EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, March 24, 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 Proclamation for Patricia “Patty” Del Castillo Celebrating Seventeen Years of Service
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
3.2 Proclamation Honoring The EPA Razorhawks Middle School Girls Rugby Team
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
3.3 Women's History and Culture Month Proclamation
Recommendation: Accept the proclamation.
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 Inclusionary Housing Study Session
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept this informational report, provide feedback on the City of East Palo Alto Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO), and:
1. Direct the City Manager to return with an ordinance establishing a Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (THDIP) to encourage the construction of new housing by reducing IHO obligations for residential developments, including the residential component of mixed-use projects, effective until the City Council adopts a new IHO;
2. Direct the City Manager to return, within six months of the conclusion of the San Mateo County Grand Nexus and Feasibility Study, with amendments to the IHO in accordance with financial feasibility findings, the results of the THDIP, and Council policy direction; and
3. Find that the proposed actions do not constitute “projects” with 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 East Palo Alto City Council March 24, 2026 Agenda
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Alternative
Accept this informational report, provide feedback on the City of East Palo Alto Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO), and:
1. Direct staff to return, before conclusion of the San Mateo County Grand Nexus and Feasibility Study, with amendments to the City’s IHO in accordance with Council’s policy direction; and
2. Find 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.
4. ADJOURNMENT
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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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: March 13, 2026
AMENDED: March 18, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
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