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The published agenda focused on PUBLIC HEARING: Finance Committee Recommends Adoption of Resolution Amending Five Rate Schedules Setting Forth Utility Connection Fees and Other Charges: Utilities Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service Connections), W-5 (Water Service Connections), G-5 (Gas. This summary is based on published agenda items, not meeting outcomes.
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Cubberley Project: Receive an Update on Development of a Master Concept Plan and Phasing; Review and Provide Feedback on Themes for the Second Poll; Receive an Update on Strategic Activation Plan and Review an Update on the Workplan for the Cubberley Master
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STUDY SESSION
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Approval of a 10 Year License Agreement with La Comida de California for Operation of a Senior Nutrition Program and Meal Service in a Portion of the City-owned Building Located at 445 Bryant Street
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Adoption of a Resolution to Extend the City’s Participation in the Northern California Power Agency’s Support Services Program for Another 10 Years to 2037, Designating Authorized Signatories, and Updating Contracting Authority to Align with the Municipal Code
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of the Dispatch Center Assessment Report as Recommended by the Policy & Services Committee.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C26194598 with Thomas Sarsfield in the Amount Not to Exceed $660,000 for Providing Tennis Instruction Services for Seasonal Classes and Summer Camp Sessions for a Period of Five Years
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of Contract Number C25194217 with Veteran Pipeline Construction in the Amount of $8,962,204 for the Gas Main Replacement Project 25 (GS-15000) in the Duveneck/St. Francis, Leland Manor, Midtown, and Palo Verde neighborhoods; Authorization for the
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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SECOND READING: Adoption of Eight Ordinances Amending Various Sections of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Related to the 2025 California Building Standards Code (CA Code of Regulations Title 24) Update, including: (1) Chapter 16.04 Incorporating the 2025
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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(FIRST READING: October 6, 2025, PASSED: 6-0-1, Lauing absent)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Policy and Services Committee Recommendation to the City Council to Approve a Phased Approach to Address Oversized Vehicle (Including Recreational Vehicle) Impacts, Particularly Relating to Individuals Living in Vehicles and Approve Budget Amendments in
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ACTION ITEMS (8:35 - 10:35 PM) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings,
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Approval of Minutes from September 29 and October 6, 2025 Meetings
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 70 Encina Avenue [25PLN-00034]: Request for Approval of a Tentative Map to Merge Two Lots and Allow for a Condominium Subdivision to Create 10 Units on the Resulting 12,119-Square-Foot Parcel. The Subdivision Map Would
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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PUBLIC HEARING: Finance Committee Recommends Adoption of Resolution Amending Five Rate Schedules Setting Forth Utility Connection Fees and Other Charges: Utilities Rate Schedule E-15 (Electric Service Connections), W-5 (Water Service Connections), G-5 (Gas
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
Approval of an Increase of Construction Contingency for Contract No. C24189237 with SAK Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,000,000, funded by the Wastewater Treatment Enterprise Fund for the Joint Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation (Phase 1) Project
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C23187298C with Hinderliter, de Llamas, and Associates (HdL) for Business Tax and Business Registry Certificate Fee Administration Services in the Amount of $750,000 for Additional Administrative and
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C25193598 with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, and Associates (FM3) in the Amount of $26,775 for one Additional Poll (Four Polls, Total) for the Potential November 2026 Ballot Measure for a Total Not to Exceed
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of Five Items to Support the Fire Station 4 Replacement Project PE-18004: 1) Construction Contract Number No. C26194287 with Beals Martin and Associates, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $11,530,676 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Approval of Construction Contract C26195058 with JJR Construction, Inc. in an Amount Not to-Exceed $1,281,689 and Authorization for the City Manager or Their Designee to Negotiate and Execute Change Orders for Related Additional but Unforeseen Work that May
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
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Interview Candidate for Vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES INTERVIEWS
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Approval of Appointment and Employment Agreement with Stephen Lindsey as Fire Chief
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CONSENT CALENDAR (8:00 - 8:05 PM) Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council
