East Palo Alto City Council November 15, 2022 Agenda Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA
November 15, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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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. Classification Plan and Salary Schedule Update
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions:
1. Approving the FY 2022-23 Classification Plan; and
2. Approving the FY 2022-23 Compensation Schedule.
2. FY2022-23 First Quarter Treasury Report
Recommendation: Accept and file the Treasury Report for the first quarter ended September 30, 2022
3. Notice of Completion – 2021 Street Sweeping Signage Project Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2021 Street Sweeping Signage Project, CIP-SD-04, authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion with the County of San Mateo, and releasing the contract retention balance.
4. Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Second Reading of Ordinances Recommendation:
1. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinances enacting the Development Code and Zoning Map amendments (ZC19-002) establishing the Neighborhood Center Overlay District;
2. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance approving the Proposed Development Agreement for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project
4. CLOSED SESSION
Personnel Matter (Government Code § 54957)
Public Employment:
A. Police Chief Recruitment
B. City Attorney Recruitment
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 - NONE
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Inclusionary Housing Alternative Compliance Option for 717 Donohoe St. (APN 063-374-350)
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding that the proposed Alternative Compliance Option for the residential development project located at 717 Donohoe (APN 063-374-350) to provide on a vacant property one deed-restricted unit for a Median-Income Household and two deed restricted units for Moderate-Income Households fulfills the project’s inclusionary housing obligation under Section 18.37.080 of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code; and
2. Directing the City Manager to execute all required documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney, associated with the Inclusionary Housing requirements of the Project.
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development Program Approval of Agreements Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with JobTrain for an amount not to exceed $238,485 ($102,682 for STEM Program and $135,803 for Building Trades Program) and StreetCode Academy for an amount not to exceed $236,700 for job training, job placement services, and support resources for East Palo Alto residents, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Live In Peace for an amount not to exceed $300,030 for job training, job placement services, and support resources for East Palo Alto residents, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Appropriate an amount not exceeding $775,215 from the Measure HH Fund to fund the Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development Program.
2. East Palo Alto Senior Center Update
Recommendation: By motion:
1. Accept staff’s report on the partnership between the City and the East Palo Alto Senior Center;
2. Direct staff to work in collaboration with the Senior Center to submit a Letter of Interest to the County of San Mateo for Measure K funding; and
3. Direct staff to return to the City Council in early 2023 with further updates and recommendations for advancing the partnership between the City and Senior Center Inc.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
East Palo Alto City Council November 15, 2022 Agenda Page 4 of 4 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.
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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.
POSTED: November 11, 2022
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
Future Meetings:
Meeting Date Time
Regular Meeting December 6, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Special Meeting
(Council Reorganization)
December 13, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting *December 15, 2022 6:30 p.m.
*This Council Meeting will take place on Thursday, December 15th, 2022