East Palo Alto City Council February 1, 2022 Agenda Page 1 of 3
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Black History Month Proclamation
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
2. Issuing a Request for Proposals for Business License and Tax Administration Services
Recommendation: Review and direct the City Manager to issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) Business License and Tax Administration Services.
3. Appointment of Interim City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution retaining Armento and Hynes, LLP, to provide Interim City Attorney Services, effective February 11, 2022.
4. Amendment to Agreement with EPACANDO for Below Market Rate Housing Program Administration
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1):
Clarifying that the term of the Agreement with EPACANDO to administer the City’s Below Market-Rate Housing Program (“Agreement”) may be extended for up to two additional periods of one year each, with approval of the City Manager, commencing upon the expiration of the initial term, which began on May 10, 2019; and Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Agreement to reflect the above clarifications.
5. Selection of Recruitment Firms for the new Chief of Police and Additional Recruitments
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with both Koff & Associates and CPS HR Consulting, in forms approved by the City Attorney, to provide recruitment services on an as needed basis, as described in the staff report; and
2. Concur with the City Managers recommendation to assign the Police Chief recruitment to Koff & Associates.
4. CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code §54957) Title: City Manager
A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
B. ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED SESSION
C. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
D. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda may do so under this item. Each speaker is limited to two minutes. The Mayor has the discretion to adjust speaking times. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter.
The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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1. Waste Process Outreach
Recommendation: Batool Zaro, EIT, Assistant Civil Engineer will provide a presentation regarding Waste Process Outreach.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan – Housing Locations and CEQA Scenarios
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Provide direction on the total number of housing units for the two CEQA study scenarios
2. Confirm additional locations where housing will be allowed in the amended Specific Plan
2. City Council Consideration of Potential Approaches Regarding Unhoused Residents
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and provide direction regarding the City’s approach to supporting the unhoused population.
3. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
Recommendation: Discuss the COVID-19 vaccination program update and provide direction to staff.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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The City Council meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library or the City Clerk's Office. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at the front counter at the City Clerk's Office, 2 ND Floor, City Hall, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo
Alto, California 94303 during normal business hours. Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
POSTED: January 28, 2022
ATTEST:
James Colin
Acting City Clerk