HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-10 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, April 10, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM
Remote Call In Location: Hewing Hotel Address: 300 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN
55401
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
m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o n
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
This meeting is being called to order in recognition of National Arab American Heritage
Month.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)
1.Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9‐15, 2023
2.Palo Alto Day Recognitions
STUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 PM)
3.Report and Discussion on Community Engagement Activities Planned to Implement the
City’s Workplans for Calendar Year 2023
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:40 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:40 ‐ 6:45 PM)
4.Approval of Minutes from March 27, 2023 Meeting
5.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission
(HRC) from Five to Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project (FIRST READING: March
27, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
6.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20175534B with HdL Coren &
Cone in the Amount of $8,400 and to Extend Term Six Months Ending September 2023 for
Property Tax Information and Reporting Services; CEQA Status – Not a Project
7.Agreement with Stanford University to provide $744,000 in funding for expanded Palo
Alto Link (PAL) on‐demand transit services; Contract Amendment No. 1 with Nomad
Transit, LLC (Via) to increase total contract amount not to exceed $3,244,000 for up to
two years; and Associated Budget Amendment in the General Fund. CEQA status – not a
project.
8.Approval of a Purchase Order with The Public Restroom Company in the Amount of
$596,556 to Provide and Install Modular Restroom Buildings at Rinconada and Ramos
Parks for the Rinconada Park Improvements Capital Improvement Program Project (PE‐
08001) and Park Restroom Installation Capital Improvement Program Project (PG‐19000),
including $542,324 for basic services and $54,232 for additional services and Approval of
Budget Amendments in the Parks Development Impact Fee Fund and Capital
Improvement Fund; CEQA status – Section 15303 exempt Consent Questions
9.Approval of an Updated Residential Winter Gas and Electric Rebate Program to Mitigate
Extraordinarily High January 2023 Customer Bills, Including Repeal and Replacement of
the Gas Rebate Program and Budget Appropriation adopted on March 27, 2023 and
Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, Electric Fund, and Gas Fund, at a
Total Cost of up to $2,468,385; CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections
15378(b)(4) and (5).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:45 ‐ 7:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS Item 10 ‐ 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM; Item 11 ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:30 PM; Item 12 ‐ 9:30 ‐10:30 PM
10.Approval of the Electric Utility Construction Services Contract With VIP Powerline Corp.
(C23185980) for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $20,000,000 Over Five Years; CEQA
status – exempt (existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction) Consent Questions
11.Consideration of additional 2023 Council Priority Objectives
12.Discussion and Possible Revision to 2023 Standing Committee Topics (Continued from
February 13, 2023)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 April 10, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 10, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMRemote Call In Location: Hewing Hotel Address: 300 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN55401Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube 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
This meeting is being called to order in recognition of National Arab American Heritage
Month.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)
1.Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9‐15, 2023
2.Palo Alto Day Recognitions
STUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 PM)
3.Report and Discussion on Community Engagement Activities Planned to Implement the
City’s Workplans for Calendar Year 2023
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:40 PM)
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:40 ‐ 6:45 PM)
4.Approval of Minutes from March 27, 2023 Meeting
5.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission
(HRC) from Five to Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project (FIRST READING: March
27, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
6.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20175534B with HdL Coren &
Cone in the Amount of $8,400 and to Extend Term Six Months Ending September 2023 for
Property Tax Information and Reporting Services; CEQA Status – Not a Project
7.Agreement with Stanford University to provide $744,000 in funding for expanded Palo
Alto Link (PAL) on‐demand transit services; Contract Amendment No. 1 with Nomad
Transit, LLC (Via) to increase total contract amount not to exceed $3,244,000 for up to
two years; and Associated Budget Amendment in the General Fund. CEQA status – not a
project.
8.Approval of a Purchase Order with The Public Restroom Company in the Amount of
$596,556 to Provide and Install Modular Restroom Buildings at Rinconada and Ramos
Parks for the Rinconada Park Improvements Capital Improvement Program Project (PE‐
08001) and Park Restroom Installation Capital Improvement Program Project (PG‐19000),
including $542,324 for basic services and $54,232 for additional services and Approval of
Budget Amendments in the Parks Development Impact Fee Fund and Capital
Improvement Fund; CEQA status – Section 15303 exempt Consent Questions
9.Approval of an Updated Residential Winter Gas and Electric Rebate Program to Mitigate
Extraordinarily High January 2023 Customer Bills, Including Repeal and Replacement of
the Gas Rebate Program and Budget Appropriation adopted on March 27, 2023 and
Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, Electric Fund, and Gas Fund, at a
Total Cost of up to $2,468,385; CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections
15378(b)(4) and (5).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:45 ‐ 7:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS Item 10 ‐ 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM; Item 11 ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:30 PM; Item 12 ‐ 9:30 ‐10:30 PM
10.Approval of the Electric Utility Construction Services Contract With VIP Powerline Corp.
(C23185980) for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $20,000,000 Over Five Years; CEQA
status – exempt (existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction) Consent Questions
11.Consideration of additional 2023 Council Priority Objectives
12.Discussion and Possible Revision to 2023 Standing Committee Topics (Continued from
February 13, 2023)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 April 10, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 10, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMRemote Call In Location: Hewing Hotel Address: 300 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN55401Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube 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 ORDERThis meeting is being called to order in recognition of National Arab American HeritageMonth.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)1.Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9‐15, 20232.Palo Alto Day RecognitionsSTUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 PM)3.Report and Discussion on Community Engagement Activities Planned to Implement theCity’s Workplans for Calendar Year 2023AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:40 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (6:40 ‐ 6:45 PM)4.Approval of Minutes from March 27, 2023 Meeting5.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission(HRC) from Five to Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project (FIRST READING: March27, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)6.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20175534B with HdL Coren &Cone in the Amount of $8,400 and to Extend Term Six Months Ending September 2023 forProperty Tax Information and Reporting Services; CEQA Status – Not a Project7.Agreement with Stanford University to provide $744,000 in funding for expanded PaloAlto Link (PAL) on‐demand transit services; Contract Amendment No. 1 with NomadTransit, LLC (Via) to increase total contract amount not to exceed $3,244,000 for up totwo years; and Associated Budget Amendment in the General Fund. CEQA status – not a
project.
8.Approval of a Purchase Order with The Public Restroom Company in the Amount of
$596,556 to Provide and Install Modular Restroom Buildings at Rinconada and Ramos
Parks for the Rinconada Park Improvements Capital Improvement Program Project (PE‐
08001) and Park Restroom Installation Capital Improvement Program Project (PG‐19000),
including $542,324 for basic services and $54,232 for additional services and Approval of
Budget Amendments in the Parks Development Impact Fee Fund and Capital
Improvement Fund; CEQA status – Section 15303 exempt Consent Questions
9.Approval of an Updated Residential Winter Gas and Electric Rebate Program to Mitigate
Extraordinarily High January 2023 Customer Bills, Including Repeal and Replacement of
the Gas Rebate Program and Budget Appropriation adopted on March 27, 2023 and
Approval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, Electric Fund, and Gas Fund, at a
Total Cost of up to $2,468,385; CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections
15378(b)(4) and (5).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:45 ‐ 7:00 PM)
ACTION ITEMS Item 10 ‐ 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM; Item 11 ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:30 PM; Item 12 ‐ 9:30 ‐10:30 PM
10.Approval of the Electric Utility Construction Services Contract With VIP Powerline Corp.
(C23185980) for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $20,000,000 Over Five Years; CEQA
status – exempt (existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction) Consent Questions
11.Consideration of additional 2023 Council Priority Objectives
12.Discussion and Possible Revision to 2023 Standing Committee Topics (Continued from
February 13, 2023)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 April 10, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 10, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMRemote Call In Location: Hewing Hotel Address: 300 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN55401Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube 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 ORDERThis meeting is being called to order in recognition of National Arab American HeritageMonth.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:00 ‐ 5:20 PM)1.Proclamation Honoring Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week April 9‐15, 20232.Palo Alto Day RecognitionsSTUDY SESSION (5:20 ‐ 6:20 PM)3.Report and Discussion on Community Engagement Activities Planned to Implement theCity’s Workplans for Calendar Year 2023AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 6:40 PM)CONSENT CALENDAR (6:40 ‐ 6:45 PM)4.Approval of Minutes from March 27, 2023 Meeting5.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Human Relations Commission(HRC) from Five to Seven Members; CEQA status – not a project (FIRST READING: March27, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)6.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20175534B with HdL Coren &Cone in the Amount of $8,400 and to Extend Term Six Months Ending September 2023 forProperty Tax Information and Reporting Services; CEQA Status – Not a Project7.Agreement with Stanford University to provide $744,000 in funding for expanded PaloAlto Link (PAL) on‐demand transit services; Contract Amendment No. 1 with NomadTransit, LLC (Via) to increase total contract amount not to exceed $3,244,000 for up totwo years; and Associated Budget Amendment in the General Fund. CEQA status – not aproject.8.Approval of a Purchase Order with The Public Restroom Company in the Amount of$596,556 to Provide and Install Modular Restroom Buildings at Rinconada and RamosParks for the Rinconada Park Improvements Capital Improvement Program Project (PE‐08001) and Park Restroom Installation Capital Improvement Program Project (PG‐19000),including $542,324 for basic services and $54,232 for additional services and Approval ofBudget Amendments in the Parks Development Impact Fee Fund and CapitalImprovement Fund; CEQA status – Section 15303 exempt Consent Questions9.Approval of an Updated Residential Winter Gas and Electric Rebate Program to MitigateExtraordinarily High January 2023 Customer Bills, Including Repeal and Replacement ofthe Gas Rebate Program and Budget Appropriation adopted on March 27, 2023 andApproval of Budget Amendments in the General Fund, Electric Fund, and Gas Fund, at aTotal Cost of up to $2,468,385; CEQA: Not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections15378(b)(4) and (5).CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:45 ‐ 7:00 PM)ACTION ITEMS Item 10 ‐ 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM; Item 11 ‐ 8:00 ‐ 9:30 PM; Item 12 ‐ 9:30 ‐10:30 PM10.Approval of the Electric Utility Construction Services Contract With VIP Powerline Corp.(C23185980) for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $20,000,000 Over Five Years; CEQAstatus – exempt (existing facilities, replacement or reconstruction) Consent Questions11.Consideration of additional 2023 Council Priority Objectives12.Discussion and Possible Revision to 2023 Standing Committee Topics (Continued fromFebruary 13, 2023)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
4 Special Meeting April 10, 2023
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