EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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REQUESTS TO APPEAR REMOTELY
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the body may appear remotely for the following reasons:
a) Teleconference Exception (Gov’t Code § 54953(b)): None. b) Just Cause (Gov’t Code § 54953(f)(A)(i)):
Councilmember Ruben Abrica and
Vice Mayor Martha Barragan
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Amika Guillaume Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Amika Guillaume.
3.2 Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day.
3.3 Adoption of Municipal Code Amendments to Chapters 15.11 and 15.25 - Reach Codes Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending:
Chapter 15.11 (California Green Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code (EPAMC), with local amendments related to building electrification; Chapter 15.25 (California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the EPAMC, with local amendments to mandate cost-effective building requirements, including increasing building efficiency and requiring electric readiness; and Make any necessary conforming amendments, as the Council deems necessary.
3.4 Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the City's Conflict of Interest designations.
3.5 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.6 Amendment of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the City of East Palo Alto "Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials."
3.7 FY 2024-25 Budget Personnel Staffing Changes
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Approving an amendment to the City’s Classification Plan adding 1.0 FTE Utility Manager, adding 1.0 FTE Information Technology Manager, adding 1.0 FTE Recreational Leader I/II; Approving an amendment to the City’s Classification Plan eliminating 0.45 FTE Recreational Leader I/II, eliminating 0 FTE Senior Management Analyst; and Approving and establishing the following classifications and the related specifications and compensation schedules for the following:
Utility Manager
Information Technology Manager
Recreational Leader I/II
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
8. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
9. JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
9.1 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Successor Agency Budget Recommendation:
Adopt Fiscal Year 2024-25 Successor Agency Budget
10. ADJOURN JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Proposition 218 Public Hearing Solid Waste Rate Increase Recommendation:
Conduct a Public Hearing concerning the proposed increases to solid waste (refuse) service rates; and Adopt a Resolution increasing solid waste service rates on July 1, 2024, and thereafter each January 1st through January 1, 2028, for all solid waste service customers within the City of East Palo Alto.
Find that the proposed action 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 is a government fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
11.2 Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance (RPP) First Reading Recommendation:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance establishing Chapter 10.40 Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance to the East Palo Alto Municipal Code.
11.3 Adoption of FY2024-25 Budget
Recommendation:
Adopt FY2024-25 Budget
11.4 Establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriation Limit.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution establishing the FY2024-25 Appropriation Limit of $40,575,070.
12. POLICY AND ACTION
12.1 Certificate of Sufficiency for Citizen Initiative
Recommendation:
Accept the County Clerk's Certification of the Verification of Signatures; Direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the July 1, 2024 meeting, calling for the consolidation of the measure with the General Municipal Election scheduled for November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submission of a measure to the voters; and If desired, order a report on the initiative's effect on municipal operations, with direction as to when the report must be returned to the Council, no later than 30 days.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Meeting
Date
Time
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2024
6:30 PM
Regular Meeting
July 16, 2024
6:30 PM
Special Meeting
July 25, 2024
6:00 PM
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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: June 11, 2024
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
June 18, 2024 Agenda