EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 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 East Palo Alto
2025
Cross
Connection Control Plan
Recommendation:
Adopting a resolution:
1. Adopting the 2025 East Palo Alto Cross Connection Control Plan as required by the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water; and
2. Finding that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities), and 15302 (replacement or reconstruction).
3.2 Authorize the award and execution of multiple contracts for Human Resources Support Services with a five-year contract with a possible one-year extension at the City Manager’s discretion for services with a shared not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $400,000 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award to and negotiate and execute an agreement with CPS- HR, Sloan Sakai, Layla Jayne Consulting LLC EDWOSB, and MuchMoreThanConsulting for five-year contracts with a possibility of one-year extension, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Human Resources Support Services, in a shared amount not-to-exceed $400,000; and Finding that the proposed actions do not constitute “projects” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) in that they are governmental fiscal, organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.3 City Council’s Proposed Schedule for 2026
Recommendation:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 5061, by motion, approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule in Attachment 1.
3.4 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the November 18, 2025, minutes.
3.5 Proclamation of the City of East Palo Alto honoring Officer Paul Norris for 38 years of exemplary service to the City of East Palo Alto.
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
7. APPROVAL OF EPASD BOARD MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR
7.1 Award Agreements to Two
C
onsulting
Firms
for
Engineering
O
n-
C
all
S
ervices
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the General Manager to negotiate, award and execute agreements with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. and with EKI Environment & Water for on-call engineering services each for a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 (collectively for $1,000,000) and each for a term of five (5) years, in forms approved by District Counsel; and,
2. 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.
7.2 Cash Disbursement Report for
October
2025
Recommendation:
Accept the cash disbursement report
required
pursuant to
California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.
8. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 2025 Summer Park Activation Results
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation on the results from the Summer Park Activation series.
9.2 Street Sweeping Signage Audit Project Presentation
Recommendation:
Receive an informational report
and presentation
from staff concerning
the Street Sweeping Signage Audit project
.
10. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Introduction of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance Recommendation:
By motion:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.76, Sidewalk Vendors, to update and clarify regulations governing sidewalk vending in the City of East Palo Alto, repeal the prior Chapter 5.76, Vending, make various other conforming amendments to the East Palo Alto Municipal Code as noted in the ordinance, and any amendments proposed by Council; and Direct staff to return with a fee resolution setting the costs associated with the sidewalk vending pilot program; and Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), or alternatively, it is exempt pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) (e) for minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effect on the environment; 15305 (Class 5 –Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations), or 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection).
12. POLICY AND ACTION
12.1 Continued use of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems for Enhanced Public Safety Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a five-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety) for the continued provision of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) services in an amount not to exceed $453,250.00;
2. Finding that awarding of the proposed agreement is exempt pursuant to East Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.84.060(17), which exempts certain purchases under applicable state, federal or local law, including “sole source”; and
3. Finding that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as not a “project” pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) because it is a governmental administrative or fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meeting:
December 16, 2025
Regular Meeting
6:30 PM
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POSTED: November 21, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
December 2, 2025 Agenda