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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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 Mayor Lisa Gauthier at 6:32 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Councilor Present
Ruben Abrica Councilor Absent
Lisa Gauthier Mayor Present
Antonio Lopez Vice Mayor Late 7:12 PM
Martha Barragan Councilor Remote
Due to technical difficulties with Mayor Gauthier’s audio, Councilmember Carlos Romero chaired the meeting while Mayor Gauthier’s audio was improved.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion: Lisa Gauthier
Second: Carlos Romero
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. May 26, 2022 - November 1, 2022, and February 7, 2023 Minutes
2. Mayoral Committee Appointments and Assignments
3. FY 2022-23 Second Quarter Treasury Report
4. A Proclamation of The City of East Palo Alto in Honor of A. Peter Evans Motion: Lisa Gauthier
Second: Carlos Romero
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
4. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. Update on Community Calendar
Maurice Baker provided a presentation on the Community Calendar.
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2023-2031 Housing Element Adoption
Karen Camacho and Hanson Hom provided a presentation.
Motion: Lisa Gauthier
Second: Carlos Romero
Passed by unanimous vote.
To adopt general plan amendment.
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Police Chief Recruitment Process Update
Councilmember Romero proposed the change from Human Resources to alternate text to be drafted for the City Manager's approval.
Motion: Carlos Romero
Second: Lisa Gauthier
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
2. Mid-year Budget Amendment FY22-23
Tomohito Oku provided a presentation on the Mid Year Budget.
Motion: Carlos Romero
Second: Lisa Gauthier
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
3. Meeting Format for Boards and Commissions after February 2023 Motion: Carlos Romero
Second: Lisa Gauthier
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
Motion passed to have Hybrid Meeting Formats for: City Council, Public Works and Transportation Commission, Public Works Commission, and Rent Stabilization Board.
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10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Proclamation for A. Pete Evans was presented
Motion: Lisa Gauthier
Second: Carlos Romero
Absent: Ruben Abrica
Passed by unanimous vote.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. in honor of the late A. Pete Evans.