HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-14 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,
2025
2.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,
2025
3.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores Huerta
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).
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken in
the Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period of
Five Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.
5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580
with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐
Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract for
an Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and Utility
Trenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and Grid
Modernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and Grid
Modernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and
15183
6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with The
Permanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐
employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not a
Project.
7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an Amount
Not to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term of
Five Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick Claims
Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration of
Workers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of the
Finance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo Alto
Municipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Regular
Meeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –
not a project.
10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter
2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,
Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Code
to Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and Replace
Them with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure and
Reserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staff
to Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown Parking
Garage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project
12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt an
Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to Planned
Community/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action to
Demolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square Foot
Building with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review in
Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).
Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).
13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance in
Housing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Limit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status
‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 15, 2025
Retail Committee April 16, 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 April 14, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,
2025
2.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,
2025
3.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores Huerta
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).
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken in
the Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period of
Five Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.
5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580
with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐
Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract for
an Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and Utility
Trenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and Grid
Modernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and Grid
Modernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and
15183
6.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with The
Permanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐
employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not a
Project.
7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an Amount
Not to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term of
Five Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick Claims
Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration of
Workers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of the
Finance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo Alto
Municipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Regular
Meeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –
not a project.
10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter
2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,
Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Code
to Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and Replace
Them with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure and
Reserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staff
to Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown Parking
Garage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project
12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt an
Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to Planned
Community/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action to
Demolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square Foot
Building with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review in
Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).
Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).
13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance in
Housing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Limit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status
‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 15, 2025
Retail Committee April 16, 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 April 14, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,20252.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,20253.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores HuertaAGENDA 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).CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken inthe Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period ofFive Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract foran Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and UtilityTrenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and GridModernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and GridModernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and151836.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with ThePermanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐
employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not a
Project.
7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an Amount
Not to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term of
Five Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.
8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick Claims
Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration of
Workers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.
9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of the
Finance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo Alto
Municipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Regular
Meeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –
not a project.
10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter
2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,
Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Code
to Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and Replace
Them with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure and
Reserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staff
to Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown Parking
Garage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project
12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt an
Ordinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to Planned
Community/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action to
Demolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square Foot
Building with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review in
Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).
Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).
13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance in
Housing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Limit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status
‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 15, 2025
Retail Committee April 16, 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 April 14, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,20252.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,20253.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores HuertaAGENDA 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).CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken inthe Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period ofFive Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract foran Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and UtilityTrenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and GridModernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and GridModernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and151836.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with ThePermanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not aProject.7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an AmountNot to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term ofFive Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick ClaimsManagement Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration ofWorkers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of theFinance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo AltoMunicipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the RegularMeeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –not a project.10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Codeto Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and ReplaceThem with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)BREAK (15 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure andReserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staffto Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown ParkingGarage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt anOrdinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to PlannedCommunity/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action toDemolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square FootBuilding with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review inAccordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).
Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).
13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance in
Housing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to
Limit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status
‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Finance Committee April 15, 2025
Retail Committee April 16, 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 April 14, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,20252.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,20253.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores HuertaAGENDA 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).CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken inthe Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period ofFive Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract foran Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and UtilityTrenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and GridModernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and GridModernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and151836.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with ThePermanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not aProject.7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an AmountNot to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term ofFive Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick ClaimsManagement Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration ofWorkers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of theFinance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo AltoMunicipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the RegularMeeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –not a project.10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Codeto Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and ReplaceThem with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)BREAK (15 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure andReserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staffto Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown ParkingGarage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt anOrdinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to PlannedCommunity/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action toDemolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square FootBuilding with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review inAccordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance inHousing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code toLimit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).ADJOURNMENTOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee April 15, 2025 Retail Committee April 16, 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.
5 April 14, 2025
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
CITY COUNCILRegular MeetingMonday, April 14, 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.Proclamation Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13‐19,20252.Proclamation Honoring National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13‐19,20253.Proclamation Celebrating César Chávez and Dolores HuertaAGENDA 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).CONSENT CALENDAR (6:25 ‐ 6:30 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25193356 with Martina Entriken inthe Amount Not to Exceed $658,390 for a Preschool and Toddler Program for a Period ofFive Years. CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.5.Approval of Amendment No. 2 via Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number C22183580with MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $4,000,000 for a Total Not‐to‐Exceed Amount of $15,347,390, and Extending the Three‐Year Term of the Contract foran Additional Four Months Through August 31, 2025 to Provide Substructure and UtilityTrenching Construction Services for the Foothills Rebuild Wildfire Mitigation and GridModernization for Electrification Projects; CEQA Status: the Foothills Rebuild and GridModernization Project are Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302, 15303 and151836.Approval of Contract Amendment Number 1 to Contract Number S22183286 with ThePermanente Medical Group Inc in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Pre‐employment and Other Occupation‐Related Medical Services; CEQA Status – Not aProject.7.Approval of Professional Services Contract No. C25191690 with InfoSend in an AmountNot to Exceed $2,344,573 to Provide Utilities Bill Print and Mailing Services for a Term ofFive Years; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project.8.Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C25191738 with Sedgwick ClaimsManagement Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $612,840 for Administration ofWorkers Compensation Benefits through June 30, 2025; CEQA Status – Not a Project.9.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Regular Meeting Time of theFinance and Policy & Services Committees by Resolution or Ordinance (Palo AltoMunicipal Code §§ 2.04.190 and 200); and Adoption of a Resolution Setting the RegularMeeting Times at 5:30 pm for Finance and 6:00 pm for Policy & Services; CEQA status –not a project.10.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter2.32 (Sales and Use Tax) and Chapter 4.10 (Solicitors, Peddlers, Pawnbrokers,Secondhand Dealers, and Other Businesses Regulated by Police) of the Municipal Codeto Delete Obsolete References to the California Board of Equalization and ReplaceThem with References to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration(FIRST READING: March 24, 2025; PASSED: 6‐0‐1, Veenker absent)CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:30 ‐ 6:45 PM)BREAK (15 MINUTES)ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 7:00 ‐ 8:00 PM, Item 12: 8:00 ‐ 9:00 PM, Item 13: 9:00 ‐ 10:00 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.11.Review and Provide Direction on a Preferred Option for a New Parking Structure andReserved Space for Future Affordable Housing at 375 Hamilton Avenue and Direct Staffto Pursue Preliminary Design and Environmental Review for the New Downtown ParkingGarage Capital Project (PE‐15007) for the Preferred Option; CEQA Status ‐ Not a Project12.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL: 70 Encina Avenue [24PLN‐00095]: Adopt anOrdinance Rezoning the Subject Property and an Adjacent Vacant Parcel to PlannedCommunity/Planned Home Zoning and Adopt the Record of Land Use Action toDemolish a Surface Parking lot and to Construct a New Three‐Story, 19,035 Square FootBuilding with 10 Residential Condominium Units. CEQA Status‐ Streamlined Review inAccordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency).Zone District: CC (Community Commercial).13.FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 9.75 (Fair Chance inHousing) to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code toLimit the Use of Criminal History Information in Rental Housing Decisions. CEQA Status‐ Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).ADJOURNMENTOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee April 15, 2025 Retail Committee April 16, 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. 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