HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-07 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Action Minutes 1 Regular Meeting November 7, 2024
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Community Meeting Room & Hybrid
1:00 PM
Stormwater Management Oversight Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with
the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety
while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to
participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if
attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast
on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and on Zoom. Committee member
names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Storm-Water-Management-
Oversight-Committee.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
Karin.North@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 Karin.North@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.
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CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 1:13 P.M.
Present: Mickelson, Perman, Owes, Pajjuri, Bennett, Mayer
Absent: Mossar
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
INTRODUCTIONS
1. Introducing new committee members Ambika Pajjuri, Kevin Mayer, and Gregory
Bennett to returning committee members, City staff, and public attendees and viewers.
– No Action (15 min)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of minutes from April 26, 2024 – Action Needed (5 min)
Motion: Committee member Perman moved to approve the April 26, 2024 minutes.
Committee member Mayer seconded the motion.
Motion Passed: 6-0
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
none
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Elect Chair and Vice Chair – Action Needed (10 min)
Motion: Committee member and incumbent chair Mickelson moved to nominate committee
member Perman for chair. Committee member Bennett Seconded.
Motion Passed: 6-0
Motion: Committee member and incumbent chair Mickelson moved to nominate committee
member Bennett for vice chair. Committee member Pajjuri seconded.
Motion Passed: 6-0
4. Review Fiscal Year 2024 Actuals – No Action (15 min)
For more information about the budget process and 2024 SWMOC budget view the City
of Palo Alto FY 2025 Adopted Budget and the March 14, 2024 SWMOC Meeting
recording.
5. Staff Update on Trash Control Progress – No Action (10 min)
6. Overview of Stormwater Program Budget Needs – Action Needed (5 min)
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Motion: Committee member Mayer moved to approve the use of funds budgeted for Green
Municipal Infrastructure and Innovative Projects for new trash capture devices. Committee
member Bennett seconded.
Motion passed: 6-0
7. Memorandum for Fiscal Year 2024 Actual Expenditures – Action Needed (5 min)
8. Staff Overview of Storm Preparedness – No Action (10 min)
9. Staff update on the Stormwater Management Fund Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
– No Action (10 min)
COMMITTEE QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Committee member Mayer moved to adjourn. Committee member Pajjuri seconded.
Motion passed: 6-0
Meeting Adjourned at 3:07 P.M.
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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 Karin.North@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 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council.
You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks
to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
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