College Terrace Tree Walk: Saturday, 8/24 @ 10am, College Terrace Library

DETAILS:
WHAT: College Terrace Tree Walk
WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto CA 94306

OVERVIEW:
Join experienced arborist Jeff Newborn on an informative, exploratory walk through the College Terrace neighborhood.  Keeping trees healthy is his passion, and he’s here to share that passion with you! 

Have you wondered what type of tree might be best to plant in your yard or how to maintain the existing trees you have?  Are you concerned about keeping your trees healthy and prepared for winter storms?  Whatever the question may be, Jeff is here to share is knowledge as he takes you on a nature walk through the community. 

Walking group will meet at the College Terrace Library at 10 a.m.  Please bring water and plan to wear comfortable clothes and sun protection.  Attendees should be prepared to walk up to two miles in total. 

Future of California Ave: Public Zoom Meeting, Thursday, 8/1 @ 8pm

Learn more and ask questions about the future of California Avenue, with its many stores and restaurants, this Thursday at 8 pm

The guest speaker is Bruce Fukuji, Project Manager for the City of Palo Alto and the meeting is sponsored by PAN (Palo Alto Neighborhoods)

Join us this Thursday at 8 pm via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85745796102?pwd=7fs9NbKvOJ8UIfgDjz4OMjpMtObgal.1  
Mobile +16694449171,, 85745796102#  
Meeting ID: 857 4579 6102       
Passcode: 540762

The city project page at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Transportation/Transportation-Projects/Car-Free-Streets-California-Ave-Ramona-Street gives more information. 

There’s a survey you can fill out there with a deadline of August 11 – there have been 836 responses as of midday on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

See also the March 20, 2024  Palo Alto Online article about California Avenue at https://www.paloaltoonline.com/city-government/2024/03/20/city-eager-to-replace-confusing-signs-spruce-up-cal-ave/

College Terrace Residents’ Association Board Meeting Agenda

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30 pm
Location: College Terrace Library

AGENDA ITEMS:
6:30pm  Agenda changes and “Open mic” time (Bridget)

  • Open meeting & review agenda items
  • 2 minutes per item

6:40pm  Meeting Minutes Approval (Diane)

  • Review Meeting Minutes & Approve

6:50pm  Strategic Planning Bike & Pedestrian Safety (Leah & Melissa)

  • College Terrace meeting with Office of Transportation
  • University Terrace

7:00pm   College Terrace Block Party/Picnic Event Planning (Mary)

  • Updates: Date, details, planning, etc.

7:10pm – 7:30pm   Board Member City, Cal Ave, Stanford, & SIP Observer Updates  (Ann, Chris, Leah, and Melanie)

VIRTUAL – “Around the Terrace” Updates (Melissa)

  • Any announcements/information needing to be shared with College Terrace
  • Update on CollegeTerrace.org website
  • Please email Melissa directly

College Terrace Residents’ Association Board Meeting Agenda

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 7pm – 8:30 pm
Location: College Terrace Library

AGENDA ITEMS:
7:00pm  Agenda changes and “Open mic” time (Richard)
– Open meeting & review agenda items

7:15pm  Meeting Minutes Approval (Diane)
– Review Meeting Minutes & Approve

7:20pm  Newsletter, Nature of and Frequency of Publication (Richard)

7:30pm  Recap Annual Meeting (Melanie)

7:40pm  CTRA Spring Event Recap & Overview  (Mary and Eileen)
– Beginning Planning for SummerCollege Terrace Block Party
– Application for a Know Your Neighbor Grant 

7:50pm  Strategic Planning Bike & Pedestrian Safety (Bridget, Leah & Melissa)
– Stanford Ave
– Escondido Elementary updates
– Overall Terrace

8:00pm   Board Member Goals for 2024-25 (Richard)
– Review list of goals submitted by Board Members
– Discuss and suggest revisions for a final draft to be voted on by the Board

8:15pm   Board Member Updates (Ann, Chris, Leah, and Melanie)
– City of Palo Alto, California Ave, Stanford University, & SIP Observer Updates  

VIRTUAL – “Around the Terrace” Updates (Melissa)
– Any announcements/information needing to be shared with College Terrace
– Update on CollegeTerrace.org website
– Please email Melissa directly

PARKING LOT: ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

  • Overall 2024 Meetings & College Terrace Block Party/Picnic Event Planning

NOTICE TO NEIGHBORS: Stanford Baseball & Softball Games with Fireworks Show on Friday, April 19, 2024

GAME DETAILS:
– Stanford Athletics will be hosting Baseball vs. Oregon (6:05pm first pitch)
– Softball vs. UCLA (7pm first pitch) on Friday, April 19, 2024. 
– Estimated attendance of 4,500+ patrons
– Evening may generate heavier traffic before and after the game.

FIREWORKS DETAILS:
– Fireworks show will follow the conclusion of the two games.
– The games will each have an anticipated end time around 9pm.
– Fireworks show will commence shortly after the game.
– Length of the fireworks show will be approximately 12 minutes. 

CONTACT DETAILS:
– Stanford University Noise Hotline at 650-724-4900, or Julia Lee at juliablee@stanford.edu.