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Special Meeting Agenda: May 22, 2018
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6:00 PM
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1. Review and Recommendation to City Council on Proposed 2019-2023 Capital
Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Plan Compliance
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Staff Report (ID # 9256)
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 5/22/2018
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Community Environment
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: Review of 2019-2023 CIP for Comprehensive Plan Consistency
Title: Review and Recommendation to City Council on Proposed
2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Plan
Compliance
From: Hillary Gitelman
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action:
1. Recommend to the Finance Committee and City Council that the proposed 2019-2023
Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) listed in Attachment B are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan 2030 policies and programs.
Report Summary
Each year, the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) is required to review the
proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and
forward its recommendations to the Finance Committee and City Council. The 2019-2023
Proposed Capital Improvement Plan consists of a total of 209 CIPs, including 20 new CIPs. These
new projects have been reviewed by staff and found to be consistent with the newly adopted
Comprehensive Plan. There are no substantive changes in policies that would cause any of the
previously reviewed projects to be determined inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
however, staff has updated policy and program references.
Background
The PTC is required to annually review the proposed CIPs for consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan and forward its recommendations to the Finance Committee and City
Council. The authority for this review is contained in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section
19.04.040 that states that “the planning commission shall submit an annual report to the
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council regarding the capital improvement program, which shall review each project for its
conformity to the master plan; review the program as a whole in order to suggest any
improvement in economy or efficiency which might be effected through the combining of
various projects; and suggest any needed improvements which do not appear in the program.”
Thus, the PTC’s purview includes the review of all proposed new CIPs, as well as identifying if
there are CIPs deemed to be missing from the list.
The PTC communicates its findings through a letter to the City Council via the Finance
Committee. A draft letter reflecting staff’s recommendations (Attachment A) has been
prepared for consideration and can be revised accordingly to reflect the PTC action. The PTC’s
recommendation for FY 2019 will be presented to the Finance Committee at the budget hearing
on May 23, 2018 and the City Council is scheduled to adopt both the Operating and Capital
budgets for Fiscal Year 2019 on June 18, 2018.
Discussion
This section of the staff report provides an overview of the new 2019 CIPs, the FY 2019 funding
amount, and the types of funds used to finance the projects.
The combined FY 2019 proposed Capital Budget is $211.7 million. This includes Capital
Improvement Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds. The proposed FY 2019
budget is 22.4% ($38.8 million) more than the 2018 adopted Capital Budget of $172.9 million.
The overall 2019-2023 CIP budget is $738.0 million, an increase of $134.5 million, or 22.2%,
compared to the FY 2018-2022 adopted CIP budget of $603.5 million.
New Capital Improvement Projects
The 2019-2023 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan identifies a total of 209 projects with their
funding details. Of these projects, 20 CIPs (approximately 10 percent) are appearing in the
budget for the first time. Before being included in the proposed Capital Budget, projects were
reviewed for potential health and safety implications, consistency with Council priorities, the
Council approved Infrastructure Plan, and alignment with historical expenditure levels for
recurring projects. Each of the new projects has also been reviewed to ensure consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan. The projects listed below have been organized by fund types,
including a brief description and summary of the programmed funding. More information about
the projects can be found on the project pages in the FY 2019 Capital Budget document.
Capital Improvement Fund
1. Animal Shelter Renovation – This project provides funding for interim facility
improvements which includes expanding and remodeling the medical suite and
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providing a new 900 square foot modular building for office space and educational
programs for the public. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.8 million; Five Year CIP: $0.8 million)
2. City Hall Space Planning – This project provides funding for space planning to
determine future workgroup space needs and programming for the City Hall office
building. The scope of this project is limited to initial space planning. Following
completion of space planning, additional funding will be required to design and
construct renovations to the affected areas. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five Year
CIP: $0.1 million)
3. Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption System Pilot – This project provides
funding for the purchase and implementation of an emergency vehicle preemption
system pilot project. The system will integrate with the City’s current traffic signal
management system and with the City’s computer-aided emergency response dispatch
system to provide safer and quicker response times for emergency vehicles. This pilot
will provide central management and dispatch-based emergency vehicle pre-emption
for 25 intersections throughout the City. Following completion of the pilot and
evaluation of the effectiveness, additional funding would be required to outfit more
intersections throughout the City. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.6 million; Five Year CIP: $0.6
million)
4. Fire and Utilities Trench Training Facility – This project provides funding for the Fire and
Utilities Departments to collaborate on building a State Certified Trench and Confined
Space Training Facility at the Municipal Services Center to be used by each department
to expand training and safety programs. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five Year CIP:
$0.1 million)
5. Water, Gas, Wastewater Office Remodel – This project provides funding for minor
renovations to the Utilities Water Gas Wastewater (WGW) office space at the Municipal
Service Center to replace aging cubicle furniture. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five
Year CIP: $0.8 million)
Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund
6. Cubberley Building Management Systems – This project provides funding for
replacement of the Building Management System (BMS) controls for the Pavilion,
Theater, Wing I, and Gyms A and B boiler rooms at the Cubberley Community Center.
The old BMS is no longer supported by the City's IT department or the BMS vendor. The
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new BMS controls will align these buildings with the City’s current standard BMS. (Fiscal
Year 2019: $0.4 million; Five Year CIP: $0.4 million)
Electric Fund
7. Colorado Power Station Equipment Upgrades – This project will replace aging
peripheral equipment used on the substation transformer banks at the Colorado Power
Station. The Colorado Power Station is the 115kV/60kV transmission side of the
Colorado Substation, which transforms the electricity to a lower voltage for distribution.
The tanks and radiators are rusty and the paint is chalky and faded, lending to
breakdown of the steel. In addition, minor oil leaks are a potential environmental
hazard if the oil migrates to the ground and into storm water. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.9
million; Five Year CIP: $0.9 million)
8. Colorado Substation Site Improvements – This project will make modifications to the
substation driveways and fence to provide adequate ingress and egress for utility
vehicles used for maintenance and repair as well as building concrete barriers between
transformers #1 and #3. Transformers #1 and #3 are situated in close proximity to each
other and in recent years, it has become apparent that catastrophic failure of an
adjacent power transformer can physically affect and damage the other, so it is prudent
to guard against such events by erecting concrete barriers between the transformers.
(Fiscal Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five Year CIP: $0.5 million)
9. Hopkins Substation 4/12 kV Conversion – This project will fund the conversion of the
distribution system connected to the Hopkins Substation from 4 kV to 12 kV in several
phases. The future conversion of the Hopkins Substation from 4 kV to 12 kV requires
that all the areas currently served at 4 kV from the Hopkins Substation be converted to
12 kV. This project will improve operating flexibility of the system and service reliability
and back-up to customers in downtown and other adjacent areas. (Fiscal Year 2019:
$0.0 million; Five Year CIP: $5.8 million)
10. Rebuild Underground District 30 – This project will rebuild and replace the underground
electric system in the area of the City bounded by San Francisquito Creek, Edgewood
Drive, Island Drive, Hamilton Avenue, Center Drive, Dana Avenue, Alester Avenue and
Jackson Drive. Work will include the replacement of deteriorated electrical cable,
transformers, switches and enclosures. Rebuild of this area is being done ahead of other
older underground areas to facilitate the 4/12 kV conversions needed for changes at
Hopkins Substation (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five Year CIP: $1.3 million)
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11. Wood Pole Replacement – This project will fund the annual replacement of deteriorated
wood poles used to support overhead utility lines throughout the City of Palo Alto.
Though poles are inspected, tested and treated to maintain their integrity, over time
poles will deteriorate to the point that they are no longer safe for utility workers.
Replacement of wood poles has typically been funded under the Electric System
Improvement project; however, a new specific project for pole replacement is being
established to give pole replacement a higher priority, as poles are getting older, and to
ensure proper funding is approved and allocated each year. (Fiscal Year 2019: $1.5
million; Five Year CIP: $7.5 million)
Storm Drainage Fund
12. Corporation Way System Upgrades and Pump Station – This project provides funding
for the design of a new small pump station with 25 cubic feet per second capacity and
upgrade of 700 linear feet of storm drain pipe to 30-inch High Density Polyethylene. The
invert elevations of the existing storm drain lines are lower than the outfall, and as a
result, this area is subject to flooding problems. Adding a pump in advance of the outfall
will eliminate the routine flooding along East Bayshore Road, and upsizing the pipe from
21 inches will also eliminate ponding and increase capacity to convey runoff from a 10-
year storm event. This project was listed as item #2 in the ballot measure approved by
Palo Alto voters in April 2017 to establish the Storm Water Management Fee. (Fiscal
Year 2019: $0.1 million; Five Year CIP: $3.1 million)
13. Loma Verde Avenue Trunk Line Improvements – This project provides funding to
upgrade 1,750 linear feet of storm drain pipe with 51-inch High Density Polyethylene
and replace associated catch basins, laterals and manholes. Upsizing the pipe from 36
inches will eliminate ponding and increase capacity to convey runoff from a 10-year
storm event in the Midtown and Palo Verde neighborhoods. This project was ranked as
a highest priority on the Storm Drain Master Plan, and will be funded by the Storm
Water Management Fee approved via a ballot measure by Palo Alto voters in April 2017.
(Fiscal Year 2019: $2.4 million; Five Year CIP: $2.5 million)
Technology Fund
14. City Council Chambers Upgrade (Reserve) – This project provides a reserve to fund an
upgrade of the outdated electronic equipment in the Council Chambers to help address
technical issues and ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements. Funding will be used to replace and upgrade outdated Audio/Visual
equipment, upgrade the broadcast booth, overhead display equipment, and dais
equipment (including a supportable voting system), and integrate the system with other
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City Hall meeting rooms and select library meeting rooms to enable live viewing and/or
broadcasting from multiple locations. (Fiscal Year 2019: $1.7 million; Five Year CIP: $1.7
million)
15. Enterprise Resource Planning Upgrade (Reserve) – This project provides a reserve to
fund the replacement of the City’s existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
and Customer Information System (CIS) with a best-fit solution to better meet the City's
needs. The replacement of the existing ERP is anticipated to address a number of issues,
including a lower investment to maintain and support the system, a more user friendly
system with faster response, and automation of additional business processes. (Fiscal
Year 2019: $1.3 million; Five Year CIP: $5.0 million)
Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund
16. Scheduled Vehicle and Equipment Replacement - Fiscal Year 2023 – This project
provides funding for the existing City fleet vehicles and equipment scheduled for
replacement in Fiscal Year 2023. The ongoing replacement of City fleet vehicles and
equipment is prescribed by the City's policy for vehicle replacement, which includes
guidelines based on age, mileage accumulation, and obsolescence. Timely replacement
of vehicles lowers maintenance costs, helps to maintain or even increase the
productivity of client departments, and allows the City to take advantage of new
technology. (Fiscal Year 2019: $0.0 million; Five Year CIP: $3.6 million)
Wastewater Treatment Fund
17. Advanced Water Purification Facility – This project provides funding for an Advanced
Water Purification Facility to further improve the quality of the tertiary-treated recycled
water by microfiltration or ultrafiltration followed by reverse osmosis to reduce the
level of total dissolved solids (TDS). This project is in line with an Environmental Impact
Report adopted by the City Council in 2015 for the Phase III Recycled Water Pipeline to
South Palo Alto and Stanford research-park which specifically mentioned recycled water
quality would be improved through additional treatment at the Plant to lower TDS.
(Fiscal Year 2019: $1.0 million; Five Year CIP: $23.3 million)
18. Plant Repair, Retrofit, and Equipment Replacement – This project provides funding for
the assessment, repair, and retrofit of the Plant’s concrete and metal structures; the
replacement of necessary Plant equipment and ancillary facilities to maintain treatment
reliability and existing infrastructure; and the replacement of large diameter flow
meters built into the wastewater treatment system on sewers, pipes, and water lines.
Tasks and funding previously budgeted in three separate maintenance related projects
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will now be consolidated and budgeted in this one recurring project. (Fiscal Year 2019:
$4.3 million; Five Year CIP: $17.2 million)
19. Secondary Treatment Upgrades – This project provides funding for upgrades to the
Secondary Treatment process at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant. The existing
Secondary Treatment process has two main components; the Fixed Film Reactors (FFR)
and the Activated Sludge (AS) Process. This project includes the reconstruction of the AS
process, rehabilitation of the AS Aeration Basins and the elimination of the FFRs. (Fiscal
Year 2019: $1.5 million; Five Year CIP: $30.6 million)
Water Fund
20. Mayfield Reservoir Subgrade and Venting Repair – This project provides funding for
various repairs at the Mayfield Reservoir. During a recent inspection of the reservoir, it
was found that a large number of cracks had formed on the concrete slabs, indicating
potential problems with the structure and subgrade support. Furthermore, the
perimeter venting was also found inadequate for keeping debris out and preserving
water quality as required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). This
project will include excavation around and under the existing reservoir, backfill and
compaction of excavated areas, and installation of a new reservoir floor. The project will
also include State required improvements to the existing venting system. (Fiscal Year
2019: $0.2 million; Five Year CIP: $0.6 million)
Different City departments including Public Works, Utilities, and Transportation work together
ensuring that all the above CIPs are well coordinated. For example, with the use of the City’s
geographic information system (GIS) tool, staff can coordinate the work, flagging any streets
where work is scheduled to occur within five years of scheduled repaving. In particular, Public
Works and Utilities frequently work together to weigh priorities and reschedule work to ensure
coordination.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review
The proposed 20 new CIPs have been reviewed for compliance with the newly adopted
Comprehensive Plan 2030. The relationship of each new project to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan is established first by linking the project to an element and section of Comprehensive Plan.
Each new CIP was then reviewed for consistency with individual goals, policies or programs of
that element.
The new CIPs included in the budget this year are mostly for the general maintenance and
upkeep of City’s existing parks and community facilities and for making infrastructure
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improvements. A new major project added this year includes citywide repairing, retrofitting and
replacing equipment for wastewater treatment plants. Others include a CIP on Loma Verde
Avenue trunk line improvements, City Council chambers upgrade, and secondary wastewater
treatment upgrades.
About 55 percent of the new CIPs align with the Natural Environment Element of the
Comprehensive Plan with Goal N-4 on Water Resources section being cited the most. These
CIPs are for citywide storm drainage improvements, upgrading and increasing efficiency of
wastewater treatment and purification facilities. Another 35 percent of the new CIPs illustrate
compliance with the Community Services and Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan,
citing Goal C-4 focusing on maintenance of City’s parks and existing community facilities. The
remaining two CIPs (10 percent) are in compliance with the Natural Hazards section and Road
Safety section of the Safety and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approximately eight percent of the FY 2019 CIP budget is allocated for the new CIPs.
Attachment B provides a detailed list of all new CIPs along with the applicable Comprehensive
Plan element, goal, policy and/or program. It also includes the required board, commission
review and environmental assessment necessary for the projects. Attachment C lists the text of
all cited goals, policies and programs from the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan 2030 that
are relevant to the new CIPs listed in Attachment B.
City Council Priorities Consistency Review
The new 2019 CIPs are also reviewed for consistency with the 2018 City Council priorities. On
February 3, 2018 the City Council adopted four priorities for 2018 to focus their work effort.
These include:
Transportation
Housing
Budget and Finance (create an infrastructure funding plan)
Grade Separation (choose preferred alternative by end of year)
Nineteen of the proposed new CIPs are consistent with furthering the goals of the City Council’s
priority of Budget and Finance (create an infrastructure funding plan) allocating more than
$15.8 million and one CIP is aligned with the City Council priority of Transportation, investing a
total of $0.6 million.
Existing CIPs and Comprehensive Plan Consistency
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In addition to the new CIPs, the FY 2019 Proposed Capital Budget includes 189
existing/continuing CIPs from previous year cycles. All these existing/continuing CIPs have been
previously reviewed for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and, therefore, do not
require additional compliance review, as those previous findings are carried over to FY 2019
Proposed Capital Budget (Attachment D).
Approximately 92 percent of the total 2019 CIP budget, ($194 million), is allocated for the
continuing CIPs. The top three most cited Comprehensive Plan Elements for the existing CIPs
are Transportation, Natural Environment, and Community Services and Facilities Elements.
Figure 1 shows the distribution of the FY 2019 budget by Comprehensive Plan elements.
Community Services
and Facilities
27%
Landuse and
Community Design
6%
Natural Environment
32%
Safety
2%
Transportation
33%
Figure 1: 2019 Budget Allocations of All CIPs by Comprehensive Plan Elements
Source: City of Palo Alto Planning Department, 2018
Policy Implications
All the new CIPs have been reviewed and found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
2030 and the existing/continuing CIPs reviewed in previous years remain consistent. A list of all
the relevant Comprehensive Plan policies and programs cited is provided in Attachment C.
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Resource Impact
The impact on City resources from individual projects, both fiscal and operational, is addressed
in each project description, as noted in the Discussion section above.
Environmental Review
The review of the CIPs for Comprehensive Plan consistency is not a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Individual CIP projects may or may not be subject to CEQA.
The environmental determination will be made on each individual project at the time of project
implementation.
Report Authors & Contact Information PTC1 Liaison & Contact Information
Chitra Moitra, Planner Jonathan Lait, AICP, Assistant Director
(650) 329-2170 (650) 329-2679
chitra.moitra@cityofpaloalto.org jonathan.lait@cityofpaloalto.org
and
Paul Harper, Budget Manager
ASD Budget Operations
(650)-329-2367
paul.harper@cityofpaloalto.org
Attachments:
Attachment A: Draft PTC CIP Conformance Letter (2018) (PDF)
Attachment B: List of New 2019 CIPs (PDF)
Attachment D: FY 2019 Proposed Capital Budget (PDF)
Attachment C: Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs (PDF)
1 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org
May __, 2018
Honorable City Council
C/O City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
RE: Review of 2019-2023 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)
The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) reviewed the 2019-2023 proposed Capital
Improvement Plan on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 and determined that all of the new Capital
Improvement Projects included in the 2019-2023 Capital Budget are consistent with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan and recommended forwarding this finding to the City Council Finance
Committee and the City Council. The motion was made by Commissioner ___________and
seconded by Commissioner ____________. The motion was approved by a vote of __________.
Attached to this letter are recommendations from individual commissioners for consideration in next
year’s Capital Budget.
Respectfully submitted
Ed Lauing, Chair
Planning and Transportation Commission
Attachment
Recommendations for Inclusion in Next Year’s Capital Budget
Waiting for response.
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CB-19001 Cubberley Building
Management Systems PWD Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $356,807
Cubberley
Property
Infrastructure
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
None
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
EL-19001 Colorado Power Station
Equipment Upgrades UTL System
Rehabilitation No Active 2019 $900,000 Electric Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC Natural
Environment Energy N-7 N-7.4 N7.4.3
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
EL-19002 Colorado Substation Site
Improvements UTL System
Improvements No Active 2019 $100,000 Electric Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
EL-19003 Rebuild Underground
District 30 UTL System
Rehabilitation No Active 2019 $50,000 Electric Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC Natural
Environment Energy N-7 N-7.1
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
EL-19004 Wood Pole
Replacement UTL System
Improvements Yes Yes No $1,500,000 Electric Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC Natural
Environment Energy N-7 N-7.1
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
ATTACHMENT B
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EL-20000 Hopkins Substation 4/12
kV Conversion UTL System
Improvements Yes Yes No $0 Electric Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC Natural
Environment Energy N-7 N-7.1
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
FD-19000 Fire and Utilities Trench
Training Facility FIRE Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $110,000
Capital
Improvement
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC Safety Natural
Hazards S-2 S-2.1 S2.13.1
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
PE-19000 City Hall Space Planning PWD Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $77,932
Capital
Improvement
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
None
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
PE-19001 Water, Gas, Wastewater
Office Remodel PWD Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $72,737
Capital
Improvement
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
PE-19002 Animal Shelter
Renovation PWD Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $831,279
Capital
Improvement
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
PTC / ARB
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
PL-19000
Emergency Vehicle
Traffic Signal
Preemption System Pilot
PCE Traffic and
Transportation No Active 2019 $597,125
Capital
Improvement
Fund
Not
Applicable None Transportation Road Safety T-6 T-6.6 T6.6.1
Transportation
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Trunk Line
Improvements
PWD Capacity
Improvements No Active 2019 $2,430,913 Storm Drainage -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have an
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15302.
Storm
Drain
Oversight
Committee
Natural
Environment
Water
Resources N-4 N-4.13 N4.13.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
SD-21000
Corporation Way
System Upgrades and
Pump Station
PWD Capacity
Improvements No Active 2019 $40,000 Storm Drainage -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have an
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15302.
Storm
Drain
Oversight
Committee
Natural
Environment
Water
Resources N-4 N-4.13 N4.13.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
TE-19000
Enterprise Resource
Planning Upgrade
(Reserve)
ITD
Citywide
Technology
Upgrades and
Improvements
No Active 2019 $1,250,000 Technology
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
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Community
Services &
Facilities
Efficient and
Effective
Service
Delivery
C-1 C-1.3
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
TE-19001 City Council Chambers
Upgrade ITD
Citywide
Technology
Upgrades and
Improvements
No Active 2019 $1,713,708 Technology
Fund
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
None
Community
Services &
Facilities
Maintenance
of Parks and
Community
Facilities
C-3 C-3.2
Budget and
Finance (create an
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VR-23000
Scheduled Vehicle and
Equipment Replacement
- Fiscal Year 2023
PWD
Vehicle and
Equipment
Replacement
No Active 2019 $0
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Replacement &
Maintenance
Fund
Not
Applicable
Fleet
Review
Committee
Natural
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Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
WQ-19001 Secondary Treatment
Upgrades PWD System
Improvements No Active 2019 $1,545,109
Wastewater
Treatment -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC /
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Drainage
Oversight
Committee
Natural
Environment
Water
Resources N-4 N-4.16
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
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Plant Repair, Retrofit,
and Equipment
Replacement
PWD System
Improvements Yes Active 2019 $4,272,232
Wastewater
Treatment -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
under Section
15301.
UAC /
Storm
Drainage
Oversight
Committee
Natural
Environment
Water
Resources N-4 N-4.16
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
WQ-19003 Advanced Water
Purification Facility PWD System
Improvements No Active 2019 $1,030,073
Wastewater
Treatment -
Operating
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to the
existing EIR
completed in
2015 for the
expansion of
the Palo Alto
recycled
water
distribution
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Oversight
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Environment
Water
Resources N-4 N-4.17
Budget and
Finance (create an
infrastructure funding
plan)
WS-19000
Mayfield Reservoir
Subgrade and Venting
Repair
UTL Buildings and
Facilities No Active 2019 $200,000 Water Fund -
Operating
This project is
expected to
have a
possible
exemption
from CEQA
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15301.
UAC Natural
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Source: City of Palo Alto Planning Department
Attachment D
Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Capital Budget
containing the Capital Improvement Projects can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
FY 2019 Proposed Capital Budget
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 1
ATTACHMENT C
List of Cited 2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
GOAL C-1 Deliver community services effectively and efficiently.
Policy C-1.3 Streamline and improve delivery and provision of services and to meet the changing needs
of our population.
Program C1.3.1 Develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on demographics, use
of community service facilities and needs of the community as related to parks, open spaces,
recreation, arts and culture.
Policy C-1.8 Ensure that public facilities comply or exceed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC
GOAL C-2 Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and high quality service to the public among City of
Palo Alto officials and employees.
Policy C-2.2 Strive for continuous improvement in the delivery of City services in a manner that creates
and reinforces positive relationships among City employees, residents, businesses and other
stakeholders. Treat all with care, respect and dignity, emphasizing mutual responsibility.
MAINTENANCE OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
GOAL C-3 Recognize the intrinsic value and everyday importance of our parks and community centers,
libraries, civic buildings and cultural assets by investing in their maintenance and improvement.
Policy C-3.2 Reinvest in aging facilities to improve their usefulness and appearance. Avoid deferred
maintenance of City infrastructure.
Policy C-3.3 Maintain and enhance existing park and recreation facilities consistent with the adopted
Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan, as amended, which is incorporated here by
reference.
PLANNING FOR PARKS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
GOAL C-4 Plan for a future in which our parks, open spaces, libraries, public art and community facilities
thrive and adapt to the growth and change of Palo Alto.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 2
Policy C-4.2 Strategically locate new public facilities and parks to serve all residents in the City.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
OPEN SPACE
GOAL N-1 Protect, conserve and enhance Palo Alto’s citywide system of open space, including
connected and accessible natural and urban habitats, ecosystems and natural resources, providing a
source of public health, natural beauty and enjoyment for Palo Alto residents.
WATER RESOURCES
GOAL N-4 Water resources and infrastructure that are managed to sustain plant and animal life, support
urban activities, and protect public health and safety
Policy N-4.1 Maintain a safe, clean and reliable long-term supply of water for Palo Alto.
Policy N-4.13 Encourage Low Impact Development (LID) measures to limit the amount of pavement and
impervious surface in new development and increase the retention, treatment and infiltration of urban
stormwater runoff. Include LID measures in major remodels, public projects and recreation projects
where practical.
Program N4.13.2 Develop and implement a green stormwater infrastructure plan with the goal
to treat and infiltrate stormwater.
Policy N-4.16 Provide, maintain and operate wastewater treatment facilities, including maintaining
adequate capacity at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) located in Palo Alto, to
accommodate projected economic and population growth. Ensure that the plant operates in compliance
with applicable local, State, and federal clean water, clean air, and health and safety regulatory
requirements.
Policy N-4.17 Improve source control, treatment, and distribution of recycled water, including reducing
the salinity of recycled water, to maximize its use.
AIR QUALITY
GOAL N-5 Clean, healthful air for Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Policy N-5.1 Support regional, State, and federal programs that improve air quality in the Bay Area
because of its critical importance to a healthy Palo Alto.
ENERGY
GOAL N-7 A clean, efficient energy supply that makes use of cost-effective renewable resources.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 3
Policy N-7.1 Continue to procure carbon neutral energy for both long-term and short-term energy
supplies, including renewable and hydroelectric resources, while investing in cost-effective energy
efficiency and energy conservation programs
Policy N-7.4 Maximize the conservation and efficient use of energy in new and existing residences and
other buildings in Palo Alto.
Program N7.4.3 Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation measures into construction,
maintenance and City operation and procurement practices
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
GOAL T-1 Create a sustainable transportation system, complemented by a mix of land uses, that
emphasizes walking, bicycling, use of public transportation and other methods to reduce GHG emissions
and the use of single-occupancy motor vehicles.
Policy T-1.5 Support the introduction of autonomous, shared, clean motor vehicles with the goals of
improving roadway safety (especially for vulnerable road users), improving traffic operations, supporting
core mass transit routes, reducing air pollution and GHG emissions, enhancing transportation
opportunities for the disadvantaged and reclaiming valuable land dedicated to motor vehicle
transportation and parking.
Policy T-1.7 Advocate for transit providers to coordinate train, bus and shuttle schedules at multi-modal
transit stations, and other transit information centers, to enable efficient transfer among public transit
modes.
Policy T-1.16 Promote personal transportation vehicles an alternative to cars (e.g. bicycles, skateboards,
roller blades) to get to work, school, shopping, recreational facilities and transit stops.
Policy T-1.19 Provide facilities that encourage and support bicycling and walking.
Program T1.19.2 Prioritize investments for enhanced pedestrian access and bicycle use within
Palo Alto and to/from surrounding communities, including by incorporating improvements from
related City plans, for example the 2012 Palo Alto Bicycle + Pedestrian Transportation Plan and
the Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan, as amended, into the Capital Improvements
Program.
Program T1.19.4 Encourage the use of bike sharing, and the provision of required infrastructure
throughout Palo Alto, especially at transit stations and stops, job centers, community centers
and other destinations.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 4
TRAFFIC DELAY AND CONGESTION
GOAL T-2 Decrease delay, congestion and VMT with a priority on our worst intersections and our peak
commute times, including school traffic.
Policy T-2.1 Working with congestion management authorities including the VTA and the City/County
Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), implement traffic management strategies
and technologies, such as signal coordination, centralized traffic control and real-time travel
information, to reduce traffic congestion in and around Palo Alto.
Program T2.1.1 Implement computerized traffic management systems to improve traffic flow
when feasible.
STREETS
GOAL T-3 Maintain an efficient roadway network for all users.
Policy T-3.1 Maintain a hierarchy of streets that includes freeways, expressways, arterials, residential
arterials, collector streets and local streets, balancing the needs of all users in a safe and appropriate
manner.
Policy T-3.5 When constructing or modifying roadways, plan for use of the roadway by all users.
Policy T-3.15 Pursue grade separation of rail crossings along the rail corridor as a City priority.
Program T3.15.1 Undertake studies and outreach necessary to advance grade separation of
Caltrain to become a “shovel ready” project and strongly advocate for adequate State, regional
and federal funding for design and construction of railroad grade separations.
MOTOR VEHICLE AND BICYCLE PARKING
GOAL T-5 Encourage attractive, convenient, efficient and innovative parking solutions for all users.
Policy T-5.2 Continue to implement a comprehensive program of parking supply and demand
management strategies citywide to optimize the use of existing parking spaces.
Program T5.2.1 Use technology to help identify parking availability and make it easy to pay any
parking fees.
Program T5.2.3 Implement Council-adopted recommendations from the parking management
study for the Downtown area, which address the feasibility of removing color-coded parking
zones, and dynamic pricing and management policies to prioritize short-term parking spaces
closest to the commercial core for customers, garage parking for employees and neighborhood
parking for residents
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 5
Policy T-5.7 Require new or redesigned parking lots to optimize pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Policy T-5.11 Work to protect residential areas from parking impacts of nearby businesses and uses,
recognizing that fully addressing some existing intrusions may take time.
Program T5.11.1 Coordinate with neighborhood groups and local businesses and other
stakeholders to evaluate the need for a residential parking permit program in areas without
existing programs.
ROAD SAFETY
GOAL T-6 Provide a safe environment for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists on Palo Alto streets.
Policy T-6.1 Continue to make safety the first priority of citywide transportation planning. Prioritize
pedestrian, bicycle and automobile safety over motor vehicle level of service at intersections and motor
vehicle parking.
Program T6.1.4 Address pedestrian safety on shared-use paths through the use of signs,
pavement markings and outreach to users, encouraging them to be safe and courteous.
Policy T-6.3 Continue to work with Caltrain to increase safety at train crossings, including improving gate
technology and signal coordination.
Policy T-6.4 Continue the Safe Routes to School partnership with PAUSD and the Palo Alto Council of
PTAs.
Program T6.4.2 Establish standards and procedures for maintaining safe bicycling routes,
including signage for warnings and detours during construction projects.
Policy T-6.6 Use engineering, enforcement and educational tools to improve safety for all users on City
roadways.
Program T6.6.1 Periodically evaluate safety on roadways and at intersections and enhance
conditions through the use of signal technology and physical changes. Consider the construction
of traffic circles for improved intersection safety.
LANDUSE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS
GOAL L-5 High quality employment districts, each with their own distinctive character and each
contributing to the character of the city as a whole.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 6
Policy L-5.3 Design paths and sidewalks to be attractive and comfortable and consistent with the
character of the area where they are located.
PARKS AND GATHERING PLACES
GOAL L-8 Attractive and safe parks, civic and cultural facilities provided in all neighborhoods and
maintained and used in ways that foster and enrich public life.
Policy L-8.5 Recognize public art and cultural facilities as a community benefit. Encourage the
development of new and the enhancement of existing public and private art and cultural facilities
throughout Palo Alto. Ensure that such projects are compatible with the character and identity of the
surrounding neighborhood.
PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES
GOAL L-9 Attractive, inviting public spaces and streets that enhance the image and character of the city.
Policy L-9.3 Treat residential streets as both public ways and neighborhood amenities. Provide and
maintain continuous sidewalks, healthy street trees, benches and other amenities that promote walking
and “active” transportation.
Program L9.3.1 Review standards for streets and signage and update as needed to foster
natural, tree-lined streets with a minimum of signage.
Policy L-9.5 Encourage use of data-driven, innovative design methods and tactics and use data to
understand to evaluate how different community members use public space
Policy L-9.10 Design public infrastructure, including paving, signs, utility structures, parking garages and
parking lots to meet high-quality urban design standards and embrace technological advances. Look for
opportunities to use art and artists in the design of public infrastructure. Remove or mitigate elements
of existing infrastructure that are unsightly or visually disruptive
Policy L-9.11 Provide utilities and service systems to serve all urbanized areas of Palo Alto and plan
infrastructure maintenance and improvements to adequately serve existing and planned development.
PALO ALTO AIRPORT
GOAL L-10 Maintain an economically viable local airport with minimal environmental impacts.
Policy L-10.1 Operate Palo Alto Airport (PAO) as a vital and efficient facility at its current level of
operation without intruding into open space areas. PAO should remain limited to a single runway and
minor expansion shall only be allowed in order to meet federal and State airport design and safety
standards.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies and Programs Page 7
Program L10.1.2 Update the Airport Layout Plan in accordance with Federal Aviation
Administration requirements, as needed, while ensuring conformance with the Baylands Master
Plan to the maximum extent feasible.
Policy L-10.3 Minimize the environmental impacts associated with PAO operations, including adverse
effects on the character of surrounding open space, noise levels and the quality of life in residential
areas, as required by federal and State requirements.
Program L10.3.2 Work with the airport to pursue opportunities to enhance the open space and
habitat value of the airport. These include: Maintaining native grasses; Reconstructing
levees to protect the airport from sea level rise while enhancing public access and habitat
conservation; and Evaluating the introduction of burrowing owl habitat. This program is
subject to federal wildlife hazard requirements and guidelines for airports.
SAFETY ELEMENT
COMMUNITY SAFETY
GOAL S-1 A safe community that is aware of risks and prepared for emergencies.
Policy S-1.7 Regularly review the adequacy of law enforcement services and emergency services in the
city. Plan and develop law enforcement infrastructure and technology according to overall need and city
growth.
Program S1.7.2 Design the new Public Safety building to essential service standards and to meet
the needs of the public safety departments and be resilient against known threats and hazards.
NATURAL HAZARDS
GOAL S-2 Protection of life, ecosystems and property from natural hazards and disasters, including
earthquake, landslide, flooding, and fire.
Policy S-2.1 Incorporate the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (LHMP), as periodically
adopted by the City Council and certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), into
the Safety Element. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the LHMP and any other
provision of the Safety Element, the LHMP shall control.
Policy S-2.8 Minimize exposure to flood hazards by protecting existing development from flood events
and adequately reviewing proposed development in flood prone areas.
Program S2.8.4 Work with East Palo Alto, Santa Clara Valley Water District and San Francisquito
Creek Joint Powers Authority on efforts to increase the flows within the San Francisquito Creek
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possible solutions include replacing the City-owned Newell Road Bridge and District-owned
Pope Chaucer Street Bridge.
Policy S-2.12 Support regional efforts to improve bay levees.
Program S2.12.2 Work with regional, State, and federal agencies to develop additional adaptive
strategies to address flood hazards to existing or new development and infrastructure, including
environmentally sensitive levees.
Policy S-2.13 Minimize exposure to wildland and urban fire hazards through rapid emergency response,
proactive code enforcement, public education programs, use of modern fire prevention measures and
adequate emergency management preparation.
Program S2.13.2 Explore technological tools, such as cameras or remote sensors, to identify
smoke or fires and initiate response as quickly as possible.
HUMAN-CAUSED THREATS
GOAL S-3 An environment free of the damaging effects of human-caused threats and hazardous
materials.
Policy S-3.1 Minimize the use of toxic and hazardous materials in Palo Alto. Promote the use of
alternative materials and practices that are environmentally benign.
Program S3.1.6 Continue providing regular household hazardous waste collection events at the
Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant and strive to make these programs more
convenient and accessible to residents.