1 City Council
Special Meeting
Monday, March 14, 2022
5:00 PM
Council Chambers & Virtual
AMENDED
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833
The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center at https://midpenmedia.org.
IN PERSON PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT:
• Provide Proof of Vaccination or negative COVID-19 test (taken within 48 hours) and a photo ID
• Wear a mask at all times
• Maintain social distancing
• If you cannot or do not wish to comply, you can still participate virtually
TIME ESTIMATES
Time estimates are provided as part of the Council's effort to manage its time at Council meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments will be accepted both in person and v ia Zoom meeting. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be subm itted in advance to [email protected] and will be p rovided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are ref erencing in your email subject line.
HEARINGS REQUIRED BY LAW
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
Applicants and/or appellants may have up to ten minutes at the outset of the public discussion to make their remarks and up to three minutes for concluding remarks after other members of the public have spoken.
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 – 6:15 PM)
Public Comments: Members of the public may speak to the Closed Session item(s); three minutes per speaker.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated
Representatives: City Manager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Rumi Portillo, Sandra Blanch, Nicholas Raisch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Terence Howzell) Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA)Palo Alto Peace Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (6:15 – 6:25 PM)
2. Congratulations to Sheryl Klein for designation as Woman of Persistence for Palo Alto
3. Project Sentinel
AA1. Appointments of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:25 – 6:45 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:45 – 6:50 PM)
Items will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4. Approve Minutes from the February 28, 2022 City Council Meeting
5. Adoption of Side letters of Agreeme nt with Utilities M anagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto "UMPAPA", International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF "IAFF", Fire Chiefs Association "FCA", and Updated Salary Schedules for Management and Professional Employees, SEIU Hourly Unit, and Limited Hourly Employees. 3 Special Meeting March 14, 2022
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
6. City Council Approval of the City's Response to the Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Affordable Housing and Direction to Staff to Submit the Response Letter in Accordance with State Law Prior to the March 16, 2022 Deadline
7. Approval of A mendment Number 2 to Contract Number C19172119 with Daryl D. Jones, Inc. DBA Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) to Increase the Scope of Services to Include Program Verification and Design Review for the Public Safety Building Project (CIP PE -15001) and, Accordingly, Increase the Contract Amount by $189,882, for a New Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $874,882
8. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Ele ctric Hydro Rate Adjuster (E-HRA) and Activating the E -HRA Rate at the $0.01 3/kWh Level, Effective April 1, 2022 and Transmit Information on Preliminary Rate Forecast
9. Approval of Surveillance Use Policy and Contract for E -Citation Devices/Services with T urbo Data Systems, Not- to-Exceed $218,545 for Five Years
10. Approval of Am endment Number 2 t o Contract Number C18168129 with Kennedy / Jenks Consultants for Professional Design Services for the Primary Sedimentat ion Tanks Rehabilitation and Equipment Roo m Electrical Upgrade Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant to Increase Compensat ion by $166,747 for a New Maximum Compensation Not to Exceed $1,131,747, and to Extend the Contract Term Through June 30 , 2024 - Capital Improvement Program Proje ct WQ-14003
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:50 pm – 7:15)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS
Include: Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Reports of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters.
11. City Council Discussion with th e Independent Police Auditor and Possible Approval of a Performance Review on Recruitment and Hiring (7:15 - 8:30 PM)
12. Report and Discussion on Community Engagement Activities Planned to Implement the City’s Workplans for the 2022 Calendar Year (8:30 -9:30 PM)
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
13. Discuss Recommended Foothills Fire Mitigation and Safety Improvement Strategies (9:30 – 10:30 PM)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action during this meeting’s agenda.
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings
Policy & Services Committee March 8, 2022
Finance Committee Meeting March 15, 2022 - Canceled
Schedule of Meetings
Public Letters to Council
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link bel ow to access a Zoom -based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. If usi ng your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 2 7+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functi onality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
B. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and wi ll be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
C. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
D. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
E. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B-E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to spe ak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. Y ou will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
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Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833