HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-17 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, April 17, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in Red
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the
option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety
while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to
participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if
attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)
Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection
on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your
subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,
the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to
change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be
heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage
the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION 5:05 ‐ 7:30 PM
1.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐EXISTING LITIGATION
California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H049425
Subject: Hamilton and High LLC, et al., Appellants v. City of Palo Alto, et al., Respondents
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2.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)
STUDY SESSION 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM
3.Study Session Regarding Proposed Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater July 2023 Rate
Changes
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT 8:30‐8:50PM
CONSENT CALENDAR 8:50‐8:55 PM
4.Approval of Minutes from March 31, 2023 and April 3, 2023 City Council Meetings
5.Finance Committee and the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City Council
Approve and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute a Third Phase
Agreement With Northern California Power Agency for the Purchase of up to 87,600
Megawatt Hours per Year of Geothermal Energy From Calpine Corporation's Geysers
Power Company, LLC Over a Term of up to 12 Years for a Total not to Exceed Amount of
$76.2 Million; CEQA status: not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) and
(b)
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 – Supplemental Report Added
7.Approval of Amendment #3 with Professional Account Management LLC, dba Duncan
Solutions Contract (C17164727) in the Amount of $80,000 and to Extend the Contract
Term to April 28, 2024 for Parking Citation Management; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
8.Resolution to Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
(Initiative 21‐0042A1)
9.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2021‐22 and FY2022‐23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendment
and Resolution Q&A
10.Staff Recommends that Council Approve Bringing the Water and Wastewater Rate
Proposals to Council on June 19, 2023, Pending Proposition 218 Notifications, for a
Public Hearing to Consider Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024
Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and
Increasing Wastewater Collection Utility Rates by Amending Wastewater Collection
Rate Schedules S‐1, S‐2, S‐6 and S‐7; 2) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Utility
Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and Increasing Water Rates by Amending
Water Rate Schedules W‐1, W‐2, W‐3, W‐4, and W‐7; CEQA Status: Not a project under
Public Resources Code 15378(b)(5) Q&A
11.Adoption of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palo Alto Police Officers'
Association and the Police Management Association; Adopt an Amendment to correct
the Fire Chiefs‘ Association salary schedules; and, Adopt revised Management and
Professional salary schedules CEQA Status ‐ Not a project
12.Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for
Reimbursement Costs Incurred in Support of the Purified Water Project, and a Budget
Amendment in the Wastewater Treatment Fund Advanced Water Purification Facility
capital project (WQ‐19003)
13.Approval of Tenant Work Letter for Lease of 300 Homer Avenue Roth Building between
the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Museum; CEQA Status‐‐Not a Project
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8:55‐9:10 PM
ACTION ITEMS Item 14: 9:10 ‐ 10:00 PM Item 15: 10:00‐ 11:00 PM
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Gas Utility
Financial Plan, Including Proposed Reserve and General Fund Transfers and Amending
the Gas Utility Reserve Management Practices, and Increasing Gas Rates by Amending
Rate Schedules G‐1 (Residential Gas Service), G‐2 (Residential Master‐Metered and
Commercial Gas Service), G‐3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G‐10 (Compressed
Natural Gas Service); CEQA status: exempt/not a project under Public Resources Code
section 21080(b)(8)
15.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Electric
Utility Financial Plan and Proposed Reserve Transfers, Deactivating Utility Rate
Schedule E‐HRA, and Amending Utility Rate Schedules E‐1, E‐2, E‐2‐G, E‐ 4, E‐4‐G, E‐4
TOU, E‐7, E‐7‐G, E‐7 TOU, E‐NSE, and E‐EEC; CEQA Status: Not a project under Public
Resources Code 15378(b)(5) and exempt under Public Resources Code 15273(a)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 ‐ Supplemental Report
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
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 17, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 17, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to
change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be
heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage
the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION 5:05 ‐ 7:30 PM
1.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐EXISTING LITIGATION
California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H049425
Subject: Hamilton and High LLC, et al., Appellants v. City of Palo Alto, et al., Respondents
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
2.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)
STUDY SESSION 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM
3.Study Session Regarding Proposed Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater July 2023 Rate
Changes
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT 8:30‐8:50PM
CONSENT CALENDAR 8:50‐8:55 PM
4.Approval of Minutes from March 31, 2023 and April 3, 2023 City Council Meetings
5.Finance Committee and the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City Council
Approve and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute a Third Phase
Agreement With Northern California Power Agency for the Purchase of up to 87,600
Megawatt Hours per Year of Geothermal Energy From Calpine Corporation's Geysers
Power Company, LLC Over a Term of up to 12 Years for a Total not to Exceed Amount of
$76.2 Million; CEQA status: not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) and
(b)
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 – Supplemental Report Added
7.Approval of Amendment #3 with Professional Account Management LLC, dba Duncan
Solutions Contract (C17164727) in the Amount of $80,000 and to Extend the Contract
Term to April 28, 2024 for Parking Citation Management; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
8.Resolution to Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
(Initiative 21‐0042A1)
9.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2021‐22 and FY2022‐23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendment
and Resolution Q&A
10.Staff Recommends that Council Approve Bringing the Water and Wastewater Rate
Proposals to Council on June 19, 2023, Pending Proposition 218 Notifications, for a
Public Hearing to Consider Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024
Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and
Increasing Wastewater Collection Utility Rates by Amending Wastewater Collection
Rate Schedules S‐1, S‐2, S‐6 and S‐7; 2) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Utility
Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and Increasing Water Rates by Amending
Water Rate Schedules W‐1, W‐2, W‐3, W‐4, and W‐7; CEQA Status: Not a project under
Public Resources Code 15378(b)(5) Q&A
11.Adoption of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palo Alto Police Officers'
Association and the Police Management Association; Adopt an Amendment to correct
the Fire Chiefs‘ Association salary schedules; and, Adopt revised Management and
Professional salary schedules CEQA Status ‐ Not a project
12.Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for
Reimbursement Costs Incurred in Support of the Purified Water Project, and a Budget
Amendment in the Wastewater Treatment Fund Advanced Water Purification Facility
capital project (WQ‐19003)
13.Approval of Tenant Work Letter for Lease of 300 Homer Avenue Roth Building between
the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Museum; CEQA Status‐‐Not a Project
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8:55‐9:10 PM
ACTION ITEMS Item 14: 9:10 ‐ 10:00 PM Item 15: 10:00‐ 11:00 PM
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Gas Utility
Financial Plan, Including Proposed Reserve and General Fund Transfers and Amending
the Gas Utility Reserve Management Practices, and Increasing Gas Rates by Amending
Rate Schedules G‐1 (Residential Gas Service), G‐2 (Residential Master‐Metered and
Commercial Gas Service), G‐3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G‐10 (Compressed
Natural Gas Service); CEQA status: exempt/not a project under Public Resources Code
section 21080(b)(8)
15.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Electric
Utility Financial Plan and Proposed Reserve Transfers, Deactivating Utility Rate
Schedule E‐HRA, and Amending Utility Rate Schedules E‐1, E‐2, E‐2‐G, E‐ 4, E‐4‐G, E‐4
TOU, E‐7, E‐7‐G, E‐7 TOU, E‐NSE, and E‐EEC; CEQA Status: Not a project under Public
Resources Code 15378(b)(5) and exempt under Public Resources Code 15273(a)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 ‐ Supplemental Report
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
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.
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Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 17, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERCLOSED SESSION 5:05 ‐ 7:30 PM1.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐EXISTING LITIGATIONCalifornia Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H049425Subject: Hamilton and High LLC, et al., Appellants v. City of Palo Alto, et al., RespondentsAuthority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)2.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)STUDY SESSION 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM3.Study Session Regarding Proposed Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater July 2023 RateChangesAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT 8:30‐8:50PMCONSENT CALENDAR 8:50‐8:55 PM4.Approval of Minutes from March 31, 2023 and April 3, 2023 City Council Meetings5.Finance Committee and the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City CouncilApprove and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute a Third PhaseAgreement With Northern California Power Agency for the Purchase of up to 87,600Megawatt Hours per Year of Geothermal Energy From Calpine Corporation's GeysersPower Company, LLC Over a Term of up to 12 Years for a Total not to Exceed Amount of$76.2 Million; CEQA status: not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) and(b)
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 – Supplemental Report Added
7.Approval of Amendment #3 with Professional Account Management LLC, dba Duncan
Solutions Contract (C17164727) in the Amount of $80,000 and to Extend the Contract
Term to April 28, 2024 for Parking Citation Management; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
8.Resolution to Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
(Initiative 21‐0042A1)
9.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2021‐22 and FY2022‐23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendment
and Resolution Q&A
10.Staff Recommends that Council Approve Bringing the Water and Wastewater Rate
Proposals to Council on June 19, 2023, Pending Proposition 218 Notifications, for a
Public Hearing to Consider Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024
Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and
Increasing Wastewater Collection Utility Rates by Amending Wastewater Collection
Rate Schedules S‐1, S‐2, S‐6 and S‐7; 2) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Utility
Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and Increasing Water Rates by Amending
Water Rate Schedules W‐1, W‐2, W‐3, W‐4, and W‐7; CEQA Status: Not a project under
Public Resources Code 15378(b)(5) Q&A
11.Adoption of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palo Alto Police Officers'
Association and the Police Management Association; Adopt an Amendment to correct
the Fire Chiefs‘ Association salary schedules; and, Adopt revised Management and
Professional salary schedules CEQA Status ‐ Not a project
12.Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for
Reimbursement Costs Incurred in Support of the Purified Water Project, and a Budget
Amendment in the Wastewater Treatment Fund Advanced Water Purification Facility
capital project (WQ‐19003)
13.Approval of Tenant Work Letter for Lease of 300 Homer Avenue Roth Building between
the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Museum; CEQA Status‐‐Not a Project
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8:55‐9:10 PM
ACTION ITEMS Item 14: 9:10 ‐ 10:00 PM Item 15: 10:00‐ 11:00 PM
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Gas Utility
Financial Plan, Including Proposed Reserve and General Fund Transfers and Amending
the Gas Utility Reserve Management Practices, and Increasing Gas Rates by Amending
Rate Schedules G‐1 (Residential Gas Service), G‐2 (Residential Master‐Metered and
Commercial Gas Service), G‐3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G‐10 (Compressed
Natural Gas Service); CEQA status: exempt/not a project under Public Resources Code
section 21080(b)(8)
15.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Electric
Utility Financial Plan and Proposed Reserve Transfers, Deactivating Utility Rate
Schedule E‐HRA, and Amending Utility Rate Schedules E‐1, E‐2, E‐2‐G, E‐ 4, E‐4‐G, E‐4
TOU, E‐7, E‐7‐G, E‐7 TOU, E‐NSE, and E‐EEC; CEQA Status: Not a project under Public
Resources Code 15378(b)(5) and exempt under Public Resources Code 15273(a)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 ‐ Supplemental Report
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
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 17, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 17, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERCLOSED SESSION 5:05 ‐ 7:30 PM1.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐EXISTING LITIGATIONCalifornia Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H049425Subject: Hamilton and High LLC, et al., Appellants v. City of Palo Alto, et al., RespondentsAuthority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)2.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)STUDY SESSION 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM3.Study Session Regarding Proposed Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater July 2023 RateChangesAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT 8:30‐8:50PMCONSENT CALENDAR 8:50‐8:55 PM4.Approval of Minutes from March 31, 2023 and April 3, 2023 City Council Meetings5.Finance Committee and the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City CouncilApprove and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute a Third PhaseAgreement With Northern California Power Agency for the Purchase of up to 87,600Megawatt Hours per Year of Geothermal Energy From Calpine Corporation's GeysersPower Company, LLC Over a Term of up to 12 Years for a Total not to Exceed Amount of$76.2 Million; CEQA status: not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) and(b)6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year2021‐2022 – Supplemental Report Added7.Approval of Amendment #3 with Professional Account Management LLC, dba DuncanSolutions Contract (C17164727) in the Amount of $80,000 and to Extend the ContractTerm to April 28, 2024 for Parking Citation Management; CEQA Status – Not a Project.8.Resolution to Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act(Initiative 21‐0042A1)9.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)FY2021‐22 and FY2022‐23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendmentand Resolution Q&A10.Staff Recommends that Council Approve Bringing the Water and Wastewater RateProposals to Council on June 19, 2023, Pending Proposition 218 Notifications, for aPublic Hearing to Consider Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, andIncreasing Wastewater Collection Utility Rates by Amending Wastewater CollectionRate Schedules S‐1, S‐2, S‐6 and S‐7; 2) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Water UtilityFinancial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and Increasing Water Rates by AmendingWater Rate Schedules W‐1, W‐2, W‐3, W‐4, and W‐7; CEQA Status: Not a project underPublic Resources Code 15378(b)(5) Q&A11.Adoption of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palo Alto Police Officers'Association and the Police Management Association; Adopt an Amendment to correctthe Fire Chiefs‘ Association salary schedules; and, Adopt revised Management andProfessional salary schedules CEQA Status ‐ Not a project12.Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District forReimbursement Costs Incurred in Support of the Purified Water Project, and a BudgetAmendment in the Wastewater Treatment Fund Advanced Water Purification Facilitycapital project (WQ‐19003)13.Approval of Tenant Work Letter for Lease of 300 Homer Avenue Roth Building betweenthe City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Museum; CEQA Status‐‐Not a ProjectAA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute ParticipationAgreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement AgreementsRegarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLCand related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and relatedentities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8:55‐9:10 PM
ACTION ITEMS Item 14: 9:10 ‐ 10:00 PM Item 15: 10:00‐ 11:00 PM
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Gas Utility
Financial Plan, Including Proposed Reserve and General Fund Transfers and Amending
the Gas Utility Reserve Management Practices, and Increasing Gas Rates by Amending
Rate Schedules G‐1 (Residential Gas Service), G‐2 (Residential Master‐Metered and
Commercial Gas Service), G‐3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G‐10 (Compressed
Natural Gas Service); CEQA status: exempt/not a project under Public Resources Code
section 21080(b)(8)
15.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Electric
Utility Financial Plan and Proposed Reserve Transfers, Deactivating Utility Rate
Schedule E‐HRA, and Amending Utility Rate Schedules E‐1, E‐2, E‐2‐G, E‐ 4, E‐4‐G, E‐4
TOU, E‐7, E‐7‐G, E‐7 TOU, E‐NSE, and E‐EEC; CEQA Status: Not a project under Public
Resources Code 15378(b)(5) and exempt under Public Resources Code 15273(a)
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year
2021‐2022 ‐ Supplemental Report
AA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Participation
Agreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement Agreements
Regarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLC
and related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and related
entities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),
and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
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 17, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 17, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RedPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERCLOSED SESSION 5:05 ‐ 7:30 PM1.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐EXISTING LITIGATIONCalifornia Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H049425Subject: Hamilton and High LLC, et al., Appellants v. City of Palo Alto, et al., RespondentsAuthority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)2.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)STUDY SESSION 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM3.Study Session Regarding Proposed Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater July 2023 RateChangesAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT 8:30‐8:50PMCONSENT CALENDAR 8:50‐8:55 PM4.Approval of Minutes from March 31, 2023 and April 3, 2023 City Council Meetings5.Finance Committee and the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City CouncilApprove and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute a Third PhaseAgreement With Northern California Power Agency for the Purchase of up to 87,600Megawatt Hours per Year of Geothermal Energy From Calpine Corporation's GeysersPower Company, LLC Over a Term of up to 12 Years for a Total not to Exceed Amount of$76.2 Million; CEQA status: not a project under CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(a) and(b)6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year2021‐2022 – Supplemental Report Added7.Approval of Amendment #3 with Professional Account Management LLC, dba DuncanSolutions Contract (C17164727) in the Amount of $80,000 and to Extend the ContractTerm to April 28, 2024 for Parking Citation Management; CEQA Status – Not a Project.8.Resolution to Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act(Initiative 21‐0042A1)9.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)FY2021‐22 and FY2022‐23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendmentand Resolution Q&A10.Staff Recommends that Council Approve Bringing the Water and Wastewater RateProposals to Council on June 19, 2023, Pending Proposition 218 Notifications, for aPublic Hearing to Consider Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024Wastewater Collection Utility Financial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, andIncreasing Wastewater Collection Utility Rates by Amending Wastewater CollectionRate Schedules S‐1, S‐2, S‐6 and S‐7; 2) Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Water UtilityFinancial Plan, Proposed Reserve Transfers, and Increasing Water Rates by AmendingWater Rate Schedules W‐1, W‐2, W‐3, W‐4, and W‐7; CEQA Status: Not a project underPublic Resources Code 15378(b)(5) Q&A11.Adoption of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palo Alto Police Officers'Association and the Police Management Association; Adopt an Amendment to correctthe Fire Chiefs‘ Association salary schedules; and, Adopt revised Management andProfessional salary schedules CEQA Status ‐ Not a project12.Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District forReimbursement Costs Incurred in Support of the Purified Water Project, and a BudgetAmendment in the Wastewater Treatment Fund Advanced Water Purification Facilitycapital project (WQ‐19003)13.Approval of Tenant Work Letter for Lease of 300 Homer Avenue Roth Building betweenthe City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Museum; CEQA Status‐‐Not a ProjectAA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute ParticipationAgreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement AgreementsRegarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLCand related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and relatedentities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the CaliforniaAttorney General.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8:55‐9:10 PMACTION ITEMS Item 14: 9:10 ‐ 10:00 PM Item 15: 10:00‐ 11:00 PM14.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Gas UtilityFinancial Plan, Including Proposed Reserve and General Fund Transfers and Amendingthe Gas Utility Reserve Management Practices, and Increasing Gas Rates by AmendingRate Schedules G‐1 (Residential Gas Service), G‐2 (Residential Master‐Metered andCommercial Gas Service), G‐3 (Large Commercial Gas Service), and G‐10 (CompressedNatural Gas Service); CEQA status: exempt/not a project under Public Resources Codesection 21080(b)(8)15.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 ElectricUtility Financial Plan and Proposed Reserve Transfers, Deactivating Utility RateSchedule E‐HRA, and Amending Utility Rate Schedules E‐1, E‐2, E‐2‐G, E‐ 4, E‐4‐G, E‐4TOU, E‐7, E‐7‐G, E‐7 TOU, E‐NSE, and E‐EEC; CEQA Status: Not a project under PublicResources Code 15378(b)(5) and exempt under Public Resources Code 15273(a)COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTSADJOURNMENTAMENDED AGENDA ITEMS6.Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Annual Report to Council for Fiscal Year2021‐2022 ‐ Supplemental ReportAA1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute ParticipationAgreements on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto to Enter Into Settlement AgreementsRegarding Manufacture and Distribution of Opioid Products with Allergan Finance, LLCand related entities (Allergan), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and relatedentities (Teva); Walgreens Co.; CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS),and Walmart, Inc.; Agree to the Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Allocating Settlement Proceeds; and Authorize Entry Into the MOU with the California
Attorney General.
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.
5 Special Meeting April 17, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection