City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov City Council
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Date: 5/7/2024
Time: Special City Council Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Locations: Teleconference and
City Council Chambers
751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Special Session
A. Call To Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Combs, Doerr, Nash, Taylor, Wolosin
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin I. C. Murphy, City Attorney Nira F. Doherty Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren
C. Closed Session
C1. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency designated representatives: City Attorney Nira Doherty, Steve Mermell Unrepresented employee: City Manager
D. Call To Order
Mayor Taylor re-called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
E. Roll Call
Present: Combs, Doerr, Nash, Taylor, Wolosin
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin I. C. Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, City Attorney Nira F. Doherty, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren F. Report from Closed Sessions
No reportable actions.
G. Presentations and Proclamations
G1. Proclamation: Mental Health Month
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Mayor Taylor introduced the proclamation (Attachment).
John Butler SMC Mental Health Month Planning Committee accepted the proclamation.
G2. Proclamation: Jewish American History Month
Mayor Taylor introduced the proclamation (Attachment).
G3. Proclamation: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Taylor introduced the proclamation (Attachment).
H. Study Session
H1. Provide direction on a proposal to install Flock fixed Automated License Plate Readers citywide (Staff Report #24-080-CC)
Police Chief Dave Norris made the presentation (Attachment). Maya Sewald spoke in support of Flock fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) citywide.
Steve Wagstaff spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Shirley Chiu spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Liz King spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Soody Tronson spoke in opposition of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Brian Kissel spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Derek Marsano spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Dee Dee Dickey spoke in support of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide. Randy Avalos spoke in opposition of Flock fixed ALPRs citywide.
The City Council received clarification on the supplemental law enforcement grant, data sharing and privacy for Menlo Park, Flock and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) and retention, applicable records released for Public Records Act requests, privately owned Flock cameras and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and Flock tools.
The City Council discussed false positive stops reporting, data security, reducing NCRIC report holding timeline, civil liberties, cost, police department personnel and camera location.
The City Council directed staff to return with a pilot program, review NCRIC report holding retention and include reporting with current police department quarterly report outs.
Regular Business
I. Call To Order
Mayor Taylor re-called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m.
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov J. Roll Call
Present: Combs, Doerr, Nash, Taylor, Wolosin
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin I. C. Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, City Attorney Nira F. Doherty, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren K. Agenda Review
Staff will provide updates to Consent item M3. after Regular item N1.
L. Public Comment
Gregg Spears spoke on the RV (recreation vehicle) concerns on Campbell Avenue (Attachment).
Soody Tronson spoke in support of restarting the short-term rental topic conversation.
M. Consent Calendar
M1. Accept the City Council meeting minutes for March 26, April 2 and 16, 2024 (Attachment) M2. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance setting speed limits on certain streets (Staff Report #24-072-CC)
M3. Authorize the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with Caltrain to develop design and environmental clearance documents for the Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing project (Staff Report #24-074-CC)
M4. Adopt a resolution to authorize the city manager to apply for funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Staff Report #24-075-CC)
Pam Jones spoke in support of grant funding related to tree planting and uniformity of tree canopy citywide.
M5. Receive annual City Council goal setting workshop final report (Staff Report #24-076-CC) ACTION: Motion and second (Doerr/ Wolosin), to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item M3., passed unanimously.
N. Regular Business
The City Council took a recess at 8:28 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
N1. Adopt a resolution to establish “no parking” zones on Middle Avenue, make buffer bike lanes permanent, and continue Nealon Park frontage parking as a pilot for the Middle Avenue Complete Streets project (Staff Report #24-073-CC)
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Senior Transportation Engineer Kevin Chen made the presentation (Attachment). Bill Kirsch support in support of safer streets with consideration of bicycles (bikes). Katie Behroozi spoke in support of backend parking.
Jacqui Cebrian spoke in support of Option A and additional bike racks. Sandy Napel spoke in opposition of the Blake Street closure. Sally Cole spoke in support of the project and increased safety. Gregory Faris spoke in support of permanent buffer bike lanes. Neil Wolf support of opening Blake Street.
Sue Kayton spoke on concerns related to children’s safety issues from backend parking and speed limit changes.
Michael Barclay spoke in support of Option B.
Matthew Rascoff spoke in support of reduced speed limits, increased enforcement and making the piolet permanent.
Olga Afanasiev spoke in support of the underpass and permanent bike lanes. Emily Bailard spoke in support of the pilot and Option A. Katherine A. spoke in support of the new bike lane and Option A. Ross Silverstein spoke in support of additional bike racks at Nealon Park, making the bike lanes permanent and Option A.
Adina Levin spoke in support of piloting backend parking. Jeff Piper spoke in support of the Blake Street closure and the pilot. Brendan Visser spoke in support of the project and in Option A.
The City Council received clarification on backend versus front end parking, activation of the 25- mph (miles per hour) zone, Middle Avenue and Olive Street intersections and the Complete Streets Commission (CSC) recommendation.
The City Council discussed Little House and New Community Church and general feedback, enforcement, the Menlo Park City School District (Attachment), parking reduction, signage and traffic volume of Stanford.
The City Council directed staff to pursue Option A and review of parking space sizes.
ACTION: Motion and second (Nash/ Doerr), to adopt a resolution to establish “no parking” zones on Middle Avenue, make buffer bike lanes permanent and continue Nealon Park frontage parking as a pilot for the Middle Avenue Complete Streets project, passed 4-1 (Combs dissenting).
M3. Authorize the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with Caltrain to develop design and environmental clearance documents for the Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing project (Staff Report #24-074-CC)
Public Works Director Azalea Mitch made the presentation (Attachment). Adina Levin requested clarification on the costs and soft costs.
The City Council received clarification on soft costs industry standard and budget and grant availability.
The City Council discussed factors driving cost.
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov ACTION: Motion and second (Wolosin/ Nash), to authorize the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with Caltrain for $2,000,000 to develop engineering design and environmental clearance documents for the Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project, passed unanimously.
The City Council continued items N4. and O1. to a future City Council meeting.
N2. Consider and adopt resolution approving the water supply assessment for the Parkline mixed-use masterplan proposed project and project variant (Staff Report #24-077-CC) Principal Planner Corinna Sandmeier made the presentation (Attachment).
The City Council received clarification on city water saving efforts.
ACTION: By acclamation, the City Council extended the meeting past 11 p.m.
ACTION: Motion and second (Doerr/ Wolosin), to adopt a resolution approving the water supply assessment prepared for the Parkline mixed-use masterplan proposed project and the project variant pursuant to and in compliance with California Water Code §§10910 to 10915, passed unanimously.
N3. Resolution to reduce the Utility Users Tax (Staff Report #24-071-CC) Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte made the presentation.
ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Nash), to adopt a resolution extending the reduction of the Utility Users Tax to 0% pursuant to §3.14.130 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code, passed unanimously.
N4. Introduce and waive the first reading amending Municipal Code Section 2.04.160 Salaries – Established to modify City Council compensation (Staff Report #24-070-CC) O. Study Session
O1. Provide direction on updating the City Council Procedures Manual (Staff Report #24-078-CC) P. Informational Items
P1. City Council agenda topics: May 2024 (Staff Report #24-079-CC) P2. Police department quarterly update – Q1 January – March 2024 (Staff Report #24-069-CC) (Informe de Personal #24-069-CC)
Q. City Manager Report
City Manager Justin Murphy reported out on the May 9 second of two Enviro Just meeting, May 11 housing resource fair, May 14 special City Council meeting and May 18 BHCC opening.
R. City Councilmember Reports
None.
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov S. Adjournment
Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:12 p.m.
Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi Herren
These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting June 11, 2024. roclamation
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH MAY 2024
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are among the most common health conditions and more than half the world's population will live with a mental health condition in their lifetime; and WHEREAS, in 2021, one out of every eight San Mateo County adults likely had serious psychological distress in the past year. From 2019 to 2021, San Mateo County youth in grades 7 and 11 , reported chronic sadness and hopelessness (29% and 43%, respectively) in the past 12 months; and WHEREAS, every day, millions of people face stigma related to mental health and substance use conditions and may feel isolated and alone, going years before receiving any help; if left untreated, have life expectancies 25 years shorter than the general population; and WHEREAS, while mental health conditions are common across all types of demographics, certain communities face inequitable access to services, including people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, youth, and older adults; and
WHEREAS, mental health and substance use conditions are treatable health conditions, and persons who have mental health and substance use conditions can recover and lead full and meaningful lives; and
WHEREAS, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is the first in the country to pass a resolution in January 2024 declaring loneliness a public health crisis and pledging to promote social connection in our communities. Given this public health priority, the theme for 2024 May Mental Health Month is Heal Through Connection; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity, Mayors Mental Health Initiative, and partners are collectively organizing activities that our community can participate in throughout the month, including free in-person and virtual events, advocacy days, and social media campaigns; and
WHEREAS, the Menlo Park's City Council wishes to increase the public's knowledge of signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use conditions, professional and self-help resources and selfcare practices; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, I, Cecilia Taylor, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, hereby recognize May 2024 as Mental Health Month, to enhance public awareness of mental health to help end the stigma and direct members of the community to resources and support for mental health and substance use conditions.
Cecilia Taylor, McMay 7, 2024
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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, President George W. Bush issued the first Presidential Proclamation in 2006 designating May as Jewish American Heritage Month and every United States president since that time has issued similar proclamations annually; and
WHEREAS, for centuries, Jewish refugees fleeing oppression and discrimination abroad have fought for religious freedom, defining bedrock principles upon which America was built; and WHEREAS, Union soldiers celebrated Passover in the midst of the Civil War, Jewish suffragists fought to expand freedom and justice, and Jewish faith leaders linked arms with giants of the Civil Rights Movement to demand equal rights for all; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans enrich every part of American life as educators and entrepreneurs, athletes and artists, scientists and entertainers, public officials and activists, labor and community leaders, diplomats and military service members, and more; and
WHEREAS, there is also a history of racism, bigotry, and other forms of injustice towards Jewish Americans, including attacks on synagogues, bricks thrown through windows of Jewish businesses, swastikas defacing cars and cemeteries, Jewish students harassed on college campuses, and antisemitic conspiracy theories are rampant online; and
WHEREAS, our communities strive to heal these wounds and overcome these challenges, acknowledging and celebrating the crucial contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our collective struggle for a more just and fair society; and WHEREAS, the City of Menlo Park recognizes both the continuity of the Jewish people and the intergenerational responsibility we have to heal the community for our children; and WHEREAS, during Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor Jewish Americans who, inspired by Jewish values and American ideals, have engaged in the ongoing work of forming a more perfect union; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, I, Cecilia Taylor, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, hereby recognize May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month in celebration of the enduring heritage, culture, values, and contributions of Jewish Americans . & ~_:, ,.,: :1.:, l t-._
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ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH MAY 2024 WHEREAS, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, established by the United States Congress in 1992, is a time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have played in our shared history; and WHEREAS, California is home to more than 6 million individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders hold the fastest population growth rate among all racial and ethnic groups in our country; and
WHEREAS, the AAPI community has a long and rich history in California, migrating during the Gold Rush Era and planting their roots in the San Francisco Bay Area ever since, brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; and WHEREAS, it is imperative to recognize that throughout history AAPI communities have been the target of violence, disenfranchisement, and other xenophobic policies such as the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, the internment of Japanese Americans, and the "alien ineligible for citizenship" status imposed on Asian immigrants into the 1950s and 1960s - all of which have been systemic and wrongful violations of their rights; and
WHEREAS, the perseverance, hope, and hard work of the APPi community as educators and entrepreneurs, athletes and artists, scientists and entertainers, public officials and activists, labor and community leaders, diplomats and military service members, and more, have enriched our communities through their ingenuity and creativity while navigating significant cultural and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, despite the immeasurable ways Asian American and Pacific Islanders enrich this country, we continue to see persistent racism, harassment, and hate crimes that have left too many families afraid to leave their homes and too many loved ones traumatized; and WHEREAS, we must all confront past and present racism and fight for the safety and inclusion of our APPi friends and neighbors and acknowledge that AAPI communities are an invaluable part of the rich fabric of our communities at large; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, I, Cecilia Taylor, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, hereby recognize May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in celebration of the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of the AAPI community.
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May 7, 2024
POLICE DEPARTMENT - STUDY SESSION
FIXED ALPRSChief Dave Norris
H1-PRESENTATION
Re-engage our ongoing discussion on Fixed ALPRs
Understand and address questions and/or concerns from our public and City Council
Receive direction from the City Council:
– If acceptable, direction to proceed with preparation for Public Safety deployment of fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) through the 2024-25 Budget Process 2 OBJECTIVES & RECOMMENDATION
MENLO PARK PD –
QUICK REFRESHER - ALPR
Automated License Plate Readers at Menlo Park PD: “Mobile ALPRs” for the past 10 years – 3 vehicles currently deployed with ALPR technology– ALPR data retention to restricted to 6 months by City Ordinance since 2014. MPPD in agreement with Flock Safety for access to Flock ALPR data from Law Enforcement partners, with access approved by mutual agreement between participating agencies (all in CA) 3 REFRESHER - ALPR AT-A-GLANCE
4 Far less expensive per unit, allows
for strategic deployment
User-friendly, robust database
– Lum, Merola, et al., George Mason Univ.
2010
Fixed ALPRs are far more objective
and indiscriminate than mobile ALPRs
– Strategic locations 24-7-365 vs.
dependent on random patrol
Law Enforcement information
sharing
– Leads to more follow-up arrests
• Ozer, Univ. of Cincinnati 2016 • Koper & Lum, George Mason Univ. 2019
TRANSPARENCY PORTALWHY FLOCK?
5 Flock ALPR Coverage Planned and Implemented – Bay Area Proven and tested crime fighting and public safety tool:
– Strategic and Objective Placement– Deterrent to criminal activity • Proactive Deterrence –
– Real time alerts to established crime-related vehicles entering our neighborhoods
– Signage alerts the criminal element to this crime control asset in our community
– Case Closure and Service to Our Residents - enormous and time-saving supplement to investigative activity. • Leads to seizure and return of property and vehicles.• Results in arrests of criminals victimizing our community WHY FLOCK, CONT’D -
6 Ozer, Univ. of Cincinnati 2016 Koper & Lum, George Mason Univ. 2019
Does Flock Work? – Post-Implementation Data:
– Case Study – Foster City
• Implemented in 2021• 2022 – Property Crime down 28%, Overall Crime down 13%• 2023 – Property Crime still down, Overall Crime down another 12% – Case Study – South San Francisco
• Implemented in 2022• In 2023:
– Vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles both down 12%– Commercial burglaries down 43%– Catalytic converters down 62% – Case Study - Grover Beach, CA
• Implemented in 2023• Since deployment, Thefts down 23%, Overall Crime down 17% WHY FLOCK, CONT’D -
7 MPPD Lexipol Policy – ALPRs (462)
– Several sections describing the collection & retention, release & sharing, relationships with other agencies, and audits & accountability will be reviewed and revised. – Specific direction requiring confirmation of any “flags” or “hits” prior to action, when safe (current policy)
– Proposed changes were included in the staff report in detail. • Commitment to security and accountability, with training of all personnel
• Audits and transparency, including Quarterly Reporting• Strict sharing guidelines including no investigations related to immigration or enforcement that violates CA Laws
8 CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FLOCK
Municipal Ordinance (Chapter 2.56)
– Several sections describing the definition of terms, use of ALPR systems and data storage / retention, prohibited uses, auditing and reporting, and agency policy. • Add 30-Day retention for Flock Database• Add Quarterly Reporting Requirement• Require agreement by “sharing agencies” to abide by MPPD Policy
• Sharing guidelines will include no investigations related to immigration or enforcement that violates CA Laws
– A revised Municipal Ordinance will be in place prior to any utilization of an updated ALPR deployment.
9 CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FLOCK CONT’D
COST BREAKDOWN
10 Flock Project Costs -
Item Cost
Flock Falcon ALPR Cameras (35 at about $3000 ea.) $105,000 Flock Advanced Search Operating System $7,500
Total Ongoing –
Cameras and Detection, Software & Secure Data
Storage
$112,500
Professional Services Implementation Fees (First Year
Only)* $20,750
Total First Year $133,250
Two Year Total $245,750
This is MPPD’s recommended camera deployment.
– Although not recommended, a
lesser deployment was included in the staff report
– If desired, we can do a longer
contract, per Flock.
* PD to cover First Year $20,750 Implementation through COPSSLESF Grant Funds Resources Used in Development of
this Second Discussion on Fixed Automated License Plate Readers:– Los Altos PD Policy and Ordinance– Review of local news about data breaches of a public safety agency in our area
– ACLU Model ALPR Policy– ACLU Article “How to pump the brakes”– NYU Policing Project Model Policy– NYU Policing Project White Papers on ALPRs and “Lateral Surveillance”
11 CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF FLOCK CONT’D
– Discussion with Police Chiefs from the California
Police Chiefs Association and the San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriff’s Association – Discussion with the International Association of
Chiefs of Police, PPSEI - Police Professional Standards, Ethics, and Image Committee Re-engage our ongoing discussion on Fixed ALPRs
Understand and address questions and/or concerns from our public and City Council
Receive direction from the City Council:
– If acceptable, direction to proceed with preparation for Public Safety deployment of fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) through the 2024-25 Budget Process 12 OBJECTIVES & RECOMMENDATION
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1 RECOMMENDATIONS ON MIDDLE
AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT
May 7, 2024
N1-PRESENTATION
Project goals Background Project summary Data collection summary Recommendations Other considerations Project schedules AGENDA 2
Enhance bicyclist and pedestrian
visibility and improve safety of all
users Provide safe and comfortable
cycling and pedestrian
infrastructure and encourage
sustainable mode of transportation Increase accessibility of the corridor by supporting
improvements related to Middle
Plaza and ongoing study of the
grade-separated pedestrian and
bicycle crossing
PROJECT GOALS 3
March 3, 2022 – Conducted community kick-off meeting
Oct. 18, 2022 – City Council approved traffic calming measures Feb. 14, 2023 – City Council approved the bike lane pilot Oct. 2023 – Installed buffer bike lane pilot
BACKGROUND
4 5
PROJECT SUMMARY -
BUFFER BIKE LANE PILOT
Olive St. to El Camino Real
Middle Ave. Olive St.
Middle Ave. At Olive St.
At Blake St. St. Blake Middle Ave.
6 PROJECT SUMMARY –
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
7 DATA COLLECTION SUMMARY –
VOLUMES AND SPEEDS
Before pilot data collection: February to April 2023
With pilot data: March 2024
8 DATA COLLECTION SUMMARY -
COLLISIONS
All collisions had no or minor injuries. All pedestrian/bicyclist collisions had minor injuries. 9 DATA COLLECTION SUMMARY -
PARKING OCCUPANCY
Data collection period: March/April 2024
10 DATA COLLECTION SUMMARY -
PUBLIC SURVEY
Drivers: Nearly 90% indicated no change to their driving patterns.
Parking experience: 29% had no trouble finding parking, 38% had trouble finding parking, and 33% had not tried to park on Middle Avenue.
Bikers: 60% felt safer, 26% felt no change, and 14% felt less safe
Pedestrians: 36% felt safer, 50% felt no change, and 14% felt less safe
11 RECOMMENDATIONS –
OLIVE ST. TO UNIVERSITY DR.
Permanent buffered bike lanes - no parking zone on both sides Arbor Rd. reached ≥ 95 percent parking occupancy on Sundays Maximum parking occupancy on other cross streets (i.e., Westfield Drive, Fremont Street and Windsor Drive): ≤ 50 percent St. Fremont Rd. Arbor Middle Ave.
12 RECOMMENDATIONS -
UNIVERSITY DR. TO ECR
Pilot Nealon Park frontage: back-in angle parking, shift buffered bike lanes (fall 2024) Permanent buffered bike lanes - no parking zone on both sides Middle Ave.
Nealon Park
13 RECOMMENDATIONS -
UNIVERSITY DR. TO ECR
Alleviate Nealon Park parking
lot and frontage parking
demand (i.e., occupancy
reached ≥ 95 percent)
Improve children
loading/unloading conditions for
park users and nursery families
Improve sight visibilities
Middle Ave.
Nealon Park
Nealon Park frontage parking inventory
Parking configuration Total regular
spaces
Total accessible
spaces
Perpendicular parking (Pre-pilot) 46 3
Parallel parking (current configuration) 14 3
Back-in angle parking (proposed configuration) 26 3
RECOMMENDATIONS –
BACK IN ANGLE PARKING
14 Stanford Ave.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS -
NEALON PARK PARKING LOT
15 Middle Ave.
Existing: 26 diagonal spaces
Proposed: 37 perpendicular spaces
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS - AT OLIVE ST.
16 Middle Ave.
Olive St.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS -
CROSSING SAFETY / CIRCULATION
17 Yale Rd. Blake St.
Middle Ave. Middle Ave.
Continue to monitor
May 7: City Council actions
Trial (e.g., Nealon Park
parking lot / frontage
parking)
Design: summer 2024
Construction: fall/winter 2024
PROJECT SCHEDULES
18 Permanent (e.g., buffer bike
lanes, traffic calming,
resurfacing)
Design: fall/winter 2024
Construction: summer 2025
THANK YOU
MIDDLE AVENUE CALTRAIN CROSSING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
May 6, 2024
M3-PRESENTATION
Design and construction of a
new pedestrian and bicycle
undercrossing of the Caltrain
railroad in the vicinity of Middle
Avenue August 29, 2023 – City Council
approved the proposed design May 6, 2024 - Purchase of a portion of 700-800 El Camino
Real Caltrain coordination on next
steps 2
PROJECT UPDATE
Construction
– 2023 range: $23 to $35 million
– 2024 estimate: $34 million
• $15 million utilities (fiber, electrical)
Soft costs (design,
environmental, project /
construction management)
– 2023: $2.2 million
– 2024 February: $6.1 million
– 2024 March: $28 million
Total project cost: $62 million
3 ON-GOING CALTRAIN
COORDINATION - COSTS
Phase 1 – advance preliminary design, complete environmental clearance, engage in contractor selection process, independent cost estimator, value engineering
– Complete by spring 2025
– U.S. Department of Transportation - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program – KEY DECISION POINT: Update to council on cost and schedule seek direction on next steps Phase 2 – utility relocation design and design at 65% Phase 3 – utility relocation construction and final design Phase 4 – undercrossing construction
– Summer 2026 to 2028
4 ON-GOING CALTRAIN
COORDINATION – PHASING
Staff requests that the City Council authorize the
city manager to execute a memorandum of
understanding with Caltrain for $2,000,000 to
develop engineering design and environmental
clearance documents for the Middle Avenue
Caltrain Crossing Project
5 RECOMMENDATION
THANK YOU!
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