East Palo Alto City Council November 16, 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 6:30 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Mayor Remote
Ruben Abrica Vice Mayor Late 6:47 PM
Lisa Gauthier Councilor Remote
Antonio Lopez Councilor Remote
Regina Wallace-Jones Councilor Late 6:44 PM
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
AYES: Romero, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Abrica, Wallace-Jones
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
AYES: Romero, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Abrica, Wallace-Jones
1. Gift Acceptance to Provide added benefit in City Parks LG: Thanks Olivia Brown for her service with 'tiny libraries' RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
2. Purchase of a Police Vehicle and Installation of Emergency / Communications Equipment
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
3. Hazardous Waste and Biowaste Removal and Disposal Services Contract East Palo Alto City Council November 16, 2021 Minutes Page 2 of 5 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
4. Occupational Health & Safety Training Services Contract RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
5. AB 361 Findings to Continue Virtual Public Meetings for the City Council and City Advisory Bodies
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
6. Approval of the Terms of a Tentative Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
7. Adoption of Ordinances Related to SB1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
8. Authorization to apply for the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
9. Authorization to apply for the TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program for Improvements at University Avenue and Michigan Avenue
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
10. Consideration of a Donation from H & H Evergreen Foundation for the Police Department Traffic Safety Awareness Program and Annual Toy Distribution Program
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
11. San Mateo County Joint Powers Authority Agreement for Emergency Services East Palo Alto City Council November 16, 2021 Minutes Page 3 of 5 RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
12. Adoption of the 2021 San Mateo County Multi jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
13. Letter to Superior Court of San Mateo County regarding the Proposed Placement of a Sexually Violent Predator in East Palo Alto
Mayor: Letter created and sent to judge.
Jeff Liu gave information and thanks for public response.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY: Gauthier
SECOND: Lopez
4. CLOSED SESSION
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
- Court Skinner
- Laura Rubio
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
City Manager introduced.
Jeff Liu re: new management company to invest and improve Runnymede Gardens property.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Patrick Heinsinger introduced.
Olenka Villarreal provided a presentation on Magical Bridge
1. Magical Bridge Foundation Presentation
Council thanked presenter.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Zaineb Wazqini
Gavena Gentry
Jennifer Lui
Martin
Mickie Lee
East Palo Alto City Council November 16, 2021 Minutes Page 4 of 5 Nina Helmer
Grace
Albert Xue
Sharifa Wilson
Domingo Huerta
Corie Calfee
Vivian Wehner
Fengy Ma
Chunchi Ma
Mark Dinan
Michael Henshaw
Duane Bay
Vanessa Smith
Dom
Dan Pan
Guliana Garcia
Haidar
Makoni
Laura Rubio
Randy Olsen
Samyuthka
Carol Lee
Federico Andrade
Phil
Jeanne
Ryan Carrigan
Sean Ripley
Stewart Hyland
Rhovy Lyn Antonio
Wilkerson
Scott Barrow
Christina
Iliana Nicholas
Sisilia Afungia
Court Skinner
Sean Yao
Ofelia
Marisela Ramos
Keith Ogden
Quan He
East Palo Alto City Council November 16, 2021 Minutes Page 5 of 5 Shanna
Mona
Jessica
Motion: Ruben Abrica
Second: Lisa Gauthier (To move to next meeting)
Aye:
Ruben Abrica
Lisa Gauthier
Regina Wallace-Jones
Antonio Lopez
Nay:
Carlos Romero
1. Introduction of East Palo Alto Opportunity to Purchase Act (“EPA OPA”) Ordinance
Presentation by Ms. Camacho
Council discussion.
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Updates to the Urban Forest Master Plan
Amy Chen
Megan Wheeler provided progress report/presentation
Council discussion.
Public Comment:
- Court Skinner
- Gail Wilkerson
- Shanna Uhila
Accept report and provide direction
2. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
Update from City Manager on state-wide COVID news.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 a.m.