EAS PALO EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor - City Council Chamber 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]
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
1. Award of the Addison Avenue Improvement Project to Granite Rock Company RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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2. Grassroots Ecology Contract Funding Source and Duration Update RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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3. Adoption of the First Source Hiring Ordinance for City Funded Projects and Properties
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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4. Amendment Five with Youth Community Service for Distribution of Gift Cards to Encourage Vaccination
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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David Rosen & Associates Contract Amendment
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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6. Proclamation Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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4. CLOSED SESSION -NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gail Wilkerson
6. Verbal update from Interim Police Chief, Jeff Liu
Jeff Liu, Interim Police Chief provided an oral presentation.
2. Below Market-Rate Housing Program Administration Update Duane Bay and Rachel Horst provided a presentation.
Public comment: Stewart Hyland
3. San Francisco Public Utility Commission Wholesale Water Rate Increases Report provided by Greg Henry.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Margaret Bruce provided a presentation.
1. Update on San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) Projects
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
Valerie Armento provided a report.
Motion: Carlos Romero Second: Regina Wallace-Jones
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
2. 2022-2023 City Council Priorities
Greg Larson and Patrick Heisinger provided a report.
Motion: Lisa Gauthier Second: Regina Wallace-Jones
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
Potential Ballot Measure for Affordable Housing Revenue Karen Camacho, Amy Chen, Rachel Horst and Valerie Armento provided a report.
Public comment:
Gail Wilkerson
4. Proposed Strategy for Providing Housing for the Unhoused Currently Residing at Bell Street Park
Patrick Heisinger provided a report.
Public Comment:
Gail Wilkerson
Update and Recommendations Regarding the City's Unhoused Residents Rachel Horst provided a report.
Public Speakers:
Danita Churchill
Gail Wilkerson
Pavement Management Plan Presentation and Annual Street Resurfacing Project 2022
Humza Javed and Adrian Biggs provided a report.
Public Speakers:
Adrienne
Gail Wilkerson
Motion: Carlos Romero Second: Lisa Gauthier
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
Developer Payment Obligations Connected to the RBD Specific Plan Update Amy Chen presented a report.
Public Comment:
Gail Wilkerson
Adrienne
Corie Calfee
Motion: Carlos Romero Second: Regina Wallace-Jones
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
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AYES: Romero, Abrica, Gauthier, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
8. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
Patrick Heisinger provided a report.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m
Raba Abrica
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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