City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov City Council
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date: 12/5/2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Locations: Zoom.us/join – ID# 814 7839 7160 and
City Council Chambers
751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Regular Session
A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Agenda Review
D. Public Comment
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E. Consent Calendar
E1. Waive the second reading and adopt ordinances to amend Chapters 16.02, 16.04, 16.08, 16.20,
16.22, 16.23, 16.24, 16.26, 16.30, 16.36, 16.38, 16.40, 16.43, 16.72, 16.80, and 16.98; repeal Chapters 16.32, 16.39, and 16.42; and create Chapter 16.95 of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 16 of the Municipal Code) and amend the zoning map to implement zoning-related programs in the adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element to modify the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) to allow residential densities up to 150 dwelling units per acre in combination with State Density Bonus Law; create new opportunities for residential and mixed-use development by modifying certain existing nonresidential zoning districts and combining certain nonresidential and mixed use zoning districts to create a new C-MU (Neighborhood Mixed Use) zoning district, increase densities in the R-3 (Apartment) zoning district around downtown and for sites over 100,000 square feet in size and increase lot coverage in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts, allow ministerial review of reuse sites, create a new Residential Overlay to allow additional residential development potential for certain parcels, allow family day care homes by-right in residential districts, and rezone certain properties associated with the changes as applicable (Staff Report #23-268-CC) Determine the proposed amendments are consistent with a previously-certified subsequent environmental impact report under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) E2. Adopt a resolution approving a grant of utility easement to West Bay Sanitary District at 100 Terminal Ave. (Staff Report #23-260-CC)
Determine this action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15305 Class 5 exemption for minor alterations in land use limitations.
E3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to submit applications for all CalRecycle grant and payment programs for which the City of Menlo Park is eligible (Staff Report #23-261-CC) Not a CEQA project.
E4. Authorize the city manager to execute three-year master agreements with multiple consulting firms for on-call transportation services (Staff Report #23-262-CC) Not a CEQA project.
E5. Amend the agreement with APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC for the operation, maintenance and reporting of the Bedwell Bayfront Park Landfill gas and leachate collection and control (Staff Report #23-263-CC)
Determine this action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15301 exemption for existing facilities.
E6. Authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with Surveillance Grid for implementing a citybuilding security camera system in an amount not to exceed $617,194.59 (Staff Report #23-265-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
E7. Authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with 360S2G to provide water utility billing services and amend the agreement with Minol USA to provide transitional services for a limited term (Staff Report #23-266-CC)
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Not a CEQA project.
E8. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed revisions to the Below Market Rate Housing Program Guidelines to update the below market rate residential unit for-sale process (Staff Report #23-267-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
F. Public Hearing
F1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending the City’s comprehensive master fee schedule for the city manager’s office, community development, library and community services, and public works departments, and Menlo Park Municipal Water (Staff Report #23-259-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
G. Regular Business
G1. Adopt a resolution to appropriate and allocate expenditures and revenues to support Belle Haven Community Campus opening and ongoing operations (Staff Report #23-264-CC) (Informe de Personal #23-264-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
G2. Adopt a resolution approving the 2024 City Council regular meeting schedule (Staff Report #23-269-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
H. Study Session
H1. Provide direction on potential updates to level of service, transportation impact analysis and transportation demand management policies (Staff Report #23-270-CC) Not a CEQA project.
I. Informational Items
I1. City Council agenda topics: December 2023 (Staff Report #23-271-CC) Not a CEQA project.
I2. Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) – overview for City Council (Staff Report #23-272-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
I3. Update on the Caltrain quiet zone study (Staff Report #23-273-CC) Not a CEQA project.
I4. Update on the City’s Five Year Street Maintenance Plan (Staff Report #23-274-CC) Not a CEQA project.
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I5. Update on the Peninsula Clean Energy Solar for public buildings program (Staff Report #23-275-CC)
Not a CEQA project.
I6. Potential updates to City Council procedures (Staff Report #23-276-CC) Not a CEQA project.
J. City Manager Report
K. City Councilmember Reports
L. Adjournment
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At every special meeting of the City Council, members of the public have the right to directly address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda at a time designated by the chair, either before or during consideration of the item. Special meetings of the City Council do not provide the opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda (Cal. Gov.
Code §54956.)
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