Utilities Advisory Committee Recommendation that the Finance Committee Recommend that the City Council Appoint an Electric Undergrounding Advisory Body

Review of Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023 Long Range Financial Forecast

UAC Recommendation that the Finance Committee Recommend that Council Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Policy Pertaining to the Purchase of Energy from a Potential Green Waste-to-Energy Facility and 2) Amending Utility Rule and Regulation 2 (Definitions and Abbreviations) and the Six Rate Schedules Covering Medium and Large Commercial Customers (E-4 and E-7) to Include Standby Service Charges

Please join Mayor Yeh in celebrating key community partners from 2012

ID #3336

ID #3338

ID #3346

Authorization to Explore Formal "Partnership Cities" Relationship with the Yangpu District of China

Authorization for the City Manager to Enter Into a One-Year Contract with Professional Evaluation Group/The Ochoa & Moore Law Firm, P.C. (PEG/OM) in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $125,000 for Rail Legislative Advocacy Services

Cubberley Community Center Lease & Covenant Not To Develop and the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD)/City of Palo Alto Athletic Fields & Courts Agreement

2012 Year in Review

Approval of Pilot Residential Compostables Collection Program and Adjustment to Refuse Collection Frequency

Title: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract With Geodesy in the Amount of $135,000 for Development and Maintenance Support Services for the City's Geographic Information System Software

Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for Grant Funds for the Environment Enhancement and Mitigation Program for Tree Plantings to Mitigate Impacts of the Highway 101 Auxiliary Lane Construction

Approval of Amendment One to Contract with Riezebos Holzbaur Group to Add $37,212 for Design Work for the Library and Administrative Services Departments for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $121,212

Finance Committee Recommendation that Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the Continuation of the Palo Alto Green Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program

Finance Committee Recommendation that Council Approve Updated Ten-Year Electric and Gas Energy Efficiency Goals for 2014 to 2023

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update - 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

Property Leases Entered into by City Manager Under Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.210(h), and Reported Per Section Code 2.30.710 Fiscal Year 2012

Adoption of Resolution Declaring Results of the Consolidated General and Special Municipal Elections Held on November 6, 2012

Transmittal of the CalPERS City of Palo Alto Pension Plan Annual Valuation Report as of June 30, 2011

COLLEAGUES MEMO FROM MAYOR YEH AND COUNCIL MEMBERS PRICE AND SHEPHERD REGARDING YOUTH COUNCIL LIAISON

Title: Approval of Appendix 10 Contract Amendment with SAP Public Services Inc. For Software Maintenance Support Services to the City of Palo Alto

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract With Geodesy in the Amount of $135,000 for Development and Maintenance Support Services for the City's Geographic Information System Software

Approval of Contract with SAP Inc. For Software Maintenance Support Services to the City of Palo Alto

City of Palo Alto Appeal of the Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Housing Element Cycle

Buena Vista Mobile Home Park

1095 Channing

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Contract with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz and Associates in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for Public Opinion Research Services Related to a Potential 2014 Infrastructure Finance Measure

Update on Planning for Potential Infrastructure Finance Measure for 2014 Ballot

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Adopt Process for Establishing 2013 Council Priorities

Revised Council Priorities

Recommendations for 2013 Council Priority Setting Process

West Bay Opera

TheatreWorks

Options for Revising the Boards and Commissions Application and Recruitment Process

Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance and Setting January 14, 2013 for a Public Hearing for Objections to Proposed Weed Abatement

Public Hearing: Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Underground Utility District No. 47 (Middlefield Road/Addison Avenue/Cowper Street/Homer Avenue) by Amending Section 12.16.02 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code

Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract to Join the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition in the Total Amount of $151,553 for Membership in a Regional Coalition Exploring Biosolids to Energy Projects that Benefit the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

West Bay Opera

Palo Alto Players

Palo Alto Players

Approval of an Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the Installation and Maintenance of Two Trash Booms at Creek Locations in Palo Alto

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report

Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Set the Employer's Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act with Respect to Members of the Palo Alto Police Officers' Association and Rescinding Resolution No. 8896

Finance Committee Recommendation to Approve the Residential CustomerConnect Pilot Program, Approve a Contract with Elster Solutions LLC for up to $450,455, and Adopt a Resolution Approving Pilot-Scale Time-of-Use Electric Rate for Residential Customers

Annual Status Report on Developers' Fees-Early Memo

Resolution Authorizing the Making of a Prepayment Under the City's Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco and Authorizing the City's Participation in a Bond Issuance by the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency to Finance the Prepayment

Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Cap-and-Trade Revenue Utilization Policy for the Use of Revenues from the Sale of Allocated Allowances in California’s Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Auctions

Proclamation Honoring John Tuomy

Public Hearing: Adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning a 0.6-acre Site from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Service Commercial (CS), Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Single Family Residential to Service Commercial, and Approval of the Negative Declaration for the Properties located at 423-451 Page Mill Road.

Proposed Updates to the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles

Rail Corridor Study Review

Rail Corridor Study Review

827 Chimalus

Special Rezoning

Consider Extending up to December 28, 2013 a Moratorium on the Use of Certain Parking Exemptions contained in Section 18.52.060(c) of the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Downtown and California Avenue Parking Assessment Areas; and Adopt a Resolution Providing Exceptions to the Moratorium for "Pipeline Projects" at 135 Hamilton Avenue and 636 Waverley Street

Recommendations for 2013 Council Priority Setting Process

Recommendation Regarding Adoption of Ordinance Authorizing Closing of the Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012, Including Reappropriation Requests, Closing Completed Capital Improvement Projects, Authorizing Transfers to Reserves and Approval of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results

Arts & Innovation District (27 University Avenue) (contd from 9/24)

Approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Daleo Inc. in the Amount of $12,110,846 For Gas Main Replacement Capital Improvement Program GS-09002 Project 19B, GS-10001 Project 20, and GS-11000 Project 21 in Community Club, Barron Park, Duveneck St. Francis, Palo Alto Hills, Golf and Country Club, Palo Verde, Research Park Subdivisions, and Stanford

Request Council Approval of Contracts with Genuent USA, LLC, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., and IntelliBridge Partners Incorporated For Temporary IT Staffing Services

Request for Council to (1) Review Revised Arts and Innovation (A&I) District Master Plan Concept (including 27 University), a Revised Letter of Intent with TheatreWorks, Preliminary Traffic Assessment, and Draft Timeline for Master Plan; and (2) Direct the City Attorney to Draft Ballot Measure Language for Council Consideration for the June election.

Informational Report on City of Palo Alto Utilities Demand Side Management Achievements for FY 2012

Notice of City Manager's Public Hearing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation That Council Adopt a Resolution Decreasing Gas Rates by Amending Utility Rate Schedules G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-10, G-11 and G-12 Effective January 1, 2013

Fiscal Year 2012 Year-End Capital Improvement Program Projects Status Report

Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution No. 8886.

Amendment No. One to Dark Optical Fiber License Agreement with the Palo Alto Unified School District

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Purchase Order with American Medical Response in an Amount Not to Exceed $524,000 for ALS EKG Monitors for the Fire Department (CIP FD-12000)

Library Advisory Commission Response to City Council's October 22, 2012 Questions

Independent Police Auditor Interim 2012 Report

Adoption of Resolution Amending and Restating Resolution No. 9186 (Approving the Reorganization of An Approximately .65 Acre Territory Designated ‘Major Institution/University Lands’) to Replace Exhibits with Updated Legal Descriptions

Response to Colleagues' Memo on Employee Benefits

Response to Colleagues' Memo on Employee Benefits

Public Hearing: Adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning a 0.6-acre Site from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Service Commercial (CS), Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Single Family Residential to Service Commercial, and Approval of the Negative Declaration for the Properties located at 423-451 Page Mill Road.

Consideration of Approaches to Address Concerns Related to Human Habitation of Vehicles

Public Hearing: Consider Extending through December 29, 2013 a Moratorium on the Use of Certain Parking Exemptions contained in Section 18.52.060(c) of of the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Downtown and California Avenue Parking Assessment Areas; and Considerations for Making Exceptions from the Moratorium for Proposed Projects at 135 Hamilton Avenue and 636 Waverley Street

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance, Approval of a Loan to Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the Amount of $3,220,220, and Direction to Staff Regarding an Additional $2.6 Million Short Term Loan to Palo Alto Housing Corporation for the Acquisition of 567-595 Maybell Avenue for Purposes of Constructing a Below Market Rate Senior Housing Project (continued from November 13, 2012)

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2012

Lytton Plaza Sound Ordinance

Naming Recognition Policy for Magical Bridge Playground

Approval of Contract with Sandis Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000 for Parking Garage Feasibility and Attendant Parking Study in Downtown Palo Alto

Approval of an Extension of the Term of Contract with SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC to August 28, 2013

Joint Study Session with Palo Alto Youth Council

Resolution of the Council Honoring Former Council Member Ellen Fletcher

NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THREE PALO ALTO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Loan Request from Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the Amount of $3,220,220 for the Acquisition of 567-595 Maybell Avenue and Provide Direction to Staff to Extend a $2.6 Million Short Term Loan (continued from November 13, 2012)

Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Fix the Employer's Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act with Respect to Members of the Palo Alto Police Officers Association and Rescinding Resolution No. 8896

Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Fix the Employer's Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act with Respect to Members of the Palo Alto Police Officers Association and Rescinding Resolution No. 8896

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the Cap-and-Trade Revenue Utilization Policy for the Use of Revenue from the Sale of Allocated Allowances in California's Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Auctions

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the Continuation of the Palo Alto Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Approve the Residential Customer Connect Pilot Program, Approve a Contract with Elster Solution LLC for up to $450,455, and Adopt a Resolution Approving Pilot Scale Time-of-Use Electric Rates for Residential Customers

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Approve Updated Ten-Year Electric and Gas Energy Efficiency Goals for 2014 to 2023

Approval of Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Purchase Multi-Band Portable Radios, With Matching City Funds of 20 Percent for an amount Not to Exceed of $46,000

Public Hearing: Approval of a Record of Land Use Action for a Site and Design Application for the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority's (JPA) Initial Flood Protection Project (Highway 101 to San Francisco Bay), Adoption of a Park Improvement Ordinance for Modifications to the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course and the John Fletcher Byxbee Recreation Area, and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Exception to Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 10.48 to Allow Transfer of Soil from the Stanford University Medical Center Construction Project to the Palo Alto Golf Course and Adjacent Areas

Approval of Stanford University Medical Center Annual Report and Compliance with the Development Agreement

Acceptance of a Final Map Street Dedication at 382 and 384 Curtner Avenue

City Council Seeking Public Input for The 2013 City Council Priorities

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Loan Request From Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the Amount of $5,820,220 for the Acquisition of 567-595 Maybell Avenue (continued from November 5, 2012-staff request item be continued to November 19, 2012)

Gary Fazzino

Gary Fazzino Resolution

Review of the October 18, 2012 Housing and Community Development (HCD) Response Letter Regarding the City's Draft Housing Element

Status Report on Current High Speed Rail and Caltrain Electrification Issues Submitted for Council Review and Comment

Final Annual Public Review of Stanford University's Compliance with Development Agreement for the Sand Hill Road Corridor projects

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance to Provide Appropriation of $1 Million for a Loan Commitment for the Rehabilitation of Stevenson House

Update of Parking Program and Review and Direction on Parking Policy Strategies

Approval of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto on Behalf of the Cable Joint Powers Agency and Comcast Corporation of California IX, Inc. For The Use of Fiber; Approval of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto on Behalf of the Joint Powers and the Cities of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, and the Town of Atherton for Storage and Operation of I-Net Equipment; and Approval of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto on Behalf of the Joint Powers and the Palo Alto Unified School District, the Ravenswood City School District, the Menlo Park City School District, the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, and the Sequoia Union High School District Covering Shared I-Net Responsibilities; and Approval of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto on Behalf of the Joint Powers and Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. Covering the Provision of Internet Services to I -Net Connected Institutions.

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Stewardship Agreement Between The City of Palo Alto and Acterra in the Amount of $10,000 for the Initial year of Services for the Enid W. Pearson Arastradero Preserve

Utilities Advisory Commission and Finance Committee Recommendation that the City Council Approve the Proposed Definition of Carbon Neutrality to Use in the Development of a Plan to Achieve a Carbon Neutral Electric Supply Portfolio by 2015

Award of Contract to Ideal Computer Services, Inc. for Hardware Support

Approval of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto on Behalf of the Cable Joint Powers Agency and the Midpeninsula Community Media Center, Inc. for Cablecasting Equipment Funding Support

Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Power Purchase Agreement with Brannon Solar LLC for the Purchase of Electricity over 25 years at a Cost not to Exceed $91 Million

Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Fix the Employer's Contribution Under the Public Employee's Medical and Hospital Care Act with Respect to Members of the Palo Alto Fire Chiefs' Association and Rescinding Resolution No. 8666

Notice of City Manager's Public Hearing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

Study Session with the Public Art Commission

Adoption of Form 806, as Required by the California Fair Political Practices Commission, to Provide for Reporting of Election of City Council Members to Stipended Positions, such as Mayor and Vice-Mayor

Maybell Ave. Acquisition Loan Request - Late Packet

Appointments of Jennifer Hetterly and Ed Lauing to the Parks and Recreation Commission for Two Full Terms Ending on December 31, 2015

Status Report on Current High Speed Rail and Caltrain Electrification Issues Submitted for Council Review and Comment

CITY COUNCIL SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE 2013 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES

Approval of Contract Amendment No. Six with Group 4 Architecture, Inc., for Additional Design Services for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Project, to Add $692,810 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $8,595,231, which includes funding for all three Libraries Utilizing Bond Funds

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $549,000 to Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070 and Approval of Contract with JJR Construction, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $785,716 for the 2012 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Resurfacing Project: Lytton Avenue/Channing Avenue

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 for Additional Construction Management Services with Turner Construction, Inc., to add $2,052,016 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,835,761 for all three Libraries Utilizing Bond Funds

CITY COUNCIL SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT FOR THE 2013 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Loan Request from Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the Amount of $5,820,220 for the Acquisition of 567-595 Maybell Avenue

1095 Channing

AT&T Appeal

COLLEAGUES MEMO FROM VICE MAYOR SCHARFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS HOLMAN AND SCHMID REGARDING RE-EVALUATION OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL PROTECTIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 for Additional Construction Management Services with Turner Construction, Inc., to add $2,052,016 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,835,761 for all three Libraries Utilizing Bond Funds

Fire Utilization Study Recommendations Update

Fire Utilization Study Recommendations Update

Approval of Annual Report of Williamson Act Contracts Within the City of Palo Alto

Approval of Increase to Purchase Order with One Workplace to Add $71,646 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $703,794 for Standard Furniture for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center

Quarterly Utilities Issues Updated for 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012

Human Relations Commission Recommends Adoption of a Resolution In Support of an Amendment to the United States and California Constitutions to State "Corporations are Not People and Money is Not Speech" in Response to United States Supreme Court Decision of Citizen's United vs. Federal Communications Commission

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Advisory Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on January 31, 2014

November 6 Election Information- Polling Places

Colleague’s Memo from Mayor Yeh, Council Members Price and Shepherd Regarding a Council Youth Commission Liaison

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks and Recreation Commission for Four Terms Ending on December 31, 2015

Senator Simitian Potential List of Topics

Certificate of Public Convenience Notice of Meeting

COLLEAGUE’S MEMO FROM MAYOR YEH, COUNCIL MEMBERS PRICE AND SHEPHERD REGARDING A COUNCIL YOUTH COMMISSION LIAISON

Approval of Letter of Intent to Participate in Cool Cities Challenge

Approval of a Contract with NOVA Partners, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $756,933 for Construction Management Services for the Main Library Measure N Project - Capital Improvement Program Project PE-11000

Recommendation on Economic Development Policy and Input on Outreach and Development Process for Update of Comprehensive Plan Business and Economics Element

Adoption of (1) Resolution of Intent and (2) Ordinance to Amend the Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of Palo Alto to Implement California Government Code Section 20475: Different level of benefits provided for new employees, Section 21363.1: 3.0% @ 55 Full Formula, and Section 20037: Three Year Final Compensation for Safety Police Employee

Approval of Contract with Muzak, LLC, in the Amount of $201,992 for Media Broadcast System for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center (CIP PE-09006)

Adoption of Resolution Relating to Amendments to Utility Rate Schedule E-16 (Unmetered Electric Service)

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012

Approval of Contract in a Not to Exceed Amount of $545,338 with Forrest Richardson & Associates for Design Services and Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Golf Course Redesign and the Potential Expansion of the Baylands Athletic Center and Adoption of the Budget Amendment Ordinance to Reallocate $545,338 from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund to the Recreation Division Operating Budget.

Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance to Place Temporary Moratorium on use of "Exempt Floor Area Ratio" Parking Exemption Contained in Section 18.52.060(c) of the Zoning Ordinance in the Downtown and California Avenue Assessment Districts

NLC Voting Delegates

Assemblyman Rich Gordon

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and Casa Olga Relating to the University Avenue Area Off- Street Parking Assessment District

Response to Colleague's Memo on Employee Benefits

Public Discussion of Employee Pension, Health Care, Compensation and Other Benefits and Strategies for the Future

Proposed Updates to the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Power Purchase Agreement with Brannon Solar LLC for the Purchase of Electricity over 25 Years at a Cost Not to Exceed $91 Million

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Approve the Proposed Definition of Carbon Neutrality to Use in the Development of a Plan to Achieve a Carbon Neutral Electric Supply Portfolio by 2015

Update on Potential Food Scrap Collection Pilot for Residents

Approval of a Final Map to Create Six New Residential Condominium Units at 382 and 384 Curtner Avenue

City of Palo Alto’s Energy Risk Management Report for the Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012

Public Meeting: Approval of the Retention of the Charleston Road/Arastradero Road - Phase II Trial Restriping Improvements between El Camino Real and Gunn High School

Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Ratifying the Resource Adequacy Transfer Agreement Transferring a Portion of the City’s Resource Adequacy Capacity from the High Winds Energy Center to NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, in 2013 and 2014

Approval of a Final Map to Create Six New Residential Condominium Units at 382 and 384 Curtner Avenue

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for the Sale of System Resource Adequacy Electricity Capacity to NextEra Energy Power Marketing, LLC, for Calendar Year 2013

COLLEAGUES MEMO FROM MAYOR YEH AND COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMAN REQUESTING COUNCIL TO PASS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALO ALTO IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 34 (THE SAFE CALIFORNIA ACT)

Conflict of Interest Biennial Notice

Response to Colleague's Memo on Employee Benefits

Policy and Services Committee Recommendations for Annual Council Priority Setting Process

Request for Council to Review Site Plan and Massing Concepts for 27 University Avenue, to Direct Staff to Execute Letter of Intent with TheatreWorks, and to Authorize Staff to Prepare Advisory Ballot Measure Language for Council Consideration

27 University Avenue - Attachment B

27 University Avenue - Attachment C

Approval of Professional Services: 1) Contract with Fukuji Planning and Design in Amount of $139,500 for Preliminary Design Concept Services; 2) Contract with Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners in the Amount of $16,500 for Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering and Arborist Report Services; and 3) Contract with Fergus Garber Young Consultants in the Amount of $85,000 for Urban Design and Architectural Services 4) Contact with Metropolitan Planning Group in Amount of $45,000 for Project Management for Real Property at 27 University Avenue to be Funded By the Stanford Medical Center Intermodal Transit Funds with a Budget Amendment Ordinance totaling $286,000

Approval of a Contract with Air & Lube Systems, Inc., in the Amount of $318,031.78 for Repair of In-Ground Vehicle Lifts at the Municipal Services Center, Capital Improvement Program Project VR-12001

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report

Adoption of Resolution Amending 2012-2014 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA) to Change the Title and Salary of One Position

Colleagues Memo from Mayor Yeh and Vice Mayor Scharff Regarding Council Contingency Funds in the Amount of $25,000 for Neighborhood Grants

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MYRNA MCCALEB UPON HER RETIREMENT

Policy and Services Committee Recommendations for Annual Council Priority Setting Process

Authorization to Explore Formal "Partnership Cities" Relationship with the Yangpu District of China

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan To Incorporate Certain Findings of the Palo Alto Rail Corridor Study and Approval of a Negative Declaration.

Community Partnership Presentation – 20 Years of Clean Bay Business Program

2011-2012 Annual Review of Compliance with the “Mayfield” Development Agreement with Stanford University

Preliminary Review of Proposed Palo Alto Housing Corporation (PAHC) Affordable Senior Housing Development at 567-595 Maybell Avenue

Third Semi-Annual Long-term Electric Acquisition Plan (LEAP) Update

Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Police Canine Aris z Kaplickeho hamru Upon His Retirement

Approval of Work Plan and Schedule for Potential Infrastructure Finance Measure for the November 2014 Ballot

Proclamation of the Council in Support of Plug-In Day, September 23, 2012

Work Plan and Schedule for Potential Infrastructure Finance Measure for the November 2014 Ballot

CPAC PowerPoint Presentation

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $250,000 to Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070 to be used in the Alma Street Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Project; and Approval with Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. In The Amount Not to Exceed $1,401,930 for the Alma Street HSIP Project, the 4th of 6 Contracts in the 2012 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2013 Budget to Provide Additional Appropriations of $191,027 and Approval of a Purchase Order with RB Resources to add $191,027 for Total Amount Not to Exceed $287,524 for the Installation of Furniture and Equipment in the Development Center

Adoption of an Amendment to Resolution of Intent No. 9245 of the Council of the City of Palo Alto to Set December 10, 2012 as the New Public Hearing Date for the Establishment of Underground Utility District Number 47 (Portions Of Homer, Cowper, Addison, Middlefield, Channing and Webster)

Approval of Amendment Number 1 to Contract #C10131396 in the Amount of $1,299,122 with CDM Smith Inc. to Provide Additional Services Associated With the Reservoir, Pump Station, and Well at El Camino Park and Mayfield Pump Station Augmentation Project WS-08002, for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $5,127,802

Request for Authorization to Increase the Legal Services Agreement with Moscone Emblidge Sater & Otis (formerly Otis & Iriki) by an Additional $150,000 for an Amount not to Exceed $235,000 for Legal Services Related to Public Works Construction Matters

Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Marilyn Keller Upon the Completion of Her Term as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner

Project Sentinel Contract Extension

Approval of Contract With Michael Gennaco and Stephen Connolly of OIR Group for up to Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,500 Per Year for Independent Police Auditor Services

Approval of City Response to the Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Cycle - continued from September 4, 2012 Council Meeting

Board and Commission Vacancy Notice

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Pension and Other Post- Employment Benefits

Proclamation and Flag Ceremony for the Sister City of Linkoping

COLLEAGUES MEMO REQUESTING COUNCIL PASS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALO ALTO IN OPPOSITION TO MEASURE C

Approval of Final Response to Grand Jury Report on Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits

RHNA Letter REDLINED

395 Page Mill

Input on Outreach and Development Process for Update of Comprehensive Plan Business and Economics Element

City Council Annual Priority Setting Process

Approval of Amendment No. 19 to the Contract with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board for Rail Shuttle Bus Administration to Extend the Term for One Year and Add $51,980 for a Total Not To Exceed Amount of $2,877,244

Approval of Contract with ADPI West for Ambulance Billing Services for Up to Five Years in a Total Amount not to Exceed $900,000

Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the State of California Department of Community Services and Development 2012-2014 Direct Payment Program Agreement No. 12Y-1418 Governing the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department's Administration of Home Energy Assistance Program Funds

Approval and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Three Phase Line Construction in a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $607,997 for the Electric Underground Rebuild and Re-conductor Project on the City's Electric Distribution System Near Middlefield and San Antonio Road

Adoption of Two Resolutions: (1) Adopting a New Compensation Plan for Management and Professional and (2) Amending Chapter 9 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Revise Rules Related to Probationary Periods

Approval of a Contract for Up to Five Years with York Risk Services Group, Inc. In a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,175,000 for Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Services.

Approval of Purchase Order with Leader Industries in an Amount Not to Exceed $393,267 for the Purchase of Two Ambulances (Scheduled Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Capital Improvement Program VR-13000)

Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to the Rotary Club of Palo Alto

Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Arlene Demore Upon her Retirement

2nd Reading: Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Massage Regulations

2nd Reading: Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting a Plan for Improvements at Cogswell Plaza

Request for City Council to Cancel the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2012 and Call for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Approval of Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for 2010 Measure B Vehicle Registration Fee Local Road Improvement and Repair Program

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits

Approval of City Response to the Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Cycle

City of Palo Alto's Ballot for 2012-13 Peninsula Division Executive Committee Elections

Request for Authorization to Submit a Grant Proposal to the County of Santa Clara for the "Stanford and Palo Alto Trail Program: Connecting the Bay to Ridge" for $10.4 Million of Recreation Funds Established by the County/Stanford Trails Agreement

Proclamation Recognizing Suicide Prevention Week, September 9-15, 2012

Proclamation Declaring the Month of September to be Emergency Preparedness Month

Approval of City Positions for the 2012 League of California Cities Resolutions

Update on Public Opinion Research Request for Proposals

Request for Authorization to Submit a Grant Proposal to the County of Santa Clara for the "Stanford and Palo Alto Trail Program: Connecting the Bay to Ridge" for $10.4 Million of Recreation Funds Established by the County/Stanford Trails Agreement

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits

Gifts to the City Fiscal Year 2012

Finance Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 to Adjust Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures in Accordance with the Recommendations in the Midyear Report

City Council Protocols and Procedures

Consideration of a Vote of Support for the Revote High Speed Rail Initiative

City of Palo Alto Response to the Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Housing Element Cycle

Cover Memo

Approval of a Record of Land Use Action for the Reconstruction of the Historic Residence at 564 University Avenue

Approval of Detailed Sidewalk and Plaza Design for California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project

Approval of a Record of Land Use Action for the Reconstruction of the Historic Residence at 564 University Avenue

Informational Report on Installation of Trash Capture Devices in the Municipal Storm Drain System as Part of Palo Alto's Short-Term Trash Reduction Plan

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report

Approval of Detailed Sidewalk and Plaza Design for California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project

Request for Approval of Master Service Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. For Internet Connectivity Services

Finance Committee recommendation to reconfigure the Palo Alto Golf Course, and staff recommendation to negotiate an amendment to existing contract with Golf Course Architect Forest Richardson & Associates to complete Finance Committee's recommended design and environmental impact analysis for up to $336,835

Approval of a Contract with Valentine Corporation In The Amount of $1,947,368.50 for Channing Avenue/Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain Improvements - Phase II, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-11101

Approval of a Contract with O'Grady Paving, Inc. in the Amount of $2,135,714, for the 2012 Asphalt Paving Project, the 3rd of 6 Contracts in the 2012 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Weed Abatement Report and Ordering Cost of Abatement to be a Special Assessment on the Respective Properties Described Therein

Review and Recommend Approval of Massage Ordinance

Proposed Revenue Increases and Expenditure Reductions for Animal Services

Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Plan for Improvements to Cogswell Plaza

Adoption of Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2012-13 Secured and Unsecured Property Tax Levy for the City of Palo Alto’s General Obligation Bond Indebtedness (Measure N)

Final Retiree Medical Actuarial Report

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012

Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Electricity Resource Adequacy Capacity Products for Calendar Year 2013 in an Amount Not to Exceed $2 Million

Attached you will find documents relating to any measure to appear on the City's November 6, 2012 Special Election.

Adoption of Resolution Amending Section 1401 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Adopt a New Memorandum of Agreement with Service Employees' International Union Local 521

Notice of Vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on January 31, 2014

Adoption of A Resolution Implementing Terms for Police Managers’ Association Pursuant to Government Code Section 3505

2012: The Year We Embrace and Begin Implementation of Open Data in Palo Alto

Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference

Direction to City Clerk to Use the Secretary of States' Randomized Alphabet Drawing for the Order of Candidates' Names on the November 6, 2012 Ballot

Appointment To The Planning And Transportation Commission For One Unexpired Term Ending On July 31, 2013

Adoption of A Resolution Implementing Terms for Police Managers’ Association Pursuant to Government Code Section 3505

2012: The Year We Embrace and Begin Implementation of Open Data in Palo Alto

Approval of an Agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates Inc. for Up to Three Years in an Amount not to Exceed a Total of $303,000 for Federal Legislative Representation

Consideration of a Vote of Support for the Revote High Speed Rail Initiative

180 Hamilton Avenue, Casa Olga

Project Safety Net Community Presentation

Approval of Contract Amendment with Baker & Taylor to Add $40,000.00 for Digital Format Books for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,290,000.00

Direction on Downtown Parking Strategies and Approval of Trial Residential Permit Parking Program In and Around the Professorville Neighborhood

Approval of a Contract with Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $518,400 for the Relocation of a 96-Inch Diameter Storm Drain Pipeline on East Bayshore Road Near San Francisquito Creek, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06101

Adoption of Resolution Placing an Initiative Measure on November 2012 Ballot to Permit Three Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Operate in Palo Alto

Cool Cities Challenge

Interview of Henry Wong for the Planning and Transportation Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2013

Approval of Fiscal Year 2012 Reappropriation Requests to be Carried Forward into Fiscal Year 2013

City Auditor’s Office Fiscal Year 2013 Proposed Workplan and Risk Assessment

Council Priority Setting Process

Brown Act Training

Public Hearing: Review of Draft 2007-2014 Housing Element and Authorization to Submit to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan and Approval of a Negative Declaration (continued from May 21, 2012)

Approval of Contract with Green Earth Engineering & Construction Inc. in the Amount of $388,000 for Demolition and Construction Work for the Cowper/Webster (Lot J) Parking Garage Structure Repair Project (CIP PF-10002)

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Revisions to the City of Palo Alto Energy Risk Management Policy

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the 2012 Rail Corridor Study Report and Amending the Transportation Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Certain Findings of the Report (continued from 6/25/12) (Staff requests item be continued to September 17, 2012)

Discussion of Scope of Work and Methodology Utilized for the Cost of Services Study

Energy/Compost Facility Action Plan Presentation; and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C11136602 with Alternative Resources, Inc. in the Amount of $290,224 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $517,682 for Assistance with the Energy/Compost Facility Action Plan Implementation and Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance

Acceptance of the Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP); Provide Direction to Staff to Develop a Financing Plan, and, for Biosolids, to A) Retire the Incinerators; B) Prepare a Biosolids Facility Plan; and C) Coordinate Biosolids Options with the Energy/Compost Facility Evaluation; Regional Water Quality Control Plant CIP WQCP 10001

Appointments of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board for Two Full Terms and One Unexpired Term Ending on September 30, 2015

Appointments To The Planning And Transportation Commission For Two Terms Ending On July 31, 2016 And One Unexpired Term Ending On July 31, 2013

Appointments of Candidates for the Utilities Advisory Commission for Three Terms Ending on June 30, 2015

Colleagues Memo From Vice Mayor Scharff and Council Members Burt, Holman, and Schmid on Council Direction Regarding “Benefits Strategy”

Public Hearing: Discussion and Direction Regarding City Policy for the Use of Utility Substation Sites, City Hall and Other City Property for Siting Wireless Communications Facilities (continued from June 25, 20, Public Hearing Closed)

Architectural Review Board Interviews

Utilities Advisory Commission Interviews

Planning & Transportation Commission Interviews

Review of Draft Housing Element and Recommendation for Authorization to Submit to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (continued from 6/14/12)

Review of Draft Housing Element and Recommendation for Authorization to Submit to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (continued from June 14, 2012 meeting)

Golf Course Contracts

Review of Draft Housing Element and Recommendation for Authorization to Submit to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (continued from 6/14/12)

Review Human Needs Assessment

Palo Alto History Museum's Business Plan for a Roth Building Lease

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File an Application for 2012/2013 Transportation Development Act Funds in the Amount of $43,359 for Fabian Way Enhanced Bike Lane Improvements Project

Finance Committee Recommendations Regarding Water and Wastewater Rates Policy Issues

Palo Alto's Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report to Expand the Plastic Bag Restriction Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 5.35) to include all Retail Services and Restaurants and to Implement a Store Charge for Paper Checkout Bag Use

Annual Adoption of the City’s Investment Policy

Adoption of a Resolution Relating to Amendment to Utilities Rate Schedule E-15 (Service Connections) and Rules and Regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 26 and 27 (General Utility Service, Application for Service, Establishment of Credit, Deposits, Billing Adjustments, Fiber Optics Regulations, and Generating Facilities Interconnections)

Adoption of Resolution Determining the Proposed Calculation of the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2013

Fiscal Year 2013 Proposed Budget Review Follow-Up Items Public Hearing – Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, including the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Improvement Program, and Changes to the Municipal Fee Schedule; Adoption of 10 Resolutions to: 1) Adopt a Dark Fiber Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 2) Amend Gas Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Decrease and Amend Utility Rules and Regulations; 3) Adopt a Wastewater Collection Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 4) Adopt a Water Utility Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules; 5) Amend Storm Drain Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 6) Amend Refuse Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 7) Amend the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional and Council Appointees; 8) Amend the 2010-2011 Memorandum of Agreement for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); 9) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); and 10) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA) (Continued from June 11, 2012)

Review of Draft Housing Element and Recommendation for Authorization to Submit to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

Update Regarding Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)

Human Services Needs Assessment

Review and Recommend Approval of Massage Ordinance

Public Hearing – Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, including the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Improvement Program, and Changes to the Municipal Fee Schedule; Adoption of 10 Resolutions to: 1) Adopt a Dark Fiber Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 2) Amend Gas Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Decrease and Amend Utility Rules and Regulations; 3) Adopt a Wastewater Collection Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 4) Adopt a Water Utility Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules; 5) Amend Storm Drain Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 6) Amend Refuse Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 7) Amend the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional and Council Appointees; 8) Amend the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); 9) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); and 10) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA)

Approval of a Tentative Map and Record of Land Use Action to Create Six Residential Condominium Units at 382 and 384 Curtner Avenue

Public Hearing – Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, including the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Improvement Program, and Changes to the Municipal Fee Schedule; Adoption of 10 Resolutions to: 1) Adopt a Dark Fiber Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 2) Amend Gas Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Decrease and Amend Utility Rules and Regulations; 3) Adopt a Wastewater Collection Utility Rate Increase and Amend Utility Rate Schedules; 4) Adopt a Water Utility Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules; 5) Amend Storm Drain Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 6) Amend Refuse Utility Rate Schedules for a Rate Increase; 7) Amend the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional and Council Appointees; 8) Amend the 2010-2011 Compensation Plan for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); 9) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); and 10) Amend the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA)

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C10135025 in the Amount of $266,647 with Alta Planning + Design for Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment Services for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Overpass at Highway 101 (PE-11011) and Feasibility Study of Adobe Creek Reach Trail Project Leading to the Overpass for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $338,929.

Public Hearing – Assessment for California Avenue Area Parking Bonds – Plan G: FY 2012-2013; Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Engineer’s Report and Assessment Roll, California Avenue Parking Project No. 92-13 (For Fiscal Year 2012-2013)

Approval of Contract with Graham Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $847,510 for the Pavement Resealing Project, the 2nd of 6 Contracts in the 2012 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

World Music Day Proclamation

SAP Audit

Appeal Of An Architectural Review Approval And A Record Of Land Use Action Regarding the Director's Architectural Review Approval Of A Three Story Development Consisting Of 84 Rental Residential Units In 104,971 Square Feet Within The Upper Floors, 50,467 S.F. Ground Floor Research And Development Area, Subterranean And Surface Parking Facilities, And Offsite Improvements, With Two Concessions Under State Housing Density Bonus Law (GC65915), and Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, On A 2.5 Acre Parcel At 195 Page Mill Road And 2865 Park Boulevard.

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Monthly Construction Contract Report

Approval of Budget and Schedule for Technical Analysis of Hazardous Materials Implications for Zoning at Industrial Locations and for Plating Shop Operations at Communications and Power Industries (CPI) at 811 Hansen Way

Approval of a Contract Amendment with BMS Design Group Contract (C11138343) to Extend the Term and Add $25,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $225,000 for the Palo Alto Rail Corridor Study

City of Palo Alto’s Energy Risk Management Report for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012

Appointment of Paul Goldstein as the Palo Alto Bicycle Advisory Committee Representative to the Valley Transportation Authority's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

2nd Reading: Adoption of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Located at 335 and 355 Alma Street from CD-C(P) and CN-N(P) to PC Planned Community Zone (PC________) for a Mixed Office and Retail, Four-Story, 50 Foot Tall Building (and a 70 Foot Tall Corner Tower Feature) on the Former Shell Station Site. The Project Includes Exceptions to the Daylight Plane and 35 Foot Height Limit Within 150 Feet of Residential Property. (First Reading May 14, 2012 - Passed 7-2)

Resolution Calling for a General Municipal Election

Approval of Budget and Schedule for Technical Analysis of Hazardous Materials Implications for Zoning at Industrial Locations and for Plating Shop Operations at Communications and Power Industries (CPI) at 811 Hansen Way

Draft Housing Element Early Packet Distribution

Fiscal Year 2013 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule

Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Wrap Memo and Municipal Fee Staff Report

Selection of Option for Connectivity Between the Art Center and the Main Library (CIPs PE-11000, PF-07000)

NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 20-26, 2012

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $249,918 to Provide an Additional Appropriation for the Electrical/Mechanical Systems Upgrade Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (WQ-80021); and Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with DTN Engineers, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $249, 918 for Electrical/Mechanical Systems Design at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant-Capital Improvement Program WQ-80021

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO TERRY ACEBO-DAVIS ON THE COMPLETION OF TWO TERMS SERVING ON THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL SMIT ON THE COMPLETION OF ONE TERM SERVING THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ROGER BLOOM UPON HIS RETIREMENT

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - November 6, 2012 - Fees and Length of Candidates Statements

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Incorporating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan and Approval of a Negative Declaration (This Item to be Continued to July 9, 2012)

Approval of Policy & Services Committee Recommendations on Infrastructure Funding

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and Casa Olga Relating to the University Avenue Area Off-Street Parking Assessment District

Rail Committee Status Report on Current High Speed Rail and Caltrain Electrification Submitted for Council Review and Comment

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $955,320 and Approval of Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with California Plus Engineering, Inc. in the Total Amount of $2,330,000 for the Power Monitoring & Standby Generators Replacement Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021 & VR-11000

Update and Council Input Regarding the Status of the Valley Transportation Authority - Bus Rapid Transit Project

Selection Of Candidates To Be Interviewed For The Architectural Review Board For Two Full Terms And One Unexpired Term Ending On September 30, 2015

Selection Of Candidates To Be Interviewed For The Planning And Transportation Commission For Two Terms Ending On July 31, 2016 And One Unexpired Term Ending On July 31, 2013

Selection Of Candidates To Be Interviewed For The Utilities Advisory Commission For Three Terms Ending On June 30, 2015

Proclamation Recognizing the Hua Kuang Chinese Reading Room

Adoption of Resolution Amending Section 1601 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Adopt a New Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Palo Alto Police Officers' Association (PAPOA)

Request for Continuance of the Public Hearing: Appeal Of An Architectural Review Approval And A Record Of Land Use Action Regarding the Director's Architectural Review Approval Of A Three Story Development Consisting Of 84 Rental Residential Units In 104,971 Square Feet Within The Upper Floors, 50,467 S.F. Ground Floor Research And Development Area, Subterranean And Surface Parking Facilities, And Offsite Improvements, With Two Concessions Under State Housing Density Bonus Law (GC65915), and Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, On A 2.5 Acre Parcel At 195 Page Mill Road And 2865 Park Boulevard. (STAFF REQUESTS ITEM TO BE CONTINUED TO JUNE 4, 2012)

Animal Services

Continued Discussion on Infrastructure Funding Options for the November 2012 Ballot

Acceptance of the Long Range Financial Forecast for Fiscal Years 2012 to 2022

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Informational Update Report on Transition of the Palo Alto Airport (PAO) from Santa Clara County to the City of Palo Alto

Public Hearing to Hear Objections to the Levy of Proposed Assessments on the Palo Alto Downtown Business Improvement District and Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Report of the Advisory Board and Levying Assessment for Fiscal Year 2013 on the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District

Approval of the City’s 2012 Federal and State Legislative Program

PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Proposition 218 - Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Utility Rate Schedules R-1, R-2, and R-3 for a Refuse Rate Increase; Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2012 to Adjust Projected Revenues and Expenses in Refuse Fund and Authorize Short Term Loan from General Fund to Refuse Fund

Results of Refuse Cost of Service Study and Plan for Restructure of Refuse Rates

Budget Presentation

Council Retreat #3 - Continued Discussion on Infrastructure Investment & Renewal

Draft Rail Corridor Study Report Update

Approval of Amendment No. Five to Agreement with the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, Inc. to Provide a Contribution in the Amount of $200,000 from the Residential Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2011/12 to be Expended Through Fiscal Year 2015/16

Approval of Amendment Eight to the Agreement With the County of Santa Clara for Abatement of Weeds to Change the Method for Setting Abatement Fees and Costs

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $410,000 and Approval of Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the City's Fair-Share Contribution for the Oregon Expressway Improvement Project

Report on Surplus Property Donated to Nonprofit Organizations and Contributions to the City from Those Nonprofit Organizations

Discussion of Zoning Amortization Study and Options Related to Communications and Power Industries (CPI) at 811 Hansen Way

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012

BID

Proclamation - May as National Preservation Month

Approval of 2010-11 Public Improvement Corporation Financial Statement

Review and Recommendation of Final Draft of the Joint Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) and City of Palo Alto Guiding Principles

Review and Referral of Comments and Questions to the Community Advisory Committee on the four Staff Generated Conceptual Draft Land Options

Review and Provide Suggestions to the Palo Alto Manager and PAUSD Superintendent on the Composition of the Community Advisory Committee

Review and Direction Regarding Draft Preferred Scenario for Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation

Update and Direction on Final City Response Regarding One Bay Area Transportation Grant Program Criteria

Staff and Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendations on Proposed Water Utility Rate Adjustments Effective July 1, 2012

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation on Proposed Wastewater Collection Utility Rate Adjustments Effective July 1, 2012

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation on Fiber Optic Utility Proposed Rate Adjustments Effective July 1, 2012

Gas Utility Five-Year Financial Projections (FY 2013 - FY 2017)

Electric Utility Five Year Financial Projections (FY 2013 - FY 2017)

El Camino Park

Recommendations on Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and the Draft 2012/13 Annual Action Plan

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface Water Drainage) Reflecting a 2.9% CPI Rate Increase to $11.73 Per Month Per Equivalent Residential Unit for Fiscal Year 2013

Recommended Refuse Residential Rate Increase Effective Fiscal Year 2013

Recommendation that Council Adopt the Draft Cubberley Guiding Principles, Confirm the City Manager's Appointments to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and Review the Conceptual Site Plans Prepared Jointly by the Staff of the PAUSD and City of Palo Alto (continued from 04/09/12)

Finance Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 to Adjust Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures in Accordance with the Recommendations in the Midyear Report

Adoption of an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the 1997 Sand Hill Road Development Agreement to Extend Lease on El Camino Park and to Remove Approximately 10.25 Acres of Land (Searsville and Fremont Roads) in Santa Clara County from Special Condition Area B to be Used for Central Energy. (Cogeneration) Facility.

Approval of an Amendment No. One to the Amended and Restated Stewardship Agreement Between The City of Palo Alto and Acterra in the Amount of $54,496 for the Initial year of Services for the Enid W. Pearson Arastradero Preserve

Storm Drain Oversight Committee Review of FY2011 Storm Drainage Fund Expenditures

Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Modifying the City of Palo Alto Utilities’ Long‐term Electric Acquisition Plan’s Strategy Related to the Renewable Portfolio Standard

Overview of California’s Cap‐and‐Trade Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Impacts on the Operation of Electric and Gas Utilities

Proclamation Recognizing Municipal Clerks Week

Appointment to Utilities Advisory Commission

Appointment to Public Art Commission

Appointment to Human Relations Commission

Recommendation to Adopt Revised Draft Cubberley Guiding Principles

Approval of Retiree Medical Report and Assumption Changes

Golf Course Reconfiguration Project

Review and Recommend Council Approval of Proposed Updated Massage Ordinance

Discussion and Recommendation on Council Priority Setting Process

Request for Authorization to Increase Existing Contract with the Law Firm of Stubbs & Leone by an Additional $200,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $385,000

Approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Ranger Pipelines Incorporated in an Amount of $4,220,699 for Water Main Replacement Capital Improvement Program WS-09001 Project 23 and WS-10001 Project 24 in Crescent Park, Duveneck/St. Francis, Old Palo Alto, University Park, and Ventura Subdivisions

Approval of a Contract with Vellutini Corp., dba Royal Electric, in the Amount of $865,393 for the Replacement of an Electric Power Transformer at Hanover Substation

Approval of a Contract Modification for $10,510 for Alta Planning and Design to Complete the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $179,000 to CIP Project PE-12011, Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Bridge Replacement, Approval of a Contract with Nolte Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $519,177 for Design Services for the Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-12011, Approval of the Inclusion of Public Art in the Design and Construction of the Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Replacement Bridge, and Approval of a Cost Share Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Providing for Contribution of Local Matching Funds for the Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Replacement Bridge Project

Approval of Two Contract Amendments with Baker & Taylor to (1) Add $300,000 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,250,000 for Additional Library Collection Materials and (2) Add $100,000 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $189,000 for Additional Library Collection Services Associated with the Mitchell Park Library Opening

Approval of a Construction Contract with Republic Intelligent Transportation Services Inc. in the Amount of $924,740 to Supply & Install New Energy Efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) Street Lighting Luminaires

Approval of Permanent Traffic Calming Plan for College Terrace Neighborhood

Utilities Resource Policies and Plans

Approval of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $31,460 to Contract No. C09129898 with Golder Associates, Inc. for a Total Contract Amount of $150,460 for Development of Alternate LFG Flare Stack Design on Water Quality Control Plant Premises - Refuse Fund Capital Improvement Program Project RF-10002

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager from July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Monthly Construction Contract Report and Council Direction to Staff to Continue Construction Contract Monthly Reports

CITY OF PALO ALTO PROCLAMATION National Library Week, April 8-14, 2012

Recommendation from Policy & Services Committee to Approve Labor Guiding Principles

Update on 27 University Avenue

Independent Police Auditor Report for 2011

Request for Authorization to Increase Existing Contract with the Law Firm of Stubbs & Leone by an Additional $200,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $385,000

Attached are two documents received from Herb Borock regarding this issue

Community Partnership Presentation

Cubberley Guiding Principles

Adoption of Two Resolutions: (1) Amending Section 1601 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Adopt a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Palo Alto Police Officers’ Association (PAPOA), and (2) Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Palo Alto Police Officers’ Association Members

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager from July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

Mustard Seed Daycare

Edgewood 2nd Reading

Notice of Vacancies on Three Palo Alto Boards and Commissions

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $900,000 to Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070 to be used in the San Antonio Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Project; and Approval of a Contract with Granite Construction in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,302,963 for the San Antonio Highway Safety Improvement Program Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070

Water Fund Long Term Financial Projections

Wastewater Collection Fund Financial Projection

Elimination and Defunding of Capital Improvement Program Project PF-12005 (Council Conference Room Renovation); Approval of Capital Improvement Program Project PE-12017 (City Hall First Floor Renovation); Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $189,000; and Approval of a Contract with WMB Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $178,717 for Design of the City Hall First Floor Renovation Project

Approval of a Contract with SCS Field Services in a Not to Exceed Amount of $158,394 for the First Year to Provide Landfill Gas and Leachate Control Systems Maintenance, Monitoring and Reporting Services and to Exercise the Option of a Second and Third Year of the Contract

Approval of a Five Year Contract With ABM Janitorial Services in a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $3,447,346 to Provide Custodial Services at City Facilities and Approval of Amendment No. Four to Contract C07116703 with C-Way Custodian Services in the Amount of $89,000 (Current Contractor) to Extend Their Contract by 2.3 Months to Allow the New Contractor Time to Transition Their New Services Into Place

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $276,083 to Fund the Purchase of a Street Sweeper; and Approval of a Purchase Order with Owen Equipment Sales in an Amount Not to Exceed $262,936 for the Purchase of a Street Sweeper (Scheduled Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Capital Improvement Program Project VR-11000)

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000 to Fund the Purchase of Automotive Fuel; and Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order #4511000918 with Western States Oil for $100,000 Each Year for an Amount Not to Exceed $2,976,675 Over the Three-Year Term for the Provision of Automotive Fuel

Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with Southwest Construction & Property Management in the Total Amount of $740,968 for the Facility Repair & Retrofit Project No. 2 at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant – Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-04011

Presentation From SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure Regarding Utilities Organizational Assessment

Library Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Report for January 2012

Retiree Medical Discussion

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Monthly Construction Contract Report and Council Direction to Staff to Continue Construction Contract Monthly Reports

Approval of a Contract with Verde Design, Inc. in the Amount of $140,000 for Rinconada Park Long Range Project (CIP PE-12003)

Approval of a Contract with Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey (RHAA) in the Amount of $208,253 for Magical Bridge Playground Design (CIP PE-12013)

Resolutions Approving, Authorizing and Directing the Refinancing of the Outstanding 2001 and 2002 Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, City of Palo Alto University Avenue Area Off-Street Parking Assessment District

Approval of Amendment No.1 to Contract C11136602 with Alternative Resources, Inc. in the Amount of $29,700 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $227,758 for Assistance in Developing a Process and Timeline for Energy/Compost Facility Consideration; Approval of Contract C12143502 with Golder Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $193,713 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $213,113 for Final Landfill Cap Design and Landfill Capping-Related Services (CIP RF-11001); and Temporary Suspension of Landfill Capping and Compost Termination to Allow for the Establishment of a Process and Timeline for Consideration of an Energy/Compost Facility

Approval of a Contract with Golder Associates, Inc in the Amount of $227,136 to Assist with New Sewage Sludge Incinerator Air Regulations at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

Award of Contract with Ross McDonald Company, Inc., in the Amount of $648,412 for Custom Casework for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center (CIP PE-09006)

Adopt Ordinance to Close FY 2011 Budget and Authorize Re- Appropriations into FY 2012 Budget; Close Completed Capital Improvement Projects and Transfer Remaining Balances to Reserves; Approve the City's FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Approval to Submit Application to the State Water Resources Control Board for Grant Funding from the Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program for the Southgate Neighborhood Storm Drain Improvements and Green Street Project

Approval of an agreement for Professional Services with SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of Two Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand dollars ($225,000) for an Organizational Assessment of the Palo Alto Utilities Department

Approval of an agreement for Professional Services with SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of Two Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand dollars ($225,000) for an Organizational Assessment of the Palo Alto Utilities Department

Retiree Medical Actuarial Report Discussion

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2012

Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Plan for Improvement to Juana Briones Park Authorizing the Addition of a Park Restroom Located Adjacent to Fire Station Number 5 and Clemo Avenue

Presentation of Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission (IBRC) Report, Acknowledgment of IBRC for Outstanding Work, and Discussion of Potential Next Steps

Review and Acceptance of Annual Status Report on Developers' Fees for Fiscal Year 2011