EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
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.
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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:
1. Teleconference Exception (Gov’t Code § 54953(b)): None.
2. Just Cause (Gov’t Code § 54953(j)(2)(D)): (Contagious illness prevents the member from attending the meeting in person (Id., subd. (j)(2)(B))
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Mayor Martha Barragan.
General description (Contagious illness prevents the member from attending the meeting in person (Id., subd. (j)(2)(B))
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day.
3.2 Pride Month Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Pride Month.
3.3 Elder Frederick DuBlunch’ Porche’ Sr. Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Elder Frederick DuBlunch’ Porche’ Sr .
3.4 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt May 20, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.5 Authorization to Apply for CalHome 2025
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution that authorizes the City Manager (or designee) to submit an application for the Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability (“HOSN”) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), issued on December 12
, 202
4 , to issue deferred-payment loans of up to $250,000 to qualifying homeowners to support repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of second units in East Palo Alto, and, if awarded, to negotiate, execute, and deliver a State of California Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to receive the grant funds.
3.6 App
roval of Resolution concerning appeal
hearing for 1174 Laurel Avenue
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution
denying an appeal concerning 1174 Laurel Avenue of a decision by the interim building official requiring a new permit for new construction following complete demolition of a garage, and
directing that remaining fees from the prior permit be applied to the new permit, where legally permissible.
4. EPASD BOARD MEETING ITEMS - NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1 San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Presentation Recommendation:
Accept the presentation.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY AND ACTION
9.1 Commission Appointments
Recommendation:
Interview applicants for the Planning Commission; and appoint applicants for Regular or Alternate Seats.
9.2 FY2025–2029 Strategic Priorities
Framework
and FY2025–2027 Council
Work Plan
Recommendation:
Receive results from the second round of community engagement, including the Council project prioritization process and community survey data; Adopt FY2025-2029 Strategic Priorities;
Provide direction on carryforward and new projects in FY2025-2027 Work Plan; and Direct staff to finalize the Work Plan for formal adoption at the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property:
1180 Beech Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Agency negotiator:
Michelle Magarell, Deputy City Attorney, East Palo
Alto
10.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).) Case Name Unspecified.
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Regular Meeting
June 17, 2025
6:30 PM
Special Meeting
July 8, 2025
6:30 PM
Regular Meeting
July 15, 2025
6:30 PM
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
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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: May 23, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
June 3, 2025 Agenda