OREASTIPALO EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor - City Council Chamber LNCORPORATED East Palo Alto, CA 94303
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica at 6:30 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Mayor Remote
Ruben Abrica Vice Mayor Remote
Lisa Gauthier Councilor Remote
Antonio Lopez Councilor Remote
Regina Wallace-Jones Councilor Remote
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
1. Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor read the proclamation:
Lisa Gauthier spoke on the topic.
Antonio Lopez also speaks on topic.
Members of the Public
- Q Smith
- Gail Wilkerson
- Renee Harris
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Romero
SECOND: Wallace-Jones
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RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
Appointment of Interim City Attorney
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
4. Amendment to Agreement with EPACANDO for Below Market Rate Housing Program Administration
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
Selection of Recruitment Firms for the new Chief of Police and Additional Recruitments
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Abrica
4. CLOSED SESSION
Skip closed session.
A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
B. ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
D. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Speaker
- Rene Harris
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
This item will be continued.
Waste Process Outreach
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
POLICY AND ACTION
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1. Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan - Housing Locations and CEQA Scenarios
Patrick Heisinger introduced Amy Chen who introduced: Troy Reinhalter, Raimi+ Associates and Matt Raimi, Raimi + Associates presented on this item.
Council discussed this topic.
Public Speakers: Patricia Lopez, Kim Diamond, Renee Harris, Juan Estrada, Quynh, Gail Wilkerson, Eileen McLaughlin, Jennifer Hetterly, Millie, Gita Dev, Duane Bay, Alicia Mckean, Ofelia Bello, Q Smith, Camellia Pittman
Staff report was filed and received. Direction provided by Council.
2. City Council Consideration of Potential Approaches Regarding Unhoused Residents
Rachel Horst and Patrick Heisinger provided a presentation.
Council discussed this topic.
Public Speakers
- Patricia Lopez
- Stewart Hyland
- Renee Harris
3. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
Patrick Heisinger provided a presentation update..
Public Spakers
- Q Smith
- Renee Harris
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
- Councilmember Wallace-Jones made a comment on the Tongan community - Councilmember Gauthier commented on members of EPA who recently passed away. - Councilmember Lopez concurs with previous comments.
- Mayor Abrica mentions the departure (last meeting) for acting City Attorney Raphael Alvarado
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 pm
Ruben. Abica
Mayor
City Clerk
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