HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-20 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, March 20, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM
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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)
1.Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys Championship Science Fair 2022 STEM Winners from
Palo Alto
CLOSED SESSION (5:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Mid‐Year Check‐In
Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b)
Titles: City Manager, City Attorney
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City
Manager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed
Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, Utilities
Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’
Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:20 ‐ 8:40 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:40 ‐ 8:45 PM)
4.Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2023 Meeting
5.Authorize Transmittal of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to the
Office of Planning and Research and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
6.Appointment of Council Member Stone to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Water
Supply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing
Authority, for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
7.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract with LAZ Parking (C20176367) for Residential
Preferential Parking (RPP) Program Parking Enforcement to Extend Term two years
through February 2025 with no additional funds; CEQA status – categorically exempt
(Regulation 15321 enforcement actions).
8.Approval of Office of the City Auditor's Utility Work Order Process and Control Review
Report
9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of Firearms in Sensitive Places.
CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING:
March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
10.SECOND READING: Adopt a Park Improvement Ordinance to Allow Construction in Greer
Park to Replace a Private Sewer Connection from the 2850 W. Bayshore Housing
Development; CEQA status – Class 32 infill exempt
11.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 (Flood Hazard
Regulations) to Correct an Error in Ordinance 5566. Environmental Assessment: Not a
Project. (FIRST READING: March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS (9:00 & 10:30 PM)
12.Review and Revision of the Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook – Focus on
Protocols – Including Consideration of Policy and Services Committee Recommended
Changes
13.Colleague’s Memo Council Contingency Fund request for Try Harder! A Palo Alto
Community Screening Event
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.March 2023 Update on Housing and Services for Unhoused Residents in Palo Alto
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 20, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 20, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant 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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)
1.Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys Championship Science Fair 2022 STEM Winners from
Palo Alto
CLOSED SESSION (5:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Mid‐Year Check‐In
Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b)
Titles: City Manager, City Attorney
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City
Manager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed
Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, Utilities
Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’
Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (8:20 ‐ 8:40 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:40 ‐ 8:45 PM)
4.Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2023 Meeting
5.Authorize Transmittal of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to the
Office of Planning and Research and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
6.Appointment of Council Member Stone to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Water
Supply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing
Authority, for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
7.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract with LAZ Parking (C20176367) for Residential
Preferential Parking (RPP) Program Parking Enforcement to Extend Term two years
through February 2025 with no additional funds; CEQA status – categorically exempt
(Regulation 15321 enforcement actions).
8.Approval of Office of the City Auditor's Utility Work Order Process and Control Review
Report
9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of Firearms in Sensitive Places.
CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING:
March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
10.SECOND READING: Adopt a Park Improvement Ordinance to Allow Construction in Greer
Park to Replace a Private Sewer Connection from the 2850 W. Bayshore Housing
Development; CEQA status – Class 32 infill exempt
11.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 (Flood Hazard
Regulations) to Correct an Error in Ordinance 5566. Environmental Assessment: Not a
Project. (FIRST READING: March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS (9:00 & 10:30 PM)
12.Review and Revision of the Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook – Focus on
Protocols – Including Consideration of Policy and Services Committee Recommended
Changes
13.Colleague’s Memo Council Contingency Fund request for Try Harder! A Palo Alto
Community Screening Event
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.March 2023 Update on Housing and Services for Unhoused Residents in Palo Alto
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 20, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 20, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant 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 ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys Championship Science Fair 2022 STEM Winners fromPalo AltoCLOSED SESSION (5:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Mid‐Year Check‐InAuthority: Gov Code section 54957(b)Titles: City Manager, City Attorney3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (8:20 ‐ 8:40 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (8:40 ‐ 8:45 PM)4.Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2023 Meeting5.Authorize Transmittal of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to theOffice of Planning and Research and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Reportto the Department of Housing and Community Development.6.Appointment of Council Member Stone to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area WaterSupply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System FinancingAuthority, for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
7.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract with LAZ Parking (C20176367) for Residential
Preferential Parking (RPP) Program Parking Enforcement to Extend Term two years
through February 2025 with no additional funds; CEQA status – categorically exempt
(Regulation 15321 enforcement actions).
8.Approval of Office of the City Auditor's Utility Work Order Process and Control Review
Report
9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of Firearms in Sensitive Places.
CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING:
March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
10.SECOND READING: Adopt a Park Improvement Ordinance to Allow Construction in Greer
Park to Replace a Private Sewer Connection from the 2850 W. Bayshore Housing
Development; CEQA status – Class 32 infill exempt
11.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 (Flood Hazard
Regulations) to Correct an Error in Ordinance 5566. Environmental Assessment: Not a
Project. (FIRST READING: March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS (9:00 & 10:30 PM)
12.Review and Revision of the Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook – Focus on
Protocols – Including Consideration of Policy and Services Committee Recommended
Changes
13.Colleague’s Memo Council Contingency Fund request for Try Harder! A Palo Alto
Community Screening Event
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.March 2023 Update on Housing and Services for Unhoused Residents in Palo Alto
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 20, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 20, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant 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 ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys Championship Science Fair 2022 STEM Winners fromPalo AltoCLOSED SESSION (5:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Mid‐Year Check‐InAuthority: Gov Code section 54957(b)Titles: City Manager, City Attorney3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (8:20 ‐ 8:40 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (8:40 ‐ 8:45 PM)4.Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2023 Meeting5.Authorize Transmittal of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to theOffice of Planning and Research and the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Reportto the Department of Housing and Community Development.6.Appointment of Council Member Stone to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area WaterSupply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System FinancingAuthority, for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 20277.Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract with LAZ Parking (C20176367) for ResidentialPreferential Parking (RPP) Program Parking Enforcement to Extend Term two yearsthrough February 2025 with no additional funds; CEQA status – categorically exempt(Regulation 15321 enforcement actions).8.Approval of Office of the City Auditor's Utility Work Order Process and Control ReviewReport9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Prohibiting Possession of Firearms in Sensitive Places.CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING:March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)10.SECOND READING: Adopt a Park Improvement Ordinance to Allow Construction in GreerPark to Replace a Private Sewer Connection from the 2850 W. Bayshore HousingDevelopment; CEQA status – Class 32 infill exempt11.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.52 (Flood HazardRegulations) to Correct an Error in Ordinance 5566. Environmental Assessment: Not aProject. (FIRST READING: March 6, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM)ACTION ITEMS (9:00 & 10:30 PM)12.Review and Revision of the Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook – Focus onProtocols – Including Consideration of Policy and Services Committee RecommendedChanges 13.Colleague’s Memo Council Contingency Fund request for Try Harder! A Palo AltoCommunity Screening EventCOUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTSADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTS
14.March 2023 Update on Housing and Services for Unhoused Residents in Palo Alto
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 20, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection