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Special Meeting
May 1, 2017
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council
Chambers at 5:08 P.M.
Present: DuBois, Filseth, Fine, Holman, Kniss, Kou, Scharff, Tanaka,
Wolbach
Absent:
Special Orders of the Day
1. Proclamation Recognizing Progress on Byxbee Park.
Study Session
2. Prescreening of a Proposed Hotel Development at 3200 El Camino Real
and Proposed Modification or Elimination of the 50'-0" Special Setback
Along Hansen Way.
Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions
None.
Minutes Approval
3. Approval of Action Minutes for the April 11 and 17, 2017 Council
Meetings.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Kniss moved, seconded by Mayor Scharff to approve
the Action Minutes for the April 11 and 17, 2017 Council Meetings.
MOTION PASSED: 9-0
Consent Calendar
MOTION: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Kniss to approve
Agenda Item Numbers 4-10.
4. Approval of Seven Separate Contract Amendments With; Forsys Inc.,
Sierra Infosys, Inc., HPC Heck & Partner Consulting, Inc. dba: HPC
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America, Techlink Systems, Inc., Quintel-MC, Inc., DGN Technologies,
Inc., and Khalid Salman Mohammed for SAP Professional Services in a
Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $350,000 Annually for all Seven
Contracts.
5. Approval of Supplement Number 1 to Amended and Restated Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) Joint Powers Agreement to add the
City of Shasta Lake as a NCPA Member.
6. Approval and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Master
License Agreement for use of City-Controlled Space on Utility Poles
and Streetlight Poles and in Conduits With Astound Broadband, LLC,
DBA Wave for a Combined Initial and Potential Extension Term of
20 Years.
7. Approval of Contract Amendment Number 2 to Contract Number
C16158064 With BKF Engineers for a Time Extension From
March 27, 2017 to September 27, 2018 for the Embarcadero Road
Corridor Improvements Project (CIP PL-15001).
8. Resolution 9677 Entitled, “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Decommissioning the Storm Drain Oversight Committee on
May 31, 2017 and Establishing a New Storm Water Management Oversight Committee.”
9. Ordinance 5411 Entitled, “Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Amending Chapter 2.11 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
to Reauthorize Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Fees
That Will Apply to AT&T as it Provides Service Under its State Video
Franchise (FIRST READING: April 17, 2017 PASSED 9-0).”
10. Approval of a Contract With BiblioCommons Incorporated for
BiblioCommons Service Platform for the Palo Alto City Library for a
First Year Cost Not-to-Exceed $173,220, and Full Contract to Last not
More Than Three Years (2017-2020) for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount
of $323,764 and Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Technology
Fund.
MOTION PASSED: 9-0
Action Items
At this time Council heard Agenda Item Numbers 11 and 12 concurrently.
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11. Comprehensive Plan Update: City Council Review and Direction
Regarding the Revised Draft Transportation Element.
12. Comprehensive Plan Update: City Council Review and Direction
Regarding the Revised Draft Land Use and Community Design
Element.
MOTION: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member Fine to direct
Staff to include in the final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update:
1. Transportation Infrastructure Investments:
A. Improvements within existing rights-of-way that provide for
traffic calming or relatively small increases in roadway capacity
by adding turn lanes or making other intersection adjustments;
and
B. Full grade separations for automobiles, pedestrians, and
bicyclists at Caltrain crossings; and
C. Retrofit/improvements to existing grade separated Caltrain
crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists at California Avenue and
University Avenue; and
D. Construction of new pedestrian and bicycle grade separated
crossings of Caltrain in South Palo Alto and in North Palo Alto;
and
E. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements derived from the
2012 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan as amended
over time; and
F. The United States Route 101/Adobe Creek bicycle and pedestrian
bridge; and
G. El Camino Real intersection and pedestrian safety/streetscape
improvements; and
H. Downtown mobility and safety improvements; and
I. Geng Road extension to Laura Lane; and
J. Middlefield Road corridor improvements.
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INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion Part G, “including existing
and potential underpasses.”
MOTION AS AMENDED RESTATED: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by
Council Member Fine to direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update:
1. Transportation Infrastructure Investments:
A. Improvements within existing rights-of-way that provide for
traffic calming or relatively small increases in roadway capacity
by adding turn lanes or making other intersection adjustments;
and
B. Full grade separations for automobiles, pedestrians, and
bicyclists at Caltrain crossings; and
C. Retrofit/improvements to existing grade separated Caltrain
crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists at California Avenue and
University Avenue; and
D. Construction of new pedestrian and bicycle grade separated
crossings of Caltrain in South Palo Alto and in North Palo Alto;
and
E. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements derived from the
2012 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan as amended
over time; and
F. The United States Route 101/Adobe Creek bicycle and pedestrian
bridge; and
G. El Camino Real intersection and pedestrian safety/streetscape
improvements including existing and potential underpasses; and
H. Downtown mobility and safety improvements; and
I. Geng Road extension to Laura Lane; and
J. Middlefield Road corridor improvements.
MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED: 9-0
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Kniss moved, seconded by Council Member Wolbach
to direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan
Update:
2. Transportation Infrastructure Assumptions:
A. Elements of the County’s Expressway Plan 2040 in or near Palo
Alto, including a bicycle/pedestrian trail between Interstate 280
and Foothill Expressway intersection improvements along
Oregon Expressway-Page Mill Road between Porter Drive and
Hansen Way and at El Camino Real, reconfiguration of the
interchange at Interstate 280/Oregon Expressway-Page Mill
Road, and an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/signal
system Countywide; and
B. United States Route 101 southbound improvements from San
Antonio Road and Rengstorff Avenue; and
C. Caltrain modernization including electrification; and
D. Bus rapid transit in mixed flow lanes on El Camino Real using
curbside boarding platforms and queue jumping; and
E. Improved circulation in the Palo Alto Transit Center, including
direct access to El Camino Real for transit vehicles.
AMENDMENT: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member
Wolbach to add to the Motion Part A, “widening Oregon Expressway-Page
Mill Road with High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and” after “near Palo
Alto, including.”
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion Part A, “separated” before
“bicycle/pedestrian trail.”
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion “add to the Roadway and
Intersection Improvements Sub-section, ‘the City will review these proposals
as provided for in the regional collaboration policies contained in this Element” after “under the jurisdiction of the City.’” (New Part F)
AMENDMENT PASSED: 9-0
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MOTION AS AMENDED RESTATED: Vice Mayor Kniss moved, seconded by
Council Member Wolbach to direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update:
2. Transportation Infrastructure Assumptions:
A. Elements of the County’s Expressway Plan 2040 in or near Palo
Alto, including widening Oregon Expressway-Page Mill Road with
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and a separated
bicycle/pedestrian trail between Interstate 280 and Foothill
Expressway intersection improvements along Oregon-Page Mill
between Porter Drive and Hansen Way and at El Camino Real,
reconfiguration of the interchange at Interstate 280/Oregon
Expressway-Page Mill Road, and an ITS/signal system
Countywide; and
B. United States Route 101 southbound improvements from San
Antonio Road and Rengstorff Ave.; and
C. Caltrain modernization including electrification; and
D. Bus rapid transit in mixed flow lanes on El Camino Real using
curbside boarding platforms and queue jumping; and
E. Improved circulation in the Palo Alto Transit Center, including
direct access to El Camino Real for transit vehicles; and
F. Add to the Roadway and Intersection Improvements Sub-
section, “the City will review these proposals as provided for in
the regional collaboration policies contained in this Element”
after “under the jurisdiction of the City.”
MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED: 9-0
MOTION: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member Fine to direct
Staff to include in the final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update:
3. Other Transportation Element Revisions:
A. Reducing reliance on single occupant vehicles through
Transportation Demand Management (TDM), expansion of the
shuttle program, bicycle & pedestrian improvements, and other
means; and
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B. Effective first mile/last mile solutions; and
C. Continuing to work to address traffic congestion; and
D. Enhancing connectivity; and
E. Addressing neighborhood impacts; and
F. Managing parking demand and evaluating changing parking
needs over time; and
G. Prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety; and
H. Meeting the needs of transit dependent communities; and
I. Preparing for technological and societal changes that will affect
transportation and parking demand; and
J. Prioritizing Caltrain grade separations and regional cooperation.
AMENDMENT: Council Member Holman moved, seconded by Council
Member Kou to replace in the Motion Part E, “addressing” with “prioritize
avoidance of.”
AMENDMENT RESTATED: Council Member Holman moved, seconded by
Council Member Kou to add to the Motion, “review the Policies and Programs
under Goal T-4 with the objective of prioritizing avoidance of neighborhood
impacts instead of mitigating impacts.”
AMENDMENT FAILED: 3-6 DuBois, Holman, Kou yes
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “remove from Program
T1.24.1, ‘that new development projects must pay to the City.’” (New Part
K)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “replace in Program T2.3.1,
“adopt” with “explore.” (New Part L)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Wolbach moved, seconded by Council
Member Fine to add to the Motion, “add to Program T5.1.2, ‘multi-family
housing’ after ‘requirements for’ and after ‘encourage new.’”
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AMENDMENT RESTATED: Council Member Wolbach moved, seconded by
Council Member Fine to add to the Motion, “add a new program T5.1.5,
‘consider reducing parking requirements for multi-family uses as a way to
encourage new multi-family housing and the use of alternative modes.’”
INCORPORATED INTO THE AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add at the end of the Amendment, “where
reduction in parking would not impact the neighborhood.”
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED RESTATED: Council Member Wolbach
moved, seconded by Council Member Fine to add to the Motion, “add a new
program T5.1.5, ‘consider reducing parking requirements for multi-family
uses as a way to encourage new multi-family housing and the use of
alternative modes where reduction in parking would not impact the
neighborhood.’”
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Council Member Holman moved,
seconded by Council Member XX to replace in the Amendment,
“multi-family” with “affordable.”
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT FAILED DUE TO THE LACK OF A
SECOND
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED RESTATED: Council Member Wolbach
moved, seconded by Council Member Fine to add to the Motion, “add a new
program T5.1.5, ‘consider reducing parking requirements for multi-family
uses as a way to encourage new multi-family housing and the use of
alternative modes where reduction in parking would not impact the
neighborhood.’” (New Part M)
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED PASSED: 6-3 Filseth, Holman, Kou no
AMENDMENT: Council Member Wolbach moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “remove from Policy T-5.11, ‘of nearby
businesses.’”
AMENDMENT RESTATED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION
WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the
Motion, “add to Policy T-5.11, ‘and uses’ after ‘of nearby businesses.’”
(New Part N)
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INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Program T5.11.1,
‘and local businesses and other stakeholders’ after ‘and neighborhood
groups.’” (New Part O)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-5.6, ‘and
explore mechanized parking’ after ‘structured parking.’” (New Part P)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add a Policy in support of
autonomous vehicle development and deployment.” (New Part Q)
AMENDMENT: Council Member DuBois moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “remove from Policy T-1.24, ‘when other sources are unavailable, continue to fund improvements, operations and
maintenance through the general fund.’”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-2.4, ‘while
maintaining the ability to customize to the Palo Alto context’ after ‘roads in
Palo Alto.’” (New Part R)
AMENDMENT: Council Member DuBois moved, seconded by Council
Member Holman to add to the Motion, “add to Program T5.12.3, ‘while
avoiding removing needed automobile parking.’”
AMENDMENT FAILED: 3-6 DuBois, Holman, Kou yes
AMENDMENT: Council Member DuBois moved, seconded by Council
Member Holman to add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-1.14, ‘prevent
shuttles from using collector and local streets.’”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
AMENDMENT: Council Member DuBois moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “replace Program T1.2.2 Bullet 3 with,
‘establish a mechanism to monitor the success of Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) measures.’”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
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INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “replace in Policy T-1.24,
‘evaluate transportation funding measures’ with ‘pursue transportation
funding opportunities.’” (New Part S)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-5.6, ‘on’
after ‘including.’” (New Part T)
AMENDMENT: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member Fine to
add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-5.11, ‘work to’ before ‘protect.’”
AMENDMENT RESTATED: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council
Member Fine to add to the Motion, “add to Policy T-5.11, ‘recognizing that
fully addressing some existing intrusions may take time’ after ‘and uses.’”
(New Part U)
AMENDMENT PASSED: 9-0
MOTION AS AMENDED RESTATED: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by
Council Member Fine to direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update:
3. Other Transportation Element Revisions:
A. Reducing reliance on single occupant vehicles through
Transportation Demand Management (TDM), expansion of the
shuttle program, bicycle & pedestrian improvements, and other
means; and
B. Effective first mile/last mile solutions; and
C. Continuing to work to address traffic congestion; and
D. Enhancing connectivity; and
E. Addressing neighborhood impacts; and
F. Managing parking demand and evaluating changing parking
needs over time; and
G. Prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety; and
H. Meeting the needs of transit dependent communities; and
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I. Preparing for technological and societal changes that will affect
transportation and parking demand; and
J. Prioritizing Caltrain grade separations and regional cooperation;
and
K. Remove from Program T1.24.1, “that new development projects
must pay to the City;” and
L. Replace in Program T2.3.1, “adopt” with “explore;” and
M. Add a new program T5.1.5, “consider reducing parking
requirements for multi-family uses as a way to encourage new
multi-family housing and the use of alternative modes where
reduction in parking would not impact the neighborhood;” and
N. Add to Policy T-5.11, “and uses” after “of nearby businesses;”
and
O. Add to Program T5.11.1, “and local businesses and other
stakeholders” after “and neighborhood groups;” and
P. Add to Policy T-5.6, “and explore mechanized parking” after
“structured parking;” and
Q. Add a Policy in support of autonomous vehicle development and
deployment; and
R. Add to Policy T-2.4, “while maintaining the ability to customize
to the Palo Alto context” after “roads in Palo Alto;” and
S. Replace in Policy T-1.24 , “evaluate transportation funding
measures” with “pursue transportation funding opportunities;”
and
T. Add to Policy T-5.6, “on” after “including;” and
U. Add to Policy T-5.11, “recognizing that fully addressing some
existing intrusions may take time” after “and uses.”
MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED: 9-0
Council took a break from 9:24 P.M. to 9:33 P.M.
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MOTION: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member Filseth to
direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update:
Land Use & Community Design Revisions.
AMENDMENT: Council Member Fine moved, seconded by Council Member
Wolbach to add to the Motion, “remove Program L1.9.2.” (New Part A)
AMENDMENT PASSED: 6-3 DuBois, Holman, Kou no
AMENDMENT: Council Member Fine moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Kniss to add to the Motion, “add a new Program L2.4.7, ‘explore increasing multi-
family housing density near jobs and transit.’”
INCORPORATED INTO THE AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to replace in the Amendment, “jobs and transit”
with “multimodal transit centers.”
INCORPORATED INTO THE AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Amendment, “mechanisms for” after
“explore.”
AMENDMENT RESTATED: Council Member Fine moved, seconded by Vice
Mayor Kniss to add to the Motion, “add a new Program L2.4.7, ‘explore
mechanisms for increasing multi-family housing density near multimodal
transit centers.’” (New Part B)
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED PASSED: 5-4 DuBois, Filseth, Holman, Kou
no
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Policy L2.9, ‘and
explore opportunities to expand retail opportunities.’” (New Part C)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “remove from Program
L3.5.1, ‘Land use issues. Evaluate the City’s policy of excluding basements
from the gross floor area and maximum floor area ratio limits in the zoning
ordinance. Consider zoning revisions, including greater setbacks, to limit
basement size and increase basement setbacks from adjacent properties.’”
(New Part D)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Fine moved, seconded by Mayor Scharff to
add to the Motion, “remove from Program 4.1.1, ‘and consider whether
these limits should be applied in other Centers. Develop incentives for local
small businesses where warranted.’”
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INCORPORATED INTO THE AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to remove from the Amendment, “develop
incentives for local small businesses where warranted.”
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED RESTATED: Council Member Fine moved,
seconded by Mayor Scharff to add to the Motion, “remove from Program
4.1.1, ‘and consider whether these limits should be applied in other
Centers.’” (New Part E)
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED PASSED: 9-0
AMENDMENT: Council Member Fine moved, seconded by Mayor Scharff to
add to the Motion, “add a new Program 4.7.2, ‘explore adding additional
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for retail at Stanford Shopping Center.” (New Part F)
AMENDMENT PASSED: 8-1 Kou no
AMENDMENT: Council Member Tanaka moved, seconded by Mayor Scharff
to add to the Motion, “to clarify that software development is allowed
Downtown.” (New Part G)
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Council Member Fine moved,
seconded by Council Member XX to replace in the Amendment, “Downtown”
with “Palo Alto.”
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT FAILED DUE TO THE LACK OF SECOND
AMENDMENT PASSED: 6-3 Filseth, Holman, Kou no
AMENDMENT: Council Member Tanaka moved, seconded by Council
Member Fine to add to the Motion, “nascent startups should be able to start
in houses.”
AMENDMENT FAILED: 3-6 Fine, Tanaka, Wolbach yes
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “replace in Policy L-1.3,
‘promote infill development in the urban service are that is’ with ‘infill
development in the urban service area should be.’” (New Part H)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Filseth moved, seconded by Council
Member Kou to add to the Motion, “restore in Policy L-1.3, ‘avoid land uses
that are overwhelming and unacceptable due to their size and scale.’”
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INCORPORATED INTO THE AMENDMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to replace in the Amendment, “land uses” with
“projects.”
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED RESTATED: Council Member Filseth moved,
seconded by Council Member Kou to add to the Motion, “restore in Policy
L-1.3, ‘avoid projects that are overwhelming and unacceptable due to their
size and scale.’”
AMENDMENT AS AMENDED FAILED: 4-5 DuBois, Filseth, Holman, Kou
yes
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Program L-1.3.1, ‘as
appropriate’ after ‘remove these barriers.’” (New Part I)
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “replace in Program L9.6.1,
‘citywide average’ with ‘citywide standard.” (New Part J)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Filseth moved, seconded by Council
Member Kou to add to the Motion, “move the Policy regarding assessment of
school impacts associated with legislative actions from the Community
Services Element to the Land Use and Community Design Element.”
AMENDMENT RESTATED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION
WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the
Motion, “return to Council with additional information pertaining to moving
the Policy regarding assessment of school impacts associated with legislative
actions from the Community Services Element to the Land Use and
Community Design Element.” (New Part K)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Wolbach moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “replace in Program L6.7.1, ‘implement’
with ‘explore.’”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “add to Program L2.4.2,
‘and no reduction of retail square footage results’ after ‘retail is maintained.’”
(New Part L)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Holman moved, seconded by Council
Member Kou to add to the Motion, “remove Program L4.4.1.”
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AMENDMENT FAILED: 3-6 DuBois, Holman, Kou yes
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “explore and potentially
support new, creative and innovative retail in Palo Alto.” (New Part M)
AMENDMENT: Council Member Holman moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “restore references to historic
preservation.”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
AMENDMENT: Council Member Holman moved, seconded by Council
Member XX to add to the Motion, “add a Policy, ‘infrastructure goals should
be accomplished prior to development that would rely on that infrastructure
to be sustainable.’”
AMENDMENT FAILED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECOND
AMENDMENT: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by Council Member XX to
add to the Motion, “remove Policy L-7.2.”
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER
INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
MAKER AND SECONDER to add to the Motion, “replace in Policy L-6.3,
‘require’ with ‘encourage.’” (New Part N)
MOTION AS AMENDED RESTATED: Mayor Scharff moved, seconded by
Council Member Filseth to direct Staff to include in the final Draft of the
Comprehensive Plan Update:
4. Land Use & Community Design Revisions.
A. Remove Program L1.9.2; and
B. Add a new Program L2.4.7, “explore mechanisms for increasing
multi-family housing density near multimodal transit centers;”
and
C. Add to Policy L2.9, “and explore opportunities to expand retail
opportunities;” and
D. Remove from Program L3.5.1, “Land use issues. Evaluate the
City’s policy of excluding basements from the gross floor area
and maximum floor area ratio limits in the zoning ordinance.
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Consider zoning revisions, including greater setbacks, to limit
basement size and increase basement setbacks from adjacent
properties;” and
E. Remove from Program 4.1.1, “and consider whether these limits
should be applied in other Centers;” and
F. Add a new Program 4.7.2, “explore adding additional Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) for retail at Stanford Shopping Center;” and
G. To clarify that software development is allowed Downtown; and
H. Replace in Policy L-1.3, “promote infill development in the urban
service are that is” with “infill development in the urban service
area should be;” and
I. Add to Program L-1.3.1, “as appropriate” after “remove these
barriers;” and
J. Replace in Program L9.6.1, “citywide average” with “citywide
standard;” and
K. Return to Council with additional information pertaining to
moving the Policy regarding assessment of school impacts
associated with legislative actions from the Community Services
Element to the Land Use and Community Design Element; and
L. Add to Program L2.4.2, “and no reduction of retail square
footage results” after “retail is maintained;” and
M. Explore and potentially support new, creative and innovative
retail in Palo Alto; and
N. Replace in Policy L-6.3, “require” with “encourage.”
MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED: 8-1 Kou no
Inter-Governmental Legislative Affairs
None.
Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements
None.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 P.M.