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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9722170901 SL/PCE PLANNING/RESO ADOPTING COMP PLAN 2017 Resolution No. 9722 Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting the City of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Update RECITALS A. The City Council is authorized by Title 19 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and state law to adopt and, from time to time, amend the general plan (known as the Comprehensive Plan in the City of Palo Alto) governing the physical development of the City of Palo Alto. B. In 1998, the City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan entitled, “Embracing the New Century, Palo Alto 1998-2010 Comprehensive Plan,” which Plan has since been amended by the Council. This Plan is referred to herein as the “1998 Comprehensive Plan”. C. Through an extensive and lengthy public process including the convening of a Citizens Advisory Committee (“CAC”) and numerous public hearings held by the CAC, the Planning and Transportation Commission and the City Council, the City of Palo Alto has prepared that certain comprehensive update to the 1998 Comprehensive Plan entitled “Our Palo Alto 2030,” proposed for approval and adoption by the City Council. D. In accordance with Title 19 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, all Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals are referred to the Planning and Transportation Commission of the City of Palo Alto for review and recommendation prior to City Council consideration of the amendments. On June 12, 2017, after receiving the CAC recommendation and holding additional public hearings, the City Council identified a preferred planning scenario and forwarded the draft Comprehensive Plan Update to the Planning and Transportation Commission. The draft Comprehensive Plan Update is referred to herein as the “June 30, 2017 Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update” which reflects the date that the Plan was transmitted to the Planning and Transportation Commission. E. From July 12, 2017 to September 27, 2017, the Planning and Transportation Commission held five public hearings to consider the draft Comprehensive Plan Update, at which interested persons were given the opportunity to appear and present their views with respect to the Comprehensive Plan Update. F. At the conclusion of the final public hearing on September 27, 2017, the Planning and Transportation Commission transmitted its recommendations to the City Council on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update. G. Concurrently with the Planning and Transportation Commission review, City staff prepared a list of minor corrections and clarifications to June 30, 2017 Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update (the “Errata”). H. An original of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update is on file in the office of the Director of Planning and Community Environment of the City, with a copy submitted to the City Council for its consideration. DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 170901 SL/PCE PLANNING/RESO ADOPTING COMP PLAN 2017 I. Pursuant to Title 19 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, public notice was given that on October 23, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. and November 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 285 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California, the Council would hold a public hearing where interested persons could appear, be heard, and present their views with respect to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update. J. The Council held a duly noticed public hearing at the dates and times in Recital I above and gave all persons full opportunity to be heard and to present their views with respect to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update. K. Over three Council meetings, on October 23, October 30 and November 13, 2017, the Council reviewed and considered, and on November 13, 2017, certified that certain Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update by Resolution No. 9720, and adopted related findings by Resolution No. 9721, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Both actions were taken prior to the Council making its determination on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update. L. The Council is the decision-making body for adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update. The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows: SECTION 1. The Public Hearing Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update dated June 30, 2017 (referred to herein as the “June 30, 2017 Draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update”) is hereby adopted, subject to the modifications set forth in the Errata document, the modifications recommended by the Planning and Transportation Commission, and the additional modifications approved by the Council, all of which modifications are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. The Council finds and determines that the Final Environmental Impact Report adequately evaluated and provides a sufficient basis to approve the Comprehensive Plan Update including these modifications, and that the modifications, individually and collectively, do not change any of the conclusions of the Final Environmental Impact Report. The Council further finds that the modifications, individually and collectively, do not constitute significant new information under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because such changes and additional information do not indicate that any of the following would result from approval and implementation of the Project: (i) any new significant environmental impact or substantially more severe environmental impact (not already disclosed and evaluated in the DEIR and Supplement to the Draft EIR), (ii) any feasible mitigation measure considerably different from those analyzed in the Draft EIR and Supplement to the Draft EIR that would lessen a significant environmental impact of the Project has been proposed and would not be implemented, or (iii) any feasible alternative considerably different from those analyzed in the DEIR and the Supplement to the Draft EIR that would lessen a significant environmental impact of the Project has been proposed and would not be implemented. DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 170901 SL/PCE PLANNING/RESO ADOPTING COMP PLAN 2017 SECTION 2. The Implementation Table attached to the Comprehensive Plan Update restates the programs in the Comprehensive Plan and identifies the lead department or agency, the relative prioritization and planned timeframe, and the anticipated level of resources and effort for their implementation. While the programs are substantive parts of the Comprehensive Plan Update, the other information in the Implementation Table, including the prioritization of the programs are not intended to be incorporated as substantive elements and may be modified by the City Council without a formal amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 3. City staff may perform minor, non-substantive edits to the Comprehensive Plan Update without additional Council review. These include such things as formatting, illustrations, and acknowledgements. SECTION 4. This Comprehensive Plan Update supersedes the adopted 1998 Comprehensive Plan, except for the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in November 2014 (“Housing Element”), which remains in full force and effect and is incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan Update. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: November 13, 2017 AYES: DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, KNISS, SCHARFF, TANAKA, WOLBACH NOES: HOLMAN, KOU ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: __________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: __________________________ _____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager _____________________________ Director of Planning and Community Environment DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 1 (The Policy Numbers referenced in this document refer to the June 30, 2017 Draft Comprehensive Plan. The Policy Numbers in the Adopted Plan will be revised to accommodate these approved revisions) CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 1 Program L1.3.1Policy L-1.4: Commit to creating an inventory of below market rate housing for purchase and rental. Work with neighbors, neighborhood associations, property owners and developers to identify barriers to infill development of below market rate and more affordable market rate housing and to remove these barriers, as appropriate. Work with these same stakeholders to identify sites and facilitate opportunities for below market rate housing and housing that is affordable. PTC Priority 1 2 Move the following policies and programs from the Business and Economics Element to the Land Use Element under Goal L-4, and re-number both Elements accordingly: • Policy B-2.1: Support local-serving retail, recognizing that it provides opportunities for local employment, reduced commute times, stronger community connections and neighborhood orientation. • Program B4.2.1: Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups and other services. • Program B4.2.2: Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings to serve small businesses, non-profit organizations, and independent professionals. • Program B4.6.2: Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in preserving retail space and creating an active street environment, including the types of locations where such requirements are most effective. • Program B4.6.3: Maintain distinct neighborhood shopping areas that are attractive, accessible and convenient to nearby residents. PTC Priority 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 2 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 3 New Program L2.4.8: Identify development opportunities for BMR and more affordable market rate housing on publicly-owned properties in a way that is integrated with and enhances existing neighborhoods. PTC Priority 3 4 New Program L4.6.2: Study the feasibility of converting parts of University Avenue to a pedestrian zone. PTC Priority 5 5 New Program T1.2.5: Pursue full participation of Palo Alto employers in the TMA. PTC Priority 6 6 This will be accomplished through the changes to Program L1.3.1, now Policy L-1.4, in comment PTC Priority 1 above. PTC Priority 7 7 Policy L-1.21: Maintain and strengthen prioritize Palo Alto’s varied residential neighborhoods while sustaining the vitality of its commercial areas and public facilities. Move and renumber Policy L-1.1 to L-1.2. No change to policy content. PTC Priority 8 8 Revise the Introduction page I-2 as follows: MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY CHARACTER The community treasures the special qualities of the city, including its historic buildings, pedestrian scale, high-quality architecture, thriving urban forest and beautiful streets and parks. Maintaining the physical qualities of the city is an overarching consideration, incorporated in all parts of the Plan. The Land Use and Community Design Element includes specific provisions to maintain Palo Alto’s best features in residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and employment districts, and enhance and improve those areas where these features are lacking. Future land use decisions will encourage sustainable development, preserve neighborhoods, foster inviting pedestrian-scale commercial centers and distinct employment districts, and focus infill within the Urban Service Area. PTC Priority 10 9 Add a targeted list of Community Indicators. (The complete list of community indicators that the Council approved is shown in Change ID 48.) PTC Priority 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 3 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 10 Revise Land Use Element Introduction on Page L-1: The Land Use and Community Design Element … includes policies and programs intended to balance natural resources with future community needs in a way that makes optimal use of available land, to create attractive buildings and public spaces that reinforce Palo Alto’s sense of place and community, to preserve and enhance quality of life and services in Palo Alto neighborhoods and districts, to support thriving commercial areas that meet the needs of local residents, and to maintain Palo Alto's role in the success of the surrounding region. Revise Policy L-1.6: Use coordinated area plans to guide development, such as to create or enhance cohesive neighborhoods in areas of Palo Alto where significant change is foreseeable. Address both land use and transportation, define the desired character and urban design traits of the areas, identify opportunities for public open space, parks and recreational opportunities, address connectivity to and compatibility with adjacent residential areas; and include broad community involvement in the planning process. [NEW POLICY] [L8] Revise Policy L-2.3: As a key component of a diverse, inclusive community, allow and encourage a mix of housing types and sizes, integrated into neighborhoods and designed for greater affordability, particularly smaller housing types, such as studios, co- housing, cottages, clustered housing, accessory dwelling units and senior housing. [(Previous Policy L-13) (Combined with [L47], which is also about encouraging small units/mix of types)] [L18] Revise Policy L-2.4: Use a variety of strategies to stimulate housing, near retail, employment, and transit, in a way that connects to and enhances existing neighborhoods. [NEW POLICY] [L19] PTC Consensus 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 4 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 11 Revise Transportation Element narrative, page T-2: Technology has a role to play, whether providing up-to-the-minute information to inform choices or in delivering new and better modes of travel. Improvements to the bicycling and pedestrian environment will help encourage more people to bike and walk on a regular basis. However, the Transportation Element does not rely on future technological innovations to solve local congestion. Facilitating a shift to alternative modes of transportation will require creative collaboration among transit agencies, employers and local jurisdictions as well as residents and commuters themselves. Revise Policy T-1.3: Reduce GHG and pollutant emissions associated with transportation by reducing VMT and per-mile emissions through increasing transit options, supporting biking and walking, and through the use of zero-emission vehicle technologies to meet City and State goals for GHG reductions by 2030. PTC Consensus 3 12 Add a new bullet to Program T1.2.2:  Ensure a stable, sustained funding source to support implementation of TDM measures. PTC Consensus 6 13 Policy T-6.6: Use engineering, enforcement and educational tools to improve traffic safety for all users on City roadways. Program T6.6.2: Continue to provide educational programs for children and adults, in partnership with community-based educational organizations, to promote safe walking and the safe use of bicycles, including the City-sponsored bicycle education programs in the public schools and the bicycle traffic school program for juveniles. PTC Consensus 8 14 New Policy: Coordinate proactively with the California HSR Authority and Caltrain to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to Palo Alto from any future HSR service through Palo Alto. PTC Consensus 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 5 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 15 Add inside front cover: General City Information: (650) 329-2100 Planning & Community Environment Department: (650) 329-2442 http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/iwantto/ http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/services/paloalto311/ Errata 1 16 Table of Contents: A foot note shall be added: “The Housing Element is incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan and can be found at: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/37935. Errata 2 17 Regional Commercial Designation: Regional/Community Commercial: Larger shopping centers and districts that have a wider variety of goods and services than the neighborhood shopping areas. They rely on larger trade areas and include such uses as department stores, bookstores, furniture stores, toy stores, apparel shops, restaurants, theaters and non-retail services such as offices and banks. Examples include Stanford Shopping Center, Town and Country Village and University Avenue/Downtown. Non-retail uses such as medical and dental offices and software development may also locate in this designation; software development may also locate Downtown. Examples include Stanford Shopping Center, Town and Country Village and University Avenue/Downtown. In some locations, residential and mixed use projects may also locate in this category. Non-residential FARs range from 0.35 to 2.0. Errata 3 18 Map L-3: City Structure : See revised map L-3 Errata 4 19 Map L-6: Land Use Designations: Modify the land use designation for the former Hyatt Rickey’s site to remove the Hotel Overlay (see attached map), so that the property is designated only Multifamily Residential. Errata 5 20 Revise page L-2: The success of the programs in the Natural and Urban Environment and Safety Elements is are largely dependent on land use decisions that protect the environment as well as people and property. Errata 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 6 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 21 Reword Program L-2.4.2 to read: Allow housing on the El Camino Real frontage of the Stanford Research Park and at Stanford Shopping Center, provided that adequate parking and vibrant retail is maintained and no reduction of retail square footage results from the new housing. Reword Program L-2.4.3 to read: Allow housing on the El Camino Real frontage of the Stanford Research Park. Explore multi-family housing elsewhere in the Stanford Research Park and near Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC). Errata 7 22 Move Policy L-2.9 to become Policy L-4.2 Preserve ground-floor retail, limit the displacement of existing retail from neighborhood centers and explore opportunities to expand retail. Put Programs L4.1.1 and L4.1.2 under this policy and renumber them program LL4.2.1 and L4.2.2 Errata 8 23 Program L4.8.1: Prepare a coordinated area plan for the Fry's site North Ventura area and surrounding California Avenue area. The plan should describe a vision for the future of the Fry's site North Ventura area as a walkable neighborhood with multi-family housing, ground floor retail, a public park, creek improvements and an interconnected street grid. It should guide the development of the California Avenue area as a well- designed mixed use district with diverse land uses and a network of pedestrian-oriented streets. Errata 9 24 Policy L-5.4: Maintain the East Bayshore and San Antonio Road/Bayshore Corridor areas as diverse business and light industrial districts with the approved East Meadow Circle Concept Plan (Appendix Y of this Comprehensive Plan). Errata 10 25 Policy L-6.5: Guide development to respect views of the foothills and East Bay hills from along public streets corridors in the developed portions of the City. Errata 11 26 Program L-6.6.1: Modify design standards for mixed use projects to ensure that mixed use development promotes a pedestrian-friendly relationship to the street, including elements such as screened parking or underground parking, street-facing windows and entries, and porches, windows, bays and balconies along public ways, and landscaping, and trees along the street. Avoid blank or solid walls at street level. Errata 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 7 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 27 Program L7.8.3 Policy L7.11: For proposed exterior alterations or additions to designated Historic Landmarks, require design review findings that the proposed changes are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Errata 13 28 Policy L-7.17: Require project proponents to meet State codes and regulations regarding the identification and protection of archaeological and paleontological deposits, and unique geologic features. Errata 14 29 L-9.10 Recognize the urban forest as City infrastructure to be maintained in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements. [NEW POLICY] [L138] Errata 15 30 Revise Transportation Element page T-3: The use of transportation services is beginning to replace private vehicle ownership in the region, led by a number of prominent ride sharing and e-hailing car servicestransportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) that connect passengers to drivers in private vehicles. Revise Glossary page 52: Transportation Network Companies Companies that connect passengers (often via websites and phone applications) with drivers who provide transporation in the driver’s non-commercial vehicle. Also known as “mobility service provders” or “ridesharing companies.” Errata 16 31 Revise Program T1.2.2:  Establish a mechanism to monitor the success of TDM measures and track the cumulative reduction of peak hour motor vehicle trips. TDM measures should at a minimum achieve the following reduction in peak hour motor vehicle trips, with a focus on single-occupant vehicle trips. Reductions should be based on the rates included in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual for the appropriate land use category and size: - 50 45 percent reduction in the Downtown district - 35 percent reduction in the California Avenue area - 30 percent reduction in the Stanford Research Park Errata 17 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 8 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE - 30 percent reduction in the El Camino Real Corridor - 20 percent reduction in other areas of the city  Require new development projects to pay a Transportation Impact Fee for all those daily peak-hour motor vehicle trips that cannot be reduced via TDM measures. Fees collected would be used for capital improvements aimed at reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion. 32 Program T1.12.3: Work with VTA to study the feasibility of, and if warranted provide, traffic signal prioritization for buses at Palo Alto intersections, focusing first on regional transit routes. Also, advocate for bus service improvements on El Camino Real such as queue jump lanes and curbside platforms. Errata 18 33 Program T2.3.1: When adopting new CEQA significance thresholds for VMT for compliance with SB 743 (2013), adopt standards for vehicular LOS analysis for use in evaluating the consistency of a proposed project with the Comprehensive Plan, and also explore desired standards for MMLOS, which includes motor vehicle LOS, at signalized intersections for use in evaluating the consistency of a proposed project with the Comprehensive Plan. Errata 19 34 GOAL T-4: Protect local streets that contribute to neighborhood character and provide a range of local transportation options. Errata 20 35 Program T4.2.1 Policy T4.3: Identify specific improvements that can be used to discourage drivers from using local, neighborhood streets to bypass traffic congestion on arterials. Errata 21 36 Policy T-5.12: To promote bicycle use, increase the number of safe, attractive and well- designed bicycle parking spaces available in the city, including spots for diverse types of bicycles and associated equipment, including bicycle trailers, prioritizing heavily travelled areas such as commercial and retail centers, employment districts, recreational/cultural facilities, multi-modal transit facilities and ride share stops for bicycle parking infrastructure. Errata 22 37 Program T6.1.1: Follow the principles of the safe routes to schools program to implement traffic safety measures that focus on safe routes to work, shopping, downtown, community services, parks and schools including all designated school commute corridors. [NEW PROGRAM] [T135] Errata 23 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 9 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 38 Policy T-8.1: Engage in regional transportation planning to reduce congestion and reduce single-occupant vehicle trips, and advocate for specific transit improvements and investments, such as Caltrain service enhancements and grade separations, Dumbarton Express service, enhanced bus service on El Camino Real with queue jumping and curbside platforms, HOV/HOT lanes and additional VTA bus service. Program T8.6.21.2.2: Advocate for improved connectivity to transit to serve workers who live in the South Bay and work in Palo Alto. Policy T-8.2 Participate in regional planning initiatives for the rail corridor and provide a strong guiding voice. Policy T-8.3 Collaborate effectively with and engage in regional partnerships and solutions with a range of stakeholders, including regional agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and major employers, on issues of regional importance such as traffic congestion, reduced reliance on single-occupant vehicles and sustainable transportation. Program T8.3.1: Continue to participate in regional efforts to develop technological solutions that make alternatives to the automobile more convenient and thereby contribute to reducing congestion. Policy T-8.4: Coordinate with local and regional agencies and Caltrans to support regional efforts to maintain and improve transportation infrastructure in Palo Alto, including the Multi-Modal Transit Center. Policy T-8.5 Support the efforts of MTC to coordinate transportation planning and services for the Mid-Peninsula and the Bay Area that emphasize alternatives to the automobile. Policy T-8.6: Advocate for efforts by Caltrans and the Valley Transportation Authority to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on existing freeway facilities consistent with Errata 24 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 10 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE Statewide GHG emissions reduction initiatives. (Comp Plan Draft EIR Mitigation Measure Trans-3b)] Program T8.6.1: Advocate for provision of a new southbound entrance ramp to Highway 101 from San Antonio Road, in conjunction with the closure of the southbound Charleston Road on-ramp at the Rengstorff Avenue interchange in Mountain View. Policy T-8.7: Support the application of emerging freeway information, monitoring and control systems that provide non-intrusive driver assistance and reduce congestion. (Comp Plan Draft EIR Mitigation Measure Trans-3b)] Policy T-8.8: Where appropriate, support the conversion of existing traffic lanes to exclusive bus and HOV lanes or Express/HOT lanes on freeways and expressways, including the Dumbarton Bridge, and the continuation of an HOV lane from Redwood City to San Francisco. (Comp Plan Draft EIR Mitigation Measure Trans-3b)] Policy T-8.9: Support State and federal legislation to reduce motor vehicle emissions, noise and fuel consumption. Policy T-8.10: Support plans for intra-county and transbay transit systems that link Palo Alto to the rest of Santa Clara County and adjoining counties. Ensure that these systems and enhancements do not adversely impact the bay. Program T8.10.1: Work with regional transportation providers, including BART and Caltrain, to improve connections between Palo Alto and the San Francisco International Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Policy T-8.11: Support regional bicycle and pedestrian plans, to complete including development of the Bay Trail, and the Bay-to-Ridge Trail, and the Santa Clara County Countywide Bicycle System. Policy T-8.12 Support the development of the Santa Clara County Countywide Bicycle DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 11 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE System, and other regional bicycle plans. 39 Program N4.7.2 Policy N-4.9: Work with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies to protect groundwater. Errata 25 40 Program N5.1.2 Policy N-5.5: Support the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in its efforts to achieve compliance with existing air quality regulations by continuing to require development applicants to comply with BAAQMD construction emissions control measures and health risk assessment requirements. Errata 26 41 NEW POLICY N-5.5: Mitigate potential sources of toxic air contaminants through siting or other means to reduce human health risks and meet the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s applicable threshold of significance. When siting new sensitive receptors such as schools, day care facilities, parks or playgrounds, medical facilities and residences within 1,000’ of stationary sources of toxic air contaminants or roadways used by more than 10,000 vehicles per day, require projects to consider potential health risks and incorporate adequate precautions such as high-efficiency air filtration into project design. Errata 27 42 Program N6.12.1: Continue working to reduce noise associated with operations of the Palo Alto Airport. Also, eEnsure compliance with the land use compatibility standards for community noise environments, shown in Table N-1, by prohibiting incompatible land use development within the 60 dBA CNEL noise contours of the airport. Errata 28 43 Program N6.11.1: For larger development projects that demand intensive construction periods and/or use equipment that could create vibration impacts, such as the Stanford University Medical Center or major grade separation projects, require a vibration impact analysis, as well as formal, ongoing monitoring and reporting of noise levels, throughout the entire construction process, pertinent to industry standards. The monitoring plan should identify hours of operation and could include information on the monitoring locations, durations and regularity, the instrumentation to be used and appropriate noise control measures to ensure compliance with the noise ordinance. [(NEW PROGRAM)(Comp Plan Draft EIR Mitigation Measure NOISE-1c, 5a)] [N152] Errata 29 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 12 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 44 Safety Element narrative, page S-12: UTILITIES In Palo Alto, utility services are provided by The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), a city- owned utility. Today, CPAU provides six services that include electric, fiber optic, natural gas, water and wastewater services. Initially formed in 1896 with the installation of a water supply system, CPAU expanded between the years 1898 and 1917 to include wastewater, electric, and natural gas distribution services; in 1996 it began to provide fiber optic services. Through its mission to provide safe, reliable, environmentally sustainable and cost effective services to Palo Alto residents, CPAU offers cost-effective service rates to residents and re-invests proceeds to support other City community services and facilities. For example, CPAU provides financial support to the Palo Alto library and parks system, as well as to support police and fire protection services. Errata 30 See also Change ID 53, below, which addresses this same revision. 45 Program S-1.10.3: Implement the mitigation strategies and guidelines provided by the LHMP, including those that address evolving hazards resulting from climate change. Errata 31 46 Program S-2.8.3 Policy S-2.9: Partner with appropriate agencies to expand flood zones as appropriate due to sea level rise, changes in creek channels, street flooding or storm drain overload due to increased likelihood of extreme storm events caused by climate change. Errata 32 47 Glossary, page 26: Infill: Development of individual vacant lots or underused lots leftover vacant properties within areas that are already developed in built up sites or areas. Errata 33 48 Policy L-1.x (exact numbering to be added) The City will monitor key community indicators on a regular basis to determine whether the policies of this plan and the efforts of the Palo Alto residents and businesses are effective at promoting livability. Suggested indicators and monitoring frequency are listed in Table L- (exact numbering to be added). November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion See also Change ID 58, below, which addresses this same revision. DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 13 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE Table L--(exact numbering to be added) Community Metrics MEASURE METRIC RECOMMENDED MONITORING FREQUENCY Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80% below 1990 emissions by 2030 (S/CAP goal) Annually as part of Earth Day Report Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per Capita Decrease year over year Annually as part of Earth Day Report Jobs/Housing Balance (Expressed as a Ratio of Jobs to Employed Residents) Ratio of jobs to employed residents Every 4 years Below Market Rate (BMR) Units Number of units Annually as part of report to California Dept. of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Progress toward Housing Element goals Annual Report to State Housing and Community Development Department Annually as part of report to California Dept. of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Traffic Volumes on City Streets Change in PM peak hour traffic volumes at 10 representative local intersections Every 2 years Availability of Parks Percent of residents who live within one half mile of a city park Every 4 years PAUSD School Enrollments Changes in student enrollment at public elementary, middle, and high schools Annually DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 14 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 49 Policy L-9.13: Recognize the importance of regional infrastructure, such as the Regional Water Utility Infrastructure owned by the SFPUC. Program L9.13.1 Coordinate with regional utility providers on activities that would impact their infrastructure and right of way. November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion 50 Policy N-3.1 All creeks are valuable resources for natural habitats, connectivity, community design, and flood control, and need different conservation and enhancement strategies. Recognize the different characteristics along creeks in Palo Alto, including natural creek segments in the city’s open space and rural areas, primarily west of Foothill Expressway; creek segments in developed areas that retain some natural characteristics; and creek segments that have been channelized. Pursue opportunities to enhance riparian setbacks along urban and rural creeks as properties are improved or redeveloped. November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion 51 Program N3.3.2 Examine the development regulations of the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance, with stakeholder involvement to establish appropriate setback requirements that reflect the varying natural and channelized conditions along creeks east of Foothill Expressway. Ensure that opportunities to provide an enhanced riparian setback along urban creeks as properties are redeveloped or improved are included in this evaluation. November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion 52 Policy N-4.7.1 Advocate for Support and participate in the work of the SCVWD to prepare and update a high-quality groundwater management plan that will address groundwater supply and quality, including, as appropriate: • An understanding of subsurface hydrology. • Strategies to reduce depletion. • Opportunities to recharge groundwater, including through use of recycled water and extracted groundwater. • Methods to ensure that uncontaminated, toxin-free groundwater is used in a manner that benefits the community, for example in irrigation of parks, street cleaning and dust suppression. • An approach to metering extracted groundwater. November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 15 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 53 UTILITIES In Palo Alto, utility services are provided throughout the City by The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), a city-owned utility. Today, CPAU provides six services that include electric, fiber optic, natural gas, water and wastewater services. Initially formed in 1896 with the installation of a water supply system, CPAU expanded between the years 1898 and 1917 to include wastewater, electric, and natural gas distribution services; in 1996 it began to provide fiber optic services. Through its mission to provide safe, reliable, environmentally sustainable and cost effective services to Palo Alto residents, CPAU offers cost-effective service rates to residents and re-invests proceeds to support other City community services and facilities. For example, CPAU provides financial support to the Palo Alto library and parks system, as well as to support police and fire protection services. The City’s electric utility receives electricity at a single connection point with PG&E’s transmission system. From there the electricity is delivered to customers through nearly 470 miles of distribution lines, of which 223 miles (48%) are overhead lines and 245 miles (52%) are underground. The City also maintains six substations, roughly 2,000 overhead line transformers, 1,075 underground and substation transformers, and the associated electric services (which connect the distribution lines to the customers’ homes and businesses). These lines, substations, transformers, and services, along with their associated poles, meters, and other associated electric equipment, represent the vast majority of the infrastructure used to deliver electricity in Palo Alto. To deliver gas from the receiving stations to its customers, the City owns 210 miles of gas mains (which transport the gas to various parts of the city) and 23,400 gas services (which connect the gas mains to the customers’ gas lines). These mains and services, along with their associated valves, regulators, and meters, represent the vast majority of the infrastructure used to deliver gas in Palo Alto. To deliver water to its customers, the utility owns roughly 233 miles of mains (which transport the water from the SFPUC meters at the city’s borders to the customer’s November 13, 2017 At Places Memo, as approved for inclusion by Council motion DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 16 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE service laterals and meters), eight wells (to be used in emergencies), five water storage reservoirs (also for emergency purposes) and several tanks used to moderate pressure and deal with peaks in flow and demand (due to fire suppression, heavy usage times, etc.). These represent the vast majority of the infrastructure used to distribute water in Palo Alto. To collect wastewater from its customers and deliver it to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, CPAU owns roughly 18,100 sewer laterals (which collect wastewater from customers’ plumbing systems) and 217 miles of sewer mains (which transport the waste to the treatment plant). These laterals and mains, along with the associated manholes and cleanouts, represent the vast majority of infrastructure used to collect wastewater in Palo Alto. The City manages a commercial fiber optics service with a 42 mile fiber back bone consisting of roughly 6,000 route-miles of fiber. 232 commercial buildings are connected to the fiber optic network. Roughly 30% of the fiber route is overhead and 70% underground. The City’s storm drain system drains four primary watersheds. It is separate from the sanitary sewer system. Storm water flows directly to creeks and the San Francisco Bay without treatment. The storm drain system consists of 107 miles of underground pipelines, 2,750 catch basins, 800 manholes, and six pump stations. 54 Add new Program L2.11.1 (under Policy L2.11), to read: “Collaborate with PAUSD to plan for space to accommodate future school expansions or new school sites, and evaluate zoning space to accommodate new schools.” November 13, 2017 Council Motion 55 Modify Goal T-4 to read: “Protect streets and adopted school commute corridors that contribute to neighborhood character and provide a range of transportation options.” November 13, 2017 Council Motion DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 EXHIBIT A MODIFICATIONS TO THE JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMPREHENIVE PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMER 13, 2017 17 CHANGE ID APPROVED REVISIONS TO JUNE 30, 2017 DRAFT COMP PLAN SOURCE 56 Reinstate the language in the introduction to read “encourage commercial enterprise, but not at the expense of the city’s residential neighborhoods.” November 13, 2017 Council Motion 57 Add to Policy T.1.16 “promote personal transportation vehicles as an alternative to cars (e.g. bicycles, skateboards, roller blades)” November 13, 2017 Council Motion 58 Add the following to the list of Community Indicators included in the Comprehensive Plan: a) Traffic Volumes on City Streets b) Availability of Parks c) PAUSD School Enrollments November 13, 2017 Council Motion 59 Strike “only” from Program L 2.4.6: November 13, 2017 Council Motion DocuSign Envelope ID: 34988458-4EB4-4649-B5D5-34548A2DD8D3 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 349884584EB44649B5D534548A2DD8D3 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: RESO 9722 Adopting Comp Plan Update.docx, RESO 9722 - Attachment A to Comp Pla... 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