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Home My WebLink About2023-05-22 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, May 22, 2023 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM Amended Agenda Amended agenda items appear below in RED Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference 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 This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM) 1.Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew 2.Proclamation Honoring Birge Clark AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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. CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM) 3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk 4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk City representatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM) AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion CONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 5.Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting 6.Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A 7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. to increase compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30, 2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQA Status – Not a Project. Q&A 8.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no) 9.Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for Special Uses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent 10.Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the ordinance. Moved to Consent CITY MANAGER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM) AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 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. 11.Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Commute Survey OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings Rail Committee May 23, 2023 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐ CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) 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 May 22, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, May 22, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast 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)900‐6833PUBLIC 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 will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM) 1.Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew 2.Proclamation Honoring Birge Clark AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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. CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM) 3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk 4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk City representatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM) AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion CONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 5.Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting 6.Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A 7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. to increase compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30, 2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQA Status – Not a Project. Q&A 8.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no) 9.Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for Special Uses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent 10.Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the ordinance. Moved to Consent CITY MANAGER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM) AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 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. 11.Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Commute Survey OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings Rail Committee May 23, 2023 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐ CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) 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 May 22, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, May 22, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast 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)900‐6833PUBLIC 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 ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage MonthSPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)1.Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew2.Proclamation Honoring Birge ClarkAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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.CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk Cityrepresentatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM)AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update andCouncil Budget DiscussionCONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 5.Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting 6.Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A 7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. to increase compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30, 2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQA Status – Not a Project. Q&A 8.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program Until March 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no) 9.Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for Special Uses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent 10.Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the ordinance. Moved to Consent CITY MANAGER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM) AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 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. 11.Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Commute Survey OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings Rail Committee May 23, 2023 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐ CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) 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 May 22, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, May 22, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast 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)900‐6833PUBLIC 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 ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage MonthSPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)1.Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew2.Proclamation Honoring Birge ClarkAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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.CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk Cityrepresentatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM)AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update andCouncil Budget DiscussionCONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.5.Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting6.Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula CorridorJoint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects andAuthorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. toincrease compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30,2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQAStatus – Not a Project. Q&A8.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program UntilMarch 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)9.Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for SpecialUses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQAGuidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent10.Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement StateHousing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. EnvironmentalAnalysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning andTransportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt theordinance. Moved to ConsentCITY MANAGER COMMENTSCLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM)AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, etal. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (OneCase, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)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.11.Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan,and Commute Survey OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings Rail Committee May 23, 2023 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update and Council Budget Discussion AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐ CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) 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. 4 Special Meeting May 22, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, May 22, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast 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)900‐6833PUBLIC 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 ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Jewish American Heritage MonthSPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (5:35 – 5:50 PM)1.Proclamation Honoring Thomas Foon Chew2.Proclamation Honoring Birge ClarkAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50‐6:05 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.CLOSED SESSION (6:05 – 7:35 PM)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Authority: Gov Code section 54957(b) Titles: City Clerk4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk Cityrepresentatives: Sandra Blanch Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35 ‐ 7:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:50‐9:20 PM)AA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update andCouncil Budget DiscussionCONSENT CALENDAR (9:20 ‐ 9:25 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.5.Approval of Minutes from May 8, 2023 Meeting6.Approve the Services Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Peninsula CorridorJoint Powers Board (Caltrain) for the Connecting Palo Alto Grade Separation Projects andAuthorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; CEQA status – not a project. Q&A7.Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. S20178516 with Hohbach‐Lewin, Inc. toincrease compensation by $10,000 and to extend the Contract Term through March 30,2026 for On‐Call Structural Engineering Services for various Public Art Installations; CEQAStatus – Not a Project. Q&A8.SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Continuing the Interim Parklet Program UntilMarch 31, 2024 (FIRST READING: May 8, 2023 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)9.Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 Chapter 18.42, Standards for SpecialUses, to Codify Firearms Sales Limitations Ordinance; CEQA status—exempt under CEQAGuidelines section 15061(c)(3). Moved to Consent10.Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to Implement StateHousing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9. EnvironmentalAnalysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning andTransportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt theordinance. Moved to ConsentCITY MANAGER COMMENTSCLOSED SESSION (9:25 ‐ 10:50 PM)AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In My Backyard, etal. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (OneCase, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)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.11.Palo Alto Transportation Management Association 2022 Annual Report, Strategic Plan,and Commute SurveyOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings Rail Committee May 23, 2023Public Comment LettersSchedule of MeetingsAMENDED AGENDA ITEMSAA1.FY 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget ‐ Finance Committee Update andCouncil Budget DiscussionAA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION; Subject: Yes In MyBackyard, et al. v. City of Palo Alto; Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410811 (One Case, as Defendant); Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) 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. 5 Special Meeting May 22, 2023 Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection