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Home My WebLink About2026-02-09 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, February 09, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM Amended Agenda Amended agenda items appear below in RED (Time Estimates Updated) Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to city.council@PaloAlto.gov and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. Multiple individuals who wish to speak on the same item may designate a spokesperson. Spokespersons must be representing five or more verified individuals who are present either in person or via zoom. Spokespeople will be allowed up to 10 minutes, at the discretion of the presiding officer. Speaking time may be reduced if the presiding officer reduces the speaking time for individual speakers. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@PaloAlto.gov at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the 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. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. 1 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PUBLIC COMMENT (5:35 - 6:05 PM) Members of the public may speak in-person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1-3 minutes depending on number of speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda. COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (6:05 - 6:20 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). CONSENT CALENDAR (6:20 - 6:25 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members. 1.Approval of Minutes from January 20 and January 24, 2026 Meeting 2.Adoption of a Resolution Amending the El Camino Real Retail Node Map for Purposes of Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.40.180: Retail Preservation. CEQA Status: Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adopted November 17, 2023 (SCH #2014052101) 3.Adoption of Revisions to the Investment Policy as Recommended by the Finance Committee. CEQA Status – Not a Project 4.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Purchase Orders with To-Be-Determined Vendor(s) to Procure Nine Vehicle/Equipment Purchases for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,430,000; Approval of a Fourth Amended and Restated Purchase Order Number 4521000199 with Altec Industries, Inc., to Increase the Purchase Order Amount by $94,911 to a New Not-to Exceed Amount of $1,167,986 for Two Vehicle/Equipment Purchases; and Amend the FY 2026 Budget in the Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund and Electric Funds; CEQA Status – Not a Project 5.Approval of an Increase of Construction Contingency for Contract No. C24189237 with SAK Construction, LLC in the Amount of $800,000 and Amend the FY 2026 Budget in the Wastewater Treatment Fund for the Joint Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation (Phase 1) Project (WQ-24000); CEQA Status - Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Repairs to Existing Facilities) 6.Approval of Amendment No. 1. of the Future Talent of Silicon Valley dba First Tee - Silicon Valley (Contract S25192927) Facility Use Agreement to Extend the Term for Three Years to February 2029; CEQA status – not a project. 2 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. 7.Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. S23187281 with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. in the Amount of $52,409, Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $137,409 and Extending the Contract Term Through December 31, 2027 to Create Standalone Pre- Approved Parklet Plans as Part of the California Avenue Streetscape Update PL-23000; CEQA Status – Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15304(e) 8.Approval of Four Professional Services Contracts C26194180A-D, with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc, TRB and Associates, Inc., Atlas Environmental and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. in the Aggregate Total Not-to-Exceed amount of $1,438,800 for On-Call Fire Code, and Hazardous Material Related Services, Inspection, Plan Review and Environmental Consultation over a three-year term; CEQA status: not a project. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (6:25 - 6:40 PM) BREAK (15 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 9: 6:55 - 7:05 PM, Item 10: 7:05 - 7:20 PM; Item 11: 7:20 - 8:50 PM; Item 12: 8:50 - 10:00 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 9.Approve a resolution for an exception to the CalPERS 180-day waiting period to appoint retired annuitant Aaron Miller; CEQA Status - Not a Project 10.PUBLIC HEARING: Objections to Weed Abatement at Affected Properties and Approval of Affected Property List for Commencing Weed Abatement in 2026; CEQA Status - exempt 11.Cubberley Project: Receive update on Third Round Polling Results, Approve a Letter of Intent with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, and Direct Staff on Next Steps Late Packet Report added 12.Review and Approval of Suggested Changes to the City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook as Recommended by the Policy and Services Committee. CEQA Status – Not a project. Supplemental Report added CLOSED SESSION (10:00 - 10:30 PM) 3 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. AA1.Conference with Labor Negotiators Authority: Gov. Code section 54957.6; Agency representative: Sandra Blanch and Nicholas Raisch, Teri Black, Teri Black & Co. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney New Item added ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION REPORTS Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action or discussion during this meeting’s agenda. A.Rental Residential Vacancy Rate Determination for Properties Containing Three or More Dwelling Units for the Second Half of 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b). OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Policy & Services Committee February 10, 2026 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED / SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS 11.Cubberley Project: Receive update on Third Round Polling Results, Approve a Letter of Intent with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, and Direct Staff on Next Steps Late Packet Report added 12.Review and Approval of Suggested Changes to the City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook as Recommended by the Policy and Services Committee. CEQA Status – Not a project. Supplemental Report added 4 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. AA1.Conference with Labor Negotiators Authority: Gov. Code section 54957.6; Agency representative: Sandra Blanch and Nicholas Raisch, Teri Black, Teri Black & Co. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney New Item added 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.council@PaloAlto.gov. 2.For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item. 3.Spoken public comments for agendized items using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, 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. Or download the Zoom application onto your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the Meeting ID below. ◦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. 4.Spoken public comments for agendized items 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 Council. 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: 362-027-238 Phone: 1-669-900-6833 Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@PaloAlto.gov. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. 5 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution exceeding $500 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid procedures and have a value over $50,000. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A “participant” is a person who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the decision. The Levine Act incorporates the definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $500 made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making your comments. 6 February 09, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas.