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Page 4 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis To spur housing, city looks to ‘go big’ on zone changes Palo Alto’s new Housing Work Plan The plan aims to address one of One proposal would add new the city’s Housing Element; and the council’s top priorities — the incentives for developers of high- a requirement that developers proposes host of new programs city’s severe housing shortage density housing in areas served with residential projects offer by Gennady Sheyner — and help the council reach by public transit, including a “minimum density” of eight the housing goals of its recently limited exceptions to the citywide units per acre in districts zoned eeking to significantly The proposed zoning revision updated Comprehensive Plan. 50-foot height limit. Other RM-15 (multi-family residential). ramp up housing is a central component of the As the work plan makes changes on the table for near- Today, these districts only have S production, city of Palo city’s new Housing Work Plan, clear, meeting these goals and term implementation include: a maximum density of 15 units Alto planners are preparing to which the city’s Department addressing the housing crisis density bonuses for developments per acre. advance a package of zoning of Planning and Community will require dramatic action — that offer 100 percent affordable City planners are also exploring changes in the coming months Environment released this including a roughly three-fold housing; new incentives for zoning changes to promote with the goal of adopting them week and the City Council is increase in housing production, residential development on by the end of this year. scheduled to discuss on Feb. 5. when compared to recent years’. properties that are identified in (continued on page 10)
EDUCATION School board weighs in on teacher housing Proposed project would build 60 to 120 units in Palo Alto by Elena Kadvany
alo Alto school board significant contributions.” members directed staff Simitian has estimated that Pon Tuesday to begin talks construction of a multifamily with Santa Clara County about complex could cost $500,000 to a collaborative proposal to build $600,000 per unit. affordable housing for teachers Board members agreed to send in Palo Alto, with some cau- a letter of support, as other school tion about the project’s financial districts have done, but opted not
Veronica Weber Veronica feasibility. to include wording about shar- Santa Clara County Supervisor ing costs. Joe Simitian proposed last week, Leadership from other districts with the unanimous support of and teachers’ unions, including his colleagues, that a piece of Palo Alto, have already penned Vet Tech Anna Yanushkevich, right, and Tonia Duran, a vet tech in training, pet Coco, a golden- county-owned land at 231 Grant letters of support that describe the doodle, after Coco received the dog-flu vaccine at Mid-Peninsula Animal Hospital on Jan. 30. Ave. be developed into 60 to 120 economic hardships teachers face units of affordable housing for lo- as part of the “missing middle” cal teachers. He has stressed that — making too much to qualify HEALTH the project would require “in- for low-income housing but not novative” funding partnerships, enough to afford to rent or pur- and is looking to the Palo Alto chase homes in the city they work school district as well as Moun- in. In Palo Alto, the median rent Dog owners rush to get pets vaccinated tain View Whisman, Mountain for a two-bedroom apartment was Veterinary hospitals, dog-care facilities hit by spread of virus View Los Altos, Los Altos and $3,080 at the end of 2017, accord- the Foothill-De Anza Commu- ing to ApartmentList.com. by Sue Dremann nity College districts and local Simitian argues that the pro- wo forms of canine influ- 90 percent of cases the symp- Disease Control and Prevention. cities as potential partners. posed housing will help districts enza have rapidly spread up toms are mild, but 10 percent of In 2004, it mutated and jumped While most Palo Alto board that are struggling to retain and Tthe San Francisco peninsula cases can be severe or progress to dogs, initially infecting grey- members signaled their support attract teachers. in the last few weeks, prompting to pneumonia or death. hounds. Scientists believe it for the idea of adding more hous- The “vast majority” of Palo dog owners to pack veterinary The disease has spread with spread among dogs in kennels ing for teachers in an increasingly Alto Unified teachers cannot live offices for vaccinations against surprising swiftness. and shelters. expensive market, some ques- in the city, Palo Alto Educators the highly contagious virus and “It was in south San Jose one The canine H3N2 virus, which tioned how school districts would Association Teri Baldwin wrote cancel dog-care and play-dates. week and the next week it was is currently the most prevalent in actually help pay for a develop- in a letter to the Board of Super- Cases of canine H3N2 (which on our doorstep,” said Dr. Ja- the Bay Area, initially infected ment. The Palo Alto district was visors, and their often long com- is NOT the same as the human net Lowery, co-owner of Mid- birds and was first detected in advised by attorneys not to issue mute “takes a toll on our teach- strain) and H3N8 viruses began Peninsula Animal Hospital in dogs in South Korea, China and a bond for teacher housing, which ers’ quality of life and decreases appearing in San Jose in early Menlo Park. Her hospital has Thailand in 2007, according to might technically not be consid- the value of their salaries.” January and spread to Palo had four to five confirmed cases the CDC. An outbreak in Chica- ered school facilities, staff said. At a town hall meeting at Gunn Alto and southern San Mateo through DNA testing, she said. go in April 2015 sickened more “The happy case is that con- High School last week, teachers County about three weeks ago, The disease is concerning than 1,000 dogs and killed five. struction costs would produce, described living with parents, veterinarians said. Dogs develop because both strains are new Many local dog owners are in the presence of free land, a in-laws or multiple roommates similar symptoms to humans, in dogs, who have no immunity heeding veterinarians’ warnings financial situation that wouldn’t to afford to stay in the area, and including fever, cough, sneez- against them, she said. to get their pets vaccinated and require much in the way of con- increasingly long commutes ing, lethargy, diminished appe- The H3N8 virus originated in to refrain from frequenting dog tributions in addition to that,” that prevent them from attend- tite and nasal and eye discharge. horses and has been known to parks, groomers, and day-care said board President Ken Daub- ing events or connecting with Surprisingly, dogs can be sick infect them for at least 40 years, er. “Otherwise it’s going to be for up to three weeks. In about according to the U.S. Centers for (continued on page 8) hard to see how we can make (continued on page 9)
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450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER Four City Chamber Expo William S. Johnson (223-6505) EDITORIAL Editor Jocelyn Dong (223-6514) Associate Editor Linda Taaffe (223-6511) Date: Wednesday February 7, 2018 Sports Editor Rick Eymer (223-6516) Arts & Entertainment Editor Karla Kane (223-6517) If we stayed home that long, we’d Home & Real Estate Editor Time: 5:00PM - 7:00 PM Elizabeth Lorenz (223-6534) all go crazy. Assistant Sports Editor Glenn Reeves (223-6521) —Suzanne Attenborough, dog owner, on the Location: Palo Alto Elks Lodge Spectrum Editor Renee Batti (223-6528) Express & Digital Editor Jamey Padojino advice to keep one’s canines away from other dogs for (223-6524) a month after getting the first flu shot. See story on 4249 El Camino Real Staff Writers Sue Dremann (223-6518), Elena page 5. Kadvany (223-6519), Gennady Sheyner (223-6513) Staff Photographer/Videographer Palo Alto, CA 94306 Veronica Weber (223-6520) Editorial Assistant/Intern Coordinator Christine Lee (223-6526) FEES/ADMISSION: Editorial Interns Marley Arechiga, Fiona Kelliher, Sarah Klearman Around Town Free for Member Contributors Chrissi Angeles, Dale F. Bentson, LIQUID ASSETS ... Armed with Under the same law, landlords and Mike Berry, Carol Blitzer, Peter Canavese, paperwork, a Double Gulp cup condominium sellers were required $10 for Non-Member Yoshi Kato, Chris Kenrick, Jack McKinnon, Alissa Merksamer, Sheryl Nonnenberg, Kaila Prins, from 7-Eleven and a handful of to provide tenants and buyers Ruth Schechter, Jay Thorwaldson sugar packets, local dentist Ken written notices of the smoking Last year we had a Tri-City Expo, this year we have a Quad-City ADVERTISING Horowitz came to City Hall on ban. The city also earned an A Vice President Sales & Marketing Monday to make a fresh pitch for grade in the category “reducing Los Altos Mountain View Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) Expo! This is a collaboration with , a soda tax. Palo Alto, he told the sales of tobacco products” — an Sunnyvale Multimedia Advertising Sales and . The goal of the Four Chamber Expo is to Adam Carter (223-6573), Elaine Clark (223-6572), City Council, should follow the improvement that can be attributed provide exhibitors with a cost-effective venue to create new Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571), V.K. Moudgalya examples of Berkeley, Albany, to the council’s recent the adoption (223-6586), Caitlin Wolf (223-6508) business introductions, as well as attract fresh clients. Real Estate Advertising Sales Oakland and San Francisco of a tobacco-sellers registry Neal Fine (223-6583), Rosemary Lewkowitz and move ahead with such a administered by Santa Clara (223-6585) tax, which would be levied on County. Palo Also addressed five In addition to business exhibits, the Four Chamber Expo Legal Advertising Alicia Santillan (223-6578) will offer raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. distributors and fund nutrition of six challenges in the “Emerging ADVERTISING SERVICES programs and dental subsidies for Issues” category, losing a point The Four City Chamber Expo is open to the public. Advertising Services Lead Blanca Yoc (223-6596) low-income residents. To make for not minimizing the pack size Sales & Production Coordinators Diane Martin (223-6584), Toni Villa (223-6582) his pitch more vivid, Horowitz of cigars. While smoking rates are Sponsored by: DESIGN brought the council 17 packets of declining statewide, tobacco use Design & Production Manager sugar: the amount that he said it continues to be the “leading cause Kristin Brown (223-6562) takes to make 20 fluid ounces of of preventable death and disease, Senior Designers Linda Atilano, Paul Llewellyn Coca-Cola (alas, he couldn’t get a killing nearly 40,000 Californians Designers Rosanna Kuruppu, Talia Nakhjiri, Doug Young hold of the 50 packets necessary each year,” Vanessa Marvin, vice EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES to demonstrate what it takes president of of public policy and Online Operations Coordinator to fill a Double Gulp). Over the advocacy for the association’s Kevin Legarda (223-6597) past month, Horowitz has been California division, said in a press BUSINESS researching other ordinances, release. Payroll & Benefits Zach Allen (223-6544) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS crunching numbers and lobbying Business Associates Cherie Chen (223-6543), the council to take up the cause. SPEAKING OUT ... Stanford Suzanne Ogawa (223-6541) AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY Horowitz said that not a single University alumna and singer ADMINISTRATION OF PALO ALTO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT dentist in Palo Alto takes Denti- , otherwise known as Courier Ruben Espinoza K.Flay Cal (the dental program for low- Kristine Flaherty didn’t walk away BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM EMBARCADERO MEDIA with a at Sunday’s award President William S. Johnson (223-6505) income residents under Medi-Cal) Grammy Vice President Michael I. Naar (223-6540) because the subsidies dentists show in New York City, but took The City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission Se- Vice President & CFO Peter Beller (223-6545) receive are generally lower than time after the annual event to lection Committee will hold a Public Meeting on Feb- Vice President Sales & Marketing the cost of providing service. The acknowledge the inequality many Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) revenues from the new sugar- women face in their careers. The ruary 15, 2018 to review CDBG funding applications Director, Information Technology & Webmaster Frank A. Bravo (223-6551) beverage tax, he said, can remedy 32-year-old was nominated for submitted for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Selection Com- Marketing & Creative Director this by providing stipends to those best engineered non-classical mittee members will collectively review, discuss, and make a Shannon Corey (223-6560) who accept the insurance. “We album for her latest record “Every Major Accounts Sales Manager recommendation for each application. The Public Meeting will Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571) can do a lot of good in the area Where Is Some Where,” released be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Council Confer- Director, Circulation & Mailing Services of tooth decay,” Horowitz told in April; and best rock song for ence Room, Ground Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, Tatjana Pitts (223-6557) the council on Jan. 22, when he “Blood In The Cut.” She was Circulation Assistant Alicia Santillan first introduced his proposal. This among the female nominees California. 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Page 6 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Upfront EDUCATION Public Agenda Board seeks new school, more campus A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to meet for its annual retreat to discuss the latest National Citizen Survey and adopt its 2018 priorities housing in Stanford growth plan and performance indicators. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Members ask university to consider impact of proposed expansion on district Feb. 3, at Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road. by Elena Kadvany CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss the status of its labor negotiations with various labor unions. The council he Palo Alto school board Opening a new school on the which relies heavily on property tax will then review the proposed Housing Work Plan; consider modifications approved on Tuesday a set university’s campus “is the only revenue, the letter states. to the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking program; T of requests for Stanford solution that preserves reasonable “The university should be re- and discuss next steps for funding the city’s contribution for the Palo Alto University to consider in its gen- school-enrollment size and avoids quired to provide additional on- Junior Museum and Zoo reconstruction project. The closed session will eral use permit (GUP) application, the very poor alternatives either site housing to accommodate the begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. The regular meeting will immediately including land for a new elemen- making enrollment at Escon- full population increase,” the let- follow in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. tary school and more on-campus dido/Nixon larger or dispensing ter states. housing to accommodate the uni- with the value of a neighborhood The board also requests that COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to meet at versity’s population growth. school and creating an unaccept- Stanford commit to not seeking 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, The letter, which will be sent able travel burden for parents and exemptions for new developments 250 Hamilton Ave. The agenda wasn’t available by press deadline. to Santa Clara County as part of students,” the letter states. under the new general use permit a public comment period on the Stanford has proposed build- that would house students attend- BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The school board is tentatively scheduled GUP’s draft environmental-impact ing 2.275 million net new square ing Palo Alto Unified schools. to meet for a retreat from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the report, asks that Stanford move a feet of academic buildings, 3,150 The board is asking Stanford to district office, 25 Churchill Ave. The agenda wasn’t available by press potential school site identified in housing units and 40,000 net new more directly consider the impact deadline. its plan to a different location on square feet of child care centers of its proposed expansion on the the northeast side of campus. between 2018 and 2035. Of the district. If the university realizes UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission plans to meet A new neighborhood school planned housing, 1,700 are for un- more than 550 family housing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, is necessary to accommodate a dergraduates students, 900 units units will be necessary to accom- 250 Hamilton Ave. The agenda wasn’t available by press deadline. planned influx in Stanford faculty are for graduates (mostly singles modate growth, for example, the and staff and prevent further traf- or couples) and 550 for faculty and district requests that school capac- HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD ... The board is scheduled to meet fic problems, according to the dis- staff, according to the university. ity be a “formal part of the discus- for its annual retreat, in which it plans to discuss the Certified Local trict. The two Palo Alto Unified The letter argues that more on- sion and consideration.” Government Annual Report, the year-end board assessment, CEQA elementary schools that currently campus housing will be necessary The board approved the letter reviews and other topics. The retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, serve Stanford students, Escon- to prevent Stanford from purchas- 4-0, with board President Ken Feb. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. dido and Nixon, are at capacity. ing residential properties in Palo Dauber, whose wife is employed To have new students attend Palo Alto to lease to faculty and staff by Stanford, recusing himself. Q HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ... The commission plans to meet Alto Unified campuses farther — properties that would be tax- Staff Writer Elena Kadvany at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Community Meeting Room at City away would increase traffic at exempt. This would have a “nega- can be emailed at ekadvany@ Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. The agenda wasn’t available by press deadline. peak hours, the letter states. tive impact” on the school district, paweekly.com.
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not bringing sick pets to the park. gowns, booties and gloves. Each coming in but no fatalities,” man- Grooming Salon in Palo Alto. Dog flu Still, dog flu concerns are put- time they see a new pet, the doctor ager Stephanie Zeman said. “We haven’t had any instances (continued from page 5) ting a damper on play time. and staff must discard the paper Tammy Steely, practice man- of dog flu. We can only hope people “It’s a gorgeous day and at 4:30, coverings and disinfect the exam ager at Animal Hospital of Palo are honest and realistic with their and boarding facilities until the it’s prime time, but it’s under- room with bleach, Lowery said. Alto, said the hospital has not dogs,” she said. “We are hoping it pet has received the two-part populated here. We have six dogs Pet clinics are being inundated had any cases of dog flu. But they will come and go very quickly. We vaccination and its body has cre- here; normally we have 25 to 30,” with calls and are busy with vac- have had an overwhelming num- are using lots of disinfectant.” ated immunity — in all, a period said Jo Ann Mandinach, who was cination appointments. ber of calls from concerned dog O’Connell said the last commu- of more than a month. at the park with her frisky black Mid-Peninsula has so far held owners — more than 15 per day nicable dog disease she saw to rival But staying away from shared poodle, 11-year-old Rico. five vaccination clinics, and they since the outbreak. canine influenza was decades ago spaces can be difficult for some Mandinach said she hasn’t taken are booked for every 10 minutes, Worries over dog flu have af- when canine parvovirus broke out. owners and pets. Rico for his flu vaccinations despite she said. fected other dog-related services. Parvovirus appeared in 1978, “If we stayed home that long, the warnings. She doesn’t get a flu Dr. Brennen McKenzie, a vet- Animal Hospital of Palo Alto has causing a widespread epidemic in we’d all go crazy,” dog owner shot for herself and doesn’t get the erinarian at Adobe Animal Hospi- a boarding facility, which has dogs of all ages because, like ca- Suzanne Attenborough said at flu. Her partner, who does get the tal in Los Altos, said the hospital’s seen a decline in bookings since nine influenza, it was a new virus Mitchell Park on Tuesday. On the shot, still gets sick. Rico is a healthy Los Gatos office has had drive- the outbreak, Steely said. No dogs that no dogs had been exposed to warm, sunny afternoon, canines dog despite his age, so she isn’t con- by vaccine clinics where pets are are allowed unless they have had before, according to the Cornell shared saliva-covered balls and cerned that he would become very met and examined in the client’s all of the injections. University College of Veterinary water dishes and romped together ill if he did catch the virus. vehicle before given an injection. Ashley Erens, assistant manag- Medicine. on the grass. Attenborough’s dogs, But veterinarians said the virus At the Los Altos office, dogs er at dog day care facility A Dog’s Most flu viruses are species- 6-year-old Wendell, a mellow can spread when dogs sniff each won’t get in the door without a Life in Palo Alto, said they have at specific and therefore aren’t a golden retriever, and Kimberly, an other, nuzzle, lick or share water, parking-lot exam. Sick animals least five cancellations each day. threat to other animals or humans, 8-year-old white Labrador retriev- food and toys — even when dogs can be treated in an isolated room “They are not coming in until veterinarians said. But H3N2 dog er, had only had their first shots. seem healthy. or housed in a quarantined area if the dogs have had both rounds of flu virus has been reported to in- Cheyenne, a 2 1/2-year-old yel- “Canine influenza has some of they are hospitalized, he said. the shots,” she said. fect cats, which so far have devel- low Labrador retriever, chased one the highest degree of virus shedding Adobe Hospital has confirmed A case confirmed Tuesday il- oped mild symptoms. There isn’t of the dozen soggy tennis balls prior to when dogs show symptoms. 13 cases with lab tests. lustrates the need for vigilance, a vaccine for felines, however. strewn around the play area. His The fact that they can be contagious “But there are more we think she noted. A dog had visited the According to the U.S. Centers owner, Mary Ann Cusenza, said prior to showing clinical symptoms that are unconfirmed because facility after having its first shot, for Disease Control, because the he has had his shots, but he has not is a bit scary,” Mid-Peninsula Ani- their owners have declined to have but he still came down with in- influenza virus constantly mu- completed the entire waiting period. mal Hospital’s Lowery said. the lab tests done. I know for sure fluenza. He was two days from tates, it is possible canine influen- “I was quite worried about it,” Humans can spread the disease of four cases that have required receiving the booster, she said. za could change to infect humans, Cusenza said of the flu. to pets if they have come in con- hospitalization, with some having “We have been cleaning every although that is not the case now. Still, she weighed the risk of not tact with a dog who has the illness. pneumonia. They are mostly older minute of the day with bleach and Human infections with new influ- waiting out the last two weeks after Dog flu can contaminate clothing, dogs and puppies,” he said. other cleaning supplies. We have enza viruses (such as avian and the booster shot versus not exercis- shoes and other objects. The virus Alpine Animal Hospital in been dousing the whole facility swine flu), against which the hu- ing or socializing her pet. She and stays live for 24 to 48 hours. Mountain View has also seen cases, since early to mid-January,” she man population has little immuni- the other dog owners said they feel The disease is significantly some of which have been confirmed said. “We’ve emailed all of the par- ty, are concerning, the CDC noted. fairly safe at the Mitchell Park dog affecting veterinary clinics and by testing and others in which own- ents so they can be hyper-vigilant, They could create a pandemic, so run because they all know each oth- hospitals, where veterinarians ers declined to do lab tests. and we’ve deep cleaned the one the CDC is monitoring both canine er, and everyone is responsible about and staff must wear surgical caps, “We’ve had quite a few cases room where that dog was.” influenza viruses and other animal Dog grooming facilities are also influenza closely. But researchers seeing some deferred business. think dog flu poses a low threat to “No two ways about it. In the people, according to the CDC. Q last couple of weeks we have had Staff Writer Sue Dremann some cancellations,” said groomer can be emailed at sdremann@ Carol O’Connell of Alexander’s paweekly.com.
CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week City Council (Jan. 29) Finance: The council accepted the Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and approved various planning amendments. Yes: Unanimous Southgate: The council approved the expansion of the Southgate Residential Preferential Parking program to include the west side of El Camino Real and directed staff to seek approval from Caltrans for the change. Yes: Unanimous ADU: The council approved revisions to the city’s ordinance on accessory dwelling units to ensure compliance with state law. Yes: DuBois, Filseth, Fine, Kniss, Kou, Scharff, Tanaka, Wolbach No: Holman Board of Education (Jan. 30) Dyslexia: The board waived its two-meeting rule and approved a resolution in support of educators and families in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia. Yes: Unanimous Stanford GUP: The board approved a comment letter in response to Stanford University’s General Use Permit (GUP) application. Yes: Baten Caswell, Collins, DiBrienza, Godfrey Recused: Dauber Teacher housing: The board directed staff to engage with county staff on a proposal to build teacher housing in Palo Alto and to write a letter expressing support for doing so. Yes: Baten Caswell, DiBrienza, Dauber, Godfrey Abstain: Collins Goals:The board heard updates from staff on progress on the district’s 2017-18 goals. Action: None Planning and Transportation Commission (Jan. 31) Workforce district: The commission approved an ordinance creating a “workforce housing combining district.” Yes: Alcheck, Gardias, Lauing, Monk, Riggs, Waldfogel No: Summa 2755 El Camino Real: The commission recommended approving a proposed Stanford pediatricians, now in your neighborhood 57-unit housing complex at 2755 El Camino Real. Yes: Alcheck, Gardias, Lauing, Monk, Riggs, Waldfogel Recused: Summa at Juvvadi Pediatrics Architectural Review Board (Feb. 1) Access to Excellence. 620 Emerson St: The board considered a proposal to demolish a single-story building and construct a two-story 4,256-square-foot commercial building for the expansion of Nobu Restaurant and voted to continue the item to a future genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org date. Yes: Unanimous
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addressing teacher housing in the Teacher district then we need to look at (continued from page 5) things like where in the district Teachers live farther away now do we have land here we can students after school. build,” Dauber said. More teachers live in San Jose and the East Bay than 10 years ago Data provided by the school The board ultimately voted 4-0, Cities of residence % in 2007-08 % in 2017-18 district shows that the number of with Collins abstaining, to direct teachers living in Palo Alto and staff to engage with the county on neighboring cities has dropped the issue. Palo Alto area (Mountain View through Redwood City) 61.7 52.8 slightly over the last three years. County staff plan to return to In the 2015-16 school year, Simitian and the Board of Super- South Bay area (Sunnyvale through Los Gatos) 11.3 10.8 just 21 percent of Palo Alto Uni- visors with a financing plan no fied’s 898 teachers lived in the later than May, with the goal of Midpeninsula area (San Carlos through Burlingame) 8.6 9.7 city, down to 19 percent in 2016- having a partner or partners se- 17 and the same percentage this lected no later than August. San Jose 6.5 12 year. The total number of teach- Simitian said he’s asking ers employed has not changed school districts to embrace tak- San Francisco 5.8 4.1 significantly over those years. ing an “off-the-shelf approach” to Three years ago, about 32 per- a regional problem. East Bay (Fremont through Concord) 1.5 4.7 cent of teachers lived in cities “This isn’t anything any one of within roughly seven miles of us can do by ourselves, but if we Other 4.6 5.9 Palo Alto, from Mountain View all do our part, I think we can do Note: In 2007, 812 teachers were employed by Palo Alto Unified School District. In 2017-18, to Redwood City. That number something,” he told a full room 898 teachers are working for the district. Source: Palo Alto Unified dropped to 30 percent last year of teachers, school leadership and and 29 percent this year. housing advocates at the town Data provided by Palo Alto Uni- hall meeting last week. Q Correction The Jan. 26 story “Ravenswood in crisis” incorrectly described the Ravenswood school district’s negative ending bal- fied in May 2016 showed that 70 Staff Writer Elena Kadvany ances of $3.3 million in 2018-19 and $10 million in 2019-2020 in the district’s general fund, as estimated by the San Ma- percent of district teachers would can be emailed at ekadvany@ teo County Office of Education. They are not “deficits” but rather “negative ending balances.” To request a clarification or earn salaries in excess of $100,000 paweekly.com. correction, contact Editor Jocelyn Dong at [email protected], 650-326-8210 or P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. Q for the 2016-17 school year. The county’s median income, accord- ing to U.S. Department of Hous- ing and Urban Development, is $74,200 for a single person and $113,349 for a family of four.
‘If we’re looking at a regional solution I’d rather partner with the other districts to figure out what the needs are.’ — Terry Godfrey, board member, Palo Alto Unified
On Tuesday, board member Terry Godfrey urged staff to ap- proach this as a regional problem and to better understand where the most need is, which she said might not be in Palo Alto. She noted a Mountain View Whisman School District survey found that over one-third of employees there were paying more than 30 percent of their paycheck on housing costs. “If we’re looking at a regional solution I’d rather partner with the other districts to figure out what the needs are ... (and) how we can best serve the students in the region versus just ourselves,” she said. Board member Todd Collins offered a potential alternative, which he said he has also floated to Simitian’s office: The county could “ground lease” the property to the Palo Alto school district, which could then build its own housing project there. Even if the project was built as proposed, units would be split amongst multiple districts, mean- ing the impact on one district’s needs could be small, Dauber noted. He suggested the district view the proposal as a catalyst to spur “our own thinking and ef- forts” rather than a “solution to the problem.” “If we really are serious about
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Surge in flu cases packs local hospitals Hospitals throughout Santa Clara County are grappling with an unusually lethal flu season that has led to hospitalizations rivaling those of the 2009 “swine flu” pandemic. County health officials strongly recommend that anyone who hasn’t gotten a flu shot yet to get vaccinated. (Posted Feb. 1, 9:24 a.m.) Plan for ‘car-light’ housing on wins support A plan to build a 57-unit apartment building at one of Palo Al- to’s most congested intersections received a big boost Wednesday night, when the city’s Planning and Transportation Commission signaled its support. (Posted Feb. 1, 12:25 a.m.) Survey details residents’ hopes, frustrations Despite widespread frustration about housing options and traf-
Weekly file photo fic congestion, Palo Alto residents generally get good vibes when asked about their quality of life, a new survey shows. (Posted Jan. 31, 9:12 a.m.) Palo Alto to challenge Edgewood Plaza ruling The city of Palo Alto is seeking to spur housing development with help from a new Housing Work Plan. Palo Alto plans to appeal a court ruling that invalidated the city’s fines against Sand Hill Property Company for failing to maintain an operational grocery store at Edgewood Plaza. (Posted city will need to “go big” on according to the work plan. Jan. 30, 2:16 a.m.) Housing the zoning changes, the plan Currently, about 8.25 percent (continued from page 5) states, if it is to “increase Palo of the city’s roughly 28,000 Ford acquires Palo Alto startup Autonomic Alto’s rate of housing production housing units are deed-restricted Ford Motor Company announced Thursday that it has bought high-density multi-family housing in a meaningful way and see as below-market-rate housing, Autonomic Technologies Inc. as part of its effort to develop self- in the downtown area, including the amount of new housing the plan states. Given the city’s driving ride services aimed at improving traffic and transportation a new “Pedestrian and Transit envisioned as part of the recent sky-high housing costs, the plan nationwide. (Posted Jan. 26, 4:25 p.m.) Oriented Development (PTOD) Comprehensive Plan update.” makes a case for significantly district” around University Avenue, Between 1970 and 2010, the city boosting this number. It notes Palo Altan pleads ‘no contest’ to murder charge according to the work plan. They permitted new housing at an average that the median rent for a two- A former Gunn High School student has pleaded no contest to are considering allowing housing rate of about 160 units per year, bedroom apartment in Palo Alto second-degree murder in the 2013 killing of an East Palo Alto at Stanford Shopping Center and according to the plan. But between was $3,500 in November 2017, man, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said along the El Camino Real frontage 2011 and 2014, the rate dipped to while the median sale price for Thursday. (Posted Jan. 25, 5:35 p.m.) of the Stanford Research Park. And just 64. Since then, the numbers a single-family home was $3 they are looking to create a new have fluctuated dramatically. In million, according to Zillow. Want to get news briefs emailed to you every weekday? zoning district that would allow a 2015, the city permitted 246 net “This contributes to both housing Sign up for Express, our daily e-edition. mix of retail and residential space new housing units; in 2016, just 18. insecurity and overcrowding, Go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com to sign up. — but no office. Last year, 80 units were permitted, as residents are forced to spend “The intent of these changes according to the plan. more and more to pay their rent/ would be to encourage a mix If the city were to stay on mortgage and find themselves of land uses that contributes to its current course, it would fall living in smaller spaces with more the vitality and walkability of well short both of its own goals roommates or family members,” Five elements of Palo Alto’s commercial centers and transit — as articulated in the new the plan states. “These issues corridors,” the plan states. Comprehensive Plan — and of can affect income restricted and new Housing Work Plan Many of the ideas in the work regional targets. The Regional special needs populations, such as plan are a direct response to a Housing Needs Allocation calls the elderly and disabled, more than For implementation in 2018-19 memo that was penned last year for the city to develop 1,988 units the others, and the number of such by Councilman Adrian Fine, at varying levels of affordability households in Palo Alto has been 1. Completion of ongoing projects and initiatives aimed to pro- co-signed by Mayor Liz Kniss between 2015 and 2030. Meanwhile, increasing over time.” duce more affordable and workforce housing. and Councilman Cory Wolbach, the city’s updated Comprehensive The city has already taken some 2. Revision of zoning ordinances to encourage more diverse and unanimously endorsed last Plan calls for policies that would steps to stimulate more housing. housing in appropriate locations. November by the council. The result in a production of 3,545 to Last year, the council voted to relax 3. Preparation of economic analyses needed to consider boost- memo makes a case for more 4,420 new units between 2015 and restrictions for building accessory- ing inclusionary requirement of new developments from 15 aggressive action to address the 2030 — an annual rate of between dwelling units, in some cases going percent to 20 percent; applying inclusionary requirement to region’s housing crisis, which 230 and 290 units. beyond the requirements of new new rental housing; and requiring fees or replacement housing “causes significant economic, It doesn’t help that the city state laws designed to achieve the if existing homes are eliminated. social and environmental harm.” is already playing catchup. same objective. It also contributed 4. Use of city’s affordable-housing funds to stimulate rehabilita- “While Palo Alto may never Between 2015 and 2017, the city funds to preserve the Buena Vista tion and development of new affordable housing. be a truly affordable place to live, only permitted 118 units per Mobile Home Park and signaled its 5. Partnerships with agencies and organizations to assist under- the City Council has an obligation year — well short of the mark. intent to move ahead with a new served residents and to consider use of public land for afford- to current and future residents to This means that to meet its “concept area plan” for a portion able housing. explore policies that expand housing mid-range Comprehensive Plan of the Ventura neighborhood that choices for people of different projections, it would need to ramp includes Fry’s Electronics. The Source: city of Palo Alto incomes, generations and needs,” up production to about 303 units commercial campus anchored by states the memo, which then directs per year between 2018 and 2030. Fry’s is widely seen as one of the new developments from 15 percent the topic. Minutes after getting staff to come up with the plan for The work plan also includes city’s most underdeveloped areas. to 20 percent (which means promoted to the mayor’s chair on pursuing housing initiatives. a host of new programs focused As such, the council sees it as 20 percent of the units in new Jan. 9, Kniss told the assembled The new Housing Work Plan on below-market-rate housing. particularly promising for housing. developments would have to be crowd that the city is “way makes clear that reaching the To encourage such housing, The next 12 months promise far comprised of affordable housing). behind on providing housing” and council’s current housing targets city planners are considering a more action on the housing front. The council also signaled its emphasized the need to do more. will require a host of ambitious zone change that would offer In addition to moving ahead with commitment to addressing the “Its beholden on us — on our initiatives, including zoning developers incentives such as the new zoning ordinance, staff housing crisis when it united behind integrity — to do that,” Kniss said. Q reforms, direct subsidies by the reduced parking requirements, is preparing to look at increasing the Fine memo last November. Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner city and partnership with other reduced landscaping the city’s “inclusionary (below- Newly elected Mayor Liz Kniss can be emailed at gsheyner@ agencies and organization. The requirements and smaller fees, market-rate) requirements” for is particularly passionate about paweekly.com.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, Employee Organizations: Utilities Management and Parking violation ...... 2 Professional Association of Palo Alto; Service Employees International Union, Local 521; Palo Alto Peace Possession of stolen property ...... 1 6ѝJLYZ»(ZZVJPH[PVU"7HSV(S[V-PYL*OPLMZ»(ZZVJPH[PVU"0U[LYUH[PVUHS(ZZVJPH[PVUVM-PYL-PNO[LYZ3VJHS " Psychiatric subject ...... 5 Sick and cared for ...... 1 7HSV(S[V7VSPJL4HUHNLYZ»(ZZVJPH[PVU" www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 11 Editorial With PCs, it’s complicated Legal stand-off on Edgewood Plaza is another reason why ‘planned community’ zone shouldn’t exist hat a mess. A carefully negotiated deal, made in 2012, Editorials, letters and opinions offered a developer the right to build 10 homes at Edge- Spectrum W wood Plaza on the condition that it maintain an operat- ing grocery store in perpetuity as the anchor tenant on the remain- housing shortages in surrounding ing commercial portion of the site. Stanford’s expansion communities, which has had rip- It was the type of deal that had been encouraged by Palo Alto’s Editor, Letters pling, damaging effects. zoning code through what is called a planned community (PC) As 40 year resident of College Palo Alto and the Menlo Park zone. In exchange for negotiated “community benefits,” the City Terrace and retired Palo Alto em- Volunteers have fought area already experience too many Council could grant a property owner more development rights ployee, I’m voicing my concern negative impacts of Stanford’s than would otherwise be permitted under the normal zoning, and, stinkwort over the massive growth — seem- growth. College Terrace is sur- in theory at least, residents of the city would benefit enough to Editor, ingly without end — on the Stan- rounded by an overgrowth of warrant the special exception and additional impacts. I was generally pleased to see ford University campus and sur- dense Stanford housing as well as Over the years, this PC zoning process has been repeatedly Sue Dremann’s story on stink- rounding community. When my an increasingly a large number of abused by developers who have managed to find a way to either wort. It is indeed an unpleasant father moved here, Stanford was a Stanford-owned homes in the Ter- negate or minimize the so-called public benefit, leaving them with and pervasive pest. However, the university mostly known in Cali- race that stand empty! a substantially more profitable development and the public short- picture of a field of stinkwort at fornia. It is now a big, successful Janette Herceg changed. Until the council finally decided in 2015 to stop, at least Rancho San Antonio was surpris- business with an internationally Williams Street, Palo Alto temporarily, doing PC agreements, they were the preferred ap- ing, not to say distressing. known “brand.” proach by most developers and infuriated residents, who saw them Several volunteers, not to men- Stanford is not what it was. It as harmful, lopsided deals. tion Midpeninsula Regional Open has become a mega-developer Space staff, have in fact done an with tentacles all over the town Need new, not recycled There were never any independent economic analyses to quan- mayor tify the financial benefits to the developer of these arrangements excellent job at removing stink- and the region. It is more like an Editor, and ensure they were appropriately shared with the city, nor was wort at Rancho San Antonio. I octopus than a university. The I use to work for a Palo Alto there any policy about what the public benefits should be to war- have never seen the area in the academic part of the university is newspaper but have never written rant these zoning exceptions. Each case was negotiated between the photo, so I can only assume it is not promoting the unlimited greed a letter to the editor, but for some developer and city staff, as happened with the Sand Hill Property hidden somewhere off out of the and development that has taken it reason when I saw we had a new Company for the property at Edgewood Plaza, located on Embar- way. I can assure you that I, or any over. Have you driven around the mayor I had to laugh because I cadero Road just west of the freeway. of half a dozen other volunteers, campus lately? It is unrecogniz- thought it should have said we have The city thought it had secured a sure-fire and popular commu- would have attacked it ruthlessly able since the money makers, the a recycled mayor. nity benefit: the return of a neighborhood grocery store. Sand Hill had we known about it. expansionists, have taken it over. When are the voters in Palo guaranteed it would maintain a grocery store as a condition for be- Had you been watching Mid- Only the name remains the same. Alto going to stop settling for the ing granted the additional development rights, or so it was thought. peninsula preserves over the Just try to ride or walk through same people over and over! We Sand Hill landed The Fresh Market as a tenant and all seemed course of the last year or two, Escondido Village, the growth there need a change to get this town copacetic — until the grocery chain suddenly decided to pull out of you would have seen dramatic is huge! Residents on Williams going in the right direction: new Palo Alto in March 2015, less than two years after opening, leaving improvement in stinkwort re- Street daily feel the parking impact ideas, fresh ideas. the 21,000-square-foot empty again. The Fresh Market apparently duction. It is a continuing effort, as Stanford students park their cars Just as a side comment, I did not continued paying rent to Sand Hill, as obligated under its lease. but stinkwort is by no means for days, weeks ... walking or pull- want parking stickers and have not Sand Hill has been so opaque about its dealings and agreement out of control in Midpeninsula ing a bike out of the car and riding gotten one because I still would with The Fresh Market that it is unknown if it sought to buy out preserves. to campus, as there is no long-term not be able to park on our street, the lease, was holding The Fresh Market to the terms of the lease Dave Hood affordable parking available. College Avenue. We recently had to put the burden on it to find a new grocery tenant, or if the lease Fife Avenue, Palo Alto I also believe the environmen- one car with a sticker parked in agreement contained provisions covering the closure of the market. tal-impact report needs to provide front of our house for four weeks, But as the space stood empty and neighborhood resentment alternative housing for everyone Bikes at risk under never moved. mounted, in October 2015 the city began imposing $500 a day who will be supporting incremen- Donna Bliss fines on Sand Hill for violating the development agreement, later Caltrain plan tal developments and address the College Avenue, Palo Alto increasing them to $5,000 a day. Sand Hill eventually stopped Editor, existing externalizing of Stanford’s paying and challenged the city’s right to levy the fines. An ad- As a San Francisco resident ministrative law judge ruled in favor of the city in April, but Sand who commutes to Palo Alto via WHAT DO YOU THINK? Hill then filed suit in Superior Court, and on Dec. 15, just as a new bike on Caltrain, I want to express grocery operator was opening “The Market at Edgewood,” Judge my concern that the proposed The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage Peter Kirwan ruled the city improperly imposed the fines because electrified car layout may en- or on issues of local interest. the wording in the development agreement with Sand Hill wasn’t courage bike theft. To maximize clear enough that it required the developer to ensure the continued space for bikes, Caltrain bike operation of a grocery store rather than simply that the use be cars require bikes to be stacked Has the dog flu affected restricted to a grocery store. against each other and unlocked, your family? On Monday, in closed session, the City Council voted 7-2, with allowing riders to board and dis- Mayor Liz Kniss and Councilman Greg Tanaka dissenting, to appeal embark at will. Thus it is essential that car layouts include seats — the ruling to the state Court of Appeals. It also rejected a settlement Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. offer by Sand Hill that would have reduced the fines to a fraction and enough seats — from which Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your cyclists can monitor their bikes. name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. of what the city has levied. The total amount at stake is more than We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, $1 million. This issue is dear to me because I was the victim of a bike theft on libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be Whether the city is likely to prevail on appeal is impossible to accepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a know, but one can assume that the council was advised in closed Caltrain last year on an occasion granting of permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also session by its attorneys it had a strong case and that filing an appeal where there were not enough open publish it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. seats in the bike car. While other For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Editorial Assistant would put pressure on Sand Hill to settle. Christine Lee at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. While we have strongly opposed the use of planned community measures like surveillance cam- zoning because of how it distorts the zoning and lacks transpar- eras may act as a mild deterrent ency, we support the council’s appeal of Kirwan’s decision. We and forensic tool, they are no sub- have no sympathy for Sand Hill Property, which made a calculated stitute for guarding one’s property business decision to risk having to pay fines if it could not maintain personally. a grocery tenant. It freely concluded that obtaining permission I also want to encourage Cal- to build the houses on the site was so valuable that it was worth train to ensure that all future car possible problems of sustaining a grocer in the space. If it didn’t layouts hold 96 bikes per train. negotiate protective language in its lease with The Fresh Market, Any number less than this is in- that’s not the city’s problem. sufficient to keep up with future Sand Hill is an active developer in the region and will undoubt- demand, especially as cultural edly be seeking approvals of future projects in Palo Alto. It would and environmental changes make be smart for the company to settle this dispute at a price that pro- biking a more attractive option vides substantial compensation to the city for Sand Hill’s failure for the Bay Area’s rapidly grow- to meet its commitment under the development agreement, and at ing population. Ted Lechterman a price that makes it easy for the city to drop its appeal. Q 25th Street, San Francisco Page 12 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Check out Town Square! Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly at PaloAltoOnline.com/square. Post your own comments, ask questions or just stay up on what people are talking about around town! Guest Opinion Of house and home — Palo Alto style by Evelyn Preston f course, it that screams “major construction.” After a groups have sunk into vocal villains or flight ending in the middle of the dining had to be. few days’ sightings of an emptying garage soared to “save our neighborhood” status. room table and lowered the landings so O We were each time I went by, a driveway storage pod They champion the low-rise character and much that to this day I crouch like Qua- overdue. Progress joined the fence and silently announced a tract-home aesthetic, and they adamantly simodo every time I do the laundry. and change had proposed large add-on. resist the maxi-mansion mania of the new Daily, it seems, our endearing but en- finally penetrated “Seven hundred feet, but only in front, Silicon Valley. dangered Crackerbox Corners slides my small, dual- according to Zillow,” my daughter report- In the late ’70s, our own no-big-deal from that 1970s semi-remodel into super- named corner of ed. “I’m not sure about the back.” aim was to move our two sons from their restructuring. Another small property Palo Alto. For In my neck of the “woods” (plus stuc- closet-sized bedroom with its locker-room nearby sports our street’s very first depth- more than half a co), residents of these aging Eichler spin- miasma to an upstairs space. defying basement. We all marveled that century our wide offs (originally slapped up for returning “Not a master suite?” queried our more the huge, lethal-looking shovel somehow street remained World War II vets) have created the leg- modern friends. managed to fit on the lot. cul-de-sac quiet, end over the last 50 years that our one- “We were actually thinking about brick- Yes, most of us did think things would enjoyed by bicyclists, school kids and sev- story, flat-roofed, window-walled, Frank ing the kids in if we could,” we shot back, stay pretty much the same forever. We were eral disappointed short-cut seekers. Lloyd Wright wannabe’s constitute “his- “but that’s probably against the law, so a once the young newlyweds on the street, Until now. As home prices climb out of tory” and are worthy of preservation akin mini-attic’s the best we could do.” embarking on careers and families in a uni- sight while inventory goes to zero, non-de- to the Old North Church or Monticello. We planned a partial second floor with versity-oriented area. We could have it all, script neighborhoods citywide undergo a And as “Our Town” now debates back- minimal square footage that neither im- two or three kids and an easily affordable reverse renaissance. From modest updates yard granny units and sky-rise apartment pacted the next door neighbors nor re- mortgage. Add block parties and walking- every few years, recent swift teardowns complexes, I sadly recall the crafty activ- stricted their views. At the mandated distance schools. The Middle Class Ameri- and huge build-outs signal the inevitable ist who lived a block away 40 years ago planning commission hearing, several can Dream lived — right on my block. and inescapable dislocation to come. and initiated the grassroots putsch that nearby homeowners attended and agreed Whatever happens next, turrets or tents, First, it was a corner house that sold and ultimately squashed any unsuspecting, that our add-up was welcome, unobtrusive better get used to it. With a burgeoning got a total style makeover. The home was upwardly mobile homeowner in the area. and wouldn’t block anyone’s panorama of population and growing gridlock, we’ll quickly sold again and the new construc- Although over so much time, a few ersatz power poles. They also decided it was def- happily opt to stay home more. And as the tion completely gutted and expanded with villas and hodge-podge fixes have person- initely a plus for property values. entire area moves from family affordable little leftover land on its smallish lot. We alized my street, to date, I enjoy the only The proposed three-month building to financially stratospheric, the cost of a watched, wondered, then shrugged and second-story on the block. timeline stretched out to a year as the soon- single-family home may prove to be the mostly approved. Upgrades and young Yes, at this point I must confess that I to-be-parodied Palo Alto Process kicked only thing upwardly mobile, especially if families are good for home prices and am the small-potatoes traitor who inspired in. Outdated but entrenched rules killed neighborhood bans on full second stories great for school taxes. the current avidly pro or rabidly anti our pleasing upper-level plan for wood hold fast for a long, long time to come. Q Soon after, however, an ominous look- “neighborhood overlay,” the injunction beams designed to match the existing ar- Evelyn Preston is a former Palo Alto ing fence went up three houses down from against building up. Whether a few hous- chitecture. The city inspector straightened teacher and a 25-year investment adviser mine — that tall, green mesh surround es or a few streets, these no-second-story the lovely spiral staircase, suggested a who now writes. Streetwise Would you change anything about downtown Palo Alto? Asked on University Avenue in Palo Alto. Question, interviews and photographs by Sarah Klearman. Sabine Wiemmer Kelsey Kienitz Diogo Delgado Karen White Kendall Schroepfer Executive Assistant Cashier Software Engineer Retired Engineer Benton Street, Santa Clara Helen Court, Palo Alto Wildwood Lane, Palo Alto Ramona Street, Palo Alto Park Court, Santa Clara “Parking. ... That’s something I would “I’d want free, unlimited parking.” “More housing would be amazing “I would add more upscale “I can’t think of anything off the top have to say I’d change right now.” — or mix first-floor retail and put restaurants, and more shopping, of my head. It’s a great place to be.” housing on top.” more shoe stores — and fewer tech businesses.” www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 13 Robert Berka Baby Books Transitions Bob Berka died in Portola Peter Taber Valley at The Sequoia Skilled Family Photo Books Peter Taber, longtime co-owner Nursing Facility of aspiration of Hobee’s California Restau- pneumonia on September 29, Family Trees rants and former Palo Alto resi- 2017. He was born on July dent, died in his Los Altos home Let us help you gather up your photos and on Jan. 30 after a yearlong battle 15, 1927 in San Francisco, assemble them into a beautifully designed with melanoma. He was 63. but lived most of his early life and professionally bound book that preserves He died sur- in Lodi, then in Santa Rosa your family memories, both old and new. rounded by his where he graduated from high husband of 28 school. Genealogy | Elder Interviews years, Edward In June 1945 he enlisted Fike, and their Dion Desktop Publications Jack Russell in the navy and was sent (408) 396-0026 • [email protected] terrier, Sydney. to Guam where he edited Born on Jan. the base newspaper. After his discharge, he enrolled at www.diondesktop.com 12, 1955 in Ho- Stanford, majored in journalism and met his wife, Paula nolulu, Hawaii Minard. They were married in 1951. to Paul and Mary Taber, he spent his childhood and teenage years Bob’s first job was editor of Western Advertising learning about the restaurant in- Magazine in San Francisco. Then he commuted from dustry from his father, who owned Palo Alto to Oakland to work in Safeway’s market Jean Lane several Waikiki restaurants, such research department. For the remainder of his working as the Green Turtle and Hofbrau. Although he relocated to the Bay years, he owned Merchandising Systems, Inc., a company A celebration of life for Jean Lane manufacturing store fixtures. Area in his late teens, he visited Hawaii frequently. He and his wife and their two young children moved to (March 28, 1930 - November 18, 2017) will be After graduating from Burl- Los Altos where Paula and Bob remained for thirty years. held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11 am at ingame High School, he studied He joined the Rotary Club, and in the late 1980’s worked music composition at the Berk- on the club’s Aids Project, which resulted in a film, sent Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, lee College of Music in Boston for two years. After his father to Rotarians throughout the world, educating people about Portola Valley, CA. There will be additional the disease and helping those who were suffering from aids. founded Hobee’s Restaurant in 1974, however, he realized his Among the many other causes he supported were: parking available at Christ Church, 815 Portola true passion was in food and Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace, Zero Road, Portola Valley, CA. A reception will hospitality and joined the family Population Growth, The California Native Plant Society, business. He served as president Planning and Conservation League, California State Parks immediately follow the service at the Portola of the company for two decades Association and Yosemite Natural History Association. and grew Hobee’s from one small Valley Town Center. restaurant to 13 company-owned An enthusiastic hiker and backpacker, Bob trekked for PAID OBITUARY and franchised locations. He also miles in the Yosemite high country and climbed Mount formulated some of Hobee’s sig- Whitney and Mount Lassen. In 1995 he, his wife and a nature dishes, such as the blue- small group of old friends hiked for three weeks in the berry coffeecake. Swiss Alps. After retirement he and Paula toured the major Faith Terry Witte At a Thanksgiving dinner countries in Europe where they occasionally became lost in 1989, he met Fike, who was October 10, 1957 – January 15, 2018 studying at Santa Clara Univer- walking big city streets and out in the countryside. They sity, and the two immediately also travelled to Caribbean islands and to Peru where Bob Faith Terry Witte passed away January shared an “intense, wonderful” climbed Machu Picchu. In Brazil they walked miles on 15, 2018, from complications of a stroke. connection, Fike recalled this beaches and over streets in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. She leaves her husband, Steve Witte, week. They met for dinner the Several years after they moved to Menlo Park in 1989, Bob children Keegan Witte (Camy) and following night and got mar- transferred from the Los Altos to the Rotary Club of Menlo Brittany Neal (Brent), sisters Celeste ried on Dec. 25, 2013 in Hawaii. Taber often referred to this day Park and coordinated a student exchange program with a Johnson, and Colette Bettencourt (Mark), and grandchildren Carrigan (7), Kedrick as the “happiest day of his life.” sister club in Japan. He visited the club in Kashihara and The couple went on many trips also travelled to Kyoto to see the famous historical gardens. (5), and Alika (2). around the world and cultivated Faith Terry Heckler was born October Other post-retirement activities included working as a many lasting friendships. 10, 1957 in Camden, New Jersey. The garden volunteer, later as a docent at Filoli. At home he After his retirement from family moved to California around 1960, Hobee’s, he pursued his creative planted a vegetable garden and experimented doing what settling in the Greenmeadow neighborhood. Faith attended Ohlones work through landscape design he called “frugal gardening” using cuttings and seeds when Elementary, Wilbur Junior High, and Cubberley and Gunn High and watercolor painting. He won plants went dormant. He also enjoyed jazz and symphony Schools, graduating in 1975. several commendations for his concerts, opera, plays in Ashland. Not only an avid reader, Faith and her future husband, Steve Witte, crossed paths throughout paintings and volunteered with but a writer, he wrote a biography of Luther Burbank, their school years. Finally at age 17, Steve asked Faith out while walking the Santa Clara Valley Water- returning periodically to Santa Rosa to do research in the her home from the Greenmeadow pool, launching a long and happy color Society. Throughout his life together. They were married on December 15, 1979, and welcomed life, he also donated more than Burbank archives. He wrote the last draft several months $100,000 in food and gift cer- before his death. the births of their two children, Keegan Craig, on February 28, 1983, tificates through Hobee’s com- Bob will always be remembered as a man who was and Brittany Aspen on August 5, 1985. Faith and Steve raised their munity donations program to lo- devoted to his family and loyal to his friends. In addition children in San Jose, but eventually returned to Greenmeadow. cal nonprofits and served on the Faith’s career in banking encompassed a broad range of positions: to his wife, he is survived by his son, Chris Berka and his board of Palo Alto Chamber of she started as a teller and worked her way up, serving as Merchant wife, Rebecca Akers, of Portola Valley; his daughter, Alison Commerce for seven years. He Vault Manager at Bank of America, Manager of New Accounts at also volunteered with Narcotics Berka, and her husband Michael Abraham of Tiburon; his Eureka Bank, and a branch manager in several locations for both Anonymous as he battled and grandchildren: Caitlin, Haley and Kyle Berka; Max, Rachel Citibank and Union Bank. overcame addiction in his own and Sam Abrahams. He was predeceased by his brother, Faith loved sailing, camping, backpacking, gardening, cooking, life. He regularly aided and men- Donald. and interior design. Nothing gave Faith greater joy than time spent tored those who struggle with A private celebration of Bob’s life has been held in a with family and friends. Faith radiated pride in her children and drug addiction. delight in her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by so many He is also survived by his sister, state park where he lies covered by colorful autumn leaves, Connie Taber Durant of Hono- where he senses the gentle rains of winter filter through whose lives she touched. lulu, Hawaii; niece, Alex Fuentes redwoods, where he will feel shafts of summer sunlight A Gathering in Remembrance of Faith will be held at 2:00pm of Pearl City, Hawaii. A private warm the earth he loved, and where he waits for the eternal on February 18, 2018 at the Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo service will be held, with details cycle again. Alto. Please consider a charitable donation in Faith’s honor or a forthcoming. Memorial contribu- contribution to a legacy fund for the benefit of her grandchildren: tions can be made to Cancer Com- PAID OBITUARY https://www.gofundme.com/faithwitte mons at 5050 El Camino Real PAID OBITUARY Suite 215, Los Altos, CA 94022. Q Page 14 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com THE CITY IS PALO ALTO THECover LEADER page to IS ALAINcome PINEL APR.COM | PALO ALTO 578 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 650.323.1111 Volume shown in millions of dollars. Source: TrendGraphix, January 1 through December 31, 2017. Displaying the top 5 brokerages in Palo Alto based on closed sales volume. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 15 APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD COMING SOON Pam Page 650.400.5061 [email protected] Derk Brill 650.543.1117 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $12,200,000 [email protected] Breathtaking Birge Clark estate property in Crescent Sold with 2 all cash offers! Unique 20,000+/- sq.ft. Nadr Essabhoy Park featuring a totally restored residence on an ex- lot in Old Palo Alto with 4 charming 2/1 bungalows, 650.248.5898 pansive 24k SF parcel. www.CrescentParkEstate.com detached garage and yard. [email protected] Grace C. Wu Stefan Walker 650.208.3668 PALO ALTO $9,000,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS $7,995,000 650.209.1516 [email protected] [email protected] High ceilings, Bay and hill views. Contemporary, open Stunning European villa, sweeping Valley & Bay views. floor plan with 7bd, 9ba plus office and au pair suite. Resort-inspired grounds take full advantage of the Elevator, 9478sf of living area, 3 car garage. gorgeous setting. COMING SOON COMING SOON Derk Brill Derk Brill 650.543.1117 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE 650.543.1117 [email protected] [email protected] Private and serene 6BR/6.5BA situated on one of the Build your dream home! Outstanding 15.5k sf parcel largest parcels in the City. 7,500sf+ of living space in Crescent Park. Existing 3BR/2Ba home with rental overlooks Palo Alto Hills. Minutes to freeways. income, out of the flood zone. A rare find! SOLD SOLD Sherry Bucolo Lynn Wilson 650.207.9909 PALO ALTO $7,950,000 PORTOLA VALLEY $6,598,000 Roberts [email protected] Sold in 8 days! Captivating circa 1915 Craftsman 5 Bedroom/4.5 Bathrroms. Beautiful home in desirable 650.255.6987 style home in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Spectacular Portola Valley. Spectacularly renovated, extremely lwr@ 13,500+/- sf lot with English gardens. private, with awe-inspiring views. wilsonroberts.com Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 Page 16 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD John Forsyth James 650.218.4337 [email protected] Ling Lau 650.269.6809 LOS ALTOS HILLS $6,295,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS $5,995,750 [email protected] Exquisite custom built home with resort-like grounds New construction just blocks to Downtown Los Altos. Dana van Hulsen & sweeping Bay views. A truly enchanting Silicon Gardner Bullis Elementary. 5 BD, 5.5BA; ~ 4,289 SqFt, 650.248.3950 Valley retreat. Represented buyers. theatre w/ 12 foot screen. [email protected] COMING SOON COMING SOON Greg Celotti 650.740.1580 [email protected] Grace C. Wu 650.208.3668 PALO ALTO $5,988,000 ATHERTON $5,988,000 [email protected] Quality built newer custom home spacious and Beautifully remodeled 5bd, 3.5 ba with 4,795 sf on Candi Athens light-filled interior. Nearly 4900 sf, 7bd, 5.5ba, large a quiet, tree lined street in prime West Atherton 650.504.2824 entertainment, peaceful backyard. neighborhood. [email protected] SOLD COMING SOON Supriya Gavande Christy Giuliacci 650.556.3890 650.380.5989 [email protected] [email protected] PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $5,500,000 Dana van Hulsen Community Center / Downtown area Oasis. Elegant Style & elegance in desirable Community Center! Sherry Bucolo 650.248.3950 home, pool house, pool and beautiful mature garden Spacious 6 bd/5 ba floor plan features high ceilings, 650.207.9909 [email protected] on rarely available 10,000 sf lot. Represented buyer. hardwood floors & designer fixtures. [email protected] SOLD SOLD Samia Cullen Lynn Wilson 650.384.5392 PALO ALTO $4,895,000 PALO ALTO $4,800,000 Roberts [email protected] Style and innate charm define this craftsman style 4 Bedroom/3.5 Bathrooms. Enchanting Midtown 650.255.6987 home. Elegance and modern flair throughout the 5 home on oversized lot. Completely renovated by lwr@ bedrooms and 4.5 baths home. celebrated designed, Karen Salveson. wilsonroberts.com Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 17 APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD SOLD Arti Miglani 650.804.6942 [email protected] Umang PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $4,500,000 Sanchorawala Leika Kejriwal Desirable Leland Manor Home situated on a 9600 sq Charming Tudor on Christmas Tree Lane one of the 650.960.5363 650.218.5345 ft lot with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage. most coveted streets in PA. 4 Beds, an office, & 3 [email protected] [email protected] Baths, 2,467 sf, 7,500 sf lot. Represented buyer. SOLD COMING SOON Derk Brill 650.543.1117 [email protected] Jenny Teng PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $4,155,000 650.245.4490 [email protected] Carol Li Newly constructed 5BR/4.5BA Mediterranean on a Completely updated charming Country English home. 650.281.8368 spacious 8,256 lot, with additional detached living Five bedrooms including 1 guest bedroom downstairs. [email protected] space in an outstanding Midtown/South PA location. Convenient location close to schools, parks and shops. SOLD SOLD Arti Miglani 650.804.6942 [email protected] Michael PALO ALTO $3,950,000 MENLO PARK $3,850,000 Johnston Leika Kejriwal Generated 7 all cash offers and sold in 3 days for the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence, approx. 3,040 sf 650.533.5102 650.218.5345 highest price per square foot in Green Gables in 2017! interior, 10,825 sf lot. Great room opens to back yard. [email protected] [email protected] Formal living and dining rooms. SOLD John Forsyth James 650.218.4337 [email protected] Angie Galatolo 650.704.8168 LOS ALTOS $3,825,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS $3,798,000 [email protected] Create Your Dream Home Here! Outstanding Gorgeous conceptual design for a 6BD/6.5BA home Lynn Wilson Roberts opportunity to remodel or build, more than 1/2 acre with total of 10,576 SqFt including garage. Lot size 1.2 650.288.6987 situated in a private setting with amazing Bay views. acre (52,335 SqFt); PA schools. [email protected] Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 Page 18 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD COMING SOON Pamela Jane Wei Rummage Culp WOODSIDE $3,700,000 PALO ALTO $3,690,000 650.283.3953 [email protected] 415.640.3293 Located in the Woodside Glens, nestled in a woodsy Green Acres house in a ~9478 sqft lot 4 br/3 ba~1957 [email protected] setting this 4 Br 3.5 baths. sqft living space. Top schools, convenient, quiet and private. COMING SOON COMING SOON Erika Ameri Alan Dunckel 650.269.8211 LOS ALTOS CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $3,500,000 650.400.0327 [email protected] [email protected] This lovely and well-maintained 5bd/3ba home enjoys Currently a 6bd, 2.5ba home on a 7500 sf lot. Amazing an excellent floor plan with abundant amenities Downtown/Crescent Park location. Ready to build situated at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac. your dream home. Will be on the market in mid-March. COMING SOON Alan Dunckel Erika Ameri 650.400.0327 PALO ALTO $3,500,000 PALO ALTO $3,495,000 650.269.8211 [email protected] [email protected] This is the lot adjacent to 846 Lytton Avenue. 7500 sf, Fantastic opportunity to purchase this well maintained currently has a 4 car garage with no home on it. Can be home in the highly desirable Green Acres neighborhood. sold together with home or separate. Great opportunity. Move in and enjoy your own new dream home! SOLD SOLD Arti Miglani 650.804.6942 [email protected] Ray Hogue LOS ALTOS $3,450,000 REDWOOD CITY $3,498,000 650.964.3722 [email protected] Leika Kejriwal North Los Altos, Updated home on a court location One-of-a-kind Mediterranean estate. Beautiful 650.218.5345 with an oversized lot, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 4bd and 5 ba; gourmet kitchen, outdoor cooking & [email protected] car garage. entertaining area; Two 2 car garages + large workshop. Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 19 APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD SOLD Desiree Docktor Barbara 650.291.8487 PALO ALTO $3,250,000 LOS ALTOS $3,050,000 Williams [email protected] Wonderful home located in desirable Midtown This inviting home balances classic details with many 650.814.0741 neighborhood. Spacious home features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 updates for a setting that is move-in ready or an [email protected] bathrooms and 2 car garage. Excellent Palo Alto schools. excellent foundation for your own vision. SOLD COMING SOON Denise Simons Derk Brill 650.269.0210 PALO ALTO $3,025,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE 650.543.1117 [email protected] [email protected] Beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath Eichler, Excellent cul-da-sac location in Green Gables features with walls of windows, radiant heated floors, a 1,879sf 3BR/2BA Eichler home on an expansive skylights and an open floor plan. Sold w/ multiple offers. 8,976sf lot. Close to schools and shopping. SOLD COMING SOON Supriya Gavande 650.556.3890 [email protected] Shelly Roberson 650.464.3797 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $3,000,000 [email protected] Coming soon in north Palo Alto, updated 3 bedrooms Gorgeous Palo Alto modern contemporary home Dana van Hulsen and 2 baths, with top rated school. in a tranquil and private setting close to Midtown 650.248.3950 shopping. Sold with multiple offers. [email protected] SOLD Erika Ameri Pamela 650.269.8211 PALO ALTO $2,998,000 PORTOLA VALLEY $2,995,000 Rummage Culp [email protected] Very charming 3bd/2.5ba College Terrace home sold New listing located in a lovely wooded setting with 415.640.3293 over asking w/multiple offers due to my negotiating stunning Bay views from the living areas. 4 bedrooms, [email protected] skills. Call me today if you want the same! 2.5 baths make this a versatile home. Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 Page 20 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com APR WINTER CAMPAIGN SOLD SOLD Charles Jacob Supriya 650.546.1360 MENLO PARK $2,950,000 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE Gavande [email protected] Updated 3bd/2.5ba with a lovely kitchen, master suite, A Midtown masterpiece! Artful blend of modern and 650.556.3890 and private garden. Perfect location near Stanford, traditional features. Represented buyer sold with [email protected] shops and commute routes. Represented buyers. multiple offers. Call for more details. SOLD COMING SOON Supriya Gavande 650.556.3890 [email protected] Sophie Tsang 650.687.7388 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE LOS ALTOS CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] Ideal location in midtown. Walking distance to Mitchell Elegant picture perfect home in an excellent North Dana van Hulsen Park library. Lovingly maintained 4 bedroom home. Los Altos location, close to the Village and Downtown. 650.248.3950 Ease and comfort with a dash of uniqueness. Represented buyer. [email protected] SOLD SOLD Charlene Chang 650-543-1108 [email protected] Andrea Schultz 650.575.3632 PALO ALTO $2,705,000 MENLO PARK $2,600,000 [email protected] Charming home in desirable Green Gables neighbor- Expanded and updated 3 BR home in prime Willows Harry Chang hood. 4bd, 2ba, with gourmet kitchen. Beautifully location. Spacious chef’s kitchen and open floor plan 650-543-1061 updated. Private park-like backyard. are ideal for entertaining. Bonus 4th room. [email protected] COMING SOON Janie Barman 650.759.1182. [email protected] Derk Brill 650.543.1117 PALO ALTO $2,498,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS CALL FOR PRICE [email protected] Affordable elegance in Old Palo Alto! Updated Gaze at the western hills through the trees from this John Barman 3BR/2BA home features vaulted ceilings and open stylish contemporary home on 1 acre on a secluded 650.380.8440 floorplan in a private and secure location. cul-de-sac. [email protected] Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 21 APR WINTER CAMPAIGN COMING SOON Andrea Schultz Shari Ornstein 650.575.3632 LOS ALTOS $2,395,000 STANFORD CALL FOR PRICE 650.814.6682 [email protected] [email protected] Urban living at its finest. Built in 2015, 2bd, 2ba plus an Available to Stanford Eligible Only! 4 bd /2ba, one office/ bonus room. High end finishes and attention to level home with family room on lovely large lot in cul- detail. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Los Altos. de sac. SOLD SOLD Michele Harkov 650.773.1332 [email protected] Isabelle Cole 650.814.0360 MENLO PARK $2,350,000 REDWOOD CITY $2,299,000 [email protected] Only 8 days on the market! Beautiful three-bedroom, Sought after Emerald Hills home showcasing Liz Rhodes two-bath, updated home in the Willows sold over the 4bd/3.5ba 3600 sq ft interior living space and 7140 650.722.3000 asking price with multiple offers. sq ft lot. [email protected] SOLD Pamela Supriya Rummage Culp SAN JOSE $2,288,888 PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE Gavande 415.640.3293 Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Tudor-Style home, Wonderful Green Gables home in ideal community 650.556.3890 [email protected] located just away from shopping and dining on location. Represented buyer. 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APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 Page 22 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com APR WINTER CAMPAIGN COMING SOON COMING SOON Greg Celotti Catherine Shen 650.740.1580 FOSTER CITY CALL FOR PRICE SAN JOSE CALL FOR PRICE 650.862.5268 [email protected] [email protected] Spacious 4 bed, 2 ba single level home with 1,950 sf Beautiful 4 beds 2 1/2 bath home in Almaden Valley. on a 6,650 sf lot and excellent schools. 2825sf living space on a large 8700sf lot. Lots of upgrades. Great life style. SOLD COMING SOON Greg Celotti Ted Paulin 650.740.1580 SAN MATEO CALL FOR PRICE PALO ALTO $1,350,000 650.766.6325 [email protected] [email protected] Gorgeous 3 bed, 2 ba home on a quiet street, great Beautifully Renovated Barron Park Condo with neighborhood and walking distance to a park. attached garage and private yard. Represented buyer. 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Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. APR.COM Palo Alto 650.323.1111 | Los Altos 650.941.1111 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 23 Rising costs create high anxiety over Palo Alto’s infrastructure plans by Gennady Sheyner photos by Veronica Weber A construction worker carries lumber inside Avenidas, the senior-services nonprofit at 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto, which is undergoing renovation. With In a fix construction booming throughout the Bay Area, labor is scarce. roundbreaking ceremonies shovels pierced the soil, City Man- break ground on the 636-space council members debated ways to features, including an insectarium, typically precede con- ager James Keene acknowledged California Avenue area garage, improve the site, whether by add- a butterfly exhibit, a touch tide Gstruction, but by the time that the city’s production had been which will replace a city-owned ing picnic amenities or restoring pool tank and — most notably — a Palo Alto City Council members scooped by actual work. parking lot at 350 Sherman Ave. the riparian habitat in Buckeye “Tree House” feature, which is in- and staff lined up in front of the “This is nothing more than a In January 2019, construction Creek, which flows through the tended to offer visitors a two-story Rinconada Fire Station on Tuesday false Hollywood-set façade right is set to begin on the U.S. High- parcel. Now, given a lack of fund- zoo experience and allow them to morning, half the building had al- now because the whole back of the way 101 bridge, a project that city ing, staff is recommending open- “explore the tree canopy and have ready been reduced to rubble. building has already been demol- leaders hope to see completed by ing the undeveloped site as is, with up-close encounters with the birds Not that anyone was complain- ished,” Keene told the assembled the middle of 2020. That spring, no amenities. and animals that live there,” ac- ing. Though demolition of the 1948 crowd. “Let’s keep the sched- construction of the new downtown Even a major Palo Alto Junior cording to a Community Services fire station was scheduled for the ule and get it on time and under garage on a parking lot at Ham- Museum and Zoo renovation — Department report. These features following day, the sunny weather budget.” ilton Avenue and Waverley Street were removed from the renovation was too good to pass up, and city For Palo Alto’s council, which is scheduled to start. Later in the design in 2016, when the project officials were eager to get the proj- has named “infrastructure” one year, crews will launch the next ‘We want to fast-track was scaled back because of rising ect started. Everyone understood of its official priorities for the past phase of improvements at the Bay- costs. that when it comes to construction, five years (and may do so again at lands’ Byxbee Park, which include construction. The city and the Friends group time is literally money. its retreat on Saturday), the Rinco- a “network of white oyster shell- are “seeking grants and looking Moments before the ceremonial nada groundbreaking was a critical lined trails with wooden viewing The escalation for fundraising opportunities” in milestone. Reconstruction of the platforms” and also break ground hopes of bringing the $1.2 million station is the first project of nine on replacing the Mitchell Park fire we’re seeing in the Tree House back in the next phase in the city’s infrastructure plan to station. market is extreme.’ of the zoo’s expansion. The council Why are make the leap from conception to Yet for all the big plans, the will consider on Feb. 5 a recom- construction. path forward isn’t exactly clear. —Matt Raschke, senior mendation from staff to withdraw costs rising? Others are expected to follow The construction climate around engineer, city of Palo Alto $2.3 million from the city’s in- in quick succession. According Silicon Valley continues to sizzle, frastructure reserve to help with Palo Alto faces to a Public Works Department driving up costs and straining the perhaps the city’s most popular near-term improvements, as well $56 million shortfall schedule, eight projects — includ- supply of available labor, two fac- infrastructure project to break as to direct staff to come up with a in building nine ing the new bike bridge over U.S. tors that have forced Palo Alto to ground this year — is facing bud- strategy for finding the city’s $3.9 Highway 101 and new parking ga- scale back its dreams. The 101 getary uncertainty. Despite a suc- million share of the project. infrastructure projects rages near California Avenue and bike bridge, initially envisioned cessful $25 million fundraising The degree to which costs have on Hamilton Avenue — will head as “iconic,” is now just a bridge. drive by the nonprofit Friends of escalated is striking. The collec- Construction into construction either this year or Even after it was stripped of most the Junior Museum, the zoo proj- tive price tag has gone from $136.6 costs have spiked. in 2019. (Ironically, the only item bells and whistles, the project’s ect hinges in part on a $4 million million in 2014 to $235.8 million that is not eyed for construction $16-million price tag is well above contribution from the city, which today, according to Assistant Pub- Three projects’ until 2020 is the one deemed most the roughly $10 million the council is responsible for redesigning the lic Works Director Brad Eggleston. scopes have urgent: the public-safety building.) was eying in 2015, when it held a parking lot and creating a new Even with the local economy expanded. In the spring, Palo Alto will be- design competition for the project. bike path for the Rinconada Park humming along and tax revenues gin fresh upgrades to the Charles- A 7.7-acre piece of land next to attraction. And while the project on the rise, Palo Alto is facing a Design costs have ton/Arastradero Corridor; in the Foothills Park that the city cere- has enough funding to get started, $56 million funding gap for its top increased. summer it will launch the next moniously dedicated as “parkland” more money will be needed fur- nine infrastructure projects. The phase of the bike-boulevard plan; in 2012 will likely be opened to the ther down the line to furnish the California Avenue garage, which Source: City of Palo Alto and in the fall, the city plans to public this year. Two years ago, zoo with a variety of interactive in 2014 came with a $9.6 million Page 24 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Cover Story Traffic moves along Arastradero Road in Palo Alto, which will see additional The former International Telephone and Telegraph building still remains in the improvements under a city infrastructure plan. marshland at the Palo Alto Baylands, and the city is planning to restore it. price tag — now stands at a gaping April and cascade, block-by-block, the $2.3 million bid is within the need to be constructed as soon as personnel housed there have also $40.4 million. The public-safety down University and along Down- project’s budget.) possible — with the public-safety grown, and the role of these sta- building, once viewed as a $57 town North neighborhood streets Ed Shikada, the general man- building on top of the list. tions in emergency preparation and million project, is now expected to over the following 12 months. ager of City of Palo Alto Utilities Echoing prior studies, the infra- response has increased,” the report cost $91 million. Last August, the city went out to as well as assistant city manager, structure report called the existing states. The construction market isn’t the bid on what engineers estimated to said the low number of bids is a police headquarters at City Hall Some of the report’s recommen- only driver of these rising costs. be a $12.4 million project. Seven recurring problem. “unsafe and vulnerable” and rec- dations have fallen by the wayside. The council’s decision last year to firms attended the city’s pre-bid “We’ve tried to find ways of ommended the city move expedi- The council never formed a per- increase the size of the California meeting, according to a Utilities packaging contracts to maximize tiously ahead with a new public- manent Infrastructure Commis- Avenue garage (and to include two Department report; zero of them the number of bidders,” Shikada safety building — a structure that sion to monitor progress; nor did underground basements) inflated submitted bids. said. “It’s definitely an ongoing would house the Police Depart- it commit $6 million in annual the price tag by millions. So did With no takers, city officials issue.” ment, the city’s Office of Emer- funding for infrastructure repairs the city’s decision to build a public- reached out to all contractors gency Services, the Emergency or issue a bond to pay for the new safety building on a constrained who had participated in the pre- Operations Center (the city’s “situ- public-safety facilities. The com- Sherman Avenue parking lot, re- bid meeting to see if any of them Best-laid plans ation room” during disasters) and mission’s recommendation that the quiring two underground levels could get the job done. Only one alo Alto planted the seeds Fire Department administration. city upgrade its Municipal Servic- for operations. Yet the market is — Ranger Pipelines, Inc. — was for today’s infrastructure “Public safety should be a top es Center — a sprawling complex playing the biggest role, account- deemed capable of meeting the Pboom in 2010, when Silicon priority for any city but — in terms of vital utility and public works ing for a 58 percent escalation in city’s schedule and project re- Valley was still shaking off the of proper facilities — that priority functions on East Bayshore Road costs between 2012 and 2021 for quirements, the report states. Even dust from a global economic down- has for many years been danger- — also largely fell off the list. the police building, Eggleston told though the Ranger quote for the turn. That was the year the City ously deferred in Palo Alto,” the The commission’s report did, the council last week. Every month project was $16.4 million — well Council appointed a 17-member 2011 report states. however, spur action: The council of delay on the California Avenue beyond the city engineer’s estimate citizens committee and directed it The report also identified Fire upped its annual spending on street garage and public-safety building — city staff deemed it appropriate to identify the city’s most pressing Stations 3 and 4 as in urgent need repairs from $1.8 million in 2010 is adding about $350,000 to the and recommended the contract. needs, as well as possible funding of significant upgrades, the report to more than $5 million in subse- cost, Eggleston said. The high price, the report notes, sources. Known as the Infrastruc- found. Each is more than 50 years quent years (as a result, the city’s The $56 million funding gap, if can be “attributed to the booming ture Blue Ribbon Commission, the old, fails to meet earthquake codes street conditions are the best in the anything, greatly understates the construction industry in the San group met for about a year and in and is “increasingly inadequate as county). It also approved in 2014 problem. It does not take into ac- Francisco Bay Area where local 2011 released a report identifying engines have grown in size.” the infrastructure-projects plan count the many projects that the contractors have been unable to an infrastructure backlog of about “Demands for hazardous-mate- and proposed a hotel-tax increase council wants to pursue but that keep up and are more selective on $500 million. The group also high- rials processing, equipment stor- were not included on the 2014 project bids.” lighted high-priority items that age and safety conditions for the (continued on page 26) infrastructure list, including the Some members of the City renovation of Cubberley Commu- Council took issue with this pro- nity Center; an upgraded animal cess and the result it netted. On shelter; and the implementation of Monday night, Greg Tanaka and COSTS: INITIAL vs. CURRENT ESTIMATES the newly approved parks master Karen Holman both voted against Five of nine top infrastructure projects’ costs exceed the initial estimates* plan. All are currently unfunded the Ranger contract — a rare oc- and, with every passing month, the currence for a utility replacement challenge to make them happen is project. Both argued that the city 100 91 growing. can do better. 90 Furthermore, projects in the in- “I think we should go out and re- frastructure plan comprise just a bid this thing and make sure we get 80 small fraction of the city’s $600 more bidders, and get competitive 70 million capital-improvement pro- bidders,” Tanaka said, moments gram for the years 2018-2022 — before the council voted 7-2 to ap- 60 a voluminous list that includes prove the contract. 50 57 replacing water mains, burying There’s no guarantee that an- electricity wires in underground other round of bidding would draw 40 40.4 trenches, installing traffic signals more interest. Even some of the and dozens of other mostly thank- city’s routine projects are strug- 30 28.1 less municipal tasks. Here, too, the gling to attract bids these days. On dollars millions of In 20 Public-safety building 16.3 city is seeing costs spike to unex- Feb. 5, for example, the council is 14.6 garage pected heights. scheduled to approve a $2.3 mil- 10 pedestrian bridge 13 parking garage parking 10 10 California Avenue 9.6 Corridor improvements Corridor Consider Upgrade Downtown, lion contract to upgrade the electri- Charleston/Arastradero U.S. Highway 101 bike/ U.S. Highway 101 Palo Alto’s effort to replace cal and mechanical systems at the 0 parking Downtown 50-year-old water and gas mains Children’s Theatre in the Lucie Infrastructure project Stern Community Center. As part under University Avenue, install * Estimates for the remaining four projects — Bike/Pedestrian Plan of procurement process, it reached Initial estimate fiber conduits in an underground implementation, Fire Stations 3 and 4 replacements, and Byxbee Park out to 375 bidders; only two sub- Current estimate trench and implement an assort- improvements — are within $1 million of initial estimates. ment of street improvements. The mitted bids, according to a staff project is scheduled to kick off in report. (Fortunately for the city, Source: city of Palo Alto www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 25 Cover Story even should the construction mar- Infrastructure ket slow down and costs drop as (continued from page 25) a result of an economic downturn, so would the city’s resources. As to fund it — a measure that vot- the experience of 2009 shows, ers approved later that year. Some Palo Alto leaders don’t talk about of the items in the plan were con- “iconic” bridges or six-story park- sistent with infrastructure com- ing structures when they’re laying mission’s recommendations: the off 10 percent of City Hall’s work- public-safety building and the two force or putting popular services fire stations. Others were added to like animal services on the chop- sweeten the deal for voters on the ping block. hotel-tax measure: hence the new “If the bottom comes out of the garages, the Highway 101 over- economy, there will be tremendous pass, improvements to Byxbee pressure to spend those (infrastruc- Park and new bike boulevards. ture) funds on operating expenses, Eggleston told the council last on today’s needs,” Shikada said. week that at the time when the commission deliberated, the con- struction climate was coming off The need for speed of a slowdown, which made today’s alo Alto is a leader in many situation impossible to foresee. fields. Moving fast on public Faced with rising costs, city Pprojects isn’t one of them. leaders have opted to scale back The term “Palo Alto process” some projects, such as the bike Palo Alto City Council members Lydia Kou, far left, Mayor Liz Kniss, left, and Greg Scharff, far right, has become synonymous over bridge and the Junior Museum and stand with Fire Chief Eric Nickel, third from left, and fellow firefighters as they ceremoniously break the decades with bureaucratic en- Zoo. But for others, they’ve opted ground on the replacement fire station at Embarcadero and Newell roads. tanglements, endless revisions and to stick with the plan, higher price escalating costs. In the past, it’s tags notwithstanding. one basement level — a move that the bike bridge, such an option in additional annual revenue. been the bane of developers, archi- Last week, the council consid- would trim between $6 million does not exist, which means the In recent meetings, council tects and home renovators (in one ered a staff recommendation to and $8 million. But with business council will either have to “value members have repeatedly voiced notable 2010 case, a homeowner reduce the scope of the California owners and residents framing the engineer” these projects to re- discomfort at the rising costs but spent more than $500,000 on stud- Avenue area garage, which had recommendation as a “betrayal,” duce costs or draw funds from have largely endorsed staff’s ap- ies and permit fees before winning grown in order to satisfy demands the council voted 8-1, with Coun- the General Fund, which pays proach of trying to move as fast as the city’s approval to demolish and from area residents and merchants. cilman Adrian Fine dissenting, to for most basic city services aside possible, before the prices get even replace his one-story home in Pro- Originally envisioned as a struc- stick with the larger structure. from utilities. Occupancy taxes higher. fessorville.). Now the city increas- ture that would create 158 new In staying the course on the ga- from two Marriott hotels on San “In general, the experience ingly finds itself in the applicant’s spaces, the garage was revised last rage, the council figured it could Antonio Road, whose plans the shows that because you can’t time chair, the process is starting to year to also include two basement offset some of the additional city recently approved, should it, the best strategy is to push out cause heartburn at City Hall. levels, more than doubling the new costs with revenues from park- help. According to city staff, projects as quickly as possible,” The tension between Palo Alto’s parking spaces. Last week, Egg- ing permits. 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Board member Robert the nine projects could be allocated Gooyer said he felt like the board was “being bulldozed to make a decision today.” He also argued $149.8 million $56 million that the city’s engineers could Amount currently move ahead with most of their con- City’s shortfall budgeted for the projects struction documents while leaving some details “purposely vague.” Source: city of Palo Alto In the end, the board voted unani- mously to continue the review on March 1. — was palpable at the Jan. 18 construction. The escalation we’re “I know it’s difficult,” board meeting of the Architectural Re- seeing in the market is extreme.” Chair Wynne Furth told staff after ® view Board, which was reviewing The board had some quibbles the vote. “It’s a great project. Sorry The DeLeon Difference the new California Avenue garage. about the landscaping plan, the ga- we couldn’t give you everything The meeting got off to a good start. rage’s potential noise problems and you want.” 650.543.8500 After panning the preliminary de- — most notably — the proposed David Bower, who attended the sign at a prior review, board mem- stairway in the garage, which some meeting, was not amused. A City www.deleonrealty.com bers on Jan. 18 agreed that the members argued needed to be re- Hall veteran, Bower chairs the garage plan had come a long way. fined. Assistant Planning Director city’s Historic Resources Board Early in the hearing, board mem- Jonathan Lait said these concerns and knows a thing or two about 650.543.8500 | www.deleonrealty.com | DeLeon Realty CalBRE #01903224 bers lauded the project and two could be addressed by approving reviewing complex development members, Peter Baltay and Alex the project and adding conditions proposals. He also served on the Lew, said they could support it. that these items return at a later Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Com- City staff stressed the urgency of date for a subcommittee review. mission, where he was part of moving the project forward. “All things considered, from a subcommittee that explored “We want to break ground on staff perspective, we are very options for a new public-safety this in October,” Matt Raschke, se- mindful not only of the costs to building. After hearing the Jan. nior engineer at Public Works, told other applicants who have to go the board. “We want to fast-track through the process, but the city (continued on page 28) A region that’s booming Private and public construction projects compete for labor by Gennady Sheyner alo Alto’s big push on experiencing a cost inflation of the economic cycle, Russell said. infrastructure comes at a 5 percent. A company like Google, he said, Ptime of economic prosper- The escalation in cost is driven can cancel a project within a few ity, with sales-tax receipts on the by a confluence of large projects, months through an internal deci- rise and new hotels bringing with public and private, that have cre- sion. But public entities like the them the promise of growing tax ated a labor shortage, said Bill city of Palo Alto, the county of revenues in the years to come. Russell, pre-construction man- Santa Clara or the state of Cali- Yet when it comes to costs, the ager with Vance Brown Builders, fornia generally have a far lon- timing for the city could hardly a Palo Alto construction com- ger planning process, from the be worse. pany that in last year completed time they go out to sell bonds or Today, the Bay Area is boom- the new Palo Alto High School raise taxes to the time the project ing, with commercial construc- gym and is now working on the seeks bids. tion leading the way. According Junior Museum and Zoo renova- “There is more risk in the to the 2017 Silicon Valley Index, tion and the reconstruction of the public side that you’re going to produced by the nonprofit Joint nonprofit senior-services agency hit the wrong part of the cycle,” Venture Silicon Valley, the re- Avenidas on Bryant Street. Russell said. gion produced more than 5 mil- On the private-project side, As costs have gone up, the lion square feet of office space Russell said, are companies like imperative to “value engineer” in 2016, more than in any other Google and Apple adding or ex- projects has risen. Russell point- year since 2001. panding their campuses. On the ed to the substantial redesign Nationwide, construction public side are giant regional of the Junior Museum and Zoo costs have escalated by about projects such as the city and project, which was downsized 3.3 percent over the past year, county of San Francisco’s new from a two- to a one-story build- according to an index compiled wastewater treatment plant; the ing. That, Russell said, was a di- by Engineering News-Record, ongoing renovation of San Fran- rect response to the overall cost an industry publication. Lo- cisco Airport, where a new Unit- of the building. cally, the climate is consider- ed terminal is under construc- “If something the developer ably hotter. Over the past year, tion; and upgrades to BART. thought was going to cost $10 San Francisco has been among Add up all the demand, Rus- million now costs $15 million, the nation’s leaders in construc- sell said, and there’s just not they may choose not to move tion inflation, according to the enough labor to go around. forward or to wait until they have 2017 International Construc- “Generally, the labor side a tenant signed up, so a lot of tion Market Survey by the firm of construction is going to go our (construction) business gets Turner and Townsend. In 2016, wherever there’s work available,” more difficult because timing is San Francisco experienced cost Russell said. “I think you have a less certain.” inflation of 4.2 percent, second situation where both the public That’s not to say, however, that only to Seattle’s 5 percent (New and the private side are busy, and builders are complaining about York City was third, with 3.5 they’re probably reaching the the current market conditions. percent). The report’s forecast limit of what’s available.” “We would rather be in this showed San Francisco catching Public projects are particularly market than in 2008,” Russell up to Seattle in 2017, with each vulnerable to the fluctuations of said. Q www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 27 Cover Story Crews work to demolish the fire station at Embarcadero and Newell roads in Palo Alto this week. Replacing the station is a top infrastructure project for the city. the public-safety building (because Infrastructure the city plans to start constructing About the cover: Brandon (continued from page 27) the public-safety building once the Donchak, left, Mark Perez, right, and garage is built, to minimize park- fellow construction workers from 18 discussion, Bower told the ing loss, any delay to the former Granite Construction remove asphalt Weekly he was struck by the lack project necessarily delays the lat- at the corner of East Meadow and of urgency from the board, which ter). For that reason, she and other Ross Road, where a roundabout effectively ignored staff’s budget council members rejected a pro- will be installed as part of a traffic concerns and Lait’s recommenda- posal from Tanaka to revise the project for the city of Palo Alto. tion to move ahead. garage proposal to add mechanical Photo by Veronica Weber. “How can a board ignore lifts. Such a move, she said, would $200,000 to $700,000 in added add months to the architectural re- THERE’S MORE ONLINE costs for no benefit?” Bower said. view and potentially add between PaloAltoOnline.com “That’s what I find very, very dis- $1 million and $2 million to the Give your opinion on this topic and tressing — because we don’t get project’s cost. read those of others on Town Square, that money back. I feel strongly “We do not move with great the community discussion forum at this is not good stewardship of the speed,” Kniss said. PaloAltoOnline.com/square. Also, responsibility the board has.” In approving the garage, coun- read all about the city’s plans at One way to improve the process cil did agree to add one unusual infrastructure.cityofpaloalto.org. would be to have the council pro- provision. It explicitly authorized vide better direction to the archi- staff to return to the council for ad- tecture board, Bower said. When ditional direction if the Architec- Stanford Continuing Studies presents a board fails to represent the best tural Review Board (ARB) makes interests of the community, the recommendations that drive up council needs to step in. One way project costs. Councilman Greg Stanford Writers in Conversation: to do that would be to have a coun- Scharff, who added the provision, cil member serve as a liaison to the said the move will allow the coun- An Evening with Carol Edgarian architectural board (the Historic cil to weigh the board’s aesthetic Resources Board is one of several considerations against economic local boards that has a council realities. liaison). “I think the ARB does a good The council, for its part, is also job, and their mission is to make recognizing that fulfilling the sure we have the most attrac- city’s infrastructure goals may re- tive buildings out there and use quire a more hands-on approach the most attractive materials,” from members. Mayor Liz Kniss Scharff said. “On the other hand, said during the Jan. 22 council their mission is not to look at cost meeting that she was concerned savings. The council needs to about the prospect of incurring look at that.” Q more than $300,000 monthly in Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner Carol Edgarian Sara Houghteling extra costs because of delays to can be emailed at gsheyner@ California Avenue area garage and paweekly.com. Please join us for a special evening with Carol Edgarian (Stanford ’84), author of the novels Rise the Euphrates and Three Stages of Amazement. Edgarian’s fiction contains multitudes—from the scars of the Armenian genocide on three generations of women to a love story set in San Francisco at the start of the 2009 financial crisis.In 2003, Edgarian co-founded the San Francisco–based Narrative Magazine, which publishes over 300 artists each year, including such writers as Tobias Wolff, T.C. Boyle, and Joyce Carol Oates. Over the course of the evening, Edgarian will discuss her own writing process and share her personal insights of contemporary trends in literary magazines and publishing. Avid readers and aspiring writers alike will gain fresh ideas about the art of fiction and on literature’s role in the information age during this engaging discussion. The program will be hosted by Sara Houghteling, former Nancy Packer Lecturer in Continuing Studies. Thursday, February 8 • 7:30 pm Building 370, Room 370 • Main Quad Stanford University • Free and open to the public Palo Alto City Manager Jim Keene talks on Jan. 30 about the fire For more info: station that will be rebuilt at the corner of Embarcadero Road and continuingstudies.stanford.edu Newell Road. Page 28 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com by Karla Kane example of how sensitive you can poking fun at either himself or lives on as communities across the bass guitar lines and sweet har- here’s no simple way to de- be to the world, how you can use others, Stew’s song “Klown Wit country embark on their own pro- monies are essential to The Negro fine the work of Stew. As your alienation in your art and how Da Nuclear Code,” which was re- ductions. Though that show origi- Problem’s sound and who’s been T a rock-and-pop songwriter you can change your mind,” Stew leased last summer and covers the nally featured Stew as a narrator Stew’s co-composer throughout his (under the name Stew and with said. “Baldwin was always chang- election of Donald Trump, is nev- commenting on the experiences of career. Though they’re no longer his band The Negro Problem) and ing his mind and always thinking ertheless, he said, a departure from his younger self, he said the project romantically involved, their fruitful playwright, his discography is full things and always arguing with his usual style. has a life of its own that’s not de- songwriting partnership continues. of beautiful melodies, distinctive people. I like that.” “I don’t really like writing topi- pendent on his presence in the cast. “You just get lucky if you find vocals and, most of all, the incisive The show presents Baldwin as a cal songs because they get dated “It’s really not as personal as that person who’s there through and humorous lyrics that give him “rock ‘n’ roll figure,” he said, liken- quickly, and I didn’t want to add to people think. We always call it thick and thin — and it hasn’t all such a memorable voice in both the ing him to Keith Richards of The all the Trump static,” he said. It was ‘autobiographical fiction,’” he said. been pretty, by any means,” he pop-music and theater worlds. His Rolling Stones. written at the behest of filmmaker “So many people have told me how said, reflecting on their bond. The songs can be gentle and acoustic, “There are these noble black nov- and friend Spike Lee (who turned they relate to it that I can’t feel like key to collaboration, as he tells his edgily aggressive or jazzily caba- elists we all put on stone pedestals,” the final Broadway performance I own it.” He recalled running into songwriting students, is not to find ret-like — sometimes, somehow, he continued, mimicking a serious, of “Passing Strange” into a feature a man in the subway who told him someone who loves your music but all at the same time. scholarly tone, “but Baldwin was film). “He sent me a text that just that he’d taken his ex-wife to see the rather “someone who gets your Stew, the moniker of Los Angeles just this wonderfully messy human said, ‘A clown’s got the nuclear play so that she could finally under- music.” He and Rodewald, he said, born-and-raised artist Mark Stew- being. We don’t treat him like a code,’” Stew said. Lee wanted him stand him. The two then rekindled grew up listening to the same L.A. art, is probably best known as the god; we treat him with an irrever- to write a song on that subject, their romance. Stew was profound- radio stations and shared a mutual creator of the semi-autobiograph- ence. Sometimes we have this blind which was later used in conjunction ly touched by the encounter. love of ‘70s soul and hard-edged ical musical “Passing Strange,” fawning over those we claim as our with his new television show, “She’s “That’s way better than a Tony punk. And despite the fact that which won a Tony Award for Best heroes, and we don’t want them to Gotta Have It.” Award,” he said. they’re now based in Brooklyn, Book in 2008. Some readers may be messy, when the very thing we’re “I resisted for a pretty long And despite that Tony, Stew is their music retains a distinctly West recall that “Passing Strange” has celebrating them for is their messi- time, but he just kept texting me: not a big fan of traditional theater. Coast vibe. It’s one of the reasons local ties, as Stew and his col- ness. The reason they changed our ‘A clown’s got the nuclear code.’ “Not at all. I don’t go to it. I don’t they’re looking forward to their up- laborators workshopped the show lives is because they’re so messy.” Everyday it would show up on my appreciate a well-made play. I’m a coming Stanford shows. during a Stanford Institute for Cre- The show was originally com- phone.” simpleton,” he said, laughing. “I like “We’re thrilled just to be in Cali- ativity in the Arts residency back in missioned by Harlem Stage for an Finally, Stew gave in and wrote theater in Berlin, like where they’re fornia,” he said. “Even though it’s 2006. He’s also taught songwriting audience that included members the scathing track, which describes doing Shakespeare but then a guy not my home-home anymore, it’s courses at the university. of Baldwin’s family and legend- Trump, among other things, as an comes out playing a Velvet Under- my spiritual home.” Q Stew is returning to Stanford this ary writer Toni Morrison, and its “unreal estate orange agent.” ground song on acoustic guitar, or Arts & Entertainment Editor weekend for three performances of “punk-rock, confrontational” take “It was the hardest thing I ever there’s blood and people scream- Karla Kane can be emailed at “Notes of a Native Song,” inspired was not universally beloved by had to write,” he said, adding that, ing, nudity — I’m the heterosexual [email protected]. by the work of noted novelist and those who may have been expect- for the world’s sake, he hopes it’s who’s really into full frontal male social critic James Baldwin. Bald- ing a more traditional tribute. one that doesn’t stand the test of nudity. But I’d much rather see a What: “Notes of a Native Song” by win, an icon of the civil rights “We tend to want our heroes to be time. “That’s the song you hope Tuesday night rock band.” Stew and The Negro Problem. and LGBTQ rights movements, is clean and antiseptic — well, no. My you don’t have to sing again.” Rock music, too, he conceded, Where: Bing Studio, 327 Lasuen a hero of Stew’s, but don’t expect heroes are f---ed. My heroes like to He’s gearing up for two new re- “is a branch of theater. Everything, St., Stanford. “Notes of a Native Song” to be a do weird things in their beds. ... My cord releases — the soundtrack to actually, is theater. I do respect what When: Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. and straight-forward tribute. heroes do drugs. My heroes, they do “Notes of a Native Song” as well theater is about.” Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2:30 and 8 p.m. “It’s what we call a narrative all kinds of things that you, Mr. Per- as “The Total Bent,” another musi- Any interview with Stew would Cost: $15/students; $45-55 concert. It’s really about the effect son out there reading, may not like, cal — and will perform at Lincoln be remiss not to mention his musical general admission. an artist can have on a person’s life and I’m proud of them,” he said. Center in New York on Feb. 7. In soulmate and frequent collaborator, Info: Go to live.stanford.edu. and how his life is this really cool Never one to shy away from the meantime, “Passing Strange” Heidi Rodewald, whose infectious www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 29 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS INCLUDING BEST ACTOR 4BEST PICTURE TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION GOTHAM AWARDS WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM REDWOOD CITY SAN MATEO PALO ALTO NOW CENTURY REDWOOD CENTURY 12 CINÉARTS DOWNTOWN 20 SAN MATEO @ PALO ALTO SQUARE 825 Middlefi eld Rd 320 E 2nd Ave 3000 El Camino Real PLAYING cinemark.com cinemark.com cinemark.com VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.CALLMEBYYOURNAME.COM Movies and colleague of Blocker, now a CITY OF PALO ALTO OPENINGS criminal being transported. 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The VA’s Water-Vet study uses vigorous bathroom. 24/7 monitor. aerobic class three days per week over eight months to help vets improve their cognitive agility. • Weekly housekeeping with laundry service membership to the YMCA and • All utilities except phone and cable Exercise and the brain 12 months of personal training. They’ll be randomly assigned ei- • Chauffeured van and bus to all medical needs, Studies at Palo Alto VA investigate ther to an aerobic training group or personal errands, shopping, outings and to a group that focuses on stretch- the connection ing, balance and range of motion excursions to San Francisco, Monterey, Santa by Chris Kenrick and then be expected to complete Cruz, Sausalito etc. the assigned exercise program four Can exercise help your than developing it at 65.” times a week for 18 months. • Kitchenette with full size refrigerator and brain?” asks a postcard re- While exercise has been demon- During the first year, a trainer “ cently mailed to 8,000 Palo strated to help prevent and manage will supervise two of the four 2 cook tops Alto area residents from the U.S. many chronic illnesses, it’s only in weekly sessions. In the final six Department of Veterans Affairs. the past decade that researchers months, participants will be ex- • Full monthly calendar with activities, wellness The mass mailing was to solicit have started to understand its ef- pected to come to the Y to com- program and daily exercise with instructor local 65- to 89-year-old subjects fects on the brain, Fairchild said. plete their exercise programs on for Exert, a national study inves- “It’s one of the areas that holds their own. tigating whether certain types of the greatest promise in terms of The study will assess 300 people exercise can improve memory and having benefits cognitively in late nationally, 21 of them in the Palo thinking skills in people with mild life,” she said. “Having a physi- Alto area, Fairchild said. Among memory loss. cally active lifestyle is just a piece the local subjects is 90-year-old With earlier studies suggesting of the puzzle — you have to have Henry Goetz of Mountain View, a link between physical activity a cognitively active lifestyle and who began the exercise regimen and reduced risk of cognitive de- be socially connected — but it’s a in July. cline, researchers are investigating hugely important piece.” “What’s good about this is I have whether different forms of exercise Participants in the Exert study to meet with a trainer and I make can stave off Alzheimer’s and other — which is still recruiting mem- a commitment that I’m going to forms of dementia in the fast-grow- bers and is not limited to vet- Contact Marie Louise Cates ing population of older Americans. erans — will get an 18-month (continued on page 32) “Until we have more effective Sales Manager treatments for these disorders, 408-446-4300 Office what we’re really looking at is pre- vention,” said research psycholo- 408-210-7425 Cell gist Jennifer Kaci Fairchild, the Email: [email protected] local coordinator for Exert, which is underway in 14 locations across 10150 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 the United States. Fairchild is a “geropsychologist” whose work Cross street: Stevens Creek Boulevard focuses on older adults at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University. “People are living longer than Weber Veronica ever before, and age is the single greatest risk factor for Alzheim- er’s disease,” she said, adding that one in three people older than 85 Heather Taylor, site study coordinator for the Water-Vet study, leads will have Alzheimer’s when they veterans, from left, Richard Whittington, Dean Kwarta, Godfrey die. “We’re looking at ways to pre- Watson, Verne Shrewsbury and David Hanabusa, in a round of Give blood for life! vent or delay Alzheimer’s — de- sprints during their aquatic aerobic workout at the VA Palo Alto veloping it at 95 is very different Health Care System. bloodcenter.stanford.edu www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 31 Living Well The Right Care at The Right Time Exercise (continued from page 31) see her twice a week,” Goetz said. “There’s a tendency to stay with it because you don’t want to disappoint her. 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Page 34 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com OPEN HOME GUIDE 42 Also online at PaloAltoOnline.com HomeA weekly guide to home, garden & and realReal estate news, edited byEstate Elizabeth Lorenz Home Front CAMELLIAS GALORE ... The San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society will hold its annual flower show and sale on Saturday, Feb. 17, and Sunday Feb. 18, at 1400 Roosevelt Ave. in Redwood City. The sale will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a show from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday the hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to camelliasfpcs.org for more information. RITZY ZIP CODES ... According to Forbes Magazine, the town of Atherton (94027) tops the list of most expensive ZIP codes in 2017 among 500 surveyed in the United States by Altos Research of Sunnyvale. Atherton’s median price was $4.95 million. Also in the top 10 was Los Altos Hills (3rd) and Palo Alto (4th). Portola Valley was 32nd and Menlo Park was 74th. Just for some perspective, Beverly Hills 90210 was 8th, Hillsborough was 11th, and Tiburon was 41st. GOING NATIVE GARDEN TOUR Photo illustration ... Save the date: April 7, 2018 will be the northern Santa Clara County Going Native Garden Tour sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Real Estate Matters It looks like demand will continue to outstrip supply as geography limits where new homes can California Native Plant Society in be built on the Midpeninsula. association with UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. remain highly competitive, with Already this year, I have seen The event will be from 10 a.m. multiple offers on most properties increased demand in Palo Alto. to 4 p.m. Go to gngt.org/GNGT/ throughout 2018. I am already This builds on what I saw last HomeRO.php to register for this seeing the effects of suppressed year, as homebuyers are willing free event. inventory as we begin the new to pay a premium for locations year with more than 10 offers close to where the top tech com- STOP JUNK MAIL ... Is your on several properties being sold panies and jobs are centered. I home recycling bin inundated Dwindling supply combined with hot demand where I was the buyer’s agent. have seen this trend continue with “mixed paper” from junk This trend will likely lead into this new year, and I expect mail? By stopping the mail you should make 2018 market highly competitive to new pricing thresholds set this demand to only become don’t want, you can not only across Silicon Valley (more moreso as the year evolves. save yourself time but conserve by Hadar Guibara than a dozen Palo Alto homes While the tax cuts recently natural resources. According were sold for $1 million over passed by Congress were not to Zero Waste Palo Alto, each espite The available supply of Sili- their asking prices in 2017). We welcome news to many Cali- year, more than 100 million the po- con Valley single-family homes will also likely see the price per fornians, especially those liv- trees’ worth of bulk mail arrives litical looks like it will continue to be square foot of homes climb to ing in Silicon Valley, I believe in American mailboxes. When D surprises and extremely low throughout 2018. new historical peaks. For home this will have a relatively mut- making donations, ordering uncertainty This past December, the num- sellers there is a silver lining: ed effect on the local housing items through the mail, or that marked ber of homes for sale in Santa This means it is still an ideal market. For instance, Apple re- subscribing to a publication, this past year, Clara and San Mateo counties market and time to sell. cently announced it will repatri- include a note that instructs the 2017 looked was less than half of what it was Demand showed no sign of ate billions of dollars into the organization not to lend, sell or much like in December 2016. This trend slowing in 2017, and I expect U.S. and increase its investment trade your name to other mailing 2016 with re- held true across all months of that trend to continue into 2018. here, which will likely offset lists. For more information visit spect to housing in Silicon Val- 2017 when compared to 2016. According to the Metropolitan any softening due to the cap cityofpaloalto.org/junkmail, email ley: There continued to be limited The main drivers of this limited Transportation Commission, of mortgage and property tax [email protected], or inventory on the market, which supply are geographical and po- between 2011 and 2015, the deductions. To this end, I have call 650-496-5910. caused home prices to continue litical constraints. nine Bay Area counties added seen only continued growth in to appreciate at a rapid pace. Bounded by San Francisco 501,000 jobs but only 65,000 demand thus far in 2018, sup- Send notices of news and events related to real estate, interior design, home In 2018, I believe demand Bay on the east and the Santa new homes. The imbalance is porting the notion that the new improvement and gardening to Home will continue to outstrip sup- Cruz Mountains to the west, even more exaggerated on the tax law will have limited impact Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, ply, causing additional appre- Silicon Valley, and more acutely Peninsula, where only one hous- while demand continues to out- Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email elorenz@ ciation in the housing market the Midpeninsula, has very lim- ing unit was built for every 15 strip supply. Q paweekly.com. Deadline is one week before publication. while continuing to see limited ited land on which to expand. jobs created. As companies and Hadar Guibara is a Silicon inventory due to geographical With limited political support technology continue to grow Valley Realtor with Sereno and political constraints. I ex- for building vertically (higher and expand in the Silicon Val- Group Palo Alto. She can be READ MORE ONLINE pect the 2017 federal tax cuts to density, multistory housing) in ley, the demand for housing will emailed at hadar@serenogroup. PaloAltoOnline.com have a negligible impact on the many Silicon Valley and Penin- be robust throughout 2018. com. Her comments here or housing market as supply and sula communities, I expect this Demand will continue to be elsewhere concerning the new There are more real estate features online. Go to PaloAltoOnline.com/ demand will remain the promi- long-term trend to continue. the greatest near the area’s big- tax bill should not be taken as real_estate. nent story of 2018. I predict the market will gest employers and best schools. tax advice. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 35 Home & Real Estate Arthur Sharif SALES AT A GLANCE Silicon Valley’s longest serving Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Atherton Menlo Park Total sales reported: 1 Total sales reported: 12 Presents Sales price: $4,260,000 Lowest sales price: $700,000 East Palo Alto Highest sales price: $4,080,000 Average sales price: $2,016,667 Total sales reported: 1 Sales price: $700,000 Mountain View Los Altos Total sales reported: 25 Lowest sales price: $750,000 Total sales reported: 2 Highest sales price: $2,825,000 Lowest sales price: $3,225,000 Average sales price: $1,554,180 Highest sales price: $3,825,000 Average sales price: $3,525,000 Palo Alto Los Altos Hills Total sales reported: 8 Lowest sales price: $2,250,000 Total sales reported: 2 Highest sales price: $6,500,000 Lowest sales price: $4,500,000 Average sales price: $3,621,000 Highest sales price: $9,000,000 Average sales price: $6,750,000 Source: California REsource 321 Easy Street #8 C. & M. Froelich to M. Singhal HOME SALES for $1,010,000 on 01/09/18; built 1979, 2bd, 962 Home sales are provided by California REsource, sq.ft.; previous sale 12/08/2006, $465,000 a real estate information company that obtains the 302 Monroe Drive C. & R. Miller to Q. Zhao for information from the County Recorder’s Office. In- $2,825,000 on 01/16/18; built 1988, 5bd, 3,043 formation is recorded from the deeds after the close sq.ft.; previous sale 10/24/1997, $589,000 of escrow and published within four to six weeks. 203 Mountain View Avenue G. McNelly to J. Jo- Atherton seph for $1,850,000 on 01/16/18; built 1997, 3bd, 57 North Gate J. Farhangui to X. Chen for 1,521 sq.ft.; previous sale 07/16/1997, $370,000 $4,260,000 on 12/26/17; built 1927, 2bd, 910 sq.ft.; 3100 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to S. Ved for previous sale 10/30/2015, $1,700,000 $1,819,000 on 01/11/18 3106 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to J. & P. Xie for East Palo Alto $1,649,000 on 01/09/18 1826 Clarke Avenue Oleary Trust to Kannan Trust 3108 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to S. Yagnyamurthy for $700,000 on 12/18/17; built 1952, 2bd, 1,130 for $1,617,500 on 01/09/18 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/19/1988, $173,000 3112 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to J. Reck for $1,761,500 on 01/08/18 Los Altos 3200 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to D. Mak for 1486 Country Club Drive Kiehle Trust to Chiu Prop- $1,757,500 on 01/11/18 erties for $3,825,000 on 01/11/18; built 1956, 3bd, 3202 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to S. Jain for 2,182 sq.ft.; previous sale 07/1970, $61,500 $1,553,500 on 01/11/18 1832 Granger Avenue Aidala Trust to A. Dubey for 3206 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to S. Atreya for $3,225,000 on 01/16/18; built 1954, 3bd, 2,566 sq.ft. $1,686,500.00 on 01/11/18 3216 Pyramid Way Pulte Home to A. & C. Lin for Los Altos Hills $1,603,500 on 01/08/18 12030 Elsie Way V. Recurve to F. Gong for 1778 Rock Street Q. Gao to Y. Liu for $9,000,000 on 01/09/18; built 2016, 6bd, 7,682 $1,250,000.00 on 01/12/18; built 1955, 3bd, 1,500 sq.ft.; previous sale 10/21/2011, $2,150,000 sq.ft.; previous sale 10/29/2007, $650,000 12321 Gigli Court M. & C. Bateman to S. & A. Mar- 285 Santa Rosa Avenue C. Ulpindo to A. Danelon kosian for $4,500,000 on 01/12/18; built 1900, 5bd, for $1,750,000 on 01/12/18; built 1963, 1,428 sq.ft.; 4,061 sq.ft. previous sale 01/14/2016, $1,500,000 Menlo Park 243 Sierra Vista Avenue R. & G. Knopman to D. & 640 Acres Near Downtown Milpitas 823 14th Avenue S. Matsuoka to A. Navarro-Mar- J. Vogel for $1,810,000 on 01/10/18; built 1979, 3bd, tinez for $1,150,000 on 12/22/17; built 1950, 2bd, 1,595 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/28/1998, $380,000 880 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/10/2002, $435,000 1766 Wagner Avenue J. & H. Leonard to Modern Own Your Own Valley 1312 Carlton Avenue T. Gonzalez-Rendon to M. Day Homebuyers for $1,520,000 on 01/10/18; built Cohen for $1,175,000 on 12/18/17; built 1949, 2bd, 1950, 3bd, 1,353 sq.ft.; previous sale 03/1973, 1,160 sq.ft.; previous sale 12/21/2012, $475,000 $23,000 www.SiliconValleyAcres.com 407 Laurel Avenue S. Sandadi to M. Benisch for 1101 West El Camino Real #113 El Camino Real $3,600,000 on 12/28/17; built 1939, 2bd, 1,400 Limited to J. Zhang for $1,050,000 on 01/12/18; sq.ft.; previous sale 06/14/2016, $2,000,000 built 2017, 2bd, 1,150 sq.ft. 256 Marmona Drive Pracht Trust to G. & S. Diamos 1101 West El Camino Real #315 El Camino Real Eleven parcels with nine having a certificate of compliance for $2,600,000 on 12/21/17; built 1948, 3bd, 1,500 Limited to A. Pinto for $1,125,000 on 01/10/18; built sq.ft.; previous sale 05/15/2014, $1,810,000 2017, 2bd, 1,199 sq.ft. Two beautiful homes with pools 2160 Mills Avenue Silva Trust to Jalali Trust for 1101 West El Camino Real #410 El Camino Real $2,110,000 on 12/22/17; built 1954, 2bd, 1,350 sq.ft. Limited to J. Thompson for $1,250,000 on 01/11/18; Ten ponds with largemouth bass and Trout Creek 1/2-mile long 165 O’Keefe Street #9 K. & M. Fredrick to D. built 2017, 2bd, 1,182 sq.ft. Wheeler for $725,000.00 on 12/28/17; built 1983, 1101 West El Camino Real #413 El Camino Real 2bd, 1,182 sq.ft.; previous sale 10/22/2015, Limited to Song Trust for $1,074,000 on 01/11/18; $650,000 built 2017, 2bd, 1,150 sq.ft. $9,400,000 523 Palmer Lane D. Frazee to W. Guo for 1101 West El Camino Real #418 El Camino Real $3,400,000 on 12/28/17; built 2008, 4bd, 2,954 Limited to C. Clark for $1,391,000.00 on 01/12/18; sq.ft.; previous sale 06/12/2008, $2,050,000 built 2017, 2bd, 1247 sq.ft. 15 Riordan Place G. & J. Parker to J. Chow for 500 West Middlefield Road #181 Banko Trust to $4,080,000 on 12/22/17; built 1998, 6bd, 3,430 Z. Ge for $750,000 on 01/16/18; built 1971, 1bd, 720 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/30/1998, $1,518,500 sq.ft.; previous sale 11/06/1997, $140,000 2140 Santa Cruz Avenue #8103 Quinn Trust to Dorval Trust for $910,000 on 12/21/17; built Palo Alto #1 Silicon Valley Agent 183 Bryant Street F. Vallaeys to Five Trust for 1978, 2bd, 1,140 sq.ft.; previous sale 11/09/2005, $2,888,000 on 01/09/18; built 1981, 4bd, 2,538 Sotheby’s International Realty $485,000 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/23/2004, $1,250,000 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 1057 Sonoma Avenue S. Davis to S. Huang for 928 Dennis Drive Huang Trust to P. & Y. Chen for $1,550,000 on 12/22/17; built 1950, 2bd, 1,090 $2,250,000 on 01/10/18; built 1954, 3bd, 1,120 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/22/2003, $625,000 sq.ft. Serving Menlo Park, Palo Alto, 1671 Stone Pine Lane Survivors Trust to J. Pelavin 2870 Kipling Street Carothers Trust to R. Han for for $2,200,000 on 12/28/17; built 1973, 3bd, 2,560 Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, $3,100,000 on 01/08/18; built 1948, 3bd, 1,086 sq.ft.; previous sale 11/25/2014, $2,000,000 sq.ft.; previous sale 05/19/1993, $395,000 Los Altos Hills, & exceptional 364 Willow Road J. Schoemaker to O. Revueltas 4276 Los Palos Avenue Morgan Trust to Y. Xiong for properties throughout the Peninsula for $700,000 on 12/18/17; built 1942, 2bd, 1,120 $3,690,000 on 01/10/18; built 1950, 4bd, 1,957 sq.ft. sq.ft.; previous sale 04/21/1971, $22,500 2221 Louis Road Louis Road Limited to Lucky- Mountain View Home for $4,100,000 on 01/12/18; built 1950, 178 Athena Court MV Urban Village Homes to A. 4bd, 2,243 sq.ft.; previous sale 01/10/2018, Arthur Sharif Puri for $1,778,000 on 01/16/18; built 2016, 3bd, $3,100,000 and Associates 1,664 sq.ft. 471 Nevada Avenue Dwan Trust to David Ellington 180 Athena Court MV Urban Village Homes to K Limited for $6,500,000 on 01/11/18; built 2000, 5bd, 4,132 sq.ft. 650.804.4770 & YCS for $1,778,000 on 01/11/18; built 2016, 3bd, 1,664 sq.ft. 1176 Palo Alto Avenue N. George to Ling & Zhu [email protected] 218 Athena Court MV Urban Village Homes to J. Trust for $4,000,000 on 01/08/18; built 1950, 3bd, www.SVLuxRE.com DRE#: 01481940 Zhou for $1,755,000 on 01/12/18; built 2016, 3bd, 2,261 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/29/2014, $3,375,000 1,526 sq.ft. 444 Tennessee Lane Schill Trust to X. Chen for 3913 Degree Lane Pulte Home to Y. Li for $2,440,000.00 on 01/11/18; built 1951, 3bd, 1,476 $1,440,500 on 01/12/18 sq.ft. Page 36 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com THE DREYFUS GROUP RECENT LISTINGS OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1:30–4:30PM 135 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE, PORTOLA VALLEY · Offered at $6,550,000 WOODSIDE VINEYARD ESTATE · Offered at $34,600,000 JOSSELYN LANE, WOODSIDE · Offered at $11,998,000 CAÑADA ROAD, WOODSIDE · Offered at $13,500,000 COAST ROAD, SANTA CRUZ · Offered at $35,000,000 BOLSA POINT, PESCADERO · Offered at $29,000,000 The Dreyfus Group Michael Dreyfus Noelle Queen 650.485.3476 650.485.3476 [email protected] [email protected] CalBRE 01121795 CalBRE 01917593 728 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · dreyfus.group · goldengatesir.com · Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 37 THE ADDRESS IS THE PENINSU THE EXPERIENCE IS AIN PINEL LOS ALTOS HILLS $9,750,000 ATHERTON $9,280,000 LOMA MAR $8,888,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS $5,995,750 12501 Zappettini Court | 6bd/7.5ba 180 Magnolia Drive | 5bd/7+ba 8140 Pescadero Creek Road | Land 13531 Burke Road | 5bd/5.5ba Kathy Bridgman | 650.209.1589 Mary & Brent Gullixson | 650.888.0860 Q. Grimm/D. Chesler | 650.400.7879 J. James/D. van Hulsen | 650.218.4337 License # 01189798 License # 00373961 | 01329216 License # 01405453 | 00675583 License # 01138400 | 01749772 OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-4:30 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT LOS ALTOS $3,879,000 MENLO PARK $3,750,000 MENLO PARK $3,595,000 PALO ALTO $3,495,000 275 Verano Drive | 4bd/3ba 1245 N. Lemon Avenue | 3bd/3ba 1959 Camino a los Cerros | 3bd/3ba 629 Glenbrook Drive | 3bd/3ba Kathy Bridgman | 650.209.1589 Michele Musy | 650.323.3033 Janise Taylor | 650.302.2083 Erika Ameri | 650.269.8211 License # 01189798 License # 00561303 License # 01499609 License # 01727613 OPEN SAT 1:30-4:30 & SUN 11:00-2:00 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT PORTO VALLEY $2,995,000 HALF MOON BAY $2,795,000 MENLO PARK $2,598,000 PALO ALTO $2,498,000 348 Ramona Road | 4bd/2.5ba 930 Railroad Avenue | 4bd/3ba 627 16th Avenue | 4bd/4ba 144 Lowell Avenue | 3bd/2ba Pamela Rummage Culp | 415.640.3293 Heidi Johnson | 650.868.3714 Keri Nicholas | 650.533.7373 Derk Brill | 650.543.1117 License # 00896337 License # 00379463 License # 01198898 License # 01256035 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT LOS ALTOS $2,395,000 PALO ALTO $1,988,000 REDWOOD CITY $1,749,000 REDWOOD CITY $1,398,000 100 1st Street #102 | 2bd/2ba 3190 Berryessa Street | 3bd/3.5ba 343 Lowell Street | 3bd/3ba 1120 17th Avenue | 3bd/2ba Andrea Schultz | 650.575.3632 Tom Correia | 650.823.5441 Loren Dakin | 650.714.8662 Suzie Soden | 650.315.8922 License # 01196243 License # 01352555 License # 01030193 License # 01968975 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT OPEN SATURDAY 2:00-4:00 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 APR.COM Over 30 Real Estate Offices Serving The Bay Area Including Palo Alto Los Altos Menlo Park Menlo Park-Downtown Woodside 650.323.1111 650.941.1111 650.462.1111 650.304.3100 650.529.1111 Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. 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Derrick, a 14-time Director of Athletics All-American while at Stanford, won for the Knights three straight U.S. cross country titles between 2013-15 and has competed by Rick Eymer in the IAAF World Championships … arl Koberlein could be seen Olympic gold medalist, world record at just about every event, holder and Stanford sophomore big and small, at Stanford Katie Ledecky, who won individual E over the past three-plus decades. four events and led No. 3 Stanford He always had a smile and a to a pair of dual meet victories warm greeting for one and all. last weekend, was named Pac-12 Koberlein, who was named Women’s Swimmer of the Week on Menlo School’s Director of Wednesday … Olympic gold medalist Athletics this week, likely won’t and Stanford freshman Aria Fischer be changing too much when he was named Mountain Pacific Sports officially takes over duties on Federation/Kap7 Newcomer of the May 29. Week on Tuesday. Fischer was Courtesy of Kristin McDonnell Kristin of Courtesy Koberlein Stanford’s second-leading scorer at has a long, dis- the Cal Cup. tinguished his- tory with the ALUMNI NEWS … Gunn grad local athletic Caroline Anderson and Sacred scene and has Heart Prep Maddy Johnston will years of expe- be in town with Michigan (5-4), rience as an Rick Bale competing in the Stanford Invitational Menlo-Atherton enters Friday’s Central Coast Section tournament at Overfelt High in San Jose as the athletic admin- Saturday and Sunday. Anderson, a top-ranked girls wrestling team and defending champions. Championship matches are scheduled for istrator at most Earl Koberlein senior with the Wolverines, became 6 p.m. Saturday. every level. the first player in program history to “I couldn’t be more thankful for record at least 200 assists earlier CCS GIRLS WRESTLING my experience at Stanford Uni- in the season. She has 11 thus far versity,” Koberlein said. “I would this season. Anderson ranks fourth like to thank all the phenomenal all-time with 354 career points. In coaches, student-athletes and 100 career games she has 148 goals M-A’s girls wrestling program on the rise staff that I have had the pleasure to go with 206 assists. Meanwhile, Palo Alto, Gunn also have seeded wrestlers for CCS to work with and learn from over Sacred Heart Prep grads Layla the past 25 years. The experience Waters and Maddie Pendolino by Rick Eymer has truly shaped who I am today. are preparing to play each other at he Menlo-Atherton girls Lievienna Lie is seeded fifth at title, the Bears remain hungry for The commitment to excellence the inaugural Arizona State Cross wrestling program has the 235 and Evelyn Calhoon is the more. in both academics and athletics Conference Challenge in Tempe feel of a budding dynasty. alternate at 121, or essentially the “We’ve been thinking about is a noble pursuit that I cherish on Friday. Waters recorded her T With four wrestlers seeded No. 1 seventh seed. CCS since the beginning of the and am totally committed to, and first points for the Sun Devils on in their respective divisions, the Akinola, fully recovered from season but now there’s more talk I wouldn’t leave Stanford for an two assists against Cal Baptist. Bears are favored to repeat as an injury, was a champion at 160 of it,” McDonnell said. “There’s institution that didn’t share simi- Pendolino, a freshman at Princeton, Central Coast Section champions. last year and will be attempting more of a focus.” lar goals of academic and athletic will be making her collegiate debut The girls head to the two-day to win the 189 division this year. There’s also a mindset of excellence.’’ against Arizona State. Menlo- CCS tournament at Overfelt High Menlo-Atherton is the defend- achieving something together, He also has established ties Atherton High grad Becca Dorst will beginning Friday with opening ing CCS girls champion and will a mindset fostered from the top with Menlo in the form of also be making her head coaching rounds beginning at 5 p.m. The likely battle Terra Nova for this down. The administrative support Keith Larsen and John Paye, the debut with the Tigers. Dorst found championship round is slated for year’s crown. has helped move the program for- Knights’ boys and girls basketball herself the interim head coach three Saturday at 6 p.m. Erickson, second at 189 last ward to where it has become a coaches, respectively. weeks before the season began Folashade year, is the top seed at 170. Mc- source of pride. Larsen worked with Koberlein when long-time coach Luis Nicolao Akinola, Abby Donnell, third last year, is the top Wilson took home M-A’s first on the Stanford coaching staff bolted for Navy, his alma mater … In Ericson, Angie seed at 137. Bautista is the top girls state wrestling title last year and Paye was a teammate for related news, Olympic gold medalists Bautista and seed at 126. Lauren Fuller will at 106 and the Bears were eighth three years. and Stanford grads Melissa team captain also compete. as a team (out of 152 schools that Koberlein has been serving as Seidemann and Jamie Neushul Lauren Mc- Philip Hoang, who exclusively scored at least one point). The Stanford’s senior associate ath- are assistant coaches at UC Irvine, Donnell are coaches the girls this year, has led current group would like nothing letic director for intercollegiate where Natalie Seidemann is a senior. each seeded a meteoric rise in the program. better than to follow her lead and sports since 2006 and has been first in their From one wrestler, the graduated take it to the next level. working at Stanford since 1993. weight classes. Chelsea Wilson, has beget Bear Akinola, McDonnell, Ericson He played basketball at Stanford ON THE AIR Folashade No other school Nation. and Smith also advanced to the between 1982-86. Akinola Friday has more two “With so many of us ranked, state meet. Akinola lost in the “Earl will serve the coaches and College women’s basketball: Stanford at Oregon State, 6 p.m., Pac- No. 1 seeds. it becomes more of a collabora- championship semifinal round students well, and with tremen- 12 Networks “Over the past two years since tion, a real team sport,” McDon- and eventually finished fifth, Er- dous passion and integrity,” said Saturday our team formed, we’ve signifi- nell said. “We can say ‘this is icson also lost in the semis and Bernard Muir, Stanford Direc- College men’s basketball: Oregon cantly developed our skills, both how many points you can con- placed sixth. McDonnell and tor of Athletics. “Earl is a highly at Stanford, 2 p.m. KTVU individually and as a group,” Mc- tribute’ and how that adds up to, Smith each win 1-2. qualified, seasoned administrator Sunday Donnell said. “We’re very aligned hopefully, defending our CCS Palo Alto, 54th in state, and who prioritizes student-athlete College women’s basketball: as a team now and really looking championship.” Gunn, 115th, are also writing their welfare and genuinely cares Stanford at Oregon, noon, ESPN2 forward to seeing what we can ac- The current juniors are pio- own histories. Paly’s Sara Aguilar, about providing the best possible complish at CCS.” neers. Many of them came to M-A now a freshman at Menlo College, student-athlete experience.” There are three other seeded to participate in other sports but was a CCS champion last year and Koberlein takes over from fel- READ MORE ONLINE M-A wrestlers and one alter- a dynamic, in-school recruiting placed fourth at state. low Stanford grad Kris Weems, www.PASportsOnline.com nate. Paolo Ramirez, who placed process changed minds and then Masako Perez, seeded fourth who is an assistant coach for the last year, is seeded third at 131. championed a healthy growth at 131, and Aishah Maas, the Golden State Warriors G-League For expanded daily coverage of college and prep sports, visit Anna Smith, who finished third over the past few years. www.PASportsOnline.com last year, is seeded fourth at 116. After winning their first CCS (continued on page 46) (continued on page 47) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • February 2, 2018 • Page 45 Sports loss to Eastside. PREP ROUNDUP Carly McLanahan scored 22 points, which included six 3-point- ers, and Greer Hoyem added 19 as Gunn gets key boys basketball Menlo-Atherton maintained its un- beaten status in the Peninsula Ath- win over Lynbrook letic League’s South Division with a 67-33 win over host Capuchino Paly boys and girls, Pinewood girls on Wednesday. and Menlo boys all in first place Oron Estes and Erica Fischer combined for another 15 points by Glenn Reeves making CCS and going far in CCS. for the Bears (14-6, 8-0), who host unn scored 18 points in the We’re committed to that goal. To Carlmont at 6:15 p.m. Friday. It’s four-minute overtime pe- have a high seed we need to win M-A’s final home game and the Griod, more than it scored in the El Camino league.’’ David Hickey team will honor its seniors. any of the eight-minute regulation The Titans, on a four-game win- M-A extended its PAL South Di- quarters, and pulled away to beat ning streak, can take a step closer vision winning streak to 41, which visiting Lynbrook 59-48 in a Santa to that goal when they travel to dates to 2015. Clara Valley Athletic League El play at Fremont at 8 p.m. Friday. Paul Jackson III (10) scores for SCVAL Foothill-leading Palo Alto SCVAL De Anza Division Camino Division game Wednesday. In the SCVAL De Anza Division, while Eli Russo (33) helped Gunn take a two-game lead in the leader Palo Alto (13-5, 7-0) hosts The win was important for Gunn Palo Alto holds a two-game lead SCVAL El Camino Division. second-place Wilcox (14-6, 6-2) at (10-9, 7-1). A Lynbrook victory over Los Gatos with five games left and a one-game advantage into “That was a tough one,’’ Gunn 6:15 p.m. Friday in an important would have resulted in a tie for on the regular-season schedule. Thursday night’s rival game with coach Brandynn Williams said. game. first place. Instead, the Titans hold The Vikings (17-2, 7-0) won visiting Sacred Heart (10-9, 8-1). “Any Given Sunday, you never In the WBAL Skyline Division, a two-game lead with four games their 15th straight Wednesday, Priory (12-7, 5-4) is in third place. know what you’re getting with Castilleja rallied from a deficit to remaining. earning a 63-41 victory over host In the Peninsula Athletic League high school kids. I’m thankful we beat Mercy-Burlingame, 48-47, at “It’s really an important win,’’ Los Altos. They host Wilcox at South Division. Menlo-Atherton found a way to win.’’ the College of San Mateo. said Gunn point guard Eli Russo, 7:45 p.m. (12-8, 5-3) beat Capuchino 71- Palo Alto’s Niki Chen and Sammy Wong who helped along the overtime out- In the West Bay Athletic 43 Wednesday to remain in third Max Dorward each scored 13 points for the Ga- burst with 11 of his 15 points. “We League, Menlo School (17-1, 9-0) place behind Sequoia and Mills. led all scorers tors (8-11, 4-3), who outscored had goals set before the season of took an 11-game winning streak The Bears host Carlmont at 7:45 with 20 points Mercy, 11-4, in the fourth quar- p.m. Friday. in the win over ter. Anna DeVitis and Jordan Yau For a while, Gunn’s hold on first the Eagles. He combined for another 15 points. place looked tenuous. also grabbed Castilleja travels to Harker for a Lynbrook (10-10, 5-3) had an 18- seven rebounds 6:30 p.m. game Thursday. 16 lead at halftime and got hot in and had four the third quarter, scoring on seven assists. Girls soccer Max Dorward of eight possessions in one stretch Spencer Ro- Palo Alto to open its lead to nine at 37-28. jahn scored 12 (10-2-1, 6-0-1) Brendan Mora, who led Gunn points, including a pair of 3-point- is in excellent with 17 points, responded with ers. Bryant Jefferson added 11 shape in the two free throws and a 3-pointer to points. SCVAL De bring Gunn closer at 37-33 by the Eric DeBrine scored 20 points Anza Division. end of the quarter. and Sacred Heart Prep beat host The Vikings The Titans needed Lynbrook to Pinewood 52-35 in a WBAL con- beat visiting cool off and got their wish as the test Thursday, setting up a show- Los Altos 4-0 Vikings went eight consecutive down for a share of first place on Wednesday Ally Scheve possessions without scoring and Thursday at Menlo at 7:30 p.m. with Ally Sch- managed only four points in the DeBrine, Yianni Gardner, Ryan eve recording two assists and Ve- fourth quarter. Von Thaden and Jack Moe each nus Sandoval adding a goal and The only problem was that Gunn hit a 3-pointer for the Gators (10- an assist. was having difficulty getting the 9, 8-1), who are above .500 for the Paly, which travels to play Santa ball to drop through the hoop as first time all season. Clara at 6 p.m. Friday, controls its well. The Titans, with a height Cache Fields scored 19 points to own destiny. The most important advantage on the front line, ral- lead Pinewood (10-8, 4-5), which league game of the season will be lied by scoring all three of their hosts Crystal Springs Uplands at 5 Feb. 14 against Mountain View fourth-quarter field goals on offen- p.m. Friday. (15-1, 7-1). sive rebounds off second or third Gunn (7-5-3, 6-2) hosts Fremont shots, two by Evan Dray and one Girls basketball (10-2-3, 6-0-1) at 5:30 p.m. Friday by Mora. Pinewood (18-1, 6-0) and East- in a match that will likely deter- Two free throws by Will Roth side Prep (16-4, 5-1) are two of the mine the SCVAL El Camino Di- gave Gunn a 41-40 lead with 1:39 top teams in the Central Coast Sec- vision title. The Titans are coming left, Gunn’s first lead since being tion regardless of division and the off a 3-1 victory over Lynbrook. up 14-12 in the second quarter. Lyn- two will meet Friday night in Los Menlo (4-8-2, 3-1-1) has a brook tied it on a foul shot by An- Altos Hills for a 7 p.m. West Bay chance to move into a first-place drew Destin with 17 seconds left. Athletic League Foothill Division tie with Notre Dame-Belmont Gunn jumped all over the Vi- game Friday. (10-3-1, 4-1-1) in the WBAL kings in overtime. Russo scored Pinewood brings a 14-game Foothill Division when the two on a drive, Dray on a three-point wining streak to the contest and teams meet in Belmont at 2:45 play and Russo on another drive to Eastside has won 12 of 13, with p.m. Friday. make it 48-41 with 2:31 left. Lyn- the lone loss to Pinewood, which Sacred Heart Prep (4-10-1, 3-2- brook was forced to foul and Gunn has won 48 consecutive regular- 1) can also move up with a win went 10 of 14 at the line in the extra season games in league play, a against visiting The King’s Acad- period to stay comfortably ahead. streak that dates to a Feb. 5, 2013 emy on Saturday at 11 a.m. Q stars like Al- Girls wrestling exandra Lee, (continued from page 45) LJ Varga, Zoe Wong-Van alternate at 126, are ready to forge Hauren and ahead. Ashley Wang. Butch Garcia Gunn’s Ruby Robinson wrestled The Titans Butch Garcia in the state meet and it could be have a bright fu- time for Kayla Lin, seeded fifth at ture with Emily 121, and Julia Laws, seeded sixth Milner, Natalie Kayla Lin Masako Perez (right) wrestles at 126, to take the baton. Cai, Lola Rob- Julia Laws The Vikings also have future inson and Alejandra Arrelin. Q Page 46 • February 2, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Sports NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Administrator ATHLETES OF THE WEEK of the City of Palo Alto (continued from page 45) Historic Resources Board team in Santa Cruz. Weems played basketball at Stanford On Thursday February 8, 2018, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, when Koberlein was an assistant in the Palo Alto Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Civic administrator with the program. “Among this powerful group, Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, the HRB will conduct its Earl stood out in his proven abil- annual retreat to discuss the following potential topics: ity to mentor and support coaches and in his deep and proven con- *LY[PÄLK3VJHS.V]LYUTLU[(UU\HS9LWVY[ nection to students,” Menlo Head of School Than Healy said. “Earl *7- *VUMLYLUJL )VHYK *VTTPZZPVU HUK *V\UJPS is someone who recognizes the Training power of athletics to teach char- acter, and his experiences at Stan- @LHY,UK/9)(ZZLZZTLU[ ford have enabled him to develop a program to support this goal for +LTVSP[PVU+LJVUZ[Y\J[PVU our students.” At Stanford, his responsibilities *HSPMVYUPH,U]PYVUTLU[HS8\HSP[`(J[9L]PL^Z included overseeing the men’s and women’s swimming and diving, 5VTPUH[PVUZHUK3PZ[PUNZVM/PZ[VYPJ9LZV\YJLZ men’s soccer, men’s and women’s water polo, wrestling, lacrosse Greer Hoyem Thomas Brown 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, [OL/9)^PSS]PZP[[OL3V\/LUY` and softball programs. 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