EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 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 Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) to amend various Chapters and Sections of Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code Recommendation:
By motion, waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance (Attachment 1) to:
Repeal, replace and amend various Chapters and Sections of the Development Code regarding site design, architectural standards, definitions, typographical errors, corner lot standards, refueling and service stations, setbacks of multi-family zones, tree removals by government/quasi-government entities, Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), alcohol sales at bonafide eating establishments, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for public and private schools, Home Occupations, and other areas as set forth therein; and:
Find the proposed Development Code Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), 15378(b)(5) (Not a Project), and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
3.2 Pride Month Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Pride Month.
3.3 Juneteenth Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation for Juneteenth.
3.4 Consent to Waiver of Conflict
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to execute a consent letter agreeing to the joint representation by Goldfarb & Lipman LLP of City of East Palo Alto and Frolic Community regarding the development of housing cooperatives in the City, including 801 Donohoe Street
3.5 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.6 Mr. Mancini Proclamation
Recommendation:
Present the proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH
REAL
PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
Property:
2120 Euclid, East Palo Alto, CA
Agency
Negotiation:
Melvin Gaines, City Manager, Tuan Pham, Downs Pham & Kieu LLP, John D. Lê, City Attorney Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms
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 FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the EPASD Board receive this presentation and provide feedback on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed budget.
9. EPASD BOARD MEETING INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
10. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
11. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
11.1 P
arking
Conditions
a
long Woodland Avenue
Recommendation:
Receive the informational report and presentation.
12. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 City of East Palo Alto Vista 2035 General Plan Safety and Noise Element and Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element Update Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to:
Approve the proposed amendment to the East Palo Alto Vista General Plan 2035 to update the Safety and Noise Element and the Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element; and Find that the amended elements comply with recent changes to California State Law governing General Plan Safety Elements; and Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of East Palo Alto Annex into the Safety and Noise Element; and Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because implementation of the proposed project would not have the potential cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
13.2 Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026)
Recommendation:
(Continued
June 9, 2026
)
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Waive the First Reading and introduce an uncodified ordinance titled “Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (“THDIP”) to encourage the construction of new housing by reducing inclusionary housing obligations for residential developments, including the residential component of mixed-use projects, effective until December 30, 2027;
2. Direct the City Manager or designee to adopt Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of the THDIP; 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) (governmental, administrative or financial activity) and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense).
13. POLICY AND ACTION
14. COUNCIL REPORTS
14.1 Letter Regarding IHRA Adoption
15. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
June 9, 2026
Study Session Meeting
6:00 PM
June 16, 2026
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
June 23, 2026
Study Session Meeting
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: May 28, 2026
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
East Palo Alto City Council
June 2, 2026 Agenda