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City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
DATE:
SUBJECT:
JUNE 17, 2002 CMR:282:02
REVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUS REPORT
This is an informational report and no Council action is required.
BACKGROUND.
With City Council adoption of the 1998-2010 Comprehensive Plan, staff committed to
ensuring that the Comprehensive Plan. remained a dynamic document that shaped the
future of Palo Alto. To accomplish this, a number of steps have been taken, including
integrating the Comprehensive Plan into the budget process through the use of the
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan Status Report. Departments work with the
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan, which summarizes all Comprehensive Plan
policies and programs, including lead department or fund, timing of the implementation
and general financial implic.ations. Departments use the Implementation Plan as a guide
as they develop their operating and capital budget requestsl The Implementation Plan
provides the foundation for development of department work programs that form the
basis for budget resource allocation.The capital budget has always referenced the
Comprehensive Plan.
DISCUSSION
The Status Report highlights the City’s progress in implementing the Comprehensive
Plan. The Status Report is organized by Comprehensive Plan element. The timing of
items corresponds to the following categories:
a)
b)
.c)
d)
Ongoing activities that will periodically occur over the remaining life of the
Comprehensive Plan;
0-2 years indicates that implementation of the program is anticipated to be
completed by the end of the 2003-2004 budget cycle;
3-7 years indicates that a program will be completed in the remaining 3 to 7 years
of the Comprehensive Plan; and
0-7 years, which indicates that the program will be initiated within the next 7
years.
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The Status Report identifies the timing of each policy or program, with an update on the
status of the project and the funding for the accomplishment of the programs. To make
the report easier to use, each .program and policy number is listed in color, which
corresponds to the timing of the item. An ongoing item is dark blue, 0 to 2 years is gold,
3 to 7 years is aqua, and 0 tO 7 magenta.
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REVIEW
The Planning and Transportation Commission (Commission) reviewed the
Implementation Plan Status Report on May 8, 2002. The Commission accepted the
report without discussion. Chair Burt commented thatin the future he would appreciate
information indicating how department heads and the City Manager consider the
Implementation Plan when making project decisions and budgetary allocations. Staff
will work with the Commission to involve them in an earlier review of the development
of project criteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Status Report and Implementation Plan are not considered projects subject to
environmental review by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As
individual projects associated with specific policies and programs in the Plan are planned
and implemented,, the appropriate, environmental review will be conducted for the
projects.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Status Report (Council Members
and Libraries only)
PREPARED BY~f ~ "
Jul~~aporg~. ~nc; Planning Manager
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW: ~S ’ ’
Director of Planning and Community Environment
CITY MANAGER’ S APPROVAL:’~. ~¯
EMILYkHARRISON
Assistant City Manager
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2002 Status Report:
Comprehensive Plan
Color Key for timing:
B ongoing
i 0-2 years
i 0-7 years
3-7 years
8-12 years
O- 12 years
Implementation Plan
Business and Economics
B1
Initiate assessment districts or other programs to
facilitate neighborhood shopping center
improvements such as landscaping, parking, and
access to public transportation.
Administrative
Services
Department
Ongoing A Redevelopment Agency Initial financing for the project
(RDA) to improve the came from the General and In-
Edgewood Plaza shopping area Lieu Parking Funds. Two
has been formed. Except for series of Assessment District
this RDA and the parking Improvement bonds have been
assessment district cited below, issued and proceeds from the
no other assessment or bonds are being used for final
improvement districts have design and construction costs.
been initiated to date. 2000-01,
a new University Avenue Off-
Street Parking Assessment
District was approved. The
District was formed to finance
the construction of 2 new
parking garages. Two series of
bonds have been issued: the
first to complete final design of
the project and the second to
complete construction.
Proceeds from these bonds
have been received.
Construction on both garages
begins in May 2002 with
completion expected by the
end of 2003. The downtown
parking deficit will be reduced
significantly by these garages.
B2
Implement the City’s Economic Resources Plan.
City Manager Ongoing
B3
This is an ongoing task. Funds in proposed operating
Several components of the Plan budget. Additional funding
are ongoing, including a may be required
Business Outreach Program.
The Citywide Retail Strategy
has been completed and
recommendations are being
implemented.
On an ongoing basis, evaluate opportunities for
City involvement in public/private partnerships,
including public investment in infrastructure and
other improvements, siting of public art, and
modification of land use regulations and other
development controls.
City Manager Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Additional funds will be
required for partnerships.
Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan I
Business and Economics
2
B4
Develop the City Council approved fiber optic
ring around the City as recommended in the
1996 Telecommunications Strategy Study and
evaluate and implement enhancements to the
system.
Electric Fund 0-7 The fiber optic cable network
has been installed in all the
areas planned in the original
proposal. Completion of work
at splicing points will be done
as required to provide service
to customers. System
enhancements are continuing
based on demand for services.
Funds in both the capital and
operating budgets. CIP
financing will occur annually
for system additions and will
be less than $500,000 per year.
B5
Simplify the design review process for small-
scale changes to previously approved site plans
and buildings.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
B6
Regularly evaluate ways to improve coordination
of the City’s environmental review, permitting, .
and inspection processes, including issues
relating to hazardous materials and water quality
regulation.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Hazardous material review is
now incorporated into the
overall CEQA review for a
specific project. City Council
is reviewing current
significance criteria for
environmental review and may
consider adopting and
strengthening criteria.
Additional funds will be
required.
B7
Improvrdesign guidelines to reduce ambiguity
and more clearly articulate design principles to
the business community.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Fundsin approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003. Revisions to
Design Guidelines will occur
subsequent to the ZOU.
B8
Evaluate methods to lessen the development
limitations currently imposed by adopted floor
area ratios in a more flexible manner. Such
methods could include the use of building
envelope restrictions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan
Business and Economics
)39
Revise the Sign Ordinance to more clearly
reflect community design standards and
requirements relating to size, number of signs,
allowed locations and design.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to
encourage the revitalization of aging retail areas.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
Identify and prioritize Centers in need of
economic or physical revitalization.
City Manager Completed An inventory of vacant and
under-utilized buildings and
parcels and development of a
citywide targeted retail strategy
was completed in Spring 2000.
Recommendations were
provided in an informational
staff report to City Council.
Recommendations are
currently being implemented.
Completed
Identify key sites on E1 Camino Real that would
be suitable for Neighborhood Centers. Evaluate
economic, design, and regulatory opportunities
and constraints for each site, and identify
potential incentives that could be offered by the
City to improve the area’s appearance and
economic vitality (Also see L-32)
Bla
Review the effect of size caps, parking
requirements, and other land use restrictions on
the viability and competitiveness of
neighborhood centers.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
0-2
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan 3
Business and Economics
B14
Modify zoning regulations to allow convenience-
oriented businesses such as restaurants and office
support services within the Research Park.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
B15
Review policies and regulations guiding
development at Stanford Research Park and
revise them as needed to allow improved
responsiveness to changing market conditions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2002.
B16
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 allowable
floor area.
B17
Identify opportunities along E1 Camino Real
where a concentration of commercial services
serving Research Park employees and visitors
might be created. (Also see L-32)
Evaluate the location near the northwest comer
of Page Mill Road and E1 Camino Real for a
hotel and conference facility.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
City Manager
0-7
0-7
N/A
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
This project is planned for a Additional funds will be
future year.required.
This project is currently not
under consideration.
No funding necessary.
Policy B18
Create incentives for providing multi-unit
housing on top of parking lots in or near
commercial centers and transit hubs.
Policy B19
Use street corridor improvements as catalysts for
economic revitalization in selected Centers.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
N/A
Ongoing
This project will be considered Funds in approved operating
as a part of the Zoning budget.
Ordinance Update due to be
completed in 2003.
Caltrans grant awarded to Funds in proposed operating
develop design standards for E1 budget.
Camino Real to be completed
at end of 2002.
Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan
Community Facilities and Services
Cl
In cooperation with existing public and private
agencies and PAUSD, develop a service program
that will coordinate the efforts of agencies
providing services to families and youth in Palo
Alto.
Community 0-7
Services
Family Resources (FR) and the
Positive Alternatives for Youth
(PAY) are actively involved
with PAUSD and numerous
public and private nonprofit
agencies to collaborate and
coordinate services for families
and youth. Coordination also
occurs in the Parks, Child Care
and Recreation areas.
Funds in proposed operating
budget for the FRC. To
continue the PAY Program
after 2002, the Police and
Community Services
Departments will continue to
look for alternative funding
sources to supplement partial
city funding.
C2
Continue to use the City/School liaison
committee to remove barriers to community use
of schools and facilities and coordinate other
areas of mutual interest.
Assess the potential for City use of PAUSD
facilities for child care, libraries, recreational
facilities, community meeting space, education,
health care, culture, and computer resources.
C4
Work with PAUSD to determine ways that
schools can be made more available to the
community for weekend and evening use.
City Manager Ongoing
City Manager Ongoing
City Manager Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.
This is an ongoing task.
This is an ongoing task.
Additional funds may be
required.
Additional funds may be
required.
Additional funds may be
required
C5
Consider joint provision of library services with
PAUSD.
Community 0-7
Services
The Library has an annual
collaborative work plan
developed with PAUSD
libraries. In addition, the City
and PAUSD are collaborating
on a Homework Center at a
new Mitchell Park Library.
Additional funding would be
required.
C6
Provide regular status reports to the PAUSD on
potential and approved development projects.
Require an assessment of school impacts prior to
the approval of development projects that require
legislative acts, including general plan
amendments and zoning changes.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.
Community
Environment
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.
Community
Environment
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Community Facilities and Services
Policy C7
Actively work with private, nonprofit, and public
community service organization to avoid
duplication and to coordinate the delivery of
services like child care, senior services, and
recreation.
Community Ongoing Programs and groups such as Funds in approved operating
Services Family Resources, Positive budget.
Alternatives for Youth, Child
Care Advisory Committee, and
others serve this function.
Additionally, the Parks and
Recreation Commission is
playing a role in program
coordination. Newly-
established Non-Profit
Network focuses on these
issues.
C8
Establish a program to facilitate continuing
corporate support for community services
through contributions of funds, time, materials,
and expertise.
Community 0-7 Human Services new Non Additional funding will be
Services Profit Network focuses on required.
these issues. Individual
programs exist within City
major activities, but a City-
wide program is planned for a
future year.
C9
Establish performance review criteria for City
employees that consider the quality of customer
service provided.
ClO
Establish tangible incentives and enhance
rewards and recognition programs to encourage
City staff to deliver high quality services.
Human Ongoing This is an ongoing program. Funds in approved operating
Resources Customer service quality budget.
review is included in current
performance appraisal systems.
Staff will emphasize this factor
in ongoing appraisal training.
Human Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The Funds in approved operating
Cll
Continue to budget for City staff training in
customer service oriented management
techniques.
C12
Encourage City work groups to examine and
improve operating procedures.
Resources Service Awards Program is budget.
constantly under evaluation
and further enhancements are
under consideration.
Human Ongoing
Resources
City Manager 0-7
This is an ongoing task.
Current training programs
address customer service.
This is an ongoing task.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
C13
Use the Child Care Master Plan to guide the
delivery of child care services. Update and
amend this Plan to include standards for
evaluating the impacts of new development on
child care service needs.
Community 0-7
Services
The Child Care Master Plan
has been adopted during the
2002-03 fiscal year. The plan
is now being implemented.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Community Facilities and Services
C14
Work with the Child Care Advisory Committee
to evaluate the feasibility of requiring child care
impact assessments for proposed development
projects.
C15
Study changes in zoning, parking, and
landscaping requirements that would facilitate
the development of neighborhood child and/or
senior care facilities.
C16
Create development incentives (such as
increased floor area ratio or reduced parking
requirements) for employers or developers who
include child and/or senior care facilities in the
design of new housing and commercial
buildings.
Policy C16
Identify existing or potential locations for child
and/or senior care in public facilities and actively
promote the establishment of such facilities.
C17
Facilitate the application process for proposed
child and/or senior care centers. Work with
applicants or potential applicants to identify
appropriate locations for such centers.
Encourage the continuation and development of
after-school and evening programs for children
and youth. Maximize 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
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Community
Services
Planning and
Community
Environment
Community
Services
0-7
0-2
0-2
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Underway, accomplished on a Funds in proposed operating
project-by-project basis, budget.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review in mid to late 2002.
The Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
The Child Care Advisory Funds in approved operating
Committee, Family Resources budget.
and the Human Relations
Commission are currently
providing this function. Anew
child carre facility downtown is
currently under construction.
This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Ongoing after-school, evening
and weekend programs are
provided through Recreation
Services, Jr. Museum & Zoo,
Open Space Rangers,
Libraries, and Positive
Alternatives For Youth (PAY).
Recent additional sites include
Ventura School, Gamble
Garden Center, and all PACC
sites. Continuation of
Children’s Theatre Outreach
activities at elementary and
middle schools.
Funds in approved operating
budget, with one exception,
Community Services and
Police Departments will look
for alternative funding sources
and initiation of partial city
funding for the PAY program.
Status Report: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Plan
Community Facilities and Services
C19
Develop improvement plans for the maintenance,
restoration and enhancement of community
facilities, and keep these facilities viable
community assets by investing the necessary
resotlrces.
Community
Services
0-7 In 2002-03 Recreation and
Library staff will continue to
participate in the Library
Master Plan and community
and Art Center expansion
projects. Various park
infrastructure projecs will also
be completed. Numerous
improvements to open space
trails have been completed.
Boronda Lake at Foothills Park
was dredged to remove
invaisive weeds and cattails.
New barbecues were installed
in the Baylands Preserve picnic
areas. A trail master plan for
the Arastradero Preserve was
completed and the
implementation of the plan has
started. A trail maintenance
plan for trails in Foothills Park
was completed. The parking
lots at the Baylands Duck Pond
have been rebuilt to improve
run-off water containment and
vehicle traffic flow. Repaving
of the Byxbee Park and
Baylands Sailing Station
parking parks is in progress. A
Capital Campaign committee
of the Art Center Foundation
was established and outside
funding was secured to study
approaches to an Art Center
Capital Campaign and building
project.
Funds in proposed capital and
operating budgets and through
public/private partnerships
with interested organizations.
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Community Facilities and Services
C20
Conduct comprehensive analyses of long-term
infrastructure replacement requirements and
costs.
Administrative
Services
Department
0-7 Staff has completed a ten-year,
existing Infrastructure
Management Plan, which is
now part of the City’s overall
City Works program effort.
The City has identified
resources for the $100 million
replacement and renovation
program and is funding
infrastructure improvements
through its annual capital
budget. While year to year
budgets will vary, $100 million
should be spent over the next
10 years to eliminate
backlogged improvements and
to meet ongoing needs. A total
of 5.5 staff positions have been
added to the operating budget
to support implementation of
the plan.
This plan will be financed on a
"pay-as-you-go" basis.
Existing resources are being
used to fund this program.
C21
Incorporate as an additional criterion used in
prioritizing sidewalk repairs, a standard related
to the level of pedestrian usage.
Assess the development of a performing arts
center as an asset to the community and local
economy.
Public Works
Community
Services
0-7
0-7
Continute to perform
"in "tens~ve use" sidewalk
replacement program.
Waiting for direction from
Stanford University regarding
site.
Funds in proposed capital
budget.
N/A.
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Community Facilities and Services
C23
Study and recommend methods of private and
public financing for improved park maintenance,
rehabilitation, and construction.
Community Ongoing
Services
E1 Camino Real Beautification Additional funding will be
CIP project is being required to complete the ten
coordinated as a public/private year infrastructure financing
venture with PASTEL (Paio plan. Additional funding will
Alto Shade Trees for E1 be required.
Camino Real) to raise funidng
for additional tree planting.
The Adopt-A-Park program
continues to garner $10,000
annually for park
improvements. Staff applied
for six grants from State and
regional agencies for the
improvement of trails and
facilities in Open Space area. A
$70,000 grant was awarded for
the improvement of the Bay
Trail along the Faber-
Laumeister tract. A $225,000
grant was awarded by the State
of California for improvements
to trails and restoration of
habitat at the Arastradero
Preserve. A grant was also
awarded by the State of
California for the development
of new educational exhibits at
the Baylands Nature Center.
The status of two grant
requests is still pending with
the State.
C24
Preserve E1 Camino Park as a recreational
resource for the community at a reasonable cost.
City Manager 0-7 Secured as part of Sand Hill
Road Development
Agreement, which includes a
lease for one dollar per year
until 2033.
Funds in proposed operating
budget.
C25
Consider potential park sites when preparing
coordinated area plans.
026
In conjunction with new development proposals,
pursue creation of park, plaza, or other public
gathering places that meet neighborhood needs.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.
Community
Environment
No funding required.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing project and Funds in proposed operating
includes the SOFA park site as and capital budgets.
well as in improvement designs
for City regional and
neighborhood parks.
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Community Facilities and Services
C27
Continue to implement Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in City
facilities including, but not limited to, sidewalk
curb cuts, building entrances, meeting room
access and sight and hearing adjuncts.
Public Works Ongoing Staff continues to implement
ADA upgrades on all City
projects requiring them on a
project by project basis.
Existing funds in capital
budget.
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Governance
G1
Initiate a charter amendment for the ballot that
would delegate specific final decision making
authority to the Planning Commission.
G2
Periodically assess the need for citizen input on
various policy issues and appoint advisory
bodies and ad hoc committees as needed.
Use design workshops or charettes to address
design issues within the City.
City Attorney
City Manager
Completed
Ongoing
Rejected by Voters in
November 2000.
This is an ongoing task. Have
appointed a storm drain
citizens’ committee.
N/A.
Additional funds will be
required for staffing for new
groups.
G4
Establish a City/neighborhood liaison system
using electronic and print media to inform
residents of current issues and to facilitate
resident feedback to City Council and staff.
Create electronic bulletin boards to increase
opportunities for interaction between citizens
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Various projects have
incorporated development
charettes for design purposes
including the Edgewood
Redevelopment project. Future
major projects will continue
this process.
Funds in proposed operating
budget.
and government, including the posting of
meeting agendas and other items of broad
interest.
City Manager
Administrative
Services
Department
0-7
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.Funds in proposed operating
budget
An e-Gov master plan is being Funds in approved operating
developed which will and/or capital budget.
dramatically expand citizens’
access to City services through
the Internet. Already available
on the Intemet are: meeting
agendas, list server for City
manager’s report, City
Directory for use by the Front
Desk, City Manager’s weekly
memo, interactive polls, and a
quarterly publication of the
City of Palo Alto. Additional
applications either currently or
soon to be available include:
CityTrax status of City
infrastructure projects.
G6
Provide advanced communication opportunities
for the public at City libraries.
Community
Services
Ongoing All libraries provide public
Internet stations. Additional
PCs are being installed. Main
Library is participating in the
Community Center Fiber-to-
the-Home trial.
Expenses funded through
Library CIP project and
Utilities Department.
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Governance
G7
Prepare handbooks of information about
neighborhood and civic organizations addressing
subjects like earthquake preparedness,
neighborhood beautification, event planning,
how to communicate with City Hall, and
guidelines establishing and managing
neighborhood and civic organizations.
Establish consistent definitions of neighborhood
boundaries to facilitate notification and
communication.
139
Where feasible, assist residents with
neighborhood improvement, beautification, and
planting projects.
1310
Work with neighborhood and civic organizations
on emergency preparedness and security
programs.
City Manager
Planning and
Community
Environment
City Manager
Fire
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing.Funding will be required for
addiitonal publications or
programs.
Noticing for projects within
300 feet of site in newspaper
and to all neighborhood
organizations.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
This is an ongoing task.Additional funds may be
needed.
This is an ongoing task. Fire Funds in approved operating
conducts the PANDA Program budget.
(Palo Alto Neighborhood
Disaster Activities).
Additionally, the Office of
Emergency Services continues
to meet with neighborhood
associations for emergency
preparedness education.
Gll
Continue and expand programs to enhance
opportunities for volunteer assistance.
The Police Department
continues to operate a number
of programs in this area,
including Neighborhood Watch
and School Resource Officers.
As a result of 9/11, increased
applications for Citizens
Academy resulted in two
additional sessions being
added. Community outreach
has expanded in 01-02 to
include a quarterly newsletter
mailed to all Neighborhood
Watch coordinators, and the
development of a new web
page allowing Email
interactions with Community
Policing staff.
City Manager Ongoing This is an ongoing
departmental responsibility.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Governance
G12
Continue and expand the opportunities for public
and nonprofit organizations serving the City to
provide information about themselves to the
public.
G13
Continue the program to publicly recognize the
efforts of individuals, groups, and businesses
who provide volunteer services within the City.
Community Ongoing
Services
This is an ongoing task. City
publications, bulletin boards
and distribution areas provide
information about community
organizations. Information is
provided through the libraries,
information and referral
materials provided by the
Office of Human Services, and
Recreation’s Community
Centers. Family Resources
invites agency to present
themselves through Family
Resources Ambassador
Development Program.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
City Manager Ongoing This is an ongoing
departmental responsibility.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
G14
Establish a procedure that allows the City
Council to initiate coordinated area plans for
certain large areas that it has targeted for change.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003.
G i 5
Explore opportunities to establish a process for
developing precise development or economic
revitalization plans for smaller areas, frequently
with multiple ownership, where redevelopment,
re-use, or redesign is needed.
Encourage use of the Preliminary Development
Review (pre-screening) Ordinance for specific
development proposals that may require changes
to current City policies. As appropriate, test and
refine application of this Ordinance.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
Ongoing
This project has not been Additional funds will be
authorized by the City Council required.
and is anticipated for a future
year.
This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Governance
G17
Use illustrations and a "form code" to simplify
the Zoning Ordinance, to make it more
understandable to readers, and to promote well-
designed neighborhoods.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by the Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003. Development of
design guidelines will occur
subsequent to the ZOU.
G18
Create brief, understandable written materials
that guide citizens and businesses through the
City review and approval processes.
G19
Continue and expand a customer-oriented
process improvement effort.(Also see C-10)
G20
Develop, use, and update when necessary, design
guidelines for various geographic areas of the
City or types of projects to supplement the
Architectural Review Board Ordinance.
G21
Planning and
Community
Environment
Human
Resources
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
0-2
Development review and
process brochures are
continuously updated as well
as planning websites. The
Architectural Review Board
website was updated in 2002.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Continually educate and remind policy and
decision-makers, staff, and the public about the
distinction between quasi-judicial and legislative
decision-making.
City Attorney Ongoing The City Attorney’s Office
provided detailed orientation
training materials to new
Council members. Staffhas
plans to develop training
programs.
Minor additional funding may
be required for publication
media (i.e., CD-ROM).
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Housing
H1
Allow for increased housing density
immediately surrounding commercial areas and
particularly near transit centers.
H2
Consider enacting minimum density
requirements in multiple family zones.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
0-2
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
H3
Evaluate zoning incentives that encourage the
development of diverse housing types, including
smaller, more affordable units and two- and
three-bedroom units suitable for families with
children.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Planning and 0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
Evaluate the provisions for second dwelling
units in single family areas to determine how
additional units might be provided.
Community of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Environment Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
H5
Create a Planned Development zone that allows
the construction of smaller lot single family units
and other innovative housing types without the
requirement for a public benefit finding.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
H6
Amend zoning regulations to permit residential
lots of less than 6,000 square feet where smaller
lots would be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
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Housing
H7
Modify parking requirements to allow higher
densities and reduced housing costs in areas
appropriate for reduced parking requirements.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
H8
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing incentives
that encourage mixed use and residential
development on commercially zoned land and
determine additional incentives to be provided.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
H9
Use coordinated area plans and other tools to
develop regulations that support the development
of housing above and among commercial uses.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003. The
preparation of coordinated area
plans will occur subsequent to
the ZOU.
H10
Encourage the development of housing on
parking lots by adopting incentives that will lead
to housing production while maintaining the
required parking.
Hll
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Planning and 0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
Eliminate the requirement for Site and Design
review for mixed use projects.
Community of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Environment Update and is scheduled for
review by the Planning
Commission in early 2003.
The Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
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Housing
H12
Where appropriate and feasible, allow waivers of
development fees as a means of promoting the
development of housing affordable to very low-
and low-income households.
Continue the citywide property maintenance,
inspection, and enforcement program.
H14
Enact development regulations that encourage
rehabilitation of historic residential buildings,
remodeling of older multifamily rental buildings
and retention of smaller single family residences.
H15
Continue implementation of the Condominium
Conversion Ordinance.
City Attorney 0-2
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
0-2
This project will require Funding has been provided
municipal code amendments in with respect to Zoning
conjunction with the Zoning Ordinance update.
Ordinance Update.
This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.
Community
Environment
Funds in proposed operating
budget.
H16
Where a proposed subdivision or condominium
would cause a loss of rental housing, grant
approval only if at least two of the following
three circumstances exist: 1) The project will
produce at least a 100 percent increase in the
number of units currently on the site and will
comply with the City’s BMR program (described
in Program H-20); 2) the number or rental units
to be provided on the site is at least equal to the
number of existing rental units; and 3) no less
than 20 percent of the units will comply with the
City’s BMR program.
Create community volunteer days and park
dean-ups, plantings, or similar events that
promote neighborhood enhancement.
Conduct City-sponsored cleanup campaigns for
public and private properties.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
City Manager Ongoing
Public Works Ongoing
This is an ongoing project.
This is an ongoing project.
Graffiti removal, homeless
dean-ups and alley cleaning
are ongoing tasks. Open space
clean-up activities occur on a
regular basis.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funding not required.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Housing
H19
Implement the "Action Plan" of the City of Palo
Alto’s Consolidated Plan or its successor
documents.
H20
Planning and Ongoing An updated Consolidated Plan Additional funds may be
Community was prepared and approved by required.
Environment Council in 2000 and identifies
the existing housing action
plan. City continues to
implement Plan.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Continue implementation of the City’s "Below
Market Rate" (BMR) Inclusionary Housing
Program that requires at least 10 percent of all
housing units built in for-sale projects of three
units or more and rental projects of five units or
more to be provided at below market rates to
very low-, low- and moderate-income
households.
Community budget.
Environment
Adopt a revised density bonus program that
allows the construction of up to three additional
market rate units for each BMR unit above that
normally required, up to a maximum zoning
increase of 25 percent in density. Allow an
equivalent increase in square footage (FAR) for
projects that meet this requirement.
Recognize the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park
as providing low- and moderate-income housing
opportunities.
Planning and 3-7 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
Community of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Environment Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Community budget.
Environment
H23
Promote legislative changes and funding for
programs that facilitate and subsidize the
acquisition, rehabilitation and operation of
existing rental housing by housing assistance
organizations, nonprofit developers, and for-
profit developers.
H24
Use existing agency programs such as Senior
Home Repair to provide rehabilitation assistance
to very low- and low-income households.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Community budget.
Environment
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Community budget.
Environment
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H25
Support the preservation of existing group
homes and supported living facilities for persons
with special housing needs. Assist local
agencies and nonprofit organizations in the
construction or rehabilitation of new facilities for
this population.
H26
Maintain a high priority for acquisition of new
housing sites, acquisition and rehabilitation of
existing housing, and housing-related services in
the allocation of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds or similar programs.
H27
Support and expand the City’s Housing
Development Fund or successor program.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing project.
This is an ongoing project.
City recently approved
commercial development fee
ncrease to provide funding for
housing for added workers.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
H28
On an on-going basis, seek funding from state
and federal programs, such as the HOME
Program and HUD Section 202 and 811
programs (or successor programs), to support the
development or rehabilitation of housing for very
low-, low- and moderate-income households.
1-129
Continue to require developers of employment-
generating commercial and industrial
developments to contribute to the supply of low-
and moderate-income housing.
Ha0
Continue to participate in the Santa Clara County
Homeless Collaborative as well as work with
adjacent jurisdictions to develop additional
shelter opportunities.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Community
Services
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing project.
City working with Palo Alto
Housing Corporation and
Community Working Group to
develop 150 units of affordable
housing partially financed with
state and federal money.
This is an ongoing project.
City recently approved
increase in fees to offset
housing demands from new job
growth.
The City is an active member
of the Santa Clara County
Collaborative on Affordable
Housing and Homeless Issues
and is a member of the Santa
Clara County Housing Trust.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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H31
Continue to participate with and support
agencies addressing homelessness.
Community
Services
Ongoing A significant portion of this
work is accomplished through
the Office of Human Services’
participation in the local
Working Group on Homeless
Services, the County
Collaborative and the Bay Area
Regional Initiative on
Homelessness and the Santa
Clara County Housing Trust.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
H32
Work with appropriate state and federal agencies
to ensure that fair housing laws are enforced.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The
Human Services Division and
the Human Relations
Commission track pertinent
legislation and makes
recommendations to the
Council.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
H33
Continue to support groups that provide fair
housing services, such as Mid-Peninsula
Citizens for Fair Housing.
H34
Continue the efforts of the Human Relations
Commission to combat discrimination in rental
housing, including mediation of problems
between landlords and tenants.
H35
Continue implementation of the City’s
Planning and
Community
Environment
Community
Services
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing program.
These organizations play an
active role on City task forces
and committees addressing
these issues.
This is an ongoing program.
The HRC is a standing
commission, Staffed by the
Office of Human Services. In
addition, funding for mediation
services is provided through
HSRAP.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Ordinances prohibiting discrimination in renting
or leasing housing based on age, parenthood,
pregnancy or the potential or actual presence of a
minor child.
Continue providing staff support and technical
assistance in energy conservation and demand
management to architects, developer and utility
customers.
Community
Services
Electric Fund
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing activity of Funds in approved operating
the City’s Human Relations budget.
Commission.
This program is ongoing and is Funds in existing operating
part of the Utilities Public budget of $2 million.
Benefits Plan. Consultant
contracts have been executed
and technical assistance is
being provided to customers.
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Housing
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Land Use and Community Design
L1
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.
I.2
City staff will monitor Stanford development
proposals and traffic conditions within the Sand
Hill Road Corridor and annually report to the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Maintain and periodically review height and
density limits to discourage single uses that are
inappropriate in size and scale to the surrounding
uses.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
0-2
This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003.
L4
Review and change zoning regulations to
promote gradual transitions in the scale of
development where residential districts abut
more intense uses.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
L5
Establish new performance and architectural
standards that minimize negative impacts where
land use transitions occur.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
L6
Revise the City’s Neighborhood Commercial
(CN) and Service Commercial (CS) zoning
requirements to better address land use
transitions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
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Land Use and Community Design
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L7
Establish a system to monitor the rate of non-
residential development and traffic conditions
related to both residential and non-residential
development at key intersections including those
identified in the 1989 Citywide Study and
additional intersections identified in the
Comprehensive Plan EIR. If the rate of growth
reaches the point where the citywide
development maximum might be reached, the
City will reevaluate development policies and
regulations.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This is underway. Staff has
established an annual traffic
count program to monitor
traffic conditions at key
intersections identified in the
Comprehensive Plan E1R.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
L8
Limit new non-residential development in the
Downtown area to 350,000 square feet, or 10
percent above the amount of development
existing or approved as of May 1986. Re-
evaluate this limit when non-residential
development approvals reach 235,000 square
feet of floor area.
Continue to monitor development, including the
effectiveness of the ground floor retail
requirement, in the University Avenue/
Downtown area. Keep the Planning Commission
and City Council advised of the findings on an
annual basis.
1-10
1) Create and apply the following four new
Mixed Use zoning standards: a) a "Live/Work"
designation that permits individuals to live on the
same site where they work by allowing housing
and other uses such as office, retail, and light
industrial to coexist in the same space; b)
"Retail/Office"; c) "Residual/Retail"; and d)
"Residential/Office designations that permit a
mix of uses on the same site or nearby sites.
2) Design standards for all mixed use
designations providing for buildings with one to
three stories, rear parking, or underground
parking, street-facing windows and entries, and
zero setback along the street, except that front
gardens may be provided for ground floor
residential uses.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing project. Funds in approved operating
Reports are provided to council budget.
and the general public
annually.
This is an ongoing project.
Reports are provided to
Council and Planning
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Commission on an annual
basis.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003.
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Land Use and Community Design
Lll
Establish pedestrian-oriented design guidelines
for residences that encourage features that
enliven the street.
L12
Where compatible with neighborhood character,
use Zoning and the Home Improvement
Exception Process to create incentives or
eliminate obstacles to remodel houses with
features that add street life and vitality.
Create and apply zoning standards for Village
Residential housing prototypes. Develop design
guidelines for duplexes, townhouses, courtyard
housing, second units, and small lots that ensure
that such housing is compatible with single
family neighborhoods and other areas where it
may be permitted.
Policy L13
Evaluate alternative types of housing that
increase density and provide more diverse
housing opportunities.
Planning and 0-2 Guidelines were approved by Funds in approved operating
Community the Single-Family budget.
Environment Neighborhood advisory
committee, and will be further
considered in the zoning
ordinance update.
Planning and 0-2 This is an ongoing project. Funds in approved operating
Community Guidelines have been adopted budget.
Environment by the City Council in 2001
and additional standards will
be considered in the zoning
ordinance update in mid 2003.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
0-2
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2002.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
L14
Create and apply zoning standards for Transit-
Oriented Residential housing prototypes,
including consideration of minimum density
standards. Develop design guidelines that ensure
that such housing is compatible with single
family neighborhoods and other areas where it
may be permitted.
Establish a planning process for Centers that
identifies the desired character of the area, its
role within the City, the locations of public
gathering spaces, appropriate land uses and
building forms and important street and
pedestrian connections to surrounding
Residential Neighborhoods.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
0-7
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
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Land Use and Community Design
L16
Study the feasibility of using public and private
funds to provide and maintain landscaping and
public spaces such as parks, plazas, and
sidewalks within commercial areas.
Community
Services
Ongoing Implemented public/private
funding for E1 Camino Real
beautification project for
additional tree plantings and
TEC Public Art "Entry Point"
art applications. Public Art
Commission has priortized
Entry ways and has committed
funding to its first priority El
Camino Real.
Funds in approved operating
budget. Additional Funding
will be required for Public Art
Projects.
/17
Through public/private cooperation, provide
obvious, clean, and accessible restrooms
available for use during normal business hours.
Community
Services
Ongoing Staff negotiatied a lease Funds in approved operating
agreement with JC DeCaux for budget.
installation and lease of two
automated public toilets that
became operational in
February 2000.
118
Identify priority street improvements that would
make a substantial contribution to the character
of Centers, including widening sidewalks,
narrowing travel lanes, creating medians,
restriping to allow diagonal parking, and/or
planting street trees.
1_19
Support implementation of the Downtown Urban
Design Guide.
1_20
Facilitate reuse of existing buildings.
1_21
Improve the University Avenue/Downtown area
by adding landscaping and bicycle parking and
encouraging large development projects to
benefit the public by incorporating public art.
Planning and
Community
Environment
City Manager
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Street tree planting is an
ongoing task. Other
improvements are planned for
future years.
This is an ongoing task.
This is an ongoing project.
This is an ongoing project.
Funds in existing operating
budget for tree planting.
Additional funds will be
required for other
improvements.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
and capital budgets.
1_22
Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for the SOFA
and Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) site.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 The Coordinated Area Plan and Funds in approved operating
associated development budget.
agreement were approved in
2000. The second phase of the
SOFA CAP is currently under
study with a neighborhood
working group.
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Land Use and Community Design
L23
Identify strategies to re-use surface parking lots
and improve pedestrian and transit connections
at Stanford Shopping Center.
1.24
Maintain a Stanford Shopping Center
development cap of 80,000 square feet of
additional development beyond that existing on
June 14, 1996.
1.25
Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for the
University Avenue Multi-modal Transit Station
Area. (See Also T-14)
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
Ongoing
0-7
This is part of the Palo Alto
Intermodal Transit Station
(PAITS) project.
This is an ongoing project.
This is part of the Palo Alto
Intermodal Transit Station
(PAITS) project.
Additional funds will be
required.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Additional funds will be
required.
L26
Establish the following unranked community
design priorities for the University Avenue
Multi-modal Transit Station Area: 1) improving
pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and auto connections
to create an urban link between University
Avenue and Stanford Shopping Center; 2)
creating a major civic space at the CalTrain
Station that links University Avenue and Palm;
3) infilling underutilized parcels with a mix of
uses such as shopping, housing, office, hotel, and
medical facilities; 4) improving public park
space; and 5) protecting views of the foothills by
guiding building heights and massing.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This is part of the Palo Alto
Intermodal Transit Station
(PAITS) project.
Additional funds will be
required.
Create regulations for the California Avenue area
that allow for the replacement or rehabilitation of
smaller buildings while preventing buildings that
are out of scale and character with the existing
buildings.
Work with merchants, property owners, and City
representatives to create an urban design guide
for the California Avenue business district.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
0-7
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003.
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
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Land Use and Community Design
Revise zoning of the California Avenue business
district to reduce the non-residential
development potential to levels comparable to
other commercial areas in the City while
retaining substantial residential development
potential.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned as a part Additional funds will be
of the Zoning Ordinance required.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
completed in the year 2003.
Rezoning of specific parcels
will occur subsequent to ZOU.
Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for the Cal-
Ventura area. Use the land use diagram from the
Community Design Workshop as the starting
point for preparing this plan.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
Establish the following unranked priorities for
redevelopment within the Cal-Ventura Area: 1)
Connect the Cal-Ventura area with the Multi-
modal Transit Station and California Avenue..
Provide new streets and pedestrian connections
that complete the street grid; 2) Fry’s Electronics
site (300 Portage): Continued retail activity is
anticipated for this site until 2019. A program
should be developed for the future use of the site
for mixed density multi-family housing and a
park or other open space; 3) Hewlett Packard:
Uses that are compatible with the surrounding
area and a site plan that facilitates pedestrian use
of Park Boulevard; 4) North of Sheridan Avenue:
Development of one or more of the City-owned
parking lots with primarily residential uses,
provided that public parking spaces are replaced;
and 5) Park Boulevard: Streetscape
improvements. (Also see B-12 & B-17)
Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for the South E1
Camino Real area. Use the land use map from
the Community Design Workshop as a starting
point for preparing this Plan.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
3-7
While this project is planned
for a future year, some action
has already been taken:
- Hewlett Packard:
construction is complete and
the site is occuppied.
- North of Sheridan:
Miscellaneous streetscape
improvements have been
completed via private
development approval
conditions.
While this project is planned
for a future year, a consultant
has been obtained to design
guidelines for street frontage
properties. The City has also
obtained Caltrans grant
funding to design R.O.W
improvements to facilitate
pedestrian usage along E1
Camino
Additional funds will be
required.
Additional funding will be
required.
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L33
Study ways to make South E1 Camino Real more
pedestrian-friendly, including redesigning the
street to provide wider sidewalks, safe pedestrian
crossings at key intersections, street trees, and
streetscape improvements.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7 While this project is planned
for a future year, an
interagency study has been
intiated to evaluate the
possiblity of increasing the
number of street trees and other
improvements to public
property as part of the E1
Camino R.O.W enhancement
project funded through a
CalTrans grant.
Additional funds will be
required.
Provide better connections across E1 Camino
Real to bring the Ventura and Barron Park
neighborhoods together and to improve linkages
to local schools and parks.
Consider Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
as a tool to encourage redevelopment and/or
community-serving amenities along South E1
Camino Real.
1.36
Evaluate current zoning to determine if it
supports the types of uses and scale of buildings
considered appropriate in Neighborhood
Centers.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
3-7
0-2
This is an ongoing project.Additional funds will be
required.
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be completed in
the year 2003.
L37
Encourage property owners within
Neighborhood Centers to prepare master plans,
with the participation of local businesses,
property owners and nearby residents.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Ongoing
0-2
This is an ongoing project.No budget required.
Revise land use and zoning designations as
needed to encourage medium-density housing
(20 to 25 units per acre) within or near
Neighborhood Centers served by public
transportation to support a more vital mix of
commercial activities.
Community
Environment
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
budget.of the Zoning Ordinance
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
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Land Use and Community Design
L39
Prepare a Plan for Midtown with the
participation of property owners, local
businesses, and nearby residents. Consider the
Midtown Economic Study and the land use
concept identified during the 1994 Community
Design Workshop in developing the plan. The
plan should have a special emphasis on public
improvements, including parking, street
furniture and signage. (Also see L-37)
City Manager 0-7 A consultant has been selected
to conduct a Midtown parking
and circulation study. The
Citywide Retail Strategy study
has been completed.
Recommendations were
presented in an information
report to City Council from the
Interdepartmental Retail
Strategy working group. Staff
is working with the Chamber
of Commerce and other
business groups to implement
the recommendations.
Funds for current studies in
proposed operating budget.
Additional funds may be
required.
Make improvements to Middlefield Road in
Midtown that slow traffic, encourage
commercial vitality, make the street more
pedestrian-friendly, and unify the east and west
sides of the commercial area, with consideration
given to traffic impacts on the residential
neighborhood.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
Support bicycle and pedestrian trail
improvements along a restored Matadero Creek
within Hoover Park.
1_42
Retain the existing housing along Colorado
Avenue and consider increasing the density to
allow townhouses, co-housing, and/or housing
for the disabled.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
0-2
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
This project is planned as apart Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Rezoning of specific parcels
will occur subsequent to ZOU.
!_43
Modify existing zoning regulations and create
incentives for employers to provide employee
services in their existing buildings - for example,
office support services, restaurants, convenience
stores, public gathering places, and child care
facilities - to reduce the need for employees to
drive to these services.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
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L44
Design the paths and sidewalks to be attractive
and comfortable and consistent with the
character of the area where they are located.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Staff
has adjusted City standards to
accommodate matching the
color of old and new concrete.
Also, the Mitchell Park
Improvement Plan calls for
path composition to match the
present composition of paths at
the park. New trail segments at
the Baylands were constructed
with materials matching the
composition of other Baylands
trails.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Create and apply zoning standards and design
guidelines for commercial hotels and conference
centers.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Design guidelines will be
developed subsequent to ZOU.
Work with Stanford to prepare an area plan for
the Stanford Medical Center.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 A draft area analysis has been Funds in proposed operating
prepared and will be forwarded budget.
to the Plahning Commission
and City Council for review
and comment.
Undertake a Community Design workshop for
the East Meadow Circle Area.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
1.48
Use the Zoning Ordinance, design review
process, design guidelines, and Coordinated
Area Plans to ensure high quality residential and
commercial design.
1.49
In areas of the City having a historic or
consistent design character, design new
development to maintain and support the existing
character.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Non-residential and multi-
family design review occurs
presently, and a single family
review process was adopted by
the City Council in 2001.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing project. Funds in approved operating
Design review currently occurs budget.
on non-residential and multi-
family residential properites.
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32
Undertake a comprehensive review of residential
and commercial zoning requirements to identify
additional architectural standards that should be
incorporated to implement Policy L-49.
Use illustrations and form code methods for
simplifying the Zoning Ordinance and to
promote well-designed buildings.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7
3-7
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Additional funds will be
of the Zoning Ordinance required.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2002.
L52
Discourage the use of fences that obscure the
view of houses.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.
Community
Environment
Funds in approved operating
budget.
L53
Promote awards programs and other forms of
public recognition for projects of architectural
merit that contribute positively to the
community.
1_54
Review and update the City’s Inventory of
historic resources, including City-owned
structures.
Reassess the Historic Preservation Ordinance to
ensure its effectiveness in the maintenance and
preservation of historic resources, particularly in
the University Avenue/Downtown area.
Maintain and strengthen the design review
procedure for exterior remodeling or demolition
of historic resources. Discourage demolition of
historic resources and Landmark resources.
1_57
Encourage salvage of discarded historic building
materials for re-use by the community.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
N/A The project is currently not No funding necessary.
under consideration.
N/A The project is currently not No funding necessary.
under consideration.
Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Land Use and Community Design
L58
For proposed exterior alterations or additions to
designated Historic Landmarks, require design
review findings that the proposed changes are in
compliance with the Secretary of the Interior
Standards for Rehabilitation.
1.59
Allow parking exemptions for historic buildings
to encourage rehabilitation. Require design
review findings that the historic integrity of the
building exterior will be maintained.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
Accomplished on an ongoing
basis.
This is an ongoing task.
Parking exemptions are
allowed in the downtown area
for historic rehabilitation.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
160
Continue to use a TDR Ordinance to allow the
transfer of development rights from designated
buildings of historic significance in the
Commercial Downtown (CD) zone to non-
historic receiver sites in the CD zone. Planned
Community (PC) zone properties in the
Downtown also qualify for this program.
1.61
Allow nonconforming uses for the life of historic
buildings.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
1.62
Promote awards programs and other forms of
public recognition for exemplary Historic
Preservation projects.
Policy L62
Provide comfortable seating areas and plazas
with places for public art adjacent to library and
community center entrances. (Also see C-23)
1.63
Streamline to the maximum extent feasible, any
future processes for design review of historic
structures to eliminate unnecessary delay and
uncertainty for the applicant and to encourage
historic preservation.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Public Works
Nonconforming uses in historic No funding necessary.
buildings are subject to the
same regulations as
nonconforming uses in non-
historic buildings.
Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
0-7 This project is planned for a Additional funding will be
future year.required.
Planning and Ongoing The review of historic Funds in approved operating
Community structures is subject to the budget.
Environment streamlining efforts being
undertaken for all projects in
the development review
process.
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Land Use and Community Design
L64
Encourage and assist owners of historically
significant buildings in finding ways to adapt and
restore these buildings, including participation in
state and federal tax relief programs.
1_65
Seek additional innovative ways to apply current
codes and ordinances to older buildings. Use the
State Historic Building Code for designated
historic buildings.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.
Implemented as an ongoing
program.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
L66
Revise existing zoning and permit regulations as
needed to minimize constraints to adaptive re-
use, particularly in retail areas.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
L67
Using the archaeological sensitivity map in the
Comprehensive Plan as a guide, continue to
assess the need for archaeological surveys and
mitigation plans on a project by project basis,
consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act and the National Historic
Preservation Act.
1_68
To help satisfy present and future community use
needs, coordinate with the School District to
educate the public about and to plan for the
future use of school sites, including providing
space for public gathering places for
neighborhoods lacking space.
Planning and
Community
Environment
City Manager
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing project.
The City and district continue
discussions for Cubberley and
Ventura sites.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
No funding required at this
time
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Land Use and Community Design
L69
Enhance all entrances to Mitchell Park
Community Center so that they are more inviting
and facilitate public gatherings.
L70
Study the potential for landscaping or park
fumiture that would promote neighborhood
parks as outdoor gathering places and centers of
neighborhood activity.
Policy L70
Enhance the appearance of streets and other
public spaces by expanding and maintaining Palo
Alto’s street tree system.
1.71
Recognize Sand Hill Road, University Avenue,
Embarcadero Road, Page Mill Road, Oregon
Expressway, Interstate 280, Arastradero Road
(west of Foothill Expressway), Junipero Serra
Boulevard/Foothill Expressway, and Skyline
Boulevard as scenic routes.
Community
Services
Community
Services
Public Works
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
The conceptual design for a Funding of the new building
new Mitchell Park Community dependent upon election in Fall
Center and Library completed 2002. Funds in proposed
in June 2002 and includes capital budget.
improvements to the building
that will be inviting and
facilitate community use. In
2002-03 Recreation will
continue to manage and direct
the Mitchell Park Community
Center spatial programming
study, and the site feasibility
study for the MPCC/Library
project. The result will be an
architectural design that
provides a renovated and
workable Community Center
focused on joint programming
with the Mitchell Park Library.
Phase 1 of the Mitchell Park
(park site) Improvement Plan
will be completed with
enhancements to park entrance
ways.
This is an ongoing task.
Currently, Mitchell Park
designs incorporate these
elements. Other park sites
currently under construction
including Robles, Bol, ans
Werry Parks and the
preliminary planning for the
SOFA park site.
Funds in proposed capital
budget.
Accomplished through Funds in approved operating
ongoing contracts and by City budget.
crews.
This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Land Use and Community Design
L72
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.
(Also see T-41 & T-42)
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Accomplished on an ongoing
project by project basis.
Currently landscaping is being
added as part of the Page Mill/
Foothill intersection project.
Public Art Commission has
prioritized a master plan for
entry way projects. Public Art
Commission working with
Water District to include an
artist on the project team for
the design of a bridge at E1
Camino over Adobe Creek.
L73
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to require the
location of parking lots behind buildings rather
in front of them, under appropriate conditions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
Funds in approved operating
budget.
L74
Modify zoning standards pertaining to parking
lot layout and landscaping for land uses within
Employment Districts.
L75
Consider Zoning Ordinance amendments for.
parking lot landscaping, including requiring a
variety of drought-tolerant, relatively litter-free
tree species capable of forming a 50 percent tree
canopy within 10 to 15 years. Consider further
amendments that would require existing
nonconforming lots to come into compliance
wherever possible.
1_76
Evaluate parking requirements and actual
parking needs for specific uses. Develop design
criteria based on a standard somewhere between
average and peak conditions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
0-2
0-2
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Additional funds may be
of the Zoning Ordinance required.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2002.
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Land Use and Community Design
Revise parking requirements to encourage
creative solutions such as valet parking,
landscaped parking reserves, satellite parking,
and others that minimize the use of open land for
parking.
L78
Encourage the use of Planned Community (PC)
zoning for parking structures Downtown and in
the California Avenue area.
Undertake a coordinated effort by the Public
Works, Utilities, and Planning Departments to
establish design standards for public
infrastructure and examine the effectiveness of
City street, sidewalk and street tree maintenance
programs.
1.80
Continue the citywide undergrounding of utility
wires. Minimize the impacts of undergrounding
on street tree root systems and planting areas.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Public Works
Electric Fund
3-7
Ongoing
0-7
Ongoing
This project is planned as a part Additional funds may be
of the Zoning Ordinance required depending on Council
Update. The Update is direction.
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003. In the interim,
the Police Department is
currently monitoring valet
parking activities in the
downtown area. Staff will
implement, monitor
compliance and enforce the
adopted valet parking
municipal ordinance.
The two downtown parking
structures were approved as
Planned Community Zones in
March 2000.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Public Works and Planning Funds in approved operating
Departments have initiated the budget.
establishment of design
standards. This is an ongoing
task.
Underground Districts 38 has Approved funds in capital
been formed and four budget: $85,000 for
additional districts have been Underground District # 38 in
identified for future years. The 2002-03 and approximately
utility is continuing to use $6.7 million for future UG
construction practices that Districts.
minimize the impacts on tree
roots and planting areas.
L81
Encourage the use of compact and well-designed
utility elements, such as transformers, switching
devices, and back flow preventers. Place these
elements in locations that will minimize their
visual intrusion.
Electric Fund Ongoing Current specifications call for Approved funds in both the
smaller sizes of transformers capital and operating budgets.
and switches. In addition, the $250,000 for transformers and
department is consulting with switches: and funding of
the City’s Design consultant on $20,000 is included for the
above ground equipment City’s Design Consultant.
placement to minimize the
visual impact. Compact
designs for backflow
preventers are included in the
City standards backflow
standards.
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Natu ral Environment
N1
Review and update as needed the Open Space
(OS) zoning district regulations to ensure
consistency with Comprehensive Plan policies.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by the Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002 or early 2003. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
N2
Examine and improve management practices for
natural habitat and open space areas, including
the provision of access to open space for City
vehicles and equipment, to ensure that natural
resources are protected.
Community
Services
Ongoing Open Space continues to
monitor and eradicate Sportina budget.
Alterniflora, a fast spreading
non-native plant in the
Baylands that threatens
important bird nesting habitat.
Staff has been successful in
containing the spread of this
plant. Additionally, the Parks
and Recreation Commission is
considering developing
policies for open space
management. Staff has applied
for grants to restore habitat at
the Arastradero Preserve.
Inappropriately sited trails near
creeks will be closed to prevent
erosion into the creeks. A trail
maintenance master plan for
Foothills Park will help to
ensure that native plants along
trail corridors are protected.
Staff continues to protect
endangered birds and animals
by control of predators in the
Baylands Nature Preserve.
Funds in approved operating
N3
Review the need for access controls in
environmentally sensitive areas, including the
baylands, foothills, and riparian corridors.
Community
Services
Ongoing This is being accomplished
through the monitoring of
hikers, equestrians, and
vehicles by staff and other
agencies. The Municipal Code
was amended to restrict
motorized vehicles, including
dirt bikes, mopeds and
scooters, to paved roads in
Open Space areas.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Natural Environment
N4
Seek additional sources of funding, including
state and federal programs, to finance open space
acquisition and development.
Community
Services
Ongoing A $70,000 grant from the Bay Funds in approved operating
Trail project has been awarded budget.
for improvements to the trail in
East Palo Alto. A $225,000
grant from the State of
California will provide funds
for the improvement of trails
and restoration of habitat at the
Arastradero Preserve. A
$75,000 grant from the State
for the development of new
educational exhibits at the
Baylands Nature Center will
provide hands-on multi-media
exhibits in both English and
Spanish.
N5
Work to maintain Williamson Act agricultural
preserves within the City.
As part of the design review process for
proposed development in the Open Space zone
district that exceeds 6,500 square feet, require
that "story poles" be erected with outlining tape
depicting the building’s location, bulk and height
to aid in assessing the potential visual impacts of
the proposed project.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.
This is an ongoing project.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Natural Environment
N7
Adopt a setback along natural creeks that
prohibits the siting of buildings and other
structures, impervious surfaces, outdoor activity
areas, and ornamental landscaped areas within
100 feet from the top of a creek bank. Allow
passive or intermittent outdoor activities and
pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle pathways
where there are adequate setbacks to protect the
natural riparian environment. Within the setback
area, provide border of native riparian vegetation
at least 25 feet along the creek bank. Exception
to the 100-foot setback are as follows: 1) Single
family property is exempt from the 100-foot
setback, except that undeveloped parcels west of
Highway 280 are not exempt. A creek ordinance
and guidelines will be prepared addressing
appropriate setbacks and creek conservation
measures. 2) Existing development within the
100-foot setback will be considered legal and
conforming. With the 100-foot setback as a goal
where feasible, redevelopment of such sites must
be designed consistendy with basic creek habitat
objectives and make a significant net
improvement in the condition of the creek.
N8
Develop and adopt a creek ordinance that
establishes new development regulations for
properties abutting creeks, establishes an
exception process, and provides incentives to
achieve maximum creek setbacks, such as
reduced front yard setbacks and reduced on-site
parking requirements.
Participate in a San Francisquito Creek
Coordinated Resource Management and
Planning (CRMP) process with adjacent cities.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2
0-2
This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
budget.of the Zoning Ordinance
Update and is scheduled for
review by the Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
This project is planned as a part Funds for the Zoning
of the Zoning Ordinance Ordinance Update are in the
Update. The Work Program approved operating budget.
for the Zoning .Ordinance Additional funds may be
Update was approved by required to develop design
Council in the year 2000. The regulations.
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
City Manager Ongoing This is an ongoing task. A Joint Funds for administration of the
Powers Authority (JPA) with JPA in proposed operating
multiple agencies responsible budget. Additional funding will
for creek management has been be required for Creek projects.
established.
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Natural Environment
Work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
to establish guidelines for creek channel
maintenance that encourage preservation of
riparian habitat, including vegetation that
provides shade to creek bottoms.
Public Works 0-12 City staff have provided input Additional funding will be
to the Santa Clara Valley Water required.
District’s Multi-Year Stream
Maintenance Program
(including regulatory permit
applications and
Environmental Impact Report)
that describes the District’s
stream maintenance practices
(including preservation of
riparian habitat and vegetation
that provides shade). Program
implementation will be a future
task.
Nll
Work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
to develop a comprehensive riparian corridor
restoration and enhancement program that
identifies specific stretches of corridor to be
restored, standards to be achieved, and sources
of funding. Include provisions for tree planting
to enhance natural habitat.
The City participated in a joint Additional funding will be
required.
N12
Review and update the Grading Ordinance to
ensure that it adequately protects creeks from the
erosion and sedimentation impacts of grading.
Public Works 0-7
project with the Santa Clara
Valley Water District and the
other San Francisquito Creek
Joint Powers Authority
agencies to prepare the San
Francisquito Creek Bank
Stabilization and Revegetation
Master Plan. The plan
identifies reaches of the creek
suitable for restoration and
replanting. Program
implementation will be a future
task.
Public Works Completed Revised grading ordinance,
with measures to protect creeks
from erosion and
sedimentation impacts of
grading, was adopted by
Council on May 10, 1999.
N/A; completed project.
Establish public education programs regarding
the conservation of creeks and riparian areas.
N14
Implement the recommendations of the Tree
Task Force.
Public Works
Public Works
0-12
0-7
This is project is planned for a Additional funding will be
future year. required.
Implementation of the Utility Existing funding for pilot
"Right Tree in the Right Place" program in operating budget.
program to target areas of high Funding required in future
maintenance and high years: $20,000.
reliability to reduce line
clearing costs.
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N15
Continue celebration of Arbor Day in Palo Alto.
N16
Continue to require replacement of trees,
including street trees lost to new development,
and establish a program to have replacement
trees planted offsite when it is impractical to
locate them onsite.
Policy N16
Provide ongoing education for City staff,
homeowners, and developers regarding
landscaping and irrigation practices that protect
the urban forest.
N17
Develop and implement a plan for maintenance,
irrigation, and replacement of trees in parks,
parking lots, and City rights-of-way.
Public Works Ongoing
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Public Works Ongoing
This is an ongoing task. The
Planning Arborist has taken the
lead for this event.
This is an ongoing project.
Staff provides plan review and
CANOPY provides ongoing
outreach.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N18
Actively pursue funding for tree planting.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Public Works Ongoing CANOPY has received a grant Funds in approved operating
for young tree care and budget.
continues to pursue grants as
they become available.
N19
Establish one or more tree planting programs
that seek to achieve the following objectives: 1)
A 50 percent tree canopy cover for streets, parks,
and parking lots. 2) The annual tree planting
goals recommended by the Tree Task Force and
adopted by the City Council. (Also see N-14)
N20
Establish procedures to coordinate City review,
particularly by the Planning, Utilities, and Public
Works Departments, of projects that might
impact the urban forest.
Work cooperatively with the Palo Alto Unified
School District so that their tree planting and
maintenance practices are consistent with City
guidelines.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Community budget.
Environment
Public Works Ongoing Tree Section staff have met Funds in approved operating
with school district personnel budget.
on an as-needed basis.
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N22
Work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
to identify and map key groundwater recharge
areas for use in land use planning and permitting
and the protection of groundwater resources.
Water Fund 0-7 Utilities and SCVWD staff will
coordinate the design and
construction of the Water
Wells, Regional Storage and
Distribution Study project
recommendations for use of
groundwater as emergency
water supply through the
rehabilitation and constructions
of new City wells.
Existing Funding in the Water
Capital Budget is $1,790,000.
N23
Regularly review the water rate structure to
ensure that it encourages efficiency and is
competitive.
Water Fund Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Water Existing Funds in water sales
rate structures continue to revenue.
reflect conservation pricing in
the form of an inverted rate
structure. This structure applies
ascending prices for rising
usage levels.
N24
Maintain citywide water conservation and
efficiency programs for all customer classes.
Water Fund Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The
City has adopted California
Urban Water Conservation
Councils Best Management
practices. Such practices are
reflected in a number of our
regulations, codes, and
procedures. For example, the
City Code reflects water
efficiency standards applicable
to commercial landscaping.
Also, Utility Rules and
Regulations prohibit water
waste.
Existing Funds in Water
Demand Side Management
budget of over $200,000.
N25
Where practical, incorporate federal, state, and
other agency policies and standards for water
efficiency into City codes, regulations, and
procedures.
Water Fund Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The
City has adopted California
Urban Water Conservation
Council’s Best Management
practices. Such practices are
reflected in a number of our
regulations, codes, and
procedures. For example, the
City Code reflects water
efficiency standards applicable
to commercial landscaping.
Also, Utility Rules and
Regulations prohibit water
waste.
Existing Funds in Water
Demand Side Management
budget of over $200,000.
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Natural Environment
N26
Implement incentives for the use of drought-
tolerant landscaping and recycled water for
landscape irrigation.
Water Fund 0-7 Regulation and education have
taken the place of incentives
for this task. This is an ongoing
task addressed in the
commercial market sector
through implementation of the
City’s "Landscape Water
Efficiency Standards". It is
addressed in the residential
sector through public education
and workshops. Use of
recycled water is generally not
cost-effective at the current
time.
Existing Funds in Water
Demand Side Management
budget of over $200,000.
N27
Work with regulatory agencies, environmental
groups, affected businesses, and other
stakeholders to identify economically viable
Best Management Practices (BMP) for reducing
pollution. Participate in BMP pilot studies to
identify new pollution control measures.
N28
Continue public education programs on water
quality issues, including Best Management
Practices for residents, businesses, contractors,
and City employees.
N29
Actively participate in programs such as the
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Control program to improve the quality of storm
water runoff.
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
A number of new publications Funds in approved operating
and outreach efforts occurred budget.
this year.
Staff is very active in the Santa Funds in approved operating
Clara Valley Urban Runoff budget.
Pollution Prevention
Program.Staff also provides
annual storm drain flushing
and weekly street sweeping.
N30
Conduct regular street-sweeping to minimize
road surface pollutant runoff.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
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N31
Evaluate spill response, cleanup, and follow-up
investigation procedures to reduce the impacts of
toxic spills on water quality in the City’s creeks
and San Francisco Bay.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Fire
continues to work with the
Environmental Compliance
Division of the Public Works
Department to ensure that
procedures are in place to
minimize the impacts of
emergency response activities
on water quality in the City’s
creeks and the Bay.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N32
Actively work to reduce the amount of metals
contained in brake pads, tires, and other
automotive parts, thereby reducing urban runoff
pollution from metals. Continue Palo Alto’s
leadership role in encouraging the re-engineering
of vehicles to reduce pollution from metals.
Study the impacts on storm water pollution of
architectural copper and consider limiting its
use, if warranted.
N34
Evaluate the use of permeable paving materials
that allow for natural percolation and site
drainage.
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Ongoing
0-2
Ongoing
Palo Alto continues to play a
leadership role in working on
vehicular sources of water
pollution.
The study was presented to the
Planning Commission in Jan
2001. Proposed Ordinance
revisions are underway.
This is an ongoing task. Four
recent development projects
included permeable paving
materials in their site design.
Utilized in parking lots and
walk ways and on-site drainage
developments.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N35
Work with commercial and industrial dischargers
to recover metals on-site rather than discharging
them into the sanitary sewer system.
N36
Public Works
Public Works
Ongoing
Ongoing
Further copper reductions
achieved this year.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Property owners rejected staffs Additional funding will be
Complete improvements to the storm drainage
system consistent with the priorities outlined in
the City’s 1993 Storm Drainage Master Plan,
provided that an appropriate funding mechanism
is identified and approved by the City Council.
proposed storm drainage fee
increase. Staff has formed a
Storm Drain Blue Ribbon
Committee of community
members to help develop a
revised plan for financing the
needed drainage
improvements.
required.
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Natural Environment
N37
Monitor wastewater treatment industry practices
relating to the use of chlorine to disinfect
wastewater.
N38
Provide City input on significant proposals for
air quality legislation and state implementation
plans.
Assist the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District (BAAQMD) in its efforts to achieve
compliance with existing air quality regulations.
Public Works
City Manager
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Gathering information for
upcoming goals determination.
This is an ongoing task.
This is an ongoing project.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N40
Expand the use of alternative fuels for City
vehicles and establish a program to encourage
expanded use of such fuels in private vehicles.
To support this program, encourage the
development of alternative fuel infrastructure
(for instance, electric plug-ins) in parking
facilities and other key locations around the city.
Public Works Ongoing Utilities staff is working with
Public Works Staff to design
and install a new City CNG
fueling station at the MSC.
The new CNG station will
include a publicly-accessible
dispenser. This project is
currently in design phase, and
construction should begin in
the Fall of 2002. In 2002-03,
PWD Equip. Mgt. intends to
begin seeking Support for the
relocation of the City’s existing
CNG compressor station to a
location in the downtown area,
preferably at Fire Station #1.
Utilities is also providing
funding assistance for EV
parking stalls in the new
downtown parking garages.
Existing Funding in the Gas
Capital Budget is $400,000.
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N41
Support legislative programs that result in the
removal of the oldest and dirtiest vehicles on the
roadway.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
Equipment Management has budget.
pursued the purchase oif
Alternatively fueled vehicles
(AFV’s). The current budget
situation has forced the
postponement of most 2002-03
General Fund vehicle and
Equipment purchases, but for
those vehicles that are
replaced, the focus will be on
procuring CNG and propane
fueled units (including medium
and heavy duty tracks). The
construction of the new
"Integrated Fueling Facility"
will allow expansion of the
variety of fuels used, which
will allow an increase in usage
of AFV’s. As soon as the new
fueling facility is completed,
Equipment Management plans
an aggressive expansion of the
biodiesel program.
N42
Require all new wood-burning stoves or fireplace
inserts to comply with EPA-approved standards.
N43
Provide a homeowner handout outlining low
emission alternatives to wood-burning stoves or
fireplaces.
Planning and Completed An ordinance prohibiting new N/A; completed project.
Community wood burning fireplaces was
Environment adopted by the City Council.
N44
Public Works Ongoing Commenced in the Fall 1999 Funds in approved operating
and now ongoing,budget.
Develop public information programs to educate
the public on Best Management Practices in the
use of wood burning appliances, including
reduction of wood burning during critical
periods of poor air quality.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Fire Funds in approved operating
continues to work with the budget.
Environmental Compliance
Division of the Public Works
Department to develop and
implement these programs.
Flyers describing restrictions
and Best Management
Practices are provided to
applicants for new construction
and to homeowners for existing
wood burning appliances.
Periodic reminders are
published to heighten
awareness during critical air
quality periods.
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Natural Environment
N45
Recommend revisions to proposed projects as
needed to reduce air quality impacts, including
improvements that reduce single occupant
vehicle use.
Policy N45
Continually evaluate and revise forecasts for
electric power demand. Pursue adequate low cost
supplies to meet this demand by participating in
cost-effective programs offered by Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) or other
suppliers and marketers of energy.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing task.
Community
Environment
Electric Fund Ongoing
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N46
Provide information to all user groups about: 1)
commonly used hazardous materials; 2) more
environmentally friendly alternatives; and 3) safe
recycling and disposal methods.
Fire Ongoing
CPAU continues to develop Funds in approved operating
and revise forecasts for electric budget of $46 million to cover
power demand. CPAU is costs for purchase of
pursuing adequate low cost commodity.
supplies to meet this demand
by participating in cost-
effective programs offered by
Western Area power
Administration or other
suppliers and marketers of
energy. Palo Alto is
participating with NCPA in
evaluation of the development
of additional generation
resources. An additional
purchasing objective is to
manage risk. Staff has
developed interim risk
management policies,
guidelines, and procedures and
is developing a comprehensive
risk management program that
will be presented to Council
later this year.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
This is an ongoing task. Fire
and the Environmental
Compliance Division of the
Public Works Department
continue to develop and
distribute information to the
public, including use of
brochures, pamphlets, and
direct meetings, and postings
on City’s website. In 2001 Fire
contributed 0.5 FTE staff time
tO special assignment to the
City Manager’s Office to
continue work on the City’s
Sustainability Plan. Multiple
departments continue to
participate in this effort.
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N47
Continue City permitting procedures for
commercial and industrial storage, use, and
handling of hazardous materials.
N48
Continue sponsoring a regular household
hazardous waste collection event.
N49
Study the relative costs, advantages, and
disadvantages of joining the regional household
hazardous waste program operated by the Santa
Clara County Department of Environmental
Health.
N50
Continue the program that allows small quantity
generators to dispose of hazardous waste at cost.
N51
Regularly review the landfill fee structure to
ensure that it encourages a reduction in solid
waste disposal.
Improve City composting practices and continue
promoting a household composting program.
Continue to develop source separation programs
for recyclable solid waste materials for all waste
generators.
N54
Continue to develop long-term solid waste
management programs that include safe and
environmentally sound disposal methods such as
the SMART Station.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Fire
continues to implement this
through its annual compliance
inspection program and its
participation in the
Development Center.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Staff currently participates in Continued participation would
standing County wide
household hazardous waste
committee. Staff is reviewing
whether to continue to
participate.
require additional funding,
based upon level of usage.
This is an ongoing task.
Public Works Ongoing
Public Works Ongoing Funds in approved operating
budget.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task, which Additional funding will be
includes review of programs required for any new programs.
which will extend the life of
the landfill.
N55
Maintain and expand the use of the Recycling
Center at the City’s refuse disposal area.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Public Works Ongoing This is an ongoing task.Additional funds may be
rquired to add new programs.
Public Works Ongoing Plans for a permanent facility Additional funds will be
are in process,required.
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Natural Environment
N56
Participate in appropriate public forums to
ensure that future activities at large commercial
airports in the region do not negatively effect
noise levels in Palo Alto.
N57
Encourage the Joint Powers Board to pursue
technologies to reduce train whistle noise in
communities served by CalTrain.
N58
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.
Joint Powers Board has
reduced train noise through
whistle modification. A
feasibility study of "four-
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Continue to work to reduce noise impacts
created by events and activities taking place in
adjoining communities.
quadrant gates" is underway to
assess further noise reduction.
City Manager Ongoing This is an ongoing task,
including continued
implementation of the
Shoreline settlement agreement
and the pursuit of a regional
solution to San Francisco
Airport noise issues. Staff will
continue to monitor Shoreline
Amphitheater sound levels.
N59
Evaluate the feasibility of adopting noise criteria
in the purchase of new City vehicles and
equipment.
Public Works Ongoing
Funds in approved operating
budget.
This is an ongoing task. Funds in approved operating
Specifications for the purchase budget.
of new equipment include
sound level criteria that exceed
the requirements imposed by
the City’s noise ordinance.
N60
Update the Noise Ordinance to provide for clear
interpretation of the regulations, and to review
the appropriateness of existing standards. Strictly
enforce the Noise Ordinance.
Police Ongoing This is an ongoing task. During Additional funds will be
FY 01-02, regulations
governing construction noise
were revised to prohibit noise
on Sundays and holidays.
Proactive enforcement has
been expanded, with the ability
of Community Service Officers
to now issue administrative
citations.
required at the point that a
complete revision of the Noise
Ordinance is undertaken.
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N61
Evaluate changes to the Noise Ordinance to
reduce the impact of leaf blower noise.
Police Ongoing Staff is continuing to certify
gardeners as per the June 2000
changes to the Noise
Ordinance regarding leaf
blowers. Technology that was
expected to support the
complete ban of gas-powered
leaf blowers by July 1, 2002 is
not yet available.
Funds in approved operating
budget ($17,220) fund an
hourly Community Service
Officer position that is
responsible for certifying
gardeners and primary
enforcement of the ordinance
regulations. The Police
Department is requesting the
conversion of this position to
permanent status in the 02-03
Proposed Budget.
N62
Implement gas and electric rate structures that
encourage energy conservation and that are in
balance with other rate-making objectives, such
as providing competitive rates. Set rates to
achieve a balance between actual service costs,
market prices, and the goal of promoting
conservation and efficient use. Continue to
provide a baseline service rate.
Implement energy efficiency programs.
N64
Encourage establishment of public education
programs addressing energy conservation and
efficiency.
Electric Fund
Electric Fund
Ongoing
Ongoing
Rate structures continue to
reflect conservation pricing in
the form of an inverted rate
structure, that includes a
baseline allowance. This
structure applies ascending
prices for rising usage levels.
This is an ongoing task. It is
part of the Utilities Public
Benefits Plan approved by
Council. Consultant contracts
have been executed and
marketing plans and materials
have been developed for
programs effective from 2002
through 2003.
Existing Funds in sales
revenue.
Existing funds in operating
budget of 2.3 million combined
in gas and electric Public
Benefits budget.
N65
Electric Fund Ongoing Public education addressing Existing funds in operating
energy conservation continues budget of 2.3 million combined
through the use of bill inserts,in gas and electric Public
the Utilities web site, customer Benefits budget.
contacts, and other sources of
information available to the
public.
Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation
measures into construction, maintenance, and
City operation and procurement practices.
Public Works Ongoing Staff will continue to
incorporate effective energy
conservation measures into the
specifications and scope of
service for City contracts and
services.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Natural Environment
N66
Incorporate state and federal energy efficiency
standards and policies in relevant City codes,
regulations and procedures.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing practice.
Energy efficiency compliance
is mandated by the State of
California.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N67
Provide information and advice on the use of
alternative energy technologies, including the
relative costs and benefits of different types of
fuel, to all customers.
Electric Fund Ongoing The Utilities have an on-going
photovoltaic program that
provides residents with
information on the costs and
benefits of this alternative fuel
source. Incentives are also a
component. In addition, the
Utilities have an on-going
green pricing program
available to customers who
prefer to pay a premium that
goes toward the development
of renewable generation
resources.
N68
Monitor other utilities that successfully use
alternative energy sources and seek funding for
similar projects that would be appropriate in Palo
Alto.
N69
Electric Fund Ongoing
Existing funds in operating
budget of 2.3 million combined
in gas and electric Public
Benefits budget.
supply portfolio evaluation in
proposed operating budget of
$65,000.
Alternative energy supplies are Existing funds for electric
being evaluated along with all
supply alternatives for
developing the electric supply
portfolio plan that will be
presented to Council later this
year. Staff presented initial
findings to the Council this
year.
Strictly enforce Uniform Building Code seismic
safety restrictions.
N70
Continue to provide incentives for seismic
retrofits of structures in the University Avenue/
Downtown area.
N71
Allow development rights achieved through
seismic upgrading of specified sites to be
transferred to designated eligible receiver sites.
Planning and Ongoing Implemented as an ongoing Funds in approved operating
Community program budget.
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
This is an ongoing project.
This is an ongoing project.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Planning and
Community
Environment
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N72
Revise the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
to recognize seismic, geologic, and soil related
hazards.
N73
Require preparation of a report from a
engineering geologist that reviews geologic,
soils, and engineering reports for development in
hazard areas. Establish appropriate fees to cover
the cost of this review.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part
of the Zoning Ordinance
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
Public Works Ongoing
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N74
Review and update, as appropriate, City code
requirements for excavation, grading, and filling
to ensure that they conform to currently accepted
standards. Recover the cost of this work through
grading permit fees.
N75
Establish a standardized process for evaluating
the impacts of development on the storm
drainage system.
N76
Implement the requirements of FEMA relating to
construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas as
illustrated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Public Works 0-7
Ongoing
Staff requires engineering Funds in approved operating
reports for hazard areas as part budget.
of the Development Review
process. This is an ongoing
task.
Revised grading ordinance and N/A.
revised fee schedule became
effective July 1, 1999.
This project is planned for a Additional funding will be
future year.required.
Public Works 0-7 Public Works reviews all new Funds in approved operating
construction and building budget.
improvements for compliance
with flood hazard regulations
as part of the City’s permit
process. Revised Flood
Insurance Rate Map was
adopted by Council in June
1999. Staff will modify the
Cityfs flood hazard regulations
to reflect new or revised FEMA
floodplain management
requirements, as the need
arises.
N77
Regularly review and update the Palo Alto
Foothills Fire Management Plan and the fire
emergency evacuation provisions in the City’s
Emergency Management Plan.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The Funds in approved operating
most recent review was budget.
completed in 2001. The City’s
Emergency Management Plan
is now posted on the City’s
internet site.
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Natural Environment
N78
Provide public education on fire safety, including
evacuation routes and guidelines for clearance of
landscaping and other hazards around structures.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. New
information has been posted on
the City’s Internet site
regarding home safety, winter
preparedness, portable heater
safety, Christmas tree safety
and asbestos in the home.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
N79
Minimize fire hazards by implementing low
density zoning in wild land fire hazard areas.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning
Commission in mid to late
2002. The Update is
anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003.
N80
Evaluate measures for consolidation of services
with other jurisdictions and automatic or mutual
aid agreements with other jurisdictions to
improve efficiencies.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The
fire department has updated
three automatic aid
agreements. The department
continues to work through the
Santa Clara County Fire
Chiefs’ Association on the
development of a regional
training facility.
The Police Department
continues its joint SWAT Team
with Mountain View; provides
animal control services by
contract to the cities of
Mountain View, Los Altos and
Los Altos Hills; participates on
regional task forces such as the
Rapid Enforcement Allied
Computer Team (REACT);
will continue to investigate the
possibility of joint property/
evidence storage and providing
9-1-1 communication services
to other agencies.
Funds in approved operating
budget for existing programs
for both Fire and Police
Department. The Police
Department may require
additional funding to expand
services, but may be offset by
contractual arrangements with
other agencies.
N81
Regularly update and distribute the City of Palo
Alto Emergency Management Plan, including
the earthquake, flood, and fire emergency
evacuation plans. Consult with the Palo Alto
Unified School District in updating the Plan.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. Copies Funds in approved operating
of the Emergency Management budget.
Plan are available at all library
branches, fire stations, within
each City department and on
the Internet.
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N82
Initiate public education programs that strongly
encourage that each household in the City is
prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours after a
major earthquake. Update and distribute the
City’s earthquake preparedness guide, "Living
with Our Faults."
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The Funds in approved operating
earthquake preparedness guide budget.
continues to be distributed at
disaster fairs and homeowner
association presentations. It is
also posted on the Interact on
the Emergency Section of the
Fire Department’s website. Fire
continues to meet upon request
with neighborhood
associations.
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Transportation
T1
Encourage infill, redevelopment, and re-use of
vacant or underutilized parcels employing
minimum density requirements that are
appropriate to support transit, bicycling, and
walking.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This project is planned as a part Funds in approved operating
of the Zoning Ordinance budget.
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update and is scheduled for
review by Planning &
Transportation Commission in
mid to late 2002. The Update
is anticipated to be complete in
the year 2003. Rezoning of
specific parcels will occur
subsequent to the ZOU.
T2
Promote mixed use development to provide
housing and commercial services near
employment centers, thereby reducing the
necessity of driving.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
budget.
Locate higher density development along transit
corridors and near intermodal transit stations.
Planning and
Community
Environment
3-7 This project is planned as a part Funds for the Zoning
of the Zoning Ordinance
Update. The Work Program
for the Zoning Ordinance
Update was approved by
Council in the year 2000. The
Update is anticipated to be
complete in the year 2003.
Rezoning of specific parcels
will occur subsequent to the
ZOU.
Ordinance Update in approved
operating budget. Additional
funding will be required for
subsequent rezoning of parcels.
T4
Consider the use of additional parking fees and
tax revenues to fund alternative transportation
projects.
T5
Work with private interests such as the Chamber
of Commerce and major institutions to develop
and coordinate trip reduction strategies.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This is being implemented.
Preparation of a Nexus Study
as the basis for a citywide
transportation impact fee to be
proposed for implementation in
year 2003/04.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Created Commute Coordinator Funds in approved operating
position. A citywide Travel budget.
Demand Management
Program, Way2Go, is
underway in collaboration with
private sector employers.
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T6
Expand Palo Alto’s car pooling incentive
programs.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing The City Travel Demand
Management Program,
Way2Go, is developing
rideshare incentives such as
sponsorship of several
vanpools and coordination with
the carpool match programs or
rides for Bay Area commuters.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T7
Encourage the Palo Alto Unified School District
to use parking fees, regulations, and education to
discourage students from driving to school.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing task.
Transportation Division staff
works with teachers and
parents continuously and
children and school
administrators to induce a shift
to alternative modes of travel.
The PAUSD shares in the cost
of city shuttle service to Gunn
High School.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T8
Create a long-term education program to change
the travel habits of residents, visitors and
workers by informing them about transportation
alternatives, incentives and impacts. Work with
the Palo Alto Unified School District and with
private interests such as the Chamber of
Commerce to develop and implement this
program.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing A Commute Coordinator has Funds in approved operating
been hired and development of budget.
a Travel Demand Management
Program is underway.
Extensive efforts are underway
citywide to induce a shift in
alternative modes of travel.
These include bicycle safety
training for all ages, the
Way2Go travel alternatives
website, Walk Your Children to
School Day, Bike to Work Day
and similar initiatives.
T9
Support the development of regional on-line
transportation information services to provide
current information on transit, parking, and
roadway conditions, as well as computerized trip
planning. Provide information kiosks at
locations such as University and California
Avenues.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing The VTA Long Range Plan
Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) contains
Traveler information projects
for Palo Alto. The
Transportation Division has
implemented a multimodel
travel alternative website,
Way2Go.
Additional funds will be
required.
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T10
Expand the range of City services that can be
received via computers or through the mail.
Administrative
Services
Department
Ongoing In addition to the currently
available public access
applications on the Internet
which are creek level
monitoring system, electronic
RFP postings,online job
listings rolling blackout
information blockfinder,
numerous Emergency Services
publications including
Community Services ’Enjoy’
catalog, Interactive map
facility, Infrastructure project
information, Sustainability
web site, Neighbourhood
traffic calming project site,
Community Services Family
Resource Center web site,
access to Library catalogs, new
public access PCs at library
branches, and Emergency
Operating Center-ERIC.
Additional applications either
currently or soon to be
available include: permit
tracking via Internet, on-line
class registration, increasing
reliability for Web access, and
Utilities on-line inquiry and
payment submittals.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Policy T10
Encourage amenities such as seating, lighting,
and signage at bus stops to increase rider comfort
and safety.
Promote private delivery services to reduce the
necessity of driving.
Policy T11
Support efforts to integrate train, bus, and shuttle
schedules at multi-modal transit stations to make
public transit more time efficient.
T12
Encourage telecommuting, satellite office
concepts, and work-at-home options.
Public Works
Human
Resources
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
City is working with VTA
regarding responsibilities for
shelter maintenance.
Lunchtime Trip Reduction
booklet completed and
provided to all City employees
in Fall 1998.
This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division
involving formal and informal
coordination with Caltrain
staff.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Human
Resources
Ongoing Ongoing programming and
training to be enhanced.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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Policy T12
Support efforts to decrease wait times for
intercity transit to a maximum of 20 minutes
between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Design for a
maximum wait time of 12 minutes for intra-city
transit, if feasible.
In two phases, establish a jitney bus system
similar to Stanford University’s Marguerite
Shuttle.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
0-2
This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division
involving coordination with
transit operators in the Palo
Alto area.
The local shuttle bus system
began service in November
1999. Ridership on the system
will reach a projected 150,000
boardings by the end of 2002.
Planning is underway for
conversion of this service to
alternative fuels.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T14
In two phases, pursue development of the
University Avenue Multi-modal Transit Station
conceptual plan based on the 1993-94 design
study. (Also see L-25)
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 Conceptual plan and design
development for this project
began in January 2000 under
joint City-Stanford auspices.
Implementation of the
Multimodal Transit Station
Plan is contingent upon
funding. Feasibility Study has
been completed and federal
funds for environmental
assessment and preliminary
engineering have been
obtained.
Additional funding will be
required in future years for
further engineering and
implementation.
T15
Improve the environment at the University
Avenue Multi-modal Transit Station, including
connecting tunnels, through short-term
improvements and regular maintenance.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 This is an ongoing project of
the Transportation Division,
which involves coordination
with Caltrain and the Valley
Transportation Agency (VTA)
to make continuing short term
improvements at the station
and transit center.
Funding is anticipated from
Measure A.
T16
Evaluate the extension of a light rail line along
E1 Camino Real from Mountain View through
Palo Alto to Menlo Park.
T17
Support CalTrain electrification and its extension
to downtown San Francisco.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
Ongoing
This project is planned for a
future year.
This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division.
Additional funding will be
required.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
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T18
Develop and periodically update a
comprehensive bicycle plan.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 A draft Bicycle Master Plan
has been completed in
consultation with the Palo Alto
Bicycle Advisory Committee.
The final report will be
presented to Council in early
summer 2002.
Funding of improvements
would require additional
funding in future years.
T19
Develop, periodically update, and implement
street, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities programs
that identify and prioritize critical pedestrian and
bicycle links to parks, schools, retail centers, and
civic facilities.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T20
Periodically produce a local area bicycle route
map, jointly with adjacent jurisdictions.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-2 The City will produce a new
bicycle route map in
conjunction with the bicycle
plan project (see T-18)
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T21
Study projects to depress bikeways and
pedestrian walkways under Alma Street and the
CalTrain tracks and implement if feasible.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7 Design work is underway or
has been completed on the
Embarcadero Bridge Bicycle
Path, the Homer
Undercrossing, and improving
the California Avenue Bicycle
and Pedestrian. Undercrossing.
Additional funds will be
required for implementation of
new bicycle and pedestrian
undercrossings.
T22
Implement a network of bicycle boulevards,
including extension of the southern end of the
Bryant Street bicycle boulevard into Mountain
View. (Also see T-19)
Policy T22
Improve amenities such as seating, lighting,
bicycle parking, street trees, and interpretive
stations along bicycle and pedestrian paths and
in City parks to encourage walking and cycling
and enhance the feeling of safety.
T23
Develop public sidewalks and bicycle facilities
in Stanford Research Park and other employment
areas.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7 This will be addressed in the Additional funds will be
bicycle plan update,required.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing Lighting assessment of all Additional funds will be
Community Centers and parks required for additional
is completed. Johnson Park amenities.
lighting improvement project is
complete. Tree maintenance is
an onging task. Benches were
installed along open space
trails and paths.
Public Works 0-7 This project is planned for
future years and with
development activity.
Additional funding will be
required.
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T25
T24
Provide adequate outside through-lane widths
for shared use by motorists and bicyclists when
constructing or modifying roadways, where
feasible.
Evaluate the design of a Bay-to-Foothills path.
T26
Complete development of the Bay Trail and
Ridge Trail in Palo Alto.
Public Works Ongoing Staff continues to incorporate Funds in approved operating
adequate outside through-lane budget.
widths when constructing or
modifying roadways. The Page
Mill/Hanover Intersection and
Arastradero Road Bike Lane
projects include these
modifications.
Planning and 0-7 This is planned for a future Additional funds will be
T27
Work with CalTrain, Amtrak, and public bus
operators to expand bicycle storage on public
transit vehicles during both peak and off-peak
hours.
T28
Community year.required.
Environment
Community Ongoing
Services
This is an ongoing activity. Funds in approved operating
Staffhas worked with Stanford budget.
University with the
development of alignments of
trails connecting Sand Hill
Road trails with Alpine Road
trails, and trails along Stanford
Avenue with trails in the
Arastradero Preserve.
Planning and Ongoing
Community
Environment
Public Works 0-7
This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division.
Annually streets are selected
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
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.
for maintenance using the
City’s Pavement Management
System software. The bike
lanes associated with the
selected streets are maintained
at the same standard as the
portion of the street used by
motor vehicles.
budget.
T29
Provide regular maintenance of off-road bicycle
and pedestrian paths, including sweeping, weed
abatement, and pavement maintenance.
Ta0
Develop cooperative programs with the City and
businesses to keep sidewalks clean in the
University Avenue and California Avenue
business districts, and other centers.
Public Works Ongoing
Public Works Ongoing
This is an ongoing task.
Continuing work with
Chamber of Commerce to
identify funding mechanism.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Additional funding will be
required.
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Test the Urban Design Guide emphasis on the
use of alleyways for pedestrian- and bicycle-only
use. Allow controlled vehicle access for loading
and unloading where no alternatives exist.
Policy T31
Evaluate smoothing and slowing traffic flow in
commercial areas by reducing through-traffic
lanes and trading the area for improved turning
lanes, landscaping, and bicycle lanes.
Ta2
Improve pedestrian crossings with bulb outs,
small curb radii, street trees near corners,
bollards, and landscaping to create protected
areas.
Develop comprehensive roadway design
standards and criteria for all types of roads.
Emphasize bicycle and pedestrian safety and
usability in these standards.
Ta4
Establish procedures for considering the effects
of street modifications on emergency vehicle
response time.
T35
Consider increased public transit, a shuttle, and
other traffic and parking solutions to ensure safe,
convenient access to the Stanford Shopping
Center/Medical Center area.
Planning and 3-7
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
Planning and
Community
Environment
Public Works 0-7
Ongoing
Fire Ongoing
0-7
This project is planned for a Additional funds will be
future year.required.
This project is planned for a Additional funds will be
future year.required.
This is an ongoing task.Funds in approved operating
budget.
This project is planned for a Additional funding will be
future year.required.
This is an ongoing activity. The Funds in approved operating
Police and Fire Departments budget.
review and provides feedback
to Transportation regarding
proposed traffic calming
projects. Fire continues to
evaluate alternative traffic
calming devices that will
enhance emergency response
times.
Transit and parking Additional funds may be
improvements are incorporated required from Stanford.
into the approved Stanford
Sand Hill Corridor projects and
are being implemented by
Stanford University.
Planning and
Community
Environment
T36
Extend Sand Hill Road to E1 Camino Real and
construct related improvements consistent with
neighborhood and community interests. Do not
extend Sand Hill Road to Alma Street.
Planning and N/A This project has been
Community completed.
Environment
N/A; completed project.
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Policy T36
Make new and replacement curbs vertical where
desired by neighborhood residents.
T37
Provide safe, convenient pedestrian, bicycle, and
shuttle connections between the Stanford
Shopping Center and Medical Center areas and
future housing along the Sand Hill Road
corridor, the University Avenue Multi-modal
Transit Station, Downtown Palo Alto, and other
primary destinations.
Public Works
Planning and
Community
Environment
N/A
0-7
This is ongoing practice when
resurfacing an entire street
when desired by neighborhood
residents.
Pedestrian, bike and shuttle
improvements have been
incorporated into the approved
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Additional funds will be
required.
Policy T37
Where sidewalks are directly adjacent to curbs
and no planting strip exists, explore ways to add
planting pockets with street trees to increase
shade and reduce the apparent width of wide
streets.
T38
Implement computerized traffic management
systems to improve traffic flow when feasible.
Stanford Sand Hill Corridor
project. Improvement of the
path between E1 Camino and
the Transit Station is being
planned as part of the
Multimodal Transit Center
conceptual plan.
Public Works
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
0-7
This project is planned for a
future year.
Evaluation of the existing
traffic signal system has been
completed. System
improvements wll be subject to
Council approval. A traffic
signal system upgrade has
begun which will provide
capabilities for more efficient
management of traffic flow.
Additional funding will be
required.
Additional funds will be
required.
T39
Maintain the current program of not adding
traffic signals on: Alma Street north of Lytton
Avenue and south of Channing Avenue, on
Middlefield Road north of Lytton Avenue and
south of Channing Avenue to Embarcadero
Road.
Evaluate the feasibility of changes to Palo Alto’s
through track routes and weight limits to
consider such issues as relationship to
neighboring jurisdictions, lower weight limits,
increased number of routes, and economic and
environmental impacts.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
0-7
This is an ongoing task.
This program is planned for a
future year.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Additional funds will be
required.
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T41
The following roadways are designated as
residential arterials. Treat these streets with
landscaping and other visual improvements to
distinguish them as residential streets. 1)
Middlefield Road (between San Francisquito
Creek and San Antonio Road). 2) University
Avenue (between San Francisquito Creek and
Middlefield Road). 3) Embarcadero Road
(between Alma Street and West Bayshore Road).
4) Charleston/Arastradero Roads (between
Miranda Avenue and Fabian Way).
T42
Use landscaping and other improvements to
establish clear "gateways" at the points where
University Avenue and Embarcadero Road
transition from freeways to neighborhoods.
T43
Establish a Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program to implement appropriate traffic
calming measures. Consider using development
fees as a funding source for this program.
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7 Feasibility study for calming
traffic on residential arterials
(Phase 1) from Embarcadero
Road has been completed.
Design and construction of
improvements along
Embarcadero Road and further
feasibility studies for
remaining streets will be
subject to Council direction.
Additional funding will be
required for studies on
Middlefield, University, and
Charleston, and to implement
findings.
T44
Evaluate changing Homer and Channing
Avenues to two-way streets with or without
redevelopment of the Palo Alto Medical
Foundation campus.
T45
Provide adult crossing guards at school crossings
that meet adopted criteria.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
0-7
This project is planned for a
future year.
Additional funds will be
required.
The Neigbhorhood Traffic Funds for neighborhood traffic
Calming Program was calming and citywide traffic
approved by Council in April impact fee are included in the
2001 and is being implemented approved budget.
citywide. A citywide traffic
impact fee analysis is
underway.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Police
0-2
Ongoing
To be completed as part of
Phase II, PAMF/SOFA
Coordinated Area Plan study.
Additional funding will be
required.
This is an ongoing task Funds in proposed operating
accomplished through a formal budget ($197,133). Because
process involving the City/PAUSD does not contribute
School Traffic Safety any funding for crossing
Committee that is comprised of guards, the budget to provide
PTA, PAUSD, Police and these services increases
Transportation staff. A vendor annually.
continues to provide adult
crossing guard services at a
total of 20 locations.
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T46
Encourage extensive educational programs for
the safe use of bicycles, mopeds, and
motorcycles, including the City-sponsored
bicycle education programs in the public schools
and the bicycle traffic school program for
juveniles.
Fire Ongoing This is an ongoing task in the
Fire, and Police Departments
and the Transportation
Division. In addition,
pedestrian safety training is
being provided to kindergarten,
1st and 2nd graders. Fire
continues to provide a Bicycle
Safety Program for all 3rd, 5th
and 6th graders. Bicycles
continue to be licensed at two
middle schools, the Bicycle
Safety Fair, and local bike
shops. A request for
legislation requiring point of
sale registration of bicycles
statewide was sent to local
representatives. The Police
Department assists with annual
bike rodeos at every
elementary school in the City.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T47
Utilize engineering, enforcement, and
educational tools to improve traffic safety on
City roadways.
Police Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The Existing funds in proposed
Traffic Team will continue operating budget. Additional
proactive enforcement, and funds will be required for
will develop and implement engineering and for any new
traffic safety plans for schools programs or services.
in FY 02-03. Transportation
has submitted a grand funding
request to CalTrans that, if
approved, would include the
installation of new speed
monitoring units at 2-4 school
sites.
T48
Monitor Santa Clara County’s paratransit
program to assess its adequacy.
T49
Implement a comprehensive program of parking
supply and demand management strategies for
Downtown Palo Alto.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing task of the Funds in proposed operating
Community Transportation Division.budget.
Environment
Police Ongoing This is an ongoing task through Existing funds in proposed
the enforcement of color zone
parking in the downtown area.
Construction of new parking
structures is scheduled to begin
in 2002. Contingency parking
plans to be used during
construction are being finalized
and will begin to be enforced.
A residential permit parking
program in neighborhoods
adjacent to Downtown will be
considered in 2003.
operating budget. Additional
funds will be required for
implementation of a residential
parking permit program or any
additional new programs.
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TS0
Continue working with merchants, the Chamber
of Commerce, neighbors, and a parking
consultant to explore options for constructing
new parking facilities or using existing parking
more efficiently.
T51
Work with merchants to designate dedicated
employee parking areas.
T52
Evaluate options to ensure maximum use of the
City parking structures in the University Avenue/
Downtown and California Avenue areas.
Staff is working with Public
Works and Transportation to
identify ways to gain more on-
street parking spaces in the
Police 0-7
Downtown area.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing
0-7
This is an ongoing task of the
Transportation Division.
This is an ongoing project of
the Transportation Division.
Existing funds in capital
budget for Phase I of
downtown structures
(University Ave. Parking
District Improvement Bonds:
$36,428,990 and General Fund
Certificates of Deposit:
$2,706,000). Additional
funding will be required for
future phases via voter
approval of a new assessment.
Additionally, funding would be
needed for any new attendant
parking operation.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T53
Discourage parking facilities that would intrude
into adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Ongoing This project will be addressed
as part of the Zoning
Ordinance Update and will be
scheduled for review in early
2003. In the interim, staff has
worked with Downtown
neighborhood groups to
develop a residential permit
parking program proposal that
was submitted to the Planning
and Transportation
Commission..
Funds in approved operating
budget.
T54
Work regionally, and in particular with adjacent
communities, to establish a system of parking
fees that discourages single-occupant vehicle use
and encourages other transportation modes.
T55
Support 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.
Planning and
Community
Environment
Planning and
Community
Environment
0-7
0-7
This project is planned for a Additional funds will be
future year.required.
CalTrans is the lead agency and Funding to be provided by
completion of the project is CalTrans.
dependent upon CalTrans
schedule.
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T56
Implement, as appropriate, the "local action list"
of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District (BAAQMD) and work with the Santa
Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s
CongestionManagementProgram (CMP). Work
with the CMP and other jurisdictions to
implement those actions that require a multi-
jurisdictional effort.
T57
Provide a planting strip and bicycle/pedestrian
path adjacent to Embarcadero Road that is
consistent with the open space character of the
baylands.
T58
Encourage Santa Clara County to relocate the
terminal building away from the Runway 31
clear zone, allowing for construction of a new
terminal.
Planning and Ongoing This is an ongoing project.Funds in approved operating
Community budget.
Environment
Planning and 0-7 This project is planned for a Additional funds will be
Community future year.required.
Environment
Planning and 0-7 This project is planned for a Additional funding will be
Community future year.required.
Environment
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