EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the body may appear remotely for the following reasons:
1. Teleconference Exception (Gov’t Code § 54953(b)): None.
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1 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Memorandum of Understanding with Bay Area Community Resources Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Bay Area Community Resources (BACR), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the recruitment of an 11-month limited term Sustainability Service Corps Fellow, in a match amount notto-exceed $31,000.00.
2. Find that the action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it's not a "project" pursuant to 15378(b)(4) because it's a fiscal activity which doesn't involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
3.2 Execution of Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County for participation in the Urban County for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028 and 2029 Recommendation: Recommendation
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (dated September 20, 2017, as previously amended in July 2023) between the City of East Palo Alto and San Mateo County for participation in the Urban County for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 and one subsequent three-year period thereafter.
2. Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within 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.
3.3 Authorizing City Manager to Administer Affordable Housing Preservation Program
Recommendation: Recommendation
Adopt a resolution:
1) Directing the City Manager, or designee, to adopt the Affordable Housing Preservation guidelines to administer the City’s Affordable Housing Preservation Program and update the guidelines at the City Manager’s or designee’s discretion, provided that it is consistent with the resolution and its East Palo Alto City Council July 7, 2026 Agenda
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2) Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the amount of $2,099,044 and disperse the funds according to the guidelines and the allocations in the FY 2026-2027 budget; and
3) Finding that the proposed is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is not a “project” pursuant to 15378(b)(4) because it is a fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
3.4 Monthly Cash Treasury Report for April 2026
Recommendation: Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of April 2026
3.5 Monthly Cash Treasury Report for May 2026
Recommendation:
Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of May 2026.
3.6 Independence Day
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
3.7 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Adopt the July 7, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
3.8 City Anniversary Proclamation
Recommendation: Present the City Anniversary Proclamation.
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1 Climate Action Plan Implementation Report
Recommendation: Receive informational report.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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8.1 Measure HH Workforce Development Program Request for Proposals Recommendation: Recommendation
1. Receive report on draft Request for Proposals for the City’s Measure HH Workforce Development Program;
2. Provide input on the recommended enhancements to the Measure HH Workforce Development Program and on how staff should measure the success of the eventual consultants; and
Adopt a resolution:
a. Directing the City Manager to issue a request for proposals (“RFP”) to continue the Measure HH Workforce Development Program in an amount not-to-exceed of $1.1 million, with recommended program, policy and operational enhancements; and
b. Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within 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.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction
Recommendation:
Recommendation
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 (with complete Vertical Building Permit application due by January 30, 2028), or until some other sunset date approved by the Council;
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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 15378(b)(5) (governmental, administrative or financial activity) and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense).
Adopt another resolution to:
1. Appropriate an additional $13,300 from the Housing In Lieu Fund (Fund 207) and authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with Street Level Advisors to add $13,300 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $88,300; 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 15378(b)(5) (governmental, administrative or financial activity) and Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense).
9.2 Resolution Determining Necessity for, and Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Ordering Submission to the Voters of, a $125,000,000 General Obligation Bond Measure for Civic, Recreational, Water, and Stormwater Improvements at the November 3, 2026 Consolidated General Election
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a resolution determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvement projects, and their financing through the issuance of general obligation bonds (requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the City Council);
2. Introduce, waive the first reading of, and set for second reading and adoption on July 21, 2026, an ordinance ordering the submission to the qualified voters of the City, at the November 3, 2026, consolidated general election, of a proposition authorizing the City to incur general obligation bonded indebtedness in a principal amount not to exceed East Palo Alto City Council July 7, 2026 Agenda
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3. Direct staff to return with the Resolution Calling the Election (requesting consolidation with the County’s statewide general election and establishing the ballot label and procedural schedule) together with the second reading of the ordinance on July 21, 2026.
9.3 Sand Hill Development Agreement Amendment (Woodland I) Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance:
a. Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of East Palo Alto and Woodland Park Property Owner A, LLC for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project, amending provisions related to (a) the timing of Impact Fee payments, (b) Off-Site Affordable Housing Units, (c) water infrastructure, (d) storm drainage improvements, (e) impact fee credits, and (f) assignment rights;
b. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Development Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney; and c. Find that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and that none of the conditions set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164 that would require a subsequent or supplemental EIR or Addendum to the EIR are present; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the First Amendment to the Development Agreement in the Official Records of San Mateo County in accordance with Government Code Section 65868.5.
10. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND RECONVENE TO THE
EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT
11. EPASD CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1 Award of Contract for EPASD design projects 1.1 and 1.2 Recommendation: Award a design contract to Freyer and Laureta to design EPASD projects 1.1 and 1.2
12. EPASD PUBLIC COMMENT
13. EPASD BOARD PUBLIC
HEARINGS 13.1
Acceptance of East Palo Alto Sanitary District Sewer Capacity Fee Update Study and Adoption of Updated Sewer Capacity Fee East Palo Alto City Council July 7, 2026 Agenda
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Acceptance of East Palo Alto Sanitary District Sewer Capacity Fee Update Study and Adoption of Resolution to Update Sewer Capacity Fee
14. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
AND RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
15. COUNCIL REPORTS
15.1 Letter from Mayor Webster Lincoln
16. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
July 28, 2026 Study Session 6:00 PM
September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
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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: June 26, 2026
AMENDED: July 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Staff report to 9.2 added: July 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
ATTEST:
James Colin
City Clerk
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