HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-03 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, June 03, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
4:00 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in RED (Time Estimates
Updated)
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
General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to three
minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30
minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public
comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes
or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after
the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. 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 (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)
1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto Winners
CLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code
Section 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the
Cubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:
(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of
Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of Payment
New Item added
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)
Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #
of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end
of the agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting
3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and Design
Review to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removal
of three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated site
improvements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA per
Section 15303.
4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in the
Amount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term for
Three Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not a
project.
5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica to
Increase Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extend
the Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,
Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.
6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Guiding
Principle 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality
Control Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project
7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a Total
Not‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System at
Lucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).
8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee
to Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With Northern
California Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section
15378(a)
9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal and
Electrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section
15301).
10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologies
in the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System for
the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not a
Project
11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the Ongoing
Parklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the Interim
Parklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQA
Status – Categorically Exempt.
12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by an
Additional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 Amends
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, Broaden
Permitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the Conditional
Use Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)
13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐
00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial
to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project Includes
Construction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐
Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of
Subterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to the
Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive Program
Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.
Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou
no)
14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)
of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and Revising
Regulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and Transportation
Commission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)
15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,
Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven to
Five, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand the
Professional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements for
Historic Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce Regular
Meetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members
(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape
Improvements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda
Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California Green
Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With Local
Modifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements and
Building Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17
(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with Local
Modifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐
Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community
Center with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;
CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report added
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.
19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and Wastewater
Utility Standards
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee June 4, 2024
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating
Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen
O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of
Payment
New Item added
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,
Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐Time
Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet
Report added
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 for agendized items 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 for agendized items 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 June 03, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 03, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid4:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RED (Time EstimatesUpdated)Palo 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 and publicaccess, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Informationon 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 TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to MidpenMedia 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 COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Publiccomments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutesor an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes afterthe staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted inadvance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing inyour subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only byemail 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 cybersecuritymanagement 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 afacility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying themand 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 (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)
1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto Winners
CLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code
Section 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the
Cubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:
(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of
Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of Payment
New Item added
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)
Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #
of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end
of the agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting
3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and Design
Review to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removal
of three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated site
improvements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA per
Section 15303.
4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in the
Amount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term for
Three Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not a
project.
5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica to
Increase Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extend
the Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,
Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.
6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Guiding
Principle 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality
Control Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project
7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a Total
Not‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System at
Lucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).
8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee
to Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With Northern
California Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section
15378(a)
9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal and
Electrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section
15301).
10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologies
in the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System for
the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not a
Project
11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the Ongoing
Parklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the Interim
Parklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQA
Status – Categorically Exempt.
12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by an
Additional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 Amends
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, Broaden
Permitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the Conditional
Use Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)
13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐
00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial
to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project Includes
Construction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐
Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of
Subterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to the
Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive Program
Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.
Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou
no)
14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)
of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and Revising
Regulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and Transportation
Commission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)
15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,
Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven to
Five, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand the
Professional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements for
Historic Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce Regular
Meetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members
(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape
Improvements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda
Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California Green
Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With Local
Modifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements and
Building Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17
(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with Local
Modifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐
Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community
Center with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;
CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report added
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.
19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and Wastewater
Utility Standards
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee June 4, 2024
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating
Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen
O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of
Payment
New Item added
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,
Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐Time
Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet
Report added
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 for agendized items 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 for agendized items 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 June 03, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 03, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid4:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RED (Time EstimatesUpdated)Palo 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 and publicaccess, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Informationon 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 TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to MidpenMedia 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 COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Publiccomments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutesor an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes afterthe staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted inadvance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing inyour subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only byemail 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 cybersecuritymanagement 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 afacility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying themand 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 ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting isin progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the orderof items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or afterthe time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting orto adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto WinnersCLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government CodeSection 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as theCubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject ofNegotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of PaymentNew Item addedAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the endof the agenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and DesignReview to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removalof three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated siteimprovements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA perSection 15303.4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in the
Amount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term for
Three Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not a
project.
5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica to
Increase Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extend
the Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,
Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.
6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for Guiding
Principle 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality
Control Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project
7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a Total
Not‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System at
Lucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).
8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee
to Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With Northern
California Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section
15378(a)
9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal and
Electrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section
15301).
10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologies
in the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System for
the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not a
Project
11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the Ongoing
Parklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the Interim
Parklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQA
Status – Categorically Exempt.
12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by an
Additional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 Amends
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, Broaden
Permitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the Conditional
Use Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)
13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐
00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial
to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project Includes
Construction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐
Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of
Subterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to the
Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive Program
Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.
Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou
no)
14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)
of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and Revising
Regulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and Transportation
Commission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)
15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,
Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven to
Five, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand the
Professional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements for
Historic Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce Regular
Meetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members
(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape
Improvements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda
Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California Green
Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With Local
Modifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements and
Building Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17
(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with Local
Modifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐
Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community
Center with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;
CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report added
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.
19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and Wastewater
Utility Standards
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee June 4, 2024
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating
Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen
O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of
Payment
New Item added
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,
Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐Time
Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet
Report added
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 for agendized items 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 for agendized items 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 June 03, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 03, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid4:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RED (Time EstimatesUpdated)Palo 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 and publicaccess, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Informationon 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 TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to MidpenMedia 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 COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Publiccomments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutesor an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes afterthe staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted inadvance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing inyour subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only byemail 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 cybersecuritymanagement 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 afacility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying themand 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 ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting isin progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the orderof items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or afterthe time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting orto adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto WinnersCLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government CodeSection 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as theCubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject ofNegotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of PaymentNew Item addedAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the endof the agenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and DesignReview to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removalof three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated siteimprovements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA perSection 15303.4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in theAmount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term forThree Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not aproject.5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica toIncrease Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extendthe Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for GuidingPrinciple 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water QualityControl Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a TotalNot‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System atLucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designeeto Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With NorthernCalifornia Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section15378(a)9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal andElectrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section15301).10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologiesin the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System forthe Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not aProject11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the OngoingParklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the InterimParklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt.12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by anAdditional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 AmendsTitle 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, BroadenPermitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the ConditionalUse Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐
00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercial
to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project Includes
Construction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐
Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels of
Subterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to the
Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive Program
Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.
Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou
no)
14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)
of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and Revising
Regulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and Transportation
Commission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)
15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,
Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven to
Five, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand the
Professional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements for
Historic Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce Regular
Meetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members
(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)
BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape
Improvements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda
Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California Green
Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With Local
Modifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements and
Building Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17
(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with Local
Modifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐
Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community
Center with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;
CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report added
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.
19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and Wastewater
Utility Standards
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee June 4, 2024
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating
Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen
O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of
Payment
New Item added
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,
Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐Time
Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet
Report added
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 for agendized items 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 for agendized items 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 June 03, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 03, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid4:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RED (Time EstimatesUpdated)Palo 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 and publicaccess, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Informationon 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 TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to MidpenMedia 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 COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Publiccomments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutesor an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes afterthe staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted inadvance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing inyour subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only byemail 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 cybersecuritymanagement 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 afacility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying themand 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 ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting isin progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the orderof items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or afterthe time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting orto adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto WinnersCLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government CodeSection 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as theCubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject ofNegotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of PaymentNew Item addedAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the endof the agenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and DesignReview to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removalof three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated siteimprovements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA perSection 15303.4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in theAmount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term forThree Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not aproject.5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica toIncrease Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extendthe Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for GuidingPrinciple 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water QualityControl Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a TotalNot‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System atLucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designeeto Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With NorthernCalifornia Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section15378(a)9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal andElectrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section15301).10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologiesin the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System forthe Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not aProject11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the OngoingParklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the InterimParklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt.12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by anAdditional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 AmendsTitle 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, BroadenPermitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the ConditionalUse Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercialto Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project IncludesConstruction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels ofSubterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to thePreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive ProgramExpansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kouno)14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and RevisingRegulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’sInclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and TransportationCommission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven toFive, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand theProfessional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements forHistoric Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce RegularMeetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue StreetscapeImprovements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy AgendaTitle Updated, Supplemental Report added17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California GreenBuilding Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo AltoMunicipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With LocalModifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements andBuilding Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with Local
Modifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐
Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community
Center with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;
CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report added
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.
19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and Wastewater
Utility Standards
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee June 4, 2024
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) Negotiating
Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen
O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of
Payment
New Item added
16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,
Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added
18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐Time
Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet
Report added
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CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 03, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid4:00 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in RED (Time EstimatesUpdated)Palo 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 and publicaccess, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Informationon 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 TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to MidpenMedia 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 COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Publiccomments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutesor an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes afterthe staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted inadvance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing inyour subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only byemail 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 cybersecuritymanagement 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 afacility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying themand 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 ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting isin progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the orderof items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or afterthe time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting orto adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDERSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (4:00 ‐ 4:15 PM)1.Proclamation Recognizing C‐SPAN StudentCam 2024 Palo Alto WinnersCLOSED SESSION (4:15 ‐ 5:15 PM)AA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government CodeSection 54956.8 Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as theCubberley Site) Negotiating Party: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators:(Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Kristen O'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject ofNegotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms of PaymentNew Item addedAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:15 ‐ 5:45 PM)Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 13 minutes depending on #of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the endof the agenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:45 ‐ 5:50 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).CONSENT CALENDAR (5:50 ‐ 5:55 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.2.Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2024 Meeting3.QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 810 Los Trancos Road [23PLN‐00147]: Request for Site and DesignReview to allow removal of an existing pool and construction of a new lap pool, removalof three (3) and planting of ten (10) new 24‐inch box trees, and associated siteimprovements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of CEQA perSection 15303.4.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C15159248 with Geodesy in theAmount of $495,000 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $2,425,00) and Extend the Term forThree Years for Encompass GIS Software Maintenance and Support. CEQA status ‐ not aproject.5.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C15152204A with Questica toIncrease Compensation by $168,635 (for a new not‐to‐exceed of $1,227,659) and Extendthe Term for Two years for a total term of 12 years for the Budget Software System,Support and Maintenance. CEQA status – not a project.6.Approval of Cost‐Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Water District for GuidingPrinciple 5 Program funding for Future Projects at the Palo Alto Regional Water QualityControl Plant; CEQA Status – Not a project7.Approval of General Services Contract No. C24190163 with Musson Theatrical in a TotalNot‐to Exceed Amount for $101,927 for the Refurbishing of the Stage Rigging System atLucie Stern Community Theatre; CEQA status – categorically exempt (Regulation 15301).8.Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designeeto Execute the Transmission Owner Rate Case Program Agreement With NorthernCalifornia Power Agency; CEQA Status: Not a Project Under CEQA Guidelines Section15378(a)9.Approval of Construction Contract Number C24189247 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.in the amount Not to Exceed $600,000 to provide On‐Call Services for Traffic Signal andElectrical Services; CEQA status – categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Section15301).10.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C24188409 with ACME Technologiesin the Total Amount Not‐to Exceed $838,623 for a New Software Ticketing System forthe Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo for a Term of Five Years; CEQA Status – Not aProject11.Approve New Pre‐Approved Parklet Designs; Approve Amendments to the OngoingParklet Regulations; and Adopt an Ordinance and Resolution Extending the InterimParklet Program to the Car‐Free Portion of Ramona Avenue through March 2025; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt.12.CONSENT: Adoption of an Ordinance extending the Term of Ordinance No. 5517 by anAdditional 12 Months from June 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Ordinance 5517 AmendsTitle 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Update Definitions, BroadenPermitted Uses and Provide Limits on Certain Uses through Updates to the ConditionalUse Permit Thresholds. Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)13.SECOND READING: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00010]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for a Rezone from Service Commercialto Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning (PC/PHZ). The Project IncludesConstruction of 75 Residential Condominium Ownership Units Including 15 Below‐Market Rate Units (20% of the Units) in a Five Story Building with Two Levels ofSubterranean Parking. A Subdivision Map will be Required. An Addendum to thePreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Incentive ProgramExpansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project (SCH # 2019090070) was Prepared.Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kouno)14.SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 18.15 (Density Bonus)of Title 18 (Zoning) to Reflect Recent Changes in State Density Bonus Law and RevisingRegulations for Provision of On‐Site Affordable Rental Units Under the City’sInclusionary Housing Ordinance; Recommended by the Planning and TransportationCommission March 13, 2024. CEQA Status: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: May 6, 2024 PASSED 7‐0)15.SECOND READING: Amendments to Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.27,Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.010 to Reduce Required Members from Seven toFive, Reduce the Required Number of Professionals from Three to Two, and Expand theProfessional Fields Consistent with Certified Local Government (CLG) Requirements forHistoric Resources Boards; and to PAMC Section 2.27.030 (a) and (b) to Reduce RegularMeetings to Once per Month and Reduce the Size of a Local Quorum to Three Members(FIRST READING: May 13, 2024 PASSED 6‐1, Kou no)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:10 PM)BREAK (5‐10 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 16: 6:20 ‐ 7:50 PM, Item 17: 7:50 ‐ 9:20 PM, Item 18: 9:20 ‐ 10:50 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue StreetscapeImprovements Project Vision, Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy AgendaTitle Updated, Supplemental Report added17.PUBLIC HEARING: FIRST READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.14 (California GreenBuilding Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) of the Palo AltoMunicipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Green Building Standards Code, Along With LocalModifications Related to Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements andBuilding Electrification Requirements and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.17(California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) of the Palo AltoMunicipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Energy Code, Along with LocalModifications to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings, Mandate Electric‐Ready Requirements and Incentivize All‐Electric New Construction. CEQA Status:Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3)18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a CommunityCenter with Part‐Time Use by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program;CEQA Status – Not a Project Late Packet Report addedADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTSInformation reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for actionduring this meeting’s agenda.19.Informational Report on the City of Palo Alto Utilities 2024 Water Gas and WastewaterUtility StandardsOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee June 4, 2024Public Comment LettersSchedule of MeetingsAMENDED AGENDA ITEMSAA1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8Property: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Informally known as the Cubberley Site) NegotiatingParty: Palo Alto Unified School District City Negotiators: (Ed Shikada, Chantal Cotton Gaines, KristenO'Kane, Sunny Tong) Subject of Negotiations: Purchase, Exchange, and/or Lease Price and Terms ofPaymentNew Item added16.Receive an Update and Provide Direction on University Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Vision,Design, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Agenda Title Updated, Supplemental Report added18.Approval to Operate the City‐owned Building at 445 Bryant Street as a Community Center with Part‐TimeUse by La Comida de California for a Senior Nutrition Program; CEQA Status – Not a Project Late PacketReport added
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 for agendized items using a computer or smart phone will
be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link
below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
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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 for agendized items 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.
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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.
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