the properties of city leadership, those exact same standards of protection must be applied equitably to the
streets surrounding Ramos Park, Fabian Way, and our broader neighborhoods.
PHASE 4: Transition from "72-Hour Warnings" to Active Safety Citations
The Myth of the 72-Hour Right: Under CVC § 22651(k), a 72-hour warning sticker applies exclusively to vehicles legally parked but left standing.
The Solution: When an OSV parks on a residential street obstructing an active bike lane, blocking the line-of-sight of a critical intersection, or
encroaching onto an ADA-compliant sidewalk, it is in immediate violation of public safety codes.
Actionable Directive: Instruct the Palo Alto Police Department (PAPD) and Code Enforcement to issue immediate, non-waivable traffic safety
citations for infrastructure blockages upon discovery. Repeat violators who exhaust their 30-day transition window must face immediate impoundment
under active safety-hazard protocols rather than receiving sequential, consequence-free warning stickers.
CLARIFYING THE LEGAL & POLICY REALITIES
1. The Post-Grants Pass Landscape
The City’s previous hesitation to implement sweeping restrictions was tethered to 9th Circuit precedent (Martin v. Boise). However, the United States
Supreme Court's ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson completely shifted the legal landscape, returning full authority over public rights-of-way and
camping ordinances to local policymakers. Constitutional fears are no longer a viable justification for municipal delay.
2. Dissecting "Community Ties" vs. Transient Migration
The narrative that Palo Alto is solely managing a localized population with deep roots in our community is contradicted by empirical evidence. Recent
regional media coverage (KPIX | CBS News Bay Area) highlighted OSV occupants openly admitting they migrated to Palo Alto from as far away as
Sacramento and Tahoe purely because our municipal posture is uniquely "accommodating." Palo Alto has inadvertently turned itself into a subsidized
regional destination. We have verified and documented instances of occupants who hold permanent residences in Capitola and Scotts Valley using our
neighborhood streets as a weekly bridge for their commutes.
3. Distinction of Scope: Vehicle Removal vs. Land Use
We must clarify a common misstatement often repeated in public forums: "if people are removed from their RVs, we have a different type of homelessness
problem." Residents are not asking the City to remove people from their vehicles. Occupants have every right to reside in their RVs. However, they do not
have a right to appropriate public thoroughfares, family transit corridors, and neighborhood parks as un-zoned, rent-free mobile home parks. The City's
primary fiduciary duty is to the tax-paying citizens who fund the municipality; it is not obligated to source private land or absorb regional RV demand prior to
enforcing its own municipal safety codes.
CONCLUSION & CALL TO ACTION
We urge the City Council to bypass open-ended "pilot program" frameworks—which frequently result in prolonged dialogue while conditions on the ground
spirit away—and directly vote on the following directives ahead of the summer recess:
1.
Direct the City Manager to draft an ordinance implementing a uniform citywide overnight OSV restriction utilizing the border-signage model, coupled
with an immediate budget allocation for the 30-Day Proactive Notification and Outreach Flyer Campaign.
2.
Direct the City Attorney to provide an immediate briefing on municipal enforcement options optimized by the Grants Pass ruling to protect R-1 and
residential zones.
3.
Direct PAPD and Code Enforcement to initiate immediate, proactive enforcement of bike-lane obstructions and safety-sightline hazards at parks and
school routes without the application of elective 72-hour grace periods.
Taxpayers contributing upwards of $50,000 annually in property taxes are fulfilling their financial obligations to Palo Alto; we expect the City to fulfill its
I look forward to your response and partnership to act upon our proposal.
Regards,
Chris Schremp
From:Aram James
To:Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; Veenker, Vicki; Shikada, Ed; Council, City
Subject:Bay Area homeless shelter shortage: Why more beds alone won’t solve homelessness
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:26:33 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Vicki Veenker; Vicki Veenker; Veenker, Vicki; board@pausd.org; District5@bos.sccgov.org;
district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Perron, Zachary
Cc:Sean Allen; Carla Torres; Susan Hayase; Human Relations Commission; Zelkha, Mila; sam.liccardo@gmail.com;
Nicole Chiu-Wang; Josh Becker; assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov; Patrick Marshall;
Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Patrice Ventresca; Council, City; Cecilia Taylor; Nash, Betsy; Laurie Valdez; Raj
Jayadev; Emily Mibach; Gerry Gras; ladoris cordell; Salem Ajluni; Rick Callender; EXT.Richard.Hobbs; Rodriguez,
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Goodell, Erin; Jensen, Eric; PD Kristina Bell; Nancy Goodban; Bill Newell; Sheree Roth; Lotus Fong; Shankar
Ramamoorthy; Brandon Pho; james pitkin; Jay Boyarsky; Gennady Sheyner; Dave Price; David Piper; Angel,
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Freddie.Quintana@sen.ca.gov; Palo Alto Free Press; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; ParkRec
Commission; Raymond Goins; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Lee, Craig; Anne Cribbs; Anna Griffin; EPA Today; DuJuan
Green; Reifschneider, James; GRP-City Council; Zahra Billoo; Bil Barber; Bill Johnson; Bill Johnson; Jeff Hayden;
Yusra Hussain; HRW Silicon Valley; San José Spotlight; city.council@menlopark.gov; Valeros, Gilda B; Gilfix & La
Poll Associates; Ruth Silver Taube; Pat M; Lewis james; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Sean
Webby; Jeff Rosen; Sandy Perry-HCA; San Mateo Peace Action; Jennifer Morrow San José Spotlight; Sarah E.
Sandoval; Yolanda Conaway; Ann Ravel
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Date:Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:45:40 PM
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(408) 287-9710
rkonda@asianlawalliance.org
July 22, 2026
Subject: Cultivating Empathy to Counteract Hate
Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, Superintendent of the Palo
Alto Unified School District, and Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education Trustees, I am
writing to you today as a resident of Palo Alto and on behalf of the Coalition for Justice and
Accountability.
The recent discovery of swastikas and anti-Black racial slurs in public restrooms across Palo Alto is a
painful affront to our entire community, not just a simple case of vandalism. While the police are rightly
investigating these offensive acts as hate crimes designed to intimidate and demean, purely punitive
measures or physical cleanup will not cure the underlying issue. We must confront a deeper, more
unsettling question: what drives individuals, particularly our youth, to bring symbols of terror and
genocide into our shared spaces?
A striking example of this issue was the racist mural located in the hallway of the Santa Clara County
Palo Alto Branch of the Superior Court, specifically between departments 84 and 85. This mural depicted
the colonization and subjugation of Native Californians, including the Muwekma Ohlone people,
portraying them as subservient beings kneeling before oppressors. Following intense advocacy by the
NAACP, the Coalition for Justice and Accountability, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the mural was
recently covered with a giant curtain. While this is a tangible victory, such racialized visions must not be
the perspective that defines our city, from our courthouses to our community at large. Ultimately,
covering up these symbols is only a first step; it serves as a symbolic "cover up" that avoids the deeper
work of complete removal and true systemic change.
The urgency of this situation is underscored by other disturbing reports within the Palo Alto Unified
School District. For instance, the Coalition for Justice and Accountability has highlighted the horrific
systemic abuse and neglect of a 10-year-old African American student at Escondido Elementary, where
staff reportedly failed to intervene during physical assaults. Additionally, an unconscionable "auction"
incident occurred at Green Middle School, where a Black student was reportedly "auctioned off,"
demonstrating a dehumanizing culture that persists within our schools.
These specific occurrences, much like the presence of swastikas in our restrooms, are not isolated
misunderstandings; they are symptoms of institutional neglect. When such egregious behaviors are
tolerated or met with insufficient responses, it creates a permissive atmosphere that emboldens youth
to exhibit even more extreme and public forms of hate and bigotry.
These incidents are symptoms of a systemic gap that I see every day. They signal a collective failure to
teach the histories, struggles, and inherent dignity of our diverse neighbors. As a Black man living in this
city, I believe the true purpose of public education extends beyond academic and career readiness; it
must equip students to navigate and sustain a diverse democratic society.
Without a solid understanding of historical injustices such as the Holocaust, slavery, the Civil Rights
Movement, Japanese American incarceration, Indigenous histories, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and
ongoing struggles against antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian violence, anti-Palestinian bias, and
discrimination toward Latino, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities, our youth remain unequipped to
understand the profound trauma these hateful symbols represent.
Ignorance is the breeding ground for prejudice, and empathy is not an innate trait that children
automatically develop. Rather, empathy is a value that a community must actively and deliberately
cultivate. To effectively combat hate, we must prioritize education before vitriol ever manifests on our
walls. Every act of bias represents a missed opportunity to teach the sacred worth of human difference.
To this end, I am calling upon the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Unified School District to establish a
collaborative partnership and enact the following measures:
• Implement age-appropriate curricula detailing the diverse histories and lived experiences of Palo
Alto's residents.
• Foster deeper collaborations with historians, community elders, survivors, and cultural
institutions to enrich classroom learning and public dialogue.
• Facilitate structured platforms for intercultural dialogue, allowing students to learn directly from
one another's unique perspectives.
• Provide educators with comprehensive professional development in culturally responsive
pedagogy and constructive conflict resolution.
• Establish a joint community task force comprising students, parents, teachers, and residents like
myself to advise on educational strategies for strengthening mutual belonging and preventing
bias.
Our Asks
In addition to the systemic changes outlined above, we specifically urge the Mayor of Palo Alto and Palo
Alto City Council and Supervisor Abe-Koga and the Palo Alto Unified School District Board to issue formal
public statements condemning these acts of hate and reaffirming our city's and county’s commitment to
safety and inclusion for all residents. Furthermore, we call upon the city to actively solicit solidarity
statements from local youth-oriented organizations, such as sports teams and community clubs, to
demonstrate a unified front against bigotry among our younger generations.
Palo Alto has a pivotal opportunity to meet this challenge not merely with condemnation and repair, but
with transformative educational leadership. Let us choose understanding over fear, education over
ignorance, and solidarity over division.
I stand prepared to partner with you in building a community where every history is honored, and every
student is empowered with the empathy to reject bigotry in all its forms.
Respectfully,
Raymond Goins
On behalf of the Coalition for Justice and Accountability 669-400-6936
Richard Konda
On behalf of the Coalition for Justice and Accountability 408-287-9710
Sean Allen
San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP
Richard Hobbs
Human Agenda
Poncho Guevara
Sacred Heart Community Service
Susan Hayase
San Jose Nikkei Resisters
Samina Sundas
American Muslim Voice Foundation
Rose Amador
Co Chair La Raza Roundtable de California
Raul Colunga
Co Chair La Raza Roundtable de California
Charlotte Casey
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
Ruth Silver-Taube
San Jose Wage Theft Coalition
Chuck Cantrell
Host, Writer and Producer of Dying to Stay Here Podcast
Raj Jayadev
Silicon Valley De-Bug
Andrew Siegler
Community Organizer
Aram James
Coalition for Justice and Accountability
Bea Pangilinan
Asian Law Alliance
Victor Sin
Santa Clara County Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California
Will Kaku
Nihonmachi Outreach Committee
Musa Tariq
Council on American Islamic Relations – SF Bay Area
Huy Tran
Services Immigrants’ Rights and Education Network (SIREN)
Rev. Dr. Diana C. Gibson
Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice
Mike Kaku
Sequioa JACL
Angelica (Gel) Cortez
LEAD Filipino
Walter Wilson
Minority Business Consortium
Sarita Kohli
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Philip Nguyen
Vietnamese American Roundtable
Michele Mashburn
All Things Disability Equity
From:Office of Rep. Sam Liccardo
To:Council, City
Subject:Your Time is Valuable
Date:Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:37:48 AM
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Dear Council,,
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Should Congress Make
Daylight Saving Time
Permanent?
Yes
No
Why was Congress
spending time on this?
Taking this survey will sign you up for future
news and updates from our office.
If you picked the third option, I’m with you.
We remain embroiled in a widening war,
Americans face multiple crises in the rising cost
of living, our Constitutional rights have come
under assault, and artificial intelligence poses
new and unaddressed challenges to our jobs
and safety. Yet the Republican majority spent
valuable “floor time” last week debating our
clocks.
Ultimately, I voted no. Permanent daylight
saving time would force many children into dark
winter commutes–but our time on the House
Floor belongs to you and to every American.
My colleague Congressman Gabe Amo of
Rhode Island and I discussed the absurdity
during our walk toward the Capitol.
Video
Running Out the Clock –
and Easing our Housing
Shortage
While on the topic of clocks…we ran out the
clock on President Trump’s inaction and
accomplished something noteworthy (for once).
On July 11th, the bipartisan 21st Century
ROAD to Housing Act became law—without
President Trump’s signature.
The Constitution gives presidents 10 days,
excluding Sundays, either to sign or veto
legislation while Congress remains in session.
President Trump did neither. So, at midnight on
the 11th, the package became law despite his
refusal to sign it.
Since arriving in Congress 18 months ago, I
have made housing affordability my top goal.
The package includes four bipartisan bills I led
or co-led. Together, they will cut red tape, lower
construction costs, and boost the supply of
market-rate and rent-restricted homes.
This law also proves that bipartisan progress
can break through even our bitter political
divisions—and President Trump’s attempt to
hold housing relief hostage over the unrelated
and undemocratic SAVE Act.
Now we must build on that momentum.
I have several more bills ready to go–including
my SUPPLY Act, which would empower
homeowners to become home providers by
helping more modest-income home owners get
access to financing for the construction of
backyard homes, a.k.a. accessory dwelling
units. My team will keep pushing for the housing
relief our community desperately needs.
Video
Time to Honor Local Heroes
I recently joined ALAS CEO Belinda Arriaga in
downtown Half Moon Bay for a visit to an
extraordinary new mural.
Artist Rafael Blanco created the Coastside’s first
Latino-centered cultural arts mural. It honors
generations of community members—from
farmworkers harvesting Brussels sprouts and
folklórico dancers celebrating culture and joy, to
elders whose stories and wisdom guide future
generations.
ALAS’s extraordinary work shines as
impressively as the mural. The organization
serves thousands of Coastside residents
through mental health care, youth and senior
programs, farmworker outreach, arts education,
and research partnerships with Stanford.
Next time you visit Half Moon Bay, stop by
Purisima Street and see this beautiful tribute to
the Coastside community.
Video
Tick Tock: Fall Internship
Deadline Approaching
Know a college student or recent graduate
interested in public service?
My Washington, D.C., and California offices
have opened applications for fall internships
through July 31. Interns gain hands-on
experience serving our community, and learning
how Congress works. Given the very high
demand for these spots, we must restrict
candidates to college students or recent
graduates.
You can find more information and apply here.
Photo Finish
Did you know that every two seconds, someone
in the U.S. needs blood?
I recently visited the Stanford Blood Center,
where I donated blood and learned more about
the challenges facing our blood banks.
Summer often places the greatest strain on our
national blood supply, and just this week, the
American Red Cross declared an emergency
shortage after supplies fell nearly 25% in June.
Thank you to the Stanford Blood Center staff for
making the donation process seamless—and for
keeping our local hospitals supplied with the
blood patients need. You can make an
appointment to donate here.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook,
Instagram, X, Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube for
the latest.
Onward!
Sam
U.S. Representative for California's 16th
Congressional District
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From:Angela Kim
To:Veenker, Vicki; City Attorney
Cc:City Mgr; Lait, Jonathan; Vargas-Aguilera, Elisa; Planning Enforcement; Council, City
Subject:Repeated Failure to Enforce Municipal Code – 18 Roosevelt Circle – Request for Response Within 10 Days
Date:Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:06:31 AM
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Dear Mayor Veenker, Mr. Jensen, Mr. Lait, Ms. Vargas, and Members of the City
Council:
Please find attached my letter regarding the City's repeated failure to enforce the Palo
Alto Municipal Code with respect to the property located at 18 Roosevelt Circle, Palo
Alto, California.
As detailed in the attached letter, I have submitted Code Enforcement complaints on
July 3, 2025, January 13, 2026, and June 8, 2026. More than one year has passed
since my initial complaint, yet the hazardous conditions at the property continue to
worsen without meaningful enforcement action.
Given the apparent fire hazard and the risks posed to neighboring residents and
properties, I respectfully request a written response within ten (10) calendar days
identifying the enforcement actions the City has taken and the specific actions it
intends to take to address this matter.
Thank you for your prompt attention. I look forward to your timely response.
Sincerely,
Angela Kim
20 Roosevelt Cir, Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 714-6191
woongela@gmail.com
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Angela Kim
20 Roosevelt Cir., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 714-6191
woongela@gmail.com
July 22, 2026
Via E-Mail
The Honorable Vicki Veenker, Mayor
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Christopher Jensen, City Attorney
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Cc:
Jonathan Lait, Director, Planning & Development Services
Elisa Vargas, Code Enforcement Manager
Re: Repeated Failure to Enforce Municipal Code – Ongoing Fire Hazard and Public Safety
Risk at 18 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto, California 94306
Dear Mayor Veenker and Mr. Jensen:
I write to express my serious concern regarding the City of Palo Alto’s continued failure to enforce its
Municipal Code despite repeated reports of significant code violations at the property located at 18
Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto, California 94306 (the “Subject Property”).
I submitted formal complaints to the City’s Code Enforcement Division on July 3, 2025, January 13,
2026, and June 8, 2026. More than one year has passed since my initial complaint. During that time, I
have also communicated with Code Enforcement staff on multiple occasions regarding the status of the
matter. Most recently, on July 21, 2026, I was informed that there were no updates, no assigned
enforcement officer, and no plan of action. Despite repeated complaints from me and other neighboring
residents, the City has not issued a citation or otherwise taken meaningful enforcement action.
Meanwhile, conditions at the Subject Property have continued to deteriorate. The accumulation of
materials has expanded throughout the front yard, driveway, backyard, roof, and other portions of the
property. Rather than improving, the amount of accumulated debris has increased substantially over time.
These conditions constitute not only a significant visual blight, but also an apparent fire hazard that
threatens neighboring homes and residents. Given the density of the surrounding residential
neighborhood, the City’s continued failure to address this condition creates an unnecessary and avoidable
risk to public safety.
The City’s inaction has already caused me tangible harm. I have incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair
damage to my fence caused by conditions originating from the Subject Property. I should not be required
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to bear these costs while the City declines to enforce the ordinances enacted to protect neighboring
property owners and the public.
Accordingly, I respectfully request answers to the following:
• Why has no meaningful enforcement action been taken despite three formal complaints spanning
more than one year?
• Has the City issued any notice of violation, administrative citation, or other enforcement action
with respect to the Subject Property? If not, why not?
• What specific enforcement actions does the City intend to take, and on what timetable?
• What steps will the City take to eliminate the apparent fire hazard before it results in a
preventable emergency?
The City’s prolonged inaction raises an obvious question: When will the City take meaningful action?
Must the City wait until a fire occurs or someone is seriously injured—or worse, loses their life—before
enforcing its own Municipal Code?
This is not a newly discovered problem. The City was aware of substantially similar conditions years ago
and, according to publicly available reports, arranged for a large-scale cleanup of the Subject Property in
2019. Unfortunately, the conditions reportedly returned within weeks, demonstrating that temporary
cleanup efforts are not a permanent solution. The City’s longstanding knowledge of this recurring
problem underscores the need for meaningful and sustained enforcement rather than isolated remedial
efforts. (See, e.g., Palo Alto Daily Post, “Junk Frustrates Neighbor” (Aug. 23, 2019), enclosed as Exhibit
A.)
I request a written response within ten (10) calendar days of your receipt of this letter explaining the
status of this matter and identifying the specific enforcement actions the City intends to take.
If I do not receive a timely and satisfactory response, I will evaluate all available options to protect my
family and property. I expressly reserve all rights and remedies available to me, including the right to
pursue legal action against the City of Palo Alto and any other responsible parties arising from the City’s
failure to enforce applicable laws and to address this ongoing hazardous condition.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious public safety matter. I look forward to your written
response.
Respectfully,
Angela Kim
Exhibit A
https://padailypost.com/2019/08/23/junk-frustrates-neighbor/
Junk frustrates neighbor
August 23, 2019 6:00 am
Junk is littered around the yard of 18 Roosevelt Circle in Palo Alto, and a neighbor is
complaining. Post photo by Sara Tabin.
BY SARA TABIN
Daily Post Staff Writer
Houses on Roosevelt Circle in Palo Alto’s Fairmeadow Neighborhood are generally tidy,
with trim lawns and neat gardens. One house, 18 Roosevelt, stands apart from the rest. The
house’s bushes are overgrown and the lawn is strewn with bike parts and cardboard boxes.
Neighbors say it poses a public health risk, but the owner maintains that his lawn is his
business.
The house was brought to the attention of City Council on Monday evening when Hope
Raymond, owner of 20 Roosevelt, complained that her neighbor is a hoarder. She claimed
his overspilling junk is a fire hazard and that it attracts vermin to her property. The
postman can barely get through the mess as the driveway and carport are filled with junk,
she said.
“There are rats that have come next door from there over to my house,” said Raymond, who
bought her house in 1992.
Raymond said the city has responded to her complaints in the past, but the problem hasn’t
been resolved.
Junk truck called
She said the city even sent a junk trunk to clean her neighbor’s lawn, but the clutter
returned in a few weeks.
Raymond said she wants the city to permanently solve the problem.
Her neighbor, in a brief interview with the Post yesterday, said his property is not his
neighbor’s concern. He admitted his yard is not very well organized, but denied that it is a
safety or public health hazard. The cardboard boxes, he said, are being used to store things
and the bikes are a personal hobby.
“People say I’m a problem because I have more stuff than is normal,” he said. “I don’t tell
other people what to do.”
When asked if his property was attracting rats, he said, “There’s rats everywhere in Palo
Alto.”
He declined to give his name, but records identify the owner as Amir Bernstein.
Visits by code enforcement officers
City spokeswoman Lisa Caracciolo said the neighborly dispute has been going on for the
past 12 years and that city code enforcement officers have made frequent visits to the
property. The city plans to send someone out in the next few days to determine whether
the property poses a fire hazard, said Caracciolo.
The property owner confirmed that the city has fined him in the past. He said that he
wasn’t even sure who was making complaints against him because his neighbors don’t
speak to him directly.
“Nobody every talks to me. Nobody ever asks if I’m OK,” he said. “I don’t know what I’ve
ever done to anybody … I’m just here minding my own business.”
From:Winter Dellenbach
To:Council, City
Subject:Update Buena Vista info RE 30-Day Notices to relocate
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4:01:13 PM
Attachments:IMG_4858.heic
Hi Council members -
BV residents got this notice a few days ago.
Wanted you to be in the loop.
Nothing said about HA's funding becoming accessible - one reason cited for delay.
Hope you all are having vacation fun in the sun or otherwise.
Winter Dellenbach
From:Lori wainen linberg
To:Veenker, Vicki; Council, City
Subject:7/21/26- Again problems with obtaining a residential parking permit for a disabled person visiting caregivers !
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2026 9:50:04 AM
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
Every year because I am disabled and have limited use of my hands and on palliative care and need caregivers, you
have made it repeatedly difficult to get my permit, even when you help me. Several times in the past I arrived home
from the hospital, but did not get my permit due to a mixup and therefore could not have my home healthcare
worker.
This year Nicole helped me, I gave her all my personal information, she logged it in. I was supposed to get a permit.
I logged into Check and I had two accounts and everything was pending although you cashed my check and nothing
was ever gonna go through. If I hadn’t checked and no one was gonna get in touch with me. Then I called Nicole to
try to fix it and I find out in the morning, via an email you sent me and stated you want me to re-order everything
again you already took my money! I called and I demanded to speak with Nicole waited on hold for a really long
time again! and the statement was, the people went in and opened a new account for me so where did they get
permission to look at my personal information and password to do that? Now I’m told it’s fixed, but it is not the
account I opened with Nichol. I have no idea what’s going on and whether I can login again, if I have to because
you created my account without consulting with me and without my permission and went into my personal
information. If there is a breach, I know where to go. If your own people can’t work your own system how do you
expect a handicap Senior to do it and why do you make this so difficult?
If I have any more problems with this, I will be calling a disability attorney and I will be filing against you. You
need to wake up and start treating people with some equity and Palo Alto. You are not better than me because you’re
not disabled.
You have no idea what it is like to be dying and ill, and have a hand Disability and just begging for some extra help
and to be treated and bounced around the way I have been through your system. And despite the fact that it was your
error, you tried to blame me saying I did it. I never did it, every time one of your own staff made an error. Nichol
tried to help me, but even she couldn’t figure it out!!! That’s your own staff.
This is unacceptable behavior and on top of it is ridiculously expensive for a Senior who worked as a teacher in your
area for over 30 years and is now disabled, just to be able to have a home healthcare worker. Fix it!!!
Disappointed and discriminated against in Palo Alto,
Lori W Linberg
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From:Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
To:Council, City
Subject:Flock to the JMZ - A New Baby Flamingo Has Hatched!
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2026 9:36:42 AM
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Flock to the JMZ - A New Baby Flamingo Has Hatched!
July 21, 2026
Dear Friends,
Exactly one year after Rio was born to JMZ's flamingo flock, the proud parents Ruby
& Sal welcomed their second chick! When hatching Rio became a real possibility
last year, it was a surprise for everyone at the JMZ since incubating an egg in
captivity typically requires at least 40 flamingos. That the JMZ’s dedicated zoo team
repeated this remarkable feat with a flock of only six adults is a true testament to
their passion and care for the JMZ's resident animals.
The zoo team invested tremendous care into this hatching, providing careful
oversight throughout the process, even creating practice eggs for the other bonded
pairs to keep them occupied. We also extend our deepest appreciation to JMZ
Volunteer Pat Grange, who kept watch for the entire hatching process.
Read on for an inside look at how this hatching unfolded, why this small flock
continues to defy expectations, and what to look for on your next visit to the JMZ. I
hope you'll also Sponsor An Animal — including the flamingo flock — so you can be
part of the reason the JMZ's animals are happy, healthy, and thriving.
Warmly,
Lauren Angelo
President, Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
The Flamingo Flock Welcomes a New Arrival
After a hatching process that can take up to 36 hours, a flamingo chick was born on
June 22nd and has been growing stronger every day. Caring for the new arrival has
been a true flock effort with uncles Yogi & Phoenix and aunt and uncle Floreana &
Trinidad supporting parents Ruby & Sal and their growing family
Listen closely and you can hear a chick peeping inside the egg!
Video Credit: Lee Harper
Much of this success traces back to a nest. Last year, Yogi & Phoenix, a male
bonded-pair known as “super builders", built a nest that was larger and taller than
the average nest that female-male bonded-pairs typically make. When the female-
male bonded-pair, Ruby & Sal, needed a place to lay their egg, Yogi & Phoenix
generously gave their impressive nest to the pair and started fresh. The sturdy nest
gifted to Ruby & Sal is part of the reason the small flock at the JMZ was able to
successfully hatch Rio since his egg stayed safe and secure throughout the
process.
Watch the flamingo chick working hard to climb to the top of the nest.
Video Credit: Lee Harper
This year, when the time came for Ruby & Sal to lay another egg, they returned to
the nest Yogi & Phoenix gifted to them and built upon it, making it even more
remarkable. Yogi & Phoenix followed suit, improving on their nest from last year
while the other female-male bonded-pair, Floreana & Trinidad, got to work on one of
their own.
After Ruby & Sal laid their egg, Yogi & Phoenix and Floreana & Trinidad received
practice eggs of their own. This step was helpful to ensure the survival of the new
chick since the practice eggs occupied the bonded-pairs, allowing Ruby & Sal to
focus entirely on their egg and chick. This has created a calm and peaceful
environment across the flock as the other pairs are content in tending to their
practice eggs.
The flamingo chick is ready for its close-up!
Photo Credit: Lee Harper
While both Ruby & Sal have shined as second-time parents, Sal has been
particularly devoted. During and immediately after the hatching process, he rarely
left the egg or hatchling's side — so much so that after a few days, Ruby had to
nudge him out of the way for her turn. Big brother Rio, who hatched at the JMZ in
June 2025, has also taken a keen interest in his new sibling, hovering close and
keeping a watchful eye.
Doting dad Sal keeps his chick warm and snug.
Photo Credit: John Warren
On your next visit, keep an eye out for the chick tugging on mom and dad's tail
feathers or pinching their legs, which is its way of asking to be fed. When Ruby or
Sal are ready to feed, they'll shake their head and drip crop milk from their beak to
the baby's. You might be surprised to learn that crop milk is bright red rather than
white, and that both parents are equally capable of producing it. Sal takes his
responsibility extra seriously, attending to baby’s every coo, making it fitting that this
little one arrived the day after Father’s Day!
Time flies! The chick is growing quickly - its bubblegum pink legs have lengthened
and turned dark grey which is nature’s way of shielding chicks from danger.
Photo Credit: Lee Harper
We know you're wondering — is the chick a boy or a girl, and what is its name? We
hope to share those answers in a few months, after the chick's first veterinary visit.
In the meantime, vote in our poll to guess the chick’s gender and we hope you'll
enjoy watching the newest member of the flock settle into their family — bonding
with Ruby & Sal, big brother Rio, the rest of the flock, and beloved Zoo Ambassador
for the Friends, Lee Harper.
Zoo Ambassador for the Friends, Lee, and the chick have already developed a
special bond.
Photo Credit: Marlon Kasberg
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From:Aayaansh Jain
To:board@pausd.org; vlao@pausd.org; Safe Routes; Transportation; Council, City
Subject:Proposing an AI-Powered Pilot to Reduce Traffic Around Palo Alto Schools
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 10:48:14 PM
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Respected school district team!!
I hope you’re doing well. My name is Aayaansh Jain, and I am a middle school student and
the founder of ReadyBell, an AI-powered efficient student pickup and dismissal platform
for student safety
Morning arrival and afternoon dismissal around many Palo Alto schools can create traffic
jams extending across several blocks. This affects parents, residents, and office commuters
while increasing delays, vehicle idling, fuel consumption, unsafe stops, sudden lane changes,
and the risk of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians.
ReadyBell initially focuses on improving afternoon dismissal. Parents notify the school when
they are leaving, Artificial Intelligence shares the live ETA information, helps staff prepare
students before their rides arrive, and teachers receive an organized, real-time pickup queue. It
also manages pickup changes, Carpool Management, Emergency Pickup requests, approved
pickup contacts, notifications, and pickup history in one system.
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ReadyBell can also return valuable time to teachers and office staff. Instead of managing
phone calls, changing pickup arrangements, verifying emergency pickups, and running
through a chaotic dismissal area to locate or release students, staff can use that time for lesson
preparation, student support, parent communication, and other educational responsibilities.
For a typical school, saving 20–40 staff hours per month could represent approximately:
• $800–$2,200 in staff-time value per month
• $8,000–$22,000 during a 10-month school year
• 200–400 staff hours redirected toward educational work annually
These are illustrative estimates rather than guaranteed financial savings.
We would like to offer a one-month pilot at one or two public schools experiencing
significant dismissal traffic. We would work with administrators and teachers to measure:
• Parent waiting and vehicle-idling time
• Pickup-line length and traffic spillback
• Total dismissal duration
• Staff time spent managing dismissal
• Unsafe stops or traffic conflicts
• Feedback from teachers, administrators, and parents
Our initial pilot goals would be approximately 20–30% less waiting and idling time, 10–
20% shorter vehicle queues, and 15–25% less staff time spent manually coordinating
dismissal. These would be targets to evaluate through real pilot data, not guaranteed results. I
am a one man show who just needs a chance to show my caliber in solving the real issue at
hand for the city
If the pilot demonstrates measurable improvements and receives positive feedback, we would
like to explore deploying ReadyBell at additional schools. I would be grateful for the
opportunity to provide you or a member of your team with a brief demonstration. I would also
appreciate your guidance in connecting us with the appropriate representatives from
the Department of Transportation and local public-school districts.
YouTube Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbp1bOp_11I
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Aayaansh Jain
Founder, ReadyBell
Middle School Student, Stratford School—Milpitas
Phone: (408) 813-9699
Email: readybellofficial@gmail.com
Website: https://usereadybell.com/
From:Arthur Keller
To:TIPinfo@bayareametro.gov
Cc:Council, City; Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Subject:Questions about the TIP
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 9:45:35 PM
Why wasn’t the project to build an offramp on southbound US-101 at San Antonio Road in Palo Alto connected to
an onramp at Rengstorff in Mountain View via an auxiliary lane not included in the 2027 TIP? Statistics show the
current onramp at Charleston in Mountain View as having the highest accident rate on US-101 from San
Mateo/Santa Clara county line to CA-85?
Best regards,
Arthur Keller
From:Robert Marinaro
To:Margaret Abe-Koga; Council, City; Veenker, Vicki; Stone, Greer; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Reckdahl, Keith; Burt, Patrick; Lu, George; City Mgr; Emily Ann Ramos; Chris Clark; Alison Hicks; Ellen Kamei; John Mcalister; Lucas Ramirez; Pat Showalter
Cc:Bulatao, Eric; Lindsey, Stephen; Nick Marinaro; Jennifer Kain; Roger Smith; Peter Xu; Loren Brown; Dana Dahlstrom; Ceci Kettendorf; Chris Berg; Taly Katz; Barry Katz; Nancy Ellickson; John Schafer; Jeanette Baldwin; Alina Martinez; Micah Murphy; Danielle
Dunne; David Famero; Carly Lake; Sandy Freschi; T Bullman; Dave Stellman; Dave Stellman; Steve Wong; Marguerite Poyatos; Manu Kumar; Lydia Kou; Patrick Kelly; Osbaldo Romero; Bryna Chang; Xenia Czisch; Bill McLane; Ramon Moreno; Lester Wong; Cathi
Lerch; Maor Greenberg; Moffatt, Pete; Jacob Hakmo; David Perez; Nancy Powers; Dan McKinley; John Lerch; Stacey Tomson; CMEI Wong; DMA Wong; Jin Wong; Maggie Madlangbayan; K Norris; Elidia Tafoya; Scott Hayes; Victor Sloan; John Seltzer; Kandace
Kopensky; Moiz Sonasath; Peter Longanecker; Karsyn Smith Development; Raphael Zahnd; Riley Cooke; Pigman, Sophie; Baird, Nathan; Palo Alto Daily Post; Gennady Sheyner; Louis Hsiao; Jo Ann Mandinach; Ann Lafargue Balin; Annette Ross; Mary Gallagher;
Maury Green; Terry Holzemer; Joseph Hirsch; Ben Lerner; Greg Schmid (external); Suzanne Keehn; William Ross; Ron Chun; Arthur Keller; Jeff Levinsky; Becky Sanders; Chip Wytmar; Sharon Elliot; McDonough, Melissa; Janet Hartley; Charlie Weidanz; Kevin
Mayer; Boris Folsch; Margaret Abe-Koga; Ian Halker; Richard Willits; Heather Brownlee; Ken Brownlee; Robin Holbrook; Cassandra Paige; Brad Watson; Alisa Pendicini; Ron Ellickson; Gaines, Chantal; Titan (Zhengtian) Gu; Stephanie Wansek; Penny Brennan;
Taryn Sanford; Maia Harris; Sayuri Kabutogi; Bernadette Zimmerman; Doreen Chew; Kshama Jirage; Jenni Simon; Subadhra Arunasalam; Robert Russell; Doug Bacon; Chuan Wang; Shchopra; Al Dorsky; Phil Wettersten; Ann Wettersten; Todd Jin; Emily Emily;
Daryl Savage; Anil Rachakonda; Linda Vanderhule; Adriana Hernandez; Stuart Kreitman; Scott Petersen; Alex Smelik; fred@bockmann.com; Janie Sydow; Deborah j Marinaro; Summa, Doria; Boyd Smith; Lund Smith; Milan Milan; Elliott Lee; Robert Berkovich;
Letizia Rodriguez; Brennan Pang; Eggleston, Brad; Rius, Rafael; Lo, Ria; Andrade, Alex; Bob Kennis; Shani Kleinhaus; Peggy (Margaret) Christiansen; Martin Cuyegkeng; Julia Sun; Aki Hirsa; Colin Swindells; Andrew Li; Evan Mathews; Efrain Monttano Velazquez;
Ignacio Montelongo Jr.; Joseph Montelongo; Nayirie Tashjian; Fernanda Prado; Dave Rubenstein; Johnny Vo; Priyanka Raghuraman; Andrew Koo; Joseline Sotomayor; Dmitri Samsonov; Gerson Bers; Mike Emrick; Anand Srinivasan; Zohar Gillai; Maria Orlova; Marc
Husemann; Niklas Sprungmann
Subject:Proposed OSV Safe Parking Lot at Moffett Field
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 9:30:24 PM
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Supervisor Abe-Koga, Palo Alto City Council, and Palo Alto OSV Ad Hoc Committee, and Mountain View City Council,
On my bike ride today we rode by the east side of Moffett Field (along the bay) and the west side (paralleling 101) and I was amazed by the amount of unused/underutilized space on this property.
My photos below just represent a small part of the unused space with easy accessibility to the road network outside the gate. I realize this is federal property but would it be possible to work out
some arrangement to lease some of this space to be used as an OSV safe parking lot for both Palo Alto and Mountain View.
I know there has been recent discussions of a regional approach to solving this regional problem and I’m wondering with the possible assistance of Marc Berman, Josh Becker, and Sam Liccardo
some type of cooperative arrangement could be hammered out.
Let’s face it we are in desperate times so lets look outside the box and look at some desperate solutions.
Quite frankly when I drive from my house in south Palo Alto along Fabian Way in Palo Alto and Leghorn St. in Mountain View I am appalled at what I see. It is utterly disgusting!
It’s time to bite the bullet and take stern action that benefits the hard working residents and businesses of these Peninsula cities that earned the right to live in our respective communities. We worked
hard, we were resourceful, and that is how we got here. We just didn’t decide to take the San Antonio exit off of 101 and decide to park here!
Regards,
Bob Marinaro
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From:Ash B
To:Lauing, Ed; City Mgr; Riley Cooke; Council, City; Bulatao, Eric
Subject:Re: RV FIRE Greer Park
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 8:36:45 PM
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We will make sure any incumbent Palo Alto council members get voted out!
On Jul 20, 2026, at 7:32 PM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
And now new trailers have come in. Propane tanks, generators, heaps of trash. Is there nothing
you guys can do?
On Jul 7, 2026, at 10:05 AM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you for making the Greer RV and trailer park. I hope you guys get promoted and get re-
elected in your positions. And yes make sure there are no RVs parked outside your houses.
Send them all to Greer. You don't worry about public safety, 72 hour parking law or traffic
hazards anyways!
Great job!
Ash
On Dec 12, 2025, at 11:00 PM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Ed, City Council, City Manager-
There was a RV fire today at one of the RVs and a tree burnt down at Greer park. The electric
and cable lines are fried. There are a swarm of cops and fire trucks.
Not sure if anyone was hurt but I'm sure there was significant damage around the area.
Who is taking responsibility for this mishap? Why are tax paying law abiding local residents
exposed to the hazards of unsupervised and unregulated permanent RVs parked on city
streets?
Someone needs to be accountable and penalized for wasting tax payer dollars and putting lives
at risk.
What action is going to be taken to make sure this doesn't happen again?
Do we need to take this to court to get an answer?
Riley, pls cover the story.
Ash
On Oct 27, 2025, at 9:44 AM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you Ed. This is a major concern. I will take pictures next time. Appreciate your
attention.
Ash
On Oct 27, 2025, at 9:29 AM, Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Ash,
I talked with the Assistant Chief about this. He sent officers out Saturday. They ticketed one vehicle
for parking too close to a fire hydrant. At the time they went, there were no large propane tanks
outside the RVs. The police are stepping up patrols in that area which is certainly needed.
I will be announcing the ad hoc council committee early this week that will dig into this problem and
will articulate solutions to the council as a whole.
Ed Lauing
Mayor
Ed.Lauing@Palo Alto.gov
Office: 650-329-2571
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From: Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:45 AM
To: McDonough, Melissa <Melissa.McDonough@paloalto.gov>; gavin.newsom@gov.ca.gov;
governor@governor.ca.gov
Cc: City Mgr <CityMgr@paloalto.gov>; Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; Riley Cooke
<rcooke@embarcaderomedia.org>; STEVE GILBERT <sjgilbert99@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ongoing Concerns Regarding RV Parking and Safety near Greer Park
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And now....
we have more RVs parked there and some trailers with large propane tanks right outside.
Not only the plea for child safety around kids crossing the roads during the games have fallen on
deaf ears. Now there is an explosion and fire hazard with propane tanks.
The inaction you all have showed is appalling. This is what "Democrats"do. They love "talking" about
issues. Intelligent data points, eloquent speeches, appear empathetic but TOTAL INACTION. So so
frustrating. No strong leadership That's why they keep losing. I regret being a democrat.
Even the laws on the books don't get implemented.
I am copying the governor's office. I know he is trying to be a little more centrist and hopefully will
wake up the well paid beaureacrats of Palo Alto to do something about the dire situation.
Thank you
Ash
On Aug 14, 2025, at 7:06 PM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you Melissa. Appreciate your detailed response but I don't see any action taken in this
matter.
Is it possible to access records on the citations and towing records from the PA SPD?
It's very frustrating to know that no action is taken and we need to continue to deliberate on this
forever.
What stops the RVs from taking over all the streets in the city? I'm sure there is something that can
be done legally.
I will write to the office of Gavin Newsom on this matter.
Thank you
On Aug 14, 2025, at 2:56 PM, McDonough, Melissa <Melissa.McDonough@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Thank you for your continued correspondence and for sharing your concerns regarding the RVs
parked near Greer Park. I am responding on behalf of the City Manager, Ed Shikada.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your frustration and concern—particularly regarding the
safety and environmental impacts you’ve observed along Colorado Avenue and West Bayshore. The
issues you raise around traffic safety, oil spills, unauthorized use of cones to block off street parking,
and accumulated debris are all serious matters, and I want to assure you that there are not being
taken lightly.
The Palo Alto Police Department’s Special Problems Detail (SPD), has been monitoring this area. As
you may know, SPD is responsible for addressing quality-of-life concerns related to vehicle dwellings
and unhoused individuals. Officers have issued citations where appropriate and towed vehicles
when legally permissible and logistically feasible. However, enforcement is often constrained by legal
limitations, safety considerations when individuals are living in the vehicles, and the availability of
appropriate towing and storage options.
Finally, I want to acknowledge your sentiment about civic participation and accountability. We
welcome your engagement in public meetings and policy discussions. As Councilmember Lu
mentioned, the City Council Policy and Services Committee will be discussing policy options related
to oversized vehicle parking and homelessness impacts at its special meeting on August 25. This will
be an important opportunity for community members like yourself to share input and hear directly
from City staff and elected officials about proposed strategies.
While the challenges are complex, your feedback is important to informing balanced, lawful, and
humane responses to these ongoing issues.
Best regards,
Melissa
<image001.png>Melissa McDonough, MPP
Assistant to the City Manager
pronouns: she/her
650.329.2533 (desk) | 650.586.1557 (mobile)
Melissa.McDonough@PaloAlto.gov
www.PaloAlto.gov
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From:Ash B
To:Lauing, Ed; City Mgr; Riley Cooke; Council, City; Bulatao, Eric
Subject:Re: RV FIRE Greer Park
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 7:33:00 PM
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And now new trailers have come in. Propane tanks, generators, heaps of trash. Is there nothing
you guys can do?
On Jul 7, 2026, at 10:05 AM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you for making the Greer RV and trailer park. I hope you guys get promoted and get re-
elected in your positions. And yes make sure there are no RVs parked outside your houses.
Send them all to Greer. You don't worry about public safety, 72 hour parking law or traffic
hazards anyways!
Great job!
Ash
On Dec 12, 2025, at 11:00 PM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Ed, City Council, City Manager-
There was a RV fire today at one of the RVs and a tree burnt down at Greer park. The electric
and cable lines are fried. There are a swarm of cops and fire trucks.
Not sure if anyone was hurt but I'm sure there was significant damage around the area.
Who is taking responsibility for this mishap? Why are tax paying law abiding local residents
exposed to the hazards of unsupervised and unregulated permanent RVs parked on city
streets?
Someone needs to be accountable and penalized for wasting tax payer dollars and putting lives
at risk.
What action is going to be taken to make sure this doesn't happen again?
Do we need to take this to court to get an answer?
Riley, pls cover the story.
Ash
On Oct 27, 2025, at 9:44 AM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you Ed. This is a major concern. I will take pictures next time. Appreciate your
attention.
Ash
On Oct 27, 2025, at 9:29 AM, Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Ash,
I talked with the Assistant Chief about this. He sent officers out Saturday. They ticketed one vehicle
for parking too close to a fire hydrant. At the time they went, there were no large propane tanks
outside the RVs. The police are stepping up patrols in that area which is certainly needed.
I will be announcing the ad hoc council committee early this week that will dig into this problem and
will articulate solutions to the council as a whole.
Ed Lauing
Mayor
Ed.Lauing@Palo Alto.gov
Office: 650-329-2571
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From: Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:45 AM
To: McDonough, Melissa <Melissa.McDonough@paloalto.gov>; gavin.newsom@gov.ca.gov;
governor@governor.ca.gov
Cc: City Mgr <CityMgr@paloalto.gov>; Council, City <city.council@PaloAlto.gov>; Riley Cooke
<rcooke@embarcaderomedia.org>; STEVE GILBERT <sjgilbert99@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ongoing Concerns Regarding RV Parking and Safety near Greer Park
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And now....
we have more RVs parked there and some trailers with large propane tanks right outside.
Not only the plea for child safety around kids crossing the roads during the games have fallen on
deaf ears. Now there is an explosion and fire hazard with propane tanks.
The inaction you all have showed is appalling. This is what "Democrats"do. They love "talking" about
issues. Intelligent data points, eloquent speeches, appear empathetic but TOTAL INACTION. So so
frustrating. No strong leadership That's why they keep losing. I regret being a democrat.
Even the laws on the books don't get implemented.
I am copying the governor's office. I know he is trying to be a little more centrist and hopefully will
wake up the well paid beaureacrats of Palo Alto to do something about the dire situation.
Thank you
Ash
On Aug 14, 2025, at 7:06 PM, Ash B <ashtradebiz@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you Melissa. Appreciate your detailed response but I don't see any action taken in this
matter.
Is it possible to access records on the citations and towing records from the PA SPD?
It's very frustrating to know that no action is taken and we need to continue to deliberate on this
forever.
What stops the RVs from taking over all the streets in the city? I'm sure there is something that can
be done legally.
I will write to the office of Gavin Newsom on this matter.
Thank you
On Aug 14, 2025, at 2:56 PM, McDonough, Melissa <Melissa.McDonough@paloalto.gov> wrote:
Thank you for your continued correspondence and for sharing your concerns regarding the RVs
parked near Greer Park. I am responding on behalf of the City Manager, Ed Shikada.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your frustration and concern—particularly regarding the
safety and environmental impacts you’ve observed along Colorado Avenue and West Bayshore. The
issues you raise around traffic safety, oil spills, unauthorized use of cones to block off street parking,
and accumulated debris are all serious matters, and I want to assure you that there are not being
taken lightly.
The Palo Alto Police Department’s Special Problems Detail (SPD), has been monitoring this area. As
you may know, SPD is responsible for addressing quality-of-life concerns related to vehicle dwellings
and unhoused individuals. Officers have issued citations where appropriate and towed vehicles
when legally permissible and logistically feasible. However, enforcement is often constrained by legal
limitations, safety considerations when individuals are living in the vehicles, and the availability of
appropriate towing and storage options.
Finally, I want to acknowledge your sentiment about civic participation and accountability. We
welcome your engagement in public meetings and policy discussions. As Councilmember Lu
mentioned, the City Council Policy and Services Committee will be discussing policy options related
to oversized vehicle parking and homelessness impacts at its special meeting on August 25. This will
be an important opportunity for community members like yourself to share input and hear directly
from City staff and elected officials about proposed strategies.
While the challenges are complex, your feedback is important to informing balanced, lawful, and
humane responses to these ongoing issues.
Best regards,
Melissa
<image001.png>Melissa McDonough, MPP
Assistant to the City Manager
pronouns: she/her
650.329.2533 (desk) | 650.586.1557 (mobile)
Melissa.McDonough@PaloAlto.gov
www.PaloAlto.gov
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From:Aram James
To:Jasso, Tamara; Shikada, Ed
Cc:Sean Allen; planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.0rg; Council, City
Subject:Re: Please reconsider your unwillingness to conduct a seismic-earthquake inspection at the Southwood
Apartment Complex here in Palo Alto
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 2:47:12 PM
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7-20-2026
Hi Fire Marshall Tamara Jasso:
As you might guess I am NOT happy with the property owners response ( Southwood
Apartments) to my request for a seismic-earthquake inspection. ( See their response below).
I would like to set a meeting with you to discuss other options that might encourage the
owners to in fact conduct an appropriate seismic inspection. Maybe some of the code sections
you referred to would assist or maybe you have other suggestions?
You can reach me at (415) 370-5056. I look forward to speaking with you.
Best regards,
Aram James
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Meg,
1. When was the last seismic-earthquake inspection completed on the Southwood
properties?
2. Has one ever been done on the property at Southwood according to your records?
3. If so, will you forward the seismic report my way?
I am glad the most recent fire inspection completed by the Palo Alto Fire Department on
July 14, 2026, was satisfactory. However, I think you would agree that a fire inspection is
NOT the same as an earthquake/seismic inspection.
Given the age of the Southwood complex, approximately 40 years old, I continue to request
a full seismic-earthquake inspection be completed in a timely fashion-consistent with best
practices.
Southwood has approximately 100 units with approximately 250 residences. Given our
proximity to major earthquake faults and out of an abundance of caution, please reconsider
your refusal to provide a complete seismic inspection ASAP.
Best regards ,
Aram James
415-370-5056
P.S. If it is a matter of money, I am more than happy to contribute a few hundred dollars
towards the cost of the seismic inspection. Public safety demands that my request be taken
seriously. Please call me at anytime to discuss this matter.
On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM Meg Thomas <mthomas@spiekercompanies.com> wrote:
Hi Aram,
Apologies for the delay in our response. On July 14, 2026 the Palo Alto Fire
Department performed their annual inspection of the premises at 2850 Middlefield
Road and all safety and health standards that are essential for the well-being of all
residents were met and there were no property violations. We are unaware of any
earthquake risks to the building, and a seismic inspection does not appear
necessary based on the condition of the property and the latest inspection reports
received. Please reach out with any specific concerns you may have.
Thanks,
Meg Thomas
On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
6/25/2026
Hi Julian,
Thanks for returning my phone call this morning. As promised, I am sending this note to
you in hopes of receiving the most current information on the earthquake/seismic safety
of the Southwood Complex. Is there, for example, an annual report/inspection of
Southwood to assess the integrity of the complex in the event of a major earthquake?
Any information on this critical subject would be most appreciated. Thanks so much.
Peace,
Aram
415-370-5O56
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Meg Thomas
COO and Regional Property Manager
Spieker Companies, Inc.
(408) 221-0025
mthomas@spiekercompanies.com
From:La Monte Bannister
To:Clerk, City; Council, City; City Mgr
Subject:Request for Information Regarding City Council Agenda Procedures
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 1:58:51 PM
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Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well.
I am writing on behalf of Banicorp, LLC, a California company, to request information
regarding your City's procedures for introducing policy proposals for City Council
consideration.
Would you kindly advise:
What is the official process for requesting that a policy matter be placed on a future City
Council agenda?
May a member of the public or a California business entity submit a proposal for
consideration?
Is sponsorship by a Councilmember required before an item may be placed on the
agenda?
Are there any forms, submission deadlines, or procedural requirements that should be
followed?
If agenda placement is not available by direct request, what is the recommended
process for presenting a new public policy proposal to the City Council?
If available, I would also appreciate any links to your Council Rules of Procedure, municipal
code provisions, or administrative policies governing agenda requests.
Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate your guidance and look forward to your response.
Respectfully,
This message needs your attention
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La Monte T. Bannister III
Founder
Banicorp, LLC