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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
May 11, 2021
The Policy and Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date
in virtual teleconference at 7:01 P.M.
Present: Kou, Stone, Tanaka
Absent:
Agenda Items
1.Update and Potential Recommendations on Pending State and Federal
Legislation.
MOTION: Chair Kou moved, seconded by Council Member Stone to
recommend the City Council approve the action on the following pending
State and Federal bills or policy:
A.Direct Townsend Public Affairs to group the proposed legislative bills
that fit within the City of Palo Alto’s legislative guidelines, the City of
Palo Alto’s Resolution 9942 (which preserves local control and
democracy), and those that would need City Council action in order to
take a position; and
B.Return to the Policy and Services Committee with other city models
that contain a legislative committee and more oversight of proposed
legislation, such as those in the City of Lafayette and the City of
Cupertino.
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER: “Direct Staff to look at other city…”
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER: “…and return the results to the Policy and
Services Committee for discussion and review.”
ACTION MINUTES
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Policy & Services Meeting
Action Minutes: 05/11/2021
MOTION AS AMENDED: Chair Kou moved, seconded by Council Member
Stone to recommend the City Council approve the action on the following
pending State and Federal bills or policy:
A. Townsend Public Affairs to group the proposed legislative bills that fit
within the City of Palo Alto’s legislative guidelines, the City of Palo
Alto’s Resolution 9942 (which preserves local control and democracy),
and those that would need City Council action in order to take a
position; and
B. Direct Staff to look at other city models that contain a legislative
committee and more oversight of proposed legislation, such as those
in the City of Lafayette and the City of Cupertino, and return the
results to the Policy and Services Committee for discussion and review.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
2. Review and Recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Update for City Buildings,
Parking Facilities, Parks, and Public Right-of-Way Sidewalks and Curb
Ramps.
MOTION: Council Member Stone moved, seconded by Chair Kou to
recommend the City Council adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan Update.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
3. Update on Community Engagement Activities, Including Town Halls.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M.