HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-16 City Schools Liaison Committee Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO &
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
City Schools Liaison Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2023
8:30 AM
Community Meeting Room & Hybrid
250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City School Liaison meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to
attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining
transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person.
Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.
Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and YouTube
at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/86280460108)
Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom meeting. All requests to speak will be taken until
5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the board. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you
are referencing in your email subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public
comment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once
received, the City Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
CALL TO ORDER
A.Selection of Committee Chair
B.Virtual Meeting Practices and Connection Information
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A.Open Forum/Public Communications
B.Approval of Minutes
C.Report of City Manager
D.Report of Superintendent of Schools
E.Report of City Council Meeting
F.Report of PAUSD Meeting
G.Future Business
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your
browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 ,
Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers
including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify
yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is
your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate
and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.A timer will be shown
on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, download the Zoom application onto your phone from
the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the
instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you
wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You
will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Committee. You will be
advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda
item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
1 Regular Meeting February 16, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
CITY OF PALO ALTO & PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT City Schools Liaison CommitteeRegular MeetingThursday, February 16, 20238:30 AMCommunity Meeting Room & Hybrid250 Hamilton Ave, Palo AltoPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City School Liaison meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person.Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and YouTubeat https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/86280460108) Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic Comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom meeting. All requests to speak will be taken until5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the board. Please clearly indicate which agenda item youare referencing in your email subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during publiccomment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Oncereceived, the City Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.CALL TO ORDERA.Selection of Committee ChairB.Virtual Meeting Practices and Connection InformationREVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONSA.Open Forum/Public Communications
B.Approval of Minutes
C.Report of City Manager
D.Report of Superintendent of Schools
E.Report of City Council Meeting
F.Report of PAUSD Meeting
G.Future Business
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your
browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 ,
Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers
including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify
yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is
your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate
and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.A timer will be shown
on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, download the Zoom application onto your phone from
the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the
instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you
wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You
will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Committee. You will be
advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda
item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
2 Regular Meeting February 16, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
CITY OF PALO ALTO & PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT City Schools Liaison CommitteeRegular MeetingThursday, February 16, 20238:30 AMCommunity Meeting Room & Hybrid250 Hamilton Ave, Palo AltoPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City School Liaison meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person.Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and YouTubeat https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/86280460108) Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic Comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom meeting. All requests to speak will be taken until5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the board. Please clearly indicate which agenda item youare referencing in your email subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during publiccomment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Oncereceived, the City Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.CALL TO ORDERA.Selection of Committee ChairB.Virtual Meeting Practices and Connection InformationREVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONSA.Open Forum/Public CommunicationsB.Approval of MinutesC.Report of City ManagerD.Report of Superintendent of SchoolsE.Report of City Council MeetingF.Report of PAUSD MeetingG.Future Business
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.clerk@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your
browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 ,
Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers
including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify
yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is
your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate
and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.A timer will be shown
on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Committee, download the Zoom application onto your phone from
the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the
instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you
wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You
will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Committee. You will be
advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda
item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 862 8046 0108 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
3 Regular Meeting February 16, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
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Regular Meeting
December 15, 2022
Chairperson DiBrienza called the meeting to order on this date in virtual
teleconference at 8:32 A.M.
Present: City of Palo Alto Representatives
Eric Filseth, Council Member, City of Palo Alto
Pat Burt, Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Chantal Cotton Gaines, Deputy City Manager, City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto Unified School District Representatives
Jennifer DiBrienza, Board Member
Don Austin, Superintendent, Palo Alto Unified School District
Oral Communications
Ken Horowitz spoke about Cubberley.
Minutes Approval
Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting.
This item will be brought back at a later meeting.
Report of Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent Austin provided a report to this item.
Report of City Manager
Deputy City Manager Cotton Gaines provided a report to this item.
Report of City Council Meeting
Council Member Filseth and Mayor Burt provided a report to this item.
Report of PAUSD Meeting
Board Member DiBrienza provided a report to this item.
Future Business
The committee discussed this item.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
City/School Liaison Committee
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
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Regular Meeting
November 17, 2022
Chairperson DiBrienza called the meeting to order on this date in virtual
teleconference at 8:33 A.M.
Present: City of Palo Alto Representatives
Eric Filseth, Council Member, City of Palo Alto
Pat Burt, Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Ed Shikada, City Manager, City of Palo Alto
Chantal Gaines, Deputy City Manager, City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto Unified School District Representatives
Jennifer DiBrienza, Board Member
Don Austin, Superintendent, Palo Alto Unified School District
Oral Communications
Ken Horowitz spoke about Cubberley.
Minutes Approval
Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2022, meeting.
The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes as presented.
Report of City Manager
City Manager Shikada provided a report to this item.
Report of Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent Austin provided a report to this item.
Report of City Council Meeting
Council Member Filseth and Mayor Burt provided a report to this item.
Report of PAUSD Meeting
Board Member DiBrienza provided a report to this item.
Future Business
The committee discussed this item.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
City/School Liaison Committee
Draft Regular Meeting Minutes