East Palo Alto City Council February 7, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 7, 2023 6:30 PM
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. May 26, 2022 - September 6, 2022 Minutes (Continued) Recommendation: Adopt the May 26, 2022 - September 6, 2022 Minutes
2. Mayoral Committee Appointments and Assignments (Continued) Recommendation: Confirm the City Council appointments and assignment list and direct staff to notify affected agencies.
3. A Proclamation of The City of East Palo Alto Celebrating Lunar New Year
4. Proposed Amendment to Contract with Verde Designs for Additional CEQA Review of MLK Junior Park
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a final contract amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Verde Designs for an additional $55,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $341,394.60 to complete a master plan for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park; and
Appropriate $55,000 from the General Fund Reserve for the additional services associated with the Martin Luther King Junior Park Master Plan.
5. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Sanitary Sewer Services Recommendation: By motion, direct the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify eligible entities interested in contracting with the City to provide sanitary sewer services if the East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) becomes a subsidiary district of the City of East Palo Alto (City).
6. Proposed Updated Terms for Library Acquisition
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of East Palo Alto and the East Palo Alto Youth Arts & Music Center, LLC for the potential acquisition of the property located near the corner of Bay Road and Pulgas Avenue (APN: 063-240-490) (“Site”) to extend the term of the agreement;
2. Appropriating additional funds to compensate the seller for agreeing to extend the term of the PSA as further described in the staff report; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to extend the term of the PSA for up to 90-days in the event of unforeseen issues prior to the close of the transaction.
7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (Agreement)) with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the US 101 / University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing and Interchange Improvements Project (Project).
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement (Agreement)) with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the US 101 / University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing and Interchange Improvements Project (Project).
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8. Black History Month Proclamation
9. AB 361 Findings to Continue Virtual Meetings for the City Council and City Advisory Bodies
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making AB 361 findings necessary to continue virtual public meetings for the City Council and City Advisory Bodies for the month of February 2023.
4. 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).
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Status of Local Emergency - Winter Storms
Recommendation: Receive and file this report on the status and City response to the storms beginning December 31, 2022.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
8. POLICY AND ACTION
1. City Participation in the Age Friendly Communities Certification Recommendation: By motion, authorize staff to work with the Center for Age Friendly Excellence (CAFE) to begin the process of becoming an age friendly city and attaining an AARP/WHO Network of Age Friendly Communities (AFC) certification.
2. Proposed Final Design of Bell Street Park in partnership with Magical Bridge Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1):
1. Accepting the final conceptual design for Bell Street Park and findings that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301,15303 and 15304; and
2. Directing staff to return to the City Council in March or April with a proposal on how the City and the Magical Bridge Foundation may partner to further advance the proposal Bell Street Park project.
3. Approval of Business Discovery Program for Business Licenses Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the recommended Business Discovery Program for the collection of Business License Fees.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
East Palo Alto City Council February 7, 2023 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 fr om d isclo su re pursuant to the Public Records Act, that are distributed to the majority of the City Council will be available for public inspection at th e Ci ty Clerk’s Office, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to th e City Council. Such documents may also be available on the East Palo Alto website www.cityofepa.org subject to staff’s ability to p ost the documents prior to the meeting. Information may be obtained by calling (650) 853-3100.
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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 7 2 hours prior to the meeting.
POSTED: February 2, 2023
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
Future Meetings:
Meeting Date Time
Regular Meeting February 21, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting March 7, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 6:30 p.m.