HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-07 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
January 7, 2013
7:00 PM
Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in the
Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
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Call to Order
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING THE SWEARING IN OF CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS MARC BERMAN, PAT BURT, LIZ KNISS AND GREG SCHMID
WILL OCCUR
Special Orders of the Day
1. Election of the Mayor for 2013
2. Election of the Vice Mayor for 2013
3. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council Expressing Appreciation
for Outstanding Public Service to Yiaway Yeh as Council Member and
Mayor
4. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council Expressing Appreciation
for Outstanding Public Service to Sidney A. Espinosa as Council
Member and Mayor
Oral Communications
Members of the public may speak to any item not on the agenda; three minutes per speaker. Council
reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
Adjournment
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Schedule of Meetings
Schedule of Meetings
Tentative Agenda
Tentative Agenda
Public Letters to Council Set 1 Set 2
CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
January 7, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Election of the Mayor for 2013
In accordance with the Palo Alto City Charter Article III, Section 8, and Palo Alto
Municipal Code Section 2.04.060, at the first meeting in January of each year, the
Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor and one as Vice Mayor. The
election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor shall be by vote of a majority of members
of the Council. The Mayor shall be seated and assume the duties of the presiding
officer immediately following the election of the Mayor and before the election of
the Vice Mayor.
On January 7, 2013, the City Council Members will elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor
for 2013. Each office will be voted on separately. At least five votes are required
for election to each office.
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
January 7, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Election of the Vice Mayor for 2013
In accordance with the Palo Alto City Charter Article III, Section 8, and Palo Alto
Municipal Code Section 2.04.060, at the first meeting in January of each year, the
Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor and one as Vice Mayor. The
election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor shall be by vote of a majority of members
of the Council. The Mayor shall be seated and assume the duties of the presiding
officer immediately following the election of the Mayor and before the election of
the Vice Mayor.
On January 7, 2013, the City Council Members will elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor
for 2013. Each office will be voted on separately. At least five votes are required
for election to each office.
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
January 7, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council Expressing Appreciation
for Outstanding Public Service to Yiaway Yeh as Council Member and
Mayor
ATTACHMENTS:
: Yiaway Yeh Resolution (DOC)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
TO YIAWAY YEH AS COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR
WHEREAS, Yiaway Yeh was first elected to the Palo Alto City Council in 2007, and served with wisdom,
dedication, sincerity, passion, understanding, and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway served as Mayor of the City of Palo Alto from January 3, 2012 through January 7, 2013 and led Council meetings and the community with a keen awareness of cultural diversity and the value of inclusiveness as he worked tirelessly to reach broadly and deeply into our community; and
WHEREAS, as Mayor, Yiaway instituted “The Mayors Challenge”, consisting of four community events to
bring the community together and later a Neighborhood Grants program to bring neighborhoods together in fellowship; he also revitalized and strengthened the city/school relationship in numerous ways, traveled to China
forging a new and exciting Smart City Partnership between the City of Palo Alto and Yangpu District in Shanghai,
and advocated strongly for a carbon neutral electric utility portfolio and environmental sustainability in general; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway served as Chair of the City’s Policy and Services Committee in 2010, and modeled
commitment to transparency, open and good process, social justice and equity, and data based analysis; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway declared 2012 “The Year of Infrastructure and Renewal”, holding four City Council retreats focused on supporting and building on the important work of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission
to establish a long-term and comprehensive plan for infrastructure maintenance, planning, and investment across
the City; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway was a regional leader as a Commissioner for the Northern California Power Authority representing the City of Palo Alto, continually advocating from his positions on the Executive Board and the
Finance Committee for fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, and local control; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway maintaining his reputation as a proud Gunn High School Titan, helped restart the “Little Big Game” and recognized Palo Alto students as leaders in innovation and technology by bringing the nationally
renowned Gunn High School Robotics team to City Hall for a little robot basketball practice; and
WHEREAS, Yiaway did all of the aforementioned work while welcoming all opinions, seeking consensus, working in a collegial manner, with great respect for all colleagues, staff and the public, and with a quiet resolve and determination to maintain Palo Alto’s sense of community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends the
outstanding public service of Yiaway Yeh and gratefully records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, for meritorious service rendered and contributions made during his City Council term
and term as Mayor and wish him the best in the next stage of his career in public service.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JANUARY 7, 2013
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ ________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ ________________________
City Manager City Attorney
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
January 7, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council Expressing Appreciation
for Outstanding Public Service to Sidney A. Espinosa as Council
Member and Mayor
ATTACHMENTS:
: Sid Espinosa Resolution (DOC)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
TO SIDNEY A. ESPINOSA AS COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR
WHEREAS, Sid Espinosa was first elected to the Palo Alto City Council in 2007, and served with energy, compassion and insight; and
WHEREAS, Sid served as Mayor of the City of Palo Alto from January 4, 2011 through January 3, 2012 and led Council
meetings and the community with style and grace, launching a monthly Mayor’s Messages newsletter, creating regular office hours including “Mobile Mayor” office hours across the community, constantly inviting people from across the City to
volunteer and get actively involved in City issues, speaking at numerous environmental conferences and events, declaring 2011 “The Year of the Bike” in Palo Alto, actively promoting Earth Day and Safe Routes to School for our City’s youth, honored
by environmental non-profit leader Hidden Villa with the Humanitarian of the Year Award, bringing together people and organizations from across the City to focus on youth engagement, and speaking at school, non-profit, and business events
regarding these issues and strongly supporting the Project Safety Net initiative, which was recognized this year by the League of California Cities with a Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Health and Wellness programs, and generally appearing 24/7
at all city, regional, state, and national events; and
WHEREAS, Sid advocated for visionary and much-needed infrastructure, including the completion of negotiations for the Stanford Hospital and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital expansions, advocating passionately for the library bond (Measure N),
finishing the Downtown Library renovation, breaking ground on the 2.5-million gallon emergency water reservoir construction, and supporting the important work of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission (IBRC), which will establish a long-term and
comprehensive plan for infrastructure maintenance, planning, and investment across the City; and
WHEREAS, Sid focused on the long-term health and financial strength of the City, helping to ensure balanced budgets, supporting critical structural changes in the City’s labor agreements, promoting the development of an economic development
strategy for Palo Alto; supporting the use of technology to revolutionize the way that Palo Alto provides government services and interacts with its citizens, pushing for the completion of the new website, launching new mobile applications, and actively
using video as a means of communicating, among others; and
WHEREAS, Sid successfully advocated for the Palo Alto Stanford Trails Program in collaboration with Stanford University to present a truly united and mutually supportive position for the benefit of both the Palo Alto and Stanford communities
resulting in a grant of 10 million dollars towards bike and pedestrian trails in our community, and ensuring the update of the City’s Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Sid did all of the aforementioned work and more with incredible energy, creativity, and professionalism,
while maintaining a spirit of goodwill, perspective, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of Sidney A. Espinosa and gratefully records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this
community, for meritorious service rendered and contributions made during his City Council term. We can’t wait to see what Sid does next.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JANUARY 7, 2013
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________ _____________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________ _____________________ City Manager City Attorney
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SCHEDULE of MEETINGS
THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE ONLY. MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK THE POSTED AGENDA ON-LINE OR AT
KING PLAZA IN FRONT OF CITY HALL FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. Almost all Palo Alto Council and some Standing Committee meetings are cablecast live
on Channel 26. If there happens to be concurrent meetings, one meeting will be broadcast on Channel 29. Palo Alto will not have live meetings on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays. The agendas for most meetings can be accessed by clicking on “Agendas/Minutes/Reports” on the home web page.
Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact: ADA Coordinator, City of Palo Alto, 650-329-2550 (voice) or 329-1199 (TDD), ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Listening assistive devices are available in the Council Chambers. Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice. Please advise the City Clerk's Office (650-329-2571) of meetings or changes by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week’s schedule. Last update 1/02/2013
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
Director’s Hearing, CCR, 3:00 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
City Council Meeting, Chambers, 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
Sp. Utilities Advisory Committee Meeting, CCR, 5:30 PM
Planning & Transportation Commission Meeting, Chambers, 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
Human Relations Commission Meeting, CCR, 7:00 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 14
City Council Meeting, Chambers, 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
Historic Resources Board Meeting, Chambers, 8:00 AM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17
Architectrual Review Board Meeting, Chambers, 8:30 AM
Director’s Hearing, CCR, 3:00 PM
Public Art Commission Meeting, Chambers, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
Sp. City Council Meeting, Chambers, 7:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, CCR, 7:00
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Sp. Architectual Review Board Meeting, Chambers, 8:30 AM
Library Advisory Commission Meeting, Downtown Library, 7:00 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
Sp. City Council Meeting, Chambers, 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
Planning & Transportaion Commission Meeting, Chambers, 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
City Council Retreat, Art Center, 9:00 AM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
City Council Meeting, Chambers, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRARY 5
Finance Committee Meeting, CCR, 6:00 PM
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*Quasi-Judicial Items Subject to Council's Disclosure Policy
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Tentative Agendas for
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Presentation from Lisa Hendrickson, Avenidas
Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired
Term Ending on April 30, 2015. (CLK)
Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks and Recreation Commission for Two
Terms Ending on December 31, 2015. (CLK)
Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning and Transportation Commission for
One Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014. (CLK)
ACTION
Public Hearing: Objections to Weed Abatement and Adoption of Resolution Ordering Weed
Nuisance Abated (FD)
Public Hearing: TEFRA Bonds (ASD)
Energy/Compost Consideration Issues (landfill capping options and draft Energy/Compost
Facility RFP) (PW)
Authorization for the City Manager to Enter Into a One-Year Contract with Professional
Evaluation Group/The Ochoa & Moore Law Firm, P.C. (PEG/OM) in a Total Amount Not to
Exceed $125,000 for Rail Legislative Advocacy Services (PLNG)
Approval of Pilot Residential Compostables Collection Program and 67 Adjustment to Refuse
Collection Frequency (PW)
Council Action Regarding Library Advisory Commission Vacancies (CLK)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING @ 7 P.M.
ACTION
Approval of Rail Corridor Report (PLNG)
Process Alternatives for Plan Alternatives for 27 University Ave. (PLNG)
Review and Approval of Rail Committee Guiding Principle (PLNG)
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING @ 6 P.M.
ACTION
Consideration of Review Process for Edgewood Plaza (PLNG)
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*Quasi-Judicial Items Subject to Council's Disclosure Policy
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – RETREAT @ 9:00 A.M @ Art Center.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, COUNCIL MEETING
Study Session: SEA Report (AUD)
ACTION
Disposable Checkout Bag Ordinance – First Reading (PW)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, FINANCE COMMITTEE @ 6 P.M.
Follow-up on Items From Human Services Needs Assessment. (CSD)
Carbon Neutral Plan (tentative title) (UTL)
Cost of Services Study (ASD)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, COUNCIL MEETING
Study Session: PaloAltoGreen (UTL)
Study Session: VTA Lot (Page Mill/El Camino) Development Prescreening (PLNG)
ACTION
Approval of California Avenue Roadway Alignment (PLNG)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, POLICY & SERVICES COMMITTEE @ 6 P.M.
Auditor’s Office Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2012
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, FINANCE COMMITTEE @ 6 P.M.
FY 2013 Q2 Financial Results and Midyear BAO
MONDAY, MARCH 4, COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION
Public Hearing: Consideration of Parking Exceptions for 135 Hamilton Avenue and 636
Waverley Street (PLNG)
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, FINANCE COMMITTEE @ 6 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 11, COUNCIL MEETING
Study Session: Joint Meeting with the LAC
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