HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-21 City Council AgendasCITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
May 21, 2012
7:00 PM
Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in the
Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
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Call to Order
Special Orders of the Day
1. National Public Works Week May 20-26, 2012
2. Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Terry Acebo-Davis on the
Completion of Two Terms on the Public Art Commission
3. Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Michael Smit on the
Completion of One Term Serving on the Public Art Commission
4. Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Roger Bloom Upon his
Retirement
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 of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
Minutes Approval
February 13, 2012
Consent Calendar
Items will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the calendar by two Council Members.
5. Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution to Execute the Northern California
Power Agency Legislative and Regulatory Program Agreement
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6. Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $249,918 to
Provide an Additional Appropriation for the Electrical/Mechanical Systems
Upgrade Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (WQ-80021); and
Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with DTN
Engineers, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $249, 918 for
Electrical/Mechanical Systems Design at the Regional Water Quality Control
Plant-Capital Improvement Program WQ-80021
7. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto
and Casa Olga Relating to the University Avenue Area Off-Street Parking
Assessment District
Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions
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public discussion to make their remarks and put up to three minutes for concluding remarks after other members of
the public have spoken.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Public comments or testimony on agenda items other than Oral Communications shall be limited to a
maximum of three minutes per speaker.
Action Items
Include: Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Reports of Officials,
Unfinished Business and Council Matters.
8. Selection of Option for Connectivity Between the Art Center and the Main
Library (CIPs PE-11000, PF-07000)
9. Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan and Approval of a Negative Declaration (Staff Requests
This Item be Continued to July 9, 2012)
10. Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Pursue a Carbon-Neutral
Electric Portfolio and Develop a Plan by December 2012
11. Approval of Policy & Services Committee Recommendations on Infrastructure
Funding
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12. Rail Committee Status Report on Current High Speed Rail and Caltrain
Electrification Submitted for Council Review and Comment
Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
Adjournment
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
Council/Committee on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located on the table
at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. You are not
required to give your name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Council/Committee, but it is very helpful.
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Additional Information
Standing Committee Meetings
REVISED Finance Committee Agenda 05-17-12 6PM
Finance Committee Agenda 05-22-12 6PM
City Council Rail Committee 05-24-12 8:30 AM
Cubberley Policy Advisory Committee 05-24-12 2 PM
Action Agenda
Action Agenda
Schedule of Meetings
Schedule of Meetings
Tentative Agenda
Tentative Agenda
Finance Committee Tentative Agenda
Informational Report
City of Palo Alto Sales Tax Digest Summary Fourth Quarter Sales (October –
December 2011)
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - November 6, 2012 - Fees and Length of
Candidates Statements
Public Letters to Council