East Palo Alto City Council May 2, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 2, 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. Minutes of the April 18, 2023 Meeting
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes of the April 18, 2023 Meeting.
2. Proposed Amendment to the Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
1. Waiving the formal bid procedures under section 2.84.070(D) of the Municipal Code; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with West Co ast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), to:
a. Increase the contract in the amount of $1,000,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $2,000,000. b. Authorize WC3 to provide consultant services for any building-related professional services project in East Palo Alto, as determined by City staff and consistent with the City’s Developer Reimbursement protocols.
3. Local Gun Control Ordinance
Recommendation: Waive a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending various Articles of Chapter 9.24 (Dangerous Weapons) and adding a new Article V (Firearms Storage) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code (EPAMC) requiring gun owners within the City’s jurisdictional limits to provide safe firearm storage.
4. Contract with Urban Futures, Inc to provide a 10-Year Financial Forecast Model Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Urban Futures, Inc (UFI) to provide a 10-Year Financial Forecast Model in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($35,100) and a term through December 31, 2023.
5. San Francisco Public Utility Commission Wholesale Water Rate Increases Recommendation: Receive and file update on expected wholesale water rate increase.
6. Water service Capital Improvements at 2415 University Ave.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to direct Veolia to perform water system capital improvements at 2415 University Avenue and to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County wherein the County funds half of the proposed project.
7. Installation of a Multi-Way Stop Sign at Pulgas Avenue, Oakes Street, and Gaillardia Way
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a multi-way (fourway) stop sign at the Pulgas Avenue, Oakes Street, and Gaillardia Way intersection and finding the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (minor alteration).
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8. Proclamation Of the City of East Palo Alto in Recognition & Celebration of the Cinco De Mayo Festival Latino 2023 And Extending Congratulations to the Comite Latino for Organizing the Event Since 1985
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 - NONE
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Special Presentation SamTrans Microtransit Service
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Community Resource Fund Grant Framework
Recommendation:
1. Provide direction on the proposed Community Resource Fund grant framework.
2. Direct staff to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) or Request for Proposals (RFP) for $350,000 in Community Resource Funds based on Council’s grant framework direction.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
East Palo Alto City Council May 2, 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 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.
The City Council meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library or the City Clerk's Office. Any writings or documents pertaining to 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, 2ND Floor, City Hall, 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, California 94303 during normal business hours.
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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 le ast 72 hours prior to the meeting.
POSTED: April 28, 2023
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk