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City Council
City Council
Special Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 2021
5:00 PM
Council Chambers and Virtual
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Zoom Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone: 1(669)900-6833
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, as amended through order N-08-
21, City Council meetings will be held as hybrid meetings with the option to attend by
teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still
maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate
in the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Information on how the public
may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.
Public Comments will be accepted both in person and VIA Zoom meeting. All requests to speak
will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be
submitted in advance to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council
and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item
you are referencing in your email subject line.
The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto,
and Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org and broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26.
TIME ESTIMATES
Time estimates are provided as part of the City Council’s effort to manage City Council
meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including
while the meeting is in progress. Agenda items may be heard before or after the time
estimated on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MATERIALS
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of
the agenda meeting packet are available for public inspection on the City’s website.
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 ADA, may contact
(650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance.
Call to Order
Closed Session
Public Comments: Members of the public may speak to the Closed Session item(s); three minutes per speaker.
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b)
Titles: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Auditor
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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.
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Tom Dubois and Vice-Mayor
Pat Burt
Unrepresented employees: City Manager, City Attorney
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.
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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.
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.
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