Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting

Monday, April 03, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM

Amended Agenda

Changes made to the agenda have been listed 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.

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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.

Public comments submitted to [email protected] are published every Monday around 12pm at https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Browse.aspx?id=61736&repo=r-704298fc

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
 
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 - 5:20 PM)
 
1.
Appointment of Applicants for Board and Commission Openings on the Utilities Advisory Committee, the Planning and Transportation Commission and the Historic Resources Board Title Updated
2.
Introduction of Representatives from the North County TRUST (Trusted Response Urgent Support Team) alternative mental health response program
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
 
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:20 - 5:35 PM)
 
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:35-5:45 PM)
 
3.
Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2023 Meeting
5.
Approval of the Utilities Department‘s 2023 Legislative Guidelines
6.
2850 West Bayshore [22PLN-00364]: Approval of Final Map for a single-lot subdivision for condominium purposes for 48 attached townhome condominiums. Environmental Assessment: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. Zoning District: ROLM (Research, Office, and Manufacturing).
7.
Approval of Fourth Amendment to Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Memorandum of Agreement
8.
Adopt a Resolution Expressing Concern for Public Safety and Urging State and Federal Action on Firearms in Sensitive Places.
9.
Acceptance of $2,000,000 from the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2022, Awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for Assistance Related to North County TRUST (Trusted Response Urgent Support Team), an Alternative Response Pilot Program; Approval of a Contract with Momentum for Health for Assistance Related to North County TRUST with a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,931,706; and Approval of the Related Budget Amendment in the General Fund. CEQA status – not a project. Public Comments
10.
Approve Amendment of Seven On-call Consulting Contracts to Increase the Not to Exceed to $3 Million Through June 2024 to Provide Expertise for Long Range Planning Projects, Application Processing, Historic and Environmental Review in the Department of Planning & Development Services, With all Work Subject to Assigned Task Order and Availability of Funds; Environmental Assessment: Exempt in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:45 - 6:00 PM)
 
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Item 12: 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Item 13: 9:00 PM - 10:30 pm)
 
11.
Approval of the following: 1) Contract with Flock Safety (S23187316) for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Implementation for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $174,400; 2) ALPR Surveillance Use Policy; and 3) Budget amendment in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services fund; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Section 15321 enforcement actions) Public Comments, Presentation
12.
Parks and Recreation Commission Recommend Adoption of a Park Dedication Ordinance to Dedicate the 10-acre Measure E site as Parkland. CEQA status – not a project. Public Comments, Presentation
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
INFORMATION REPORTS
 
14.
Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2022 Q3 (July 2022 – September 2022)
 

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.

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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.