East Palo Alto City Council June 20, 2023 Agenda Page 1 of 4
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AND JOINT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL *AMENDED AGENDA
June 20, 2023, 6:30 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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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. Professional Services Contract for NPDES Compliance Services Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount not-to-exceed $132,880 per year for a period of three years to provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance services for the City.
2. FY 2022-23 Military Equipment Annual Report - Consideration of Equipment Use and Disposal
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting the annual Military Equipment report, and based thereon, finding that each type of Military Equipment that remains complies with the standards for approval set forth in Chapter 9.25 of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code through May 30, 2024, except as provided for herein;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to dispose of two (2) 40mm launchers through destruction;
3. Finding that the annual review pursuant to Subsection (D) of Chapter 9.25.030 of the Chapter 9.25 of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code is complete and no changes to said Chapter are required;
4. Directing staff to update any related departmental policy, including Policy No. 705 (Military Equipment), to conform with any changes directed by resolution.
3. Consideration of Granting Consent to The City of Burlingame to Form The San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (SFPTMD) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution granting the City of Burlingame consent to include the City of East Palo Alto in the SFPTMD, for the formation of the SFPTMD and future renewals.
4. Monthly Cash Treasury Report for April 2023
Recommendation: Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of April 2023.
5. Minutes of the June 12, 2023 Meeting
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).
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6. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. East Palo Alto 2023 Community Survey Highlights
Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the East Palo Alto 2023 Community Survey Highlights.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
8. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
9. JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
1. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Successor Agency Budget Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Successor Agency Budget.
10. ADJOURN JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING and RECONVENE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FY2023-24 Budget Adoption
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
2. Establishing the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Appropriation Limit Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the FY 2023-24 Appropriation Limit of $39,354,338
3. Inclusionary Housing Alternative Compliance Option for 1201 Runnymede (APN 063-271-090)
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding that the proposed Alternative Compliance Option for the residential development project located at 1201 Runnymede (APN 063-271-090) to provide on a vacant property one deed-restricted unit for a Median-Income Household, one deedrestricted unit for Moderate-Income Households and paying an Inclusionary Housing InLieu Fee for three units fulfills the project’s inclusionary housing obligation under Section
18.37.080 of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code in that it provides as many or more inclusionary units at the same or lower income levels or will otherwise provide greater public benefit than would provision of the inclusionary units on-site;
2. Finding that the project does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) in that it is a governmental fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment;
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all required documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney, associated with the Inclusionary Housing requirements of the Project.
12. POLICY AND ACTION
1. Status of Business Discovery and Amnesty Program Related to Business Licenses Recommendation: Direct staff on the next steps in the Business Discovery and Compliance program.
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2. 2023 Southeast San Mateo Community-Based Transportation Plan Recommendation: Adopt a resolution supporting the 2023 Southeast San Mateo Community-Based Transportation Plan, subject to any potential changes.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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: June 16, 2023
AMENDED: June 20, 2023
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
Future Meetings:
Meeting Date Time
Special Meeting July 6, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting July 18, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Study Session July 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.