# City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026

The City of Palo Alto City Council meeting on November 2, 2026, included a study session on the 2025 greenhouse-gas inventory and climate-action indicators. Staff reported community emissions of 403,593 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent, 49.5% below the 1990 baseline, and discussed EV adoption, electrification programs, transit, and data gaps. Council discussed options for expanding multifamily EV charging, including grants, financing, city sites, and partnerships, but made no related funding or procurement decision. The council unanimously adopted an ordinance updating housing-related objective design standards, with an amendment allowing opaque materials to meet balcony privacy-wall requirements. It also unanimously adopted the 2027 council calendar with changes; a motion to move the annual retreat back to January 30 failed 2–5.

No contract awards, vendor selections, or bid approvals were identified. In city manager announcements, staff said the city was extending offers to four full-time and three part-time paramedics for a new emergency medical services program, and construction was underway at Fire Station 4; no contract values were provided. The city’s CDBG funding cycle opened for local nonprofits, with approximately $500,000 expected to be available and applications due January 13. This was a funding opportunity announcement, not an award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mp8fLP2ziM) - City of Palo Alto