East Palo Alto public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Rent Stabilization Board
The Rent Stabilization Board will receive an informational update on the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project Relocation Plan and review Rent Stabilization Program data. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes for October 9, 2024, and corrected minutes for September 11, 2024. No public hearings or action items are scheduled.
- Informational update on Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project Relocation Plan
- Rent Stabilization Program in Numbers report for September and October 2024
- Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes and corrected September 11, 2024 minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Residential Permit Parking Program ordinance and financing alternatives for the Ravenswood Business District/4 Corners Specific Plan Area. The body is also considering several contracts and compensation updates via a consent calendar.
- Contract not-to-exceed $54,500 with Matrix Consulting Group for a Full Cost Allocation and User Fee Study
- Three-year agreement not-to-exceed $34,000 annually with Community Planning Collaborative for an ADU Resource Center
- Proposed Residential Permit Parking Program (RPP) Ordinance
- Revised Annual Compensation Schedule for FY 2024-25
- Amendment of Police Recruit Classification Specification and Compensation
Rent Stabilization Board
The East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Board will adopt a resolution setting the annual registration fee at $234 per rental unit for the 2024‑2025 program year. The board will also approve the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes and receive an informational report on the program's numbers for September 2024 and year‑to‑date. Additional agenda items include approval of the consent calendar, staff oral reports, and a public comment period.
- Adopt resolution setting annual registration fee of $234 per unit for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
- Approve September 11, 2024 Rent Stabilization Board meeting minutes
- Receive Rent Stabilization Program in Numbers report for September 2024 and year‑to‑date
- Approve consent calendar items
- Public comment period for community members
City Council
The East Palo Alto City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a $248,639.60 professional engineering services agreement for the Trash Capture Device Installation Project. It will also vote on a $17,500 annual alarm service contract, a $79,000 staff augmentation with HEART, and a $150,000 per year rental registry contract. Additional items include a local minimum wage increase to $17.45 per hour and a resolution to issue an RFP for the city’s strategic plan.
- Approve $17,500 annual contract with Everon LLC / ADT Commercial Alarm Company (up to $175,500 total).
- Approve $79,000 amendment and up to $131,500 one‑year agreement with HEART for housing staff.
- Approve $226,036 engineering contract (plus 10% contingency) for Trash Capture Device Project, total not‑to‑exceed $248,639.60.
- Approve up to $150,000 annually for a three‑year rental property registry contract with OpportunitySpace (Tolemi).
- Adopt local minimum wage increase to $17.45 per hour effective Jan. 1 2025.
City Council
The East Palo Alto City Council will hold a study session to review the Draft Ravenswood Business District / 4 Corners Specific Plan Update Project. The session will focus on providing direction to staff regarding a preferred maximum development scenario and a draft Community Benefits Framework.
- Study session on Ravenswood Business District / 4 Corners Specific Plan Update Project
- Discussion on preferred maximum development scenario (#2)
- Review of draft Community Benefits Framework
City Council
The City Council will discuss expanding public safety surveillance and the compassionate clearance of homeless encampments. The body is also reviewing responses to Grand Jury reports and adjusting HR support contracts.
- Proposal to install surveillance cameras at City buildings, parks, and pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings
- One-year automated license plate reader (ALPR) pilot program contract with Flock Technology
- Increase of HR support contracts with RGS, Muchmore than Consulting, LLC, and CPS HR Consulting from $200,000 to $350,000
- Resolution to declare the City a Defender for Reproductive Freedom
- Informational report on ending temporary water rate reductions effective October 1, 2024
Rent Stabilization Board
The Rent Stabilization Board will meet to approve minutes from July 11, 2024. The board will also receive informational reports regarding Rent Stabilization Program numbers for July, August, and the year-to-date period.
- Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Informational report on Rent Stabilization Program numbers for July 2024, August 2024, and Year-to-Date
- Informational report on 2023-2024 Rent Stabilization Program numbers regarding Woodland Park Three-day Notices
City Council
The City Council will consider calling a municipal election for three council seats and updating inclusionary housing fees. The body is also reviewing a proposal for 62 rowhouses on Pulgas Avenue and a police officers' association agreement.
- Call for General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, to elect three City Council members
- Proposed $130,799.13 contract with United Storm Water, Inc. for Trash Capture Devices Installation
- Proposed $120,000 contract with Informing Change for Measure HH Pilot Workforce Development evaluation
- Proposed update to Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fees: $273,400 for Ownership/For-Sale and $299,200 for Rental
- Pre-application for 62 rowhouses and rezoning of a 2.11-acre portion of 1933 Pulgas Avenue
Rent Stabilization Board
The East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Board will appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2024-25 program year. Members will also be selected to serve on the Outreach and Education, Rules and Regulations, and Habitability committees. Additionally, the board will review recent rent stabilization program statistics.
- Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2024-25 Program Year
- Appointment of members to Outreach and Education, Rules and Regulations, and Habitability committees
- Presentation from Nuestra Casa
- Review of Rent Stabilization Program in Numbers for June 2024 and YTD
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to development impact fees for infrastructure and a new strategic plan for economic development. The agenda also includes a citizen initiative regarding election consolidation and the annual military equipment report.
- Discussion of draft nexus study and financial feasibility analysis for updating development impact fees
- Authorization of an RFP for the East Palo Alto Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Appointment of a two-member City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for economic development
- Annual Military Equipment report review
- Resolution regarding a citizen initiative and election consolidation
City Council
The City Council will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and establish a $40,575,070 appropriation limit. The agenda includes a public hearing on proposed solid waste service rate increases and amendments to building energy codes. Additionally, the council will consider new staff positions and a residential permit parking ordinance.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and $40,575,070 appropriation limit
- Public hearing on proposed solid waste service rate increases
- Amendments to municipal code regarding building electrification and energy efficiency
- Introduction of the Residential Permit Parking Program Ordinance
- Staffing changes adding Utility Manager and IT Manager positions