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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
February 11, 2025
The Policy & Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in Council Chambers
and by virtual teleconference at 7:00 P.M.
Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Lu, Stone
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comments
Action Items
1. Office of the City Auditor Presentation of the Grant Management Audit Report
MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Councilmember Lu, to recommend the
City Council approve the results of the Grant Management Audit Report.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
Item 3 heard out of order before Item 2
3. Nonprofit Partnerships Workplan: Phased Approach
NO ACTION TAKEN
2. Office of the City Auditor Presentation of the Utility Billing Audit Report And
Recommendation to City Council for Approval
ACTION MINUTES
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Policy & Services Committee Meeting
Action Minutes: 2/11/25
MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Councilmember Lu, to recommend the
City Council approve the results of the Utility Billing Audit Report.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
4. Follow Up from 2025 Council Retreat - Discussion on 2025 Umbrella Operating Strategies
Guiding Council Priorities
MOTION: Councilmember Veenker moved, seconded by Councilmember Stone, to recommend
the City Council direct staff to, when appropriate, include the following in staff reports:
• Departmental employee vacancy rates when relevant
• Associated risks in the Fiscal Impact section
• Type and volume of communication in the Stakeholder Engagement section and any
recommendations for increased effectiveness of communications
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.