November 8th, 2021
Call to Order
Special Orders of the Day
1. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Catherine Bourquin Upon Her Retirement.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Hector Sanchez Upon His Retirement.
3. Adoption of Resolution for Adrienne Moore Upon Her Retirement.
Agenda Changes, and Deletions
Public Comment
Consent Calendar
6. Approve Minutes from October 25, 2021.
7. Approval of a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for City of Palo Alto On-Demand Transit Service to Provide $2M in Funding and Requiring $500,000 in City Matching Funds Over Two Years.
9. SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Municipal Fee Schedule to Adjust the Affordable Housing Commercial Impact Fee (FIRST READING: October 18, 2021 PASSED: 5-2, Cormack, Tanaka no) Item Removed
8. Approval of the Asset Capitalization Audit Activity Report.
10. SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance to Extend the Temporary Outdoor Encroachment Permit Program for Dining, Retail, and Other Uses, Including the Parklet Pilot Program, until June 30, 2022 (FIRST READING: October 18, 2021 PASSED: 5-2, DuBois, Kou no).
11. SECOND READING: Adoption of a Park Improvement Ordinance for Renovations, Expansion and New Amenities at John Boulware Park as Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission (FIRST READING: October 18, 2021 PASSED: 7-0).
City Manager Comments
Action Items
12. Public Hearing: Consider Adoption of Two Ordinances Implementing the Objective Standards Project, Including:1) New Chapter 18.24, Objective Design Standards, to Replace Existing Context-Based Design Criteria; 2) Modifications to Affordable Housing (AH) and Workforce Housing (WH) Overlay Districts to Eliminate the Legislative Process; 3) Expansion of Affordable Housing (AH) and Housing Incentive Program (HIP) to PTOD-Eligible Properties; 4) Changes to Remove Inconsistencies and Redundancies, and Streamline Project Review Throughout Title 18 Chapters (6:20 – 7:20 PM) CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021.
AA1. Selection of Applicants to Interview for the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning and Transportation Commission.
12. Public Hearing: Consider Adoption of Two Ordinances Implementing the Objective Standards Project, Including:1) New Chapter 18.24, Objective Design Standards, to Replace Existing Context-Based Design Criteria; 2) Modifications to Affordable Housing (AH) and Workforce Housing (WH) Overlay Districts to Eliminate the Legislative Process; 3) Expansion of Affordable Housing (AH) and Housing Incentive Program (HIP) to PTOD-Eligible Properties; 4) Changes to Remove Inconsistencies and Redundancies, and Streamline Project Review Throughout Title 18 Chapters (6:20 – 7:20 PM) CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021.
13. Discuss Updates and Recommend Further Refinement of Potential Revenue Generating Local Ballot Measures, and Review Draft Initial Polling Outline.
14. Review and Recommend Renter Protection Policies for Development and Implementation.
Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements
Adjournment
