HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-09 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, January 09, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
6:00 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in Red
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto 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 from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if
attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)
Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. 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
subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,
the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
TIME ESTIMATES
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.
CALL TO ORDER
AT THIS TIME THE CITY CLERK WILL SWEAR IN THE NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ED LAUING, JULIE LYTHCOTT‐HAIMS, VICKI VEENKER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.Election of the 2023 Mayor
2.Election of the 2023 Vice Mayor
3.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to
Alison Cormack as Council Member
4.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Eric
Filseth as Mayor and Council Member
5.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Tom
DuBois as Mayor and Council Member
6.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Pat
Burt as 2022 Mayor
AA1.Discussion of the City's Response to Recent Storms
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to hybrid meetings via email, in person,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. In person public comments 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.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone 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.
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. Or download the Zoom application onto your phone from the
Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below
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.
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.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
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.
Click to Join Zoom Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
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) 48 hours or more in
advance.
1 Special Meeting January 09, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, January 09, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATES
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.
CALL TO ORDER
AT THIS TIME THE CITY CLERK WILL SWEAR IN THE NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ED LAUING, JULIE LYTHCOTT‐HAIMS, VICKI VEENKER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.Election of the 2023 Mayor
2.Election of the 2023 Vice Mayor
3.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to
Alison Cormack as Council Member
4.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Eric
Filseth as Mayor and Council Member
5.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Tom
DuBois as Mayor and Council Member
6.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to Pat
Burt as 2022 Mayor
AA1.Discussion of the City's Response to Recent Storms
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to hybrid meetings via email, in person,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. In person public comments 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.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone 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.
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. Or download the Zoom application onto your phone from the
Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below
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.
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.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
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.
Click to Join Zoom Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
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) 48 hours or more in
advance.
2 Special Meeting January 09, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, January 09, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERAT THIS TIME THE CITY CLERK WILL SWEAR IN THE NEW CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ED LAUING, JULIE LYTHCOTT‐HAIMS, VICKI VEENKERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY1.Election of the 2023 Mayor2.Election of the 2023 Vice Mayor3.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service toAlison Cormack as Council Member4.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to EricFilseth as Mayor and Council Member5.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to TomDuBois as Mayor and Council Member6.Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service to PatBurt as 2022 MayorAA1.Discussion of the City's Response to Recent Storms
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to hybrid meetings via email, in person,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. In person public comments 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.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone 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.
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. Or download the Zoom application onto your phone from the
Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below
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.
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.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
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.
Click to Join Zoom Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
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) 48 hours or more in
advance.
3 Special Meeting January 09, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection