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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2512-5618CITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, March 02, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM     Agenda Item     5.Authorize Transmittal of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development. CEQA Status: Not a Project. City Council Staff Report From: City Manager Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: March 2, 2026 Report #:2512-5618 TITLE Authorize Transmittal of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development. CEQA Status: Not a Project. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Transportation Commission and staff recommend City Council review the following state-mandated Annual Progress Reports and direct staff to submit them to the appropriate state authorities by April 1, 2026: 1. 2025 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report (Attachment A) to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI); and 2. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Attachments B and C) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an update on the status of the 410 implementation programs contained in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) and the 110 implementation program objectives in the City Council adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element (Housing Element), a chapter of the Comp Plan. The City is required to submit a progress report on the implementation progress of the Comp Plan and Housing Element annually by April 1. With the program status updates in 2025, a total of 28 (7%) of the 410 Comp Plan programs have been, or are now complete, and 293 (71%) are considered ongoing tasks, which generally are not expected to become complete. The remaining 89 (22%) of the programs, the partially complete and pending programs, still need to be completed. Refer to Attachment A for the list of all programs and their status. For the Housing Element Implementation Programs, a total of 31 (28%) of the 110 programs have been completed, and 46 (42%) are considered ongoing tasks. The remaining 33 (30%) programs are either currently making progress to be completed (“In Progress”) or have not started yet (“Pending”). Refer to Attachment B for the list of all programs and their status. BACKGROUND 1 The PTC reviewed and recommended the 2025 APRs on November 12, 2025.2 3 specifies that the PTC shall annually review the Comprehensive Plan, “and recommend to the City Council such extensions, changes or additions to the plan as the commission may consider necessary in the view of any change in conditions.” The PTC did not recommend any extensions, changes, or additions to the plan this year. 4 reflected the second year of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element that was readopted by City Council on April 15, 2024, and certified by HCD on August 1 City Council Hearing Agenda on February 24, 2025 (Item 3 under Consent Calendar): 2 Planning and Transportation Commission Hearing Agenda on November 12, 2025 (Item 2 under Action Items): https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=16610 3 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 19.04.030: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-82254 4 City of Palo Alto 2024 Housing Element APR: https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/planning- ampdevelopment-services/housing-element/housing-element_2023_2031/paloalto2024_revised.pdf 20, 2024. Staff are preparing the 2025 Housing Element APR following the standard requirements (refer to Attachment B). HCD requires that the APR for the Housing Element focus on three topics: Total number of net housing units produced or “permitted” by the City in a calendar year; Status of jurisdiction’s progress in addressing its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); and Status of the implementation of the Housing Element’s programs and goals. ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan Program Implementation Reporting The Comp Plan program text; The lead department responsible for overseeing the program; The target completion date of the program at the time of Comp Plan adoption in 2017; The level of effort required to accomplish the program; and The current status of the program as assessed by the City departments. Why some programs may be shown as pending; Current program status relative to target completion date; Changes in completion status from the prior year; or Any changes in level of effort required to complete a program. If no such staff comments were provided for particular program, this has been noted. City staff assessed the implementation programs of the Comp Plan and reported on the following three aspects: 1. Completion Status Staff have categorized programs as follows: Complete: Program implemented; tasks complete; no follow-up needed. Partially Complete: Program implementation tasks in progress; or programs with some, but not all, components completed. Ongoing: Program activities ongoing as standard business practice. Pending: Program implementation not started. The table below indicates how many programs fall into each of these categories as of December 2025 and compares this to the status at the end of 2024. Table 1: Completion Status of the Comprehensive Plan Programs (as of December 2025) Status Number of Programs, 2024 Number of Programs, 2025 Percent Total, 2025 Complete 17 28 7% Ongoing 291 293 71% Partially Complete 52 48 12% Pending 50 41 10% Total 410 410 100% 2. Target Completion Date at Time of Comp Plan Adoption Comp Plan Implementation Programs priorities were identified in 2017 when the Plan was adopted. These priorities correlated to the timeframe within which the programs should be completed. Table 2. Completion Status of the Comprehensive Plan Programs by Target Completion Date (as of December 2025) Target Completion Date Complete Ongoing Partially Complete Pending Total By 2022 11 66 13 7 97 2022-2027 8 41 25 19 93 After 2027 2 3 2 4 11 Continuous 7 183 8 11 209 Total Programs 28 293 48 41 410 3. Level of Effort Required to Complete For each Comp Plan program, the level of effort for program implementation is assessed annually. The level of effort reflects the magnitude and complexity of the program in terms of project size (e.g., small, medium, or large), required staffing, departmental planning, interdepartmental or cross jurisdictional involvement, and overall financial cost. For the purposes of Comp Plan program annual reporting the following level of effort categories are identified: Standard: Relatively lower level of effort to complete; can likely be accomplished with existing resources. Significant: Moderate level of effort required to complete; may require some additional resources. Substantial: High level of effort required to complete; very likely to require additional staffing, financial or other resources. Program completion information is grouped in the table below according to the level of effort required to complete the implementation of each program. Table 3. Completion Status of the Comprehensive Plan Programs by Level of Effort for Programs Not Yet Completed (as of December 2025) Level of Effort to Complete Ongoing Partially Complete Pending Standard 182 13 17 Significant 76 26 19 Substantial 35 9 5 Total Programs 293 48 41 4. Changes from 2024 A new field was added to the Comp Plan Program Implementation Status table to identify changes from the previous reporting year. The last column, "Changes from 2024," identifies any changes made this year to the 2024 Level of Efforts, Status, and/or Staff Comments. Housing Element Programs Status The current 2023-2031 Housing Element, which is the 6th cycle, was approved and adopted by the City Council on April 15, 2024, and certified by the HCD on August 20, 2024. The adopted Housing Element has 110 implementation program objectives that address a range of initiatives to support housing development in the City. At this time, considerable progress has been made on program implementation as shown in Table 4, and as provided in Attachment B. Complete: Program implemented; tasks complete; no follow-up needed. In Progress: Program implementation tasks in progress; or programs with some, but not all, components completed. Ongoing: Program activities ongoing as standard business practice. Pending: Program implementation not started. Table 4. Completion Status of Housing Element Implementation Programs Status Number of Programs, 2025 Percent Total, 2025 Complete In Progress Ongoing Pending Total Table 5. Progress Towards 2023-2031 RHNA (as of December 2025) Income Level 2023-2031 RHNA (by income level) Total Units permitted as of December 2025 Total Remaining RHNA % of RHNA Permitted Extremely Low Income Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Above Moderate Total By end of December 2025, the City issued building permits for 624 units. Approximately 73% of these units were in Above Moderate-Income category. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT There is no resource impact from the presentation of this information. Staff time to prepare and submit reports was contemplated in the allocation of resources to the departments. The Comprehensive Plan is the primary tool for guiding development in Palo Alto and reflects community values. The Comprehensive Plan’s goals and policies reflect the community’s priorities regarding land use, circulation, conservation, housing, open space, business and economics, and safety. Advancing those efforts is expected to have a net positive impact on revenue bases through sales and property taxes, new development, and other revenue streams. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The public had an opportunity to comment on the draft APR reports during the PTC hearing held on November 12, 2025. There were no public speakers for this item. The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires the publication of a notice of this public hearing in a local paper at least ten days in advance of the meeting. Public notice for both City Council and PTC hearings were published at least 10 days before the hearing dates per Gov Code Section 65090. Staff did not conduct any specific community outreach for this item. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The review and comment on the draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report and draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is not considered a project requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Program Status, 2025 Attachment B: 2023-2031 Housing Element Implementation Programs, 2025 Attachment C: City’s RHNA Progress, 2025 APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Page 1 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 B.1.1.1 Implement and periodically amend an Economic Development Policy to guide business development in the City in a manner consistent with Policy L-1.10. Planning and Development Services & City Manager's Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing & Development growth. In 2025, there was a net loss of 48,543 sq. ft. of office/R&D as of December 31, 2025. This was led by the demolition of 824 San Antonio, demolition of office buildings to construct a new mixed use building, as well as 3963 and 3977 Fabian (two approximately 14,000 square foot buildings) through an interim urgency ordinance where we allow early demolition to clean up a Cortese list site. This cleanup was directed by the Regional Water Quality Control Yes, Staff Comments Goal B-3: Careful management of City revenues and expenditures so that the fiscal health of the City is ensured and services are delivered efficiently and equitably. B3.2.1 Administer the City’s Business Tax and Business Registry programs to ensure businesses are properly registered and reporting, generate revenue to support voter-approved priorities, and collect key data on business type, size, location, and number of employees to track the diversity Administrative Services Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing The new business tax program is now operational, with businesses filing and remitting revenue on a regular schedule. Compliance efforts continue to improve registration rates and ensure accurate reporting, strengthening the City’s understanding of the business landscape and revenue base. Yes, Staff Comments Goal B-4: The stimulation of diverse commercial, retail and professional service business opportunities through supportive business policies and a culture of innovation. B4.2.1 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups and other services. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025 and Yes, Status and Staff Comments B4.2.2 Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings to serve small businesses, non- profit organizations, and independent professionals. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025 and Yes, All Page 2 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 B4.6.1 Work with local merchants to encourage Palo Alto residents, workers, and visitors to buy in Palo Alto. Development Services & City Manager's Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The City continues to encourage Palo Alto residents, workers, and visitors to buy in Palo Alto through event activations throughout the business districts. Yes, Staff Comments B4.6.2 Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in preserving retail space and creating an active street environment, including the types of locations where such Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 N/A Complete Transportation Commission in 2024. Council reviewed the report per PTC and Council Retail Ad Hoc and directed staff to proceed with Yes, Staff Comments B4.6.3 Maintain distinct neighborhood shopping areas that are attractive, accessible, and Development Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No Goal B-5: City regulations and operating procedures that provide certainty, predictability and flexibility and help businesses adapt to changing market conditions. B5.1.1 Regularly evaluate ways to improve coordination of the City’s environmental review, permitting, and inspection Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No B5.1.2 Improve design guidelines to reduce ambiguity and more clearly articulate compatibility principles to the business community and to the public. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete development projects and for single-family homes were approved in 2022. Ongoing improvements will be made as needed. SOFA CAP zone regulations will be updated in 2026 to include Yes, Staff Comments B5.1.3 Simplify the design review process for small- scale changes to previously approved site plans and buildings. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Ongoing Ongoing applications over the counter including sign applications. These procedures were last updated in February 2024 to add additional items that can Yes, Staff Comments B5.1.4 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the revitalization of aging retail structures and areas. Encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small, independent retail businesses and professional services. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025 and Yes, Staff Comments Goal B-6: Attractive, vibrant retail centers, each with a mix of uses and a distinctive character. Page 3 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 B6.1.1 Actively work with Downtown businesses, professional associations and the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce to retain successful retail businesses that contribute to the City’s goals for Downtown. Planning and Development Services & City Manager's Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing stakeholders, including the Chamber of Commerce, University Avenue Downtown Businesses, California Avenue businesses, hoteliers, Stanford, and others to promote a Yes, Staff Comments Goal B-7: Thriving business employment districts at Stanford Research Park, Stanford Medical Center, East Bayshore/San Antonio Road Area and Bayshore Corridor that complement the City’s business and neighborhood centers. B7.2.1 Review policies and regulations guiding development at Stanford Research Park and revise them as needed to allow improved responsiveness to changing market conditions in a manner consistent with Policy L-1.10. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing May 2023 and adopted a revised Housing Element in April 2024 which was certified by the State in August 2024. Staff meets regularly with Stanford University regarding land use on an ongoing basis; including Housing Element program Yes, Staff Comments B7.2.2 Study the feasibility of a “transfer of development rights” (TDR) program and other measures that would provide greater development flexibility within Stanford Research Park without creating significant adverse traffic impacts or increasing the Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No COMMUNITY SEERVICES & FACILITIES ELEMENT Goal C-1: Deliver community services effectively and efficiently. C1.1.1 Based on identified needs, continue to provide and expand the provision of multilingual literature, program information and educational displays at public Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program. CSD continues to implement this program to provide and expand multilingual materials at public community facilities and parks. Yes, Staff Comments Page 4 of 86 C1.1.2 Establish a cross-cultural outreach program to engage residents of all ages, cultural, social and linguistic backgrounds in educational, recreational and cultural activities offered throughout the City of Palo Alto. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing showcase diverse cultural themes through art, engaging more than 25,000 people annually. In 2025 the Art Center launched its program "Centering: Clay and Community," which is intended to highlight the Art Center's historical commitment to ceramic art and education. The series kicked off with a juried exhibition focused on functional ceramics that included numerous Palo Alto artists. Thanks to the Art Center Foundation, the Center hosts free drop-in monthly air-dry clay workshops inspired by the exhibitions on view. With the support of the Friends of the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, the Children’s Theatre Produced theatrical works supported by community collaborations and cross-cultural exchanges. In 2025, the Children’s Theatre produced two original commissions in the theatre’s Playhouse Series for very young audiences. “One Grain of Rice,” produced in collaboration with artists from the South Asian community, is an adaptation of a traditional Indian folktale and featured a post-performance Holi Celebration, one of the only Bay Area Holi events specifically designed to be enjoyed by young participants (ages 2-6). “Chang’e and the Moon” was written by two teen theatre participants, featuring original music, and explores an original myth that explains the creation of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, and was produced a second time in fall. At the Junior Museum, 23% of the 24,500 students served each year by its science outreach program are from low-income communities and schools and so participate for free thanks to scholarships for school programs and summer camps provided by the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Marketing and educational materials are also available in Spanish, as are signage provided at on-site exhibit experiences for visitors. Programs serve children as young as 3 and their adults to students up to 5th grade. Two summer camps serve students in 6th and 7th grades, and the institution's volunteer program and teen intern program serve middle and high school students. Adults and seniors are also engaged as volunteers. Special events and Yes, Staff Comments Page 5 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 events) help to welcome families from varying cultural backgrounds to the Museum. C1.2.1 Periodically review public information, outreach and community relations activities Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change from previous year reporting. This is an ongoing task. No C.1.2.2 Explore a City solution to help residents and others to resolve questions and concerns and navigate the City’s community services Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing No change from previous year. No Page 6 of 86 C1.2.3 Identify barriers to participation in City programming and facilities across gender, age, socioeconomic and ethnic groups and sexual identity and orientation, as well as mental and physical abilities, and adopt strategies to remove barriers to participation. Community Services Department By 2022 Significant Ongoing including promotion of the accessible potters’ wheel and easels. Accessibility offerings are outlined on the Art Center’s access webpage and also include social narratives for visiting our galleries and taking classes in our studios. Thanks to support from the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, the Art Center can offer scholarships to East Palo Alto youth and low-income seniors to reduce barriers to access classes and workshops. In 2025, as part of the Children's Theatre's Magical Series Spectrum and Sensory Friendly offerings, developed in collaboration with the Magical Bridge Foundation, the Children’s Theatre offered Magical Series Sensory and Spectrum Friendly performances and classes, including acting, dance and music therapy offerings designed for differently abled participants. The Children’s Theatre Main Stage and Summer Hot Dog Series offered ASL designated performances. The Children’s Theatre also worked with PAUSD to offer free theatre classes in summer camps designed to serve to low-income and traditionally under-represented communities. The theatre also worked with Paws for Purple Hearts, to provide opportunities for the organization to train service and therapy dogs who support wounded veterans, improving their lives through canine-assisted programs. At the Junior Museum & Zoo, the Friends of the PAJMZ underwrite program cost for low-income families and schools, providing nearly $145,000 in funding annually for free school programs and field trips for Title 1 schools and community groups (ex. Boys and Girls Clubs), and summer camps scholarships for low-income families. All exhibits, programs, and visitor amenities at the Junior Museum were designed to support learning of children and adults of all abilities and those with disabilities, and programs, and visitor service and educational staff are trained annually on how best to support the learning and visitor experience of children with Yes, Staff Comments C1.2.4 Based on identified needs, expand program offerings to underserved groups. Community Services Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing support to the Art Center to reach underserved communities. The Foundation provided 19 Yes, Staff Comments Page 7 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 buses, allowing the participation of more than 475 students. Creative Connections, our artists-in-the- schools program, was offered in 11 East Palo Alto classrooms to 275 students for FREE thanks to significant support from the Foundation for staffing costs, teaching artists, teacher stipends, transportation and materials. Students explored flora and fauna, California history and geography, and the science of pollination, connecting to cultural studies, social studies, and science standards. The Children’s Theatre worked with the Friends of Palo Alto Children’s Theatre to provide more than $10,000 in theatre field trip transportation grants to Title-1 schools, as well as class and camp scholarships to low-income families, and provided more than $20,000 in paid hands-on learning opportunity for teens. In our Therapeutic Recreation section, we were able to hire the first full-time staff member solely dedicated to supporting accessibility and therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with disabilities in the community. Their primary responsibilities include managing all accommodation requests received for Community Services programs and activities, supporting our local partners who deliver inclusive programing in the community, and launching city run therapeutic recreation programs for all-ability levels. Highlights from 2025 include creating a new program with Ability Path for adults with profound disabilities to volunteer at City of Palo Alto facilities twice weekly to interact with staff and the community and C1.3.1 Develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on demographics, use of community service facilities and needs of the community as related to parks, open spaces, recreation, arts and culture. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing ongoing task. Community Services Department’s program areas regularly collect and review demographic information from program participants. The Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan contains information on Yes, Level of Effort Page 8 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C1.6.1 Establish a program to facilitate continuing corporate support for community services through contributions of funds, time, Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Pending program to facilitate corporate support has not been established. Corporate sponsorships for No C1.12.1 In cooperation with public and private businesses, non- profit organizations, and PAUSD, develop a service program that will coordinate the efforts of agencies providing Community Services Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing task. No C1.13.1 Determine the potential for City shared use of PAUSD facilities for weekend, summer and evening use for community uses such as child care, libraries, recreational facilities, community meeting space, education, language education, health care, culture and Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Pending This is an ongoing task. No C1.15.1 Support and promote the provision of comprehensive child care services in Palo Alto by public and private providers, including employers. Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing Committee continue to work to support childcare providers in the community and develop an annual work plan to address key issues faced by local Child Care providers. A member of the Early Care and Education Committee has served on the Downtown Housing Working Group and will serve on the upcoming San Antonio Housing Working Group to ensure that the needs of future families Yes, Staff Comments C1.15.2 Utilize the Early Care and Education Committee to develop and update the Child Care Master Plan, and to connect providers and professionals working with families with young children, explore challenges and opportunities to programs and services for young children, and support early education programs in the community in their efforts to enhance quality. Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing Committee continue to work to support childcare providers in the community and develop an annual work plan to address key issues faced by local Child Care providers. A member of the Early Care and Education Committee has served on the Downtown Housing Working Group and will serve on the upcoming San Antonio Housing Working Group to ensure that the needs of future families Yes, Staff Comments Page 9 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C1.15.3 Collaborate with Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) to identify, develop, and promote high quality early learning environments to serve all families in our community. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) by managing service contracts with them in order to provide the best care possible. In the past year, PAACCC has updated its "Provider Connection" resource page which includes educator training and resources for Early Childhood professionals. Training is available to any provider in Palo Alto, Yes, Staff Comments C1.15.4 Explore opportunities to provide access to childcare for families of City employees. Services After 2027 Standard Ongoing This program is in place and ongoing. No C1.16.1 Identify funding sources for expanded outreach and increased involvement to support youth and teen leadership programs and events. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Services Department's nonprofit partners provide some support for these programs. The City Council approved funding for youth mental health support in the FY26 budget to help support these No C1.16.2 Leverage available funding to pursue support of teen mental, physical, social and emotional health programs. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing now a 501(c)(3) and Youth Community Service, to support teen mental health programs. The Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) has historically funded several organizations focusing on teen health. The City also funds Youth Community Service's Youth Connectedness Initiative. The City Council provided funding in FY26 in support of youth mental health. Additionally, the City will partner with local organizations to provide support, programs, or services to youth. An example is the Gen Z Hangout that was provided through a Yes, Staff Comments C1.17.1 Optimize participation in such programs by increasing the number of locations where the programs are provided and by supporting transportation options to these Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing Free Link rides are available to teens seeking to access places that support their mental health. No Page 10 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C1.17.2 Develop programs and activities for teens that strengthen leadership skills, encourage a culture of community service, inclusiveness, tolerance and acceptance of others. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing including the Art Center Teen Leadership Group (ACTL), Palo Alto Youth Council (PAYC), Teen Advisory Board (TAB), Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB) and Teen Arts Council (TAC), as well as overseeing Think Fund, a supportive grant program for teens, and the makerspace, MakeX. The teen leadership groups give high school students in Palo Alto the opportunity to serve the teen community by acting as a voice toward action and change. The Art Center continues to provide creative opportunities for teens through expanded teen classroom assistants and a larger, more engaged Art Center Teen Leadership (ACTL) group. In the past year, ACTL had 29 members. Participants were primarily from the Palo Alto schools, and attended artist talks and workshops, made holiday cards for Avenidas clients, organized and held a Teen Event with 75 teens in attendance, and Yes, Staff Comments Page 11 of 86 C1.17.3 Promote a diverse range of interests and vocations among programs offered to children, youth and teens. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing enrollments in its class programs for adults and children. The Center engaged 2,357 students in after-school and weekend classes throughout the school year and in eight weeks of summer camps. Students ranged in age from 3-18 years old. Classes included drawing, painting, comics, ceramics, fashion design, jewelry, fiber arts, and more. The Center’s teen volunteer program continues to thrive both for our afterschool art classes and summer Counselor in Training (CIT) program. The Art Center Teen Leadership group spent the year planning and holding a large teen- only event as well as participating in several community service projects. In total, over 730 volunteers donated over 9,100 hours last year. The Art Center hired eight summer interns to support our summer camps, exhibitions, development and social media programs. They ranged in age from rising sophomores in college to MFA graduate students from Syracuse, Boston, Loyola Marymount, San Francisco State Universities, Art Center College of Design, University of Washington, and University of San Francisco. The interns worked 2,279 hours over the course of the summer. The Recreation Division will be hosting a career fair for teens to introduce them to a wide variety of career paths. In 2025, the Children's Theatre opened its Main Stage Season with Madeline's Christmas, producing 15 sold out performances, serving 2,884 audience members. In the Playhouse Series, fairytales for very young audiences (suggested ages 2-6) are performed by teen participants. Audiences sit on the floor for the interactive performances. Productions run once a month, September to June, and will serve approximately 9,000 members of the audience. In 2025, the Children's Theatre expanded upon its year-round schedule of sold-out classes, camps and workshops to include advanced theatre arts training opportunities with working professionals. These Intensives create more opportunities for young actors who are seeking pre-professional Yes, Staff Comments C1.18.1 Develop a program to engage the talents and skills that seniors possess that would Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing through our adult studio program and our Yes, Staff Comments Page 12 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 provide volunteer opportunities throughout the City. Foundation continues to provide funds to offer free artmaking opportunities to low-income C1.18.2 Support, promote, and publicize the provision of comprehensive senior services in coordination with senior service providers. Comprehensive services include addressing senior nutrition, mental health and transportation. Community Services Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing of senior programming/services through a services Contract. The City also supports senior services through HSRAP grant funding: Current grantees are: La Comida for senior nutrition needs, Senior Adult Legal Assistance for free legal services for seniors, Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for low vision services, Loaves and Fishes for Meals on Wheels Services , YMCA for specialized exercise programs for older adults and AbilityPath for Stroke and Brain Injury Services Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments C1.18.3 Establish a support program for caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities by partnering with private, nonprofit, faith- based and public community service Community Services Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Support for caregivers continues to be a key focus for Avenidas and support for these services was included in the new 5 year services contract with the organization. Yes, Staff Comments C1.20.1 Partner with agencies for support and improved access so that all can participate as appropriate in Palo Alto recreational Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Council approved funding for Magical Bridge Foundation to provide more programming in the community. No C1.22.1 Increase awareness about caring and compassion for the unhoused and those who suffer from mental and/or physical conditions through educational programming in partnership with community and business organizations throughout the region. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing January 23, 2025. Over 50 local volunteers helped with the count, including community members, city staff and nonprofit partners. In additional, Human Services staff organized an annual Resource Fair for Low income and unhoused individuals on June 11, 2025. This event is also marketed to the allies of the unhoused in the community to better inform them of programs and Yes, Staff Comments Page 13 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C1.22.2 Work with Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, the State of California, the federal government, non-profit agencies, business and other organizations to define roles and responsibilities in the comprehensive provision of permanent supportive housing and temporary shelter, food, clothing and Planning and Development Services / CMO Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The City continues to be involved with local, regional, State, and Federal partners in this work. Yes, Staff Comments Goal C-2: Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and high quality service to the public among City of Palo Alto officials and employees. C2.2.1 Establish performance review criteria for City employees that consider the quality of service provided. Human Resources Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing updated management competencies to establish performance review criteria such as customer service & community engagement, innovation & continuous improvement communication & professionalism, accountability & technical excellence. Staff will continue to update Yes, Status and Staff Comments C2.2.2 Periodically perform evaluations of City service delivery and develop strategies for continuous improvement. Use metrics and Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Program participants are asked to complete an evaluation after each class or program and that information is used to improve offerings. Yes, Staff Comments Goal C-3: Recognize the intrinsic value and everyday importance of our parks and community centers, libraries, civic buildings and cultural assets by investing in their maintenance and improvement. C3.2.1 Develop a proactive Asset Management Program for infrastructure requirements and costs. Administrative Services Department/ OMB/PWD 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing and Electrification Assessment (EA) inspections have been completed. The data from the findings is being populated into Maintenance Connection. This data will allow staff to track and plan for deferred maintenance (catch-up), regular maintenance (keep-up), ADA Accessibility, Capital Renewals (New) and Energy and Sustainability (electrification) for future CIP projects and No C3.3.1 Periodically evaluate how parks and recreational facilities are being used and develop strategies for improving their use Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing programs and solicit feedback from program participants to improve programs and provide No Page 14 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C3.3.2 Study and recommend methods of private and public financing for improved park maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of facilities, including those used for arts and culture. Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing partner organizations and stakeholders for funding opportunities. A current example includes a public/private partnership with the Friends of the Recreation and Wellness Center for the Cubberley Community Center Master Plan Project. Partial funding for the Greer Skate park is secured through Friends of Palo Alto Parks and efforts continue to identify donors to obtain the Yes, Staff Comments C3.3.3 Estimate the costs of retrofitting all park facilities with water efficient appliances, fixtures and irrigation systems and develop an implementation schedule to phase-in use of non-potable water conservations measures where and when feasible. Public Works Department and Community Services Department After 2027 Significant Ongoing determine where to upgrade systems to increase water efficiency. This includes appliances, fixtures, and irrigation systems. Once evaluated, staff will develop an implementation schedule. Non-potable water conservations measures will be included No C3.3.4 Periodically assess the need to adjust parkland dedication or fees in lieu thereof to ensure they remain proportional to real estate values in Palo Alto. Planning and Development Services and Community Services Department Continuous Task Significant Partially Complete consultant to complete an impact and in-lieu fee nexus and feasibility study. Assessment of the Park Land dedication or fees in lieu thereof as described in PAMC 21.50 is included in this scope. The consultant and staff team are targeting a fee Yes, Staff Comments Goal C-4: Plan for a future in which our parks, open spaces, libraries, public art, and community facilities thrive and adapt to the growth and change of Palo Alto. C4.1.1 Explore opportunities to dedicate City- owned land as parkland to protect and preserve its community- serving purpose Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing Staff continue to review current parklands and determine which may be appropriate for future dedication. No C4.1.2 Encourage dedication of new land for parks through regulations and incentives for new development and programs to solicit bequests of land within the city. Services Department and Planning and Development 2022-2027 Significant Pending This work has not been started due to staff priorities. No Page 15 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C4.1.3 Pursue opportunities to create linear parks over the Caltrain tracks in the event the tracks are moved below grade. Services Department and Planning and Development After 2027 Substantial Pending The Caltrain tracks have not been moved underground. No C4.1.4 Explore ways to dedicate a portion of in-lieu fees towards acquisition of parkland, not just improvements. Services Department and Planning and Development 2022-2027 Significant Pending This work has not been started due to staff priorities. No C4.5.1 Use Cubberley Community Center as a critical and vital part of the City’s service delivery system while also planning for its Community Services Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Significant efforts have been in the master planning process for the Cubberley site. Yes, Staff Comments Goal C-5: Sustain the health, well-being, recreation, and safety of residents and visitors, and improve the quality, quantity, and affordability of social services for all community members, including children, youth, teens, seniors, the unhoused, and people with disabilities. C5.1.1 Allocate resources to create and support initiatives to increase the health and well- being of the public. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing and services support the health and wellbeing of the community. A new community center at 445 Bryant is being planned for opening in January Yes, Staff Comments C5.1.2 Establish a community-sourced online clearinghouse of information and activities related to health promotion in the Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing wellness have been provided through the City Manager’s Office as part of Uplift Local and No C5.6.1 Incorporate health and well-being topics, including arts and culture, into existing events and programs at City-owned park and recreation facilities. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing engaged 300 participants in activities and performances connected to the exhibitions. Seniors from four low-income housing communities participated in 36 art workshops offered free-of-charge thanks to the Art Center Foundation. Projects included oil pastels, watercolor, card making, and more. Art Center teaching artists engaged 250 community members Yes, Staff Comments Page 16 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C5.6.2 Work with schools and community organizations to provide programs that educate residents, workers and visitors on health and well-being topics. Community Services Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing continues to serve all K-3 students in PAUSD Elementary Schools, reaching more than 2,900 students. This is the gold standard in dance residency programs and specifically designed for elementary school students. This eight-week program encourages children to creatively express themselves through movement, while achieving fitness and wellness benefits. The Children's Theatre also continued to work on-site with six of Palo Alto’s twelve elementary schools to produce fully staged theatrical Outreach Productions, including: production staff with director, musical director, choreographer, designers and live musicians; scenery and props; as well as individually designed and fitted costumes. Participation is free for participants and every child who auditions is cast. Additional learning opportunities are available to children interested in working on production and backstage crews. More than 1,600 PAUSD students will be served in this program. In 2025 the theatre expanded PAUSD Outreach Programs to include “The Joy of Singing” classes, a movement and vocal program reaching all 12 PAUSD elementary schools, serving second and third grade classes during the school day and in free after school classes. The Teen Arts Council (TAC), an initiative of Palo Alto Children's Theatre, continued to produce a diverse roster of events, including open mic nights, mural painting, clothing swaps, an annual film festival, and an annual art and music festival. TAC added a Pride-Month event to its upcoming Spring schedule and is currently collaborating with Palo Alto High School to make a short film about Healthy Relationships, mentored by professional filmmaker P.J. Palmer. The film will be part of the curriculum in a required Healthy Yes, Staff Comments Page 17 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 C5.9.1 Identify existing and potential indoor and outdoor locations for community gardens and farmers markets at City-owned or leased facilities and spaces. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing Department continues to manage the City's community garden program. There are currently five community gardens in the program - Arastradero Garden is currently a No GOVERNANCE CHAPTER Goal G-1: Effective opportunities for public participation in local government. G1.1.1 Consider making data available at a transactional level on the Open Data Portal. Development Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No G1.2.1 Continue to hold regular, Town Hall-style meetings in neighborhoods. City Council & City Clerk’s Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing town hall meetings in partnership with neighborhood groups. All meeting materials are available online at www.cityofpaloalto.org/engage. There are also other topic-specific community engagement meetings that occur throughout the No G1.2.2 Periodically review the suite of engagement options used to solicit citizen input and expertise on policy issues. City Manager’s Office Continuous Task Significant Ongoing as part of the adoption of the 2025 Council Priorities/Work Plans. Staff presented a series of community engagement approaches and gained input on the City's overall approach. Several efforts are underway including hosting Neighborhood Town Halls as a series in the calendar year. Council Yes, Staff Comments G1.2.3 Continue to rely on neighborhood organizations, the City website, local media, online technologies and other communication platforms to keep residents informed of current issues and to encourage City Manager’s Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing task and staff continues to implement this goal. No Page 18 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 G1.2.4 Provide access to communications technologies at City facilities, including public libraries and City Hall, and explore innovative locations for communication. City Manager’s Office Continuous Task Significant Ongoing continues to assist the public with their service needs and this continues to be available. In addition to service assistance at the Revenue Collections which now include a Lobby Admin; and Utilities service counters. In terms of other communications focus areas, staff manages an interactive platform that shares information with the public and also supports new ways to engage the community on topic specific efforts including Fiber and Sustainability. Staff continues using the lobby screens to share City information, implemented a process to distribute printed materials to City facilities for public information, mailed postcards to residents informing them of the Neighborhood Town Halls, and during the storm season in addition to all digital ways to share information, staff recorded updates on the City’s public information line to share storm impacts and updates. Both MSC Open House and the City Hall Open House were hosted again. Additionally, this year the City is piloting CityAssist, a new AI chatbot assistant on the City’s website, an additional 24/7 online tool to complement the City’s website search engine and to help residents find fast Yes, Staff Comments G1.2.5 Continue to release City Council staff reports to the public up to 10 days prior to Council hearings to increase public awareness of City decision-making. City Clerk’s Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing reports up to 11 days prior to City Council meetings, with the exception of amended agenda items and late packet items which are provided on No Goal G-2: Informed and involved civic, cultural, environmental, social service and neighborhood organizations and residents. Page 19 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 G2.2.1 Continue to offer the use of City facilities to non-profit civic, environmental, cultural, neighborhood and social service organizations for meetings and events at discounted or complimentary rates and via sponsorship programs. City Manager’s Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing implemented a new program called the Community Event Grant. This grant allows residents, non-profits located in the Palo Alto or non-profits that heavily serve palo alto to apply for event spaces and funding up to $5k for their community event. CSD is updating the Co- Sponsorship Policy to better compliment other programing the City has launched to support local non-profits and non-profits that heavily serve the Yes, Staff Comments Goal G-4: Active involvement of local citizens as volunteers. G4.1.1 Continue and expand volunteer opportunities and the community’s awareness of public and nonprofit organizations serving the City. City Manager's Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing support policy development and information sharing. Recent efforts with the Chamber of Nonprofits have focused on promoting funding opportunities and serving as a sounding board for new process rollout and service information sharing. Moving forward, the City will City will strengthen communication channels with nonprofit partners who hold active contracts, helping to amplify their services to the broader Yes, Staff Comments G4.1.2 Publicly recognize the efforts of individuals, groups, and businesses that provide volunteer services within the City. City Manager’s Office Continuous Task Standard Ongoing advisory groups to enhance policy development and foster information sharing. To promote transparency and strengthen communication channels with nonprofit partners who hold active contracts, the City will help amplify their services and volunteer opportunities to the broader community. The City will also continue to recognize individuals, groups and businesses that provide outstanding services and public benefit to Yes, Staff Comments G4.1.3 Coordinate with the Palo Alto Unified School District to develop classroom-based leadership, governance and civic City Manager’s Office 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing task. The City regularly meets with PAUSD leadership and discusses recent issues of interest to both organizations. No Page 20 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 G4.1.4 Support the transition from school-based volunteering to civic participation via outreach to parent volunteers and student leaders. Office and Community Services 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing level through the city's teen leadership programs or in an ad hoc manner with parents, such as at events. Direct engagement with parent volunteers Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments G4.1.5 Coordinate with the real estate community to develop a welcome package for new residents, containing City resources, information and ways to contribute to livability. City Manager’s Office 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete continues to send digital welcome messages to new residents and finalize a new welcome message that is both digital and in print formats. The City’s website provides a comprehensive look at resident related information. The website includes a digital welcome packet and new resident resources are now available both at www.cityofpaloalto.org/residents and a new "My Neighborhood" map that highlights services available near a resident's home at Yes, Staff Comments Goal G-6: More clearly defined procedures, standards, and expectations for development review. G6.2.1 Provide clear information across multiple communications platforms to guide citizens and businesses through the City review and Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing submittal checklists and development procedures are being updated on a regular basis on the City's No G6.2.2 Continue and expand customer-oriented process improvement efforts. All Departments Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Permitting System (OPS) including: - Completed a pilot program for over the counter residential MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) permits - Integrated online building permit application form to the online permitting process - Launched a new instant permit for heat pump space conditioning systems - Beginning a Request for Proposal for online permitting software, currently Accela, to evaluate Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments G6.2.3 Use the pre-screening process to obtain early feedback from the City Council and the community regarding ordinance changes intended to facilitate specific development Planning and Development Services Continuous Task N/A Complete This is required by PAMC Title 18 Chapter 18.79. No LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT Page 21 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L1.6.1 Review regulatory tools available to the City and identify actions to enhance and preserve the livability of residential neighborhoods and the vitality of commercial and employment districts, including improved code enforcement practices. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing the gas-powered leaf blower ban and responds to frequent calls and complaints related to leaf blower noise. The team also provides critical support to residents’ concerns related to building codes, zoning codes and fence encroachments, Yes, Staff Comments L1.8.1 Maintain and update as appropriate the 1985 Land Use Policies Agreement that sets forth the land use policies of the City, Santa Clara County, and Stanford University with Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing At this time, no changes to the 1985 land use policies agreement/protocol have been requested. Yes, Staff Comments Goal L-2: An enhanced sense of “community” with development designed to foster public life, meet citywide needs and embrace the principles of sustainability. L2.2.1 Explore whether there are appropriate locations to allow small-scale neighborhood- serving retail facilities such as coffee shops Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Staff continues to promote neighborhood-serving retail as part of both current planning and long- range planning projects. No L2.4.1 Amend the Housing Element to increase housing sites along San Antonio Road between Middlefield Road and East Charleston Road and increase residential densities in Downtown and the California Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete Task is complete. No L2.4.2 Allow housing at Stanford Shopping Center, provided that adequate parking and vibrant retail is maintained and no reduction of retail square footage results from the new Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing Per Housing Element Program 1.5 C, outreach has commenced with Stanford and their lessee (Simon Properties) to explore the feasibility of multi-family residential development in the Shopping Center. Yes, Status and Staff Comments L2.4.3 Allow housing on the El Camino Real frontage of the Stanford Research Park. Explore multi-family housing elsewhere in Stanford Research Park and near the SUMC. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing Staff to permit multi-family residential in Research Park (RP and RP(5)) zones, excluding properties that are subject to or impacted by the City's Hazardous Materials Ordinance. Staff met with Stanford University representatives to explore the feasibility of identifying additional sites in the Stanford Research Park to accommodate multi- family residential development for the next housing cycle (See Housing Element Program 1.5 Yes, Status and Staff Comments Page 22 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L2.4.4 Assess non-residential development potential in the Community Commercial, Service Commercial and Downtown Commercial Districts (CC, CS and CD) and the Neighborhood Commercial District (CN), and convert non-retail commercial FAR to residential FAR, where appropriate. Conversion to residential capacity should not Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing Council continues to review Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) prescreening converting commercially used land to housing. The City approved the following projects at 70 Encina, 800 San Antonio, 3265 El Camino Real and 660 University. Yes, Staff Comments L2.4.5 Update the municipal code to include zoning changes that allow a mix of retail and residential uses but no office uses. The intent of these changes would be to encourage a mix of land uses that contributes to the vitality and walkability of Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Partially Complete The City Council approved and adopted an interim retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments L2.4.6 Explore changing the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinances for both buildings of historic significance and for seismic retrofits so that transferred development rights may only be used for Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Pending The existing TDR process is being evaluated as part of the Downtown Housing Plan. Yes, Staff Comments L2.4.7 Explore mechanisms for increasing multi- family housing density near multimodal transit centers. Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete impact of SB 79 is under review by PDS staff as it would result in increased density allowances near all Caltrain stops within or bordering Palo Alto. Yes, Staff Comments L2.4.8 Identify development opportunities for BMR and more affordable market rate housing on publicly owned properties in a way that is integrated with and enhances existing neighborhoods. Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete publicly owned lands in the Housing Element and through other mechanisms like development agreements on an ongoing basis. In 2025 the City into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Alta Housing to pursue a 5-7 story multifamily affordable housing project on Lot T. The City is also evaluated potential affordable housing opportunities at 340 Portage Avenue next to Matadero Creek through technical assistance grant Yes, Staff Comments Page 23 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L2.5.1 Collaborate with PAUSD in exploring opportunities to build housing that is affordable to school district employees. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing component of teacher housing. In conjunction with the County, the teacher housing project at 231 Grant is anticipated to complete construction this Yes, Staff Comments L2.7.1 Review development standards to discourage the net loss of housing units. Development By 2022 N/A Complete Task is complete. No L2.8.1 Conduct a study to evaluate various possible tools for preventing displacement of existing residents. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete program to collect data on the current rental market landscape and to inform future housing policies. The rental registry program is now in its second program year. In 2025, staff brought a Fair Chance in Housing draft ordinance to City Council after bringing a policy discussion before both the Housing ad hoc committee and the Human Relations Commission for recommendation. Staff also brought a rent stabilization policy discussion to the housing ad hoc committee and plan to continue this discussion with the Policy and Services Committee in March 2026. Further, the City has contracted with Project Sentinel to Yes, Staff Comments L2.8.2 Develop and implement a system to inventory the characteristics of existing housing units and track changes in those characteristics on a regular basis. Make the information publicly available. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete inventory data for rental units on properties containing three or more residential rental units. The rental registry program is in its second program year. City Council will decide if the City will expand the program to properties with 2 or Yes, Staff Comments L2.10.1 Collaborate with PAUSD to plan for space to accommodate future school expansions or new school sites, and evaluate zoning space to accommodate new schools. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing expansions with PAUSD based on projected future need. In 2025, PAUSD did not indicate any projected need that would require additional space to accommodate new or expanded school Yes, Staff Comments Goal L-3: Safe, attractive residential neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and within walking distance of shopping, services, schools, and/or other public gathering places. Page 24 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L3.2.1 Evaluate and implement strategies to prevent conversion of residential and neighborhood-serving retail space to office Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing In Q4, 2025 staff is scoping the City's Housing Element program (4.2 D and E) to evaluate approaches for regulating short-term rentals. Yes, All L.3.5.1 Develop a program to assess and manage both the positive and negative impacts of basement construction in single family homes on the community and the environment, including: -environment, such as potential impacts to the tree canopy, groundwater supply or quality, and soil compaction. -Safety issues such surface flooding increased groundwater intrusion with sea level rise, emergency access and egress, or Planning and Development Services and Public Works Department By 2022 N/A Complete Task is complete. No Goal L-4: Inviting pedestrian scale centers that offer a variety of retail and commercial services and provide focal points and community gathering places for the city’s residential neighborhoods and employment districts. L4.2.1 Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in preserving retail space and creating an active street environment, including the types of locations where such requirements are most effective. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Yes, Status and Staff Comments L4.2.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of formula retail limits adopted for California Avenue. Develop incentives for local small businesses where warranted. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Yes, Status and Staff Comments L4.2.3 Explore and potentially support new, creative and innovative retail in Palo Alto. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Yes, Staff Comments Page 25 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L4.4.1 Study the feasibility of using public and private funds to provide and maintain landscaping and public spaces such as parks, plazas, sidewalks and public art within commercial areas. Community Services Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing interactive artworks October 16-18 and this year will also feature three projection mapping artworks on the front facade of City Hall that will continue for ten nights. Aleo Landeta, the previous artist in residence installed their artwork on King Plaza in June. Kiana Honarmand, the current artist in residence has begun her community engagement and will create an artwork for King Plaza in 2026. The muralists selected for downtown and Fire Station 5 have been on hold until SB456 passes, clearing the way for them to be able to paint without needing a contractor's license. The bill is on the Governor's desk now and staff plans to move forward with these murals in early 2026. Staff is preparing to launch a call for ArtLift grants to animate Cubberley and our commercial corridors in early 2026. Artwork for Boulware Park and the Public Safety Building were installed in 2025. Artworks under development include new art for the downtown parking garage, Fire Station 4, and the California Avenue garage. The Victor Arnautoff color frescoes were restored in 2024 and a grant application is underway for the Yes, Staff Comments L4.4.2 Through public/private cooperation, provide well- signed, clean, and accessible restrooms. Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing construction has been completed and restrooms opened at Rinconada, Ramos and Boulware Parks and Cubberley Fields. Staff is currently working on obtaining approval for a new restroom at Mitchell Yes, Staff Comments Page 26 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L4.4.3 Collaborate with merchants to enhance the appearance of streets and sidewalks within all Centers. Encourage the formation of business improvement districts and undertake a proactive program of maintenance, repair, landscaping and enhancement. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Manager's Office has started working on the University Avenue and California Avenue streetscape improvement projects to enhance economic vitality of the two streets. The goal of these projects is to reduce congestion, maximize pedestrian and bicycle use, creation of inviting outdoor dining/patio places, installing gateway and wayfinding signages, and develop branding No L4.4.4 Identify priority street improvements that could make a substantial contribution to the character of Centers, such as widening sidewalks, narrowing travel lanes, creating medians, restriping to allow diagonal parking, and planting trees. Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing Council direction in December 2023, staff and its consultants conducted additional outreach discussions and Retail Committee meetings to refine project goals, vision, and design concepts. Per Council discussion in June 2024, staff continued with further outreach to Retail Committee and Stakeholder Working group. In the next few months, staff plans to refine concepts in line with Council direction and consensus from the community to recommend a preferred concept to Yes, Staff Comments L4.5.1 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups and other services. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented the draft ordinance to the Planning and Transportation Yes, Status and Staff Comments L4.5.2 Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings to serve small businesses, non- profit organizations, and independent Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented the draft ordinance to the Planning and Transportation Yes, Status and Staff Comments L.4.6.1 Explore increasing hotel FAR from 2.0 to 3.0 in the University Avenue/Downtown area Development 2022-2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No Page 27 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L4.8.1 Prepare a Coordinated Area Plan for Downtown. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Housing Plan Community Assessment Report in June 2024 and organized two Community Workshops, a survey, Community Advisory Group meetings, and other outreach and engagement activities through Q3 of 2025. The project team is currently finalizing a Financial Feasibility Analysis in advance of preparing project alternatives to be vetted with the community and the City Council in Q1 of 2026. The feedback received will lead to preparing the draft Plan document. Staff coordinated with MTC and received a project extension in April 2025. This also included a revised project scope and budget allocation Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments L4.8.2 Study the feasibility of converting parts of University Avenue to a pedestrian zone. Public Works, Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete cost evaluation for project alternatives is needed before advancing the design process. A contract was approved in September 2025 to conduct this analysis. The cost evaluation is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025, the findings of Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments L4.9.1 While preserving adequate parking to meet demand, identify strategies to reuse surface parking lots. Development Services & Office of Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Due to other parking program priorities, there are no substantial actions to report at this time. No L4.9.2 Explore adding additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for retail at Stanford Shopping Center. Development 2022-2027 Standard Pending Work has not commenced. No Page 28 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L4.10.1 Prepare a coordinated area plan for the North Ventura area and surrounding California Avenue area. The plan should describe a vision for the future of the North Ventura area as a walkable neighborhood with multi- family housing, ground floor retail, a public park, creek improvements, and an interconnected street grid. It should guide the development of the California Avenue area as a well-designed mixed use district with diverse land uses and a network Planning and Development Services Continuous Task N/A Complete Completed for the North Ventura Area (not for the area surrounding California Avenue). The City Council adopted the NVCAP on 8/5/2024. Yes, Staff Comments L4.10.2 Create regulations for the California Avenue area that encourage the retention or rehabilitation of smaller buildings to provide spaces for existing retail, particularly local, small businesses. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025 and Yes, Status and Staff Comments L4.16.1 Maintain distinct neighborhood shopping areas that are attractive, accessible and Development Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing task. No Goal L-5: High quality employment districts, each with their own distinctive character and each contributing to the character of the city as a whole. L5.1.1 Explore with Stanford University various development options for adding to the Stanford Research Park a diverse mix of uses, including residential, commercial hotel, conference center, commercial space for small businesses and start-ups, retail, transit hub, and other community-supporting services that are compatible with the existing uses, to create a vibrant innovation- Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing The City meets regularly with Stanford University regarding land use on an ongoing basis. No Goal L-6: Well-designed buildings that create coherent development patterns and enhance city streets and public spaces. L6.1.1 Promote awards programs and other forms of public recognition for projects of architectural merit that contribute positively to the community. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing event was conducted in May 2025. The Historic Resources Board (HRB) has started developing its own awards program. The first award event will be Yes, Staff Comments Page 29 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L6.3.1 Develop guidelines for bird-friendly building design that minimizes hazards for birds and reduces the potential for collisions. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing forward the draft ordinance to the City Council for adoption in December 2025; adoption hearing Yes, Staff Comments L6.6.1 Modify design standards for mixed use projects to promote a pedestrian-friendly relationship to the street, including elements such as screened parking or underground parking, street-facing windows and entries, and porches, windows, bays and balconies along public ways, and landscaping, and trees along the street. Avoid blank or solid Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Objective Design Standards were adopted by Council in June 2022 for Title 18 zoning districts. Work on SOFA standards is planned for 2026. Yes, Staff Comments L6.7.1 Implement architectural standards to assure they effectively address land use transitions. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Design Standards provide useful guidance in the implementation of this program. The recent update to the Focus Areas standards included Yes, Staff Comments Goal L-7: Conservation and preservation of Palo Alto’s historic buildings, sites, and districts. L7.1.1 Update and maintain the City’s Historic Resource Inventory to include historic resources that are eligible for local, State, or federal listing. Historic resources may consist of a single building or structure or a district. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Historic Reconnaissance Survey that evaluated 167 properties in total. Community outreach began with a meeting on April 25, 2023, and continued with HRB meetings on November 9, 2023, December 14, 2023, and January 11, 2024, with property owners notified throughout the process. As a result, City Council designated 21 properties following meetings on April 22, 2024, and August 19, 2024, with designations made only for properties whose owners actively requested Yes, Staff Comments L7.1.2 Reassess the Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure its effectiveness in the maintenance and preservation of historic resources, particularly in the University Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Pending The 1986 ordinance still needs to be reassessed since it does not protect properties found eligible for the National and California Register. Work has not commenced on this program. Yes, Staff Comments Page 30 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L7.2 If a proposed project would substantially affect the exterior of a potential historic resource that has not been evaluated for inclusion into the City’s Historic Resources Inventory, City staff shall consider whether it is eligible for inclusion in State or federal registers prior to the issuance of a demolition or alterations permit. Minor exterior improvements that do not affect the architectural integrity of potentially historic buildings shall be exempt from consideration. Examples of minor improvements may include repair or replacement of features in kind, or other changes that do not alter character-defining Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Historic Review Board (HRB) continues to review recommendations for nominations of properties to the local inventory and evaluations for properties found California Register and National Register Eligible. A total of 21 properties were added to the local inventory as a result of the 2023 Recon Survey update that evaluated properties found eligible from the 1998-2001 (Dames and Moore) history survey update. Yes, Staff Comments L7.8.1 Promote and expand available incentives for the retention and rehabilitation of buildings with historic merit in all zones and revise existing zoning and permit regulations to Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Ongoing Staff is looking at incentives for retention and rehabilitation when resources are identified. No L7.8.2 Create incentives to encourage salvage and reuse of discarded historic building materials. Development Services & Department of By 2022 Standard Ongoing The Public Works Department and Planning and Development Services Department are monitoring the deconstruction ordinance for approved demolitions. No L7.8.3 Seek additional innovative ways to apply current codes and ordinances to older buildings. Use the State Historical Building Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff routinely applies the California Historical Building Code to qualified projects as applicable. No L7.12.1 Review parking exceptions for historic buildings in the Zoning Code to determine if there is an effective balance between historic preservation and meeting parking Planning and Development Services After 2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No Goal L-9: Attractive, inviting public spaces and streets that enhance the image and character of the city. L9.1.1 Evaluate existing zoning code setback requirements to ensure they are appropriate Development After 2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No Page 31 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L9.3.1 Review standards for streets and signage and update as needed to foster natural, tree-lined streets with a minimum of signage. Development Services, Office of Transportation & Department of Public 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report at this time. No L9.6.1 Analyze existing neighborhoods and determine where publicly accessible shared, outdoor gathering spaces are below the citywide standard. Create new public spaces, including public squares, parks and informal Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Substantial Partially Complete space opportunities as a part of its area plans. In 2025, the City began the San Antonio Road Area Plan which, in part, is seeking to identify new open space opportunities in areas with limited existing Yes, Staff Comments L9.7.1 Develop a strategy to enhance gateway sites with special landscaping, art, public spaces and/or public buildings. Emphasize the creek bridges and riparian settings at the entrances to the City over Adobe Creek and Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Pending Work has not commenced. No L9.8.1 Establish incentives to encourage native trees and low water use plantings in new development throughout the city. Planning and Development Services, Office of Transportation & Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing planting of native trees and low water use plantings through the use of the ARB findings modified in the 2016 code update (including a focus on regional, indigenous, drought tolerant species). The new Tree Protection Ordinance (Title 8 of PAMC) and the upcoming Tree and Landscape Technical Manual include added emphasis on use of native, drought tolerant and climate adapted No L9.10.1 Continue the citywide undergrounding of utility wires. Minimize the impacts of undergrounding on street tree root systems City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Substantial Pending Modernization project with a focus on the overhead system. The focus on the underground Yes, All Page 32 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L9.10.2 Encourage the use of compact and well- designed utility elements, such as transformers, switching devices, backflow preventers and telecommunications infrastructure. Place these elements in locations that will minimize their visual City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Ongoing effort. Yes, Staff Comments L9.11.1 Implement the findings of the City’s Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Committee and its emphasis for rebuilding our civic spaces. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing findings resulted in City Council’s adoption of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan, including ten priority projects. Implementation of the plan is underway, with four of the projects completed, two projects in construction and others in the No L9.11.2 Identify City-owned properties where combinations of wireless facilities can be co- located, assuming appropriate lease agreements are in place. Alto Utilities & Planning and Development 2022-2027 N/A Complete Complete No L9.12.1 Coordinate with regional utility providers on activities that would impact their infrastructure and right-of-way. Alto Utilities, Planning and Development Services and Department of Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Coordination is ongoing on a project by project basis, as needed. No Goal L-10: Maintain an economically viable local airport with minimal environmental impacts. L10.1.1 Relocate the terminal building away from the Runway 31 clear zone and closer to the hangars, allowing for construction of a replacement terminal. Department of Public Works After 2027 Substantial Partially Complete completed in 2024. FAA funding source is no longer available after June 30, 2025. The project does not meet the FAA requirements to move Yes, All L10.1.2 Update the Airport Layout Plan in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, as needed, while ensuring conformance with the Baylands Master Plan to the maximum Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing Staff worked on reviewing Council Feedback, a majority of the work was paused while the Airport focused unleaded fuel transition and noise. The FAA granted a one year extension to the grant to allow for additional outreach. Yes, Status and Staff Comments Page 33 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 L10.1.3 Identify and pursue funding to address maintenance, safety and security Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report at this time. No L10.3.1 Establish and implement a system for processing, tracking and reporting noise complaints regarding local airport operations on an annual basis, Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing and began testing the program to monitor compliance with the Airport's Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures. This program uses ADS-B, an advanced system that allows aircraft to broadcast their precise location, to monitor operations, and this data may become private due Yes, All L10.3.2 Work with the airport to pursue opportunities to enhance the open space and habitat value of the airport. These include: -Maintaining native grasses; -Reconstructing levees to protect the airport from sea level rise while enhancing public access and habitat conservation; and -Evaluating the introduction of burrowing owl habitat. This program is subject to federal wildlife hazard requirements and guidelines for Community Services Department and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Pending Staff will review the proposed opportunities and collaborate to determine potential future measures. No L10.4.1 Continue to provide a bicycle/pedestrian path adjacent to Embarcadero Road, consistent with the Baylands Master Plan and open space character of the Baylands subject to federal and State airport Department of Public Works and Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change from 2024. Yes, Staff Comments NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT Goal N-1: Protect, conserve and enhance Palo Alto’s citywide system of open space, including connected and accessible natural and urban habitats, ecosystems, and natural resources, providing a source of public health, natural beauty and enjoyment for Palo Alto residents. N1.1.1 Develop Comprehensive Resource Conservation Plans for the Pearson Arastradero Preserve, Esther Clark Preserve, and Foothills Park to steward the protection Community Services Department 2022-2027 Substantial Ongoing Staff have reinvested staff resources into completing a plan for the Baylands Nature Preserve. Yes, Status and Staff Comments Page 34 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N1.1.2 Promote and support ecosystem protection and environmental education programs in Palo Alto and neighboring school districts. Community Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing learning and offers classes and camps about the natural environment. Additionally, as part of the JMZ's recent accreditation by Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) in September 2025, staff will next create a field conservation program, which will be supported by a newly formed Conservation Committee comprised of JMZ staff, Friends of the JMZ board members, and local community members. The first steps of the committee will be to identify and investigate viable projects and funding sources. The JMZ also recently landed a partnership with the Palo Alto Library for a migratory bird conservation awareness project for elementary age children in Palo Alto. The Art Center has been working to promote greater sustainability practices in our studio program, working to eliminate glazes and materials that are environmentally hazardous where possible. The JMZ also offers EEC through classes and camps at the Lucy Evans Baylands and Foothills Nature Yes, Staff Comments N1.3.1 Work to maintain Williamson Act agricultural preserve contracts within the City. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing reviewed by the City Council every year and extended for an additional one-year term if the No N1.3.2 Provide information and support programs that encourage residents to enhance their private yards with native plant species and low impact landscaping. Department of Public Works and Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing to report at this time. The updated Tree and Landscape Technical Manual that is scheduled to be published in CY25 includes details on the advantages of using native plants and low impact landscape designs. Informational handouts focusing on planting oak trees and caring for native Yes, Staff Comments N1.4.1 Periodically review California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) thresholds of significance regarding special status species to identify changes in listed species recommended by Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No Page 35 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N1.4.2 Explore the feasibility of expanding the use of overlay tools such as the Site and Design (D) Review Combining District or similar development review and restriction tools to protect special-status species and their habitats from development. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete Update (“Dark Sky Ordinance”) in December 2025. Work has begun on two additional environmentally focused ordinances: Bird Safe Design Standards (see also L6.3.1), which is anticipated for adoption in early 2026; and Stream Corridor Protection (see also N3.3.1), which will be Yes, Staff Comments N1.4.3 Assess opportunities to expand habitats of special – status species within publicly-Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing task, there are no changes from previous years reporting. Yes, Staff Comments N1.5.1 Maintain the value of local wetlands as habitats by ensuring adequate flow from the Bay and minimizing effluent. Community Services Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Staff continue to work with Valley Water on the Baylands tide Gate project which is currently underway. Effort and Staff N1.6.1 Continue to coordinate City review, particularly by Planning, Public Works and Community Services Departments, of projects that might impact the City’s foothills Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No N1.7.1 Examine and improve existing management practices, including the provision of access to open space for City vehicles and equipment, to ensure that natural resources Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change from previous year reporting. This is an ongoing task. No N1.7.2 Protect wildlife in public open space areas by improving litter collection, restricting the use of non- recyclable plastics, prohibiting the feeding of wild, feral and stray animals in Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Open Space staff continue to enforce the existing no feeding wild life rules and the dog leash laws. This continues to be an ongoing task. No N1.7.3 Provide information about responsible behavior in environmentally-sensitive areas through signage, pamphlets and documents Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Signage and education are implemented on an ongoing basis as needed. Yes, Staff Comments N1.7.4 Review and map existing easements and maintenance roads for potential trails and Services By 2022 Significant Pending Work has not commenced due to staff priorities. No Page 36 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N1.10.1 Use City funds and seek additional sources of funding, including State and federal programs, to finance open space acquisition, Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Fuel abatement for fire prevention continues including eucalyptus removal in wildland areas. Grant funding has been applied for unsuccessfully. Yes, Staff Comments N1.10.2 Create mechanisms to monitor, assess and respond quickly to land acquisition opportunities that would expand or connect the City’s system of parks and open spaces, and establish a long-term funding strategy for acquisition that would enable the City to Community Services Department By 2022 Substantial Ongoing No change from previous year reporting. This is an ongoing task. No Goal N-2: A thriving urban forest that provides public health, ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits for Palo Alto. N2.1.1 Explore ways to prevent and ameliorate damage to trees and tree roots by above and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No N2.2.1 Periodically update the UFMP and Tree Protection Ordinance to ensure policies and regulations remain relevant set leading standards for tree health practices. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing to the Tree Protection Ordinance were recommended and adopted by council. Initial review and planning for a potential update to the Urban Forest Master Plan is scheduled to begin in Yes, Staff Comments N2.4.1 Promote landscape design that optimizes soil volume, porosity, structure and health, as well the location, shape and configuration of soil beds. Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Urban Forestry staff of major projects is conducted through Architectural Review Board. Detailed requirements and best practices for soils on landscape projects are included in the upcoming Tree and Landscape Technical Manual scheduled Yes, Staff Comments N2.7.1 Maintain and irrigate healthy trees in parks, open space, parking lots, and City rights-of- way, while identifying and replacing unhealthy trees in those areas. Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing of newly planted street trees by city staff continues to focus on trees planted within the previous four planting seasons and has been expanded to water some established trees that do not have supplemental irrigation. City staff is conducting a proof of concept succession planting strategy that could be used in areas with large numbers of trees approaching the end of viable life Yes, Staff Comments Page 37 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N2.7.2 Continue to invest in the care, irrigation and monitoring of street trees during drought Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing watering of newly planted street trees by city staff No N2.7.3 Actively pursue funding for tree planting to increase canopy cover significantly across the city, avoid a net loss of canopy at the neighborhood level, and attain canopy size targets in parks, open space, parking lots, Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, increased penalties for tree ordinance violations may result in additional funds for planting trees. Yes, Staff Comments N2.9.1 Increase awareness, severity and enforcement of penalties for tree damage. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing have received guidance on violations enforcement best practices from Code Enforcement staff. Staff continues to inform building contractors and tree care companies of the penalties associated with damage to and unauthorized removal of protected Yes, Staff Comments N2.9.2 Develop a program for using the City’s Urban Forestry Fund to replace trees lost to public improvement and infrastructure projects, with replanting occurring onsite or as close to the original site as is ecologically Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No N2.10.1 Continue to require replacement of trees, including street trees lost to new development. Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing current development review processes. Replacement trees are required to ensure ‘no net loss of canopy’. The method to determine the required number, size and type of tree replacements will be updated as part of the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual to be released in Yes, Staff Comments N2.10.2 As part of the update of the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, consider expanding tree protections to include additional mature trees and provide criteria for making site-specific determinations of Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Partially Complete process of being finalized and will be submitted to the City Manager for review and approval in March 2026. Expanded protections for mature trees are now included in Title 8 of Palo Alto Municipal Yes, Staff Comments Page 38 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N2.10.3 Consider revisions to the appeals process to increase transparency regarding tree removals and expanded opportunities for community members to appeal the removal Development Services and Department of After 2027 N/A Complete Title 8 of Palo Alto Municipal Code includes an appeals process that is now active. No N2.11.1 Develop a transparent and publicly accessible street tree removal and replacement schedule. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Pending time. Staff have begun case studies on several residential blocks to better determine timing and costs associated with replacing street trees reaching the end of their lifespan. Progress city wide will be limited if the program is undertaken No N2.11.2 Develop a program to replace unhealthy public trees over time. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing No N2.12.1 Explore ways to leverage the fact that Palo Alto’s urban forest alleviates climate change Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Pending There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No N2.13.1 Work with local nonprofits to establish one or more tree planting programs that are consistent with the UFMP, and rely on locally native, resilient species. Review existing tree planting guidelines to ensure they achieve these objectives. Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Partially Complete continues to be implemented by our non-profit partner organization. The city has also created a preferred and restricted species list that has been incorporated into the Canopy online tree tool to prioritize locally native and climate resilient No N2.13.2 Provide on-going education for City staff, residents, and developers regarding landscape, maintenance, and irrigation practices that protect the urban forest and wildlife species. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Pending time. Efforts to provide education regarding landscape, maintenance, and irrigation practices that protect the urban forest and wildlife species is scheduled to begin in CY2026 as part of the Tree Yes, Staff Comments Page 39 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N2.13.3 Involve tree owners in tree maintenance programs. Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing notification requirements for maintenance of protected trees. As part of this process, tree owners are informed of basic tree care best practices and are provided with links to more detailed information. The yet to be published Tree and Landscape Technical Manual includes basic best practices information on tree and landscape installation and maintenance. The Tree and Landscape Technical Manual scheduled to be No N2.13.4 Cooperate with the Palo Alto Unified School District, Stanford University, Caltrain, Caltrans, Pacific Gas & Electric, and other public and private entities to ensure that their tree planting, tree removal, and maintenance practices are consistent with Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Pending time. Staff continues to work with Palo Alto Unified School District, Stanford University, Caltrain, Caltrans, Pacific Gas & Electric, and other public and private entities when warranted. Progress regarding this specific issue will begin in Yes, Staff Comments Goal N-3: Conservation of both natural and channelized creeks and riparian areas as open space amenities, natural habitat areas, and elements of community design. Page 40 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N3.3.1 Update the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance to explore 150 feet as the desired stream setback along natural creeks in open space and rural areas west of Foothill Expressway. This 150-foot setback would prohibit the siting of buildings and other structures, impervious surfaces, outdoor activity areas and ornamental landscaped areas within 150 feet of the top of a creek bank. Allow passive or intermittent outdoor activities and pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle pathways along natural creeks where there are adequate setbacks to protect the natural riparian environment. Within the setback area, provide a border of native riparian vegetation at least 30 feet along the creek bank.The update to the Stream Protection Ordinance should establish:- Design recommendations for development or redevelopment of sites within the setback, consistent with basic creek habitat objectives and significant net improvements in the condition of the creek.-Conditions under which single-family property and existing development are exempt from the 150-foot setback-Appropriate setbacks and creek conservation measures for Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing In August 2025 staff was asked by PTC to return with a revised ordinance. Staff anticipate bringing back the revised ordinance for PTC recommendation in Spring 2026. Yes, Staff Comments N3.3.2 Examine the development regulations of the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance, with stakeholder involvement to establish appropriate setback requirements that reflect the varying natural and channelized conditions along creeks east of Foothill Expressway. Ensure that opportunities to provide an enhanced riparian setback along urban creeks as properties are redeveloped Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing In August 2025 staff was asked by PTC to return with a revised ordinance. Staff anticipate bringing back the revised ordinance for PTC recommendation in Spring 2026. Yes, Staff Comments Page 41 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N3.3.3 For all creeks, update the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance to minimize impacts on wildlife by: - Limiting the development of recreational trails to one side of natural riparian corridors. - Requiring careful design of lighting surrounding natural riparian corridors to maximize the distance between nighttime lighting and riparian corridors and direct lighting away from the riparian Planning and Development Services and Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing In August 2025 staff was asked by PTC to return with a revised ordinance. Staff anticipate bringing back the revised ordinance for PTC recommendation in Spring 2026. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments N3.4.1 Develop a community creek stewardship program to promote existing creek clean-up days, organize new events, and increase Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing Continue to work with Grassroots Ecology who manage a creek stewardship and education program. No N3.6.1 Review and update the Grading Ordinance to ensure that it adequately protects creeks from the erosion and sedimentation impacts Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete Stormwater ordinance was adopted on September 29, 2025, but did not include the grading ordinance. Yes, Staff Comments N3.8.1 Work with the SCVWD to develop a maintenance, restoration and enhancement improvement program that preserves flood protection while preserving riparian habitat, and identifies specific stretches of corridor to be restored or daylighted, standards to be achieved, and sources of funding. Include provisions for tree and vegetation planting Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete Staff continues to coordinate for SCVWD at various locations throughout Palo Alto including the Tide gate and Flood Basin, San Francisquito Creek projects and maintenance, and winter preparedness. Yes, Staff Comments N3.8.2 Participate cooperatively in the JPA to achieve increased flood protection, habitat preservation, enhancement and improved recreational opportunities along San Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No Goal N-4: Water resources and infrastructure that are managed to sustain plant and animal life, support urban activities, and protect public health and safety. Page 42 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.2.1 Educate customers on efficient water use (indoor and outdoor), tree care, and landscaping options. City of Palo Alto Utilities & Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing suite of water efficiency programs including landscape conversion rebates, indoor and outdoor survey kits, graywater laundry to landscape rebates, irrigation system rebates and rain barrel rebates. The City offers a variety of workshops on water efficiency and plant care throughout the No N4.5.1 Study the supply and quality of local groundwater aquifers to better understand their utility as natural water storage. City of Palo Alto Utilities & Department of Public Works By 2022 N/A Complete Water Strategic Plan in 2020 that included the characterization of hydrogeologic conditions in the region. The One Water plan was completed in late 2024 and reviewed by the UAC in January 2025. The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee received the report in September 2025. Groundwater as a supply resource was not found to meet the cost and reliability criteria developed Yes, All N4.5.2 Work with local public agencies to educate residents regarding the public health, fire, and overall quality of life risks associated with long-term drought. Alto Utilities, Department of Public Works & Office of Emergency Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan describes the risks from drought and this information is posted on the City's website. The City also partners with other agencies to provide webinar and educational opportunities about droughts. Yes, Staff Comments N4.6.1 Encourage residents to use rain barrels or other rainwater reuse systems. Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing through the implementation of the Stormwater Rebate Program (in partnership with Valley Water), inter-departmental coordination with Utilities (workshops, outreach efforts). Staff No Page 43 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.7.1 Support and participate in the work of the SCVWD to prepare a high-quality groundwater management plan that will address groundwater supply and quality, including, as appropriate: -An understanding of subsurface hydrology, -Strategies to reduce depletion, -Opportunities to recharge groundwater, including through use of recycled water and extracted groundwater, -Methods to ensure that uncontaminated, toxin-free groundwater is used in a manner that benefits the community, for example in irrigation of parks, street cleaning, and dust suppression, -An approach to metering extracted Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing City staff continues to work with Valley Water on the monitoring of groundwater and map the toxic plumes in our region. No N4.7.2 Support the SCVWD and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to implement their mandate to protect groundwater from the adverse impacts of Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, with no updates to report at this time. No N4.7.3 Work with the SCVWD and RWQCB to identify and map key groundwater recharge and stormwater management areas for use in land use planning and permitting and the Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff is implementing the City's Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan and is evaluating the best locations for GSI in the future and how to maintain the features to protect groundwater resources. No N4.8.1 Research and promote new construction techniques and recharge strategies developed to reduce subsurface and surface water impacts and comply with City Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This on hold due to staff constraints. No N4.8.2 Explore appropriate ways to monitor all excavations and other projects to ensure that dewatering does not result in recharge Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No Page 44 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.10.1 Monitor and implement practices for reducing water pollution. Examples include state-of-the-art best management practices (BMPs), land use planning approaches, and construction of modern stormwater Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Stormwater ordinance adopted late 2025. Stormwater Program in Environmental Services addresses implementation of requirements such as construction of green stormwater infrastructure and best management practices at businesses. Yes, Staff Comments N4.10.2 Continue public education programs on water quality issues, including BMPs for residents, businesses, contractors, and City employees. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing both stormwater and wastewater pollution prevention. Staff also created new webpages that host these factsheets and make them readily available to industries, businesses, and residents. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments N4.10.3 Implement swift and rigorous spill response, cleanup, and follow-up investigation procedures to reduce the impacts of toxic spills on the city’s creeks and San Francisco Bay. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing manages a spill response investigation program and coordinates with Fire and Public Works Public Services to ensure appropriate cleanup and reporting. Investigations occur the same day work day or the next work day the spill is observed. Public Works staff are on call after-hours to clean Yes, Staff Comments N4.10.4 Increase monitoring and enforcement of existing prohibitions on materials and practices known to impact local water quality, such as use of copper, in the design and construction industries. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Stormwater Program in Environmental Services addresses implementation of requirements such best management practices at construction sites and existing businesses. Green stormwater infrastructure must be included in projects with 5,000 SF or more of impervious surface. Architectural copper was restricted for use in 2003. Staff conducts various types of inspections Yes, Staff Comments N4.11.1 Evaluate neighborhoods where parking controls may hinder street sweeping and Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Pending Work has not commenced due to other pending items having higher priorities. No N4.12.1 Implement the City’s Integrated Pest Management Policy with periodic assessments of pesticide use and use of BMPs to reduce pesticide applications and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Continue to implement the City's Integrated Pest Management Policy No Page 45 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.12.2 Revise the City’s Tree and Landscape Technical Manual to include stronger requirements for least-toxic practices in the Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Partially Complete is scheduled to be released in March 2026. Expanded guidelines for least-toxic practices in Yes, Staff Comments N4.12.3 Promote the value of toxin-free landscape management, and educate residents about the impacts of common fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides on Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. Staff continues to educate residents and businesses regarding proper pest control. No N4.13.1 Promote the use of permeable paving materials or other design solutions that allow for natural percolation and site drainage through a Storm Water Rebate Program and other incentives. Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing through the implementation of the Stormwater Rebate Program (in partnership with Valley Water), inter-departmental coordination with Utilities (workshops, outreach efforts). Staff No N4.13.2 Develop and implement a green stormwater infrastructure plan with the goal to treat and infiltrate stormwater. Department of Public Works By 2022 Substantial Ongoing Infrastructure Plan, including development of a City GSI Design Specifications Handbook and a Yes, Staff Comments N4.13.3 Mitigate flooding through improved surface permeability or paved areas, and stormwater capture and storage. Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing Infrastructure (GSI) Plan. Began work on large GSI project to capture diverted flows from storm drain No N4.14.1 Establish a standardized process for evaluating the impacts of development on the storm drainage system, including point source discharge, base flow and peak flow. Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing reviewed by Public Works staff to verify that the proposed runoff from project sites is equal to or less than the existing runoff. Any excess flow must No N4.14.2 Complete improvements to the storm drainage system consistent with the priorities outlined in the City's Storm Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing implemented through the Capital Improvement Program using funding from the Stormwater No N4.15.1 Work with commercial and industrial dischargers to identify and implement pollution prevention measures and BMPs to eliminate or reduce the discharge of metals and other pollutants of concern. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing both stormwater and wastewater pollution prevention. Staff also created new webpages that host these factsheets and make them readily available to industries, businesses, and residents. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments Page 46 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.15.2 Encourage commercial dischargers to consistently go beyond minimum requirements of the Clean Bay Business Program. Department of Public Works Continuous Task N/A Complete material encouraging businesses to go beyond minimum requirements for pollution prevention will continue to be developed and distributed to continue this encouragement in the future under Yes, All N4.16.1 Implement approved recommendations based on the Long-Term Facilities Plan prepared for the RWQCP. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Rehabilitation Project was completed. Construction continued for the Secondary Treatment Upgrades and 12 KV Loop Projects. Construction began for the Advanced Water Purification Facility. Designs were progressed for the Headworks Improvements and Long Range Yes, Staff Comments N4.16.2 Develop a plan to address ongoing operations of the RWQCP taking potential sea level rise and growth in surrounding communities into account. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Substantial Ongoing complete and RWQCP is iteratively raising all electrical and other equipment to adapt to 100- year storm and future sea level rise. Sea level rise adaptation is included in the RWQCP Long Range Facility Plan Update. Staff will be partnering with Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability on a grant that will expand Palo Alto's vulnerability assessment and develop an adaptation plan. In addition, divisions within public works and Utilities are now working on incorporating sea level rise and shallow groundwater conditions into project Yes, Staff Comments N4.17.1 Evaluate the expansion of existing recycled water infrastructure to serve a larger area. Develop a plan to install “purple pipe” when streets are opened for other infrastructure work. City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 N/A Complete Water Strategic Plan in 2020. A plan to coordinate the installation of purple pipe when streets are open has not been developed and is not currently in the work plan. The One Water Plan was completed in 2024 and reviewed by the UAC in January 2025. The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee received the report in September 2025. Recycled water expansion was Yes, All N4.17.2 Evaluate the possibility of using recycled water as an emergency water supply. City of Palo Alto Utilities After 2027 N/A Complete Using recycled water as an emergency water supply is not under consideration. and Staff Page 47 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N4.17.3 Investigate ways to reuse non-traditional water sources including recycled, gray, black and storm water. City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task N/A Complete Water Strategic Plan in 2020. The One Water Plan was completed in 2024 and reviewed by the UAC in January 2025. The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee received the report in September 2025. The report identified several alternative water supplies that may be reconsidered in the future. No projects are Yes, All Goal N-5: Clean, healthful air for Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area. N5.1.1 Provide City input on significant proposals for air quality legislation and state Development Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Planning Department works with the City lobbyist to identify issues and provides ideas. No N5.1.2 Implement BAAQMD recommended standards for the design of buildings near heavily travelled roads, in order to minimize Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) standards are implemented through the CEQA process. No N5.1.3 Explore adopting new standards that target the reduction of very fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is associated with increased Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing PM2.5 standards are implemented through the CEQA process. No N5.2.1 Promote understanding of the impacts of extended idling on air quality, for residents, Development 2022-2027 Standard Pending Work has not commenced. No N5.2.2 Consider adopting and enforcing penalties for drivers that idle for longer than 3-5 Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Standard Pending Work has not commenced. No N5.3.1 Cooperatively work with Santa Clara County and the BAAQMD to ensure that mining and industrial operations mitigate environmental Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Industrial operations are mitigated through the CEQA process. There are no mining resources within the City limits. No N5.3.2 Monitor particulate emissions at local California Air Resources Board monitoring stations and make the information easily Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing (BAAQMD) provides monitoring information on their webpage - http://www.baaqmd.gov/about-No Page 48 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N5.3.3 Promote understanding of the health impacts of particulate emissions and provide information to residents and businesses about steps they can take to reduce particulate emissions, such as reducing or eliminating wood burning or using low emission alternatives to wood-burning Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Current Planning staff continues to implement CEQA but does not conduct additional outreach or education around this topic. No N5.3.4 Explore feasible and cost-effective opportunities to reduce concrete and asphalt use by the City, in parks and other Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No Goal N-6: An environment that minimizes the adverse impacts of noise. N6.3.1 Continue working to reduce noise impacts created by events and activities taking place Development Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff implements the City's noise ordinance. No N6.3.2 Evaluate the feasibility of adopting noise criteria in the purchase of new City vehicles and equipment. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Pending to purchasing electric vehicles, which greatly reduces the noise level of vehicles compared to Yes, Staff Comments N6.3.3 Update the Noise Ordinance, as needed, to provide for clear interpretation of the regulations, to review the effectiveness of existing standards, and to ensure that Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete Residential portion has been updated to encourage electrification. Yes, All N6.7.1 Update noise impact review procedures in the Noise Ordinance and the Zoning Code to address appropriate requirements for analysis and thresholds for impacts on residential land uses and publicly-owned Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete Residential portion has been updated to encourage electrification. Yes, All N6.10.1 Evaluate changes to the Noise Ordinance to further reduce the impacts of noise from leaf blowers and residential power equipment. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 N/A Complete initial goal to enhance the gas leaf blower program by adopting the ordinance in June of 2023. Moving forward, the code enforcement has and will continue to proactive patrol neighborhoods, respond to complaints and utilize established tools to accomplish the goal of bringing forth compliance with banning the use of gas leaf Yes, Staff Comments Page 49 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N6.11.1 For larger development projects that demand intensive construction periods and/or use equipment that could create vibration impacts, such as the Stanford University Medical Center or major grade separation projects, require a vibration impact analysis, as well as formal, ongoing monitoring and reporting of noise levels throughout the entire construction process pertinent to industry standards. The monitoring plan should identify hours of operation and could include information on the monitoring locations, durations and regularity, the instrumentation to be used and appropriate noise control measures to Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Construction noise and vibration are reviewed as part of the CEQA process. Mitigation measures, including limited hours of operation, are used to reduce noise and vibration impacts. No N6.12.1 Continue working to reduce noise associated with operations of the Palo Alto Airport. Also, ensure compliance with the land use compatibility standards for community noise environments, shown in Table N- 1, by prohibiting incompatible land use development within the 60 dBA CNEL noise Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Airport staff have begun using 1200.Aero to track compliance with the Airport's voluntary noise abatement procedures. Staff reach out to pilots that deviate from those procedures which has added a significant workload. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments N6.12.2 Participate in appropriate public forums and engage with other governmental agencies and representatives to ensure that activities at airports in the region do not negatively Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Airport staff continue to review current flight procedures at the Palo Alto Airport. However, the airport has limited staffing to review regional flight patterns not related to the Palo Alto Airport. No N6.13.1 Encourage the Peninsula Corridors Joint Powers Board to pursue technologies and grade separations that would reduce or eliminate the need for train horns/whistles in communities served by rail service. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing the project has transitioned to Public Works for construction. The City Council awarded the construction contract in early June 2025, and the project is now underway. Once construction is complete, staff will coordinate with the railroad Yes, Status and Staff Comments Page 50 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N6.13.2 Evaluate changing at-grade rail crossings so that they qualify as Quiet Zones based on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and guidelines in order to mitigate the effects of train horn noise without adversely affecting safety at railroad crossings. Office of Transportation By 2022 Substantial Ongoing Charleston Road crossings, the Rail Committee has reviewed the alternatives and provided recommendations to the City Council. Staff will bring these items forward for Council review and seek funding to establish a Capital Improvement Project for implementation of the required Yes, Status and Staff Comments N6.13.3 Participate in future environmental review of the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project, planned to utilize existing Caltrain track through Palo Alto, to ensure that it adheres to noise and vibration mitigation Office of Transportation & Planning Department By 2022 N/A Complete N/A Yes, Staff Comments Goal N-7: A clean, efficient energy supply that makes use of cost-effective renewable resources. N7.1.1 Meet customer electricity needs with least total cost resources after careful assessment of environmental cost and benefits. City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Standard Ongoing during CY 2024 has yielded approximately $3.4M in net revenue to be used to fund local Yes, Staff Comments N7.2.1 Promote the adoption of cost-effective, renewable energy technologies from diverse renewable fuel sources by all customers. Alto Utilities and Department of By 2022 Standard Ongoing Implementation of the REC Exchange Program during CY 2024 has yielded approximately $3.4M in net revenue to be used to fund local decarbonization programs. Yes, Staff Comments N7.2.2 Assess the feasibility of using life cycle analysis and total cost of ownership analysis for public and private projects, funded by the project proponent, in order to minimize the consumption of energy, the production of greenhouse gases, including GHG emissions of construction materials and demolition and costs over the life of the City of Palo Alto Utilities By 2022 Standard Ongoing Staff continue to work with customers to evaluate efficiency and building electrification projects and take into consideration upfront equipment costs as well as bill impact and GHG emissions over the life of equipment. Yes, Staff Comments N7.4.1 Continue timely incorporation of State and federal energy efficiency standards and policies in relevant City codes, regulations and procedures, and higher local efficiency standards that are cost-effective. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task significant Ongoing code local amendments in Fall 2025 and is expected to adopt additional energy code amendments in the first half of 2026 once the requisite cost studies have been prepared by the Yes, Staff Comments Page 51 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N7.4.2 Implement cost effective energy efficiency programs for all customers, including low income customers. City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Standard Ongoing contract (C23186588) with CLEAResult to provide general home efficiency phone advisory service; the contract will expire on December 5, 2026. Separately, Utilities has a 3-year contract (C23181953A) with Synergy Companies on to provide direct installation services for energy and water efficiency measures for low-income residents in single family homes and multifamily (MF) customers through October 3, 2025. Under this contract, Synergy also provides direct installation of heat pump water heaters in single family residences as part of the City's Advanced Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot. For non-residential customers, Utilities offers the Business Energy Advisor program to support small to medium businesses with cost effective energy efficiency retrofits and also efficiency and electrification rebates to all nonresidential customers. Utilities issued an RFP in Q3 2025 seeking vendor proposals for business efficiency programs; staff plans to select vendors and have contract(s) in place by Yes, Staff Comments N7.4.3 Incorporate cost-effective energy conservation measures into construction, maintenance, and City operation and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change at this time. Yes, Staff Comments N7.4.4 Implement gas and electric rate structures that encourage efficient use of resources while meeting State law requirements that rates be based on the cost of service. City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing introduced for residential customers. These rates will encourage customers to use electricity during periods of the day that are both lower cost and have lower GHG emissions related to electricity Yes, Staff Comments Page 52 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N7.4.5 Continue to provide public education programs addressing energy conservation and efficiency. City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Standard Ongoing provide efficiency and electrification consultation to residential customers over the phone at no cost to Palo Alto residents. Utilities Department continues to offer workshops throughout the year on topics ranging from indoor and outdoor water conservation tips, EVs, rooftop PV systems, energy storage systems, and home electrification technologies. Utilities staff also partner with 350 Silicon Valley to table at local community events to promote home electrification programs and Yes, Staff Comments N7.5.1 Monitor professional and medically-sound research and studies on light-emitting City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 N/A Complete Complete No N7.6.1 Explore changes to building and zoning codes to incorporate solar energy, energy storage and other energy efficiency measures into major development projects, including City-owned projects. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Ongoing code local amendments in Fall 2025 and is expected to adopt additional energy code amendments in the first half of 2026 once the requisite cost studies have been prepared by the Yes, Staff Comments N7.6.2 Promote use of the top floors of new and existing structured automobile garages for installation of photovoltaic panels and green Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP), which was adopted in August 2024, includes policies Yes, Staff Comments N7.6.3 Promote solar energy in individual private projects. City of Palo Alto Utilities, Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing encourage and provide support to customers interested in adding solar power to their projects, including a virtual green building assistance help desk (https://www.greencarpetservice.com/copa/). Additionally, the City's green building and energy reach codes are regularly updated to promote sustainability features in projects of all types and Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments N7.7.1 Evaluate the potential for a cost-effective plan for transitioning to a completely carbon-neutral natural gas supply. City of Palo Alto Utilities By 2022 Standard Ongoing product availability and pricing (e.g., purchasing Renewable Natural Gas supplies). The Carbon Neutral Gas Plan using carbon offsets was Yes, Staff Comments Page 53 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N7.7.2 Explore the transition of existing buildings from gas to electric or solar water and space heating. City of Palo Alto Utilities By 2022 Standard Ongoing Program, launched in August 2022, provides technical assistance to support commercial customers with building electrification projects. As of September 2025, the program has completed 105 electrification assessments and six electrification projects, resulting in 22 MT of CO2 savings. There are currently eight electrification projects in the pipeline, of which six are heat pump HVAC projects. Interest in the heat pump HVAC measure continues to grow, supported by the limited time enhanced incentive offered through the Business Customer Rebate Program For residential customers, Utilities launched a full- service heat pump water heater (FS) program in March 2023 that provides end-to-end service to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater (HPWH) through a City installer. In September 2024, Utilities launched a water heater emergency replacement (ER) program that offers to replace a gas water heater with a HPWH within 48 hours. Between March 2023 and September 2025, 652 HPWHs have been installed through the FS program, the ER program, and the HPWH rebate program. In September 2024, Utilities launched an Emergency Water Heater Replacement program with the dual goal of restoring hot water to the customer within 48 hours and replacing the gas water heater with a HPWH. In January 2025, Utilities launched the Electrification Expert service that offers free online home electrification assessments and phone consultations to Palo Alto residents; concurrently, new home electrification rebates were launched. Staff is currently planning to launch a turnkey Yes, Staff Comments Page 54 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N7.8.1 Evaluate energy efficient approaches for the treatment and reuse of organic waste that maximize resource recovery and reduce greenhouse gas generation at the RWQCP located in Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Landfill. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing create Class A biosolids products and send a portion of the organics through an anaerobic digester to convert organics into a resource. Started the Biosolids Facility Plan Update that will re-evaluate treatment of biosolids generated at Yes, Staff Comments Goal N-8: Actively support regional efforts to reduce our contribution to climate change while adapting to the effects of climate change on land uses and city services. N8.1.1 Participate in cooperative planning with regional and local public agencies, including on the Sustainable Communities Strategy, on issues related to climate change, such as greenhouse gas reduction, water supply reliability, sea level rise, fire protection services, emergency medical services, and Office of Sustainability and Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Office of Sustainability, Public Works, and Office of Emergency Services participated in regional working groups, including Santa Clara County. This aligns with the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) goals and key actions as well as the 2023 - 2025 S/CAP Work Plan. No N8.1.2 Pursue or exceed State goals of achieving zero net carbon for residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030, without compromising the urban forest. Office of Sustainability, City of Palo Alto Utilities Department and Planning and Development Services Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing two emergency ordinances to the California Building Standards Code in response to state law. The first amendment addresses definitions and certificate of occupancy requirements, while the second introduces new energy reach codes for single-family homes, focusing on air conditioning unit replacement and FlexPath requirements for major remodels. As required by state law, the ordinances were sent to the California Energy Commission for review and Yes, Staff Comments Page 55 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N8.2.1 Periodically update the S/CAP consistent with the update schedule in the approved S/CAP; this update shall include an updated greenhouse gas inventory and updated short, medium, and long-term emissions reduction goals. Office of Sustainability 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete Action Plan was adopted, the Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Report Addendum: Update to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan was certified, and Council accepted the 2023-2025 S/CAP Workplan. Staff completed a 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which will be brought to City Council in December 2025. There are no plans to update the S/CAP in 2025, as it was just adopted two years ago, however, staff is currently developing a 2026-2027 S/CAP Workplan, which will be brought to City Council for Approval in Yes, Staff Comments N8.3.1 Protect the Municipal Services Center, Utility Control Center, and RWQCP from the impacts of sea level rise. Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Substantial Ongoing complete and RWQCP is iteratively raising all electrical and other equipment to adapt to 100- year storm and future sea level rise. Staff will be partnering with Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability on a grant that will expand Palo Alto's vulnerability assessment and develop an adaptation plan. In addition, divisions within public works and Utilities are now working on incorporating sea level rise and shallow Yes, Staff Comments Page 56 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 N8.4.1 Prepare response strategies that address sea level rise, increased flooding, landslides, soil erosion, storm events and other events related to climate change. Include strategies to respond to the impacts of sea level rise on Palo Alto’s levee system. Office of Sustainability By 2022 Substantial Pending adaptation efforts for several years. Accomplishments to date include a completed Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, online mapping tools that help City engineers and urban foresters plan for future sea level rise conditions, ongoing adaptations and the inclusion of sea level rise in Long Range Facility Plan update for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the 2019 San Francisquito Creek Downstream Project which helps from three feet of sea level rise and a 100-year storm. In 2023, SB272 (Laird): Sea Level Rise: Planning and Adaptation became law and requires that all local governments along the San Francisco Bay shoreline develop a sea level rise adaptation plan by 2034. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) administers and approves plan development. Plans can be developed locally, or in partnership with other local agencies as part of a Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plan. On September 30, 2025, the Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability was awarded a $2.6 million Ocean Protection Council grant to develop a multi-jurisdictional sea level rise vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan for project partners which include Palo Alto and other Santa Clara County cities and public agencies. The project will submit a subregional vulnerability assessment to BCDC in summer 2027 and a Yes, Staff Comments SAFETY ELEMENT Goal S-1: A safe community that is aware of risks and prepared for emergencies. Page 57 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.1.1 Expand public education programs that help and encourage each household in the City to be prepared to be self-sufficient, with enough stored water and food to support the entire household for at least one week after a major earthquake, flood, terrorism event, COVID-19 pandemic or other major disaster. Office of Emergency Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing provide community updates periodically across a number of mediums including City Manager comments, Uplift Local, Palo Alto Medium blog, Utility Inserts, and social media posts. The OES Preparedness webpage also provides this information. We attempt to expand our public education to all groups in the Palo Alto No S1.1.2 Continue to implement and fund the Emergency Services Volunteer program. Office of Emergency Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing manage the ESV program, there are currently over 700 registered volunteers. OES apportions funds annually to support this program including an annual community event, monthly training sessions, quarterly leader meetings, and several No S1.1.3 Conduct emergency hazard drills with key stakeholder organizations across the community to improve preparedness for known threats and hazards. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing (OES) conducts emergency drills with key stakeholders that include seminars, communications tests, table-top exercises, No S1.1.4 Support an annual community public safety fair to educate and engage the public on preparedness and offer the opportunity to buy emergency disaster supplies for home Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing reporting period, instead OES participated in several citywide events to promote preparedness including the May Fete, MSC Open House, PAPD No S1.1.5 Encourage local businesses and other organizations to have disaster preparedness, communication, mitigation and recovery Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing in preparedness planning. The OES website includes preparedness-related information for No S1.2.1 Develop accessible, attractive marketing materials to promote involvement in Emergency Continuous Task N/A Complete Complete No Page 58 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.3.1 Explore the use of urban design principles to increase safety and prevent crime in Palo Alto. Planning and Development Services & Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing expertise and serves as a resource for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) https://www.ncpc.org/resources/home- neighborhood-safety/crime-prevention-through- environmental-design-training-program/ and other safety and security best practices, in particular, for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR). OES is assisting City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) with site protection and resilience matters. OES is assisting Department of Public Works and Police No S1.3.2 Support programs such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Good Neighbor Next Door, which incentivizes home purchase for first responders with Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Pending Staff is not aware of any progress on this program's implementation as of 2025. Yes, Staff Comments S1.4.1 Make data available to maintain an accurate, up to date, and complete real-time local crime mapping function to promote Police Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Webpage active. No S1.5.1 Promote neighborhood security by providing crime prevention information and training to residents, and continuing to fund resident involvement in neighborhood safety programs such as “Know Your Neighbor” grants and Block Preparedness Police Department and Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing OES provides BPC certification courses as part of our ESV program 3 times a year in which we encourage Neighborhood Watch activities. OES also encourages the use of "Know Your Neighbor" grants by ESV members for block level parties. No S1.5.2 Collaborate with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD), other school districts in the city, private schools, businesses, non-profits, and local faith-based organizations provide Police Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change No S1.5.3 Encourage the PAUSD to develop secure school facilities and collaborate with Emergency Services Volunteers on disaster preparedness activities; emergency disaster planning, exercises and drills; and disaster Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing OES and PAPD maintain contact with PAUSD and are available to provide support when requested by PAUSD. No Page 59 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.5.4 Continue to support and encourage participation in Police Department programs to introduce youth to the importance and Police Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing No plan for program at this time Yes, Status S1.6.1 Enhance public safety department training for evolving challenges, such as small- to large-scale human threats, interacting with individuals with mental illness, and non- Police Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Staff is working with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services (SCCO Behavioral Health) to hire a clinician. One PERT officer working solo. No S1.6.2 Support the PAPD in implementing and maintaining approved technologies for data gathering, surveillance, and recording interactions with the public. Incorporate best practices in use policies with special consideration in ensuring the programs protect the public’s privacy rights and civil liberties, in accordance with current legislation. Ensure transparency by communicating new equipment implementation, usage, privacy Police Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing AB 481 report given to Council annually. No S1.6.3 Communicate transparently with the community regarding adoption of new PAPD equipment and/or tactics while balancing Police Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing AB 481 report given to Council annually. No S1.7.1 Regularly monitor and review the level of public safety staffing and satellite police station locations required for efficient local Police Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No change No S1.7.2 Design the new Public Safety building to meet essential service standards, the needs of the public safety departments and be Department of Public Works By 2022 Substantial Ongoing in August 2025; first phase of move-in occurred in September 2025 with remaining phased move-in Yes, Staff Comments S1.7.3 Provide community notifications in the event of emergency using the best available methods and explore new technologies for emergency public information and warnings. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing software system, that provides AlertSCC mass notification functionality. OES also can provide notifications via Next door, and in working with City communications managers - proliferate such No Page 60 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.8.1 Update Palo Alto’s 2001 Terrorism Response Plan. Emergency By 2022 N/A Complete Complete No S1.9.1 Develop an Infrastructure Master Plan that projects the future needs of streets, underground utilities, and all City assets and plans for the incorporation of new technology that improves efficiency and Department of Public Works By 2022 Substantial Partially Complete No staff comments were received related to this program's implementation in 2025. Level of Effort and Completion status assumed to be the same as last year. Yes, Staff Comments S1.10.1 Regularly update and make publicly available the City of Palo Alto Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Council adoption on 3 November 2025. This update incorporates new legislative measures, emergency management, best practices, and whole community involvement. The updated plan will be posted on the City of Palo Alto website Yes, Staff Comments S1.10.2 Participate in local and regional planning efforts to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Ongoing efforts including the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), the Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committee (MARAC), and Santa Clara County Operational Area Signatories Committee, and the Santa Clara County Emergency Managers Association - among others. OES continues to lead the San Francisquito Creek Multi-Agency Coordination (SFC MAC) group as well as the Silicon Valley Homeland Security Coordination Yes, Level of Effort S1.10.3 Implement the mitigation strategies and guidelines provided by the LHMP, including those that address evolving hazards resulting from climate change. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing the status of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) projects. The City updated the LHMP in 2023, with Council adoption occurring in October 2024, as part of the Santa Clara County multi-jurisdictional No Page 61 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.12.1 Encourage multiagency coordination in case of incidents that cross disciplinary or jurisdictional boundaries or coordination that involves complex incident management scenarios. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing coordination by integrating agencies into response efforts through mutual aid systems. This is done in keeping with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the State of California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). This is done for both internal city departments, as well as for multi-jurisdictional No S1.12.2 Explore the establishment of mutually- beneficial cooperative agreements between Palo Alto’s police and fire departments and Department & Fire 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing No update to report at this time. No S1.13.1 Identify solutions to add an additional power line to Palo Alto to ensure redundancy. City of Palo Alto Utilities By 2022 Significant Ongoing CAISO approved CPA's submittal and request for a 2nd transmission line. Effort and Staff S1.13.2 Explore incentives to adopt emerging, residential off- grid capabilities and technologies, including back-up power sources vital in the event of natural disasters or other threats. City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 N/A Complete based back-up system for homes would be economical depending on how much value the resident places have on higher level of resiliency. The analysis finding suggests that investing rate- payer funds via incentives for such projects at individual homes would not be economical from a community perspective. The recommendation is to continue facilitating customer adoption of such technologies. Evaluation completed in 2025; evaluation findings and recommendation was approved by the Utilities Advisory Commission in December 2025 and is expected to be approved by the Yes, All S1.13.3 Continue citywide efforts to underground utility wires to limit injury, loss of life, and damage to property in the event of human- City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Current focus is on the Grid Modernization project with a focus on the overhead system. The focus on the underground system will begin FY28. Yes, Staff Comments Page 62 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S1.13.4 Enhance the safety of City-owned natural gas pipeline operations. Work with customers, public safety officials, and industry leaders to ensure the safe delivery of natural gas throughout the service area. Provide safety information to all residents on City-owned natural gas distribution City of Palo Alto Utilities Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Ongoing effort. Yes, Staff Comments S1.13.5 Provide off-grid and/or backup power sources for critical City facilities to ensure uninterrupted power during emergencies and disasters. City of Palo Alto Utilities and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Partially Complete the merits of a 7MW/28MWh central Solar+battery microgrid at the airport to serve the critical loads at the adjacent WQCP. The analysis found the capital cost of such a system to be large and that the incremental resiliency such a system could provide (over and above the diesel back-up generation WQCP already operates) may not justify investing in such an expensive system Ongoing: if off-grid opportunities arise in other city Yes, Status and Staff Comments Goal S-2: Protection of life, ecosystems and property from natural hazards and disasters, including earthquake, landslide, flooding, and fire. S2.5.1 Periodically review and update the City’s Seismic Hazard Ordinance. Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Significant Partially Complete Community Advisory Group has been formed and met twice in 2025. Project updates were shared with Policy and Services Committee in December 2025. A draft ordinance will be prepared and reviewed by Policy and Services and Council in Yes, Status and Staff Comments S2.5.2 Continue to provide incentives for seismic retrofits of structures throughout the city, particularly those building types that would affect the most people in the event of an earthquake. Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Ongoing remain in place; consultant is evaluating additional incentive options as part of current scope and will present these to the community advisory group, Policy and Services Committee and, as Yes, Staff Comments S2.6.1 Encourage efforts by individual neighborhood or block- level groups to pool resources for seismic retrofits. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete update for the City will work with community stakeholders to identify, share and encourage any Yes, All Page 63 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S2.6.2 Continue to use a seismic bonus and a TDR Ordinance for seismic retrofits for eligible structures in the Commercial Downtown Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff continues to implement these programs/offerings to encourage seismic retrofits. Effort and Staff S2.6.3 Evaluate the TDR Ordinance so that transferred development rights may be used for residential development on the receiver Planning and Development Services Continuous Task Standard Pending Copy over the Downtown Housing related response Yes, Staff Comments S2.6.4 Study the possibility of revising the transfer of development rights program to Development 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete update for the City will consider this as one of and Staff S2.6.5 Explore the use of Community Development Block Grants, Palo Alto Housing Funds and other sources of funding to support owners of lower income and senior housing to Planning and Development Services By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No S2.7.1 As part of the construction permitting process for proposed new and redeveloped buildings in areas of identified hazard shown on MapS-2, structures that would affect the most people in a seismic event require submittal to the City of a geotechnical/seismic report that identifies specific risks and appropriate mitigation Planning and Development Services By 2022 Significant Ongoing This effort is linked to Program S2.5.1. See update on S2.5.1. Additionally, staff continues to require seismic reports for properties in the subject areas as noted on the building submittal checklist. Yes, Staff Comments S2.7.2 Review and update, as appropriate, City code requirements for excavation, grading, filling and construction to ensure that they conform to currently accepted and adopted Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing The code requirements are currently up to date. Staff will continue to monitor accepted and adopted standards and update code as needed. No S2.7.3 Utilize the results of Palo Alto’s Seismic Hazards Identification Program and inventory of potentially seismically vulnerable building types to establish priorities and consider incentives to Planning and Development Services and Building Services By 2022 Significant Partially Complete Consultant began work on this effort in May 2025 and completed an inventory update in December 2025. Yes, Status and Staff Comments S2.8.1 Implement flood mitigation requirements of FEMA in Special Flood Hazard Areas as illustrated on the Flood Insurance Rate Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing All private and public development projects within the Special Flood Hazard Areas are reviewed for compliance with FEMA regulations. No Page 64 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S2.8.2 Continue participating in FEMA’s Community Rating System to reduce flood insurance for local residents and businesses and strive to improve Palo Alto’s rating in order to lower Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing City of Palo Alto continues to participate in the Community Rating System and to evaluate opportunities to improve the rating. No S2.8.3 Collaborate with the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority and the Santa Clara Valley Water District on environmentally sensitive efforts to stabilize, restore, maintain and provide one percent (100-year) flood protection adjacent to San Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing The Highway 101 to Bay project was completed in 2018. Newell Road Bridge construction contract was approved by Council in June 2025. The other elements of the Upstream of Highway 101 project are currently in the Design Development and Entitlements process. Yes, Staff Comments S2.8.4 Work with East Palo Alto, Santa Clara Valley Water District and San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority on efforts to increase the flows within the San Francisquito Creek possible solutions include replacing the City- owned Newell Road Bridge and Francisquito Creek. District-owned Pope Chaucer Street Bridge. Department of Public Works By 2022 Substantial Ongoing the project in April 2025 and awarded a construction contract is June 2025. Staff continues to work with the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Board (SFCJPA) member agencies to coordinate other Reach 2 projects with the Newell Road Bridge replacement project. The remaining Reach 2 projects (top of bank, creek-widening, Pope-Chaucer Bridge Replacement) are on hold pending creek model redesign based on recent Yes, Staff Comments S2.10.1 Keep basement restrictions up to date with changing flood hazard zones. Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing Page 65 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S2.11.1 Review development standards applicable in areas susceptible to flooding from sea level rise, including east of Highway 101, West Bayshore and East Meadow Circle, the area east of San Antonio Road and north of East Charleston, and implement shoreline development regulations to ensure that new development is protected from potential impacts of flooding resulting from sea level rise and significant storm events. Regulations should be consistent with the Baylands Master Plan, as amended, and may include new shoreline setback requirements, limits on lot line adjustments to avoid the creation of vulnerable shoreline lots, and/or triggers for relocation or removal of existing structures based on changing site conditions Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing This is still an ongoing effort. Development standards have not been implemented for flooding due to sea level rise No S2.11.2 Study appropriate restrictions on underground construction in areas outside of flood zones, as shown on Map S-5, to accommodate expected higher groundwater levels due to sea level rise and minimize consequent flooding of underground Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Pending Appropriate standards and restrictions have not been implemented. No S2.12.1 Work cooperatively with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority to provide flood protection from high tide events on San Francisco Bay, taking into account the impacts of future sea level rise, to provide one percent (100-year) flood protection from tidal flooding, while being sensitive to preserving and protecting the Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing The City of Palo Alto continues to work with the project team to plan for projects such as tide gate replacement and levee improvements in anticipation of future sea level rise. Began coordination of the construction of the Tide Gate Replacement Project with Valley Water. Yes, Staff Comments S2.12.2 Work with regional, State, and federal agencies to develop additional strategies to adapt to flood hazards to existing or new development and infrastructure, including Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Construction started of the Horizontal Levee Pilot Project. Yes, Staff Comments Page 66 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S2.13.1 Regularly review and update the Fire Department’s operations, training facilities and programs to ensure consistency with current standards and Best Management Fire Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Study extended to next fiscal year due to focus on PSB and Fire Station 4 rebuild. Yes, Staff Comments S2.13.2 Explore technological tools, such as cameras or remote sensors, to identify smoke or fires Fire Department By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing pilot program that will require maintenance and monitoring. Yes, All S2.14.1 Regularly review and fund updates to the Palo Alto Foothills Fire Management Plan to ensure consistency with current standards Fire Department 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Updated FFMP is complete. Effort and Staff S2.14.2 Implement the Foothills Fire Management Plan to balance conservation of natural resources with reduction of fire hazards Fire Department Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing New 5 year contract with Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council (SCCFSC) for fuel mitigation management and public education. Yes, Staff Comments S2.14.3 Minimize fire hazards by maintaining low density zoning in wildland fire hazard areas. Development Services Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No S2.14.4 Work collaboratively with other jurisdictions and agencies to reduce wildfire hazards in and around Palo Alto, with an emphasis on effective vegetation management and Fire Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing pilot program that will require maintenance and monitoring. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments S2.14.5 Consider implementation of CAL FIRE recommended programs in educating and involving the local community to diminish potential loss caused by wildfire and identify Fire Department By 2022 Significant Ongoing New Contract with SCCFSC, annual public education, roadside clearance work, and annual WUI inspection program. Yes, Staff Comments S2.15.1 Evaluate measures for optimal service delivery to improve efficiency; develop automatic or mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions, including Stanford, to Fire Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing Made enhancements to our response model to include engine 64 and medic 64 to cross staff. Yes, Staff Comments S2.15.2 Upgrade fire stations so that all remain fully functional following earthquakes. Fire Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Fire Station 4 rebuild project is underway Page 67 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S2.15.3 Periodically update the Fire Department Standards of Cover document. Fire Department 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing budget to support. Strategic Plan has been published and Standard of coverage is part of our Yes, Staff Comments S2.16.1 Provide public education on fire safety, including wildland and structural fire prevention, evacuation routes and guidelines for clearance of landscaping and Fire Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Town hall meeting, Fire Prevention Week Open house, Fire Safety Poster Contest Yes, Staff Comments Goal S-3: An environment free of the damaging effects of human-caused threats and hazardous materials. S3.1.1 Continue City permitting procedures for commercial and industrial storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials and regulate the commercial use of hazardous materials that may present a risk of off-site Fire Department Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program. No S3.1.2 Minimize the risks of biohazards in Palo Alto, including Level 4 biohazards, by continuing to review and update, as necessary, local regulations regarding use, handling and Fire Department By 2022 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program. No S3.1.3 Strengthen development review requirements and construction standards for projects on sites with groundwater contamination. Development Services and Department of By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. No S3.1.4 Establish protocols to monitor the movement of hazardous materials on Palo Alto roadways and respond effectively to spills via established truck and construction Fire Department 2022-2027 Significant Pending Staff continues to focus on hazardous materials permitting program. Yes, Staff Comments S3.1.5 Work with non-profit organizations to provide information to the public regarding pesticides and other commonly used hazardous materials, environmentally preferable alternatives, and safe recycling Fire Department Continuous Task Standard Pending Staff continues to focus on hazardous materials permitting program. Yes, Staff Comments Page 68 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S3.1.6 Continue providing regular household hazardous waste collection events at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant and strive to make these programs Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The City provides input when requested. There are no substantial actions to report currently. No S3.1.7 Continue to allow small quantity generators to dispose of hazardous waste at cost. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No S3.1.8 Continue to educate residents on the proper disposal of pharmaceutical and household hazardous waste. Encourage proper disposal of medications through pharmacies or drug Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Advertising pharmaceutical disposal options and providing locations to residents is a continuous effort. No S3.6.1 Work with the freight industry to monitor the contents of freight trains intersecting Palo Alto for potentially hazardous materials, and to establish accountability for accidents and spills. Office of Emergency Services Continuous Task Significant Pending reporting period. OES is able to coordinate with the local freight carrier, Union Pacific, to identify the hazardous materials being transported through Palo Alto in a calendar year. In conjunction with the Fire Department, we can also work with UP to Yes, Staff Comments S3.6.2 Work with Caltrain and the PAUSD, to educate students and the public on the dangers of rail trespass and the benefits of suicide support services available in Palo Alto. Community Services Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing partners continue to collaborate and educate the community. The Council approved an agreement with the JED Foundation for technical assistance, evaluation and support related to youth mental Yes, Staff Comments S3.8.1 Encourage residential and commercial food waste reduction through incentives, educational outreach and programs. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Reduction was launched to meet Zero Waste Plan initiatives and provide residents and businesses strategies to minimize food waste and connecting their actions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This will be an on-going community education effort. Outreach campaign included numerous social media posts, articles in the City's sustainability blog, changes to the Zero Waste webpage, articles in the newsletters sent to residents and businesses by the City's contracted hauler, and advertisements in the local Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments S3.8.2 To the extent allowed by law, use refuse rate structures that incentivize waste reduction. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Page 69 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S3.8.3 Continue to work with CalRecycle and the Department of Toxic Substances Control to develop and promote long-term solid waste management, such as environmentally responsible recycling programs, composting of food waste and other organics, and citywide electronics and digital hardware recycling efforts. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing through. In 2025, staff had active participation in the National Stewardship Action Council working group focusing on the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) and with CalRecycle to further influence environmental programs including reduction of plastics and international shipping of recyclable Yes, Staff Comments S3.9.1 Periodically review and update the adopted Construction and Debris program. Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing S3.9.2 Educate Palo Alto residents and developers about available incentives to use environmentally friendly deconstruction activities to minimize our carbon footprint, and to save natural resources, as well as Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No S3.10.1 Support efforts to enforce extended producer responsibility for solid waste to reduce waste produced from manufacturing, shipping, packaging and the entire life-cycle Office of Sustainability Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing task. No S3.12.1 Complete an inventory of the City’s digital infrastructure to locate vulnerabilities and gaps in system redundancies and develop recommendations for improved City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing task. No S3.12.2 Establish criteria for the installation of high security telecommunications technology in new local government projects. City of Palo Alto Utilities 2022-2027 N/A Complete completed. Construction for fiber-to-the-premises pilot is scheduled to be completed by end of 2025. The pilot has been successful in consolidating the type of work, sharing costs and resources when possible, and minimizing construction activity and Yes, All Page 70 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 S3.12.3 Establish a wi-fi network that will be available to public safety responders and Emergency Service Volunteers in the event of power interruption during an emergency or disaster. City of Palo Alto Utilities and Office of Emergency Services By 2022 Significant Partially Complete Data Network (AREDN) in 2025 with efforts continuing in 2026. Phase 1: establishing a network backbone to cover Palo Alto is complete which includes Fire Station 8 in the Foothills and City Hall. Phase 2: create 4 mid-tier mesh nodes across the City of Palo Alto to provide a limited mesh network is complete. This includes Mitchell Park Community Center, The Municipal Services Center, Channing House, and City Hall. Phase 3: expansion of the Mesh to provide wifi services has been accomplished at Mitchell Park Community Center, Cubberley Community Center, the Downtown Library, and the Municipal Services Center. Phase 4: planning, design, and development is underway in FY2026 to add a non- Part 97 infrastructure that will enable encrypted/encoded data transfer, identifying additional wifi hotspot locations, and additional Yes, Staff Comments TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Goal T-1: Create a sustainable transportation system, complemented by a mix of land uses, that emphasizes walking, bicycling, use of public transportation, and other methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the use of single occupancy motor vehicles. T1.2.1 Create a long-term education program to change the travel habits of residents, visitors, shoppers, and workers by informing them about transportation alternatives, incentives, and impacts. Work with the PAUSD and with other public and private interests, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Commuter Wallet partners, to develop Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing OOT staff is hired and focusing on grant-funded bicycle safety work and micro mobility program. Palo Alto TMA educates and serves commuters. Yes, Status and Staff Comments T1.2.2 Advocate for improved connectivity to transit to serve workers who live in the Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing councilmembers appointed to various boards and Yes, Staff Comments Page 71 of 86 T1.2.3 Formalize TDM requirements by ordinance and require new developments above a certain size threshold to prepare and implement a TDM plan to meet specific performance standards. Require regular monitoring/reporting and provide for enforcement with meaningful penalties for non-compliance. The ordinance should also:- Establish a list of effective TDM measures that include transit promotion, prepaid transit passes, commuter checks, car sharing, carpooling, parking cash-out, bicycle lockers and showers, shuttles to Caltrain, requiring TMA membership and education and outreach to support the use of these modes.-Allow property owners to achieve reductions by contributing to citywide or employment district shuttles or other proven transportation programs that are not directly under the property owner’s control.- Provide a system for incorporating alternative measures as new ideas for TDM are developed.-Establish a mechanism to monitor the success of TDM measures and track the cumulative reduction of peak hour motor vehicle trips. TDM measuresshould at a minimum achieve the following: reduction in peak hour motor vehicle trips, with a focus on single-occupant vehicle trips. Reductions should be based on the rates included in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual for the appropriate land use category and size: - 45 percent reduction in the Downtown district - 35 percent reduction in the California Avenue area - 30 percent reduction in the Stanford Research Park - 30 percent reduction in the El Camino Real Corridor - 20 percent reduction in other areas of the city-Require new development projects to pay a Transportation Impact Fee for all those peak-hour motor vehicle trips that cannot be reduced via Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Partially Complete Has been added to S/CAP workplan but is not resourced. Yes, Staff Comments Page 72 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 used for capital improvements aimed at reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion. - Ensure a stable, sustained funding source to support implementation of T1.2.4 Evaluate the performance of pilot programs implemented by the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association and pursue expansion from Downtown to California Avenue and other areas of the city Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The City Council receives Palo Alto Transportation Management Association Annual Reports. For FY26, Council allocated $400K to the TMA for outreach citywide. Yes, Staff Comments T1.2.5 Site City facilities near high-capacity transit and revise existing regulations, policies, and programs to encourage telecommuting, satellite office concepts, and work-at-home options. Development Services, Office of Transportation & Human Resources Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff updated the Citywide Hybrid Work Policy was updated July 1, 2024. Additionally, staff expanded the commuter benefits program by adding the BayPass transit pilot program. This pilot program enhances the use of alternate transportation throughout the Bay Area. Yes, Status and Staff Comments T1.2.6 Pursue full participation of Palo Alto employers in the TMA. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Development Services includes Transportation Management Association (TMA) membership in development conditions. The TMA conducts ongoing outreach to employers, and the TMA's No T1.3.1 Develop an electric vehicle promotion program that identifies policy and technical issues, barriers and opportunities to the expansion of electric vehicles. Office of Sustainability 2022-2027 N/A Complete City of Palo Alto Utilities and Office of Transportation. On August 18, 2025, the City Council approved an E-mobility Strategic Roadmap Yes, All T1.3.2 Use low-emission vehicles for the Palo Alto Free Shuttle and work with transit providers, including SamTrans and VTA, to encourage the adoption of electric, fuel cell or other zero emission vehicles. Also work with private bus and shuttle providers, delivery Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Substantial Partially Complete The on-demand transit service vendor is currently operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto. No Page 73 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T1.4.1 Update the Zoning Code to ensure compatibility with the electric vehicle Development Continuous Task N/A Complete Complete No T1.4.2 Periodically review requirements for electric and plug- in vehicle infrastructure in new construction. Consider and periodically review requirements for electric and plug-in infrastructure for remodels. Consider costs to the City, including identifying payment Office of Sustainability and City of Palo Alto Utilities Department Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This program is ongoing in conjunction with City of Palo Alto Utilities and Planning & Development. No T1.6.1 Collaborate with transit providers, including Caltrain, bus operators and rideshare companies, to develop first/last mile connection strategies that boost the use of transit and shuttle service for local errands Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Partially Complete The on-demand transit service vendor is currently operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto. While staff have received grant funding to convert the remaining hybrid vehicles to electric, long-term funding of this service has not been identified. No T1.6.2 Continue to work with Caltrain, Amtrak, and public bus operators to expand bicycle storage on public transit vehicles and at transit hubs during both peak and off-peak Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No updates to report at this time. No T1.11.1 Collaborate with Stanford University, VTA, Caltrain and other agencies to pursue improvements to the Palo Alto Transit Center area aimed at enhancing pedestrian experience and improving circulation and access for all modes, including direct access Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing City to develop and release a Request for Proposals to move forward with near term improvements. In the mid-term, Stanford, in coordination with the City, is leading the implementation of the Quarry Road Transit Center Yes, Staff Comments T1.11.2 In collaboration with Caltrain and Stanford Research Park, pursue expansion of service to the California Avenue Caltrain Station and creation of an enhanced transit center at the Station, including connections to VTA bus service, the Palo Alto Free Shuttle, the Marguerite, and other private shuttles Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Substantial Pending No updates to report at this time. In the long term, a California Avenue Transit Center plan is needed to address this program. Yes, Staff Comments T1.12.1 Strongly recommend that VTA maintain existing service and coverage levels in Palo Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing same frequency and coverage as 2025, with some Yes, Staff Comments Page 74 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T1.12.2 Work with VTA to expand VTA express bus service routes to serve the Stanford Research Park, California Avenue, Stanford Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing No change to report. No T1.12.3 Work with VTA to study the feasibility of, and if warranted provide, traffic signal prioritization for buses at Palo Alto intersections, focusing first on regional transit routes. Also, advocate for bus service improvements on El Camino Real such as Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan for El Camino Real that includes VTA and local jurisdictions. This plan will consider transit, biking, walking, and vehicular users. Transit signal priority, bus boarding islands, and queue jump lanes are Yes, Staff Comments T1.13.1 Investigate a pilot program to subsidize a taxi, rideshare, or transit program for Palo Altans to get to/from downtown, including offering education and incentives to encourage users. Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing currently operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto and offers fare discounts. While staff have won grant funds to convert the fleet to all- electric vehicles, long-term funding of this service has not been identified. The Transportation Management Association (TMA) continues to subsidize ridesharing and transit for downtown No T1.14.1 Evaluate the shuttle system in collaboration with community members, people with special needs, and PAUSD to: -Evaluate current routes and ridership; -Identify potential service improvements, including new or modified routes; expanded schedules that accommodate daytime, evening, and weekend demand; facilitating transit connections, and improvements to the safety and appearance of shuttle stops; -Explore partnerships with other services that could complement and supplement the Palo Alto Shuttle; -Develop clear and engaging materials to explain and promote shuttle use with the purpose of reducing barriers to use; and -Establish a schedule for regular evaluation and reporting to optimize shuttle system use Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The on-demand transit service vendor is currently operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto. This pilot project provides transit service to most of Palo Alto on weekdays from 7am to 7pm. Fares for disabled, low income, and senior riders are $2, and all other fares are $4. The service offers free rides to teens ages 13 to 18 years old, to specific Pal Alto destinations identified as supporting teen mental health. Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments Page 75 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T1.16.1 Continue regular surveys of bicycle use across the city, by collecting bicycle counts on important and potential bicycle corridors. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Palo Alto's Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) Update, as part of the South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Connectivity Project, and as a part of Yes, Staff Comments T1.16.2 Consider marketing strategies such as a recurring Palo Alto Open Streets program of events, potentially in coordination with local business groups, which would include street closures and programming. City Manager’s Office 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete the City developed an economic strategy that Council adopted. Staff meets with reps of the City's Commercial Dist. regularly to discuss potential activations and programming. The Council adopted a parklet program and gave direction to staff to advance Car Free Street on Cal Ave and Ramona. Through the budget adoptions, new CSD events staff was added to assist with furthering this goal. Staff received feedback to revise outdoor activation guidance to enable all year, all weather outdoor dining, develop design standards for permanent parklet structures and process for custom parklet designs; enable equivalent area to existing dining; work with the Architectural Review Board (ARB) on design and process recommendations. On March 10, 2025, the City Council approved the permanent closure of the car-free portion of Cal Ave. Near-term streetscape improvements on Ramona need additional CIP Yes, Staff Comments T1.16.3 Encourage private schools to develop Walk and Roll Maps as part of Transportation Demand Management strategies to reduce Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Day School developed their own map in 2014. Keys School has been encouraged to develop a Walk Yes, Staff Comments T1.16.4 Participate in local and regional encouragement events such as Palo Alto Walks and Rolls, Bike to Work Day, and Bike Palo Alto! that encourages a culture of bicycling and walking as alternatives to Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Coordination with City staff and various event sponsors is ongoing. No Page 76 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T1.19.1 Adjust the street evaluation criteria of the City's Pavement Management Program to ensure that areas of the road used by bicyclists are maintained at the same standards as, or at standards higher than, areas used by motor vehicles. Include bicycle and e-bike detection in intersection Department of Public Works 2022-2027 Standard Ongoing Citywide street surveys are completed biennially and include pavement inspections of bike lanes and bike boulevards. Installation of video detection equipment is included with street maintenance projects whenappropriate. No T1.19.2 Prioritize investments for enhanced pedestrian access and bicycle use within Palo Alto and to/from surrounding communities, including by incorporating improvements from related City plans, for example the 2012 Bicycle + Pedestrian Transportation Plan and the Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan, as amended, into Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing This program is ongoing. There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No T1.19.3 Increase the number of east-west pedestrian and bicycle crossings across Alma Street and the Caltrain corridor, particularly south of Oregon Expressway. Department of Public Works After 2027 Substantial Partially Complete will determine the location for bike/pedestrian crossing(s) of the rail corridor south of Oregon Expressway. The project is ongoing with concept alternatives presented to the community in Fall Yes, Staff Comments T1.19.4 Encourage the use of bike sharing, and the provision of required infrastructure throughout Palo Alto, especially at transit stations and stops, job centers, community Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Partially Complete OOT staff continues to advance the feasibility study for a micromobility program in the city. Yes, Staff Comments T1.19.5 Improve amenities such as seating, lighting, bicycle parking, street trees, public art, and interpretive stations along bicycle and pedestrian paths and in City parks to encourage walking and cycling and enhance the feeling of safety. Office of Transportation and Department of Public Works Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing installed this past year, partly due to requests along El Camino Real and in Downtown and Midtown. Draft Bike/Ped Plan Update includes recommendations for bicycle support facilities along bike routes, such as lighting, bike repair stations, bike racks, bike rooms to enhance the Yes, Staff Comments Page 77 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T1.22.1 Collect, analyze and report transportation data through surveys and other methods on a regular basis. Track progress on build-out of the 2012 Bicycle + Pedestrian Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This program is ongoing. There are no updates to report at this time. No T1.25.1 As part of the effort to reduce traffic congestion, regularly evaluate the City’s current Transportation Impact Fee and modify as needed to implement transportation infrastructure improvements. Modifications to the impact fee program should be structured in keeping with the City’s desire to require new development to reduce peak hour motor vehicle contributions to the provision of transit services, shuttles, carpool/ rideshare Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing City is undertaking a fee study across several departments, including transportation. Target completion date is in 2027. Yes, Staff Comments T1.26.1 In collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions, identify and pursue funding for rail corridor Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing Staff continue to review and apply for funding to secure project funding. Yes, Staff Comments Goal T-2: Decrease delay, congestion, and vehicle miles travelled with a priority on our worst intersections and our peak commute times, including school traffic. T2.1.1 Implement computerized traffic management systems to improve traffic flow when feasible. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing upgraded its central management system servers. In 2026, the City intends to update communications systems and various Intelligent Transportation System modules to monitor and Yes, Staff Comments T2.1.2 Implement a program to monitor, coordinate, and optimize traffic signal timing a minimum of every two years along arterial and residential arterial streets. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing allows. Operations monitoring and timing optimization and adjustments are continually in progress; however, corridor specific optimization efforts are temporarily on hold due to staffing Yes, Staff Comments T2.2.1 Work in partnership with the Palo Alto TMA and Stanford University to aggregate data and realize measurable reductions in single- occupant vehicle commuting to and from Downtown and in the Stanford Research Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This program is ongoing. For FY26, Council allocated to the TMA $400K for citywide outreach. No Page 78 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T2.3.1 When adopting new CEQA significance thresholds for VMT for compliance with SB 743 (2013), adopt standards for vehicular LOS analysis for use in evaluating the consistency of a proposed project with the Comprehensive Plan, and also explore desired standards for MMLOS, which includes motor vehicle LOS, at signalized Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Pending No updates to report at this time. No T2.4.1 Revise protocols for reviewing office, commercial, and multi-family residential development proposals to evaluate multimodal level of service and identify gaps in the low stress bicycle and pedestrian Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Pending Level of stress analysis occurred as part of the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update. Next is to determine how that analysis can inform development review by staff. Yes, Staff Comments Goal T-3: Maintain an efficient roadway network for all users. T3.5.1 Continue to use best practices in roadway design that are consistent with complete streets principles and the Urban Forest Master Plan, focusing on bicycle and pedestrian safety and multi-modal uses. Consider opportunities to incorporate best practices from the National Association of City Transportation Officials guidelines for urban streets and bikeways, tailored to the Office of Transportation & Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing No updates to report at this time. No T3.5.2 Establish procedures for considering the effects of street design on emergency vehicle response time. Public Works & Palo Alto Police Department & Palo Alto Fire Continuous Task Standard Ongoing No changes No Page 79 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T3.10.1 Support increased public transit, traffic management and parking solutions to ensure safe, convenient access to and from the Stanford Shopping Center/ Medical Center area. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Partially Complete Park project was approved by the voters. Project partners are currently working on a cost-sharing agreement to finalize the design, secure permits, and develop construction documents. The Palo Alto TMA continues to provide Transportation Demand Management services (transit fare subsidies) to unbenefited employes at the Stanford Yes, Status and Staff Comments T3.10.2 Implement and monitor Development Agreement traffic mitigations at Stanford Medical Center. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing on time, results get incorporated into an Annual Report for Council. SUMC met its 2024-5 goal of No T3.10.3 Provide safe, convenient pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections between the Stanford Shopping Center/Medical Center areas and housing along the Sand Hill Road/Quarry Road corridors to Palo Alto Transit Center, Downtown Palo Alto, and Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Partially Complete The Quarry Road Transit Connection at El Camino Park project was approved by the voters. Project partners are currently working on a cost-sharing agreement to finalize the design, secure permits, and develop construction documents. Yes, Staff Comments T3.10.4 Pursue extension of Quarry Road for transit, pedestrians and bicyclists to access the Palo Alto Transit Center from El Camino Real. Also study the feasibility of another pedestrian and bicycle underpass of Caltrain at Everett Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing The Quarry Road Transit Connection at El Camino Park project was approved by the voters. Project partners are currently working on a cost-sharing agreement to finalize the design, secure permits, and develop construction documents. Yes, Status and Staff Comments T3.15.1 Undertake studies and outreach necessary to advance grade separation of Caltrain to become a “shovel ready” project and strongly advocate for adequate State, regional, and federal funding for design and Office of Transportation By 2022 Substantial Ongoing and recommendation of alternatives to the City Council for selection of Locally Preferred Alternatives. The project is currently advanced into Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Yes, Staff Comments T3.15.2 Conduct a study to evaluate the implications of grade separation on bicycle and pedestrian circulation. Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing bicycle and pedestrian circulation. This includes bicycle and pedestrian plan update which considers various project in progress and overall Yes, Staff Comments Page 80 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T3.17.1 Complete a Palo Alto Avenue crossing study to identify potential near-term safety and accessibility improvements. Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing currently in progress. Implementation request will be made to FRA after the completion of Yes, Staff Comments T3.17.2 Work with Caltrain to ensure that the rail tracks are safe and secure with adequate fencing and barriers. Office of Transportation By 2022 Substantial Ongoing Additional safety improvement including delineators, markers and lidar Rail Sentry system was installed at Churchill Avenue. Staff is continuing to work with railroad partner and VTA to secure additional funding to install Yes, Level of Effort and Staff Comments Goal T-4: Protect local streets that contribute to neighborhood character and provide a range of local transportation options. T4.2.1 Periodically evaluate residential areas for traffic impacts and use the results of that evaluation to prioritize traffic calming Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing Staff evaluates traffic calming requests on first come first serve bases. No T4.4.1 Use landscaping and other improvements to establish clear “gateways” at the points where the Oregon Expressway, University Avenue and Embarcadero Road transition Department of Public Works After 2027 Substantial Ongoing This is an ongoing effort. There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No Goal T-5: Encourage attractive, convenient, efficient and innovative parking solutions for all users. T5.1.1 Evaluate the need to update parking standards in the municipal code, based on local conditions, different users’ needs and baseline parking need. Allow the use of parking lifts for Office/R&D and multifamily Planning and Development Services and Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Ongoing In 2025, the City Council adopted modified parking standards in the expanded El Camino Real Focus area. Parking standards are also being evaluated as part of the ongoing Downtown Housing Plan. Yes, Staff Comments T5.1.2 Consider reducing parking requirements for retail and restaurant uses as a way to encourage new businesses and the use of alternative modes. Planning and Development Services 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete retail revitalization ordinance in December 2024. Staff is in process of developing a permanent retail revitalization ordinance. Staff presented code amendment options the Planning and Transportation Commission in October 2025 and Yes, Staff Comments T5.1.3 Work with stakeholders in each commercial center and employment district to monitor conditions and determine the appropriate timing for revisions to parking requirements. Development Services and Office of 2022-2027 Standard Partially Complete Retail revitalization efforts and preliminary Downtown Housing Plan work are advancing this program. No Page 81 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T5.1.4 Study the feasibility of unbundled parking for office, commercial, and multi-family residential developments (including senior housing developments) that are well- served by transit and demonstrated walking and Planning and Development Services and Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Partially Complete Preliminary Downtown Housing Plan and Housing Incentive Program work may advance this program. Housing Element Program 3.9B to examine parking requirements is underway and on schedule. Yes, Staff Comments T5.1.5 Consider reducing parking requirements for multi- family uses as a way to encourage new multi-family housing and the use of alternative modes, where reduction in parking would not impact the neighborhood. Planning and Development Services By 2022 N/A Complete Program and Affordable Housing Incentive Program was adopted by the City Council in March 2025. The City Council adopted an ordinance amending and expanding the El Camino Real Focus Area on May 27, 2025. These efforts included consideration of appropriate parking standards Yes, All T5.2.1 Use technology to help identify parking availability and make it easy to pay any Office of Transportation By 2022 Substantial Partially Complete options for improved permit and fee payment Yes, Staff Comments T5.2.2 Study and implement pricing strategies for public parking in commercial districts, taking into consideration both employee parking demand and the needs of retailers and customers. Use pricing to encourage short term parking on street, long term parking in parking garages, and the use of alternative Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Partially Complete Staff will present in October 2026 options for a pilot curb management pricing strategies in select Downtown parking facilities, on-street and in select city-owned parking lots. Yes, Staff Comments T5.2.3 Implement Council-adopted recommendations from the parking management study for the Downtown area, which address the feasibility of removing color-coded parking zones, and dynamic pricing and management policies to prioritize short-term parking spaces closest to the commercial core for customers, garage parking for employees, and Office of Transportation By 2022 Substantial Partially Complete Staff will present in October 2026 next steps for potential curb management strategies in select Downtown parking facilities, on-street and in select city-owned parking lots. Yes, Staff Comments T5.4.1 Explore incentives to encourage privately initiated shared parking among individual property owners when developments have excess parking that can be available for Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Pending Work has not commenced. No Page 82 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T5.8.1 Study the feasibility of retrofitting City- owned surface parking lots to implement best management practices for stormwater management and urban heat island mitigation, including green infrastructure, permeable pavement and reflective Department of Public Works By 2022 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program. There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No T5.8.2 Identify incentives to encourage the retrofit of privately owned surface parking areas to incorporate best management practices for stormwater management and urban heat island mitigation as well as incentives for the provision of publicly accessible pavement Department of Public Works By 2022 Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T5.8.3 Update City requirements regarding trees and other landscaping that capture and filter stormwater within surface parking lots to Department of Public Works Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program. There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No T5.11.1 Coordinate with neighborhood groups and local businesses and other stakeholders to evaluate the need for a residential parking permit program in areas without existing Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program. There are no substantial actions to report at this time. No T5.12.1 Work with employers, merchants, schools, and community service providers, to identify ways to provide more bicycle parking, including e-bike parking with charging stations, near existing shops, services and Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program via 311 requests for parking in the public Right-of-Ways and through coordination with the Safe Routes to School program. No T5.12.2 Install secure electronic bike lockers such as the BikeLink system, at high theft locations, including transit stations and parking Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No T5.12.3 Assess the need to provide additional bicycle parking in City-owned parking lots and Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program via 311 requests for parking in the public Right-of-Ways. No Goal T-6: Provide a safe environment for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on Palo Alto streets. Page 83 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T6.1.1 Follow the principles of the Safe Routes to School program to implement traffic safety measures that focus on Safe Routes to work, shopping, downtown, community services, parks, and schools, including all designated Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing Bicycle network planning was done as part of the development of the 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update. In addition, the City adopted a Safety Action Plan in 2025 to adopt the Safe System Approach to roadway design. Yes, Staff Comments T6.1.2 Develop, distribute and aggressively promote maps and apps showing safe routes to work, shopping, community services, parks and schools within Palo Alto in collaboration with stakeholders, including PAUSD, major employers, TMAs, local Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program. The Palo Alto bike route map was recently updated (2025) and is posted on the City website. School Walk and Roll Maps and the Walk and Roll to Libraries Map are posted online, updated as needed, and distributed at libraries, schools, and community events. No T6.1.3 Address pedestrian safety along Alma Street between Embarcadero Road and Lytton Office of Transportation By 2022 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. No T6.1.4 Address pedestrian safety on shared-use paths through the use of signs, pavement markings, and outreach to users, Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T6.2.1 Regularly collect severity and location data on roadway collisions for all modes of travel, including fatalities and severe injuries, and use this data to make roadway design decisions. In collaboration with Santa Clara County, develop an up-to-date, public Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T6.4.1 Consider the Adopted School Commute Corridors Network and adopted “Walk and Roll” maps when reviewing development applications and making land use and transportation planning decisions. Incorporate these requirements into City Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T6.4.2 Establish standards and procedures for maintaining safe bicycling routes, including signage for warnings and detours during Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing The Traffic Control Plan Guidelines were updated in 2016 and are regularly reviewed. No Page 84 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T6.4.3 In collaboration with PAUSD, provide adult crossing guards at school crossings that Police Department Continuous Task Significant Complete Two intersections added to the contract in 2024 per Council direction. and Staff T6.6.1 Periodically evaluate safety on roadways and at intersections and enhance conditions through the use of signal technology and physical changes. Consider the construction of traffic circles for improved intersection Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing In 2025, the City Council adopted the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan that provides strategies for eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2035, a date chosen by Council. Yes, Staff Comments T6.6.2 Continue to provide educational programs for children and adults, in partnership with community-based educational organizations, to promote the safe walking and safe use of bicycles, including the City-sponsored bicycle education programs in the public schools and the bicycle traffic school program for Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T6.6.3 Work with PAUSD and employers to promote roadway safety for all users, including motorized alternatives to cars and bikes such as mopeds and e-bikes, through educational programs for children and Office of Transportation Continuous Task Significant Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No T6.6.4 Complete a mobility and safety study for downtown Palo Alto, looking at ways to improve circulation and safety for all modes. Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete funded Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan that identified a High Injury Network and systemic transportation network changes to Yes, Staff Comments T6.6.5 Identify and construct safety improvements for pedestrian underpasses, including on Office of Transportation After 2027 Substantial Pending Work has not commenced No Page 85 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T6.6.6 Improve pedestrian crossings by creating protected areas and better pedestrian and traffic visibility. Use a toolbox including bulb outs, small curb radii, high visibility crosswalks, and landscaping. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing funded Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan that identified a High Injury Network and systemic transportation network changes to improve safety for all road users citywide. It includes a toolbox of roadway safety strategies. In addition, the City's Draft 2026 Bike/Ped Plan Update includes Pedestrian Districts and a toolbox of improvements to install in these high-pedestrian Yes, Staff Comments T6.6.7 Establish a program to educate residents to keep sidewalks clear of parked cars, especially on narrow local streets in neighborhoods with rolled curbs. Survey for Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Pending Work has not commenced. A rolled curb parking flyer is available on the City website. No T6.7.1 Evaluate the performance of safety improvements and identify methods to Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing This is an ongoing program, no updates to report at this time. No Goal T-7: Provide mobility options that allow people who are transit dependent to reach their destinations. T7.1.1 Expand transportation opportunities for transit- dependent riders by supporting discounts for taxi fares, rideshare services, and transit, by coordinating transit systems to be shared by multiple senior housing developments, and by maintaining a database of volunteer drivers, and other transit options. Office of Transportation 2022-2027 Significant Partially Complete operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto. This pilot project provides transit service to most of Palo Alto on weekdays from 7am to 7pm. Fares for disabled, low income, and senior riders are $2, and all other fares are $4. The service offers free rides to teens ages 13 to 18 years old, specific Palo Alto destinations identified as supporting teen Yes, Staff Comments T7.1.2 Coordinate with social service agencies and transit agencies to fill gaps in existing transportation routes and services accessible to transit-dependent riders no matter their means and design new bus routes that enable them to access those services. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing operating electric and hybrid vehicles in Palo Alto. This pilot project provides transit service to most of Palo Alto on weekdays from 7am to 7pm. Fares for disabled, low income, and senior riders are $2, and all other fares are $4. The service offers free rides to teens ages 13 to 18 years old, specific Pal Alto destinations identified as supporting teen Yes, Staff Comments T7.1.3 Pursue expanded evening and night time bus service to enhance mobility for all users Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Pending Service Plan as post-pandemic transit funding is Yes, Staff Comments Page 86 of 86 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS, 2025 Program Number Program Text Lead Department Completion Date at Comp Plan Level of Effort to Complete Completion Status Staff Comments Changes from 2024 T8.1.1 Continue to participate in regional efforts to develop technological solutions that make alternatives to the automobile more convenient. Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Ongoing completed by AC Transit. The draft Bay Area Transit Priority Policy for Roadways by MTC seeks to improve the transit rider experience by Yes, Staff Comments T8.3.1 Advocate for provision of a new southbound entrance ramp to Highway 101 from San Antonio Road, in conjunction with the closure of the southbound Charleston Road on-ramp at the Rengstorff Avenue Office of Transportation By 2022 Standard Ongoing With grant funding, VTA is leading work effort to identify and analyze project alternatives. Public engagement is forthcoming. No T8.7.1 Work with regional transportation providers to improve connections between Palo Alto and the San Francisco International Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Office of Transportation Continuous Task Standard Pending No updates to report No T8.8.1 Identify and improve bicycle connections to/from neighboring communities in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to support local trips that cross city boundaries. Also advocate for reducing barriers to bicycling and walking at freeway interchanges, expressway intersections, and railroad grade Office of Transportation Continuous Task Substantial Ongoing Caltrans recently (2025) installed a separated bike lane along El Camino Real, a regional road, connecting to neighboring jurisdictions, creating one continuous path. Yes, Staff Comments Page 1 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 1.1A Amend the Comprehensive Plan and zoning districts as needed for properties identified to meet the City’s RHNA obligations. The amendments include changes to allow increased residential densities shown in Appendix D in developments and relevant development standards to accommodate increased density, and modifications to allowable uses to permit multi-family residential uses where it is not currently allowed. Examples of possible changes include adjustments to building height, lot coverage, floor area ratios, ground floor landscaping requirements, and parking, as discussed in Chapter 4, Analysis of Land Use Controls. This also includes zoning updates to create the El Camino Real Focus Area, which would allow up to 4.0 FAR and 85 feet in height in exchange for the provision of 20 percent inclusionary housing on site. Located between Page Mill Road and Matadero Avenue, this location has excellent access to services, shopping, California Avenue, jobs, Stanford, and transit. The rezone/upzoning shall include the following provisions of Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i) for specified sites accommodating lower incomes: (1) By-right development of multi-family developments in which 20 percent or more of units are affordable to lower-income households; (2) Accommodation of at least 16 units per site; (3) Minimum density of 20 units per acre; (4) Because 50 percent of the lower-income need cannot be accommodated on sites designated for residential use only, a portion shall be accommodated on sites zoned for mixed uses that allow 100 percent residential use and require that residential use occupy at least 50 percent of the total floor area of a mixed-use project. The rezoning includes the following requirements for Plan or zoning designation of 291 properties located in commercial, industrial, or residential zoning districts, which together will generate a realistic yield of 4,063 housing units. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. Page 2 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 1.1A.i For the housing opportunity site located at the corner of Pasteur Drive and Sand Hill Road and the adjoining property at 1100 Welch Road, as an alternative to the State Density Bonus law, amend zoning regulations to allow approximately net new 425 units up to 85 feet in height; redevelopment of the Welch Road property shall comply with the replacement housing provisions of the Housing Crisis Act, which will substantially Plan or zoning designation of 291 properties located in commercial, industrial, or residential zoning districts, which together will generate a realistic yield of 4,063 housing units. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. Camino Real (McDonald’s), as an alternative to the State Density Bonus law and as part of the El Camino Real Focus Area, amend zoning regulations to allow at least 144 housing units with a maximum height of 85 feet; allow a minimum of 315 housing units if combined with an adjacent property, and require 20 percent Plan or zoning designation of 291 properties located in commercial, industrial, or residential zoning districts, which together will generate a realistic yield of 4,063 housing units. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. Camino Real, as an alternative to the State Density Bonus law and as part of the El Camino Real Focus Area, allow up to 200 housing units, up to a 4:1 floor area ratio (FAR) with a 20 percent inclusionary housing requirement. Commercial office approved or permitted on this property is inclusive of the total floor area Plan or zoning designation of 291 properties located in commercial, industrial, or residential zoning districts, which together will generate a realistic yield of 4,063 housing units. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. family residential housing with a density of 90 dwelling units per acre for properties nearest Bayshore Freeway and generally bounded by East Charleston Road and Loma Verde Avenue. This action will require additional changes to the related development standards to accommodate higher-density development. Examples of specific changes to development standards are sites in the designated area, including the already identified housing inventory sites, to allow for development at approximately 90 dwelling units per acre. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. actively promote sites available for lower- and moderate-income housing development to potential developers, private and non-profit organizations, and other interested persons. Post information on the City’s website and update as necessary to maintain accurate information. website by June 2024 and update annually, or more often if needed. for very-low income, 896 units for low income, 1,013 units for moderate income, and 2,621 above-moderate households during the planning period. Operations. The City maintains an updated inventory of housing sites and continues to communicate availability of site for lower- and moderate-income housing Page 3 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 1.1D Provide technical assistance and information on parcels available for lower-income developments to private or non-profit housing developers. Technical assistance includes land development counseling by staff planners. program by December 2024 and set/publish regular hours for assistance on the City’s for very-low income, 896 units for low- income households during the planning period. Operations. City staff regularly provide technical assistance to developers. institutions to educate them on legislation (SB 4) that streamlines the residential development process for religious institutions, and funding opportunities for this type of development. Because the outreach, engagement, and site design will take time, the City anticipates that the majority of production will happen during the second half of the planning period. To track program implementation, monitor faith-based community interest and production. By 2027, halfway through the planning period, if less than 35 percent of the Quantified Objective (i.e., 48 affordable housing units) has been entitled, update the Site Inventory to identify new opportunities to achieve the Quantified and then annually. sites owned by faith based institutions during the planning period initiated discussions with interested faith-based institutions about SB 4 and potential development opportunities Program 1.2: Site Inventory Monitoring Program developments that have been submitted and acted upon. every April. the Annual Progress Report to HCD. Operations. The City maintains a regularly developments that have been submitted and acted upon. inventory annually and report findings in housing element progress report; correct any deficiency within 180 days if identified. of reserve housing inventory sites to remain compliant with State law. In the event the City falls short of that requirement, it has committed to adding or rezoning additional properties within Operations. City staff monitor the status of the sites inventory to ensure a sufficient number of reserve sites. sites available for lower- and moderate-income housing development to potential developers, private and non- profit organizations, and other interested persons and every April. annually with potential developers about lower- and moderate income housing sites. Operations. City staff continues to discuss housing sites with interested parties. Program 1.3: Site Used in Previous Housing Cycle Page 4 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 1.3A The City shall rezone or amend its Municipal Code to allow by-right approval on non-vacant sites included in one previous housing element inventory and on vacant sites included in two previous housing elements and designated for lower-income housing, provided that the proposed housing development consists of at least 20 development standards for qualifying sites to enable a projected realistic housing yield of 390 housing units. Comprehensive Plan update were adopted by City Council in November 2023. Program 1.4: City-owned Land Lots and Downtown Housing Plan Page 5 of 29 parking lots identified in Appendix D for redevelopment shall include replacement public parking and provide 100% affordable housing units serving households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or for workforce housing for City employees and Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) employees. The City will prepare a request for proposals to solicit interest in a public/private partnership for redevelopment of one or more sites in the City’s University Avenue Downtown area. The City will comply with the provisions of the Surplus Lands Act, ideally by using the streamlined provisions for affordable housing dispositions under Government Code Section 37364. approach to developing these lots. An RFI was issued in 2023 with the intent to select a development partner in 2024 and solicit feedback from community partners. The City will assist its development partner in securing tax credits and other financing, with the goal of awarding construction contracts on both the housing project and replacement public parking in 2026. Based on the results of the initial effort, the City will issue one or more additional RFIs or RFPs for any remaining units no later than 2026, with the goal of selecting development partners in 2027. The City will coordinate with development partners and community partners, to ensure units are entitled during the planning period. The City anticipates that the majority of production will happen during the second half of the planning period. The City will monitor progress during the planning period. If the City is not on track to meet the Quantified Objective by 2027, halfway through the planning period, the City will remove these sites and identify alternate sites with zoning sufficient to accommodate any shortfall of units, likely resulting from the Downtown Housing Plan by December 31, 2027. Any additional selected sites will meet the requirements of Government the initial RFI process, with the intent to develop the remaining 240 units that can be accommodated on City-owned sites through one or more separate efforts to follow during the planning period into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Alta Housing in June 2025 and anticipates a formal project application submission in 2026. Page 6 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 1.4B Upon completion of the Project Homekey project, the City anticipates that sufficient transitional housing capacity to serve Palo Alto’s needs will be available. If additional capacity for interim or transitional housing is required, the City will examine City owned parcels and other sites based on availability, size, access to services and related metrics. If additional parcel(s) are identified, pursue partnerships and funding needed, complete site identification within 180 days of identification of need. and formation of public/private partnership; provide transitional housing opportunities for 75 or more beds during the planning cycle. completion anticipated early 2026. City staff are monitoring progress. Program 1.5: Stanford University Lands residential uses in the Research Park zone district, which is specific for the Stanford Research Park, except for properties subject to or impacted by the City’s hazardous materials ordinance. Sites included in Appendix D will have the Conditional Use requirement removed under Program 1.1. 2025. constraint that may encourage greater residential uses in the Stanford Research Park. update to remove the CUP for residential uses within the RP and RP5 zones except for sites that are subject to or impacted by the City's hazardous waste ordinance was adopted by Council in multi-family housing opportunities within the Stanford Research Park, including consideration of a new neighborhood along Foothill Expressway. Identify locations suitable for housing and mixed-use development and zoning modifications and housing incentives as appropriate for consideration in the Stanford University, Simon Properties, and other stakeholders prior to December 31, 2025. holder are receptive to future residential development, establish a memorandum of understanding with appropriate stakeholders that identify the location and amount of future housing at these locations by the end of the planning initiated the conversation to identify housing opportunity sites in Stanford-owned lands specifically in the Research Park in fall 2025. Simon Properties for possible residential redevelopment opportunities at the Stanford Shopping Center for consideration in the Seventh Cycle Housing Element Update. Stanford University, Simon Properties, and other stakeholders prior to December 31, 2025. holder are receptive to future residential development, establish a memorandum of understanding with appropriate stakeholders that identify the location and amount of future housing at these locations by the end of the planning initiated the conversation with representatives from Stanford on the possible residential redevelopment at the Stanford Shopping Center in fall 2025. PROGRAM 2: AFFORDABLE HOUSING Program 2.1: Affordable Housing Development Page 7 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 2.1A Use funds available through the City’s residential and commercial affordable housing fund to provide gap funding for qualifying affordable housing projects. Housing funds are derived from development impact fees, in-lieu inclusionary fees and proceeds from a local business tax approved by the voters in November 2022. The City will continue to seek funding sources, including supporting the ongoing development of the Bay Area Housing Financing Authority (BAHFA). balances and if sufficient funds warrant, prepare a Notice of Funding Availability. The fund balance will vary over time based on development activity and for the business tax, first collection is anticipated to start no sooner than January anticipates it would generate approximately twenty million dollars ($20 M) for use toward affordable housing and homelessness projects. Based on this projection, the City would expect to be able to support gap funding for the production of 55 affordable housing units during the planning cycle or support other housing priorities. Operations. The City regularly monitors available funds and funding opportunities. adjust the residential and commercial housing development impact fee as appropriate, to support affordable housing production, while ensuring that the fee is set appropriately to maintain project feasibility. As part of this study, the City will engage local developers and building industry stakeholders to gain feedback on impact fees and will incorporate feedback December 31, 2025 with implementation of adjusted impact fees, if needed, by January 2026. necessary to support continued contribution to the City’s affordable housing fund without burdening housing production with excessive fees that cannot be supported by the City’s development standards. RFP in May 2025 and expects Council approval for a consultant contract to perform this work in December 15, 2025. affordable housing development opportunities with emphasis on promoting housing choices that serve the needs of special needs populations, including seniors, homeless, female-headed households, large families, low-income, and/or persons with disabilities. Opportunities along Alma Street, Embarcadero Road northeast of Highway 101, and the South Ventura neighborhood should be prioritized to provide additional opportunities where special needs populations are located. Meet annually throughout the meetings with housing developers to discuss affordable housing opportunities. partners at least three affordable housing opportunity sites and facilitate project approval and permitting to realize implementation. Operations. Staff meets with interested parties to identify affordable housing opportunities which can serve the needs of special needs populations. funding opportunities for affordable housing projects. Disseminate information on funding opportunities on the City’s website and/or to potential developers during technical assistance meetings and meetings with housing developers. meetings with housing developers. for very-low income, and 896 units for low-income households during the planning period. Operations. The City continually shares information about affordable housing funding opportunities with Program 2.2: Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Page 8 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 2.2A Continue to require development of three or more net- new residential units to provide at least fifteen (15 percent) of those units as inclusionary units at below market rates for ownership housing or pay a fee toward the City’s affordable housing fund. ownership housing stock will be deed- restricted to affordable housing (two- thirds at 100 percent AMI and one-third at 120 percent AMI), except in instances where an in-lieu payment may be accepted. The City will collect in-lieu payments for new multi-family rental housing based on project floor area times a dollar amount set by the City’s fee schedule, currently $24.52; payments will be used to support qualifying affordable housing projects. Some rental home builders may elect to provide inclusionary units to qualify for the State Density Bonus, in such instances no additional in- Operations. Per the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the City continues to require developments of three or more net-new residential units to provide at least fifteen percent of units as BMR inclusionary units. prepared by Strategic Economics and research a tiered inclusionary housing requirement for ownership and rental housing where market conditions support a higher inclusionary rate; establish requirements for lower income units at a reduced inclusionary requirement based on feasibility findings and discussion with developers and community members. implement recommendations by June 30, 2026. City Council with options to modify the City’s inclusionary requirements. If supported, enact municipal code changes to implement changes. Implementation of this objective may have the effect of modifying the quantified objective in A above. in the scope of the fee study project initiated at the end of 2025. The project team began work after the consultant contract was approved on December 15, 2025. The project includes tasks to update the BMR program report, perform required research and, make recommendations to Council (as appropriate) by June 30, affordability of income-restricted ownership units for the life of the project (exempting certain affordable projects taking advantage of tax credit financing). Once amended, conduct outreach with home builders and 2028. other stakeholders and draft an ordinance to extend income restrictions in accordance with the implementing objective. Page 9 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 2.2D Review the City's Below Market Rate rental procedures for households who exceed the maximum income limit during their tenancy. Update rental procedures to ensure reasonable transition time for households whose incomes increase but end up disqualifying households from deed restricted housing. [Note: this can only apply to units in the City’s BMR program, 100 percent affordable projects may have other lender- 2025. input from rental community to ensure that affordable housing units are occupied by qualified individuals. identified in fall 2025 to amend procedures. Review in progress. PROGRAM 3: CONSTRAINTS Program 3.1: Fee Waivers and Adjustments staff costs associated with the processing of an affordable housing planning application, except for directly related consultant supported costs. December 2024 approximately $20,000 per affordable housing application and processed for a planning entitlement. Municipal Fee Schedule outlines a Planning Application Fee Waiver for 100% Affordable Housing implications that the park fee, may have on housing production; adjust fees as appropriate to enable a reasonable return on investment and ensure sufficient fee collection to support City services. Complete additional study by December 2025. If study demonstrates that park fees are acting as a constraint on housing production, amend fee schedule by studies by September 2024. Complete additional study by 2025. Amend fee schedule by September 2026. for this work in May 2025. Work began at the end of 2025. Any recommended changes to the park land dedication fees will be approved by City Council by September 2026. to convert existing park, community center, and library development impact fees that are applied on a per unit basis to a per square foot basis. Complete additional study by December 2025. If study demonstrates that development impact fees are acting as a constraint on housing production, amend fee schedule or modify studies by September 2024. Complete additional study by 2025. Amend fee schedule by September 2026. completed in 2024. Project team began work on additional analysis as part of a fee study and update project initiated at the end of 2025. Program 3.2: Monitor Constraints to Housing Page 10 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.2A Monitor new local policy initiatives for effectiveness in combatting identified constraints to housing development. implementation of required edits once during the planning period, by January 2027. Operations. The City continually monitors policy initiatives and their potential impact on housing development. Any recommended changes to the park land dedication fees will be approved by City procedural changes are being considered by the Planning and Transportation Commission and City Council, the City shall prepare an analysis in the accompanying staff report detailing how the regulation may impact housing production, if at all, and provide recommended solutions to address those impacts. implementation of required edits once during the planning period, by January 2027. Operations. An analysis on the potential impact on housing production is included for relevant Planning and Transportation Commission and City Council Code standards for potential constraints to housing projects and recommend changes annually, as appropriate, to enhance the feasibility of affordable housing. implementation of required edits once during the planning period, by January 2027. Operations. The City continually monitors the application of the Municipal Code to identify potential constraints related to affordable housing Program 3.3: Affordable Housing Development Incentives housing incentive program to apply to all housing opportunity sites identified in the Housing Element and zoned for commercial, industrial or multi-family residential use; research potential AHIP regulations for religious institution sites located in the R1 district with a December 31, 2024 comprehensive plan as necessary to extend the provision of affordable housing incentive program to sites in the housing inventory and codify additional incentives described herein. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in Page 11 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.3B Amend the affordable housing overlay (incentive program) regulations to allow housing projects to achieve a residential floor area ratio of 2.4:1.0 without requiring commercial floor area (except where required on University and California Avenues). The City will modify AHIP development and parking standards commensurate with FAR increases, and, for housing projects income restricted to 60 percent of the area median income level or below, allow up to sixty (60) December 31, 2024 comprehensive plan as necessary to extend the provision of affordable housing incentive program to sites in the housing inventory and codify additional incentives described herein. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in March 2025. to State density bonus law and develop summary materials to promote the use of density bonuses. December 31, 2024 comprehensive plan as necessary to extend the provision of affordable housing incentive program to sites in the housing inventory and codify additional incentives described herein. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in housing development projects. Implement a procedure that prioritizes affordable housing projects for staff resources and, if applicable, hearing dates, above other projects, regardless of submission date. processing can be viewed as a constraint to affordable development. The City aims to complete the processing of planning entitlements for affordable housing projects exempt from environmental review within 90 days from application Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in March 2025. Program 3.4: Housing Incentive Program (HIP) approved objective standards shall be administratively reviewed with one courtesy meeting before the Architectural Review Board. instructions by December 2024. desired review schedule, track application processing timelines and number of applications appealed to Council; use data to inform future modifications to the HIP program. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in specific expanded development standards, as an alternative to state density bonus provisions. Reduce barriers by removing Planning Director discretion to define applicable standards in each instance. amendments by December 31, 2024. comprehensive plan to codify implementing objective with the goal of encouraging the development of approximately 550 units over the planning period. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in Page 12 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.4C Allow for sites subject to the City’s retail preservation ordinance – except in the ground floor (GF) and retail (R) combining districts and strategic locations generally depicted in the draft South El Camino Real Design Guidelines – to have a reduction in the amount of retail replacement floor area needed for redevelopment and waive the retail preservation requirement for identified amendments by December 31, 2024. comprehensive plan to codify implementing objective with the goal of encouraging the development of approximately 550 units over the planning period. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in March 2025. multi-family residential districts (RM-20, RM-30, and R- 40).as well as the ROLM and GM district focus area The Housing Incentive Program development standards shall be amended to increase height and floor area allowances for housing projects; reduce parking requirements to match or improve upon state density bonus, and adjustment to other development standards amendments by December 31, 2024. comprehensive plan to codify implementing objective with the goal of encouraging the development of approximately 550 units over the planning period. Transportation Commission recommended approval of the ordinance in December 2024. The City Council adopted the ordinance in March 2025. Real Focus Area (adopted in 2023) to incentivize housing production at appropriate locations. Increase building height and floor area ratios and apply other objective standards, such as transitional height restrictions, to address single family zoning district adjacencies. The proposed standards will be an amendments by June 30, 2025. encouraging development of approximately 500 units over the planning period. ordinance expanding the boundaries of the El Camino Real Focus Area and amending the regulations on May 27, 2025. Program 3.5: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Facilitation ADUs and JADUs to promote, educate, and assist homeowners with developing ADUs/JADUs. and maintain annually thereafter. over the planning period. Operations. An updated version of the City Summary Guide to ADUs and JADUs resources on City’s website on building ADUs and JADUs. Target outreach to property owners in neighborhoods designated as racially concentrated areas of affluence to promote housing mobility for lower- and moderate-income households. Provide workshops and materials in English, Spanish, and website by December 2024 and facilitate one workshop annually in multiple languages. the planning period, with a goal of at least 128 (25%) of these to be in neighborhoods with higher median incomes. Operations. Resources on building ADUs and JADUs were published on the City's website in 2025. Staff is available to provide information as needed. Page 13 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.5C In accordance with AB 1332, and in coordination with Santa Clara County’s ongoing efforts, develop a program for pre-approved standards for ADU foundation plans or prefabricated plans. 2025 and annually inform residents and developers of available plans. the planning period, with a goal of at least 128 (25%) of these to be in neighborhoods with higher median review process are completed. ADU production and application review timelines; meet with ADU stakeholders and review application processing performance to identify potential impediments and make adjustments as needed. at least once every two years starting in 2024; prepare information reports bi- annually. findings to facilitate construction of 512 ADUs over the planning period, with a goal of at least 128 (25 percent) of these to be in neighborhoods with higher 750 sq. ft. to utilize per-square-foot methodology, likely reducing fee applied to ADUs. schedule by September 2024. similarly sized ADUs to increase the supply of affordable housing in higher opportunity areas 2024, City Council adopted an ordinance realigning impact fees for ADUs to utilize per-square-foot law and submit to HCD 2023. If further amendments are made to state ADU law, amend ordinance within 6 months to ensure continued compliance with ADU law. complies with State law. ordinance was approved and adopted by the City Council on June 17, 2025 and became effective on July 17, 2025. Staff sent the final ordinance to HCD on July 16, two years to determine if assumptions made in Housing Element are accurate. Prepare and circulate survey of ADUs to determine affordability levels and determine where any improvements can be made to the process and whether non-governmental constraints to construction of ADUs, such as financing and construction costs, are restricting development. If assumptions are not met, and depending on the results of the survey, take additional actions, which could include additional public outreach efforts, modifications to process, pre-approved plans, additional zoning flexibility, ADU incentives, financial assistance, and at least once every two years starting in 2024. Review ADU trends every two years starting in January 2025. If assumptions are not met, take actions within six months of receiving results to increase ADU production and ensure that the City continues to have adequate housing sites. prepare bi-annual report documenting findings to promote income integration and increase the supply of affordable housing in higher opportunity areas reports are published related to production and review timelines. Program 3.6: Expedited Project Review Page 14 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.6A Amend the Municipal Code to exempt housing projects from Architectural Review to the extent they comply with the City’s objective design standards, requiring only one study session or courtesy review by the Architectural Review Board. Clarify staff-level approval process for ministerial and by-right reviews. 2024. adopted an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to exempt housing projects from Architectural Review to the extent that they comply with the City's objective design standards process for early review by the ARB (within 45-60 days of submittal), even if application is not yet complete. 2024. of planning entitlements for housing projects exempt from environmental review within 90 City-processing days from application completeness. projects subject to Architectural Review are reviewed within 45-60 days by the ARB. As noted in Programs 3.6(A) and (D), the City has also developed streamlining paths to limit the number of Architectural Review hearing to which consultation services for new housing developments. meeting for up to 120 minutes for any implemented as of June 30, Review Board, limit the number of hearings before the ARB to a maximum of two meetings. 2024 family housing projects to two hearings before the City’s ARB unless additional review is agreed upon by the home builder and City; document the City’s amendments was adopted by the City Council in January 2025. Program 3.7: Objective Design Standards for SOFA to accommodate future residential development at design standards by development proposed for the SOFA area. initiated in Q4 2025. Program 3.8: Zoning Ordinance Monitoring provisions of current state law as specified in Program 6.5. 2023 with state law. was amended in May of 2024 to ensure compliance Page 15 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 3.8B Review future adopted changes in state law and adopt additional zoning ordinance changes as required to comply with state law. of each year, review adopted changes in state law effective January 1 of the next year and adopt additional ordinance changes as required to comply with state law. This program would continue to be implemented on an ongoing basis through the remainder of the planning period as state law is with state law. Operations. Staff regularly monitors changes in State law. Program 3.9: Conversion of Commercial Uses to Mixed-Use Development floor area allowances or other commercial incentives at strategic locations to shift the economic benefit of Municipal Code by December 31, 2025 sites with existing commercial uses. options to the Policy & Services Committee in other stakeholders to assess the feasibility of marketing different housing typologies without on-site parking (paid through an in-lieu fee) and the implications for City parking resources. Findings will be presented to the City Council along with options on how to proceed, including the potential extension of the University Avenue In-Lieu Parking program to residential projects and the creation of an in-lieu parking program for the Council by December 31, 2025 with amendments to municipal code by December 31, 2026. to City Council on December 15, 2025. No amendments are required at this time. PROGRAM 4: CONSERVATION Program 4.1: Replacement Housing by state law. Amend the City’s municipal code to require all sites listed in the housing element, all projects utilizing density bonuses, and all projects demolishing residential dwelling units to meet the replacement housing requirements of state law contained in housing element law, density bonus law, law for all development projects subject to replacement housing requirements. Adopt ordinance as part of planned rezonings by January 31, replacement housing obligations. amendments were adopted by the City Council in January 2025. Program 4.2: Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Page 16 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 4.2A Annually communicate with renters through direct mailing to multi-family apartment buildings and through the City’s website, resources available to renters, including expectations for housing quality and steps to take for suspected substandard housing thereafter. all renters by mail, and post online, implement best outreach approaches to communicate with renters. with additional tenant resources in December 2025. First mailers sent in Winter 2025/2026. housing received by the City’s Code Enforcement Program, staff will provide information to the resident or homeowner about the City’s Rehabilitation Program and conduct residential code inspections to determine if the property is substandard in accordance with PAMC 16.40.020 and the state Housing Code. If the property is substandard, the City will begin code enforcement received, conduct code inspections of all reported units, provide access to relevant information, and, when necessary, connect the complainant with mediation services offered by the City through a contract provider, or undertake enforcement action, as appropriate. Operations. The City responds to complaints received as appropriate and partners with a non-profit service provider to offer mediation services. awareness of housing resources, fair housing workshops, and tenant protection. Specifically, the City will conduct at least one fair housing workshop annually for community-based organizations that serve residents and housing providers in areas of the City with the highest number of substandard housing complaints to Code Enforcement. Non-profit partners provide fair housing information and advice to first workshop to occur by December 2024. increase the awareness of support for tenant protections with the goal of reaching at least five new households annually. The City will engage with community-based organizations to gauge the effectiveness of the workshops. If new households are not reached, City will increase outreach efforts. Operations. The City held an Affordable Housing and Housing Resources Fair on May 17, 2025. The City also held workshops to provide housing resources throughout the year, in part through contract with non- rentals in all areas of the City to ensure housing stock is used for long-term rentals. Strategies to evaluate include prohibiting short-term rentals (no less than 30 days allowed), limiting the number of days the unit can be used for short-term rentals, prohibiting short-term rentals in all multi-unit dwellings, allowing for short- term rentals only if the property is the owner’s primary residence, and benchmarking the number of short-term rentals allowed to no more than a specific percentage rentals in 2025 and determine impact on City housing supply. Adopt ordinance by July 1, 2027 to limit short- term rentals as required to minimize impacts on properties available for long- term use. initiated in Q4 2025. Page 17 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 4.2E The City will evaluate the feasibility of adding regulations to incentivize the use of housing units for residential purposes to support retention of housing stock. rentals in 2025 and determine impact on City housing supply. Adopt ordinance by July 1, 2027 to limit short- term rentals as required to minimize impacts on properties available for long- regulations limiting short-term rentals. initiated in Q4 2025. Program 4.3: Home Rehabilitation organizations to assist qualifying low-income homeowners with home rehabilitation projects. Operations. The City continues to partner with home rehabilitation organizations to support home repair needs of low- about opportunities for services, such as RV parking and rental assistance regarding mediation. December 2026. The City’s partnership with home rehabilitation organizations is increase the awareness of support for home rehabilitation with the goal of reaching at least five new households the City’s Rehabilitation Program; seek additional funding to supplement CDBG funding to expand the program and recipients to households above low- income levels. for City’s Rehabilitation Program. with the CBDG program, with the goal of providing funding to support the rehabilitation of at least five homes annually Operations. The City continues to partner with home rehabilitation organizations to support home repair needs of low- income Palo Alto homeowners and monitors availability of funds to support households at other Page 18 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 4.3D City will conduct increased outreach to increase awareness of CDBG funds and availability of said funds. The City will conduct one CDBG workshop annually to disseminate information regarding program requirements and availability of funds. The City will also update their website annually with information on the program. first workshop to occur by December 2024 and website updated after adoption of each CDBG budget. increase the use of available CDBG funds with the goal of supporting the rehabilitation of at least 5 homes annually. Market home rehabilitation program opportunities as part of Housing Resources Fair. Continue to update the new Housing Portal on the City’s website. Operations. The City conducts annual outreach and workshops to increase awareness of availability of CDBG funds. A CDBG pre- proposal conference occurred on November 14, 2025 for those interested in the notice of funding availability issued by the Program 4.4: Seismic Retrofit program to strengthen regulations and require seismic upgrades of vulnerable housing stock through a combination of mandatory provisions and voluntary incentives. outreach in 2025, complete by 2026. advance implementation objective, including a compliance schedule for approximately 130 soft-story multi-family buildings in Palo Alto located near Downtown, Midtown and the Ventura neighborhood, along California Avenue, College Terrace, San Antonio Road, and team began work on ordinance and program update in May 2025. The update is expected to be completed in 2026, with phased implementation. Program 4.5: Encourage Local Hiring list of local labor unions and apprenticeship programs on City’s website and encourage developers and 2026. PROGRAM 5: AT-RISK HOUSING Program 5.1: Preservation of At-Risk Housing conversion to market rate units during the planning period and seek to preserve these affordable units at their existing affordability levels. conversion to market-rate to preserve affordability for extremely low and very low income households. Operations. The City continually monitors status of units at high risk of tenants of low-income deed restricted housing units of the state requirement to notify affected households about the termination of the affordability restrictions at period, once in 2024 and again in 2028. owners as specified. completed. Second mailing scheduled for 2028. Page 19 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 5.1C Inform property owners of their obligation to comply with noticing requirements stipulated under state law to ensure that qualified nonprofit entities from the State’s qualified entities list are informed of the opportunity to acquire the affordable property and that tenants are informed about their rights and potential resources. owner three years prior to potential project conversion. Provide follow-up with contacts one years and six months prior to conversion if property owner fails to notified of acquisition opportunities and to ensure tenants are aware of the impending changes. Operations. Staff continually monitors affordable units that are at-risk of conversion and will send notice as necessary. property is scheduled for conversion, contact property owner regarding funding availability. If the property owner intends to sell the property encourage sale to a qualified non-profit entity. years prior to potential project conversion whether funding is available to preserve the affordability profit entity. Operations. Staff continually monitors affordable units that are at-risk of conversion. of 4230 Terman Drive (Terman Apartments) with 72 affordable housing units at risk of conversion to market rate units during the housing cycle to explore opportunities for continued affordability. At present, the owners have no intention to sell the project or transfer the affordable units out of the Section 8 contract, based on correspondence with a HUD are at risk of conversion. with HUD and property owner were initiated in 2024. Program 5.2: Water and Sewer Suppliers Element to the City’s Utility Department, which provides water and sewer service to the City. Regulations. Housing Element has been shared with the City's Utility Department following HCD PROGRAM 6: FAIR HOUSING Program 6.1: Housing for Persons with Special Needs City’s affordable housing guidelines to establish preferences for populations with special needs in those units. December 31, 2024. housing guidelines have been updated to include preferences for populations with special needs in extremely low-income Page 20 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.1B Contract with and financially support non-profit services providers through the Community Development Block Grant program, such as the Opportunity Center, that help meet the supportive services needs of the City’s diverse community, especially those with extremely low incomes. thereafter, as funds are available. goal of providing services to 50 low- income households during the planning period. Operations. The City continues to contract with multiple organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program to provide supportive services to populations, the City will facilitate the development of housing for persons with disabilities through incentives including streamlined processing, scoring priorities in future Notices of Funding Availability, and/or direct subsidies drawing from City affordable housing funding such as CDBG, HOME, Affordable Trust fund, and other State/federal funding sources for affordable housing development with services, resources, and assistance: a) Establish procedures by June 2024 in Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) that create incentives for the development of various types of housing units, including units for persons with disabilities and seniors, such as bonus points or preference for special needs housing. b) Annually engage with housing stakeholders and housing providers, on the identification of needs and new solutions, including lessons learned from the operators of the City’s recently approved AB2162 housing project for persons with disabilities. c) Partner with the County and other agencies to pursue funding sources, such as County Measure A funds, designated for housing for special needs groups, including persons providers and County starting in 2024 and annually thereafter. Prepare a NOFA in 2024 and review annually thereafter based on adequate availability of funds. providers and the Santa Clara County representatives to identify opportunities to further support special needs populations. Develop at least 5 units annually for a total of 40 housing units for special needs households Operations. The 525 East Charleston project, which includes 50 affordable housing units, including 25 dedicated to residents with special needs is anticipated to be operational in 2025. The City is also actively working with the County Housing Authority on the Buena Vista Redevelopment Project. Charities Housing is anticipated to begin construction of the 3001 El Camino Real affordable housing project in winter 2025. The City committed $5 million in funding in Janurary, 2025. facilitate requests for reasonable accommodation to land use decisions and procedures regulating the siting, funding, development, and use of housing for people reasonable accommodation requests received, and their outcomes, in the Annual housing opportunities for those with disabilities. Operations. Program 6.2: Family Housing and Large Units Page 21 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.2A Research and implement incentives to encourage larger units, such as FAR exemptions for three or more bedroom units, and creation of family-friendly design standards. Meet with housing stakeholders and conduct public hearings before the Planning and Transportation Commission to receive public and commissioner input on ways to achieve stated objective. Make recommendations to Council and follow up with an ordinance to effect a change in local zoning regulations as directed. development of large housing units in areas with larger concentrations of overcrowding (along Embarcadero Road northeast of Highway 101 and south of Alma Street) through code amendments that incentive large family housing units and family-friendly designs, with the goal of a housing stock where large units comprise 10 percent of all new rental units. June 2025 and adopt recommended actions by June 2026. following staff analysis and Planning and Transportation Commission public hearings and feedback, the City Council approved modifications to the Housing Incentive Program ordinance, including a provision incentivizing larger units that can accommodate families by allowing density/floor area ratio increases for "family-friendly units" consisting of three or Program 6.3: Middle Housing Program square feet per unit for SB 9 projects that result in creation of three or more detached units on a single- family lot. Refine objective design standards and development standards based on experience with December 2026. than ADU development, on single-family zoned lots in racially concentrated areas of affluence during the planning period support smaller-scale “missing middle” development referenced programs smaller-scale development projects in Operations. Program 6.4: Homelessness Program Parking Program. Research the feasibility and extend the safe parking program to City parks, parking lots and commercial lots. Expand program services to include case management and explore opportunities to provide December 2028. living in vehicles by annually moving 40 percent of individuals using Safe Parking to housing as it becomes available. to residents at public counters, on the City website, and at Safe Parking areas. directory was created in 2023 and has been widely Page 22 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.4C Expand the City’s homeless prevention program to include renter protections, including security deposit limits, eviction reductions and financial assistance for utilities. Identify funding sources, such as Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) funds to support households at risk of homelessness; engage with homelessness stakeholders, conduct hearings before the Planning and Transportation and City Council and make recommendations to support objective; implement based on available funding. 2023 and complete by June 2024. to advance objective. of needs funding categories continues to include homeless services (including prevention) and for the FY26/27 RFP added Housing Support Services as an allowable funding category. FY26/27 HSRAP funding was provided to five organizations servicing the unhoused for a total HSRAP investment of $289,865. Complete (code amendments). Ongoing (funding source Antonio Road for use as a temporary bridge housing facility to provide accommodations for individuals who are actively engaged in services leading to permanent housing. Engage with stakeholders, including the State Department of Housing and Community Development, LifeMoves, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive on an ongoing basis throughout the planning period. uptake by engaging in ongoing outreach to the unhoused, ensuring support services, connectivity, and transitional housing for, at a minimum 88 households annually. working with key stakeholders and its homeless outreach team to develop an outreach plan to ensure robust uptake of the new facility when it opens in opportunities for Homekey funding or other similar funding sources to convert hotels to permanent or interim housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Work with stakeholders to identify additional funding opportunities and locations to support homelessness population and those at risk Operations. The City regularly accesses suitability of new sources of funding to support the homeless population and those at risk of homelessness. Program 6.5: Alternate Housing services to provide shared housing arrangements. Identify opportunities to extend home sharing services to Palo Alto and promote on the City’s website as have been initiated regarding shared housing arrangements in the City. Page 23 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.5B Allow innovative housing structures, such as micro-unit housing and new shared and intergenerational housing models, to help meet the housing needs of aging adults, students, and lower-income individuals citywide. Meet with housing stakeholders and conduct public hearings before the Planning and Transportation Commission to receive public and commissioner input on ways to achieve stated objective. To the extent that density presents a constraint on development of alternative housing types, identify sites where elimination of maximum dwelling units per acre is appropriate. Because impact fees assessed per unit inordinately impact alternative housing types, adjust fees to apply to square footage. Make recommendations to Council and follow up with an ordinance to effect a change in local models in 2024 and present initial findings in 2025 to Commission, public, and stakeholders. Adopt ordinance revisions as appropriate before December 31, 2026. Adjust fees to apply by square footage, to encourage alternative housing types, in Fall 2024 team completed the existing conditions analysis and recommended alternatives in December 2025. These alternatives will be presented to the Planning and Transportation Commission in early 2026. residential zones. Include a set of objective standards to provide certainty to applicants through the permitting amendments by June 2025. amendments were adopted by the City Council in Code Sections 65650 et seq., which require that Supportive Housing meeting the standards in the statute be treated as a by-right use where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses. Amendments will also be made to allow transitional and supportive housing, as defined in Government Code Section 65582, to be permitted as a residential use in all zones allowing residential uses and only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same amendments by January 2025 amendments were adopted by the City Council in January 2025. Code sections 65660 et seq., which require a Low Barrier Navigation center to be a use by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, provided specific amendments were adopted by the City Council in January 2025. Page 24 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.5F Amend the PAMC parking regulations for Homeless and Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers to comply with Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A). Allow emergency shelters in the ROLM(E) zone to be approved ministerially, without discretionary action, remove distance requirements, adjust length of stay requirements, and ensure that the development standards for shelters are in compliance with statutory amendments were adopted by the City Council in January 2025. with the Employee Housing Act (including California Health and Safety Code sections 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8) to state that farmworker housing up to 36 beds or 12 units are to be permitted as an agricultural use and therefore “by right” in the AC and OS zones and no discretionary permit would be required of employee housing providing accommodation for six or fewer employees if discretionary permits are not required of a amendments were adopted by the City Council in January 2025. Program 6.6: Fair Housing apartment managers, and tenants relative to fair housing requirements, regulations, and services via public counters, the City’s website, social media, community announcements and in response to telephone inquires. Provide materials in English, Spanish, and Chinese. May 31, 2024 and implement annually thereafter. providers, and housing professionals. Prioritize neighborhoods with lower income residents and cost burdened renters, including at least 20 individuals in South Ventura and North of Downtown, adjacent to Menlo Park. Operations. The City has contracted with a fair housing services organization to conduct outreach and distribute materials. The City also held a Housing Fair on May 17, 2025 to provide housing projects and will require developers to advertise to under-represented, socio-economically sensitive communities (as defined in Appendix C, AFFH Analysis) along Alma Road to indicate the availability of housing May 31, 2024. condition of residential permit approvals Citywide. applicable, affirmative marketing of affordable housing units in residential projects is required as a Page 25 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.6C Prepare an area plan for the San Antonio Road Corridor, including the ROLM/GM Focus Area. Collaborate with local organizations and residents to facilitate neighborhood planning that integrates housing with safe multi-modal transportation and provides access to amenities, parks and open space, placemaking improvements, and mitigations for environmental December 31, 2024. opportunity and in areas projected for growth in lower income housing, along the San Antonio Road corridor. project wrapping up in October 2025. Alternatives will be presented to the community in 2026. Plan anticipated to be adopted in early 2028. (e.g., social media, newspaper ads, and public service announcements at local radio and television channels) related to fair housing programs and opportunities for Palo Alto residents. Public announcement will be provided in English, Spanish, and Chinese. biannually thereafter. the planning period. Operations. The City has contracted with a fair housing services organization to support the public awareness of related programs and opportunities through multilingual random compliance testing of rental properties in South Ventura at least twice per year during the planning period. Refer individuals to State Fair Employment and Housing, HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity division, and other legal services as with non-profit service providers. approximately 10 percent annually in the years following implementation of this program. Operations. The City has contracted with a non-profit service provider to conduct compliance testing. through the Action Plan process for the use of CDBG funds. update. Operations. The City continues to allocate CDBG funding to fair housing- accessible to lower income residents citywide, especially in high opportunity and resource-rich areas through use of the City’s Below Market Rate (BMR) requirements. Continue to give priority for use of Housing Trust Funds, development of city-owned properties, and use of grant funding for housing to projects located in high opportunity and resource-rich areas. Pursue additional funding sources, such as State grants. are proposed and City prepares notices of grant funding. for very-low income, and 896 units for low-income households in high opportunity and resource-rich during the planning period. Operations. The City continues to enact its Below Market Rate Housing requirements city-wide. In 2025, the City committed funding for a new construction affordable development in a High Resource area and advanced affordable housing development opportunities on a city-owned High Page 26 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.6H In addition to existing funding, develop or identify a source for the City to provide expanded funding to non- profit service providers. Ongoing and expanded funding will support efforts to address housing discrimination in the City, to conduct site tests, and to educate the general public on fair housing issues. prepare an application for new funding by Fall 2024. additional 20 residents annually. Operations. The City continues to monitor available funds and apply as applicable, such as for the HCD Encampment including the following: eviction reduction; rental registry program; security deposit limit; right to counsel. Specific proposals include: Fair Chance Ordinance for persons with criminal records, self- funded rental registry and survey program; expanding AB 1482 protections to apply to new construction and limiting security deposits 1.5x of monthly rent for unfurnished units. Local relocation assistance requirements were significantly expanded in 2022. December 1, 2023 with implementation completed by the following dates: June 2024 (Fair Chance Ordinance, rental registry program, eviction reduction and security deposit limit legislation) and December 2027 (right to counsel) displacement and evictions to establish baseline, trends, and develop policies that would reduce unjust evictions. deposit limit of 1.5x of monthly rent was adopted by the City Council in 2023. Just cause eviction protections were enacted by the City Council in 2023. The City's Rental Registry Program implementation began in 2024; Program Year 1 (FY 2024-2025) completed and launch of Program Year 2 (FY 2025-2026) commenced; the Rental Registry Program now operates on an ongoing basis and can now be used for tracking tenant displacement and evictions to establish a baseline, trends, and to develop policies that would reduce unjust evictions. Staff received direction on a draft Fair Chance in Housing Ordinance in April 2025. Staff is tracking regional work on right to counsel- related topics on an ongoing increase of 6% instead of the State’s 10% threshold for noticing. Provide educational materials to landlords and December 1, 2023, with legislation adopted by June law does not permit the City to change its noticing Page 27 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.6K Promote Housing Choice Vouchers to support housing mobility by educating landlords about income discrimination (i.e., Cannot post “NO Section 8” on applications), with a goal to increase acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers in high opportunity and high resource areas. Include educational materials as part of number of vouchers allocated under the housing choice voucher program, including project-based vouchers Operations. The City has completed mailings and provided workshops to further educate landlords about income organizations to conduct an annual workshop in the South Ventura and Downtown North neighborhoods to educate tenants and landlords about fair housing requirements. educating at least 20 tenants and landlords annually Operations. The City has contracted with a fair housing services organization to educate tenants and landlords throughout the year. This includes multiple workshops for tenants and landlords regarding fair housing complaints of discrimination (i.e. intaking, investigation of complaints, and resolution) within 3 days and follow up with information on the resources and services available through fair housing services. ensuring timely attention to complaints. Operations. The City has contracted with a fair housing services organization to respond to discrimination complaints and provide mediation responsibilities related to relocation assistance required by the City or state law in the event of an owner move- in, Ellis Act eviction, or property redevelopment. Conduct one workshop for tenants and one workshop for landlords annually, in multiple languages landlords annually. Operations. The City continues to contract with a fair housing services organization that educates tenants and landlords throughout the year. This includes multiple workshops imposition of liens in cases where landlords fail to pay required assistance. June 2024 through Code Enforcement with a goal of minimizing complaints through outreach and education and of ensuring that all tenants receive required Operations. A complaint tracking system through Code Enforcement is in place. Program 6.7: Community Outreach Program Page 28 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.7A Partner with Human Services for community outreach with a focus on additional engagement to traditionally underrepresented groups. Meet with Human Services representatives bi-annually to formulate strategies aimed at engaging the City’s most vulnerable populations located in areas with lower income households, particularly along Alma Street and Embarcadero Road northeast of Highway 101. meeting by January 2024. through work with Human Services. Operations. The Planning and Development Services Department regularly communicates with the Human Services team. Collaborative events are held to engage the City's most vulnerable populations. A Resource Fair for low income and unhoused individuals was residents and stakeholders to provide meaningful and effective input on proposed planning activities early on and continuously throughout plan development and the public review process. Outreach efforts to disadvantaged communities, , particularly areas with higher poverty rates (University Avenue and Downtown North, and South Ventura neighborhood) and areas designated as moderate resource (along Embarcadero Road northeast of Highway 101) will be a priority. Engagement materials will be made available in multiple languages and the City will ensure that all public meetings are in locations accessible to all amongst City’s underrepresented groups by at least 20% by the end of the planning period. Operations. The City widely distributes materials for outreach efforts in multiple languages. application and processing information to the home building community. and update annually. for very-low income, 896 units for low income, 1,013 units for moderate income, and 2,621 above-moderate households during the planning period. Operations. Housing application and processing information is posted on the City's website and is availability by providing the location, type, and contact information of housing developments in the City on the website. and update annually housing opportunities to lower-income residents concentrated along Alma Street and Embarcadero Road northeast of Highway 101. Operations. Information about lower-income housing developments is posted on the City's website and Page 29 of 29 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, 2025 Program # Implementing Objective Time Frame Quantified Objective 2025 Status 6.7E Develop language accessibility improvements to ensure residents with limited English proficiency have access to housing information. 15, 2025 and full implementation by December 31, 2025. English proficiency residents. been developed to expand language accessibility improvements for housing information. Implementation of these improvements will continue 2023‐2031 Sixth Housing Element Cycle ‐ Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Total Units Permitted by Year YEAR 01 YEAR 02 YEAR 03 YEAR 04 YEAR 05 YEAR 06 YEAR 07 YEAR 08 YEAR 09 Total Remaining RHNA by Total Units Permitted by Income Level RHNA Allocation by % of RHNAIncome Level 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031Income Level Income Level Deed Restricted Non‐Deed Restricted Deed Restricted Non‐Deed Restricted Deed Restricted Non‐Deed Restricted Deed Restricted Non‐Deed Restricted 0 16 0 16Extremely Low Low 778 762 2.06% 3.21% 5.25% 7.90% 17.44% 10.27% 753 39Low896 849 0Moderate1,013 6,086 933 Above Moderate 161 132 164 457 2,164 5,461TOTALS625