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Palo Alto City • 2025-11-10 • 05:30 PM
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The published agenda focused on Zoning District: RM-20 (Multi-Family Residential)., Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund for the Planning and Development Services Department’s Deposit-Based Fee Program for Private Development Studies for a Net Zero Impact., and Approval of the Four-Quadrant Gate System as the preferred Quiet Zone Implementation Measure at the Churchill, Meadow, and Charleston Rail Crossings as Recommended by the Rail Committee. This summary is based on published agenda items, not meeting outcomes.

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Proclamation Recognizing National Police Records and Support Personnel Week
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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Public Employee Performance Evaluations Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957(b) Title: City Clerk, City Auditor, and City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION
2024
The City published a Final EIR in March 2025 and a revised Final EIR in October
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ACTION ITEMS (Item 6: 8:25 - 9:10 PM, Item 7: 9:10 - 9:55 PM; Item 8: 9:55 - 10:40 PM) Include: Report of
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Zoning District: RM-20 (Multi-Family Residential).
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ACTION ITEMS (Item 6: 8:25 - 9:10 PM, Item 7: 9:10 - 9:55 PM; Item 8: 9:55 - 10:40 PM) Include: Report of
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Conference with Labor Negotiator Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957.6 Agency Representative: Dan Rich, Municipal Resources Group Unrepresented Employees: City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager
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CLOSED SESSION
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FIRST READ: Adopt an Ordinance Amending PAMC Chapter 10.56 (Special Speed Zones) to Update Speed Limit Studies for Nine Streets and Approve the 2025 Traffic Survey
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:05 - 8:10 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of a Budget Amendment in the General Fund for the Planning and Development Services Department’s Deposit-Based Fee Program for Private Development Studies for a Net Zero Impact.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:05 - 8:10 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 660 University Ave [21PLN-00341]: Request for Approval of a Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) on Three Parcels (511 Byron Street, 660 University Avenue, 680 University Avenue/500 Middlefield Road), to Demolish Existing Buildings and
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ACTION ITEMS (Item 6: 8:25 - 9:10 PM, Item 7: 9:10 - 9:55 PM; Item 8: 9:55 - 10:40 PM) Include: Report of
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Approval of the Four-Quadrant Gate System as the preferred Quiet Zone Implementation Measure at the Churchill, Meadow, and Charleston Rail Crossings as Recommended by the Rail Committee
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ACTION ITEMS (Item 6: 8:25 - 9:10 PM, Item 7: 9:10 - 9:55 PM; Item 8: 9:55 - 10:40 PM) Include: Report of
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REINTRODUCED FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 18.40.250 (Lighting) of Chapter 18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions) and Amending Chapters 18.10, 18.12, 18.28, and Section 18.40.230 of Title 18
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ACTION ITEMS (Item 6: 8:25 - 9:10 PM, Item 7: 9:10 - 9:55 PM; Item 8: 9:55 - 10:40 PM) Include: Report of
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Adopt a Resolution Deferring CPAU Late Fees and Collection Actions for Certain Customers Affected by the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:05 - 8:10 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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