EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 10, 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. POLICY AND ACTION
3.1 Amendment of Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Recommendation:
Waiving first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Chapter 18.37 of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code ("Inclusionary Housing") to facilitate lot splits pursuant to
Government Code Section
66411.7 (“SB 9”); and
Find that the proposed action
does not constitute
a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines
sections 15378
.
Even if it were a project subject to CEQA review, this project would be exempt from CEQA Guideline Section 15378(d) (regulatory actions), Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), Section 15378(b)(4) (funding government services), Section 15183 (actions consistent with the general plan and zoning), and Section 15195 (residential infill development).
3.2 Reprimand of Councilmember Carlos Romero with Sanctions Recommendation:
Mayor Martha Barragan recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to reprimand Councilmember Carlos Romero for violating the City of East Palo Alto Code of Ethics and Conduct (Resolution No. 67-2024).
Policy and Action Correspondences:
Item 3.2 - Letter from Councilmember Carlos Romero
Item 3.2 - Statement from Councilmember Webster Lincoln
4. 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
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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: September 8, 2025
ATTEST:
Lucero Avila-Garcia
Lucero Avila-Garcia
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
East Palo Alto City Council
September 10, 2025 Agenda