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1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2.The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3.The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Planning & Transportation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda: January 30, 2019
Council Chambers
250 Hamilton Avenue
6:00 PM
Call to Order / Roll Call
Oral Communications
The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,2
Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
City Official Reports
1.Assistant Directors Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments
Study Session
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
2.Study Session to Review and Provide Comment to Public Works Staff Regarding the
Draft Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan. The City is subject to the
requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Permit (MRP), which became effective on January 1, 2016. A
section of the MRP requires Permittees to develop and implement long-term GSI
Plans for the inclusion of GSI measures into storm drain infrastructure on public and
(sometimes)private property, including streets, roads, parking lots, roofs, and other
elements. The Plan Must Be Completed and Approved by September 30, 2019. For
More Information, Contact Pamela Boyle Rodriguez at
Pamela.BoyleRodriguez@cityofpaloalto.org
Action Items
Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal.
All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
3.Public Hearing: Recommendation to the City Council of an Ordinance Amending
Section 18.18.120 (Grandfathered Uses and Facilities) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown
Commercial District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) to
REVISED
At Place Memo
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1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2.The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3.The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Adjust Regulations Relating to Noncomplying Facilities. California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA): This Ordinance is Within the Scope of the Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified and adopted on November 13, 2017 by
Council Resolution No. 9720; the Ordinance is Also Exempt From Environmental
Review, Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3). For More Information, Contact
Amy French at Amy.French@cityofpaloalto.org
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
4.December 12, 2018 Draft Planning & Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Questions, Comments, Announcements or Future Agenda Items
Adjournment
December 12, 2018 Draft Minutes
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1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Commissioner Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online:
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/default.asp. The PTC Commission members are:
Chair Ed Lauing
Commissioner Michael Alcheck
Commissioner William Riggs
Commissioner Giselle Roohparvar
Commissioner Doria Summa
Commissioner Carolyn Templeton
Commissioner Asher Waldfogel
Get Informed and Be Engaged!
View online: http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/ or on Channel
26.
Show up and speak. Public comment is encouraged. Please complete a speaker request card
located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Commission
Secretary prior to discussion of the item.
Write to us. Email the PTC at: Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org. Letters can be
delivered to the Planning & Community Environment Department, 5th floor, City Hall, 250
Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Comments received by 2:00 PM two Tuesdays preceding
the meeting date will be included in the agenda packet. Comments received afterward through
2:00 PM the day of the meeting will be presented to the Commission at the dais.
Material related to an item on this agenda submitted to the PTC after distribution of the
agenda packet is available for public inspection at the address above.
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.