HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2507-4978CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council Chambers & Hybrid
4:30 PM
Agenda Item
D.Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA Status
– Not a Project
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: INFORMATION REPORTS
Lead Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: December 15, 2025
Report #:2507-4978
TITLE
Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects; CEQA Status – Not
a Project
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 transfer of funding from the General Fund, including
dedicated Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funding, as well as utility rates and various other
sources. The 2025-2029 five-year CIP totaled $1.7 billion for 206 projects as reviewed by the
Council in its adoption of the FY 2025 Capital Budget. Since July 2016, the City of Palo Alto has
completed 112 individual community-serving projects totaling $446,969,862 in improvements.
Given the volume of projects included and to provide accurate financial accounting, this report
presents information current as of July 2025.
A summary of all completed CIP projects is provided at the end of Attachment A. The CIP also
represents a major effort for much of the City workforce. The following table summarizes the
status of all projects for the six-month period of January to June 2025.
One Time Projects
CIP Workgroup
Recurring
Projects
Pre-Design Design Construction Completed
Airport 0 0 5 1 0
Buildings and Facilities 13 5 10 9 0
One Time Projects
CIP Workgroup
Recurring
Projects
Pre-Design Design Construction Completed
Electric 9 2 3 6 0
Fiber Optic 2 0 2 0 0
Gas 4 0 2 0 1
Parks and Open Space 8 2 5 8 1
Stormwater Management 2 0 1 3 0
Streets and Sidewalks 8 0 3 0 0
Traffic and Transportation 5 1 8 3 0
Wastewater Collection 4 0 0 1 0
Wastewater Treatment 2 1 2 4 0
Water 7 1 1 1 0
Subtotals 64 12 42 36 2
Totals 156
BACKGROUND
This report provides Council with an update on the status of CIP projects, with 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. The
report does not include Internal Service Funds projects (Information Technology and Vehicle).
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 2025-2029 five-year CIP totaled $1.7 billion for 206
projects as reviewed by the Council in the adoption of the FY 2025 Capital Budget. The attached
CIP project tables are intended to provide 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 and ties to several 2024 City Council Priorities and related objectives. The following table
details the Total Project Budget and Total Actual Expenses through September 09, 2025, for the
Infrastructure Plan projects.
Council
Infrastructure
Plan Projects
CIP
Number Project Update Total Project
Budget
Total Actual
Expenses Completion
Date
Fire Station 3
Replacement
PE-15003 Completed $10,600,734 $10,600,734 Spring
2020
New California
Avenue Area
Parking Garage
PE-18000 Completed (Day 2 items are in
progress)
$50,207,727 $49,481,033 Winter
2020
Highway 101
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Overpass Project
PE-11011 Completed $23,734,218 $23,734,218 Fall 2021
Charleston
Arastradero
Corridor Project
PE-13011 Completed $21,600,000 $20,810,587 Summer
2024
Downtown
Automated
Parking Guidance
Systems
PL-15002 Council approved a design-build
contract in May 2023.
Construction is underway and
expected to be completed in
spring 2025.
$5,197,827 $4,415,679 Winter 2025
New Public Safety
Building
PE-15001 Phased staff move-in is expected
in summer 2025, following May
2025 issuance of a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy.
$123,529,764 $123,914,461 Fall 2025
Fire Station 4
Replacement
PE-18004 Project is going through building
permit review. Staff completed a
pre-qualification process, with
construction bidding anticipated
in summer 2025.
$18,225,946 $3,602,142 Spring 2027
Byxbee Park
Completion
PE-18006 On hold pending completion of
the Baylands Comprehensive
Conservation Plan.
$3,699,189 $368,192 Spring 2028
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Transportation
Implementation
Plan
PL-04010 This project funds the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Update, which has kicked off
recently and is slated to take
approximately 18 months to
complete. This project also funds
the implementation of various
bicycle and pedestrian projects.
$14,400,000 $10,233,139 On-Going
Council
Infrastructure
Plan Projects
CIP
Number Project Update Total Project
Budget
Total Actual
Expenses Completion
Date
New Downtown
Parking Garage
PE-15007 Council gave direction to staff in
December 2023 to advance the
project in conjunction with
advancement of affordable
housing in the Downtown area. A
design contract for the garage was
approved by Council in December
2024. Design is ongoing.
$17,300,000 $1,745,648 Spring 2028
The last phase of the Public Safety Building project is expected to be completed in fall 2025.
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 June 30, 2025.
The individual project tables align with the Capital Improvement Fund categories in the
Fiscal Year 2025-2029 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 2025-2029 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, located at the end of Attachment A 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
There were two completed one-time projects in the second half of Fiscal Year 2025 (January
through June 2025).
Cubberley Field Restroom (CB-17002)
Gas Main Replacement Project 24 (GS-14003)
One-time 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.
One-Time Projects Under Construction
The 36 projects underway as of June 30, 2025 include the following:
Capital Improvement Fund (general fund):
Baylands Interpretive Signage Program (OS-24001)
Boulware Park Improvements (PE-17005)
Churchill Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements (PL-20000)
Churchill Avenue Enhanced Bikeway (PL-14000)
Civic Center Fire Life Safety Upgrades (PE-18016)
Downtown Automated Parking Guidance Systems, Access Controls & Revenue Collection
Equipment (PL-15002)
Eucalyptus Tree Removal (PG-25002)
Foothills Nature Preserve Dam Seepage Investigation and Repairs (PE-20000)
Heritage Park Site Amenities Replacement (PG-21000)
Homekey Facilities (PE-24005)
JMZ Renovation (AC-18001)
Library Automated Material Handling (LB-21000)
Lucie Stern Community Theatre Stage Rigging System Refurbishment (AC-24000)
New Public Safety Building (PE-15001)
Palo Alto Art Center Ceramics Equipment (AC-28003)
Ramos Park Improvements (PG-14000)
Roth Building Rehabilitation Phase 1 (PF-23001)
Performing Arts Venues Seat Replacement (AC-18000)
Roth Building Rehabilitation Phase 1 (PF-23001)
Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields Turf Replacement (PG-26000)
Airport Layout Plan (AP-21000)
Colorado Distribution Feeder Outlet Replacement (EL-22002)
Grid Modernization for Electrification (EL-24000)
Inter Substation Line Protection Relay (EL-17005)
Foothills Rebuild Fire Mitigation (EL-21001)
Smart Grid Technology Installation (EL-11014)
Substation Physical Security (EL-16003)
Corporation Way System Upgrades and Pump Station (SD-21000)
West Bayshore Road Trunk Line Improvements (SD-23000)
West Bayshore Road Pump Station (SD-20000)
Wastewater Collection Fund:
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation Augmentation Project 32(WC-20000)
Joint Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation (Phase 1) (WQ-24000)
Secondary Treatment Upgrades (WQ-19001)
Horizontal Levee Pilot (WQ-22001)
Local Advanced Water Purification System (WQ-19003)
Water Tank Seismic System Upgrades (WS-09000)
Joint Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation (Phase 1) (WQ-24000)
Secondary Treatment Upgrades (WQ-19001)
pavement repairs, has been finished. Electrical work is approximately 45% complete, including
loop installations, modifications to lighting systems, and traffic signal work. Roadway striping is
about 80% complete, with bike lane striping underway in Mountain View. The bike lane striping
in Palo Alto began in May. The bike lane implementation was scheduled for completion in fall
2025, pending weather and the progress of other related tasks.
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ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT A
Semiannual Update on the Status of Capital Improvement Program Projects
Capital Improvement Fund CIP Projects
•Buildings and Facili�es Projects
Parks and Open Space Projects
Streets and Sidewalks Projects
ffic and Transporta�on Projects
Enterprise Fund CIP Projects
•Airport Projects
Fiber Op�cs Projects
Gas Projects
Stormwater Management Projects
Collec�on Projects
Wastewater Treatment Projects
Water Projects
List of Completed Project
Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Animal Shelter
(PE‐19002)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$2,950,078 $6,181,882
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2028
Project Status: A new five‐year agreement with Pets in Need (PIN) was approved by Council in March 2024. Discussions with
and City staff regarding capital projects started in late 2024, with a scope of work finalized with PIN in May 2025. Staff is
on the RFP package to bring a consultant on board. The tentative schedule shows that the design should be complete
fall 2026.
Children’s
Facility $ 3,874
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$137,628
Implementing Department Project Phase
Community Services Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Summer 2026
Upgrade/Repair
(AC‐28002)
Project Status: This project will upgrade and repair the Children’s Theatre Facility, including backstage work and storage areas,
performance stages, restrooms and public spaces. Phase 1 will focus on procuring a consultant to conduct a facility
assessment and provide cost estimates.
City Hall Space Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$85,525 $700,343
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Fall 2026
(PE‐19000)Project Status: This project involves space planning to determine future workgroup space needs and programming for the City
office building focused on the Police Department areas that will be vacated once the new Public Safety Building is
The City has contracted with an architectural firm to perform a space needs assessment for the two City facilities.
1, Data collection and analysis is currently underway.
City Radio Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$0 $2,710,140
Implementing Department Project Phase
Police Department Design
Project Completion
Summer 2029
Project Status: Two‐way commercial radios are used by many Departments in the City of Palo Alto. The City operates
772 radios across 9 workgroups, including Police, Fire, Office of Emergency Services (OES), Community Services
Rangers, Public Works, Utilities, Development Center, and Information Technology. This project will be used to replace
original digital radios.
(PD‐25000)
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Civic Center Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$759,159 $2,176,935
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2027
Upgrade & EV
(PE‐17010)
Project Status: This project has installed EV chargers in existing downtown garages and will replace the aging Civic Center
switchgear and motor control centers. EV charger construction at the Civic Center, Bryant Street garage and Webster
garage was completed in December 2021. A contract was awarded in June 2021 for the design of the Civic Center
replacement and is currently at the 90 percent design stage. Lead times on switch gear are now taking 18 months,
the project completion date has been extended. The structural analysis design of the switchgear area and its permit set is
Recent plan check comments required a redesign to accommodate fire code updates and provided some cost
benefit.
Civic Center Fire Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Winter 2026Life Safety
(PE‐18016)
$1,046,227 $1,117,335
Project Status: This project will assess, update, and replace the Civic Center fire alarm system and the emergency responder
communication system (ERRCS). The fire life safety system is approaching the end of its useful life. The fire alarm panel
associated equipment need an upgrade to meet current code requirements. The award of a design‐build contract was
by Council in June 2021. Construction is complete. The fire permit will be finalized as soon as the City receives as‐
drawings from the contractor. The ERRCS study will be conducted upon the completion of the planning and design for
Forest Avenue. Modifications to the Fire Alarm system and fire suppression systems will also need re‐evaluation.
Civic Center
$798,592
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$1,830,089
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Fall 2027
Study and
(PE‐15020)
Project Status: This project includes a condition assessment of the Plaza deck structural system to the Civic Center. In 2016,
Building Science, Inc. determined that the expansion joint on the plaza could be repaired and that replacing the
coatings on the inside of the plaza perimeter planter boxes was needed. Repair of the waterproofing joint in front
City Hall was completed in winter 2023. Further study of the water intrusion into the garage was performed by a consultant
summer 2024; a design contract for repair of the planter boxes and garage water damage is expected in fall 2025.
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Cubberley Gym Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Spring 2026HVAC$0 $826,113
Replacement
(CB‐24000)
Project Status: The existing heating system in Cubberley Gyms A & B is original to the building, which was constructed in the
mid‐1950s. The system is currently not functioning because multiple leaks have developed in the steel hot water piping, which
in the walls and under the floor. These leaks contributed (in addition to a domestic water main supply leak) to significant
damage in the walls, floors, and crawl spaces of the gyms. Asbestos and mold were remediated from the under‐floor
space. All the old heating units and piping were removed from the ceilings in both gyms. The next step is to hire a
to create design drawings for a new heating system. This project has been put on hold due to the City’s pending
of the remaining Cubberley buildings and then ultimately rebuilding a new Cubberley Community Center.
Fire Station 4
(PE‐18004)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$3,284,233 $ 18,255,946
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2026
Project Status: This project will replace Fire Station #4 at the corner of Middlefield Road and East Meadow Drive. The design
completed design development and received Planning approval for the project in November 2023. A construction
contract was awarded in December 2023. Pre‐qualification of bidders was completed in November 2024, and
for construction is anticipated for summer 2025 with construction to follow in fall 2025. Construction of the
fire station at Cubberley Community Center was completed in June 2025.
Fire Training Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$487 $55,293
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Summer 2026
Replacement
(FD‐24000)
Project Status: This project will identify an appropriate site and construct a new fire training facility in Palo Alto. This will be
first City‐owned and City‐maintained permanent fire training facility, and it will allow training to be conducted within City
and therefore reduce the downtime associated with the need for staff to travel for training and when responding to
Homekey Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$2,256,042 $4,944,710
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Spring 2026
(PE‐24005)Project Status: This project involves relocating the City of Palo Alto (City) GreenWaste facility from its current site on one
of 1237 San Antonio Road to the rear portion of the same site as a result of adding the Homekey Palo Alto interim
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
housing shelter. Homekey Palo Alto will be operated by LifeMoves who will provide intensive, customized case management
clients including counseling, employment and housing search services with the goal of paving a dignified path to self‐
The relocation of the GreenWaste facility has been completed. Site preparation for the modular units is finished,
work is currently underway to set the units in place, connect utilities, and complete interior finishes. Simultaneously,
work continues in the community building, along with overall site landscaping. Construction is expected to be
by spring 2026.
JMZ Renovation Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
Community Services Construction
Project Completion
Summer 2026(AC‐18001)$4,366,001 $5,020,310
Project Status: This project funds remediations and equipment purchases for the Junior Museum. In FY 2025 purchases of
equipment included washing machines and dryers for the education hub and zoo, a gate for guest services to protect
packages and lunches for school field trips, and new housing for reptiles. A portion of the project was extended
FY 2026 to complete the list of remediations and equipment not purchased in FY 2025 due to staffing shortages. The
for FY 2026 include shade structures for the Fossil Dig exhibit, net replacement in the treehouse, and ventilation
Completion is expected in summer 2026.
Library Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$480,829 $1,898,292
Status: This project will provide the design and construction of three new Automated Material Handling (AMH) Systems
for the Children’s, Mitchell Park and Rinconada Libraries. AMH systems efficiently sort returned library materials based on the
Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) on the materials. Construction for the Children’s Library will be completed in
July 2025.
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Automated
(LB‐21000)
Fall 2028
Lucie Stern Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$60,772 $2,443,408
Status: This project will upgrade and replace the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Lucie
Stern Community Theatre. As a first step, the project will include a detailed feasibility study to determine if natural gas‐
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Winter 2027
Mechanical
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Equipment
(PE‐24002)
Stern
Fire
powered equipment in the facility can be electrified per the recommended results of the City‐wide electrification assessment.
RFP for design services is currently being compiled.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$0 $241,374
Implementing Department Project Phase
Community Services Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Winter 2027
Project Status: This project will replace the fire curtain and its associated rigging at the Lucie Stern Community Theatre. The
curtain work will be coordinated with the Theatrical and House Lighting System Replacement Project (PE‐24003).
(AC‐24001)
Lucie Stern
Community
Theatre Stage
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$0 $116,113
Status: This project will refurbish the most heavily used components of the stage rigging system at the Lucie Stern
Implementing Department Project Phase
Community Services Construction
Project Completion
Fall 2025
Rigging System Community Theatre. The construction contract was approved by Council on June 3, 2024. Work was scheduled to start in July
2024, but parts needed for the installation were delayed. Work was completed in July 2025 with additional follow up work in
(AC‐24000)October 2025 to complete the project.
Lucie Stern
House
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2027$41,347 $333,210
Project Status: This project will upgrade and replace lighting systems at the Lucie Stern Community Theatre for stage work
the performance stage, and audience areas. The building documents for the new system are complete, and an RFP for
Design Build Entity will be submitted for bidding. The timing of this project will coincide with the Community Theatre
Lighting System Mechanical Equipment Replacement (PE‐24002). A design build method of project delivery has been approved.
(PE‐24003)
Mitchell Park
Repair
(PE‐24006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$61,386 $266,540
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Spring 2026
Project Status: This project will repair the damage caused by a vehicular accident in January 2023. A vehicle ran into the north
of the Mitchell Park Library near the center of the building. The car impacted an area of the stone cladding on cold‐formed
studs, causing the cladding to fall from the wall and the wall to bulge into the building’s interior. Architectural and
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
structural surveys and reports were completed. The stone cladding wall will require replacement, but the structural steel frame
not damaged. The project will be submitted to the Building Department for plan check review in July 2025.
Municipal
Center
Electrical
(PF‐16006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$1,223,795 $8,850,720
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2027
Project Status: This project replaces original mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems installed in 1966. It also includes
and construction for office renovations for the Zero Waste group. The electrical design is complete, and the planning
was approved in spring 2024. However, additional stakeholder review is needed to ensure the scope aligns with
future capacity requirements.
New Downtown Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
Parking Garage $1,669,257 $7,188,904
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Fall 2027
(PE‐15007)Project Status: In December 2021, Council directed staff to look at the feasibility of partnering with a private entity to develop
parking using downtown in‐lieu parking fees in conjunction with housing or other uses, including the use of City surface
or privately held parcels. A Request for Information was issued in December 2022 and staff reviewed proposals and held
in May 2023. Council gave directions to staff in December 2023 to advance the project in conjunction with
of affordable housing in the Downtown area. In December 2024, the City executed a contract with Watry Design,
to provide for design, environmental review, and construction administration services for the New Downtown Parking
Concept designs were presented to Council in April 2025. Design is ongoing.
New Public
Building $122,812,614
(PE‐15001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$ 127,329,764
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Summer 2025
Project Status: This project will provide a new, modern Public Safety Building (PSB) that will meet essential services standards
the current and future needs of the public safety departments. The PSB and new garage in the California Avenue business
are now an integrated project and both are part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan. Construction on the PSB
in March 2021 and will continue into spring 2025. The project obtained temporary certificate of occupancy at the end
May 2025. The first phase of staff move‐in is expected in early September 2025.
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Palo Alto Art Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$74,039 $181,367
Implementing Department Project Phase
Community Services Construction
Project Completion
Fall 2026
Ceramics
(AC‐28003)
Project Status: This project renews and replaces ceramics program equipment, upgrades electrical infrastructure, and
outdoor kiln sheds. The majority of the Art Center’s existing ceramics equipment was obtained during the
of the Art Center in 2011 and 2012. These pieces of equipment show signs of aging, necessitating facility updates.
entire project has been completed, apart from the purchase of the gas kiln, which is currently in the bid process and
arrival and installation is fall 2026.
Performing Arts Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Winter 2025Venues Seat
(AC‐18000)
$1,215,428 $1,281,909
Project Status: This project will replace all the seats in the Community and Children’s Theatres. Staff hired a consultant to
the seat replacements and ADA upgrades for the Children’s Theatre portion of the project. The Children’s Theatre seats
was completed in November 2022. A contract for the design of the Community Theatre was issued in June 2023.
approved the construction contract on April 22, 2024, and the ADA upgrades along with the installation of auditorium
were completed in spring 2025. Painting of the auditorium is anticipated in fall 2025, with additional conduit work
ramp modifications expected in winter 2026.
Rinconada Pool Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
Family $88,395 $1,397,698
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Design
Project Completion
Winter 2026
Changing Room Project Status: The project will construct a gender‐neutral restroom and family changing facility that is compliant with the
(PE‐24004)Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Rinconada Pool. The facility will include two separate rooms, each consisting of a
sink, shower, and child/adult changing station. The facility will provide community members who have special needs,
individuals who require privacy, an accessible space for changing and personal hygiene. Design of the family changing
started in December 2024.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$11,032,176 $11,367,366
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works Construction
Project Completion
Summer 2025
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Roth Building
1
Project Status: This project implements Phase 1 of the rehabilitation and build‐out of the Roth Building facility. Phase I will
the building suitable for occupancy, also known as a “warm shell. Phase II of the rehabilitation includes the interior build‐
of the museum and exhibits, readying the facility to welcome visitors, and will be funded by the Palo Alto History Museum
A Tenant Work Letter was approved by Council in April 2023, and construction is underway including underground
roof, demolition, and abatement. Phase I of this project will be substantially completed in February 2025. The project
accepted as fully complete effective June 12, 2025. Further meetings are being held for completion of construction for
City archives’ location and activation of community spaces, i.e. consisting of a community room, boardroom, archives
education resource room, and the park restroom. Access to these rooms as well as janitorial services, maintenance and
support are among the areas being planned and will be coordinated with the museum over the coming months.
(PF‐23001)
Recurring Projects
Americans With Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
Disabilities Act $0 $880,820
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Compliance
(PF‐93009)
Project Status: This project provides accessibility upgrades to City facilities and equipment. It includes continued funding for
such as path of travel, restrooms, drinking fountains, and counters. An updated ADA Transition Plan was
by Council in June 2021. Staff is waiting to solicit new software that will allow staff to identify and log new barriers,
grievances from the public, and update the ADA Transition Plan Report.
Building Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$77,759 $1,366,177
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Improvements Project Status: This project provides electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and security upgrades for City facilities. The
(PF‐01003)permit process for Building and Fire has been completed for the UCC Emergency Generator Replacement project. An IFB for
project was put out for public bid, and a contractor has been selected. The next step is to prepare the Staff Report for City
The City Hall Cooling Tower Overhaul project was completed in March 2025.
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
California
Parking $0
Prior Year Actual Current Year Budget
$110,102
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
District Parking
(PF‐25000)
Project Status: This project will implement parking improvements in the California Avenue parking district such as parking lot
striping and signing; parking structure painting or staining; electrical system upgrades needed to support improved
security, parking, fountains and/or other systems; and replacement or rehabilitation of parking lot signs.
City Facility
Lot
(PE‐09003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$0 $567,564
Status: This project repairs, resurfaces, or reconstructs parking lots and walkways at various City facilities, including
restriping and signage. The Cubberley Community Center restriping and base‐failure repair work was completed in fall 2024.
The Golf Course Lot, Golf Course Service Parking Lot and Terman Center Parking will be resurfaced as part of the FY 2025 Street
Resurfacing Project. This project is expected to start in summer 2025.
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Cubberley Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$309,506 $746,556
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
(CB‐17001)Project Status: This project is for general maintenance needs of the Cubberley campus.
Cubberley Roof Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Replacements $27,039 $1,224,164 Public Works N/A Recurring
(CB‐16002)Project Status: This project replaces existing roofs at Cubberley Community Center. The Pavilion Roofing project was canceled
to the City’s pending purchase of the remaining Cubberley buildings and then ultimately rebuilding a new Cubberley
Center.
Electric Charger Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A RecurringInfrastructure
(PF‐23000)
$63,243 $ 122,453
Project Status: This project designs and installs electric vehicle chargers at various City facilities. The primary use of the electric
chargers will be for City fleet vehicles. The City Hall Level C EV Charger project to install six new chargers on Level C for
parking garage was completed in summer 2024.
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
Electrification Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of City Facilities $ 204,162 $1,358,531 Public Works Pre‐Design Fall 2030
(PE‐24001)Project Status: This project will evaluate feasibility, prepare designs, and implement construction for the electrification of
fuel consuming building systems in coordination with the Building Systems Improvements project (PF‐01003). The City
Electrification assessment report will act as a workplan to implement the electrification of City facilities. An RFP for an
on‐call task order consultant for all City facilities requiring electrification will be issued in fall 2025. Facilities will be electrified
order by priorities set by the Electrification Assessment to facilitate reaching the S/CAP goals. Funding is also included for
HVAC electrification upgrade at the 445 Bryant Street property. Mechanical design is complete, and a contractor was
for installation of the mechanical systems, which will occur in July 2025.
Facility Interior Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A RecurringFinishes$83,323 $615,564
Replacement
(PF‐02022)
Project Status: This project improves the interior finishes of City facilities, including flooring, walls, cabinets, paint, lighting,
tiles, soundproofing, and fixed office furniture, doors, windows, and associated fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical
plumbing code compliance requirements. New carpet for the Children’s Library has been installed, and the interior has
repainted.
Fire Equipment Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
Fire Department
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A RecurringReplacement$0 $113,405
(FD‐25000)Project Status: This project funds ongoing replacement of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment used for
medical response, and technical rescue in all emergency situations. In FY 2025, forcible entry equipment was
Police Video
(PD‐20000)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$ 10,751 $ 214,900
Implementing Department
Police Department
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project maintains the Palo Alto Police Department video recording systems used to record events in the
with up to five in‐car cameras as well as body‐worn cameras (BWC). In FY 2024, the City solicited for a new vendor to
the in‐car and BWC systems and newly added fixed interrogation systems in the PSB. A vendor was selected, and City
approved a Purchase Order. Materials have been shipped, and the transition is in process. Full implementation is
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Buildings and Facilities Projects Status as of June 2025
expected to be completed on or around the end of FY 2025. The CIP will remain open to coordinate with the vehicle
cycle.
Roofing
(PF‐00006)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$447,681 $1,316,825
Status: This project replaces existing roofs at City facilities that have outlived their useful lifespans. The Animal Shelter
roof recoat has been delayed due to roof modifications required for the proposed kennel remodel. Permits for the Phase 2 of
the Lucie Stern Community Center roof replacement project have been completed. An IFB for construction was issued in spring
2025 with construction expected to begin in summer 2025.
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
University
Parking $0
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$171,116
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Improvements Project Status: This project maintains parking lots and parking structures within the University Avenue Downtown Business
(PF‐14003)Parking District. There is no work planned for parking improvements in the second half of FY 2025.
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Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Baylands Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Comprehensive $386,401 $438,413 Community Services Design Summer 2026
Conservation
(PG‐17000)
Project Status: This project will implement a conservation plan that will examine native vegetation, wildlife habitat resources,
wildlife‐appropriate public access for the entire Baylands, including Byxbee Park. This plan will provide information to
manage wildlife habitat and provide trails or other recreation amenities; provide a design overlay for appropriate
and locations of public art in the Baylands; and design interpretive messaging throughout the Baylands. The plan seeks
optimize opportunities for low‐impact recreation ensuring that these are compatible with the Baylands Master Plan direction
passive use of the nature preserve. The Conservation Plan will also provide input for the Byxbee Park Completion project.
Parks and Recreation Commission has created an Ad Hoc Committee to work with staff on this project. Staff and the Ad
Committee have been reviewing the draft plan and identifying gaps and highlighting where updates are required.
Baylands
(OS‐24001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$ 117,962 $178,366 Community Services
Status: The grant‐funded project will install interpretive signage and exhibits on two miles of trails and on the boardwalk
at the Palo Alto Baylands. The graphics and stanchions have been fabricated and are in storage. All interpretive signage will be
installed in September 2025, after the Ridgeway’s Rail’s breeding season has ended.
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2025
Boulware Park
(PE‐17005)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$5,793,204.00 $5,782,383 Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Summer 2025
Project Status: This park renovation project was initially planned in FY 2018 but was postponed due to an increase in scope to
the adjacent AT&T lot purchased by the City in 2019. A Park Improvement Ordinance for the improvements was
by the City Council in October 2021. A construction contract was awarded in June 2023, and the project construction
in August 2023. The bulk of project construction was completed and opened to the public in spring 2025, but the final
date is anticipated for fall 2025.
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Byxbee Park
(PE‐18006)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$368,192 $3,699,189 Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Pre‐Design Summer 2028
Project Status: This project allows for the remaining improvements to Byxbee Park that follow the completion of the landfill
work. The Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan (BCCP), which is currently undergoing CEQA analysis, will include
on the scope of the Byxbee Park project. The BCCP and the conceptual plan for Byxbee Park need additional
and review which is anticipated to continue through FY 2026. The project has been moved to FY 2028 pending
of the BCCP.
Cubberley Field Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Completed Spring 2025Restroom$1,369,323 $1,452,876 Public Works
(CB‐17002)Project Status: This project will install a new restroom in the sports field area of the Cubberley Community Center. In June
2023, Council approved a purchase order with the Public Restroom Company for a four‐stall prefabricated restroom building.
The City Council awarded a construction contract for site work in September 2024. The prefabricated restroom building was
installed in December 2024. Project construction was completed in spring 2025.
El Camino Park Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$ 41,620 $931,121 Community Services
Project Phase Project Completion
Design Summer 2026
Replacement
(PG‐24000)
Project Status: This project has been paused and Council has provided direction to use a portion of this project’s funding to
a comprehensive study comparing synthetic turf to natural grass with a case study focused on El Camino Park. The
is underway and anticipated to be presented to Council in October 2025. The study will assess environmental and health
field utilization capacity, and capital and operating costs required for both types of fields. Once complete, the study
provide recommendations to Council for replacement of turf at El Camino Park.
Eucalyptus Tree Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2027Removal$ 105,860 $110,102 Community Services
(PG‐25002)Project Status: This Hazardous Fuel Abatement project identified Eucalyptus trees from the City of Palo Alto’s open space
preserves for removal. During Phase 1 of this CIP, 36 Eucalyptus trees were removed within Esther Clark Park to reduce
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hazardous fuels adjacent to homes in the Palo Alto Wildland Urban Interface. Foothills Nature Preserve and Arastradero
are to be evaluated for further Eucalyptus tree removals. This project is being expanded through Fiscal Year 2027.
is working cross‐departmentally to prioritize Arastradero Preserve and Foothills Nature Preserve for phases 2 and 3.
Foothills Nature Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Design Summer 2026Preserve$1,675 $278,470 Public Works
Boronda Lake
(OS‐18000)
Project Status: This project is a refurbishment of the existing dock. The dock was originally built in 1965 and was last refurbished
2010 with repairs to the wood decking. The current condition of the dock has declined and now requires complete
with new decking, ramp, floats, and pilings. Design for the Foothills Nature Preserve Boronda Lake Dock
is currently in review. Currently, staff is sourcing materials and tools for this work to be done in‐house.
Foothills Nature Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Spring 2026Preserve Dam $118,549 $112,716 Public Works
Project Status: This project will study the location of historic seepage from the Foothills Nature Preserve Dam at the sharp bend
the road on the face of the dam and will locate and investigate the pipe and trench backfill material. The source of the
is suspected to be the trench backfill around the pipe that returns shallow groundwater to Boronda Lake. Staff
to monitor and investigate the seepage per the Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD)
and recommendations. Staff completed camera inspections of the underdrain pipes to identify potential
and leakage issues. Per the DSOD recommendations, the City’s consultant completed a field assessment in fall
identifying location of a seepage weir on the downstream side of the Foothill Nature Preserve Dam. The weir was installed
spring 2025 which will allow the City to collect quantitative measurements of the seepage flow and inform the seepage
and needs for a long‐term solution as necessary.
Investigation
Repairs
(PE‐20000)
Foothills Nature Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Design Summer 2030Preserve$363,899 $3,710,577 Public Works
Improvements
(PE‐21000)
Project Status: This project has repaired the bridge to Sunfish Island, and will complete the design and permitting to replace
footbridge in Los Trancos Valley, replace the grade control structures along Buckeye Creek, provide new split rail fencing
protect sensitive areas, new pedestrian pathways to keep park visitors safe while walking along the park road, and
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improvements to some of the existing parking areas to make them safer and more efficient. Council awarded a professional
contract for additional outreach, detailed design, and bid package preparation for pathways, fencing, and parking
in spring 2024. Preliminary renderings for the project improvements are being refined, and staff plans to obtain
from the Parks and Recreation Commission and seek recommendations on a Park Improvement Ordinance in fall 2025.
replacement of the footbridge in Los Trancos Valley and the grade control structures along Buckeye Creek have been
to FY 2029 and FY 2030 due to staffing constraints.
Golf Course Net Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Pre‐Design Summer 2027and Artificial $0 $925,056 Community Services
Project Status: This project will remove and replace the golf course driving range netting and synthetic turf. This project has
delayed due to the assessment of additional ball retention needs throughout the golf course. Staff has partnered with
Tee Silicon Valley on a short‐term agreement and is currently developing a long‐term agreement for driving range and
facility improvements. Concurrently, staff is finalizing a Second Deck Study that could impact the timing and extent of
Replacement
(PG‐18000)
Heritage Park
Amenities
(PG‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$37,275 $143,134 Community Services
Status: The project will replace select walkways and all of the site amenities in Heritage Park including benches, picnic
tables, trash receptacles, playground arbor, bicycle racks and drinking fountain. Improvements completed include replacement
of retaining walls in the playground area and repairs to decomposed granite pathways throughout the park. Further work
throughout summer 2025 includes repairs to asphalt pathways, benches, and landscape improvements.
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Summer 2025
Ramos Park
(PG‐14000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$646,631 $682,057 Community Services
Status: This project replaces the playground equipment at Ramos Park. Council awarded a cooperative agreement with
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Summer 2026
Ross Recreation in June 2024 to replace and install the playground equipment for Ramos Park. Playground equipment was
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Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2025
replaced in spring 2025. Funding has been added to this project for replacement of site amenities and basketball court
repairs to occur in FY 2026.
Rinconada Park Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2030Improvements$5,761,775 $10,176,310 Public Works
(PE‐08001)Project Status: This project provides upgrades to safety, site amenities, playground facilities, a new restroom, irrigation,
and ADA accessibility improvements at Rinconada Park. These improvements were identified in the Rinconada Long
Plan (LRP). Phase 1 park improvements to the western half of the park were completed in spring 2022. A new restroom
installed and opened to the public in summer 2024. Funding was approved by Council in FY 2025 to complete structural
electric design for replacement of a storage unit (purchased by Palo Alto Tennis Club (PATC) at Rinconada Park. The design
been completed and a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and PATC is in progress. Per PATC request, further
on the project has been paused. According to the LRP, future improvement phases will include improvements to the
half of the park by FY 2030, including pathway improvements, ADA upgrades, planting, irrigation, lighting, and site
Robles Park
(PE‐18015)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$210,874 $742,055 Public Works
Status: This project will replace playground equipment. Community meetings were held in September 2023 and March
2024 to obtain community input. An online community survey regarding the play equipment was completed in January 2025.
The project completion has been extended to fall 2026 due to staffing constraints.
Project Phase Project Completion
Design Fall 2026
Stanford Palo
Community $36,504
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$2,707,547 Community Services
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2025
Playing Project Status: The project will replace the synthetic turf at the Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields. The Stanford Palo
Community Playing Fields accommodate year‐round play, including additional evening play with some temporary lighting.
the turf was installed in 2016, it has been in high demand and is used by youth and adult leagues as well as walk‐on play.
turf has a typical lifespan of approximately eight to ten years with each year of use contributing to gradual wear and
Fields Turf
(PG‐26000)
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tear resulting in loss of pile height, turf fiber, and infill. The design was completed in fall 2024, and construction is scheduled to
in summer 2025 through an approved sole source contract.
Recurring Projects
Art in Public
Spaces
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$189,175 $1,823,508 Community Services N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
(AC‐86017)Project Status: This project provides the ongoing temporary and permanent artworks throughout the City of Palo Alto. Artist‐
Aleo Landeta completed their residency and installed a temporary sculpture on King Plaza. One more artwork
is fabricated and ready to install at the Public Safety Building, and artwork is under development for Fire Stations 4 and 5,
and for three murals downtown. Preparations for the 2025 Code: ART festival are underway, with five interactive
installations throughout downtown and three 3‐D projection mapping artworks on the front façade of City Hall on view
nightly October 16‐25.
Athletic Courts
(PG‐06001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$22,294 $194,499 Community Services N/A
Status: This project repairs and resurfaces athletic courts in various Palo Alto parks. The reconfiguration and
resurfacing of the Greer Park basketball courts is to be completed in July 2025. Design for the Bike Safety Park (formerly
referred to as the Traffic Garden located at Ventura Community Center) was completed in May 2025 and the project is
scheduled for implementation and completion in summer 2025.
Project Completion
Recurring
Benches, Signage, Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Walkways,
(PG‐06003)
$513,204 $325,544 Community Services N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project restores and replaces existing benches, signage, fencing, walkways, and landscaping at various
facilities. In June 2025, 13 replacement picnic benches were installed at Rinconada Pool. Design for 26 Park signs has
completed and new signage has been installed at Boulware and Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park. Additionally, trailhead
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Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2025
signage was installed at Pearson‐Arastradero Preserve. Other Park amenities replaced include tennis court windscreens at
Park and drinking fountains at Mitchell Park. Lastly, Lytton Plaza fountain grate design was completed in May
with installation planned for fall 2025.
Dog Park Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$30,278 $0 Community Services N/A
Status: This project enables the construction of dog parks at various City parks and facilities for constructing new or
renovating existing dog parks. A renovated Mitchell Park Dog Park was opened to the public in April 2025 which improved
the dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. A new dog park was built as part of the Boulware Park expansion
project and opened to the public in May 2025.
Project Completion
RecurringInstallation and
(PG‐18001)
Off‐Road Pathway Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Resurfacing and $22,075 $269,457 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project repairs, resurfaces, or replaces pathways as needed within the City of Palo Alto. Pathways are
(OS‐09001)chosen based on safety inspections, condition, and usage. Open Space pathways are currently under review for repair.
Open Space Lakes Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
and Pond $27,900 $78,037 Community Services N/A Recurring
Maintenance
(OS‐00002)
Project Status: This project rehabilitates lakes and ponds in open space nature preserves to protect wildlife habitat and
safety and to meet State Division of Safety of Dams requirements. A new three‐year contract was awarded in
2024 for the removal of aquatic vegetation in Boronda Lake and conducted twice annually in the spring and fall.
Open Space Trails Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
and Amenities $360,820 $296,701 Community Services N/A Recurring
(OS‐00001)Project Status: This project restores unpaved trails, fences, picnic areas, and campgrounds at Foothills, Baylands, and
Pearson‐Arastradero Nature Preserves. A new five‐year maintenance contract was awarded in November 2024. Work to be
in summer 2025 includes approximately 60 acres of firebreak maintenance and fire road mowing.
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Parks and Open Space Projects Status as of June 2025
Parks and Open
Emergency
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$ 192,024 $335,109 Community Services N/A
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 spring 2025, slide replacements were installed at
Johnson and Juana Briones Parks. Repairs were made at the Magical Bridge playground including two saucer swings, wooden
play elements, and rubber surfacing. The Mitchell Park splash pad also had rubber surfacing repairs performed.
Project Completion
Recurring
(PG‐09002)
Park Restroom Prior Years Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$485,995 $693,359 Community Services N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
(PG‐19000)Project Status: This project installs new restrooms at City parks that currently do not have restroom facilities. In summer
the Ramos Park restroom construction was completed and opened to the public. Staff began preliminary work on the
Bridge restroom in spring 2025 for installation of a new prefabricated restroom building.
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Streets and Sidewalks Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
California Avenue Prior Years Actuals
District Gateway $26,943
Total Project Budget
$162,783
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Public Works Design Spring 2026
Signs
(PE‐17004)
Project Status: This project includes the design and replacement of two existing gateway signs for the California Avenue
district. Initial public outreach was completed in winter 2021. The California Avenue District Gateway Signs project
in the next phase of improvements following the California Avenue Streetscape update and near‐term improvements. The
plan, including district gateway signs, will be discussed with the Architectural Review Board in fall 2025 and presented
City Council for approval later in 2025.
Newell Road Prior Years Actuals
$ 4,416,929
Total Project Budget
$23,456,670
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Public Works Design Spring 2027
Francisquito
Bridge
(PE‐12011)
Project Status: This project removes and replaces the Newell Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek with a clear span to
the channel to convey up to the natural capacity of the San Francisquito Creek, approximately 7,500 cubic feet per
and to improve safety for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. The project is being closely coordinated with the
of East Palo Alto, Valley Water, and San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA). On April 10, 2025, Caltrans
the Authorization to Proceed with the construction phase with Advance Construction. The project was advertised for
bids were received, and a construction contract was awarded in June 2025.
Streetlights Prior Years Actuals
$8,799
Total Project Budget
$274,309
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Public Works Design Fall 2026
Assessment
(PE‐13014)
Project Status: This project will assess the condition of the City’s streetlight system. The assessment will include an inventory
the entire lighting system, including age and condition of conduit, wiring, streetlight poles, foundations, luminaires, and
coverage. The project will also determine the inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation necessary to prolong
life of the City’s streetlight system. This project has not started due to staffing constraints.
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Streets and Sidewalks Projects Status as of June 2025
Recurring Projects
City Bridge
(PE‐20001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$200,258 $1,704,161
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes bridge inspections, maintenance, repair, and an improvement program over the next five
This program will include on‐going inspections to report physical changes to the structures, recommendations for work
be done, and additional information to meet functional and structural standards in accordance with industry standards.
hired an on‐call structural engineering firm to assist with the bridge inspection and repair program. Staff completed
and bidding for repairs of seven bridges identified for repairs in winter 2023. A construction contract was awarded by
Council in March 2024. Bridge construction repair work began in September 2024 and was completed in December 2024.
new on‐call structural contract was awarded by Council in spring 2025. Staff will continue recurring inspections and repairs
City bridge structures as needed. This CIP also provides funding for San Francisquito Creek bank stabilization project under
memorandum of understanding between Caltrain and Cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Design for the project is underway,
construction is anticipated in summer 2026.
Curb and Gutter Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$1,519 $114,506
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
(PO‐12001)Project Status: This project repairs curbs and gutters uplifted by tree roots. Funding for FY 2023 was carried over into FY 2024
a larger curb and gutter repairs project focusing on the City’s Sidewalk Districts 1 & 2 that includes Downtown North and
South neighborhoods (Palo Alto Avenue to Embarcadero Road and Alma Street to Middlefield Road) in addition to
hot spot locations from 311 requests. Approximately 2,136 linear feet of curbs and gutters are included in the FY
Sidewalk Repair ADA Improvement Project. Council approved the construction contract on June 10, 2024. Construction
curb and gutter repairs began in September 2024, prioritizing locations with CDBG funding, construction work was
in February 2025.
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$108,514 $220,205
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
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San Francisquito
Joint
Creek
Project Status: This project will implement creek studies and the completion of the design for the San Francisquito Creek Joint
Authority (JPA) upstream projects including channel widening and Continuing Authority Program Section 205 (CAP
study. In FY 2024, the JPA awarded a contract with WRA Environmental Consultants to analyze the creek hydraulics and
improvement alternatives that could reduce flooding. The Master Service Agreement includes the design and
of Reach 2 project elements. WRA completed their initial field survey, developed a preliminary list of
alternatives and provided the initial presentation to the public in November. Their efforts will be driven based
public feedback and direction from the SFCJPA Board. A preferred alternative will be determined in 2025.(PE‐22000)
Sidewalk Repairs Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring(PO‐89003)$1,265,080 $ 1,445,415
Project Status: This project repairs and replaces broken and uplifted sidewalks. The program completed all twenty‐three
sidewalk districts in 2017, a 30‐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 for FY 2023 has been carried over into FY 2024 for a larger sidewalk project. The FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair
ADA Improvement Project will focus on sidewalk repairs (PO‐89003) and curb and gutter repairs (PO‐12001) in the Downtown
Professorville neighborhoods (Palo Alto Avenue to Embarcadero Road and Alma Street to Middlefield Road). Council approved
the construction contract on June 10, 2024. The project aims to replace approximately 23,199 square feet of concrete
sidewalk, 4,309 square feet of driveways, install 86 new curb ramps, and retrofit 33 existing curb ramps with truncated domes
to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All sidewalk repairs included in this project were completed in
February 2025.
Sign Reflectivity Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$6,692 $ 55,052
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
(PO‐11000)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.
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Streets and Sidewalks Projects Status as of June 2025
Staff will continue to work on replacing the 405 signs identified for replacement from the FY 2024 survey. Due to continuing
constraints, nighttime reflectivity surveys were not performed during FY 2025 and are not planned for FY 2026.
Streetlight
(PO‐05054)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$210,264 $399,481
Status: This project replaces streetlights, including poles, pole foundations, luminaires and wiring as needed to
restore or improve street lighting. In the second half of FY 2025, there were six knockdown locations with nine completed
repairs and seven are still in progress to be completed in FY 2026.
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Street
(PE‐86070)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$3,892,921 $5,531,353
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Project Status: Street Maintenance Projects include the annual resurfacing, micro‐seal, crack seal, and reconstruction of
city streets in support of the Council’s goal of achieving a citywide average pavement condition index (PCI) score of
representing very good or excellent conditions. The FY 2024 Street Resurfacing Project is completed except for the
Avenue Street Improvements Project. The Project is in permitting process with Caltrans. The FY 2025 Street
Project construction contract was approved by council on June 2, 2025. This project will repave 5.61 lane‐miles
arterial and residential streets and replace approximately 4,900 linear feet of curbs and gutters, 3,058 square feet of
and 7,128 square feet of sidewalks. Additionally, 30 new curb ramps will be installed, and 1 existing curb ramps
be retrofitted with truncated domes to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). . The FY 2025 Street
Maintenance Project construction contract was approved by council on June 9, 2025. The FY 2025 Preventive
Project will micro‐surface 11.2 lane‐miles of streets, replace 13,940 LF of thermoplastic striping, install 38
legends, and update 36 blue markers Together, both the Street Resurfacing and Preventive Maintenance
will maintain and improve the City’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) beyond its average of 84 and will address many
whose PCI scores fall below the City’s minimum goal of 60. Work is estimated to start in August 2025.
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Streets and Sidewalks Projects Status as of June 2025
Thermoplastic
Marking
Striping
(PO‐11001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$0 137,628
Status: This project maintains thermoplastic markings on roadways. Thermoplastic lane marking and striping are
incorporated into annual Pavement Preventive Maintenance Projects. The FY 2025 Streets Preventive Maintenance Project
(PE‐86070, PO‐11001) is estimated to start in August 2025 and will install 8,700 LF of thermoplastic striping and 62
thermoplastic legends.
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
California Avenue Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Streetscape
(PL‐23000)
$278,523 $560,583 City Manager’s Office Design Spring 2026
Project Status: The project implements interim changes to the California Avenue Streetscape and for necessary CEQA
for the future configuration of the street. Interim improvements were completed in summer 2025 with the
of paving the California Avenue/El Camino Real intersection, which is anticipated to happen in spring 2026. CEQA
was approved by Council in March 2025.
Charleston Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Road/Alma Street $85,948.00 $1,298,512 Office of Transportation Design Fall 2027
Railroad Crossing Project Status: The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Power Board
Safety
(PL‐25002)
(JPB) and the City of Palo Alto, proposed a railroad crossing improvement project at Charleston Road and Alma Street to
traffic safety. This crossing was identified for possible funding of hazard elimination and safety improvements
Section 130 funds. The Section 130 program is a federal‐funded program, administered at the state level, for the
of hazards at at‐grade highway‐rail crossings. Section 130 funding will reimburse the actual and direct costs of the
and construction of the improvements. This project is separate and independent from the on‐going rail grade
projects and addresses more immediate safety concerns at this crossing. The railroad crossing at Alma Street and
Road experiences a large volume of pedestrian and bicycle traffic during the morning and afternoon school
hours. JPB and the City will be responsible for the construction of the improvements within each respective agency’s
of way.
Churchill Avenue Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Enhanced
(PL‐14000)
$564,143 $4,914,801 Public Works Construction Spring 2026
Project Status: This project includes planning, design and construction of a shared‐use path along the north side of Churchill
between the existing shared‐use path at Castilleja Avenue and the Stanford Perimeter Trail. It also includes
improvements at Churchill Avenue and El Camino Real, which will include a new dedicated westbound right‐turn
PAUSD approved the easements required for the project in August 2023. Staff has worked with Caltrans for re‐issuance
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
of the encroachment permit and received approval in June 2024. The construction contract was approved by Council on
December 9, 2024. Construction for this project started in June 2025 and is anticipated to be complete by spring 2026.
Churchill Avenue Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Rail Grade
and
$118,034 $198,542,138 Office of Transportation Design Spring 2028
Project Status: This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of the grade separation at the existing at‐
grade crossing on Churchill Avenue in the Caltrain Rail Corridor. The project will provide improvements to accommodate
bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicular movement at the crossing. After reviewing various studies and refinements to the
alternatives, the Rail Committee recommended proceeding with a Partial Underpass Alternative with Bicycle and Pedestrian
crossing at Seale Avenue. On June 10, 2024, the City Council selected the Churchill Underpass with Ped/bike crossing at Seale
Avenue. The funding agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration was approved by City Council on June 17, 2024.
Staff collaborated with Caltrain and the Valley Transportation Agency to develop a cooperative agreement for the Preliminary
Engineering and Environmental Documentation phase and funding from Measure B Grade Separation funds. This cooperative
agreement between the City, Caltrain, and VTA was approved by the City Council on December 9, 2024. Staff is working closely
with Caltrain, VTA, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to refine the grade separation alternatives. As part of this
process, staff will hold community meetings to present updated concepts and gather public input before bringing the project
to the Rail Committee and City Council for review in fall 2025.
(PL‐24001)
Churchill Avenue Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Alma Street
Crossing
(PL‐20000)
$2,575,381 $9,243,271 Public Works Construction Summer 2025
Project Status: This project is a railroad crossing improvement project to enhance safety at the intersection of Churchill
and Alma Street. The design includes traffic signal modifications, street lighting improvements, roadway resurfacing,
realignment, drainage improvements, utility relocations, signage, and striping. Staff is coordinating with Caltrain,
and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). CPUC approved General Order 88‐B for the project in November
and authorized the City to move forward with construction. The construction contract was awarded and started in
2023 but was delayed due to prolonged procurement of the traffic controller cabinet, received in May 2025.
with Caltrain required a short and strict installation window due to their electrification and restrictions on train
After obtaining approval from Caltrain, the traffic system was switched over to the new signals in June 2025. The
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remaining work includes finalization of the concrete pedestrian areas, repaving, and installation of new striping. Construction
anticipated to be complete in July 2025.
Downtown Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,375,179 $5,197,827 Public Works Construction Fall 2025
Project Status: This project includes design and installation of new downtown parking guidance systems, access controls, and
collection equipment that will be coordinated with both the Downtown Parking Wayfinding, PL‐15004 project and
2016 Downtown Parking Management. Staff contracted with Dixon Resources for additional management support in
and procurement for the system installation in the Downtown garages on University Avenue. Building permits for the
interior work were approved in June 2024 for all four garages. The High Street Parking Garage (Lot R) and Bryant Street
Garage (Lot S/L) passed final inspections in early December 2024. The Webster/Cowper Parking Garage (Lot J) passed
inspection in March 2025. The City Hall Garage interior infrastructure is complete. The contractor is working on mounting
remaining cameras throughout the garage and programming the server in the coming weeks. Staff presented the exterior
matrix signs to ARB on May 1, 2025, and received comments for revisions. Staff is working with the consultant on
the revised plans for Planning approval.
Guidance
Systems, Access
&
(PL‐15002)
Meadow Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Drive/Charleston $224,204 $401,639,254 Office of Transportation Design Spring 2028
Road Rail Grade
and
(PL‐24000)
Project Status: This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of the grade separations at the existing at
crossings on Meadow Drive and Charleston Road in the Caltrain Rail Corridor. The project will provide improvements
accommodate bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicular movement at the crossings. After reviewing various studies and
to the alternatives, the Rail Committee recommended proceeding to advance two alternatives, the Hybrid and
Alternatives, into the early phase of Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documentation. The committee
recommended refining these alternatives to reduce right‐of‐way impacts and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
City Council after reviewing directed staff to advance these alternatives into Preliminary Engineering and Environmental
at Council Meetings in June 2024. The funding agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration was approved by
Council on June 17, 2024. Staff collaborated with Caltrain and the Valley Transportation Agency to develop a cooperative
for the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documentation phase and funding from Measure B Grade
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
Separation funds. This cooperative agreement between the City, Caltrain, and VTA was approved by the City Council on
9, 2024. City staff is working closely with Caltrain, VTA, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to refine the
separation alternatives. As part of this process, staff will hold community meetings to present updated concepts and
public input before bringing the project to the Rail Committee and City Council for review.
Parking Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Management and
(PL‐16002)
$433,182 $627,247 Office of Transportation Design Summer 2026
Project Status: This project provides for the design and installation of the Comprehensive Parking Permit and Citation
System. The all‐inclusive system is a tool staff will utilize in the management of parking permits for eight parking
programs and associated on and off‐street parking citations. A vendor has been selected and will be awarded by
in fall 2025.
Quarry Road
Transit
Access
(PL‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,282,050 $1,682,068 Office of Transportation Design Fall 2026
Project Status: This project implements the planning, design, and construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along
Road between El Camino Real and Welch Road, including, but not limited to, upgraded bicycle lanes and crosswalks,
intersection treatments for bicyclists, and improved access to transit stops. The required parkland un‐dedication
this project was approved by the voters in November 2024. To begin design work, a cost‐sharing agreement between
and City was developed. Pending Council approval of the agreement and budget amendment tentatively scheduled
August 2025, the design phase could begin in September 2025.
Railroad Grade
and
(PL‐17001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,501,430 $11,735,179 Office of Transportation Pre‐Design Fall 2028
Project Status: This project involves development of conceptual alternatives and review through a community‐based process
advance the railroad grade crossing for the Palo Alto Avenue crossing. It will also fund the preparation of a Project Study
and environmental analysis that will be required for the City to realize its goals of advancing grade separations. The
will perform preliminary engineering design, conduct project related studies, and prepare environmental documents
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
for the improvements. This project is currently on hold while the City is considering quiet zone implementation for interim
and staff will initiate the conceptual plan development for grade separation at this crossing in 2026.
Traffic Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Intersection $0 $550,512 Office of Transportation Design Summer 2027
Project Status: This project will provide traffic intersection accessibility improvements at four identified locations across the
to enhance traffic congestion relief efforts. These modifications may include the addition of new crosswalks and curb
accessible pedestrian system (APS) push buttons; updating existing 8” traffic signal indication heads to 12”; video
for improved operations; and implementation of Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) for
data collection and operational/safety analysis. Funding for this project will be provided by 2016 Measure B Local
and Roads (LSR) grant funds. Since the City’s pavement condition index (PCI) is above 70, the City is eligible to use this
for traffic congestion relief projects. This project is currently upgrading traffic signal indication heads at three
and APS buttons at five intersections. Design for improvements is currently in progress at two additional
with anticipated implementation in late FY 2026 and FY 2027.
(PL‐25001)
University Ave Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$631,408 $1,625,909 Public Works Design Summer 2027
Project Status: This project includes a study to reconfigure University Avenue between Alma Street and Middlefield Road to
the public realm to maximize pedestrian and bicycle use, reduce congestion, and enhance the retail
activity, while maintaining two‐way vehicular access, parking opportunities, delivery and loading
ride share spaces, and other amenities including performance space. Council awarded a professional services contract
CSW/Stuber‐Stroeh Engineering in February 2022. The project uses a phased approach with Phase 1 consisting of public
conceptual design, preliminary environmental studies, and financial assessment. Staff presented an alternatives
and a preferred streetscape concept plan to Council on December 18, 2023. Council did not approve the plan and
staff to identify additional concept alternatives for Council discussion. Staff conducted additional outreach to the
Committee, Stakeholder Working Group, and received input from Council on June 3, 2024. On December 9, 2024,
approved staff’s recommended preferred concept plan. Staff is continuing coordination with the stakeholders and is
(PE‐21004)
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
identifying cost reduction options. Staff will seek Council approval for a consultant contract amendment for Phase 2 services,
preliminary design, environmental review, and Engineer’s Report for an Assessment District.
Recurring Projects
and Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$2,900,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of Transportation N/A Recurring
Transportation
(PL‐04010)
Project Status: This project implements the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update effort, which kicked off in fall
and is scheduled to share a draft plan by the end of 2025. This project also includes the implementation of various
bicycle and pedestrian projects, such as the design and construction of bicycle boulevards, enhanced bikeways,
shared‐paths, bicycle parking, pedestrian improvements, and quick‐build implementation of the City’s existing 2012 Bicycle
Pedestrian Transportation Plan. This project also funds the Embarcadero Road Improvements between Alma and
Parking District
(PL‐15003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$180,457
Status: This project introduces additional parking permit programs throughout the City. One aspect of this project is
update City Council‐approved Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) ordinance language to establish uniform and
procedures and processes to implement RPP districts through the process outlined in Municipal Code 10.50.
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of Transportation N/A Recurring
Safe Routes
School
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$610,103
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of Transportation N/A Recurring
(PL‐00026)Project Status: This project enables the City’s Safe Routes to School program, including school commute planning,
activities, and capital improvements along local and collector streets that may be impacted by school
activities. The capital improvements include traffic calming devices, enhanced crosswalks, and improved signage
suggested safe routes to school. This project will also support the local match and pre‐grant activities of the federal
Streets for All”‐funded South Palo Alto Bikeways Demonstration Project in FY 2026 once staff resources are available
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
for project management. The quick‐build project will implement buffered or protected bike lanes on East Meadow Drive from
Street to Fabian Way and on Fabian Way from East Meadow Drive to East Charleston Road.
Traffic Signal
Intelligent
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$994,336
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of Transportation N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project includes design and construction of traffic signals, traffic signal communications networks,
and data projects for transportation use, and maintenance of the City’s traffic signal central management
The project includes the replacement of traffic signal controllers and cabinets, video detection systems, accessible
buttons, and related field equipment. Design for traffic signal safety and operational improvements at the
of San Antonio Road and Charleston Road is nearing 100% completion. Staff is finalizing the plans and will be
bid documents for construction to be released in fall 2024, with construction anticipated to begin in spring
Staff is in the process of updating the Centralized Traffic Management system servers to improve operational functions
system security. An IFB for the Quarry Road Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System upgrade project was
in FY 2025, and the project is currently in progress in the materials procurement phase. Staff continually provide
signal modifications, installations, and operational upgrades throughout the City.
(PL‐05030)
Transportation
Parking
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$442,611
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
of Transportation N/A Recurring
Improvements
(PL‐12000)
Project Status: This project implements miscellaneous parking and transportation related improvements including
traffic calming, neighborhood traffic studies, minor striping and signs installation, and parking improvements.
project also funds the development of grant proposals used to procure funding for future projects. For the traffic calming
in the Crescent Park neighborhood, City Council approved proceeding with the design of permanent improvements in
2023. Staff has procured the services of the consultant to design improvements and conduct community outreach.
addition, staff initiated an Engineering and Traffic Survey to select roadway segments to study prevailing speeds and review
conditions in order to establish and/or certify posted speed limits. Staff is also working on the quiet zone project for all
crossings along the Caltrain corridor. A quiet zone study was performed for the Palo Alto Avenue and Alma Street
in collaboration with City of Menlo Park in 2022. The design of the required improvements for Quiet Zone at Palo
Avenue was completed. The project is currently in construction. After the completion of the project, staff will send the
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Traffic and Transportation Projects Status as of June 2025
Notice of Intent to implement Quiet Zone to FRA. In addition, staff procured the services of the consultant to conduct a study
evaluation of quiet zones at the other three crossings of Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road.
of the Final Draft of this report is currently in progress. Staff will seek Rail Committee review and direction in Fall
The $200K Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan is funded via this project but will be reimbursed up to $160K
a federal grant. The plan will target eliminating traffic deaths and life‐changing injuries on local streets.
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Airport Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Airfield Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Electrical $0 $ 5,789,450 Public Works Design Summer 2030
Improvements
(AP‐19001)
Project Status: This project is for the design and construction of electrical improvements and installation of LED lighting at the
runway and taxiway. This project has not received FAA funding and is currently on hold.
Airport Access Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Road $0 $ 3,700,002 Public Works Design Summer 2027
Reconstruction
(AP‐24000)
Project Status: This project is for the design and reconstruction of the pavement on Embarcadero Way, which is the main access
for airport businesses and the Air Traffic Control Tower at the Airport. The Airport did not receive FAA funding for this
and the project is currently on hold.
Airport Layout Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Plan $1,306,851 $ 967,100 Public Works Construction Summer 2027
(AP‐21000)Project Status: This project provides updates to the Airport Layout Plan, also known as the Long‐Range Facilities and
Plan, including a narrative report and environmental study. The Airport received funding for a Phase I portion of
project in fall 2020. The airport conducted five public meetings for the project, and additional meetings are currently being
for this project. Phase I is approximately 100% complete and grant has been closed out, and Phase II is approximately
complete. This project is currently on hold for CY 2025 to allow airport staff to focus on noise and leaded fuel issues. The
will be recommenced in CY 2026 with an expected completion date in summer 2027. The FAA granted an extension on
project to accommodate the additional timeline.
Airport Parking Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Lot Electric
$0 $28,993 Public Works Design Summer 2026
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Airport Projects
Vehicle
Charger
Installation
(AP‐24001)
Airport
Status as of June 2025
Project Status: This project will install electric vehicle charging stations in the Airport customer parking lot. The Airport is
currently unable to offer electric vehicle charging to its customers, but there is increasing demand for vehicle charging capability
from Airport tenants. This project has been delayed as the Airport explores further funding options.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Temporary
Buildings
(AP‐22001)
$947 $431,005 Public Works Design Winter 2026
Project Status: This project provides funding for the installation and Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) of existing
modular buildings at the airport to provide adequate office space for airport staff as well as terminal space for the
This project has been delayed while the Airport explores further funding options.
Automated
AP‐19000
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$87,309 $1,588,533 Public Works Design Summer 2026
Project Status: This project provides a new weather information system to be installed at the Palo Alto Airport. The Airport
applied for FAA funding and is waiting for the grant agreement to start design. The Airport received a bid for the project
is submitting a grant application to the FAA. The Airport has received funding from the FAA and it is anticipated the project
start in winter 2026.
Recurring Projects
2024‐2028 – Airport Capital Improvements Program Projects: There are no recurring projects scheduled at this time.
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
115 kV Electric Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$864,219 $1,364,625 Utilities Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Summer 2027
(EL‐06001)Project Status: This project will perform a technical feasibility study to determine the general project requirements to
a 115 kV electric intertie line and construct a 115/60 kV substation to connect the City's electric system directly to
115 kV transmission line at an additional location. Staff did not receive California Independent System Operator’s
commitment to support this interconnection. Staff have retained the services of a consultant to evaluate the
available to the City. Staff submitted CPAU electric load forecast and proposal for an additional 115 kV transmission
in October 2024 to CAISO for review and acceptance. In May 2025, CAISO approved CPAU’s application for a second
line. A new 4‐mile transmission line extension between Palo Alto and Ames in Mountain View will leverage
right‐of‐way and vacant tower positions which will be replaced with 60KV insulators with 115kV insulators. The
cost of the transmission line project ranges between $42M‐$84M and has an expected in‐service date of May
The total product budget will be updated once the actual figures have been determined, but in the meantime, staff
continue to engage the designated consultant for support with PG&E requests. The next steps involve working with
to schedule the work.
Colorado Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$10,576 $400,000 Utilities Construction
Project Completion
Fall 2025Distribution
Outlet
(EL‐22002)
Project Status: This project is for the installation of a new underground duct bank and cable at Colorado Substation. The
will improve reliability for all Colorado circuits. The design was completed in spring 2024 and construction will
by summer 2025. Council approved the contract in April 2024 and an order for the material has been issued. The
is delayed due to the procurement of the 12 kV pad‐mount switches which are expected to arrive in July 2025.
fiber hut installation is delayed due to the permitting process. December 2025 is still the expected construction
date.
Colorado Power Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Fall 2027$4,468,548 $11,293,873 Utilities Design
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
Equipment
(EL‐19001)
Project Status: This project is for the upgrades to equipment at the Colorado Power substation. In FY 2022 staff completed
evaluation of existing equipment and will proceed with replacing the COP‐3 115 kV/60 kV transformer bank and the 115
breaker. Engineering is continuing to work on the design for the RFP and construction IFB for contract services to
the substation projects. The station’s service voltage transformers (SSVT1) were purchased and installed. The 60
Bus 1 & 2 Potential Transformers (PT) have been purchased for their eventual replacement.
Colorado Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$286,233 $1,416,912 Utilities Design
Project Completion
Fall 2025Substation Site
(EL‐19002)
Project Status: This project will make modifications to the substation driveways and fence to provide adequate ingress and
for utility vehicles used for maintenance and repair. Staff has prepared an overall master plan for Colorado Substation
include all proposed improvements. Detailed designs for lighting, driveway, fences, walls, and an improvement of oil
have been prepared. The Planning Department approved the Utility engineering’s design in May 2024.
staff are currently preparing the IFB for construction. The solicitation for a construction IFB has been paused
staff to develop a master plan for the Colorado substation.
Foothills Rebuild Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
(Fire Mitigation)$11,432,250 $14,999,581 Utilities Construction Fall 2025
(EL‐21001)Project Status: This project will rebuild the approximately 11 miles of overhead line in Foothills Park, as necessary to
the possibility of wildfire due to overhead electric lines. This could include the utilization of more robust equipment
construction practices, rerouting to avoid vegetation and improve access for inspection and maintenance, or converting
overhead lines to underground where feasible. Two proposals were received for this project and both proposals were
because they did not provide an option to underground existing overhead electric lines. Substructure for Phases 1,
3, and 5 are completed. Phase 4 construction has been approved and is scheduled to begin construction in July 2025 and
expected to be completed by September 2025.
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$14,047,521 $300,000,000 Utilities Construction Winter 2030
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
Grid Project Status: This project will provide the City with an electric infrastructure adequate to support the City’s goal of 100%
Modernization electrification and 80% carbon emissions reduction by the year 2030. To attain the 100% electrification scenario, the City
for Electrification must maximize use of electric energy and phase out carbon‐based end uses such as natural gas appliances and internal
(EL‐24000)combustion vehicles. The electric system must be updated to meet the needs of electrification, and older components in
distribution infrastructure must be replaced to mitigate chances of overloading the system. Examples of assets to be
are distribution and substation transformers, primary/secondary distribution circuits. A Pilot area was designated
engineering staff in conjunction with a consultant have completed the distribution system design for the Pilot area,
a handful of power poles replaced and installed as initial construction efforts start to take shape. Starting in FY 2025,
project will incorporate and consolidate the scope of work from the following projects into one CIP: Coleridge Cowper
4/12kV Conversion (EL‐14000), Hopkins Substation 4/12 kV Conversion (EL‐20000), Rebuild Underground District
(EL‐11003) and Rebuild Underground District 16 (EL‐13003). Engineering design and construction is complete in the Pilot
The engineering design for the remainder of Phase 1 is in progress and is expected to be completed by January 2026.
Inter‐Substation
Line Protection
Relay
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$371,146 $1,805,866 Utilities Construction
Project Completion
Summer 2027
Project Status: This project replaces the existing HCB pilot wire relays with a new microprocessor line differential protective
to protect the city’s 60 kV sub‐transmission line sections and equipment from damage due to faults (i.e. short circuits)
the 60 kV line sections. This project is being done in phases, with design and construction happening concurrently on
different phases. Construction of these improvements relies on work completed by other projects to install fiber optic
Engineering design for segments Colorado substation to Adobe Creek substation, Park Boulevard substation
Quarry substation, and Maybell substation to Park Boulevard substation is in progress. A test plan is being implemented
prove the equipment will work as designed. The Quarry to Park substation segment is delayed due to resources and is
to be completed by fall 2025. Park to Maybell segment is still in progress, fiber installation is complete, and
is expected in winter 2026. Staff have completed the testing and verification of a fiber optic transfer switch
of concept project required to proceed with replacement of HCB relays at COP.
(EL‐17005)
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
Rebuild Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$1,949,767 $2,240,451 Utilities Design
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. The engineering design work has been delayed
due to the limited number of resources focused on other critical projects. Completion of the engineering work has been
pushed out to December 2025, with the expectation that construction will be completed by summer 2026.
Project Completion
Summer 2026Underground
24
(EL‐10006)
Smart Grid
(EL‐11014)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$ 17,420,618 $19,430,985 Utilities Construction
Project Completion
Spring 2025
Project Status: Council approved the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with Sensus on October 18, 2021. The project
replacement of 30,000 electric meters and retrofitting of 20,800 water and 24,200 gas meters with radio endpoints
transmit meter data to the AMI network. The proof‐of‐concept phase including AMI network installation, meter testing,
system integration will occur between January 2022 and August 2023. Full deployment is anticipated to run from
2023 through April 2025.
Substation Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$1,581,171 7,312,009 Utilities Pre‐Design
Project Completion
Summer 2028
Replacement
(EL‐17002)
Project Status: This project replaces high voltage circuit breakers that interconnect the nine electric substations and two
switching stations that are reaching the end of their useful life and are now underrated for their use. This project is
done in phases, with design and construction happening concurrently on the different phases. Staff completed the
in the first phase and are working to procure a multi‐year contract with a contractor to complete the design
replacement of the remaining breakers. Staff are working on the design RFP and the construction IFB for contract
to complete substation projects. Lead times for circuit breakers are currently at around 18 months.
Substation Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Physical Security $3,308,562 $7,394,072 Utilities Construction Spring 2026
Electric Fund Projects – Page 4 of 7
Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
(EL‐16003)Project Status: This project installs facilities providing physical protection for nine electric substations from vandalism and
The installation for the first phase was completed for seven of the nine substations in December 2024. The bid
for the 2 nd phase and final two substations are being prepared for solicitation. Construction is to be completed by
2026. The IFB preparation/solicitation is being paused to develop a master plan for Colorado substation.
Recurring Projects
Communications Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A RecurringSystem$45,733 $100,000
Improvements
(EL‐89031)
Project Status: This project installs high frequency coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, and related equipment to provide
services for traffic signal coordination, telephone links, computer data transmission, and the Electric
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This project is funding a portion of the design phase of an
Utilities fiber optic network. The contract for design of this network was approved by Council in June 2020. Staff
48F FO Cable between Maybell MB and PBS Park Boulevard substations in Existing Aerial Innerduct for pilot wire
protection.
Electric Customer Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A RecurringConnections$2,202,541 $2,700,000
(EL‐89028)Project Status: This project installs services, transformers, and meters for new customers; upgrading of existing services;
service connections; and overhead and underground extensions for new or existing customers. Projects are in
stages of design and construction to provide temporary and permanent power to residential and commercial
in Palo Alto.
Electric System Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$1,567,547 $2,980,070
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
(EL‐98003)Project Status: This project consists of various projects that replace deteriorated facilities or install protective devices that
the Electric Distribution System. Projects are in many stages of development to replace transformers, replace poles,
overhead wires, and install protective devices to improve service reliability.
Electric Utility Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$68,397 $165,000
Status: This project enhances the citywide Geographical Information System (GIS). The project scope includes on‐
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
going maintenance/technical support of the existing GIS system and implementation of the new GIS platform, ESRI.
(EL‐02011)
SCADA System
Upgrades
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$136,591 $225,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
(EL‐02010)Project Status: This is an annual recurring project that focuses on upgrades to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
system hardware. Staff is working on a replacement project for the Quarry Lane Substation Remote Terminal
(RTU) which is at end‐of‐life. The new RTU is expected to be in service by December 30, 2025. Additionally, Staff is
on a Disaster Recovery (DR) solution with a new mirror Master Station to be installed at the UCC by December 31,
Substation Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$29,240 $400,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
Improvements
(EL‐89044)
Project Status: This project makes improvements to facilities at the electric substations in Palo Alto. Staff is working on the
of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) at various substations, upgrading gravel and grounding, 60 kV air switches,
reconfiguring steel trusses and associated devices. Engineering is working on design and construction for contract
to complete substation projects. Staff has completed the refurbishment of capacitor cans and fuses at Adobe Creek,
procurement and replacement of 12kV Alllis‐Chalmers circuit breakers at Hansen Way (7ea) and Hanover (9ea) as well
completed the installation of new Nexus meters at Hansen Way (22/23) and Colorado (20/21). The design of new Nexus
at Hansen Way (20/21) is in progress.
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Electric Fund Project Status as of June 2025
Substation Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$262,000 $300,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
Improvements
(EL‐89038)
Project Status: This project makes improvements to equipment used at electric substations to protect the substation
and circuits emanating from the substation from damage due to faults (i.e. short circuits) on the electric system.
issued a task order with Soudi Consultants to review and revise protection settings and training on the commissioning
Park Boulevard relay.
Underground
Rebuild
(EL‐16001)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$0 $350,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces underground electric equipment in areas that were originally installed underground,
are not part of an Underground District. Staff is working to identify areas where the age of the existing cables is a high
for cable replacement. To date, this includes areas in the Stanford Research Park, Arastradero Road, and along East
Road. New areas have been identified, and progress has been made on the development of the project. Projects
in many stages of development to replace underground transformers, cables, vaults, and to install protective devices to
service reliability.
Wood Pole
(EL‐19004)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget
$533,613 $750,000
Status: This project will fund the annual replacement of deteriorated wood power poles. CPAU staff and contract
consultants are continuously working on pole replacement designs for construction. Replacement of poles in the Grid
Modernization Pilot area is the top priority.
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities N/A Recurring
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Fiber Optics Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Fiber Optic
(FO‐16000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$3,733,768 $29,974,211
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities Design December 2027
Project Status: This project is for the System Capacity Improvement that rebuilds portions of the "dark" fiber optic network around
Alto. In September 2022, Council approved the City’s fiber expansion plan including construction of a new fiber backbone and
phased buildout of a fiber‐to‐the‐premises network. Due to the Fiber to the Premises pilot and Wildfire Mitigation project in the
materials and resources have been reassigned from this project. Staff anticipate restarting this review phase of the new
backbone in early 2026 after the Foothills undergrounding, grid modernization pilot, and FTTP pilot are completed. Staff will
designing and constructing the new Fiber Backbone in phases based on areas of congestion and in alignment with Grid
where feasible, with a tentative completion of the phase 1 Fiber Backbone by end of December 2027.
Fiber to the Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities Design Winter 2030Premises$2,995,192 $ 20,000,000
Project Status: This project will build Fiber‐to‐the‐Premises (FTTP) to deliver broadband (high‐speed internet) for homes and
in the City of Palo Alto. As the City builds the FO‐16000 ‐ Fiber Optics Network ‐ System Rebuild. Staff have divided up
City into smaller sections for a phased approach of the Fiber‐to‐the‐Premises project. Furthermore, Staff has proceeded to
the Phase 1 Fiber‐to‐the‐Premise design with a Grid Modernization Project covering the same area. Staff is capitalizing on
synergies between the two projects, as well as taking advantage of economies of scale deployment that can be realized
a result of combining the two projects. Staff has contracted with an Engineering firm to produce design drawings and
The City is implementing a pilot during Phase 1 of the FTTP project to evaluate various new technologies and to
various construction methodologies to closely align with Grid Modernization and inform on future phases of deployment.
conjunction with the grid modernization pilot, FTTP make ready work such as pole replacements and installation of messenger
is being performed. Permits for the fiber hut have been approved. FTTP pilot construction including fiber lashing and fiber
cabinets is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and customers in the pilot area are tentatively scheduled to be served
Q1 2026.
(FO‐24000)
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Fiber Optics Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Recurring Projects
Fiber Optics Prior Year Actuals
$18,434
Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$253,100 Utilities N/A Recurring
Connections
(FO‐10000)
Project Status: This project enables the installation of fiber optic infrastructure for new service connections. Projects are
as needed to meet customer requests for leasing fibers on the Dark Fiber system. There were 18 new external and
connection inquiries in FY 2025. The City is partnering with a non‐profit agency under a dark fiber licensing agreement
provide fiber broadband service to customers in the foothills area.
Fiber Optics Prior Year Actuals
$36,608
Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$602,500 Utilities N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project improves reliability within the fiber optic network system. As part of the City’s wildfire mitigation
Improvements plan, this project will add new fiber conduit and substructure in the foothills to support city infrastructure and improve
(FO‐10001)telecommunication and connectivity in the open space. This project will rebuild approximately 11 miles of overhead electric
fiber lines in Foothills Nature Preserve. Staff have completed the underground work of 7,000 feet of fiber. Staff will also be
the fiber backbone from Dahl reservoir to Montebello reservoir. The foothills project is scheduled to be completed
December 2025.
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Gas Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Gas Line Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$ 442 $1,000,000 Utilities Design
Status: This project is for the design of the Arastradero Creek to address a creek bed erosion project that exposed an 8”
natural gas pipeline and threatened the integrity of an 18” potable water pipeline and 10” sanitary sewer pipeline. The project will
address requirements outlined by the Water Board in the City emergency work permit to re‐bury the exposed 8” gas pipeline. The
design and permitting is expected to finish by spring 2026, with construction starting in summer 2026 and finishing in summer 2027.
Project Completion
Summer 2027Repair at
(GS‐25001)
Gas Main
$10,222,939
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$11,409,309 Utilities Completed
Project Completion
Spring 2025
Project 24
(GS‐14003)
Project Status: This project enabled the design and construction to replace approximately 20,100 linear feet (which represents 1.9%
the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 260 gas services constructed mainly of PVC on various streets
the University Park and Crescent Park neighborhoods. Release of the project for bidding has been delayed, to include the
& Country Village scope. This project was split into GMR24A and GMR24B. GMR24A (Stanford Shopping Center) was completed
spring 2023. GMR24B construction started in winter 2024 and was completed in spring 2025.
Gas Main
$170,459
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase
$8,743,849 Utilities Design
Project Completion
Spring 2027
Project 25
(GS‐15000)
Project Status: This Gas Main Replacement (GMR) project replaces approximately 26,000 linear feet (which represents 2.3% of the
Gas Distribution System) of leaking, inadequate sized, and structurally deficient gas mains and services located on various
in the neighborhoods of Community Center, Leland Manor, Midtown, and Palo Verde neighborhoods. Staff identified
mains and services by researching maintenance and leak histories, analyzing performance of the entire Gas Distribution
and considering risk ratings of the Distribution Integrity Management Plan. A federal grant application was submitted in
2023, and the City was awarded $16.5 million in grant funding for this project. Staff completed the Tier 2 Environmental
to meet federal grant requirements and the project has been released to Purchasing for solicitation. The project is
track for construction to begin in winter 2026.
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Gas Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Recurring Projects
Gas Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$458,481 $1,166,723 Utilities
Status: This project enables Gas Distribution System improvements that include increasing distribution system capacity for
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Improvements load growth, replacing deteriorated capital facilities, reconfiguring and adding and improving service reliability, and conducting
(GS‐11002)research related to performance of the gas distribution system or its various components making general improvements to the
The City must continuously evaluate service reliability needs and make improvements to the system to maintain top level
to City customers and to minimize potential economic losses due to service interruptions. In the second half of FY 2025, City
completed the replacement of various gas services and valves throughout the system.
Gas Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$80,226 $100,000 Utilities
Status: This project purchases polyethylene (PE) fusion equipment and tools, directional boring/locating equipment and
tools, and general shop equipment and tools. The equipment needs to be upgraded on an annual basis to safely operate and
maintain a natural gas distribution system and to ensure operators’ safety and productivity. In the second half of FY 2025, new gas
Polyethylene squeeze off tools were purchased.
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
RecurringEquipment
Tools
(GS‐13002)
Gas Meters Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$365,663 $688,545 Utilities
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Regulators
(GS‐80019)
Project Status: This project provides replacement of the existing gas meters and regulators annually. The coordination of gas meters
regulator replacements with gas meters identified to be replaced under the AMI contract, which is generally gas meters that
twenty‐five years or older. The gas meter replacement program ensures the accuracy of gas consumption measurement,
possible revenue loss due to under‐registered gas, and provides customers with accurate monthly bills. Replacement of
gas meters and regulators is on‐going. The next major replacement of meters and regulators will be coordinated with Gas
Replacement Project 25 (GS‐15000) and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
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Gas Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Gas System,Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$499,142 $700,000 Utilities
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Connections
(GS‐80017)
Project Status: This project enables the Gas Distribution System to be extended to provide gas services to new customers and
service to customers with increased natural gas demands. Improvements include new mains, services, valves, regulators,
and accessories to meet changes in existing customer service demands and respond to changes in gas service requirements
to new development or redevelopment. This project is funded partially from reimbursements by customers. City crews
29 gas service installations, 14 gas service repair/relocations and 56 gas service demolitions in the second half of FY
Gas Fund Projects – Page 3 of 3
Stormwater Management Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Corporation
System
and
Station
(SD‐21000)
Prior Years Actuals
$414,051
Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,146,554 Public Works Construction Summer 2026
Project Status: This project incorporates a design of a new small pump station with a 25 cubic feet per second capacity and
700 linear feet of pipe to 30‐inch diameter High Density Polyethylene pipe. The existing system does not have the
needed to discharge storm flows into the Adobe Creek. Adding a pump station in advance of the outfall and upsizing the
pipe will eliminate the routine flooding along East Bayshore Road and convey runoff from a 10‐year storm event. Staff
an easement for the pump station from adjacent property owners. The consultant completed the design of the project
June 2024. A construction contract was awarded in April with the notice to proceed issued on May 27, 2025. Construction will
summer 2025.
Hamilton
System $ 235,132
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$6,152,539 Public Works Design Fall 2026
Upgrades
(SD‐25000)
Project Status: This project adds approximately 3,700 linear feet of new 48‐inch high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and
on Hamilton Avenue to increase the capacity of the storm drain system. This project upsizes the storm drainpipes on
Avenue between Center Drive and Rhodes Drive and discharges runoff into the 96‐inch line located at the intersection
Hamilton Avenue and Rhodes Drive. In addition, the project will add new infrastructure on the 1500 block Hamilton Avenue
capture runoff that would have others drained into the storm drain system under Channing Avenue. The design and project
documents were completed during the second half of FY 2025. The project will be out to bid in summer 2025 with
contract issuance in fall 2025.
West Bayshore Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,177,865 Public Works Construction Summer 2026Road Pump $474,138
Project Status: This project incorporates the design and construction of a new small pump station with 15 cubic feet per second
Installing a new pump station will allow storm flows to be pumped into the Adobe Barron Creek confluence while
a pump station in advance of the outfall would eliminate the routine flooding along West Bayshore Road and allow the
to convey runoff from a 10‐year storm event. Staff secured an easement for the pump station from adjacent property
(SD‐20000)
Stormwater Management Projects ‐ Page 1 of 3
Stormwater Management Projects Status as of June 2025
owners. The consultant completed the design of the project in June 2024. A construction contract was awarded in April with
notice to proceed issued on May 27, 2025. Construction will start summer 2025.
West Bayshore Prior Years Actuals
Road Trunk Line $75,930
Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$4,924,529 Public Works Construction Summer 2026
Improvements
(SD‐23000)
Project Status: This project replaces approximately 1,400 linear feet of existing 15‐inch diameter pipe with 36‐inch High Density
pipe. These improvements along with the new West Bayshore Road Pump Station (SD‐20000) will eliminate the
flooding along West Bayshore Road and allow the system to convey runoff from a 10‐year storm event. Staff secured an
for the pump station from adjacent property owners. The consultant completed the design of the project in June
A construction contract was awarded in April with the notice to proceed issued on May 27, 2025. Construction will start
2025.
Recurring Projects
Green
Stormwater
Infrastructure
(SD‐22001)
Prior Year Actuals
$77,092
Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$1,819,870 Public Works N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project implements Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and the integration of GSI features in the design
implementation of planned CIP projects supported by other funds. GSI mimics the natural environment to slow, spread,
and filter pollutants from stormwater runoff through native or engineered soils or other pervious material rather than
it directly into the storm drain system, creeks, and the SF Bay. Types of GSI include bioretention areas, flow‐through
tree wells, and pervious pavement to manage stormwater runoff. The City released a request for proposals in June
to develop a GSI design for the proposed location at Juana Briones Park. The City anticipates entering into a contract in
2026 and kicking off the project design soon after.
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Stormwater Management Projects Status as of June 2025
Storm Drainage Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
System $598,188 $1,941,186 Public Works N/A Recurring
Replacement
(SD‐06101)
Project Status: This project provides for annual replacement and rehabilitation to maintain the integrity of the storm drain
including deteriorated storm drain piping, manholes, and storm drain inlets. The rehabilitation includes replacement of
corrugated metal pipe with High Density Polyethylene pipe. As a result of the December 31, 2022, flood event, the
12‐inch line on Alester Avenue is proposed to be upsized to 36‐inch pipe for additional storage capacity as part of CIP
SD‐25000. The design of the project was completed during the second half of FY 2025.
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Wastewater Collection Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Wastewater
32
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
$0 $3,000,000 Utilities Construction Summer 2028
Project Status: This project designs and constructs high priority main and lateral replacements, which reduces inflow of rainfall
infiltration of groundwater into the collection system. The project will replace approximately 5,200 linear feet (which
0.5 percent of the City’s Wastewater Collection System) for streets in the Middlefield Road, Webster Street, Santa
Avenue, and North California Avenue neighborhoods. The project will be comprised of laterals identified in video inspection
or through maintenance records as deficient and in need of replacement. Priority will be given to areas identified by Public
as targeted work zones ensuring coordination between departments. This project is on hold pending finalizing the Sewer
Plan, coordinating an integrated CIP with water, and funding availability which is anticipated to occur in FY 2028.
(WC‐20000)
Recurring Projects
Sewer
Lateral/Manhole
Rehabilitation
and
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$875,500 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
$688,486 N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces defective sewer laterals, cleanouts, manholes, backwater devices, and equipment to
these activities to maintain the Wastewater Collection System, as well as to comply with the Sanitary Sewer Master
(SMP). Information collected during routine annual maintenance activities is used to prioritize work. The continued work
will also help to reduce both sewage blockage and the City's treatment expenses to treat rainwater or groundwater
In the second half of FY 2025, 15 sewer replacements were completed by City staff; no sewer lateral replacements
completed by the prior construction contract. A new sewer lateral replacement contract will be coming out in FY 2026 or
2027, depending on the availability of funds.
Replacement
(WC‐99013)
Wastewater Collection Fund Projects – Page 1 of 2
Wastewater Collection Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Sewer System,Prior Year Actuals
$386,388
Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$450,000 Utilities
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Connections
(WC‐80020)
Project Status: This project installs sewer lateral connections and additions or extensions of existing mains to serve new
and to respond to changes in sewer requirements due to redevelopment. Old existing non‐plastic sewer laterals with
deficiencies per Utilities Operations’ criteria are required to be replaced in accordance with the latest 2024 WGW
In the second half of FY 25, ten new lateral connections were installed.
Wastewater Prior Year Actuals
$44,679
Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$90,000 Utilities
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Equipment and Project Status: This project willprocure new general equipment and new tools. In the second half of FY 2025, Lodge/Foothills
Station Pump No. 1 was rehabilitated. In the second half of FY 2025, no new general equipment or tools was procured.
WC‐13002)
Wastewater
System
Prior Year Actuals
$133,144
Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$200,000 Utilities
Project Phase
N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Improvements
(WC‐15002)
Project Status: This project implements improvements to the Wastewater Collection System by increasing system capacity for
flow monitoring, hydraulic modeling and system analysis, load simulations, asset management analysis and assessment,
infiltration analysis and sanitary sewer overflow monitoring and reduction. Part of this project funds the Sewer Master
Study, which is evaluating the City’s existing wastewater collection system, flows, and flow patterns to determine system
to meet current and future flows and recommend and prioritize capital improvement projects where needed. The
contract was approved in November 2023 and work began in December 2023. The project completed calibrating the
system model in fall 2024 and is beginning to run the model to quantify existing system flows and buildout system
Project completion is anticipated in summer 2025. In addition, in the second half of FY 2025, Lodge/Foothills Lift Station
No. 1 was rehabilitated with this project paying half the cost or $25,672.
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Wastewater Treatment Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Local
(WQ‐19003)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$2,737,035 $67,138,041
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Winter 2027
Project Status: This project enables the design and construction of an Advanced Water Purification Facility to further improve the
of the tertiary‐treated recycled water by ultrafiltration followed by reverse osmosis to reduce the level of total dissolved
The water reuse partnership agreement with Valley Water and Mountain View provides $16 million in funding from Valley
grant funding for a portion of the project costs and a State low‐interest loan for the design and construction phases.
View pays the remainder of the capital costs associated with this project. The design was completed in summer 2024.
executed construction contracts and financial agreements with funding agencies in spring 2025. The project is in the process
receiving a building permit. Construction began in spring 2025.
Headworks Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$1,210,336 $55,820,790
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Pre‐Design Fall 2032
Replacement
(WQ‐16002)
Project Status: This project replaces the existing two outdated influent pump stations and their associated equipment and
systems, including the suction and discharge piping manifolds, valves, electrical and controls system, screening
grit handling equipment, pumps, flow meters and yard piping. The consultant is currently performing the preliminary
to finalize the design criteria. At the preliminary design conclusion, either the same or a different consultant will be selected
perform detailed design.
Horizontal
Pilot
(WQ‐22001)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department
$231,263 $754,625 Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction FWinter 2026
Project Status: This project consists of the design, permitting, and construction of a horizontal levee pilot system. The system will
treated wastewater to create a transitional brackish habitat on the Bayside of a future flood control levee located in the
Alto Baylands, adjacent to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). Information and data collected by this pilot
could support broader implementation of horizontal levees as green infrastructure components in larger flood control
improvement projects within Palo Alto and beyond. The project completed design, CEQA review, coCommission and
outreach events, created a project webpage, obtained all construction permits from resource agencies, received a
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Wastewater Treatment Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, and obtained Council approval of the Park Improvement Ordinance
well as a Cooperative Agreement between project partners. The project is currently onboarding a construction firm, preparing
required monitoring, and coordinating future community engagement activities including BioBlitz and King Tide Walks. The
Francisco Estuary Partnership/Association of Bay Area Governments will be awarding the construction contract with
scheduled to start in summer 2025.
Joint Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$4,116,738 $12,590,181
Status: This project will rehabilitate 2,364 linear feet of the 60‐inch and 72‐inch Joint Intercepting Sewer (JIS) trunk line
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2025
Rehabilitation leading to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The entire trunk sewer line, constructed in 1972, is approximately
(Phase 1)
(WQ‐24000)
9,000 feet long consisting of thirteen manholes and three junction structures. The JIS conveys raw wastewater mainly from the
of Mountain View, City of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and a portion of Palo Alto, which accounts for more than half of the
influent flows. A construction contract was awarded, and work began in winter 2024 but faced delays due to unforeseen
and contractor challenges. Construction resumed in the 2025 dry season. While the major trunk lining work is
additional efforts were needed to isolate and assess a critical junction box structure, requiring additional temporary
rerouting. Construction is anticipated to be complete by fall 2025.
New Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$484,611 $17,051,434
Status: The original plan to construct a new laboratory and office building at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Design Fall 2030
Environmental (RWQCP) has been replaced with a lease‐based solution. This change reflects a broader shift toward a campus‐wide facilities
Services
(WQ‐14002)
strategy, which emphasizes flexibility by leasing and potentially acquiring nearby properties to meet evolving space needs at the
The relocation will also free up critical space on‐site for construction staging and future capital projects. In 2025, City
approved a 20‐year lease for a 13,946 sq. ft. building at 2470 Embarcadero Way, located directly across from the RWQCP.
building will house the Laboratory and Engineering Groups and includes $4.5 million in tenant improvements funded by this
project. Staff are currently onboarding an architect to complete the design of the tenant improvements.
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Wastewater Treatment Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Outfall Line
(WQ‐19000)
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$0 $18,237,754
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Design Summer 2027
Project Status: This project consists of the construction of a new parallel outfall pipe to convey final plant effluent to San Francisco
A re‐design of the pipeline is needed to accommodate a potentially future runway shift at Palo Alto Airport. Staff is currently
with the Airport staff and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to gain FAA concurrence for the pipeline construction
permanent easements on Airport property. The re‐design is anticipated to begin in 2025, moving immediately to construction
design completion.
Secondary Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$120,079,017 $193,322,311
Implementing Department
Public Works
Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Summer 2028
Project Status: This project upgrades the Secondary Treatment process at the RWQCP. The existing Secondary Treatment process
two main components, the Fixed Film Reactors (FFR) and the Activated Sludge (AS) Process. This project includes the
of the AS process, rehabilitation and reconfiguration of the AS Aeration Basins, the elimination of the FFRs, addition
denitrification capabilities, and replacement of equipment beyond its useful life. Construction began in winter 2023 with the
of new nitrification denitrification treatment and retirement of the FFR’s is expected in summer 2028. Construction
still in progress with much of the underground support infrastructure in place. Reconfiguration of the first AS Aeration Basin
completed and it is in service. The second Aeration Basin is under construction and is expected to be in service in fall 2025.
(WQ‐19001)
Recurring Projects
Plant Master Prior Year Actuals
Plan $559,871
Current Year Budget
$442,061
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
(WQ‐10001) Project Status: This project enables the ongoing program management support for major capital projects. Current tasks include
scopes of work, evaluating consultant proposals, coordinating project management activities, pursuing State low‐
loans for multiple projects, and updating partner agreements. The consultant provides support for the projects associated
the Long‐Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) update.
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Wastewater Treatment Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Plant Repair, Prior Year Actuals
Retrofit and $5,804,943
Current Year Budget
$13,727,555
Implementing Department Project Phase
Public Works N/A
Project Completion
Recurring
Equipment Project Status: This project enables the assessment, repair, and retrofit of the RWQCP’s concrete and metal structures; the
Replacement replacement of necessary equipment and ancillary facilities, including electrical equipment/systems, to maintain treatment
(WQ‐19002) reliability and existing infrastructure; and the replacement of large diameter flow meters built into the wastewater treatment
on sewers, pipes, and water lines. A construction contract for phase 1 was executed in winter 2023 and completed in spring
A construction contract for Phase 2 of the 12 kV Electrical Loop Upgrade Project was executed in fall 2024 and is scheduled
be completed by fall 2026. The project also supports the Long Range Facilities Plan Update, including updating the Biosolids
Plan and evaluating cost of service allocation methodologies.
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Water Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
One‐Time Projects
Water Main
30
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget
$9,809,000
Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Utilities Design Spring 2026
Project Status: This project replaces structurally deficient water mains and appurtenances in Fiscal Year 2026. Mains are
by researching the maintenance history of the system and identifying those that are undersized, corroded, and subject
breaks. The project scope includes approximately 10,000 linear feet (which represents 0.8 percent of the City’s Water
System) of mains and services on various streets within the City, including areas in Midtown/Midtown West, Palo
and Green Meadow neighborhoods.
(WS‐16001)
Water Recycling Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Pre‐Design Fall 2027Facilities$710,106 $852,674
(WS‐07001)Project Status: This project allows the City to hire a consultant to prepare a business plan, prepare preliminary design, and
funding options for an expansion of the existing recycled water delivery system in the City. The expansion pipeline is
of several water reuse projects being considered in the Northwest County Recycled Water Strategic Plan. One Water Plan
is underway to evaluate alternative water supplies, define existing and future uncertainties and supply risks, and
community needs and priorities. Funding contribution from the Water Fund to the Recycled Water project has ended
funding for Operations and Maintenance will be reviewed for budget cycle FY 2027.
Water Tank
Upgrade $9,952,452
Prior Years Actuals Total Project Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Construction Fall 2028
and
(WS‐09000)
Project Status: This project for Seismic Water System Upgrades includes seismic upgrades at the Montebello, Mayfield, Corte
Park, Boronda, and Dahl Reservoirs in compliance with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE 7) seismic codes.
Reservoir was seismically retrofitted in 2011. Seismic upgrades of Boronda and Montebello Reservoirs were
in 2016 and 2018. The new concrete Corte Madera Reservoir was completed in April 2022. The Park Reservoir and
Reservoir Tanks are scheduled next for retrofit or replacement. An Engineering and structural assessment of Park
was completed in spring 2023, and Dahl Reservoir will be assessed in 2025.
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Water Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Recurring Projects
Water
(WS‐11003)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$975,388 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
N/A Recurring
Project Status: This project enables improvements to water distribution system deliverability and reliability. Typical activities
installing restraining joints at critical pipelines and bridge crossings, increasing the size of inadequate facilities, system
surveys, network modeling, and fire flow studies or other system improvements as required. Continuous evaluation of
needs and making required improvements is necessary to maintain adequate quantities of quality water, meeting local,
and federal safe drinking water standards. The Pump Station Painting project to paint the five foothill pump stations was
in May 2024. A three‐year services contract for an annual full system leakage survey of the water distribution system
solicited in 2025, and the first year of full system leak survey is expected to be completed by 2026.
Water, Gas,
GIS Data
(WS‐02014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$578,800 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring
Project Status: This project enables contracts related to Utilities GIS (Geographic Information System) needs. AME database is
utilized by Utilities Engineering staff to update the utility information in GIS. The updated information is used by various
staff, such as marking/locating underground utilities to comply with USA (Underground Service Alert) requirements;
design drawings for pipeline replacement projects; verifying existing underground utilities during construction
creating customized utility map books for field crews and on‐call personnel to meet their specific needs. Annual
contracts collect GPS points of existing above‐ground utility features within CIP project areas. The data being
continues to be used to correct the GIS database. Accurate utility data helps the design to select new pipe alignment
minimize construction conflicts and provides data for additional road feature linework to be corrected in the older GIS/AVEC
via ESRI.
Water General Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring$0.00 $100,000 Utilities
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Water Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Tools
(WS‐13002)
Project Status: This project acquires new equipment and tools, the replacement of existing fusion equipment, and other
tools. The fusion equipment is used to fuse together pipe joints in the City's water distribution system. Equipment
tools are required to be upgraded on an annual basis to maintain high quality standards for the installation of the City's
distribution mains, along with the associated service standards and worker safety and productivity measures. No
or tools were purchased in FY 2025.
Water Meters
(WS‐80015)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$367,440 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring
Project Status: This project enables the purchasing of meters for new customers, upgrading meters for current customers,
meter bypasses, and replacing obsolete meters that are no longer repairable. This funding also allows for annual
and calibration of selected meters to maintain meter accuracy and reliability. During the AMI implementation process,
50% of the meters will be replaced with a focus on meters more than twenty years old. Staff continue to test
larger diameter meters.
Water Service
Hydrant
(WS‐80014)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$412,000 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring
Project Status: This project replaces system control valves, deteriorated galvanized service lines, lead goosenecks, and fire
valves and assemblies per the Fire Department’s flow testing, upgrades fire hydrants in main line replacement project
replaces damaged fire hydrants, and replaces existing undersized or deteriorated copper water services on an as needed
Staff has been working on an extensive valve audit and to date have operated and evaluated approximately 74% of the
6,500 water valves. This project will be increasing work to replace inoperative and leaking valves identified during this
process. In addition, the City will be doing additional work to look for possible lead whips in our distribution system as we
to comply with the new lead and copper rule revisions (LCRR).
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring$1,373,705.86 $960,500 Utilities
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Water Fund Projects Status as of June 2025
Water System
(WS‐80013)
Project Status: This project allows for improvements that include new main extensions, valves, domestic services, meters on
services, backflow devices, fire services, and fire hydrants. System extensions are required to provide service to new
developments and to serve existing customers requesting expanded service on Development Services projects. A total of
water services were installed in the second half of FY 2025.
Water System
(WS‐11004)
Prior Year Actuals Current Year Budget Implementing Department
$4,133,706 Utilities
Project Phase Project Completion
Recurring
Project Status: This project evaluates and improves the City’s water distribution system on an as‐needed basis. This project
piping modifications, equipment replacements associated with water delivery, supervisory control software upgrades,
modifications for water system quality compliance, conditional assessment of the reliability of transmission mains, and
system installations. The water system includes the connection facilities between the City’s and the San Francisco
Utility Commission’s pipelines, emergency water wells within the City’s pumping stations, water reservoirs, and pipelines.
cameras will also be added to various tanks, pump stations, and turnouts as part of the Security Cameras project.
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List of Completed Projects
Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project enableds the design and construction to replace approximately 20,100 linear feet
represents 1.9% of the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 260
services constructed mainly of PVC on various streets within the University Park and Crescent
neighborhoods. This project was completed in spring 2025.
Gas Main Replacement
24GS‐14003 Construction Gas Utilities Spring 2025 $11,409,309.00
This project will install a new restroom in the sports field area of the Cubberley Community
In June 2023, Council approved a purchase order with the Public Restroom Company for
four‐stall prefabricated restroom building. The construction contract for was completed in
2025.
Parks and OpenCB‐17002 Cubberley Field Restroom Construction Public Works Spring 2025 $1,452,876.00
Airport Zero Emission
AP‐23000 Vehicle Fleet Replacement
Program
This project provided the funding to replace existing support vehicles used by Airport staff with
emission vehicles. The Airport received delivery of the final new electric truck in fall 2024
replaced both airport vehicles with electric vehicles.
Airport Summer
This project provided funding for the identification and implementation of a long‐term repair
to damage caused by aquatic borers to the Lucy Evans Baylands Interpretive Center’s
pilings. The project received permits from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water
Control Board, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, United States Fish and
Services, and United States Army Corps of Engineers. Project construction was
in October 2024.
Baylands Boardwalk Piling Buildings andPE‐24000 Construction Public Works Fall 2024 $276,461.00
This project upgraded and renovated safety and accessibility features at Cameron Park with a
PG‐14002 Cameron Park Improvements primary focus on the park playground improvements. The Cameron Park Improvements Project Parks and Open Community
were completed in November 2024.
This project provided a complete Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) to renew cost estimates of
deferred maintenance, planned maintenance, capital renewal and electrification costs of city
City Facilities Assessment
PE‐20002 and Record Plan
facilities over the next 30 years.ꢀ A detailed list of buildings for electrification has been analyzed
determine prioritization to help meet SCAP goals. The data has been updated into the City of
Alto’s newly customized Infrastructure Management System to provide long range capital
based on the results of the FCA. The Record Plan Management System is being
through TE‐13004. The project reached completion in fall 2024.
Buildings andConstruction Public Works Fall 2024 $333,134.00
Management Systemꢀꢀꢀꢀ
This project added 407 linear feet of new twenty‐four inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) to
parallel to the existing thirty‐six inch pipe within East Meadow Drive to increase the capacity
the storm drain system. This project included upsizing manholes based on new pipes and
laterals from private property and catch basins. Project was completed in
2024.
East Meadow Drive System Stormwater
ManagementSD‐22000 Construction Public Works
Works
Summer 2024 $636,405.00
This project installed 506 linear feet of fifteen‐inch pipe and manholes along East Meadow Circle.
upgraded line will eliminate flooding that occurs within East Meadow Circle when the water
within Barron Creek is higher than the flap‐gate, and flows are not able to drain into theEast Meadow Circle Stormwater
ManagementSD‐26000 Connection to Adobe Creek creek. The new fifteen‐inch HDPE line extension allows flows to drain away from Barron Creek
Pump Station and into Adobe Creek, where they can be pumped. The project also included a small bioretention
to treat low flow runoff within East Meadow Circle before discharging into either creek. The
was completed in September 2024.
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Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project included both the design and construction of a large trash capture device (TCD)
in the planting strip along Embarcadero Road located in front of the Palo Alto Baylands
Links parking lot. The TCD was integrated into a thirty‐six inch storm pipe to capture trash as
as five millimeters from a section of the storm drain system prior to discharging to the San
Bay. The 189‐acre drainage area treated by the TCD consists of 169 acres of
and office land use in the City’s jurisdiction and twenty acres in the California
of Transportation (Caltrans) right‐of‐way. Construction was completed October 1,
Trash Capture Device Stormwater
ManagementSD‐22002 Construction Public Works Fall 2024 $818,837.00
This project installed two 12 kV 50 MVA transformers to replace two 4kV transformers that
1501 Page Mill Road and make all substation improvements necessary to accommodate
installations. Project construction is 100% complete and new Hanover substation
and switchgear have been successfully tested and commissioned and released to
Utility Operations group. Final project close out and settlement of Public‐Private Partnership
between the City and Tesla still remain.
Hanover SubstationEL‐24001 Construction Electric Utilities $15,000,000.00
This project funded the design and replacement of structurally deficient water mains and
Mains are selected by researching the maintenance history of the system and
those that are undersized, corroded, and/or subject to breaks. The project scope
approximately 7,500 linear feet (which represents 0.6 percent of the City’s Water
System) of mains and services on various streets within the City, including areas in
Evergreen Park and Ventura neighborhoods. The project was completed in September 2024.
Water Main Replacement
29WS‐15002
‐24000
Construction Fall 2025 $9,307,828.00
This project installed a new automated gate at the Baylands Nature Preserve main entrance. The
gate was manually opened and closed by staff each day for public access. The scope of
included an electrical transformer, trenching, wiring, and gate automation equipment. The
started June 24, 2024 and reached substantial completion on June 30, 2024.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Gate
Parks and Open Community Spring
The Charleston Arastradero Corridor was reconfigured to provide new landscaped median
bulb outs, enhanced bike lanes, traffic signal improvements, and new street trees to
the new lane configurations that were approved for permanent retention. Phase 1
Road between Foothill Expressway to Clemo Avenue), Phase 2 (Charleston Road
Alma Street to Middlefield Road) and Phase 3 (Arastradero Road from Los Palos Avenue to
Camino Real, Charleston Road from El Camino Real to Alma Street and from Middlefield Road
San Antonio Road) have all been completed as of spring 2024.
Charleston Arastradero
Project
Traffic and
TransportationPE‐13011 Construction Public Works Spring 2024 $20,788,951.00
This project funded the design and construction of high priority main replacement work, which
inflow of rainfall and groundwater into the collection system. The project replaced
11,000 linear feet (which represents 1.0 percent of the City's Wastewater
System) for El Camino Real from Page Mill Road to Cesano Court, and Page Mill Road
Ramos Way to Ash Street. The project wais comprised of mains identified in video
work or through maintenance records as structurally deficient and in need of
The work was in Caltrans (El Camino Real) and the County of Santa Clara (Page Mill
right‐of‐way. Construction was completed May 5, 2024.
Wastewater Collection
WC‐19001 System Rehabilitation WastewaterConstruction Utilities Spring 2024 $8,635,244.00
20,449,644.00
Augmentation Project 31
This project enabled the design and construction for new protective coatings on each of the four
primary sedimentation tanks, with replacement of worn rotating parts and mechanical
electrical equipment. These tanks were installed in 1972 and the recoating project will will
the concrete life for another thirty years. Substantial completion was achieved on June 1,
Primary Sedimentation Tank WastewaterWQ‐14003 Public Works
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Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project for Water Regulation Station Improvements included seismic upgrades, piping
and other various upgrades to increase the structural reliability of two of the
turnouts with SFPUC. Work under this project includes Seismic Upgrades of California
and Page Mill Road Turnouts. Structural evaluation for restraining the Page Mill turnout
piping was included in the design. The construction was completed in May 2024.
Water Regulation StationWS‐07000 Construction Water Utilities Spring 2024 $2,960,477.00
This project incorporated renovations to the Utilities Water Gas Wastewater (WGW) office space
the Municipal Service Center (MSC). The new work area includes a small reception area, a
kitchen and printer area, additional offices and cubicles, upgrades to the HVAC
lighting improvements and fire life safety systems upgrade. Construction was completed
April 2023.
Water, Gas, Wastewater
Remodel
Buildings andPE‐19001 Construction Public Works Spring 2023 $1,234,354.00
This project provided funding for the replacement of all extrication tools for the Fire
Extrication tools, also known as "Jaws of Life", are used to rescue victims of car
and other emergencies where the victims are trapped in confined spaces. Equipment
purchased in winter 2023 and the project is complete.
Buildings and Fire
DepartmentFD‐22000 Extrication Tool Replacement
This project has replaced approximately 18,600 linear feet (which represents 1.6% of the City's
distribution system) of mains and 265 services on various streets in the City, including
in the Duveneck, St. Francis, Barron Park and Charleston Meadows neighborhoods.
started in April 2022 and the project was substantially completed in spring 2023.
Water Main Replacement
28WS‐14001 Water Utilities 10,305,619.00
This project included the design and construction of high priority mains with structural defects
could not be addressed with routine maintenance. The wastewater mains on various streets
the City were replaced with approximately 10,000 linear feet of HDPE sanitary sewer mains
associated laterals in the Ventura, Charleston Meadows, Fair Meadow, and Palo Verde
The project achieved substantial completion in April 2023.
Wastewater Collection
WC‐17001 System Rehabilitation Wastewater
Augmentation Project 30
This project included the design and reconstruction of the Palo Alto Airport apron. The need to
the aircraft parking apron is critical to airport safety. Construction Phase I was
in November 2017. Construction Phase II was completed in winter 2020.
on Phase III reached substantial completion in June 2023
Airport ApronAP‐16000 Airport
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Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project replace rubberized and synthetic turf surfacing in the playground and replace play
Magical Bridge Playground equipment including swings, climbing net, and playhouse. An IFB was issued in November 2021 Parks and OpenPE‐21003 Rubber and Synthetic Turf and Council awarded a construction contract in spring 2022. Installation of rubberized and
surfacing, replacement of climbing nets and renovation of the playhouse took place in
2022. Project was completed in December 2022.
Construction Public Works Fall 2022 $857,380.00
Resurfacing
This project designed and constructed approximately 21,700 linear feet (which represents 1.9%
the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 320 gas services constructed
of PVC material on various streets within the Midtown, Evergreen Park, Ventura, College
Charleston Terrace, and Research Park neighborhoods. Construction began in winter
was completed in summer 2022
Gas Main Replacement
23GS‐13001 Construction Gas Utilities Summer 7,951,858.00
This project replaced the entire complement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
City facilities and emergency response vehicles, which currently totals 93 AEDs. The
process was completed in fall 2021. The new AEDs were purchased and deployed in summer
Automated External
Replacement
Buildings and Fire
DepartmentFD‐21000
‐17000
Procurement Summer 2022 $237,500.00
This project replaced the existing MSC roofs. The existing asphalt and gravel roofs have reached
end of their useful life and needed to be replaced. The new roofs will meet current cool
codes to optimize energy efficiency. Construction was completed in November 2022.
Municipal Service Center A,
& C Roof Replacement
Buildings and Public Works 2,013,475.00
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
EL‐16002 Capacitor Bank Installation 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 Spring 2022 $1,050,443
Facility Relocation for
EL‐17007 Caltrain Modernization
Project
The Utilities Department removed the overhead lines allowing for the installation of the
Catenary System above the rails for the Caltrain Modernization. This project was
in spring 2022
Construction Utilities Spring 2022 $3,055,472
This project upgraded safety, site amenities, playground facilities, a new restroom, irrigation,
and ADA accessibility improvements at Rinconada Park. These improvements were
in the Rinconada Long Range Plan (LRP). Phase 1 of construction started in August
and construction was completed in spring 2022.
Rinconada Park Parks and OpenPE‐08001 Public Works
This project reconfigured the distribution circuits to the substation transformer at Quarry
EL‐14005 Reconfigure Quarry Feeders Substation. Design of QR 27 feeder replacement was completed in spring 2021. Construction Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2021 $792,034
was completed in December 2021 .
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Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project provided for the relocation of the Junior Museum and Zoo to Cubberley for two
while a new JMZ was being built, tenant improvements to the Cubberley Auditorium and
removal of tenant improvements post‐construction. Construction of the new Junior
and Zoo started in June 2018 and was completed in late 2021. The new Junior Museum
Zoo was opened to the public on November 12, 2021.
Buildings and CommunityAC‐18001 JMZ Renovation Construction Fall 2021 $2,927,870.00
This project included a systems analysis and repaired the water proofing system in the High
and Bryant Street parking garages. Water proofing repairs were completed in the High
parking garage. Additional funding was added and the contractor completed
repairs in the subterranean stairwells in the Bryant Street garage in fall 2021.
High and Bryant Street
PE‐18002 Garages Waterproofing and Buildings andConstruction Public Works
Repairs
As part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan, this project designed and constructed a new
bridge across Highway 101 at Adobe Creek. Council approved a contract with Granite
in November 2019. Construction began in January 2020. The project construction
on November 20, 2021, with a ribbon‐cutting ceremony and a community
Highway 101 Pedestrian
Overpass Project
Traffic and
TransportationPE‐11011
‐12001
Construction Public Works Fall 2021 $22,889,453
This project undergrounded the existing overhead utility systems in the area along the 400 block
West Charleston and El Camino Real. Staff completed cable, equipment installation and
of customer service conversions. The construction for the final phase of the project to
two 60 foot tall steel poles and to reconductor the 60 kV sub‐transmission lines was
in the fall 2021.
Underground District 46 Electric Utilities
This project improved the Pearson Arastradero Preserve parking lot by improving the base rock
adding drainage, widening the entrance for safety, and new fencing. This new
will allow the overflow parking area to be open year round. The work was
in May 2021.
Pearson Arastradero
OS‐18001 Preserve Parking lot Parks and Open CommunityConstruction Spring 2021 $170,300
Improvement
Cubberley Community
Master Plan
This project developed the master plan for future use of the Cubberley Community Center site
the City and Palo Alto Unified School District.
Buildings and CommunityCB‐16001
‐19001
This project replaced the Building management System(BMS) controls for the pavilion, Theater,
I, and Gyms A and B boiler rooms at the Cubberley Community Center. The project
the installation of control points for each building along with controllers, valve and
actuators.
Cubberley Building
Systems
Buildings andConstruction Public Works
Fire Ringdown System This project replaced the current ring down system that provides an audible alert of calls in the
stations. Ongoing installations started in 2018 and were completed with Fire Station #3.
Buildings andFD‐14002
‐14000
Construction Fire Departent Spring
Winter
2021 $400,144
Internal Alarm System The project replaced the citywide internal alarm system. The alarms at City Hall migrated to this
system in FY 2019, but was completed in early 2021.
Buildings and Police
Department
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Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
Self Contained Breathing
FD‐20001 Apparatus (SCBA) Air
This project replaced the central air compressor that provides air for the self‐contained breathing
(SCBA) tanks to ensure firefighter safety when entering environments with hazardous Construction
quality.
Buildings and Fire
Department Spring 2021 $94,500
Compressor Replacement
Airport Electrical This project replaced the outdated electrical panels for the Palo Alto Airport office rental spaces.
was completed in January 2021.AP‐20000
‐18000
Construction Airport Public Works
Works
146,466
This project built the California Avenue Area Parking Garage, as part of the 2014 Council
Plan. The parking garage has 627 parking spaces with 2 basement levels and 4
grade floors. The garage features an automated parking space guidance system, EV
stations, bicycle parking, and motorcycle parking. The garage was opened to the public
December 8, 2020.
New California Avenue Area
Garage
Buildings and Fall 2020 $50,119,976
This project updated the individual sleeping quarters in the firehouse to address gender issues
privacy concerns. Fire Station #1 was the only fire station in the City that did not have
bedrooms to accommodate male and female firefighters. This project was completed
fall 2020.
Buildings andPF‐14002 Fire Station 1 Improvements Construction Public Works
This project replaced gas services laterals constructed of Acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene (ABS) or
material on various streets. Council approved funding in June 2019. The project replaced
ABS and Tenite gas services. The WQCP ABS gas service is assigned to Utility Operations for
and the remaining five ABS gas services will be scheduled for replacement once the
‐year moratorium ends on those streets. As of November 2020, this project is complete.
Gas ABS/Tenite ReplacementGS‐18000
‐19000
‐19000
Gas Fall 2020 $2,615,100
This project replaced 1,750 linear feet of storm drain with 48‐inch diameter High Density
(HDPE) pipe and associated catch basins, laterals and manholes. In addition to
work, additional street restoration and concrete work was completed. Work
resurfacing one full lane on Loma Verde from the beginning to the end of the project
replacement of driveways, sidewalk, and 718 linear feet of curb and gutter. The contract
awarded in June 2020, construction work began in August 2020, and was completed in
2020.
Loma Verde Avenue Trunk
Improvements Construction Storm Drain Utilities
This project is part of the City’s recent Seismic Upgrade and Emergency Water Supply and
Projects. The reservoir was drained in 2012 for approximately two years to allow
seismic rehabilitation work to be performed and construction of a new pump station.
hairline cracks were sealed in the reservoir. A geotechnical consultant was hired to Construction
the tank foundation. This study was completed and there were several options
Staff has completed the design and construction of the vent screen replacement and
sealing.
Mayfield Reservoir Subgrade
Venting Repair Water Utilities Fall 2020 $600,000
This project undergrounded the existing overhead distribution system in the area bounded by
Road, Homer Avenue, Webster Street, and Addison Avenue. Installation of
and utility electric system is completed. Where possible, the overhead electric
were removed and poles cut down to the level of the communication lines.
Underground District 47
EL‐11010 Middlefield, Homer,Construction Electric 3,649,356
Webster, Addison
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Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project replaced of 8,972 linear feet of wastewater mains. The sanitary sewer mains,
and manholes to be rehabilitated or replaced in this project are located in the
Meadows neighborhood. Construction started in February 2020 and was suspended
almost 3 months due to COVID‐19 County’s Shelter‐in‐Place Order. The project is complete as
December 2020.
Wastewater Collection
WC‐16001 System Rehabilitation WastewaterConstruction Utilities Fall 2020 $4,434,839
Augmentation Project 29
This project modernized the existing elevators at parking Lot J. The project involves upgrading
interior of the elevators, elevator control interface, call buttons, and meeting current ADA
Construction started in April 2019. Project is complete except for the State final
on the second car. State is behind because of COVID, but the inspection should be
by the end of July 2020.
Parking Lot J Elevator Buildings andPF‐18000 Construction Public Works
Works
Spring 2020 $781,324
This project replaced the existing Fire Station at Embarcadero Road and Newell Road with a new
PE‐15003 Fire Station 3 Replacement structure that meets essential services standards and current program needs. Construction Buildings and 10,080,258
completed in March 2020.
This project included the recoating of four steel tanks. Work under this project was included in
Seismic Upgrade of four Steel Tanks and the three Turnout Projects. Once construction
it was found that the Montebello Reservoir was in very poor condition. Due to escalating Construction
associated with roof replacement, staff decided to complete construction of the
Reservoir and re‐evaluate the remaining three tanks for replacement.
Water Reservoir CoatingWS‐08001
‐13001
Water Utilities Spring 2020 $2,141,172
This project replaced approximately 9,600 linear feet of structurally deficient, aging, or corroded
mains and services along the mains on Sand Hill Road, Oak Creek Drive (5%) and FultonWater Main Replacement ‐
Project 27 Construction Utilities Spring 2020 $7,786,998
This project enabled the design and construction of a high priority wastewater main and lateral
work to reduce inflow of rainfall and ground water into the collection system. The
replaced or rehabbed a total of 7,655 linear feet of wastewater mains located in the
Manor/Garland, Midtown West, and Lower Page Mill/Los Altos Hills areas of the City.
Wastewater Collection WastewaterWC‐15001 System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 28
This project met the growing electric needs of the VA Hospital. Staff has had numerous
with VA Hospital on electric load growth at the hospital and anticipated needs from
utility. Much of the cost is reimbursed to the City by the VA Hospital. Staff has prepared
designs for interim solutions and is awaiting additional information from VA to
long range plans to meet their future needs.
VA Hospital ‐ Customer LoadEL‐17003 Design Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $84,984
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Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
This project added electronic security systems at utility sites to protect equipment at electric
water pumping plants, reservoirs, and gas stations from intrusion and vandalism.
and detection systems have been installed at nine electric substations, three water
and one natural gas station to monitor facilities.
Utility Site SecurityEL‐04012 Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $1,644,681
Rebuild Underground District This project rebuilt and replaced the underground electric system in Underground District 19, theEL‐11008
‐18000
Construction Electric Utilities19area bounded by Forest Avenue, Waverley Street, Addison Avenue, and Alma Street.
This project replaced Self Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment (SCBA) used by firefighters
entering hazardous conditions when responding to fire and hazardous materials incidents.
SCBA provides breathable air for firefighters when entering environments where the
is immediately dangerous to life or health. The expected service life for SCBAs is 15
Self Contained Breathing
Replacement
Buildings and Fire
Department Spring 2020 $799,999
This project replaced the entire complement of twenty cardiac monitors in the Department.
with other tools needed for patient assessment and airway verification, cardiac monitors
cardiac activity in patients and provide defibrillation and pacing.
Cardiac Monitor Buildings and Fire
DepartmentFD‐20000
‐16001
Purchase Spring 2020 $850,000
Downtown Mobility and
Improvements
This project included the construction of curb extensions and the installation of new pedestrian
heads and traffic signal modifications in 2019 as part of the Upgrade Downtown project.
Traffic and
Transportation Transportation
Office ofConstruction 1,819,847
This project replaced the Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) on all fire and response vehicles used
help identify the location of victims; assess the source of fires, smoke, and heat; to assist in
a plan of action.
Thermal Imaging Cameras Buildings and Fire
DepartmentFD‐20002 Purchase Fall 2019 $99,000
Wastewater Collection
WC‐11000 System Rehabilitation
This project addressed areas that were identified in Wastewater Capital Improvement Project 17
and Video Inspection of the Collection System) as needing rehabilitation. This project
combined with Project 25 and 26(WC‐12001; WC‐13001).
WastewaterConstruction Utilities Fall 2019 $3,131,595
Augmentation Project 24
Wastewater Collection
WC‐13001 System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 26
This project was combined with Project 24 and 25(WC‐11001; WC‐12001). All new service
were installed from the new sewer main to the new sewer cleanouts located in the City’s Construction
‐of‐way.
Wastewater
Cubberley Track and Field Parks and OpenCB‐19000
‐14018
This project replaced the synthetic turf field, installed an all‐weather track and a fitness area.Construction Public Works
Baylands Boardwalk Buildings andThis project replaced the existing boardwalk with similar alignment and configuration.Construction Public Works
Works
Winter 2019 $2,123,681
This project improved the Administrative Services Department offices on the fourth floor of City Buildings andPE‐17009 City Hall Floor 4 Remodel
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List of Completed Projects
Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
Lucie Stern Buildings
PE‐14015 Mechanical and Electrical
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems at
Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Buildings andConstruction Public Works Spring 2019 $6,142,607
Upgrades
Planning andQuarry Road Improvements This project included planning, design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements Traffic and
TransportationPL‐16000
‐17008
Construction Spring
Winter
2019 $5,148,378and Transit Center Access along Quarry Road.
Utility Control Center This project upgraded the Utility Control Center working environment.Electric Utilities
Gas Main Replacement
22
This project replaced approximately 23,700 linear feet of gas mains and services along University
and other streets in the Downtown North nieghborhood.GS‐12001 Construction Utilities Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring
Summer
2019 $11,658,997
Wastewater Collection
WC‐12001 System Rehabilitation /This project was combined with Project 24 and 26 (WC‐11001; WC‐13001) replacing 45,294 linear
of sanitary sewer mains in university South, Professorville and Old palo Alto neigborhoods.
Wastewater Utilities
Public Works
Utilities
Augmentation Project 25
Dewatering and Loadout This project provides funding for the design and construction of the sludge dewatering facility
truck loadout to retire existing dewatering and sewage sludge incinerators.
WastewaterWQ‐14001
‐12001 Water Main Replacement – This project replaced approximately 11,000 linear feet of aging water mains and services which WaterProject 26 included water main replacement as part of the Upgrade Downtown Project.
This project improved the Planning and Community Environment (PCE) Department offices on
fifth floor of City Hall.
Buildings andPE‐17009 City Hall Floor 5 Remodel Public Works
Baylands Nature Interpretive This project replaced worn out or non‐functioning exhibits at the Baylands Nature Interpretive
Exhibit Improvements Center.
Buildings and CommunityAC‐14001
‐17000
‐14000
Construction Summer 2018 $56,000
250,000
78,000
Mitchell Park Adobe Creek
Replacement
Parks and OpenThis project replaced the existing bridge over Adobe Creek in Mitchell Park.Public Works
Internal Alarm System This project replaced the citywide system of panic alarms from various departments and the
chambers.
Buildings and
Maybell 1&2 4/12kVEL‐14004
‐15001
This project converted circuits 1 & 2 at Maybell substation from 4kV to 12kV.Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2018 $364,796
Security at City Gas Receiving This project equiped the City’s four Gas Receiving Stations with video surveillance systems.Summer
Matadero Creek Storm
SD‐13003 Water Pump Station and This project upgraded the capacity to the Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station, which
a low‐lying 1200‐acre area of southeastern Palo Alto.Construction Storm Drain Public Works Summer 2018 $6,685,317
Trunk Line Improvements
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List of Completed Projects
Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department CMR Date
Wildlife Hazard Management The Wildlife hazard Management Plan identified the specific actions the airport will take toAP‐16002 Study
Construction
Study
Airport Public Works Summer 2018 $63,415
4,022,455
167,741
Plan mitigate the risk of wildlife strikes on or near the airport.
Wastewater Collection
WC‐14001 System Rehabilitation This project replaced 16,859 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes on various Wastewater
Augmentation Project 27
Buckeye Creek Hydrology This project analyzed flooding conditions and recommended flood control structures and
and erosion control solutions for the creek located within Foothills Park.
Parks and OpenPG‐15000 Public Works
CalTrain Corridor Video
PE‐17004 Management System This project replaced two existing gateway signs in the right‐of‐way for the California Avenue
district.
Streets andConstruction Public Works
Works
Spring 2018 $1,550,000
Installation
Parking Lot Q Elevator Buildings andPF‐16003
‐13003
This project modernized the existing elevator at Parking Lot Q.
Parks, Trails, Open Space,
Recreation Master Plan parks, trails, open space and recreational programs.
This master plan provided guidance on the recreation and improvement needs for Palo Alto’s Parks and Open Community Fall 627,057
This project developed a plan for short, medium and long range improvements to the regional
PE‐12003 Rinconada Park Master Plan park including the consideration of pathways, new restrooms and playgrounds, new landscaping,Parks and Open CommunityStudy Fall 541,355
and revitalization of underutilized areas within the park.
The project developed an inventory of all City‐owned bridges and culvert structures, condition
cost estimate for rehabilitation, and recommendation for future inspection
assessment and improvements.
Structural Assessment of City Buildings andPE‐13012 Study Public Works Fall 198,529
Wastewater Collection
WC‐11000 System Rehabilitation /
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC‐12001; WC‐13001), this project replaced and/or
approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 779
laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
WastewaterConstruction Fall 3,119,806
Augmentation Project 24
Wastewater Collection
WC‐13001 System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 26
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC‐12001; WC‐13001), this project replaced and/or
approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 779
laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
Wastewater Utilities Fall
Golf Reconfiguration and
PG‐13003 Baylands Athletic Center
Improvements
This project completed the rehabilitation of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, including a new
for the course, new prefabricated restroom, new water‐saving turf and irrigation system,
rebranded the course as the Baylands Golf Links.
Parks and OpenConstruction Public Works Fall 2017 $13,675,177
Gas Main Replacement –GS‐11000 This project combined with GWR 19B & GMR 20 and replaced ABS gas mains and services.Gas WinterProject 21
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List of Completed Projects
Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source
Water
Department
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
CMR Date
This project provided installation of approximately 11,869 linear feet of new High Density
(HDPE) water mains, 232 new HDPE water services, and 15 new fire hydrants within Construction
City limits.
Water Main Replacement –
25WS‐11000 Winter 2017 $5,445,069
The 2015 Water System Master Plan identified present capital improvements and replacement
required to ensure optimal reliability levels of service to the existing distribution and
systems.
WS‐15004 Water System Master Plan Study Water
Wastewater Collection
WC‐10002 System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 23
Combined with Project 22 (WC‐09001). This project replaced and/or rehabilitated approximately
linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 554 sewer laterals, and 102 sewer WastewaterConstruction
Street Light System Street
EL‐10009 Light System Conversion
Project
This project converted HPS streetlights to LED and the conversion of approximately 4500
streetlight fixtures.Electric
Sand Hill / Quarry 12kVEL‐13006
‐15001
This project installed new wire to connect circuits QR‐24 and QR‐27 in the Sand Hill/Quarry area. Construction
Electric Substation Battery This project replaced the batteries in all nine of the City's electric substations.
project replaced the synthetic turf at the Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Fields.
Construction
Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Parks and Open CommunityPG‐13001 Fields Soccer Turf
Replacement
Park Maintenance Shop This project renovated and remodeled the Parks maintenance shop for safety and efficienciency Parks and Open CommunityPG‐09003
‐12017
Summer
City Hall First Floor This project installed new elevator control panels and replaced the gray‐painted panels inside the Buildings and Public Works
Works
Works
3,974,963
This project created a temporary main Library to be used while the new one was being Buildings andPE‐11012 Temporary Main Library
The project replaced decking, railings, structural framing members, exterior wood flooring, and
restroom reconfiguration, and provided Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Baylands Nature Interpretive
Facility Improvement
Buildings andPE‐15029 Spring 2017
This project improved the children’s playground and included park amenity upgrades such as
playground equipment, a new retaining wall, surfacing and pathway upgrades, planting
and irrigation renovations, and replaced of damaged wood benches and the
perimeter fence.
Parks and Open CommunityPE‐13008 Bowden Park Improvements Summer
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List of Completed Projects
Season
Completed Completed
Year Total Project BudgetCIP #Project Name Project Description Project Type
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Fund Source Department
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
CMR Date
Parks and OpenPE‐13020 Byxbee Park Trails This project provided trail and site amenities over the remaining area of the landfill cap.Fall 2016 $334,607
440,000
3,247,248
65,000
This project improved the Utilities Department administrative offices on the third floor of City
It included new carpet, wall reconfiguration, a kitchenette, cabinets, paint, soundproofing,
furniture, doors, and associated building systems.
Buildings andPE‐17002 City Hall Floor 3 Remodel Spring
Lucie Stern Buildings
PE‐14015 Mechanical and Electrical
Upgrades – Phase 1
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems at
Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Buildings and Summer
Sarah Wallis Park This project improved site amenities with new concrete pathways, replaced old furnishings, and
landscape with drought tolerant species.
Parks and Open CommunityPG‐12004
This project replaced the perimeter fencing and gates surrounding the Palo Alto Airport
to prevent unauthorized access to the airport runway in accordance with Federal and Construction
standards.
AP‐16003 Airport Perimeter Fence Airport
Storm Drain
Gas
Public Works
Works
2,003,540
Channing Avenue/Lincoln
SD‐11101 Avenue Storm Drain
Improvements
This project installed of 5,800 linear feet of 36‐inch to 60‐inch diameter storm drain along
and Lincoln Avenues over three project phases to increase drainage system capacity.Construction Winter
Summer
Winter
Winter
Gas Distribution System This project included the development, model installation, testing, documentation, and staff
of a natural gas distribution system model.GS‐14004
‐14000 Art Center Auditorium Audio, This project replaced outdated audio visual equipment and furnishings following the
and Furnishings
Buildings and CommunityConstructionauditorium’s use as a temporary library.
This project renovated the Rinconada Pool locker room including the changing area, restrooms,
showers in the women's and men's locker rooms.
Buildings andPF‐15000 Rinconada Pool Locker Room Public Works
This project installed new athletic fields, synthetic turf, field lighting, fencing, a new restroom,Parks and Open CommunityPE‐13016 El Camino Park Restoration scorekeeper booth and storage buildings, an expanded parking lot, new bike and pedestrian Fall $5,611,122
pathways, landscaping, benches, and other amenities.
Notes: ** Final Project Actuals may be different from Total Project Budget amounts Grand Total $446,969,862
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