HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-13 City Council AgendasCity Council
1
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.
Monday, April 13, 2020
6:00 PM
Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in
the Council Chambers on the Thursday 11 days preceding the meeting.
****BY VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE ONLY***
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20,
issued on March 17, 2020, 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 on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and Midpen Media Center at
https://midpenmedia.org. Members of the public who wish to participate by
computer or phone can find the instructions at the end of this agenda. To
ensure participation in a particular item, we suggest calling in or connecting
online 15 minutes before the item you wish to speak on.
TIME ESTIMATES
Time estimates are provided as part of the Council's effort to manage its time at Council meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items
and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated
on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
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 up to three minutes for concluding remarks after other members of the public have spoken.
Action Item 6:00-7:00 PM
1. Update and Discussion of the COVID-19 Health Emergency and the
City's Response – Verbal Report, No Written Staff Report
Study Session 7:00-8:00 PM
2. Annual Earth Day Report Study Session
Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions
Oral Communications 8:00-8:15 PM
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.
5HJXODU0HHWLQJREVISED
Public
Comment
2April 13, 2020
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.
Consent Calendar 8:15-8:20 PM
Items will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Approval of a Finding That the Public Safety
Building Project (CIP PE-15001) is "Substantially Complex" Under
Public Contract Code Section 7201 and Direction to Increase the
Retention Schedule From Five Percent to Ten Percent
City Ma nager Comments 8:20-8:30 PM
Action Items
Include: Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Reports of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters.
8:30-9:30 PM
4.Review the 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP)
Update Process and Accept the 2020-2021 Sustainability Work Plan
(Continued From March 23, 2020)
Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
Adjournment
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)
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.
Council Delegation of its Authority to the Council Appointed Officers to
Authorize Emergency Leave of Absence With Pay to Address the
Workforce Needs to Respond to COVID-19, for a Period Not to ExtendBeyond the Pay Period Including June 30,2020, Per the City Merit
System Rules and Regulations, Section 808
3A.
Public
Comment
Q & AMEMO
Public
Comment
3April 13, 2020
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.
Additional Information
Supplemental Information
Standing Committee Meetings
Policy and Services Committee Meeting Cancelled April 14, 2020
City School Liaison Committee Meeting April 16, 2020
Tentative Agenda
April 13, 2020 Tentative
Schedule of Meetings
April 13, 2020 Schedule
4 April 13, 2020
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.
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,
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+,
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833