HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-27 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, March 27, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM
Agenda Order Updated
Mayor Lydia Kou virtual telecoference address: 901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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.Proclamation for Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day 2023
2.Education and Sharing Day
STUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 pm)
3.Review and Provide Feedback on a Term Sheet with Pets in Need for Operation of the
Palo Alto Animal Shelter; CEQA status – not a project.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:30 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral
Communications period to 30 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:30 ‐ 6:35 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2023 Meeting
5.Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission (HRC) from Five to
Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project
6.Consent of the Macias, Gini & O’Connell’s Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2022 Consent Questions
7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 with FolgerGraphics, Inc. to increase the Not‐to‐Exceed
Amount by $235,200 for Professional Printing and Distribution Services of the Enjoy
Activity Guide for an Additional Three Years; CEQA Status – not a project. Consent
Questions
8.Approval of Contract Amendment Number One (1) with Team Sheeper, Inc., Authorizing
One‐Time Payment not‐to‐exceed $85,000 for Salaries Associated with the Rinconada
Pool 45‐day Closure for Replastering; CEQA status – not a project Consent Questions
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:35 ‐ 6:50 PM)
ACTION ITEMS * Item Order Has Been Updated* (Item 9: 6:50 ‐ 7:20 PM, Item 11: 7:20 ‐ 9:20
pm, Item 10: 9:20 PM ‐ 10:30 pm)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
9.Approval of a Purchase Order with Interstate Truck Center in an Amount Not to Exceed
$297,244 for the Purchase of Two 2023 International CV Chipper Body Trucks, Utilizing a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement, Funded by Capital Improvement Program Project VR‐
23000
11.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)). (Continued from March 13, 2023)
10.Approval of and Direction on a Residential Natural Gas Rebate Program Funded by the
City’s General Fund at a Total Cost of up to $1,771,586 to Mitigate Extraordinarily High
January 2023 Natural Gas Costs, Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund,
and an Update on Green v. City of Palo Alto
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
12.Palo Alto Homekey Project Update – March 2023
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. For 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 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 smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in 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 HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
1 Special Meeting March 27, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 27, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAgenda Order UpdatedMayor Lydia Kou virtual telecoference address: 901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001Pursuant 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.Proclamation for Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day 2023
2.Education and Sharing Day
STUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 pm)
3.Review and Provide Feedback on a Term Sheet with Pets in Need for Operation of the
Palo Alto Animal Shelter; CEQA status – not a project.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:30 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral
Communications period to 30 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:30 ‐ 6:35 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2023 Meeting
5.Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission (HRC) from Five to
Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project
6.Consent of the Macias, Gini & O’Connell’s Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2022 Consent Questions
7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 with FolgerGraphics, Inc. to increase the Not‐to‐Exceed
Amount by $235,200 for Professional Printing and Distribution Services of the Enjoy
Activity Guide for an Additional Three Years; CEQA Status – not a project. Consent
Questions
8.Approval of Contract Amendment Number One (1) with Team Sheeper, Inc., Authorizing
One‐Time Payment not‐to‐exceed $85,000 for Salaries Associated with the Rinconada
Pool 45‐day Closure for Replastering; CEQA status – not a project Consent Questions
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:35 ‐ 6:50 PM)
ACTION ITEMS * Item Order Has Been Updated* (Item 9: 6:50 ‐ 7:20 PM, Item 11: 7:20 ‐ 9:20
pm, Item 10: 9:20 PM ‐ 10:30 pm)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
9.Approval of a Purchase Order with Interstate Truck Center in an Amount Not to Exceed
$297,244 for the Purchase of Two 2023 International CV Chipper Body Trucks, Utilizing a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement, Funded by Capital Improvement Program Project VR‐
23000
11.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)). (Continued from March 13, 2023)
10.Approval of and Direction on a Residential Natural Gas Rebate Program Funded by the
City’s General Fund at a Total Cost of up to $1,771,586 to Mitigate Extraordinarily High
January 2023 Natural Gas Costs, Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund,
and an Update on Green v. City of Palo Alto
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
12.Palo Alto Homekey Project Update – March 2023
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. For 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 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 smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in 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 HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
2 Special Meeting March 27, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 27, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAgenda Order UpdatedMayor Lydia Kou virtual telecoference address: 901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001Pursuant 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.Proclamation for Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day 20232.Education and Sharing DaySTUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 pm)3.Review and Provide Feedback on a Term Sheet with Pets in Need for Operation of thePalo Alto Animal Shelter; CEQA status – not a project. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:30 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of OralCommunications period to 30 minutes.CONSENT CALENDAR (6:30 ‐ 6:35 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2023 Meeting5.Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission (HRC) from Five toSeven Members; CEQA status – not a project6.Consent of the Macias, Gini & O’Connell’s Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year EndedJune 30, 2022 Consent Questions7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 with FolgerGraphics, Inc. to increase the Not‐to‐ExceedAmount by $235,200 for Professional Printing and Distribution Services of the EnjoyActivity Guide for an Additional Three Years; CEQA Status – not a project. ConsentQuestions8.Approval of Contract Amendment Number One (1) with Team Sheeper, Inc., Authorizing
One‐Time Payment not‐to‐exceed $85,000 for Salaries Associated with the Rinconada
Pool 45‐day Closure for Replastering; CEQA status – not a project Consent Questions
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:35 ‐ 6:50 PM)
ACTION ITEMS * Item Order Has Been Updated* (Item 9: 6:50 ‐ 7:20 PM, Item 11: 7:20 ‐ 9:20
pm, Item 10: 9:20 PM ‐ 10:30 pm)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
9.Approval of a Purchase Order with Interstate Truck Center in an Amount Not to Exceed
$297,244 for the Purchase of Two 2023 International CV Chipper Body Trucks, Utilizing a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement, Funded by Capital Improvement Program Project VR‐
23000
11.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)). (Continued from March 13, 2023)
10.Approval of and Direction on a Residential Natural Gas Rebate Program Funded by the
City’s General Fund at a Total Cost of up to $1,771,586 to Mitigate Extraordinarily High
January 2023 Natural Gas Costs, Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund,
and an Update on Green v. City of Palo Alto
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
12.Palo Alto Homekey Project Update – March 2023
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. For 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 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 smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in 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 HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
3 Special Meeting March 27, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, March 27, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAgenda Order UpdatedMayor Lydia Kou virtual telecoference address: 901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001Pursuant 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.Proclamation for Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day 20232.Education and Sharing DaySTUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 pm)3.Review and Provide Feedback on a Term Sheet with Pets in Need for Operation of thePalo Alto Animal Shelter; CEQA status – not a project. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:30 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of OralCommunications period to 30 minutes.CONSENT CALENDAR (6:30 ‐ 6:35 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2023 Meeting5.Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission (HRC) from Five toSeven Members; CEQA status – not a project6.Consent of the Macias, Gini & O’Connell’s Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year EndedJune 30, 2022 Consent Questions7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 with FolgerGraphics, Inc. to increase the Not‐to‐ExceedAmount by $235,200 for Professional Printing and Distribution Services of the EnjoyActivity Guide for an Additional Three Years; CEQA Status – not a project. ConsentQuestions8.Approval of Contract Amendment Number One (1) with Team Sheeper, Inc., AuthorizingOne‐Time Payment not‐to‐exceed $85,000 for Salaries Associated with the RinconadaPool 45‐day Closure for Replastering; CEQA status – not a project Consent QuestionsCITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:35 ‐ 6:50 PM)ACTION ITEMS * Item Order Has Been Updated* (Item 9: 6:50 ‐ 7:20 PM, Item 11: 7:20 ‐ 9:20pm, Item 10: 9:20 PM ‐ 10:30 pm) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.9.Approval of a Purchase Order with Interstate Truck Center in an Amount Not to Exceed$297,244 for the Purchase of Two 2023 International CV Chipper Body Trucks, Utilizing aCooperative Purchase Agreement, Funded by Capital Improvement Program Project VR‐2300011.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)). (Continued from March 13, 2023)10.Approval of and Direction on a Residential Natural Gas Rebate Program Funded by theCity’s General Fund at a Total Cost of up to $1,771,586 to Mitigate Extraordinarily HighJanuary 2023 Natural Gas Costs, Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund,and an Update on Green v. City of Palo AltoCOUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTSMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s).ADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTSInformation reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for actionduring this meeting’s agenda.
12.Palo Alto Homekey Project Update – March 2023
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. For 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 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 smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in 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.
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Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
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4 Special Meeting March 27, 2023
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