HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-22 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
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.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or
passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:45 PM)
1.Recognizing Youth Living in Palo Alto or Enrolled at PAUSD Who Have Received The
President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) As Certified by Youth Community Service
(YCS) This Academic Year Between July 1, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION (5:45 ‐ 6:45 PM)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City
Manager and his Designees
Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch,
Nick Raisch, Tori
Post, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service Employees
International Union,
(SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto
(UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),
International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:
Government Code Section
54957.6 (a)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:45 ‐ 7:15 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Council
reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:15 ‐ 7:20 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (7:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)
3.Race and Equity Update: Assessment Report from Ivy Planning Group on City Workplace
Culture and 2024‐2025 (Calendar Years) Equity Action Plan
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:20 ‐ 8:25 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 Meetings
5.CONSENT: 261 Hamilton Ave: Upgrade Historic Inventory from Category 3 to Category 1
6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute an
Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco Half Moon Bay LLC for the
Purchase of up to 60,000 Megawatt‐Hours per Year of Biogas Energy Over a Term of up
to 20 Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $147.2 Million; CEQA Status: Not a
Project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)
7.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24190641A with Valhalla Builders, Inc. in the
Amount of $460,900 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee to
Negotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work that
may Develop During the Project up to a Not‐to‐ Exceed Amount of $46,090 for the
Performing Arts Venues Seat Replacement Project at Lucie Stern Community Theatre,
Capital Improvement Program Project AC‐18000; CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C24190042 With BKF Engineers in a Total
Not‐to‐Exceed Amount for $283,250 for Land Surveying Services for One Year; CEQA –
Not a Project.
9.Approval of a Five‐Year Technical Assistance Agreement with the United States
Geological Survey in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $924,745 for Scientific Monitoring
Services at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Outfall and Horizontal Levee Pilot
Project Site (WQ‐22001); CEQA Status‐ Categorically Exempt Section 15306
10.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 739 Sutter Avenue [22PLN‐00201 and 24PLN‐00005]: Appeal of the
Director's Decision to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application
to Allow Deconstruction of An Existing 8 Unit Residential Rental Development and
Construction of 12 Three‐Bedroom Condominium Units. The Project Also Includes a
Request for Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a Condominium Subdivision. Zoning
District: RM‐20. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. For more information contact the
Project Planner at HYPERLINK "mailto:Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org" \h
Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:25 ‐ 8:40 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:50 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 12: 9:50 ‐ 10:35 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and provide input on Concept Plans for Quarry Road Transit Connection to the
Palo Alto Transit Center and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Undedicate a
portion of El Camino Park; CEQA status ‐ statutorily exempt per Pub. Res. Code §
21080(b)(12).
12.Addition of 16 properties to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory based on Owner
interest. CEQA Status: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the Historic
Designation of Properties is not a Project Subject to Environmental Review.
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.
13.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA
Status – Not a Project
14.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2023 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2023
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 23, 2024
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 April 22, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 22, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:45 PM)
1.Recognizing Youth Living in Palo Alto or Enrolled at PAUSD Who Have Received The
President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) As Certified by Youth Community Service
(YCS) This Academic Year Between July 1, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION (5:45 ‐ 6:45 PM)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City
Manager and his Designees
Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch,
Nick Raisch, Tori
Post, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service Employees
International Union,
(SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto
(UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),
International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:
Government Code Section
54957.6 (a)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:45 ‐ 7:15 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Council
reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:15 ‐ 7:20 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (7:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)
3.Race and Equity Update: Assessment Report from Ivy Planning Group on City Workplace
Culture and 2024‐2025 (Calendar Years) Equity Action Plan
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:20 ‐ 8:25 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 Meetings
5.CONSENT: 261 Hamilton Ave: Upgrade Historic Inventory from Category 3 to Category 1
6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute an
Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco Half Moon Bay LLC for the
Purchase of up to 60,000 Megawatt‐Hours per Year of Biogas Energy Over a Term of up
to 20 Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $147.2 Million; CEQA Status: Not a
Project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)
7.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24190641A with Valhalla Builders, Inc. in the
Amount of $460,900 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee to
Negotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work that
may Develop During the Project up to a Not‐to‐ Exceed Amount of $46,090 for the
Performing Arts Venues Seat Replacement Project at Lucie Stern Community Theatre,
Capital Improvement Program Project AC‐18000; CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C24190042 With BKF Engineers in a Total
Not‐to‐Exceed Amount for $283,250 for Land Surveying Services for One Year; CEQA –
Not a Project.
9.Approval of a Five‐Year Technical Assistance Agreement with the United States
Geological Survey in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $924,745 for Scientific Monitoring
Services at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Outfall and Horizontal Levee Pilot
Project Site (WQ‐22001); CEQA Status‐ Categorically Exempt Section 15306
10.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 739 Sutter Avenue [22PLN‐00201 and 24PLN‐00005]: Appeal of the
Director's Decision to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application
to Allow Deconstruction of An Existing 8 Unit Residential Rental Development and
Construction of 12 Three‐Bedroom Condominium Units. The Project Also Includes a
Request for Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a Condominium Subdivision. Zoning
District: RM‐20. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. For more information contact the
Project Planner at HYPERLINK "mailto:Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org" \h
Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:25 ‐ 8:40 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:50 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 12: 9:50 ‐ 10:35 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and provide input on Concept Plans for Quarry Road Transit Connection to the
Palo Alto Transit Center and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Undedicate a
portion of El Camino Park; CEQA status ‐ statutorily exempt per Pub. Res. Code §
21080(b)(12).
12.Addition of 16 properties to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory based on Owner
interest. CEQA Status: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the Historic
Designation of Properties is not a Project Subject to Environmental Review.
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.
13.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA
Status – Not a Project
14.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2023 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2023
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 23, 2024
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 April 22, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 22, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.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 ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:45 PM)1.Recognizing Youth Living in Palo Alto or Enrolled at PAUSD Who Have Received ThePresident's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) As Certified by Youth Community Service(YCS) This Academic Year Between July 1, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024.CLOSED SESSION (5:45 ‐ 6:45 PM)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his DesigneesPursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch,Nick Raisch, ToriPost, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service EmployeesInternational Union,(SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto(UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association ofFire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:Government Code Section54957.6 (a)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:45 ‐ 7:15 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Councilreserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:15 ‐ 7:20 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)3.Race and Equity Update: Assessment Report from Ivy Planning Group on City Workplace
Culture and 2024‐2025 (Calendar Years) Equity Action Plan
CONSENT CALENDAR (8:20 ‐ 8:25 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 Meetings
5.CONSENT: 261 Hamilton Ave: Upgrade Historic Inventory from Category 3 to Category 1
6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute an
Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco Half Moon Bay LLC for the
Purchase of up to 60,000 Megawatt‐Hours per Year of Biogas Energy Over a Term of up
to 20 Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $147.2 Million; CEQA Status: Not a
Project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)
7.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24190641A with Valhalla Builders, Inc. in the
Amount of $460,900 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee to
Negotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work that
may Develop During the Project up to a Not‐to‐ Exceed Amount of $46,090 for the
Performing Arts Venues Seat Replacement Project at Lucie Stern Community Theatre,
Capital Improvement Program Project AC‐18000; CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C24190042 With BKF Engineers in a Total
Not‐to‐Exceed Amount for $283,250 for Land Surveying Services for One Year; CEQA –
Not a Project.
9.Approval of a Five‐Year Technical Assistance Agreement with the United States
Geological Survey in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $924,745 for Scientific Monitoring
Services at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Outfall and Horizontal Levee Pilot
Project Site (WQ‐22001); CEQA Status‐ Categorically Exempt Section 15306
10.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 739 Sutter Avenue [22PLN‐00201 and 24PLN‐00005]: Appeal of the
Director's Decision to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application
to Allow Deconstruction of An Existing 8 Unit Residential Rental Development and
Construction of 12 Three‐Bedroom Condominium Units. The Project Also Includes a
Request for Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a Condominium Subdivision. Zoning
District: RM‐20. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. For more information contact the
Project Planner at HYPERLINK "mailto:Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org" \h
Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:25 ‐ 8:40 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:50 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 12: 9:50 ‐ 10:35 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and provide input on Concept Plans for Quarry Road Transit Connection to the
Palo Alto Transit Center and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Undedicate a
portion of El Camino Park; CEQA status ‐ statutorily exempt per Pub. Res. Code §
21080(b)(12).
12.Addition of 16 properties to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory based on Owner
interest. CEQA Status: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the Historic
Designation of Properties is not a Project Subject to Environmental Review.
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.
13.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA
Status – Not a Project
14.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2023 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2023
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 23, 2024
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 April 22, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 22, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.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 ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:45 PM)1.Recognizing Youth Living in Palo Alto or Enrolled at PAUSD Who Have Received ThePresident's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) As Certified by Youth Community Service(YCS) This Academic Year Between July 1, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024.CLOSED SESSION (5:45 ‐ 6:45 PM)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his DesigneesPursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch,Nick Raisch, ToriPost, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service EmployeesInternational Union,(SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto(UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association ofFire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:Government Code Section54957.6 (a)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:45 ‐ 7:15 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Councilreserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:15 ‐ 7:20 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)3.Race and Equity Update: Assessment Report from Ivy Planning Group on City WorkplaceCulture and 2024‐2025 (Calendar Years) Equity Action PlanCONSENT CALENDAR (8:20 ‐ 8:25 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 Meetings5.CONSENT: 261 Hamilton Ave: Upgrade Historic Inventory from Category 3 to Category 16.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute anAmendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco Half Moon Bay LLC for thePurchase of up to 60,000 Megawatt‐Hours per Year of Biogas Energy Over a Term of upto 20 Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $147.2 Million; CEQA Status: Not aProject under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)7.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24190641A with Valhalla Builders, Inc. in theAmount of $460,900 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee toNegotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work thatmay Develop During the Project up to a Not‐to‐ Exceed Amount of $46,090 for thePerforming Arts Venues Seat Replacement Project at Lucie Stern Community Theatre,Capital Improvement Program Project AC‐18000; CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQAGuidelines Section 153018.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C24190042 With BKF Engineers in a TotalNot‐to‐Exceed Amount for $283,250 for Land Surveying Services for One Year; CEQA –Not a Project.9.Approval of a Five‐Year Technical Assistance Agreement with the United StatesGeological Survey in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $924,745 for Scientific MonitoringServices at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Outfall and Horizontal Levee PilotProject Site (WQ‐22001); CEQA Status‐ Categorically Exempt Section 1530610.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 739 Sutter Avenue [22PLN‐00201 and 24PLN‐00005]: Appeal of theDirector's Decision to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Applicationto Allow Deconstruction of An Existing 8 Unit Residential Rental Development andConstruction of 12 Three‐Bedroom Condominium Units. The Project Also Includes aRequest for Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a Condominium Subdivision. ZoningDistrict: RM‐20. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the California EnvironmentalQuality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. For more information contact theProject Planner at HYPERLINK "mailto:Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org" \hClaire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:25 ‐ 8:40 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:50 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 12: 9:50 ‐ 10:35 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and provide input on Concept Plans for Quarry Road Transit Connection to the
Palo Alto Transit Center and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Undedicate a
portion of El Camino Park; CEQA status ‐ statutorily exempt per Pub. Res. Code §
21080(b)(12).
12.Addition of 16 properties to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory based on Owner
interest. CEQA Status: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the Historic
Designation of Properties is not a Project Subject to Environmental Review.
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.
13.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA
Status – Not a Project
14.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July and
December 2023 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2023
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 23, 2024
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.
4 April 22, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, April 22, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.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 ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:45 PM)1.Recognizing Youth Living in Palo Alto or Enrolled at PAUSD Who Have Received ThePresident's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) As Certified by Youth Community Service(YCS) This Academic Year Between July 1, 2023 – Feb 15, 2024.CLOSED SESSION (5:45 ‐ 6:45 PM)2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his DesigneesPursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch,Nick Raisch, ToriPost, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service EmployeesInternational Union,(SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto(UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association ofFire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:Government Code Section54957.6 (a)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (6:45 ‐ 7:15 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Councilreserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:15 ‐ 7:20 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (7:20 ‐ 8:20 PM)3.Race and Equity Update: Assessment Report from Ivy Planning Group on City WorkplaceCulture and 2024‐2025 (Calendar Years) Equity Action PlanCONSENT CALENDAR (8:20 ‐ 8:25 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 Meetings5.CONSENT: 261 Hamilton Ave: Upgrade Historic Inventory from Category 3 to Category 16.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute anAmendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco Half Moon Bay LLC for thePurchase of up to 60,000 Megawatt‐Hours per Year of Biogas Energy Over a Term of upto 20 Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $147.2 Million; CEQA Status: Not aProject under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)7.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24190641A with Valhalla Builders, Inc. in theAmount of $460,900 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee toNegotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work thatmay Develop During the Project up to a Not‐to‐ Exceed Amount of $46,090 for thePerforming Arts Venues Seat Replacement Project at Lucie Stern Community Theatre,Capital Improvement Program Project AC‐18000; CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQAGuidelines Section 153018.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C24190042 With BKF Engineers in a TotalNot‐to‐Exceed Amount for $283,250 for Land Surveying Services for One Year; CEQA –Not a Project.9.Approval of a Five‐Year Technical Assistance Agreement with the United StatesGeological Survey in an Amount Not‐to‐Exceed $924,745 for Scientific MonitoringServices at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Outfall and Horizontal Levee PilotProject Site (WQ‐22001); CEQA Status‐ Categorically Exempt Section 1530610.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 739 Sutter Avenue [22PLN‐00201 and 24PLN‐00005]: Appeal of theDirector's Decision to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Applicationto Allow Deconstruction of An Existing 8 Unit Residential Rental Development andConstruction of 12 Three‐Bedroom Condominium Units. The Project Also Includes aRequest for Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a Condominium Subdivision. ZoningDistrict: RM‐20. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the California EnvironmentalQuality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. For more information contact theProject Planner at HYPERLINK "mailto:Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org" \hClaire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:25 ‐ 8:40 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:50 ‐ 9:50 PM, Item 12: 9:50 ‐ 10:35 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.11.Review and provide input on Concept Plans for Quarry Road Transit Connection to thePalo Alto Transit Center and Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Undedicate aportion of El Camino Park; CEQA status ‐ statutorily exempt per Pub. Res. Code §21080(b)(12).12.Addition of 16 properties to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory based on Ownerinterest. CEQA Status: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the HistoricDesignation of Properties is not a Project Subject to Environmental Review.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.13.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQAStatus – Not a Project14.Independent Police Auditor's (IPA) Report of Review of Investigations Between July andDecember 2023 and Police Department Use of Force Report for July ‐ December 2023OTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee April 23, 2024Public 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 April 22, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.