2013 City Manager's Reports
- 2013
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
Revision Date: 12/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/17/2013

Property Leases Entered into by City Manager Under Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.30.210(h), and Reported Per Section Code 2.30.710 Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Council Review and Policy Direction to Staff on the Residential Parking Permit Program Framework
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Adoption of a Resolution to Implement New Retirement Health Savings
Plan and Designation of City Manager as Administrator of the Plan Document
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Approval of a Contract with Finite Matters Ltd. For Budget Document Publication Software at a Cost Not to Exceed $221,330
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Public Hearing: Recommendation From the Policy and Services Committee to Adopt an Ordinance for Penalties on Expired Permit Enforcement for Residential Projects
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Request Direction to Staff to Stay Enforcement of Vehicle Habitation
Enforcement Ban Ordinance
Revision Date: 12/16/2013

Work Plan for 2015-2022 Housing Element for the 2014-2022 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Cycle
Revision Date: 12/12/2013

Authorization to Submit Our Town Grant Application to the National
Endowment for the Arts
Revision Date: 12/11/2013

Discussion and Consideration of Recommendation to City Council on Renaming of Main Library
Revision Date: 12/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/9/2013

Annual Review of the City's Renewable Procurement Plan, Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance and Carbon Neutral Energy Supplies
Revision Date: 12/9/2013

Approval of Banking Services Contract Extension with Wells Fargo for One Year in a Not to Exceed Amount of $120,000
Revision Date: 12/9/2013

Council Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding 567-595 Maybell Avenue
Revision Date: 12/9/2013

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager form January 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2013
Revision Date: 12/9/2013

CalPERS Annual Valuation Reports for the City’s Miscellaneous and Safety Pension Plans as of June 30, 2012
Revision Date: 12/3/2013

City of Palo Alto’s Energy Risk Management Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

Endorsement of the City's Participation in the Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition and Submittal of the City's Letter of Intent to Compete
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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)
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

Initiating a Community Conversation on the Future of the City Including the Comprehensive Plan, Planned Community Zoning, Parking and Traffic Strategies and Related Matters
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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)
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Storm Drain
Oversight Committee for Three Terms Ending on October 31, 2018
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

Potential List of Topics for the Joint Meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council
Revision Date: 12/2/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/19/2013

Fiscal Year 2013 Year-End Capital Improvement Program Projects Status Report
Revision Date: 11/19/2013

Recommendation to City Council to Adopt an Ordinance for Electric
Vehicles Supply Equipment Requirement for all New Single Family Residential Constructions
Revision Date: 11/19/2013

Recommendation to City Council to Adopt an Ordinance for Penalties
on Expired Permit Enforcement for Residential Projects
Revision Date: 11/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

Approval of a Contract in the Amount of $693,073 with Naturescapes for Improvements to Eleanor Pardee Park Project PE-12012
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/14/2013

Proposed Mixed-use Development on a 1.6 Acre Site Located at 3159 El Camino Real (between Acacia and Portage Avenues).
Revision Date: 11/13/2013

Approval of Professional Services Contract with Coalfire Systems, Inc.
for Information Security Risk Assessment in the Amount of $200,448
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/12/2013

Rail Committee Recommendation on the Preliminary Cost Estimates for
Grade Separation and Trenching Studies
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Approval of Outreach Plan to Solicit and Encourage Input from the
Community on Palo Alto’s Core Values
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Potential List of Topics for the Study Session with Santa Clara County
Supervisor Joe Simitian
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) For
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For Fiscal Year
2013
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

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)
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City's Revised Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and Designating Certain Employee Classifications as Legally Responsible Officials
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Recommendation From the Council Appointed Officers Committee to
List a Salary Range in City Auditor’s Recruitment Brochure
Revision Date: 11/4/2013

Development Impact Fees: Approval of List of Public Facilities Capital Needs
Revision Date: 10/30/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/28/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/23/2013

Policy Direction on the Development of a Digital Message Center on a
City-owned parcel along US 101
Revision Date: 10/23/2013

Potential List of Topics for the Study Session with Senator Jerry Hill
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

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.
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2014
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

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.
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

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)
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

Council Direction on Selection of Voting Delegate for the National
League of Cities Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 16,
2013
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

2013 League of California Cities Final Report of Approved Resolutions
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

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)
Revision Date: 10/21/2013

Background Information in Preparation for City Council's Discussion on
Infrastructure Committee Recommendations at October 28, 2013 City Council Meeting
Revision Date: 10/16/2013

Provide Direction Regarding Proposed Public Art Program for Private
Developments, Public Art Master Planning Process, and Staffing Plan to
Support Public Art Programs
Revision Date: 10/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

Rejections of Bids for the Administration Building Electrical Systems Upgrade Project at Regional Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project WQ-80021
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

City of Palo Alto Utilities Energy Risk Management Report for the Third
Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

Finance Committee Recommendation to Approve Fiscal Year 2013 Reappropriation Requests to be Carried Forward into Fiscal Year 2014
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

Nomination of Council Member Gail Price to Seek Appointment as the
Northwest Cities Group 2 Representative to the VTA Board of Directors
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/7/2013

Discussion of Palo Alto Transportation Demand Management Plan
(continued from September 16, 2013)
Revision Date: 10/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 10/2/2013

Recommendation of the Revised 2007-2014 Housing Element to the
City Council
Revision Date: 10/1/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/30/2013

Attachment to colleague's memo on stalled construction-Atherton
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report on Law Enforcement Public
Complaint Procedures
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

Approval of Crescent Park - No Overnight Parking (2AM-5AM) Trial
Program Resident Permit Application and Program Expansion
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

Council Appointed Officers Committee Recommendation of
Appointment of Acting City Auditor
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/23/2013

Colleague's memo attachment on stalled construction-San Bruno
Revision Date: 9/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2014 Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

Informational Report: Update on the Embarcadero Road Corridor Study Between Palo Alto High School Pedestrian Crossing and El Camino Real
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance to Appropriate the State Homeland Security Grant Program Funds for Blue Card Command and Control Certification
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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"
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

Council Members Kniss, Price, Mayor Scharff, Vice Mayor Shepherd,
RE: PALO ALTO TRAFFIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

Presentation of $1.2 Million Donation Check from the Palo Alto Library Foundation to the City of Palo Alto
Revision Date: 9/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/12/2013

Confirmation of Appointment of Hillary Gitelman as Director of
Planning and Community Environment
Revision Date: 9/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

Approval to Utilize the Renewal of The Western State Contracting
Alliance (WSCA) Contract for Wireless and Cellular Services with Verizon
Wireless
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of
$585,000 to Fund the November 2013 Election Costs for Measure D
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommends Approval of the Allocation of the Stanford University Medical Center Funds
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

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
Revision Date: 9/9/2013

Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Renaming the Main Library as the Rinconada Library
Revision Date: 9/4/2013

Approval of City Positions for the 2013 League of California Cities
Resolutions
Revision Date: 9/4/2013

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.
Revision Date: 9/3/2013

Recommendation on the Preliminary Cost Estimates for Grade Separation and Trenching Studies
Revision Date: 8/22/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Michael Closson Upon his Retirement from Acterra.
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Joint Study Session with City Council and Architectural Review Board
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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)
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) New
Executive Director
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Presentation of Automated External Defibrillators Purchased With City
Council Contingency Funds
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Appointment to the Architectural Review Board for One Unexpired
Term Ending on September 30, 2015
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

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.
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Proclamation Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech”
Revision Date: 8/19/2013

Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board for One
Unexpired Term Ending September 30, 2015
Revision Date: 8/14/2013

Consideration of Approaches to Positively Impact Homelessness and
Ordinance Regarding Establishment of Community Center Hours, including
Cubberley, Stern and Mitchell Community Centers
Revision Date: 8/13/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/12/2013

Potential List of Topics for Joint Meeting with the City Council and
Library Advisory Commission
Revision Date: 8/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/7/2013

Continue Discussion on Baseline Survey Results and Make
Recommendations to the City Council on Next Steps in Considering an
Infrastructure Finance Measure
Revision Date: 8/6/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Federal One Bay Area
Grant funds
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Signatures on Documents Used and Accepted by the City of Palo Alto
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Baker & Taylor in the Amount of $390,000 to Purchase Library Materials for the City Library System
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Approve Changes to the Performance Measures and Strategic Initiatives in the 2011 Utilities Strategic Plan
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update - 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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)
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 8/5/2013

Transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget and Adopted Municipal Fee Schedule
Revision Date: 7/31/2013

Update on “Smart Cities” Partnership with Yangpu District, Shanghai,
China
Revision Date: 7/31/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/28/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Request Council Adopt Resolution Amending the 2013 Management
and Professional Compensation Plan
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Approval of Monroe Place (formerly Palo Alto Bowl) Motor Court
Names
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Stanford University Medical Center Development Agreement Funds
Guiding Principles and Approval Process
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Status Report on Current High Speed Rail and Caltrain Electrification
Issues Submitted for Council Review and Comment
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Review and Approval of the Proposed Revisions to the Palo Alto City
Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Review and Approval of a Draft Letter to Valley Transportation
Authority Board Chair Pirzynski on Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board
Representation
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/24/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Palo Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3505
Revision Date: 6/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Award of Contract to EFACEC, ACS, Inc. for Electric SCADA System in an
Amount not to Exceed $280,000
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Approval of Office of Emergency Services Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Information (C4I) Critical Emergency
Response Contract
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommend that
Council Approve the Revised Field and Tennis Court Use Policy
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Curtis Williams
Upon his Retirement
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

The Adoption of a Resolution Approving Terms for Palo Alto Police Managers' Association
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers and Professionals Association of Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3505
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Implementing Terms for Utilities Managers
and Professionals Association of Palo Alto Pursuant to California Government Code Section 350
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration
Revision Date: 6/17/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/13/2013

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Formalizing of the
Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Technical Advisory
Committee
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Curtis Williams
Upon his Retirement
Revision Date: 6/12/2013

Discussion and Consideration of Recommendation to the City Council
on Whether to Complete a Needs Assessment Study for Cubberley
Revision Date: 6/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Consideration of Public-Private Parking Garage on High Street (Lot P)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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.
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Peninsula Council of Lion’s Club Honors Fire and Law Enforcement
Officials Who Have Served Their Communities
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Appointment for One Position on the Historic Resources Board for an
Unexpired Three Year Term Ending May 31, 2014 (Resignation of
Smithwick)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Appointments for Two Positions on the Human Relations Commission
for Three Year Terms Ending March 31, 2016 (Terms of O’Nan and
Verma)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Appointments for Two Positions on the Library Advisory Commission
for Three Year Terms Ending January 31, 2016 (Terms of Akinola, Moss,
and Palaniappan)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

Appointment for One Unexpired Position on Public Art Commission
ending on April 30, 2015 (Walsh Resignation)
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/10/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/6/2013

Review Baseline Survey Results and Make Recommendations to the
City Council on Next Steps in Considering an Infrastructure Finance Measure
Revision Date: 6/6/2013

Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Plan for
Improvements to Eleanor Pardee Park
Revision Date: 6/5/2013

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)
Revision Date: 6/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Adoption of Resolution Determining the Proposed Calculation of the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2014
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation Related to the Annual Reorganization Meeting Including a Possible Charter Amendment
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO COST SHARE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALO ALTO AND SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT REGARDING NEWELL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Direction on Community Engagement Process for Concept Plan Refinement for Arts and Innovation District
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Direction on Community Engagement Process for Concept Plan Refinement for Arts and Innovation District (Updated Attachment H)
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Fiber Optic Utility Rate Adjustments Effective July 1, 2013
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Designation of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities
Annual 2013 Conference
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

City of Palo Alto Energy Risk Management Report for Second Quarter,
Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Architectural Review
Board for One Term Ending on September 30, 2015
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning and
Transportation Commission for Two Terms Ending on July 31, 2017
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Utilities Advisory
Commission for Two Terms Ending on July 31, 2016
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Interview of a Candidate for the Historic Resources Board for One
Term Ending on May 31, 2014
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for
Two Terms Ending on March 31, 2016
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Interviews of Candidates for the Library Advisory Commission for Two
Terms Ending on January 31, 2016
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for One
Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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
Revision Date: 6/3/2013

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.
Revision Date: 5/29/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/29/2013

Wrap up Discussion of Outstanding Issues from Prior Budget Hearing Meetings
Revision Date: 5/23/2013

Preliminary Cost Estimates for Grade Separation and Trenching Studies
Revision Date: 5/23/2013

Request Finance Committee Recommendation to Council to Adopt a
Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan and Resolution Amending the Merit Rules
Revision Date: 5/23/2013

Update of and Direction for Downtown Parking Garage and Attendant
Parking Study and Implementation of Trial Attendant Parking at Lot R
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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)
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of
the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Approving a Negative Declaration Continuation Memo
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

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)
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

Potential List of Topics for Joint Meeting with the City Council and
Planning and Transportation Commission
Revision Date: 5/20/2013

Consideration of Approaches to Address Concerns Related to Human
Habitation of Vehicles
Revision Date: 5/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/14/2013

Update on the Proposed Remodeling of the First Floor of City Hall (CIP PE-12017)
Revision Date: 5/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating Several Public Easements Which Have Been Relocated at 4329 El Camino Real
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

Approval of Solar Water Heating Incentive Program Services Contract with the Center for Sustainable Energy California
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

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)
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

Informational Report Updating Council on Business and Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Programs
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

Acceptance of Long Range Financial Forecast for Fiscal Years 2013 to
2023
Revision Date: 5/13/2013

Review of Human Services Resource Allocation Funding
Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2014
Revision Date: 5/9/2013

Recommendation of the Revised 2007-2014 Housing Element to the
City Council
Revision Date: 5/9/2013

City of Palo Alto Response to Plan Bay Area Final Draft and Draft
Environmental Impact Report
Revision Date: 5/9/2013

Update to Consideration of Approaches to Address Concerns Related to Human Habitation of Vehicles
Revision Date: 5/8/2013

Council Discussion of the Cubberley Community Advisory Report and
Guidance Regarding Negotiations Related to the Cubberley Lease and
Covenant Not to Develop
Revision Date: 5/8/2013

Update on the Preliminary Design of the Public Safety Building
Associated with Jay Paul Company’s Proposed Development at 395 Page Mill Road
Revision Date: 5/7/2013

Update on the Preliminary Design of the Public Safety Building
Associated with Jay Paul Company’s Proposed Development at 395
Page Mill Road
Revision Date: 5/7/2013

Presentation of Insurance Services Office Report on Palo Alto Building
Division Rating
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Public Hearing: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations
and the Draft 2014 Action Plan
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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)
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Review of Guiding Principles for Stanford University Medical Center Fund Allocations and Allocation of $2 Million to Project Safety Net
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Recommendation to Purchase Eighteen (18), 5-Year Extended Warranties for New Electrocardiogram (EKG) Monitors for a Not-to-Exceed Total of $93,000
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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)
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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.
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Review of Guiding Principles for Stanford University Medical Center Fund Allocations and Allocation of $2Million to Project Safety Net
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Request Council Adopt the Resolution Amending the 2013 Management and Professional Compensation Plan
Revision Date: 5/6/2013

Draft Letter on Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Member Configuration
Revision Date: 4/25/2013

Recommendations on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Community
Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and the Draft Fiscal Year 2014Annual Action Plan
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

Fiscal Years 2014 to 2018 Financial Forecast for the Fiber Optics Fund
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

Update on the Status of Grants That May Offset the Cost of Infrastructure Projects
Revision Date: 4/16/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Proclamations Expressing Appreciation to Terry Godfrey, Rachel
Samoff, Rob Steele, and Environmental Volunteers for Outstanding Public
Service
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Recommendation that City Council Approve a Contract with OPower for the Provision of Home Utility Reports to Residents Comparing Energy and Water Use
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Storm Drain Oversight Committee Review of FY2012 Storm Drainage
Fund Expenditures
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Update on the Progress in Implementing the Climate Protection Plan - Earth Day Report
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Advisory
Commission for Two Terms Expiring on January 31, 2016
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Art
Commission for One Term Expiring on April 30, 2015
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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)
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment Number One to the
Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment Number One to the
Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco
Revision Date: 4/15/2013

Staff Update of: 1) Housing Element Process, and 2) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal and Transfer Request
Revision Date: 4/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/10/2013

Update on Innovation and Emerging Technology Demonstration Program Implementation
Revision Date: 4/9/2013

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)
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

Appointment of David Bower, Beth Bunnenberg, and Patricia DiCicco
to the Historic Resources Board for Three Terms Ending on May 31,
2016
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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)
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/8/2013

Approval of Contract with D&M Traffic Services, Inc for a Total of
$150,000 to Provide On Call Traffic Safety Services
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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)
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Approval of Amendment Number One to the Water Supply Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

City of Palo Alto Utilities Quarterly Update - 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Honoring Distinguished Guests from Palo Alto’s Sister City of Oaxaca, Mexico
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2012 and Revised Workplan
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Bond Oversight Committee for Five Terms Ending on May 31, 2017
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Direct City Clerk to Return Ballot Designating the City Council's Vote for the Two League of California Cities Amendments to Membership Bylaws
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Human Relations
Commission for Two Terms Expiring on March 31, 2016.
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

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.
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Appointment of Lanie Wheeler to the Emergency Standby Council,
Replacing Judy Kleinberg
We have been informed by former
Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Discussion of Possible Revisions and Updates to the Rail Committee Guiding Principles
Revision Date: 3/28/2013

Update on Implementation of the Infrastructure Blue Ribbon
Commission Final Report Recommendations
Revision Date: 3/20/2013

Accept Report Summarizing Objectives for the 2013 Baseline
Infrastructure Survey
Revision Date: 3/20/2013

Accept Report on Interim Infrastructure Communication Plan and
Messaging Concepts
Revision Date: 3/20/2013

Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023 Long Range Financial Forecast (Continued From March 5, 2013)
Revision Date: 3/19/2013

Consideration of a Recommendation to Council to Adopt an Ordinance
Prohibiting Smoking in 3 Public Parks
Revision Date: 3/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/19/2013

Discussion and Recommendation on the Process to be Used to Establish
Guiding Principles/Core Values
Revision Date: 3/19/2013

Review and Consider Recommendations to the City Council on
Potential Changes to the Conduct of the Annual Reorganization Meeting
Revision Date: 3/19/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Downtown Parking Update and Direction Regarding Near-Term Parking Actions
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Options for Cost Savings Modifications to Palo Alto's Street Sweeping Program
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Finance Committee Recommendation that the City Council Appoint an Electric Undergrounding Advisory Body
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Amending Utilities Rate Schedule C-1, Utility Service Calls
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Downtown Development Cap Study Scope of Work and Request for Proposal
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Infrastructure Committee Recommendation to Modify List of Projects Approved by Council for Public Opinion Research for a Potential Infrastructure Revenue Ballot Measure
Revision Date: 3/18/2013

Staff Update of 1) Housing Element Process and 2) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal
Revision Date: 3/14/2013

Presentation by Stephen Levy of Bay Area Regional Economic and Housing Forecasts
Revision Date: 3/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/13/2013

Approval of 2011-12 Public Improvement Corporation Financial Statement
Revision Date: 3/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/11/2013

WELCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES FROM TSUCHIURA CITY, IBARAKI, JAPAN
Revision Date: 3/11/2013

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.
Revision Date: 3/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/5/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

Approval of the Mutual Cooperation and Support Agreement between
the City of Palo Alto and the Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theatre
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

Update of California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape
Improvements Project Roadway Design and Consideration of Street Lighting Options
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

Contracts Awarded by the City Manager from July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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.
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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%
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

Abilities United for a Public/Private Community Partnership Presentation
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 3/4/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/28/2013

SB 1029 Clean-Up Legislation Comparison Table and Background Information
Revision Date: 2/13/2013

Discussion and Review of the Legislative Action Program Manual and
the 2013 Federal and State Legislative Priorities
Revision Date: 2/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/12/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Approval of the renewal of and year two funding for Oracle Contract S11139794
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi-Monthly Construction Contract Report
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that Council Approve a Three Year Extension of the Demand Response Pilot Program for Large Commercial Electric Customers
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Preliminary Review of a Planned Community Zoning Proposed on the Former VTA Lot at El Camino Real and Page Mill Road
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

City of Palo Alto Appeal of Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Housing Element Cycle
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Update and Direction to Staff Regarding Edgewood Plaza Project and Development Process
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Appointment of a Candidate for the Public Art Commission for One
Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015.
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Appointments of Candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission
for Two Terms Ending on December 31, 2015.
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Appointment of a Candidate for the Planning and Transportation
Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014.
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

Approval of Proposal for Project Submittals for the One Bay Area Grant
Program
Revision Date: 2/11/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/6/2013

Management of City Council Meetings and Recommendations for
Revisions to the City Council's Protocols and Procedures
Revision Date: 2/6/2013

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
Revision Date: 2/5/2013

City of Palo Alto Energy Risk Management Report for the First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 2/4/2013

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)
Revision Date: 2/4/2013

Colleagues memo from Council Members Klein and Schmid Regarding Annual Council Reorganization Meeting
Revision Date: 2/4/2013

City of Palo Alto Appeal of the Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2014-2022 Housing Element Cycle
Revision Date: 1/31/2013

Proposed Updates to the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles
Revision Date: 1/31/2013

Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Palo Alto Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines for 2013
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

City of Palo Alto Investment Activity Report for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2013
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

Colleagues Memo from Mayor Scharff and Council Member Klein to Add
a 4th Member to the Council’s Committee on Infrastructure
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

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)
Revision Date: 1/28/2013

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.
Revision Date: 1/24/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

COLLEAGUE'S MEMO FROM MAYOR SCHARFF, AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS KLEIN AND PRICE REGARDING THE LENGTH OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

Review and Approval of the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee Guiding Principles
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the
Contract Oversight Audit
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the
Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2012
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Accept the Audit
of Employee Health Benefits Administration
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

Colleagues Memo From Mayor Scharff and Council Member Klein
Regarding Council’s Ad hoc Committee on Infrastructure
Revision Date: 1/22/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Public Hearing: on Objections to Weed Abatement and Adoption of
Resolution Ordering Weed Nuisance Abated
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Approval of Pilot Residential Compostables Collection Program and
Adjustment to Refuse Collection Frequency
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Energy-Compost Facility and Export Option RFP Approval and
Recommendation for the Landfill Capping Considerations
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Report on Surplus Property Donated to Nonprofit Organizations and Contributions to the City from Those Nonprofit Organizations
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Approval of the Acceptance and Expenditure of Citizens Options for
Public Safety (COPS) Funds on Various Law Enforcement Equipment
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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)
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning and Transportation Commission for one Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Selection of Candidates to be interviewed for the Public Art Commission for one Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks and Recreation Commission for two Terms Ending on December 31, 2015
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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)
Revision Date: 1/14/2013

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)
Revision Date: 1/9/2013

Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Approve a Policy
for the Office of Economic Development
Revision Date: 1/9/2013

Approval of a Contract with Rosas Brothers Construction in the Amount of $1,022,066 for the 2013 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Repairs Project
Revision Date: 12/17/2012
