Agenda — Palo Alto City Council, May 22, 2023

CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, May 22, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in RED
Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference 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. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line.

PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.

TIME ESTIMATES
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.

CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)

1. Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew

2. Proclamation Honoring Birge Clark
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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.

CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk City representatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM)
AA1. FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion
CONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

5. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting

6. Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A

7. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. to increase compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30, 2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQA Status – Not a Project. Q&A

8. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)

9. Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for Special Uses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent

10. Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the ordinance. Moved to Consent
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM)
AA2. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

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.

11. Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Commute Survey
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings
Rail Committee May 23, 2023
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1. FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion
AA2. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐ CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
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. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.

You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the Meeting ID below.

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 will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

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.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak 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. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833 Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing [email protected]. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service.

1 Special Meeting May 22, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection

CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)

1. Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew

CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk

5. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting

8. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)

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.

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

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 will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

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.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

2 Special Meeting May 22, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection

CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)

1. Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew

CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk

5. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting

8. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)

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.

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

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 will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

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.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

3 Special Meeting May 22, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection

CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)

1. Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew

CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk

5. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting

8. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)

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.

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

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 will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

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.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

4 Special Meeting May 22, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection

CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)

1. Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew

CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk

5. Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting

8. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)

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.

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

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 will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

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.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

5 Special Meeting May 22, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection

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