HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-09 Finance Committee AgendasFINANCE COMMITTEE
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Community Conference Room & Hybrid
9:00 AM
Late Packet Report
(C = Capital Budget Book, O = Operating Budget Book)
Budget Books Are Available At:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Administrative‐
Services/City‐Budget
Finance Committee 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. 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/99227307235)
Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 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
city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org 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 city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Capital Fund Projects
(9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
a) Capital Improvement Fund (Pages C: 47‐291)
b) Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund (Pages C: 293‐313)
2.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Enterprise Fund Projects
& Internal Service Fund Projects (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
a) Information Technology
i) Technology Fund (Pages C: 593‐624)
b) Public Works
i) Airport Fund (Pages C: 317‐339)
ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages C: 461‐490)
iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages C: 511‐546)
iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages C: 625‐653)
c) Utilities
i) Electric Fund (Pages C: 341‐415)
ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages C: 417‐433)
iii) Gas Fund (Pages C: 435‐459)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages C: 491‐509)
v) Water Fund (Pages C: 547‐589)
LUNCH BREAK (12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM)
3.Review and Recommend to Council to Approve the FY 2024 Proposed Municipal Fee
Schedule Amendments as Part of the FY 2024 Budget Late Packet Report
4.Infrastructure and Environment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
a) Utilities: Operating
i) Electric Fund (Pages O: 413‐426)
ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages O: 427‐434)
iii) Gas Fund (Pages O: 435‐448)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages O: 449‐457)
v) Water Fund (Pages O: 459‐472)
b) Public Works: Operating
i) General Fund (Pages O: 341‐352)
ii) Airport Fund (Pages O: 353‐360)
iii) Refuse Fund (Pages O: 361‐370)
iv) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages O: 371‐381)
v) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages O: 383‐391)
vi) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages O: 393‐403)
c) Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Update
5.Citywide Internal Support and Administration (3:00 – 4:30 PM)
a) Information Technology (Pages O: 267‐279)
b) Administrative Services (including Printing & Mailing Fund) (Pages O: 181‐201)
i) Debt Services Fund (Pages O: 105‐115)
c) Human Resources
i) General Fund (Pages O: 247‐254)
ii) General Liabilities Insurance Program (Pages O: 255‐259)
iii) Workers’ Compensation Fund (Pages O: 261‐266)
iv) General Benefits Fund (Pages O: 481‐487)
v) Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Pages O: 488‐490)
d) City Attorney’s Office (Pages O: 119‐128)
e) City Auditor’s Office (Pages O: 129‐136)
f) City Clerk’s Office (Pages O: 137‐146)
g) City Manager’s Office (Pages O: 153‐167)
h) City Council (Pages O: 147‐151)
6.Finance Committee Budget Hearing Recap and Next Steps (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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. 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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 ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
1 Regular Meeting May 09, 2023
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, May 09, 2023Community Conference Room & Hybrid9:00 AMLate Packet Report(C = Capital Budget Book, O = Operating Budget Book)Budget Books Are Available At:https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Administrative‐Services/City‐BudgetFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Themeeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Capital Fund Projects
(9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
a) Capital Improvement Fund (Pages C: 47‐291)
b) Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund (Pages C: 293‐313)
2.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Enterprise Fund Projects
& Internal Service Fund Projects (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
a) Information Technology
i) Technology Fund (Pages C: 593‐624)
b) Public Works
i) Airport Fund (Pages C: 317‐339)
ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages C: 461‐490)
iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages C: 511‐546)
iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages C: 625‐653)
c) Utilities
i) Electric Fund (Pages C: 341‐415)
ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages C: 417‐433)
iii) Gas Fund (Pages C: 435‐459)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages C: 491‐509)
v) Water Fund (Pages C: 547‐589)
LUNCH BREAK (12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM)
3.Review and Recommend to Council to Approve the FY 2024 Proposed Municipal Fee
Schedule Amendments as Part of the FY 2024 Budget Late Packet Report
4.Infrastructure and Environment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
a) Utilities: Operating
i) Electric Fund (Pages O: 413‐426)
ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages O: 427‐434)
iii) Gas Fund (Pages O: 435‐448)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages O: 449‐457)
v) Water Fund (Pages O: 459‐472)
b) Public Works: Operating
i) General Fund (Pages O: 341‐352)
ii) Airport Fund (Pages O: 353‐360)
iii) Refuse Fund (Pages O: 361‐370)
iv) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages O: 371‐381)
v) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages O: 383‐391)
vi) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages O: 393‐403)
c) Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Update
5.Citywide Internal Support and Administration (3:00 – 4:30 PM)
a) Information Technology (Pages O: 267‐279)
b) Administrative Services (including Printing & Mailing Fund) (Pages O: 181‐201)
i) Debt Services Fund (Pages O: 105‐115)
c) Human Resources
i) General Fund (Pages O: 247‐254)
ii) General Liabilities Insurance Program (Pages O: 255‐259)
iii) Workers’ Compensation Fund (Pages O: 261‐266)
iv) General Benefits Fund (Pages O: 481‐487)
v) Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Pages O: 488‐490)
d) City Attorney’s Office (Pages O: 119‐128)
e) City Auditor’s Office (Pages O: 129‐136)
f) City Clerk’s Office (Pages O: 137‐146)
g) City Manager’s Office (Pages O: 153‐167)
h) City Council (Pages O: 147‐151)
6.Finance Committee Budget Hearing Recap and Next Steps (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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. 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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 ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
2 Regular Meeting May 09, 2023
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, May 09, 2023Community Conference Room & Hybrid9:00 AMLate Packet Report(C = Capital Budget Book, O = Operating Budget Book)Budget Books Are Available At:https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Administrative‐Services/City‐BudgetFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Themeeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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 strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDERPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.ACTION ITEMS1.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Capital Fund Projects(9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) a) Capital Improvement Fund (Pages C: 47‐291) b) Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund (Pages C: 293‐313)2.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Enterprise Fund Projects& Internal Service Fund Projects (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM) a) Information Technology i) Technology Fund (Pages C: 593‐624) b) Public Works i) Airport Fund (Pages C: 317‐339) ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages C: 461‐490) iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages C: 511‐546) iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages C: 625‐653) c) Utilities i) Electric Fund (Pages C: 341‐415) ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages C: 417‐433) iii) Gas Fund (Pages C: 435‐459) iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages C: 491‐509) v) Water Fund (Pages C: 547‐589)LUNCH BREAK (12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM)3.Review and Recommend to Council to Approve the FY 2024 Proposed Municipal FeeSchedule Amendments as Part of the FY 2024 Budget Late Packet Report4.Infrastructure and Environment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM) a) Utilities: Operating i) Electric Fund (Pages O: 413‐426) ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages O: 427‐434) iii) Gas Fund (Pages O: 435‐448)
iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages O: 449‐457)
v) Water Fund (Pages O: 459‐472)
b) Public Works: Operating
i) General Fund (Pages O: 341‐352)
ii) Airport Fund (Pages O: 353‐360)
iii) Refuse Fund (Pages O: 361‐370)
iv) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages O: 371‐381)
v) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages O: 383‐391)
vi) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages O: 393‐403)
c) Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Update
5.Citywide Internal Support and Administration (3:00 – 4:30 PM)
a) Information Technology (Pages O: 267‐279)
b) Administrative Services (including Printing & Mailing Fund) (Pages O: 181‐201)
i) Debt Services Fund (Pages O: 105‐115)
c) Human Resources
i) General Fund (Pages O: 247‐254)
ii) General Liabilities Insurance Program (Pages O: 255‐259)
iii) Workers’ Compensation Fund (Pages O: 261‐266)
iv) General Benefits Fund (Pages O: 481‐487)
v) Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Pages O: 488‐490)
d) City Attorney’s Office (Pages O: 119‐128)
e) City Auditor’s Office (Pages O: 129‐136)
f) City Clerk’s Office (Pages O: 137‐146)
g) City Manager’s Office (Pages O: 153‐167)
h) City Council (Pages O: 147‐151)
6.Finance Committee Budget Hearing Recap and Next Steps (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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. 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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 ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
3 Regular Meeting May 09, 2023
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, May 09, 2023Community Conference Room & Hybrid9:00 AMLate Packet Report(C = Capital Budget Book, O = Operating Budget Book)Budget Books Are Available At:https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Administrative‐Services/City‐BudgetFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Themeeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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 strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDERPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.ACTION ITEMS1.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Capital Fund Projects(9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) a) Capital Improvement Fund (Pages C: 47‐291) b) Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund (Pages C: 293‐313)2.Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Enterprise Fund Projects& Internal Service Fund Projects (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM) a) Information Technology i) Technology Fund (Pages C: 593‐624) b) Public Works i) Airport Fund (Pages C: 317‐339) ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages C: 461‐490) iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages C: 511‐546) iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages C: 625‐653) c) Utilities i) Electric Fund (Pages C: 341‐415) ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages C: 417‐433) iii) Gas Fund (Pages C: 435‐459) iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages C: 491‐509) v) Water Fund (Pages C: 547‐589)LUNCH BREAK (12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM)3.Review and Recommend to Council to Approve the FY 2024 Proposed Municipal FeeSchedule Amendments as Part of the FY 2024 Budget Late Packet Report4.Infrastructure and Environment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM) a) Utilities: Operating i) Electric Fund (Pages O: 413‐426) ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages O: 427‐434) iii) Gas Fund (Pages O: 435‐448) iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages O: 449‐457) v) Water Fund (Pages O: 459‐472) b) Public Works: Operating i) General Fund (Pages O: 341‐352) ii) Airport Fund (Pages O: 353‐360) iii) Refuse Fund (Pages O: 361‐370) iv) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages O: 371‐381) v) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages O: 383‐391) vi) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages O: 393‐403) c) Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Update5.Citywide Internal Support and Administration (3:00 – 4:30 PM) a) Information Technology (Pages O: 267‐279) b) Administrative Services (including Printing & Mailing Fund) (Pages O: 181‐201) i) Debt Services Fund (Pages O: 105‐115) c) Human Resources i) General Fund (Pages O: 247‐254) ii) General Liabilities Insurance Program (Pages O: 255‐259) iii) Workers’ Compensation Fund (Pages O: 261‐266) iv) General Benefits Fund (Pages O: 481‐487) v) Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Pages O: 488‐490) d) City Attorney’s Office (Pages O: 119‐128) e) City Auditor’s Office (Pages O: 129‐136) f) City Clerk’s Office (Pages O: 137‐146) g) City Manager’s Office (Pages O: 153‐167) h) City Council (Pages O: 147‐151)6.Finance Committee Budget Hearing Recap and Next Steps (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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. 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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 ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
4 Regular Meeting May 09, 2023
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.