EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
NOTICE
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REQUESTS TO APPEAR REMOTELY
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the body may appear remotely for the following reasons:
A.
Teleconference Exception (Gov’t Code § 54953(b)):
None.
B.
Just Cause (Gov’t Code § 54953.8.3):
Mayor Webster Lincoln
General description: (travel for city business, Gov’t Code § 54953.8.3((c)(4)) Affirmation (18 year or older participants)
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Approval of Agreement with Regional Government Services for Classification and Compensation Study Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Regional Government Services (RGS) in amount not to exceed $147,000, to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study.
The action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.2 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the San Mateo County Regional EV Charging Project Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into
a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Half Moon Bay, the City of San Carlos, and the Town
of Portola Valley for the joint procurement of
design and project management services
for the San Mateo County Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Project.
Find that t
he action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
3.3 Safer Bay Project Design, Permitting and Bid Support Recommendation:
City Council authorization to award a professional services agreement for engineering design services for the SAFER Bay Project Phase 1 – North of Bay Road Reach (STA 52+27 to 69+00).
3.4 FY 2025-26 Third Quarter Treasury Report
Recommendation:
Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of March 2026.
3.5 Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Meeting
Recommendation:
Adopt the minutes of the May 5, 2026 Meeting
3.6 Memorial Day Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
7. EPASD PUBLIC COMMENT
8. APPROVAL OF EPASD CONSENT CALENDAR
8.1 EPASD Cash Disbursement Report for
March
2026
Recommendation:
Accept the cash disbursement report
required
pursuant to
California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.
9. EPASD BOARD MEETING INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
11. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
12. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
12.1 101 Corridor Connect Program Update
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Update
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to become effective July 18, 2026.
13.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Session Hearing No. 2 Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this presentation and provide feedback on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed budget.
14. POLICY AND ACTION
15. COUNCIL REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
Budget Meeting
May 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
June 16, 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
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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: May 13, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
May 19, 2026 Agenda