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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-29 City Council Agenda PacketCITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, January 29, 2024 Mitchell Park Community Center El Palo Alto Room & Hybrid 5:30 PM Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference 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 meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN   (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)    Meeting ID: 362 027 238    Phone:1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM 1.Roll Call and Welcome from Mayor Stone (5:30 – 5:40 PM) 2.2. City Council Retreat: Discussion and Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities 2A.Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives (5:40 – 6:00 PM) 2B.Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback (6:00 – 6:20 PM) PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 7:00 PM) 1‐3 minutes depending on # of speakers. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. BREAK (7:00 ‐ 7:10 PM) 2C.Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities Supplemental Memo added (7:10 – 9:30 PM) BREAK (9:30 ‐ 9:40 PM) 2D.Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 (9:40 – 10:10 PM) 2E.Retreat Debrief, Take Away and Next Steps (10:10 – 10:30 PM) ADJOURNMENT OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2C.2C. Supplemental Memo: Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities ‐ Review and Approval of Ad Hoc Committee Purpose Statements 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. 1 January 29, 2024 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, January 29, 2024Mitchell Park Community CenterEl Palo Alto Room & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto,and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN   (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)   Meeting ID: 362 027 238    Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM 1.Roll Call and Welcome from Mayor Stone (5:30 – 5:40 PM) 2.City Council Retreat: Discussion and Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities 2A. Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives (5:40 – 6:00 PM) 2B. Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback (6:00 – 6:20 PM) PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 7:00 PM) 1‐3 minutes depending on # of speakers. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. BREAK (7:00 ‐ 7:10 PM) 2C.Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities Supplemental Memo added (7:10 – 9:30 PM) BREAK (9:30 ‐ 9:40 PM) 2D.Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 (9:40 – 10:10 PM) 2E.Retreat Debrief, Take Away and Next Steps (10:10 – 10:30 PM) ADJOURNMENT OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings this week Public Comment Letters Schedule of Meetings AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS 2C.2C. Supplemental Memo: Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities ‐ Review and Approval of Ad Hoc Committee Purpose Statements 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. 2 January 29, 2024 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, January 29, 2024Mitchell Park Community CenterEl Palo Alto Room & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto,and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN   (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)   Meeting ID: 362 027 238    Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM1.Roll Call and Welcome from Mayor Stone (5:30 – 5:40 PM)2.2. City Council Retreat: Discussion and Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities2A.Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives (5:40 – 6:00 PM)2B.Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback(6:00 – 6:20 PM)PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 7:00 PM)1‐3 minutes depending on # of speakers. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30minutes.BREAK (7:00 ‐ 7:10 PM)2C.Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to AchievePriorities Supplemental Memo added (7:10 – 9:30 PM)BREAK (9:30 ‐ 9:40 PM)2D.Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 (9:40 – 10:10 PM)2E.Retreat Debrief, Take Away and Next Steps (10:10 – 10:30 PM) 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. 3 January 29, 2024 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. CITY COUNCILSpecial MeetingMonday, January 29, 2024Mitchell Park Community CenterEl Palo Alto Room & Hybrid5:30 PMPalo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency andpublic 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 endof the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will bebroadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto,and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN   (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238)   Meeting ID: 362 027 238    Phone:1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, tochange the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may beheard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best managethe time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM1.Roll Call and Welcome from Mayor Stone (5:30 – 5:40 PM)2.City Council Retreat: Discussion and Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities2A. Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives (5:40 – 6:00 PM)2B. Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback(6:00 – 6:20 PM)PUBLIC COMMENT (6:20 ‐ 7:00 PM)1‐3 minutes depending on # of speakers. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30minutes.BREAK (7:00 ‐ 7:10 PM)2C.Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to AchievePriorities Supplemental Memo added (7:10 – 9:30 PM)BREAK (9:30 ‐ 9:40 PM)2D.Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 (9:40 – 10:10 PM)2E.Retreat Debrief, Take Away and Next Steps (10:10 – 10:30 PM)ADJOURNMENTOTHER INFORMATIONStanding Committee Meetings this weekPublic Comment LettersSchedule of MeetingsAMENDED AGENDA ITEMS2C.2C. Supplemental Memo: Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategiesto Achieve Priorities ‐ Review and Approval of Ad Hoc Committee Purpose Statements 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. 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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.  4 January 29, 2024 Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas. 3 8 4 4 City Council Staff Report From: City Manager Report Type: 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Report #:2401-2515 TITLE 2. City Council Retreat: Discussion and Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities ANALYSIS The P&S Committee favored keeping the existing priorities and additionally recommended that the Council consider a two-year cycle for priority setting. Following the P&S recommendation, and in consultation with the Mayor and Vice Mayor, the agenda in Attachment A has been drafted for the 2024 Annual Retreat. An important key difference about this retreat is the focus on strategies to achieve the goal(s) in each priority. As outlined in the working agenda, Attachment A, the retreat will begin with a focus on key inputs to assist the Council in its priority setting discussion including a look back at the progress made on 2023 Council priority objectives (retreat topic 2A), and a look forward to community and Council feedback for 2024 priority setting (retreat topic 2B). This will be followed by Public Comment, also referred to as oral communication, as a key input for the Council prior to selection of priorities. Comment may range from 1 to 3 minutes per speaker depending on time. This time is intended to be an opportunity for all oral communications for the retreat program. The Council will then review and select its 2024 Priorities followed by a discussion of strategies to achieve to goal(s) of those priorities (retreat topic 2C). Last the Council will have an opportunity to align norms for the Council’s work in 2024 (retreat topic 2D) followed by a debrief and discussion of next steps (retreat topic 2E). The materials to facilitate the Council and community through the retreat agenda have been organized into individual reports by each topic for discussion by the City Council, e.g. item 2A, 2B, etc. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2024 Annual Council Retreat Working Agenda APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada, City Manager Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report        Item 2: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 5 of 127  2024 Council Annual Retreat Working Agenda January 29, 2024 5:30PM-10:30PM Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room Time Item Minutes 5:30PM 1. Roll Call & Welcome by Mayor Stone o Goal and purpose o Expectations o Agenda for the evening 10 Min 2.City Council Retreat: Discussion & Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities 5:40PM 2A. Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives o 2023 Highlights of Council objectives progress 20 Min 6:00PM 2B. Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback o Community poll on priorities o Community survey highlights o Council feedback 20 Min 6:20PM Public Comment 1-3 minutes depending on # of speakers 40 Min 7:00PM Break 10 Min 2C.Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities 7:10PM Section of 2024 Priorities o Economic Recovery & Transition o Climate Change & the Natural Environment o Housing for Social & Economic Balance o Community Health & Safety 20 Min 7:30PM Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities o Three questions regarding Council Engagement, Community Engagement, Resources o Review Ad Hoc Purpose Statements 120 Min 8:30PM Break 10 Min 9:40PM 2D.Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 30 Min 10:10PM 2E. Retreat Debrief and Next Steps o Future Council items: 2024 Objectives & Committee Workplans 20 Min 10:30PM Adjournment Item 2 Item 2. Attachment A - 2024 Council Retreat Working Agenda        Item 2: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 6 of 127  3 8 5 9 City Council Staff Report Report Type: 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Report #:2401-2526 TITLE 2A. Discuss 2023 City Council Priorities & Objectives RECOMMENDATION Receive and discuss the progress updates on the 2023 Council Priorities and Objectives as of the 4th Quarter. BACKGROUND On January 28, 2023, the Council held its annual retreat to approve the 2023 Council Priorities1. The Priority Setting Guidelines define a priority as a topic that will receive unusual and significant attention during the year. At the conclusion of the retreat, the City Council approved the following priorities: •Economic Recovery and Transition •Climate Change and the Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation •Housing for Social and Economic Balance •Community Health and Safety On February 6, 20232, Council reviewed a set of Objectives meant to reflect potential Council actions, be measurable and time-bound to make real progress in advancing Council Priorities. At its April 10, 20233 meeting, the Council adopted 72 Objectives which were further refined and several funded during the 2024 Budget Adoption meeting4. These are summarized in Attachment A of the report. 1 City Council Retreat 1/28/23 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1492 2 2023 City Council Objectives 2/6/2023 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1067 3 2023 Updated City Council Objectives https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1109 4 FY 2024 Budget Adoption https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1170 Item 2A Item 2A Staff Report        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 7 of 127  3 8 5 9 ANALYSIS Progress on Council Priorities is measured by the accomplishments of its subset objectives and reported on a calendar quarterly basis. Calendar Q4 spans the months October through December 2023. A summary of all 72 objectives is listed in Attachment A, including an estimated completion date, also measured in calendar quarters. A narrative on each objective update is found in Attachment B, it includes: Project description- describes activities and outcomes for the calendar year as some projects are multi-year in length and are broken up into phases. Project Status- •Completed - Project as described in the description is overall complete, though some minor/non-substantive follow-up may still be needed. •On-Track- Project is expected to be completed as specified, no significant delays. •Behind Schedule/Not Started - The project estimated completion date may be delayed due to operational issues, capacity constraints (such as vacancies in staffing), or project has not started. •On Hold/Dropped - Project is not actively in progress or will no longer move forward in the current year. Reasons may include the issue is no longer relevant or is stalled/dropped due to Council direction. Estimated Completion - The calendar quarter in which the objective is expected to be completed. Department Lead - Identifies the lead department and project manager responsible for coordinating progress. Update - a brief progress update on the project describes work reflected in the respective calenda quarter. Any delays or project issues will be reflected in this section. Of the 72 Council objectives supporting Council priorities, in the final quarter, a total of 35 have been completed, 11 are on track, 18 behind schedule/not started, and eight (8) are on hold/dropped. Item 2A Item 2A Staff Report        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 8 of 127  3 8 5 9 City Council Priority Area Completed On Track Behind Schedule On Hold/ Dropped Total Economic Recovery & Transition (ER&T)8 2 0 1 11 Climate Change and the Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation (CC&NE)7 2 9 2 20 Housing for Social and Economic Balance (HSEB)11 1 5 3 20 Community Health and Safety (CH&S)9 6 4 2 21 TOTAL 35 11 18 8 72 The year-end review of 2023 Council Objectives reveals an overall completion rate of approximately 50% when considering the 72 Objectives; about 72% either Completed or On Track with new Council direction, when discounting the eight (8) Council directed objectives that were either Dropped or placed On Hold (64% either Completed or On Track when including those eight). It may be unavoidable that some may be disappointed with a 50% completion rate. To the contrary, with this being the first year of setting and tracking such an expansive set of objectives, it should be reassuring that the City is setting and pursuing clear and aggressive goals throughout the year. This effort was set from the beginning as an iterative process of Council goal-setting and pursuing objectives while adjusting to unexpected events, so that in future years objectives can be better defined to reflect actual experience and organizational capacity. The highest number of objectives was accomplished in the Economic Recovery & Transition priority area, boasting a 73% completion rate, followed by Housing for Social and Economic Balance with 55%. As noted in the table above, there are 11 objectives that remain On Track, or 15%. Despite the timeframe spanning the calendar year, objectives in this category were either more of an ongoing effort or the scope of the project was changed due to Council direction, extending the duration beyond the originally planned timeline. The Behind Schedule or Not Started categories makes up 25% of the objectives for a total of 18, with a majority residing in the Climate Action & the Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation. Some of the common issues delaying completion in this category are due to continue capacity constraints with competing priorities, extended procurement and contract phases including delivery of materials, and strain on supply chain, while others had unanticipated longer procurement and contractual phases delaying start. Listed below are the 18 objectives, the full update on each can be found in Attachment B. Item 2A Item 2A Staff Report        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 3  Packet Pg. 9 of 127  3 8 5 9 Objective ID Project Title CC&NE l Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) through purchase of meters/equipment for installation (CCPA7) CC&NE p Begin first phase construction for grid modernization and consultant resources to plan for gas transition CC&NE q Install first 1,000 heat pump water heaters through the advanced pilot program and approve expanded full-scale program CC&NE r Approve advanced pilot program for whole residential home electrification by the end of 2023 (targeted areas) CC&NE s Approve commercial rooftop HVAC electrification advanced pilot program CC&NE t Accept Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan CC&NE u Accept Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan CC&NE v Review preliminary draft S/CAP study discussing workplan resource needs and project funding opportunities CC&NE w Advance the San Francisquito Creek Flood Protection capital project (Reach 2) by the end of 2023, through Council’s JPA representation and any Council approvals involved. HS&EB ee Advance local and state housing interests through an HCD-compliant Housing Element (HSEB5) HS&EB ff Advance vision for North Ventura Coordinated Area by adopting a coordinated area plan (HSEB4) HS&EB 8 Construct preliminary schedule for starting new coordinated area plans for San Antonio Road, California Ave, Downtown, and El Camino Real HS&EB kk Respond to various Grand Jury recommendations related to Housing (HSEB 6, 17, 24) HS&EB ll Refine implementation of City’s SB9 objective development and urban lot split standards (HSEB 14) CH&S yy Update without interruption 911 dispatch system (CAD provider) once selected through procurement process (CHS4) CH&S aaa Approve updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CHS15) CH&S ccc Advance final construction phase of Public Safety Building and begin preparations for move-in (CHS9) CH&S eee Approve resources and consultant to study and develop seismic and resiliency ordinance (CHS20) Finally, there are eight or 11% of the 72 objectives in the Dropped/On Hold category, of which half were directed by Council to return for funding consideration during the FY 2024 Midyear review. Staff is reviewing these and expect the FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to be considered by Council in February 2024. Another two were also directed by Council to either discontinue or be considered in 2024 Council priority and objective setting. The last two are On Hold due to staffing constraints. Any non-dropped or unfinished 2023 objectives will be tracked Item 2A Item 2A Staff Report        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 4  Packet Pg. 10 of 127  3 8 5 9 and included in future review by the Council either at FY 2024 Midyear as directed, or as objectives in the 2024 Council Priority process for consideration. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT Although there are no additional direct resource impacts for the listed objectives during the 2023 calendar year, several other objectives were deferred during the FY2024 Budget Adoption process for reconsideration at the FY 2024 midyear review. Those are identified with an * in Attachment A and noted in Attachment B. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT In March 2023, Council was presented with community engagement plans based on the selected 2023 Priorities and adopted objectives. There are various levels of community engagement and communications to support each project. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Council informational report on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because the Council review of 2023 Priority Objectives is continuing administrative or maintenance activity. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(2). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2023 Priority Objectives Summary Table Attachment B: 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada Item 2A Item 2A Staff Report        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 5  Packet Pg. 11 of 127   2023 City Council Priorities and Objectives  Calendar Q4 Update # Objective Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ER  &T CC&  NE HS&  EB CH&  S Support Economic Recovery and Business Transition a Adopt a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy x x x x b Implement or upgrade electronic plan review software without interruption to the permitting process (ERT 9)x x x x c Implement recommendations in Building and Permit Review Report conducted by the City Auditor*** x x x d Begin stakeholder engagement and implementation of new business tax (Measure K)x x x x x Focus on Commercial Corridors, Downtown and California Ave e Begin implementation of next phase of parklet regulations to the community x x f Evaluate opportunities for New Parking Facilities in the University Ave Downtown and direct next steps (ERT 10)x x g Align Business Improvement District (BID) priorities and investments to the Comprehensive ED Strategy(ERT1)***x h Select consultant to conduct a study that informs the development of a permanent car‐free streets ordinance (ERT 6 & 7)x x x i Approve concept plan for University Ave streetscape and provide direction on capital project funding (ERT 5)x x j Extend temporary closure for car free streets (ERT 6 & 7)x x x k Provide direction on citywide retail zoning code changes including retail preservation and neighborhood commercial district specific  regulations and CUP thresholds (ERT 4, 12, 13)***x Climate Change Protection l Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) through purchase of meters/equipment for installation (CCPA7)***x m Approve consultant to update Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan x x x n Approve municipal code amendments for advancing S/CAP goals (specifically facilitate photovoltaic, energy storage system, electric  vehicle charging station, and heat pump (water/furnace) installations) (CCPA1)x x o Approve S/CAP Update and 3‐year workplan (CCPA4)x x p Begin first phase construction for grid modernization and consultant resources to plan for gas transition***x q Install first 1,000 heat pump water heaters through the advanced pilot program and approve expanded full‐scale program***x r Approve advanced pilot program for whole residential home electrification by the end of 2023 (targeted areas)***x s Approve commercial rooftop HVAC electrification advanced pilot program***x t Accept Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan***x x u Accept Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan***x x v Review preliminary draft S/CAP study discussing workplan resource needs and project funding opportunities***x 2 Engage youth in implementation of climate change initiatives, objectives, and goals x x 7 Discuss plans for commercial dewatering requirements x Climate Change Adaptation: Flood Protection w Advance the San Francisquito Creek Flood Protection capital project (Reach 2) by the end of 2023, through Council’s JPA representation  and any Council approvals involved.*** x x x Secure funding and approve construction for the Newell Bridge replacement project; advocacy with State legislators educating on project  funding needs (CHS10)***x x 5 Determine next steps for sea level rise and adaptation plan*x x Natural Environment x y Approve operations and maintenance agreements with Valley Water purified water facility at LATP Area B (CCPA3)***x z Adopt appropriate changes to the revised Tree Protection Ordinance*** x 4 Initiate zoning changes consistent with the Comprehensive Plan regarding creek corridor setbacks x x x 6 Initiate evaluation of strategies to protect natural habitats such as bird safe glass, wildlife protection from light pollution, etc x x Advance Renter Protection Policies aa Approve access to rental units by establishing security deposit limits x x bb Provide protections to renters by considering expansion of the just cause eviction ordinance (HSEB16)x x x cc Implement a rental registry to inform future renter protection policies  (HSEB15)x x x Advance Housing Plans dd Expand housing opportunities through the initiation of a Downtown Housing Plan: approval of project funding and a consultant contract  (HSEB10)***x x x ee Advance local and state housing interests through a HCD‐compliant Housing Element (HSEB5)***x ff Advance vision for North Ventura Coordinated Area by adopting a coordinated area plan (HSEB4)***x gg Create new affordable housing opportunities through funding such as a housing land trust, in particular, CalCHA***x hh Explore opportunities to regulate short term‐rentals with Council committee* x 8 Construct preliminary schedule for starting new coordinated area plans for San Antonio Road, California Ave, Downtown, and El Camino  Real***x x Implement Housing Production Policies ii Codify permanent standards related to the City local SB9 implementation ordinance (HSEB 14)x x jj Approve adjusted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to facilitate production and meet HCD requirements (HSEB9)x x kk Respond to various Grand Jury recommendations related to Housing (HSEB 6, 17, 24)***x ll Refine implementation of City’s SB9 objective development and urban lot split standards (HSEB 14)***x mm Adopt an ordinance amending the development standards for Stanford‐owned housing opportunity sites x x nn Rezone carryover housing opportunity sites for by‐right development when developed with 20% lower income affordable housing  units***x oo Adopt an ordinance to implement revised development standards for certain properties located in the GM/ROLM to allow for densities up  to 90 units/acre x x 9 Evaluate RHNA housing allocation and encourage housing production that reflects the needs of the community x x 10 Establish an ad hoc committee on housing to review housing policies x x Support Unhoused Service Initiatives pp Begin construction in partnership with LifeMoves for Palo Alto Homekey project to provide transitional housing and services for unhoused  residents (HSEB13)x x x qq Develop a citywide strategy to connect unhoused residents to housing and services*x x Mental & Physical Health and Belonging rr Complete reopening libraries to budgeted level (remains below pre‐pandemic levels) (CHS5)***x ss Approval of multi‐year agreement for provisions of animal shelter services (CHS1)***x tt Expand and enhance community special events with focus on inclusion (linked to activities in ERT)x x x uu Approve agreement with PAUSD on long term use of the Cubberley property (CHS2)***x vv Evaluate Recreation Wellness Center Feasibility (CHS14)***x 11 Evaluate increasing HSRAP funding during the FY 2024 budget process**x x 12 Facilitate a location for La Comida in North Palo Alto x 13 Increase support and funding for youth mental health*x Invest in Reliable Safety Infrastructure and Systems ww Support visible police presence by ensuring stable staffing (recruiting and retention) through hiring ahead program (CHS6)***x x xx Support a diverse community through extension of the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) program services to the community  through affirmation of continued City financial support x x yy Update without interruption 911 dispatch system (CAD provider) once selected through procurement process (CHS4)***x zz Begin construction of the Gas Main Replacement Project 24B*** x aaa Approve updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CHS15)***x x bbb Implement Foothills Fire Management Plan (CHS3)x x ccc Advance final construction phase of Public Safety Building and begin preparations for move‐in (CHS9)***x ddd Approve next steps for the rebuild of Fire Station No. 4 project (specifically design and entitlements) (CHS17)x x eee Approve resources and consultant to study and develop seismic and resiliency ordinance (CHS20)***x x Reduction of Noise and Air Quality Pollution x fff Update gas‐powered leaf blower ordinance and enforcement plan (CHS16)x x x ggg Implement a strategy for the provision and promotion of unleaded fuel at Palo Alto Airport (CHS12)x x hhh Approval of quiet zone implementation (rail/train crossings)x x x iii Continue engagement with San Francisco Airport on SFO's Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) project and other potential  opportunities to decrease SFO noise impacts on Palo Alto (CHS11)x x x *Council objective to be reconsidered in 2024 Midyear review **Council objective referred back to committee for review ***Council objective to be reconsidered in 2024 Priority Process Total 72 Economic Recovery & Transition (ER&T) CLIMATE CHANGE & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (CC&NE) HOUSING FOR SOCIAL & ECONOMIC BALANCE (HS&EB) COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY (CH&S) Estimated  Completion Council Priority  Crossover ATTACHMENT A Item 2A Item 2A. Attachment A - 2023 Priority Objectives Summary Table        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 6  Packet Pg. 12 of 127  2023 Council Priorities and Objectives Update  Calendar Q4 Update (October‐December)  Overall   The year‐end review of 2023 Council Objectives reveals an overall completion rate of 50% when  considering the 72 Objectives, or about 72% of ether Completed or On Track with new Council  direction, when discounting the six (6) Council directed objectives that were either Dropped or  placed On Hold.   ECONOMIC RECOVERY & TRANSITION (ER&T)  ERBT a. Adopt a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy  Lead Dept.  CMO Steve Guagliardo  Status:   Completed Estimated Completion: Q3 Project Description:  Adopt a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that will provide foundational guiding  principles and framework to inform, and guide continued wok to support and actively promote the  City’s economic vitality.  Update:  On August 14, the City Council accepted and approved the comprehensive Economic Development  Strategy prepared by Streetscape, the City’s consultant for the report. Streetsense was contracted to  develop a market‐informed economic development strategy that will ensure Palo Alto's post‐COVID  competitiveness by identifying impactful public sector interventions, policies and investments for  which there is both need and consensus for action.  The report included three guiding principles and  several recommendations for staff and partners throughout the community to enhance economic  vibrancy.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 7  Packet Pg. 13 of 127    ERBT b. Implement or upgrade electronic plan review software without interruption to the  permitting process (ERT 9)  Lead Dept.  PDS Jessica Setiawan  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:   Conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a vendor to provide electronic plan review services  that integrates with the City's Accela permitting system.  Update:  The Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on August 22, 2022, and vendor selection was  concluded in Spring 2023. An extension for the current Electronic Plan Review software was granted  until the end of 2023. TruePoint Solutions was awarded by the City Council on December 4, 2023, to  continue implementing DigEplan as the City's Electronic Plan Review software. The upcoming five‐ year contract is set to commence in January 2024, and no significant process changes are anticipated  as part of the new contract.    ERBT c. Implement recommendations in Building and Permit Review Report conducted by the City  Auditor  Lead Dept.  PDS Sarah McRee  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description: In June 2022, an audit was completed on the permitting process in which the  Office of the City Auditor identified fifteen recommendations and opportunities for improvement.  Planning and Development Services drafted action plans for each item for implementation of  corrective actions.     Year 1 Milestones  Year 2 Milestones  Update:   Staff vacancies have delayed implementation of some audit recommendations, but progress has been  made on most of these actions to implement the permit process. In summer 2023, the Planning and  Development Services (PDS) released a new webpage to improve navigation for permit application  submittal, published additional user guides and updated application submittal checklists.     Various pilot initiatives have been implemented to facilitate more timely resolution of real‐time  construction related issues, over the counter issuance of minor permits and restoration of in‐person  or virtual appointments to test most efficient methods for application in‐take process. This effort is  providing information that will be used to formalize new procedures and technological upgrades and  improve application processing.     By Q4 staff will complete training on customer service expectations to enhance the customer  experience and reduce complaints. Currently, PDS staff is available to the public in person at the  development center Monday through Thursday and virtually every Friday.  The audit includes several  recommendations with tiered target completion dates. The Policy and Services Committee reviewed  the audit update in November; findings to be transmitted to the City Council in January 2024 to close  out this phase of the implementation.      ERBT d. Begin stakeholder engagement and implementation of new business tax (Measure K)  Lead Dept.  ASD Christine Paras  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 8  Packet Pg. 14 of 127    Measure K was passed by Palo Alto residents to establish a tax on businesses operating in the city.   The tax levies seven and one‐half cents per month for each square foot of space occupied by  businesses larger than 10,000 square feet (excludes grocery stores).  Update:  The City Council adopted advisory spending guidelines indicating its intent to spend tax proceeds on  train crossing and rail safety, affordable housing and unhoused services, and public safety services.  In  June 2023, Council approved the selection of a vendor for administration of the tax and Business  Registry Certificate Program.      Staff has completed several community engagement opportunities and information sessions were  hosted through December. A utility bill mailer was sent to commercial customers in September 2023  and a reminder post card was sent to businesses in December 2023, sharing the implementation  schedule and online resources available. The business tax filing and payment portal went live in  October 2023. Payment of the 2023 (calendar year) Business Tax was due January 1, 2024, and  the first quarterly (January ‐ March 2024) filing and payment is due April 1, 2024.      ERBT e. Begin implementation of next phase of parklet regulations to the community  Lead Dept.  PW/PDS/CMO/OOT     Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  In order to support business operations during the pandemic, outdoor dining and retail were allowed  to extend outdoors.  A temporary parklet program within City rights‐of‐way was adopted by Council  to facilitate economic recovery efforts and provide guidance on structure regulations.  The next phase  of the program formalizes the parklet program and creates a permanent ordinance.   Update:  The parklet program and permanent ordinance were completed on September 11, 2023. The next  phase of this project is implementation of the parklet standards which involves rolling out the  approved regulations to the parklet owners and  transitioning parklets established during the covid  emergency into compliance with the ongoing program.    Additionally, the City Council directed staff to work with the Architectural Review Board (ARB) to  prepare a prototype parklet standard to encourage consistency in design and facilitate new parklets in  the approved areas. The timeline to complete this portion of the assignment is Q3 2024.     ERBT f. Evaluate opportunities for New Parking Facilities in the University Ave Downtown and direct  next steps (ERT 10)  Lead Dept.  ASD Sonny Tong  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:   Explore the development of parking facilities in the University Ave Downtown using parking in‐lieu  fees; potentially in conjunction with an affordable housing project, as directed by the City Council  December 6, 2021 (CMR #13633).  Update:   At its December 11, 2023 meeting, the Council reviewed opportunities for both affordable housing  and new parking facilities in the University Ave Downtown and directed staff to resume work on a  new parking structure in the downtown core. This structure is planned  to be constructed on a City  surface parking lot,  previously this new facility was designed for the Hamilton/Waverley Lot D at 375  Hamilton Avenue. TStaff will resume this project in 2024.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 9  Packet Pg. 15 of 127     The Council also directed staff to pursue refined proposals for potential housing development  on City surface parking lot on Lytton / Kipling Lot T at 450 Lytton Avenue, or elsewhere, with  direction on key development goals. Staff is actively working on next steps to continue  researching parking implications.    ERBT g. Align Business Improvement District (BID) priorities and investments to the Comprehensive  Economic Development Strategy (ERT1)  Lead Dept.  CMO Steve Guagliardo  Status: On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Work with the Chamber of Commerce and Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association  (PADBPA) on the FY 2023 program and transfer of BID management.  Update:  This item remains on hold pending discussion of desired use of funds by the BID with the different  partners in the business community. Once resolved, Staff will resume work on this item. Staff  anticipates working in partnership with the Chamber to re‐establish support for the BID, explore  options for the future of BID management, and re‐instituting the BID levy. It will take significant work  to pursue those elements and the resumption of the BID is closely tied to other projects impacting  Downtown, such as the University Avenue Streetscape project.  On May 15, 2023 Council voted not to  levy assessments against businesses within the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District  for FY2024 (CMR:2303‐1184).    ERBT h. Select consultant to conduct a study that informs the development of a permanent car‐free  streets ordinance (ERT 6 & 7)  Lead Dept.  OOT Ozzy Arce  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  Select a consultant to conduct an Alternatives Study to look at different street configurations,  alternatives, and activations for California Avenue and Ramona Street. The study would also  recommend a design strategy for the streets and explore whether the streets should remain closed or  should open to vehicular traffic.   Update:  On November 6, 2023, the City Council directed staff to retain portions of California Avenue and  Ramona Street as car‐free zones on a permanent basis, and as a part of that work, return to Council  with a contract for consultant services to implement the direction. Staff fast‐tracked modifications to  the consultant scope of work to align with the direction, and was approved by Council at its  December 18, 2023 meeting. Project kick‐off is expected in January 2024 and provisional part‐time  staff are also expected to be on‐boarded to assist in facilitating this project in January 2024 too.  Additional funding for this staffing will be considered as necessary during the FY 2024 Mid‐Year  Budget Review.     ERBT i. Approve concept plan for University Ave streetscape and provide direction on capital  project funding (ERT 5)  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Complete data collection, develop concept alternatives, and prepare cost estimates, while  implementing the community engagement strategy approved by Council in the consultant contract.  Update:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 10  Packet Pg. 16 of 127    Staff has completed data collection and field surveys, held focus group meetings, a community  workshop, and an online survey to gather community needs and input to develop project alternatives.  Staff met with Council to review the preferred alternative in December 2023 and Council asked staff  to return to the Retail Ad Hoc Committee with draft alternatives that include variable sidewalks that  are comparable to the existing parklet outdoor dining space with a range of costs. Staff is proceeding  with this work in 2024 and aligning with the other Council referral regarding standard parklet program  design for the ongoing parklet program.    ERBT j. Extend temporary closure for car‐free streets (ERT 6 & 7)  Lead Dept.  OOT Ozzy Arce  Status:  Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:  In the interim, as car‐free street study is underway, extend temporary closure for car‐free streets for  California Avenue and Ramona Street.  Update:   At their November, 6, 2023 meeting, the City Council extended the City Manager’s authority to  temporarily close portions of California Avenue and Ramona Street through December 31, 2024.    ERBT k. Provide direction on citywide retail zoning code changes including retail preservation and  neighborhood commercial district specific regulations and CUP thresholds (ERT 4, 12, 13)  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024     Project Description:  Council directed staff and the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) to evaluate and propose  changes to enable Diverse Retail Uses in more retail sites, including food, medical, educational,  financial, and professional office uses citywide or by district, and evaluate ways the City can curate a  strong retail mix.  Update:  As part of the development of a comprehensive economic development strategy (ERT2), Streetsense  conducted a retail market analysis and outlined retail best practices and recommendations.  In  addition to Streetsense, Michael Baker International consulting firm is also concluding its findings on  retail preservation and commercial district‐level specific retail recommendations.  Data gathering,  including stakeholder interviews, are underway.  As this work develops, next steps will include draft  regulations for Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and Council review. At its August 14,  2023 meeting, Council expanded the scope of work for this project to include the creation of a Council  ad hoc and discussion of near and midterm initiatives to enhance retail land use and hotel  use.  Additional meetings are planned before the PTC in Q1 and Council review and direction is  anticipated in Q2 of calendar year 2024.        ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 11  Packet Pg. 17 of 127    CLIMATE CHANGE & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (CC&NE)      CC&NE l. Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) through purchase of  meters/equipment for installation (CCPA7)  Lead Dept.  UTL Dave Yuan  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2025     Project Description:  The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is upgrading the City’s utility metering system with electronic  meters to utilize grid technology called Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). AMI is becoming a  standard in the utilities industry, enabling interval utility usage data and time‐of‐use rates for homes  and businesses to the benefit of electric, natural gas, and water utility customers. CPAU will replace  old legacy electric meters with new advanced electric meters and retrofit existing water and gas  meters with AMI radios, starting with residential meters.  Update:  The City has begun full deployment of residential AMI meters.  Thus far, 10,000 of 75,000 electric, gas,  and water AMI meters have been installed. Depending on commercial availability of meters and radio  endpoints, CPAU will complete residential AMI deployment by end of 2024.  Due to supply chain  issues, the completion of electric commercial AMI meters has been moved out to mid‐2025.  Customers with AMI meters will be able to view their interval consumption pattern in the utilities  customer portal MyCPAU and receive water leak alerts starting in Q1 2024.      The City is partnering with Utility Partners of America (UPA) to exchange electric meter with a new  advanced electric meter and retrofit existing gas and water meters with AMI radios.  Utilities staff are  contacting customers directly by mail and email to notify them when their area is scheduled for AMI  installation. Once on‐site, UPA will attempt to notify a resident by knocking on the front door or  ringing the doorbell. If UPA cannot contact the customer in person, they will leave a door hanger to  inform them about the status of meter installation.    CC&NE m. Approve consultant to update Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan  Lead Dept.  OOT Ozzy Arce  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:   Approve the contract for consultant services to assist with the update of the City’s Bicycle and  Pedestrian Transportation Plan, which was last updated in 2012.  Update:    The City Council approved the contract with the consultant Kittelson & Associates on June 19, 2023,  and the project is anticipated to take 18‐24 months (summer 2023 through summer 2025). A full  project status of the BPTP can be found in an information memo on the January 22, 2024 City Council  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 12  Packet Pg. 18 of 127    Agenda. The project is currently in its first phase of community engagement to introduce the effort  and present the schedule, plus begin establishing the project goals and vision. The project team  visited the City’s PABAC, CSTSC, PTC, Rail Committee, and PRC is scheduled for January. The next  phase includes the release of the Existing Conditions Analyses that evaluates the bicycle level of traffic  stress, major barriers, safety and collision data, and estimates existing and future walking and biking  activity. This baseline information will help inform and shape the priority projects, programs, and  policies found in the Plan Update document as well as the future bicycle network. Additional rail  crossing locations will be identified early in network development.      CC&NE n. Approve municipal code amendments for advancing S/CAP goals (specifically facilitate  photovoltaic, energy storage system, electric vehicle charging station, and heat pump  (water/furnace) installations) (CCPA1)  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  Identify municipal code amendments that may impede installation of electrification systems and  recommend changes after public review before the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) and Planning  and Transportation Commission (PTC) and transmit recommendations to the City Council.  Update:  In response to PTC recommended ordinance changes in December 2022, additional research and  recommendations pertaining to setbacks for presumptive compliance with the City’s noise ordinance,  and the consolidation of a single ordinance, was reviewed in September 2023.  At the time of this  report, final recommendations were adopted by the Council in October 2023, and is therefore  considered completed.    CC&NE o. Approve S/CAP Update and 3‐year workplan (CCPA4)  Lead Dept.  PWD Christine Luong  Status:  Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:  With the guidance of the S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee, finalize the updated S/CAP Goals and Key Actions  and strategy for residential electrification in fall 2022 and bring to Council for acceptance, with  expected Council adoption of the full S/CAP Update and CEQA document in spring 2023.   Update:  The Council meetings on September 27 and October 3, 2022, included comprehensive discussions on  the S/CAP update and the S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee’s work and recommendations, including results  of community engagement efforts to date. Council accepted the full set of the draft S/CAP Goals and  Key Actions; approved multiple actions allowing the new Advanced Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot  Program to commence; and adopted a new goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. At its June 5,  2023, meeting, Council adopted the updated S/CAP, approved certification of the S/CAP under the  California Environmental Quality Act and approved the S/CAP Three‐Year Work Plan. Staff are  currently implementing the S/CAP Three‐Year Work Plan.    CC&NE p. Begin first phase construction for grid modernization and consultant resources to plan for  gas transition  Lead Dept.  S/CAP  (UTL)  Jonathan Abendschein S/CAP (Tomm Marshall ‐electric)/Matt Zucca ‐ gas)  Status:  Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 13  Packet Pg. 19 of 127    The City’s planned grid modernization project includes the modernization of the systematic grid and  incorporates the Goals and Key Actions from the Grid Modernization Study to prepare the grid for  widespread electrification in support of the S/CAP goal of an 80 percent carbon reduction by 2030. A  study is also planned to evaluate the financial and infrastructure needs to manage the gas utility as  gas sales decline.  Update:  The first phase of the Grid Modernization Study has concluded, it evaluated capacity requirements  needed for electrification.  Design for construction in the pilot neighborhood and the first Phase of  modernization is in progress. Initial construction to prepare the area for construction is in progress.  The exact start date of major construction is dependent upon the acquisition of materials that have  been impacted by high demand and supply chain shortages. Major construction is forecasted to start  at the beginning of the second quarter of 2024. To gain efficiencies in construction, the fiber to the  premises and the grid modernization project design and construction are being coordinated so that  they can be constructed in parallel to minimize community disruption.     Staff is working to retain consulting services to develop a model of the gas system to analyze future  gas infrastructure requirements and evaluate potential impacts of future modifications to the gas  system. Staff has started to prepare an RFP to retain consulting services and anticipates commencing  work on the model development during the first half of 2024.  A project manager has been assigned  to the development of the RFP, but staff are still being identified for management of the gas  conversion program.    CC&NE q. Install first 1,000 heat pump water heaters through the advanced pilot program and  approve expanded full‐scale program  Lead Dept.  S/CAP  (UTL/PW)  Jonathan Abendschein   Status: Behind Schedule  Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Launch the Advanced Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot Program approved by Council and achieve 1,000  heat pump water heater installations (if supported by demand) by the end of 2023.   Develop and  seek approval for an expanded water heater program.  Update:  The Pilot Program was officially launched in March of 2023. Interest has been very high, however staff  turnover at the City and at both companies contracted with the City to operate the program made it  difficult to process the high number of signups. All backlogs except the inspection backlog have been  cleared as of Q4 and outreach has ramped up to generate more signups. As of December 7,2023 over  200 installations had been completed. Demand remains at 5‐15 new signups each week, but  significantly higher demand is needed to result in 20 installations per week, the amount needed to  reach its goal of 1,000 water heater replacements each year. Staff engaged with the S/CAP  Committee and Working Group on potential program improvements and has started a program  improvement effort. Slower turnaround times for projects and communication gaps that early  participants experienced have been largely resolved and staff intends to introduce additional  improvements to enhance the program, such as an emergency replacement program.          ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 14  Packet Pg. 20 of 127    CC&NE r. Approve advanced pilot program for whole residential home electrification by the end of  2023 (targeted areas)  Lead Dept.  S/CAP  (UTL/PW)  Jonathan Abendschein   Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  In parallel with the overall S/CAP process, the S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee and four working group  teams will develop a strategy to advance residential electrification for Council’s approval and begin  implementation of a pilot program in modernized neighborhoods in 2024.    Update:  This program is partially designed and can draw on provisions in existing contracts with program  operators to provide various residential electrification services beyond just heat pump water heaters.  Council has also approved participation in the State’s GoGreen Home Financing Program. These  features and others can be part of a pilot whole home electrification program, and this effort will also  draw on program improvements identified for the Advanced Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot Program.  The design of this program is delayed in part to allow the improvement plan for the heat pump water  heater pilot program to be further developed and implemented in case there are improvements that  should be incorporated into a future whole home program as well.    CC&NE s. Approve commercial rooftop HVAC electrification advanced pilot program  Lead Dept.  UTL Jonathan Abendschein  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Continue to run existing pilot program to do a limited number of pilot projects with commercial  kitchen electrification and electrification of commercial air conditioning (specifically rooftop packaged  heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units). Design an advanced pilot program focused on  rooftop HVAC meant to prove a scalable, high participation business model.  Update:  A business pilot program for electrification of commercial kitchens and heating, ventilation, and air  conditioning (HVAC) units is currently underway and early projects are being evaluated.  The results  will be used to inform a future larger scale advanced pilot program for rooftop HVAC. Staff has  researched and analyzed options to prepare for an advanced pilot program. Staff intends to issue an  RFP for an operator for the new program design, with additional Council approvals and program  implementation in 2024.    CC&NE t. Accept Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan  Lead Dept.  UTL/PWD Jonathan Abendschein   Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   Develop a strategic plan for the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support EV  growth in Palo Alto. Define the City’s role and funding needs. Evaluate strategies for efficient  electrification and EV charging to reduce grid impacts. Coordinate with the Reliability and Resiliency  Strategic Plan on the electric grid impacts and benefits of EV charging and strategies to mitigate the  impacts and take advantage of opportunities.  Update:   The Council approved Policy Guidelines for this study on June 5, 2023, as part of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP  Work Plan and approved funding for the study as part of the FY 2024 budget on June 19, 2023. Staff  discussed the scope of the study with the S/CAP Committee and Working Group in August 2023 and  released a consultant RFP soon after. Staff’s goal is to get the consulting contract approved by early  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 15  Packet Pg. 21 of 127    2024.  While the project is moving forward and making progress, development of an RFP and contract  award is a multi‐month process.  Council can expect to approve the EV Strategic Plan in 2024.      CC&NE u. Accept Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan  Lead Dept.  UTL Jonathan Abendschein   Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   Develop a strategic plan for the integration of new technologies such as distributed energy resources  (solar, battery to grid, battery storage, and self‐forming grids), load management and control  technologies, and advanced grid automation and protection into the City’s electric distribution system  with the goal of improving electric grid reliability and utility customer and neighborhood resiliency.  Coordinate with the EV Strategic Plan to identify the role of EV charging (including EV to grid and EV  to home) in electric grid reliability and resiliency.  Update:   The Council approved Policy Guidelines for this study on June 5, 2023, as part of the 2023‐2025 S/CAP  Work Plan and approved funding for the study as part of the FY 2024 budget on June 19, 2023. Staff  presented a draft plan to the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) in December 2023. The UAC  recommended it to Council for approval. Staff intends to seek Council acceptance of the plan in  February 2024.     CC&NE v. Review preliminary draft S/CAP study discussing workplan resource needs and project  funding opportunities  Lead Dept.  UTL   Jonathan Abendschein  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Complete an analysis of the funding needs for full scale implementation of the S/CAP Climate Action  Goals and Key Actions, including identifying and estimating costs for additional emissions reductions  to achieve the 80x30 goal. Identify potential funding sources.  Update:  The Council approved funding for the study as part of the FY 2024 Budget on June 19, 2023. Staff  discussed the scope of the study with the S/CAP Committee and Working Group in August 2023 and  released a consultant RFP soon after.  A consulting contract is scheduled for Council review and  approval on January 16, 2024 with work for review of a preliminary plan expected during calendar  year 2024.    CC&NE 2. Engage youth in implementation of climate change initiatives, objectives, and goals  Lead Dept.  PWD Christine Luong  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  At the October 3, 2022 Council meeting, Council expressed the need to engage youth more actively in  sustainability and climate action initiatives. Engaging youth is a key component of S/CAP  implementation.  Update:   Staff are engaging youth in several ways:   1. Staff invited a high school student to join the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) Ad Hoc  Working Group to provide a youth perspective on the City’s sustainability and climate action work.  The student is an active participant in the S/CAP Ad Hoc Working Group.     ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 16  Packet Pg. 22 of 127    2. On‐going discussions with leadership of the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition (PASCC) on best  ways to partner on sustainability and climate action. Staff and PASCC are working to initiate a Youth  Climate Advisory Board in early 2024.     3. Staff initiated a “Climate Action & Youth Engagement” special project to develop a strategy to  engage youth in implementation of the S/CAP and its associated initiatives, and partner with Palo Alto  Unified School District to develop a strategy to educate PAUSD students about the benefits of climate  action and the various City programs supporting climate action. The Special Project is almost  complete, and staff will be meeting with PAUSD staff to share ideas.     4. Youth outreach and engagement is a key component of both the electrification marketing plan and  the overall sustainability and climate action communications strategy.    CC&NE 7. Discuss plans for commercial dewatering requirements  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status:  Dropped Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description: Review impacts of new dewatering requirements and potentially make  suggestions for improvements.    Update: This project was not selected by the Finance Committee to move forward. There were not  enough commercial projects in construction since the new regulations took effect to provide a good  data set.     CC&NE w. Advance the San Francisquito Creek Flood Protection capital project (Reach 2) by the end  of 2023, through Council’s JPA representation and any Council approvals involved.  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status:  Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   Advance the San Francisquito Creek Flood Protection capital project (Reach 2) by the end of 2023,  through Council’s JPA representation and any Council approvals involved.  Update:   Staff continues to work with the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Board (SFCJPA) member  agencies to coordinate other Reach 2 projects with the Newell Road Bridge replacement project. The  remaining Reach 2 projects (top of bank, creek‐widening, Pope‐Chaucer Bridge Replacement) are on  hold pending creek model redesign based on recent winter storm results. SFCJPA hired a consultant  for a third‐party review of the hydraulic model for the Reach 2 project design work and is finalizing  the report and determining next steps for alternatives.    CC&NE x. Secure funding and approve construction for the Newell Bridge replacement project;  advocacy with State legislators educating on project funding needs (CHS10)  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status:  On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Complete design and right‐of‐way acquisition, obtain regulatory permits, and seek programming of  construction funding by Caltrans to allow construction to begin in calendar year 2024.  Update:  Staff received 100% design and cost estimates in March 2023 and submitted updated funding  requests for approval to Caltrans for revised construction estimate, additional right‐of‐way  compensation and to accelerate construction funding to Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (from FY 2026).  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 17  Packet Pg. 23 of 127    Regulatory permits for work in the creek are also required.  A revised permit application for Newell  Road Bridge and was submitted in August. The right‐of‐way appraisal and acquisition started in  January 2023. Staff and consultants are working with the individual property owners to secure  permanent and temporary easements. Right‐of‐way and permitting is anticipated to be completed in  2024, with bidding of the project in early 2024 and construction to start in summer 2024. Fourth  quarter activities include meeting with property owners to discuss the easement offers, finalizing  agreements, coordinating with PG&E, and responding to questions from regulatory agencies for the  right‐of‐way and permitting.     CC&NE 5. Determine next steps for sea level rise and adaptation plan  Lead Dept.  PWD Julie Weiss  Status: On Hold  Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Determine next steps for Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan pending memo anticipated from United  States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) explaining plans and timeline for shoreline levee  improvements.  Update:  The USACE sent a memo in Q2 explaining the results of its Feasibility Study. Valley Water sent a letter  to USACE with combined feedback and requests for additional clarifications from Valley Water, Palo  Alto, Mountain View, Valley Water and CalTrans. The USACE response has not yet been received, but  is anticipated in the first quarter of 2024. The USACE study may influence the direction of Palo Alto’s  Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan. In addition, in late 2023, new state legislation–SB272 Sea Level Rise:  Planning and Adaptation was passed which may also significantly influence the direction and scope of  Palo Alto’s Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan development. SB272 requires a Bay Area regional sea level  rise adaptation plan and harmonized sub‐regional plans. Subregions and required plan components  will be identified by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission by the end of 2024.    Staff is working to continue progress where it can for sea level rise planning. Staff met with several  City departments during summer and fall for feedback on sea level rise and shallow groundwater  mapping tools for staff planning use. Staff anticipates that this feedback will be incorporated into the  City’s suite of online GIS maps in Q1 2024. A City contract with AECOM was extended to  accommodate work anticipated through the mid 2027. Staff is working to identify other areas where  progress can be made in light of the pending USACE study and new SB272 legislation.    CC&NE y. Approve operations and maintenance agreements with Valley Water purified water  facility at LATP Area B (CCPA3)  Lead Dept.  PWD Karin North  Status:  On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  In partnership with Valley Water, discuss the project at a Council study session, and negotiate  agreements between the City and Valley Water necessary for the project to proceed.  Update:  The purpose of the project is to increase water reused from the Regional Water Quality Control Plant  by working with Valley Water to purify the water in a future Regional Purified Water Project that is  proposed to be located at the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant location.  On April 10, 2023, Council  approved the Funding Agreement with Valley Water for reimbursement of costs incurred in support  of the Regional Purified Water Project. In June 2023, Valley Water and Palo Alto’s Joint Recycled  Water Committee met to discuss updates on recycled water and purified water projects within Santa  Clara County.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 18  Packet Pg. 24 of 127      Staff returned to Council on November 6, 2023 for a closed session to discuss lease terms and will  return to Council in 2024 with draft lease agreements and draft operations and maintenance terms.  The development of new agreements is taking longer than anticipated as staff continues to negotiate  agreements. The operations and maintenance agreements are also dependent on information from  the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding discharge requirements, and the state expects to  release that information in 2024.    CC&NE z. Adopt appropriate changes to the revised Tree Protection Ordinance  Lead Dept.  PWD Peter Gollinger  Status: Completed  Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Consider potential improvements to the revised Tree Protection Ordinance as directed by Council at  its adoption, with review by Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) and Parks and Recreation  Commission (PRC) before Council consideration.  Update:  On June 19, 2023, Council held a study session reviewing the implementation of the revised Tree  Protection Ordinance to date. Staff is evaluating feedback from recent PTC and PRC study sessions  and will bring potential improvements to the tree ordinance to Council in January of 2024. The  potential improvements to the ordinance were ready for Council consideration in December 2023 but  were moved to 2024 due to constrained Council agendas in December.    CC&NE 4. Initiate zoning changes consistent with the Comprehensive Plan regarding creek corridor  setbacks  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2     Project Description: Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to Title 18 to implement  Comprehensive Plan Programs N3.3.1 and N3.3.2. These programs would explore a 150’ setback along  natural creeks in open space and rural areas west of Foothill Expressway with some exceptions and  provide a border of native riparian vegetation at least 30’ along the creek bank. This project will also  include stakeholder involvement to establish appropriate setback requirements that reflect the  varying natural and channelized conditions along creeks east of Foothill Expressway.   Update:   Staff has engaged a consultant to begin work in January with an anticipated completion before the  end of FY 2024.      CC&NE 6. Initiate evaluation of strategies to protect natural habitats such as bird safe glass, wildlife  protection from light pollution, etc  Lead Dept.  PDS Rachael Tanner  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:   Strengthen and extend protections to local and migrating birds with changes to bird‐safe glass in new  development and reduce nighttime light pollution with updated standards intended to improve  wildlife habitat conditions.   Update:   Staff has initiated work and is beginning the community outreach and information gathering phase;  updated standards to be reviewed by the PTC and ARB before presenting an ordinance to Council in  2024.  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 19  Packet Pg. 25 of 127    HOUSING FOR SOCIAL & ECONOMIC BALANCE (HS&EB)      HS&EB aa. Approve access to rental units by establishing security deposit limits  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:  Prepare an ordinance to establish a security deposit limit at 1.5 times the monthly rent.   Update:  Council completed 2nd reading of Ordinance 5589 June 19, 2023.    HS&EB bb. Provide protections to renters by considering expansion of the just cause eviction  ordinance (HSEB16)  Lead Dept.  PDS Rebecca Atkinson  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  Prepare an ordinance to amend just cause eviction regulations to include properties built within the  last 15 years, excluding units occupied less than a year or single‐family homes not owned by a  corporation or renters who live in a duplex when one unit is owner occupied.  Update:  Ordinance 5589 came into effect July 20, 2023, to extend just cause eviction protections to more  rental units in Palo Alto than what were currently covered by State law, namely by extending  protections to properties receiving a certificate of occupancy within the last 15 years. City Council  took action on August 7, 2023, to extend eviction protections to more rental units by reducing the  minimum time period required for renters to qualify for just cause eviction protections.     HS&EB cc. Implement a rental registry to inform future renter protection policies (HSEB15)  Lead Dept.  PDS Rebecca Atkinson  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4     Project Description:  Begin discussion with Policy and Services Committee to expand, redesign, and recommend an  implementation strategy for an updated rental survey including, proposed fees, resources, and a  timeline.  Update:  On September 13, 2022, the Policy and Services Committee was presented with recommendations to  expand, redesign, and recommend an implementation strategy for an updated rental survey including  proposed fees, resources, and timeline.      ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 20  Packet Pg. 26 of 127    In February 2023, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Rental Registry Program  software solutions and professional services. Subsequently, the City received proposals and is  currently in the evaluation and selection process.    In May 2023, both the Human Relations Commission (HRC) and the Planning & Transportation  Commission (PTC) provided recommendations on the Rental Registry Program and draft Ordinance.     The City Council Housing Ad Hoc Committee reviewed the draft program on August 31, 2023.     On November 27, 2023, City Council held a public hearing on the Residential Rental Registry Program  ordinance that adds a new PAMC Chapter 9.65 to establish the program. City Council approved the  first reading of the ordinance and a second reading of the ordinance occurred on December 18, 2023.     HS&EB dd. Expand housing opportunities through the initiation of a Downtown Housing Plan:  approval of project funding and a consultant contract (HSEB10)  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Council to consider accepting an $800K grant from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to  develop a downtown housing master plan intended to spur greater housing production in proximity  to fixed transit centers.  Update:  In April 2022 Council authorized the City Manager to accept an $800K grant from Metropolitan  Transportation Commission (MTC) to develop a downtown housing master plan intended to spur  greater housing production in proximity to fixed transit centers.  Council also initiated a planning  process, directing staff to identify goals for a Downtown Housing Plan.     An RFP was re‐released in February 2023 and a consultant has been identified. The consultant  contract award was expected to be presented to Council in Fall 2023.  This project has been delayed  one quarter due to insufficient responses to the initial RFP and recognition that additional funds may  be required to initiate the assignment. In addition, PDS staffing resources were impacted with a  recent vacancy causing a slow‐down in progress on task.    A contract is expected to be acted upon by the City Council in January 2024.    HS&EB ee. Advance local and state housing interests through an HCD‐compliant Housing Element  (HSEB5)  Lead Dept.  PDS Jonathan Lait  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Prepare for Council adoption and California Department of Housing and Community Development  (HCD) certification of an updated housing element that advances the City’s housing policy interests,  meets applicable state housing requirements, and demonstrates compliance with the City’s regional  housing needs assessment. The Housing Element will incorporate prior Council direction on other  housing topics, including outstanding items from the 2018/2019 Housing Work Plan and recent renter  protection policy initiatives adopted by the City Council. The Housing Element will include an  implementation schedule to complete various policies over the next eight‐year housing cycle.  Update:  The draft Housing Element was adopted by Council on May 8, 2023 and submitted to HCD for a 60‐ day review.   ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 21  Packet Pg. 27 of 127      The City received comments back from the State Housing and Community Development department  on August 4, 2023. HCD has identified a number of topics that require further attention and  refinement. Staff is reviewing the letter and is making adjustments to the housing sites inventory,  refinements to programs and providing additional information requested by HCD. It is anticipated a  joint City Council / Planning and Transportation Commission will review housing element revisions in  Q1 2024.     HS&EB ff. Advance vision for North Ventura Coordinated Area by adopting a coordinated area plan  (HSEB4)  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Create a coordinated area plan for North Ventura to facilitate development of a walkable, mixed‐use  neighborhood with multifamily housing, commercial services, and well‐defined connections to transit,  bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.  Update:  Staff conducted study sessions with the PTC and Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review the draft  NVCAP in early June. Staff plans for an additional study session with the ARB late summer. Following  this, the CEQA document will be finalized and released for public comment early Fall.  Council  certification of the CEQA document and Plan adoption is targeted for December 2023.  The NVCAP  document is based on latest Council direction and does not take into consideration any future action  the City Council may take with respect to the Development Agreement application for 340 Portage. If  alignment between a future action on the DA and NVCAP is desired, additional consultant funding  would be required and the estimated completion date would adjust to Q2 2024.     Staffing vacancies and contract negotiations with the primary consultant have delayed completion of  the plan document and environmental review. A contract extension is anticipated to be sent to the  Council in Q1 with project completion now scheduled for the end of Q3 2024.    HS&EB gg. Create new affordable housing opportunities through funding such as a housing land  trust, in particular, CalCHA  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Create new affordable housing opportunities through funding such as a housing land trust, in  particular, California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA).  Update:  This task has not been resourced due to staff vacancies and other competing Council priority policy  assignments.     HS&EB hh. Explore opportunities to regulate short term‐rentals with Council committee  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Explore opportunities to regulate short term‐rentals with Council committee.  Update:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 22  Packet Pg. 28 of 127    This task has not been resourced due to staff vacancies and other competing policy assignments. Per  Council direction, staff will revisit funding opportunities for this item during the FY 2024 Budget  midyear review.    HS&EB 8. Construct preliminary schedule for starting new coordinated area plans (CAPs) for San  Antonio Road, California Ave, Downtown, and El Camino Real  Lead Dept.  PDS Jonathan Lait  Status: Not Started Estimated Completion: 2024     Project Description:   Development of a preliminary schedule for a CAP for San Antonio is a priority. Other CAP areas are of  interest for Quarter 4 but currently area a lower priority.  Update:   This task was deferred to the City Council’s 2024 Priorities and objectives discussion where staff will  identify a tentative project schedule to initiate Council‐directed coordinated area plans.  However,  there has been preliminary progress on this project.  Staff is working with city planning students from  Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to develop a concept plan for the San Antonio Corridor area. A concept plan  will help guide future development in the study area and address the need for resident‐serving land  uses such as parks and access to neighborhood schools, transportation solutions, and more. The  boundaries of the corridor include San Antonio Road from U.S. Highway 101 to Alma Street.    HS&EB ii. Codify permanent standards related to the City local SB9 implementation ordinance  (HSEB 14)  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:  Prepare an ordinance to codify interim SB‐9 requirements into the local zoning regulations.   Update:  The City Council approved this ordinance for second reading on June 12, 2023.    HS&EB jj. Approve adjusted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to facilitate production and  meet HCD requirements (HSEB9)  Lead Dept.  PDS Garrett Sauls  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:   Adopt an Ordinance That Changes Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapters 18.04, 18.09, 18.10, 18.12, and  18.40 related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures. Environmental Assessment:  Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public  Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302 and  15305.  Update:   Council approved Ordinance 5585 on May 15, 2023 with the second reading on June 5, 2023. The  Ordinance is now in effect.    HS&EB kk. Respond to various Grand Jury recommendations related to Housing (HSEB 6, 17, 24)  Lead Dept.  PDS Clare Campbell  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 23  Packet Pg. 29 of 127    Recommendation 3. Submit a recommended communication strategy to the City Council to increase  community support for affordable housing.    Recommendation 4. Update format of future comprehensive plan and housing element annual  reports; conduct a ‘lessons learned’ analysis of the NVCAP process.    Recommendation 12b. requires further analysis and outreach to discuss with Santa Clara County the  possibility of entering a memorandum of understanding to leverage Measure A funds.    Update:  Staff vacancies and competing priorities have resulted in a delay completing the Grand Jury  recommendations; one recommendation requires completion of the NVCAP process before this task  can be completed, potentially extending this task to 2024 Q3. Staff is not aware of any legal deadlines  impacted by extending and will engage the City Council Housing Ad Hoc on the remaining outstanding  recommendations; 3, 4, and 12b in Q1 2024.    HS&EB ll. Refine implementation of City’s SB9 objective development and urban lot split standards  (HSEB 14)  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   Prepare a resolution that updates the City’s objective standards related to SB‐9 development and lot  split standards. This project is distinguished from the ordinance task in HS&EB ii, which as an  ordinance the made code changes to reflect changes in state law whereas this task refines specific,  objective development standards. These changes will be reviewed by Council as a resolution as  opposed to an ordinance.   Update:   Staff presented to the ARB and to the Planning and Transportation Commission the project and  received feedback on the program. Outreach to architect and neighborhood groups has been  conducted. The ARB reviewed the standards over three meetings in the spring of 2022 and again over  three meetings in the fall and continued the item to December 21, 2023 for further discussion and  refinement. This additional work has pushed the completion timeline out one quarter with project  completion anticipated in Q1 2024.      HS&EB mm. Adopt an ordinance amending the development standards for Stanford‐owned housing  opportunity sites  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:   Resolution Amending the Land Use Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and an Ordinance  Amending Title 18 (Zoning) to Implement Housing Element Program 1.1A and 1.1B  Update:   The City Council adopted the ordinance changes on December 18, 2023.            ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 24  Packet Pg. 30 of 127    HS&EB nn. Rezone carryover housing opportunity sites for by‐right development when developed  with 20% lower income affordable housing units  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   Resolution Amending the Land Use Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and an Ordinance  Amending Title 18 (Zoning) to Implement Housing Element Program 1.1A and 1.1B  Update:   The PTC reviewed revised standards in December and City Council will consider this on the Consent  Calendar in January 2024.     HS&EB oo. Adopt an ordinance to implement revised development standards for certain properties  located in the GM/ROLM to allow for densities up to 90 units/acre  Lead Dept.  PDS Amy French  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:   Resolution Amending the Land Use Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and an Ordinance  Amending Title 18 (Zoning) to Implement Housing Element Program 1.1A and 1.1B  Update:    The City Council adopted the ordinance changes on December 18, 2023.      HS&EB 9. Evaluate RHNA housing allocation and encourage housing production that reflects the  needs of the community  Lead Dept.  PDS Jonathan Lait  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:   This work item is merged with HS&EB ee related to the adoption of a certified the Housing Element.  The Housing Element is the City’s policy document that distributes RHNA allocation throughout the  City in a manner that reflects the Council’s future housing production and goals for the community.  Update:   The draft Housing Element was adopted by Council on May 8, 2023 and submitted to HCD for a 60‐ day review.     The City received comments back from the State Housing and Community Development department  on August 4, 2023. HCD has identified a number of topics that require further attention and  refinement. Staff is reviewing the letter and is making adjustments to the housing sites inventory,  refinements to programs and providing additional information requested by HCD. It is anticipated the  PTC will review housing element revisions in December or January 2024, followed by Council review in  Q1 2024.  Recognizing that the work involved with this topic will continue ongoing, staff anticipates  identifying an appropriate new objective for 2024.    HS&EB 10. Establish an ad hoc committee on housing to review housing policies  Lead Dept.  PDS Jonathan Lait  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:  The Housing Ad Hoc, consisting of Vice Mayor Stone and Councilmember Lauing, meet with staff with  the intent to advance the City Council’s goal related to Housing for Social and Economic balance; to  explore opportunities to expand housing production; and provide guidance on ongoing housing‐ related policy work and initiatives.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 25  Packet Pg. 31 of 127    Update:  The Housing Ad Hoc has met several times discussing the Housing Element with staff and held a  meeting to receive initial public comment on the rental registry program. Additional meetings are  anticipated to further conversations on the Housing Element, explore opportunities for additional  affordable housing funding and provide feedback to staff on the various housing‐related Council  priorities.     HS&EB pp. Begin construction in partnership with LifeMoves for Palo Alto Homekey project to  provide transitional housing and services for unhoused residents (HSEB13)  Lead Dept.  CMO Melissa McDonough  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  In collaboration with the City’s partner for its Project HomeKey application, negotiate and reach  agreement on an operating agreement and/or lease agreement to memorialize the partnership and  operating and financial terms and begin construction.  Update:  Homekey Palo Alto project groundbreaking ceremony occurred on October 31, 2023. Site activities  and construction will continue throughout calendar year 2024 with expected completion in the first  quarter of calendar year 2025.      HS&EB qq. Develop a citywide strategy to connect unhoused residents to housing and services  Lead Dept.  CMO Melissa McDonough  Status: On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:    Develop a citywide strategy to connect unhoused residents to housing and services  Update:   Staff continues to document and better understand the City's role and opportunities for connecting  unhoused residents to housing and services. Connecting unhoused residents to services is managed  through a “Continuum of Care” (CoC). This is required by the United States Department of Housing  and Urban Development (HUD) to support efforts to end homelessness and provide housing and  services for homeless individuals, families, and youth.  The recognized CoC for Palo Alto is through  Santa Clara County.  The City has contracted with a nonprofit, as a pilot program, to provide two  dedicated outreach workers, operating within the CoC. In October, the workers started engaging with  unhoused individuals where they are at in Palo Alto, to build trust, increase awareness of services and  resources, improve neighbor relations, act as a resource to local businesses and, when feasible,  connect them with support services including shelter, housing, government benefits, mental health,  substance abuse treatment, or employment training among other needs.  In addition, per Council  direction at its December 4 meeting, staff will be exploring expanding the footprint of Safe Parking at  the Geng Road site and exploring clearer data on the population and condition of unhoused in Palo  Alto.          ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 26  Packet Pg. 32 of 127    COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY (CH&S)      CH&S rr. Complete reopening libraries to budgeted level (remains below pre‐pandemic levels)  (CHS5)  Lead Dept.  LIB Gayathri Kanth  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Further open libraries to include weekend and additional open days in alignment with service levels  authorized as part of the annual budget, including events.  Update:  In response to Council’s FY 2023 Budget Adoption, the Library expanded hours, both Mitchell Park  and the Rinconada Library to six days a week; and the Children’s, Downtown and College Terrace  Libraries opened four days a week. On June 19, 2023, the City Council adopted the FY 2024 Budget to  restore and increase beyond pre‐pandemic levels additional hours to the Library.  The library opened  College Terrace and Downtown Libraries on Tuesdays on October 3. These branches will be open on  Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., restoring pre‐pandemic hours at Downtown and extending hours  beyond pre‐pandemic levels at College Terrace. Mitchell Park opened seven days (M‐T 10‐9, F‐S 10‐6)  on November 27, restoring pre‐pandemic hours.    Library Branch Current Hours Budgeted Hours  College Terrace & Downtown Library 5 days/week 5 days/week  Children's Library 4 days/week 6 days/week  Mitchell Park 7 days/week 7 days/week  Rinconada Libraries 6 days/week 7 days/week  The Library is working with the Human Resources Department to fill 9 full time and .6 FTE part time  vacancies and move forward with the expansion of the Rinconada and Children’s library hours.  It is  anticipated that all vacancies will be filled by Q2 2024.     CH&S ss. Approval of multi‐year agreement for provisions of animal shelter services (CHS1)  Lead Dept.  CSD Kristen O’Kane  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  In collaboration with the City’s current service provider Pets in Need (PIN), work to review services,  infrastructure needs, and determine next steps such as contract negotiations and approvals. On  February 14, 2022, Council directed staff to proceed with negotiating a long‐term contract with Pets  in Need for animal services.  Update:  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 27  Packet Pg. 33 of 127    In collaboration with the City’s current service provider Pets in Need (PIN), work to develop a new  Agreement that clearly identifies the level of service to be provided and City’s commitment for shelter  improvements.  On August 14, 2023, Council approved a term sheet with direction to staff to develop  a new agreement.  A draft Agreement is currently being reviewed and finalized and will be included  for Council review in early 2024.     CH&S tt. Expand and enhance community special events with focus on inclusion (linked to activities  in ERT)  Lead Dept.  CSD Kristen O’Kane  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:  Provide support to reinvigorate Community Services Department’s current special events and  propose new events particularly along California Ave and University Ave to support economic  development in those areas. Provide more opportunities for residents to engage and gather,  promoting a healthy community.  Update:  The City Council approved a new position in FY 2024 to focus on special events and marketing in FY  2024 Adopted Budget, the position was opened for recruitment in September.  In the meantime,  special events continue to be planned and implemented throughout the year.  The Department and  City continue to support organizations that celebrate diverse cultures through community events.   Examples include, supporting the United Nations Association Film Festival, Lunar New Year, and a  community event for Chinese immigrant families to connect with others and local resources. The  Department has hired the Special Events Coordinator and   will be developing a plan and framework  in the new year.    CH&S uu. Approve agreement with PAUSD on long‐term use of the Cubberley property (CHS2)  Lead Dept.  CSD Kristen O’Kane  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Define next steps regarding long‐term use of the Cubberley Community Center, specifically the City‐ owned portion.   Update:  Updates on next steps regarding use of the Cubberley Community Center include communication  with PAUSD on potential land acquisition and other options for the Cubberley site.  A council study  session was held on May 15, 2023, to discuss a letter from the PAUSD Board inviting the City to  submit proposals to acquire additional land at Cubberley. Staff will be recommending that the Council  provide direction on next steps at the Council meeting on October 16, 2023. A Contract for asbestos  and mold remediation has been awarded and work to be scheduled shortly. Lead paint and interior  painting bids are under review and the work is anticipated to take place in November.  Lastly, the  floor repair scope of work will be going out to bid next.     Active negotiations on a potential purchase/lease transaction are underway between a Council‐ appointed Ad Hoc committee and representatives of PAUSD.          ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 28  Packet Pg. 34 of 127    CH&S vv. Evaluate Recreation Wellness Center Feasibility (CHS14)  Lead Dept.  CSD Kristen O’Kane  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Council directed staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to conduct public outreach on a new  gym, including location, siting, gym features, cost estimates, funding timeline, demand assessment  and prioritization of projects, and to investigate fundraising.  Update:  The Parks and Recreation Commission Ad Hoc Committee and staff held a community meeting on  March 7, 2023, followed by a community survey.  The next community meeting to gain input on  preferred location is scheduled for January 17, 2024. Staff will then return to the City Council with a  proposal and next steps.       CH&S 11. Evaluate increasing HSRAP funding during the FY 2024 budget process  Lead Dept.  CSD Minka Van Der Zwaag  Status:  Completed    Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  The Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) provides grant funding on a 2‐year cycle to  social service providers in Palo Alto.  Staff were asked to evaluate an increase in funding and  proposed an additional $50,000 in the FY24 Proposed Budget.  Update:  The City Council approved an additional $200,000 in funding for HSRAP grantees in the FY 2024  Adopted Budget. The Human Relations Commission made funding allocations recommendations for  the additional amount which staff brought to the Council in September 2023 for approval.  The  Council approved the HRC’s proposed funding allocations and allotted an additional $45.000 for Ada’s  Café.    CH&S 12. Facilitate a location for La Comida in North Palo Alto  Lead Dept.  CMO Ed Shikada  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  La Comida is a nonprofit organization focused on senior nutrition; it provides hot lunch meals to  seniors in Palo Alto.  La Comida had previously provided services at the Avenidas Senior Center on  Bryant St, but after building renovations, the dining space was significantly reduced making  operations infeasible.  Council would like to facilitate a permanent location in North Palo Alto for  ongoing senior lunch services.  Update:  In the interim Avenidas has set up a temporary structure in its parking lot to accommodate up to 65  seniors for lunch.  Alternative locations are currently being explored, though ADA constraints and  facility availability are among the challenges with existing options. La Comida has secured a  temporary indoor location at First Methodist Church during the winter months.    CH&S 13. Increase support and funding for youth mental health  Lead Dept.  CSD Kristen O’Kane  Status: On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Staff included $100,000 in CSD’s FY24 Proposed Budget to support youth mental health, however; the  City Council chose not to include funding until a plan is in place.  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 29  Packet Pg. 35 of 127    Update:  Per Council direction, staff will develop a plan to increase support and funding for youth mental  health before requesting additional funding during the FY 2024 Midyear process.   Staff gained  valuable insight from community mental health partners and will submit a proposal during the Mid‐ Year Budget process in support of youth mental health.    CH&S ww. Support visible police presence by ensuring stable staffing (recruiting and retention)  through hiring ahead program (CHS6)  Lead Dept.  PD Andrew Binder  Status:  On Hold Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  As authorized by Council as part of the FY 2022 Mid‐Year Budget review, maintain a pipeline of  recruits for police officer staffing including up to an additional five officers via a hire‐ahead program.  Update:  Currently, the Police Department has 10 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Police Officer positions that are  vacant.  Once the vacancies are filled, the next priority will be on the hire‐ahead program for the  recruitment of an additional five officers.  Currently, there are 2 officers in the field training program,  1 recruit in the police academy, 6 candidates in active recruitment, and 2 recruits to start the  academy in February 2024.  This objective will not be completed in 2023 due to recruitment  challenges across the profession and we are not at staffing levels to enable the hire ahead program.  The hire‐ahead positions were not resourced, only authorized. No impact to salary savings.      CH&S xx. Support a diverse community through extension of the Psychiatric Emergency Response  Team (PERT) program services to the community through affirmation of continued City financial  support  Lead Dept.  PD Eric Jensen & April Wagner   Status:  Completed Estimated Completion: Q2    Project Description:   Provide funding for two PERT Mental Health Clinicians through Santa Clara County Behavioral Health  Services to allow for 7‐day per week PERT Team coverage.   Update:  Two PERT Mental Health Clinicians offset by Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) funds  approved as part of 6.19.23 budget adoption.  The PERT MOA with Santa Clara County has been  approved by the Palo Alto City Council and Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Any further  adjustments to the financing of this activity will be coordinated through the annual budget process.    CH&S yy. Update without interruption 911 dispatch system (CAD provider) once selected through  procurement process (CHS4)  Lead Dept.  PD Nicole Frazier  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  The Police Department is working with its consortium partners (Mountain View and Los Altos) to  identify a new CAD system to replace the legacy system version. Staff will return to Council with a  recommendation for purchasing a new CAD system.  Update:  The multi‐agency RFP, led by the City of Los Altos, for the replacement of the 911 dispatch system  was completed in October 2023.  Three proposals were received (CentralSquare, Sun Ridge Systems,  and Tyler Technologies) and system demos were scheduled for December 2023 and January 2024.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 30  Packet Pg. 36 of 127    Staff will return to Council with a recommendation for purchasing a new CAD system in mid to late  2024.      CH&S zz. Begin construction of the Gas Main Replacement Project 24B  Lead Dept.  UTL Dean Batchelor   Status: Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:   The project will abandon 1.3 miles of pre‐1955 carbon steel pipelines and 2.1 miles of Polyvinyl  chloride pipelines with replacement of equivalent measurements of pipeline in 2”, 4” or 6” diameter  Polyethylene pipe. Currently, PVC pipe material is listed as the #1 DIMP risk due to the nature of the  pipeline’s brittleness, potential of glued joints drying out, and the high probability of excavation  damage. The area of the project reaches Geng Road, Town and Country Village (will be done during  summer session of Paly High), and University Avenue from Highway 101 to Webster Street and  surrounding streets.   Update:    Council approved contract with Daleo, Inc. and is anticipated to start construction on January 29,  2024 with completion anticipated in May 02, 2025.     CH&S aaa. Approve updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan  (CHS15)  Lead Dept.  OES Ken Dueker  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  OES will be coordinating with the County on updates to emergency plans, including the Palo Alto Local  Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).  Update:  The County submitted the Multi‐jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan on August 10, 2023, to CalOES  for state level review which could take up to 45 days, followed by a FEMA review taking another 45  days.  When all reviews have been completed, staff can package the Palo Alto portion of the LHMP for  council adoption.    The City’s interdepartmental fire management team in moving forward to integrate the Community  Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and FFMP into a single document as both serve the same interest for  wildfire mitigation.  This will require consultant support but is expected to cost less than $50,000.   The timeline is uncertain for the completion of this activity, which may be in early 2024.     The Santa Clara County planning cycle for updating the CWPP is also pending.    Due to the integration of both plans, and the professional support needed to accomplish the task, this  objective is expected to be completed in 2024.    CH&S bbb. Implement Foothills Fire Management Plan (FFMP) (CHS3)  Lead Dept.  OES Ken Dueker  Status: On Track Completed Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Staff is working on various efforts related to improving the City’s planning in collaboration with Santa  Clara County and other allied agencies and entities. Efforts include not only emergency planning, but  also early warning technology, and updating operational and procedural elements within the City  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 31  Packet Pg. 37 of 127    organization to mitigate the risks associated with a fire in the foothills.  The Q4 metric above pertains  to this timeframe.  NOTE: The FFMP is a multi‐year plan with OES, Fire Department, Public Works, Utilities, Community  Services Department coordinated via the Foothills Fire Management Team (aka Foothills Wildfire  Coordination Team).  The critical evacuation route mitigation work has been completed as of July  2023.  Update:  The Office of Emergency Services (OES) continues to participate in the South Bay Incident  Management Team (SB‐IMT), lead a multi‐departmental Foothills Fire Management Plan group, and  lead the Silicon Valley Homeland Security Coordination Group (SV‐HSCG).  Equipment improvements  include early fire detection, thanks to partnership with alertwildfire.org.  OES is also working on the  deployment of solar battery back‐up improvements in key locations to keep equipment online when  electricity may be disrupted or disconnected during a fire.    Regional Evacuation Planning:  OES, Fire, Police are coordinating with Santa Clara County Fire  Department and other stakeholders (including Stanford University) on evacuation planning and  deployment of new systems, such as ZoneHaven, which has recently been implemented and is now  live.    Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan: Undergrounding of electric lines and other safety improvements.  Public Works, Community Services Department, Fire Department: ongoing work to reduce flammable  vegetation and other “fuels” in the foothills.    CH&S ccc. Advance final construction phase of Public Safety Building and begin preparations for  move‐in (CHS9)  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Continue construction of the new facility in the California Avenue area including build and fixtures,  furniture, and equipment, with the Public Safety Building construction scheduled to be completed in  fall 2023.  Update:  Although the Public Safety Building (PSB) project is 92% complete as of December 1, 2023, completion  of construction of the PSB facility is behind schedule and is expected to be completed in the first or  second quarter of 2024, followed by furniture and equipment installation, communication testing and  setup.  Move‐in timelines project the PSB to be fully operational in Spring 2024, subject to unforeseen  construction impacts such as weather or other. Fourth quarter milestones include completing water  and sewer utility tie‐ins and utility yard waterproofing and continuing interior painting and site work  including the installation of Silva cells, concrete wall planters and sidewalks.    CH&S ddd. Approve next steps for the rebuild of Fire Station No. 4 project (specifically design and  entitlements) (CHS17)  Lead Dept.  PWD Holly Boyd  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  Complete schematic design of the new Fire Station No. 4 and begin design development stage on a  schedule to allow construction to begin in Fiscal Year 2024.  Update:  Design of the new Fire Station No. 4 is in progress.  Staff held a study session with the Architectural  Review Board in March and formal ARB hearings were held in August and September. The project  ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 32  Packet Pg. 38 of 127    received ARB approval at the September meeting, with a referral to the ad‐hoc subcommittee on one  item.  Staff authorized construction drawings to begin at the end of September in order to meet the  grant deadline of awarding a construction contract by June 30, 2024. A $5.2 million state budget  earmark has been received in support of the project. The project is on track to begin construction in  the first quarter of FY 2025.    CH&S eee. Approve resources and consultant to study and develop seismic and resiliency ordinance  (CHS20)  Lead Dept.  PDS George Hoyt  Status: Behind Schedule Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Comprehensively update the City’s seismic rehabilitation ordinance with mandatory and voluntary  measures to seismically strengthen vulnerable buildings.  Update:   Staff met with the Policy and Services Committee on August 8, 2023, to reintroduce the project and  receive initial feedback. Staff is now preparing a scope of work that is expected to be released before  the end of the year (2023 Q4).  After selection of a consultant, staff will update the project timeline  for completion. Preparation of the scope of work was delayed by other competing Council priorities; a  request for proposals and consultant selection is anticipated to occur in Q2 2024.    CH&S fff. Update gas‐powered leaf blower ordinance and enforcement plan (CHS16)  Lead Dept.  PDS   George Hoyt  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q3    Project Description:  Amend the noise ordinance to specifically cite those that employ or use gas‐powered blowers in  residential districts; modify citation authority that prevents immediate citation issuance upon  violation.  Update:  The City Council adopted ordinance the updated leaf blower ordinance on June 19, 2023 with a  second reading on August 7, 2023.    CH&S ggg. Implement a strategy for the provision and promotion of unleaded fuel at Palo Alto  Airport (CHS12)  Lead Dept.  PWD Andy Swanson  Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q4    Project Description:  Complete upgrades at airport facilities to provide for the sale of unleaded fuel, bring unleaded fuel to  the airport, and work with users to promote use of the fuel.  Update:  The tank was lined in March 2023, and the primary skid for piping and filtration was delivered and  installed in May 2023.  Due to supply chain issues, final parts were received and installed in  September 2023. Due to Fire Department final requirements placed on the contractor for secondary  containment improvements, fuel was delivered in November and final testing was completed in  December.  The fuel is ready for sale as soon as the provider receives the truck to dispense the fuel  which was purchased and is being shipped across country.         ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 33  Packet Pg. 39 of 127    CH&S hhh. Approval of quiet zone implementation (rail/train crossings)  Lead Dept.  OOT    Status: Completed Estimated Completion: Q2     Project Description:   Approval of conceptual design for implementation of quiet zone at Palo Alto Avenue crossing on  Caltrain corridor  Update:   In June 2023, City Council approved the conceptual plan and directed staff to proceed with design and  construction of improvements for quiet zone implementation at Palo Alto Avenue. Staff is seeking  consultant support to perform final design and seek CPUC approval for construction of required  improvements. Additionally, Staff is initiating an RFP to seek services of the consultant to conduct a  quiet zone study for the other three crossings at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive and Charleston  Road.     Next Steps:   Palo Alto Avenue: Prepare Final design for improvements required at Palo Alto Avenue and seek  approvals from CPUC, Caltrain and FRA for construction. Prepare construction and bid documents for  implementation of quiet Zone at Palo Alto Avenue Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston  Road: Initiate a quiet zone evaluation for implementation of quiet zone at these crossings and  perform outreach to seek feedback from community.     CH&S iii. Continue engagement with San Francisco Airport on SFO's Ground Based Augmentation  System (GBAS) project and other potential opportunities to decrease SFO noise impacts on Palo  Alto (CHS11)  Lead Dept.  PWD Andy Swanson  Status: On Track Estimated Completion: 2024    Project Description:  Complete consultant review of SFO Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) proposal and  consider submitting a comment letter, while tracking other issues that may arise.  Update:  The consultant review of SFO’s Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) proposal was completed  in spring 2022. Following a third community meeting hosted by Palo Alto, a letter was sent to SFO  expressing the City’s concerns about the proposal. Council held a study session in August 2022 to  discuss updates. Staff continues to work with community members on their concerns regarding SFO  noise issues over the City, including defining a scope of work for consultant services to assist in this  ongoing effort, using the FY 2024 funding provided through the budget process. Most recently, staff  solicited community input in response to the FAA’s Review of the Civil Aviation Noise Policy. A joint  comment letter from East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, and Palo  Alto was drafted and submitted to the FAA on September 29, 2023. On November 15, 2023, Staff and  Vice Mayor Stone met recently with SFO management to continue discussions about  reducing SFO airplane noise affecting Palo Alto. As a follow up the Vice Mayor wrote to SFO  on December 4th expressing appreciation for their engagement and requested noise  monitoring for a potential new GBAS approach to verify it will not worsen noise impacts.  Community members attended a subsequent SFO Roundtable meeting and reported that  Palo Alto’s request was discussed positively. We are now awaiting a response from SFO.    ATTACHMENT BItem 2A Item 2A. Attachment B - 2023 Priority Objectives Q4 Update        Item 2A: Staff Report Pg. 34  Packet Pg. 40 of 127  3 8 7 6 City Council Staff Report Report Type: 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Report #:2401-2537 TITLE 2B. Discuss Key Inputs for Priority Setting: Community and Councilmember Feedback RECOMMENDATION Receive key inputs for 2024 Council Priority Setting including Community and Councilmember feedback. BACKGROUND The City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook1 outlines the Annual Council Priorities setting process, and states that “in advance of the annual Council retreat, that staff solicit input from the Council on the priorities to be reviewed and considered for the following year.” The process also directs “the City Manager and the City Clerk to solicit for the public to share proposed priorities prior to the Council retreat,” and that the “Policy and Services Committee shall recommend to the Council which suggestions if any shall be considered at the retreat.” Alongside the outlined community and Council feedback through engagement opportunities outlined above, the annual Palo Alto Community Survey, an important source of community input reflecting residents' perspectives on the community, is incorporated to assist the Council in gaining insights into community feedback regarding city priorities. ANALYSIS Councilmember Feedback In December 2023 staff solicited Councilmembers through email communication for feedback on recommendations for 2024 Council Priorities. Two Councilmembers responded with a request to keep the existing four priorities in 2024. At its December 12, 2023 meeting2, the Policy and Services (P&S) Committee discussed the 2023 Council Priorities and proposed 2024 priority setting process for reviewing and selecting Council priorities and the 1 City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city- clerk/city-charterprocedures/2023-adopted-council-protocols-and-procedures-manual-5.2023.pdf 2 Policy & Services Committee meeting December 12, 2023: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=12186 Item 2B Item 2B Staff Report        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 41 of 127  3 8 7 6 Council affirmed this recommendation at its January 16, 2024 meeting3. The P&S Committee recommended that the Council reselect the 2023 Priorities and have a deeper discussion on the strategies required to advance each priority area. The P&S Committee also recommended that the Council consider the retreat focus on a two-year cycle, with progress indicators, which would allow more time to achieve Council goals. The existing four Council Priorities are: Economic Recovery and Transition Climate Change and Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation Housing for Social and Economic Balance Community Health and Safety Between both forms of Council engagement, the email solicitation and Council representation at the Policy and Services Committee, the majority of Council support keeping the existing four Priorities. Community Feedback Community survey on Council Priorities via Open Town Hall online platform The City released an online survey seeking community input on Council priorities for 2024. The survey was conducted in December 2023 through January 2, 2024 and collected a total of 396 specific community responses. The areas with most comments included: Airplane noise Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure Community building Crime and safety Electrification Flood control Housing and affordable housing A full report on the survey results can be found in Attachment A. Palo Alto Community Survey conducted by Polco/National Research Center (NRC) Conducted mostly annually, the community survey is used to gain insights into residents’ perspectives about the community, including local amenities, services, public trust, resident civic participation, and other aspects of living in Palo Alto. A Council study session on the survey results was held on December 4, 20234. Palo Alto residents continue to rate their quality of life highly. Areas contributing to resident satisfaction were City parks and open spaces, which rated higher than national benchmark. City programs and services also rated high in areas of emergency services, public library services and facilities, recreation centers, and reliability of utility services to name a few. Areas of concern included the affordability of 3 Council Meeting January 16, 2024: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=9abf0ff0-a6b0-4bb3-956c-591fc8f3f03e 4 Council meeting December 4, 2023: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=13062 Item 2B Item 2B Staff Report        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 42 of 127  3 8 7 6 housing and housing options, affordability of utility services, and overall cost of living. The full report is linked for reference: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=2d3c6223-90d6-4e16-a141- 8657e7a25191 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The community and the City Council have been solicited for their input and suggestions regarding the priorities. The community was engaged through the Open City Hall survey platform as well as email communication to City Council directly through city.council@cityofpaloalto.org. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because the Council Retreat and discussion on the 2024 Priorities is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity (general policy and procedure making. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(2). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Community Survey on 2024 Council Priorities APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada Item 2B Item 2B Staff Report        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 3  Packet Pg. 43 of 127  Attachment A: OpenGov’s Open Town Hall Survey Results on 2024 Council Priorities To inform the City Council’s discussion at their annual retreat on January 29, 2023, the City released an online survey seeking community input on priorities for 2024. This online survey is one data point to complement other feedback received throughout the year such as: •The annual 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey •Neighborhood Town Hall meeting input and other community engagement efforts •Direct input to the Council via email •Feedback through participation at City Council and Boards, Commissions and Committee meetings. Staff released an Open Town Hall survey through OpenGov in December 2023, which closed on January 2, 2024. The survey forum had 483 visitors and gained 396 specific community responses, compared with 270 visitors and 136 responses in 2023. Different from previous years, a optional question was included for participants to share in which neighborhood they live. Summary of Specific Feedback for 2024 City Council Priorities Discussion A summary of input received through the online survey is noted in this cover report and the full report including individual responses is attached in its entirety. Generally, the areas garnering the most comments, include (listed in alphabetical order): •Airplane noise •Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure •Community building •Crime and safety •Electrification •Flood control •Housing and affordable housing The following summary shares feedback themes (listed by alphabetical order organized by 2023 Council Priority) and “Other”: Climate Change Adaptation & Natural Environment •Continued focus on this topic area •Mitigate climate change •Reduce dependence on automobiles for transportation, reduce traffic •Support natural environment – street trees and canopy Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 4  Packet Pg. 44 of 127  • Home electrification: sunset gas supply, incentives to electrify, neighborhood solar, • Flood preparation and prevention/flood control • Conserve natural resources • Reduce carbon emissions • Air quality and air pollution reduction Community Health & Safety • Airplane noise • Community wellness, mental health preventative services for adults and youth • Infrastructure repairs and maintenance such as roads (El Camino Real), utilities (undergrounding) • Caltrain rail grade separation • Bike and pedestrian safety • Flood mitigation efforts to repair Newell Road and Pope/Chaucer, San Francisquito Creek Reach 2 projects • Build, sustain, and support inclusive spaces and programs • Prioritize crime and safety • Reduce traffic and support transportation infrastructure • Recreation resources such as arts, parks, events, camps/classes, and sports • Use of Cubberley Economic Recovery & Transition • Reduce downtown retail vacancy • Improve retail options/diversity • Encourage development and vibrancy of commercial areas everywhere in Palo Alto • Be more friendly to small businesses and make it easier for businesses to thrive • University Ave. specific input included both sentiments to revitalize and keep as is • Long-term fiscal responsibility Housing for Social & Economic Balance • Prioritize housing, specifically affordable housing • Allow the construction of more homes, especially near the train stations and other transit • Build more housing, and more high-density housing and alternative perspectives included limiting building higher/more dense housing • Services/housing for unhoused • Tenant protections, rent control • Support for senior housing • Focus on multi-family housing Other Identified Themes Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 5  Packet Pg. 45 of 127  • City beautification/aesthetics, functionality navigating around town • Some comments suggested to de-prioritize social justice, climate change, economic development • Sentiments for removing homelessness in the city • Local government management improvements and streamlining processes including permitting • Fiber to the home support, plus a suggestion to abandon this priority/effort Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 6  Packet Pg. 46 of 127  1 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM Contents i.Summary of responses 2 ii.Survey questions 5 iii.Individual responses 6 Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 7  Packet Pg. 47 of 127  Summary Of Responses As of January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM, this forum had:Topic Start Topic End Attendees:483 December 14, 2023, 3:31 PM January 2, 2024, 11:59 PM Responses:396 Hours of Public Comment:19.8 QUESTION 1 What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Answered 374 Skipped 22 - 1 2 3 affordable all alto ave bike building change climate community council do especially from health high housing like make more need noise other out palo parking people residents s safety see so streets t they traffic work QUESTION 2 In which neighborhood area do you live? [Optional] %Count Adobe Meadow 3.4%13 Barron Park 7.7%29 Barron Square 0.5%2 Charleston Garden/Greenhouse 0.5%2 Charleston Meadow 1.3%5 Charleston Village 0.3%1 2 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 8  Packet Pg. 48 of 127  %Count College Terrace 8.2%31 Community Center 1.9%7 Crescent Park 7.7%29 Downtown North 3.7%14 Duveneck/St. Francis 5.8%22 Esther Park 0.3%1 Evergreen 3.7%14 Fairmeadow 0.8%3 Greenacres I 1.1%4 Creenacres II 0.5%2 Greendell 0.5%2 Greenmeadow 2.4%9 Leland Manor 3.2%12 Mayfield 1.1%4 Meadow Park 0.5%2 Midtown 14.9%56 Miranda 0.5%2 Monroe Park 1.3%5 Old Palo Alto 6.1%23 3 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 9  Packet Pg. 49 of 127  %Count Palo Alto Central 0.8%3 Palo Alto Hills 0.3%1 Palo Alto Orchards/Monroe Park 0.3%1 Palo Verde 6.1%23 San Alma HOA 0.3%1 Sand Hill Corridor 0.5%2 Southgate 1.6%6 Triple El 1.1%4 University South (Plus Professorville)7.7%29 Ventura 3.2%12 Walnut Grove 0.3%1 4 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 10  Packet Pg. 50 of 127  Survey Questions QUESTION 1 What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? QUESTION 2 In which neighborhood area do you live? [Optional] • Adobe Meadow • Barron Park • Barron Square • Charleston Garden/Greenhouse • Charleston Meadow • Charleston Village • College Terrace • Community Center • Crescent Park • Downtown North • Duveneck/St. Francis • Esther Park • Evergreen • Fairmeadow • Greenacres I • Creenacres II • Greendell • Greenmeadow • Leland Manor • Mayfield • Meadow Park • Midtown • Miranda • Monroe Park • Old Palo Alto • Palo Alto Central • Palo Alto Hills • Palo Alto Orchards/Monroe Park • Palo Verde • San Alma HOA • Sand Hill Corridor • Southgate • Triple El • University South (Plus Professorville) • Ventura • Walnut Grove 5 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 11  Packet Pg. 51 of 127  Individual Responses Name not shown in Research Park December 14, 2023, 7:36 PM Question 1 Allow for the building of more housing. Change zoning rule to allow for more market-rate housing to be built at greater density. The small steps that have been taken are insufficient. The Council should move much more aggressively to allow housing to be built near transit (downtown, Cal Ave, and along El Camino) in particular. Doing this will unlock so many benefits for our city: increased tax revenue, increased customers for our businesses. The City should loosen the discretionary review process to allow housing projects to move through the permitting process much quicker. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 14, 2023, 7:37 PM Question 1 Affordable Housing Question 2 • Ventura Name not available December 14, 2023, 7:42 PM Question 1 Do whatever you can to preserve the beauty of our town, including relocating the homeless, planting trees, keeping apartment buildings low, offer senior lunches to others in the area than just the Asians. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 14, 2023, 7:46 PM Question 1 Academic excellence and greater rigor in palo alto public schools. Many families are leaving public schools due to this. Eliminate teaching on critical race theory and gender in elementary and middle schools. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 14, 2023, 7:51 PM Question 1 Community Health and Safety Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Downtown North December 14, 2023, 7:56 PM Question 1 Find ways to bring charm and joy to University Ave. HUGE mistake to think of adding high-rise apartments to downtown parking lots. There are no grocery stores other than Whole Foods which nobody can afford. There will be no place for these people to park. Traffic is still a huge problem in downtown north. We have to pay to park in front of our house. Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 14, 2023, 7:58 PM Question 1 6 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 12  Packet Pg. 52 of 127  Adhere to current per property foot print and planning restrictions Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 14, 2023, 8:05 PM Question 1 Reinvigorate retail downtown, Cal Ave, Midtown. Traffic can be awful. Homelessness. (These are separate priorities.) Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 14, 2023, 8:11 PM Question 1 Housing! Library protections, and climate change mitigation. Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not available December 14, 2023, 8:17 PM Question 1 Housing - focus on adding units north of Page Mill vs pushing all to south. I like downtown parking lot conversion idea. Also near Caltrain as well as South Palo Alto. Climate Change- continued focus Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Old Palo Alto December 14, 2023, 8:36 PM Question 1 Reduce carbon emissions: - Stronger incentives for business and residents to install heat pump HVAC, induction cooktop, electric dryers, etc. - Leverage utility pricing incentives to convert gas consumption into electricity consumption. - Only half of PA electricity has a clean source, let's increase this. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 14, 2023, 8:42 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 No response Name not shown in Leland Manor/ Garland December 14, 2023, 8:45 PM Question 1 1. Below-market rate housing 2. Collaborate with other cities to develop regional transportation plan that reduces auto-dependence for people with all income levels 3. Promote vitality in California and University Ave areas Question 2 • Triple El Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:09 PM Question 1 Services/housing for unhoused people Safe bike routes Safe railway crossings Question 2 7 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 13  Packet Pg. 53 of 127  • Ventura Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:09 PM Question 1 A 39 year resident of this community, I don't see Palo Alto "keeping up with the Joneses" (Boulder, Eugene, Ann Arbor, Ellicott City, etc.). Look outside the box to create new bike paths/commuting, improved community centers (aka libraries), add new classes and clubs (movie clubs, sports clubs - Pickleball is a super example). EMPHASIZE the many charming elements that make Palo Alto special by featuring them in the PA Weekly. Maybe even work WITH Stanford in this regard (arts, music, housing, transportation). Why do Palo Alto and Stanford have to fight on every subject? So many of us have a relationship to Stanford - how about some peaceful co- existence? Help FUND the new non-profit PA Weekly! INSTALL Fiber to this community! COMPLETE the undergrounding of utilities. At the rate we're going, I'll be dead before there's any progress on this. COMMIT to making Cal Ave a desirable destination for day and night time activities. Look at the walking malls of Boulder! Eugene! More! CATCH the thieves who rob in our neighborhoods. Make Palo Alto a place the crooks avoid. Maybe use this thing called technology to do so - and help me feel safe walking solo outside at night again. INVITE/INCLUDE local youth in arts installations around town. Rather than paying for professional artists, go the route of Andy Goldsworthy: some art is meant to be temporary. Better yet, invite Goldsworthy to mentor local teens. BUILD affordable housing adjacent to ALL schools, not just near transportation. We already own/control the land schools inhabit. STOP irresponsible housing ideas like 17 stories near the current Mollie Stone market. Again, I'll be dead before the related lawsuits get resolved, but why spend money on such an ill-conceived idea? City Council Members, Please STOP saying no. Please START finding consensus. Please FIND yeses. PUBLICLY THANK all the librarians, and feature such city employees in the Weekly. Thank the cops and other first responders too - but librarians first (then the teachers, THEN the first responders). CONNECT community gardens to every Palo Alto city park/building. Even the space of ONE car parking spot will make a difference. ENCOURAGE/REQUIRE companies (micro/small/mammoth) to plant native flowers/flowering plants/food crops around their parking lots. Reasonable people accept that the 5 areas affecting quality of life/longevity are Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Purpose in life, and Connection with others. In this regard, I encourage Palo Alto's elected leadership to prioritize liveability, community connectivity, professional/personal respect, and safety. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:15 PM Question 1 Safety, including any kind of break-ins or theft (home, car, parcels, etc.) Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:30 PM Question 1 Housing for the underprivileged. Climate change: easier electrification. Fiber to the home. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:31 PM Question 1 Park improvements. While some parks have received necessary 8 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 14  Packet Pg. 54 of 127  upgrades, such as PORTIONS of Rinconada, many parks are substandard compared with our neighboring cities, and not worthy of a city that is supposed to be as prestigious as Palo Alto. I take my grandkids to many of our city parks, and am always disappointed in their lack of upgrade and mediocre maintenance. I could give a detailed list of specific items, but frankly, any responsible official who makes a tour of the can easily see for themselves that many need to be upgraded, and maintenance crews need to have foremen making certain they are thoroughly maintained (like how about drinking fountains that actually work, or aren't clogged with leaves, as at Rinconada, Pardee, and Briones). How about replacing shut down water features at the parks with something kids can use and enjoy (as at Mitchell and Briones)? How about upgrading or at least brightly repainting the 50 yr old train feature at Briones? How about SMOOTH asphalt walkways that aren't rutted by tree roots all over Rinconada? How about a reliable pool heater that doesn't break down as often as Rinconada does? This is just a small sampling of my observations. Our Parks people really need to get out and see these for themselves, and ask if they are worthy of the City. I am so disappointed that year after year, these same defects go unnoticed or untreated. The City Parks department has much to do! Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:40 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 14, 2023, 9:42 PM Question 1 (1) housing & homelessness; (2) climate-friendly utility services, and incentives for individual residents and companies in Palo Alto to make climate-friendly choices; (3) supporting diverse initiatives and cultural opportunities; (4) revising (removing most restrictions) on the "No e- bike" policy approved in 2023 for the Baylands and Arastradero Preserve... that policy was based on lots of factually incorrect arguments. -- Steve Branz & Emily Young, Midtown, South Palo Alto Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 14, 2023, 10:00 PM Question 1 Flood prevention (creek maintenance) and Electrification and sustainable energy Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 14, 2023, 10:31 PM Question 1 Fix the potholes that are all over town. Get rid of the roundabout on East Meadow and Ross Rd.(people ignore the stop sign and it’s a disaster waiting to happen). Get rid of the speed bumps on Ross rd between Loma Verde and Ross because they are a menace for bike riders and defeats the purpose of making that road bike friendly. Try to figure out some kind of solution to the trash collection problem that is occuring on Fabian Way where many RV’s are parked and occupied, because it is often piled up on the grass next to the sidewalk. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 14, 2023, 11:02 PM Question 1 Infrastructure and education to support bicycle and pedestrian safety Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Evergreen Park December 14, 2023, 11:52 PM 9 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 15  Packet Pg. 55 of 127  Question 1 Slow down traffic —Ticket drivers for speeding and rolling through stop signs. Question 2 • Mayfield Name not available December 15, 2023, 3:27 AM Question 1 Continue to support & reward city workers-they are valued & appreciated. Get unhoused off the streets & out of our neighborhoods. Question 2 • Triple El Name not shown in University Park December 15, 2023, 6:09 AM Question 1 #1 More designated bike lanes! Safer streets for pedestrians (walkers) and cyclists of all ages... if more children could safely walk and bike to school, this would decrease road traffic. Better, safer bike lanes so adults could cycle to work, etc. #2 Building community through opportunities to connect with each other; maybe concentrating on encouraging neighborhood events/activities. #3 Mental Health --- education, awareness, support for everyone, all ages. People are stressed, lonely, unhappy #4 Education in public schools -- better administrators, teachers, better curriculum, LESS pressure on kids to excel and compete, more emphasis on empathy and understanding. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 15, 2023, 7:13 AM Question 1 Fix the roads! El camino is an embarrassment to drive on. Question 2 No response Name not shown in University South December 15, 2023, 7:29 AM Question 1 Affordable Housing and embracing that all labor is skilled labor needed to create a healthy community. We are short staffed in hospitals ( Doctors, CNAs, etc) schools, EMT’s, mental health care, janitors and childcare workers and many other areas due to unaffordable housing and long expensive environmentally unfriendly commutes because they cannot find housing anywhere near by. Without finding a way to be more inclusive, we will eventually have a community that cannot meet the needs of its residents. Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 15, 2023, 7:32 AM Question 1 Keep Cal Ave closed to cars No more parking garages Close part of University Ave to cars and keep side streets currently closed to cars closed to allow outdoor dining Keep music Thursdays on Cal Ave and farmers market Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 15, 2023, 8:08 AM Question 1 Safety and cleanness 10 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 16  Packet Pg. 56 of 127  Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Crescent Park December 15, 2023, 8:51 AM Question 1 (1) Fix Chaucer Street Bridge flooding problem (2) Address noise (eliminate remaining non-compliant leaf blowers, deal with remaining Shoreline Amphitheater noise violations, work with FAA to redirect at least some overflights of *commercial* airplanes) (3) Revise Foothills park policy or at least mitigate problems that have become worse since it was opened. At the very least, enforce noise restrictions, e.g. boom boxes that can be heard throughout the park. Question 2 • Crescent Park Barry Wolf in Duveneck/ St Francis December 15, 2023, 9:23 AM Question 1 Finalize Caltrain grade separation plans and begin construction. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Sharon Oliver in Charleston Terrace December 15, 2023, 9:31 AM Question 1 Complete the housing element for the state. I don’t want to see buildings that don’t meet zoning, density, and height limits come into neighborhoods. When looking at traffic calming and biking consider separating bikes from cars instead for forcing bikes into driving lanes such as on Ross Road at the traffic circle and the street that is call a bike boulevard but is too scary to ride there. Reduce climate impact where possible. Make sure city facilities and equipment is well maintained. Take good care of city employees. They are an important asset to the city. Don’t out source jobs. Workers outside of the city don’t care about the city or those that live here. Question 2 • Meadow Park Name not available December 15, 2023, 9:55 AM Question 1 Great academic rigor and renewal at PAUSD schools Question 2 • Fairmeadow Name not available December 15, 2023, 10:32 AM Question 1 Expanded housing development and transit Question 2 • Barron Square Name not available December 15, 2023, 10:37 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 15, 2023, 10:40 AM 11 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 17  Packet Pg. 57 of 127  Question 1 STOP pushing to phase out gas given all the power outages! Stop spending money on consultants with no local knowledge. It's a bad joke. Start holding city staff and management accountable and stop giving them automatic raises. Pay us interest on the Miriam Green settlement that's been stalled for almost 10 years. FINALLY open the libraries 7 days a week. Leave University Ave alone. Fire the idiotic retail consultants with no local knowledge. Get rid of that UGLY miniature golf course and Cal Ave. WHERE ARE THE SIGNS for Cal Ave? Did you need 4 consultants before you put up signs? Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 15, 2023, 12:17 PM Question 1 Housing, with trees, less traffic, wider sidewalks, safer biking lanes, mandatory helmet laws. Maybe a central parking lot that people can walk to and fro, as is being considered in some European cities. SLOWER SPEED ZONES. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 15, 2023, 6:43 PM Question 1 Protecting the environment Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 15, 2023, 10:13 PM Question 1 Bike safety Affordable housing Climate Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 16, 2023, 12:06 AM Question 1 Working with neighboring cities on housing for unhoused members of our communities. Caltrain grade separation. Question 2 • Barron Park Ken Horowitz in University Park December 16, 2023, 9:01 AM Question 1 Have a comprehensive plan on Cubberley. Don’t depend on the PAUSD Board, they have no direction. We have waited over 25 years for the site to become a first class community center. Go it alone! Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 16, 2023, 9:37 AM Question 1 Building more housing - as much new housing as possible Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Leland Manor/ Garland December 16, 2023, 9:43 AM 12 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 18  Packet Pg. 58 of 127  Question 1 Community safety Question 2 • Triple El Name not shown in Palo Verde December 16, 2023, 11:23 AM Question 1 housing and economic balance. community health. econ development is not at all a priority. Question 2 • Palo Verde Glenn Fisher in Charleston Terrace December 16, 2023, 6:02 PM Question 1 Housing Quality of life Infrastructure Climate/sustainability Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 16, 2023, 6:42 PM Question 1 A work from home ordinance to mandate companies to ensure all employees that can work from home do work from home, in order to reduce traffic and CO2 emissions. Any city staff who can work from home, should also work from home. The City organization needs to set the example. Work from home save the environment through lower CO2 and fuel consumption. Question 2 No response Andy Poggio in Midtown/ Midtown West December 17, 2023, 11:35 AM Question 1 A critical priority for the city is electrification. Two things need to be done: 1. Update the city's electrical infrastructure to handle the increased load that electrification will bring. 2. Incentivize residents to electrify their home and transportation. Right now, the incentive is Against electrification: adding an electric car or heat pump water heater will cause the resident to pay the highest marginal electrical rates -- this needs to be fixed. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 17, 2023, 4:52 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 18, 2023, 8:20 AM Question 1 *Re housing: AirB&B homes that are allowed to continue in Palo Alto and which operate under the 31 day rule which is easy to get around. Houses are advertised as long term rentals 31 days and over but do not follow the rules. Vacant homes that are held for investment which plight neighborhoods. Perhaps consider an extra tax on these homes as other cities are considering. Houses that have been converted into multiple sleeping units as the one in Midtown which has been allowed to operate just for meeting some code violations. These are basically hotels. All these allowances are changing our neighborhoods for the worst. 13 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 19  Packet Pg. 59 of 127  *Trash on the on ramps and off ramps leading into and out of Palo Alto. It is disgusting and embarrassing when inviting people to our city. *Advertise more in our utility bills that fallen house leaves are the homeowners' responsibilities and have them inform their gardeners not to blow all the leaves into the street. *Stop allowing all these huge office buildings to stand vacant. Look into converting them into housing. With so much of the workforce now able to work from home, it only make sense to work out some cooperation between commercial and residential. * Keep the standard height allowance for building which has been able to maintain the "small town" look. Question 2 No response Name not available December 18, 2023, 10:22 AM Question 1 Increased housing Improving the permit process Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in University South December 18, 2023, 7:16 PM Question 1 1. Reduce property crime 2. Reducing speeding on roads and increase pedestrian and bicycle safety 3. Airplane noise reduction 4. Move homeless people in our residential neighborhood and downtown Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 18, 2023, 7:29 PM Question 1 parks, aircraft noise, reduce taxes and utilities cost Question 2 • Downtown North Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 18, 2023, 7:33 PM Question 1 - Protect our health by ensuring that 5G towers and small cells stay out of our neighborhoods, and limit them as much as possible within the city. - Do whatever is possible to control the noise and pollution caused by flights over our city. - Focus on flood control, including streams and sea level rise. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Barron Park December 18, 2023, 7:34 PM Question 1 Community Health and Safety, and Airplane Noise Bike-able Palo Alto, but not on El Camino Question 2 • Barron Park Scott Kilner in Leland Manor/ Garland December 18, 2023, 8:10 PM Question 1 My top priority for 2024 is addressing AIRPLANE OVERFLIGHT NOISE, which has plagued our city for nearly a decade now. Question 2 • Leland Manor 14 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 20  Packet Pg. 60 of 127  Name not shown in Southgate December 18, 2023, 8:12 PM Question 1 Airplane noise Train crossings Question 2 • Southgate Name not shown in Crescent Park December 18, 2023, 9:07 PM Question 1 The airplane noise in Crescent Park continues to be horrendous. Extremely loud planes at all hours, which constantly disrupt sleep. This is a health hazard! Also, constant planes above my head all day long have decreased my quality of life in Palo Alto Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 18, 2023, 9:50 PM Question 1 Palo Alto local airport noise. The propeller aircraft are noisier than a gas mower 10 feet from me. I can't have a conversation in my backyard when these planes fly overhead. I checked the parking fees at the airport and they are ridiculously low. Similar to getting a car parking permit. For what? Flying is an ultra luxury hobby. Parking an airplane should commensurately be expensive, on the order of many thousands of dollars a year, at a minimum. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 18, 2023, 9:55 PM Question 1 Lincoln Ave has become a cut through for every Uber and Lyft driver. People are driving 45 miles an hour on the street, aggressively cutting off kids biking to school, l there are lines sometimes 10 cars deep looking to turn left onto Alma St. At an absolute minimum there should be no left turn allowed from Lincoln onto Alma, it is very dangerous since Alma and Embarcadero merge right before Lincoln. I've witnessed several accidents and many near misses on a regular basis Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 18, 2023, 10:27 PM Question 1 Airplane Noise !! We’ve been working on this for almost 10 years with little to no outcomes. Please appoint someone to help !! Question 2 • Crescent Park Mark Samson in Palo Verde December 19, 2023, 5:39 AM Question 1 Jet Noise is a horrendous disturbance to work performance, sleep and overall quality of life in PA. Either tackle it or start to see the slow decline of talent coming to this area, slumping property values and decreasing tax revenues. Don’t think it can happen—think Tesla, “X” Space X for starters… Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Crescent Park December 19, 2023, 7:26 AM 15 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 21  Packet Pg. 61 of 127  Question 1 I would like to see more effort toward curbing airplane noise from the jumbo jets arriving at SFO and, perhaps SJC. Also I would like restrictions on the small planes going in and out of the Palo Alto airport. All the planes are flying way too low and making too much noise that is ruining the quality of life here. As is the traffic. Embarcadero is practically impassible at certain hours as is Sand Hill Road and El Camino. There have to be better ways to encourage people to use alternate modes of transportation. In addition, more enforcement of neighborhood traffic. I must see 8-10 cars every week just fly through four-way stops. It's dangerous. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 7:31 AM Question 1 Aircraft noise is still a concern. Late night and early morning flights wake me up and low-flying aircraft make so much noise during the day that we have to stop speaking and wait until it is quiet enough to hear. I understand that we live near airports but the low level flights are just too noisy. Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 19, 2023, 7:38 AM Question 1 keep Community Health and Safety, and Airplane Noise as a City priority in 2024 - I’m listening to a plane that is flying too low overhead as I type this Question 2 • College Terrace ron hall in Community Center December 19, 2023, 7:47 AM Question 1 Affordable Housing. Adjust zoning to allow more affordable housing, density and heights. Let's prioritize important issues, affordable housing! Question 2 • Community Center Nathaniel Sterling in Research Park December 19, 2023, 8:22 AM Question 1 Abate jet airplane overflight noise into SFO. Question 2 • Esther Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:01 AM Question 1 FYI: It is Greenacres II NOT creenacres II Priority - Building a Stronger more connected community Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:06 AM Question 1 Safety and community. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Community Center December 19, 2023, 9:08 AM 16 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 22  Packet Pg. 62 of 127  Question 1 Please, please - continue to work with other cities and at the state and federal levels to combat jet noise and pollution. Question 2 • Community Center Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:08 AM Question 1 Housing. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:09 AM Question 1 infrastructure maintenance (fixing roads, ensuring electrical system is resilient etc.), traffic (a lot of what has been done recently seems to have made traffic worse. need strategies that do not rely on traffic jams to make roads safe) Question 2 • Creenacres II Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:10 AM Question 1 Flood control; pedestrian and bike safety - traffic calming; Make California Avenue more attractive so it doesn't just look like a blocked off street; Make University project a part of the Planning because Public Works doesn't do a good job integrating various interests. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:10 AM Question 1 Vastly more housing and vastly more affordable housing. Dense housing near transit corridors. I would like to see the City Council stop fighting state housing legislation - the City is going to lose and those fights just throw my tax dollars down the drain. The writing is on the wall and Palo Alto needs to adapt. Improvements to bike infrastructure. I would also like to see the City Council de-emphasize parking concerns when evaluating bike infrastructure proposals. There's plenty of street parking in Palo Alto. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Greenmeadow December 19, 2023, 9:12 AM Question 1 Traffic and transportation Question 2 • Greenmeadow Jeffrey Miller in Green Acres December 19, 2023, 9:12 AM Question 1 Get more housing built. Question 2 • Miranda Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:13 AM 17 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 23  Packet Pg. 63 of 127  Question 1 Housing, more housing, fewer restrictions Overhaul the planning department. It has been for decades and continues today to be a complete disaster. Fiber Make decisions MUCH faster (i.e. railroad crossings) Add Professorville to the neighborhoods list Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Charleston Meadows December 19, 2023, 9:14 AM Question 1 Separated rail crossings, plans for at least one separated bike/pedestrian crossing under the train tracks and Alma, additional separated bike/ped crossings at East Meadow/Alma and Charleston/Alma. Question 2 • Charleston Meadow Name not shown in Duveneck/ St Francis December 19, 2023, 9:15 AM Question 1 Work with other agencies to fix potholes along embarcadero, el camino, and oregon expressway Improve transit options to Paly and Stanford (traffic at start/end of school is crazy) More housing options Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in Community Center December 19, 2023, 9:20 AM Question 1 Reduce the City's carbon footprint. Hedge natural gas so you are not caught with your pants down. Fire the idiots that can't seem to plant street trees in a timely fashion. We have been waiting more than 3 years. Redevelop El Camino Real. Move forward with reimagining University Avenue downtown. Wider sidewalks and bike lanes s/b a priority. Quit punting on the grade separation projects and make some decisions. Take charge of San Francisquito Creek and demand 100 year flood improvements. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:20 AM Question 1 The betterment of quality of life for its residents. A great place to raise children, build friendships, live, and retire. It should not be a great place to do startups or to headquarter a venture capital, private equity or hedge fund office -- those belong elsewhere, such as on Sand Hill Road. Question 2 • Southgate Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:27 AM Question 1 Safety Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Southgate December 19, 2023, 9:30 AM Question 1 Sustainability Affordable housing Question 2 18 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 24  Packet Pg. 64 of 127  • Southgate Yi-Ting Chen in Palo Verde December 19, 2023, 9:34 AM Question 1 Climate Change & Natural Environment - Protection & Adaptation Housing for Social & Economic Balance Community Health & Safety Economic Recovery & Transition Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:35 AM Question 1 Downtown retail vacancy makes the city look blighted Question 2 • Downtown North Marc Najork in Duveneck/ St Francis December 19, 2023, 9:35 AM Question 1 - Road Maintenance. Palo Alto roads are in rater poor repair. - Public safety. There has been a rash of residential burglaries over the past several years. - Better service. I recently visited City Hall and was unable to contact anyone through the kiosk in the lobby. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 9:36 AM Question 1 Decrease obstacles to building tall dense market rate housing. Question 2 • Midtown Gary Gechlik outside Palo Alto December 19, 2023, 9:42 AM Question 1 Open Space Fire Safety. This has to be a top priority beginning with an action plan. It is affecting private home insurance and now the state insurance plans. There needs to be 360 degree approach, multi agency communication to improving defensible space, lowering costs to residents, and a focus on protecting the general public as part of the city mission. Question 2 • Palo Alto Hills Bill Fitch in Evergreen Park December 19, 2023, 9:45 AM Question 1 Allow housing development along transportation corridors Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in Palo Verde December 19, 2023, 9:52 AM Question 1 keep Community Health and Safety, and Airplane Noise as a City priority Question 2 19 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 25  Packet Pg. 65 of 127  • Palo Verde Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:00 AM Question 1 Address the chronic garbage/overgrowth/graffiti along so many car & walking thoroughfares, in particular Alma and Embarcadero--especially that blighted embarassing underpass. Prioritize residents' quality of life (how about an enclosed parklet in place of that neglected grass triangle at Kingsley & Alma?) instead of rewarding developers and elite-serving entitles like Castilleja. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:01 AM Question 1 Reduce the burden imposed on residential building and remodeling by city regulations and bureaucracy.... Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in College Terrace December 19, 2023, 10:07 AM Question 1 1) implement zoning restricting Stanford and other entities from buying up residential properties en masse, inflating our already out of reach housing market and ruining our community ecology—a limit like no more than 4 residences per owner is needed. (2) create zoning easing for long- time residents in small lots (which the city’s policies discriminate against, allowing standard lots to get away with murder) to build a second story so their house can accommodate growing family needs and families with deep roots in the community aren’t forced out by necessity. (3) no big box stores in Palo Alto. (4) pass population density balancing low income housing state certifiable plan equalizing density neighborhood by neighborhood so the need for this housing is responsibly addressed and so developers don’t destroy long protected community environment with high rise towers. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:08 AM Question 1 The path to housing ownership is impossible for anyone making median income, and current property owners have a significant interest in maintaining property values through blocking development of housing. Can we come up with a solution that encourages development and lowers the cost of housing? Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:10 AM Question 1 More housing now! Market rate or affordable - every bit helps! Question 2 • Barron Park Garry Wyndham in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 10:14 AM Question 1 Beautification. Underground utilities, care for trees and continue to support bike paths and pedestrianization and sidewalk eating in Cal Ave and university Ave Question 2 • Midtown Gayle McDowell 20 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 26  Packet Pg. 66 of 127  in University South December 19, 2023, 10:20 AM Question 1 I would like to see Palo Alto invest in more things to do, especially for families. We lack the liveliness that we see in other towns. It was wonderful when University Ave was closed to cars -- it made it so much more lively... but then that went away. We have no festivals for kids (the Palo Alto Art & Wine Festival has very little for kids; the May Fete Parade is just this small parade, with essentially no activities at the end -- just booths for advertising clubs). We don't really have much in terms of family-friendly activities (no bowling, laser tag, mini golf, etc) -- the only thing we have is Winter Lodge, but that's really only in the winter. Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:24 AM Question 1 A dark sky ordinance. Bike lanes on El Camino. Higher density housing near transit. Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:25 AM Question 1 Please create a Airport Noise Committee Question 2 • Triple El Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:27 AM Question 1 Building more housing, at any and all affordability levels. Between the Fry's site and all the unused or underutilized lots along El Camino there is tons of opportunity for higher-density housing long before we begin to impact "the character of our neighborhoods". Close University Ave to car traffic for several blocks in the core shopping/restaurant district, e.g. from High St to Waverly St. The extra traffic volume can be handled by Hamilton Ave and Lytton Ave, or adjust their traffic control as needed. This would make University Ave a significantly more attractive destination -- today it's much more pleasant to go to California Ave or Castro St when I want to visit restaurants and shops, because both are much more pedestrian-friendly. It was quite nice when University Ave was closed to car traffic in 2020/2021. Question 2 • Monroe Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:28 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Community Center December 19, 2023, 10:28 AM Question 1 City government cost/headcount management. Get more in line with other cities. Thanks! Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:39 AM Question 1 The top priorities for City Council should be: 21 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 27  Packet Pg. 67 of 127  1. Cost reduction. Palo Alto spends way more than it needs to for the services provided. Average salary + benefits of Palo Alto city employees is $273,596 per 2024 budget. Average salary + benefits of Mountain View city employees is $137,449 per 2023-2024 adopted budget. Palo Alto has approximately 15 city staff per 1,000 residents, whereas Mountain View has roughly 8 city staff per 1,000 residents. The city staff of Palo Alto is bloated and grossly overpaid compared to nearby cities. 2. Public safety. 3. Flood control. The following should be non-goals: 1. Social justice. 2. Climate change. Question 2 • Midtown Helen Gracon in Palo Verde December 19, 2023, 10:56 AM Question 1 To reroute the airplanes going insto SFO. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 11:06 AM Question 1 Relaxation of zoning laws to allow more affordable housing opportunities to underrepresented populations. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:06 AM Question 1 Put all utilities underground. When I purchased my house 20+ years ago, I was told the city has masterplan to have all utilities underground and no more having the old fashion poles with overhead lines to residences, also this will eliminate for the need to trim the trees around the power lines. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Evergreen Park December 19, 2023, 11:06 AM Question 1 building more affordable housing, ensuring bike and pedestrian safety, supporting public transport access, sustainability Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:12 AM Question 1 Infrastructure reliability, housing units in high density development areas. Question 2 • College Terrace Beau Leyvand in Greenmeadow December 19, 2023, 11:19 AM Question 1 Community Safety Maintain single family zoning Economic recovery Question 2 • Greendell 22 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 28  Packet Pg. 68 of 127  Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:34 AM Question 1 Repair the streets.. Seale between Middlefield and Newell. Make decisions quicker than spending years on one subject. Flood control. CREEKS!!!!! Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Frank Flynn in Ventura December 19, 2023, 11:37 AM Question 1 Housing, Housing and affordable housing. Speed up the permitting process — why do these projects take years to even start? We have neighbors sleeping in vans. Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in Professorville December 19, 2023, 11:42 AM Question 1 - Make University avenue car free - Enforce vagrancy laws (e.g. sleeping in vehicles or in the street) Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:51 AM Question 1 Creek/flood issues at Chaucer/Pope, jet noise, city street potholes, ADU's (get whatever plan done to stop poor developer proposals Question 2 • Community Center Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:52 AM Question 1 Would very much like to see the City focus on the multifamily housing and retail opportunities afforded by prospective redevelopment of California Avenue as a transportation oriented district. Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:52 AM Question 1 1) Putting utilities underground. 2) Removing invasive trees (eg Tree of Heaven). Question 2 • Monroe Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 11:54 AM Question 1 affordable housing street repair tenant protections help for elderly and disable (LINK is not sufficient.) Refurbish Midtown area, including shopping area Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown 23 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 29  Packet Pg. 69 of 127  in Green Acres December 19, 2023, 11:56 AM Question 1 Housing. Reduce height limits so more dense housing can be constructed. Require 20% be 'affordable.' Do NOT spend money on trying to change revitalize University Ave. STOP paying consultants to come up with ideas that the council members and members of the public can/should generate. An expectation for anyone who wants to be on city council should be that they have their own ideas regarding any changes. Question 2 • Creenacres II Name not available December 19, 2023, 12:05 PM Question 1 Community Safety Air Quality Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 12:05 PM Question 1 1. City Infrastructure: specifically electric and water and planning for future with more people and fewer resources ahead. 2. Safety and reduction of crime - especially home break-ins and assaults. 3. Continuation of economic recovery. 4. Climate change and natural environment, especially bringing the Newell Bridge replacement to fruition and pressing for the Pope-Chaucer Bridge replacement. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Duveneck/ St Francis December 19, 2023, 12:13 PM Question 1 The City of Palo Alto is poorly managed. You are elected by the residents as our representatives to provide appropriate oversight of those responsible for providing City services. It rankles to read about salary increases and limited access as services decline. Reopen City Hall and increase public service. Require staff to work 5 eight hour work days with alternating workplace presence and allowed remote work. Address transportation issues: poor road conditions; increase traffic enforcement; improve utility nonemergency response rates - residents, myself included, are tired of reporting issues, being assured that they will be fixed, but they never are fixed; low cost housing to reduce the number of dilapidated RVs parked along roadsides. Rewrite tree policy guidelines (obviously written in response to the complete removal of landscaping when there is the scraping and redevelopment of houses) to take into account residents who merely need to manage aging/dying trees on their property. Some of us can ill afford what totals to thousands of dollars needed to meet the bureaucratic requirements to obtain an arborist's report, pay for the City's permit fee, pay to trim or remove the tree, and to purchase and plant an approved replacement tree. Last, but not least, we have waited too long for the San Francisquito Creek bridges to be replaced. Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 12:18 PM Question 1 I endorse the 2023 priorities with greatest emphasis on housing (and the unhoused) and climate change and natural environment. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 19, 2023, 12:30 PM Question 1 Affordable housing; paving replacement on heavily traveled streets like University Ave. 24 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 30  Packet Pg. 70 of 127  Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Evergreen Park December 19, 2023, 12:32 PM Question 1 Building more housing - community members are being priced out and we are unable to support those who live and work here Question 2 • Mayfield Name not shown in Palo Verde December 19, 2023, 12:47 PM Question 1 Electrification, specifically stopping the installation of gas water and space heating systems in all building types. Carbon tax on CPAU natural gas sales to fund electrification. Low cost multifamily housing high and low rise with no parking requirements. Local car transportation alternatives. Fees for public parking in commercial areas. Pedestrian retail zone/gathering places on closed street blocks without vehicle (car OR bike) lanes. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 19, 2023, 12:59 PM Question 1 Keeping the feeling of Palo Alto by not building too high apartment buildings and by making all the longtime residents still feel welcome, not just the newcomers. How about offering senior nutrition to all of us, not just the Chinese? Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Downtown North December 19, 2023, 1:00 PM Question 1 Housing, Housing, and Housing for the climate, our schools, and to support local retail Amend restrictive commercial zoning to allow more uses so our business districts thrive Housing solutions for RV dwellers and the unhoused Bicycle and pedestrian improvements for health, community, and well- being Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 19, 2023, 1:01 PM Question 1 Build more housing units Make downtown a better place to hang out Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in Old Palo Alto December 19, 2023, 1:06 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Old Palo Alto 25 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 31  Packet Pg. 71 of 127  Name not available December 19, 2023, 1:21 PM Question 1 Sustainability, mental health, and affordable housing Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 1:28 PM Question 1 Devoting more resources to midtown Palo Alto, which feels like a neglected stepchild in comparison with the resources lavished on commercial areas north of Oregon Expressway. As many others have noted, the landscaping is outdated, there doesn't seem to be much support for small businesses, and the corner of Loma Verde and Middlefield looks blighted almost a year after the fire at AJ's Cleaners. Surely there could be a more equitable distribution of city resources. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 19, 2023, 1:57 PM Question 1 Public safety Traffic - Speeding - community parking enforcement Housing ( low income for employees who work in and around the peninsula) Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 19, 2023, 2:03 PM Question 1 More Housing near transportation. Address CalTrain track siting/ tunnels / overpasses etc. Establish natural gas sundown dates for residential, commercial & industrial use. Electric tariffs that support residential electrification versus penalize it. Pilot a program allowing nearby residents to camp in city parks on a 1-4 time per year celebration Question 2 • Evergreen Gary Lindgren in University South December 19, 2023, 2:15 PM Question 1 I would like to see the electrical undergrounding program start up again. Let's make this happen. In addition I would like see the ability to have new house design that would have a basement and and have the home entrance higher than at the ground level. Most of the older homes in older part of town have their first floor 3 or 4 feet above ground. Keep the present height limit as is now. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) stephen levy in University Park December 19, 2023, 2:19 PM Question 1 1) Provide more incentives for new housing by a) extending the ECR focus area zoning changes to other areas like DTN and Cal Ave and b) ask residents to provide funding for low-income housing perhaps through a local bond 2) Pursue the economic development recommendations to a) add more housing to provide more customers for our local businesses and b) relax retail requirements so we can fill our vacant spaces with viable businesses like local services 3) Add more housing in DTN and around Cal Ave and elsewhere to provide environmental benefits by reducing the pollution, GHG emissions and congestion from long commutes and make more trips accessible by walking or biking 26 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 32  Packet Pg. 72 of 127  Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 19, 2023, 2:26 PM Question 1 1 Transportation - specifically safe bicycle travel 2 Affordable housing 3 Building and sustaining inclusive community spaces and activities for all: Cubberley, Cal Ave, Parks & Rec, libraries etc. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 19, 2023, 2:30 PM Question 1 Improve the Palo Alto Link transportation. Question 2 • Charleston Meadow Name not shown in Professorville December 19, 2023, 2:32 PM Question 1 1 Transportation-specifically safe bike routes 2 Affordable housing 3 Build, sustain and support inclusive community spaces and programs: Cubberley, Libraries, Parks & Rec Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 19, 2023, 2:47 PM Question 1 climate change resilience affordabe housing natural resources protection more equitable tree canopy improvement Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in University Park December 19, 2023, 3:07 PM Question 1 Get rid of homeless people. Enforce the laws! Open a gym in downtown Palo Alto Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 19, 2023, 3:10 PM Question 1 Airplane flyovers. Including those at 12:30/1:30 AM. ADUs that are built in backyards and are intrusive to their neighbors because they are too close, too high and block out light to the neighbors' backyards. It can uglify and lower the value of the neighbor's house. Shockingly ugly. There was a reason that the original 1950s setbacks were 15-20 feet and the daylight plane was an important consideration. Also. Some of the construction is sub-par. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 19, 2023, 3:24 PM Question 1 More housing, especially the "missing middle". 27 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 33  Packet Pg. 73 of 127  Question 2 • Greenmeadow Charles Munger in Crescent Park December 19, 2023, 3:39 PM Question 1 (1) (Hard) Replace the Chaucer street bridge over the San Francisquito creek to stop the repeated flooding (a problem now for over 25 years) of the Crescent Park Neighborhood. If we residents can't live in their homes, little else new the government of Palo Alto might achieve this year for us can matter, because we won't be residents any more. Yes, supposedly flood control is under another branch of the government, etc.; yes, flooding problems should not heedlessly be pushed to communities downstream; but if a city council won't even make it a priority even to fight to keep Palo Alto residents from being washed away, what use is it? (2) (Easy) Abolish the Palo Alto Historic Resources Board. This *is* under the council's control. It vexes to be repeatedly threatened over the years with the HRB urging the adoption of onerous review and approval requirements on those of us seeking to maintain and repair our nice but hardly historic homes in Palo Alto, while over the preceding 25 years the government won't act---and I would consent to be taxed---to prevent those homes from being damaged or destroyed in floods. Are our homes worth preserving, or are they not? It is also vexes to be threatened with those requirements only because we have chosen, without the advice, counsel, or assistance of the HRB, to preserve our 1930's home (despite floods) just as those who serve on the HRB would wish; while other residents who have knocked down such houses, or have modernized them beyond recognition, will for that very reason escape the HRB's attention. Are we to be punished for conduct the HRB considers virtuous? If the city council chooses not to make a priority to prevent the recurrent floods, can it at least shut down this unnecessary board and leave us to cope with our problems in peace? Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 3:48 PM Question 1 Community Health and Safety Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 3:51 PM Question 1 Roll back zoning laws and height limits that artificially inhibit housing supply. Legalize housing. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 4:01 PM Question 1 climate change, affordable housing, health Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 4:02 PM Question 1 Economic recovery Safety Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 4:09 PM Question 1 Reduce airplane noise, especially between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. I have 28 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 34  Packet Pg. 74 of 127  lived in College Terrace for 37 years and the past 5 years or so have been intolerable in regards to airplane noise that occurs all day long! It is hard to fall asleep when planes are flying over my house at all hours of the night and early morning and during the day there is rarely a break longer than 5 minutes when I don’t hear planes overhead. Airplane noise over my house has ruined my quality of life. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 19, 2023, 4:29 PM Question 1 Health and safety. For example, better lighting on streets and in parking lots, pedestrian/cyclist/driver regulation and enforcement. Periodic street closures with neighborhood activities. Safety and accommodations, e.g. showers, toilets and daytime congregating facilities for people loving on the streets. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Downtown North December 19, 2023, 4:36 PM Question 1 1. Protect the environment. -The most effective way to do this is to limit population since a growing population always uses more resources and creates more pollution. -Also you can pass a law that all new buildings and development need to be net zero energy, allow no gas hook ups and make sure that all electricity is provided on site via solar panels or some other methodology. If they can't meet the requirements, then they can't build it. Also force builders to account for and buy offset credits for all of the carbon produced for the products that they use during construction - from the the cement and rebar to make the building, to the carpet and glass they use to finish the insides. If this were required it would truly help the environment and not just be an empty priority. 2. Stop allowing builders to build giant buildings that are out of character for the city. Take the housing commission and the RHNA requirements to court. Sue them to find out why we they claim we have to let builders build when the state commission will not return our housing element in a timely manner. Are they in league with builders and holding up approval so that builders can come in here and claim that they can build anything they want to because the city is not in compliance? 3. The city council should pass a law that they should not comment on national or international events that are not related to Palo Alto business. 4. Get the homeless off of the streets and sidewalks, make it illegal for them to squat in city buildings, stop feeding and caring for them. Send them to rehab or some other state. Question 2 • Downtown North Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 4:40 PM Question 1 Economic recovery for University Avenue, California Avenue, and Midtown (definitely included Midtown). Housing remains a must due to need and external pressures that will force action whether we are ready or not. Internal transportation needs of seniors and those trying to get away from single driver cars- Leaf is a good start. Question 2 • Midtown Russell Siegelman in Old Palo Alto December 19, 2023, 4:46 PM Question 1 More housing, especially multi-family, and especially affordable housing, projects to be approved and built in Palo Alto. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 19, 2023, 4:51 PM 29 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 35  Packet Pg. 75 of 127  Question 1 Utilities costs Spending Traffic congestion Question 2 No response Name not available December 19, 2023, 5:27 PM Question 1 Control the budget, especially unfunded liabilities in the future. Maintain our streets, parks and utilities. Work with PAUSD and develop a plan for the Cubberly site. Identify realistic opportunities for housing without turning Palo Alto neighborhoods into San Antonio Road in Mountain View with high rise apartment buildings. Push back against State over reach on unrealistic housing quotas for Palo Alto. Please de-prioritize the long term virtue signaling on climate (removing natural gas!), human rights, and conflicts around the world - these are important issues but best addressed by other branches of the government. Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 19, 2023, 5:30 PM Question 1 1. Affordable housing within 1/4 mile the city center under the “city of trees” canopy, near schools, transit, services. Housing near jobs, within biking walking bus. 2. Rent control, 3. Infrastructure : waste water, electric grid — 4. Housing department created who can synthesize and maintain wait lists and keep track of vacancies, bad landlords Question 2 • Mayfield Name not available December 19, 2023, 6:45 PM Question 1 Airplane noise Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not shown in Crescent Park December 19, 2023, 6:47 PM Question 1 In addition to the essential priorities of safety, traffic, railroad crossing management, affordable housing, responsible leadership please do not forget airplane noise to be continued on the priority list. Thank you ! Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 6:57 PM Question 1 1. Sustainability/Climate Action 2. Safety for vulnerable road users / Safe Systems 3. Housing provision Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 19, 2023, 6:59 PM Question 1 dramatic emission reduction (residents, business, government) Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) 30 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 36  Packet Pg. 76 of 127  Name not available December 19, 2023, 7:52 PM Question 1 1) affordable housing, affordable housing, affordable housing 2) railroad crossing decision 3) bike safety / safe routes to school 4) creative ways to embrace the cultural diversity of our community through community building events and activities Question 2 • Downtown North Zhenhua Fan in Charleston Terrace December 19, 2023, 8:01 PM Question 1 Neighborhood safety Education Economy Question 2 • Community Center Name not shown in Green Acres December 19, 2023, 8:34 PM Question 1 Airplane flight path noise Question 2 • Greenacres I Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 19, 2023, 8:37 PM Question 1 Decrease obstacles to building tall dense market housing. Question 2 • Palo Alto Central Hilary Glann in Barron Park December 19, 2023, 8:42 PM Question 1 1. Climate Change Mitigation 2. Housing for Social & Economic Balance 3. Making it easier for businesses to thrive in Palo Alto 4. Community Help. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 19, 2023, 8:49 PM Question 1 Airplane noise and fine particle polution from the planes headed for landing at SFO. Health and safety. Question 2 • Barron Park Tom Shannon in Old Palo Alto December 19, 2023, 9:33 PM Question 1 1. Resolution on Caltrain crossings (especially Churchill and Palo Alto Avenue) 2. Resolution on high speed rail overpass/underpass designs. 3. Continue to lobby state to get El Camino repaved. 4. Quiet skies - Codify the night curfew 10 PM to 7 AM for SFO, San Carlos and Palo Alto airports. Raise jet landing altitudes above 6,000 ft. while flying over Palo Alto. Re-establish the Woodside VOR as the intercept for incoming traffic from the west. Move or eliminate SIDBY. Prohibit San Carlos jets and prop planes from flying directly over Bryant Street through Palo Alto at very low altitudes. 5. Improve Bicycle Safety throughout Palo Alto. Create safer bicycle crossings on El Camino. Currently very difficult to cross on bicycle 31 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 37  Packet Pg. 77 of 127  eastbound from Galvez (Stanford) to Embarcadero Rd. 6. Resolve nightmare traffic congestion on Embarcadero Road at Town & Country Village Shopping Center. Suggestions - Rebuild Embarcadero to 4 - 5 lanes from railroad subway to El Camino incorporating turning lanes into Town & Country and Palo Alto HS. Consider a pedestrian/bike overpass/underpass from Palo Alto HS to Town & Country and eliminate the pedestrian traffic signal on Embarcadero Road. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 19, 2023, 9:33 PM Question 1 Protect environment Birds, bee’s & butterflies Native plants Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:03 PM Question 1 1. Airplane noise 2. Housing with social and economic equity 3. Health and safety (I am submitting it through the non-OpenGov channel because even though you provide a lot of information about OpenGov and how it works YOU DO NOT PROVIDE A LINK HERE TO REGISTER WITH OPENGOV! Rather serious survey flaw.) Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in Leland Manor/ Garland December 19, 2023, 10:19 PM Question 1 1. Reducing crime and improving public safety, including increased police presence and advocacy for holding criminals accountable 2. Getting our city budget under control, including pension obligations 3. Pushing back on state mandates, especially those leading to inappropriately large new housing developments Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 19, 2023, 10:31 PM Question 1 Housing -- not just housing for social and economic balance. Let's say housing because we want to live in a city that values and welcomes everyone. Affordable housing generally refers to people in the low income bracket, or close to it. That should be a priority. But so many of the jobs that aren't High Tech engineers and executives pay modest incomes. You can be a 15 year, highly respected admin or coordinator at Stanford and make $80K, which is well be low the Santa Clara County median family income of $180K. Those people make too much for affordable housing and yet they can't afford to live here either when rent for a one bedroom in Palo Alto is $3400+. Palo Alto should a place that welcomes those people generally referred to as middle class. Economic Recovery & Transition - All this talk about taking away outdoor seating for restaurants is ridiculous. You can travel anywhere in the world, even places with weather that isn't nearly as nice as ours, and find an abundance of restaurants with outdoor seating. Palo Alto has perfect weather nearly year round and yet somehow this is something we can't manage. People clearly like to eat outside. It was the one blessing that came out of the pandemic. Why is this so difficult to make happen here? Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale all seem to have made it happen without too much of a problem. How have they managed any potential conflicts with the businesses, even with less parking? Why can't Palo Alto figure this out? Also, Palo Alto needs to find a way to attract more places like Mike's in midtown. This town doesn't need another place with white tablecloths and fancy meals. We need more casual places where locals can go hang out, eat good food and drinks (even if it's not transcendent or Michelin rated). We need to get Philz and Bills back in business. They served the same crowds I'm talking about, locals who want to go someplace down to earth and affordable. That should be a top priority. Palo Alto needs to prioritize bringing in businesses that want locals there, and not just locals from the North side of town, and not just places that cater to tourists. Question 2 • Greenmeadow 32 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 38  Packet Pg. 78 of 127  Name not shown in College Terrace December 19, 2023, 10:50 PM Question 1 1. Streets/potholes 2. Train track/grade separation. We need this fixed. And “fixing” does NOT include closing off Churchill Ave, which would just exacerbate the impossible traffic situation on Embarcadero. 3. Restore local control on housing and density. I support affordable housing for teachers, service workers, etc., but I’d like us to push back on “ builders remedy” and not kowtow to Sacramento. 4. I’m also concerned about Stanford’s buying up residential property, especially in College Terrace. They tear down more affordable houses to build oversized ones, thus making our housing situation even worse. And— I’m not sure about this—I think there might be negative (property) tax implications for Palo Alto. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 20, 2023, 2:48 AM Question 1 1. Denser housing near train stations -- can be expensive or cheap, and it can be 8 or 10 stories high. 2. Put the power lines underground both for aesthetics and fur security. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Catharine Garber in Old Palo Alto December 20, 2023, 7:50 AM Question 1 Actions to mitigate climate change Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 20, 2023, 8:59 AM Question 1 Mental health preventative services for Palo Alto, specifically for youth. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 20, 2023, 9:20 AM Question 1 Economic development and a thriving retail economy in the local neighborhoods. Create vibrant community building activities and events similar to Redwood City and Mountain View. Support for police to keep our community safe. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 20, 2023, 10:28 AM Question 1 The most important thing needed in Palo Alto is affordable housing. I have a daughter (23 years old) at home with me. She works full time and can not afford to move out on her own with what she makes at her job. The cost of EVERYTHING here in Palo Alto is unbelievable!! I am a teacher and am having trouble living on my income as well. I am also concerned about the traffic on Embarcadero! The increase enrollment at Castellja has made driving down Embarcadero impossible!! Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not shown in Crescent Park December 20, 2023, 11:06 AM Question 1 33 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 39  Packet Pg. 79 of 127  Improved infrastructure: streets, roads, creeks & bridges, RR crossings Implement downtown streetscape & parking structure to: shore up retail, increase revenue. Stanford Shopping Center & neighboring cities are making us irrelevant. Increase height limits on housing and commercial sites - mix low rent with market rent housing. All low rent housing segregates the community. Council needs take action - deadly slow progress is the enemy of adjusting to the needs of the community. Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 20, 2023, 11:31 AM Question 1 Get a housing element approved to escape from builder's remedy. Move forward quickly with Newell Rd (and Chaucer) bridge replacement to reduce flooding risk. Reach a decision about whether and how to alter railroad tracks. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 20, 2023, 12:03 PM Question 1 Housing Safety Climate Economic recovery Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 20, 2023, 12:42 PM Question 1 Please address the railroad crossings. Question 2 • San Alma HOA James F. Cook in Evergreen Park December 20, 2023, 4:01 PM Question 1 Fixing housing / office imbalance; allow households to add electric appliances without penalizing them into higher rates due to high electricity usage; beautification of Cal Ave pedestrian segment; neighborhood signs to welcome folks into each different neighborhood - could be funded at a set rate by Council and let neighborhoods propose what they want; undergrounding remaining electrical distribution lines Question 2 • College Terrace Larry Klein in Leland Manor/ Garland December 20, 2023, 5:03 PM Question 1 1. Climate change with particular emphasis on a sunset date for fossil gas service 2. Revision to rules for retail 3. Housing for all income levels Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 20, 2023, 5:34 PM Question 1 1. Climate action and focus on sustainability. 2. Work to improve the building department so they are not so hostile to renewable energy and solar project in our city -- it's an embarrassment that a city with a demographic that is so favorable to solar is met by a building department that is actively hostile to solar projects. 3. Stop dithering and produce a workable housing plan that will be approved by the state. 4. Stop dithering and debating and produce a workable grade crossing 34 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 40  Packet Pg. 80 of 127  plan so we can move forward with high-speed rail. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 20, 2023, 5:53 PM Question 1 - Approve a permanent pedestrian/biking plan for California Ave (no cars between El Camino and Birch) AND invest in improving the pedestrian area. - Approve more affordable housing near downtown transportation hub, California Avenue, El Camino, near 101 and San Antonio Blvd. - Continue improving streets for alternatives for transportation other than cars (bikes, public transportation) - Finalize a plan for the Caltrain electrification and crossings at East Meadow and Charleston without dividing the neighborhoods with high bridges for rail. - Construction for new police station and East Meadow fire station Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not shown outside Palo Alto December 20, 2023, 6:13 PM Question 1 Housing costs and climate change Question 2 No response Name not available December 20, 2023, 7:39 PM Question 1 -Toxic SFO/SJC airplane traffic noise -Affordable housing Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 20, 2023, 7:56 PM Question 1 Build LOTS more housing, electrify single family homes and phase out of commercial properties, make downtown a vibrant place for people (not cars). Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 20, 2023, 8:47 PM Question 1 complete Housing Element affordable housing senior housing transportation / rides / shuttles within Palo Alto Question 2 • Walnut Grove Lawrence Garwin in Community Center December 21, 2023, 7:15 AM Question 1 2024 Palo Alto City Council Priorities (In no particular order, so please read the entire list. Thank you for your kind consideration of these suggested Council priorities.) Continue focus on reducing climate change. (More detailed suggestions below.) Roads: Resurface dangerously bumpy bike lanes. Be sure they are kept free of obstructions, such as waste bins; the one by the high school that is 35 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 41  Packet Pg. 81 of 127  eastbound on Churchill from Alma to Emerson is frequently blocked, forcing cyclists into the heavy vehicle lane. Install and diligently maintain reflective paint, reflectors, and warning signs on all bulb-outs, medians, traffic circles, etc., that narrow biking and driving lanes throughout the city. (Car tire strikes have darkened or removed much of the reflective paint and reflectors, where there was any.) Currently, many of these create a huge hazard in that someone going straight down a street (particularly in the bike lane) can easily hit them without warning. Design future ones and possibly retrofit current ones to have a soft landing spot, such as a bush, for cyclists who hit these curbs and flip over their handle bars. (This is a serious suggestion.) Review all roadway signs, starting with those along bikeways, that say, “Not a Through Street”. Amend them, as appropriate, to say, “for motor vehicles” or “except for bicycles and pedestrians”, as often there’s a path out the other end. Make all signage throughout the city appropriate for bicyclists (and pedestrians, where appropriate), as they are legitimate road users and must be encouraged to reduce climate change, pollution, and the ills of sedentary living. Clarify, perhaps with CA DMV collaboration, whether bicycles are considered “vehicles” and have signage reflect this standard. Air: Enforce the existing gasoline leaf blower ban, expand it to be city-wide (not just for residential properties) and cover all landscaping tools. Make available a more effective downloadable flyer for folks to share with offending property owners and yard care workers. State the amount of the fine. Create a reporting tool for easy, anonymous, offense reporting. Have warnings sent out without the need for staff intervention. Ban all indoor fireplace wood fires, as they destroy the air quality for blocks around the offender’s home and are truly ineffective at heating the home. Require all wood stoves to be low emission and fed with outdoor air; catalytic converters and pellet stoves allow relatively clean wood burning and outside air intakes substantially lower the emissions from burning wood in a well-sealed house and the air infiltration in a leaky house. Consider banning all indoor wood burning and further regulating outdoor fires. Support building and transportation electrification to displace fossil fuel use, including evening peak-electric-load gas peaker plants. Encourage the adoption of electric vehicles by people living in multi unit and rental housing by expanding and diligently maintaining publicly available level 1 and 2 EV chargers in the neighborhoods and DC Fast Chargers in retail areas. (Many municipalities very affordably install level 2 chargers on street light poles.) Require all remodels and new dwelling units to be EV charger ready. Encourage/require work place charging (standard 120 VAC, 15 amp outlets are all that’s needed for most commutes) to make use of the statewide surplus of solar energy during the day. Encourage/require solar photovoltaics near daytime chargers to reduce or eliminate the need for grid or building service upgrades to charge EVs. Lobby the Federal government to incentivize maintaining, not just installing, DC Fast Chargers for long distance travel. Install and encourage electric load shedding and power storage, including smart breaker panels and bidirectional electric vehicle chargers, whether behind the meter or municipally owned or contracted. Incentivize the former by providing rebates and introducing instantaneous two-way electricity pricing and a communication structure for customers’ equipment to automatically respond to price fluctuations. (OhmConnect currently provides a limited incentives-for-load-shedding service to PGE and other utilities’ customers; perhaps OhmConnect could be engaged to do the same for PA in at least the short term.) Educate local contractors and residents on how to install and use the aforementioned load shedding and grid storage equipment. Aggressively encourage building electrification and natural-gas-free buildings by giving huge incentives to not pipe gas to new or remodeled buildings and large rebates to folks who do transition their appliances from gas to electricity. Progression: Increase the reliability of the electric supply to reduce resistance to giving up gas appliances such as stoves, water heaters, wall furnaces, and gas fireplaces that currently don’t require electricity. Make no new gas connections. Ban installation of new gas appliances. Require existing gas appliances to be replaced by a certain date. Cap off older lines to prevent leakage. Cap off all unused lines. Stop supplying gas altogether or transition non-electrifiable needs to biogas, possibly supplied through the remaining gas pipeline network. Reinstate a $2300 or more rebate for DIY heat pump water heater installations. Railway: Follow the lead of other cities on the Peninsula by cost-effectively grade separating the railway crossings with a hybrid approach of raising the tracks and lowering the cross streets to go underneath. Be sure that there are low sound walls on the elevated tracks to protect the nearby homes from wheel noise. (The electrified locomotives will be much quieter than the current diesel ones, so tall sound walls are not needed.) Question 2 • Community Center 36 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 42  Packet Pg. 82 of 127  Name not shown in Barron Park December 21, 2023, 10:04 AM Question 1 1) resolution of issue of Caltrain crossings at E. Meadow and Charleston 2) noise pollution from airplanes, especially between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 21, 2023, 4:02 PM Question 1 Local shuttle service Affordable housing Senior housing Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 21, 2023, 5:52 PM Question 1 Downtown rejuvenation. California Avenue auto use on a shared basis. Grade Crossing Elimination Airplane noise Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 21, 2023, 5:57 PM Question 1 Climate issues Crime & Safety Question 2 • Crescent Park Virginia Van Kuran in Leland Manor/ Garland December 21, 2023, 7:40 PM Question 1 Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation Housing for Social & Economic Balance Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 21, 2023, 10:03 PM Question 1 Focus on reducing crime and improving safety Focus on increasing academic standards and promoting/rewarding/incentivizing excellence in public schools in addition to the usual equity agenda - equity is important, I think we can all recognize and agree on that, but I think the equity message has been hammered way too much down everyone's throats and what is completely lost is that we should be promoting and rewarding excellence and achievement - in the world of sports there are clear winners, and we celebrate them without shaming the others - can we do the same in our schooling and academics too please? Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not available December 21, 2023, 10:58 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Greendell 37 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 43  Packet Pg. 83 of 127  Name not shown in Evergreen Park December 21, 2023, 11:08 PM Question 1 I want city council to do whatever is necessary to stop “builders remedy” projects from happening. Please stop the Mollie Stone’s 17-story tower project! I live 2 blocks away. We don’t need more offices, and most of the tenants won’t be able to go where they want by train. The traffic will be a mess and the construction endless. I also would like to see fewer houses being bought by Stanford for faculty. This reduces housing availability, and Stanford doesn’t want to pay properly tax. This will be a drain on our schools and community. Can we stop Caltrans from dedicating one lane for buses only in Palo Alto? Buses passing along our section of Palo Alto are mostly empty. Can we get them to make emergencies patches to the pavement near PAMF? Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 22, 2023, 12:17 AM Question 1 Preserve the character of the city. Resist pressure to build higher and more densely with no provision for parking, insufficient taxes for schools and services. Pave the streets, particularly those streets that have been torn up for fiber optic installation. Enforce speed limits -- 25 MPH on Middlefield, 35 MPH on Alma & Oregon Expwy. Enforce noise limits. Cite drivers with vehicles that exceed noise limits. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Old Palo Alto December 22, 2023, 8:39 AM Question 1 Reduce airplane noise Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 22, 2023, 12:21 PM Question 1 Prioritize safe, alternative commutes for more people of all ages and abilities. Focus alternative transportation planning and community service spending on areas where housing growth is planned. This work must start immediately. Bureaucratically waiting for completion of the BPTP as housing projects move forward in the pipeline is unwise. Prioritize big picture planning NOW to insure that appropriate facilities can be developed in areas where the housing element focuses growth. If future projects need bus transit on auto congested San Antonio, for instance, these housing projects will need to incorporate space for future bus duck-outs in their projects. If developers are counting on using San Antonio Road on-street parking for their tenants, then the city will need off-street multi-use paths to accommodate people who ride bicycles and walk to transit stops and other destinations (including school and the rest of town) safely. This all requires SPACE which means code changes are needed, associated with an area plan RIGHT NOW, before projects are approved, to ensure that the proposed projects incorporate space for future active transportation and transit facilities that they need. Once these buildings are built, we cannot pick them up and move them to make room for bus stops and bike/ped facilities. This comprehensive planning work must be done NOW. Middlefield and its San Antonio connectivity to MV and PA shopping, public schools and Cubberley Community Center (which also sorely needs improvement ) should be part of this planning process. Further, East Meadow has seen some terrible injury collisions this year involving people who walk and bike at both ends of the age spectrum. This must addressed. Prioritized restoration of the fire truck that serves this part of Palo Alto, the part of town with fire sensitive Eichlers was unwise--though politically easy, given how the City Manager quietly orchestrated the decision process as a budget choice. See article with comments from former Palo Alto Fire Chief about Eichler fire safety and consider that you eliminated fire service for the quadrant of the city with the most Eichlers. https://www.eichlernetwork.com/blog/dave-weinstein/how-good- practices-prevent-eichler-home- fires#:~:text=In%20an%20interview%2C%20Palo%20Alto,Alto%20Fire %20Chief%20Eric%20Nickel. With the recent engine removal, "water" now has to come from the other side of Embarcadero or cross El Camino Real AND the Caltrain tracks with potential major delays, depending on time of day. Staff will tell you that average response times are 38 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 44  Packet Pg. 84 of 127  unchanged, but I challenge you to have them run tests to this quadrant of town at random peak traffic times of day to understand what delays might now be specific to this area. We need Council to elevate needs and solutions for areas of south PA that the city is densifying. Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not shown in Barron Park December 22, 2023, 3:38 PM Question 1 1. Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation - this impacts our very survival as a city, as an ecosystem, and as human beings and should be our number 1 priority. 2. Community Health & Safety - this could include work on setting priorities and making decisions based on a common and long-term good. 3. Housing for Social & Economic Balance - obviously need for housing is urgent. 4. Economic Recovery & Transition Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 23, 2023, 3:04 PM Question 1 Airplane noise reduction. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 23, 2023, 7:47 PM Question 1 1- Replace bridges on San Francisquito Creek without further delay 2- Design and build a bicycle & pedestrian underpass from Seale Avenue to Peers Park 3- Install more license plate readers on Alma, Oregon, Embarcadero and University. Question 2 • Leland Manor Mel Kronick in Crescent Park December 23, 2023, 10:08 PM Question 1 I think almost all of the priorities from last year should still be priorities, although I would move housing and safety up to the top of the list after climate change which I would rank first. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 24, 2023, 11:27 AM Question 1 1. Fix the roads. Without roads people won't be able to enjoy what our lovely city has to offer. 2. Make it easier to start and run businesses in Palo Alto. Long, complex and expensive approvals and permits make it hard to want to start or continue business in Palo Alto. It leads to ever reducing quality of consumer oriented businesses like retail and restaurants. 3. Listen to your residents and small businesses. They know how to make Palo Alto a wonderful place to be in. Question 2 No response Name not shown in College Terrace December 26, 2023, 10:17 PM 39 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 45  Packet Pg. 85 of 127  Question 1 Community building after Covid For all ages Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 27, 2023, 5:30 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Southgate Heidi Emberling in Barron Park December 27, 2023, 9:58 AM Question 1 Family-friendly city policies Entertainment for kids and teens (bowling, mini golf, etc) A vibrant Cubberley Community center and school campus. Full day high quality childcare and recreation preschool options. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 27, 2023, 11:28 AM Question 1 Building more housing Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Kirsten Flynn in Ventura December 27, 2023, 3:38 PM Question 1 Lower the city's carbon footprint. Dignified housing for economically diverse Palo Alto residents. Preserve and expand green spaces. Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in University Park December 27, 2023, 8:55 PM Question 1 I would like to see improved safety and pedestrian and cyclist friendliness around University Ave, and particularly around the Palo Alto Caltrain station. There should be safe, well-lit routes to get to the Palo Alto Caltrain platform from University Ave that don’t involve going in the underpass. Similarly, we need ways to connect from University Ave and the Embarcardero Bike Path to Palm Drive and Stanford by bike. Right now, getting over that intersection by bike is quite scary, involving negotiating with cars or pedestrians. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Zafarali Ahmed in University Park December 27, 2023, 8:58 PM Question 1 - improvements for pedestrians around the university ave caltrain station. right now walking through the underpasses is quite dark and requires walking through slip lanes - traffic calming on the intersection of bryant and university ave similar to embarcadero road. this will make bryant the truly great bike blvd through to downtown. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) 40 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 46  Packet Pg. 86 of 127  Name not available December 27, 2023, 9:03 PM Question 1 - i would like to see more pedestrian and bike friendly improvements into/out of the caltrain station - Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 28, 2023, 8:43 AM Question 1 Road safety- particularly around speeding on Oregon and Embarcadero. The lights are timed horribly so people (particularly on Oregon) are rewarded by speeding. My kids cross it every day to get to Paly and it’s terrifying! Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 28, 2023, 9:18 AM Question 1 Better bike connections and bike lanes on El Camino Real and San Antonio Road to improve bike access to employer locations and new residences coming on those streets in both Palo Alto and Mountain View. Improve Wilkie Way bike boulevard by removing stop signs for bikes and improve traffic signal timing at Charleston so waits aren't so long for bikes to cross Question 2 • Monroe Park Mike Forster in Evergreen Park December 28, 2023, 11:19 AM Question 1 Increase retail diversity (not just restaurants, nail salons, and fitness centers) - like Menlo Park Streamline housing and remodel planning and permit approval processes Allow and encourage neighborhood solar microgrids Increase medium-density, medium-and-low-income housing along commercial corridors to help our homeless neighbors Question 2 • Evergreen Eric Nordman in Old Palo Alto December 28, 2023, 2:00 PM Question 1 Start work on bike/ped grade crossings so alternate solutions are available before construction messes up existing routes. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements for health, community, and well- being Implement El Camino bike lanes, especially considering the significant volume of housing units coming that street. Better bike connections and more bike parking at commercial centers and businesses Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Cherrill Spencer in Barron Park December 28, 2023, 4:13 PM Question 1 Back in October 2018 the Palo Alto City Council passed this motion: Motion passed by Palo Alto City Council (9-0) on October 1st 2018 regarding an ordinance based on CEDAW: Direct Staff to study and return to Policy and Services Committee with options for a City ordinance endorsing the United Nations’ Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Staff’s work should include: i. Affirming the City’s commitment to the principals of the United Nations convention of the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women; 41 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 47  Packet Pg. 87 of 127  ii. Discussion of the potential for a gender analysis, including potential focus, scope, and phasing of an analysis, and roles of City staff, the HRC, and Council; iii. Policy and Services Committee should return to Council with a prioritization of one or two areas of focus; iv. Priorities should be given to areas where the City can make the greatest positive impact on the lives of the women and girls in Palo Alto; and v. Work generally within existing budgets, and City resources, and can accomplish goals within one to two years. && That motion was passed over 5 years ago and still no ordinance has been produced by City staff. I and my fellow branch members of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom ask you to prioritize the drafting of this ordinance. Below is a link to a United Nation's document that was signed by city mayors from all over the world. The commitment, launched under the banner of the Generation Equality and aligned with several blueprints of its Action Coalitions, highlights concrete action that cities can take in support of gender equality and ending violence against women. It calls for increasing women’s and girls’ meaningful participation, leadership, and decision-making power in cities and communities, and for the inclusion of women’s voices throughout all processes. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature- story/2023/12/city-mayors-make-commitments-to-advance-action-on- gender-equality-globally Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Charleston Terrace December 28, 2023, 5:59 PM Question 1 TRAFFIC - This City's Streets are ----- INSANE! Unsafe, Unsightly, and intentionally inefficient. Supposedly addressing "traffic calming" - Safe for pedestrians and bicycles? Really? Do you think you've achieved anything with this inability to design livable traffic 'control'? I'm shocked that a city of intelligent citizens has the least Intelligent traffic flow of any of its neighbors. What has been done to East Charleston Road should be a criminal offense. Truly horrid as well as inane. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 28, 2023, 7:38 PM Question 1 Converting unused office space to housing to meet our required goal of number of units needed by deadline date. Do not weaken building codes. No high-risers or increased density. Push for more ADUs. Question 2 • Charleston Village Arthur Keller in Charleston Terrace December 28, 2023, 10:12 PM Question 1 Economic Recovery & Transition --------Especially preserving local serving retail businesses throughout the City Climate Change & Natural Environment - Protection & Adaptation --------Focus on flood protection from San Francisquito Creek and the Bay that combined affect over 3000 homes in Palo Alto Housing for Social & Economic Balance --------Focus on adding affordable housing. Also when owners of affordable condos are faced with a request to vote on an assessment for their property, then invariably vote no; how about offering a loan from the City's affordable housing fund repaid with interest when the condo is sold for those who vote yes? Community Health & Safety --------Especially addressing crime (car break-in and catalytic converter theft), traffic safety, and mental health and wellness Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 29, 2023, 9:36 AM Question 1 Prioritize fixing streets for bicycles. 42 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 48  Packet Pg. 88 of 127  Overhaul the traffic light timings so cars do not have long stop/wait times with no traffic on the cross street. Fix the street crossing buttons so that the response to a pressed button does not take such a long time. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 29, 2023, 1:05 PM Question 1 Culture (Palo Alto Square movie theatre), bicycle/pedestrian safety, mass transit, population is aging, safe routes to school, small business, street tree canopy Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Palo Verde December 29, 2023, 1:24 PM Question 1 Priorities: 1.) Build improved "complete streets" throughout the city, which are safe and comfortable for all users (autos, cyclists, pedestrians, micro-mobility users); 2.) Increase the housing stock to improve affordability and to help reduce the number of long-distance commuters in the Bay Area; 3.) Reduce the very high levels of automobile traffic during commute hours. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 29, 2023, 2:46 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 29, 2023, 4:46 PM Question 1 Affordable Housing , traffic, health and safety. Police presence on our streets and parks. Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 29, 2023, 5:26 PM Question 1 To keep what they have going on until they expand their priority span Question 2 No response Name not available December 29, 2023, 5:33 PM Question 1 More housing options Question 2 • Ventura Name not available December 29, 2023, 7:30 PM Question 1 High quality schools Traffic and transportation Transparency w govt and police Affordable Housing for municipal workers Infrastructure maintenance 43 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 49  Packet Pg. 89 of 127  Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:10 AM Question 1 1. Traffic safety: top priority - Pedestrians 2. Traffic rules enforcement 3. Neighborhood security Question 2 • Crescent Park Reid Kleckner in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 9:10 AM Question 1 Legalize affordable housing: Eliminate regulatory barriers preventing housing developments across our city broadly. Parking Reform: Join the parking reform movement by eliminating all municipal parking mandates, supporting our climate goals, reducing VMT, improving road safety, and shifting drivers to other modes. Safe Streets For All: Prioritize staff time on designing and implementing safe streets systems that support active transportation and protect vulnerable road users. Design our streets for the micromobility revolution. Question 2 • Midtown Celia Boyle in Barron Park December 30, 2023, 9:11 AM Question 1 Ban leaf blowers. I hear them all the time-the current reporting system Palo Alto has is ineffective. Please just hire a friendly person to patrol around Palo Alto to listen and then issue a warning for first timers and ticket second/multiple infractions. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:12 AM Question 1 Deal with housing. I would say fight Sacramento and their stupid and unrealistic mandates for housing, but that's probably a lost cause. So focus on getting something done to get them off our back and yet not have any 15 story buildings, or 10, or 7 if possible. This should be #1 as it will have the most and longest effect and change to our city. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Palo Verde December 30, 2023, 9:13 AM Question 1 Warming Fabian and the intersection of East Meadow and East Meadow Circle to make the bike route and walking routes safer. RV parking spaces for the otherwise unhoused so that streets like Fabian and East Meadow Circle are more appealing to businesses and citizens. Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:15 AM Question 1 1. Community Safety 2. Affordable Housing 3. Encourage development and vibrancy of commercial areas such as California Ave, Midtown, and Downtown 4. Easy access to mental health services for children and young adults 44 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 50  Packet Pg. 90 of 127  5. Meeting places for young adults Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:17 AM Question 1 I would like to see California Ave become a priority. Now that the decision is made to keep it closed, it needs to look more inviting and be easier to navigate. There are still a lot of empty storefronts. There should be an incentive to fill them with shops and restaurants. We could use a pharmacy in the neighborhood. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in College Terrace December 30, 2023, 9:17 AM Question 1 Train crossings, viability of our shopping districts, keep single family neighborhood single family Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:17 AM Question 1 Health and safety, business development Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:17 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Downtown North Name not shown in College Terrace December 30, 2023, 9:19 AM Question 1 Affordable housing, climate change, public education Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:21 AM Question 1 Long term financial responsibility, and keeping the character of Palo Alto neighborhoods Question 2 • Palo Verde Matthew Lennig in Community Center December 30, 2023, 9:22 AM Question 1 Build a second public lap swimming pool. Since the pandemic there has been a sharp increase in the use of Rinconada pool. Let's build a second public swimming pool, preferably south of Oregon Expressway, to serve the southern half of Palo Alto and to absorb the increase in pool traffic. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis 45 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 51  Packet Pg. 91 of 127  Osborne Hardison in Greenmeadow December 30, 2023, 9:22 AM Question 1 1. I feel like a broken record here, but jet noise and low overflights. The city council has done ZERO about this since it first started to be a problem in 2016 when the FAA changed routes to go over Palo Alto on the way to SFO. The noise is crushing sometimes with large jets rumbling over the neighborhood here in south PA well below 3000 ft. Jets also spew out many toxic chemicals that float into our air and cause health issues to adults and children - how can we afford to sit idle on this? If you could deign to do ANYTHING tangible about this, it would be appreciated. 2. Mid-town small businesses are in poor shape. Mikes Cafe was almost lost to poor property management practices, and the the sad storefronts on Middlefield and Palo Verde are still boarded up with no plan in sight. Where is the leadership? The city council should stand for citizens and their places of business. In summary, the council seems to be governed by those that are happy to be reactive but not proactive to looming issues and trends. Also the fact that there has been no progress on jet noise and pollution is tragic neglect. Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:22 AM Question 1 I'm not that informed, but personally I would like to see Palo Alto be more family friendly (better multi-family housing, more emphasis on walking streets, like Bryant, and safer biking) and pet/walker friendly (fewer speeding cars that run lights and roll through stop signs, provide grassy areas for dogs to run in and more receptacles for poop, and benches for sitting on so older people can walk and sit). We also to take care of the homeless and mentally ill, but also share this burden proportionately, not disproportionately, for our population size. I don't know how we are doing on this front, but I feel like we should be on a Peninsula coalition of Santa Clara and San Mateo County. I don't feel that I am living as a person of integrity when I live in my house and people are on the street. But I work and I count on elected officials to handle this. I think we need more oversight over our school district. We have one school board for elementary, middle, and high school, and frankly they seem to be causing a second school shift by continuing to "de-stress" high school, but it's causing huge problems b/c it doesn't recognize the issue of college admission. You should do a survey re how many kids take classes outside of the District or do programs outside of the District. Let's use our resources better and support the families that are here. This board may be OK for elementary, but it's not for high school and middle. You could also do a survey on how many families wish they could go to a school like Bullis or private middle. There aren't enough spots to make that happen. Palo Alto is declining as a top district and this will impact us in time at the city level. Lastly, Foothill is a gem of this area, and I don't think enough families take advantage of it. Can we afford a Palo Alto Adult School and Foothill? Maybe we can, but let's be sure all our resources are being put to their best use. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:28 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:30 AM Question 1 Homelessness in downtown Flood preparation and prevention Crime and safety Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:32 AM 46 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 52  Packet Pg. 92 of 127  Question 1 1. Affordable housing. 2. Climate change mitigation response - e.g. flooding, extreme weather events 3. Manage down overhead costs Question 2 • Sand Hill Corridor Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:37 AM Question 1 SFO routed Jet nose 24/7/365 above our city is eviscerating our town’s special atmosphere. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:37 AM Question 1 Safety and traffic Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Research Park December 30, 2023, 9:40 AM Question 1 1) encourage high density housing 2) fix roads, especially El Camino, which looks like a bombed road in Gaza at this point Question 2 • College Terrace Name not shown in Crescent Park December 30, 2023, 9:43 AM Question 1 Top priority - CLIMATE CHANGE: We are running out of time! The City Council needs to STOP PROCRASTINATING! - additional financial incentives and mandates for converting homes to all- electric (we need a faster phase-out of natural gas) - Require solar installations on all permitted home renovations - financial support for low-income to assist with these conversions - make the permitting process for all of this work more streamlined so contractors and solar installers will work in the City of Palo Alto (many solar companies won’t) Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:43 AM Question 1 Airplane noise Question 2 • Greenmeadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:45 AM Question 1 A balance of amenities and recreation with housing. If Palo Alto wants to reduce the number of cars then the city needs to attract affordable retail, including grocery, and recreational centers. Since this only exists in surrounding cities or further away, cars are a necessity for life in Palo Alto. Creating affordable housing without parking is discriminatory since many individuals in this class bracket need their cars for work, and there are many people with disabilities who can’t ride a bicycle. Creating housing without parking is anti-family. It is impossible to raise children in the Bay Area without a car. 47 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 53  Packet Pg. 93 of 127  Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:53 AM Question 1 Affordable housing. Especially affordable rentals for seniors who are not low income, but cannot afford the outrageous rents. Question 2 No response Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:54 AM Question 1 traffic congestion, noise, pollution, and huge trucks and construction noise in my neighborhood, more to come with office building currently going through approval process, too much in too small an area Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:56 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Midtown Sally O'Neil in Barron Park December 30, 2023, 9:56 AM Question 1 Low-income housing Tree care and planting Climate change adaptation Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 9:58 AM Question 1 Unhoused Low income housing Housing Crime Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 9:59 AM Question 1 Reduce crime. Build safe community. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:01 AM Question 1 Affordable housing and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians Question 2 • College Terrace Name not shown in Charleston Meadows December 30, 2023, 10:03 AM 48 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 54  Packet Pg. 94 of 127  Question 1 Reduce crime. Build safe communities. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 10:05 AM Question 1 Actions against climate change Fiscal responsibility Assist unhoused peoples Food security Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Research Park December 30, 2023, 10:06 AM Question 1 More high density affordable housing on transit corridors. More support for unhoused and underhoused members of our community. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:06 AM Question 1 Encouraging and approving more housing, especially high density housing. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:10 AM Question 1 Climate Housing Cubberley Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:14 AM Question 1 Support affordable and high density housing. Combat bias in police force Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:16 AM Question 1 Reduce pensions for city staff Question 2 • Leland Manor Name not shown in Research Park December 30, 2023, 10:17 AM Question 1 We need more housing, especially more high density housing. The proposed development at Mollie Stone's is a terrific example of a project that should be greenlit. Question 2 49 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 55  Packet Pg. 95 of 127  • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:17 AM Question 1 fix the roads! Old PA is supposedly one of the prestigious neighborhoods but all of the roads are in terrible shape. When will this be fixed? Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:17 AM Question 1 Increased housing density, more biking and walking infrastructure Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:18 AM Question 1 Housing for low to middle income families. Enforceable Housing Standards for Rental Units/Homes (standards around heating - not in wall gas heaters, rodents/pest control, roof leaks - not fixed with unsightly blue tarp for months, mold remediation, sewer line blockages/deferred maintenance) - requiring local property managers (within a 10 mile radius) and mediation for housing issues. I've rented 4 different homes in Palo Alto over 9 years - each built originally 1930-1950s and these homes need updates for livabilty to be compliant with State and Federal Rental Laws - too many times tenants are desperate to stay in Palo Alto for schools/kids/work and just move units to not cause a hassle that would reflect poorly on their rental reference. Landlords have gotten used to with high rental fees that don't reflect maintenance of the property. Housing Construction Compliance - in every neighborhood that I've lived in people buy a house and retrofit the garage into living space without pulling permits. It is not compliant with fire code. It impacts the neighborhood with more cars parked on the street. They use construction vendors that use unmarked vehicles (not displaying their contractor license). It increases with square footage of the home without additional taxes levied. The City needs to create a path for better construction compliance on these garage conversions. City vision on High Rises - even Tokyo (another city prone to earthquakes) has areas of low rise only (under 5 stories) because they realize that High Rises are not the ideal design. The Molly Stone's construction proposal near the California Ave. train station is alarming. Pedestrian Safety - the pedestrian/bike tunnel under the train tracks at California Ave rarely has considerate bikers hopping off their bikes when pedestrians are present. Nearly everytime I walk in that tunnel, I have to listen carefully for the sound of bike tires behind me. Safety - Town and Country/near Trader Joes and bike path - This area converges with homeless people - more security cameras are needed in this area for the safety of the Palo Alto High School students - which already had a campus lock down due to an armed person near the bike path (12/14/23). Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:23 AM Question 1 Housing and community wellness and safety Question 2 No response Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:23 AM Question 1 Economic recovery, especially California Avenue and Midtown Limit size and density of new buildings Pedestrian safety, especially danger from bicycles on sidewalks Question 2 • Barron Square Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:29 AM Question 1 50 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 56  Packet Pg. 96 of 127  I would like to see city council support affordable housing for 2024. We have many individuals/families in our community that bring diversity and talent to the region who can't afford the large, exceedingly expensive single family homes in our area. Condos, smaller plots and other type of affordable housing are critical to making sure that our city retains what makes it so special. For example, Stanford University and other nearby colleges (e.g. Foothill, Palo Alto College) bring such a wonderful variety of people to our city - I'd hate to make it even more unaffordable for these individuals to live in the city. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:29 AM Question 1 Economic Recovery Police/Safety Improved civics education consistent with 19th and 20th century norms Question 2 • College Terrace Bob Hinden in Palo Verde December 30, 2023, 10:31 AM Question 1 Come up with a practical plan to reduce carbon emissions, one that has a chance of being successful. The current focus on turning off the gas system won't work because it isn't practical for multiple dwelling buildings, commercial, houses with forced hot water systems, and will punish lower income residents. It would be much better to focus on transportation where emissions are higher and increasing local solar electrical production. The current policies discourage solar. The city could both require all multiple residence units to have EV chargers and create incentives for building owners to add them.65 The city should should move the majority of its Vechicles to EVs. I would like to see a real plan to do this including what the current state is. Similarly, how is the city doing to turn off gas to all city buildings? If it can't do this itself, it shouldn't be asking everyone else to do it. Any plan to make the city more electric needs to first start with making the electric utility system more robust and reduce the number of outages to close to zero. If anything it seems to be getting worse, especially as the weather gets works with climate change. Increasing local generated solar and battery storage would be very helpful in meeting this goal. Accelerate the fiber to the home plan. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Old Palo Alto December 30, 2023, 10:33 AM Question 1 Revitalize University Avenue. It looks dirty, run down and unattractive. But the city always hires weirdo designers who design ugly plans for the downtown. No parallel parking. We could have been another Carmel. Instead we have some newer hideous structures. Reopen California Ave. California Ave is ugly. Pretty soon Palo Alto will have a rat infestation from all the dirty California Ave streets and restaurants. Boston had a rat infestation until they got rid of the outdoor seating areas overtaking the North End of Boston. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:36 AM Question 1 Housing of all kinds Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:46 AM Question 1 Getting the homeless off the streets Crime- home robberies, bike thefts, ability to walk the streets at night 51 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 57  Packet Pg. 97 of 127  alone safely General rundown state of El Camino Real- empty buildings, old vacant lots, slummy appearance roads and streets in poor repair, especially El Camino Water shortages, high prices for utilities Dirt and garbage laying around the streets Question 2 • Palo Alto Orchards/Monroe Park Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 10:48 AM Question 1 These are brief comments after reading the progress reports on each of the 4 priorities: Community and economic recovery- not sure what the financial benefits vs costs for fiber given already available services by commercial providers; support work on commercial cores and not sure if I saw update on this is the progress report Sustainability and Climate action - on electrification, pls prioritize outage and blackout back up plans. Gas has been a back up for some but solar or other generator backup retrofits are very expensive Housing for social and economic balance: fully support higher density, multi use designs such as those along El Camino and Cal Ave but am concerned about excessive projects submitted thru builders remedy such as the 17 story plan at Cal Ave and Alma Community health and safety: curious as to whether uplift local and other weekly communications vehicles are being used to update on the priorities, or whether there is research on social media or focus groups conducted with the community regarding priorities. I see that this request has appeared to have responses from a hundred or so respondents which seems low Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:50 AM Question 1 traffic safety california ave and university ave homeless issues Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Community Center December 30, 2023, 10:50 AM Question 1 Housing, street repair, fix burned building on Middlefield Road in midtown. In other words, focus on real, everyday problems. Question 2 • Community Center Name not shown in Ventura December 30, 2023, 10:54 AM Question 1 Thank you for asking. I am in agreement with most of the City's priorities for 2024 and have some ideas and questions to share. 1. Economic Recovery & Transition--How can we bridge the wealth gap? 2. Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation-- especially (a) planting of more native, drought resistant plants, (b) strongly recommended alternatives to lawns in residential and commercial properties, (c) more planting of "live and valley oak trees instead of sweet gum, maple, and other non-keystone or ornamental trees, restoration of creeks to their natural state that can be accessed by the community. 3. Housing for Social & Economic Balance--especially more (a) community engagement in each neighborhood via gardens, potlucks, (b) co-housing in existing single or multi-family residences, e.g. https://radishoakland.com/ and https://stfrancisrwc.org/services- programs/affordable-housing/, (c) offer folks an option to have a fractional interest in the equity of their home for long term residents, (d) rent control? 52 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 58  Packet Pg. 98 of 127  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rent-control.asp https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/09/0 5/federal-rent-control-laws-debate/70666376007/ What is the Justice for Renters Act? https://justiceforrenters.org/ The Justice for Renters Act proposes to eliminate the California statewide ban on rent control, empowering local governments to enact laws that could stabilize rents and prevent them from skyrocketing year after year. Additionally, the act aims to tackle one of the root causes of homelessness—unaffordable housing—by making it more accessible. 4. Community Health & Safety--especially earthquake preparedness, neighborhood emergency action plan with leaders, bicycle and ebike safety, reduced traffic via more ride sharing, more community health clinics and events, more American Red Cross water safety and professional rescuer classes at various pools, e.g. the Elks, the Eichler Club, the JCC, Greenmeadow, PAUSD middle and high school pools, easier access to quality healthcare for all. 5. Population Growth? How many people can Palo Alto, once a town, comfortably fit in its land area? The article at this link discusses the effects of population density. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/hsc.13136 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/hsc.13136) May the democracy in the US stay strong locally and globally in the centuries ahead. I appreciate the City keeping residents informed about issues that impact us collectively and individually. Question 2 • Ventura Name not shown in University Park December 30, 2023, 10:54 AM Question 1 Improve the health of our downtown area residents by replacing one of the gyms close to University. Reach gym and studio on High Street looks like it is now office space. The Zion Church (a historic landmark) that was a dance studio is now, in I believe a violation of code, office space and the two-story ADA-compliant building on Bryant and Lytton, which is owned by the City of Palo Alto and was previousely Form Fitness stands vacant. Lease that building to a gym operator as there is no longer a general purpose gym downtown and those residents must drive to workout. Residential area parking continues to be a problem for downtown-area homes. Review the arbitrary round numbers of permits sold to non- residents in the downtown zones. For instance, in Zone 5 you have lost parking on Ramona for a block due to the restaurant "parklets" and Ramona by the Library only has parking on one side and that block has three huge density condos, with two or three cars per unit and only one space for off-street parking. On that subject, please reverse your decision to charge residents for a permit to park in front of their own homes. Continue the social worker/ police officer team approach to dealing with prople living on our streets and fully staff any vacant positions. There has been a noticeable decrease in the numbers sleeping and deficating on our downtown streets. Review and change the proposed regulations regarding those residents who excersise their right to opt out of the new "smart meters", AKA time of use electric meters. The city will charge $125 not to install a new meter and a charge of, as I remember, $30 per month forever not to read your meter and require that you go outside each month and read and report your own meter readings. However, with PG&E there is a one-time charge of $75 to opt-out and then a monthly rate of $10 and that monthly fee expires after three years. The current proposal is clearly designed to punish anyone who does not want the steep increases in cost for using power during dinnertime on workdays. This will significantly impact retired residents and those who work at home. The city is requiring all electric homes as they transfer millions in profit each year from electric revenues to the general fund. Stop this "tax" that was never approved by the voters and reduce the electric rates for all-electric homes. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:55 AM Question 1 Lower property taxes and high density housing Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:00 AM Question 1 53 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 59  Packet Pg. 99 of 127  1) Maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure of the city. 2) Keeping the police and community service folks funded so they can keep the city safe. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:04 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Research Park December 30, 2023, 11:10 AM Question 1 Please allow High density housing! Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:11 AM Question 1 Homeless population especially in the old downtown area Continue economic Recovery & Transition Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation Housing for Social & Economic Balance Community Health & Safety Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:11 AM Question 1 Housing- we need more multi family housing. This keeps Palo Alto a realistic place for families to live, not just the super rich or those who have inherited. Road care - I have lost 4 tires in the last two years due to the poor quality of roads, especially el Camino. PLEASE address this! The quality of the road is horrendous. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 11:16 AM Question 1 The arts: performing arts and visual arts. Please support West Bay Opera who have had to keep reducing the number of operas they offer and the number of performances per opera. It would also be wonderful to have a decent performance space with a standard size stage and seating with better sight lines and enough bathrooms and a larger lobby. Also the Art Center struggles to meet demand and is still below its pre-Covid city support. It needs a larger facility to support classes for a fuller range of skill levels particularly in painting and printmaking, and it needs a larger facility: both adult painting and printmaking are forced to share a studio so you can’t offer both at the same time. Also please pay more attention to midtown. We need some decent amenities and better commercial space for neighborhood restaurants and coffee shops and small businesses. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Crescent Park December 30, 2023, 11:16 AM Question 1 The council should focus on improving Palo Alto for its citizens. Safety - crime, roads, traffic, cyber security, flooding Sensible housing that retains or even improves the balance between population and schools, open space, traffic, water availability, etc.. 54 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 60  Packet Pg. 100 of 127  Adaptation to climate should be a priority rather than virtue signalling to other cities. If Palo Altons ceased using any energy it would have no impact on a climate that is changing. Act on things where we can actually have an impact. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:23 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Ventura Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:23 AM Question 1 Enforcement of existing laws and city codes. There are so many laws and codes regularly being broken in plain site, seems like there is almost zero enforcement these days. Start by doing something about all the long term illegally parked RVs around the city. Everyone knows where these are and they all are in gross violation of the 72 hour parking limit as well as other laws/codes. The police website to report such violations says violators will be towed but I don't think that ever happens. Why not? Since there is not much major crime in Palo Alto I would like to see the police prioritize lower level crime (car thefts, car break ins, bike thefts, cat converter thefts, package lefts, etc) that still significantly affect city residents. Saying that there is "nothing we can do" should not be an acceptable/allowable response from city police. I would like to see prioritizing needs & safety of current & LEGAL city residents vs those that are not legal residents or people who aspire to be residents. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:23 AM Question 1 bold policies for climate mitigation and adaptation, being a leader for other cities to follow, including not just transitioning to electric, but lifestyle changes, like having plant-based meals at schools and beyond, and less air travel per capita in the city Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:27 AM Question 1 Housing affordability Environmental climate Help the vulnerable in our community: our homeless, seniors, youth Build community through events like the Cal Ave live music nights Question 2 • Barron Park Millie Chethik in Evergreen Park December 30, 2023, 11:28 AM Question 1 Rebates for replacing gas heaters with heat pumps for multi unit housing such as condominiums. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:29 AM Question 1 Finally deal with the excessive noise caused by SFO arrival traffic. The City is not taking the health implications of the severe concentration seriously. Particularly, the large Oceanic flights late at night and early morning and the documented excessive noise on SERFR. Question 2 55 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 61  Packet Pg. 101 of 127  • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Palo Verde December 30, 2023, 11:32 AM Question 1 Improving retail options - a lot of retail is closed and more closing. Scaling kids and other facilities - it's impossible to find camps as they get filled up in 1 min, tennis courts as they are always full or other such community facilities. This is getting worse as more housing gets built and population goes up. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 11:40 AM Question 1 Living on a fixed income, I find your utility charges to be extremely high. Obviously having just had to pay millions of dollars due to your overcharging customers, I would venture to say that your oversight of this particular service needs a bit more attention. Your refund to your overcharged customers is almost laughable ($156.00 :))). All is perfectly fine to prioritize climate change and other environmental problems, but this is a service that would help everyone who lives in Palo Alto and is affected by this particular problem. To me this is a priority that should be up for discussion. It is a subject that you should be able to discuss and see where you could help the people of Palo Alto. Climate change is a world-wide problem; it will not be solved by some resolution passed by the City Council. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Downtown North December 30, 2023, 11:46 AM Question 1 -Increased housing around transit -Finalize Cal Ave closure to cars so that temporary traffic mitigation is made permanent -Increased staffing for community events like camp, swimming, and classes Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:55 AM Question 1 Less expensive utilities. Utility bills are hard to understand. Have videos how to read your meters. More business friendly. Keep businesses in Palo Alto for local character and tax revenue. Keep up the recycling bins but do NOT waste money on climate change or traffic flow. City Council is spending too much money on itself. Palo Alto is landlord unfriendly, driving up rental costs. Question 2 • Palo Verde Patrick Devine in Barron Park December 30, 2023, 11:56 AM Question 1 More cycling and walkability, particularly along El Camino Real. Finalizing plans for Caltrain. Increasing density around our transit centers. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Ventura December 30, 2023, 12:00 PM Question 1 56 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 62  Packet Pg. 102 of 127  Although I recognize that we face more pressing issues, I would like to see the City address long-term illegal RV parking in and around residential neighborhoods. It is easy to conflate this practice with homelessness, the general Bay Area housing shortage, or post-pandemic recovery, but it is a separate issue and non-enforcement of existing laws is not a solution to larger social issues of this sort. RV dwellers should be provided with safe, clean, reasonably-priced locations other than public streets where they create problems of safety (for pedestrians and cyclists), hygiene, and sanitation. Question 2 • Ventura Name not available December 30, 2023, 12:17 PM Question 1 Climate Change - environment & conservation. Infrastructure. Transportation. Safety and security. Question 2 • Midtown Bitew Tisase in Ventura December 30, 2023, 12:39 PM Question 1 Rent control and economy recovery Question 2 • Ventura Name not available December 30, 2023, 12:42 PM Question 1 Sustainability Housing Question 2 • Charleston Meadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 12:44 PM Question 1 (1) rein-in city staff and improve accountability of to our elected City Council (2) focus on the needs of current constituents, rather than the entire planet and an imagined future (3) re-set to more sensible and cost-effective mandates for grid build-out and natural gas phase-out (4) remediate aircraft noise and pollution (5) manage on-street homeless parking Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Community Center December 30, 2023, 12:45 PM Question 1 My recommended priorities for 2024 are: 2. Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation 3. Housing for Social & Economic Balance 1. Community Health & Safety I put 'Community Health & Safety' first, because Council has fallen far short of resolving the police and policing issues which emerged prior to June 2020, but whose importance only became 'clear' to Council following the march and rally at City Hall associated with the George Floyd murder. The Alvarez incident, in particular, is unresolved. The City Manager, City Attorney, County DA, and City Police Chief sought to delay and obfuscate, and to portray the incident as attributable to a single individual (the 'bad apple in a good barrel of apples' tactic). Yet, several other incidents occurred in the same timeframe; and, those officers present at the Alvarez incident never spoke up about it, never reported it, never took a stand. Moreover, Mr Alvarez's 'penalty' was meaningless, for all intents and purposes. Add to that, the City Manager's dramatic under-reporting of the participation in the June 2020 rally; and, his autocratic imposition of a 14- day curfew; prove that facts and evidence and transparency do not lie at 57 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 63  Packet Pg. 103 of 127  the heart of the thoughts and actions of these 'public servants'. It is therefore clear the City still has a police and policing problem. The culture in the Department, the mores and morays, morals and ethics, are deeply suspect. The legal mechanisms -- limited liability, contracts outside the public eye, and more -- still shield officers from appropriate public oversight, and make this citizen more fearful, not less, for his safety in this City. If our Police Officers do not feel safe in the execution of their duties upon our behalf, then it is incumbent on we citizens, through our City Council, to provide them with the technology and training, so that not only can they be safe in that execution, BUT ALSO they do so with the full trust of the community. PAPD does not, however, enjoy that trust; they are unworthy of it, proven by their actions, and by the actions of City staff and Council to perpetuate the status quo; officers do not serve the community first; rather, they serve their union/fellow officers first. And that state of affairs corrupts every other priority action which Council seeks to adopt and execute. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 30, 2023, 12:46 PM Question 1 Climate Change and Natural Environment Community Health and Safety Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not shown in Palo Verde December 30, 2023, 12:47 PM Question 1 Extremely low income housing Abandon fiber optic effort Smart traffic lights everywhere Repave all streets Rezone all R1 neighborhoods for more housing Enforce regulations for leaf blowers and stop signs. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 1:00 PM Question 1 Aspects that we can control and distinguish P.A. from surrounding communities are 1) the number of street trees & parks, 2) unique houses in walkable neighborhoods, 4) Excellent downtowns, and 5) education. I find the trend of larger apartment buildings very close to the street as an excellent way to ruin what makes P.A. a spectacular town to live in. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Green Acres December 30, 2023, 1:02 PM Question 1 Good government - get back to the basics: ) Keep electric power reliable (what's with the blackouts in recent years?) and avoid price increases. ) Stop trying to ban residential gas unless the City is prepared to pay for the many $10s of thousands in building remodeling construction needed to accommodate heat pump systems in 1950s and older era residences. ) Get rid of costly virtue signaling such as BOTH paying for carbon offsets in natural gas supply AND still counting the emissions as a current unmitigated concern. ) Stop any plans to spend money on grade separation in south Palo Alto. Caltrain has already announced it will not be increasing train frequency now or in the foreseeable future, and high speed rail will never run here. Grade separation construction and eminent domain seizure is thus an un- needed disruption with insignificant benefits and real drawbacks to residents. ) Learn from the best practices evident in Los Altos' management of retail development. Los Altos has a vibrant restaurant and retail scene - learn from them. ) Deal with PA's unfunded pension overhang. 58 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 64  Packet Pg. 104 of 127  Question 2 • Greenacres I Name not available December 30, 2023, 1:04 PM Question 1 1/ complete Fiber Internet throughout the city (our street still doesn't have it) 2/ bury power lines 3/ improve bike lanes Question 2 • Downtown North Name not shown in Research Park December 30, 2023, 1:06 PM Question 1 Major: Build more high density housing. Minor: Fix potholes on El Camino. Improve intersection of Cal Ave & El Camino to account for fact that Cal Ave is now closed (lights do not make sense and barriers are hard to cross with bike). Continue to invest in pedestrian friendly infrastructure on Cal Ave. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not shown in University South December 30, 2023, 2:15 PM Question 1 Airplane Noise and Impacts - this includes SFO, PAO, OAK and SJC, fiber to the home, allow owners to opt-in to historical home status, strengthen climate change and sustainability goals and transparency. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 30, 2023, 2:46 PM Question 1 Investment in biking infrastructure and parks Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 30, 2023, 2:47 PM Question 1 Complete Caltrain electrification Offer generous heat pump space heater incentives (not water heater) Enforce leaf blower ban with a door-to-door information campaign with non-compliance consequence. Lower electric bill rate for every electric appliance installed in a residence. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 3:01 PM Question 1 We would like to see Safety elevated and not hidden behind health priorities. We live in a neighborhood and townhome community that has experienced a great deal of burglaries. There have also been gatherings and car racing on Fabian during the nights. We’d appreciate a conversation around how to increase security for our businesses as well. Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not shown outside Palo Alto December 30, 2023, 3:02 PM Question 1 59 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 65  Packet Pg. 105 of 127  Affordable and transit-centered housing. Climate change and mitigation of emissions (electrify everything). Bicycle-pedestrian-traffic safety (reducing the number of accidents caused by motor vehicles by promoting other forms of mobility). Support teachers, students, and the emotional well-being of school communities. Question 2 No response Name not shown outside Palo Alto December 30, 2023, 3:10 PM Question 1 Stronger climate initiatives around Electrification Question 2 No response Name not available December 30, 2023, 3:12 PM Question 1 Truly affordable housing. Homeless housing with support!!!!!! Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 3:37 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • College Terrace Bob Moss in Barron Park December 30, 2023, 3:38 PM Question 1 Environment and climate change Traffic and parking by commercial areas Affordable housing Crime, such as auto burglaries and theft Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 4:12 PM Question 1 I would like to see an urgent response to affordable housing projects. It takes time to secure funding. The Council needs to move projects forward so RFPs are issued and projects accepted asap. Not in months or years. Locations need to be near schools, transportation, work sites. I hope you will encourage innovative architecture when possible too. Think future not past. Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 5:08 PM Question 1 Lowering crime/theft in our neighborhoods, homes, and stores Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not shown in Crescent Park December 30, 2023, 5:51 PM Question 1 Train track situation Housing 60 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 66  Packet Pg. 106 of 127  Keeping California Ave. Pedestrian and Ramona St. as it is Continue electricity conversion Underground wires! Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 5:58 PM Question 1 Streets replaced and trees trimmed. Basic things to make our city look decent!! Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not shown in Community Center December 30, 2023, 5:59 PM Question 1 Acquisition, preservation, and conservation of natural resources, including existing and new parklands, and continuing to steward limited energy and water resources, discourage overconsumption, and support sustainability, including re-use, recycling where markets exist, and reduction of waste and especially plastics. Supporting, encouraging, and incentivizing Palo Alto residents, and those who work, study, and otherwise spend time in Palo Alto, to care for one another, and for the natural resources in our city, including parklands, and community facilities. Emphasize wellness, aesthetics, safety, functionality, and inclusion in navigating our city (views, clean and easily navigable paths, sidewalks, bikeways, and roadways, and parklands). Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available December 30, 2023, 6:26 PM Question 1 Affordable and attractive housing. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 30, 2023, 6:38 PM Question 1 Housing, bike lanes, pedestrian friendliness Question 2 • Sand Hill Corridor Name not available December 30, 2023, 7:11 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 7:12 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available December 30, 2023, 7:36 PM Question 1 -approve tons more housing -make the permitting and inspection process easier and faster, especially for homeowners who are making climate change-related upgrades 61 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 67  Packet Pg. 107 of 127  (electrifying, adding A/C to protect human health, etc) or adding housing in the form of an ADU. The heat pump water heater subsidy is great, but it means little if permitting and inspection make the project painful and drawn out to homeowners. -improve pedestrian and bike safety. In particular, direct staff to prioritize fixing dangerous areas near schools and on Safe Routes to School. Maybe the Council could even ask staff for regular updates on problems reported on Safe Routes to School and next to schools and how progress is coming along to fix these problems. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 30, 2023, 8:19 PM Question 1 Traffic congestion on San Antonio Rd Question 2 • Monroe Park Name not shown in Barron Park December 30, 2023, 8:21 PM Question 1 More housing- market rate and affordable housing are all necessary! Question 2 • Barron Park Name not shown in Old Palo Alto December 30, 2023, 9:53 PM Question 1 1. Rail Crossings 2. Historic Preservation - education and new incentives 3. Environmental noise and air-pollution reduction 4. Neighborhood safety Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 30, 2023, 10:00 PM Question 1 1. Stop narrowing streets and creating road diets; keep four-lane streets four lanes instead of shrinking them to two. 2. Stop throwing money at the homeless problem. 3. Keep El Camino 6 lanes for cars instead of shrinking it to four for bus lanes or bike lanes. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:23 PM Question 1 Affordable housing Environmental actions Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 30, 2023, 11:50 PM Question 1 Protection of Ventura neighborhood Question 2 • Fairmeadow Name not available December 31, 2023, 12:12 AM Question 1 In the long-term, I would like the city to prioritize high density housing and 62 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 68  Packet Pg. 108 of 127  development for small, independent businesses (as opposed to chain stores). In the shorter term, I would like the city to prioritize 1) filling in the craters/uneven pavement at the intersection of El Camino Real and California, and 2) building out better bike lanes and infrastructure (eg bike racks) on University in downtown Palo Alto. Currently, cyclists taking the underground pedestrian pass have to merge onto University near Alma from the sidewalk, and it is not an easy transition. To anticipate the counter argument about how bike lanes would hurt the small independent businesses I’d like to see more of: I would go to downtown PA a lot more if there were bike lanes! I currently prefer going to Cal Ave because it is a car free zone, and it is easier for me to travel there on bike. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:08 AM Question 1 Please update the outdated parking lot at the Cubberley Community Center and put a rest room in the soccer complex. Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Duveneck/ St Francis December 31, 2023, 7:00 AM Question 1 Increase density for housing on existing multifamily sites. Currently we have apartment complexes that are under zoned and it appears the council is failing to up zone these sites because Greer is afraid his rent may go up. These existing multi family sites could double or triple in size and serve our community an important housing type that we desperately need. The notion that we cannot add to supply in a meaningful way is not served if we allow ourselves to only review one of projects. We need to green light more development by paving the road in places we already are comfortable with multifamily developments. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 31, 2023, 9:07 AM Question 1 1) Do not remove driving lanes from El Camino Real for bikes or safety. There is a perfectly good bike boulavard one block away that parallels ECR. If you must add bike lanes to ECR (which I don't think you do) then take away curbside parking and us that space for the lanes. 2) Merge ALL Palo Alto City neighborhoods in the the Palo Alto School District Question 2 • Monroe Park Name not available December 31, 2023, 10:12 AM Question 1 consistent building codes that limit height and size of new apartment builds.... 18 stories in Palo Alto??? That's insane. Also spread high density housing throughout the city...don't just stack them on ECR which will overburden Baron Park and nearby neighborhoods. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 31, 2023, 10:25 AM Question 1 Access to city hall with a person to answer questions and direct people to appropriate persons. Reign in the city manager and make him be democratic. He is manipulative and the council needs to oversee him. The city bureaucracy is too large and expensive. Staff positions need to be rationalized. This does no apply to police where it is hard to hire. Question 2 • Palo Alto Central Name not available December 31, 2023, 10:28 AM 63 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 69  Packet Pg. 109 of 127  Question 1 Renewed focus on pedestrian safety in 2024, to avoid injury and fatal accidents. We see very few speed-limit signs for 25 MPH (the limit on most residential streets in Palo Alto). [Example: Louis Road from Loma Verde to East Meadow -- a long path along Louis -- has very few posted speed signs for the 25 MPH limit]. Blinking-yellow lights could be installed at selected crossings, as seen on Fabian Way. Parks with many visits by small children, school-age bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages need more road signage and speed-safety features. [Examples: Mitchell Park and Ramos Park]. Post-pandemic, many cars are moving above the speed limit -- which can be easily observed during the afternoons and at twilight, and we need to avoid pedestrian accidents !! Question 2 No response Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 31, 2023, 10:39 AM Question 1 Please open City Hall as it was before Covid. We need access to our elected officials to get information easily and discuss and resolve issues. Right now, there is no access to get things accomplished! Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 31, 2023, 11:07 AM Question 1 Economic Recovery & Transition Housing for Social & Economic Balance Community Health & Safety Climate Change & Natural Environment – Protection & Adaptation Question 2 • Palo Verde Larry Cheng in Palo Verde December 31, 2023, 11:10 AM Question 1 Revitalize South PA community / commercial spaces along Middlefield, like the Loma Verde corner center, and midtown shopping district. Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not available December 31, 2023, 1:20 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in Community Center December 31, 2023, 1:22 PM Question 1 * Continue to accelerate, to a higher level than current outlook, climate action plans. * Make lower-cost housing more available, especially to those who provide essential services here in our community * Strengthen and focus on the importance of civics education, as well as the core ethic of compassion, for our youth and how to appreciate, improve and preserve core institutions on which our democracy depends. The intensity of this focus needs to be at least at the same level as our focus on science and technology. Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not shown in Charleston Meadows December 31, 2023, 1:38 PM Question 1 Keep the neighborhood fabric at all the shopping centers, with services and grocery stores - no high rises. grade separations decided and implemented Cubberley’s improvements. 64 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 70  Packet Pg. 110 of 127  Question 2 • Charleston Meadow Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West December 31, 2023, 1:50 PM Question 1 I'd like the City to prioritize pedestrian & cyclist safety, and designing roads for safety over speed. There are few things more important than making sure our kids are safe walking & biking to school. So far, the Office of Transportation's response to community safety concerns has not been reassuring - it takes months and various escalations to get a response to 311 tickets and even then, the responses dismiss the suggestions without visiting the site or doing any investigation. It'd be great to see the Office of Transportation be more receptive to community input and to take action in response to those concerns. Also, I'd like to commend City Council for its response to the Middle East conflict, focusing on supporting citizens here in the community and condemning both terrorism and Antisemitism/Islamophobia. I appreciate this support and the Council's focus on our local community, without getting involved in divisive resolutions on international affairs. Thank you so much for your service to the City! Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:04 PM Question 1 -Revive businesses on El Camino in south Palo Alto -Get going on permanent pedestrian only set-up of California Ave -Get going on revitalization of Fry’s complex in Ventura -Get going on redevelopment of Cubberley community center Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Downtown North December 31, 2023, 2:13 PM Question 1 Environment, schools improvement, taxation (increase taxes) Question 2 • Downtown North Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:14 PM Question 1 My #1 priority = build more homes in Palo Alto. I personally am at risk of being priced out of the city, where my wife and I have lived for nine years and raised two children. The city should change its zoning and other laws to remove barriers to building more homes. For example, the city should raise the limits on height and floor-area ratio, eliminate the limit on density, eliminate the requirement of parking, reduce impact and other fees, and streamline the approval process. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) George Lu in Evergreen Park December 31, 2023, 2:16 PM Question 1 1. Development office We need a cohesive approach to development across city-owned parking lots, Cubberly, etc.. To get really high quality developments (with affordable housing, retail, open space, and parking), we should start exploring grants or private partnerships now. 2. South Palo Alto investment We should acquire land for a park, and explore opportunities to maximize trees + improve air quality. We should plan for buses, bike lanes, school access, etc.. 3. Road safety (for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers) We should adopt an ambitious but feasible Vision Zero plan. There are two ongoing efforts (Safe Streets for All; Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan). We can focus these efforts with a concrete Vision 65 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 71  Packet Pg. 111 of 127  Zero goal and accelerate investment in infrastructure, education, etc.. 4. Climate change Climate change is one of the few areas where the city has ambitious, metric-based goals with a deadline. We should stick with our commitments! Question 2 • Mayfield Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:25 PM Question 1 I would like to see the car-less revitalization of Cal Ave and the encouragement of high-density housing. Question 2 • College Terrace Thomas Rindfleisch in Crescent Park December 31, 2023, 2:37 PM Question 1 I think the 2023 priorities continue to be important and relevant. Under Community Health and Safety, I strongly urge adding completion of the Reach 2 flood control plans for San Francisquito Creek (creek region from Hwy 101 to Pope-Chaucer bridge). We are 25 years out from the 1998 flood of record and 1 year out from the New Year's Eve flood of 2022 (second largest flood of record). Palo Alto has direct responsibility for upgrading the Newell Road bridge and joint responsibility with the SFC Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto for the rest of Reach 2. Having so many agencies involved without a single responsible and technically capable lead and with so many changes in representative personnel from year to year means the loss of a sense of urgency. There is no perfect solution that will protect all creek-influenced residents from all future floods, especially in the face of increasing climate change effects. However, there are ways to reduce the risk for all creek residents substantially and, because over 1500 homes in Crescent Park, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto are threatened during every winter rainy season, Palo Alto must prioritize working aggressively with neighboring agencies to solve the technical, financial, and political impediments to flood risk reduction. Question 2 • Crescent Park Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:40 PM Question 1 Equity in facilities among the schools, especially addressing the disparities between Gunn and Paly for sports. Question 2 • Meadow Park Name not shown in Palo Verde December 31, 2023, 2:43 PM Question 1 Ped/bike improvements Question 2 • Midtown Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:53 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Charleston Garden/Greenhouse Name not available December 31, 2023, 2:58 PM Question 1 Road repair on El Camino. Listen to input from citizens about road configuration changes. Make all traffic lights intelligent to reduce emissions 66 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 72  Packet Pg. 112 of 127  Balance the budget Evenly distribute low income/high density house. Don't just put it in the south end of the city. There is enough traffic congestion as it is. Charleston now one lane and San Antonio impacted by hotels and high density housing in Mt View. Question 2 • Charleston Garden/Greenhouse Name not shown in Barron Park December 31, 2023, 4:22 PM Question 1 Please consider those of us who have lived in Barron Park forever. and moved here originally for the rural aspect... It's currently very difficult to even get out of Barren Park onto El Camino, without adding such a HUGE amount of apartment units. I would ask each of the counsel members how they would feel, having two HUGE apartment complexes next to their houses. Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available December 31, 2023, 4:48 PM Question 1 Repairing the roads and sidewalks. Being sure our schools are the best in the nation. Keeping a watch on anti-semitism. Making sure our "downtowns" are thriving. Affordabile housing. Question 2 • Miranda Name not available December 31, 2023, 7:09 PM Question 1 1. Progress on grade separate rail crossings 2. Interim solutions of quiet zones and improved safety for bikes and peds (especially students) at rail crossings 3. Overall community health and safety 4. Investment in community benefits like parks and libraries Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Name not available December 31, 2023, 9:13 PM Question 1 Build 6,000 units of 80 percent low income hot NOW! Question 2 • Old Palo Alto Jeraldine Johnson in University South December 31, 2023, 9:28 PM Question 1 Equitable Housing Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available December 31, 2023, 10:20 PM Question 1 Choose Railroad grade separation options and move forward, zone for denser housing, increase road safety for bikers and pedestrians Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available January 1, 2024, 12:29 AM Question 1 67 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 73  Packet Pg. 113 of 127  More housing near transit and businesses Safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists Grants/programs to encourage new small retail businesses + incentives for property owners to rent to them Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available January 1, 2024, 5:39 AM Question 1 Please make the heat pump water heater program successful. Palo Alto is a leader in converting a community to electric water heaters, and we will set an example for many other communities. Let's set a good example. Thanks! Matt Schlegel Question 2 • Duveneck/St. Francis Name not available January 1, 2024, 7:47 AM Question 1 Housing, housing, housing. Affordable. Mixed-used. Question 2 • Midtown Name not available January 1, 2024, 8:09 AM Question 1 Traffic, Safety, Focus on new housing on El Camino (Page Mill Square?) not throughout neighborhoods, Fixing up Cal Ave (I'm ok making it pedestrian only, but make it nicer) Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Andrea Allais in University South January 1, 2024, 9:05 AM Question 1 The first priority should be allowing the construction of more homes, especially near the train stations and other transit. At a minimum embracing state law, and ideally going beyond. We owe it to the people that have lost their home, those that have been displaced, and those that endure brutal commutes to service our community. Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not shown outside Palo Alto January 1, 2024, 10:15 AM Question 1 Reliable, free internet, wifi service. We do live in the heart of Silicon Valley, after all. Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in Barron Park January 1, 2024, 10:51 AM Question 1 No response Question 2 • Barron Park Name not available January 1, 2024, 12:20 PM Question 1 No response 68 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 74  Packet Pg. 114 of 127  Question 2 • Midtown Jennifer Landesmann in Crescent Park January 1, 2024, 1:20 PM Question 1 Thank you Council for your direction last year to pursue ways for the City’s Annual Priority Setting Process to have a more strategic approach and process, and for adopting the set of values to help guide in decision making. Thank you also to staff for the recommendation at the December P&S Committee to focus on deeper discussion of strategies to advance each of the priority areas. Having key performance indicators will address the reality that some priority areas are multi-year issues that can also last longer than Council member terms. I would like to see Airplane Noise and the SFCJPA San Francisquito Creek project (namely channel pinch point widening; top-of-bank integrity and flood wall improvements, and Newell and Pope-Chaucer bridge replacements) to have performance indicators and performance reports to residents. Outlining the specific objectives that have been agreed to at the SFCJPA, criteria, milestones, challenges and opportunities, and the time line for completion must be accelerated because we are 25 years out from the 1998 flood of record and are still waiting for a fix to Reach 2 (Hwy 101 to the P-C bridge). During the Dec P&S meeting, the City’s lobbyist said that they can carry out forensic analysis for grant opportunities, and while staff noted that the creek project and funding is done via the SFCJPA, Councilmember Stone is the principal City representative to the SFCJPA board and Councilmember Kou is his backup. The Crescent Park and Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhoods are severely affected whenever there is a flood (1998 and latest New Year's Eve 2022). It is urgent that Palo Alto complete the upgrade of the Newell Road bridge and instill an ongoing sense of urgency through its membership on the SFCJPA board to complete other aspects of the Reach 2 project. It seems like a very good idea for the city's lobbyist to support Council representation on the issue with analysis in 2024 on the grant elements in parallel. Airplane noise from SFO, OAK, and SJC is especially due for Council and Community Engagement. In particular the value of transparency has been missing because this priority topic has not made the PACC Action Agenda or a Council Committee in over three years (except as a study session in 2022 that explicitly is not meant for Council motions or action). Last year's priority setting process raised the idea of having a Council Ad Hoc Airplane Noise Committee which has not enjoyed further Council deliberation, direction or updates to the community since. Furthermore, there are some Council votes from past years that are not being fulfilled with the transparency that the community had intended they would have; these need your review to see if these Council directions from prior years need to change or be amended so that the policies are clearer for residents, as to their purpose and how they are to be followed to better match community understanding or prior Council direction about these policies. Where possible please consider using health and environmental hazards studies to complement the City's survey which cannot track this type of information. On airplane noise, the City is aware of the national survey of 10,000 residents near 20 representative airports (including SJC) that revealed that aircraft noise is the most bothersome of all transportation noise and the population affected is an order of magnitude greater than previously considered. This is for self-reported noise or annoyance. The World Health Organization has another body of data to support that health effects from cumulative aircraft noise and night time aircraft noise are the most deleterious. Residents have been awaiting City and regional follow up on a Select Committee and FAA recommendation for a program to address nighttime noise (for the MidPeninsula). Part of this program relies on having accurate data and analysis of the intrusive night flights affecting Palo Alto. Community Health and Safety, critical for protecting the youngest, elderly and most vulnerable relies on environmental data and analysis, to support managing these concerns, and to adequately report to the public. Thank you again for taking a strategic approach to achieve steps where the City can be proactive to address these concerns. Question 2 • Crescent Park Baq Haidri in Southgate January 1, 2024, 1:39 PM Question 1 Adding more affordable housing to make it more vibrant and accessible to a diversity of people and reduce climate change from commuting. Question 2 • Southgate Name not available January 1, 2024, 2:31 PM Question 1 Putting a wall between the city and the 101 along west bayshore road. Be more friendly to small businesses 69 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 75  Packet Pg. 115 of 127  Question 2 • Midtown Name not available January 1, 2024, 3:25 PM Question 1 encourage high density housing Question 2 • College Terrace Name not available January 1, 2024, 3:50 PM Question 1 Traffic control (where are the cops along Alma, for examplr maintaining neighborhood character…stop overdevelopment Question 2 • Charleston Meadow Name not shown in Research Park January 1, 2024, 7:42 PM Question 1 More housing (and especially more affordable housing) along transportation corridors. Question 2 • College Terrace Name not shown in Charleston Terrace January 1, 2024, 8:44 PM Question 1 Rail crossing grade separation Question 2 • Adobe Meadow Name not available January 2, 2024, 2:28 AM Question 1 Removing homeless encampments Question 2 • Greenacres I Name not shown in Green Acres January 2, 2024, 2:53 AM Question 1 Loosen up zoning restrictions to allow for more redevelopment, especially hight and density limits. Remove minimum parking requirements completely, let's build for people and not for cars. Invest in car-free transportation options: last mile solutions like rentable bicycles and scooters, etc. Subsidize affordable housing. Work with developers and not against them to become a more car-independent city that looks to the future, becomes more sustinable, and looks to undo/compensate some of the wrongs that have been done by pricing/keeping people out. Question 2 • Greenacres I Name not available January 2, 2024, 8:32 AM Question 1 The top priority must be to prevent and to address homelessness by swiftly creating more deeply affordable homes, including safe supportive homes with services for those in need. Creating more affordable homes soon for the local workforce with rent stabilization protections is also a very important priority. Addressing climate change by taking corrective actions and helping residents and businesses take corrective actions soon should also be prioritized. Question 2 70 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 76  Packet Pg. 116 of 127  • University South (Plus Professorville) Name not available January 2, 2024, 9:35 AM Question 1 Bus shelters with lighting and good amenities are needed for more bus stops on Middlefield. There is only one at Midtown (Southbound at Colorado and Middlefield). Priority should be given to Loma Verde and Middlefield (both directions), Midtown (Northbound), Mitchell Park/CARR (Southbound), and Charleston/Middlefield (North and Southbound). Lots of riders are waiting in the hot sun or the pouring rain. If you're serious about people taking public transit, making it more pleasant to wait up to 30 minutes would be a good start. Question 2 • Fairmeadow Name not available January 2, 2024, 10:35 AM Question 1 I'd like University to be closed to traffic. Assuming that won't happen, please rethink the placement of the bike lanes. They should be protected from car traffic- bike lanes should be next to the sidewalks ( paved differently to distinquish lanes/ped areas) with street parking next to car traffic. I don't agree with the proposed traffic lanes abutting the bike lanes with cars crossing the bike lane to get to street parking. Thanks!! Question 2 • Palo Verde Name not shown in Southgate January 2, 2024, 10:51 AM Question 1 Grade separation for rail crossings Improved bike safety and separation of bikes from cars Rejuvenation of ailing street trees Increased incentives for sustainability actions (energy efficiency, electrification, grass replacement, reduced waste) Question 2 • Southgate Name not available January 2, 2024, 11:38 AM Question 1 More housing and real estate density near transit, jobs, and businesses. Safer, more usable, and more connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure Question 2 • Evergreen Name not shown in Midtown/ Midtown West January 2, 2024, 3:27 PM Question 1 Allow dramatically more housing to be built by removing barriers to development (height requirements, density requirements, long review processes, and zoning restrictions) Question 2 • Midtown Name not shown in Palo Verde January 2, 2024, 3:31 PM Question 1 Housing, especially in areas around transit nodes. Retain rental "courts" with 4 to 6 houses clustered together that were built in the 20th century. Also, climate change, with rising water levels in creeks and the bay. I like the Link shuttle. Question 2 • Palo Alto Central Avroh Shah 71 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 77  Packet Pg. 117 of 127  in Community Center January 2, 2024, 6:56 PM Question 1 I would like the City Council to prioritize s/cap goals, working towards a sustainable future. Establish a sunset date for natural gas and continue work on housing projects. Question 2 • Community Center Name not shown in Duveneck/ St Francis January 2, 2024, 9:13 PM Question 1 Protect community health and the environment by significantly reducing lead emissions and noise pollution from planes using Palo Alto Airport. Question 2 No response Meredith Slaughter in University Park January 2, 2024, 10:19 PM Question 1 No response Question 2 • University South (Plus Professorville) 72 | communityfeedback.opengov.com/13485 Created with OpenGov | January 3, 2024, 9:11 AM 2024 City Council Priorities Input What are the priorities you would like to see the City Council adopt for 2024? Item 2B Item 2B. Attachment A - 2024 Council Priorities Survey Results        Item 2B: Staff Report Pg. 78  Packet Pg. 118 of 127  3 8 6 0 City Council Staff Report Report Type: 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Report #:2401-2527 TITLE 2C. Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities RECOMMENDATION In alignment with Council Protocols and Procedures, and Council direction, staff recommends that Council 1) Select the 2024 City Council Priorities; and 2) Discuss strategic vision and identify the goal(s) to be accomplished within each priority area. BACKGROUND In accordance with the City Council Protocols and Procedures Handbook1, a priority is defined as a topic that will receive particular, unusual and significant attention during the year. The Protocols and Procedures also set a goal of no more than three priorities per year, generally with a three-year time limit. The process states that "If needed, the Policy and Services Committee, each year at its December meeting, shall make recommendations about the process that will be used at the Annual Retreat paying particular attention to the number of priorities suggested by Council members. The recommended process is to be forwarded to Council for adoption in advance of the Council retreat." To aid future retreats and priority setting processes, the Council Protocols and Procedures Handbook also articulates a set of value statements that represent long-term goals and vision for the community. The Palo Alto City Council has universally shared values that help guide our decisions and the work we do. These values include: 1. We will make decisions that balance revenues and expenses, now and in the future. 1 City Council Meeting October 1, 2012 ￿ https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/city- charterprocedures/2023-adopted-council-protocols-and-procedures-manual-5.2023.pdf Item 2C Item 2C Staff Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 119 of 127  3 8 6 0 2. We will make decisions that are environmentally sustainable, now and in the future. 3. We will integrate equity into our decisions, considering how decisions affect people differently based on their identity or circumstances. 4. We will make decisions that create a healthy, safe and welcoming community for all. 5. We will safeguard public trust through transparent practices and open communication. 6. We embrace innovation. Acknowledging that no individual issue area is more important than another, the set of values recognizes a balanced and wholistic approach to Council policy setting. ANALYSIS Selection of 2024 City Council Priorities At its December 12, 2023 meeting2, the Policy and Services (P&S) Committee discussed the 2023 Council Priorities and proposed 2024 priority setting process for reviewing and selecting Council priorities and the Council affirmed this recommendation at its January 16, 2024 meeting3. The P&S Committee recommended that the Council reselect the 2023 Priorities and have a deeper discussion on the strategies required to advance each priority area. The P&S Committee also recommended that the Council consider the retreat focus on a two-year cycle, with progress indicators, which would allow more time to achieve Council goals. The existing four Council Priorities are: •Economic Recovery and Transition •Climate Change and Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation •Housing for Social and Economic Balance •Community Health and Safety The P&S Committee also directed staff to share the key questions Council should focus on discussing to ensure that the City is appropriately organized and focused to advance the Priorities. If the Council chooses to formalize a two-year cycle for Priorities, a referral to amendment to the City Council Procedures and Protocols Guidelines will be brought forward post retreat. The P&S Committee recommends the Priorities be set in years in which new Councilmembers are elected. 2 Policy & Services Committee meeting December 12, 2023: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=12186 3 Council Meeting January 16, 2024: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=9abf0ff0-a6b0-4bb3-956c-591fc8f3f03e Item 2C Item 2C Staff Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 120 of 127  3 8 6 0 Discussion of Strategies to Advance Council Priorities As was implemented in 2023, based on the priorities selected by the Council, staff anticipates returning with a list of specific projects (objectives) and timelines for completion throughout the year. Prior to this detailed step, however, the retreat provides an opportunity for Council to engage in a discussion of the “big picture” vision of what the Council would like to achieve over the year, and how the City’s decision-making structure should be used to this end. The overarching question Council will be focused on answering is: what is the Council’s strategic vision of the goal(s) to accomplish within each of the Priority areas? To facilitate that discussion, Council should be prepared to discuss with their colleagues and engage in responses to the three outlined questions mentioned previously: 1. How does the Council envision its engagement in advancing each Priority area? If involving ad hoc committees, are there specific goals to be assigned to each committee? The Council has six ad hoc committees currently active. Councilmembers should be prepared to discuss under the first question the role of these committees and goals for them. To aid in this, draft purpose statements will be provided for each ad hoc for Council discussion. 2. What are the key community engagement needs to support and enhance the City’s progress toward these goals? The Council has identified a number of significant initiatives of interest. In addition to its own ad hoc and standing committees, the Council may wish to consider the efficacy of using other tools for community engagement that can help build consensus toward major actions needed. This is particularly true when going to the voters for approval of major policy changes or funding. These tools include, among others: •Citizen advisory committees – Council has recently expressed an interest in establishing a committee to advise on councilmember compensation. This has been referred to the Policy & Services Committee to develop next steps. •Community-wide informational campaigns – A citywide campaign is currently under way to promote the City’s advanced heat pump water heater program. •Establishment of new boards or commissions – While not explicitly directed by Council at this point, the City’s Economic Development Strategy calls for the City to convene new or reinvigorated business organizations in Downtown, California Avenue, and Midtown business districts. Staff is currently working with the Chamber of Commerce and business Item 2C Item 2C Staff Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 3  Packet Pg. 121 of 127  3 8 6 0 stakeholders to establish regular meetings in a format that will foster sustained engagement. •Ballot measures – The November 2024 election represents the biennial opportunity for voter consideration for most City-related issues. If the Council is interested in advancing issues for voter consideration, proposals must be largely finalized by June. Each of the approaches above requires resource allocation and significant time for preparation. At the same time, these are valuable tools for advancing major priorities. 3. What resources (staff and Council time, financial, partner, other) are needed to achieve Council’s vision for each priority? Depending on the major strategies Council is interested in pursuing, there may be the need for staff to develop new workplans and for Council to prioritize new strategies among existing work. Subject to Council decisions on priorities and major strategies, staff will follow up accordingly. Next Steps Following the selection and feedback received during this meeting, Council Objectives and Committee Workplans will be brought for Council review and approval at a later meeting, tentatively scheduled for March. Any Objectives not completed in 2023 will be brought back for Council consideration as well as any others that support Council strategies outlined in the retreat. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The community and the City Council have been solicited for their input and suggestions regarding the priorities. The community was engaged through the Open City Hall survey platform as well as email communication to City Council directly through city.council@cityofpaloalto.org. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because the Council Retreat and discussion on the 2024 Priorities is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity (general policy and procedure making. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(2). APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada Item 2C Item 2C Staff Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 4  Packet Pg. 122 of 127  3 8 6 3 City Council Staff Report Report Type: 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL RETREAT PROGRAM Lead Department: City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Report #:2401-2530 TITLE 2D. Discuss City Council Norms for 2024 RECOMMENDATION Recommend the City Council discuss norms for 2024. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS This agenda item provides time for Council members to discuss norms for the 2024 year. This item provides a forum to discuss how the Council prefers to work as a team during 2024 ensuring productivity, collegiality, and efficiency. Members should be prepared to discuss a range of topics such as feedback on Council meeting efficiencies. This is a separate conversation than the more formal Council protocols and procedures review that will come before the Council separately. Ultimately, items during this brief discussion may be referred to the broader conversation for further vetting. The City Council Protocol and Procedures handbook can be found on the City Clerk’s webpage here: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/city-charterprocedures/2023- adopted-council-protocols-and-procedures-manual-5.2023.pdf Further discussion on this handbook is schedule in the first quarter of 2024 as previously referred by the Council. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because the Council Retreat and discussion on the 2024 Priorities is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity (general policy and procedure making. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(2). APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada Item 2D Item 2D Staff Report        Item 2D: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 123 of 127  3 8 6 3 Item 2D Item 2D Staff Report        Item 2D: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 124 of 127  City Council Supplemental Report From: Ed Shikada, City Manager Meeting Date: January 29, 2024 Item Number: 2C Report #:2401-2546 TITLE 2C. Supplemental Memo: Selection of 2024 Council Priorities & Discussion on Strategies to Achieve Priorities - Review and Approval of Ad Hoc Committee Purpose Statements RECOMMENDATION Council approval of Cubberley, Housing, Legislative, Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, Stanford, and Retail Ad Hoc Purpose Statements. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City Council uses Ad Hoc Committees to explore City business in greater depth than what is possible in the allotted Council and Standing Committee meetings. The City Council Protocols and Procedures Handbook outlines a set of procedural rules that address: Definition of Ad Hoc Committees; Brown Act; Creation and Appointment; Duration; Members; Reporting; Termination; and Conclusion. Information on each of the topics can be found on page six (6) in the Handbook linked below: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/city-charterprocedures/2023- adopted-council-protocols-and-procedures-manual-5.2023.pdf The Council has currently has six active ad hoc committees. It is important to ensure a clear and defined purpose for each existing ad hoc committees in order to facilitate effective Council engagement and maximize the impact of these committees on the identified 2024 Priorities. Draft purpose statements from the Cubberley, Housing, Legislative, Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, Stanford, and Retail Ad Hoc Committees are defined below. The draft purpose statements have been developed in consultation with the ad hoc committee members, and reflect anticipated topics for discussion consistent with Brown Act requirements. In some cases as noted below, the Council may determine that establishing an ad hoc committee as Brown Act bodies (with publicly noticed and recorded meetings, and other requirements) may be more conducive to conducting the work involved. Item 2C Item 2C Supplemental Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 1  Packet Pg. 125 of 127  Staff recommends Council discuss and provide direction on the ad hoc committee purpose statements, including designation of which committees will operate as Brown Act bodies. For the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, staff recommends that substantive “legislative matters” previously referred to the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee instead be handled by the Policy & Services Committee as was the case prior to 2023. Staff will also present the scope of services for legislative advocacy to the Policy & Services Committee prior to full Council review. NEW NAME -- Climate Action Ad Hoc Committee – (potential change to Brown Act format) Accelerate the implementation of the 3-year Climate Action workplan by supporting completion of the following items: Full Scale HPWH Program; Commercial HVAC Pilot Program; Single Family Whole Home Electrification Pilot Program; Multi-family EV Charger Program; EV Strategic Plan; and S/CAP Funding Study. The Committee will provide periodic updates during Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements and will make an oral year-end report on its work no later than December 2024 (note that if changed to Brown Act format, this last sentence is not necessary). Housing Ad Hoc Committee Provide staff guidance in preparation for full council review on the following initiatives to address housing affordability, availability, and stability: rental registry and renter protection policies; housing element programs and implementing objectives; Coordinated Area Plan processes; and affordable housing funding strategies. The Committee will provide periodic updates during Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements and will make an oral year-end report on its work no later than December 2024. Retail Ad Hoc Committee – (potential change to Brown Act format) Accelerate implementation of the Council-approved Economic Development Strategy by: enhancing Council engagement and personal contacts with business and community stakeholders; and, providing feedback to staff in preparation for full council review on near- term improvements to support businesses in University Ave, Cal Ave and Midtown; proposed University and Cal Avenue design concepts; and citywide retail zoning code changes. The Committee will provide periodic updates during Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements and will make an oral year-end report on its work to Council no later than December 2024 (note that if changed to Brown Act format, this last sentence is not necessary). Stanford Ad Hoc Committee Information sharing on issues of concern to Stanford University and the City in 2024: a proposed extension of Quarry Road; Climate Action plans; transit improvements; City use of Stanford lands; and housing development of mutual interest. The Committee will provide periodic updates during Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements and will make an oral year-end report on its work to Council no later than December 2024. Item 2C Item 2C Supplemental Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 2  Packet Pg. 126 of 127  Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee The Cubberley Ad Hoc will work with staff and negotiate a real estate transaction with PAUSD for the long-term community use of the Cubberley site. The Cubberley Ad Hoc will report to the full Council, typically in closed session, and results of the negotiation brought to Council in public session at appropriate points with expected completion in 2024. Legislative Ad Hoc Committee Review the scope of work of the legislative advocates contract and determine if changes are needed in future years. Develop a scope of services and contract structure for the City’s grant plan and to address the City’s legislative workplan. The Committee will provide periodic updates during Council discussions on legislation at full Council or Policy and Services Committee or during Council Member Questions, Comments and Announcements and will make an oral year-end report on its work to Council no later than December 2024. APPROVED BY: Ed Shikada, City Manager Item 2C Item 2C Supplemental Report        Item 2C: Staff Report Pg. 3  Packet Pg. 127 of 127