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ACTION MINUTES
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Special Meeting
May 9, 2023
The Policy and Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community
Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 7:00 P.M.
Present In Person: Tanaka (Chair), Lauing, Veenker
Present Remotely:
Absent:
Agenda Items
1. Race and Equity Quarterly Update
NO ACTION TAKEN
2. Approval of the following changes to scope, compensation, and/or time:
2A. Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - 4.20 Procurement
2B. Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - 4.08 Public Safety Building-
Construction Audit
2C. Approval of Office of City Auditor Task Order Change - FY23-05 Various Reporting &
City Hotline
MOTION: Council Member Veenker moved, seconded by Council Member Lauing to recommend
City Council approve the change to the Task Order 4.20 Procurement Process Review.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
ACTION MINUTES
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Sp. Policy & Services Meeting
Action Minutes: 05/09/2023
MOTION: Council Member Lauing moved, seconded by Council Member Veenker to recommend
City Council approve the change to the Task Order 4.08 Public Sector Building-Construction Audit.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
MOTION: Chair Tanaka moved, seconded by Council Member Lauing to recommend City Council
approve the change to the Task Order FY23-05 Various Reporting & City Hotline.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
3. City Council Referral to Discuss and Recommend Council Procedures and Protocols on:
Annual Organization of City Council and other City Council referrals related to the City
Council Procedures and Protocols
MOTION: Council Member Veenker moved, seconded by Chair Tanaka to request staff to bring
this to City Council in the 4th quarter for City Council to evaluate whether a ballot measure should
be placed before the voters to:
1. Extend the Mayoral term, and;
2. Directly elect the Mayor
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.