East Palo Alto City Council December 22, 2021 Minutes Page 1 of 1
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor – City Council Chamber East Palo Alto, CA 94303
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by at 6:00 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 CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB 361 Findings to Continue Virtual Public Meetings for the City Council and City Advisory Bodies
Motion: Lisa Gauthier
Second: Ruben Abrica
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez
ABSENT: Wallace-Jones
3. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Introduction of an East Palo Alto Opportunity to Purchase Act ("EPA OPA") Ordinance
Mayor Abrica prompted council to ask questions regarding the Public Hearing:
-Carlos Romero, Lisa Gauthier, Antonio Lopez,
Victor Ramirez, Rent Stabilization program manager provided comments. - Nora LakeBrown provided comment
Item continues to 1/11 Regular Council Meeting
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57: p.m.