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Home My WebLink About2020-09-21 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 ONLINE ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA AND REPORT WEB PAGE. Monday, September 21, 2020 Special Meeting 5:00 PM Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available online on the Thursday 11 days preceding the meeting. ****BY VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE ONLY*** https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 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 Applicants 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. Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions Oral Communications 5:00-5:30 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. Consent Calendar 5:30-5:35 PM Items will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 1.Approval of Construction Cameras for use at the California Avenue Parking Garage and Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bicycle Overpass Construction Projects; and Approval of a Parking Guidance System in Accordance With the Surveillance and Privacy Protection Ordinance 2.Approve Contract Amendments to Extend the Following Banking and Related Services Contracts: 1) U.S. Bank and its Wholly-owned 2 September 21, 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 ONLINE ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA AND REPORT WEB PAGE. Subsidiary Elavon for General Banking and Merchant Services; 2) Wells Fargo for Lockbox Services; 3) Union Bank for Investment Safekeeping (Custodial) Services; and 4) JP Morgan Chase Bank for Purchase Card (P-card) Services 3.Consideration of an Appeal of a Director's Interpretation Made Pursuant to Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.01.025 and Related to Seismic Rehabilitation. The Project is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance With CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) 4.Approval of a Contract Between Project Safety Net, Inc. for Youth Mental Health Support in the Amount of $100,000 per Year; Approval of a One-time Transfer of $21,604 in Donations for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $521,604 for the Term of September 21, 2020 Through June 30, 2025; and Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Public Services Donation Fund by a Two-thirds Vote 5.Adoption of a Resolution to Extend the Bicycle and Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program for 18 Months 6.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Continuing Reimbursement Agreement for Letters of Credit With US Bank National Association at an Estimated Cost of $35,000 per Year in Connection With the City’s Market Purchase Program Agreement With Northern California Power Association (NCPA); and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of all Documents Relating to the Letters of Credit City Manager Comments 5:35-5:45 PM Rail Communications Update 5:45-6:45 PM 7.Connecting Palo Alto Rail Grade Separation: Receive an Update From the Expanded Community Advisory Panel (XCAP) Action Items Include: Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Reports of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 6:45-8:15 PM 8.Recommendation of the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) to: 1) Discuss the Draft Economic Analysis Analyzing Potential Increases to Inclusionary Housing Requirements; 2) Maintain the Inclusionary Housing Requirements at 15 Percent for Ownership Housing and the Housing Impact Fee for Rental Housing; and 3) Authorize an Analysis of Specific Adjustments Across the Spectrum Presentation Public Comment Public Comment Public Comment 3 September 21, 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 ONLINE ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA AND REPORT WEB PAGE. of Zoning and Financial Factors That Would Support a 20 Percent Inclusionary Housing Requirement 8:15-9:30 PM 9.Discussion and Direction to Staff on Housing Affordability Requirements for Projects Proposed Under the Planned Home Zoning (Planned Community Zoning). This Action is Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance With CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) 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. Public Comment Presentation 4 September 21, 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 ONLINE ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA AND REPORT WEB PAGE. Additional Information Informational Report Surveillance Technology Report for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 Schedule of Meetings Schedule of Meetings Tentative Agenda Tentative Agenda Public Letters to Council Set 1 Council Meetings Sp. City Council Meeting September 22, 2020 Sp. City Council Meeting September 23, 2020 5 September 21, 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 ONLINE ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA AND REPORT WEB PAGE. 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. 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. Please follow the instructions B-E above. 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. https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833