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East Palo Alto City Council's 2026-06-02 agenda is scheduled to cover Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026), Consent to Waiver of Conflict, Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because..., and Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026): the agenda listed this item for possible legislative action.
Consent to Waiver of Conflict: the agenda listed this item for possible legislative action.
Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because...: the agenda listed this item for possible legislative action.
Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of...: the agenda included this context: Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Windows, balconies, and similar openings shall be oriented to preserve privacy of individual units within the...: the agenda included this context: Section: BREAKS FOR RESIDENTIAL ONLY When a new structure or addition is located within five feet of a side property line, upper floor windows on the building shall be...
Why It Matters
Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026) may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Consent to Waiver of Conflict may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Windows, balconies, and similar openings shall be oriented to preserve privacy of individual units within the... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026).
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Consent to Waiver of Conflict.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because....
Watch public-comment and hearing testimony on Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of....
Watch how council frames next steps for Windows, balconies, and similar openings shall be oriented to preserve privacy of individual units within the....
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Waive the First Reading and introduce an uncodified ordinance titled “Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (“THDIP”) to encourage the construction of new housing by reducing inclusionary housing obligations for residential
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: developments, including the residential component of mixed-use projects, effective until December 30, 2027;
Approve the proposed amendment to the East Palo Alto Vista General Plan 2035 to update the Safety and Noise Element and the Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element; and
Repeal, replace and amend 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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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: multi-family zones, tree removals by government/quasi-government entities, Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), alcohol sales at bonafide eating establishments, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for public and private schools, Home Occupati...
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 13.1
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Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program Ordinance Introduction (Continued to June 9, 2026)
Find that the amended elements comply with recent changes to California State Law governing General Plan Safety Elements; and
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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Find the proposed Development Code 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,
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Recommendation: Present the proclamation for Pride Month. Recommendation: Present the proclamation for Juneteenth. East Palo Alto City Council June 2, 2026 Agenda 2
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Incorporate the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference including the City of East Palo Alto Annex into the Safety and Noise Element; and
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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Find that the proposed actions do not constitute “projects” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b) (governmental, administrative or financial activity) and
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense). East Palo Alto City Council June 2, 2026 Agenda 4
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Pride Month Proclamation
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Juneteenth Proclamation
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Consent to Waiver of Conflict
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Recommendation: By motion, waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance (Attachment 1) to:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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City Council Meeting Minutes
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mr. Mancini Proclamation
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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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Find that project is exempt pursuant to a common-sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because implementation of the proposed project would not have the potential cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it
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Recommendation: (Continued June 9, 2026) Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 2120 Euclid, East Palo Alto, CA Agency Negotiation: Melvin Gaines, City Manager, Tuan Pham, Downs Pham & Kieu LLP, John
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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Lê, City Attorney Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the EPASD Board receive this presentation and provide feedback on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed budget. Recommendation: Receive the informational report and presentation. East Palo Alto City Coun...
