EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 24, 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 FY 2025-26 Second Quarter Treasury Report
Recommendation:
Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of December 2025.
3.2 Appointments to BAWSCA Board and Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority (RFA) Recommendation:
By motion, appoint Mayor Webster Lincoln as the City of East Palo Alto representative to the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority (RFA) for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029, remove Ruben Abrica as alternate as the enabling act does not authorize alternate members, and reflect that the terms for both the City’s BAWSCA Board and RFA positions expire June 30, 2029.
3.3 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
7. JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD POLICY AND ACTION
7.1 Approval of Defeasance of Series 2015A Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and Authorization to Implement Actions Necessary for Dissolution of the Successor Agency Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Approving the early cash defeasance of the Series 2015A Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, to be completed in two phases in June 2026 and January 2027, using available residual Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues; Acknowledging and approving a temporary reduction in General Fund revenues in the FY 2025-26 Budget, estimated at $1.7 million, resulting from the use of residual RPTTF revenues to complete Phase 1 of the defeasance, subject to final RPTTF availability and required approvals; Authorizing the City Manager, Finance Director, and/or their designees to execute and submit amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) and all other documents, and to take all actions necessary or convenient to implement the defeasance and pursue dissolution of the Successor Agency, consistent with Health and Safety Code section 34187; 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 JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO REGULAR MEETING
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
9.1 Discuss Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits for a Future Municipal Election Recommendation:
Receive an informational report from staff updating
the
Council
regarding
term limits and the submission of a potential ballot measure for a future municipal election
, and
receive Council direction concerning the same
.
10. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance (RPP) First Reading Recommendation:
By motion, the City Council should:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adding a new Chapter 10.40 (Residential Permit Parking Program) to the East Palo Alto Municipal Code (or any other substantive amendments proposed by staff or the Council to the original ordinance); Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (minor alterations) and 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption); and Direct staff to return to City Council with proposed RPP program details which include permit costs, citation fees, recommended residential Permit Parking Areas, and maximum number of permits per household per area.
12. POLICY AND ACTION
12.1 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).
12.2 Trilateral Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo and EPACANDO to Facilitate Affordable Housing Development and Expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Park Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and any documents required with the County of San Mateo and East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO), in forms approved by the City Attorney, to facilitate the potential exchange of real property, interim site control, and future development of a 100% affordable housing project and expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Finding that the proposed action is exempt from the City’s Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to East Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.84.060(10) (contracts with other governmental entities); and Finding that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 25, Section 15325 of the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15325).
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
13.1 Call for Review by the City Council of a Decision by the Planning Commission to Not Approve Two
Separate
Applications
to Develop
1675 Bay Road
(Townhome and Mixed Use)
Recommendation:
Hold a vote of the City Council to review the Planning Commission’s decisions to:
Not adopt a resolution approving the Design Review, Tentative Map, and Tree Removal Permit for the University and Bay at 4 Corners Townhomes Residential Project (Design Review Permit: DR25-004); and finding that the University and Bay at 4 Corners Townhomes Residential Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and Not adopt a resolution approving the Design Review, Tentative Map, and Tree Removal Permit for the University and Bay at 4 Corners – Mixed-Use Project (Design Review Permit: DR25-007); and finding that the University and Bay at 4 Corners – Mixed-Use Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66
14. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
March 3, 2026
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
March 17, 2026
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
March 24, 2026
Study Session
6:00 PM
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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: February 13, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
February 24, 2026 Agenda