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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
EPA Government Center
2415 University Avenue, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

NOTICE
This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 
2.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 
3.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

3.1

Woodland Avenue Street Improvements (ST-33) Design Contract Award

 

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution:

 

  1. Authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, and execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (Alta), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a contract amount of $744,528 with a 10% contingency in the amount of $74,452.80, for a total not-to-exceed $818,980.80 for professional engineering design services to complete the base scope and optional services as set forth in Alta’s proposal for the Woodland Avenue Improvements Project (CIP Project No. ST-33), the total not-to-exceed amount being the maximum total payable to Alta under this agreement, inclusive of all other direct costs, expenses, and subconsultant mark-up; and
  2. Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) in that it is a governmental fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

3.2

Establishment of Limited Parking Zones at Various Locations

 

Recommendation:

 

Adopt a resolution authorizing: 

  1. The establishment of a no parking bus stop zone on the east side of Pulgas Avenue starting 47 feet north of the centerline of Weeks Street continuing for 41 feet northerly; and
  2. The establishment of a fifty feet wide no parking any time zone at the western terminus of Tulane Avenue; and
  3. The establishment of a bus loading zone on the west side of Pulgas Avenue starting 336 feet south of the centerline of Myrtle Street (on Pulgas Avenue) continuing for 50 feet southerly from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; and
  4. The establishment of a bus loading zone on the west side of Fordham Avenue starting 47 feet north from centerline of Purdue Avenue (on Fordham Street) continuing for 50 feet northerly from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; and
  5. The establishment of a 30 minute time-limited parking zone along the north side of Weeks Street, starting 57 feet west from the centerline of University Avenue and continuing for 50 feet westerly from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

3.3

Monthly Cash Treasury Report for July 2026

 

Recommendation:

Accept and file the Cash Treasury Report for the month of July 2026

3.4

Annual Internal Control Report

 

Recommendation:

Receive and file the Annual Internal Control Report summarizing management's assessment of the design and implementation of the City's internal control system

3.5

City Council Meeting Minutes 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt the September 1, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

3.6

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

 
4.

CLOSED SESSION

 
5.

PUBLIC COMMENT

 
6.

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

 

6.1

Minor Home Repair Program Launch

 

Recommendation:

Recommendation 

 

Receive an informational update from staff and Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) on the City-funded Minor Home Repairs Program, launched July 1, 2026.  

7.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 

7.1

Reimagine Dumbarton Project Update

 

Recommendation:

Receive a presentation from SamTrans staff on the Reimagine Dumbarton Project. 

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 
9.

POLICY AND ACTION

 

9.1

Major Home Repairs Program

 

Recommendation:

Recommendation: 

 

Provide direction to staff on desired policy details of the Major Home Repairs Program.

9.2

Rent Board and PWTC Appointments 

 
10.

ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND RECONVENE TO THE JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

 
11.

JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR

 

11.1

Approval of San Mateo County Community College District Obligation

 

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution: 

 

  1. Approving a maximum $162,995 contractual pass-through obligation payment to the San Mateo County Community College District for FY 2026-27 pursuant to a former Agency Agreement approved by Resolution No. 34 on November 28, 1988;  
  2.  Approving the San Mateo County Controller’s Office’s inclusion of such amount in the calculation of contractual pass-through obligations due to San Mateo County Community College District for FY 2026-27; and 
  3.  Finding that the proposed action being considered does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. 
12.

ADJOURN JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING TO THE EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

 
13.

EPASD BOARD CONSENT CALENDAR 

 

13.1

Cash Disbursement Report for July 2026

 

Recommendation:

Accept the cash disbursement report required pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 6794.

14.

EPASD PUBLIC COMMENT

 
15.

ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING

 
16.

COUNCIL REPORTS

 
17.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming meetings:

Study Session  September 29, 2026 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting  October 6, 2026 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting  October 20, 2026  6:00 PM
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This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the City website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

POSTED: September 4, 2026

ATTEST:

James Colin
City Clerk