East Palo Alto City Council July 20, 2021 Minutes Page 1 of 5
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor – City Council Chamber East Palo Alto, CA 94303
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlos Romero at 6:34 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 Absent
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
1. Martin Luther King (MLK) Park Design
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
2. City Hall Tenant Improvements Project
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
3. Authorization to purchase of one (1) marked police vehicle including the purchase and installation of emergency / communications equipment in an amount not to exceed $ 59,041.03 to replace a patrol vehicle.
East Palo Alto City Council July 20, 2021 Minutes Page 2 of 5 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
4. TJKM On-Call Services Amendment #1
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
5. Approve the Annual Street Resurfacing Project 2021 PS&E RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
6. Amendment to Agreement with Project WeHOPE to Extend Daytime Operation of the RV Safe Parking Program through December 2021
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
7. Resolution to Support Seamless Transit Principles
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
8. Notice of Completion - Annual Street Resurfacing Project 2019/20 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
9. Contract Amendment No. 2 with AECOM for University Avenue-HWY 101 Project RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
10. APPROVE THE JOB CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
11. Authorization to Apply for the Partnership for the Bay's Future Breakthrough Grant Program
3.11 discussed at 9:03 pm and presented by Rachel Horst regarding a correction to the staff report. One letter from Mayor and two letters from the Council members.
Change resolution bullet point number to on this item regarding letter to include a third council member in the letter.
East Palo Alto City Council July 20, 2021 Minutes Page 3 of 5 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Romero
SECOND: Abrica
12. Amendments to the Recology Franchise Agreement and South Bayside Waste Management Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Related Solid Waste Services
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
13. Proposed Amendment to Agreement with Good City Company RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Abrica
SECOND: Gauthier
4. CLOSED SESSION
Public Comment:
Julie Lind regarding wage increases.
Mike Duffy regarding wage increases.
Kathy Tran regarding wage increases.
Victor Ramirez regarding wage increases.
Daniel Berumen regarding wage increases.
Rachel Horst regarding wage increases.
City Attorney Rafael Alvarado, reported that Council took no reportable action.
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
Kiki/ Step it Up Dance/ MyGym regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Muisi-Kongo Malonga regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Kaptain Kirk regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Rondell regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Mario Mendoza regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Gabriel Anguiano regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
Gail Wilkerson regarding summer programs insurance and funding concerns.
East Palo Alto City Council July 20, 2021 Minutes Page 4 of 5 Rafael Alvarado provided an update regarding insurance inquiries.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Chief Building Official Romeo Herrera introduced by Amy Chen.
2. City Manager, Jaime M. Fontes provided a report and presentation.
3. Commander Jeff Liu provided a report and presentation.
Patrick Heisinger provided a parks master plan update.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS-NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS-NONE
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Approval of the City Loan Agreement with EPACANDO and PAHALI for the purpose of stabilizing the long-term affordability of Palo Mobile Estates.
Amy Chen CEDD Director provided a report.
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
2. Measure HH – Funds Disbursement Recommendations
Amy Chen CEDD Director, Patrick Heisinger provided a report along with Eddie Ahn, consultant from Brightline.
Councilmember Lisa Gauthier provided comments and questions.
Public Speakers:
Gail Wilkerson
Adrienne Bryant
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
3. Quarterly COVID-19 Emergency Reporting
Greg Henry provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Romero requested to extend meeting to 12:30 am
Motioned by Councilmember Lisa Gauthier seconded by Councilmember Antonio Lopez.
East Palo Alto City Council July 20, 2021 Minutes Page 5 of 5 RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Lopez
SECOND: Gauthier
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
4. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
City Manager Jaime M. Fontes provided a report.
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Romero
SECOND: Gauthier
AYES: Romero, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
AWAY: Abrica
10. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Gauthier posed questions regarding National Night out.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m.