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Weekly summary for Palo Alto
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Palo Alto permitting, recent city-related activity focused on updates from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that impact local housing and infrastructure development. The Board received reports on supportive housing programs and road maintenance efforts relevant to Palo Alto’s permitting environment. Additionally, the Santa Clara Valley Water District provided updates on ongoing water infrastructure projects that intersect with city permitting processes.
Key points from the week include:
- Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors reviewed annual reports on housing and community development programs affecting Palo Alto.
- Discussion of road and airport department reports that relate to infrastructure permitting and maintenance.
- Updates from Valley Water on project delivery support and water treatment infrastructure impacting the city.
What to watch: Future Palo Alto city council or planning commission meetings may address permitting details tied to these county-level infrastructure and housing initiatives.
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6/1/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The available agenda record for Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-06-01 meeting centered on Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract C21180768 with Public Safety Innovation, Inc. to Extend Term by One Year and.…
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Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
11: Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract Number C20176367 with LAZ Karp Associates, LLC to Increase the Compensation by $713,311 for a revised total not-to- exceed $3,035,596 and Extend the Term by 18 Months for the Parking Enforcement Program for
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
15: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan; and Approving Use of CDBG Funds for FY 2026-2027 as Recommended by the Human Relations Commission
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
17: Receive Update and Provide Direction to Staff on the Implementation of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) and the Work Related to the Downtown Housing Plan. Adoption of Two Temporary Ordinances Implementing SB 79, Adopting a Transit Oriented Development Combining
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
9: Professional Services Contract Number C27197243 with Euna Solutions, Utilizing a TIPS Cooperative Contract, to Modernize the City’s Budget Development and Publishing Software for a Five-Year Term, with Two One-Year Optional Extensions for a Total
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
4: Recommendation from Policy and Services Committee to City Council to Indefinitely Defer Both Expansion of the Rental Registry Program to Properties with Two or Fewer Units and Further Consideration of a Possible Rent Stabilization Ordinance. CEQA: Exempt
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
12: Amendment No. 1 to 14 Professional Services Contracts for GIS On-Call Services: C26193271A with Lynx Technologies Inc, C26193271B with Seven Tablets Inc, C26193271C with iSpatial Techno Solutions Inc, C26193271D with Geodesy, C26193271E with UDC,
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Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
16: Outdoor Activation Standards, Pre-Approved Parklet Plans and Public Space Design Concept for the Car-Free Portion of California Avenue; and FIRST READ: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sign Code to Streamline Permitting of Signs in Conjunction with a Parklet
Palo Alto City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-06-01
6: Purchase Order C27197327 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to Procure DocuSign eSignature Software, Utilizing OMNIA cooperative contract no. R240303 for a One-Year Term for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $145,180; CEQA
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