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East Palo AltoCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
29,143
Per-capita income
$40,141
Median home value
$1,124,000
Bachelor's or higher
26%
Typical home value $1,016,727 -1.6% yr/yr · -7.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20255 housing units ($2.0M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Carlos Romero ✓ 2,556 · Mark Dinan ✓ 2,343 · Webster Lincoln ✓ 2,251 · Deborah Lewis-Virges 1,825 · Ofelia Bello 1,658 · Maria Guadalupe Rocha 1,498
City Council 2022-11-08
Ruben Abrica ✓ 1,517 · Martha F. Barragan ✓ 1,372 · Webster Lincoln 1,353 · Mark Dinan 1,197 · Jeffrey L. Austin 596 · Q Smith 500
City Council 2020-11-03
Lisa Gauthier ✓ 3,305 · Carlos Romero ✓ 3,209 · Antonio López ✓ 2,998 · Webster Lincoln 2,929 · Juan Mendez 2,555 · Larry James Moody 2,161
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure JJ
2024-11-05 · Passed — 4,860 yes / 1,418 no
Measure L
2022-11-08 · Passed — 2,692 yes / 1,158 no

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Director's Level Reading

Director to consider extending automated vehicle use permit at two sites for one year

The Director's Level Reading will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Temporary Use Permit (TUP26-014) allowing continued use related to automated vehicles at 1990 Bay Road and 1775 Weeks Street for one year (365 days) under the same operator. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

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EAST PALO ALTO DIRECTOR'S LEVEL READING REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Thursday, July 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM via virtually with no physical meeting location available to the public. Members of the public may participate in the Director's Hearing with this link https://www.cityofepa.org/citycouncil/page/agenda-and-minutes and provide comments by attending the meeting live via Zoom and using the "RAISE HAND" feature when the Director calls for public comment. Community members may provide comments by emailing ajen@cityofepa.org   You are invited to a Zoom webinar!   When: Jul 16, 2026 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)   Topic:  Directors Hearing   Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81077044226 Phone one-tap: +16694449171,,81077044226# US +16699006833,,81077044226# US (San Jose) Join via audio: +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 646 931 3860 US Webinar ID: 810 7704 4226 International numbers avai …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Planning Commission

Commission considers wind-down of Infinity Salvage and temporary housing incentives

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an automobile recycling facility and findings for a temporary housing incentive program. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-2027.

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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Monday, July 13, 2026, 7:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. East Palo Alto, CA 94303 AMENDED - 7/13/2026 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Planning Commission Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the  RAISE HAND  feature when the Chair or Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86997522559 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 869 9752 2559 International numbers available:  https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT     1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT …
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Fri Jul 10, 2026

Public Works and Transportation Commission

Fri Jul 10, 2026

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Wed Jul 1, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Senior Advisory Committee discusses prom, task force, and subcommittee assignments

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular session to discuss old business including the Senior Services Task Force and Senior Prom, and new business on subcommittee assignments and a Senior Feedback Incentive. The committee will also hear a Transportation Subcommittee report. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major votes or financial decisions.

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EAST PALO ALTO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall 2415 University Ave Second Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Senior Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Senior Advisory Committee Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing mbaker@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Community Services representative or Committee Chair call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88014583089   Meeting ID: 880 1458 3089 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,88014583089# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,88014583089# US   Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88014583089/invitations?signature=dRKFD-LW5ikMweIleUScTSY9kwQC7BaeMiEs2-GDSOk 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA    …
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Fri Jun 26, 2026

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council

Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and set $45.3M spending limit

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget, the two-year Capital Improvement Program, and a related capital budget. It will also set a fiscal year 2026-27 appropriation limit of $45,312,635 and adopt a policy to comply with SB 707 addressing disruptions of remote meetings and clarifying public comment procedures. A joint successor agency budget will be considered in a separate board meeting.

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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Avenue, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85848697920 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 858 4869 7920 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. PUBLIC COMMENT   4. ADJOURN CITY …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Public Works and Transportation Commission

Commission recommends no-parking zones on Pulgas Ave and Tulane Ave

The Public Works and Transportation Commission will discuss and vote on recommending two new parking restriction zones to the City Council: a bus stop no-parking zone on Pulgas Avenue near Weeks Street and a 50-foot no-parking zone at the west end of Tulane Avenue. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on East Palo Alto's participation in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) and hear general updates on capital improvement projects.

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EAST PALO ALTO PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This Public Works and Transportation meeting on June 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM, will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located at 2415 University Avenue, First Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Public Works and Transportation Commission Regular meeting via Zoom meeting or by attending in-person at the Council Chambers at 2415 University Avenue, First Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Members of the public may provide comments sending an e-mail to engineering@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Chair or Public Works Commission Clerk calls for public comment. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89131626166 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 891 3162 6166 International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcGpmKlmjP 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

City Council to approve up to $1 million contract for Raftelis organizational review

The East Palo Alto City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting the FY 2026‑27 classification plan and compensation schedule, accepting grant funding for park scoreboards and community events, and approving the FY 2026‑27 budget and capital program. A key item is a resolution authorizing a five‑year agreement with Raftelis for organizational review services, limited to $200,000 per year and not to exceed $1 million total. The council will also act on a development agreement amendment for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project and adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans.

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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Avenue, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88270466934 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 882 7046 6934 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR   3 …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Rent Stabilization Board

Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council

Wed Jun 3, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Senior Advisory Committee to discuss services assessment and prom planning

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will meet virtually and in person to discuss old business items including a Senior Services Assessment, a Senior Services Task Force schedule for June through August, and the Senior Prom. New business includes general event planning. The meeting includes public comment and a Transportation Subcommittee report. No votes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

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EAST PALO ALTO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall 2415 University Ave Second Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Senior Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Senior Advisory Committee Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing mbaker@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Community Services representative or Committee Chair call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88014583089   Meeting ID: 880 1458 3089 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,88014583089# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,88014583089# US   Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88014583089/invitations?signature=dRKFD-LW5ikMweIleUScTSY9kwQC7BaeMiEs2-GDSOk 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA    …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

City Council to hold closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss the performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:30 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Avenue, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88352922396 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 883 5292 2396 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. CLOSED SESSION   2.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

Council to update Vista 2035 General Plan safety and infrastructure elements

The City Council will consider updates to the Vista 2035 General Plan regarding safety, noise, and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Development Code and the proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District.

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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Avenue, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88352922396 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 883 5292 2396 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR   …
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Wed May 20, 2026

Public Works and Transportation Commission

Commission to receive presentation on funding opportunities and CIP updates

This is a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes and future agenda requests. The main substantive items are an informational presentation on local, regional, state, and federal funding opportunities for capital projects, and general project updates from Public Works Engineering Staff. No decisions or public hearings are listed.

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EAST PALO ALTO PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This Public Works and Transportation Commission meeting on May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM, will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located at 2415 University Avenue, First Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Public Works and Transportation Commission Regular meeting via Zoom meeting or by attending in-person at the Council Chambers at 2415 University Avenue, First Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Members of the public may provide comments sending an e-mail to engineering@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Chair or Public Works Commission Clerk calls for public comment. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89131626166 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 891 3162 6166 International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcGpmKlmjP 1. CALL TO ORDER AND R …
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Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on fee schedule update and hold budget hearing

The council will hold a public hearing to adopt a comprehensive fee schedule update effective July 18, 2026, and a second budget hearing for the fiscal year 2026-27 proposed budget. Consent items include a $147,000 classification and compensation study, a regional EV charging project MOU, and design services for the SAFER Bay Project. The meeting also includes a closed session and a Sanitary District board meeting.

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EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM EPA Government Center 2415 University Avenue, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86559152281 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 865 5915 2281 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT REQUESTS TO APPEAR REMOTELY   Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the body may appear remotely f …
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Thu May 14, 2026

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Tue May 12, 2026

City Council

Mon May 11, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 27 new CIP projects for General Plan conformance

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to find the two-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update, which includes 27 new projects, in conformance with the City's 2035 General Plan. The commission will also direct staff to forward their consistency report to the City Council. Other agenda items include approval of the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Planning Commission Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the  RAISE HAND  feature when the Chair or Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86807323404 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 868 0732 3404 International numbers available:  https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT     1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR   …
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Thu May 7, 2026

East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) Advisory Committee

Wed May 6, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Committee to hear senior services consultant intro & AI discussion

The East Palo Alto Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular session, including old business on the Senior Services Task Force and Senior Prom, new business introducing a Senior Services Consultant and an AI Conversation, and a staff report on Senior Field Trip Survey Results. The meeting is advisory; no binding decisions are expected.

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EAST PALO ALTO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall 2415 University Ave Second Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Senior Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Senior Advisory Committee Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing mbaker@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Community Services representative or Committee Chair call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88014583089   Meeting ID: 880 1458 3089 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,88014583089# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,88014583089# US   Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88014583089/invitations?signature=dRKFD-LW5ikMweIleUScTSY9kwQC7BaeMiEs2-GDSOk 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA    …
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Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

Mon Apr 27, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Vista 2035 General Plan updates

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Safety and Noise Element and the Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Element of the Vista 2035 General Plan. The body may recommend that the City Council adopt these updates.

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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this City Council meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. 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 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing cityclerk@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Mayor or City Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/s/82084890760 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 820 8489 0760 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR   3.1 Apr …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Public Works and Transportation Commission

Mon Apr 13, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review West Bayshore‑Newell Improvements Project

The East Palo Alto Planning Commission will hold its regular session, approve the agenda and consent calendar, and then review two preliminary development applications. Staff will recommend feedback to the applicant, Sand Hill Property Company, for the West Bayshore‑Newell Improvements Project (PRE25-006) and the O'Keefe‑Manhattan Improvements Project (PRE25-005). No final decisions are indicated in this agenda.

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EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM East Palo Alto City Hall 2415 University Ave. East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Planning Commission Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the  RAISE HAND  feature when the Chair or Clerk call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85119373673 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + 1 253 215 8782 or + 1 312 626 6799 or + 1 929 205 6099 or + 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 851 1937 3673 International numbers available:  https://zoom.us/u/aMWYF4KT   1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA   3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR   3.1 March …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026

Rent Stabilization Board

Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

Wed Apr 1, 2026

Senior Advisory Committee

Senior Advisory Committee will discuss senior services assessment and upcoming Senior Ball

The committee will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, review old business from the Senior Services Task Force, and consider new business items including a Senior Ball and a Senior Services Assessment focus group. Staff and committee reports will also be presented before adjournment.

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EAST PALO ALTO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall 2415 University Ave Second Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE This meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Council Chambers located on 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The virtual portion of this Senior Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted in accordance with City of East Palo Alto Resolution adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The public may participate in the Senior Advisory Committee Meeting via Zoom Meeting or by attending in-person in the Council Chambers at 2415 University Ave, First Floor East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Community members may provide comments by emailing mbaker@cityofepa.org , submitting a speaker card at the meeting, or using the RAISE HAND feature when the Community Services representative or Committee Chair call for public comment. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please click this URL to join   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88014583089   Meeting ID: 880 1458 3089 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,88014583089# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,88014583089# US   Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88014583089/invitations?signature=dRKFD-LW5ikMweIleUScTSY9kwQC7BaeMiEs2-GDSOk 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  &nbs …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 53 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$72.4MLANTERIS SPACE LLC
Department of Defense · HOSTED PAYLOAD SOLUTION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION'
$2.0MLANTERIS SPACE LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · PPE - TTO 031
$1.5MLANTERIS SPACE LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · PPE - TO 024
$1.1MOPENSCAPES LLC
Department of Commerce · NOAA FISHERIES OPEN SCIENCE WORK FLOW TRANSFORMATION AND TRAINING PROG
$1.0MLANTERIS SPACE LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · EDGE SPACECRAFT CONCEPT STUDY PHASE A
$753,098BROWNING, JEFFREY PAUL
Department of Veterans Affairs · PATIENT CAR TRANSPORATION SERVICE
$744,796ARCHER AVIATION INC.
Department of Defense · PRECISION LANDING LOCALIZATION TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VERT
$609,858BROWNING, JEFFREY PAUL
Department of Veterans Affairs · HIRED CAR PATIENT TRANSPORATION SERVICE
$403,250LANTERIS SPACE LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · PPE - TTO 032
$349,689LANTERIS SPACE LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · PPE - TO 021

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (San Mateo County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments21,569 (477,938 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$3,318/mo (531 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.1% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$66.4M
Annual budget
147
Employees on payroll
5
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$66.4M
Spending$47.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

147 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.508
All kids
0.475
Black kids
0.351

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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