HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-03 City Council Agenda Packet1
City Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Council Chamber & Virtual
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. In formation 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments will be accepted both in pe rson and via Zoom meeting. All
requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written
public comments can be submitted in advance to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org
and will be provided to the Council and available for inspect ion on the City’s
website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your
email subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.Election of the 2022 Mayor
2.Election of the 2022 Vice Mayor
3.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding
Public Service as Mayor to Tom DuBois
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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
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.
ADJOURNMENT
There will be a brief, CO VID-SAFE, in-person reception followi ng the adjournment of the meeting
in the City Hal l lobby.
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee 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
city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer 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.
A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in -
browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current,
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Safari 7+. Certain functionality 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 will
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 th e 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
Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO TOM DUBOIS AS 2021 MAYOR
WHEREAS, Tom DuBois was first elected to the Palo Alto City Council in 2014, was reelected in 2018, served as Vice Mayor
in 2020, and as Mayor in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Tom Dubois was the first Mayor in Palo Alto’s 127 year history to give the State of the City addres s virtually via
Zoom, and also the first to do so while wearing shorts; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor DuBois led a year of accomplishments that included economic recovery
and restoration of city services, approval and start of construction of a seismically safe Public Safety Building, and consummation
of a regional partnership with Valley Water, accepting $16M in funding for a purified recycled water plant; and
WHEREAS, as a strong believer in the importance of building community, Tom worked to resume and expand community
events including the May Fete, Asian American Pacific Islander Month, World Music Month, more than 20 events during Together
Again Week, a Sustainability workshop with Denmark, and many discussions on racial equity; and
WHEREAS, Tom enthusiastically recognized and honored many community members for their contribution s including our
local non-profits, numerous city employees and community leaders, good Samaritans who saved a young woman’s life, and the
National Champion Stanford Women's basketball team; an d
WHEREAS, to support recovery, Mayor DuBois met frequently with Palo Alto’s business community, passed a budget to
restore many city services, established an economic development strategy, affirmed retail protections and r eopened University
Avenue to help retailers; and
WHEREAS, Tom worked tirelessly for residents’ quality of life including new protections for the tree canopy, accelerated
planning of high-speed home internet, securing funding for the historic Roth Buildin g as home for the Palo Alto Museum, and
reducing commercial intrusion into neighborhoods with refinements to Residential Preferential Parking Programs; an d
WHEREAS, Tom played a leadership role in advancing approval of the LifeMoves’ 88 -unit transitional housing project, a 50-
unit special needs housing project at 525 Charleston, selecting railway grade crossing alternatives, and the completion and o pening
a new bike bridge over Highway 101; and
WHEREAS, Mayor DuBois led on updating parks, open space, city services and affordable housing impact fees; increasing
renter protections; advancing a ballot measure to create a business tax; and establishment of a Psychiatric Emergency Response
Team to replace reliance on police services; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor asserted the importance of local control, opposing state legislation detrimental to Palo Alto’s
environment and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Mayor, Tom also served as Chair of the Council Appointed Officers’ Committee which hired
the new City Clerk and supported a highly productive City Auditor’s office; and
WHEREAS, under Tom’s leadership, board and commission work plans were submitted for the first time and biannual
meetings held with Board & Commission Chairs in order to provide more effective advice to Council; and
WHEREAS, Tom fostered Palo Alto’s sister city relationships, visited Heidelberg, Germany to propose new sustainability
initiatives, and achieved the creation of the first US Sibling City culminating with a Palo Alto-Bloomington, Indiana partnership
to help strengthen bonds within the United States; an d
WHEREAS, Tom’s leadership as a public servant exemplified his integrity, passion and commitment toward the betterment
of this community, and his involvement in regional and global issues offer contributions that will be of lasting value.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends Tom’s outstanding
public service and gratefully records both its appreciation, and the appreciation of the citizens and businesses of this community,
for his meritorious service and commitment as a Palo Alto Mayo r.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 3 , 2022
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ ________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ ________________________
City Manager City Attorney
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