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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-29 Policy & Services Committee Action MinutesPOLICY & SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 Special Meeting October 29, 2025 The Policy & Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 6:30 P.M. Present In-Person: Veenker (Chair), Lu, Stone Absent: Call to Order Public Comments Agenda Items 1. Recommend City Council approval of the proposed Massage and Hot Tub/Sauna Ordinance; CEQA Status – not a project. MOTION: Councilmember Veenker moved, seconded by Councilmember Stone, to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance (Attachment A) amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 4.54 on massage establishments and Chapter 4.56 on hot tub/sauna establishments to update the method and manner of regulating such practices. MOTION PASSED: 3-0 2. Office of the City Auditor Presentation of the Community Services Department Equipment and Materials Inventory Management Audit MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Councilmember Lu, to recommend the City Council accept the results of the Community Services Department Equipment and Materials Inventory Management Audit Report. MOTION PASSED: 3-0 3. Office of the City Auditor Presentation of the Building Permit & Inspection Fees Audit Item Removed Off Agenda ACTION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 Sp. Policy & Services Committee Meeting Action Minutes: 10/29/2025 4. City Council Referral to the Policy & Services Committee to Consider Updates to the Advocacy Process Manual and for Committee Recommendation of Changes, if any, to the City Council for Adoption; CEQA Status – Not a Project MOTION: Councilmember Stone moved, seconded by Councilmember Veenker, to recommend the City Council adopt the discussed changes Advocacy Process Manual. • Update #2 in the Purpose section to read: “Ensure potentially impactful state and federal legislation is identified, analyzed, tracked, and possibly, the subject of city advocacy.” • Update the Legislative Guidelines section to reflect that the Guidelines should not be placed on the consent calendar • Incorporate strategic weighing in language • Add language in the Role of the City Council section regarding coordinating with the City Manager’s Office when advocating on behalf of the City • Incorporate role of the City Clerk’s Office • Clarify language in City Advisory Commissions and Committees section regarding speaking in personal capacity vs. speaking on behalf of the City • Specify that advocacy letters on bills the City Council has voted to take a position on should note if/when the vote is not unanimous • Specify that advocacy letters will be shared with the Mayor and Chair of the Policy & Services Committee for review and input • Set the threshold for the City to consider bill sponsorship at least two Councilmembers • If the general ideal timeline for City-sponsored state legislation is not followed, the reason why will be shared with the City Council MOTION PASSED/FAILED: 3-0 Future Meetings and Agendas Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.