HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-12 City Council Agenda PacketCITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in RED
Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by
teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining
transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or
attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is
located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The
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Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be called to order in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.
CLOSED SESSION
1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City
Manager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed
Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, Utilities
Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’
Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) Item removed from
Agenda
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:35 ‐ 5:40 PM)
2.Proclamation honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 ‐ 5:55 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral
Communications period to 30 minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM)
3.Bi‐Annual Discussion with the Independent Police Auditor
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:00 ‐ 7:05 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts to
extend the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1)
Amendment No. 1 to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A)
with an increase of $305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina Landscape
Management, Inc. (C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2
to Contract with Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQA
Status – Categorically Exempt 15301 and 15304.
5.Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants,
Inc. to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ‐19002)
through December 31, 2027
6.Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives Under
Consideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt under
CEQA Guidelines section 15262
7.Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and Professional
Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, and
Adopt revised Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
project
8.Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police and
Fire in the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA Cooperative
Agreement; and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems with
DiscountCell, Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing a
NASPO Cooperative Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information Technology
Fund; CEQA Status—not a project
9.Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report;
CEQA Status – Not a Project
10.SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to
Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.
Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The
Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the
ordinance. (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
11.Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co‐Hosting of Neighborhood Town Hall
Meetings
12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans:
A. Architectural Review Board
B. Historic Resources Board
C. Park and Recreation Commission
D. Planning and Transportation Commission
E. Public Art Commission
F. Stormwater Management Oversight Committee
G. Utilities Advisory Commission
Item Title Updated
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:05 ‐ 7:20 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:20 ‐ 8:50 PM, Item 14: 8:50 ‐ 10:20 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include:
Negotiating A New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery;
and/or Issuing a New Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not a
Project Supplemental Report added
14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San Antonio
Road for a term of nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County to
enable the County to execute an operating agreement with LifeMoves for interim
housing operations Supplemental Report added
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
15.Palo Alto Airport 2022 Annual Airplane Noise Report
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee June 13, 2023
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the
table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to
discussion of the item.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through
the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a
Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto
your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the
Meeting ID below.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
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CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 12, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, a n d s t r e a m e d t o M i d p e n M e d i aCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833CALL TO ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.CLOSED SESSION1CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) Item removed fromAgendaSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:35 ‐ 5:40 PM)
2.Proclamation honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 ‐ 5:55 PM)
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral
Communications period to 30 minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
STUDY SESSION (6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM)
3.Bi‐Annual Discussion with the Independent Police Auditor
CONSENT CALENDAR (7:00 ‐ 7:05 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.
4.Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts to
extend the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1)
Amendment No. 1 to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A)
with an increase of $305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina Landscape
Management, Inc. (C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2
to Contract with Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQA
Status – Categorically Exempt 15301 and 15304.
5.Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants,
Inc. to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ‐19002)
through December 31, 2027
6.Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives Under
Consideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt under
CEQA Guidelines section 15262
7.Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and Professional
Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, and
Adopt revised Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status ‐ Not a
project
8.Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police and
Fire in the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA Cooperative
Agreement; and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems with
DiscountCell, Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing a
NASPO Cooperative Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information Technology
Fund; CEQA Status—not a project
9.Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report;
CEQA Status – Not a Project
10.SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to
Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.
Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The
Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the
ordinance. (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
11.Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co‐Hosting of Neighborhood Town Hall
Meetings
12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans:
A. Architectural Review Board
B. Historic Resources Board
C. Park and Recreation Commission
D. Planning and Transportation Commission
E. Public Art Commission
F. Stormwater Management Oversight Committee
G. Utilities Advisory Commission
Item Title Updated
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:05 ‐ 7:20 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:20 ‐ 8:50 PM, Item 14: 8:50 ‐ 10:20 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include:
Negotiating A New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery;
and/or Issuing a New Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not a
Project Supplemental Report added
14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San Antonio
Road for a term of nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County to
enable the County to execute an operating agreement with LifeMoves for interim
housing operations Supplemental Report added
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
15.Palo Alto Airport 2022 Annual Airplane Noise Report
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee June 13, 2023
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the
table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to
discussion of the item.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through
the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a
Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto
your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the
Meeting ID below.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
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Materials submitted after distribution are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 12, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, a n d s t r e a m e d t o M i d p e n M e d i aCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833CALL TO ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.CLOSED SESSION1CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) Item removed fromAgendaSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:35 ‐ 5:40 PM)2.Proclamation honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of OralCommunications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM)3.Bi‐Annual Discussion with the Independent Police AuditorCONSENT CALENDAR (7:00 ‐ 7:05 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts toextend the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1)Amendment No. 1 to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A)with an increase of $305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina LandscapeManagement, Inc. (C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2to Contract with Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt 15301 and 15304.5.Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants,Inc. to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ‐19002)through December 31, 20276.Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives UnderConsideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt underCEQA Guidelines section 152627.Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and ProfessionalAssociation of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, andAdopt revised Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status ‐ Not aproject
8.Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police and
Fire in the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA Cooperative
Agreement; and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems with
DiscountCell, Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing a
NASPO Cooperative Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information Technology
Fund; CEQA Status—not a project
9.Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report;
CEQA Status – Not a Project
10.SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to
Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.
Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The
Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the
ordinance. (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)
11.Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co‐Hosting of Neighborhood Town Hall
Meetings
12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans:
A. Architectural Review Board
B. Historic Resources Board
C. Park and Recreation Commission
D. Planning and Transportation Commission
E. Public Art Commission
F. Stormwater Management Oversight Committee
G. Utilities Advisory Commission
Item Title Updated
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:05 ‐ 7:20 PM)
BREAK
ACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:20 ‐ 8:50 PM, Item 14: 8:50 ‐ 10:20 PM)
Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished
Business and Council Matters.
13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include:
Negotiating A New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery;
and/or Issuing a New Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not a
Project Supplemental Report added
14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San Antonio
Road for a term of nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County to
enable the County to execute an operating agreement with LifeMoves for interim
housing operations Supplemental Report added
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
15.Palo Alto Airport 2022 Annual Airplane Noise Report
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee June 13, 2023
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the
table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to
discussion of the item.
3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through
the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a
Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto
your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the
Meeting ID below.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362‐027‐238 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
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Materials submitted after distribution are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 12, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, a n d s t r e a m e d t o M i d p e n M e d i aCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833CALL TO ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.CLOSED SESSION1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) Item removed fromAgendaSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:35 ‐ 5:40 PM)2.Proclamation honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of OralCommunications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM)3.Bi‐Annual Discussion with the Independent Police AuditorCONSENT CALENDAR (7:00 ‐ 7:05 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts toextend the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1)Amendment No. 1 to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A)with an increase of $305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina LandscapeManagement, Inc. (C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2to Contract with Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt 15301 and 15304.5.Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants,Inc. to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ‐19002)through December 31, 20276.Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives UnderConsideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt underCEQA Guidelines section 152627.Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and ProfessionalAssociation of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, andAdopt revised Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status ‐ Not aproject8.Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police andFire in the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA CooperativeAgreement; and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems withDiscountCell, Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing aNASPO Cooperative Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information TechnologyFund; CEQA Status—not a project9.Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report;CEQA Status – Not a Project10.SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 toImplement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). ThePlanning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt theordinance. (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)11.Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co‐Hosting of Neighborhood Town HallMeetings12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans: A. Architectural Review BoardB. Historic Resources BoardC. Park and Recreation CommissionD. Planning and Transportation CommissionE. Public Art CommissionF. Stormwater Management Oversight CommitteeG. Utilities Advisory CommissionItem Title UpdatedCITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:05 ‐ 7:20 PM)BREAKACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:20 ‐ 8:50 PM, Item 14: 8:50 ‐ 10:20 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include:Negotiating A New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery;and/or Issuing a New Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not aProject Supplemental Report added14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San AntonioRoad for a term of nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County to
enable the County to execute an operating agreement with LifeMoves for interim
housing operations Supplemental Report added
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATION REPORTS
Information reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for action
during this meeting’s agenda.
15.Palo Alto Airport 2022 Annual Airplane Noise Report
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee June 13, 2023
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his Designees
Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony,
Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine) Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU)
Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace
Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA), International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority:
Government Code Section 54957.6 (a)
12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans:
A. Architectural Review Board
B. Historic Resources Board
C. Park and Recreation Commission
D. Planning and Transportation Commission
E. Public Art Commission
F. Stormwater Management Oversight Committee
G. Utilities Advisory Commission
Item Title Updated
13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include: Negotiating A New
Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery; and/or Issuing a New Request For
Proposals. CEQA Review – Not a Project Supplemental Report
14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San Antonio Road for a term of
nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County to enable the County to execute an operating
agreement with LifeMoves for interim housing operations Supplemental Report to Report #2304‐1267
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CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, June 12, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, a n d s t r e a m e d t o M i d p e n M e d i aCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900‐6833CALL TO ORDER This meeting will be called to order in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.CLOSED SESSION1CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: CityManager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (EdShikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, Molly Stump, and Jennifer Fine)Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, UtilitiesManagement and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto PeaceOfficers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA),International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) Item removed fromAgendaSPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:35 ‐ 5:40 PM)2.Proclamation honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSPUBLIC COMMENT (5:40 ‐ 5:55 PM)Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of OralCommunications period to 30 minutes.COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (5:55 ‐ 6:00 PM)Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).STUDY SESSION (6:00 ‐ 7:00 PM)3.Bi‐Annual Discussion with the Independent Police AuditorCONSENT CALENDAR (7:00 ‐ 7:05 PM)Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.4.Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts toextend the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1)Amendment No. 1 to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A)with an increase of $305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina LandscapeManagement, Inc. (C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2to Contract with Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQAStatus – Categorically Exempt 15301 and 15304.5.Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants,Inc. to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ‐19002)through December 31, 20276.Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives UnderConsideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt underCEQA Guidelines section 152627.Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and ProfessionalAssociation of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, andAdopt revised Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status ‐ Not aproject8.Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police andFire in the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA CooperativeAgreement; and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems withDiscountCell, Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing aNASPO Cooperative Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information TechnologyFund; CEQA Status—not a project9.Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report;CEQA Status – Not a Project10.SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 toImplement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA GuidelinesSection 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). ThePlanning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt theordinance. (FIRST READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7‐0)11.Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co‐Hosting of Neighborhood Town HallMeetings12.Approval of 2023‐2024 Boards, Commissions and Commission Committees Work Plans: A. Architectural Review BoardB. Historic Resources BoardC. Park and Recreation CommissionD. Planning and Transportation CommissionE. Public Art CommissionF. Stormwater Management Oversight CommitteeG. Utilities Advisory CommissionItem Title UpdatedCITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:05 ‐ 7:20 PM)BREAKACTION ITEMS (Item 13: 7:20 ‐ 8:50 PM, Item 14: 8:50 ‐ 10:20 PM)Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, UnfinishedBusiness and Council Matters.13.Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include:Negotiating A New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In‐House Service Delivery;and/or Issuing a New Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not aProject Supplemental Report added14.Approval of Homekey Lease Agreement with LifeMoves for use of 1237 San AntonioRoad for a term of nine years and Revenue Agreement with Santa Clara County toenable the County to execute an operating agreement with LifeMoves for interimhousing operations Supplemental Report addedADJOURNMENTINFORMATION REPORTSInformation reports are provided for informational purposes only to the Council and the public but are not listed for actionduring this meeting’s agenda.15.Palo Alto Airport 2022 Annual Airplane Noise ReportOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this week Policy & Services Committee June 13, 2023Public Comment LettersSchedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1540
TITLE
Proclamation Honoring AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: AACI Proclamation
APPROVED BY:
Mahealani Ah Yun
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Proclamation
__________________________ Lydia Kou Mayor
HONORING ASIAN AMERICANS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
(AACI)
WHEREAS, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) was founded 50 years ago in 1973 by twelve concerned members of the community in response to the growing unmet needs of Asian Americans in
Santa Clara County, and has since built a proud history of promoting health, wellness, resilience, and civic engagement among marginalized communities; and WHEREAS, Dr. Allan Seid and Mary Chan Seid hosted the founding meetings of AACI from their Palo Alto living room and established AACI's culturally sensitive therapeutic services, including the Asian Women's Home domestic violence shelter, as AACI's first executive director and administrative director, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Leo Lowe and Paul Sakamoto, both respected leaders in the field of education, lent their credibility to AACI in its infancy, effectively shielding the organization from efforts to undermine its advocacy for social change by being labeled as "subversive"; and
WHEREAS, Palo Altans Jeanette Arakawa and Eimi Okano co-chaired AACI's first Education Committee, and went on to lead statewide advocacy efforts to enact landmark legislation that eliminated racist and sexist content in public school instructional materials; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob" Kam and Nilo Sarmiento established and served on AACI's Affirmative Action Committee, leading efforts to support Asian Americans who were being mistreated at their workplaces; and WHEREAS, Paul Wong and Victor Wong used their experience as veteran community organizers to advise AACI's early advocacy strategies, mobilize community members, and recruit clients for AACI services; and
WHEREAS, Edward Kawazoe and Connie Young Yu, both gifted communicators, led fundraising efforts that were the cornerstone of AACI's long-term financial stability, and educated AACI members on the power of Asian American visibility and the importance of documenting the histories of Asian Americans in Santa Clara County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Palo Alto does hereby recognize and commend the Founders of AACI for their 50-year legacy of service, inclusion, and advocacy, and for serving as a testament to the power of community coming together for the common cause of strengthening the health, wellbeing, and
resilience of our diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
PRESENTED: June 12, 2023
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Proclamation
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: STUDY SESSION
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2304-1286
TITLE
Bi-Annual Discussion with the Independent Police Auditor
RECOMMENDATION
This Study Session is a bi-annual opportunity for Council discussion with the Independent Police
Auditor. There is no recommended action.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This is the study session with the City’s Independent Police Auditor (IPA). It is the first
discussion in this calendar year. The previous discussion took place with the City Council on
November 14, 2022.
Purpose:
In the amended contract with the OIR group, it states the following related to the IPA meetings
with the City Council:
Beginning in the second half of 2021, CONSULTANT shall meet with the City Council two
times per year to discuss trends in criminal justice and policing, policy and training
matters, recommendations made by CONSULTANT, and other Council concerns.
CONSULTANT’S conferences with Council are not for the purpose of elaborating on
published reviews of specific incidents and shall not include discussion of personnel
matters prohibited by law. Semi-annual conferences shall be scheduled after publication
of the CONSULTANT’S report, according to availability of Council and the CONSULTANT.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
No additional funds are needed for this study session.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
APPROVED BY:
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Community Services
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2304-1333
TITLE
Approval of Three Contract Amendments to Citywide Landscaping Services Contracts to extend
the terms to September 30, 2023 and Increase Compensation as Follows: (1) Amendment No. 1
to Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (C18170810A) with an increase of
$305,606; (2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc.
(C18170810B) with an increase of $19,972; and (3) Amendment No. 2 to Contract with
Grassroots Ecology (C18170810C) with an increase of $15,520; CEQA Status – Categorically
Exempt 15301 and 15304.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute
three contract amendments for landscape maintenance services used throughout the City:
(1) Amendment No. 1 to Contract C18170810A with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. with an
increase of $305,606 and extend the term three months to September 30, 2023;
(2) Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C18170810B with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc.
with an increase of $19,972 and extend the term three months to September 30, 2023; and
(3) Amendment No. 2 to Contract C18170810C with Grassroots Ecology with an increase of
$15,520 and extend the term three months to September 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #170810 on December 21, 2017 for landscape
maintenance services and habitat restoration.
The RFP covered areas and service needs throughout the City, including:
A: Medians, Roadside Planter Strips, and Bioretention Basins
B: Parking Lots and Parking Garages
C: Parks
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D: City Facilities (City Hall, Community Centers, Fire Stations, Libraries, etc.)
E: Utility Sub-stations and Well Sites
F: Tennis Court Cleaning
G: Regional Water Quality Control Plant
H: Byxbee Park Vegetation Management
I: Habitat Restoration in Foothills Park (now Foothills Nature Preserve)
Proposals could be submitted for all, or a portion of the covered areas and service needs listed
above. On May 29, 2018 Council approved1 separate contracts with BrightView Landscape
Services, Gachina Landscape Management, and Grassroots Ecology for the above work. The term
for the five-year contracts covered the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023.
ANALYSIS
A new solicitation for the landscaping services was released on April 17, 2023 as RFP 1869092.
Staff recommends amending the current contracts with BrightView Landscape Services, Gachina
Landscape Management, and Grassroots Ecology to extend each contract for 3 months covering
the period of July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 and adding funding to each contract. The
three-month extensions will allow for continued services during the solicitation process.
The scope of work to be performed under the BrightView Landscape Services contract will be for
the continuation of landscape maintenance services for medians, roadside planter strips,
bioretention basins, parking lots and parking garages, Parks, City Facilities (Libraries, Fire Stations,
City Hall, Art Center, Community Centers, etc.), utility sub-stations, well sites, tennis court
cleaning, and Byxbee Park Vegetation Management.
The scope of work to be performed under the Gachina Landscape Management contract will be
for the continuation of landscape maintenance services for the Regional Water Quality Control
Plant.
Lastly, the scope of work to be performed under the Grassroots Ecology contract will be for
habitat restoration work in Foothills Nature Preserve including the removal of invasive weeds
and the planting of native plants.
While staff solicits for RFP 186909, extending the current contracts for three months will ensure
landscape maintenance services continue.
1 Staff Report ID# 9114 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-
manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2018/id-9114.pdf
2 RFP 186909 on Planet Bids https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/25569/bo/bo-detail/104393
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FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
•Attachment A: Amendment No. 1 to Contract C18170810A with BrightView Landscape
Services, Inc.
•Attachment B: Amendment No. 1 to Contract C18170810B with Gachina Landscape
Management, Inc.
•Attachment C: Amendment No. 2 to Contract C18170810C with Grassroots Ecology
APPROVED BY:
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C18170810A
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
This Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) to Contract No. C18170810A (the “Contract” as
defined below) is entered into as of June 12, 2023, by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a
California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., a
California corporation, located at 4055 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (“CONTRACTOR”).
CITY and [CONSULTANT or CONTRACTOR] are referred to collectively as the “Parties” in this
Amendment.
R E C I T A L S
A. The Contract (as defined below) was entered into by and between the Parties hereto
for the provision of providing Landscape Maintenance Services, as detailed therein.
B. The Parties now wish to amend the Contract in order to extend the Contract term by
three (3) months through September 30, 2023 and increase compensation accordingly by Three
Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Six Dollars ($305,606) from Five Million Eight Hundred
Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Six Dollars ($5,821,106) to Six Million One Twenty-Six
Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve Dollars ($6,126,712) as detailed herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Amendment, the Parties agree:
SECTION 1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Amendment:
Contract. The term “Contract” shall mean Contract No.
C18170810A between CONSULTANT and CITY, dated May 29,
2018.
a. Other Terms. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment
shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Contract.
SECTION 2. Section 3 “TERM” of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023 inclusive, subject to the
provisions of Sections R and W of the General Terms and Conditions.”
SECTION 3. Section 5 “COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM” of the Contract is hereby
amended to read as follows:
DocuSign Envelope ID: D333EE91-2A28-4275-8B11-F372C4289A3C
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Amendment No. 1 to
Contract
C18170810A with
BrightView Landscape
Services, Inc.
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“COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM. CITY shall pay and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept
as not-to-exceed compensation for the full performance of the Services and reimbursable
expenses, if any:
The total maximum lump sum compensation of dollars ($ ); OR
The sum of dollars ($ ) per hour, not to exceed a total maximum compensation
amount of dollars ($ ); OR
A sum calculated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth at Exhibit C, not to exceed a
total maximum compensation amount of Six Million One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand
Seven Hundred Twelve dollars ($6,126,712).
CONTRACTOR agrees that it can perform the Services for an amount not to exceed the total
maximum compensation set forth above. Any hours worked or services performed by
CONTRACTOR for which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of
compensation set forth above for performance of the Services shall be at no cost to CITY.
CITY has set aside the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-
Nine Dollars ($291,749) for Additional Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide Additional Services
only by advanced, written authorization from the City Manager or designee. CONTRACTOR,
at the CITY’s request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope
of services, schedule, level of effort, and CONTRACTOR’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expense, for such services. Compensation shall be
based on the hourly rates set forth above or in Exhibit C (whichever is applicable), or if such
rates are not applicable, a negotiated lump sum. CITY shall not authorize and
CONTRACTOR shall not perform any Additional Services for which payment would exceed
the amount set forth above for Additional Services. Payment for Additional Services is
subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.”
SECTION 4. The following exhibit(s) to the Contract is/are hereby amended or added, as
indicated below, to read as set forth in the attachment(s) to this Amendment, which is/are hereby
incorporated in full into this Amendment and into the Contract by this reference:
a. Exhibit “A” entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1”, AMENDED,
REPLACES PREVIOUS.
b. Exhibit “B” entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 1”,
AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS.
c. Exhibit “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1”,AMENDED,
REPLACES PREVIOUS.
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SECTION 5. Legal Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other provisions of the
Contract, including any exhibits thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are terms of this
Amendment and are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
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SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed
this Amendment effective as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
_______________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney or Designee
BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES,
INC.
Officer 1
By:___________________________
Name:________________________
Title:__________________________
Officer 2
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A” entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS)
EXHIBIT “B” entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS)
EXHIBIT “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS)
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Brett Urban, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1
(AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS)
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Including Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, and H
Specifications for the services of Landscape Maintenance of City of Palo Alto
Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Medians, Roadside strips, and Bioretention Basins,
City Facilities, Utility Sub Stations and Palo Alto Unified School sites.
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions, where individually applicable, apply for maintenance standards
not limited to Landscape Maintenance and any and all other items selected as part of this
Agreement. In the event that any of the provisions provided here under GENERAL
PROVISIONS are found to be in conflict with or are contradicted by any provision found in
the SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, and H, the provisions
found in the SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS listed in Sections A, B, C, D, E, F and H will
supersede the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
II. LOCATION OF PROPERTY
The locations of the areas to be maintained are listed in the site maps (attachment A)
portions of this contract. These maps provide a general scope of the area(s) to be covered
in the agreement.
III. SCOPE OF WORK- Landscape Maintenance
CONTRACTOR shall provide the highest quality of landscape maintenance services and
materials. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the highest quality commercially accepted
methods, procedures and scientific controls for landscape maintenance. "Scientific
Controls" is understood to mean practices based upon recommendations of the
University of California, The U.S. Forest Service, or similarly qualified experts;
recommendations in University of California Cooperative Extension Publications,
Consumer Products Safety Commission Playground Guidelines and information in
standard landscape industry references; This shall include the use of proper knowledge,
skills, materials and equipment of a timely basis to maintain all areas in a clean, safe,
healthy, and aesthetically acceptable manner during the entire term of this contract.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to be continuously alert in locating and defining problems and
agrees to exercise prompt and proper corrective action. Action times will be prioritized,
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and low priority items will be given a time line for corrections. Contractor shall
communicate to the City, landscape, as well as non-landscape related hazards that are
seen while on site. Work requests related to citizen requests or reported hazards to
contractor require scheduling with the City’s Field Service Inspectors which will be
prioritized dependent on each request. Immediate response may be necessary.
The contractor shall furnish landscape maintenance services by qualified site managers
and horticulturists to provide a 60-month maintenance program according to
maintenance specifications. The provision of such report does not mandate the CITY to
extend the Agreement to 60 months. The Contractor's supervisor or representative may
be required to report to the Parks Division office, or other designated location, Monday
through Friday between 6:30am and 8:00 am, except for holidays, which may fall on these
days.
The contractor shall report progress to the City of Palo Alto Parks Division on the agreed
reporting frequency and schedule. A qualified site manager or superintendent of
operations shall represent the contractor in monthly meetings and walk-through
inspections with City of Palo Alto staff. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials,
equipment, and on site supervision by qualified site managers who shall provide
complete, continuous and expert landscape maintenance services.
The contractor shall provide smartphones at minimum to its Account Managers and Leads
as a means of field communication to City staff.
IV. GENERALREQUIREMENTS
A.. Landscape Maintenance:
The contractor shall provide the City with a landscape maintenance program at the
frequencies called for in the special provisions of this Agreement. The maintenance
program is not limited to specifying daily, weekly and monthly landscape maintenance
task schedules covering all areas of responsibility specified in this agreement. The
maintenance program will be submitted and agreed upon within 30 calendar days
following award of this contract. This program and any changes, deletions, or additions
therein, if approved by the City, shall become part of this agreement and shall be used by
both the contractor and the City of Palo Alto for performance monitoring of contractor
obligations.
The City’s Project Manager shall receive changes to the schedule at least 24 hours prior
to the scheduled time for the work. Failure to notify of a change and/or failure to perform
an item or work on a scheduled day may be considered a breach of this contract.
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The Contractor shall adjust their schedule to compensate for all holidays. The contractor
will be required to work on specified holidays and weekends as outlined in this Scope of
Services.
B. Staffing Levels:
The Contractor shall maintain a minimum staffing level of 16 full time landscaping
maintenance personnel for sections A through F. The contractor is responsible for
determining the proper staffing levels above the minimum of 16 full time personnel to
meet the scope of services listed in this Exhibit A, including sections A through F.
Contract personnel shall remain on site every day, including all rainy days.
All contract personnel must pass live scan fingerprinting and TB testing (Tuberculin Skin
Test) before being allowed to work on the City and School property. Contractor shall work
with City’s Project Manager on obtaining required verification of fingerprinting and TB
results. Contractor shall be responsible for performing the live scan fingerprinting and
shall be responsible for the live scan fingerprinting and TB costs for their employees.
C. Monthly Progress Reports:
Upon request, the contractor shall provide the City's Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division
with monthly progress reports, based on weekly summary of work performed by location
and referenced to the maintenance program. The reports will be due no later than the
fifth day of the month following services and is to include the following information:
a) Total labor, supervision, and horticultural hours provided at each site.
This can be in a spreadsheet format with all applicable sites covered under
this agreement.
b) Problem areas encountered during the month.
c) Monthly chemical application reports for all materials applied by site.
This will include location, application date, materials, amount of material
applied, etc. This shall be sent to Parks Manager as well as the City’s
Environmentalist Specialist, Julie Weiss.
d) Any additional reports as directed by the Parks and Golf Division.
D. Inventory/Safety Data Sheets
Within thirty days of the effective date of this agreement, the contractor will submit to
the City a list of all chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, cleansers etc.) that will be used by the
contractor on the sites, together with the required SDS (Safety Data Sheets). SDS and
product labels shall be in applicator's vehicle at all times in accordance with California
Department of Pesticide Regulations.
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E. Extra Projects/Landscape Upgrades:
All extra projects shall require the submission of a Project Proposal Form or a Work Order
Authorization Form. If the contractor does not have available such a form, a mutually
agreeable format will be developed. On any extra project or landscape upgrade, the City
reserves the right to obtain competitive bids or quotations.
F. Management Philosophy:
The contractor shall take a pro-active approach in correcting problems within the
contractors’ span of responsibility and control. Other problems and suggestions for
improvements, both short and long term, must be submitted promptly to the City for
appropriate action.
G. Public Image and Etiquette:
Contractor employees shall wear company uniforms, which consist of long pants and shirts
with company name and individual’s name on the shirt. The contractor’s staff when
needed will utilize rain gear, rain boots, safety shoes, and other safety equipment. All
contracted employees while on the site shall exhibit a clean, neat professional
appearance. Contractor’s equipment and vehicles shall also be professional in
appearance, exhibit the company name and phone number, and be well maintained for
safe operation. All Contractors’ vehicles must display a placard, legible from a distance of
10 feet, with the following language:
(Name of Landscape Contractor)
City of Palo Alto, Landscape Maintenance Contractor
Questions/Comments Contact: (650) 496-6962
H. Authorization Required to Begin Work
The Contractor shall begin work only after receiving written notice to proceed from the
City’s Open Space, Parks and Golf Superintendent or Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division
Manager.
V. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The services to be performed under the Agreement shall commence on July 1,
2018 and shall be completed by June 30, 2019 for first year of contract, July, 1 2019
and completed June 30, 2020 for the second year, July 1, 2020 and completed June
30, 2021 for the third year of contract, July 1, 2021 and completed June 30, 2022
for the fourth year of the contract and July 1, 2022 and completed June 30, 2023
for the fifth year of the contract and July 1, 2023 and completed September 30,
2023 for the sixth year of the contract. Funding after Year 1 is subject to funding
approval on an annual basis.
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VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Permits/Parking
The Contractor shall be issued a free maintenance permit from the City's
Department of Transportation. This will allow the Contractor's crews to use City
parking facilities at no charge during the term of this contract and only while doing
landscape maintenance work for the City's Open Space, Parks and Golf Division.
Contractor shall follow all parking restrictions throughout the City.
B. Payments and Inspection
Payment will be made for work satisfactorily completed as called for in this
Agreement. The City's Representative shall inspect and notify the Contractor of
any unsatisfactory work. Unsatisfactory work shall be corrected by Contractor
within 24 hours. Contractor or Contractor's representative shall meet with a
representative from the City at least once a month during the life of this contract
to inspect Work performed.
The Contractor shall bill the City by the 5th of the month following service.
Electronic invoicing is preferred. The City will pay the Contractor on a monthly
basis for labor, equipment and materials provided during the monthly billing
period for each section of the contract.
C. Property Damage
Any private or City property damaged or altered in any way during the
performance of the work under this contract shall be reported promptly to
the City's representative, and shall be rectified in an approved manner back
to its former condition, prior to damage, at the Contractor's expense.
1. Any hazardous conditions noted, or seen, by the Contractor that has
occurred by any means other than during the performance of the
Contractor's work, whether by vandalism or any other means, shall be
promptly reported to the City’s Representative.
2. The Contractor is responsible for securing any immediate hazards with
caution tape, safety cones, or barricades until a City Representative arrives
to the location.
D. Safety
Contractor agrees to perform all work outlined in the Agreement in such a manner
as to meet all accepted standards for safe practices during the maintenance
operation and to safely maintain stored equipment, machines, and materials or
other hazards consequential or related to the work; and agrees additionally to
accept the sole responsibility for complying with all City, County, State or other
legal requirements including, but not limited to, full compliance with the terms of
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the applicable O.S.H.A. and CAL E.P.A. Safety Orders at all times so as to protect
all person, including contractor employees, agents of the City, vendors, members
of the public or others from foreseeable injury, or damage to their property.
The Contractor shall be responsible for securing traffic control and safety
regulations as related to any City, State, or County requirements while working on
medians and/or roadside strips (please refer to the following links for additional
information, http://www.dot.ca.gov and/or www.osha.gov). The design and
operation of work zone traffic controls must comply with U.S. Department of
Transportation/Federal Highway Administration guidelines.
Contractor shall cooperate fully with City in the investigation of any accident,
injury or death occurring on city property, including a complete written report
thereof to the Project Manager within twenty-four (24) hours following the
occurrence.
E. Use of Sanitary Landfill
The Contractor shall at their sole expense load, haul and deposit all rubbish,
debris and green waste in compliance with applicable provisions of Palo Alto
Municipal Code Chapter 5.20. Depending on the situation, this may include
utilizing a transfer station located at the City of Sunnyvale or another means of
removal at the Contractor’s expense. Contractor may be able to use onsite
dumpster for garbage and/or recycling only with approval of the Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
All clippings and trimmings must be composted. Contractor shall use City’s
garbage service contractor for all solid waste and mixed recycling materials (PAMC
Title 5 Health and Sanitation, Chapter 5.20).
Clippings trimmings, cuttings generated by the Contractor that cannot be used as
mulch shall be promptly removed from the work site at the end of the same day
the work is performed. Dumpster shall not be used at sites unless approved by
Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
F. Project Hours of Operation
The Contractor’s hours of operation shall conform to the hours of 6:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. during the life of the contract. The Contractor’s hours of operation shall
conform to the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for medians and roadside strips.
Hours of operation in the University and California Avenue Business District are an
exception. Cleaning equipment, when used in public streets in business districts
shall be allowed during the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, Monday through
Friday, providing no such piece of equipment shall produce a noise level that
exceeds 70 dB measured at a distance of 25 feet.
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Any other exception shall only be authorized with prior approval of the City’s
Project Manager.
G. City Truck Route Ordinance
The Contractor and any subcontractor or supplies shall at all times comply with
the requirements of the City Truck Route Ordinance at Palo Alto Municipal Code
(PAMC) Chapter 10.48.
H. City Noise Control Ordinance
The Contractor and any subcontractor shall at all times conform their operations
to the requirement of the City of Palo Alto Noise Ordinance (PAMC, Chapter
9.10) Contractors shall not utilize fuel powered leaf blowers. Contractors shall
only use electric and/or battery operated leaf blowers throughout this entire
contract.
I. Spare the Air Days
The Contractor must comply with regional “Spare the Air” recommendations on
designated “Spare the Air Days” that occur throughout the year. At a minimum,
no gasoline powered equipment shall be used after 10 a.m. on “Spare the Air
Days”. The City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager will notify the
contractor when a “Spare the Air” alert has been designated. The Contractor must
coordinate work schedules to accommodate “Spare the Air” recommendations.
J. Materials
All materials shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be the highest quality
available. Commercial fertilizers and pesticides shall bear the manufacturer's label
and guaranteed analysis. The Contractor shall have SDS sheets for all chemicals
available upon request. The City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager
must approve all materials.
The City reserves the right to contact any vendor directly, if the contractor fails to
meet scheduled deadline given by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager
within Exhibit A.
1. Water is to be furnished by the City.
2. Fertilizer shall be a complete, seasonably appropriate organic (OMRI
certified) granular fertilizer furnishing the required percentage of nitrogen,
phosphoric acid and potassium to keep lawns, trees, shrubs and other
plants in a healthy and vigorous growing condition at all times. For acidic
loving plants (Camellia’s, Rhododendron’s, Azalea’s, etc) an organic acidic
fertilizer shall be used.
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If there arises a question as to the need for application of fertilizer or the
formulation of a fertilizer, soil samples shall be taken from locations
specified by the City's representative. They shall be analyzed by a licensed
soil analyst at the Contractor's expense and the results and
recommendations for the formulation and rates of applications of a
complete fertilizer shall be submitted to the City's representative.
Contractor shall formulate and apply the fertilizer as per the
recommendations of the soil analyst. If the application of iron, zinc or
other trace minerals is recommended by the soil analyst or by a recognized
plant pathologist to correct a specific soil deficiency, it shall also be applied
according to these recommendations at the Contractor's expense.
3. Pesticides shall be of the highest quality obtainable, brought to the job site
in the original manufacturer's containers, properly labeled with guaranteed
analysis. Any necessary permits, recommendations, etc. shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor.
4. Plant materials shall be of the highest quality, displaying a healthy
appearance and of a size relevant to their container size. The City’s Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager must inspect and approve all
plant materials prior to planting.
5. Turf seed shall be of the highest quality available, industry recognized, and
approved by the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager prior
to application.
6. Plant stakes, ties, guy wires shall be of materials to match those existing on
the site or approved equal.
K. Shrub, Tree and Ground Cover Care
Maintain all shrubs and all ground cover in a healthy growing condition by
performing the following operations and other work incidental thereto:
1. Water Management - Water to establish moisture to the full depth of the
root zone. Watering shall be done in a manner to avoid erosion, excessive
runoff, puddles, or creation of a waterlogged soil condition. Hoses and
portable sprinklers shall be used to supplement the sprinkler system where
necessary to ensure complete coverage.
2. Pruning and Trimming
A. Pruning and trimming shall he done by qualified, trained professional
personnel. Documentation of training and experience shall be given to
City’s Project Manager upon request for each employee.
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B. Excessive pruning or stubbing back shall not be permitted.
C. All pruning cuts shall be properly made: They shall be cleanly cut with
no tearing of the bark.
D. The Contractor is responsible for replacing, at their cost, any damage to
plant materials caused by excessive pruning, improper pruning
techniques, poor equipment, etc.
E. All dead or damaged branches shall be removed immediately from
shrubs and ground covers. Any dead or damaged branches located in
trees shall be secured (either by the means of caution tape, cones, or
barricades) and reported to City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or City
Project Manager.
F. Pruning and trimming of shrubs and ground cover shall be done as
needed, and/or requested by Field Service Inspectors, to achieve the
following:
1. To cut back branches that are rubbing on walkways, fences and
impairing or posing a safety hazard to pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles.
Contractor shall not prune any tree branches.
2. To maintain desired shape of plant material.
3. To maintain proper maintenance on plant material.
4. To remove dead branches, diseased sections of shrubs, spent
flowers, etc.
G. Staking Plant Material
Maintain and replace stakes and plant ties with equal material.
Maintain and replace plant ties to provide support without chafing of
bark. Plant ties shall be loosened accordingly to avoid chafing of bark.
Additional stakes and/or guys shall be placed from time to time to
correct misshaping caused by wind. Stakes and guys shall be removed
upon request of City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
3. Flower beds and perennial areas shall be raked, cultivated, and
pruned/dead-headed as needed, but no less than once per week.
4 Ground cover along curbs must be kept within curb and height trimmed as
needed.
5. Ivy ground cover shall be mowed with a composting mower once a year in
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the winter as scheduled by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or City’s
Project Manager. Areas are to be determined by City’s Field Service
Inspectors. Most ivy/ground cover areas have irrigation, primarily fixed
risers. The City shall flag all irrigation components prior to ivy mowing. The
contractor is responsible for repairing any damage to the irrigation system
due to negligence.
6. Tree Pruning/Maintenance
a) No tree pruning shall be performed to any trees at any site in
this Agreement unless authorized by Field Service Inspector and/or
Project Manager.
b) All trees that measure below the A.D.A height requirement of
84” above ground level shall be reported to City’s Field Service Inspectors
and/or City Project Manager. Field Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager will schedule the tree pruning with City’s Public Works Tree
Department.
c) Suckers located at the base of each tree shall be removed by
trained employees, limited to only using hand pruners. City
contractor will designate employees that have been trained to
perform this duty and have been trained by City Staff to
perform this duty. Hedge trimmer, line trimmer, herbicides or
any other type of mechanical or chemical mechanism shall not
be used to remove or control suckers.
d) Tree volunteers shall be removed at first sight. These volunteers
shall be removed before reaching 4ft in height, but are
preferred to be removed by 2ft. If the height exceeds 4ft, tree
volunteer shall be reported to Field Service Inspectors and/or
Project Manager for proper postings and removal process
through Public Works Tree’s Department.
e) Contractor shall keep tree wells weed free and mulched with a
3” deep layer to assist in suppressing weeds in Parks, Medians,
and City Facilities. A post emergent, RoundUp Pro Max may be
used to assist in controlling weeds in medians and City
Substations, unless it is listed as a pesticide free site. A
California licensed and qualified applicator must apply any
herbicide in a manner consistent with the SDS, label, and
California Department of Pesticide Regulation to avoid
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overspray to the tree trunk, leaves, or non-target vegetation.
Tree well diameters may vary dependent on location, size, and
drip line of trees. A minimum of a 6ft in diameter, or 3ft in all
directions from the tree trunk shall be maintained unless
otherwise directed by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager.
VII. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) and SUSTAINBLE LANDSCAPING
The City of Palo Alto has an award winning IPM program and received Department of
Pesticide Regulation IPM Innovator Award in 2003 and 2011. The City’s IPM policy and
practices have improved pest control and plant health and reduced staff and
environmental exposure to pesticides. Total pesticide use from 2013 to 2016 was
reduced to an average of 105 pounds per year, a reduction of 73% since 2001-2007.The
City prioritizes maintaining site conditions to maximize plant health to minimize pests.
Preferred pest management techniques include: using California native plant species or
varieties that resist pests; plant selection, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation practices
that reduce pest problems and disease and selecting the least toxic chemical control
options for pest management as a last resort. The City also maintains 18 pesticide-free
locations which include:
1) Bol Park
2) Boulware Park
3) El Palo Alto Park
4) Flood Basin (excludes aquatic portions)
5) Hopkins Creek Side Parquets
6) Monroe Park
7) Sarah Wallis Park
8) Scott Park
9) Terman Park
10) Ventura Park
11) Adobe Creek Substations
12) Animal Services
13) Children’s Theater
14) Hale Well Substations
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15) Matadero Well Station
16) Mitchell Park Library and Community Center
17) Water Quality Control Plant
18) San Francisquito Creek Pump Station (excludes aquatic portions)
The Contractor must:
1. Minimize pesticide use and to favor least-toxic pesticides when chemical
use is needed;
2. Utilize IPM and BayFriendly/Rescape expertise;
3. Within 45 days and annually on the anniversary of this agreement, the
Contractor shall submit to the City's Open Space, Parks and Golf Division
an Integrated Pest Management Plan that complies with the City of Palo
Alto IPM policy, goals and specifications outlined in this RFP. This IPM
program shall be reviewed annually for updates and modifications with
Open Space Parks and Golf Division staff. Frequent and thorough site
inspections, on foot, will be needed to ensure no major infestations occur.
The first priority in addressing pests will be to conserve naturally occurring
beneficial insects through the use of selective applications of the least toxic
effective materials;
4. Contractor shall provide any SDS sheets of chemicals that will be utilized;
5. The City’s contractor must comply with the City’s Municipal Regional Storm
Water Permit requirements to avoid pesticide runoff to creeks and San
Francisco Bay. The contractor will be required to:
a) submit the Contractor Pesticide Use Log in Excel format to the City’s
Project Manager within ten business days upon request (usually
requested annually in December). The Excel form will be provided
by the City and include specific date and application information.
This information is used in the City’s annual Pest Management and
Pesticide Use Report (the City is required to
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report the total quantity of the active ingredient used as a permit
condition and requires additional information beyond County
Agricultural pesticide use reporting requirements).
b) agree to permit provisions that require a City of Palo Alto Project
Manager or Watershed Protection Manager to periodically
shadow work to confirm that pesticide applications conform with
pesticide practices outlined in the contract;
c) prohibit company use of any of the following pesticides without
written permission from the City’s Project Manager:
• Carbamates including: aldicarb, carbaryl, propoxur, oxamyl
and terbucarb
• Diamides including:Broflanilide, chlorantraniliprole,
cyantraniliprole, cyclaniliprole, cyhalodiamide,
flubendiamide, tetraniliprole
• Diuron;
• Indoxacarb;
• Organo-phosphates including: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and
malathion;
• Pyrethroids (allethrins, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin,
cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, esfenvalerate,
etofenprox, flumethrin, imiprothrin, metofluthrin,
momfluothrin, permethrin, prallethrin, resmethrin,
sumethrin [d-Phenothrin], tau-fluvalinate, tetramethrin,
tralomethrin);
• Neonicotinoids: acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran,
imidacloprid, imidaclothiz, nitenpyram, nithiazine,
paichongding, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam.
d) Provide a list in advance of herbicides or other pesticides that are
proposed for use for pre-approval by the City’s Watershed Project
Manager/IPM Coordinator. The list must include the product
name, active ingredient and EPA ID number. All chemicals must be
approved for use prior to application.
6. Demonstrate in the proposal how weed control is maximized prioritizing
non-chemical weed management techniques. City of Palo Alto relies on
weed prevention as its first line of defense using thick mulches to
suppress weeds, mowing, hand removal, weed flower and seed removal,
sheet mulching and least toxic chemical control as a last resort. Using
these strategies, the City of Palo Alto has reduced herbicides by as much
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as 89% compared to highest use years.
For the properties listed in this Agreement, the City Palo Alto only uses
herbicides in spot treatments (applying the herbicide to each weed) in
the following situations:
a) In select planter beds, fence lines, or cracks in hardscapes as
needed–typically two times per year;
b) to control invasive weeds that can overtake native plants;
c) to control weeds such as thistles and foxtails which harm dogs
and trail users.
7. Contractor shall comply with all California Department of Pesticide
Regulations when applying any pesticide.
8. Use only OMRI Certified Fertilizers, unless otherwise approved by City’s
Project Manager;
A. Pest control shall be done only by qualified, trained personnel, under the supervision
of a State licensed pest control operator, using materials approved by the City’s Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. The pesticide application shall be done
with extreme care to avoid any hazard to any person, pet, or wildlife in the area or
adjacent areas, or any property damage. Application shall be in strict accordance with
all governing regulations. The Contractor must provide, within 30 days of the Notice
to Proceed, their Pest Control Operators License, and the names and
license/certification numbers of any individuals responsible for or applying pesticides
in accordance with this agreement. Upon request by Field Service Inspectors and/or
Project Manager, contractor shall supply the City an updated list of employees that
have received the yearly Herbicide Application Training requirement per California
Department of Pesticide Regulation.
B. All pest infestations shall be reported to the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or
Project Manager. The Project Manager prior to application shall approve all
pesticides applications. Records of all pest control operations stating dates, locations,
times, methods of application, chemical formulations, applicators names and weather
conditions shall be made and retained in an active file for a minimum of three (3)
years.
C. Rodent Control- Contractor shall control gophers, moles and other rodents causing
damage to City Property under the site area of responsibility using trapping only.
Rodenticide shall not be used. In the event of visible evidence of such pests,
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contractor will restore the area to its proper condition if the damage is current and
prevention is within the contractor's control.
D. All chemicals requiring a special permit for use must be registered with the county
Agricultural Commissioner's Office (CDPR) and a permit obtained with a copy to the
Parks Open Space, and Golf Division.
E. All regulations and safety precautions listed in the "Pesticide Information and Safety
Manual, published by the University of California and the Pesticide Safety Information
Series (PSIS) published by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation shall be
adhered to.
F. Spraying is not permitted during heavy traffic (vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian) periods
or when winds create uncontrollable material drift and/or exceeds 5mph and/or as
directed per chemical label. The Field Service Inspector and/or Project Manager will
permit no spraying without prior approval and have the ability to permit no spraying
if he/she believes one of the above is in violation. Contractor is to contact Field Service
Inspectors for ideal times to spray certain sites when traffic is at its minimum to avoid
conflicts with Park users.
G. Pesticide Use in Parks and City Facilities
Currently all Parks and City Facilities shall be treated as Pesticide Free.
However, if a new herbicide is approved for use in California, with City’s approval,
there may be flexibility to use that herbicide at certain sites.
Regardless of any City approved pesticides, no pesticide may be used within 100 feet
of any playgrounds and creeks at ALL sites.
H. Pesticide Free Sites- No pesticides of any kind shall be used on designated Pesticide
Free Sites. Pesticide Free sites are listed below:
Pesticide Free Parks
1) Bol Park
2) Boulware Park
3) Cameron Park
4) El Palo Alto Park
5) Flood Basin (excludes aquatic portions, no fertilizers used on turf as well)
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6) Hopkins Creek Side Parquets
7) Monroe Park
8) Sarah Wallis Park
9) Scott Park
10) Terman Park
11) Ventura Park
12) Werry Park
Pesticide Free City Facilities
1. Adobe Creek Substations
2. Animal Control Services (this includes no fertilizers on turf areas)
3. Children’s Theater
4. Hale Well Substation
5. Matadero Well Station
6. Mitchell Park Library and Community Center (includes green roofs and
green wall)
7. Water Quality Control Plant (please see Section H for scope)
8. San Francisquito Creek Pump Station (excludes aquatic portions)
9. All Community Gardens
I. Temporary notice shall be posted during and after a City location within this scope
(excludes Pesticide-free Parks) has been sprayed. All areas sprayed shall be flagged
and signed until the chemical has completely dried according to product label and/or
SDS. Signs shall be provided by City upon the request of the contractor.
J. Contractor shall replace any plant material that has suffered severely
due to lack of proper pest management techniques and/or overspray of chemical
(pesticides, herbicides, etc), if such pest control is possible and practicable
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K. All treated areas must be posted and monitored during and after pesticide application
until material has settled and treatment area is completely dry accordingly to product
label, SDS, and California Department of Pesticide Regulations. No unprotected
person, pet, or wildlife may enter a treated area until all re-entry intervals have been
satisfied. Contractor shall comply with all California Department of Pesticide
Regulations laws when applying any pesticide within the scope of this Agreement.
L. Weeding
All areas, including but not limited to: shrub beds, flower beds, groundcover beds, tree
wells, paved areas, sidewalks, cracks, stairways, pavers, expansion joints, decomposed
granite paths, picnic areas, playgrounds, under bleachers/benches, shall be kept
maintained at an acceptable level.
An acceptable level for weeds shall be viewed as the following:
*Weed tolerance shall not exceed 10% of each site.
*Weeds shall not exceed a height of 6”
Weeds shall be removed whenever the appearance becomes unsightly or when
requested to do so by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
M. Fertilization
Fertilize all shrub, ground cover, and planter bed areas three times a year with an
OMRI certified granular organic fertilizer. Fertilize trees as requested by City’s Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager or City’s Public Works Tree’s Department,
not to exceed twice per year with organic fertilizer specified for Tree’s. Fertilizer shall
be applied in the spring, summer and in the fall to all sites.
N. Replacement of Material
Remove dead and damaged plants and replace with material of equivalent size,
condition and variety, subject to approval and purchase owner’s representative. Labor
shall be provided by the Contractor in a timely manner. Plant material shall be
provided by the City's Open Space, Parks and Golf Division unless damaged is caused
by Contractor’s negligence (i.e. chemical damage, mechanical damage, water stress.)
Damage not resulting from Contractor's negligence, such as vandalism, vehicle, or
weather shall be reported promptly to the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or
Project Manager. The City will provide all necessary materials. Labor shall be provided
by the Contractor in a timely manner.
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Contractor shall inspect all sites prior to the contract and contact Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager with any concerns in regards to the condition of
plant material.
O. Nurturing Soil Health:
Leaf drop shall become part of the mulch layer in the trees, shrubs or groundcover
areas in an attractive manner and away from high traffic areas. Leaf drop shall not be
allowed to enter storm drains.
P. Mulch shall be maintained under all trees and shrubs and on bare soil with a minimum
3-inch layer or organic material. To the greatest extent practicable, CONTRACTOR shall
not procure mulch products that originate from forest products. When possible
CONTRACTOR shall give preference to mulch products that are produced on-site, or
from regionally generated plant debris including that made at the City of Palo Alto.
Mulch shall be provided by City’s Public Works Tree’s Department. All labor costs in
regards to, but not limited to spreading, transporting, and maintaining the mulch shall
be covered by the Contractor.
VIII. TURF MAINTENANCE
A) The following turf maintenance guidelines apply to all turf areas included in this
agreement (unless otherwise specified). Turf shall be maintained areas in a healthy, safe,
and aesthetically pleasing condition by performing the following operations and other
work incidental there to:
a. Mowing - All turf areas are to be mowed once a week. An additional
weekly mowing may be requested due to weather conditions,
special events, and growth flush after fertilizing. Mower settings
are to be at 2” to 3" in height, depending of turf variety. All clippings
shall be removed when unsightly and requested by the City’s Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager or be mulched using
mulching blades dependent on the amount of clippings. All turf
areas at each site must be mowed on same day.
b. Playing Fields shall be mowed twice per week May through
September. Playing Fields are only the area of turf where a sports
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league may use the field for a sport activity. Please refer to
Section B, Playing Fields Maintenance Procedures for details.
c. Aerification - All turf areas are to be aerified twice a year, Spring (by
the end of May) and Fall (by the end of October). Core size shall be
at least 3/4" in diameter and 3" - 4" in depth and aerated in two
directions. Hydraulic and/or gas aerators may be requested by
Field Service Inspectors if depth is not being met. Cores do not need
to be removed.
d. Playing Fields shall be aerated once per month May through
September. Please refer to Section B, Playing Fields Maintenance
Procedures for details.
e. City staff shall flag/mark irrigation system heads, valve boxes, and
quick couplers. Contractor shall notify City Staff of aerification
scheduling minimum of two days prior to start of aerification.
Contractor is responsible for repairing any damage caused by
aerification equipment. This includes but not limited to, irrigation
boxes, quick couplers, sprinkler heads, valves, etc.
f. Edging - All turf edging shall be edged at least once per month.
Examples of edges: along pathways, walkways, around shrubs,
trees, sprinklers heads, valve boxes, mow bands, curbs, benches,
light poles, or any other fixed object. HERBICIDES SHALL NOT BE
USED AS AN EDGING TOOL. Care must be taken not to damage
trees, shrubs, or any other fixed object with edging equipment.
String trimmer damage to trees and roots will not be tolerated.
g. Grub/Larvae Control – Contractor shall keep all turf areas free of
grubs and larvae. Damage caused by grubs and larvae shall be re-
seeded with an approved turf seed. Grub and larvae species
including, but not limited to, Australian Sod Fly, Bermuda grass
Mite, Billbugs, Cutworms, Armyworms, Ground Pearls, Lawn
moths, Sod webworms, White Grubs. City may have an approved
insecticide that can be used to control grubs/larvae. Please
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contact the City’s Field Service Inspectors or Project Manager for
the approved products.
h. Fertilizing turf shall be done three times annually early Spring (by
the end of March), late Spring early Summer (by the end of May),
Fall (by the end of October) using 6 pounds per 1,000 square feet,
using OMRI approved NatureSafe 10-2-8 all seasons organic
fertilizer (or approved equal) at a rate of 1.0 pound of actual
nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
i. Playing Fields shall be fertilized once per month May through
September. Please refer to Section B, Playing Fields Maintenance
Procedures for details.
j. Safety hazards must be addressed immediately. Fill holes in turf
areas immediately, regardless of cause, as they develop with
sufficient soil to prevent tripping hazards. Soil shall be provided by
City unless due to Contractors neglect, then Contractor shall supply
soil.
k. Contractor shall re-seed small bare areas, not to exceed 200 sq. feet
per park, on a monthly basis using materials and methods approved
by the City’s Field Service Inspector and/or City’s Project Manager.
These methods shall consist of the same materials used for turf
renovations as specified in this contract.
l. Playing Fields shall be slit seeded once month May through
September Seed variety shall be approved by Contract Manager
and/or Field Service Inspectors. Please refer to Section B, Playing
Fields Maintenance Procedures for details.
m. Turf Sweeping – The contractor shall sweep turf areas manually or
mechanically at the request of the City’s Field Service Inspectors or
City’s Project Manager. Sweeping will be requested to remove or
disburse excess turf clippings or leaves. Requests will be more
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frequent during the fall season, after wind related events, and
skipped mowing intervals by the Contractor.
B) Playing Fields Maintenance Procedure
The contractor shall apply Playing Field Maintenance Procedures to the
following sites May through September per each year of contract:
1) Cubberley Community Center
2) Briones Park
3) Eleanor Park
4) Peers Park
5) Hoover Park
6) Mitchell Park
7) Ramos Park
8) Rinconada Park
9) Robles Park
10) Seale Park
11) Ventura Park
a. All playing fields shall be mowed twice per week. Mower settings are to be
at 2” to 3" in height, depending of turf variety.
b. Playing field turf areas shall be aerated using a conventional
slicing/shattering tines drum aerator similar to the Aerway slicing aerator.
This will be completed by aerating in one direction. All sprinklers, quick
couplers, or other impediments shall be flagged by City staff before this
procedure is initiated.
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c. All playing fields shall be slit seeded once per month. Seeding rates shall
be 20% Bluegrass and 80% Perennial Rye grass, or approved equal.
Contractor shall provide Bermuda seed upon request of the Field Service
Inspectors. Field Service Inspectors shall approve Bermuda type prior to
seeding area. Seed varieties must be industry recognized for quality and
approved by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or City’s Project Manager.
Both seed varieties shall be applied uniformly, either by mixing or separate
applications of 250 lbs per acre in total.
d. Contractor shall provide verification of seed varieties (seed label tags) and
quantities (shipping tags) during and after each area of renovation.
Contractor will document all procedures and provide a daily diary of grow-
in activities.
e. Field areas will be fertilized using “starter” type fertilizer (15-15-15) to
enhance germination and initial seed vigor. Fertilizer is to be evenly
distributed at 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Areas shall be fertilized
after each slit seeding has been completed.
f. City shall furnish water and all watering schedules. Contractor shall report
watering concerns to Watering Manager (Miguel Chacon) throughout
grown-in period.
C) Soccer Field/Turf Renovation Procedures
a. Orange snow fencing (6ft high portable chain link fence shall be used for
Cubberley Community Center) shall be installed to isolate the soccer field
renovation area from use or encroachment by the general public. Fence
opening shall be locked using the contractors lock and City’s corbin lock,
linked together.
b. A minimum of four signs (additional signs may be requested) must be
provided in a Who What Where Fact sheet format. Who What Where Fact
sheet template can be given to contractor as requested. Fenced area shall
be placed in a manner not to interfere with irrigation system
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watering the newly renovated area. Contractor shall be responsible to
maintain the fencing throughout the renovation period.
c. If necessary and upon approval of Field Service Inspectors, the field shall
be treated with a post emergent (RoundUp Pro Max) material to eliminate
weed infestations and competition with the materials to be planted.
d. Turf areas shall be scalped mowed down to approximately 1" or less in
height. Excess clippings shall be vacuumed or finely swept up and disposed.
e. All turf areas will be double aerated using either a conventional drum
aerator or a pull behind mechanical hydraulic and/or gas tine aerator. This
will be completed by aerating in two perpendicular directions. All
sprinklers, quick couplers, or other impediments shall be flagged by City
staff before this procedure is initiated. Core size shall be 3/4" diameter
minimum, using a deep hollow tine aerator to a depth of 3" to 4”. The turf
areas shall be dragged afterwards to break up the cores.
f. After aerating, fields shall be dragged with a drag mat to break the cores
down to level and fill and low areas. After dragging has been completed,
holes or low spots greater than 1" in depth are to be filled with a of
Topdressing mix (40% sand, 20% organic compost (1/4” minus), and 40%
loam) or approved equal by Field Service Inspector/Project Manager.
g. The goal is to level the field and eliminate low spots and bumpy areas to
create a consistent and even playing field (25 yards per full size soccer field
is an estimated amount needed to achieve this result) The Contractor must
provide a sufficient amount of soil to achieve the desired field grade. Field
Service Inspector and/or Project Manager shall provide the final amount of
topdressing mix needed.
h. 100 yards of PRZ Mix (70% TD-320 sand, 30% organic compost (1/4” minus,
shall be free/screened of rocks, trash, clumps, and other debris) or
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approved equal shall be top dressed on each soccer field and material
shall be dragged into the aeration holes.
i. After leveling and dressing fields, fields shall be slit seeded in two
directions. Seeding rates shall be 20% Bluegrass and 80% Perennial Rye
grass (Fiesta 4), or approved equal. Contractor shall provide Bermuda seed
upon request of the Field Service Inspectors. Field Service Inspectors shall
approve Bermuda type prior to seeding area. Seed varieties must be
industry recognized for quality and approved by City’s Field Service
Inspectors and/or City’s Project Manager. Both seed varieties shall be
applied uniformly, either by mixing or separate applications of 250 lbs per
acre in total. If the maximum discharge rate on the slit seeder does not
meet the application rates, broadcast seeding will be allowed after the
above procedures have been completed at the maximum rate setting.
j. Broadcast seeding shall be used to seed large bare areas where slit seeding
would not be ideal to use. Upon completion of the drill seeding/broadcast
seeding procedure, fields shall be dragged in two directions to set the seed
in the soil and into the holes.
k. Field areas will be fertilized using “starter” type fertilizer (15-15-15) to
enhance germination and initial seed vigor. Fertilizer is to be evenly
distributed at 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
l. Field areas will be top-dressed using a top dresser to evenly distribute
material (not to be spread by hand) with a 1/4" inch layer of top dressing
material, which shall be organic compost (1/4” minus, shall be
free/screened of rocks, trash, clumps, and other debris), . Field Service
Inspectors shall approve compost prior to top-dressing.
m. Contractor shall be responsible for grow in of the renovated areas. This
includes multiple daily irrigation(s) as necessary to provide optimum
moisture conditions for turf germination (this includes weekends and
holidays). The grow in period shall be not less than 15 days for preliminary
germination of the ryegrasses. After this period, soil
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conditions will be kept at a moisture level sufficient for development and
germination of the bluegrass seedlings, which is normally 25-30 days.
Mowing may occur as necessary during this period. An expected
germination and establishment rate of 95% of all seedlings is required.
n. Contractor shall provide verification of seed varieties (seed label tags) and
quantities (shipping tags) during and after each area of renovation.
Contractor will document all procedures and provide a daily diary of grow-
in activities.
o. Soccer field and turf renovation shall be completed within 10 working days
after the date upon which notice to proceed is issued by Field Service
Inspectors or Project Manager.
p. City shall furnish water and all watering schedules. Contractor shall report
watering concerns to the Irrigation Manager throughout grown-in period.
IX. GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP
The following general maintenance and clean up guidelines apply to all areas
included in this agreement.
A. All clippings, trimmings, cuttings generated by the Contractor shall be promptly
removed from the work site at the end of the same day the work is performed.
Dumpsters shall not be used on the sites unless approved by Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
B. All areas covered by this Agreement, including but not limited to: areas around
shrubs and trees, non-landscaped islands, sidewalks, patios, planter beds, curbs
and gutters shall be kept free from weeds, litter, non-ornamental rocks, glass and
debris. Debris including, but not limited to: paper litter, leaf and plant debris,
household furniture, household appliances, cardboard, cigarette butts, shopping
carts (shall be returned to local business on same day), animal feces, biohazards
(human feces, hypodermic needles), illegal drug paraphernalia, and vehicle parts.
The Contractor shall provide its employees’ OSHA approved environmental, health
and safety training to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws or
regulations.
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C. Paved areas in all sites, including play and picnic areas, shall be swept and cleaned
of any dirt, debris, weeds, litter or soils.
D. Picnic Area: All Tables, benches and barbecue pits shall be kept cleaned. BBQ pits
debris shall be removed twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays year round. Picnic
area tables, BBQ pits and benches shall be scrubbed and washed using a
biodegradable cleanser.
E. All sand areas including sand volleyball courts shall be kept raked and cleaned of
any debris. Sand shall be furnished by Contractor on an “as-needed” basis, type to
be determined by Field Service Inspectors.
F. All parks shall be inspected by contractor for glass and other safety hazards by
10:00 a.m. on a daily basis.
G. All decomposed granite pathways must be raked and not blown where indicated
by the Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. During summer months
decomposed granite pathways shall be watered down prior to using an electric
blower to clean pathways where indicated by Field Service Inspectors.
H. Ornamental garbage enclosures and dumpster enclosures shall be kept clean with
a biodegradable cleaner.
All garbage cans and recycling containers (recycling containers that are not
serviced by Green Waste) must be emptied at the sites listed in this agreement.
Garbage cans and recycling containers more than half full must be emptied into
their correct locations (example: recycling shall be recycled). Mechanically or
physically compressing garbage is not permitted in lieu of emptying. All garbage
containers and recycling containers must be emptied on Mondays and Fridays. All
garbage cans must have a garbage can liner. The Contractor is responsible for
providing garbage can liners. Re-using soiled garbage can liners are not permitted.
Compostable Plastic Bags shall be used in compost bins and shall meet the
following standards: Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), non-Genetically
Modified Organism (GMO) preferred, www.bpiworld.org
http://www.bpiworld.org/BPIPublic/Approved/1.html. Bags must be of sufficient
thickness and within date shelf-life to prevent breakage during waste collection
handling.
I. Skate bowls, multipurpose bowls and handball courts must be kept clean. Bowls
and handball courts are located at: Mitchell Park, Rinconada Park, Robles Park,
Eleanor Park, and Hoover Park.
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J. All signs including but not limited to Park signs, Park rules signs, and ornamental
signs shall be kept clean.
K. All drinking fountains shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times.
X. PLAYGROUND and PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
The following playground and playground equipment maintenance guidelines apply to
all playground areas included in this agreement.
Playground and playground equipment maintenance needs to be performed on a daily
basis. The Contractor must schedule playground maintenance in a logical time frame
where playground use is typically low in the morning hours so the playground can be
thoroughly cleaned and inspected with minimal interference to and from park users.
Contractor shall post sign(s) in the playground stating, “Playground is Closed for
Cleaning” during each cleaning. Playgrounds shall be cleaned by 10:00am at all sites.
A. All playground sites and equipment shall be inspected at the start of each workday.
The fall cushioning material (sand, wood fibar, rubber surfacing) shall be cleaned
and raked level to remove any foreign and hazardous material and neatly groomed
daily.
B. Any playground equipment showing signs of wear, fatigue, vandalism or otherwise
presenting an unsafe condition shall be reported immediately to the Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
C. Special attention shall be made to areas around and immediately adjacent to play
equipment. The fall cushioning material in these areas shall be leveled by
distributing material from high areas to low areas, material shall be added to
edges. Edges shall not have a lip that exceeds 3”in height where applicable or
requested by Contractor Manager or Field Service Inspector.
D. During the leveling and distribution of fall cushioning material, no concrete
footings or bases of play equipment shall be exposed that could allow children to
trip or fall on.
E. During regular maintenance, the raking and filling of depressions shall be done in
a manner to prevent material compaction. Material shall be rototilled in
compacted areas upon the request of Field Service Inspectors. The Contractor shall
be responsible for supplying material (sand, engineered wood fiber, etc) to
playgrounds so that the uniform depth meets safety guidelines at all times
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(American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) 1292 and ASTM 2223). Contractor
shall provide labor to install all fall cushioning materials and material shall be
applied within 30 days of initial request. If unable to meet deadline, contractor
shall supply a letter (electronic or handwritten) from the supplier stating the
reason for not meeting the time frame listed above. If the contractor is not able
to provide the City this information, the City reserves the right to contact the
vendor directly.
Contractor shall supply an approximate amount of 700 cubic yards of engineered
wood fiber and an approximate amount of 200 tons of playground sand per year
of this contract. Fiber must have a certificate showing its compliance for use as a
playground fall cushioning material. Certificate shall be given to City’s Project
Manager prior to installation. Materials will be specified by Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager for each site. Please note types of playground
sand differ from site to site.
Contractor shall supply a copy of the invoices from the suppliers to City’s
Contract Manager and Field Service Inspectors.
If materials are mixed together in a play area (example: sand and fiber), material
shall be removed and replaced by Contractor with original material in area. Sand
must be kept separate from fiber.
F. The raking and distribution of fall cushioning material around and below the play
equipment shall have a cushioning potential and this condition shall extend
through the use zone of any part of the play equipment. Use zones vary depending
upon equipment type and designed use. The Contractor shall consult with the
Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager for questions regarding use zones
around playground equipment. Contractor shall match existing or approved equal
by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. Contractor shall be
responsible for providing a sample of the fill with appropriate specifications prior
to receiving approval from the City’s Fields Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager.
G. All play areas shall be maintained free of litter, cans, pop tops, broken glass, sticks,
Band-Aids, rocks, cigarette butts, ropes, toys, and other harmful and unsightly
debris. Sweep or blow walks around play areas and return fall cushioning material
to play area.
Gather loose belongings and set aside on a bench for two days until disposing.
H. Sweep or blow all playground equipment surfaces.
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XI. HOMELESSENCAMPMENTS
The Contractor shall report to the Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager to any
signs of any homeless encampments on any sites listed in this agreement. Encampment
debris includes, but is not limited to, large cardboard, plywood, shopping carts, blankets,
sleeping bags, coolers, tents, tarps. The Contractor at the request of the Field Service
Inspector and/or Project Manager shall remove incidental litter/debris generated by any
homeless activity. The Contractor at the request of the Field Service Inspector and/or
Project Manager must remove encampments debris generated by any homeless activity
after the encampment has been posted for removal by the Palo Alto Police Department.
The Contractor shall cover all costs related to dumping fees.
XII. EQUIPMENT
The Contractor is to provide an inventory list of the equipment to be used during this
project. The inventory list must include: description, model/make, and picture (if
applicable) of equipment to be used for the maintenance of the landscaped and non-
landscaped grounds specified in this package. The Contractor’s equipment inventory shall
include but is not limited to: 36” and 72" mowers a large rotary riding mower with a
minimum of a 11’ wing span, aerator’s (walk behind and tractor attachments, includes
slicing aerator and hollow tine aerator), generators, line trimmers, pressure washer, two
greens mower with groomer attachment, an artificial synthetic turf broom (to maintain
artificial soccer field)walk behind thatcher and battery operated leaf blowers that satisfy
the City of Palo Alto’s noise ordinance requirements.
The Contractor shall at all times furnish and maintain sufficient equipment as necessary
to perform the work of this contract. Such equipment shall be subject to the inspection
and approval of the City's Representative.
If the contractor is unable to consistently provide the necessary equipment to perform
the work, it may be considered a breach of this contract.
Exceptions proposed and acceptance: None.
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SITE LOCATIONS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Site names, locations, address (when applicable) are listed below. Special maintenance
instructions are listed, when applicable, for each site and shall be adhered to, in addition
to, all other maintenance requirements listed in these specifications.
SECTION A
MEDIANS, ROADSIDE PLANTER STRIPS, AND BIORETENTION BASINS
Medians are defined as a landscaped area between traffic lanes used for the control of
traffic. Roundabouts/traffic circles are considered medians in this scope.
Roadside planter strips are defined as landscaped areas between sidewalk and roadway.
Bioretention Basins are defined as basins that collect storm water runoff into the
treatment area which consists of plant materials.
Pesticides shall not be used in any bioretention basins.
A. MEDIAN AND ROADSIDE STRIPS
Item 1 - Alma St. – Eastside of street from San Antonio Rd. to Ferne and Greenmeadow
to East Meadow.
Trim ground cover 2 feet away from fence. Trim ground cover off fence upon resident
request.
Item 1A - Alma St. West- Alma between El Carmelo and El Dorado, corners at West
Meadow and Alma, corners @ West Charleston and Alma
Keep all plant material below 3ft in height at West Meadow and West Charleston.
Maintain plant material located between El Carmelo and El Dorado.
Item 2 - Arastradero Rd. – Hubbartt Dr. to east of Deer Creek Rd.
Includes sidewalks, fence lines, and sidewalk strips on the west side from
Hubbartt Dr. to the Arastradero West driveway
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Includes cement medians on the east and west side of the intersection at
the Foothill Expwy.
Includes traffic control median across from Gunn High School.
Includes the cement and landscaped medians west of Foothill Expwy. to
Deer Creek Rd.
Item 3 -Birch St. Medians – center medians from California Ave. to Oregon Expressway.
Item 4 - Bryant/Addison Circle – Landscaped traffic round a bout at the intersection of
Addison Ave. and Bryant St.
Item 5 - California Avenue -- medians and sidewalk planting strips on California Avenue
from El Camino Real to CalTrain Property
Contractor is responsible for maintaining the ornamental water fountain at the east end
of California Ave. at Park Blvd. The contractor shall perform the following routine/regular
maintenance. Please refer to Lytton Plaza’s Fountain Protocol for details.
Item 6 -- California Avenue Business District Tree Wells – Any and all tree wells within the
California Avenue business corridor between Cambridge Ave. and Sherman Ave.
Item 7 - N. California Ave. – Landscaped right-of-way on the north side of street between
Middlefield Rd. and Barbara Drive (up to resident’s driveway).
Item 8 – Charleston- Arastradero Corridor Medians and Bioretention Basins (east and
west) – Please take note: Areas are not built, upon request, City will provide drawings.
Phase 1- Miranda Ave to Clemo Ave on Arastradero
Maintenance to start on June 1, 2019
Phase 2- Alma to Louis on Charleston
Maintenance to start on June 1, 2019
Phase 3-Clemo Ave to Alma Street on Arastradero
Maintenance to start on June 1, 2021
Includes cement/landscaped median at Louis Rd and East Charleston
Sidewalks and planting strips from Carlson Ct. to Alma St, North side of
Charleston.
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Trim plant material 2 feet away from fence. Trim ground cover off fences upon resident
and/or Field Service Inspectors request.
Item 9 - Downtown Tree Wells – Lytton St. to Forest Ave. (north to south boundary) and
from Alma St. to Webster St. (east to west boundary)
Remove litter weekly. Remove tree suckers monthly.
Item 10 - El Camino Real – Medians and planter strips on El Camino Real from the
intersection of Alma St. to Dinahs Ct. All Manzanita’s on islands, do not trim tops. Keep
growing naturally, only thin to keep behind curb.
Includes triangular planter at the intersection of Alma St.
Does not include center medians and sidewalk planter strips from Sand Hill Rd. to Quarry
Rd. Does not include medians near University Ave.
Includes medians and landscaped areas on El Camino Way
Item 11 - Eleanor Park Area Cul de Sacs – Landscaped medians (7) in the Eleanor Pardee
Park area located on Arcadia Pl (Pollinator Garden)., Island Dr (Pollinator Garden)., Kent
Pl., Tevis Pl., Kirby Pl., Somerset Pl., and Regent Pl.
Note: Certain medians are maintained by residents, please confirm with Field Service
Inspectors for details on specific ones.
Item 12 - Embarcadero Rd. Islands/Underpass – medians/planter strips located on the
south side of Embarcadero Road at the following intersections: Kingsley Avenue, Bryant
Street, Churchill Avenue, Middlefield Road, Guinda Street, Seale Avenue, North California
Avenue; north side of Embarcadero Road at the following intersections: Emerson Street,
Kingsley Avenue, Melville Avenue, Primrose Way, St. Francis Drive;
Underpass east of El Camino Real: landscaping (includes slopes and landscape located on
east corner of High Street) on the north side of Embarcadero (Town and Country Shopping
Center side) to east side of Emerson St. and south side from El Camino Real (includes
slopes) to east side of Kingsley Ave.
Please note, majority of this landscaping will be renovated in 2018. Maintenance shall
commence on January 1, 2019 for all newly renovated landscape. Ivy located on east side
of Alma Underpass will not be touched and shall be maintained starting on July 1, 2018.
Upon request, City will provide drawings.
Kingsley Ave. medians has natural turf and shall be mowed weekly.
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Primrose Pollinator Garden at Primrose. Weed and dead head as requested by Field
Service Inspector.
All walkways along the underpass must be cleaned weekly.
Item 13 - Evergreen Park Closures/Park Blvd. Medians - Landscaped and cement street
closures (13 locations) located between Park Blvd. and El Camino Real at or near the
following intersections: W. Meadow, Margarita Ave., Chestnut Ave., Mariposa St., Park
Ave., College St., Oxford St., College St., Birch St., Ash St., and Leland St.
Item 14 - Forest Ave. – Center median (turf) between Lincoln Ave. and Boyce Ave.
Item 15 - E. & W. Greenwich St. Cul de Sacs - Landscaped/turfed medians located on the
east and west side of Newell Rd.
Turf shall be mowed weekly.
Item 16- Kellogg at Middlefield- Landscaping on all four corners. Total of 8 bioretention
basin.
Item 17 - Lytton/Guinda –Landscaped median at Lytton Ave. and Guinda St.
Item 18 - Melville Island – Landscaped median at Greenwood Ave.
Manually water as requested by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
Item 19 - Miranda Avenue – Medians along east road shoulder from Arastradero Rd. to
Arroyo Ct.
Item 20 - Oregon Expressway – Medians and planter strips from West Bayshore Rd. to
Alma St.
Height and side trimming of shrubs shall be completed twice a year in April and October
or as scheduled by Field Service Inspectors. Height trimming shall be at current level,
about 12 feet.
Includes sidewalks on south and north side.
Keep vegetation off of sidewalks, blow walkways weekly.
Includes keeping ivy and shrubs off of fence line on south side.
Includes cul-de-sacs: High St., Emerson St., Ramona St., South Ct., Tasso St. (off Marion
Ave.), Warren Way.
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Item 21 - Page Mill Rd. – Alma St. to Page Mill Rd.
Includes landscaped medians and slopes between Alma St. and El Camino Real
Includes ivy/vines along guardrails, fence lines, and bridge railings in the proximity of
the Alma St. on/off ramps between Sheridan Ave. and Sherman Ave.
Keep ivy/vines trimmed away from signage attached to all overpasses
Keep all hardscaped areas along on/off ramps from Page Mill Rd. to Alma St. free of
weeds
Clean drainage outlets and gutters clear of weeds along the north side of the underpass
from the Alma St. ramp to the California Ave. turn off.
Includes weed control on all cement traffic light medians at the intersection of Page Mill
Rd. and El Camino Real.
Includes cement and landscaped center medians from El Camino Real to Foothill
Expressway.
Includes pathway on the west side of Page Mill Rd. from Peter Couts Way to Foothill
Expwy.
Item 22 - Quarry Rd. – Median west of Welch Rd.
Item 23- Roundabouts-
Everett Ave at Emerson (Downtown)
Everett Ave at Webster (Downtown)
Lytton at Fulton (Downtown)
Bryant at Addison (Downtown)
Park Blvd at Stanford Ave (Peers Park)
College Ave at Yale St. (College Terrace)
Cambridge Ave at Yale St. (College Terrace)
Item 24 - San Antonio Rd. Medians/Planter Strips/Interchange/Right-of-way – San
Antonio Road (one way street) to Alma, includes all medians and planter strips, north and
south along walkways as well as center median. Also includes center median on Alma.
Excluding Jewish Community Center planter median located on the north side of San
Antonio Road at the corner of Charleston. Contact Field Service Inspector or Project
Manager for details.
Alma to San Antonio Road keep all cement medians free of weeds.
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Manual watering of underpass shall be done 2 times a week between March and
November.
San Antonio Ave. Landscape Maintenance Guidelines
(Middlefield to Alma)
Shrubs & Groundcover
Monthly maintenance:
Monthly maintenance is to include a weekly visit to the site to confirm that no major
landscape issues are needing to be addressed. This weekly inspection is to include a
drive by of all landscape areas. Attention to any maintenance issue to be performed
within 2 days of its observation, unless immediate attention is needed, which should
be done when the issue is observed.
Seasonal Fall Pruning Schedule:
September:
Daylilies: Remove dead leaves from under part of plant by pulling them off by hand.
Remove spent flower stocks by pulling them upwards by hand.
Tulbaghia: Remove dead leaves from under part of plant by pulling them off by
hand. Remove spent flower stocks by pulling them upward by hand.
October:
Roses (pink & yellow): Dead head flowers and reduce size of bush, removing all
dead branches. Plants to be hand trimmed above the 5 & 3 leaf sprouts. Fertilize
with slow release organic fertilizer after pruning.
Prunus: Shear 3” from branch ends to promote denser growth. Plant height to be
topped @ 7’. Remove stakes when plants are able to support their own weight or
after 4 years’ time, this shall be done when requested by Field Service Inspectors.
Salvia chamaedryoides: Shear back in size to a 2’ dia. sphere.
Salvia luecantha: Shear back in size to a 2’ dia. sphere.
December:
Pennisetum ‘ rubrum’: Prune entire clump to 5” above soil level in December.
Fertilize massing in late January with a slow release fertilizer.
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**Plants Not to be Pruned:
Ceanothus: Hand prune plants along edges as necessary to eliminate road
encroachment. Mechanical shearers are not to be used when pruning plants. No
pruning of shoots should take place along the tops of the plant.
Archotostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’: Pruning of plants should only be done to
remove dead branches. No shearing or plants shall be.
Dietes: No pruning should be done of any kind. Plants to be physically divided when
clump has become too large. This is to be determined in the field.
Plant Replacement
Submit a list to the City’s Field Service Inspectors in the fall of the total number of
plants that need to be replaced.
Middlefield to Highway 101
Trees are not to be pruned by contractor. Tree trimming per city staff only.
Planting Maintenance Specifications:
Arctostaphylos ‘John Dorley’ - Must only be trimmed when encroaching into the
sidewalk or roadway only. Trim back by hand do not shear.
Ceanothus griseus ‘horizontalis’ - Must only be trimmed when encroaching into the
sidewalk or roadway only. Trim back by hand do not shear.
Dietes vegata - No pruning or shearing necessary. Divide large mature clumps every 5
years. Discard removed sections of replanting is not an option.
Hemerocallis (all varieties) – Dead head dried flower stalks after blooming season. Hand
pull all dried leaves at base of plant every 6 months (fall & spring)
Lavandula angustifolia – Shear plant back 1/3 of its overall size once yearly after
blooming season (Fall)
Prunus caroliniana – Shear sides every 6 months to a year to keep plant
dense. Maintain hedge at 8’ height.
Roses (all varieties) – Cut back to 2/3 of the plants overall size in November of each
year and fertilizer. Hand pruning @ the 3 & 5 leaflets is preferred method.
Salvia chamaedryoides – Shear plant back 1/3 to 1/2 of its overall size once yearly after
blooming season (Fall)
Carex tumulicola – Cut back 1” above finish surface every two years. When planted in
mass cut every other plant every year.
Festuca californica - Cut back 2” above finish surface every two years. When planted in
mass cut every other plant every year.
Contractor to provide the city with a list of all plants that need to be replaced every 6
months.
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Item 25- Southgate Bioretention Basins 16 basins total. 2
at Sequoia and Madrono
2 at Sequoia and Escobita
4 near Sequoia and Castilleja 2
at Miramonte and Castilleja 2
at Miramonte and Escobita 2
at Miramonte and Madrono 2
at Miramonte and Portola
Item 26 - University Ave. – El Camino Real to Woodland Ave. Median islands from El
Camino Real on-ramp to High St. Tree wells from Alma St. to Webster St. Landscaped
corners (28) between Emerson St. and Cowper St. Lytton Plaza at the corner of Lytton
Ave. and University Ave. Landscaping on the North side of University Ave. and Woodland
Ave. (City of Palo Alto sign)
Litter and debris shall be removed daily from all landscaped areas and walkways.
University Ave. median island at El Camino Real.
Includes landscape on southeast corner near backflow
Includes bike path.
Includes planter strip on Arroyo Ct.
Item 27 - 101/West Bayshore Rd. Soundwalls – North soundwalls from Embarcadero Rd.
to City Limits; South soundwalls from Oregon Expwy. to Amarillo Ave.
Includes area from gutter to sound wall
Keep vines trimmed behind curb line
Thin vines as needed to prevent top heaviness
Item 28- West Meadow and East Meadow Medians- Maintain medians between Alma
Street and Wilkie Way on West Meadow. Re-seed median with native poppy seeds as
request by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. Maintain planter strip on
East Meadow, located on the south side.
Prune plants down to keep height under 2ft. Deadhead plant material as requested by
Field Service Inspector.
Item 29- Welch Road Center Medians
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Quarry Road to Pasteur Drive
Item 30- AMBLUR
Ross at Corina - 2 middle islands
Ross at Eastmeadow - roundabout
Ross at Colorado - 2 middle islands
Ross and Loma Verde - 2 middle medians
Ross at Stone (south side) - 2 side medians (speed hump)
Ross south of Ames Street- 2 side medians, 3 bioretention basins across from 3412 Ross
at Richardson Court -2 side medians
Ross at Allen Court- 3 side median
Allen Ct and Loma Verde on Ross- 2 medians mid-block planter (speed hump)
Ross at Stern 3 side medians ,includes curb extensions
Ross, North of Stern- 2 side medians (speed hump)
Ross, south of Sutter- 2 side medians (speed hump)
Ross at Moreno- roundabout
Easmeadow Drive at Eastmeadow Circle- 1 round about 4 side planters and 4 medians
Eastmeadow at Louis- roundabout
Ross at Louis- roundabout
Bryant at El Verano- 2 islands
Bryant at Campesino –traffic circle
Bryant and N. Cal Ave.- traffic circle 4 side medians (corners)
Bryant at Lowell -2 middle medians on Lowell
Bryant at Kingsley -roundabout and 4 side medians (corners)
Bryant and Addison- 4 side medians (corners)
Bryant and Evertt Ave- 4 bioretention basins
Bryant and Palo Alto Ave- roundabout 1 center median, and 2 medians
Amarillo and Tanland- 5 side landscaped
Amarillo and West Bayshore 1 median on Amarillo and 3 on West Bayshore.
Amarillo and Greer - roundabout
Amarillo west of Greer -8 medians in front of elementary school
Louis and Felding- landscape strips
Louis and Moreno –landscape strips
Maintenance shall commence on October 1, 2018. Upon request, City will provide
drawings to contractor.
Item 31- Rincon Circle Roundabout- across from 4198 Rincon Circle
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SECTION B
PARKING LOTS and PARKING GARAGES
B.PARKING LOTS and PARKING GARAGES
Item 1 - California Avenue Business District Lots and Garages --
Landscape and hardscape maintenance. This includes litter removal from the entire
parking lot, not just islands; and includes blowing the sidewalks.
Item 1A - Parking Lot 1 off Cambridge Ave.
Item 1B - Parking Lot 2 off Cambridge Ave.
Item 1C- Parking Lot 3/Ted Thompson Garage Cambridge Ave. & Birch St.
Train camellias to espalier. Keep shrubs pruned for visibility below 3ft in height. Remove
dead buds from camellias and pinch back. Fertilize camellias with organic acidic fertilizer.
Item 1D - Parking Lot 4 off Cambridge Ave.
Item 1E - Parking Lot 5 (Garage) off Cambridge Ave. at Mimosa Ln.
Item 1F - Parking Lot 6 off Birch St. and Sherman Ave.
Item 1G - Parking Lot 7 off Sherman Ave. at Ash St.
Item 1H - Parking Lot 8 off Sherman Ave. and El Camino Real
Item 1I - Parking Lot 9 off Cambridge Ave. at Birch St.
Item 2 - University Avenue Business District Parking Lots and Garages
Landscape and hardscape maintenance. This includes litter removal from the entire
parking lot, not just islands; and includes blowing the sidewalks.
Item 2A - Parking Lot A – 400 block of Emerson St.
Item 2B - Parking Lot C – 400 block of Ramona St.
Item 2C - Parking Lot D – Hamilton Ave. at Waverly St.
Item 2D - Parking Lot E – Gilman St. at Bryant St.
Item 2E -Parking Lot F – Florence St. at Waverly St.
Item 2F -Parking Lot G – Gilman St. at Waverly St.
Item 2G -Parking Lot H – Cowper St. at Hamilton Ave.
Item 2H -Parking Lot Cowper-Webster
Routine Maintenance
Report any safety issues or vandalism during your site visit.
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Report any irrigations problems
Remove litter and debris from site Monday and Friday.
Replace plant material as needed-plants to be approved by City.
Weed removal chemical or mechanically in accordance with Agreement
specifications.
Item 2I -Parking Lot K – Lytton Ave. at Waverly St.
Item 2J -Parking Lot N – 500 block of Emerson St.
Item 2K -Parking Lot O – 400 block of High St.
Item 2L -Parking Lot P – 500 block of High St. (includes alley way across High Street).
Item 2M -Parking Lot R – 500 block of High St. at Alma St.
Item 2N -Parking Lot S – 400 block of Bryant St. (Includes Parking Lots L & S)
Parking Lot L – Bryant St. at Lytton Ave. (See Bid Item 2N)
Item 2O -Parking Lot T – Corner of Lytton Ave. at Kipling St.
Item 3 - Midtown Shopping District – Middlefield Rd. between Colorado Ave. and
Moreno Ave.
Includes parking lot and landscaping only, as well as alley way. Please refer to maps for
detailed location.
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SECTION C
PARKS
C.PARKS
Item 1 - Bol Park – PESTICIDE FREE PARK - Laguna Ave. between Matadero Ave. and
Barron Ave.
South boundary extends to the north side of the Matadero Creek bridge
Open space/native plant areas to the north/west of bike path: Native plant materials
shall not be touched. Palo Alto Friends Groups maintain these natives throughout area.
This park has decomposed granite pathways that can be cleaned w/ a leaf blower with
prior watering of the pathway to keep dust particles down. Field Service inspector may
request pathways be cleaned manually (with a rake) if dust particles are visible and/or
upon residents’ complaints.
Item 2 - Boulware Park -- PESTICIDE FREE PARK- Between Fernando Ave. and Chestnut
Ave.
Includes pump station on the south west side of park. Keep vines off building and fence
lines clear to 3 feet.
Basketball court shall be cleaned Monday-Friday.
Item 3 - Bowden Park – High St. at N. California Ave.
Item 4- Bowling Green- 474 Embarcadero road at Cowper
Internal Turf Care
*The contractor shall begin by having a Soil Fertility and Agricultural suitability test.
This test shall be performed annually. Soil samples must be taken from different areas
of the green.
*Mow at a maximum height of 1/8 inch with a greens mower MWF during the months
of March – November. Mowing to be done in diagonal directions Remove clippings.
*Mow 2x/weekly in December, remove clippings
*All grass clippings shall be removed
*Activate groomer 4x monthly in opposite directions.
*Thatch the green to ¼ inch every 5 weeks May - October
*Clean the green of debris 3x weekly prior to mowing.
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*Manually supplement watering of green edges or dry spots as needed. Especially east
edge beneath Oak trees. (Usually 3x /weekly)
*Edge green twice monthly, be cautious of wood border to not damage.
*Rake and clean sand bunkers 2x monthly
*Clean asphalt and walkway areas around the clubhouse and green 3x/week, MWF
*Manually aerate dry spots, and edges of the green as needed (edges need to done 3x
annually as a minimum).Remove cores, topdress with kiln dried sand to fill holes and
seed with hybrid Bermuda.
*Aerate the entire green with 5/8 tines in May and July and topdress with kiln dried
sand (about 5 yards).
*Apply fungicide, pesticide, and/or herbicides to the green as needed. All chemicals
shall be approved by City prior to contractor’s use.
*Control weeds outside of green once monthly.
*Fertilize with ammonium sulfate once every 5 weeks June –October. Scheduling shall
be done with Field Service Inspector prior to application.
*Fertilize with Andersons Contec DG 18-9-18 and PEL-LIME (OMRI Certified) 3x
annually or as requested by Field Service Inspector and/or Project Manager.
*Report any hazards and secure until they can be repaired.
*Empty cans, litter removal 2x weekly, MF
*Remove ivy from the trees around the green monthly
*Trim ivy along the fence line 4x annually
*Clean needles behind the clubhouse annually –end of December
*Contractor shall have two greens mowers with groomer attachment
Green Renovation
*Green shall be renovated each year of contract.
, Aerate the green with 5/8 inch tines. Remove cores, Topdress the green with Kiln dry
sand (usually about 4 yards). Fill aeration holes to top and remove excessive sand.
Broad cast seed - a hybrid Bermuda seed along edges and other bare areas. Keep
moist through the grow in period (approx. 4-5weeks). Fertilize with Andersons
Contec DG 18-9-18 and PEL-LIME (OMRI Certified) or recommended products by Field
Service Inspector.
External Landscape/Turf
* Mow turf once/weekly
*Edge monthly
*Clean leaves from turf as needed (weekly November – December)
*Weed walkway landscaping – weekly
*Trim landscaping 3x annually
*Clean walkways weekly after mowing
*Fertilizing turf shall be done three times annually early Spring (by the end of March),
late Spring early Summer (by the end of May), Fall (by the end of October) using 6
pounds per 1,000 square feet, using OMRI approved NatureSafe 10-2-8 all
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seasons organic fertilizer (or approved equal) at a rate of 1.0 pound of actual
nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
* Aerate turf 3x annually to a depth of four inches
*Litter removal 2xweekly, empty cans
*Prune all Carpet Roses in February
*Prune and maintain (weed, mulch, etc) Carpet Roses located in front of the Gamble
Garden (between Waverly and driveway to Bowling Green on Embarcadero).
Item 5 - Briones Park – Arastradero Rd. at Clemo Ave.
Includes traffic barrier at the north side of Clemo Ave. at Maybell Ave.
This park has decomposed granite pathways that can be cleaned w/ a leaf blower with
prior watering of the pathway to keep dust particles down.
Includes fence line at west side of park from Arastradero Rd. to Maybell Ave.
Basketball court shall be cleaned Monday-Friday.
Item 6 - Cameron Park – Wellesley St. between Stanford Ave. and College Ave.
Item 7 - Cogswell Plaza – Lytton Ave. between Ramona St. and Bryant St.
Item 8 - El Palo Alto Park – PESTICIDE FREE PARK - Palo Alto Ave. at Alma St.
Clean signs once per month along pathways.
Item 9 - Eleanor Park – Channing Ave. at Center Dr.
Garbage/recycling can located inside of garden near well site shall be serviced 3x per
week.
Item 10 - Flood Basin- PESTICIDE FREE - East Bayshore Rd. between Animal Shelter and
Adobe Creek.
There will be no chemical application of pesticides in the Flood Basin.
Mow 3 feet on east side of path.
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Remove dead plants and report any pest problems to Field Service Inspector and Project
Manager.
Item 11 – Hale Well Park Area – PESTICIDE FREE PARK -Palo Alto Ave. at Hale Ave.
Turf and landscape on the west side of the Hale Well Site
Keep 3-foot clearance area behind creek side fence line
Item 12- Heritage Park- Corner of Waverly St. and Homer Ave.
Item 13 - Hoover Park – Cowper St. between Colorado Ave. and Loma Verde Ave.
Includes storage, bench, bleacher, and warm-up areas around Little League field.
Infield Maintenance
Mow infield 2x/week with walk-behind mower. Clippings shall be picked up.
Edge infield bi-monthly.
Fill in low spots with AT&T infield mix 1x/week.
Clean tennis courts twice per month in accordance with posted schedule. Field Service
Inspectors may request additional cleaning if there is debris on the courts between
scheduled cleaning.
Includes Dog Run located at the south east side of park. Decomposed granite area must
be inspected for holes and filled daily. Fill low spots with decomposed granite as needed.
Water and compact loose d.g. as needed. Leaf material shall be raked up on a weekly
basis.
Includes walkway to Middlefield Rd (planters not included)
Item 14 - Johnson Park – Hawthorne Ave. at Waverly St.
Does not include Community Garden, but does include perimeter of garden. Use caution
when blowing leaves and/or debris on pathways surrounding the community garden.
Leaves and/or debris should not collect around the perimeter of garden.
Sand volleyball court shall be kept raked and clean of debris. Sand volleyball court shall
be kept rototilled to relieve compaction and filled with approved sand as needed and as
requested by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. Perimeter of volleyball
court shall be edged bi-monthly.
Item 15- Lytton Plaza- Corner of Emerson and University Ave.
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Remove litter and debris, empty garbage cans as requested by Field Service Inspectors.
Rake decompose granite pad to eliminate litter, debris and to eliminate low spots and
pot holes. Do not use blowers on decomposed granite pad.
Keep fountain filter clean and free of litter and debris. Keep screens around fountain free
of any litter and debris. 1” Chlorine conditioning tabs and chlorine granular shall be
purchased and applied by contractor to fountain. Contractor shall apply 4 ounces of
chlorine granular and two 1” chlorine conditioning tabs weekly (every Monday morning).
Filters shall be cleaned weekly as well as scrubbing the face of the fountain with a pool
brush that will not scratch the face of the fountain to remove all algae from surface. Please
refer to Maintenance Protocol for Lytton Plaza Fountain for additional details. This shall
be given upon request of the contractor.
Item 16 - Mayfield Park/College Terrace Library – Wellesley St. between College Ave.
and California Ave.
Area must be blown before library is open. Opening time may vary per day.
Keep vines off of roof.
Area also includes plant material on side of road around day care center.
Item 17- Mitchell Park- 3800 Middlefield Road
Routine Maintenance
*Report any safety or vandalism issues each day
*Report any irrigation problems
*Clean and groom play areas, skate rinks, and sand boxes daily
*Paddle ball courts and Tennis courts should be cleaned twice monthly in accordance
with the posted schedule. Field Service Inspectors may request additional cleaning if
there are debris on the courts between scheduled cleaning.
*Utilize an electric blower once weekly to clean hardscape and pathway areas. D.G.
shall be watered down prior to blowing to avoid creating dusty conditions.
*Remove litter/debris from site daily.
*Clean BBQ areas and grills twice weekly Monday/Friday year around.
*Edge turf area monthly
*Turf shall be mowed weekly
*Remove grass clippings from pathways and clumps of grass from turf after mowing
cycles.
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*Leaves should be removed from turf each week prior to mowing as needed
(Especially Fall Season).
*Prune shrubs zones as needed.
*Mow ivy once per year during March.
*Chemical and mechanical control of weeds as needed and/or requested by Field
Service Inspectors.
*Aerate 2x’s annually, by the end of May and end of October. Minimum of 3” in depth
*Fertilize 3xs annually. Clean hardscape areas after fertilizing
*Replace landscaping as needed – Plants to be approved by Field Service Inspectors
and/or Project Manager.
*Level areas in the turf on an as needed basis to prevent tripping hazards and to
prevent muddy or areas of standing water.
* Trim shrubs and remove weeds along west fence line as needed and/or requested
by Field Service Inspectors. Add decomposed granite if needed to level the area.
Dog Run Renovation
Annually renovate the decomposed granite area within one full work day and level
the site. Area should be wet and rolled until packed before opening. Advance notice
of closure must be posted two weeks in advance.
Annually renovate the turf area located inside of the dog run (March through June,
schedule exact closure with Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
Renovation closure notices shall be posted on exterior fence of dog run two weeks
prior to the start of the renovation. Entire area shall be fenced off using portable 6ft
high chain link fencing with orange snow fencing at the bottom to avoid dogs, balls,
and dog toys intruding into the turf area while being closed off. Temporary water
supply will be supplied by City staff if needed. Below are the steps for the renovation:
1)Close off area.
2)Hand weed Common Mallow in turf (remove root and all).
3)Edge turf along D.G. (line up edge with irrigations rotors).
4)Scalp mow turf area, remove all clippings.
5)Double aerate turf (two different directions).
6)Slit seed area in two directions, broadcast seed in all bare areas. Seed
variety:70%Fescue 30% Kentucky Blue.
7)Fill in holes and low spots greater than 1” using PRZ mix from TMT or equal
to (about 6 yards).
8)Topdress area with remainder of PRZ mix.
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9)Broadcast seed throughout entire turf area. Seed variety:70%Fescue 30%
Kentucky Blue.
10)Topdress with ¼” layer of compost, uniformly throughout entire turf area
(about 2 yards).
11)Fertilize area with starter type fertilizer. Field Service Inspector and/or
Project manager shall approve variety prior to application.
12)Communicate to Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager when
renovation has been completed.
Magical Bridge Playground Maintenance
In addition to Mon-Fri routine cleanings, the contractor shall clean the
playground on every Saturday and Sunday mornings for each year of this contract. This
shall include the following:
1.Servicing of all garbage/recycling enclosures
2.Loose litter pick up
3.Clean-up of all debris
4.Wipe down of all playground equipment, seating areas, walls, picnic areas, play
house, and drinking fountains .
Light pressure washing of all equipment, walkways, picnic area, playhouse, bridges,
slide mound, PIP (poured-in-place) surfacing, 3x per year. This shall be scheduled
with Field Service Inspector and Project Manager. If any damage is done due to
contractor’s negligence, contractor shall repair items to its original state.
Item 18- Monroe Park – PESTICIDE FREE PARK- Monroe Dr. at Miller Ave.
Item 19 - Peers Park – Park Blvd. between Stanford Ave. and Sequoia Ave
Area also includes pump station and driveway at the south east corner of park. Keep plant
material off building. Keep fence lines clear to 3 feet.
Fence line at the east side of park, along the railroad tracks, must be inspected daily for
vandalism. Contractor must enclose holes in fence with yellow caution tape immediately
if a hole is found. Contact Field Service Inspector and/or Project Manager immediately.
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Tennis courts shall be cleaned twice per month in accordance with posted schedule. Field
Service Inspectors may request additional cleaning if there are debris on the courts
between scheduled cleaning.
Item 20 - Ramos Park – 800 East Meadow Ave.
Item-21- Rinconada Park- 777 Embarcadero Road
*Includes the perimeter of two sub-stations on the Hopkins St. side of Park.
*Includes the Girl Scout Building.
*Includes demonstration garden on west side of Girl Scout Building. Maintenance will
be on “as requested” basis by Field Service Inspectors. Specifications on maintenance
for the garden shall be given as requested by contractor.
*Includes pool turf and hardscape area. Maintenance schedule with pool area must be
coordinated with the recreation department seasonally around scheduled events.
*Includes yearly turf renovation of turf located inside of pool area. . Refer to Pg 29, VIII,
section 2, Soccer Field/Turf Renovations for details. Seed variety for area may differ
than typical seed variety specified in Soccer Field/Turf Renovation section of contract.
Field Service Inspector will provide seed variety information for turf area. Turf area shall
be open for use by first weekend of May. Schedule of renovation may vary dependent
on pool scheduling. (look at options for removing turf, synthetic).
Routine Maintenance
*Report any safety or vandalism issues each day
*Report any irrigation problems
*Clean and groom play areas and skate rink daily
*Tennis courts to be cleaned twice monthly in accordance with the posted
schedule
*Utilize an electric blower once weekly to clean hardscape and pathway
areas.
*Remove litter/debris from site daily.
*Clean BBQ areas and grills twice weekly Monday/Friday
*Edge turf area monthly
*Mow all turf areas (including pool area) weekly
*Remove grass clippings from pathways and clumps of grass from turf after mowing
cycles.
*Leaves should be removed from turf each week prior to mowing as needed
(Especially Fall Season).
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*Prune shrubs zones as needed, and/or requested by Field Service Inspectors.
*Mow ivy once year during March.
*Chemical and mechanical control of weeds as needed
*Aerate 2x’s annually, by the end of May and end of October. Minimum of 3” in depth
*Fertilize 3x’s annually . Clean hardscape areas after fertilizing
*Replace landscaping as needed – Plants to be approved by Field Service Inspectors
and/or Project Manager.
Level areas in the turf on an as needed basis to prevent tripping hazards and to
prevent muddy or areas of standing water.
Item 22 - Robles Park – 4116 Park Blvd.
This park has decomposed granite pathways that can be cleaned w/ a leaf blower with
prior watering of the pathway to keep dust particles down.
Item 23- Sarah Wallis Park – PESTICIDE FREE PARK -202 Ash St.
Item 24 - Scott Park – PESTICIDE FREE PARK- Channing Ave. at Scott St.
Item 25 - Seale Park – Maddux Dr. at Stockton Place
This park has decomposed granite pathways that can be cleaned w/ a leaf blower with
prior watering of the pathway to keep dust particles down.
Upon request of Field Service Inspectors, arbors shall be washed down.
All maintenance must be completed after 8:00am.
Item 26- Terman Park- PESTICIDE FREE PARK- 655 Arastradero Road
Includes turf area and jasmine on west side of main driveway at Arastradero (reference
map for details on areas of responsibilities).
Includes parking lot medians and planter strips (reference map for details on areas of
responsibilities).
Includes planter strip located between walkway and apartment complex on west side of
field, behind west soccer goal on field #1 (reference map for details on areas of
responsibilities).
Includes planter strip located between walkway and residents homes behind north goal
on field #2 (reference map for details on areas of responsibilities).
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Includes basketball courts on the interior of the fence line as well as basketball court on
the exterior of fence line.
Includes sidewalk located on west side of Terman Drive.
Item 27- Timothy Hopkins Creekside Parks- PESTICIDE FREE PARK
Includes 3 feet behind fence lines—maintain as directed by Field Service Inspector
and/or Project Manager
Item 28- Ventura School Grounds – PESTICIDE FREE PARK- Between Ventura Ct. and 2nd
Ave.
Includes north parking lot and alley way that runs between fence line and building.
Black tops must be kept weed free at all times, blow loose material off of black top.
Item 29 - Weisshaar Park – 2298 Dartmouth St. between College Ave. and California
Ave.
Tennis Courts shall be cleaned twice per month in accordance with posted schedule.
Item 30 - Werry Park – 2100 Dartmouth St. between College Ave. and Stanford Ave.
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SECTION D
CITY FACILITIES
D.CITY FACILITIES
Item 1 - Alma Fire Station – 301 Alma St.
*Keep vine in courtyard off of roof.
*Includes courtyard in the back.
Item 2 - Animal Shelter -- PESTICIDE FREE- 3281 East Bayshore Rd.
*No fertilizers and chemicals shall be used.
*Facility shall be serviced on Tuesday, before 8:00am
*Includes front and rear (employee) parking lots
*Includes front landscaping
*Includes patios and hardscaped areas, maintenance routine may require
adjusting due to unforeseen circumstances with sheltered animals. Mowing to be
done on Tuesdays only.
*Includes turf area in front of kennels
*Includes emptying one garbage can
*Includes fence lines along exercise area and on the north side of complex
Item 3 - Arastradero Fire Station – 600 Arastradero Rd.
Activate 7 manual valves twice per week..
In the courtyard, do not prune fruit trees.
Clean wash rack weekly.
Item 4 -Art Center – 1313 Newell Rd.
Leaf blower use is restricted in certain areas of property. Do not use leaf blowers at or
around open windows. Area cannot be blown after 10:00 am.
Contractor mows children’s courtyard and lawns on the west side of building, along
Newell.
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Neaten flowerbeds weekly. Prune azaleas, hydrangeas, roses and camellias as directed by
Field Service Inspectors. Mow lawns and prep courtyards for special events as requested.
Enclosed patio on west side requires power washing as requested. Manually water
container plants (includes raised planter on north side of fountain) that aren’t being
irrigated this includes the plants located in the fountain. Fountain shall be filled once per
week to keep water level just below the rocks. Keep all planters leaf and debris free.
Contractor must be prepared to change schedule around special events planned at the
Cultural Center.
Embarcadero parking lot between Community Garden and Art Center, north curb plant
material (between garden and north parking lot curb, should be kept low and mulched.
Maintenance Specifications
Ornamental Grasses:
Muhlenbergia variety: To be trimmed to the ground in early January
Leymus: To be trimmed to the ground in early January.
Carex: Hand pull all Bermuda weeds. To be mowed on the lawn mowers highest level in
March. Lawn mower to be washed clean before mowing.
‘No Mow Grass’: Is to be blown clean of leaf debris in the fall/winter.
Other grass types: Trim to ground level in January when appearance of the grass is
untidy.
Ferns:
Remove dead fronds only. Cut stem clean 1” above surface.
Salvia:
Cut back yearly to 1/3 the plant overall height in November/December. No other
pruning to take place during the year.
Achillea:
Dead head dry flower stocks when necessary. Use lawn mower on highest setting in
March to cut back mass.
Boxwood Hedge:
Keep pruned a foot below fence height.
Hydrangeas (New & Old plants):
Cut back yearly to 1/3 the plant overall height in November/December. No other
pruning to take place during the year.
Groundcover Bamboo:
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Cut down to the ground every year to keep appearance clean. Remove all leaf debris at
time of pruning.
Beschorneria:
Remove old leaves at base of plant . Cut to be clean @ base of plant. Remove flower
stalks when flower is completely spent.
Item 5 - Bike Paths – Locations varied (see below)
Locations: 1. Wilke Ave. to Monroe Dr.
2. Bol Park Bike Path (starts at Hanover St. to SCCVWD Reservoir, near
Gunn High School)
*Keep plant material off of bike path.
*Remove debris in landscaping and dead plant material.
*Keep line of sight clear around bends of bike paths.
*Upon request of Field Service Inspector, and/or Project Manager,
leaf debris located between Matadero and Hanover shall be picked-
up and off hauled.
*includes pruning of vegetation along both fence lines
2.1048 Loma Verde Ave.
3.Greer Bike Paths 3142 Greer Rd. to Morris Dr., Morris Dr. to Stockton Pl.
4.300 Manzanita Ave.
5.1500 Portola Ave.
6.200 Sequoia Ave.
7.443 Ferne Ave.
8.Duncan Pl.
9.1445 Hamilton Ave.
10.101 Freeway Bridge to East Bayshore Rd.
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12.Embarcadero Bike Path-Churchill Ave north (along train tracks) until
Cal Train parking lot.
13.Palo Alto Bowl Bike Path- Monroe Drive south to Cesano Court.
14.Wilkie Way Bike Corridor (across from 4287 Wilkie Way)
Item 6 - Children’s Library – 1276 Harriet St.
*Yearly turf renovation on 3 small lawns located in the back of the library. Seed variety
shall be a shade tolerant fescue. Renovation will be scheduled by Fields Service Inspectors
and Project Manager. Refer to Pg 29, VIII, Section B, Soccer Field/Turf Renovations for
details.
*Includes both front and rear landscaping and secret garden
*Keep ivy pruned back against fence along North driveway.
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*This are also includes both driveways, with dumpsters and shrubs.
*Keep vines off of roof.
*This area also includes both driveways, with dumpsters and shrubs.
Item 7 – Children’s Theatre – PESTICIDE FREE-1305 Middlefield Rd.
*Prune Xylosma hedges three times per year, maintain current shape
*Prune roses around wishing well on a regular basis throughout the growing season and
perform winter pruning
*Manually water container plants as needed
*Maintenance schedule must be adjusted to accommodate special events
*Yearly turf renovation of lawn located in front of theater stage. Seed variety shall be a
shade tolerant fescue. Renovation will be scheduled by Fields Service Inspectors and
Project Manager. Refer to,VIII, Turf Maintenance, Section C, Soccer Field/Turf Renovation
Procedures for details.
Item 8 - City Hall – 250 Hamilton Ave.
Aerification, overseed and top-dress turf two times a year in spring and fall.
Clean plaza daily by 10:00 am, including stairways and sidewalk around building. Clean
slippery areas where moss, mud and other debris make walkways hazardous.
Wash plaza as requested between May and November. Empty garbage cans daily.
Use of blowers to be restricted in certain areas near the air ventilator intake.
Manually water containers and raised planters. Careful watering of camellias is required
to prevent leaking to floors below and to prevent standing water 3x per week year around
or as requested by Field Service Inspectors.
Keep drains cleared during rainy season.
Rearrange park furnishing on plaza to correct locations each morning.
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Water outdoor container plants, near main entrance. Be cautious to not overwater the
containers.
Item 9- Cubberley Community Center and Playing Fields
•No pesticides shall be used on the Cubberley Campus (this excludes the
playing fields).
•All natural turf shall be mowed on Friday mornings.
•Playing Fields shall be treated in accordance with Playing Field
Maintenance Procedures. Mowing shall be completed on Tuesday and
Friday mornings.
•All garbage cans along perimeter of playing fields shall be serviced by
contractor 2x per week (Mondays and Fridays). An additional service may
be required during each week upon the request of the Field Service or
Project Manager.
•Contractor shall keep the decomposed granite running track level and free
of debris (weeds, litter, etc.) at all times. Contractor shall supply stabilized
decomposed granite to fill in any low areas of track on an “as needed” basis
or as requested by City’s Field Service Inspector. Contractor shall level, wet
down, and compact area once new material has been applied.
•Contractor shall keep synthetic soccer field clean of debris on a daily basis.
•Contractor shall drag the synthetic field once every 6 weeks (this may vary
dependent on life span of turf. Older the turf is, the less dragging it will
require) with a drag behind synthetic turf broom with de-thatcher and
magnetic attachment. Broom shall be dragged behind a light weight utility
cart similar to a Club Car to avoid damaging the turf.
•SPORTS TURF RENOVATION - Contractor shall renovate natural sports turf
fields once per year. Please refer to VIII- Turf Maintenance, Section C-
Soccer Field/Turf Renovation Procedure for details. Renovation shall be
scheduled with Field Service Inspector and/or Project Manager.
•SOFTBALL FIELDS RENOVATION
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Four softball infields shall be rototilled (ripped) with PTO driven tractor
rototiller attachment to remove weeds along with “fluffing” (depth to be
determined by City’s Field Service Inspector), leveling and compacting each
infield toward the end of each turf renovation closure period (ideally a few
weeks prior to opening of the fields). Scheduling shall be determined by
City’s Project Manager and/or Field Service Inspector. This shall be
completed once yearly. All sprinklers, quick couplers, bases, pegs, or other
impediments shall be flagged before this procedure is initiated.
Twenty five (25) tons of Baseball Infield Mix (70% red lava cinder, 1/8” fines
mixed with 30% wilder clay or equal) shall be added and mixed to EACH
FIELD ONLY FIRST YEAR of Agreement to bring areas up to grade and fill in
low spots.
Lower raised turf located on the perimeter of infields (between the infield
mix and turf), caused by infield mix being dragged into the turf over the
years. This shall be completed by sod cutting existing turf on the perimeter,
remove excess material and dispose of old sod and material. New sod
(blue/rye variety with approval of City’s Project Manager) shall be installed
to re-establish turf perimeter along with amending the soil prior to
installation. The arch of the turf lip shall be determined by specifications
found in the ASA softball rule book. This shall be done ONLY FIRST YEAR of
contract. as well.
Scheduling of work shall be agreed upon within the contractor and City’s
Project Manager. Sod shall be established along perimeter and infields
shall be ready for play prior to the removal of the fencing.
Item 10 - Downtown Library – 270 Forest Ave.
Wash entrance as requested by Field Service Inspectors.
Clean parking lot and dumpster area twice per month.
Item 11 - Embarcadero Fire Station – 799 Embarcadero Rd.
Fire station will be closed January 2018 through January of 2019. Maintenance shall
commence on July 1, of 2019. Upon request, City shall provide contractor with landscape
plans.
*Temporary fire station located on Geng Road shall be maintained July 1, 2018 through
June 30, 2019.
Item 12 - Hanover Fire Station – 2675 Hanover St.
Includes blowing the parking lot area.
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Item 13 - Junior Museum – 1451 Middlefield Rd.
Ramp and entrance must be blown and kept free of debris to avoid slip hazard.
Item 14 – Lucie Stern Community Center – 1305 Middlefield Rd.
Includes parking lot and landscaped medians
Includes all parking lot area landscaping
Includes all exterior landscaping
Contractor mows small lawns in open courtyard and interior courtyard
Includes landscaping around air conditioner building
Includes interior courtyard/fire ring at the Boy Scout area
Brick pathways must be kept weed-free and free of moss/mold by the means of
pressure washing.
Ivy shall be kept off of the wall of Community Theater (Theater Works).
Clean brick pathways and open courtyard once per week
Includes stairway on west side of building, as well as stairway on north side of building near boys scouts building.
Maintenance schedule must be adjusted to accommodate special events
Keep all plant material off of roof and off of walls, unless otherwise specified by Field
Service Inspectors.
Includes yearly turf renovation of Kitchen Courtyard. Please refer to VIII Turf
Maintenance, Section C for details. Seed variety shall be determined by Field Service
Inspector/Project Manager. Scheduling and material amounts shall be determined by
Field Service Inspector/Project Manager.
Item 15 - Rinconada Library and Rinconada Community Garden– 1213 Newell Rd.
Blowers at this site may be restricted and shall be used only before the library is open.
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Prune hydrangeas and roses in winter.
Trim vines away from building and roof.
Clean patios weekly.
Walkways must be cleaned three times a week.
Rock area around library and connection road must be kept clean and free of weeds at all
times. Stabilized decomposed granite shall be replenished on and as-needed basis in the
connection road.
Plants around main entrance to Community Garden should be pruned and weeds
removed regularly.
Remove debris in parking lot and clean along fire lane.
Keep bioretention basins free of debris
Includes well site. .
Item 16 - Mitchell Community Center and Library – 3800 Middlefield Rd.
Includes parking lot and medians
Includes all patios
Keep bioretention basins free of debris located on Middlefield side of building and in
parking area.
Walkways shall be blown/cleaned on a daily basis.
Includes Green Roof and Green Wall Maintenance
Contractor shall follow below safety guidelines and maintenance
specifications for the four green roofs:
General Green Roofs and Green Walls Safety Requirements
*Body harnesses, hard hats, steel toed boots, eye protection (when using equipment),
gloves, safety vest shall be worn at all times when working on the roofs.
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*Harnesses where appropriate shall be used at all times when working on the roofs.
*Training shall be given to all employees working on the Green Roofs Green Walls per Cal
Osha specifications. Training record shall be provided to City Project Manager upon
request.
*Harnesses shall be inspected per Cal Osha specifications. Inspection record of harnesses
shall be provided to City Project Manager upon request.
*Maintain proper footing and awareness of surroundings at all times.
*Contractor shall be responsible for checking with all applicable regulatory agencies to
make sure you are in compliance at all times while working on Green Roofs and Green
Walls.
Plant Maintenance
Assessing moisture levels
*Moisture levels shall be assessed at each visit. Based on the contractor’s observations,
the irrigation shall be adjusted to meet the watering needs and/or requirements for the
green roofs and plant materials throughout each season (spring, summer, fall, winter).
Contractor shall asses the soil visually and tactually. Visually by looking at the surface of
the soil and tactually by using a probe (shallow probe) or a finger to test the soil moisture
level.
Assessing plant health
*Plants shall be inspected for pests, disease, and disorders (including nutrient
deficiencies) on a monthly basis. Contractor shall take detailed photographs when a
problem is suspected and given to the City’s Field Service Inspector and/or Project
Manager for discussion and recommendations on how to repair the problem. Plants that
have died shall be removed and replaced with equivalent size, condition, and variety.
Labor shall be provided by Contractor in a timely manner. Plant material (other than wild
flower seed) shall be provided by City’s Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division unless
damage is caused by Contractor’s negligence (i.e. mechanical damage, water stress, etc.).
*Damage not resulting from Contractor’s negligence, such as vandalism, weather, pests
shall be reported to City’s Field Service Inspector and/or Project Manager.
*Report succulents that need to be replaced to City’s Field Service Inspector and/or
Project Manager.
Pruning
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*Pruning shall be used to promote healthy growth, remove unhealthy, dead, and diseased
portions, as well as keeping plant material in control and not allowing the plant material
to grow onto or into the facility.
*Removal of all plants along the Vegetation Free Zones at perimeters, drains and other
penetrations.
*Contractor shall mow native wildflower plants two times per year (October and
March).
Fertilize
*Contractor shall fertilize plant material three times annually, early Spring (by end of
March, late Spring early Summer (by end of May), and Fall (by end of October) with
organic OMRI approved fertilizer.
Seeding
*Contractor shall seed areas that haven’t taken with specific seed variety used during
project to fill in areas, as needed starting in March through November. Seed originally
purchased from Pacific Coast Seed.
Weed Maintenance
*Manual weed green roofs bi-weekly (twice per month). Take particular attention to
eucalyptus volunteers. Removal of these volunteers at first site is crucial to avoid much
larger future problems.
*Here are some common types of weeds that you may encounter on the green roofs
(Oxalis, nut sedge, poplar seedlings, spurge, purslane, lambswarter).
*No pesticides or herbicides shall be used anywhere on green roofs.
Irrigation System Maintenance
*Contractor shall inspect irrigation system once per month. Written report shall be
completed after each inspection and given to City’s Field Service Inspector and/or Project
Manager that includes date, time, location, and details on inspections (i.e. broken lines,
plugged emitters, irrigation clock adjustment, etc.). Contractor shall work with City to
schedule any repairs that may be present.
*Contractor shall provide irrigation schedule to City’s Field Service Inspector and/or
Project Manager.
*Contractor shall inspect all filters once per month and clean on an “as-needed” basis
dependent on each inspection findings.
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Item 17 - Mitchell Fire Station – 3600 Middlefield Rd.
Area includes driveway along church: trim back and spray weeds.
Mow Ivy once a year. Upon request of Field Service Inspector, an additional mowing of
the ivy shall be completed.
Item 18 - Municipal Service Center (MSC)– 3201 East Bayshore Rd.
Boundary extends from the exterior of the north parking lot to the exterior of the south
parking lot.
Includes SCAADA building and parking lot on the south side of MSC
Vines must be kept trimmed for visibility
Parking lot maintenance must be performed on Fridays or Saturdays when parking lot is
least full. Maintenance shall be completed once per month.
Areas includes parking lot and parking lot landscaping
Area includes weed and litter control inside facility, picnic area, along all edges, around
gas stations, parking lots, and fence lines.
All exterior fence lines must maintain a minimum 3-foot clearance; this includes area
behind material bins on the east side of the facility.
Oleanders in front of parking lot and suckers on poplar must be trimmed for visibility.
The sidewalk strip must be continually free of weeds.
The area around the “A” building, including the warehouse exterior storage area must
be cleaned and kept weed free.
Includes servicing all exterior aggregate garbage containers.
Item 19 - Roth Building – Homer St. at Bryant St.
Includes manually watering 5 building valves (turf and landscape), and watering
camellias in patios/entry with hoses 3x’s a week March through November.
Areas protected from rainfall must be watered year round.
Item 20 – Alma Tower Well Site – Alma St. at Hawthorne Ave.
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Includes sidewalk strips on Alma St. and on Hawthorne Ave.
Trim vines on back of structure as directed by the Field Service Inspectors.
Wash benches and informational signs once per month
Item 21-Sterling Canal
Service shall begin after 8:30am
Keep pathways free of weeds
Keep decomposed granite pathways level and free of potholes.
Weed parkway area beginning at the Loma Verde entrance. The area should include
fence to fence boundaries, until the end of the decomposed granite pathways.
Remove litter and empty trash receptacles.
Mow ivy and vines once annually.
Prune vegetation 3x annually.
Prune “no-mow” yearly, February.
Hand pull weeds within “no-mow”.
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SECTION E
UTILITY SUB-STATIONS and WELL SITES
E.UTILITY SUB-STATIONS AND WELL SITES
All substations need to be cleaned on a monthly basis inside and outside fenced areas as
directed by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or project manager. City’s Field Service
Inspector shall remain onsite while cleanings take place for safety. Fence lines must be
kept free of plant material. Includes all landscaping surrounding these sites. Interior
access shall be provided by Field Service Inspectors to all substations and well sites.
Item 1 - Adobe Creek Substation and Pumpstation- PESTICIDE FREE– 1157 East Meadow
Ave.
Includes electric station on east side of street and the pump station on the west side of
street. Does not include inside of fence line in electric sub-station. Does include inside of
fence line on pump-station and exterior on an as requested basis by Field Service
Insepctors.
Item 2 – Arastradero Rd. Fluoride Station – 694 Arastradero Rd.
Includes strips across from Cemetery entrance, west of 694 Arastradero Rd to flouride
station.
Item 3 - Colorado Substation – 1040 Colorado Ave.
Area includes booster station across the street on the east side of W. Bayshore Rd.
Does not include interior fence line of the electric substation.
*Please note surveillance cameras inside substation.
Item 4 - Gas Recovery Station 4 - Oak Rd. and Searsville Rd. (Stanford)
Includes interior and exterior
Item 5 - Geng Road Substation – Embarcadero Rd. at Geng Rd.
Includes interior and exterior maintenance.
Item 6 - Hale Well Site –PESTICIDE FREE- 999 Hale Ave.
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No pesticides or herbicides applications shall be used.
Maintain a 3-foot clearance along fence lines and reservoir.
Item 7 - Hanover Substation – 3350 Hanover St.
Does not include interior maintenance of the electric substation.
Item 8 - Hansen Substation – 950 Hansen Way.
Does not include interior maintenance of the electric substation
Item 9 - Matadero Well-Site – PESTICIDE FREE- 635 Matadero Ave. near Whitsell St.
Includes maintenance of cement pad
Keep ivy off building and fence lines clear to 3 feet
Includes interior and exterior
Item 10 - Maybell Substation – 527 Maybell Ave.
Only exterior of substation, does not include interior of electric substation.
Item 11- Middlefield Sub Station- 1150 Middlefield Rd
Pick up debris and keep weeded, 4x’s per year or as requested by Field Service
Inspectors.
Item 12 -Mitchell Substation – 3600 block of Middlefield
Does not include interior maintenance of the electric substation
Item 13 - Page Mill Substation – Page Mill Rd. at Old Page Mill Rd.
*Please note poison ivy in area.
*Please note surveillance cameras inside of substation.
Item 14 - Park Blvd Substation – 3291 Park Blvd.
Does not include interior maintenance of the electric substation
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Item 15 - PG&E Substation – West Bayshore Rd. south of Colorado Ave.
Only maintenance of east and south side of exterior fence line.
Item 16 - Quarry Electric Station – 281 Quarry Rd. (Stanford)
Does not include interior maintenance of the electric substation
Item 17- San Francisquito (SF) Creek and Substation- PESTICIDE FREE- East Bayshore Rd.
Contractor is responsible for maintaining plant material located in the parking area and
west side of pump station located inside of the fence area along fence line.
Contractor is responsible for monthly control of all weeds on slopes with string trimmer
to a height of 2”. Immediate removal of all Lepidium latifolium (Pepperweed plants
especially along the lower banks of the mitigation site). Mitigation site is located on the
north side of the pump station, on the sides of the creek basin. Contractor shall schedule
with City Staff and Santa Clara Valley Water District for access to the area.
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SECTION F
TENNIS COURT CLEANING
F. Tennis Court Cleaning
Specifications for the services of Tennis Court Cleaning of City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto
Unified School District tennis courts.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions, where individually applicable, apply for maintenance standards
not limited to Tennis Court cleaning, and any and all other items selected as part of this
proposal.
Locations
Contractor shall clean 22 various courts at City parks, and 31 various courts at school
facilities twice a month. The cleanings shall be done in accordance with posted schedule
on each court. The work is to be performed at the locations listed below. The Contractor
shall provide all cleaning equipment, materials and labor necessary to perform the
required service. Contractors are highly encouraged to visit each individual property
independently in addition to the mandatory Pre-Bid Site Tour.
Scope of Work
1)During the months of March through November (9 months), the courts shall be
water broomed to remove all debris. During the months of December through
February (3 months), the courts shall be blown to remove all debris. Upon request
of Field Service Inspector, an additional water brooming may be required..
2)Litter shall be picked up on each court every time a court is cleaned. Litter cannot
be blown out of the court and onto adjacent paths and park areas. Litter must be
picked up with a 3-foot perimeter of the courts. Litter is to include not only man-
made objects, but also debris from plants.
3)Garbage receptacles located within or adjacent to the tennis courts shall be
emptied during each cleaning.
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4)Litter is to be removed from under the bleachers each time the court is cleaned
at Mitchell Park.
5)Courts are not to be cleaned when it rains, but scheduled soon after rain has
stopped without disruption to tennis court users.
6)Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager may request additional
cleanings.
Park Courts
Item 1 -- Peers Park, 1899 Park Blvd
Courts: 2
Trash receptacles: 1
Item 2 -- Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Rd. and 1415 Hopkins
Courts: 9
Trash receptacles: 5
Item 3 -- Weisshaar Park, 2298 Dartmouth
Courts: 2
Trash receptacles: 2
Item 4 -- Hoover Park, 2855 Cowper
Courts: 2
Trash receptacles: 2
Item 5 -- Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow
Courts: 7 tennis courts and 2 Paddle tennis courts
Trash receptacles: 3
Item 6 -- Terman Park, Arastradero Rd
Courts: 2
Trash receptacles: 2
PAUSD and Community Center Courts
Item 7 -- Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero
Courts: 7
Trash receptacles: 2
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Item 8 -- Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero
Courts: 7
Trash receptacles: 2
Item 9 -- JLS, 480 E. Meadow
Courts: 6
Trash receptacles: 1
Item 10 - Jordan Junior High, 750 N. California
Courts: 6
Trash receptacles: 1
Item 11 – Cubberley Community Center
Courts: 6
Trash receptacles: 3
Park Courts
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month- Rinconada, Hopkins, Peers, Weisshaar
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month- Mitchell and Hoover.
School and Community Center Courts
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month – JLS, Jordan, and Terman
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month- Palo Alto High School and Gunn High School.
2nd and 4th Tuesday morning of each month – Cubberely Community Center
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SECTION H
BYXBEE PARK
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Byxbee Map 1: Byxbee Park in the Palo Alto Baylands
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BYXBEE PARK - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Scope of Work:
Vegetation Management in Palo Alto’s Byxbee Park.
Background:
Byxbee Park is an approximately 149 acre park built on the former Palo Alto Landfill. The
park consists of rolling terrain, trails, benches, and a number of art installations.
Approximately 122 acres are to be maintained under this contract.
The Public Arts Commission took a lead role in the design of the park and the
Commission has determined a look for the park. The Open Space, Parks and Golf
Division of the Community Services Department has the responsibility for implementing
the Commission’s plans and for general upkeep of the park.
General Structure:
For purposes of this Agreement the park has been divided into two areas: the top of the
old landfill (the “rolling terrain”), and the slopes that go from the levee roads up to the
top. The top area is highlighted in blue in the Byxbee Map 2, below. The slopes are
divided into additional sections that are to be mowed in different years; see Byxbee
Map 3, below.
Mowing is to be done as needed to maintain vegetation heights of six to ten inches (6-
10 inches).
There are several “vegetation island” berms in the park that are planted with native
plants. Contractor is not responsible for these areas but will mow up to and around the
islands to reduce vegetation near them.
The City may, at its discretion, decide to eliminate one or more of the following tasks for
any given year.
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Tasks:
1.Mowing Maintenance:
Mowing will begin during the month of May or June to reduce annual weedy bio-mass,
remove plants with root systems greater than a foot in depth (i.e., coyote brush,
mustard, Russian thistle) and provide sunlight to emerging perennial natives.
The slopes will be mowed from the levee road to the midpoint of the slope, according to
this schedule. Please refer to the color-coded areas of Byxbee Map.
Orange: Years 1 and 4.
Green: Years 2 and 5.
Blue: Year 3.
The mowing shall be repeated as needed during the year to meet the height
specifications.
Mowing will be done with a wheeled tractor and flail or rotary mower, and with weed-
whips as needed.
2.Byxbee Park V-Ditch:
The V-ditch is a concrete ditch that circles the park near the levee roads. The V-ditch
shall by maintained by mowing vegetation in May, July and September or October. See
Byxbee Map 4, below.
•On the upper slope side of the v-ditch, mow 6’-8’ uphill from the ditch.
•On the down slope side, mow from the v-ditch to the road.
•Inside the v-ditch, pull and remove all vegetation.
•Blow all vegetation from interior of v-ditch.
•Haul away all pulled vegetation.
3.Coyote Brush Removal:
Pursuant to State law, Coyote Brush and other non-native, invasive species whose roots
exceed one foot in depth must be removed on an ongoing basis. Under this Agreement,
this task will be done as part of the annual mowing. It includes all sections of the park
specified in this Agreement.
4.Burrowing Owl Habitat:
Byxbee Park is burrowing owl habitat. There may be no mowing within 250 feet of a
burrowing owl nest burrow. Nest burrows will be clearly marked by City staff.
5.Artistic Features:
Within the mowing area specified above, the contractor shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the vegetation on and near artistic features named Chevrons, Pole Field
and Wind Waves. This will include the removal of existing weeds and other tall
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vegetation and weed-whipping of the surrounding areas to keep a neat appearance. See
Byxbee Map 2, below.
6.Restoration of Trails or Paths, Including Social Trails:
Formal walking and bicycle trail routes have been constructed at Byxbee Park of 10-12
foot widths. Concurrent with mowing work, the Contractor shall remove all vegetation
from the tread of the pathways to maintain unobstructed pathways for park visitors by
mowing or the application of herbicide. Herbicide will only be applied with prior written
permission from the City’s Supervising Ranger.
Herbicide Use:
While herbicides are not preferred for the control of weeds, herbicides may be used
with the express, written permission of the Baylands Supervising Ranger. Herbicides
may be used only for specific designated areas and may only be applied within a
designated time frame. When Contractor is ready to use herbicides, they must submit a
written request to the Baylands Supervising Ranger at least two weeks prior to such
usage. Contractor will post signage at entry points to the work area one day prior to
herbicide usage explaining the purpose of spraying and the herbicide to be used. All
signage will be removed the day following herbicide application.
Because cyclists and hikers will from time to time create “social” trails or paths, the
contractor will be responsible for restoring these areas by reseeding the area with the
seed mix indicated below. This work will be performed on an as-needed basis. The
Contractor will submit a proposal for specific restoration projects that will be reviewed
and approved by the City’s Supervising Ranger. The City will pay Contractor for each of
these projects on a “change order” basis to the approved Agreement amount.
a.Soil Preparation:
Chisel the areas to be seeded to a depth of 6-8 inches. The areas to be seeded will be
tilled in two directions and then harrowed.
b.Fertilization of newly seeded areas:
A balanced fertilizer (18-18-18) to be applied at 50 pounds per acre, and shall be tilled
into the soil to an even depth of 6-8 inches. Two inches of compost provided by the
City’s landfill operation shall also be tilled into the soil.
c.Seeding:
Native wild grasses are to be used to replenish social trails. The following plant species
will be used in the seeding of Byxbee Park:
California brome Bromus carinatus 10 pounds/acre
Blue Wildrye Elymus glaucus 10 pounds/acre
Pacific hairgrass Deschampsia holciformus 5 pounds/acre
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California Poppy Eschscholzia californica 4 pounds/acre
Creeping Rye Leymus triticoides grass plugs
d.Cover:
The seeded area is to be covered by mulch or weed-free straw to reduce erosion and
protect the seeded area.
Additional Services Required:
1.Contractor will be responsible for clearing vegetation from everything in the
work area. This includes both sides of the drainage ditch (V-ditch) and around all
benches. They will also weed-whip around the art structures. The exceptions to
this are the native vegetation islands and the area from the midpoint of the
slopes to the top area of the park.
2.Contractor will mow as often as is needed to keep the weeds and grasses at the
6-10 inch level.
3.Contractor will mow four (4) feet on each side of the trails to keep trails clear of
vegetation.
4.Contractor will repair social trails by seeding them with the specified native grass
seed.
5.Contractor will notify the Supervising Ranger by telephone (650-617-3156)
before coming out to work in the area.
6.Contractor will notify the Supervising Ranger two (2) days in advance when they
are scheduled to spray herbicides.
7.Contractor is responsible for monitoring vegetation height to ensure that it
remains within height limits. In the event the City feels it is too high, the
Supervising Ranger will contact Contractor for service as needed.
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Maps
Byxbee Map 2: The area highlighted in blue is the top of Byxbee Park (i.e., the area
above the slopes). This area is to be mowed several times a year to keep vegetation
heights to 6-10 inches. It includes the Pole Field, Chevrons and Wind Waves art
installations.
Byxbee Map 3: Areas in color are the slopes of Byxbee Park that require mowing from
the levee roads up to the midpoint of the slope. Orange area is to be mowed in Years 1
and 4. Green is Years 2 and 5. Blue is Year 3. Colors show general area and are not exact.
Pole Field
Wind Waves
Chevrons
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Byxbee Map 4: V-Ditch. To be mowed several times a year to keep vegetation heights on
either side to 4-6 inches, and to keep ditch itself clear of any vegetation. See Task 2
above.
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EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 1
(AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS)
CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services according to the following schedule:
The Contractor’s hours of operation shall conform to the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. during the life of the Agreement unless specified otherwise in this Agreement. The
Contractor’s hours of operation shall conform to the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
for medians and roadside strips.
Hours of operation in the University and California Avenue Business District are an
exception. Cleaning equipment, when used in public streets in business districts shall be
allowed during the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, Monday through Friday, providing
no such piece of equipment shall produce a noise level that exceeds 70 dBA measured at
a distance of 25 feet.
SERVICE LEVELS-Service frequencies are listed below unless delineated otherwise in
Section A, B, C, D, E, F, and H.
I.DAILY SERVICE- (Monday through Friday)
The following sites require daily service.
City Facilities
Mitchell Community Center
Mitchell Library
City Hall
Parks
Bol Park
Boulware Park
Bowden Park
Briones Park
Cameron Park
Cogswell Park
Eleanor Pardee Park
Heritage Park
Hoover Park
Johnson Park
Lytton Plaza
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Mitchell Park
Monroe Park
Peers Park
Ramos Park
Rinconada Park
Robles Park
Scott Park
Seale Park
Terman Park
Ventura School grounds
Werry Park
Median, Roadside Strips, & Bioretention Basins
University Ave.
California Ave.
II.MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY SERVICE
The following sites require service on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
Parks
Bowling Green
El Palo Alto Park
Mayfield Park
Sarah Wallis Park
Weisshaar Park
City Facilities
Art Center
Children’s Theatre
Children’s Library
Cubberley Community Center
Downtown Library
Lucie Stern Community Center
Rinconada Library
Roth Building
III.SEMI-WEEKLY SERVICE
The following sites require service twice per week. Actual days to be determined by
Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
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City Facilities
Sterling Canal
Parking Lots
University Ave Business District
California Ave Business District
Cowper/Webster
Ted Thompson Garage
Median, Roadside Strips, & Bioretention Basins
San Antonio Rd.
Embarcadero Islands/Underpass
(Maintenance shall commence on January 1, 2019, for new landscaping)
IV.WEEKLY SERVICE
The following sites require service once per week. Actual day to be determined by
the Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
Parks
Hale Well Park
Timothy Hopkins Creekside Parks
Terman Park
City Facilities
Arastradero Fire Station
Alma Fire Station
Alma Tower
Animal Shelter
Embarcadero Fire Station (commence July 1, 2019)
Flood Basin
Hanover Fire Station
Mitchell Fire Station
Municipal Service Center
Junior Museum
Median, Roadside Strips, & Bioretention Basins
Alma St
Arastradero Islands
Arcadia Pl.
California Ave/Birch Medians
California Avenue Business District Tree Wells
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Charleston Rd.
Downtown Tree Wells
El Camino Real Islands
Forest Lawn Parkway
Oregon Expressway
Page Mill Islands
Southgate Bioretention Basins
E. & W. Greenwich Cul de Sacs
University Islands/Underpass
Utility Sub-Stations & Well-Sites
Colorado Substation
V.MONTHLY
City Facilities
Bike Paths
Parking Lots
Midtown Parking Lots
Median, Roadside Strips, & Bioretention Basins
Alma St. West @ El Carmelo
AMBLUR (Maintenance shall commence on October 1, 2018)
Caltrans Underpass
N. California Ave (across from Jordan Middle School)
Arastradero Rd
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Medians, Roadside Strips, and Bioretention
Basins (Maintenance shall commence on the following dates: Phase 1 and phase
2-June 1, 2019 and phase 3 June 1, 2021)
Evergreen Park Closures/Park Blvd. Medians
Quarry Islands
Roundabouts
Miranda Islands
101 Sound walls (north and south)
Bryant/Addison Circle
Lytton/Guinda Circle
Eleanor Park Area Cul de Sacs
Island Drive
Melville Island
Welch Rd Center Medians
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Utility Sub-Stations & Well-Sites
Adobe Creek Substation and Pump Station
Alma Electric Substation
Arastradero Rd. Fluoride Station
Gas Recovery Station 4
Geng Rd. Substation
Hale Well Site
Hanover Substation
Hansen Substation
Matadero Substation
Middlefield Substation
Maybell Substation
Mitchell Substation
Page Mill Substation
PG&E Substation
Quarry Substation
SCAADA Substation
San Francisquito (SF) Creek and Substation
VI.SITES THAT REQUIRE HOLIDAY SERVICE
Bol Park
Boulware Park
Briones Park
Cameron Park
Cogswell Park
Eleanor Pardee Park
Hoover Park
Johnson Park
Lytton Plaza
Mitchell Park (includes Magical Bridge Playground)
Monroe Park
Peers Park
Ramos Park
Rinconada Park
Robles Park
Scott Park
Seale Park
Ventura School grounds
Werry Park
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Note: The contractor must provide all General Maintenance Clean-up and Playground
Equipment Maintenance at the above sites on these following holidays and specific
holiday weekend days:
Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday and Monday)
Fourth of July Weekend as follows:
Wednesday July 4, 2018
Thursday July 4, 2019
Saturday July 4, 2020 and Sunday July 5, 2020)
Sunday July 4, 2021 and Monday, July 5, 2021
Monday, July 4th, 2022 and Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Labor Day Weekend (Sunday and Monday)
Section H, Byxbee Park Vegetation Management Project
Byxbee Park, for purposes of this contract, is defined as having two areas: the slope that
goes around the entirety of the old landfill that creates Byxbee Park, and the "top". The
top area is shown on Byxbee Map 2 in final scope of work/services.
Mowing of the top shall begin during the month of May or June to reduce annual weedy
bio-mass, remove plants with root systems greater than a foot in depth (i.e., coyote
brush, mustard, Russian thistle) and provide sunlight to emerging perennial natives.
The slopes will be mowed from the levee road to the midpoint of the slope, according to
this schedule. Please refer to the color-coded areas of Byxbee Map 3 in final scope of
work/services.
Orange: Years 1 and 4.
Green: Years 2 and 5.
Blue: Year 3.
The mowing shall be repeated as needed during the year to meet the height
specifications.
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EXHIBIT C SCHEDULE OF FEES
CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR according to the following rate schedule. The maximum amount of compensation to be paid to CONTRACTOR, including both payment for services and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Sections 5 and 6 of the Agreement. Any services provided or hours worked for which payment would
result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to CITY. The contracts yearly total for each section A, B, C, D, E, F, and H shall be divided by 12 months for a monthly billing cycle. Please see chart below for monthly totals.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C18170810B
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
This Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) to Contract No. C18170810B (the “Contract” as defined
below) is entered into as of June 12, 2023, by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered
municipal corporation (“CITY”), and GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC., a California corporation, located
at 1130 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (“CONTRACTOR”). CITY and [CONSULTANT or CONTRACTOR] are
referred to collectively as the “Parties” in this Amendment.
R E C I T A L S
A. The Contract (as defined below) was entered into by and between the Parties hereto for the
provision of providing Landscape Maintenance Services, as detailed therein.
B. The Parties now wish to amend the Contract in order to extend the Contract term by three (3)
months through September 30, 2023 and increase compensation accordingly by Nineteen Thousand Nine
Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($19,972) from Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two
Dollars ($376,842) to Three Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($396,814), as detailed
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of this
Amendment, the Parties agree:
SECTION 1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Amendment:
Contract. The term “Contract” shall mean Contract No. C18170810B between
CONSULTANT and CITY, dated May 29, 2018.
a. Other Terms. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment shall have the
meanings assigned to such terms in the Contract.
SECTION 2. Section 3 “TERM” of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023 inclusive, subject to the provisions of
Sections R and W of the General Terms and Conditions.”
SECTION 3. Section 5 “COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM” of the Contract is hereby amended to read
as follows:
“COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM. CITY shall pay and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept as not-to-
exceed compensation for the full performance of the Services and reimbursable expenses, if any:
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The total maximum lump sum compensation of dollars ($ ); OR
The sum of dollars ($ ) per hour, not to exceed a total maximum compensation
amount of dollars ($ ); OR
A sum calculated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth at Exhibit C, not to exceed a total
maximum compensation amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen Dollars
($396,814).
CONTRACTOR agrees that it can perform the Services for an amount not to exceed the total maximum
compensation set forth above. Any hours worked or services performed by CONTRACTOR for which payment
would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth above for performance of the
Services shall be at no cost to CITY.
CITY has set aside the sum of Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($18,896) for
Additional Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide Additional Services only by advanced, written authorization
from the City Manager or designee. CONTRACTOR, at the CITY’s request, shall submit a detailed written
proposal including a description of the scope of services, schedule, level of effort, and CONTRACTOR’s
proposed maximum compensation, including reimbursable expense, for such services. Compensation shall be
based on the hourly rates set forth above or in Exhibit C (whichever is applicable), or if such rates are
not applicable, a negotiated lump sum. CITY shall not authorize and CONTRACTOR shall not perform any
Additional Services for which payment would exceed the amount set forth above for Additional Services.
Payment for Additional Services is subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.”
SECTION 4. The following exhibit(s) to the Contract is/are hereby amended or added, as indicated below,
to read as set forth in the attachment(s) to this Amendment, which is/are hereby incorporated in full into this
Amendment and into the Contract by this reference:
a. Exhibit “A” entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1”, AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS.
b. Exhibit “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1”,AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS.
SECTION 5. Legal Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other provisions of the Contract,
including any exhibits thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are terms of this Amendment and are
fully incorporated herein by this reference.
(SIGNATURE BLOCK FOLLOWS ON THE NEXT PAGE.)
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SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed this
Amendment effective as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
_______________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney or Designee
GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Officer 1
By:___________________________
Name:________________________
Title:__________________________
Officer 2
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Title:__________________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “A” entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS).
EXHIBIT “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS).
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Sharon Chao, Finance Director
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EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES, AMENDMENT NO. 1
(AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Landscape Maintenance:
The contractor shall provide the City with a landscape maintenance program at the
frequencies called for in the special provisions of this Agreement. The maintenance
program is not limited to specifying daily, weekly and monthly landscape maintenance task
schedules covering all areas of responsibility specified in this agreement. The maintenance
program will be submitted and agreed upon within 30 calendar days following award of
this Agreement. This program and any changes, deletions, or additions therein, if approved
by the City, shall become part of this agreement and shall be used by both the contractor
and the City of Palo Alto for performance monitoring of contractor obligations.
The City’s Project Manager shall receive changes to the schedule at least 24 hours prior to
the scheduled time for the work. Failure to notify of a change and/or failure to perform an
item or work on a scheduled day may be considered a breach of this Agreement.
The Contractor shall adjust their schedule to compensate for all holidays. The contractor
will be required to work on specified holidays and weekends as outlined in this Scope of
Work.
B. Staffing Levels:
Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), Section G requires a total of 32 hours
per week. Please refer to Section G for details.
All contract personnel must pass live scan fingerprinting and TB testing (Tuberculin Skin
Test) before being allowed to work on the City and School property. Contractor shall work
with City’s Project Manager on obtaining required verification of fingerprinting and TB
results. Contractor shall be responsible for performing the live scan fingerprinting and shall
be responsible for the live scan fingerprinting and TB costs for their employees.
C. Monthly Progress Reports:
Upon request, the contractor shall provide the City's Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division
with monthly progress reports, based on weekly summary of work performed by location
and referenced to the maintenance program. The reports will be due no later than the
fifth day of the month following services and is to include the following information:
a) Total labor, supervision, and horticultural hours provided at each site. This can
be in a spreadsheet format with all applicable sites covered under this agreement.
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b) Problem areas encountered during the month.
c) Monthly chemical application reports for all materials applied by site. This will
include location, application date, materials, amount of material applied, etc. This shall be
sent to Parks Manager as well as the City’s Public Works–Watershed Protection Project
Manager, Julie Weiss.
d) Any additional reports as directed by the Parks and Golf Division.
D. Inventory/Safety Data Sheets
Within thirty days of the effective date of this agreement, the contractor will submit to
the City a list of all chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, cleansers etc.) that will be used by the
contractor on the sites, together with the required SDS (Safety Data Sheets). SDS and
product labels shall be in applicator's vehicle at all times in accordance with California
Department of Pesticide Regulations.
E. Extra Projects/Landscape Upgrades:
All extra projects shall require the submission of a Project Proposal Form or a Work
Order Authorization Form. If the contractor does not have available such a form, a
mutually agreeable format will be developed. On any extra project or landscape
upgrade, the City reserves the right to obtain competitive bids or quotations.
F. Management Philosophy:
The contractor shall take a pro-active approach in correcting problems within the
contractors’ span of responsibility and control. Other problems and suggestions for
improvements, both short and long term, must be submitted promptly to the City for
appropriate action.
G. Public Image and Etiquette:
Contractor employees shall wear company uniforms, which consist of long pants and shirts
with company name and individual’s name on the shirt. The contractor’s staff when needed
will utilize rain gear, rain boots, safety shoes, and other safety equipment. All contracted
employees while on the site shall exhibit a clean, neat professional appearance.
Contractor’s equipment and vehicles shall also be professional in appearance, exhibit the
company name and phone number, and be well maintained for
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safe operation. All Contractors’ vehicles must display a placard, legible from a distance
of 10 feet, with the following language:
(Name of Landscape Contractor)
City of Palo Alto, Landscape Maintenance Contractor
Questions/Comments Contact: (650) 496-6962
H. Authorization Required to Begin Work
The Contractor shall begin work only after receiving written notice to proceed
from the Open Space, Parks and Golf Superintendent or Open Space, Parks, and Golf
Division Manager.
I. TERM OF CONTRACT
The services to be performed under the contract shall commence on July 1, 2018 and shall
be completed by June 30, 2019 for first year of contract, July 1,2019 and completed June
30, 2020 for the second year, July 1, 2020 and completed June 30, 2021 for the third year
of contract, July 1, 2021 and completed June 30, 2022 for the fourth year of the contract
and July 1, 2022 and completed June 30, 2023 for the fifth year of the contract and July 1,
2023 and July 1, 2023 and completed September 30, 2023 for the sixth year of the
contract. . Funding after Year 1 is subject to funding approval on an annual basis.
II. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Permits/Parking
The Contractor shall be issued a free maintenance parking permit from the City's
Department of Transportation. This will allow the Contractor's crews to use City parking
facilities at no charge during the term of this contract and only while doing landscape
maintenance work for the City's Open Space, Parks and Golf Division.
Contractor shall follow all parking restrictions throughout the City.
B. Payments and Inspection
Payment will be made for work satisfactorily completed as called for in this Agreement.
The City's Representative shall inspect and notify the Contractor of any unsatisfactory
work. Unsatisfactory work shall be corrected within 24 hours. Contractor or
Contractor's representative shall meet with a representative from the City at least once
a month during the life of this contract to inspect work performed.
The Contractor will bill the City by the 5th of the month following service. Electronic
invoicing is preferred. The City will pay the Contractor on a monthly basis for services
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and materials authorized under this Agreement provided during the monthly billing
period.
C. Property Damage
1. Any private or City property damaged or altered in any way during the
performance of the work under this contract shall be reported promptly to the City's
representative, and shall be rectified in an approved manner back to its former
condition, prior to damage, at the Contractor's expense.
2. Any hazardous conditions noted, or seen, by the Contractor that has occurred by
any means other than during the performance of the Contractor's work, whether by
vandalism or any other means, shall be promptly reported to the City’s Representative.
3. The Contractor is responsible for securing any immediate hazards with caution
tape, safety cones, or barricades until a City Representative arrives to the location.
D. Safety
Contractor agrees to perform all work outlined in the Agreement in such a manner as to
meet all accepted standards for safe practices during the maintenance operation and to
safely maintain stored equipment, machines, and materials or other hazards consequential
or related to the work; and agrees additionally to accept the sole responsibility for
complying with all City, County, State or other legal requirements including, but not limited
to, full compliance with the terms of the applicable O.S.H.A. and CAL E.P.A. Safety Orders at
all times so as to protect all person, including contractor employees, agents of the City,
vendors, members of the public or others from foreseeable injury, or damage to their
property.
The Contractor shall be responsible for securing traffic control and safety regulations as
related to any City, State, or County requirements while working on medians and/or
roadside strips (please refer to the following links for additional information,
http://www.dot.ca.gov and/or www.osha.gov ). The design and operation of work zone
traffic controls must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway
Administration guidelines.
Contractor shall cooperate fully with City in the investigation of any accident, injury or
death occurring on city property, including a complete written report thereof to the
Project Manager within twenty-four (24) hours following the occurrence.
E. Use of Sanitary Landfill
The contractor shall at their sole expense load, haul and deposit all rubbish, debris and
green waste in compliance with applicable provisions of Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter
5.20. Depending on the situation, this may include utilizing a transfer station located at
the City of Sunnyvale or another means of removal at the contractor’s expense.
Contractor may be able to use onsite dumpster for garbage and/or recycling only with
approval of the Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
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contractor for all solid waste and mixed recycling materials (PAMC Title 5 Health and
Sanitation, Chapter 5.20).
Clippings trimmings, cuttings generated by the Contractor that cannot be used as mulch
shall be promptly removed from the work site at the end of the same day the work is
performed. Dumpster shall not be used at sites unless approved by Field Service Inspectors
and/or Project Manager. The Contractor must be able to show upon request where
compostable materials are processed for use as compost.
F. Project Hours of Operation
The Contractor’s hours of operation shall conform to the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. during the life of the Agreement unless specified more specifically elsewhere in this
Agreement. The Contractors hours of operation shall conform to the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. for medians and roadside strips.
Any other exception shall only be authorized with prior approval of the City’s Project
Manager.
G. City Truck Route Ordinance
The Contractor and any subcontractor or supplies shall at all times comply with
the requirements of the City Truck Route Ordinance as found in the Palo Alto Municipal
Code (PAMC), Chapter 10.48.
H. City Noise Control Ordinance
The Contractor and any subcontractor shall at all times conform their operations to the
requirement of the City of Palo Alto Noise Ordinance (PAMC, Chapter 9.10).
Contractors shall not utilize fuel powered leaf blowers. Contractors shall only use
electric and/or battery operated leaf blowers throughout this entire contract.
I. Spare the Air Days
The Contractor must comply with regional “Spare the Air” recommendations on
designated “Spare the Air Days” that occur throughout the year. At a minimum, no
gasoline powered equipment shall be used after 10 a.m. on “Spare the Air Days”. The
City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager will notify the contractor when a
“Spare the Air” alert has been designated. The Contractor must coordinate work schedules
to accommodate “Spare the Air” recommendations.
J. Materials
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All materials shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be the highest quality available.
Commercial fertilizers and pesticides shall bear the manufacturer's label and guaranteed
analysis. The Contractor shall have SDS sheets for all chemicals available upon request. The
City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager must approve all materials.
The City reserves the right to contact any vendor directly, if the contractor fails to meet
scheduled deadline within Section G.
1. Water is to be furnished by the City.
2. Fertilizer shall be a complete, seasonably appropriate organic (OMRI
certified) granular fertilizer furnishing the required percentage of nitrogen, phosphoric
acid and potassium to keep lawns, trees, shrubs and other plants in a healthy and
vigorous growing condition at all times. For acidic loving plants (Camellia’s,
Rhododendron’s, Azalea’s, etc) an organic acidic fertilizer shall be used.
If there arises a question as to the need for application of fertilizer or the
formulation of a fertilizer, soil samples shall be taken from locations specified by the
City's representative. They shall be analyzed by a licensed soil analyst at the
Contractor's expense and the results and recommendations for the formulation and
rates of applications of a complete fertilizer shall be submitted to the City's
representative. Contractor shall formulate and apply the fertilizer as per the
recommendations of the soil analyst. If the application of iron, zinc or other trace
minerals is recommended by the soil analyst or by a recognized plant pathologist to
correct a specific soil deficiency, it shall also be applied according to these
recommendations at the Contractor's expense.
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3. Pesticides shall be of the highest quality obtainable, brought to the job
in the original manufacturer's containers, properly labeled with guaranteed
analysis. Any necessary permits, recommendations, etc. shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
4. Plant materials shall be of the highest quality, displaying a healthy
appearance and of a size relevant to their container size. The City’s Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager must inspect and approve all
plant materials prior to planting.
5. Turf seed shall be of the highest quality available, industry recognized,
and approved by the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager prior to application.
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6. Plant stakes, ties, guy wires shall be of materials to match those existing
on the site or approved equal.
K. Shrub, Tree and Ground Cover Care
Maintain all shrubs and all ground cover in a healthy growing condition by performing
the following operations and other work incidental thereto:
1. Water Management - Water to establish moisture to the full depth of the
root zone. Watering shall be done in a manner to avoid erosion,
excessive runoff, puddles, or creation of a waterlogged soil condition.
Hoses and portable sprinklers shall be used to supplement the sprinkler
system where necessary to ensure complete coverage.
2. Pruning and Trimming
A. Pruning and trimming shall he done by qualified, trained professional
personnel. Documentation of training and experience shall be given to
City’s Project Manager upon request for each employee.
B. Excessive pruning or stubbing back shall not be permitted.
C. All pruning cuts shall be properly made: They shall be cleanly cut with no
tearing of the bark.
D. The Contractor is responsible for replacing, at their cost, any damage to plant
materials caused by excessive pruning, improper pruning techniques, poor equipment,
etc.
E. All dead or damaged branches shall be removed immediately from shrubs and
ground covers. Any dead or damaged branches located in trees shall be secured (either
by the means of caution tape, cones, or barricades) and reported to City’s Field Service
Inspectors and/or City Project Manager.
F. Pruning and trimming of shrubs and ground cover shall be done as
needed, and/or requested by Field Service Inspectors, to achieve the following:
I. To cut back branches that are rubbing on walkways, fences and
impairing or posing a safety hazard to pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles.
Contractor shall not prune any tree branches.
II. To maintain desired shape of plant material.
III. To maintain proper maintenance on plant material.
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IV. To remove dead branches, diseased sections of shrubs, spent
flowers, etc.
G. Staking Plant Material
Maintain and replace stakes and plant ties with equal material. Maintain and replace plant
ties to provide support without chafing of bark. Plant ties shall be loosened accordingly to
avoid chafing of bark. Additional stakes and/or guys shall be placed from time to time to
correct misshaping caused by wind. Stakes and guys shall be removed upon request of
City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
3. Flower beds and perennial areas shall be raked, cultivated, and pruned/dead- headed as
needed, but no less than once per week.
4. Ground cover along curbs must be kept within curb and height trimmed as needed.
5. Ivy ground cover shall be mowed with a composting mower once a year in the winter as
scheduled by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or City’s Project Manager. Areas are to be
determined by City’s Field Service Inspectors. Most ivy/ground cover areas have irrigation,
primarily fixed risers. The City shall flag all irrigation components prior to ivy mowing. The
contractor is responsible for repairing any damage to the irrigation system due to negligence.
6. Tree Pruning/Maintenance
A. No tree pruning shall be performed to any trees at any site in
this contract unless authorized by Field Service Inspector
and/or Project Manager.
B. b) All trees that measure below the A.D.A height
requirement of 84” above ground level shall be reported to
City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or City Project Manager.
Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager will
schedule the tree pruning with City’s Public Works Tree
Department.
C. Suckers located at the base of each tree shall be removed
by trained employees, limited to only using hand pruners.
City contractor will designate employees that have been
trained to perform this duty and have been trained by City
Staff to perform this duty. Hedge trimmer, line trimmer,
herbicides or any other type of mechanical or chemical
mechanism shall not be used to remove or control suckers.
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D. Tree volunteers shall be removed at first sight. These
volunteers shall be removed before reaching 4ft in height,
but are preferred to be removed by 2ft. If the height
exceeds 4ft, tree volunteer shall be reported to Field
Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager for proper
postings and removal process through Public Works Tree’s
Department.
E. Contractor shall keep tree wells weed free and mulched
with a 3” deep layer to assist in suppressing weeds in Parks,
Medians, and City Facilities. A post emergent, RoundUp
Pro Max may be used to assist in controlling weeds in
medians and City Substations, unless it is listed as a
pesticide free site. A California licensed and qualified
applicator must apply any herbicide in a manner consistent
with the SDS, label, and California Department of Pesticide
Regulation to avoid overspray to the tree trunk, leaves, or
non-target vegetation. Tree well diameters may vary
dependent on location, size, and drip line of trees. A
minimum of a 6ft in diameter, or 3ft in all directions from
the tree trunk shall be maintained unless otherwise
directed by Field Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager.
III. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) and SUSTAINBLE LANDSCAPING
The City of Palo Alto has an award winning IPM program and received Department of
Pesticide Regulation IPM Innovator Award in 2003 and 2011. The City’s IPM policy and
practices have improved pest control and plant health and reduced staff and
environmental exposure to pesticides. Total pesticide use from 2013 to 2016 was reduced
to an average of 105 pounds per year, a reduction of 73% since 2001-2007.The City
prioritizes maintaining site conditions to maximize plant health to minimize pests.
Preferred pest management techniques include: using California native plant species or
varieties that resist pests; plant selection, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation practices that
reduce pest problems and disease and selecting the least toxic chemical control options
for pest management as a last resort. The City also maintains 18 pesticide-free locations
which include:
1) Bol Park
2) Boulware Park
3) El Palo Alto Park
4) Flood Basin (excludes aquatic portions)
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5) Hopkins Creek Side Parquets
6) Monroe Park
7) Sarah Wallis Park
8) Scott Park
9) Terman Park
10) Ventura Park
11) Adobe Creek Substations
12) Animal Services
13) Children’s Theater
14) Hale Well Substations
15) Matadero Well Station
16) Mitchell Park Library and Community Center
17) Water Quality Control Plant
18) San Francisquito Creek Pump Station (excludes aquatic portions)
The Contractor must:
1. Minimize pesticide use and to favor least-toxic pesticides when chemical
use is needed;
2. Utilize IPM and BayFriendly/Rescape expertise;
3. Within 45 days and annually on the anniversary of this agreement, the
Contractor shall submit to the City's Open Space, Parks and Golf Division
an Integrated Pest Management Plan that complies with the City of Palo
Alto IPM policy, goals and specifications outlined in this RFP. This IPM
program shall be reviewed annually for updates and modifications with
Open Space Parks and Golf Division staff. Frequent and thorough site
inspections, on foot, will be needed to ensure no major infestations
occur. The first priority in addressing pests will be to conserve naturally
occurring beneficial insects through the use of selective applications of
the least toxic effective materials;
4. Contractor shall provide any SDS sheets of chemicals that will be utilized;
5. The City’s contractor must comply with the City’s Municipal Regional
Storm Water Permit requirements to avoid pesticide runoff to creeks and
San Francisco Bay. The contractor will be required to:
a) submit the Contractor Pesticide Use Log in Excel format to the
City’s Project Manager within ten business days upon request
(usually requested annually in December). The Excel form will be
provided by the City and include specific date and application
information. This information is used in the City’s annual Pest
Management and Pesticide Use Report (the City is required to
report the total quantity of the active ingredient used as a permit
condition and requires additional information beyond County
Agricultural pesticide use reporting requirements).agree to permit
provisions that require a City of Palo Alto Project Manager or
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Watershed Protection Manager to periodically shadow work to
confirm that pesticide applications conform with pesticide practices
outlined in the contract;
b) prohibit company use of any of the following pesticides without
written permission from the City’s Project Manager:
• Carbamates including: aldicarb, carbaryl, propoxur, oxamyl
and terbucarb
• Diamides including:Broflanilide, chlorantraniliprole,
cyantraniliprole, cyclaniliprole, cyhalodiamide,
flubendiamide, tetraniliprole
• Diuron;
• Indoxacarb;
• Organo-phosphates including: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and
malathion;
• Pyrethroids (allethrins, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin,
cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, esfenvalerate,
etofenprox, flumethrin, imiprothrin, metofluthrin,
momfluothrin, permethrin, prallethrin, resmethrin,
sumethrin [d-Phenothrin], tau-fluvalinate, tetramethrin,
tralomethrin);
• Neonicotinoids: acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran,
imidacloprid, imidaclothiz, nitenpyram, nithiazine,
paichongding, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam.
c) Provide a list in advance of herbicides or other pesticides that are
proposed for use for pre-approval by the City’s Watershed Project
Manager/IPM Coordinator. The list must include the product
name, active ingredient and EPA ID number. All chemicals must be
approved for use prior to application.
6. Demonstrate in the proposal how weed control is maximized prioritizing
non-chemical weed management techniques. City of Palo Alto relies on
weed prevention as its first line of defense using thick mulches to
suppress weeds, mowing, hand removal, weed flower and seed removal,
sheet mulching and least toxic chemical control as a last resort. Using
these strategies, the City of Palo Alto has reduced herbicides by as much
as 89% compared to highest use years.
For the properties listed in this proposal, the City Palo Alto only uses
herbicides in spot treatments (applying the herbicide to each weed) in
the following situations:
a) In select planter beds, fence lines, or cracks in hardscapes as
needed–typically two times per year;
b) to control invasive weeds that can overtake native plants;
c) to control weeds such as thistles and foxtails which harm dogs
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and trail users.
7. Contractor shall comply with all California Department of Pesticide
Regulations when applying any pesticide.
8. Use only OMRI Certified Fertilizers, unless otherwise approved by City’s
Project Manager.
9. Pest control shall be done only by qualified, trained personnel, under the
supervision of a State licensed pest control operator, using materials
approved by the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. The
pesticide application shall be done with extreme care to avoid any hazard to
any person, pet, or wildlife in the area or adjacent areas, or any property
damage. Application shall be in strict accordance with all governing
regulations. The Contractor must provide, within 30 days of the Notice to
Proceed, their Pest Control Operators License, and the names and
license/certification numbers of any individuals responsible for or applying
pesticides in accordance with this agreement. Upon request by Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager, contractor shall supply the City an
updated list of employees that have received the yearly Herbicide
Application Training requirement per California Department of Pesticide
Regulation.
10. All pest infestations shall be reported to the City’s Field Service Inspectors
and/or Project Manager. The Project Manager prior to application shall
approve all pesticides applications. Records of all pest control operations
stating dates, locations, times, methods of application, chemical
formulations, applicators names and weather conditions shall be made and
retained in an active file for a minimum of three (3) years.
Rodent Control- Contractor shall control gophers, moles and other rodents causing
damage to City Property under the site area of responsibility using trapping only.
Rodenticide shall not be used. In the event of visible evidence of such pests, contractor will
restore the area to its proper condition if the damage is current and prevention is within
the contractor's control.
11. All chemicals requiring a special permit for use must be registered with
the county Agricultural Commissioner's Office (CDPR) and a permit obtained
with a copy to the Parks Open Space, and Golf Division.
12. All regulations and safety precautions listed in the "Pesticide Information
and Safety Manual, published by the University of California and the
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Pesticide Safety Information Series (PSIS) published by the California
Department of Pesticide Regulation shall be adhered to.
13. Spraying is not permitted during heavy traffic (vehicle, bicycle, or
pedestrian) periods or when winds create uncontrollable material drift
and/or exceeds 5mph and/or as directed per chemical label. The Field
Service Inspector and/or Project Manager will permit no spraying without
prior approval and have the ability to permit no spraying if he/she
believes one of the above is in violation. Contractor is to contact Field
Service Inspectors for ideal times to spray certain sites when traffic is at
its minimum to avoid conflicts with Park users.
14. Pesticide Use in Parks and City Facilities
Currently all Parks and City Facilities shall be treated as Pesticide Free.
However, if a new herbicide is approved for use in California, with City’s
approval, there may be flexibility to use that herbicide at certain sites.
Regardless of any City approved pesticides, no pesticide may be used within 100
feet of any playgrounds and creeks at ALL sites.
16. Pesticide Free Sites- No pesticides of any kind shall be used on designated Pesticide
Free Sites.
17. Temporary notice shall be posted during and after a City location within this scope
(excludes Pesticide-free Parks) has been sprayed. All areas sprayed shall be flagged and
signed until the chemical has completely dried according to product label and/or SDS.
Signs shall be provided by City upon the request of the contractor.
18. Contractor shall replace any plant material that has suffered severely
Due to lack of proper pest management techniques and/or overspray of chemical
(pesticides, herbicides, etc.), if such pest control is possible and practicable.
19. All treated areas must be posted and monitored during and after pesticide
application until material has settled and treatment area is completely dry accordingly
to product label, SDS, and California Department of Pesticide Regulations. No
unprotected person, pet, or wildlife may enter a treated area until all re-entry intervals
have been satisfied. Contractor shall comply with all California Department of Pesticide
Regulations laws when applying any pesticide within the scope of this contract.
L. Weeding
All areas, including but not limited to: shrub beds, flower beds, groundcover beds, tree
wells, paved areas, sidewalks, cracks, stairways, pavers, expansion joints, decomposed
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granite paths, picnic areas, playgrounds, under bleachers/benches, shall be kept
maintained at an acceptable level.An acceptable level for weeds shall be viewed as the
following:
*Weed tolerance shall not exceed 10% of each site.
*Weeds shall not exceed a height of 6”
Weeds shall be removed whenever the appearance becomes unsightly or when
requested to do so by City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager.
M. Fertilization
Fertilize all shrub, ground cover, and planter bed areas three times a year with an OMRI
certified granular organic fertilizer. Fertilize trees as requested by City’s Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager or City’s Public Works Tree’s Department, not to
exceed twice per year with organic fertilizer specified for Tree’s. Fertilizer shall be
applied in the spring, summer and in the fall to all sites.
N. Replacement of Material
Remove dead and damaged plants and replace with material of equivalent size,
condition and variety, subject to approval Labor shall be provided by the Contractor in a
timely manner. Plant material shall be provided by the City's Public Works Division
unless damaged is caused by Contractor’s negligence (i.e. chemical damage, mechanical
damage, water stress.)
Damage not resulting from Contractor's negligence, such as vandalism, vehicle, or
weather shall be reported promptly to the City’s Field Service Inspectors and/or Project
Manager. The City will provide all necessary materials. Labor shall be provided by the
Contractor in a timely manner.
Contractor shall inspect all sites prior to the contract and contact Field Service
Inspectors and/or Project Manager with any concerns in regards to the condition of
plant material.
O. Nurturing Soil Health:
Leaf drop shall become part of the mulch layer in the trees, shrubs or groundcover areas in
an attractive manner and away from high traffic areas. Leaf drop shall not be allowed to
enter storm drains.
P. Mulch shall be maintained under all trees and shrubs and on bare soil with a
minimum 3-inch layer or organic material. To the greatest extent practicable,
CONTRACTOR shall not procure mulch products that originate from forest products.
When possible CONTRACTOR shall give preference to mulch products that are produced
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on-site, or from regionally generated plant debris including that made at the City of Palo
Alto. Mulch shall be provided by City’s Public Works Tree’s Department. All labor costs
in regards to, but not limited to spreading, transporting, and maintaining the mulch shall
be covered by the Contractor.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP
The following general maintenance and clean up guidelines apply to all areas included in
this agreement.
A. All clippings, trimmings, cuttings generated by the Contractor shall be promptly
removed from the work site at the end of the same day the work is performed.
Dumpsters shall not be used on the sites unless approved by Field Service Inspectors
and/or Project Manager.
B. All areas covered by this agreement, including but not limited to: areas around
shrubs and trees, non-landscaped islands, sidewalks, patios, planter beds, curbs and
gutters shall be kept free from weeds, litter, non-ornamental rocks, glass and debris.
Debris including, but not limited to: paper litter, leaf and plant debris, household
furniture, household appliances, cardboard, cigarette butts, shopping carts (shall be
returned to local business on same day), animal feces, biohazards (human feces,
hypodermic needles), illegal drug paraphernalia, and vehicle parts. The Contractor shall
provide its employees’ OSHA approved environmental, health and safety training to
ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
C. Paved areas in all sites, including play and picnic areas, shall be swept and
cleaned of any dirt, debris, weeds, litter or soils.
D. Picnic Area: All Tables and shall be kept cleaned.
E. All decomposed granite pathways must be raked and not blown where indicated
by the Field Service Inspectors and/or Project Manager. During summer months
decomposed granite pathways shall be watered down prior to using an electric blower
to clean pathways where indicated by Field Service Inspectors.
F. Ornamental garbage enclosures and dumpster enclosures shall be kept clean
with a biodegradable cleaner.
All garbage cans and recycling containers (recycling containers that are not serviced by
Green Waste) must be emptied at the sites listed in this agreement. Garbage cans and
recycling containers more than half full must be emptied into their correct locations
(example: recycling shall be recycled). Mechanically or physically compressing garbage
is not permitted in lieu of emptying. All garbage containers and recycling containers
must be emptied on Mondays and Fridays. All garbage cans must have a garbage can
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liner. The Contractor is responsible for providing garbage can liners. Re-using soiled
garbage can liners are not permitted.
Compostable Plastic Bags shall be used in compost bins and shall meet the following
standards: Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), non Genetically Modified Organism
(GMO) preferred, www.bpiworld.org
http://www.bpiworld.org/BPIPublic/Approved/1.html. Bags must be of sufficient
thickness and within date shelf-life to prevent breakage during waste collection
handling.
G. Skate bowls, multipurpose bowls and handball courts must be kept clean. Bowls
and handball courts are located at: Mitchell Park, Rinconada Park, Robles Park, Eleanor
Park, and Hoover Park.
H. All signs including but not limited to Park signs, Park rules signs, and ornamental
signs shall be kept clean.
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Section G
Regional Water Quality Control Plant and Household Hazardous Waste Station
Site Specific Landscape Maintenance Scope of Services
City of Palo Alto
Regional Water Quality Control Plant
(RWQCP) and Household Hazardous Waste
Station (HHWS)
2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Julie Weiss
Public Works
Environmental Services–Watershed Protection
Project Manager
650.329.2117
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Regional Water Quality Control Plant Basic Services
A. Background
The Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP or “Plant”) Landscaping was
constructed in 2015. The existing approximately eight acres of landscaping screens the
25 acre RWQCP (total) to reduce its visibility from the Palo Alto Baylands. Professional
landscaping is also maintained at the RWQCP campus entrance and interior and the
Household Hazardous Waste Station (HHWS) which is immediately adjacent to the
RWQCP entrance.
There are three main project areas for this location. See attachment L1.0 for project
area boundaries.
1. The Regional Water Quality Control Plant campus landscaping located at
2501 Embarcadero Way (70,000 sf). Note that this area includes the site of
the future Sludge Dewatering Building as noted on L1.0 and detailed on L.3;
2. The Household Hazardous Waste Station located immediately adjacent to the
entrance of the RWQCP (11,000 sf);
3. The RWQCP exterior property begins at the corner of Embarcadero Way and
Embarcadero Road. The property wraps southeast around the corner of
Embarcadero Road at the Palo Alto Baylands and continues to the end across
from Byxbee Park (279,000 sf). Note: Attachment L1.2 –shows mature tree
stands on the exterior property (67,000 sf) which do not require
maintenance. The San Antonio Pump Station is a satellite location that
requires weed maintenance (Attachment L1.4).
B. Site Contacts and Communication
The City of Palo Alto Parks Supervisor will administer the landscape maintenance
contract. The RWQCP Watershed Protection Project Manager (“RWQCP Project
Manager”) will be the site contact for the three RWQCP and HHWS locations. The
contractor will meet with the RWQCP Project Manager monthly to review the checklist,
prioritize work tasks and discuss site needs.
C. Workplan and Checklist
The contractor will draft a workplan and a monthly checklist of tasks that are to be
completed for the three locations to ensure that weekly, monthly and annual tasks are
scheduled, tracked, and completed (e.g., twice-annual herbicide application to biofilters
which require advance coordination with the RWQCP Operations). The draft workplan
and checklist will be provided to the RWQCP Project Manager before August 1, 2018 for
review and approval. The RWQCP Project Manager will approve the workplan and
checklist for use.
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D. Days and Hours of Service
Maintenance demands for other project sites may not preclude hours of service or
quality of service levels for the RWQCP and HHWS sites. Unless otherwise negotiated
with the RWQCP Project Manager, the contractor must provide onsite service a
minimum of 32 hours per week with service on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Substitutions for this schedule due to lower service needs during the winter must be
approved by the Project Manager.
Weekend service dates are only available for the exterior project area. Friday service
hours are restricted after noon.
E. Weed Management
1. Weed Management Expectations
Weeds are defined as plants not deliberately planted or included in the City’s
plant palette for this location. Weed threshold for the exterior and interior sites
is 10%. Weed removal should be performed during each regular site visit. All
portions of weeds for all locations must be bagged and removed from site and
not discarded on premises in order to deter weed establishment and reduce
seed bank. Flowering weeds must be removed before seeds are present and
before higher than 18”. In addition:
a) Sheet mulching, mowing, steaming or other mechanical removal are
acceptable for weed removal. Burning or propane torch are only acceptable
for weeds in hardscaped areas.
b) Herbicides may be used only with RWQCP Project Manager’s approval unless
otherwise stated in this scope of services. All pesticides must be approved in
advance by the Project Manager.
c) All seasonal weed services must be coordinated with the RWQCP Project
Manager at least two weeks advance to not impair RWQCP operations or
construction activity.
d) If chemical use is required because of contractor inattention to non-chemical
weed management, the chemical application will provided at no cost to the
City and RWQCP Project Manager pre-approval.
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2. Weed management locations and service levels:
a) RWQCP exterior, RWQCP interior and HHWS landscaped areas:
Weed management for landscaping in these areas is an ongoing task except
for the Redwood Grove and Employee Garden as specified below. The weed
threshold is 10%. See attachment L1.0 for locations.
b) Redwood Grove: The redwood grove requires weed knockback three times
annually in March, July, and November.
c) RWQCP Employee Garden requires hand removal in March and November.
Knock back and hand removal as needed at the direction of the RWQCP
Project Manager.
d) Biofilters will be treated twice annually in January and June with pre-and
post-emergent and weed knock back each time unless otherwise
recommended by contractor and approved by RWQCP Project Manager. The
three biofilters are the only sites requiring herbicide use as part of regular
maintenance. Approved pre- and post-emergents include:
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Contractor shall schedule herbicide application date for biofilters one month in advance
with RWQCP Project Manager.
e) Building and fence perimeters: Building and fence perimeters will receive
knock back three times annually in March, July and November unless
otherwise scheduled by the City and contractor. Contractor will apply City
mulch as needed to suppress weeds between scheduled knockbacks.
f) Administration building rear parking lot: The parking lot behind the
Administration Building will have weeds knocked back three times annually in
March, July, November. See Attachment L1.0.
g) San Antonio Pump Station: The San Antonio Pump Station near the corner of
East Bayshore Road and San Antonio Road will have weeds knocked back
twice annually March and November. Contractor may apply City mulch to
suppress weeds in interim between scheduled knockbacks. See Attachment
L1.4). Contractor must schedule service for this locked facility in advance with
RWQCP Project Manager.
F. Pest Management
Pest management needs will be subject to the Integrated Pest Management
Requirements listed in Exhibit A Section III and in the Weed Management Section E
listed above.
G. Fertilizer Application
No supplemental fertilizing is necessary for established plant material.
H. Mulching
The City can provide shredded tree trimmings which can be used as mulch. Mulch areas
are to be topped once a year unless otherwise specified to maintain a three to six inches
layer around shrub, ground cover and tree planting areas. A two inch layer of mulch is
allowed under newly planted groundcover. Groundcover should be allowed to grow
over the mulch. The contractor must maintain six inches from mulch to tree trunks and
shrubs.
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I. Debris and Trash
Debris and trash should be removed from planter areas immediately during every
service day. Landscape trimmings will be swept and composted immediately each
service day.
J. Mechanical Edging
All planting edges including, but not limited to, sidewalks, patios, drives, curbs, shrub
beds, flowerbeds, ground cover beds and native grasses shall be edged to a uniform
line, with constant clearance maintained at public use pathway edges. Turf lawn edges
will be edged to a uniform line each time turf is mowed. Chemical edging is not
allowed.
K. Wildlife Protection
Contractor must take care to not harm existing wildlife areas and specifically the
activities related to the gray fox. Gray fox dens and fox paths exist within the facilities
grounds and require special attention given that gray fox sightings are common.
Prior to service, contractor staff and supervisors must receive basic gray fox
informational training, provided by RWQCP staff.
L. Hardscape and Site Amenities
1. Decomposed Granite Fines Paths. Decomposed granite paths will be
maintained with an even surface adding material as needed to keep path even.
Patch accordingly with decomposed granite fines and stabilizer per
manufacturer’s recommendations. Service will be provided annually unless
otherwise agreed upon.
2. Sweeping and litter collection. Sweeping up leaves from walkways, the parking
lot and around recycling containers shall occur a minimum of weekly. Any
trimming or clippings from mowing, pruning or other activity shall be swept
and removed that same day.
3. Tables (5). Inside the RWQCP campus shall be completely wiped down and
table surfaces shall be spray cleaned with soapy water weekly to remove
spider webs, dirt, and grease.
4. Interpretative signage (up to three). On the RWQCP campus and exterior (one)
shall be wiped and spray cleaned with soapy water weekly.
5. Arbors. Vegetation on arbors shall be trimmed quarterly to ensure that public
art installations are visible. Ensure that arbors are clean and clear of debris.
City shall be notified if damage is present.
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6. Seatwalls. City shall be notified if damage is present or if painting is needed.
7. Manhole walkway art. Care should be taken to ensure that manhole and
supporting structural framing are clean and clear of debris. City shall be
notified if damage is present.
M. Shrubs, groundcovers and vines
1. Pruning frequency: RWQCP and HHWS shall be pruned at least four (4) times
per year or more as needed dependent upon the growth patterns of the
plant species and location in question. General pruning seasons shall be
established with project manager as part of the workplan and monthly
checklist to be provided to Project Manager as discussed in Section C
2. Contractor shall prune all plants on a site within a two (2) week period or as
authorized by the City. Contractor shall not exceed one (1) month to
complete all pruning operations once started.
3. All dead shrubs shall be removed, the planting location flagged and
inventoried for replacement. Notify City prior to removal.
4. Hand prune along path and walkway edges as necessary to eliminate road or
pathway encroachment.
5. Hand prune hedges and shrubs to keep curbs and walkways clear.
6. No pruning shoots on tops of the plant.
7. When cutting out a stem, cut to a side branch that is about one-third the
diameter of the stem being removed.
8. Pruning cuts shall be smooth and leave no stubs. Ragged or chewed
appearance is not acceptable.
9. Remove all dead, diseased-and unsightly branches from shrubs. Remove all
vines or other growth as it develops within the shrubs/hedge. Any runners
that start to climb buildings, shrubs or trees shall be pruned out of these
areas.
10. Ground cover shall be kept free of weeds, litter, debris and leaves. Ground
cover shall not exceed three inches (3”) beyond the inside edge of the curb
or border. Hand pruning only. Pruning groundcover plants should only be
done to remove dead branches. No shearing.
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11. Mechanical shearers are not to be used when pruning plants.
N. Strap Leaf Shrubs No pruning. Plants to be physically divided when clump has
become too large.
O. Ornamental Grasses Twice annual hedging as needed to replenish growth. Plants to
be maintained on every site visit and dead plant material removed by hand.
P. Rosa species Dead head flowers and reduce size of bush, removing all dead
branches quarterly. Plants to be hand trimmed above the 5 and 3 leaf sprouts. No
stubs acceptable as they deter plant growth.
Q. Perennials Perennials must be cut back in late fall. Most perennials should be cut
completely to the ground once the plant has exhausted all or most life signs.
Contractor must make distinction to crews between perennials and shrubs.
Deadhead perennial blooms in spring, summer, and fall months to stimulate
additional growth and flowers. Remove dead leaves from under part of plant by
pulling them off by hand. Remove spent flower stocks by pulling them upward by
hand.
R. Turf
1. Turf located inside the RWQCP should be mowed to a 4-6” height. Turf shall
have the appearance of being healthy and green during the entire term of the
contract.
2. Weeds such as Bermuda grass will be removed from turf weekly to avoid weed
infestations.
3. Thatch removal shall be performed annually. All grass clippings shall be
collected and removed from the site on the same day the area is mowed and
edged and removed for composting.
4. Mowing operations shall be performed to ensure a smooth surface appearance
throughout the year, without scalping or allowing excessive cuttings to remain.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent rutting, damage to trees, shrubs and
sprinklers.
5. Walkways and gutters, etc. shall be cleaned immediately following each
mowing/edging.
6. Aeration of all turf areas shall be done by using a device that removes cores to
a depth of 3” to 4” (spring and fall).
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7. All cores shall be removed from the turf and composted of off-site or
thoroughly pulverized within twenty-four (24) hours after aerating.
8. Flag/mark irrigation system heads, valve boxes, and quick couplers. Contractor
is responsible for repairing any damaged caused by aerification equipment,
this would include but not limited to irrigation heads, valve boxes and quick
couplers.
S. Exterior Native Grasses
The exterior project site includes large areas of native grasses. Native grasses shall
appear healthy during the entire term of the contract. Native grasses shall be
maintained as necessary to be a competitive stand of growth in all areas where
established.
Native grasses shall be mowed annually only after a majority of the grasses have
developed full viable seed heads. The time period for mowing to occur given a normal
year of precipitation is generally from May 15th to July 15th. Upon approval by the City
the Contractor shall mow all areas within 10 working days after receiving notification
from the City. All areas should be mowed to a height between 6 (six) to 8 (eight) inches.
One month prior to mowing in areas outside the RWQCP fence line (reference drawings
L1.0) contractor must coordinate with RWQCP staff to confirm site features area
protected. Mowing operations shall be performed to ensure a smooth surface without
scalping. Precautions shall be taken to prevent rutting, damage to trees, shrubs, and
sprinklers. All equipment shall be adjusted to the proper cutting heights and shall be
adequately sharpened.
All debris including but not limited to trash, stones, and limbs shall be removed prior to
mowing.
Walkways, drainage inlets and channels, planters, etc. shall be cleaned immediately
following each mowing/edging. All grass clippings shall be collected and removed from
these areas but retained in those areas where native grasses are to naturalize.
T. Plant flagging and replacement
1. Exterior project site: The contractor shall flag, inventory and replace plants
exterior project area twice annually.
2. RWQCP Campus and HHWS: The RWQCP and HHWS shall have expired plants
replaced monthly unless otherwise approved by the Project Manager. The
contractor will supply the list and quantity of replacement plants needed to the
Project Manager for approval prior to purchase.
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U. Exclusions
1. Irrigation. City of Palo Alto Parks Department is responsible for all irrigation
maintenance, repair installation and replacement except for minor irrigation
tasks associated with the RWQCP Employee Garden and Redwood Grove
(primarily related to Netafim placement).
2. Contractor shall notify Parks Supervisor and RWQCP Project Manager if there
are any signs of irrigation breaks or damage, uneven or overwatering on the
same day damage is observed, track repair status and report to the RWQCP
Project Manager and Park Supervisor if repairs have not been made after five
days of notification to the Parks Supervisor.
Supplemental manual watering shall be done by contractor as requested by
City. All manual irrigation will be done Monday through Friday from 7a.m. to
4p.m.
3. Tree Maintenance
Tree maintenance will be performed by the City of Palo Alto. However, any
observed tree damage or health concerns should be reported to the Parks
Supervisor and Project Manager within five business days after damage is
observed.
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L1.3 Future Sludge Dewatering Building
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L1.4 San Antonio Pump Station
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EXHIBIT C SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1
(AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR according to the following rate schedule. The
maximum amount of compensation to be paid to CONTRACTOR, including
both payment for services and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed the
amounts set forth in Sections 5 and 6 of the Agreement. Any services
provided or hours worked for which payment would result in a total
exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at
no cost to CITY. Payment will be made for work satisfactorily completed as
called for in this contract. The City's Representative shall inspect and notify
the Contractor of any unsatisfactory work. Unsatisfactory work shall be
corrected within 24 hours. Contractor or Contractor's representative shall
meet with a representative from the City at least once a month during the
life of this contract to inspect Work performed.
The Contractor shall bill the City by the 5th of the month following service.
Electronic invoicing is preferred. The City will pay the Contractor on a
monthly basis for labor, equipment and materials provided during the
monthly billing period for each section of the contract.
The contract yearly total for sections G shall be divided by 12 months for a
monthly billing cycle. Please see chart below for monthly totals for each year
of contract.
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C18170810C
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
GRASSROOTS ECOLOGY
This Amendment No. 2 (this “Amendment”) to Contract No. C18170810C (the “Contract” as
defined below) is entered into as of June 12, 2023, by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a
California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and GRASSROOTS ECOLOGY, a non-profit
organization, located at 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (“CONTRACTOR”). CITY and
CONTRACTOR are referred to collectively as the “Parties” in this Amendment.
R E C I T A L S
A. The Contract (as defined below) was entered into by and between ACTERRA, the
original contractor (“ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR”) and CITY on May 21, 2018, for services as detailed
therein.
B. The Parties entered into Amendment No. 1 to reflect that the CONTRACTOR (1) is
GRASSROOTS ECOLOGY as of the Effective Date of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement
dated September 5, 2018; (2) to attach CONTRACTOR’S insurance documentation and W-9 form to
the Contract; and (3) to add CONTRACTOR’S intention of using volunteers pursuant to Labor code
section 1720.4, as detailed therein.
C. The Parties now wish to amend the Contract in order to extend the Contract term by
three (3) months through September 30, 2023 and increase compensation accordingly by Fifteen
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($15,520) from Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Four
Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($298,456) to Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-
Five Dollars ($313,975), as detailed herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Amendment, the Parties agree:
SECTION 1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Amendment:
a. Contract. The term “Contract” shall mean Contract No. C18170810C
between CONSULTANT and CITY, dated May 21, 2018, as amended by:
Amendment No.1, dated September 10, 2018
b. Other Terms. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment
shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Contract.
SECTION 2. Section 3 “TERM” of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
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“The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023 inclusive, subject to the
provisions of Sections R and W of the General Terms and Conditions.”
SECTION 3. Section 5 “COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM” of the Contract is hereby
amended to read as follows:
“COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINAL TERM. CITY shall pay and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept
as not-to-exceed compensation for the full performance of the Services and reimbursable
expenses, if any:
The total maximum lump sum compensation of dollars ($ ); OR
The sum of dollars ($ ) per hour, not to exceed a total maximum compensation
amount of dollars ($ ); OR
A sum calculated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth at Exhibit C, not to exceed a
total maximum compensation amount of Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred
Seventy-Five Dollars ($313,975).
CONTRACTOR agrees that it can perform the Services for an amount not to exceed the total
maximum compensation set forth above. Any hours worked or services performed by
CONTRACTOR for which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of
compensation set forth above for performance of the Services shall be at no cost to CITY.
CITY has set aside the sum of Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One Dollars
($14,922) for Additional Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide Additional Services only by
advanced, written authorization from the City Manager or designee. CONTRACTOR, at the
CITY’s request, shall submit a detailed written proposal including a description of the scope
of services, schedule, level of effort, and CONTRACTOR’s proposed maximum
compensation, including reimbursable expense, for such services. Compensation shall be
based on the hourly rates set forth above or in Exhibit C (whichever is applicable), or if such
rates are not applicable, a negotiated lump sum. CITY shall not authorize and
CONTRACTOR shall not perform any Additional Services for which payment would exceed
the amount set forth above for Additional Services. Payment for Additional Services is
subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.”
SECTION 4. The following exhibit(s) to the Contract is/are hereby amended or added, as
indicated below, to read as set forth in the attachment(s) to this Amendment, which is/are hereby
incorporated in full into this Amendment and into the Contract by this reference:
a. Exhibit “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1”,AMENDED,
REPLACES PREVIOUS.
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SECTION 5. Legal Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other provisions of the
Contract, including any exhibits thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are terms of this
Amendment and are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
(SIGNATURE BLOCK FOLLOWS ON THE NEXT PAGE.)
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SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed
this Amendment effective as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
_______________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney or Designee
GRASSROOTS ECOLOGY
Officer 1
By:___________________________
Name:________________________
Title:__________________________
Officer 2
By:___________________________
Name:_________________________
Title:__________________________
Attachments:
EXHIBIT “C” entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS)
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EXHIBIT C SCHEDULE OF FEES, AMENDMENT NO. 1 (AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS) CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR according to the following rate schedule. The maximum amount of compensation to be paid to CONTRACTOR, including both payment for services and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Sections 5 and 6 of the Agreement. Any services
provided or hours worked for which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth herein shall be at no cost to CITY.
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #: 2303-1193
TITLE
Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc. to
extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ-19002) through
December 31, 2027
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to
execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C20175537 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants (Kennedy
Jenks) (Attachment A) to extend the term of the contract for the Primary Outfall Line (Outfall)
Project (WQ-19000) four years through December 31, 2027.
BACKGROUND
The Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) discharges treated effluent to the San
Francisco Bay through a 54-inch diameter outfall line installed in 1964 that passes beneath the
Palo Alto Airport. The RWQCP’s Long Range Facilities Plan accepted by Council in July 20121
identified the need for a capital project to replace and rehabilitate the outfall pipeline due to
insufficient capacity in the existing outfall line. On October 16, 2016, after completion of a
request for proposals process, Council approved a professional services contract2 for design
services with Kennedy Jenks Consultants for the RWQCP Primary Outfall Line Project (WQ-
19000). On December 14, 2022, the contract was amended (Amendment No. 1) to extend the
contract duration six months through June 30, 2023, with no cost impact.
1 City Council, July, 2 2012; Agenda Item #7; SR# 2914, https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-
minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/year-archive/2012/id-2914.pdf
2 City Council, October,16,2016; Agenda Item #4; SR#7245,
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-
cmrs/year-archive/2016/101716-7245-design-services-for-wqcp-primary-outfall-line-design.pdf
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ANALYSIS
A number of issues related to approvals from regulatory bodies (e.g., State Lands Commission
and the Federal Aviation Administration) require significant redesign work for the outfall project,
and therefore staff recommends extending the term of the professional services contract with
Kennedy Jenks.
The contract with Kennedy Jenks is expiring June 30, 2023 and requires amendment for a new
contract expiration date. A further amendment increasing the not-to-exceed value of the
contract will also be required when the precise project timeline and scope of new services are
determined. The not-to-exceed value of the design contract is $279,660, of which $193,603 has
been spent to date.
Kennedy Jenks completed design on the outfall pipeline in September 2020. All permits were
obtained, except from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In parallel with the Outfall
Pipeline project design, Public Works Department staff had been working with regional and
federal agencies on a new elevated flood protection levee, protecting low-lying areas including
the airport and the RWQCP. Reconciliation of these issues requires redesign of the outfall. In
addition, some project permit applications need to be re-filed. Council approval of the Kennedy
Jenks contract term extension will support the redesign and re-permitting efforts for a safer,
deeper pipe.
Design and re-permitting are anticipated to take an estimated two years, followed by
construction. Construction of the Outfall project is estimated to be completed by December 31,
2027, with engineering services during construction scheduled to be completed by the same
date.
While there is no fiscal impact associated with the contract amendment, redesign of the outfall
pipeline to be deeper is expected to increase construction cost. Staff cannot provide a precise
estimate of ultimate project construction cost at this time, but for context, the pipeline
construction cost estimate from the initial design work was approximately $11 million.
The design and construction of the project are included in the Wastewater Treatment Enterprise
Fund, Capital Improvement Program using Outfall Design (WQ-19002) and Outfall Pipeline
Construction (WQ-19000), respectively. The project costs are shared among the City’s partner
agencies, with Palo Alto’s share being 38.16%.
This project is part of the Plant’s major capital improvement program funded by Palo Alto and its
five additional partner agencies. The five partner agencies are regularly updated about both the
need for and the progress on wastewater treatment capital work. Updates are provided each
year at an annual meeting and at other periodic meetings established to inform partner agency
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staff about the major capital improvement program. With respect to Palo Alto itself, the open
meetings on the budget process serve as the main vehicle for engaging the community on both
new projects such as this and associated rate impacts.
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. C20175537
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND
KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC.
This Amendment No. 2 (this “Amendment”) to Contract No. C20175537 (the “Contract” as
defined below) is entered into as of June 12, 2023, by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a
California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC., a
California corporation, located at 1500 NE Irving Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232
(“CONSULTANT”). CITY and CONSULTANT are referred to collectively as the “Parties” in this
Amendment.
R E C I T A L S
A. The Contract (as defined below) was entered into by and between the Parties hereto
for the provision of providing engineering design and support services for a new outfall pipeline at
the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), as detailed therein.
B. The Parties entered into Amendment No. 1 to extend the contract term by six (6)
months through June 30, 2023, at no additional cost to the City, as detailed therein.
C. The Parties now wish to amend the Contract in order to extend the contract term by
fifty-five (55) months through December 31, 2027, at no additional cost to the City, as detailed
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Amendment, the Parties agree:
SECTION 1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Amendment:
a. Contract. The term “Contract” shall mean Contract No. C20175537
between CONSULTANT and CITY, dated August 12, 2019, as amended by:
Amendment No. 1, dated December 14, 2022
b. Other Terms. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment
shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Contract.
SECTION 2. Section 2 “TERM” of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution through the earlier of
December 31, 2027, or completion of the services in accordance with the Schedule of Performance
attached at Exhibit “B” unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement.”
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SECTION 3. The following exhibit(s) to the Contract is/are hereby amended or added, as
indicated below, to read as set forth in the attachment(s) to this Amendment, which is/are hereby
incorporated in full into this Amendment and into the Contract by this reference:
a. Exhibit “B” entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 2”,
AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS.
SECTION 4. Legal Effect. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other provisions of the
Contract, including any exhibits thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are terms of this
Amendment and are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
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SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have by their duly authorized representatives executed
this Amendment effective as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
______________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
City Attorney or Designee
KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC.
Officer 1
By:___________________________
Name:________________________
Title:_________________________
Officer 2
By:___________________________
Name:________________________
Attachments:
Exhibit “B” entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 2” (AMENDED, REPLACES
PREVIOUS)
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Mark Minkowski, Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Patrick Huston, Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, AMENDMENT NO. 2
(AMENDED, REPLACES PREVIOUS)
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services so as to complete each milestone within the number of
weeks specified below. The time to complete each milestone may be increased or decreased by
mutual written agreement of the project managers for CONSULTANT and CITY so long as all work is
completed within the term of the Agreement. CONSULTANT shall provide a detailed schedule of
work consistent with the schedule below within 2 weeks of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Milestones Completion No. of Weeks from NTP
(NTP issued on August 21, 2019)
1. Design Re-Kickoff Meeting 02
2. Submit 100% Design (Bid Documents) 10
3. Services During Bidding 290
4. Services During Construction 436
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Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Transportation
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1426
TITLE
Approve the Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria For Evaluating Alternatives Under
Consideration for Grade Separation Projects. CEQA status – Categorically exempt under CEQA
Guidelines section 15262
RECOMMENDATION
Rail Committee and Staff recommend the City Council approve the proposed updates to the
Grade Separation Evaluation Criteria and authorize the staff and Rail Committee to use the
updated criteria for evaluating alternatives under consideration for grade separation projects.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 29, 2023, the Rail Committee discussed the grade separation evaluation criteria
adopted by the City Council in 2017 and directed the staff to incorporate elements from the
discussion to update the evaluation criteria. The Rail Committee has reviewed the revisions to
the evaluation criteria on April 26, 2023, and unanimously recommend approval of the proposed
updates to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
In September 2017, the City Council adopted the evaluation criteria in selecting a preferred
solution (a preferred alternative for each crossing) that included elements related to East-West
connectivity, Traffic congestion, Pedestrian / Bicycle circulation, Rail Operations, Costs,
Environmental Impacts, Visual Impacts, Local Access, Right Of Way Cost, and Construction.
The Matrix with a Summary of Evaluation based on Council Adopted Criteria was later
developed and refined through the Extended Community Advisory Panel (XCAP) for review of
the alternatives in consideration at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road
crossings. This matrix assisted XCAP in making recommendations of preferred alternatives to
the City Council. At the March 29, 2023 Rail Committee meeting the evaluation criteria were
further discussed to assess the needs for any additional elements. The Committee directed the
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Criteria.
ANALYSIS
Proposed Evaluation Criteria
East-West connectivity – Facilitate movement and connectedness across the
corridor for all modes of transportation
Traffic congestion – Reduce automobile delay and congestion for automobile
traffic at rail crossings to consider corridor travel times and to reduce traffic
inducement
Pedestrian / bicycle circulation – Provide clear and safe routes for pedestrians
and bicyclists seeking to cross the rail corridor, separate from automobile
traffic through and after grade separation construction
D. Rail operations – Support continued rail operations and Caltrain service
improvements
E. Cost – Consider Project Cost including Utility Relocation, Long Term
Maintenance, and Financing of the project with feasible funding sources.
F. Cost Private Property Impacts – Minimize right-of-way acquisition.
Environmental impacts – Review Sustainability, Sea Level Rise impacts, and
Reduce rail noise and vibration along the corridor.
Local access – Maintain or improve access to neighborhoods, parks, schools
and other destinations along the corridor while reducing regional traffic on
neighborhood streets.
I. Visual impacts – Minimize Consider visual and privacy changes along the rail
corridor.
J. Construction – Minimize disruption and the duration of construction
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2304-1269)1, and unanimously recommended approval of the Agreement to the City Council.
Therefore, staff and Rail Committee recommends Council to approve the updated evaluation
criteria
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1454
TITLE
Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement with Utility Management and Professional Association
of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective upon adoption through June 30, 2025, and Adopt revised
Management and Professional salary schedule; CEQA Status - Not a project
RECOMMENDATION
1. Staff recommends that Council:
Adopt a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Palo Alto and the
Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) effective
upon adoption through June 30, 2025 (Attachment A) and corresponding salary
schedule (Attachment B), and
2. Adopt revised Management and Professional salary schedules, effective December 31,
2022 through June 30, 2025 (Attachment C, revised from April 17, 2023)
BACKGROUND
In accordance with California state law regulating local public agencies, the City of Palo Alto
(City) meets and confers in good faith with our recognized labor organizations. The team of
negotiators representing the City met with labor representatives and successfully reached a
Tentative Agreement on a successor Memoranda of Agreement (MOA).
The Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) currently has 52
FTE that are covered under the MOA. City employees represented by UMPAPA include assistant
directors, managers, supervisors, and high level professional and technical employees within
the Utilities Department. The Utilities Department services electricity, natural gas, water,
wastewater, and commercial fiber optics and is divided into five divisions including Electric
Engineering and Operations, Administration, Water Gas Wastewater Engineering and
Operations, Customer Support Services, and Resource Management.
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ANALYSIS
•A 2.5 year contract term ending June 30, 2025.
•Targeted market adjustment upon adoption equivalent to 5% wage increase.
•4% general salary increase in the first full pay period following July 1, 2023, and 4% general
salary increase in the first full pay period following July 1, 2024.
•Flexible Compensation – increase base salary in order to provide more flexibility for
employees with different goals and interests allowing choices for employees:
o $100 per month compensation upon adoption
o Additional $100 per month (for a total of $200/month) effective January 2024
•Standby Pay for Operational Supervisors when assigned to respond to Utilities
emergencies such as power outages or storms.
•Pilot Program for a Utility Cost Efficiency Incentive to be explored in the upcoming
months.
•Addition of one floating holiday in recognition of days of historical significance.
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(Attachment C) adopted by Council on December 19, 20221 (ID#15004) for the following
classifications in the unrepresented Management and Professional group: Manager, Solid Waste,
Sr. Technologist, and Office of Emergency (OES) Services Director.
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Memorandum of Agreement Between Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto and the City of Palo Alto effective January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Memorandum of Agreement City of Palo Alto and Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto
Effective dates:
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Memorandum of Agreement Between Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto and the City of Palo Alto effective January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
Table of Contents
PREAMBLE .................................................................................................................................. 4
ARTICLE I – RECOGNITION .................................................................................................. 4
ARTICLE II – NO DISCRIMINATION .................................................................................... 4
ARTICLE III – PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTION .................................................................... 4
ARTICLE IV – WORK STOPPAGE AND LOCKOUTS ........................................................ 4
ARTICLE V – CITY RIGHT TO MANAGE ............................................................................ 4
ARTICLE VI – COMPENSATION ............................................................................................ 5
Section 1 – Job Families and Salary Schedule ............................................................................ 5
Section 2 – Base Salary Increases ............................................................................................... 5
Section 3 – Market Based Adjustments ...................................................................................... 5
ARTICLE VII – HEALTH BENEFITS ..................................................................................... 7
Section 1 – Group Insurance ....................................................................................................... 7
Article VIII – DEFERRED COMPENSATION MATCH ...................................................... 10
ARTICLE IX – LEAVES ........................................................................................................... 10
Section 1 – Sick Leave .............................................................................................................. 10
Section 2 – Management Annual Leave ................................................................................... 11
Section 3 – Vacation ................................................................................................................. 11
Section 4 – Bereavement .......................................................................................................... 12
Section 5 – All Other Leaves .................................................................................................... 12
Section 6 – Vacation Benefits for Deceased Employees .......................................................... 12
Section 7 – Voluntary Leave Program ...................................................................................... 12
ARTICLE X – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION .................................................................... 13
Section 1 – Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease ............. 13
Section 2 – Temporary Disability ............................................................................................. 13
ARTICLE XI – RETIREMENT PENSION ............................................................................. 13
ARTICLE XII – MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................... 15
Section 1 – Reimbursement for Relocation Expense ................................................................ 15
Section 2 – Meal allowance ...................................................................................................... 15
Section 3 – Reduction in Workforce ......................................................................................... 15
Section 4 - Contracting Out ...................................................................................................... 15
Section 5- Association Security ................................................................................................ 16
Section 6- Notification to the Association ................................................................................ 16
Section 7- Association Representative Access to Work Locations .......................................... 16
Section 8- Release Time ........................................................................................................... 16
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Section 9- Personnel Files ......................................................................................................... 16
ARTICLE XIII – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 16
Section 1 - General Provisions .................................................................................................. 16
Section 2 – Definitions.............................................................................................................. 17
Section 3 - Conduct of Grievance Procedure ............................................................................ 17
Section 4 - Grievance and Appeal Procedure ........................................................................... 17
ARTICLE XIV – FULL UNDERSTANDING ......................................................................... 18
Section 1 – Full Understanding................................................................................................. 19
Section 2 – Severability ............................................................................................................ 19
Section 3 – Good Faith ............................................................................................................. 19
Section 4 – Mid-Contract Negotiations .................................................................................... 19
Section 5 – Merit System .......................................................................................................... 19
ARTICLE XV-DURATION ...................................................................................................... 19
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Memorandum of Agreement Between Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto and the City of Palo Alto effective January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
PREAMBLE
This memorandum of Agreement between the City of Palo Alto, hereinafter referred to as the “City”, and
the Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), hereinafter referred to as
the “Association” or “UMPAPA”, has been prepared and entered into in accordance with Title I, Division
4, Sections Chapter 10, 3500-3510 of the California government Code and Chapter 12 of the City of Palo
Alto Merit System Rules and Regulations.
ARTICLE I – RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the Association as the exclusive representative of employees occupying positions in
the bargaining unit certified by the City in accordance with the decision of Arbitrator Kagel dated April 13,
2011.
ARTICLE II – NO DISCRIMINATION
The Association and the City hereby agree that there shall be no discrimination because of race, color,
age, handicap, sex, national origin, sexual or gender orientation, political or religious affiliation under this
Agreement. There shall be no discrimination in employment conditions or treatment of employees on the
basis of membership or non-membership in the Association, or participation in the lawful activities of the
Association.
ARTICLE III – PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTION
The City shall deduct Association member dues, and any other mutually agreed upon payroll deduction
from the bi-weekly pay of bargaining unit employees. The dues deduction must be authorized in writing
by the employee on an authorization form acceptable to the City and to the Association. City shall remit
the deducted dues to the Association as soon as possible after deduction.
ARTICLE IV – WORK STOPPAGE AND LOCKOUTS
The Association, its representatives or members shall not engage in or cause, instigate, encourage,
sanction or condone a work stoppage or sympathy work stoppage, withholding of services, leave of
absence abuse or work slowdown of any kind against the City of Palo Alto or its citizens by its members
during the term of this MOA. No Association member shall refuse to cross any picket line in the conduct
of the Utility business, nor shall the Association, its representatives or members discriminate in any way
towards anyone who refuses to participate in a work stoppage or any of the job actions cited above. The
City agrees that it will not lock out Association members.
ARTICLE V – CITY RIGHT TO MANAGE
The City retains and reserves, without limitation, all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities
to manage the City as stated in the City Merit Rules, Chapter 12, Section 1207(d).
Nothing in this Agreement is to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of the City’s rights and
responsibilities to manage the City and create and maintain programs and services that reflect its public's
wishes. The intent of this MOA is to establish wages, working hours, and conditions of employment with
the Association.
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ARTICLE VI – Compensation
Section 1 – Job Families and Salary Schedule
Effective the first full pay period following adoption of this Memorandum by Council, all salaries of
covered classifications shall be as listed in Appendix A.
Appendix A shall clearly outline benchmark classifications for future total compensation surveys and for
the purposes of internal alignment of the Association job families and career paths.
The parties agree to continue a jointly-staffed benchmark committee. All recommendations or research
conducted by the committee will be included in the next bargaining process.
Section 2 – Base Salary Increases
a) General Salary Increase: Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2023, salary
ranges and salaries of all represented classifications will be increased by four percent
(4.0%).
b) General Salary Increase: Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2024 salary
ranges and salaries of all represented classifications will be increased by four percent
(4.0%).
c) Effective the first pay period following Council adoption of the MOU, in lieu of additional
increases to the City’s medical premiums, hourly wages for all bargaining unit
classifications will be increased by $100 per month ($1200 per year). Employees can
utilize this cash payment for any purpose, including to cover health insurance premiums
or contribute to flexible spending accounts/457 deferred compensation plans.
d) Effective the first pay period of January 2024, all classifications will receive an additional
one hundred dollars ($100) monthly flexible compensation payment built into base hourly
rate of pay.
Section 3 – Market Based Adjustments
Within the Term of this Agreement, the City will conduct a total compensation study of UMPAPA
Benchmarked positions based on the following agencies:
Anaheim
Burbank
Mountain View
Pacific Gas and Electric
Sacramento MUD
San Jose
Sunnyvale
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The City’s total compensation study will include a geographic adjustment for agencies which are outside
of the immediate region. Those agencies receiving a geographic adjustment are: Anaheim, Burbank,
Long Beach, Sacramento MUD and Roseville. For the purposes of recruiting and retaining employees
within the Utility market place, the parties will add to the survey universe data from Pacific Gas and
Electric (PG&E) Bay Area region where data can be found. For the term of this agreement, where PG&E
data cannot be verified or acquired the parties agree to include an above-median comparator for the
purposes of calculating benchmarks.
The City’s survey is intended to provide a single source of information regarding compensation paid to
bargaining unit employees and its comparison to compensation paid by other entities. The survey data
does not obligate the City or the Association to propose or agree to any market-based adjustments. The
next total compensation study will be started 180 days prior to expiration of this agreement.
Effective the first full pay period following the adoption of the MOA, salary ranges identified
classifications will be increased in an amount sufficient to bring them to market as determined by the
City’s market study.
Section 4. Working Above Classification
Where covered employees, on a temporary basis, are assigned to perform all significant duties of a higher
classification for a period of one pay period or more, the City Manager or designee may authorize payment
within the range of the higher classification for the specified time frame. Working above classification will
not exceed six months, unless renewed at the discretion of the City Manager or designee. On expiration
of that timeframe, working above classification pay will cease and the employee will return to their former
pay level. Working above classification pay is not to exceed 10% more than the employee’s current salary
and shall be documented on a Personnel Action Form, with a description of the additional duties in the
higher classification to be performed and an end date. Any disputes with the application of this provision
shall be subject to Chapter 11 of the City’s Merit Rules.
Section 5. Standby Compensation
Utility Operations Supervisors in WGW or Electric who are assigned to standby duty shall be compensated
at the daily rate of two (2) hours at their base hourly salary on days the employee is assigned to be on
standby duty.
Section 6. Utility Cost Efficiency Incentive Pilot Program
During the term of this agreement, the parties will meet in an attempt to develop a pilot for a Utility Cost
Efficiency Incentive bonus program. The Pilot Program will be implemented only upon mutual agreement
of the City and UMPAPA but will have the following general parameters:
1. The Parties must agree on measurable objectives/criteria focused on curbing controllable
costs associated with rate increases,
2. If the agreed-upon on “measurable objectives/criteria” are met during the Pilot Program, the
City would provide a onetime non-pensionable bonus in an amount agreed to by the parties.
All covered employees who are active at the time of payment will be eligible if the
objectives/criteria are met.
3. The Pilot Program will begin and end on dates mutually agreed by the parties. However, the
pilot program will end with expiration of the current MOA between the parties unless the
parties agree in writing to an extension of the program.
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ARTICLE VII – HEALTH BENEFITS
Section 1 – Group Insurance
a) Effective Date of Coverage
For newly-hired regular employees coverage begins on the first day of the month following date of hire
for the health plan, dental plan, vision care plan, long term disability and life insurance plans if these
benefits are elected. Effective on the first of the calendar month falling sixty (60) days after adoption of
this MOA, City health premium contributions (medical, dental and vision) will be prorated for part-time
employees based on the number of hours per week the part-time employee is assigned to work. Until
that time, part-time employees will remain subject to the practice in effect at adoption of this MOA.
b) Active Employee Health Coverage
During the term of this MOA, the maximum City contribution towards medical premiums for eligible full
time employees per employee category shall be up to a maximum of the following for any plan:
Category Contribution
Effective Jan 1, 2021
For the duration of this MOA if the PEHMCA Minimum charges increase they will be included in the
City’s maximum contribution and will not result in an increase to the City’s maximum contribution rates.
c) Coverage for Domestic Partners.
1. Domestic Partnership Registered with the California Secretary of State: Employees may add
their domestic partner as a dependent to their elected health plan coverage if the domestic
partnership is registered with the Secretary of State.
2. Domestic Partner Not Registered with the California Secretary of State:; Domestic partners who
meet the requirements of the City of Palo Alto Declaration of Domestic Partnership , and are
registered with the Human Resources Department, will be eligible for a stipend of two hundred
and eighty four dollars ($284) per month toward the cost of an individual health plan. Evidence
of premium payment will be required with request for reimbursement.
d) Alternative Medical Benefit Program
If a regular employee and/or the employee’s dependent(s) are eligible for medical insurance
through another employer-sponsored or association medical plan, the employee may opt for
alternative medical insurance coverage through the other employer-sponsored or association
plan and waives his/her right to the City of Palo Alto’s medical insurance coverage for same
individuals. Employees waiving City coverage may receive a stipend of $284 per month.
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e) Retiree Health Plan
a. Employees Hired Prior to January 1, 2004
Monthly City-paid premium contributions for a retiree-selected health plan through the CalPERS Health
Benefits Program will be made as provided under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
The City's contribution for an employee hired before January 1, 2004 and whose retirement date is on or
after May 1, 2011 shall be the same contribution amount it makes from time to time for active City
employees.
b. Post - 1/1/04 Hires
Government Code section 22893 applies to those Unit members hired after January I, 2004, and
provides that, upon retirement from the City an employee is eligible for 50% of the specified employer
health premium contribution after ten (10) years of service credit, provided at least five of those years
were performed at the City of Palo Alto. After ten years of service credit, each additional service credit
year increases the employer contribution percentage by 5% until, at twenty (20) years' service credit;
the employee will be eligible upon retirement for 100% of the specified employer contribution and 90%
of the contribution for their dependent coverage. The City of Palo Alto's health premium contribution
for eligible post - 1/1/04 hires shall be the minimum contribution set by PERS under section Government
Code section 22893.
For employees hired prior to January 1, 2004 who wish to opt in to Government code section 22893,
the City provided a 90 calendar day period, in which employees hired prior to January 1, 2004 will have
the opportunity to opt in to Government code section 22893. For a 90 day period following adoption of
this agreement by Council, the City will offer a one-time opt in to Government code section 22893 for
employees hired prior to 12/1/2013.
f) Dental Plan
1. The City shall pay covered plan charges on behalf of all eligible employees and dependents.
Dependents include eligible domestic partners as defined in Section 1 subsection c of this
Article VII, Health Benefits.
2. The City’s Dental Plan provides the following:
a. Maximum Benefits per Calendar Year- $2,000 per person
b. Lifetime Maximum for Orthodontics- The City will pay up to $2,000.00 for orthodontia
coverage (not included in annual dental maximum)
c. Major Dental Services 50% UCR*
d. Orthodontics 50% UCR*
e. Basic Benefits (All other covered services)
i) First Calendar Year of Eligibility 70% UCR*
ii) Subsequent Calendar Years 70%-100%
iii) *Usual, Customary, and Reasonable
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iv) For each dental plan member, the percentage of coverage for basic benefits will
begin at 70% for the first calendar year of coverage and increase by 10% (up to a
maximum of 100%) effective the first day of the next calendar year as long as
the member utilizes the plan at least once during the current year. Per the Delta
Dental contract effective October 1, 2005, if the member does not use the plan
during the current year, the percentage of coverage for the next calendar year
shall remain unchanged from the current year.
v) If a dental plan member loses coverage under the plan, the applicable
percentage of coverage for basic benefits provided during any future period of
coverage will commence at 70% as if the dental plan member was a new
enrollee. Examples of when a member might lose coverage under the plan
include:
• Employee goes on an unpaid leave of absence and elects not to pay the
required dental premiums for his/her family’s coverage during the leave.
• Employee elects to drop one or more covered dependents from the plan
during an open enrollment period so that they might be covered on a
spouse’s non-City of Palo Alto dental plan.
g) Vision Care
1. The City shall provide vision care coverage for employee and dependents. Coverage is
administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). The plan will provide an exam every 12 months;
lenses every 24 months; frames every 24 months, all subject to a twenty dollar ($20) co-
payment as defined in the Vision Services Benefits Plan A schedule.
2. Dependents include eligible domestic partners as defined in Section 1, Subsection c of this
Article VII, Health Benefits.
h) No dual coverage for dental and vision benefits. When a City employee is married to or has a
registered domestic partner with the California Secretary of State with another City employee, each
shall only be covered once. (as an individual or as a spouse of the other City employees, but not both)
and dependent children, if any, shall be covered by only one spouse.
i) Basic Life Insurance
The City shall provide a basic group term life insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D) coverage, in an amount equal to the employee's annual basic pay (rounded to the next
highest $1,000) at no-cost to the employee. AD&D pays an additional amount equal to the
employee’s annual basic pay (rounded to the next highest $1,000).
j) Supplemental Life And AD&D Insurance
An employee may, at his/her cost, purchase additional life insurance and additional AD&D
coverage equal to one- or two-times his or her annual salary. The maximum amount of life
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insurance available to the employee is up to $325,000 and the maximum amount of AD&D
coverage available is up to $325,000.
k) Long Term Disability Insurance
The City shall provide long term disability (LTD) insurance with a benefit of 2/3 monthly salary, up
to a maximum benefit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per month. The LTD plan will have a
waiting period of sixty days, as provided by the applicable carrier agreement. The City shall pay the
premium for the first six thousand dollars ($6,000) of base monthly salary. For employees whose
base monthly salary exceeds six thousand dollars ($6,000), the employee shall pay the cost of the
required premium based upon their monthly salary between six thousand dollars ($6,000) and
fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
l) Employee Assistance Plan
The Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides employees with confidential personal counseling, work
and family related issues, eldercare, substance abuse, etc. In addition, EAP programs provide a
valuable tool for supervisors to refer troubled employees to professional outside help. This service
staffed by experienced clinicians is available to employees and their dependents by calling a toll-free
phone line twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days a week. Guidance is also available online.
Article VIII – Deferred Compensation Match
Effective January 1, 2019 the City will match employee contributions into their City approved 457 plans
up to a maximum of $4000. No combination of Employee and Employer funds can exceed the IRS limits
for City approved 457 plans. The table below is for illustrative purposes only:
ARTICLE IX – LEAVES
Section 1 – Sick Leave
a) Sick leave shall be accrued bi-weekly provided the employee has been in a pay status for 50 percent
or more of a bi-weekly pay period. Sick leave shall be accrued at the rate of 3.7 hours per bi-weekly
pay period for those employees working a forty-hour duty schedule. Those assigned work schedules,
which are greater or lesser than forty hours will accrue sick leave at the ratio of their work schedule
to forty hours.
b) Employees may use up to twenty hours of sick leave per calendar year for personal business. The
scheduling of such leave is subject to the approval of the appropriate level of Management.
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c) Employees leaving the municipal service shall forfeit all accumulated sick leave, except as otherwise
provided by law and by Section 609 of the Merit Rules and Regulations. In the event that notice of
resignation is given, sick leave may be used only through the day which was designated as the final
day of work by such notice.
d) Employees that were hired before December 1, 1983 and who leave the municipal service in good
standing, or who die while employed in good standing by the city, and who have fifteen or more years
of continuous service shall receive compensation for unused sick leave hours in a sum equal to two
and one-half percent of their unused sick leave hours multiplied by their years of continuous service
and their basic hourly rate of pay at termination. Full sick leave accrual will be paid in the event of
termination due to disability. See Merit System Rules and Regulations, Chapter 6, Section 609.
e) Up to nine days of sick leave per calendar year may be used for illness in the immediate family,
including a registered domestic partner.
f) Employees eligible, as specified above if hired before December 1, 1983, to be compensated for sick
leave may annually convert sick leave hours in excess of 600 to cash or deferred compensation,
according to the formula set forth above, up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year.
Section 2 – Management Annual Leave
At the beginning of each calendar year designated exempt employees will be credited with 80 hours of
management annual leave. This leave is granted in recognition of the extra hours exempt employees work
over their regular schedule. This leave may be taken as paid time off, added to vacation accrual (subject
to vacation accrual limitations), taken as cash or taken as deferred compensation. When time off is taken
under this provision, 10-hour shift workers will receive one shift off for each 8 hours charged. Entitlement
under this provision will be reduced on a prorated basis for part-time status, or according to the number
of months in paid status during the fiscal year; employees who have used more than the pro-rated share
at the time they leave City service shall be required to repay the balance or have it deducted from their
final check. Unused balances as of the end of the calendar year will be paid in cash unless a different
option as indicated above is elected by the employee.
Section 3 – Vacation
Vacation will be accrued when an employee is in pay status and will be credited on a bi-weekly basis. Total
vacation accrual at any one time may not exceed three times the annual rate of accrual. Each eligible
employee shall accrue vacation at the following rate for continuous service performed in pay status:
a) Less than nine years. For employees completing less than nine years continuous service: 120 hours
vacation leave per year; provided that:
The City manager is authorized to adjust the annual vacation accrual of employees hired on or
after July 1, 2001, to provide up to 40 additional hours (i.e., to a maximum annual accrual of 160
hours) for service with a prior employer.
b) Nine, but less than fourteen years. For employees completing nine, but not more than fourteen years
continuous service; 160 hours vacation per year.
c) Fourteen, but less than nineteen years. For employees completing fourteen, but not more than
nineteen years continuous service; 180 hours vacation leave per year.
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d) Nineteen or more years. For employees completing nineteen or more years continuous service; 200
hours vacation leave per year.
e) Employees are eligible to cash out vacation accrual balances in excess of 80 hours. An employee may
cash out a minimum of eight (8) hours to a maximum of 120 hours of accrued vacation provided the
employee has taken 80 vacation hours in the previous 12 months and has followed the election
procedures set forth in this section.
Employees must elect the number of vacation hours they will cash-out during the next calendar year,
up to the maximum of 120 hours. The election will apply only to vacation hours that are accrued in
the next calendar year and that are eligible for cash-out.
The election to cash-out vacation hours in each designated year will be irrevocable. This means that
employees who elect to cash-out vacation hours must cash-out the number of accrued hours pre-
designated on the election form.
Employees who do not elect a cash-out amount by December 31 of the prior calendar year will be
deemed to have waived the right to cash out any leave in the following tax year and will not be eligible
to cash-out vacation hours in the next tax year. Employees who elect cash-out amounts may request
a cash-out at any time in the designated tax year by submitting a cash-out form to payroll. Payroll will
complete the cash-out upon request, provided the requested cash-out amount has accrued and is
consistent with the amount the employee pre-designated. If the full amount of hours designated for
cash-out is not available at the time of cash-out request, the maximum available will be paid. For
employees who have not requested cash-out of the elected amount by November 1 of each year,
Payroll will automatically cash-out the elected amount, or the maximum available amount, in a
paycheck issued on or after the payroll date including November 1.
Section 4 – Bereavement
Leave of absence with pay of three days may be granted to an employee by the head of his/her
department in the event of death in the employee’s immediate family, which is defined for purposes of
this section as wife, husband, son, son-in-law, step-son, daughter, daughter-in-law, step-daughter,
mother, mother-in-law, father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother,
grandmother-in-law, grandfather, grandfather-in-law, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, registered
domestic partner, or a close relative residing in the household of employee. Such leave shall be at full pay
and shall not be charged against the employee’s accrued vacation or sick leave. Requests for leave in
excess of three days shall be subject to the approval of a Council-Appointed Officer for employees under
his/her control.
Section 5 – All Other Leaves
For all other leaves of absence refer to Chapters 5 and 8 of the City’s Merit Rules and Regulations.
Section 6 – Vacation Benefits for Deceased Employees
An employee who is eligible for vacation leave and who dies while in the municipal service shall have the
amount of any accrued vacation paid to the employee's estate within thirty days. This proration will be
computed at the last basic rate of pay.
Section 7 – Voluntary Leave Program
If permitted by agreement between the City and the Association, members of the Association may
participate in the "Voluntary Leave Program" to assist in maintaining the pay of an employee who is
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eligible by virtue of a qualifying catastrophic medical condition. Such participation, when authorized by
City- Association agreement, shall be allowed only as long as the donors remain anonymous (unless
disclosure is required by law).
Section 8 Floating Holiday – Days of Historical Significance
Employees will be provided one floating holiday each calendar year in acknowledgement of days of
historical significance. The employee with prior approval from their supervisor can use this floating
holiday at any time during the year. This holiday has no cash value and will expire if unused.
ARTICLE X – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Section 1 – Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease
Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease will be required to report to
management to discuss his or her status and ability to return to work on restricted or unrestricted duty,
subject to the limitations imposed by applicable law. This requirement is not meant to unreasonably
restrict employee’s activities while off work due to such incapacity as long as such activities are cleared
by the treating physician, treating program or alternative treatment program and the employee is
available for restricted or unrestricted duty as soon as medical clearance can be received.
Section 2 – Temporary Disability
While temporarily disabled, employees shall be entitled to use accrued sick leave for the first three (3)
days following the date of injury and thereafter shall be paid full base salary for a period not to exceed
fifty-seven (57) calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays), unless hospitalized, in which
case employees shall be paid full base salary for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from date of injury.
For any temporary disability continuing beyond the time limits set forth above, employees shall be paid
two-thirds (66.66%) of their full base salary at the time of injury for the duration of such temporary
disability in conformance with State law.
During the period of temporary disability, an employee’s eligibility for health, dental, life, LTD, or other
insured program will continue with City contributions at the same rate as for active employees and
vacation and sick leave benefits shall continue to accrue. In case of temporary disability beyond the time
limits set forth above, sick leave and vacation benefits shall not be accrued.
ARTICLE XI – RETIREMENT PENSION
a) Employees hired before July 17, 2010
1. Retirement formula. Effective pay period inclusive of 1/6/07, the City’s Public Employees’
Retirement System (PERS) benefits changed to the 2.7%@ 55 formula for non-safety
members (from 2% @55).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2.7%@55 retirement formula will pay the full
eight percent (8%) employee contribution.
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3. Final compensation. Final compensation for purposes of retirement shall be as set forth in the
City’s contract with CalPERS, including, when applicable, the Government Code Section 20692
Optional Benefit.
b) Employees hired on or after July 17, 2010.
1. Retirement formula. For miscellaneous employees hired on or after July 17, 2010, or on or
after January 1, 2013 who are not subject to the pension formula in the Public Employees’
Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), the City offers the CalPERS retirement formula two percent
(2.0%) of final salary at age sixty (60).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2%@60 retirement formula will pay the full
seven percent (7%) employee contribution.
3. Final compensation. Final compensation for purposes of retirement shall be as set forth in the
City’s contract with CalPERS, including, when applicable, the Government Code Section 20692
Optional Benefit or as required by law.
c) New Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are “new members” as defined by the California
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), will be subject to the terms of that statute including
but not limited to the following provisions:
1. Retirement formula. Effective for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, the PEPRA
requires the City to provide new employees, as defined in that law, the CalPERS retirement
formula two percent of final salary at age 62 (2%@62).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2%@62 formula shall pay at least 50 percent
of the total normal cost or the same contribution rate as “similarly situated” employees,
whichever is higher.
3. Final compensation. Final compensation for employees under the 2%@62 benefit shall be as
set forth in PEPRA, including calculation based on the average of three highest consecutive
years and a cap on pensionable compensation (currently $136,440) based on IRS limits for
employers that do not participate in social security.
d) Effective as soon as administratively feasible but no sooner than the first full pay period of March
2019, bargaining unit employees shall contribute 1% of their salary toward the employer cost of
retirement.
Pensions Group Pension
Formula Employer Side Contribution from
2.7@ 55 8% 1% 9%
2@60 7% 1% 8%
2@62 50% of the normal Cost 1% Will fluctuate
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(Currently 6.25%) (Currently 7.25%)
e) Employee CalPERS contributions tax deferred. Employee CalPERS contributions shall be made on a tax
deferred basis, in accordance with Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. All provisions of
this subsection are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with IRS regulations.
ARTICLE XII – MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1 – Reimbursement for Relocation Expense
The City of Palo Alto, in rare instances, may, provide a Basic Relocation Benefits Package for new
employees, upon the approval of the City Manager or designated subordinate. In addition, the provision
of “Optional Benefits”, or portions thereof, may be extended for exceptional circumstances and only by
approval of the City Manager or designee. The details of the Relocation Expense program are specified in
the City’s Relocation Expense policy.
Section 2 – Meal allowance
Employees assigned to attend night meetings or who travel for business purposes are eligible to receive
reimbursement as described by City policy. This provision covers only receipted meals actually taken and
submitted for reimbursement.
Section 3 – Reduction in Workforce
The City will make every effort to provide written notice of its intent to lay off employees in this unit and
will meet with Association upon request to discuss alternatives to layoff.
Section 4 - Contracting Out
a. As provided in subsection b, the City shall provide notice of any planned action(s) that would
result in the layoff of one or more Association bargaining unit members and where either of the
following apply:
1. The planned City action(s) is to contract out work historically and exclusively performed
by Association bargaining unit members;
2. The planned City action is to substantially increase the scope or amount of work
historically but not exclusively performed by Association bargaining unit members (e.g.
work shared with other City employees outside the Association bargaining unit or
contractors).
b. The City shall deliver written notice to the Association at least thirty (30) days before it
implements any action(s) described in subsection a. Within seven (7) days after it receives such
notice, the Association may deliver to the City’s Chief People Officer a written request to meet
and discuss the effects of the City action(s). After the City’s receipt of such request, the parties
will promptly meet and undertake discussions. The discussions will conclude no later than the
thirtieth (30th) day following the Association’s receipt of the City’s notice of the planned action(s),
as described above. Thereafter, the City may implement the action(s) without further discussion
as originally planned or as modified as a result of such discussions. If the Association does not
deliver timely notice of its desire to meet and discuss the effects of the action(s) identified in the
City’s notice, the City may proceed with the planned action(s).
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c. The City retains its right to determine the methods, means, and personnel by which services are
carried out at its sole discretion in circumstances no covered by subsection a above.
Section 5- Association Security
a) When a person is hired in any of the covered job classifications, the City shall notify that person that
the Association is the recognized bargaining representative for the employee in said Association and
give the employee a current copy of the Memorandum of Agreement.
b) Members of the Association Board may use a reasonable amount of on-duty time without loss of pay
to meet with the City specifically related to representation of employees.
For purposes of this section, representation shall include:
(i) Meetings with represented employees or the City related to a grievance or disciplinary action,
including investigation and preparation time.
(ii) Any meeting with the City related to benefits, working conditions or other terms and conditions of
employment.
Section 6- Notification to the Association
The Association shall be informed in advance in writing by the City before any proposed changes not
covered by this Memorandum of Agreement are made in benefits, working conditions, or other terms
and conditions of employment which require meet and confer or meet and consult process.
Section 7- Association Representative Access to Work Locations
Employee and nonemployee representatives of the Association will be granted access to City work
locations to conduct business related to the administration or negotiation of the parties' Memorandum
of Agreement, as long as advance arrangements for such visits have been made with the affected
department manager and no disruption of work occurs.
Section 8- Release Time
The Association Chair, Vice-Chair or his or her-designee in the representation unit may use a reasonable
amount of time without loss of pay for matters related to the bargaining process, labor relations, and
administration of the MOA, violations of the MOA, grievances, disciplinary
Section 9- Personnel Files
Records of all disciplinary actions shall be kept in the central personnel file. Employees shall be entitled
to sign and date all action forms in their personnel files. Employees are entitled to review their
personnel files upon written request or to authorize, in writing, review by their Association
representatives. An employee shall be allowed, copies of materials in an employee's personnel file.
ARTICLE XIII – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1 - General Provisions
The City and the Association recognize that early settlement of grievances is essential to sound
employee-employer relations. The parties seek to establish a mutually satisfactory method for the
settlement of Association grievances as provided for below. In presenting a grievance the aggrieved
and/or his or her representative is assured freedom from restraint, interference, coercion,
discrimination or reprisal.
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Section 2 – Definitions
Grievance means an unresolved complaint or dispute regarding the interpretation or application of this
Memorandum of Agreement, excluding however those provisions of this MOA which specifically provide
that the decision of any City official shall be final, the interpretation or application of those provisions
not being subject to the grievance.
Section 3 - Conduct of Grievance Procedure
a) An aggrieved employee may be represented by the Association or may represent himself/herself in
preparing and presenting a grievance at any level of review. No grievance settlement may be made
in violation of an existing merit rule or memorandum of agreement.
b) An employee and the representative steward, if any, may use a reasonable amount of work time so
long as there is no disruption of work, in conferring about and presenting a grievance. Requests for
release time to prepare grievances shall be made in advance and approved by the immediate
supervisor.
c) The time limits specified in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement in writing of the
aggrieved employee or the Association and the reviewer concerned.
d) Should a decision not be rendered within a stipulated time limit, the grievant may immediately
appeal to the next step.
e) The grievance shall be considered settled if the decision of any step is not appealed within the
specified time limit.
f) Grievances shall be made in writing and submitted on forms provided by the City. The written
grievance shall contain clear, factual and concise language, including: (1) the name of the grievant;
(2) a statement of the facts upon which the grievance is based, including relevant dates, times and
places; (3) specific provisions of this Agreement the grievant alleges has been violated; (4) a
summary of any steps taken toward resolution; and (5) the action the grievant believes will resolve
the grievance.
g) Any retroactivity on monetary grievances shall be limited to the date of occurrence, except in no
case will retroactivity be granted prior to three months before the grievance was filed in writing.
h) For purposes of time limits, “working days” are considered to be Monday through Friday, exclusive
of City holidays.
i) If a mutually agreed solution is reached during any step of this grievance procedure, the agreement
shall be placed in writing and signed by the City and the grievant or Association.
j) Upon request of either party, meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held at any step in the
grievance procedure.
Section 4 - Grievance and Appeal Procedure
Step I. Informal Discussion
Within fifteen (15) working days after the incident or discovery of the incident on which the grievance is
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based the aggrieved employee shall present the grievance action to his or her immediate supervisor and
attempt to resolve the grievance through informal discussions. Every attempt will be made to settle the
issue at this level.
Step II. Formal Grievance
If the grievance is not resolved through the informal discussion in Step 1 the employee will reduce the
grievance to writing and submit copies to the Department head or his or her designee within fifteen (15)
working days of the discussion with the immediate. The Department Head or designee shall have fifteen
(15) working days from the receipt of a written grievance to review the matter and prepare a written
statement.
Step III. Human Resources Director
If the grievance is not resolved and/or the aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the Step II decision,
the grievant may appeal to the Human Resource Director or his or her designee in writing within fifteen
(15) working days of the receipt of the Department Head's response. The written appeal to the Human
Resources level shall include a copy of the original grievance, the Department Head’s decision at Step II,
and a clear statement of the reasons for appeal. Within fifteen (15) working days, after receiving the
written appeal, the Human Resource Director shall review the matter and prepare a written statement.
If a mutually agreed solution is reached during this process the agreement shall be placed in writing and
signed.
Step IV. City Manager /Arbitration
If the grievance is not resolved at Step III, the aggrieved employee may choose between final and
binding resolution of the grievance through appeal to the City Manager or through appeal to final and
binding arbitration. For the term of this Memorandum of Agreement, appeals to final and binding
arbitration may be processed only with Association approval. All Step IV appeals must be filed in writing
at the Human Resources Department Office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the Human
Resource Director’s decision at Step 3.
If the grievant or appellant elects final and binding resolution by the City Manager, the City Manager will
choose the methods he or she considers appropriate to review and settle the grievance. The City
Manager shall render a written decision to all parties directly involved within fifteen (15) working days
after receiving the grievant/appellant’s appeal.
If the grievant/appellant elects final and binding arbitration in accordance with this provision, the
parties shall mutually select an arbitrator. In the event the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, they
shall mutually request a panel of five arbitrators from the California State Conciliation Service or from
the American Arbitration Association if either party objects to the State Conciliation Service, and select
an arbitrator by the alternate strike method.
The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction and authority only to interpret, apply, or determine compliance
with the provisions of this Memorandum of Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without power to make
any decision contrary to, or inconsistent with or modifying in any way, the terms of this Memorandum
Of Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without authority to require the City to delegate or relinquish any
powers which by State law or City Charter the City cannot delegate or relinquish. Copies of the
arbitrator's decision shall be submitted to the City, the aggrieved employee and the Association. All
direct costs emanating from the arbitration procedure shall be paid in full by the party in which the
decision was found against.
ARTICLE XIV – FULL UNDERSTANDING
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Section 1 – Full Understanding
The Memorandum of Agreement contains the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the
matters set forth herein.
Section 2 – Severability
If, at the conclusion of any applicable appeals, any provision of this Memorandum of Agreement is
ultimately held invalid and unenforceable by a decision of the relevant Court or Administrative Agency of
competent jurisdiction such holding shall apply only to the provision(s) of this Memorandum of
Agreement specified in the decision. Such decision shall not invalidate any other portion of this
Memorandum of Understanding, and the unaffected provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The
Parties agree that within ten (10) days after the date of such decision, they shall meet and confer in an
effort to negotiate a substitute for the invalidated provision(s).
Section 3 – Good Faith
Ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations enacted pursuant to this Memorandum of Agreement that
regulate matters within the scope of representation shall, to the extent they are within the scope of
representation, be administered in good faith.
Section 4 – Mid-Contract Negotiations
Subjects within the scope of representation that are not covered by this Memorandum of Agreement
remain subject to the duty to meet and confer in good faith on timely notice and request. Neither party
is obligated to meet and confer over matters within the scope of representation covered by this
Memorandum of Agreement, except for purposes of negotiating over the terms of a successor to this
Memorandum of Agreement.
Section 5 – Merit System
Merit System Rules and Regulations, during the term of this Memorandum of Agreement, Management
may propose certain changes in the City Merit System Rules and Regulations. With regard to such changes
which pertain to the representation unit, the parties agree to review, and upon request, meet and confer
regarding the changes.
ARTICLE XV-DURATION This Memorandum of Agreement shall become effective once the Memorandum of Agreement is signed by the parties hereto and adopted by the City Council. This Memorandum of Agreement shall remain in
effect through June 30, 2025. At the request of either party negotiation of a successor agreement shall
commence, however they should begin no sooner than 6 months prior to expiration of this agreement
and no later than 3 months prior to the expiration of this agreement.
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Table of Contents
PREAMBLE .................................................................................................................................. 4
ARTICLE I – RECOGNITION .................................................................................................. 4
ARTICLE II – NO DISCRIMINATION .................................................................................... 4
ARTICLE III – PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTION .................................................................... 4
ARTICLE IV – WORK STOPPAGE AND LOCKOUTS ........................................................ 4
ARTICLE V – CITY RIGHT TO MANAGE ............................................................................ 4
ARTICLE VI – COMPENSATION ............................................................................................ 5
Section 1 – Job Families and Salary Schedule ............................................................................ 5
Section 2 – Base Salary Increases ............................................................................................... 5
Section 3 – Market Based Adjustments ...................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE VII – HEALTH BENEFITS ..................................................................................... 7
Section 1 – Group Insurance ....................................................................................................... 7
Article VIII – DEFERRED COMPENSATION MATCH ...................................................... 11
ARTICLE IX – LEAVES ........................................................................................................... 11
Section 1 – Sick Leave .............................................................................................................. 11
Section 2 – Management Annual Leave ................................................................................... 12
Section 3 – Vacation ................................................................................................................. 12
Section 4 – Bereavement .......................................................................................................... 13
Section 5 – All Other Leaves .................................................................................................... 13
Section 6 – Vacation Benefits for Deceased Employees .......................................................... 13
Section 7 – Voluntary Leave Program ...................................................................................... 13
ARTICLE X – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION .................................................................... 13
Section 1 – Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease ............. 14
Section 2 – Temporary Disability ............................................................................................. 14
ARTICLE XI – RETIREMENT PENSION ............................................................................. 14
ARTICLE XII – MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................... 15
Section 1 – Reimbursement for Relocation Expense ................................................................ 16
Section 2 – Meal allowance ...................................................................................................... 16
Section 3 – Reduction in Workforce ......................................................................................... 16
Section 4 - Contracting Out ...................................................................................................... 16
Section 5- Association Security ................................................................................................ 16
Section 6- Notification to the Association ................................................................................ 17
Section 7- Association Representative Access to Work Locations .......................................... 17
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Section 8- Release Time ........................................................................................................... 17
Section 9- Personnel Files ......................................................................................................... 17
ARTICLE XIII – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 17
Section 1 - General Provisions .................................................................................................. 17
Section 2 – Definitions.............................................................................................................. 17
Section 3 - Conduct of Grievance Procedure ............................................................................ 17
Section 4 - Grievance and Appeal Procedure ........................................................................... 18
ARTICLE XIV – FULL UNDERSTANDING ......................................................................... 19
Section 1 – Full Understanding................................................................................................. 19
Section 2 – Severability ............................................................................................................ 19
Section 3 – Good Faith ............................................................................................................. 20
Section 4 – Mid-Contract Negotiations .................................................................................... 20
Section 5 – Merit System .......................................................................................................... 20
ARTICLE XV-DURATION ...................................................................................................... 20
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PREAMBLE
This memorandum of Agreement between the City of Palo Alto, hereinafter referred to as the “City”, and
the Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), hereinafter referred to as
the “Association” or “UMPAPA”, has been prepared and entered into in accordance with Title I, Division
4, Sections Chapter 10, 3500-3510 of the California government Code and Chapter 12 of the City of Palo
Alto Merit System Rules and Regulations.
ARTICLE I – RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the Association as the exclusive representative of employees occupying positions in
the bargaining unit certified by the City in accordance with the decision of Arbitrator Kagel dated April 13,
2011.
ARTICLE II – NO DISCRIMINATION
The Association and the City hereby agree that there shall be no discrimination because of race, color,
age, handicap, sex, national origin, sexual or gender orientation, political or religious affiliation under this
Agreement. There shall be no discrimination in employment conditions or treatment of employees on the
basis of membership or non-membership in the Association, or participation in the lawful activities of the
Association.
ARTICLE III – PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTION
The City shall deduct Association member dues, and any other mutually agreed upon payroll deduction
from the bi-weekly pay of bargaining unit employees. The dues deduction must be authorized in writing
by the employee on an authorization form acceptable to the City and to the Association. City shall remit
the deducted dues to the Association as soon as possible after deduction.
ARTICLE IV – WORK STOPPAGE AND LOCKOUTS
The Association, its representatives or members shall not engage in or cause, instigate, encourage,
sanction or condone a work stoppage or sympathy work stoppage, withholding of services, leave of
absence abuse or work slowdown of any kind against the City of Palo Alto or its citizens by its members
during the term of this MOA. No Association member shall refuse to cross any picket line in the conduct
of the Utility business, nor shall the Association, its representatives or members discriminate in any way
towards anyone who refuses to participate in a work stoppage or any of the job actions cited above. The
City agrees that it will not lock out Association members.
ARTICLE V – CITY RIGHT TO MANAGE
The City retains and reserves, without limitation, all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities
to manage the City as stated in the City Merit Rules, Chapter 12, Section 1207(d).
Nothing in this Agreement is to be interpreted as constituting a waiver of the City’s rights and
responsibilities to manage the City and create and maintain programs and services that reflect its public's
wishes. The intent of this MOA is to establish wages, working hours, and conditions of employment with
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ARTICLE VI – Compensation
Section 1 – Job Families and Salary Schedule
Effective the first full pay period following adoption of this Memorandum by Council, all salaries of
covered classifications shall be as listed in Appendix A.
Appendix A shall clearly outline benchmark classifications for future total compensation surveys and for
the purposes of internal alignment of the Association job families and career paths.
The parties agree to continue a jointly-staffed benchmark committee. All recommendations or research
conducted by the committee will be included in the next bargaining process.
Section 2 – Base Salary Increases
a) General Salary Increase: Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2023, salary
ranges and salaries of all represented classifications will be increased by four percent
(4.0%).
b) General Salary Increase: Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2024 salary
ranges and salaries of all represented classifications will be increased by four percent
(4.0%).
c) Effective the first pay period following Council adoption of the MOU, in lieu of additional
increases to the City’s medical premiums, hourly wages for all bargaining unit
classifications will be increased by $100 per month ($1200 per year). Employees can
utilize this cash payment for any purpose, including to cover health insurance premiums
or contribute to flexible spending accounts/457 deferred compensation plans.
d) Effective the first pay period of January 2024, all classifications will receive an additional
one hundred dollars ($100) monthly flexible compensation payment built into base hourly
rate of pay.
During the term of this agreement there will be no base salary increase (0%).
For the purpose of reference and discussion the parties may bring whichever relevant data points are
available, but both agree that the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics “BLS” provides the most
widely accepted and utilized data for determining the cost of living for a given region. The BLS is
intended to provide a single source of information regarding inflationary impacts within the local
economy. The BLS data does not obligate the City or the Association to propose or agree to any base
salary adjustments.
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a) The methodology for implementing base salary increases will be to: Increase the top salary
range of the benchmarked positions within each job family by the above listed base salary
increase, while maintaining a 25% differential between the top and bottom of the selected
salary range then
b) Adjust the salary range of the linked positions within each job family based on their differential
from the benchmarked position.
c) Each individual’s base salary will be increased by the same percentage that was applied to their
position’s salary range in a) or b) above.
d) If an individual’s salary would be reduced based on the implementation of the new salary
schedule, then that employee will remain at their current salary until a time when the listed
salary is equal to their current pay.
e) For the purposes of this contract only, in implementing changes to the salary range individuals
below the new salary minimum will be brought up to the new minimum.
Section 3 – Market Based Adjustments
Within the Term of this Agreement, the City will conduct a total compensation study of UMPAPA
Benchmarked positions based on the following agencies:
Anaheim
Burbank
Mountain View
Pacific Gas and Electric
Sacramento MUD
San Jose
Sunnyvale
The City’s total compensation study will include a geographic adjustment for agencies which are outside
of the immediate region. Those agencies receiving a geographic adjustment are: Anaheim, Burbank,
Long Beach, Sacramento MUD and Roseville. For the purposes of recruiting and retaining employees
within the Utility market place, the parties will add to the survey universe data from Pacific Gas and
Electric (PG&E) Bay Area region where data can be found. For the term of this agreement, where PG&E
data cannot be verified or acquired the parties agree to include an above-median comparator for the
purposes of calculating benchmarks.
The City’s survey is intended to provide a single source of information regarding compensation paid to
bargaining unit employees and its comparison to compensation paid by other entities. The survey data
does not obligate the City or the Association to propose or agree to any market-based adjustments. The
next total compensation study will be started 180 days prior to expiration of this agreement.
Effective the first full pay period following the adoption of the MOA, salary ranges identified
classifications will be increased in an amount sufficient to bring them to market as determined by the
City’s market study.
Section 4. Working Above Classification
Where covered employees, on a temporary basis, are assigned to perform all significant duties of a higher
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classification for a period of one pay period or more, the City Manager or designee may authorize payment
within the range of the higher classification for the specified time frame. Working above classification will
not exceed six months, unless renewed at the discretion of the City Manager or designee. On expiration
of that timeframe, working above classification pay will cease and the employee will return to their former
pay level. Working above classification pay is not to exceed 10% more than the employee’s current salary
and shall be documented on a Personnel Action Form, with a description of the additional duties in the
higher classification to be performed and an end date. Any disputes with the application of this provision
shall be subject to Chapter 11 of the City’s Merit Rules.
Section 5. Standby Compensation
Utility Operations Supervisors in WGW or Electric who are assigned to standby duty shall be compensated
at the daily rate of two (2) hours at their base hourly salary on days the employee is assigned to be on
standby duty.
Section 6. Utility Cost Efficiency Incentive Pilot Program
During the term of this agreement, the parties will meet in an attempt to develop a pilot for a Utility Cost
Efficiency Incentive bonus program. The Pilot Program will be implemented only upon mutual agreement
of the City and UMPAPA but will have the following general parameters:
1. The Parties must agree on measurable objectives/criteria focused on curbing controllable
costs associated with rate increases,
2. If the agreed-upon on “measurable objectives/criteria” are met during the Pilot Program, the
City would provide a onetime non-pensionable bonus in an amount agreed to by the parties.
All covered employees who are active at the time of payment will be eligible if the
objectives/criteria are met.
3. The Pilot Program will begin and end on dates mutually agreed by the parties. However, the
pilot program will end with expiration of the current MOA between the parties unless the
parties agree in writing to an extension of the program.
ARTICLE VII – HEALTH BENEFITS
Section 1 – Group Insurance
a) Effective Date of Coverage
For newly-hired regular employees coverage begins on the first day of the month following date of hire
for the health plan, dental plan, vision care plan, long term disability and life insurance plans if these
benefits are elected. Effective on the first of the calendar month falling sixty (60) days after adoption of
this MOA, City health premium contributions (medical, dental and vision) will be prorated for part-time
employees based on the number of hours per week the part-time employee is assigned to work. Until
that time, part-time employees will remain subject to the practice in effect at adoption of this MOA.
b) Active Employee Health Coverage
During the term of this MOA, the maximum City contribution towards medical premiums for eligible full
time employees per employee category shall be up to a maximum of the following for any plan:
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Medical Premium
Category Contribution
Effective Jan 1, 2021
For the duration of this MOA if the PEHMCA Minimum charges increase they will be included in the
City’s maximum contribution and will not result in an increase to the City’s maximum contribution rates.
c) Coverage for Domestic Partners.
1. Domestic Partnership Registered with the California Secretary of State: Employees may add
their domestic partner as a dependent to their elected health plan coverage if the domestic
partnership is registered with the Secretary of State.
2. Domestic Partner Not Registered with the California Secretary of State:; Domestic partners who
meet the requirements of the City of Palo Alto Declaration of Domestic Partnership , and are
registered with the Human Resources Department, will be eligible for a stipend of two hundred
and eighty four dollars ($284) per month toward the cost of an individual health plan. Evidence
of premium payment will be required with request for reimbursement.
d) Alternative Medical Benefit Program
If a regular employee and/or the employee’s dependent(s) are eligible for medical insurance
through another employer-sponsored or association medical plan, the employee may opt for
alternative medical insurance coverage through the other employer-sponsored or association
plan and waives his/her right to the City of Palo Alto’s medical insurance coverage for same
individuals. Employees waiving City coverage may receive a stipend of $284 per month.
e) Retiree Health Plan
a. Employees Hired Prior to January 1, 2004
Monthly City-paid premium contributions for a retiree-selected health plan through the CalPERS Health
Benefits Program will be made as provided under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
The City's contribution for an employee hired before January 1, 2004 and whose retirement date is on or
after May 1, 2011 shall be the same contribution amount it makes from time to time for active City
employees.
b. Post - 1/1/04 Hires
Government Code section 22893 applies to those Unit members hired after January I, 2004, and
provides that, upon retirement from the City an employee is eligible for 50% of the specified employer
health premium contribution after ten (10) years of service credit, provided at least five of those years
were performed at the City of Palo Alto. After ten years of service credit, each additional service credit
year increases the employer contribution percentage by 5% until, at twenty (20) years' service credit;
the employee will be eligible upon retirement for 100% of the specified employer contribution and 90%
of the contribution for their dependent coverage. The City of Palo Alto's health premium contribution
for eligible post - 1/1/04 hires shall be the minimum contribution set by PERS under section Government
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Code section 22893.
c. For employees hired prior to January 1, 2004 who wish to opt in to Government code
section 22893,. tThe City providedwill offer a 90 calendar day period following adoption of
this agreement by Council, in which employees hired prior to January 1, 2004 will have the
opportunity to opt in to Government code section 22893. For a 90 day period following
adoption of this agreement by Council, the City will offer a one-time opt in to Government
code section 22893 for employees hired prior to 12/1/2013.
f) Dental Plan
1. The City shall pay covered plan charges on behalf of all eligible employees and dependents.
Dependents include eligible domestic partners as defined in Section 1 subsection c of this
Article VII, Health Benefits.
2. The City’s Dental Plan provides the following:
a. Maximum Benefits per Calendar Year- $2,000 per person
b. Lifetime Maximum for Orthodontics- The City will pay up to $2,000.00 for orthodontia
coverage (not included in annual dental maximum)
c. Major Dental Services 50% UCR*
d. Orthodontics 50% UCR*
e. Basic Benefits (All other covered services)
i) First Calendar Year of Eligibility 70% UCR*
ii) Subsequent Calendar Years 70%-100%
iii) *Usual, Customary, and Reasonable
iv) For each dental plan member, the percentage of coverage for basic benefits will
begin at 70% for the first calendar year of coverage and increase by 10% (up to a
maximum of 100%) effective the first day of the next calendar year as long as
the member utilizes the plan at least once during the current year. Per the Delta
Dental contract effective October 1, 2005, if the member does not use the plan
during the current year, the percentage of coverage for the next calendar year
shall remain unchanged from the current year.
v) If a dental plan member loses coverage under the plan, the applicable
percentage of coverage for basic benefits provided during any future period of
coverage will commence at 70% as if the dental plan member was a new
enrollee. Examples of when a member might lose coverage under the plan
include:
• Employee goes on an unpaid leave of absence and elects not to pay the
required dental premiums for his/her family’s coverage during the leave.
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• Employee elects to drop one or more covered dependents from the plan
during an open enrollment period so that they might be covered on a
spouse’s non-City of Palo Alto dental plan.
g) Vision Care
1. The City shall provide vision care coverage for employee and dependents. Coverage is
administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). The plan will provide an exam every 12 months;
lenses every 24 months; frames every 24 months, all subject to a twenty dollar ($20) co-
payment as defined in the Vision Services Benefits Plan A schedule.
2. Dependents include eligible domestic partners as defined in Section 1, Subsection c of this
Article VII, Health Benefits.
h) No dual coverage for dental and vision benefits. When a City employee is married to or has a
registered domestic partner with the California Secretary of State with another City employee, each
shall only be covered once. (as an individual or as a spouse of the other City employees, but not both)
and dependent children, if any, shall be covered by only one spouse.
i) Basic Life Insurance
The City shall provide a basic group term life insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D) coverage, in an amount equal to the employee's annual basic pay (rounded to the next
highest $1,000) at no-cost to the employee. AD&D pays an additional amount equal to the
employee’s annual basic pay (rounded to the next highest $1,000).
j) Supplemental Life And AD&D Insurance
An employee may, at his/her cost, purchase additional life insurance and additional AD&D
coverage equal to one- or two-times his or her annual salary. The maximum amount of life
insurance available to the employee is up to $325,000 and the maximum amount of AD&D
coverage available is up to $325,000.
k) Long Term Disability Insurance
The City shall provide long term disability (LTD) insurance with a benefit of 2/3 monthly salary, up
to a maximum benefit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per month. The LTD plan will have a
waiting period of sixty days, as provided by the applicable carrier agreement. The City shall pay the
premium for the first six thousand dollars ($6,000) of base monthly salary. For employees whose
base monthly salary exceeds six thousand dollars ($6,000), the employee shall pay the cost of the
required premium based upon their monthly salary between six thousand dollars ($6,000) and
fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
l) Employee Assistance Plan
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The Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides employees with confidential personal counseling, work
and family related issues, eldercare, substance abuse, etc. In addition, EAP programs provide a
valuable tool for supervisors to refer troubled employees to professional outside help. This service
staffed by experienced clinicians is available to employees and their dependents by calling a toll-free
phone line twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days a week. Guidance is also available online.
Article VIII – Deferred Compensation Match
Effective January 1, 2019 the City will match employee contributions into their City approved 457 plans
up to a maximum of $4000. No combination of Employee and Employer funds can exceed the IRS limits
for City approved 457 plans. The table below is for illustrative purposes only:
ARTICLE IX – LEAVES
Section 1 – Sick Leave
a) Sick leave shall be accrued bi-weekly provided the employee has been in a pay status for 50 percent
or more of a bi-weekly pay period. Sick leave shall be accrued at the rate of 3.7 hours per bi-weekly
pay period for those employees working a forty-hour duty schedule. Those assigned work schedules,
which are greater or lesser than forty hours will accrue sick leave at the ratio of their work schedule
to forty hours.
b) Employees may use up to twenty hours of sick leave per calendar year for personal business. The
scheduling of such leave is subject to the approval of the appropriate level of Management.
c) Employees leaving the municipal service shall forfeit all accumulated sick leave, except as otherwise
provided by law and by Section 609 of the Merit Rules and Regulations. In the event that notice of
resignation is given, sick leave may be used only through the day which was designated as the final
day of work by such notice.
d) Employees that were hired before December 1, 1983 and who leave the municipal service in good
standing, or who die while employed in good standing by the city, and who have fifteen or more years
of continuous service shall receive compensation for unused sick leave hours in a sum equal to two
and one-half percent of their unused sick leave hours multiplied by their years of continuous service
and their basic hourly rate of pay at termination. Full sick leave accrual will be paid in the event of
termination due to disability. See Merit System Rules and Regulations, Chapter 6, Section 609.
e) Up to nine days of sick leave per calendar year may be used for illness in the immediate family,
including a registered domestic partner.
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f) Employees eligible, as specified above if hired before December 1, 1983, to be compensated for sick
leave may annually convert sick leave hours in excess of 600 to cash or deferred compensation,
according to the formula set forth above, up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year.
Section 2 – Management Annual Leave
At the beginning of each calendar year designated exempt employees will be credited with 80 hours of
management annual leave. This leave is granted in recognition of the extra hours exempt employees work
over their regular schedule. This leave may be taken as paid time off, added to vacation accrual (subject
to vacation accrual limitations), taken as cash or taken as deferred compensation. When time off is taken
under this provision, 10-hour shift workers will receive one shift off for each 8 hours charged. Entitlement
under this provision will be reduced on a prorated basis for part-time status, or according to the number
of months in paid status during the fiscal year; employees who have used more than the pro-rated share
at the time they leave City service shall be required to repay the balance or have it deducted from their
final check. Unused balances as of the end of the calendar year will be paid in cash unless a different
option as indicated above is elected by the employee.
Section 3 – Vacation
Vacation will be accrued when an employee is in pay status and will be credited on a bi-weekly basis. Total
vacation accrual at any one time may not exceed three times the annual rate of accrual. Each eligible
employee shall accrue vacation at the following rate for continuous service performed in pay status:
a) Less than nine years. For employees completing less than nine years continuous service: 120 hours
vacation leave per year; provided that:
The City manager is authorized to adjust the annual vacation accrual of employees hired on or
after July 1, 2001, to provide up to 40 additional hours (i.e., to a maximum annual accrual of 160
hours) for service with a prior employer.
b) Nine, but less than fourteen years. For employees completing nine, but not more than fourteen years
continuous service; 160 hours vacation per year.
c) Fourteen, but less than nineteen years. For employees completing fourteen, but not more than
nineteen years continuous service; 180 hours vacation leave per year.
d) Nineteen or more years. For employees completing nineteen or more years continuous service; 200
hours vacation leave per year.
e) Employees are eligible to cash out vacation accrual balances in excess of 80 hours. An employee may
cash out a minimum of eight (8) hours to a maximum of 120 hours of accrued vacation provided the
employee has taken 80 vacation hours in the previous 12 months and has followed the election
procedures set forth in this section.
Employees must elect the number of vacation hours they will cash-out during the next calendar year,
up to the maximum of 120 hours. The election will apply only to vacation hours that are accrued in
the next calendar year and that are eligible for cash-out.
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The election to cash-out vacation hours in each designated year will be irrevocable. This means that
employees who elect to cash-out vacation hours must cash-out the number of accrued hours pre-
designated on the election form.
Employees who do not elect a cash-out amount by December 31 of the prior calendar year will be
deemed to have waived the right to cash out any leave in the following tax year and will not be eligible
to cash-out vacation hours in the next tax year. Employees who elect cash-out amounts may request
a cash-out at any time in the designated tax year by submitting a cash-out form to payroll. Payroll will
complete the cash-out upon request, provided the requested cash-out amount has accrued and is
consistent with the amount the employee pre-designated. If the full amount of hours designated for
cash-out is not available at the time of cash-out request, the maximum available will be paid. For
employees who have not requested cash-out of the elected amount by November 1 of each year,
Payroll will automatically cash-out the elected amount, or the maximum available amount, in a
paycheck issued on or after the payroll date including November 1.
Section 4 – Bereavement
Leave of absence with pay of three days may be granted to an employee by the head of his/her
department in the event of death in the employee’s immediate family, which is defined for purposes of
this section as wife, husband, son, son-in-law, step-son, daughter, daughter-in-law, step-daughter,
mother, mother-in-law, father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother,
grandmother-in-law, grandfather, grandfather-in-law, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, registered
domestic partner, or a close relative residing in the household of employee. Such leave shall be at full pay
and shall not be charged against the employee’s accrued vacation or sick leave. Requests for leave in
excess of three days shall be subject to the approval of a Council-Appointed Officer for employees under
his/her control.
Section 5 – All Other Leaves
For all other leaves of absence refer to Chapters 5 and 8 of the City’s Merit Rules and Regulations.
Section 6 – Vacation Benefits for Deceased Employees
An employee who is eligible for vacation leave and who dies while in the municipal service shall have the
amount of any accrued vacation paid to the employee's estate within thirty days. This proration will be
computed at the last basic rate of pay.
Section 7 – Voluntary Leave Program
If permitted by agreement between the City and the Association, members of the Association may
participate in the "Voluntary Leave Program" to assist in maintaining the pay of an employee who is
eligible by virtue of a qualifying catastrophic medical condition. Such participation, when authorized by
City- Association agreement, shall be allowed only as long as the donors remain anonymous (unless
disclosure is required by law).
Section 8 Floating Holiday – Days of Historical Significance
Employees will be provided one floating holiday each calendar year in acknowledgement of days of
historical significance. The employee with prior approval from their supervisor can use this floating
holiday at any time during the year. This holiday has no cash value and will expire if unused.
ARTICLE X – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
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Section 1 – Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease
Employees unable to work due to occupational injury, illness or disease will be required to report to
management to discuss his or her status and ability to return to work on restricted or unrestricted duty,
subject to the limitations imposed by applicable law. This requirement is not meant to unreasonably
restrict employee’s activities while off work due to such incapacity as long as such activities are cleared
by the treating physician, treating program or alternative treatment program and the employee is
available for restricted or unrestricted duty as soon as medical clearance can be received.
Section 2 – Temporary Disability
While temporarily disabled, employees shall be entitled to use accrued sick leave for the first three (3)
days following the date of injury and thereafter shall be paid full base salary for a period not to exceed
fifty-seven (57) calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays), unless hospitalized, in which
case employees shall be paid full base salary for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from date of injury.
For any temporary disability continuing beyond the time limits set forth above, employees shall be paid
two-thirds (66.66%) of their full base salary at the time of injury for the duration of such temporary
disability in conformance with State law.
During the period of temporary disability, an employee’s eligibility for health, dental, life, LTD, or other
insured program will continue with City contributions at the same rate as for active employees and
vacation and sick leave benefits shall continue to accrue. In case of temporary disability beyond the time
limits set forth above, sick leave and vacation benefits shall not be accrued.
ARTICLE XI – RETIREMENT PENSION
a) Employees hired before July 17, 2010
1. Retirement formula. Effective pay period inclusive of 1/6/07, the City’s Public Employees’
Retirement System (PERS) benefits changed to the 2.7%@ 55 formula for non-safety
members (from 2% @55).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2.7%@55 retirement formula will pay the full
eight percent (8%) employee contribution.
3. Final compensation. Final compensation for purposes of retirement shall be as set forth in the
City’s contract with CalPERS, including, when applicable, the Government Code Section 20692
Optional Benefit.
b) Employees hired on or after July 17, 2010.
1. Retirement formula. For miscellaneous employees hired on or after July 17, 2010, or on or
after January 1, 2013 who are not subject to the pension formula in the Public Employees’
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Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), the City offers the CalPERS retirement formula two percent
(2.0%) of final salary at age sixty (60).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2%@60 retirement formula will pay the full
seven percent (7%) employee contribution.
3. Final compensation. Final compensation for purposes of retirement shall be as set forth in the
City’s contract with CalPERS, including, when applicable, the Government Code Section 20692
Optional Benefit or as required by law.
c) New Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are “new members” as defined by the California
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), will be subject to the terms of that statute including
but not limited to the following provisions:
1. Retirement formula. Effective for employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, the PEPRA
requires the City to provide new employees, as defined in that law, the CalPERS retirement
formula two percent of final salary at age 62 (2%@62).
2. Employee contributions. Employees under the 2%@62 formula shall pay at least 50 percent
of the total normal cost or the same contribution rate as “similarly situated” employees,
whichever is higher.
3. Final compensation. Final compensation for employees under the 2%@62 benefit shall be as
set forth in PEPRA, including calculation based on the average of three highest consecutive
years and a cap on pensionable compensation (currently $136,440) based on IRS limits for
employers that do not participate in social security.
d) Effective as soon as administratively feasible but no sooner than the first full pay period of March
2019, bargaining unit employees shall contribute 1% of their salary toward the employer cost of
retirement.
Pensions Group Pension
Formula Employer Side Contribution from
2.7@ 55 8% 1% 9%
2@60 7% 1% 8%
2@62 50% of the normal Cost
(Currently 6.25%)
1% Will fluctuate
(Currently 7.25%)
e) Employee CalPERS contributions tax deferred. Employee CalPERS contributions shall be made on a tax
deferred basis, in accordance with Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. All provisions of
this subsection are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with IRS regulations.
ARTICLE XII – MISCELLANEOUS
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Section 1 – Reimbursement for Relocation Expense
The City of Palo Alto, in rare instances, may, provide a Basic Relocation Benefits Package for new
employees, upon the approval of the City Manager or designated subordinate. In addition, the provision
of “Optional Benefits”, or portions thereof, may be extended for exceptional circumstances and only by
approval of the City Manager or designee. The details of the Relocation Expense program are specified in
the City’s Relocation Expense policy.
Section 2 – Meal allowance
Employees assigned to attend night meetings or who travel for business purposes are eligible to receive
reimbursement as described by City policy. This provision covers only receipted meals actually taken and
submitted for reimbursement.
Section 3 – Reduction in Workforce
The City will make every effort to provide written notice of its intent to lay off employees in this unit and
will meet with Association upon request to discuss alternatives to layoff.
Section 4 - Contracting Out
a. As provided in subsection b, the City shall provide notice of any planned action(s) that would
result in the layoff of one or more Association bargaining unit members and where either of the
following apply:
1. The planned City action(s) is to contract out work historically and exclusively performed
by Association bargaining unit members;
2. The planned City action is to substantially increase the scope or amount of work
historically but not exclusively performed by Association bargaining unit members (e.g.
work shared with other City employees outside the Association bargaining unit or
contractors).
b. The City shall deliver written notice to the Association at least thirty (30) days before it
implements any action(s) described in subsection a. Within seven (7) days after it receives such
notice, the Association may deliver to the City’s Chief People Officer a written request to meet
and discuss the effects of the City action(s). After the City’s receipt of such request, the parties
will promptly meet and undertake discussions. The discussions will conclude no later than the
thirtieth (30th) day following the Association’s receipt of the City’s notice of the planned action(s),
as described above. Thereafter, the City may implement the action(s) without further discussion
as originally planned or as modified as a result of such discussions. If the Association does not
deliver timely notice of its desire to meet and discuss the effects of the action(s) identified in the
City’s notice, the City may proceed with the planned action(s).
c. The City retains its right to determine the methods, means, and personnel by which services are
carried out at its sole discretion in circumstances no covered by subsection a above.
Section 5- Association Security
a) When a person is hired in any of the covered job classifications, the City shall notify that person that
the Association is the recognized bargaining representative for the employee in said Association and
give the employee a current copy of the Memorandum of Agreement.
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b) Members of the Association Board may use a reasonable amount of on-duty time without loss of pay
to meet with the City specifically related to representation of employees.
For purposes of this section, representation shall include:
(i) Meetings with represented employees or the City related to a grievance or disciplinary action,
including investigation and preparation time.
(ii) Any meeting with the City related to benefits, working conditions or other terms and conditions of
employment.
Section 6- Notification to the Association
The Association shall be informed in advance in writing by the City before any proposed changes not
covered by this Memorandum of Agreement are made in benefits, working conditions, or other terms
and conditions of employment which require meet and confer or meet and consult process.
Section 7- Association Representative Access to Work Locations
Employee and nonemployee representatives of the Association will be granted access to City work
locations to conduct business related to the administration or negotiation of the parties' Memorandum
of Agreement, as long as advance arrangements for such visits have been made with the affected
department manager and no disruption of work occurs.
Section 8- Release Time
The Association Chair, Vice-Chair or his or her-designee in the representation unit may use a reasonable
amount of time without loss of pay for matters related to the bargaining process, labor relations, and
administration of the MOA, violations of the MOA, grievances, disciplinary
Section 9- Personnel Files
Records of all disciplinary actions shall be kept in the central personnel file. Employees shall be entitled
to sign and date all action forms in their personnel files. Employees are entitled to review their
personnel files upon written request or to authorize, in writing, review by their Association
representatives. An employee shall be allowed, copies of materials in an employee's personnel file.
ARTICLE XIII – GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 1 - General Provisions
The City and the Association recognize that early settlement of grievances is essential to sound
employee-employer relations. The parties seek to establish a mutually satisfactory method for the
settlement of Association grievances as provided for below. In presenting a grievance the aggrieved
and/or his or her representative is assured freedom from restraint, interference, coercion,
discrimination or reprisal.
Section 2 – Definitions
Grievance means an unresolved complaint or dispute regarding the interpretation or application of this
Memorandum of Agreement, excluding however those provisions of this MOA which specifically provide
that the decision of any City official shall be final, the interpretation or application of those provisions
not being subject to the grievance.
Section 3 - Conduct of Grievance Procedure
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a) An aggrieved employee may be represented by the Association or may represent himself/herself in
preparing and presenting a grievance at any level of review. No grievance settlement may be made
in violation of an existing merit rule or memorandum of agreement.
b) An employee and the representative steward, if any, may use a reasonable amount of work time so
long as there is no disruption of work, in conferring about and presenting a grievance. Requests for
release time to prepare grievances shall be made in advance and approved by the immediate
supervisor.
c) The time limits specified in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement in writing of the
aggrieved employee or the Association and the reviewer concerned.
d) Should a decision not be rendered within a stipulated time limit, the grievant may immediately
appeal to the next step.
e) The grievance shall be considered settled if the decision of any step is not appealed within the
specified time limit.
f) Grievances shall be made in writing and submitted on forms provided by the City. The written
grievance shall contain clear, factual and concise language, including: (1) the name of the grievant;
(2) a statement of the facts upon which the grievance is based, including relevant dates, times and
places; (3) specific provisions of this Agreement the grievant alleges has been violated; (4) a
summary of any steps taken toward resolution; and (5) the action the grievant believes will resolve
the grievance.
g) Any retroactivity on monetary grievances shall be limited to the date of occurrence, except in no
case will retroactivity be granted prior to three months before the grievance was filed in writing.
h) For purposes of time limits, “working days” are considered to be Monday through Friday, exclusive
of City holidays.
i) If a mutually agreed solution is reached during any step of this grievance procedure, the agreement
shall be placed in writing and signed by the City and the grievant or Association.
j) Upon request of either party, meetings to discuss the grievance shall be held at any step in the
grievance procedure.
Section 4 - Grievance and Appeal Procedure
Step I. Informal Discussion
Within fifteen (15) working days after the incident or discovery of the incident on which the grievance is
based the aggrieved employee shall present the grievance action to his or her immediate supervisor and
attempt to resolve the grievance through informal discussions. Every attempt will be made to settle the
issue at this level.
Step II. Formal Grievance
If the grievance is not resolved through the informal discussion in Step 1 the employee will reduce the
grievance to writing and submit copies to the Department head or his or her designee within fifteen (15)
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working days of the discussion with the immediate. The Department Head or designee shall have fifteen
(15) working days from the receipt of a written grievance to review the matter and prepare a written
statement.
Step III. Human Resources Director
If the grievance is not resolved and/or the aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the Step II decision,
the grievant may appeal to the Human Resource Director or his or her designee in writing within fifteen
(15) working days of the receipt of the Department Head's response. The written appeal to the Human
Resources level shall include a copy of the original grievance, the Department Head’s decision at Step II,
and a clear statement of the reasons for appeal. Within fifteen (15) working days, after receiving the
written appeal, the Human Resource Director shall review the matter and prepare a written statement.
If a mutually agreed solution is reached during this process the agreement shall be placed in writing and
signed.
Step IV. City Manager /Arbitration
If the grievance is not resolved at Step III, the aggrieved employee may choose between final and
binding resolution of the grievance through appeal to the City Manager or through appeal to final and
binding arbitration. For the term of this Memorandum of Agreement, appeals to final and binding
arbitration may be processed only with Association approval. All Step IV appeals must be filed in writing
at the Human Resources Department Office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the Human
Resource Director’s decision at Step 3.
If the grievant or appellant elects final and binding resolution by the City Manager, the City Manager will
choose the methods he or she considers appropriate to review and settle the grievance. The City
Manager shall render a written decision to all parties directly involved within fifteen (15) working days
after receiving the grievant/appellant’s appeal.
If the grievant/appellant elects final and binding arbitration in accordance with this provision, the
parties shall mutually select an arbitrator. In the event the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, they
shall mutually request a panel of five arbitrators from the California State Conciliation Service or from
the American Arbitration Association if either party objects to the State Conciliation Service, and select
an arbitrator by the alternate strike method.
The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction and authority only to interpret, apply, or determine compliance
with the provisions of this Memorandum of Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without power to make
any decision contrary to, or inconsistent with or modifying in any way, the terms of this Memorandum
Of Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without authority to require the City to delegate or relinquish any
powers which by State law or City Charter the City cannot delegate or relinquish. Copies of the
arbitrator's decision shall be submitted to the City, the aggrieved employee and the Association. All
direct costs emanating from the arbitration procedure shall be paid in full by the party in which the
decision was found against.
ARTICLE XIV – FULL UNDERSTANDING
Section 1 – Full Understanding
The Memorandum of Agreement contains the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the
matters set forth herein.
Section 2 – Severability
If, at the conclusion of any applicable appeals, any provision of this Memorandum of Agreement is
ultimately held invalid and unenforceable by a decision of the relevant Court or Administrative Agency of
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competent jurisdiction such holding shall apply only to the provision(s) of this Memorandum of
Agreement specified in the decision. Such decision shall not invalidate any other portion of this
Memorandum of Understanding, and the unaffected provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The
Parties agree that within ten (10) days after the date of such decision, they shall meet and confer in an
effort to negotiate a substitute for the invalidated provision(s).
Section 3 – Good Faith
Ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations enacted pursuant to this Memorandum of Agreement that
regulate matters within the scope of representation shall, to the extent they are within the scope of
representation, be administered in good faith.
Section 4 – Mid-Contract Negotiations
Subjects within the scope of representation that are not covered by this Memorandum of Agreement
remain subject to the duty to meet and confer in good faith on timely notice and request. Neither party
is obligated to meet and confer over matters within the scope of representation covered by this
Memorandum of Agreement, except for purposes of negotiating over the terms of a successor to this
Memorandum of Agreement.
Section 5 – Merit System
Merit System Rules and Regulations, during the term of this Memorandum of Agreement, Management
may propose certain changes in the City Merit System Rules and Regulations. With regard to such changes
which pertain to the representation unit, the parties agree to review, and upon request, meet and confer
regarding the changes.
ARTICLE XV-DURATION
This Memorandum of Agreement shall become effective once the Memorandum of Agreement is signed
by the parties hereto and adopted by the City Council. This Memorandum of Agreement shall remain in
effect through June 30, 20252. At the request of either party negotiation of a successor agreement shall
commence, however they should begin no sooner than 6 months prior to expiration of this agreement
and no later than 3 months prior to the expiration of this agreement.
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Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) Salary Schedule
Effecitve 6.17.2023 Market+Ben Offset
Job Code Classifications
Utilities Administrative Assistant
Min Hourly Rate Max Hourly Rate Approx Max Monthly Salary Approx. Max Annual Salary
2076 $36.45
$96.63
$105.43
$101.81
$99.40
$64.08
$92.60
$89.43
$87.26
$73.86
$85.92
$88.48
$82.97
$68.44
$70.86
$68.98
$60.06
$80.60
$77.83
$58.50
$75.98
$72.57
$70.08
$80.60
$72.21
$79.48
$62.65
$50.06
$48.60
$128.84
$140.57
$135.74
$132.53
$85.44
$123.46
$119.23
$116.34
$98.48
$117.97
$98.48
$110.62
$91.25
$94.48
$91.97
$80.08
$107.46
$103.77
$77.99
$101.30
$96.76
$93.44
$107.46
$96.27
$105.97
$83.53
$66.75
$8,424
$22,332
$24,365
$23,528
$22,972
$14,810
$21,400
$20,667
$20,166
$17,070
$20,448
$17,070
$19,174
$15,817
$16,377
$15,941
$13,881
$18,626
$17,987
$13,518
$17,559
$16,772
$16,196
$18,626
$16,687
$18,368
$14,479
$11,570
$101,088
Assistant Director, Utilites Customer Support Services
1003
Assistant Director, Utilities Resource Management
84
129
120
2025
179
185
1114
156
150
48
Manager, Utilities Program Services
2020 Utilities Principal Business Analyst
Utilities Senior Business Analyst
188
2187
2014
25
Principal Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities
Utilities Senior Management Analyst
27 Supervising Project Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities
28
1011
TBD
Manager, Utilities Compliance
Operations Supervisor, WGW Utilities
Management Analyst - U*
Effective 04/01/2023
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Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA) Salary Schedule
07.15.2023 (4%)
Max Hourly Rate Approx Max Monthly SalaryJob Code Classifications
Utilities Administrative Assistant
Min Hourly Rate Approx. Max Annual Salary
2076
6
$37.92
$100.50
$109.65
$105.88
$103.38
$66.65
$96.30
$93.00
$90.75
$76.82
$92.02
$76.82
$86.29
$71.18
$73.70
$71.75
$62.46
$83.82
$80.95
$60.84
$79.02
$75.48
$72.89
$83.82
$75.10
$82.66
$65.16
$52.07
$50.55
$134.00
$146.20
$141.17
$137.84
$88.86
$8,762
$23,227
$25,341
$24,469
$23,892
$15,402
$22,256
$21,493
$20,973
$17,753
$21,266
$17,753
$19,942
$16,449
$17,032
$16,581
$14,435
$19,372
$18,708
$14,059
$18,262
$17,444
$16,845
$19,372
$17,356
$19,103
$15,059
$12,033
$105,144
Assistant Director, Utilites Customer Support Services
1003
Assistant Director, Utilities Resource Management
84
129
120
2025
179
185
1114
156
150
48
$128.40
Operations Manager, Electric and Fiber Utilities
Manager, Utilities Program Services
Manager, Fiber Optic Utility $98.26
2020 Utilities Principal Business Analyst $95.66
Utilities Senior Business Analyst $83.28
188
2187
2014
25
Principal Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities $111.76
Utilities Senior Management Analyst
$105.36
27 Supervising Project Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities
28
1011
TBD
Manager, Utilities Compliance $111.76
Operations Supervisor, WGW Utilities
Management Analyst - U $69.42
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01.13.2024 (Ben Offset)
Max Hourly Rate Approx Max Monthly SalaryJob Code Classifications
Utilities Administrative Assistant
Min Hourly Rate Approx. Max Annual Salary
2076
6
$38.43
$100.94
$110.09
$106.32
$103.82
$67.08
$96.74
$93.44
$91.19
$77.25
$92.46
$77.25
$86.73
$71.61
$74.13
$72.27
$62.99
$84.26
$81.39
$61.36
$79.46
$75.92
$73.32
$84.26
$75.54
$83.10
$65.60
$52.59
$51.24
$134.58
$146.78
$141.75
$138.42
$89.44
$8,882
$23,327
$25,442
$24,570
$23,993
$15,503
$22,357
$21,594
$21,074
$17,853
$21,367
$17,853
$20,043
$16,550
$17,132
$16,701
$14,557
$19,472
$18,808
$14,180
$18,363
$17,545
$16,945
$19,472
$17,456
$19,204
$15,160
$12,154
$106,579
Assistant Director, Utilites Customer Support Services
1003
Assistant Director, Utilities Resource Management
84
129
120
2025
179
185
1114
156
150
48
$128.98
Operations Manager, Electric and Fiber Utilities
Manager, Utilities Program Services
Manager, Fiber Optic Utility $98.84
2020 Utilities Principal Business Analyst $96.35
Utilities Senior Business Analyst $83.98
188
2187
2014
25
Principal Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities $112.34
Utilities Senior Management Analyst
$105.94
27 Supervising Project Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities
28
1011
TBD
Manager, Utilities Compliance $112.34
Operations Supervisor, WGW Utilities
Management Analyst - U $70.12
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Max Hourly Rate Approx Max Monthly SalaryJob Code Classifications
Utilities Administrative Assistant
Min Hourly Rate Approx. Max Annual Salary
2076
6
$39.98
$104.98
$114.50
$110.57
$107.97
$69.77
$100.61
$97.18
$94.84
$80.34
$96.16
$80.34
$90.20
$74.48
$77.10
$75.17
$65.51
$87.63
$84.65
$63.81
$82.64
$78.96
$76.26
$87.63
$78.56
$86.43
$68.22
$54.70
$53.30
$139.97
$152.66
$147.42
$143.96
$93.02
$9,239
$24,261
$26,461
$25,553
$24,953
$16,123
$23,251
$22,459
$21,918
$18,567
$22,223
$18,567
$20,845
$17,212
$17,819
$17,371
$15,139
$20,252
$19,562
$14,747
$19,098
$18,247
$17,625
$20,252
$18,155
$19,973
$15,766
$12,641
$110,864
Assistant Director, Utilites Customer Support Services
1003
Assistant Director, Utilities Resource Management
84
129
120
2025
179
185
1114
156
150
48
$134.14
Operations Manager, Electric and Fiber Utilities
Manager, Utilities Program Services
Manager, Fiber Optic Utility $102.80
2020 Utilities Principal Business Analyst
Utilities Senior Business Analyst
188
2187
2014
25
Principal Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities $116.84
Utilities Senior Management Analyst
$110.18
27 Supervising Project Engineer, Electric and Fiber Utilities
28
1011
TBD
Manager, Utilities Compliance
Operations Supervisor, WGW Utilities
Management Analyst - U $72.93
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Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule
Effective 12/31/2022 (Market and Benefits Offset)
Hourly Rate
Grade
Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Min Mid Max Min MaxCodes
190 Non-Exempt Accountant 690P $40.52 $50.65
$40.50
$73.52
$120.49
$92.47
$55.98
$120.18
$99.74
$95.50
$92.34
$86.23
$97.12
$96.00
$55.62
$79.40
$77.86
$94.18
$91.83
$84.23
$71.94
$91.26
$49.20
$53.24
$62.50
$50.82
$109.65
$72.52
$43.85
$95.34
$89.95
$114.22
$116.09
$110.39
$60.78 $84,282 $105,352 $126,422
Exempt
115 Assistant Chief Building Official $88.23 $122,346 $152,922
$144.59
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Clerk
Assistant City Manager $144.22 $199,992
Assistant Director Administrative Services 120A
126
1007
2001
10
143
Assistant Manager WQCP $95.28 $132,122
$93.44
118
2008
112
95
$113.02
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Procurement Officer
82 Chief Transportation Official $109.52
96
24 Communication Specialist $63.89 $88,608
89 Contracts Administrator $75.00 $104,000
186 Non-Exempt Coordinator Library Circulation $60.99
Exempt Fire Marshal $131.58 $182,458
Deputy City Attorney
71 Deputy City Clerk $52.62
55 Deputy City Manager $114.41 $158,662 $198,307
195 Deputy Director Technical Services Division
81 Director Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer
72 45E
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Hourly Rate
Grade
Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Min Mid Max Min MaxCodes
1012 Exempt Director Development Services 145A $77.59
$88.55
$96.71
$82.69
$69.63
$69.63
$79.80
$93.12
$94.31
$111.29
$60.28
$62.66
$67.39
$36.60
$105.11
$51.51
$34.24
$49.05
$43.14
$44.50
$60.86
$69.86
$64.58
$49.35
$45.88
$49.28
$55.69
$64.31
$55.02
$60.86
$59.86
$52.81
$63.88
$96.98
$110.68
$120.88
$103.36
$87.03
$87.03
$99.74
$116.39
$117.88
$139.11
$75.34
$78.32
$84.23
$45.74
$131.38
$64.38
$42.79
$61.31
$53.92
$55.62
$76.07
$87.32
$80.72
$61.68
$57.34
$61.60
$69.61
$80.38
$68.77
$76.07
$74.82
$66.01
$79.84
$116.38 $161,387 $201,718 $242,070
25E
60E
Director of Emergency Medical Services 215D
134
135
121
2002
172
2031
1005
139
163
101
90
30E
10E
Division Head Library Services 260D
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
$218,629 $273,270
Hearing Officer 480M
Human Resources Representative
$102,024 $127,525
2015
Management Analyst $92,560
Manager Accounting $126,589
2007 Manager Airport
Manager Budget
Manager Communications 525M
154
169
1013
63
Manager Community Services
$102,502
44
45
93
1116
Manager Finance
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Effective 12/31/2022 (Market and Benefits Offset)
Hourly Rate
Grade
Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Min Mid Max Min MaxCodes
127
2018
32
Exempt Manager Fleet 255D $53.35
$51.74
$62.22
$58.84
$50.27
$48.66
$49.24
$64.68
$59.10
$57.56
$54.09
$63.77
$59.35
$54.87
$71.70
$64.51
$47.86
$32.40
$44.50
$108.51
$95.65
$61.32
$49.64
$61.08
$50.32
$50.27
$44.50
$53.78
$53.39
$68.72
$52.04
$46.84
$52.00
$66.68
$64.67
$77.77
$73.55
$62.83
$60.82
$61.55
$80.84
$73.87
$71.94
$67.61
$79.71
$74.18
$68.58
$89.62
$80.63
$59.82
$40.50
$55.62
$135.63
$119.56
$76.64
$62.04
$76.34
$62.90
$62.83
$55.62
$67.22
$66.73
$85.89
$65.04
$58.54
$64.99
$80.02
$77.61
$93.33
$88.26
$75.40
$72.99
$73.86
$97.01
$88.65
$86.33
$81.14
$95.66
$89.02
$82.30
$107.55
$96.76
$71.79
$48.60
$66.75
$162.76
$143.48
$91.97
$74.45
$91.61
$75.48
$75.40
$66.75
$80.67
$80.08
$103.07
$78.05
$70.25
$77.99
$110,968 $138,694 $166,442
Manager Human Services
Manager Information Technology
2006
92 Manager Maintenance Operations
26
51 Manager Planning
103
2011
160
57
Manager Real Property
Manager Revenue Collections
Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments
86 Exempt
178
1008
$67,392
Performance Auditor II $92,560 $115,690Exempt
Police Chief $225,701
Chief Assistant City Attorney 101A
Principal Management Analyst
Public Safety Communications Manager
$111,862
Senior Business Analyst - M
Senior Executive Assistant
$108,160
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Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule
Effective 12/31/2022 (Market and Benefits Offset)
Hourly Rate
Grade
Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Min Mid Max Min MaxCodes
130 Exempt Senior Performance Auditor 510M $49.05 $61.31
$85.89
$72.74
$58.39
$69.72
$69.72
$51.01
$54.38
$58.39
$49.20
$59.82
$100.25
$73.58
$103.07
$87.29
$70.07
$83.67
$83.67
$61.22
$65.26
$70.07
$59.04
$71.79
$120.30
$102,024 $127,525 $153,046
33 Senior Technologist
155 Superintendent Animal Services
1117
Supervising Librarian
Supervisor Facilities Management
Supervisor Water Quality Control Operations
Confidential Classifications
905 Non-Exempt Human Resources Technician
Non-Exempt Legal Secretary-Confidential
830C $28.70 $35.87 $43.05 $59,696 $74,610 $89,544
$91,770
$108,763
$101,088
Exempt Secretary to City Attorney
1004 Non-Exempt Senior Legal Secretary - Confidential
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: IT Department
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2304-1291
TITLE
Approval of a Purchase of Panasonic ToughBook Replacement Equipment for Police and Fire in
the amount of $422,007 with Datec Incorporated Utilitizing an NCPA Cooperative Agreement;
and Approval of a Purchase of Replacement CradlePoint Modems with DiscountCell,
Incorporated for Police and Fire in the Amount of $168,801 Utilizing a NASPO Cooperative
Agreement; and a Budget Amendment in the Information Technology Fund; CEQA Status—not
a project
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a purchase order
with Datec Incorporated, utilizing an NCPA Cooperative Agreement for replacement
Panasonic Toughbook equipment for both Police and Fire in the amount of $422,007;
and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a purchase order
with DiscountCell, Inc. utilizing a NASPO Cooperative Agreement for CradlePoint in-car
modem equipment for both Police and Fire in the amount of $168,801; and
3. Amend (by a 2/3 majority) the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Appropriation for the
Information Technology Fund by:
a. Increasing the expense appropriation for Facilities and Equipment by $590,808;
and
b. Decreasing the Information Technology fund balance by $590,808.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval will replace the in-vehicle mobile data computer (MDC) hardware for public safety
vehicles last replaced in 2018. Computer replacements are on a 4-year lifecycle. Due to the
COVID pandemic and both the financial and capacity challenges, replacement cycles were
extended for technology replacements. The Fiscal Year 2024 budget anticipates a return to
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technology replacement beginning with the replacement of computers that are five years or
older, restoring services and funding to pre-pandemic levels.
BACKGROUND
ANALYSIS
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
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Palo Alto Quote B 03-20-23
Contact:Bob Stein
364 Upland Drive, Seattle, WA 98188
206/909-5272 cell: 206/575-1470 Office
Fed TAX ID 91-0930538
Email Po To:bstein@datecinc.net
Fax PO To:Email Only Please
Quote#Q23C20901
Date:03/20/23
Payment Terms:Net 30 Days. ACH / Check payments accepted.
Quote Validity:90 Days
Part Number Description Qty Unit Price Ext. Price
Panasonic CF-33
CF-33RZ-0EKM Public Sector Specific, Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-10310U
1.7GHz vPro (4.4GHz), AMT, 12.0" QHD Gloved Multi
Touch+Digitizer, 16GB, 512GB OPAL SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G
LTE Band 14 (EM7511), GPS, Dual Pass (Ch1:WWAN/Ch2:GPS),
Infrared Webcam, 8MP Rear Camera, Fingerprint, Barcode, Standard
Batteries (2), TPM 2.0, Flat, CF-SVCPDEP3Y - 3 Year Premier
Deployment, FZ-SVC512SSD3Y - 3 Year No Return of Defective Drive,
FZ-SVCTPNF3YR - 3 Year Protection Plus Warranty, CF-SVCBIOS1 -
Custom BIOS, CF-SVCADDPRM12B - 1 Year Absolute Resilience
Panasonic Warranty Bundle SKU Only PS/EDU/SLG Bundle SKU Only
45 $4,195.00 $188,775.00
CF-SVCPSY5 4th + 5th year warranty Option 45 $505.00 $22,725.00
CF-VEK333LMP Premium Keyboard for CF-33 Toughbook 45 $475.00 $21,375.00
HA-33LDS2 Havis: CF-33 Laptop Vehicle Dock (dual pass), 3 Yrs warranty 45 $895.00 $40,275.00
TBC33MBBDL-P Toughbook 33 Mobility Bundle (Handle + Should Strap) 45 $43.00 $1,935.00
Panasonic FZ-G2
FZ-G2CFFBBKM Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-10310U 1.7GHz vPro (4.4GHz),
AMT, 10.1" WUXGA Gloved Multi Touch+Digitizer, 16GB, 512GB
OPAL SSD (quick-release), Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G LTE Band 14
(EM7511), GPS, Dual Pass (Ch1:WWAN/Ch2:GPS), Infrared Webcam,
8MP Rear Camera, Standard Battery, Bridge Battery, TPM 2.0, Bundle,
Keyboard
24 $3,325.00 $79,800.00
FZ-SVCTPNF5Y PROTECTION PLUS WARRANTY - FZ-G2, (YEARS 1 - 5)24 $575.00 $13,800.00
FZ-VNP026U Replacement Digitizer Pen for FZ-G2. 2-button (Right-click, erase).
Waterproof Meets IP55.
12 $34.00 $408.00
FZ-VZSU1VU Standard Battery for FZ-G2 12 $125.00 $1,500.00
FZ-VCBG21M 4-Bay Battery Charger for FZ-G2 Mk1. Includes 100W AC Adapter.2 $275.00 $550.00
DS-PAN-1015-2 Docking Station For Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2 2-In-1 With
Standard Port Replication, Dual Pass-Through Antenna Connections &
External Power Supply
15 $935.00 $14,025.00
RAM-246U RAM 4.75" square base with VESA 24 $35.00 $840.00
Quote Prepared For:
Arthur Pham
City of Palo Alto
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Palo Alto Quote B 03-20-23
RAM-201U-B RAM short arm 12 $29.00 $348.00
CA-EWASTE E-Waste Fee 1 $345.00 $345.00
FREIGHT-PEPPM Standard Ground Shipping / Freight (no charge PEPPM contract)1 $0.00 $0.00
$386,701.00
35,305.80$
$422,006.80
Terms
1 Datec invoices are sent when items ship
2 Phased shipments/Invoicing is likely to occur
3 Manufacturer warranties are included and apply to all products quoted
4 Manufacturer's shipping / freight fees may apply.
5 Title transfer occurs on delivery to customer specified location
6 P-Cards not accepted for orders > $1000
Contract Ref Links:TD SYNNEX NCPA Landing Page: https://www.synnexcorp.com/us/govsolv/ncpa/
State Statutes: https://www.ncpa.us/Statutes
Due Diligence: https://www.ncpa.us/Vendors/TD%20SYNNEX
End-User Agency NCPA Registration: https://www.ncpa.us/register
Total
9.13 % Sales Tax
Sub Total
Contract NCPA Contract number (NCPA 01-97)
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Item No Qty Description Sales Price Disc Total
Quote
Ship To:Bill To:
Ground Net 30
Sales RepTermsShip Via Customer PO
1/17/2023 QO-23038C11777
Customer Number
Cancel Date
Date Order Number
DiscountCell, Inc
350 West 500 South
Provo, UT 84601
(800) 422-1814
(801) 705-0324 Fax
Palo Alto
Brian Furtado
Brian.Furtado@Cityofpaloalto.Org
275 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2196
Palo Alto
Attn: Brian Furtado
Brian.Furtado@Cityofpaloalto.Org
275 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
49 Cradlepoint IBR1700-1200M-B Router with 1200M Modem and
5 Year NetCloud Essentials Prime
93,639.00MA5-1700120B-NNA 1,911.00 0%
49 Cradlepoint Mobile Package for LTE Advanced Pro 1200 Mbps
(1200B) Modem
26,019.00MA-MC400-1200M-B 531.00 0%
49 PANORAMA 5G 9-1 DOME FOR CRADLEPOINT WHT 20,400.66LG-IN2446-W 416.34 0%
49 Panorama 5G 4 x LTE Dome Antenna with 16 foot cable and sma
connectors - White
13,567.61LP-IN2443-W 276.89 0%
98 Panorama Foam cell pad for installation of LGMM on uneven
surfaces
3,763.20LGMM-EXT-R 38.40 0%
1 Pricing Based on NASPO Valuepoint Contract PD180-1 0.000.00 0%
Ground shipping included in quoted pricing.
Pricing according to NASPO ValuePoint Wireless
Contract PD180-1
157,389.47
0.00
Subtotal:
Tax:
Freight:
Total:
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11,410.74
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Auditor
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1538
TITLE
Approval of Office of City Auditor Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report; CEQA
Status – Not a Project
RECOMMENDATION
The Policy and Services Committee, City Auditor, and Staff recommend that the City Council
approve the Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit Report
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City of Palo Alto (City) was subject to multiple attempts to misdirect wire payments.
Given the importance of the topic, the Office of the City Auditor (OCA) obtained an approval to
start a recommended audit activity, Wire Payment Process and Controls Review project, in
February 2022 (ID#13891)1 before finalizing the FY 2022-2023 Audit Plan that included the Wire
Payment Process and Controls Review project and was subsequently approved by the City Council
in April 2022 (ID#13914)2.
Baker Tilly presented the attached report during the Policy & Service Committee meeting on April
26, 2023, where the report was approved as follows:
MOTION: Council Member Lauing moved, seconded by Council Member Veenker to
recommend the City Council accept the Electronic Payment Process and Controls Audit
Report.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
1 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-
agendas-minutes/2022/20220207/20220207pccsm-revised-final.pdf
2 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-
agendas-minutes/2022/20220404/20220404pccsmamendedlinked1.pdf
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DISCUSSION
The objectives of the review were to:
1) Determine whether adequate controls are in place and working effectively to ensure
that all disbursements are valid and properly processed in compliance with City’s
policies and procedures
2) Determine whether end user security awareness training is sufficient to prevent
erroneous payments
The original scope to review wire payments was changed to review electronic payments that
include both wire and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments due to the similar risks
against ACH payments. The OCA’s review included the ACH and wire disbursement processes by
the Accounts Payable and Treasury teams, banking information addition and modification, and
the user security awareness training to evaluate the design of internal controls. Additionally,
the OCA’s testing was conducted by reviewing the selected disbursement transactions to
determine whether the controls are operating effectively.
The attached report summarizes the analysis, audit findings, and recommendations.
The corrective action plans and the timeline for implementation are identified within the
attached report.
The Office of the City Auditor worked primarily with Administrative Services Department and
engaged with additional stakeholders, including the City Manager’s Office and the City
Attorney’s Office, as necessary.
The timeline for implementation of corrective action plans is identified within the attached
report.
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in
CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Attachment A: OCA - Report on Electronic Payment Process and Controls
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Adriane D. McCoy, City Auditor
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City of Palo Alto
City Auditor’s Office
Electronic Payment Process and
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Executive Summary
Purpose of the Audit
Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly), in its capacity serving as the Office of the City Auditor (OCA) for the City of
Palo Alto (the City), conducted an audit of the electronic payment process and controls based on the approved
Task Order 4.12. The objectives of this review were to:
1) Determine whether adequate controls are in place and working effectively to ensure that all electronic
payments are valid and properly processed in compliance with City’s policies and procedures.
2) Determine whether end user security awareness training is sufficient to prevent erroneous payments
caused by phishing.
Report Highlights
Finding 1: Electronic Payment Instructions
(Page 11) In August 2021, management implemented an internal control by formalizing the existing
verbal verification process of all new electronic payment instructions and modifications. This is
an important control to prevent wire and ACH fraud, as noted in the Best Practices section of
this report. However, the City’s Policy and Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures, has
not been revised to include the new requirement.
The OCA reviewed the supporting documents and approvals for two wire templates and 10
randomly selected vendors for ACH and noted that the control activity performed is not
documented to evidence a review of changes made to vendor records. This review is not
currently included in the policy. An independent person who did not enter the information in
the system should review the vendor record added or changed in the system using the
supporting documents for validity and accuracy. The review should be evidenced as defined in
the policy. In the absence of control activities and requirements defined in the policy, the City
cannot ensure that key internal controls are implemented properly and operate effectively.
Key Recommendations
The Administrative Services Division (ASD) management should review and update the City’s
Policy and Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures, to ensure that an adequate internal
control system is in place to mitigate a risk of potential loss resulting from wire and ACH
frauds. The control activities and requirements should be clearly defined and communicated to
employees to ensure that controls are implemented properly and executed effectively. The
ASD management should also train the appropriate employees on the required control
activities to ensure that they execute the controls properly.
Finding 2: ACH Payments
(Page 12) There are three employees in the ADP AP team. The OCA noted that all three AP team
members have access to post invoices and process payments in the SAP ERP system and in
the bank online portal. The access allows the employees to update the vendor records in the
SAP ERP system as well. Because of this lack of segregation of duties issue, effective
operation of mitigating controls is important to ensure that all electronic payments are valid and
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properly processed. The mitigating control currently in place is dual authentication of ACH
payment batches and bank transactions in the bank online portal.
For one of 25 ACH payments reviewed, the actual ACH bank account number used for this
payment was different from the ACH bank account number shown on the vendor invoice. This
discrepancy was not identified during the payment process, and the payment was made to an
incorrect account. The control to prevent erroneous payments did not operate effectively for
this payment although there was no financial loss and all supporting documents and approvals
were well documented. The quality and effectiveness of independent reviews are especially
crucial due to the existing segregation of duties issue, where all AP team members have the
same system access.
The ACH payments are made from the bank online portal. The OCA determined that the
application control requiring dual authorization was in place. However, as the City currently
does not require the employees to save the reports that are available in the bank portal only
for a month, the audit trails evidencing that the dual authorization control is working effectively
are not maintained.
Although the mitigating controls such as secondary approver, dual authorization, and bank
account reconciliation are in place, ineffective execution of any of the key mitigating controls
may lead to invalid and/or inaccurate AP ACH payments.
Key Recommendations
The ASD management should review segregation of duties among creating/updating vendor
records, processing vendor invoices, and processing payments and evaluate risks associated
with conflicts. The ASD management should work with IT management to identify the ways to
improve segregation of duties and mitigate risks.
Until the segregation of duties conflicts are resolved, the ASD management should strengthen
mitigating controls over the AP payment process by ensuring that the controls are designed to
mitigate risks adequately and operating effectively. The City’s Policy and Procedures 1-06/
ASD, Payment Procedures should be updated to clearly define the controls and communicate
to the employees.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose of the Audit ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Report Highlights ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Objective........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Background ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Scope................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Methodology .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Compliance Statement.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Organizational Strengths ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Detailed Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Policies and Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 8
User Security Awareness Training ............................................................................................................................ 8
Best Practices ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Audit Results ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Finding 1: Electronic Payment Instructions ......................................................................................................... 11
Recommendation ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Finding 2: ACH Payments .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Recommendation ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix A: Electronic Payments Process and Controls ................................................................................ 15
Appendix B: Management Response ..................................................................................................................... 16
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Introduction
1 ACH Costs are a Fraction of Check Costs for Businesses, AFP Survey Shows | Nacha
2022 AFP Payments Cost Benchmarking Survey (afponline.org)
Objective The objectives of this review were to:
1) Determine whether adequate controls are in place and working effectively to
ensure that all electronic payments are valid and properly processed in
compliance with City’s policies and procedures.
2) Determine whether end user security awareness training is sufficient to prevent
erroneous payments caused by phishing.
Background The City disburses its funds using electronic payments and paper checks. Electronic
payments consists of wire transfers and the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
payments. During the period between September 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022, the
City recorded 3.8K disbursement transactions totaling $430M in the general ledger
cash account. The charts below show the following:
Wire transfers are only 4% of all disbursement transactions but 29% of total
disbursement amount.
ACH payments processed by the Accounts Payable (AP) team for vendors
and employees are just 1% of all disbursement transactions, due to weekly
batch processing, but 11% of total disbursement amount.
ACH payments cost much less than checks, according to the 2022 Payment Cost
Benchmarking Survey1. A cost for initiating a wire payment can vary widely and
generally higher than checks. Similarly, the City’s average costs per unit, not
including staff time and processing costs, are approximately $0.22, $0.07, and $4.02
Chart 1-A: Payment Methods by Transaction
Chart 1-B: Payment Methods by Amount
¹ ACH payments are processed in batches from one bank to another through the Automated Clearing
House (ACH) system and often used for payroll, vendor payments, recurring payments, etc.
² Wire payments are electronic interbank payments made through a wire system such as FedWire and
typically used for higher value, lower volume, time-sensitive transactions.
³ Automatic Withdraws include automatic bank transfers to the City’s three zero balance accounts and
other charges withdrawn such as bank and credit card fees based on agreements.
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2 Attachment A US Bank and Elavon Contract Extension Agreement and Related Documents (cityofpaloalto.org)
3 2021_IC3Report.pdf by Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) - IC3 receives complaints on cyber crimes from the American public and tracks the
trends and threats.
4 Suspected Business Email Compromise Ringleader Busted (bankinfosecurity.com)
for checks, ACH, and wires, respectively, based on the OCA’s calculation using the
estimated monthly unit volume shown in the existing banking and merchant services
agreement2.
Electronic payments are more secure method of payments than checks as paper
checks are more susceptible to physical loss and check frauds such as forgery and
theft. However, no payment method is completely secure. According to the FBI’s
2021 Internet Crime Report3, Business Email Compromise (BEC)/Email Account
Compromise (EAC) “is a sophisticated scam targeting both business and individual
performing transfers of funds” and “is frequently carried out when a subject
compromises legitimate business email accounts through social engineering or
computer intrusion techniques to conduct unauthorized transfers of funds.” This FBI’s
report states that BEC schemes are among the top incidents reported in 2021 and
resulted in almost 20K complaints with losses of nearly $2.4B in total (an increase
from approximately $1.8B in 2019). The report also shows California had the most
victims and losses (67K, $1.2B, respectively) among all states, American Territory,
and the District of Columbia.
There was a significant arrest in May 2021 when Interpol received the intelligence
from private sector partners including Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks4, but a threat of
BEC remains. In June 2021, the City became a victim of a BEC scam, resulting in a
wire payment of approximately $43K to a fraudster. This incident was identified in late
July 2021 when the legitimate vendor inquired about a payment they never received
from the City.
The City management subsequently reviewed the wire and ACH payments and
vendor record changes made between June 2021 and August 2021 and noted no
other similar incident. They also formalized an internal control to verbally confirm the
new and modified banking information with a payee to prevent similar incidents,
which, in August 2021, actually prevented a loss from a similar scheme called Vendor
Impersonation Fraud that is often used for public sector entities as the contracting
information is a public record.
Scope The original scope to review wire payments was changed to review electronic
payments that include both wire and ACH payments due to the similar risks against
ACH payments. The OCA’s review included the ACH and wire disbursement
processes by the AP and Treasury teams, banking information addition and
modification, and the user security awareness training to evaluate the design of
internal controls. Additionally, the OCA’s testing was conducted by reviewing the
selected transactions processed between September 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022,
to determine whether the controls are operating effectively.
The OCA reviewed the City employees’ access to the bank online portal during this
audit. However, for the access to the City’s SAP ERP system, the OCA’s recent
assessment results of the segregation of duties in the City’s SAP ERP system (Task
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5 Government auditing standards require an external peer review at least once every three (3) years. The last peer review of the Palo
Alto Office of the City Auditor was conducted in 2017. The Palo Alto City Council approved a contract from October 2020 through
June 2022 with Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) and appointed Kyle O’Rourke, Senior Consulting Manager in Baker Tilly's Public Sector
practice, as City Auditor. Given the transition in the City Audit office, a peer review was not conducted in 2020 and will be conducted
after the third year of Baker Tilly’s contract.
Order 4.3), was utilized. A review of cybersecurity risks is covered in a separate
cybersecurity audit that is already underway (Task Order 4.14).
Methodology To achieve the audit objectives, the OCA performed the following procedures:
Reviewed the policies and procedures related to the ACH and wire payment
processing.
Interviewed the appropriate individuals within the Administrative Services Division
(ASD), including the Treasury (for wires), Accounts Payable (for ACH payments),
and General Ledger teams, to discuss the process and controls for electronic
payments, including vendor record creation and modification.
Reviewed the approvals and supporting documents for randomly selected samples
of electronic payments as well as new and modified vendor records.
Reviewed the access and controls related to the bank online portal.
Interviewed the key process owners of the electronic payment processes to
understand the security awareness training they received.
Inquired with the Information Technology Department and the Human Resources
Department regarding the user security awareness training the City offers to the
employees.
Reviewed the employees’ completion status of the latest user security awareness
training the City provided.
Identified the best practices related to electronic payment processing to mitigate
risks of wire and ACH frauds.
Compliance
Statement
This audit activity was conducted from March 2022 to July 2022 in accordance with
generally accepted government auditing standards, except for the requirement of an
external peer review5. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for our findings
and conclusions based on our audit objectives. We believe that the evidence
obtained provides a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on our
audit objectives.
Organizational
Strengths
During this audit activity, we observed certain strengths of the City. Key strengths
include:
Approvals of payments are well documented using e-signature software called
DocuSign
Supporting documents are consistent and well organized
The staff members are devoted and professional and were responsive to the
OCA’s questions and requests
The Office of the City Auditor greatly appreciates the support of the Administrative Services
Department in conducting this audit activity.
Thank you!
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Detailed Analysis
Policies and
Procedures
The City has the Policy and
Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment
Procedures (Revised: February
2007). The Policy Statement of this
policy is that the “functionality of
Accounts Payable is to ensure that
all payment requests are properly
authorized, accurately recorded
and promptly disbursed in
accordance with City policies and
contractual terms.”
The City’s nine-page Policy and
Procedures include the sections
shown in the box on this page. The
policy does not include the
following related processes and
controls:
A verbal verification process of all new electronic payment instructions and
modifications that was formalized in August 2021
The controls and requirements for ACH payments including the vendor
record creation and modification
The controls and requirements for wire payments including the creation and
modification of wire templates for recurring payments and the situation where
free-form (non-recurring) wire payments are used
The processes and controls for the bank online portal
There is also a six-page document titled “Internal Controls on Cash Disbursement
Cycle” that was updated in May 2021. This Cash Disbursement document contains
the similar sections as the City’s policy but provides additional descriptions of
procedures for payment requests and ACH payments.
The OCA documented an overview of the wire and ACH processes and controls,
based on the understanding obtained during this audit (Appendix A).
User Security
Awareness
Training
The City required all City employees to complete a cybersecurity awareness training
by November 25, 2020. This was the latest training provided by the Information
Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR) departments, using a well-established,
leading vendor who provides the large library of security awareness training content
as well as a simulated phishing campaign tool. The training was delivered through
the City’s learning system managed by HR.
The employees’ completion status generated from the City’s learning system shows
that over 98% of all employees completed the training by December 31, 2020.
Although all 10 ASD employees who process electronic payments completed this
Policy and Procedures 1-06/ ASD*
Payment Procedures
Contents
A. Purchasing Authorization
B. Change Order Process
C. Routine Accounts Payable Payment Process
D. Department Approvals
E. Accounts Payable Editing and Posting
F. Check Printing, Reversal and Re-issuance,
and Wire Transfer
G. Year-end Accruals
H. Reconciliations
I. Quarterly sales tax reporting
* Administrative Services Department
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training, some of them did not complete by the due date set by HR. The City does
not require those 10 ASD employees to receive additional fraud training courses that
are more directly related to AP and cash disbursement. According to the AP and
Treasury teams, they share news and articles related to fraud incidents among team
members and have taken fraud-related training courses on their own.
Table 1: 2020 Security Awareness Training Completed in 2020-2022
Best Practices As people increasingly conduct business online and communicate digitally, fraud
attempts such as phishing are growing. Electronic payments are susceptible to fraud
schemes due to the speedy and irrevocable transaction. Fraudsters gather
information on target organizations, take advantage of a weak internal control
system, and take money from victims using compromised or impersonated methods.
Therefore, an effective internal control system is key to protect an organization from
becoming a victim of fraud schemes. Through researches around wire and ACH
frauds and best practices to prevent them, the OCA compiled the following best
practices.
Practices to guard against wire and ACH fraud
Educate and train employees on fraud schemes to ensure they recognize red
flags and take appropriate actions such as:
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o Do not click on links and attachments in an unsolicited e-mail or text
message or respond to them before verifying the legitimacy.
o Cautiously inspect the e-mail address, URL, and spelling in a
message to identify the slightly modified address/URL.
o Be watchful if there is a sense of urgency.
o Do not use “reply” for e-mail communication. Instead, use “forward”
and add the correct e-mail address.
Implement a verbal verification process that uses a phone number used
previously or obtained independently from the information provided in the
current request.
o Conduct an internet search or compare against reputable databases.
o Do not call a phone number provided with a request
o Use a script to verify both the existing account information and the
information to be changed.
Process payments using dual control (two people authorization).
Work with the IT department to ensure that appropriate cybersecurity
controls are implemented.
Review the insurance policy for an appropriate coverage of financial losses
due to cybersecurity fraud.
Periodically review all control procedures to keep them current and relevant
to current threats.
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Audit Results
Finding 1:
Electronic
Payment
Instructions
In August 2021, the ASD management implemented an internal control by
formalizing the existing verbal verification process of all new electronic payment
instructions and modifications. The formalized verification process involves the
following steps:
1) Calling a phone number independently obtained from the sources such as
the signed original instructions and the company website
2) Confirming the banking and relevant information
3) Writing down on the new or modified instructions the name of an individual
who confirmed, date, the information verified, and the initials of the staff
member who performed the verification.
This is an important control to prevent wire and ACH fraud, as noted in the Best
Practices section of this report. However, the City’s Policy and Procedures 1-06/
ASD, Payment Procedures, has not been revised to include the new requirement.
Between September 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022, ASD had two new or modified
wire templates (the payee banking information stored in the bank online portal) for
the payees with recurring wire payments. ASD also added or changed records for
2,057 vendors, 32 of which had new or modified ACH banking information. The
OCA reviewed the supporting documents and approvals for two wire templates and
10 randomly selected vendors for ACH and noted the following:
The City receives a request to update various payee information such as tax
number, payment method, and name. The current practice is that not all
changes require documentation of the verbal verification performed. Only
the verbal verification of the changes to the banking information is
documented, which should be defined in the policy.
AP Senior Accountant runs a "display changes to vendor" report and review
banking changes listed in the report prior to approving a weekly ACH batch.
However, a supervisory review of changes made in the system is not
documented, or a report used for a supervisory review is not included in the
ACH payment packet that AP Senior Accountant signs off on. Therefore, the
control activity performed is not documented to evidence a review of
changes made to vendor records. This review is not currently included in the
policy.
An independent person who did not enter the information in the system should
review the vendor record added or changed in the system using the supporting
documents for validity and accuracy. The review should be evidenced as defined in
the policy. In the absence of control activities and requirements defined in the
policy, the City cannot ensure that key internal controls are implemented properly
and operate effectively.
Recommendation The ASD management should review and update the City’s Policy and Procedures
1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures, to ensure that an adequate internal control
system is in place to mitigate a risk of potential loss resulting from wire and ACH
frauds. The control activities and requirements should be clearly defined and
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communicated to employees to ensure that controls are implemented properly and
executed effectively.
The ASD management should also train the appropriate employees on the required
control activities to ensure that they execute the controls properly. Additionally, the
ASD management should implement a mechanism (such as periodic meetings,
training, e-mail communications, etc.) that is a little more proactive than the current
practice to keep appropriate employees informed on wire and ACH fraud schemes
and trends in addition to the user security awareness training provided by the City.
Finding 2: ACH
Payments
There are three employees in the ASD AP team. The OCA noted that all three AP
team members have access to post invoices and process payments in the SAP
ERP system and in the bank online portal. The access allows the employees to
update the vendor records in the SAP ERP system as well. The AP segregation of
duties issue was reported in the ERP Planning: Separation of Duties audit report
dated October 17, 2018. Recently, the SAP Functionality and Internal Control
Assessment revealed that:
1) “Process Vendor Invoices” and “AP Payments” are the two of three
processes with the most conflicts out of 12 business processes that are part
of the SAP Finance and Accounting (FI) module
2) “AP Payments and Process Vendor Invoices” is one of top 10 SAP FI
conflicts.
Because of the existing conflicts, effective operation of mitigating controls is
important to ensure that all electronic payments are valid and properly processed.
The mitigating control currently in place is dual authentication of ACH payment
batches and bank transactions in the bank online portal.
Between September 1, 2021, and March 15, 2022, ASD AP team processed 31
weekly ACH batches totaling approximately $45M. The OCA reviewed approvals for
10 ACH batches and the supporting documents for 25 individual ACH payments
selected from those 10 batches.
Each ACH batch payment packet is signed by the following three individuals using
DocuSign:
Preparer (AP Account Specialist) who creates the batch file in the SAP ERP
system, assembles a payment packet containing the supporting documents
approved by the applicable departments for the batch, and uploads the
batch file to the bank online portal
First Approver (AP Senior Accountant) who reviews and approves a
payment packet and approves the uploaded batch file in the bank online
portal
Second Approver (Treasury Manager) who reviews and approves a payment
packet
Then OCA compared the bank information in the SAP ERP system to the bank
information shown in the supporting documents. For one of 25 ACH payments
reviewed, the actual ACH bank account number used for the payment was different
from the ACH bank account number shown on the vendor invoice. This discrepancy
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was not identified during the payment process, and the payment was made to an
incorrect account. There was no financial loss since the bank returned the payment
that was made to the closed account, and the City was able to issue a check to the
vendor. However, if the wrong account had not been closed, the error would have
gone unnoticed without the vendor’s notification. The control to prevent erroneous
payments did not operate effectively for this payment although all supporting
documents and approvals were well documented. The quality and effectiveness of
independent reviews are especially crucial due to the segregation of duties issue as
noted above. The ineffective execution of internal control (a thorough review to
detect errors and irregularities) may result in erroneous payments, financial loss,
and/or inefficient use of resources.
The ACH payments are made from the bank online portal. The access to this
account is limited but all three AP team members can initiate and approve ACH
payment batches. According to Manager of Treasury, Debt, Investment, he set the
dual authorization requirement in the account setting in the bank online portal
around October 2018 so that the same individual cannot approve the transaction
he/she initiated. The OCA determined that the application control requiring dual
authorization currently in place. The names of the individuals who initiated and
approved each ACH batch are listed in the ACH Audit Report and ACH Daily Batch
Detail. However, these audit trails are available in the portal only for a month unless
a report is generated and saved offline by a user. As the City currently does not
require the employees to save the reports, the audit trails evidencing that the dual
authorization control is working effectively are not maintained. It took a week for the
City to receive the information after submitting a request to the bank’s customer
service department. Audit trails are detailed records of financial transactions and
are used to verify and track transactions. It is necessary for the City to maintain a
complete audit trail to be able to trace back any irregularities and investigate them
when they happen.
Although the mitigating controls such as secondary approver, dual authorization,
and bank account reconciliation are in place, ineffective execution of any of the key
mitigating controls may lead to invalid and/or inaccurate AP ACH payments.
Recommendation The ASD management should review segregation of duties among
creating/updating vendor records, processing vendor invoices, and processing
payments and evaluate risks associated with conflicts. The ASD management
should work with IT to identify the ways to improve segregation of duties and
mitigate risks.
Until the segregation of duties conflicts are resolved, the ASD management should
strengthen mitigating controls over the AP payment process by ensuring that the
controls are designed to mitigate risks adequately and operating effectively. The
City’s Policy and Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures should be updated to
clearly define the controls and communicate to the employees.
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Appendices
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Appendix B: Management Response
Recommendation Responsible
Department(s)
Agree, Partially Agree, or Do Not Agree and Target Date and Corrective Action
Plan
Finding: Electronic Payment Instructions
The ASD management should review and update the City’s Policy and
Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures, to ensure that an
adequate internal control system is in place to mitigate a risk of
potential loss resulting from wire and ACH frauds. The control
activities and requirements should be clearly defined and
communicated to employees to ensure that controls are implemented
properly and executed effectively.
Administrative
Services
Concurrence: Agree
Target Date: February 2023
Completion Date: February 22, 2023
Action Plan: ASD has drafted revisions to Policy and Procedures 1-
06/ASD, Payment Procedures to align the policy document with staff’s
current practices for electronic payments through ACH and wire
transfer. Controls already in practice and added to the updated policy
include:
ACH Payments
AP staff verbally confirms bank information on the ACH
enrollment form by calling an independently obtained phone
number from the company website and/or master vendor
record in SAP.
ACH batches are signed by three individuals before the batch is
processed: preparer (A/P Accounting Specialist); first approver
(A/P Senior Accountant); and second approver (Manager,
Treasury, Debt & Investments).
Wire Transfers
The Manager, Treasury, Debt & Investments, confirms bank
information from the ACH enrollment form by calling an
independently obtain phone number from the company
website and/or master vendor record in SAP.
Wire transactions are entered in U.S. Bank’s online portal. The
wire is initiated by the Manager, Treasury, Debt & Investments;
a second approval is required to execute the wire.
The revised policy was distributed to City employees in February 2023.
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The ASD management should also train the appropriate employees on
the required control activities to ensure that they execute the controls
properly. Additionally, the ASD management should implement a
mechanism (such as periodic meetings, training, e-mail
communications, etc.) that is a little more proactive than the current
practice to keep appropriate employees informed on wire and ACH
fraud schemes and trends in addition to the user security awareness
training provided by the City.
Administrative
Services
Concurrence: Partially Agree
Target Date: March 2023
Completion Date: To be determined during the OCA’s follow-up review
Action Plan: Key ASD employees (Finance Manager; AP Senior
Accountant, Manager; Treasury, Debt & Investments; and Assistant
Director, ASD) stay current control environment and activities through
continuing education requirements, government association training
opportunities, and news articles on the subject. ASD staff are members
of the Government Finance Officers Association and the California
Society of Municipal Finance Offers and have access to email
distribution lists and discussion groups on these topics. As discussed in
Management’s Response, Policy and Procedures 1-06/ASD, Payment
Procedures has been revised to the City’s practice of verbally
confirming payment information through contact information that is
independently obtained through the company’s website or the vendor
record in SAP; this is a control activity best practice implemented by
staff as a result of cybersecurity and control environment training.
In addition, the City requires cyber security training biennially. Key ASD
Staff will continue to actively pursue training opportunities to remain
informed of new control environment practices, fraud schemes, and
user security awareness.
Finding: ACH Payments
The ASD management should review segregation of duties among
creating/updating vendor records, processing vendor invoices, and
processing payments and evaluate risks associated with conflicts. The
ASD management should work with IT to identify the ways to improve
segregation of duties and mitigate risks.
Administrative
Services
Concurrence: Partially Agree
Target Date: March 2023
Completion Date: To be determined during the OCA’s follow-up review
Action Plan: As noted previously, ASD has revised Policy and
Procedures 1-06/ASD, Payment Procedures to describe mitigating
controls that ASD has in place over ACH and wire payments. ASD is
aware of the system configuration in the ERP and has implemented
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internal controls to mitigate the risk the system configuration could
present. Staff continually to reviews segregation of duties and the
internal control structure that is in place with the goal of maximizing
use of staff resource and balancing with risk mitigation.
Staff agrees that a technology solution to improve segregation of duties
is ideal. As part of phase two of the ERP upgrade, staff will evaluate the
cost benefit of system configuration modifications.
Until the segregation of duties conflicts in the City’s ERP system are
resolved, the ASD management should strengthen mitigating controls
over the AP payment process by ensuring that the controls are
designed to mitigate risks adequately and operating effectively. The
City’s Policy and Procedures 1-06/ ASD, Payment Procedures should be
updated to clearly define the controls and communicate to the
employees.
Administrative
Services
Concurrence: Partially Agree
Target Date: February 2023
Completion Date: February 22, 2023
Action Plan: Staff agrees that updates to the City’s Policy and
Procedures 1-06/ASD, Payment Procedures will provide clear
communication to employees and memorialize the control practices
already in place. As listed below, segregation of duties and mitigating
control practices exist in the ACH and wire payment process, and
updates to 1-06/ASD, Payment Procedures, will ensure clear definition
of these controls. Staff believes that the following controls are designed
to mitigate risk effectively and operate effectively:
Verbally confirm vendor banking information through
independently obtained contact information and/or the master
vendor record in SAP.
Invoices cannot be parked and posted by the same AP
employee. In addition, invoices cannot be parked and process
by the same AP employee
Although all three AP employees can post and process ACH
batch payments, this control risk it mitigated by requiring three
approvers to process the payment. The third approver,
Manager, Treasury, Debt & Investments, has no authorization
to park, post, or process payments. Independent review of all
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ACH payments is done by verifying the vendor, dollar amount,
and authorized signature(s).
The AP Senior Accountant reviews banking changes made in the
SAP system before approving ACH batch. Documentation of
these banking changes began in May 2022.
The ACH batch cannot be uploaded and approved by the same
person in the City’s bank online portal (U.S. Bank).
AP staff do not have authority to enter goods receipts in SAP
(MIGO). Goods receipt is required for all PO related payments.
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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1582
TITLE
SECOND READING: Adoption of a Permanent Ordinance Amending Titles 18 and 21 to
Implement State Housing Legislation from the 2021 Legislative Session, Including SB 9.
Environmental Analysis: Exempt from Environmental Analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j). The Planning and
Transportation Commission (PTC) has recommended Council adopt the ordinance. (FIRST
READING: May 22, 2023 PASSED 7-0)
BACKGROUND
This was heard by the City Council on May 22, 2023 for a first reading and was approved 7-0. No
changes were made to the ordinance; it is now before you for a second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
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APPROVED BY:
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Ordinance No. ____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Modifying Chapters 16.65
(Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements), 18.10 (Low-Density Residential, RE,
R-2, and RMD Districts), 18.12 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), 18.13
(Multiple Family Residential, RM20, RM30, RM40), 18.16 (Commercial Districts,
CN, CC, CS), 18.18 (Downtown Commercial, CD-C, CD-S, CD-N), 18.40 (General
Standards and Exceptions), and 18.42 (Standard for Special Uses) of Title 18
(Zoning) and Adding Chapter 21.10 (Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code to Implement Recent State Housing Bills
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which
requires, among other things, that local agencies ministerially approve both two-unit
construction and urban lot splits on single-family zoned lots.
B. SB 9 authorizes the creation of lots as small as 1,200 square feet, and requires approval
of two residential units of at least 800 square feet (for a total of 1,600 square feet) each
on such lots. This represents a significant departure from existing minimum lot sizes
and development standards in Palo Alto’s single-family zones.
C. The increased density and intensity of development authorized by SB 9 has the potential
to negatively impact privacy, access for emergency vehicles, and aesthetics of
residential neighborhoods. In addition, the ministerial review required by SB 9 could
result in the unintentional loss of historic resources in Palo Alto’s single family zones.
D. SB 9 authorizes local jurisdictions to apply objective zoning standards, objective
subdivision standards, and objective design standards, subject to certain limitations in
statute.
E. On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 478 (SB 478),
which requires, among other things, that local agencies provide specified minimum floor
area ratios for housing development projects containing 3 to 10 dwelling units.
F. On January 24, 2022 and April 11, 2022, the City Council adopted interim ordinance nos.
5542 and 5546 to address SB 9 and SB 478. Following a recommendation by the
Planning and Transportation Commission on February 8, 2023, the City Council now
seeks to adopt a permanent ordinance.
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SECTION 2. With the exceptions of Sections 16, 17, 19 and 21, and 23, which were added in
their entirety by interim ordinance no. 5542, this ordinance is formatted to show amendments
to the Palo Alto Municipal Code as it would read if interim ordinances 5542 and 5546 were to
expire. Additions from this baseline are shown in underline, and deletions are shown in strike-
through; large portions of text that are unchanged may be omitted through use of ellipses.
SECTION 3. Section 18.10.020 (Applicable Regulations) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density
Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
18.10.020 Applicable Regulations
The specific regulations of this chapter and the additional regulations and procedures
established by Chapters 18.52 to 18.80 inclusive shall apply to all low-density residential
districts. Such regulations shall apply to construction of two units on an RE-zoned lot pursuant
to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021), except as modified by Section
18.42.180.
SECTION 4. Section 18.10.030 (Land Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2
and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
18.10.030 Land Uses
Table 1 shows the permitted and conditionally permitted uses for the low-density residential
districts.
TABLE 1
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES
[P = Permitted Use -- CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required]
RE R-2 RMD Subject to
Regulations in:
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P = Permitted Use CUP = Conditional Use Permit
Required
Footnotes:
(1) Sale of Agricultural Products: No permanent commercial structures for the sale or
processing of agricultural products are permitted.
(2) Accessory Dwelling Units in R-2 and RMD Zones: An accessory dwelling unit or a Junior
Accessory Dwelling Unit associated with a single-family residence on a lot in the R-2 or RMD
zones is permitted, subject to the provisions of Section 18.42.040, and such that no more than
two units result on the lot.
(3) Bed and Breakfast Inns: Bed and breakfast inns are limited to no more than 4 units
(including the owner/resident's unit) in the RMD district.
(4) Two Unit Development Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9,
2021): Construction of two units is permitted on an RE-zoned lot, subject to the regulations in
SECTION 5. Section 18.10.040 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density
Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
18.10.040 Development Standards
(a) Site Specifications, Building Size, Height and Bulk, and Residential Density
The development standards for the low-density residential districts are shown in Table 2:
TABLE 2
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS R-E (6) R-2 RMD Subject to
Regulations in:
(1) Minimum Lot Size: Any lot less than the minimum lot size may be used in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 18.40.
(2) R-2 Floodzone Heights: Provided, in a special flood hazard area as defined in Chapter
16.52, the maximum heights are increased by one-half of the increase in elevation required to
reach base flood elevation, up to a maximum building height of 33 feet.
(3) R-2 Floodzone Daylight Plane: Provided, if the site is in a special flood hazard area and
is entitled to an increase in the maximum height, the heights for the daylight planes shall be
adjusted by the same amount.
(4) Exemption from Floor Area for Covered Parking Required for Two-Family Uses: In the
R-2 and RMD districts, for two-family uses, floor area limits may be exceeded by a maximum
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(5) Maximum House Size: The gross floor area of attached garages and attached accessory
dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are included in the calculation of maximum
house size. If there is no garage attached to the house, then the square footage of one
detached covered parking space shall be included in the calculation. This provision applies
only to single-family residences, not to duplexes allowed in the R-2 and RMD districts.
(6) Two Unit Development Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB
9, 2021): Construction of two units on an RE-zoned lot shall be subject to the development
standards in this Section 18.10.040, except as modified by Section 18.42.180.
[. . .]
SECTION 6. Table 3 (PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR R-E, R-2 AND RMD USES) of Section
18.10.060 (Parking) of Chapter 18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of
Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
[. . .]
TABLE 3
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR R-E, R-2 AND RMD USES
Single-family residential use (excluding
accessory dwelling units)
2 spaces per unit, of which one must be covered.
Two family in the RE district, pursuant to
California Government Code Section
65852.21 (SB 9, 2021)
within one-half mile walking distance of either a
high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop,
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SECTION 7. Section 18.10.070 (Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter
18.10 (Low-Density Residential (RE, R-2 and RMD) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
18.10.070 Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are subject to the regulations
set forth in Chapter 18.09 Section 18.42.040.
SECTION 8. Section 18.12.020 (Applicable Regulations) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family
Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
18.12.020 Applicable Regulations
The specific regulations of this chapter and the additional regulations and procedures
established by Chapters 18.52 to 18.80 inclusive shall apply to the R-1 district including the R-1
subdistricts. Such regulations shall apply to construction of two units on an R1-zoned lot
pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9), except as modified by Section
18.42.180.
SECTION 9. Section 18.12.030 (Land Uses) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential
District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
18.12.030 Land Uses
The permitted and conditionally permitted uses for the single family residential districts are
shown in Table 1:
Table 1
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL R-1 RESIDENTIAL USES
[. . .] [. . .] [. . .]
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single-Family P
Two-Family use, under one ownership P 18.42.180
Mobile Homes P 18.42.100
Residential Care Homes P
[. . .] [. . .] [. . .]
P = Permitted Use CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required
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SECTION 10. Section 18.12.040 (Site Development Standards) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single
Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
18.12.040 Site Development Standards
(a) Site Specifications, Building Size, Height and Bulk, and Residential Density
The development standards for the R-1 district and the R-1 subdistricts are shown in Table 2,
except to the extend such standards may be modified by Section 18.42.180 for two-family uses
pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 (SB 9, 2021):
[. . .]
SECTION 11. Section 18.12.060 (Parking) of Chapter 18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential
District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
18.12.060 Parking
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses
in accord with Chapters 18.52 and 18.54 of this title. The following parking requirements apply
in the R- 1 districts. These requirements are included for reference purposes only, and in the
event of a conflict between this Section 18.12.060 and any requirement of
Chapters 18.52 and 18.54, Chapters 18.52 and 18.54 shall apply, except in the case of parcels
created pursuant to Section 18.10.140(c) (subdivision incentive for historic preservation).
(a) Parking Requirements for Specific Uses
Table 4 shows the minimum off-street automobile parking requirements for specific uses
within the R-1 district.
Single-family residential use
(excluding accessory dwelling units)
2 spaces per unit, of which one must be covered.
Two family use pursuant to
California Government Code Section
65852.21 (SB 9, 2021)
within one-half mile walking distance of either a
high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop,
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[. . .]
SECTION 12. Section 18.12.070 (Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter
18.12 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
18.12.070 Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are subject to the regulations
set forth in Chapter 18.09 Section 18.42.040.
SECTION 13. Section 18.40.160 (Replacement Project or Discretionary Review Required) of
Chapter 18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
18.40.160 Replacement Project or Discretionary Review Required
(a) No permit required under Title 2 (Administrative Code), Title 12 (Public Works and
Utilities), or Title 16 (Building Regulations) shall be issued for demolition or deconstruction of a
single family residence or duplex in the Low-Density Residential District (Chapter 18.10) or
Single Family Residential District (Chapter 18.12), except for deconstruction pursuant to
Section 16.14.130 or where necessary for health and safety purposes (as determined by the
City's Building Official), unless building permit plans for a replacement project have been
approved. This subsection shall also apply to demolition of a single family residence or duplex in
the Multiple Family Residential District (Chapter 18.13) when the replacement project does not
require discretionary review.
(b) No permit required under Title 2 (Administrative Code), Title 12 (Public Works and
Utilities), or Title 16 (Building Regulations) shall be issued for any project requiring discretionary
review under Title 18 or Title 21, unless the application for discretionary review has been
approved.
SECTION 14. Section 18.52.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 18.52 (Parking and Loading
Requirements) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
18.52.020 Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:
[. . .]
(h) “Within one block of a car share vehicle” means within 600 feet of a parking space
permanently reserved for use by a car share vehicle.
(h)(i) Definitions for other parking-related terms can be found in Section 18.04.030(a)
(Definitions), including “Parking as a principal use,” “Parking facility,” and “Parking
space.”
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SECTION 15. Table 1 (Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements of Section 18.52.040 (Off-
Street Parking, Loading, and Bicycle Facility Requirements) of Chapter 18.52 (Parking and
Loading Requirements) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
18.52.040 Off-Street Parking, Loading and Bicycle Facility Requirements
[. . .]
Table 1
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
(# of spaces) 1
Term (LT) and
[. . .] [. . .] [. . .] [. . .]
Residential
(R-2 & RMD Districts)
one space per unit must be covered
Tandem Parking Allowed, with one
tandem space per unit, associated
directly with another parking space
unit
pursuant to Section
18.42.180)
spaces required if the unit is located
within one-half mile walking
distance of either a high-quality
transit corridor or a major transit
stop, as defined in California Public
Resources Code Sections 21155 and
21064.3 respectively, or located
within one block of a car share
unit
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SECTION 16. Section 18.42.180 (Standards for Two Units on Single Family Zoned Lots Pursuant
to Senate Bill 9) of Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
18.42.180 Standards for Two Units on Single Family Zoned Lots Pursuant to Senate Bill 9.
(a) Purpose. This section sets forth special regulations applicable to the construction of two
dwelling units on single family lots in the R-1 (and R-1 subdistricts) and R-E zone districts,
pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021). In the
event of a conflict between the provisions of this section and the generally applicable
regulations of Chapters 18.10, 18.12, and 18.52-18.80, inclusive, the provisions of this section
shall prevail.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and
unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or
safety or physical environmental standards, policies, or conditions as they
existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with
the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation shall not constitute a
specific, adverse, impact.
(2) “Sufficient to allow separate conveyance” means the two dwelling units
constitute clearly defined, separate, and independent housekeeping units
without interior access points to the other dwelling unit.
(3) “Two dwelling units” means the development proposes two new units on a
vacant lot or proposes to add one new unit to one existing unit on a lot. This
does not include the development of a single dwelling unit on a vacant lot.
(4) “Unit” means any dwelling unit, including, but not limited to a primary dwelling
unit, an accessory dwelling unit, or a junior accessory dwelling unit.
(c) Applicability. When an application is submitted that includes both (1) the construction
of two dwelling units under this section and (2) other redevelopment work that is not integral
to creation of a new dwelling unit and would generally require discretionary review, only the
portions required for construction of dwelling units shall be reviewed ministerially. In addition,
this section shall not apply in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Parcels described California Government Code Section 65913.4, subdivisions
(a)(6)(B) through (a)(6)(K) inclusive. Such parcels include, for example, parcels
located in wetlands, in very high fire severity zones (unless the site has adopted
certain fire hazard mitigation measures), and in special flood hazard areas or
regulatory floodways (unless the site meets certain federal requirements for
development).
(2) Parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s
rights under state law to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within
the past 15 years.
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(3) The development would require alteration or demolition of any of the following
types of housing
(A) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that
restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate,
low, or very low income.
(B) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a
public entity’s valid exercise of its police power.
(C) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
(4) The development would result in the demolition of more than 25 percent of the
existing exterior structural walls of a site that has been occupied by a tenant in
the last three years.
(5) The development is located within a historic district or property included on the
State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources
Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s
historic inventory.
(6) The building official finds that the development would have a specific, adverse
impact on public health and safety or the physical environment that cannot be
feasibly mitigated or avoided.
(d) Application Process.
(1) The Director is authorized to promulgate regulations, forms, and/or checklists
setting forth application requirements for the development of dwelling units
under this section.
(2) The City shall ministerially approve or disapprove an application pursuant to this
section.
(e) Development Standards.
(1) A project proposing two dwelling units on a parcel in the R-1 or RE districts shall
be subject to the development standards set forth in Chapters 18.12 and 18.10,
respectively except as provided herein.
(2) All construction pursuant to this section shall comply with objective design
standards adopted by the City Council. However, an applicant seeking to deviate
from the objective design standards (except to the extent necessary to construct
a unit of 800 square feet) may elect to submit an application under the base
requirements of Chapters 18.10, or 18.12, including, if applicable, Single Family
Individual Review.
(3) If the application of any development standard or design standard would
necessarily require that one or more proposed units be less than 800 square
feet, such standard shall be relaxed to the minimum extent necessary to allow
construction of a unit or units of at least 800 square feet. The Director may
publish regulations governing the order in which objective standards shall be
waived or relaxed in such circumstances.
(4) Setbacks from side and rear property lines, including street-side property lines,
shall be no less than four feet, except in the case of existing non-complying
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structures or structures reconstructed in the same location and to the same
dimensions as an existing structure, in which case existing setbacks less than four
feet may be maintained. No setback is required from an internal lot line newly
created pursuant to Chapter 21.10, for adjacent or connected structures
separated by the new lot line, provided that the structures meet building code
safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance.
(5) Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapters 18.52 and 18.54.
(6) In the event that a project is proposed on a site that has been subject to an
Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10, and the project would result in three or
more detached units across the two parcels created by the urban lot split, any
new units shall not exceed 800 square feet.
(7) Accessory structures, such as garages and shed are permitted consistent with the
provisions of the zoning district; however, no accessory structure shall have a
floor area exceeding 500 square feet.
(8) The Director of Public Works may promulgate standards for adjacent public
improvements, such as curb cuts and sidewalks, in relation to development
pursuant to this Section.
(f) General Requirements.
(1) A maximum of two units may be located on any parcel that is created by an
Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10. Accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units shall not be permitted on any such parcel already
containing two units.
(2) On parcels that are not the result of an Urban Lot Split under Chapter 21.10,
accessory dwelling units may be proposed in addition to the primary dwelling
unit or units, consistent with Chapter 18.09, provided, however, that ADUs
associated with projects proceeding under this Section shall not receive any
exemption from Floor Area Ratio except to the minimum extent required by
California Government Code Section 65852.2.
(3) A rental of any unit created pursuant to this Section shall be for a term longer
than 30 consecutive days.
(4) For residential units connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, a
percolation test completed within the last 5 years, or, if the percolation test has
been recertified, within the last 10 years.
(5) Each unit shall have a permanent street address.
(6) The owner and all successors in interest in the subject property shall agree to
participate in any City survey of properties that have constructed dwelling units
pursuant to this Section.
(g) Effective Dates. This section shall remain in effect until such time as Government Code
Section 65852.21 is repealed or superseded or its requirements for ministerial approval of no
more than two units on a single family zoned lot are materially amended, whether by
legislation or initiative, at which time this section shall become null and void.
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SECTION 17. Chapter 21.10 (Urban Lot Splits) of Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of
land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
Chapter 21.10
PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES
Section 21.10.010 Purpose
Section 21.10.020 Definitions
Section 21.10.030 Applicability
Section 21.10.040 General Requirements
Section 21.10.050 Application and Review of an Urban Lot Split
Section 21.10.060 Effective dates
Section 21.10.010 Purpose
This chapter sets forth special regulations applicable to the subdivision of a single family lot in
the R-1 district (and R-1 subdistricts) or R-E district into two new lots, pursuant to California
Government Code Section 66411.7 (SB 9, 2021).
Section 21.10.020 Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Acting in concert” means pursuing a shared goal to split adjacent lots pursuant to an
agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal.
(b) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable
impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety or physical
environmental standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the
application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general
plan land use designation shall not constitute a specific, adverse, impact.
(c) “Unit” means any dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a unit or units created
pursuant to Section 18.42.180, a primary dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit, or a
junior accessory dwelling unit.
(d) “Urban Lot Split” means the subdivision of an existing legal parcel in the R-1 district (and
R-1 subdistricts) or R-E district to create no more than two new parcels of approximately
equal area, pursuant to this Chapter and California Government Code Section 66411.7.
Section 21.10.030 Applicability
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to lots in the R-1 district (and R-1 subdistricts) or
R-E zone district. Except as modified by this Chapter, all provisions of Title 21 shall apply to an
application for urban lot split. An Urban Lot Split is not available in any of the following
circumstances:
(a) A parcel described California Government Code Section 65913.4, subdivisions (a)(6)(B)
through (a)(6)(K) inclusive. Such parcels include, for example, parcels located in
wetlands, in very high fire severity zones (unless the site has adopted certain fire hazard
mitigation measures), and in special flood hazard areas or regulatory floodways (unless
the site meets certain federal requirements for development).
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(b) A parcel on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s rights
under state law to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the past 15
years.
(c) A parcel that was created by prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split.
(d) A parcel adjacent to a parcel that was created by prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split by
the owner, or a person acting in concert with the owner of the parcel sought to be split.
(e) The Urban Lot Split would require alteration or demolition of any of the following types
of housing
(1) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts
rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low
income.
(2) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public
entity’s valid exercise of its police power.
(3) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
(f) The Urban Lot Split is located within a historic district or property included on the State
Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section
5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s historic inventory.
(g) The building official finds that the development would have a specific, adverse impact
on public health and safety or the physical environment that cannot be feasibly
mitigated or avoided.
Section 21.10.040 General Requirements
(a) The minimum size for a parcel created by an Urban Lot Split is 1,200 square feet.
(b) The lots created by an Urban Lot Split must be of approximately equal area, such that no
resulting parcel shall be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel
proposed for subdivision.
(c) Where existing dwelling units on the property are to remain, no lot line may be created
under this Chapter in a manner that would bisect any structure or that would result in
more than two dwelling units on any resulting parcel.
(d) Newly created lot lines shall not render an existing structure noncomplying in any
respect (e.g. floor area ratio, lot coverage, parking), nor increase the degree of
noncompliance of an existing noncompliant structure.
(e) Each parcel shall comply with any objective lot design standards for Urban Lot Splits
adopted by the City Council.
(f) Utility easements shall be shown on the parcel map, and recorded prior to, or
concurrent with final parcel map recordation.
(g) A covenant necessary for maintenance of stormwater treatment facilities shall be
recorded prior to, or concurrent with final map recordation.
(h) Existing driveways to be demolished shall follow the procedure(s) in 12.08.090
Elimination of abandoned driveway.
(i) A maintenance agreement shall be recorded to ensure shared maintenance of any
shared access easements, stormwater treatment, landscaping and private utilities, prior
to final parcel map recordation.
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Section 21.10.050 Application and Review of an Urban Lot Split
(a) The director of planning is authorized to promulgate regulations, forms, and/or
checklists setting forth application requirements for a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split
under this Chapter. An application shall include an affidavit from the property owner,
signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of California, that:
(1) The proposed urban lot split would not require or authorize demolition or
alteration of any of the housing described in Section 21.10.030, subdivision (e).
(2) The proposed urban lot split is not on a parcel described in Section 21.10.030.
(3) The owner intends to occupy one of the housing units located on a lot created by
the parcel map as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from
the date of the recording of the parcel map.
(4) The rental of any unit on the property shall be for a term longer than 30
consecutive days.
(5) The resulting lots will be for residential uses only.
(b) A parcel map for an Urban Lot Split must be prepared by a registered civil engineer or
licensed land surveyor in accordance with Government Code sections 66444 – 66450
and this Chapter. Unless more specific regulations are adopted by the director of
planning, the parcel map shall be in the form and include all of the information required
of a Preliminary Parcel Map by Chapter 21.12, as well as any additional information
required of a Parcel Map by Chapter 21.16. In addition, the face of the Parcel Map shall
contain a declaration that:
(1) Each lot created by the parcel map shall be used solely for residential dwellings.
(2) That no more than two dwelling units may be permitted on each lot.
(3) That rental of any dwelling unit on a lot created by the parcel map shall be for a
term longer than 30 consecutive days.
(4) A lot created by a parcel map under this Chapter shall not be further subdivided.
(c) Upon receipt of a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split, the director of planning shall
transmit copies to the city engineer, chief building official, director of utilities, chief of
police, fire chief, director of transportation, and such other departments of the city, and
any other agencies, as may be required by law or deemed appropriate.
(d) The director of planning shall cause a notice of the pending application to be posted at
the site of the proposed Urban Lot Split and for notice to be mailed to owners and
residents of property within 600 feet of the property.
(e) The director of planning shall ministerially review and approve a parcel map for Urban
Lot Split if they determine that the parcel map application meets all requirements of this
Chapter. The director of planning shall deny a parcel map application that does not
meet any requirement of this Chapter.
(f) The Director of Planning shall determine the appropriate fee required for an application
for parcel map for an Urban Lot Split, which may be the fee currently established for a
Preliminary Parcel Map or Parcel Map.
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Section 21.10.060 Effective Dates.
This chapter shall remain in effect until such time as Government Code Section 66411.7 is
repealed or superseded or its requirements for ministerial approval of an Urban Lot Split on a
single family zoned lot are materially amended, whether by legislation or initiative, at which
time this chapter shall become null and void.
SECTION 18. Section 18.13.040 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.13 (Multiple Family
Residential (RM-20, RM-30 and RM-40) Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
18.13.040 Development Standards
(a) Site Specifications, Building Size and Bulk, and Residential Density
[. . .]
Table 2
Multiple Family Residential Development Table
Area Ratio
(4)
SECTION 19. Section 18.13.045 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units)
of Chapter 18.13 (Multiple Family Residential (RM-20, RM-30 and RM-40) Districts) of Title 18
(Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
18.13.045 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units
(a) A housing development project, as defined in California Government Code Section
65589.5, that is in an RM-20, RM-30 or RM-40 District shall be allowed to increase its
floor area ratio as follows:
(i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum floor
area ratio of 1.0:1.
(ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum floor
area ratio of 1.25:1.
(b) This section shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State
Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section
5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed on the City’s historic inventory.
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SECTION 20. Section 18.16.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.16 (Neighborhood,
Community, and Service Commercial (CN, CC and CS)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
(a) Exclusively Non-Residential Uses
[. . .]
(b) Mixed Use and Residential
Table 4 specifies the development standards for new residential mixed use developments and
residential developments. These developments shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with the following requirements and the context-based design criteria outlined in
Section 18.16.090, provided that more restrictive regulations may be recommended by the
architectural review board and approved by the director of planning and development services,
pursuant to Section 18.76.020.
Table 4
Mixed Use and Residential Development Standards
CN CC CC(2) CS Subject to
regulations in
Residential
Floor Area
section (e)
below
Nonresidential
Floor Area
Use Floor Area
[. . .]
SECTION 21. Section 18.16.065 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units)
of Chapter 18.16 (Neighborhood, Community, and Service Commercial (CN, CC and CS)) of Title
18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
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18.16.065 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units
(a) A housing development project as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section
65589.5 of the Government Code of the State of California that is in a CN, CC or CS
District shall be allowed to increase its floor area ratio as follows:
(i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum
floor area ratio of 1.0:1.
(ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum floor
area ratio of 1.25:1.
(b) This bonus shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State
Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code
of the State of California, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county
landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
(c) For mixed use development, total mixed use floor area ratio shall be increased to the
extent necessary to accommodate a non-residential floor area ratio of 0.4:1 for retail
and retail-like uses only.
SECTION 22. Section 18.18.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown
Commercial (CD) District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
(a) Exclusively Non-Residential Use
[. . .]
(b) Mixed Use and Residential
Table 3 specifies the development standards for new residential mixed use developments and
residential developments. These developments shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with the following requirements and the context-based design criteria outlines in
Section 18.18.110, provided that more restrictive regulations may be recommended by the
architectural review board and approved by the director of planning and development services,
pursuant to Section 18.76.020:
TABLE 3
MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CD-C CD-S CD-N Subject to
regulations in
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Total Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)(3)
(1) Required usable open space: (1) may be any combination of private and common open
spaces; (2) does not need to be located on the ground (but rooftop gardens are not
included as open space except as provided below); (3) minimum private open space
dimension 6; and (4) minimum common open space dimension 12
For CN and CS sites on El Camino Real, CS sites on San Antonio Road between Middlefield
Road and East Charleston Road and CC(2) sites that do not abut a single- or two-family
residential use or zoning district, rooftop gardens may qualify as usable open space and
may count as up to 60% of the required usable open space for the residential component
of a project. In order to qualify as usable open space, the rooftop garden shall meet the
requirements set forth in Section 18.40.230.
[. . .]
(3) FAR may be increased with transfers of development, increased floor area for housing
development projects with 3-10 residential units and/or bonuses for seismic and historic
rehabilitation upgrades, not to exceed a total site FAR of 3.0:1 in the CD-C subdistrict or
2.0:1 in the CD-S or CD-N subdistrict.
[. . .]
(5) The weighted average residential unit size shall be calculated by dividing the sum of the
square footage of all units by the number of units. For example, a project with ten 800-
square foot 1-bedroom units, eight 1,200-square foot 2-bedroom units, and two 1,800-
square foot 3-bedroom units would have a weighted average residential unit size of
[. . .]
SECTION 23. Section 18.18.065 (Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units)
of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
18.16.065 Increased Floor Area for Housing Developments of 3-10 Units
(a) A housing development project as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section
65589.5 of the Government Code of the State of California that is in a CD Districts shall
be allowed to increase its floor area ratio as follows:
(i) A housing development project of three to seven units shall have a maximum
residential floor area ratio of 1.0:1.
(ii) A housing development project of eight to ten units shall have a maximum
residential floor area ratio of 1.25:1.
(b) This bonus shall not apply within a historic district or property included on the State
Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code
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of the State of California, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county
landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
(c) For mixed use development in the CD-N and CD-S subdistricts, total floor area ratio shall
be increased to the extent necessary to accommodate a non-residential floor area ratio
of 0.4:1 for retail and retail-like uses only.
(d) In no event shall total floor area ratio exceed 3.0:1 in the CD-C subdistrict, or 2.0:1 in the
CD-N and CD-S subdistricts.
SECTION 24. Section 16.65.025 (Exemptions) of Chapter 16.65 (Citywide Affordable Housing
Requirements) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows (new text underlined and deletions struck-through; omissions are noted with [. .
.] for large sections of unchanged text):
16.65.025 Exemptions.
The following development projects are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Residential projects consisting of the construction of one or two units, other than
accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, unless: (1) included in a
mixed use project, (2) constructed on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split under Chapter
21.10; or (3) resulting in a two-family use on a single-family zoned lot;
(b) Accessory dwelling units, unless: (1) constructed on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split
under Chapter 21.10; or (2) the accessory dwelling unit is constructed on a single-family
zoned lot containing a two-family use;
(c) Junior accessory dwelling units and, notwithstanding subsection (b), all accessory
dwelling units less than 750 square feet;
[. . .]
SECTION 25. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the
Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
SECTION 26. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following reasons. Under
Government Code Sections 66411.7(n) and 65852.21(j), an ordinance adopted to implement the
requirements of SB 9 shall not be considered a project under CEQA. Additional sections of this
ordinance implementing SB 478 are exempt pursuant to Section 15061 of the State CEQA
Guidelines because they simply reflect pre-emptive state law that will be effective January 1,
2022. As such, this ordinance does not reflect a change from the status quo and it therefore can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect
on the environment.
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SECTION 27. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its
adoption.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning
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Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1589
TITLE
Approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co-Hosting of Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of a Protocol for Council Member Co-Hosting of Neighborhood
Town Hall Meetings
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2022, the City launched a reimagined and retooled Neighborhood Town Halls
effort, in partnership with Palo Alto Neighborhoods leadership and former Mayor and current
Council Member Pat Burt and Mayor Lydia Kou. Based on Council input, Neighborhood Town
Halls are being held each quarter, for a total of four in a given calendar year. Based on the
experience gained to date, staff and the Council Members co-hosting the next Neighborhood
Town Hall have discussed issues associated with Council Member participation as co-hosts, and
are proposing a protocol to clarify this going forward.
Two Neighborhood Town Hall meetings have occurred to date:
October 2022: Included Barron Park, Barron Square, Greenacres I, Greenacres II, Palo Alto
Orchards and Monroe Park and co-hosted by former Mayor Pat Burt and Mayor Lydia Kou.
March 2023: Included Greenmeadow, Greendell, Walnut Grove, Fairmeadow, Charleston
Meadow, Charleston Garden, Greenhouse, Charleston Village, Adobe Meadow, Meadow Park,
and San Alma HOA and co-hosted by Vice Mayor Greer Stone, Council Members Greg Tanaka
and Pat Burt.
A third meeting is set for June 11, 2023 to include College Terrace, Evergreen, Mayfield,
Ventura and Palo Alto Central and will be co-hosted by Council Members Ed Lauing, Julie
Lythcott-Haims and Vicki Veenker.
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To date, Council Members have volunteered to co-host the Neighborhood Town Hall meetings,
except for the March meeting where neighborhood leaders requested a third Council Member
to participate. Following the June 2023 Neighborhood Town Hall, all current Council Members
will have co-hosted at least one Neighborhood Town Hall meeting.
ANALYSIS
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E. Given the mismatch between seven Council Members and eight meetings, while the protocol
may not all come out exactly equal, the goal is to establish a clear and more equitable process
with everyone having the opportunity to host at least two meetings every two years.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this recommendation.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The proposed process as outlined helps to advance the Neighborhood Town Hall effort and
supports the City’s community engagement activities presented to the City Council on April 10,
2023. Previous Neighborhood Town Hall meeting materials is available online.
•April 10, 2023 Community Engagement Study Session Staff Report,
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=1680&type=0
•Neighborhood Town Hall meeting materials are posted on the City’s website at
www.cityofpaloalto.org/engage.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because approval of this
protocol is a continuing administrative activity. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting Reference Materials
APPROVED BY:
Ed Shikada, City Manager
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The following table is for reference and summarize the completed Neighborhood Town Hall
meetings by quarter to date, those in the planning stages, and a proposed rotation through the
end of 2024.
Table 1
Q4: October -
December Vice Mayor Lydia
Kou
Group 6:
Barron Park
Barron Square
Greenacres I
Greenacres II
Palo Alto Orchards
2023
March Stone
Council Members
Greg Tanaka, Pat
Burt
Group 7:
Greenmeadow
Greendell
Walnut Grove
Fairmeadow
Charleston Meadow
Charleston Garden=
Greenhouse
Charleston Village
Adobe Meadow
Meadow Park
Vicki Veenker, Ed
Lauing, Julie
Lythcott-Haims
Group 4:
College Terrace
Evergreen
Mayfield
Ventura
2023
September
Group 2
Downtown North
University South (Plus
Professorville)
Sand Hill Corridor
this quarter or would
need to host two
meetings in Q4 as a
result of Midtown/Palo
Verde requesting
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Q4: October-
December
Group 5:
Midtown
2024
March
Group 1:
Crescent Park
Duveneck/St. Francis
Community Center
Group 8
Palo Alto Hills
Esther Park
September
Group 3
Old Palo Alto
Southgate
Summer
December
Rotation Starts Again
Group 6:
Barron Park
Barron Square
Greenacres I
Greenacres II
Palo Alto Orchards Monroe
October/Early Nov. To
Avoid Holidays
*To hold a fourth meeting in the calendar year, another meeting could be set either in Q3 (July-
September) or a second meeting in Q4 (likely November-December).
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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2305-1590
TITLE
Approval of 2023-2024 Boards, Commissions and Committees Work Plans:
A. Architectural Review Board
B. Historic Resources Board
C. Park and Recreation Commission
D. Planning and Transportation Commission
E. Public Art Commission
F. Stormwater management Oversight Committee
G. Utilities Advisory Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council review and approve the 2023-2024 Board and Commission work
plans for the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, Public Art Commission, Stormwater
Management Oversight Committee, and Utilities Advisory Commission.
DISCUSSION
On November 30, 2020, the City Council adopted the Boards, Commissions and Committees
(BCC) Handbook, which implemented an annual review and approval of BCC work plans.
Each BCC is required to prepare an annual work plan for review and approval by the Council by
second quarter of the calendar year. The annual report should include the results of the prior
year’s plan and should consist of up to three priorities. When applicable, the City Council would
like to see metrics of community involvement and participation in meetings and activities
included in the work plan.
Council may refer additional items to the BCCs in response to new developments. BCCs should
work on the items outlined in the approved workplans over the course of the year and should
refrain from expending their time and staff resources on items that have not been approved by
the City Council.
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In the event a BCC would like to add an item to the workplan for review after an annual
workplan has been approved by the City Council, a prompt request by the BCC Chair to the City
Council is required and the item will then be addressed by the City Council as a whole.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
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Architectural Review Board
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Claire Raybould, AICP, Senior Planner
Lead Department: Current Planning, Planning and Development Services Division
About the Board The Architectural Review Board is composed of five members, at least three of whom are architects, landscape architects,
building designers or other design professionals. Terms are for three years. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter
2.21. Residency is not required. For the ARB webpage go to bit.ly/paloaltoARB.
Current Boardmembers
•Peter Baltay (Chair)
•Kendra Rosenberg (Vice Chair)
•Osma Thompson
•Yingxi Chen
•David Hirsch
Mission Statement
The Architectural Review Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Planning Director on the building design, site
planning, landscape planning, massing and facades, material selection, lighting, signage and other related issues for most major
new construction including additions and renovations that alter the exterior building face. The type of buildings reviewed include
commercial, industrial, and multiple-family residential. In addition, the ARB is a resource as knowledgeable observers of many
varied urban environments, to assist Palo Alto as it develops area plans to accommodate additional housing.
The ARB Scope of Review is fully noted in Title 18 of the Municipal Code, Chapter 18.76 under Section 18.76.020
Prior Year
Accomplishments
•The ARB takes prides in its collaborative process of review, where members meld their individual opinions and experience into
one democratic summary that improves proposed projects and therefore the quality of the Palo Alto built environment. This past
year, the ARB reviewed over 20 projects including 10 major multi-family housing and commercial projects as well as larger retail
modifications in Stanford Shopping Center, meeting Goal 1 of the annual work plan for 2022-2023.
•The ARB provided valuable feedback to assist Council with respect to the permanent parklet program as well as updates to the
city’s tree protection ordinance. The feedback assisted Council in adopting permanent parklet standards related to a new
ordinance related to a permanent parklet program. This work was consistent with Goal 2 of the fiscal year 2023 work plan.
•The ARB used its expertise in coordination with staff and their consultant to develop Objective Standards from the City’s existing
subjective guidelines and findings that are unique to the City. This will help to ensure that housing development projects
continue to meet the City’s high-quality design standards while also going through the City’s streamlined review process. This
work satisfied Goal 3 of the 2022-2023 work plan.
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•The ARB held an awards ceremony on September 21st to celebrate outstanding projects that have been built in the city between
2015 and 2020, meeting objective 4 of the annual Work Plan for 2022-2023.
•The ARB adopted updates to its by-laws to conform with Council’s new handbook and again more recently to address new
changes to the Brown Act in accordance with Council’s direction, meeting Goal 5 of the 2022-2023 annual work plan.
•The ARB provided feedback for the Homekey project, prioritizing this critical housing project for the homeless. The ARB’s
feedback ensured that the project is well designed to address the residents needs and is appropriate to its location within the
Baylands with respect to colors and massing.
•The ARB reviewed and swiftly approved amendments to the Stanford Medical Center Master Signage program to accommodate
new directional signage, ensuring ease in locating needed medical services.
PROJECT/GOAL 1:Review Planning applications for conformance with ARB Findings and Objective Standards
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
This is the Board's main mission
and serves to ensure the City
develops high quality projects
On-Going Planning staff prepare staff reports,
packets and presentations. They
ensure paper plan sets and
material boards are ready for ARB
review. Other departments, such
as, City Attorney, Urban Forestry,
Transportation, etc., may be
required from time to time.
Consultants, including CEQA
consultants, may also be required.
Issuance of recommendations
on projects and high-quality
architecture throughout the City.
Yes
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Projects that include new housing units that will help with City reach its
regional housing needs allocation (RHNA)
N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 2:
Assist the City as it considers modifications to various Objective Standards; Provide feedback based on research from projects as
they go through the objective standards ministerial processes; Suggest ways to better address different housing typology and
address Objective Standards applicability to Coordinated Area Plans.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Streamline the objective
standard review process and
ensure that projects using the
streamlined review
process/objective standards
conform to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, Goals and
Policies, including its high-quality
design standards
Provide high level modifications to
objective standards to Council by
Fall 2023; If directed by Council,
work with staff to propose specific
code language for Council
adopted by the end of FY 2024
Additional staff at Planning so that
the quality and completeness of
the work is maintained.
Council Approval No
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
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In order of priority:
•Modifications to address townhome projects
•Modifications to address SB 9
•Modifications to address SOFA I and SOFA II areas
Modifications based on implementation of the objective standards
for projects under review (addition of standards or modifications to
existing standards based on experience implementing the
standards)
No
PROJECT/GOAL 3:
Discuss specific Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies, Programs or Design Guidelines the ARB would like to further
explore/implement; If the City Council directs outreach to boards and commissions, provide comments on a preliminary schedule
for the development of new Coordinated Area Plans for San Antonio, California Avenue, Downtown, El Camino Real areas.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
This project would enhance
implementation of the City's
Comprehensive Plan
On-going Planning staff to help research
policies and programs;
coordination with long range
planning section staff.
Increased adherence to
Comprehensive Plan policies
No
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
•Provide input on development standards for the GM Zoned
properties between San Antonio and Fabian Way, which will be
required to rezone to allow multi-family housing in accordance
with the proposed Housing Element
•Explore modifications to zoning code and/or land use as
needed to facilitate and encourage mixed-use development of
surface parking lots in the downtown area without loss of
parking and on Stanford lands
•Modifications to the El Camino Real and South El Camino Real
Design Guidelines
•Coordinated Area Plan for the San Antonio Area
•Bird-friendly design guidelines
No
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Historic Resources Board
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Amy French, Chief Planning Official
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
About the Commission
Palo Alto, a Certified Local Government (CLG), is responsible to identify, evaluate, register, and preserve historic properties
within its jurisdiction and promote the integration of local preservation interests and concerns into local planning and
decision-making processes. Staff prepares an annual CLG report of the activities and submits these to the State Office of
Historic Preservation. This HRB Work Plan covers May 2022 - April 2023. The HRB is 7 members (no vacancies currently)
with terms of 3 years, staggered per Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 2.27.020. Residency is only required for one
member: owner/occupant of a category 1 or 2 historic structure, or of a structure in a historic district. HRB
webpage:https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Historic-Resources-Board. PDS historic preservation
webpages: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Historic-Preservation
Current Commissioners
•Caroline Willis (Chair)
•Christian Pease (Vice Chair)
•David Bower
•Margaret Wimmer
•Gogo Heinrich
•Mike Makinen
•Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz
Mission Statement
Per Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 2.27 Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.040 Duties, HRB purview is:
(a) Render advice and guidance to a property owner upon the owner's application for alteration of any historic single family or
duplex building in the downtown area and any such building designated as significant elsewhere in the city
(b) Inform the ARB of the historical and/or architectural significance of historic commercial and multiple-family structures in the
downtown area and any such buildings designated as significant elsewhere in the City that are under review by the ARB. Submit
recommendations to the ARB regarding proposed exterior alterations of such historic structures
(c) Recommend to the council the designation of additional buildings and districts as historic. Research available information and
add historical information to the inventory sheets of historic structures/sites. This inventory is maintained in the department of
planning and development services.
(d) Perform such other functions as may be delegated from time to time to the HRB by the City Council.
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Prior Year
Accomplishments
The City submitted the CLG report for the October 2019 through September 2020 reporting period by the deadline in 2021.
During the 20-21 work plan period, from June 2021 through April 14, 2022, the HRB met nine times in public hearings. The
HRB reviewed and provided recommendations for exterior alterations of historic resources. The staff and preservation
consultant continued to implement policy L7.2 as an ongoing activity. In Fall 2021, the HRB learned about recently adopted
state legislation and partnered with staff to propose initiation of Comprehensive Plan program L7.1.1 during several HRB
public hearings including the January 27, 2022 HRB retreat and March 10.
PROJECT/GOAL 1:
Ongoing Goal 1: Review alterations to historic resources. Review and provide recommendations on exterior alterations to historic
resources in the Downtown (including SOFA) and on exterior alterations to Significant buildings (Inventory categories 1 and 2, and
in Historic Districts) outside Downtown; Support owner-initiated inventory nominations and category upgrades; Update Review
Bulletin previously approved by the HRB for use in October 2016, but which now needs adjustment.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
HRB's purview includes review of
exterior alterations, support
inventory category upgrades,
and make nominations to our
local inventory. Review of and
clarifications to update the 2016
Review Bulletin will benefit the
community's understanding of
how the City reviews alterations
to historic resources.
Ongoing - historic reviews and
category upgrades are performed
pursuant to PAMC 16.49;
Consideration of bulletin changes
will be taken up by the HRB
during the first quarter of the
workplan. Bulletin will support
outreach.
Staff, the city's qualified historic
preservation consultant, and the
HRB review alterations and
category upgrades to certain
historic resources. Staff and the
HRB will partner in the Bulletin
update effort.
Listed historic resources
undergoing exterior alterations
subject to HRB review
presented to the HRB. Bulletin
updated and posted to the City's
historic preservation program
webpages so homeowners can
better understand impacts of
being on the Inventory.
Yes. PAMC 16.49 sets
forth which resources
shall be reviewed by the
HRB.
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Review of alteration projects is high priority as primary work of the HRB
per PAMC 16.49.
Bulletin revisions are a medium priority - clarifications would help
staff and the community.
N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 2:
Ongoing Goal 2: Support implementation of Comp Plan Policy 7.2. Continue to support Policy L7.2 implementation (prepare
historic evaluations to determine eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources and associated tracking).
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
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Continuing Policy L7.2
implementation allows the City to
learn historic status of buildings
prior to major changes or proposed
demolitions.
Policy 7.2 is ongoing activity;
property owners request historic
evaluations.
Policy L7.2: Case by case
evaluations funded by property
owners.
Policy 7.2: City gradually finds
properties previously
unevaluated to be either
ineligible or eligible for California
Register.
Certified Local
Government activities -
evaluate properties for
historic status and
nominate properties for
listing on local inventory
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
High priority for the HRB to implement Comprehensive Plan policies
related to historic resources; G2 Policy 7.2 began implementation in
early 2018.
N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 3:
NEW GOAL 3: Launch implementation of Policy L7.1.1. March 21, 2022, Council directed staff to "work with the HRB to review the
approximately 165 properties deemed eligible previously and make recommendations for listing on the City's local inventory in
accordance with the process set forth in PAMC 16.49 and collaborate with the HRB for community engagement."
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The impact of a Policy 7.1.1
launch is community
engagement regarding values of
preservation. Previously
prepared forms will assist HRB,
Council to consider nominations
to our local inventory; listed
properties gain access to
existing preservation incentives.
Policy L7.1.1 implementation will
begin with outreach to owners of
historic properties. Staff will begin
following consultant contract
execution (no deadline/no grant
funding has been requested for
this effort to date).
Policy L7.1.1: Qualified historic
preservation consultant needed to
ascertain whether previously
eligible properties remain and
retain integrity. Consultant
assistance needed to help staff
with outreach and reports to the
HRB and Council.
Policy 7.1.1: City makes strides
toward addiing new properties
on its local Inventory, as well as
updating current listings. More
owners have access to existing
incentives for historic resources.
Certified Local
Government activities -
evaluate properties for
historic status and
nominate properties for
listing on local inventory
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Implementation of Policy L7.1.1 has not begun. Local Inventory
placement of properties previously found eligible for the National and
California Registers became a priority followig passage of State
legislation.
N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 4:
ONGOING GOAL 4: Improve outreach, review incentives, and develop work program for the next year. Review and recommend
improvements to outreach materials regarding the program, including incentives for rehabilitation. With work program
development, consider implementing additional historic preservation policies in the Comprehensive Plan, such as L7.1.2:
Reassess Historic Preservation Ordinance
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
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Outreach and incentives review
will help the community
understand benefits to historic
designation. Reviewing and
reassessing PAMC 16.49 (Policy
L7.1.2) could enable Council to
consider/make decisions
regarding the City's program.
Outreach materials improvements
are contemplated for the first half
of the work program year.
Reassessment of the ordinance
could begin during the second half
of the work program year unless
other projects/goals are
unfinished.
Staff is working to fill current
planning vacancies. HRB Staff
Liaison will seek assistance from
on-call preservation consultant.
Outreach materials updated and
posted. Work program
developed for following year.
Ordinance evaluation completed
and presented to City Council.
Comp Plan Policy
L7.1.2
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Outreach materials improvement.Reassessing PAMC 16.49 N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 5:ONGOING GOAL: Tailored Mills Act Program discussion. Finalize outreach approach and bring forward program report to City
Council
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
A tailored program can be a real
incentive to historic preservation
and result in rehabilitation of
significant resources.
This is targeted as a third quarter
activity, unless other
projects/goals are unfinished.
HRB Ad Hoc committee worked
on a draft of a tailored Mills Act
program. Additional work to
consider a pilot program outreach
approach would require staff time
and consultant assistance.
A report is sent to Council
describing a Tailored Mills Act
program.
N/A (many CLGs in
California have Mills Act
Programs)
HIGH PRIORITY PRIORITY DISCUSSION COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Finish the work previously drafted - Ad Hoc Committee effort This project might benefit the Inventory update. Board would like
Council feedback.
N/A
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Parks and Recreation Commission
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Daren Anderson, Assistant Director
Lead Department: Community Services
About the Commission The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the activities of
the Open Space & Parks, Golf, and Recreation divisions of the Community Services Department, excluding daily
administrative operations.
Timeframe covered by Work Plan: June 5, 2023 – March 31, 2024. The Commission is composed of seven members. See
Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) 2.25 Sections 2.25.010, 2.25.030, 2.25.040, 2.25.050, and 2.25.060. Residency is
required. Further requirements are that members shall not be Council Members, officers or employees of the City of Palo
Alto. Each member of the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest in parks, open space and recreation matters.
For more information about the Parks and Recreation Commission please visit our webpage.
Current Commissioners
•Jeff Greenfield (Chair)
•Amanda Brown (Vice Chair)
•Anne Warner Cribbs
•Nellis Freeman
•Shani Kleinhaus
•Joy Oche
•Bing Wei
Mission Statement The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council on policy matters pertaining to the
activities of the Open Space, Parks and Golf Division, and the Recreation Division of the Community Services Department.
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Prior Year
Accomplishments
•Racquet Court Policy
o Ad Hoc reviewed existing policy and received community feedback through stakeholder meetings and site visits.
o PRC recommended an update to the Racquet Court usage policy, increasing pickleball access, on November 22, 2022.
o Initiated a racquet court stakeholder advisory group with pickleball and tennis users.
o Began research into the cost and feasibility of adding lights to City-owned tennis courts.
•Recreation Projects/Opportunities
Gym/Wellness Center
o Weekly ad hoc meetings (with occasional staff participation) on stakeholder outreach and research on wellness center need,
potential locations, facilities, programs and activities.
o Worked with City staff on stakeholder outreach and research of wellness center facilities, programs and activities.
o Hosted a community meeting on March 7, 2023 to discuss the proposed Recreation Wellness Center and issued a community
survey to collect additional feedback.
o Organized “Friends of Palo Alto Recreation Wellness Center” Board of Directors submitting bylaws and articles of incorporation,
achieving 501.c3 status and constructing a web site www.parwc.org.
o Provided status updates to the PRC during monthly ad hoc updates and at a March 28, 2023 presentation.
Skatepark
o Ad hoc worked with staff and skatepark stakeholders and broader skateboarding community on potential skatepark conceptual
design that incorporates and honors existing historic skate bowl.
o Established a partnership with Friends of Palo Alto Parks to serve as the repository for skatepark donations, following PRC
recommendation on September 1, 2022, and City Council authorization on October 24, 2022.
o First draft conceptual design completed by pro-bono designer and staff is working on parking analysis.
First Tee partnership at Baylands Golf Links
o Encouraged completion of the LOI signed with City of Palo Alto and First Tee to allow First Tee to raise funding for this public
private partnership.
o Feasibility study report provided by First Tee on January 27, 2023.
•E-Bike and Electric Conveyance Device Policy
o PRC ad hoc met throughout the year reviewing policy and regulations regarding the use of e-bikes and electric conveyances in
parks and open space areas. This included Palo Alto and neighboring cities, regional, state, and national jurisdictions.
o Discussed policy considerations including parks vs. open spaces, types of e-bikes, and state policy implications with CSD,
Transportation and Safe Routes staff, and PABAC, including their E-Bike subcommittee.
o PRC discussed balancing competing interests and priorities including wildlife and ecosystem protection, recreation, bicycle
transportation corridors, public access, equity, safety, enforceability, ADA requirements, and clarity and communication of rules on
October 25, 2022.
o After considerable public comment and discussion, PRC unanimously recommended an e-bike and electric conveyances policy
and regulations for parks and open space on November 22, 2022
•Fundraising
o Developed process for recreation, open space, and community service advertisements to be placed on a regular basis in Enjoy!
catalog.
o Increased regular communication between Friends of Palo Alto Parks, Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, and the PRC.
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o Created a webpage for City of Palo Alto Community Services Department, increasing awareness of how to donate to various
programs within Community Services.
o Encouraged City staff and partners to pursue grants, which may be available to Community Services, Parks, and Open Space
agencies.
•Urban Forestry
o Annual State of the Urban Forest report presented to PRC on December 15, 2022.
o Reviewed implementation status of significant changes associated with the Title 8 Tree Ordinance update including new tree
protections, tree removal and maintenance processes, public communication, and new staffing.
o Provided periodic updates on the roll-out of new Tree Ordinance processes, communication, and staffing.
o PRC feedback centered on clarification, communication, timing, and transparency of the associated changes. City web pages
continue to evolve. Roll-out is proceeding despite staffing challenges.
•Parkland Dedication
o The PRC ad hoc reviewed the 10-acre Measure E site at the Baylands Nature Preserve / Byxbee Park for potential rededication as
parkland, and consulted with Public Works, Utilities, and City Attorney departments, and Utilities Advisory Commission leadership.
o PRC discussed permitted development under the ballot measure, absence of current project proposals, and potential benefits of a
recreational connector trail, wildlife corridor, and support for the ecological integrity of the Baylands on September 27, 2022.
o PRC voted 4-2 to recommended dedication of the Baylands Measure E site as park land on October 25, 2022.
o The ad hoc reviewed other potential sites for Parkland Dedication and is working with staff to move forward with dedicating a small
area at Greer Park where a sewer easement is being released (February 28, 2023).
•Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Review
o The ad hoc met with staff on November 7, 2022 to review the FY 2024 - 2028 CSD Capital Plan for Parks, Open Space, and Golf
projects.
o The ad hoc recommended updates to the CIP project list, including providing more specific details of "On-going CIPs" and adding
Foothills Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Cubberley synthetic turf replacement projects, and perhaps the Roth Building
restroom.
o The PRC reviewed and provided feedback on the CIP plan on November 22, 2022.
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PROJECT/GOAL 1:
Parks Master Plan Process Review
Review the process for planning and implementation of the Parks, Trails, Natural Open Space, and Recreation Master Plan
(Parks Master Plan) for consistency and coordination with the annual CIP process. Identify scope of work and high-level process
for a comprehensive Parks Master Plan review.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Optimize implementation of the
Parks Master Plan
FY24-Q1&Q2 Low to moderate staff time •Report on the planning
and implementation
process since adoption
of the Master Plan
•Optimize FY25 CIP
process for consistency
with the Parks Master
Plan
•New work plan item
created for
comprehensive Parks
Master Plan review
(lower priority items)
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Policy 2.G,
6.A)
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Phase 1
•High level review of Parks Master Plan – understand and
clarify best practices for utilization, implementation, etc.
•Evaluate the potential use of the Action Plan to optimize
annual CIP processes moving forward
•Establish scope, details, and timeline of a comprehensive
Parks Master Plan review
Phase 2: A new work plan item will outline a comprehensive Parks
Master Plan review, which will likely include:
•Detailed status review of projects and programs
•Engage community feedback to understand community
priorities and needs
•Quantitative evaluation of demand and capacity of major
recreation facilities (Policy 2.G)
•Review demographic trends and interests by segment for
and adjust programs and plans accordingly (Policy 6.A)
•Establish annual and periodic review best practices
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Chapter 5:
Progress
Reporting)
PROJECT/GOAL 2:
Recreation Program Review
Review existing recreation programs, categorize offerings (age group, program type, capacity and availability, fee reduction use,
etc.), and review program offerings of neighboring agencies.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Compile data to understand the
needs, challenges, and gaps in
existing programming for our
diverse community.
FY24-Q1&Q2 Moderate staff time •Report on successes and
challenges of existing
program offerings.
•Identify potential new
program offerings.
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Program
1.H.1)
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Work with the community and staff to assess the current program
offerings and current City program offerings and
Identify programing gaps and potential solutions, including new
Enjoy Catalog offerings.
Yes: Parks, Master
Plan (Chapter 5:
Progress
Reporting)
PROJECT/GOAL 3:
Recreation Wellness Center
Work with staff to facilitate progress on a new Palo Alto Recreation Wellness Center.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED /
LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-
APPROVED
Recreation and wellness facilities
provide active and healthy
recreation opportunities for
current and future generations.
Increase social engagement and
well-being.
FY24 Moderate staff time
Utilize professional expertise in our
community, working with the
Friends of Palo Alto Recreation
Wellness Center.
•Providing feedback to City
Council on a new
Recreation Wellness Center
as directed by City Council.
•Recommendation for a
Letter of Intent.
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Policy 5.G;
and major project
Chapter 5)
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATE
As directed by City Council:
•Conduct public outreach on a new gym, including and location,
siting, gym features, cost estimates, funding timeline, demand
assessment, and prioritization of projects
•Investigate fundraising.
Recommend approval of a Letter of Intent for a new Recreation
Wellness Center.
Yes. Council
Motion)
PROJECT/GOAL 4:
erBicycle/E-Bike Policy and Access
Proceed with City Council direction from 2/27/23 to: Review policy and access for all bikes, electric bikes and other electronic
coasting devices in the Baylands and Pearson-Arastradero preserves to consider 1. Reduction of speed limit; 2. Whether and
where to restrict bicycle and horse access; 3. Adding bike racks at trail heads to the open space where lacking.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES
NEEDED
MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The project implements City
Council direction from 2/27/23 with
the benefit of providing access to
nature while protecting habitat and
wildlife, with consideration of
community interests, staff and
infrastructure resources and
ensuring safe use of trails.
FY24 Low to moderate staff time
Funding for signage and
bike racks.
•Develop signage
•Identify bike rack locations
•Consider whether and on
what trails to restrict bicycle
and horse access and make
recommendations
•Consider speed limit and
make recommendations
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Program
1.G.2, and 2.A.7)
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HIGH PRIORITY LOWER
PRIORITY
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Implement Council direction from 2/27/23, including:
For all bikes in the Baylands and Arastradero Preserves consider and
recommend policy to address:
•Reduction of speed limit
•Whether and where to restrict bicycle and horse access
•Adding bike racks at trail heads in open space, where lacking
r all bikes in Baylands and Arastradero Preserves consider and recommend policy to address:1. Reduction of speed limit2. Whether and where to restrict bicycle and horse access3. Adding bike racks at trail heads to the open space where lackingdr all bikes in Baylands and Arastradero Preserves consider and recommend policy to address:1. Reduction of speed limit2. Whether and where to restrict bicycle and horse access3. Adding bike racks at trail heads to the open space
Continue monitoring of evolving bicycle/e-bike issues,
including: technology, impacts, and state and local policies.
Assess how the current e-bike policy is working.
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 5:
Playing Fields Policy and Programs Review
Review and recommend updates to playing fields policy and programs including synthetic turf replacement strategy and field
reservation policy
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Efficient and successful
replacement of end-of-life
synthetic turf fields.
Optimized access to City playing
fields.
Proactive field management.
FY24-Q1&Q2: Complete synthetic
turf replacement strategy review.
FY24-Q3&Q4: Complete review of
field reservation policy.
Low to moderate staff time •Meet with playing field
stakeholders
•Successful replacement of
end-of-life synthetic turf field,
contingent upon CIP funding
•Field reservation policy
update recommendation if
warranted
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Programs
1.F.1; 2.A.3; 2.C.3)
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Work with staff to review and recommend optimum synthetic turf
replacement strategy including materials, process, and timing.
Meet with stakeholders periodically for feedback.
Meet with stakeholders for feedback and review field reservation
and use policy and recommend an update as appropriate.
No
PROJECT/GOAL 6:
Park Dedication FY24
Conduct a broad review and assessment of potential sites within our community to recommend dedicating as parkland.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Increase dedicated parkland to
provide recreational opportunities,
promote the health and well-being
of the community, and support
biodiversity. Advance goals of 4
acres of parkland per 1,000
residents, and within 1/2 mile of
homes.
FY24 Low staff time (CSD, CAO,
Planning, PWE, Real Estate)
Recommendation of one or
more sites for dedication as
parkland.
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Goals and
Policies 1.B, 1.C,
4,D, 5.C) and
Comprehensive
Plan (Policy L-8.1).
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HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Work with staff to assess the suitability of potential sites for parkland
dedication, including a review of existing list of previously identified
locations. Pursue dedication of Greer Park sewer easement associated
with the 2850 W. Bayshore Road development project.
Establish best practices for future review and assessment of
potential sites to be dedicated as parkland.
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 7:
Grant Opportunities
Consider how to increase funding for Parks, Open Space, and Recreation programs and projects through grants.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES
NEEDED
MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Obtaining new grants increases
funding for programs and
projects.
FY24 Low to moderate staff time • Report on recommendations to
increase grant funding
• Recommend new grants to
pursue
Yes: Parks Master
Plan (Program
5.G.4)
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER
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Work with staff to assess how to use grants more effectively to increase funding
for programs and projects. Review current grant application process,
associated resources, and recent grant applications.
Consider what new resources and partnerships may be
effective to increase grant funding.
No
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Planning and Transportation Commission
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Amy French, Chief Planning Official
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services (PDS), Office of Transportation (OOT)
About the Commission The Planning & Transportation Commission's work plan covered April 2022 - April 2023. The members and chairs are listed
below. Members serve 4-year terms. The PTC has 7 members. For more information about Planning & Transportation
Commission (PTC) please visit our webpage, go to http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/default.asp
Current Commissioners
• Doria Summa (Chair)
• Bryna Chang (Vice Chair)
• Bart Hechtman
• Keith Reckdahl
• Carolyn Templeton
• Allen Akin
• George Lu
Mission Statement
The Planning & Transportation Commission advises the City Council, Planning Director, and Transportation Director on land use
and transportation matters, including the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, transportation programs, and related matters. The
Commission's primary responsibilities include:
• Preparing and making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan and applying the Comprehensive
Plan to proposed development, public facilities, and transportation in Palo Alto
• Considering and making recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes; any changes to
Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code must be reviewed by the PTC and the City Council
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions and Site and Design Reviews, on appeals on
variances and use permits
• Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto for final City Council action
• Reviewing and making recommendations on individual projects as described in the Municipal Code, and Open Space
development;
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on transportation, parking, and other related mobility issues
• Ensuring robust community engagement and dialogue regarding planning, land use, and transportation and providing
recommendations to the City Council regarding these matters and incorporating the public discussion. The PTC hearings provide a
forum for public comment and public interaction
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Prior Year
Accomplishments
The PTC addressed many items on the 2022-2023 PTC work plan including considering ordinances, providing feedback during
study sessions, and recommending policy direction on a variety of topics. That plan can be found here:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-
commission/planning-and-transportation-commission-2022-work-plan.pdf. Accomplishments the PTC contributed to include
Housing Element draft and EIR addendum, completing Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance Amendment, NVCAP preferred
plan Council endorsement, Admin draft NVCAP, ADU ordinance update to align with SB897 and AB2221, SB9 ordinance,
electrification ordinance, retail interim ordinance extension (CUP thresholds), Project Homekey Comp Plan amendment, 3200 Park
Boulevard, 1700 Embarcadero, 660 University Comp Plan and PHZ, traffic safety, annual reports.
PROJECT/GOAL 1:
Road Safety
Several safety-related reports will come to PTC, specifically the Crescent Park Traffic Calming pilot, the Caltrain Corridor Quiet
Zone Project, the Lincoln Avenue and Middlefield project, a study of collision issues, and a Federally-funded Safe Streets for All
Safety Action Plan.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Opportunity to investigate an
area of considerable public
concern.
Reports will be shared as they are
drafted or completed.
The Police Department may need
to provide additional
data/information.
Substantive and informative
discussion.
No
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists is important. Reducing
and/or eliminating injury and death resulting from collisions is an
important priority for many residents. A public dialogue at the PTC is
welcomed by those concerned members of the public.
The challenges in this area are addressed through existing
committees and active projects. The work continues regardless.
No
PROJECT/GOAL 2:
Retail Recovery
Retail Recovery, the Future of Retail, and Retail Preservation: This project consists of several interrelated and overlapping topics
and council assignments.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
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Overall, this project aims to
ensure a strong climate for
retail businesses in Palo Alto
that can allow Palo Altans to
meet their daily needs and
have a high quality of life.
The high-level reviews of trends
and best practices in retail are
underway; In March, Council
reviewed a retail strategy
document and parklet
standards. The PTC review of
CUP thresholds in 2022 resulted
in the extension of the interim
ordinance.
Consultant work, staff oversight
and meetings preparation, and
participation from the local retail
community.
These interrelated projects
may result in the development
of new ordinances and/or
broader policy
recommendations to the City
Council.
Yes - Council assigned.
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
The recovery from the pandemic as well as any shifts in retail trends
that will endure beyond the pandemic are occurring and can benefit
from further and refined action by the City.
While this is an impactful body of work, the need to get it right and
coordinate with existing and new resources outweighs the need
to quickly pursue the work.
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 3:
CAP Planning
Coordinated Area Plan Planning – This updated goal carries forward the prior year goal regarding neighborhood planning
approaches and overall effectiveness of various approaches to neighborhood planning. The staff and PTC will consider new
neighborhoods that may result from the 6th cycle Housing Element sites and demand for public facilities/services. Council directed
staff to construct a preliminary for starting new coordinated area plans for San Antonio Road; California Ave; Downtown; and El
Camino Real. This macro discussion will likely involve study sessions with the Architectural Review Board jointly with the PTC
about the scope of work. This w will include process analysis – to study how a CAP process can be different (more efficient) than
the NVCAP process.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Development of preliminary
schedule for new CAPs will
enable City Council to provide
direction
By December 2023 Staff time to research and prepare
a staff report to PTC and ARB
Successful conversation and
possible identification of an
approach (or approaches) to
guide the City's future.
No
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Council directed work on a preliminary schedule by the end of 2023 It would be timely to hold study sessions after the Housing Element
has been certified
Yes
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PROJECT/GOAL 4:
NVCAP
North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan - Finalizing the plan to return to the PTC and City Council for adoption
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Transit oriented neighborhood June 2023 is targeted for return to
PTC
Consultant resources to complete
the project
An adopted area plan.Yes
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Per grant requirements, the project must be completed by June 2025.
However the goal is still to complete the plan in 2023 in part to keep
within budget.
N/A Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 5:
Housing Element
Housing Element Adoption and Implementation - The PTC reviewed the draft Housing Element the city submitted to HCD on
March 8. Council and PTC will jointly review and potentially adopt the 6th cycle HE incorporating responses to HCD comments on
May 8, 2023. Then staff begins preparing the required zone changes and Comp Plan amendments to achieve the RHNA housing
yields. Housing Incentive Program expansion & adjustments The next step is the phased implementation of the Housing Element
programs that include implementing ordinances - Citywide rezoning, by-right housing, allowing/increasing residential density in
GM/ROLM, Housing Incentive Program ordinance – expansion to other zones, Objective Standards in SOFA ordinance.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Compliant housing element and
programs to encourage housing
development
PTC and Council review May 8th,
submittal of final draft for HCD
certification
Staff and consultant resources
employed
Compliant Housing Element
that meets the needs of current
and future Palo Altans
Yes - State Mandated
Policy Development
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
City subject to Builder’s Remedy - Compliance with state law is
necessary to prevent invalidation of the local ordinance.
N/A Yes
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PROJECT/GOAL 6A:
State Law Implementation
2021-2023 Laws
SB9 and AB2097 Implementation and related policy considerations. SB9 standards - Standards will be further studied in 2023 with
PTC assistance and SB9 adjustment legislation at state level in process may be acted upon and further adjustments to standards
or the ordinance may be needed. AB2097 policy related discussions and including development of map, handout, and
amendment to Title 18 parking regulations. Development of policy considerations related to TDRs in Downtown and SOFA,
parking district policies and in lieu parking fees, alternative parking facilities, loading zone and ride-share passenger loading;
AB2097 went into effect January 2023.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Provide clarity to property
owners and potential
developers.
Spring 2023 through November
2023
Staff resources have been
assigned.
Adoption of ordinance
amendments
Yes - State
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
N/A Possibly - direction in
April
PROJECT/GOAL 6B:
State Law Implementation
2023-2024 Laws
AB2011/SB6 Implementation: July 2023 effective, Ordinances implementing affordable/mixed-income housing by-right in
commercial zones, other state legislation to pass in fall 2023 becoming effective in 2024
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Meet state law regarding
housing development.
Draft ordinance AB2011-SB6
should be considered by the
PTC in summer 2023
Need to assign resources (staff) Adopted ordinance Yes
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Prior to July 1, 2023 effective date for state laws AB2011 and SB6 Laws adopted fall 2023 that may have a July 2024 effectiveness
date
No
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PROJECT/GOAL 7:
Parking Programs
The PTC will receive an update regarding options for improving the City’s parking programs. This includes a Roadmap for
Residential Parking Permit Program improvements and commercial parking improvements. Parking Data Portal - PTC will
receive an update regarding parking availability data. The new license plate reader technology allows for regular collection
and reporting of parking availability.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Improved parking operations.Ongoing.Ongoing.Feedback from PTC and
continued engagement from
the public.
Yes
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
The staff work behind the project continues; proposed updates help
advance the work. Additionally, the public welcomes opportunities to
engage w/the PTC on this topic.
This project represents a large body of ongoing work to manage
parking supply and parking policy.
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 8:
On-Demand Transit
Program
Staff expects to bring a one-year evaluation of the Palo Alto Link on-demand transit service to PTC in Spring of 2024.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
On-demand transit program to
provide service, understanding,
and insight into future transit
programs.
Spring 2024 Grant money has been awarded
for the project. Additional funding
is needed to extend the service
and is being pursued.
Feedback, knowledge, and
insight.
Council accepted
grant award.
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Grant project to be executed w/in prescribed timeline.Must unfold as resources are procured.No
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PROJECT/GOAL 9:
Bike and Ped
Transportation Plan
Update
A citywide evaluation of the bicycle network and pedestrian network. The plan will identify opportunities to enhance and
connect the network.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Updated bike and ped
transportation plan
Study sessions on visioning, needs
and concerns in 2023. Final plan
update in 2024
Consultant resources are being
procured.
Updated bike and ped plan.Yes -
Council
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
N/A Update is timely, but not mandated by any state laws.No
PROJECT/GOAL 10:
Car Free Streets
California Avenue and Ramona Street. Planning and design of alternatives for permanent closures.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Evaluate alternatives for street
closures to improve
placemaking and provide
economic benefit to local
businesses.
2023-2024. Funds for consultant resources
must be appropriated and a
consultant procured.
Recommendation made to
Council.
Yes - Council
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
The study and subsequent recommendation/decision needed for local
businesses to plan effectively.
The temporary closure can continue while the study takes place. Yes - Council
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PROJECT/GOAL 11:RPP Rental Registry Program
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The ordinance enables the city
to establish a rental registry to
learn about the Palo Alto rental
landscape; make data-informed
policy decisions that protect
public health, safety and
welfare of residents and
support stability, certainty, and
fairness in the rental market for
renters and landlords. In
addition, the program would
provide awareness to the public
of renter protections.
PTC to review in late May 2023 Staff time to draft reports to the
PTC, HRC, Policy & Services
Committee and City Council
Will need budget for
implementation of registry
software and ongoing
maintenance of program.
Adopted ordinance enabling
registry program. Procurement
of vendor to establish registry
software and launch of registry
by end of year.
Yes - Council
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Adoption of an ordinance.Other aspects of the project are occurring concurrently, such as the
request for proposals.
Yes - Council
PROJECT/GOAL 12:Bird Safe Glass/Construction and Dark Skies Ordinance
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
A Council objective is to protect
birds in Palo Alto; set new
standards for development,
rather than rely on general
policies or subjective guidelines
TBD Staff is reaching out to consultant
to perform this work
Ordinance adoption No
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Meet with a consultant and identify budget, prepare draft ordinance for
PTC review and recommendation to City Council
Complete the work with Council adoption of ordinance Yes -
Council
PROJECT/GOAL 13:
Comprehensive Plan Policy Implementation. This includes Streamside Corridor changes in Title 18 and other Comp Plan policies
that lead to Title 18 revisions.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Work through the relevant
remaining Comprehensive Plan
policies and programs to
completion
TBD – need to work through the
list and identify priorities; Staff
identifies these tasks in annual
reports
Staff and consultant assistance –
during a year when staff resources
will be focused on implementation
of the Housing Element
Adopted ordinances to amend
Title 18
No
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Some of the programs and policies are higher priority Some of the programs and policies are lower priority Yes – Comprehensive
Plan
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Public Art Commission
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director, Nadya Chuprina, Program Coordinator Lead Department: Community Services / Arts & Sciences
About the Commission
Public Art Commission is composed of five (5) members. The terms are three (3) years in length and commence
on April 1. Residency is not required. There are no vacancies as of April 1, 2023. The Public Art Commission
oversees Palo Alto's temporary and permanent public art programs. The Commission's primary duties are:
● To advise the city in matters pertaining to the quality, quantity, scope, and style of art in public places
● To periodically review the capital improvement program with the staff for inclusion of works of art in various
projects
● To devise methods of selecting and commissioning artists with respect to the design, execution, and
placement of art in public places and to advise staff on the selection and commissioning of artists, and the
amounts to be expended on art in public places
● To advise and assist staff in obtaining financial assistance for art in public places from private, corporate, and
governmental sources
●
Current Commissioners
Hsinya Shen (Chair)
(Vice Chair)
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Mission Statement
The Palo Alto Public Art Program promotes the highest caliber of artwork, commissioning memorable public artworks
Building Community Priority: Develop public art that encourages playing, belonging, community participation and
Social Justice Priority: Develop public art projects that will continue to advance ethnic and cultural inclusion and
Public Art Education Priority: Widen and strengthen education and advocacy for public art, including through the
-out and implementation of the California Avenue District Master Plan and the Baylands Art Plan, and PAMP long-
Prior Year Accomplishments
1. Artlift Microgrants 2022: fulfilling the PAC’s first goal of 2022, ten microgrants of $4,000 each were given. The projects were selected and commissioned in the summer / fall of 2022. All projects were completed
throughout 2022. The projects created a sense of community and connection. Examples: Pets of Palo Alto A Family Portrait Project showcased community pets and their people; Small Gestures – postcards featuring original images by artist Victoria Heilweil and PA Camera Club; and Factronauts, a series of four pop-up
events where artists asked the public questions and providing answers by a “computer” created by the Factronauts. 2. King Artist Residency Pilot: artist Rayos Magos completed his community engagement and created a
beautiful seven-foot-tall yellow, three-sided structure titled I See You, I Hear You, I Honor You. The artwork remains on display through October 2023 in King Plaza. 3. California Avenue Public Art Master Plan: activating the Cal Ave corridor with public art. Four murals were installed on the walls of the Public Safety Building Site. Public art staff offered public tours of the murals. 4. Five sculptures by artist Susan Zoccola have been installed along the Charleston-Arastradero Corridor. Zoccola's colorful compositions are highlighting the pedestrian and bicycle traffic at key places along the corridor.
5. Each year the Public Art Program receives funding from the City to maintain and care for the City’s growing permanent art collection. The staff is diligent about maintenance, examples include repairing Joyce Hsu’s
Birdie and Beth Nybeck’s Wild, the conservation treatment of Nathan Oliveira’s Universal Woman and the Poetry Wall
PROJECT/GOAL 1:
October 12-14, 2023, 5 - 10 p.m.)
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The City of Palo Alto Public Art Program will launch its third interactive media art festival, Code:ART, a three-evening event that
re-imagines Palo Alto’s underutilized plazas, alleys, and public spaces through interactive light, sound, and motion. The festival
tworks will invite play and participation,
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
This project promotes two of the
PAC 2023 priorities: Building
and Public Art -14, 2023, 5 -
Fund, collaboration with multiple city
departments and community
feedback
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Code:ART 3 - high priority for building community, educating community on public art and implementing long-term goals.
PROJECT/GOAL 2: The 2023 King Artist Residency: Artist Kirti Bassendine
Artist Kirti Bassendine has begun her role as the next Artist-in-Residence with the City of Palo Alto Public Art Program
in February 2023. The Artist’s Residency project focuses on diverse underserved communities residing and/or working
in Palo Alto and experiencing socio-economic or housing instability. The project goal is to spark conversations about
inclusion, equity, and a sense of belonging, and will result in a final temporary artwork displayed on King Plaza.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
Racial Justice Priority: Develop public art projects that will continue to advance cultural inclusion and social and racial equity. Stimulating important conversation in the community about equity and belonging in Palo Alto. Ongoing collaboration with HRC. Racial
with the artist during the design development and implementation. Artist will use a studio at the Cubberley Campus.
conversations about equity,
through the arts. As a result, the King Artist Residency Program was established. Community participation will be measured.
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PROJECT/GOAL 3:
PAC approved the initiation of a murals festival to increase new mural opportunities in Palo Alto. Staff launched a call
for muralists to create a roster of qualified artists. This Muralists Roster will be used for the festival as well as made
ilable. Staff secured 2 wall sites on California Ave for this festival. Artists Olivia Losee-Unger, Paz de la
, and Nicole Ponsler have been selected to paint vibrant temporary murals in the California Avenue District in
.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
This project promotes two of the
PAC 2023 priorities: Building
Community Priority and Public Art
Education Priority.
and time will be used for artist calls
and the selection processes. Staff will
work with the artists during the design development and implementation.
feedback
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY POLICY UPDATE
Implementing the California Avenue District Master Plan.Enhancing the “closed street,” art that invites Palo Altans and visitors to gather on Cal Ave. The artists that create the murals often use Cal Ave history as inspiration.
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PROJECT/GOAL 4 : ●Fire Station 4: PAC approved the project budget in September 2022. The selection panel recommended
Stephen Galloway for the commission. The PAC approved Galloway as the project artist March 16, 2023.
●Public Safety Building: Artist Peter Wegner has completed fabrication and has the artworks in storage to be
installed when the building is ready.
●Boulware Park Public Art Project: The PAC has approved the Los Angeles-based award-winning art and
design studio UrbanRock Design for the Boulware Park
and conducted meetings with the community to inform their design development.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
Enhancing new buildings, and public
parks with art. Collaborating with the
public on the location, interactivity of
the projects and inspiration for the
art.
Ongoing Municipal Percent for Art,
collaboration with Public Works,
architects, and key stakeholders.
feedback
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY POLICY UPDATE
Building Community - the artists have engaged the public for their input on Boulware Park. Social Justice Priority and Public Art Education Priority. N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 5:
Ongoing . With a collection of more than 300 artworks, preventative
maintenance and restoration of these valuable City assets are an essential part of a public art program, including the
of the historically significant Arnautoff frescoes at the Roth Building will begin this year.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
This project promotes two of the
PAC 2023 priorities: Building
Community Priority and Public Art
Education Priority. Ensuring that
$30,000 is spent down each year.
Staff oversees the contractors and
work being performed
Additional funding was committed by
the County for the restoration of the
been hired for this project.
well on Palo Alto and have not
fallen into such disrepair that more
costly repairs are necessary or the
artwork cannot be saved.
artworks fall
into disrepair
may leave the
City open to
legal action by
the artists
under the Visual Artists
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Public Art Education N/A
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Public Art Commission – 2023/24 Workplan Image Samples
Artist Rayos Magos was approved by the PAC is the first artist-in-residence with the City of Palo Alto Public Art Program. His
residency, Rituals of Resilience, included a six-month community engagement process sparking conversations about culture, identity,
belonging, and resilience, with a special focus on amplifying voices of Latinx and BIPOC community members and mental health service
providers.
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documentation of personal
stories and learned
experiences has resulted in
a final temporary sculptural
artwork called Te Veo, Te
Escucho, Te Honro (I see
you, I hear you, I honor you)
and will temporarily remain
on view on King Plaza for
approximately nine months
through October 2023.
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Public Art in Municipal Development
Passage, 2022 by artist Susan Zoccola, a series of sculptures installed along Charleston-Arastradero corridor in Palo Alto, is inspired by diatoms, a single-celled
algae forming a silica-based cell wall, also resembling a bike wheel.
Informed by the intent of the project – a heavily trafficked corridor in which the streetscape project is intended to enhance bike and pedestrian safety, Zoccola
created colorful wheel-based compositions marking entrances and key places along the corridor that would be dynamic for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike.
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Mapping Palo Alto Together
Public Workshops: July - August 2022 Mural on Display: October 22 - November 19, 2022
Mapping Palo Alto Together by artist Perry Meigs included a series of free public workshops for youth and adults. Participants used vellum paper
over a neighborhood map to draw their most common everyday routes of travel during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Each participant's
drawing was scanned and overlapped onto one map that reflected the community as a whole. This drawing process offered participants the chance
to visualize how their daily patterns changed during the pandemic. The workshops concluded in two outdoor murals showcasing the participants'
work on display at the Rinconada Library.
2022 Microgrant Projects
experiences taking advantage of unique locations across Palo Alto. Through funding temporary art projects and experiences in our commercial
corridors and our residential neighborhoods, ArtLift Microgrants fostered safe and creative ways to remain engaged in the arts, reconnect with
each other, and come together as a resilient community. ArtLift was presented in support of the city-wide Uplift Local efforts with the purpose of
connecting the community.
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The Factronauts
Artists: Peter Foucault, Bryan Hewitt,
Vita Hewitt, Chris Treggiari
Four Pop-up performances September
- November 2022
The Factronauts are intrepid explorers
sent by their parent agency, Nor-Cal
Artists Seeking America (NASA) into
the unknown and unfamiliar world of
the contemporary United States. Their
mission is to collect, analyze and
interpret the facts they encounter
while maintaining their good humor
and belief in the effectiveness of their
process. A nation they no longer
recognize as a familiar and safe
landscape becomes other-worldly, a
surreal and at times a hostile place.
The Microgrant project included four
pop-up performances across Palo Alto
including in Lytton Plaza, University
Avenue, Cubberley Community Center,
and California Avenue.
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Pets of Palo Alto – A Family Portrait Project
On Display: October 2022 outside Mitchell Park Community Center
Arts professional Harriet Stern in collaboration with photographer Federica Armstrong held a series of community photo sessions across various outdoor
locations in Palo Alto to photograph families with their pets. This Microgrant project concluded with an exhibition of the photographs at the Mitchell Park
Community Center Basketball Court displayed during October 2022.
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Universal Woman
Before and after conservation treatment, March 2023
approximately 100 permanently sited works and
over 200 portable works of art in a diverse range
of media.
The City of Palo Alto Public Art Program is
committed to ongoing maintenance and
restoration projects for the City’s fast-growing
permanent art collection. Supported through an
annual allocation of fund designated for the
collection care and maintenance, permanent and
temporary artworks are regularly cleaned and
receive preventative treatments to protect them
from the elements. Occasionally, artworks
receive more extensive conservation and repair
treatments.
Here, a six-foot tall bronze sculpture by acclaimed
artist Nathan Oliveira and permanently installed
at the Palo Alto Art Center sculpture garden is
shown before and after its cyclical conservation
treatment it received in March 2023.
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A series of four site-specific murals by California-based artists, commissioned for the construction safety barriers at 250 Sherman Ave, got installed in
August 2022. Artists Alice Lee, Deborah Aschheim, Eva Struble, and Judy Lew Loose draw their inspiration from the unique character of Palo Alto’s
California Avenue District, its diverse community, rich history, and iconic landmarks that make this neighborhood distinct. The murals, that together equal
to over 900 linear feet of art, will remain on display through September 2023.
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California District, or come visit its local restaurants, cafes, and shop. The artist created original artworks depicting over 60 people from the community.
Digitized images printed on vinyl remain on display along Jacaranda Lane through September 2023, while all the participants received copied of their
portraits signed by the artist.
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4/6/2023
Prior Year Accomplishments The Stormwater Oversight Committee reviews the budget and status of capital projects and that they are in line with the ballot initiative.
About the Commission
The Stormwater Oversight Committee's workplan is included for FY 23; the current Chair is Hal Mickelson and the Vice Chair is Dena Mossar; the
committee members include David Bower, Marilyn Keller, Catherine Perman, Ron Owes, and Bob Wenzlau. The terms for David Bower, Marilyn Keller, Catherine Perman and Ron Owes end on May 31, 2023. The Commission was established by Resolution 8573 and amended by Resolution
9677 and is composed of 7 members, who serve terms of 4 years. Each Committee member shall be a resident, employee, or property owner within the City of Palo Alto. For more information about The Stormwater Oversight Committee please visit our webpage, go to
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Storm-Water-Management-Oversight-Committee.
Stormwater Management Oversight Committee
2023-2024 Workplan Overview
Staff Liaison: Karin North, Assistant DirectorLead Department: Public Works
Mission Statement The Stormwater Oversight Committee reviews the projects, programs and expenditures that are funded by the Stormater Management Fees including proposed stormwater management capital improvement and confirms their conformity to the 2017 ballot measure.
Current Commissioners
Please list the names of the members that were appointed at the time this workplan was created:• Hal Mickelson (Chair)
• Dena Mossar (Vice Chair)• David Bower, Marilyn Keller, Catherine Perman, Ron Owes, and Bob Wenzlau
Date approved by Stormwater Oversight Committee
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TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
Workplan over the next 2 years Need contractor support to install the upgraded pipeline and pump stations flooding in the future; confirm that expenditures are in conformity
provisions of ballot meausure.
YES
COUNCIL-DIRECTEDPOLICY UPDATE
No
Stormwater Oversight Committee
PROJECT/GOAL 1 :
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Track and monitor 2017 Ballot Measure, which covers 13 Capital Projects. This workplan focuses on 3 projects and 1 completed project.
Staff Liaison: Karin North, Assistant Director
Lead Department: Public Works
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Stormwater Oversight Committee reviews the projects, programs and expenditures that are funded by the Stormater Management Fees including
proposed stormwater management capital improvement and confirms their conformity to the 2017 ballot measure. The Stormwater Oversight
Committee's goals and purposes are to provide fiscal oversight for the projects funded by the 2017 ballot measure.
HIGH PRIORITY
2024-2025 Workplan
Reduce ponding and flooding
High priority to complete the upgrades listed in the Stormwater Fee which will reduce the amount of flooding and ponding of stormwater; track and monitor contruction progress
on corporation way system upgrades and pump station (SD-21000)
LOWER PRIORITY
Track and monitor construction progress on W Bayshore Road Pump Station (SD-20000). Track and monitor construction
progress on W Bayshore Road Trunk Line Improvements (SD- 23000).
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TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
New 5 year Municipal Regional Stormater Permit effective July 1, 2022.
Utilize staff and consultant support to meet requirements listed in the stormwater
permit.
City is in compliance with stormwater
permit; reduction of trash and an increase installation of GSI features
throughout the City
Yes
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATE
N/A
TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
Ongoing Leverage money allocated for GSI through
the Stormwater Management Fund through GSI Yes
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATE
PROJECT/GOAL 2:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Environmental protection and sustainability including regulatory and compliance goals.
Track and monitor implementation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
PROJECT/GOAL 3:
Regulatory compliance in the alignment with
the City's policy on sustainablity
High priority for the City to stay in compliance with State mandates on stormwater
compliance; which benefits the environment
Improved water quality and environmental enhancement
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
Leverage the work to improve water quality entering the Bay.
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N/A
TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS LAW / COUNCIL-APPROVED
FY23-FY24
Project lead by Utilities Staff; resources
Management Fund will contribute
resources for this project
Receive Updates N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATE
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 4:Review One Water Plan
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
One water plan will analyze using the right water for the correct purpose and how to
leverage existing water supplies
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
The City should analyze all water resources within the City.Implementation of the One Water Plan will be the next step in the process.
1.Review GSI feature at Hopkins near Rinconada Park 2. Review EPA grant -funded
Greening Parking Lots Project with staff.
1) Review and comment on tool to measure impervious surface throughout City.2) Review and comment on GSI specifications for the GSI Maintenance and
Monitoring Manual.
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Utilities Advisory Commission
2023-2024 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Dean Batchelor, Director of Utilities
Lead Department: Utilities
About the Commission
The Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) is charged with providing advice and making recommendations on planning and
policy matters, acquisition, development, rate-setting, operating budgets and related reserves, Capital Improvement Projects
and financial review of electric, gas and water resources; joint action projects with other public or private entities which
impact electric, gas or water resources; environmental implications of proposed electric, gas or water utility projects; and
conservation and demand management. Additionally, the UAC is charged with providing advice on the acquisition,
development and financial review of the dark fiber network and wastewater collection utilities. As a highly regulated industry,
there may be matters not listed below that will be presented to the UAC in accordance with current or future (local, state or
federal) legislative requirements
Current Commissioners
•Lauren Segal (Chair) – may change once the Commission is full
•Greg Scharff (Vice Chair) – set to select at the next fully seated Commission meeting
•Lisa Forssell
•Phil Metz
•Rachel Croft
•Meagan Mauter
•Bob Phillips
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Utilities Advisory Commission shall be to advise the City Council on present and prospective
long-range planning, policy, major program, and project matters relating to the electric, gas, water, wastewater
collection, fiber optics utilities, and recycled water matters, and environmental implications of electric, gas or water utility
projects, and conservation and demand management
The Utilities Advisory Commission shall have the following duties:
•Advise the City Council on long-range planning and policy matters pertaining to:
Joint action projects with other public or private entities which involve, affect or impact the utilities;
Environmental aspects and attributes of the utilities;
Water and energy conservation, energy efficiency, and demand side management; and
Recycled water matters not otherwise addressed in the preceding subparagraphs;
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•Review and make recommendations to the City Council on the consistency with adopted and approved plans,
policies, and programs of any major utility;
•Formulate and review legislative proposals regarding the utilities, to which the city is a party, in which the city
has an interest, or by which the city may be affected;
•Review the utilities’ capital improvement programs, operating budgets and related reserves and rates, and the
recycled water program, budget, rate, and thereafter forward any comments and recommendations to the
finance committee or its successor or to City Council;
•Provide advice upon such other matters as the City Council may from time-to-time assign.
The Utilities Advisory Commission shall not have the power or authority to cause the expenditure of city funds or to
bind the city to any written, oral or implied contract.
Metrics of Community Involvement and Participation
Between January 2022 and December 2022, the UAC held Twelve (12) hybrid meetings via In-Person/Zoom.
The average community attendance was 2 (in-person) and 3 (zoom).
Prior Year
Accomplishments
Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Pilot:
400 customers have been signed up to participate
5 customers have had completed installs
Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Beta and Electrification
353 gas customers have completed installs
359 water customers have completed installs
440 electric customers have completed installs
Outage Management System (OMS)
RFP issued on 3/2/2022
Contract approved by City Council on 9/27/2022
Anticipate install/integration complete by the end of Q2 FY24
CA Renewable Energy Credits (REC's)
Yielded $1.75 million in net revenue in calendar year 2022
Approved by Council on 12/12/2022 to continue the program and return to the UAC and Council in 2025
Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
Completed engineering design of the FTTP network which includes construction cost estimates and the number of
customers by route
Defined financial models of the new ISP business in order to make it sustainable
Contract amendment 4 with Magellan is to assist with construction management; vendor selections, IT network support,
and an engineering make-ready analysis
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STANDING TOPIC 1:
Annual Budget - Rate changes to Water, Gas, Electric, Wastewater collection, and Fiber services.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The community will have an
understanding of the rates and
why they are set at the levels
they are being charged.
compliance of laws and
regulation with equitable rate.
Rates are reviewed annually and
each rate change is determined
by the COSA reports. UAC review
is in February, FCM review is in
April and CCM approval is in June
Staff time, Legal team review time,
Consultant time to create the
COSA reports, UAC budget
subcommitttee.
Council approval of rate
changes, Utilities budget., and
cpau financial solvency.
Maintain rate ranges consistent
with historical differences to
other public agencies.
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Rates are always a high priority. The change has an impact on the
community and economy.
N/A N/A
STANDING TOPIC 2:
Water Supply: Water infrastructure and potential future sources of water supply. This includes recycled water, demand management
programs, grey water, treatment efforts, and use of effluent.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The benefit to the community is
to have ample water sources and
supply for basic uses and when
needed in the event of a drought
or other water reduction events
or population shifts
This is not a single effort or
project; however, a year-round
and multi-year effort
Staff time, Legal team review time,
Consultant time for development
of the One Water Plan which is a
holistic 20-year water portfolio
Council approval of the One
Water Plan which includes
adaptable, dynamic, water
supply portfolios. Safe and
hygienic water supply under
normal circumstances and
sufficient resources in an
emergency situation.
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Understanding the sources of the City's water supply and how we
maintain that supply is a maintained priority.
N/A N/A
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STANDING TOPIC 3:
Electric Supply: Consider updates to the electric supply portfolio, environmental impacts of the electric supply portfolio, electric
infrastructure, electrification, and issues relating thereto.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Reliability for customers, health
benefits, and clean energy
responsible for the vast carbon
reduction the City has achieved
over the past decade
This is an ongoing regularly
monitored effort and does not
have a start or completion time
Approved budget, staff time, legal
review time, consultants as
needed, and technology
Release of RFP for more
renewable energy supply
options in the Integrated
Resource Plan (IRP). Have the
IRP near completion to present
to the UAC for review and
approval. Maintaining the zero
emissions portion of the portfolio
and carbon neutral plan.
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
The health and well being of the community is a high priority for Council
and Utilities
N/A N/A
STANDING TOPIC 4:
Gas Supply: Consider aspects of the gas infrastructure and supply portfolio; environmental impacts of the gas portfolio such as
the carbon offset program.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Gas is a type of energy used to
provide some residence and
businesses in Palo Alto with heat
for their facilities and some
cooking appliances.
This is not a single effort or
project; however, a year-round
effort
Staff time, Legal team review time,
Consultant time when necessary
Utilities on average are 10%
below local comparison rates
year round
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
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The health and well being of the community is a high priority for Council
and Utilities
N/A N/A
STANDING TOPIC 5:
Utilities Capital Improvement Programs (CIP): Discuss and advise on CIP projects.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
There are multiple CIP's
throughout the Utilities, each with
their own benefits to the City and
the community from rebuilding
the water reservoirs, repairing
and replacing sewer lines or
water mains, maintaining street
lights, building out the fiber
backbone, upgrading and
replacing the electric and gas
systems, upgrading the meter
system, and installing a new
outage management system(*)
Utilities has multiple projects in
their Council approved CIP
budget. Most of these projects are
multiyear.
•Anticipate install/integration
complete by the end of Q2
FY23
Staff time, Legal review time,
Procurement time for setting up
contracts, contractors for work
completion
•IT time
•Staff time
Utilities CIP success is
completion of the project within
the timeline and budget that was
approved by Council.
•To increase outward
communication to
community
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Maintaining quality of life for the community creates the priority for
Utilities projects
N/A N/A
STANDING TOPIC 6:
Reliability and Resiliency: Ongoing evaluations and discussions regarding the reliability and resiliency of the utilities.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
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This matter encompasses a
number of situations including
but not limited to the S/CAP
program and power outages.
The benefit of any of the
reliability or resiliency projects is
to support the City and
community now and into the
future with reliable, resilient and
safe connections and
provisioning of water, electricity,
fiber and natural gas
These programs and projects are
year-round and do not have a
beginning or an end. For example,
the S/CAP is projected to
accomplish its goal by 2030
Budget approval, staff time,
additional staff, and some use of
consultants
Maintaining a high level of
efficient, safe, and reliable
services with an emphasis on
moving forward with a pilot
program of converting homes to
electric.
YES
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
This is a Council priority and therefore a High priority for the Utilities
Advisory Commission
N/A N/A
STANDING TOPIC 7:
Legislative Initiatives: The Utility tracks many local, state and federal bills that touch on utilities. Should any new laws, regulations,
ordinances, or funding opportunities be proposed or passed during the year, the UAC may need to discuss the implications.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Staff tracks the possible changes
in laws and regulations and
presents the proposed changes
to the UAC for review and
consideration to the Council.
Legislature meets throughout the
year and possible changes can
occur at any point that affect
utilities
Staff time, travel, and legal review
time
Measurable by the bills being in
favor of the CPAU and CPAU
not getting caught off-guard by
an initiative
State
Mandated
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
N/A The level of priority is based on the legislation being proposed and
how it affects the regulated utilities
N/A
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STANDING TOPIC 8:
Council Driven Initiatives: The UAC will address any matter assigned to it by the City Council.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
The UAC is made up of a diverse
group with insight of the
innerworkings of and vast
knowledge in the utilities arena.
Timeline will be addressed once
assigned
UAC, Staff and legal review time Council approval of completed
task
YES
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Typically, when Council requests a review of an item it is considered a
priority
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 1:
S/CAP Support: Discuss community engagement, technology (current & emerging), financing/funding, and community scaling of
S/CAP plans to meet the City’s
goals for sustainability and climate action. This includes electrification efforts, energy efficiency, demand management, and grid
modernization, possible code modifications, potential full or partial retirement of the gas distribution system, and electrification of
gas appliances. It also includes permitting and inspection processes for customers wishing to upgrade panels, electrify
appliances, or install solar PV, energy storage, and/or EV charging systems, and future technology for sustainability, resilience,
and reliability
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
UAC expertise will help the
Council S/CAP Committee make
progress on achieving S/CAP
goals with benefits to reducing
the impacts of climate change.
Ongoing support to the S/CAP
Committee
Staff time The development of clear plans
for building electrification,
including concrete
improvements to the utility or
permitting processes resulting
from UAC actions.
Enhance reliability of cpau grid
transmission that supplies for
future local renewables,
progress toward achieving the
goals
YES
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
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Support S/CAP Committee goals to develop plans and improve
processes for building electrification
Discussions of other forms of emissions reduction beyond building
electrification
YES
FY2024 Topic 2:
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project: Launch and deployment of the utility’s AMI project.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Empower customers to more
efficiently utilize utility supplies,
facilitate customer adoption of
distributed energy resources
(DER) such as solar
photovoltaics, energy storage,
and electric vehicles, and enable
the timely detection of water
leaks
The initial small-scale testing of
meters will take place over 12
months between CYQ3- 2022 to
CYQ2-2024. The full rollout is
scheduled to commence during
CYQ3-2023 and expected to be
completed by CYQ4-2024,
according to the current timeline
Staff, Legal, and Contractor time
and budget,
Implementing the fully deployed
AMI system
YES
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Having a fully implemented system provides time of use rates, identifies
gas and water leaks, restores outages quicker and more efficiently,
enables energy efficiency for residents
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 3:
Electric Integrated Resource Plan
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Long term supply planning A report is required every 5 yrs.,
the most recent due date is
December 31, 2023
Staff and legal review time and
budget
State approved report YES
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N/A Mandated by the state energy commission N/A
FY2024 Topic 4:
One Water Plan
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Community will have a 20 – year
adaptable roadmap for
implementation of prioritized
water supply and conservation
portfolio alternatives that can be
used as a water supply plan.
For Council approval in Fall 2023 Staff time, budget for consultant
time, Legal team review time
Council approval of the One
Water Plan which includes an
adaptable, dynamic water
supply portfolio.
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
The One Water Plan will serve as a long-term guide to prepare the
City’s water supply for future uncertainties like changes in population,
multi-year drought, and climate change.
N/A N/A
FY2024 TOPIC 5:
Undergrounding: Discuss the progress and potential acceleration of undergrounding electric infrastructure.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Reduces the impact to visual
nuisances, increased reliability,
especially during severe
weather, safer for staff and the
public
Districts are designated for
undergrounding and have been
selected based on the age of the
system in place
Staff time, contractor time, and
budget, outreach to the community
Removal of overhead lines in
the designated districts
YES
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Because of the impact on safety, reliability, and the continuity between
utilities as with grid modernization
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 6:
Security: Discuss issues related to the physical and cybersecurity of utility operations.
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Protect and secure Utility data at
risk and in transit. Utilities
created a SCADA cybersecurity
team to set a policy to prevent
outside attempts to infiltrate our
systems.
Ongoing IT staff, Utility staff, budget Zero data loss, zero
infrastructure damage
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Due to the sensitive nature of the Utilities, cybersecurity protects against
theft, destruction, economic impacts, public health risks, financial loss
(ransomware), and data (community, commercial and residential)
information available in our systems, protecting it from attacks is critical
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 7:
Water Quality: Discuss community concerns with water quality of suspended solvents, additional testing
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
CPAU regularly collects and
tests water samples from
reservoirs and designated
sample points throughout the
city.
Ongoing Staff time CPAU customers will have
access to high quality water
flowing from the faucet - the
pristine snowmelt from Hetch
Hetchy
State Water Resource
Control Board
regulated
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N/A Palo Alto maintains high quality control with frequent testing of its
water to maintain a higher than state standard
N/A
FY2024 Topic 8:
Tesla Project - $10M Upgrade to Hanover Substation
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Upgraded substation increases
capacity to facilitate
electrification process.
Start October 2023, completion
anticipated end of 2nd quarter
2024
CPAU design review (1 FTE),
construction resource manager
(FTE), engineering support and
inspection (1FTE each)
2 Fully upgraded 50 mva
transformers
N/A
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Electrification and an increase of load by 30-50 mva.N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 9:
Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project 31
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Replacement of aging
infrastructure to prevent sewer
back ups, sink holes, and lessen
the need to take up newly paved
streets
Construction start July 2023,
anticipated duration is 9 months
Utility staff, budget Changed out 11,000 linear feet
of sewer main
YES
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Due to the timing of collaboration with Caltrans repaving work on El
Camino Real
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 10:
Heat Pump Water Heater customer installation program
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Reduces the use of natural gas
thereby reducing carbon
emissions and improving indoor
air quality
December 31, 2023 Staff, Consultant, and Contractor
time, budget, and S/CAP
Committee time
1,000 HPWH’s installed by the
end of 2023
YES
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
This is the 1st program for the community to start on the achievement to
electrification by eliminating most gas appliances in CPA which is
needed to reach the S/CAP 80/30 goals
N/A S/CAP policy
FY2024 Topic 11:
Electric Rate Design Review including the hydro adjuster
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Evaluate cost of service and set
rates accordingly and in
alignment with policy objectives
wherever possible.
Anticipated completion December
31, 2023
Staff time, budget, legal review.
And possible additional resources
completion of study and
adoption of any rate changes.
N/A
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Because rate design can impact customer investment choices related to
electrification
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 12:
Evaluate the Gas Supply Hedging for the Winter months
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Lowers the risk to the city by
decreasing the volatility of
extreme high market pricing that
would be passed on to the
customer
UAC approval in August
Council approval in September
Completion by October
Staff and Consultant time, and
budget
Execution of hedges for the
appropriate winter months, if it
makes sense
Council approval
needed
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
Due to the need to have this implemented in order to execute the
transactions in October for the winter months
N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 13:
Gas Rate Design Review
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
Gas rates that are cost-based,
constitutionally compliant and
with an eye toward
competitiveness with gas rates in
neighboring communities.
Council approval in September
2023
Staff time, budget for consultant
time, legal review time.
Gas rates that are competitive
with neighboring communities
across customer classes.
N/A
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Rate impacts on Palo Alto residents and businesses.N/A N/A
FY2024 Topic 14:
Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /
COUNCIL-APPROVED
FTTP brings City-owned high
speed broadband internet,
reliable connection, and
competitive pricing in Palo Alto.
Public investment in broadband
infrastructure will create
competition, improve services,
and keep internet rates
affordable.
Phase one construction will make
Palo Alto Fiber accessible to
approximately 25%-30% of
residents and businesses.
Construction and provision of
services will take about 18 months
to begin offering Palo Alto Fiber
service (Dec 2024). Total
construction will take between 18
– 36 months depending on
construction coordination with
other capital projects such as
electric grid modernization.
Staff and Consultant time, and
budget
Attaining a take rate or the
percentage of Palo Alto Fiber
subscribers of 27%-30% to
break even for FTTP.
Council
Approved
HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED
N/A N/A
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Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Community Services
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Report #:2304-1313
TITLE
Direction on Operating Model for Palo Alto Animal Shelter, Which May Include: Negotiating A
New Agreement with Pets In Need; Moving to In-House Service Delivery; and/or Issuing a New
Request For Proposals. CEQA Review – Not a Project
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff on future operations of
the Palo Alto Animal Shelter, which may include negotiating a new agreement with Pets in Need;
moving to in-house service delivery; and/or issuing a new request for proposals.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In February 2022, the City Council directed staff to work with Pets-in-Need (PIN) toward
development of a new Agreement that would result in a long-term partnership for shelter
operations. City staff and PIN have been working collaboratively to develop a Term Sheet that, if
approved by the Council and PIN Board of Directors, would be the basis for a new five-year
Agreement for the period 2023 - 2027. Council discussed and provided feedback to staff on the
draft Term Sheet and overall animal shelter operations during a Study Session on March 27,
20231.
The terms included represent increased staffing and associated compensation to PIN with
proposed net cost of $1.3 million for the first year with an annual escalator equivalent to the
Consumer Price Index (CPI). The current Fiscal Year 2023 compensation is $0.7 million, the new
terms represent an increase of approximately $100%. The FY 2024 Proposed Operating Budget
anticipated increased cost for services and included additional funding of $0.5 million in FY 2024
for a total of $1.2 million. Based on the current term sheet, additional funding may be needed.
Other terms include an increase in the City’s capital investment to improve the shelter facility
1 City Council, March 27, 2023; Agenda Item #3; SR #2302-0940,
https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=82278
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and a minor reduction in scope of services. The FY 2024 Proposed Capital Budget included
additional funding of $1.5 million in the Animal Shelter Renovation capital project (PE-19002) for
estimated capital investment based on the current terms.
BACKGROUND
2 to operate the Palo Alto Animal Shelter. The term and
compensation of the current Agreement (Attachment A) include:
2 City Council, November 26, 2018; Agenda Item #13; SR #9822,
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/reports/city-manager-reports-
cmrs/year-archive/2018/id-9822-pets-in-need.pdf?t=62179.92
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Key responsibilities of Pets in Need include:
•Animal Shelter Services including sheltering stray, abandoned, and owner
surrendered animals
•Medical Services including veterinarian services to shelter animals, vaccination
clinics, micro-chipping, and a low cost spay and neuter clinic
•Animal adoptions and foster program
•Operating schedules for shelter services, emergency veterinary
On November 15, 2021, Pets in Need (PIN) provided formal notification to the City that it would
exercise its right to terminate the Agreement without cause in 12 months’ time as allowed in
Section 19.2 of the Agreement. PIN stated that delays in completing the capital improvement
projects, particularly the new dog kennel building influenced their decision to terminate the
Agreement.
The City and PIN staff discussed how best to operate the Animal Shelter for the remaining term
of the Agreement and began exploring how to continue the partnership beyond the termination
date. On February 14, 20223, the City Council passed the following motion unanimously:
A.That as a condition for continuing good faith negotiations, that Pets in Need would
agree to extend the notice of termination six months beyond the current date;
B.Proceed with negotiations with Pets in Need for a long-term contract agreement for
animal services in Palo Alto;
C.Evaluate the necessary kennel size for community partners that we serve;
D.Include some form of trap and neuter program;
E.Include a small animal area in the renovation plans;
F.Assure that the contract agrees upon hours of operation and services provided;
G.That the parties agree to pursue a fundraising program to supplement existing capital
commitments for the shelter; and
H.Explore the transition to a new database.
The PIN Board supported extending the termination date for six additional months to end on May
15, 2023. At the Council Study Session4 on March 27, 2023, staff provided Council an update on
the status of contract negotiations with PIN and an opportunity for the Council to provide
feedback on a draft Term Sheet. As a point of comparison, City staff included a preliminary
estimate of the cost and revenue associated with bringing operations of the Animal Shelter back
to an in-house model. PIN and City staff continue to refine the Term Sheet and mutually agreed
to extend the current agreement to terminate on September 30, 2023. City Staff have completed
a more detailed analysis of an in-house model.
3 City Council, February 14, 2022; Agenda Item #9; SR #13952,
https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=81766
4 City Council, March 27, 2023; Agenda Item #3; SR #2302-0940,
https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=82278
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ANALYSIS
March 27 Study Session
The City Council discussed and provided feedback on the draft term sheet during a study session
on March 27, 2023. The Council requested information on the following:
•A breakdown of PIN’s costs showing the increased compensation from the original
Agreement.
•The percentage of PIN’s operating budget that is for animals covered in Palo Alto, Los
Altos, and Los Altos Hills.
•A comparison chart of PIN’s fees with other municipal shelters’ fees.
•A more detailed and accurate comparison of PIN’s services to the Peninsula Humane
Society.
•PIN’s revenue over the previous five years.
•Consideration of a minimum and maximum number of surgeries and events.
•A side-by-side comparison of PIN’s proposal and the in-house model.
•A more defined capital plan identified in the Agreement.
•Additional information on feral cats and the method by which they are handled.
PIN has prepared responses to the Council’s questions, which are included as Attachment B. An
analysis of the costs and resources needed to move back to an in-house shelter operation is
described below, along with a comparison of the two operating scenarios. Additional information
on shelter improvements and feral cats are also included.
Term Sheet with Pets in Need, as revised
The Term Sheet that was presented to Council at the March 27th Study Session has been revised
to reflect re-negotiated terms since receiving feedback from the City Council. The revisions
included are shown in Attachment C as either underline or strikethrough and include updated
language related to developing a policy on how feral cats will be handled, and more specificity
on prioritization of capital improvements.
PIN has added an additional term to address City compensation for additional services rendered
each month beginning June 1, 2023 until a new contract is executed. PIN calculates this as the
difference between the monthly fee (1) specified for Year 5 in Exhibit B of the 2019 Agreement
and (2) the monthly fee specified for Year 1 in the proposed new Agreement, effective June 1,
2023. This cost equates to $55,535 per month in additional compensation beginning June 1, 2023
and each month until a new Agreement is executed.
The total annual compensation proposed by PIN for operations of the Animal Shelter is $1.4
million with an annual escalator based on the Consumer Price Index. A summary of the Term
Sheet as compared to the current Agreement is below.
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2019-2023 PIN
Agreement
2023-2027 PIN
Proposed
Increased Cost to
City
Expense / (Revenue)
Compensation
Shelter Services and 60
spay/neuter surgeries per month
$703,580
in year 5 (2023)
$1,373,400/
year (year 1)
$669,820/
year
Annual Escalator 2%Annual CPI rate To be negotiated
Additional Interim Compensation None $55,535/ month
as of June 2023
$55,535/ month as
of June 2023
Capital Improvements
City investment $3.4M
(approx. $1M
remaining)
$2.5M +$1.5M one-time
investment
Limit on PIN investment in
additional projects
Up to $10,000 No limit, must
follow prevailing
wage and other
laws, and obtain
City approval
$0
Staff time to
review and
approve
Renovation Delays $60,000 $0 $0
Scope of Work Changes
After-hours veterinary care for
stray hold animals
Included in scope Not in scope $15,000/
year
Veterinary services for cruelty
investigations
Included in scope PIN has
discretion
$10,000/
year
Licensing Included in scope Not in scope,
Add 0.48 City
staff
$40,000/
year
Licensing revenue To PIN To City ($180,000)/
year
Net Annual Cost to the General
Fund (excluding capital, annual
escalator and interim
compensation)
$773,580 $1,373,400 $554,820
Analysis of an In-house Operating Model
The City Council requested that staff further evaluate the cost of returning shelter operations in-
house as a service delivery alternative to PIN. Attachment D summarizes the costs, services, and
implementation strategy for both operating models (PIN and In-House) and a third alternative,
to issue a new Request for Proposals.
The proposed staffing model needed to safely operate the animal shelter requires the addition
of 7.00 full-time positions and two 0.48 FTE (total 0.96 FTE) hourly positions. The costs for these
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positions and the recommended position classifications are based on staff research of expected
pay ranges based on regional market surveys modeled with the City’s benefit rate cost
assumptions. The organizational chart in Attachment E includes:
PROPOSED STAFFING MODEL SHELTER SERVICES*
Position FTE Hourly Estimated Cost
(Salary and Benefits)
Total 7.00 2 staff
(0.96 FTE)$1,166,000
* The position classifications previously used by the City to perform in-house services are not maintained in the
City's current salary schedules. Staff expects to refine these estimates upon formal review by the Human
Resources Department.
**This would not be an additional new cost; this is a reallocation of existing management resources to support
oversight.
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PIN, the City has maintained and updated the animal services fees in the municipal fee schedule
for their operations. Should operations return to the in-house model, staff expect a fee study will
be needed to ensure charges are up to date and in line with other municipal shelters and City
costs.
Comparison of Annual Cost Net Impact to the General Fund
FY 2024
Budget
2023-2027 PIN
Proposed
In-House Operating
Model
Net Cost $3.7M $3,758,400
($1.3M ongoing)
$1,046,000
Organizational impacts of In-House model
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Scope of Services
•Public Hours of Operation: Both PIN and the In-House model propose about 80 hours
biweekly of public serving hours.
o PIN opens to the public M-F 12:30PM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12:30-6PM.
o In-House model schedule would be M-F 8AM-5PM, 9/80 Friday closed.
•Impounds/Intakes: Both PIN and the In-House model would not have a cap or additional
fees incurred for impounds or intakes.
•Licensing: In both scenarios, the City would provide licensing services requiring the City
to hire part-time staffing to support this at an estimated cost of $40,000. Revenues from
these services would be returned to the City to defray costs.
•Spay/Neuter: Both PIN and the In-House model will support some level of spay/neuter
services.
o PIN states that it will provide spay/neuter services to the best of its ability
prioritizing residents of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. The Term Sheet
assumes PIN will complete a minimum of 60 surgeries per month for cats and
dogs only. The 2019 Agreement did not include a metric for the number of
surgeries to be completed by PIN.
o In-House model proposes about 150 spay/neuter surgeries per month, made
possible by having a full-time Veterinarian on staff and includes cats, dogs, and
other small pets. This number is based on the number of surgeries completed
when the City previously operated the shelter.
•Vaccine Clinics: Both PIN and In-House model propose weekly vaccine clinics available
to Palo Alto residents.
•After Hours Vet Care: Neither PIN nor the In-House model have a Veterinarian on staff
24 hours a day, therefore after-hour emergencies would require outside services at
cost, currently estimated at $15,000.
•Cruelty Investigations:
o PIN would provide veterinary care for live animals impounded as part of
cruelty investigations; however, PIN would not have the obligation to provide
additional services related to cruelty investigations including post-mortem
examinations of deceased animals. If PIN does not provide these services, the
City would contract out these services at an estimated cost estimated at
$10,000 annually.
o In-House model includes cruelty investigations and post-mortem services at
no additional cost.
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Capital Improvements to Shelter
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Other Considerations
•A slightly lower shelter operational cost, but higher infrastructure needs.
•With services and staffing being contracted out, there would be no liability or pension
obligations to the City.
•PIN has an extensive network, including partner organizations, which can be leveraged
for donations.
•With broader reach, serving the Bay Area and beyond, PIN could maximize use of the
shelter; however, careful consideration should be given to Palo Alto residents and its
contract cities.
•Policy decisions are a collaboration between PIN and the City.
•Slightly higher estimated operational cost than PIN, including pension costs and liability.
•An In-House model returns animal welfare and shelter operation policy decisions to the
City.
•City would have control over shelter operations including public service hours, vaccine
clinics, and spay/neuter surgeries.
•Services focused on the needs of Palo Alto residents and those of its contract cities.
•Increased revenue to partially offset shelter estimated operation costs
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
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operating agreement at $1.4 million. This expense is expected to be offset by adjustments to
increase revenue estimates by $180,000 to recognize licensing fees. Staff expects to bring
forward budget amendments as necessary in subsequent staff reports or budget processes.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. _C_1_9_17_4_4_9_3 __ _
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND PETS IN NEED
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this
..1.L day of January .~by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California
chartered municipal corporation ("CITY'' or "City of Palo Alto"), and PETS IN NEED, a
California non-profit public benefit corporation, located at 871 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CA
94063 C'CONSULTANT' or "Pets In Need").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference.
A. CITY intends to provide animal sheltering and veterinary care, as more fully
described in Exhibit "A" (Scope of Services), attached to and made a part of this
Agreement, for the City of Palo Alto, and for the City of Los Altos and the Town of Los
Altos Hills (the "Contract Cities"), at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter, 3281 East Bayshore
Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (the "Palo Alto Animal Shelter" or the "Premises").
B. CITY and CONSULTANT desire for CONSULTANT to perform the Services
{as defined below) at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter pursuant to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
C. CITY acknowledges that CONSUL TANT is entering into this Agreement in
furtherance of its no-kill mission, and that, to the extent permitted by law, CONSUL TANT
will operate the Palo Alto Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter.
D. CITY and CONSUL TANT are entering into this Agreement with the intention
of establishing a long -term partnership to offer exceptional shelter services for Palo Alto
and its partner cities of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, while working together towards
building a new Pets in Need Palo Alto animal shelter facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and
conditions, in this Agreement, the parties agree:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSUL TANT shall perform the services described
at Exhibit "A· ("Services") in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of its full execution
(the "Effective Date") and continuing for five (5) years from the Effective Date, unless
terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 of this Agreement. The term of this Agreement
may be renewed or extended upon the mutual written agreement of the parties. One year
prior to the expiration of the term (or other such timeline as may be mutually agreed upon
by the parties), either party may request the parties to begin negotiating in good faith a
renewal or extension of this Agreement.
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SECTION 3. USE OF PREMISES. CONSUL TANT's use of the premises shall be subject
to the additional terms set forth on Exhibit "D" (Use of Premises) attached hereto.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to
CONSULTANT for performance of the Services shall be in the amount of, and shall not
exceed three-million, four-hundred forty thousand six-hundred twenty six dollars and ten
cents ($3,440,626.1 O) as detailed in Exhibit "B" (Compensation). CONSUL TANT agrees to
complete all Services within this amount. Any work performed or expenses incurred for
which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of compensation
set forth herein shall be at no cost to the CITY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a
contingency fund of two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) (the "Contingency Fund")
shall be available; as well as a fund for the compensation of renovation delays
("Compensation of Renovation Delays Fund") of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) shall be
available, as detailed in Exhibit "B" (Compensation). In the event the Contingency Fund
and the Compensation of Renovations Delays Fund are utilized as provided for herein, the
total compensation for Services, reimbursable expenses and the costs payable by CITY to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement, shall be and shall not exceed three million, seven
hundred thousand, six-hundred twenty-six dollars and ten cents ($3,700,626.10) as
detailed in Exhibit "B" (Compensation), subject to Section 19 ("TERMINATION OR
SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES").
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall invoice the
CITY for payment on a monthly basis. Invoices shall describe the services performed
and, if reasonably requested by CITY, supporting documentation. CONSULTANT's
invoice shall be submitted to the City's project manager for payment at which point the
CITY has 30 business days from the date of the submission to render payment to the
CONSUL TANT. Invoices must also include CONSUL TANT name, address, contract
number, description of services, date of services, and compensation amount.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services shall be
performed by CONSUL TANT or under CONSUL TANT's supervision. CONSUL TANT
represents that it possesses the professional and technical personnel necessary to
perform or supervise, as applicable, the Services required by this Agreement and that its
personnel have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them.
CONSULTANT represents that it, and its employees have and shall maintain (and that it
shall require its subcontractors, if any, to have and maintain) during the term of this
Agreement all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever
nature that are legally required to perform the Services.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the representations and
warranties in this Section 6 are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties of any kind,
whether express or implied (including, without limitation, the implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement, and all warranties
that may arise from course of dealing, course of performance or usage of trade), all of
which are hereby expressly disclaimed.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CONSUL TANT shall keep itself informed of
and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and
orders that are applicable to the performance of the Services or those engaged to perform
Services under this Agreement. CONSUL TANT shall procure all permits and licenses, pay
all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the
Services.
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SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSUL TANT is solely responsible for costs,
including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services, arising from or caused by
CONSUL TANT's errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of correcting
such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay
caused by such errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting such errors and
omissions.
SECTION 9. [RESERVED].
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that in
performing the Services under this Agreement CONSULTANT, any person employed by
CONSULTANT, and any subcontractor retained by CONSULTANT to perform any of
CONSULTANT'S obligations under this Agreement, shall act as and be an independent
contractor and not an agent or employee of CITY.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT. The parties agree that the expertise and experience of
CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSUL TANT shall not
assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of
CONSULTANT's obligations without the prior written consent of the City Manager. The
City Manager shall have sixty (60) days from receipt of Consultant's notice of proposed
assignment to accept or decline the proposed assignment in writing. If the City Manager
declines the proposed assignment, he or she shall state the basis for the decision in the
written notice to CONSULTANT. Consent to one assignment shall not be deemed to be
consent to any subsequent assignment. Any assignment not expressly contemplated
ui:,der this Agreement, or made without the approval of the City Manager shall be void.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING. Notwithstanding Section 11 above, CITY agrees that
subcontractors may be used to perform CONSULTANT'S obligations under this
Agreement. The subcontractors authorized by CITY to perform work on this Project are:
a. Sage Veterinary Center; and
b. Pets Rest Cemetery, and
c. Any other subcontractors retained by CONSUL TANT to perform
CONSULTANT'S obligations under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subcontractor and for
any compensation due to subcontractors. CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever
concerning subcontractor compensation.
CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subcontractor as more fully set forth in Section 16 of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall change or add a subcontractor to perform the Services set forth on
Exhibit A hereto only with the prior approval of the City Manager or his designee (such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned). The City Manager
shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of CONSULTANT's request to approve or decline
in writing CONSULTANT's request to change or add subcontractors.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT shall assign its executive
director, who currently is Al Mollica, as the project manager to have supervisory
responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and as the
project coordinator to represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day performance of the
Services. If circumstances cause the substitution of the project manager (including if, at
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any time, Al Mollica no longer serves as executive director of CONSULTANT).
CONSUL TANT shall promptly notify the CITY's project manager of such substitution and
consider in good faith CITY's requests with respect to such substitution.
The parties agree that during the term of this Agreement and for all purposes of this
Agreement, CONSULTANT'S project manager shall be authorized to act as the
"Superintendent" of the City's animal services division pursuant to Section 6.04.100 of the
Palo Alto Municipal Code, for purposes of [Sections 6.12.010, 6.12.030, 6.12.050,
6.16.050, and 6.32.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code.
CITY's project manager is the Director of Community Services, Community Services
Department, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Telephone (650) 463-4900,
who is currently Monique leConge Ziesenhenne. The project manager shall be
CONSULTANT's point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution of
the Services. CITY may designate an alternate project manager from time to time with
prompt written notice to CONSUL TANT.
SECTION 14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
14.1 Definition of Intellectual Property Rights. "Intellectual
Property Rights" means patents of any type, design rights, utility models or other similar
invention rights, copyrights, mask work rights, trade secret or confidentiality rights,
trademarks, goodwill, trade names, logos and service marks and any other intangible
property rights, including applications and registrations for any of the foregoing, in any
country, arising under statutory or common law or by contract and whether or not
perfected, now existing or hereafter filed, issued, or acquired.
14.2 "Pets In Need" Ownership. The parties acknowledge and
agree that, as between the parties, Pets In Need owns all Intellectual Property Rights in its
name ("Pets In Need"), logos and marks, as may be amended from time to time by Pets In
Need.
14.3 "City of Palo Alto" Ownership. The parties acknowledge
and agree that, as between the parties, the City of Palo Alto owns all Intellectual Property
Rights in its name ("City of Palo Alto"), logos and marks, as may be amended from time to
time by the City of Palo Alto, and in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code as may be
amended from time to time.
14.4 "Palo Alto Animal Shelter" Ownership. The parties
acknowledge and agree that, as between the parties, the City of Palo Alto owns all
Intellectual Property Rights in the name "Palo Alto Animal Shelter".
14.5 Grant of License by City of Palo Alto. The City of Palo
Alto hereby grants to Pets In Need a royalty-free, non-transferable term license, for the
term of this Agreement, to use, reproduce, make derivative works, display, and perform
publicly the name "Palo Alto Animal Shelter" solely in conjunction with "Pets in Need", for
example, and without limitation, "Pets in Need Palo Alto Animal Shelter" and "Palo Alto
Animal Shelter, operated by Pets in Need," for purposes of the performance of this
Agreement, as provided for herein.
14.6 Name Changes; Development of Logos or Marks. Any
name changes, derivative works, or logos or marks as may be developed by Pets In Need
with regard to such animal shelter are required to be approved in writing by the City of
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Palo Alto City Manager or designee prior to any publication, or any other public use, in any
form or media. The City Manager shall approve or deny such requests in writing within 45
days of receipt of CONSULTANT's complete written proposal, and shall set forth its basis
for any denial in writing. During the term of this Agreement, the City of Palo Alto shall not
change such name of such animal shelter, nor develop any derivative works, or logos or
marks, with regard to such animal shelter, except as is mutually agreed in writing with the
Pets In Need Executive Director or designee prior to any publication, or any other public
use, in any form or media. The City Manager shall approve or deny such requests within
45 days of Consultant's complete written proposal, and shall set forth its basis for any
denial in writing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, CITY agrees
that CONSULTANT may offer naming rights for any wing, room, kennel, or other area
within the shelter in compliance with the City's Naming Policy and Procedure.
· 14.7 Limitations on uPets In Need Palo Alto Animal Shelter".
The City of Palo Alto agrees that its use of the name "Pets In Need Palo Alto Animal
Shelter", and as may be changed as provided for herein, with regard to the animal shelter
that is the subject of this Agreement, as well as any logos or marks that may be developed
and approved as provided for herein with regard to such shelter, are strictly limited to the
term of this Agreement, and that, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, upon
expiration or termination of this Agreement, the City of Palo Alto shall cease and desist all
use of such names, logos and marks with regard to such animal shelter in relation to the
ongoing operation of such shelter as of the date of such termination or expiration.
14.8 Use of City of Palo Alto Seal or Logo. Any use by Pets In
Need of any City of Palo Alto seal or logo is required to be approved in writing by the City
of Palo Alto City Manager or designee prior to any publication or any other public use, in
any form or media, and in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code as may be amended
from time to time, provided that the City Manager or his designee shall approve or deny in
writing a written request by Pets in Need within ten (10) days of the date of the request,
and shall set forth his or her basis for any denial in writing.
14.9 Use of Pets in Need Seal or logo. Any use by the City of
Palo Alto of any Pets In Need seal or logo is required to be approved in writing by the Pets
In Need Executive Director or designee prior to any publication, or any other public use, in
any form or media, provided that the Executive Director of PIN or designee shall approve
or deny in writing a written request by CITY within twenty (20) days of the date of the
request.
14.10 Reservation of Rights. All Pets In Need Intellectual
Property Rights not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved to and retained
by Pets In Need. All City of Palo Alto Intellectual Property Rights not expressly granted
under this Agreement are reserved to and retained by the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSUL TANT shall permit CITY to audit, at any reasonable
time during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT's
records pertaining to CONSULTANT'S performance of the Services under this Agreement.
CONSUL TANT further agrees to maintain and retain such records for at least three (3)
years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall
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agents (each a "CITY Indemnified Party") from and against any and all third party
demands, claims, or liability of any nature, including death or injury to any person,
property damage or any other loss, including all costs and expenses of whatever nature
including reasonable attorneys' fees, experts fees, court costs and disbursements
("Claims") to the extent resulting from, or arising out of (i) any act or omission of
CONSULTANT that is outside the scope of CONSULTANT's authority under this
Agreement and/or (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or its officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, CITY shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CONSUL TANT,
its directors, officers, employees and agents (each a "CONSULTANT Indemnified Party")
from a·nd against any and all third party Claims to the extent resulting from or arising out of
(i) the negligence or willful misconduct of CITY or its officers, employees, agents or
subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement , (ii) any condition in or about the
Premises, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of
CONSULTANT or a CONSUL TANT Indemnified Party. or (iii) CITY's decision to transition
to a consultant-provided service delivery model and City's decision, based on
CONSULT ANT's representations contained in its proposal to the City and herein, to
contract with CONSULTANT to provide the Services.
16.2. In the event of concurrent negligence of more than one
party, its Council members (or directors), officers, employees, agents or subcontractors,
the liability for any and all Claims shall be apportioned under the California theory of
comparative negligence as presently established or as may hereafter be modified.
Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any rights that a party
may have under applicable law in the event of concurrent negligence of persons or entities
other than the parties to this Agreement.
16.3. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in the
investigation and disposition of third-party Claims hereunder. It is the intention of the
parties to reasonably cooperate in the disposition of all such Claims. Such cooperation
may include joint investigation, defense and disposition of claims of third parties
hereunder. The parties agree to promptly inform one another whenever an incident report,
claim or complaint is filed or when an investigation is initiated concerning this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a conflict in interest, each party may
conduct its own investigation and engage its own counsel.
16.4. Each party agrees to mitigate any loss or damage which it
may suffer in consequence of any breach by the other party of the terms of this
Agreement. or any fact, matter, event or circumstance giving rise to a Claim.
16.5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. N01WITHSTAND1NG
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN OR ELSEWHERE, NEITHER
PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
ANY SUCH POTENTIAL CLAIM, LOSS OR DAMAGE.
16.6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CITY. EXCEPT WITH
REGARD TO CITY'S OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE
CONSULTANT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION 16, CITY'S PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PAYMENT PROVIDED FOR
IN SECTION 4 (NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION) OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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16.7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT. IN NO
EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OF
CONSULTANT TO CITY EXCEED FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
16.8. CITY represents and warrants that (i) it has complied with
Section 2.30.250 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and (ii) the CITY's indemnification
obligations contained in this is Section 16 represent the valid and enforceable obligations
of CITY.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
covenant, term, condition or provision of this Agreement, or of the provisions of any
ordinance or law, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term, covenant,
condition, provisions, ordinance or law, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the
same or of any other term, covenant, condition, provision, ordinance or law. No waiver of a
condition or nonperformance of an obligation hereunder is effective unless it is in writing
signed by the authorized representatives of the parties hereto and, as applicable,
approved as required under the Palo Alto Municipal Code or Charter.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain, as
soon as practicable following the date of this Agreement, and maintain, in full force and
effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in Exhibit "C".
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for ensuring that its subcontractors retained to
perform Services under this Agreement, if any, shall obtain and maintain in full force and
effect during the term of the subcontractor's engagement, the insurance coverage
described in Exhibit "C," as well as a policy endorsement naming CITY as an additional
insured under any policies required in this Section 18.
18.1. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided
through carriers with AM Best's Key Rating Guide ratings of A-VII or higher which are
licensed or authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California.
18.2. CONSUL TANT shall file with CITY certificates evidencing
such insurance as soon as practicable following the date of execution of this Agreement
but in any event prior to the first day any of CONSULTANT'S obligations are performed
hereunder. The certificates shall be subject to the approval of CITY's Risk Manager and
shall contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is primary coverage and shall not
be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the insurer except after filing
with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of the cancellation or
modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides less than thirty
(30) days' notice to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall provide the Purchasing Manager
written notice of the cancellation or modification within five (5) business days of the
CONSULTANT's receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for ensuring
that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY's Chief
Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be
construed to limit either party's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement or suspend
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the performance of the Services, in whole or in part, in the event of a material breach of
CONSULTANT's obligations to CITY under this Agreement, which breach is not cured by
CONSULTANT within (60) days of receipt of written notice from CITY to CONSULTANT
detailing the nature of such failure. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement
without cause by giving one-year prior written notice thereof to CONSUL TANT.
19.2. CONSUL TANT may terminate this Agreement or suspend
its performance of the Services, in whole or in part, in the event of a material breach of
CITY's obligations to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, which breach is not cured by
CITY (i) with respect to material breach of CITY's payment obligations herein, within thirty
(30) days of receipt of written notice from CONSULTANT to CITY, or (ii) with respect to
material breach of all other CITY obligations hereunder, within sixty (60} days of receipt of
written notice from CONSUL TANT to CITY detailing the nature of such breach.
CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving one-year prior .
written notice thereof to CITY.
19.3. In the event of any suspension or termination hereunder,
CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for the Services rendered and materials delivered to CITY
(i) on or before the effective date of such suspension or termination and (ii) in accordance
with this Agreement. CITY shall pay such amounts to CONSULTANT within thirty (30)
days after receipt of CONSULTANT's invoice. To the extent that CITY has prepaid any
fees, CONSULTANT shall fund to CITY any prepaid fees on a pro-rata basis to the extent
such fees are attributable to the period after the termination date, and CITY shall have no
obligation to pay unpaid fees that would have become due during the remaining Term had
this Agreement not been terminated.
19.4 The following Sections shall survive any expiration or termination of
this Agreement: 14, 15, 16, 17, 19.3, this 19.4, 20, 25, and 27.
SECTION 20. NOTICES. Any notice provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be either (i} personally delivered, (ii) received by certified mail, return receipt
requested, or (iii) sent by reput~ble overnight courier service (charges prepaid) to the
recipient at the address indicated below.
To CITY: City of Palo Alto, City Manager's Office
250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
With a copy also to the CITY's Project Manager.
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the project director at the address of CONSULTANT
recited above.
Notices will be deemed to have been given hereunder {i) when delivered personally to the
recipient, (ii) one (1) business day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight
courier service (charges prepaid) or (iii) five (5) business days after being mailed to the
recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
21.1. In accepting this Agreement, CONSUL TANT covenants that
it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or
otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the
Services.
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21.2. CONSUL TANT further covenants that, in the performance of
this Agreement, it shall not employ subcontractors or other persons or entities
having such an interest. CONSULTANT celtifies that no person who has or will have any
financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision
shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code and the Government Code of the State of California.
21.3. CITY agrees and acknowledges that, as of the date of
hereof, CONSULTANT is not a "Consultant" as that term is defined by the Regulations of
the Fair Political Practices Commission, and that therefore CONSULTANT shall not be
required to file the financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal
Code and the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code section
2.30.510, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not
discriminate in the employment of any person because of the race, skin color, gender,
age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, housing status, marital
status, familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSUL TANT acknowledges that
it has read and understands the provisions of Section 2.30.51 O of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code relating to Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof,
and agrees to meet all requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in
employment.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO WASTE
REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with the CITY's Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY's Purchasing Department (and
copies of which have been provided to CONSULTANT by CITY), incorporated by
reference and may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with waste
reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY's Zero Waste Program.
Zero Waste best practices include first minimizing and reducing waste; second, reusing
waste and third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, CONSULTANT shall comply
with the following zero waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CONSUL TANT to CITY generated from a
personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes,
invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and printed
on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless otherwise
approved by CITY's project manager. Any submitted materials printed by a
professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post
consumer material and printed with vegetable based inks.
(b) Goods purchased by CONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in
accordance with CITY's Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not limited
to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and packaging. A
copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Division's office, and a copy of the
current policy has been provided to CONSULTANT by CITY.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT, at no
additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide
documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not
being disposed.
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SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE.
CONSUL TANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
Chapter 4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as it may be amended from time to time. In
particular, for any employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs
at least two (2) hours of work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the
CITY, CONSUL TANT shall pay such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth
in Palo Alto Municipal Code section 4.62.30 for each hour worked within the geographic
boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In addition, CONSULTANT shall post notices
regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal
Code section4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions
of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This Agreement
shall terminate without any penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds
are not appropriated for the following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in
the event that funds are only appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this
Agreement are no longer available. This section shall take precedence in the event of a
conflict with any other covenant, term, condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 26. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACTS. The Services are not subject to prevailing wages. CONSULTANT is not -
required to pay prevailing wages in the performance of the Services in accordance with
applicable law including without limitation SB 7.
SECTION 27. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
27 .1. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
27.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that
trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the
County of Santa Clara, State of California.
27.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the
provisions of this Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees
expended in connection with that action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
an amount equal to the fair market value of legal services provided by attorneys employed
by it as well as any attorneys' fees paid to third parties.
27.4. This document represents the entire and integrated
agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations,
and contracts, either written or oral. This document may be amended only by a written
instrument, which is signed by the parties.
27.5. The covenants, terms, conditions and provrsrons of this
Agreement shall apply to, and shall bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators,
assignees, and consultants of the parties.
27.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any
provision of this Agreement or any amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the
unaffected provisions of this Agreement and any amendments thereto shall remain in full
force and effect.
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27.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and any addenda,
appendices, attachments, and schedules to this Agreement which, from time to time, may
be referred to in any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated
in this Agreement and shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
27.8. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and the exhibits hereto or CONSULTANT's proposal (if any), this Agreement
shall control. In the case of any conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT's
proposal, the exhibits shall control.
27.9. If, pursuant to this contract with CONSULTANT, CITY shares
with CONSULTANT personal information as defined in California Civil Code section
1798.81.S(d) about a California resident ("Personal Information"}, CONSULTANT shall
maintain reasonable and appropriate security procedures to protect that Personal
Information, and shall inform CITY as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after
learning that there has been a breach in the security of the system or in the security of the
Personal Information. CONSULTANT shall not use Personal Information for direct
marketing purposes without CITY's express written consent.
27 .10. All unchecked boxes do not apply to this Agreement.
27 .11. The individuals executing this Agreement represent and
warrant that they have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their
respective legal entities.
27.12. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts,
which, when executed and delivered by the parties hereto, shall together constitute a
single binding agreement. This Agreement may be signed using the City's Docusign
platform.
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CONTRACT No. Cl9174493 SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized
representatives executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO AL TO PETS IN NEED
City Manager
Officer 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By~
Attachments:
EXHIBIT "A":
EXHIBIT "B":
EXHIBIT "C":
EXHIBIT "D":
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Name: ,. ;-A
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
USE OF PREMISES
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EXHIBIT 11A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PETS IN NEED ("CONSULTANT") agrees to provide Animal Shelter Services as
described in Section II below at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter, 3281 East Bayshore Road,
Palo Alto, CA, for the City of Palo Alto ("CITY") and the Contract Cities. CITY agrees to
perform the obligations as described in Section Ill below.
I. DEFINITIONS The following terms as used in this Exhibit "A" Scope of Services
shall have the meaning provided below:
A. "Diseased and crippled animal" means those animals which are
known or believed to be infected with a~y dangerous or
communicable disease, or which have an incurable, crippled
condition or which are afflicted with any painful disease which is
believed to be incurable.
B. "Dangerous animal" means any dog or other animal which
demonstrates a propensity to assault, bite, scratch or harass people
or other animals without provocation. There shall be a rebuttable
presumption that any animal that bites a person is a dangerous
animal.
Capitalized terms used but undefined herein shall have the meanings set forth in
the Agreement for Professional Services (this "Agreement") to which this Exhibit is
attached and of which it forms a part.
II. PETS IN NEED RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Animal Shelter Services. CONSUL TANT shall perform the following
sheltering services and shall provide shelter supplies, animal
attendants, supervisors and administrative personnel, and any other
personnel, supplies and equipment, reasonably required to perform the
following services ("Shelter Services"):
a) Shelter of abandoned, surrendered, impounded, lost or
stray domestic animals brought to the shelter by CITY or its
Contract Cities, its residents, or personnel.
b) CONSULTANT may shelter and provide services to
animals outside the scope of paragraph (a) above rnon-City
animals") including moving animals between the Palo Alto
Animal Shelter and Pets In Need Redwood City facility on a
space-available basis and at CONSULTANT's sole expense
for all costs, including labor, equipment, supplies, food, and
medication. At no time shall animals within the scope of
paragraph (a) above be denied services due to services
provided to non-City animals at the Pets in Need Palo Alto
Animal Shelter.
c) For the avoidance of doubt, to the maximum extent
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permissible by law, CONSUL TANT shall have exclusive
discretion over how long an animal is sheltered, including
exclusive discretion to shelter an animal for a longer period
than the statutory minimum number of days This section shall
not be interpreted to authorize funds in addition to those
specified in this Agreement, and CONSULTANT shall be
responsible for managing the length of animal sheltering within
the funds and resources authorized by this Agreement.
d) Quarantine of biting animals.
e) Rabies testing of suspect animals.
f) Provision for reclaim of abandoned, lost or stray domestic
animals during established business hours.
g) Shelter staff shall make every effort to identify lost animals
(through ID tags and microchips) and to contact owners.
h) Be CITY's and Contract Cities' main point of contact (by
phone, in-person, and electronic means) regarding animal
shelter services, including inquiries regarding missing pets.
i) Provide medical evaluation and treatment, if necessary,
to all incoming animals. This includes vaccinations, and
spay and neuter surgeries to domestic animals.
j) Euthanasia and disposal of abandoned, lost, impounded, or
stray domestic animals that are unclaimed by their owners
and found to be diseased and crippled and/or dangerous as
defined by Palo Alto Municipal Code and California State Law.
k) For purposes of clarity, CONSUL TANT shall not be
required to provide owner-requested euthanasia at any time,
and CITY acknowledges that CONSUL TANT has elected not
to provide or subcontract this service.
I} CONSULTANT shall maintain a public website, separate from
the CITY's website, with information including without
limitation: shelter hours, volunteer opportunities, adoption
information, medical services offered and information about
those services and contact information.
m} Consultant shall allow CITY Animal Control Officers
access to the shelter at all times for purposes of dropping
off animals and provide reasonable accommodation for
Animal Control Officers to begin and end their shifts, and
complete administrative work in the shelter.
n) CONSULTANT shall maintain, repair and replace all
surgical room equipment, cages, hoses, and other
equipment at the facility.
o) CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and
local laws in effect applicable to the Services upon
commencement of the provision of the Services, and shall
be subject to inspection by the CITY and other duly
authorized federal, state, and local authorities to insure
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such compliance. This includes the applicable provisions of
Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 6, as amended from time to
time. For the avoidance of doubt, this provision shall not be
construed to expand the scope of the Services as
expressly set forth in this Exhibit "A".
p) CONSULTANT shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
offer comprehensive volunteer and educational programs which
may include, without limitation: animal fostering programs, dog
walker programs, and animal care trainings.
q} When appropriate, in CONSULTANT'S sole discretion,
CONSULTANT may partner and/or coordinate with adoption
programs, rescue groups, and other no-kill shelters to maximize
the shelter's adoption rate and/or place animals in suitable
foster care. CONSULTANT shall seek CITY's approval for
partnerships in which CONSUL TANT pays or receives money
or other financial consideration, solely to the extent that such
partnership relates to CONSULTANT's performance of the
Services. CITY shall approve or deny in writing any such
request within thirty (30) days after receipt of such request.
r) Develop and maintain communication with CITY by:
1. Responding in a timely.manner to emails and phone
calls.
2. Communicating and resolving issues and concerns
promptly.
s} Develop, in cooperation with CITY, a feral cat plan.
The plan shall include how PIN handles feral cats, spay/neuter
provisions, and release of feral cats. CONSULTANT shall not
release feral cats within the City of Palo Alto or any of its
Partner Cites.
t) Develop, in cooperation with CITY, a disaster preparedness plan.
2. Medical Services
a) CONSUL TANT shall provide supplies, and professional and
trained personnel, employed or under subcontract or
contract, necessary to perform the following services
("Medical Services"): Provision of veterinarian services
twenty-four (24} hours per day to treat and provide
veterinarian care for impounded animals, including for
animals picked-up by Animal Control Officers.
CONSULTANT may, in its sole discretion and at its sole
expense, arrange after-hours emergency care through any
veterinary subcontractor.
b) Monitor quarantined animals.
c) For a fee, conduct vaccination clinics and have available,
free of charge to the public, rabies control information.
d) Conduct microchipping.
e) For a fee, which shall be posted on CONSULTANT's website,
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at the same rate established for City residents and Contract
Cities, provide access to the CONSULTANT's low cost spay
and neuter clinic.
f) The City's Animal Control Officers shall be licensed through
CONSULTANT'S medical authority to administer euthanasia
as necessary for animals that are unclaimed by their owners
and found to be diseased and crippled and/or dq11gerous as
defined by Palo Alto Municipal Code.
g) Comply with all laws requiring reporting of animal-borne
diseases, including rabies. This includes Municipal Code
section 6.32.020, as amended from time to time.
3. Operating Schedules
a) CONSUL TANT shall provide Shelter Services for the animals
twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
b) CONSULTANT shall provide emergency veterinary services in
accordance with Section 597(f) of the California Penal Code.
c) CONSULTANT shall have shelter staff on site for care of shelter
animals seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.
d) CONSULTANT shall have business offices and public access
areas of shelter to be open to the public on a schedule designed to
benefit the public and facilitate the services established in this
Agreement, provided that the public hours and access be a
minimum of six (6) days per week and forty (40) hours per week.
CONSULTANT shall post the public hours on its website, and
inform CITY and Contract Cities in writing of any change in hours.
e) CITY acknowledges and agrees that, until the renovations
described in Exhibit Dare completed, CONSUL TANT may be
unable to be fully staffed and operational in accordance with this
Paragraph 3, and may request to operate at a reduced schedule at
its reasonable discretion. Consultant's project manager shall make
any such request to City's project manager, whose consent shall
not be unreasonably denied, delayed, or conditioned.
f) CONSUL TANT shall observe the following holiday closures for
public hours:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
Martin Luther King's birthday
Memorial Day
July 4th (Independence Day)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (1/2 Day)
Christmas Day
4. Dead Animal Services
a) CONSULTANT shall provide storage facilities, disposal
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mechanisms, administrative personnel, and any other personnel,
supplies and equipment reasonably required to perform the
following services ("Dead Animal Services"):
i. Identification of and notification to the owner of the dead
animal, whenever possible; and
ii. Disposal of the body of the dead animal. CONSUL TANT shall
offer animal owners the option to pay for cremation services,
in which case, CONSUL TANT shall arrange for cremation with
the appropriate subcontractor.
b) CONSULTANT shall subcontract with one or more
subcontractors for the maintenance of a dead animal storage
facility as well as collection of dead animals and maintenance of
the facility and equipment, all at CONSULTANT's sole expense.
5. Wildlife
a) The impoundment of wildlife shall be managed by CONSUL TANT
staff. An assessment of wildlife shall be done by medical staff, if
necessary. If the animal is severely injured or sick, a licensed
veterinarian shall be consulted, and the case shall be fully
documented in accordance with AVMA guidelines. This
Agreement assumes that all wildlife animals will continue to be
transferred to the Peninsula Humane Society at no cost to the
CITY or to CONSUL TANT, as set forth in the Memorandum of
Understanding between CONSUL TANT and Peninsula Humane
Society dated November 17, 2017. Should Peninsula Humane
Society request fees for wildlife intake, CONSULTANT and the
CITY shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement per
Section 27 .4 herein, to provide for the reimbursement by CITY to
CONSULTANT of such fees (upon documentation of such fees by
CONSULTANT reasonably satisfactory to CITY).
6. Records Management
a) CONSUL TANT and CITY's Animal Control shall maintain joint
access to the Chameleon database, as provided for in this section.
CONSUL TANT is responsible for keeping the Chameleon
database updated in a timely fa~hion. Chameleon data is
designated "For Official Use Only," meaning, CONSUL TANT may
only use such data for the performance of this Agreement, and not
for marketing or any other purposes without the prior written
consent of the CITY's City Manager or designee. Annual
maintenance fees for the Chameleon software shall be paid by
CITY. Repair and replacement cost of the server and supporting
hardware, if any, shall also be paid by CITY. CONSUL TANT shall
not have access to certain areas of the database, such as saved
criminal information (as required by law). CITY shall work with the
database programmer/vendor to ensure that such areas of the
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database are not accessible by CONSULTANT. All data entered
into the Chameleon database by any party shall be property of
CITY.
b) Monthly Report
i. CONSUL TANT shall deliver to CITY during the term of
this AGREEMENT, and within thirty (30) days of the end
of each month, a monthly Animal Shelter and Impound
Report summarizing monthly and year-to-date services
provided by CONSULTANT for CITY. This report shall
include, but not be limited to, the following information:
( 1) Licensing statistics
(2) Medical statistics including spay and neuter,
microchips, and vaccinations
(3) Volume of animals in and out of facility by type of
animal and type of outcome.
(4) For each animal, which city in which it was picked up
(if known).
c) Financial Reporting
i. CONSULTANT shall deliver to CITY during the term of this
Agreement, and within ninety (90) days of the end of each
May, an audited financial report covering CONSULTANT's
operation of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter.
d) Retention of Records, Right to Monitor and Audit
i. CONSUL TANT shall maintain records relating to
CONSUL TANT's operation of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter
for a period of four (4) years after the expiration or
termination of this Agreement or until any audits or reviews
are completed, whichever comes later, and such records
shall be subject to examination and/or audit of CITY, a
Federal granter agency, and the State of California for a
period of four (4) years after the expiration or termination of
this Agreement or until any audits or reviews are completed,
whichever comes later.
ii. Records/accounts relating to CONSULTANT's operation of
the Palo Alto Animal Shelter shall be open and accessible
to inspection upon reasonable notice during normal
business hours throughout the term of this Agreement and
for a period of four (4) years thereafter or until any audits
or reviews are completed, whichever comes later.
iii. Parties, upon request by either party to the other, shall meet
on occasion to consider revisions which may be needed to
the reporting forms created to document performance of the
Services provided.
7. Fundraising, Marketing and Branding
a) CONSULTANT shall create and manage fundraising, marketing,
volunteer development and education programs. Local volunteer
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groups shall be integrated into fundraising and other activities and
events when reasonably possible. The "Pets In Need Palo Alto
Animal Shelter" shall be the initial brand name of the shelter to be
operated by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, and any
logo or name change shall be approved in writing by
CONSUL TANT and the CITY's City Manager or designee prior to
use.
8. Licensing and other fee collection
a) CONSULTANT shall charge fees for services according to the
CITY's municipal fee schedule or according to state or local laws.
Fees for any services not covered by CITY's municipal fee
schedule or state or local laws shall be set by CONSUL TANT.
CONSUL TANT shall take CITY's comments into consideration
when setting such fees. CITY shall take CONSUL TANT's
comments into considefation when setting its municipal fee
schedule.
b) CONSUL TANT shall manage dog licensing including processing,
issuance, and renewals on behalf of CITY and Contract Cities.
Licensing information shall be included on all Incident Reports and,
additionally, provided to CITY on an as requested basis.
CONSULTANT shall collect all associated license fees on behalf of
CITY, at the fee amounts set by CITY. Licensing includes the
licensing of dogs as defined in Municipal Code Chapter 6.16 as
amended from time to time.
c) CONSUL TANT shall process citation fees, and shall remit 100%
of these fees to the CITY on a quarterly basis. PETS IN NEED
shall process and retain all other fees and revenues, including
without limitation adoption fees, spay, neuter, impoundment,
permit, license, and other fees as listed in the municipal fee
schedule.
9. Contract Cities; WeCare Alliance
a) CITY and CONSULTANT shall provide services to the City of Los
Altos and the Town of Los Altos Hills (the "Contract Cities0)
pursuant to the CITY's amended Regional Animal Care and
Control contracts approved by City Council on June 2, 2014.
These contracts are valid through June 30, 2019 with an option for
an additional five-year extension. The Parties agree that this
Agreement assumes that the Contract Cities' contracts will be in
effect during the entire term of this Agreement.
b) CITY shall consult with CONSUL TANT should the contracts with
the Contract Cities be amended or terminated, provided that if any
such amendment or termination is reasonably expected to result in
increased costs to CONSULTANT, such amendment or
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CONSUL TANT's prior written consent. CONSUL TANT shall notify
CITY in writing of its consent or lack thereof within forty-five (45)
days after receipt of CITY's written request, which request shall
include the precise language of such amendment or all relevant
details of such termination (whichever applies}. If CONSULTANT
consents, the parties shall amend this Agreement (i} to adjust the
scope of Services accordingly and (ii) to cover any reasonable cost
increases to CONSUL TANT.
c) CITY may contract with additional cities, subject to
CONSULTANT's prior written consent. CONSULTANT shall
notify CITY in writing of its consent or lack thereof within forty
five (45) days after receipt of CITY's written request, which
request shall include the text of such proposed contracts. If
CONSUL TANT consents, CONSUL TANT and CITY shall
amend this Agreement (i) to adjust the scope of Services
accordingly and (ii) to cover any reasonable cost increases to
CONSULTANT.
d) CONSUL TANT shall continue membership in
the WeCare Alliance (www.sheltersfirst.org}.
10. Cost Overruns or Changes
a) If CITY or state laws are passed during the term of this Agreement
that require a greater level of service, CITY and CONSUL TANT
agree to negotiate in good faith regarding the reimbursement of
CONSULTANT for additional costs associated with implementing
the new laws. If Parties are unable to agree on reimbursement
costs, CONSUL TANT shall document the increased costs and
submit to the City Auditor. The City Auditor shall conduct an
independent audit. Parties agree to accept the City Auditor's
determination of any increased costs.
b) If current state laws are amended, repealed, otherwise changed
or suspended during the term of this Agreement that reduce, alter,
or remove existing relevant mandates, either party may require
the other party to meet to discuss possible financial and
operational impacts of levels of service per the change in law,
including but not limited to any decrease in contract amounts paid
to CONSULTANT, provided that no such decrease shall be
effective unless agreed by CONSULTANT.
111. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES. CITY shall:
1. Provide an adequate and safe facility for CONSULTANT to perform
the Services.
2. Provide Animal Control Officers (ACOs) and their services for CITY
and Contract Cities. This shall include maintenance of ACO vehicles
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and equipment. Establish fees for dog licensing and animal
impounding.
3. With regard to the shelter facility, provide and/or pay for utilities, taxes,
electricity, water, gas, waste water, recycling, waste (not animal
disposal), internet, Chameleon software/database and associated
support, and Chameleon server hardware and support (if any), which
collectively is estimated to cost approximately $55,000 peryear.
4. Develop and maintain proactive and consistent communication and
rapport with CONSUL TANT
a) Respond in a timely manner to emails and phone calls
b) Communicate and resolve issues and concerns immediately
c) Provide excellent customer service to CONSUL TANT staff and
customers
5. Develop, in cooperation with CONSULTANT, a disaster preparedness
plan
6. Administer the agreements between the CITY and the Contract Cities
regarding animal shelter services.
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EXHIBIT "B11
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for professional services performed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and as set forth in the
schedule below.
SCHEDULE
Year1
Year2
Year3
Year4
Years
Sub-total Basic Services
Reimbursable Expenses
TO EQUAL AND NOT TO EXCEED
(SUBJECT TO SECTION 19 "TERMINATION OR
SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES")
$708,000.00
$663,000.00
$676,260.00
$689,785.20
$703,580.90
$3,440,626.10
$0.00
Total Basic Services and Reimbursable expenses $3,440,626.10
Contingency Funds $200,000.00
(not to exceed $40,000 per year)
Additional Compensation for Renovation Delays $60,000.00
Maximum Total Compensation
ONE-TIME ADVANCE
(not to exceed $5,000 per month; see
Exhibit D, Section 15.7)
$3,700,626.10
Simultaneous with the execution of this Agreement, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT One
Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand dollars ($178,000) as an advance against the first three
months of CONSULTANT's fee. CONSULTANT shall not submit an invoice for the
remainder of its fee for the third month until the end of such third month.
CONTINGENCY FUNDS
CITY shall provide contingency funds to CONSUL TANT in the following circumstances,
subject to written approval by the CITY's project manager, and to equal and not to exceed
the amount in this Exhibit C:
1. CITY shall provide contingency funds for after-hours and emergency veterinary
care if:
a. CONSULTANT has already spent at least $10,000 in the past 12 months
on a rolling basis on after-hours or emergency veterinary care that was
reasonable based on AVMA guidelines; and
b. The emergency or after hours treatment being sought is reasonable based
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on AVMA guidelines.
2. CITY shall provide contingency funds for hoarding cases if:
a. CONSUL TANT has already served more than 600 animals from the CITY
or the Contract Cities in the past 12 months; and
b. The hoarding case involves a minimum of 12 animals brought at once that
are expected to stay in the facility for at least 30 days each.
3. CITY shall provide contingency funds for the actual costs of wildlife intake at the
Peninsula Humane Society if:
a. The Peninsula Humane Society begins charging for the costs of wildlife
services; and,
b. This Agreement has not yet been amended to reflect the additional costs of
such services.
4. CONSULTANT may also request contingency funds in other unforeseen
circumstances.
To request contingency funds, the CONSULTANT shall submit a detailed written proposal
including a description of the scope of services, schedule, level of effort, and
CONSULTANT's proposed maximum compensation, for such services. In addition to the
factors above, CITY may consider whether contingency funds are appropriate within
existing funding and workload, and contingency funds shall not be released if
CONSULTANT has not exhausted unused or unallocated funds.
The CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of its approval or lack thereof within ten
(10) days after the date of CONSUL TANT's proposal. If CITY's project manager does not
approve CONSUL TANT's request, CONSUL TANT may appeal that decision to the City
Manager.
If authorized by CITY, the contingency services scope, schedule and maximum
compensation shall be negotiated and agreed to in writing by the CITY's project manager
and CONSULTANT, and payment shall be made to CONSUL TANT, no later than ten (10)
days after the date of CITY's authorization. Contingency funds are subject to all
requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR RENOVATION DELAYS
The City shall pay Consultant up to $5,000 monthly for up to twelve consecutive months
pursuant to the terms of Exhibit D, Section 15.7 ("Additional Compensation for Renovation
Delaysa) of this Agreement.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
No Reimbursable Expenses are authorized by CITY through this Agreement, unless
pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement as provided for herein.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
No Additional Services are authorized by the CITY through this Agreement, unless
pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement as provided for herein.
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REQUIRED
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
INSURANCE
YES
YES
EXHIBIT 11C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE
TERM OF THE CONTRACT OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE
COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY COMPANIES WITH AM BEST'S KEY RATING OF A
:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY'S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS
SPECIFIED, BELOW:
MINIMUM LIMITS
TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
WORKER'S COMPENSATION STATUTORY
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY $5,000,000 $5,000,000
GENERAL LIABILITY. INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM PROPERTY DAMAGE $5,000,000 $5,000,000
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY $1,000,000 $1,000,000 -EACH PERSON $1,000,000 $1,000,000 -EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 $1,000,000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, INCLUDING
ALL OWNED, HIRED, NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $1,000,000 $1,000,000
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY $1.000,000 $1,000,000
DAMAGE, COMBINED
PROPERTY INSURANCE ALL RISK, FULL REPLACEMENT INSURANCE
\/.II.I I I&:
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY,
INCLUDING, ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS, MALPRACTICE (WHEN ALL DAMAGES $2,000,000 APPLICABLE), AND NEGLIGENT
PERFORMANCE
THE CITY OF PALO AL TO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND
EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF ANY
RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY CONTRACTOR AND
ITS SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER'S
LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS,
OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED
INSURED, INSURANCE AS AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT
ADDITIONAL TO OR CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS
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UNDER THE POLICY SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS
OF THE INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER, BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF
MULTIPLE INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT
UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR
ANY REASON OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM,
CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30)
DAY WRITIEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE
FOR THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, CONSULTANT SHALL
PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN (10) DAY WRITIEN NOTICE
BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
II. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
1. A PROVISION FOR AWRITIEN THIRTY (30) DAY ADVANCE NOTICE
TO CITY OF CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR OF COVERAGE
CANCELLATION; AND
2. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT TO
INDEMNIFY CITY.
3. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 REQUIRE CITY'S
PRIOR APPROVAL.
Vendors are required to file their evidence of insurance and any
other related notices with the City of Palo Alto at the following URL:
https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?Company1D=25569
OR
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/qov/depts/asd/planet bids how to.as
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. EXlllBITD
USE OF PREMISES
SECTION 1. USE OF PREMISES. Consultant shall have the exclusive right to enter and use the
Premises during the tenn of this Agreement for the sole purposes of perfonning the Services and fulfilling
Consultant's obligations under the Agreement, as detailed in this Section 1 ("Use of Premises") of this
Exhibit D. Consultant shall have the right to pennit Consultant's employees, agents and subcontractors to
enter and access the Premises for the sole purposes of perfonning the Services and fulfilling Consultant's
obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall have the right to exclude third parties and trespassers
onto the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's Animal Control Officers and their supervisors
have the right to enter the Premises at any time. In addition, City has the right to enter Premises at any
time for the purposes of inspection, emergency response and the perfonnance of City obligations under
this Agreement. Consultant shall, at City's request, promptly remove any of Consultant's property or
Consultant-installed improvements on the Premises to allow City access to the utilities or other City
owned facilities/property. In the event City deems it necessary, for purposes of health, safety or building
code requirements, in City's sole discretion, City shall have the right to move, alter or remove any such
property or improvements and City shall be responsible for promptly restoring or returning the same to its
prior condition.
SECTION 2. CONDITION OF PREMISES, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
2.1 Condition of Premises, Routine Interior Cleaning and Janitorial Activities. In
connection with its use, Consultant shall maintain the Premises in a clean, safe, secure, orderly, and
sanitary condition, consistent with a commercially reasonable standard for a well-run animal shelter
facility, so far as the Premises may be affected by Consultant's activities under this Agreement.
Specifically, Consultant shall undertake routine cleaning and janitorial activities as necessary to maintain
the interior of the Premises in an orderly condition, as above, provided that nothing in this section shall
obligate Consultant to make any alterations or capital improvements to the Premises. Consultant shall
maintain all of its own equipment, furnishings and trade fixtures upon the Premises which are required for
the maintenance and operation of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter.
2.2 Maintenance and Utilities. Outside of Consultant's responsibilities for routine interior
cleaning and janitorial activities in Section 2.1 of this Exhibit, City shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the interior and exterior of the Premises and the surrounding grounds, including (without
limitation) the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the roof, building structure, improvements, and
the HV AC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. City shall perfonn any alterations to the
Premises (1) required by applicable laws or laws of general application (i.e. ADA, seismic regulations,
and building codes) and (2) to ensure that utilities (including, without limitation, water, gas, and
electricity) are available to the Premises, in amounts sufficient for Consultant to perform the Services. In
the event of a utilities outage, the City will work diligently to restore availability as quickly as possible.
City shall promptly perform its obligations under this Section 2.2 ("Maintenance and Utilities"). In the
event of a maintenance issue that impacts the health and safety of the operations, the City shall respond
within 24 hours of receipt of notice from Consultant to develop an action plan to address the issue in an
expedited timeframe.
SECTION 3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
3.1 Environmental Laws. "Environmental Laws" means any applicable federal, state or
local laws and regulations relating to Hazardous Material (including, without limitation, its use, handling,
transportation, production, disposal, discharge or storage) or to human health and safety, industrial
hygiene or environmental conditions in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises, including without
limitation soil, air and groundwater conditions.
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3.2 Hazardous Materials. "Hazardous Materials" means any substance, material, waste,
pollutant or contaminant which is regulated by applicable Environmental Laws as being hazardous, toxic,
flammable, carcinogenic, explosive or radioactive, or is potentially injurious to the public health, safety or
welfare or the environment.
3.3 Release. "Release," when used with respect to Hazardous Materials, means any actual or
imminent spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping,
leaching, dumping, depositing, or disposing on, in, under or adjacent to the Premises, or any
improvements constructed hereunder by or on behalf of the Consultant, or in, on, under or adjacent to the
Premises or any portion thereof in violation of Environmental Laws.
3.4 Remediation. "Remediation" (and derivatives thereof such as an without limitation
"remediate"), when used with reference to Hazardous Materials, means any activities undertaken to clean
up, remove, contain, treat, stabilize, monitor or otherwise control Hazardous Materials located in, on or
under or adjacent to the Premises, or which have been or are being, or risk of being Released into the
environment. Remediation includes, without limitation, those actions included within the definition of
"remedy" or "remedial action" in California Health and Safety Code Section 25322 and "remove" or
"removal" in California Health and Safety Code Section 25323, and as may be amended from time to
time.
3.5 No Hazardous Materials. Consultant covenants and agrees that Consultant shall not, nor
shall Consultant permit any of Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, to cause or
pe1mit any Hazardous Material to be brought upon, kept, used, stored, generated, deposited or disposed of
in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises in violation of Environmental Laws, provided that Consultant
may store and use such substances in and on the Premises in such limited amounts as are customarily
used in the operation of an animal shelter such as the Premises so long as such storage and use is at all
limes in full compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and permits. Consultant shall notify the
City as soon as possible within 24 hours if and when it learns or has reason to believe that there has been
any Release of Hazardous Material in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises. The City may request
Consultant to provide adequate information for City to determine that any Hazardous Material permitted
hereunder is being handled in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, and Consultant shall
promptly provide all such information. In the event that any Hazardous Material is Released in, on, under
or adjacent to the Premises by Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, agents, employees, or
subcontractors, Consultant shall promptly undertake all necessary actions to Remediate the contaminating
Hazardous Material from the Premises and to return the Premises and other City property affected
thereby, to the condition existing prior to such Release, or its reasonable equivalent or better, and
otherwise investigate and Remediate the Release in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws, at
no cost to City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and excluding Consultant's notice obligations under this
Section, Consultant shall have no Remediation obligations under this Section for (i} the mere discovery of
any preexisting condition, or (ii) any conditions arising out of any action or inaction of City, its Council
members, officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, and not contributed to by any action or inaction
of Consultant or Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, (iii) any conditions arising
out of any action or inaction of third party vendors that are not an agent or subcontractor of Consultant,
and not contributed to by any action or inaction of Consultant or Consultant's officers, employees, agents,
or subcontractors, (iv) any conditions arising out of any action or inaction of a third party, not an agent or
subcontractor of Consultant, and not contributed to by any action or inaction of Consultant or
Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors.
3.6 Hazardous Material Indemnity. Consultant shall, on behalf of itself and its successors
and assigns, indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees and
agents ( each a "City Indemnified Party"} from and against any and all claims, liabilities, penalties,
forfeitures, losses and/or expenses (including, without limitation, diminution in value of the Premise,
damages for the loss or restriction on use of the rentable or usable space or of any amenity of the Premise,
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damages arising from any adverse impact or marketing of the Premises and sums paid in settlement of
claims, response costs, cleanup costs, site assessment costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, reasonable expert
fees, judgments, administrative rulings or orders, fines, penalties, costs of death of or injury), to any
person or damage to any property whatsoever (including, without limitation, groundwater, sewer systems
and atmosphere), arising from, or caused or resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the
presence or discharge in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises by Consultant, or Consultant's officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors, of Hazardous Material, or by any such party's failure to comply with
any applicable Environmental Law, whether knowingly or by strict liability. Such Consultant indemnity
obligations include, without limitation, and whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, all costs of any
Hazardous Materials management plan, closure, investigat.ion, repairs, and Remediation and restoration of
the Premises to its prior condition. For purposes of such indemnity obligations, any acts or omissions of
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors (whether or not they are negligent,
intentional, willful or unlawful) shall be strictly attributable to Consultant. Consultant shall provide the
City with written notice of and afford City a full opportunity to participate in any discussions with
governmental regulatory agencies regarding any settlement agreement, Remediation or abatement
agreement, consent decree, permit, approvals, or other compromise or proceeding involving a Release of
Hazardous Materials in, on, under, or adjacent to the Premises by Consultant or Consultant's officers,
employees, agents, or subcontractors as detailed in this Section. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Consultant shall have no obligation to indemnify the City or any City Indemnified Party for (i) the mere
discovery of any preexisting condition, or (ii) any conditions arising out of any action or inaction of City,
its Council members, officers, employees, agents or subcontractors and not contributed to by any action
or inaction of Consultant or Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, (iii) any
conditions arising out of any action or inaction of third party vendors that are not an agent or
subcontractor of Consultant, and not contributed to by any action or inaction of Consultant or
Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, (iv) any conditions arising out of any action
or inaction of a third party, not an agent or subcontractor of Consultant, and not contributed to by any
action or inaction of Consultant or Consultant's officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors.
SECTION 4. DAMAGE TO UTILITIES. Consultant shall exercise reasonable care to not do anything
in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises that damages any City utilities (e.g. gas, water, wastewater, fiber,
electric) located in, on, under or about the Premises. Consultant agrees to reimburse City within thirty
(30) calendar days of City's written request for any damages caused to City owned utilities caused by a
failure of PIN to exercise reasonable care the Premises.
SECTION 5. [RESERVED BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES]
SECTION 6. SURRENDER; DUTIES UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION. Upon the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately surrender the Premises
in the same condition as received upon completion of the improvements detailed in this Agreement and
any other improvements completed by City during the term of this Agreement (excepting reasonable wear
and tear; casualty not caused or contributed to by Consultant or its officials, employees, agents or
subcontractors; or condemnation not caused or contributed to by Consultant or its empl9yees, agents or
subcontractors), broom cleaned, walk-through with City staff completed, and free from hazards that are
not pre-existing and were not introduced by the City or its officials employees, agents or subcontractors
and clear of all debris that is not pre-existing and was not introduced by the City or its officials,
employees, agents or subcontractors. At such time, Consultant shall remove all of its property from the
Premises hereunder, and shall repair, at its cost, any damage to the Premises caused by such removal.
Consultant's obligations under this Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement. Consultant
shall deliver to the City the originals of all books, permits, plans, records, licenses, contracts, and other
documents pertaining to the Premises and its operation, any insurance policies, bills of sale or other
documents evidencing title or rights of the City, and any and all other records or documents pertaining to
the Premise, whether or not enumerated herein, which are requested by the City or necessary or desirable
for the ownership and operation of the Premise, which are in the Consultant's possession. Consultant shall
also deliver to City all keys, alarm codes, passwords, and other items used to secure the Premise.
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Consultant further agrees to do all other reasonable things reasonably necessary to cause an orderly
transition of the management and operation of the Premises. The provisions of this Section shall survive
the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until the obligations of the Consultant under this
Section are fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.
SECTION 7. REPAIR OF DAMAGE. If any portion of the Premises or any property of City located
in, on, under or adjacent to the Premises is damaged or at risk of damage by any of the activities
conducted by Consultant or anyone acting by or through Consultant, Consultant shall immediately notify
City in writing of such damage or risk of damage. City may remedy, but shall not be obligated to remedy,
such damage or risk of damage at Consultant's sole cost, or City may elect to witness Consultant's repair
work. In the event City elects not to remedy such damage or threat, Consultant shall repair any and all
such damage and restore the Premises or such property to its previous condition subject to City's
inspection, review and approval.
SECTION 8. CITY'S RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULTS BY CONSULTANT. If Consultant fails to
perform any of its obligations under this Exhibit D to restore the Premise, remove or alter improvements
or repair damage, or if Consultant defaults in the performance of any of its other obligations under this
Exhibit D within a reasonable time after demand by City, then City may, at its sole option, remedy such
failure at Consultant's expense; within ten ( I 0) days of receipt of a bill, Consultant shall promptly
reimburse the City's actual reasonable costs (including without limitation all costs, damages, expenses or
liabilities incurred by City, reasonable attorneys', experts' and Consultants' fees) in remedying or
attempting to remedy such failure, or City may reduce any outstanding amount due to Consultant under
the Agreement by the cost to City of such remedial action. In the alternative, the cost thereof may be
made a lien on Consultant's property as provided in section 12.12.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code.
Any such remedial action by City shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies of City
under this Exhibit D or the Agreement, and nothing herein shall imply any duty of City to do any act that
Consultant is obligated to perform. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall survive the
expiration or earlier tennination of this EKhibit D.
SECTION 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) If Consultant consists of more than one person, the
obligations of each person shall be joint and several. (b) Consultant may not record this Exhibit Dor any
memorandum hereof. ( c) Any sale or conveyance by City of the Premises, the provisions of Section 19
("Termination or Suspension of Agreement or Services") of this Agreement shall govern.
SECTION 10. HOLDING OVER. If Consultant remains in possession of the Premises or any part
thereof after the expiration of the term of this Agreement, or any renewal option thereto, such occupancy
shall be a revocable license from month to month with all the obligations of this Exhibit D applicable to
Consultant. Nothing contained Exhibit D or in the Agreement shall give to Consultant the right to occupy
the Premises after the expiration of the term of this Agreement, or any renewal option thereto, or upon
any earlier termination.
SECTION 11. WAIVER OF CML CODE. Consultant expressly waives. the benefit ofany statute now
or hereinafter in effect, including the provisions of sections 1941 and 1942 of the Civil Code of
California, to the extent applicable, which would otherwise afford Consultant the right to make repairs at
City's expense or to terminate this Agreement because of City's failure to keep Premises in good order,
condition and repair.
SECTION 12. ALTERATIONS BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall not make any alterations or
improvements to the Premises without obtaining the prior written consent of the City Manager, except for
alterations or improvements that cost less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and which do not
affect any building systems or the structural integrity or any structural components of the Premises.
12.1 Ownership of Improvements. All improvements constructed, erected, or installed upon
the Premises by Consultant must be free and clear of all liens, claims, or liability for labor or material and
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shall become the property of City, at its election, upon expiration or earlier tennination of the term, and
shall remain upon the Premises upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. Any furniture,
trade fixtures installed by Consultant, equipment or other property of Consultant (whether obtained prior
to or during the term of this Agreement) shall remain the property of Consultant. Consultant shall restore
the Premises to the condition prior to Consultant's installation of such trade fixtures, consistent with
Section 6 ("Surrender; Duties Upon Termination or Expiration") ..
12.2 Indemnity for Claims Arising Out of Construction. For the avoidance of doubt,
included in Consultant's obligations under Section 16 ("Indemnity; Limitation of Liability") of the
Agreement to which this is an exhibit, is Consultant's obligation to indemnify, defend and hold hannless
City Indemnified Parties against all Claims arising out of construction and maintenance work perfonned
on the Premises by Consultant or caused to be performed on the Premises by Consultant.
12.3 Certificate of Inspection. In the event Consultant will perform, or cause to be
performed, any construction, improvement or alteration or any other work on or to the Premises for which
City requires a certificate of completion, then upon completion of any such construction, improvement or
alteration, Consultant shall submit to the City Manager a Certificate of Inspection, verifying that such
construction, improvement or alteration was completed in conformance with Title 20 of the California
Code of Regulations for residential construction, or in conformance with Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations for non-residential construction, as applicable.
12.4 As Built Plans. Consultant shall provide the City Manager with a complete set of
reproducible "as built plans" reflecting actual construction within or upon the Premises upon completion
of any: (i) new construction or (ii) structural alterations.
SECTION 13. ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION. Consultant acknowledges that City has advised
Consultant that the Premises contains, or because of its age, is likely to contain asbestos-containing
materials ("ACMs"). If Consultant undertakes any alterations, additions, or improvements to the
Premises, Consultant shall do so in a manner that avoids disturbing any ACMs present on the Premises.
If ACMs are likely to be disturbed in the course of such work, Consultant shall encapsulate or remove the
ACMs in accordance with an asbestos-removal plan approved by the City and otherwise in accordance
with all applicable laws, including giving all notices required, if any, by California Health and Safety
Code§§ 25915-25919.7, as may be amended.
SECTION 14. MATERIAL CASUALTY
14.1 Damage and Repair. If a Material Casualty (as defined herein) occurs, then the City
shall detennine, in its sole and absolute discretion, whether it wishes to continue to operate the Premises
as an animal shelter. The City's failure to provide written notice to Consultant of such election within
thirty (30) days after the occurrence of a Material Casualty or other damage or destruction of the Premises
shall constitute the City's election to continue the operation of the Premises as an animal shelter. If the
City elects (or is deemed to elect) to continue the operation of the Premises as an animal shelter after a
Material Casualty, or if the Premises is damaged but such damage does not constitute a Material Casualty,
then the City shall promptly reconstruct or repair the destroyed or damaged portion of the Premises. City
shall pay all costs of repairing and reconstructing the Premises. A "Material Casualty" is a total
destruction of the Premises or any damage to the Premises the repair of which would exceed the City
Manager's Council-delegated contracting authority under Palo Alto Municipal Code section 2.30.210,
depending on the applicable contract types in relation to the repairs required.
14.2 Termination. If City notifies Consultant in writing within thirty (30) days after the
occurrence of a Material Casualty that the City elects to not continue the operation of the Premises as an
animal shelter after such Material Casualty, then the Agreement shall immediately terminate as of the date
such notice is delivered to Consultant. In the event of such termination, (i) City shall pay Consultant's
reasonable costs in winding down the operations at the Premises, including, but not limited to, any costs
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associated with the tennination of employees by Consultant and (ii) Consultant shall be entitled to retain
its prorated compensation amount for the quarter in which termination occurs (prorated for the number of
days in such quarter that elapsed up to the date of termination).
14.3 Continuation. If the City elects (or is deemed to elect) or is obligated to reconstruct or
repair the damaged portions of the Premises because such damage does not constitute a Material Casualty
pursuant to Section 14. l ("Damage and Repair"), the City and Consultant shall make a determination as
to whether the Premises will continue to operate during the reconstruction/repair period. If the parties
mutually determine (in their respective reasonable discretion) that the Premises will operate during such
period, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Otherwise, Consultant's obligations to
provide animal shelter services under this Agreement shall be suspended during such period. In the event
of such suspension, (i) City shall pay Consultant's reasonable costs incurred by Consultant during any
such suspension of operations and (ii) Consultant shall be entitled to retain its prorated compensation
amount for the quarter in which suspension occurs (prorated for the number of days in such quarter that
elapsed up to the date of suspension). City shall further pay all reasonable costs incurred by Consultant
due to such suspension. If the parties desire, during the suspension period, the parties may negotiate in
good faith to try to provide for animal shelter services to the best of the parties' reasonable abilities under
the circumstances of such a suspension.
SECTION 15. CITY IMPROVEMENTS TO PREMISES. The City has worked with Consultant to
identify improvements to the Premises. The City shall improve the Premises as follows, subject to the
Contingencies described in this section:
15.1 Expansion of Existing Medical Suite. The City shall expand the medical suite at the
Premises to accommodate more animals and offer more privacy to customers. The remodeled medical
suite shall expand into the office area for the shelter and shall offer separate entrances for medical
customers, separate treatment, recovery, and preparation areas, as well as a lobby for medical customers.
The expansion will not be inconsistent with the plans entitled "Floor Plan -New Medical Area" that
Consultant provided to City, attached as (Exhibit D-1 ), to the extent practicable and feasible based on site
requirements and architectural-or engineering-based considerations. The City shall abate asbestos and
lead paint within the medical suite area of the Premises.
Expected Timeline:
Design and Review Timelines:
A/E Consultant Procurement: November 8 -December 30, 2018
Schematic Design/ Design Development: January 2, 2019 -February 25, 2019
Construction Documents: February 28-March 22, 2019
Building Permit: April 4-May 5, 2019
Procurement and Construction Timelines:
General Contract Bidding/Procurement: April 25 -July 7, 2019
Construction: July 24 -November 14, 2019
Note: During construction, the building will be closed, and staff will need alternative worksites. All other
parts of the building should still be open.
15.2 Addition of New Modular Building. The City shall place a modular building on the site
to supplement the existing building. The building shall be used for offices as well as for meetings and
educational programs for the public. The modular building shall be connected to utilities and will likely
require a concrete pad. The modular building will not be inconsistent with Exhibit D-2, to the extent
practicable and feasible based on site requirements and architectural-or engineering-based considerations.
The City will place one (1) construction-type trailer within sixty (60) days as temporary accommodations
until the modular building is installed and operational.
Expected Timeline:
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Design and Review Timelines:
Design: November 8, 2018 -February 25, 2019
ARB Review: January IO, 2019-February 8, 2019
Building Pennit (concurrent): January I I, 2019 -May 4,2019
Procurement and Construction Timelines:
Procurement (9 steps): February 28 -May 12, 2019
Construction (4 major steps): May l, 2019 -July 28, 2019
15.3 Renovation of Existing Dog Kennels. The City shall renovate the existing dog kennels
located at the Premises to ensure that all kennels are operable and expected that this work shall be done
by March 15, 2019. The renovation shall be as described in Exhibit D-3, to the extent practicable and
feasible based on site requirements and architectural-or engineering-based considerations.
15.4 Construction of New Dog Kennels. The City shall construct 16 new kennels on the
Premises. Construction is expected to be complete by July 30, 2020. The new kennels will be constructed
of galvanized steel, will be air-conditioned and heated, and located as close as possible to the existing dog
kennels and medical area, to the extent practicable and feasible based on site requirements and
architectural-or engineering-based considerations. Interior and exterior runs shall be of material size and
quality not inconsistent with the applicable items as set forth on Exhibit D-4, to the extent practicable and
feasible based on site requirements, architectural-or engineering-based considerations, and procurement
requirements applicable to the City as a public entity.
15.5 Total Cost. The total cost of these improvements above is expected to be approximately
$3.4 million, not including staff time, as estimated at the time as of the execution of this Agreement, and
shall be fully paid for by the City of Palo Alto.
15.6 Contingencies. The Parties acknowledge that the improvements in this Section are
subject to conditions which may alter the scope of the aforementioned improvements and could prevent
one, some, or all of them from being constructed. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
(a) Permitting and architectural review;
(b) Appropriation of sufficient funds, as decided by the City Council;
(c) Compliance with all laws, regulations, permits, and conditions, including CEQA; and
(d) Changes in the prices for construction and materials.
15.7 Additional Compensation for Renovation Delays. Due to facility inadequacies, that
would be remedied by the completion of the renovations outlined in sections 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3, the City
will provide additional compensation to Consultant up to five-thousand dollars ($5,000) per month,
should the City be unable to substantially complete the renovations in the time periods outlined in
sections 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3. The additional compensation must be specifically documented and related
to costs Consultant incurs as a result of facility inadequacies that would be remedied by the completion of
renovations.
15.8 All work perfonned by the City shall be performed in a workmanlike manner, in
compliance with all applicable laws., City shall take reasonable steps to perfonn such work in a manner
which results in minimal disruption to Consultant's activities in the Premises. Consultant will take
reasonable steps to accommodate City's work. The City shall enforce all applicable third party warranties
at the request of Consultant. City shall promptly obtain final certificates of occupancy for all applicable
portions of the Premises.
15.9 Renovation Timeline Updates. City shall provide renovation timeline updates to
Consultant on a quarterly basis or more frequently upon request. Six months after the commencement of
the construction of the improvements detailed in this Agreement, the parties will meet to review whether
the renovation timelines stated herein are on track. City shall provide renovation timeline updates to
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Consultant on a quarterly basis or more frequently upon request. If, in Consultant's reasonable
determination, there is excessive delay in any renovation timelines stated herein, and City is not diligently
pursuing completion of the improvements detailed in Section 15.1, 15.2, or 15.3, Consultant may
terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days' written notice to City.
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