EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
City Council Chamber
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
NOTICE
This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.The public may participate in the City Council Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing [email protected], submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting.
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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:
Teleconference Exception (Gov?t Code § 54953(b)): None.
Just Cause (Gov?t Code § 54953(j)(2)(D)
Councilmember Carlos Romero.
General description (travel while on business, Gov?t Code § 54953(j)(2)(D)) Affirmation (18 year or older participants)
Admonitions: (a) video and audio must remain on; (b) disruption causes cease of council action.
Emergency Circumstances (Gov?t Code § 54953(f)(A)(ii) (Approval Required)): None. 1)
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1)
César Chavez Proclamation
3.2)
2024 Annual Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports
3.3)
Award the O’Connor Pump Station Improvements Phase I Project (SD-06A) to Harris & Associates, Inc.
3.4)
Update on Security Provider for Community Services Facilities & Events
3.5)
Award of the University Avenue Grand Corridor Project design (ST-29)
3.6)
Monthly Cash Treasury Report for January 2025
3.7)
East Bayshore Road Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Enhancements Project (ST-28) Plans, Specifications & Estimate Approval
3.8)
Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA24-001) to amend various Chapters and Sections of Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code
3.9)
City Manager Employment Agreement
3.10)
City Attorney Employment Agreement
3.11)
City Council Meeting Minutes
3.12)
FY 2024-25 Midyear Personnel Staffing Proposal
4)
CLOSED SESSION
5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
6)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1)
Automated License Plate Reader Implementation Update
7)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1)
Library Annual Report Presentation
8)
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING 9)
APROVAL OF THE EPASD BOARD MEETING AGENDA
10)
APPROVAL OF EPASD BOARD MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR
10.1)
Cash Disbursement Report for January 2025
11)
EPASD BOARD MEETING CLOSED SESSION
12)
EPASD BOARD MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT
13)
EPASD BOARD MEETING POLICY AND ACTION
13.1)
Accept Annual Financial Reports for EPASD for Fiscal Year 2023-24
13.2)
Accept the Notice of Completion and authorize the release of retention payment to Ranger Pipelines for the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project at Beech Street, Clarke Avenue, and Green Street.
13.3)
Signature Authority
13.4)
Purchasing Ordinance, Policies and Procedures for EPASD 14)
EPASD BOARD REPORTS
15)
ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 16)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1)
Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance (RPP) First Reading 17)
POLICY AND ACTION
17.1)
2025 TOT Grants Program Notice of Funding Availability Release 18)
COUNCIL REPORTS
19)
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. Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose. East Palo Alto City Council Chambers is ADA compliant. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk’s office at (650) 853-3127 no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
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: March 8, 2025ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
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