EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, October 7, 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 Proposed Increase to the City’s Local Minimum Wage by the Consumer Price Index
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Increasing the Local Minimum Wage of $17.45 per hour to $17.90 per hour, effective January 1, 2026;
2. Directing staff to finalize and distribute a bulletin concerning the change to employers in the City of East Palo Alto; and
3. Finding that the action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.2 Second Amendment to the Agreement with Telepath, Increasing the NotTo-Exceed amount by $25,370.95 for Emergency Public Safety Radio Network Repairs
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second contract amendment to the agreement with Telepath Corporation, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $25,370.95 (from a total contract value of $348,288.06 to $373,659.01) for emergency repairs to the public safety radio network; and
2. Finding the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” pursuant to 15378(b)(4) because it is a fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
3.3 Proclamation Honoring Raymond “Ray” Askew
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
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2 3.4 Grant Application for the 2025 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a $525,000 grant application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority under the 2025 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program, and to take all necessary actions to implement the resolution, including executing all legal documents required to secure the grant funding;
2. Appropriating $175,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund as matching funds. These funds will become unassigned if the grant application is unsuccessful; and
3. Finding 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.
3.5 Proclamation of the City of East Palo Alto Declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
3.6 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the September 23, 2025 Minutes.
3.7 Mayoral Committee Appointments and Assignments
Recommendation:
By motion, update or confirm existing appointments and assignment list to regional boards, committees, and commissions, and direct staff to file a revised appointments and assignments list with affected agencies.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of matters: four.
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3 5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1 Update on Youth Commission
Recommendation: Receive Update and Next Steps.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1 CORA Special Presentation
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation to learn about domestic violence resources in East Palo Alto.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Text changes to Title 15 of the City of East Palo Alto Municipal Code (EPAMC), specifically amending Chapter 15.12 to add section 15.12.030 setting forth an expedited, streamlined ministerial permitting process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as required by Government Code Section 65850.7
Recommendation:
By motion:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance (Attachment 1) establishing an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations by amending Title 15 of the City of East Palo Alto Municipal Code (EPAMC), specifically amending Chapter 15.12 to add section 15.12.030; and.
2. Find the proposed Text Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15378 and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
9. POLICY AND ACTION
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4 10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting 6:30 PM
November 13, 2025 Study Session 6:00 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 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: September 26, 2025
AMENDED: September 29, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
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