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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-01 City Council Action MinutesCITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 16 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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. ACTION MINUTES Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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. ACTION MINUTES Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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.’” ACTION MINUTES Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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) ACTION MINUTES Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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 ACTION MINUTES Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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. ACTION MINUTES Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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.’” ACTION MINUTES Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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.’” ACTION MINUTES Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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.” ACTION MINUTES Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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. ACTION MINUTES Page 16 of 16 City Council Meeting Action Minutes: 5/1/17 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.