EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
City Council Chamber
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
NOTICE
This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.The public may participate in the City Council Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing [email protected], submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1)
On-Call Contract Award with CSG Consultants and CSWST2
3.2)
Jewish Heritage Month Proclamation
3.3)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month Proclamation
3.4)
Proclamation of The City of East Palo Alto Affirming the City?s Commitment to Combat Antisemitism
3.5)
Public Safety Dispatch Services
3.6)
Execute the updated Animal Control Services Agreement with County of San Mateo for the period July 1, 2026 ? June 30, 2029.
3.7)
City Council Strategic Priorities Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-27 Work Plan - Third Quarter Status Update 4)
CLOSED SESSION
5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
6)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1)
First Time Homebuyer Program Research
7)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7.1)
Fresh Approach Community Garden Presentation
8)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1)
Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) to amend various Chapters and Sections of Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code (continued from 4/21/2026 Council meeting) 9)
POLICY AND ACTION
9.1)
Adoption of Legislative Platform and Formalization of Legislative Advocacy and Intergovernmental Relations Program
9.2)
Amendment to City Council Code of Ethics and Conduct ? Section 7: City Council Agenda Setting
9.3)
Discuss Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits for a Future Municipal Election 10)
COUNCIL REPORTS
11)
ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Budget Meeting
May 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
May 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Budget Meeting
May 21, 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 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. East Palo Alto City Council Chambers is ADA compliant. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the City Clerk’s office at (650) 853-3127 no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
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: April 24, 2026ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
May 5, 2026 Minutes