East Palo Alto, California

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an automobile recycling facility and findings for a temporary housing incentive program. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-2027.

• Special Use Permit (SUP26-001) for one-year operation and phased wind-down of Infinity Salvage Automobile Recycling Facility at 2091 Bay Road
• Findings for the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (THDIP) Ordinance
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-2027

Director's Level Reading

The Director's Level Reading will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Temporary Use Permit (TUP26-014) allowing continued use related to automated vehicles at 1990 Bay Road and 1775 Weeks Street for one year (365 days) under the same operator. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing to approve a one-year extension of a temporary use permit for automated vehicle operations at 1990 Bay Road and 1775 Weeks Street

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Public Works and Transportation Commission

City Council

Senior Advisory Committee

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular session to discuss old business including the Senior Services Task Force and Senior Prom, and new business on subcommittee assignments and a Senior Feedback Incentive. The committee will also hear a Transportation Subcommittee report. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major votes or financial decisions.

• Discussion of Senior Services Task Force (June, July, August) and Senior Prom under old business
• Subcommittee assignments and chairs to be determined under new business
• Senior Feedback Incentive program discussed under new business
• Transportation Subcommittee Report to be presented

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget, the two-year Capital Improvement Program, and a related capital budget. It will also set a fiscal year 2026-27 appropriation limit of $45,312,635 and adopt a policy to comply with SB 707 addressing disruptions of remote meetings and clarifying public comment procedures. A joint successor agency budget will be considered in a separate board meeting.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 Budget and FY 2026-27 & 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program
• Establish FY 2026-27 Appropriation Limit at $45,312,635
• Amend Code of Ethics to comply with SB 707 on meeting disruption policies and public comment procedures
• Adopt FY 2026-27 Successor Agency Budget (joint board hearing)

Public Works and Transportation Commission

The Public Works and Transportation Commission will discuss and vote on recommending two new parking restriction zones to the City Council: a bus stop no-parking zone on Pulgas Avenue near Weeks Street and a 50-foot no-parking zone at the west end of Tulane Avenue. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on East Palo Alto's participation in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) and hear general updates on capital improvement projects.

• Establishment of a 41-foot no-parking bus stop zone on Pulgas Avenue starting 47 feet north of Weeks Street
• Establishment of a 50-foot no-parking zone at the western terminus of Tulane Avenue
• Informational presentation on FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) program
• General updates on active capital improvement program (CIP) projects
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair to serve through May 31, 2027

City Council

The East Palo Alto City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the FY 2026‑27 classification plan and compensation schedule, accepting grant funding for park scoreboards and community events, and approving the FY 2026‑27 budget and capital program. A key item is a resolution authorizing a five‑year agreement with Raftelis for organizational review services, limited to $200,000 per year and not to exceed $1 million total. The council will also act on a development agreement amendment for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project and adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans.

• Adopt FY 2026‑27 Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule
• Accept $25,000 Measure K grant for park scoreboards at Jack Farrel Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Park
• Authorize $20,000 grant from Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan family for community events
• Approve five‑year Raftelis organizational review services agreement, up to $200,000 per year, $1 million total
• Adopt FY 2026‑27 budget, capital improvement program, and $45,312,635 appropriation limit

Rent Stabilization Board

City Council

Senior Advisory Committee

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will meet virtually and in person to discuss old business items including a Senior Services Assessment, a Senior Services Task Force schedule for June through August, and the Senior Prom. New business includes general event planning. The meeting includes public comment and a Transportation Subcommittee report. No votes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Senior Services Assessment
• Senior Services Task Force planning for June, July, August
• Senior Prom event details
• Event planning as new business
• Transportation Subcommittee report

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the Vista 2035 General Plan regarding safety, noise, and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Development Code and the proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District.

• Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) regarding site design, setbacks, and permits
• Vista 2035 General Plan update for Safety and Noise and Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities elements
• EPASD FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget feedback
• Joint representation agreement for housing cooperatives, including 801 Donohoe Street
• Closed session regarding price and terms for property at 2120 Euclid

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss the performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney

Public Works and Transportation Commission

This is a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes and future agenda requests. The main substantive items are an informational presentation on local, regional, state, and federal funding opportunities for capital projects, and general project updates from Public Works Engineering Staff. No decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026
• Presentation on funding opportunities for city capital improvement projects
• General capital improvement program (CIP) project updates
• Requests for future commission agenda items

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to adopt a comprehensive fee schedule update effective July 18, 2026, and a second budget hearing for the fiscal year 2026-27 proposed budget. Consent items include a $147,000 classification and compensation study, a regional EV charging project MOU, and design services for the SAFER Bay Project. The meeting also includes a closed session and a Sanitary District board meeting.

• Public hearing to adopt comprehensive fee schedule update (effective July 18, 2026)
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Session Hearing No. 2 (feedback only)
• Agreement with Regional Government Services for classification and compensation study up to $147,000
• Memorandum of Understanding for San Mateo County Regional EV Charging Project with Half Moon Bay, San Carlos, and Portola Valley
• SAFER Bay Project Phase 1 design services for North of Bay Road Reach

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to find the two-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update, which includes 27 new projects, in conformance with the City's 2035 General Plan. The commission will also direct staff to forward their consistency report to the City Council. Other agenda items include approval of the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Resolution to find the FY 2026/27-FY 2027/28 CIP update with 27 new projects in conformance with the General Plan
• CEQA finding that the action is not a project with significant environmental effects per Section 15061(b)(3)
• Directing staff to forward the commission's report to the City Council
• Approval of April 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Senior Advisory Committee

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular session, including old business on the Senior Services Task Force and Senior Prom, new business introducing a Senior Services Consultant and an AI Conversation, and a staff report on Senior Field Trip Survey Results. The meeting is advisory; no binding decisions are expected.

• Senior Services Consultant Introduction under new business
• AI Conversation discussion item
• Senior Field Trip Survey Results staff report
• Senior Prom old business item
• Senior Services Task Force update

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Safety and Noise Element and the Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element of the Vista 2035 General Plan. The body may recommend that the City Council adopt these updates.

• Vista 2035 General Plan Safety and Noise Element update
• Vista 2035 General Plan Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element update

City Council

Public Works and Transportation Commission

Planning Commission

The East Palo Alto Planning Commission will hold its regular session, approve the agenda and consent calendar, and then review two preliminary development applications. Staff will recommend feedback to the applicant, Sand Hill Property Company, for the West Bayshore‑Newell Improvements Project (PRE25-006) and the O'Keefe‑Manhattan Improvements Project (PRE25-005). No final decisions are indicated in this agenda.

• Review Preliminary Application No. PRE25-006 for West Bayshore‑Newell Improvements Project (Sand Hill Property Company)
• Review Preliminary Application No. PRE25-005 for O'Keefe‑Manhattan Improvements Project (Sand Hill Property Company)

Rent Stabilization Board

City Council

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, review old business from the Senior Services Task Force, and consider new business items including a Senior Ball and a Senior Services Assessment focus group. Staff and committee reports will also be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of Senior Advisory Committee minutes (3.4.26)
• Public comment period
• New business – Senior Ball
• New business – Senior Services Assessment – Senior Advisory Committee Focus Group

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Development Code Text Amendment ZTA25-002, which proposes to repeal, replace, and amend multiple sections of Title 18 regarding site design, architectural standards, definitions, setbacks, trees, accessory structures, temporary use permits, alcohol sales, conditional use permits for schools, home occupations, and other areas. The Commission is asked to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval and to find the amendment exempt from CEQA.

• Public hearing on Development Code Text Amendment ZTA25-002 affecting site design, architectural standards, definitions, corner lots, refueling stations, front setbacks, trees, accessory structures, Temporary Use Permits, alcohol sales at eating establishments, Conditional Use Permits for schools, and home occupations
• Recommendation to adopt a resolution forwarding the amendment to City Council with a CEQA exemption finding

Senior Advisory Committee

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2026, with items including discussion of a Senior Services Task Force, public comment on banning at the Senior Center, and reflections on Chinese New Year and Black History. The committee also plans a focus group. The agenda is primarily procedural with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Discussion of Senior Services Task Force (March, April, May)
• Previous public comment on banning at the Senior Center
• Chinese New Year Reflections
• Black History Reflections
• Focus Group - Senior Advisory Committee

Public Works and Transportation Commission

The Public Works and Transportation Commission will receive informational presentations on the Pulgas Avenue Mini-Roundabout and SAFER Bay projects. They will also discuss the two-year Capital Improvement Program update for fiscal years 2026-2028 and consider denying handicap parking requests for two addresses. Additionally, the Commission will select a Vice Chair.

• Informational presentation on Pulgas Avenue Mini-Roundabout
• SAFER Bay Project design phase update and public outreach
• Two-year Capital Improvement Program update FY26-28
• Vice Chair selection for term through May 31, 2026
• Denial recommendation for handicap parking at 1227 Westminster Ave and 2769 Gonzaga St

City Council

The East Palo Alto City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a water infrastructure funding package and updates to building codes. Items include adopting a Residential Permit Parking Program ordinance, amending the Peninsula Clean Energy agreement to reflect a name change, and reviewing the Economic Development Strategic Plan and 2025 housing reports. The council will also approve cash reports and public comments before adjourning.

• Authorize $205,562 payment to Veolia for repairs to the Gloria Way Well Filtration Plant from the Water Capital Fund
• Authorize $241,500 payment to Veolia for 60 hydrant replacements from the Water Capital Fund
• Adopt Residential Permit Parking Program ordinance, waiving the second reading
• Adopt ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related Reach Codes
• Amend Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement to reflect name change to WestLight Energy

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Rent Stabilization Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and consider a resolution to place a measure on term limits for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Election. The body will also consider appointing two members to write the argument and rebuttal for the ballot measure.

• Resolution to submit a measure on term limits for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Election
• Appointment of two members to write the argument and rebuttal for the term limits measure

City Council

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session consisting entirely of closed session items. The body will conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney and meet with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential matter of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council and Joint Successor Agency Board will discuss the dissolution of the Successor Agency and the early cash defeasance of Series 2015A bonds. The body is also considering new ordinances for residential permit parking and sidewalk vending, as well as a housing and park expansion agreement.

• Proposed early cash defeasance of Series 2015A Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds with an estimated $1.7 million reduction in FY 2025-26 General Fund revenues
• First reading of a Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance (Chapter 10.40)
• Introduction of a Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance (Chapter 5.76)
• MOU with County of San Mateo and EPACANDO for 100% affordable housing and expansion of Martin Luther King Jr. Park
• Vote to review Planning Commission denials for townhome and mixed-use projects at 1675 Bay Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a development project for 58 townhouse-style residences. The body will also review a pre-application study for 1620 Bay Road and annual progress reports for the 2025 Housing Element and General Plan.

• Public hearing for 58 townhouse residences at 1933 Pulgas Avenue (TTM25-001, DR25-001, TRP25-001)
• Pre-application study session for 1620 Bay Road (PRE25-002)
• 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Public Works and Transportation Commission

The East Palo Alto Public Works and Transportation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss a new meeting start time, and receive presentations on the Reimagine Dumbarton project and the Daylighting Law.

• Approval of January 21, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on updated meeting start time
• Presentation on Reimagine Dumbarton project
• Presentation on Daylighting Law
• Updates on active capital improvement program (CIP) projects

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two resolutions to adopt design review, tentative map, and tree removal permits for the University and Bay at 4 Corners Townhomes Residential Project and the Mixed-Use Project. Both projects are proposed to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approvals, public comment, and reports.

• Adopt resolution approving design review, tentative map, and tree removal permit for University and Bay at 4 Corners Townhomes Residential Project (Design Review Permit DR25-004)
• Adopt resolution approving design review, tentative map, and tree removal permit for University and Bay at 4 Corners Mixed-Use Project (Design Review Permit DR25-007)
• Find both University and Bay at 4 Corners projects exempt from CEQA per PRC Section 21080.66

Senior Advisory Committee

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 26 meeting. It will then hear public comment and review old business from the Senior Services Task Force and Workplan Subcommittee. New business includes discussion of Senior Arts & Crafts Programming, a Senior Advisory Committee Focus Group, and technology classes. The meeting will be held both in person at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of Senior Advisory Committee minutes – 1.7.26
• Public comment period
• Old business: Senior Services Task Force and Workplan Subcommittee
• New business: Senior Arts & Crafts Programming, Focus Group, and Tech Classes

City Council

The East Palo Alto City Council will hold a regular session on February 3, 2026, considering consent calendar items including construction contracts and a pension prefunding, a public hearing on a new Residential Permit Parking Program ordinance (first reading), and policy actions such as a mid-year budget amendment and awarding 2026 Summer Park Activation contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session and informational reports.

• Award of $594,673.20 construction contract for Cummings Loft Project to Greentech Industry Inc.
• Award of $763,370.30 citywide lighting project contract to General Lighting Services, Inc.
• Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County for up to $125,000 in minor home repairs for low-income seniors
• Appropriation of $3 million for additional CalPERS pension prefunding to reduce unfunded liability
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 10.40 (Residential Permit Parking Program) to municipal code

Public Works and Transportation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a presentation on the Sustainability Service Corps Fellowship. The body will also receive general Capital Improvement Program (CIP) updates.

• Sustainability Service Corps Fellowship Presentation
• General CIP Updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of a closed session. The body is scheduled to discuss performance evaluations for two public employees.

• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

City Council

The East Palo Alto City Council meeting will include public employee performance evaluations for two top officials: the City Attorney and the City Manager. These evaluations are required under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney (Gov’t Code §54957(b)(1))
• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager (Gov’t Code §54957(b)(1))

City Council

The council will consider three contract approvals: a $50,000 amendment to the University Avenue/101 Pedestrian Overcrossing project with Ghirardelli Construction, a $865,800 five‑year legislative advocacy agreement with Ken Brown Strategic Consulting, and a parking‑restriction signage resolution for Woodland Avenue. It will also adopt parking signage at the East Palo Alto Sanitary District facility on 901 Weeks Street and approve routine items such as proclamations and meeting minutes.

• Amend Ghirardelli Construction contract, increasing total to $2,259,557.83 (+$50,000)
• Approve five‑year, not‑to‑exceed $865,800 contract with Ken Brown Strategic Consulting for legislative advocacy
• Authorize parking‑restriction signage along west side of Woodland Avenue between University Ave and West Bayshore Rd
• Authorize parking‑restriction signage at EPASD facility, 901 Weeks Street
• Adopt minutes from the December 16, 2025 council meeting

Rent Stabilization Board

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will first approve its agenda and then vote to adopt the minutes from the November 5 2025 meeting. It will provide a public comment period, review old business on the Senior Services Task Force workplan for January‑March, and consider new business items such as the Senior Ball Survey, Senior Services Strategic Assessment, and tech trainings. The meeting will also include committee and staff reports before adjourning.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of Senior Advisory Committee Minutes – 11.5.25
• Public comment period
• Old business: Senior Services Task Force workplan (Jan‑Mar)
• New business: Senior Ball Survey, Senior Services Strategic Assessment, Tech Trainings

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Final Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan. The body is also considering the creation of a Youth Commission and Youth Task Force, as well as reviewing annual financial reports for the city and the East Palo Alto Sanitary District.

• Adoption of the Final Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan prepared by HR&A Advisors, Inc. and Kearns & West
• Proposed $50,000 annual budget from CYFS Transient Occupancy Tax funds for a Youth Commission and Youth Task Force, not to exceed $180,000
• Update to Speed Hump Installation Criteria and Review Process guidelines
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Financial Reports for the City and the East Palo Alto Sanitary District
• Proclamations for the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company