East Palo Alto City Council February 21, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 21, 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, and February 7, 2023 Minutes Recommendation: Adopt the May 26, 2022 - September 6, 2022, and February 7, 2023 Minutes.
2. Mayoral Committee Appointments and Assignments
Recommendation: Confirm the City Council appointments and assignment list and direct staff to notify affected agencies.
3. FY 2022-23 Second Quarter Treasury Report
Recommendation: Accept and file the Treasury Report for the second quarter ended December 31, 2022.
4. A Proclamation of The City of East Palo Alto in Honor of A. Peter Evans
4. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
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. Update on Community Calendar
Recommendation: Receive and file report on the community calendar.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-2031 Housing Element Adoption
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution that:
1. Adopts a General Plan Amendment (GP23-001) to update the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (“2023-2031 Housing Element”);
2. Finds that the 2023-2031 Housing Element affirmatively furthers fair housing and substantially complies with State Housing Element Law;
3. Repeals the 5th Cycle 2015-2031 Housing Element;
4. Finds the 2023-2031 Housing Element exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), common sense exemption; and
5. Direct and authorize Staff to provide the 2023-2031 Housing Element for the 6th Cycle to the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for its 60-day East Palo Alto City Council February 21, 2023 Agenda Page 3 of 4 Review, to file all necessary material with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Department to find that the Housing Element is in conformance with State Housing Element Law, and to make all legally permissible changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent or to address any legally permissible changes or amendments requested by the Department to achieve certification.
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Police Chief Recruitment Process Update
Recommendation:
1. Receive an update on Councilmember Martha Barragan’s appointment of Ms. Maria Rocha to the Community Panel in place of former Councilmember Regina WallaceJones's appointee, Mr. Olatunde Sobomehin and authorize the city manager to work directly with each City Councilmember appointing any alternates to the community panel, as needed.
2. Adopt a resolution approving an updated police chief selection process and repeal Resolution 5034.
2. Mid-year Budget Amendment FY22-23
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Budget.
3. Meeting Format for Boards and Commissions after February 2023 Recommendation: By motion, provide direction on how the City Council and City boards and commissions shall conduct regular proceedings following the official expiration of the pandemic state of emergency.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
East Palo Alto City Council February 21, 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.
The City Council meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library or the City Clerk's Office. Any writings or documents pert aining t o 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, 2
ND Floor, City Hall, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, California 94303 during normal bus iness hours .
Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, et c. s hould 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 t he public at least 7 2 hours prior to the meeting.
POSTED: February 16, 2023
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
Future Meetings:
Meeting Date Time
Regular Meeting March 7, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Study Session March 30, 2023 6:00 p.m.