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City of Palo Alto (ID # 11513)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 9/14/2020
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Summary Title: Safe Parking Ordinance and Lease with County
Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Interim Ordinance Amending Title 18
(Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Temporarily Allow 24-hour Safe
Parking on City-owned Sites in the PF Zoning District; and Approve a 3-year
Lease With the County of Santa Clara (Tenant) at 2000 Geng Road for Safe
Parking
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council:
(1) Find the proposed Interim Ordinance and approval of the lease agreement exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 and 15303
of the CEQA Guidelines;
(2) Adopt an Interim Ordinance (Attachment A) Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to Temporarily Allow 24-Hour Safe Parking on City Property in the PF
Zoning District (PAMC Chapter 18.28), and Establishing Temporary Regulations Related
to Safe Parking (PAMC Chapter 18.42); and
(3) Approve the Three-Year Lease between the City (Landlord) and the County of Santa
Clara (Tenant) for City property located at 2000 Geng Road, Palo Alto for Safe Parking
(Attachment B).
Executive Summary
Through the recommended actions, the City Council would enable the operation of a 24-hour
safe parking program at 2000 Geng Road (the site). Safe parking refers to programs and places
which allow households dwelling in their vehicles to park vehicles in a designated off-street
parking lot. The programs provide a place for the households to park on a temporary basis, as
well as connect the households to services, and a path to stable, permanent housing.
The proposed site, most recently the temporary fire station during the construction of fire
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station 3, will be leased to the County of Santa Clara (County). The County has selected and
entered into contract with a local non-profit organization that will operate the safe parking
program at this site. The expenses associated with the program’s operation will be borne
completely by the County. The organization, Move Mountain View, operates the “Lots of Love”
program. Lots of Love currently operates 5 safe parking lots in Mountain View.
The proposed ordinance expands safe parking uses to City-owned land zoned for Public
Facilities (PF District). Prior Council action limited safe parking programs to religious
congregations and/or institutions subject to capacity limits and operation standards. The lease
agreement (Attachment B) allows the County to lease the 2000 Geng Road site for three years
and provide safe parking for up to 12 recreational vehicles and/or passenger cars on a 24-hour
basis. At no time can the site capacity exceed 12 vehicles.
Background
On January 13, 2020, City Council approved a tier one safe parking program. The adoption of
the ordinance and municipal code section enabling safe parking occurred after months of
careful consideration and discussion. These discussions are outlined below.
On June 10, 2019, the Palo Alto City Council discussed a Colleagues’ Memorandum1 regarding
safe parking and voted 5-1 (Tanaka dissenting, DuBois absent) to direct the Policy and Services
Committee to craft program details to bring back to the City Council.2 On September 10, 2019,
the Policy and Services Committee met and directed staff to “return [to the Committee] with a
safe parking program for up to four vehicles on private property containing religious institutions
(tier one).” 3,4
On November 12, 2019, the Policy and Services Committee considered a proposed tier one safe
parking program.5 The Committee voted unanimously to support it. Following that, the Council
considered and approved the program in January 2020. The ordinance went into effect 30 days
after its second reading.
The tier one framework allows congregations and religious institutions to host up to 4 vehicles
overnight on their parking lots. At the time Council passed the ordinance enabling tier one
programs, several congregations expressed interest in pursuing permits to operate programs at
their facilities. At that time, staff wanted to focus on supporting the permitting and operations
1 Colleagues’ Memorandum: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=41728&BlobID=71688
2 Minutes from 6-10-19 City Council meeting: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/fileban,
k/blobdload.aspx?t=71062.13&BlobID=72707
3 Staff report from 9-10-19: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=53413.28&BlobID=73215
4 Minutes from Policy & Services Committee meeting on 9-10-19:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=48524.18&BlobID=73675
55 Action minutes from 11-12-2019 Policy & Services Committee Meeting:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=45151.19&BlobID=74755
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of tier one programs. Staff hoped to learn from the tier one program and return to Council later
in 2020 or early 2021 with tier two and three programs.
In the discussions leading up the passage the above referenced ordinance, staff recommended
a three-tiered approach to developing and operating safe parking programs within Palo Alto.
Tier one referred to safe parking programs at congregations with just 4 vehicles parking
overnight. Tier two referred to safe parking programs on any private parking lot (expanding
from congregations only to include other areas) with more than 4 vehicles. Tier three referred
to programs operating on publicly owned land.
Tiered Approach to Safe Parking Programs
Tier One Tier Two Tier Three
Location Congregations and/or
Religious Institutions
Any private parking
lot (including
congregations)
Public parking lots
Vehicles 4 vehicles More than 4 More than 4
Service Time Overnight only Overnight only Overnight, 24 hours
possible
Only a month after the ordinance’s second reading and the launch of the tier one program, the
County issued the first Shelter in Place Order to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus known
as COVID-19. Due to limited resources and the challenges of responding to the pandemic, no
congregations have been able to launch tier one programs.
Subsequently, Supervisor Joe Simitian, representative of the Palo Alto area on the County Board
of Supervisors, worked with his colleagues to secure funding to operate a safe parking program
in Palo Alto. Similar County-supported programs are currently operating in neighboring
Mountain View. To operate the program in Palo Alto, staff recommends moving forward with
the tier three program. By developing this program, the County can operate this program in and
serve the Palo Alto community.
Discussion
Staff proposes the safe parking program operate at a city-owned facility at 2000 Geng Road.
This site, pictured in Attachment C, is near the Baylands Athletic Center. Most recently, the
portion proposed to be leased served as the temporary fire station during construction of
station 3. Another portion of the site is currently licensed to Anderson Honda; this portion
would continue to be licensed to the Honda dealership and would not be part of the safe
parking program.
The site is approximately 24,204 square feet. The site features a paved area where the vehicles
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of safe parking program participants would be parked. The site also features several buildings,
including the structure that served as the fire house (three bedrooms and kitchen), a building
with showers and restrooms, and small garage structures. The lease would allow the safe
parking operator use of the parking areas as well as the buildings. The fencing, lighting, access
to utilities, and restrooms and showers make this an ideal location for safe parking. If the
program is successful and more funds become available, the City and County may consider
expanding to additional sites or moving the program to another, larger location.
The program operator, Move Mountain View, is an organization dedicated to alleviating the
problem of homelessness and engaging the community in assisting the underprivileged among
us. Move Mountain View started in 2016 with the goal of bringing faith communities, non-
profits, and government agencies together to combat the effects of the growing crisis of
homelessness. The organization address the pressing needs of people living in their vehicles. In
response, Move Mountain View began its first program, Lots of Love, a partnership between
faith communities, the Community Services Agency, and Santa Clara County and the City of
Mountain View that allows safe, stable overnight parking to people living in vehicles. Currently,
Move Mountain View operates 5 parking lots in Mountain View. Two are smaller lots at
congregations, and 3 are larger in scale. Through operating this lot, Move Mountain View would
expand its program to Palo Alto.
The lease of 2000 Geng Road (as described above) is before the Council for consideration.
While the lease has been discussed and the terms agreed to by City and County staff, following
the Council’s approval the County will need to sign the lease. Once the lease is executed, the
County can take possession of the property and make the improvements necessary for program
operation. These improvements include adding additional pedestrian exiting gates, securing the
open garage bays to ensure the safety of participants, and developing a layout for the vehicles.
Also before the Council is an amendment to the Palo Alto Municipal Code amending the safe
parking ordinance. Earlier this year, the City Council adopted an interim ordinance that
established the tier one program described above with receiving a recommendation from the
Planning and Transportation Commission. The municipal code allows the City Council to
streamline procedural requirements for temporary regulations when necessary for the public
health, safety or welfare.6 To implement the proposed lease and use of the subject property as
a safe parking facility, it is recommended the Council take the same approach with the
understanding that a permanent ordinance will be prepared and reviewed by the Planning and
Transportation in 2021.
6 PAMC Section 18.80.090 (Excerpt) …. Nothing in this section shall prevent the city council from changing or
suspending operation of any provision of this title for temporary periods when in the determination of the council
such suspension or change is necessary for the public health, safety or welfare. In such case, planning commission
review shall not be required.
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If the interim ordinance is approved at this meeting, the ordinance’s final reading will occur on
or around September 21, 2020. The ordinance then goes into effect on the 31st day thereafter.
During this intervening time, the site improvements can occur and outreach with local
households living in their vehicles can begin. Such outreach and screening can prepare these
households to enter the safe parking program once the site is opened.
Summary of Key Issues and Policy Implications
Staff propose that only parcels zoned for public facilities (PF) be eligible to host tier three safe
parking programs. Tier three programs are distinguished from other tiers in that (1) the number
of eligible vehicles is controlled by the capacity of the parking lot; (2) the programs can only
occur on land zoned for public facilities (PF); and (3) the programs can operate 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Conditions of operation would include many of the requirements for tier
one programs, such as requirements to keep the premises safe and orderly, to provide
restrooms, and other requirements.
Any site proposed for safe parking must comply with local fire codes, and therefore must
provide adequate exiting and will be limited in the number of vehicles that can safely be parked
on site. The operator must submit a layout plan for review by the Palo Alto Fire Inspection
division. This review ensures that the vehicles are not too close, that emergency vehicles can
provide service to the site, and that the proper exiting from the site is provided based on the
number of households proposed to be present at the site.
By allowing the site to control the number of vehicles that can occupy a site, this tier creates
flexibility.
By operating on PF land only, the City of Palo Alto can retain greater control and influence over
the operation of these programs.
By allowing the program to operate 24/7, the safe parking program, participants do not have to
leave the site during the day. This prevents the problem of vehicles reappearing on city streets
during the day, which can create line-of-sight issues and other neighborhood challenges. Being
able to stay in one place also creates stability for the participants, allowing them to have a
foundation upon which to secure stable housing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability to
stay in place and limit movement around the city is of greater importance; such semi-
permanency will help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Staff propose that details regarding the program operations, such as the maximum number of
vehicles, any site-specific standards of operations, or other terms be negotiated between the
City and the operator and included in the lease agreement or contract with the operator. It is
unlikely the City of Palo Alto will directly operate safe parking programs. Instead, the City is
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likely to work with professional program operators. Staff propose that leases or contracts for
safe parking be brought forward to the City Council on consent for approval. Staff propose that
notice of the lease agreement or contract be noticed to owners and residents within 600-foot
radius of the proposed site. Any persons opposed to the program can attend the City Council
meeting and correspond with City Council to voice their concerns. If desired, the Council can
pull the lease or contract from the consent agenda for discussion.
For the County’s part, on January 23, 2019, the County adopted a resolution and declared a
“shelter crisis” in Santa Clara County. This shelter crisis allowed the County to open and operate
facilities serving persons experiencing homelessness. The County argues that their shelter crisis
extends to lands owned by the County as well as to lands leased by the County. Because the
land is owned by the City and requires the City’s discretionary approval of a lease, however,
staff recommend amending the PAMC and the safe parking ordinance to explicitly describe the
tier three program. If the County’s shelter crisis were to expire, for example, the tier three
program could continue to operate based on the rules set forward in the PAMC.
The space proposed for lease is not currently slated for a specific use by the City of Palo Alto.
Leasing the former temporary fire station has little to no impact on the City’s operations. The
area is located near the Baylands Athletic Center. Supporters of athletics at this site and
members of the Parks and Recreation Commission have expressed a desire to see the 2000
Geng Road site—including the portion leased to the Honda dealership and the site—become
park land. This is a long-range goal. The operation of safe parking at this site for up to three
years does not interfere with this long-range goal.
Nearby to the proposed site are several sensitive uses. Two private schools are located nearby,
these are Fusion Academy and Silicon Valley International School. In addition, the site is located
near the Baylands, including a popular trail head. While these uses are sensitive to operational
aspects of other more intense land uses, it is not anticipated that implementation of the safe
parking program at this location would impact those existing facilities. The site is fenced off
from the surrounding area and screened from view. Passersby will largely be unaware of the
presence of the safe parking program. Program participants are not allowed to empty their RVs
on the site nor are they allowed to let trash accumulate on the site. Finally, only participants in
the program are allowed to use the safe parking site. Other households dwelling in vehicles are
not allowed. Accordingly, it is not expected this area will attract more individuals dwelling in
their vehicles as they will not be admitted to the site.
Resource Impact
This land is not slated for any specific use by the City of Palo Alto. There are no existing leases
for this land. Therefore, the lease is a no-cost lease. The City does bear the opportunity cost; if
leased at market rates, the City could generate in revenue from the site. The City is forfeiting
this revenue in opportunity in pursuit of policy goals.
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The City is not bearing any financial responsibility for the operation of this site. The County will
bear all costs associated with the operation of the site, including any needed improvements or
repairs to the site.
Timeline
As previously stated, the ordinance must have a second reading before going into effect. The
site improvements must be in place before the program can operate.
Stakeholder Engagement:
On Monday August 31, 2020 the City of Palo Alto held a “Safe Parking Neighborhood Check In”
from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm via Zoom. The meeting program featured program operator Move
Mountain View, Supervisor Joe Simitian, City Manager Ed Shikada, and representaitves from the
County’s Office of Supportive Housing. Approximately 15 members of the public attended the
meeting. A few members asked questions about the program’s operation. No objections to the
program were raised.
In addition, the Council meeting was noticed to owners and occupants within 600 feet of the
proposed safe parking site. An ad was placed in the Daily Post on September 4, 2020.
Environmental Review
Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This Ordinance identifies the regulations governing the
use of certain, limited sites for safe parking. The ordinance itself does not authorize the use of
any sites without subsequent approval from the City. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
The lease agreement for Safe Parking at 2000 Geng Road is exempt from CEQA in accordance
with Section 15301 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 applies to leasing or
minor alterations of existing public or private structures and facilities involving negligible or no
expansion of use; allowing the use of this existing parking lot for temporary safe parking would
not constitute a significant expansion of use. Section 15303 applies to conversion of small
structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made to the structure.
This applies to buildings up to 10,000 sf in urban areas. No modifications are proposed to the
existing structures and the existing buildings total 5,500 sf in this urbanized area. This site is
further from the Baylands and closer to nearby roadways. Only a portion of these existing
structures would be open for use to facilitate safe parking at the site.
Attachments:
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Attachment A: Interim Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Zoning) to Temporarily Allow 24-Hour
Safe Parking on City Property in the PF Zoning District and Establishing Temporary
Regulations Related to Safe
Attachment B: Lease Pending
Attachment C: 2000 Geng Road
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Ordinance No. _____
Interim Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapters
18.28 (Special Purpose (PF, OS and AC) Districts) and 18.42 (Standards for Special
Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) to Adopt
Temporary Regulations Relating to Safe Parking in PF Districts
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. The number of households dwelling in vehicles has grown substantially in the past
decade. The lack of stable, affordable housing and other life circumstances have
contributed to this growth.
B. On thoroughfares throughout the city, individuals, families, and households of many
kinds can be found dwelling in recreational vehicles, trucks, vans, cars, and other
motorized vehicles.
C. The City must, for the health, safety, and welfare of the community, identify and
implement short‐term and long‐term solutions that support these households as they
pursue and ultimately secure affordable, stable housing. Safe parking programs, which
offer off‐street, authorized parking spots in parking lots for households dwelling in their
vehicles, represent a short‐term solution.
D. The County of Santa Clara has expressed a desire and willingness to host safe parking
programs on City land to provide assistance to homeless households as they seek and
follow a path towards stable housing.
E. The presence of these vehicles and the accompanying administration of assistance is a
minor additional use that would not conflict with the primary use of the properties nor
threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the community or its inhabitants. The
administration of such programs serves to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of
the community.
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SECTION 2. Section 18.28.040 (Land Uses) of Chapter 18.28 (Special Purpose (PF, OS and AC)
Districts) of Title 18 (Zoning) is hereby amended as follows (additions are underlined):
18.28.040 Land Uses
Table 1 shows the permitted (P) and conditionally permitted (CUP) land uses for the Special
Purpose Districts.
Table 1
Land Uses
PF OS AC Subject to
Regulations in
Chapter:
ACCESSORY AND SUPPORT USES
Accessory facilities and accessory uses P Chs. 18.40 and
18.42
Eating and drinking services in conjunction with a
permitted use
CUP(1)
Retail services as an accessory use to the
administrative offices of a non-profit organization,
provided that such retail services do not exceed 25% of
the gross floor area of the combined administrative
office services and retail service uses
CUP(1)
Retail services in conjunction with a permitted use CUP(1)
Sale of agricultural products produced on the premises;
provided, that no permanent commercial structure for
the sale or processing of agricultural products shall be
permitted.
P
Accessory dwelling units, subject to regulations in
Section 18.42.040
P(2) 18.42.040
Junior accessory dwelling unit P(2) 18.42.040
Safe Parking (3) 18.42.170
AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE USES
Agricultural Uses, including animal husbandry, crops,
dairying, horticulture, nurseries, livestock farming, tree
farming, viticulture, and similar uses not inconsistent
with the intent and purpose of this chapter
P P
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Botanical conservatories, outdoor nature laboratories,
and similar facilities
P
Native wildlife sanctuaries P
Park uses and uses incidental to park operation P
EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND ASSEMBLY USES
Business or trade schools CUP (1)
Churches and religious institutions CUP(1)
Educational, charitable, research, and philanthropic
institutions
CUP
Private educational facilities CUP(1)
Public or private colleges and universities and facilities
appurtenant thereto
CUP
Special education classes CUP (1)
OFFICE USES
Administrative office services for non-profit
organizations
CUP (1)
OTHER USES
Other uses which, in the opinion of the director, are
similar to those listed as permitted or conditionally
permitted uses
CUP(1)
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC FACILITY USES
All facilities owned or leased, and operated or used, by
the City of Palo Alto, the County of Santa Clara, the
State of California, the government of the United States,
the Palo Alto Unified School District, or any other
governmental agency, or leased by any such agency to
another party
P
Communication Facilities CUP
Community Centers CUP (1)
Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP
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RECREATIONAL USES
Neighborhood recreation centers CUP (1)
Outdoor recreation services CUP (1) CUP
Recreational uses including riding academies, clubs,
stables, country clubs, and golf courses
CUP
Youth clubs CUP (1)
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single-family dwellings p
Manufactured housing (including mobile homes on
permanent foundations)
P 18.40.
Guest ranches CUP
Residential care facilities, when utilizing existing
structures on the site
CUP (1)
Residential Care Homes P
Residential use, and accessory buildings and uses
customarily incidental to permitted dwellings; provided,
however, that such permitted dwellings shall be for the
exclusive use of the owner or owners, or lessee or
lessor of land upon which the permitted agricultural use
is conducted, and the residence of other members of
the same family and bona fide employees of the
aforementioned
P
SERVICE USES
Animal care, including boarding and kennels CUP CUP
Cemeteries CUP
Cemeteries, not including mausolea, crematoria, or
columbaria
CUP
Small day care homes P
Large day care homes CUP
Art, dance, gymnastic, exercise or music studios or
classes
CUP (1)
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Medical Services:
Hospitals CUP
Outpatient medical facilities with associated medical
research
CUP
TEMPORARY USES
Temporary parking facilities, provided that such facilities
shall remain no more than five years
CUP (1)
TRANSPORTATION USES
Airports and airport-related uses CUP (1)
(1) Provided such use is conducted on property owned by the City of Palo Alto, the County of Santa
Clara, the State of California, the government of the United States, the Palo Alto Unified School District,
or any other governmental agency, and leased for said uses.
(2) An accessory dwelling unit or a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit associated with a single-family
residence on a lot in the OS District is permitted, subject to the provisions of Section 18.42.040, and such
that no more than two total units result on the lot.
(3) Provided such use is conducted on property owned by the City of Palo Alto.
SECTION 3. Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) is hereby amended
to add a new Section 18.42.170 (PF District Safe Parking) to read as follows:
18.42.170 PF District Safe Parking
The following regulations apply to safe parking in the PF district described in Chapter 18.28 of
this Code.
(a) Purpose
The intent of this section is to establish regulations to govern the operation of safe parking
programs in the PF district within the City of Palo Alto. The safe parking programs provide
interim assistance to households using vehicles as their residence by providing a safe place to
park, access to restroom facilities, connection to social service programs, and other support to
transition households into permanent, stable housing.
(b) Definitions
(1) “Safe Parking” means the providing of shelter of homeless persons and where
the shelter is provided in vehicles located in designated Safe Parking Areas.
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(2) “Safe Parking Area” means the area where the vehicles are parked for the Safe
Parking use within a PF district.
(3) “Safe Parking Program Operator” means an agency or organization that
facilitates, administers, oversees, and provides staffing for Safe Parking uses in
Safe Parking Areas.
(c) City Council Approval Required
No person shall operate, allow, permit or suffer a Safe Parking use without approval from the
City Council through a contract, license, or lease for Safe Parking use. Notice of the Council
meeting shall be given by mail to owners and residents of property within 600 feet of the
subject property. The notice shall include the address of the property, a brief description of the
proposed use, and the scheduled date and time of the meeting.
(d) Standards and Conduct of Use
The following standards shall apply to all Safe Parking uses:
(1) Number of vehicles. The number of vehicles shall be limited to those that can fit
in the Safe Parking Area while allowing for at least 10 feet of open space in all
directions between each vehicle. In addition, there shall be sufficient clearance
for emergency vehicles to access the site. The Fire Department shall review and
approve the maximum number of vehicles and the configuration of those
vehicles in accordance with the Fire Code and the standards in this Section.
(2) Noise. Audio, video, generator, or other amplified sound that is audible outside
the vehicles parked in the Safe Parking program is prohibited.
(3) Shelter in vehicles. All persons receiving Safe Parking shall shelter within their
vehicles overnight. No person shall be housed in tents, lean‐tos, pop‐outs, or
other temporary facilities outside of vehicles.
(4) Required facilities. Accessible restroom facilities, including a toilet and
handwashing sink, shall be available to persons utilizing the site for Safe Parking
at all times during the hours of operation. These facilities may be the existing
onsite facilities or mobile facilities brought onsite on a temporary basis to serve
persons utilizing Safe Parking.
(5) Contact information. The following emergency contact information shall be
posted on site in a place readily visible to persons utilizing Safe Parking: (i) a
contact phone number for the Safe Parking Program Operator; (ii) the police
non‐emergency phone number; and (iii) 911. The Safe Parking Program
Operator shall be available at all hours of operation at the posted phone number
and shall be the first contact for non‐emergency matters.
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(6) Connection to county case management system. The Safe Parking use shall be
managed and operated by a Safe Parking Program Operator that participates in
the Santa Clara County Homeless Management Information System.
(7) Safe, clean, orderly premises. The Safe Parking Area and other onsite areas
accessed by persons utilizing Safe Parking shall be maintained in a safe, clean
and orderly condition and manner.
(8) No leakage of contaminants. Black/grey water from vehicles shall be properly
disposed offsite in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations. Vehicles
that leak domestic sewage (including black/gray water) or other waste fluids or
solids, or other fluids (including, but not limited to, gasoline, transmission or
radiator fluid or engine oil), excluding potable water, are prohibited.
(9) Compliance with laws. The Safe Parking use shall be operated in a manner that
is fully in conformance with all State and local laws and regulations.
(d) No Assignment. No person shall assign or transfer a safe parking program contract,
license, or lease issued in compliance with this Section without written City approval.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each
and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or
unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be
subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. This ordinance is intended to supplement, and not replace, Palo Alto Ordinance
No. 5490, and therefore this ordinance is not “replacement legislation” as defined by Section 13
of Palo Alto Ordinance No. 5490.
SECTION 6. The Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This ordinance
identifies the regulations governing the use of certain, limited sites for Safe Parking. The
ordinance itself does not authorize the use of any sites without subsequent approval from the
City. Therefore, it 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirty‐first date after the date of its
adoption and shall expire upon adoption of replacement legislation by the City Council. Upon
expiration of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall direct the City’s codifier to update the Palo Alto
Municipal Code as appropriate.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
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Deputy City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning & Development
Services
Attachment B
Three-Year Lease between the City of Palo Alto (Landlord) and the County of Santa Clara
(Tenant) for City property located at 2000 Geng Road, Palo Alto for Safe Parking
This document will be provided on September 10.
Attachment C – 2000 Geng Road