EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30 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 Cinco de Mayo Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.2 Amend Turbo Data
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Turbo Data Systems Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase funding by $32,700.85 for FY 2024-25, and $78,482.04 for the final year FY 2025-26. This amendment raises the total five-year contract amount from $200,000.00 to $311,182.90.
Finding that the proposed action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 1578 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not results in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. STUDY SESSION
5.1 Study Session on Development of FY25–29 Strategic Priorities and FY25–27 Council Work Plan Recommendation:
Receive an informational report from staff on the development of the FY 20 25–
20 29 Strategic Priorities and initial FY
20 25–
20 27 Council Work Plan.
Provide input on the draft Strategic Priorities and project list and complete a prioritization process to support development of a focused and actionable work plan.
Direct staff to support refinement of a preliminary list of Strategic Priorities through additional
community engagement and return to the City Council in June 2025 for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 City Council Strategic Priorities and Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Work Plan
.
6. COUNCIL REPORTS
7. 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.
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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 11, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
April 22, 2025 Agenda