ATT 1 - Council Work Plan Updates — Mountain View City Council, February 27, 2024

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Strategic Priori�es Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connec�vity
Inten�onal Development &
Housing Op�ons Economic Vitality Organiza�onal Strength & Good Governance

PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
1 Review and Update the Gatekeeper process Council provided direc�on on process updates at Work Sessions in Q3 and Q4 2023.

At the January 23, 2024 Council mee�ng, Council directed staﬀ to accept and process Gatekeeper applica�ons in 2024 and delay process updates.

Staﬀ will accept applica�ons March to June 2024 under current Gatekeeper process and bring to a Council authoriza�on hearing in Q3 2024.

Staﬀ will con�nue Gatekeeper update process in 2025.

CDD
2 Conduct a holis�c citywide review of street
parking regula�ons
Staﬀ will bring an item before Council for direc�on on the study scope in Q2 2024.

PWD
3 Explore implemen�ng a temporary
downtown oﬃce cap on new development
At the November 7, 2023 Council Study Session on the Downtown Precise Plan, Council directed staﬀ to delay or remove this project. Staﬀ is removing this project at this �me.

CDD
4 Explore placing a measure on the ballot to
amend the City Charter
Staﬀ began an ini�al review of the City Charter.

Next steps in this project have been delayed due to staﬀ shortages and high workload. Staﬀ recommends repriori�zing this project.

CAO
5 Explore the feasibility of a poten�al 2024
revenue measure
Council provided direc�on to staﬀ during a Study Session on September 12, 2023 and established the 2024 Revenue Ballot Measure Ad Hoc Commitee. The Ad Hoc Commitee selected a consultant through a Request for Proposals process in Q4 2023. The Ad Hoc Commitee and Council will review poll results and receive recommenda�ons for next steps in Q1/Q2 2024.

CMO

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PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
6 Update the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Ac�on
Plan
Staﬀ presented recommenda�ons to the CMO Management team in Q1 2024 based on ini�al research and analysis on DEIB plans and programs implemented by ci�es in Santa Clara County. Staﬀ will develop and release a Request for Proposals for a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging consultant in Q2 2024.

CMO
7 Review and update the Shoreline Community
Area Plan
Staﬀ has completed background research and review of the 1974 North Bayshore Area Plan.

Staﬀ expects to begin stakeholder outreach and legal review in Q2 2024.

CMO
8 Implement Displacement Response Strategy
ac�ons
On October 10, 2023, Council provided input on the �ming and approach for implemen�ng local replacement requirements.

Staﬀ expects to return to Council in Q1 2023 for feedback on an Opportunity to Purchase Act strategy and other programs.

HD
9 Adopt the Local Road Safety/Vision Zero
Ac�on Plan
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commitee (BPAC) and community mee�ng atendees review priority corridors and intersec�ons on February 22, 2023 and March 27, 2023, respec�vely.

The dra� plan will be presented to BPC for feedback in Q1 2024 and is expected to come before Council for review in Q1/Q2 2024.

PWD
10 Expand the Safe Routes to School Program Council approved an extension and expansion to Safe Routes to School consultant services on May 23, 2023. Staﬀ par�cipated in back-to-school events in Q3 2023. In Q4 2024, consultants presented traﬃc safety assemblies at all MVWSD schools and hosted a bike ride and bike safety rodeo at the Monster Bash.

Bike safety rodeos for 3
rd- through 6th-grade students and middle school
transporta�on safety assemblies are planned for Q1 and Q2 2024.

PWD

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PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
11 Develop a Citywide Decarboniza�on Plan
(transi�oning from SAP-4)
These two projects have merged. Staﬀ will issue an RFP in Q1 2024 seeking a consultant to support the development of a Climate Strategy. The Strategy will include a climate change vulnerability assessment and a citywide decarboniza�on and resiliency plan.

Staﬀ expects to select a consultant in Q1 2024 and commence community engagement and vulnerability assessment work in Q2 2024.

CMO 28 Complete a Climate Change Vulnerability
Assessment (previously Priority B)
12 Implement strategies for a vibrant downtown,
including the Castro Pedestrian Mall
Staﬀ has planned two major construc�on phases (2024-2026 and 2026-2028), researched municipal eﬀorts to address vacancies and revitalize storefronts, and provided expanded ac�vi�es and improved aesthe�cs on Castro Street as part of the development of the Interim Pedestrian Mall.

PWD
13 Complete a Cost Alloca�on Plan and Master
Fee Study
Staﬀ began working with a consultant in Q3 2023 to collect and analyze citywide cost data. The Cost Alloca�on Plan, which informs the Master Fee Study, is expected to be complete in Q1 2024. The Master Fee Study is expected to be complete, followed by outreach and Council adop�on, in Q2 2024.

FASD
14 Develop a Homelessness Response Strategy The project consultant completed background research in Q3 2023. The project Advisory Commitee held its kick-oﬀ mee�ng and stakeholder outreach began in Q4 2023. Community engagement will con�nue through Q1 2024.

CMO
15 Nego�ate a Community Workforce
Agreement
Council provided direc�on on the proposed adop�on process and guiding principles during a Council Work Session on June 27, 2023. Staﬀ completed ini�al stakeholder outreach in Q3 2023 and commenced nego�a�ons in Q4 2023.

The agreement is expected to come before Council for approval in Q1 2024.

PWD

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PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
16 Develop a Moﬀet Boulevard Precise Plan Council provided direc�on on the scope, �meline, and community outreach plan at a Council Work Session on November 14, 2023.

Staﬀ plans to select a consultant in Q1 2024 and prepare an exis�ng condi�ons report in Q2 2024.

CDD
17 Adopt a Citywide Transporta�on Demand
Management Ordinance
Staﬀ conducted stakeholder interviews and workshops in Q2 and Q3 2023. BPAC and the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) reviewed exis�ng condi�ons and a dra� vision on October 25, 2023 and November 1, 2023, respec�vely.

The Council Transporta�on Commitee reviewed the dra� vision and project goals on January 30, 2024.

PWD
18 Develop a City Ac�ve Transporta�on Plan BPAC received a report on the exis�ng condi�ons analysis and ini�al public engagements on October 25, 2023.

Staﬀ will begin the next round of community outreach in Q1 2024 and return to BPAC in Q2 2024. Staﬀ plans to bring the item before Council in Q2 2024.

PWD
19 Develop a Parks and Recrea�on Strategic Plan The Strategic Plan process kicked oﬀ in August 2023 with stakeholder mee�ngs and a project website at ImagineMVParks.com.

The consultant will administer a citywide survey in Q1 2024 followed by addi�onal community outreach.

CSD
20 Implement an online permi�ng system Staﬀ completed the launch of online building permits in ePermitsMV (ProjectDox) in April 2023. The online Planning and Public Works permits launch in ePermitsMV is planned for Q2 2024.

CDD

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PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
21 Develop a Biodiversity Strategy These projects have merged. The Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan has faced delays due to staﬃng challenges with the outreach consultant. Staﬀ is working on revising the project �meline and developing an alterna�ve outreach plan.

CSD 22 Update the Community Tree Master Plan to
create an Urban Forest Plan

PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
23 Work on the Stevens Creek Trail extension Not yet started. Staﬀ plans to issue a Request for Proposals in Q1 2024 and select a consultant in Q2 2024.

PWD
24 Develop a Dark Skies Ordinance Not yet started. Staﬀ plans to begin this project in Q3 2024.

CDD
25 Develop an ordinance to ban vaping sales
citywide
Staﬀ is researching exis�ng ordinances and laws to iden�fy op�ons for increased enforcement of exis�ng laws and poten�al new ordinances.

PD
26 Develop a comprehensive citywide storefront
ac�va�on program
Staﬀ is developing a Request for Proposals for storefront ac�va�on services for release in Q1 and plans to begin pilo�ng services in the Downtown area in Q3 2024 before launching the program citywide.

CDD
27 Develop comprehensive updates to the
Downtown Precise Plan
Council provided input on the project scope, �meline, and community outreach plan at a Council Study Session on November 7, 2024.

Staﬀ an�cipates selec�ng a consultant in Q1 2024 and plans to prepare an Exis�ng Condi�ons report and begin community outreach in Q3 2024.

CDD

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PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
29 Implement the Economic Vitality Strategy Council provided feedback on the dra� Economic Vitality Strategy during a Work Session on September 26, 2023 and January 23, 2024. Staﬀ and consultant have been conduc�ng addi�onal outreach and preparing revisions to the Strategy based on the Council’s feedback.

Staﬀ will revise the Strategy per Council direc�on and plans to bring the item back for adop�on in Q3 2024.

CDD
30 Explore expanding access to broadband Staﬀ completed a Request for Proposals process and selected a consultant in Q4 2023. Work with the consultant is expected to commence in Q1 2024.

CMO
31 Propose revisions to R3 zoning standards Following ini�al community outreach in Summer 2022, this project was paused while staﬀ completed the Housing Element. Staﬀ held a community mee�ng on December 11, 2023 focused on apartment tenants in the R3 zoning district.

Staﬀ plans to bring this item before the EPC in Q1 2024 and as a Council Work Session in Q4 2024 for direc�on. Environmental Impact Review will begin in 2025.

CDD
32 Develop a strategy to facilitate low- and
middle-income homeownership
Staﬀ has applied for Permanent Local Housing Alloca�on funding to support a down payment assistance program.

In partnership with SPUR and UC Berkeley’s Terner Center, the City will host a middle-income housing workshop on February 8, 2024.

HD
33 Facilitate aﬀordable housing development at
the VTA Evelyn site
The City purchased the site from VTA on June 15, 2023. On September 26, 2023, Council selected Aﬃrmed Housing as the preferred development team.

In Q1 2023, the City will begin an informal review of the project design and enter into an exclusive nego�a�ng agreement.

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PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
34 Design and construct the Castro Grade
Separa�on
Staﬀ submited the 65% design plans and construc�on cost es�mate in June and September 2023, respec�vely. On November 28, 2023, the Council Transporta�on Commission received a project update sta�ng that the City does not currently have a plan for funding the updated project cost.

On January 23, 2023, staﬀ presented alterna�ves to Council and received direc�on on poten�al changes to the project scope, funding and delivery op�ons, and next steps.

PWD
35 Review and update the historic preserva�on
ordinance
Council provided direc�on on the scope of the historic survey during a Work Session on December 12, 2023. Staﬀ began stakeholder outreach, dra�ed a Historic Context Statement, and conducted a preliminary historic survey.

Staﬀ will conduct addi�onal stakeholder outreach, ﬁnalize the Historic Context Statement and survey, and begin dra�ing ordinance updates Q1 to Q4 2024.

CDD
36 Prepare the Citywide Travel Demand update Staﬀ began data collec�on in September 2023.

Staﬀ will issue a Request for Proposals in Q1 2024 and select a consultant to prepare the update in Q2 2024. Data collec�on is expected to conclude by Q4 2024.

PWD
37 Conduct a Public Services Study Not yet started. Staﬀ plans to release a Request for Proposals and select a consultant in Q2 2024.

CMO

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PRIORITY C – As �me and resources allow
No. Descrip�on Update Lead
38 Explore strategies for enhancing childcare
op�ons
Council adopted a resolu�on suppor�ng “child care for all” at its December 12, 2023 mee�ng. Staﬀ is developing an updated analysis of and strategies for enhancing childcare op�ons in Mountain View and has incorporated support for childcare proposals into the City’s Legisla�ve Pla�orm.

Staﬀ an�cipates bringing a contract extension for opera�on of the Mountain View Community Center Childcare Center and subsidies for low-income residents before the Council in Q2 2024.

CMO
39 Consider revitaliza�on of Gateway Park Not yet started.

CSD
40 Review and make periodic amendments to
the Municipal Code in a phased approach to
remove contradictory, unenforceable, or
otherwise outdated sec�ons
Not yet started.

CAO
41 Develop guidelines for micromobility,
including a scooter share pilot
Not yet started.

PWD

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February 27, 2024