HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15 Finance Committee Agenda PacketFINANCE COMMITTEE
Special Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Community Meeting Room & Hybrid
2:30 PM
Amended Agenda
Amended agenda items appear below in RED
Finance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by
teleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. 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/99227307235)
Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to three
minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard
for 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.
Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to
three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken
until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. 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.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or
passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda.13 minutes depending on # of
speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of
the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Finance Committee (FC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department Recruitment and
Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics and Salary; CEQA Status – Not a Project
AA1.Overview of University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP Parking Fund Financial
Status, Pricing Policy Options Development, and General Fund Loans; CEQA: Not a
Project New Item Added
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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 for agendized items 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $250 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A “participant” is a person who actively
supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other
entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the decision. The Levine Act incorporates the
definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in
business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that
may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a
proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $250
made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making
your comments.
1 October 15, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, October 15, 2024Community Meeting Room & Hybrid2:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast onCable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamedto Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heardfor 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or
passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda.13 minutes depending on # of
speakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of
the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Finance Committee (FC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department Recruitment and
Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics and Salary; CEQA Status – Not a Project
AA1.Overview of University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP Parking Fund Financial
Status, Pricing Policy Options Development, and General Fund Loans; CEQA: Not a
Project New Item Added
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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 for agendized items 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $250 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A “participant” is a person who actively
supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other
entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the decision. The Levine Act incorporates the
definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in
business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that
may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a
proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $250
made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making
your comments.
2 October 15, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, October 15, 2024Community Meeting Room & Hybrid2:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast onCable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamedto Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heardfor 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.CALL TO ORDERPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda.13 minutes depending on # ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end ofthe agenda.ACTION ITEMS1.Finance Committee (FC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department Recruitment andInput of Candidate’s Key Characteristics and Salary; CEQA Status – Not a ProjectAA1.Overview of University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP Parking Fund FinancialStatus, Pricing Policy Options Development, and General Fund Loans; CEQA: Not aProject New Item AddedFUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
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 for agendized items 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: 992‐2730‐7235 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $250 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A “participant” is a person who actively
supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other
entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the decision. The Levine Act incorporates the
definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in
business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that
may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a
proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $250
made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making
your comments.
3 October 15, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
FINANCE COMMITTEESpecial MeetingTuesday, October 15, 2024Community Meeting Room & Hybrid2:30 PMAmended AgendaAmended agenda items appear below in REDFinance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. The meeting will be broadcast onCable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamedto Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSGeneral Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to threeminutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heardfor 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up tothree minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be takenuntil 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written publiccomments can be submitted in advance to city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be providedto the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate whichagenda item you are referencing in your subject 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.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.CALL TO ORDERPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak inperson ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda.13 minutes depending on # ofspeakers. Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end ofthe agenda.ACTION ITEMS1.Finance Committee (FC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department Recruitment andInput of Candidate’s Key Characteristics and Salary; CEQA Status – Not a ProjectAA1.Overview of University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP Parking Fund FinancialStatus, Pricing Policy Options Development, and General Fund Loans; CEQA: Not aProject New Item AddedFUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)ADJOURNMENTPUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONSMembers 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 thetable at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior todiscussion of the item.3. Spoken public comments for agendized items using a computer or smart phone willbe accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the linkbelow 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 usingyour 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 inolder browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application ontoyour smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in theMeeting ID below.You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that youidentify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify youthat it is your turn to speak.When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk willactivate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before theyare called to speak.When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will beshown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. Whenyou wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish tospeak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing theCouncil. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit yourremarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 992‐2730‐7235 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its publicprograms, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons withdisabilities 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.
California Government Code §84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits an
elected official of a local government agency from participating in a proceeding involving a
license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the official received a campaign contribution
exceeding $250 from a party or participant, including their agents, to the proceeding within the
last 12 months. A “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” includes most land use and
planning approvals and the approval of contracts that are not subject to lowest responsible bid
procedures. A “party” is a person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding
involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. A “participant” is a person who actively
supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other
entitlement for use, and has a financial interest in the decision. The Levine Act incorporates the
definition of “financial interest” in the Political Reform Act, which encompasses interests in
business entities, real property, sources of income, sources of gifts, and personal finances that
may be affected by the Council’s actions. If you qualify as a “party” or “participant” to a
proceeding, and you have made a campaign contribution to a Council Member exceeding $250
made within the last 12 months, you must disclose the campaign contribution before making
your comments.
4 October 15, 2024
Materials submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
at www.CityofPaloAlto.org/agendas.
Finance Committee
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: October 15, 2024
Report #:2410-3581
TITLE
Finance Committee (FC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department Recruitment and Input
of Candidate’s Key Characteristics and Salary; CEQA Status – Not a Project
RECOMMENDATION
This item is for Finance Committee discussion and feedback; no action is required.
BACKGROUND
The Director of Utilities position will become vacant when the incumbent Dean Batchelor
retires at the end of the calendar year after serving as the Director for 6 years. Staff is preparing
to launch this executive recruitment and receiving the UAC feedback on key challenges facing
the department and leadership characteristics required to help guide in the identification of
potential candidates.
Human Resources is executing a contract with Executive Recruiter Teri Black & Company. Teri
Black will lead the recruitment and use this feedback to conduct outreach and recruit a new
Director.
ANALYSIS
A recruitment process lead by the City Manager as the hiring manager will be facilitated by the
Human Resources Department and the executive recruiter. Input and feedback gathered from
the Utilities Advisory Commission, Finance Committee, members of the public, the City Council
(via the Finance Committee), and City staff will assist Teri Black & Company to develop the
recruitment brochure as well as to screen potential candidates. The goal is to open the
recruitment in November. Upon selection of a recommended candidate, this position is
submitted to the City Council for confirmation of the City Manager’s hire.
This position is responsible for a number of policies and procedures internally including rate
setting for the five utilities, and Outage Communication to the community. It coordinates
department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies (Northern
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California Power Agency, California Municipal Utilities Association, and Bay Area Water Supply
& Conservation Agency), provides staff assistance to the City Manager and the City Council;
prepares and presets staff reports and other necessary correspondence. A key factor in this
position is to establish work plans, key performance indicators, assign work activities, monitor
workflows and evaluate work products. The Department is on the forefront of key investments
such as partnering on the City’s ambitious Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, increase electric
grid reliability and modernization for electrification, and a pilot project establishing fiber-to-the-
premises. The number one goal for the department is making sure every staff member goes
home safe at the end of the day.
For reference, staff have included relevant documents to this role including the job description
(Attachment A) and relevant sections in the City’s annual operating and capital budget
(Attachment B and C respectively). The Utilities Director role is specified in the City’s Municipal
Code. Palo Alto Municipal Code (section 2.08.200) includes the following responsibilities for the
department of utilities under the direction of the director of utilities who shall be accountable
to the City Manager:
(1) To plan, direct and coordinate the operations of the city's utilities department;
(2) To coordinate the forecasting of the city's long-range utility needs and develop financial
plans to ensure that the city's utilities rate, reserve and revenue levels will be able to meet
customer service, operating and financial requirements;
(3) To provide administrative support to the utilities advisory commission on matters relating
to the department;
(4) To generate appropriate reports as may be required by county, state and federal agencies
or by law;
(5) To operate a responsive customer service center, to manage customer service utilities
billing, inquiries and complaints and to provide a fast and courteous response to each
customer's request for utility service;
(6) To establish rates to offset operating costs of all city utility operations designated as
utilities enterprise funds and to provide a fair and reasonable rate of return on the city's capital
improvement investment in those utilities designated as utilities enterprise funds;
(7) To provide technical or other efficiency services to enable residential, commercial and
industrial utilities customers to reduce their operating costs, improve the quality of the
environment and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction;
(8) To forecast and plan the acquisition and disposition of sufficient least-cost resource supplies
to meet existing and future supply requirements in an environmentally acceptable manner;
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(9) To negotiate for the purchase and sale of water, gas and electricity and contract with
water, gas and electric power producers, suppliers and marketers for resource supply at the best
available price or cost;
(10) To recommend capital construction and improvements of all utility systems, and to
administer such programs when approved;
(11) To inspect all construction work done by or for the utilities and require compliance with all
contracts made in connection therewith;
(12) To prepare or cause to be prepared all utility maps of the utilities, and to keep and to
maintain such records as are necessary for the fulfillment of this function;
(13) To provide operations, maintenance, and construction necessary to ensure the safe,
efficient and reliable delivery of electric, water, gas and wastewater collection services to all
customers;
(14) To provide operations, maintenance, and construction necessary to ensure the proper
operation of the city's traffic signal, street lighting and communication systems;
(15) To perform or cause to be performed all duties required by this code or other law of the
director of utilities and the department of utilities; and
(16) To perform such other duties as may be required.
(b) For organizational purposes, the department of utilities shall consist of the following
divisions: administration; customer support services; resource management; engineering; and
operations.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
An executive recruitment for this role is within existing contract authority and salary savings
from the position while vacant will be sufficient to provide the funding necessary.
Utilities is a highly competitive industry and more so when recruiting for oversight of five
utilities; consideration of amendment to the compensation range may be necessary to attract
qualified candidates to this role. Consideration of both market and internal compaction likely
would benefit from an adjustment to ensure attraction of a competitive candidate pool.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Both the Utilities Advisory Commission and this Finance Committee will host discussions in
which stakeholders may engage and provide feedback for consideration as part of this
recruitment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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Committee discussion on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because direction on the
Utilities Director recruitment is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity. CEQA
Guidelines section 15378(b)(2).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Utilities Director Job Description
Attachment B: FY 2025 Adopted Operating Budget Utilities Excerpts
Attachment C: FY 2025 Adopted Capital Budget Utilities Excerpts
APPROVED BY:
Sandra Blanch, Human Resources Director
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ATTACHMENT A:
Utilities Director Job Description
Class Title: DIRECTOR UTILITIES
Class Code: 121
Salary: $251,409.60 - $377,104.00 Annually
Reports To: City Manager
Supervises: Assistant Directors - Engineering/Operations; Administrative Services, Resource
Management; Administrator, Utilities; Executive Secretary
Purpose of Classification
The Director of Utilities directs the activities of the Utilities Department, including water, gas
and electric supply planning and acquisition, the operation of water, gas and electric distribution
systems, a dark fiber telecommunications system, wastewater collection system, as well as the
Customer Service Center.
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
•Work with Utilities Department management personnel, interpreting policies of the City
Council and City Manager, establishing department priorities, monitoring department
performance, identifying action which will increase the department's level of
performance in coordinating Utilities Department activity with other City departments.
•Participate as a member of the City Manager's Senior Management Group to review and
help develop overall approaches to City issues and priorities.
•Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the City Council and Council
committees on matters relating to Utilities Department activities in order to gain
maximum cooperation and assistance.
•Staff liaison with the Utility Advisory Committee.
•Establish and maintain good working relationships with public groups interested in Utility
services including commercial and industrial customers, environmental organizations,
etc.
•Provide general directions for negotiations with water, gas and electric power producers
and marketers to meet existing and forecasted supply requirements at the lowest
possible cost consistent with policies of the City Council.
•Advises the City Manager in all matters pertaining to delivering and selling utility
services.
•Supervise plans to ensure that the City will be able to meet customer service, operating
and financial requirements.
•Assure that the City's utilities operations are run in a safe, reliable efficient and economic
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manner.
•Assure that the Utilities annual operating and capital budget is consistent with goals,
service needs, budget policies and procedures, and that rates are adequate to meet
operating requirements to maintain appropriate levels of reserves, as well as provide a
reasonable transfer to the General Fund consistent with the City Council's policies.
•Assure that the Utilities distribution and supply businesses are competitive in the electric
and gas industry deregulated environment.
•Assure that the City of Palo Alto is competently represented in state regional and joint
powers functions, such as the Northern California Power Agency, Bay Area Water Users,
California Power Exchange (PX), and Independent System Operator (ISO).
•Assure that employee development, safety and training programs are designed and
successfully implemented within the Utilities Department.
•Assure that cost effective technology is deployed within the department to meet Utility
strategic objectives, industry information requirements, to enhance staff productivity
and improve customer service.
•Assure that Utilities plans and programs are consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
•Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the
following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
•Possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, business, public
administration or a field directly relevant to the management of a utility; master's degree
in public or business administration or a related field is preferred. and
•Ten years experience in engineering, operations and/or business in a multi utilities
organization, five years of which should be in a senior management capacity.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Demonstrated ability in operations, financial management, organization and planning, as
well as operational understanding of major utility functions.
•Flexibility, imagination, and the ability to develop and implement state-of-the-art
programs, both from an operational understanding of major utility functions.
•Knowledge of and sensitivity to the interrelationship and coordination which must exist
between utilities functions and other municipal programs.
•Ability to interact effectively with staff, public, elected and appointed officials,
representatives of business, industry, the press, and other governmental agencies.
•Ability to analyze an effective resolution of complex operational problems in a multiple-
utilities environment; maintain flexible and creative approach to issues.
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•Ability to make sound financial and personnel decisions and exercise sound judgement
on matters affecting the long-term viability of the Utilities.
•Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals
and groups; work independently on diverse and demanding projects; plan and
implement new programs; keep informed of advances in utility and business technology.
•Skill in identifying, analyzing and resolving problems; dealing effectively with others;
participating as a supporting member of a team to identify and resolve problems.
•Management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and evaluate work as well
as the ability to supervise and direct staff are essential to success in this position.
•Knowledge of deregulation of the electric and natural gas industries in California.
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• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 1ZECONOMICDEVELOPMENT & TRANSITION
Z COMMUNITY HEALTH, SAFETY, WELLNESS & BELONGING
Z CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: PROTECTION & ADAPTATION
Z HOUSING FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2025
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS OVERVIEW
ENTERPRISE FUNDS OVERVIEW •CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 121
Enterprise Funds OverviewOverview
The City of Palo Alto’s Utility and Public Works operations are comprised of the Airport, Electric,
Fiber Optics, Gas, Refuse, Stormwater Management, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment,
and Water Funds. A financial summary of the funds follows this overview along with discussion and
pertinent information in each fund section.
REVENUES
The total budgeted revenue of the Enterprise Funds for FY 2025 is $630.6 million, which represents
a $105.0 million, or 20.0% increase from the FY 2024 Adopted Budget of $525.6 million. The major
sources of the change are from a $53.9 million increase in estimated debt financing recorded in
Other Revenue, and a $16.7 million increase in Net Sales. Enterprise Fund services with rate
increases for FY 2025 include Electric, Fiber Optics, Gas, Stormwater Management, Wastewater
Collection, and Water. Refuse rates will remain the same for FY 2025. Details on these changes and
the specific rate increase for each service is discussed below.
EXPENDITURES
The total budgeted expenditure of the Enterprise Funds for FY 2025 is $724.4 million, which rep-
resents a $97.7 million, or 15.6% increase from the FY 2024 Adopted Budget of $626.7 million. The
primary driver for this year-over-year change is the increase to Capital Improvement Program fund-
ing of $93.4 million, partially offset by a $4.3 million reduction in debt service and a $4.2 million
decrease in Utility Purchase or commodity costs compared to FY 2024. In addition, increases to
Allocated Charges, Contract Services, General Expenses, Equity Transfers, and Salary & Benefits,
resulted in a combined increase of $12.3 million from FY 2024 to FY 2025.
UTILITY RATE CHANGES
The FY 2025 Budget includes rate adjustments for Electric, Fiber Optics, Gas, Stormwater Manage-
ment, Wastewater Collection, and Water. In general, there has been a gradual upward pressure on
rates as commodity and transmission costs continue to rise across all utilities. In addition current
models suggest pandemic economic recovery extend through calendar year 2024, with consump-
tion stabilizing on the long run average by 2025. The size and timing of rate adjustments address
both current and future revenue requirements, including the purchase of commodities, providing
customer service, capital infrastructure investments, and maintenance of adequate reserve levels.
Rate adjustments may also help smooth the impacts on customer bills by spreading larger rate
adjustments over consecutive or alternate years.
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Electric Fund - Scheduled rate increase for median residential customer is 9.0% for FY 2025 due to cost of
service analysis which requires rate changes varying by customer class and consumption pattern to reflect
the cost to serve. Rate changes vary between a 6% decrease to 9% increase depending on customer class.
Fiber Optics Fund - Scheduled rate increase for customers on the EDF-1 rate is 2.6% for FY 2025, based on
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gas Fund - Scheduled rate increase is 12.5% for FY 2025 due to the need to replenish reserves, cover rising
capital and operating costs, and support the increased equity transfer to the General Fund.
Refuse Fund - No rate adjustment is scheduled for FY 2025 due to adequate reserves.
Stormwater Management Fund - Scheduled rate increase of 2.6% for FY 2025, based on CPI for All Urban
Consumers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Water Fund - Scheduled rate increase is 9.5% for FY 2025 due to wholesale water supply and capital and
operating cost increases.
Wastewater Collection Fund - Scheduled rate increase is 15.0% for FY 2025 due to rising costs driven by
the rehabilitation of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, acceleration of capital main replacements,
and replenishment of reserves.
RENT
Enterprise Funds pay market-based rental fees to the General Fund for the sites needed to conduct their
business operations. Rent is adjusted on an annual basis consistent with CPI for All Urban Consumers in the
San Francisco Bay Area, 2.6% for FY 2025. Despite this rent increase, the overall costs remain unchanged,
because the Water Fund’s rental costs decreased by $0.2 million due to no longer needing to pay for two
of its well sites. Consequently, the rent paid by the Enterprise Funds to the General Fund remains at $12.4
million.
EQUITY TRANSFERS
In FY 2009, the City Council adopted a change to the methodology used to calculate the equity transfer
from Electric Fund to the General Fund. Beginning in FY 2010, the equity transfer is based on the asset
base in the Electric Fund, along with the rate of return for each utility, which is based on Pacific Gas and
Electric’s (PG&E) rate of return on equity as approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
For FY 2025, no change is projected for the equity transfer of $15.1 million from the Electric Fund.
The Gas Fund equity transfer to the General Fund was originally authorized by City voters in 1950 (similar
to the Electric Fund equity transfer). In November 2022, voters approved Measure L, affirming the continu-
ation of this practice by adding section 2.28.185 to the Municipal Code. Each year the City Council may
transfer from the gas utility to the General Fund an amount up to 18% of the gross revenues of the gas util-
ity, though Council may choose to transfer a lesser amount. A 14.5%, or $10.9 million transfer is pro-
grammed for FY 2025, representing an increase of approximately $3.2 million from the previous year’s $7.7
million. This is within the voter-approved changes codified in PAMC 2.28.185. An annual transfer increase to
18% of gross revenues by FY 2026 is also recommended.
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RESERVES
The financial revenue and expense forecasts are estimates at a single point in time. Some Utilities reserves
serve as balancing accounts, which mitigate the risk of commodity price swings and insure against default
by the City’s wholesale suppliers. Other reserves are used to provide funding for capital infrastructure
improvement projects, replacement parts during an emergency infrastructure failure or serve as temporary
parking for planned expenditures. Reserve levels that are above guidelines may be returned to customers
in the form of lower future rates or used to pay for expenses, which also result in lower future rates. Based
on the actions included in this budget, the total Enterprise Fund Reserve Balances are projected to end in
FY 2025 at $50.8 million, decreasing by $93.8 million from a projected FY 2024 ending fund balance of
$144.6 million.
UTILITIES ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Across the Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater utilities, costs continue to increase, including construction
cost inflation, commodity price increases, and the rising cost to transport energy and water. Additionally,
infrastructure is aging and investment is needed to maintain the health of utilities and protect reliability.
The City absorbed utility cost increases during the pandemic, and increased costs for construction, opera-
tions, energy, and water were not fully passed through to customers in FY 2020 – FY 2022 but were
instead absorbed from reserves. As a result, revenues are too low to maintain normal operations in all utili-
ties. Reserves are lower than expected, because although the City intended to phase in rate increases more
slowly using reserves, rising energy prices, inflation and other factors led to the need to use the reserves
more quickly, causing low reserve levels in all utilities.
The City relied on reserves heavily over the past few years to minimize rate increases following Council
direction to keep rates flat or minimize rate increases to provide economic relief for residential and com-
mercial customers without compromising the safety and integrity of the utility systems and impacting ser-
vice delivery. Rate increases ensure the City maintains the ability to replenish depleted reserves and
provide sufficient funding for continually increasing expenses in commodity costs to repair and replace the
City’s aging utility infrastructure through various capital projects; and to achieve Sustainability and Climate
Action Plan (S/CAP) goals including grid modernization to support electrification.
For more information on Utilities Rates, please visit:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Customer-Service/Utilities-Rates.
Electric
FY 2025 electric rates are scheduled to increase by 9.0% for the median residential customer. Rate changes
vary significantly by customer class from a decrease of 6.0% to an increase of 9.0% depending on con-
sumption patterns. To ensure that electric rates continue to represent the Utility’s cost to serve customers,
the City completed a cost of service analysis in February 2024. The cost of service analysis showed the
need for different changes by customer class ranging from a 6.0% decrease for small nonresidential cus-
tomers (E-2) to a 2.0% increase for the residential class as a whole. However, recommended changes to the
tier structure and the addition of a fixed charge result in a range of changes for residential customers
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depending on usage, with the median residential customer seeing a 9.0% increase. Palo Alto residential
electric bills are approximately 50% lower than neighboring communities served by PG&E.
Fiber Optics
FY 2025 Fiber optics rates are scheduled to increase by 2.6% for customers on the EDF-1 rate schedule as
part of their contractual lease agreement. CPAU provides commercial dark fiber optic services within the
boundaries of the City. In September 2006, the City Council approved the Dark Fiber Licensing Agreement
with a one-time promotion allowing commercial fiber optic accounts to be enrolled under the EDF-1 rate
schedule, which is adjusted annually in accordance with CPI. Subsequent fiber customer enrollments are
under the Dark Fiber Licensing Services Rate Schedule EDF-3, which has not changed since 2006. Upon
the expiration of contracts on EDF-1 rates, these contracts are renewed and enrolled under the EDF-3 rate.
Most contracts on the EDF-1 rates have expired or voluntarily moved from the EDF-1 rate to the EDF-3 rate
for cost saving purposes.
Gas
FY 2025 gas rates are scheduled to increase by 12.5% to ensure the utility is recovering its costs of capital
projects, operations, and rebuilding reserves. This adjustment also supports the increased equity transfer
to the General Fund, which increases to $10.9 million from $7.7 million in FY 2024. In FY 2021 and FY 2022,
the Gas Utility maintained minimal rate increases, leading to revenues struggling to match the rising
expenses, resulting in a significant depletion of reserves. Additionally, costs reflect a longer-term mitigation
strategy against potential future gas price spikes such as those experienced in FY 2023, which increased
gas bills exponentially.
Water
FY 2025 water rates are scheduled to increase by 9.5%. As part of the water rate increase, the San Fran-
cisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is projecting a wholesale rate increase of 6.5% for FY 2025,
which is a pass-through commodity charge to CPAU customers and will impact CPAU water rate increases.
Due to the drought and water conservation efforts together with near record-setting precipitation and
snowpack in the winter of 2022-2023, the water utility’s sales revenue declined in FY 2023 by $4.9 million
or 10% compared with sales revenue in FY 2021. The Water Utility used available reserves to hold rates flat
for two years (FY 2021 and FY 2022) while also managing through two years of drought-related sales rev-
enue reductions (FY 2022 and FY 2023).
Wastewater Collection
FY 2025 Wastewater Collection rates are scheduled to increase by 15.0%. Wastewater Collection costs are
projected to rise over the forecast due to increasing treatment costs related to capital improvements and
operational costs at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), as well as increasing collection
system operational and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) costs. In FY 2023, Operations Reserve ended
the year with a negative balance due to higher CIP expenses and lower sales revenues than anticipated.
The proposed increase will gradually replenish the reserve and enable a reduced-size 1.25 miles main
replacement in FY 2026 to address highest priority mains for replacement. The accelerated 5-mile sewer
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main replacement every other year would resume with construction scheduled in FY 2028. This accelera-
tion will allow the Wastewater Collection Utility to replace the last main no more than approximately 10
years beyond its anticipated 100 year life expectancy.
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UTILITIES
UTILITIES •CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 449
UtilitiesMission Statement
The City of Palo Alto Utilities mission is
to provide safe, reliable, environmentally
sustainable, and cost-effective services.
Purpose
The purpose of the City of Palo Alto Utilities
is to provide high quality, cost-effective elec-
tric, gas, fiber optics, water and wastewater
collection services; promote effective energy
and water efficiency programs; support the
City’s sustainability and climate action goals
through greenhouse gas emissions reduction
efforts; proactively manage infrastructure
needs and replace deteriorated or aging
facilities with new technologies to ensure
safe and reliable delivery of services; and
ensure the City’s utilities are in sound finan-
cial condition.
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UTILITIES
UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 451
Description
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and
businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the
Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-
grown, and environmentally focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 125
years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to
provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local
decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and
customized services.
The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) continues to focus on customer service,
infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost containment. CPAU also
supports the City’s sustainability goals by building a low-carbon energy supply
through renewable energy, carbon emission offsets and by promoting programs
to help customers use energy and water more efficiently, reduce their carbon
footprint, and help them integrate new technologies.
At CPAU, our people empower tomorrow’s ambitions while caring for today’s
needs. We make this possible with our outstanding professional workforce,
leading through collaboration, and optimizing resources to ensure a sustainable
and resilient Palo Alto.
ADMINISTRATION
Utilities Administration is responsible for the overall management of CPAU including communication, regu-
latory compliance, strategic planning, budget coordination, legislation and regulatory policy analysis, and
personnel and administrative support to the entire Department.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES
Customer Support Services annually bills approximately $350 million for the City’s electric, natural gas,
water, commercial fiber optic, wastewater collection (operated by CPAU), storm water management, and
refuse (operated by Public Works) services; operates the Customer Service Call Center with 75,000 annual
customer interactions; reads 90,000 utility meters per month; and implements Credit and Collection poli-
cies and financial assistance programs.
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ENGINEERING
Engineering is responsible for managing all phases of CPAU’s capital improvement projects which include
providing new or upgrading existing service to customers and replacing and rehabilitating the City’s elec-
tric, fiber, gas, water, and wastewater distribution systems.
OPERATIONS
Utilities Operations is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and emergency response for the elec-
tric, fiber, gas, water, and wastewater distribution systems.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Resource Management is responsible for the long-term resource acquisition plans for electricity, natural
gas, and water; contract negotiations to acquire renewable resources; financial planning; rate development;
energy efficiency and water conservation programs; and management of key accounts.
Accomplishments
•Established pilot area boundaries for Grid Modernization (Grid Mod) and Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP)
projects. The pilot will determine the most efficient, least disruptive and most cost-effective way to
implement residential electrification and provide fiber-speed internet services in residential
neighborhoods. The pilot will serve approximately 1,200 residences. Once the pilot is completed the
Grid Mod and FTTP projects will be expanded to approximately 5,000 additional residences.
•Execution of a public/private partnership with Tesla to expedite construction upgrade of Hanover
Substation to increase electrical capacity to support new electrical load.
•Awarded $16.5 million federal grant for Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and
Modernization to replace existing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material distribution mains and services (gas
main replacement projects).
•Succession planning and concerted efforts are underway to recruit, train, and retain line-workers,
system operators, engineers, inspectors to maintain system and respond to outages effectively. Staff
have also contracted with third-party contractors to supplement staff to undertake emergency
response, maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
•Installed approximately 38,000 or 40% of advanced or smart electric, gas, and water meters as part of
the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The AMI meters will empower customers to more
efficiently utilize energy and water, better enable customer adoption of distributed energy resources
(DER) such as solar photovoltaics, energy storage, and electric vehicles, and enable the timely
detection of water leaks. AMI will also enable Utilities to optimize operations and improve reliability by
reducing restoration time for outages.
•New outage management system has substantially improved Utilities’ ability to notify customers and
mobilize resources in response to electric outages and emergencies.
•Approval of the Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan for the Electric Distribution Utility. The plan
addresses the need for a modernized electric system with enhanced reliability to support an electrified
community and a desire among community members for ways to maintain some level of electric
supply during outages, particularly with an electrified home.
•430 residents have installed or signed contracts to install a heat pump water heater. Nine multi-family
(MF) properties representing 415 housing units (about 4% of all multi-family units in Palo Alto) have
installed EV chargers facilitated through the City’s EV programs.
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Initiatives
•Complete construction of the Grid Mod and FTTP pilot to enable residential electrification and offer
Palo Alto Fiber internet service to the 1,200 residences.
•Complete the development of the One Water Plan for Palo Alto to evaluate alternative water supplies,
define existing and future uncertainties and supply risks, and identify community needs and priorities
and serve as a long-term guide to better prepare for future uncertainties like multi-year drought.
•Add resources in the Development Service Center and continue collaboration with other City
departments on efforts to streamline the permitting process related to rooftop solar, energy storage,
building electrification, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
•Complete the 2023/2024 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan to comply with new state regulations
applicable to the management of the City’s sewer system.
•Complete deployment of the remaining 43,000 AMI electric, gas and water meters. Enable customers
to view their daily interval utility consumption on the Utilities customer account services portal
MyCPAU and subscribe to water leak alerts.
•Complete testing to comply with updated state and federal Lead and Copper Rule regulations
requiring all water service lines be verified prior to October 2024.
•Commence a natural gas study to evaluate the preferred approach for downsizing the gas system and
identifying potential locations to conduct as a proof of concept.
•Issue debt financing and continue to explore grant opportunities to fund phase 1 of the Grid Mod
project.
•Continue working with the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC), City Council, City departments, and
community to implement and adopt initiatives and programs on the Sustainability and Climate Action
Plan (S/CAP) and Utilities Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan.
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Key Performance Measures
COMPARABLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES
Goal Ensure fiscally sound and cost-effective services.
Objective Reduce the cost of delivering services through best management practices.
FY 2022
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FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
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Palo Alto’s average residential monthly utility
bill above/below the median of neighboring
cities
(20)%(12)%(10)%(12)%(12)%
Description This compares the average residential monthly utility bill which includes electricity, gas,
water, and wastewater services to the nearby communities (Menlo Park, Mountain View,
Santa Clara, Hayward, Redwood City).
Purpose This measure compares the City’s average utility rates charged to residents to other
comparable cities (e.g., similar size, similar commodity purchase options, similar geography).
Status The monthly median utility bill for Palo Alto at the end of calendar year 2023 was lower
compared to nearby communities (Menlo Park $421, Redwood City $388, Mountain View
$346, Hayward $327, Santa Clara $248). Palo Alto’s monthly average residential utility bill
was $304, and for all the communities combined the average was $346. Electric rates were
significantly lower than PG&E though higher than Santa Clara. Natural gas rates were slightly
higher than PG&E due to the price spike in the winter of 2022/23. Water rates were higher
primarily due to differing system characteristics, levels of infrastructure investment, and
sources of supply. Palo Alto’s water supply comes from the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission (SFPUC), which is undergoing a $4.8 billion improvement project, and Palo Alto
is also investing more than other communities in improving our local distribution pipelines
and enhancing our emergency water supply system.
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UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 455
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Goal Provide excellent customer service.
Objective Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, equal to or greater than 83 percent of Palo
Alto citizens rating satisfaction of utility services as "Excellent" or "Good" in the Palo Alto
Community Survey.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
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Percent rating services (electric, gas,
wastewater, and water) "Good" or Excellent"
85%79%85%79%79%
Description This data is collected as part of the Palo Alto Community Survey that is conducted annually.
Purpose To get feedback on whether customers are satisfied with the nature, extent and delivery of
services provided, using random-selection survey processes that include a good cross-
section of the customer base.
Status The most recent Palo Alto Community Survey was completed in September 2023. The full
report can be found on the City website: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-
Manager/Community-Engagement/Palo-Alto-Community-Survey.
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
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Total cost of Capital Improvement Program
annually (Millions)
$27.20 $35.00 $123.60 $99.00 $68.00
Key Performance Measures
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Budget Summary
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025
Change $
FY 2025
Change %
Dollars by Fund
Electric Fund 191,981,933 206,174,744 267,028,976 281,206,576 14,177,600 5.3%
Fiber Optics Fund 3,695,645 3,147,057 29,148,398 31,689,607 2,541,209 8.7%
Gas Fund 54,491,097 72,639,470 76,100,312 74,585,345 (1,514,967)(2.0)%
Wastewater Collection Fund 19,163,957 24,819,213 25,375,497 25,108,669 (266,828)(1.1)%
Water Fund 47,864,059 50,760,603 76,757,131 63,818,946 (12,938,184)(16.9)%
Total Dollars by Fund $317,196,690 $357,541,086 $474,410,315 $476,409,144 $1,998,829 0.4%
Revenues
Charges for Services 363,196 478,018 260,000 260,000 ——%
Charges to Other Funds 388,740 357,665 337,970 337,970 ——%
From Other Agencies 1,588,358 561,362 576,632 576,632 ——%
Net Sales 269,707,701 333,653,237 345,541,823 359,968,805 14,426,982 4.2%
Operating Transfers-In 2,613,966 4,836,286 2,635,966 2,466,125 (169,841)(6.4)%
Other Revenue 11,722,006 33,734,695 35,740,500 50,819,000 15,078,500 42.9%
Return on Investments 3,496,674 3,858,370 4,694,000 5,785,500 1,091,500 23.3%
Total Revenues $289,880,641 $377,479,633 $389,786,891 $420,214,032 $30,427,141 7.8%
Positions by Fund
Electric Fund 113.58 121.42 121.61 128.65 7.04 5.8%
Fiber Optics Fund 6.90 6.55 10.55 10.55 ——%
Gas Fund 53.57 55.35 54.86 56.10 1.24 2.3%
Utilities Administration Fund 19.46 20.46 22.29 22.15 (0.14)(0.6)%
Wastewater Collection Fund 27.50 28.67 28.76 28.71 (0.05)(0.2)%
Water Fund 46.83 47.65 47.59 49.10 1.51 3.2%
Total Positions by Fund 267.84 280.10 285.66 295.26 9.60 3.4%
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ELECTRIC FUND
Description
On January 16, 1900, the City of Palo Alto began operation of its own electric
system. A steam engine was the initial source of the City’s electricity and was
replaced by a diesel engine in 1914. As demand for electricity and the population
continued to grow, the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) connected to the Pacific
Gas and Electric distribution system and purchased power from additional
sources.
The integrity of the infrastructure required for achieving a high level of reliability
and value for customers is of paramount importance to CPAU. The Electric Fund
strives to enhance the customer service connection experience, increase energy
efficiency participation, and increase the percentage of electric supply obtained
from renewable energy supplies. The City has entered into a number of contracts
with producers of wind, landfill gas, and solar energy for more than 15-year terms.
Accomplishments
•430 residents have installed or signed contracts to install a heat pump water heater (228 through the
full-service Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot Program, 44 residents on their own, receiving a rebate from
the City).
•As of June 2024, twelve multifamily properties representing 453 residential units (representing 4% of
all multifamily units in Palo Alto) have installed a total of 82 charging ports facilitated through the City’s
EV programs, with another 15 multifamily projects in the pipeline representing an additional 1,021
multifamily units and 372 charging ports.
•Installed over 13,000 electric Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) total meters as part of the AMI
project.
•Overhead to Underground conversion project for wildfire mitigation efforts in the Foothills. This project
is to reduce fire risks related to utility infrastructure and support reliability and resiliency. Phase 1 and 2
are completed, Phase 3 of this project is at approximately 70% completion.
•Electric operations launched a fault indicator program to improve reliability and reduce service
interruptions. Utilizing fault detection devices and equipment will be a key component for grid
modernization. The addition of fault indicators will enhance our grid in reducing outage times and
provides engineering with circuit analysis.
•Due to the increased emphasis on the proactive infrastructure replacement program(s) and grid
modernization, replacing infrastructure before failure is key to supporting reliability and resiliency. 65
electric utility poles were replaced in FY 2023 and 46 were completed in the FY 2024 cycle.
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•Completed the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan to ensure Palo Alto will have sufficient resources to
reliably meet forecasted customer electrical energy and capacity needs in the most cost-effective way
while satisfying environmental and other public policy objectives.
•Council approved extending the current 2009 Long-Term Layoff Agreement for the City’s California-
Oregon Transmission Project rights for ten years until February 1, 2034. The agreement represents
approximately $13 million in savings for Palo Alto.
•Completed the electric cost of service analysis.
•Added a new long-term contract for a geothermal electricity resource to help diversify the supply
portfolio and acquire additional local capacity and round-the-clock renewable electricity.
•Sold 160,000 MWh of PCC1 (in-state) renewable energy credits, swapping them for less expensive
PCC3 (out-of-state) renewable energy credits, yielding over $3 million in net revenue to be applied to
local decarbonization programs.
Initiatives
•Continue pursuing federal and state grant opportunities for electric grid modernization, electric vehicle
chargers, sustainability and climate initiatives, and electrification programs.
•Develop and implement an electric grid modernization plan to increase system capacity and resiliency
and allow community-wide electrification, including a phased roll out plan over the next several years.
•Collaborate with the Planning Department to develop new codes and ordinances to facilitate
electrification in existing buildings and new construction projects where feasible.
•Develop electric rates compatible with electrified homes, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, and solar +
storage microgrid customers.
•Expand EV charging access for multi-family and income-qualified residents.
•Convert all Palo Alto municipal vehicles to EVs when feasible and when the replacement is
operationally acceptable.
•Partner with employers and business districts to promote commuter EV adoption and EV charging
access as well as alternative commute promotion.
•Design and identify pilot area for whole residential home electrification and gas decommissioning.
•Enhance and promote the Advanced Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot Program with the goal of reaching
at minimum 10 installations per week on average by the end of 2024 (500 per year), and ideally 20 per
week (1,000 per year).
•Continue progress on a new potential 115kV electric interconnection, which would enhance City electric
power reliability and resilience. Efforts will involve risk analysis, power flow studies, and formal requests
to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
•Continue undergrounding the new 12kV Electric and Fiber Optic distribution system in the foothills.
This multi-year project will be conducted in one to two miles sections and is scheduled to be
completed in FY 2025.
•Rebalance the electric portfolio including reaching a decision regarding the City’s Western Resource.
•Conduct a preliminary analysis of the cost of 24x7 carbon-free electricity.
•Add additional carbon-free electric resources to the supply portfolio.
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Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Provide safe and reliable delivery of electric services to customers.
Objectives:
•Develop a plan to complete a second electric transmission line source to improve service reliability.
•Accelerate network component upgrade (wire, cable, transformers, and substation equipment) to
support new electrification load through the Grid Modernization (GMOD) effort.
•Implement activities outlined in the Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan to reduce the possibility of fires in
the western foothills of Palo Alto caused by overhead electric lines.
•Increase emphasis on the proactive infrastructure replacement program, replacing infrastructure before
failure, to support reliability and resiliency.
•Enhance planned maintenance programs for all utilities through clearly defined maintenance plans,
improved management reporting, and developing innovative ways to ensure efficient completion of all
maintenance.
•Implement activities from the Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan to maintain and enhance
community reliability, resiliency, grid capacity, and grid modernization
Goal 2
Increase environmental sustainability and promote efficient use of resources.
Objectives:
•Achieve cumulative 10-year energy efficiency savings of 4.4 percent of the electric load by 2031.
•Facilitate the acceleration of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption by both Palo Alto-based and inbound
vehicles by providing EV education and outreach, incentives for electric infrastructure upgrades and
more charging infrastructure.
•Expand effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions by promoting electrification of buildings in Palo Alto.
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Key Performance Measures
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Goal Support environmental sustainability and promote efficient use of resources.
Objective Achieve Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) of at least 50 percent by 2030.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
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Percent of retail electric sales volume
provided by renewable supply resources
under long-term PPAs
39%39%39%41%44%
Description This measures the fraction of the City’s retail electric sales volume that is provided by
renewable supply resources that are under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Purpose The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act (SB 350) of 2015 raised the state’s renewable
portfolio standard (RPS) to 50 percent by 2030 and required a doubling of energy efficiency
savings by 2030.
Status The City sold Bucket 1 renewable energy credits (RECs) in Q1-Q4 FY 2023 accordingly,
which caused the City’s RPS levels to drop to a new norm (compared to the levels in FY
2019 and other previous years), but the City still remains in compliance with its RPS
requirements. Under the updated Carbon Neutral Plan that was approved by Palo Alto City
Council in August 2020, the City was authorized to sell all Bucket 1 RECs exceeding the
amount required to comply with the City’s RPS requirements, and to replace them with
Bucket 3 REC purchases. RPS compliance is based on aggregate RPS procurement over
the entire compliance period (2021-2024), which ensures that the City is still in compliance
with the state RPS requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - SOLAR
Goal Support environmental sustainability and promote efficient use of resources.
Objective Increase the penetration of local solar installations.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
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Cumulative installed capacity of photovoltaic
(PV) systems measured in megawatts (MW)
16 19 16 20 21
Description This represents the cumulative installed capacity of PV systems in Palo Alto, measured in
MW. It includes PV systems installed prior to the passage of California Senate Bill 1 (SB1),
which enacted the Million Solar Roofs Initiative and expands upon the current California
Solar Initiative (CSI) and the Energy Commission’s New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP).
Purpose This measure supports the City’s goal of achieving a 100 percent carbon neutral electric
supply portfolio, meeting 4 percent of the City’s electricity needs through local solar by 2023,
and complying with California Senate Bill 1 (SB1) to increase PV installations. Increasing the
cumulative installed capacity of PV systems will also benefit the environment and expand the
flexibility of the City’s electric generation portfolio.
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Status In FY 2023, a total of 171 residential PV systems and 5 nonresidential PV systems were
installed, bringing the cumulative total to 1,342 residential PV installations and 106
nonresidential PV installations since 1999 when CPAU launched the PV Partners Program to
incentivize local PV system installations.
SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Goal Provide safe and efficient delivery of electric services to customers.
Objective Provide exceptional system reliability.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
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Average duration of customer outages in
minutes as reported using industry guidelines
80 115 100 120 120
Description System Average Interruptible Duration Index (SAIDI) is a measure of outage duration. It
measures the number of minutes over the year that the average customer is without power.
Purpose Reliability indices were introduced in order to keep track of utility performance. This
information will help Utilities prioritize capital and operating spending so that reliability can be
improved without increasing costs.
Status There were a total of 64 outages experienced in FY 2023, of which 51 outages were
weather-related and 13 were equipment failures. As of June 2024, there were 62 outages; of
that 32 were weather-related. It is anticipated that the equipment-related outages will decline
over time as aged infrastructure are replaced.
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
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FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
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Number of Customer Accounts (Electric)29,863 30,002 30,112 30,138 30,138
Number of momentary outages*1 0 0 1 0
Percent of residents surveyed who rate the
quality of the Electric Utility as "Good" or
"Excellent"
80%74%90%74%74%
Total Number of Outages 22 64 25 65 40
Key Performance Measures
*The most recent Palo Alto Community Survey was completed in September 2023. The full report can be found on the City website:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Manager/Community-Engagement/Palo-Alto-Community-Survey.
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FIBER OPTICS FUND
Description
In 1996, the City built a dark fiber ring around Palo Alto capable of supporting
multiple network developers and service providers with significant growth
potential. The fiber backbone network was routed to pass by and provide access
to key City facilities and the Palo Alto business community, including research
centers and commercial properties.
Dark fiber optics service consists of providing the fiber optics cabling, splice
points, service connections, and other infrastructure providing high-capacity
bandwidth needed to transport large quantities of data. This service excludes the
transmitters, receivers, and data itself, which are owned and operated by each
customer.
Accomplishments
•Completed first iteration of a fiber management system (FMS) to plan, design, construct, and manage
the City’s fiber network.
•Dedicated internal resources to implement and coordinate Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) project and
Electric Grid Modernization project to implement the pilot.
•Finalized the pilot area for FTTP and Grid Mod at Embarcadero Rd, Louis Rd, Colorado Ave, Greer Rd,
and West Bayshore Rd servicing about 1,200 customers.
•Finalized fiber construction drawings, reviewed bids, and awarded contract for the Fiber Hut.
•Secured space at the Equinix data center for FTTP network equipment and connections to Internet
providers.
Initiatives
•Expanding the fiber backbone and undergrounding fiber in the Foothills to provide internet service to
residents, wireless communication to City staff, and fiber connectivity for advanced metering
infrastructure (AMI) and water reservoir.
•Issue invitations for bids for construction and request for proposals for operations for Phase 1 of FTTP,
which may reach an additional 5,000 customers, from 1,200 customers to 6,200.
•Determine best mix of existing resources, new hires and strategic vendors for FTTP.
•Launch FTTP to residents and businesses offering fast speed, reliable, and affordable internet service in
the pilot and phase 1 areas.
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•Begin building a new fiber backbone to support utilities, City departments, dark fiber customers and
FTTP.
•Conduct a cost and benefit analysis and market comparison of dark fiber pricing.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Increase the value of fiber utility services to customers through the City’s Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP)
business.
Objectives:
•Provide high-quality, competitively priced fiber optic utility services to City departments and
commercial customers in the City of Palo Alto.
•Manage costs and add new dark fiber license agreements with commercial customers.
•Offer affordable, fast, reliable and secure internet service to residents and businesses.
Goal 2
Expand capacity and enhance reliability of the City’s fiber network.
Objectives:
•Ensure sufficient fiber optic cables are available to meet future City and customer needs.
•Reinvest and make system enhancements to prevent damage from outside sources and improve
reliability.
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Key Performance Measures
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Goal Provide excellent customer service.
Objective Provide high-quality and competitively-priced fiber optic utility services to City departments
and commercial customers in the City of Palo Alto.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
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Number of commercial fiber connections 168 169 157 164 170
Description This measure shows the growth of the Fiber Enterprise based on customers and
connections. Estimates are based on analyzing the number of upcoming developments,
anticipating how many customers would sign on for Fiber, and taking into account how
many existing connections may result in disconnections such as companies leaving. Some
customers may also have multiple fiber connections at various locations.
Purpose The purpose of this measure is to add value to companies doing business in Palo Alto by
providing a cost-effective, world class telecommunications system. The goal is to build out
and fully leverage the fiber network to add value to the business and other communities as
needed.
Status The Fiber enterprise Utility has 137 commercial customer connections and 32 City customer
connections. As part of the City’s fiber expansion project, there will be opportunities to add
new dark fiber leasing to commercial customers in areas where the existing dark fiber ring
does not serve.
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
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Number of Customer Accounts (Fiber)45 42 45 41 39
Number of Wholesale re-sellers 14 12 14 13 14
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GAS FUND
Description
The municipal natural gas system began operations in 1917 when Palo Alto
acquired a privately-owned gas business. During the early years, gas was
manufactured from coal tar. Gas supplied by coal tar was replaced in the 1920s by
natural gas supplied from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Today, all gas for the
City of Palo Alto is purchased from PG&E. The Gas Utility is responsible for
planning, designing, and budgeting the operations, maintenance, and
constructing major capital improvements for the City’s gas distribution system.
Accomplishments
•Awarded $16.5 million from Department of Transportation funding from the Natural Gas Distribution
Infrastructure Safety and Modernization program to enhance safety of the City’s natural gas
distribution infrastructure.
•Implemented winter 2023-24 strategy for mitigating potential gas commodity price spikes.
•Completed the Gas Main Replacement 24A (GS-14003) project around the Stanford Shopping Center,
with replacement of approximately 2,500 linear feet of 4” Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) gas main with 4”
Polyethylene (PE) gas main and associated services.
•Retrofitted over 12,000 gas Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) total meters as part of the AMI
project.
•Replaced a 400 foot section of steel gas main on Seneca St between Forest Ave and Homer Ave.
•Started construction on Gas Main Replacement 24B (GS-14003) project to replace 18,000 linear feet of
PVC gas main with PE gas main in various neighborhoods throughout the City of Palo Alto.
Initiatives
•Commence a study in FY 2025 to evaluate the preferred approach for downsizing the gas system and
identifying potential locations to conduct as a proof of concept.
•Complete the construction of Gas Main Replacement Project 24B (GS-14003) portion of the project, in
March of 2025 to replace 18,000 linear feet of gas mains and natural gas service pipelines made of
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
•Retrofit the remaining 16,000 gas meters to make them AMI-compatible.
•Apply for subsequent years of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety Modernization multi-
year grant to accelerate gas main replacement capital projects and enhance safety of the City’s natural
gas distribution infrastructure.
•Recommend a long-term gas hedging strategy to Council to mitigate future gas commodity price
spikes.
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•Begin phase IV of the cross-bore verification program to inspect 400-500 sewer laterals in areas with
high density and where gas service and sewer lateral are within 15 feet or less.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Provide safe and efficient delivery of natural gas to customers.
Objectives:
•Continue repairing 100 percent of laterals damaged by crossbore within 24 hours.
•Remove and replace the remaining Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe with Polyethylene (PE) pipe.
•Complete a mobile gas leak survey of all distribution mains annually and complete a walking gas leak
survey of all gas services, for 50 percent of the City, each year. Complete a walking leak survey of all
gas services within business districts each year.
Goal 2
Increase environmental sustainability and promote efficient use of natural gas resources.
Objectives:
•Reduce the carbon intensity of the gas portfolio in accordance with the Sustainability and Climate
Action Plan (S/CAP) using offsets.
Key Performance Measures
GAS LEAKS REPAIRED
Goal Provide safe and efficient delivery of natural gas to customers.
Objective Respond to and repair all Grade 1 gas leaks immediately.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percentage of Grade 1 leaks responded to
within 24 hours
100%100%100%100%100%
Description This measures the total response time to Grade 1 leaks found during the walking and mobile
(vehicle) surveys and any reported leaks classified as Grade 1. The City’s policy is to respond
and repair Grade 1 leaks within 24 hours. Grade 1 leaks are hazardous leaks that pose an
immediate hazard to persons or property and require continuous action until conditions are
no longer hazardous.
Purpose Leaks are assigned priority gradings according to location, extent of migration, gas
concentration, potential for concentration, ignition sources, and potential hazard to the
public and property. These priority grades are intended only as guidelines.
Status Utilities Operations responds immediately to Grade 1 leaks. The average repair time can vary
depending on the size and location of the gas leak.
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UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 483
GAS SAFETY
Goal Provide safe and efficient delivery of natural gas to our customers.
Objective Complete a walking gas leak survey for 50 percent of the City and a mobile gas leak survey
of services in business districts and 100 percent of the City’s gas mains on an annual basis.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percentage of gas system surveyed by
mobile (vehicle)
100%100%100%100%100%
Percentage of gas system surveyed by
walking
100%100%100%100%100%
Description A walking survey is conducted to check for gas leaks on service/gas meters and covers
one-half of the City (approximately 105 miles of gas mains and 36 miles of service lines)
every year, so that the entire City’s gas service system can be reviewed in a two-year period.
The Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require a survey of the entire
City once every five years. In addition to a walking survey, a mobile (vehicle) survey of all gas
mains and some gas service lines (services in the business district) are conducted annually.
Purpose To ensure the safety of all who live and work in Palo Alto and to comply with Federal DOT
requirements.
Status The department is meeting the requirements and repairing all discovered gas leaks in a
timely manner.
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Number of Customer Accounts (Gas)23,781 23,837 23,818 23,818 23,818
Number of gas leaks repaired 102 102 110 90 100
Key Performance Measures
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UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 493
WASTEWATER
COLLECTION FUND
Description
In 1898, Palo Alto approved $28,000 in bond money to fund construction of the
City’s first sewer network, which was completed in 1899. Private cesspools and
privies were banned, and the City Health Officer had residents connected to the
sewer system within a few years.
Wastewater Collection’s staff is responsible for design, construction, operation,
and maintenance of approximately 216 miles of sewer mains and approximate
18,000 City-owned laterals. Staff continues overlapping the design and
construction elements of rehabilitation and augmentation projects. Wastewater
Collection’s priorities are: maintaining infrastructure reliability; identifying
problems in mains and service laterals through expanded use of video
technology; complying with all regulatory requirements; and maintaining its
excellent safety record.
Accomplishments
•Completed Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project 31 (WC-19001) on time and under budget which
consists of replacement of approximately 10,924 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains and associated
laterals on El Camino Real between Page Mill Road and Cesano Court.
•Awarded professional services contract to update the 2004 Sewer Master Plan Study of the
wastewater collection system. The sewer master plan study will evaluate the City’s existing wastewater
collection system, flows, and flow patterns to determine the adequacy of the system’s hydraulic
capacity to meet current and anticipated future wastewater flow demands.
Initiatives
•Complete replacement of sanitary sewer overflow monitoring units in 39 sewer manholes throughout
the City.
•Complete the 2024-2025 Sewer Master Plan Study of the wastewater collection system. The study will
consist of flow analysis, recalibration of the sewer system hydraulic model, and prioritize capital
improvement projects. The anticipated completion is in the spring of 2025.
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•Monitor the financial health of the Wastewater Collection Fund and make structural adjustments to
replenish reserves and accelerate sewer main replacements from 1 mile to 2.5 miles per year.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Maintain and provide reliable and cost-effective wastewater services to customers.
Objectives:
•Clean and maintain sewer mains in commercial areas on a quarterly basis.
•Clean and video a minimum of 17% of the City-owned laterals annually to comply with the City’s Sewer
Overflow Reduction Plan.
•Maintain the integrity of the City’s wastewater collection system by replacing mains and laterals as
identified in the Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation/Augmentation Capital Improvement
Project plan.
•Minimize sanitary sewer overflows and stoppages.
•Maintain a fleet of dependable vehicles to provide high quality cleaning and servicing of the sewer
system.
Key Performance Measures
MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE RELIABLE SERVICES
Goal Maintain and provide a reliable wastewater system to customers.
Objective Clean and video a minimum of 17 percent of the City-owned laterals annually to comply with
the City’s Sewer Overflow Reduction Plan.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percentage of sewer laterals inspected
annually
23%16%17%13%13%
Description The purpose of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) is to maintain and improve the
condition of the collection system infrastructure; control infiltration and provide appropriate
sewer capacity; and minimize the number and impact of sanitary sewer overflows. The goal
is to perform sewer main cleaning of the entire collection system every 30 months (81.6
miles per year). This measures inspections and maintenance of 17 percent of City-owned
laterals annually using closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection data, including results of
the on-going crossbore lateral inspection program, to target sewer mains and lower laterals
for rehabilitation and replacement.
Purpose To prevent blockage, sewer overflows, and to comply with the City’s SSMP, all the City’s
sewer mains must be cleaned within 30 months.
Status The City has not met the objectives of its SSMP in FY 2024 due to staffing resources. Staff
anticipate that staffing levels will return to normal in FY 2025.
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UTILITIES
UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 495
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Number of Customer Accounts (Wastewater)22,393 22,499 22,482 22,482 22,482
Number of miles of sewer lines cleaned/
treated in a fiscal year
82 99 90 90 95
Percent of sewage spill responses within two
hours
96%98%100%95%95%
Percent of surveyed residents rating the
quality of the Sewer Service as good/
excellent*
95%85%86%87%90%
Number of sewage overflows 52 37 50 50 50
Percent of miles of sewer lines replaced 0.40%0.00%0.95%1.00%0.00%
* The most recent Palo Alto Community Survey was completed in September 2023. The full report can be found on the
City website: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Manager/Community-Engagement/Palo-Alto-Commu-
nity-Survey.
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UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 503
WATER FUND
Description
From 1895 until 1928, the City’s water supply came from deep wells. When the
groundwater supply started to decline, water was purchased from the San
Francisco Regional Water System to supplement the local water system. Since
1962, when Palo Alto’s wells were discontinued as the primary water system, 100
percent of the water has come from the Regional Water System: 85 percent
derived from snow melt flowing into the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and the balance
from runoff stored in San Francisco Bay Area reservoirs. The Water Fund focuses
on increasing infrastructure reliability and responsiveness to meet the City’s
water supply needs during an emergency; maintaining high-quality and reliable
sources of water; updating water efficiency goals; and implementing water
efficiency programs and services. Additionally, the Engineering Division is
implementing a seismic upgrade to the existing reservoirs, wells and receiving
stations to increase supply reliability during catastrophic emergencies.
Accomplishments
•Completed construction of Water Main Replacement Project 28 (WS-14001) and replaced
approximately 13,700 linear feet of water main pipelines in various locations throughout the City.
•Completed design of Water Main Replacement Project 29 (WS-15002) to replace approximately 8,000
linear feet of water main pipelines in Evergreen Park and Ventura neighborhoods, as well as California
Business District. The construction of this project started in November 2023 and the anticipated
completion is in August 2024.
•Exchanged or retrofitted over 13,000 water Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) total meters as
part of the AMI project.
•Completed the two turnouts (a.k.a. water receiving stations) Project (WS-07000). The work at
California Avenue turnout included a seismic retrofit of the facility, replacement of all piping, electrical
and SCADA upgrades, added roof access from street, drainage improvements, and lead paint removal.
Page Mill Turnout included work to restrain a valve to remove an unsafe condition to operators working
in the vault.
•Began the One Water Plan, a long-term 20 year water supply plan to address supply reliability,
droughts, and climate change. Held two community workshops on community water needs and
priorities as well as exploring water supply options. Developing initial results to share with the
community in spring/summer 2024. More information and links are available on Palo Alto’s One Water
Plan website: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Sustainability/Water-Efficiency/
One-Water-Plan
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UTILITIES
504 UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
Initiatives
•Complete the development of the One Water Plan for Palo Alto to evaluate alternative water supplies,
define existing and future uncertainties and supply risks, and identify community needs and priorities
and serve as a long-term guide to better prepare for future uncertainties like multi-year drought.
•Complete the tests for lead and copper in water service laterals in elementary schools and childcare
facilities by Oct 2024 and to comply with the revised Environmental Protection Agency’s lead and
copper rule.
•Complete construction of Water Main Replacement Project 29 (WS-15002). The project will complete
replacement of approximately 8,600 linear feet of water main pipelines and associated services on
streets around California Avenue, downtown, and along Park Avenue.
•Complete design of Water Main Replacement Project 30 (WS-15002) to replace approximately 8,000
linear feet of water main pipelines and associated services on streets around Towle Place, Christine
Drive, and Lambert Avenue.
•Exchange or retrofit the remaining 13,000 water meters to make them AMI-compatible.
•Allocate more resources to the Backflow Prevention Program to ensure wastewater does not flow back
into the potable water distribution system and to comply with the State Water Resource Control
Board’s backflow program requirements.
•Execute contract for engineering design for the seismic retrofit of Park and Dahl Reservoirs.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Provide safe and clean drinking water for customers.
Objectives:
•Ensure drinking water meets all regulatory standards.
•Maintain and update water infrastructure to ensure reliable service.
•Educate customers about backflow prevention as part of the City’s Cross Connection Control Program.
•Ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands.
•Complete storage and supply upgrades to water system (e.g. reservoirs, receiving stations, and wells).
Goal 2
Increase environmental sustainability of the water supply system.
Objective:
•Increase water conservation and efficiency participation.
•Complete the One Water Plan which will identify the best water supply alternatives.
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UTILITIES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 505
Key Performance Measures
PROVIDE SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
Goal Provide safe and clean drinking water for customers.
Objective Ensure drinking water meets all regulatory standards.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percent of customer-owned water backflow
prevention devices in compliance
89%90%90%90%90%
Description Customer-owned and maintained backflow devices are an integral part of the City’s Cross
Connection Control Program, which began in early 2010. The devices help to ensure that no
contaminants of any kind (e.g. chemicals, debris, reclaimed water) enter the potable water
system.
Purpose The California Department of Public Health provides regulations for the City and its
customers through California Code of Regulations, Title 17. These regulations specify the
types of hazards that require backflow devices.
Status The City is achieving a compliance rate of up to 90 percent on an annual basis. There are
4,632 active backflow devices in compliance. This number is growing every year as current
codes require backflow installation for residences as well as commercial properties.
WATER EFFICIENCY
Goal Increase environmental sustainability of the water supply system.
Objective Increase water conservation and efficiency participation.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Annual savings achieved through water
efficiency programs as a percentage of total
sales
1.31%1.38%0.70%1.35%1.40%
Description The department measures specific savings achieved by the installation of water efficiency
improvements through the programs that the City offers through the Santa Clara Valley
Water District. The California drought greatly affected the City’s water savings numbers with
the largest amount of savings attributed to the non-residential installation of drought tolerant
landscapes and water efficient irrigation hardware.
Purpose Improving water efficiency for homes and businesses can result in water supply, water
operations, and wastewater processing savings. This measure supports the Water Fund’s
long-term goal to exceed the Making Conservation a California Way of Life requirements by
5%. Previously, this measure supported the ten-year goal to reduce expected water use by
20 percent by 2020.
Status Water savings were high in FY 2023, led by savings from the Landscape Conversion Rebate
Program.
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WATER QUALITY
Goal Ensure the provision of safe and clean drinking water for customers.
Objective Safe testing of drinking water to meet all regulatory standards.
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percentage of samples passed from all
sampling stations
100%100%100%100%100%
Description The City of Palo Alto (CPA) regularly collects and tests water samples from connection points
between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission/City of Palo Alto (SFPUC/CPA),
storage reservoirs, emergency wells, residential areas, and sample station locations within
the distribution system to ensure that the water quality meets all California Department of
Public Health (CDPH) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribed
regulations that limit the amount of contaminants in the drinking water. The City has 18
sampling stations and collects 84-105 samples monthly to test levels of chlorine residual,
coliform and pH levels are within regulatory guidelines. All sample results are reported to
CDPH on a monthly basis.
Purpose Complying with regulations guarantees the City maintains its high standards of water quality
and avoids fines.
Status Palo Alto drinking water continues to be in complete compliance with all existing county,
state, and federal standards for water quality.
Workload Measures
FY 2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Adopted
Budget
FY 2024
Estimated
FY 2025
Adopted
Budget
Percent of miles of water mains replaced 0.20%0.00%0.7%0.66%0.00%
Number of Customer Accounts (Water)20,650 20,533 20,616 20,616 20,616
Percent of surveyed rating the quality of the
Drinking Water (Water) as "Good" or
"Excellent"*
91%87%89%87%90%
Key Performance Measures
* The most recent Palo Alto Community Survey was completed in September 2023. The full report can be found on the
City website: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/City-Manager/Community-Engagement/Palo-Alto-Com-
munity-Survey.
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• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET 1ZECONOMICDEVELOPMENT & TRANSITION
Z COMMUNITY HEALTH, SAFETY, WELLNESS & BELONGING
Z CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: PROTECTION & ADAPTATION
Z HOUSING FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2025
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 403
ELECTRIC FUND
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ELECTRIC FUND
404 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. The municipal electric
power system began operation in 1900 and continues to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective electric ser-
vice to residents and customers of Palo Alto. For the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), approxi-
mately $320.1 million (315.8 million in projects) is projected, with $75.8 million ($75.1 million in projects)
budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025. Overall, a total of 19 projects are planned over the 5-year CIP.
Electric Fund Expenditures
Major projects funded in the 2025-2029 CIP include the Grid Modernization Project ($243.2 million), Substa-
tion Improvement projects ($16.1 million), Electric Customer Connections ($13.6 million), Electric System
Improvements ($15.9 million), Foothills Rebuild Fire Mitigation ($8.2 million), Underground System Rebuild
projects ($1.8 million), Wood Pole Replacement ($3.8 million), and Smart Grid Technology Installation (2.7 mil-
lion). The budget for the Electric Fund CIP is categorized into three types of projects: Customer Connections,
System Improvements, and Undergrounding Projects.
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
Miles of 60kV sub transmission lines 19 miles
Substations (w/300 MVA total capacity) 9
Traffic Signals (intersections) maintained 101
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
FY
2021
Actuals
FY
2022
Actuals
FY
2023
Actuals
FY
2024
Estimate
FY
2025
Adopted
FY
2026
Projected
FY
2027
Projected
FY
2028
Projected
FY
2029
Projected
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ELECTRIC FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 405
Customer Connections
As customers’ electric power needs continually change due to equipment additions, new construction, build-
ing expansions, building remodels, teardowns and rebuilds, and new building occupancy types, the electric
system must evolve to meet these needs.
The Electric Customer Connections Project is the only project within this category (Fiscal Year 2025: $2.7 mil-
lion; 5-Year CIP: $13.6 million). Projects range from new buildings associated with larger commercial buildings
to residential electric panel upgrades. These projects allow for the completion of work required to meet the
needs of customers who have applied for new or upgraded electric service, need temporary power for con-
struction, or require other services. The Electric Fund pays for a portion of these projects, while remaining
costs are supported by reimbursements from customers for project work performed by the City.
Electric Engineering received 5 applications for small cell attachments to Electric utility streetlight and wood
poles in FY 2023. These applications are still under review. The Electric Utility has about 5,903 wood poles and
6,922 streetlight poles citywide, which are of interest to mobile phone companies. This trend of small cell appli-
cations is anticipated to rapidly increase in the next few years, which would increase both the workload and
associated revenue in the Electric Customer Connections project.
Recent Accomplishments
•Completed approximately 441 customer service projects at a cost of approximately $1.2 million in Fiscal
Year 2023.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
There is one recurring project in the Electric Customer Connections category in the 2025-2029 CIP (Fiscal
Year 2025 $2.7 million; 5-Year CIP: $13.6 million), which is comprised of individual customer projects and bud-
geted based on historical customer applications for service.
System Improvements
Key elements for ensuring reliable electric service to City of Palo Alto residents and customers include replac-
ing electric system components before they reach their end of life; ensuring there is adequate capacity for the
projected electric load; and installing protective equipment to minimize the impact of system problems. Proj-
ects in the System Improvements category allow for a variety of improvements, including the replacement/
upgrade of old cables and equipment and bringing designs up to current standards, installation of protective
equipment and switches, conversion of the electric system from 4,160 Volts (4kV) to 12,470 Volts (12kV), and
installation of capacitors to improve efficiency.
Streetlights maintained 6,922
Overhead Primary Distribution 116 miles
Underground Primary Distribution 199 miles
Overhead Secondary Distribution 93 miles
Underground Secondary Distribution 84 miles
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
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ELECTRIC FUND
406 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
The 2025-2029 CIP includes total funding of $302.2 million in this category, with $72.4 million allocated in Fis-
cal Year 2025. Significant projects in this category include Grid Modernization ($43.2 million), Foothills Rebuild
($8.2 million), Substation Physical Security ($3.4 million), Smart Grid Technology Installation ($2.7 million),
Electric System Improvements ($3.0 million), Wood Pole Replacements ($0.8 million), Substation Breaker
Replacements ($3.7 million), and various projects to substation components.
The 2025-2029 CIP includes the Grid Modernization project that will perform the necessary electric system
upgrades needed to support the City’s transition to a citywide residential electrification scenario, which has
major impacts on the City’s electric transmission and distribution grid. This project will include studies to eval-
uate the impacts of projected electrification loads on the City’s distribution and substation transformers, pri-
mary/secondary distribution circuits, and lead to proposals for upgrades necessary to mitigate overloads. The
estimated cost to construct the necessary electric system upgrades for a 100% electrification scenario is $300
- $350 million, for which the City is exploring alternative funding options such as debt financing.
Recent Accomplishments
•Installed potential transformers and station power transformers for bus 1 and bus 2 at Colorado Power
Station for power reliability.
•Replaced and upgraded approximately 21 deteriorated utility wood poles.
•Completed Part 1 and 2 of the Electrification study, which evaluated the impacts of electrification loads on
Palo Alto’s distribution and substation transformers, primary/secondary distribution circuits, and also
includes proposes upgrades needed to mitigate overloads.
•Replaced remote terminal units (RTU) for the SCADA system at Hanover Substation.
•Installed fiber optic cable between Maybell and Park Boulevard Substations to improve relay and SCADA
communications.
•Installed Nexus Power Quality meters at Hansen Way and Colorado Substations to provide essential power
quality information such as voltage dips and faults at the feeder level.
•Installed seven capacitor banks at several substations for power factor monitoring to keep the electrical
system in compliance.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
A total of $27.8 million is programmed for System Improvements recurring projects in the 2025-2029 CIP, with
$5.3 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. Recurring projects in this category include the following:
•Communication System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.1 million; 5-Year CIP: $0.5 million)
•Electric System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $2.9 million; 5-Year CIP: $15.9 million)
•Electric Utility Geographic Information System (Fiscal Year 2025 $0.2 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.0 million)
•SCADA System Upgrades (Fiscal Year 2025 $0.2 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.3 million)
•Substation Facility Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.4 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.1 million)
•Substation Protection Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.3 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.6 million)
•Underground System Rebuild (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.3 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.8 million)
•Wood Pole Replacements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.8 million; 5-Year CIP: $3.8 million)
Non-Recurring Projects
A total of $274.4 million is programmed in the 2025-2029 CIP for non-recurring System Improvement projects,
with $67.1 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. Significant projects include :
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ELECTRIC FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 407
•Grid Modernization for Electrification: (Fiscal Year 2025: $43.2 million; 5-year CIP: $243.2 million)
•Substation Physical Security: (Fiscal Year 2025: $3.4 million; 5-year CIP: $4.2 million)
•Substation Breaker Replacement: (Fiscal Year 2025: $3.7 million; 5-year CIP: $5.7 million)
•Colorado Power Station Equipment Upgrades: (Fiscal Year 2025: $3.7 million; 5-year CIP: $6.8 million)
•Smart Grid Technology: (Fiscal Year 2025: $2.7 million)
•Foothills Rebuild Fire Mitigation (Fiscal Year 2025: $8.2 million)
Undergrounding Projects
The City of Palo Alto began a program to underground overhead electric, telephone, and cable TV facilities in
1965 with a project along Oregon Expressway. Since that time, 47 Underground Districts have been formed.
The undergrounding of electrical lines is a joint process between the City and AT&T, due to joint ownership of
the poles, and Comcast, which leases pole space from AT&T. All three entities share in the cost of the installa-
tion of underground conduit and boxes necessary to enclose and protect wires and equipment. The City typi-
cally takes the lead in the design, bidding, and construction processes with AT&T and Comcast reimbursing the
City for construction and administrative costs. To align with current staffing levels and project priorities, under-
ground districts 42 and 43 are incorporated into the Grid Modernization Project (EL-24000) with design to
begin in FY 2026. Construction timeline will be updated as more information is available.
Electric Fund
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Other
EL-89028 Electric Customer Connections 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 8,500,000
EL-24000 Grid Modernization for Electrification 25,000,000 0 40,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 140,000,000
EL-19004 Wood Pole Replacement 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000
Other Total $26,850,000 $1,850,000 $41,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $149,250,000
Total Sources $26,850,000 $1,850,000 $41,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $26,850,000 $149,250,000
USE OF FUNDS
Customer Connections
EL-89028 Electric Customer Connections 5,865,825 5,244,857 2,700,000 2,700,000 2,700,000 2,700,000 2,781,000 13,581,000
Customer Connections Total $5,865,825 $5,244,857 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 $2,781,000 $13,581,000
System Improvements
EL-06001 115 kV Electric Intertie 341,335 191,335 250,000 283,300 250,000 0 0 783,300
EL-16002 Capacitor Bank Installation 62,855 12,855 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-22002 Colorado Distribution Feeder Outlet
Replacement 389,424 389,424 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-19001 Colorado Power Station Equipment
Upgrades 1,850,000 116,989 3,733,011 2,000,000 1,100,000 0 0 6,833,011
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ELECTRIC FUND
408 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
EL-19002 Colorado Substation Site
Improvements 1,165,000 26,706 1,138,294 0 0 0 0 1,138,294
EL-89031 Communications System
Improvements 150,000 38,837 100,000 100,000 103,000 107,000 110,210 520,210
EL-98003 Electric System Improvements 4,248,732 4,248,732 2,980,070 4,171,450 3,161,670 2,739,650 2,816,950 15,869,790
EL-02011 Electric Utility Geographic
Information System 440,889 440,888 165,000 165,000 170,000 238,000 245,140 983,140
EL-21001 Foothills Rebuild (Fire Mitigation)4,505,495 2,301,643 8,203,852 0 0 0 0 8,203,852
EL-14000 Grid Mod - Coleridge/Cowper/
Tennyson 4/12kV Conversion 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-17001 Grid Mod - East Meadow Circles 4/
12kV Conversion 1,474,439 150,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-16000 Grid Mod - Rebuild Underground
District 26 623,000 120,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-24000 Grid Modernization for Electrification 25,000,000 6,817,360 43,182,640 50,000,000 50,000,000 50,000,000 50,000,000 243,182,640
EL-24001 Hanover Substation Upgrade Project 15,000,000 15,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
EL-17005 Inter-substation Line Protection
Relay 463,280 775 637,505 175,000 200,000 208,000 214,240 1,434,745
EL-10006 Rebuild Underground District 24 522,000 100,934 139,066 0 0 0 0 139,066
EL-02010 SCADA System Upgrades 282,229 95,098 225,000 185,000 220,000 308,000 317,240 1,255,240
EL-11014 Smart Grid Technology Installation 12,396,094 11,388,345 2,748,734 0 0 0 0 2,748,734
EL-17002 Substation Breaker Replacement 2,477,480 130,146 3,697,334 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 0 5,697,334
EL-89044 Substation Facility Improvements 1,303,605 45,480 400,000 400,000 412,000 430,000 442,900 2,084,900
EL-16003 Substation Physical Security 4,021,348 1,104,759 3,386,379 165,000 300,000 189,150 169,950 4,210,479
EL-89038 Substation Protection Improvements 633,747 341,999 300,000 300,000 309,000 320,000 329,600 1,558,600
EL-16001 Underground System Rebuild 350,000 0 350,000 350,000 350,000 364,000 374,920 1,788,920
EL-19004 Wood Pole Replacement 1,983,301 1,783,568 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 3,750,000
System Improvements Total $80,684,253 $44,845,873 $72,386,885 $60,044,750 $58,325,670 $55,653,800 $55,771,150 $302,182,255
Undergrounding Projects
EL-12001 Underground District 46 -
Charleston/El Camino Real 1,367 1,367 0 0 0 0 0 0
Undergrounding Projects Total $1,367 $1,367 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Uses $86,551,445 $50,092,097 $75,086,885 $62,744,750 $61,025,670 $58,353,800 $58,552,150 $315,763,255
Electric Fund (Continued)
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 461
FIBER OPTICS FUND
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FIBER OPTICS FUND
462 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. The most recent addi-
tion to this list of services provided to City of Palo Alto residents and commercial customers is the licensing of
dark fiber service connections on a dark optical fiber backbone network (fiber network), originally designed
and built by the City in the mid to late 1990s. Major efforts to rebuild the dark fiber backbone and coordinate
this work with the roll out of Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) and electric grid modernization in the Electric fund
began in FY 2024.
Fiber Optics Fund Expenditures
For the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), expenditures of $42.5 million ($42.1 million in projects)
are programmed, with $27.4 million ($27.3 million in projects) allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. Major projects
funded in the 2025-2029 CIP include Fiber-to-the-Premise ($13.9 million) and Fiber Network System Rebuild
($25.5 million). The budget for the Fiber Optics CIP can be categorized into two types of projects: Capacity
Improvements and Customer Connections.
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
Route Miles of Backbone Fiber Cable 56.3
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
FY
2021
Actuals
FY
2022
Actuals
FY
2023
Actuals
FY
2024
Estimate
FY
2025
Adopted
FY
2026
Projected
FY
2027
Projected
FY
2028
Projected
FY
2029
Projected
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FIBER OPTICS FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 463
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Capacity Improvements
Advances in technology have increased the need for high-bandwidth broadband connectivity. The capacity of
the City’s fiber optic network must be expanded to accommodate increases in online services and applica-
tions, and the significant growth of data transmission. To ensure secure, reliable, and resilient fiber optic service
for internal City operations, Palo Alto residents and commercial customers, network components such as fiber
optic cables and splice cabinets need to be upgraded, added, or rebuilt to increase capacity; mitigate damage
by animals; and safeguard against hazardous conditions.
In Q4 of FY 2024, a pilot was initiated to help inform the City how closely electrification grid modernization
projects may be coordinated with fiber projects. The goal is to start construction for the pilot in Q2 of FY 2025.
Aligning these projects may help reduce construction costs, minimize community disruption, and streamline
project implementation.
Recent Accomplishments
•Began deployment of pilot to coordinate the Grid Modernization Project and Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP)
Project, which will upgrade the electric grid and provide homes and businesses with broadband internet in
a pilot area.
•Completed a 60% design of electric make-ready engineering in alignment with Fiber-to-the-Premises
make-ready deployment in the pilot area.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
There is one recurring project in the Capacity Improvements category in the 2025-2029 CIP:
•Fiber Optics Network System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.6 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.4 million)
Non-Recurring Projects
There are two non-recurring projects in the Capacity Improvements category in the 2025-2029 CIP:
•Fiber Optics Network System Rebuild (Fiscal Year 2025: $12.5 million; 5-Year CIP: $25.5 million)
•Fiber-to-the-Premises (Fiscal Year 2025: $13.9 million)
Customer Connections
The fiber network is dynamic, reflecting changes in customer fiber optic needs from equipment additions, new
construction, building expansions, building remodels, teardowns, rebuilds, and new building occupancy types.
Projects in this category include work required to meet the needs of customers who have applied for new,
replaced, or upgraded dark fiber optic service connections. Labor and material costs incurred are offset by
Route Miles of Overhead Backbone Fiber Optic
Cable
21.6
Route Miles of Underground Backbone Fiber
Optic Cable
34.6
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
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FIBER OPTICS FUND
464 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
non-recurring charges (NRC) collected from customers to establish the connection, and ongoing dark fiber
license fees or monthly recurring charges (MRC).
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
There is one recurring project in the Fiber Optics Customer Connections category with amounts in the 2025 -
2029 CIP:
•Customer Connections (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.3 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.2 million)
Non-Recurring Projects
There are no non-recurring projects in this category.
Fiber Optics Fund
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Other
FO-10000 Fiber Optics Customer Connections 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000
Other Total $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000
Transfer from Electric Fund
FO-16000 Fiber Optics Network - System
Rebuild 0 0 0 13,000,000 0 0 0 13,000,000
Transfer from Electric Fund Total $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000
Total Sources $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $13,200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $14,000,000
USE OF FUNDS
Capacity Improvements
FO-10001 Fiber Optics Network - System
Improvements 617,605 92,989 602,500 203,300 203,900 210,000 210,000 1,429,700
FO-16000 Fiber Optics Network - System
Rebuild 16,104,526 2,259,229 12,530,000 13,000,000 0 0 0 25,530,000
FO-24000 Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP)12,000,000 6,074,836 13,925,164 0 0 0 0 13,925,164
Capacity Improvements Total $28,722,131 $8,427,054 $27,057,664 $13,203,300 $203,900 $210,000 $210,000 $40,884,864
Customer Connections
FO-10000 Fiber Optics Customer Connections 351,600 3,071 253,100 254,100 254,900 263,000 200,000 1,225,100
Customer Connections Total $351,600 $3,071 $253,100 $254,100 $254,900 $263,000 $200,000 $1,225,100
Total Uses $29,073,731 $8,430,125 $27,310,764 $13,457,400 $458,800 $473,000 $410,000 $42,109,964
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 481
GAS FUND
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GAS FUND
482 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. The municipal natural
gas distribution system began operation in 1917 and provides safe, reliable, and cost-effective gas service to
residents and customers of Palo Alto. For the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), approximately
$45.4 million ($43.6 million in projects) is projected, with $13.6 million ($13.4 million in projects) allocated in
Fiscal Year 2025. Overall, a total of nine projects are planned for the 5-year CIP.
Gas Fund Expenditures
Major projects funded in the 2025-2029 CIP include Gas Main Replacements (cumulative total of $32.7 million),
Gas System, Customer Connections ($3.5 million), Gas Distribution System Improvements ($3.2 million), and
Gas Meters and Regulators ($2.7 million). The budget for the Gas Fund CIP can be categorized into three sep-
arate types of projects: Gas Main Replacements, Customer Connections, and System Improvements.
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
Total miles of gas main distribution system 210.58
Total miles of gas service extension to residents
and businesses
200.83
Number of gas receiving stations 4
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
FY
2021
Actuals
FY
2022
Actuals
FY
2023
Actuals
FY
2024
Estimate
FY
2025
Adopted
FY
2026
Projected
FY
2027
Projected
FY
2028
Projected
FY
2029
Projected
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GAS FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 483
Customer Connections
As customers continually change their gas needs due to equipment additions, building expansions, building
remodels, and new building occupancy types, the gas system must evolve to meet these needs. The Gas Sys-
tem Customer Connections project, which is one of the largest recurring projects within the Gas Fund, is
accounted for within this category. This project allows for the completion of work required to meet the needs
of customers who have applied for new or upgraded gas service. The Gas Fund pays for a portion of this proj-
ect, while remaining costs are supported by reimbursements from customers for connection work performed
by the City.
Recent Accomplishments
•In Fiscal Year 2023, the Utilities Gas Division completed approximately 40 customer service projects at a
cost of approximately $0.2 million.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
Recurring projects in this category include the following:
•Gas System, Customer Connections (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.7 million; 5-Year CIP: $3.5 million)
Gas Main Replacements
The Gas Main Replacements (GMR) category accounts for the replacement of inadequately-sized and struc-
turally deficient gas mains and services that are subject to corrosion or reaching the end of their expected life.
The Utilities Department coordinates with the Public Works Department’s street maintenance projects to min-
imize impact to the streets that have recently been paved. In the next five years, it is anticipated that approxi-
mately 40,000 linear feet of gas mains, or four percent of the entire system, will be replaced. The 2025-2029
CIP includes $32.7 million in funding for projects within this category.
Recent Accomplishments
•Started construction on the Gas Main Replacement 24B project (GS-14003) to replace 18,500 linear feet of
natural gas mains and approximately 190 natural gas service pipeline made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and
Steel Black Wrap Pipe (BWP).
•Completed design work on the Gas Main Replacement 25 (GS-15000) project to replace 25,000 linear feet
of natural gas mains, including replacement of approximately 320 natural gas service pipelines made of
Natural Gas System Miles of Pipeline by Material
MATERIAL TYPE MILES OF MAINS IN SYSTEM NUMBER OF SERVICES IN SYSTEM
MILES OF SERVICES IN SYSTEM (AVG
61’ SERVICE)
Steel 61.46 2,112 24.4
Plastic, PVC 30.60 669 7.72
Plastic, PE 118.48 14,470 167.17
Plastic, ABS 0.03 12 0.14
Plastic, Other 0.01 4 0.05
Other 0.00 64 0.74
TOTAL 210.58 17,331 200.21
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GAS FUND
484 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
PVC, BWP, or undersized Polyetheylene (PE) and the reconnection of 225 natural gas service pipelines. In
late FY 2024, this project was awarded a $16.5 million Department of Transportation grant for Natural Gas
Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization. The grant funding, expense allocation, and project
scope will be adjusted as part of the FY 2026 budget process.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Non-Recurring Projects
A total of four Gas Main Replacement projects are included in the 2025-2029 CIP (Fiscal Year 2025: $9.7 mil-
lion; 5-Year CIP: $32.7 million).
System Improvements
To ensure reliable gas services for City of Palo Alto residents and customers, gas infrastructure must be
replaced upon reaching the end of its expected life. The System Improvements category includes four projects
during the 2025-2029 CIP at a total cost of $7.3 million, with $3.0 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. During
Fiscal Year 2025, staff intends to commence a planning study to evaluate the preferred approach for downsiz-
ing the gas system and potentially begin planning of the first project. For FY 2025, staff is recommending
funding ($1.0 million) for the Gas Line Repair at Arastradero Creek (GS-25001).
Recent Accomplishments
•In calendar year 2023, repaired 101 Grade 1, 2, and 3 leaks throughout the City.
•Purchased new electrofusion machine for water, gas, and wastewater polyethylene pipe, new DataLogger 7
for hydraulic butt fusions on polyethylene pipe, and new set of small diameter squeezers to squeeze gas
pipe.
•Replaced leaking valves and gas service lines, throughout the City, to comply with new utility standards.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
There are three recurring projects in the System Improvements category in the 2025-2029 CIP:
•Gas Distribution System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $1.2 million; 5-Year CIP: $3.2 million)
•Gas Equipment and Tools (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.1 million; 5-Year CIP: $0.5 million)
•Gas Meters and Regulators (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.7 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.7 million)
Non-Recurring Projects
There is one non-recurring project in the System Improvements category in the 2025-2029 CIP:
•Gas Line Repair at Arastradero Creek (Fiscal Year 2025: $1.0 million)
Please refer to the City of Palo Alto Utilities webpage to confirm project details: https://www.cityof-
paloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Utilities-Services-Safety/Utilities-Projects
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GAS FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 485
Gas Fund
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Other
GS-80017 Gas System, Customer Connections 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000
Other Total $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000
Transfer from Water Fund
GS-14003 Gas Main Replacement - Project 24 171,590 171,590 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfer from Water Fund Total $171,590 $171,590 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Sources $671,590 $671,590 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $2,500,000
USE OF FUNDS
Customer Connections
GS-80017 Gas System, Customer Connections 887,698 520,801 700,000 700,000 700,000 700,000 700,000 3,500,000
Customer Connections Total $887,698 $520,801 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $3,500,000
Main Replacements
GS-13001 Gas Main Replacement - Project 23 63,265 63,265 0 0 0 0 0 0
GS-14003 Gas Main Replacement - Project 24 9,776,974 8,795,364 981,610 0 0 0 0 981,610
GS-15000 Gas Main Replacement - Project 25 3,703,849 0 8,743,849 0 0 0 0 8,743,849
GS-16000 Gas Main Replacement - Project 26 0 0 0 4,216,000 6,665,496 0 0 10,881,496
GS-20000 Gas Main Replacement - Project 27 0 0 0 0 0 4,683,622 7,404,806 12,088,428
Main Replacements Total $13,544,088 $8,858,629 $9,725,459 $4,216,000 $6,665,496 $4,683,622 $7,404,806 $32,695,383
System Improvements
GS-11002 Gas Distribution System
Improvements 1,282,546 615,823 1,166,723 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 3,166,723
GS-13002 Gas Equipment and Tools 118,967 118,967 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
GS-25001 Gas Line Repair at Arastradero
Creek 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000
GS-80019 Gas Meters and Regulators 532,482 343,937 688,545 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,688,545
System Improvements Total $1,933,995 $1,078,727 $2,955,268 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $7,355,268
Total Uses $16,365,781 $10,458,157 $13,380,727 $6,016,000 $8,465,496 $6,483,622 $9,204,806 $43,550,651
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 555
WASTEWATER
COLLECTION FUND
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND
556 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. The municipal Wastewa-
ter Collection System began operation in 1898 and continues to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective ser-
vices to residents and customers of Palo Alto. For the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP),
approximately $26.6 million ($26.3 million in projects) is projected, with $2.6 million allocated in Fiscal Year
2025. Overall, a total of seven projects are programmed for the 5-year CIP.
Wastewater Collection Fund Expenditures
Major projects funded in the 2025-2029 CIP include Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation/Augmenta-
tion projects (cumulative total of $18.1 million), Sewer Lateral/Manhole Rehabilitation and Replacement ($4.6
million), and Sewer System, Customer Connections ($2.3 million). The budget for the Wastewater Collection
Fund CIP is categorized into three types of projects: Customer Connections, System Improvements, and Sys-
tem Rehabilitation/Augmentation. In order to balance the Wastewater Collection Fund reserves and keep rate
increases low, the wastewater main replacement (Collection System Rehabilitation/Augmentation) projects
have been reduced from annually to biennially to keep expenditures in line with expected revenue.
Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
Total miles of sanitary sewer lines 206.64
Total number of sanitary laterals 17,830
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
FY
2021
Actuals
FY
2022
Actuals
FY
2023
Actuals
FY
2024
Estimate
FY
2025
Adopted
FY
2026
Projected
FY
2027
Projected
FY
2028
Projected
FY
2029
Projected
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 557
Customer Connections
As customers continually change their wastewater needs due to equipment additions, new construction, build-
ing expansions, building remodels, teardowns and rebuilds, and new building occupancy types, the Wastewa-
ter Collection System must evolve to meet these needs. The Sewer System Customer Connections project is
the only project within this category and includes work required to meet the needs of customers who have
applied for new sewer laterals or are required to upgrade the laterals. The Wastewater Collection Fund pays for
a portion of this project while remaining costs are supported by reimbursements from customers for project
work performed by the City.
Recent Accomplishments
•In Fiscal Year 2023, the Utilities Wastewater Division completed approximately 43 customer service
projects at a cost of $0.3 million.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
There is one recurring project in Customer Connections in the 2025-2029 CIP: Sewer System, Customer Con-
nections (Fiscal Year 2024: $0.5 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.3 million). This project funds changes to customer con-
nections and costs are partially offset by reimbursements from customers requesting the service.
System Improvements
To ensure reliable wastewater collection services for City of Palo Alto residents and customers, sanitary sewer
infrastructure must be replaced upon reaching the end of its expected life. The System Improvements cate-
gory includes three projects during the 2025-2029 CIP at a total cost of $5.9 million, with $1.2 million allocated
in Fiscal Year 2025.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
A total of $5.9 million is programmed for System Improvement recurring projects in the 2025-2029 CIP, with
$1.2 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. Recurring projects in this category include the following:
•Wastewater System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.2 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.0 million)
•Wastewater General Equipment and Tools (Fiscal Year: 2025: $0.1 million; 5-Year CIP: $0.3 million)
•Sewer Lateral/Manhole Rehabilitation and Replacement (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.9 million; 5-Year CIP: $4.6
million)
System Rehabilitation /Augmentation
To ensure reliable wastewater services for the City of Palo Alto residents and customers, infrastructure must be
replaced upon reaching the end of its useful life. The infrastructure replacement program includes projects
that will rehabilitate or replace deteriorated pipelines. In the next five years, it is estimated that approximately
30,200 linear feet of wastewater mains will be replaced. The System Rehabilitation category includes three
projects during the 2025-2029 CIP at a total cost of $18.1 million, with $1.0 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025.
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND
558 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Recent Accomplishments
•Completed design of Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project 31 (SSR 31) in Fiscal Year 2023 and construction
to be completed by the end of August 2024. This project included the replacement and rehabilitation of
10,924 linear feet of sanitary sewer main, sewer laterals, and manholes on El Camino Real between Page
Mill Road and Cesano Court, as well as Page Mill Road between Ash Street and Ramos Way. The existing
clay pipe mains will be replaced with High Density Polyethylene pipe.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Non-Recurring Projects
The majority of funding within this category is allocated towards Wastewater Collection System Rehabilita-
tion/Augmentation Projects (cumulative total of $18.1 million). The program is prioritized to replace pipes with
structural damage to minimize sewer overflows and to replace pipes with condition defects to reduce inflow of
rainfall and groundwater into the collection system. The Utilities Department coordinates with the Public
Works Department’s street maintenance projects to minimize impact to the streets that have been recently
paved when replacing sewer mains.
Linear footage and locations are subject to change, please refer to the City of Palo Alto Utilities webpage to
confirm project details: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Utilities-Services-Safety/Utili-
ties-Projects.
Wastewater Collection Fund
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Other
WC-80020 Sewer System, Customer
Connections 450,000 450,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
Other Total $450,000 $450,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,250,000
Total Sources $450,000 $450,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,250,000
USE OF FUNDS
Customer Connections
WC-80020 Sewer System, Customer
Connections 466,142 302,066 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 2,250,000
Customer Connections Total $466,142 $302,066 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $2,250,000
System Improvements
WC-99013 Sewer Lateral/Manhole Rehabilitation
and Replacement 1,018,829 959,729 875,500 900,000 927,000 955,000 975,000 4,632,500
WC-13002 Wastewater General Equipment and
Tools 118,480 54,218 90,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 290,000
WC-15002 Wastewater System Improvements 804,002 503,366 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000
System Improvements Total $1,941,311 $1,517,313 $1,165,500 $1,150,000 $1,177,000 $1,205,000 $1,225,000 $5,922,500
System Rehabilitation
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 559
WC-17001
Wastewater Collection System
Rehabilitation/Augmentation Project
30
622,363 408,898 0 0 0 0 0 0
WC-19001
Wastewater Collection System
Rehabilitation/Augmentation Project
31
8,436,225 8,436,225 0 0 0 0 0 0
WC-20000
Wastewater Collection System
Rehabilitation/Augmentation Project
32
0 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 0 0 0 3,000,000
WC-21000
Wastewater Collection System
Rehabilitation/Augmentation Project
33
0 0 0 0 3,000,000 8,600,000 0 11,600,000
WC-26000
Wastewater Collection System
Rehabilitation/Augmentation Project
34
0 0 0 0 0 0 3,512,716 3,512,716
System Rehabilitation Total $9,058,588 $8,845,123 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $8,600,000 $3,512,716 $18,112,716
Total Uses $11,466,041 $10,664,502 $2,615,500 $3,600,000 $4,627,000 $10,255,000 $5,187,716 $26,285,216
Wastewater Collection Fund (Continued)
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 627
WATER FUND
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WATER FUND
628 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. The municipal Water
Distribution System began operation in 1896 and continues to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective water
service to residents and customers of Palo Alto. For the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP),
approximately $62.5 million ($62.3 million in projects) is projected, with $12.5 million allocated in Fiscal Year
2025. Overall, a total of 13 projects are planned for the 5-year CIP.
Water Fund Expenditures
Major projects funded in the 2025-2029 CIP include Water Main Replacements (cumulative total of $24.9 mil-
lion), Water Tank Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation ($16.9 million), Water System Customer Connections
($5.2 million), Water Meters ($1.9 million) and Water, Gas, and Wastewater Utility GIS Data ($2.8 million). The
budget for the Water Fund CIP is categorized into three types of projects: Customer Connections, System
Improvements, and Water Main Replacements.
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Infrastructure Inventory
CLASSIFICATION QUANTITY
Miles of water main 231.17
Number of wells 1 active standby and 7 emergency standby
Number of reservoirs 3 steel and 4 reinforced concrete
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
FY
2021
Actuals
FY
2022
Actuals
FY
2023
Actuals
FY
2024
Estimate
FY
2025
Adopted
FY
2026
Projected
FY
2027
Projected
FY
2028
Projected
FY
2029
Projected
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WATER FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 629
Customer Connections
As customers continually change their water needs due to equipment additions, new construction, building
expansions, building remodels, teardowns and rebuilds, and new building occupancy types, the water system
must evolve to meet these needs. The Water System Customer Connections is the only project in this category
and includes work required to meet the needs of customers who have applied for new or upgraded water ser-
vice. The Water Fund pays for a portion of this project, while remaining costs are supported by reimburse-
ments from customers for project work performed by the City.
Recent Accomplishments
•In Fiscal Year 2023 the Water Utility completed approximately 21 water service projects at a cost of $0.4
million.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
The Water System Customer Connections is the only project within this category. Over the course of the 2025-
2029 CIP, $5.2 million is programmed, with $1.0 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025.
System Improvements
To ensure reliable water services for the City of Palo Alto’s residents and customers, infrastructure must be
replaced at the end of its expected life. The System Improvements category includes seven projects as part of
the 2025-2029 CIP at a total cost of $32.2 million, with $7.6 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025.
Recent Accomplishments
•Completed two Turnouts (a.k.a. water receiving stations) within Project (WS-07000) in April 2024. The
work at California Avenue turnout included a seismic retrofit of the facility, replacement of all piping,
electrical and SCADA upgrades, added roof access from street, drainage improvements, and lead paint
removal. Page Mill turnout included work to restrain a valve to remove an unsafe condition to operators
working in the vault.
Water Distribution System Main Materials
MATERIAL TIME TOTAL LENGTH PERCENT
Asbestos Cement Pipe 127.33 mi 55.1%
Concrete Cylinder Pipe 16.79 mi 7.3%
Cast Iron Pipe 17.87 mi 7.7%
Copper Pipe 0.28 mi 0.12%
Ductile Iron Pipe 4.63 mi 2.00%
Polyethylene 22.25 mi 9.6%
Polyvinyl Chloride 40.87 mi 17.7%
Steel 0.73 mi 0.3%
Unknown Material 0.40 mi 0.2%
Total: 231.17 mi 100%
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WATER FUND
630 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Recurring Projects
A total of $15.2 million is programmed for System Improvement recurring projects during the 2025-2029 CIP,
with $6.6 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2025. Recurring projects in this category include the following:
•Water Distribution System Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $1.0 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.3 million)
•Water General Equipment/Tools (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.05 million; 5-Year CIP: $0.3 million)
•Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility GIS Data (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.6 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.9 million)
•Water Meters (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.4 million; 5-Year CIP: $1.9 million)
•Water Service Hydrant Replacement (Fiscal Year 2025: $0.4 million; 5-Year CIP: $2.2 million)
•Water System Supply Improvements (Fiscal Year 2025: $4.1 million; 5-Year CIP: $5.7 million)
Non-Recurring Projects
There is one non-recurring project in this category:
•Water Tank Seismic Water System Upgrades (Fiscal Year 2025: $1.0 million; 5-Year CIP: $16.9 million)
Water Main Replacements
The Water Main Replacements category accounts for the replacement of inadequately sized and structurally
deficient water mains. In the next five years, it is estimated that approximately 3 miles of water mains will be
replaced. Work is scheduled based on the replacement schedule of water and wastewater construction every
even year and gas construction every odd year to reduce the amount of construction when prices are high and
allow staff to draft and prepare plans for construction in subsequent years.
A recent study indicated that the City has already replaced many of the most leak-prone and deteriorated
pipes through the past water main replacement projects 1 through 26. This study identified 11.6 miles of mains
that are deteriorating or are in liquefaction zones, which will be addressed through future replacement proj-
ects. Upcoming water main replacement projects will continue to target replacement of deteriorating and seis-
mically vulnerable pipes.
Recent Accomplishments
•Completed construction of Water Main Replacement Project 28 (WS-14001) and replaced approximately
13,700 linear feet of water main pipelines in various locations throughout the City.
•Completed design of Water Main Replacement Project 29 (WS-15002) to replace approximately 8,000
linear feet of water main pipelines in Evergreen Park and Ventura neighborhoods, as well as in the
California Business District. The construction of this project started in November 2023 and the anticipated
completion is in August 2024.
•Completed construction of the Water Regulation Station Improvement Project (WS-07000) and
completed the seismic rehabilitation of two underground vaults. This concludes the Water Regulations
Station Improvement project, which improved a total of 14 underground vaults and two above-ground
water regulation facility locations.
2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Non-Recurring Projects
The 2025-2029 CIP includes $24.9 million in funding for the four projects within this category, all water main
replacements, with $3.9 million appropriated for Fiscal Year 2025 and a total of $24.9 million programmed for
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WATER FUND
• CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET 631
the 2025-2029 CIP. The Utilities Department coordinates with the Public Works Department’s street mainte-
nance projects to minimize impact to the streets that have been recently paved when replacing water mains.
Water Fund
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Other
WS-80013 Water System Customer
Connections 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,128,500 1,140,100 1,152,000 1,118,000 1,118,000 5,656,600
Other Total $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,128,500 $1,140,100 $1,152,000 $1,118,000 $1,118,000 $5,656,600
Transfer from Gas Fund
WS-02014 Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility GIS
Data 171,100 171,100 176,300 181,000 186,400 194,000 200,000 937,700
Transfer from Gas Fund Total $171,100 $171,100 $176,300 $181,000 $186,400 $194,000 $200,000 $937,700
Transfer from Wastewater Collection Fund
WS-02014 Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility GIS
Data 171,100 171,100 176,300 181,000 186,400 194,000 200,000 937,700
Transfer from Wastewater Collection Fund
Total $171,100 $171,100 $176,300 $181,000 $186,400 $194,000 $200,000 $937,700
Total Sources $1,442,200 $1,442,200 $1,481,100 $1,502,100 $1,524,800 $1,506,000 $1,518,000 $7,532,000
USE OF FUNDS
Customer Connections
WS-80013 Water System Customer
Connections 1,072,157 1,072,157 960,500 989,000 1,018,700 1,100,000 1,100,000 5,168,200
Customer Connections Total $1,072,157 $1,072,157 $960,500 $989,000 $1,018,700 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $5,168,200
Main Replacements
WS-14001 Water Main Replacement - Project
28 1,792,989 1,792,989 0 0 0 0 0 0
WS-15002 Water Main Replacement - Project
29 9,105,861 6,016,759 3,089,102 0 0 0 0 3,089,102
WS-16001 Water Main Replacement - Project
30 425,000 10,000 840,000 8,959,000 0 0 0 9,799,000
WS-19001 Water Main Replacement - Project
31 0 0 0 447,950 472,140 9,952,696 0 10,872,786
WS-20000 Water Main Replacement - Project
32 0 0 0 0 0 485,035 682,207 1,167,242
Main Replacements Total $11,323,850 $7,819,748 $3,929,102 $9,406,950 $472,140 $10,437,731 $682,207 $24,928,130
System Improvements
WS-11003 Water Distribution System
Improvements 769,768 99,380 975,388 314,000 323,000 335,000 345,000 2,292,388
WS-13002 Water General Equipment/Tools 50,000 0 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
WS-80015 Water Meters 2,100,340 1,988,729 367,440 342,270 407,130 404,930 427,630 1,949,400
WS-07001 Water Recycling Facilities 391,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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WATER FUND
632 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET
WS-07000 Water Regulation Station
Improvements 1,257,059 1,238,540 18,519 0 0 0 0 18,519
WS-80014 Water Service and Hydrant
Replacement 400,000 369,421 412,000 424,000 437,000 450,000 464,000 2,187,000
WS-11004 Water System Supply Improvements 3,616,440 197,734 4,133,706 366,000 377,000 390,000 402,000 5,668,706
WS-09000 Water Tank Seismic Upgrade and
Rehabilitation 8,019,938 462,167 1,037,832 7,000,000 7,000,000 900,000 1,000,000 16,937,832
WS-02014 Water, Gas, Wastewater Utility GIS
Data 1,021,055 971,055 578,800 544,000 560,000 583,000 600,000 2,865,800
System Improvements Total $17,625,600 $5,327,026 $7,623,685 $9,040,270 $9,154,130 $3,112,930 $3,288,630 $32,219,645
Total Uses $30,021,607 $14,218,931 $12,513,287 $19,436,220 $10,644,970 $14,650,661 $5,070,837 $62,315,975
Water Fund (Continued)
Project
Number Project Title
FY 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Adopted FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
5-Year
Total
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Finance Committee
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Transportation
Meeting Date: October 15, 2024
Report #:2409-3537
TITLE
Overview of University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP Parking Fund Financial Status,
Pricing Policy Options Development, and General Fund Loans; CEQA: Not a Project
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Finance Committee:
1. Review the three parking funds’ (University Avenue, California Avenue, and Residential
Preferential Parking Program (RPP)) financial performance for FY 2023, FY 2024, and
forecasted General Fund financial support to the parking funds;
2. Receive information on parking improvements under development including:
A. Hourly Pricing: Implement premium parking availability improvements through hourly
pricing models where demand is highest such as on-street parking, or select prime
garage/lot spaces.
B. Extended parking time limits: Provide parking time extensions to better accommodate
visitors and improve the overall parking experience.
C. Mobile payment options: Integrate mobile payment solutions to streamline the
payment process for users.
D. Merchant validation programs: Develop partnerships with local merchants for validation
programs to enhance customer convenience.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University Avenue and California Avenue Parking Permit Funds reflect the revenues and
expenses for the City’s parking programs in the two downtown districts respectively, and the
City Council referred discussion of parking permit pricing and programs to the Finance
Committee as part of a prior annual budget process. Impacted by societal changes during and
following the Covid-19 pandemic, low permit sales in both districts have caused financial
deficits requiring subsidies from the General Fund. Shifts in business and consumer behavior
have reduced the pace of recovery in parking, further challenged by increases in the cost of
maintaining the City’s garages and lots.
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While these parking programs were not established as a financially independent enterprise,
financial support from the General Fund has increased to approximately $2 million in FY 2025,
and effective management of parking resources dictate that modifications to current parking
programs be considered, including pricing. To support this, staff is working on options to both
improve efficiencies and improve user experience. Next steps include wider public engagement
and customer feedback, consideration of additional permit and hourly parking options,
including on-street pricing and time extension options as well as merchant validation and
mobile payment options. These next steps will inform future staff meetings with the Planning
and Transportation Commission and City Council regarding Parking Funds. As part of the FY
2026 budget process, staff will recommend evaluating the General Fund financial support as a
full or partial subsidy without obligation for repayment.
BACKGROUND
The University Avenue Parking Permit Fund includes six garages and 13 lots in its inventory, and
the California Avenue Parking Permit Fund has three garages and five lots. The Office of
Transportation, in conjunction with the Public Works and Administrative Services Departments,
manages the City’s parking programs. The Office of Transportation implements parking policies
and programs, with the Public Works and Administrative Services Departments providing
maintenance and payment services, respectively. These departments work to meet service
expectations while ensuring that operations and finances are sustainable long term.
Parking Program Trends
Parking permit revenues have not recovered from the pandemic, with both long-term and daily
permits significantly remaining below FY 2019 levels. The only area of healthy growth for both
funds is the increase in electric vehicle charging revenues which have increased more than 25%,
a roughly $38,000 increase from FY 2023 to FY 2024. As shown in the table below, the parking
permit revenues have declined by 20% to 50% within University Avenue, California Avenue, and
RPP:
Table # 1 Parking Permit Revenues
Fund Name FY 2019 Actual FY 2025
Estimate Decline
University Ave.$ 3.4 M $ 2.4 M -30%
California Ave.$ 0.6M $ 0.3M -50%
RPP $ 0.9M $ 0.7M -20%
While revenue has declined, operation costs have increased. In FY 2019, the California Avenue
Parking Fund had costs of $0.7 million versus the $1.1 million budgeted in FY 2025. The FY 2019
University Avenue Parking Fund expenses were $3.1 million versus the FY 2025 budget of $3.2
million. Cost-controlling measures such as reduced transfers to infrastructure projects,
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elimination of the valet programs, and partial funding of the Palo Alto Transportation
Management Association from the General Fund have offset operational cost increases in the
University Avenue Fund Parking Fund.
Cost escalation reflects general inflation as maintenance contracts are renewed. Demand for
maintenance has risen as business activity normalizes post-pandemic and cleaning needs
increase. Staff have been strategic, employing flexible staffing and leveraging economies of
scale in maintenance contracts. The Public Works Department’s Public Services Division (PWD
PS) has considered cost-reduction alternatives, such as reducing the frequency of power
washing and janitorial services in parking lots and garages, but this is not recommended.
The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Fund has also been impacted by reduced employee permit
sales. The RPP primarily manages and enforces parking policies in residential areas that are
encroached upon by commercial parking. In most municipalities, RPP programs are typically
supported by city funds, though in some cases, the sale of higher-priced employee permits
helps offset these costs. With the reduction or removal of employee permits from these
districts, revenue from residential permits fall far below the program’s operating costs.
Operating deficits in the University Avenue, California Avenue, and RPP funds have necessitated
General Fund financial support. As referenced in Attachment B, and shown in the table below,
the parking funds have received support totaling $2.9 million from the General Fund over the
past three fiscal years.
Table # 2 Parking Funds Support from General Fund
Fund Name FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 Total
University Ave.$ 0 $ 0 $ 700,000 $ 700,000
California Ave.$ 0 $ 450,000 $ 800,000 $1,250,000
RPP $ 400,000 $ 50,000 $500,000 $950,000
Total $ 400,000 $ 500,000 $2,000,000 $2,900,000
The Long-Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) treats General Fund support as loans, with full
payment including interest due in the tenth year from the date of issuance. Further discussion
regarding keeping this support from the General Fund categorized as loans versus subsidies
follows later in this report.
ANALYSIS
Staff are working to balance several factors: reducing parking customer pain points with the
current parking programs; increasing efficiencies in managing, maintaining and expanding
services to ensure cleanliness in parking facilities (a key element to the City’s economic
development strategies); and, meeting fiduciary responsibilities in the use of permit revenues
and general fund support. This report highlights the work underway on new strategies to
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manage parking operations and improve customer experience consistent with Council and
community goals.
Attachment A outlines the reconciliation of revenue and expenditures for FY 2023 and FY 2024,
along with budgeted and projected estimates for the current fiscal year and forecasts through
FY 2029 for both University Avenue and California Avenue Parking Funds. The FY 2025 Adopted
Budget reflects loans from the General Fund. The forecasts reflect a continued decline in fund
balance over time, and a corresponding increase in General Fund support to continue
operations.
Current Parking Customer Pain Points
The Color Zone system is confusing, especially to visitors, and encourages part-time workers
without alternative permit types to re-park in other locations. Stays less than a full day but
more than the two/three hours free also encourages visitors to re-park versus paying the Daily
rate. University Ave. curb parking spaces, from High St. to beyond Bryant, as well as the spaces
in the Ramona & Emerson public lots (just off of University Ave.) are in high demand.
Downtown parkers hunt for these spaces, causing traffic backups. Short (under one hour) and
longer stay (over two or three hours) customers all compete for the same high-demand spots.
Potential Parking Management Concept(s) Under Development
The ongoing installation of Automated Parking Guidance Systems (APGS) to provide real-time
information on available spaces in several garages will enable significant enhancement in
parking management. In combination with modified parking restrictions and mobile
technology, a seamless and efficient parking experience for users is possible.
Through an integrated system, users would be able to find and reserve spaces in advance,
reducing the time spent searching for parking and easing traffic congestion in key areas.
Dynamic pricing for premium spaces in high-demand locations, with rates adjusting based on
occupancy and time of day, would encourage turnover in prime parking spots and optimize
usage. Mobile payments would allow users to easily pay and extend sessions remotely.
A merchant validation program would allow customers visiting participating businesses to
receive a validation code—either on a receipt or digitally—for benefits such as discounted
parking or extended time. This would improve customer satisfaction by encouraging visits to
local businesses as well as enable collaborations involving the City. An improved parking
program could also complement activities by the Business Improvement District (BID) to
promote and enhance user experiences.
To further explore these options, staff will conduct focus group sessions and public meetings to
review permit options, proposed pricing, and goals. Updates to the City’s municipal code are
necessary along with input and support from business, residents, the Planning and
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Transportation Commission, all subject to City Council approval of program and regulatory
changes.
Pricing and regulations should be seen as key tools to improve stakeholders’ parking experience
in commercial cores, rather than just a source of revenue. Benefits include reducing traffic,
simpler communication of rules, easier permit purchases, easier and better fit to usage needs,
and more stable revenue generation.
New Parking Management Strategies
Current parking pricing strategies provide regular commercial core employees with quarterly
and annual permit-only spaces and, visitors and parking users, two and three-hour parking
options. Since 2017, options have been discussed for expanding paid parking to improve
customer satisfaction, including necessary Municipal Code changes. For details on previous
parking management studies, linked is the draft 2018 City of Palo Alto Downtown Parking
Management Study1, which was not adopted by the City Council.
Since 2021, policy changes have focused on reducing employee parking on residential parking
availability. Changes included reducing the number of employee permits available in residential
areas, focusing on-street employee permit availability only where public garages and lots are
not readily available, increasing the price of such permits relative to public garage and lot
options, and expanding low-income discount options to include off-street options.
Pre-pandemic parking occupancy counts showed that Downtown garages had high availability,
even at peak times. Attachment C and D provide 2019 pre-pandemic parking occupancy counts.
Many employees utilized Employee Permits in the surrounding neighborhood. The Automated
Parking Guidance System will address this issue, enabling integrated management of occupancy
in four Downtown garages. Public Works contractors are expected to complete the installations
by early 2025. At the same time, occupancy counts for on-street spaces and garages show some
recovery in demand, particularly in high-demand areas like the High St., Emerson Ave., and
Ramona Ave. lots.
Attachments E, F, and G provide 2023 occupancy data, which show that there is significant
available capacity in the City’s garages during peak noon periods. For example, the
Ramona/University Garage operates at only 45% occupancy, with 128 total spaces available and
only 58 occupied. The Civic Center Garage, which has a capacity of 704 spaces, is operating at
1 City of Palo Alto Parking Management Study:
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parking-management-study/2017-03-
18_study_downtownparkingmanagement_recommendations[councildraft].pdf
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53% occupancy, leaving approximately 333 spaces available during peak periods. Similarly, the
Bryant/Lytton Garage, with 681 spaces, operates at 43% occupancy, leaving more than half of
its capacity unutilized. Overall, the data shows ample parking availability during peak periods,
with most garages operating below capacity.
Since 2022, employee-eligible permit sales in California Avenue and University Avenue public
lots and garages, as well as in RPP employee permit zones, have been slowly recovering.
However, California Avenue had another steep drop off in 2024 with the loss of a large
employer, Visa, amongst other impacts. The availability of RPP employee permits has decreased
as directed by Council.
Table #3: Garage/Lot Permits (Annual, 6-month, and 3-month)
Garage/Lot Permits 2021 2022 2023 2024
Uni.Ave (Jan-Dec) Permits Sold NA 1,831 1,989 1,868
Permits Available Uni Ave 3,878 3,878 3,878
Percent of available permits sold 47%51%48%
Cal Ave (Jan-Dec) NA 83 510 314
Permits Available Cal Ave 1,075 1,075 1,075
Percent of available permits sold 8%47%29%
Table #4: Downtown (DT) and Evergreen Park-Mayfield (EPM) RPP Employee Permits (two sales cycles
annually)
On-Street Permits 2021 2022 2023 2024
DT RPP Employee Permits Sold NA 572 510 492
Permits Available DT RPP
Employee 1,160 1,160 1,160
Percent of available permits sold 49%43%42%
EPM RPP Employe Permits Sold NA 97 90 89
Permits Available EPM RPP
Employee 120 120 120
Percent of available permits sold 97%90%80%
Parking permit sales for the City’s garages and lots remain lower than pre-pandemic levels. This
trend is likely driven by ongoing hybrid work, where employees and visitors may find street
parking more convenient and flexible compared to purchasing long-term permits. The
availability of free street parking, 2-3 hours in most commercial areas, combined with the
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reduced need for daily commuting, reduces permit demand. The Color Zone system encourages
visitors and employees to move between zones to avoid paying for a daily permit.
Changes to the policies on commercial on-street parking, such as eliminating the Color Zone
system and charging an hourly rate where demand is highest (such as on-street parking), would
generate additional revenues for both maintenance and service improvements. In addition, the
financial incentives would encourage patrons to utilize the City’s garages and lots, alleviating
traffic congestion at current high-demand locations and enhancing safety for bicycles and
pedestrians. Potential impacts to residential streets would be monitored and addressed
through complementary program changes as needed.
Permit Fee Adjustments, Introduction of New Permit Types, and Parking Pricing Policies Options
Since FY 2023, the City has kept long-term permit fees static for both University Avenue and
California Avenue. Daily permits have a variable cost of ($0-$25), which the City can change
administratively throughout the year. In FY 2023, daily permits were priced at $25, and in FY
2024 the cost was reduced to $8 to explore whether a price reduction would increase demand.
Although the daily permit pricing reflected a 68% discount, total revenue for daily permits only
decreased by 35% from FY 2023 to FY 2024. Starting in FY 2025, the City raised the daily permit
price to $15 and although the data is limited to a couple of months, it appears there is a
negligible price elasticity. The Municipal Fee Schedule has the daily permit fee set at $0-$25, in
order to allow the Office of Transportation to make adjustments to the daily permit fees to
increase demand and increase sales. Staff continues to monitor daily permit sales monthly to
better understand pricing implications on parking demand and its impact on business activity in
Downtown and California Ave.
To maintain a level of price stability and improve cost recovery levels, staff is recommending
increasing long-term employee permits by the City’s general rate increase (GRI) starting in FY
2026 as part of the annual update to the City’s Municipal Fee Schedule. Also, if daily permit
sales continue to trend at their current level, staff will potentially implement a higher-than-GRI
increase for daily permits from its current price level.
Staff will also work to introduce new permit types such as half-day permits, quarterly permits,
or annual permits tailored for parking 2-3 times per week to reflect hybrid work schedules. This
will provide additional parking flexibility for patrons of Downtown and California Ave to
increase sales. Transportation staff are coordinating with staff from Administrative Services and
Purchasing and have released a Request for Proposals to provide the needed technology
services to produce such options. A vendor with the needed capabilities is expected to provide
further details for options available by early 2025.
General Fund Support to the Parking Funds
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From FY 2023 through FY 2025, the General Fund has loaned a total of $2.9 million to the three
parking funds. These loans, plus interest, are assumed to be fully repaid to the General Fund in
the tenth year from the date of issuance, and the $2.0 million financial support budgeted in FY
2025 has been assumed as part of the Long-Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) as an ongoing
annual need (i.e. FY2025 through FY2034).
At this time, there is insufficient information to determine whether the parking funds will be
able to repay the General Fund. If not, this should more accurately be characterized as a
subsidy that will not be repaid. As programmatic changes are recommended and implemented
that will recalibrate financial projections for each district including RPP, the ability of these
districts to repay the General Fund can be reevaluated. To allow time for decisions and
information to become available, Staff recommends evaluating this during the FY 2026 budget
development.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Implementing new parking management strategies requires further evaluation to better
understand the economic impacts of pursuing options. The University Avenue Parking Fund has
$40,000 budgeted for parking strategy advisement and development, which can be used to
begin this process, but is likely insufficient to fully explore these options in full. In addition, as
part of the FY 2026 budget development, staff will recommend the Finance Committee
evaluate the General Fund financial support as a full or partial subsidy without obligation for
repayment.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The next steps include developing viable options with City parking services vendors (an RFP for
citation and parking permit management services has been released), reviewing parking
program policy changes and customer parking survey results with the Planning and
Transportation Commission, and engaging with commercial core stakeholders about options
available.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is not considered a project within the requirements of CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Financial Summary of University Ave and California Ave Parking Permit Funds
Attachment B: Current Loan Notes of University Ave, California Ave, and Residential Parking
Permit Funds
Attachment C: Downtown Off-Street Occupancy 2019 (1)
Attachment D: Downtown On-Street Occupancy 2019 (2)
Attachment E: April 2023 Lot and Garage Occupancy
Attachment F: April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
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Attachment G: April 2023 California Ave area Occupancy Counts
APPROVED BY:
Philip Kamhi, Chief Transportation Official
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Beginning Fund Balance 1,520,905 1,364,904 1,278,684 1,278,684 1,313,072 1,135,455 772,608 417,871
Category FY 2023 Actuals FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Adopted FY 2025 Projected FY 2026 Projected FY 2027 Projected FY 2028 Projected FY 2029 Projected
Long-Term Permits 1,302,828$ 1,345,352$ 1,400,000$ 1,400,000$ 1,470,000$ 1,543,500$ 1,620,675$ 1,701,709$
Daily Permits 491,865$ 325,087$ 495,000$ 495,000$ 519,750$ 545,738$ 573,024$ 601,676$
City Employee Permits 438,300$ 376,200$ 376,200$ 376,200$ 376,200$ 376,200$ 376,200$ 376,200$
Electric Vehicle Charge Fee 66,657$ 90,169$ 26,000$ 103,500$ 119,025$ 136,879$ 157,411$ 181,022$
Return on Investments 32,395$ 34,534$ 41,800$ 41,800$ 26,000$ 26,000$ 26,000$ 26,000$
Misc. Rev 1,410$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Income Total 2,333,454$ 2,171,342$ 2,339,000$ 2,416,500$ 2,510,975$ 2,628,316$ 2,753,310$ 2,886,606$
General Fund Support -$ -$ 700,000$ 700,000$ 700,000$ 700,000$ 700,000$ 700,000$
Revenue Total 2,333,454$ 2,171,342$ 3,039,000$ 3,116,500$ 3,210,975$ 3,328,316$ 3,453,310$ 3,586,606$
S&B - ASD/OOT/PW 812,646$ 870,451$ 1,031,652$ 1,031,652$ 1,083,209$ 1,137,344$ 1,194,185$ 1,253,869$
Misc. Supplies - ASD/OOT 6,686$ 7,105$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$
Transaction Costs - ASD/OOT 34,821$ 24,208$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$
Parking Counts and Studies -OOT 68,451$ 23,950$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$
TMA - OOT 237,500$ 175,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$
APGS Maintenance - OOT -$ 168,000$ 84,000$ 168,000$ 168,000$ 168,000$ 168,000$
Enforcement - PD 136,000$ 139,000$ 142,000$ 142,000$ 145,000$ 148,000$ 151,000$ 154,000$
Maintenance and Materials -CSD/PW 742,094$ 661,492$ 1,165,267$ 1,134,152$ 1,190,859$ 1,250,402$ 1,312,922$ 1,378,568$
Utilities - PW/UTIL 235,934$ 279,389$ 250,309$ 250,309$ 262,824$ 275,965$ 289,763$ 304,252$
Restroom Rental - PW 215,323$ 76,966$ 130,000$ 130,000$ 141,700$ 154,453$ 162,176$ 170,284$
Transfer to CIP Fund - PW -$ -$ -$ 87,000$ 247,000$ 220,000$ 200,000$
Expense Total 2,489,455$ 2,257,562$ 3,197,227$ 3,082,112$ 3,388,592$ 3,691,164$ 3,808,047$ 3,938,973$
Change in Fund Balance (FB) (156,000)$ (86,220)$ (158,227)$ 34,388$ (177,617)$ (362,848)$ (354,737)$ (352,367)$
Change in FB w/o GF Support (156,000)$ (86,220)$ (858,227)$ (665,612)$ (877,617)$ (1,062,848)$ (1,054,737)$ (1,052,367)$
Ending Fund Balance 1,364,904 1,278,684 1,120,457 1,313,072 1,135,455 772,608 417,871 65,504
University Ave. Parking Fund (236)
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Beginning Fund Balance 376,338 50,381 104,098 104,098 100,026 151,239 176,697 176,424
Category FY 2023 Actuals FY 2024 Actuals FY 2025 Adopted FY 2025 Projected FY 2026 Projected FY 2027 Projected FY 2028 Projected FY 2029 Projected
Long-Term Permits 164,594$ 175,272$ 230,000$ 185,000$ 194,250$ 203,963$ 214,161$ 224,869$
Daily Permit 22,540$ 8,622$ 12,000$ 9,053$ 9,506$ 9,981$ 10,480$ 11,004$
Electric Vehicle Charge Fee 51,793$ 66,112$ 25,000$ 76,029$ 87,434$ 100,549$ 115,631$ 132,976$
Return on Investments 4,112$ 2,033$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Income Total 243,039$ 252,039$ 269,000$ 272,082$ 293,189$ 316,492$ 342,272$ 370,848$
GF Suppport -$ 450,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$
Revenue Total 243,039$ 702,039$ 1,069,000$ 1,072,082$ 1,093,189$ 1,116,492$ 1,142,272$ 1,170,848$
S&B - ASD/OOT/PW 224,671$ 256,672$ 293,970$ 293,970$ 308,669$ 324,102$ 340,307$ 357,323$
Misc Supplies - ASD/OOT 3,500$ 754$ 13,640$ 13,640$ 13,640$ 13,640$ 13,640$ 13,640$
Transaction Costs - ASD/OOT 66$ 101$ 8,980$ 8,980$ 8,980$ 8,980$ 8,980$ 8,980$
APGS Main Cost 1,600$ 18,210$ 38,200$ 19,100$ 38,200$ 38,200$ 38,200$ 38,200$
Utilities - PW/UTIL 134,764$ 169,228$ 129,534$ 129,534$ 136,011$ 142,811$ 149,952$ 157,449$
Maintenance and Materials -CSD/PW 204,395$ 203,356$ 510,930$ 510,930$ 536,477$ 563,301$ 591,466$ 621,039$
Transfer to CIP - PW -$ -$ 100,000$ 100,000$ $ - $ - $ - $ -
Expense Total 568,996$ 648,322$ 1,095,255$ 1,076,155$ 1,041,976$ 1,091,034$ 1,142,545$ 1,196,631$
Change in Fund Balance (FB) (325,957)$ 53,717$ (26,255)$ (4,072)$ 51,213$ 25,458$ (273)$ (25,783)$
Change in FB w/o GF Support (325,957)$ (396,283)$ (826,255)$ (804,072)$ (748,787)$ (774,542)$ (800,273)$ (825,783)$
Ending Fund Balance 50,381 104,098 77,844 100,026 151,239 176,697 176,424 150,641
California Ave. Parking Fund (237)
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LOAN AGREEMENT
Loan Date 7/1/2024 From Fund General Fund (102)
Loan Amount Up to $700,000.00 To Fund University Ave Parking Permit Fund
(236)
Loan Type ☐Intrafund ☒ Interfund
Description of Loan
A loan of $700,000.001 in FY 2025. The loans will ensure that the University Ave Parking Permit Fund will remain solvent
and be able to pay its obligations. The Council has approved these loans by the adoption of each respective fiscal year’s
budget.
Repayment Terms
The General Fund will receive repayment for each tranche after 10 years after each tranche is issued, i.e. the FY 2025
loan of $700,000.00 will be payable in full on 7/1/2034. The University Ave Parking Permit Fund will be charged interest
on the principal borrowed (loan) from the General Fund. The interest will be calculated quarterly and will be equal to
the quarterly average return yield on the City’s investment portfolio from the time the loan is issued through the time
of repayment plus 0.25%. There shall be no prepayment penalty. A financial plan that outlines payments will be
presented to the Finance Committee in October 2024. The City reserves the right to forgive some or all of any tranche
of any loan and any accrued interest at any time with approval from the City Council.
Repayment Schedule
Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2035
On or before
7/1/2034 $700,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2034
Signatures
(1)Philip Kamhi, Department Head / Chief Transportation
Official (2)Paul Harper, Budget Manager
(3)Rocelyn Fernando, Finance Manager (4)Lauren, Lai ASD Director
1 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/administrative-services/city-budgets/fy-2024-city-budget/adopted/fy-24-
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(5) Ed Shikada, City Manager
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LOAN AGREEMENT
Loan Date 7/1/2023 and 7/1/2024 From Fund General Fund (102)
Loan Amount Up to $1,250,000.00 To Fund California Ave Parking Permit Fund
(237)
Loan Type ☐ Intrafund ☒ Interfund
Description of Loan
A loan of $450,000.001 in FY 2024 and a loan of $800,000.002 in FY 2025. The loans will ensure that the California Ave
Parking Permit Fund will remain solvent and be able to pay its obligations. The Council has approved these loans by the
adoption of each respective fiscal year’s budget.
Repayment Terms
The General Fund will receive repayment for each tranche after 10 years after each tranche is issued, i.e. the FY 2024
loan of $450,000.00 will be payable in full on 7/1/2033. The California Ave Parking Permit Fund will be charged interest
on the principal borrowed (loan) from the General Fund. The interest will be calculated quarterly and will be equal to
the quarterly average return yield on the City’s investment portfolio from the time the loan is issued through the time
of repayment plus 0.25%. There shall be no prepayment penalty. A financial plan that outlines payments will be
presented to the Finance Committee in October 2024. The City reserves the right to forgive some or all of any tranche
of any loan and any accrued interest at any time with approval from the City Council.
Repayment Schedule
Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2034
On or before
7/1/2033 $450,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2033
Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2035
On or before
7/1/2034 $800,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2034
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2 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/administrative-services/city-budgets/fy-2025-city-budget/proposed-
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Signatures
(1) Philip Kamhi, Department Head / Chief Transportation
Official
(2) Paul Harper, Budget Manager
(3) Rocelyn Fernando, Finance Manager
(4) Lauren, Lai ASD Director
(5) Ed Shikada, City Manager
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LOAN AGREEMENT
Loan Date 7/1/2022, 7/1/2023, and 7/1/2024 From Fund General Fund (102)
Loan Amount Up to $950,000.00 To Fund R.P.P. Parking Fund (239)
Loan Type ☐ Intrafund ☒ Interfund
Description of Loan
A loan of $400,000.001 in FY 2023, a loan of $50,000.002 in FY 2024, and a loan of $500,000.003 in FY 2025. The loans
will ensure that the Residential Parking Permit Fund will remain solvent and be able to pay its obligations. The Council
has approved these loans by the adoption of each respective fiscal year’s budget.
Repayment Terms
The General Fund will receive repayment for each tranche after 10 years after each tranche is issued, i.e. the FY 2023
loan of $400,000.00 will be payable in full on 7/1/2032. The Residential Parking Permit Fund will be charged interest on
the principal borrowed (loan) from the General Fund. The interest will be calculated quarterly and will be equal to the
quarterly average return yield on the City’s investment portfolio from the time the loan is issued through the time of
repayment plus 0.25%. There shall be no prepayment penalty. A financial plan that outlines payments will be presented
to the Finance Committee in October 2024. The City reserves the right to forgive some or all of any tranche of any loan
and any interest accrued at any time with approval from the City Council.
Repayment Schedule
Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2033
On or before
7/1/2032 $400,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2032
Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2034
On or before
7/1/2033 $50,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2033
1 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/administrative-services/city-budgets/fy-2023-city-budget/adopted-
fy23/operating-budget_final-4.pdf - please refer to page 118
2 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/administrative-services/city-budgets/fy-2024-city-budget/adopted/fy-24-
palo-alto-adopted-operating-budget-book.pdf - please refer to page 145
3 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/administrative-services/city-budgets/fy-2025-city-budget/proposed-
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Fiscal Year Due Date Principal Interest
2035
On or before
7/1/2034 $500,000.00
Calculated and accrued based on Repayment
Terms be paid in a lump sum on or before
7/1/2034
Signatures
(1) Philip Kamhi, Department Head / Chief Transportation
Official
(2) Paul Harper, Budget Manager
(3) Rocelyn Fernando, Finance Manager
(4) Lauren, Lai ASD Director
(5) Ed Shikada, City Manager
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Attachment C: Palo Alto Downtown Off-Street Occupancy 2019
Occupancy by Hour
TIME Spaces Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy
9:00 AM 3456 1807 52.3%42 1.2%21 0.6%12 0.3%57 1.6%
12:00 PM 3456 2614 75.6%63 1.8%32 0.9%35 1.0%127 3.7%
3:00 PM 3456 2254 65.2%68 2.0%27 0.8%18 0.5%64 1.9%
6:00 PM 3456 1973 57.1%82 2.4%21 0.6%28 0.8%96 2.8%
Average:3456 2162 63%64 2%25 1%23 1%86 2%
TIME Spaces Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy
9:00 AM 3456 193 5.6%38 1.1%78 2.3%28 0.8%62 1.8%
12:00 PM 3456 244 7.1%119 3.4%214 6.2%102 3.0%69 2.0%
3:00 PM 3456 180 5.2%88 2.5%175 5.1%83 2.4%61 1.8%
6:00 PM 3456 228 6.6%111 3.2%215 6.2%107 3.1%71 2.1%
Average:3456 211 6%89 3%171 5%80 2%66 2%
TIME Spaces Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy
9:00 AM 3456 36 1.0% 13 0.4% 1140 33.0% 27 0.8% 28 0.8%
12:00 PM 3456 100 2.9%15 0.4%1376 39.8%41 1.2%32 0.9%
3:00 PM 3456 98 2.8%14 0.4%1261 36.5%50 1.4%29 0.8%
6:00 PM 3456 115 3.3%17 0.5%775 22.4%40 1.2%37 1.1%
Average:3456 87 3%15 0%1138 33%40 1%32 1%
TIME Spaces Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy Parked Occupancy
9:00 AM 3456 6 0.2%5 0.1%2 0.1%0 0.0%19 0.5%
12:00 PM 3456 6 0.2%9 0.3%4 0.1%0 0.0%26 0.8%
3:00 PM 3456 6 0.2%4 0.1%4 0.1%0 0.0%24 0.7%
6:00 PM 3456 6 0.2%10 0.3%4 0.1%0 0.0%10 0.3%
Average:3456 6 0%7 0%4 0%0 0%20 1%
Blue 3hr Regular
Lime 3hr Regular Coral 3hr Regular Coral 2hr Regular
Alma Residents
Purple 3hr Regular
Purple 2hr Regular Permit Parking RegularEV Charging Reserved/City Vehicles
Blue 2hr Regular General Stalls ADA
No Parking 4am-6am No Parking 6am-6pm2hr Parking
Day of Week: Wednesday
Collection Date: 10/16/2019
Total Demand
Private
Lime 2hr Regular
High Residents
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Attachment D: Downtown On-Street Occupancy 2019
9:00 AM Supply Demand Occupancy
University Ave/SOFA 1373 800 58%
Zone 1 356 226 63%
Zone 2 374 160 43%
Zone 3 566 152 27%
Zone 4 686 273 40%
Zone 5 638 374 59%
Zone 6 337 186 55%
Zone 7 347 194 56%
Zone 8 1102 429 39%
Zone 9 790 233 29%
Zone 10 1554 405 26%
12:00 PM Supply Demand Occupancy
University Ave/SOFA 1373 1078 79%
Zone 1 356 246 69%
Zone 2 374 168 45%
Zone 3 566 161 28%
Zone 4 686 280 41%
Zone 5 638 426 67%
Zone 6 337 219 65%
Zone 7 347 200 58%
Zone 8 1102 411 37%
Zone 9 790 303 38%
Zone 10 1554 388 25%
3:00 PM Supply Demand Occupancy
University Ave/SOFA 1373 965 70%
Zone 1 356 237 67%
Zone 2 374 151 40%
Zone 3 566 154 27%
Zone 4 686 259 38%
Zone 5 638 337 53%
Zone 6 337 201 60%
Zone 7 347 174 50%
Zone 8 1102 311 28%
Zone 9 790 201 25%
Zone 10 1554 384 25%
6:00 PM Supply Demand Occupancy
University Ave/SOFA 1373 1153 84%
Zone 1 356 238 67%
Zone 2 374 159 43%
Zone 3 566 158 28%
Zone 4 686 285 42%
Zone 5 638 344 54%
Zone 6 337 193 57%
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Downtown On-Street
Occupancy 2019 (2)
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Attachment D: Downtown On-Street Occupancy 2019
Zone 7 347 154 44%
Zone 8 1102 311 28%
Zone 9 790 204 26%
Zone 10 1554 377 24%
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Downtown On-Street
Occupancy 2019 (2)
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Attachment E - April 2023 Lot and Garage Occupancy Counts
Name Noon
Supply Occupancy Total Permit Daily
Emerson/Lytton Lot 68 93% 63 8 0
Ramona/University Garage 128 45% 58 11 0
Ramona/Lytton Lot 51 43% 22 3 0
Civic Center Garage 704 53% 371 236 0
Hamilton/Waverley Lot 84 67% 56 3 0
Gilman/Bryant Lot 35 51% 18 9 1
Florence/Lytton Lot 47 36% 17 0 0
Gilman/Waverley Lot 53 43% 23 20 0
Cowper/Hamilton Lot 93 32% 30 2 0
Lytton/Waverley Lot 97 9% 9 4 0
Emerson/Ramona Lot 48 81% 39 0 0
Emerson/High Lot 77 86% 66 5 1
High/Hamilton Lot 52 85% 44 2 0
High/Alma North Garage 130 13% 17 17 0
High/Alma South Garage 210 64% 135 84 2
Bryant/Lytton Garage 681 43% 296 150 7
Lytton/Kipling Lot 52 38% 20 10 0
Webster/Cowper Garage 587 36% 214 105 21
Name Noon
Supply Occupancy Total Permit Daily
Cambridge/Park Lot 27 33% 9 4 0
Cambridge/Birch Lot 28 18% 5 4 0
Cambridge W/Garage 132 36% 47 18 0
Cambridge/Birch Lot 68 91% 62 12 0
Cambridge E/Garage 157 65% 102 40 0
Sherman/Birch Garage 627 34% 211 105 0
Sherman/Ash Lot 103 103% 106 44 0
Birch/Cambridge Lot 28 89% 25 2 0
Noon
Noon
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Occupancy
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Street Between Zone ~ Supply 12:00 PM Occupancy
Palo Alto Ave Alma and Emerson 3 23 7 30%
Palo Alto Ave Emerson and Bryant 3 24 2 8%
Palo Alto Ave Bryant and Palo Alto 3 33 2 6%
Palo Alto Ave Palo Alto and Poe 3 13 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Palo Alto and Cowper 3 21 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Cowper and Tasso 3 20 1 5%
Palo Alto Ave Tasso and Webster 3/4 13 0 0%
Middlefield Rd Palo Alto and Palo Alto 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Palo Alto Ave Middlefield and Fulton 4 30 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Fulton and Guinda 4 37 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Guinda and Lytton 10 34 3 9%
Palo Alto Ave Seneca and Hale 10 30 0 0%
Hale St Palo Alto and University 10 22 4 18%
University Ave Hale and Chaucer * 23 3 13%
University Ave Chaucer and Marlowe * 19 3 16%
University Ave Marlow and Maple * 12 0 0%
University Ave Maple and Palm * 14 0 0%
University Ave Palm and Lincoln * 17 0 0%
Lincoln Ave University and Hamilton * 13 2 15%
Lincoln Ave Dana and Forest * 6 2 33%
Lincoln Ave Forest and Pitman * 6 1 17%
Lincoln Ave Pitman and Martin * 8 1 13%
Lincoln Ave Martin and Somerset * 7 0 0%
Lincoln Ave Somerset and Regent * 6 1 17%
Lincoln Ave Regent and Channing * 6 1 17%
Melville Ave Channing and Alley * 9 1 11%
Melville Ave Alley and Greenwood * 9 1 11%
Melville Ave Greenwood and Harker * 10 5 50%
Melville Ave Harker and Guinda * 6 2 33%
Melville Ave Guinda and Parkinson * 6 1 17%
Melville Ave Parkinson and Fulton * 6 1 17%
Melville Ave Fulton and Middlefield * 9 2 22%
Middlefield Rd Melville and Circle * 7 1 14%
Middlefield Rd Melville and Kellogg * 11 5 45%
Middlefield Rd Kellogg and Embarcadero * 15 11 73%
Embarcadero Rd Byron and Middlefield * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Webster and Byron 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Tasso and Webster 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Cowper and Tasso 9 0 3 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Waverley and Cowper 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Bryan and Waverley 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Emerson and Bryant 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Embarcadero Rd Alma and High 9 8 2 25%
Alma St Embarcadero and Lincoln 8 0 0 #DIV/0!
Alma St Lincoln and Addison 8 0 0 #DIV/0!
Alma St Addison and Channing 8 14 4 29%
Alma St Channing and Homer * 16 3 19%
Alma St Homer and Forest * 9 9 100%
Alma St Forest and Hamilton * 16 8 50%
Alma St Hamilton and The Circle * 8 4 50%
The Circle Alma and University * 4 3 75%
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Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
The Circle University and Alma * 4 1 25%
Alma St Lytton and Circle * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Alma St Everett and Lytton * 5 5 100%
Alma St Hawthorne and Everett 1 14 7 50%
Alma St Palo Alto and Hawthorne 2 12 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Alma and Emerson 3 16 6 38%
Palo Alto Ave Emerson and Bryant 3 17 4 24%
Palo Alto Ave Bryant and Palo Alto 3 22 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Palo Alto and Poe 3 11 1 9%
Palo Alto Ave Waverley and Cowper 3 30 3 10%
Palo Alto Ave Cowper and Tasso 3 18 1 6%
Palo Alto Ave Tasso and Webster 3 9 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Webster and Byron 3 8 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Byron and Middlefield 4 7 0 0%
Middlefield Rd Palo Alto and Palo Alto 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Palo Alto Ave Middlefield and Fulton 4 26 4 15%
Palo Alto Ave Fulton and Everett 4 18 6 33%
Palo Alto Ave Everett and Guinda 4 9 1 11%
Guinda St Palo Alto and Lytton 4 8 0 0%
Guinda St Palo Alto and Lytton 4 7 4 57%
Palo Alto Ave Guinda and Palo Alto 10 26 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Palo Alto and Lytton 10 8 1 13%
Palo Alto Ave Seneca and Hale 10 20 0 0%
Palo Alto Ave Palo Alto and Hale 10 5 0 0%
Hale St Palo Alto and University 10 37 5 14%
University Ave Hale and Chaucer 10 22 0 0%
University Ave Chaucer and Marlowe * 11 0 0%
University Ave Marlow and Maple * 13 0 0%
University Ave Maple and Palm * 15 0 0%
University Ave Palm and Lincoln * 20 0 0%
Lincoln Ave University and Hamilton * 9 4 44%
Lincoln Ave Hamilton and Dana 10 10 3 30%
Lincoln Ave Dana and Forest 10 9 3 33%
Lincoln Ave Forest and Pitman 10 10 2 20%
Lincoln Ave Martin and Pitman 10 9 0 0%
Lincoln Ave Somerset and Martin 10 10 2 20%
Lincoln Ave Regent and Somerset 10 7 5 71%
Lincoln Ave Channing and Regent 10 9 3 33%
Melville Ave Alley and Channing 10 15 0 0%
Melville Ave Alley and Greenwood 10 15 0 0%
Melville Ave Greenwood and Harker 10 15 2 13%
Melville Ave Harker and Guinda 10 5 1 20%
Melville Ave Guinda and Parkinson 10 6 2 33%
Melville Ave Parkinson and Fulton 9 4 0 0%
Melville Ave Fulton and Middlefield 9 7 0 0%
Middlefield Rd Melville and Kellogg 9 13 4 31%
Middlefield Rd Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 27 18 67%
Emerson St Palo Alto and Hawthorne 9 16 8 50%
Emerson St Palo Alto and Hawthorne 3 15 7 47%
Emerson St Hawthorne and Everett 3 13 1 8%
Emerson St Hawthorne and Everett 2 11 6 55%
Embarcadero Rd Kingsley and High 2 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ramona St Hawthorne and Everett 8 19 4 21%
Ramona St Hawthorne and Everett 2 12 5 42%
Ramona St Everett and Lytton 2 15 5 33%
Ramona St Everett and Lytton 1 17 7 41%
Ramona St Lytton and University 1 17 13 76%
Ramona St University and Hamilton * 21 Road Closed #REF!
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Ramona St Universiy and Hamilton * 19 Road Closed #REF!
Ramona St Hamilton and Forest * 7 7 100%
Ramona St Hamilton and Forest * 17 15 88%
Ramona St Forest and Homer * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ramona St Forest and Homer * 16 13 81%
Ramona St Homer and Channing 5 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ramona St Channing and Addison 5 15 8 53%
Ramona St Channing and Addison 6 12 7 58%
Ramona St Addison and Lincoln 6 16 10 63%
Ramona St Addison and Lincoln 7 18 5 28%
Ramona St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 16 6 38%
Ramona St Lincoln and Kingsley 8 15 5 33%
Bryant St Poe and Hawthorne 8 19 10 53%
Bryant St Poe and Hawthorne 8 24 2 8%
Bryant St Hawthorne and Everett 8 15 7 47%
Bryant St Hawthorne and Everett 3 12 2 17%
Bryant St Everett and Lytton 3 11 5 45%
Bryant St Everett and Lytton 2 14 4 29%
Bryant St Lytton and Paulsen 2 4 4 100%
Bryant St Lytton and Paulsen 1 8 7 88%
Bryant St University and Hamilton 1 21 10 48%
Bryant St University and Hamilton * 15 11 73%
Bryant St Hamilton and Forest * 22 19 86%
Bryant St Hamilton and Forest * 0 2 #DIV/0!
Bryant St Forest and Homer * 15 8 53%
Bryant St Forest and Homer * 13 8 62%
Bryant St Homer and Channing * 15 9 60%
Bryant St Homer and Channing 5 14 6 43%
Bryant St Channing and Addison 5 16 12 75%
Bryant St Channing and Addison 6 14 7 50%
Bryant St Addison and Lincoln 6 17 6 35%
Bryant St Addison and Lincoln 7 16 4 25%
Bryant St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 17 4 24%
Bryant St Lincoln and Kingsley 8 18 6 33%
Bryant St Kingsley and Whitman 8 10 1 10%
Bryant St Kingsley and Embarcadero 8 14 3 21%
Bryant St Whitman and Embarcadero 8 4 3 75%
Waverley St Palo Alto and Ruthven 9 8 1 13%
Waverley St Poe and Ruthven 9 8 1 13%
Waverley St Ruthven and Hawthorne 9 12 4 33%
Waverley St Hawthorne and Bryant 3 8 1 13%
Waverley St Hawthorne and Bryant 3 6 2 33%
Waverley St Bryant and Everett 3 9 3 33%
Waverley St Bryant and Everett 3 8 5 63%
Waverley St Everett and Lytton 2 13 10 77%
Waverley St Everett and Lytton 2 11 4 36%
Waverley St Lytton and Ln 30 E 2 14 10 71%
Waverley St Lytton and Lane 20 2 9 7 78%
Waverley St Ln 30 E and University 1 3 3 100%
Waverley St Lane 20 and University 1 5 3 60%
Waverley St University and Hamilton * 15 12 80%
Waverley St University and Hamilton * 18 7 39%
Waverley St Hamilton and Forest * 13 9 69%
Waverley St Hamilton and Forest * 11 4 36%
Waverley St Forest and Homer * 13 3 23%
Waverley St Forest and Homer * 14 11 79%
Waverley St Homer and Channing * 13 7 54%
Waverley St Homer and Channing * 15 8 53%
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Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Waverley St Channing and Addison 5 13 2 15%
Waverley St Channing and Addison 5 14 3 21%
Waverley St Addison and Lincoln 6 14 4 29%
Waverley St Addison and Lincoln 6 16 3 19%
Waverley St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 15 0 0%
Waverley St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 15 0 0%
Waverley St Kingsley and Whitman 8 7 1 14%
Waverley St Kingsley and Whitman 8 9 0 0%
Waverley St Whitman and Melville 8 8 0 0%
Waverley St Whitman and Melville 8 9 3 33%
Waverley St Melville and Embarcadero 9 6 1 17%
Waverley St Melville and Embarcadero 9 6 2 33%
Kipling St Hawthorne and Everett 9 13 3 23%
Kipling St Hawthorne and Everett 9 16 2 13%
Kipling St Everett and Lytton 9 13 9 69%
Kipling St Everett and Lytton 9 11 4 36%
Kipling St Lytton and University 2 13 9 69%
Kipling St Lytton and University 2 13 10 77%
Kipling St Homer and Channing 1 14 7 50%
Kipling St Homer and Channing 1 11 4 36%
Cowper St Palo Alto and Ruthven * 16 0 0%
Cowper St Palo Alto and Ruthven * 13 1 8%
Cowper St Ruthven and Hawthorne 6 10 0 0%
Cowper St Ruthven and Ln 33 6 9 0 0%
Cowper St Ln 33 and Hawthorne 3 9 0 0%
Cowper St Hawthorne and Everett 3 14 4 29%
Cowper St Hawthorne and Everett 3 13 2 15%
Cowper St Everett and Lytton 3 13 9 69%
Cowper St Everett and Lytton 3 16 11 69%
Cowper St Lytton and University 2 13 4 31%
Cowper St Lytton and University 2 13 5 38%
Cowper St University and Hamilton 1 14 3 21%
Cowper St University and Hamilton 1 13 3 23%
Cowper St Hamilton and Forest * 18 3 17%
Cowper St Hamilton and Forest * 14 2 14%
Cowper St Forest and Homer * 17 7 41%
Cowper St Forest and Homer * 15 3 20%
Cowper St Homer and Channing * 15 5 33%
Cowper St Homer and Channing * 12 3 25%
Cowper St Channing and Addison 5 15 6 40%
Cowper St Channing and Addison 5 14 3 21%
Cowper St Addison and Lincoln 6 13 4 31%
Cowper St Addison and Lincoln 6 15 5 33%
Cowper St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 18 11 61%
Cowper St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 17 14 82%
Cowper St Kingsley and Melville 8 15 2 13%
Cowper St Kingsley and Melville 8 12 4 33%
Cowper St Melville and Kellogg 8 11 0 0%
Cowper St Melville and Kellogg 8 24 5 21%
Cowper St Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 6 1 17%
Tasso St Palo Alto and Ruthven 9 6 1 17%
Tasso St Palo Alto and Ruthven 9 6 0 0%
Tasso St Ruthven and Hawthorne 9 8 2 25%
Tasso St Ruthven and Hawthorne 9 12 2 17%
Tasso St Lytton and University 3 13 11 85%
Tasso St Lytton and University 3 4 0 0%
Tasso St Melville and Kellogg 3 13 3 23%
Tasso St Melville and Kellogg 3 14 7 50%
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Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Tasso St Kellogg and Embarcadero * 10 2 20%
Tasso St Kellogg and Embarcadero * 13 1 8%
Webster St Palo Alto and Ruthven 9 7 1 14%
Webster St Palo Alto and Ruthven 9 7 3 43%
Webster St Ruthven and Hawthorne 9 12 3 25%
Webster St Ruthven and Hawthorne 9 9 2 22%
Webster St Hawthorne and Everett 4 16 5 31%
Webster St Hawthorne and Everett 4 14 6 43%
Webster St Everett and Lytton 4 14 10 71%
Webster St Everett and Everett Ct 4 7 3 43%
Webster St Everett Ct and Lytton 4 7 5 71%
Webster St Lytton and University 4 8 9 113%
Webster St Lytton and University 4 7 7 100%
Webster St University and Hamilton 4 12 12 100%
Webster St University and Hamilton 4 14 12 86%
Webster St Hamilton and Forest 4 15 4 27%
Webster St Hamilton and Forest 4 13 6 46%
Webster St Forest and Homer 4 16 3 19%
Webster St Forest and Homer 4 14 7 50%
Webster St Homer and Channing 5 16 11 69%
Webster St Homer and Channing 5 13 12 92%
Webster St Channing and Addison 5 16 0 0%
Webster St Channing and Addison 5 14 10 71%
Webster St Addison and Lincoln 6 14 11 79%
Webster St Addison and Lincoln 6 15 10 67%
Webster St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 15 6 40%
Webster St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 13 4 31%
Webster St Kingsley and Melville 8 16 5 31%
Webster St Kingsley and Melville 8 19 1 5%
Webster St Melville and Kellogg 8 16 6 38%
Webster St Melville and Kellogg 8 17 6 35%
Webster St Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 19 4 21%
Webster St Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 16 3 19%
Byron St Palo Alto and Hawthorne 9 15 10 67%
Byron St Palo Alto and Hawthorne 9 15 5 33%
Byron St Hawthorne and Everett 9 11 2 18%
Byron St Hawthorne and Everett 9 14 1 7%
Byron St Everett and Lytton 4 14 6 43%
Byron St Everett and Lytton 4 15 5 33%
Byron St University and Hamilton 4 13 11 85%
Byron St University and Hamilton 4 13 11 85%
Byron St Lincoln and Kingsley 4 14 2 14%
Byron St Lincoln and Kingsley 4 14 6 43%
Byron St Kingsley and Melville 4 18 4 22%
Byron St Kingsley and Melville 4 13 6 46%
Byron St Melville and Kellogg 8 15 5 33%
Byron St Melville and Kellogg 8 16 8 50%
Byron St Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 25 10 40%
Byron St Kellogg and Embarcadero 9 25 12 48%
Middlefield Rd Palo Alto and Hawthorne 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Palo Alto and Hawthorne 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Hawthorne and Everett 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Hawthorne and Everett 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Everett and Lytton 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Everett and Lytton 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Lytton and University 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Lytton and University 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd University and Hamilton 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
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Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Middlefield Rd University and Hamilton 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Hamilton and Forest 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Hamilton and Forest 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Forest and Homer 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Forest and Homer 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Homer and Channing 5 0 0 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Homer and Channing 5 0 6 #DIV/0!
Middlefield Rd Channing and Addison 5 10 6 60%
Middlefield Rd Channing and Addison 5 11 3 27%
Middlefield Rd Addison and Lincoln 6 11 3 27%
Middlefield Rd Addison and Lincoln 6 12 3 25%
Middlefield Rd Lincoln and Kingsley 7 14 3 21%
Middlefield Rd Lincoln and Kingsley 7 14 3 21%
Middlefield Rd Kingsley and Melville 8 14 1 7%
Middlefield Rd Kingsley and Melville 8 14 4 29%
Fulton St Palo Alto and Everett 8 24 14 58%
Fulton St Palo Alto and Everett 8 25 11 44%
Fulton St Everett and Lytton 9 18 5 28%
Fulton St Everett and Lytton 9 15 2 13%
Fulton St Lytton and University 4 13 6 46%
Fulton St Lytton and University 4 14 5 36%
Fulton St University and Hamilton 4 16 5 31%
Fulton St University and Hamilton 4 14 7 50%
Fulton St Hamilton and Forest 4 14 5 36%
Fulton St Hamilton and Forest 4 15 6 40%
Fulton St Addison and Lincoln 4 14 5 36%
Fulton St Addison and Lincoln 4 15 7 47%
Fulton St Lincoln and Kingsley 5 13 4 31%
Fulton St Lincoln and Kingsley 5 13 5 38%
Fulton St Kingsley and Melville 8 13 3 23%
Fulton St Kingsley and Melville 8 16 3 19%
Guinda St Lytton and University 8 14 4 29%
Guinda St Lytton and University 8 13 3 23%
Guinda St University and Hamilton 9 18 5 28%
Guinda St University and Hamilton 9 19 5 26%
Guinda St Hamilton and Forest 10 16 1 6%
Guinda St Hamilton and Forest 4 15 1 7%
Guinda St Forest and Homer 10 15 5 33%
Guinda St Forest and Homer 4 15 5 33%
Guinda St Homer and Boyce 10 15 7 47%
Guinda St Homer and Channing 5 14 5 36%
Guinda St Channing and Addison 10 10 2 20%
Guinda St Channing and Addison 5 15 4 27%
Guinda St Addison and Lincoln 10 15 1 7%
Guinda St Addison and Lincoln 6 14 1 7%
Guinda St Lincoln and Melville 10 22 8 36%
Guinda St Lincoln and Kingsley 7 14 2 14%
Seneca St Palo Alto and University 10 15 6 40%
Seneca St Lytton and University 8 16 5 31%
Seneca St University and Hamilton 10 28 1 4%
Seneca St University and Hamilton 8 24 2 8%
Seneca St Hamilton and Forest 10 17 5 29%
Seneca St Hamilton and Forest 10 14 3 21%
Seneca St Forest and Boyce 10 15 4 27%
Seneca St Forest and Boyce 10 19 4 21%
Channing Ave Boyce and Addison 10 18 6 33%
Channing Ave Addison and Lincoln 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
Channing Ave Guinda and Addison 10 14 6 43%
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Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Channing Ave Addison and Lincoln 10 16 7 44%
Hale St University and Hamilton 10 20 6 30%
Hale St University and Hamilton 10 19 4 21%
Hale St Hamilton and Forest 10 20 4 20%
Hale St Hamilton and Forest 10 20 2 10%
Forest Ave Hale and Forest 10 3 3 100%
Forest Ave Boyce and Lincoln 10 42 18 43%
Forest Ave Forest and Lincoln 10 42 11 26%
Fife Ave Boyce and Lincoln 10 39 7 18%
Fife Ave Boyce and Addison 10 22 8 36%
Fife Ave Addison and Lincoln 10 21 5 24%
Addison Ave Fife and Alley 10 21 8 38%
Addison Ave Fife and Channing 10 31 12 39%
Addison Ave Alley and Channing 10 9 3 33%
Chaucer St University and Hamilton 10 23 3 13%
Chaucer St University and Hamilton 10 21 5 24%
Hamilton Ave Hale and Chaucer 10 8 0 0%
Hamilton Ave Hale and Chaucer 10 10 1 10%
Hamilton Ave Chaucer and Hamilton 10 16 0 0%
Hamilton Ave Chaucer and Hamilton 10 9 1 11%
Hamilton Ave Hamiliton and Lincoln 10 26 15 58%
Hamilton Ave Hamiliton and Lincoln 10 27 7 26%
Boyce Ave Forest and Fife 10 15 9 60%
Boyce Ave Forest and Fife 10 15 8 53%
Boyce Ave Fife and Seneca 10 7 2 29%
Boyce Ave Fife and Seneca 10 10 4 40%
Boyce Ave Seneca and Channing 10 22 9 41%
Boyce Ave Homer and Guinda 10 18 3 17%
Kellogg Ave Byron and Middlefield 10 8 4 50%
Kellogg Ave Byron and Middlefield 10 10 4 40%
Kellogg Ave Webster and Byron 10 8 2 25%
Kellogg Ave Webster and Byron 10 9 2 22%
Kellogg Ave Tasso and Webster 9 10 2 20%
Kellogg Ave Tasso and Webster 9 8 2 25%
Kellogg Ave Cowper and Tasso 9 8 0 0%
Kellogg Ave Cowper and Tasso 9 10 1 10%
Melville Ave Dead End and Waverley 9 19 5 26%
Melville Ave Dead End and Waverley 9 15 5 33%
Melville Ave Waverley and Cowper 9 16 4 25%
Melville Ave Waverley and Cowper 9 20 4 20%
Melville Ave Cowper and Tasso 9 4 0 0%
Melville Ave Cowper and Tasso 9 10 4 40%
Melville Ave Tasso and Webster 9 9 1 11%
Melville Ave Tasso and Webster 9 10 2 20%
Melville Ave Webster and Byron 9 8 0 0%
Melville Ave Webster and Byron 9 6 0 0%
Melville Ave Byron and Middlefield 9 8 2 25%
Melville Ave Byron and Middlefield 9 9 4 44%
Whitman Ct Bryant and Waverley 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Whitman Ct Bryant and Waverley 9 0 1 #DIV/0!
Lincoln Ave Guinda and Channing 9 24 8 33%
Lincoln Ave Guinda and Channing 9 23 7 30%
Lincoln Ave Fulton and Guinda * 10 3 30%
Lincoln Ave Fulton and Guinda * 9 0 0%
Lincoln Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 9 4 44%
Lincoln Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 10 3 30%
Lincoln Ave Byron and Middlefield 8 9 2 22%
Lincoln Ave Byron and Middlefield 8 9 1 11%
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Occupancy Counts
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Lincoln Ave Webster and Byron 8 9 7 78%
Lincoln Ave Webster and Byron 8 9 7 78%
Lincoln Ave Cowper and Webster 8 21 5 24%
Lincoln Ave Cowper and Webster 8 14 3 21%
Lincoln Ave Waverley and Cowper 8 24 2 8%
Lincoln Ave Waverley and Cowper 8 19 2 11%
Lincoln Ave Bryant and Waverley 8 25 9 36%
Lincoln Ave Bryant and Waverley 8 19 4 21%
Lincoln Ave Ramona and Bryant 8 8 2 25%
Lincoln Ave Ramona and Bryant 8 8 2 25%
Lincoln Ave Emerson and Ramona 8 10 5 50%
Lincoln Ave Emerson and Ramona 8 11 3 27%
Guinda St Kingsley and Melville 8 6 0 0%
Addison Ave Guinda and Dead End 8 8 3 38%
Addison Ave Guinda and Channing 8 11 3 27%
Dead End Addison and Dead End 8 0 0 #DIV/0!
Dead End Addison and Dead End 9 0 0 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Dead End and Channing 10 4 0 0%
Addison Ave Fulton and Guinda 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Fulton and Guinda * 11 4 36%
Addison Ave Middlefield and Fulton * 10 3 30%
Addison Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Webster and Middlefield 7 0 0 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Webster and Middlefield 7 18 7 39%
Addison Ave Cowper and Webster 7 0 0 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Cowper and Webster 7 19 6 32%
Addison Ave Waverley and Cowper 7 20 0 0%
Addison Ave Waverley and Cowper 7 0 7 #DIV/0!
Addison Ave Scott and Waverley 7 9 4 44%
Addison Ave Scott and Waverley 7 10 2 20%
Homer Ave Guinda and Boyce 7 22 6 27%
Homer Ave Guinda and Boyce 7 19 5 26%
Homer Ave Middlefield and Guinda 7 20 10 50%
Homer Ave Middlefield and Guinda 7 19 4 21%
Channing Ave Middlefield and Guinda 10 16 10 63%
Channing Ave Middlefield and Guinda 10 16 6 38%
Channing Ave Webster and Middlefield 5 15 5 33%
Channing Ave Webster and Middlefield 5 14 7 50%
Channing Ave Cowper and Webster 6 13 11 85%
Channing Ave Cowper and Webster 6 18 10 56%
Channing Ave Kipling and Cowper 6 8 0 0%
Channing Ave Waverley and Kipling 6 7 1 14%
Channing Ave Kipling and Cowper 6 5 3 60%
Channing Ave Waverley and Kipling 6 7 0 0%
Channing Ave Bryant and Waverley 6 16 6 38%
Channing Ave Bryant and Waverley 6 17 11 65%
Channing Ave Ramona and Bryant 6 8 3 38%
Channing Ave Ramona and Bryant 6 9 6 67%
Channing Ave Emerson and Ramona 6 8 6 75%
Channing Ave Emerson and Ramona 6 11 2 18%
Channing Ave High and Emerson 6 4 4 100%
Channing Ave High and Emerson 6 7 3 43%
Channing Ave Alma and High 6 10 6 60%
Channing Ave Alma and High 6 9 1 11%
University Ave Seneca and Hale 6 21 1 5%
University Ave Seneca and Hale 6 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Guinda and Seneca 6 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Guinda and Seneca 6 18 13 72%
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University Ave Fulton and Guinda 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Fulton and Guinda 10 10 5 50%
University Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Middlefield and Byron 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Webster and Byron 4 16 7 44%
University Ave Byron and Middlefield 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Webster and Byron 4 8 8 100%
University Ave Tasso and Webster 4 12 12 100%
University Ave Cowper and Tasso 4 11 6 55%
University Ave Tasso and Webster 4 8 7 88%
University Ave Cowper and Tasso 4 12 10 83%
University Ave Kipling and Cowper * 19 8 42%
University Ave Waverley and University * 7 7 100%
University Ave Kipling and Cowper * 8 4 50%
University Ave Waverley and Kipling * 12 8 67%
University Ave Florence and Waverley * 7 4 57%
University Ave Florence and Waverley * 12 11 92%
Bryant St Lytton and Paulsen * 1 0 0%
University Ave Bryant and Florence * 11 8 73%
University Ave Bryant and Florence * 8 7 88%
Florence St Lytton and University * 8 3 38%
Florence St Lytton and University * 11 4 36%
University Ave Emerson and Ramona * 7 5 71%
University Ave Emerson and Ramona * 11 11 100%
Bryant St Paulsen and University * 3 3 100%
University Ave Ramona and Bryant * 8 2 25%
University Ave Ramona and Bryant * 12 8 67%
University Ave High and Emerson * 8 5 63%
University Ave High and Emerson * 12 14 117%
University Ave Circle and High * 0 0 #DIV/0!
University Ave Circle and High * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Guinda and Seneca * 17 3 18%
Lytton Ave Guinda and Seneca * 18 5 28%
Lytton Ave Fulton and Guinda * 8 1 13%
Lytton Ave Fulton and Guinda * 8 1 13%
Lytton Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 6 2 33%
Lytton Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 6 3 50%
Lytton Ave Byron and Middlefield 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Webster and Byron 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Tasso and Webster 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Tasso and Webster 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Cowper and Lytton 4 0 0 #DIV/0!
Lytton Ave Cowper and Tasso 4 6 4 67%
Lytton Ave Kipling and Cowper 4 7 7 100%
Lytton Ave Kipling and Cowper * 8 4 50%
Lytton Ave Waverley and Kipling * 4 3 75%
Lytton Ave Waverley and Kipling * 5 3 60%
Lytton Ave Florence and Waverley * 9 4 44%
Lytton Ave Florence and Waverley * 7 6 86%
Lytton Ave Bryant and Florence * 10 1 10%
Lytton Ave Bryant and Florence * 12 4 33%
Lytton Ave Ramona and Bryant * 6 0 0%
Lytton Ave Ramona and Bryant * 10 4 40%
Lytton Ave Emerson and Ramona * 8 5 63%
Lytton Ave Emerson and Ramona * 7 2 29%
Lytton Ave High and Emerson * 9 7 78%
Lytton Ave High and Emerson * 10 9 90%
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Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
Item AA1: Staff Report Pg. 30 Packet Pg. 100 of 109
Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Lytton Ave Alma and High * 9 2 22%
Lytton Ave Alma and High * 5 1 20%
Everett Ave Fulton and Palo Alto * 6 1 17%
Everett Ave Fulton and Palo Alto * 6 1 17%
Everett Ave Middlefield and Fulton * 10 5 50%
Everett Ave Middlefield and Fulton * 6 3 50%
Everett Ave Byron and Middlefield * 9 3 33%
Everett Ave Byron and Middlefield 4 8 2 25%
Everett Ave Webster and Byron 4 7 2 29%
Everett Ave Webster and Byron 4 9 0 0%
Everett Ave Cowper and Webster 4 19 8 42%
Everett Ave Cowper and Webster 4 19 9 47%
Everett Ave Kipling and Cowper 4 6 2 33%
Everett Ave Kipling and Cowper 4 7 2 29%
Everett Ave Waverley and Kipling 4 7 2 29%
Everett Ave Waverley and Kipling 1 12 1 8%
Everett Ave Bryant and Waverley 1 21 6 29%
Everett Ave Bryant and Waverley 1 18 12 67%
Everett Ave Ramona and Bryant 1 7 1 14%
Everett Ave Ramona and Bryant 1 6 4 67%
Everett Ave Emerson and Ramona 1 10 0 0%
Everett Ave Emerson and Ramona 1 7 2 29%
Everett Ave High and Emerson 1 8 5 63%
Everett Ave High and Emerson 1 7 1 14%
Everett Ave Alma and High 1 9 2 22%
Everett Ave Alma and High 1 7 1 14%
Hawthorne Ave Alma and High 1 3 1 33%
Hawthorne Ave Alma and High 1 5 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave High and Emerson 1 7 5 71%
Hawthorne Ave High and Emerson 1 8 2 25%
Hawthorne Ave Emerson and Ramona 1 7 5 71%
Hawthorne Ave Emerson and Ramona 2 9 2 22%
Hawthorne Ave Ramona and Bryant 2 10 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave Ramona and Bryant 2 6 2 33%
Hawthorne Ave Bryant and Waverley 2 18 4 22%
Hawthorne Ave Bryant and Waverley 2 18 1 6%
Hawthorne Ave Waverley and Kipling 2 11 1 9%
Hawthorne Ave Waverley and Kipling 2 11 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave Kipling and Cowper 2 8 1 13%
Hawthorne Ave Kipling and Cowper 2 8 6 75%
Hawthorne Ave Cowper and Tasso 2 8 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave Cowper and Tasso 2 8 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave Tasso and Webster 2 8 1 13%
Hawthorne Ave Tasso and Webster 2 9 2 22%
Hawthorne Ave Webster and Byron 2 10 1 10%
Hawthorne Ave Webster and Byron 2 9 0 0%
Hawthorne Ave Byron and Middlefield 2 9 4 44%
Hawthorne Ave Byron and Middlefield 2 7 0 0%
Ruthven Ave Tasso and Webster 2 10 1 10%
Ruthven Ave Tasso and Webster 4 6 0 0%
Ruthven Ave Cowper and Tasso 4 10 0 0%
Ruthven Ave Cowper and Tasso 4 9 3 33%
Ruthven Ave Waverley and Cowper 4 22 6 27%
Ruthven Ave Waverley and Cowper 3 15 3 20%
Poe St Bryant and Waverley 3 20 4 20%
Poe St Bryant and Palo Alto 3 16 1 6%
Hamilton Ave Seneca and Hale 3 17 0 0%
Hamilton Ave Seneca and Hale 3 23 3 13%
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Attachment F - April 2023
Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Hamilton Ave Guinda and Seneca 3 21 3 14%
Hamilton Ave Guinda and Seneca 3 22 6 27%
Hamilton Ave Fulton and Guinda 3 10 3 30%
Hamilton Ave Fulton and Guinda 10 13 0 0%
Hamilton Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 7 2 29%
Hamilton Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 6 1 17%
Hamilton Ave Byron and Middlefield 10 2 1 50%
Hamilton Ave Byron and Middlefield 5 2 6 300%
Hamilton Ave Webster and Byron 5 6 1 17%
Hamilton Ave Webster and Byron 5 9 2 22%
Hamilton Ave Cowper and Webster 5 17 4 24%
Hamilton Ave Cowper and Webster 5 18 8 44%
Hamilton Ave Waverley and Cowper 5 20 6 30%
Hamilton Ave Waverley and Cowper 5 19 9 47%
Hamilton Ave Gilman and Waverley 5 12 3 25%
Hamilton Ave Gilman and Waverley * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Hamilton Ave Bryant and Gilman * 10 10 100%
Hamilton Ave Bryant and Gilman * 9 8 89%
Hamilton Ave Ramona and Bryant * 7 2 29%
Hamilton Ave Ramona and Bryant * 6 7 117%
Hamilton Ave Emerson and Ramona * 9 8 89%
Hamilton Ave Emerson and Ramona * 8 7 88%
Hamilton Ave High and Emerson * 12 3 25%
Hamilton Ave High and Emerson * 5 1 20%
Hamilton Ave Alma and High * 9 5 56%
Hamilton Ave Alma and High * 9 2 22%
Gilman St Forest and Hamilton * 14 3 21%
Gilman St Forest and Hamilton * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Forest Ave Gilman and Waverely * 8 2 25%
Forest Ave Gilman and Waverely * 8 7 88%
Forest Ave Bryant and Gilman * 8 6 75%
Forest Ave Bryant and Gilman 5 9 6 67%
Forest Ave Seneca and Boyce 5 17 7 41%
Forest Ave Seneca and Hale 5 18 3 17%
Forest Ave Guinda and Seneca 5 17 6 35%
Forest Ave Guinda and Seneca 5 17 11 65%
Forest Ave Fulton and Guinda 5 9 1 11%
Forest Ave Fulton and Guinda 10 9 2 22%
Forest Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 9 4 44%
Forest Ave Middlefield and Fulton 10 9 3 33%
Forest Ave Webster and Middlefield 10 19 10 53%
Forest Ave Webster and Middlefield 5 17 9 53%
Forest Ave Cowper and Webster 5 11 6 55%
Forest Ave Cowper and Webster 5 13 5 38%
Forest Ave Downing and Cowper 5 18 4 22%
Forest Ave Downing and Cowper 5 11 2 18%
Forest Ave Waverley and Downing 5 11 9 82%
Forest Ave Waverley and Downing 5 18 11 61%
Forest Ave Ramona and Bryant 5 0 0 #DIV/0!
Forest Ave Ramona and Bryant 5 10 1 10%
Forest Ave Emerson and Ramona 5 0 6 #DIV/0!
Forest Ave Emerson and Ramona 5 10 6 60%
Forest Ave High and Emerson 5 8 8 100%
Forest Ave High and Emerson 5 10 10 100%
Forest Ave Alma and High 5 8 8 100%
Forest Ave Alma and High * 8 8 100%
Downing Ln Forest and Homer Business Parking 10 3 30%
Downing Ln Forest and Homer Business Parking 15 3 20%
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Attachment F - April 2023
Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
Homer Ave Webster and Middlefield * 17 11 65%
Homer Ave Webster and Middlefield * 16 15 94%
Homer Ave Cowper and Webster * 14 11 79%
Homer Ave Cowper and Webster * 15 8 53%
Homer Ave Downing and Cowper * 5 2 40%
Homer Ave Kipling and Cowper 5 9 2 22%
Homer Ave Waverley and Downing 5 13 5 38%
Homer Ave Waverley and Kipling 5 7 5 71%
Homer Ave Bryant and Waverley 5 20 10 50%
Homer Ave Bryant and Waverley 5 16 9 56%
Homer Ave Ramona and Bryant 5 7 4 57%
Homer Ave Ramona and Bryant 5 10 7 70%
Homer Ave Emerson and Ramona 5 9 8 89%
Homer Ave Emerson and Ramona 5 9 8 89%
Homer Ave High and Emerson 5 7 5 71%
Homer Ave High and Emerson 5 6 6 100%
Homer Ave Alma and High 5 0 0 #DIV/0!
Homer Ave Alma and High * 0 0 #DIV/0!
Kingsley Ave Fulton and Guinda * 10 2 20%
Kingsley Ave Fulton and Guinda * 9 2 22%
Kingsley Ave Middlefield and Fulton * 9 2 22%
Kingsley Ave Middlefield and Fulton * 8 1 13%
Kingsley Ave Byron and Middlefield * 11 0 0%
Kingsley Ave Byron and Middlefield 8 8 3 38%
Kingsley Ave Webster and Byron 8 8 5 63%
Kingsley Ave Webster and Byron 8 10 3 30%
Kingsley Ave Cowper and Webster 8 19 7 37%
Kingsley Ave Cowper and Webster 8 20 10 50%
Kingsley Ave Waverley and Cowper 8 18 12 67%
Kingsley Ave Waverley and Cowper 8 20 9 45%
Kingsley Ave Bryant and Waverley 8 19 10 53%
Kingsley Ave Bryant and Waverley 8 19 1 5%
Kingsley Ave Ramona and Bryant 8 13 2 15%
Kingsley Ave Emerson and Ramona 8 16 2 13%
Kingsley Ave Ramona and Bryant 8 11 1 9%
Kingsley Ave Emerson and Ramona 8 8 1 13%
Lincoln Ave High and Emerson 8 8 4 50%
Lincoln Ave High and Emerson 8 10 4 40%
Lincoln Ave Alma and High 8 8 3 38%
Lincoln Ave Alma and High 8 8 0 0%
Emerson St Everett and Lytton 8 14 9 64%
Emerson St Everett and Lytton 8 13 10 77%
Emerson St Lytton and University 8 16 5 31%
Emerson St Lytton and University 8 18 9 50%
Emerson St University and Hamilton 8 17 8 47%
Emerson St University and Hamilton 1 21 13 62%
Emerson St Hamilton and Forest 1 13 11 85%
Emerson St Hamilton and Forest * 23 12 52%
Emerson St Forest and Homer * 15 14 93%
Emerson St Forest and Homer * 17 14 82%
Emerson St Homer and Channing * 16 10 63%
Emerson St Homer and Channing * 13 7 54%
Emerson St Channing and Addison * 14 4 29%
Emerson St Channing and Addison * 13 7 54%
Emerson St Addison and Lincoln * 18 2 11%
Emerson St Addison and Lincoln * 18 9 50%
Emerson St Lincoln and Kingsley * 14 2 14%
Emerson St Lincoln and Kingsley * 15 8 53%
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Attachment F - April 2023
Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment F - April 2023 Downtown area Occupancy Counts
High St Lincoln and Embarcadero * 10 3 30%
High St Lincoln and Embarcadero 8 11 4 36%
High St Addison and Lincoln 8 12 4 33%
High St Addison and Lincoln 8 11 8 73%
High St Channing and Addison 8 12 2 17%
High St Channing and Addison 8 11 5 45%
High St Homer and Channing 8 17 8 47%
High St Homer and Channing 8 15 9 60%
High St Forest and Homer 8 17 11 65%
High St Forest and Homer * 13 9 69%
High St Hamilton and Forest * 14 8 57%
High St Hamilton and Forest * 14 13 93%
High St University and Hamilton * 11 6 55%
High St University and Hamilton * 17 10 59%
High St Lytton and University * 15 9 60%
High St Lytton and University * 10 4 40%
High St Everett and Lytton * 11 6 55%
High St Everett and Lytton * 10 6 60%
High St Hawthorne and Everett * 15 5 33%
High St Hawthorne and Everett * 12 5 42%
Addison Ave Ramona and Bryant * 9 4 44%
Addison Ave Ramona and Bryant 1 8 3 38%
Addison Ave Emerson and Ramona 1 10 4 40%
Addison Ave Emerson and Ramona 2 9 4 44%
Addison Ave High and Emerson 2 7 6 86%
Addison Ave High and Emerson 2 9 7 78%
Addison Ave Alma and High 7 8 6 75%
Addison Ave Alma and High 7 8 7 88%
Addison Ave Bryant and Scott 7 10 4 40%
Addison Ave Bryant and Scott 7 10 3 30%
Scott St Dead End and Addison 7 9 4 44%
Scott St Dead End and Addison 8 8 3 38%
Ramona St Lytton and University * 14 9 64%
Waverley St Ruthven and Hawthorne 7 9 3 33%
Lincoln Ave Hamilton and Dana 7 9 5 56%
Lytton Ave Webster and Byron 3 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ramona St Homer and Channing * 17 11 65%
Palo Alto Ave Webster and Byron 4 12 2 17%
Palo Alto Ave Byron and Middlefield 4 7 2 29%
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Attachment F - April 2023
Downtown area
Occupancy Counts
Item AA1: Staff Report Pg. 34 Packet Pg. 104 of 109
Attachment G - April 2023 Cal Ave area Occupancy Counts
Street Between Area 2019 Supply 12:00 PM Occupancy
Mariposa Ave Churchill and Miramonte Southgate 30 1 3%
Mariposa Ave Miramonte and Castilleja Southgate 28 8 29%
Castileja Ave Sequoia and Castilleja Southgate 5 1 20%
Sequioa Ave Castilleja and Escobita Southgate 10 3 30%
Sequioa Ave Escobita and Madrono Southgate 9 2 22%
Sequioa Ave Madrono and Portola Southgate 12 1 8%
Portola Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 17 3 18%
Miramonte Ave El Camino Real and Portola Southgate 9 2 22%
El Camino Real Miramonte and El Camino Real Southgate 15 0 0%
Miramonte Ave El Camino Real and Portola Southgate 8 3 38%
El Camino Real Churchill and Miramonte Southgate 20 4 20%
Churchill Ave El Camino Real and Madrono Southgate 18 12 67%
Churchill Ave Madrono and Castilleja Southgate 9 4 44%
Churchill Ave Castilleja and Mariposa Southgate 4 0 0%
Park Blvd El Camino Real and Park EPM 19 9 47%
Park Blvd Birch and Castilleja EPM 15 4 27%
Park Blvd Castilleja and Park EPM 4 1 25%
Park Blvd Leland and Stanford EPM 16 11 69%
Park Blvd Stanford and Oxford EPM 11 4 36%
Park Blvd Oxford and College EPM 14 4 29%
Park Blvd College and Cambridge EPM 12 3 25%
Park Blvd Cambridge and California EPM 12 4 33%
California Ave Park and Loop EPM 7 5 71%
California Ave Park and Loop EPM 15 6 40%
Park Blvd California and Sherman EPM 11 8 73%
Park Blvd Sherman and Grant EPM 9 5 56%
Park Blvd Grant and Sheridan EPM 10 3 30%
Sheridan Ave Birch and Park EPM 11 6 55%
Sheridan Ave Ash and Birch EPM 9 5 56%
Ash St Sheridan and Oregon Expressway EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ash St Sheridan and Oregon Expressway EPM 8 5 63%
Sheridan Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 18 6 33%
El Camino Real Sheridan and Oregon Expressway EPM 4 0 0%
El Camino Real Grant and Sheridan EPM 14 3 21%
El Camino Real Sherman and Grant EPM 12 4 33%
El Camino Real California and Sherman EPM 10 2 20%
El Camino Real Cambridge and California EPM 6 1 17%
El Camino Real College and Cambridge EPM 12 3 25%
El Camino Real Oxford and College Southgate 13 3 23%
Castilleja Ave Churchill and Manzaanita EPM 3 1 33%
El Camino Real Stanford and Oxford EPM 12 9 75%
El Camino Real Leland and Stanford EPM 8 4 50%
El Camino Real Park and Leland EPM 12 13 108%
Castilleja Ave Churchill and Manzaanita Southgate 4 0 0%
Castilleja Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 17 0 0%
Castilleja Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 16 0 0%
Castilleja Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 22 2 9%
Mariposa Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 35 4 11%
El Camino Real Park to Park EPM 10 7 70%
Mariposa Ave Churchill and Miramonte Southgate 28 2 7%
Castilleja Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 18 4 22%
Sequoia Ave Escobita and Castilleja Southgate 9 1 11%
Escobita Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 21 5 24%
Escobita Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 17 3 18%
Escobita Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 20 4 20%
Escobita Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 17 3 18%
Madrono Ave Churchill and Manzaanita Southgate 7 0 0%
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Attachment G - April 2023
California Ave area
Occupancy Counts
Item AA1: Staff Report Pg. 35 Packet Pg. 105 of 109
Attachment G - April 2023 Cal Ave area Occupancy Counts
Madrono Ave Churchill and Manzaanita Southgate 9 1 11%
Madrono Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 14 3 21%
Madrono Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 13 2 15%
Madrono Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 16 2 13%
Madrono Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 17 4 24%
Sequoia Ave Madrono and Escobita Southgate 7 1 14%
Sequoia Ave Portola and Madrono Southgate 7 1 14%
Portolo Ave Miramonte and Sequoia Southgate 14 2 14%
Miramonte Ave Portola and Madrono Southgate 9 1 11%
Miramonte Ave Portola and Madrono Southgate 10 0 0%
Miramonte Ave Madrono and Escobita Southgate 9 1 11%
Miramonte Ave Madrono and Escobita Southgate 9 0 0%
Miramonte Ave Escobita and Castilleja Southgate 10 1 10%
Miramonte Ave Escobita and Castilleja Southgate 6 2 33%
Miramonte Ave Castilleja and Mariposa Southgate 10 1 10%
Miramonte Ave Castilleja and Mariposa Southgate 9 3 33%
Manzanita Ave Escobita and Castilleja Southgate 3 0 0%
Manzanita Ave Escobita and Castilleja Southgate 3 0 0%
Manzanita Ave Madrono and Escobita Southgate 10 2 20%
Manzanita Ave Madrono and Escobita Southgate 10 2 20%
Manzanita Ave Portola and Madrono Southgate 9 4 44%
Manzanita Ave Portola and Madrono Southgate 8 2 25%
Portola Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 13 3 23%
Portola Ave Manzanita and Miramonte Southgate 11 1 9%
Park Blvd El Camino Real and Park EPM 13 5 38%
Park Ave El Camino Real and Park EPM 18 11 61%
Park Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 3 3 100%
Park Ave Ash and Birch EPM 11 6 55%
Ash St Park and Leland EPM 13 2 15%
Ash St Park and Leland EPM 12 7 58%
Ash St Leland and Stanford EPM 11 4 36%
Ash St Leland and Stanford EPM 12 3 25%
Ash St Stanford and Oxford EPM 10 1 10%
Ash St Stanford and Oxford EPM 11 0 0%
Ash St Oxford and College EPM 12 9 75%
Ash St Oxford and College EPM 11 3 27%
Ash St California and Sherman EPM 5 5 100%
Ash St California and Sherman EPM 11 8 73%
Ash St Sherman and Grant EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ash St Sherman and Grant EPM 9 6 67%
Ash St Grant and Sheridan EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Ash St Grant and Sheridan EPM 9 4 44%
Birch St Park and Leland EPM 10 1 10%
Birch St Park and Leland EPM 10 2 20%
Birch St Leland and Stanford EPM 12 8 67%
Birch St Leland and Stanford EPM 11 3 27%
Birch St Stanford and Oxford EPM 12 1 8%
Birch St Stanford and Oxford EPM 12 2 17%
Birch St Oxford and College EPM 9 2 22%
Birch St Oxford and College EPM 9 2 22%
Birch St College and Cambridge EPM 9 6 67%
Birch St College and Cambridge EPM 9 4 44%
Birch St Cambridge and California EPM 8 5 63%
Birch St Cambridge and California EPM 7 4 57%
Birch St California and Sherman EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Birch St California and Sherman EPM 8 8 100%
Birch St Sherman and Grant EPM 6 1 17%
Birch St Sherman and Grant EPM 9 3 33%
Birch St Grant and Sheridan EPM 9 3 33%
Birch St Grant and Sheridan EPM 12 3 25%
Sheridan Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 13 5 38%
Sheridan Ave Ash and Birch EPM 9 5 56%
Sheridan Ave Birch and Park EPM 10 4 40%
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Attachment G - April 2023
California Ave area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment G - April 2023 Cal Ave area Occupancy Counts
Park Blvd Grant and Sheridan EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Park Blvd Sherman and Grant EPM 7 3 43%
Park Blvd California and Sherman EPM 5 3 60%
Park Blvd Cambridge and California EPM 7 0 0%
Park Blvd College and Cambridge EPM 9 2 22%
Park Blvd Oxford and College EPM 12 1 8%
Park Blvd Stanford and Oxford EPM 11 2 18%
Park Blvd Leland and Stanford EPM 13 3 23%
Park Blvd Birch and Leland EPM 22 3 14%
Leland Ave Birch and Park EPM 8 1 13%
Leland Ave Birch and Park EPM 9 4 44%
Leland Ave Ash and Birch EPM 19 9 47%
Leland Ave Ash and Birch EPM 21 5 24%
Leland Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 8 4 50%
Leland Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 8 6 75%
Stanford Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 12 4 33%
Stanford Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 11 8 73%
Stanford Ave Ash and Birch EPM 16 7 44%
Stanford Ave Ash and Birch EPM 16 9 56%
Stanford Ave Birch and Park EPM 17 5 29%
Stanford Ave Birch and Park EPM 18 2 11%
Oxford Ave Birch and Park EPM 15 3 20%
Oxford Ave Birch and Park EPM 16 8 50%
Oxford Ave Ash and Birch EPM 23 5 22%
Oxford Ave Ash and Birch EPM 20 4 20%
Oxford Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 14 4 29%
Oxford Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 14 5 36%
College Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 18 6 33%
College Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 16 3 19%
College Ave Ash and Birch EPM 9 4 44%
College Ave Ash and Birch EPM 19 5 26%
College Ave Birch and Birch EPM 10 3 30%
College Ave Birch and Park EPM 17 6 35%
College Ave Birch and Park EPM 17 6 35%
Cambridge Ave Birch and Park EPM 20 10 50%
Cambridge Ave Birch and Park EPM 17 4 24%
Cambridge Ave Mimosa and Birch EPM 16 12 75%
Cambridge Ave Mimosa and Birch EPM 17 10 59%
Cambridge Ave El Camino Real and Mimosa EPM 11 7 64%
Cambridge Ave El Camino Real and Mimosa EPM 13 13 100%
California Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 12 0 Road Closed
California Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 15 0 Road Closed
California Ave Ash and Birch EPM 13 0 Road Closed
California Ave Ash and Birch EPM 13 0 Road Closed
California Ave Birch and Park EPM 19 16 84%
California Ave Birch and Park EPM 16 14 88%
California Ave Park and Park EPM 4 0 0%
Sherman Ave Park and Dead End EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Sherman Ave Park and Dead End EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Sherman Ave Birch and Park EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Sherman Ave Birch and Park EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Sherman Ave Ash and Birch EPM 10 4 40%
Sherman Ave Ash and Birch EPM 9 7 78%
Sherman Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 22 14 64%
Sherman Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 14 8 57%
Grant Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 25 4 16%
Grant Ave El Camino Real and Ash EPM 16 7 44%
Grant Ave Ash and Birch EPM 12 7 58%
Grant Ave Ash and Birch EPM 15 2 13%
Grant Ave Birch and Park EPM 0 0 #DIV/0!
Grant Ave Birch and Park EPM 35 13 37%
Castilleja Ave Mariposa and Park EPM/Southgate 0 0 #DIV/0!
Castilleja Ave Mariposa and Park EPM/Southgate 9 3 33%
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California Ave area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment G - April 2023 Cal Ave area Occupancy Counts
Grant Ave Park and Corner EPM 4 2 50%
Grant Ave Park and Corner EPM 7 1 14%
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California Ave area
Occupancy Counts
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Attachment G - April 2023 Cal Ave area Occupancy Counts Item AA1
Attachment G - April 2023
California Ave area
Occupancy Counts
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