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RESOLUTION NO. _____________________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING AMENDMENTS TO UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 2 (DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 3 (DESCRIPTION OF UTILITY SERVICES), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 4 (APPLICATION FOR SERVICE), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 5 (SERVICE
CONTRACTS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 9 (DISCONNECTION,
TERMINATION AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 10 (METER READING), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 11 (BILLING, ADJUSTMENTS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 18 (UTILITY SERVICE AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER PREMISES), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 20 (SPECIAL ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATIONS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 21 (SPECIAL WATER UTILITY REGULATIONS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 22 (SPECIAL GAS UTILITY REGULATIONS), UTILITIES RULE AND REGULATION 23 (SPECIAL WASTEWATER UTILITY REGULATIONS), AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE C-4 (RESIDENTIAL RATE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM), AND REPEALING UTILITIES RULE AND
REGULATION 15 (METERING)
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rule and Regulation 02 (Definitions and Abbreviations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 02, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rule and Regulation 03 (Description of Utility Services) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 03, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 04 (Application for Service) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 04, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 05 (Service Contracts) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 05, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
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Section 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 09 (Disconnection, Termination and Restoration of Service) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 09, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 10 (Meter Reading) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 10, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 11 (Billing, Adjustments and Payment of Bills) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 11, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2026.
Section 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 18 (Utility Service and Facilities on Customers Premises) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 18, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 20 (Special Electric Utility Regulations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 20, as amended, shall become effective June 1,2026.
Section 10. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 21 (Special Water Utility Regulations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 21, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 11. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 22 (Special Gas Utility Regulations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 22, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 12. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 23 (Special Wastewater Utility Regulations) is hereby amended as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 23, as amended, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 13. Pursuant to section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Schedule C-4 (Residential Rate Assistance Program) of the Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. The foregoing Utility Rate Schedule, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2026.
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Section 14. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utilities Rule and Regulation 15 (Metering Equipment) is hereby repealed as attached and incorporated. Utility Rule and Regulation 15, as repealed, shall become effective June 1, 2026.
Section 15. The Council finds that the fees and charges adopted by this resolution are charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that are not provided to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of providing the service or product.
Section 16. Council finds that the adoption of this resolution is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15273(a), because the fees and charges proposed are necessary to recover the cost of providing utility service and meet operating expenses.
After reviewing the reports presented, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
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ABSENT:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ City Manager
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Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Director of Utilities
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Director of Administrative Services