FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 1 of 8 Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Description Update Lead
1 Review and Update the Gatekeeper process Council provided direction on process updates at Study Sessions in Q3 and Q4 2023.
At the January 23, 2024 meeting, Council directed staff to accept and process Gatekeeper applications in 2024 using the current procedures and delay process updates.
Staff accepted applications March to June 2024 will hold a Council authorization hearing in Q3 2024. Staff will continue the Gatekeeper process updates in 2025.
CDD
2 C onduct a holistic citywide review of street
parking regulations
Staff plans to bring a Study Session item before Council for direction on the study scope in Q2 2024. P
WD
3 Explore implementing a temporary
downtown office cap on new development
Council removed this project from the FY 23-25 Work Plan on November 27, 2023.
CDD
4 E xplore placing a measure on the ballot to
amend the City Charter
Council removed this project from the FY 23-25 Work Plan on February 27, 2024.
CA
O
5 Explore the feasibility of a potential 2024
revenue measure
Council provided direction to staff during a Study Session on September 12, 2023 and established the 2024 Revenue Ballot Measure Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee selected a consultant through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process in Q4 2023. At the May 14, 2024 Council meeting, Council directed staff to continue community outreach and return with a recommendation at the June 25, 2024 Council meeting.
CMO
6 U pdate the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Action
Plan
Staff presented recommendations to the City Manager’s Office management team in Q1 2024 based on initial research and analysis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) plans and programs implemented by cities in Santa Clara County.
Staff will develop and release an RFP for a DEIB consultant in Q3/Q4 2024.
C
MO
Attachment 2
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 2 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Description Update Lead
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
actions
On October 10, 2023, Council provided input on the timing and approach for implementing local replacement requirements. Staff returned to Council on March 19, 2024, for feedback on an Opportunity to Purchase Act strategy, funding for acquisition and preservation projects, and other programs.
Staff anticipates bringing a local replacement requirements ordinance before Council in Q1/Q2 2025 and completing the Community Ownership Action Plan in Q2 2025.
HD
9 Adopt the Local Road Safety/Vision Zero
Action Plan
The draft plan was presented to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for feedback on March 27, 2024. Staff plans to bring the draft plan to the Council Transportation Committee for review in Q2 2024.
PWD
10 Expand the Safe Routes to School Program Council approved an extension and expansion to Safe Routes to School (SRTS) consultant services on May 14, 2024. Staff participated in back-to-school events in Q3 2023. In Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, consultants presented traffic safety assemblies at all Mountain View Whisman School District schools and hosted bike rides and bike safety rodeos for 3rd- through 6th-grade students and middle school transportation safety assemblies. Additionally, staff held SRTS coordinating committee meetings, provided outreach at City events, and expanded the crossing guard program to 21 crossing guards. BPAC received an update on SRTS on March 27, 2024.
PWD
11 Develop a Citywide Decarbonization Plan
(transitioning from SAP-4)
These 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 CMO
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 3 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Description Update Lead
28 Complete a Climate Change Vulnerability
Assessment (previously Priority B)
climate change vulnerability assessment and a citywide decarbonization and resiliency plan.
Staff expects to bring a consultant agreement to Council for approval in Q2 2024 and present a project plan to the Council Sustainability Committee in Q3 2024. 12 Implement strategies for a vibrant downtown,
including the Castro Pedestrian Mall
Staff has planned two major construction phases (2024-2026 and 2026-2028), researched municipal efforts to address vacancies and revitalize storefronts, and provided expanded activities and improved aesthetics on Castro Street as part of the development of the Interim Pedestrian Mall.
PWD
13 Complete a Cost Allocation Plan and Master
Fee Study
Staff began working with a consultant in Q4 2023 to collect and analyze citywide cost data. The Cost Allocation Plan, which informs the Master Fee Study, is expected to be complete in Q3 2024. The Master Fee Study is expected to be complete, followed by outreach and Council adoption, by Q4 2024.
FASD
14 Develop a Homelessness Response Strategy The project consultant completed background research in Q3 2023. The project advisory committee held its kick-off meeting and stakeholder outreach began in Q4 2023. Staff anticipates bringing a draft plan to Council for feedback in Q3 2024.
CMO
15 Negotiate a Community Workforce
Agreement
Council provided direction on the proposed adoption process and guiding principles during a Study Session on June 27, 2023. Staff completed initial stakeholder outreach in Q3 2023 and commenced negotiations in Q4 2023.
Council approved the Community Workforce Agreement on May 14, 2024.
PWD
16 Develop a Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan Council provided direction on the scope, timeline, and community outreach plan at a Study Session on November 14, 2023, and authorized a professional services agreement for the project on April 23, 2024. Public outreach and the preparation of an existing conditions report will begin in Q3 2024.
CDD
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 4 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY A – Highest Priority
No. Description Update Lead
17 Adopt a Citywide Transportation Demand
Management Ordinance
Staff conducted stakeholder interviews and workshops in Q2 and Q3 2023. BPAC and the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) reviewed existing conditions and a draft vision on October 25, 2023 and November 1, 2023, respectively.
The Council Transportation Committee reviewed the draft vision and project goals on January 30, 2024. Staff anticipates bringing the ordinance framework to BPAC, EPC, and Council for review in Q3 2024.
PWD
18 Develop a City Active Transportation Plan BPAC received a report on the existing conditions analysis and initial public engagements on October 25, 2023 and provided input on scoring criteria on April 24, 2024.
Staff plans to bring the item before Council for feedback in Q2 2024.
PWD
19 Develop a Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan The strategic planning process kicked off in August 2023 with stakeholder meetings and a project website at ImagineMVParks.com.
The consultant administered a citywide survey in Q1 2024 followed by additional community outreach. The community input findings will be presented in Q2 2024.
CSD
20 Implement an online permitting 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 in Q3 2024.
CDD
21 Develop a Biodiversity Strategy These projects have merged. The Council approved a contract amendment for the project at the May 14, 2024 meeting. Community engagement is expected to begin in Q2 2024. Staff anticipates bringing a draft plan to Council for adoption by Q4 2025.
CSD 22 Update the Community Tree Master Plan to
create an Urban Forest Plan
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 5 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Description Update Lead
23 Work on the Stevens Creek Trail extension Not yet started due to limited staff capacity and focus on priority category A projects.
Staff plans to issue an RFP for preliminary design and geotechnical investigations by Q3 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 existing ordinances and laws to identify options for increased enforcement of existing laws and potential new ordinances.
PD
26 Develop a comprehensive citywide storefront
activation program
Staff is in the early stages of contracting with a consultant to provide window design services and plans to begin piloting 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, timeline, and community outreach plan at a Council StudySession on November 7, 2024 and authorized a professional services agreement for the project on May 28, 2024. Public outreach and the preparation of an existing conditions report will begin in Q3 2024.
CDD
29 Implement the Economic Vitality Strategy Council provided feedback on the draft Economic Vitality Strategy during Study Sessions on September 26, 2023. The final Economic Vitality Strategy was adopted on April 23, 2024. Staff began implementing immediate actions in Q2 2024.
CDD
30 Explore expanding access to broadband Staff completed an RFP process and selected a consultant in Q4 2023. Community outreach, including a survey, began in and will continue through Q2 2024.
CMO
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 6 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Description Update Lead
31 Propose revisions to R3 zoning standards Following initial community outreach in Summer 2022, this project was paused while staff completed the Housing Element.
The project was re-started with a community meeting on December 11, 2023 focused on apartment tenants in the R3 zoning district. Council provided input at a Study Session on April 9, 2024. Staff anticipates returning to Council with a growth alternatives analysis in Q1 2025.
CDD
32 Develop a strategy to facilitate low- and
middle-income homeownership
Council accepted and appropriated Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding to support a down payment assistance program on February 13, 2024. In partnership with SPUR and UC Berkeley’s Terner Center, the City hosted a middle-income housing workshop on February 8, 2024.
Staff anticipates launching the down payment assistance pilot program in Q1/Q2 2025. Staff is also working with the Urban Land Institute to host a Technical Assistance Panel on middle-income housing in FY 24-25.
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. The City entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement in Q1 2024 and begin informal review of the project design.
Staff anticipates completing a coordinated site plan for the adjacent site (57-67 East Evelyn) in Q2 2024 and returning to Council for funding approval in Q4 2024.
HD
34 Design and construct the Castro Grade
Separation
On January 23, 2024, staff presented alternatives to Council and received direction on potential changes to the project scope, funding and delivery options, and next steps. Due to budget constraints, the council directed staff to prioritize the Rengstorff Grade Separation Project over the Castro Grade Separation Project. Staff continues to work with Caltrain to develop an updated project cost estimate.
PWD
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 7 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY B – High Priority
No. Description Update Lead
35 Review and update the historic preservation
ordinance
Council provided direction on the scope of the historic survey during a Study Session on December 12, 2023. Staff began stakeholder outreach, drafted a Historic Context Statement, and conducted a preliminary historic survey.
Staff will conduct additional stakeholder outreach, finalize the Historic Context Statement and survey, and begin drafting ordinance updates through Q1 2025.
CDD
36 Prepare the Citywide Travel Demand update Staff began data collection in September 2023.
Staff will issue an RFP in Q4 2024 and select a consultant to prepare the update in Q1 2025.
PWD
37 Conduct a Public Services Study Not yet started. Staff plans to release an RFP and select a consultant in Q4 2024.
CMO
PRIORITY C – As time and resources allow
No. Description Update Lead
38 Explore strategies for enhancing childcare
options
Council adopted a resolution supporting “child care for all” at its December 12, 2023 meeting. Staff is developing an updated analysis of and strategies for enhancing childcare options in Mountain View and has incorporated support for childcare proposals into the City’s Legislative Platform.
Staff anticipates bringing a contract extension for operation of the Mountain View Community Center Childcare Center and subsidies for low-income residents before the Council in Q2 2024.
CMO
39 Consider revitalization of Gateway Park Not yet started.
CSD
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan: 6-month Project Updates Page 8 of 8
Strategic Priorities Key Community for All Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Livability & Quality of Life Mobility & Connectivity
Intentional Development &
Housing Options Economic Vitality Organizational Strength & Good Governance
PRIORITY C – As time and resources allow
No. Description Update Lead
40 Review and make periodic amendments to
the Municipal Code in a phased approach to
remove contradictory, unenforceable, or
otherwise outdated sections
Council removed this project from the FY 23-25 Work Plan on February 27, 2024.
CAO
41 Develop guidelines for micromobility,
including a scooter share pilot
Not yet started.
PWD