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City of Palo Alto (ID # 14133)
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/12/2022 Report Type: Information Reports
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Title: Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program
Projects
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
Recommendation
This report is provided for information only and requires no Council action.
Executive Summary
The City Council and Palo Alto community can be proud of the City’s capital improvement
program (CIP). The CIP represents major investments in infrastructure functionality and
sustainability, funded largely through the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan as well as utility rates
and various other sources. The 2022-2026 five-year CIP totaled $720.5 million for 170 projects
as reviewed by the Council in its adoption of the FY 2022 Capital Budget. Since July 2016, the
City has completed 87 individual community-serving projects totaling over$284 million in
improvements.
The CIP also represents a major effort for much of the City workforce. The following table
summarizes the status of all projects for the six-month period of January to June 2022.
Project Type
Active Projects Construction
Phase
(excludes
Recurring)
Completed
One-Time Recurring
Buildings & Facilities 17 9 6 -
Parks & Open Space 9 9 1 1
Streets & Sidewalks 2 8 - -
Traffic & Transportation 8 4 1 -
Airport 4 - 1 -
Electric Fund 18 9 3 2
Fiber Optics Fund 1 2 - -
Gas Fund 2 4 1 -
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Stormwater Management Fund 5 1 - -
Water Fund 4 7 2 -
Wastewater Collection Fund 1 4 1 -
Wastewater Treatment Fund 8 1 2 -
Totals 79 58 18 3
Background
This report provides Council with an update on the status of capital improvement program (CIP)
projects and does not include Internal Service Funds Capital Projects (Information Technology
and Vehicle). Prior to 2016, year-end and mid-year financial reports included very simple status
updates on CIP projects. In contrast, this semiannual report provides more detailed and useful
information for the Council and public regarding general fund and enterprise fund projects that
appear on Council agendas, and will be visible throughout the community.
Discussion
Project Update Organization
The City has a robust capital improvement program, and many individual projects are in
progress at any given time. The 2022-2026 five-year CIP totaled $720.5 million for 170 projects
as reviewed by the Council as part of the Adoption of the FY 2022 Capital Budget. The attached
CIP project tables are intended to provide Council with a quick overview of each project,
including budgetary information, the anticipated completion date, a brief description of the
project scope, the status of the project, and upcoming activities including Council actions. Also
included in the report is a list of all completed projects since the introduction of the
Infrastructure Management System.
Major/Significant Projects Summary
The 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan is a major focus of staff’s capital improvement program
efforts. The following table details the Total Project Budget and Total Actual Expenses through
the second half of Fiscal Year 2022 for the Infrastructure Plan projects.
Significant milestones have been achieved on the Infrastructure Plan projects since June 2020,
even though construction delays occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Highway 101
Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge project was completed in November 2021 and significant progress
has been made on the last phase of the Charleston/Arastradero Corridor Project and on the
Public Safety Building. Current Infrastructure Plan project schedules can be found at
http://www.infrastructure.cityofpaloalto.org/
Council
Infrastructure Plan
Projects
CIP
Number Update Total Project
Budget
Total Actual
Expenses*
New Public Safety
Building PE-15001 Construction is underway with completion
expected in fall 2023.
$118,037,80
4 $56,260,400
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Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Transportation
Implementation Plan
PL-04010
Project on hold pending recent project
evaluation and review of future project
scoping.
$15,276,377 $9,568,815
New Downtown
Parking Garage PE-15007
Council directed staff to look at the
feasibility of partnering with a private
entity to develop new parking using
downtown in-lieu parking fees in
conjunction with housing or other uses,
including the use of City surface lots or
privately held parcels.
$7,188,899 $1,440,311
New California
Avenue Area Parking
Garage
PE-18000 Completed $50,149,954 $48,708,812
Charleston
Arastradero Corridor
Project
PE-13011
Phase 1 & 2 improvements are complete.
Phase 3 construction is underway with
completion expected fall 2022.
$20,788,951 $15,582,850
Fire Station 3
Replacement PE-15003 Completed $10,503,209 $10,583,157**
Highway 101
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Overpass Project
PE-11011 Completed; project closeout in progress $22,962,969 $23,500,391***
Fire Station 4
Replacement PE-18004 A contract for design services was
approved by Council in May 2022. $10,167,779 $315,210
Byxbee Park
Completion PE-18006 On hold pending completion of Baylands
Comprehensive Conservation Plan. $3,699,189 $368,192
Downtown Parking
Guidance System PL-15002
A design/build contract was approved by
Council in August 2021 but could not be
bonded by the Contractor. A new
design/build RFP was issued in June 2022.
$2,815,468 $228,690
Total Project Budget and Total Actual Expenses $261,590,599 $166,556,828
*Expenses as of June 30, 2022
**Includes final settlement with contractor
***Includes final adjustments made due to salaries and benefits
Key considerations for the information presented in the project update tables include:
• Project status information is current as of June 2022
• The individual project tables align with the Capital Improvement Fund categories in the
FY 2022-2026 capital budget: Buildings and Facilities, Parks and Open Space, Streets
and Sidewalks, and Traffic and Transportation. Enterprise Fund projects follow the order
of their respective Fund in the capital budget
• Department Technology Upgrades and Improvements projects and Cubberley Property
Infrastructure Fund projects are included in the Buildings and Facilities table
• Additional project information is available in the FY 2022-2026 capital budget
• Each project table is divided into a section for one-time projects and a section for
recurring projects that have ongoing annual funding
• Budgetary figures include staff oversight costs for projects to which staff costs have
been allocated
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• The table of completed projects, provides a summary of all CIP projects completed since
the Biannual CIP updates to council began in 2016. The data is sorted from most recent
to oldest
Completed Projects
Projects completed in the second half of Fiscal Year 2022, since the last update in December
2021, from January 2022 to June 2022 include the following:
Capital Improvement Fund (general fund)
• Rinconada Park Improvements (PE-08001)
Electric Fund:
• Capacitor Bank Installation (EL-06001)
• Facility Relocation for Caltrain Modernization (EL-17007)
These completed projects do not include the significant amount of annual work completed
under ongoing recurring projects, such as streets and sidewalks repairs, parking lot
maintenance, roofing replacements, and regular maintenance of Utilities assets.
Below are some photos of completed projects:
Rinconada Park Improvements (PE-08001)
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Projects Under Construction
Projects that are currently under construction include the following:
Capital Improvement Fund (general fund):
• Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Project (PE-13011)
• Civic Center Electrical Upgrade and EV Charger Installation (PE-17010)
• Civic Center Waterproofing Study and Repairs (PE-15020)
• Magical Bridge Playground Rubber and Synthetic Turf Resurfacing (PE-21003)
• Municipal Service Center A, B and C Roof Replacement (PF-17000)
• New Public Safety Building (PE-15001)
• Performing Arts Venues Seat Replacement (AC-18000)
Airport Fund
• Airport Apron Reconstruction (AP-16000)
Electric Fund
• Inter Substation Line Protection Relay (EL-17005)
• Rebuild Underground District 24 (EL-10006)
• Substation Physical Security (EL-16003)
Gas Fund
• Gas Main Replacement Project 23 (GS-13001)
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Wastewater Collection Fund
• Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Augmentation Project 30 (WC-17001)
Wastewater Treatment Fund
• Primary Sedimentation Tank Rehabilitation (WQ-14003)
Water Fund
• Water Main Replacement Project 28 (WS-14001)
• Water Tank Seismic System Upgrades (WS-09000)
As described above for completed projects, the list of projects under construction does not
include work currently being conducted under recurring CIP projects.
Below are some photos of projects under construction:
New Public Safety Building (PE-15001)
Public Safety Building Update
The Public Safety Building project made significant progress in Fiscal Year 2022. All decks were
poured, and the building was topped out in June. As of June 2022, construction is 50% complete
and 54% of the project’s construction contingency has been used. Staff continues to coordinate
with the City Auditor, Baker Tilly, on the Public Safety Building Construction Audit by providing
project documents on a monthly basis. Staff is starting to work on procurement packages for
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and will be coming to Council for contract approvals
starting this fall. Additionally, a cross-departmental staff team is meeting monthly to review
and coordinate construction of the Public Safety Building and other projects in the California
Avenue area, with a goal of communicating and mitigating the impacts.
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Boulware Park Improvements Update
The Boulware Park Improvements project is of particular community interest as it will both
improve the existing park and incorporate the Birch Street property acquired by the City in
Fiscal Year 2019 into the park. Design of the project is complete. It is expected to go out to bid
in October 2022, with construction beginning in January or February 2023.
Capital Improvements of Note Implemented by Other Agencies
El Camino Real:
El Camino Real (State Highway 82) is maintained by Caltrans. Pavement Condition Index scores
for El Camino Real are significantly lower than the average for Palo Alto streets. Staff has been
communicating with Caltrans about the upcoming plans to repave El Camino Real from the
Mountain View to Menlo Park borders. Currently, this work is planned for 2023.
Caltrain Electrification:
The majority of construction for Caltrain Electrification in the City of Palo Alto has been
completed, including the installation of all of the foundations, poles and wires for the project
within the City. Construction is continuing at the Paralleling Station near Page Mill Road which
is now scheduled to be complete in fall 2022. In March 2022, Caltrain celebrated the arrival of
the first new electric trains which will begin testing in San Jose and Santa Clara this fall. Pictures
of the new electric trains can be found at https://calmod.org/gallery/. The Caltrain
Electrification Project is scheduled to be complete in fall 2024.
Palo Alto Flood Basin Tide Gate Replacement Project:
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is working on a project to replace the existing
tide gate structures built in 1957. The 90% Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s Estimate (PS&E)
were submitted to Palo Alto in February 2022 for review and comment. Staff provided
comments in March 2022. Valley Water continues to work with the regulatory agencies to
secure the permits required to start construction, which they anticipate will start in September
2023 with completion in 2027.
Resource Impact
Funding for the projects discussed in this report is provided in the Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted
Capital Budget and 2022-2026 Five-Year CIP.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement is conducted separately for each project.
Attachments:
• Attachment A: CIP Biannual Updates
ATTACHMENT A JUNE 2022
Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects
Capital Improvement Fund CIP Projects
Buildings and Facilities Projects
Parks and Open Space Projects
Streets and Sidewalks Projects
Traffic and Transportation Projects
Enterprise Fund CIP Projects
Airport Projects
Electric Projects
Fiber Optics Projects
Gas Projects
Stormwater Management Projects
Wastewater Collection Projects
Wastewater Treatment Projects
Water Projects
List of Completed Projects
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 1 of 8
One‐Time Projects
Animal Shelter
Renovation
(PE‐19002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,843,210 $3,967,759 Public Works Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project installs interim facility improvements to the Animal Shelter that accompany the
agreement for operation of the shelter by Pets in Need approved by City Council in November 2018. The medical
area upgrades and the modular office building are complete. The new kennel addition has been submitted for
building permit. Project was placed on hold following receipt of Pets‐In‐Need's letter providing one‐year
notification of termination of the agreement between Pets‐In‐Need and the City. Public Works and Community
Service Department staff are reviewing the project as negotiations continue on a new agreement.
Automated External
Defibrillator
Replacement
(FD‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$167,019 $237,500 Fire Department Procurement Summer 2022
Project Status: This project replaces the entire complement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
throughout City facilities and emergency response vehicles, which currently totals 93 AEDs. The RFP process was
completed in fall 2021 and the contract is currently underway. The new AEDs have been purchased and will be
deployed in summer 2022.
City Facilities
Assessment and
Record Plan
Management
System
(PE‐20002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $344,687 Public Works Construction Winter 2023
Project Status: The Kitchell Report in 2008 summarized the last City‐wide facility condition assessment. A new
facility condition assessment is warranted per the City’s APWA reaccreditation requirements. All City facilities will
be assessed to bring current the “catch‐up” and “keep up” costs. In addition, an electrification assessment will be
included to help the City reach its sustainability goals for 2030. Staff is evaluating if the current asset management
system can be utilized to meet the needs of an Electronic Records Management System. Council awarded the
contract in April 2022. The Facility Condition and Electrification assessment pilot project at the Municipal Service
Center began in June 2022.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
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City Hall Space
Planning
(PE‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,306 $682,900 Public Works Pre‐Design Fall 2024
Project Status: This project involves space planning to determine future workgroup space needs and programming
for the City Hall office building focused primarily on the areas that will be vacated once the new Public Safety
Building is complete and occupied. The project will include preliminary design of the space following the initial
feasibility phase.
Civic Center
Electrical Upgrade
& EV Charger
Installation
(PE‐17010)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$438,689 $1,016,519 Public Works Design Spring 2023
Project Status: This project installed EV chargers in existing downtown garages and will replace the aging Civic
Center electrical switchgear and motor control centers. Five new dual head EV chargers were installed in the Civic
Center garage. Two new dual head EV chargers were installed in the Bryant Street garage. Six new dual head EV
chargers were installed at the Webster Street garage. EV charger construction was completed in December 2021.
A contract was awarded in June 2021 for the design of the Civic Center switchgear replacement and is currently
underway.
Civic Center Fire
Life Safety
Upgrades
(PE‐18016)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$260,687 $642,681 Public Works Design Spring 2023
Project Status: This project will assess, update, and replace the Civic Center fire alarm system. The fire life safety
system is approaching the end of its useful life. The fire alarm panel and associated equipment need an upgrade
to meet current code requirements. The award of a design‐build contract was approved by Council in June 2021
and design was delayed due to staffing shortages at the design‐build firm. Plans were submitted for permits in
June 2022, and construction is expected to begin in summer 2022.
Civic Center
Waterproofing
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$264,021 $721,546 Public Works Construction Summer 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
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Study and Repairs
(PE‐15020)
Project Status: This project includes a condition assessment of the Civic Center plaza deck structural system. In
late 2016, RDH Building Science, Inc. determined that the expansion joint on the plaza could be repaired. The
scope expanded to include replacing the waterproof coatings on the inside of the plaza perimeter planter boxes.
Construction on the waterproofing joint began in May 2022 and is expected to be completed by September 2022.
Fire Station 4
Replacement
(PE‐18004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$315,210 $10,167,779 Public Works Design Fall 2025
Project Status: This project provides funding to replace Fire Station #4 at the corner of Middlefield Road and East
Meadow Drive. The replacement facility will be based on the prior Replacement Study and Needs Assessment
prepared in 2005. Consultant contract was approved by Council on May 23, 2022 for the first phase of design to
start summer 2022.
Extrication Tool
Replacement
(FD‐22000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $298,200 Fire Department Procurement Fall 2022
Project Status: This project provides funding for the replacement of all extrication tools for the Fire Department.
Extrication tools, also known as "Jaws of Life", are used to rescue victims of car accidents and other emergencies
where the victims are trapped in confined spaces. Some equipment will be purchased in summer 2022, and staff
is working with the Purchasing Department to complete orders for all additional equipment. It is expected to be
in use by fall 2022.
JMZ Renovation
(AC‐18001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,482,539 $4,474,903 Community Services Construction Spring 2024
Project Status: This project provided for the relocation of the Junior Museum and Zoo to Cubberley for two years
while a new JMZ was being built, tenant improvements to the Cubberley Auditorium and then removal of tenant
improvements post‐construction. Construction of the new Junior Museum and Zoo was completed and opened
to the public on November 12, 2021. Staff are working with purchasing to complete orders for final equipment
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 4 of 8
and contracts for some limited improvements. An additional federal grant associated with this CIP funds a portion
of the California Dinosaur’s den to be completed in spring 2024.
Library Automated
Material Handling
LB‐21000
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$106,891 $1,060,300 Library Design Winter 2023
Project Status: This project is to provide the design and construction of three new Automated Material Handling
(AMH) Systems for the College Terrace, Children’s, and Downtown Libraries. AMH systems efficiently sort
returned library materials based on the Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) on the materials. Design is
in process and obtaining planning entitlements. Children’s Library is to be constructed first.
Municipal Service
Center A, B, & C
Roof Replacement
(PF‐17000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,692,733 $2,173,683 Public Works Construction Summer 2022
Project Status: This project will replace the existing MSC roofs. The existing asphalt and gravel roofs have reached
the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. The new roofs will meet current cool roofing codes to optimize
energy efficiency. Council approved a construction contract in June 2021 and construction is expected to be
complete by summer 2022.
Municipal Service
Center Lighting,
Mechanical, and
Electrical
Improvements
(PF‐16006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$983,633 $8,001,422 Public Works Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project replaces original mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems installed in 1966. It also
includes design and construction for office renovations for the Zero Waste group. In 2019, a single bid for the site‐
wide mechanical and electrical upgrades exceeded the available budget. Additional funding was added for FY 2020
and design revisions were needed to better prepare the site for future electrification. A new contract with the
design consultant was awarded on June 20, 2022 to fund the design revisions.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
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New Downtown
Parking Garage
(PE‐15007)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,440,311 $7,188,899 Public Works Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project was intended to provide a new parking structure in the University Avenue commercial
area at existing Parking Lot D at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Waverley Street. The project received ARB
approval in July 2018. In February 2019, the City Council certified the EIR by adopting the Resolution and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Record of Land Use Action was also approved. As part of the
FY 2021 budget strategy, all Capital Improvement Fund funding has been removed and only the downtown parking
in‐lieu fee funding remains for this project. In December 2021, Council directed staff to look at the feasibility of
partnering with a private entity to develop new parking using downtown in‐lieu parking fees in conjunction with
housing or other uses, including the use of City surface lots or privately held parcels.
New Public Safety
Building
(PE‐15001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$56,260,400 $ 118,037,804 Public Works Construction Fall 2023
Project Status: This project will provide a new, modern Public Safety Building (PSB) that will meet essential services
standards and the current and future needs of the public safety departments. The PSB and new garage in the
California Avenue business district are now an integrated project and both are part of the 2014 Council
Infrastructure Plan. Construction on the PSB started in March 2021 and will continue through fall 2023. The
structural concrete columns and decks were completed in June 2022 .
Performing Arts
Venues Seat
Replacement
(AC‐18000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$90,554 $470,600 Community Services Construction Summer 2023
Project Status: This project will replace all the seats in the Community and Children’s Theatres. Staff hired a
consultant to design the seat replacements and ADA upgrades for the Children’s Theater’s portion of the project.
Additional funding was added for FY 2023 to handle the Community Theater portion. A contract for the Children’s
Theater seats replacement was awarded in spring 2022 with construction expected to be complete in fall 2022.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
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Water, Gas,
Wastewater Office
Remodel
(PE‐19001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$307,215 $874,389 Public Works Procurement Fall 2022
Project Status: This project incorporates renovations to the Utilities Water Gas Wastewater (WGW) office space
at the Municipal Service Center (MSC). The current space no longer meets the operational needs of the
department. This project reconfigures the space in a more efficient design for department operations and to
replace aging furniture and finishes. The new work area will include a small reception area, a renovated kitchen
and printer area, additional offices and cubicles, upgrades to the HVAC system, lighting improvements and fire life
safety systems upgrade. The project is currently being solicited for construction bids, and is expected to be
completed by fall 2022.
Recurring Projects
Americans With
Disabilities Act
Compliance
(PF‐93009)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$124,143 $789,821 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides accessibility upgrades to City facilities and equipment. It includes continued
funding for improvements such as path of travel, restrooms, drinking fountains, and counters. An updated ADA
Transition Plan was adopted by Council in June 2021. Staff set up Sharepoint for internal access to the ADA
Transition Plan in order to track and document the City’s progress. Staff will be procuring new software in summer
2022 that will allow staff to identify and log new barriers, track grievances from the public, and update the ADA
Transition Plan Report.
Building Systems
Improvements
(PF‐01003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$40,213 $1,025,091 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and security upgrades for City
facilities. This CIP was partially defunded because of COVID budget cuts. The new cooling tower media replacement
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 7 of 8
originally scheduled for winter 2020 has been delayed until FY 2022. A consultant has been selected to develop
design drawings for the replacement of the Utility Control Center (UCC) generator. A contractor has been selected
for the tennis courts lighting upgrade project. Design drawings for the UCC generator project are complete. The
tennis and pickle ball courts lighting and controls upgrade project was completed in March 2022.
City Facility
Parking Lot
Maintenance
(PE‐09003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$319,943 $308,920 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and walkways at City facilities. No work has been performed at
City facility parking lots in FY 2022.
Cubberley Repairs
(CB‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$104,426 $393,347 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project is for general maintenance needs of the Cubberley campus. Due to a staffing shortage,
no further work has been done in FY 2022. Staff is currently assessing water damage to the gymnasium following
crawlspace flooding in early 2022.
Cubberley Roof
Replacements
(CB‐16002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$58,657 $1,123,020 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at Cubberley Community Center. The project to reroof Wing H
was bid in December 2021. The roof replacement work from the previous year for Wings F and FH was completed
in April 2022. The roof for Wing H is scheduled to be completed in September 2022.
Facility Interior
Finishes
Replacement
(PF‐02022)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$51,273 $708,100 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project improves the interior finishes of City facilities, including flooring, walls, cabinets, paint,
lighting, ceiling tiles, soundproofing, and fixed office furniture, doors, windows, and associated fire/life safety,
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 8 of 8
mechanical, electrical and plumbing code compliance requirements. Remodel of the City Auditor’s Office was
recently completed to create more meeting spaces, transient staff desk stations, and a mother’s nursing room.
Design of modifications to the Revenue Collections office area on Level G will begin in fall 2022.
Police Video
Recording Systems
Replacement
(PD‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$48,482 $193,200 Police Department N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains the Palo Alto Police Department video recording systems used to record
events in the field with up to five in‐car cameras as well as body‐worn cameras (BWC). In‐car units were added to
new vehicles as they came into service in FY 2022 and a local server was upgraded.
Roofing
Replacement
(PF‐00006)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$129,604 $910,744 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at City facilities that have outlived their useful lifespans. The
roof replacement for the Ventura Community Center has been completed. The Animal Shelter roof recoating has
been delayed due to roof modifications required for the current remodel of the facility. Staff is working on the
design for the Peers Park Field House roof replacement. The project to repair the roof and gutter at Mitchell Park
Library has been awarded and is scheduled to be completed by September 2022.
University Avenue
Parking
Improvements
(PF‐14003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$22,265 $197,600 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and parking structures within the University Avenue Downtown
Business Parking District. With the completion of work on Parking Lot C in spring 2019, all University Avenue parking
district lots have been resurfaced and no additional work is planned at this time.
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2022
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One‐Time Projects
Boulware Park
Improvements
(PE‐17005)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$405,776 $4,083,101 Public Works Design Spring 2023
Project Status: This park renovation project was initially planned in FY 2018 but was postponed due to project priorities
and potential purchase of the adjacent AT&T lot located at 3350 Birch Street. In fall 2019, the lot was purchased by
the City. In response to the purchase, the City utilized the funding for the initial renovation project for preliminary
design and outreach for both the existing park and the newly purchased park land. Additional funding was requested
as part of the FY 2021 CIP process to implement park renovations for the existing Boulware Park and the new park land.
In 2020, a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and two community meetings were held to obtain input on
project design. A Park Improvement Ordinance for the improvements was adopted by the City Council in October 2021.
The project is anticipated to go out to bid in fall 2022 and begin construction in winter 2023.
Byxbee Park
Completion
(PE‐18006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$368,192 $3,699,189 Public Works Pre‐Design Spring 2025
Project Status: This project allows for the remaining improvements to Byxbee Park that follows the completion of the
landfill capping work. The Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (BCCP), which is currently undergoing CEQA
analysis, will include recommendations on the scope of the Byxbee Park project. The BCCP and the conceptual plan for
Byxbee Park are anticipated to be completed in summer 2022. The project has been moved to fiscal year 2024 due to
staffing constraints.
Cameron Park
Improvements
(PG‐14002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$136,134 $236,419 Community Services Procurement Winter 2023
Project Status: This project upgrades and renovates safety and accessibility features at Cameron Park with a primary
focus on the park playground. Community meetings were held in May and July 2020 in addition to the Parks and
Recreation Commission discussion in September 2020. A park improvement ordinance was approved by Council in
February 2021. The project went out to bid in May 2022 and construction will start in summer 2022.
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2022
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Cubberley Field
Restroom
(CB‐17002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$190,668 $455,367 Public Works Design Winter 2023
Project Status: This project will install a new restroom in the sports field area of the Cubberley Community Center.
Design for the project started in fall 2018 along with public outreach. A community meeting was held, and the Parks
and Recreation Commission reviewed the project in November 2018. The project design needs to be completed prior
to review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Due to staffing constraints and other priorities, the restroom
installation moved to fiscal year 2023. Staff assessed the feasibility of on‐site utilities connection and reviewed design
and specifications of a prefabricated restroom building to incorporate in the final design for ARB review.
Foothills Nature
Preserve
Boronda Lake
Dock
Replacement
(OS‐18000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $230,700 Public Works Pre‐design Fall 2023
Project Status: This project replaces an aged and deteriorating Boronda Lake Dock located in the Foothills Nature
Preserve. Due to staffing constraints, the design for this project is on hold until fall 2022.
Foothills Nature
Preserve Dam
Seepage
Investigation
and Repairs
(PE‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $32,400 Public Works Pre‐design Spring 2023
Project Status: This project will study a location of historic seepage from the Foothills Nature Preserve Dam at the
sharp bend in the road on the face of the dam. The seepage is very minor, but it appears to be slowly worsening. The
source of the seepage is suspected to be the trench backfill around the pipe that returns shallow groundwater to
Boronda Lake. This project will locate and investigate the pipe and trench backfill material. Due to staffing constraints
and other priorities, this project has been moved to FY 2023.
Magical Bridge
Playground
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$145,782 $891,600 Community Services Construction Winter 2023
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2022
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Rubber and
Synthetic Turf
Resurfacing
(PE‐21003)
Project Status: This project will replace rubberized and synthetic turf surfacing in the playground and will repair or
replace play equipment including swings, climbing net, and playhouse. An IFB was issued in November 2021 and
Council awarded a construction contract in spring 2022. The project construction is anticipated to begin in September
2022.
Ramos Park
Improvements
(PG‐14000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2 $227,772 Community Services Design Spring 2023
Project Status: This project includes safety and accessibility improvements at Ramos Park. The work includes replacing
the existing park playground, benches, drinking fountains, and resurfacing the basketball court playing surface. A Park
Improvement Ordinance (PIO) for these improvements went to the Parks and Recreation Commission in December
2020. Council approved the PIO in spring 2021. The project will go out to bid in summer 2022 and construction is
planned for fall 2022.
Rinconada Park
Improvements
(PE‐08001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,646,247 $9,356,891 Public Works Completed Spring 2022
Project Status: This project provides upgrades to safety, site amenities, playground facilities, a new restroom, irrigation,
drainage, and ADA accessibility improvements at Rinconada Park. These improvements were identified in the
Rinconada Long Range Plan (LRP). Construction started in August 2021 and construction was completed in spring 2022.
A new restroom that was removed from the park improvements from FY 2022 is now planned for design and
construction in FY 2023. According to the LRP, future improvement phases will include improvements to the eastern
half of the park by FY 2026 including pathway improvements, new restroom, ADA upgrades, planting, irrigation,
lighting, and site furnishings. The design and construction of a restroom building with a family changing room and
locker room facilities is anticipated in FY 2024.
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2022
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Recurring Projects
Art in Public
Spaces
(AC‐86017)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$138,347 $1,704,694 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides the ongoing temporary and permanent artworks throughout the City. The FY
2022 budget funded temporary murals at the Public Safety Building construction site, the Code: ART festival in
October, the installation of permanent artworks for the Highway 101 Bike and Pedestrian Bridge, the Junior Museum
and Zoo, the initiation of the King Artist in‐Residence program, and forty Art Lift Microgrant projects throughout the
City. Projects in process include the ongoing King Artist‐in‐Residence including temporary artwork for King Plaza,
completion and installation of permanent artwork for the Charleston‐Arastradero Corridor, and permanent artworks
at the Public Safety Building, design development for permanent artwork at Fire Station 4, as well as a new series of
Art Lift Microgrants, and implementation of the California Avenue Public Art Plan.
Athletic Courts
Resurfacing
(PG‐06001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$13,170 $323,840 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs and resurfaces tennis and basketball courts in various Palo Alto parks. The
basketball court at Ramos Park was re‐lined and new tennis court posts were installed at Greene Middle School in
winter 2022. A contract for resurfacing the tennis courts at Cubberley Community Center and Peers Park was
issued in April 2022. The resurfacing work began in May and the courts at Cubberley Community Center were
completed in June 2022. The resurfacing at Peers Park tennis courts will be completed in early summer 2022.
Benches, Signage,
Walkways,
Perimeter
Landscaping
(PG‐06003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$195,411 $191,000 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project restores and replaces existing benches, signage, fencing, walkways, and landscaping at
various City facilities. In winter 2022, decomposed granite walkways were repaired and leveled at Mitchell Park, Bol
Park, and Seale Park. Athletic court signs were updated and replaced to reflect changes to court shared use rules at
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Mitchell Park. In spring 2022, trash receptacles at Heritage Park and Johnson Park were replaced with sorting
enclosures for landfill, recycling, and compost, and seat bench repairs were performed at Peers Park.
Dog Park
Installation and
Renovation
(PG‐18001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$100 $163,400 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the construction of dog parks at various City parks and facilities that currently
do not have dog parks, as well as renovating existing dog parks. A new dog park will be added at Boulware Park
during the Boulware Park Improvement Project scheduled for fall 2022. A community meeting to discuss enlarging
the dog park at Mitchell Park was held in May and the results will be discussed at a Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting in summer 2022.
Off‐Road Pathway
Resurfacing and
Repair
(OS‐09001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$55,739 $155,657 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project resurfaces failing and broken pathways within the City. Pathways are chosen based on
inspections and resident requests. The Adobe Creek Reach Trail construction was completed with the Highway 101
Pedestrian and Bicycle Overcrossing Project in November 2021. A pedestrian pathway through Hoover Park was
replaced in December 2021. No additional repairs were performed in winter and spring of 2022.
Open Space Lakes
and Pond
Maintenance
(OS‐00002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$31,150 $62,600 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project rehabilitates lakes and ponds in open space nature preserves to protect wildlife habitat
and recreational safety and to meet State Division of Safety of Dams requirements. A new three‐year maintenance
contract was awarded in 2021 which included three phases of vegetation removal once per year. The second pond
servicing for the removal of aquatic vegetation was completed in spring 2022.
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Open Space Trails
and Amenities
(OS‐00001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$513,143 $232,000 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project restores unpaved trails, fences, picnic areas, and campgrounds at Foothills, Baylands,
and Pearson‐Arastradero Nature Preserves. In fall 2021, a new three‐year trail maintenance contract was awarded.
Work performed in the second half of FY 2022 included reconstruction of the Woodland Star trail and clearing of
ditches in Pearson‐Arastradero Preserve, gravel repair around Boronda Lake, bridge repair in Wildhorse Valley, some
fire break maintenance, and gravel repair of the utility yard at Foothills Nature Preserve.
Parks and Open
Space Emergency
Repairs
(PG‐09002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$202,069 $188,500 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces or repairs playgrounds, play yard surfaces, wooden structures, park amenities,
and play equipment in the event of storms, fire, vandalism or structural failure. Playground and pathway repairs
were completed at Peers Park, Mitchell Park, and Johnson Park. Paver repairs near the playground at Johnson Park
was completed in May 2022.
Park Restroom
Installation
(PG‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$16,962 $467,240 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project installs new restrooms at City parks that currently do not have restroom facilities. The
restrooms may be prefabricated. A Park Improvement Ordinance (PIO) for adding a new restroom at Ramos Park
was reviewed and recommended for Council approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission in December 2020.
Council approved the PIO in March 2021. Staff is working on a Ramos Park restroom preliminary design and
preparing the materials for the upcoming ARB review. Due to staffing constraints and other priorities, the restroom
installation is anticipated to occur in summer 2023.
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One‐Time Projects
California Avenue
District Gateway
Signs
(PE‐17004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$21,436 $150,488 Public Works Design Summer 2022
Project Status: This project includes the design and replacement of two existing gateway signs for the California
Avenue business district. Public outreach was completed in winter 2021. The Birch Street off‐ramp sign is scheduled
to be replaced in summer 2022. The California Avenue gateway sign has been put on temporary hold.
Newell Road
San
Francisquito
Creek Bridge
Replacement
(PE‐12011)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,098,507 $18,227,483 Public Works Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project removes and replaces the Newell Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek with a clear
span to allow the channel to convey up to the natural capacity of the San Francisquito Creek, approximately 7,500
cubic feet per second, and improved safety for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. The project is being closely
coordinated with the City of East Palo Alto, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the San Francisquito Creek Joint
Powers Authority (JPA). The design consultant amendment and cooperative agreement with the City of East Palo
Alto were approved by Council in June 2021. Work to advance the design and prepare regulatory permit applications
began in summer 2021. The Bridge Type Selection Report was submitted to Caltrans in September 2021 and approved
in January 2022. Staff continues to work with Santa Clara Valley Water District to amend the funding agreement and
anticipates taking the agreement to Council for approval in fall 2022. The consultant issued the 65% Plans in February
2022 and staff submitted comments in March. The revised 90% Plan Specification & Estimate package was
resubmitted in June 2022.
Recurring Projects
City Bridge
Improvements
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,746 $223,400 Public Works N/A Recurring
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(PE‐20001) Project Status: This project includes bridge inspections, maintenance, repair, and an improvement program over the
next five years. This program will include on‐going inspections to report physical changes to the structures,
recommendations for work to be done, and additional information to meet functional and structural standards in
accordance with industry standards. Staff hired an on‐call structural engineering firm to assist with the bridge
inspection and repair program. Staff prioritized and completed inspections of twenty‐five bridge and culvert
structures in spring 2022. Staff is prioritizing repair projects to complete in FY 2023.
Curb and Gutter
Repairs
(PO‐12001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$339,713 $144,785 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs curbs and gutters uplifted by tree roots. The FY 2021 & FY 2022 Street
Maintenance Projects replaced 640 linear feet of Type A gutter and 40 linear feet of Type B gutter in the second half
of FY 2022.
San Francisquito
Creek Joint
Powers
Authority
Ongoing Creek
Projects
(PE‐22000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $61,000 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides funding for studies and completion of the design for the San Francisquito Creek
Joint Powers Authority (JPA) upstream project including channel widening and Continuing Authority Program Section
205 (CAP 205) study. Completion of the CAP 205 study will make the channel widening components eligible for
federal funding and will help fund the construction of the upstream project and address elements of the JPA’s
comprehensive flood management program.
Sidewalk Repairs
(PO‐89003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$947,768 $622,599 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs and replaces broken and uplifted sidewalks. The program completed all twenty‐
three sidewalk districts in 2017, a thirty‐year (1986–2017) sidewalk repair district cycle. Council approved a sidewalk
assessment contract in November 2017 to evaluate the sidewalk program and assess potential improvements to the
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current district‐based program. Staff used this assessment to compile a list of areas that require prompt action at
varying locations throughout Palo Alto. These priority locations were repaired in FY 2020. Funding was reduced in FY
2022 as part of the FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program budget strategy. Remaining funding will be used to
perform emergency maintenance and spot repairs. The FY 2021 & FY 2022 Street Resurfacing Projects replaced 3,160
square feet of broken and uplifted sidewalks at locations reported through Palo Alto 311 in the second half of FY
2022.
Sign Reflectivity
Upgrade
(PO‐11000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$31,358 $69,800 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes the annual inventorying, upgrading and maintaining of all traffic signs. A list of
signs not meeting the minimum requirement is derived from MUTCD approved Nighttime Visual Inspection surveys.
Due to Covid‐19 and understaffing, there were no new signs identified for reflectivity replacement.
Street Lights
Improvements
(PO‐05054)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$183,186 $112,400 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces streetlights, including poles, pole foundations, luminaires and wiring as needed
to restore or improve street lighting. There were seven knockdown locations, including three with substructure
repairs completed in FY 2022.
Street
Maintenance
(PE‐86070)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$8,556,531 $2,804,686 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes the annual resurfacing, micro‐seal, crack seal, and reconstruction of various city
streets. This project funds the street maintenance work that supports Council’s adopted goal of achieving a citywide
average pavement condition index (PCI) score of 85, representing very good or excellent conditions, by 2019. The
citywide PCI goal of 85 was met at the end of calendar year 2018, and the emphasis has been shifted to maintaining
the 85 score while addressing the remaining streets with PCI scores less than 60. The FY 2022 Street Resurfacing
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Project is under construction and will repave 2.63 lane miles of arterial and residential streets with PCI’s averaging 46
and expecting to complete construction in summer 2022. This will help maintain and improve the City’s Pavement
Condition Index (PCI) beyond its average of 83 and will address many streets whose PCI scores fall below the City’s
minimum goal of 60.
Thermoplastic
Lane Marking
and Striping
(PO‐11001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $101,800 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains the thermoplastic markings on roadways. Thermoplastic lane marking and
striping is incorporated into annual Pavement Preventive Maintenance Projects. No new thermoplastic markings and
striping were installed in the second half of FY 2022.
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One‐Time Projects
Charleston
Arastradero
Corridor Project
(PE‐13011)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$15,582,850 $20,788,951 Public Works Construction Fall 2022
Project Status: This project is part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan. It will reconfigure the Charleston
Arastradero Corridor to provide new landscaped median islands, bulb outs, enhanced bike lanes, traffic signal
improvements, and new street trees to complement the new lane configurations that were approved for
permanent retention. Phase 1 (Arastradero Road between Foothill Expressway to Clemo Avenue) and Phase 2
(Charleston Road from Alma Street to Middlefield Road) were completed in 2020. Phase 3 (Arastradero Road from
Los Palos Avenue to El Camino Real, Charleston Road from El Camino Real to Alma Street and from Middlefield
Road to San Antonio Road) was approved by Council in June 2021. Construction of Phase 3 is ongoing. The
contractor has completed paving East Charleston Road from Middlefield Road to San Antonio Road and West
Charleston Road from El Camino Real to Alma Street. Final striping and median island curbs on West Charleston
Road and East Charleston Road have been completed. The contractor started irrigation and landscaping installation
on East Charleston Road and West Charleston Road in June 2022. Construction is anticipated to be completed by
fall 2022.
Churchill Avenue
Enhanced
Bikeway
(PL‐14000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$315,398 $4,040,908 Office of Transportation Design Fall 2024
Project Status: This project includes planning, design and construction of a shared‐use path along the north side of
Churchill Avenue between the existing shared‐use path at Castilleja Avenue and the Stanford Perimeter Trail. It also
includes intersection improvements at Churchill Avenue and El Camino Real, which will include a new dedicated
westbound right‐turn lane. The project is anticipated to gain PAUSD approval and will go out to bid in early 2023.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by fall 2024.
Churchill Avenue
Alma Street
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$203,918 $5,099,300 Office of Transportation Design Winter 2024
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Railroad Crossing
Safety
Improvements
(PL‐20000)
Project Status: This project is a railroad crossing improvement project to enhance safety at the intersection of
Churchill Avenue and Alma Street. This crossing was identified for possible funding for hazard elimination and safety
improvements through the Federal Section 130 funds. Design includes traffic signal modifications, street lighting
improvements, roadway resurfacing, sidewalk realignment and/or widening, drainage improvements, utility
relocations, signage, and striping. Council approved the concept plan in May 2021 after community outreach. Staff
is currently working with Caltrain, Caltrans, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The design plans
reached completion in early 2022. Staff is coordinating with the Joint Power Board for CPUC approval to move
forward with construction. Staff is preparing bid documents for construction to be released in fall 2022.
Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2023.
Downtown
Automated
Parking
Guidance
Systems, Access
Controls &
Revenue
Collection
Equipment
(PL‐15002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$228,690 $2,815,468 Office of Transportation Design Winter 2023
Project Status: This project includes design and installation of new downtown parking guidance systems, access
controls and revenue collection equipment that will be coordinated with both the Downtown Parking Wayfinding,
PL‐15004 project and the 2016 Downtown Parking Management. Staff contracted with Dixon Resources for
additional management support in design and procurement for the system installation in the Downtown garages on
University Avenue. In fall 2020, staff released a design‐build RFP for a camera‐based parking guidance system
similarly installed at the new California Avenue Parking Garage. Council awarded the design‐build contract in August
2021, however, the City rescinded its notice to award due to insufficient bonding by the contractor. The Downtown
Automated Parking Guidance Systems procurement was reissued in June 2022.
Emergency
Vehicle Traffic
Signal
Preemption
System Pilot
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$486,422 $686,322 Fire Department Procurement Fall 2022
Project Status: This project will purchase and implement an emergency vehicle preemption system pilot project.
The system will integrate with the City’s current traffic signal management system and with the City’s computer‐
aided emergency response dispatch system to provide safer and quicker response times for emergency vehicles.
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(PL‐19000) This project is a pilot on 25 intersections. The traffic signal controls software were updated in spring 2020 and staff
is working with our CAD and Signal System vendors to integrate the two systems for communication across the two
platforms. Purchasing is drafting the contract for the plug‐in software and staff expects the project will be complete
by fall 2022.
Quarry Road
Improvements
and
Transit Center
Access
(PL‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,282,050 $3,130,759 Office of Transportation Pre‐Design Fall 2024
Project Status: This project includes the planning, design, and construction of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access
improvements along Quarry Road between El Camino Real and Welch Road, including, but not limited to, upgraded
bicycle lanes and crosswalks, innovative intersection treatments for bicyclists, improved access to transit stops,
roadway improvements for transit access, and signal modification. Planning, design, and construction of bicycle
lanes and pedestrian improvements between the Palo Alto Transit Center bus depot and the intersection of Quarry
Road and El Camino Real, and between El Camino Real and Welch Road have been completed. The next phase of
the project will provide the transit access from Quarry Road to the Transit Center. The City is working with Stanford
on evaluating the land ownership and entitlements before proceeding with design of such improvements.
Railroad Grade
Separation and
Safety
Improvements
(PL‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,836,455 $15,883,876 Office of Transportation Pre‐Design Fall 2025
Project Status: This project is a community‐based process to advance the railroad grade crossing circulation study
and context sensitive solutions study envisioned by the City Council. It will also fund the preparation of a Project
Study Report and environmental analysis that will be required for the City to realize its goals of advancing grade
separations. This capital project provides funds to perform preliminary engineering design, conduct project related
studies, and to prepare environmental documents for the project. The consultant in collaboration with the
community prepared several conceptual plans for grade separations. In 2019, City Council established the Expanded
Community Advisory Panel (XCAP) for reviewing the selected nine alternatives at the three crossing locations
(Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive and Charleston Road) to provide recommendation to the City Council. XCAP
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delivered its final report to Council in March and April 2021. In early 2021, Council performed the review of the
alternatives under consideration and eliminated the two south Palo Alto Tunnel Alternatives. Later in the year, upon
further review, Council eliminated viaduct alternatives from further consideration for all three crossing locations. In
addition, Council selected the partial underpass alternatives as preferred alternative for Churchill Avenue crossing.
The Churchill Closure with mitigations was recommended as an alternative. Council directed staff to perform
additional studies to review geotechnical conditions, refine the underpass/partial underpass alternatives, and to
reconvene the Rail Committee and discuss the financial considerations. The consultant contract amendment was
approved in May 2022. Staff will seek Rail Committee direction in the review of additional studies for the
development of Project Alternatives for City Council Approval.
University Ave
Streetscape
Project
(PE‐21004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$17,947 $175,000 Public Works Design Fall 2025
Project Status: This project includes a study to reconfigure University Avenue between Alma Street and Middlefield
Road to adapt the public realm to maximize pedestrian and bicycle use, reduce congestion, and enhance the retail
environment/economic activity, while maintaining two‐way vehicular access, parking opportunities, delivery and
loading zones, ride share spaces, and other amenities including performance space. Council awarded a professional
services contract for CSW/Stuber‐Stroeh Engineering in February 2022. The project uses a phased approach with
Phase 1 consisting of public outreach, conceptual design, preliminary environmental studies, and financial
assessment. A preferred plan will be developed in Phase 1 based on community and stakeholders’ input. Upon
completion of Phase 1 assessment and Council’s review of the community preferred plan, future phases including
design, environmental assessment, bidding and construction will be developed. Phase 1 is anticipated to be
completed by spring 2023.
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Recurring Projects
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Transportation Plan
Implementation
(PL‐04010)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,568,815 $15,276,377 Office of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: The Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Bicycle Boulevards Phase 1 Project along Amarillo Avenue,
Moreno Avenue and Ross Road was completed in November 2018. Conceptual plans for the Neighborhood Traffic
Safety and Bicycle Boulevards Phase 2 Project along Bryant Street, Maybell Avenue, Stanford Avenue, Park
Boulevard, and Wilkie Way were adopted by City Council in 2015. Currently, Phase 2 is on hold at 75% design until
staff resources are available.
Safe Routes to
School
(PL‐00026)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$70,370 $1,141,128 Office of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the City’s Safe Routes to School program, including school commute planning,
encouragement activities, and capital improvements along local and collector streets that may be impacted by
school commute activities. The capital improvements include traffic calming devices, enhanced crosswalks, and
improved signage along suggested safe routes to school. The community engagement and planning process for
the construction of the South Palo Alto Bikeways project began in FY 2021. The project will implement buffered
or protected bike lanes on East Meadow Drive from Alma Way to Fabian Way, Fabian Way from East Meadow
Drive to East Charleston Road, and widen and repave the Waverley Avenue Bike Path between East Meadow Drive
and Charleston Road . Due to lack of staff resources, the project schedule was delayed, and the City relinquished
construction grant funds prior to expiration of funding. Staff is currently applying for new grant funds for
construction.
Traffic Signal and
Intelligent
Transportation
Systems
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$227,010 $980,450 Office of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes design and construction of traffic signals, traffic signal communications
networks, detection, and data projects for transportation use, and maintenance of the City’s traffic signal central
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(PL‐05030) management system. The project includes the replacement of traffic signal controllers/cabinets, video detection
systems, accessible pedestrian buttons, and related field equipment. The new controllers enable additional traffic
signal timing strategies and improve the reliability of the City's traffic signals. Design for traffic signal safety and
operational improvements at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Charleston Road is currently in progress.
The design is 65% complete. Staff is working on the final plans and will be preparing bid documents for
construction to be released in fall 2022. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2022.
Transportation and
Parking
Improvements
(PL‐12000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$62,198 $635,400 Office of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project implements miscellaneous neighborhood traffic calming improvements including
neighborhood traffic studies and parking improvements. This project also funds the development of grant
proposals used to procure funding for future projects. Projects currently in progress include the Crescent Park
neighborhood traffic calming pilot. The conceptual plan for the traffic calming pilot project in the Crescent Park
neighborhood was approved by Council in November 2020. Traffic calming elements were placed in summer 2021
for a one‐year trial period.
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One‐Time Projects
Airport Apron
Reconstruction
(AP‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$35,518,439 $42,211,235 Public Works Construction Spring 2022
Project Status: This project includes the design and reconstruction of the Palo Alto Airport apron and is being
implemented in multiple phases. The pavement surfaces at the airport are failing and uneven. The need to
reconstruct the aircraft parking apron is critical to airport safety. Construction Phase I was completed in November
2017. Construction Phase II was completed in winter 2020. Construction on Phase III began in November 2020 and
the project is 95% complete. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2022.
Airport Layout
Plan
(AP‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$58,000 $741,500 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides updates to the Airport Layout Plan (ALP), including a narrative report and
environmental study. The Airport received funding for a Phase I portion of this project in fall 2020. Phase I is
approximately 75% complete, and it is anticipated that funding for Phase II will be received in summer 2022. The
project is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
Airport
Temporary
Office
Buildings
AP‐22001
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$947 $181,000 Public Works Design Winter 2023
Project Status: This project provides funding for the installation and Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) of
existing temporary modular buildings at the airport to provide adequate office space for airport staff as well as
terminal space for the public. A Request for Bids will be issued in fall 2022.
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Automated
Weather
Observation
System
(AWOS)
AP‐19000
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $607,700 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides a new weather information system to be installed at the Palo Alto Airport.
The Airport has applied for FAA funding, and is waiting for the grant agreement to start design.
Recurring Projects
2022‐2026 – Airport Capital Improvements Program Projects: There are no recurring projects scheduled at this time.
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One‐Time Projects
115 kV Electric
Intertie
(EL‐06001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$689,663 $6,990,040 Utilities Pre‐Design Summer 2027
Project Status: This project will perform a technical feasibility study to determine the general project requirements
to establish a 115 kV electric intertie line and construct a 115/60 kV substation to connect the City's electric system
directly to the 15 kV transmission line at an additional location. Staff is seeking the California Independent System
Operator’s commitment to support this interconnection.
Capacitor Bank
Installation
(EL‐16002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$774,084 $1,050,443 Utilities Completed Spring 2022
Project Status: This project installs capacitor banks at electric substations and on distribution lines to ensure
Northern California Power Association Power Factor requirements are met. Staff has performed an analysis of
where capacitors are needed to provide VAR support to enhance the voltage regulation and stability of the system.
Capacitor banks will be installed at Hanover Avenue, Hansen Way, Maybell Avenue, and Park Boulevard
Substations. Engineering has completed the design and procurement of materials for the project and is currently
95% complete with the construction and installation phase. The Hansen Way and Park Boulevard projects are
complete. Hanover Avenue is in the final implementation of cabling and interconnection. The Maybell Avenue
project was substantially completed in June 2022 and will be commissioned and energized in summer 2022 along
with the Hansen Way and Park Boulevard projects.
Coleridge
Cowper
Tennyson
4/12kV
Conversion
(EL‐14000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$180,813 $2,661,878 Utilities Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project converts the primary electric distribution system in the Coleridge Avenue, Cowper
Street, Tennyson Avenue area from 4 kV to 12 kV. This project is a precursor to work being planned for the
Colorado Street and Hopkins Avenue Substations. Design is at 90% completion and is delayed due to staffing
needs.
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Colorado
Distribution
Feeder Outlet
Replacement
(EL‐22002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $400,000 Utilities Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project is for the installation of a new underground duct bank and cable at Colorado Substation.
The installation will improve reliability for all Colorado circuits. The design is in progress and construction will
begin by early spring 2023.
Colorado Power
Station
Equipment
Upgrades
(EL‐19001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,335,869 $10,865,445 Utilities Pre‐Design Fall 2027
Project Status: This project is for the upgrades to equipment at the Colorado Power substation. In FY 2022 staff
completed the evaluation of existing equipment and will proceed with replacing the COP‐3 115 kV/60 kV
transformer bank and the 115 kV breaker. Staff will begin preliminary design in FY 2023.
Colorado
Substation Site
Improvements
(EL‐19002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$250,139 $1,306,071 Utilities Design Fall 2024
Project Status: This project will make modifications to the substation driveways and fence to provide adequate
ingress and egress for utility vehicles used for maintenance and repair. Staff is preparing an overall master plan
for Colorado Substation to include all proposed improvements. Detailed designs for lighting, driveway, fences,
walls, and an oil containment improvement are being prepared. All the proposed improvements are coordinated,
to ensure a cohesive design and plan for construction.
East Meadow
Circles 4/12kV
Conversion
(EL‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$239,819 $1,838,701 Utilities Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project converts the primary electric distribution system in the East Charleston/Alma
Street/East Meadow Drive/Middlefield Road area from 4 kV to 12 kV and is challenging because of the
configuration of the streets and rear easement facilities. This project has been split into six design and construction
phases. Engineering has completed the substructure and electrical design work for Phase 1. The engineering design
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for Phase 2 is currently in progress. Construction for Phases 1 and 2 will be completed by spring 2023. All six phases
are targeted to be completed by spring 2024. Construction for this project was deferred to maintain zero rate
increases to ease economic recovery because of COVID‐19. Phase 1 substructure construction is completed.
Facility
Relocation for
Caltrain
Modernization
Project
(EL‐17007)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,405,571 $3,055,472 Utilities Completed Spring 2022
Project Status: The Utilities Department received approval from Caltrain to continue removal of the overhead lines
in October 2018. The installation of the Overhead Catenary System above the rails to power the trains will cause
conflicts with the City's overhead electric and communication lines, as well as those owned by others, including
AT&T and Comcast, which cross the railroad tracks. This project was completed in spring 2022.
Foothills Rebuild
(Fire Mitigation)
(EL‐21001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,742,548 $4,000,000 Utilities Design Fall 2025
Project Status: This project will rebuild the approximately 11 miles of overhead line in Foothills Park, as necessary
to mitigate the possibility of wildfire due to overhead electric lines. This could include the utilization of more robust
equipment or construction practices, rerouting to avoid vegetation and improve access for inspection and
maintenance, or converting the overhead lines to underground where feasible. Two proposals were received for
this project and both proposals were rejected because they did not provide an option to underground existing
overhead electric lines. Substructure for Phase 1 was completed in spring 2022 and the substructure for Phase 2 is
expected to start in July 2022. Phases 3 and 4 are currently in design phase.
Hopkins
Substation 4/12
kV Conversion
(EL‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $2,010,000 Utilities Design Fall 2025
Project Status: This project will convert the distribution system connected to the Hopkins Substation from 4 kV to
12 kV. The future conversion of the Hopkins Substation from 4 kV to 12 kV requires that all the areas currently
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served at 4 kV from the Hopkins Substation be converted to 12 kV. This project will improve operating flexibility of
the system, service reliability, and back‐up to customers in downtown and other adjacent areas.
Inter‐Substation
Line Protection
Relay
(EL‐17005)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$370,372 $821,030 Utilities Construction Summer 2024
Project Status: This project replaces the existing HCB pilot wire relays with a new microprocessor line differential
protective relay to protect the city’s 60 kV sub‐transmission line sections and equipment from damage due to
faults (i.e. short circuits) on the 60 kV line sections. This project is being done in phases, with design and
construction happening concurrently on the different phases. Construction of these improvements relies on work
completed by other projects to install fiber optic connections. This project is temporarily delayed due to available
staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities and customer service projects.
Rebuild
Underground
District 15
(EL‐11003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$43,348 $1,293,337 Utilities Design Fall 2023
Project Status: This project rebuilds and replaces the underground electric system in Underground District 15, the
area bounded by Los Palos Avenue, Glenbrook Drive, Pomona Avenue, and Arastradero Road. This project is in the
preliminary stages of engineering design and work will be coordinated with EL‐16000 which is currently rebuilding
the electric system along Arastradero Road. Work on this project was delayed due to public input regarding the
design of the project. Changes to the Rules and Regulations will require property owners to pay for the differential
cost should they want submersible equipment instead of pad mount. Design of the project is delayed due to
staffing needs.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$28,742 $735,335 Utilities Design Spring 2023
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Rebuild
Underground
District 16
(EL‐13003)
Project Status: This project rebuilds and replaces the underground electric system in Underground District 16, the
area along Louis Road between Greer Street and Loma Verde Avenue. The engineering design work is complete.
This project will be bundled with other similar type jobs for bidding to obtain more favorable pricing.
Rebuild
Underground
District 24
(EL‐10006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,949,767 $2,525,338 Utilities Construction Fall 2022
Project Status: This project rebuilds and replaces the underground electric system in Underground District 24, the
area bounded by Lytton Avenue; Bryant Street; Forest Avenue; and Alma Street. This project is projected to be
completed in December 2022.
Rebuild
Underground
District 26
(EL‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$36,817 $312,447 Utilities Design Spring 2025
Project Status: This project rebuilds and replaces the underground electric system in Underground District 26, the
area along Arastradero Road between El Camino Real and Hillview Avenue. This is a four‐phase project. The first
phase design is complete, the remaining phases will be started once the division is fully staffed.
Smart Grid
Technology
Installation
(EL‐11014)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,058,142 $17,674,003 Utilities Design Fall 2024
Project Status: Council approved the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with Sensus on October 18, 2021.
The project includes replacement of 30,000 electric meters and retrofit of 20,800 water and 24,200 gas meters
with radio endpoints to transmit meter data to the AMI network. The proof of concept phase including AMI
network installation, meter testing, and system integration will occur between January 2022 and June 2023. Full
deployment is anticipated to run from July 2023 through December 2024.
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Substation 60kV
Breaker
Replacement
(EL‐17002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,467,555 $6,062,637 Utilities Pre‐Design Summer 2028
Project Status: This project replaces high voltage circuit breakers that interconnect the nine electric substations
and two power switching stations that are reaching the end of their useful life and are now underrated for their
use. This project is being done in phases, with design and construction happening concurrently on the different
phases. Four breakers were replaced recently while anticipating the multi‐year contract procurement method.
Staff completed the construction on the first phase and is working to procure a multi‐year contract with a
contractor to complete the design and replacement of the remaining breakers. Legal and Procurement have been
deciding on a pre‐qualification RFP process beginning in 2019, which needs to be finalized before this project can
proceed in any significant manner.
Substation
Physical Security
(EL‐16003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,489,198 $3,200,190 Utilities Construction Winter 2025
Project Status: This project installs facilities providing physical protection of electric substations from vandalism
and intrusion. A professional services contract was awarded to Burns & McDonnell and the study was completed.
Staff continues to implement recommendations from the study each fiscal year. Procurement for improvements
at Hansen Way were completed in 2022. CPAU intends to award a bid for a wide‐scale nine electric substation
security cameras and lighting upgrade in 2022, with construction occurring in 2023.
Recurring Projects
Communications
System
Improvements
(EL‐89031)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$14 $170,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project installs high frequency coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, and related equipment to
provide communications services for traffic signal coordination, telephone links, computer data transmission, and
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the Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This project is funding a portion of the
design phase of an expanded Utilities fiber optic network. The contract for design of this network was approved
by Council in June 2020. Staff is in the planning stages for design implementation.
Electric Customer
Connections
(EL‐89028)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,255,231 $2,689,745 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project installs services, transformers, and meters for new customers; upgrading of existing
services; temporary service connections; and overhead and underground extensions for new or existing
customers. Projects are in many stages of design and construction to provide temporary and permanent power
to residential and commercial customers in Palo Alto. There are ongoing electric customer connections each year.
Electric System
Improvements
(EL‐98003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$909,344 $2,597,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project consists of various projects that replace deteriorated facilities or install protective
devices that improve the Electric Distribution System. Projects are in many stages of development to replace
transformers, replace poles, replace overhead wires, and install protective devices to improve service reliability.
There are ongoing electric systems improvements each year.
Electric Utility
Geographic
Information
System
(EL‐02011)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$172,408 $492,100 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enhances the citywide Geographical Information System (GIS). The primary emphasis
will be to provide a compatible user interface and estimating software, to edit and update data which will reside
in the citywide GIS. This funding is also being used to pay for Utilities Electric Division’s share of cost for the
implementation of new city‐wide GIS system (ESRI) led by IT. Staff is also working directly with IT to assess GIS
needs and the transition of the mapping information to ESRI. The data migration to ESRI’s Utility Network Model
is in progress. The migration for Electric is 35% complete.
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SCADA System
Upgrades
(EL‐02010)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$283,489 $405,674 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project upgrades the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system hardware.
Staff completed upgrade of the servers used for monitoring the utility substations and equipment in 2014. The
next hardware and software upgrade is in progress at the factory and work will occur in winter 2023.
Substation
Facility
Improvements
(EL‐89044)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$264,757 $450,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project makes improvements to facilities at the electric substations in Palo Alto. Staff is
working on the replacement of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) at various substations, upgrading gravel and
grounding, 60 kV air switches, and reconfiguring steel trusses and associated devices.
Substation
Protection
Improvements
(EL‐89038)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$183,000 $480,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project makes improvements to equipment used at electric substations to protect the
substation equipment and circuits emanating from the substation from damage due to faults (i.e. short circuits)
on the electric system.
Underground
System Rebuild
(EL‐16001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$36,944 $349,999 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces underground electric equipment in areas that were originally installed
underground, that are not part of an Underground District. Staff is working to identify areas where the age of the
existing cables are a high priority for cable replacement. To date, this includes areas in the Stanford Research
Park, Arastradero Road, and along East Bayshore Road. New areas have been identified and progress has been
made on development of the project. Construction of this project was deferred to maintain zero rate increases
to ease economic recovery because of COVID‐19.
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Wood Pole
Replacement
(EL‐19004)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,297,849 $1,739,927 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project will fund the annual replacement of deteriorated wood power poles. The project is in
the design phase with expected completion in December 2022 and construction starting summer 2023. The
project is delayed this year because of staffing shortages. CPAU is working to bring on a consultant to work on the
design phase of this project.
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One‐Time Projects
Fiber Optic
Network
System
Rebuild
(FO‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,318,527 $2,579,289 Utilities Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project is for the System Capacity Improvement that rebuilds portions of the "dark" fiber optic
network around Palo Alto. The first phase of this project has been constructed. Additional work is being assessed
and will be coordinated with the project to expand the Utilities Fiber Optic Network (EL‐89031). This project is
postponed due to the Fiber Expansion Project. Fiber contractor is expected to finish design in summer 2022.
Recurring Projects
Fiber Optics
Customer
Connections
(FO‐10000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$48,111 $250,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the installation of fiber optic infrastructure for new service connections.
Projects are developed as needed to meet customer requests for leasing of fibers on the Dark Fiber system. Staff
have processed and completed twelve customer connection projects in FY 2022, in addition to several smaller
projects involving existing fiber optic cable connections that were handled directly by Operations staff. The
reduced number of projects was impacted by COVID‐19 work restrictions.
Fiber Optics
Network
System
Improvements
(FO‐10001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$221,227 $145,710 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project improves the reliability within the fiber optic network system. A project to install a
new fiber optic cable from Park Substation to the Stanford Research Park to enhance capabilities and reliability is
identified and waiting for availability of staff to design. This project is postponed due to the Fiber Expansion
Project. The fiber contractor is expected to finish design in summer 2022.
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One‐Time Projects
Gas Main
Replacement
Project 23
(GS‐13001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$5,634,415 $7,951,869 Utilities Construction Summer 2022
Project Status: This project enables the design and construction to replace approximately 21,700 linear feet (which
represents 1.9% of the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 320 gas services constructed mainly
of PVC material on various streets within the Midtown, Evergreen Park, Ventura, College Terrace, Charleston Terrace, and
Research Park neighborhoods. Gas pipeline replacement at the Town & Country Village property was removed, while the
pipeline replacement on Encina Avenue, Embarcadero Road and El Camino Real will continue. Construction began in
winter 2021 with construction scheduled to be completed in summer 2022.
Gas Main
Replacement
Project 24
(GS‐14003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$24,178 $9,000,000 Utilities Design Winter 2024
Project Status: This project enables the design and construction to replace approximately 20,100 linear feet (which
represents 1.9% of the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 260 gas services constructed mainly
of PVC on various streets within the University Park, Stanford, and Green Gables neighborhoods. Release of the project
for bidding has been delayed to incorporate the Town & Country Village scope. Construction is anticipated to begin in
winter 2023.
Recurring Projects
Gas
Distribution
System
Improvements
(GS‐11002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$323,979 $500,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables Gas Distribution System improvements. Typical activities include increasing
distribution system capacity for load growth, replacing deteriorated capital facilities, reconfiguring/adding to the system
to improve service reliability, and conducting research related to performance of the gas distribution system or its
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various components making general improvements to the system. The City must continuously evaluate service reliability
needs and make improvements to the system to maintain top level service to City customers and to minimize potential
economic losses due to service interruptions. In the second half of FY 2022, replacement of various gas services and
valves throughout the system were completed.
Gas
Equipment
and Tools
(GS‐13002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$8,922 $50,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project purchases polyethylene (PE) fusion equipment and tools, directional boring/locating
equipment and tools, and general shop equipment and tools. The equipment needs to be upgraded on an annual basis
to safely operate and maintain a natural gas distribution system and to ensure operators’ safety and productivity. In the
second half of FY 2022, a new air motor for the large diameter tapping and stopping equipment was purchased.
Gas Meters
and
Regulators
(GS‐80019)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$140,566 $500,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides replacement of the existing gas meters and regulators annually. The coordination
of gas meter and regulator replacements with gas meters identified to be replaced under the AMI contract, which is
generally gas meters that are 25 years or older. The gas meter replacement program ensures the accuracy of gas
consumption measurement, reduces possible revenue loss due to under‐registered gas, and provides customers with
accurate monthly bills. Replacement of aged gas meters and regulators is on‐going. The next major replacement of
meters and regulators will be coordinated with Gas Main Replacement Project 24 (GS‐14003) and the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure project.
Gas System,
Customer
Connections
(GS‐80017)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,207,298 $1,124,169 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the Gas Distribution System to be extended in order to provide gas service to new
customers and augment service to customers with increased natural gas demands. Improvements include new mains,
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services, valves, regulators, meters, and accessories. This project upgrades infrastructure to provide gas service
connections to new customers, meet changes in existing customer service demands, and respond to changes in gas
service requirements due to new development or redevelopment. This project is funded partially from reimbursements
by customers. City crews completed 27 new gas services installations and 25 gas service demolitions in the second half
of FY 2022.
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One‐Time Projects
Corporation
Way System
Upgrades and
Pump Station
(SD‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$161,481 $3,949,241 Public Works Design Fall 2023
Project Status: This project incorporates a design of a new small pump station with 25 cubic feet per second
capacity and upgrades 700 linear feet of pipe to 30‐inch diameter High Density Polyethylene pipe. The existing
system does not have the force needed to discharge storm flows into the Adobe Creek. Adding a pump station in
advance of the outfall and upsizing the storm pipe will eliminate the routine flooding along East Bayshore Road and
convey runoff from a 10‐year storm event. Staff is also in the process to secure an easement for the pump station
from adjacent property owners. The design consultant contract was awarded in June 2020. The final design will be
completed in fall 2022 and construction is anticipated to start in winter 2023.
Green
Stormwater
Infrastructure
(SD‐22001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $500,800 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides funding for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) projects and the integration
of GSI features to be included in the design and implementation of planned CIP projects supported by other funds
and in the future maintenance of the City’s GSI assets. GSI mimics the natural environment to slow, spread, sink,
and filter storm runoff through native or engineered soils or other pervious material rather than discharging it
directly into storm drain inlets. Elements include bioretention planters, tree wells, pervious pavement, and
rainwater harvesting (rain barrels and cisterns) to manage stormwater runoff.
Trash Capture
Device
Installation
(SD‐22002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,950 $613,000 Public Works Design Fall 2022
Project Status: This project provides funding for the design and construction of a large trash capture device (TCD)
to be installed in the planting strip along Embarcadero Road located in front of the Palo Alto Baylands Golf Links
parking lot. The TCD will be integrated into a 36‐inch storm pipe to capture trash as small as five millimeters from
a section of the storm drain system prior to discharging to the San Francisco Bay. The 189‐acre drainage area treated
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by the TCD consists of 169 acres of commercial and office land use in the City’s jurisdiction and 20 acres in the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) right‐of‐way. A Request for Proposals was released in May 2022
for design and construction support. A design contract will be brought to Council for award in summer 2022.
West Bayshore
Road Pump
Station
(SD‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$234,588 $1,795,272 Public Works Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project incorporates design and construction of a new small pump station with 15 cubic feet
per second capacity. Installing a new pump station will allow storm flows to be pumped into the Adobe Barron
Creek confluence while adding a pump station in advance of the outfall would eliminate the routine flooding along
West Bayshore Road and allow the system to convey runoff from a 10‐year storm event. The design consultant
contract was awarded in June 2020. The consultant has reached 90% completion of the design plans. Staff is also
in the process to secure an easement for the pump station from adjacent property. The final design will be
completed in fall 2022 with construction expected to start by fall 2023.
West Bayshore
Road Trunk Line
Improvements
(SD‐23000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$43,799 $2,410,175 Public Works Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project replaces approximately 1,400 linear feet of existing 15‐inch diameter pipe with 36‐inch
High Density Polyethylene pipe. These improvements along with the new West Bayshore Road Pump Station (SD‐
20000) will eliminate the routine flooding along West Bayshore Road and allow the system to convey runoff from
a 10‐year storm event. Once the design for the pump station is finalized the consultant will advance the design for
the capacity upgrades. The final design will be completed in fall 2022 with construction expected to start by fall
2023.
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Recurring Projects
Storm Drainage
System
Replacement and
Rehabilitation
(SD‐06101)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$374,725 $2,279,411 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides for annual replacement and rehabilitation to maintain the integrity of the
storm drain system, including deteriorated storm drain piping, manholes, and storm drain inlets. The
rehabilitation includes cured‐in‐place pipe (CIPP) lining, and replacement of broken pipe with HDPE. The
rehabilitation project went to bid in summer 2021, construction started in early 2022 and completion is expected
in fall 2022.
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One‐Time Projects
Wastewater
Collection
System
Rehabilitation
Augmentation
Project 30
(WC‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$752,887 $4,302,315 Utilities Construction Fall 2022
Project Status: This project includes the design and construction of high priority mains with structural defects that
cannot be addressed with routine maintenance. The wastewater mains on various streets in the City, will be replaced
with approximately 10,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains and associated laterals in the Ventura, Charleston
Meadows, Fair Meadow, and Palo Verde neighborhoods. The Notice to Proceed for construction was issued in March
2022 with an anticipated project completion in November 2022.
Recurring Projects
Sewer
Lateral/Manhole
Rehabilitation
and
Replacement
(WC‐99013)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $800,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces defective sewer laterals, cleanouts, manholes, backwater devices, and equipment
to support these activities to maintain the Wastewater Collection System, as well as to comply with the Sanitary Sewer
Master Plan (SSMP). Information collected during routine annual maintenance activities is used to prioritize work.
The continued work performed will also help reducing both sewage blockage and the City's treatment expenses to
treat rainwater or groundwater infiltration. A new 3‐year contract was approved to replace problematic sewer
laterals.
Sewer System,
Customer
Connections
(WC‐80020)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$436,902 $450,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project installs sewer lateral connections and additions or extensions of existing mains to serve
new customers and to respond to changes in sewer requirements due to redevelopment. Old existing non‐plastic
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sewer laterals with condition deficiencies per Utilities Operations’ criteria are required to be replaced in accordance
with the latest 2021 WGW Standards. This project recovers the cost for installation and maintenance through
customer connection fees and capacity increase fees for connecting to the wastewater collection system.
Wastewater
General
Equipment and
Tools
(WC‐13002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$53,446 $120,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes the acquisition of new fusion equipment to fuse pipe joints together and other
tools needed to clean and inspect the collection system. As the equipment ages, the quality of the fusion joints begins
to decline, and the operators must spend more time scraping, aligning, and fusing construction joints to maintain high
standards for the installation of sewer pipes. Recent equipment replacement include the new jetter to flush the pipes
and CCTV camera to inspect the condition of the pipes.
Wastewater
System
Improvements
(WC‐15002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$201,040 $200,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project implements improvements to the Wastewater Collection System by increasing system
capacity for growth, flow monitoring, hydraulic modeling and system analysis, load simulations, asset management
analysis and assessment, system inflow/infiltration analysis, and sanitary sewer overflow monitoring and reduction.
Replacement of the City’s legacy wastewater maintenance and asset management software (from ICOM to Sedaru)
was completed in May 2021.
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One‐Time Projects
Advanced
Water
Purification
Facility
(WQ‐19003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,451,891 $20,216,590 Public Works Design Fall 2024
Project Status: This project enables the design and construction of an Advanced Water Purification Facility to further
improve the quality of the tertiary‐treated recycled water by ultrafiltration followed by reverse osmosis to reduce the
level of total dissolved solids. The water reuse partnership agreement with Valley Water and Mountain View provides
$16 million in funding from Valley Water for this project. The City has received a State low‐interest loan for the design
and construction phases. The original project budget was based on the Preliminary Design Report from 2017. Project
costs have increased, due to a detailed design which addresses sea level rise policy implications, a requirement for
piling the entire facility, and local market construction inflationary factors due to supply chain issues. The design is
currently at 60% completion and is expected to be completed in fall 2022, with project construction completion in fall
2024.
Headworks
Facility
Replacement
(WQ‐16002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $49,120,400 Public Works Design Fall 2027
Project Status: This project replaces influent pumping, including the suction and discharge piping, pipe manifolds,
valves, the electrical and controls system, screening equipment, grit handling equipment, the force main to the
primaries and modifying headworks building, and yard piping. Solicitation for a consultant to perform advance
planning is expected to begin in summer 2022.
Horizontal
Levee Pilot
(WQ‐22001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $832,100 Public Works Design Summer 2027
Project Status: This project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of a horizontal levee pilot system. The
system will utilize treated wastewater to create a transitional brackish habitat on the Bayside of a future flood control
levee located in the Palo Alto Baylands, adjacent to the City of Palo Alto’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant
(RWQCP). Information and data collected by this pilot system could support broader implementation of horizontal
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levees as green infrastructure components in larger flood control levee improvement projects within Palo Alto and
beyond. The project is currently at 60% design and working towards completing CEQA review by December 2022.
New
Laboratory and
Environmental
Services
Building
(WQ‐14002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$363,705 $24,149,059 Public Works Design Fall 2027
Project Status: This project was originally envisioned to replace the existing plant laboratory and environmental
services offices. Staff is currently revising space planning assumptions as the City and WQCP are investigating the
potential acquisition of a property adjoining the WQCP and have put further design efforts on hold until more
advanced planning can be completed. Solicitation for engaging a consultant for advance planning is expected in fall
2022.
Outfall Line
Construction
(WQ‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $10,668,115 Public Works Design Summer 2026
Project Status: This project consists of the construction of a new parallel outfall pipe to convey final plant effluent to
San Francisco Bay. Design was completed in fall 2020. The PWE/USACOE Levee Project requires a re‐design of the
pipeline to accommodate a potential future runway shift at PAO Airport. Staff is currently working with PAO/FAA staff
towards gaining FAA concurrence for the project re‐design. The City has received a State low‐interest loan for the
design and construction phase, and the State is working with the City to retain the loan through the re‐design process.
Plant Master
Plan
(WQ‐10001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,940,812 $5,513,891 Public Works Construction Winter 2024
Project Status: This project enables the ongoing program management support for major capital projects. Current
tasks include developing scopes of work, evaluating consultant proposals, coordinating project management activities,
pursuing State low‐interest loans for multiple projects, and updating partner agreements. The consultant provides
support for the projects associated with the Long‐Range Facilities Plan (LRFP).
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Primary
Sedimentation
Tank
Rehabilitation
(WQ‐14003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,658,289 $20,616,546 Public Works Construction Winter 2023
Project Status: This project enables the design and construction for new protective coatings on each of the four
concrete primary sedimentation tanks, with replacement of worn rotating parts and mechanical and electrical
equipment. These tanks were installed in 1972 and the recoating project will extend the concrete life for another 30
years. The design and construction cost of the project is funded by a state low‐interest loan through the Clean Water
State Revolving Fund with the Installment Sale Agreement executed on July 12, 2021. Construction began in summer
2021, with completion expected by winter 2023.
Secondary
Treatment
Upgrades
(WQ‐19001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,402,946 $128,952,177 Public Works Design Winter 2027
Project Status: This project upgrades the Secondary Treatment process at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
The existing Secondary Treatment process has two main components, the Fixed Film Reactors (FFR) and the Activated
Sludge (AS) Process. This project includes the reconstruction of the AS process, rehabilitation and reconfiguration of
the AS Aeration Basins, the elimination of the FFRs, and replacement of equipment beyond its useful life. Project cost
has increased to address sea level rise policy implications, new infrastructure needed to reduce project life cycle costs,
a larger standby power generator for unanticipated loads, and to meet code requirements. The project construction
timeline has been increased to five years due to the sensitive nature of the work that needs to take place, while also
allowing the Plant to operate and meet permit requirements for treatment. The 100% design milestone was
completed in spring 2022, and staff issued IFB documents for construction in summer 2022. Construction is expected
to start in spring 2023. The City has received a State low‐interest loan for the design and construction phases.
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Recurring Projects
Plant Repair,
Retrofit and
Equipment
Replacement
(WQ‐19002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,269,938 $8,791,959 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the assessment, repair, and retrofit of the Plant's concrete and metal
structures; the replacement of necessary Plant equipment and ancillary facilities, including electrical
equipment/systems, to maintain treatment reliability and existing infrastructure; and the replacement of large
diameter flow meters built into the wastewater treatment system on sewers, pipes, and water lines. Design of the
12kV Electrical Loop Upgrade Project, reached 100% completion in spring 2022.
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One‐Time Projects
Water Main
Replacement
Project 28
(WS‐14001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$422,177 $11,106,620 Utilities Construction Fall 2023
Project Status: This project will replace approximately 18,600 linear feet (which represents 1.6% of the City's water
distribution system) of mains and 265 services on various streets in the City, including areas in the Duveneck, St.
Francis, Barron Park and Charleston Meadows neighborhoods. Construction began in April 2022, and around 20%
of water mains have been installed.
Water Recycling
Facilities
(WS‐07001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$710,106 $1,243,714 Utilities Pre‐Design Fall 2023
Project Status: This project allows the City to hire a consultant to prepare a business plan, prepare preliminary
design, and secure funding options for an expansion of the existing recycled water delivery system in the City. The
pipeline will primarily serve the Stanford Research Park and provide an alternative supply source of 435,600 cubic
feet per year, roughly 10% of Palo Alto’s total water consumption in 2015. The environmental impact report was
completed in September 2015. The expansion pipeline is one of several water reuse projects being considered in
the Northwest County Recycled Water Strategic Plan. This, or one of the other projects, may be recommended to
Council for design and construction. Staff is considering expanding the recycled water distribution system as one
project to be evaluated against other alternatives in the One Water Plan tentatively scheduled for Council approval
in spring 2023. The earliest such a project could begin is fall 2023.
Water
Regulation
Station
Improvements
(WS‐07000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,725,571 $2,099,995 Utilities Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project for Water Regulation Station Improvements includes seismic upgrades, piping
improvements and other various upgrades to increase the structural reliability of two of the City’s turnouts with
SFPUC. Work under this project includes Seismic Upgrade of California and Page Mill Turnouts. Structural
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evaluation for restraining the Page Mill turnout and piping will be included in the design. The design for both
turnouts will be posted for bid in summer 2022, with construction anticipated to begin in fall 2022.
Water Tank
Seismic Water
System
Upgrades
(WS‐09000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,330,686 $26,311,365 Utilities Construction Spring 2023
Project Status: This project for Seismic Water System Upgrades includes seismic upgrades at the Montebello,
Mayfield, Corte Madera, Park, Boronda, and Dahl Reservoirs in compliance with the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE 7) seismic codes. Seismic upgrade of Boronda and Montebello Reservoirs was completed in 2016
and 2018. The Mayfield Reservoir was rehabilitated in September 2020. The new concrete Corte Madera Reservoir
has been constructed. Staff are working to resolve a few remaining issues to close out the project. Park Reservoir
is scheduled next for retrofit or replacement and will have its condition assessed by a tank expert to determine
how to proceed. Condition Assessment will be bid in summer 2022. Design for Park Reservoir will also begin in
summer 2022, with construction planned for 2023.
Recurring Projects
Water
Distribution
System
Improvements
(WS‐11003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$351,430 $277,553 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables improvements to water distribution system deliverability and reliability.
Typical activities include installing restraining joints at critical pipelines and bridge crossings, increasing the size of
inadequate facilities, system leakage surveys, network modeling, and fire flow studies or other system
improvements as required. Continuous evaluation of system needs and making required improvements is
necessary to maintain adequate quantities of quality water, meeting local, state, and federal safe drinking water
standards. The Pump Station Painting project, for painting the five foothill pump stations, will go out to bid in
summer 2022, with the work to be performed by fall 2022.
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Water, Gas,
Wastewater
Utility GIS Data
(WS‐02014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$174,173 $483,958 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables contracts related to Utilities GIS (Geographic Information System) needs. AME
database is heavily utilized by Utilities Engineering staff to update the utility information in GIS. The updated
information is used by various City staff, such as marking/locating underground utilities to comply with USA
(Underground Service Alert) requirements; developing design drawings for pipeline replacement projects; verifying
existing underground utilities during construction activities; creating customized utility map books for field crews
and on‐call personnel to meet their specific needs. Annual surveying contracts collect GPS points of existing above‐
ground utility features within the CIP project areas. The data being collected continues to be used to correct the
GIS database. Accurate utility data helps the design to select new pipe alignment to minimize construction
conflicts.
Water General
Equipment/Tools
(WS‐13002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$38,271 $100,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project acquires new equipment and tools, the replacement of existing fusion equipment, and
other associated tools. The fusion equipment is used to fuse together pipe joints in the City's water distribution
system. Equipment and tools are required to be upgraded on an annual basis to maintain high quality standards
for the installation of the City's water distribution mains, along with the associated service standards and worker
safety and productivity measures. Staff anticipate purchasing tools for lead detection on water services after the
meter as part of Lead and Copper Rule Revisions compliance in FY 2023.
Water Meters
(WS‐80015)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$92,385 $546,364 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the purchasing of meters for new customers, upgrading meters for current
customers, installing meter bypasses, and replacing obsolete meters that are no longer repairable. This funding
also allows for annual testing and calibration of selected meters to maintain meter accuracy and reliability. During
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the AMI implementation process approximately 50% of the meters will be replaced. Staff is currently targeting
large diameter meter sets to be replaced first in preparation for the upcoming AMI project.
Water Service
Hydrant
Replacement
(WS‐80014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$84,364 $400,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces system control valves, deteriorated galvanized service lines, lead goosenecks,
and fire hydrant valves and assemblies per the Fire Department’s flow testing, upgrades fire hydrants in main line
replacement project areas, and replaces existing undersized or deteriorated copper water services.
Water System
Customer
Connections
(WS‐80013)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,000,327 $877,250 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project allows for improvements that include new main extensions, valves, domestic services,
meters on upgraded services, backflow devices, fire services, and fire hydrants. System extensions are required to
provide service to new large developments and to serve existing customers requesting expanded service.
Water System
Supply
Improvements
(WS‐11004)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$277,553 $197,013 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project evaluates and improves the City’s water distribution system on an as‐needed basis. This
project includes piping modifications, equipment replacements associated with water delivery, supervisory control
software upgrades, system modifications for water system quality compliance, conditional assessment of the
reliability of transmission mains, and security system installations. The water system includes the connection
facilities between the City’s and the San Francisco Public Utility Commission’s pipelines, emergency water wells
within the City, pumping stations, water reservoirs, and pipelines. Security cameras will be added to various tanks,
pump stations, and turnouts as part of the Security Cameras project. Staff are also exploring adding generators to
two foothill pump stations and several emergency wells. These projects are still in the planning stage.
List of Completed Projects
CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
EL‐16002 Capacitor Bank Installation
This project installed capacitor banks at electric substations and on distribution
lines to ensure Northern California Power Association Power Factor
requirements are met. Capacitor banks were installed at Hanover Avenue,
Hansen Way, Maybell Avenue, and Park Boulevard Substations. The project
was substantially completed in June 2022 and will be commissioned and
energized in summer 2022.
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2022 $ 1,050,443
EL‐17007
Facility Relocation for
Caltrain Modernization
Project
The Utilities Department removed the overhead lines allowing for the
installation of the Overhead Catenary System above the rails for the Caltrain
Modernization. This project was completed in spring 2022
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2022 $ 3,055,472
PE‐08001 Rinconada Park
Improvement
This project upgraded safety, site amenities, playground facilities, a new
restroom, irrigation, drainage, and ADA accessibility improvements at
Rinconada Park. These improvements were identified in the Rinconada Long
Range Plan (LRP). Phase 1 of construction started in August 2021 and
construction was completed in spring 2022.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Spring 2022 $ 4,646,247
EL‐14005 Reconfigure Quarry
Feeders
This project reconfigured the distribution circuits to the substation transformer
at Quarry Substation. Design of QR 27 feeder replacement was completed in
spring 2021. Construction was completed in December 2021 .
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2021 792,034$
AC‐18001 JMZ Renovation
This project provided for the relocation of the Junior Museum and Zoo to
Cubberley for two years while a new JMZ was being built, tenant improvements
to the Cubberley Auditorium and then removal of tenant improvements post‐
construction. Construction of the new Junior Museum and Zoo started in June
2018 and was completed in late 2021. The new Junior Museum and Zoo was
opened to the public on November 12, 2021.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Fall 2021 2,927,870.00$
PE‐18002
High and Bryant Street
Garages Waterproofing
and Repairs
This project included a systems analysis and repaired the water proofing system
in the High Street and Bryant Street parking garages. Water proofing repairs
were completed in the High Street parking garage. Additional funding was
added and the contractor completed waterproofing repairs in the subterranean
stairwells in the Bryant Street garage in fall 2021.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2021 264,235.00$
PE‐11011 Highway 101 Pedestrian
Bicycle Overpass Project
As part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan, this project designed and
constructed a new pedestrian bridge across Highway 101 at Adobe Creek.
Council approved a contract with Granite Construction in November 2019.
Construction began in January 2020. The project construction completed on
November 20, 2021, with a ribbon‐cutting ceremony and a community
celebration.
Construction Traffic and
Transportation Public Works Fall 2021 22,889,453$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
EL‐12001 Underground District 46
Charleston
This project undergrounded the existing overhead utility systems in the area
along the 400 block of West Charleston and El Camino Real. Staff completed
cable, equipment installation and 100% of customer service conversions. The
construction for the final phase of the project to install two 60 foot tall steel
poles and to reconductor the 60 kV sub‐transmission lines was completed in the
fall 2021.
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2021 $ 3,904,425
OS‐18001
Pearson Arastradero
Preserve Parking lot
Improvement
This project improved the Pearson Arastradero Preserve parking lot by
improving the base rock surfacing, adding drainage, widening the entrance for
safety, and new fencing. This new improvement will allow the overflow parking
area to be open year round. The work was completed in May 2021.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Spring 2021 $ 170,300
CB‐16001 Cubberley Community
Center Master Plan
This project developed the master plan for future use of the Cubberley
Community Center site by the City and Palo Alto Unified School District.Study Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Spring 2021 $ 926,792
CB‐19001 Cubberley Building
Management Systems
This project replaced the Building management System(BMS) controls for the
pavilion, Theater, Wing I, and Gyms A and B boiler rooms at the Cubberley
Community Center. The project included the installation of control points for
each building along with controllers, valve and damper actuators.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2021 $ 350,000
FD‐14002 Fire Ringdown System
Replacement
This project replaced the current ring down system that provides an audible
alert of calls in the fire stations. Ongoing installations started in 2018 and were
completed with Fire Station #3.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Fire Departent Spring 2021 $ 400,144
PD‐14000 Internal Alarm System
Replacement
The project replaced the citywide internal alarm system. The alarms at City Hall
migrated to this new system in FY 2019, but was completed in early 2021.Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Police
Department Winter 2021 $ 77,569
FD‐20001
Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) Air
Compressor Replacement
This project replaced the central air compressor that provides air for the self‐
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tanks to ensure firefighter safety when
entering environments with hazardous air quality.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2021 $ 94,500
AP‐20000 Airport Electrical
Improvements
This project replaced the outdated electrical panels for the Palo Alto Airport
office rental spaces. Construction was completed in January 2021.Construction Airport Public Works Winter 2021 $ 146,466
PE‐18000 New California Avenue
Area Parking Garage
This project built the California Avenue Area Parking Garage, as part of the 2014
Council Infrastructure Plan. The parking garage has 627 parking spaces with 2
basement levels and 4 above grade floors. The garage features an automated
parking space guidance system, EV charging stations, bicycle parking, and
motorcycle parking. The garage was opened to the public on December 8, 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2020 $ 50,119,976
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
PF‐14002 Fire Station 1
Improvements
This project updated the individual sleeping quarters in the firehouse to address
gender issues and privacy concerns. Fire Station #1 was the only fire station in
the City that did not have separate bedrooms to accommodate male and female
firefighters. This project was completed in fall 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2020 $ 187,064
GS‐18000 Gas ABS/Tenite
Replacement Project
This project replaced gas services laterals constructed of Acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐
styrene (ABS) or Tenite material on various streets. Council approved funding in
June 2019. The project replaced 104 ABS and Tenite gas services. The WQCP
ABS gas service is assigned to Utility Operations for replacement and the
remaining five ABS gas services will be scheduled for replacement once the five‐
year moratorium ends on those streets. As of November 2020, this project is
complete.
Construction Gas Utilities Fall 2020 $ 2,615,100
SD‐19000 Loma Verde Avenue Trunk
Line Improvements
This project replaced 1,750 linear feet of storm drain with 48‐inch diameter High
Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and associated catch basins, laterals and
manholes. In addition to underground work, additional street restoration and
concrete work was completed. Work includes resurfacing one full lane on Loma
Verde from the beginning to the end of the project limits, replacement of
driveways, sidewalk, and 718 linear feet of curb and gutter. The contract was
awarded in June 2020, construction work began in August 2020, and was
completed in December 2020.
Construction Storm Drain Utilities Fall 2020 $ 2,976,813
WS‐19000
Mayfield Reservoir
Subgrade and Venting
Repair
This project is part of the City’s recent Seismic Upgrade and Emergency Water
Supply and Storage Projects. The reservoir was drained in 2012 for
approximately two years to allow extensive seismic rehabilitation work to be
performed and construction of a new pump station. Subsequently hairline
cracks were sealed in the reservoir. A geotechnical consultant was hired to
evaluate the tank foundation. This study was completed and there were several
options identified. Staff has completed the design and construction of the vent
Construction Water Utilities Fall 2020 $ 600,000
EL‐11010
Underground District 47
Middlefield, Homer,
Webster, Addison
This project undergrounded the existing overhead distribution system in the
area bounded by Middlefield Road, Homer Avenue, Webster Street, and
Addison Avenue. Installation of substructures and utility electric system is
completed. Where possible, the overhead electric lines were removed and
poles cut down to the level of the communication lines.
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2020 $ 3,649,356
WC‐16001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 29
This project replaced of 8,972 linear feet of wastewater mains. The sanitary
sewer mains, laterals, and manholes to be rehabilitated or replaced in this
project are located in the Charleston Meadows neighborhood. Construction
started in February 2020 and was suspended for almost 3 months due to COVID‐
19 County’s Shelter‐in‐Place Order. The project is complete as of December
2020.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2020 $ 4,434,839
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
PF‐18000 Parking Lot J Elevator
Modernization
This project modernized the existing elevators at parking Lot J. The project
involves upgrading the interior of the elevators, elevator control interface, call
buttons, and meeting current ADA standards. Construction started in April
2019. Project is complete except for the State final inspection on the second
car. State is behind because of COVID, but the inspection should be done by the
end of July 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2020 $ 781,324
PE‐15003 Fire Station 3 Replacement
This project replaced the existing Fire Station at Embarcadero Road and Newell
Road with a new structure that meets essential services standards and current
program needs. Construction completed in March 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2020 $ 10,080,258
WS‐08001 Water Reservoir Coating
Improvements
This project included the recoating of four steel tanks. Work under this project
was included in the Seismic Upgrade of four Steel Tanks and the three Turnout
Projects. Once construction started, it was found that the Montebello Reservoir
was in very poor condition. Due to escalating costs associated with roof
replacement, staff decided to complete construction of the Montebello
Reservoir and re‐evaluate the remaining three tanks for replacement.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2020 $ 2,141,172
WS‐13001 Water Main Replacement ‐
Project 27
This project replaced approximately 9,600 linear feet of structurally deficient,
aging, or corroded water mains and services along the mains on Sand Hill Road,
Oak Creek Drive (5%) and Fulton Avenue.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2020 $ 7,786,998
WC‐15001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 28
This project enabled the design and construction of a high priority wastewater
main and lateral replacement work to reduce inflow of rainfall and ground
water into the collection system. The project replaced or rehabbed a total of
7,655 linear feet of wastewater mains located in the Leland Manor/Garland,
Midtown West, and Lower Page Mill/Los Altos Hills areas of the City.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Spring 2020 $ 5,665,897
EL‐17003 VA Hospital ‐ Customer
Load Requirements
This project met the growing electric needs of the VA Hospital. Staff has had
numerous discussions with VA Hospital on electric load growth at the hospital
and anticipated needs from the utility. Much of the cost is reimbursed to the
City by the VA Hospital. Staff has prepared preliminary designs for interim
solutions and is awaiting additional information from VA to develop long range
plans to meet their future needs.
Design Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 84,984
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
EL‐04012 Utility Site Security
Improvements
This project added electronic security systems at utility sites to protect
equipment at electric substations, water pumping plants, reservoirs, and gas
stations from intrusion and vandalism. Cameras and detection systems have
been installed at nine electric substations, three water stations, and one natural
gas station to monitor facilities.
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 1,644,681
EL‐11008 Rebuild Underground
District 19
This project rebuilt and replaced the underground electric system in
Underground District 19, the area bounded by Forest Avenue, Waverley Street,
Addison Avenue, and Alma Street.
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 149,023
FD‐18000 Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus Replacement
This project replaced Self Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment (SCBA)
used by firefighters when entering hazardous conditions when responding to
fire and hazardous materials incidents. The SCBA provides breathable air for
firefighters when entering environments where the atmosphere is immediately
dangerous to life or health. The expected service life for SCBAs is 15 years.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2020 $ 799,999
FD‐20000 Cardiac Monitor
Replacement
This project replaced the entire complement of twenty cardiac monitors in the
Department. Along with other tools needed for patient assessment and airway
verification, cardiac monitors assess cardiac activity in patients and provide
defibrillation and pacing.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2020 $ 850,000
PL‐16001 Downtown Mobility and
Safety Improvements
This project included the construction of curb extensions and the installation of
new pedestrian signal heads and traffic signal modifications in 2019 as part of
the Upgrade Downtown project.
Construction Traffic and
Transportation
Office of
Transportation Fall 2019 $ 1,819,847
FD‐20002 Thermal Imaging Cameras
Replacement
This project replaced the Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) on all fire and
response vehicles used to help identify the location of victims; assess the source
of fires, smoke, and heat; to assist in creating a plan of action.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Fall 2019 $ 99,000
WC‐11000
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 24
This project addressed areas that were identified in Wastewater Capital
Improvement Project 17 (Cleaning and Video Inspection of the Collection
System) as needing rehabilitation. This project was combined with Project 25
and 26(WC‐12001; WC‐13001).
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2019 $ 3,131,595
WC‐13001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 26
This project was combined with Project 24 and 25(WC‐11001; WC‐12001). All
new service laterals were installed from the new sewer main to the new sewer
cleanouts located in the City’s right‐of‐way.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2019 $ 3,309,998
CB‐19000 Cubberley Track and Field
Replacement
This project replaced the synthetic turf field, installed an all‐weather track and a
fitness area.Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2019 $ 1,851,708
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
PE‐14018 Baylands Boardwalk
Improvements
This project replaced the existing boardwalk with similar alignment and
configuration. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2019 2,123,681$
PE‐17009 City Hall Floor 4 Remodel This project improved the Administrative Services Department offices on the
fourth floor of City Hall.Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2019 494,818$
PE‐14015
Lucie Stern Buildings
Mechanical and Electrical
Upgrades
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life
safety systems at Lucie Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community
Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Center.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2019 6,142,607$
PL‐16000
Quarry Road
Improvements and Transit
Center Access
This project included planning, design and construction of bicycle and
pedestrian improvements along Quarry Road.Construction Traffic and
Transportation
Planning and
Community
Environment
Spring 2019 5,148,378$
EL‐17008 Utility Control Center
Upgrades This project upgraded the Utility Control Center working environment. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2019 499,997$
GS‐12001 Gas Main Replacement
Project 22
This project replaced approximately 23,700 linear feet of gas mains and services
along University Avenue and other streets in the Downtown North
nieghborhood.
Construction Gas Utilities Spring 2019 11,658,997$
WC‐12001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 25
This project was combined with Project 24 and 26 (WC‐11001; WC‐13001)
replacing 45,294 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains in university South,
Professorville and Old palo Alto neigborhoods.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Spring 2019 3,211,998$
WQ‐14001 Dewatering and Loadout
Facility
This project provides funding for the design and construction of the sludge
dewatering facility and truck loadout to retire existing dewatering and sewage
sludge incinerators.
Construction Wastewater
Treatment Public Works Spring 2019 27,497,551$
WS‐12001 Water Main Replacement
– Project 26
This project replaced approximately 11,000 linear feet of aging water mains and
services which included water main replacement as part of the Upgrade
Downtown Project.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2019 7,506,161$
PE‐17009 City Hall Floor 5 Remodel This project improved the Planning and Community Environment (PCE)
Department offices on the fifth floor of City Hall. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Summer 2018 525,000$
AC‐14001
Baylands Nature
Interpretive Center Exhibit
Improvements
This project replaced worn out or non‐functioning exhibits at the Baylands
Nature Interpretive Center.Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Summer 2018 56,000$
PE‐17000 Mitchell Park Adobe Creek
Bridge Replacement This project replaced the existing bridge over Adobe Creek in Mitchell Park. Construction
Parks and Open
Space Public Works Summer 2018 250,000$
PD‐14000 Internal Alarm System
Replacement
This project replaced the citywide system of panic alarms from various
departments and the Council chambers.Construction Buildings and
Facilities Police Summer 2018 78,000$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
EL‐14004 Maybell 1&2 4/12kV
Conversion This project converted circuits 1 & 2 at Maybell substation from 4kV to 12kV. Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2018 364,796$
GS‐15001 Security at City Gas
Receiving Stations
This project equiped the City’s four Gas Receiving Stations with video
surveillance systems. Construction Gas Utilities Summer 2018 150,000$
SD‐13003
Matadero Creek Storm
Water Pump Station and
Trunk Line Improvements
This project upgraded the capacity to the Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump
Station, which serves a low‐lying 1200‐acre area of southeastern Palo Alto. Construction Storm Drain Public Works Summer 2018 6,685,317$
AP‐16002 Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan
The Wildlife hazard Management Plan identified the specific actions the airport
will take to mitigate the risk of wildlife strikes on or near the airport.Study Airport Public Works Summer 2018 63,415$
WC‐14001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 27
This project replaced 16,859 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes
on various streets.Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Winter 2018 4,022,455$
PG‐15000 Buckeye Creek Hydrology
Study
This project analyzed flooding conditions and recommended flood control
structures and drainage and erosion control solutions for the creek located
within Foothills Park.
Study Parks and Open
Space Public Works Spring 2018 167,741$
PE‐17004
CalTrain Corridor Video
Management System
Installation
This project replaced two existing gateway signs in the right‐of‐way for the
California Avenue business district. Construction Streets and
Sidewalks Public Works Spring 2018 1,550,000$
PF‐16003 Parking Lot Q Elevator
Modernization This project modernized the existing elevator at Parking Lot Q. Construction
Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2017 170,608$
PE‐13003
Parks, Trails, Open Space,
and Recreation Master
Plan
This master plan provided guidance on the recreation and improvement needs
for Palo Alto’s parks, trails, open space and recreational programs. Study Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2017 627,057$
PE‐12003 Rinconada Park Master
Plan
This project developed a plan for short, medium and long range improvements
to the regional park including the consideration of pathways, new restrooms
and playgrounds, new landscaping, and revitalization of underutilized areas
within the park.
Study Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2017 541,355$
PE‐13012 Structural Assessment of
City Bridges
The project developed an inventory of all City‐owned bridges and culvert
structures, condition assessment, cost estimate for rehabilitation, and
recommendation for future inspection frequencies, assessment and
improvements.
Study Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2017 198,529$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
WC‐11000
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 24
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC‐12001; WC‐13001), this project replaced
and/or rehabilitated approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of
various sizes, 779 sewer laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2017 3,119,806$
WC‐13001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 26
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC‐12001; WC‐13001), this project replaced
and/or rehabilitated approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of
various sizes, 779 sewer laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2017 3,361,118$
PG‐13003
Golf Reconfiguration and
Baylands Athletic Center
Improvements
This project completed the rehabilitation of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course,
including a new layout for the course, new prefabricated restroom, new water‐
saving turf and irrigation system, and rebranded the course as the Baylands Golf
Links.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2017 13,675,177$
GS‐11000 Gas Main Replacement –
Project 21
This project combined with GWR 19B & GMR 20 and replaced ABS gas mains
and services. Construction Gas Utilities Winter 2017 2,364,937$
WS‐11000 Water Main Replacement
– Project 25
This project provided installation of approximately 11,869 linear feet of new
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water mains, 232 new HDPE water services,
and 15 new fire hydrants within the City limits.
Construction Water Utilities Winter 2017 5,445,069$
WS‐15004 Water System Master Plan
The 2015 Water System Master Plan identified present capital improvements
and replacement rates required to ensure optimal reliability levels of service to
the existing distribution and transmission systems.
Study Water Utilities Spring 2017 500,000$
WC‐10002
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 23
Combined with Project 22 (WC‐09001). This project replaced and/or
rehabilitated approximately 33,497 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of
various sizes, 554 sewer laterals, and 102 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Winter 2017 1,272,289$
EL‐10009
Street Light System Street
Light System Conversion
Project
This project converted HPS streetlights to LED and the conversion of
approximately 4500 cobrahead streetlight fixtures. Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2017 696,918$
EL‐13006 Sand Hill / Quarry 12kV
InterTie
This project installed new wire to connect circuits QR‐24 and QR‐27 in the Sand
Hill/Quarry area. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2017 208,648$
EL‐15001 Electric Substation Battery
Replacement This project replaced the batteries in all nine of the City's electric substations. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2017 400,000$
PG‐13001
Stanford/Palo Alto Playing
Fields Soccer Turf
Replacement
This project replaced the synthetic turf at the Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Fields. Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2016 1,499,979$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
PG‐09003 Park Maintenance Shop
Remodel
This project renovated and remodeled the Parks maintenance shop for safety
and efficienciency upgrades.Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Summer 2016 94,419$
PE‐12017 City Hall First Floor
Renovations
This project installed new elevator control panels and replaced the gray‐painted
panels inside the elevators.Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Summer 2016 3,974,963$
PE‐11012 Temporary Main Library This project created a temporary main Library to be used while the new one
was being constructed.Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works 156,254$
PE‐15029
Baylands Nature
Interpretive Center Facility
Improvement
The project replaced decking, railings, structural framing members, exterior
wood flooring, and cabinetry, restroom reconfiguration, and provided
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2017 889,452$
PE‐13008 Bowden Park
Improvements
This project improved the children’s playground and included park amenity
upgrades such as new playground equipment, a new retaining wall, surfacing
and pathway upgrades, planting restoration and irrigation renovations, and
replaced of damaged wood benches and the playground perimeter fence.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Summer 2016 421,126$
PE‐13020 Byxbee Park Trails This project provided trail and site amenities over the remaining area of the
landfill cap. Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2016 334,607$
PE‐17002 City Hall Floor 3 Remodel
This project improved the Utilities Department administrative offices on the
third floor of City Hall. It included new carpet, wall reconfiguration, a
kitchenette, cabinets, paint, soundproofing, office furniture, doors, and
associated building systems.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2017 440,000$
PE‐14015
Lucie Stern Buildings
Mechanical and Electrical
Upgrades – Phase 1
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life
safety systems at Lucie Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community
Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Center.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Summer 2016 3,247,248$
PG‐12004 Sarah Wallis Park
Improvements
This project improved site amenities with new concrete pathways, replaced old
furnishings, and upgraded landscape with drought tolerant species. Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Winter 2017 65,000$
AP‐16003 Airport Perimeter Fence
This project replaced the perimeter fencing and gates surrounding the Palo Alto
Airport boundaries to prevent unauthorized access to the airport runway in
accordance with Federal and State standards.
Construction Airport Public Works Spring 2017 2,003,540$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
SD‐11101
Channing Avenue/Lincoln
Avenue Storm Drain
Improvements
This project installed of 5,800 linear feet of 36‐inch to 60‐inch diameter storm
drain along Channing and Lincoln Avenues over three project phases to increase
drainage system capacity.
Construction Storm Drain Public Works Winter 2016 7,676,275$
GS‐14004 Gas Distribution System
Model
This project included the development, model installation, testing,
documentation, and staff training of a natural gas distribution system model. Study Gas Utilities Summer 2016 149,500$
AC‐14000
Art Center Auditorium
Audio, Visual and
Furnishings
This project replaced outdated audio visual equipment and furnishings following
the auditorium’s use as a temporary library. Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Winter 2016 150,000$
PF‐15000 Rinconada Pool Locker
Room
This project renovated the Rinconada Pool locker room including the changing
area, restrooms, and showers in the women's and men's locker rooms. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2016 464,433$
PE‐13016 El Camino Park Restoration
This project installed new athletic fields, synthetic turf, field lighting, fencing, a
new restroom, scorekeeper booth and storage buildings, an expanded parking
lot, new bike and pedestrian pathways, landscaping, benches, and other
amenities.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2015 5,611,122$
284,431,923$ Notes: ** Final Project Actuals may be different from Total Project Budget amounts Grand Total
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