2023 City Council Priorities and Objectives
Calendar Q4 Update
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Support Economic Recovery and Business Transition
a Adopt a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy x xxx b Implement or upgrade electronic plan review software without interruption to the permitting process (ERT 9 ) x xxx c Implement recommendations in Building and Permit Review Report conducted by the City Auditor*** xx x d Beg
in stakeholder engagement and implementation of new business tax (Measure K ) x xxxx Focus on Commercial Corridors, Downtown and California Ave e Begin implementation of next phase of parklet regulations to the community x x f Evaluate opportunities for New Parking Facilities in the University Ave Downtown and direct next steps (ERT 10) x x g Align Business Improvement District (BID) priorities and investments to the Comprehensive ED Strategy(ERT1)*** x h Select consultant to conduct a study that informs the development of a permanent car‐free streets ordinance (ERT 6 & 7) xx x i Approve concept plan for University Ave streetscape and provide direction on capital project funding (ERT 5) x x j Extend temporary closure for car free streets (ERT 6 & 7) xx x k Provide direction on citywide retail zoning code changes including retail preservation and neighborhood commercial district specific regulations and CUP thresholds (ERT 4, 12, 13)*** x
Climate Change Protection
l Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) through purchase of meters/equipment for installation (CCPA7)*** x m Approve consultant to update Bike and Pe destrian Transportation Plan xx x n Approve municipal code amendments for advancing S/CAP goals (specifically facilitate photovoltaic, energy storage system, electric vehicle charging station, and heat pump (water/furnace) installations) (CCPA1) xx o Approve S/CAP Update and 3‐year workplan (CCPA4) xx
p Begin first phase construction for grid modernization and consultant resources to plan for gas tra nsition*** x q Install first 1,000 heat pump water heaters through the advanced pilot program and approve expanded full‐scale program*** x r Approve advanced pilot program for whole residential home electrification by the end of 2023 (targeted areas)*** x s Approve commercial rooftop HVAC electrification advanced pilot program*** x t Accept Electric Vehicle St rategic Plan*** xx
u Accept Reliability and Resiliency Strategic Plan*** xx v Review preliminary draft S/CAP study discussing workplan resource needs and project funding opportunities*** x 2 Engage youth in implementation of climate change initiatives, objectives, and goals xx 7 Discuss plans for commercial dewatering requirements x Climate Change Adaptation: Flood Protection
w Advance the San Francisquito Creek F lood Protection capital project (Reach 2) by the end of 2023, through Council’s JPA representation and any Council approvals involved.*** xx
x Secure funding and approve construction for the Newell Bridge replacement project; advocacy with State legislators educating on project funding needs (CHS10)*** xx
5 Determine next steps for sea level rise and adaptation plan* xx Natural Envi
ronment x
y Approve operations and maintenance agreements with Valley Water purified water facility at LATP Area B (CCPA3)*** x z Adopt appropriate changes to the revised Tree Protection Ordinance*** x 4 Initiate zoning changes consistent with the Comprehensive Plan regarding creek corridor setbacks x x x 6 Initiate evaluation of strategies to protect natural habitats such as bird safe gl ass, wildlife protection from light pollution, etc xx Advance Renter Protection Policies
aa Approve access to rental units by establishing security deposit limits x x bb Provide protections to renters by considering expansion of the just cause eviction ordinance (HSEB16) x xx cc Implement a rental registry to inform future renter protection policies (HSEB15) x xx Ad
vance Housing Plans
dd Expand housing opportunities through the initiation of a Downtown Housing Plan: approval of project funding and a consultant contract (HSEB10)*** xx x
ee Advance local and state housing interests through a HCD‐compliant Housing Element (HSEB5)*** x ff Advance vision for North Ventura Coordinated Area by adopting a coordinated area plan (HSEB4)*** x gg
Create new affordable housing opportunities through funding such as a housing land trust, in particular, CalCHA*** x hh Explore opportunities to regulate short term‐rentals with Council committee* x 8 Construct preliminary schedule for starting new coordinated area plans for San Antonio Road, California Ave, Downtown, and El Camino Real*** xx
Implement Housing Producti on Policies
ii Codify permanent standards related to the City local SB9 implementation ordinance (HSEB 14) x x jj Approve adjusted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to facilitate production and meet HCD requirements (HSEB9) x x kk Respond to various Grand Jury recommendations related to Housing (HSEB 6, 17, 24)*** x ll Refine implementation of City’s SB9 objective development and urban lot split standards (HSEB 14)*** x mm Adopt an ordinance amending the development standards for Stanford‐owned housing opportunity sites x x nn Rezone carryover housing opportunity sites for by‐right development when developed with 20% lower income affordable housing units*** x
oo Adopt an ordinance to implement revised development standards for certain properties located in the GM/R OLM to allow for densities up to 90 units/acre x x
9E v a l u a t e RHNA housing allocation and encourage housing production that reflects the needs of the community x x 10 Establish an ad hoc committee on housing to review housing policies x x Support Unhoused Service Initiatives
pp Begin construction in partnership with LifeMoves for Palo Al to Homekey project to provide transitional housing and services for unhoused residents (HSEB13) x xx
qq Develop a citywide strategy to connect unhoused residents to housing and services* xx Mental & Physical Health and Belonging
rr Complete reopening libraries to budgeted level (remains below pre‐pandemic levels) (CHS5)*** x ss Approval of multi‐year agreement for provisions of animal shelter services (C HS1)*** x tt Expand and enhance community special events with focus on inclusion (linked to activities in ERT) xx x uu Approve agreement with PAUSD on long term use of the Cubberley property (CHS2)*** x vv Evaluate Recreation Wellness Center Feasibility (CHS14)*** x 11 Evaluate increasing HSRAP funding during the FY 2024 budget process** x x 12 Facilitate a location for La Comida in North Palo Alto x 13 Increase support and funding for youth mental health* x Invest in Reliable Safety Infrastructure and Systems
ww Support visible police presence by ensuring stable staffing (recruiting and retention) through hiring ahead program (CHS6)*** xx xx Support a diverse community through extension of the Psychiatric Eme rgency Response Team (PERT) program services to the community through affirmation of continued City financial support xx yy Update without interruption 911 dispatch system (CAD provider) once selected through procurement process (CHS4)*** x zz Begin construction of the Gas Main Replacement Project 24B*** x aaa Approve updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community W ildfire Protection Plan (CHS15)*** xx bbb Implement Foothills Fire Management Plan (CHS3) xx
ccc Advance final construction phase of Public Safety Building and begin preparations for move‐in (CHS9)*** x ddd Approve next steps for the rebuild of Fire Station No. 4 project (specifically design and entitlements) (CHS17) xx eee Approve resources and consultant to study and develop seismi c and resiliency ordinance (CHS20)*** xx Reduction of Noise and Air Quality Pollution x
fff Update gas‐powered leaf blower ordinance and enforcement plan (CHS16) xx x ggg Implement a strategy for the provision and promotion of unleaded fuel at Palo Alto Airport (CHS12) xx hhh Approval of quiet zone implementation (rail/train crossings) xx x iii Continue engagement wi th San Francisco Airport on SFO's Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) project and other potential opportunities to decrease SFO noise impacts on Palo Alto (CHS11) xxx * Council objective to be reconsidered in 2024 Midyear review ** Council objective referred back to committee for review *** Council objective to be reconsidered in 2024 Priority Process Total 72
Economic Recovery & Transition (ER&T)
CLIMATE CHANGE & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (CC&NE)
HOUSING FOR SOCIAL & ECONOMIC BALANCE (HS&EB)
COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY (CH&S)
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