December 15, 2008 - Item Number 1 Annual Joint Meeting with the Architectural Review Board Discussing Palo Alto Architectural Issues Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of a Contract with Delta Dental for Claims Administration Services for the City of Palo Alto’s Self-funded Dental Plan for Up to Three Years in a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $291,412 Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 11 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Tony Choy Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement with Former Director of Administrative Services Carl Yeats to Increase Interest Rate and Extend Due Date of Residential Loan Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 15 Colleague’s Memo from Council Member’s Barton, Espinosa and Kishimoto Requesting Report on High Speed Rail Station in Palo Alto Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 2 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to William Fellman Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of Amendment No. One to Contract No. C08126592 with the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation in the Amount of $78,580 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $368,580 for the Planning and Design Phase for the Renovation and Capital Improvements to the Palo Alto Art Center, Capital Improvement Program Project PF-07000 Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 7 Finance Committee Recommendation to Approve City Auditor’s Fiscal Year 2008-09 Work Plan Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election Held on November 04, 2008 Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of a Contract with Life Insurance Company of North America for Underwriting of the City of Palo Alto’s Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Plans for Up to Three Years in an Amount of $707,545 Per Year for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $2,122,635 Revision Date: 12/15/2008
December 08, 2008 - Item Number 2 Continued Discussion on Review of Housing Needs Analysis for the Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford Shopping Center Projects Revision Date: 12/8/2008
December 08, 2008 - Item Number 3 Approval of Amendment No. One to Contract Number C08122012 with KPA Group, Inc. to add $54,120 for Construction Support Services for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $163,080 for the Fire Stations 5 and 8 Improvement Project – Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01004 Revision Date: 12/8/2008
December 08, 2008 - Item Number 6 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Approve Staff’s Recommendation Regarding City Oversight of the Palo Alto Airport:
A) Receive Staff’s Progress Report on Negotiations with Santa Clara County Regarding the Palo Alto Airport Lease;
B) Approval of the Amended Airport Mission Statement;
C) Recommend the City Manager Negotiate a Contract with Wiedemann & Associates for Development of an Airport Business Plan and Airport Community Value Analysis;
D) Adopt Budget Amendment Ordinance to Increase Appropriations by $80,000 from the City Council Contingency Account to the Capital Project Fund to Fund the Contract for Wiedemann & Associates Services
(Capital Improvement Program Project AS-09000, City of Palo Alto Municipal Airport Transition Project)
Revision Date: 12/8/2008
December 15, 2008 - Item Number 14 Review of Composting Feasibility Study and Direction Regarding Continued Composting Operations in Palo Alto Revision Date: 12/8/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 11 Evaluation of Alternatives and Direction on Implementation of a Bike Rental/Bike Sharing Program for Palo Alto Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 2 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Melinda Wing Upon Her Retirement Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 3 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks & Recreation Commission Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 4 Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated City Officers and Employees as Required by the Political Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission and Repealing Resolution No. 8671 Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 5 Approval of Amendments to: 1) Contract S09128961 with KamTech Systems to Add $94,600 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $177,100; 2) Contract S08125876 with DRA to Add $88,400 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $172,550; and 3) Contract S07120881 with Ariston to Add $236,400 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $320,900 for the SAP Industry Specific Utilities Customer Care and Service project Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 7 Request for Authorization for Vice Mayor to Send Letter Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara Extend the Public Review Period for the Draft Stanford Sustainable Development Study Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of an Amendment to Contract S07117566 with the Police Auditor (OIR Group) to Add $20,000 for Evaluation of the Police Department’s Policy, Training, Practices and Demographic Data Collection on Racial Profiling for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $72,000 Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 13 Colleagues Memo from Mayor Klein and Council Members Barton and Morton Requesting Conceptual Approval of City of Palo Alto Gold-Level Sponsorship for 2009 National Senior Games, Direction to Staff to Negotiate a Contract with the National Senior Games Associates (NSGA) and Form a Staff Working Group in Support of the Games Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 01, 2008 - Item Number 8 Att 2nd Reading Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Palo Alto to Change the Zone Designation for 420 Cambridge Avenue from Community Commercial 2 (CC(2)) to the California Avenue Pedestrian and Transit-Oriented Development (PTOD) Combining District
(First reading was on November 17, 2008, Passed 9-0
Revision Date: 12/1/2008
December 09, 2008 - Item Number 9 2nd Reading Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Palo Alto to Change the Zone Designation for 420 Cambridge Avenue from Community Commercial 2 (CC(2)) to the California Avenue Pedestrian and Transit-Oriented Development (PTOD) Combining District
(First reading was on November 17, 2008, Passed 9-0
Revision Date: 12/1/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 1 Report Operational Analysis of the City of Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course by Economic Research Associates Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 1 Summary Operational Analysis of the City of Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course by Economic Research Associates Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 2 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. in the Amount of $393,775 for Utility Control Center Upgrades – Capital Improvement Program Projects EL-06003 and EL-04012 Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 3 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.28.240 (Settlement of Claims and Actions) to Increase the City Attorney’s Settlement Authority from $10,000 to $35,000 Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 4 Approval of an Amendment to Contract C06115547 with Delta Dental to Extend the Term for an Additional Three Months and Add $23,112 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $328,112 for Claims Administration Services for the City of Palo Alto’s Self-Funded Dental Plan Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 5 Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Restrict Food Vendors from Providing Prepared Food in Disposable Food Service Containers Made from Polystyrene or Non-Recyclable Plastic to Customer
(Staff requests continuation to a date uncertain)
Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Palo Alto to Change the Zone Designation for 420 Cambridge Avenue from Community Commercial 2 (CC(2)) to the California Avenue Pedestrian and Transit-Oriented Development (PTOD) Combining District Revision Date: 11/17/2008
November 17, 2008 - Item Number 3 attachment Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.28.240 (Settlement of Claims and Actions) to Increase the City Attorney’s Settlement Authority from $10,000 to $35,000 Revision Date: 11/12/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 1 Review Housing Needs Analysis for the Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford Shopping Center Projects Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of Contracts with: 1) Artist Bruce Beasley in the Amount of $190,000, and 2) Aaron Garfunkel Landscapes, Inc. in the Amount of $35,500, for the Creation and Installation of a New Fountain Replacing the Damaged Fountain on California Avenue Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 4 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing its Condemnation of Racial Profiling and Affirming a Policy of Zero Tolerance for Racial Profiling Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 5 Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Ameresco Butte County Landfill Gas Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement for the Acquisition of Up to Four Average Megawatts of Energy Over Twenty Years at an Estimated Cost Not to Exceed $71 Million Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Water Fund Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $35,000 and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C07120333 with RMC Water & Environment, Inc. in the Amount of $35,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $302,700 for Completion of a Recycled Water Facility Plan and Preparation of Environmental Documents for Capital Improvement Program Project WS-07001, (Recycled Water Distribution System Extension) Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract for Citywide Water and Wastewater Operations Services With EPS, Inc. (dba Express Plumbing) for Up to Three Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 Per Year Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 Item Number 8 Approval of Contracts with: 1) Artist Bruce Beasley in the Amount of $190,000, and 2) Aaron Garfunkel Landscapes, Inc. in the Amount of $35,500, for the Creation and Installation of a New Fountain Replacing the Damaged Fountain on California Avenue Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 10, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Purchase Order C08124799 with Western States Oil for an Additional Amount of $250,000 for a Three Year Term in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,582,000 for Provision of Automotive Fuel Revision Date: 11/10/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 10 Request for Authorization to Increase Existing Contract With the Law Firm of Hanson Bridgett LLP By an Additional $45,000 for a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $185,000 Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 11 Approval of Lease to Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Clubs, Inc. for the City-Owned 474 Embarcadero Road, to the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club, Inc Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 4 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Approve a Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Resale Price Formula Policy to Continue the Existing Consumer Price Index (CPI) Formula with an Annual Maintenance and Replacements Credit Program Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 5 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $3,859,795 for Gas Main Replacement Capital Improvement Program GS-07002 Project 17 in the College Terrace, Evergreen Park, Ventura, Crescent Park, University South, Duveneck/St. Francis and University Park Subdivisions Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 6 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a 10-foot Public Utilities Easement at 3510 Murdoch Drive Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 7 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Public Utilities Easement at 3180 Waverley Street Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 8 Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing the Environmental Goals of Wave One and Directing City Staff Members to Support Achievement of These Goals Revision Date: 11/3/2008
November 03, 2008 Item Number 9 Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Sean Riley Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 11/3/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 25 Colleagues Memo from Council Members Burt and Espinosa Requesting Adoption of a Resolution in Support of Santa Clara County Measure A, the Hospital Seismic Safety and Medical Facilities Bond Revision Date: 10/20/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 2 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Sam Zuccaro Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 10/20/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 13 Approval of an Amendment to Contract C06114731 With The Standard Insurance Company to Extend the Term for and Additional Four Months and Add $280,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $2,680,000 for Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability Insurance Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 14 Approval of a Purchase Order With Golden State Fire Apparatus in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,295,765 for the Purchase of Six Type I Fire Engines Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 16 Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Management Agreement with Brad Lozares Golf Shop for Golf Professional Services at 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 19 Approval of First Amendment to Option to Lease to the Environmental Volunteers for the Former Sea Scout Building at 2560 Embarcadero Road Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 22 (A) Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; Approval of a New Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto to Provide Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Organic Materials, and Yard Trimmings Collection and Processing Services Effective July 1, 2009; Approval of Fueling Permit to GreenWaste of Palo Alto; and Approval of a Lease Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 22 (B) Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; Approval of a New Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto to Provide Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Organic Materials, and Yard Trimmings Collection and Processing Services Effective July 1, 2009; Approval of Fueling Permit to GreenWaste of Palo Alto; and Approval of a Lease Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 22 (C & D) Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; Approval of a New Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto to Provide Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Organic Materials, and Yard Trimmings Collection and Processing Services Effective July 1, 2009; Approval of Fueling Permit to GreenWaste of Palo Alto; and Approval of a Lease Agreement With GreenWaste of Palo Alto Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 24 Policy and Services Committee and Human Relations Commission Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Encouraging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Under “Operation Return to Sender” to Enforce the U.S. Immigration and Customs Laws in a Manner That Complies With all Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, Including the Constitutional Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 3 Appointment of Two Candidates to the Architectural Review Board for Two Three-Year Terms Ending September 30, 2011 Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Amended and Restated Northern California Power Agency Pooling Agreement and Associated Schedules Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of the Laguna Oaks Place Street Right-of-Way at 3740 Laguna Avenue Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 21 Consider Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Site and Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Record of Land Use Action for a New Spa and Fitness Facility, Below Grade Parking, Tennis Court and Other Site Improvements Located Within the Open Space (OS) Zone District at 3000 Alexis Drive
*This item is quasi-judicial and subject to Council's Disclosure Policy
Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item Number 9 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a 10-foot Public Utilities Easement at 3480 Murdoch Court Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 20, 2008 - Item number 10 Adoption of a Resolution Designating 2560 Embarcadero Road, Known as the Former Sea Scout Building, to be Eligible as a “Sender Site” in the Transfer of Development Rights Program Revision Date: 10/16/2008
October 14, 2008 - Item Number 1 Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board for two (2), three-year terms ending September 30, 2011 Revision Date: 10/9/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of a Contract with Spencon Construction, Inc. in the Amount
of $584,134 for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Sidewalk Replacement Project –
Capital Improvement Program Project PO-89003 Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 11 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Asplundh Tree
Expert Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $797,080 for the First
Year and $1,062,000 for Up to Four Additional Years for the 2008
Power Line Clearing Project Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of a Contract with Blossom Valley Construction, Inc. in an
Amount of $1,056,900 for the San Antonio Street Tree Replacement,
Median and Road Improvement Project – Capital Improvement
Program Project PE-00104 and Street Maintenance Program Project
PE-86070 Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 13 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance to Transfer
Appropriation of $58,920 from Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Project PE-06006, Alma Street Landscaping
Improvements to CIP Project PE-06005, University Avenue
Gateway Landscaping Improvements Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 14 Adoption of a Resolution Requesting the Santa Clara County Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Approve a Reorganization
Consisting of Detachment of the Land Known as the “Former Los Altos
Sewage Treatment Plant Site” (1237 San Antonio Road) From the City
of Los Altos and Annexation of the Land to the City of Palo Alto and
Authorization for the City Manager to Execute and Submit the
Annexation Application to LAFCO Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 20 Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with
JMB Construction, Inc. in the Total Amount of $878,800 for the
Recycled Water Contact Chamber Retrofit Project at the Regional
Water Quality Control Plant - Capital Improvement Program Project
WQ-80021 Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 21 Approval of Sole Source Software Purchase, Support and Maintenance
Contract and Contract Contingency with Pitney Bowes Software, Inc. in
the Amount of $330,000 for the Upgrade of the Utilities Bill Print
Processing and Storage Systems Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 22 Adoption of an Emergency Ordinance Amending Section 2.31.010
[Surplus Property and Equipment Disposal or Destruction] of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Allow the Donation of Surplus
Property to Nonprofit Organizations and Declaring the Urgency
Thereof, to Take Effect Immediately Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 23 Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration, Site and Design Review
and Record of Land Use Action for a New Childcare Facility (San
Antonio Children’s Center) Located at 1129-1137 San Antonio Avenue
*This item is quasi-judicial and subject to Council's Disclosure Policy Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 24 Approval of a Negative Declaration and Adoption of a Resolution
Approving the Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan 2008 Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 25 Library Department Update on Progress of Audit of Library Operations
Recommendations Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item number 26 Approval of an Agreement Between San Mateo County Convention and
Visitors Bureau and the City of Palo Alto for the Provision of
Destination Palo Alto Visitorship Services in the Amount of $215,000
for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and $240,000 for Fiscal Year 2009-10 and
Approval of an Agreement Between the Palo Alto Weekly and the City
of Palo Alto for the Provision of the Destination Palo Alto Website
Update and Revision, Visitor Guide and Associated Services in the
Amount of $25,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 27 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Approve a Pilot
Program to Implement “Open City Hall” Online Service Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 28 Adoption of a Resolution Opposing Santa Clara County Measure B
Enacting a One-Eighth Cent Sales Tax Increase over 30 Years in the
November 2008 Santa Clara County Election Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 29 Colleague’s Memo from Mayor Klein and Council Member Kishimoto
Requesting Adoption of a Resolution Supporting State of California
Ballot Proposition 1A, the Safe, Reliable High Speed Passenger Train
Bond Act for the 21st Century Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 3 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Architectural Review
Board Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 4 Policy and Services Committee and Human Relations Commission
Recommendation to the City Council to Adopt an Ordinance
Amending Section 9.72.070 of Chapter 9.72 [Mandatory
Response to Request for Discussion of Disputes Between
Landlord and Tenant] of Title 9 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
to Void Rent Increases Given Without Notice of the Right to
Mediation Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 5 Acknowledge Receipt of Notice of Nonrenewal of Land Conservation
Contract and Review and File Annual Report of Williamson Act
Contracts Within the City of Palo Alto Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 6 Council Appointed Officer’s (CAO) Committee Recommendation to
Direct the City Attorney to Set a Public Employee Performance
Evaluation Closed Session With City Manager James Keene for the
Purpose of Performance Evaluation Goal Setting Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 7 Acknowledge Withdrawal of Appeal of Director’s Approval of a major
Architectural Review Application for a Three Story Commercial Mixed
Use Retail/Office Building at 310 University Avenue
*This item is quasi-judicial and subject to Council's Disclosure Policy Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Richard A. Wetzel
Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 10/2/2008
October 06, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of a Final Map to Subdivide One Lot Into 45 Residential
Condominiums, Streets and a Public Park, Located at 4249 El Camino
Real
*This item is quasi-judicial and subject to Council's Disclosure Policy Revision Date: 10/2/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 11 Approval of Contract Amendment No. 13 Extending the Term of the Rail Shuttle Bus Administration Agreement With the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Through 6/30/2009 and Increasing the Expenditure Limit by $365,000 for a Total of $2,242,419 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C3144644 With Huntsman Architectural Group in the Additional Amount of $82,006 for a Total Amount of $1,262,952 for the Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Project – Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01002 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 14 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Maggie Lam Upon Her Retirement Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 15 Adoption of Two Resolutions: 1) Amending Section 1801 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Incorporate the 2006 - 2010 Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association and 2) Adopting a Compensation Plan for Fire Chiefs’ Association Personnel and Rescinding Resolution No. 8511 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 18 Consideration of Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Site and Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Record of Land Use Action for a New Spa and Fitness Facility, Below Grade Parking, Tennis Court, and Other Site Improvements Located at 3000 Alexis Drive Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 19 Consideration of Appeal of Director’s Approval of an Architectural Review Application for a Four Story Commercial Mixed Use Retail/Office Building, Including, Design Enhancement Exceptions to Exceed the Maximum Height and Floor Area, and a Variance Application for an Encroachment into the Bryant Street Special Setback at 278 University Avenue Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 2 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to John Stichter Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 3 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Abby Boyd Upon Her Retirement Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 4 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Clem Keyes Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 5 Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Customer Identification and Credit Information Protection Program in Compliance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 6 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.08.210 of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 [Officers and Departments] and Section 22.04.035 of Chapter 22.04 of Title 22 [Park and Recreation Building Use and Regulations] of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Amend Employee Titles and Names of Divisions and Reflect the Titles of Employees Who are Authorized to Issue Citations, Respectively Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Sections 22.04.342 and 22.04.343 of Chapter 22.04 of Title 22 [Park and Recreation Building Use and Regulations] of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Prohibit the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Heritage Park and Eleanor Pardee Park Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Sections 22.04.342 and 22.04.343 of Chapter 22.04 of Title 22 [Park and Recreation Building Use and Regulations] of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Prohibit the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Heritage Park and Eleanor Pardee Park Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park Improvement Plan for the Rehabilitation and Relocation of the Building Commonly Known as the Palo Alto Sea Scouts Base Building and Improvement of the 2500 Block of Embarcadero (Harbor) Road Within Byxbee Park and City-Owned Baylands Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 10 Adoption of a Resolution Amending and Restating the Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code Established by Resolution No. 8740 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 13 Approval of Contract With Flack & Kurtz, Inc. in the Amount of $220,000 for Construction Administration Services for the Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Project - Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01002 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 16 Approval of Amendment to Alma Street Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing Project Acquisition and Development Agreement to Amend the Schedule of Performance and Provide that the City Holds Title to the City Parcel and Ole’s Parcel Until Construction Financing Closing for the Development Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 17 Approval of Memorandum of Agreement With Trojan Technologies to Provide Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment for the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant UV Disinfection Facility Project WQ-06014 Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 20 Colleagues Memo from Mayor Klein and Council Member Kishimoto Request to Agendize Discussion of Measure B, BART Sales Tax Measure Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 15, 2008 - Item Number 9 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.21.020 [Architectural Review Board], Section 16.49.030 [Historic Resources Board], Section 2.22.015 [Human Relations Commission], Section 2.24.020 [Library Advisory Commission], Section 2.25.020 [Parks and Recreation Commission], Section 2.20.015 [Planning and Transportation Commission], Section 2.18.030 [Public Art Commission], and Section 2.23.020 [Utilities Advisory Commission] to Reduce the Publication of Board and Commission Recruitment Ads from Four Advertisements to Two Advertisements in a Two Week Period Revision Date: 9/11/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 3 Approval of a Storm Drain Enterprise Fund Contract With Casey Construction Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $320,895 for Storm Drain Rehabilitation and Replacement Project - Phase II, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06101 Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $751,325 to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) VR-01001, Municipal Service Center Fuel Storage Tank Replacement and Approval of a Contract With American Construction and Environmental Services, Inc. in the Amount of $702,076 for Construction of the Integrated Fueling Facility Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Area With a Public Dispenser Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 8 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Refuse Enterprise Fund Contract No. C06115396 with SCS Field Services in the Amount of $32,500 for a total amount of $432,192 for Services Related to the Repair of Fire-Damaged Landfill Gas and Leachate Collection System Components and for Preventive Measures of Burying Landfill Gas Wellheads to Prevent Fire Related Damage in the Case of Future Fires Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 9 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $200,000 to Vehicle Replacement Fund, Capital Improvement Program Project, VR-08000, Approval of a Purchase Order With Peterson Tractor Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $374,720 for the Purchase of Four Backhoe/Loaders and Approval of a Purchase Order With Peterson Tractor Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $249,497 for the Purchase of One Waste-Handling Wheel Loader Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 1 Study Session on a 35-Unit Affordable Housing Project Located at 488 W. Charleston Road Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 10 TEFRA Hearing Regarding Conduit Financing for the Keys Family Day School Project Located at 3981 El Camino Real and 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $20,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing and/or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Educational Facilities for the Keys Family Day School Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 11 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 16.18 of Title 16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Establishing Local Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Buildings and Improvements Covered by the 2005 California Energy Code Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 5 Approval of a Three-Year Contract With All City Management Services Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $319,366 Per Year for Crossing Guard Services and Authorization for Additional Services Not to Exceed $31,936 Per Year Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 6 Finance Committee Recommendation to Preliminarily Approve 2007-08 Re-Appropriation Requests Revision Date: 9/4/2008
September 08, 2008 - Item Number 2 Proclamation in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Eichler Swim and Tennis Club Revision Date: 9/3/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 19 Approval of Compensation Recommendations for City Manager – Frank Benest, City Attorney – Gary Baum, and City Clerk – Donna Grider and Approval of Contract Amendments with City Attorney – Gary Baum, City Clerk – Donna Grider and new City Manager – James Keene Revision Date: 8/1/2008
August 04, 1008 - Item Number 14 Approval of a Final Map to Create Six Residential Condominium Units on a .57 Acre Lot at 433 W. Meadow Drive
(Continued from July 21, 2008)
Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of a Refuse Enterprise Fund Contract With Shaw Environmental in the Amount of $401,350 to Repair, Replace and Upgrade the Landfill Gas and Leachate Collection System Within Byxbee Park/Palo Alto Landfill, Capital Improvement Program Project RF-09002 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 11 Approval of a Contract With Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, Inc. in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $195,400 for Former Los Altos Treatment Plant Feasibility Study (Including Space Needs and Siting for a New Animal Services and Recycle Center) Capital Improvement Program Project PE-09004 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 12 Adoption of Budget Amendment Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Fiber Optics Fund Appropriation of $300,000 for Legal and Technical Consultants to Support the Ultra-High-Speed Broadband System Negotiations; Authorization to Contract for Legal Services With the Law Firm of Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP in the Amount of $100,000 and Authorization to Contract With the Law Firm of Spiegel & McDiarmid, LLP in the Amount of $50,000 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 13 Approval of a Loan Agreement and a Regulatory Agreement With Fabian Way Associates, L. P. to Provide a Development Loan of Residential Housing Funds in the Amount of $600,000 for a Very Low Income 56-Unit Senior Rental Housing Project at 3895 Fabian Way Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 14A Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.070 (Agenda) of Title 2 (Administration Code) to Eliminate the Printing of the City Council Agenda in a Newspaper of General Circulation Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 15 Authorize Staff to Negotiate an Agreement With Greenwaste of Palo Alto to Provide Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Services and, if Negotiations are Not Satisfactory, Authorize Staff to Alternatively Negotiate With Norcal Waste Systems of Palo Alto Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 3 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Frank Benest on His Retirement Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 4 Appointment of Two Candidates to the Utilities Advisory Commission for Two Terms Ending June 30, 2011 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 5 Adoption of an Ordinance Calling a Special Election and Ordering the Submission of a Proposition Incurring Bonded Debt for the Purpose of Construction and Completion of a New Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, Renovation and Expansion of Main Library, and Renovations to Downtown Library to the Qualified Voters of the City of Palo Alto at the Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 4, 2008
(Introduced on July 21, 2008 – passed 7-0 Schmid & Yeh absent)
Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of a Contract With Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $176,186 for Landscape and Engineering Design Services for Greer Park Irrigation System Replacement and Phase IV Improvements – Capital Improvement Program Project PE-09002 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $80,000 to Vehicle Replacement Fund, Capital Improvement Program Project VR-07800, and Approval of a Purchase Order With Coast Counties Truck and Equipment Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $744,138 for the Purchase of Two 10-12 Yard Dump Trucks, a 3,600-Gallon Water Truck and a Transfer Dump Truck and Trailer Set Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $3,436,713 to Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01002; Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements; and Approval of Contracts With 1) Nexgen Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $498,875 for General Interior/Exterior Work Items and Finishes; 2) Acco Engineered Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $2,627,228 for Mechanical and Controls; 3) Acco Engineered Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $1,432,530 for Plumbing, Fire Sprinklers and Fuel Oil System; and 4) Rosendin Electric in the Amount of $488,590 for Electrical and Fire Alarm Revision Date: 7/31/2008
August 04, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of a Contract With Granite Rock Company dba Pavex Construction Division in the Amount of $798,255 for the Municipal Services Center Resurfacing Project - Capital Improvement Program Project PE-08005 Revision Date: 7/31/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 1 Annual Joint Meeting With Planning and Transportation Commission Regarding Planning Issues Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 2 Joint Meeting With Planning and Transportation Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Update Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 2 Spreadsheet Spreadsheet for Joint Meeting With Planning and Transportation Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Update Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 3 Appointment of Two Candidates to the Planning and Transportation Commission for Two Terms Ending July 31, 2012 Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 4 Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements for the Short Term Assignment of the City’s Share of Entitlements on the California-Oregon Transmission Project to Other Members of the Transmission Agency of Northern California Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 5 Approval of a Contract With O’Grady Paving Inc. in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,402,354 for the 2008 Street Maintenance Program, Phase 2 Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070 Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Blanket Purchase Order with E.J. Pires Trucking Inc. in a Not to Exceed Amount of $400,000 for Sand, Rock, and Cutback Asphalt for Utilities Construction Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 28, 2008 - Item Number B Interview of a Candidate for the Utilities Advisory Commission Revision Date: 7/24/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of a Contract with Geosyntec Consultants in the Total Amount of $198,000 for Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation Plan Development Services for the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant Site Located at 1237 North San Antonio Road - LATP Site Development Preparation, Capital Improvement Program Project RF-09004 Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 11 Adoption of a Resolution Amending the 2006-2009 Compensation Plan for Classified Personnel (SEIU) Adopted by Resolution No. 8658 to Reassign Fifteen Job Classifications from the Management and Professional Personnel Group to the SEIU Unit and Change the Compensation for Two Existing SEIU Classifications Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract With D'Arcy & Harty
Construction, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,177,695 for
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Capital Improvement
Program Project WC-06003 Project 19B Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 13 Approval of Amendment No. One to Refuse Enterprise Fund Contract No. C07119835 With HF&H Consultants in the Additional Amount of $20,323 for Services Relating to the Best and Final Offer Process for the New Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Services Agreement Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 14 Confirmation of Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Mitchell Park Library and Community Center and an Addendum to the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Main Library; Introduction
of an Ordinance Calling a Special Election and Ordering the
Submission of a Proposition Incurring Bonded Debt for the
Purpose of Construction and Completion of a New Mitchell Park
Library and Community Center, Renovation and Expansion of
Main Library, and Renovations to Downtown Library to the
Qualified Voters of the City of Palo Alto at the Special Municipal
Election to be Held on November 4, 2008; and Adoption of a
Resolution Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Demand
the Construction and Completion of a New Mitchell Park Library and
Community Center, Renovation and Expansion of Main Library, and
Renovations to Downtown Library and Their Financing Through the
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 15 Review of Results of Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Protection Plan and Direction to Staff on Recommended Follow-Up Actions Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 16 Colleagues Memo from Council Member’s Kishimoto and Espinosa Regarding Direction to Staff to Evaluate Resource Impacts of Implementation of a Public Bicycle Rental Program Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 17 Approval of an Employment Agreement With James Keene City
Manager Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 4 Proclamation to Recognize the Artistic Contributions of Fletcher Benton Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 6 Approval of a Final Map to Create Six Residential Condominium Units on a .57 Acre Lot at 433 W. Meadow Drive
(Item continued by staff recommendation to a date uncertain)
Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Second Amended and Restated Northern California Power Agency
Metered Subsystem Aggregator Agreement and to Execute Subsequent
Amendments to the Agreement as Needed to Conform to Changes in
Regulatory Requirements Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 8 Policy and Services Committee Recommendations to Council in Support of City’s Position on Southbound Highway 101 Ramp Metering Project Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 21, 2008 - Item Number 9 Appeal of Director’s Approval of an Architectural Review Application for
a Four Story Commercial Mixed Use Retail/Office Building, Including
Design Enhancement Exceptions to Exceed the Maximum Height and
Floor Area, and a Variance Application for an Encroachment Into the
Bryant Street Special Setback at 278 University Avenue Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 22, 2008 - Item Number 1 & 2 1. Interview of Candidates to the Planning and Transportation Commission
2. Interview of Candidates to the Utilities Advisory Commission
Revision Date: 7/17/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 1 Review Process for Quantifying Potential Fiscal Impacts of the Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford Shopping Center Projects Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 10 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.79 (Newsracks) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Create a Special Newsrack Area in the California Avenue Commercial Area and Approval of Newsrack Regulations for California Avenue Special Newsrack Area - MAP Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 10 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.79 (Newsracks) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Create a Special Newsrack Area in the California Avenue Commercial Area and Approval of Newsrack Regulations for California Avenue Special Newsrack Area Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 11 Request for Council Direction Concerning Citywide Ultra-High-Speed Broadband System Negotiations Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 13 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $3,436,981 to Capital Improvement Program Project PE-98020; Approval of Contract with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture Inc., in the Amount of $3,807,801 for Design and Construction Documents and Cost Estimating for the Public Safety Building, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-98020 Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 2 Joint Meeting with the Utilities Advisory Commission Regarding Utilities Issues Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 3 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to George Bechtel Upon His Completion of His Term as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 5 Appointment of One Candidate for the Unexpired Term Ending January 31, 2011 to the Library Advisory Commission Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 6 Appointment of Four Candidates with a Term Ending May 31, 2011 to the Historic Resources Board Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 7 Appointment of Four Candidates with a Term Ending April 30, 2011 and One Candidate for the Unexpired Term Ending April 30, 2009 to the Public Art Commission Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 8 Approval of an Agreement in the Amount of $138,000 with Palo Alto Senior Housing Project, Inc. Project Located at 455 E. Charleston Road, for Funds Allocated During Fiscal Year 2007/08 Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 14, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of 1) a Storm Drain Enterprise Fund Contract with Proven Management, Inc. in the Total Amount Not to Exceed $582,725 to Construct San Francisquito Creek Storm Drain Box Culvert, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06102 and 2) Amendment No. 2 to Contract C06113651 With Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to Add $44,514 for Additional Engineering Support Services for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $733,022 Revision Date: 7/10/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 10 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.79 (Newsracks) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Safety) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Create a Special Newsrack Area in the California Avenue Commercial Area and Approval of Newsrack Regulations for California Avenue Special Newsrack Area Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 12 Review of Polling Results for Library/Community Center Bond Measure and Direction to Staff on a November 2008 Bond Measure Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 14 Approval of Scope of Services and Agreement for Not to Exceed $50,000 for a One Year Term with Police Auditor (OIR Group) to Investigate Children’s Theatre Police Investigation Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 15 Review and Direction on Proposed Scope of Services for Citywide Cash Handling and Travel Reimbursement Audit and Discuss Possible Referral of the Audit to the City Auditor’s Office or to a Qualified Outside Accounting or Audit Consultant Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 3 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Richard James Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 4 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Utilities Advisory Commission Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 5 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning & Transportation Commission Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 6 6. Adoption of Two Resolutions: (1) Adopting a Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 8748, 8799, 8821, 8832, and (2) Amending Section 1701 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Incorporate the 2008-2009 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel ad Council Appointees Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 7 Approval of Master Agreement for Installation of Underground Facilities with Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T of California and Comcast of California IX, Inc. Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 8 Annual Public Review and Approval of Compliance of Development Agreement with Stanford University for the Sand Hill Corridor Projects Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 07, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of an Area Median Income-Based Resale Price Formula for the Below Market Rate Ownership Program Revision Date: 7/3/2008
July 08, 2008 - Interview Letter Interview of Candidates to the Library Advisory Commission
Interview of Candidates to the Historic Resources Board Revision Date: 7/3/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 16 Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Amending Utility Rate Schedules EDF-1 and EDF-2 of the City of Palo Alto Utilities Rates and Charges Pertaining to Fiber Optic Rates Revision Date: 6/20/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 13 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of a Design-Build Project
Delivery Method for Design and Construction of the Eleanor Pardee
Park and Main Library/Community Gardens Wells as Part of the
Emergency Water Supply Project WS-08002, and Approval of a Utilities
Enterprise Fund Agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. in a Not to
Exceed Amount of $544,367 for Pre-Design and Design-Build
Procurement Services for the Eleanor Pardee Park and Main
Library/Community Gardens Wells/Emergency Water Supply Wells
Project WS-08002 Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of Renewal of Contract with Dell USA LP in the Amount Not to
Exceed $210,550 for One Year with the Option to Extend for Two
Additional One Year Terms for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 15 Approval of a Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services in
the Total Amount of $418,000 Per Year for a Term of Up to Three
Years for Household Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency
Response Services Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 17 Direction on Desired Service Level and Costs and Review of Proposals
Rate Impacts and Diversion Comparison Ranges for Baseline Services,
Zero Waste Services and Other Service Innovations in the New Solid
Waste, Recycling and Organics Services Agreement Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 5 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Robert Brouchoud Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 6 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Richard Dauler Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 6/19/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 11 Approval of Software Support Services Contract Renewals with Oracle Corporation in the Amount of $345,510 (3 Years at $115,170 Per Year) Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 12 Approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement By and Between the City of Palo Alto, the City of Menlo Park, the City of East Palo Alto, the Town of Atherton, the County of San Mateo and the County of Santa Clara to Provide for a Cable Television and Video Franchise Administration and Enforcement Process Consistent with the California Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 14 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Geodesy in the Amount of $149,930 Per Year Up to a Three Year Term for Development Support of New Computer Applications Linked to the Geographic Information System (GIS) Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 7 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Historic Resources Board Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 8 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Art Commission Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 23, 2008 - Item Number 9 Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Library Advisory Commission Revision Date: 6/18/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 10 Approval of Letter of Intent with the Friends of Lytton Plaza Park, L.L.C., for the Design, Construction and Installation of Trees, Fountain, Park Amenities and Other Improvements at Lytton Plaza – Capital Improvement Program Project PE-08004 Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 2A Proclamation Recognizing the Palo Alto Humane Society for 100 Years of Service to Palo Alto Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 3 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with D'Arcy & Harty Construction, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,177,695 for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Program Project WC-06003 Project 19B Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 4 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Roto Rooter Services Company for Sewer Lateral Cleaning Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000 and a Term of Up to Three Years Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 5 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Public Utility Easement at 780 Rosewood Drive Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 6 Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Establishing its Future Intention to Appoint a City Manager Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 7 Approval of a Contract Amendment Between the City of Palo Alto and Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) in an Amount of $128,930 Per Year for Annual Maintenance Services of Radio Infrastructure for Five Years Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 8 Approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City Of Palo Alto to Change the Zone Designation for Approximately 0.45 Acres, Located at 2995 Middlefield Road, from Planned Community (PC 3779) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Zone District with a Retail Shopping (R) Combining District Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 16, 2008 - Item Number 9 Approval of a Site and Design, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Record of Land Use Action for a New Spa and Fitness Facility, Below Grade Parking, Tennis Court, Additional Floor Area for Accessory Uses Including Offices, Bar, Banquet and Storage Areas and Other Site Improvements Located Within the Open Space (OS) Zone District at 3000 Alexis Drive Revision Date: 6/12/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 10 Appointment Of Steve Emslie as City Manager Pro Tem from June 16 Through June 22 Including the June 16, 2008 City Council Meeting and Appointment of Kelly Morariu as City Manager Pro Tem June 23 and June 24 Including the June 23, 2008 City Council Meeting Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 11 Approval of Council Appointed Officer (CAO) Evaluation Forms and Review of Evaluation Timeline Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 12 Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Engineer’s Report and Assessment Roll California Avenue Parking Project No. 92-13 (for Fiscal Year 2008-2009) Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 13 Referral of the Criminal Investigation of the Children’s Theatre to Either the City Auditor or the Police Auditor Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 14 Colleagues Memo from Vice Mayor Drekmeier, and Council Members Morton and Yeh Regarding Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the Safety, Human Rights and Freedom of the Burmese People Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 2 Appointment of Four Candidates to the Public Art Commission for Three Year Terms Ending April 30, 2011 Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 3 Appointment of Two Candidates to the Human Relations Commission Three Year Terms for Ending March 31, 2011 Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 6 Public Hearing: (CMR:269:08) Adoption of the 2008-09 Budget, and Approval of a Budget Adoption Ordinance, including 1) Exhibit A - The City Manager’s 2008-09 Proposed Budget; 2) Exhibit B - All changes detailed in the Amendments to the City Manager’s 2008-09 Proposed Budget; 3) Exhibit C – Proposed 2008-09 Municipal Fee Schedule; 4) Exhibit D - Revised Pages to the 2008-09 Table of Organization; 5) Exhibit E - Amendments to the 2008-09 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to Amend the Table of Organization to Add One (1.0 FTE) Assistant Director Public Works Position and Eliminate One (1.0 FTE) Deputy Director, Public Works Operations Position Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of a Resolution Determining the Calculation of the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - Item Number RDA-1 Adoption of the Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 09, 2008 - RDA-1 Adoption of the Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Revision Date: 6/5/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 10 TEFRA Hearing Regarding Conduit Financing for the Fabian Way Senior Apartments Project Located at 901 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $14,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing the Construction of Fabian Way Senior Apartments Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 12 Colleagues Memo from Council Members Barton, Burt, and Kishimoto Regarding Tour of California 2009 Proposal Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 2 Approval of Four Utilities Public Benefit Contracts for: (1) Residential Energy Audits with Acterra, (2) Residential Energy Display Devices with Blue Line Innovations, Inc., (3) Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs with Ecology Action, and (4) Electric Efficiency Program Measurement and Evaluation with Summit Blue Consulting in the Combined Amount Not to Exceed $2,176,986 for a Term of Up to Three Years Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 3 Approval of a Sublease Agreement Between the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and Caffe Del Doge, Venezia, Inc. for a Portion of the University Avenue Depot, 95 University Avenue for a Five Year Term with Two Five Year Options to Extend Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 4 Adoption of a Water Fund Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $30,000 and Approval of an Amendment to Contract C07120333 with RMC Water & Environment, Inc., to Add $25,000 for Completion of a Recycled Water Facility Plan and Preparation of Environmental Documents for Capital Improvement Program Project WS-07001, (Recycled Water Distribution System Extension) for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $267,700 Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 6 2nd Reading Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 18.44 (Green Building Regulations) Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 7 Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Biff Schaefer Upon His Retirement Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 8 Adoption of an Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 to Amend the Table of Organization to Reinstate the Deputy City Manager Special Projects Classification and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees Adopted By Resolution No. 8748 to Reinstate One Classification Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number 9 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Increasing: (1) Budget for Electric Supply Cost by $6,350,000, (2) Revenue for Electric Surplus Energy by $800,000, (3) Budget for Gas Supply Costs by $1,500,000, (4) Revenue for Gas Supply Sales by $900,000, (5) Revenue for Gas Distribution Sales by $1,000,000, (6) Budget for Water Supply Costs by $700,000, and (7) Revenues for Water Sales by $2,000,000 Revision Date: 5/29/2008
June 02, 2008 - Item Number B Interview of Two Applicants to the Human Relations Commission Revision Date: 5/29/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 1 Joint Meeting with Youth Council Regarding Palo Alto Youth Issues Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 3 Proclamation for Foster Care Appreciation Month Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 4 Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition Regarding Federal Legislative Efforts Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 5 Approval of Contract with Sherry Lund Associates in an Amount Not to Exceed $26,500 for Facilitation of the Council Appointed Officer Evaluations Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 8 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21.50 (Park Land Dedication or Fees In-Lieu Thereof) of Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Set the Park Land Dedication Requirement to Five Acres Per Thousand Residents Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 19, 2008 Item 9 Colleague’s Memo from Mayor Klein and Council Members Burt, Barton, and Kishimoto Requesting for Support for a Pilot Program Involving “Open City Hall” On-line Civic Engagement Initiative Revision Date: 5/15/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 10 Public Hearing on the Palo Alto Downtown Business Improvement District Declaring its Intention to Levy an Assessment Against Businesses within the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 3 Selection of Candidates to Interview for the Human Relations Commission Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 4 Selection of Candidates to Interview for the Public Art Commission Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 5 Utilities Advisory Commission Recommends Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Agreement for Assignment of Rights Relating to and Amending the Seattle City Light Capacity and Third Phase Agreement by and Among Certain Northern California Power Agency Members, Including Palo Alto, Which Will Transfer its Interests in the Agreement to the City of Santa Clara Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 6 Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Guidelines for the Submission and Tabulation of Protests in Connection with Rate Hearings Conducted Pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 12, 2008 Item 9 Adoption of 1) an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 18.44 (Green Building Regulations) and 2) a Resolution Adopting Green Building Standards for Compliance for Private Development Projects. Revision Date: 5/8/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 10 Approval of Ideal Candidate Profile for City Auditor Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 11 Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Underground Utility District Number 45 (Palo Alto Avenue, Alma Street, High Street, Lytton Avenue and Cambridge Avenue) by Amending Section 12.16.020 of Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 12 Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt Proposed Fiscal Year 2008/09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Allocations and Draft Action Plan Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 13 Approval of Site and Design and Record of Land Use Action and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a new 886 square-foot accessory structure at 810 Los Trancos Road. Zone District: Open Space (OS) Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 2 Update on Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford Shopping Center Expansion Projects Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 3 Proclamation Commending the Outstanding Service of Cynthia D'Agosta in Establishing and Directing the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 4 Approval of a Utilities Public Benefit Program Contract with Eagle Systems International, Inc. dba Synergy Companies in an Amount Not to Exceed $570,000 for Continued Administration of a Low-Income Residential Electric and Natural Gas Assistance Program Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 5 Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s Learning Services Division in an Amount Not to Exceed $450,000 for Electric and Gas Construction Training Services for a Term of up to Three Years Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 6 Approval of a Contract with Valley Slurry Seal Company in the Amount of $739,897 for the 2008 Street Maintenance Program Phase 1 Capital Improvement Program Project PE-86070 Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 7 Approval of a Contract with Alaniz Construction, Inc. in the Total Amount of $291,130 for Concrete Pavement Repair Project – Capital Improvement Program Projects: Street Maintenance PE-86070, Sidewalk Replacement PO-89003, and Storm Drain Rehabilitation SD-06101 Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 8 Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Record of Land Use Action to Allow Beer and Wine Service, and Late Night Business Activities for the "Ramen Club" Restaurant at 3924 El Camino Real Revision Date: 5/1/2008
May 5, 2008 Item 9 Adoption of a Resolution Opposing Proposition 98 and a Resolution Supporting Proposition 99 Revision Date: 5/1/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 10 Approval of Solar Water Heating Incentive Program Services Contract with the Center for Sustainable Energy California in an Amount Not to Exceed $730,000 for a Term of Up to Five Years Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 11 Approval of City Auditor Ideal Candidate Profile Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 12 Approval of an Access Agreement Between City of Palo Alto and Save San Francisco Bay Association (Save the Bay) to Permit the Use of Real Property in Order to Implement a Habitat Restoration Project at the Baylands (Byxbee Park) Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 13 Recommendation to Refer Composting Feasibility Study Results and Consideration of an Election that Could Allow Composting to Continue on a Portion of the Landfill After Closure to the Policy and Services Committee Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 14 Approval of Record of Land Use Action for Site and Design Review to Allow the Construction of a 3,600 Square Foot Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility to Replace the Existing System, and the Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Negative Declaration for the UV Disinfection Facility for the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant at 2501 Embarcadero Way Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 15 Staff Recommendation for Council Direction on a Three Month Study Regarding a Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Program Incorporating the Increased Use of Reusable Bags Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 16 Adoption of an Ordinance to Promote the Use of Recycled Water Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 3 217:08 Approval of Record of Land Use Action for Site and Design Review to Allow the Construction of a 3,600 Square Foot Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility to Replace the Existing System, and the Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Negative Declaration for the UV Disinfection Facility for the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant at 2501 Embarcadero Way Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 3- CMR:216:08 Additional Information on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing, Community Environmental Action Partnership, and Green Building Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 5 Proclamation Commending the Great Work of Carrol Harrington, Margaret Suozzo and Walt Hays in Organizing Palo Alto Earth Month Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 6 Proclamation Commending the Students of Addison Elementary School for Reducing Their Use of Plastic Bags Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 28, 2008 Item 9 Approval of Two Contracts with 3Degrees Group, Inc. for (1) Electric Green Energy Program Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,200,000 for a Term of Up to Five Years, and (2) for Natural Gas Green Energy Program Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for a Term of Up to Five Years Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 30, 2008 Item 1 Interview and Selection of Facilitators for Evaluation of Council Appointed Officers Revision Date: 4/24/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 1 POTENTIAL TOPICS OF DISCUSSION FOR THE JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 10 UPDATE ON GENERAL FUND I[WPRASTRUCTURE BACKLOG Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 11 DIRECT STAFF TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR VISITORSHIP SERVICES FOR DESTINATION PAL0 ALTO Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 12 POLICY AND PROCEDURES 1-15/MGR Revised April 2008 Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 13 RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 2 Proclamation to recognize the accomplishments of the volunteer center of silicon valley and their charitable commitment and dedication to the community. Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 3 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PAL0 ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARILYN GILLESPIE UPON HER RETIREMENT Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 4 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAL0 ALTO AND WATER WORKS ENGINEERS, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES "RECYCLED WATER CONTACT CHAMBER RETROFIT" Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 5 Business Improvement District Annual Report Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 6 CONTRACT No. C08122241 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION and OPEN SPACE &SCIENCES DIVISION OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE BUILDING RENOVATION Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 7 AGREEMENT REGARDING ACCESS TO AND USE OF REAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT A HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT (Pearson-Arastradero Preserve) Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 8 PRESERVATION OF THE BELOW MARKET RATE UNIT AT 502 THAIN WAY IN BARRON SQUARE: 1) APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S ACQUISITION OF 502 THAIN WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESALE TO A NEW BMR BUYER; AND 2) AUTHORIZATION FOR A DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN FOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATION Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 14, 2008 Item 9 RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98 ON THE JUNE 2008 BALLOT Revision Date: 4/14/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 1 Revenue and Expense Options to Help General Fund Accommodate Financing for the Public Safety Building Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 11 Request for Authorization to Increase Existing Contracts with: (1) the Law Firm of Rankin, Landsness, Lahde, Serverian & Stock by an Additional $50,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $135,000; (2) the Law Offices for Scott Pinsky by an Additional $125,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $165,000 and $125,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $165,000 and (3) the Law Firm of Hanson Bridgett by an Additional $90,000 For a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $140,000 Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 12 Adoption of Council "Top 4" Priorities and Milestones for 2008: Civic Engagement; Environmental Protection; Library Plan/Public Safety Building; and Economic Health Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 15 Proposal to Assign Staff to Review Potential Changes to the Process for the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Review of Large Projects (continued from March 24, 2008) Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 16 Approval of Contracts with Design, Community & Environment and Applied Development Economics to Prepare the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Specified Scope of Work for $729,742 and $98,480 Respectively Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 2 Vote and Appointment of Applicant to the Architectural Review Board for Unexpired Term of Heather Trossman Ending September 30, 2009 Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 3 Approval of a Final Map to Subdivide the Elks Lodge Site into Two Lots for a New Lodge and a Multi-Family Residential Project, Located at 4249 and 4251 El Camino Real Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 4 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Executive of a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Stanford Avenue/El Camino Real (Route 82) Intersection Improvement Project Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 5 Approval of the Reclassification of an Existing City of Palo Alto Historic Resource from a Category 4 to a Category 2 and Record of Land Use Action for 2300 Wellesley Avenue (College Terrace Library) Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 6 Approval of a Contract with Synlawn, Inc. in the Amount of $399,939 for the Renovation of the Driving Range at the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, Capital Improvement Program Project PG-08001 Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 7 Approval of a Water Enterprise Fund Purchase Order with Generator Services Company, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $251,222 for the Purchase of Three Portable Generator Sets to Provide Backup Power for Water Well Sites and Lift Stations, Capital Improvement Program Project WS-07004 Revision Date: 4/3/2008
April 7, 2008 Item 8 Cancellation of April 21, 2008 Council Meeting and Calling a Special Council Meeting of April 28, 2008 Revision Date: 4/3/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 1 Interview of Candidates to the Architectural Review Board Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 11 Colleagues Memo from Mayor Klein and Council Members Kishimoto and Barton Regarding Authorization to Host Youth and Business Tri-City Summit: Preparing the Next Generation Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 item 5 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Public Utility Easement at 1401 Parkinson Drive Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 6 Policy and Services Committee Recommendations for Approval of Updated Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 7 Approval of Ideal Candidate Profile for City Manager Position Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 7 Memo Approval of Ideal Candidate Profile for City Manager Position Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 8 Approval of a Tentative Map and Record of Land Use Action to Create Six Residential Condominium Units on a .57 Acre Lot at 433 W. Revision Date: 3/20/2008
March 24, 2008 Item 9 Approval of: 1) a Tentative Map and a Record of Land Use Action to Subdivide the Elks Lodge Site (4249 and 4251 El Camino Real) into Two Lots; and 2) a Vesting Tentative Map and a Record of Land Use Action for 4249 El Camino Real to Subdivide the Residential Lot into a 45 Unit Common Interest Development Revision Date: 3/20/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 9 Finance Committee Recommendation to consider, Mid-Year Changes to the 2007-08 Municipal Fee Schedule, Including Adoption of New Fees, and Increasing Existing Fees, Rates or Assessments Revision Date: 2/19/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 3 Adoption of a Resolution Scheduling the City Council Vacation and Winter Closure in Calendar Year 2008 Revision Date: 2/15/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 10 Request for Authorization to Engage an Executive Recruiting Firm for City Auditor Search; and for Direction on Scope of Services/Timeline for Recruitment Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 2 Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Sharon Winslow Erickson Upon Her Departure Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 3 Adoption of a Resolution Scheduling the City Council Vacation and Winter Closure in Calendar Year 2008 Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 4 Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Utilities Legislative Priorities for 2008 Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 5 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Northern California Power Agency Third Phase Agreement for Western Geopower Incorporated Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement for the Acquisition of up to Five Average Megawatts of Energy Over 20 Years at an Estimated Cost Not to Exceed $86 Million Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 6 Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park Improvement Plan for Alexander Peers Park; Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $71,556 to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 19, 2008 Item 7 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (the Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of Property Known as 449-451 Addison Avenue from R-2 to Planned Revision Date: 2/14/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 1 Joint Meeting with the Human Relations Commission to Discuss City Human Relation Issues Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 10 Finance Committee Recommendation That Council Review and Comment on the Update to the Long Range Financial Forecast and "Sustainable Budget" Reports Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 11 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to City Council for Discussion of Whether the Existing Policy for Naming City-Owned Land and Facilities should be Modified to Accommodate Naming Opportunities for Mayor Donors to Capital Campaigns that Raise Funds for the Construction or Renovation of City Facilities Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 12A Transmittal of Finance Committee Recommendations on Financing Options for the Public Safety Building and Library/Community Center Projects Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 12B Continuation of Request for Council Direction on Schedule for the Public Safety Building Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 2 Appointment of Four Library Advisory Commission Members Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 3 Appointment of Two Storm Drain Committee Members Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 4 Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Approve Changes to the Gas Utilities Long-Term Plan (GULP) Guidelines and Implementation Recommendations Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 5 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing One or More Dedicated Sources of Revenue for Repayment of the Loan Pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act Amendment Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 6 Approval of Amendment No. One to Contact No. C07116703 Between the CIty of Palo Alto and C-Way Custodian Services to Increase the Annual Compensation Amount by $37,178 Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 7 Finance Committee Recommendation to Accept the Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2007 Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 8 Approval of a Contract Extention with Maze and Associates in an Amount Not to Exceed $426,052 for External Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2010 Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 11, 2008 Item 9 Consider Adoption of a: 1) Mitigated negative Declaration for 1001 San Antonio Avenue (Ciardella's), 2) Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Light Industrial for 1001 San Antonio Avenue; and 3) Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 1.81 Acres of Caltrans-Owned Land Revision Date: 2/7/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 10 Finance Committee Recommendation that Council Review and Comment on the Update to the Long Range Financial Forecast and "Sustainable Budget" Reports Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 11 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to City Council for Discussion of Whether the Existing Policy for Naming City-Owned Land and Facilities Should be Modified to Accommodate Naming Opportunities for Mayor Donors to Capital Campaigns that Raise Funds for the Construction or Renovation of City Facilities Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 2 Appointment of One Human Relations Commission Member for Unexpired Term Ending March 31, 2009 Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 3 Appointment of One Planning & Transportation Commission Member for Unexpired Term Ending July 31, 2008 Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 7 Adoption of a Resolution Relating to the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in the City of Palo Alto and Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $37,500 Annually with the California Department of Transportation Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 8 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Lease between City of Palo Alto and Community Skating, Inc. for the Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Road, Extending the Term for an Additional Ten Years Revision Date: 1/31/2008
February 4, 2008 Item 9 Review of Project Cost Estimates for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, Main Library, and Downtown Library Projects (Capital Improvement Program Project PE-04012) and Direction on scope, Financing and Schedule for the Library/Community Center and Public Safety Building Projects Revision Date: 1/31/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 10 Municipal Compost Facility Study: Preliminary Results and Approval of Staff Work Plan Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 4 Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Closing of the Budget for the 2006-07 Fiscal Year, and Approval of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from Finance Committee Meeting of December 11, 2007 Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 5 Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Utilize the Electric Supply Rate Stabilization Reserve to Cover Increased Supply Cost In Fiscal Year 2007-08 Instead of a Mid-Year Rate Increase Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 6 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of the Abandoned Embarcadero Road Right-of-Way and Reserving a Public Utilities Easement Adjacent to the Town & Country Village Shopping Center, 855 El Camino Real Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 7 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.11 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Establish a Fee to Support Public, Education, and Government Access that Will Apply to Comcast as it Provides Service Under its State Video Franchise Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 8 Public Hearing: Approval of a Tentative map and a Record of Land Use Action to Subdivide the Elks Lodge Site into Two Lots for a New Lodge Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 22, 2008 Item 9 Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 9.04.010 (“Streets, Sidewalks, Highways, Alleys – Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited”) of Chapter 9.04 (“Alcoholic Beverages”) to Title 9 Revision Date: 1/17/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 10 Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction in the Amount of $756,000 Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 11 Public Hearing on Objections to Weed Destruction and Removal and Adoption of Resolution Ordering Weed Nuisance Abated Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 12 Approval of a sub-lease to the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for a Portion of the University Avenue Depot at 95 University Avenue Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 2 Selection of Applicants to Interview for the Human Relations Commission Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 3 Selection of Applicants to Interview for the Library Advisory Commission Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 4 Selection of Applicants to Interview for the Planning and Transportation Commission Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 5 Selection of Applicants to Interview for the Storm Drain Committee Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 7 Review of Annual status Report on Developers' Fees and Adoption of Resolution Making Findings Regarding Continuing Need for Unexpected Community Center Development Fees Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 8 Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park Improvement Plan for Foothills Park Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 14, 2008 Item 9 Adoption of a Resolution Determining Underground Utility District No. 41 Property Owners Who Elect to Pay Underground Conversion Costs Over a Period of Years Revision Date: 1/10/2008
January 7, 2008 Item 2 Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Yoriko Kishimoto as Mayor Revision Date: 1/3/2008
January 7, 2008 Item 3 Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Council Member Beecham Revision Date: 1/3/2008
January 7, 2008 Item 4 Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Council Member Cordell Revision Date: 1/3/2008
January 7, 2008 Item 5 Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Council Member Kleinberg Revision Date: 1/3/2008
January 7, 2008 Item 6 Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Council Member Mossar Revision Date: 1/3/2008
December 17, 2007 Item 10 Planning and Transportation Commission Recommendation for Approval of Proposed Local Transit and Shuttle Service Changes in Palo Alto Resulting from the VTA Palo Alto Community Bus Study Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 2 Adoption of Two Resolutions: (1) Amending Chapter 1601 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations Regarding a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Police Officers Association (PAPOA), and (2) Adopting the Compensation Plan for Police Non-Management Personnel and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 8244, 8253, 8346 and 8498 Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 3 Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 8632 and Approving the Amended Northern California Power Agency Green Power Project (NGPP) Third Phase Agreement for the Purchase of Reviewable Energy of Up to 15 Average Megawatts of Energy over 25 Years at an Estimated Cost of Up to $388 Million (In 2008 Dollars) Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 4 Approval of a Contract with Vanguard Construction in the Amount of $659,000 for FY 2007-08 Sidewalk Replacement Project - Capital Improvement Program, Sidewalk Replacement Project PO-89003 Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 5 Recommendation from Policy and Services Committee to Approve a Mutual Cooperation and Support Agreement with the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 6 Adoption of a Resolution Discontinuing All Monthly Stipend Payments to Board and Commission Members Effective December 31, 2007 and Repealing Resolution 4825 Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 7 Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $100,000 to Complete Cost-Benefit Analysis and Encourage Public Participation in Climate Protection Plan's Proposed Actions Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 8 Request for City Council Direction on an Interim Relocation of the Palo Alto Recycling Center Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 17, 2007 Item 9 Approval of the Summary Scope of Services and Review of Evaluation Process for the Development of the Request for Proposals for the New Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Processing Services Agreement Revision Date: 12/13/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 11 Approval of Amendment to City Manager’s Employment Agreement Regarding the Sharing of Costs of Home Improvements in Advance of Home Sale Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 13 Policy and Services Committee Recommendation Regarding Creation for an Environmental Commission Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 14 Adoption of an Amended Green Building Policy for City Facilities Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 15 Approval of a Response to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Regarding 2007-2014 Regional Housing Needs Assessment Numbers Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 16 Approval of a Tentative Map and Approval of a Record of Land Use Action to Subdivide the Elks Lodge Site into Two Lots, for a New Lodge and a Multi-Family Residential Project, Located at 4249 and 4251 El Camino Real Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 5 Approval of a Purchase Order with Western States Oil in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,833,372 for Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 6 From Policy and Services Committee: Human Relations Commission Recommendation to the City Council to Designate the Palo Alto Mediation Program as a City Contractor for Mediation Services Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 7 From Policy and Services Committee: Human Relations Commission Recommendation to the City Council Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Regarding Immigration Policy Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 10, 2007 Item 9 Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance and Setting January 14, 2008 for a Public Hearing for Objections to Their Proposed Destruction and Removal Revision Date: 12/6/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 11 Policy and Services Recommendation Regarding a Proposal for and Environmental Commission Revision Date: 11/29/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 5 Adoption of a Resolution Certifying Election Results Revision Date: 11/29/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 6 From Finance Committee: Approval of California Employer's Retiree Benefit Trust Program (CERBT) Agreement with California Public Employees' Retirement System to Prefund Retiree Medical Benefits; Revision Date: 11/29/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 7 Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Award and Sign Contracts for Solar Renewable Energy Credits Purchased from City of Palo Alto Commercial and Industrial Electric Customer Sites Revision Date: 11/29/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 8 Recommendation to Accept 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Climate Protection Plan with Related Goals for Carbon Emissions Reductions; and to Authorize $100,000 to Refine Cost-Benefits Analysis of Proposed Reductions and Facilitate Community Participation Plan Revision Date: 11/29/2007
December 3, 2007 Item 9 Adoption of an Amended Green Building Policy for City Facilities Revision Date: 11/29/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 4 2nd Reading Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 15 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Adopt the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and Local Amendments thereto, and Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 25 and Chapter One Appendix of the International Fire Code Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 5 2nd Read - Adoption of Five 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 Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 6 Finance Committee Recommendation to Council to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Class Cost Recovery Policy Applicable to Community Services Department Classes and Camps Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 7a Attachments A-C Stanford University Medical Center and Shopping Center Expansion Projects-- Project Review of Stanford Medical Center Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 7a Attachments D-J Stanford University Medical Center and Shopping Center Expansion Projects-- Project Review of Stanford Medical Center Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 26, 2007 Item 7b Stanford University Medical Center and Shopping Center Expansion Projects--Project Review of Stanford Shopping Center Revision Date: 11/21/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 1 Annual Meeting with Assemblyman Ira Ruskin Regarding State and Local Issues Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 3 Presentation of the Voice of the People Awards Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 4 Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and the Purissima Hills Water District for a limited Emergency Water Supply Intertie Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 6 Approval of a Contract with California Land Management (CLM) in the Amount of $109,640 for the First Year of Service Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 7 Adoption of a Resolution Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Palo Alto Public Safety Building Project ; Approval of a Purchase Agreement Option with Essex Park Boulevard, LLC Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 8 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Section 9.04.040 ("Certain Social Gatherings Unlawful") to Chapter 9.04 ("Alcoholic Beverages") to Title 9 Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 19, 2007 Item 9 Colleague's Memo from Mayor Kishimoto, Council Members Drekmeier and Mossar regarding the Request for Analysis of Impacts on Staff Work Program to Produce a Work Product to Support an Integrated Policy Discussion on Landfill Closure and Byxbee Park - Phase II Revision Date: 11/15/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 1 Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission Regarding Park and Recreation Issues Revision Date: 11/8/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 2 Adoption of Four Resolutions: (1) Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Revision Date: 11/8/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 4 1st Reading – Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 15 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Adopt the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and Local Amendments Thereto, and Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 25 and Chapter One Appendix of the International Fire Code Revision Date: 11/8/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 5 1st Reading – Adoption of Five 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, Historical Building Code, and California Existing Building Code, 2007 Editions, and Local Amendments, Revision Date: 11/8/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 6 From Finance Committee: Request for Council Direction Concerning Response to the Palo Alto Airport Working Group Report and Options Regarding the Future of the Palo Alto Airport Revision Date: 11/8/2007
November 13, 2007 Item 7 Approval of: 1) Agreement between the Cities of Palo Alto and Los Altos for the Purchase and Sale of Property Located at 1237 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, Formerly Known as the Los Altos Treatment Plant Site; and 2) Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-08 to Establish Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2007-08 to Establish Capital Improvement Program Project Number AS-08000 Revision Date: 11/8/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 6 Finance Committee Recommendation to Accept the Auditor's Office Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2007 Revision Date: 10/26/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 1 Interviews of Applicants for the Public Art Commission Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 10 Approval of Three Year Maintenance Contract with Accela, Inc. in the Amount of $316,819 to Provide Web-Based Permitting Application and Maintenance Service Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 11 Recommendation from CAO Committee to Approve Scope of Services for Consultant to Facilitate Annual Evaluation of Council Appointed Officials and Authorize Staff to Prepare and Issue a Request for Proposals Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 12 Approval of Staff Recommended Approaches in the Development of the Request for Proposals for the New Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Processing Services Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Execution of the Amended and Restated Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 4 Recommendation from the Finance Committee to Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Electricity Capacity products from Members of the Northern California Power Agency in an Amount Not To Exceed $4 Million Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 7 Approval of Amendment One to Contract C07117374 with The KPA Group, Inc. in the Amount of $20,735 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $320,396 for Design of College Terrace Library Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation – Capital Improvement Program Project PE-05010 Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 8 Recommendation from Policy and Services Committee to Rename City Hall Plaza “Dr. Martin Luther Jr. and Coretta Scott King Plaza” Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 29, 2007 Item 9 Approval of a Software System Integration Services Contract with Axon Solution, Inc. in the Amount of $6,292,073 for the SAP Software Upgrade and Implementation of SAP Industry-Specific Solution for Utilities and Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance Revision Date: 10/25/2007
October 22, 2007 - Item 4 Finance Committee and Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to the Council to Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Adopting New Ultra-Clean Local Distributed Generation Incentive Program and 2) Approving Natural Gas Rate Schedule G-Cog Gas for Electric Generation Service Revision Date: 10/18/2007
October 22, 2007 - Item 5 Approval of the City of Palo Alto Sanitary Sewer Management Plan Task Development Schedule as Required by the State Water Resource Control Board Revision Date: 10/18/2007
October 22, 2007 - Item 6 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-08 to Accept Additional Grant Funding from State of California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office Revision Date: 10/18/2007
October 22, 2007 - Item 7 Public Hearing: Approval of License Agreement with T-Mobile for Placement of Telecommunications Facilities on City Owned Property Located at 1082 Colorado Avenue (Continued from 09/10/07) Revision Date: 10/18/2007
October 22, 2007 - Item 8 Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Of Light Industrial (No Designation Currently Exists); and Adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 1.8 Acres of Caltrans-Owned Land, Revision Date: 10/18/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 1 Discussion of ABAG Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Palo Alto and Housing Element Requirements Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 2 Vote and Appointment of Two Candidates to the Parks and Recreation Commission Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 4 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Geodesy in the Amount of $149,495 for Development Support of New Computer Applications Linked to the Geographic Information System (GIS) Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 5 Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Repealing and Reenacting Title 15 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Adopt the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and Local Amendments Thereto, and Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 25 and Chapter One Appendix of the International Fire Code Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 7 Approval of Contract Extension and Increase in the Expenditure Limit of the Rail Shuttle Bus Service Administration Agreement with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Palo Alto Shuttle Program) Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 15, 2007 Item 8 Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1001 San Antonio Avenue (Ciardella’s) and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Of Light Industrial (No Designation Currently Exists) Revision Date: 10/11/2007
October 1, 2007 - Item 3 Approval of an Amended and Restated Stewardship Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and Acterra in the Amount of $50,000 Revision Date: 9/27/2007
October 1, 2007 - Item 4 Approval of a Purchase Order with Systems Technology Associates (STA) in the Amount of $452,110 for Computer Hardware and Related Operating System Software for the SAP Upgrade Revision Date: 9/27/2007
October 1, 2007 - Item 5 Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with Pacific Infrastructure Corporation in the Amount of $377,000 for the Emergency Replacement of Secondary Clarifier No. 2 Revision Date: 9/27/2007
October 1, 2007 - Item 7 Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Compensation Plan for Limited Hourly Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 8577 Revision Date: 9/27/2007
October 1, 2007 - Item 8 Approval of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for $275,000 to Increase Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-04012 Revision Date: 9/27/2007
October 1, 2007 Item 6 Adoption of Two Resolution: (1) Amending Section 1901 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations Regarding a Memorandum of Agreement for Represented Hourly Employees (SEIU Hourly Unit) and (2) Adopting a Compensation Plan Revision Date: 9/27/2007
September 24, 2007 Item 10 Request for Approval of Palo Alto’s Comments on Draft Program Environmental Report Revision Date: 9/20/2007
September 24, 2007 Item 7 Approval of Economic Alliance Between City of Enschede, Netherlands and the City of Palo Alto Revision Date: 9/20/2007
September 24, 2007 Item 8 Adoption of a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Public Utility Easement at 325 Lytton Avenue Revision Date: 9/20/2007
September 24, 2007 Item 9 Adoption of a Negative Declaration for 395 Page Mill Road and a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Revision Date: 9/20/2007
September 17, 2007 - Item 2 Attachment to CMR 346:07 - APPROVAL OF RECORD OF LAND USE ACTION FOR A VARIANCE Revision Date: 9/13/2007
September 17, 2007-Item 4 Acceptance of a Report of Williamson Act Contracts within the City of Palo Alto Revision Date: 9/13/2007
September 17-Item 5 Approval of a Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Contract with Anderson Pacific in the Total Amount of $859,000 Revision Date: 9/13/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 15 Attachment to CMR 349:07 - Approval of four contracts with Baker & Taylor for up to three years Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 16 Attachment to CMR 343:07 - Adoption Of Two Resolutions Regarding Summary Vacation Of Public Utility Easements Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 17 Attachment to CMR 347:07 - Approval of a final map to merge two parcels (approximately 6.5 acres) into one parcel Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 18 Attachment to CMR 344:07 - Approval Of Memorandum Of Understanding With Santa Clara Valley Water District Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 19 Attachment to CMR 342:07 - Approval of a wastewater treatment enterprise fund contract with Anderson Pacific Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 24 Attachment to Item 24 - City Attorney Report RE: Policy and Services Recommendation re: City of Palo Alto's Voluntary Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Limit System Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 25 Attachment to CMR 357:07 - Transmittal of police auditor annual report Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 26 Attachment to Item 24 - Colleague’s Memo from Council Members Cordell and Barton Revision Date: 9/6/2007
September 10, 2007 - Item 9 Attachment to CMR 352:07 - Second reading: adoption of an ordinance amending title 18 [zoning] of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Revision Date: 9/6/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 10 Attachment to CMR:279:07 - Approval of Agreement in the Amount of $370,000 with Palo Alto Senior Housing Project, Inc. for Funds Allocated During Fiscal Year 2006/07 Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 11 Attachment to CMR:336:07 - Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park Improvement Ordinance and an Improvement Plan for Herbert Hoover Park; and Attachment to 336:07 - Approval of a Contract with Santa Clara Construction and Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $552,798 for Construction of Herbert Hoover Park Improvements - Capital Improvement Program Project PE-07002 Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 12 Attachment to CMR:314:07 - Adoption of a Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $2,934,577; Approval of a General Fund Loan to the Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund in the Amount of $1,700,000; Approval of a Contract with Proven Management, Inc. in the Amount of $6,938,115 to Construct San Francisquito Creek Storm Water Pump Station, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06102; Approval of Amendment Number 1 to Add a Not to Exceed Amount of $140,000 to the Contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Additional Engineering Support Services; and Approval of a Quitclaim Deed to Abandon the Old Project Easement Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 13 Attachment to CMR:321:07 - Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with K. J. Woods Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $228,850 for Trenching and the Installation of Electric Substructures at El Camino Real and Quarry Road for Relocation of Alma Substation Capital Improvement Project (EL-05003) Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 14 Attachment to CMR:337:07 - Approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund Contracts with Cooper Power Systems Incorporated in the Not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 and Howard Industries Incorporated in the Not To Exceed Amount of $300,000 for the Purchase of Electric Distribution Transformers Required for Capital Improvement Projects and to Provide Service to New Customers Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 15 Attachment to CMR:325:07 - Adoption of a Resolution Supporting the Focus Our Vision (Focus) Program and Authorizing Submission of an Application to Designate the Area in the Vicinity of the California Avenue Caltrain Station as a Priority Development Area (California Avenue PDA) Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 16 Attachment to CMR:322:07 - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File a Financial Assistance Application for a State Revolving Fund Loan in an Amount Not to Exceed Twenty-Five Million Dollars from the State Water Resources Control Board on Behalf of the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant for the Design and Construction of the UV Disinfection Facility; and Approval of Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C06116829 with RMC Water & Environment in the Amount of $1,000,000 for Design Services for the Ultra-Violet Disinfection System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant – Capital Improvement Program Project #WQ-06014 Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 20 Attachment to CMR:333:07 - Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 18.76.020 of Chapter 18.76 and Section 18.77.020 of Chapter 18.76 of Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Provide a Sustainability and Green Building Finding (18.76.020 (D)(15)) and Add Council Adopted Sustainability Policies in the Section on Applications (18.77.020(A)) Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 24 Colleague’s Memo from Vice Mayor Klein and Council Members Barton
and Drekmeier Recommending the Council to Direct Staff to Study the
Pros and Cons of Maintaining a Composting Facility in Palo Alto Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 5 Attachment to CMR:334:07 - Approval of Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury’s Report Regarding Improvements Needed for Disaster Preparedness in Santa Clara County Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 6 Attachment to CMR:332:07 - Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 8554, 8593, 8609 and 8622; and Adoption of a Resolution Amending Section 1701 of the Merit System Rules and Regulations to Incorporate the 2007-2008 Compensation Plan for Management and Professional Personnel and Council Appointees Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 8 Attachment to CMR:328:07 - Approval of a Utilities Enterprise Fund Contract with Ranger Pipelines, Inc. in the Amount of $944,800 for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Program WC-06003 Project 19A Revision Date: 8/2/2007
August 6, 2007 - Item 9 Attachment to CMR:321:07 - Adoption of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Park Improvement Ordinance and an Improvement Plan for John Boulware Park; and Approving a Contract with No Fault Asphalt Incorporated in the Amount of $243,466 for Construction of John Boulware Park Landscape Improvements - Capital Improvement Program Project PE-07006 Revision Date: 8/2/2007
