HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-05 City Council AgendasCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, June 05, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by
teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining
transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or
attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is
located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The
m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o n
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)
Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection
on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your
subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,
the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to
change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be
heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage
the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 ‐ 5:50 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 ‐ 6:05 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:05 ‐ 7:05 PM)
1.1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre‐screening
by Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation
and map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) to
Major Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session is
Not a Project in Accordance With CEQA.
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 ‐ 7:10 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
2.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting
3.Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the San
Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project
4.Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for the
Churchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project PL‐20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorization
for the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status –
exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)
5.Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, for
Fiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project PE‐86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project
6.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.08 Public Safety Building‐
Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
7.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ FY23‐05 Various Reporting & City
Hotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
8.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.20 Procurement, as
recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
9.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04
(Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the City
Council Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five‐ Thirty p.m.
10.Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk Through
December 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 ‐ CEQA exempt
11.SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Amend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7‐0)
12.SECOND READING: 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) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023
PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 ‐ 7:30 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 ‐ 11:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal Code
Chapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At‐Fault and No‐
Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and Tenant
Relocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, and
Adopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
14.Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
(S/CAP); Approval of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth Day
Report
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.
15.Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
16.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2022 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee May 30, 2023
Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
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 June 05, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 05, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to
change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be
heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage
the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 ‐ 5:50 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 ‐ 6:05 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:05 ‐ 7:05 PM)
1.1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre‐screening
by Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation
and map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) to
Major Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session is
Not a Project in Accordance With CEQA.
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 ‐ 7:10 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
2.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting
3.Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the San
Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project
4.Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for the
Churchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project PL‐20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorization
for the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status –
exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)
5.Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, for
Fiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project PE‐86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project
6.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.08 Public Safety Building‐
Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
7.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ FY23‐05 Various Reporting & City
Hotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
8.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.20 Procurement, as
recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
9.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04
(Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the City
Council Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five‐ Thirty p.m.
10.Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk Through
December 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 ‐ CEQA exempt
11.SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Amend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7‐0)
12.SECOND READING: 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) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023
PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 ‐ 7:30 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 ‐ 11:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal Code
Chapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At‐Fault and No‐
Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and Tenant
Relocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, and
Adopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
14.Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
(S/CAP); Approval of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth Day
Report
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.
15.Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
16.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2022 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee May 30, 2023
Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
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 June 05, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 05, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 ‐ 5:50 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.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 ‐ 6:05 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:05 ‐ 7:05 PM)1.1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre‐screeningby Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designationand map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) toMajor Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session isNot a Project in Accordance With CEQA.CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 ‐ 7:10 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting3.Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the SanFrancisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project4.Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for theChurchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, CapitalImprovement Program Project PL‐20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorizationfor the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status –exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)5.Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, for
Fiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project PE‐86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project
6.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.08 Public Safety Building‐
Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
7.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ FY23‐05 Various Reporting & City
Hotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
8.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.20 Procurement, as
recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.
9.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04
(Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the City
Council Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five‐ Thirty p.m.
10.Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk Through
December 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 ‐ CEQA exempt
11.SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Amend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7‐0)
12.SECOND READING: 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) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023
PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 ‐ 7:30 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 ‐ 11:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal Code
Chapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At‐Fault and No‐
Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and Tenant
Relocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, and
Adopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
14.Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
(S/CAP); Approval of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth Day
Report
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.
15.Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
16.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2022 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee May 30, 2023
Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
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 June 05, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 05, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 ‐ 5:50 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.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 ‐ 6:05 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:05 ‐ 7:05 PM)1.1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre‐screeningby Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designationand map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) toMajor Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session isNot a Project in Accordance With CEQA.CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 ‐ 7:10 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting3.Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the SanFrancisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project4.Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for theChurchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, CapitalImprovement Program Project PL‐20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorizationfor the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status –exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)5.Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, forFiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, CapitalImprovement Program Project PE‐86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project6.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.08 Public Safety Building‐Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.7.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ FY23‐05 Various Reporting & CityHotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.8.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.20 Procurement, asrecommended by the Policy and Services Committee.9.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04(Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the CityCouncil Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five‐ Thirty p.m.10.Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk ThroughDecember 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 ‐ CEQA exempt11.SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code toAmend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior AccessoryDwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7‐0)12.SECOND READING: 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) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 ‐ 7:30 PM)BREAKACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 ‐ 11:00 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal CodeChapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At‐Fault and No‐Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and TenantRelocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, andAdopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. EnvironmentalAssessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).14.Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
(S/CAP); Approval of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth Day
Report
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.
15.Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Financial Status Report
16.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2022 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee May 30, 2023
Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
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
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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
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4 Special Meeting June 05, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 05, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 ‐ 5:50 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.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:50 ‐ 6:05 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:05 ‐ 7:05 PM)1.1237 San Antonio Road: Regional Water Purification Facility. Request for Pre‐screeningby Santa Clara Valley Water to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designationand map for a Portion of the Subject Property From Public Conservation Land (CL) toMajor Institution/Special Facility (MISP). Environmental Analysis: This Study Session isNot a Project in Accordance With CEQA.CONSENT CALENDAR (7:05 ‐ 7:10 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Meeting3.Approval of Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the SanFrancisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, CEQA: Not a Project4.Approval of Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving, Inc. (C23187512) for theChurchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project, CapitalImprovement Program Project PL‐20000 in the amount of $2,265,340 and Authorizationfor the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to $226,534; and CEQA status –exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)5.Adoption of a Resolution for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, forFiscal Year 2024, Providing the Project List for the Street Maintenance Project, CapitalImprovement Program Project PE‐86070; CEQA Status – Not a Project6.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.08 Public Safety Building‐Construction Audit, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.7.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ FY23‐05 Various Reporting & CityHotline, as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee.8.Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change ‐ 4.20 Procurement, asrecommended by the Policy and Services Committee.9.Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.010 (Regular Meeting) of Chapter 2.04(Council Organization and Procedure) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the CityCouncil Meeting Start Time from Six p.m. to Five‐ Thirty p.m.10.Adoption of a Resolution to Appoint Mahealani Ah Yun as Interim City Clerk ThroughDecember 1, 2023 at the annual salary of $121,285 ‐ CEQA exempt11.SECOND READING: Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code toAmend Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior AccessoryDwelling Units (FIRST READING: May 15, 2023, PASSED 7‐0)12.SECOND READING: 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) (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:10 ‐ 7:30 PM)BREAKACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 14: 9:00 ‐ 11:00 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section Palo Alto Municipal CodeChapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Clarify the Definitions of At‐Fault and No‐Fault Just Cause for Evictions, Extend Just Cause Eviction Protections and TenantRelocation Assistance to More Rental Units in Palo Alto than Offered by State Law, andAdopt a Security Deposit Limit for Unfurnished Rental Units in Palo Alto. EnvironmentalAssessment: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).14.Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Addendum to the 2017 Comprehensive PlanEnvironmental Impact Report and Adopting the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan(S/CAP); Approval of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP Workplan; and Review of the 2023 Earth DayReportADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTSInformation reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for actionduring this meeting’s agenda.15.Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Financial Status Report16.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July andDecember 2022 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2022OTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee May 30, 2023 Finance Committee June 6, 2023 – Canceled
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
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 June 05, 2023
Materials submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection