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Page 2 • June 12, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com ® Congratulations to the Top Real Estate Agents & Teams in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties 2019

Organized Agent/Team Key Team Ranking Brokerage as Agent or Total Sales* Listing Sales Buyer Sales Name Members Team

Ken DeLeon 1 DeLeon Team DeLeon Realty, Inc. Team $811,146,401 $434,887,401 $376,259,000 Michael Repka

2 Stanley Lo Green Banker Realty Agent Stanley Lo $313,987,178 $213,720,178 $100,267,000 3 David Troyer Intero Real Estate Services Agent David Troyer $208,460,828 $193,079,380 $15,381,448 4 Judy Citron Compass Agent Judy Citron $203,714,900 $111,222,200 $92,492,700

Mary & Brent Mary Gullixson 5 Compass Team $192,910,000 $137,010,000 $55,900,000 Gullixson Brent Gullixson

6 Andy Tse Intero Real Estate Services Agent Andy Tse $184,183,716 $133,268,216 $50,915,500

7 David Lillo DPL Real Estate Agent David Lillo $158,687,788 $136,596,288 $22,091,500 8 Billy McNair Compass Agent Billy McNair $156,072,000 $90,242,000 $65,830,000

The Patty Dwyer 9 Compass Team Patty Dwyer $133,016,500 $79,211,500 $53,805,000 Group

10 Keri Nicholas Parc Agency Corporation Agent Keri Nicholas $120,052,700 $81,107,700 $38,945,000

11 The Hanna Group Real Estate 38 Team Zaid Hanna $117,255,116 $45,843,116 $71,412,000

Eric Boyenga 12 Boyenga Team Compass Team $114,778,950 $66,266,450 $48,512,500 Janelle Boyenga 13 Kathy Bridgman Compass Agent Kathy Bridgman $113,376,555 $97,966,555 $15,410,000

14 Recip. Team† "ÕÌœvƂÀi>"vwVi Team Not Applicable $108,660,945 $17,680,000 $90,980,945

15 Juliana Lee JLee Realty Agent Juliana Lee $101,509,488 $31,343,600 $70,165,888

16 Jim Arbeed Coldwell Banker Realty Agent Jim Arbeed $99,692,276 $75,112,388 $24,579,888

17 Sternsmith Group Compass Agent Casey Sternsmith $99,409,000 $53,298,000 $46,111,000 Tom LeMieux 18 LeMieux Associates‡ Compass Team $99,328,000 $74,923,000 $ 24,405,000 Jennifer Bitter

19 Len Stone Group KW Peninsula Estates Team Len Stone $99,170,500 $60,761,500 $38,409,000

Keller Williams Realty - Dave Clark 20 Dave Clark Agent $97,507,500 $94,107,500 $3,400,000 Silicon Valley Troy Bambino

Although all DeLeon Palo Alto sellers work directly with Michael Repka, the DeLeon Team has far more resources and a more robust staff than any independent contractor agent or small team. That, coupled with our innovative business model, creates “>˜Þœ«iÀ>̈œ˜>ivwVˆi˜VˆiÃÌ >Ì>œÜÕÃ̜`œVœ˜Ãˆ`iÀ>LÞ“œÀiۜÕ“i>˜`œvviÀ“œÀiÃiÀۈViÃÌ >˜ÌÀ>`ˆÌˆœ˜>>}i˜Ìð Nevertheless, clients regularly choose between the DeLeon Team’s integrated model, and the traditional approach practiced by most other agents and teams, so we believe a direct and transparent comparison is helpful.

Search criteria as compiled by BrokerMetrics® using MLS Data: January 1st, 2019 - December 31st, 2019, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County, Residential Property (Single Family Home, Condominium, Townhouse, Manufactured Home, Floating Home, Duet Home, Multiple on Lot, Farm/Ranch, Other Residential, Double Wide Mobile Home, Duplex). †Recip is an amalgamation of many out of the area agents ‡Tom LeMieux operates functionally as a team but splits the team sales amongst the members when reporting sales to the MLS. For purposes of accuracy, we have /;9.5:10@41?-81?;2@415:05B50A-8919.1>?;2@411 51AD@1-9 &;@-8?-81?5:/8A01?.;@4@4185?@5:3?-81?-:0.AE1>?-81?  ;;Ŋ %?-81?C1>15:/8A0105:@41>-:75:3?

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Page 4 • June 12, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis What will police reform look like in Palo Alto? From ‘carotid hold’ policy to ‘de-escalation’ for reforms to the Palo Alto Po- campaigns such as “8 Can’t Wait,” asks mayors to review police use- lice Department. Some speak- which was launched by the police- of-force policies, engage com- practices, city appears to fall short in some areas ers criticized the department for reform nonprofit Campaign Zero. munities to solicit diverse input, by Gennady Sheyner recent incidents involving use of Council members generally report findings to the community force, called for Police Chief Rob- agreed with Councilman Eric and reform police policies) as s the Palo Alto City Coun- should change look like?” ert Jonsen to resign and asked the Filseth, who called the present good places to start. cil pivots from offering Council members offered little council to “defund the police.” moment a good time for “self-re- Many residents, including Rev. A symbolic support for the guidance on that point during Jonsen countered that the city’s flection” and to consider ways to Kaloma Smith, who chairs the Black Lives Matter movement to their June 8 meeting, when they police department is already improve police operations. Mayor city’s Human Relations Commis- debating real reforms, one ques- passed a resolution in support of “very progressive” and that its ex- Adrian Fine cited “8 Can’t Wait” sion, and Greer Stone, who serves tion that the city officials have Black Lives Matter and heard isting policies already align well and former President Barack yet to grapple with is: “What from dozens of residents calling with those proposed in reform Obama’s “Mayor’s Pledge” (which (continued on page 8)

PUBLIC SAFETY For East Palo Alto cops, trust rather than fear Over decades, police and residents have built up mutual respect by Sue Dremann ast Palo Alto residents once held the kind of fear and E mistrust of police officers found in many communities of color. The police department in the 1990s was infiltrated by rogue cops who routinely abused resi- dents. One notorious group, who called themselves the “Wolf Pack,” beat people and shook down drug dealers. Lloyd Lee Lloyd In a story in the Palo Alto Weekly at the time, resident Elaine Crooks said she implored A crowd pours onto the streets of Palo Alto on June 6 as people protest police brutality and support the Black Lives Matter movement. police officers “Please don’t kill my son, let him go,” after they author and activist Julie Lyth- beat her son in front of her. RACIAL JUSTICE cott-Haims and retired judge “They said, ‘These are new bil- LaDoris Cordell, among others. ly clubs, and you’re the first we’re Speakers took the opportunity using them on,’” Crooks recalled. Massive march for change calls to call for major policy changes Things got so bad that the in policing. Eshoo said that on San Mateo County Civil Grand Monday, she’ll be introducing Jury in December 1997 recom- attention to racism locally to the House of Representatives mended the police department be Saturday’s demonstration sparks demands for new police policies sweeping reforms such as elimi- disbanded. nating the use of military-grade Pastor Paul Bains, police chap- by Lloyd Lee equipment and chokeholds in the lain for the East Palo Alto and n the second weekend since “For those who say that Palo and brown people don’t want police force. (See story on page Palo Alto police departments the death of George Floyd, Alto is segregated because of to feel othered at home — it’s 8.) Similarly, Wallace-Jones today, recalled that misfits from I thousands of protesters the cost of living, know this: exhausting.” urged the support of “8 Can’t other law enforcement agencies flocked to Palo Alto City Hall, There are black and brown peo- The protest, which was orga- Wait,” a recent campaign aimed who often couldn’t be hired any- where leaders, parents and ple who can afford to live here,” nized by four students — Ayinde to decrease police violence where else landed in the city. youth of Palo Alto and nearby said Diana Mazuera, 31, a Latina Olukotun, Cleo Goodwin and through a set of eight policies. “People were very fearful be- communities grabbed onto the Palo Alto resident and Google Katarina and Yasmine Hamady Several speakers including cause of the excessive use of pow- momentum of what’s now a employee, who spoke during the — attracted elected and commu- Cordell, a former Palo Alto er,” he said. global movement of protests open mike session of the Satur- nity leaders, including U.S. Rep. City Council member, seized After years of alleged abus- to call attention to harmful day, June 6, protest. “But black Anna Eshoo, Palo Alto Mayor the moment to tell a crowd of es and harassment — together police policies and entrenched and brown people feel othered Adrian Fine, Menlo Park Mayor mostly young protesters to vote with street violence and killings racial problems within the at work; black and brown people Cecilia Taylor, East Palo Alto and open drug dealing — the Midpeninsula. feel othered on the street; black Mayor Regina Wallace-Jones, (continued on page 16) (continued on page 10)

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nonprofit organizations and private see the city move faster on tackling ELECTION companies to address these needs. its most critical issues, including Burt also think the city hasn’t housing and parking. As a plan- been acting fast enough when it ning commissioner, he has helped Council race heats up as three more comes to addressing outstanding review and refine the city’s Hous- issues in the Police Department. He ing Work Plan and delved deep residents declare candidacy favors the policies for police reform into the details of its strategies for in the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign and enhancing downtown garages and Pat Burt, Ed Lauing, Cari Templeton hope to win seats in November he disagreed with the council’s de- expanding the city’s shuttle system, by Gennady Sheyner cision last December to reduce the which has just been eliminated be- scope of the independent police cause of budget cuts. He also has ith more than four that guided the redevelopment of homes, an action that voters over- auditor’s contract so that internal been dismayed by how long it has months still to go until a downtown neighborhood that turned in a referendum later that conflicts within the department taken the council to actually reach W Election Day in No- was formerly occupied by the year. But while that issue pitted are no longer audited. Burt said he solutions to these problems, Lau- vember, Palo Alto residents are Palo Alto Medical Foundation to his philosophy against that of Tom didn’t find staff’s arguments for ing told this news organization. throwing their hats in the ring for create housing, DuBois and Eric Filseth (both of the policy change persuasive and “My view is, by being on the the chance to occupy one of four retail and Heri- whom opposed the project and cited the vote as an example of a council, I can shape the agenda it- open seats on the seven-member tage Park. were elected to council the follow- broader pattern within the council: self and the timing of the agenda,” City Council. This week, three “I’ve never ing year), he found himself siding its failure to push back against rec- Lauing said. civic volunteers, including a for- stopped caring with their “slow-growth” wing in ommendations from city staff. Lauing believes encouraging mer Palo Alto mayor, announced about the com- the subsequent years. “There seems to be a pattern, in below-market-rate housing is a key their bids. munity and the Like DuBois, Filseth and Kou, the last couple of years at least, of way to encourage diversity in Palo Pat Burt, Ed Lauing and Cari issues,” Burt Burt supported raising the afford- excessive deference of the council Alto and address some of the city’s Templeton join attorney Rebecca said. “So even able housing impact fees that de- socioeconomic disparities. Pat Burt to staff on what are actual policy Eisenberg and incumbent Lydia when I’ve been velopers are required to pay when issues, which are the purview of The city, he said, needs to figure Kou, who have already declared off the council, I’ve continued building new projects. After the council, and too little oversight of out the economics in each segment their candidacies. to be active in issues, from ad- council raised the fees in late some of the aspects of what staff of the market and craft policies to Current Councilwoman Liz vocating for funding for afford- 2016, its decision was overturned is doing,” Burt said. address the fact that the “econom- Kniss will be terming out this year, able housing ... and the business in early 2017 by those on the ic playing field” between housing while Mayor Adrian Fine, Kou license tax, to building consensus council’s more growth-friendly Ed Lauing, and commercial developments has and Councilman Greg Tanaka are on things like grade separations.” wing, which included Kniss, Fine commissions veteran not been even, given that offices all eligible to seek fresh four-year On a council that often splin- and Tanaka. Lauing is no stranger to master fetch significantly higher rents terms. Fine and Tanaka are both tered into two factions, Burt didn’t Burt said he believes that de- plans, budget cuts and long nights than most residential properties. expected to run for re-election. fit neatly into either camp. A poli- cision was a mistake and argues spent behind the dais at City Hall. Addressing this could mean con- cy centrist and a political pragma- that without the reversal, the city The Palo Alto resident has spent tributing more money to building Pat Burt, former mayor tist, he often took the leading role would have more resources to sup- the past decade on the city’s Parks affordable housing or forging part- Burt, a two-time mayor and one in crafting policies and cobbled to- port affordable housing. He also and Recreation nerships with local corporations of the leading architects of Palo gether majorities from members of wants to raise money for afford- Commission and that are willing to help address the Alto’s land-use policies and infra- both camps. He helped shape ma- able housing and transportation the Planning and problem. structure plans, is eyeing a return jor land-use policies, such as of- through a business-license tax, a Transportation “We can’t just say, ‘What’s on to the City Council. fice caps in commercial areas and proposal that he has championed Commission, the table is the only structure.’ Burt is a City Hall veteran who the city’s infrastructure strategy, for years as a council member where he is cur- We’ve got to get more creative,” served on the council between which relies on hotel tax revenues and that he continued to advocate rently a member. Lauing said. 2008 and 2016. Prior to joining the to pay for major projects. since he left the council in 2016. Now, Lauing is As a planning commissioner, council, he had spent nine years on Burt was part of the council Burt believes that COVID-19 preparing to join Lauing has often talked about the the Planning and Transportation that in 2013 approved a residential and the economic shutdown have the race for the Ed Lauing need for more housing, though he Commission, including three as project on Maybell Avenue that in- created new social needs and that City Council. has approached the subject with chair. He also worked on the South cluded 60 apartments for low-in- the city needs to be more proac- Lauing, a corporate recruiter and of Forest Area plan, a document come seniors and 12 single-family tive in forging partnerships with former business executive, wants to (continued on page 12)

TAXATION Man wants to start wealth tax in Palo Alto Citizen initiative would charge residents with more than $50M in net worth by Gennady Sheyner evin Creaven came to Palo wife of late Apple CEO Steve Jobs of wealth inequality as a natural Alto last month with one and president of social investment and acceptable byproduct of capi- K ambitious goal: restrict firm Emerson Collective. talism, he believes it is spiraling sales of gasoline-fueled cars. Be- Creaven hopes that with Palo out of control. fore long, he picked up another: Alto as a launchpad, the wealth “When you have runaway

tax the richest of the rich. tax will eventually spread to other wealth inequality, you start to see Weekly file photo Creaven, who works as a chemi- parts of the country. Creaven, who societies start to collapse. It’s a cal engineer for San Diego County, supported U.S. Sen. Elizabeth pretty dangerous thing,” Creaven hopes local residents will help him Warren’s bid to be the Demo- told this news organization. achieve both in November when cratic presidential nominee, bor- The initiative states the extreme they go into the voting booth. He rows heavily from her wealth tax wealth inequality has historically A proposed wealth tax in Palo Alto would create a 2% wealth tax has just begun to collect signatures proposal. functioned as “a catalyst for se- on net worth above $50 million and a 3% wealth tax on net worth to place a wealth tax on the gen- His proposal would create a 2% vere unrest and social and politi- above $1 billion. eral election ballot, as well as for wealth tax on net worth above $50 cal instability.” a separate measure that would ban million and a 3% wealth tax on But the proposal could be a with incomes above $250,000 and cars that are valued at more than sales of gasoline-fueled cars that net worth above $1 billion. tough sell. As a “special tax,” it on married couples with incomes $50,000 and bought outside of cost more than $50,000. All Palo Alto households would would need approval from a two- of more than $500,000. The Wash- Palo Alto but registered in the city. Creaven, 29, makes no secret each receive $2,500 from the tax thirds majority of voters. ington state Court of Appeals Revenues from that tax would go of why he chose Palo Alto as the proceeds. The balance would go While Palo Alto voters have found the tax to be unconstitution- to the city’s general fund. place to launch the two efforts. to the state of California for gen- supported increases to the city’s al and now the ultimate decision is The bill would exempt com- It’s a relatively small city, which eral government functions. hotel tax rate in recent years, they with the state Supreme Court. mercial vehicles, RVs and vehicles means he would need to collect In addition, the measure would also rejected the city’s effort in Creaven hopes to also pick up manufactured before 2021. far fewer signatures (2,392) than impose a 40% “exit tax” on any 2009 to pass a business tax. some momentum on the Clean He said he believes the initiative he would in San Diego. And it has resident with a fortune of more Even if the measure meets the Vehicle Initiative, an effort that is politically feasible because “the a concentration of well-known than $50 million who is relocating high threshold for passage, it will would ban the sale or leasing of majority of people aren’t buying billionaires, a list that includes either abroad or to a place within likely meet legal challenges, much gasoline vehicles that cost more gas cars that are over $50,000.” Q Facebook CEO Mark Zucker- the United States that doesn’t have like the wealth tax that Seattle vot- than $50,000 pre-tax, begin- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner berg, Google co-founder Larry an equivalent wealth tax. ers approved in 2017. That tax im- ning Jan. 1, 2021. It would also can be emailed at gsheyner@ Page and Laurene Powell Jobs, While he sees a certain amount posed a 2.25% rate on individuals add a 2.5% sales tax on gasoline paweekly.com.

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some significant gaps between the While the department has been Police department’s practices and the ‘8 Can’t Wait’ policies by Campaign Zero the subject of several complaints (continued from page 5) policies recommended by the “8 about excessive force, deadly Can’t Wait” campaign. On three • Ban chokeholds and strangleholds shootings have been very rare in as vice chair of the Santa Clara of the eight policies, the city ap- • Require de-escalation Palo Alto. The department re- County Human Rights Commis- pears well aligned. For another ports only one such incident in sion, also support “8 Can’t Wait.” one, which pertains to chokeholds • Require warning before shooting the past 18 years, the 2015 shoot- Citing Campaign Zero, Stone told and “sleeper holds,” the depart- ing of William Raff outside of a the council on June 8 that cities ment’s policy is at odds with the • Exhaust all alternatives before shooting group home in downtown Palo that have adopted all eight of campaign’s recommendation. • Duty to intervene Alto by an officer. Footage of that these policies have had 72% fewer On the remaining four, the incident, which was reviewed and police-involved killings than cit- department has policies that are • Ban shooting at moving vehicles released by the Santa Clara Dis- ies that have adopted none. largely consistent with “8 Can’t • Require use of force continuum trict Attorney’s Office, showed “These are common-sense re- Wait,” though recent cases and Raff charging at the police officer forms that have been proven to police audits suggest that these • Require comprehensive reporting while holding a kitchen knife and dramatically reduce the amount policies have not been consistent- ignoring repeated admonitions by of deaths caused by police,” Stone ly followed by local officers. officers to drop the knife before said. The Palo Alto Police Depart- discharging their firearm at the Wait” policies that require warn- the officer fired his gun. What would adoption of “8 ment appears to be following the vehicle or any of its occupants.” ings — and exhaustion of other Can’t Wait” policies mean to Palo guidelines that “ban shooting at The policy also bars officers alternatives — before shooting Alto? moving vehicles,” “require warn- from shooting at any part of the are captured in the department’s Neck holds allowed Jonsen said Monday that the ing before shooting” and require vehicle in an attempt to disable policy manual, which allows an in Palo Alto city’s department is already “re- officers to “exhaust all alterna- it. The only time an officer is al- officer to use deadly force only in The one area in which the de- ally closely aligned” with “8 Can’t tives before shooting.” lowed to fire at a moving vehicle cases where there is “imminent partment’s policies deviate from Wait,” in at least seven of the eight The department’s policy manu- is when an officer “reasonably threat of death or serious bodily the recommendations of “8 Can’t areas. (See sidebar for the eight al explicitly states that shots fired believes there are no other rea- injury” to themselves or someone Wait,” the Obama Task Force recommended policies.) at a moving vehicle are “rarely sonable means available to avert else. It also allows deadly force and other police departments is A review of the department’s effective” and directs officers to the threat of the vehicle, or if when an officer is trying to stop “carotid control,” a grappling policies and recent incidents offers “move out of the path of an ap- deadly force other than the ve- a fleeing subject and believes technique in which one person a more mixed picture, suggesting proaching vehicle instead of hicle is directed at the officer or there is “imminent risk of serious bends their arm around another others.” bodily injury or death to any other person’s neck, cutting off the flow That, apparently, is a rare oc- person if the subject is not imme- of blood to the brain through the currence. According to the de- diately apprehended.” carotid arteries on either side of partment, no officer has fired at “Under such circumstances, a the windpipe. Celebrate Pride a moving vehicle in at least 25 verbal warning should precede In the aftermath of George years. the use of deadly force, where Floyd’s death several police de- with Avenidas! Similarly, the two “8 Can’t feasible,” the policy states. partments, including those in Los LAW ENFORCEMENT LGBTQ Empowerment Eshoo takes steps to and Connections Group increase police accountability Social Clubs Congresswoman helps introduce legislation, author letter by Jamey Padojino ays after speaking before reforms in order to receive exist- peaceful protesters across the Lesbian Social Group thousands of protesters ing federal grant funding.” United States. D outside Palo Alto City The proposed legislation calls Signed by 35 members of Hall who called attention to po- for an end to chokeholds, carotid Congress, the letter — ad- lice brutality, U.S. Rep. Anna holds and no-knock warrants dressed to the FBI, the National Friendly Men Eshoo this week joined federal by federal officers and restric- Guard Bureau, the Drug En- lawmakers in tions on sending military-grade forcement Administration and Social Walking Group proposing ma- equipment to state and local law Customs and Border Protection jor reforms for enforcement agencies. — was motivated by recent evi- law enforce- Federal officers would also dence and media reports indicat- Virtual Town Hall ment and rais- be required to use dashboard ing that the agencies made use Presentations ing concerns and body cameras, the latter of of aircraft equipped with sur- over reported which would also be mandated veillance tools during protests surveillance for state and local law enforce- that followed the May 25 death Friendly Visitor/ of peaceful Anna Eshoo ment agencies, which would of Floyd while in police custody demonstrators. receive dollars from the federal in Minneapolis. Pen Pal Program Eshoo is among more than government for the equipment. The equipment cited in the let- 160 Democrats within the The act also seeks to change ter includes tools that can collect House of Representatives who language in federal criminal cellphone location data; “Sting- introduced on Monday the Jus- statutes so officers charged rays,” which have the ability to PRIDE 2020 Celebration tice in Policing Act of 2020, “a in court would be prosecuted collect data on phone calls, text bold first step to rebuild the lost based on a “recklessness” stan- messages and browsing history trust between police depart- dard as opposed to a “willful- of nearby cellular devices; vari- ments and the communities ness” standard. ous facial recognition technol- they serve, and help heal our A National Police Misconduct ogy; automated license plate country,” she stated in a press Registry would also be created readers; and other surveillance release. “to prevent problematic officers technology. “The deaths of George Floyd, who are fired or leave one agen- The letter also expressed Breonna Taylor and so many cy from moving to another ju- “deep and profound concerns” others demonstrate the lack of risdiction without any account- over surveillance tactics that For dates and details, accountability and justice when ability,” according to a fact sheet they said “are significantly please call (650) 289-5417 or it comes to the killing of black on the legislation. chilling the First Amendment men and women in our country,” On Tuesday morning, a rights of Americans.” Q visit www.avenidas.org Eshoo said. “Importantly, the Democratic coalition co-led by Bay City News Service 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto legislation does not defund police Eshoo and Rep. Bobby Rush, contributed to this report. departments. Rather, it requires D-Illinois, signed a letter that Digital Editor Jamey Padojino With support from the County of Santa Clara, state and local law enforcement demanded that federal agencies can be emailed at jpadojino@ "vwViœv /+Ƃvv>ˆÀà to institute these important stop all illegal surveillance of paweekly.com.

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Angeles, San Diego and Phoe- the ignition to keep the man from nix, have declared that they will leaving and tried unsuccessfully LAW ENFORCEMENT suspend use of the carotid con- to pull the driver out of his vehi- trol hold. California Gov. Gavin cle. Ultimately, the man got out of Newsom also said that state police his car and began to approach the Governor calls for end to carotid will no longer be trained to use officer, who fired a Taser. this technique. When the man kept approach- artery restraint by police The “8 Can’t Wait” campaign ing, the officer tackled the man lists “Ban chokeholds and stran- and engaged in a “lengthy wres- Excessive use of force has ‘no place’ in policing, Newsom says gleholds” as the very first of its tling-style struggle” with him by Sue Dremann eight proposals for police de- on the ground. According to the partments. Allowing officers to audit, the officer used a carotid ov. Gavin Newsom ex- by officers decades ago, New- committed by a peace officer choke or strangle civilians, the hold in an effort to overcome the pressed during a June som said, but strangleholds were was justifiable when arresting a campaign’s website states, “re- driver’s resistance and got him G 5 press conference his still being used. person who committed a felony sults in the unnecessary death or into handcuffs just as backup of- support for ending the use of ca- Newsom used the press con- and the person was fleeing or serious injury of civilians.” Such ficers arrived. rotid holds on detainees, which ference, which over the past two resisting arrest. restraints “must be banned in all The auditor concluded that the is similar to the one used on months has largely focused on AB 392 limits deadly force cases.” carotid control hold “appeared to George Floyd in Minneapolis. issues related to COVID-19, to to defend against an imminent Palo Alto’s policy on carotid give (the officer) the final advan- “Across this country, we train emphasize the state’s commit- threat of death or serious bodily control holds (or “sleeper holds”) tage that he needed to handcuff techniques on ment to change and improve injury to the officer or to anoth-

doesn’t go nearly that far. The de- the suspect.” strangleholds California of State Courtesy its treatment of people of color. er person, among other reasons partment’s policy manual states that put peo- He has traveled throughout the related to a threat of serious that proper use of carotid control ple’s lives at state to speak with community injury or immediate threat of hold “may be effective in restrain- When officers don’t risk,” Newsom leaders about the racial inequi- death. ing a violent or combative individ- follow the policy said. “Now, ties and subsequent outrage over That bill hasn’t stopped vio- ual,” though it restricts use of the On the other four “8 Can’t we can argue police abuses. lence by police and mistrust, tactic to officers who successfully Wait” policies, Palo Alto’s record that these are “The black community does however, Newsom said. Senate complete training. is mixed. While the department used as excep- not need to change. We need to Gavin Newsom Bill 230, legislation on implicit It also advises officers to limit has policies that are largely con- tions, but at the change,” he said. “We can’t be bias training enacted in Septem- carotid control only to those situ- sistent with the campaign, recent end of the day, a carotid hold, long on rhetoric and short on ber 2019, is set to go into effect ations in which a subject is “vio- incidents suggest that officers (which) literally is designed to results.” in January 2021. Newsom said lent or physically resisting” or in don’t always follow these policies. stop people’s blood from flow- The governor said the state his staff is looking into imple- which they have “demonstrated Two of these pertain to use of ing into their brain, has no place will also look at standardizing menting some of the bill before an intention to be violent and rea- force. “8 Can’t Wait” calls for any longer in the 21st-century how force is used in protests, that time, however. sonably appear to have potential departments to “require use of practices and policing,” he said. such as the use of tear gas and He added that the state is to harm officers, him/herself or force continuum,” which restricts He has directed California projectiles such as rubber bullets. working to address disparities others.” the most severe force to the “most police departments to end the Currently, municipalities have related to incarceration, pre- The department further restricts extreme situations” and creates practice immediately. their own policies, which vary. natal care, early education and use of carotid control hold when “clear policy restrictions on the Newsom’s comments came a The state enacted Assembly other programs. He noted that an incident involves a woman use of each police weapon and day after Assemblyman Mike Bill 392 last August, which only 10% of black students have who is known to be pregnant, an tactic.” Gipson, D-Carson, introduced is the country’s toughest law met proficiency standards by the elderly individual or an “obvious The reform campaign also Assembly Bill 119 to make it il- against the use of force. The eighth grade. Q juvenile.” But even in these cases, asks departments to “require de- legal to use carotid restraint. bill redefines when homicide Staff Writer Sue Dremann the tactic is not prohibited. The escalation” and, where possible, The state banned chokeholds, by an officer is justifiable. Un- can be emailed at sdremann@ policy manual states that its use to communicate with subjects, also known as neck restraints, der previous law, a homicide paweekly.com. in these cases “should generally maintain distance and eliminate be avoided unless the totality of the need to use force. the circumstances indicates that But video footage from the ar- Benitez responded, “You’re going In the Alvarez arrest, however, In March, the city released the other available options reason- rests of Gustavo Alvarez in Febru- to be bleeding a whole lot more.” none of the officers intervened. first police audit since October ably appear ineffective, or would ary 2018 and of Julio Arevalo in The video from the Arevalo ar- Furthermore, the use of force was 2018. And last December, the present a greater danger to the of- July 2019 shows officers making rest similarly showed an officer not mentioned in Benitez’s arrest City Council agreed to change the ficer, the subject or others, and the little effort to “de-escalate” the using force with little apparent report, despite department policy city’s contract with the auditing officer reasonably believes that situation or to avoid using force. provocation. The surveillance that states, “Any use of force by a firm, OIR Group, to shield from the need to control the individual In the Alvarez arrest, which was footage, which was obtained by member of this department shall review incidents that involve in- outweighs the risk of applying a captured by his home surveillance Arevalo’s attorney, Cody Salfen, be documented promptly, com- ternal conflicts within the depart- carotid control hold.” system, officers broke the door to shows Sgt. Thomas DeStefano pletely and accurately in an ap- ment. That move followed reports According to the Palo Alto Po- his residence at the Buena Vista arresting Arevalo near the en- propriate report.” of a 2014 incident in which an of- lice Department, there has only Mobile Home Park. One point- trance to Happy Donuts on El Thus, while the department’s ficer used a racial epithet toward been one case in the past decade ed his gun at Alvarez, who was Camino Real. After pinning him policy is consistent with “8 Can’t another officer, who is black. Af- in which an officer employed the unarmed. to the railing in front of the do- Wait” proposal to “require com- ter OIR Group reviewed the in- tactic — in 2016, when an offi- Then four officers pinned him to nut shop, DeStefano appears to prehensive reporting,” both Al- cident in early 2019, city leaders cer tried to arrest an individual the hood of a car and handcuffed flip Arevalo to the ground. The varez’s arrest and the council’s reportedly asked the firm not to on suspicion of driving under the him. He was already restrained 23-year-old Arevalo reportedly recent actions on police audits publicize that report as they be- influence. when the arresting officer, Sgt. suffered a concussion and a shat- raise questions about the city’s gan to change the rules to exclude According to a report from the Wayne Benitez, slammed him tered orbital bone and didn’t face commitment to transparency and internal conflicts from the audi- city’s independent police auditor, into the car’s windshield. When any charges. accountability. tor’s scope. the officer took the keys out of Alvarez said he was bleeding, DeStefano was also involved During the June 8 meeting, Jonsen told the council on June in the 2013 arrest of Los Al- Jonsen highlighted the city’s use 8 that hearing residents criticize tos Hills resident Tyler Harney, of body cameras and argued that the department was “rough.” But who reportedly suffered convul- no other department has a more even as he defended the depart- sions during a traffic stop. Har- comprehensive video-capturing ment from public accusations, he ney later alleged in a suit that system. said he believes that the police an officer put his knee against The department also takes profession “can do better and Harney’s back and neck, while pride, he said, in having an in- must do better.” another one pulled and twisted dependent auditor to ensure in- “Are we capable of improv- back his arm, injuring his arm creased accountability. ing? Absolutely. Are we willing and shoulder (the city approved Yet the department’s actions to improve? Always. That is what a $250,000 settlement with Har- haven’t always followed the spirit we strive for each and every day,” ney in 2016). of the “8 Can’t Wait” policy on Jonsen said. Q Consistent with the “8 Can’t comprehensive reporting. The Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner Wait” campaign, Palo Alto Police department has regularly fought can be emailed at gsheyner@ Department already has a “duty requests for the release of video paweekly.com. Veronica Weber to intervene” policy that requires footage from police vehicles and any officer who observes another body cameras. Police audits, About the cover: Protesters officer using force beyond that which had traditionally been re- stand outside the Palo Alto which is objectively reasonable leased twice a year, are becoming Police Department during a A Palo Alto police officer gets into his vehicle outside the to “intercede to prevent the use both more rare and more narrow march against police brutality department’s headquarters on Forest Avenue. of unreasonable force.” in scope. on June 6. Photo by Lloyd Lee.

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youth summits with more than East Palo Alto 400 young people and families (continued from page 5) and law enforcement. Then-Chief Ronald Davis, who community decided to do some- joined the department in 2005, thing about it. focused on a community policing Now in the city of roughly model. He got rid of the rogue of- 30,000 residents join with police ficers. Bains and Davis met with officers on bike rides through the alleged gang members who were most troubled neighborhoods, and identified as the most violent and police Chief Al Pardini walks the offered them help to find jobs and precincts with officers to get to resources for their families — if know residents. the young people agreed to get out On June 6, Pardini joined a of the gang life. If they refused memorial demonstration honor- help and committed crimes, they ing Minneapolis resident George would be arrested and jailed, po- Floyd, who died at the hands of lice told them. police officers. “That program was very suc- What improved relations be- cessful. We got many people jobs tween East Palo Alto police and and out of gangs,” Davis said. the city’s residents is collabora- Davis, who after nine years left tion, community members say. to become executive director of After the city was labeled the President Barack Obama’s Task country’s per-capita murder capi- Force on 21st Century Policing, tal in the 1990s, Bains and other is now a partner of a nonprofit How important is having Safe, Clean faith leaders began working to- organization focused on policing gether with nonprofit groups, reform. He was appointed earlier Water and Natural Flood Protection in including One East Palo Alto, to this month as an adviser to Gov. change policing in the city. Gavin Newsom on policing and Bains established a chaplaincy social justice reform. He recalled Santa Clara County to you? to bridge the gap between law what brought about changes in enforcement and the commu- East Palo Alto. As our community faces nity. Faith leaders and nonprofits “The key was not the commu- serious public health chal- ran a campaign, Promoting Life nity policing ideas that I brought. lenges, it is essential that Thwarting Crime and Prevent- We had a very engaged and ac- Valley Water continues to ing Violence, and partnered with tive community that wanted provide Safe, Clean Water the police department. They ran change. The community was the & Natural Flood Protection for all. Valley Water plays a vital role as part of the greater public infrastructure system Online This Week and providing reliable drink- These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online ing water supplies during throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto emergencies is one of our top Online.com/news. priorities. The Safe, Clean Water working to repair and replace nity is contending with new Police search for drive-by gunman and Natural Flood Protection our aging dams and expand challenges such as emergen- Detectives are looking for a man who fired multiple shots at an Program, a parcel tax over- our reservoirs to ensure we cies, natural disasters, climate occupied car near U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto on Wednesday whelmingly approved by 74% have enough water even in change, population growth, morning, according to police. (Posted June 10, 8:15 p.m.) of voters in 2012, is putting the face of natural disasters and uncertain imported water Elementary schools aim for in-person classes your tax dollars to work to or droughts. Through steady supplies. We are seeking your The Palo Alto school district is aiming to bring all elementary make sure your drinking wa- collaboration with our city input as we explore potential- school students back to campuses in person this fall, though their ter is safe. Projects funded by partners and the community, ly updating and enhancing classrooms will look vastly different. (Posted June 10, 9:44 a.m.) the program are also making we are reducing toxins, haz- this program to meet Santa Foothill-De Anza faces 10% funding drop steady progress to protect ards and contaminants in our Clara County’s current and The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is expect- residents and businesses waterways by removing litter future needs. ing deep funding cuts starting next year, with the newly approved from flooding and sea-level from encampments. 2020-21 budget expected to saddle the district with over $11 mil- lion in deficit spending despite efforts to keep costs down. (Posted rise. At the same time, we are We know our commu- June 9, 4:50 p.m.) Volunteer contact tracers needed What matters most to you? Santa Clara County needs an estimated 1,000 volunteers by Is it that the water that voice as we explore designing July 27 to help ramp up its COVID-19 contact-tracing program, which will identify and test people who were exposed to someone flows through our commu- an updated Safe, Clean Water, with COVID-19 so they can be tested and quarantined. For more nity is free of toxins and and Natural Flood Protection information about volunteering, go to bit.ly/2zmb6uS. (Posted June contaminants? Or that our Program that better meets the 9, 12:29 p.m.) water supplies are safe in case future water needs of Santa School reopening guidelines released of an emergency or natural Clara County. The California Department of Education released on Monday Santa Clara Valley Water disaster? Perhaps you support much-anticipated guidance for reopening schools this fall. 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Page 10 • June 12, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Upfront one that was leading. This police shows the impact of those ef- department was smart enough to forts. As protests of police bru- lead side by side and to follow” tality erupted across the nation what the community wanted, he in May, Mark Dinan, sponsor of said during a phone interview on the Facebook page East Palo Alto Monday. Neighbors, asked the group how Despite the progress, the de- they feel about their own police partment had turnover at the top department. The response was after Davis left, with four interim overwhelmingly positive. chiefs before Pardini took charge Still, there are some who say in November 2014. He inherited there’s work to be done. JT Faraji, an understaffed department with founder of Tha Hood Squad Art low morale. Collective and The Real Com- munity Coalition, a grassroots social justice organization, said ‘To miss this East Palo Alto is probably better opportunity would than most cities as far as com- munity policing goes. But he has be a travesty of heard from people who have had justice.’ negative interactions with officers from other cities’ departments. – Ronald Davis, former East Palo Alto police “don’t hold East Palo Alto police chief other police departments account- able. They call in other depart- Magali Gauthier He told staff he would find ments that are racist for backup. quality people. “Not a warm body They allow the officers to come to fill the seat,” he recalled. in here, and they are terrorizing Candidates take polygraph residents,” he said. “How can you East Palo Alto Sgt. Matafanua Lualemaga chats with Eugene Jackson at the East Palo Alto Boxing Club and psychological tests. Each stand by and watch? That’s your on June 10. must have a successful interview residents you are supposed to be with the chief. He restructured protecting and serving.” Who is going to come out at 3 “I disagree with the federal gov- militarization and displays of the department and revised the Sometimes, he said, there is too a.m. to deal with a psychiatric ernment that this is not systemic police force have trickled down department’s policies and prac- much policing. During a recent emergency?” he said. (racism),” he said. through the decades. tices manual to follow state poli- incident involving an aggressive Davis said he agrees with some Even the vast majority of police Now is the time for deep cies and training. His officers dog, 11 officers, including four of the prescriptions of the “8 Can’t who are good officers are forced to change, he said. take a 40-hour course on crisis from Menlo Park, arrived on Wait” campaign, which has put engage in practices that are rooted “To miss this opportunity intervention and de-escalation scene. Yet no one called animal forth eight policy prescriptions in systemic injustice, he said. would be a travesty of justice,” he techniques. control, he said. to reduce police violence. But as During the civil rights move- said. “I just hope we take a hold Late last year, they began train- Pardini disputed Faraji’s char- a 35-year veteran of law enforce- ment in the 1960s, police depart- of it and don’t lose momentum.” Q ing on a simulator that teaches of- acterization that East Palo Alto ment, he said there’s also a need to ments were a tool of oppression to Staff Writer Sue Dremann ficers how their choices can affect fails to hold other agencies’ offi- break with the fundamental police be used against people of color, he can be emailed at sdremann@ the outcome of a situation. cers accountable. culture. said. Those practices of increased paweekly.com. The department hired more of- “I expect the same from them ficers of color. About 49.4% are that I do from my officers,” he nonwhite — 7.8% are black — said. and 55% of all staff are people When there is an issue, he calls of color, according to department the head of that officer’s agency data. and asks for them to look into the Since 2015, the department conduct. On a couple of occasions has sponsored members of the he has put residents who have a community to become officers complaint in touch with the chief through the Community Service of the outside agency, he said. Aide Program, in which residents He acknowledged, though, that first take on parking enforcement there will always be some chal- and community aid duties and lenges in police departments as then attend the police academy new relationships develop and for free. new people come on board who Pardini also worked the streets, must be trained. knocking on doors in neighbor- hoods with his commanders and Momentum for reform other officers to introduce himself With a nationwide movement and to listen to residents’ con- underway to reform or defund cerns. Over time, residents came police departments, Pardini re- to trust the department. The tip cently put together a document to line, which had been silent for so explain the achievements and ob- long, began to light up. jectives of the department, which “Over the last five years, there’s has a $12 million budget. been a 60% reduction in violent He said he’s concerned that too crime. The community realizes much is being asked of police of- they own a big part of that. The ficers. Police in recent years are department has 38 sworn officers performing tasks they never had (and 14 civilian staff members) to do before, like respond to men- including me now. With people tal health calls. Municipalities in the community involved, that need to make sure there is ade- has grown tentacles of hundreds quate funding and infrastructure of people in the community all for new agencies to handle the working with us,” he said. services that officers currently A look at the community’s provide, he said. response on social media posts “It’s a tall order to splinter off.

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As the council wants to create a voucher pro- Candidates was preparing to gram to give people incentives to (continued from page 7) pass a resolution use public transportation, which in support of would include waiving fares for SLAC Employment - Staff Engineer 3 more caution and less zeal than the Black Lives students. Stanford Univ/SLAC seeks Staff Engineer 3 to serve as primary some of the commission’s staunch- Matter move- As a member of the commis- source of eng support for power system control modeling and est housing advocates, notably Mi- ment, Templeton sion, Templeton has been an design and hw and sw programming for embedded sys and chael Alcheck and William Riggs. told the council advocate for more bicycling im- power electronics. Bach. in mech eng., EE or rel. field + 4 yrs In 2018, for example, he was part that the need for Cari Templeton provements and more housing exp or master’s + 2 yrs exp. 2 yrs must include full stack power of a narrow majority that voted to police reform is construction. She typically votes systems test facility development, hardware and software dev delay adoption of a new “afford- a long-standing issue that did not with the more pro-growth fac- and operation of high power density power electronics device incl frequency inverters; control algorithms, system models for able housing overlay” zone so that start with George Floyd’s death tion, which also includes William high power equipment interfacing power systems; LabVIEW the city can further analyze the while in Minneapolis police cus- Riggs and Michael Alcheck, and software. Position requires travel to Stanford, CA worksite 2 days impacts of the policy change (oth- tody last month or the violent ar- her votes in 2019 helped ensure per month. May telecommute up to 1 day/month. Email resume ers supported immediate creation rest of a resident at Buena Vista that Riggs and Alcheck would to [email protected] and reference ID#4048. Principals only. of the new zone, which the council Mobile Home Park in 2018. serve as the commission’s chair ultimately approved). “What is new is that our com- and vice chair that year. This To place an ad, call 650.223.6597 or email [email protected]. Yet he also has been an enthusi- munity is now done waiting,” year, however, she secured the astic supporter of numerous hous- Templeton said. “We are done unanimous endorsement of her ing projects, including a mixed-use waiting for leadership from mem- colleagues in becoming the com- development with 17 condomini- bers of the City Council on these mission chair. um units that was approved last matters of literal life and death. While often characterized as year at the former Compadres res- The time is now.” a housing advocate, Templeton taurant on El Camino Real. Templeton told this news orga- said she believes it’s not helpful Before joining the planning nization that she sees a tension to divide the community into two 995 Fictitious Name You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, commission in 2017, Lauing had between the city’s slow and me- camps: YIMBY and NIMBY. Statement you may file with the court a Request for spent seven years on the Parks and thodical way of operating and the “I think most of the people in SV DISRUPT Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of Recreation Commission, including need for urgent action. Palo Alto are somewhere along FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT an inventory and appraisal of estate assets File No.: FBN665344 or of any petition or account as provided in three as the commission’s chair. “I feel in this moment, we need the spectrum,” Templeton told The following person (persons) is (are) doing Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Lauing said that over the past to move faster. There are people this news organization. “So I business as: Special Notice form is available from the month, he has been concerned who are suffering and we need think it would be better for us to SV Disrupt, located at 535 Arastradero Road, court clerk. Suite 101, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Attorney for Petitioner: about the council’s process for quicker action,” Templeton said. reframe how we look at the hous- County. Stephen Vernon/Cecelia C. Fusich adopting a new budget, which “It’s one of the things I want to ing conversation. I think it would This business is owned by: An Individual. Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP The name and residence address of the 2479 E. Bayshore Rd. Suite 220 includes about $40 million in ex- help with.” be more productive and we’d be Palo Alto, CA 94303 registrant(s) is(are): pense cuts. Rather than clearly One of her priorities, if elected, able to build more projects.” Q (650) 493-8070 BENJAMIN DAI setting priorities and making cuts would be to move ahead with Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner 4136 Abel Ave. (PAW May 29; June 5, 12, 2020) Palo Alto, CA 94306 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE based on the city’s values, the coun- strategies to reduce car traffic and can be emailed at gsheyner@ Registrant began transacting business under OF: cil is making major cuts in just encourage more biking. She also paweekly.com. the fictitious business name(s) listed above PAMELA STALEY HERR on 5/6/2020. Case No.: 20PR188119 about every critical department, This statement was filed with the County To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, including public safety and com- Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on May contingent creditors, and persons who may munity services. He said he would 12, 2020. otherwise be interested in the will or estate, (PAW May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 2020) or both, of PAMELA STALEY HERR. have preferred to see the city delay A Petition for Probate has been filed by: some of its major infrastructure Public Agenda 997 All Other Legals CHRISTIANNA H. KIENITZ in the Superior projects to preserve services. AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: The Petition for Probate requests that: Lauing said he believes his de- GLORIA L. READE CHRISTIANNA H. KIENITZ be appointed as CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to approve Community personal representative to administer the cade of experience as a commis- Case No.: 20PR187813 Development Block Grant funding allocations for 2020-2021; pass a To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, estate of the decedent. sioner has prepared him well for contingent creditors, and persons who may The petition requests authority to administer serving on council. resolution updating the city’s transportation analysis to comply with the estate under the Independent otherwise be interested in the will or estate, “I know what the job is. ... The state Senate Bill 743; and approve new lease agreements with the or both, of GLORIA READE. Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative Palo Alto Unified School District for Cubberley Community Center. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: combination of my business back- to take many actions without obtaining GORDON READE in the Superior Court of The virtual meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15. It will be court approval. Before taking certain very ground and my city background California, County of SANTA CLARA. important actions, however, the personal broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, at youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto The Petition for Probate requests that: give me a great platform to keep representative will be required to give notice GORDON READE be appointed as personal and midpenmedia.org. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so to interested persons unless they have making decisions on tough issues,” representative to administer the estate of the waived notice or consented to the proposed Lauing said. by dialing 669-900-6833 and by using Meeting ID: 362 027 238. decedent. action.) The independent administration The petition requests the decedent’s will authority will be granted unless an interested CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to discuss the next steps in and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. person files an objection to the petition and Cari Templeton, The will and any codicils are available for shows good cause why the court should not advancing the city’s Sustainability/Climate Action Plan; review budget examination in the file kept by the court. planning commission grant the authority. adjustments related to the COVID-19 emergency; and consider The petition requests authority to administer A HEARING on the petition will be held on head the estate under the Independent July 27, 2020 at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 13 of the establishing a pension-funding policy. The virtual meeting will begin at 6 Administration of Estates Act. (This authority Superior Court of California, County of Santa p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. It will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, will allow the personal representative Templeton, a community vol- Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, at youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and midpenmedia.org. Those wishing to take many actions without obtaining CA, 95113. unteer and housing advocate who court approval. Before taking certain very If you object to the granting of the petition, to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and by using important actions, however, the personal chairs Palo Alto’s Planning and you should appear at the hearing and state Meeting ID: 362 027 238. representative will be required to give notice your objections or file written objections Transportation Commission, an- to interested persons unless they have with the court before the hearing. Your nounced Monday night that she waived notice or consented to the proposed appearance may be in person or by your UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission plans action.) The independent administration attorney. will be seeking a seat on the City authority will be granted unless an interested If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor Council. to discuss the city’s water system operations, the demand-side person files an objection to the petition and of the decedent, you must file your claim management report for Fiscal Year 2019, advanced metering shows good cause why the court should not Templeton, a Barron Park resi- with the court and mail a copy to the infrastructure, and the city’s 2020 Sustainability/Climate Action Plan. grant the authority. personal representative appointed by the dent who worked as a program A HEARING on the petition will be held on court within the later of either (1) four manager at Google until 2017, said The virtual meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17. Those July 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 13 of the months from the date of first issuance of wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and Superior Court of California, County of Santa letters to a general personal representative, she would like to help make the Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California city a more inclusive and innova- using Meeting ID: 973 1647 9916. CA, 95113. Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date If you object to the granting of the petition, tive place. She supports reforming of mailing or personal delivery to you of a The committee plans to you should appear at the hearing and state notice under section 9052 of the California the Police Department and setting CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE ... your objections or file written objections Probate Code. Other California statutes and “inclusion goals” in all city pro- review recent City Council and Board of Trustee meetings, and discuss with the court before the hearing. Your legal authority may affect your rights as a COVID-19 coordination, the Cubberley Community Center lease and the appearance may be in person or by your creditor. You may want to consult with an grams to make sure underrepre- attorney. attorney knowledgeable in California law. sented voices are heard. city’s effort on grade separation at rail crossings. The virtual meeting will If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor You may examine the file kept by the court. begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. Those wishing to participate of the decedent, you must file your claim If you are a person interested in the estate, Speaking at Monday’s council with the court and mail a copy to the you may file with the court a Request for meeting, Templeton said she has by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 739 personal representative appointed by the Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of been encouraged by how the Palo 622 589. court within the later of either (1) four an inventory and appraisal of estate assets months from the date of first issuance of or of any petition or account as provided in Alto community came together to letters to a general personal representative, Probate Code section 1250. A Request for face recent challenges, including PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission plans to elect its as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Special Notice form is available from the officers; discuss temporary public art initiatives; hear an update about Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date court clerk. the COVID-19 pandemic that led to of mailing or personal delivery to you of a Attorney for Petitioner: the shelter-in-place order, the tough the California Avenue Public Art Master Plan; discuss upcoming notice under section 9052 of the California Robert K. Roskoph, Esq. council agenda items pertaining to the commission; hear an update Probate Code. Other California statutes and 2479 E. Bayshore Road, Ste. 155 budget discussion in which the city legal authority may affect your rights as a Palo Alto, CA 94303 cut about $40 million in expenses on Code:ART2; and discuss temporary public art for King Plaza and creditor. You may want to consult with an (650) 321-5000 and, most recently, the demands for the Palo Alto Art Center. The virtual meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on attorney knowledgeable in California law. (PAW June 5, 12, 19, 2020) criminal justice reforms, which she Thursday, June 18. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by Call 650-223-6578 or email [email protected] for legal advertising. said she supports. dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 979 8171 9646.

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kid,” Talbert said in a speech. “He Alto Police Department, stating March said, ‘No, I cannot play with you that the department had not banned (continued from page 5) because your skin is dirty.’ I was chokeholds and that its arrest re- floored. I did not know why he cords revealed “more racial bias President Donald Trump out of said that.” than 81% of CA depts,” according the White House. Cleo Goodwin, 20, who is grad- to policescorecard.org. Many of the youth members uating from De Anza College, For many black residents of Palo of the protest used this oppor- called for an end to the endless Alto, seeing crowds of protesters tunity to talk about their experi- loop of hashtags, videos and “the recognizing that black lives matter ences of racism within their own R.I.P.s” that follow the senseless inspired a new feeling of visibility community. death of a black individual. and acceptance within their own Enola Talbert, 17, a student at “This city, this country, is way community. Mountain View High School, re- too comfortable with black people “I really wanted to see whether

Lloyd Lee Lloyd called being in day care when she being uncomfortable,” Goodwin the people of this primarily white first “realized she was black.” said. community would come out and “I was hanging out with one During a 4-mile march, which stand with us,” said Michel-Ange Protest organizer Ayinde Olukotun, a graduate of Menlo School, of my other black friends ... and began and ended at King Plaza Siaba, 21, a Paly graduate and Palo addresses the crowd during a peaceful demonstration at King Plaza we wanted someone else to join in front of City Hall, people Alto resident of about 10 years. in Palo Alto on June 6. us, so we asked this Caucasian took their signs and their chants “This is the first time where I felt through downtown Palo Alto to like this community, as a whole, El Camino Real, Oregon Express- stands with me and accepts me.” way and through Old Palo Alto, Olukotun, a recent Menlo Christopher Michael Lundin and drivers, diners and residents School graduate who had also or- along the way were interrupted by ganized a protest on June 1, said December 21, 1952 – June 4, 2020 shouts of “No Justice, No Peace,” the demonstrations were not only “Black Lives Matter,” and “I can’t a way to address racism within lo- Christopher Lundin passed away many people he worked with, this was Chris to breathe.” cal communities but also a call-to- unexpectedly in the early morning of June 4th a T. He continued working with the Amy J. Blue In a sea of cardboard signs call- action for cities such as Palo Alto. at his home in Palo Alto. election committee even after he retired. ing for change, some posters were “It’s not just a problem of un- Born in San Francisco in 1952 as an early One of his many passions was volunteering to directed at Palo Alto’s history and derprivileged communities, of Christmas gift to his parents, Walter Crocker support peace and justice through organizations presence of racist practices. communities with a large popu- and Alice Ferrera Lundin, Chris was the first of such as Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA) and Olga Muys, 15, held a sign lation of people of color, of com- five children and gracefully performed the role Multi-faith Voices for Peace and Justice (MVPJ). that read “Palo Alto was built on munities that have police bru- of big brother until he died. He attended Our He was planning on continuing with MVPJ in redlining.” tality or over-policing — this is Lady of the Rosary School, Wilbur Junior High retirement, once his health improved. “In English class, this year, we everyone’s problem,” Olukotun, School, Cubberley High Music was the language learned about the history of redlin- 18, said. “And fixing it is not School, Foothill College, through which Chris ing and the effect that it had on the incumbent on those communi- and earned a B.S. in showed his love. He found creation of the Palo Alto and East ties, it’s incumbent on people Palo Alto we live in today,” said Business from Notre Dame every opportunity to play and communities like Palo Alto Muys, a Palo Alto High School stu- that have privilege and have the de Namur University. music with others, including dent. “I wanted to bring attention power to make change.” Q Chris met his wife, singing Christmas carols to it because I think a lot of people Editorial Assistant Lloyd Lee Nora, at Our Lady of the at San Jose Juvenile Hall, forgot how we got here.” can be emailed at llee@paweekly. Rosary Church and they providing music for St. Other signs called out the Palo com. were wed two years later on Elizabeth Seton School and August 17, 1974. Married mentoring young musicians for almost forty six years, and singers at his regular they raised three beautiful Sunday Masses. In 1984, daughters. He was a he and a group of friends devoted grandfather to started the All Name No his five grandchildren and Star Band, playing rock-n- CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week loved spending time with roll oldies for 20+ years. them. Chris was a lover of Chris dedicated more all things outdoors. He City Council (June 8) than half a century to the St. backpacked in the Sierra, Black Lives Matter: The council passed a resolution supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and directed staff to return with a framework for Thomas Aquinas Catholic camped with his family and considering police reforms and encouraging diversity in the city. Parish, first as an altar server at Our Lady of church, and helped plan an annual 4th of July Yes: Unanimous the Rosary Church (OLR), then playing guitar bike ride from Palo Alto to the beach with his Outdoor dining: The council supported staff’s plan to close California Avenue to traffic to promote outdoor dining and to close University Avenue in about two and piano in their folk group, and eventually Stanford colleagues. He found joy in bringing weeks. Action: None becoming a Music Director for the parish. He greenery into his home as well as his workplace. served six years on the diocesan Liturgical He spent family vacations in Hawaii, Pinecrest Board of Education (June 9) Commission and was awarded the Benedictus Lake and Kennedy Meadows and was happy to Anti-discrimination resolution: The board waived its two-meeting rule and Award. He chaired various groups within the finally have travelled with Nora to Ireland and approved a resolution denouncing discrimination, racism and anti-black sentiment. Yes: Unanimous parish, including the Liturgy Board, Pastoral the Formazza Valley in Italy, his ancestral home. Layoffs: The board approved a resolution to lay off six full-time management, Council, Communications Group and the Chris is survived by his wife, Nora, his supervisory, confidential and classified positions. Yes: Unanimous Human Concerns Committee. He was always children, Sarah Wilson (Dave), Stephanie Budget: The board discussed the 2020-21 budget, including projected deficit spending. Action: None there to lend a hand within the parish. Lundin-Mizel (Melissa), and Kerry (Austin Title IX update: The board heard a report on new Title IX regulations issued by His work life included ten years at Southern Shaffer), his father, Walter C. Lundin, his the U.S. Department of Education. Action: None CalSchls & Panorama surveys: The board heard a report on results from two Pacific Railroad in San Francisco and thirty- siblings, Mark (Carolyn), Walt Jr., Kathy Burns surveys on student mental health and well-being. Action: None four years at Stanford University in various (Terry) and Alison. He was a loving grandfather capacities in the IT department. He retired in of Everett, Alice, Tyler, Ava, Austin II. He was Council Policy and Services Committee (June 9) December 2019, hoping to do some travelling preceded in death by his mother, Alice Ferrera Business Registry: The committee accepted the update on the city’s audit of with his wife. Lundin. the business registry. Yes: Unanimous Parking funds: The committee accepted the update on the audit of the city’s He rode his bike, 10 miles a day, to and from A funeral Mass is planned for June 20, 2020 parking funds. Yes: Unanimous Stanford, rain or shine. He was proud to be at 10:30am and will be streamed online. A link a part of the Stanford community and loved will be provided soon on www.paloaltocatholic. Planning and Transportation Commission working there. Chris participated in lunchtime net. Private interment will be the same day at (June 10) volleyball and was on his department’s softball Gate of Heaven cemetery in Los Altos. CIP: The commission discussed the city’s Capital Improvement Program and team, The Great Bauds, for many years. In 2002, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Yes: Unanimous Housing: The commission discussed a recent analysis of the economic impact he was humbled but very proud to be awarded his honor to St. Elizabeth Seton School, 1095 of potentially increasing the city’s inclusionary housing requirement for rental the Amy J. Blue Award, a prestigious award that Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 or Multi- properties. It requested further analysis of zoning changes that would make “honors staff members who are exceptionally Faith Voices for Peace and Justice, c/o First it more likely for developers to pursue housing developments with 20% of the units offered at below market rate. Yes: Unanimous dedicated, supportive of colleagues and Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper passionate about their work.” According to Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines and talk PAID OBITUARY about the issues at Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com/square

Page 16 • June 12, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Public Announcement Peter Wuntuh Lee ;OL=L[LYHUZ(ɈHPYZ7HSV(S[V/LHS[O*HYL June 30, 1942 – May 31, 2020 :`Z[LT=(7(/*:PU[LUKZ[VSLHZLHI\PSKPUN If you ever met Peter Lee, you Pulse [V[OL>OPZ[SL:[VW*OPSK*HYL*LU[LYMVY[OL would know. You’d remember A weekly compendium his smile, his humor, his unique of vital statistics W\YWVZLVMVWLYH[PUNHJOPSKJHYLMHJPSP[`VU charm, his blunt honesty. You MLKLYHSWYVWLY[` always knew where you stood with ;OPZPZUV[HZVSPJP[H[PVUVYHZV\YJLZZV\NO[ Peter. And you could always count POLICE CALLS on him for a laugh. Despite his Palo Alto UV[PJL*VTTLU[ZTH`ILHKKYLZZLK[V small stature (which he claimed to June 4-June 9 1LYa`)YVa`UH7YVNYHT4HUHNLTLU[ be 5’7” but was more like 5’4”), he Violence related Battery ...... 2 (UHS`Z[H[QLYa`IYVa`UH']HNV]7SLHZL had a huge presence. 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As Peter would Theft from auto...... 10 January 27, 1937 – June 3, 2020 say, this December 23rd would have been “55 years of bliss.” Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 4 Peter was proud to have served in the United States Navy. He Vehicle accident/prop damage...... 1 Roland Finston, 83, of Palo Alcohol or drug related served in two wars, Vietnam and Desert Storm, and in the Navy Drunk in public ...... 1 Alto passed away on 6/3/20 af- Reserve for 30 years from which he retired as Captain 0-6. He was Possession of drugs...... 2 ter suffering an injury. Roland an active volunteer at the VA Palo Alto — and an avid shopper at Miscellaneous was born in Chicago, IL and the Navy Exchange! Peter built a career in executive compensation, Found property...... 1 Lost property ...... 2 worked at Stanford University starting at Bell Systems (now AT&T) where he worked for more Other/misc ...... 4 as a Health Physicist, and later than 25 years. He tried to retire three times and finally did so after Psychiatric subject ...... 3 holding executive positions at the University of California in the Suspicious circumstances ...... 8 as Dept Manager. He graduated Vandalism...... 2 from University of Chicago in Office of the President and Catholic Healthcare West. Peter’s most proud and beloved accomplishment was his VIOLENT CRIMES 1957 with a Bachelor of Physics and then a Master in Science in family. First and foremost, his wife and soulmate, Mea. And his Palo Alto two daughters, Christina Vo and Maya Watts. Peter and Mea Health Physics from Vanderbilt Bryant Street, 5/29, 1:05 p.m.; elder moved to Menlo Park in 1982 to raise their girls and have resided abuse/physical. University in 1959, and gradu- Bryant Street, 5/31, 9:06 p.m.; battery. there ever since. His love — and fierce protection of his family — Addison Avenue, 6/2, 2:26 p.m.; suicide/ ated from Cornell University only continued to grow with his grandchildren, Eleanor Vo (15), adult. in 1965 with a Doctor of Philosophy in Biophysics. He was Addison Avenue, 6/4, 3:30 p.m.; Jordan Vo (13), Mea Watts (8) and Meilani Watts (6); and his two domestic violence/battery. a Professor of Radiologic Physics at Oregon State University sons-in-law, Tan Vo and Keith Watts. His favorite adventures 00 block Encina Ave., 6/7, 7:46 a.m.; 1965-1966. 1966-1995 Roland was employed at Stanford included skiing in Tahoe (where he taught both Christina and battery/simple. University. Roland was an expert in radionuclide dosimetry Maya), family trips to Hawaii, and regular golf outings with his Menlo Park 1300 block El Camino Real, 6/6, 12:27 and served on Stanford's Human Use Radioisotope buddies. Peter was with all of his grandchildren and family for p.m.; spousal abuse. Committee under an approval by the FDA for Radiopharma- the last time in his home on Meilani’s 6th birthday, May 24, 2020. ceutical Research. He was called upon as an expert witness While Peter’s exact cause of death is still uncertain, he in many cases related to radiation exposure and was quoted contracted sudden acute lung complications that his care team believes was triggered by one of his heart medications. Up OBITUARIES in the New York Times and other local and national me- until then, Peter had been successfully battling heart disease, A list of local residents dia during the events of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and most who died recently: Roland testified as an expert witness during the Environ- recently cardiomyopathy, specifically amyloidosis. But after 4+ Asthildur “Adda” mental Impact Hearings for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Reactor. weeks at Stanford Hospital, fighting the lung complications, he Sigurdar-Brandt, 91, a Roland was very civically minded and lent his expertise to died on the morning of May 31, 2020. During that stay (which computer programmer and many local and political movements. He served on the USE was particularly excruciating given the COVID-19 no-visitor Palo Alto resident, died on (United Stanford Employees) Executive Committee during policy), Peter never once let go of his positivity and his fierce April 29. Lilian Marcus, 84, a psychologist and longtime its formation in the early 1970’s. He also served on the Board fight to live and be with his family. Palo Alto resident, died on of the Palo Alto Cable Co-op and helped oversee its transi- While he now joins his sister, Ruth Lee who died in August May 12. Vincent Lefebvre, tion to Comcast during the merger/buyout. Roland enjoyed 2018, Peter is survived by his sisters, Felicia Istel and Vivienne 63, a Palo Alto resident, riding his bicycle and up until his death could be seen riding Tooman, in addition to his family members named above. Peter left a gaping hole that will never be filled. All who knew died in May. Roland the streets of Palo Alto for groceries and other errands. He Alan Finston, 83, a health him — whether for 70+ years or for 5 minutes — will never forget physicist and longtime Palo enjoyed bowling at Tressider Student Union at Stanford in him. His love, his opinions, his priorities were unambiguous. Alto resident, died on June the Stanford Leagues and then Homestead Lanes in Cuper- He will be forever remembered for his smile, his jokes, his many 3. Christopher Michael tino in the Senior Leagues. sayings, his many many neuroses, and his sheer will. Lundin, 67, a Palo Alto Roland is survived by Gloria Finston (spouse), Peter Finston Donations in Peter’s honor can be made to: resident, died on June 4. (brother) and sons Glen and Alan Finston, Daughter in Law Joni Finston, and Grandchildren Jacob and Isabel Finston. In 1. Stanford Medicine - Marfan Center To read full obituaries, Make check out to “Stanford University” with “Marfan leave remembrances and lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Palo Alto Com- post photos, go to Lasting munity Fund. Funeral Services will be held at a later date due Center” and “In honor of Peter Wuntuh Lee” in the comment Memories at PaloAltoOnline. to COVID-19. field and mail to: com/obituaries. Q Stanford Marfan Center, PAID OBITUARY 300 Pasteur Drive, H2157, Stanford, CA 94304 OR Correction 2. Veterans Affairs - Palo Alto / Menlo Park, CA The May 15 paid obituary for Carleton Crosby Make check out to “VA Palo Alto” with a note “In honor of Hoffner, Jr. inaccurately Peter Wuntuh Lee”, and mail to: stated his service to the Veterans Affairs, city of Palo Alto. He served on the Utilities Advisory Give blood for life! ATTN: Voluntary Service, Commission, not the City 3801 Miranda Avenue, Council, from 1991 to 1994. bloodcenter.stanford.edu Palo Alto, CA 94304 PAID OBITUARY

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t can’t hap- were going to take over our city. The heli- hold up a Bible for a photo op, thoughts of The council is now discussing police re- pen here,” copter continued to circle above and there what happened here on June 25 all those form, and at this past Monday’s meeting, ‘Itwo Palo were police cars with flashing lights and years ago came racing back to me. Except it asked the staff to return with a plan for Alto City Coun- fire trucks all around. this time, in D.C., there was also a video of improving police policies, reviewing its cil members said About 50 young anarchists, dressed in these rows of armed troops showing they hiring practices and launching a new ini- when discuss- black, entered the downtown and were di- suddenly ran into the demonstrators, batons tiative to promote diversity and inclusion ing the killing of rected to Lytton Plaza, where they calmly held high in hand, while tear gas and flash throughout the city. George Floyd by a sat for the next two hours. bangs exploded. This should be a City Council job. Both Minneapolis police I asked one of the policemen to direct me It happened there. Mayor Adrian Fine and Shikada declared officer and other to an officer in charge, showing him my Palo Alto should be proactive and trans- police conduct press badge, including one from the Sher- Abuses of force by officers parent, but neither provided any details. If during Monday’s iff’s Office. The second incident in Palo Alto oc- staff draws up the plan, the “staff” prob- meeting. “Lady, get back behind that line,” he told curred in July 2019. Police agent Thomas ably includes Shikada, the police chief But it almost did happen here. Twice. me. DeStefano allegedly “violently attacked” and the city attorney, who, presumably, In 2005, then-Police Chief Lynne John- “But I need to talk to your leader to see Julio Arevalo outside a donut shop. The po- all like things the way they are now. son said that a group of anarchists would be why there are so many of you out here,” I lice have not yet released the tape of that My reaction? Our transparency over coming to Palo Alto — anywhere from 50 replied. incident, as they are supposed to by Cali- police issues is becoming more opaque to 800 — and the city had to be prepared “Get back or I will have you arrested,” he fornia law. every day, in a very disturbing way. Two for their arrival. She urged residents to stay yelled, as he raised his rifle. DeStefano had been previously accused years ago, police incidents were imme- home that Saturday, June 25, evening. And I walked over to the anarchists. They of breaking a man’s arm in a 2013 traffic diately sent to a police-auditing firm in she asked for help from police in neighbor- looked frightened. stop. The city settled that suit for $250,000. southern California that did a wonderful ing cities. “We are here to protest corporation poli- There are a series of other “incidents,” job of investigating any incident and re- Help arrived. By 7 p.m., a helicopter cies and the Iraq War,” one told me. such as one last November when Gustavo porting back to the council and the public. swirled above University Avenue, with po- He seemed all of 19. Alvarez was violently arrested by a Palo But this past year the council agreed to lice on megaphones leaning out to direct the Overreaction to an anarchist peaceful Alto police officer and it was recorded on a change proposed by Shikada and City crowd. assembly? It certainly was, but our police a home surveillance system. Alvarez’s head Attorney Molly Stump to let the city’s HR “The anarchists are on their way,” we chief wanted to ensure the town was safe. was slammed onto the hood of a car, and the department handle internal personnel dis- heard. It was, thanks to the mob of police or the officer, Sgt. Wayne Benitez, mocked him putes and incidents, instead of the police I was covering the story that night and frightened anarchists. for being gay. Alvarez and his attorneys re- auditor. And once something goes to HR, was amazed and afraid of what I saw. Hun- Someone told me later the overtime for ceived a $572,500 cash settlement from the it becomes a personnel matter that the dreds of police (800?) stood shoulder to police cost about $1 million, but no one city. Benitez has retired with a pension of public will know little, if anything, about. shoulder up and down University — those made an issue of that. What was the big $9,866.41 per month for life. City Manager So what’s going to happen in our city? with pistols in front and then police with problem for me is how quickly and quietly Ed Shikada would not say whether Benitez Will this issue softly go away, or will rifles behind them, and then officers on our city could turn into a police state. Since retired or was fired. there be real reforms? Or can it happen horses for a block. Many had shields. most residents stayed home, few knew what So yes, we have some trouble right here here? Q They were lined up across the entire happened. in River City. Diana Diamond is a longtime Palo Alto street, from storefront to storefront. Barriers When I saw the police in full gear go One other problem that disturbs me is journalist, editor and author of the blog prohibited entrance onto University. after the peaceful protesters at Lafayette the increasing lack of transparency in this “An Alternative View” at PaloAltoOnline. I saw this overwhelming number of po- Square in Washington, D.C., on June 1 to city in providing information or videos on com/blogs. You can email her at lice suddenly in my downtown. I feared they clear the area so President Trump could cases involving the police. [email protected].

But there was more than happi- to it, which have been vacant now or other ways to urge owners and most in need? Instead of talking ness. In our neighbors’ gazes I also for nearly three years. We also landlords to make these empty about low-income housing, let’s see Letters detected a searching, a measuring have lost the President Hotel units, houses available during a crisis like this council ACT on those words. up, an imploring: We need your more than 75 apartments that have the one we are now facing. Why is Roberta Ahlquist 2020 grad parade voices and compassion and energy pushed many tenants out of Palo the city not acting to help those Webster Street, Palo Alto Editor, to help fix this world; use our en- Alto. How many other apartments To the Palo Alto residents who couragement to energize you; we and/or houses are sitting vacant lined the streets for the 2020 gradu- need you to succeed. during this pandemic? How many WHAT DO YOU THINK? ate parade, thank you. As we got Based on the 2020 grads I know, more people could use this hous- in our car, decorated with a few I am filled with hope. ing? We need to urge the owners The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage handmade signs, my Palo Alto Kristina Klausen to rent, lease, or sell these houses or on issues of local interest. High School grad’s younger sister Bryant Street, Palo Alto so that more local housing is avail- asked, “Will this be lame?” It was able. Imagine how many families anything but. of our city workers might be able It was incredibly moving to see Let’s fill vacant houses to live in these vacant houses! What What police reforms should so many people applauding, hold- Editor, about those without shelter? Open Palo Alto implement? ing signs and cheering these grads. At the end of the Palo Alto City them up for people to have access! My senior kept repeating, “This is Council meeting in January, to pri- We need rooms for those who are so great.” I confess, I teared up at oritize the most important issues not sheltered. Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. times. to address for 2020, Mayor Adrian Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your Eminent domain has been often name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. There was such a generous out- Fine informed me that there are used for crises. For example, it has We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, pouring of support from the parade over 200 vacant houses in Palo even been used to replace perfectly libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be watchers we felt like we might have Alto. That does not include apart- usable housing for roads. Why not accepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting been young royals on the way to a ments (i.e.11 apartments in three of permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also publish it make the owners more respon- online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. wedding. People seemed so genu- buildings): the 565/571 Hamilton sible in times of a housing crisis. For more information, contact Editorial Assistant Lloyd Lee at llee@paweekly. inely happy to have one good thing Ave. units and the four-plex next We should consider this remedy com or 650-223-6526 or Editor Jocelyn Dong at [email protected]. to celebrate in these crazy times. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • June 12, 2020 • Page 19 Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 27. WE ARE OPEN AND HERE TO HELP YOU. OUR FACILITY IS CLEAN AND Today’s news, MAINTAINING STRICT HEALTH PROTOCOLS FOR OUR TECHNICIANS FOR YOUR SAFETY. sports & hot picks

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After months of takeout, restaurants reopen for outdoor dining by Elena Kadvany

n the first days Santa Clara and San and has increased sanitation of all front-and Cuban restaurant only had three outdoor used a QR code to access a digital menu OMateo counties allowed restaurants to back-of-house spaces. tables capped with two diners each and res- on their phones. (Those who prefer a paper reopen for outdoor dining last weekend, “It was wonderful to put food on plates, ervations were required.) menu can ask for a disposable one.) Mountain View’s Castro Street, Palo Alto’s drinks in real glasses and serve our guests In downtown Palo Alto, the owners of In- “With the new dining regulations, din- University and California avenues and Men- and friends,” the owners of La Bodeguita dian restaurant Rooh worked with the city ing is going to look a little different,” said a lo Park’s Santa Cruz Avenue no longer felt del Medio on California Avenue posted to and their landlord to build a new parklet in masked Rooh waiter, noting that silverware like ghost towns, with many people enjoying Instagram on June 6. just two days. It allowed them to add four would only come out when dishes were their first sit-down restaurant meal in nearly “The first big exhale in a while.” (The more tables, where diners on Friday night served instead of sitting on tables. three months. At Salvaje, a downtown Palo Alto wine Santa Clara County allowed outdoor din- bar, owner Kasim Syed texted a photo of ing to resume on June 5 and San Mateo the limited menu to customers and asked County on June 6. Many restaurants, fight- whether they preferred him to wear gloves. ing to survive on only takeout when shelter- He was sanitizing the bathroom every half at-home orders were first issued in March, hour and cleaning tables and chairs between rushed to adapt their businesses to the new customers. He posted coronavirus posters public health guidelines. They set socially from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control distanced tables with bottles of hand sanitiz- and Prevention at each entrance to the wine er, implemented temperature checks for em- bar’s two outdoor patios. ployees, required reservations and swapped “It’s all going to be a learning experience printed menus for digital ones. as we’re doing it right now,” Syed said. Sharon Lesec and Philip Stephanou were Over the weekend, some restaurants, in- among the diners having lunch on Castro cluding Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, Street on June 5. They used a menu on their started by allowing customers to eat takeout phones to order fish and chips, a burger and at outdoor tables before adding full table ser- beers from St. Stephen’s Green. vice. Menlo Park’s Flea St. Cafe reopened “It’s a mood lifter,” Lesec said of dining this Wednesday, June 10, in a hybrid model, out after months of takeout and home cook- asking customers to continue to place and ing. “We planned this last week and I have pay for their orders online in advance with been looking forward to eating at a restau- the option of reserving an outdoor table. rant. It’s nice just to be able to enjoy the out- Staff will bring them their dinner in a bag, doors and socialization, in a safe way. I feel including compostable plates and flatware,

very comfortable.” Magali Gauthier which they can unpack themselves and eat At Town & Country Village in Palo Alto, outside. Afterward, the restaurant will com- several restaurants now have additional ta- post everything and sanitize the table for the bles set up in “parklets” built in the parking next diners. spaces outside. Signage reminds customers “We are starting very conservatively in or- to stay 6 feet apart and to keep their masks Top: Gott’s Roadside at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto is among the local der to create a safe and respectful minimal- on unless they’re eating. At Telefèric Bar- restaurants that reopened for outdoor dining last weekend. A new parklet outside touch dining experience,” Flea St. owner celona, a waiter wearing a face shield and the restaurant allows for socially distanced picnic tables. Photo by Elena Kadvany. Jesse Cool said. “We feel protective of our black nitrile gloves served tables from a safe Above: Customers fill Bistro Vida’s outdoor tables for lunch in downtown Menlo distance. The Spanish restaurant is taking Park on June 9. Both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties allowed outdoor dining to employees’ temperatures before each shift resume last weekend. (continued on page 22)

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Exhale Fridays through Sundays. (continued from page 21) On Tuesday, the City Council “expressed an eagerness to launch staff and guests.” a program as soon as possible,” Other owners are also moving said Communications Manager cautiously on outdoor dining, tak- Jennifer Yamaguma, and will ing the time to set up all the nec- consider approval at its June 22 essary procedures and train staff. meeting. Rocco Scordella, who reopened According to a staff report, the the patio of his Palo Alto restau- city is targeting a start date of July rant, Vina Enoteca, this week, is 11 — which Le Ziblatt said is too requiring all of his employees to far off for hard-hit restaurants. get tested for the coronavirus on a “It’s one of those things where if weekly basis. you’re going to take that long ... it’s “Once they all receive their re- not going to be useful,” she said. sults I will feel better,” he said. “People are hanging on by their Eateries that were lucky to al- fingernails waiting for an oppor- ready have outdoor dining areas tunity. A lot of people are operat- or parklets were able to open more ing just waiting for that moment.” quickly over the weekend, while The city of Palo Alto closed others are still waiting for their cit- California Avenue to traffic on ies to close main thoroughfares to Thursday, June 11, and plans to traffic to give them space to serve roll out a similar program on Uni- diners outside. If city leaders don’t versity Avenue in about two weeks, act quickly, they worry they’ll start despite opposition from some busi- losing takeout business to custom- ness owners. ers who choose to patronize the The Mountain View City Coun- restaurants that have already re- cil unanimously decided this opened for outdoor dining. week to temporarily close Castro In downtown Los Altos, res- Street between Evelyn Avenue taurant owners said the city’s and Mercy Street to traffic from regulations effectively prevented June 22 through September. Staff them from putting any tables on recommended a “food court-style sidewalks over the weekend. The layout” where the city will provide city instructed owners that tables tables and chairs for shared use by should be 10 or more feet away restaurants along Castro Street as from one another and also 10 well as participating restaurants on feet from the public right-of-way adjacent side streets. or sidewalk to allow pedestri- Under the revised health orders ans to walk through, according from Santa Clara and San Mateo to an email from Economic De- counties, restaurants must space velopment Coordinator Anthony outdoor tables 6 feet apart and Carnesecca. limit the number of customers at “Our only path to survival is for a single table to no more than six outdoor space,” said Vickie Bres- individuals, all of whom must be lin, owner of The Post in Los Al- from the same household. Restau- tos. “(We) need to figure a plan out rants can only serve alcohol with Magali Gauthier as we are dead since everyone else food, and bar areas must remain can serve outside or have a patio.” closed. Hand sanitizer or hand- She and other Los Altos busi- washing stations should be made ness owners are hoping the city available in the outdoor dining temporarily closes Main and State area. The owners of Rooh Palo Alto quickly built a parklet outside their Indian restaurant at 473 University streets to traffic. The City Council, San Mateo County’s health order Ave. after learning outdoor dining would be permissible in Santa Clara County starting on June 5. despite some members’ concerns further states that customers are re- about implementation, decided quired to wear face coverings ex- Kozy Brothers this week to pilot the closures from cept when sitting at dining tables. Your Everyday Thursday, June 18, through Sun- People from different households Farmers Market day, June 22. 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