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Home My WebLink About2023-10-02 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, October 02, 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 Italian‐American Heritage and Culture Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:35 PM) 1.Proclamation Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week ‐ October 8‐14 2023 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 ‐ 5:55 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). STUDY SESSION 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 3.Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023 Meetings 4.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the City's 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports; CEQA Status: Not a project 5.Authorization to Amend the Existing Contract for Litigation Defense Services with the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract S20178997) to Increase the Not‐ to‐ Exceed Amount to $110,000 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2023; CEQA – Not a Project 6.Approve Three Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services: 1) a Five‐year Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,288,093; 2) a Five‐year Contract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc., in the Amount of $516,740; and 3) a Five‐year Contract with Grassroots Ecology in the Amount of $529,459 for Specification for Habitat Restoration in Foothills Nature Preserve and Adobe Creek Pedestrian Bridge Native Plant Restoration; Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract C18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. to increase the Not to Exceed amount by $75,152 to provide weekend services for a three‐month contract extension; and Approval of Budget Amendments in Multiple Funds (2/3 vote required) as Recommended by the Finance Committee; CEQA status ‐ Categorically exempt per regulation 15301 (existing facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations). 7.Approval of a SaaS Agreement C23188925 with Accela for an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $1,143,563 for Online Planning and Building Permitting and Enhanced Reporting System for a Period of Three‐Years and Authorization of a 10% Contract Contingency in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $114,356; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project 8.SECOND READING: Adoption of Ordinances Rezoning the Properties Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue, 200‐404 Portage Avenue/3040‐3200 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, 3250 Park Boulevard, and 278 Lambert Avenue from RM‐30 to Planned Community (PC); and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC for the 14.65‐Acre Property Located at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 278 Lambert Avenue. CEQA Status – EIR certified by Council Resolution 10123 (SCH #2021120444) 9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Creating New Chapter 12.11 (Parklets) and Amending Certain Sections of Titles 16 and 18 (FIRST READING: September 11, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 10.SECOND READING: Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC, for the 14.65‐acre Property at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐ 3225 Ash Street, and 270 Lambert Avenue (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 11.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue from Multiple Family Residential (RM‐30) to PC Planned Community Zone (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:00 ‐ 6:15 PM) BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 12: 6:25 ‐ 7:25 PM, Item 13: 7:25 ‐ 8:25 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 12.Receive the Human Relation Commission’s Recommendations on the Evaluation and Celebration of Additional Dates to Advance Race & Equity, Including Through City Recognition and City Paid Holidays and Provide Direction to Staff on Further Actions. CEQA status – not a project. 13.Proposed Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Chapters 18.04 (Definitions), 18.10 (Low‐Density Residential), 18.12 (R‐1 Zones), 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential Zones),18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.54 (Parking Facilities Design Standards) to Facilitate Implementation of Green Building Standards, Including Noise Standards and Placement of Obstructions Within Garages and Exterior Setback Encroachments for Electrification Equipment Such as Heat Pumps, Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) Chapter 9.10 (Noise) to Facilitate the Installation of Electrification Equipment for Residential Development as Recommended by the Planning and Transportation Commission. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301. 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. 14.Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2023 Q1 (January 2023 – March 2023) OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee October 3, 2023 CANCELED Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda 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 Regular Meeting October 02, 2023 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 02, 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 Italian‐American Heritage and Culture Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:35 PM) 1.Proclamation Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week ‐ October 8‐14 2023 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 ‐ 5:55 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). STUDY SESSION 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 3.Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023 Meetings 4.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the City's 2022 Annual Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports; CEQA Status: Not a project 5.Authorization to Amend the Existing Contract for Litigation Defense Services with the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract S20178997) to Increase the Not‐ to‐ Exceed Amount to $110,000 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2023; CEQA – Not a Project 6.Approve Three Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services: 1) a Five‐year Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,288,093; 2) a Five‐year Contract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc., in the Amount of $516,740; and 3) a Five‐year Contract with Grassroots Ecology in the Amount of $529,459 for Specification for Habitat Restoration in Foothills Nature Preserve and Adobe Creek Pedestrian Bridge Native Plant Restoration; Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract C18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. to increase the Not to Exceed amount by $75,152 to provide weekend services for a three‐month contract extension; and Approval of Budget Amendments in Multiple Funds (2/3 vote required) as Recommended by the Finance Committee; CEQA status ‐ Categorically exempt per regulation 15301 (existing facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations). 7.Approval of a SaaS Agreement C23188925 with Accela for an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $1,143,563 for Online Planning and Building Permitting and Enhanced Reporting System for a Period of Three‐Years and Authorization of a 10% Contract Contingency in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $114,356; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project 8.SECOND READING: Adoption of Ordinances Rezoning the Properties Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue, 200‐404 Portage Avenue/3040‐3200 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, 3250 Park Boulevard, and 278 Lambert Avenue from RM‐30 to Planned Community (PC); and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC for the 14.65‐Acre Property Located at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 278 Lambert Avenue. CEQA Status – EIR certified by Council Resolution 10123 (SCH #2021120444) 9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Creating New Chapter 12.11 (Parklets) and Amending Certain Sections of Titles 16 and 18 (FIRST READING: September 11, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 10.SECOND READING: Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC, for the 14.65‐acre Property at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐ 3225 Ash Street, and 270 Lambert Avenue (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 11.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue from Multiple Family Residential (RM‐30) to PC Planned Community Zone (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:00 ‐ 6:15 PM) BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 12: 6:25 ‐ 7:25 PM, Item 13: 7:25 ‐ 8:25 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 12.Receive the Human Relation Commission’s Recommendations on the Evaluation and Celebration of Additional Dates to Advance Race & Equity, Including Through City Recognition and City Paid Holidays and Provide Direction to Staff on Further Actions. CEQA status – not a project. 13.Proposed Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Chapters 18.04 (Definitions), 18.10 (Low‐Density Residential), 18.12 (R‐1 Zones), 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential Zones),18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.54 (Parking Facilities Design Standards) to Facilitate Implementation of Green Building Standards, Including Noise Standards and Placement of Obstructions Within Garages and Exterior Setback Encroachments for Electrification Equipment Such as Heat Pumps, Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) Chapter 9.10 (Noise) to Facilitate the Installation of Electrification Equipment for Residential Development as Recommended by the Planning and Transportation Commission. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301. 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. 14.Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2023 Q1 (January 2023 – March 2023) OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee October 3, 2023 CANCELED Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda 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 Regular Meeting October 02, 2023 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 02, 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 ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of Italian‐American Heritage and Culture Monthand Cybersecurity Awareness Month.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:35 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week ‐ October 8‐14 2023AGENDA 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 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement andSouth of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that CurrentlyRestricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupyat the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item RemovedOff AgendaCONSENT CALENDAR (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.3.Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023 Meetings4.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the City's 2022Annual Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports; CEQA Status: Not aproject5.Authorization to Amend the Existing Contract for Litigation Defense Services with the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract S20178997) to Increase the Not‐ to‐ Exceed Amount to $110,000 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2023; CEQA – Not a Project 6.Approve Three Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services: 1) a Five‐year Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,288,093; 2) a Five‐year Contract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc., in the Amount of $516,740; and 3) a Five‐year Contract with Grassroots Ecology in the Amount of $529,459 for Specification for Habitat Restoration in Foothills Nature Preserve and Adobe Creek Pedestrian Bridge Native Plant Restoration; Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract C18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. to increase the Not to Exceed amount by $75,152 to provide weekend services for a three‐month contract extension; and Approval of Budget Amendments in Multiple Funds (2/3 vote required) as Recommended by the Finance Committee; CEQA status ‐ Categorically exempt per regulation 15301 (existing facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations). 7.Approval of a SaaS Agreement C23188925 with Accela for an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $1,143,563 for Online Planning and Building Permitting and Enhanced Reporting System for a Period of Three‐Years and Authorization of a 10% Contract Contingency in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $114,356; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project 8.SECOND READING: Adoption of Ordinances Rezoning the Properties Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue, 200‐404 Portage Avenue/3040‐3200 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, 3250 Park Boulevard, and 278 Lambert Avenue from RM‐30 to Planned Community (PC); and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC for the 14.65‐Acre Property Located at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 278 Lambert Avenue. CEQA Status – EIR certified by Council Resolution 10123 (SCH #2021120444) 9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Creating New Chapter 12.11 (Parklets) and Amending Certain Sections of Titles 16 and 18 (FIRST READING: September 11, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 10.SECOND READING: Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC, for the 14.65‐acre Property at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐ 3225 Ash Street, and 270 Lambert Avenue (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) 11.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 340‐404 Portage Avenue from Multiple Family Residential (RM‐30) to PC Planned Community Zone (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:00 ‐ 6:15 PM) BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 12: 6:25 ‐ 7:25 PM, Item 13: 7:25 ‐ 8:25 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 12.Receive the Human Relation Commission’s Recommendations on the Evaluation and Celebration of Additional Dates to Advance Race & Equity, Including Through City Recognition and City Paid Holidays and Provide Direction to Staff on Further Actions. CEQA status – not a project. 13.Proposed Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Chapters 18.04 (Definitions), 18.10 (Low‐Density Residential), 18.12 (R‐1 Zones), 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential Zones),18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.54 (Parking Facilities Design Standards) to Facilitate Implementation of Green Building Standards, Including Noise Standards and Placement of Obstructions Within Garages and Exterior Setback Encroachments for Electrification Equipment Such as Heat Pumps, Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) Chapter 9.10 (Noise) to Facilitate the Installation of Electrification Equipment for Residential Development as Recommended by the Planning and Transportation Commission. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301. 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. 14.Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2023 Q1 (January 2023 – March 2023) OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee October 3, 2023 CANCELED Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda 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 Regular Meeting October 02, 2023 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 02, 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 ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of Italian‐American Heritage and Culture Monthand Cybersecurity Awareness Month.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:35 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week ‐ October 8‐14 2023AGENDA 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 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement andSouth of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that CurrentlyRestricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupyat the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item RemovedOff AgendaCONSENT CALENDAR (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.3.Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023 Meetings4.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the City's 2022Annual Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports; CEQA Status: Not aproject5.Authorization to Amend the Existing Contract for Litigation Defense Services with theLaw Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract S20178997) to Increase the Not‐ to‐Exceed Amount to $110,000 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2023; CEQA – Not aProject6.Approve Three Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services: 1) a Five‐year Contractwith BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,288,093; 2) a Five‐yearContract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc., in the Amount of $516,740; and 3) aFive‐year Contract with Grassroots Ecology in the Amount of $529,459 for Specificationfor Habitat Restoration in Foothills Nature Preserve and Adobe Creek Pedestrian BridgeNative Plant Restoration; Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to ContractC18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. to increase the Not to Exceedamount by $75,152 to provide weekend services for a three‐month contract extension;and Approval of Budget Amendments in Multiple Funds (2/3 vote required) asRecommended by the Finance Committee; CEQA status ‐ Categorically exempt perregulation 15301 (existing facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations).7.Approval of a SaaS Agreement C23188925 with Accela for an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed$1,143,563 for Online Planning and Building Permitting and Enhanced Reporting Systemfor a Period of Three‐Years and Authorization of a 10% Contract Contingency in anAmount Not‐to‐Exceed $114,356; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project8.SECOND READING: Adoption of Ordinances Rezoning the Properties Located at 340‐404Portage Avenue, 200‐404 Portage Avenue/3040‐3200 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 AshStreet, 3250 Park Boulevard, and 278 Lambert Avenue from RM‐30 to Planned Community(PC); and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLCfor the 14.65‐Acre Property Located at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 ParkBoulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 278 Lambert Avenue. CEQA Status – EIR certifiedby Council Resolution 10123 (SCH #2021120444)9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Creating New Chapter 12.11 (Parklets) and AmendingCertain Sections of Titles 16 and 18 (FIRST READING: September 11, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)10.SECOND READING: Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC, forthe 14.65‐acre Property at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 270 Lambert Avenue (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED7‐0)11.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto MunicipalCode (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 340‐404Portage Avenue from Multiple Family Residential (RM‐30) to PC Planned CommunityZone (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:00 ‐ 6:15 PM) BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 12: 6:25 ‐ 7:25 PM, Item 13: 7:25 ‐ 8:25 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 12.Receive the Human Relation Commission’s Recommendations on the Evaluation and Celebration of Additional Dates to Advance Race & Equity, Including Through City Recognition and City Paid Holidays and Provide Direction to Staff on Further Actions. CEQA status – not a project. 13.Proposed Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Chapters 18.04 (Definitions), 18.10 (Low‐Density Residential), 18.12 (R‐1 Zones), 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential Zones),18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.54 (Parking Facilities Design Standards) to Facilitate Implementation of Green Building Standards, Including Noise Standards and Placement of Obstructions Within Garages and Exterior Setback Encroachments for Electrification Equipment Such as Heat Pumps, Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) Chapter 9.10 (Noise) to Facilitate the Installation of Electrification Equipment for Residential Development as Recommended by the Planning and Transportation Commission. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301. 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. 14.Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2023 Q1 (January 2023 – March 2023) OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee October 3, 2023 CANCELED Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda 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 Regular Meeting October 02, 2023 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 02, 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 ORDERThis meeting will be called to order in honor of Italian‐American Heritage and Culture Monthand Cybersecurity Awareness Month.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:35 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing National Fire Prevention Week ‐ October 8‐14 2023AGENDA 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 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement andSouth of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that CurrentlyRestricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupyat the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item RemovedOff AgendaCONSENT CALENDAR (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.3.Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023 Meetings4.Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Attesting to the Veracity of the City's 2022Annual Power Source Disclosure and Power Content Label Reports; CEQA Status: Not aproject5.Authorization to Amend the Existing Contract for Litigation Defense Services with theLaw Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Contract S20178997) to Increase the Not‐ to‐Exceed Amount to $110,000 and Extend the Term to December 31, 2023; CEQA – Not aProject6.Approve Three Contracts for Landscape Maintenance Services: 1) a Five‐year Contractwith BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the Amount of $12,288,093; 2) a Five‐yearContract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc., in the Amount of $516,740; and 3) aFive‐year Contract with Grassroots Ecology in the Amount of $529,459 for Specificationfor Habitat Restoration in Foothills Nature Preserve and Adobe Creek Pedestrian BridgeNative Plant Restoration; Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 to ContractC18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. to increase the Not to Exceedamount by $75,152 to provide weekend services for a three‐month contract extension;and Approval of Budget Amendments in Multiple Funds (2/3 vote required) asRecommended by the Finance Committee; CEQA status ‐ Categorically exempt perregulation 15301 (existing facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations).7.Approval of a SaaS Agreement C23188925 with Accela for an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed$1,143,563 for Online Planning and Building Permitting and Enhanced Reporting Systemfor a Period of Three‐Years and Authorization of a 10% Contract Contingency in anAmount Not‐to‐Exceed $114,356; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project8.SECOND READING: Adoption of Ordinances Rezoning the Properties Located at 340‐404Portage Avenue, 200‐404 Portage Avenue/3040‐3200 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 AshStreet, 3250 Park Boulevard, and 278 Lambert Avenue from RM‐30 to Planned Community(PC); and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLCfor the 14.65‐Acre Property Located at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 ParkBoulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 278 Lambert Avenue. CEQA Status – EIR certifiedby Council Resolution 10123 (SCH #2021120444)9.SECOND READING: Ordinance Creating New Chapter 12.11 (Parklets) and AmendingCertain Sections of Titles 16 and 18 (FIRST READING: September 11, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)10.SECOND READING: Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with SI 45, LLC, forthe 14.65‐acre Property at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash Street, and 270 Lambert Avenue (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED7‐0)11.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto MunicipalCode (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 340‐404Portage Avenue from Multiple Family Residential (RM‐30) to PC Planned CommunityZone (FIRST READING: September 12, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:00 ‐ 6:15 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 12: 6:25 ‐ 7:25 PM, Item 13: 7:25 ‐ 8:25 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.12.Receive the Human Relation Commission’s Recommendations on the Evaluation andCelebration of Additional Dates to Advance Race & Equity, Including Through CityRecognition and City Paid Holidays and Provide Direction to Staff on Further Actions.CEQA status – not a project.13.Proposed Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Chapters 18.04(Definitions), 18.10 (Low‐Density Residential), 18.12 (R‐1 Zones), 18.13 (Multiple FamilyResidential Zones),18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions), and 18.54 (ParkingFacilities Design Standards) to Facilitate Implementation of Green Building Standards,Including Noise Standards and Placement of Obstructions Within Garages and ExteriorSetback Encroachments for Electrification Equipment Such as Heat Pumps, EnergyStorage Systems and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and to Title 9 (Public Peace,Morals and Safety) Chapter 9.10 (Noise) to Facilitate the Installation of ElectrificationEquipment for Residential Development as Recommended by the Planning andTransportation Commission. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections15061(b)(3) and 15301.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.14.Sales Tax Digest Summary Calendar 2023 Q1 (January 2023 – March 2023)OTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee October 3, 2023 CANCELEDPublic Comment LettersSchedule of MeetingsAMENDED AGENDA ITEMS2.Request for Pre‐Screening of Application to Amend the Development Agreement and South of Forest Area Phase 1 Coordinated Area Plan for 260 Homer Avenue that Currently Restricts the Amount of Space that One or More Commercial Office Tenants can Occupy at the Property. Zoning District: AMF (MUO). CEQA Status: Not a Project.Item Removed Off Agenda 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 Regular Meeting October 02, 2023 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.