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City of Palo Alto (ID # 6758)
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 3/28/2016
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Title: Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program
Projects
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
Recommendation
This report is provided for information only and requires no Council action.
Background
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the status of
capital improvement program (CIP) projects. In the past, year-end and mid-year
financial reports have included very simplistic status updates on CIP projects. This
is a new report intending to provide more useful information for Council. Staff
expects to provide this report twice each year, with the next in September. This
first report includes general fund and storm drain fund CIP projects. Future
reports may include updates on other enterprise fund projects as well.
Discussion
Project Update Organization
The City has a robust capital improvement program, and a large number of
individual projects are in progress at any given time. The attached CIP project
tables are intended to give Council a quick overview of each project, including
budgetary information, the anticipated completion date, a brief description of the
project scope, the current status of the project, and upcoming activities including
Council actions.
The following are some of the key considerations for the information presented in
the project update tables:
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• The status information is current as of the January/February 2016
timeframe
• The individual project tables align with the Capital Improvement Fund
categories in the FY 2016-2020 capital budget: Buildings and Facilities,
Parks and Open Space, Streets and Sidewalks, and Traffic and
Transportation. Storm Drainage Fund projects follow the Capital
Improvement Fund categories
• Additional project information is available in the FY 2016-2020 capital
budget
• Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund projects are included in the
Buildings and Facilities table
• Each project table is divided into a section for one-time projects and a
section for recurring projects that have annual ongoing funding
• Budgetary figures include staff salaries and benefits for projects to which
salaries and benefits have been allocated
Completed Projects
Projects completed to date in FY 2016 include the following:
• Art Center Auditorium Audio, Visual, and Furnishings (AC-14000)
• Park Maintenance Shop Remodel (PG-09003)
• Rinconada Pool Locker Room (PF-15000)
• El Camino Park Restoration (PE-13016)
These completed projects do not include the significant amount of annual work
completed under ongoing recurring projects, such as streets and sidewalks
repairs, parking lot maintenance and roofing replacements.
Projects Under Construction
Projects that are currently under construction include the following:
• Library & Community Center – Temporary Facilities (PE-09010)
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• Bowden Park Improvements (PE-13008)
• Palo Alto Community Gardens Irrigation System (PE-15022)
• Traffic Circle Improvements (PE-16002)
As described above for completed projects, the list of projects under construction
does not include work currently being conducted under recurring CIP projects.
Resource Impact
This is an information report.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Buildings and Facilities projects
Attachment B: Parks and Open Space projects
Attachment C: Streets and Sidewalks projects
Attachment D: Traffic and Transportation projects
Attachment E: Storm Drainage Fund projects
Attachments:
• Attachment A - Buildings and Facilities Projects
• Attachment B - Parks and Open Space Projects
• Attachment C - Streets and Sidewalks Projects
• Attachment D - Traffic and Transportation Projects
• Attachment E - Storm Drain Projects
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Buildings and Facilities Projects
One-Time Projects
Art Center
Auditorium
Audio, Visual,
and Furnishings
(AC-14000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$44,785 $150,000 Community Services Completed Winter 2016
Project Status: This project replaces outdated audio visual equipment and furnishings following the auditorium’s
use as a temporary library. New automatic window shades have been installed, and seating and chair dollies
have been delivered to the auditorium. An Invitation for Bids (IFB) was advertised for new audio visual
equipment and installation. The IFB resulted in a construction contract with PCD of Santa Rosa. Construction
within the auditorium was completed in early March 2016.
Baylands
Boardwalk
Improvements
(PE-14018)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$14,266 $96,468 Public Works Pre-design Fall 2015 (for
feasibility study)
Project Status: This project evaluates the feasibility of repairing, rehabilitating, and/or replacing the existing
boardwalk. The consultant team recommended minor repairs for the first 200 feet of the boardwalk and more
substantial repairs or complete replacement for the rest of the structure. Public input during a September 30
community meeting and the October 27 PRC meeting prompted Community Services and Public Works
Department staff to make repairs to open the first 200 feet of the boardwalk in October 2015. Council is
tentatively scheduled to consider a staff recommendation to approve a contract amendment for design of a
replacement boardwalk, including the necessary funding on April 4, 2016.
Baylands Nature
Interpretive
Center Exhibit
Improvements
(AC-14001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $56,000 Community Services Pre-design Summer 2017
Project Status: This project will replace worn out or non-functioning exhibits at the Baylands Nature Interpretive
Center, including signage and graphics to make the facility more usable for science programs, public use, and
facility rentals. Replacement of exterior signage will be coordinated with the Baylands Nature Interpretive
Attachment A
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Center Facility Improvements project in FY 2017 and with the Baylands Boardwalk Improvements in subsequent
years. The replacement railing designs for the Center and Boardwalk will accommodate new signs and
exhibits. Current funding allows reprinting the original exterior signs, but insufficient to address exhibits. Staff is
seeking grant funds for new exhibits.
Baylands Nature
Interpretive
Center Facility
Improvements
(PE-15029)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$21,266 $582,485 Public Works Design Spring 2017
Project Status: This project will replace decking, railings, structural framing members, exterior wood flooring,
and cabinetry, and provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements as required. A consultant team
is working with staff to design the improvements. Public feedback on the improvements was received at a
September 30 community meeting and the October 27 PRC meeting. Due to restroom upgrades that are needed
to comply with ADA, CEQA review is now needed and is being initiated. Staff will provide an update and
recommend a park improvement ordinance for community, PRC, and Council consideration this spring in
coordination with the environmental assessment. Pending the necessary permits, the construction may begin as
early as fall 2016.
City Hall Parking
Garage LED
Parking
(PF-16004)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $245,608 Public Works Pre-design Fall 2017
Project Status: This project will replace the existing fluorescent lighting in City Hall Parking Garage Levels A, B,
and C with new LED lighting. Staff is currently field testing different types of lighting schemes and bulbs/fixtures.
Civic Center
Waterproofing
Study and
Repairs
(PE-15020)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $360,653 Public Works Study Summer 2017
Project Status: This project includes a condition assessment of the Civic Center plaza deck structural system. The
structural assessment will provide short, medium and long-term repair options to protect the structural system,
and will include a cost/benefit analysis, conceptual drawings and recommendations for improvements. The start
of the structural assessment has been delayed due to staff vacancies that have recently been filled. Release of an
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RFP in spring 2016 is now expected.
Cubberley
Community
Center Master
Plan
(CB-16001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $327,291 Public Works Study To be determined
Project Status: This project supports the development of a Master Plan for future use of the Cubberley
Community Center site by the City and Palo Alto Unified School District. The City and the School District, as
described in the recent Cubberley Compact, are planning for a design workshop to develop the process for
planning the immediate and long term future of Cubberley.
Fire Ringdown
System
Replacement
(FD-14002)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $157,500 Fire Design Summer 2016
Project Status: This project will replace the current ringdown system that provides an audible alert of calls for
service in the fire stations. The project is in its preliminary stage and staff anticipates developing and releasing an
RFP in summer or fall 2016.
Fire Station 1
Improvements
(PF-14002)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$6,709 $321,592 Public Works Design Summer 2016
Project Status: The project will convert the existing open sleeping quarters into individual rooms to address
gender issues and privacy concerns. The project will also update the ring down system and IT infrastructure.
Designs were completed but are being modified to accommodate the Building Department’s request to meet
residential housing sleeping quarter requirements.
Fire Station 3
Replacement
(PE-15003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $7,219,814 Public Works Design Spring 2018
Project Status: This project will replace the existing Fire Station at Middlefield Road and Newell Road with a new
structure that meets essential services standards and current program needs. The project is part of the Council
Infrastructure Plan. On December 14, 2015, Council authorized a contract award to Shah Kawasaki Architects,
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Inc. (SKA). SKA has recently begun design of the new structure along with a temporary facility that may be
located on two vacant City-owned residential lots at 1142 Middlefield Road.
Foothills Fire
Cameras
(FD-13000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $65,000 Fire Pre-design To be determined
Project Status: This project will install thermal imaging infrared long range cameras for the detection of fires and
heat signatures in the Palo Alto and Stanford foothills. The project is currently on hold while CalFire conducts a system
demonstration in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The project will fund Palo Alto’s contribution to the regional project. The
completion date is dependent on the progress of the CalFire study.
Internal Alarm
System
Replacement
(PD-14000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $78,000 Police Design Winter 2017
Project Status: This project will replace the citywide system of panic alarms from various departments and the
Council Chambers. Staff is currently evaluating potential solutions and plans to commence work in FY 2016.
Library &
Community
Center –
Temporary
Facilities
(PE-09010)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$15,580 $645,000 Public Works Construction Spring 2016
Project Status: This project provided the temporary Mitchell Park Library and in the Cubberley Auditorium and is
now completing the auditorium’s restoration. To date, library furniture has been removed, the stage has been
refinished, fixtures installed for the temporary library have been removed, and the ceiling fans are being
prepared for modification. The restoration work was initially delayed while critical roof repairs were completed.
Lucie Stern
Buildings
Mechanical and
Electrical
Upgrades
(PE-14015)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$97,217 $3,220,507 Public Works Design Summer 2016
Project Status: This project will replace and upgrade the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems at
Lucie Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Center. The
upgrades include the addition of air conditioning for Lucie Stern Community Center. The plans are currently in
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review for building permit. Staff expects the project Invitation for Bids to be issued in March 2016, with a Council
action to approve the construction contract in spring 2016. Construction will require careful coordination with
Lucie Stern facility managers and user groups. To minimize impacts, staff will consider utilizing separate phasing,
targeted facility downtime, and night work.
Municipal
Service Center
Lighting,
Mechanical, and
Electrical
Improvements
(PF-16006)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $999,543 Public Works Design Spring 2018
Project Status: This project provides for the replacement of original mechanical and electrical systems and
lighting installed in 1966. Design was scheduled to begin in FY 2016, but has been deferred due to staffing
constraints.
New Downtown
Parking Garage
(PE-15007)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $13,567,988 Public Works Pre-design To be determined
Project Status: This project will provide a new public parking garage in the University Avenue commercial area.
Staff brought a draft RFP scope of work to Council for approval on December 14, 2015, and was directed to bring
the draft scope of work back to Council for a fuller discussion of downtown parking and a Council decision on
whether to pursue the project at this time.
New Public
Safety Building
(PE-15001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $57,843,823 Public Works Pre-design Fall 2020
Project Status: This project will provide a new, modern public safety building that will meet essential services
standards and the current and future needs of the public safety departments. On December 14, 2015, Council
directed staff to pursue a new 3-story Public Safety Building (PSB) on existing parking lot C-6 and a proposed new
public parking structure on parking lot C-7. The PSB and new garage in the California Avenue business district are
part of the Council Infrastructure Plan. An RFP for Infrastructure Plan program management services to augment
staff resources is currently being advertised. The procurement is directed at construction management firms.
Staff anticipates bringing the program management services contract to Council for approval in April 2016. The
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selected consultant will then assist with additional procurements for project design services from architectural
and engineering firms.
Park
Maintenance
Shop Remodel
(PG-09003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $94,419 Community Services Completed Winter 2016
Project Status: This project renovates and remodels the Parks Maintenance Shop for safety, efficiency, and
employee effectiveness. The project is completed.
Parking Lot Q
Elevator
Modernization
(PF-16003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $170,608 Public Works Design Fall 2017
Project Status: This project will modernize the existing elevator at Parking Lot Q. The project was scheduled to
be implemented in FY 2016, but has been deferred due to staffing constraints and is currently expected to begin
in summer 2016.
Rinconada Pool
Locker Room
(PF-15000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$265 $464,433 Public Works Completed Winter 2016
Project Status: This project is to renovate the Rinconada Pool locker room inclusive of the changing area,
restrooms, and showers in the women's and men's locker rooms. The project was completed in January 2016.
Structural
Assessment of
City Bridges
(PE-13012)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$848 $185,394 Public Works Study Spring 2016
Project Status: This project will develop an inventory of and inspect all city-owned bridge and culvert structures
to develop a maintenance and repair schedule in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. A
consultant team is working with staff to complete the bridge safety assessment report. Any necessary
inspection, maintenance and repairs for city-owned bridges will be included in the five-year proposed CIP plan as
necessary.
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Ventura
Buildings
Improvements
(PE-15011)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $878,413 Public Works Design Spring 2017
Project Status: This project will replace or upgrade the mechanical and electrical systems and provide
accessibility improvements for the Ventura facility. Staff is currently in the early stages of preparing an RFP for
the project. The project will be carefully coordinated with the current tenant, Palo Alto Community Childcare
(PACC) and will consider the addition of air conditioning. In late January, the facility was evaluated for barriers to
accessibility by the consultant preparing the ADA Transition Plan Update. Identified accessibility upgrade needs
may be included in the project.
Recurring Projects
Americans With
Disabilities Act
Compliance
(PF-93009)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$17,087 $299,766 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project provides accessibility upgrades to City facilities and equipment. It includes continued
funding for improvements such as path of travel, restrooms, drinking fountains, and counters. Work in FY 2016
includes the update to the citywide ADA Transition Plan that began in November 2015, and the accessibility ramp
upgrade project for the airport terminal. Architectural design proposals are currently being solicited for the
airport terminal project.
Building Systems
Improvements
(PF-01003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$85,326 $283,469 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project provides electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and security upgrades for City
facilities. Work planned for FY 2016 includes a new air conditioning unit for the City Hall Level 2 data center, new
electrical service for the Golf Course cart charging area, and installation of new card access doors. Emergency
boiler replacement for the Cubberley K wing has also been completed.
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California
Avenue Parking
District
Improvements
(PF-14004)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $204,933 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots in the California Avenue Business District. The FY 2016 plan
includes resurfacing of parking lots 1, 2 and 8. These lots will be completed as part of the of the Street
Maintenance CIP’s FY 2016 overlay project that is expected to begin in spring 2016.
City Facility
Parking Lot
Maintenance
(PE-09003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$330,703 $370,321 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and walkways at City facilities. The FY 2016 plan includes
parking lot resurfacing at the Animal Shelter, Palo Alto Airport and Fire Station #5. The Animal Shelter and Palo
Alto Airport projects are on hold pending decisions about the future of the Animal Shelter and a future Council
discussion of approval for Airport Fund funding, respectively. The Fire Station #5 project will be completed as
part of the Street Maintenance CIP’s FY 2016 overlay project in spring 2016.
Cubberley Roof
Replacements
(CB-16002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $413,215 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at Cubberley Community Center that have outlived their
useful lives. Cubberley Wings M and P are planned for FY 2016. Construction bids have been submitted, and
construction is scheduled to commence in April 2016 following the execution of the contract.
Facility Interior
Finishes
Replacement
(PF-02002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$398,707 $839,549 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project improves the interior finishes of City facilities, including flooring, walls, cabinets,
paint, lighting, ceiling tiles, soundproofing, fixed office furniture, doors, windows, and associated fire /life safety,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing code compliance requirements. Work in FY 16 includes renovations to the
Police Department A level restrooms, showers and locker rooms, and the City Hall Level 3 remodel. Both projects
are currently in the design phase.
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Roofing
Replacement
(PF-00006)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$20,412 $726,654 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at City facilities that have outlived their useful lives. The Fire
Station #2 roof is planned for FY 2016. Council is tentatively scheduled to approve the construction contract on
March 14, 2016.
University
Avenue Parking
Improvements
(PF-14003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$19,211 $417,752 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and parking structures within the University Avenue
Downtown Business Parking District. The FY 2016 plan included resurfacing of parking lots N and T as part of the
Street Maintenance CIP’s FY 2016 preventive maintenance project. This work was completed in October 2015.
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Parks and Open Space Projects
One-Time Projects
Baylands
Emergency
Access Levee
Repair
(OS-09002)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$300 $320,000 Community Services Design Fall 2017
Project Status: This project is to repair a small section of failed levee near the Baylands Nature Center. Progress
depends on acquiring the required regulatory permits.
Bowden Park
Improvements
(PE-13008)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$72,434 $421,126 Public Works Construction Summer 2016
Project Status: This project improves the children’s playground and includes park amenities upgrades such as
new play equipment, a new retaining wall, surfacing and pathways upgrades, planting restoration and irrigation
renovations, and replacement of damaged wood benches and the playground perimeter fence. Community
comments were received during the conceptual design phase in early 2015. The project was advertised for bids in
December 2015 and Council approved the construction contract on February 29, 2016.
Buckeye Creek
Hydrology Study
(PG-15000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $190,382 Community Services Study Fall 2016
Project Status: This project which is newly added as part of the 2016-2020 CIP, will analyze flooding conditions,
recommend flood control structures, and provide drainage and erosion control solutions for the creek located
within Foothills Park. The study will also consider maintenance needs and land stewardship practices. Staff has
issued an RFP and consultant proposals are currently being reviewed. The contract for the study will be brought
to Council for approval in the spring.
El Camino Park
Restoration
(PE-13016)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$2,038,013 $5,611,122 Public Works Completed Fall 2015
Attachment B
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Project Status: The El Camino Park Restoration Project began in January 2015. The work includes new athletic
fields, synthetic turf, field lighting, fencing, a new restroom, scorekeeper booth and storage buildings, an
expanded parking lot, new bike and pedestrian pathways, landscaping, benches, and other amenities. All
improvements were constructed on time and within budget. El Camino Park was reopened to the public on
November 20, 2015.
Golf
Reconfiguration
& Baylands
Athletic Center
Improvements
(PG-13003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$104,440 $11,233,862 Public Works Construction Fall 2017
Project Status: This project involves the complete rehabilitation of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, including
recontouring and a new layout for the course, new water-saving turf and irrigation system, and rebranding of the
course as the Baylands Golf Links. The project is coordinated with the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers
Authority’s (JPA) Flood Reduction Project along San Francisquito Creek. The final design and environmental
impact report for the project were completed in late 2013. Construction of the project will commence in late
spring 2016, pending receipt of necessary state and federal regulatory permits.
Palo Alto
Community
Gardens
Irrigation System
(PE-15022)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$8,832 $281,426 Public Works Construction Spring 2016
Project Status: This project will provide new irrigation systems at Rinconada, Edith Johnson and Eleanor Pardee
Park Community Gardens. Each of the three gardens will receive a new irrigation main line and components,
isolation valves and hose bibs/faucets to improve water conservation efforts and reduce necessary repair work.
A community meeting was held in the fall of 2015 to review the scope of work and project schedule. The bidding
process began in November of 2015 and culminated in the selection of a contractor in December of 2015.
Construction work is scheduled to begin in March 2016 and to be completed in April 2016.
Parks, Trails,
Open Space, &
Recreation
Master Plan
(PE-13003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$354,084 $627,057 Public Works Study Fall 2016
Project Status: This master plan provides guidance on the recreation and improvement needs for Palo Alto’s
parks, trails, open space and recreational programs. A needs assessment has been conducted. The plan includes
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an analysis of this information and recommendations such as dog off-leash areas, field space requirements, and
prioritizing capital improvements. Staff and the consultant team has met with the PRC monthly and provided
Council updates in August 2015 and January 2016. The project team is proceeding to draft the plan and expects
community, PRC and Council review of the plan to occur in spring and summer 2016.
Ramos Park
Improvements
(PG-14000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $232,628 Community Services Design Winter 2017
Project Status: This project provides safety and accessibility improvements at Ramos Park including replacing the
existing park playground, benches, drinking fountain, and resurfacing the basketball court surface. The project
was originally expected to be completed in the summer of 2016, however due to other competing capital
projects and limited staff, the project will be completed in early 2017.
Rinconada Park
Master Plan and
Design
(PE-12003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$ 63,013 $473,323 Public Works Study Fall 2016
Project Status: This project includes development of a plan for short, medium and long range improvements to
the regional park including the consideration of pathways, new restrooms and playgrounds, new landscaping,
and revitalization of underutilized areas within the park. The project was delayed to include CEQA assessment,
including the proposed new Junior Museum and Zoo location and reconfiguration of the Lucie Stern parking
lot. The environmental assessment is scheduled for completion in summer 2016 assuming a mitigated negative
declaration is prepared for these projects. The draft long range plan report is scheduled to be completed in fall
2016.
Stanford/Palo
Alto Playing
Fields Netting
(PG-12001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $50,000 Community Services Construction Summer 2016
Project Status: This project provides will add additional netting to prevent soccer balls from going over the fence
into the parking lot of the adjacent property at 650 Page Mill Road. Although there is netting behind the soccer
goal areas, there is still a gap of approximately 160 feet without netting in the area between the two soccer
fields. This project will be completed concurrently with the synthetic turf replacement project at Stanford Palo
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Alto Playing Fields, which will take place in June and July 2016.
Stanford/Palo
Alto Playing
Fields Soccer
Turf
Replacement
(PG-13001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$7,238 $1,495,000 Community Services Construction Summer 2016
Project Status: This project is for the replacement of synthetic turf at the Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Fields.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2016 and be completed in July.
Recurring Projects
Art In Public
Spaces
(AC-86017)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$104,228 $359,716 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project funds ongoing temporary and permanent artworks throughout the City as well as the
current public art master planning efforts. The FY 2016 funds support temporary installations on King Plaza, such
as Aurora and the upcoming Chime sculptures, as well as Mobile Arts Platform, the Susan Narduli artwork in City
Hall lobby, and the current master planning process. Previous projects include the California Avenue fountain,
the Hoover Park bear sculptures, and the Roger Stoller, Brad Oldham, and Mark Verlander artworks at Mitchell
Park library and community center. The public art master plan will use the information gathered from the
community outreach to identify and prioritize future projects.
Benches,
Signage,
Walkways,
Perimeter
Landscaping
(PG-06003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$94,783 $171,657 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This recurring project restores and replaces existing benches, signage, fencing, walkways, and
landscaping at various City facilities. The FY 2016 plan includes site furnishings at El Camino Park, King Plaza and
various locations throughout the City.
Off-Road Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Project Phase Project Completion
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Pathway
Resurfacing And
Repair
(OS-09001)
Department
$159,545 $202,045 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project resurfaces failing and broken pathways within the City. Pathways are chosen based
on inspections and resident requests. The FY 2016 plan includes improvements at the entrance to Bol Park
Pathway near Laguna Avenue. This work will be completed as part of the Street Maintenance CIP’s FY 2016
overlay project in spring 2016.
Open Space
Lakes And Pond
Maintenance
(OS-00002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$17,584 $45,000 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project rehabilitates lakes and ponds in open space nature preserves to protect wildlife
habitat and recreational safety and to meet State Division of Safety of Dams requirements. The FY 2016 plan
included removal and off-haul of cattails from Boronda Lake.
Open Space
Trails and
Amenities
(OS-00001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$170,594 $190,000 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project restores unpaved trails, fences, picnic areas, and campgrounds at Foothills Park, the
Baylands, and the Pearson-Arastradero Nature Preserves. The FY 2016 plan includes the renovation of existing
site amenities at Foothills Park, the Baylands and Pearson-Arastradero Preserves. FY2016 trail maintenance of all
Open Space Preserves for the fall season is complete, and additional trail maintenance will resume in spring
2016.
Parks and Open
Space
Emergency
Repairs
(PG-09002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$ 69,196 $75,000 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project funds the replacement or extensive repair of playgrounds, play yard surfaces,
wooden structures, park amenities and play equipment in the event of storms, fire, vandalism or structural
failure. A portion of the FY2016 funding was used to repair damaged playgrounds at Briones and Johnson Parks.
Tennis and Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Project Phase Project Completion
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Basketball Court
Resurfacing
(PG-06001)
Department
$10,965 $233,050 Community Services NA Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs and resurfaces tennis and basketball courts in various Palo Alto parks. The FY
2016 plan includes the reconstruction of the Mitchell Park tennis courts (1-4). This project is currently in design
with construction estimated to take place in spring 2016.
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Streets and Sidewalks Projects
One-Time Projects
Dinah Summerhill
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Path
(PL-11001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $116,052 Planning and
Community
Environment
Construction Winter 2016
Project Status: This project establishes a new pathway to access the Summerhill community playground. The
playground will be enhanced with drought-tolerant planting, native trees, security lighting and a seating area
with benches. The Invitation for Bids for construction of the project was released in February 2016. Staff
anticipates bringing the construction contract to Council for approval in April 2016.
El Camino Median
Landscape
Improvements
(PE-13017)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$4,786 $1,156,937 Public Works Design Spring 2017
Project Status: This project improves the El Camino Medians from Cambridge to Grant Avenue, under the
University Avenue overpass and between Page Mill and Arastradero Roads. The project includes landscaping
installation or restoration, and irrigation renovations. Conceptual design is nearly complete. The project has
been postponed since 2015 due to the drought, and its implementation will be reconsidered in summer 2016 in
the context of the drought and the City’s actions to reduce water usage.
Newell Road/ San
Francisquito
Creek Bridge
Replacement
(PE-12011)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$57,415 $3,989,503 Public Works Design Fall 2017
Project Status: This project will remove and replace the Newell Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek with a
clear span over the creek to allow the channel to convey up to the estimated 1% (100-year) San Francisquito
Creek flow rate and will provide improved safety for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. The focus in
calendar year 2016 is completion of the project environmental impact report, which will analyze potential
traffic, aesthetic, and other environmental impacts and propose appropriate mitigation measures. The project
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is being closely coordinated with the City of East Palo Alto, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the San
Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Streetlights
Condition
Assessment
(PE-13014)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$1,686 $255,364 Public Works Design Fall 2015
Project Status: This project will assess the condition and maintenance needs of the City’s streetlight system.
Staff has written a scope of work and will issue an RFP in March 2016. The contract for the assessment will be
brought to Council for approval in the spring.
Traffic Circle
Improvements
(PE-16002)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$648 $100,000 Public Works Construction Spring 2016
Project Status: The traffic circle improvements include upgrading five existing traffic circles with new curbs,
planting, paving and signage. The traffic circles are located at Everett Avenue and Emerson Street, Everett
Avenue and Webster Street, Hawthorne Avenue and Cowper Street, Yale Street and College Avenue, and Yale
Street and Cambridge Avenue. Construction will begin in March 2016 and is scheduled to be completed in May
2016.
Recurring Projects
Curb and Gutter
Repairs
(PO-12001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$367,695 $426,288 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs curbs and gutters uplifted by tree roots. The curb and gutter locations are
selected from a list reported by the public and evaluated by Public Works staff. The work for FY 2016 is included
in the FY 2016 Sidewalk Repair project and includes more than 21 curb and gutter locations throughout the City.
Sidewalk Repairs Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Project Phase Project Completion
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(PO-89003) Department
$2,714,017 $2,512,886 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs and replaces broken and uplifted sidewalks. The FY 2016 project will address
sidewalk deficiencies in Sidewalk Replacement Districts 23, 32 and 36. At the end of this year’s project, the entire
cycle of 23 Sidewalk Replacement Districts will be complete, a 30 year (1986 – 2016) program completion. Staff
will issue an RFP in March 2016 to evaluate the sidewalk program and assess potential improvements to the
current district-based program. The contract for the evaluation will be brought to Council for approval in the
spring.
Sign Reflectivity
Upgrade
(PO-11000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$17,475 $174,953 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project includes the annual inventorying, upgrading and maintaining of all traffic signs. A list
of signs not meeting the minimum requirement is derived from MUTCD-approved Nighttime Visual Inspection
surveys. A portion of the FY 2016 funding is being used to build improved storage for the replacement signage
and related building materials.
Street Lights
Improvements
(PO-05054)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$61,434 $377,286 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project funds replacement for street light poles, pole foundations, luminaires and wiring as
needed to restore or improve street lighting. A portion of the FY 2016 funding is being used by the Utilities
Department to do a preliminary design for the installation of additional street lights along a portion of San
Antonio Road.
Street
Maintenance
(PE-86070)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$5,228,421 $9,075,227 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project includes the annual resurfacing, slurry seal, crack seal and reconstruction of various
city streets. Staff estimates there will be four construction contracts this fiscal year. The preventive
maintenance project completed the slurry seal of 31 lane-miles of streets in October 2015. The other three
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contracts are expected to start in spring 2016. This project funds the street maintenance work that supports
Council’s adopted goal of achieving a citywide average pavement condition index (PCI) score of 85, representing
very good or excellent conditions, by 2019. The anticipated citywide pavement condition index score (PCI) at the
end of FY 2016 is 82.
Thermoplastic
Lane Marking
and Striping
(PO-11001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$75,696 $94,822 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains the thermoplastic markings on roadways. Work for FY 2016 was
completed as part of the Street Maintenance Program’s FY 2016 preventive maintenance contract.
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Traffic and Transportation Projects
One-Time Projects
Charleston/Arastradero
Corridor Project
(PE-13011)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$525,247 $11,277,308 Public Works Design Spring 2020
Project Status: This project will reconfigure the Charleston/Arastradero Corridor to provide new
landscaped median islands, bulb outs, enhanced bike lanes, new street trees and lighting to complement
the new lane configurations that were approved for permanent retention in 2008 and 2012. City Council
approved the conceptual plan line for the corridor in September 2015. Staff will work with Caltrans to
complete the NEPA review for the corridor and will hold a community meeting in March to develop
landscaping palettes. A contract amendment will be brought to Council for approval in the spring to
complete final design for the corridor.
El Camino Real &
Churchill Avenue
Intersection
Improvements
(PL-14000)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$39,108 $283,651 Planning and
Community
Environment
Design Fall 2017
Project Status: The project includes widening Churchill Avenue to provide a new westbound right turn
lane, traffic signal modification, and pedestrian pathway improvements as identified in the 2012 Bicycle &
Pedestrian Transportation Plan. Plans for Phase 1 of the project are at 65% completion. Right-of-way
discussions with PAUSD are beginning in March 2016. Staff anticipates bringing a contract amendment for
final design for Council approval in April 2016.
Embarcadero Road at
El Camino Real
Improvements
(PL-15001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$4,750 $836,723 Planning and
Community
Environment
Pre-design Fall 2019
Attachment D
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Project Status: This project includes traffic signal modifications at the Town & Country and Paly driveways
(completed in summer 2015) and planning for longer term bicycle/pedestrian improvements and capacity
improvements at the El Camino Real intersection. The design consultant for the improvements has
developed project alternatives, and a public open house to review the alternatives will be scheduled for
March 2016.
Highway 101
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Overpass Project
(PE-11011)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$640,516 $11,945,598 Public Works Design Summer 2018
Project Status: This project includes the design and construction of a new pedestrian bridge across
Highway 101 at Adobe Creek. The project is part of the Council Infrastructure Plan. On December 14,
2015, Council directed staff to cease negotiations with M&N, the design team that was selected by Council
following the design competition process, and to proceed with an RFP to select a design team with a new
project budget of $13 million (excluding staff salaries and benefits). The RFP was issued on December 22,
2015 and design team proposals were received on February 9, 2016. Council is tentatively scheduled to
approve the design contract on April 4, 2016.
Midtown Connector
(PL-14001)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$114,667 $2,575,814 Planning and
Community
Environment
Feasibility Fall 2018
Project Status: This project is intended to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian trail along the levees of
Matadero Creek between Waverley Street and Greer Road, and to recommend improvements between
Alma Street and Highway 101. Following Council direction received on November 9, 2015, staff anticipates
convening two additional meetings of the Citizens Advisory Committee, hosting a neighborhood pop-up
workshop, and facilitating a public meeting during the spring of 2016. The current project schedule
anticipates the adoption of the feasibility study by City Council in June 2016. Staff will continue to work
with the Santa Clara Valley Water District throughout this phase, in order to maintain support for the
project from this partner agency.
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Parking Guidance,
Access and Revenue
Controls
(PL-15002)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $383,520 Planning and
Community
Environment
Design Summer 2017
Project Status: This project will provide an integrated parking facility management system, lane control
equipment, pay-on-foot stations and parking guidance systems for the four city-owned garages in the
downtown area. Discussion of parking guidance systems is tentatively scheduled for City Council
discussion in April 2016. The system selected will depend on City Council direction and the funding amount
programmed in the five-year capital improvement program. The parking access and revenue control
component of the project is on hold pending completion of the Downtown Paid Parking Study.
Parking Wayfinding
(PL-15004)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$18,365 $190,835 Planning and
Community
Environment
Design Spring 2017
Project Status: This project will provide parking wayfinding and signage to serve the Downtown
commercial core, and will develop a parking brand to be used on city notices, websites and information
related to public parking. Council discussion of wayfinding design and approval of a wayfinding
construction contract are tentatively scheduled for April 18, 2016. The construction contract includes a
blue and a green option, to be selected based on Council direction.
Residential Preferential
Parking (PL-15003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $368,500 Planning and
Community
Environment
Construction Summer 2017
Project Status: This project implements the signage needs of the residential preferential parking program.
Phase 1 of Downtown Residential Preferential Parking was implemented in October 2015, and Phase 2 is
scheduled for April 2016.
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Recurring Projects
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan Implementation
Project
(PL-04010)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$626,746 $2,594,429 Planning and
Community
Environment
NA Recurring
Project Status: This project designs and constructs bicycle boulevards, bicycle lanes, bicycle routes ,
bicycle parking projects and trails routes in accordance with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan
2012. The project has a number of individual projects in progress, as follows:
• Concept plans for Bryant Street Bicycle Boulevard Extension, Churchill Ave Enhanced Bikeway, Maybell
Avenue Bicycle Boulevard and Park Boulevard/Wilkie Way Bicycle Boulevard were adopted by City
Council in 2015.
• Concept plans for Amarillo Avenue/Moreno Avenue Bicycle Boulevard, Bryant Street Bicycle Boulevard
Upgrade, Louis Road/Montrose Avenue Bicycle Boulevard and Ross Road Bicycle Boulevard are
tentatively scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption on April 18.
• Final design for Bryant Street Bicycle Boulevard Extension, Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway,
Maybell Avenue Bicycle Boulevard and Park Boulevard/Wilkie Way Bicycle Boulevard to be completed
in mid-2016, with construction beginning in fiscal year 2017.
• Final design for Amarillo Avenue/Moreno Avenue Bicycle Boulevard, Bryant Street Bicycle Boulevard
Upgrade, Louis Road/Montrose Avenue Bicycle Boulevard and Ross Road Bicycle Boulevard to be
completed in late 2016, with construction beginning in fiscal year 2017.
Safe Routes To School
(PL-00026)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$92,728 $237,170 Planning and
Community
Environment
NA Recurring
Project Status: This project implements the City’s Safe Routes to School programmatic elements,
including traffic calming devices along arterial streets, enhanced crosswalk facilities for pedestrians and
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improved signage for suggested routes to the school. The FY 2016 work includes ongoing installation of
new signs, pavement markings, painted curb, flashing beacons and other traffic control devices along
school walking and bicycling routes.
Traffic Signal and
Intelligent
Transportation System
Upgrades
(PL-05030)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$783,214 $340,961 Planning and
Community
Environment
NA Recurring
Project Status: This project designs and constructs traffic signals, traffic signals communication networks,
and video surveillance projects for transportations uses. The FY 2016 construction work was completed in
February 2016.
Transportation and
Parking Improvements
(PL-12000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year
Budget
Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$369,366 $231,076 Planning and
Community
Environment
NA Recurring
Project Status: This project implements miscellaneous neighborhood traffic calming improvements,
including neighborhood traffic studies and parking improvements. FY 2016 work includes ongoing
installation of new signs, pavement markings, painted curbs, flashing beacons and other traffic control
devices throughout the City.
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Storm Drain Projects
One-Time Projects
Channing
Avenue/Lincoln
Avenue Storm
Drain
Improvements
(SD-11101)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$48,068 $7,568,588 Public Works Design Fall 2015
Project Status: This project involves the installation of 5,800 linear feet of 36-inch to 60-inch diameter storm
drain along Channing and Lincoln Avenues over three project phases to increase drainage system capacity. This
project will improve drainage system performance in the Duveneck-St Francis, Walnut Grove, Community Center,
SOFA and Professorville neighborhoods by conveying storm runoff more efficiently to the San Francisquito Creek
pump station. The final project phase, along Lincoln Avenue between Middlefield Road and Alma Street, is
currently being designed by staff and will be constructed in summer 2016.
Matadero Creek
Storm Water
Pump Station
and Trunk Line
Improvements
(SD-13003)
Prior Year Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$14,964 $6,368,822 Public Works Design Fall 2017
Project Status: This project includes capacity upgrades to the Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station, which
serves a low-lying 1200-acre area of southeastern Palo Alto. Upgrades to the pump station will allow storm
runoff to be pumped into Matadero Creek regardless of the creek level, improving drainage system performance
in the Midtown and Palo Verde neighborhoods. The project is currently being designed by an engineering
consultant and will be constructed starting in fall 2016.
Recurring Projects
Storm Drain
System
Replacement
And
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing
Department
Project Phase Project Completion
$1,572 $1,737,343 Public Works NA Recurring
Project Status: This recurring project consists of annual replacement and rehabilitation projects that maintain
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Rehabilitation
(SD-06101)
the integrity of the storm drain system, including the replacement or rehabilitation of deteriorated storm drain
pipes, manholes, and storm drain inlets. The scope for FY 2016 includes the design of trash capture devices at
the Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station to prevent trash from entering Matadero Creek and the
installation of fiber optic connections to all seven storm water pump stations to improve communications and
monitoring capabilities between the stations and the centralized control center at the Water Quality Control
Plant.