EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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 Proclamation of the City of East Palo Alto Commemorating the Contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
in the Fight for Equality.
Recommendation:
Accept the proclamation.
3.2 Proclamation Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking in the Bay Area Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
8. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
9. SANITARY DISTRICT MEETING
9.1 East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee Scope and Regular Meeting Schedule Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the proposed scope and regular meeting schedule of the East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee.
9.2 East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation:
Interview applicants for the following open seats on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee (4 regular and 1 alternate) using the selection process recommended by staff.
10. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. POLICY AND ACTION
12.1 Commission Appointments
Recommendation:
Interview applicants for the following open seats on the Public Works and Transportation Commission (2), using the selection process recommended by staff.
12.2 Project WeHOPE’s Proposed Use of 1798 Bay Road for Functional Zero Effort Recommendation:
Provide direction to the City Manager on a potential agreement with Project WeHOPE for their use of 1798 Bay Road for a temporary shelter.
12.3 Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development Program: Streetcode Academy Final Performance Report and Draft Evaluation Plan Recommendation:
Receive the final performance report from StreetCode Academy on its participation in the Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development Program.
Receive and accept the Draft Evaluation Plan from Informing Change for the Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development Program.
Designate a Councilmember to serve on the Measure HH Evaluation Plan Subcommittee.
12.4 Ending Temporary Water Rate Reductions and Implementing July 1, 2023 ,
Water Rate Schedule
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the end of temporary water rate reductions effective March 1, 2025; and implementing the July 1, 2023, water rate schedule, as adopted by Resolution 5154 and amended by Resolution 66-2022.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Regular Meeting
January 7, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Council Teambuilding Retreat
February 1, 2025
9:00 A.M.
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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: December 31, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
January 7, 2025 Agenda