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Council adopts sanitary‑district code changes to align roles after reorganization
Summary
The council adopted ordinance amendments to align EPASD code with the city’s new governance role, renaming positions (board→council, city manager→general manager) and applying the conflict‑of‑interest code; treasurer authority to draw funds within budget was adjusted.
The City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the East Palo Alto Sanitary District code on Dec. 3 to reflect the council’s new role as the EPASD governing board and to ensure the district’s procedures comply with state law.
The city attorney (speaking in the attorney role during the meeting) summarized the changes: naming conventions that equate the board with the council and the city manager with the district general manager, the application of the conflict‑of‑interest code to the governing body, and a clarified treasurer authority to deposit and draw down funds within budgeted limits. The attorney also explained that the ordinance was being adopted in a single action (not as first and second readings) because different rules apply when the council is acting as a special‑district board.
Council members reviewed minor wording suggestions and agreed staff would correct phrasing in section references before final publishing. The ordinance was adopted by voice vote; staff said the adoption includes procedures for notices and due‑process consistent with West Bay Sanitary District practices used by the contracted operator.
