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Home My WebLink About2010-12-13 City Council AgendasThis Agenda/Notice is Posted in Accordance with Government Code Section 549.2(A) or Section 54956 12/13/10 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. A binder containing supporting materials is available in the Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Special Meeting Council Chambers December 13, 2010 6:00 PM ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION Public Comments: Members of the public may speak to the Closed Session item(s); three minutes per speaker. THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD WITH THE CITY LABOR NEGOTIATORS. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Dennis Burns, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Darrell Murray) Employee Organization: Police Managers Association Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Dennis Burns, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Darrell Murray) Employee Organization: Palo Alto Police Officers Association Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Darrell Murray) Unrepresented Employee Group: Management, Professional and Confidential Employees Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Dennis Burns, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Roger Bloom, Darrell Murray) Employee Organization: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1319 Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) 2 12/13/10 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Dennis Burns, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Roger Bloom, Darrell Murray) Employee Organization: Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (James Keene, Pamela Antil, Lalo Perez, Joe Saccio, Russ Carlsen, Sandra Blanch, Marcie Scott, Darrell Murray) Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 521 Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a) 7:00 PM or as near as possible thereafter SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 2. Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Advisory Commission ATTACHMENT CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public may speak to any item not on the agenda; three minutes per speaker. Council reserves the right to limit the duration or Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR Items will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the calendar by two Council Members. 3. Adoption of Two Resolutions Requesting Extension of Employment From the CalPERS Board of Administration Pursuant to Government Code 21221(h) for an Hourly Police Management Specialist Working as a Property Evidence Technician and an Hourly Fire Department Management Specialist Working as a Deputy Fire Chief CMR 450:10 and ATTACHMENT 3 12/13/10 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 4. Approval of the Acceptance of Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds in the Amount of $100,000 and the Approval of $25,000 in Prior Year’s COPS Funds for the Police Chief’s Request to Purchase Replacement Firearms, Firearm Instructor Hearing Protection, Replacement Interview Recording System, Encrypted Jump Drives, and Property and Evidence Operational and Security Improvements CMR 427:10 5. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance and Setting January 10, 2011 for a Public Hearing for Objections to Proposed Weed Abatement CMR 414:10 and ATTACHMENT 6. Approval of Amendment No. Four to Agreement With the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, Inc. to Provide a Contribution in the Amount of $100,000 From the Residential Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2010/11 to be Expended Through Fiscal Year 2014/15 CMR 444:10 and ATTACHMENT 7. Approval of Agreement With Association of Bay Area Governments for Local Agency Participation in Grant-Funded Bay Area-Wide Trash Capture Demonstration Project CMR 449:10 and ATTACHMENT 8. Approval of a Final Map to Create Five Condominium Units on a 6,000 Square Foot Lot at 420 Cambridge Avenue CMR 436:10 and ATTACHMENT 9. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.11 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures; and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Municipal Fee Schedule to Reduce Plan Check Fees for Land Development Projects Subject to Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.11 CMR 445:10 and ATTACHMENT 10. Recommendation By the Palo Alto Historic Association to Adopt a Resolution Re-Naming A Public Street in the Vicinity of the 700 Block of Matadero Road as “Packard Court” CMR 447:10 and ATTACHMENT 4 12/13/10 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 11. Approval of Record of Land Use Action for Historic Review Application for Minor Revisions to a Previously Approved Project at 661 Bryant Street CMR 448:10 and ATTACHMENT 12. Adoption of Resolution Supporting the California Air Resources Board’s Leadership in Promoting Clean and Energy Efficient Motor Vehicles, Energy Independence, Zero Emission Technologies and Improved Quality of Life in California CMR 442:10 and ATTACHMENT 13. Cancellation of Regular Council Meeting of Monday, December 20, 2010 ATTACHMENT 14. 2nd Reading Adoption of Two Ordinances: (1) Amending Title 16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 16.14 (CA Green Building Standards Code), and (2) Amending Certain Sections of Title 5 (Health and Sanitation), Title 12 (Public Works and Utilities), Title 16 (Building Regulations), and Title 18 (Zoning), and Repealing Chapter 9.06 (Wood Burning Fireplaces and Appliances), to Promote Consistency With State Green Building Standards and Add Criteria for Sustainable Neighborhood Development (First Reading November 8, 2010 – Passed 9-0) CMR 446:10 and ATTACHMENT 15. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election Held on November 2, 2010 ATTACHMENT 16. Approval of the Agreement for the Transfer of Renewable Energy Certificates Associated With Project Capacity and Energy of Geothermal Generating Project Number 3 to the Turlock Irrigation District (Item continued from 12/06/10 by Staff request) CMR 443:10 and ATTACHMENT 5 12/13/10 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 17. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 to Accept a Donation in the Amount of $275,000 From the Palo Alto Library Foundation; Establish Capital Improvement Program Project Number LB-11000, Furniture and Technology for Library Measure N Projects; and Provide an Appropriation in the Amount of $275,000 to CIP Project LB-11000 CMR 428:10 and ATTACHMENT PUBLIC COMMENT 18. Recommendation from High Speed Rail Committee to Approve Five Potential 2011 State Legislative Initiatives Related to High Speed Rail ATTACHMENT AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS HEARINGS REQUIRED BY LAW: Applications and/or appellants may have up to ten minutes at the outset of the public discussion to make their remarks and put up to three minutes for concluding remarks after other members of the public have spoken. ACTION ITEMS Include: Public Hearings, Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Reports of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters 19. Recommendation From Policy & Services Committee Regarding Process for City Council Priorities and City Council Retreat ATTACHMENT 20. Recommendation From Policy & Services Committee to Approve the City of Palo Alto Suicide Prevention Policy; Adoption of Two Resolutions: (1) Supporting the Santa Clara County Suicide Prevention Plan; and (2) Approving the 41 Developmental Assets Framework for Youth and Teen Well-Being CMR 456:10 and ATTACHMENT 21. City Council Year in Review COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance.