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Home My WebLink About0261.093• ~-. HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL Palo Alto, California Me~bers of the Council: -,--~~--~.--"."" This is an informiltiona1 staff report, ·~o City Counci1 action is required or recommended. On April 2.2, staff received and distributed Cit the Comprehensive Plaf'i Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting the-attached initial results of th€ community survey included in the Cornprenensil1e Plafi Update work program. The survey ~i1l be a resource for d~velopment of Comprehensjye Plan visions and goals and subseQuent work Qn the details of a new plan. Respectfully submitted, '--f':~'--['I VI F;"i-~l/::fcjj , 10 ~ - Nilier ~DD01 LITlE Chief Planning Dff1cial ~ City Manager Attachment cc: Architectural Revie~ Board Historic Resources Board Human Relatic~s Commission P1anning Commission Public Art Commission Utility Advisory Commission CMR;261:93 fl"jCt-I/ /' Jd0h} KENNETH R. SCHR lEER Director of Pia ning a~~ Cun:',~'IlTli ty £,.,'./ ro?,mer,t o ........ CPAC MEMORANDUM Date: April 22, 1993 To: Comprehensive Plan Advisory Comm..ittee From: City and Con..<;ultant 'Tearn Staff Subject: Initial Community Survey Rosul~s Here are initial results from the Palo Alto Comprehensive Pta::; Update Community Sun'ey; a more detailed re-portis being prepared ~") sUilunarize survey H.ndings and methodology. The sun'ey was conducted to obtain broad community input into the planning prCk..-ess. Sunrey results pro\'ide a "!eading~ of community visions and opinions on potential directions and goals within each of the CPAC fOC ... 1S areas. The survey instrument was developed by the consulta.'1t tea.'1'1 ~ith significant input fr0m a revie1v committee composed of city staff and members of each CPAC subcommittee. The instrument undervw"ent several drafts and a pilot tes.t before taking its flnal form. Telephone numbers ",,'itrun Palo Alto were randomly selected by computer and called. by a trained team of survey administrators. The surver sa.-nple of 400 Palo Alto residents refll.:octs the demogTaphk and geographic characteristics of the dt)"'-s population as a whole. CPAC members should use the survey results to inform and sharpe!'! s':Jbcort'.Inittee discussions of visions, goals arid issues. Results should not be us.ed fo make policy decisions,. but rather to gain a better understanding of trends and important issues for the Palo Alto community. The survey is one of fhe met.hods used to facilitate communication betv.·een t.~e broader community and the CPAC. -- City of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Update Survey Helle, I'm conducting a survey fOf the City of Palo Alto in con~~ion with the City's Compretlensfv9 Plan Update. My name ~s and we are askjng residents fOf their v[sions and goa;s for the future of the community. The Ci1y would ,eaily like to hear from you. The survey only takes about 15 m'nLJte,. Would you like fo pMlcieale? [If busy] Wefi, is there a better time! can ca!1 you? fsei up times, M-F: 5 - 9 pm, Sat and Sun: 10 -5j. llf no1 Thank you 'or your time and have a. nice evening/day. {II yes} Good, ' ,~'SI of all, I'd like 10 verily Ihal you are 8 City o! Palo Allo resident and are 18yea.rs of age or cider. PI not 8 City tesident} Well ... since we are interviewing only Palo Alt-:: city residents, thank you fOf your time and have a nice even~ngr [If not 18 or()/~r} OK then ... for this surv€)I may I speak to a househofd resident who is 18 or older? If you are interested in the Comprehensive Plan Update. you can gi."e me your name and address and we'H indL;de you on our mailing list to let you know about events for residents who are under 1S. [If anottJer person comes to /he phone, re-read the introduc;fIJry paragraphs]. [If yes]. continue the st.'rvey by tuming to the next page. lime Started: TIn,e Ended : ____ Total Time~ __ ~~ r------- I REF' I IntervIewer I 2 3 C 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1~ INN i--I 1S L--.. ____ J sb ja Ii> me cI cg gg mm mn mo ¢ .,. ds jw "" Day 1 :: 3 ~ 5 6 7 DAY r I. L _____ I Moo . Toes Wed Thu .. Fti Sa! Sun TIme 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 E 7 8 9 am noon pm L - CIt t:I Pw Ala ~o6rt$.w Plan ~&" SVJY9;\<' .:) ..... I. Familiarity with the Comprehensive Plan Update Process To begin, I'd like ic ask.. ... 1. Are YO" lemllla, with me Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Update process? Yes 32.0% [~ yes, proceed Ie quesbo, 2J [M no, \I1en read Ihe following paragraph and pro.::eed \0 question 3.J /f:'ifJa.! AfJ$U~S Page 2 -This survey is t.eing conducted 3! part of me City's Compr-ehensive Plan Update process wl1ich is legal!y r9(juired by the State. The Comprehensive Plarl is a statement of goals, J)Oiicies and (mplemenljrlg programs tor the City. The purycse o~ tP,e Update i5 10 be sure \bat the Pian fefiects L"1e ,/lsions and goal& of the Pal., Alto commlJnity __ 2. How old you lea'~ abOtJt :ho Comprehensi"e Plan Update? lCircie aI', responses \hat apply.] ILlI'" 61,1l% 2.8% 4.6"/0 0.7% 1.3% 5.3% 11.8'7~ a.7 e/" Embracing Iha New Century, Newsletter Issue #1 Newspaper artcle5 and ad'lertisements about the P(a.n Attendance al Community Workshop ih"ld February 11) Attendance at CPAC meeling Attendance 31 Community Forum (held MarCh 16) Cable TV presentation of Community Workshop O( Forum Anendance at a wort<.shop S90nscied by a neighbornood or corTirr.unity group Word ot MOIJtj'1., Le., friends, neignbcrs. family. etc. Otf1er Total Number 01 R9sponses: 152 --._---.-.-~---~------------------~.--------------~ -----:,-, City« Paio Alto C-otfJJI9l!emrve P/Bn ~, SUI'Yft'/ 0 II. Overall Visions !!nd Issues J. 'yVhatdo you hke best aoout living;n Palo Aito? Cfty govemment, seN:ces, facdities. schools ............ . Genera! almcsphere o!' community character ............ . Locatio.., or na1ural physical environment .................... . Popufa1jon characteristics ......... _ . .. , .......... , ...... ,. Built e~lIironment characteristics ................ ' .............. . Transponaticn systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... , . Total Number of Responses: 648 4. What do like least about nving here"? Cost of living or housing, .... , .... , , , ........ , . , . , ........ . Traffic congestion . , . , ............... , ................ , .. . Negative image or community charat..:teristics .. , ........... ' _ ..... . initial RtistJ!/s Page 3 % oj lOla) Fles.p.on~s. 293% 26_4~'Q 23,6% 14.eo/c 4.3% 1,51%, ,:.~ ~ TD!aI R~s.ponses 23.4% 21.3:% 19,7%. Oissatlsfi=lction witt"! cj!:'t sta!f, procedures, elected oHlcials ............ __ . .. 9.4% 5.9% 5.9% 011.9"'/0 4.7% 2.3% 2.6% Dissatisfaction with services or pubfic safety ............... . Degradation of physical environment ..... ' . , ........... , . Problems related to g~olNth and deve!opment. tnadequate put>lic and private transportation. Prob:ems related to existing land use .... , ....... . Other Comments ....... , .............. , Total Number of Responses: 427 5. What do you think is the most important issue lacing Paio Atto today? Land use and zooing. , .......... , .......... , . , . , ....... . Budget, taxes, economic development, . , ............ , Affomable housing ............. ' .... , . ' ............. , . City and community services ................. . RelatIonships with other communities, Transportation or circulation ................. . Hom'>geneous population, ....... , ...... , ... . Environment, pollution, preservation, sustainabllity Other Comments, , ....... , .... . Total Number ot Response.: 354 - 0,., Of Tolal Responses 23.7°/::' 20.6% 13.0% 12.5% 8,Bo/o 6.2% 4.8% 2.5~/c 7.9% CtyciPoioAJo ~"""''''' P1M ~. S""'"' ." --:-..... _J 6. Please describe rO( me the kind af cit',. you want Paio AJto to be in the next' 5 to 2{J years? Palo Me as rt is today .................................. . Improved communJty ~haracter. diversity, image .............. . BalanC6d or ""ntrolled growth .................................... . Improved city and ccmmunrty services .......................... . Respollsi ..... e or fiscal!}' responsfble government ............ . Less congestion or more a~ernatiye lransporta1ion ...................... . Prctected or enhanced natura! envirOnmeM! ......................... _. Increased economic development. ... _ . _ ..... _ .. . Affordable housing or lower cos: of living .......... , ...... . Other Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. . Tolal NumberoT Responses: 650 % 01 Tot'1i Aes,-..ort:M$ 24.6% 17.7'% 15.7°/~ ~O,6% 6.8% 6 ~/o 3,S~/e 38% 3.8% 6.9% /r,t;1<ii AssuJrs P"i}e 5 III. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Directions The following questions ask you to consider potentai goals or fUlure directions relaled to planning topics to be addressea in the Comprehensive Plan. Global, Regional end Neighboring Community Relationships ,. ' 7. Several Id~as ~r2ve been proposed by Paic A!to residents to improve r31ations~ljps with nei;;;!hbofing communfties and the South Bay region. Far each of the roHowing goal statements, pfease indicate whether you strong{y agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strong),' disagree with t'le statement or pote;,tia! future Olrectioi1: Svorogty 5M'I4tWha1 ..." ....... Strongr-, .. -,,",M D*HoliIl'We ........ A. Participate in regional efforts ta solve such 752% 21.0% 1,8% 2.0% n=39S problems as transportation and housing. B. Use pubfic funds to improve regional 53.1% 36.4 1% 6,7":'/00 38% ri=:?90 pubnc transportation. C. Use public funds to expand regional 23.9% 41.0% 18.s""/c 16,0'% n=368 housing opportunities. 0, Develop more active partnerships witM the 47.6% 384% 5,5% 55% n=365 City of East Palo Alto. E. Strengthen the City's working relationship 44.6% 47.3% 5.4C1/c 2"/% n=368 with Stanford UnNers rty. F. Share Palo Alto's revenues with other olies 14.9% 45.2% 19.400/00 20.5% n=376 to help solve regional problems. G, Share poocy deciSion making with 34.7'% 49,7% 7.9% 7.7r;/~ n=376 neighboring cities. 8. Do yo.u have any other thoughts abOut Palo Alto's ~ole .or its relationships with surrounding c<")mmunfties? - % 01 Totar R8~O!,se:s Work more y,..ith other communities ............... ' ................. '. 71.9%1 Outreach to East Pa:oA:to, ............................... 13.1% Transportatjon issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 % Shorefine Amphitheater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6% Waste issues ................................ , . . . . . 2.0% Parks or open space issues. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . , .5% Housing issues ..................... , . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 0.9% Umit cooperation with other communiries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12.2% AC1 as a leader for other communities ... , . . . . . . .. .. ........... 9.3% Other Comments ... " .......................................... '" 6.7% Total Number of Responses 344 .~-...- - Inlrial Ass"Jh~ Page F ~ Lend Use and Mobility A. B. C. o. E. 1: J. H. I. The is-sLle 0' hew land will be used in the h.rture is a majo~ fo--;us of thll Comprehensive P~an. At p;-S'sent Pato AJto is a1fl1ost fully devsloped. But when it C:(I~e!. time tc c~ange or reuS6-land in Palo Alto, the Plan must proooe guidance on what types 0: land uses ~ould be developed. P!sase indicate whim of the 1~lowing land uses you think are mi.Jch needed. somewhat needed, or not rweded. U~. ......... , No' ....... ....... .. .... More mj)(itd·use development, which allows 29.8% 38.3% 31.9c/~ n~376 for multiple u~s within a bIJildi:Jg or on a given site. such as housing plus retai\ 01 hOl.lsio9 plus offices. Mol'S n;ntal housing. 25.9% 37.9% 36 2% n=348 More eon'tr'entence retail and personal service 22.0% 230% 55.0~/o n=396 businesse~, such as drugstores. groceries, and dry cleaners. More bulk retail stores such as Price CI;Jb and 9.2%: 15.1% 75.7% n=391 Orchard Supply HarelN.re. More speciafty retail stores. 6.1% 22.3% 71.6% n=394 t..40re housing for those who wo rk Of go to 45.5% 31.1 Clio 23.4% n=376 school in Palo A~o. More office deyelopment 5.1'% 16.7% 78.2% n=372 A new full-service hotel and conference center 9.9% 22.9'% 67.?:;' n=375 Additional parils and open space 39.4% 27.3% 33.3% n=393 opportunities. 10. Are tfiere other land Ll5eS lJ-Jat you think ar€ needed? Affordable housi ng ............................................... . Open space .................................................... . Recreational or community facilj1ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. . Trenspor1at~on-oriented uses. . . . . . . . . . ............ , .. Comme,.cial uses .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . .,., 01 To!a, ReSPO!1ses 20.4%. 204% 19.7% 10.9~/o 10.2% Industria~ uses. . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . " 4.1 '% Other Comm~nts ................................................. 14.3% Total Number of Responses:147 :-.' , :;,.-. " - ----~--------- CltydPakNlo ~ ~n LPdiil'8SunI.j' 0 IoIMI ReSlli'!S Pags7 11. The next question relates to tra:nsportlJtlon issues and pot2'ntiB! directions. Please indicate your lel/e~ of agreement with each of the following transporta!ion goal~. -no" Sam_, ......... , &l7ontl"r ..... .. " . l;Hug,.u ........ A. inCf6ase th e supply of parking in 38,7%:1 34.5% 16.6% ~O.2% n=391 commercial areas. B. Extend Sand Hill Road to EI Camino Real. 56,5°/0 22.9% 7.5% 13.1% n=359 C. O~.ourage auto trips '!hrougl1 residential 24,4% 23.7% 19.3 Q/o 32.6% 0=393 neighbartlOoos uSir!Q traffic barriers, restrict~ tums and speoo bumps. D. Improve automobile circulation. 31.9% 41.1% 14,6% 12.4'% n=364 E. Impl'o\le tt1 e intra-city b{ cycle sysle m. 49,7% 29.S% 13,7% 7. 1 c:./o 0=380 F. Improve the city's bfcyde COi"tnecti011 52.7% 31 $::/0 9.5% 6.0% 0=349 from the foothiiis to the baylands. G. Increase local transit options such as 58,7% 27.0'%~ B.2'% 0.1% n=378 buses and shuttles. 12. If you had to choose between improving automobile circulation and increasir1g non-auto transportation options, including brke s)'stem and loca! trans~ improvements, which would you choosG'? Au10 22.1% Non-AulD 77.9% 00380 12A. [If Non-AvtoJ If you had to choose between imp'ovin9 lIle bicycle system and ,mproving Iocallransit, which would you choose? Bike 25,0% Trarr.J1 75.0'% 13. Please indicate your level of agreement with the foriowing regional transit goals: Stl'o~1y scm ...... , ........ , "~ Ao'" OINgr .. · A. De .... elop e stronger connection to SARI SO,6~Vc 143% 2.8°/~ B, Develop a stfonger connection to 57.6'% 31,6% 3.7% Santa Clara County Light Flail. $tron,,~ D .... g"'_ 2,3% n=391 7.1% n=380 14. If yo~ had to choose between improving the connection to BART and lmproving the connection to light rail, which do you thin'k should be given the higher prjority? BART 7S.SOk Light Rail 23.2"'/ .. n::.354 --- t ! I I I I ! I • - c;rydPmJJ1c Conpr&iJ.8nsJor'& Plan ~O' SUI""WI'Y o '5. What other goals do you think should guide fulure land use or transportation plannfng in Palo Alla? Land Use Goals: Maintain or increase open space ...................... . Address environmental issues in land use p!al'lning. . ...... , Um" growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . Increase rob creating uses ........................ , ...... . Serve Ihe needs of residents. . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . Maintain the residentiai orientation ...... ' ................ . Plan fand use to support pubfic nanspar1alion .. . Other land use goals ...................... . Transpoltation Goals: Improve public transportation ................................. . Improve connections 10 BART or I'gnl rail ..... . Improve Ca~rain service Improve bus servl.ce ......... . 5.4'% 4.1% 3.8%~ 35% 3,2% 3.2% 0.9% 6.3% .... 43.9% 7.0'%. 4,7% 4.4% Reduce car LIse and traffic .. . . .............. 11.1% improve 1raffic flow ....................................... . Improve the bicycle system .............................. . Enhance pedestrian access .............................. . Othertransportatioo goals ............................... . Total Number 01 Responses: 316 5.1'% 3.2% 1.3% 5 10/0 ~ '\ I , < ~ , , <~ ; , " , i Community· Design, Ho using lind N61ghborhoods 5. The ComprehensJve Plan Update wil: includl3' goals and policies to guide the design of Palo Alto ne<gr,borhoods and the supply of housing. For eaer, 01 the followir>g goal statemeols. pleaselnd,ca'e whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly dJsagree with the statement IIVo""" _ ...... , .... -., auongi)' A, ... .., .. .... .... ou.~ ..... A. Develop more housing 'or tirsl·ti:Tl~ 42,0% 33,9% 13.0 o/a 11.1%. n=386 homebuyers B. Develop more houS;ng for senior citizens. 33.8% 414% 16.0("/0 8.8% n=374 C, ~I/eiop mere mu!ti-family affordable 31.5% 35,7°/co 18.8% 14.0c%, n=378 living units. O. Keep shopping and services ..... ithin walking 56.0% 32.5C1/~ 7.9% 3.6% n=394 dlsiaJlce or residential n:eightxlmoods, E. Formulate design guidelines 10 ensure 69.4% 18.7% 7,1% 4.8%, n=395 that new construction is compatibre wil~ n eig hborhood scaie and quality F. Promote increased socioeconomic and 45,7% 32.2;)/0 9,3Q/~ 12.8% n=376 ethnlc diversity wittlin ne;ghborhoods. G. Improve the appearance, functioni~ and 53,7()/O 30.4% 9.4% 6.5% n=382 vitality of EI Camino Real. 17. Are ahere other specific areas in tlle City thal you mink need attention? Alma Street or Ventura Dowr.iown or UniverSity Avenue South Paro AHo ......... . Midtown..... . ..... _. EI Camino Real '" .... . Baron Parl<. ............ . Cafifornia Avenue ............... . Saylands, flood plains, wetlands ........ . Other Areas ...................... . To:al Number of Responses: 316 % 01 Total Raspon!:es is.8% 13.9%, 10.6% 10.1% 9.6% 8.2% 4.3'~~ 1.9% . _ ..... ' ............. 25.5 QiQ Cilyd p~ A,t:, CMy:wflMosl\ ... Plan (),:)d.tt. SUNfIY fn/fiai RPsvlts Page 10 '8. 00 you have any other Ideas or tlwughts about community de~ig(l, ne'Qhbomoods or housing in Palo Mo? Improve neighborhoods, provide nearby shopping and serviCJls ........... . Increase aHordabfe housing ....... , ............................... . Enforce building rodes ........................................... . Maintain or improvF.l the crty's appearance ...................... . Maintain low density housing .................. , ..................... . Improve shopping areas ........................................... . Imp'ove transportation in neighborhoods. . . .. . ....................... . Control growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . Other Comments ................................................ . Total Numbero! Responses: 213 '% of Tot;ir R6!=fNil$tlS 23.9% 13.6% 13.1% 10.8% 9.9%. 5.6~io 5.2% 3.8% 14.1% f I f i , . . - "" . ~~~~~~i/~ i-~;: .~ , .i·~~Ig:·~ .. ~.~",,-" :~I~ _____ "'''''A1''''''"'''~''~ k'_-" City r;A Palo Ala ~Mivd py" l..Jf:date survey 0. Go ... mtn6n~ EconomIc Resources and City ServIces fnlr1<l!' Res.d/s p~rl .9. The nelct set of {;,'Cai statements relates to economic reSDurces and City serv:ces. First do you fee! that econom!r; conslderatlons inclUding revenue projections a_nd market forces S~OiJk:f playa n;sjor role, a moderate rore, a minor role, or no roia in determ~ning City decisions? Major Role 401,9% Moderate Role 4S.2% ~iOOf Flcie 7.3% No Role 1.6% 20. 00 you think the City 01 Palo AIto pro .... '..jes too many service!, too re-~ services, or just about the right ievef of services? TooMan)' 9.8% Too Few 7.00/11 2OA. [If Too Many or Too Few] Please explain. Level of Services tJO High: level of services generally too high Just Right 83.2'% City is overextended ... " ...................... " ....... " .. " .. " .... . Services unused by residents Of' not needed Level of Services /00 Low: % 01 Tolar Response.; 30.8% 15.4% 12.8% Existjng services need improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26.9% Serv~s needed which do not currently exist ... ' .. " ........ " .. " .... " .... 7.7"O/Q Other Commenls ... "." ............ " ...... "." ................ " .... . Tota', Numoor o! Responses: 78 21. The national and state recession has affected the City"s budget thrOL'gh slow sales tax growtn, dampened residential property sales, and increased unemployment. in response to Iimi!ec! revenues, do you thlnk the City should: Decrease services 7.6% 36.5% 31.4°1'0 24.5% Charge l1ser fees to maintain -desfrad services sucn as parks and libraries Both Neitn6'r; Instead, the City should '4 oi Tolal Respo r"'SAS Reduce ci1y staft, improve efficiency .................. " .. " .. ". 4.5% Raise taxes ................ " .... " ................... " . ". 2"5% Charge other user fees ... , " . . . ......... 2.3% Other . " ............... " . . . . ... " . . . .. 2.6 % Tota: Number 01 Responses: 399 c'···"·····L·.·"'".' . " .) ~ - '.-:~~ __ ,'_u_ Cit}" d P':~ Alto C~,.". PJ.;1 Lpdar .. SVf"rltJy '') ~ "hysical lind Eflvlftmmsntsl Resources JnItJ~ ReSIJIt~ Pa:;8 12 22. The lest set cf goars addresses Palo AIIO'S physieal and environmental relOiJftes. Please indicate your le'Jsl of agreemenl with the following resource oon~9rvatio(1 goals, s:r-c"2tr 80m ........ Som ..... , SIrOf\;1y .. -..... t>IN;, ... ... .".. A. Increase City and home use Clf rer'lewabie 6-4,7'-/0 30.9'%, 26% 1.8% n=385 resources such as solar energy and natural gas B. Undertake: additiOf1ar etlons to recyde 76.5~r::) 17.2% 3,5% 2.8% 0=396 wasts, such as curbside recyding of an plas!!cs. C. ir.crease regularror. of the transport and S4.5°;~ 28, 1 °/~ 11.5'% 5.9()/~ n=358 dlspesal of hazan::ous wast9. O. Increase City and home use of recyded 54.8'=;'0 35.3%) 4.7% 5.2% 0=382 or reclaimed water. E. Maintain current efforts to protect t'ie 82.2% 15,2% 1.8000/0 O.8CJ'Q n=396 foothills, the baylands and the creek. F. fmprOV8 the City's parks, libraries, ar'Jd 42.5% 37.8'% 13.9% 58% n=395 community and cultura! centers, G. C¢nti"ue on-goJng replacement ofltle 65.4'% 31,0% 3.3% 0.3% "=390 Clty's aging public i"fraSUucture, SiiJd1 as utilities. storm drains and sidewalks. H. Pursue efforts to place all power and utility 43.4% 32.0'% 13.7% 103% n=380 lines uilderground oller the next 20 years. l Participate in !he emet'~ing fiber optics 42.4Oj~ 38.7% 11.2% 7.7% n=349 network, wh:ch wourd maximize intormation exchange and commur.icatiorLs ~sir;g new te eM nologies. 23. Are there any other goa's related 10 Palo Alto's physical or environmental resources whfcn you feel should be included in the Plan? :..,-,-' Maintain open space ............. . Reduce energy use, water use, solid waste Increase aftemalive traL1sport.atlon Regulate pollution ...................... . Consider cost limitat[ons ........................ . Enhance services or recreational oppar1unities .. % ofTNar P.l!'sponSl:t;. 22.8'%, 20.8% 14.1~/o 12.8% . ............ 60%, Other Comments ........................................ . . . . .. 6,0 % . ... 17.4"'/1) Total Number o! Responses: 149 v. Background Information \' TO finish uP. J have e few background questiOf1S , :,'''j ..... 24. Do you own or rent Yi:lUr place or residence? 75.1% Own 23,9% Renl n..399 25. How ICIng ha"'e you been a resPdent o{ Palo AllO" Years: mean=19 mOOlan=17 n=399 26. Do y'OU iive: [Read fi:;tj West of A!lna Street 29. 7"/~ 35.5% 33.3% 1 ,5 C% n~OO East of Alma Street. ilorth of Oregon Expresswtiy East of Alma Street south of Oregon Expressway Refused 27 ~ Whlch Ocf the fonowing age categories describes you best? [Read list] ~ .3% 18 • 24 years old 31.7% 25 . 44 year: old 43.0% 45 . 54 years 0;0 20.2% 65 )"3ars ck:1 and over 0, B% Refused n=400 2B. Whlch of the fcHowing describes yowr ethnic background cr race? [Read listj 1.0% A'rjcan~Amerlcarlfajack 0,8% A.rnerican Indian 5.7% ~aniPacific Isrander sa,7% CaucasiarliW,lite 1 ,5% la~r1olHispanjc 0.8% Other 1.5% Ret.;sed n=400 29. How many people live in your household. including YOl!rserf? People: mean = 2.6 median=2 n=396 n!tr..;R8:iul!s Page 13 . i 1 I - elly at Pale AlIa ~1l5.w Plan t.;xiaf-$LlMty ~ -". 30. What is your employment.talus? [read list] 12.2% 595% 4.0% 20.2% 3.5% Working at home Werking ou~side the '/"lome looking to( lI1orlo(/not ~'OI'klr19 Retired Student 1.1% Other 0.5% Refused 0-400 31. [,if!heywork outside tile ho",., askjwhere do you work? 39.1% 7.9% 8.7% 20.9% 16.6% 4.3% 1.2% 1.2% n=253 Palo Alto San Jose Stantord Other Santa Clara County city [ask respondent to ide!'Iufy city! San Mateo County city [ask respondent to identify city): San Francisco Alameda County Ott;er 32. For statistical purposes only. we'd like to ask which of the following ~nCQme ranges yOUf annual househord incgme faits tnto? 89"'10- 27.5°/12 21.7% 9.2% 24.5% B.3% n=4DO Loss than 530,DOOiyear Between 530-60.oo0 I year BetNeen $6 1 ~90,OOO/)'ear Between $91-1oo.000Iyear $101,000 or more per year Refuse<l ... ~ : : 33. 1$ there anything erse yc.u'd like ,!") say about th1ngs not covered on the survey? /nl!ial Resulrs Page 15 % of To:aJ Respon .... ' Government procedur~s ........... , ........ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22.5% Ser.-ices .... , ....... , .......................... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16.30/0 Survey instrume:"'!t and procedure ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2% Cily finances and taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5% Community charactl3( and i~age .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ...... ,.... 8.5% Houslr".g ....•.................................................. ,. 7.Do/c Transportation ............. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.3% Other Commerlts ................................. _ ............. ,. 21.7% Thtal N"mber 01 Responses: 129 Welj ... that's all the questions I have ... ThanKS for participating !n this survey. ResuMs of this survey will be avaHable at Cily Hall aHer May 1 st. Thanks again and have a nice evening 34. Genee, of respondent {by audio! Male 48.3% Fe,TJare 51.7% Time Ended: -;:,',:~:?:{~-' , ~~i~·;~-·· ':~~!~~1~ .,::-.... " ~.