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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, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on April 28 that included environmental topics relevant to the city. The Board adopted a commendation recognizing Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful for their decade of community creek cleanups and environmental advocacy. Additionally, the Board considered recommendations related to the creation of easements, parcel maps, and exceptions for competitive processes, which may impact local land use and environmental planning.
Key points from recent Palo Alto-related activity:
- Commendation adopted for Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful’s 10th anniversary of environmental work.
- Discussion of easements and parcel mapping recommendations affecting local land use.
- Reports received from the Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee on March 17.
What to watch: Future Board of Supervisors meetings may further address environmental protections and land use policies affecting Palo Alto.
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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-02
2: Find the proposed Development Code Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), 15378(b)(5) (Not a Project), and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan,
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-05-19
6.4: As-Needed NEPA Support (OPTIONAL) [SEE OPTIONAL SERVICES] Task 7. 60-Percent Design Subtask 7.1 60% Plan Development The Sherwood team will progress design to 60% level completion through advancing drawings and specifications. The
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-04-21
1.b: Find the proposed Zoning Text Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), 15378(b)(5) (Not a Project), and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-02
4: Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because implementation of the proposed project would not have the potential cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-05-05
1991: Our success in maintaining ongoing relationships with our clients in a highly competitive environment is due to our ability to understand and partner with them to achieve their goals
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-06-09
2029: It largely maintains the existing allocation of responsibilities between the City and Veolia while updating key provisions related to financial reconciliation, cybersecurity, environmental compliance, insurance, liability, and regulatory
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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-03-03
1.a: Resolution Approving Design Review, Tentative Map, and Tree Removal Permit for the University and Bay at 4 Corners Townhomes Residential Project (Design Review Permit: DR25-004) and Finding that the University and Bay at 4 Corners
East Palo Alto City Council
2026-02-03
1966: Similarly, 24 CFR 50.19(b)(21) excludes refinancing of HUD-insured mortgages from NEPA and the related laws if associated physical impacts are limited to routine maintenance, and do not include new construction or rehabilitation
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