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1. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
2. 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 ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that
the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak from five (5) to three (3) minutes to accommodate a larger number of
speakers.
Planning & Transportation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda: January 12, 2022
Virtual Meeting
6:00 PM
****BY VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE ONLY***
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833
To prevent the spread of Covid-19, this meeting will be held by virtual
teleconference only, with no physical location. The meeting will be broadcast live
on Cable TV and through Channel 26 of the Midpen Media Center at
bit.ly/MidPenwatchnow.
Members of the public may comment by sending an email to
planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org or by attending the Zoom virtual
meeting to give live comments. Instructions for the Zoom meeting can be found
on the last page of this agenda. Visit bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project
plans and details.
Call to Order / Roll Call
6:00 PM-6:10 PM
1.Recognition of Commissioner Alcheck for his Service with the Planning and
Transportation Commission
Oral Communications
The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1
Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
City Official Reports 6:10 PM-6:15 PM
2.Directors Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments
Study Session 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.2,3
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1. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
2. 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 ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that
the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak from five (5) to three (3) minutes to accommodate a larger number of
speakers.
3.Study Session to Review the City’s 2023-31 Housing Element Update Progress
Action Items 7:45 PM-9:15 PM
Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal.
All others: Five (5) minutes per speaker.2,3
4.Consideration of Updates to Section 18.42.110 (Wireless Communication Facilities) of
Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code (PAMC). Environmental Assessment: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301, 15302, 15303 and 15305.
Committee Items
Election of Chair and Vice Chair 9:15 PM-10:00 PM
Commissioner Questions, Comments, Announcements or Future Agenda Items
Adjournment
Commissioner
Comments
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1. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
2. 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 ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that
the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak from five (5) to three (3) minutes 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 Bart Hechtman
Vice Chair Giselle Roohparvar
Commissioner Michael Alcheck
Commissioner Bryna Chang
Commissioner Ed Lauing
Commissioner Doria Summa
Commissioner Carolyn Templeton
Get Informed and Be Engaged!
View online: http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/ or on Channel
26.
Public comment is encouraged. Email the PTC at: Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org.
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.
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1. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
2. 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 ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that
the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak from five (5) to three (3) minutes to accommodate a larger number of
speakers.
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
planning.commission@CityofPaloAlto.org
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below. 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.
• You will 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
moderator will activate and unmute attendees in turn. Speakers will be notified
shortly before they are called to speak. The Zoom application will prompt you to
unmute your microphone when it is your turn 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. 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.
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. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499
Phone number: 1 669 900 6833
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