EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18, 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. 41 p. m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Councilmember Present
Ruben Abrica Councilmember Present
Lisa Gauthier Mayor Present
Antonio Lopez Vice Mayor Absent
Martha Barra an Councilmember Present
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The approval of the agenda was motioned by Councilmember Carlos Romero, seconded by Mayor Gauthier, and approved unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. University Avenue/ Beech Street Property Exchange
2. Ravenswood Business District / 4 Corners Specific Plan — Second Contract Amendment to Developer Reimbursement Agreements
3. Award of Contract for Spanish Interpretation Services
4. Monthly Cash Treasury Report for May 2023
5. Agreement with Bay Area Community Resources for Climate Action Plan Update and Implementation Fellow
6. CSG Staff Augmentation Sixth Contract Amendment
7. Final Design for the University/ Weeks 12- Inch Water Main Project; and the Woodland Watermain Project
6. Capital water system improvement payments to Veolia
9. Minutes of the June 20, 2023 Meeting
10. City Council Action on Colibri Commons, an Affordable Housing Development at 965 Weeks
11. A Proclamation Celebrating Deborah Lewis-Virges and Clyde Lewis-Virges for Pastor Appreciation Day
12. A Proclamation Recognizing Mr. George Smith Sr.
The approval of the consent calendar was motioned by Councilmember Carlos Romero, seconded by Councilmember Abrica, and approved unanimously.
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4. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers provided a public comment at the City Council meeting'.
Javanni Brown Austin
Jeannie Llewellyn
Leland Francois
Court Skinner
Gail Wilkerson
Gaulam Chandoke
Luella Parker
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - NONE
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. City Hall Feasibility Study
Sam Lin and Jasmine Gao from San Mateo County provided a presentation on the City Hall Feasibility Study.
Councilmember Abrica requested a Study Session item regarding the presentation.
Public Comment:
Leland Francois
Gail Wilkerson
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,
1. Inclusionary Housing In -Lieu Fee Update
Karen Camacho, Housing and Economic Development Manager provided a presentation on the Inclusionary Housing In -Lieu Fee Update.
Public Comment
Michelle
Meina Young
George Wu
Tuan N.
Adrienne Bryant
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Attendee Name Title Status
Carlos Romero Councilmember AYE
Ruben Abrica Councilmember AYE
Lisa Gauthier Mayor AYE
Antonio Lopez Vice Mayor ABSENT
Martha Barragan Councilmember ABSTAIN
9. POLICY AND ACTION
1. East Palo Alto Opportunity to Purchase Act (" EPA OPA") Update Karen Camacho, Housing and Economic Development Manager and Benjamin Toney provided a presentation on the East Palo Alto Opportunity to Purchase Act (" EPA OPA") Javanni Brown Austin
Jeannie Llewellyn
Elena Kogan
Jennifer Liu
Sherry Flamer
Jose Rocha
Aizza Rocha
Elena Savva
Anna Romanovskaia
Jack Beiderman
Sherman
Chris Moore
Jennifer W.
George Wu
Suzanne Moore
Carol Cunningham
Court Skinner
Elizabeth Pulido
Ronoberto Zamora
Amelia Gutierrez
Gregory Slater
Mark Dinan
Ce Cole Dillon
Estela Guerrero
Dan Pan
Peter
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Nina Helmer
Iris Li
Darren Cunningham
Varsha Likhite
Gail Wilkerson
Gaulam Chandhoke
Grace Popple
Evelyn Wilson
Estefani Ruiz
Wayne Lee
Christina
Carol Li
Kenneth Harris
Edwin Magana Lopez
Daniella Montes
Xenia
Fernanda Moreno
Laura Rubio
Ofelia
Bryant Herrera Gonzalez
Maya
Alla
Simon Weng
Harrell Design
Gene Gan
Way Lee
Rafael
Alexey Savva
Stewart Hyland
Maleli Raiyawa
Irina Berman
Rohin Ghosh
Max Kiang
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Francisca Guzman
Elizabeth Jackson
Lisa Yang
Bob Allen
Darrell Ford
RWJ
Federico Andrade
Luella Parker
Dionis Papauramidis
Vanessa Smith
Kevin Molina
Ky ra Brown
Iza
Bo Liu
Lily
Joseph Chu
Danny Gan
Directions were given by the City Council and the report was received.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Lisa Gauthier requested that Councilmembers provide reports regarding conferences and events that they attend.
110 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11 e 13 p. m.
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