EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 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 Authorize the Salary Adjustment of the Community and Economic Development Director
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Publicly Available Compensation Schedule for FY 2025-26.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1 City Council Strategic Priorities Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-27 Work Plan - Second Quarter Status Update
Recommendation: Receive a second quarter update on the City Council Strategic Priorities FY 2025-27 Work Plan.
6.2 Informational report regarding February 23, 2026, Almanac News Article Concerning Former On-Call Temporary Employee Rafael Prado Caballero Recommendation: Receive an informational report from staff regarding February 23, 2026 Almanac News Article Concerning Former On-Call Temporary Employee Rafael Prado Caballero
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Appeal of a Decision by the Planning Commission to Not Approve Two Separate Applications to Develop 1675 Bay Road (Townhome and Mixed Use)
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve the appeal, and adopt two resolutions:
a. Resolution Approving 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.
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2 b. Resolution Approving 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.
2. Or alternatively, by motion, deny the appeal, and direct staff to return with a resolution for adoption supporting the denial
8.2 Ordinance Adopting 2026 California Building Standards Code, Adopting Reach Codes for Existing Buildings, and Ratifying Ordinance No. 59- 2025 of the 2025 District Fire Prevention Code
Recommendation:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance to amend various sections and provisions of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code, including:
15. Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.15, 15.16, 15.20,
15.25, 15.32, 15.58 to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including the following 2025 California Codes and specified appendices: Administrative Code; Building Code volumes 1 and 11; Residential Code; Electrical Code; Mechanical Code; Plumbing Code; Energy Code; Historical Building Code; Existing Building Code; Green Building Standards Code; and Fire Code;
16. Chapter 15.58 to adopt and ratify local amendments set forth in Menlo Park Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 59-2025;
17. Chapter 15.32 pertaining to dangerous buildings;
18. Chapter 15.25 (Energy Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code to incorporate local amendments herein referred to as Reach Codes, which mandate cost-effective building
requirements, including increasing building efficiency and requiring electric readiness, with findings demonstrating local amendments are reasonably necessary; and
19. Make any necessary conforming amendments, as the
Council deems necessary.
2. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3), 15308, and 15183.
9. POLICY AND ACTION
9.1 University Avenue Grand Corridor Project Corridor Vision Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the University Avenue Grand Corridor Project and provide feedback on a preferred University Avenue Grand Corridor concept.
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3 9.2 Discuss Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits for a Future Municipal Election
Recommendation:
Discuss and consider the following regarding term limits:
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits at the June 2, 2026, Statewide Election and Setting Priorities for Filing Arguments For or Against the Ballot Measure; and
2. Appoint two members to write the argument for and rebuttal against the ballot measure.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
10.1 Bay Area Urban Eagles 2026 Anniversary & Gala
Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction regarding Council interest in attendance, recognition, or sponsorship.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Council Team Building Session March 14, 2026 9:00 AM
Study Session March 24, 2026 6:00 PM
Regular Session April 7, 2026 6:00 PM
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4 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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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 20, 2026
AMENDED: February 27, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
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