Attachment 4
Council-Proposed Work Plan Projects Analysis Summary
1 Analysis Criteria
Project Council Strategic Priorities
and Initiatives Race, Equity, and Inclusion Timeliness and Urgency Future Capacity and Projects Staff Capacity
Review and update the
Gatekeeper process (A1)
High
Allows new development
that aligns with key policy
objectives like citywide
community benefits and
creation of affordable
housing, advancing
Intentional Development &
Housing.
Medium
Can result in new affordable
housing development that
supports low-income
community members who
are disproportionately
people of color.
High
Updates to the Gatekeeper
process are included in the
Housing Element. The City
has not held a Gatekeeper
hearing in years and there
is strong interest among
developers to do so.
Medium
Depending upon the
updates to the Gatekeeper
process, could increase or
reduce future staff capacity
to work on other projects.
Medium
Requires a moderate
amount of staff time in a
division assigned to
multiple high-priority
intensive projects.
Develop a comprehensive
citywide storefront activation
program (B25)
High
Advances Economic Vitality
by supporting vibrancy in
commercial districts making
them more attractive to
businesses.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Medium
Aligns with the upcoming
Economic Vitality Strategy
and can leverage American
Rescue Plan Act funds.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
Low
Has moderate impact on
staff capacity but aligns well
with existing projects and
work plans.
Begin work on the Stevens
Creek Trail extension (B21)
Medium
Provides an off-street route
for bicyclists and
pedestrians that connects
to Sunnyvale’s trail
extension project and
MVHS that enhances
Mobility & Connectivity.
Low
Improves bicycle and
pedestrian circulation on an
off-street route increasing
safety and mobility for
residents who cannot afford
cars.
High
Grant funds for project
design must be expended
within the next few years
and project is a high priority
for the community.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
Medium
Requires a significant multi-
year effort involving two
departments but is
included in existing work
plans and scheduled to
begin in 2023.
Attachment 4
Council-Proposed Work Plan Projects Analysis Summary
2 Analysis Criteria
Project Council Strategic Priorities
and Initiatives Race, Equity, and Inclusion Timeliness and Urgency Future Capacity and Projects Staff Capacity
Place a measure on the 2024
ballot to amend the City
Charter (A2)
Low
Generally relates to
Organizational Strength and
Good Governance.
Unknown
Impact of the project
depends on the
amendments identified for
changes.
Medium
Subject to deadlines for
inclusion in the 2024 ballot
but could be considered for
a future work plan if
necessary.
Not Applicable
This project would not
increase organizational
capacity or support future
projects.
Medium
Requires moderate staff
time and close coordination
between staff members
assigned to multiple high-
priority projects.
Review and make periodic
amendments to the Municipal
Code in a phased approach to
remove contradictory,
unenforceable, or otherwise
outdated sections (C40)
Low
Generally relates to
Organizational Strength and
Good Governance.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Low
Not time-sensitive and
could be considered for a
future work plan if
necessary.
Not Applicable
This project would not
increase organizational
capacity or support future
projects.
Low
As written, can be
implemented as staff time
becomes available.
Develop a Dark Skies
ordinance (B22)
Medium
Reduces light pollution for
people and animals,
advancing Livability &
Quality of Life and
Sustainability & Climate
Resiliency.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Medium
Has significant community
interest. Timing is
dependent on the progress
of the Biodiversity Strategy.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
High
Requires significant by and
collaboration between staff
members already at
capacity with a number of
other plans and projects.
Attachment 4
Council-Proposed Work Plan Projects Analysis Summary
3 Analysis Criteria
Project Council Strategic Priorities
and Initiatives Race, Equity, and Inclusion Timeliness and Urgency Future Capacity and Projects Staff Capacity
Explore implementing a
downtown office cap on new
development (B24)
Medium
Supports jobs-housing
balance in the Downtown,
advancing Intentional
Development & Housing
Options
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Medium
Needs to be a component
of the Downtown Precise
Plan update also in the FY
23-25 Council Work Plan.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
High
Needs to be a component
of the Downtown Precise
Plan which requires
significant intensive staff
time in a highly impacted
division.
Consider revitalization of
Gateway Park (C39)
Low
Creates an “entrance” to
the Downtown and vibrant
public space for the
community, advancing
Economic Vitality and
Livability & Quality of Life.
Low
Recognizes and preserves a
public space historically
used for rallies and
demonstrations.
Low
Not time-sensitive and
could be considered for a
future work plan if
necessary.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
Medium
Requires staff time already
assigned to multiple parks
projects. Depending on
complexity, may require
multiple design reviews.
May create additional
ongoing maintenance.
Develop an ordinance to ban
vaping sales citywide (B23)
Low
Limits the availability of
vaping supplies in Mountain
View, generally relating to
Livability & Quality of Life.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Low
Not time-sensitive and
could be considered for a
future work plan if
necessary.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
Low
Requires a moderate
amount of staff time and
can be relatively easily
added to existing workload.
Attachment 4
Council-Proposed Work Plan Projects Analysis Summary
4 Analysis Criteria
Project Council Strategic Priorities
and Initiatives Race, Equity, and Inclusion Timeliness and Urgency Future Capacity and Projects Staff Capacity
Explore strategies for
enhancing childcare options
(C38)
Low
Generally relates to
Livability and Quality of
Life.
Unknown
Impact of the project
depends on the strategies
identified for
implementation.
Low
Supply of childcare
providers does not meet
community demand.
However, this topic is
generally outside of the
City’s purview.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
Medium/Unknown
Identification of strategies
requires a moderate
amount of staff time in a
division assigned to
multiple high-priority
projects. Implementation
impacts are unknown.
Conduct a holistic citywide
review of parking regulations
(C37)
Low
Generally relates to
Livability & Quality of Life
and Mobility &
Connectivity.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Low
Not time-sensitive and
could be considered for a
future work plan if
necessary.
Not Applicable
This project would not
directly increase
organizational capacity or
support future projects.
High
Requires significant staff
time in a division assigned
to multiple high-priority
intensive projects.
Develop strategies for
residents in market-rate rental
units (Not recommended)
Low to None
Has a limited impact on
Livability & Quality of Life
for a limited number of
residents.
Not Applicable
This project does not have a
race, equity, and inclusion
focus or impact.
Low
The City is able to address
resident concerns in its
purview through existing
operations.
Not Applicable
This project would not
increase organizational
capacity or support future
projects.
Medium
Requires a moderate
amount of staff capacity.