EAST PALO ALTO CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6:30 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Monthly Cash Treasury Report for July 2023
Recommendation: Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of July 2023.
3.2 Ravenswood Business District / 4 Corners Specific Plan – Second Contract Amendment to Raimi + Associates Contract Recommendation:
Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Second Amendment To A Contract With Raimi + Associates To Provide Consultant Services Associated With The Ravenswood Business District/Four Corners Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan Area.
3.3 Annual Compensation Schedule for FY 2023-24.
Recommendation:
Adopt the FY 2023-24 Compensation Schedule.
3.4 Submit an Application for the Measure A and W Highway Program 2023 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Directing staff to submit an application for TA 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program funds for $1,000,000 for the
University Avenue Grand Corridor project.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for the City of East Palo Alto to receive any Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program funds awarded.
3. Committing $1,000,000 in East Palo Alto matching funds for the completion of the University Avenue Grand Corridor Project, if awarded the requested TA Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program funds.
4. Directing the City of East Palo Alto to commence work on the University Avenue Grand Corridor project within one year of receiving an award of Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program Funds.
East Palo Alto City Council September 19, 2023 Agenda
3.5 FY 2022-23 Fourth Quarter Treasury Report
Recommendation: Accept and file the Treasury Report for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
3.6 Authorization of purchasing one utility truck from Downtown Ford Sales for the Maintenance Division
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of one utility truck from approved State of California Contract number 1-22-23 -20F Downtown Ford Sales in Sacramento, California for the Maintenance Division in an amount of $34,247.91.
4. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - NONE
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Assemblymember Diane Papan - Funding Award Presentation
7.2 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) Presentation
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
9. POLICY AND ACTION
9.1 Update on Youth Commission Development
Recommendation:
Receive this report and provide direction on a potential youth commission.
Direction is requested on the following areas:
• Whether the City should explore options to appoint youth members to existing boards and commissions or establish a standalone Youth Commission.
• If a standalone commission:
o What would the youth commission be responsible for?
o Who would the youth commission advise?
o Would the City Council formally create a youth commission and appoint members (subject to the Brown Act)? OR
o Should staff create the youth commission and select members (not subject to the Brown Act)?
o What age or grade range should the youth commission cover? East Palo Alto City Council September 19, 2023 Agenda
9.2 Resolution in Support of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission's Efforts to Keep Youth Under the Age of 18 in Juvenile Justice Facilities instead of adult facilities.
Recommendation:
1. Receive a presentation from Becca Kieler co-founder of In Our Care
2. Adopt a resolution expressing support for the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission's efforts to keep youth under the age of 18 in juvenile justice facilities instead of adult facilities.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Study Session September 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting October 17, 2023 6:30 p.m.
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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 least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
POSTED: September 11, 2023
AMENDED: September 13,2023
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council September 19, 2023 Agenda