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Planning & Transportation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda: February 23, 2022
Virtual Meeting
6:00 PM
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be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best
manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.
Call to Order / Roll Call
1. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning and
Transportation Commission Meetings During Covid-19 State of Emergency
Oral Communications
The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Five (5) minutes per speaker.1
Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions
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City Official Reports 6:10 PM – 6:15 PM
2. Directors Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments
Action Items
Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal.
All others: Five (5) minutes per speaker.2,3
6:15 PM – 9:15 PM
3. Review and Recommendation on 2023-31 Housing Element Sites and Associated Unit
Yield (Item Continued from February 9, 2022)
9:15 PM – 9:55 PM
4. Review and Authorize Transmittal of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress
Report to the Office of Planning and Research and the 2021 Housing Element Annual
Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development
Approval of Minutes 9:55 PM – 10:00 PM
Public Comment is Permitted. Five (5) minutes per speaker.2,3
5. December 15, 2021 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes
Committee Items
Commissioner Questions, Comments, Announcements or Future Agenda Items
Adjournment
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Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission
Commissioner Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online:
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/default.asp. The PTC Commission members are:
Chair Ed Lauing
Vice Chair Doria Summa
Commissioner Bryna Chang
Commissioner Bart Hechtman
Commissioner Keith Reckdahl
Commissioner Giselle Roohparvar
Commissioner Carolyn Templeton
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Public comment is encouraged. Email the PTC at: Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org.
Material related to an item on this agenda submitted to the PTC after distribution of the
agenda packet is available for public inspection at the address above.
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of speakers.
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Staff Report (ID # 14061)
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 2/23/2022
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Planning
and Transportation Commission Meetings
Title: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing
for Planning and Transportation Commission Meetings During
Covid-19 State of Emergency
From: Jonathan Lait
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) authorizing the use of teleconferencing under Government
Code Section 54953(e) for meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its
committees due to the Covid-19 declared state of emergency.
Background
In February and March 2020, the state and the County declared a state of emergency due to
the Covid-19 pandemic. Both emergency declarations remain in effect.
On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361, a bill that amends the Brown Act,
effective October 1, 2021, to allow local policy bodies to continue to meet by
teleconferencing during a state of emergency without complying with restrictions in State
law that would otherwise apply, provided that the policy bodies make certain findings at
least once every 30 days.
AB 361, codified at California Government Code Section 54953(e), empowers local policy
bodies to convene by teleconferencing technology during a proclaimed state of emergency
under the State Emergency Services Act in any of the following circumstances:
(A) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and
state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social
distancing.
(B) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for
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the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the
emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or
safety of attendees.
(C) The legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and
has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to subparagraph (B) (B), that, as a
result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the
health or safety of attendees. (Gov. Code § 54953(e)(1).)
In addition, Section 54953(e)(3) requires that policy bodies using teleconferencing reconsider
the state of emergency within 30 days of the first teleconferenced meeting after October 1,
2021, and at least every 30 days thereafter, and find that one of the following circumstances
exists:
1. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the
members to meet safely in person.
2. State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to
promote social distancing.
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Discussion
At this time, the circumstances in Section 54953(e)( 1)(A) exist. The Santa Clara County Health
Officer continues to recommend measures to promote outdoor activity, physical distancing,
and other social distancing measures, such as masking, in certain contexts. (See August 2, 2021
Order.) In addition, the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational
Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has promulgated Section 3205 of Title 8 of the California Code of
Regulations, which requires most employers in California, including in the City, to train and
instruct employees about measures that can decrease the spread of COVID-19, including
physical distancing and other social distancing measures.
Accordingly, Section 54953(e)(1)(A) authorizes the City to continue using teleconferencing for
public meetings of its policy bodies, provided that any and all members of the public who wish
to address the body or its committees have an opportunity to do so, and that the statutory and
constitutional rights of parties and the members of the public attending the meeting via
teleconferencing are protected.
To comply with public health directives and promote public safety, Palo Alto policy bodies
have been meeting via teleconference since March 2020. On September 27, 2021, the City
Council considered the format for future Council, committee, and Board and Commission
meetings. Council determined that beginning November 1, 2021, Council meetings would be
conducted using a hybrid format that allows Council Members and the public to decide
whether to attend in person, following masking and distancing protocols, or participate via
teleconference. Council directed that Council standing and ad-hoc committees and Boards
and Commissions would continue meeting via teleconference until January 2022. On
December 13, 2021, Council directed that Council committees and Boards and Commissions
would continue meeting via teleconference through February 2022.
Adoption of the Resolution at Attachment A will make the findings required by Section
54953(e)(3) to allow the continued use of teleconferencing for meetings of the Planning and
Transportation Commission and its committees.
Report Author & Contact Information PTC1 Liaison & Contact Information
Molly Stump, City Attorney Rachael Tanner, Assistant Director
(650) 329-2171 (650) 329-2167
Molly.Stump@CityofPaloAlto.org rachael.tanner@cityofpaloalto.org
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing Under Government Code
Section 54953(e) for Meetings of Planning and Transportation Commission (DOCX)
1 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org
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NOT YET APPROVED
Resolution No. ____
Resolution Making Findings to Allow Teleconferenced Meetings Under California Government
Code Section 54953(e)
R E C I T A L S
A. California Government Code Section 54953(e) empowers local policy bodies to convene
by teleconferencing technology during a proclaimed state of emergency under the State Emergency
Services Act so long as certain conditions are met; and
B. In March 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of emergency
in California in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, and that state
of emergency remains in effect; and
C. In February 2020, the Santa Clara County Director of Emergency Services and the
Santa Clara County Health Officer declared a local emergency, which declarations were
subsequently ratified and extended by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and
those declarations also remain in effect; and
D. On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361, a bill that amends the Brown Act
to allow local policy bodies to continue to meet by teleconferencing during a state of emergency
without complying with restrictions in State law that would otherwise apply, provided that the
policy bodies make certain findings at least once every 30 days; and
E. While federal, State, and local health officials emphasize the critical importance of
vaccination and consistent mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Clara County
Health Officer has issued at least one order, on August 2, 2021 (available online at here), that continues
to recommend measures to promote outdoor activity, physical distancing and other social distancing
measures, such as masking, in certain contexts; and
F. The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and
Health (“Cal/OSHA”) has promulgated Section 3205 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations,
which requires most employers in California, including in the City, to train and instruct employees
about measures that can decrease the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing and other
social distancing measures; and
G. The Planning and Transportation Commission has met remotely during the COVID-19
pandemic and can continue to do so in a manner that allows public participation and transparency
while minimizing health risks to members, staff, and the public that would be present with in-
person meetings while this emergency continues; now, therefore,
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NOT YET APPROVED
The Planning and Transportation Commission RESOLVES as follows:
1. As described above, the State of California remains in a state of emergency due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. At this meeting, the Planning and Transportation Commission has
considered the circumstances of the state of emergency.
2. As described above, State and County officials continue to recommend measures
to promote physical distancing and other social distancing measures, in some
settings.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That for at least the next 30 days, meetings of the Planning and
Transportation Commission and its committees will occur using teleconferencing technology. Such
meetings of the Planning and Transportation Commission and its committees that occur using
teleconferencing technology will provide an opportunity for any and all members of the public who
wish to address the body and its committees and will otherwise occur in a manner that protects the
statutory and constitutional rights of parties and the members of the public attending the meeting
via teleconferencing; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning and Transportation Commission staff liaison is directed to place
a resolution substantially similar to this resolution on the agenda of a future meeting of the Planning
and Transportation Commission within the next 30 days. If the Planning and Transportation
Commission does not meet within the next 30 days, the staff liaison is directed to place a such
resolution on the agenda of the immediately following meeting of the Planning and Transportation
Commission.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
Staff Liaison Chair of Planning and Transportation Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
City Attorney Department Head
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Staff Report (ID # 14059)
Report Type: City Official Reports Meeting Date: 2/23/2022
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: City Official Report
Title: Directors Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments
From: Jonathan Lait
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) review and
comment as appropriate.
Background
This document includes the following items:
• PTC Meeting Schedule
• PTC Representative to City Council (Rotational Assignments)
• Tentative Future Agenda
Commissioners are encouraged to contact Madina Klicheva
(Madina.Klicheva@CityofPaloAlto.org) of any planned absences one month in advance, if
possible, to ensure availability of a PTC quorum.
PTC Representative to City Council is a rotational assignment where the designated
commissioner represents the PTC’s affirmative and dissenting perspectives to Council for quasi-
judicial and legislative matters. Representatives are encouraged to review the City Council
agendas (http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/agendas/council.asp) for the months of their
respective assignments to verify if attendance is needed or contact staff. Prior PTC meetings are
available online at http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/boards-
and-commissions/planning-and-transportation-commission.
The Tentative Future Agenda provides a summary of upcoming projects or discussion items.
Attachments:
• Attachment A: February 23, 2022 PTC Meeting Schedule and Assignments (DOCX)
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2022 Meeting Schedule & Assignments
2022 Schedule
Meeting Dates Time Location Status Absences/Notes
01/12/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Regular
01/19/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Special
01/26/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Regular
02/09/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Regular
02/23/2022 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Regular
03/09/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
03/30/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
04/13/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Commissioner Bryna Chang
04/27/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
05/11/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
05/25/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
06/08/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
06/29/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
07/13/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
07/27/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
08/10/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
08/31/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
09/14/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
09/28/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
10/12/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
10/26/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
11/09/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
11/30/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
12/14/2022 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular
12/28/2022 6:00 PM Cancelled Cancelled Winter Holiday Closure
2022 Assignments - Council Representation (primary/backup)
January February March April May June
Doria Summa Bryna Chang Bart Hechtman Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton Giselle Roohparvar
Giselle Roohparvar Cari Templeton Keith Reckdahl Giselle Roohparvar Doria Summa Bart Hechtman
July August September October November December
Bryna Chang Doria Summa Bart Hechtman Ed Lauing Cari Templeton Ed Lauing
Ed Lauing Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton Keith Reckdahl Bryna Chang Keith Reckdahl
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2022 Tentative Future Agenda
The Following Items are Tentative and Subject to Change:
Meeting Dates Topics
March 9, 2022 • Retreat and Work Plan
Upcoming Items:
Topics
• Recommendation on Ordinance for CUP Thresholds
• Parking Program Update
• Castilleja School CUP/Variance and Amend PAMC Chapter 18.04 GFA Definition
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Staff Report (ID # 14054)
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 2/23/2022
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: Housing Element Sites (Item Continued from February 9, 2022)
Title: Review and Recommendation on 2023-31 Housing Element
Sites and Associated Unit Yield (Item Continued from February
9, 2022)
From: Jonathan Lait
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following
action(s):
1. Recommend City Council approve the Housing Element Working Group
recommendations for 2023-31 Housing Element sites and their associated unit yields as
outlined in Table 1 of this report.
Report Summary
The Housing Element Working Group (Working Group) completed its review of the housing
sites selection and made formal recommendations for the PTC to consider (see Table 1). This
report supplements the PTC January 12, 2022, study session report where staff provided an
update on the site selection progress for the 2023-31 Housing Element. The focus of the study
session was to provide the PTC an opportunity to informally review the Working Group’s
progress on selecting sufficient sites to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) of 6,086 units.
On January 13, 2022, the Working Group concluded site selection review and approved the
remaining site strategies for a 6,845-unit yield. This report summarizes the Working Group’s
January actions and the overall recommendations for the site selections to meet RHNA. The
PTC is asked to review and approve the Working Group site recommendations. For more details
about Housing Element requirements and the Working Group site selection process, please see
the January 12, 2022 PTC study session report1.
1 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-
transportation-commission/2022/ptc-01.12-he-update.pdf
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Background
Since 1969, the State has required all local jurisdictions to adequately plan to meet the housing
needs of everyone in the community. Local jurisdictions meet this requirement by adopting
housing elements as part of their “general plan” (or the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan). The
Comprehensive Plan serves as the City’s "blueprint" for how the city will grow and develop.
State law mandates inclusion of eight elements in general plans: land use, transportation,
conservation, noise, open space, safety, housing, and most recently, environmental justice.
Jurisdictions may elect to include additional elements.
The Housing Element is the City’s plan to provide housing for its current and future residents
and is the only element that requires certification by the State. The Housing Element covers a
period of eight years; the City is currently in the 5th Cycle of Housing Elements that covers the
years between 2015 and 2023. The 6th Cycle will cover the eight years between 2023 and 2031.
The deadline to receive State certification for the 6th Cycle Housing Element is January 31, 2023.
For reference, please click here 2for a copy of the 5th Cycle Housing Element.
Discussion
As mentioned, after its January 13, 2022 meeting, the Working Group completed its sites
recommendations to meet the City’s RHNA. Overall, in the site selection process, the Working
Group focused on areas that already allowed for multifamily housing, especially with close
proximity to public transit, in order to protect low density residentially zoned districts and
neighborhoods.
January 13, 2022 Working Group Meeting Summary
The Working Group finished its sites recommendations at its January 13, 2022 meeting. For the
most part, the Working Group approved the remaining strategies consistent with what was
presented to the PTC at its January 12 meeting. However, there were some exceptions:
1. The Working Group did not recommend including six City-owned parking lot sites for the
housing inventory (and the associated potential yield of 168 units). The Working Group
initially supported the strategy in previous discussions. However, the Working Group
described concerns about the potential loss of parking in the Downtown and California
Avenue areas. In a split vote, the motion to add the parking lots to the sites inventory
failed to move forward. The Working Group was aware of the Council’s direction to
explore using City owned parking lots for residential uses. So, while this strategy may
not be included in the Housing Element, units may still be generated from city owned
parking lots to help meet the City’s RHNA.
2. One site (and its potential for 58 units) was removed from the GM zoned sites strategy.
The revised yield for this strategy is 596 units.
2 https://paloaltohousingelement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Certified-15-23-Housing-Element.pdf
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3. The Working Group reduced the unit yield at the Stanford proposed site at 3128 El
Camino Real. Initially, the Working Group supported Stanford’s conceptual proposal for
220 units, which assumed relaxation of the height and parking requirements to achieve
the proposed yield. But after further consideration and expressions of concerns about
height along El Camino Real, the Working Group recommended a unit yield reduction to
144 units (based on 60 dwelling units/acre) to meet existing City height requirements.
In addition to the Working Group revisions, there was one administrative revision. One site, 525
E. Charleston Rd., has been moved from the “Staff Suggested Sites” strategy to the “Pipeline”
strategy. A land use application was recently submitted for 50 affordable housing units. Those
50 units have been added to the Pipeline yield while its previously projected yield of 25 units
has been removed from the Staff Suggested sites yield numbers. The complete sites list with
the recommended changes has been included as Attachment A (and reflected in Table 1).
With the conclusion of the Working Group’s site selection process, the next and final phase of
work is focused on Housing Element policies and programs. These policies and programs are to
help spur housing production on the sites. As part of this work, the City will also conduct public
outreach to certain groups to help assist the Working Group for policy and program formation.
Table 1 below summarizes the Working Group’s January 13 actions. The table also includes
what was presented to the PTC on January 12 for reference.
PTC Presentation
January 12, 2022
FINAL
WORKING GROUP
RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTES
RHNA Allocation 6,086 6,086
• Those strategies highlighted in red
denote Working Group approved
strategies at its December 2, 2021
meeting.
No Net Loss Buffer +609 +609 • Those figures highlighted in yellow
denote change in the unit yield.
Total Units Required 6,695 6,695
Strategy Unit Yield Unit Yield NOTES
Pipeline Units 515 565
This is an administrative revision as a
land use application, 525 E. Charleston
Rd and its 50 affordable units, was
submitted.
ADUs 512 512
MFA 461 461
#1 Upzone 1,657 1,657
#2 Caltrain Stations 798 798
#3 Transit Corridor 274 274
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Table 1: Working Group Recommendations - Noting Changes Since 1/12/22 PTC Meeting
#4 Faith Based
Institutions 148 148
#5 City Owned Parking
Lots 168 0 The Working Group did not recommend
including City Owned Parking Lots.
GM zoned sites 654 596 The Working Group removed one site of
58 units.
ROLM zoned sites 902 902
Stanford Proposed Sites
Previously listed collectively with a total
yield of 825 units. The Stanford-proposed
sites are now listed individually.
1. Pasteur Dr. 425 425
2. 3128 El Camino
Real 220 144 The Working Group reduced the unit
yield for this site.
3. Transit Center 180 180
3300 ECR 92 92
Please note that this site is located under
the “Staff Suggested Sites” list in
Attachment A.
Staff Suggested Sites 116 91
This is an administrative revision as 525
E. Charleston Rd. was removed from this
strategy and moved to the Pipeline
strategy. (See comment above)
Total Unit Yield 7,122 6,845
Difference (Unit Yield -
Units Required) 427 150
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Environmental Review
The completed 2023-31 Housing Element is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The associated work for the update process is divided into two separate actions, the
adoption of the Housing Element document and the approval of associated rezoning
requirements. The adoption of the Housing Element (comprised of housing sites selection and
policies and programs) requires an Addendum to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan EIR. The
required rezoning action/s require the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (SEIR). The respective CEQA documents will be completed prior to the related final PTC
and Council actions.
Public Notification, Outreach & Comments
The City has conducted multiple hearings and meetings about the 2023-31 Housing Element
update. The City has a website devoted to the update process at
www.paloaltohousingelement.com in which the public may access Housing Element
information, review past meetings and be notified about upcoming meetings. Additional public
outreach is planned to solicit input on Housing Element Policies and Programs.
Next Steps
TIME - TASK
February 2022 - Formal PTC review of site selection
- Begin public outreach for policies and programs
March 2022 - Formal Council review of site selection
- Continued public outreach for policies and programs
April 2022 - Formal PTC review of Housing Programs
May 2022 - Formal Council Review of Housing Programs
June 2022 - 30-day Public Review of Draft Housing Element
August 2022
February 2023
- Submit Draft Housing Element for HCD initial 90-day review
- Formal PTC review of Housing Element
March 2023 - Council Adoption of Housing Element
- Submit for HCD final 60 day review
April 2023 - PTC review of rezoning
May 2023 - “Substantial Compliance” from HCD
June 2023 - Council review of rezoning
August 2023 - HCD Certification
Alternative Actions
In addition to the recommended action, the Planning and Transportation Commission may:
1. Partially modify the recommended strategies and associated unit yields by adding or
removing identified sites.
2. Develop its own site selection strategies to meet the City’s RHNA.
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Report Author & Contact Information PTC3 Liaison & Contact Information
Tim Wong, Senior Planner Rachael Tanner, Assistant Director
(650) 329-2493 (650) 329-2167
tim.wong@cityofpaloalto.org rachael.tanner@cityofpaloalto.org
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Full Sites Inventory- 2.9.22 (PDF)
3 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org
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DRAFTProject Name Zip Code APN Acres General Plan Zoning
Max. Units
Allowed
Percent of
Max. Density Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate
Units
Achieved Status Notes
2755 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13236084 0.48 MISP PF N/A N/A 00057 57 ENTITLED
PF does not allow for Resi. Redevelopment of
a parking lot to residential.
565, 571 HAMILTON AVE
and 542 WEBSTER 94301 12003062 0.52 CC
CD‐C (P)
and RM‐
40
20 95%
000
19 19 ENTITLED Redevelopment. Lot consolidation.
3225 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13238042 0.68 CS CS 20 40%
000
8 8 ENTITLED
Mixed‐use project. Redevlopment of
commericial to residential. Potentially remove
this project as unit yield is low and it brings
down the density average.
3705‐3709 EL CAMINO
REAL (Wilton Court)94306 13235045 0.46 CN CN 9 656%5800159 ENTITLED
100% affordable housing. Great example to
show lower income can occur on small sites.
190 CHANNING AV 94301 12028051 0.18 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 9 44%
000
4 4 ENTITLED
Redevelopment of commercial to residential.
Mixed‐use project. RT‐35 doesn’t have a
du/ac. Showing 50 du/ac per assumptions
made on 5th Cycle HE.
3265 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13238020 0.17 CS CS 5 60%0003 3 ENTITLED Mixed‐use project.
3585 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13240058 0.14 CN CN 2 150%0003 3 ENTITLED
Mixed‐use project. Redevelopment of
commercial to residential.
4115 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246100 0.35 CN CN 7 100%01067 ENTITLED
Mixed‐use project. Redevelopment of
commercial to residential.
788 ‐ 790 SAN ANTONIO
AVE 94303 14703041 0.52 CS CS 15 680%0 0 16 86 102 ENTITLED
Project density is way higher than max density
allowed.
200 PORTAGE AVE 94306 13238071 4.86 RM‐30 145 63%0 0 14 77 91 UNDER REVIEW Redevelopment of commercial to residential.
2850 ‐ 2870 W
BAYSHORE RD 94303 12701160 2.34 RO ROLM 70 69%0074148 UNDER REVIEW Redevelopment of existing uses to residnetial.
486 HAMILTON AVE 94301 12016008 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) 4 100%
0004
4 UNDER REVIEW CD‐C (P) doesn’t have a du/ac. Showing 40
du/ac per assumptions made on 5th Cycle HE
231 Grant 17 50 43 110 UNDER REVIEW County owned, County entitled. Teacher
housing.
525 E. Charleston 25 25 50 UNDER REVIEW County owned. Housing for persons with
disabilities.
187%83 43 87 352 565
2019 62
2020 43
2021 87
Average 64
6th Cycle 512
ADUs
Pipeline Sites and ADU Yield
ATTACHMENT A -FULL SITES INVENTORY 3.a
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or
Street Zip Code APN Acres
General
Plan Zoning Current Use Minimum Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Maximum Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Realistic Allowable Density
(du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximum
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential Minus
Existing
Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included in 5th
Cycle HE
ILR Year
Built Floodzone TCAC Opportunity
Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservation
Within 150'
Buffer Historic Resource Status Notes
MFA 160 FOREST AV 94301 12027047 0.66 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story fitness center (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 50 40 0 32 26 26 Lower No 1.06 1926 X High Resource
MFA ‐ Lower Income 0.66 26
MFA 624 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003040 0.15 MF RM‐40 Two story office space (FAR: 0.6)31 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.33 1926 X;AH47 High Resource
MFA 426 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015039 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) Two story salon (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.32 1920 X High Resource
MFA 436 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015040 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 1.00 1951 X High Resource
MFA 401 Waverley St 94301 12015007 0.22 CC CD‐C (P) One story convience store (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 8 7 7 Moderate Yes 1.09 1977X High Resource Yes
MFA 425 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015036 0.09 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 3 2 2 Moderate No 1.00 1908 X High Resource
MFA 630 Cowper St 94301 12016011 0.34 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.45 1956 X High Resource YesMFA330 LYTTON AV 94301 12015003 0.16 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.46 1957 X High ResourceMFA318 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12015058 0.18 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 7 5 5 Moderate No 0.53 1926 X High Resource YesMFA328 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12015059 0.18 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 7 5 5 Moderate No 0.53 1926 X High Resource Yes
MFA 550 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015084 0.14 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.91 1952 X High Resource
MFA 560 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015085 0.14 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.89 1938 X High Resource
MFA 530 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003031 0.11 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story salon (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.69 1957 X High Resource
MFA 546 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003033 0.10 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.54 1955 X High Resource Yes
MFA 635 Waverley St 94301 12016020 0.31 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 12 9 9 Moderate Yes 0.91 1966 X High Resource Yes
MFA 130 Lytton Av 94301 12026002 0.34 CC CD‐C (P) Surface Parking 40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.00 1984 X High Resource Yes
MFA 654 HIGH ST 94301 12027037 0.19 CC CD‐C (P) Surface Parking 40 32 0 7 6 6 Moderate No 0.04 1900 X High Resource Yes
MFA 435 TASSO ST 94301 12003025 0.33 CC CD‐C (P) Three story office space (FAR: 2.0)40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate No 1.50 1984 X High Resource Yes
MFA 555 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003024 0.17 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.01 1970 X High Resource Yes
MFA 439 HAMILTON AV 94301 12015078 0.11 CC CD‐C (P) One story cleaners (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 1.07 0 X High ResourceMFA515 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015081 0.18 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) Surface Parking 40 32 0 7 5 5 Moderate No 0.00 1900 X High ResourceMFA527 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015080 0.16 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) Surface Parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 0.00 1900 X High ResourceMFA701 Emerson St 94301 12027049 0.22SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story spa (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 50 40 0 11 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.98 2003 X High Resource
MFA 721 Emerson St 94301 12027072 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.80 2003 X High Resource
MFA 999 Alma St 94301 12028095 0.24SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story fitness center (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 12 9 9 Moderate Yes 1.30 1952 X High Resource
MFA 1015 ALMA ST 94301 12030049 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story preschool (FAR: 0.2)50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 1.25 1955 X High Resource
MFA 1027 Alma St 94301 12030048 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.2)50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.79 1956 X High Resource
MFA 718 Emerson St 94301 12027073 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story auto repair (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.54 1950 X High Resource
MFA 840 Emerson St 94301 12028037 0.48SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Surface Parking 50 40 0 24 19 19 Moderate Yes 0.03 1959 X High Resource
MFA 849 High St 94301 12028040 0.24SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 12 9 9 Moderate Yes 1.49 1950 X High Resource
MFA 926 Emerson St 94301 12028085 0.11SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Two story office space, cleaners (FAR: 0.8) 50 40 0 5 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.34 1962 X High Resource
MFA 901 High St 94301 12028050 0.32SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Auto Storage 50 40 0 16 12 12 Moderate Yes 0.01 1900 X High ResourceMFA925 High St 94301 12028091 0.14SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Auto Storage 50 40 0 7 5 5 Moderate Yes 0.01 0 X High ResourceMFA929 HIGH ST 94301 12028090 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.20 1955 X High ResourceMFA975 HIGH ST 94301 12028089 0.35SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.5)50 40 0 17 14 14 Moderate Yes 0.47 1968 X High Resource
MFA 940 High St 94301 12028092 0.18SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Auto garage 50 40 0 9 7 7 Moderate Yes 0.63 1946 X High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
MFA 960 High St 94301 12028093 0.12 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Auto garage 50 40 0 6 4 4 Moderate Yes 0.59 1947 X High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
MFA 190 CHANNING AV 94301 12028051 0.17 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Auto garage 50 40 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 0.02 1900 X High Resource
MFA 917 Alma St 94301 12028097 0.24SOFA II CAP RT‐50 One story office space (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 12 9 9 Moderate Yes 1.20 1929 X High Resource
MFA 660 HIGH ST 94301 12027039 0.14 SOFA II CAP RT‐50 One story office space (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.30 1946 X High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998MFA853 ALMA ST 94301 12028046 0.16 SOFA II CAP RT‐50 One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 0.11 1927 X High ResourceMFA875 ALMA ST 94301 12028045 0.32 SOFA II CAP RT‐50 One story retail (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 50 40 0 16 12 12 Moderate No 0.79 1949 X High ResourceMFA ‐ Moderate Income 7.85 260
MFA 615 COLLEGE AV 94306 13701103 0.25 MF RMD Residential (1)17 13.6 1 4 3 2 Above Moderate No 0.29 1924 X High Resource
MFA 546 OXFORD AV 94306 13701004 0.15 MF RMD One story office space (FAR: 0.6)17 13.6 0 2 2 2 Above Moderate No 0.40 1952 X High Resource
MFA 444 GRANT AV 94306 12433035 0.19 MF RM‐40 Residential (1)31 40 32 1 7 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.31 1957 X High Resource
MFA 466 GRANT AV 94306 12433037 0.19 MF RM‐40 Residential (1)31 40 32 1 7 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.02 1900 X High Resource
MFA 573 LYTTON AV 94301 12010034 0.21 MF RM‐40 Residential (1)31 40 32 1 8 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.18 1960 X High Resource
MFA 464 FOREST AV 94301 12016044 0.23 SOFA I CAP RM‐40 One story medical office (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 31 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.39 1952 X High Resource
MFA 609 COWPER ST 94301 12004001 0.11 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.27 1921 X High Resource Yes
MFA 486 HAMILTON AV 94301 12016008 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) One story retail and restaurant (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.00 1956 X High Resource
MFA 440 KIPLING ST 94301 12015027 0.11 CC CD‐C (P) One story salon (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.62 1946 X High Resource
MFA 439 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12015034 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.66 1949 X High ResourceMFA543 COWPER ST 94301 12003067 0.23 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 1.47 1978 X High ResourceMFA525 ALMA ST 94301 12026109 0.25 CC CD‐C (P) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate Yes 1.39 1948 X High ResourceMFA654 GILMAN ST 94301 12016032 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.6)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.24 1950 X High Resource
MFA 550 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003035 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.97 1955 X High Resource Yes
MFA 628 WAVERLEY ST 94301 12016021 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.22 1904 X High Resource Yes
MFA 821 EMERSON ST 94301 12028036 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story vacant office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 6 4 4 Above Moderate Yes 0.32 1966 X High Resource
MFA 829 Emerson St 94301 12028099 0.19SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story fitness center (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.90 1962 X High Resource
MFA 839 Emerson St 94301 12028033 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 50 40 0 6 4 4 Above Moderate Yes 0.03 1959 X High Resource
MFA 847 EMERSON ST 94301 12028032 0.08 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story retail (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 50 40 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.05 1924 X High Resource
MFA 160 Homer Av 94301 12028004 0.12SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Surface Parking 50 40 0 6 4 4 Above Moderate Yes 0.05 1900 X High Resource
MFA HIGH ST 94301 12028042 0.16 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Surface Parking 50 40 0 8 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.03 1900 X High Resource
MFA 933 EMERSON ST 94301 12028081 0.11SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story salon (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate Yes 0.59 1950 X High ResourceMFA943 Emerson St 94301 12028080 0.11SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate Yes 1.05 1902 X High ResourceMFA444 COWPER ST 94301 12015014 0.14 CC CD‐C (P) Surface Parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.04 1900 X High ResourceMFA ‐ Above Moderate Income 3.63 100
MFA ‐ Total 12.14 386
Category/Strategy Site Address or
Street Zip Code APN Acres
General
Plan Zoning Current Use
Minimum
Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Maximum
Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Realistic
Allowable Density
(du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximum
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential
Minus
Existing
Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included
in 5th
Cycle HE
ILR Year
Built Floodzone
TCAC
Opportunity
Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservation
Within 150'
Buffer Historic Resource Status Notes
WG Suggestions 3877 EL CAMINO REA 94303 13241091 0.75 MF;CS RM‐30; CS Vacant 31 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower No 0.36 1920 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions Leghorn St 94303 14705012 0.85 CS CS Auto storage 40 32 0 33 27 27 Lower No 0 1900 X High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions (No Rezone)‐ Lower Income 1.60 51WG Suggestions 2011 El Camino Real 94306 12431024 0.20 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 20 16 0 3 3 3 Moderate No 0.62 1930 X High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions 2905 El Camino Real 94306 13237033 0.33 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.18 1950 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl Yes
WG Suggestions (No Rezone)‐ Moderate Income 0.53 10
WG Suggestions 2098 El Camino Real 94306 13701112 0.10 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 1.0)20 16 0 2 1 1 Above Moderate No 0.94 1952 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions 1955 El Camino Real 94306 12430016 0.12 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.8)20 16 0 2 1 1 Above Moderate No 0.96 1951 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions 163 EVERETT AV 94301 12025042 0.19 CN CD‐N One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 20 16 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.70 1951 X High Resource Rahsan Hosgur Karahan
WG Suggestions El Camino Real 94306 14220080 0.11 CS CS Surface parking 30 24 0 3 2 2 Above Moderate No 0 N/A X High Resource Keith Reckdahl Yes
WG Suggestions 2227 El Camino Real 94306 12432071 0.10 CC CC (2) One story retail (FAR: 0.7)40 32 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.92 1946 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions 929 EMERSON ST 94301 12028082 0.12 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.02 1912 X High Resource Rahsan Hosgur Karahan
WG Suggestions (No Rezone) ‐ Above Moderate Income 0.74 14
WG Suggestions (No Rezone) ‐ Total 2.87 75
TOTAL UNITS 461
Multi-Family Allowed (MFA) Sites
ATTACHMENT A -FULL SITES INVENTORY 3.a
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or Street Zip Code APN Acres
General
Plan Zoning Current Use
Minimum
Density Allowed (du/ac)
Maximum
Density Allowed (du/ac)
Realistic
Allowable Density (du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximum
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential
Minus Existing Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included
in 5th Cycle HE ILR Year
Built Floodzone
TCAC
Opportunity Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservation
Within
150' Buffer Historic Resource Status Notes
Upzone 850 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 12005011 0.66 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 8 30 24 0 19 15 15 Lower No 0.47 1955 X High Resource
Upzone 652 HOMER AV 94301 12005008 0.64 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 8 30 24 0 19 15 15 Lower No 0.36 1956 X High Resource
Upzone 4146 El Camino Real 94301 13724034 0.77 MF RM‐20 Vacant 8 30 24 0 23 18 18 Lower Yes 0.00 X High Resource
Upzone 1681 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12425044 0.91 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 8 30 24 0 27 21 21 Lower No 0.11 1939 X High Resource
Upzone 853 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 00332094 0.80 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 8 30 24 0 24 19 19 Lower No 0.57 1952 X High Resource
Upzone 4151 Middlefield Rd 94301 12715023 0.93 MF RM‐20 Two story office space (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 8 30 24 0 27 22 22 Lower Yes 1.26 1961 X High ResourceUpzone3606 El Camino Real 94301 13708080 0.65 CN CN Vacant 30 24 0 19 15 15 Lower Yes 0.00 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 4085 El Camino Wy 94306 13243153 0.71 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 21 17 17 Lower Yes 0.71 1985 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 4113 EL CAMINO WY 94306 13244022 0.64 CN CN One story preshcool (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 19 15 15 Lower Yes 0.75 1955 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 2754 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94306 13255029 0.55 CN CN (GF/P) One story Retail (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 16 13 13 Lower No 0.61 1952 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 2811 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94306 12734098 1.74 CN CN (GF/P) Supermarket (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 52 41 41 Lower No 0.10 1964 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3902 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94303 14708048 4.26 CN CN (GF/P) One story strip mall (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 127 102 102 Lower No 0.08 0 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3901 El Camino Real 94301 13242073 1.10 MF RM‐30 One story Hotel (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 16 40 32 0 44 35 35 Lower Yes 1.09 1956 X High Resource
Upzone EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13238072 1.11 MF;CS RM‐30 Surface parking 16 40 32 0 44 35 35 Lower No 0.00 0 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 320 SAN ANTONIO RD 94306 14709069 0.76 MF;RO RM‐30 Vacant 16 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower No 0.00 0 X High Resource YesUpzone3375 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13239088 0.74 CS;CN CS One story restaurant (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 29 23 23 Lower Yes 0.30 1971 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4224 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 16708037 0.63 CS CS One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 25 20 20 Lower Yes 0.41 1946 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4230 El Camino Real 94301 16708030 0.52 CS CS One story car rental (FAR: 0.4), Surface parking 40 32 0 20 16 16 Lower Yes 0.05 1950 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3903 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13242072 0.53 CS CS One story bank (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 21 16 16 Lower No 1.06 1997 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3200 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14220037 0.61 CS CS Two story lodging (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 24 19 19 Lower No 0.32 1947 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 4238 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 16708031 0.65 CS CS Two story lodging (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 26 20 20 Lower No 0.37 1953 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4256 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 16708042 0.60 CS CS One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 24 19 19 Lower No 0.09 1964 X High Resource Yes YesUpzone4279 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14801016 0.80 CS CS Two story lodging (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 32 25 25 Lower No 0.52 1961 X;ACr High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4345 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14809011 0.95 CS CS Two story lodging (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 38 30 30 Lower No 0.38 1953 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 760 San Antonio Ave 94303 14705091 0.65 CS CS One story retail (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 26 20 20 Lower Yes 0.49 1975 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 87 ENCINA AV 94301 12033001 0.57 CS CS Two story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 22 18 18 Lower No 1.27 1947 X High Resource
Upzone 4291 El Camino Real 94301 14809014 1.16 CS CS Two story bank (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 40 32 0 46 37 37 Lower Yes 0.33 1957 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 720 SAN ANTONIO RD 94303 14705087 1.36 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 54 43 43 Lower Yes 0.44 1965 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 841 El Camino Real 94301 12034001 0.64 CS CS One story car wash (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 25 20 20 Lower Yes 0.00 1973 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 788 SAN ANTONIO AV 94303 14703041 0.58 CS CS One story substandard office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 23 18 18 Lower No 0.82 1953 X High Resource Yes
Upzone ‐ Lower Income 27.22 751Upzone884 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 12005012 0.23 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 8 30 24 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 0.69 1953 X High Resource
Upzone 655 HOMER AV 94301 12004057 0.29 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 8 30 24 0 8 7 7 Moderate No 0.13 1956 X High Resource
Upzone 744 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 12004053 0.37 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 8 30 24 0 11 8 8 Moderate No 0.69 1956 X High Resource
Upzone 702 CLARA DR 94303 12735023 0.29 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 8 7 6 Moderate No 0.30 1954 X High Resource
Upzone 116 COLERIDGE AV 94301 12417003 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.09 1952 X High Resource
Upzone 3400 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13708006 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 1.28 1953 X High Resource
Upzone 649 FOREST AV 94301 12004019 0.29 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 8 7 6 Moderate No 0.13 1918 AH43.5 High Resource
Upzone 427 HAWTHORNE AV 94301 12009036 0.20 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 4 3 Moderate No 0.33 1968 X High Resource
Upzone 453 HAWTHORNE AV 94301 12009034 0.21 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.97 1958 X High ResourceUpzone660 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 12004017 0.29 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 8 30 24 0 8 7 7 Moderate No 0.29 1951 AH42.8 High Resource
Upzone 741 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 00332040 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.83 1952 X High Resource
Upzone 827 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 00332064 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.21 1926 X High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Upzone 905 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 00333013 0.27 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 8 30 24 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 0.31 1952 X High Resource
Upzone 3200 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94306 13210148 0.37 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.5)8 30 24 0 11 8 8 Moderate No 0.68 1957 X High Resource
Upzone 127 RINCONADA AV 94301 12418095 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.14 1932 X High Resource
Upzone 114 SEALE AV 94301 12418050 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.55 1962 X High ResourceUpzone119 SEALE AV 94301 12418045 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.53 1966 X High Resource
Upzone 125 SEALE AV 94301 12418044 0.21 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.25 1962 X High Resource
Upzone 424 SENECA ST 94301 00303013 0.28 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 8 6 5 Moderate No 0.15 1903 A High Resource
Upzone 660 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003043 0.20 MF RM‐20 Surface Parking 8 30 24 0 6 4 4 Moderate No 0.01 1900 AH46.9 High Resource
Upzone 680 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12003044 0.22 MF RM‐20 One story medical offices (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 8 30 24 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.13 1952 AH46.9 High Resource
Upzone 116 EMERSON ST 94301 12024019 0.24 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 7 5 4 Moderate No 0.92 1922 X High Resource
Upzone 124 EMERSON ST 94301 12024020 0.24 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 7 5 4 Moderate No 0.35 1926 X High Resource
Upzone 2741 MIDDLEFIELD AV 94306 12734095 0.22 CN CN (GF/P) One story office space (FAR: 0.5)30 24 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.43 1956 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3900 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94303 14708049 0.29 CN CN (GF/P) One story cleaners (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 0.07 1958 X High Resource YesUpzone720 Cowper St 94301 12016046 0.23 MF RM‐30 One story medical office (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 16 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate Yes 0.49 1973 X High Resource
Upzone 575 Middlefield Rd 94301 00302043 0.28 MF RM‐30 Two story medical office (FAR: 1.5)16 40 32 0 11 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.41 1963 AH45.3 High Resource
Upzone 720 University Av 94301 00302047 0.41 MF RM‐30 One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 16 40 32 0 16 13 13 Moderate Yes 0.37 1954 AH46.6 High Resource
Upzone 417 COLLEGE AV 94306 12432026 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Moderate No 0.60 1948 X High Resource
Upzone 747 COLORADO AV 94303 12734100 0.27 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 10 8 7 Moderate No 0.58 1965 X High Resource
Upzone 744 COWPER ST 94301 12016049 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Moderate No 0.31 1920 X High Resource
Upzone 245 EL CARMELO AV 94306 13219063 0.24 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 9 7 6 Moderate No 0.38 1953 X High Resource
Upzone 463 LYTTON AV 94301 12014062 0.23 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 9 7 6 Moderate No 0.57 1938 X High Resource
Upzone 227 RAMONA ST 94301 12025014 0.16 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.70 1961 X High ResourceUpzone 827 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 00303018 0.37 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 14 11 10 Moderate No 0.10 1955 AH45.5 High Resource
Upzone 447 LELAND AV 94306 12430018 0.23 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 9 7 6 Moderate No 0.75 1924 X High Resource
Upzone 701 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 00302022 0.25 MF RM‐30 One story medical office (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 16 40 32 0 10 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.12 1959 AH48 High Resource
Upzone 725 University Av 94301 00302021 0.25 MF RM‐30 One story medical office (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 16 40 32 0 10 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.41 1954 AH47.9 High Resource
Upzone 435 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 00302023 0.23 MF RM‐30 One story medical office (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 16 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.91 1961 AH48.1 High Resource
Upzone 2181 PARK BL 94306 12427038 0.25 MF RM‐30 Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 16 40 32 0 10 8 8 Moderate Yes 1.07 1957 X High Resource
Upzone 3691 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13240062 0.25 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 30 24 0 7 6 6 Moderate Yes 0.92 1946 X High Resource Yes Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Upzone 3636 El Camino Real 94301 13708078 0.25 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 7 6 6 Moderate Yes 0.09 1953 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3666 El Camino Real 94301 13708097 0.25 CN CN One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 7 6 6 Moderate Yes 0.46 1931 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3773 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13241083 0.42 CN CN One story multiple retail (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 1.33 1949 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3630 El Camino Real 94301 13708081 0.37 CN CN Two story office space (FAR 0.6), surface parking 30 24 0 11 8 8 Moderate Yes 1.39 1963 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 2127 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 12431059 0.25 CN CN One story restaurant and office space (0.6), surface parking 30 24 0 7 6 6 Moderate Yes 0.91 1940 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 2137 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12431058 0.32 CN CN Surface Parking 30 24 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.01 1900 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3601 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13240059 0.42 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 30 24 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.00 1966 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 1921 El Camino Real 94301 12430017 0.43 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.98 1945 X High Resource YesUpzone2280 El Camino Real 94301 13701113 0.43 CN CN Fast food restaurant (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 30 24 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.07 1969 X High Resource
Upzone 3700 El Camino Real 94301 13711078 0.36 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 30 24 0 10 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.01 1953 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 4127 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246104 0.45 CN CN Two story restaurant and office space (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 30 24 0 13 10 10 Moderate Yes 0.14 1963 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 2080 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13701132 0.31 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.9)30 24 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 1.18 1961 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 4335 El Camino Real 94301 14809010 0.40 CS CS Two story spa (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 16 12 12 Moderate Yes 1.21 1966 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 268 Lambert Av 94306 13238048 0.35 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Moderate Yes 0.65 1963 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 320 Lambert Av 94306 13238058 0.28 CS CS One story vacant retail (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 11 8 8 Moderate Yes 0.42 1978 X High Resource YesUpzone4201 Middlefield 94301 14705086 0.32 CS CS One story auto‐repair (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 1.09 1992 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 780 San Antonio Ave 94303 14705092 0.42 CS CS One story auto‐repair (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 16 13 13 Moderate Yes 0.14 1988 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3508 El Camino Real 94301 13708088 0.24 CS CS One story auto‐repair (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate Yes 0.16 1950 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone ‐ Moderate Income 16.65 398
Upzone 111 LOWELL AV 94301 12417034 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.45 1922 X High Resource
Upzone 121 LOWELL AV 94301 12417033 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.18 1932 X High Resource
Upzone 2225 ALMA ST 94301 12420001 0.16 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 4 3 2 Above Moderate No 0.11 1954 X High Resource
Upzone 103 TENNYSON AV 94301 12417077 0.25 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 7 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.11 1970 X High Resource
Upzone 111 TENNYSON AV 94301 12417076 0.25 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 7 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.13 1953 X High ResourceUpzone122 RINCONADA AV 94301 12419003 0.23 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.78 1925 X High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Upzone 652 HAMILTON AV 94301 12004010 0.31 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 30 24 1 9 7 6 Above Moderate No 0.33 1941 AH44.7 High Resource
Upzone MIDDLEFIELD RD 94301 12003046 0.13 MF RM‐20 Surface Parking 8 30 24 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.02 1900 AH46.1 High Resource
Upzone EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239075 0.18 CN CN Surface Parking 30 24 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource Yes
Upzone KENDALL AV 94306 13708033 0.13 CN CN Vacant 30 24 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 564 COLLEGE AV 94306 13701036 0.13 CN CN One story office space (FAR: 0.5)30 24 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.47 1949 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3972 El Camino Real 94301 13711091 0.25 CN CN One story auto repair (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 30 24 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate Yes 0.27 1959 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 706 COLORADO AV 94306 12734092 0.18 CN CN (GF/P) One story retail/restaurant (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 30 24 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.27 1954 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 708 COLORADO AV 94306 12734054 0.13 CN CN (GF/P) One story convience store (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 30 24 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.14 1968 X High Resource YesUpzone2801 MIDDLEFIELD RD 94306 12734052 0.17 CN CN (GF/P) Two story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 30 24 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.00 1986 X High Resource
Upzone 740 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004071 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.11 1921 X High Resource
Upzone 750 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004072 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.25 1974 X High Resource
Upzone 397 Curtner Ave.94306 13241025 0.19 MF RM‐30 Residential (2)16 40 32 2 7 6 4 Above Moderate Yes 0.73 1954 X High Resource
Upzone 202 BRYANT ST 94301 12025159 0.16 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.61 1918 X High Resource
Upzone Sites
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DRAFTUpzone122 COLORADO AV 94301 13225049 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.20 1951 X High Resource
Upzone 343 COWPER ST 94301 12010044 0.19 MF RM‐30 Two story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 16 40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.13 1907 X High Resource
Upzone 262 HAWTHORNE AV 94301 12025158 0.16 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.97 1918 X High Resource
Upzone 636 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004027 0.19 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 7 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.40 1909 X High Resource
Upzone 727 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004066 0.14 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 1.00 1993 X High Resource
Upzone 590 FOREST ST 94301 12004043 0.22 MF RM‐30 One story medical office (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 16 40 32 0 8 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.67 1949 X High Resource
Upzone 305 COLLEGE AV 94306 12428015 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.54 1968 X High ResourceUpzone325 COLLEGE AV 94306 12428013 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.23 1938 X High Resource
Upzone 718A WEBSTER ST 94301 12004068 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.47 1900 X High Resource
Upzone 730 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004069 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.33 1900 X High Resource
Upzone 371 COLLEGE AV 94306 12432031 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.08 1949 X High Resource
Upzone 383 COLLEGE AV 94306 12432030 0.20 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 8 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.01 1931 X High Resource
Upzone 634 HAMILTON AV 94301 12004009 0.29 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 11 9 8 Above Moderate No 0.95 1960 AH44.7 High Resource
Upzone 643 WEBSTER ST 94301 12004022 0.23 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 9 7 6 Above Moderate No 0.03 1903 AH43.6 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Upzone 746 BRYANT ST 94301 12027056 0.16 SOFA I CAP RM‐30 Residential (1)16 40 32 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.73 1934 X High Resource
Upzone 727 RAMONA ST 94301 12027064 0.12 SOFA I CAP RM‐30 Surface parking 16 40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.00 1900 X High ResourceUpzone3337 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239005 0.17 CS CS One story vacant office space (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.72 1938 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 3839 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13241089 0.17 CS CS One story auto repair (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.68 1947 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3929 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13242068 0.17 CS CS One story retail (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.49 1948 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3939 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13242070 0.17 CS CS One story retail (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.70 1948 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 75 ENCINA AV 94301 12033003 0.13 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.44 1958 X High Resource
Upzone 411 LAMBERT AV 94306 13239017 0.16 CS CS Two story gym (FAR: 0.6), vacant 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.00 1900 X High Resource
Upzone MATADERO AV 94306 13708016 0.11 CS CS Surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource YesUpzone3260 Ash St 94306 13238047 0.22 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 8 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.49 1998 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 460 Lambert Av 94306 13238017 0.22 CS CS Surface parking 40 32 0 8 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.08 1937 X High Resource
Upzone 814 SAN ANTONIO AV 94303 14703043 0.43 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.4), Surface parking 40 32 0 17 13 13 Above Moderate Yes 0.42 1956 X High Resource
Upzone 816‐814 San Antonio Ave 94303 14703039 0.44 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 17 14 14 Above Moderate Yes 0.38 1956 X High Resource
Upzone 824 San Antonio Ave 94303 14703040 0.44 CS CS Two story office space (FAR 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 17 14 14 Above Moderate Yes 1.00 1986 X High Resource
Upzone 840 San Antonio Ave 94303 14703064 0.49 CS CS auto repair (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 19 15 15 Above Moderate Yes 0.12 1962 AE10.5 High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034004 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034005 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034006 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.04 0 X High ResourceUpzoneENCINA AV 94301 12034007 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.04 0 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034008 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034009 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034010 0.13 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone 44 ENCINA AV 94301 12034002 0.18 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.00 1949 X High Resource
Upzone 2290 BIRCH ST 94306 12432002 0.11 CC CC (2)(R) One story medical office (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.17 1957 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 400 Cambridge Av 94306 12432006 0.11 CC CC (2)(R) Two story office space (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.21 1971 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 430 Cambridge Av 94306 12432009 0.14 CC CC (2)(R) One story office space (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.33 1958 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 456 Cambridge Av 94306 12432012 0.16 CC CC (2)(R) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.82 1951 X High Resource YesUpzone310 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12432034 0.27 CC CC (2)(R)(P) Two story office space (FAR: 2.0)40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate Yes 0.74 1945 X High Resource
Upzone 3516 El Camino Real 94301 13708079 0.23 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.10 1946 X High Resource Yes Yes Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Upzone 4191 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13246120 0.36 CS CS One story dentist and fitness center (FAR: 0.4), Surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate Yes 0.56 1966 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4195 El Camino Real 94301 13246119 0.35 CS CS One story auto‐repair (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate Yes 0.89 1989 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 4232 El Camino Real 94301 16708036 0.43 CS CS One story preschool (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 17 13 13 Above Moderate Yes 1.08 1954 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 805 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 12033012 0.24 CS CS One story medcial offices (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.56 1940 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 825 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 12033011 0.20 CS CS One story medcial offices (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 8 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.37 1955 X High Resource YesUpzone3339 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239074 0.36 CS CS One story lodging (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate No 0.75 1955 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3345 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239080 0.22 CS CS One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 8 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.37 1968 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 3825 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 13241088 0.35 CS CS One story physical therapy (FAR: 0.4), Surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate Yes 0.20 1963 X High Resource Yes Yes
Upzone 455 Lambert Av 94306 13239087 0.32 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 12 10 10 Above Moderate Yes 0.57 1965 X High Resource
Upzone 3200 Ash St 94306 13238045 0.39 CS CS One story office space FAR: 0.6)40 32 0 15 12 12 Above Moderate Yes 1.20 1975 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 425 Portage Av 94306 13238068 0.40 CS CS One story fitness center (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 16 12 12 Above Moderate Yes 0.12 1951 X High Resource Yes
Upzone 27 ENCINA AV 94301 12033010 0.16 CS CS Surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.00 1900 X High Resource
Upzone 414 California Av 94306 12432040 0.37 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story Bank (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate Yes 0.34 1958 X High Resource
Upzone 910 Charleston Rd 94303 14703065 0.48 CS CS One story Restaurant (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 19 15 15 Above Moderate Yes 0.33 1978 AE10.5 High ResourceUpzone63 ENCINA AV 94301 12033004 0.27 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate Yes 1.17 1941 X High Resource
Upzone 2401 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12433061 0.24 CC CC One story Bank (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate Yes 0.56 1975 X High Resource
Upzone 855 EL CAMINO REAL 94301 12034014 0.44 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 17 14 14 Above Moderate Yes 0.00 1958 X High Resource
Upzone ENCINA AV 94301 12034003 0.25 CC CC Surface parking 40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate No 0.00 0 X High Resource
Upzone ‐ Above Moderate Income 17.80 491Upzone ‐ Total 61.68 1640
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or Street Zip Code APN Acres
General
Plan Zoning Current Use Minimum Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Maximum Density
Allowed (du/ac)
Realistic Allowable
Density (du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximum
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential Minus
Existing
Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included in 5th
Cycle HE
ILR Year
Built Floodzone TCAC Opportunity
Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservation
Within 150'
Buffer
Historic Resource Status Notes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station PARK BL 94306 13232043 1.38 MF RM‐30 Surface Parking 16 40 32 0 55 44 44 Lower No 1950 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2400 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14220012 0.75 CS CS (AS1) One story bank (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower No 1.01 0 High Resource Yes Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2673 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13236077 0.64 CN CN One story restaurant and retail (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 25 20 20 Lower Yes 0.59 1970 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2310 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13701129 0.76 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower Yes 1.39 1924 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 300 HAMILTON AV 94301 12016096 0.75 CC CD‐C (P); PF Five story office building (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower No 1.49 0 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 530 LYTTON AV 94301 12003070 0.67 CC CD‐C (P) Four story office building (FAR: 0.8) 40 32 0 26 21 21 Lower No 1906 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station Cambridge ave 94306 12432050 0.65 CC PF(R) Parking structure 40 32 0 25 20 20 Lower No 1910 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 3197 PARK BL 94306 13226076 0.59 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 40 32 0 23 18 18 Lower No 1.43 0 High Resource Yes1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 156 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12428045 1.14 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story grocery store (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 50 40 0 57 45 45 Lower Yes 0.30 1950 High Resource Yes1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 150 GRANT AV 94306 12429020 0.60 CC CC (2)(R) One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 50 40 0 29 23 23 Lower No 0.23 1979 High Resource Yes1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station NITA AV 94306 14709056 1.25 RO ROLM Surface Parking 50 40 0 62 50 50 Lower No 0 High Resource Yes
Caltrain Station ‐ Lower Income 9.18 313
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 360 FOREST AV 94301 12016070 0.23 MF RM‐40 Residential (2)31 40 32 2 9 7 5 Moderate No 1.04 0 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station PARK BL 94306 13232042 0.28 MF RM‐30 Surface Parking 16 40 32 0 11 8 8 Moderate No 1961 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2805 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13237067 0.39 CS CS One story retail (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 15 12 12 Moderate No 0.92 1946 High Resource Yes Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2951 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13237052 0.33 CS CS One story office space (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate No 0.63 0 High Resource Yes Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 1885 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12430060 0.13 CN CN Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 1.50 0 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 1895 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12430061 0.16 CN CN Two story office space (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 1.49 0 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 305 LYTTON AV 94301 12014101 0.23 CC CD‐C (P) Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 1.14 1980 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 321 HAMILTON AV 94301 12015090 0.23 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant and retail (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.75 1947 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 490 CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12432046 0.33 CC CC (2)(R)(P) Three store office space and retail (FAR: 1.2)40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate No 1.30 1955 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 447 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433016 0.13 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.57 1900 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 451 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433015 0.11 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.45 1962 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 441 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433017 0.14 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.95 1954 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 445 SHERMAN AV 94306 12433043 0.28 CC CC (2) Two story office space (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 11 8 8 Moderate No 0.61 1975 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2455 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12433008 0.38 CC CC (2) Two story lodging (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 15 12 12 Moderate No 0.10 1970 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station YALE ST 94306 13701078 0.14 CN CN Surface Parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 1958 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 577 COLLEGE AV 94306 13701125 0.44 CN CN Two story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 17 13 13 Moderate Yes 1.24 1958 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2200 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13701070 0.41 CN CN Gas station and convience store (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 16 13 13 Moderate Yes 0.19 1990 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 555 COLLEGE AV 94306 13701069 0.48 CN CN Single story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 19 15 15 Moderate Yes 0.57 1958 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2000 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13701116 0.27 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 10 8 8 Moderate Yes 1.14 0 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 1963 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12430015 0.28 CN CN Gas station and convience store (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 11 9 9 Moderate Yes 0.05 1950 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 3241 PARK BL 94306 13226078 0.43 LI GM Gas station and convience store (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 17 13 13 Moderate No 0.03 1951 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 100 ADDISON AV 94301 12030050 0.24 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story preschool (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 1980 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2041 ALMA ST 94301 12419054 0.20 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 50 40 2 10 8 6 Moderate No 0.90 1954 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 324 EMERSON ST 94301 12025094 0.13 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.43 1911 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 318 EMERSON ST 94301 12025093 0.13 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.97 1900 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2151 PARK BL 94306 12427039 0.26 MF RM‐30 Two story office building (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 16 50 40 0 12 10 10 Moderate Yes 1.05 1958 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2211 PARK BL 94306 12428043 0.35 MF RM‐30 One stury office building (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 16 50 40 0 17 13 13 Moderate Yes 0.33 1956 High Resource
Caltrain Station ‐ Moderate Income 7.11 218
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 221 BRYANT ST 94301 12014011 0.13 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.08 1928 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 197 BRYANT ST 94301 12012022 0.17 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 40 32 2 6 5 3 Above Moderate No 1.49 0 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 343 HAWTHORNE AV 94301 12012019 0.25 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 40 32 2 10 8 6 Above Moderate No 1.35 1959 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2861 ALMA ST 94306 13226023 0.19 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 40 32 2 7 5 3 Above Moderate No 0.78 1956 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 733 RAMONA ST 94301 12027063 0.10 MF RM‐30 Vacant 16 40 32 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 1906 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station Ash St 94306 13236024 0.10 MF RM‐40 Surface Parking 31 40 32 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station ENCINA AV 94301 12034013 0.09 CC CC Surface Parking 40 32 0 3 2 2 Above Moderate No 1947 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 425 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433019 0.14 CC CC (2)(R)(P) Two story retail (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.15 0 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2305 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12432049 0.11 CC CC (2)(R) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.34 1951 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 463 CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433013 0.13 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.02 1953 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 461 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433014 0.13 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.83 1953 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 415 CAMBRIDGE AV 94306 12432052 0.13 CC CC (2)(R) Two story vacant office building (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.87 0 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 440 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12432041 0.14 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story retail (FAR: 0.9)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.22 1959 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 576 CAMBRIDGE AV 94306 13701075 0.19 CN CN Two store office space (FAR: 0.8)40 32 3 7 6 3 Above Moderate No 1.21 1958 High Resource Yes
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2001 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 12431025 0.18 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.18 1953 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 280 LAMBERT AV 94306 13238043 0.09 CS CS Surface Parking 40 32 0 3 2 2 Above Moderate No 0 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2904 ASH ST 94306 13237041 0.18 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.73 1998 High Resource YesBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 160 HOMER AV 94301 12028005 0.14 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 Surface Parking 40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.03 1961 High ResourceBetween 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 145 ADDISON AV 94301 12028094 0.18 SOFA II CAP RT‐35 One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.77 1950 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from Downtown Station 828 BRYANT ST 94301 12028018 0.13 SOFA I CAP AMF One story office space (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.72 1900 High Resource
Between 1/4 and 1/2 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 3040 PARK BL 94306 13232036 0.17 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.90 1953 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 170 EMERSON ST 94301 12024025 0.13 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 50 40 2 6 5 3 Above Moderate No 0.72 1912 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2233 ALMA ST 94301 12420037 0.25 MF RM‐20 One story office space (FAR: 0.4)8 50 40 0 12 9 9 Above Moderate No 0.26 1956 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 106 RINCONADA AV 94301 12419001 0.11 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 50 40 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.06 1925 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 114 RINCONADA AV 94301 12419002 0.11 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 50 40 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.40 1925 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 230 EMERSON ST 94301 12025036 0.13 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 50 40 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 0.39 1901 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2155 ALMA ST 94301 12419108 0.13 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 50 40 2 6 5 3 Above Moderate No 0.29 1948 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 326 BRYANT ST 94301 12025070 0.12 MF RM‐30 One story office space (FAR: 0.7)16 50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.63 1946 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 19981/4 Mile from Downtown Station 330 BRYANT ST 94301 12065002 0.13 MF RM‐30 Residential (2)16 50 40 2 6 5 3 Above Moderate No 1.00 1982 High Resource1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 345 HIGH ST 94301 12025100 0.13 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 6 5 4 Above Moderate No 1.08 1990 High Resource1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 102 COLORADO AV 94301 13225047 0.17 MF RM‐30 Residential (2)16 50 40 2 8 6 4 Above Moderate No 1.13 1953 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 255 COLLEGE AV 94306 12428021 0.11 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.11 1920 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 267 COLLEGE AV 94306 12428019 0.11 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 1.07 1967 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 355 COLLEGE AV 94306 12432001 0.15 MF RM‐30 Residential (1)16 50 40 1 7 6 5 Above Moderate No 0.07 1928 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 404 SHERIDAN AV 94306 13236025 0.11 MF RM‐40 Surface Parking 31 50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 240 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12428031 0.16 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story office space (FAR: 0.3)50 40 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.76 1962 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 209 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12429001 0.12 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.50 1951 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 265 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12429021 0.14 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 1.00 1951 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 239 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12429007 0.26 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 13 10 10 Above Moderate Yes 1.20 1951 High Resource
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 261 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12429022 0.13 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 1.02 1951 High Resource1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2453 ASH ST 94306 12433027 0.11 CC CC (2)(R)(P) Two story retail (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.11 1958 High Resource1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 407 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12433022 0.10 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.18 1902 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 19981/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 2501 PARK BL 94306 12429012 0.12 CC CC (2)(R) Two story office building (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.93 1947 High Resource Yes1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station PARK BL 94306 12428003 0.29 CC CC (2)(R) Surface Parking 50 40 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate Yes 1900 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from California Ave. or San Antonio Station 360 N CALIFORNIA AV 94306 12432036 0.15 CC CC (2)(R)(P) One story retail (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 1.30 1953 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 405 HIGH ST 94301 12026003 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) Multi‐story office space (FAR: 0.9) 50 40 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.30 1998 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 424 EMERSON ST 94301 12026025 0.09 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.05 1951 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 227 FOREST AV 94301 12027017 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) Two story office space (1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.32 1965 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 420 RAMONA ST 94301 12026013 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) One story bank (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.50 1951 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 640 RAMONA ST 94301 12027015 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.00 1910 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 635 HIGH ST 94301 12027034 0.12 CC CD‐C (P) One story office space (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.08 1946 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 203 FOREST AV 94301 12027018 0.11 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.30 1958 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 647 EMERSON ST 94301 12027019 0.11 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.8)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.35 1920 High Resource Yes1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 644 EMERSON ST 94301 12027027 0.11 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) Two story office space (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.12 1962 High Resource1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 532 BRYANT ST 94301 12026062 0.11 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story retail (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.24 1950 High Resource1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 117 UNIVERSITY AV 94301 12026039 0.10 CC CD‐C (P) Two story office space (FAR: 1.0)50 40 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 0.38 1928 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 412 EMERSON ST 94301 12026106 0.15 CC CD‐C (GF)(P) One story restaurant (FAR: 0.9)50 40 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.50 1958 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 291 ALMA ST 94301 12025056 0.13 CC CD‐N (P) One story office building (FAR: 0.5) 50 40 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.01 1959 High Resource
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 247 HIGH ST 94301 12025044 0.09 CC CD‐N (P) One story dentist office (FAR: 0.8) 50 40 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 1.37 1915 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 251 HIGH ST 94301 12025043 0.19 CC CD‐N (P) One story office building (FAR: 0.8) 50 40 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 1.32 1956 High Resource Yes
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 328 HIGH ST 94301 12025106 0.13 CC CD‐N (P) Two story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 50 40 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.03 1936 High Resource Yes Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/4 Mile from Downtown Station 316 HIGH ST 94301 12025105 0.13 CC CD‐N (P) Surface Parking 50 40 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.04 1900 High Resource Yes
Caltrain Station ‐ Above Moderate Income 8.54 264Caltrain Station ‐ Total 24.83 795
Caltrain Sites
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1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes MAYBELL AV 94306 13724045 0.56 CN RM‐20 Surface parking 8 40 32 0 22 17 17 Lower No 0.02 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 561 VISTA AV 94306 13737004 0.65 MF RM‐30 Faith‐based insitution 16 40 32 0 25 20 20 Lower No 0.03 1975 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4170 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13724046 1.01 CS CS One story grocery store (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 40 32 32 Lower No 1.01 1996 High Resource Yes Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3150 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14220054 0.75 CS CS One story Restaurant (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 30 24 24 Lower No 0.65 1969 High Resource Yes
Frequent Bus Routes ‐ Lower Income 2.97 93
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 126 LOWELL AV 94301 12417042 0.17 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.13 1994 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 120 LOWELL AV 94301 12417041 0.17 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.42 1988 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 114 LOWELL AV 94301 12417040 0.17 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 6 5 4 Moderate No 0.45 1985 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes ARASTRADERO RD 94306 13724019 0.23 CS CS (AD) One story auto dealership (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes EL CAMINO REAL 94304 14220079 0.19 CS CS Vacant 40 32 0 7 6 6 Moderate No High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3265 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13238020 0.17 CS CS Surface parking, vacant 40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 0.00 1960 High Resource Yes1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3160 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 14220055 0.29 CS CS Residential (2)40 32 2 11 9 7 Moderate No 0.15 1950 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3780 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711098 0.24 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate Yes 0.13 1950 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4113 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246116 0.21 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 1.09 1990 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4115 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246100 0.35 CN CN Vacant 40 32 0 14 11 11 Moderate No 1.04 1965 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3585 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13240058 0.14 CN CN Misc. use 40 32 0 5 4 4 Moderate No 0.32 1946 High Resource Yes Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3960 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711080 0.11 CN CN One story office space (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.62 1952 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3924 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711084 0.16 CN CN Commercial (FAR: 0.98) office space 40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 0.57 1934 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3916 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711087 0.16 CN CN Auto dealership (0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Moderate No 0.34 1963 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3878 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711082 0.11 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.85 1940 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3876 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711081 0.11 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 1.18 1960 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3870 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711077 0.12 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.8)40 32 0 4 3 3 Moderate No 0.93 1963 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3864 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711089 0.18 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.5)40 32 0 7 5 5 Moderate No 1.19 1956 High Resource Yes
Frequent Bus Routes ‐ Moderate Income 3.31 921/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4101 WISTERIA LN 94306 13737031 0.10 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 3 3 2 Above Moderate No 1.25 1999 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 16 CHURCHILL AV 94306 12424026 0.14 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.20 1945 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 12 CHURCHILL AV 94306 12424025 0.14 MF RM‐20 Residential (2)8 40 32 2 5 4 2 Above Moderate No 0.09 1945 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 22 CHURCHILL AV 94306 12424027 0.14 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.73 1945 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 211 MANZANITA AV 94306 12424008 0.14 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 5 4 3 Above Moderate No 0.99 1937 High Resource Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 105 LOWELL AV 94301 12417035 0.11 MF RM‐20 Residential (1)8 40 32 1 4 3 2 Above Moderate No 0.11 1948 High Resource
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes Lambert Avenue 94306 13238018 0.23 CS CS Surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.03 1955 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3897 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13241086 0.36 CS CS One story car wash (FAR: 0.2)40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate No 0.52 2000 High Resource Yes Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4143 EL CAMINO WY 94306 13246077 0.11 CN CN Residential (1)40 32 1 4 3 2 Above Moderate No 0.88 1940 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711074 0.12 CN CN Surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3760 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711079 0.12 CN CN Surface parking 40 32 0 4 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.04 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3505 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13240060 0.14 CN CN Two story office space (FAR: 0.3)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.26 1950 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3545 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13240063 0.14 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.4)40 32 0 5 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.34 1969 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4117 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246105 0.16 CN CN One story office space (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.85 1983 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4131 EL CAMINO WY 94306 13244010 0.16 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.4) surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.43 1956 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4125 EL CAMINO WY 94306 13244012 0.18 CN CN One story art school (FAR: 0.7)40 32 0 7 5 5 Above Moderate No 1.11 1955 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes EL CAMINO WY 94306 13244090 0.09 CN CN Surface parking 40 32 0 3 2 2 Above Moderate No 1900 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3487 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239078 0.20 CN CN Two story retail (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.60 1963 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3457 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13239077 0.15 CN CN One story retail (FAR: 0.6)40 32 0 6 4 4 Above Moderate No 1.11 1950 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 3944 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13711085 0.22 CN CN Two story office space (FAR: 0.5) 40 32 0 8 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.49 1987 High Resource Yes
1/2 Mile of Frequent Bus Routes 4123 EL CAMINO REAL 94306 13246103 0.20 CN CN One story restaurant (FAR: 0.3)surface parking 40 32 0 8 6 6 Above Moderate No 0.64 1960 High Resource Yes
Frequent Bus Routes ‐ Above Moderate Income 3.36 89
Frequent Bus Routes ‐ Total 9.64 274
Transit Corridor Sites
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Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 1985 Louis Rd 94303 00350022 1.09 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 32 26 26 Lower No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 1140 Cowper St 94301 12018048 0.61 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 18 14 14 Lower No High Resource Yes Category 2; Professorville (Designation applies to 457 building only)
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 2890 Middlefield Rd 94306 13203193 0.76 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 22 18 18 Lower No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 3149 Waverley St 94306 13220161 0.69 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 20 16 16 Lower No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 3505 Middlefield Rd 94306 12747042 1.50 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 45 36 36 Lower No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions ‐ Lower Income 4.65 110
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 625 Hamilton Ave 94301 12003056 0.21 MF RM‐40Faith‐based insitution 31 30 24 0 6 5 5 Moderate No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 2490 Middlefield Rd 94301 13201083 0.46 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 13 11 11 Moderate No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 687 Arastradero Rd 94306 16704013 0.26 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 7 6 6 Moderate No High Resource Yes Deemed NOT eligible for the CRHR or the NRHP in 1998
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 865 Stanford Ave 94306 13702088 0.46 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 13 11 11 Moderate No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions (surface parking/vacant space) 1611 Standford Ave 9430613707040 0.21 SF R‐1 Faith‐based insitution 30 24 0 6 5 5 Moderate No High Resource Yes
Faith‐Based Institutions ‐ Moderate Income 1.60 38
Frequent Bus Routes ‐ Total 6.25 148
Faith Based Institution Sites
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or Street Zip Code APN Acres
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Notes
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)950 INDUSTRIAL ST 94303 14701061 0.54 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.3), surface parking 40 32 0 21 17 17 Lower No 0.37 1972 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)937 INDUSTRIAL AV 94303 14701086 0.57 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 22 18 18 Lower No 0.21 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)990 COMMERCIAL ST 94303 14701041 0.79 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 31 25 25 Lower No 1.00 1999 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4030 FABIAN WY 94303 12715010 0.55 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 22 17 17 Lower No 0.93 1959 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)TRANSPORT ST 94303 14702017 0.66 LI GM Surface parking 40 32 0 26 21 21 Lower No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3940 Fabian Wy 94303 12737023 1.27 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 50 40 40 Lower No 0.51 1991 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3960 Fabian Wy 94303 12737019 0.68 LI GM One story vacant office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 27 21 21 Lower No 0.45 1995 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3980 Fabian Wy 94303 12737018 0.69 LI GM One story vacant office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 27 22 22 Lower No 1.01 1995 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)811 E Charleston Rd 94303 12737016 0.54 LI GM One story auto repair (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 21 17 17 Lower No 0.21 1972 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4045 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701070 0.54 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 21 17 17 Lower No 1.26 1957 AE10.6 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4007 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701097 0.54 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 21 17 17 Lower No 1.26 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4083 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701116 0.51 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 20 16 16 Lower No 1.50 1980 AE10.5 Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1035 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710056 1.00 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 40 32 32 Lower No 0.54 2014 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1051 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710082 1.07 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 42 34 34 Lower No 0.42 2014 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1053 E MEADOW CL 94303 12710081 1.60 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 64 51 51 Lower No 0.42 1970 AE10.5 High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1085 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710110 1.43 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 57 45 45 Lower No 0.28 1975 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3600 W Bayshore Rd 94303 12710076 2.08 RO ROLM Two story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 83 66 66 Lower No 1.12 1990 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3500 W Bayshore Rd 94303 12736031 1.40 RO ROLM Two story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 56 44 44 Lower No 0.84 1980 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3460 W Bayshore Rd 94303 12736029 1.49 RO ROLM Two story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 59 47 47 Lower No 1.00 1970 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3350 W Bayshore Rd 94303 12736040 3.96 RO ROLM Two story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking, vacant 40 32 0 158 126 126 Lower No 0.67 1983 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1020 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710103 2.50 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 99 79 79 Lower No 0.40 1975 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1036 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710094 3.06 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 122 97 97 Lower No 0.58 1965 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1050 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710099 2.62 RO ROLM Two story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 104 83 83 Lower No 0.44 1968 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1052 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710084 0.94 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 37 30 30 Lower No 0.48 1969 AE10.5 High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1060 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710049 1.13 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 45 36 36 Lower No 0.77 1964 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1066 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710050 2.15 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 85 68 68 Lower No 0.89 1976 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1068 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710051 1.00 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 40 32 32 Lower No 0.60 1974 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)1076 E Meadow Circle 94303 12710072 1.00 RO ROLM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 40 32 32 Lower No 0.71 1961 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM) ‐ Lower Income 36.30 1150
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)951 Commercial St 94303 14701095 0.50 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 20 16 16 Moderate No 0.72 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)937 Commercial St 94303 14701023 0.32 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 12 10 10 Moderate No 1.00 1956 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)916 SAN ANTONIO AV 94303 14701008 0.33 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 13 10 10 Moderate No 0.91 1974 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)Fabian Wy 94303 12737007 0.45 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 18 14 14 Moderate No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)Fabian Wy 94303 12737005 0.40 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 16 12 12 Moderate No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)3997 Fabian Wy 94303 12737003 0.28 LI GM Surface parking 40 32 0 11 8 8 Moderate No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)E Charleston Rd 94303 12737002 0.22 LI GM Surface parking 40 32 0 8 7 7 Moderate No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)849 E Charleston Rd 94303 12737001 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.47 1959 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)830 E Charleston Rd 94303 12715049 0.27 LI GM One story auto repair (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 10 8 8 Moderate No 0.25 1961 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)860 E Charleston Rd 94303 12715002 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 1.11 1956 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4055 Fabian Wy 94303 12715006 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.69 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)870 E Charleston Rd 94303 12715003 0.46 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 18 14 14 Moderate No 0.77 2005 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)835 San Antonio Rd 94303 12715004 0.40 LI GM Gas station (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 15 12 12 Moderate No 0.05 1968 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)825 San Antonio Rd #A 94303 12715005 0.21 LI GM Two story vacant office space (FAR: 0.4), surface parking 40 32 0 8 6 6 Moderate No 1.17 1958 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)821 San Antonio Rd 94303 12715046 0.32 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.4), surface parking 40 32 0 12 10 10 Moderate No 1.20 1955 X High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)809 SAN ANTONIO RD 94303 12715050 0.37 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.4), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Moderate No 0.89 1956 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)801 San Antonio Rd 94303 12715041 0.20 LI GM Faith‐based insitution (FAR: 0.6), surface parking 40 32 0 7 6 6 Moderate No 1.43 1957 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)799 San Antonio Rd 94303 12715042 0.23 LI GM One story restaurant (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 0.76 1960 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)797 San Antonio Rd 94303 12715043 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Moderate No 1.43 1962 X High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM) ‐ Moderate Income 5.87 179
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)San Antonio Rd 94303 14701105 0.10 LI GM Vacant 40 32 0 3 3 3 Above Moderate No 0.00 N/A AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4075 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701079 0.16 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 6 5 5 Above Moderate No 0.39 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)989 Commercial St 94303 14701016 0.19 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate No 1.13 1958 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)977 Commercial St 94303 14701018 0.19 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 7 6 6 Above Moderate No 1.46 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4067 Transport St 94303 14701099 0.25 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate No 1.08 1959 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4051 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701068 0.26 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.4), surface parking 40 32 0 10 8 8 Above Moderate No 0.77 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4047 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701069 0.25 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.48 1956 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4039 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701072 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.33 1959 AE10.5 High Resource Keith ReckdahlWG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4035 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701073 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.63 1958 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4019 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701096 0.31 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 12 9 9 Above Moderate No 0.35 1958 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4030 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701013 0.45 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.2), surface parking 40 32 0 17 14 14 Above Moderate No 1.13 1954 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)999 Commercial St 94303 14701122 0.30 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 0.9), surface parking 40 32 0 11 9 9 Above Moderate No 1.00 1966 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)991 Commercial St 94303 14701123 0.35 LI GM One story preschool (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate No 0.79 2005 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)4041 TRANSPORT ST 94303 14701071 0.23 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.8), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 1.50 1959 AE10.5 Keith Reckdahl
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)936 INDUSTRIAL AV 94303 14701059 0.24 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.86 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)940 INDUSTRIAL AV 94303 14701060 0.24 LI GM Two story office space (FAR: 1.0), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.50 1958 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)947 INDUSTRIAL AV 94303 14701085 0.24 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.75 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)949 INDUSTRIAL AV 94303 14701043 0.24 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.7), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 0.84 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)974 COMMERCIAL ST 94303 14701040 0.35 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 14 11 11 Above Moderate No 0.10 1959 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)966 COMMERCIAL ST 94303 14701039 0.24 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 9 7 7 Above Moderate No 1.06 1956 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)952 COMMERCIAL ST 94303 14701038 0.30 LI GM One story office space (FAR: 0.5), surface parking 40 32 0 12 9 9 Above Moderate No 1.36 1957 AE10.5 High Resource Keith Reckdahl, Arthur Keller
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM)‐ Above Moderate Income 5.35 162
WG Suggestions (GM & ROLM) ‐ Total 47.51 1491
GM and ROLM Sites
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or Street Zip Code APN Acres
General
Plan Zoning Current Use
Minimum
Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Maximum
Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Realistic
Allowabl
e Density
(du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximu
m
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential
Minus
Existing
Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included
in 5th
Cycle HE
ILR Year
Built Floodzone
TCAC
Opportu
nity Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservation
Within
150'
Buffer
Historic
Resource
Status
Notes
Stanford Sites Pasteur Drive + 1100 Welch Road 14223026 2.30 MISP;MF RM‐40 Portable structures, surface parking 31 40 32 0 425 Above Moderate No X
Stanford Sites 3128 El Camino Real 94306 14220035, 1.23 CS CS One story fast food restaurant (FAR: 0.2), surface parking 30 24 0 144 Above Moderate Yes 0.94 1974 X
Stanford Sites Palo Alto Transit Center
12031021,
12031010 4.50 MISP PF Transit center & hisotric building (MacArthur Park)30 24 0 180 Above Moderate No X Category 1Currently not being considered
Stanford Sites‐ Above Moderate Income 3.53 749
Stanford Sites ‐ Total 3.53 749
Stanford Proposed Sites
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DRAFTCategory/Strategy Site Address or Street Minimum Density
Allowed (du/ac)
Maximum
Density Allowed
(du/ac)
Realistic
Allowable
Density (du/ac)
Existing
Units
Maximum
Capacity
Realistic
Capacity
Potential
Minus
Existing
Income Category Publicly
Owned
Included in
5th Cycle
HE
ILR Year Built Floodzone
TCAC
Opportunity
Area
WG Member Who
Recommended Site
Retail
Preservat
ion
Within
150'
Buffer
Historic
Resource
Status
Notes
Staff Suggested Sites 2951 EL CAMINO REAL 30 24 10 0.63 1975 X
Staff Suggested Sites 300 LAMBERT AV 30 24 10 0.94 1970 X
Staff Suggested Sites 955 ALMA ST 50 40 8 1.65 1947 X
Staff Suggested Sites 660 University, 511 Byron St.30 24 4 2.6 1950 X
Staff Suggested Sites 980 Middlefield 16 1951 X
Staff Suggested Sites 550 Hamilton 42 0.85 1971 X
Staff Suggested Sites 3300 El Camino Real 92
Staff Suggested Sites ‐ Above Moderate Income 182
Staff Suggested Sites ‐ Total 182
Staff Suggested Sites
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Staff Report (ID # 13831)
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 2/23/2022
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: Review of 2021 Comp Plan and Housing Element Progress
Report
Title: Review and Authorize Transmittal of the 2021 Comprehensive
Plan Annual Progress Report to the Office of Planning and
Research and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress
Report to the Department of Housing and Community
Development
From: Jonathan Lait
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action:
1. Review the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report (Attachment A) and 2021
Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Attachments B and C); and
2. Recommend City Council authorize transmittal of the reports to the Office of Planning
and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development, respectively,
by April 1, 2022.
Report Summary
This report provides an update on the status of the 410 implementation programs contained in
the Implementation Table of the Comprehensive Plan and the 72 programs contained in the
2015-2023 Housing Element. This annual reporting is in accordance with Government Code
Section 65400 and Palo Alto’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The City submits Annual Progress
Reports (APRs) to the Office of Planning and Research and Department (OPR) and Housing and
Community Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year. This staff report summarizes the
progress made towards the programs and goals set forth in Comprehensive Plan
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Implementation Plan Table1, and the 2015-2023 Housing Element2 and provides updated
figures on the City’s compliance with its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) in 2021.
The PTC’s recommendation to authorize the transmittal of the reports to OPR and HCD will be
forwarded to the City Council in March 2022.
Background
This is the fourth year of annual reporting since the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
in 2017. The City Council reviewed the last update for 2020 on March 15, 2021 (Staff Report3).
The following section provides the context for the annual reporting.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report
The Annual Comprehensive Plan Implementation Report is a State mandated report, required
by Government Code (GC) Section 654004. GC 65400 states that after a legislative body (City
Council) adopts the Comprehensive Plan, an annual review must be submitted to the City
Council, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) Department on the status of the plan’s progress and
implementation.
In addition, the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Section 19.04.030)5 requires the PTC to annually
review the Implementation Plan table of the Comprehensive Plan. It states that “the planning
commission shall annually review the general plan and recommend to the city council such
extensions, changes or additions to the plan as the commission may consider necessary in the
view of any change in conditions.”
The PTC reviewed the Implementation Table of the Comprehensive Plan on December 8, 2021
(Staff Report6) and did not recommend any changes. The PTC did have a few questions that
1 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/planning-amp-
development-services/3.-comprehensive-plan/comprehensive-plan/2030-comp-plan-9-implementation-june-
21.pdf
2 Housing Element 2015-2023: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/planning-amp-development-
services/3.-comprehensive-plan/comprehensive-plan/compplan_2017_13_housingelement_pdf_w_links.pdf
3 City Council Staff Report, March 15, 2021: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-
reports/reports/city-manager-reports-cmrs/2021/id-11838.pdf
4 Government Code Section 65400:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=65400
5 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 19.04.030:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-82254#JD_19.04.030
6 PTC Staff Report December 8, 2021: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-
reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2021/ptc-12.08-comp-plan.pdf
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staff prepared responses to; these are reflected in Attachment D. The PTC did not review the
2015-2023 Housing Element programs at this meeting, but those updates are provided in this
staff report for its review.
2015-2023 Housing Element and the Annual Progress Report
The HCD Department requires an annual report addressing the City’s progress implementing
the Housing Element. The report includes data on housing production and accomplishments
toward the City’s RHNA goals. The City adopted its current Housing Element7 for the period of
2015-2023. As the 2015-2023 Housing Element is set to expire next year, the City is in the
process of updating the Housing Element for the 2023-31 planning period.
The HCD mandates that the APR for the Housing Element focus on three topics:
1. Total number of net housing units produced or “permitted” by the City in a calendar year
2. Status on jurisdiction’s progress in addressing its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
3. Status of the implementation of the 2015-2023 Housing Element’s programs and goals
The previous Annual Progress Report for 2020 for this current Housing Element cycle can be
found here8.
Discussion
This section provides an overview of the Comprehensive Plan APR and the Housing Element
APR and provides high-level summaries of the related data. See Attachments A, B, and C for
individual Comprehensive Plan and Housing Element program details and the City’s compliance
with its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) needs in 2021.
Implementation Programs Annual Progress Report
The Implementation Plan Table9 of the Comprehensive Plan identified 410 programs the City
wants to undertake to help achieve the goals in the Comprehensive Plan, to the extent that
resources are available. These programs are attributed to approximately 15 different lead
agencies or departments. The programs in the Implementation Table describe and prioritize
actions to implement various aspects of the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Some
programs are budgeted and ongoing, while the implementation of other programs will require
identification of resources during future budget cycles.
7 2015-2023 Housing Element: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/37935
8 2020 Annual Progress Report: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/planning-amp-development-
services-1/housing-element/housingelement_2015_2023/2020-annual-element-progress-report.pdf
9 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/planning-amp-
development-services/3.-comprehensive-plan/comprehensive-plan/2030-comp-plan-9-implementation-june-
21.pdf
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Since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in late 2017, the implementation of most of the
programs remains in “Ongoing” status (67%). Table 1 below provides the year-end status for all
the programs in 2021.
Table 1: 2021 Status of Programs
Program Status # of Programs
Complete 10
Ongoing 277
Pending 95
Partially Complete 28
Total 410
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
In 2021, seven programs changed status, with the majority of this change moving from
Complete to Ongoing status. This has led to an increase in the number of “ongoing” programs
this year. There were no changes in status for the rest of the 403 programs. Table 2 below
provides the list of programs that went through status change in 2021.
Note: Some programs when “complete” are 100% concluded and no further action is required.
When a program moves from a “complete” status to “on-going” that means the initial work
effort to set the program tasks up has been completed (moving the program out of “pending”
status), and the focus shifts to ongoing monitoring or other similar work effort.
Table 2: Program with Status Change from 2020
Program Text Lead Department
2020
Status
2021
Status
Status
Change
B6.1.1 Actively work with Downtown
businesses, professional associations
and the Palo Alto Chamber of
Commerce to retain successful retail
businesses that contribute to the
City’s goals for Downtown.
Planning and
Development
Services & City
Manager's Office C O Complete
to Ongoing
C3.3.4 Periodically assess the need to adjust
parkland dedication or fees in lieu
thereof to ensure they remain
proportional to real estate values in
Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Community
Services
Department
P C Pending to
Complete
N4.5.1 Study the supply and quality of local
groundwater aquifers to better
understand their utility as natural
water storage.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities &
Department of
Public Works
C O Complete
to Ongoing
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N4.13.2 Develop and implement a green
stormwater infrastructure plan with
the goal to treat and infiltrate
stormwater.
Department of
Public Works C O Complete
to Ongoing
N7.8.1 Evaluate energy efficient approaches
for the treatment and reuse of
organic waste that maximize
resource recovery and reduce
greenhouse gas generation at the
RWQCP located in Palo Alto and the
Palo Alto Landfill.
Office of
Sustainability and
Office of
Emergency
Services
C O Complete
to Ongoing
S1.5.1 Promote neighborhood security by
providing crime prevention
information and training to residents
and continuing to fund resident
involvement in neighborhood safety
programs such as “Know Your
Neighbor” grants and Block
Preparedness
Coordinators.
Police
Department and
Office of
Emergency
Services P O Pending to
Ongoing
S3.1.4 Establish protocols to monitor the
movement of hazardous materials
on Palo Alto roadways and respond
effectively to spills via established
truck and construction routes.
Fire Department
C O Complete
to Ongoing
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
In the Implementation Plan Table, the programs are categorized by priority with the following
categories: In progress, Long-term, Medium-term, Routine, and Short-term. Table 3 below
provides the 2021 statuses of the programs within each of the mentioned categories, reflecting
the progress made by the City.
Table 3. Program Distribution by Priority and 2021 Statuses
Priority of Program/Timing Number of
Programs
Status
Complete Ongoing Pending Partially
Complete
IP - “In progress” – programs that were
already underway to complete a specific,
defined work effort at the time of the
Comprehensive Plan’s adoption
46 (11%) 2 38 5 1
L - “Long-term” – programs that would
be implemented or completed more
than ten years after Comprehensive Plan
adoption
11 (3%) 0 5 4 2
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M - “Medium-term” – typically means
programs that would be implemented or
completed roughly within five to ten
years after Comprehensive Plan
adoption
91 (23%) 0 44 40 7
R - “Routine” activities that are part of
the normal course of business for staff
163 (39%) 3 132 20 8
S - “Short-term” – programs planned for
implementation within the first five
years after Comprehensive Plan
adoption
98 (24%) 5 58 25 10
S-M - "Short -term" to" Medium - term"
projects
1 (0.24%) 1
TOTAL 410 10 277 95 28
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
Annual Progress Report and Regional Housing Needs Allocation
The State requires the APR to describe the City’s progress in meeting its share of RHNA and
efforts to preserve, rehabilitate, or produce housing. As part of the RHNA process overseen by
the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the City of Palo Alto was assigned a
quantified goal of 1,988 units. This number represents the City’s “fair share” of projected
housing need over the 5th Cycle 2015-2023 planning period. The projected need is distributed
among the following income groups: extremely low and very low (691 units), low (432 units),
moderate (278 units), and above moderate (587 units) income.
In 2021, Palo Alto made progress toward its RHNA requirement by adding 117 very low income
and 120 above moderate (market rate) units; see Attachment C for the 2021 APR details. Table
4 shows the RHNA breakdown by income group. Please note that the 117 very low income units
are the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park units. Although the acquisition of the mobile home park
occurred in 2017, at that time, the State did not allow the City to count the deed-restricted
mobile home units towards its RHNA. However, recent legislation changed the reporting
requirements allowing the City to count these units.
Table 4: City of Palo Alto Regional Housing Needs Allocation 2015-2023
Income Group % of County AMI Palo Alto RHNA
(2014-2022)
% of Units
Very Low 0-50% 691 35%
Low 51-81% 432 22%
Moderate 81-120% 278 14%
Above Moderate 120%+ 587 29%
Total 1,988 100%
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
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Table 5 below provides a summary of the City’s progress in meeting its RHNA through 2021. The
numbers are based on Building Permits Issued as required by HCD. The City is more than 87%
complete in its current housing planning cycle and of note has produced 108% of its Above
Moderate Income RHNA goal. By making sufficient progress towards the City's Above Moderate
RHNA, the City retains more authority over the review process for housing development
projects. Per SB 35 requirements, a proposed development in the City requires a 50%
affordability component to be eligible for the streamlined ministerial approval process. If the
City was not on track with its Above Moderate RHNA, the required affordability threshold drops
to 10% to qualify for the SB 35 streamlined review process.
Table 5: City of Palo Alto RHNA Progress 2014-2021 Cumulative
Income Group Palo Alto RHNA Number of Units
Permitted
% of RHNA
Accomplished
Very Low 691 218 32%
Low 432 65 15%
Moderate 278 26 9%
Above Moderate 587 634 108%
Total 1,988 732 47%
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs Implementation
The Housing Element contains 72 adopted programs that the City will need to implement
during the Housing Element period ending in 2023. Of the 72 programs listed in the Housing
Element:
• 35 are ongoing programs (effectively completed);
• 21 have been completed;
• 11 are underway; and
• five programs have not yet been completed.
Currently, staff remain focused on the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, no additional
programs were implemented. Therefore, these numbers have not changed since last year. Its
also notable that additional housing related policy initiatives have been undertaken that are not
necessarily in the Housing Element (for example tenant protections). These additional projects
and programs are not accounted for.
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Table 6. Status of Housing Element Programs (December 2014 to December 2021)
Program Status Program Numbers Total # of
Programs
Ongoing Promote/Incentivize Rehabilitation and Neighborhood
Revitalization:
35
H1.1.1; H3.2.2; H1.3.1
Implementation of BMR Ordinance
H3.1.2; H3.1.3; H3.1.5
Enforcement of Condominium Conversion
H3.1.9; H3.1.10
Support of 100% Affordable Housing Projects
H3.1.11; H3.3.1; H3.3.2; H3.4.2; H2.3.1
Assisting Lower Income Households
H3.4.4; H3.2.1
Regional Efforts to Support Housing
H3.3.6; H3.4.1; H3.5.1; H4.1.1; H5.1.3; H3.1.13
Fair Housing and CDBG Implementation
H4.1.2; H4.1.3; H4.1.4; H4.1.5; H4.1.6
Promote Green Building
H5.1.1; H5.1.2; H5.1.4; H5.1.5; H5.1.6
Completed Modifying Zoning Code for Promotion of ADU
21
H1.1.2; H3.3.5
Amending Zoning Code and BMR Ordinance to Create Incentives for
Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing
H2.1.4; H2.1.9; H3.6.1; H2.2.1; H3.1.1; H2.1.1; H2.1.2;
H2.2.8; H2.1.3; H2.1.6; H3.1.12; H2.2.7; H3.3.3;
Promotion of Housing Sites and Developed Plans
H2.1.8; H5.1.7; H2.2.6; H2.1.12;
Housing Preservation via Financial Incentives
H2.2.4; H3.1.8
Creation of Affordable Housing Fund via Impact and In-lieu
payments
H3.4.3; H3.1.6
Support of Transitional Housing
H3.5.2; H3.5.3;
Partially Completed
Reduction of Fees and Flexible Development
11 Standards for Preservation of Cottages
H1.1.3; H2.1.4
BMR Requirements in Condominium Conversions and
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Preservation of At-Risk Units
H1.2.1; H3.1.4;
Increase Connectivity and Walkability and Study of
Parking
H2.1.7
Development of Coordinated Plans
H2.2.3; H2.1.10; H2.1.5
Outreach to Identify Housing Sites and Regional
Collaboration
H2.2.2; H4.2.2; 3.1.14;
Not Completed
Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Overlay
5
H2.1.11
Identify Transit Rich Housing Sites
H2.2.5
Innovative Housing
H3.1.7;
Group homes and Flexible Standards for Special
Needs
H3.3.4; H4.2.1
TOTAL 72
Environmental Review
This report on the City’s progress of the existing Implementation Chapter of the Comprehensive
Plan and Housing Element is not a project requiring review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Public Notification, Outreach & Comments
The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires publication of a notice of this public hearing in a local
paper at least ten days in advance of the meeting. Notice of the PTC public hearing was
published in the Daily Post on February 11, 2022 which is 10 days in advance of the meeting.
Staff did not perform specific community outreach for this PTC agenda item. Members of the
public will have the opportunity to comment during the PTC hearing.
Next Steps
The PTC’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for action and is tentatively
scheduled for March 21, 2022. The City Council will be asked to direct staff to transmit the ARP
reports to the State by the April 1, 2022 deadline.
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Report Author & Contact Information PTC10 Liaison & Contact Information
Tim Wong, Senior Planner
(650)329-2493
tim.wong@cityofpaloalto.org
Rachael Tanner, Assistant Director
(650)329-2167
rachael.tanner@cityofpaloalto.org
Chitra Moitra, Planner
(650)329-2170
chitra.moitra@cityofpaloalto.org
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table, 2021 (PDF)
• Attachment B: Housing Element Programs Implementation Table, 2021 (PDF)
• Attachment C: City RHNA Progress, 2021 (PDF)
• Attachment D: Response to December 8, 2021 PTC Comments (PDF)
10 Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org
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ATTACHMENT A
Guide to Review the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table
The programs of the Implementation Table has the following fields:
Lead Department or Agency
The City Department that would have primary responsibility for tracking and completing the program.
Priority of Program/Timing
The City Council prioritized the timing of program implementation at the time of Comprehensive Plan adoption in 2017. The prioritization guided the
allocation of resources to implement the plan. The following five categories, which appear in Attachment A, reflect the level of priority for program
accomplishment:
S: “Short-term” – programs planned for implementation within the first five years after Comprehensive Plan adoption
M: “Medium-term” – typically means programs that would be implemented or completed roughly within five to ten years after Comprehensive Plan adoption
L: “Long-term” – programs that would be implemented or completed more than ten years after Comprehensive Plan adoption
IP: “In progress” – programs that were already underway to complete a specific, defined
work effort at the time of the Comprehensive Plan’s adoption, and
R: “Routine” activities that are part of the normal course of business for staff.
Level of Effort
The level of effort indicated in Attachment A reflects the magnitude of cost in terms of staff and monetary resources required to implement the program.
While the dollar sign ($) is used to reflect the cost, the exact associated financial cost for the project/program is difficult to determine since it varies over time
and depends on the scope of work. Attachment A reflects the following measures for level of effort: “$” low level effort and cost; “$$” moderate level effort
and cost; and “$$$” significant level of commitment and cost to complete the program.
2021 Status
The progress towards each of the 410 programs is identified in the “2021 Status” column in Attachment A. The key for the different statuses is as follows: C =
Complete, PC = Partially Complete, O = Ongoing, and P = Pending.
Staff Comments 2021
This includes an explanation provided by department staff on the programs.
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Priority Level of
Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
B.1.1 Implement and periodically amend an Economic Development
Policy to guide business development in the City in a manner
consistent with Policy L-1.10.
Planning and
Development
Services & City
Manager's Office
R $O The City continues to monitor the office / Research &
Development growth. In 2021, there was a net loss of
8,139 sq. ft. of office space, leaving a remaining
development balance of 527,434 square feet. No related
policy recommendations were proposed.
B3.2.1 Continue to refine tools, such as the Business Registry, as data
sources on existing businesses, including the type of business,
number of employees, size, location, and other metrics to track the
diversity of Palo Alto businesses.
Administrative
Services
Department
IP $$O The City has engaged the firm Avenue to update the
business registry database with external data sources and
outreach to business that may not be registered or have
incomplete data. Previous efforts were placed on hold
due to pandemic. This work is expected to resume in
2022. In addition, with the possible upcoming business
license tax scheduled to be voted on in Nov. 2022 the
structure of BRC could change. The outcome of the vote
and possible impact on the BRC is expected to be
reviewed in late 2022.
B4.2.1 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the
preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups
and other services.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Work has not commenced.
B4.2.2 Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage
property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings
to serve small businesses, non- profit organizations, and
independent professionals.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P Work has not commenced.
Business & Economics Element
Goal B-1: Businesses in Palo Alto that contribute to economic vitality, enhance the city’s physical environment, promote municipal revenues and provide needed
local services.
Goal B-3: Careful management of City revenues and expenditures so that the fiscal health of the City is ensured and services are delivered efficiently and equitably.
Goal B-4: The stimulation of diverse commercial, retail and professional service business opportunities through supportive business policies and a culture of innovation.
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
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Priority Level of
Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
B4.6.1 Work with local merchants to encourage Palo Alto residents,
workers, and visitors to buy in Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services & City
Manager's Office
R $$O The City Council has allocated resources toward a
dedicated Economic Development/Vitality staff person to
join the City Manager's team. This person will continue to
do business engagement, etc.
B4.6.2 Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in
preserving retail space and creating an active street environment,
including the types of locations where such requirements are most
effective.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P COVID-19 prioritized adjustments as determined by the
City. As the Economic Development Policy is updated,
resources may be assigned to this medium-term project.
B4.6.3 Maintain distinct neighborhood shopping areas that are attractive,
accessible, and convenient to nearby residents.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
B5.1.1 Regularly evaluate ways to improve coordination of the City’s
environmental review, permitting, and inspection processes.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort.
B5.1.2 Improve design guidelines to reduce ambiguity and more clearly
articulate compatibility principles to the business community and to
the public.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Objective Standards project will correct some sections of
ambiguity. Additional work will be starting in
approximately three years.
B5.1.3 Simplify the design review process for small-scale changes to
previously approved site plans and buildings.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$O This is an ongoing effort.
B5.1.4 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the
revitalization of aging retail structures and areas. Encourage the
preservation of space to accommodate small, independent retail
businesses and professional services.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $$P No zoning regulation changes are proposed at this time.
Goal B-6: Attractive, vibrant retail centers, each with a mix of uses and a distinctive character.
Goal B-5: City regulations and operating procedures that provide certainty, predictability and flexibility and help businesses adapt to changing market conditions.
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Priority Level of
Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
B6.1.1 Actively work with Downtown businesses, professional associations
and the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce to retain successful retail
businesses that contribute to the City’s goals for Downtown.
Planning and
Development
Services & City
Manager's Office
R $$O The City continues to collaborate with the Chamber of
Commerce, the Downtown Business Improvement
Districts (BID), California Avenue businesses, hoteliers,
Stanford Shopping Center, and others to promote a
strong business climate. This includes Uplift Local
initiatives, public art, holiday events, and focused
business support.
B7.2.1 Review policies and regulations guiding development at Stanford
Research Park and revise them as needed to allow improved
responsiveness to changing market conditions in a manner
consistent with Policy L-1.10.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P The City meets regularly with Stanford University
regarding land use on an ongoing basis. The Housing
Element process in 2021-22 will include consideration of
this program.
B7.2.2 Study the feasibility of a “transfer of development rights” (TDR)
program and other measures that would provide greater
development flexibility within Stanford Research Park without
creating significant adverse traffic impacts or increasing the
allowable floor area.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Work has not commenced.
C.1.15.3 Collaborate with Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) to
identify, develop, and promote high quality early learning
environments to serve all families in our community.
Community Services
Department
R $O City staff continues to work collaboratively with Palo Alto
Community Child Care (PACCC) by managing our service
contracts with them in order to provide the best care
possible.
Goal B-7: Thriving business employment districts at Stanford Research Park, Stanford Medical Center, East Bayshore/San Antonio Road Area and Bayshore Corridor that complement the City’s
business and neighborhood centers.
Community Services & Facilities Element
Goal C-1: Deliver community services effectively and efficiently.
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Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
C.1.17.2 Develop programs and activities for teens that strengthen
leadership skills, encourage a culture of community service,
inclusiveness, tolerance and acceptance of others.
Community Services
Department
R $O The City supports and the Community Services
Department staffs Teen Leadership Groups, including the
Art Center Teen Leadership Group (ACTL), Palo Alto Youth
Council (PAYC), Teen Advisory Board (TAB), and Teen Arts
Council (TAC), as well as overseeing Think Fund, a
supportive grant program for teens, and the makerspace,
MakeX. The teen leadership groups give Palo Alto high
school students the opportunity to serve the teen
community by acting as a voice toward action and
change. The City also continues to support Project Safety
Net on youth suicide prevention and mental health
awareness through community education, outreach, and
training; access to quality youth mental health services;
and policy advocacy. In conjunction with the Creative
Attention project funded by the Institute of Museum and
Library Services to the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation,
Art Center Teen Leadership teens will work with artist
Christine Wong Yap on a belonging project with seniors
and others in the community to identify places of
belonging. A map documenting these locations will be
exhibited in the Creative Attention exhibition in spring
2022 at the Art Center.
C.1.18.2 Support, promote, and publicize the provision of comprehensive
senior services in coordination with senior service providers.
Comprehensive services include addressing senior nutrition, mental
health and transportation.
Community Services
Department
R $O City continues to support Avenidas for senior
programming/services and La Comida for senior nutrition
needs.
C.1.18.3 Establish a support program for caregivers of seniors and people
with disabilities by partnering with private, nonprofit, faith-based
and public community service
organizations.
Community Services
Department
M $P Work has not commenced.
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Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
C.1.2.2 Explore a City solution to help residents and others to resolve
questions and concerns and navigate the City’s community services
and facilities.
Community Services
Department
M $O Residents can now more easily navigate programs,
services and facilities offered by the Community Services
Department on the City's new website. Customer service
staff are available by phone, email or in person to assist
customers.
C1.1.1 Based on identified needs, continue to provide and expand the
provision of multilingual literature, program information and
educational displays at public community facilities and parks.
Community Services
Department
R $P No substantial action has occurred to report.
C1.1.2 Establish a cross-cultural outreach program to engage residents of
all ages, cultural, social and linguistic backgrounds in educational,
recreational and cultural activities offered throughout the City of
Palo Alto.
Community Services
Department
M $O With funding from First 5 Santa Clara, the Junior Museum
continues its pre-school science programing to
multicultural underserved neighborhoods in San Jose at
the same levels as the previous year. In FY21, the
Department will deliver in-person and virtual science
lessons to children and adults from 11 First 5 Family
Resource Centers. These families represent multiple
ethnicities and languages.
C1.12.1 In cooperation with public and private businesses, non- profit
organizations, and PAUSD, develop a service program that will
coordinate the efforts of agencies providing services to families and
youth in Palo Alto.
Community Services
Department
R $PC Community Services Department continued to convene a
group of local nonprofits in FY21 providing human service
needs to identify needs and coordinate resources. This
group continues to meet monthly. A group consisting of
the Early Childcare Education Committee and childcare
providers also continues to meet regularly with Human
Services staff to understand the challenges of childcare
providers.
C1.13.1 Determine the potential for City shared use of PAUSD facilities for
weekend, summer and evening use for community uses such as
child care, libraries, recreational facilities, community meeting
space, education, language education, health care, culture and
computer resources.
Community Services
Department
M O There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
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Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
C1.15.1 Support and promote the provision of comprehensive child care
services in Palo Alto by public and private providers, including
employers.
Community Services
Department
S $O Early Care & Education Committee under the direction of
City staff continue to work to address the needs of
parents in Palo Alto. Community Services Department
staff and the Committee have been meeting regularly
with child care providers to understand their needs and
challenges due to COVID-19 and beyond.
C1.15.2 Utilize the Early Care and Education Committee to develop and
update the Child Care Master Plan, and to connect providers and
professionals working with families with young children, explore
challenges and opportunities to programs and services for young
children, and support early education programs in the community
in their efforts to enhance quality.
Community Services
Department
S $PC Staff and the Committee will be bringing a recommended
action plan to City Council for approval in October 2021.
City Council approved $30,000 from the Child Care Trust
Fund to provide support for Early Childcare Educators
through trainings, workshops, and mini grants for
professional consultants related to behavioral and mental
health support. As of January 2022, several mini grants
have been provided to educators.
C1.15.4 Explore opportunities to provide access to childcare for families of
City employees.
Community Services
Department
L $O Human Resources Department conducted an employee
survey to identify childcare needs during the COVID-19
pandemic. And in response to the needs of the
employees, the Human Resources department launched
an employee benefits resources pages that provide links
to help employees connect to resources that provide
services and information related to short term and long
terms dependent care needs and other local social media
providers.
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Priority Level of
Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
C1.16.1 Identify funding sources for expanded outreach and increased
involvement to support youth and teen leadership programs and
events.
Community Services
Department
M $O This is an ongoing effort and Community Services
Department's nonprofit partners provide some support
for these programs. There are no substantial actions to
report at this time.
C1.16.2 Leverage available funding to pursue support of teen mental,
physical, social and emotional health programs.
Community Services
Department
R $O The City continues to support Project Safety Net, now a
501(c)(3) and Youth Community Service, to support teen
mental health programs. The Palo Alto Art Center
Foundation received a grant from the Institute of
Museum and Library Services in fall 2021 to implement
the Creative Attention program of educational programs,
an exhibition, and residencies intended to support
individual and community resilience programs, including
teen activities.
C1.17.1 Optimize participation in such programs by increasing the number
of locations where the programs are provided and by supporting
transportation options to these locations.
Community Services
Department
S $P Many programs shifted to a virtual format during the
pandemic. Providing transportation options has not
progressed.
C1.17.3 Promote a diverse range of interests and vocations among
programs offered to children, youth and teens.
Community Services
Department
M $O Community Services Department strives to offer
programs that appeal to all interests. These range from
visual and performing arts, sports, science, academics,
and leadership programs. Community Services
Department has continued many of these program
offerings in a virtual format during the COVID-19
pandemic.
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Priority Level of
Effort
2021
Status
S= Short (< 5
years), M=
Medium (5‐10
years), L=
Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantia
l Effort
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
C1.18.1 Develop a program to engage the talents and skills that seniors
possess that would provide volunteer opportunities throughout the
City.
Community Services
Department
R $P Work has not commenced. The Art Center maintains an
active volunteer program that engages all ages in the
community, including seniors. Other volunteer
opportunities exist in open space preserves, middle
school sports, and other programs.
C1.2.1 Periodically review public information, outreach and community
relations activities to evaluate effectiveness.
Community Services
Department
R $O Working with the City Manager’s Office, the Community
Services Department conducts ongoing evaluation of
outreach efforts to ensure maximum reach to the
community.
C1.2.3 Identify barriers to participation in City programming and facilities
across gender, age, socioeconomic and ethnic groups and sexual
identity and orientation, as well as mental and physical abilities, and
adopt strategies to remove barriers to participation.
Community Services
Department
S $O The Art Center and Junior Museum & Zoo continue their
Working Together collaboration—focused on diversifying
the museum field-- and as the program concludes, are
actively working to identify private funding sources to
continue and expand the program. In Fall 2021 the Palo
Alto Art Center presents The Art of Disability Culture
exhibition, which features the work of 20 artists with
disabilities. The exhibition includes numerous access
features, including visual descriptions of all artworks
available online or in the gallery with QR codes, Braille
translated labels and large-print labels. Public programs
presented in conjunction with the exhibition include ASL
interpretation, live captioning, and virtual participation
opportunities.
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C1.2.4 Based on identified needs, expand program offerings to
underserved groups.
Community Services
Department
R $$$O Thanks to support from the Palo Alto Art Center
Foundation, the Art Center continues its Project Look
school tours and Cultural Kaleidoscope program to
underserved communities in East Palo Alto. Programs in
FY21 took place virtually, in fall 2021 these programs will
take place in-classroom or virtually. In addition, the Palo
Alto Art Center Foundation partnered with
Dreamcatchers in FY21 to offer scholarships to Art Center
classes for their low-income constituents.
C1.20.1 Partner with agencies for support and improved access so that all
can participate as appropriate in Palo Alto recreational programs.
Community Services
Department
R $O City has existing partnerships with PAUSD, Youth
Community Services, Friends Groups and Foundations to
provide accessible programs. Palo Alto Swim and Sport
provides scholarships through the Beyond Barriers
program to ensure all youth have access to the pool
facilities. The Golf Course offers low cost youth programs
through First Tee, Youth on Course and offers a junior golf
rate.
C1.22.1 Increase awareness about caring and compassion for the unhoused
and those who suffer from mental and/or physical conditions
through educational programming in partnership with community
and business organizations throughout the region.
Community Services
Department
R $O This is an ongoing task. City receives continued support of
major Human Services providers that work with the
unhoused.
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C1.22.2 Work with Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, the State of
California, the federal government, non-profit agencies, business
and other organizations to define roles and responsibilities in the
comprehensive provision of permanent supportive housing and
temporary shelter, food, clothing and transportation for those in
need.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O The City continues to be involved with the County and
local non profits to provide supportive permanent
housing/food/shelter/other basic human needs.
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.
Community Services
Department
M $O Community Services Department’s program areas
regularly collect and review demographic information
from program participants. The Parks, Trails, Open Space
and Recreation Master Plan contains information on
community needs.
C1.6.1 Establish a program to facilitate continuing corporate support for
community services through contributions of funds, time, materials
and expertise.
Community Services
Department
M $P A formal program to facilitate corporate support has not
been established. Corporate sponsorships for special
events have been received.
C2.2.1 Establish performance review criteria for City employees that
consider the quality of service provided.
Human Resources
Department
M $P In 2020 the City continued to utilize the current
evaluation process throughout the pandemic and until
more resources can be allocated to implement the on-line
evaluation platform.
C2.2.2 Periodically perform evaluations of City service delivery and
develop strategies for continuous improvement. Use metrics and
make information publicly available.
Community Services
Department
R $$O This is an ongoing effort.
Goal C-2: Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and high quality service to the public among City of Palo Alto officials and employees.
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C3.2.1 Develop a proactive Asset Management Program for infrastructure
requirements and costs.
Administrative
Services
Department/ OMB
M $$O The project is continuing and will include the evaluation of
all known buildings with GHG burning equipment to
provide the necessary capital planning required to reach
the 80% reduction in Greenhouse Gas consumption by
2030 (80/30 goals of the S/CAP) via the electrification
process.
C3.3.1 Periodically evaluate how parks and recreational facilities are being
used and develop strategies for improving their use overall.
Community Services
Department
IP $O Staff regularly analyze programs and solicit feedback from
program participants and use that information to improve
programs and provide desired amenities.
C3.3.2 Study and recommend methods of private and public financing for
improved park maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of
facilities, including those used for arts and culture.
Community Services
Department
S $O The Junior Museum and Zoo (JMZ) is an example of public
private partnership for constructing the new JMZ.
The “Friendship Trail” project is an example of State and
private funding improvements to interpretive signage in
the Baylands. Parks staff have partnered with the Kiwanis
Club on several park maintenance projects (replacing
playground fencing, and painting park benches and
fences).
C3.3.3 Estimate the costs of retrofitting all park facilities with water
efficient appliances, fixtures and irrigation systems and develop an
implementation schedule to phase-in use of non-potable water
conservations measures where and when feasible.
Public Works
Department and
Community Services
Department
L $$O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
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.
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C3.3.4 Periodically assess the need to adjust parkland dedication or fees in
lieu thereof to ensure they remain proportional to real estate
values in Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Community Services
Department
R $C City Council raised development impact fees for parks,
libraries, and community centers in April 2021 based on
the findings of a Park Community Center, and Library
Development Impact Fee Justification Study.
C4.1.1 Explore opportunities to dedicate City-owned land as parkland to
protect and preserve its community- serving purpose into the
future.
Community Services
Department
S $$$P The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff have
explored some opportunities to dedicate City-owned land
as parkland. Staff have not pursued dedicating any new
parkland this year.
C4.1.2 Encourage dedication of new land for parks through regulations and
incentives for new development and programs to solicit bequests of
land within the city.
Community Services
Department and
Planning and
Development
Services
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C4.1.3 Pursue opportunities to create linear parks over the Caltrain tracks
in the event the tracks are moved below grade.
Community Services
Department and
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Development
Services
L $$$P Work has not commenced.
C4.1.4 Explore ways to dedicate a portion of in-lieu fees towards
acquisition of parkland, not just improvements.
Community Services
Department and
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P Work has not commenced.
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.
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C4.5.1 Use Cubberley Community Center as a critical and vital part of the
City’s service delivery system while also planning for its future.
Community Services
Department
IP $$O The Cubberley Concept Plan provides a vision for the
future of this vital community asset. The CEQA analysis
was expected to be completed in 2020, but was delayed
due to new guidelines for assessing impacts related to
traffic and transportation, which will require an
amendment to the consultant’s contract. The contract
has now been amended and the analysis is being finalized.
C5.1.1 Allocate resources to create and support initiatives to increase the
health and well-being of the public.
Community Services
Department
R $O The City provided opportunities for the community to
access programs and resources such as, Wellness
Wednesdays, ArtLift, Uplift Local. The Palo Alto Art
Center’s Creative Attention exhibition and public program
series will focus on individual and community wellbeing,
with free public programs for all.
C5.1.2 Establish a community-sourced online clearinghouse of information
and activities related to health promotion in the community.
Community Services
Department
IP $O Community resources related to health and wellness have
been provided through the City Manager’s Office as part
of COVID response and communication and on the City's
new website.
Goal C-5: Sustain the health, well-being, recreation, and safety of residents and visitors, and improve the quality, quantity, and affordability of social services for all community members, including
children, youth, teens, seniors, the unhoused, and people with disabilities.
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C5.6.1 Incorporate health and well-being topics, including arts and culture,
into existing events and programs at City- owned park and
recreation facilities.
Community Services
Department
R $O Events this year are almost exclusively focused on brining
the community back together to improve connections,
and improve wellbeing. The City and many local partners
hosted a weeklong celebration in September called
Together Again with this goal in mind. The Clay and Glass
Festival on 9/11 and 9/12 drew more than 7,000 people
to the Art Center grounds. The Art Center's new exhibit,
Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration
features the work of artists and showcases alternatives to
our chaotic world of stress and anxiety, through practices
of mending, healing, restoration, belonging, sustainability,
and resiliency.
C5.6.2 Work with schools and community organizations to provide
programs that educate residents, workers and visitors on health
and well-being topics.
Community Services
Department
R $$O Community resources related to health and wellness have
been provided through the City Manager’s Office as part
of COVID response. A series of Wellness Wednesday
events provide information to residents on relevant
wellness topics. Community Services Department staff
have been coordinating with local nonprofits who serve
vulnerable residents. The Art Center’s free Creative
Attention Community Day event on 4/10 will include
opportunities for local nonprofits to table and provide
information about health and wellbeing services in the
community.
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C5.9.1 Identify existing and potential indoor and outdoor locations for
community gardens and farmers markets at City-owned or leased
facilities and spaces.
Community Services
Department
M $O The Community Services Department continues to
manage the City's community garden program. There are
currently five community gardens in the program.
G1.1.1 Consider making data available at a transactional level on the Open
Data Portal.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $$C This task is completed. All Building Permit Applications
are available for viewing on our Open Data Portal. See
link:
https://data.cityofpaloalto.org/dashboards/7712/develop
ment-center-permits/
G1.2.1 Continue to hold regular, Town Hall-style meetings in
neighborhoods.
City Council & City
Clerk’s Office
R $$O We continue to regularly hold meetings on the first 3
Mondays of the month for City Council meetings.
Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions meetings
are held at a regular scheduled date With the pandemic G1.2.2 Periodically review the suite of engagement options used to solicit
citizen input and expertise on policy issues.
City Manager’s
Office
R $-$$$O The Communications Team updated the Policy and
Services Committee in 2021 about planned community
engagement.
G1.2.3 Continue to rely on neighborhood organizations, the City website,
local media, online technologies and other communication
platforms to keep residents informed of current issues and to
encourage citizen engagement.
City Manager’s
Office
R $O Staff is working on upcoming Town Hall meetings as well
as other community engagement and intends to continue
to collaborate with the neighborhood organizations.
Governance Chapter
Goal G-1: Effective opportunities for public participation in local government.
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G1.2.4 Provide access to communications technologies at City facilities,
including public libraries and City Hall, and explore innovative
locations for communication.
City Manager’s
Office
R $$O City facilities are opening back up to the public and staff
continues to make the spaces available to the public as
safely as possible. Additionally, staff is implementing a
Virtual Receptionist "Alice "in the City Hall Lobby to assist
the public upon entering the building.
G1.2.5 Continue to release City Council staff reports to the public up to 10
days prior to Council hearings to increase public awareness of City
decision-making.
City Clerk’s Office R $O We continue to release City Council staff reports up to 10
days prior to City Council meetings, with the exception of
amended agenda items which are provided on the
Thursdays before the meeting (latest).
G2.2.1 Continue to offer the use of City facilities to non-profit civic,
environmental, cultural, neighborhood and social service
organizations for meetings and events at discounted or
complimentary rates and via sponsorship programs.
City Manager’s
Office
R $O Ongoing though COVID-19 impacts access to the inside of
facilities.
G4.1.1 Continue and expand volunteer opportunities and the community’s
awareness of public and nonprofit organizations serving the City.
City Manager's
Office
R $O City continues to work with established Advisory Groups.
G4.1.2 Publicly recognize the efforts of individuals, groups, and businesses
that provide volunteer services within the City.
City Manager’s
Office
R $O This is an ongoing task.
G4.1.3 Coordinate with the Palo Alto Unified School District to develop
classroom-based leadership, governance and civic participation
programs.
City Manager’s
Office
M $$O This is an ongoing task. The City regularly meets with
PAUSD leadership and discusses recent issues of interest
to both organizations.
Goal G-2: Informed and involved civic, cultural, environmental, social service and neighborhood organizations and residents.
Goal G-4: Active involvement of local citizens as volunteers.
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G4.1.4 Support the transition from school-based volunteering to civic
participation via outreach to parent volunteers and student leaders.
City Manager’s
Office and
Community Services
Department
M $O This is an ongoing task.
G4.1.5 Coordinate with the real estate community to develop a welcome
package for new residents, containing City resources, information
and ways to contribute to livability.
City Manager’s
Office
M $$PC The City Manager’s Office works with the Utilities
Department to send an electronic welcome message to
new residents and customers, including businesses. In
2021 this was reviewed and updated.
G6.2.1 Provide clear information across multiple communications
platforms to guide citizens and businesses through the City review
and approval process.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort.
G6.2.2 Continue and expand customer-oriented process improvement
efforts.
All Departments R $$O Launched online appointment booking system for
Development Services in-person and virtual
appointments; launched Development Center Virtual
Appointments March 2021; Will launch Online Parcel
Report Enhancement enabling the public to access related
documents and plan sets for planning entitlements and
building permit records online w/o visiting the
Development Center before end of 2021
G6.2.3 Use the pre-screening process to obtain early feedback from the
City Council and the community regarding ordinance changes
intended to facilitate specific development proposals.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing practice.
Goal G-6: More clearly defined procedures, standards, and expectations for development review.
Land Use and Community Design Element
Goal L-1: A compact and resilient city providing residents and visitors with attractive neighborhoods, work places, shopping districts, public facilities, and open spaces.
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L1.6.1 Review regulatory tools available to the City and identify actions to
enhance and preserve the livability of residential neighborhoods
and the vitality of commercial and employment districts, including
improved code enforcement practices.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$O Additional improvements to enable more tailored
responses within 311 are underway
L1.8.1 Maintain and update as appropriate the 1985 Land Use Policies
Agreement that sets forth the land use policies of the City, Santa
Clara County, and Stanford University with regard to Stanford
unincorporated lands.
all Departments IP $O The City meets regularly with Stanford University
regarding land use on an ongoing basis. In 2020 and
continuing into 2021, the County initiated a process to
update the Stanford Community Plan. The County is also
preparing an updated Municipal Services Study. Both of
these will be reviewed by the City as a stakeholder in
unincorporated area land use policies areas within the
City's Sphere of Influence and Urban Service Area.
L2.2.1 Explore whether there are appropriate locations to allow small-
scale neighborhood-serving retail facilities such as coffee shops and
corner stores in residential areas.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $O Uplift Local continued through 2021 given variants, and
Council directed the continuation of closed streets and
exploration of permanent parklets
L2.4.1 Amend the Housing Element to increase housing sites along San
Antonio Road between Middlefield Road and East Charleston Road
and increase residential densities in Downtown and the California
Avenue.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O As part of HE update, staff is focusing on Downtown and
Cal Ave. region. However, to meet challenging RHNA
numbers sites along San Antonio Road is included by
amending this program. Council expanded area along San
Antonio Road between Middlefield Road and East
Charleston Road to increase housing opportunity areas.
Goal L-2: An enhanced sense of “community” with development designed to foster public life, meet citywide needs and embrace the principles of sustainability.
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L2.4.2 Allow housing at Stanford Shopping Center, provided that adequate
parking and vibrant retail is maintained and no reduction of retail
square footage results from the new housing.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P Mixed Use development is allowed in the Community
Commercial (CC) zoning district since 2018. Future
housing development requires conversation with tenants
and Stanford University. The Housing Element process in
2021-22 will include consideration of this program.
L2.4.3 Allow housing on the El Camino Real frontage of the Stanford
Research Park. Explore multi-family housing elsewhere in Stanford
Research Park and near the SUMC.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O The City meets regularly with Stanford University
regarding land use on an ongoing basis. The Housing
Element process in 2021-22 will include consideration of
this program.
L2.4.4 Assess non-residential development potential in the Community
Commercial, Service Commercial and Downtown Commercial
Districts (CC, CS and CD) and the Neighborhood Commercial District
(CN), and convert non-retail commercial FAR to residential FAR,
where appropriate. Conversion to residential capacity should not be
considered in Town and Country Village.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O Conversion of commercial properties to residential and
mixed use (residential and commercial) is occurring with
pre-screening development applications filed in 2021
L2.4.5 Update the municipal code to include zoning changes that allow a
mix of retail and residential uses but no office uses. The intent of
these changes would be to encourage a mix of land uses that
contributes to the vitality and walkability of commercial centers and
transit corridors.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P Vacancy rates continued to increase due to the extension
of the pandemic emergency. The Town and Country
Village center application was rejected by City Council. In
September 2021, Council directed continuation of closure
on California Avenue until June 2022, and exploration of
permanent parklets and closure of a portion of Ramona
Street.
L2.4.6 Explore changing the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
ordinances for both buildings of historic significance and for seismic
retrofits so that transferred development rights may only be used
for residential capacity.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P This program has not been explored yet. The project
commencement is pending the availability of resources.
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L2.4.7 Explore mechanisms for increasing multi-family housing density
near multimodal transit centers.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$PC City was awarded the PDA grant and scope refinement
began due to loss of other potential grant funding.
Housing Element 6th cycle process began and site
selection is underway.
L2.4.8 Identify development opportunities for BMR and more affordable
market rate housing on publicly owned properties in a way that is
integrated with and enhances existing neighborhoods.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$O As part of HE update, staff is looking at City parking lots
for potential affordable housing sites.
L2.5.1 Collaborate with PAUSD in exploring opportunities to build housing
that is affordable to school district employees.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $O City staff commented on the 231 Grant teacher housing
project EIR produced by Santa Clara County (SCC), and the
SCC Board of Supervisors certified the EIR and approved
the project January 11, 2022. Staff will continue to
collaborate regarding construction logistics for the area.
L2.7.1 Review development standards to discourage the net loss of
housing units.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P Modifications to zoning code will be proposed to ensure
compliance with state law. It will be placed on the work
plan for 2022. State no net loss requirements recently
extended to 2030.
L2.8.1 Conduct a study to evaluate various possible tools for preventing
displacement of existing residents.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$PC Council provided direction in November 2021 regarding
renter protection policies, especially focused on cost-
burdened low income renters. On January 26, 2022, the
Planning and Transportation Commission reviewed and
recommended amendments to PAMC Chapter 9.68 on
relocation assistance for no fault evictions and Council
adopted the emergency and permanent ordinance on
January 31, 2022.
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L2.8.2 Develop and implement a system to inventory the characteristics of
existing housing units and track changes in those characteristics on
a regular basis. Make the information publicly available.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Work has not commenced.
L2.10.1 Collaborate with PAUSD to plan for space to accommodate future
school expansions or new school sites, and evaluate zoning space to
accommodate new schools.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $$O The lease on existing Cubberley facilities were extended
from July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024 to accommodate
school district's need.
L3.2.1 Evaluate and implement strategies to prevent conversion of
residential and neighborhood-serving retail space to office or short-
term vacation rentals.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $PC City's COVID-19 pandemic response continued with
strategies to assist commercial businesses.
L.3.5.1 Develop a program to assess and manage both the positive and
negative impacts of basement construction in single family homes
on the community and the environment, including:
§ Impacts to the natural environment, such as potential impacts to
the tree canopy, groundwater supply or quality, and soil
compaction.
§ Safety issues such as increased surface flooding increased
groundwater intrusion with sea level rise, emergency access and
egress, or sewage backflows.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$C The Planning Department and Public Works staff monitors
secant walls and groundwater levels for all projects.
L4.2.1 Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in
preserving retail space and creating an active street environment,
including the types of locations where such requirements are most
effective.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P The City's COVID-19 pandemic response included
continuation of parklets and street closures and other
assistance.
Goal L-3: Safe, attractive residential neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and within walking distance of shopping, services, schools, and/or other public gathering places.
Goal L-4: Inviting pedestrian scale centers that offer a variety of retail and commercial services and provide focal points and community gathering places for the city’s residential neighborhoods
and employment districts.
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L4.2.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of formula retail limits adopted for
California Avenue. Develop incentives for local small businesses
where warranted.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$O Effectiveness of formula retail has not been evaluated but
as an incentive to small local businesses staff will be
working on development of a permanent parklet
ordinance under City Council direction in 2022.
L4.2.3 Explore and potentially support new, creative and innovative retail
in Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$PC The street closure of University Avenue sunsets in mid-
October, and Cal Ave closure is to continue until June
2022. Additional exploration is underway for permanent
parklets and closure of a portion of Ramona Street.
L4.4.1 Study the feasibility of using public and private funds to provide and
maintain landscaping and public spaces such as parks, plazas,
sidewalks and public art within commercial areas.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $PC City's ArtLift program launched to fund art projects and
experiences in commercial corridors and neighborhoods
to help people remain engaged in the arts, reconnect with
each other, and recover together as a cohesive
community continues to operate.
L4.4.2 Through public/private cooperation, provide well- signed, clean,
and accessible restrooms.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing effort.
L4.4.3 Collaborate with merchants to enhance the appearance of streets
and sidewalks within all Centers. Encourage the formation of
business improvement districts and undertake a proactive program
of maintenance, repair, landscaping and enhancement.
Department of
Public Works /
Urban Forestry
Department
R $$P Work has not commenced.
L4.4.4 Identify priority street improvements that could make a substantial
contribution to the character of Centers, such as widening
sidewalks, narrowing travel lanes, creating medians, restriping to
allow diagonal parking, and planting trees.
Office of
Transportation
S $$$P California Avenue and University Avenue are currently in
consideration for enhancements such as street scape
projects and/or street closures. Seeking Council direction
on planning these areas for future improvements.
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L4.5.1 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the
preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups
and other services.
Planning and
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Services
M $$P The project has not commenced. Due to the continued
COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2021, the focus remains
on temporary outdoor business operations and
exploration of a permanent parklet program.
L4.5.2 Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage
property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings
to serve small businesses, non-profit organizations, and
independent professionals.
Planning and
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Services
M $P Work has not commenced.
L.4.6.1 Explore increasing hotel FAR from 2.0 to 3.0 in the University
Avenue/Downtown area and 2.5 in areas outside of Downtown.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Work has not commenced.
L4.8.1 Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for Downtown.Planning and
Development
Services
IP $$$P The City received the ABAG award for preparing a
Downtown CAP; however, additional monies were not
obtained to enable the full project. Staff is reducing the
scope of the project in order to retain and use the grant.
L4.8.2 Study the feasibility of converting parts of University Avenue to a
pedestrian zone.
Public Works,
Office of
Transportation, PDS
M $$O California Avenue and University Avenue are currently in
consideration for enhancements such as street scape
projects and/or street closures. Staff is eeking Council
direction on planning these areas for future
improvements. A RFP to hire consultant for Streetscape
project on University Avenue is currently in progress.
University Avenue reopened October 15, 2021; on
September 13 Council indicated desire to continue
Ramona Street block closure and parklets.
L4.9.1 While preserving adequate parking to meet demand, identify
strategies to reuse surface parking lots.
Planning and
Development
Services & Office of
Transportation
IP $O Work is in progress. There are no substantial actions to
report at this time.
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L4.9.2 Explore adding additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for retail at
Stanford Shopping Center.
Planning and
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Services
M $P Work will be started in approximately three years, no
change in status to report for 2020.
L4.10.1 Prepare a coordinated area plan for the North Ventura area and
surrounding California Avenue area. The plan should describe a
vision for the future of the North Ventura area as a walkable
neighborhood with multi- family housing, ground floor retail, a
public park, creek improvements, and an interconnected street grid.
It should guide the development of the California Avenue area as a
well-designed mixed use district with diverse land uses and a
network of pedestrian-oriented streets.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $$$O The coordinated area plan work is in progress. The City
Council has reviewed the plan and provided directions.
Staff plans to continue working with the consultants on
plan details and environmental work.
L4.10.2 Create regulations for the California Avenue area that encourage
the retention or rehabilitation of smaller buildings to provide spaces
for existing retail, particularly local, small businesses.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Project commencement is pending the availability of
resources.
L4.16.1 Maintain distinct neighborhood shopping areas that are attractive,
accessible and convenient to nearby residents.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O The PAMC commercial zoning regulations, Retail
Preservation Ordinance and proposed Objective
Standards ensure these shopping areas are maintained.
L5.1.1 Explore with Stanford University various development options for
adding to the Stanford Research Park a diverse mix of uses,
including residential, commercial hotel, conference center,
commercial space for small businesses and start-ups, retail, transit
hub, and other community-supporting services that are compatible
with the existing uses, to create a vibrant innovation-oriented
community.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$O The City meets regularly with Stanford University
regarding land use on an ongoing basis. The Housing
Element process in 2021-22 will include consideration of
this program.
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.
Goal L-6: Well-designed buildings that create coherent development patterns and enhance city streets and public spaces.
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L6.1.1 Promote awards programs and other forms of public recognition for
projects of architectural merit that contribute positively to the
community.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O The Architectural Review Board (ARB) met September 9,
2021 to kick off the 2020 Awards process. On February 3,
2022, the ARB selected seven award winning projects.
L6.3.1 Develop guidelines for bird-friendly building design that minimizes
hazards for birds and reduces the potential for collisions.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Staff has not initiated any code change for this program,
but provides guidance to project applicants based on best
practices for bird-friendly design.
L6.6.1 Modify design standards for mixed use projects to promote a
pedestrian-friendly relationship to the street, including elements
such as screened parking or underground parking, street-facing
windows and entries, and porches, windows, bays and balconies
along public ways, and landscaping, and trees along the street.
Avoid blank or solid walls at street level.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $O Staff is working on Objective Standards which included
public hearings before Architectural Review Board,
Planning and Transportation Commission, a community
meeting in July 2021, and City Council. The ARB ad hoc
committee met many times to refine the graphics for the
standards. Council is set to hold multiple meetings on
Objective Standards, beginning September 27, 2021, with
direction to staff to return in 2022 with responses. Staff
held a community meeting on February 1, 2022 and is
scheduled to hold a community in March before returning
with ordinance revisions/updates to Council.
L6.7.1 Implement architectural standards to assure they effectively
address land use transitions.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort.
Goal L-7: Conservation and preservation of Palo Alto’s historic buildings, sites, and districts.
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L7.2
If a proposed project would substantially affect the exterior of a
potential historic resource that has not been evaluated for inclusion
into the City’s Historic Resources Inventory, City staff shall consider
whether it is eligible for inclusion in State or federal registers prior
to the issuance of a demolition or alterations permit. Minor exterior
improvements that do not affect the architectural integrity of
potentially historic buildings shall be exempt from consideration.
Examples of minor improvements may include repair or
replacement of features in kind, or other changes that do not alter
character-defining features of the building.”
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Policy L 7.2 implementation continues. The passage of
SB9 implicates a need to update PAMC 16.49 and local
inventory to reference the properties found California
Register and National Register Eligible during and since
the 1998-2000 history survey.
L7.1.1 Update and maintain the City’s Historic Resource Inventory to
include historic resources that are eligible for local, State, or federal
listing. Historic resources may consist of a single building or
structure or a district.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O The City has not begun the effort to place on the local
inventory properties determined to be CRHR and NRHP
eligible resources. SB9 passage necessitates commencing
this program along with ordinances. Staff is seeking
resources from City Council to implement it.
L7.1.2 Reassess the Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure its
effectiveness in the maintenance and preservation of historic
resources, particularly in the University Avenue/Downtown area.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P The ordinance needs to be reassessed since it does not
protect properties found eligible for National and
California Register. The current focus is to implement
Program L7.1.1.
L7.8.1 Promote and expand available incentives for the retention and
rehabilitation of buildings with historic merit in all zones and revise
existing zoning and permit regulations to minimize constraints to
adaptive reuse.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $PC Rehabilitation is underway for several projects in Palo
Alto.
L7.8.2 Create incentives to encourage salvage and reuse of discarded
historic building materials.
Planning and
Development
Services &
Department of
Public Works
S $PC The Public Works Department is monitoring the
deconstruction ordinance for approved demolitions.
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L7.8.3 Seek additional innovative ways to apply current codes and
ordinances to older buildings. Use the State Historical Building Code
for designated historic buildings.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Staff routinely applies the California Historical Building
Code to qualified projects as applicable.
L7.12.1 Review parking exceptions for historic buildings in the Zoning Code
to determine if there is an effective balance between historic
preservation and meeting parking needs.
Planning and
Development
Services
L $P Work has not commenced.
L9.1.1 Evaluate existing zoning code setback requirements to ensure they
are appropriate for scenic routes.
Planning and
Development
Services
L $P To be started in approximately three years, no change in
status in 2020.
L9.3.1 Review standards for streets and signage and update as needed to
foster natural, tree-lined streets with a minimum of signage.
Planning and
Development
Services, Office of
Transportation &
Department of
Public Works
M $O This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report
at this time.
L9.6.1 Analyze existing neighborhoods and determine where publicly
accessible shared, outdoor gathering spaces are below the citywide
standard. Create new public spaces, including public squares, parks
and informal gathering spaces in these neighborhoods.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$$P Work has not commenced.
L9.7.1 Develop a strategy to enhance gateway sites with special
landscaping, art, public spaces and/or public buildings. Emphasize
the creek bridges and riparian settings at the entrances to the City
over Adobe Creek and San Francisquito Creek.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $P Work has not commenced.
Goal L-9: Attractive, inviting public spaces and streets that enhance the image and character of the city.
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L9.8.1 Establish incentives to encourage native trees and low water use
plantings in new development throughout the city.
Planning and
Development
Services, Office of
Transportation &
Department of
Public Works
M $O Staff has continued to successfully encourage the planting
of native trees and low water use plantings through the
use of the ARB findings modified in the 2016 code update
(including a focus on regional, indigenous, drought
tolerant species). The Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (MWELO) is implemented by staff review of
landscape permits.
L9.10.1 Continue the citywide undergrounding of utility wires. Minimize the
impacts of undergrounding on street tree root systems and planting
areas.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $$$O The Utilities Department in collaboration with the Urban
Forestry division has an ongoing program to underground
utility wires, and complies with all City ordinances
regarding minimizing impacts of construction on trees.
L9.10.2 Encourage the use of compact and well-designed utility elements,
such as transformers, switching devices, backflow preventers and
telecommunications infrastructure. Place these elements in
locations that will minimize their visual intrusion.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $O In addition to safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness, the
Utilities Department considers the visual impacts of utility
equipment before installation.
L9.11.1 Implement the findings of the City’s Infrastructure Blue Ribbon
Committee and its emphasis for rebuilding our civic spaces.
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O The Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Committee’s findings
resulted in City Council’s adoption of the 2014 Council
Infrastructure Plan, including ten priority projects.
Implementation of the plan is underway, with two of the
projects completed, three projects in construction and
others in the design process.
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L9.11.2 Identify City-owned properties where combinations of wireless
facilities can be co-located, assuming appropriate lease agreements
are in place.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities & Planning
and Development
Services
M $O Utilities has identified five locations for the AMI base
collectors: East Meadow Substation, Hale Well, Maybell
Substation, Monte Bello Reservoir, and Peers Park Water
Pump Station. After Council approves the AMI contract,
Utilities will begin the Tier 2 Wireless Communications
Facilities application process with Planning.
L9.12.1 Coordinate with regional utility providers on activities that would
impact their infrastructure and right-of-way.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities, Planning
and Development
Services and
Department of
Public Works
R $O Utilities, Planning and Public Works Departments
coordinate with regional utility providers on activities that
impact the City’s infrastructure and right of way to ensure
they are in compliance with local ordinances and policies.
L10.1.1 Relocate the terminal building away from the Runway 31 clear zone
and closer to the hangars, allowing for construction of a
replacement terminal.
Department of
Public Works
L $$$PC The Airport received funding for first phase of the Airport
Layout Plan (ALP) project in 2021, which will begin the 18
month study. The final phase of funding is expecting in
2022. The relocation of the terminal will be studied in this
project.
L10.1.2 Update the Airport Layout Plan in accordance with Federal Aviation
Administration requirements, as needed, while ensuring
conformance with the Baylands Master Plan to the maximum
extent feasible.
Department of
Public Works
M $$$PC The Airport received funding for first phase of the Airport
Layout Plan (ALP) project in 2021, which will begin the 18
month study. The final phase of funding is expecting in
2022. The project is expected to be completed 2023.
L10.1.3 Identify and pursue funding to address maintenance, safety and
security improvements needed at PAO.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report
at this time.
Goal L-10: Maintain an economically viable local airport with minimal environmental impacts.
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L10.3.1 Establish and implement a system for processing, tracking and
reporting noise complaints regarding local airport operations on an
annual basis,
Department of
Public Works
S $$O Since the City began tracking complaints in 2014, the
Annual Aircraft Noise Complaints Report is completed
each January and submitted to City Council.
L10.3.2 Work with the airport to pursue opportunities to enhance the open
space and habitat value of the airport. These include:
Maintaining native grasses;
Reconstructing levees to protect the airport from sea level rise
while enhancing public access and habitat conservation; and
Evaluating the introduction of burrowing owl habitat.
This program is subject to federal wildlife hazard requirements and
guidelines for airports.
Community Services
Department and
Department of
Public Works
R $$P Work has not commenced.
L10.4.1 Continue to provide a bicycle/pedestrian path adjacent to
Embarcadero Road, consistent with the Baylands Master Plan and
open space character of the baylands subject to federal and State
airport regulations.
Department of
Public Works and
Office of
Transportation
R $O There is an existing bicycle/pedestrian path adjacent to
portions of Embarcadero Road (installed in 2000) that
Rangers continue to maintain.
N1.1.1 Develop Comprehensive Resource Conservation Plans for the
Pearson Arastradero Preserve, Esther Clark Preserve, and Foothills
Park to steward the protection of local ecosystems.
Community Services
Department
S-M $$$P Conservation Plans for Pearson Arastradero, Esther Clark,
and Foothills Nature Preserves are currently not funded in
the CIP.
Natural Environment Element
Goal N-1: Protect, conserve and enhance Palo Alto’s citywide system of open space, including connected and accessible natural and urban habitats, ecosystems, and natural resources, providing a
source of public health, natural beauty and enjoyment for Palo Alto residents.
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N1.1.2 Promote and support ecosystem protection and environmental
education programs in Palo Alto and neighboring school districts.
Community Services
Department
S $O Palo Alto Open Space partners with Grassroots Ecology
and Save the Bay (volunteer-based habitat restoration
organizations) to provide over 50 habitat restoration
programs in our open space preserves each year. In FY20,
there were 2,354 volunteer hours for a total of 7,472
volunteer hours. The Junior Museum and Zoo also
provides science outreach programs in local schools.
N1.3.1 Work to maintain Williamson Act agricultural preserve contracts
within the City.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O The parcels under Williamson Act contract are reviewed
by the City Council every year and extended for an
additional one year term if the property owners choses to
continue it.
N1.3.2 Provide information and support programs that encourage
residents to enhance their private yards with native plant species
and low impact landscaping.
Department of
Public Works /
Urban Forestry
Department
R $$O Tree and landscape use of native plants is encouraged
during Individual Reviews of landscape plans for
residential projects. The South Palo Alto Tree Planting
Initiative is also ongoing. Funding is provided to the non-
profit organization Canopy to plant native and/or climate
adapted trees on private properties. Each tree is
inventoried on the open source platform so that it can be
monitored.
N1.4.1 Periodically review California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
thresholds of significance regarding special status species to identify
changes in listed species recommended by professionally
recognized scientific experts.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
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N1.4.2 Explore the feasibility of expanding the use of overlay tools such as
the Site and Design (D) Review Combining District or similar
development review and restriction tools to protect special-status
species and their habitats from development.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $$P Work has not commenced.
N1.4.3 Assess opportunities to expand habitats of special – status species
within publicly-owned open spaces.
Community Services
Department
R $$O Palo Alto Open Space partners with Grassroots Ecology
and Save the Bay (volunteer-based habitat restoration
organizations) to provide over 50 habitat restoration
programs in our open space preserves each year. Work
has not commenced yet, but The Baylands Conservation
Plan, which is currently under CEQA review, provides
some analysis on habitat improvement in the Baylands
Nature Preserve.
N1.5.1 Maintain the value of local wetlands as habitats by ensuring
adequate flow from the Bay and minimizing effluent.
Community Services
Department
R $P Work has not commenced. The Baylands Conservation
Plan includes a recommendation to improve tidal flow to
the Renzel Marsh.
N1.6.1 Continue to coordinate City review, particularly by Planning, Public
Works and Community Services Departments, of projects that
might impact the City’s foothills and hillside areas.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N1.7.1 Examine and improve existing management practices, including the
provision of access to open space for City vehicles and equipment,
to ensure that natural resources are protected.
Community Services
Department
R $$O Open Space staff are careful to only utilize vehicles and
equipment where necessary and with an intent to protect
the natural resources.
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N1.7.2 Protect wildlife in public open space areas by improving litter
collection, restricting the use of non- recyclable plastics, prohibiting
the feeding of wild, feral and stray animals in open space, and
enforcing dog leash laws.
Community Services
Department
R $O Feeding wild, feral, and stray animals in Open Space was
prohibited on June 9, 2014. Litter collection is
accomplished through staff and volunteers. Rangers
enforce the dog leash laws.
N1.7.3 Provide information about responsible behavior in environmentally-
sensitive areas through signage, pamphlets and documents on the
City’s website.
Community Services
Department
R $O The Rangers educate park visitors through signage,
interpretive programs, and information on the City
webpage. Additional signage and educational materials
were created specifically for use at Foothills Nature
Preserve when it opened to nonresidents.
N1.7.4 Review and map existing easements and maintenance roads for
potential trails and trail connections.
Community Services
Department
S $$P Work has not commenced.
N1.10.1 Use City funds and seek additional sources of funding, including
State and federal programs, to finance open space acquisition,
maintenance or conservation.
Community Services
Department
R $O This is an ongoing effort, no updates to report at this
time.
N1.10.2 Create mechanisms to monitor, assess and respond quickly to land
acquisition opportunities that would expand or connect the City’s
system of parks and open spaces, and establish a long-term funding
strategy for acquisition that would enable the City to move quickly
when opportunities arise.
Community Services
Department
S $$$O The Parks and Recreation Commission has created an Ad
Hoc committee focused on identifying funding
opportunities for parks, recreation and open space
projects, including land acquisitions.
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N2.1.1 Explore ways to prevent and ameliorate damage to trees and tree
roots by above and below ground infrastructure and buildings.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N2.2.1 Periodically update the UFMP and Tree Protection Ordinance to
ensure policies and regulations remain relevant set leading
standards for tree health practices.
Department of
Public Works
R $$O This is an ongoing program, tree ordinance updates are
currently being proposed (10/21).
N2.4.1 Promote landscape design that optimizes soil volume, porosity,
structure and health, as well the location, shape and configuration
of soil beds.
Planning and
Development
Services and Urban
Forestry
M $O This is an ongoing task. Collaborative review with Urban
Forestry staff of major projects is conducted through
Architectural Review Board.
N2.7.1 Maintain and irrigate healthy trees in parks, open space, parking
lots, and City rights-of-way, while identifying and replacing
unhealthy trees in those areas.
Department of
Public Works
S $$O This is an ongoing program. Summer time watering of
newly planted street trees by city staff continues.
N2.7.2 Continue to invest in the care, irrigation and monitoring of street
trees during drought conditions.
Department of
Public Works
R $$O This is an ongoing program. Summer time watering of
newly planted street trees by city staff continues.
N2.7.3 Actively pursue funding for tree planting to increase canopy cover
significantly across the city, avoid a net loss of canopy at the
neighborhood level, and attain canopy size targets in parks, open
space, parking lots, and City rights-of-way.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N2.9.1 Increase awareness, severity and enforcement of penalties for tree
damage.
Department of
Public Works
M $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N2.9.2 Develop a program for using the City’s Urban Forestry Fund to
replace trees lost to public improvement and infrastructure
projects, with replanting occurring onsite or as close to the original
site as is ecologically appropriate.
Department of
Public Works
M $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
Goal N-2: A thriving urban forest that provides public health, ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits for Palo Alto.
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N2.10.1 Continue to require replacement of trees, including street trees lost
to new development.
Planning and
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Services & Urban
Forestry
Department
R $O This is an ongoing requirement as part of the architectural
review and other development review processes.
Replacement trees are required to ensure ‘no net loss of
canopy’.
N2.10.2 As part of the update of the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual,
consider expanding tree protections to include additional mature
trees and provide criteria for making site-specific determinations of
trees that should be protected.
Planning and
Development
Services & Urban
Forestry
Department
S $PC The Tree and Landscape Technical Manual has been
updated. Final changes and City Manager review and
approval of the manual are pending the outcome of
proposed changes to Title 8 of Palo Alto Municipal Code.
N2.10.3 Consider revisions to the appeals process to increase transparency
regarding tree removals and expanded opportunities for
community members to appeal the removal of trees.
Planning and
Development
Services & Urban
Forestry
Department
L $$PC Changes proposed to Palo Alto Municipal Code will
initiate revisions to the appeals process for tree removals
if adopted.
N2.11.1 Develop a transparent and publicly accessible street tree removal
and replacement schedule.
Department of
Public Works
M $P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N2.11.2 Develop a program to replace unhealthy public trees over time.Department of
Public Works
M $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N2.12.1 Explore ways to leverage the fact that Palo Alto’s urban forest
alleviates climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
Department of
Public Works
M $P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N2.13.1 Work with local nonprofits to establish one or more tree planting
programs that are consistent with the UFMP, and rely on locally
native, resilient species. Review existing tree planting guidelines to
ensure they achieve these objectives.
Department of
Public Works
S $$PC The South Palo Alto Tree Planting Program continues,
there are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N2.13.2 Provide on-going education for City staff, residents, and developers
regarding landscape, maintenance, and irrigation practices that
protect the urban forest and wildlife species.
Department of
Public Works
R $P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
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N2.13.3 Involve tree owners in tree maintenance programs.Planning and
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Services and Urban
Forestry
R $O There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N2.13.4 Cooperate with the Palo Alto Unified School District, Stanford
University, Caltrain, Caltrans, Pacific Gas & Electric, and other public
and private entities to ensure that their tree planting, tree removal,
and maintenance practices are consistent with City guidelines.
Department of
Public Works
R $P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N3.3.1 Update the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance to explore 150
feet as the desired stream setback along natural creeks in open
space and rural areas west of Foothill Expressway. This 150-foot
setback would prohibit the siting of buildings and other structures,
impervious surfaces, outdoor activity areas and ornamental
landscaped areas within 150 feet of the top of a creek bank. Allow
passive or intermittent outdoor activities and pedestrian,
equestrian and bicycle pathways along natural creeks where there
are adequate setbacks to protect the natural riparian environment.
Within the setback area, provide a border of native riparian
vegetation at least 30 feet along the creek bank.
The update to the Stream Protection Ordinance should establish:
Design recommendations for development or redevelopment of
sites within the setback, consistent with basic creek habitat
objectives and significant net improvements in the condition of the
creek.
Conditions under which single-family property and existing
development are exempt from the 150-foot setback
Appropriate setbacks and creek conservation measures for
undeveloped parcels.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$P This program would be started in the next 2-4 years.
Goal N-3: Conservation of both natural and channelized creeks and riparian areas as open space amenities, natural habitat areas, and elements of community design.
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N3.3.2 Examine the development regulations of the Stream Corridor
Protection Ordinance, with stakeholder involvement to establish
appropriate setback requirements that reflect the varying natural
and channelized conditions along creeks east of Foothill
Expressway. Ensure that opportunities to provide an enhanced
riparian setback along urban creeks as properties are redeveloped
or improved are included in this evaluation.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $$P This program would be started in the next 2-4 years.
N3.3.3 For all creeks, update the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance to
minimize impacts on wildlife by:
Limiting the development of recreational trails to one side of
natural riparian corridors.
Requiring careful design of lighting surrounding natural riparian
corridors to maximize the distance between nighttime lighting and
riparian corridors
and direct lighting away from the riparian corridor.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Department of
Public Works
S $$O Lighting near riparian areas is reviewed as a part of the
CEQA process.
N3.4.1 Develop a community creek stewardship program to promote
existing creek clean-up days, organize new events, and increase
appreciation of riparian corridors.
Department of
Public Works
M $$O Continue to work with Grassroots Ecology who manage a
creek stewardship and education program.
N3.6.1 Review and update the Grading Ordinance to ensure that it
adequately protects creeks from the erosion and sedimentation
impacts of grading.
Department of
Public Works
M $$PC Stormwater ordinance will be updated in 2022.
N3.8.1 Work with the SCVWD to develop a maintenance, restoration and
enhancement improvement program that preserves flood
protection while preserving riparian habitat, and identifies specific
stretches of corridor to be restored or daylighted, standards to be
achieved, and sources of funding. Include provisions for tree and
vegetation planting to enhance natural habitat and shade cover.
Department of
Public Works
M $$PC Limited progress has been made, except for the work on
the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan.
N3.8.2 Participate cooperatively in the JPA to achieve increased flood
protection, habitat preservation, enhancement and improved
recreational opportunities along San Francisquito Creek.
Department of
Public Works
IP $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
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N4.2.1 Educate customers on efficient water use (indoor and outdoor),
tree care, and landscaping options.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities &
Department of
Public Works
R $O The City in partnership with Valley Water offers a suite of
water efficiency programs including landscape conversion
rebates, indoor and outdoor survey kits, graywater
laundry to landscape rebates, irrigation system rebates
and rain barrel rebates. The City offers a variety of
workshops on water efficiency and plant care throughout
the year.
N4.5.1 Study the supply and quality of local groundwater aquifers to better
understand their utility as natural water storage.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities &
Department of
Public Works
S $O Council accepted the Northwest County Recycled Water
Strategic Plan in 2020 that included the characterization
of hydrogeologic conditions in the region. In 2021, the
City will work on a One Water Plan that will analyze all
water sources within the City.
N4.5.2 Work with local public agencies to educate residents regarding the
public health, fire, and overall quality of life risks associated with
long-term drought.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities,
Department of
Public Works &
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O The City engages in public outreach and provides
information on the City website about the importance of
making water conservation a way of life.
N4.6.1 Encourage residents to use rain barrels or other rainwater reuse
systems.
Department of
Public Works
S $O Expanded outreach on rain barrel rebates with Valley
Water.
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.
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N4.7.1 Support and participate in the work of the SCVWD to prepare a high-
quality groundwater management plan that will address
groundwater supply and quality, including, as appropriate:
An understanding of subsurface hydrology.
Strategies to reduce depletion.
Opportunities to recharge groundwater, including through use of
recycled water and extracted groundwater.
Methods to ensure that uncontaminated, toxin-free groundwater
is used in a manner that benefits the community, for example in
irrigation of parks, street cleaning, and dust suppression.
An approach to metering extracted groundwater.
Department of
Public Works
S $O City staff continues to work with Valley Water on the
monitoring of groundwater and map the toxic plumes in
our region.
N4.7.2 Support the SCVWD and the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) to implement their mandate to protect groundwater from
the adverse impacts of urban uses.
Department of
Public Works
S $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
N4.7.3 Work with the SCVWD and RWQCB to identify and map key
groundwater recharge and stormwater management areas for use
in land use planning and permitting and the protection of
groundwater resources.
Department of
Public Works
IP $O Staff finalized the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
plan; now refining the plan to determine the best
locations for GSI in the future and how to maintain the
features to protect groundwater resources.
N4.8.1 Research and promote new construction techniques and recharge
strategies developed to reduce subsurface and surface water
impacts and comply with City dewatering policies.
Department of
Public Works
IP $O City is still monitoring the groundwater impacts with
different construction techniques to determine if the City
dewatering policies require modification.
N4.8.2 Explore appropriate ways to monitor all excavations and other
projects to ensure that dewatering does not result in recharge into
the aquifer where needed.
Department of
Public Works
S $O Staff is working with a consultant to refine how the City
monitors the dewatering projects.
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N4.10.1 Monitor and implement practices for reducing water pollution.
Examples include state-of-the-art best management practices
(BMPs), land use planning approaches, and construction of modern
stormwater management facilities.
Department of
Public Works
R $$$PC Stormwater ordinance will be updated in 2022.
N4.10.2 Continue public education programs on water quality issues,
including BMPs for residents, businesses, contractors, and City
employees.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This work continues via flyers, tabling, bill inserts,
targeted messages and the website.
N4.10.3 Implement swift and rigorous spill response, cleanup, and follow-up
investigation procedures to reduce the impacts of toxic spills on the
city’s creeks and San Francisco Bay.
Department of
Public Works
R $$PC Stormwater ordinance will be updated in 2022.
N4.10.4 Increase monitoring and enforcement of existing prohibitions on
materials and practices known to impact local water quality, such as
use of copper, in the design and construction industries.
Department of
Public Works
R $PC Stormwater ordinance will be updated in 2022.
N4.11.1 Evaluate neighborhoods where parking controls may hinder street
sweeping and recommend any changes that are needed.
Department of
Public Works
M $PC There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N4.12.1 Implement the City’s Integrated Pest Management Policy with
periodic assessments of pesticide use and use of BMPs to reduce
pesticide applications and toxicity, and maximize non-chemical
control.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Continue to implement the City's Integrated Pest
Management Policy
N4.12.2 Revise the City’s Tree and Landscape Technical Manual to include
stronger requirements for least-toxic practices in the landscape
permitting process.
Department of
Public Works
S $PC There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N4.12.3 Promote the value of toxin-free landscape management, and
educate residents about the impacts of common fertilizers,
herbicides, insecticides and pesticides on local water quality.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing effort. Staff continues to educate
residents and businesses regarding proper pest control.
N4.13.1 Promote the use of permeable paving materials or other design
solutions that allow for natural percolation and site drainage
through a Storm Water Rebate Program and other incentives.
Department of
Public Works
S $O The stormwater rebate program was revamped in
partnership with Valley Water.
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N4.13.2 Develop and implement a green stormwater infrastructure plan
with the goal to treat and infiltrate stormwater.
Department of
Public Works
S $$$O Currently implementing the Green Stormwater
Infrastructure Plan.
N4.13.3 Mitigate flooding through improved surface permeability or paved
areas, and stormwater capture and storage.
Department of
Public Works
S $$O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
N4.14.1 Establish a standardized process for evaluating the impacts of
development on the storm drainage system, including point source
discharge, base flow and peak flow.
Department of
Public Works
S $O Projects that require a building permit are reviewed by
Public Works staff to verify that the proposed runoff from
project sites is equal to or less than the existing runoff.
Any excess flow must be detained or retained on-site.
N4.14.2 Complete improvements to the storm drainage system consistent
with the priorities outlined in the City's Storm Drainage Master
Plan, as amended.
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O Storm Drainage Master Plan projects are being
implemented through the Capital Improvement Program
using funding from the Stormwater Management Fee.
N4.15.1 Work with commercial and industrial dischargers to identify and
implement pollution prevention measures and BMPs to eliminate or
reduce the discharge of metals and other pollutants of concern.
Department of
Public Works
R $$O This is ongoing task. There are no substantial actions to
report at this time.
N4.15.2 Encourage commercial dischargers to consistently go beyond
minimum requirements of the Clean Bay Business Program.
Department of
Public Works
R $PC Stormwater ordinance will be updated in 2022.
N4.16.1 Implement approved recommendations based on the Long-Term
Facilities Plan prepared for the RWQCP.
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O Design complete for the Outfall Project, Primary
Sedimentation Tank Rehabilitation and reviewing design
for the Secondary Treatment process. Started
construction on the Primary Sedimentation Tank
Rehabilitation Project.
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N4.16.2 Develop a plan to address ongoing operations of the RWQCP taking
potential sea level rise and growth in surrounding communities into
account.
Department of
Public Works
M $$$O A Sea Level Rise vulnerability assessment is being
completed and RWQCP raises all electrical equipment due
to Sea Level Rise Policy.
N4.17.1 Evaluate the expansion of existing recycled water infrastructure to
serve a larger area. Develop a plan to install “purple pipe” when
streets are opened for other infrastructure work.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $$O Council accepted the Northwest County Recycled Water
Strategic Plan in 2020. A plan to coordinate the
installation of purple pipe when streets are open has not
been developed and is not currently in the work plan.
N4.17.2 Evaluate the possibility of using recycled water as an emergency
water supply.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
L $O Using recycled water as an emergency water supply is not
under consideration.
N4.17.3 Investigate ways to reuse non-traditional water sources including
recycled, gray, black and storm water.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $PC Council accepted the Northwest County Recycled Water
Strategic Plan in 2020. The 2020 S/CAP update is
underway, and a key action is to develop a plan for
implementing a One Water portfolio. The One Water
approach to integrated water resource planning will take
a broader, more comprehensive look at water supply
options including recycled water and other non-
traditional water sources.
N5.1.1 Provide City input on significant proposals for air quality legislation
and state implementation plans.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Planning Department works with the City lobbyist to
identify issues and provides ideas.
N5.1.2 Implement BAAQMD recommended standards for the design of
buildings near heavily traveled roads, in order to minimize exposure
to auto-related emissions.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
standards are implemented through the CEQA process.
Goal N-5: Clean, healthful air for Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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N5.1.3 Explore adopting new standards that target the reduction of very
fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is associated with increased
impacts on health.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O PM2.5 standards are implemented through the CEQA
process.
N5.2.1 Promote understanding of the impacts of extended idling on air
quality, for residents, auto-dependent businesses, and schools.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P Work has not commenced.
N5.2.2 Consider adopting and enforcing penalties for drivers that idle for
longer than 3-5 minutes.
Office of
Transportation
M $P Project not commenced yet.
N5.3.1 Cooperatively work with Santa Clara County and the BAAQMD to
ensure that mining and industrial operations mitigate
environmental and health impacts.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Industrial operations are mitigated through the CEQA
process. There are no mining resources within the City
limits.
N5.3.2 Monitor particulate emissions at local California Air Resources
Board monitoring stations and make the information easily
available to citizens.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
provides monitoring information on their webpage -
http://www.baaqmd.gov/about-air-quality/current-air-
quality.
N5.3.3 Promote understanding of the health impacts of particulate
emissions and provide information to residents and businesses
about steps they can take to reduce particulate emissions, such as
reducing or eliminating wood burning or using low emission
alternatives to wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
N5.3.4 Explore feasible and cost-effective opportunities to reduce concrete
and asphalt use by the City, in parks and other public projects.
Department of
Public Works
R $O There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N6.3.1 Continue working to reduce noise impacts created by events and
activities taking place in communities adjoining Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
Goal N-6: An environment that minimizes the adverse impacts of noise.
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N6.3.2 Evaluate the feasibility of adopting noise criteria in the purchase of
new City vehicles and equipment.
Department of
Public Works
M $P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
N6.3.3 Update the Noise Ordinance, as needed, to provide for clear
interpretation of the regulations, to review the effectiveness of
existing standards, and to ensure that regulations address
contemporary issues.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P This program would be started in the next 2-4 years.
N6.7.1 Update noise impact review procedures in the Noise Ordinance and
the Zoning Code to address appropriate requirements for analysis
and thresholds for impacts on residential land uses and publicly-
owned conservation land.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P This program would be started in the next 2-4 years.
N6.10.1 Evaluate changes to the Noise Ordinance to further reduce the
impacts of noise from leaf blowers and residential power
equipment.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P This program would be started in the next 2-4 years.
N6.11.1 For larger development projects that demand intensive
construction periods and/or use equipment that could create
vibration impacts, such as the Stanford University Medical Center or
major grade separation projects, require a vibration impact
analysis, as well as formal, ongoing monitoring and reporting of
noise levels throughout the entire construction process pertinent to
industry standards. The monitoring plan should identify hours of
operation and could include information on the monitoring
locations, durations and regularity, the instrumentation to be used
and appropriate noise control measures to ensure compliance with
the noise
ordinance.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $O Construction noise and vibration are reviewed as part of
the CEQA process. Mitigation measures, including limited
hours of operation, are used to reduce noise and vibration
impacts.
N6.12.1 Continue working to reduce noise associated with operations of the
Palo Alto Airport. Also, ensure compliance with the land use
compatibility standards for community noise environments, shown
in Table N- 1, by prohibiting incompatible land use development
within the 60 dBA CNEL noise contours of the airport.
Department of
Public Works
R $$O No updates at this time.
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N6.12.2 Participate in appropriate public forums and engage with other
governmental agencies and representatives to ensure that activities
at airports in the region do not negatively affect noise levels in Palo
Alto.
Department of
Public Works
IP $O Staff monitors current procedures into and out of the
Palo Alto Airport. If other procedural changes are
identified unrelated to the Palo Alto Airport, staff notifies
City Manager’s Office.
N6.13.1 Encourage the Peninsula Corridors Joint Powers Board to pursue
technologies and grade separations that would reduce or eliminate
the need for train horns/whistles in communities served by rail
service.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O Currently the efforts are toward developing alternatives
for grade separation, therefore no substantial action for
this item.
N6.13.2 Evaluate changing at-grade rail crossings so that they qualify as
Quiet Zones based on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules
and guidelines in order to mitigate the effects of train horn noise
without adversely affecting safety at railroad crossings.
Office of
Transportation
S $$$O Currently the efforts are toward developing alternatives
for grade separation, therefore no substantial action for
this item.
N6.13.3 Participate in future environmental review of the California High-
Speed Rail (HSR) Project, planned to utilize existing Caltrain track
through Palo Alto, to ensure that it adheres to noise and vibration
mitigation measures.
Office of
Transportation
S $$O The City provided comprehensive comments on the
California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Environmental Impact
Report in 2020. This is an ongoing effort.
N7.1.1 Meet customer electricity needs with least total cost resources
after careful assessment of environmental cost and benefits.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $O Council approved the REC Exchange Program in August
2020, which authorizes staff to sell some of the City's
valuable in-state renewable energy and exchange it for
lower cost out-of-state renewable energy. The savings
from this program (~$2M-$3M/yr) are to be split between
rate relief and funding for local decarbonization efforts
(e.g. incentives for building electrification).
Goal N-7: A clean, efficient energy supply that makes use of cost-effective renewable resources.
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N7.2.1 Promote the adoption of cost-effective, renewable energy
technologies from diverse renewable fuel sources by all customers.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $O Council approved the REC Exchange Program in August
2020, which authorizes staff to sell some of the City's
valuable in-state renewable energy and exchange it for
lower cost out-of-state renewable energy. The savings
from this program (~$2M-$3M/yr) are to be split between
rate relief and funding for local decarbonization efforts
(e.g. incentives for building electrification).
N7.2.2 Assess the feasibility of using life cycle analysis and total cost of
ownership analysis for public and private projects, funded by the
project proponent, in order to minimize the consumption of energy,
the production of greenhouse gases, including GHG emissions of
construction materials and demolition and costs over the life of the
project.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $$O To date, we have completed the analyses to compare the
energy use and annual bill of gas furnace versus heat
pump system for the pilot. The planning entitlement and
building permits have been issued. Construction will For
the rooftop gas pack electrification project, the facility
manager has secured project funding and has also
selected a contractor. Staff will develop a case study for
this project with cost estimates and lessons learned.
N7.4.1 Continue timely incorporation of State and federal energy efficiency
standards and policies in relevant City codes, regulations and
procedures, and higher local efficiency standards that are cost-
effective.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Building Services
R $O Staff is reviewing the 2020 version of Stand-Alone
Detached ADU Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and planning
on bringing forth to Council an associated All- Electric
Mandate in April 2022. Moving forward, staff will
continue to participate in the California Energy Codes &
Standards 2023 Reach Code Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
efforts. Once the final analysis are complete for each
building type staff will review the analysis, determine
feasible energy reach efforts, perform public outreach
and bring forth new a new 2023 Energy Reach Code
Ordinance for adoption. We are currently targeting late
Fall 2022 for adoption.
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N7.4.2 Implement cost effective energy efficiency programs for all
customers, including low income customers.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $O The Utilities Department continues to provide programs
around energy conservation and efficiency to all
customers, including low-income customers.
N7.4.3 Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation measures into
construction, maintenance, and City operation and procurement
practices.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $$O Public Works expects to bring the contract for the Facility
Condition and Electrification Assessment to Council
approval in December 2021 and the final report for the
electrification assessment will be completed in Q3 2022.
The report will cover the location and age of natural gas-
fired equipment in city facilities, and the cost for like-for-
like replacement versus gas-to-electric replacement.
N7.4.4 Implement gas and electric rate structures that encourage efficient
use of resources while meeting State law requirements that rates
be based on the cost of service.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $O The Utilities Department continues to implement gas and
electric rate structures that meet this program goal.
N7.4.5 Continue to provide public education programs addressing energy
conservation and efficiency.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $O The Utilities Department continues to provide public
education programs around energy conservation and
efficiency.
Utilities Department has also started to promote
electrification to raise public awareness on the benefits of
building electrification and electric vehicles.
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N7.5.1 Monitor professional and medically-sound research and studies on
light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $O The Utilities Department promotes voluntary conversion
to LED lighting in buildings, while the Building Division
requires its use in new development. The Utilities
Department also maintains LED street lights for the City.
The Utilities Department promotes the use of warm white
rather than cool white LEDs to avoid blue light
phototoxicity concerns. The Department uses LED street
light luminaires that minimize light pollution.
N7.6.1 Explore changes to building and zoning codes to incorporate solar
energy, energy storage and other energy efficiency measures into
major development projects, including City-owned projects.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O Staff has shorten review timelines on electrification
projects as staff resources allow. We have also
implemented a daily tracking report that informs
department managers of late and pending reviews. This
tracking report is monitored daily by the Development
Services Permitting Manager and Department Managers.
Exploring outside technology such as Solar App+ as an
alternative to submitted qualified applications. We are
also working collaboratively with out side stakeholders to
update and our associated submittal, plan review and
field checklist/guidelines.
N7.6.2 Promote use of the top floors of new and existing structured
automobile garages for installation of photovoltaic panels and
green roofs.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $O This effort is ongoing
N7.6.3 Promote solar energy in individual private projects.City of Palo Alto
Utilities, Planning
and Development
Services and
Building Services
R $O Streamlining of residential and commercial building
applications is ongoing.
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N7.7.1 Evaluate the potential for a cost-effective plan for transitioning to a
completely carbon-neutral natural gas supply.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $O Staff monitors the market for innovative green product
availability and price. The Carbon Neutral Gas Plan using
carbon offsets was reaffirmed by Council in December
2020.
N7.7.2 Explore the transition of existing buildings from gas to electric or
solar water and space heating.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $$O Through an RFP process, Utilities has selected a vendor to
provide nonresidential electrification technical assistance
service to help building owners electrify gas-fired energy
systems in commercial buildings; staff will bring the
contract to Council for approval in December 2021, with a
program launch date in Q1 2022.
Utilities will launch new electrification rebates for
commercial customers in Q4 2021.
On the residential side, staff issued an RFP for residential
electrification services in June 2021 and expects to bring
contracts to Council for approval in January 2022. New
programs will provide technical assistance to assist
residential customers with electrification projects, as well
as direct install services for low income households. Staff
also plans to launch new Heat pump space heating
rebates to residential customers in Q1 2022.
N7.8.1 Evaluate energy efficient approaches for the treatment and reuse of
organic waste that maximize resource recovery and reduce
greenhouse gas generation at the RWQCP located in Palo Alto and
the Palo Alto Landfill.
Department of
Public Works
M $O Reuse organic waste from the RWQCP; currently create
Class A biosolids products and send a portion of the
organics through an anaerobic digester to convert
organics into a resource.
Goal N-8: Actively support regional efforts to reduce our contribution to climate change while adapting to the effects of climate change on land uses and city services.
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N8.1.1 Participate in cooperative planning with regional and local public
agencies, including on the Sustainable Communities Strategy, on
issues related to climate change, such as greenhouse gas reduction,
water supply reliability, sea level rise, fire protection services,
emergency medical services, and emergency response planning.
Office of
Sustainability and
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O Office of Sustainability in conjunction with Office of
Emergency Services, reviewed the Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan update and participated in regional working groups.
Topic was discussed at the S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee
meeting in January 2022
N8.1.2 Pursue or exceed State goals of achieving zero net carbon for
residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030,
without compromising the urban forest.
Office of
Sustainability, City
of Palo Alto Utilities
Department and
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
S $O Palo Alto's Energy Reach code, which advances an all-
electric requirement for new residential construction,
went into effect in 2020. Residential Building
electrification was discussed at the September 2021
S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee meeting and at a November
2021 S/CAP Ad Hoc Workshop. Commercial Building
Electrification was discussed at the October 2021 S/CAP
Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
N8.2.1 Periodically update the S/CAP consistent with the update schedule
in the approved S/CAP; this update shall include an updated
greenhouse gas inventory and updated short, medium, and long-
term emissions reduction goals.
Office of
Sustainability
M $$O Currently working on the Sustainability and Climate
Action Plan (S/CAP) Update. Working with the S/CAP Ad
Hoc Committee to finalize the S/CAP and the Three-Year
work Plan.
N8.3.1 Protect the Municipal Services Center, Utility Control Center, and
RWQCP from the impacts of sea level rise.
Department of
Public Works
M $$$O A sea level rise vulnerability assessment is underway and
anticipate to be completed in 2022
N8.4.1 Prepare response strategies that address sea level rise, increased
flooding, landslides, soil erosion, storm events and other events
related to climate change. Include strategies to respond to the
impacts of sea level rise on Palo Alto’s levee system.
Office of
Sustainability
S $$$O Currently finalizing the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment. Once that is complete, the Sea Level Rise
Adaptation Plan will be drafted.
Safety Element
Goal S-1: A safe community that is aware of risks and prepared for emergencies.
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S1.1.1 Expand public education programs that help and encourage each
household in the City to be prepared to be self-sufficient, with
enough stored water and food to support the entire household for
at least one week after a major earthquake, flood, terrorism event,
COVID-19 pandemic or other major disaster.
Office of Emergency
Services
S $O (OES) continues to outreach to the community, per
FEMA's whole community guidelines, and provided public
safety education lectures, presentations, and trainings
throughout the community. The OES Preparedness
webpage also provides this information.
S1.1.2 Continue to implement and fund the Emergency Services Volunteer
program.
Office of Emergency
Services
S $O Office of Emergency Services (OES) continues to manage
the ESV program, there are currently over 700 registered
volunteers. OES apportions funds annually to support this
program including an annual community event, monthly
training sessions, quarterly leader meetings, and two
exercises per year.
S1.1.3 Conduct emergency hazard drills with key stakeholder organizations
across the community to improve preparedness for known threats
and hazards.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $$O Throughout the year, Office of Emergency Services (OES)
conducts emergency drills with key stakeholders that
include seminars, communications tests, table-top
exercises, functional, and full scale exercises. We
conducted three large scale emergency communications
drills with our Emergency Services Volunteers in February,
April, and November. We also host monthly radio drills
with the City Department Operations Centers, and
participated in monthly County radio drills. Additionally,
OES has partnered with our ESV members to promote the
Great California Shakeout - Oct 21, 2021 to raise
awareness for earthquake preparedness.
S1.1.4 Support an annual community public safety fair to educate and
engage the public on preparedness and offer the opportunity to buy
emergency disaster supplies for home and vehicle.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $$O As COVID-19 risks have continued to linger in the
community, we have not hosted such events.
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S1.1.5 Encourage local businesses and other organizations to have disaster
preparedness, communication, mitigation and recovery plans in
place.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O Business outreach has largely been narrowed to
supporting COVID recovery, leveraging the Uplift Local
outreach.
S1.2.1 Develop accessible, attractive marketing materials to promote
involvement in community crime safety programs.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $C Office of Emergency Services (OES) has developed various
marketing materials to promote preparedness and public
safety. Annually, OES provides two utility flyers for
earthquake awareness in April and floods/severe storms
in October (in partnership with Public Works). In 2019,
OES created multilingual preparedness products
(available on our website). In 2020, OES participated in
rollout of the new City Website.
S1.3.1 Explore the use of urban design principles to increase safety and
prevent crime in Palo Alto.
Planning and
Development
Services & Office of
Emergency Services
R $O Office of Emergency Services (OES) maintains expertise
and serves as a resource for Crime Prevention through
Environmental Design (CPTED)
https://www.ncpc.org/resources/home-neighborhood-
safety/crime-prevention-through-environmental-design-
training-program/ and other safety and security best
practices, in particular, for Critical Infrastructure and Key
Resources (CIKR). OES is assisting City of Palo Alto Utilities
(CPAU) with site protection and resilience matters. OES is
assisting Department of Public Works and Police
Department with the Public Safety Building.
S1.3.2 Support programs such as the Department of Housing and Urban
Development’s Good Neighbor Next Door, which incentivizes home
purchase for first responders with discounts.
Planning and
Development
Services
R $P Work has not commenced.
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S1.4.1 Make data available to maintain an accurate, up to date, and
complete real-time local crime mapping function to promote
neighborhood safety.
Police Department R $$O Police Department's webpage contains regularly updated
links to crime statistics.
S1.5.1 Promote neighborhood security by providing crime prevention
information and training to residents, and continuing to fund
resident involvement in neighborhood safety programs such as
“Know Your Neighbor” grants and Block Preparedness
Coordinators.
Police Department
and Office of
Emergency Services
R $O OES has resumed BPC certification courses as part of our
ESV program. In 2021 we held three BPC in person
training courses. We also have an online method to
become a BPC. BPC training also includes Neighborhood
Watch.
S1.5.2 Collaborate with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD),
other school districts in the city, private schools, businesses, non-
profits, and local faith-based organizations provide community
safety education.
Police Department R $P The School Resource Officer program was discontinued in
July 2020 due to budget cuts from Palo Alto Unified
School District (PAUSD) and City. As-needed requests will
be handled as staffing permits. The Police Explorer
Program of youth cadets assisting with certain police
assignments is still in effect.
S1.5.3 Encourage the PAUSD to develop secure school facilities and
collaborate with Emergency Services Volunteers on disaster
preparedness activities; emergency disaster planning, exercises and
drills; and disaster recovery.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O Office of Emergency Services meets routinely with the
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Safety and
Security Manager and other key staff. In 2020 the City
activated the Emergency Services Council / Citizen’s Corps
Council to improve collaboration for the COVID-19
emergency, of which PAUSD was a routine member.
S1.5.4 Continue to support and encourage participation in Police
Department programs to introduce youth to the importance and
benefits of local law enforcement.
Police Department R $P The School Resource Officer program was discontinued in
July 2020 due to budget cuts from Palo Alto Unified
School District (PAUSD) and City. As-needed requests will
be handled as staffing permits. The Police Explorer
Program of youth cadets assisting with certain police
assignments is still in effect.
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S1.6.1 Enhance public safety department training for evolving challenges,
such as small- to large-scale human threats, interacting with
individuals with mental illness, and non-lethal alternatives.
Police Department R $O Police Department is complying with state mandated
training in multiple topics annually. The Department is
working with County Mental Health and has staffed the
PERT response team since December 2021.
S1.6.2 Support the PAPD in implementing and maintaining approved
technologies for data gathering, surveillance, and recording
interactions with the public. Incorporate best practices in use
policies with special consideration in ensuring the programs protect
the public’s privacy rights and civil liberties, in accordance with
current legislation. Ensure transparency by communicating new
equipment implementation, usage, privacy considerations, and
retention of data.
Police Department R $$O Refer to Council Surveillance Policy.
S1.6.3 Communicate transparently with the community regarding
adoption of new PAPD equipment and/or tactics while balancing
the need for operational security.
Police Department R $O The Police Department will adhere to Council Surveillance
policy when applicable and will consult with City staff and
Council as directed with significant policy changes.
S1.7.1 Regularly monitor and review the level of public safety staffing and
satellite police station locations required for efficient local service
delivery.
Police Department R $O The police substation at Stanford Shopping Center works
in partnership with Simon Properties.
S1.7.2 Design the new Public Safety building to meet essential service
standards, the needs of the public safety departments and be
resilient against known threats and hazards.
Department of
Public Works
S $$$C Design of the Public Safety Building is complete and the
construction started in spring 2021.
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S1.7.3 Provide community notifications in the event of emergency using
the best available methods and explore new technologies for
emergency public information and warnings.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $$O OES remains proficient in the use of the Everbridge
software system, that provides the AlertSCC mass
notification functionality. OES also can provide
notifications via Nextdoor, and in working with City
communications managers - proliferate such messages on
other social mediums. OES also keeps abreast of new
technologies, such as ZoneHaven among others to
recommend best use of these technologies.
S1.8.1 Update Palo Alto’s 2001 Terrorism Response Plan.Office of Emergency
Services
S $$C The plan was completed in 2019.
S1.9.1 Develop an Infrastructure Master Plan that projects the future
needs of streets, underground utilities, and all City assets and plans
for the incorporation of new technology that improves efficiency
and effectiveness.
Department of
Public Works
S $$$O An Infrastructure Management System has been
implemented to track operating and capital improvement
costs and to maintain updates on deferred “catch-up”
maintenance and planned “keep-up” maintenance for
future improvements.
S1.10.1 Regularly update and make publicly available the City of Palo Alto
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Office of Emergency
Services
R $$$PC The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is available on the
City’s website; Office of Emergency Services is currently
staffing an update to the EOP which will be available later
in 2022.
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S1.10.2 Participate in local and regional planning efforts to mitigate,
prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O OES continues to participate in regional planning efforts
including the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), the
Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committee (MARAC), and
Santa Clara County Operational Area Signatories
Committee, and the Santa Clara County COVID-19
Community Working Group - among others. OES
continues to lead the San Francisquito Creek Multi-
Agency Coordination (SFC MAC) group as well as the
Silicon Valley Homeland Security Coordination Group (SV-
HSCG).
S1.10.3 Implement the mitigation strategies and guidelines provided by the
LHMP, including those that address evolving hazards resulting from
climate change.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $$O Annually, Office of Emergency Services updates the status
of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) projects.
Currently, 38 projects are listed in the LHMP: 5 are
complete, 17 are in progress, 12 are ongoing activities, 4
reported no action taken this year.
S1.12.1 Encourage multiagency coordination in case of incidents that cross
disciplinary or jurisdictional boundaries or coordination that
involves complex incident management scenarios.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $O OES leads the city's multi-agency coordination by
integrating agencies into response efforts, as appropriate.
This is done in keeping with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and the State of California
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).
This is done for both internal city departments, as well as
for multi-jurisdictional incidents or events.
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S1.12.2 Explore the establishment of mutually-beneficial cooperative
agreements between Palo Alto’s police and fire departments and
those of neighboring cities.
Police Department
& Fire Department
M $O Currently the departments share Communication System
contracts with Mountain View and Los Altos Police
Departments. Joint Records Management Systems was
implemented in Dec 2021. CAD upgrade project under
review.
S1.13.1 Identify solutions to add an additional power line to Palo Alto to
ensure redundancy.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $$P The Utility's Department will retain a consultant to assist
pursuit of PG&E solution through the California
Independent System Operator (CAISO) transmission
planning process.
S1.13.2 Explore incentives to adopt emerging, residential off- grid
capabilities and technologies, including back-up power sources vital
in the event of natural disasters or other threats.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $O The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department is facilitating
customer adoption of technologies such as energy storage
systems. The Utilities department has also completed an
initial energy resiliency assessment of all-electric single-
family residences.
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S1.13.3 Continue citywide efforts to underground utility wires to limit
injury, loss of life, and damage to property in the event of human-
made or natural disasters.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $$$O To date, about 55% of City’s electric distribution lines are
underground, either through the underground conversion
program or having been placed underground when
originally installed.
Further eight districts are identified for conversion, with a
cost range of $20 to $24 million, which would bring the
underground distribution line percentage up to about
60%.
Undergrounding has started in the Foothills rebuild for
fire risk mitigation.
The City is evaluating a cost-share bundle package of
services to residential neighborhoods which includes
undergrounding, electrification and fiber-to-the-home.
S1.13.4 Enhance the safety of City-owned natural gas pipeline operations.
Work with customers, public safety officials, and industry leaders to
ensure the safe delivery of natural gas throughout the service area.
Provide safety information to all residents on City-owned natural
gas distribution pipelines.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $$O The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department maintains a
robust gas safety program and annually provides gas
safety information to residents.
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S1.13.5 Provide off-grid and/or backup power sources for critical City
facilities to ensure uninterrupted power during emergencies and
disasters.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities and
Department of
Public Works
R $$O City of Palo Alto staff continue to explore the use of
alternative forms of energy to offset the use of carbon
based fuels. In designing the rebuild of Fire Station 4 (East
Meadow), staff is evaluating a microgrid consisting of
solar, energy storage and diesel generation. This project is
planned for year 2024. The new public safety building has
the capability of accommodating a energy storage system
based microgrid at a future time. The solar generator
trailer was acquired in 2020-21(via a grant) to provide
back-up power for the mobile emergency operation
center (MEOC) and other emergency vehicles.
The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan also has
elements related to exploring the use of solar + energy
storage and microgrids to lower the community's carbon
footprint.
S2.5.1 Periodically review and update the City’s Seismic Hazard Ordinance.Planning and
Development
Services
IP $P Project commencement is pending the availability of
resources. Staff is exploring CalOES Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HGMP) opportunities.
S2.5.2 Continue to provide incentives for seismic retrofits of structures
throughout the city, particularly those building types that would
affect the most people in the event of an earthquake.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $P This effort is linked to measure S2.5.1. There are no
substantial actions to report at this time.
S2.6.1 Encourage efforts by individual neighborhood or block- level groups
to pool resources for seismic retrofits.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P This effort is linked to measure S2.5.1. Work has not yet
commenced.
Goal S-2: Protection of life, ecosystems and property from natural hazards and disasters, including earthquake, landslide, flooding, and fire.
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S2.6.2 Continue to use a seismic bonus and a TDR Ordinance for seismic
retrofits for eligible structures in the Commercial Downtown (CD)
zone.
Planning and
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Services
R $P This effort is linked to measure S2.5.1. There are no
substantial actions to report at this time.
S2.6.3 Evaluate the TDR Ordinance so that transferred development rights
may be used for residential development on the receiver sites.
Planning and
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S2.6.4 Study the possibility of revising the transfer of development rights
program to encourage seismic retrofits.
Planning and
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Services
M $P Work has not commenced.
S2.6.5 Explore the use of Community Development Block Grants, Palo Alto
Housing Funds and other sources of funding to support owners of
lower income and senior housing to retrofit seismically-unsafe
construction.
Planning and
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Services
S $O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.7.1 As part of the construction permitting process for proposed new
and redeveloped buildings in areas of identified hazard shown on
MapS-2, structures that would affect the most people in a seismic
event require submittal to the City of a geotechnical/seismic report
that identifies specific risks and appropriate mitigation measures.
Planning and
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Services and
Department of
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S $O The program is being implemented on applicable projects.
S2.7.2 Review and update, as appropriate, City code requirements for
excavation, grading, filling and construction to ensure that they
conform to currently accepted and adopted State standards.
Department of
Public Works
M $O The code requirements are currently up-to-date. Staff will
continue to monitor accepted and adopted standards and
update code as needed.
S2.7.3 Utilize the results of Palo Alto’s Seismic Hazards Identification
Program and inventory of potentially seismically vulnerable building
types to establish priorities and consider incentives to encourage
structural retrofits.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Building Services
S $P No work was done on this project this year. There are no
substantial actions to report at this time.
S2.8.1 Implement flood mitigation requirements of FEMA in Special Flood
Hazard Areas as illustrated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Department of
Public Works
R $$$O All private and public development projects within the
Special Flood Hazard Areas are reviewed for compliance
with FEMA regulations.
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S2.8.2 Continue participating in FEMA’s Community Rating System to
reduce flood insurance for local residents and businesses and strive
to improve Palo Alto’s rating in order to lower the cost of flood
insurance.
Department of
Public Works
R $O City of Palo Alto continues to participate in the
Community Rating System and to evaluate opportunities
to improve the rating.
S2.8.3 Collaborate with the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
and the Santa Clara Valley Water District on environmentally-
sensitive efforts to stabilize, restore, maintain and provide one
percent (100-year) flood protection adjacent to San Francisquito
Creek.
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O The Highway 101 to Bay project was completed in 2018.
The Upstream of Highway 101 project is currently in the
Design Development and Entitlements process.
S2.8.4 Work with East Palo Alto, Santa Clara Valley Water District and San
Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority on efforts to increase the
flows within the San Francisquito Creek possible solutions include
replacing the City-owned Newell Road Bridge and Francisquito
Creek. District-owned Pope Chaucer Street Bridge.
Department of
Public Works
S $$$O Design work continues on the Newell Road Bridge project
and the Upstream of Highway 101 project, which includes
Pope Chaucer Street Bridge. Regulatory permitting is
being coordinated for the two projects.
S2.10.1 Keep basement restrictions up to date with changing flood hazard
zones.
Department of
Public Works
S $O This is an ongoing effort, including PW's effort to enforce
an additional foot of height in flood prone areas to
minimize insurance impacts.
S2.11.1 Review development standards applicable in areas susceptible to
flooding from sea level rise, including east of Highway 101, West
Bayshore and East Meadow Circle, the area east of San Antonio
Road and north of East Charleston, and implement shoreline
development regulations to ensure that new development is
protected from potential impacts of flooding resulting from sea
level rise and significant storm events. Regulations should be
consistent with the Baylands Master Plan, as amended, and may
include new shoreline setback requirements, limits on lot line
adjustments to avoid the creation of vulnerable shoreline lots,
and/or triggers for relocation or removal of existing structures
based on changing site conditions and other factors.
Department of
Public Works
S $$P Work has not commenced.
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S2.11.2 Study appropriate restrictions on underground construction in
areas outside of flood zones, as shown on Map S-5, to
accommodate expected higher groundwater levels due to sea level
rise and minimize consequent flooding of underground
construction.
Department of
Public Works
S $P Work has not yet commenced.
S2.12.1 Work cooperatively with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and
the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority to provide flood
protection from high tide events on San Francisco Bay, taking into
account the impacts of future sea level rise, to provide one percent
(100-year) flood protection from tidal flooding, while being
sensitive to preserving and protecting the natural environment.
Department of
Public Works
R $$$O The City of Palo Alto continues to work with the project
team to plan for projects such as tide gate replacement
and Shoreline Study Phase 2 to improve Bay levees in
anticipation of future sea level rise.
S2.12.2 Work with regional, State, and federal agencies to develop
additional strategies to adapt to flood hazards to existing or new
development and infrastructure, including support for
environmentally sensitive levees.
Department of
Public Works
R $O A horizontal levee enhancement Feasibility Study is
complete. The results will be combined with a Sea Level
Rise Plan to determine courses of action.
S2.13.1 Regularly review and update the Fire Department’s operations,
training facilities and programs to ensure consistency with current
standards and Best Management Practices.
Fire Department R $O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.13.2 Explore technological tools, such as cameras or remote sensors, to
identify smoke or fires and initiate response as quickly as possible.
Fire Department S $$O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.14.1 Regularly review and fund updates to the Palo Alto Foothills Fire
Management Plan to ensure consistency with current standards
and Best Management Practices.
Fire Department M $$O Regular review and update is an ongoing effort.
S2.14.2 Implement the Foothills Fire Management Plan to balance
conservation of natural resources with reduction of fire hazards
especially in open space areas.
Fire Department R $$$O The Foothills Fire Management Plan is implemented as
required.
S2.14.3 Minimize fire hazards by maintaining low density zoning in wildland
fire hazard areas.
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
R $O This is an ongoing effort
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S2.14.4 Work collaboratively with other jurisdictions and agencies to reduce
wildfire hazards in and around Palo Alto, with an emphasis on
effective vegetation management and mutual aid agreements.
Fire Department R $O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.14.5 Consider implementation of CAL FIRE recommended programs in
educating and involving the local community to diminish potential
loss caused by wildfire and identify prevention measures to reduce
those risks.
Fire Department S $$O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.15.1 Evaluate measures for optimal service delivery to improve
efficiency; develop automatic or mutual aid agreements with other
jurisdictions, including Stanford, to improve efficiencies.
Fire Department M $$O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.15.2 Upgrade fire stations so that all remain fully functional following
earthquakes.
Fire Department IP $$$O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.15.3 Periodically update the Fire Department Standards of Cover
document.
Fire Department S $O This is an ongoing effort.
S2.16.1 Provide public education on fire safety, including wildland and
structural fire prevention, evacuation routes and guidelines for
clearance of landscaping and other hazards around structures.
Fire Department R $O This is an ongoing effort.
S3.1.1 Continue City permitting procedures for commercial and industrial
storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials and regulate the
commercial use of hazardous materials that may present a risk of
off-site health or safety effects.
Fire Department IP $O This is an ongoing effort.
S3.1.2 Minimize the risks of biohazards in Palo Alto, including Level 4
biohazards, by continuing to review and update, as necessary, local
regulations regarding use, handling and disposal.
Fire Department S $O This is an ongoing effort.
S3.1.3 Strengthen development review requirements and construction
standards for projects on sites with groundwater contamination.
Planning and
Development
Services and
Department of
Public Works
S $O This requirement is ongoing as a part of CEQA review.
Goal S-3: An environment free of the damaging effects of human-caused threats and hazardous materials.
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S3.1.4 Establish protocols to monitor the movement of hazardous
materials on Palo Alto roadways and respond effectively to spills via
established truck and construction routes.
Fire Department M $O This is an ongoing effort.
S3.1.5 Work with non-profit organizations to provide information to the
public regarding pesticides and other commonly used hazardous
materials, environmentally preferable alternatives, and safe
recycling and disposal practices to all user groups.
Fire Department R $O This is an ongoing effort.
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.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Continue to promote the household hazardous waste
collection events and Reuse Cabinets.
S3.1.7 Continue to allow small quantity generators to dispose of hazardous
waste at cost.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Program continues to be available to small businesses.
S3.1.8 Continue to educate residents on the proper disposal of
pharmaceutical and household hazardous waste. Encourage proper
disposal of medications through pharmacies or drug take-back
programs rather than flushing.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Advertising pharmaceutical disposal options and providing
locations to residents is a continuous effort.
S3.6.1 Work with the freight industry to monitor the contents of freight
trains intersecting Palo Alto for potentially hazardous materials, and
to establish accountability for accidents and spills.
Office of Emergency
Services
R $P Work has not yet commenced; loss of staff positions
impacts this effort.
S3.6.2 Work with Caltrain and the PAUSD, to educate students and the
public on the dangers of rail trespass and the benefits of suicide
support services available in Palo Alto.
Community Services
Department
R $O Project Safety Net, now a 501(c)(3) and its partners
continue to collaborate and educate the community. The
City remains committed to participating and supporting
Project Safety Net.
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S3.8.1 Encourage residential and commercial food waste reduction
through incentives, educational outreach and programs.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This work continues and is increasing as it is a key activity,
to approach Zero Waste. Will expand ordinance
requirements to improve diversion of organic waste.
S3.8.2 To the extent allowed by law, use refuse rate structures that
incentivize waste reduction.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Will continue to review rates to ensure that this program
charges the correct amount for the service.
S3.8.3 Continue to work with CalRecycle and the Department of Toxic
Substances Control to develop and promote long-term solid waste
management, such as environmentally responsible recycling
programs, composting of food waste and other organics, and
citywide electronics and digital hardware recycling efforts.
Department of
Public Works
IP $O This work continues and new campaigns are cycled
through.
S3.9.1 Periodically review and update the adopted Construction and
Debris program.
Department of
Public Works
R $O Monitoring the new requirement in this area that was
adopted in July 2020.
S3.9.2 Educate Palo Alto residents and developers about available
incentives to use environmentally friendly deconstruction activities
to minimize our carbon footprint, and to save natural resources, as
well as space in our landfills.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing task.
S3.10.1 Support efforts to enforce extended producer responsibility for
solid waste to reduce waste produced from manufacturing,
shipping, packaging and the entire life-cycle of the product.
Office of
Sustainability
R $O This is an ongoing task.
S3.12.1 Complete an inventory of the City’s digital infrastructure to locate
vulnerabilities and gaps in system redundancies and develop
recommendations for improved cybersecurity.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $$C Completed for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) System.
The Utilities Department has an active program in place
to identify vulnerabilities and continuously improve
cybersecurity.
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S3.12.2 Establish criteria for the installation of high security
telecommunications technology in new local government projects.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $P As part of the City's fiber backbone expansion project,
Magellan Advisors collaborated with multiple
departments (Community Services, Transportation, Public
Works, Public Safety, Utilities) and identified locations
where fiber is needed to enhance site security or provide
new services.
S3.12.3 Establish a wi-fi network that will be available to public safety
responders and Emergency Service Volunteers in the event of
power interruption during an emergency or disaster.
City of Palo Alto
Utilities and Office
of Emergency
Services
S $$P As part of the City's fiber backbone expansion project, the
City will deploy new wireless infrastructure to support
mobile and portable communications for command and
patrol vehicles, as well as incident command networks in
the areas where existing commercial wireless services are
often saturated due to a high concentration of public
users (i.e. sporting event). The detailed engineering
design is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2022.
T1.2.1 Create a long-term education program to change the travel habits
of residents, visitors, shoppers, and workers by informing them
about transportation alternatives, incentives, and impacts. Work
with the PAUSD and with other public and private interests, such as
the Chamber of Commerce and Commuter Wallet partners, to
develop and implement this program.
Office of
Transportation
R $P Will likely be part of Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
(S/CAP) implementation if approved by Council.
T1.2.2 Advocate for improved connectivity to transit to serve workers who
live in the South Bay and work in Palo Alto.
Office of
Transportation
R $PC This is an ongoing effort by city staff and council members
appointed to various boards and commissions.
Transportation Element
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
greenhouse gas emissions and the use of single occupancy motor vehicles.
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T1.2.3 Formalize TDM requirements by ordinance and require new
developments above a certain size threshold to prepare and
implement a TDM plan to meet specific performance standards.
Require regular monitoring/reporting and provide for enforcement
with meaningful penalties for non-compliance. The ordinance
should also:
Establish a list of effective TDM measures that include transit promotion, prepaid
transit passes, commuter checks, car sharing, carpooling, parking cash-out, bicycle
lockers and showers, shuttles to Caltrain, requiring TMA membership and education
and outreach to support the use of these modes.
Allow property owners to achieve reductions by contributing to citywide or
employment district shuttles or other proven transportation programs that are not
directly under the property owner’s control.
Provide a system for incorporating alternative measures as new ideas for TDM are
developed.
Establish a mechanism to monitor the success of TDM measures and track the
cumulative reduction of peak hour motor vehicle trips. TDM measures
should at a minimum achieve the following: reduction in peak hour motor vehicle
trips, with a focus on single-occupant vehicle trips. Reductions should be based on
the rates included in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation
Manual for the appropriate land use category and size:
•45 percent reduction in the Downtown district
•35 percent reduction in the California Avenue area
•30 percent reduction in the Stanford Research Park
•30 percent reduction in the El Camino Real Corridor
•20 percent reduction in other areas of the city
Require new development projects to pay a Transportation Impact Fee for all those
peak-hour motor vehicle trips that cannot be reduced via TDM measures. Fees
collected would be used for capital improvements aimed at reducing vehicle trips
and traffic congestion.
Ensure a stable, sustained funding source to support implementation of TDM
Office of
Transportation
S $PC Partially implemented due to SB743 (Level of Service -to-
Vehicle Miles Travel) implementation and TIF adoption.
Due to lack of staff and funding resources, the TDM
Ordinance element of task is delayed but could be funded
via S/CAP if adopted.
T1.2.4 Evaluate the performance of pilot programs implemented by the
Palo Alto Transportation Management Association and pursue
expansion from Downtown to California Avenue and other areas of
the city when appropriate.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O Quarterly reports and annual survey evaluate the
Transportation Management Association (TMA) with
Office of Transportation oversight. Council expanded use
of City funds to include Cal Ave business district in 2020
following successful 2019 pilot program.
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T1.2.5 Site City facilities near high-capacity transit and revise existing
regulations, policies, and programs to encourage telecommuting,
satellite office concepts, and work-at-home options.
Planning and
Development
Services, Office of
Transportation &
Human Resources
Department
R $P The online platform implementation is currently on-hold
with resources allocated to address the COVID-19
pandemic. However, the City’s current employee
performance appraisal process provides for City
management to review and evaluate the quality of
customer service in each department. In addition, the City
Manager’s Office has launched a customer service
feedback function to view the data collected and
to monitor trends.
T1.2.6 Pursue full participation of Palo Alto employers in the TMA.Office of
Transportation
R $$O Where appropriate, Planning and Development Services
includes Transportation Management Association (TMA)
membership in development conditions. The TMA
conducts ongoing outreach to employers, and the TMA's
mode shift survey now doubles as an outreach tool.
T1.3.1 Develop an electric vehicle promotion program that identifies policy
and technical issues, barriers and opportunities to the expansion of
electric vehicles.
Office of
Sustainability
M $$O This program is ongoing in conjunction with City of Palo
Alto Utilities and Office of Transportation.
T1.3.2 Use low-emission vehicles for the Palo Alto Free Shuttle and work
with transit providers, including SamTrans and VTA, to encourage
the adoption of electric, fuel cell or other zero emission vehicles.
Also work with private bus and shuttle providers, delivery
companies, and ride services.
Office of
Transportation
M $$$P There are no plans to re-start the Palo Alto Shuttle. Staff
are working to pilot a grant-funded two-year on-demand
transit service, targeted to start prior to the 2023-24
school year. Vehicle type will be considered via the RFP
process to select a vendor.
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T1.4.1 Update the Zoning Code to ensure compatibility with the electric
vehicle infrastructure requirements.
Planning and
Development
Services
IP $O During FY 20-21, Planning and Transportation Commission
recommended and Council approved zoning code
amendments to adjust parking regulations including
supporting electric vehicles. Additional changes are in
process.
T1.4.2 Periodically review requirements for electric and plug- in vehicle
infrastructure in new construction. Consider and periodically review
requirements for electric and plug-in infrastructure for remodels.
Consider costs to the City, including identifying payment options.
Office of
Sustainability and
City of Palo Alto
Utilities Department
R $O This program is ongoing in conjunction with City of Palo
Alto Utilities.
T1.6.1 Collaborate with transit providers, including Caltrain, bus operators
and rideshare companies, to develop first/last mile connection
strategies that boost the use of transit and shuttle service for local
errands and commuting.
Office of
Transportation
S $P City received a VTA grant for a pilot on-demand transit
project. Staff is working towards finalizing the agreement
with VTA and will follow up with procurement of services.
T1.6.2 Continue to work with Caltrain, Amtrak, and public bus operators to
expand bicycle storage on public transit vehicles and at transit hubs
during both peak and off-peak hours.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O No updates to report at this time.
T1.11.1 Collaborate with Stanford University, VTA, Caltrain and other
agencies to pursue improvements to the Palo Alto Transit Center
area aimed at enhancing pedestrian experience and improving
circulation and access for all modes, including direct access to El
Camino Real for transit vehicles.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$$P Project is on hold for long term. In the long term, a
Downtown Coordinated Area Plan is needed to address
this program.
T1.11.2 In collaboration with Caltrain and Stanford Research Park, pursue
expansion of service to the California Avenue Caltrain Station and
creation of an enhanced transit center at the Station, including
connections to VTA bus service, the Palo Alto Free Shuttle, the
Marguerite, and other private shuttles serving the Research Park.
Office of
Transportation
M $$$O No updates to report at this time. In the long term, a
California Ave Transit Center plan is needed to address
this program.
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T1.12.1 Strongly recommend that VTA maintain existing service and
coverage levels in Palo Alto.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O Ongoing effort by Council members on VTA Committees
and City staff. VTA's 2021 Transit Service Plan is paused
due to public health orders limiting bus capacity to
accommodate physical distancing.
T1.12.2 Work with VTA to expand VTA express bus service routes to serve
the Stanford Research Park, California Avenue, Stanford University,
and Downtown.
Office of
Transportation
S $$O VTA’s Express Bus Partnership Program was implemented
in early 2020 and continues partnerships with companies
in funding Express bus routes selected by the companies.
The program runs annually, and Stanford Research Park
continues to support Express Routes 101, 102, 103 and
104 through the end of 2021.
T1.12.3 Work with VTA to study the feasibility of, and if warranted provide,
traffic signal prioritization for buses at Palo Alto intersections,
focusing first on regional transit routes. Also, advocate for bus
service improvements on El Camino Real such as queue jump lanes
and curbside platforms.
Office of
Transportation
S $$O No updates to report at this time.
T1.13.1 Investigate a pilot program to subsidize a taxi, rideshare, or transit
program for Palo Altans to get to/from downtown, including
offering education and incentives to encourage users.
Office of
Transportation
M $O A trial program for downtown workers began in April
2016 via the Transportation Management Association
(TMA). The TMA continues to subsidize ridesharing and
transit for downtown service workers.
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T1.14.1 Evaluate the shuttle system in collaboration with community
members, people with special needs, and PAUSD to: § Evaluate
current routes and ridership; Identify potential service
improvements, including new or modified routes; expanded
schedules that accommodate daytime, evening, and weekend
demand; facilitating transit connections, and improvements to the
safety and appearance of shuttle stops;
Explore partnerships with other services that could complement
and supplement the Palo Alto Shuttle;
Develop clear and engaging materials to explain and promote
shuttle use with the purpose of reducing barriers to use; and
Establish a schedule for regular evaluation and reporting to
optimize shuttle system use and effectiveness.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$$O In the Spring of 2021, the City was awarded a $2 million
Innovative Transit Grant by VTA to pilot a two-year on-
demand transit service. Staff are working to initiate this
service prior to the 2023-2024 school year.
T1.16.1 Continue regular surveys of bicycle use across the city, by collecting
bicycle counts on important and potential bicycle corridors.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$O Ongoing as part of City of Palo Alto's Bicycle + Pedestrian
Transportation Plan (BPTP) implementation.
T1.16.2 Consider marketing strategies such as a recurring Palo Alto Open
Streets program of events, potentially in coordination with local
business groups, which would include street closures and
programming.
City Manager M $O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
T1.16.3 Encourage private schools to develop Walk and Roll Maps as part of
Transportation Demand Management strategies to reduce vehicle
trips.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O This is an ongoing effort, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day
School developed their own map in 2014.
T1.16.4 Participate in local and regional encouragement events such as Palo
Alto Walks and Rolls, Bike to Work Day, and Bike Palo Alto! that
encourages a culture of bicycling and walking as alternatives to
single occupant vehicle trips.
Office of
Transportation
M $O Coordination with City staff and various event sponsors
are ongoing.
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Department Staff Comments
T1.19.1 Adjust the street evaluation criteria of the City's Pavement
Management Program to ensure that areas of the road used by
bicyclists are maintained at the same standards as, or at standards
higher than, areas used by motor vehicles. Include bicycle and e-
bike detection in intersection upgrades.
Department of
Public Works
M $O City-wide street surveys are completed biennially and
include pavement inspections of bike lanes and bike
boulevards. Installation of video detection equipment is
included with street maintenance projects when
appropriate.
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 Bicycle + Pedestrian Transportation Plan and
the Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan, as amended, into the
Capital Improvements Program.
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O This program is ongoing. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
T1.19.3 Increase the number of east-west pedestrian and bicycle crossings
across Alma Street and the Caltrain corridor, particularly south of
Oregon Expressway.
Department of
Public Works
L $$$O This program is ongoing. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
T1.19.4 Encourage the use of bike sharing, and the provision of required
infrastructure throughout Palo Alto, especially at transit stations
and stops, job centers, community centers, and other destinations.
Office of
Transportation
IP $P Micro mobility pilot delayed due to public health orders
preventing community engagement events required to
launch new services.
T1.19.5 Improve amenities such as seating, lighting, bicycle parking, street
trees, public art, and interpretive stations along bicycle and
pedestrian paths and in City parks to encourage walking and cycling
and enhance the feeling of safety.
Office of
Transportation and
Department of
Public Works
IP $$$O There are no substantial actions to report at this time.
Ongoing as opportunities arise.
T1.22.1 Collect, analyze and report transportation data through surveys and
other methods on a regular basis. Track progress on build-out of the
2012 Bicycle + Pedestrian Transportation Plan network.
Office of
Transportation
R $$O This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report
at this time.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T1.25.1 As part of the effort to reduce traffic congestion, regularly evaluate
the City’s current Transportation Impact Fee and modify as needed
to implement transportation infrastructure improvements.
Modifications to the impact fee program should be structured in
keeping with the City’s desire to require new development to
reduce peak hour motor vehicle contributions to the provision of
transit services, shuttles, carpool/ rideshare incentives, and similar
programs.
Office of
Transportation
IP $C Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) update was approved by
City Council in 2019.
T1.26.1 In collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring
jurisdictions, identify and pursue funding for rail corridor
improvements and grade separation.
Office of
Transportation
S $O City is pursuing council review of the alternatives in
consideration for the grade separation at Churchill,
Meadow and Charleston Crossings. Currently, the council
has narrowed the alternatives, however additional studies
are needed to select the preferred alternative for each
location.
T2.1.1 Implement computerized traffic management systems to improve
traffic flow when feasible.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$O This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report
at this time.
T2.1.2 Implement a program to monitor, coordinate, and optimize traffic
signal timing a minimum of every two years along arterial and
residential arterial streets.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$P This program will need additional staffing and funding
resources to be implemented.
T2.2.1 Work in partnership with the Palo Alto TMA and Stanford University
to aggregate data and realize measurable reductions in single-
occupant vehicle commuting to and from Downtown and in the
Stanford Research Park.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report
at this time.
Goal T-2: Decrease delay, congestion, and vehicle miles travelled with a priority on our worst intersections and our peak commute times, including school traffic.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T2.3.1 When adopting new CEQA significance thresholds for VMT for
compliance with SB 743 (2013), adopt standards for vehicular LOS
analysis for use in evaluating the consistency of a proposed project
with the Comprehensive Plan, and also explore desired standards
for MMLOS, which includes motor vehicle LOS, at signalized
intersections.
Office of
Transportation
S $$P No updates to report at this time.
T2.4.1 Revise protocols for reviewing office, commercial, and multi-family
residential development proposals to evaluate multimodal level of
service and identify gaps in the low stress bicycle and pedestrian
network.
Office of
Transportation
S $P Methodologies for Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS)
are neither standardized nor widely used. Level of stress
analysis of the bicycle and pedestrian network is
anticipated in the FY22 update of the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation Plan. This analysis will inform
development review by staff.
T3.5.1 Continue to use best practices in roadway design that are
consistent with complete streets principles and the Urban Forest
Master Plan, focusing on bicycle and pedestrian safety and multi-
modal uses. Consider opportunities to incorporate best practices
from the National Association of City Transportation Officials
guidelines for urban streets and bikeways, tailored to the Palo Alto
context.
Office of
Transportation &
Department of
Public Works
S $$O No additional updates to report.
T3.5.2 Establish procedures for considering the effects of street design on
emergency vehicle response time.
Department of
Public Works & Palo
Alto Police
Department & Palo
Alto Fire
Department
R $O Input given when requested from the City. There are no
substantial actions to report at this time.
T3.10.1 Support increased public transit, traffic management and parking
solutions to ensure safe, convenient access to and from the
Stanford Shopping Center/ Medical Center area.
Office of
Transportation
R $O This program is ongoing. The Quarry Road Extension is a
potential project with regional transit benefits.
Goal T-3: Maintain an efficient roadway network for all users.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T3.10.2 Implement and monitor Development Agreement traffic mitigations
at Stanford Medical Center.
Office of
Transportation
IP $O This program is ongoing lead by Planning Department
with Office of Transportation support as needed.
T3.10.3 Provide safe, convenient pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
connections between the Stanford Shopping Center/Medical Center
areas and housing along the Sand Hill Road/Quarry Road corridors
to Palo Alto Transit Center, Downtown Palo Alto, and other primary
destinations.
Office of
Transportation
R $$$P The Quarry Rd re-striping and path to Transit Center are
recent projects. The Quarry Road Extension is a future
project that will reduce transit travel time.
T3.10.4 Pursue extension of Quarry Road for transit, pedestrians and
bicyclists to access the Palo Alto Transit Center from El Camino
Real. Also study the feasibility of another pedestrian and bicycle
underpass of Caltrain at Everett Street.
Office of
Transportation
M $$P This project is on hold.
T3.15.1 Undertake studies and outreach necessary to advance grade
separation of Caltrain to become a “shovel ready” project and
strongly advocate for adequate State, regional, and federal funding
for design and construction of railroad grade separations.
Office of
Transportation
S $$$O The project is ongoing. City Council reviewed the details
of grade separation alternatives at Meadow and
Charleston on 8/23/21. Council plans to review Churchill
Avenue Alternatives on 10/18/21. Staff will pursue
additional studies and outreach. Future actions will
depend upon Council Direction on the selection of
Preferred Alternatives
T3.15.2 Conduct a study to evaluate the implications of grade separation on
bicycle and pedestrian circulation.
Office of
Transportation
S $$P Will need additional funding to conduct this review. Staff
needs to establish Capital Improvement Projects for such
studies and design efforts.
T3.17.1 Complete a Palo Alto Avenue crossing study to identify potential
near-term safety and accessibility improvements.
Office of
Transportation
S $$P This will be perfumed in conjunction with Downtown Area
Study. This is currently on hold.
T3.17.2 Work with Caltrain to ensure that the rail tracks are safe and secure
with adequate fencing and barriers.
Office of
Transportation
S $$O The project for safety improvements on Churchill Av. at-
grade crossings is currently in progress.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T4.2.1 Periodically evaluate residential areas for traffic impacts and use
the results of that evaluation to prioritize traffic calming measures.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$O Ongoing Program. Implemented traffic calming in
Crescent Park Area
T4.4.1 Use landscaping and other improvements to establish clear
“gateways” at the points where the Oregon Expressway, University
Avenue and Embarcadero Road transition from freeways to
neighborhoods.
Department of
Public Works
L $$$O This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.
T5.1.1 Evaluate the need to update parking standards in the municipal
code, based on local conditions, different users’ needs and baseline
parking need. Allow the use of parking lifts for Office/R&D and
multifamily housing as appropriate.
Planning and
Development
Services and Office
of Transportation
S $PC OOT presented initial recommendations to PTC in
September 2021; for Finance Committee in October 2021,
recommendations were focused on moving forward for
adopting virtual permitting options. Additional
recommendations will be presented along with the
development of a commercial pilot process.
T5.1.2 Consider reducing parking requirements for retail and restaurant
uses as a way to encourage new businesses and the use of
alternative modes.
Planning and
Development
Services
M $P Work on this has not commenced yet, though the City has
allowed use of parking spaces temporarily to enable
parklets in the Right Of Ways and outdoor business on
private parking lots. Council directed exploration of
permanent parklets.
T5.1.3 Work with stakeholders in each commercial center and
employment district to monitor conditions and determine the
appropriate timing for revisions to parking requirements.
Planning and
Development
Services and Office
of Transportation
M $P Work has not commenced.
Goal T-4: Protect local streets that contribute to neighborhood character and provide a range of local transportation options.
Goal T-5: Encourage attractive, convenient, efficient and innovative parking solutions for all users.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T5.1.4 Study the feasibility of unbundled parking for office, commercial,
and multi-family residential developments (including senior housing
developments) that are well- served by transit and demonstrated
walking and biking connections.
Planning and
Development
Services and Office
of Transportation
S $P Work has not commenced.
T5.1.5 Consider reducing parking requirements for multi- family uses as a
way to encourage new multi-family housing and the use of
alternative modes, where reduction in parking would not impact
the neighborhood.
Planning and
Development
Services
S $C Staff will continue exploration of permanent parklets and
parking reductions for multi family residential use
T5.2.1 Use technology to help identify parking availability and make it easy
to pay any parking fees.
Office of
Transportation
S $$$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T5.2.2 Study and implement pricing strategies for public parking in
commercial districts, taking into consideration both employee
parking demand and the needs of retailers and customers. Use
pricing to encourage short term parking on street, long term
parking in parking garages, and the use of alternative modes of
transportation
Office of
Transportation
IP $$O PTC reviewed options in an initial study session in May
2021. Additional stakeholder outreach to occur in 2022.
T5.2.3 Implement Council-adopted recommendations from the parking
management study for the Downtown area, which address the
feasibility of removing color- coded parking zones, and dynamic
pricing and management policies to prioritize short-term parking
spaces closest to the commercial core for customers, garage
parking for employees, and neighborhood parking for residents.
Office of
Transportation
S $$$O Regular parking occupancy counts to occur with
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
implementation in 2022. Initial recommendations and
additional engagement to occur as data is collected and
reviewed.
T5.4.1 Explore incentives to encourage privately initiated shared parking
among individual property owners when developments have excess
parking that can be available for other businesses to use.
Office of
Transportation
S $P Work has not yet begun.
T5.8.1 Study the feasibility of retrofitting City-owned surface parking lots
to implement best management practices for stormwater
management and urban heat island mitigation, including green
infrastructure, permeable pavement and reflective surfaces.
Department of
Public Works
S $$O Staff received a grant to retrofit an existing parking lot;
scoping for project will commence in 2022.
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PC= Partially
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T5.8.2 Identify incentives to encourage the retrofit of privately owned
surface parking areas to incorporate best management practices for
stormwater management and urban heat island mitigation as well
as incentives for the provision of publicly accessible pavement and
reflective surfaces.
Department of
Public Works
S $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T5.8.3 Update City requirements regarding trees and other landscaping
that capture and filter stormwater within surface parking lots to
take advantage of new technology.
Department of
Public Works
R $O This is an ongoing program. There are no substantial
actions to report at this time.
T5.11.1 Coordinate with neighborhood groups and local businesses and
other stakeholders to evaluate the need for a residential parking
permit program in areas without existing programs.
Office of
Transportation
S $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T5.12.1 Work with employers, merchants, schools, and community service
providers, to identify ways to provide more bicycle parking,
including e-bike parking with charging stations, near existing shops,
services and places of employment.
Office of
Transportation
R $O This is an ongoing program via 311 requests for parking in
the public Right-of-Ways and through coordination with
the Safe Routes to School program.
T5.12.2 Install secure electronic bike lockers such as the BikeLink system, at
high theft locations, including transit stations and parking garages.
Office of
Transportation
M $$P Work has not commenced.
T5.12.3 Assess the need to provide additional bicycle parking in City-owned
parking lots and rights-of-way.
Office of
Transportation
M $$O This is an ongoing program via 311 requests for parking in
the public Right-of-Ways.
T6.1.1 Follow the principles of the safe routes to schools program to
implement traffic safety measures that focus on Safe Routes to
work, shopping, downtown, community services, parks, and
schools, including all designated school commute corridors.
Office of
Transportation
R $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.1.2 Develop, distribute and aggressively promote maps and apps
showing safe routes to work, shopping, community services, parks
and schools within Palo Alto in collaboration with stakeholders,
including PAUSD, major employers, TMAs, local businesses and
community organizations.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$O This is an ongoing program. School Walk and Roll Maps
are updated as needed. Walk and Roll to Libraries maps
has been updated in 2018.
Goal T-6: Provide a safe environment for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on Palo Alto streets.
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Department Staff Comments
T6.1.3 Address pedestrian safety along Alma Street between Embarcadero
Road and Lytton Street.
Office of
Transportation
S $$P Work has not commenced.
T6.1.4 Address pedestrian safety on shared-use paths through the use of
signs, pavement markings, and outreach to users, encouraging
them to be safe and courteous.
Office of
Transportation
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.2.1 Regularly collect severity and location data on roadway collisions
for all modes of travel, including fatalities and severe injuries, and
use this data to make roadway design decisions. In collaboration
with Santa Clara County, develop an up-to-date, public database for
this information.
Office of
Transportation
R $$O This is an ongoing program via the County's collision
database.
T6.4.1 Consider the Adopted School Commute Corridors Network and
adopted “Walk and Roll” maps when reviewing development
applications and making land use and transportation planning
decisions. Incorporate these requirements into City code when
feasible.
Office of
Transportation
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.4.2 Establish standards and procedures for maintaining safe bicycling
routes, including signage for warnings and detours during
construction projects.
Office of
Transportation
IP $C The Traffic Control Plan Guidelines was updated in 2016
and regularly reviewed.
T6.4.3 In collaboration with PAUSD, provide adult crossing guards at
school crossings that meet established warrants.
Police Department R $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.6.1 Periodically evaluate safety on roadways and at intersections and
enhance conditions through the use of signal technology and
physical changes. Consider the construction of traffic circles for
improved intersection safety.
Office of
Transportation
R $$$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.6.2 Continue to provide educational programs for children and adults,
in partnership with community-based educational organizations, to
promote the safe walking and safe use of bicycles, including the City-
sponsored bicycle education programs in the public schools and the
bicycle traffic school program for juveniles.
Office of
Transportation
R $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.6.3 Work with PAUSD and employers to promote roadway safety for all
users, including motorized alternatives to cars and bikes such as
mopeds and e-bikes, through educational programs for children and
adults.
Office of
Transportation
R $$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T6.6.4 Complete a mobility and safety study for downtown Palo Alto,
looking at ways to improve circulation and safety for all modes.
Office of
Transportation
M $$P Work has not commenced.
T6.6.5 Identify and construct safety improvements for pedestrian
underpasses, including on Embarcadero Road.
Office of
Transportation
L $$$P Work has not commenced.
T6.6.6 Improve pedestrian crossings by creating protected areas and
better pedestrian and traffic visibility. Use a toolbox including bulb
outs, small curb radii, high visibility crosswalks, and landscaping.
Office of
Transportation
R $$$O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T6.6.7 Establish a program to educate residents to keep sidewalks clear of
parked cars, especially on narrow local streets in neighborhoods
with rolled curbs. Survey for compliance annually.
Office of
Transportation
M $$P Work has not commenced. A rolled curb parking flyer is
available on the City website.
T6.7.1 Evaluate the performance of safety improvements and identify
methods to encourage alternative transportation modes.
Office of
Transportation
R $O This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this
time.
T7.1.1 Expand transportation opportunities for transit- dependent riders
by supporting discounts for taxi fares, rideshare services, and
transit, by coordinating transit systems to be shared by multiple
senior housing developments, and by maintaining a database of
volunteer drivers, and other transit options.
Office of
Transportation
M $$P Work has not commenced. The on-demand transit pilot
will include discount fares for seniors and possibly others.
T7.1.2 Coordinate with social service agencies and transit agencies to fill
gaps in existing transportation routes and services accessible to
transit-dependent riders no matter their means and design new bus
routes that enable them to access those services.
Office of
Transportation
R $$$O Due to the pandemic, free shuttle service was cancelled.
The future on-demand transit service will include fare
discounts.
T7.1.3 Pursue expanded evening and night time bus service to enhance
mobility for all users during off-peak times.
Office of
Transportation
R $P This program is unlikely to be pursued with VTA's 2021
New Service Plan.
Goal T-7: Provide mobility options that allow people who are transit dependent to reach their destinations.
Goal T-8: Influence the shape and implementation of regional transportation policies and technologies to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Program Text Lead
Department Staff Comments
T8.1.1 Continue to participate in regional efforts to develop technological
solutions that make alternatives to the automobile more
convenient.
Office of
Transportation
R $O Projects like Dumbarton Forward a MTC/AC Transit Travel
Time improvement Project, PASS Project, and Manager’s
Mobility Partnership address this.
T8.3.1 Advocate for provision of a new southbound entrance ramp to
Highway 101 from San Antonio Road, in conjunction with the
closure of the southbound Charleston Road on-ramp at the
Rengstorff Avenue interchange in Mountain View.
Office of
Transportation
S $O At present VTA is leading work effort to identify project
alternatives, define scope of upcoming analysis, and apply
for grant funding.
T8.7.1 Work with regional transportation providers to improve
connections between Palo Alto and the San Francisco International
Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Office of
Transportation
R $P Work has not commenced.
T8.8.1 Identify and improve bicycle connections to/from neighboring
communities in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to support
local trips that cross city boundaries. Also advocate for reducing
barriers to bicycling and walking at freeway interchanges,
expressway intersections, and railroad grad crossings.
Office of
Transportation
IP $$$O This is an ongoing project. Peninsula Bikeway signage was
installed in 2018 via efforts of the Managers Mobility
Partnership, which continues to improve connections
between local jurisdictions. Adobe Creek Bridge will be
completed in Autumn of 2021. Newell Bridge project has
expected completion date in 2023. Class 1 or Class 4
bicycle facilities will be included in the reconstruction of
the 101/San Antonio interchange.
Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, 2022 February
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TABLE B
Program Implementation Status
Housing Element Program Status Page 1 of 29 Revised December 2021
Status of Housing Element Programs 2015-2023
December 2021
Goal/Policy/Program Description Plan Objective Funding Source Responsible
Agency
Time Frame Status
H1 Goal ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS H1.1 Policy Promote the rehabilitation of
deteriorating or substandard
residential properties using
sustainable and energy
conserving approaches.
H1.1.1 Program
Continue the citywide
property maintenance,
inspection, and
enforcement program.
Continue to
provide services
which promote
rehabilitation of
substandard
housing.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department;
Code Enforcement
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H1.1.2 Program
Consider modifying
development standards for
second units, where
consistent with maintaining
the character of existing
neighborhoods. The
modifications should
encourage the production of
second units affordable to
very low-, low-, or moderate-
income households.
Consider
modifying the
Zoning Code to
provide for
additional second
units.
General Fund Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Conduct a study
within three
years of adoption
of Housing
Element to
assess the
potential for
additional
second units with
modifications to
the development
standards.
Complete.
The new Ordinance
was adopted
November 2020. Staff
will return to PTC
regarding establishing
rules for Affordable
units.
H1.1.3 Program
Provide incentives to developers
such as reduced fees and
flexible development standards
Preserve 10
rental cottages
and duplexes.
City Housing funds Planning and
Development
Services
Explore
incentives within
three years of
Partially Complete.
ADU regulations were
approved in
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to encourage the preservation
of existing rental cottages and
duplexes currently located in the
R-1 and R-2 residential areas.
Department Housing Element
adoption.
November 2020.
H1.2 Policy Support efforts to preserve
multifamily
housing units in existing
neighborhoods.
H1.2.1 Program
When a loss of rental housing
occurs due to subdivision or
condominium conversion
approvals, the project shall
require 25 percent BMR units.
Provide 10
additional
affordable
housing units on
sites where rental
housing will be
lost.
NA Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Partially Complete.
There have not been
any projects subject to
this program to date.
H1.3 Policy Encourage community
involvement in the
maintenance and enhancement
of public and private properties
and adjacent rights-of-way in
residential neighborhoods.
H1.3.1 Program
Create community volunteer
days and park cleanups,
plantings, or similar events that
promote neighborhood
enhancement and conduct
City- sponsored cleanup
campaigns for public and
private properties.
Coordin. with the
City’s waste and
disposal hauler
to conduct a
cleanup
campaign once a
year to promote
neighborhood
clean-up.
City Housing
Funds
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H1.4 Policy Ensure that new developments
provide appropriate transitions
from higher density
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development to single-family
and low-density residential
districts to preserve
neighborhood character.
H2 Goal SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING NEAR SCHOOLS, TRANSIT, PARKS, SHOPPING, EMPLOYMENT, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
H2.1 Policy Identify and implement
strategies to increase housing
density and diversity, including
mixed-use development and a
range of unit styles, near
community services. Emphasize
and encourage the
development of affordable and
mixed-income housing to
support the City’s fair share of
the regional housing needs and
to ensure that the City’s
population remains
economically diverse.
H2.1.1 Program
To allow for higher density
residential development, consider
amending the Zoning Code to
permit high-density residential in
mixed use or single use projects in
commercial areas within one-half
a mile of fixed rail stations and to
allow limited exceptions to the 50-
foot height limit for Housing
Element Sites within one-quarter
mile of fixed rail stations.
Provide
opportunities
for a diverse
range of
housing types
near fixed rail
stations.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Consider Zoning
Code
amendments
within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Complete.
Part of the Phase 1
Housing Element
implementation plan
for 2018. Completion
in Feb. 2019
H2.1.2 Program
.
Allow increased residential
densities and mixed-use
development only where
adequate urban services and
amenities, including roadway
Make sure that
adequate
services are
available when
considering
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Complete.
Council did expand
additional area of the
Housing
Improvement
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capacity, are available. increased
residential
densities.
Program Area in
2020.
H2.1.3 Program
Amend the zoning code to
specify the minimum density of
eight dwelling units per acre in all
RM-15 districts. Consider
amending the zoning code to
specify minimum density for
other multifamily zoning
districts, consistent with the
multi-family land use
designation in the
Comprehensive Plan.
To provide
opportunities
for up to10
additional
dwelling units
on properties
zoned RM-15
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Complete.
Adopted Housing
Incentive Ordinance
in 2019.
H2.1.4 Program
.
Amend the Zoning Code to
create zoning incentives that
encourage the development of
smaller, more affordable
housing units, including units for
seniors, such as reduced parking
requirements for units less than
900 square feet and other
flexible development standards.
Provide
opportunities
for 75 smaller,
more
affordable
housing units.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Partially Complete.
The new ADU
Ordinance was adopted November 2020. Staff
to return to PTC
regarding establishing
rules for Affordable
units.
H2.1.5 Program
Use sustainable neighborhood
development criteria to
enhance connectivity,
walkability, and access to
amenities, and to support
housing diversity.
Increase
connectivity
and walkability
in new
development.
VTA and City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Partially Complete.
North Ventura
Community Action
Plan underway.
H2.1.6 Program
Consider density bonuses
and/or concessions including
allowing greater concessions
for 100% affordable housing
developments.
Provide
opportunities
for 100%
affordable
housing
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Complete.
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developments.
H2.1.7 Program
Explore developing a Transfer
of Development Rights (TDR)
program to encourage higher-
density housing in appropriate
locations.
Create
opportunities
for higher-
density
housing.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Consider
program within
two years of
Housing Element
adoption.
Partially Complete.
Completed part of
the Phase 1 Housing
Element
implementation plan
for 2018, standards to
be developed.
H2.1.8 Program
Promote redevelopment of
underutilized sites by providing
information about potential
housing sites on the City’s
website, including the Housing
Sites identified to meet the
RHNA and information about
financial resources available
through City housing programs.
Provide
information to
developers
about
potential
housing sites.
City funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Post information
on website upon
adoption of
Housing
Element.
Complete.
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H2.1.9 Program
Amend the Zoning Code to
create zoning incentives that
encourage the consolidation of
smaller lots identified as
Housing Inventory Sites and
developed with 100%
affordable housing projects.
Incentives may include
development review
streamlining, reduction in
required parking for smaller
units, or graduated density
when consolidated lots are over
one-half acre. Adopt
amendments as appropriate.
Provide information regarding
zoning incentives to developers.
Amend the
Zoning Code to
provide
development
incentives to
meet the
RHNA.
City funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Adopt
amendments
within two years
of Housing
Element
adoption.
Complete.
H2.1.10 Program
As a part of planning for the
future of El Camino Real, explore
the identification of pedestrian
nodes (i.e. “pearls on a string”)
consistent with the South El
Camino Design Guidelines, with
greater densities in these nodes
than in other areas.
Explore the
identification of
pedestrian
nodes.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing in
conjunction with
the
Comprehensive
Plan update.
Partially Complete.
Part of the Phase 1
Housing Element
implementation plan;
in 2018. Comp. Plan
adopted.
H2.1.11 Program
Consider implementing the
Pedestrian and Transit Oriented
Development (PTOD) Overlay for
the University Avenue
downtown district to promote
Consider PTOD
for University
Avenue.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within four years
of Housing
Element
adoption, in
conjunction with
Not Yet Complete.
The City is exploring
other options to PTOD.
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higher density multifamily
housing development in that
area.
the
Comprehensive
Plan update.
H2.1.12 Program
Evaluate developing specific or
precise plans for the downtown,
California Avenue, and El Camino
Real areas to implement in the
updated Comprehensive Plan.
Adopt plans for these areas, as
appropriate.
Evaluate
developing plans
for downtown,
California
Avenue, and El
Camino Real.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing in
conjunction with
the
Comprehensive
Plan update
Complete.
Comprehensive Plan
adopted the study of
Coordinated Plans for
Cal Ave and
Downtown.
H2.2 Policy
Continue to support
redevelopment of suitable lands
for mixed uses containing
housing to encourage compact,
infill development. Optimize the
use of existing urban services
and support transit.
•
.
H2.2.1 Program
Implement an incentive program
within three years of Housing
Element adoption for small
properties identified as a
Housing Element Site to
encourage housing production
on those sites. The incentive
eliminates Site and Design
Review if the project meets the
following criteria:
• The project has 9 residential
units or fewer
• A residential density of 20
dwelling units per acre or higher
Streamline
processing for
identified
Housing Element
Sites
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Adopt program
within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption
Complete.
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Maximum unit size of 900 square
feet
H2.2.2 Program
Work with Stanford University to
identify sites suitable for housing
that may be located in the
Stanford Research Park and
compatible with surrounding uses.
Identify sites
suitable for
housing to
accommodate
additional
housing units.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Identify sites
within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Not Yet Complete.
H2.2.3 Program
Use coordinated area plans
and other tools to develop
regulations that support the
development of housing above
and among commercial uses.
Explore
additional
opportunities to
encourage
housing in
commercial
areas.
VTA and City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Partially Complete:
Underway. Part of the
Phase 1 Housing
Element
implementation plan
for 2018;
development of the
North Ventura
Coordinated Area
Plan in progress.
H2.2.4 Program
As detailed in the Resources
chapter of the Housing Element,
the City of Palo Alto has
committed to providing financial
assistance towards the
conversion of 23 multi-family
units to very low-income (30-
50% AMI) units for a period of 55
years, and is seeking to apply
credits towards the City’s RHNA
(refer to Appendix C - Adequate
Sites Program Alternative
Checklist). The Palo Alto Housing
Corporation (PAHC) approached
the City for assistance in
By the end of the
second year of
the housing
element planning
period, the City
will enter into a
legally
enforceable
agreement for
$200,000 in
committed
assistance to
purchase
affordability
covenants on 23
City Housing funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Complete.
January 2016.
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converting a portion of the 60
units at the Colorado Park
Apartments, to be reserved for
very low-income households.
The committed assistance will
ensure affordability of the units
for at least 55 years, as required
by law.
units at the
Colorado Park
Apartments. The
City will report to
HCD on the
status of
purchasing
affordability
covenants no
later than July 1,
2018, and to the
extent an
agreement is not
in place, will
amend the
Housing Element
as necessary to
identify
additional sites.
H2.2.5 Program
The City will continue to
identify more transit-rich
housing sites including in the
downtown and the California
Avenue area after HCD
certification as part of the
Comprehensive Plan Update
process and consider
exchanging sites along San
Antonio and sites along South
El Camino that are outside of
identified “pedestrian nodes”
for the more transit-rich
identified sites.
Explore
additional
appropriate
housing sites.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Not Yet complete.
Amended to include
additional housing in
San Antonio corridor
in November 2019.
H2.2.6 Program
On parcels zoned for mixed use,
consider allowing exclusively
Consider transfer
of zoning
City Funds Planning and
Development
Within three
years of Housing
Complete.
Part of Housing
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residential use on extremely
small parcels through the
transfer of zoning requirements
between adjacent parcels to
create horizontal mixed-use
arrangements. If determined to
be appropriate, adopt an
ordinance to implement this
program.
requirements to
create horizontal
mixed use.
Services
Department
Element
adoption
Program 2.1.9 above.
H2.2.7 Program
Explore requiring minimum
residential densities to
encourage more housing instead
of office space when mixed-use
sites develop and adopt
standards as appropriate.
Explore requiring
minimum
densities in
mixed use
districts.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing in
conjunction with
the
Comprehensive
Plan update
Complete.
Adoption new
development
standards
CS18.16.060.
H2.2.8 Program
Assess the potential of removing
maximum residential densities
(i.e. dwelling units per acre) in
mixed use zoning districts to
encourage the creation of
smaller housing units within the
allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
and adopt standards as
appropriate.
Assess removal
of maximum
densities in
mixed use zoning
districts.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing in
conjunction with
the
Comprehensive
Plan update
Complete.
Feb. 2019.
H2.3 Policy Heighten community awareness
and to receive community input
regarding the social, economic
and environmental values of
maintaining economic diversity
in the City by providing
affordable and mixed income
higher density housing along
transit corridors and at other
appropriate locations.
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H2.3.1 Program
Maintain an ongoing
conversation with the
community, using a variety of
forms of media, regarding the
need for affordable housing, the
financial realities of acquiring
land and building affordable
housing, and the reasons that
affordable housing projects
need higher densities to be
feasible developments.
Perform
outreach on
affordable
housing.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H3 Goal MEET UNDERSERVED HOUSING NEEDS, AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT OUR
NEIGHBORHOODS
H3.1 Policy Encourage, foster, and preserve
diverse housing opportunities
for very low-, low-, and
moderate income households.
H3.1.1 Program
Amend the City’s BMR ordinance
to lower the BMR requirement
threshold from projects of five or
more units to three or more
units, and to modify the BMR
rental section to be consistent
with case law related to
inclusionary rental housing.
Provide
opportunities for
four additional
BMR units.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Amend BMR
Ordinance within
three years of
Housing Element
adoption.
Complete.
Ordinance adopted
on April 17, 2017.
H3.1.2 Program
Implement the BMR ordinance
to reflect the City’s policy of
requiring:
a) At least 15 percent of all
housing units in projects must
be provided at below market
Provide 10
affordable units
through
implementation
of the City’s BMR
program.
Developers Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing –
implementation
of existing
program
Ongoing Program.
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rates to very low-, low-, and
moderate-income households.
Projects on sites of five acres or
larger must set aside 20 percent
of all units as BMR units.
Projects that cause the loss of
existing rental housing may
need to provide a 25 percent
component as detailed in
Program H 1.2.1. BMR units
must be comparable in quality,
size, and mix to the other units
in the development.
b) Initial sales price for at
least two- thirds of the BMR
units must be affordable to a
household making 80 to 100
percent of the Santa Clara
County median income. The
initial sales prices of the
remaining BMR units may be set
at higher levels affordable to
households earning between
100 to
120 percent of the County’s
median income. For projects
with a 25 percent BMR
component, four-fifths of the
BMR
units must be affordable to
households
H3.1.3 Program
Continue implementation of the
Below Market Rate Program
Emergency Fund to prevent the
Use the BMR
Program
Emergency Fund
BMR Emergency
Fund
Planning and
Development
Services
On Ongoing Program
preserved one BMR
unit in 2016; CDBG
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loss of BMR units and to provide
emergency loans for BMR unit
owners to maintain and
rehabilitate their units. Consider
expansion of program funds to
provide financial assistance for
the maintenance and
rehabilitation of older BMR
units.
to prevent the
loss of at least
two affordable
units and assist in
maintenance and
rehabilitation of
at least four older
BMR units
Department funding for Safe and
Sanitary maintenance
of 5 units inFY2018-19.
H3.1.4 Program
Preserve affordable housing
stock by monitoring compliance,
providing tenant education, and
seeking other sources of funds
for affordable housing
developments at risk of market
rate conversions. The City will
continue to renew existing
funding sources supporting
rehabilitation and maintenance
activities.
Prevent
conversion of
affordable
housing to market
rate and renew
funding sources
for rehabilitation
and maintenance
of housing stock.
City, CDBG funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing.
Continued
implementation
of existing
program
Partially Complete.
Underway, in
discussions with
property owners of
projects at risk of
conversion, including
Lytton Gardens,
Terman Apartments
and Webster Wood
Apartments.
H3.1.5 Program
Encourage the use of flexible
development standards,
including floor- area ratio limits,
creative architectural solutions,
and green building practices in
the design of projects with a
substantial BMR component.
Increase
opportunities for
BMR
development
through use of
flexible
development
standards.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing.
Continued
implementation
of existing
program
Ongoing Program.
The Planned Housing
Zone was adopted in
Sept. 2020 with more
affordable housing
options to provide
greater flexibility.
H3.1.6 Program
Require developers of
employment- generating
commercial and industrial
developments to contribute to
the supply of low- and
Generate in-lieu
fees to contribute
toward the
creation of low-
and moderate-
City Housing Fund Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing.
Continue to
regularly update
the commercial
in-lieu fee.
Complete.
The commercial in-
lieu fee housing
development fee is
regularly updated
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moderate-income housing
through the payment of
commercial in-lieu fees as set
forth in a nexus impact fee study
and implementing ordinances.
income housing. with other city fees
based on nexus
impact fee studies.
H3.1.7 Program
Ensure that the Zoning Code
permits innovative housing
types such as co- housing and
provides flexible development
standards that will allow such
housing to be built, provided the
character of the neighborhoods
in which such housing is
proposed to be located is
maintained.
Review the
Zoning Code and
determine
appropriate
amendments to
allow innovative
housing types
with flexible
development
standards.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Consider
changes to the
Zoning Code
within four years
of Housing
Element
adoption.
Partially Complete.
Included in Housing
Work Plan as
Program 2.8.
H3.1.8 Program
Recognize the Buena Vista
Mobile Home Park as providing
low- and moderate income
housing opportunities. Any
redevelopment of the site must
be consistent with the City’s
Mobile Home Park Conversion
Ordinance adopted to preserve
the existing units. To the extent
feasible, the City will seek
appropriate local, state and
federal funding to assist in the
preservation and maintenance
of the existing units in the Buena
Vista Mobile Home Park.
Preserve the 120
mobile home
units in the
Buena Vista
Mobile Home
Park as a low and
moderate
income housing
resource.
City, State and
Federal Funds
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Complete.
Mobile home park
was preserved in
September 2017 with
interagency
cooperation.
H3.1.9 Program
Continue enforcing the
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance.
Maintain the
rental housing
stock.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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H3.1.10 Program
Annually monitor the progress
in the construction or
conversion of housing for all
income levels, including the
effectiveness of housing
production in mixed use
developments.
Provide
information to
the City Council
on the
effectiveness of
City programs.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Provide annual reports. Ongoing Program.
H3.1.11 Program
When using Housing
Development funds for
residential projects, the City
shall give a strong preference to
those developments which
serve extremely low-income
(ELI), very low-income, and low-
income households.
Provide funding
opportunities for
development of
housing for
Extremely Low
Income
households.
City Housing
Development funds
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
Housing funds
provided as needed
by housing projects.
H3.1.12 Program
Amend the Zoning Code to
provide additional incentives to
developers who provide
extremely low-income (ELI),
very low-income, and low-
income housing units, above
and beyond what is required by
the Below Market Rate
program, such as reduced
parking requirements for
smaller units, reduced
landscaping requirements, and
reduced fees.
Provide
incentives for
development of
housing for
Extremely Low
Income
households.
City Housing funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Complete.
Part of the Phase 1
Housing Element
implementation plan
for 2018. In, 2019
new
development/parking
standards were
adopted in Housing
Incentive Program,
CS18.16.060
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H3.1.13 Program
For any affordable
development deemed a high
risk to convert to market rate
prices within two years of the
expiration of the affordability
requirements, the City will
contact the owner and explore
the possibility of extending the
affordability of the
development.
To protect those
affordable
developments
deemed a high
risk to converting
to market rate
City Housing funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
Underway, in
discussions with
property owners of
projects at risk of
conversion, including
Lytton Gardens,
Terman Apartments
and Webster Wood
Apartments.
H3.1.14 Program
Encourage and support the
regional establishment of a
coordinated effort to provide
shared housing arrangement
facilitation, similar to the HIP
Housing Home Sharing Program
in San Mateo County. Advocate
among regional and nonprofit
groups to establish the
necessary framework.
Meet with
regional groups
and work to
establish a Santa
Clara Home
Sharing Program
City Housing funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within two years
of Housing
Element
adoption.
Partially Complete.
Underway. On April
2018, the Santa Clara
County's Board
approved the Santa
Clara Home Sharing
Program with
partnership with
Catholic Charities of
Santa Clara County.
H3.2 Policy Reduce the cost of housing by
continuing to promote energy
efficiency, resource management,
and conservation for new and existing housing.
H3.2.1 Program
Continue to assist very low-
income households in reducing
their utility bills through the
Utilities Residential Rate
Assistance Program (RAP).
Provide assistance
to with utility bills
to 800 low-
income
households.
City Funds Palo Alto
Utilities
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H3.2.2 Program
Use existing agency programs
such as Senior Home Repair to
Provide
rehabilitation
assistance to 600
CDBG and General
Fund
Planning and
Development
Services
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
CDBG funds were
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Agency
Time Frame Status
provide rehabilitation
assistance to very low- and
low-income households.
very low and low-
income
households.
Department allocated for a pilot
home repair program
in FY18.
H3.3 Policy Support the reduction of
governmental and regulatory
constraints, and advocate for
the production of affordable
housing.
H3.3.1 Program
When appropriate and feasible,
require all City departments to
expedite processes and allow
waivers of development fees as
a means of promoting the
development of affordable
housing.
Continue to
reduce
processing time
and costs for
affordable
housing
projects.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
Work continues on objective zoning
standards.
H3.3.2 Program
Continue to exempt
permanently affordable
housing units from any
infrastructure impact fees
adopted by the City.
Reduce costs
for affordable
housing
projects.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H3.3.3 Program
Promote legislative changes and
funding for programs that
subsidize the acquisition,
rehabilitation, and operation of
rental housing by housing
assistance organizations,
nonprofit developers, and for-
profit developers.
Continue as an
active member of
the Non- Profit
Housing
Association of
Northern
California to
promote
legislative changes and funding
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department;
City Manager
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
Active membership
in the Non- Profit
Housing Association.
H3.3.4 Program
Support the development and
preservation of group homes
and supported living facilities for
persons with special housing
Regularly review
existing
development
regulations and
City & CDBG Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Amend Zoning
Code within
three years of
Housing Element
Ongoing Program.
As Housing Plan Work
Program 2.4.7.
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Agency
Time Frame Status
needs by assisting local agencies
and nonprofit organizations in
the construction or
rehabilitation of new facilities
for this population.
amend the
Zoning Code
accordingly to
reduce
regulatory
obstacles to this
type of housing.
adoption.
H3.3.5 Program
Review and consider revising
development standards for
second units to facilitate the
development of this type of
housing, including reduced
minimum lot size and FAR
requirements. Based on this
analysis, consider modifications
to the Zoning Code to better
encourage development of
second units.
Complete study
on impact of
revised
standards, and
consider Zoning
Code
Amendments
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
City Council
Ongoing Complete.
New Ordinance
adopted November
2020. Staff to return to
PTC regarding
establishing rules for
Affordable units.
H3.3.6 Program
Continue to participate
with and support agencies
addressing homelessness.
Continue City
staff
participation in
prioritizing
funding for
County-wide
programs.
City, CDBG & HOME
funds
Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
City Council
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H3.3.7 Program
Prepare a local parking
demand database to
determine parking standards
for different housing uses (i.e.
market rate multifamily,
multifamily affordable, senior
affordable, emergency
Determine
parking
standards for
different
residential uses.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within four
years of
Housing
Element
adoption.
Not Yet Complete.
Underway,
consultant has been
retained to complete
a parking study.
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Agency
Time Frame Status
shelters etc.) with proximity
to services as a consideration.
Adopt revisions to standards
as appropriate.
H3.4 Policy Pursue funding for the
acquisition, construction, and
rehabilitation of housing that is
affordable to very low-, low-and
moderate-income households.
H3.4.1 Program
Maintain a high priority for the
acquisition of new housing sites
near public transit and services,
the acquisition and
rehabilitation of existing
housing, and the provision for
housing-related services for
affordable housing. Seek
funding from all State and
federal programs whenever
they are available to support
the development or
rehabilitation of housing for
very low-, low-, and moderate-
income households.
Allocate CDBG
funding to acquire
and rehabilitate
housing for very
low-, low-, and moderate income
households.
CDBG, State Local
Housing Trust Fund
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H3.4.2 Program
Support and expand local
funding sources including the
City’s Housing Development
Fund, Housing Trust of Santa
Clara County, CDBG Program,
County of Santa Clara’s
Mortgage Credit Certificate
Program (MCC), or similar
Increase the
supply of
affordable
housing stock.
City Housing
Development Fund,
Housing Trust of
Santa Clara County,
CDBG, Santa Clara
County MCC
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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Agency
Time Frame Status
program. Continue to explore
other mechanisms to generate
revenues to increase the supply
of low- and moderate-income
housing.
H3.4.3 Program
Periodically review the housing
nexus formula required under
Chapter 16.47 of the Municipal
Code to fully reflect the impact
of new jobs on housing
demand and cost.
Continue to
evaluate the
housing nexus
formula and
adjust the
required impact
fees to account
for the housing
demand from
new
development.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Complete.
Housing nexus study
updated in 2016.
Development fees
evaluated and updated
annually.
H3.4.4 Program
The City will work with
affordable housing developers
to pursue opportunities to
acquire, rehabilitate, and
convert existing multi-family
developments to long-term
affordable housing units to
contribute to the City’s fair share
of the region’s housing needs.
Identify potential
sites for
acquisition and
conversion and
provide this
information to
developers.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within three
years of Housing
Element
adoption.
Ongoing Program.
H3.5 Policy Support the provision of
emergency shelter, transitional
housing, and ancillary services
to address homelessness.
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Time Frame Status
H3.5.1 Program
Continue to participate in the
Santa Clara County Homeless
Collaborative as well as work
with adjacent jurisdictions to
develop additional shelter
opportunities.
Continue City staff
participation as
members of the
Collaborative’s
CDBG and Home
Program
Coordinators
Group.
City, CDBG & HOME
funds
Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
City Council
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
Continued
participation in
regional
CDBG/housing
collaborative efforts.
H3.5.2 Program
Amend the Zoning Code to
clarify distancing requirements
for emergency shelters, stating
that “no more than one
emergency shelter shall be
permitted within a radius of 300
feet.”
Amend the
Zoning Code to
clarify distancing
requirements for
emergency
shelters.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Adopt
amendments
within one year
of Housing
Element
adoption.
Complete.
H3.5.3 Program
Amend the Zoning Code to revise
definitions of transitional and
supportive housing to remove
reference to multiple-family
uses, and instead state that
“transitional and supportive
housing shall be considered a
residential use of property and
shall be subject only to those
restrictions that apply to other
residential dwellings of the same
type in the same zone.”
Amend the
Zoning Code to
revise
transitional and
supportive
housing
definitions.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Adopt
amendments
within one year.
Complete.
H3.6 Policy Support the creation of
workforce housing for City and
school district employees as feasible.
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Time Frame Status
H3.6.1 Program
Conduct a nexus study to
evaluate the creation of
workforce housing for City and
school district employees.
Create the
opportunity for
up to five units of
workforce
housing.
City of Palo Alto
Commercial
Housing Fund
Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Conduct a study
within four years
of adoption of
the Housing Element.
Complete.
City adopted
Workforce Housing
Overlay.
H4 Goal PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF DISCRIMINATION AND THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT CHOICE IN HOUSING.
H4.1 Policy Support programs and agencies
that
seek to eliminate housing
discrimination.
H4.1.1 Program
Work with appropriate State
and federal agencies to ensure
that fair housing laws are
enforced, and continue to
support groups that provide
fair housing services, such as
the Mid-Peninsula Citizens for
Fair Housing
Continue to
coordinate with
State and federal
agencies to
support programs
to eliminate
housing
discrimination
and provide
financial support
for fair housing
services.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
The City contracts
with Project Sentinel
to provide fair
housing services.
H4.1.2 Program
Continue the efforts of the
Human Relations
Commission to combat
discrimination in rental
housing, including
mediation of problems
between landlords and
tenants.
Continue to
provide mediation
services for rental
housing
discrimination
cases.
City Funds Human
Relations
Commission,
Planning &
Community Environment
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
The City contracts
with Project Sentinel
to provide mediation
services.
H4.1.3 Program Continue implementation of Implement City Funds Planning and Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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Time Frame Status
City’s ordinances and State
law prohibiting discrimination
in renting or leasing housing
based on age, parenthood,
pregnancy, or the potential or
actual presence of a minor
child.
existing
ordinances
regarding
discrimination
Development
Services
Department
H4.1.4 Program
Continue the City’s role in
coordinating the actions of
various support groups that
seek to eliminate housing
discrimination and in providing
funding and other support for
these groups to disseminate fair
housing information in Palo Alto,
including information on
referrals to pertinent
investigative or enforcement
agencies in the case of fair
housing complaints.
Continue to
provide funding
and other support
for these groups
to disseminate
fair housing
information in
Palo Alto.
City Funds, Human
Services Resource
Allocation Process
(HSRAP)
Community
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
The City contracts
with Project Sentinel
to provide fair
housing services.
H4.1.5 Program
Heighten community
awareness regarding and
implement the Reasonable
Accommodations procedure
for the siting, funding,
development, and use of
housing for people with
disabilities.
Continue to
provide
information to
residents on
reasonable
accommodation
procedures via
public counters
and on the City’s
website.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H4.1.6 Program
Continue to implement the
Action Plan of the City of Palo
Provide for
increased use and
CDBG funds,
General Fund
Planning and
Development
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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Agency
Time Frame Status
Alto’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
Consolidated Plan and the
Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice.
support of
tenant/landlord
educational
mediation
opportunities as
called for in the
CDBG Action Plan
and the Analysis
of Impediments
to Fair Housing
Choice.
Services
Department
H4.2 Policy Support housing that
incorporates facilities and
services to meet the health
care, transit, and social service
needs of households with
special needs, including seniors
and persons with disabilities.
H4.2.1 Program
Ensure that the Zoning Code
facilitates the construction of
housing that provides services
for special needs households
and provides flexible
development standards for
special service housing that will
allow such housing to be built
with access to transit and
community services while
preserving the character of the
neighborhoods in which they are
proposed to be located.
Evaluate the
Zoning Code and
develop flexible
development
standards for
special service
housing.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Evaluate the
Zoning Code
within three
years of adoption
of the Housing
Element.
Not yet complete.
Implemented pilot
Safe Parking Program
for homeless.
Included as Housing
Work Plan Program
2.4.7.
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Time Frame Status
H4.2.2 Program
Work with the San Andreas
Regional Center to implement
an outreach program that
informs families in Palo Alto
about housing and services
available for persons with
developmental disabilities. The
program could include the
development of an
informational brochure,
including information on
services on the City’s website,
and providing housing-related
training for
individuals/families through
workshops.
Provide
information
regarding
housing to
families of
persons with
developmental
disabilities.
General Fund Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Develop
outreach
program within
three years of
adoption of the
Housing
Element.
Partially Complete.
H5 Goal REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF NEW AND EXISTING HOUSING.
H5.1 Policy
Reduce long-term energy costs
and improve the efficiency and
environmental performance of
new and existing homes.
H5.1.1 Program
Periodically report on the
status and progress of
implementing the City’s Green
Building Ordinance and assess
the environmental
performance and efficiency of
homes in the following areas:
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Energy use
- Water use (indoor and
outdoor)
- Material efficiency
- Storm water runoff
Prepare reports
evaluating the
progress of
implementing
the City’s Green
Building
Ordinance.
City funds,
Development fees
Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
Building Division
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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Time Frame Status
- Alternative transportation
H5.1.2 Program
Continue providing support to
staff and the public (including
architects, owners, developers
and contractors) through
training and technical assistance
in the areas listed under
Program H5.1.1.
Provide
educational
information
regarding the
City’s Green
Building
Ordinance.
City funds,
Development fees
Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
Building Division
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H5.1.3 Program
Participate in regional planning
efforts to ensure that the
Regional Housing Needs
Allocation targets areas that
support sustainability by
reducing congestion and
greenhouse gas emissions.
Provide a regional
framework for
sustainability in
creating new
housing
opportunities
through the City’s
Regional Housing
Mandate
Committee.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H5.1.4 Program
Review federal, State, and
regional programs encouraging
the improvement of
environmental performance
and efficiency in construction of
buildings, and incorporate
appropriate programs into Palo
Alto’s policies, programs and outreach efforts.
Continue to
update
regulations for
environmental
sustainability.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
Building
Division; Public
Works &
Utilities
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H5.1.5 Program
Enhance and support a proactive
public outreach program to
encourage Palo Alto residents to
conserve resources and to share
ideas about conservation.
Provide up-to-
date information
for residents
regarding
conservation
through
educational
brochures
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department,
Public Works &
Utilities
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
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Agency
Time Frame Status
available at City
Hall and posted
on the City’s
website.
H5.1.6 Program
Provide financial subsidies,
recognition, or other incentives
to new and existing
homeowners and developers to
achieve performance or
efficiency levels beyond
minimum requirements.
Continue to
recognize
homeowners and
developers who
incorporate
sustainable
features beyond
what is required
by the Green
Building
Ordinance.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Ongoing Ongoing Program.
H5.1.7 Program
In accordance with Government
Code Section 65589.7,
immediately following City
Council adoption, the City will
deliver to all public agencies or
private entities that provide
water or sewer services to
properties within Palo Alto a
copy of the 2015-2023 Housing Element.
Immediately
following
adoption, deliver
the 2015-2023
Palo Alto
Housing Element
to all providers
of sewer and
water services
within the City.
City Funds Planning and
Development
Services
Department
Within one
month of
adoption of the
Housing
Element.
Complete.
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Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode 94301
Please Start Here
General Information Submittal Instructions
Palo Alto
Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and
tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year
for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to
both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:
1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System (Preferred) -
This enters your information directly into HCD’s database limiting
the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email APR@hcd.ca.gov and HCD will send you the login information for
your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only
provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be
submitted to OPR. Their email address is opr.apr@opr.ca.gov.
2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the
excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at
APR@hcd.ca.gov and to OPR at opr.apr@opr.ca.gov. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the
tables.
2021
Contact Information
TIM
WONG
SENIOR PLANNER
tim.wong@cityofpaloalto.org
(650) 329-2561
Mailing Address
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto
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Jurisdiction Palo Alto City of Palo Alto
Reporting Year 2021 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Date Application Submitted
Total Approved
Units by Project
Total Disapproved
Units by Project Streamlining Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project
Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category(SFA,SFD,2
to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Date Application Submitted
Very Low-Income Deed Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non Deed Restricted
Low-Income Deed Restricted
Low-Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate-Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Total PROPOSED Units by Project
Total APPROVED Units by project
Total DISAPPROVED
Units by Project (Auto-calculated Can Be Overwritten)
Was APPLICATION
SUBMITTED Pursuant to GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data
Entry Below 0 0 0 0 20 0 195 215 0
120-16-008 486 HAMILTON AVE 19PLN-00347 2-4 R 10/21/2019 4 4 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
132-38-071 200 PORTAGE AV 21PLN-00108 SFA O 3/31/2021 13 78 91 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
127-01-160 2850 W BAYSHORE RD 21PLN-00177 SFA O 6/22/2021 7 41 48 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
137-01-004 546 OXFORD AV 21PLN-00243 SFD O 8/24/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
120-03-043 660 University 21PLN-00341 5+R 12/21/2021 70 70 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
148-02-092 4221 WILKIE WAY 21PLN-00144 SFD O 5/26/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW, COLUMN 6 IS NET DU CHANGE.
Date
Application
Total Approved
Units by Project
Total Disapproved
Units by Project Streamlining Notes
Table A
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Note: + Optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Housing Development Applications Submitted
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
1 5
Table A
Housing Development Applications Submitted
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
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2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project
Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date Application
Submitted
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total
PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total APPROVED
Units by project
Total DISAPPROVED
Units by Project (Auto-
calculated Can Be
Overwritten)
Was APPLICATION
SUBMITTED
Pursuant to GC
65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Notes+
124-22-002 1550 CASTILLEJA AV 19000-02455 ADU R 9/30/2019 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-31-046 880 FOREST AV 19000-02824 ADU R 11/5/2019 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
147-32-029 188 FERNE CT 19000-02978 ADU R 11/20/2019 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
148-10-004 4373 MILLER AV 19000-03186 ADU R 12/13/2019 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-15-003 1234 EMERSON ST 19000-03278 ADU R 12/19/2019 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-14-070 2351 EMERSON ST 20000-00295 ADU R 2/6/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-29-032 896 FIELDING DR 20000-00363 ADU R 2/13/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-22-022 3464 SOUTH CT 20000-00417 ADU R 2/20/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-48-019 3435 CORK OAK WY 20000-00480 ADU R 2/26/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-20-016 2360 EMERSON ST 20000-00537 ADU R 3/5/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-24-071 3665 SOUTH CT 20000-00568 ADU R 3/9/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-03-087 2019 HARVARD ST 20000-00585 ADU R 3/10/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-02-067 543 TENNYSON AV 20000-00661 ADU R 3/31/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
13725045 519 GEORGIA AV 20000-00946 ADU R 6/5/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-13-095 739 LA PARA AV 20000-01165 ADU R 6/30/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-56-055 1710 NEWELL RD 20000-01268 ADU R 7/9/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
00308033 557 W CRESCENT DR, BLDG 20000-01272 ADU R 7/10/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-25-013 300 SEQUOIA AV 20000-01317 ADU R 7/16/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-14-070 1657 EDGEWOOD DR 20000-01429 ADU R 7/29/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-31-070 840 HAMILTON AV 20000-01571 ADU R 8/12/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-01-055 321 FULTON ST 20000-01873 ADU R 9/22/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-43-131 4029 PARK BL 20000-02252 ADU R 11/4/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
175-20-098 4183 OLD ADOBE RD 20000-02351 ADU R 11/18/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-34-032 890 LINCOLN AV 20000-02389 ADU R 11/23/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-60-042 984 COLONIAL LN 20000-02457 ADU R 12/2/2020 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
148-05-033 116 MONROE DR 21BLD-00013 ADU R 1/4/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
120-02-048 521 EVERETT AV 21BLD-00175 ADU R 1/22/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-20-003 120 WASHINGTON AV 21BLD-00247 ADU R 2/2/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-59-034 3159 STELLING DR 21BLD-00414 ADU R 2/19/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-15-047 3226 WAVERLEY ST 21BLD-00410 ADU R 2/19/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-13-006 3818 LOUIS RD 21BLD-00646 ADU R 3/19/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
167-07-058 570 KELLY WY 21BLD-00691 ADU R 3/24/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-40-020 455 MARGARITA AV 21BLD-00775 ADU R 4/1/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-40-020 455 MARGARITA AV 21BLD-00773 ADU R 4/1/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
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127-50-026 742 TORREYA CT 21BLD-00809 ADU R 4/6/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-10-017 543 CENTER DR 21BLD-00882 ADU R 4/15/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-29-036 2742 LOUIS RD 21BLD-00894 ADU R 4/19/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-25-090 882 LOMA VERDE AV 21BLD-01094 ADU R 5/7/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-58-015 1881 FULTON ST 21BLD-01170 ADU R 5/14/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-02-061 1074 ARROWHEAD WY 21BLD-01172 ADU R 5/17/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-03-047 1077 STANFORD AV 21BLD-01393 ADU R 6/8/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-33-021 241 LAMBERT AV 21BLD-01429 ADU R 6/11/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-40-005 916 COLORADO AV 21BLD-01669 ADU R 7/2/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-40-005 916 COLORADO AV 21BLD-01691 ADU R 7/8/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-50-025 948 EMBARCADERO RD 21BLD-01742 ADU R 7/14/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-17-073 133 TENNYSON AV 21BLD-01756 ADU R 7/14/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-33-017 750 CHANNING AV 21BLD-01820 ADU R 7/22/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
182-40-042 3085 ALEXIS DR 21BLD-01872 ADU R 7/27/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-56-019 846 EMBARCADERO RD 21BLD-01935 ADU R 8/2/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-22-050 3350 STOCKTON PL 21BLD-01954 ADU R 8/3/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-37-049 1118 STANLEY WY 21BLD-01963 ADU R 8/4/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-47-008 1540 WALNUT DR 21BLD-02007 ADU R 8/11/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-12-048 2421 BRYANT ST 21BLD-02086 ADU R 8/19/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
167-06-028 657 FAIRMEDE AV 21BLD-02118 ADU R 8/23/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
148-03-037 206 DARLINGTON CT, UNIT B 21BLD-02140 ADU R 8/24/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-20-024 1241 DANA AV 21BLD-02152 ADU R 8/25/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-54-030 915 COLORADO AV 21BLD-02185 ADU R 8/30/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-02-004 428 GUINDA ST 21BLD-02216 ADU R 9/1/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-39-009 1656 CHANNING AV 21BLD-02234 ADU R 9/3/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-43-052 380 MACLANE 21BLD-02246 ADU R 9/7/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-33-010 710 ROSEWOOD DR 21BLD-02263 ADU R 9/8/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-22-064 984 LOMA VERDE AV 21BLD-02294 ADU R 9/13/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-16-014 708 MONTROSE AV 21BLD-02321 ADU R 9/16/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-07-018 2468 COWPER ST 21BLD-02381 ADU R 9/22/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-21-032 1144 FOREST AV 21BLD-02386 ADU R 9/22/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-08-019 340 COLERIDGE AV 21BLD-02435 ADU R 9/27/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-08-019 340 COLERIDGE AV 21BLD-02434 ADU R 9/27/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
124-04-014 575 N CALIFORNIA AV 21BLD-02443 ADU R 9/28/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-33-012 720 ROSEWOOD DR 21BLD-02440 ADU R 9/28/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-49-006 3274 ROSS RD 21BLD-02507 ADU R 10/5/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-23-131 720 ASHBY DR 21BLD-02517 ADU R 10/5/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
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132-40-009 460 MATADERO AV 21BLD-02508 ADU R 10/5/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-57-021 3851 CORINA WY 21BLD-02616 ADU R 10/18/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-01-063 2090 YALE ST 21BLD-02655 ADU R 10/20/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-35-052 1176 GREENWOOD AV 21BLD-02666 ADU R 10/22/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-28-035 893 SHARON CT 21BLD-02681 ADU R 10/26/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-19-056 311 EL CARMELO AV 21BLD-02683 ADU R 10/26/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-29-062 32 ROOSEVELT CIR 21BLD-02678 ADU R 10/26/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
120-07-048 560 MELVILLE AV 21BLD-02701 ADU R 10/27/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-02-069 730 COLLEGE AV 21BLD-02747 ADU R 11/1/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-50-010 945 N CALIFORNIA AV 21BLD-02764 ADU R 11/3/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-11-051 1459 HAMILTON AV 21BLD-02785 ADU R 11/4/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-11-051 1459 HAMILTON AV 21BLD-02783 ADU R 11/4/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-27-104 2911 Sevyson CT, BLDG 21BLD-02856 ADU R 11/10/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
132-33-031 3370 BIRCH ST 21BLD-02881 ADU R 11/16/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-20-041 4049 ORME ST 21BLD-02912 ADU R 11/18/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
003-20-011 1370 HAMILTON AV 21BLD-02956 ADU R 11/23/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-17-007 739 SEMINOLE WY 21BLD-02998 ADU R 11/29/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-11-026 3817 MAGNOLIA DR 21BLD-03061 ADU R 12/6/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
137-06-012 2050 HARVARD ST 21BLD-03096 ADU R 12/9/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
127-05-022 929 VAN AUKEN CIR 21BLD-03146 ADU R 12/15/2021 1 1 No UNDER REVIEW
Summary Row 0 0 0 0 20 0 285 305 0
General Notes:
The City of Palo Alto is essentially 'built out' and have minimal developable vacant land inventory. A significant portion of Residential Planning Entitlements and Residential Building Permits have NO NET GAIN in the number of dwelling units unless specified in Table A (above).
1) The City of Palo Alto requires "Individual Review" Planning Entitlements (Planning Approvals) for the construction of a new singly developed two-story structure; the construction of a new second story; or the expansion of an existing second story by more than 150 square feet in the R-1 single family residential district. All second-story additions on a site after November 19, 2001 shall be included in calculating whether an addition is over 150 square feet
2019 Individual Review Applications Submitted = 85 applications. All these applications have NO NET GAIN in Dwelling Units, (demolish existing Single Family Residential SFR and rebuild the SFR) unless specified in the table above.
2) The City of Palo Alto requires ministerial review of single story Single Family Residential and/or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development. Single Story SFR/ADU's -requires only a Building Permit.
2019 SFR Building Permit Application Submitted = 129 applications. All these applications have NO NET GAIN in Dwelling Units, (demolish existing SFR and rebuild SFR) unless specified in the table above.
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Reporting Year 2020
Streamlining Infill Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions
Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
EntitlementDate Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued
# of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness
How many of the units were Extremely Low Income?+
Was Project APPROVED using GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Y/N
Infill Units?Y/N+
Assistance Programs for Each Development (see instructions)
Deed Restriction Type(see instructions)
For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years) (if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+
Number of Demolished/Destroyed Units+
Demolished or Destroyed Units+
Demolished/Destroyed Units Owner or Renter+
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 58 0 3 0 0 16 158 235 58 0 2 0 0 0 209 269 0 0 2 0 0 0 14 16
132-38-042 3225 EL CAMINO REAL 15PLN-00003 5+O 8 5/6/2016 8 8 2/19/2020 8 N Y
124-33-068 2515 EL CAMINO REAL 18000-00649 5+O 2 11 5/23/2016 13 2 11 7/18/2019 13 2 11 6/3/2021 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
120-15-110 429 UNIVERSITY 18000-00536 2 - 4 R 3 3/20/2017 3 3 7/30/2019 3 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
132-41-091 3877 EL CAMINO REAL 18000-01605 5+O 17 9/18/2017 17 17 9/27/2019 17 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
VARIOUS 567 MAYBELL 17PLN-00158 SFD O 12 2/26/2018 12 12 VARIOUS CY 2019 12 N Y 4 Demolished O COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
132-38-020 3265 EL CAMINO REAL 15PLN-00312 2-4 O 3 7/6/2018 3 3 9/30/2021 3 N Y BUILDING PERMIT IN PLAN CHECK
132-36-084 2755 EL CAMINO REAL 16PLN-00464 5+R 57 7/10/2018 57 57 2/14/2020 57 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
132-37-056 3001 EL CAMINO REAL 18PLN-00152 5+O 14 11/9/2018 14 0 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE 132-46-100 4115 EL CAMINO REAL 17PLN-00280 5+O 1 6 1/21/2019 7 0 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE 120-28-051 190 CHANNING AV 18PLN-00043 2-4 O 4 3/6/2019 4 0 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE
132-35-045 3705 EL CAMINO REAL 18PLN-00136 5+R 58 1 2/6/2019 59 58 1 10/15/2020 59 N Y COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE
120-03-062 565 HAMILTON AVE 18PLN-00313 5+R 10 8/30/2019 10 10 9/14/2020 10 COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE.
132-08-115 464 COLORADO AVE 19PLN-00349 SFD O 1 3/12/2020 1 1 6/7/2021 1
120-15-071 488 UNIVERSITY 19PLN-00038 5+R -75 6/30/2020 -75 COLUMN 6 & 9 IS NET DU CHANGE
147-03-041 788 SAN ANTONIO AVE 19PLN-00079 5+R 16 86 2/4/2021 102 N Y
127-24-033 3175 LOUIS RD 21BLD-00406 ADU R 1 6/16/2021 1 1 1/14/2022 1 N Y
127-30-046 824 WARREN WY 20000-01915 ADU R 1 2/25/2021 1 1 1/10/2022 1 N Y
127-25-010 841 AMES AV 18000-03109 ADU R 1 3/12/2021 1 1 1/18/2022 1 N Y
137-02-024 2321 WELLESLEY ST 19000-03214 2 to 4 O 2 6/3/2019 2 2 6/2/2021 2
124-07-007 345 COLERIDGE AV 20000-02294 ADU R 1 1/21/2021 1
Streamlining Infill Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions
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Notes
2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
EntitlementDate Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued
# of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness
How many of the units were Extremely Low Income?+
Was Project APPROVED using GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Y/N
Infill Units?Y/N+
Assistance Programs for Each Development (see instructions)
Deed Restriction Type(see instructions)
For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years) (if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+
Number of Demolished/Destroyed Units+
Demolished or Destroyed Units+
Demolished/Destroyed Units Owner or Renter+
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 58 0 3 0 0 16 160 237 58 0 2 0 0 0 209 269 0 0 2 0 0 0 49 51
132-01-010 635 MARION AV 20000-00680 ADU R 1 1/8/2021 1 N Y
127-46-069 3530 GREER RD 20000-01900 ADU R 1 1/11/2021 1 N Y
003-34-036 863 MELVILLE AV 19000-03319 ADU R 1 2/1/2021 1 N Y
124-04-018 505 N CALIFORNIA AV 20000-00297 ADU R 1 2/3/2021 1 N Y
124-09-028 445 SEALE AV 19000-03272 ADU R 1 2/10/2021 1 N Y
120-08-049 1445 TASSO ST 20000-02424 ADU R 1 2/12/2021 1 N Y
127-29-011 2643 MARSHALL DR 20000-01463 ADU R 1 2/19/2021 1 N Y
124-03-010 1828 MIDDLEFIELD RD 20000-01694 ADU R 1 2/22/2021 1 N Y
124-01-005 528 CHURCHILL AV 19000-03305 ADU R 1 3/17/2021 1 N Y
132-35-043 205 WILTON AV 20000-02197 ADU R 1 3/18/2021 1 N Y
132-43-034 150 W MEADOW DR 20000-00685 ADU R 1 4/1/2021 1 N Y
124-17-013 232 COLERIDGE AV 20000-02467 ADU R 1 4/6/2021 1 N Y
132-46-018 452 CAROLINA LN 20000-00740 ADU R 1 4/30/2021 1 N Y
175-20-076 4121 OLD TRACE RD 20000-00693 ADU R 1 5/3/2021 1 N Y
003-43-013 1127 FULTON ST 21BLD-00342 ADU R 1 5/3/2021 1 N Y
132-11-020 3476 COWPER CT 20000-02565 ADU R 1 5/5/2021 1 N Y
137-26-033 648 MAYBELL AV 20000-02027 ADU R 1 5/7/2021 1 N Y
132-18-074 2579 EMERSON ST 20000-02586 ADU R 1 5/11/2021 1 N Y
003-52-097 2323 LOUIS RD 20000-02006 ADU R 1 5/14/2021 1 N Y
124-17-006 138 COLERIDGE AV 20000-01679 ADU R 1 5/18/2021 1 N Y
148-02-018 4247 RUTHELMA AV, BLDG 20000-02435 ADU R 1 5/18/2021 1 N Y
003-23-100 1407 PITMAN AV 21BLD-00376 ADU R 1 5/19/2021 1 N Y
132-34-064 3389 PARK BL 21BLD-00279 ADU R 1 5/24/2021 1 N Y
124-19-060 142 SANTA RITA AV 20000-02572 ADU R 1 5/25/2021 1 N Y
003-58-053 1810 FULTON ST 20000-02477 ADU R 1 5/28/2021 1 N Y
132-16-053 3484 WAVERLEY ST 20000-01963 ADU R 1 6/2/2021 1 N Y
124-16-064 1536 BRYANT ST 20000-02152 ADU R 1 6/8/2021 1 N Y
124-17-064 1750 EMERSON ST 20000-02008 ADU R 1 6/15/2021 1 N Y
132-16-091 3302 KIPLING ST 21BLD-00568 ADU R 1 6/17/2021 1 N Y
127-25-034 875 RICHARDSON CT 21BLD-00677 ADU R 1 6/28/2021 1 N Y
132-05-031 650 ALGER DR 21BLD-00792 ADU R 1 6/28/2021 1 N Y
003-45-009 1270 CEDAR ST 21BLD-00160 ADU R 1 7/12/2021 1 N Y
147-15-040 439 SAN ANTONIO AV 21BLD-00282 ADU R 1 7/12/2021 1 N Y
132-18-061 2741 EMERSON ST 20000-01350 ADU R 1 7/14/2021 1 N Y
127 20 061 795 E Meadow DR 21BLD-00416 ADU R 1 7/16/2021 1 N Y
12402052 651 Tennyson AV 21BLD-00714 ADU R 1 7/16/2021 1 N Y
003-40-046 145 PRIMROSE WY 21BLD-00555 ADU R 1 7/20/2021 1 N Y
132-23-065 64 ROOSEVELT CIR 21BLD-00736 ADU R 1 7/26/2021 1 N Y
132-22-127 260 EL VERANO AV 21BLD-01110 ADU O 1 7/27/2021 1 N Y
137-16-012 957 MATADERO AV 20000-01457 ADU R 1 8/5/2021 1 N Y
Housing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed UnitsAffordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy
1
Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
Table A2
Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Housing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
1
Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
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Reporting Year 2020
124-08-082 335 LOWELL AV 21BLD-01144 ADU R 1 8/12/2021 1 N Y
124-15-007 1326 Emerson ST 21BLD-00390 ADU R 1 8/13/2021 1 N Y
003-49-068 2200 SANTA ANA ST 20000-02377 ADU R 1 8/24/2021 1 N Y
003-23-073 1453 KINGS LN 21BLD-00651 ADU R 1 8/24/2021 1 N Y
003-14-048 508 RHODES DR 21BLD-01031 ADU R 1 8/24/2021 1 N Y
137-25-051 532 GEORGIA AV 21BLD-00358 ADU R 1 8/26/2021 1 N Y
132-45-029 333 TENNESSEE LN 21BLD-01589 ADU R 1 8/27/2021 1 N Y
147-19-059 500 E CHARLESTON RD 21BLD-00974 ADU R 1 9/1/2021 1 N Y
132-07-054 478 ANTON CT 21BLD-01085 ADU R 1 9/2/2021 1 N Y
003-51-021 900 N CALIFORNIA AV 21BLD-01530 ADU R 1 9/2/2021 1 N Y
003-57-029 850 E GREENWICH PL 21BLD-00920 ADU R 1 9/7/2021 1 N Y
127-57-041 3852 CORINA WY 21BLD-01459 ADU R 1 9/8/2021 1 N Y
003-20-014 650 CENTER DR 21BLD-01357 ADU R 1 9/15/2021 1 N Y
147-30-020 178 ELY PL 21BLD-00864 ADU R 1 9/16/2021 1 N Y
137-21-078 730 FLORALES DR 21BLD-01352 ADU R 1 9/17/2021 1 N Y
148-10-024 4390 MILLER CT 21BLD-00649 ADU R 1 9/23/2021 1 N Y
003-15-040 1815 HAMILTON AV 21BLD-00937 ADU R 1 9/28/2021 1 N Y
124-19-074 2140 BRYANT ST 21BLD-00670 ADU R 1 10/6/2021 1 N Y
003-51-023 928 N CALIFORNIA AV 21BLD-00965 ADU R 1 10/6/2021 1 N Y
003-01-025 212 FULTON ST 21BLD-00333 ADU R 1 10/12/2021 1 N Y
127-14-026 3992 BIBBITS DR 21BLD-01212 ADU R 1 10/14/2021 1 N Y
137-02-072 790 COLLEGE AV 21BLD-00244 ADU R 1 10/15/2021 1 N Y
003-11-024 1465 Edgewood DR 21BLD-01244 ADU R 1 10/15/2021 1 N Y
127-02-091 2491 GREER RD 21BLD-01522 ADU R 1 10/19/2021 1 N Y
132-14-004 2844 WAVERLEY ST 21BLD-01882 ADU R 1 10/22/2021 1 N Y
003-39-003 1616 CHANNING AV 21BLD-01900 ADU R 1 10/25/2021 1 N Y
003-06-035 1307 UNIVERSITY AV 21BLD-00102 ADU R 1 10/27/2021 1 N Y
137-03-036 1080 COLLEGE AV 21BLD-01593 ADU R 1 11/3/2021 1 N Y
127-05-008 1002 AMARILLO AV 21BLD-01732 ADU R 1 11/8/2021 1 N Y
120-20-011 251 EMBARCADERO RD 21BLD-01997 ADU R 1 11/10/2021 1 N Y
132-32-031 295 OLIVE AV 21BLD-01878 ADU R 1 11/18/2021 1 N Y
132-32-030 305 OLIVE AV 21BLD-01886 ADU R 1 11/18/2021 1 N Y
132-32-031 295 OLIVE AV 21BLD-01879 ADU R 1 11/18/2021 1 N Y
132-32-030 305 OLIVE AV 21BLD-01887 ADU R 1 11/18/2021 1 N Y
127-45-001 3500 LOUIS RD 21BLD-02353 ADU R 1 11/22/2021 1 N Y
003-09-023 1625 UNIVERSITY AV 21BLD-01698 ADU R 1 11/29/2021 1 N Y
132-34-025 220 MATADERO AV 21BLD-02198 ADU R 1 12/4/2021 1 N Y
124-12-011 1325 BRYANT ST 21BLD-01287 ADU R 1 12/9/2021 1 N Y
127-54-011 978 LAWRENCE LN 21BLD-02208 ADU R 1 12/15/2021 1 N Y
124-01-002 541 CHURCHILL AV 21BLD-00702 ADU R 1 12/16/2021 1 N Y
124-11-015 2380 Tasso ST 21BLD-00136 ADU R 1 12/22/2021 1 N Y
003-33-037 1001 FULTON ST 18000-01425 ADU R 1 10/3/2018 1 1 5/25/2021 1 N Y
124-07-043 360 KELLOGG AV 18000-02996 ADU R 1 2/13/2019 1 1 7/27/2021 1 N Y
167-05-006 4206 POMONA AV 18000-02570 ADU R 1 4/19/2019 1 1 3/30/2021 1 N Y
167-07-032 4248 SUZANNE DR 18000-01874 ADU R 1 5/7/2019 1 1 5/24/2021 1 N Y
003-04-021 951 HAMILTON AV 18000-01009 ADU R 1 6/13/2019 1 1 3/10/2021 1 N Y
003-15-019 1862 EDGEWOOD DR 19000-01157 ADU R 1 10/1/2019 1 1 1/28/2021 1 N Y
167-06-061 639 ARASTRADERO RD 19000-00968 ADU R 1 10/16/2019 1 1 7/8/2021 1 N Y
124-02-027 521 LOWELL AV 19000-01156 ADU R 1 10/29/2019 1 1 2/19/2021 1 N Y
175-01-075 4214 MANUELA AV 19000-01380 ADU R 1 11/1/2019 1 1 1/12/2021 1 N Y
137-04-051 2321 HARVARD ST 19000-02412 ADU R 1 11/21/2019 1 1 2/17/2021 1 N Y
148-12-005 4361 SILVA AV 19000-01821 ADU R 1 12/4/2019 1 1 4/5/2021 1 N Y
132-27-006 3168 RAMONA ST 19000-00546 ADU R 1 12/17/2019 1 1 6/15/2021 1 N Y
132-10-183 695 TOYON PL 19000-01319 ADU R 1 12/18/2019 1 1 5/25/2021 1 N Y
003-36-038 1350 GREENWOOD AV 19000-02309 ADU R 1 1/2/2020 1 1 2/11/2021 1 N Y
003-42-060 1031 EMBARCADERO RD 19000-00018 ADU R 1 2/14/2020 1 1 4/15/2021 1 N Y
124-27-021 2170 PARK BL 20000-00170 ADU R 1 5/22/2020 1 1 8/5/2021 1 N Y
182-43-023 3124 ALEXIS DR 20000-00338 ADU R 1 6/10/2020 1 1 11/5/2021 1 N Y
137-27-016 4188 KING ARTHUR CT 19000-03043 ADU R 1 6/30/2020 1 1 1/7/2021 1 N Y
132-01-076 601 MARION AV 19000-02297 ADU R 1 6/30/2020 1 1 4/20/2021 1 N Y
003-28-017 1494 PITMAN AV 19000-03378 ADU R 1 7/30/2020 1 1 3/30/2021 1 N Y
147-21-029 368 CALCATERRA PL 20000-00358 ADU R 1 8/7/2020 1 1 9/7/2021 1 N Y
132-01-059 614 MARION AV 20000-00601 ADU R 1 8/21/2020 1 1 3/19/2021 1 N Y
003-33-047 705 LINCOLN AV 19000-03270 ADU R 1 9/15/2020 1 1 10/15/2021 1 N Y
137-25-070 4155 ABEL AV 20000-00909 ADU R 1 9/22/2020 1 1 12/14/2021 1 N Y
120-03-039 616 UNIVERSITY AV 19000-03338 ADU R 1 9/30/2020 1 1 12/2/2021 1 N Y
137-03-007 2105 PRINCETON ST 20000-01331 ADU R 1 10/20/2020 1 1 6/7/2021 1 N Y
132-02-024 2572 WEBSTER ST 20000-01112 ADU R 1 11/12/2020 1 1 5/4/2021 1 N Y
124-11-011 2340 TASSO ST 20000-00925 ADU R 1 11/12/2020 1 1 9/8/2021 1 N Y
137-05-009 1289 COLLEGE AV, UNIT A 20000-00333 ADU R 1 11/12/2020 1 1 9/10/2021 1 N Y
137-14-080 3717 LA CALLE CT 19000-03372 ADU R 1 11/30/2020 1 1 12/10/2021 1 N Y
124-30-008 374 STANFORD AV 19000-02976 ADU R 1 12/3/2020 1 1 9/3/2021 1 N Y
003-09-001 1875 UNIVERSITY AV 20000-01035 ADU R 1 1/25/2021 1 1 4/27/2021 1 N Y
124-31-033 359 STANFORD AV 20000-01756 ADU R 1 1/29/2021 1 1 10/19/2021 1 N Y
003-36-040 1430 GREENWOOD AV 20000-02295 ADU R 1 3/18/2021 1 1 7/1/2021 1 N Y
003-32-045 707 MIDDLEFIELD RD 21BLD-01346 ADU R 1 8/13/2021 1 1 10/28/2021 1 N Y
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Jurisdiction City of Palo Alto ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2021 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Planning Period 5th Cycle (CCR Title 25 §6202)
Extremely Low-Income+Very Low-Income+Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely Low-
Income+Very Low-Income+Low-Income+
TOTAL
UNITS+
Rehabilitation Activity 0 0
Preservation of Units At-Risk 0 0
Acquisition of Units 0 0
Mobilehome Park Preservation 0 117 117 Consistent per Adequate Sites Checklist
Total Units by Income 0 0 0 0 0 117 0 117
Table F
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent
with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section
65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+Units that Count Towards RHNA +The description should adequately document
how each unit complies with subsection (c) of
Government Code Section 65583.1+
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Jurisdiction: PALO ALTO Reporting Year:2021 (JAN 01 - DEC 31)
Total Units Permitted by Year
YEAR 011 YEAR 02 YEAR 03 YEAR 04 YEAR 05 YEAR 06 YEAR 07 YEAR 08
Income Level RHNA Allocation by Income
Level 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Units
Permitted by
Income Level
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
% of RHNA
Permitted
Very Low Deed Restricted 43 58 117 218
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Low Deed Restricted 58 5 2 65
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Moderate Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 11 3 12 26
TOTALS 1988 286 18 89 54 107 178 212 0 944 1044 47.48%
691 473 31.55%
432 367 15.05%
108.18%
278 252 9.35%
Above Moderate 587 174 15 72 54 105 120 95 635 -48
NOTES:
1.For the Bay Area the "projection period" or the time period for which the Regional Housing Need is calculated is January 1, 2014 –October 31, 2022. The "planning period" for the Bay Area, or the time frame between the due date for one housing element and the
due date for the next housing element, is January 31, 2015 –January 31, 2023. California Department of Housing & Development (HCD) combined RHNA housing production for Bay Area jurisdictions for years 2014 & 2015 for consistency.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
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Staff Responses to 12/08/2021 PTC Comments and Questions
On December 8, 2021, the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) reviewed the
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Table and gave staff comments and feedback.
Commissioners had both broad and program specific questions and comments on
Implementation Table. Broad questions were on the prioritization of programs, completion
timeframe for short-term programs and medium-term programs, overarching issues faced by the
City Departments to execute the programs, and if the programs are serving the vision of the
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Response: Staff reached out to various City departments regarding on some of the broader
issues. On program prioritization, departments followed the Implementation Table prioritization
plan adopted by the Council in 2017. If the funding and resources are available, the programs are
executed.
Different City Departments, including Utilities, Office of Transportation, Public Works, and
Planning and Development Services, have cited lack of staffing/resource constraints as an
overarching issue. This has considerably slowed down the completion process. Staff shared that
long-term programs, even with adequate funding in place, are taking longer to complete due to
this reason. Staff shortages affects the entire department workplans making it difficult to meet
the project completion deadlines.
In addition to staff shortages, pandemic-related budget cuts further reduced capacity to provide
services to the community, examples include the cancellation of the Palo Alto Shuttles and
reduced library hours. With resource constraints and changing circumstances, it is expected that
the timing identified for individual program completion may change over time. It is also
anticipated that not all the programs may be completed within the specified timeframe.
Program specific questions:
Program L2.4.6: Explore changing the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinances for both
buildings of historic significance and for seismic retrofits so that transferred development rights
may only be used for residential capacity. Status: Pending
PTC Question (Commissioner Doria Summa): Should be a part of the Housing Element Update
process?
Staff Response: Staff will explore this consideration in the development of Housing Element
Policies and Programs. The PTC will have the opportunity to review Policies and Programs in the
next few months and provide recommendations.
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Program L6.3.1: Develop guidelines for bird-friendly building design that minimizes hazards for
birds and reduces the potential for collisions. Status: Pending
PTC Comment (Commissioner Doria Summa): This is a design program and can be very quickly
addressed and completed.
Staff Response: While staff has not initiated development of formal design guidelines and related
code change, staff does provide guidance to project applicants based on best practices for bird-
friendly design.
Program L7.1.2. Reassess the Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure its effectiveness in the
maintenance and preservation of historic resources, particularly in the University
Avenue/Downtown area. Status: Pending
PTC Comment (Commissioner Doria Summa): This program is long overdue and should be
addressed.
Staff Response: Staff agrees that the Historic Preservation Ordinance needs to be reassessed. The
current focus is to implement Program L7.1.1 (to update the inventory/add properties fully
evaluated and found eligible for the National Register and California Register to the local
inventory) and staff is seeking resources from City Council to move this forward.
Program L4.2.2: Evaluate the effectiveness of formula retail limits adopted for California Avenue.
Develop incentives for local small businesses where warranted. Status: Ongoing
PTC Comment (Commissioner Ed Lauing): Staff comment does not relate to formula retail.
Staff Response: Effectiveness of formula retail has not been evaluated, but as an incentive to
small local businesses staff will be working on development of a permanent parklet ordinance
under City Council direction in 2022.
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Staff Report (ID # 14039)
Report Type: Approval of Minutes Meeting Date: 2/23/2022
City of Palo Alto
Planning & Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2442
Summary Title: December 15, 2021 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes
Title: December 15, 2021 Draft Summary Meeting Minutes
From: Jonathan Lait
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting
minutes.
Background
Draft minutes from the December 15, 2021 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC)
meetings were made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 23, 2022 meeting
date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed on line on the City’s website at
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-and-
Transportation-Commission-PTC
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