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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
From: City Manager
Report Type: INFORMATION REPORTS
Lead Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Report #: 2302-0932
TITLE
Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects
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 2023-2027 five-year CIP totaled $821.9 million for 190 projects
as reviewed by the Council in its adoption of the FY 2023 Capital Budget. Since July 2016, the
City of Palo Alto has completed 91 individual community-serving projects totaling over $295
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 July to December 2022.
Active Projects
Project Type
One-Time Recurring
Construction
Phase
(excludes
Recurring)
Completed
Buildings & Facilities 18 10 6 2
Parks & Open Space 12 9 -1
Streets & Sidewalks 3 8 --
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Traffic & Transportation 10 5 2 -
Airport 5 -2 -
Electric Fund 16 9 4 -
Fiber Optics Fund 1 2 --
Gas Fund 2 4 1 1
Stormwater Management Fund 4 2 --
Water Fund 5 7 2 -
Wastewater Collection Fund 2 4 1 -
Wastewater Treatment Fund 8 1 2 -
Totals 86 61 20 4
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.
ANALYSIS
Project Update Organization
The City of Palo Alto has a robust capital improvement program, and many individual projects
are in progress at any given time. The 2023-2027 five-year CIP totaled $821.9 million for 190
projects as reviewed by the Council as part of the Adoption of the FY 2023 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
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the first half of Fiscal Year 2023 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.
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.$118,037,804 $89,622,125
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Transportation
Implementation
Plan
PL-04010
Project on hold pending recent project
evaluation and review of future project
scoping.
$15,276,377 $9,526,878
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. A Request for
Information was issued in December
2022 and staff is currently reviewing
proposals.
$7,188,899 $1,440,311
New California
Avenue Area
Parking Garage
PE-18000 Completed $50,179,952 $49,376,203
Charleston
Arastradero
Corridor Project
PE-13011
Phase 1 & 2 improvements are
complete. Phase 3 construction is
underway with completion expected
fall 2023.
$20,788,951 $19,199,414
Fire Station 3
Replacement PE-15003 Completed $10,588,654 $10,588,654
Highway 101
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Overpass Project
PE-11011 Completed $23,718,769 $23,718,769
Fire Station 4
Replacement PE-18004
Schematic design has been completed
and an Architectural Review Board
study session and community meeting
were held in February and March 2023,
respectively.
$10,167,779 $506,385
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*Expenses as of April 17, 2023
The last phase of the Charleston/Arastradero Corridor project and the Public Safety Building
project are expected to be completed fall 2023.. Current Infrastructure Plan project schedules
can be found at https://www.infrastructure.cityofpaloalto.org/
Key considerations for the information presented in the project update tables include:
· Project status information is current as of December 2022
· The individual project tables align with the Capital Improvement Fund categories in the Fiscal
Year 2023-2027 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 Fiscal Year 2023-2027 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
· 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 first half of Fiscal Year 2023, since the last update in June 2022, from
July 2022 to December 2022 include the following:
Capital Improvement Fund (general fund)
· Automated External Defibrillator Replacement (FD-21000)
· Magical Bridge Playground Rubber and Synthetic Turf Resurfacing (PE-21003)
· Municipal Service Center A, B and C Roof Replacement (PF-17000)
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 and a new contract will be brought
to Council for approval in May.
$2,815,468 $327,738
Total Project Budget and Total Actual Expenses $262,461,842 $204,674,669
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Gas Fund:
· Gas Main Replacement Project 23 (GS-13001)
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:
Magical Bridge Playground Rubber and Synthetic Turf Resurfacing (PE-21003)
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One-Time Projects Under Construction or underway
Projects that are currently underway include the following:
Capital Improvement Fund (general fund):
· Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Project (PE-13011)
· City Facilities Assessment and Record Plan Management System (PE-20002)
· Civic Center Fire Life Safety Upgrades (PE-18016)
· Civic Center Waterproofing Study and Repairs (PE-15020)
· JMZ Renovation (AC-18001)
· New Public Safety Building (PE-15001)
· Parking Management and System Implementation (PL-16002)
· Water, Gas, Wastewater Office Remodel (PE-19001)
Airport Fund
· Airport Apron Reconstruction (AP-16000)
· Airport Layout Plan (AP-21000)
Electric Fund
· Inter Substation Line Protection Relay (EL-17005)
· Rebuild Underground District 24 (EL-10006)
· Smart Grid Technology Installation (EL-11014)
· Substation Physical Security (EL-16003)
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Gas Fund
· Gas Main Replacement Project 24 (GS-14003)
Wastewater Collection Fund
· Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Augmentation Project 30 (WC-17001)
Wastewater Treatment Fund
· Plant Master Plan (WQ-10001)
· 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)
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Public Safety Building Update
The Public Safety Building project made significant progress in the first half of Fiscal Year 2023.
The concrete structure is completed. Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire
protection systems are being installed and exterior cladding and window installation are in
progress. As of December 2022, construction is 70% complete and 60% 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 started work on procurement packages for Furniture, Fixtures, and
Equipment (FF&E) and will be coming to Council for contract approvals starting this spring.
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.
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 spring 2023, with construction beginning in summer 2023.
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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 to start in fall 2023.
Caltrain Electrification:
The majority of construction for Caltrain Electrification in Palo Alto has been completed,
including the installation of all of the foundations, poles, and wires for the project within the
City. Testing of the infrastructure, vehicular crossings, and the new electric trains in the Palo
Alto area is scheduled to begin in April 2023. Construction and testing of the Paralleling Station
near Page Mill Road is scheduled to be complete in spring 2023. The Caltrain Electrification
Project is scheduled to be complete in fall 2024.
To finish critical Electrification construction and testing in time to begin passenger service in
2024, Caltrain will be suspending rail service in select areas on weekends throughout the year
starting February 11, 2023. The first shutdowns will be between San Francisco and Millbrae for
four weekends in February and March. Riders should avoid Caltrain on these weekends and
seek alternative transportation if they are planning to travel.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Funding for the projects discussed in this report is provided in the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted
Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Five-Year CIP.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholder engagement is conducted separately for each project.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Semi Annual CIP Updates
APPROVED BY:
Brad Eggleston, Director Public Works/City Engineer
ATTACHMENT A DECEMBER 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
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 1 of 10
One‐Time Projects
Animal Shelter
Renovation
(PE‐19002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,916,383 $4,041,156 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 Completed 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 were
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 Summer 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 started with pilot projects at the
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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Municipal Service Center and the Cubberley Community Center Complex. The remainder of all city facilities
assessments are currently underway and are expected to be completed in summer 2023.
City Hall Space
Planning
(PE‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$8,960 $667,600 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. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is being drafted and is expected to be released in spring 2023.
Civic Center
Electrical Upgrade
& EV Charger
Installation
(PE‐17010)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$464,772 $1,347,615 Public Works Design Spring 2025
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 at
the 50 percent design stage. Lead times on switch gear are now taking 12 months, so the project completion date
has been extended.
Civic Center Fire
Life Safety
Upgrades
(PE‐18016)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$290,975 $680,837 Public Works Construction 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
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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and design was delayed due to staffing shortages at the design‐build firm. Construction started in December and
is expected to be complete by May 2023.
Civic Center
Waterproofing
Study and Repairs
(PE‐15020)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$378,974 $746,148 Public Works Construction Summer 2024
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 started in May 2022 and was completed in December 2022. Staff will start
procurement for a design contract in spring 2023 to focus the repair on the perimeter planter boxes.
Extrication Tool
Replacement
(FD‐22000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $298,200 Fire Department Procurement Winter 2023
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 has been 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 winter 2023.
Fire Station 4
Replacement
(PE‐18004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$506,385 $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. Consultant contract for design was approved by Council in spring 2022. Schematic design is
complete, and the Consultant has submitted for preliminary architectural review. Consultant will then proceed
with design development through early 2023. The new Fire Station design will obtain a minimum of LEED Silver
certification.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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JMZ Renovation
(AC‐18001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,487,230 $4,862,975 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
and contracts for some limited improvements, acquiring collections, and completing exhibits planned to open in
2024. An additional federal grant associated with this CIP funds a portion of the exhibition, California Dinosaur
Garden, which will open in fall 2023 with grant activities completed in spring 2024.
Library Automated
Material Handling
LB‐21000
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$123,085 $1,053,917 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. Project
design is complete. 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
$1,766,928 $2,013,475 Public Works Completed Fall 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. Construction was completed in November 2022.
Municipal Service
Center Lighting,
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,006,106 $8,099,991 Public Works Design Fall 2024
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 5 of 10
Mechanical, and
Electrical
Improvements
(PF‐16006)
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. Design is in progress with the
contract that was awarded on June 20, 2022. Lead times on switch gear are now taking 12 months, so the project
completion date has been extended.
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. 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. A Request for Information was released
in early 2023 for proposals for downtown new parking, house and other uses.
New Public Safety
Building
(PE‐15001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$89,622,125 $ 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
concrete structure is completed. Interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems are being
installed. Exterior cladding and window installation is in progress. The utility yard structures framing is nearly
complete.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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Performing Arts
Venues Seat
Replacement
(AC‐18000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$115,892 $1,170,599 Community Services Design 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. The Children’s Theater
seats replacement was completed in November 2022. A design contract for the Community Theater seat
replacement project is being drafted.
Roth Building
Rehabilitation
Phase 1
(PF‐23001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $11,000,000 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides funding for Phase 1 of the rehabilitation and build‐out of the Roth Building
facility. Phase I will make the building suitable for occupancy, also known as a “warm shell.” Phase II of the
rehabilitation includes the interior build‐out of the museum and exhibits, readying the facility to welcome visitors,
and will be fully funded by the Palo Alto Museum (PAM).
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$475,829 $1,234,354 Public Works Construction Spring 2023
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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Water, Gas,
Wastewater Office
Remodel
(PE‐19001)
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. A construction contract was awarded in September 2022 and is currently on schedule to
be completed in the spring of 2023.
Recurring Projects
Americans With
Disabilities Act
Compliance
(PF‐93009)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$77,218 $1,666,100 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 is waiting to solicit for new software 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
$284,898 $1,165,800 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
originally scheduled for winter 2020 has been delayed until FY 2024. Design drawings for the UCC generator project
are complete. The tennis and pickle ball courts lighting and controls upgrade project were completed in March
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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2022. Contractor for re‐plastering the Rinconada Lap Pool and Children’s Pool has been selected. Construction is
scheduled to start in March 2023. Design for Fire Station 8 emergency generator installation is complete and a
new air‐cooled chiller for the Utilities Control Center was installed.
City Facility
Parking Lot
Maintenance
(PE‐09003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$55,168 $247,400 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and walkways at City facilities. No work was planned for FY
2023.
Cubberley Repairs
(CB‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$27,206 $1,082,000 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project is for general maintenance needs of the Cubberley campus. Staff is currently re‐
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
$410,102 $2,102,600 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at Cubberley Community Center. The roof replacement work
from the previous year for Wings F and FH was completed in April 2022. The roof for Wing H was completed
September 2022.
Electric Charger
Infrastructure
Installation
(PF‐23000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $310,900 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides design and construction funding for the installation of electric vehicle chargers
at various City facilities. The primary use of the electric vehicle chargers will be for City fleet vehicles.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
Buildings and Facilities Projects – Page 9 of 10
Facility Interior
Finishes
Replacement
(PF‐02022)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$449,289 $504,500 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,
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 was delayed due to staffing workloads
and will begin in spring 2023.
Police Video
Recording Systems
Replacement
(PD‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$69,270 $133,200 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 2023 and BWC cameras were replaced throughout the year. Purchasing
will be issuing an RFP in FY2023 for all aspects of the program. The program will seek to include all detention
facilities in the Public Safety Building which is expected to come online in late 2023.
Roofing
Replacement
(PF‐00006)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$58,443 $1,423,000 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at City facilities that have outlived their useful lifespans. 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 was completed in October 2022. The Peers Park Field House roof
replacement was completed in November 2022.
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of December 2022
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University Avenue
Parking
Improvements
(PF‐14003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$63,179 $111,000 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 December 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
$480,088 $4,427,698 Public Works Design Summer 2024
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. 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
winter 2023 and begin construction in spring 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 need additional outreach and review that would continue through FY 2023. 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
$150,618 $236,418 Community Services Procurement Spring 2023
Project Status: This project upgrades and renovates safety and accessibility features at Cameron Park with a primary
focus on the park playground. A park improvement ordinance was approved by Council in February 2021. The project
went out to bid in summer 2022 and construction will start in winter 2023.
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of December 2022
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Cubberley Field
Restroom
(CB‐17002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$220,222 $700,765 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. 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. Staff conducted outreach meetings and coordination for the potential location of the proposed
restroom. Depending on the preferred restroom location, a lift station may be added to the project to pump sanitary
sewage to the City sewers. The project design will continue through FY 2023 and restroom installation is anticipated in
FY 2024.
Foothills Nature
Preserve
Boronda Lake
Dock
Replacement
(OS‐18000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $233,200 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 spring 2023.
Foothills Nature
Preserve Dam
Seepage
Investigation
and Repairs
(PE‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $33,300 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. Staff is monitoring and
investigating the seepage per the Department of Water Resources inspections and recommendations. Depending on
the ongoing investigation, an engineered solution may be required.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of December 2022
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Foothills Nature
Preserve
Improvements
(PE‐21000)
$0 $3,287,700 Public Works Design Summer 2026
Project Status: This project provides funding to repair the bridge to Sunfish Island; design and permitting costs to
replace the footbridge in Los Trancos Valley; to replace the grade control structures along Buckeye Creek, and to
provide new split rail fencing to protect sensitive areas, new pedestrian pathways to keep park visitors safe while
walking along the park road, and improvements to some of the existing parking areas to make them safer and more
efficient. Staff began initial work to determine City permitting, surveying, and concept planning needs. Staff anticipates
developing concept plans and initiate design in FY 2023.
Golf Course Net
and Artificial
Turf
Replacement
(PG‐18000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $854,900 Community Services Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides funding for the removal and replacement of golf course driving range netting and
synthetic turf. This project is being delayed as additional ball retention needs are being assessed throughout the golf
course and development of a potential partnership with the First Tee of Silicon Valley for driving range and practice
facility improvements.
Magical Bridge
Playground
Rubber and
Synthetic Turf
Resurfacing
(PE‐21003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$216,083 $857,380 Community Services Completed Fall 2022
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. Installation of rubberized and synthetic surfacing, replacement
of climbing nets and renovation of the playhouse took place in fall 2022. Project was completed in December 2022.
Ramos Park
Improvements
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$248,096 $527,769 Community Services Design Summer 2023
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(PG‐14000) 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. The
project will go out to bid in winter 2023 and construction is planned for summer 2023.
Rinconada Park
Improvements
(PE‐08001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,772,891 $10,703,087 Public Works Design Spring 2024
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). Phase 1 park improvements to the western half of the park were completed in spring
2022. A new restroom that was removed from the Phase 1 park improvements in FY 2022 is currently in design and
permitting. The restroom installation is anticipated in FY 2024. 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.
Robles Park
Improvements
(PE‐18015)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $749,500 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: This project provides funding for the replacement of play equipment and resurfacing in two children’s
playground areas; repairs to a basketball court and adjacent concrete wall; and replacement of perimeter fencing,
pathways and other site amenities. Irrigation renovations and turf restoration are also included in this project. The
project design is anticipated in FY 2023 and construction in FY 2024.
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Recurring Projects
Art in Public
Spaces
(AC‐86017)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$249,882 $2,004,800 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project provides the ongoing temporary and permanent artworks throughout the City. The FY
2023 budget funded a second round of temporary murals at the Public Safety Building construction site, the
installation of artworks along the Charleston‐Arastradero corridor, ten new ArtLift microgrant projects, artist
designed barricade covers in commercial corridors, and temporary artwork in Midtown. Projects in process include
the ongoing King Artist‐in‐Residence including temporary artwork for King Plaza, design development for artwork at
Boulware Park, , permanent artworks at the Public Safety Building, design development for permanent artwork at
Fire Station 4, initiation of artist selection for Code: ART festival 2023, 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
$154,167 $314,500 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs and resurfaces athletic courts in various Palo Alto parks. The resurfacing of the
tennis courts at Cubberley Community Center and Peers Park were completed in summer 2022.
Benches, Signage,
Walkways,
Perimeter
Landscaping
(PG‐06003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$192,682 $194,300 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project restores and replaces existing benches, signage, fencing, walkways, and landscaping at
various City facilities. In fall 2022, a contract for the repair and resurfacing of the Lytton Plaza fountain was issued
and repair is scheduled for winter 2023. In December 2022, site amenities improvements to the Peers Park dog park
were completed including installation of waste receptacles and seating benches.
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Dog Park
Installation and
Renovation
(PG‐18001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$54,136 $161,000 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 summer 2023. Council approved a Park Improvement
Ordinance on September 12, 2022 for expansion of the Mitchell Park Dog Park and construction is anticipated to
begin in fall 2023.
Off‐Road Pathway
Resurfacing and
Repair
(OS‐09001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$218,305 $168,000 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. No repairs were performed in first half of FY 2023.
Open Space Lakes
and Pond
Maintenance
(OS‐00002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$31,454 $50,000 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. Year two of a three year
maintenance contract is in place for removal of aquatic vegetation in Boronda Lake and is scheduled for spring 2023.
Open Space Trails
and Amenities
(OS‐00001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$371,335 $207,300 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 Work performed in fall 2022 included grooming trail tread and trailside
vegetation of 25 miles of existing trails at Foothills Nature Preserve and Pearson‐Arastradero Preserve.
Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of December 2022
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Parks and Open
Space Emergency
Repairs
(PG‐09002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$152,778 $305,400 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. In December 2022, the artificial
turf infill at the Mayfield Soccer Complex will be replaced due to degradation of existing infill material.
Park Restroom
Installation
(PG‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$35,606 $363,800 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. City Council approved a Park Improvement Ordinance for Ramos Park for park
amenities and construction of a restroom. The restroom is anticipated to be installed in FY 2024.
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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
$23,324 $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 California Avenue District Gateway
Signs project is on hold pending the outcome of project PL‐23000 California Avenue Streetscape Update.
Newell Road
San
Francisquito
Creek Bridge
Replacement
(PE‐12011)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$2,211,606 $16,627,643 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 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 early 2023. Final design and right‐of‐way
and easements work will start in early 2023 along with continued coordination with JPA for permitting of the Reach
2 project. Right‐of‐way and permitting is anticipated to be completed in September 2023, with bidding of the project
in late 2023 and construction to start in early 2024.
Street Lights
Condition
Assessment
(PE‐13014)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$8,799 $253,098 Public Works Design Summer 2023
Project Status: This project provides funding to assess the condition of the streetlight system. The assessment will
include an inventory of the entire lighting system, including age and condition of conduit, wiring, street light poles,
foundations, luminaires, and lighting coverage. Determining the inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation
necessary to prolong the life of the City’s streetlight system is also included in this project.
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Recurring Projects
City Bridge
Improvements
(PE‐20001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$108,764 $503,000 Public Works N/A Recurring
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 completed inspections of twenty‐five bridge and culvert structures in spring
2022 of which seven bridges have been identified for repairs in FY 2023. Staff is continuing with design of the repair
work for winter 2023.
Curb and Gutter
Repairs
(PO‐12001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$116,698 $122,600 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs curbs and gutters uplifted by tree roots. The FY 2022 Street Maintenance Projects
replaced 555 linear feet of Type A gutter and 317 linear feet of Type B gutter in the first half of FY 2023.
San Francisquito
Creek Joint
Powers
Authority
Ongoing Creek
Projects
(PE‐22000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$56,000 $113,900 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.
Streets and Sidewalks Projects Status as of December 2022
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Sidewalk Repairs
(PO‐89003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$853,162 $1,452,900 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
current district‐based program. Funding was reduced in FY 2022 as part of the FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program
budget strategy. The FY 2022 Street Resurfacing Projects replaced 4,994 square feet of broken and uplifted sidewalks
at locations reported through Palo Alto 311 in the first half of FY 2023.
Sign Reflectivity
Upgrade
(PO‐11000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,358 $106,400 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 in FY 2023.
Street Lights
Improvements
(PO‐05054)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$149,149 $388,600 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. In the first half of Fiscal Year 2023, there were seven knockdown locations with
three completed repairs and four in progress.
Street
Maintenance
(PE‐86070)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,536,589 $5,274,700 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
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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
Project is completed. The FY 2023 Street Resurfacing Project is under procurement process and is expected to start
construction in early 2023. 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
$52,679 $166,800 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 during FY 2023.
Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of December 2022
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One‐Time Projects
California Avenue
Streetscape
Update
(PL‐23000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $111,000 Office of Transportation Design Summer 2023
Project Status: The project provides funding for interim changes to the street, and for preliminary community
engagement to help inform an upcoming Request for Proposals in spring 2023 to procure a consultant for an
Alternatives Analysis study of different street configurations and design options.
Charleston
Arastradero
Corridor Project
(PE‐13011)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$19,199,414 $20,788,951 Public Works Construction Winter 2023
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 and installing final striping on Arastradero Road from Los Palos Avenue to El
Camino Real in October 2022. The remaining median islands on Arastradero Road have been constructed and
planted with landscaping. Construction is anticipated to be completed by early 2023.
Churchill Avenue
Enhanced
Bikeway
(PL‐14000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$315,398 $4,013,745 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
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westbound right‐turn lane. The project is anticipated to gain PAUSD approval and will go out to bid in summer 2023.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by fall 2024.
Churchill Avenue
Alma Street
Railroad Crossing
Safety
Improvements
(PL‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$203,918 $5,106,881 Office of Transportation Design Winter 2024
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. Staff is currently working with Caltrain, Caltrans, and California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC). The design plans reached completion in early 2022. CPUC approved the General Order 88‐B for
this project in November 2022 and authorized the City to move forward with construction. Staff is preparing bid
documents for construction to be released in early 2023. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 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
$327,738 $2,815,468 Office of Transportation Design Fall 2024
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. The Downtown Automated Parking Guidance Systems procurement will be reissued in spring
2023.
Emergency
Vehicle Traffic
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$486,422 $682,900 Fire Department Procurement Winter 2023
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Signal
Preemption
System Pilot
(PL‐19000)
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.
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 winter 2023.
Parking
Management and
System
Implementation
(PL‐16002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$137,050 $627,247 Office of Transportation Construction Spring 2024
Project Status: This project provides funding for the design and installation of the Comprehensive Parking Permit
and Citation Management System. The all‐inclusive system is a tool staff will utilize in the management of parking
permits for eight parking permit programs and associated on and off‐street parking citations.
Quarry Road
Improvements
and
Transit Center
Access
(PL‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,282,050 $3,394,046 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.
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Railroad Grade
Separation and
Safety
Improvements
(PL‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,836,455 $18,764,851 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. 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. Staff is working with VTA to allocate funding from Measure B Grade Separation
Funds for initiating the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Phase and pursuing other Federal and State grant
funding opportunities for these three crossings.
University Ave
Streetscape
Project
(PE‐21004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$40,111 $175,000 Public Works Design Fall 2023
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. The City initiated the focus group
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meetings in November 2022 and will continue public outreach to develop project alternatives. Phase 1 is anticipated
to be completed by fall 2023.
Recurring Projects
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Transportation Plan
Implementation
(PL‐04010)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,526,878 $2,400,000 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.
Parking District
Implementation
(PL‐15003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $182,000 Office of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project will fund the introduction of additional parking permit programs throughout the city.
One aspect of this project is the City Council approved Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) ordinance to establish
uniform procedures to implement RPP districts through the process outlined in the Municipal Code 10.50.
Safe Routes to
School
(PL‐00026)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$276,686 $849,900 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
Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 awaiting results of grant applications to fund
construction. In FY 2023, the project funded improved crosswalks to improve school access.
Traffic Signal and
Intelligent
Transportation
Systems
(PL‐05030)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$232,020 $673,300 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
management system. The project includes the replacement of traffic signal controllers/cabinets, video detection
systems, accessible pedestrian buttons, and related field equipment. Design for traffic signal safety and
operational improvements at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Charleston Road is nearing 100%
completion. Staff is finalizing the plans, and will be preparing bid documents for construction to be released in
spring 2023, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2023 or early 2024. City Staff is starting the process to
update the Centralized Traffic Management system servers to improve operational functions and system security.
Transportation and
Parking
Improvements
(PL‐12000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$86,063 $1,406,403 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. Temporary traffic calming elements were placed in
the summer 2021 for trial and to seek feedback from community. Staff is planning to conduct a post installation
survey in early 2023 and plan for permanent improvements accordingly.
Airport Projects Status as of December 2022
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One‐Time Projects
Airport Apron
Reconstruction
(AP‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$35,523,554 $41,563,570 Public Works Construction Winter 2023
Project Status: This project includes the design and reconstruction of the Palo Alto Airport apron and is being
implemented in multiple phases. 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 winter 2023.
Airport Layout
Plan
(AP‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$58,000 $1,342,500 Public Works Construction 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 funding for Phase II was received in fall 2022 and work has begun. 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 $359,800 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 spring 2023.
Airport Projects Status as of December 2022
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Airport Zero
Emission
Vehicle Fleet
Replacement
Program
(AP‐23000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $349,200 Public Works Design Summer 2024
Project Status: The Airport vehicle fleet will be replaced by three zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) and three electric
charging stations. The van is used for the transportation of airport guests and passengers and improves safety by
minimizing foot traffic on the airport apron. The truck is used as a maintenance, first response, and operations
vehicle. The ZEV fleet will include one passenger vehicle and two trucks. The Airport is working with the FAA to
receive funding for the passenger van in spring 2023 and will go out for bid for the trucks again in spring 2023.
Automated
Weather
Observation
System
(AWOS)
AP‐19000
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $538,800 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.
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 did not receive California Independent System
Operator’s commitment to support this interconnection. Staff is reassessing CPA’s position and reviewing
alternatives that might be more favorable.
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 2025
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. This project has been deferred to align with available staffing resources and current project priorities. Staff
will reassess the project next budget cycle.
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
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,335,869 $10,865,445 Utilities Pre‐Design Fall 2027
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Equipment
Upgrades
(EL‐19001)
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. . The preliminary design is delayed due to staffing needs.
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. The design is currently in progress.
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 2025
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
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 2025. Construction for this project was deferred to maintain zero rate
increases to ease economic recovery because of COVID‐19. Phase 1 substructure construction and electric
equipment install are completed.
Foothills Rebuild
(Fire Mitigation)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,742,548 $4,000,000 Utilities Design Fall 2025
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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(EL‐21001) 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
currently in progress. 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
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. This project is
temporarily delayed due to available staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities and customer service
projects.
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.
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 2027
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. This project is temporarily delayed due to
available staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities and customer service projects.
Rebuild
Underground
District 16
(EL‐13003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$28,742 $735,335 Utilities Design Spring 2027
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 is temporarily delayed due to available staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities
and customer service projects
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 2024
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 temporarily delayed
due to available staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities and customer service projects
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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Rebuild
Underground
District 26
(EL‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$36,817 $312,447 Utilities Pre‐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. This project is temporarily delayed due to available staffing levels and a refocus on
current priorities and customer service projects.
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 Construction 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.
Substation
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. This project is temporarily delayed
due to available staffing levels and a refocus on current priorities and customer service projects.
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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. Staff awarded the bid for security
cameras and lighting in July 2022. Construction will start in January 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
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 Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 80% complete.
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.
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$264,757 $450,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Electric Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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Substation
Facility
Improvements
(EL‐89044)
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.
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. Staff hired a contractor to complete the design of 36
pole replacements.
Fiber Optics Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 $3,315,100 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. On September 19, 2022, Council approved the City’s fiber expansion plan including
construction of a new fiber backbone and a phased buildout of a fiber‐to‐the‐premises network. The Fiber Optic
Network System Rebuild CIP will be replaced with new Fiber Backbone and Fiber‐to‐the‐Premises CIP’s in FY 2024.
Recurring Projects
Fiber Optics
Customer
Connections
(FO‐10000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$75,326 $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 seven customer connection projects in FY 2023.
Fiber Optics
Network
System
Improvements
(FO‐10001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$84,086 $595,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project improves the reliability within the fiber optic network system. As part of the City’s
wildfire mitigation plan, this project will add new fiber conduit and substructure in the foothills to support city
infrastructure and improve telecommunication and connectivity in the open space.
Gas Fund Projects Status as of December 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
$5,675,198 $7,951,858 Utilities Completed 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 and was completed in summer 2022.
Gas Main
Replacement
Project 24
(GS‐14003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$44,459 $10,000,000 Utilities Construction 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. This project was split into GMR24A and
GMR24B. GMR24A was bid in summer 2022 and the construction project was awarded. Construction is anticipated to be
complete in winter 2023. GMR24B is currently in design and anticipated to be bid in winter 2023.
Gas Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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Recurring Projects
Gas
Distribution
System
Improvements
(GS‐11002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$164,389 $750,000 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
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 first half of FY 2023, 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
$52,474 $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. No
new equipment was purchased in the first half of FY 2023.
Gas Meters
and
Regulators
(GS‐80019)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$333,356 $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
Gas Fund Projects Status as of December 2022
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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
$754,755 $1,166,900 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,
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 service installations and 26 gas service demolitions in the first half of
FY 2023.
Stormwater Management Projects Status as of December 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
$161,853 $3,949,827 Public Works Design Fall 2024
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 spring 2023 and construction is anticipated to start in fall 2023.
Trash Capture
Device
Installation
(SD‐22002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$11,562 $657,000 Public Works Design Fall 2023
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
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. The design is in progress and is expected to go out
to bid for construction in spring 2023.
West Bayshore
Road Pump
Station
(SD‐20000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$235,329 $2,748,396 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
Stormwater Management Projects Status as of December 2022
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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 spring 2023 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
$5,271 $2,478,965 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 spring 2023 with construction expected to start by fall
2023.
Recurring Projects
Green
Stormwater
Infrastructure
(SD‐22001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $2,111,351 Public Works N/A Recurring
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.
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Storm Drainage
System
Replacement and
Rehabilitation
(SD‐06101)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,072,691 $1,233,100 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 was completed 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
$801,528 $4,656,777 Utilities Construction Winter 2023
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 January 2023.
Wastewater
Collection
System
Rehabilitation
Augmentation
Project 31
(WC‐19001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $5,200,000 Utilities Design Summer 2025
Project Status: This project funds the design and construction of high priority main replacement work, which reduces
inflow of rainfall and groundwater into the collection system. The project replaces approximately 11,000 linear feet
(which represents 1.1 percent of the City’s Wastewater Collection System) for El Camino Real from Page Mill Rd to
Cesano Ct, and Page Mill Rd from Ramos Way to Ash St. The project will be comprised of mains identified in video
inspection work or through maintenance records as deficient and in need of replacement. The work will be in Caltrans
(El Camino Real) and the County of Santa Clara (Page Mill Rd) right‐of‐way.
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Recurring Projects
Sewer
Lateral/Manhole
Rehabilitation
and
Replacement
(WC‐99013)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $825,000 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 in FY 2023 to replace problematic
sewer laterals.
Sewer System,
Customer
Connections
(WC‐80020)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$453,078 $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
sewer laterals with condition deficiencies per Utilities Operations’ criteria are required to be replaced in accordance
with the latest 2022 WGW Standards. This project recovers the cost for installation and maintenance for Development
Service projects 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
$71,193 $50,000 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project funds contract C23184325A to procure 39 new sanitary sewer level monitoring units. The
City’s current monitoring system is operating on the 3G cellular network which sunsets in December 2022. Sanitary
sewer level monitoring units are strategically placed in manholes throughout the City that will trigger alarms when
high level of sewage is detected. This early warning system helps the Wastewater Operations crew respond faster to
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emergency situations and prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The remaining budget in this project may potentially be
applied towards a sedimentation tank at the Municipal Service Center.
Wastewater
System
Improvements
(WC‐15002)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$413 $600,000 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.
The City is currently using Sedaru’s asset management software to document maintenance activities.
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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 $20,197,389 Public Works Design Fall 2025
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 also received grant funding for a portion of the
project costs and a State low‐interest loan for the design and construction phases. The Project was submitted to the
Planning Dept, and a meeting with ARB is anticipated in early 2023. The project was presented to the Parks &
Recreation Commission in late 2022. The design is currently at 90% completion and is expected to be completed in
winter 2023, with project construction completion in fall 2025.
Headworks
Facility
Replacement
(WQ‐16002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $48,778,300 Public Works Design Fall 2028
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 2023.
Horizontal
Levee Pilot
(WQ‐22001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $750,800 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
levees as green infrastructure components in larger flood control levee improvement projects within Palo Alto and
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beyond. The project completed 60% design, CEQA review, conducted several stakeholder out‐reach events, and
submitted construction applications to resource agencies. The project is currently working on progressing the design
to 100%, composing a Parks Improvement Ordinance, and continuing stakeholder outreach.
New
Laboratory and
Environmental
Services
Building
(WQ‐14002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$363,705 $24,134,403 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
summer 2023.
Outfall Line
Construction
(WQ‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $10,616,200 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. 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 Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$431,720 $221,500 Public Works Construction Winter 2028
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
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support for the projects associated with the Long‐Range Facilities Plan (LRFP). The contract was renewed in December
2022 through 2028.
Primary
Sedimentation
Tank
Rehabilitation
(WQ‐14003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$3,658,289 $20,502,245 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 $193,351,077 Public Works Design Winter 2028
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 City has received a State low‐interest
loan for the design and construction phases. The design was completed in spring 2022. Construction contract will be
issued in winter 2023.
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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
$1,122,530 $10,465,000 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 12 kV Electrical Loop
Upgrade Project was completed in spring 2022; construction contract will be issued in winter 2023.
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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
$447,384 $10,305,619 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 started in April 2022, and around 35%
of water mains have been installed. This project is anticipated to be completed in late 2023.
Water Main
Replacement
Project 29
(WS‐15002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$8,229 $9,350,000 Utilities Design Spring 2024
Project Status: This project will fund the design and replacement of structurally deficient water mains and
appurtenances. Mains are selected by researching the maintenance history of the system and identifying those
that are undersized, corroded, and/or subject to breaks. The project scope includes approximately 10,000 linear
feet (which represents 0.8 percent of the City’s Water Distribution System) of mains and services on various streets
within the City, including areas in the Evergreen Park, Ventura, and Midtown/Midtown West neighborhoods.
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
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 the One Water Plan
tentatively scheduled for Council approval in fall 2023. The earliest such a project could begin is spring 2024.
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Water
Regulation
Station
Improvements
(WS‐07000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,735,652 $2,960,992 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
evaluation for restraining the Page Mill turnout and piping was included in the design. City Council approved this
project and the construction is scheduled to start in March 2023.
Water Tank
Seismic Upgrade
and
Rehabilitation
(WS‐09000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$9,348,646 $27,111,359 Utilities Construction Spring 2024
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
was completed in April 2022. 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 take place in early 2023. Design
for Park Reservoir will also begin in spring 2023, with construction planned for 2024.
Recurring Projects
Water
Distribution
System
Improvements
(WS‐11003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$24,621 $285,900 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
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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 early
2023, with the work to be performed by fall 2023.
Water, Gas,
Wastewater
Utility GIS Data
(WS‐02014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$343,131 $498,500 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
$30,008 $105,000 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.
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Water Meters
(WS‐80015)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$91,192 $962,800 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
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
and Hydrant
Replacement
(WS‐80014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$99,814 $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
$924,125 $904,600 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 on
Development Services projects.
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$17,073 $285,900 Utilities N/A Recurring
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Water System
Supply
Improvements
(WS‐11004)
Project Status: This project evaluates and improves the City’s water distribution system on an as‐needed basis. This
project includes piping modifications, equipment replacements associated with water delivery, supervisory control
software upgrades, system modifications for water system quality compliance, conditional assessment of the
reliability of transmission mains, and security system installations. The water system includes the connection
facilities between the City’s and the San Francisco Public Utility Commission’s pipelines, emergency water wells
within the City, pumping stations, water reservoirs, and pipelines. Security cameras will be added to various tanks,
pump stations, and turnouts as part of the Security Cameras project. Staff are also exploring adding generators to
two foothill pump stations and several emergency wells. These projects are still in the planning stage due to
competing priorities.
List of Completed Projects
CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
PE‐21003
Magical Bridge Playground
Rubber and Synthetic Turf
Resurfacing
This project replace rubberized and synthetic turf surfacing in the playground
and replace play equipment including swings, climbing net, and playhouse. An
IFB was issued in November 2021 and Council awarded a construction contract
in spring 2022. Installation of rubberized and synthetic surfacing, replacement
of climbing nets and renovation of the playhouse took place in fall 2022. Project
was completed in December 2022.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2022 857,380.00$
GS‐13001 Gas Main Replacement
Project 23
This project designed and constructed 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. Construction began in winter
2021and was completed in summer 2022
Construction Gas Utilities Summer 2022 7,951,858.00$
FD‐21000 Automated External
Defibrillator Replacement
This project replaced 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.
The new AEDs were purchased and deployed in summer 2022.
Procurement Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Summer 2022 $ 237,500.00
PF‐17000
Municipal Service Center
A, B, & C Roof
Replacement
This project replaced the existing MSC roofs. The existing asphalt and gravel
roofs have reached the end of their useful life and needed to be replaced. The
new roofs will meet current cool roofing codes to optimize energy efficiency.
Construction was completed in November 2022.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2022 2,013,475.00$
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
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
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
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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
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
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Budget **CMR Date
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
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
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Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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
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
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Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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
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$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
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$
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Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
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$
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CIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season
Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
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$
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Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
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$
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Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project
Budget **CMR Date
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$
295,492,136$ Notes: ** Final Project Actuals may be different from Total Project Budget amounts Grand Total
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