CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Monday, February 13, 2023 Council Chambers & Hybrid
3:30 PM AMENDED AGENDA Amended Agenda Items appear below in RED
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (3:30 -3:35 PM)
1.
Recognition of the Palo Alto Library as a Five Star Library
CONSENT CALENDAR (3:35-3:40 PM)
4.
Approval of Minutes from the January 28, 2023 and January 30, 2023 City Council Meeting
Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Updated Guidelines for the Submission and Tabulation of Protests in Connection with Rate Hearings Conducted Pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution and Repealing and Replacing Resolution 8815; CEQA status—not a project. Public Comments
Approval of a 6-year Contract with Manesco Corporation in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $697,326 to Conduct Annual Walking and Mobile Gas Leak Surveys and Annual Resurveys of Existing Gas Leaks to Begin March 2023 ($633,932) and Authorization of Contract Contingency ($63,393); CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(c) and 15308. Consent Questions
Approval of a Purchase Order with Interstate Truck Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $297,244 for the Purchase of Two 2023 International CV Chipper Body Trucks, Utilizing a Cooperative Purchase Agreement, Funded by Capital Improvement Program Project VR-23000
CONTINUED ACTION ITEM FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2023 (3:40 - 5:10 PM)
AA1.
Approval of the 2023 City Council Priority Focus Areas, and Objectives Areas, Objectives, and Respective Major Projects for Calendar Year 2023 (Item continued from February 6, 2023 Meeting) Public Comments, Presentation
STUDY SESSION (5:10 and 6:45 PM) Study Sessions will start at the times certain listed above. If the previous items are longer than anticipated, they will be continued to the end of the meeting.
2.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update and Study Session Supplemental Report, Presentation
Review and Accept the FY 2024 - FY 2033 Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) and FY 2024 Budget Development Guidelines (8:30 – 10:30 PM) Public Comment, Presentation (Continued from Febuary 6, 2023 Meeting)
Discuss the FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review and Approve 1) FY 2023 Budget Amendments in Various Funds, and 2) Amendments to the FY 2023 Table of Organization to add 5.25 full-time and 2.43 part-time Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions Supplemental Report, Presentation
Discuss the FY 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review and Approve 1) FY 2023 Budget Amendments in Various Funds, and 2) Amendments to the FY 2023 Table of Organization to add 5.25 full-time and 2.43 part-time Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions Supplemental Report
Review and Accept the FY 2023 - FY 2032 Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) and FY 2023 Budget Development Guidelines (Item continued from February 6, 2023 Meeting)
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to hybrid meetings via email, in person, teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
2. In person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
Click to JoinZoom Meeting ID: 362-027-238 Phone: 1(669)900-6833
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)
Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 48 hours or more in advance.
