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East Palo Alto City Council's 2026-06-16 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental..., Find that the actions being considered do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California..., and Finding that the actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities.
Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental...: scheduled item: east Palo Alto City Council June 16, 2026 Agenda 3. Section: APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes...
Find that the actions being considered do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California...: the agenda listed this item for consideration and possible action.
Finding that the actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Find that the actions being considered do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Finding that the actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
The agenda identifies Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the... as a legislative item;.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
Watch how council frames next steps for Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Find that the actions being considered do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Finding that the actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality....
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Authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, and execute an agreement with Raftelis, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for five- year organizational review services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year, for a
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the entire project, subject to annual budget appropriations; and
Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of East Palo Alto and Woodland Park Property Owner A, LLC for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project,
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING: amending provisions related to (a) the timing of Impact Fee payments, (b) Off-Site Affordable Housing Units, (c) water infrastructure, (d) storm drainage improve...
Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP);
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Accepting the report regarding the status of the City’s vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561, accept changes to policies, procedures and recruitment activities (if applicable), and receive
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING: presentations from recognized bargaining units (if applicable); and
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING: 14.1 Status of the City’s Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention efforts Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 Adopt the June 9, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
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2025 Urban Water Management Plan & Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Woodland Park 1 – Amendment to Development Agreement Terms Adopt a resolution:
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approving the related Fiscal Years 2026-27 Capital Budget.
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Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the FY 2026-27 Appropriation Limit of $45,312,635. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City of East Palo Alto “Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials” t...
Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2026-27 Publicly Available Compensation Schedule;
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Modifying the job description of Public Works Supervisor ; and
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Finding that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) in that it is a governmental fiscal,
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Recommendation: East Palo Alto City Council June 16, 2026 Agenda 3
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Clarify the procedures for the orderly receipt of public comment during City Council meetings; and
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ADJOURNMENT
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Find that the proposed actions being considered do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4) and (5) in that it is a governmental
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING: fiscal, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP);
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Direct the City Clerk to record the First Amendment to the Development East Palo Alto City Council June 16, 2026 Agenda 5
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Find that the actions being considered do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378 (b)(5), in that these are government administrative
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Recommendation: Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Clarify the procedure for responding to meeting disruptions by members of the public participating in-person or by remote access, consistent with Government Code §§ 54957.95 and 54957.96.
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ADJOURNMENT: East Palo Alto City Council June 16, 2026 Agenda 6 Upcoming meetings: Study Session June 23, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Meeting July 7, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Meeting July 21, 2025 6:00 PM This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 5...
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Finding that the actions being considered by the City Council are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they are not “projects” pursuant to 15378(b)(4) because they are fiscal activities that do not involve
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying the acceptance and execution by the City Manager of an agreement with San Mateo County, in a form East Palo Alto City Council June 16, 2026 Agenda 2
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
Authorize the City Manager to file the UWMP & WSCP with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) before July 1,
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ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
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Creation of Community Services Supervisor and Modification of Public Works Supervisor Job Descriptions
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Acceptance of Measure K Grant Funding for Park Scoreboards
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Recommendation: Recommendation Staff recommend that the City Council:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Acceptance of $20,000 sponsorship from Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan family giving to Support Community Events
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.5
Proclamation Honoring the East Palo Alto Razorhawks Middle School Girls Rugby Team
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.6
Proclamation Declaring June 16 as Women’s Rugby Angelina Litani Lomu
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approval of Agreement with Raftelis for Organizational Review Services
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Council Meeting Minutes approved by the City Attorney, for $25,000 in Measure K Funding to support the installation of scoreboards at Jack Farrel Park and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute an agreement with the Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan family giving, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a $20,000 grant to sponsor communit...
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Park.
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The public may participate in the City Council Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in- person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Update on Parking Enforcement Efforts and RPP Program
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Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Successor Agency Budget. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2026-27 EPASD budget. Recommendation: Recommendation East Palo Alto City Council June 16,...
ADJOURN EAST PALO ALTO SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGUALR MEETING
