East Palo Alto City Council September 6, 2022 Minutes Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor – City Council Chamber East Palo Alto, CA 94303
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica at 6:31 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Mayor Remote
Ruben Abrica Vice Mayor Remote
Lisa Gauthier Councilor Absent
Antonio Lopez Councilor Remote
Regina Wallace-Jones Councilor Remote
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
ABSENT: Gauthier
EXCUSED:
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
ABSENT: Gauthier
EXCUSED:
1. April 5, 2022 - May 23, 2022 Minutes
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
2. AB 361 Findings to Continue Virtual Public Meetings for the City Council and City Advisory Bodies
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
3. Proposed Amendment to the Agreement with WRT for Services Related to the East Palo Alto Parks Master Plan
East Palo Alto City Council September 6, 2022 Minutes Page 2 of 4 RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
4. Agreement with Youth Community Service for Oversight and Coordination of East Palo Alto Pandemic Aid Staff
Motion: Carlos Romero
Second: Regina Wallace-Jones
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
5. Results from 2022 Summer Park Activation & Request to Extend Programming for Elder Community
Motion: Regina Wallace-Jones Second: Ruben Abrica
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
6. Notice of Completion - Bay Road Phase II & III
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
7. Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
Jean Perry received the proclamation.
Motion: Regina Wallace-Jones Second: Carlos Romero
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
8. Proclamation Celebrating September 15 through October 15 as Latina/o Culture and History Month
RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT
Adjourn into Successor Agency Consent
Motion: Regina Wallace-Jones Second: Carlos Romero
Reconvene to open Session
1. Approval of San Mateo County Community College District Obligation
5. CLOSED SESSION
East Palo Alto City Council September 6, 2022 Minutes Page 3 of 4 A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
B. ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED SESSION
C. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Interim City Attorney Valerie Armento no reportable action.
D. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gail Wilkerson
Laura Rubio
Q Smith
Ashley Coker
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
8. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Woodland Park Euclid Improvements
Kelly Beggs presented on behalf of the City and Mike Kramer presented as the applicant.
Public Speakers:
- Rosanne Foust
- Art Taylor
- Steve Kennedy
- Gail Wilkerson
- Kendra Ma
- Laura Rubio
- Letty Martinez
- Andrea Osgood
- Lidia Garcia
- Jordan Grimes
- Ken Chan
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- Belen Cruz
- Teresa Morales
- Salvador Cordova
- Ali Sapirman
- Elidio Romero
- Nancy Lopez
- Teresa Prado
- Q Smith
East Palo Alto City Council September 6, 2022 Minutes Page 4 of 4 - Ashley Coker
- Michele
- Marisela Ramos
- Glemin
- Adrienne Bryant
- Larry Moody
- Zoom User
- Estefani Ruiz
- Hailey
- Tae
- Xenia Hernandez
- Ingrid Ruiz
- Moana Kofutua
- Julian
- Ofelia Bello
- Omar
- Amy Arrellin
- Cristal Montes
- Susan
- Claudia Magadan
- Cecilia Gaona
Public Hearing closed at 10:34 PM
Continue Public Hearing to 9/20 City Council Meeting. M: AL S: CR RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]
MOTION BY:
SECOND:
AYES: Romero, Abrica, Lopez, Wallace-Jones
ABSENT: Gauthier
EXCUSED: Garcia-Aguilera
10. POLICY AND ACTION - NONE
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Antonio Lopez, Regina Wallace-Jones, and Mayor Abrica provided reports.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.