October 28th, 2025

 

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT 

 

AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of Minutes from September 23, 2025

 

CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS

1. Council Liaison Report

2. Department Report

Staff Presentation

3. Ad Hoc Committees and Liaison Updates (Discussion)

 

8. Recognition of Service for Commissioner Cribbs, Greenfield, and Freeman (Pending Reappointment)

 

Business

4. Review and provide feedback on the Foothills Nature Preserve Improvements Project Scope Reduction

Reduced Scope Exhibit

At Places Memo

Staff Presentation

 

5. Study and Assessment of Turf Systems: Findings and Recommendation for El Camino Park Synthetic Turf Replacement

Updated Draft 102125 Study and Assessment of Turf Systems for the City of Palo Alto Playing Fields

Appendix A Additional Acknowledgment

Appendix B Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Appendix C Outreach Questionnaire and Responses​

Appendix D Park User Data

Supplemental Articles, Reports, and Resources

Public Comment

Staff Presentation

 

6. Update on Ad Hoc Nature Access Policy and Proposed Trail Closure at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Request for Public Comment – Bowl Access Trail

Public Comments Recieved 

Staff Presentation

 

7. Update on the Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (BCCP)

Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (Draft) (1)

Staff Presentation

 

COMMISSIONER/BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

Public Comments