HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2603-6188CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
7.Appointment of 2026 Emergency Standby Council
City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
Report #:2603-6188
TITLE
Appointment of 2026 Emergency Standby Council
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approve the selection of the following former Councilmember to serve as a
member of the 2026 Emergency Standby Council:
Hillary Freeman
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the March 9, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved a slate of seven former
Councilmembers, including Tom DuBois. Subsequent to Council approval, Mr. DuBois notified
the City that he is no longer a resident of the City of Palo Alto and is therefore no longer eligible
to serve on the Emergency Standby Council per the residency requirement.
Mayor Veenker has identified Hillary Freeman, a former Councilmember, who has confirmed
her interest, availability, and eligibility to serve, including meeting the residency requirement
and will be required to file any conflicts of interest. This approval is for her appointment to fill
the vacancy to complete the seven-member emergency standby council:
Alison Cormack
Peter Drekmeier
Eric Filseth
Hillary Freeman*
Karen Holman
Liz Kniss
Greg Scharff
BACKGROUND
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY: