EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 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 Proclamation of the City of East Palo Alto Commemorating the Contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
in the Fight for Equality.
Recommendation:
Accept the proclamation.
3.2 Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.3 Speed Hump Criteria Update
Recommendation:
Amend the adopted
Speed Hump Installation Criteria and Review Process
guidelines to revise Criterion No. 1 pertaining to functional classification requirements.
3.4 Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Meeting
Recommendation:
Adopt the minutes of the December 16, 2025, Meeting.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
7. EPASD BOARD MEETING POLICY AND ACTION
7.1 Accept EPASD Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Accepting and directing staff to file with the State Controller’s Office the Annual Audited Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that it is related to government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
8. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. POLICY AND ACTION
12.1 Accept Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution accepting and directing staff to file with the State Controller’s Office the Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including:
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR),
Measure A Fund Report,
Measure HH Fund Report,
Measure W Fund Report, and
Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Schedule (Fiscal Year 2025-26).
12.2 Youth Engagement Program Development
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to pursue implementation of a formal non-Brown Act Youth Commission and an informal Youth Task Force for a minimum period of at least three years and to budget funds for $50,000 annually from CYFS Transient Occupancy Tax funds in a form approved by the City Attorney, for $150,000, in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000.
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.
12.3 Adoption of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP )
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Adopt the Final Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) prepared by HR&A Advisors, Inc. and Kearns & West; and Provide feedback to staff on the EDSP.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Regular Meeting
January 20, 2026
6:00 pm
Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
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
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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: December 30, 2025
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
January 6, 2026 Agenda