EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AMENDED
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Arbor Day Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.2 Adopt Two Publicly Available Compensation Schedules for Amended FY 2024-25
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the two Publicly Available Compensation Schedules for Amended FY 2024-25.
3.3 SAFER Bay Project (City Project No. SP-02C) Phase 1 Design Award Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, and execute an agreement with Sherwood Design Engineers, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a contract amount of $3,076,619, and to establish a 10% contingency of $ 307,661.90, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,384,280.90 for professional engineering services to complete the design of the SAFER Bay Flood Control Project (SP-02C) – Phase 1 south of Bay Road; and
2. Finding that the proposed action is within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the subject project, and as such no new environmental document would be required, and additionally, it 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 it is a governmental fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.4 Cash report for February 2025
Recommendation: Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report East Palo Alto City Council April 15, 2025 Agenda
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Recommendation:
Adopt April 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.6 Jon Johnston Proclamation
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Sister City International Special Presentation
Recommendation: Receive presentation on potential Sister City Partnership with Tonga.
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 February 2025
Recommendation: Accept the cash disbursement report required pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.
11. EPASD BOARD MEETING CLOSED SESSION
12. EPASD BOARD MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT
13. EPASD BOARD MEETING POLICY AND ACTION
14. EPASD BOARD REPORTS
15. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. POLICY AND ACTION
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17.1 Sidewalk Vending Analysis
Recommendation:
Receive an analysis of the sidewalk vending’s and provide direction to staff to ensure the health and safety of the community while supporting micro business owners and entrepreneurs.
17.2 Strategies for the City to Better Address Tier 3 Code Violations Recommendation:
Review the potential strategies for the City to better address Tier 3 Code violations and provide direction on the Council’s preferred strategy or alternatives.
17.3 Illegal Fireworks Ordinance
Recommendation:
By motion:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance repealing Article I (FIREWORKS) of Chapter 8.20 (Fireworks and Explosives) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code and add a new Article I (Fireworks) governing the use and possession of illegal fireworks by occupants and owners of real property; and
2. 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 it is a governmental fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment, or is otherwise exempt under 15378 (regulatory actions), Section 15061(b)(3) (no significant environmental impact), and Section 15183 (actions consistent with the general plan and zoning).
18. COUNCIL REPORTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
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4 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.
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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: April 4, 2025
AMENDED: April 8, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
Upcoming meetings:
Study Session April 22, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting May 6, 2025 6:30 PM
Budget Meeting May 13, 2025 6:00 PM
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