EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 5, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
NOTICE
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
(Government Code Section 54957.7(a))
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Update on East Palo Alto Career Center’s Advisory Committees Recommendation: Accept the report providing an update on the East Palo Alto Career Center’s Advisory Committees.
2. East Palo Alto Electronic & Digital Signature Policy Recommendation: Receive and file a report on the East Palo Alto Electronic and Digital Signature Policy.
3. Agreement with Bay Area Community Resources for Climate Action Plan Update and Implementation Fellow
Recommendation: Direct City Manager to enter into Agreement with Bay Area Community Resources for a Climate Action Plan Update and Implementation Fellow
4. Agreement for Information Technology Support with the City of Redwood City Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
1. Ratifying the previous purchase of Information Technology Support with Redwood City services through June 30, 2022, in an amount of $386,557.04;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Information Technology Support with the City of Redwood City, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, for a term of ending June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $430,766.56 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and $443,689.54 for FY 2023-24;
3. Waiving the formal bid procedures under section 2.84.070(D) of the Municipal Code; and
4. Directing staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a consultant to conduct an IT Strategic Plan on behalf of the City.
5. Military Equipment Ordinance and Policy - Second Reading Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council waive second reading and adopt an ordinance (new East Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 9.25) regarding Police Department acquisition and use of military equipment, and approve a military equipment use policy
4. CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session – Government Code Section 54956.9: Conference with Legal Counsel-Potential Litigation one Case
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
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda may do so under this item. Each speaker is limited to two minutes. The Mayor has the discretion to adjust speaking times. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. National Night Out
Recommendation: Interim Chief of Police, Jeff Liu will provide a presentation on National Night Out.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District by Donna Rutherford, Secretary and Rachel Curtis-Robles, Public Health and Outreach Officer.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Accept Report and Provide Direction on Anti-Displacement Services Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept a staff report on the City’s previous contract with multiple agencies to offer antidisplacement services funded by Measure O General Fund revenue;
2. Provide direction to staff regarding a future Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the next round of anti-displacement services; and
3. Direct staff to issue an RFP to continue tenant assistance and anti-displacement services.
2. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Regular Update
Recommendation: Discuss the COVID-19 vaccination program update and provide direction to staff.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) This Notice of Availability of Public Records: All public records relating to an open session item which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act, that are distributed to the majority of the City Council will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the City Council. Such documents may also be available on the East Palo Alto website www.cityofepa.org subject to staff’s ability to post the documents prior to the meeting. Information may be obtained by calling (650) 853-3100.
The City Council meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library or the City Clerk's Office. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at the front counter at the City Clerk's Office, 2ND Floor, City Hall, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, California 94303 during normal business hours.
Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
East Palo Alto City Council July 5, 2022 Agenda Page 4 of 4 POSTED: July 1, 2022
ATTEST:
James
Colin
Acting
City Clerk
Future Meetings:
Meeting Date Time
Regular Meeting July 19, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Study Session July 26, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting September 6, 2022 6:30 p.m.