EAST PALO ALTO CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 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 Rail Spur Trail and Garden Street SRTS Improvements Project Recommendation: Authorizing the City Manager to award to , negotiate and execute an agreement with SNG & Associates, Inc, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount of $129,881, and to establish a 10% contingency in the amount of $12,988.10, for a not-to-exceed total of $142,869.10, to provide civil engineering design services for the Rail Spur Trail and Garden Street SRTS Improvements Project
3.2 Award of Contract for On-Call and Emergency Tree Maintenance Services
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for on -call and emergency tree trimming, pruning, and tree removal services within the public right-of- way and on City-owned properties, in an annual amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), with the option to extend the agreement for up to three additional one-year terms, subject to satisfactory performance, and authorize Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments beginning after the second year of the agreement.
3.3 National Night Out
Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
3.4 Woodland Park 1 - Amendment to Development Agreement Terms Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive second reading and adopt 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 East Palo Alto City Council July 21, 2026 Agenda
2 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.
3.5 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Adopt the July 7, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
4. CLOSED SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.1 Climate Action Plan Update
Recommendation: Receive informational report.
6.2 City Council Strategic Priorities Fiscal Years (FY) 2025-27 Work Plan - Fourth Quarter Status Update
Recommendation: Receive a fourth quarter update on the City Council Strategic Priorities FY 2025-27 Work Plan.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Ordering Submission to the Voters, and Adoption of a Resolution Calling and
Requesting Consolidation of an Election
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Waive the second reading and adopt 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 $125,000,000 (requires a two-thirds vote of all members; as an ordinance relating to an election, it takes effect immediately upon adoption); and
2. Adopt a resolution calling the election, requesting consolidation with the statewide general election conducted by the County of San Mateo, East Palo Alto City Council July 21, 2026 Agenda
3 approving the form of the abbreviated ballot question, establishing the schedule and procedures for arguments, rebuttals, and the impartial analysis, and authorizing and directing the filing of the Tax Rate Statement and all other documents and actions necessary to place the measure on the ballot.
8.2 Adoption of Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program for Smaller Projects Ordinance
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Based on the findings required by East Palo Alto Municipal Code (EPAMC) Section 18.114.060, find that the proposed Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (THDIP) Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan, including the Housing Element, and supports the City’s ability to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) by income category; will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and is internally consistent with the Development Code;
2. Waive the second reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance, as set forth as Attachment 1 in this report, titled “Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program for Smaller Projects” (“THDIP”);
3. Direct the City Manager or designee to adopt Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of the THDIP; and
4. Find 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).
9. POLICY AND ACTION
9.1 Water Storage Tank Siting Study
Recommendation: Receive a presentation of the 50% Draft Supplemental Technical Memorandum (STM) for the Water Storage Tank Siting Study from EKI Environment & Water, Inc. and provide feedback on the proposed locations & configurations presented in the draft study.
9.2 University Avenue Grand Corridor Project Pilot Project Contract Amendment
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the first contract amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with CSWST2 for design services East Palo Alto City Council July 21, 2026 Agenda
4 for the University Avenue Grand Corridor Project to increase the contract budget by $359,545 for a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,040,450; and
2. Finding that 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, and because environmental review of the project will be performed as part of this contract during the design phase
9.3 FY2027 Transient Occupancy Tax Grants Recommendations Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award twelve Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) grants from the CYSF Fund, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for $388,797, in an amount not-toexceed $400,000, for the FY2027 grant cycle and negotiate and execute agreements with:
a. Bay Area Urban Eagles ($30,000)
b. The Circuit ($30,000)
c. Canopy ($30,000)
d. EPACENTER ($40,000)
e. EPA Greyhounds ($30,000)
f. EPA Razorbacks ($39,840)
g. Fresh Approach ($38,797)
h. Hope Horizon ($30,000)
i. Live in Peace ($40,000)
j. MPAA Mastodons ($30,000)
k. Step it Up Dance ($30,000)
l. StreetCode Academy ($30,000)
Finding 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.
10. ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND RECONVENE TO THE EAST
PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT MEETING
11. EPASD CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1 Cash Disbursement Report for April 2026
Recommendation: Accept the cash disbursement report required pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.
11.2 Cash Disbursement Report for May 2026
Recommendation: Accept the cash disbursement report required pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.
12. EPASD PUBLIC COMMENT
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5 13. EPASD PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Public Hearing and Approval of Previously Adopted Sewer Service Charges to be Collected on the San Mateo County Tax Roll for FY 2026– 27
Recommendation:
1. Hold a public hearing to consider any objections or protests to the placement of EPASD’s FY 2026–27 sewer service charges on the San Mateo County secured property tax roll pursuant to Health and Safety Code §5473–5473.4; and
2. Adopt a resolution:
a. Confirming the written report of charges and authorizing the charges to be submitted to the County Tax Collector for collection; and b. Finding 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.
14. ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
AND RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
15. COUNCIL REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming meetings:
September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
September 29, 2026 Study Session 6:00PM
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POSTED: July 14, 2026
AMENDED: July 17, 2026
ATTEST:
Marissa Silva
Assistant City Clerk
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