HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-23 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 23, 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 International Artist Day.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b);
Title: City Manager
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6;
Agency representative: Jeremy Dennis, MRG;
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:45 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 (7:45 ‐ 7:50 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 7:55 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
3.Approval of FY 2023 Reappropriations Requests and Amendments to the FY 2024 Budget
Appropriation. CEQA Status: Not a Project
4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., adding $388,538 to
the Total Contract Amount for Construction Management Services through June 30, 2024
for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Primary Sedimentation Tank Rehabilitation
Project. CEQA status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repairs to existing
facilities).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:55 ‐ 8:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item AA1: 8:20 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 5: 9:50 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency
(JPA) Agreement for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve
the JPA Agreement As Drafted or With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from
October 16, 2023) New Item
5.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Stanford University Medical
Center (SUMC) Development Agreement Adjusting the Timeline for Achieving the SUMC
Alternative Mode Share Targets and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program Accordingly. Zoning District: HD (Hospital District).
Environmental Review: Project is Consistent with the 2011 Certified Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the SUMC Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project.
CLOSED SESSION
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section
54956.8 Property: 1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the
former Los Altos Treatment Plant site) Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water
District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin North, Sunny Tong) Subject
of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
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.
7.Reporting of the emergency contract authorization by the City Manager to execute a
contract with WRA Inc. S24189354
8.2023 Council Priority Objectives Q3 Report
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency (JPA) Agreement
for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve the JPA Agreement As Drafted or
With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from October 16, 2023) New Item
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Property:
1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the former Los Altos Treatment Plant site)
Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin
North, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings
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 Regular Meeting October 23, 2023
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 23, 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 International Artist Day.
CLOSED SESSION (5:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b);
Title: City Manager
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6;
Agency representative: Jeremy Dennis, MRG;
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:45 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 (7:45 ‐ 7:50 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 7:55 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
3.Approval of FY 2023 Reappropriations Requests and Amendments to the FY 2024 Budget
Appropriation. CEQA Status: Not a Project
4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., adding $388,538 to
the Total Contract Amount for Construction Management Services through June 30, 2024
for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Primary Sedimentation Tank Rehabilitation
Project. CEQA status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repairs to existing
facilities).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:55 ‐ 8:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item AA1: 8:20 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 5: 9:50 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency
(JPA) Agreement for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve
the JPA Agreement As Drafted or With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from
October 16, 2023) New Item
5.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Stanford University Medical
Center (SUMC) Development Agreement Adjusting the Timeline for Achieving the SUMC
Alternative Mode Share Targets and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program Accordingly. Zoning District: HD (Hospital District).
Environmental Review: Project is Consistent with the 2011 Certified Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the SUMC Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project.
CLOSED SESSION
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section
54956.8 Property: 1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the
former Los Altos Treatment Plant site) Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water
District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin North, Sunny Tong) Subject
of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
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.
7.Reporting of the emergency contract authorization by the City Manager to execute a
contract with WRA Inc. S24189354
8.2023 Council Priority Objectives Q3 Report
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency (JPA) Agreement
for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve the JPA Agreement As Drafted or
With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from October 16, 2023) New Item
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Property:
1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the former Los Altos Treatment Plant site)
Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin
North, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings
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 Regular Meeting October 23, 2023
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 23, 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 International Artist Day.CLOSED SESSION (5:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b); Title: City Manager2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORSAuthority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6;Agency representative: Jeremy Dennis, MRG; Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City AttorneyAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:45 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 (7:45 ‐ 7:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 7:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.3.Approval of FY 2023 Reappropriations Requests and Amendments to the FY 2024 BudgetAppropriation. CEQA Status: Not a Project4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., adding $388,538 tothe Total Contract Amount for Construction Management Services through June 30, 2024for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Primary Sedimentation Tank RehabilitationProject. CEQA status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repairs to existingfacilities).CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:55 ‐ 8:10 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item AA1: 8:20 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 5: 9:50 ‐ 10:50 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency
(JPA) Agreement for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve
the JPA Agreement As Drafted or With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from
October 16, 2023) New Item
5.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Stanford University Medical
Center (SUMC) Development Agreement Adjusting the Timeline for Achieving the SUMC
Alternative Mode Share Targets and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program Accordingly. Zoning District: HD (Hospital District).
Environmental Review: Project is Consistent with the 2011 Certified Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the SUMC Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project.
CLOSED SESSION
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section
54956.8 Property: 1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the
former Los Altos Treatment Plant site) Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water
District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin North, Sunny Tong) Subject
of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
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.
7.Reporting of the emergency contract authorization by the City Manager to execute a
contract with WRA Inc. S24189354
8.2023 Council Priority Objectives Q3 Report
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency (JPA) Agreement
for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve the JPA Agreement As Drafted or
With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from October 16, 2023) New Item
6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Property:
1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the former Los Altos Treatment Plant site)
Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin
North, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings
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 Regular Meeting October 23, 2023
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, October 23, 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 International Artist Day.CLOSED SESSION (5:30 ‐ 7:30 PM)1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b); Title: City Manager2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORSAuthority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6;Agency representative: Jeremy Dennis, MRG; Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City AttorneyAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (7:30 ‐ 7:45 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 (7:45 ‐ 7:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (7:50 ‐ 7:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.3.Approval of FY 2023 Reappropriations Requests and Amendments to the FY 2024 BudgetAppropriation. CEQA Status: Not a Project4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., adding $388,538 tothe Total Contract Amount for Construction Management Services through June 30, 2024for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Primary Sedimentation Tank RehabilitationProject. CEQA status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repairs to existingfacilities).CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:55 ‐ 8:10 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item AA1: 8:20 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 5: 9:50 ‐ 10:50 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.AA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency(JPA) Agreement for Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approvethe JPA Agreement As Drafted or With Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued fromOctober 16, 2023) New Item5.PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Stanford University MedicalCenter (SUMC) Development Agreement Adjusting the Timeline for Achieving the SUMCAlternative Mode Share Targets and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the MitigationMonitoring and Reporting Program Accordingly. Zoning District: HD (Hospital District).Environmental Review: Project is Consistent with the 2011 Certified EnvironmentalImpact Report (EIR) for the SUMC Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project.CLOSED SESSION6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section54956.8 Property: 1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as theformer Los Altos Treatment Plant site) Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley WaterDistrict City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, Karin North, Sunny Tong) Subjectof Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off AgendaADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTSInformation reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for actionduring this meeting’s agenda.7.Reporting of the emergency contract authorization by the City Manager to execute acontract with WRA Inc. S241893548.2023 Council Priority Objectives Q3 ReportAMENDED AGENDA ITEMSAA1.Discussion and Direction on Feedback Regarding the Proposed Joint Powers Agency (JPA) Agreementfor Cities Association of Santa Clara County or Authority to Approve the JPA Agreement As Drafted orWith Revisions; CEQA: Not a Project (Continued from October 16, 2023) New Item6.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8 Property:1175 North San Antonio Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the former Los Altos Treatment Plant site)Negotiating Party: Santa Clara Valley Water District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Brad Eggleston, KarinNorth, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Lease Price and Terms of Payment Item Removed Off Agenda
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