1 San Antonio/Rengstorff/Del Medio Area Neighborhood Meeting September 22, 2022
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE – UPDATE
Mountain View Solidarity Fund
On June 28, 2022, the City Council appropriated $800,000 as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Adopted Budget to support Phase II of the Mountain View Solidarity Fund (Solidarity Fund), a program that provides direct cash assistance to Mountain View residents impacted by the COVID- 19 pandemic. In 2021, the City Council appropriated $1 million as part of the Fiscal Year 2021- 22 Adopted Budget and approved program parameters and agreement terms with the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMV/CF) as the Solidarity Fund’s fiscal sponsor. The program parameters are to provide up to $4,000 per household to extremely low-income eligible residents (at or below 30% of area median income) residing in Mountain View who have been financially impacted by the pandemic through job loss, reduced working hours, school closures, or COVID-19-related illness. Phase I grant funds were distributed from November 2021 through January 2022 to nearly 400 households in need. Phase II of the Solidarity Fund direct cash assistance is anticipated to commence in Fall 2022.
Race, Equity, and Inclusion
The City has continued to implement its Race, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan, with accomplishments including using an equity lens in the review of City Budget proposals and Capital Improvement Program projects; planning numerous community events and engagement opportunities to explore and celebrate Mountain View’s diversity through the City’s Library, Recreation and Teen programs, Performing Arts Center, and Human Relations Commission; establishing the Public Safety Advisory Board which has reviewed a Ph.D. Research Fellow’s study of Mountain View Police Department traffic stop data and has assessed the MVPD School Resources Officer Program, amongst other topics; and launching the City’s first Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy. The City Council’s Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Race, Equity, and Inclusion met on June 21, 2022, to review these and other updates and discuss new priorities for inclusion in an updated Action Plan for the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinances
On August 30, 2022, the City Council introduced a Responsible Construction Ordinance and a Wage Theft Ordinance which it adopted on a second reading on September 13, 2022. The purpose of these ordinances is to help ensure accountability and compliance with existing State wage and hour laws, enhance the protection of workers’ rights, and support the City’s existing Minimum Wage Ordinance. The ordinances will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Community
COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
2 outreach and engagement will take place in the fall ahead of the ordinance’s effective date to educate residents and business owners about the new ordinances.
Elevate MV, the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program Launches The Mountain View Elevate MV pilot
program gives direct cash payments
of $500 per month for two years for
166 randomly selected eligible
extremely low income Mountain View
residents that will elevate their basic
income to provide more financial
security.
The pilot program sets itself apart
from other direct relief programs by
providing unrestricted financial
assistance to the most vulnerable in
our community. This means that
participants in the pilot are empowered to choose how the assistance best meets the basic needs of their family and is not tied to conditions.
Elevate MV is operated through the City’s partner Community Services Agency (CSA), supported by YMCA, working with the payment processor Community Financial Resources. This pilot program is also a research study and will be a part of a national study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Center for Guaranteed Basic Income along with participants from other cities across the State and nation
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Criteria to Apply:
• Extremely low-income Mountain View residents below 30% Area Median Income (AMI). (See Table 1 below).
Table 1. Income Limits by Household Size
Income
Level
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely
Low-
Income
(ELI):
<30% of
Area
Median
Income
$40,450 $45,500 $50,550 $54,600 $58,650 $62,700 $66,750
• Pregnant or caregiver for at least one child under the age of 18 at the time of application.
3 Program participants will be selected by an unbiased randomized process completed by the researchers (not the City or CSA). The pilot program application window launched on Friday, September 16, 2022, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 25.
Multicultural Engagement Program
Previously known as the Multilingual Community Outreach Program, the Multicultural Engagement Program (MEP) was recently renamed to reflect the broad range of services provided to the City's diverse community. Among their services, the MEP team provides translations for City outreach materials in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian as well as interpretations at various community and City Council meetings. In addition, the City conducted its first Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy this past spring, joining the successful Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy which resumed in fall 2021. For more information, visit MountainView.gov/MEP.
Enhanced Communications Program
The City has undertaken several important initiatives to enhance communication with the public.
This includes a bimonthly e -newsletter called City Hall Connection (MountainView.gov/CityHallConnection) and a redesigned biannual print newsletter, The View, (both of which now incorporate the City’s refreshed logo/visual identity) to provide more frequent, accessible and useful information to the community. A redesign of the City’s website is also underway.
Electrify Mountain View
Transitioning to electric transportation and appliances is the quickest way for our community to reduce carbon emissions, all while increasing savings and making homes safer and more comfortable. Electrify Mountain View is an online site for renters and homeowners that offers personalized recommendations in English, Spanish, Chinese or Russian on how to electrify all aspects of their life. At no cost, residents can learn about actions such as owning an electric vehicle or e-bike, becoming more energy efficient, using a full-size or portable induction cooktop, and installing solar power or a heat pump water heater. The platform is designed to help residents understand their options, see their savings, browse products, compare rebates and incentives, and get custom quotes. To sign up and start exploring the clean energy options available, visit: MountainView.Gov/ElectrifyMV
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EV Chargers Downtown
The City has begun installing new EV chargers downtown and replacing several of the City’s older chargers. In March, the 10 Chargepoint ports at the 850 California Street Parking Structure and 8 Chargepoint ports at the Civic Center Garage were replaced with PowerFlex units and 6 more ports were added at the Civic Center Garage. The City also installed 10 new Level 2 EV charging ports at the 135 Bryant Street Parking Structure and is reviewing plans for the installation of 22 new Level 2 ports and 2 Level 3 DC fast charger ports at the 850 California Street Parking Structure. In total, EV drivers in Mountain View will soon have access to 34 additional EV charging ports downtown, including two Level 3 fast charger ports. This will make a total of 67, city-owned ports available in Mountain View.
4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE
Economic Vitality Strategy
This past summer the City began the development of an Economic Vitality Strategy for Mountain View. Its goal is to recognize the unique character of Mountain View’s business community, identify the opportunities and challenges and create a short- term and long -term, sustainable strategy for economic growth that will support businesses and be responsive to the evolving needs of the local economy. The last Economic Development Strategy the City of Mountain View adopted was in 2003 with a minor update completed in 2008. A tremendous amount has changed within Mountain View since then. Over t he last 24 months local small businesses, office work environments and other business sectors have undergone structural changes as they recover from the impact of the pandemic and now is a good time to understand our business composition and identify progr ams and policies to support a balanced business ecosystem. The City will be conducting extensive community outreach and engagement to help inform strategies and initiatives as we move forward. Upcoming events, meetings and engagements opportunities can be found at:
https://www.MountainView.gov/depts/ comdev/economicdev/economic_vitality_strategy.asp
Public Art Strategy
City staff are working with the Visual Arts Committee (VAC) on developing a Public Art Strategy for the City of Mountain View. Work initially started at the beginning of 2020 and was put on hold as a result of COVID -19. Work has resumed on researching an d developing a Public Art Strategy. The Community is welcome to participate in the monthly VAC meetings as different elements of a Public Art Strategy are being developed and discussed.
To learn about the next Visual Arts Committee meeting visit:
mountainview.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
LIBRARY – UPDATE
Library website for all current information: mountainview.gov/library Library newsletter subscription link: mountainview.gov/librarynews -subscribe if you would like to subscribe to receive regular newsletters about what’s new at the library.
COMMUNITY SERVICES – UPDATE
Recreation Activity Guide
The Recreation Division has released the Fall Activity Guide. This activity guide covers classes and camps that take place from September through December. To view the Activity Guide and for more information on registration, please visit mountainview.gov/register .
COVID-19 Testing
The City continues to host pop-up testing sites at City facilities at the Mountain View Community Center through the County of Santa Clara. To make appointments for upcoming te sting, please visit www.sccfreetest.org. As of August 22, 2022, there have been 24,451 tests completed at City facilities since late May 2020.
5 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan
The City of Mountain View's Community Services Department kicked off the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (Plan) process Wednesday, September 14.
The purpose of the Plan is to define a clear vision and action plan for the future of Mountain View’s parks and open space, trail system, recreation facilities, and recreation programs and services. The first step in the process will be confirming the scope of work to be performed by the consultant team that will help the City develop the Plan. The City will then issue a Request for Proposals to select the consultant team. The City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission will review and provide feedback on the proposed scope of work at the following public meetings:
• Wednesday, September 14 – Parks and Recreation Commission meeting • Tuesday, September 27 – City Council meeting
For more information on these meetings and to sign up for updates on the process, visit MountainView.gov/ParksandRecStrategicPlan
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE
PLANNING – PLANS, POLICIES and DEVELOPMENT
CITYWIDE PROJECTS
Summary information on long range planning and private development projects throughout the City can be found in the “Current Project List” on the City’s website here:
mountainview.gov/depts/comdev/planning/activeprojects/default.asp
The items below are projects within or near the San Antonio/Rengstorff/Del Medio Neighborhood.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning Code Update
Update of the R3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zoning district standards to consider incorporating form-based development standards. The project will include public outreach, an anti - displacement evaluation, creation of form -based development standards, a design handbook, environmental review, public outreach, and Study Sessions and final Public Hearings with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council.
Webpage: R3 Zoning Update
Housing Element Update
The Housing Element Update includes reviewing and updating City housing policies to accommodate a share of the region’s p rojected housing needs, which is determined in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) set by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The update process will include public outreach, stakeholder meetings, technical assessments , and Environmental Planning Commission and City Council Study Sessions and final Public Hearings. The Housing Element Update is required to be approved by HCD by January 13, 2023. Webpage: MV Housing Element
6 Historic Preservation and Register Update
This update includes reviewing and updating the existing Historic Preservation Ordinance to provide a framework for recognizing, protecting and managing changes to the City’s historic resources and an update to the City’s Register of Historic Resources. The update process will include research on the City’s historic context and resources, public outreach and Study Sessions and final Public Hearings with the Environmental Planning Commission and City Council.
Webpage: Historic Preservation Update
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT – UNDER REVIEW
334 San Antonio Road
Request for a Planned Community Permit, and Development Review Permit to construct a five - story, mixed-use building with 62 condominium units and 2,000 square feet of ground floor retail with two levels of underground parking, a State Density Bonus with development waivers, replacing an existing gas service statio n, on a 0.62-acre project site; a Provisional Use Permit to allow rooftop amenities above the third floor; and a Tentative Map to create 63 condominium lots and one common lot. This project is located on the northwest corner of San Antonio Road and California Street in the P-40 (San Antonio) Precise Plan. Project is subject to SB 330.
365-405 San Antonio Road and 2585-2595 California Street (San Antonio Center Phase III) Request for Amendments to the San Antonio Precise Plan, a Master Plan, a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit for a new seven-story, 182,352 square foot commercial building with 150,000 square feet of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) from the Los Altos School District TDR Program and a shared parking reduction; a Provisional Use Permit to allow an office use; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove five Heritage trees; a Development Agreement to extend entitlements for seven years. This project is located on the southeast corner of San Antonio Road and California Street in the P-40 (San Antonio) Precise Plan.
Webpage: San Antonio Village Center
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT – APPROVED (may include under construction projects) 2645-2655 Fayette Drive
On November 17, 2020, City Council approved a Zoning Map Amendment from R3 -D (Multiple- Family Residential) district to P -40 (San Antonio) Precise Plan; Planned Community Permit and State Density Bonus with development w aivers to construct a six -story, 44-unit condominium building, replacing six existing residential units and a 6,900 square foot commercial building; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove eight Heritage trees on a 0.66 -acre project site; and Tentative Map to create 44 condominium units and one common lot. This project is located on the south side of Fayette Drive between Del Medio Avenue and San Antonio Road in the R3 -D (Multiple-Family Residential) district. Project is subject to SB 330.
1958 Latham Street
On December 10, 2019, City Council approved a Planned Unit Development Permit and Development Review Permit for a new six -unit rowhouse development on a vacant 0.39 -acre project site; and a Tentative Map to create six residential lots and one common lot. This project is located on the north side of Latham Street between Escuela and Rengstorff Avenues in the R3- 1 (Multiple-Family Residential) district.
7 570 South Rengstorff Avenue
On September 14, 2021, City Council approved a Planned Unit Deve lopment Permit and Development Review Permit to construct 85 rowhouses, replacing 70 existing apartment units, on a 4.07-acre project site; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 29 Heritage trees; and a Vesting Tentative Map to create eleven lots and seven common lots on 4.07-acre site. This project is located on the northwest corner of Latham Street and South Rengstorff Avenue in the R3-1.25 (Multiple-Family Residential) district.
1919-1933 Gamel Way and 574 Escuela Avenue
On September 26, 2021, City Council approved a Planned Unit Development Permit and Development Review Permit to allow a four- story, 121-unit condominium building with a State Density Bonus with development waivers and one level of underground parking to replace 29 apartment units loca ted in existing multi -family residential buildings; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 10 Heritage trees on a 2.3-acre project site; and a Tentative Map to create 121 condominium units and one common lot. This project is located on the southwest corner of Gamel Way and Escuela Avenue in the R3-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) district.
2300 West El Camino Real
On September 22, 2020, City Council approved a Provisional Use Permit to allow a hotel use and a parking reduction; a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to allow a new 4story, 153-room hotel with an expanded one-level underground parking garage, replacing an existing 71-room hotel, on a 0.97-acre project site. This property is located on the north side of El Camino Real betwee n Ortega Avenue and South Rengstorff Avenue in the P -38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan.
601 Escuela Avenue and 1873 Latham Street
On February 8, 2022, City Council approved a General Plan Map Amendment from Medium- Density Residential to Mixed-Use Corridor; a Zoning Map Amendment from the R3-2.5 (Multiple- Family) district to the P -38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan; an Amendment to the El Camino Real Precise Plan; a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to construct a three- story, mixed -use pr oject consisting of 25 apartment units, 2,700 square feet of ground- floor commercial space, and one-level of underground parking replacing an existing 6,075 square-foot commercial building and a single -family residence; a Provisional Use Permit for rooftop amenities; and a Lot Line Adjustment to combine two lots into one 0.45 -acre project site. This project is located on the southeast corner of Escuela Avenue and Latham Street in the P -38 (El Camino Real) Precise Plan. Project is subject SB 330.
2580-2590 California Street and 201 San Antonio Circle
On June 26, 2018, the City Council approved a Master Plan, Planned Community Permit, and Development Review Permit to construct a mixed -use development with 632 residential units and 20,000 square feet of commercial space with below -grade parking, replacing an existing 70,000 square foot office building and 53,000 square feet of existing retail; a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to remove 78 Heritage trees; and a Lot Line Adjustment to merge two lots into one 8.63-acre project site. These properties comprise the North of California Street Master Plan Area and are located on the north side of California Street between San Antonio Road and Pacchetti Way in the P-40 (San Antonio) Precise Plan.
8 PUBLIC WORKS – UPDATE
Water Conservation
The City of Mountain View is currently in a Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency. Several water use restrictions are currently in effect and spray irrigation is limited to 15 minutes per day, no more than 2-days per week:
• Even Addresses – Irrigation allowed on Tuesdays and Fridays • Odd Addresses – Irrigation allowed on Mondays and Thursdays Customers may view historical water use and track current usage at WaterInsight.MountainView.gov. For the complete list of potable water use restrictions, visit MountainView.gov/SaveWater. Thank you for conserving water.
Safe Routes to Schools Program
In spring 2021, the City relaunched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program as schools reopened and allowed access to City staff. Since that time, C ity s taff and consultants have provided transportation safety training to all students at Graham and Crittenden Middle Schools, as well as Bubb, Castro, Imai, Landels, Mistral, Monta Loma , Stevenson, Theuerkauf and Vargas Elementary Schools. A bike rodeo will occur at Rengstorff Park in conjunction with the Monster Bash on October 29, 2022. Staff has also established a SRTS Coordinati on Committee which includes City staff, district superintendents, school principals, and parents representing parent teacher associations (PTAs). For more information, visit MountainView.gov/SafeRoutes or email [email protected].
Mountain View Community Shuttle Update
Thanks to Google’s offer to continue funding the Mountain View Community Shuttle, this free shuttle service will remain in place through 2024. With a grant from the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the shuttle service hours were also extended to sta rt at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. daily in January 2022 . For more information, visit MVCommunityShuttle.com or call
(855) 730-RIDE (7433).
Rengstorff/Latham Traffic Signal Modification
Construction of traffic signal improvements for the Rengstorff/Latham intersection is anticipated to begin summer 2023 . The improvements include upgrading all traffic signal poles and traffic signal equipment and providing protected left turn movements in all directions eliminating conflict movements between pedestrians and vehicles . Other pedestrian and bicycle enhancements include installing high visibility crosswalks, replacing curb ramps to conform with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and green bike lane markings . In addition, the project will add striped left turn pockets on Latham Street and remove some on-street parking near the intersection to accommodate the new left turn pockets.
California Street Complete Streets Pilot Project
The purpose of the California Complete Streets Pilot Project is to install several temporary features on California Street between Ortega Avenue and Shoreline Boulevard to improve facilities for bicycles and pedestrians. The project will include a four-lane to three-lane road diet between Showers and Mariposa , a four-lane to two -lane road diet between Mariposa and Shoreline, temporary corner bulb -outs, temporary parking -protected bikeway if there is sufficient right- of-way, and if not, a buffered bike lane , high -visibility crosswalks, mid -block 9 crossings, and protected intersection treatment at key intersections. This projec t is currently in design and is scheduled to go into construction in late 2023. As a pilot project, once installed the project elements will be evaluated for their performance , and i f successful, permanent improvements will be installed.
California Street Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines PG&E is working with the City to underground overhead utility lines on California Street between Escuela and Mariposa Avenues. Properties affected have been notified of the project. Due to PG&E resources constraints the project design has been put on hold until 2023.
Rengstorff/Caltrain Grade Separation Project
In 2014, the City Council approved an enhanced design concept for depressing the Rengstorff Avenue/Central Expressway intersection under the Caltrain tracks. The project will relieve the traffic congestion created by the train crossing and includes enhanc ed bicycle and pedestrian travel ways on Rengstorff Avenue and across both Rengstorff and Central Expressway. Caltrain, the lead agency and in partnership with the City, has completed the environmental clearance and will complete preliminary engineering this fall. Final engineering design will begin in early 2023.
A community meeting to provide a project update will be held by early 2023.
El Camino Real Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has begun d esign for the repairs and repaving of El Camino Real in Mountain View, planned to begin construction in 2023. The City has partnered with Caltrans to incorporate bike and pedestrian improvements that are included in the El Camino Real Streetscape Plan. The following bike and pedestrian improvements will be delivered through Caltrans in 2023 from Sylvan Avenue to Rengstorff Avenue : (1) replace on - street parking with Class IV protected bikeways and Class II bike lanes; (2) upgrade selected intersections with bulb-outs and high visibility crosswalks; and (3) upgrade existing bus stops for improved pedestrian access. Caltrans will also be adding new pedestrian crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons at Pettis Avenue, Bonita Avenue, and Crestview Drive as part of the project. El Camino Real from Rengstorff Avenue to Palo Alto City limits is within the City of Los Altos jurisdiction. Los Altos is also working with Caltrans to have bicycle and pedestrian improvements added as part of the repaving project. Updates about Caltrans project will be posted on the City’s website at MountainView.gov/ElCamino.
Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program
As part of the City’s annual Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program , California Street and Miller Avenue are scheduled for pavement treatment in 2024. The City’s planned pavement improvements can be seen in this figure with more information available at MountainView.gov/PCI.
Rengstorff Park Projects
There are multiple projects in Rengstorff Park that have made significant progress over the last year. The Aquatics Center Replacement project began construction in late April 2022.
Completion of the two new pools , a new building and other site improvements are anticipated in fall 2023. Several Groundwater Well Abandonments began construction this summer, including one in Rengstorff Park, near the group picnic area. Two additional projects are 10 anticipated to begin construction in early 2023: the All-inclusive Playground (in partnership with the Magical Bridge Foundation) located near the tennis courts providing a new playground, and the Maintenance and Tennis Building Replacement project, providing a new restroom/storage building next to the All-Inclusive Playground and a new restroom/maintenance building near the group picnic area.
Mora Park
Mora Park is a 0.45-acre park that features a flower-themed play area, fitness equipment, public art bench, open lawn space and a small seating area. The new park is located at the corner of Ortega Avenue and Mora Drive. On Wednesday, June 22, the community gathered to officially open Mora Park with a grand opening ceremony including remarks from the Mayor and City Manager, public art unveiling, ceremonial plaque unveiling, and ribbon cutting.
Fayette Greenway
Opened on August 16, 2021, this park provides 1.3 acres of green space in the area west of San Antonio Road. This park, located between El Camino Real and Fayette Drive, also allows for an easy pedestrian connection from/ to El Camino Real. The Fayette Greenway project is a collaboration between the City of Mountain View and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and is constructed on SFPUC-owned property.
Fayette Park
This project brings a new 0.5-acre park on Fayette Drive near San Antonio Road that will feature play equipment, open lawn space, picnic furnishings, and shaded seating area. Park construction is anticipated to begin in September 2022 and be completed by summer 2023.
Villa Park
Concept design is in process for a new 0.40-acre park on Villa Avenue, at the Chiquita Avenue intersection. The project’s first community meeting was held on August 23, 2022, to gather input from the public on various types of amenities the community would like to see be incorporated into the design. Utilizing the initial public input, a second community meeting will be held within the next 2 months to present three concept park layout options. The concept and final design phases are expected to go through end of 2023, with construction starting in spring 2024.
Recycling & Zero Waste
For the City’s recycling, composting, curbside textile /clothing collection and other waste reduction programs information visit MVRecycle.org or contact us: [email protected] or 650-903-6311.
For missed trash collection, broken containers repair, scheduling an on-call plus appointment for extra trash and bulky goods, or to order large debris box services contact Recology:
[email protected]
or 650-967-3034.
Street Sweeping
The City sweeps our streets twice per month. Please remember to move your vehicle and other obstructions on the street before 6 a.m. of the day of your scheduled sweep. The street sweeping schedule is provided on a map at MountainView.gov/StreetSweeping .
11 Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise is a significant issue for the Bay Area. By 2060, it’s estimated that sea level rise will affect more than 130,000 socially vulnerable residents, over 190,000 new and existing jobs, 5 million daily highway vehicle trips and 20,000 acres of habi tat such as marshes and wetlands.
Although sea level rise has been gradual until now, by 2040 the rise is expected to accelerate. As sea levels rise, so do the risks. The City is one of the communities impacted by sea level rise within the Bay Area. Mountain View is susceptible both to river and creek flooding from watershed runoff and coastal flooding from high tide and waves from the San Francisco Bay. That’s why the City has developed a comprehensive plan to address sea level rise that includes projects totaling nearly $50 million to complete within the next 10 years and an additional $50 million in projects to construct over the longer term. These projects will protect the City and the Shoreline Regional Park Community. Some of these projects are either completed or under way. The City’s efforts also include supporting the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration project, which is overseen by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California State Coastal Commission and will restore tidal marshes and reestablish tidal flow connections while reducing erosion risk at the shoreline.