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August 29 I 1991
THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Palo Alto, California
Semi-Ai"nual elP Project Status Report_-lmmJunf§! ___ ..12ll
Members of the Council:
Attached is the semi-annual project status report of General Fund,
Refuse Fund, Storm Drainage Ent~rprise Fund, and wastewater Fund
projects in the capital Improvement Program. This report provides:
G brief update. ot' each project as of June 30, 1991, and is
informational only. Council action is not required.
Respectfully submitted,
VALERIE LEHRKIND
Administrator of public Works
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DAVID G. ADAMS
Di ector ~iC Works
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ll~ PROJE<;:L1
1-18508
2. 18614
3. 18617
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5. 18805
6. 18806
7. 18810
8. 18S12
9. 18821
10. 18822
11. 18828
12. 18901
13 • 18903
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15. 18911
16. 18915
17-18915
18. 18918
19. 18971
20. 18972
21. 1S973
22. 19001
23. 19002
2<. 190D<
25. 19005
26. 19006
27. 19009
28. 19011
2'. 19012
3D. 19017
31. 19:)1a
32. 19019
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34. 19073
35. 19076
36. 19101
37. 19102
38. 19103
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40. 19105
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44 • 19110
45. 19111
46. 19112
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48. 19115
49. 19116
50. 19117
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SEMI-ANNUAL elF PROJECT STATUS REPORT
JUNE 1991
TABU: OF CONTENTS
PROJEC'T T!TLE
Public Buildings Structural Impro'Jements
Financial Data Base
Art in Public Plac~s
Bike Route Directional Sigr,s
Greer Park Development
Renovation of Irrigation System
Parks Site Access for the Disabled
Information systems Development
California Avenue Parking Structure
Geographic Information Systems
Midtown Traffic Improvements
Fire station Exhaust Removal systems
Sidewalk Repairs
MSC Site Improvements
Heating/Ventilation at Lucie stern center
Fire Statio~ Overhead Door Modifications
Fire station Dormitory Modifications
Harbor Irnprovern2nts
Street Maintenance
Traffic Signal and Intersection Modifications
Traffic Signal and Intersection Modifications
Tank Removal/Cleanup
MSC fuEl Tank Modification
Rinconada Pool Improve1'!1ents
Tennis a~d Basketball Court Improvements
Athletic Fields Renovation
Finance Vault Remodel
Records Management
Payroll/Personnel Systenl
Civic Center En~rgy Management System
CUbberley School Site Building Code Modifications
1'1'T Marsh Enhanc~ment
Minor I~tersection Improvements
M'!jor Intersection Irnprovemer.t5
Bike parking Facilities
Tank Investigation and Removal
Arastradero Lake Dam
Playground Furni~ure and Equipment Replacement
Baylands Duck Pond Filtration S:r'stem
Boronda Lake Public Dock Replacen~nt
Terman School Site Development
Civic Center Building Fire Sprinkler System
Police/Communications computer System
Pr inting Services Equipr,ent Upgrade
Inventory Control System
Warehouse Operations -Hazmat Storage Unit
New Vehicle Purchases
PBX soft .... ·are and Hard .... are Upgrade
Wide Area Networking
HP 150 Personal Computer Replacement
51-19118
52. 19119
53. 19120
5L 19205
55. 19206
56. 19207
57. 19209
58. 19210
59. 39590
60. 39591
61-39333
62. 39594
63. 39595
64. 39598
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66. 39700
67. 39705
68. 39707
69. 39710
70. 45100
71. 45120
72. 45690
73. 45801
14. 458Q2
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Cable Television Equipment
Civic Center ~cmodel and Relocation
Middl~field Well Site: Tal"lk and Builctin9 Rp.moval
Fuel 1'ank Upgrade
Water Rescue Equipment
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Barron Fark Drainage/street Impro~ .... ement Guidelines
Golf Course Reclaimed Water Supply
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
W)'ST!.WATER. FUND
System Flo~ Metering Replacement Program
Plant Equipment Replacement
Plant Grounds and La~d9caping
Plant Water system
Laboratory Facilities and Studies
Electric Distrib~tion 12KV Loop
Standby Generators
Barminutor Replacement
Wastewater Reclamation
Instrumentation and Alarm Distribution Control
System
Vibration Monitoring Equipment
REFOSE FUND
Palo Alto Landfill Partial Closure
Permanent Landfill Flars Beautification
By-xbee Park
Gas Condensate Collection and Disposal System
Landfill Levee Protection
Hazardous ~aterials sarety storage
STORK DRAINAGE ENTERPRISE FUND
Collection system Improvements
Storm Water Quality Improvements
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SEMI-~-UAL CIP PROJECT STATUS REPORT
.Tl.."NE 1991
GENERAL FUND
18508 PUBLIC BUILDINGS STRUCT.URAL IKPROVEMENTS
Design documents for t.he structural retrofit. of Wing "A'" of
the Lucie Stern Center are complete and con5truction -will
start in August 1991. Design documents for the Police wing
st.ructu.r~l ... ork are being revised per Inspection Services
Division review, and the project will be rebid in late summer.
Additional funding will be available in FY 1991-92.
EXPECTED CO~JPLETION: FOURTH QUARTER 1991-92.
2. 18614 rI~.AN.CI]a.L RATA B1\SE
Transition fro~ the first version of the new Financial Data
Base syste~ fIFAS IV) to the latest vendor-provided version
(IFAS VI) was completed in January 1991. In June 1991, the
vendo= provided an updated version of IrAS VI, ostensibly to
include programming modifications identified by City staff
since JaTl.uary~ During installation and testing r ho"Wever,
numerous unrequested char-ges and other problems became
apparent, resulting in substantial delays to th~ next phase of
the project: refinement and further modifications of !FAS VI.
Mean~hile. a contract for prog~a~~ing and consulting services
was extended to assist staff in testing, using and improving
InS VI.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
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Yjarran Vanner (Linkopinq sculpture) has been installed on a
permanent base. -Albuquerque'" by Gale Wagner has been
r.afllrbished and per-n-.anently installed. public Art CO!i\m.issicn
is deferring installing Bottini and Betty Gold sculptures on
permanent b~ses until elF funding is restored. That funding
has been delayed indefinitely due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED CO~2LETION: NOT SET •
.c-. 18621,._~,Il<E ROUTE OIRECT..,1:.0~"'L SIGNS
The purpose of this proje:ct ."as to install improved sign~ng
alcng Palo Alto's bikeways, identifying routes to maJor
destinations and points of interest. Informational signs .. ere
purchased W'ith state grant funds in September 1988.
Installation of the signs is complete.
PROJECT COMPLETED: THIRD QUARTER 1990-91.
5. 18805 GREER PARK [)J;VE.~.OP}O!ENT
Phase 3 included the grading and drainage of the entire site.
other improvements included reclaimed ~ater irrigation,
landscapil'lq, pathways, and a skateboard facility. Construction
is substantially complete. The final phase, 'Which includes
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four tennis courts, lightin9, a parking lot, and restrooms has
been delayed indefinitely due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETIO~ OF FINAL PHASE: NOT SET.
18806 RENOVATION OF lRB.:r..§_~_TION S"iSTQ1_~
This project includes improvements to irrigation systems at
Mitchell ~nd eo~den Parks~ Cogswell Plaza~ and the Cultural
Center. Improvements to the Mitchell Park and Cultural Center
syste.ms ""ere completed in June 19S0. Completion of the
remaining systems ~a5 been delayed one to t~o years due to
budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
18910 PARKS SITE ACCESS .fOR THE orSABLER
This three-phase project provides access for the disabled to
City parks and open space. Phase II consisted of additional
on-sit~ paved paths and modifications to drinking faucets and
picnic tables at various parKs. Phase III is the ir,stallation
of new equip"'Olent over: a th,ree-year pCL"iod.
EXPECTED COMPLETION OF PHASE III: F'i 1992-94.
~12_ INFORMATION SYSTEMS OEVEL:QPM,ENT
This ongoing project ""ill provide computer equipment and
software for the continued development and expansion of the
City's central ized computer facility. ?lanned ilnprQVerr,ents
'Will (11 expand the ... o:r-kstation network City-.... ide allovinq
controlled external access via telephone to computer :-esources
(e.g., Libr-aries, CUltural Center~ Lucie stern Center), (2)
ensure adequate computer response time for users as planned
expans::ionsjconversions take place, and (J) build increased
capability for Exchanging computerized infot'J!lation between
cepartment5. The FY 90-91 project called for a ~ajcr upgrade
of the three HP 30009, ,",'hich 'loras c01l1pleted in October 1990.
The F~ 51-92 project ~ill purchase memory and ~isk drives to
ensure adequate c01l1puter response time for users~
EXPECTED CO~FLET!ON: NOT SET.
9. lE,?...i ___ CALIFOPjHA AY.~VE PARKING STBUCTtJ"RE
The project includes a feasibility study of a Parkir.g
Structure Plan in the californiC!l: Avenue Business District.
The consultant completed the study and has prepared the final
report. staff "oIIill forvard the r,=-?ort to council 'With a
recommendation whether to proceed regarding final design and
constl'uction of a parking structure~ including the fermat ion
of a new parking assess~ent district~
CONSULTANT STtlO'i COMPLETED: FOURTH QUARTER 1990-91.
10. 109822 GF::.Q9.MPHIC INfQRJI-h.TION SYSTEM
This is ~ ~ulti-year project. Approximately one-third of the
urban area of Palo Alto has been photographically mapped.
~his area is ~eing converted into digital form for transfer
into the new geographic information system (GIS} soft~are.
Testing and quality control checks are continuing to ensure
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n<;m-graphic data are accurately
EXPECTED CO~~LETION Of CURRENT PHASE: tOL~TH QUAR~ER 1991-92.
11. J8S28 MIDTP'!l" TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENJ~.~
This project has bee.!'!. completed. Howe .... er I a follQ~-up Cou.ncil
assignment required staff to r€.view the visibil i ty of the: read
bumps. Staff determined that modifications in signing and
striping ~ere in order, and Council approved these changes in
March 1991. These modifications .. ill be funded from this
proj ect. The permanent striping changes wi 11 !'lot be made
until current temporary striping fades sufficiently.
EXPECTED CO~~LETION: THIRD QUARTER 1992-93.
12. 1~901 fIRE STATION EX~UST REMOVAL SYSTEMS
This project covers installation of vehicle exhaust removal
syste~s at fire stations to protect firefighters from
dangerous diesel exhaust particulates. Work has been
completed on stations It 2 and)~ Re~aininq stations will be
completed ~uring second quarter, FY 91-92~
EXPECTED COMPLETION: SECOND QUARTER 1991-92.
13. 18903 SIDEW~_I:JL .. B.EPAIRS
This project provides for repairs to side .. .'aD:.s in the areas
bounded by Alma Street, Middlefied Road~ Lyttcn Avenue and
Familton Avenue.
EXPECTED COMPLETION": TH1RO QUARTER 1991-92.
14. 18908 MSC SITE IMfYOVEME~TS
This is a multi-year project. FY ~O-91 ~ork provided for the
expansion of the A.nimal Services office to create a multi
purpose work area to accommodate the office of a volunteer
coordinator as well as a meeting roam for staff and
volunteers. This work Yas ccmpleted fourth qU3rte~ FY 90-91.
A current project modifies the. "\.'ehicle ;.rash pad area to
recycle "Wash 'Water into 2lI closed loop system, thereby
containing grease and reducing ~ater consumption.
EXP~CT CO~PLETICN: FO~TH QUARTER 1991-92.
15. 18911 nEATI_~_G....LY_E.NTlLATION AT LUC __ I.~n$_.TERN CENTER
This. work. ir.cludes hea.ting and ventilation at the theater in
the Lucie stern Community Center. This ~ill be included "With
the structural retrofit of Wing MA~ of the complex, as
described in item 11~ Public Buildings Structural
Improvements.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOUF:TH QUAFTER 1991-92~
16. 18915 __ fIRE STATION OVERHEAJ:;;ImnPOQ_B MODIFICATIONS
This project .... il1 "'Widen the b.'o apparatus doors at Fire
Stations J and~. De5ign is 80 percent complete.
Construction "Will occur in fall.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: SECOND QUAF,TER 1991-92~
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11. 18916 FIRE STATION OOR.."U't'QR.Y ____ ~ODIFICATI0NS
1fhis project funds modi.fications to five existing fire
stations over a period. of five fiscal years, and inch.l.des
separate locker, bath, and dormitory f~cilities to~ male and
female fire.fighters. The constr:...ction contract has been
awarded, and stations 1, 3 and 5 will he complet.ed second
quarter FY 91-92. Work. on the retl'.aining t ..... o stations .. ill be.
done after completion and approval of the Fire Relo.:::;ation
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EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOL~TH QUARTER 1991-92.
18. 18918 HAR.BOR.~rM.PROV.EMENTS
~his is a multi-year project. council approved the Site and
Design application for the Harcor Improvements project on
March lB, 1991. staff continues tc "ioIork 'With regulatory
agencies to secure all necessary permits. A. time extension
has been requested fro1l'l Bay Conservation and Development
Commission to allow construction to begin in 1592. Staff ~ill
return to Councl.l -with a status report after COm1I1ents are
received from BCDC's design revi€~ board.
EXPECTED COMF-L'ETION OF CURRENT WOPX: 1992-93.
1'9. 18971, 1B670 S'l'REET ~~IN.~ENANCE
This project provides for the annual resurfacing and
reconstruction of various City streets identified by the
city's Pavement Maintenance Management System (PMMS) as
needing improve!l'.ent. Sevent.y-seven streets 10iere resurfaced in
late summer as part of the 1990 program. construction is
co:rr.plete. A major street resurfacing project. will be
accomplished during FY 92-93.
EXPECTED COMPLl:."'TIOU: FIf\ST QGARTER lS92-9).
20. ll...9....l1.. TRAFFIC SIGt-lAL -W'A. __ JNTERSECT10N MOD.IFICA.TIONS
This project provided for lllodifying the traffic signal and
improving interse.ction configuration at. El Call'lino Real/Los
Robles. Caltrans was the lead agency and ... ·a5 responsible for
all tt.e design and construction work.
PROJECT COMPLETED: FOURTH QU.lI.RTER 1990-91.
21. ~ __ IJ _____ TRAFFIC SIGNAL AN.P_f~TERSECTION MODlfJCATIONS
This project provided for modifying traffic signals at four
locations along El Camino Real. Cal trans ~as the lead agcn~y
and ~as responsible for all the design and construction work.
PROJECT COMPLETED: FOUR'!'H QUARTER 1990-91.
22. 19001, 186G4 __ -L-J .. 8B03 TANK REMOYA1ICLEM'UP
Some contamination -was found at t.he tank rer,oval site at 1301
Embarcadero Road (airport). Definition of the extent of the
conta~ination has been completed. Based on the discussion
\oo'ith the Santa Clara valley water District, st~ft .... ill proceed
-with a possible risk analysis or rer..ediation~ Design \!lor"\(. at
the landfill fuel tank: also is undenray. Final cleanup of
contaminated soils ~ill follow.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QUAFTER 1991-92.
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19002 lise fUELTAUK 1I0DIFICAl.'JON
"The purpose of this proj ec't is to modify the existing above-
9round fuel storage area at the MSC to include a self-closing
valve at the storre drainage outlet to prevent any oil leakage
from leaving th2 secondary contain:'lent area. The design is 50
percent complete and construction is scheduled for this
summel:'.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: SECOND QUAR~ER 1991-92.
19004 RINCON.1>..OA POOL IMPROV01.ENT~
This project replaces filter, chlorination and circulatory
systems in order to maintain .. ater quality, chlorination,
circul~tion, and health and safety requirements cf Santa Clara
County and the State of California. The filtration system has
been completed. The ne'j{ chlorination sj"stem has been designed
~nd the project bid. The system will be installed in FY 91-
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EXPECTED CGMPL[TION: FOURTH QUARTER 1991-92.
19005 _TENNIS AND BAS.K£T13AI,.L COURT IM:PROVE1't.EN'!'~
This project funds preventive maintenance for city te~~is and
basketball courts on a five-to seven-year rotating schedule.
F¥ 90-91 work has heen completed, and included placing new
aspbalt concrete overlay on the Peers, Boulware and Briones
basketball courts, resurfacing of the Terman t€nnis courts,
and restriping courts at Seale. Ramos, ~obles, Hoover,
John$on, and Scott ParJc~. Future improvements have been
delayed indefinitely due to budget constraints.
EXP~CTLD COMPLE7ION: NOT SET.
19006 ATHLETIC FIELD$.. __ RENOVATION
This project provides for on-going renovation of athletic
fields to ensure safe and playable conditions. Soccer fields
at El Camino Park, Greer Park and Terman Park were renovated
first quarter F"i 19SJl-92. Future renovation has been delayed
indetinitely due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMFLETION: NOT SET.
19009 FlN~CE VAULT REMODEL
Remodel of the Finance Department vault will improve the ~ork
space area for Finance Department staff. The project is on
hold pending resolution of the Civic Center Utilities/Finance
move.
EXPECTED COMPLETION! NOT SET.
28. 19011 RECORD$. MANAGEMENT
This project will fund a centralized records )J'~anagement system
"for the collection, controlling, indexing, protection,
storage, securitYJ and destruction of City documents and
records. First-year funding covered a study of various
options and systems available, with recommendations for futUre
implementation. A ~Request for proposals· for implementation
of the system vill be issued during FY 91-92, and a pilot
i~plementation done in the Police Depart~ent and the
Inspection services Division of the Planning Department. A
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pilot [or the Fin~nce Department has been delayed ons to two
years due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QDARTER 1991-92.
19012 PAYROLL(PERSO~~EL SYS~
Needs Assess:aent bas k>cen cO"IIlpleted l including use of a
departmental questionnaire t<"o aid in analyz.ing user needs, and
a survey of payroll software solutions in other
municipalities, Council approved staff's recommendatior. to
purchase and modify the source code of an existing soft~are
system through utilization of in-house programmers. Trle RFP
bas been prepared and viII be issued in Jul:t 1991. staff .... ill
return to Council in Octohe:r 1992 'old th a recomm~n<:htion on the
system to be purchased.
EXPECTED CO~~LETICN: Fy 1992-93.
30r .l.2 ... Q1LuCIVIC CEN1Ei::t ENEB~Y M~AGEMENT SYS'I'_~
This proj ect will install an automated: control system for
Civic Center heating, ventilation and air conditioning, ~hich
.... ill provide ene·rqy !Savings, increased occupant comfort, and
will improve the life cycle and performance of equipme~t. The
contract has been a'waT"ded l and the proj eet will be completed
second quarter FY 91-92.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: SECOND QUARTER 1991-92.
31. 19018 CUB1U:RL.¥Y SCHOOL SI'l-'_?.....m~P"1LDJNG CODE MQPl....fJCATIONS
This project provides for initial "Work at the Cub~erley School
site to establish code compliance "With curr-ent public facility
fire, life safety, and handicap access r~gulations. Work is
proceeding on prioritized projects.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
32. 19019 ITTm_MARSH ENHANCEMENT
This project is to restore a portion of the 1S0-acre former
I~T site to wetlands and e~hance its use as "Wildlife habitat.
salt ..... ater frOTh the Bay and reclai!I'.ed "Water from the Palo Alt.o
~egional Water Quali~y Control Plant ~ill be used to create
both a salt 1r.a.rsh and a fresh ... ater "Dlarsh. The project is in
the design phase, loII"ith COilstruction to commence in August
1991-
EXPECTED COMPLETlON: THIRD QUARTER 1,91-,2.
33. 19072 MlJiQ_P. INTERSECTION" I_M£'RQVEMENTS
This project. includes improvements at nine locati·ons
identified in the CitY-loII"ide Land Use and Transportation stUdy
to reduce ~ongestion and ease traffic flo~. These projects
vary in nature from !!1inor striping to modifying traffic
signals, and require coordination ... ith Santa Clara County and
Caltrans. Staff is currently developing plans in conjunction
"With the county and State, and the .... ork is expected to be
completed fou!"th quarter f"i 91-92.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QUARTER 1991~92.
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34. il..073 MAJOR INTE'RSECTJuQ!L_IMPROVEMENTS
Ifhis project provides fo'r capacity improvements at nine
locaticns and development of a ne* intersection identified in
the City-wide Land Use and Transportation study. The .... ork
""ill reduce congestion and ease traffic flo .. along major
routes to the Stanford Research Park. Preliminary design has
been co:rupleted on seven intersections. Final design is
substantially completed for the re~aining t~o, including the
Alma/East Meadov and Alma/Charleston intersections.
Construction is expected to begin on the Alma/East Meadow
intersection in fall 199L The other eight intersection
improvements viiI be completed as funds are budgeted in the
ell' program~
EXPECTED COMPLETION: THIRD QUARTER 1991-92.
35~ 19076 BIKE PARKING FACIL.1TIES
The purpose of this project is to pu"C\;hase and install bike
racks and/or lockers at variou$ locations in the Duslnes.s
districts and at city facilities.
EXPECTED COI'iPLETION: THIRD QUARTER 1991-92~
36. lllJ21 ___ TANK INVESTIGATION,u AND REMOVAL
This project includes the investigation, testing~ design and
removal of underground tanks discovered on City property or
-...rithin the City right-of-way. The project al:;.o invol'tes tt'.e
removal of contaminated soils adjacent to the existing
landfill fuel tenk. An abandoned tank has been found in an
alley near Alma Street~ Staff is currently ~orking with the
santa Clara Valley Water District to determine the respcnsible
parties.
EXPECTED COMFLETION; NOT SET.
37. 19102 ABASTRADERO l,.N{~_ DAM
This project will analyze the condition and adequacy of the
dam to withstand seismic forces and major storm conditions~
Included are testin9. soil borings, a stability analysis, cost
estimates and a tinal report. The investigation is 40 percent
complete~
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FIRST QUARTER 1991-92.
38. 19103 r-UtYGROT,IND FURNITURE A."lO E:QUIPMEN'r REPLACpo!'E_NT
This project includes the replacement of playground furniture
and eguipment~ The vork at Greer Park is done~ Eleanor and
Hoover Pa~ks ""ill be completed during second quarter FY 91-92~
The remaining replacement schedules (including Boulware,
Bowen, Briones, Ra!!los, Robles, Rincorlada, Seale.. Peers.
Athletic Center and El Camino) have been delayed one to two
years due to budget constraints~
EXPECTED CO~~LETION: NOT SET~
J.9~ 19104 BAYLANDS m.:g::_J'.--....EQND FILTRATION S'i5_'r_EH
This project provides for improvin9 the water quality at the
Duck Pond to eliminate algae blocms.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: SECOND Ql'ARTER 1991-92.
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40. 19105 BOROND ... VJ<LPtJBLIC DOCK REFLACE;MENT
-'!'his project 'Will replace the 21-year-old public
Foothills Park ~ith a dock ot similar construction.
EXPECTED CO~~LET!ON: SECOND QUARTER 1991-92.
41. 19~ __ TERMAN SCHOOL SlTE DEVELOPMENT
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This proj eet has been. delayed indefinitely due to budget
constrair.ts. It provided for the city~s portion of
improvements as stated in the Terman Specif ic Plan~ It
included remodeling of Wing 30 {interior painting, carpeting,
'Wall and windo~ coverir,gs, hard""are, handicapped. restroom
facilities, electric~l improvements, r~trofit of heating
system boiler, removal of obsolete cabin~ts}.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET~
42. J.91D8 CIVIC CENTER ~UILDING FIRE SPBINKL.ER SYSTEM
This project pr-ovides for the engineering analysis, design and
installa.tion of a fire spr-i:1Jcler protection s}'ste:m for those
areas of the civic Center (including the Police DepartmeI"'.t
-wing and the City CQuncil Chambers) which are presently
'iiithoLlt a sprinkler system. This '.'ork ... i 11 comply -with the
uniform Fire code requirements. The design contract will be
awarded in September 1991. construction has been postponed
one to two years due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETION OF DESIGN: FIRSl QUARTER 1991-92.
43. 19109 POLICEI~QMWJNICAT!ONS C;.9MPVTER SYSTEM
~his multi-pnase project ~ill identify needs and implement
solutions for improving police and dispatching information
manag€.~.o;!;nt processes. CUrrent and anticipate.d informat.ional
requirements have been identified; prioritized and evaluated
in a cost benefit analysis report.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QCAR'I'ER 1993-94.
44. 19110 flFi:I_NT!NG SERVICESm..x.QJJIPMENT UPGR.~
This project has replaced the obsolete duplicator with
e£ficient, upgraded equipment that automate$ several manual
processes, and thus increased production capabilities. In FY
91-92, an offset press/duplicator 2nd plateIllaXer 'Will be added
to provide additional productivity.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FIRST QUARTER 1991-92.
45. }n~111 INVENTORY CQHI..E_QL SYSTEJ1
This project rap 1 aces the outdated stores inventory controls
at the MSC ... arehouse .. ith eff icient :mate.r ials invent:ory
control and a related bar coding system. The schedule is
dependent upon completion of related IFAS projects.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
46. .l..~..l..1...2 W}.REHOUSE OPERA_TIC!'!n$.. -HAZI"".l!.T STORAGE jJNIT
This project provided for the purcha.se of a containerized
stor3ge unit to comply ~ith federal and state laws and
regUlations for the storage of hazardous materials that are
part of the MSC ~arehou5e inver.tory.
PROJECT COMPLETED: FOUR?H QUARTER 1990-91.
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47. 19114 NEW YEHICI,E PURCil.'SES
~his project provides for the purchase o~ 12 new vehicles and
equipm.ent to be added to the City's fleet. Elever. vehicles
have been purchased and are in service. The remaining vehicle
will be in s~rvice July 1991.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: F!RST QU~<TER 1991-92.
48. J 9115 PBX SOFT'o'lAF'-k ... lU'lD HARDWARE UPGRAP'.f;
This project is to upgrade and expand the NEAX-2400 digital
P8X telephone system in order to meet departmental needs for
telephone and data services by adding additional line ports,
trunk and circ,uit cards., a T-l channel card and i!lssociated
modems and soft~are enhancements that ~ill reduce the amount
of technician time and improve efficiency in performing moves,
additions and excha."'lgl;1:s to the system. The planned ac:ldi tion
of hardware and sott,,'are is currently being installed~ ~ith
completion expected by August 1991.
EXPEC'rED COMPLETION; F!RST QUAF.TER 1991-92.
49. 19116 WIDE AREA JIl.ETW.PRKING
This is a joint project loI'ith the Utilities (;epartllJe:nt to
design and install a ... ide area net ..... ork (Iooo'AN) for computer data
communications for all of the City's remote facilities that
require the use and exchange of data. First year funding
covers the study of various options and systems available, and
i'nstallations of 1nodems and modem lines for remote locations
durinq the study and design phase. The General Fund portion
of this project has been delayed one. to t ..... o years due to
budget constraints. The Information Resources and Utilities
Departments will continue to ~ork on a WAN solution bet~een
civic Center and Municipal Service Center.
EXPECTED COMPLETION, NOT SET.
50. 19117 HP 15\t PERSONAL COMPUTER RE:.PLA"CEMF.NT
This project will replace the 42 obsolete HP 150 personal
computers ...... ith Vectra personal computers, ~hich is th-e city
standard ret" personal computer purct..ases. The first year
funding covered replacing 17 of the approved 42 HP 1505. All
17 units have been received and installed. The second-year
and third-year fundin9 for this project have been delayed one
to two years due to budget constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
$1. 1911A. CABLE 1EI..E"J'ISION EQUIPMENT
This project ~ill fund the purchase of portable cable
television camera equipment~ editing equipment and a portable
tape recorder and deck to be able to cablecast other cDmll'littee
meetings held in the council Conference Room and other City
locations. The first year funding ~ill cover the purchase of
portable cable televisicn camera equipment to be installed in
the Council Conference Room in february 1991. Tl"1.e second year
funding has been postponed indefinitely due to budget
constraints.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: lJOI' SET.
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19119 ___ CIVIC CENTER REMODEL A..I>JD REnWC.i\.T.ION
This project will address space limitations on tt.e second,
third and fourth floors of the> Civic Center. The proj2ct
components include space planning and d~sign, construction
remodeling, voice/data "Wiring, and n',oving. The space plan has
been compJ eted. The project is 0;) hold pending revie ...... of
alternative space plans.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
1l..120 l'flDDLEFIELD WELL Sl'l'E TWK __ ~D BUILDI~EM:OVAL
This project included the removal of public improvements on a
City site to lt1.ake it available for future development.
PROJECT COMPLETED; FOL~TH QUARTER 1990-91.
54. 19205 FUEL TANK Ul'GRADE
This project ~odifies existing piping of underground storage
tanks to current standards 2IInd insta 115 metering equipnent for
remote ~onitoring cf fuel inventories from the MSC garage4
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QUARTER 1931·92.
55. 19206 WATER RESCUE:" _____ ~ .. QJ,lIPMEN"T
This project 'Will provide !Jater rescue equipment for Fire
Department emergency response to ...... ater emergencies in the b3.Y.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOti'RTH QUARTER 1991-92.
56. 19207 _PARB._Q..N PARJ( D~INJI.GE/Sr..e..f;.,~_T _____ IMPROVE.""IENT GUIDELINES
This project wi 11 fund 211 study of the Barron Park neighborhood
to develop guidelines for drainage and street improvements,
.... hich ..... il1 be integrated 'With future storm drainage
improvement projects. The study ...... il1 be done as part of an
update to the Storm Drainage Master Plan.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QUARTER 199]-92.
51. 19209 GOLF COURS~_C;_I,.AIM_~D WATER StIFPLY
This project wi 11 install a reclaimed ... ·ater I ine from tbe Palo
Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant to the Golf Course.
A reclaimed .'<:iter blending tank, irrigation booster pump
station ani controls will b~ installed on Gelf Course
property.
EXPECJ:'EO COMPLETION: FIRST QUAF.TER 1992-9:3.
5$. 19210 SELF-CONT}.nr~..p BREATHING AFPARATUS
This project will refurbiSh self-conta:ined breathing apparatus
for Fire Department emergency respond~rs.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: FOURTH QUARTER 1991~92.
Wl\S1'E"iilATER FUND
594 ...li5~ SYSTEM npw METERING REFHA_~_EM~_~_'l' PROGR..z.M
This ongoing proj ect provides for scheduled replace-rnent of
system flow meters at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality
Control Plilnt (RWQCP} to ensure reliability and accuracy.
During F¥ ~O-91. a ~aste met~r ~as purchased and put on-line,
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East Palo Alto:> S.anitary District.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
60. 33591. 39_~J.~602 PU.NT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
This ongoing project provides for scheduled replacement of
RWQCP equipl!lent for maintaining tre3tment reliability. FOUl"
new replacement meters ~ere purchased for in£luent pumping.
EXPECTED COt-rPLETION! NOT SE'r.
61_ 39593 PLANT_GRO~~ AND LANDS~APING
This project provided minor maintenance and repair of the
reclaimed .... ater irrigation systeDl in order to maintain and
upgrade the existing landscaping at the RWQCP.
FROJECT COMPLETED: FOURTH QIJAR.TER 1990-91.
62. 39594 PLANT WAJ'ER ___ SYSTEM
This project will replace a portion of piping for the 14 ~ater
system to provide reclaimed w<!Iiter for equipment-... ·ashdown and
landscape irrigation at the RW~~P.
EXPECTED COMPLETION': FOURTH QUARTER 1991-92.
6).. 39595 I~BORATOR'i FAr;JLIT:[ES AND STUDIES
This RWQCP praject provides for new bioassay, effluent
characteriZation and data management, and replacF!l'!tent cf
certain laboratory instrunents to meet Regional Water Quality
Centro I Board requirenents.. The bioassa~~ testing room .... as
cOD'lpleted in July 1990. Effluent characterization is heing
conducted. The project also provides for the remodeling of
the laboratory to accommodate additional equipment and staff.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
64. :39598 ELECTRIC 01 Sl'IUBUT!9JLllJ0' T OCP
This project extended the electrical distribution system in a
loop around the RWQCP to provide reliability and the means of
isolating specific sections without having to shut down the
entire system.
PROJEC'I' COMPLETED: FOURTH Q~uAATER 1990-91.
65. 39599 STANDBY GENERA_1'.QRS
This project provided a 500xw emergency generator far
increased reliapility for RWQCP operations.
PROJECT COMPLETED: fOURTH QUARTER 1990-91.
66. 39 700 B~INt!T9R REPLACEMENT
This is a two-year RWQCP project to replace t.he pres;ent 2!,l
year-old barminutors with more effective equip~ent.
EXPECTED COMPLEtION: FOL~TH QUARTER 1991-92.
67. 39705 WASTEWATER RECI.J.J1AT19.N
This RWQCP project includes preparation of a plan to stUdy the
economic, technical, environmental, and institutional
feasibility of utiliz.ing reclaimed \oo'astelolater to irrigate
large turf and landscaped areas. The project also includes
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'reclaimed ",·ater.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: THIP.D QUAR~ER 1991-92 .
.1.2.201 INS':'RUMENTATION AND .kLhRM DISTRIBUTION_.S.9NTfiQJ,.~~
This multi-year project includes development and installation
of a standardized distrib~tion control syste~ for Plant-~ide
alarm syetem, pumping control system (three locations"
f i It.ratior'., chlorination, dechlorination, in~inerationl
polymer and lime/caustic control systems.
EXPECTED COMPLETIO!<: 1991-94.
69. 39710 V:[BRAJ'ION" MONITORING EQTJ~J)JoI~~...1.
This project purchGsed 3 vibration monitoring system to
monitor and track vibration changes on each major piece of
RWQCP e:;I'.:iprr,ent as part of the preventive zr:aintenance program.
PROJECT COMPLETED: FOURTn QUARTER 1990-91.
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70. 45100 PALO~LTO LANDFILL PM'I'l.B"I:......GLOSURE
The project imple.ments partial closure of 20 acres on the
southeast quadrant of the landfill~ The place~ent of final
cover is in accordance \<{ith Regional .rater Quality Board
regulations.
EXPECTED COMPLETION": FOUR1'H QUA..RTER 1991-92.
71. 45120 PERMA,NEt{'I' LA."'WFILL FLAB.~._l:teAUTIFICATION
This project provides for construction of an a~sthetically
pleasing enclosurE! around the stack ot the permanent landfill
gas flare~
EXPECTED COMPLETIO~: NOT SET.
72. ~569Q BYX8EE F~
construction be~an in August 1990 after approval of the plans
by the California Integrated ;,~aste Management Board. Park
improvements are near cOl'r,pletion. The park will open to the
puplic in late summer 1991.
EXPEC1'ED COM.PLETION: FIRST QUARTER 1991-92~
73. 45801 GAS C0NDENS.A.T.~. COLLECTION M'D DI~.POSAL SYSTEl1
This project is to construct a collection and disposal system
for gas condensate accumulated in the methane gas collection
system, vhich is required to comply ~ith Environmental
Protection Agency requirements. The Agency has delayed
implementation of this requirement pending revisions.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
74. 4580' LANDFILL L_~V~ __ E. PROTECTION
This project is to construct a flood protection levee on the
northW'est quadrant of the land[i 11 to wi thstar,d washout from
the lOO-year flood, as required by the Regional water Quality
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75. 45803 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAfETY STORA:::;E
This project provides for purchase of small portable safety
storage buildings .for City-generated hazarrious lraterials.
EXPECTED COMPLETrON: FIRST QUARTER 1~91-92.
STORM DRAIN~GE ENTERPRISE 'OND
76. "17Q..L.COLLECTION SYSTEM......IHPi<OVEMENTS
A pump station telemetry study conducted with the Utilities
Department was completed in April 1991; design phase may start
in spring 1992. well abandonment at the former In' property
has begun and will be cOlnpleted in su.runer 1991. A condition
assessment of the. existing storm drain system and development
of an updated storm drain master plan ~il1 begin in su~er
1991 and will extend over an IS-month per icd. To ensure
compa~:'bility ..... ith the :master plan. design of a new storm
drain along Everett Avenue .. as delayed until FY 91--;1.
':'onst!:uct.ion of a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Adobe
Creek at Duncan Place by the Santa Clara Vallej· Water Oistr iet
will start in early SUnl.:ner 1992. Curb and gutter repairs .,ill
be done as part of the sidew~lk Repairs ClP starting in su~er
1991.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
77 ~ 4770) STORM. WATER QUAl.JoTi' IMPROVEMENTS
Palo Alto continues to participate in the Santa clara Valley
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program, an area-wide
cooperative effort to reduce pollution from urban runoff. A
five-year NPDES permit vas issued to the program by the
Regional Water Quality Control Beard in Julr ~99D. Th-e permit
requires the cit:t to ?erform specific long-term activities,
such as el imination of illegal dU:I1ping and illegal connections
to stor~ drains, modifications to City ordinances and
procedures, and monitoring of stormwate~ runoff, to improve
storm~~ter quality. ~his project, though subject to revision,
will continue in some form indefinitely.
EXPECTED COMPLETION: NOT SET.
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