EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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REQUEST TO APPEAR REMOTELY
Just Cause (Gov’t Code § 54953(f)(2)(A)(i)):
Councilmember Martha Barragan.
General description: travel on official city business (Gov’t Code § 54953(j)(2)(D)).
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 University Avenue/101 Pedestrian Overcrossing Project Ghiradelli
Second Contract Amendment
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Ghirardelli Construction, Inc., (Ghirardelli) for construction management services, increasing the contract amount by fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), for a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,259,557.83; Finding that the proposed action—contract amendments for the construction of a public works project—is not a “project” under 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.
3.2 Parking Signage along Woodland Avenue
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Authorizing signage indicating the restriction of parking along the west side of Woodland Avenue between University Avenue and West Bayshore Road; and Finding that the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, and 15304 (Class 1, 3, and 4).
3.3 Authorization to Award Agreement to Ken Brown Strategic Consulting to Provide Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Services Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Selecting Ken Brown Strategic Consulting as the vendor to provide Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Services pursuant to the results of the competitive procurement process; Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Ken Brown Strategic Consulting (KBSC) for Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $865,800.00; and Finding 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)(5) in that it is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.4 Ola Mae Anderson Augmon Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.5 Johnnie Melvin Vickers Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.6 Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Meeting
Recommendation:
Adopt the minutes of the December 16, 2025, Meeting.
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
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
7. APPROVAL OF EPASD CONSENT CALENDAR
7.1 Parking Restrictions Signage
at the
EPASD
facility, 901 Weeks Street
Recommendation:
T
he EPASD Board
adopt a Resolution allowing signage to be erected restricting parking at
the East Palo Alto Sanitary District
facility
located
at 901 Weeks Street.
8. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
10.1 HIP Housing Presentation
10.2 San Jose Conversation Corps
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. POLICY AND ACTION
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
13.1 Letter from Mayor Webster Lincoln
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
February 3, 2026
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
February 7, 2026
Team Building Retreat
9:00 AM
February 24, 2026
Special Meeting
6:00 PM
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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: Januar 9, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
January 20, 2026 Agenda