Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting

Monday, June 05, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
 
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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Meeting ID: 362 027 238    Phone:1(669)900-6833

 
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
 
This meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
 
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
 
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 - 5:50 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.

 
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 - 6:05 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

 
STUDY SESSION (6:05 - 7:05 PM)
 
1.
1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre-screening by Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation and map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) to Major Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session is Not a Project in Accordance With CEQA. Presentation, Public Comments
 
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 - 7:10 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

 
2.
Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting
3.
Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project
4.
Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for the Churchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program Project PL-20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status – exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Q&A
5.
Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project Q&A
6.
Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - 4.08 Public Safety Building-Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
7.
Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - FY23-05 Various Reporting & City Hotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
8.
Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - 4.20 Procurement, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
9.
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04 (Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the City Council Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five- Thirty p.m.
10.
Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk Through December 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 - CEQA exempt Public Comment
11.
SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Amend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7-0) Supplemental Memo
12.
SECOND READING: Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for Special Uses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(c)(3) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7-0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 - 7:30 PM)
 
BREAK
 
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 - 11:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters.

 
13.
PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At-Fault and No-Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and Tenant Relocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, and Adopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. Environmental Assessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Presentation
14.
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP); Approval of the 2023-2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth Day Report Presentation, Public Comments
ADJOURNMENT
 
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action during this meeting’s agenda.

 
OTHER INFORMATION

Standing Committee Meetings this week
       
    Finance Committee May 30, 2023
    Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled


Public Comment Letters

Schedule of Meetings
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone.
  1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
  2. For 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 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 smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in 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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