Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
1 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Community for All
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Develop and launch a Universal Basic
Income pilot program (1.1)
CMO CDD Complete The Elevate MV pilot program was launched in September 2022. and began distributing direct cash payments in December of 2022.
The pilot will continue distributing payments through December 2024. The independent research evaluation will continue through 2025.
Develop an ordinance for responsible
construction. (1.2)
CMO CAO, FASD,
CDD
Complete An Ordinance was introduced on August 30, 2022 and adopted on September 13, 2022. It took effect on January 1, 2023.
Develop an ordinance to address wage
theft. (1.3)
CMO CAO, FASD,
CDD
Complete An Ordinance was introduced on August 30, 2022 and adopted on September 13, 2022. It took effect on January 1, 2023.Staff will distribute a resident mailer and “know your rights” cards in Q1 2023.
Develop a mobile home rent stabilization
ordinance adopted by Council and
administered by the Rental Housing
Committee. (1.5)
CAO CDD Complete Council adopted a Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MHRSO) which went into effect on October 28, 2022. In June 2022, Council amended the MHRSO removing the provision that mobile home parks with an accord would be exempt from the MHRSO.
Explore the feasibility of alternative mental
health crisis response methods. (1.6)
CMO PD Complete The MVPD Behavioral Services Pilot was launched in April 2021. In Q4 2022, the County launched TRUST, a new mobile crisis response program. To help inform this new program, the PSAB developed a community profile of mental health crisis response needs and resources in Mountain View, which was presented at the November 17, 2022 PSAB meeting. Additionally, the City has worked with the City of Palo Alto to develop enhancements to the North County TRUST program to be supported with Federal earmark funding.
Develop a Community Workforce
Agreement. (1.4)
PWD CMO In Progress Due to workload and staffing shortages, work on the Community Workforce Agreement has been delayed. A consultant will be selected in Q1 2023 and a Council Study Session will be held in Q2 2023.
Develop a comprehensive Homelessness
Response Strategy that includes housing,
services, and an expenditure and funding
plan. (1.7)
CMO CDD, CSD,
PD
In progress This project has been delayed due to workload and staff capacity.
Staff has begun developing the scope for the strategy and anticipates issuing an RFP and hiring a consultant by Q2 2023.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
2 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Community for All
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Expand access to broadband across
communities. (1.8)
CMO IT, PWD In progress Staff is drafting an RFP for broadband consultant services to identify service gaps and opportunities, conduct community outreach, and develop a range of recommendations and options for broadband expansion for Council consideration. The RFP will be issued in Q1 2023.
Intentional Development and Housing Options
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Partner with the County to explore the
potential conversion of the Crestview Hotel
to housing for people who are unstably
housed. (2.7)
CDD CMO Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
The Council set aside additional CDBG and HOME funds for the project, bringing the City contribution total to $5.2 million.
Jamboree Housing Corp. was selected as the developer partner and the project is in the building permit review process. Construction is expected to commence in Q1 2023.
Continue work on the Housing Element for
the 2023-31 Regional Housing Needs
Assessment period. (2.8)
CDD Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
The Draft Housing Element Update was reviewed by the
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Modifications based on HCD comments were completed and
resubmitted to HCD in November 2022. Study Sessions with EPC and Council were held in November and December 2022. Staff has received and is revising the draft to address additional comments from the HCD and anticipates scheduling Council public hearings for the adoption of the Housing Element by early Q2 2023. On January 24, 2023, Council adopted rezonings and certified the EIR supporting the Housing Element.
Conduct a review of parcels with existing
units that exceed the density currently
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance/General
Plan and hold a Council Study Session to
discuss a recommended approach. (2.9) ♢
CDD R1 & R2
Completed
R3 in progress
A review of R1 and R2 parcels was completed with a Housing Element update Study Session on March 8, 2022. Code amendments addressing R1 and R2 parcels will come before the Council in Q1/Q2 2023. Review of R3 parcels will begin in Q3 2023 for code amendments to come before the Council in Q4 2023.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
3 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Intentional Development and Housing Options
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Hold a Study Session on a displacement
response strategy and net loss; develop a
work plan for any desired follow-up actions.
(2.1)
CDD In progress The City conducted community outreach in January and February 2023 to gather public input about potential policies and programs for preventing and addressing the displacement of tenants from their homes. A Council Study Session will be held in Q2 2023.
Review and propose revisions to the R3
Zone standards that consider form-based
zoning, incentivizing stacked flats, and
updated row house guidelines. (2.3)
CDD In progress Staff completed six neighborhood workshops and will use the feedback received to inform Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) and Council Study Session scheduled in Q2 2023.
Develop strategies for middle-income
persons to afford different housing types.
(2.4)
CDD In progress Staff is implementing recommendations from the August 30, 2022 Study Session, including applying for and developing programs to support homeownership. Staff applied for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund funding to support down payment assistance that is not expected to be available until 2024 or 2025.
Facilitate the development of affordable
housing at the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) Evelyn Site.
(2.5)
CDD In progress Staff completed the RFQ process to select a developer for the site.
The release of the RFP for a developer partner and the final site purchase from VTA are expected in Q1 2023.
Facilitate the planning/entitlement and
building permit process for Lot 12. (2.6) ♢
CDD In progress Lot 12 received ministerial approval on April 25, 2022; the project is currently in the building permit review process. The applicant is going through state funding cycles. Building permits and state funding awards are expected in 2023.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
4 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Mobility and Connectivity
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Develop a Citywide Transportation Demand
Management Ordinance. (3.1)
PWD CDD In progress Staff compiled information on existing TDM conditions of approval and TDM agreements in 2022. Staff also released an RFP and selected a consultant in December 2022.
Complete the Castro Pedestrian Mall
Feasibility Study. (3.2)
PWD CDD In progress On October 25, 2022, Council adopted an ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall on Castro Street between W. Evelyn Avenue and California Street. Staff presented pedestrian mall interim design guidelines/standards for Council Ad Hoc committee review in December 2022. Staff anticipates returning to the Council Ad Hoc Committee for review of interim design standards followed by the full Council for approval in Q1 2023.
Continue to implement the Transit Center
Master Plan. (3.3)
PWD CDD In progress Caltrain has initiated Final Design for the grade separation project.
City, VTA, and Caltrain staff is applying for state grants for construction. A community meeting is planned for Q1 2023.
Develop a City Active Transportation Plan
(combining pedestrian and bicycle master
plans.) (3.5)
PWD CSD In progress Project kickoff has been held and the project is on schedule for completion in Q2 2024.
Prepare the Citywide Travel Demand
Update (including the Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Program.) (3.4)
PWD CDD Not started Due to workload and staffing shortages, work on updating the Citywide Travel Demand model has been delayed. Staff anticipates developing the work plan and initiating a consultant process in Q2 2023.
Sustainability and Climate Resiliency
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Consolidate and update existing plans into a
comprehensive Shoreline Wildlife
Management Plan. (4.2)
CSD PWD Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
The draft Shoreline Wildlife Management Plan will be brought to PRC in Q1 2023 and Council in Q2 2023 for approval.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
5 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Sustainability and Climate Resiliency
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Update the Community Tree Master Plan
and review existing guiding policies and
ordinances in coordination with the update.
(4.1)
CSD CDD In progress Based on the PRC and public's desire for a more robust update to the Community Tree Master Plan (CTMP), staff has hired a consultant to develop a city-wide Biodiversity Strategy and Urban Forest Plan. SFEI will sub-consult with the consultant that develops the CTMP to incorporate goals, objectives, and actions of the CTMP, and assist with other aspects of the new Urban Forest Plan. Staff anticipates presenting the Biodiversity Strategy and Urban Forest Plan to PRC and City Council for adoption in Q2 2024.
Work through Sustainability Action Plan
projects. (4.3)
CMO All In progress This is an ongoing project. The majority of SAP-4 actions are in progress with many completed. Staff anticipates providing an SAP-4 update to Council in Q2 2023. Staff will evaluate projects that have not begun to determine which will carry over in the
context of broader planning for carbon neutrality, climate resiliency and adaptation.
Continue to Participate in South Bay Salt
Ponds project in conjunction with California
State Coastal Commission. (4.4) ♢
PWD In progress Soil hauling and levee repair work have begun. Staff continues to work with the SBSP team to finalize and execute an MOA, Habitat Easement agreements, and an excavation permit for the SBSP team to start construction of the project by Q2 2023.
Define biodiversity requirements for
landscaping in Mountain View. (4.5)
CSD CDD, PWD In progress Staff has engaged a consultant to develop the city-wide Biodiversity Strategy and Urban Forest Plan. Staff will also onboard a Community Outreach and Engagement consultant in Q1 2023. Staff anticipates presenting the Biodiversity Strategy and Urban Forest Plan to PRC and City Council for adoption in Q2 2024.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
6 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Livability and Quality of Life
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Review and consider minor amendments to
Downtown Precise Plan Areas A, G, and H,
with the work phased to prioritize
preserving the character of the downtown
core and preventing, to the extent
possible, preemption by State legislation.
(5.1)
CDD Complete The Downton Precise Plan update to Areas A, G, and H was approved by Council on December 6, 2022.
Develop a Safe Storage for Firearms
Ordinance. (5.6)
CAO CAO, PD Complete On March 8, 2022, Council adopted a Safe Storage of Firearms. A Public outreach mailer was sent to all residents and the Ordinance went into effect on May 7, 2022.
Continue to work with the Visual Arts
Committee to encourage public art. (5.3)
CDD Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
Staff has reviewed proposed policies for inclusion in the development of a public art strategy including donation, deaccessioning and public art on private development. Staff is in the process of drafting the strategy for VAC and Council consideration in Spring 2023.
Update the City/School District Joint-Use
Master Agreement. (5.4)
CSD CMO, CAO,
PWD
Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
City and MVWSD staff have been in discussions to develop a JUA.
Staff anticipates having the agreement to the Board of Trustees and City Council for approval in Q2 2023.
Review and update the historic
preservation ordinance. (5.2)
CDD In progress Staff has conducted community outreach, survey, and preliminary data collection and analysis on the ordinance updates. Staff anticipates holding a study session with the EPC and City Council in Q1/Q2 2023.
Develop a Parks and Recreation Strategic
Plan
CSD PWD In progress The RFP for consulting services was issued in October 2022 with a December 1 submittal deadline. Staff anticipates onboarding a consultant in Q1 2023 and beginning the public outreach process soon after.
Hold a study session to explore
consideration of a Moffett Boulevard
Precise Plan. (5.5)
CDD PWD Not started Staff anticipates beginning the project in Q1 2023.
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FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
7 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Economic Vitality
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Plan, coordinate, and oversee COVID-19
recovery efforts to support community
relief and resilience. (6.1)
CMO CDD Complete Staff has continued to partner with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce on making resources and information available to the small business community. Information is shared both via in-person meetings along with an e-newsletter.
Develop an Economic Vitality Strategy
(including strategies to support small
businesses.) (6.2)
CDD CMO In progress The project consultant contract was approved by Council in Q2 2022.
The consultant has conducted 7 focus groups workshops with industry sectors in Mountain View and has begun creating a data dashboard for completion in Q1 2023. Prior to a Council Study Session in Q2 2023, the consultant will conduct in-person events to gather community input on the Economic Vitality Strategy.
Organizational Strength and Good Governance
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Develop and implement an enhanced
legislative program. (7.2)
CMO Complete Staff onboarded a legislative advocacy consultant and coordinated proactive analysis and action on the City’s 2022 Legislative Platform.
With the advocates’ support, staff successfully sought Federal earmark funding in the amounts of $2,500,000 and $750,000 for the Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing Project and the Crestview Hotel Supportive Housing Project.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee COVID-19
recovery efforts for the City workforce and
facilities. (7.3)
CMO HR, PWD Complete Staff has continued to monitor public health conditions and regulations and adapt operations and protocols as needed. Staff has implemented technological upgrades to enable hybrid meetings and a laptop program to maximize flexibility in employee work locations.
Update the Campaign Disclosure in
Advertisements Ordinance. (7.5)
CAO CMO Complete On April 26, 2022, Council adopted an Ordinance creating campaign contribution limits and updating the Campaign Disclosure in Advertisements The draft ordinance was introduced at the June 14, 2022 and adopted at the June 28, 2022 council meetings.
Attachment 1
FY 21-23 Council Work Plan Updates
8 ♢ Recommended to transition to ongoing operations in FY 23-25 Organizational Strength and Good Governance
Project Lead Supporting Status Notes
Refinance existing Shoreline Community
outstanding debt. (7.7)
FASD CMO Complete On November 15, 2022, the Shoreline Regional Park Community Board of Directors authorized refinancing the 2011 Shoreline Community bonds.
Conduct a City Buildings Workspace Study.
(7.4)
PWD Anticipated
completion by
end of FY 22-23
The project consultant completed a citywide staff workspace survey and presented possible optimization scenarios. The consultant will incorporate feedback from each department and develop a cost- benefit analysis for a draft final report to be completed in Q1 2023.
Implement the Public Services Study
actions, including population updates and
Fire Community Risk Assessment. (7.1)
CMO FD Not started This project has been delayed due to workload and staff capacity. In Q3 2023, staff will develop the scope of the assessment to hire a consultant to analyze population projections, current service levels, staff capacity, and associated variables to project future needs across City services.