• A three-story 50’ high maximum Public Safety Building over an operational basement and associated below grade parking for staff.  Parking for large public safety vehicles is provided in the secured operations yard. Public parking for the PSB is located in the California Avenue Parking Garage.

• The PSB main entrance is located on Birch Street with a public plaza in front.

• PSB design includes a 135 foot high communications monopole antennae attached to the building.

• The proposed parking structure is four levels above grade and two levels below grade. The parking structure will provide approximately 636 parking spaces.

• A photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof deck is also planned.

Previous Meetings

 September 20 - Architectural Review Board Meeting

The Public Safety Building project will be presented to the ARB on Thursday, September 20. The meeting will focus on landscape, building materials, and proposed signage locations. The public is encouraged to attend. The agenda will be posted to the ARB page prior to the meeting.

September 20, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
250 Hamilton Avenue

September 17 - City Council Study Session on the Public Safety Building Design and Project Status
The Public Safety Building project status will be presented to City Council on Monday, September 17. The public is encouraged to attend. View the meeting agenda and staff report for more information.

September 17, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
250 Hamilton Avenue

September 12 - Community Meeting
The City of Palo Alto will be hosting a Community Meeting for the new Public Safety Building and Parking Garage. Please consider attending to learn more about the project and upcoming street and parking changes to the area during construction. Some changes will begin soon, including tree removals on parking Lot C6.

September 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Palo Alto Central Meeting Room
122 Sherman Avenue, Suite A100 
Palo Alto, CA 94306

August 2 - Architectural Review Board Meeting

The Public Safety Building project was presented at the August 2 ARB meeting. The agenda was posted prior to the meeting.

August 2, 8:30 a.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

250 Hamilton Avenue

June 18th - PSB Art Input Meeting with Artist Peter Wegner

Public Safety Building artist Peter Wegner wants your input to help acquaint him with the vibrant California Avenue community to help him with the design development. Learn more about Peter Wegner and view more details about the meeting. 

June 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Palo Alto Central HOA Community Room

122 Sherman Ave

On September 12th Public Works held a Community Meeting about the upcoming construction for the New California Avenue Area Parking Garage that will be built on Parking Lot 7 at 350 Sherman Avenue.

The new garage is currently awaiting construction bids that are due on October 15, 2018.

On September 17th City Council held a study session for the Public Safety Building (PSB). 

On September 20th the Architectural Review Board (ARB) unanimously recommended approval of the Public Safety Building on Parking Lot 6 at 250 Sherman Avenue. The design now includes new bike racks and a bike repair station on Park Boulevard near Jacaranda Lane. The project will soon go to Council for consideration of formal approval and Record of Land Use Action. Construction of the PSB will follow completion of the new parking garage.

The City intends to complete the California Avenue Parking Garage prior to construction of the Public Safety Building. The Parking Garage construction is estimated to be completed in early 2020. The Public Safety Building construction is estimated to be completed in fall 2021.