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East Palo Alto • 2026-04-21 • 5:53 PM
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What's Scheduled

East Palo Alto City Council's 2026-04-21 agenda is scheduled to cover Parking Citation Fee Update, Adoption of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance, FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, and Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Engagement,.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.

Key Topics
  • Parking Citation Fee Update: the agenda listed this item for possible legislative action.
  • Adoption of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance: scheduled item: by motion:. Section: APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
  • 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.
  • Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Engagement,...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
  • ARC TEC, Inc. for City Hall Entitlement Revision at 2535 Pulgas Avenue: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
  • Parking Citation Fee Update may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
  • Adoption of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
  • Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Engagement,... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
  • ARC TEC, Inc. for City Hall Entitlement Revision at 2535 Pulgas Avenue may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
What Residents Should Watch
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Parking Citation Fee Update.
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adoption of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance.
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Engagement,....
  • Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects ARC TEC, Inc. for City Hall Entitlement Revision at 2535 Pulgas Avenue.
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  • Review the official agenda packet and source materials for exact item language, attachments, public-comment instructions, and final staff recommendations.
  • After the meeting, check official minutes or vote records before treating any proposed action as approved.
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Amending the Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code to:
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.76, Sidewalk Vendors, to update and clarify regulations governing sidewalk vending in the City of East Palo Alto, repeal the prior Chapter 5.76, Vending, make various
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: other conforming amendments to the East Palo Alto Municipal Code as noted in the ordinance, and any amendments proposed by Council; and
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Finding that approval of a professional services agreement with ARC TEC, Inc., for architectural services to amend the previously approved City Entitlements at 2535 Pulgas Avenue is exempt from the City’s Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: the East Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.84.060 (Exemptions), subdivision (B)(17) (Exemptions Established By Law)(sole source);
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Amending the City of East Palo Alto parking citation fee schedule to align with regional jurisdictions and improve compliance with parking regulations (Attachment 2) pursuant to Section 40203.5(a) of the California Vehicle Code; and
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POLICY AND ACTION
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Clarify the agenda setting process,
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POLICY AND ACTION
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Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), or alternatively, it is exempt pursuant to Sections 15301
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: (Existing Facilities); 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) (e) for minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effect on the environment; 15305 (Class 5 –Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations), or 15308 (Action...
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Confer upon the Mayor, as presiding officer, ultimate decision making authority on agenda setting, including the content, order, and timing of agenda items, subject to legal and operational constraints,
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POLICY AND ACTION
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Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is not a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), or alternatively, it is exempt pursuant to Section 15321
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POLICY AND ACTION: (Enforcement Actions).
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Appropriating $454,535 from the committed General Fund balance of $20 million previously allocated by the Council for the Civic Center project;
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with ARC TEC, Inc in an amount not-to-exceed $454,535 for Phase 2 – Revised Design Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Establish a process for councilmembers to add items to the agenda and rules governing disputes over the same; and
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POLICY AND ACTION
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Adoption of Chapter 5.76 – Sidewalk Vendors Ordinance
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Recommendation: By motion:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.3
A List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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Recommendation: Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026 -27 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group for Engagement, Communications, and Fiscal East Palo Alto City Council April 21, 2026 Agenda 2 2
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Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with The Lew Edwards Group to increase the scope of services and increase the total not-to-exceed compensation by $95,750, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,750.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Sustainability Planning Services
3.5
Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Meeting
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Recommendation: Adopt the minutes of the April 7, 2026, meeting.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.6
Jones Mortuary Proclamation
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Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.7
Agreement with ARC TEC, Inc. for City Hall Entitlement Revision at 2535 Pulgas Avenue
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3.8
Cinco de Mayo Proclamation
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Recommendation: Present the proclamation.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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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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Make any other amendments the Council directs from the dais.
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POLICY AND ACTION
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Finding the proposed action complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Final Environmental Impact Report for the Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan Update (2024).
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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CLOSED SESSION
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
7.2
Leland Francois Presentation
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Recommendation: By motion, waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance (Attachment 1):
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 8.1 Development Code Text Amendment (ZTA25-002) to amend various Chapters and Sections of Title 18 (Development Code) of the East Palo Alto Municipal Code
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9.2
Amendment to City Council Code of Ethics and Conduct – Section 7: City Council Agenda Setting
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution amending Section 7 of the City Council Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (Resolution No. 67-2024) to:
POLICY AND ACTION
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9.3
Parking Citation Fee Update
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
POLICY AND ACTION
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1.a
Repeal, replace and amend its various Chapters and Sections of the Development Code regarding site design, architectural standards, definitions, typographical errors, corner lot standards, refueling and service stations, setbacks of
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: multi-family zones, trees removals by government/quasi-government entities, accessory structures, Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), alcohol sales at bonafide eating establishments, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for public and private school...
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Find the proposed Zoning Text Amendments to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), 15378(b)(5) (Not a Project), and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
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