2013 Year in Review (Continued from December 16, 2013)

Resolution for Mayor Scharff

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Continue the Palo Alto Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN) Program at the Rate of 16.5 cents per Kilowatt-hour for a 20-Year Contract and a Program Cap of 2 Megawatts

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution to 1) Terminate the City's Natural Gas Direct Access Program by Repealing Gas Rate Schedule G-4; 2) Eliminate Fixed and Custom Gas Commodity Rates for Large Commercial Customers by Repealing Gas Rate Schedules G-11 and G-12; and 3) Effect the Changes by Amending Gas Rate Schedules G-3 and G-8 and Utility Rates and Regulations 2, 3, 5, and 13

Follow-up discussion on Fire Department overtime

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 2013

Approval of Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with QLM Inc. in the Amount of $1,034,681 for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Landscaping Construction Project--Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021

Council Review and Policy Direction to Staff on the Residential Parking Permit Program Framework

Approval of a Contract with Walsh Electronic Systems Technology in a Total Amount of $419,823 for Phase III of the Video Surveillance and Intrusion Detection System Project (EL-04012) at Four of the City's Electric Substations

Adoption of a Resolution to Implement New Retirement Health Savings Plan and Designation of City Manager as Administrator of the Plan Document

Approval of a Contract with Finite Matters Ltd. For Budget Document Publication Software at a Cost Not to Exceed $221,330

Public Hearing: Recommendation From the Policy and Services Committee to Adopt an Ordinance for Penalties on Expired Permit Enforcement for Residential Projects

Public Hearing: Recommendation From Policy and Services Committee for Council to Adopt an Ordinance for Electric Vehicles Supply Equipment Requirement for all New Single Family Residential Constructions

Interviews of Candidates for the Storm Drain Oversight Committee

Approval of Contract Number C14152214 in the Amount of $2,000,000 with Toubar Equipment Company Inc. for Soil Brokering and Closure Maintenance Assistance Services at the Palo Alto Landfill and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Third Amendment of Lease PRC 7348.9 with the California State Lands Commission for Additional Use of Lands Claimed by the State

Direction on Maybell Options

Request for Authorization to Increase Compensation of Existing Legal Services Agreements with (1) the Law Firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP by $65,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $185,000 for Litigation Matters and (2) the Law Offices of Scott Pinsky by $40,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $80,000 for Litigation Matters

Colleagues Memo

Request Direction to Staff to Stay Enforcement of Vehicle Habitation Enforcement Ban Ordinance

Work Plan for 2015-2022 Housing Element for the 2014-2022 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Cycle

Staff Response to Questions on Housing Methodology and ABAG

California Avenue Streetscape Project

636 Waverley Street Appeal

3445 Alma Street Sign Appeal

Authorization to Submit Our Town Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Arts

2013 Year in Review

Boards and Commissions Applications Revisions

Discussion and Consideration of Recommendation to City Council on Renaming of Main Library

Approval of Contract Number C14152214 in the Amount of $2,000,000 with Toubar Equipment Company Inc. for Soil Brokering and Closure Maintenance Assistance Services at the Palo Alto Landfill and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Third Amendment of Lease PRC 7348.9 with the California State Lands Commission for Additional Use of Lands Claimed by the State

Transportation Demand Management Study Session

Annual Status Report Developers' Impact Fees - Early memo

Annual Review of the City's Renewable Procurement Plan, Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance and Carbon Neutral Energy Supplies

Junior Museum & Zoo Mutual Agreement

Approval of Banking Services Contract Extension with Wells Fargo for One Year in a Not to Exceed Amount of $120,000

Long-term Electric Acquisition Plan (LEAP) 2013 Update

Council Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding 567-595 Maybell Avenue

Transportation Survey 2013

Infrastructure Survey Findings, Recommendations and Next Steps

Year-end Update to Benefits Audit

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager form January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013

240 Hamilton Avenue mixed use building.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results

CalPERS Annual Valuation Reports for the City’s Miscellaneous and Safety Pension Plans as of June 30, 2012

City of Palo Alto’s Energy Risk Management Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

Cost Saving Plan That Would Reduce the Frequency to Every Other Week for Street Sweeping in Residential/Light Commercial Areas and Contracting Out the Palo Alto Street Sweeping Program

Approval of Amendment Number 2 to the Agreement with Waste Management of California, Inc. That Will Reduce the City's Annual "Put or Pay" Tonnage Commitments Through 2021 and Modify Other Terms and Conditions of the Disposal Agreement

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C13148737 with Advanced Design Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $85,886 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $320,755 for Design of Fire/Life Safety and Sprinklers for the Lucie Stern Community Theater and Community Center as Part of the Lucie Stern Buildings Mechanical / Electrical Upgrades Project PE-14015

Endorsement of the City's Participation in the Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition and Submittal of the City's Letter of Intent to Compete

Approval of Continuation of Council Consideration of an Appeal of the Director of Planning and Community Environment’s Architectural Review Approval of a new mixed-use development at 636 Waverley Street, a parcel in the CD-C(P) zone. The proposed four-story 10,278 sq. ft. building includes 4,800 sq. ft. of commercial uses on the first and second floors and two residential units on the third and fourth floors. The project provides 20 parking spaces in a below grade garage. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303 for 636 Waverley Street (STAFF REQUESTS THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 16, 2013)

Initiating a Community Conversation on the Future of the City Including the Comprehensive Plan, Planned Community Zoning, Parking and Traffic Strategies and Related Matters

Second Reading: Adoption of an Ordinance to Add Chapter 16.61 to the Municipal Code to Establish a Public Art Program for Private Development (First Reading, November 12, 2013 PASSED: 8-0 Burt absent)

Maddy Act

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Storm Drain Oversight Committee for Three Terms Ending on October 31, 2018

Potential List of Topics for the Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council

November 05, 2013 Election Results

Recommendation to Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Closing of FY2013 Budget, Including Reappropriation Requests, Closing Completed Capital Projects and Authorizing Transfers to Reserves; Approval of FY2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Fiscal Year 2013 Year-End Capital Improvement Program Projects Status Report

Recommendation to City Council to Adopt an Ordinance for Electric Vehicles Supply Equipment Requirement for all New Single Family Residential Constructions

Recommendation to City Council to Adopt an Ordinance for Penalties on Expired Permit Enforcement for Residential Projects

Recommend to Council the Expenditure of up to $30,000 From the Net Revenue Collected From 455 Bryant Street Rent, of Which 75 Percent is Committed to Teen Programs, to Hire an Hourly Staff Person to Develop and Maintain a Calendar of Events, Programs and Services for Palo Alto Teens; and, to Develop and Implement an Evening Drop in Program for Palo Alto High School Students at the New Mitchell Library and Community Center

Contract with Ghirardelli Associates for Cal Ave Transit Hub Corr.

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C09127499 with AssetWorks, lnc. in the Amount of $32,100 for a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $268,210 for Cloud Hosting Solution and Maintenance for a One Year Term with the Option to Renew Four Additional Years for the City’s FleetFocus and FuelFocus Fleet Transaction Management Systems

Approval of the Fourth Amendment to Extend the Lease with Thoits Bros., Inc. at 285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 100 for a Period of 32 Months and Approval of the First Amendment to Extend the Sublease with Survey Monkey at 285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 280 for a Period Of 22 Months for Use by the City Development Center

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Envisionware, Inc., for an Amount Not to Exceed $463,000 for the Automatic Materials Handling System at the Main Library, For a Total Contract Not Exceeding $1,000,000 for the Main and Mitchell Park Libraries

Approval of a Contract in the Amount of $693,073 with Naturescapes for Improvements to Eleanor Pardee Park Project PE-12012

Approval of a Contract With WatchGuard Video in the Amount of $296,470 and Additional Services of $8,530 for a Total Not to Exceed $305,000 for the Upgrade of Police Mobile In-Car Video System, Capital Improvement Program Project TE-11002

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the City's Power Purchase Agreement with Ameresco San Joaquin, LLC to Extend the Landfill Gas Electric Generating Facility's Commercial Operation Date to January 31, 2014

Adoption Of A Budget Amendment Ordinance In The Amount Of $125,000 For The First Year Funding Of A $250,000 Two-Year Agreement For Intensive Case Management In Collaboration With The Housing Subsidies From The County Of Santa Clara

Recommendation from the Council Appointed Officers Committee to Approve Amendment No. 2 to a Consulting Contract with Sherry L. Lund Associates to Increase the Scope of Services and Cost by $10,000 for a Total Year-Two Cost Not To Exceed $61,850, to be Funded from the Council Contingency Fund

Approval of a Contract in the Amount of $327,535 with MIG, Inc. for the Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan Project PE-13003

Colleague's Memo from Mayor Scharff, Vice Mayor Shepherd, Council Member Holman and Council Member Price, Regarding Expanding Smoking Ban in Downtown and California Avenue Business Districts

Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Public Nuisance and Setting December 9th, 2013 for a Public Hearing for Objections to Proposed Weed Abatement

Public Hearing: Adoption of Eight Ordinances: (1) Repealing Chapter 16.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.04, California Building Code, California Historical Building Code, and California Existing Building Code, 2013 Editions, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (2) Repealing Chapter 16.05 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.05, California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (3) Repealing Chapter 16.06 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.06, California Residential Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (4) Repealing Chapter 16.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.08, California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (5) Repealing Chapter 16.14 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.14, California Green Building Standard Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (6) Repealing Chapter 16.16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.16, California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (7) Repealing Chapter 16.17 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.17, California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; and (8) Repealing Chapter 15.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 15 to Adopt a new Chapter 15.04, California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings (First Reading: October 21, 2013 PASSED: 8-0 Klein absent)

Presentation to Council about Library Programs and Activities

Review and Recommend Adoption of an Ordinance for a New Chapter 18.15 (Residential Density Bonus) to Include in Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement Government Code Section 65915

Proposed Mixed-use Development on a 1.6 Acre Site Located at 3159 El Camino Real (between Acacia and Portage Avenues).

Edgewood Plaza PC $94,200 Public Benefit Payment

2nd Reading of the Ordinance

Safe Routes to School Improvements

Approval of Professional Services Contract with Coalfire Systems, Inc. for Information Security Risk Assessment in the Amount of $200,448

Approval of a Contract with Granite Construction Company in the Amount of $2,700,818 for the FY2014 Asphalt Paving Project, the 2nd of 2 Contracts in the FY 2014 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Renewable Energy Resources Procurement Plan in Compliance with the California Energy Commission's Enforcement Procedures for the Renewables Portfolio Standard for Local Publicly Owned Electric Utilities

Tefra Hearing Regarding Conduit Financing for the Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Project Located at 450, 470, 490 And 560 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, and Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Purpose of Financing and Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Various Educational Facilities and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto

Public Art in Private Development

Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Record of Land Use Action for an Architectural Review Approval for the Demolition of an Existing 7,000 square-foot, Two–story Commercial Building and the Construction of a four-story, 50-foot, Mixed-use Building with a New Floor Area of 15,000 square feet, Including a Non-appealed Variance to Encroach into the Required Seven-foot Special Setback along Hamilton Avenue and to Encroach into the Required Six-foot Special Setback along Ramona Street, on a Parcel Zoned CD-C(GF)(P) located at 240 Hamilton Avenue (STAFF REQUESTS THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN)

Second Reading of Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adding Chapter 9.64 (Regulation of Community Facilities) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety) to include Section 9.64.010 – Use of Community Facilities Prohibited from 10:30pm to Sunrise (First Reading; September 30, 2013, PASSED: 5-1-1 Holman no, Berman abstaining, Kniss, Price absent)

Draft User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy

Rail Committee Recommendation on the Preliminary Cost Estimates for Grade Separation and Trenching Studies

Approval of Outreach Plan to Solicit and Encourage Input from the Community on Palo Alto’s Core Values

Potential List of Topics for the Study Session with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) For the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For Fiscal Year 2013

SECOND READING: 1. Adoption of an Interim Ordinance to Amend Chapters 18.18, Downtown Commercial (CD) District, and 18.52, (Parking and Loading Requirements) to Make the Following Changes to be Effective for a Period of Two Years: a. Delete Sections 18.18.090(b)(1)(C) and 18.52.070(a)(1)(D) to Eliminate the Parking Exemption related to the 200 Square Foot Minor Floor Area Bonus for Buildings not Eligible for Historic or Seismic Bonus. b. Delete Sections 18.18.090(b)(1)(B), 18.52.070(a)(1)(B) and 18.52.070(a)(1)(C)(i) to Eliminate the Parking Exemption for On-site Use of Historic and Seismic Bonus. c. Amend Section 18.18.080(g) to remove the On-site Parking Exemption for Historic and Seismic Transfer of Development Rights up to 5,000 Square Feet of Floor Area to a Receiver Site in the CD or PC Zoning Districts. d. Amend Section 18.52.070(a)(3) to Remove the Sentence Allowing Square Footage to Qualify for Exemption That Was Developed or Used Previously for Nonresidential Purposes but was Vacant at the time of the Engineer's Report. 2. Adoption of an Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance 5167 and Amend the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Delete Sections 18.52.060(a)(2) and 18.52.060(c) Related to Parking Assessment Districts to Eliminate the “Exempt Floor Area” Parking Exemption Which Allows for Floor Area up to a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0 to 1.0 to be Exempt From Parking Requirements Within the Downtown Parking Assessment Area and Floor Area up to an FAR of 0.5 to 1.0 to be Exempt Within the California Avenue Area Parking Assessment District. These actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061 and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (First Reading: October 21, 2013 PASSED: 8-1 Kniss no)

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City's Revised Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and Designating Certain Employee Classifications as Legally Responsible Officials

Approval of a Utilities Electric Capital Improvement Fund Construction Contract with Express Energy Services, Inc. in the Amount of $761,164 to Supply and Install New Light Emitting Diode Street Lighting Luminaires

Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 9225 and Expanding the City Manager's Authority to Execute Transactions under the Master Renewable Energy Certificate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Thirteen Pre-qualified Suppliers in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 per Year During Calendar Years 2013-2018

Golf Course Fee Schedule

Recommendation From the Council Appointed Officers Committee to List a Salary Range in City Auditor’s Recruitment Brochure

Development Impact Fees: Approval of List of Public Facilities Capital Needs

Fiber-to-Premise and Wireless Network Plans

Update on Infrastructure Committee Work

Adoption of Resolutions Fixing the City of Palo Alto’s Healthcare Premium Costs Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for Palo Alto’s New Bargaining Units, Palo Alto Police Management Association and Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Palo Alto

Notice of Vacancies on the Storm Drain Oversight Committee

Approval of a Construction Contract to JCM Construction Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $358,600 to Provide Construction Services to Reconfigure the City Hall 6th and 7th Floor Public Works Engineering Services, Fire Department, and City Clerk's Office Areas

Policy Direction on the Development of a Digital Message Center on a City-owned parcel along US 101

Potential List of Topics for the Study Session with Senator Jerry Hill

Annual Review "Mayfield" Development Agreement

Approval of Annual Report of Williamson Act Contracts

Review and Recommendation to City Council to Adopt: 1. Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance 5167 and amend the Palo Alto Municipal Code to delete Sec 18.52.060(a)(2) and 18.52.060(c) related to Parking Assessment Districts to eliminate the “Exempt Floor Area” parking exemption which allows for floor area up to a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0 to 1.0 to be exempt from parking requirements within the Downtown Parking Assessment Area and floor area up to an FAR of 0.5 to 1.0 to be exempt within the California Avenue area parking assessment district. 2. Interim Ordinance to amend Chapters 18.18, Downtown Commercial (CD) District, and 18.52, (Parking and Loading Requirements) to make the following changes to be effective for a period of two years: a. Delete Sec 18.18.070(a)(1), 18.18.090(b)(1)(C) and 18.52.070(a)(1)(D) to eliminate the 200 square foot Minor Floor Area Bonus and related parking exemption for buildings not eligible for Historic or Seismic Bonus. b. Delete Sec 18.18.090(b)(1)(B), 18.52.070(a)(1)(B) and 18.52.070(a)(1)(C)(i) to eliminate the parking exemption for on-site use of Historic and Seismic Bonus. c. Amend Sec 18.18.080(g) to remove the on-site parking exemption for historic and seismic transfer of development rights up to 5,000 square feet of floor area to a receiver site in the CD or PC zoning districts. d. Amend Sec 18.18.120(a)(2) and (b)(2) related to Grandfathered Uses and Facilities to clarify that a grandfathered use may be remodeled and improved, but may not be replaced and maintain its grandfathered status. e. Amend Sec 18.52.070(a)( 3) related to remove the sentence allowing square footage to qualify for exemption that was developed or used previously for nonresidential purposes but was vacant at the time of the engineer’s report. These actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sec 15061 and 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Planning and Transportation Commission recommended approval of both ordinances.

Submission of Measure N (General Obligation Bond) Library Report

Downtown Development CAP RFP Award

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2014

Public Hearing: Adoption of Eight Ordinances: (1) Repealing Chapter 16.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.04, California Building Code, California Historical Building Code, and California Existing Building Code, 2013 Editions, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (2) Repealing Chapter 16.05 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.05, California Mechanical Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (3) Repealing Chapter 16.06 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.06, California Residential Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (4) Repealing Chapter 16.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.08, California Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (5) Repealing Chapter 16.14 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.14, California Green Building Standard Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (6) Repealing Chapter 16.16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.16, California Electrical Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; (7) Repealing Chapter 16.17 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt a New Chapter 16.17, California Energy Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings; and (8) Repealing Chapter 15.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 15 to Adopt a new Chapter 15.04, California Fire Code, 2013 Edition, and Local Amendments and Related Findings.

Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Efacec Advanced Control Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $107,647 for Software and Hardware Support Services for the City's Utility SCADA System (EL-02010) and 10% Contingency of $10,700 for Related, but Unforeseen Work; for a Total Authorized Amount of $118,347

Approval of a Stewardship Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and the Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council (FSC) in the Amount of $50,000 from the Public Works CIP PO-12003 for the Initial Year of Services for Treatment Work Indicated in the Foothill Fire Management Plan (FFMP)

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

Council Direction on Selection of Voting Delegate for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 16, 2013

2013 League of California Cities Final Report of Approved Resolutions

Community Presentation - Palo Alto Players

Approval of Contract for the Downtown Development CAP to Dyett & Bhatia Urban & Regional Planners in the Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 (Continued from October 17, 2013)

Background Information in Preparation for City Council's Discussion on Infrastructure Committee Recommendations at October 28, 2013 City Council Meeting

Provide Direction Regarding Proposed Public Art Program for Private Developments, Public Art Master Planning Process, and Staffing Plan to Support Public Art Programs

Boards and Commissions Applications Revisions

PAHC Contract with City of Palo Alto for BMR Program

Downtown Development CAP RFP Award

Downtown Development CAP RFP Award

Percent for Art

Approval of a Three Year SAP Software Maintenance Contract in the Amount of $258,260.66 per year, Not To Exceed $774,781.98 for the Support and Maintenance of SAP, Including Industry-Specific Solution for Utilities (ISU), SAP Enterprise Central Component (ECC 6.0), Customer Relationship Management System (CRM), Business Intelligence System (BI), Utilities Customer Electronic Services (UCES), and Business Software, Inc. (BSI) U.S. Payroll Tax

Rejections of Bids for the Administration Building Electrical Systems Upgrade Project at Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021

Approval of a Contract with D & D Pipelines, Inc. in the Amount of $675,700 for Clara Drive Storm Drain Improvements, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06104

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

City of Palo Alto Utilities Energy Risk Management Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

Approval of a Purchase Order with Priority One Public Safety Equipment in the Amount of $287,782.65 for the Purchase of Six Fully- Outfitted Police Patrol Cars

HRC

Finance Committee Recommendation to Approve Fiscal Year 2013 Reappropriation Requests to be Carried Forward into Fiscal Year 2014

HRC Topics for Discussion

Nomination of Council Member Gail Price to Seek Appointment as the Northwest Cities Group 2 Representative to the VTA Board of Directors

Approval of Amendment Number Two to Contract S13149314 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC in the Amount of $495,000, to Provide Deployment and Transition Support for Accela Citizen Access and Future Blueprint Enhancements, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $652,800

Discussion of Palo Alto Transportation Demand Management Plan (continued from September 16, 2013)

Public Hearing: Adoption of (1) a Resolution Certifying a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; (2) an Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Approve an Amendment to Planned Community (PC-5150) Mixed use Project to Allow Reconstruction of One of Two Historic Eichler Retail Buildings (Building 1); and 3) Approval of a Final Map to Subdivide Two Commercial Parcels Into Eleven Parcels to Include a Commercial Parcel with a Public Park and Ten Single Family Properties, for a 3.58 Acre Site Located at 2080 Channing Avenue (Edgewood Plaza Mixed Use Project). * Quasi-Judicial

Recommendation of the Revised 2007-2014 Housing Element to the City Council

Core Values

Recommendation that Council Adopt the Attached Corrected Version of the Community Facilities Closure Ordinance (Ordinance No. 5209), adding Section 9.06.020 to the Palo Alto Municipal Code – Overnight Use of Community Facilities Prohibited

Attachment to colleague's memo on stalled construction-Atherton

Approval for the City Manager to Purchase a Police Records Management System (RMS), and Field-based Reporting Applications in Partnership With the Cities of Mountain View and Los Altos for Palo Alto’s Participation in the Tri-Cities CAD and RMS “Virtual Consolidation” Project and related Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000 in Contingency Funding from the Information Technology Internal Service Fund

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Law Enforcement Public Complaint Procedures

Colleague's Memo

Colleague's Memo Regarding Electric Vehicles

Approval of Crescent Park - No Overnight Parking (2AM-5AM) Trial Program Resident Permit Application and Program Expansion

Council Appointed Officers Committee Recommendation of Appointment of Acting City Auditor

Approval for the City Manager to Purchase a Police Records Management System (RMS), and Field-based Reporting Applications in Partnership With the Cities of Mountain View and Los Altos for Palo Alto’s Participation in the Tri-Cities CAD and RMS “Virtual Consolidation” Project and related Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000 in Contingency Funding from the Information Technology Internal Service Fund

Colleague's memo attachment on stalled construction-San Bruno

Reauthorization to Engage in a Non-Binding "Smart Cities Alliance Agreement" with the City of Heidelberg, Germany, and Direction on Exploring Future "Smart City" Alliance

Cost of Services Study

Develop Master Plan to Build Out the City's Dark Fiber Optic System to Provide Fiber-to-the-Premise and Develop Complimentary Wireless Network Plan

Library Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Reports

Review of Preliminary Economic Analysis Report for a Planned Community (PC) Rezoning to Accommodate: 1) Four-Story Office Development at 395 Page Mill Road and; 2) Three-Story Public Safety Building with Attached Six-Level Parking Structure Located at 3045 Park Boulevard

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2014 Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments

Informational Report: Update on the Embarcadero Road Corridor Study Between Palo Alto High School Pedestrian Crossing and El Camino Real

Approval of Amendment No. 20 to Contract No. S0114750 With The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board for Rail Shuttle Bus Administration to Extend the Term for Six Months and Add $26,684 for a Total Not To Exceed Amount of $2,903,928

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract C13149552 with Turner Construction Company to Increase Compensation by $785,000 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,485,000 for Additional Construction Management Services for the Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Project

Amendment to Turner Construction Contract

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C12144101 with WMB Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $105,974 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $284,691 for Design of Improved Public Lobby and Meeting Spaces and Consolidation of Utilities Customer Service Functions on the First Floor as Part of the City Hall First Floor Renovations Capital Improvement Program Project PE-12017

Update on the 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 611 Hansen Way

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance to Appropriate the State Homeland Security Grant Program Funds for Blue Card Command and Control Certification

Approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund Construction Contract No. C141541174 with DN Tanks, Inc. in a Not to Exceed Amount of $340,000 for Repairs at Mayfield Reservoir

Approval of City of Palo Alto's Response to the 2012-2013 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report - "The State of Public Safety Disability Retirement Rates In The County"

Council Members Kniss, Price, Mayor Scharff, Vice Mayor Shepherd, RE: PALO ALTO TRAFFIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Presentation of $1.2 Million Donation Check from the Palo Alto Library Foundation to the City of Palo Alto

Potential List of Topics for Rich Gordon

Review and Recommend Adoption of Ordinance for a New Chapter 18.15 (Residential Density Bonus) to Include in Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement Government Code Section 65915

Confirmation of Appointment of Hillary Gitelman as Director of Planning and Community Environment

Back to School with Walk and Roll Maps

Approval to Increase the Existing Sole Source Purchase Authority with National Meter and Automation, Inc. in the Amount of $150,000 a year for Two Years for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $900,000 to Purchase Additional Meters for the Large Water Meter Replacement/Repair Project

Approval to Utilize the Renewal of The Western State Contracting Alliance (WSCA) Contract for Wireless and Cellular Services with Verizon Wireless

Finance Committee Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Suspending PaloAltoGreen's Full Needs Program for all Electric Customers and Reducing PaloAltoGreen's Commercial Electrical Block Rate by Repealing Rate Schedule E-1-G and Amending Rate Schedules E-2-G, E-4-G, E-7-G and E-18-G, and Directing Staff to Develop a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program and a Plan for Accumulated PaloAltoGreen Revenues

Approval of Three Contracts with: 1) Navigant Consulting Inc. for Electric Regulatory and Technical Consulting Services for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $117,500 Over Three Years; 2) Flynn Resources Consulting Inc. for Electric Regulatory and Technical Consulting Services for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $225,000 Over Three Years; and 3) Navigant Consulting Inc. for Gas Regulatory and Technical Consulting Services for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $225,000 Over Three Years

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $585,000 to Fund the November 2013 Election Costs for Measure D

Vote to Endorse the Slate of Candidates for the Division’s Executive Committee for 2013-14 and Direct the City Clerk to Forward to Jessica Stanfill Mullin, the Regional Public Affairs Manager for the Peninsula Division, League of California Cities the Completed Ballot for the City of Palo Alto

Policy and Services Committee Recommends Approval of the Allocation of the Stanford University Medical Center Funds

Proclamation for Yangpu

Approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund Construction Contract No. C14141174 with DN Tanks, Inc. in a Not to Exceed Amount of $340,000 for Repairs at Mayfield Reservoir

240 Hamilton Appeal

Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Renaming the Main Library as the Rinconada Library

Approval of City Positions for the 2013 League of California Cities Resolutions

Continue discussion from August 06, 2013 Infrastructure Committee meeting on baseline survey results and recommendations to the City Council on next steps in considering an Infrastructure Finance Measure.

Recommendation on the Preliminary Cost Estimates for Grade Separation and Trenching Studies

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving Modifications to the PaloAltoGreen Program and Associated Electric Rate Schedules and Directing Staff to Develop a PaloAltoGreen Gas Program

Adoption of Ordinance for a New Chapter 18.15 (Residential Density Bonus) to Include in Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Implement Government Code Section 65915

Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Michael Closson Upon his Retirement from Acterra.

Approval of a Contract C14149800 with Musson Theatrical, Inc. in the Amount of $120,000 for the Design-Build of the Cubberley Theater Lighting Dimmer System

Joint Study Session with City Council and Architectural Review Board

Recommendation to Proceed with a Request for Proposals for State Legislative Advocacy and to Return to the Policy & Services Committee with a Recommendation on Final Contract Scope

Approval of a Contract with Staples (NJPA 031210-SCC) in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Per Year (Total $500,000 for a Two-year Term) from September 2, 2013 to September 2, 2015 for Office Supply Services

Transmittal of Certificate of Sufficiency of Signatures on Referendums on Resolution No. 9348 Amending Land Use Map of Comprehensive Plan and PC Ordinance 5200 Establishing Overlay Zone to Permit Development of 12 Market Rate Single Family Homes and 60 Affordable Multi-Family Senior Homes, and Council Reconsideration to Repeal Same or to Call Special Election for November 5, 2013 to Place Referendums on Ballot

Approval of Continuation of Council Consideration of an Appeal of a Director's Approval of a Major Architectural Review Board Application for a Four-story, 50 foot, Mixed Use Building With a New Floor Area of 15,000 Square Feet Until September 9, 2013. The project Includes a Variance to Encroach Into the Required Seven Foot Special Setback Along Hamilton Avenue and the Required Six Foot Special Setback Along Ramona Street. Environmental Assessment: an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration Have Been Prepared. Zone District: Downtown Community Commercial (CD-C)(P)(GF) with Pedestrian Shopping and Ground Floor Combining Districts(STAFF RECOMMENDS ITEM TO BE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2013)

Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) New Executive Director

Request For Authorization To Increase Compensation of Existing Contracts With (1) the Law Firm Of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for a Total Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount of $120,000 for Litigation Matters; and (2) Moscone Emblidge Sater & Otis for a Total Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount of $160,000 For Transactional Legal

Presentation of Automated External Defibrillators Purchased With City Council Contingency Funds

Appointment to the Architectural Review Board for One Unexpired Term Ending on September 30, 2015

Update on Development of Approaches to Positively Impact Homelessness and Adoption of an Ordinance amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to add section 9.61.020 to establish Community Facilities Hours including Cubberley, Lucie Stern and Mitchell Park Community Centers.

Proclamation Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech”

Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board for One Unexpired Term Ending September 30, 2015

Consideration of Approaches to Positively Impact Homelessness and Ordinance Regarding Establishment of Community Center Hours, including Cubberley, Stern and Mitchell Community Centers

CDBG Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Update

Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.14 (Smoking Regulations) of the Municipal Code to Either Ban Smoking in All City Parks, or Ban Smoking in City Parks Except the Municipal Golf Course and a Designated Area at Mitchell, Greer and Rinconada Parks; Increase No-Smoking Buffer Zones; and Make Findings

Boards and Commissions Recruitment Program Revisions

Potential List of Topics for Joint Meeting with the City Council and Library Advisory Commission

Transmittal of Certificate of Sufficiency of Signatures on Referendums on Resolution No. 9348 Amending Land Use Map of Comprehensive Plan and PC Ordinance 5200 Establishing Overlay Zone to Permit Development of 12 Market Rate Single Family Homes and 60 Affordable Multi-Family Senior Homes, and Council Reconsideration to Repeal Same or to Call Special Election for November 5, 2013 to Place Referendums on Ballot

Review of the City of Palo Alto/ Neighbor's Abroad Sister Cities Program, Discussion of International Relationships Strategy, Authorization to Engage in a Non-Binding "Smart Cities Partnership Agreement" with the City of Heidelberg, Germany, and Direction on Exploring Future "Smart City" Partnerships

Continue Discussion on Baseline Survey Results and Make Recommendations to the City Council on Next Steps in Considering an Infrastructure Finance Measure

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Federal One Bay Area Grant funds

Resolution Authorizing Federal Funding from MTC (VERBS)

Living in Vehicles Ordinance

Crescent Park No Overnight Parking Resolution

Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Signatures on Documents Used and Accepted by the City of Palo Alto

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

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Baker & Taylor in the Amount of $390,000 to Purchase Library Materials for the City Library System

Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.06 to Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Restrict the Use of the City Seal and Other City Logos

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Approve Changes to the Performance Measures and Strategic Initiatives in the 2011 Utilities Strategic Plan

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update - 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

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

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding and Committing the Necessary Non-Federal Match and Stating the Assurance to Complete the Project for Street Resurfacing Project

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

Adoption of Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2013-14 Secured and Unsecured Property Tax Levy for the City of Palo Alto’s General Obligation Bond Indebtedness (Measure N)

Approval of Contract Amendment One to Contract S13149754 with Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP Public Law Group in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract amount of $90,000 and the extension of the contract until June 30, 2014

Approval of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to, and Accept on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto, a Grant of Funds Made by the County of Santa Clara for the Purpose of Emergency Management, Preparation, and Training

Transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget and Adopted Municipal Fee Schedule

Update on “Smart Cities” Partnership with Yangpu District, Shanghai, China

SECOND READING: Adoption of a Planned Community 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 567-595 Maybell Avenue from R-2 Low Density Residential and RM-15 Multiple Family Residential to PC Planned Community Zone No. xxxx for a 12 Single Family and a 60 Unit Multifamily Affordable Rental Development for Seniors Overlay. (First Reading: June 17, 2013 - Passed 9-0)

Consideration of Ordinance Prohibiting Human Habitation of Vehicles

Approval of Amendment Number 1 to Contract in the amount of $290,019 with The Planning Center | DCE to Provide Additional Services Associated with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Project for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $1,140,000

Request Council Adopt Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan

PAUSD Field Brokering and Maintenance Agreement

Approval of Monroe Place (formerly Palo Alto Bowl) Motor Court Names

Recommendation from Finance Committee to Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan and Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Palo Alto Merit System Rules and Regulations

Stanford University Medical Center Development Agreement Funds Guiding Principles and Approval Process

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

Review and Approval of the Proposed Revisions to the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles

Review and Approval of a Draft Letter to Valley Transportation Authority Board Chair Pirzynski on Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Representation

From Infrastructure Committee: Preliminary Survey Findings

Technology and Connected City Committee Recommendation to Develop Work Plan to Evaluate the Feasibility of Building a Citywide Fiber-to the- Premise Network in Palo Alto and Request the City Manager to Appoint a Community Advisory Committee to Assist Evaluation

Approval of Record of Land Use Action Approving a Request for Extension of a 2010 Site and Design Review Approval to June 2014 for a New Residence at 805 Los Trancos Road

Approval of Record of Land Use Action Approving a Request for Extension of a 2010 Site and Design Review Approval to June 2014 for a New Residence at 805 Los Trancos Road

Update on El Camino Park Design

Highway 101 Bridge Competition

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Palo Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3505

Approval and Authorization of the City Manager to Execute the Amendment to the Special Facilities Agreement with WMware in the Amount of $691,002 to Add Additional New Special Facilities

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

Approval of a Contract with Spencon Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $709,803 for the School Route Sidewalk Replacement Project – Capital Improvement Program, Sidewalk Repair Project PO-89003

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

Award of Contract to EFACEC, ACS, Inc. for Electric SCADA System in an Amount not to Exceed $280,000

Approval of a Contract with JJR Construction, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,286,641 for the FY 2013 Concrete Repair Project, the 6th of 6 Contracts in the 2013 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

Approval of a Contract with Graham Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $975,699 Contractor, for the FY 2014 Street Preventive Maintenance Program, the 1st of 2 Contracts in the FY 2014 Street Maintenance Program Project (CIP PE-86070)

Approval of a Contract with Don Tucker & Son for Payment of $2.50 or $3.00 Per Cubic Yard to the City of Palo Alto for the Supply and Stockpiling of Imported Soil for Future Use on the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project and the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority's Flood Reduction Project

Approval of Office of Emergency Services Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information (C4I) Critical Emergency Response Contract

Approval to Acquire a Tractor Drawn Aerial Ladder Truck for the Palo Alto Fire Department Through a Cooperative Purchase with the San Jose Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000

Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt Resolutions Approving Three Power Purchase Agreements for the Acquisition of Project Output over 30 Years from Three Solar Photovoltaic Facilities for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $350 Million

Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Fund Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $186,982.53 for the First Contract Year to Transport and Dispose of Ash and Sludge for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant with the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Periods

Memo from Mayor Scharff regarding Maybell

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of a Design-Build Project Delivery Method for Design and Installation of Replacement Lighting Dimming System at Cubberley Community Theatre (Project CC-09001)

Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommend that Council Approve the Revised Field and Tennis Court Use Policy

Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Curtis Williams Upon his Retirement

The Adoption of a Resolution Approving Terms for Palo Alto Police Managers' Association

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3505

Request for Authorization to Increase Existing Contract with the Law Firm of Rankin Landsness Lahde Serverian & Stock by an Additional $80,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $165,000 for Legal Services Related to Tort Litigation Matters

Review of FY 2013 Third Quarter Financial Report

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Palo Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 350

Recommendation from Finance Committee to Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan and Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Palo Alto Merit Rules and Regulations

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration (Continued from May 20, 2013) - Late Packet Memo

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration

Discussion of Proposed Core Values and Possible Adoption

Review and Discuss Action Items for 2013 Council Priorities

Continued Public Hearing (PUBLIC TESTIMONY CLOSED): Consideration of 567-595 Maybell Avenue Planned Community(PC), including: (1) Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) Adoption of a Planned Community Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Change the Zone Designations from R-2 and RM-15 to Allow a 15 Unit Single Family and 60 Unit Affordable Rental Development for Seniors, including Two Concessions under State Density Bonus Law (Building Height and Daylight Plane); and (3) Approval of a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan Designation for a Portion of the Site to Single Family Residential (from Multifamily Residential), for the Project Located at 567-595 Maybell Avenue. *Quasi-Judicial (continued from June 10, 2013)

California Avenue

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Formalizing of the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Technical Advisory Committee

Approval of a Construction Contract to AmOne Corp in the Amount not to Exceed $331,200 to Provide Renovation to the Parks and Trees Work Shop rea

Approval of Two Contracts: (a) a Five-Year Contract with Gachina Landscape Management in the Amount of $4,795,978 for Landscape Maintenance Services, and (b) a Contract with Acterra, Inc. in the Amount of $188,516 for Habitat Restoration Work at Foothills Park; Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for $226,823.95 for the Annual Incremental Cost Increase From Prior Contract Costs

Approval of a Contract Amendment to the Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Company in an Amount Not To Exceed $1,062,000 for a Period of One Year

Approval of a Contract with Marsha Jurasin and Associates for Space Planning Services and Furniture for the 1st Floor of the Development Center and the City Manager’s Office at a Cost Not to Exceed $190,000

Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Curtis Williams Upon his Retirement

Discussion and Consideration of Recommendation to the City Council on Whether to Complete a Needs Assessment Study for Cubberley

Approval of Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with D. W. Nicholson Corporation in the Amount of $411,500 for the Sedimentation Tanks Equipment Replacement Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021

Consideration of Public-Private Parking Garage on High Street (Lot P)

Hearing: Consideration of 567-595 Maybell Avenue Planned Community(PC), including: (1) Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) Adoption of a Planned Community Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Change the Zone Designations from R-2 and RM-15 to Allow a 15 Unit Single Family and 60 Unit Affordable Rental Development for Seniors, including Two Concessions under State Density Bonus Law (Building Height and Daylight Plane); and (3) Approval of a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan Designation for a Portion of the Site to Single Family Residential (from Multifamily Residential), for the Project Located at 567-595Maybell Avenue. *Quasi-Judicial.

Approval of Utilities Compliance Services Contract with Eric Scott, in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Managing Compliance Activities Covering Electric, Natural Gas, Water, and Wastewater Collection Utility Services

Approval of Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with D. W. Nicholson Corporation in the Amount of $411,500 for the Sedimentation Tanks Equipment Replacement Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021

Approval of a Five-Year Contract Between the City of Palo Alto and Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) in an Amount of $168,972 Per Year For Annual Maintenance Services of Radio Infrastructure and Project Funding Not To Exceed $50,000 Per Year

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration (continued from May 20, 2013)

Bonde Weir Fish Passage Improvement Project

Peninsula Council of Lion’s Club Honors Fire and Law Enforcement Officials Who Have Served Their Communities

Appointment of Michael Alcheck and Eduardo Martinez to the Planning & Transportation Commission for Four Year Terms Ending July 31, 2017 and James Cook and Garth Hall to the Utilities Advisory Commission for Three Year Terms Ending July 31, 2016

Appointment for One Position on the Historic Resources Board for an Unexpired Three Year Term Ending May 31, 2014 (Resignation of Smithwick)

Appointments for Two Positions on the Human Relations Commission for Three Year Terms Ending March 31, 2016 (Terms of O’Nan and Verma)

Appointments for Two Positions on the Library Advisory Commission for Three Year Terms Ending January 31, 2016 (Terms of Akinola, Moss, and Palaniappan)

Appointment for One Unexpired Position on Public Art Commission ending on April 30, 2015 (Walsh Resignation)

Approval of: 1) the Palo Alto Landfill Closure Stipulated Notice and Order No. LEA-2013-01-1; 2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C12143502 in the Amount of $247,889 for a Total Amount of $461,002 with Golder Associates for Closure Design Service; and 3) Contract C13150284 in the Amount of $250,000 with Toubar Equipment Company for Landfill Closure and Maintenance Services

Approval of: 1) the Palo Alto Landfill Closure Stipulated Notice and Order No. LEA-2013-01-1; 2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C12143502 in the Amount of $247,889 for a Total Amount of $461,002 with Golder Associates for Closure Design Service; and 3) Contract C13150284 in the Amount of $250,000 with Toubar Equipment Company for Landfill Closure and Maintenance Services

Review Baseline Survey Results and Make Recommendations to the City Council on Next Steps in Considering an Infrastructure Finance Measure

Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Plan for Improvements to Eleanor Pardee Park

Public Hearing – Assessment for California Avenue Area Parking Bonds – Plan G: FY 2013-2014; Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Engineer’s Report and Assessment Roll, California Avenue Parking Project No. 92-13 (For Fiscal Year 2013-2014)

PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSITION 218 HEARING: Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance for FY 2014, including Adoption of Operating and Capital Budgets and Municipal Fee Schedule; Adoption of 6 Resolutions, including: Adopting a Dark Fiber Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules EDF-1 and EDF-2; Adopting a Water Rate Increase and Amending Utility Rate Schedules W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4 and W-7; Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface Water Drainage) to Increase Storm Drain Rates by 2.2 Percent Per Month Per Equivalent Residential Unit for Fiscal Year 2014; Amending the 2011-2013 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Adopted by Resolution No. 9282 to Change the Title and Salary of One Position; Amending the 2012-2013 Memorandum of Agreement for Local 521, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Adopted by Resolution No. 9277 to Add One new Classification and Amending the 2010-2014 Compensation Plan for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Adopted by Resolution No. 9204 to Properly Record the Top Step Salary for One Existing and Create One New Position

Adoption of Resolution Determining the Proposed Calculation of the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2014

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation Related to the Annual Reorganization Meeting Including a Possible Charter Amendment

AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO COST SHARE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALO ALTO AND SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING NEWELL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $167,000 to CIP Project PE-12011, Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Bridge Project, to begin an EIR Process Evaluating Project Alternatives, Approval of Contract Amendment No. One to Contract No. C12142825 in the Amount of $167,000 with NV5, Inc. for a Traffic Study and Alternatives Analysis for the Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Bridge Project, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-12011, and Approval of Amendment No. One to the Cost Share Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Providing for Contribution of Local Matching Funds for the Newell Road/San Francisquito Creek Bridge Project

Direction on Community Engagement Process for Concept Plan Refinement for Arts and Innovation District

Direction on Community Engagement Process for Concept Plan Refinement for Arts and Innovation District (Updated Attachment H)

Approval of a Five-year Contract with G&K Services for Rental/Laundry of Work Uniforms for Various City Departments at a Cost Not to Exceed $140,000 per Year of $700,000 for the Five-year Term

Recommendation that the City Council Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the Administration and Funding of Water Conservation Program

Approval of Contract Amendment One to Contract S13149314 with TruePoint Solutions LLC in the Amount of $72,800 for a total contract amount of $157,800 to Provide Deployment Support for Accela Mobile Applications

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Fiber Optic Utility Rate Adjustments Effective July 1, 2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement between the Northern California Power Agency and the Cities of Alameda, Palo Alto and Santa Clara for Electric Transmission, Generation and Regulatory Consulting Services

Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual 2013 Conference

City of Palo Alto Energy Risk Management Report for Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013

Adoption of 2014 City Investment Policy

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Architectural Review Board for One 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, 2017

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Utilities Advisory Commission for Two Terms Ending on July 31, 2016

Interview of a Candidate for the Historic Resources Board for One Term Ending on May 31, 2014

Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for Two Terms Ending on March 31, 2016

Interviews of Candidates for the Library Advisory Commission for Two Terms Ending on January 31, 2016

Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015

COLLEAGUES MEMO FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS KNISS, PRICE AND VICE MAYOR SHEPHERD REGARDING POTENTIAL CHARTER CHANGE INITIATIVES FOR COUNCIL TERMS, NUMBER OF SEATS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR NOVEMBER 2013 BALLOT

Public Hearing: An Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of a 1.57-acre Site from Community Commercial With a Landscape Combining District (CC(L) to Public Facility with a Site and Design Combining District (PF(D)) Zone, a Resolution Amending the Site’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation From Streamside Open Space to Major Institution/Special Facilities, and a Record of Land Use Action Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Site and Design Review Application for the Construction of a 69-Room, Three Story, 51,948 Square Foot Building to House an Expanded Ronald McDonald House Program, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project located at 50 El Camino Real.

Appeal of the Director of the Planning and Community Environment’s Architectural Review Approval of a 3-story, 27,000 s.f. building, including Design Enhancement Exceptions for a zero rear property line setback (at New Mayfield Lane) and a 42-foot tall stair tower (five feet over the 37 foot height limit) within the CC-2-R-P zone district, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration, at 260 California Avenue

Wrap up Discussion of Outstanding Issues from Prior Budget Hearing Meetings

Preliminary Cost Estimates for Grade Separation and Trenching Studies

Request Finance Committee Recommendation to Council to Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan and Resolution Amending the Merit Rules

Update of and Direction for Downtown Parking Garage and Attendant Parking Study and Implementation of Trial Attendant Parking at Lot R

Magical Bridge Playground - Council Update of Project Status

Consideration of City of Palo Alto Offer to Purchase U.S. Post Office Building at 380 Hamilton Avenue and Agreement to Assume Enforcement of Historic Covenant (Continued from May 13, 2013)

Presentation of the City of Palo Alto 3-Year IT Strategy

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance, Approval of a Construction Contract with S.J. Amoroso In The Amount of $17,707,000, and Approval of a Professional Services Contract for $1,130,969 with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning Inc for the Main Library Expansion and Renovation Project PE-11000

Approval of Amendment No. 5 to Contract C10131631 with Turner Construction, Inc., to Decrease Compensation by $135,000; Approval of Contract C13149552 with Turner Construction, Inc., for $700,000 for Construction Management Services for the Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Project; and Approval of Amendment No. 7 to Contract C09130744 with Group 4 Architecture, Inc., to Add $260,000 for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $8,855,231

Parks and Recreation Commission and Staff Recommend That Council Approve an Amendment to the Park and Open Space Rules and Regulations R1-39 (Attachment A) in Order to Help Reduce the Waiting List for Persons Wishing to Obtain a Plot at one of the Three City Gardens

Approval of Change to Purchase Order for One Workplace to Add $89,000 of Storage Costs for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $792,794 for Standard Furniture and Associated Storage Costs for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File an Application for 2013/2014 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA3) in the Amount of $82,712; Charleston Road Corridor Pathway Improvement Project

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration Continuation Memo

Proclamation for National Public Works Week

El Camino Park/Mayfield Pump Station - CDM Amendment #2 Approval of Amendment Number 2 to Contract #C10131396 in the Amount of $1,173,000 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 $6,300,802 (Continued from April 1, 2013, as amended)

Potential List of Topics for Joint Meeting with the City Council and Planning and Transportation Commission

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule

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

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Adopt Three Resolutions Approving Power Purchase Agreements for the Acquisition of Project Output over 30 Years from Three Solar Photovoltaic Facilities for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $350 Million

Update on the Proposed Remodeling of the First Floor of City Hall (CIP PE-12017)

Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract with RBF Consulting to add $134,088 for a Total Not To Exceed $484,088 for Design Services for the California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project

Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating Several Public Easements Which Have Been Relocated at 4329 El Camino Real

Approval of Contract with Summit Uniforms for Five Years for an Amount Not to Exceed $520,000 for the Purchase of Police, Fire, and Park Ranger Uniforms and Related Equipment

Approval of a Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager, or his Designee, to Execute and Administer the Northern California Power Agency Agreement Regarding the Use and Non-disclosure of Information

Approval of Solar Water Heating Incentive Program Services Contract with the Center for Sustainable Energy California

Transmittal of Policy and Services Committee Recommendation To Council For The Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.14 (Smoking And Tobacco Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Establish New Smoking Restrictions for Parks Under Five Acres; Increase No-Smoking Buffer Zones from 20 to 25 feet for Consistency with LEED Standards; and Make Findings Regarding the Purpose of No-Smoking Regulations In City Parks

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Utility Rule and Regulation 3 (Description of Utility Services), 5 (Service Contracts), 18 (Utility Service Connections and Facilities on Customers' Premises), and 20 (Special Electric Utility Regulations)

Informational Report Updating Council on Business and Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Programs

Acceptance of Long Range Financial Forecast for Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023

Review of Human Services Resource Allocation Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2014

Recommendation of the Revised 2007-2014 Housing Element to the City Council

City of Palo Alto Response to Plan Bay Area Final Draft and Draft Environmental Impact Report

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

Council Discussion of the Cubberley Community Advisory Report and Guidance Regarding Negotiations Related to the Cubberley Lease and Covenant Not to Develop

Update on the Preliminary Design of the Public Safety Building Associated with Jay Paul Company’s Proposed Development at 395 Page Mill Road

Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Overviews

Update on the Preliminary Design of the Public Safety Building Associated with Jay Paul Company’s Proposed Development at 395 Page Mill Road

Presentation of Insurance Services Office Report on Palo Alto Building Division Rating

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and the Draft 2014 Action Plan

Approval of a One-Year Extension of the Sierra Infosys Contract, (C10135998) for Annual SAP Support in the amount of $250,000.00 per year for the Support and Maintenance of SAP Industry-Specific Solution for Utilities (IS-U), SAP Enterprise Central Component (ECC 6.0), Customer Relationship Management System (CRM), Business Intelligence System (BI) and Utilities Customer Electronic Services (UCES)

Public/Private Partnership Presentation by REACH

Review of Guiding Principles for Stanford University Medical Center Fund Allocations and Allocation of $2 Million to Project Safety Net

Request for Authorization to Increase the Existing Blanket Purchase Order with Cooper Power Systems, Inc. by $225,000 for Fiscal Year 2013 and to Approve a $225,000 Blanket Purchase Order with Cooper Power Systems, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2014 for the Purchase of Padmount Switches

Record of Land Use Action Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Beer and Wine Service at Freebirds World Burrito Located at 2305 El Camino Real

Recommendation to Purchase Eighteen (18), 5-Year Extended Warranties for New Electrocardiogram (EKG) Monitors for a Not-to-Exceed Total of $93,000

Utilities Resource Management Operating Policies and Plans

Adoption of a Resolution Confirming that the City Manager is Authorized to Report Greenhouse Gases Generated in Municipal and Utility Operations to Federal and State Agencies and to Participate in Cap and Trade Programs

Approval of a Contract with Advanced Design Consultants, Inc. in the Total Amount of $234,869 for Design of Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Life Safety Upgrades for the Lucie Stern Community Center Complex (CIP PF-09000)

Appeal of and Recommendation to Uphold Director’s Architectural Review Approval of the Co-location by AT&T Mobility LLC of One Pole-Mounted Wireless Communication Antenna and Associated Equipment Boxes on the Existing Utility Pole Within the City’s Public Utility Easement on 3704 Carlson Circle.

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A For Measure N Projects in the Principal Amount of $20,695,000, Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Paying Agent Agreement, and Certain Other Related Documents, and Authorizing Official Actions Related Thereto

Public Hearing: 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 2014 on the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District

CITY OF PALO ALTO PROCLAMATION BIKE MONTH MAY 2013

Management and Professional Compensation Plan

Notice of Vacancies

Review of Guiding Principles for Stanford University Medical Center Fund Allocations and Allocation of $2Million to Project Safety Net

Request Council Adopt the Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan

Draft Letter on Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Member Configuration

Recommendations on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and the Draft Fiscal Year 2014Annual Action Plan

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the Finance Committee Review the 5-year Financial Forecast for the Wastewater Collection Fund and Take Action on Whether to Recommend that Council Approve an Adjustment to Wastewater Collection Rates Effective July 1, 2013

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the Finance Committee Review the 5-Year Financial Forecast for the Gas Fund and Take Action on Whether to Recommend that Council Approve an Adjustment to Gas Rates Effective July 1, 2013

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the Finance Committee Review the 5-Year Financial Forecast for the Electric Fund to Determine Whether to Recommend that Council Approve an Adjustment to Electric Rates Effective July 1, 2013

Fiscal Years 2014 to 2018 Financial Forecast for the Fiber Optics Fund

Request for Guidance for Negotiating the Final Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) and the City of Palo Alto Defining the Mitigation for the Impacts of the SFCJPA's Flood Control Project on the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course and Athletic Center; Request for Endorsement of a Strategy for the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Fee-Based Stockpiling of Imported Soil; and Request for Endorsement of the Conceptual Financing Plan for the Golf Course Renovation Project

Update on the Status of Grants That May Offset the Cost of Infrastructure Projects

Accelerated Schedule for Jay Paul Development at 395 Page Mill Road

Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 5.35 to Expand Plastic Bag Ban to Retail and Food Establishments, Require Retailers to Charge Fee for Paper Bag Use and Provision of Phased Implementation

Approval of Finance Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 to Adjust Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures in Accordance with the Recommendations in the Midyear Report

Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Agreement with the Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition to Pursue Federal Legislative Efforts Related to Recycled Water Projects

Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Extend Contract No. C05109138 for Three Additional Years in the Amount of $62,000 per Year for a Total of $186,000 With The United States Geological Survey for San Francisco Bay Monitoring

Proclamations Expressing Appreciation to Terry Godfrey, Rachel Samoff, Rob Steele, and Environmental Volunteers for Outstanding Public Service

Recommendation that City Council Approve a Contract with OPower for the Provision of Home Utility Reports to Residents Comparing Energy and Water Use

Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Amend the Northern California Power Agency Operating Agreement for Scheduling Coordination Services for Renewable Resources

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 (Storm and Surface Water Drainage) Reflecting a 2.2% CPI Rate Increase to $11.99 Per Month Per Equivalent Residential Unit for Fiscal Year 2014

Storm Drain Oversight Committee Review of FY2012 Storm Drainage Fund Expenditures

Update on the Progress in Implementing the Climate Protection Plan - Earth Day Report

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Advisory Commission for Two Terms Expiring on January 31, 2016

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

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

Policy & Services Committee Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Section 2.4 of the City Council Protocols Setting Forth the Conduct of Council Liaisons to Palo Alto Boards and Commissions (continued from March 18, 2013)

Colleagues Memo Requesting that the Staff and Planning and Transportation Commission (P&TC) Review Sidewalk Widths With a Focus on El Camino Real and the Grand Boulevard Plan and Return to Council With Suggested Zoning Amendments

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment Number One to the Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment Number One to the Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco

Independent Police Auditors Year-End Report for 2012

Update of Plan Bay Area and Draft Environmental Impact Report

Staff Update of: 1) Housing Element Process, and 2) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal and Transfer Request

Preliminary Approval of the Report of the Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2012 in Connection with the Palo Alto Downtown Business Improvement District and Adoption of Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy an Assessment Against Businesses within the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014 and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing on May 6, at 7:00 PM or Thereafter, in the City Council Chambers

Boards and Commissions Recruitment Program Revisions

Update on Innovation and Emerging Technology Demonstration Program Implementation

Approval of Amendment Number 2 Contract #C10131396 in the Amount of $1,173,000 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 $6,300,802 (Continued From April 1, 2013)

Recommendation that City Council Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Contract with BASE Energy, Inc. for the Administration of a Third-Party Non-Residential New Construction Efficiency Program

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

Letter of Agreement Between Palo Alto Art Center Foundation and City of Palo Alto Memorializing Ongoing Financial Support of Children's Programs at the Palo Alto Art Center

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

Approval of Letter to Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to Transfer 200 Housing Units of Regional Housing Allocation (RHNA) from City of Palo Alto to Santa Clara County for the 2014-2022 Planning Period

Resolution of Retirement for Steve Emslie

Appointment of Sandra Hirsh, John Melton, Dena Mossar, James Schmidt, and Alice Smith to the Library Bond Oversight Committee for Five Terms Ending on May 31, 2017

Appointment of David Bower, Beth Bunnenberg, and Patricia DiCicco to the Historic Resources Board for Three Terms Ending on May 31, 2016

COLLEAGUE'S MEMO FROM MAYOR SCHARFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS BURT, PRICE, AND SCHMID EXPANSION OF PERCENT FOR ART AND PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS AND APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE OF OUR EXISTING AND FUTURE PUBLIC ART COLLECTION

Rezone Emerson Street Adding Ground Floor Combining District

Approval of Record of Land Use Action Approving a Request for Extension of a 2010 Site and Design Review Approval to May 2014 for the Hotel Project at 1700 Embarcadero Road (Mings Site)

Approval of Amendment to the Agreement Between Moldaw Family Housing and City of Palo Alto for the Below Market Rate (BMR) Units at 899Charleston Avenue to Restructure the Repayment Options

Approval of Contract with D&M Traffic Services, Inc for a Total of $150,000 to Provide On Call Traffic Safety Services

Approval of a Water Enterprise Fund Contract with RMC Water and Environment, Inc. for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $193,914 to Complete the Environmental Analysis of Expanding the City's Recycled Water Delivery System

Approval of Amendment Number 2 to Contract #C10131396 in the Amount of $1,260,000 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 $6,387,802

Approval of a Contract with Geosyntec Consultants in the Total Amount of $241,000 for Preliminary Site Remediation Design and Permitting Services for the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant Located at 1237 North San Antonio Road (CIP PO-12002)

Approval of Enterprise Wastewater Treatment Fund Contract with Kennedy/ Jenks Consultants in the Total Amount of $205,430 for the Design of Dual Media Filters Optimization Project at Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ- 80021

Approval of Amendment Number One to the Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update - 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

Honoring Distinguished Guests from Palo Alto’s Sister City of Oaxaca, Mexico

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2012 and Revised Workplan

Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the California Department of Water Resources for an Enhanced Regional Flood Warning System for the San Francisquito Creek Watershed

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Bond Oversight Committee for Five Terms Ending on May 31, 2017

Direct City Clerk to Return Ballot Designating the City Council's Vote for the Two League of California Cities Amendments to Membership Bylaws

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Human Relations Commission for Two Terms Expiring on March 31, 2016.

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Historic Resources Board for One Unexpired Term Ending on May 31, 2014 and Three Terms Expiring on May 31, 2016.

Appointment of Lanie Wheeler to the Emergency Standby Council, Replacing Judy Kleinberg We have been informed by former

Approval of the 2013 Federal and State Legislative Program

Rainbow Flag Raising, Proposition 8, and DOMA

Discussion of Possible Revisions and Updates to the Rail Committee Guiding Principles

Preliminary Discussion of Palo Alto Grade Separation Issues

Update on Implementation of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission Final Report Recommendations

Accept Report Summarizing Objectives for the 2013 Baseline Infrastructure Survey

Accept Report on Interim Infrastructure Communication Plan and Messaging Concepts

Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023 Long Range Financial Forecast (Continued From March 5, 2013)

Cost of Service Study Follow Up

Consideration of a Recommendation to Council to Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in 3 Public Parks

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Adopt a Resolution to Increase Water Fund Revenues by $2.4 Million per year Effective July 1, 2013 and Amend Water Utility Rate Schedules W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4 and W-7

Library Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Reports

Discussion and Recommendation on the Process to be Used to Establish Guiding Principles/Core Values

Review and Consider Recommendations to the City Council on Potential Changes to the Conduct of the Annual Reorganization Meeting

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $2.2 Million to Utilize the Additional Funds Added to the Infrastructure Reserve in FY 2013 for Infrastructure "Keep-up" to address street and sidewalk problems and to accelerate street and sidewalk improvements

Downtown Parking Update and Direction Regarding Near-Term Parking Actions

Options for Cost Savings Modifications to Palo Alto's Street Sweeping Program

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

Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Amending Utilities Rate Schedule C-1, Utility Service Calls

Study Session with the Utilities Advisory Commission Regarding 1) Potential Expansion of the City's Fiber Optic Network and 2) Utilities Department and Utilities Advisory Commission Priorities for 2013 and Beyond

Adoption of a Resolution Approving, and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute, Electric Master Agreements and Delegating the Authority to Transact Under the Master Agreements

Finance Committee Recommendation of a Five-year Contract Extension for the Palo Alto Golf Course Management Services Agreement with Brad Lozares (Lozares); Amendment to Golf Course Pro Shop Lease with Lozares to Reduce the Term of the Option to Extend the Lease From Ten Years to Five Years; and Five-Year Contract Extension for the Golf Course Maintenance Services Contract with Valley Crest Golf

Recommendation from the Council Appointed Officers Committee to Exercise an Option to Extend for One Year a Consulting Contract with Sherry L. Lund Associates for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $49,350 for; 1) Consulting Services related to the 2012-2013 Annual Performance Reviews for Four Council Appointed Officers for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $32,300; 2) Solicitation of Staff Feedback Related to Performance Evaluations for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $9,500; and 3) Mid-year Performance Review Updates for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $7,550

Downtown Development Cap Study Scope of Work and Request for Proposal

Policy & Services Committee Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Section 2.4 of the City Council Protocols Setting Forth the Conduct of Council Liaisons to Palo Alto Boards and Commissions

Infrastructure Committee Recommendation to Modify List of Projects Approved by Council for Public Opinion Research for a Potential Infrastructure Revenue Ballot Measure

Staff Update of 1) Housing Element Process and 2) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal

Presentation by Stephen Levy of Bay Area Regional Economic and Housing Forecasts

Approval of Contract Amendment No. One to Contract No. C12143146 in the Amount of $165,000 with RBF Consulting, Inc. for the Final Design and Construction Support Services for the Southgate Neighborhood Storm Drain Improvements and Green Street Project, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-10101

Approval of 2011-12 Public Improvement Corporation Financial Statement

Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 5.35 to Expand Plastic Bag Ban to Retail and Food Establishments, Require Retailers to Charge Fee for Paper Bag Use and Provision of Phased Implementation

Downtown Monitoring Report 2011-2012

Presentation Acknowledging Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Final Payment of $418,743 for the Palo Alto Art Center Facility Renovation Expenses, as well as a Gift of $508,057.10 in Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment

WELCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES FROM TSUCHIURA CITY, IBARAKI, JAPAN

NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON TWO PALO ALTO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Discussion and Recommendation to the City Council to Amend the Contract with Sherry Lund Associates to Exercise an Option to Extend for One Year for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $46,850 for 1) Consulting Services related to the 2012-2013 Annual Performance Reviews for Four Council Appointed Officers for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $32,300, 2) Solicitation of Staff Feedback Related to Performance Evaluations for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $7,000, and 3) Mid-year Performance Review Updates for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $7,550.

Finance Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 to Adjust Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures in Accordance with the Recommendations in the Midyear Report

Review of Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023 Long Range Financial Forecast

ID #3559

Approval of a Water Enterprise Fund Contract with RMC Water and Environment, Inc. for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $193,914 to Complete the Environmental Analysis of Expanding the City's Recycled Water Delivery System

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance to Provide Additional Loan to Palo Alto Housing Corporation and Approval of a Short Term Loan to Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the Amount of $2,600,000 to Palo Alto Housing Corporation for the Acquisition of 567-595 Maybell Avenue for Purposes of Developing a Below Market Rate Senior Housing Project

Approval of On-Call Transportation Consultant Contract with TJKM Transportation Consultants for a Total of $281,820 to Implement Bicycle Pedestrian Transportation Plan and to Provide Project Support Services

Approval of the Mutual Cooperation and Support Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theatre

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract #C12140966 in the Amount of $500,000 with Hydromax, USA, Inc. to Provide Additional Services Associated with the Cross-Bore Investigation Project, for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $4,300,000

Update of California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project Roadway Design and Consideration of Street Lighting Options

Approval and Authorization of the City Manager to Execute an Electric Enterprise Fund Construction Contract with PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $961,460 to Rebuild a Portion of the 60kV Overhead Transmission System

Presentation of Follow up Items From Human Services Needs Assessment

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager from July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012

Finance Committee Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving a Carbon Neutral Plan for the Electric Supply Portfolio to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2013

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $468,283.19 to Fund the Purchase and Make Ready Costs of up to 17 Honda Civic Natural Gas Vehicles and Approval of a Purchase Order with Stevens Creek Honda in an Amount of $459,783.19 to Purchase up to 17 Compressed Natural Gas Honda Civics

Staff Recommends That Council Approve the Short Form Agreement for Revenue Contracts (Attachment A) Extending the Joint Venture Between the City of Palo Alto and the Cardiac Therapy Foundation of the Mid-Peninsula, Inc. (CTF) through December 31, 2014

Staff Recommends Approval of an Agreement with Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) under which the City of Palo Alto (City) will Provide the District with Fiscal Services as part of the PAUSD 2013 Summer Enrichment Program and Provide Collaborative After-School Summer Programs.

Public Hearing: Adoption of Finding that the Main Library Expansion and Renovation Project (CIP PE-11000) is "Substantially Complex" under Public Contract Code Section 7201 and Direction to Increase the Retention Schedule from 5% to 10%

Five-year Contract Extension for the Palo Alto Golf Course Management Services Agreement with Brad Lozares (Lozares); Amendment to Golf Course Pro Shop Lease with Lozares to Reduce the Term of the Lease From Ten Years to Five Years; and Five-Year Contract Extension for the Golf Course Maintenance Services Contract with Valley Crest Landscaping

Request for Authorization to (1) Increase the Contract with Moscone Emblidge Sater & Otis in the Amount of $220,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $455,000 for Legal Services and (2) Enter into Contracts with Project Controls and Forensics, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and with David Neagley, AIA in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for Expert Consultant Services Related to Public Works Construction Matters

Adoption of an Ordinance Reducing the Size of the Library Advisory Commission from Seven to Five Commissioners and Amending the Frequency of Regular Meetings to Bi-Monthly

National Arbor Day and California Arbor Day

Palo Alto Arbor Day on March 7, 2013 Proclamation

Abilities United for a Public/Private Community Partnership Presentation

Update on the Infrastructure Projects to be Evaluated in the City’s Baseline Public Opinion Survey and Consideration of any Committee Recommendations to the City Council on the Project List

Edgewood Plaza Update

Update on the Schedule for Conducting a Baseline Public Opinion Survey to Evaluate the Community’s Support for a Potential Finance Measure to Fund Infrastructure Needs, and Making Decisions about Next Steps, Including Recommendations for Preliminary Community Outreach

SB 1029 Clean-Up Legislation Comparison Table and Background Information

Discussion and Review of the Legislative Action Program Manual and the 2013 Federal and State Legislative Priorities

Referral from City Council to Establish a Definition of Council Liaison Role for Boards and Commissions and Community Groups that Council Members are designated to in Section 2.4 in the City Council Protocols

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $67,000 and Approval of a Contract with Naturescapes in the Amount of $389,525 For The Ventura Community Center and Park Renovation (3990 Ventura Court) Project PE-10002

Study Session on PaloAltoGreen Program Redesign Options

Approval of the renewal of and year two funding for Oracle Contract S11139794

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

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Approve a Three Year Extension of the Demand Response Pilot Program for Large Commercial Electric Customers

Preliminary Review of a Planned Community Zoning Proposed on the Former VTA Lot at El Camino Real and Page Mill Road

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

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Contract with TBWB Strategies in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $95,000 for Educational Outreach Services Related to a Potential 2014 Infrastructure Finance Measure

Update and Direction to Staff Regarding Edgewood Plaza Project and Development Process

Protect Our Children GUN BUY-BACK

Appointment of a Candidate for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015.

Appointments of Candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission for Two Terms Ending on December 31, 2015.

Appointment of a Candidate for the Planning and Transportation Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014.

Approval of Proposal for Project Submittals for the One Bay Area Grant Program

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract C09127499 with AssetWorks, lnc. in the Amount of $63,805 for Software Implementation and Support Services; Training; and Annual License and Software Maintenance for a Term of Five Years for the City’s FleetFocus and FuelFocus Fleet Transaction Management Systems

Public Art Commission Interviews

Parks & Recreation Commission Interviews

Planning & Transportation Commission Interviews

Management of City Council Meetings and Recommendations for Revisions to the City Council's Protocols and Procedures

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving a Carbon Neutral Plan for the Electric Supply Portfolio to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2013

City of Palo Alto Energy Risk Management Report for the First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013

Adoption of an Ordinance to Close FY 2012 Budget and Authorize Reappropriations into FY 2013 Budget; Close Completed Capital Improvement Projects and Transfer Remaining Balances to Reserves; Approve the City's FY 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Response to Colleague's Memo: Health Care

Adoption of a Resolution Setting Council Vacation for 2013

Colleagues memo from Council Members Klein and Schmid Regarding Annual Council Reorganization Meeting

Response to Colleague's Memo: Health Care

Discussion and Possible Adoption of Council Priorities for 2013

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

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

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Palo Alto Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines for 2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Project Agreement No. 5 Between and Among the Transmission Agency of Northern California and its Participating Members

Finance Committee Recommendation that Council Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Policy Pertaining to the Purchase of Energy from Potential Green Waste-to-Energy Facilities 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

Approval of $114,165 for the Consolidated Maintenance Contract between the City of Palo Alto and Public Safety Systems, Inc. For Computer Aided Dispatch, Police Records Management, Fire Records Management, Mobile Data, and Geovalidation

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

Colleagues Memo from Mayor Scharff and Council Member Klein to Add a 4th Member to the Council’s Committee on Infrastructure

Ochoa PEG Report

Review and Input Regarding Scope of Services for Downtown Cap Study Request for Proposals and Direction Regarding Public Outreach and Input (Staff requests this item be continued to February 11, 2013)

AT&T Phase 3

AT&T Phase 4

Discussion and Adoption of the Agenda for the City Council’s Annual Retreat on February 2, 2013 for the Possible Purposes of: (a) Setting the Council’s Priorities with Action Steps for 2013; (b) Discussion and Possible Action on Core Principles and Guiding Values; (c) Discussion and Possible Action on Meeting Management and the Length of Council Meetings; and (d) Other Potential Topics as Determined by the Council.

2013 Legislative Priorities Late Packet Notice

Staff Response to Colleague's Memo Concerning Pension Benefits

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

COLLEAGUE'S MEMO FROM MAYOR SCHARFF, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS KLEIN AND PRICE REGARDING THE LENGTH OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Appointment of 2013 Emergency Standby Council

Library Advisory Commission Viability Report

Review and Approval of the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Contract Oversight Audit

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2012

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Audit of Employee Health Benefits Administration

Utilities Reserve Audit

Annual Review of the City Council Procedures and Protocols

2013 Legislative Priorities

Colleagues Memo From Mayor Scharff and Council Member Klein Regarding Council’s Ad hoc Committee on Infrastructure

Response to Colleagues' Memo to Employee Benefits

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $205,150 to Capital Improvement Program Project RF-070001 and Approval of Contract with American Asphalt Repair and Resurfacing Co., Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $376,200 for Improvements to the Existing Household Hazardous Waste Station Located at the Entrance to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

Public Hearing: on Objections to Weed Abatement and Adoption of Resolution Ordering Weed Nuisance Abated

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

Approval of a Three Year Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,050,000 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services

Energy-Compost Facility and Export Option RFP Approval and Recommendation for the Landfill Capping Considerations

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

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $167,734 and Approval of Enterprise Refuse Fund Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc. in the Total Amount of $704,220 for the New Landfill Gas Flare Project at Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project RF-10002

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $173,231 to Provide an Additional Appropriation for the Biosolids Facility Plan Project at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (WQ-10001); and Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $421,678 for the Biosolids Facility Plan at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant-Capital Improvement Program WQ-10001

Approval of the Acceptance and Expenditure of Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds on Various Law Enforcement Equipment

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Mutual Cooperation and Support Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo to Extend Term for Another Three Years

Review and Acceptance of Annual Status Report on Developers' Fees for Fiscal Year 2012 and Adoption of Resolution Making Findings Regarding Continuing Need for Unexpended Parkland Development Fees in the Amount of $38,729; Community Center Development Fees in the Amount of $562,329; Library Development Fees in the Amount of $213,729

Public Hearing: TEFRA Hearing and Approval of Conduit Refunding Obligations for the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Through the California Development Authority Relating to Facilities Located at 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, California 94303

Second Reading: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Change the Zoning Designation for 423-451 Page Mill Road from R-1 Single Family Residential Zone to C-S Service Commercial Zone with Site and Design (D) Review Combining District (First Reading: 12/10/2012, Passed: 9-0)

Presentation from Lisa Hendrickson, Avenidas

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning and Transportation Commission for one Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014

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 Parks and Recreation Commission for two Terms Ending on December 31, 2015

Second Reading: 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 (First Reading: 12/10/2012, Passed: 8-0 Holman not participating)

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $182,902 to Fund the Purchase of Two Ford F-250 Pickup Trucks, One Chevrolet Express 350 Cargo Van, Two Regenerative Air Sweepers and $16,000 for Vehicle Outfitting Work and Approval of Purchase Orders with 1) Towne Ford in an Amount Not to Exceed $52,146 for Purchase of Two Ford F-250 Pickup Trucks; 2) Courtesy Chevrolet in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,756 for Purchase of One Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van; and 3) Municipal Maintenance Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $539,646 for Purchase of Two Regenerative Air Sweepers; (Capital Improvement Program project VR-13000)

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Approve a Policy for the Office of Economic Development

Election of Mayor for 2013

Election of the Vice Mayor for 2013

Resolution for Yiaway Yeh

Sidney A. Yeh Resolution

Approval of a Contract with Rosas Brothers Construction in the Amount of $1,022,066 for the 2013 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Repairs Project