HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-10 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL and
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
Special Meeting
Monday, February 10, 2025
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. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the
meeting is located at the end of the agenda. 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 (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)
1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from Palo
Alto
2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation Commission
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)
Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number 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 (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)
3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024
Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Framework
to Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next Steps
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings
5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with Good
City Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance
Update; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).
6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 With
Veolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August
14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial
& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project
7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 with
WaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities Customer
Portal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of
$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15308.
8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified Emission
Reduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.
and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQC
Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms and
Conditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;
CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)
9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &
Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic Hazard
Identification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exempt
under CEQA Guidelines 15262.
10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,
Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate Amount
Not‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections and
Construction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and Wastewater
Capital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.
11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City
Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the
Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQA
Status ‐‐ Not a Project
12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Various
Chapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐
2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;
CEQA Status: Not a Project
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval
of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐
exempt
15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval of
an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to Planned
Community Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a
100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. Environmental
Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.
16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer or
Other Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024
;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project.
17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQA
Status: Not a Project
18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.
19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
Project
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025
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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
1 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)
1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from Palo
Alto
2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation Commission
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)
Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number 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 (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)
3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024
Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Framework
to Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next Steps
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings
5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with Good
City Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance
Update; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).
6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 With
Veolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August
14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial
& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project
7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 with
WaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities Customer
Portal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of
$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15308.
8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified Emission
Reduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.
and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQC
Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms and
Conditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;
CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)
9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &
Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic Hazard
Identification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exempt
under CEQA Guidelines 15262.
10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,
Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate Amount
Not‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections and
Construction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and Wastewater
Capital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.
11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City
Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the
Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQA
Status ‐‐ Not a Project
12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Various
Chapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐
2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;
CEQA Status: Not a Project
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval
of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐
exempt
15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval of
an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to Planned
Community Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a
100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. Environmental
Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.
16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer or
Other Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024
;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project.
17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQA
Status: Not a Project
18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.
19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
Project
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025
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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
2 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from PaloAlto2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation CommissionAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of theagenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Frameworkto Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next StepsCONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with GoodCity Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection OrdinanceUpdate; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 WithVeolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project
7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 with
WaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities Customer
Portal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of
$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15308.
8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified Emission
Reduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.
and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQC
Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms and
Conditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;
CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)
9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &
Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic Hazard
Identification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exempt
under CEQA Guidelines 15262.
10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,
Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate Amount
Not‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections and
Construction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and Wastewater
Capital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.
11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City
Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the
Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQA
Status ‐‐ Not a Project
12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Various
Chapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐
2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;
CEQA Status: Not a Project
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval
of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐
exempt
15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval of
an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to Planned
Community Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a
100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. Environmental
Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.
16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer or
Other Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024
;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project.
17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQA
Status: Not a Project
18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.
19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
Project
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025
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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
3 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from PaloAlto2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation CommissionAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of theagenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Frameworkto Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next StepsCONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with GoodCity Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection OrdinanceUpdate; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 WithVeolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 withWaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities CustomerPortal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15308.8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified EmissionReduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQCEnvironmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms andConditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic HazardIdentification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exemptunder CEQA Guidelines 15262.10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate AmountNot‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections andConstruction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and WastewaterCapital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated CityOfficers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of theFair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQAStatus ‐‐ Not a Project12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending VariousChapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONMEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;CEQA Status: Not a Project
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval
of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐
exempt
15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval of
an Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to Planned
Community Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a
100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. Environmental
Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.
16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer or
Other Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024
;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project.
17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQA
Status: Not a Project
18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.
19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
Project
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025
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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
4 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from PaloAlto2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation CommissionAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of theagenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Frameworkto Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next StepsCONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with GoodCity Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection OrdinanceUpdate; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 WithVeolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 withWaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities CustomerPortal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15308.8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified EmissionReduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQCEnvironmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms andConditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic HazardIdentification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exemptunder CEQA Guidelines 15262.10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate AmountNot‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections andConstruction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and WastewaterCapital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated CityOfficers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of theFair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQAStatus ‐‐ Not a Project12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending VariousChapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONMEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;CEQA Status: Not a ProjectBREAK (15 MINUTES)RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approvalof Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐exempt15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval ofan Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to PlannedCommunity Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. EnvironmentalAssessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer orOther Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project. 17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQAStatus: Not a Project18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated AnnualPerformance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not aProjectOTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025
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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
5 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from PaloAlto2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation CommissionAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of theagenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Frameworkto Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next StepsCONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with GoodCity Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection OrdinanceUpdate; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 WithVeolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 withWaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities CustomerPortal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15308.8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified EmissionReduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQCEnvironmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms andConditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic HazardIdentification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exemptunder CEQA Guidelines 15262.10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate AmountNot‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections andConstruction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and WastewaterCapital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated CityOfficers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of theFair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQAStatus ‐‐ Not a Project12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending VariousChapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONMEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;CEQA Status: Not a ProjectBREAK (15 MINUTES)RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approvalof Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐exempt15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval ofan Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to PlannedCommunity Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. EnvironmentalAssessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer orOther Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project. 17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQAStatus: Not a Project18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated AnnualPerformance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not aProjectOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025Public 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 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
6 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCIL andPUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONSpecial MeetingMonday, February 10, 2025Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TVChannel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed toMidpen 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 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 heardfor 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 tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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 ‐ 5:50 PM)1.Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair STEM Winners from PaloAlto2.Appointment of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation CommissionAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:50 ‐ 6:20 PM)Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes depending on number ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of theagenda.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:20 ‐ 6:25 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:25 ‐ 7:55 PM)3.Housing and Homelessness in Palo Alto: Review of current efforts including the 2024Gap Analysis Report, Update on Enforcement Work, Overview of Engagement Frameworkto Develop an Implementation Plan, and Discussion of Other Potential Next StepsCONSENT CALENDAR (7:55 ‐ 8:00 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025 and January 25, 2025 Meetings5.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number S24189598 with GoodCity Company in the Amount of $24,930 for a Stream Corridor Protection OrdinanceUpdate; CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number Three to Contract Number C21177024 WithVeolia Sustainable Buildings USA West, Inc. to Extend the Contract Time Through August14, 2026 With No Change in the Amount Not‐to‐Exceed of $1,985,000 for the Commercial& Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. CEQA ‐ Not a Project7.Approval of Amendment Number Three (3) to Contract Number C19174648 withWaterSmart Software, Inc. (dba WaterSmart) for the WaterSmart Utilities CustomerPortal, to Extend the Contract Term for 18 Months, for the Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of$537,763 Over the Seven‐Year Term; CEQA status –Exempt under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15308.8.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Verified EmissionReduction (VER) Master Agreements with AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc.and SCB Brokers, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase VERs from AQCEnvironmental Brokerage Services, Inc. and SCB Brokers, LLC Under Specified Terms andConditions During Calendar Years 2025 Through 2034, Inclusive, Subject to Limitations;CEQA Status: Not a Project, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5)9.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25189597 with Rutherford &Chekene in an Amount Not to Exceed $207,812 for Development of a Seismic HazardIdentification and Mitigation Program for a Period of Three Years. CEQA Status: Exemptunder CEQA Guidelines 15262.10.Approval of Two Professional Service Agreements: Contract No. C25190944A with 4Leaf,Inc. and Contract No. C25190944B with Park Engineering, Inc in the Aggregate AmountNot‐to‐Exceed $3.75 Million for a Period of Five Years for On‐Call Field Inspections andConstruction Management Services to Support Utilities Water, Gas, and WastewaterCapital Improvement Projects; CEQA Status: Not a project.11.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated CityOfficers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of theFair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution Number 9937. CEQAStatus ‐‐ Not a Project12.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending VariousChapters of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement the 2023‐2031 Housing Element (FIRST READING: January 21, 2025 PASSED 7‐0)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:00 ‐ 8:15 PM)RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONMEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Approval of the FY 2024 Public Improvement Corporation’s Annual Financial Report;CEQA Status: Not a ProjectBREAK (15 MINUTES)RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGACTION ITEMS (Item 14: 8:45 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 15: 9:00 ‐ 10:30 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.14.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approvalof Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2025; CEQA status ‐exempt15.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00012]: Approval ofan Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Parcel From Commercial Services (CS) to PlannedCommunity Zoning (PC) and Adoption of a Record of Land Use Action to Construct a100% Affordable, Five‐Story, 55 Unit Residential Rental Project. EnvironmentalAssessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA 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.16.Semi‐Annual Report of Contracts Awarded by the City Manager, Procurement Officer orOther Designated Employees for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31,2024;CEQA Status‐ Not a Project. 17.Palo Alto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update for Calendar Year 2024; CEQAStatus: Not a Project18.Information Item: Summary of Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) Program Accomplishments — Review of the CDBG Consolidated AnnualPerformance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). CEQA Status — Not a Project.19.Key Findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment; CEQA Status ‐ Not aProjectOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Policy & Services Committee February 11, 2025Public Comment LettersSchedule of MeetingsPUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONSMembers 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 thetable at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior todiscussion of the item.3. Spoken public comments for agendized items using a computer or smart phone willbe accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the linkbelow 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 usingyour 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 inolder browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application ontoyour smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in theMeeting ID below.You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that youidentify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify youthat it is your turn to speak.When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk willactivate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before theyare called to speak.When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will beshown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.4. Spoken public comments for agendized items using a phone use the telephone numberlisted below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so weknow that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name beforeaddressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When calledplease limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its publicprograms, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons withdisabilities 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or
is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A
“participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the
decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political
Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income,
sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you
qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign
contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must
disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments.
7 February 10, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.