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Home My WebLink About2023-03-13 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, March 13, 2023 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:00 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 STUDY SESSION (5:00 ‐ 6:30 pm) (6:30 ‐ 7:30 PM) 1.Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update and Study Session (Continued from February 13, 2023) 2.Prescreening Study Session Regarding a Rezone Request to Amend Planned Community 2343 (PC 2343) for the Property Located at 2901‐2905 Middlefield Rd and Rezone 702 Ellsworth Place to R1 Zone for Development of a One‐Story Single‐Family Residence AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:50 PM) CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 8:00 PM) 3.Approve Minutes from February 6, 2023 and February 27, 2023 Meetings 4.SECOND READING: Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Adopt an Ordinance Amending PAMC Section 22.04.220 to Regulate Electric Bicycles and Electric Coasting Devices in Parks and Open Spaces 5.Adopt an Ordinance Adding an On‐Demand Transit Fare Fee to the FY 2023 Municipal Fee Schedule – CEQA Status – Not a Project AA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders NEW ITEM CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM) ACTION ITEMS (8:15 ‐ 10:30 PM & 10:30 PM) 6.Provide Direction on Permanent Parklet Program Regulations and Proposed Ordinance and Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, CEQA status – categorically exempt (15301 and 15304(e)) AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. NEW ITEM COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. 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 March 13, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 13, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 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 STUDY SESSION (5:00 ‐ 6:30 pm) (6:30 ‐ 7:30 PM) 1.Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update and Study Session (Continued from February 13, 2023) 2.Prescreening Study Session Regarding a Rezone Request to Amend Planned Community 2343 (PC 2343) for the Property Located at 2901‐2905 Middlefield Rd and Rezone 702 Ellsworth Place to R1 Zone for Development of a One‐Story Single‐Family Residence AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:50 PM) CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 8:00 PM) 3.Approve Minutes from February 6, 2023 and February 27, 2023 Meetings 4.SECOND READING: Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Adopt an Ordinance Amending PAMC Section 22.04.220 to Regulate Electric Bicycles and Electric Coasting Devices in Parks and Open Spaces 5.Adopt an Ordinance Adding an On‐Demand Transit Fare Fee to the FY 2023 Municipal Fee Schedule – CEQA Status – Not a Project AA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders NEW ITEM CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM) ACTION ITEMS (8:15 ‐ 10:30 PM & 10:30 PM) 6.Provide Direction on Permanent Parklet Program Regulations and Proposed Ordinance and Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, CEQA status – categorically exempt (15301 and 15304(e)) AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. NEW ITEM COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. 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 March 13, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 13, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 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 ORDERSTUDY SESSION (5:00 ‐ 6:30 pm) (6:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)1.Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update and Study Session (Continuedfrom February 13, 2023)2.Prescreening Study Session Regarding a Rezone Request to Amend Planned Community2343 (PC 2343) for the Property Located at 2901‐2905 Middlefield Rd and Rezone 702Ellsworth Place to R1 Zone for Development of a One‐Story Single‐Family ResidenceAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:50 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 8:00 PM)3.Approve Minutes from February 6, 2023 and February 27, 2023 Meetings4.SECOND READING: Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Adopt anOrdinance Amending PAMC Section 22.04.220 to Regulate Electric Bicycles and ElectricCoasting Devices in Parks and Open Spaces5.Adopt an Ordinance Adding an On‐Demand Transit Fare Fee to the FY 2023 MunicipalFee Schedule – CEQA Status – Not a ProjectAA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders NEW ITEMCITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)ACTION ITEMS (8:15 ‐ 10:30 PM & 10:30 PM)6.Provide Direction on Permanent Parklet Program Regulations and Proposed Ordinanceand Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, CEQA status – categoricallyexempt (15301 and 15304(e))AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on theHistoric Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. NEW ITEM COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. 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 March 13, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 13, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 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 ORDERSTUDY SESSION (5:00 ‐ 6:30 pm) (6:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)1.Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update and Study Session (Continuedfrom February 13, 2023)2.Prescreening Study Session Regarding a Rezone Request to Amend Planned Community2343 (PC 2343) for the Property Located at 2901‐2905 Middlefield Rd and Rezone 702Ellsworth Place to R1 Zone for Development of a One‐Story Single‐Family ResidenceAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:50 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 8:00 PM)3.Approve Minutes from February 6, 2023 and February 27, 2023 Meetings4.SECOND READING: Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Adopt anOrdinance Amending PAMC Section 22.04.220 to Regulate Electric Bicycles and ElectricCoasting Devices in Parks and Open Spaces5.Adopt an Ordinance Adding an On‐Demand Transit Fare Fee to the FY 2023 MunicipalFee Schedule – CEQA Status – Not a ProjectAA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task Orders NEW ITEMCITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)ACTION ITEMS (8:15 ‐ 10:30 PM & 10:30 PM)6.Provide Direction on Permanent Parklet Program Regulations and Proposed Ordinanceand Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, CEQA status – categoricallyexempt (15301 and 15304(e))AA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on theHistoric Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and RecreationCommission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commissionand provide direction for interviews and appointments. NEW ITEMCOUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTSADJOURNMENTAMENDED AGENDA ITEMSAA1.Approval of the Office of the City Auditor FY2023 Task OrdersAA2.Review Revised list of Applicants for open Board and Commission Openings on the Historic Resources Board, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Utilities Advisory Commission and provide direction for interviews and appointments. 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. 4 Special Meeting March 13, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection