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Home My WebLink About2025-09-29 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, September 29, 2025 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM Amended Agenda Amended agenda items appear below in RED Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference or in person. 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@PaloAlto.gov 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@PaloAlto.gov 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. 1 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 - 5:40 PM) 1.Proclamation Honoring Nara Cammack for her effort in proposing and advancing a Bike Safety Park project in the City of Palo Alto 2.Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 - 6:10 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 (6:10 - 6:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). STUDY SESSION (6:25 - 7:25 PM) 3.Impacts of H.R.1 on Santa Clara County Region Supplemental Report Added CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 - 7:30 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 4.Approval of Minutes from September 8 and September 15, 2025 Meetings 5.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 70 Encina Avenue [25PLN-00034]: Request for Approval of a Tentative Map to Merge Two Lots and Allow for a Condominium Subdivision to Create 10 Units on the Resulting 12,119-Square-Foot Parcel. The Subdivision Map Would Facilitate Construction of Ten New Residential Units in One Building, which was previously approved on April 14, 2025 (24PLN-00095). CEQA Status: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Comprehensive Plan Consistency). Zoning District: PC-5654. 6.Approval of FY 2026 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission, and Utilities Advisory Commission Work Plans; CEQA status 2 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. – not a project 7.Adoption of a Resolution for the County of Santa Clara Historic Heritage Grant Application for the Restoration of the Roth Building Frescoes (Phase II); CEQA Status- categorically exempt. 8.Authorization to Execute an Amendment to Legal Services Contract S25194587 with Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo to Increase Amount by $100,000 for Total Not-to- Exceed Amount of $185,000; CEQA Status – Not a Project. 9.Approval of General Service Contract No. C26194249 with Orion Security for Security Services at the Municipal Service Center and the Regional Water Quality Control Plant in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,448,260 for a Period of Five Years; CEQA Status – Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 10.Approval of Professional Services Agreement C26195459 with Project Safety Net, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 to Provide Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Support for a term ending June 30, 2028; CEQA Status – Not a Project. 11.Authorization to Execute Amendment to Legal Services Contract S24190674 with Jeffrey Oneal dba Rankin Oneal to Increase Amount by $85,000 for Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $170,000; CEQA Status – Not a Project. 12.The City Schools Liaison Committee Recommends Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C26195844 with the JED Foundation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $149,000 for Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Support Regarding Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Programs for a Period of Two Years; CEQA Status - Not a Project Supplemental Report Added 13.SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule to Amend and Remove Various Fees (FIRST READING: September 8,2025 PASSED: 7-0) 14.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending PAMC Chapter 10.56 (Special Speed Zones) to Update Speed Limit Studies for 22 Streets and Decrease the Speed Limit for a Portion of Deer Creek Road (FIRST READING: September 8,2025 PASSED: 7-0) 15.SECOND READING: Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Reflect Changes in Law (FIRST READING: September 8,2025 PASSED: 7-0) 3 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. 16.SECOND READING: Adoption of Four Ordinances, as Recommended by the Retails Committee to Amend and Reorganize Stormwater and Wastewater Management Requirements by Amending PAMC Chapter 16.09 (Sewer Use Ordinance), Amending Chapter 16.11 (Stormwater Pollution Prevention), Adding New Chapter 16.13 (Requirements for Food Facilities Related to Water Pollution Prevention and Management of Fats, Oils, and Grease), and Adding New Chapter 16.66 (Hauled Liquid Waste). (FIRST READING: September 8, 2025, PASSED 7-0) AA1.Approve Purchase Order C26195416 with Carahsoft, Utilizing a General Services Administration Blanket Purchase Agreement, to Procure SAP S/4 HANA Suite of Products and Corresponding Software and Hosting Services for a 5-Year Term for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $6,640,429; and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Technology Fund as Recommended by Finance Committee; CEQA Status - Not a Project New Item Added CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:30 - 7:45 PM) BREAK (15 MINUTES) CLOSED SESSION (8:00 - 10:30 PM) 17.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Potential litigation regarding 156 North California Avenue, as set forth in letter(s) from Holland & Knight LLP dated September 3, 2025 Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); One case, as Defendant. AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Petition for Redistribution of Local Tax with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One Case, as Petitioner New Item Added AA3.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Initiation of Litigation in three Cases: A. City of Fresno et al. v. Turner et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:25-cv-07070; and B. King County et al. v. Turner et al., United States District Court, Western 4 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. District of Washington, Case No. 2:25-cv-00814; and C. Anticipated litigation not yet filed against Federal Government Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Three Cases, as Plaintiff New Item Added 18.Public Employee Performance Evaluations Cal. Gov. Code section 54957 (b)1 City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Auditor ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION REPORTS Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action or discussion during this meeting’s agenda. A.City of Palo Alto Monthly Investment Report August 2025 (Unaudited) OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Climate Action & Sustainability Committee October 3, 2025 CANCELED Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 3.Impacts of H.R.1 on Santa Clara County Region Supplemental Report Added 12.The City Schools Liaison Committee Recommends Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C26195844 with the JED Foundation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $149,000 for Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Support Regarding Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Programs for a Period of Two Years; CEQA Status - Not a Project Supplemental Report Added 5 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. AA1.Approve Purchase Order C26195416 with Carahsoft, Utilizing a General Services Administration Blanket Purchase Agreement, to Procure SAP S/4 HANA Suite of Products and Corresponding Software and Hosting Services for a 5-Year Term for a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $6,640,429; and Approve a Budget Amendment in the Technology Fund as Recommended by Finance Committee; CEQA Status - Not a Project New Item Added AA2.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Petition for Redistribution of Local Tax with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One Case, as Petitioner New Item Added AA3.CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Initiation of Litigation in three Cases: A. City of Fresno et al. v. Turner et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:25-cv-07070; and B. King County et al. v. Turner et al., United States District Court, Western District of Washington, Case No. 2:25-cv-00814; and C. Anticipated litigation not yet filed against Federal Government Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Three Cases, as Plaintiff New Item Added PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1.Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@PaloAlto.gov. 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. 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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@PaloAlto.gov. 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 September 29, 2025 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas.