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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-20 City Council AgendaCITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM Amended Agenda Amended agenda items appear below in RED   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 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. CALL TO ORDER   SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 - 5:45 PM)   1.​Proclamation Recognizing Earth Day and the Palo Alto Youth Climate Advisory Board​ 2.Proclamation Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19-25, 2026 AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS   PUBLIC COMMENT (5:45 - 6:15 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 (6:15 - 6:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).   STUDY SESSION (Item 3: 6:25 - 7:25 PM, Item 4: 7:25 - 8:25 PM)   3.Discussion of the Draft 2026-2030 Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness; CEQA Status—Not a project.   4.910 Webster Street [26PLN-00026]. Request for Council Prescreening to Rezone the Subject Property from RM-20 to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning and to Allow Construction of 70 Residential Units in a Seven-Story Structure. CEQA Status: Not a Project.   CONSENT CALENDAR (8:25 - 8:30 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.   5.Approval of Minutes from April 6, 2026 Meeting 6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development Services to Make Minor Modifications to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Site Inventory. CEQA Status: The City Council adopted a Revised Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan Final Environmental Impact Report on December 18, 2023, that, in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan Final EIR, fully analyzes the impacts of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including minor modifications to the site inventory. Supplemental Report Added  2 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. 7.Approval of Amendment Number 1 to Contract C23187554 with Vox Network Solutions to Increase Compensation by $212,819 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2027, for Maintenance of the City’s Enterprise Phone System; CEQA Status – exempt under section 15061(b)(3). 8.FIRST READ: Adopt an Entertainment Zone Ordinance to Establish an Entertainment Zone on California Avenue as Recommended by the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee; CEQA status – Categorically Exempt. 9.Approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract S25190354 with Larratt Brothers Plumbing Inc. in the Amount of $950,000, for a Revised Total Not to Exceed $1,445,000 and to Extend the Contract Term for One Additional Year ending July 21, 2027, for the Residential Emergency Water Heater Replacement Pilot Program Within Electrification Programs; CEQA Status – Not a Project. 10.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN-00202]: Recommendation to Decline Adoption on Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to a Planned Community Ordinance (PC-5116) to Allow for Modifications to an Existing 121-Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. First Reading Adoption was on March 16, 2026. CEQA Status: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Modifications to Existing Facilities). Supplemental Report Added AA1.Amend the FY 2026 Budget Appropriation for the Capital Improvement Fund to Establish the Embarcadero Road Improvement Project, Phase 1, and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Award a Construction Contract with a Qualified Contractor for the Embarcadero Road Improvement Project, Phase 1; CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) New Item Added CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (8:30 - 8:40 PM)   BREAK (15 MINUTES) ACTION ITEMS (Item 11: 8:55 - 10:00 PM; Item 12: 10:00 - 10:30 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters.   11.Quasi-Judicial: Adoption of a Resolution Documenting the City Council’s Consideration and Decision on an Appeal of the Chief Building Official’s Order to Demolish the Buildings Located at 531 Stanford Avenue. 12.Adoption of Recommendations by the Policy & Services Committee Implementing Changes to Meeting Procedures Related to Teleconferencing, Remote Public Participation, Translation and Interpretation Assistance, and Expanded Public Outreach;  3 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. CEQA Status – Not a Project. 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.Monthly Investment Report - March 2026 (Unaudited) AA2.Informational Update on Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields (Mayfield) PFAS Testing Results New Item Added OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Finance Committee April 21, 2026 City Schools Liaison Committee April 23, 2026 Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings   AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS   6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development Services to Make Minor Modifications to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Site Inventory. CEQA Status: The City Council adopted a Revised Addendum to the Comprehensive Plan Final Environmental Impact Report on December 18, 2023, that, in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan Final EIR, fully analyzes the impacts of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including minor modifications to the site inventory. Supplemental Report Added   10.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN-00202]: Recommendation to Decline Adoption on Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to a Planned Community Ordinance (PC-5116) to Allow for Modifications to an Existing 121-Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. First Reading Adoption was on March 16, 2026. CEQA Status: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Modifications to Existing Facilities). Supplemental  4 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. Report Added   AA1.Amend the FY 2026 Budget Appropriation for the Capital Improvement Fund to Establish the Embarcadero Road Improvement Project, Phase 1, and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Award a Construction Contract with a Qualified Contractor for the Embarcadero Road Improvement Project, Phase 1; CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) New Item Added   AA2.Informational Update on Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields (Mayfield) PFAS Testing Results 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.  5 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas. 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. 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 April 20, 2026 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas.