Attachment B - Comp Plan Pending and Partially Complete Implementation Programs, 2023

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

B4.2.2 Consider planning, regulatory, or other incentives to encourage property owners to include smaller office spaces in their buildings to serve small businesses, non- profit organizations, and independent professionals.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

B4.6.2 Study the overall viability of ground-floor retail requirements in preserving retail space and creating an active street environment, including the types of locations where such requirements are most effective.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP PC City received an administrative draft of a retail study in late August 2022; the scope
of the work was expanded to dovetail
with City Manager's Office Street Sense
program (June 2023). A check in with the
Planning and Transportation Commission
(PTC) is on 10/25/2023. The reports will
be presented to the PTC and to City
Council in summer of 2024.

B5.1.2 Improve design guidelines to reduce ambiguity and more clearly articulate compatibility principles to the business community and to the public.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP PC Objective Design Standards for housing development projects and for single-
family homes have been approved in
2022. On- going improvements will be
made as needed. SOFA CAP zone
regulations will be updated in 2024 to
include objective design standards.

B5.1.4 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the revitalization of aging retail structures and areas. Encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small, independent retail businesses and professional services.

Planning and
Development
Services
R $$ PDS / CP P No zoning regulation changes are
proposed at this time.

B7.2.2 Study the feasibility of a “transfer of development rights” (TDR) program and other measures that would provide greater development flexibility within Stanford Research Park without creating significant adverse traffic impacts or increasing the allowable floor area.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

Comp Plan Pending and Partially Complete Implementation Programs, 2023

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Community
Services
Department
M $ CSD P No change from previous year reporting.

A formal program to facilitate corporate
support has not been established.

Corporate sponsorships for special events
have been received.

C2.2.1 Establish performance review criteria for City employees that consider the quality of service provided.

Human Resources
Department
M $ HR PC This task has been partially completed.

C4.1.2 Encourage dedication of new land for parks through regulations and incentives for new development and programs to solicit bequests of land within the city.

Community
Services
Department and
Planning and
Development
M $$ CSD / PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

C4.1.3 Pursue opportunities to create linear parks over the Caltrain tracks in the event the tracks are moved below grade.

Community
Services
Department and
Planning and
Development
Services
L $$$ CSD / PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

C4.1.4 Explore ways to dedicate a portion of in-lieu fees towards acquisition of parkland, not just improvements.

Community
Services
Department and
Planning and
Development
Services
M $ CSD / PDS / CP/
CAO
P Work has not commenced.

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City Manager’s
Office
M $$ CMO PC No change from last year's reporting. Staff continues to send a digital welcome
message to new residents and is finalizing
a new welcome message that will be both
digital and print formats. With the launch
of the City's new website, there was a
comprehensive look at resident related
information. The website includes a
digital welcome packet and new resident
resources are now available both at
www.cityofpaloalto.org/resident s and a
new "My Neighborhood" map that
highlights services available near a
resident's home at:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/
Residents/My-Neighborhood
L1.6.1 Review regulatory tools available to the City and identify actions to enhance and preserve the livability of residential neighborhoods and the vitality of commercial and employment districts, including improved code enforcement practices.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $$ PDS / Data
Team
PC Council adopted a revised ordinance and
administrative penalties to improve the
gas blower enforcement program in June
2023.

L2.4.2 Allow housing at Stanford Shopping Center, provided that adequate parking and vibrant retail is maintained and no reduction of retail square footage results from the new housing.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / LRP PC As part of the Housing Element update, a proposed program is included to engage
in discussions with Stanford Shopping
Center in preparation for the next
Housing Element Cycle in 2031. See
Program 1.5 in the adopted 2023-
2031 Housing Element.

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Explore multi- family housing elsewhere in Stanford Research Park and near the SUMC.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / LRP PC Stanford owned parcels along El Camino Real have been included in the housing
sites inventory. Staff continues to explore
possibilities of multi family housing in
Research Park area. Residential use in the
Research Park will no longer require a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP), see
Program 1.5 in the adopted 2023-2031
Housing Element.

L2.4.5 Update the municipal code to include zoning changes that allow a mix of retail and residential uses but no office uses. The intent of these changes would be to encourage a mix of land uses that contributes to the vitality and walkability of commercial centers and transit corridors.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / LRP / CP PC The Housing Element 2023-2031 includes a new program to lower commercial
office floor area at strategic locations.

Additionally a retail study is underway by
consultant team to ease restrictions on
retail use and encourage a mix of land
uses. Staff plans to present the findings of
this study to the Planning and
Transportation Commission (PTC) in
spring 2024.

L2.4.6 Explore changing the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinances for both buildings of historic significance and for seismic retrofits so that transferred development rights may only be used for residential capacity.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / LRP / CP P This program has not been explored yet.

The project commencement is pending
the availability of resources.

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Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / LRP PC Council passed an ordinance that
expanded Tenant Relocation Assistance to
rental units on properties with 10 or more
units. Council also passed a security
deposit limit of 1.5x the monthly rent for
unfurnished rental units. Council created
a local just cause eviction protection
ordinance that extends eviction
protection to more rental units than state
law. Staff remains underway to complete
all other Council directed renter
protection policies alongside and in
concert with implementation of the 2023
– 2031 6th Cycle Housing Element. This
includes establishment of a Rental
Registry Program and a review and
assessment of the implementation of
existing renter protection policies.

L2.8.2 Develop and implement a system to inventory the characteristics of existing housing units and track changes in those characteristics on a regular basis.

Make the information publicly available.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / LRP P Work has not commenced.

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Program
Number
Program Text
Lead
Department
Priority
S= Short (< 5 years),
M= Medium (5‐10
years), L= Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
Level of
Effort
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantial
Effort
Department /
Division
2023 Status
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Staff Comments September 2023
L4.2.3 Explore and potentially support new, creative and innovative retail in Palo Alto. Planning and Development
Services
S $$ PDS / CP PC A number of new initiatives were
launched in 2023 to encourage retail in
Palo Alto. In August of 2023, City Council
adopted the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy plan developed by
Streetsense to support economic vitality
of Palo Alto. Staff is also working on
making recommendations to change the
existing Interim Retail Preservation
Ordinance to ease restrictions on existing
and new retail. Additionally, Council
approved the Car free Streets program in
November 2023 with some implementing
actions to support new creative retail in
Palo Alto.

L4.4.3 Collaborate with merchants to enhance the appearance of streets and sidewalks within all Centers. Encourage the formation of business improvement districts and undertake a proactive program of maintenance, repair, landscaping and enhancement.

Department of
Public Works
R $$ UF PC Public Works Department along with
Office of Transportation has started
working on the University Avenue and
California Avenue streetscape
improvement projects to enhance
economic vitality of the two streets. The
goal of these projects is to reduce
congestion, maximize pedestrian and
bicycle use, creation of inviting outdoor
dining/patio places, installing gateway
and wayfinding signages, and develop
branding programs, among other things.

L4.5.1 Revise zoning and other regulations as needed to encourage the preservation of space to accommodate small businesses, start-ups and other services.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / LRP / CP P Work has not commenced.

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Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / LRP / CP P Work has not commenced.

L.4.6.1 Explore increasing hotel FAR from 2.0 to 3.0 in the University Avenue/Downtown area and 2.5 in areas outside of Downtown.

Planning and
Development
M $$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

L4.9.2 Explore adding additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for retail at Stanford Shopping Center.

Planning and
Development
M $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

L4.10.2 Create regulations for the California Avenue area that encourage the retention or rehabilitation of smaller buildings to provide spaces for existing retail, particularly local, small businesses.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / LRP / CP P Project commencement is pending the availability of resources.

L6.3.1 Develop guidelines for bird-friendly building design that minimizes hazards for birds and reduces the potential for collisions.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP PC Work on developing bird friendly design guidelines is underway and is expected to
be completed by June 2024. For all
applicable projects staff provides
guidance by following best practices for
bird-friendly design.

L7.1.2 Reassess the Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure its effectiveness in the maintenance and preservation of historic resources, particularly in the University Avenue/Downtown area.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / CP P The ordinance needs to be reassessed
since it does not protect properties found
eligible for National and California
Register. Work has not commenced on
this program.

L7.12.1 Review parking exceptions for historic buildings in the Zoning Code to determine if there is an effective balance between historic preservation and meeting parking needs.

Planning and
Development
Services
L $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

L9.1.1 Evaluate existing zoning code setback requirements to ensure they are appropriate for scenic routes.

Planning and
Development
Services
L $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

L9.6.1 Analyze existing neighborhoods and determine where publicly accessible shared, outdoor gathering spaces are below the citywide standard. Create new public spaces, including public squares, parks and informal gathering spaces in these neighborhoods.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

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Planning and
Development
Services
R $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

L10.3.2 Work with the airport to pursue opportunities to enhance the open space and habitat value of the airport. These include:

1. Maintaining native grasses;

2. Reconstructing levees to protect the airport from sea level rise while enhancing public access and habitat conservation; and

3. Evaluating the introduction of burrowing owl habitat.

This program is subject to federal wildlife hazard requirements and guidelines for airports
Community
Services
Department and
Department of
Public Works
R $$ CSD / PWD P Work has not commenced.

N1.1.1 Develop Comprehensive Resource Conservation Plans for the Pearson Arastradero Preserve, Esther Clark Preserve, and Foothills Park to steward the protection of local ecosystems.

Community
Services
Department
S-M $$$ CSD P No change, conservation Plans for
Pearson Arastradero, Esther Clark, and
Foothills Nature Preserves are currently
not funded in the Capital Improvement
Plan.

N1.4.2 Explore the feasibility of expanding the use of overlay tools such as the Site and Design (D) Review Combining District or similar development review and restriction tools to protect special status species and their habitats from development.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

N1.7.4 Review and map existing easements and maintenance roads for potential trails and trail connections.

Community
Services
Department
S $$ CSD P Work has not commenced.

N2.10.2 As part of the update of the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, consider expanding tree protections to include additional mature trees and provide criteria for making site-specific determinations of trees that should be protected.

Planning and
Development
Services and
Department of
Public Works
S $ PDS / CP /UF PC The Tree and Landscape Technical Manual is in the process of being finalized and will
be submitted to the City Manager for
review and approval in FY24. Expanded
protections for mature trees were
included in approved changes to Title 8 of
Palo Alto Municipal Code.

N2.11.1 Develop a transparent and publicly accessible street tree removal and replacement schedule.

Department of
Public Works
M $ PS / UF P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.

N2.12.1 Explore ways to leverage the fact that Palo Alto’s urban forest alleviates climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

Department of
Public Works
M $ ENV / PS / UF P There are no substantial actions
to report at this time.

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Review existing tree planting guidelines to ensure they achieve these objectives.

Department of
Public Works
S $$ PS / UF PC The South Palo Alto Tree Planting
Program continues, there are no
substantial actions to report at this time.

N2.13.2 Provide on-going education for City staff, residents, and developers regarding landscape, maintenance, and irrigation practices that protect the urban forest and wildlife species.

Department of
Public Works
R $ PS / UF P There are no substantial actions to report at this time. Efforts to provide education
regarding landscape, maintenance, and
irrigation practices that protect the urban
forest and wildlife species is scheduled to
begin in FY24 as part of the Tree and
Landscape Technical Manual update
outreach.

N2.13.4 Cooperate with the Palo Alto Unified School District, Stanford University, Caltrain, Caltrans, Pacific Gas & Electric, and other public and private entities to ensure that their tree planting, tree removal, and maintenance practices are consistent with City guidelines.

Department of
Public Works
R $ PS / UF P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.

N3.3.1 Update the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance to explore 150 feet as the desired stream setback along natural creeks in open space and rural areas west of Foothill Expressway. This 150-foot setback would prohibit the siting of buildings and other structures, impervious surfaces, outdoor activity areas and ornamental landscaped areas within 150 feet of the top of a creek bank. Allow passive or intermittent outdoor activities and pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle pathways along natural creeks where there are adequate setbacks to protect the natural riparian environment. Within the setback area, provide a border of native riparian vegetation at least 30 feet along the creek bank.

The update to the Stream Protection Ordinance should establish:

1. Design recommendations for development or redevelopment of sites within the setback, consistent with basic creek habitat objectives and significant net improvements in the condition of the creek.

2. Conditions under which single-family property and existing development are exempt from the 150-foot setback

3. Appropriate setbacks and creek conservation measures for undeveloped parcels.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $$ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced. A consultant
has been identified to commence the
task.

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Program
Number
Program Text
Lead
Department
Priority
S= Short (< 5 years),
M= Medium (5‐10
years), L= Long (>10
years), IP= In
Progress, R=
Routine
Level of
Effort
$=Small,
$$=Medium
$$$=Substantial
Effort
Department /
Division
2023 Status
C= Complete,
PC= Partially
Complete, O=
Ongoing, P=
Pending
Staff Comments September 2023
N3.3.2 Examine the development regulations of the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance, with stakeholder involvement to establish appropriate setback requirements that reflect the varying natural and channelized conditions along creeks east of Foothill Expressway. Ensure that opportunities to provide an enhanced riparian setback along urban creeks as properties are redeveloped or improved are included in this evaluation.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $$ PDS / CP P A consultant has been identified to
commence the task.

N3.6.1 Review and update the Grading Ordinance to ensure that it adequately protects creeks from the erosion and sedimentation impacts of grading.

Department of
Public Works
M $$ ENV PC Target adoption for Stormwater
ordinance is in April 2024.

N3.8.1 Work with the SCVWD to develop a maintenance, restoration and enhancement improvement program that preserves flood protection while preserving riparian habitat, and identifies specific stretches of corridor to be restored or daylighted, standards to be achieved, and sources of funding.

Include provisions for tree and vegetation planting to enhance natural habitat and shade cover.

Department of
Public Works
M $$ ENV / PS PC Limited progress has been made, except for the work on the North Ventura
Coordinated Area Plan.

N4.10.1 Monitor and implement practices for reducing water pollution. Examples include state-of-the- art best management practices (BMPs), land use planning approaches, and construction of modern stormwater management facilities.

Department of
Public Works
R $$$ ENV PC Stormwater ordinance anticipated to be
adopted in April 2024
N4.10.3 Implement swift and rigorous spill response, cleanup, and follow-up investigation procedures to reduce the impacts of toxic spills on the city’s creeks and San Francisco Bay.

Department of
Public Works
R $$ ENV PC Stormwater ordinance
anticipated to be adopted in April 2024
N4.10.4 Increase monitoring and enforcement of existing prohibitions on materials and practices known to impact local water quality, such as use of copper, in the design and construction industries.

Department of
Public Works
R $ ENV PC Stormwater ordinance anticipated to be
adopted in April 2024
N4.11.1 Evaluate neighborhoods where parking controls may hinder street sweeping and recommend any changes that are needed.

Department of
Public Works
M $ ENV /PS P There are no substantial actions to report at this time.

N4.12.2 Revise the City’s Tree and Landscape Technical Manual to include stronger requirements for least-toxic practices in the landscape permitting process.

Department of
Public Works
S $ ENV /PS / UF PC There are no substantial actions to report at this time. The updated Tree and
Landscape Technical Manual is expected
to be released in 2024.

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Department of
Public Works
R $ ENV PC Stormwater ordinance anticipated to be
adopted in April 2024
N4.17.3 Investigate ways to reuse non-traditional water sources including recycled, gray, black and storm water.

City of Palo Alto
Utilities
R $ UT PC Council accepted the Northwest County
Recycled Water Strategic Plan in 2020.

The 2020 S/CAP update is underway, and
a key action is to develop a plan for
implementing a One Water portfolio. The
One Water planning process kicked off in
July 2022, and this approach to integrated
water resource planning will take a
broader, more comprehensive look at
water supply options including recycled
water and other non- traditional water
sources.

N5.2.1 Promote understanding of the impacts of extended idling on air quality, for residents, auto- dependent businesses, and schools.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

N5.2.2 Consider adopting and enforcing penalties for drivers that idle for longer than 3- 5 minutes.

Office of
Transportation
M $ OOT P Work has not commenced.

N6.3.2 Evaluate the feasibility of adopting noise criteria in the purchase of new City vehicles and equipment.

Department of
Public Works
M $ PS P There are no substantial actions to report
at this time.

N6.3.3 Update the Noise Ordinance, as needed, to provide for clear interpretation of the regulations, to review the effectiveness of existing standards, and to ensure that regulations address contemporary issues.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / CP PC The Council adopted amendments to
Noise Ord to enable electrification
equipments placement near residential
property lines
N6.7.1 Update noise impact review procedures in the Noise Ordinance and the Zoning Code to address appropriate requirements for analysis and thresholds for impacts on residential land uses and publicly-owned conservation land.

Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / CP PC The Council adopted amendments to
Noise Ord to enable electrification
equipments placement near residential
property lines

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Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / CP PC The Council adopted amendments to
Noise Ord to enable electrification
equipments placement near residential
property lines. Noise Ord adjusted to
improve gas leaf blower enforcement
program
N8.2.1 Periodically update the S/CAP consistent with the update schedule in the approved S/CAP; this update shall include an updated greenhouse gas inventory and updated short, medium, and long-term emissions reduction goals.

Office of
Sustainability
M $$ OS PC In June 2023, the 2022 Sustainability and
Climate Action Plan was adopted, the
Comprehensive Plan Environmental
Impact Report Addendum: Update to the
Sustainability and Climate Action Plan was
certified, and Council accepted the 2023-
2025 S/CAP Workplan. Staff are working
on the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory,
which will be brought to Council in April
2024.

S1.3.2 Support programs such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Good Neighbor Next Door, which incentivizes home purchase for first responders with discounts.

Planning and
Development
Services
R $ PDS / LRP P Work has not commenced.

S1.5.4 Continue to support and encourage participation in Police Department programs to introduce youth to the importance and benefits of local law enforcement.

Police Department R $ PD P The School Resource Officer (SRO) program has not resumed. Patrol
resources respond to education requests
as calls for service allow.

S1.9.1 Develop an Infrastructure Master Plan that projects the future needs of streets, underground utilities, and all City assets and plans for the incorporation of new technology that improves efficiency and effectiveness.

Department of
Public Works
S $$$ PWE PC The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is
available on the City’s website.

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City of Palo Alto
Utilities
S $$ UT PC This is still a work in progress. Initial
discussions with California Independent
System Operator (CAISO) have been
undertaken. City will submitted a request
to CAISO for consideration of a second
electricity transmission corridor for the
2022-23 planning cycle. Finalizing a
contract for 3 years of outside consulting
support on second transmission corridor.

S2.6.3 Evaluate the TDR Ordinance so that transferred development rights may be used for residential development on the receiver sites.

Planning and
Development
Services
R $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

S2.6.4 Study the possibility of revising the transfer of development rights program to encourage seismic retrofits.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / CP P Work has not commenced.

S2.11.1 Review development standards applicable in areas susceptible to flooding from sea level rise, including east of Highway 101, West Bayshore and East Meadow Circle, the area east of San Antonio Road and north of East Charleston, and implement shoreline development regulations to ensure that new development is protected from potential impacts of flooding resulting from sea level rise and significant storm events. Regulations should be consistent with the Baylands Master Plan, as amended, and may include new shoreline setback requirements, limits on lot line adjustments to avoid the creation of vulnerable shoreline lots, and/or triggers for relocation or removal of existing structures based on changing site conditions and other factors.

Department of
Public Works
S $$ PDS / CP / PW P Work has not commenced
S2.11.2 Study appropriate restrictions on underground construction in areas outside of flood zones, as shown on Map S-5, to accommodate expected higher groundwater levels due to sea level rise and minimize consequent flooding of underground construction.

Department of
Public Works
S $ PDS / CP / PW P Work has not commenced

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Office of
Emergency
Services
R $ OES P Work has not yet commenced; loss of
staff positions impacts this effort. This
effort is not staffed. However, no train
related hazmat incidents have occurred in
this reporting period.

S3.12.2 Establish criteria for the installation of high security telecommunications technology in new local government projects.

City of Palo Alto
Utilities
M $ UT P The Utilities Department will provide an
update of the fiber expansion plan to
Council in November 2023. The update
will include project alignment with the
electric grid modernization project to
mitigate staffing resource constraint,
minimize community disruption, and
realize cost savings between fiber
expansion and grid modernization.

S3.12.3 Establish a wi-fi network that will be available to public safety responders and Emergency Service Volunteers in the event of power interruption during an emergency or disaster.

City of Palo Alto
Utilities and Office
of Emergency
Services
S $$ UT /OES P The Utilities Department will provide an update of the fiber expansion plan to
Council in November 2023. The update
will include project alignment with the
electric grid modernization project to
mitigate staffing resource constraint,
minimize community disruption, and
realize cost savings between fiber
expansion and grid modernization.

T1.2.1 Create a long-term education program to change the travel habits of residents, visitors, shoppers, and workers by informing them about transportation alternatives, incentives, and impacts. Work with the PAUSD and with other public and private interests, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Commuter Wallet partners, to develop and implement this program.

Office of
Transportation
R $ OOT P Council approved budget to hire
Transportation staff to work on S/CAP
projects. Recruitment for this position is
occuring in Fall of 2023.

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Require regular monitoring/reporting and provide for enforcement with meaningful penalties for non-compliance. The ordinance should also:
-
Establish a list of effective TDM measures that include transit promotion, prepaid transit passes, commuter checks, car sharing, carpooling, parking cash-out, bicycle lockers and showers, shuttles to Caltrain, requiring TMA membership and education and outreach to support the use of these modes.
-Allow property owners to achieve reductions by contributing to citywide or employment district shuttles or other proven transportation programs that are not directly under the property owner’s control.
-Provide a system for incorporating alternative measures as new ideas for TDM are developed.
-Establish a mechanism to monitor the success of TDM measures and track the cumulative reduction of peak hour motor vehicle trips. TDM measures should at a minimum achieve the following: reduction in peak hour motor vehicle trips, with a focus on single-occupant vehicle trips. Reductions should be based on the rates included in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual for the appropriate land use category and size:
45 percent reduction in the Downtown district
35 percent reduction in the California Avenue area 30 percent reduction in the Stanford Research Park 30 percent reduction in the El Camino Real Corridor 20 percent reduction in other areas of the city
-Require new development projects to pay a Transportation Impact Fee for all those peak-hour motor vehicle trips that cannot be reduced via TDM measures. Fees collected would be used for capital improvements aimed at reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion.
-Ensure a stable, sustained funding source to support implementation of TDM measures.

Office of
Transportation
S $ OOT PC Council approved budget to hire
Transportation staff to work on S/CAP
projects. Recruitment for this position is
occuring in Fall of 2023.

T1.2.5 Site City facilities near high-capacity transit and revise existing regulations, policies, and programs to encourage telecommuting, satellite office concepts, and work-at-home options.

Planning and
Development
Services, Office of
Transportation &
Human Resources
Department
R $ HR PC The City Hybrid policy was revised to
include the City Auditior findings. The
Executive Leadership Team will be
implementing additional revision to
support flexibility for the workforce upon
request and approval of their department
head. The revised remote work policy will
be effective in 2024.

T1.3.2 Use low-emission vehicles for the Palo Alto Free Shuttle and work with transit providers, including SamTrans and VTA, to encourage the adoption of electric, fuel cell or other zero emission vehicles. Also work with private bus and shuttle providers, delivery companies, and ride services.

Office of
Transportation
M $$$ OOT PC The on-demand transit service vendor is
currently operating electric and hybrid
vehicles in Palo Alto.

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Office of
Transportation
S $ OOT PC The on-demand transit service vendor is
currently operating electric and hybrid
vehicles in Palo Alto. While staff seek
grant funding to expand service hours,
long-term funding of this service has not
been identified.

T1.11.1 Collaborate with Stanford University, VTA, Caltrain and other agencies to pursue improvements to the Palo Alto Transit Center area aimed at enhancing pedestrian experience and improving circulation and access for all modes, including direct access to El Camino Real for transit vehicles.

Office of
Transportation
IP $$$ OOT P No change from previous year's reporting.

Project is on hold for long term. In the
long term, a Downtown Coordinated Area
Plan is needed to address this program.

T1.11.2 In collaboration with Caltrain and Stanford Research Park, pursue expansion of service to the California Avenue Caltrain Station and creation of an enhanced transit center at the Station, including connections to VTA bus service, the Palo Alto Free Shuttle, the Marguerite, and other private shuttles serving the Research Park.

Office of
Transportation
M $$$ OOT P No updates to report at this time. In the
long term, a California Ave Transit Center
plan is needed to address this program.

T1.19.4 Encourage the use of bike sharing, and the provision of required infrastructure throughout Palo Alto, especially at transit stations and stops, job centers, community centers, and other destinations.

Office of
Transportation
IP $ OOT P Work has not commenced. Council
approved budget to hire Transportation
staff to work on Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan projects. Recruitment
for this position is occuring in Fall of 2023.

T2.3.1 When adopting new CEQA significance thresholds for VMT for compliance with SB 743 (2013), adopt standards for vehicular LOS analysis for use in evaluating the consistency of a proposed project with the Comprehensive Plan, and also explore desired standards for MMLOS, which includes motor vehicle LOS, at signalized intersections.

Office of
Transportation
S $$ OOT P No updates to report at this time.

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Office of
Transportation
S $ OOT P Methodologies for Multimodal Level of
Service (MMLOS) are neither standardized
nor widely used. Level of stress analysis of
the bicycle and pedestrian network is
anticipated in the current update of the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
Plan. This analysis will inform
development review by staff.

T3.10.3 Provide safe, convenient pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections between the Stanford Shopping Center/Medical Center areas and housing along the Sand Hill Road/Quarry Road corridors to Palo Alto Transit Center, Downtown Palo Alto, and other primary destinations.

Office of
Transportation
R $$$ OOT P Work has not commenced. The Quarry
Road Extension is a future project that will
reduce transit travel time.

T3.10.4 Pursue extension of Quarry Road for transit, pedestrians and bicyclists to access the Palo Alto Transit Center from El Camino Real. Also study the feasibility of another pedestrian and bicycle underpass of Caltrain at Everett Street.

Office of
Transportation
M $$ OOT P This project is on hold.

T5.1.2 Consider reducing parking requirements for retail and restaurant uses as a way to encourage new businesses and the use of alternative modes.

Planning and
Development
Services
M $ PDS / LRP / CP PC As noted last year, AB2097 eliminates parking requirements for most
developments within 1/2 mile radius of
train stations directly impacting both the
University Avenue and California Avenue
core commerial uses.

Retail Study includes evaluation of parking
supply and demand.

T5.1.3 Work with stakeholders in each commercial center and employment district to monitor conditions and determine the appropriate timing for revisions to parking requirements.

Planning and
Development
Services and Office
of Transportation
M $ PDS / LRP / CP
/OOT
P Work has not commenced. Retail study
includes analysis and outreach about
parking.

T5.1.4 Study the feasibility of unbundled parking for office, commercial, and multi- family residential developments (including senior housing developments) that are well- served by transit and demonstrated walking and biking connections.

Planning and
Development
Services and Office
of Transportation
S $ PDS / LRP / CP
/OOT
P Work has not commenced. Retail study
includes analysis about parking.

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Planning and
Development
Services
S $ PDS / LRP / CP PC Reduction in parking requirements has been included under Housing Incentives
Chapter (Title 18.14) of Municipal Code
for GM / ROLM and El Camino Real Focus
Area to address Housing Element
programs 1.1A and 1.1B. Adjustments
were made to parking requirements for El
Camino Focus Area as per AB2097 (1
space/unit within ½ mile of Caltrain
station) and for GM and ROLM Focus
Areas (1 space per studio/ 1-bed, 1.5
spaces per 2-bed+).

Staff will continue exploration of parking
reductions for multi family residential use
in other zoning districts.

T5.4.1 Explore incentives to encourage privately initiated shared parking among individual property owners when developments have excess parking that can be available for other businesses to use.

Office of
Transportation
S $ OOT P Work has not commenced.

T5.12.2 Install secure electronic bike lockers such as the BikeLink system, at high theft locations, including transit stations and parking garages.

Office of
Transportation
M $$ OOT P Work has not commenced.

T6.1.3 Address pedestrian safety along Alma Street between Embarcadero Road and Lytton Street.

Office of
Transportation
S $$ OOT P Work has not commenced.

T6.6.4 Complete a mobility and safety study for downtown Palo Alto, looking at ways to improve circulation and safety for all modes.

Office of
Transportation
M $$ OOT PC The City has begun the development of a
new Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety
Action Plan in August of 2023.

This is funded by a federal grant, the plan
will identify systemic transportation
network changes to improve safety for all
road users.

Similarly, the University Avenue
streetscape improvement project led by
Public Works Department plans to reduce
congestion and improve street safety.

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Office of
Transportation
L $$$ OOT P Work has not commenced.

T6.6.7 Establish a program to educate residents to keep sidewalks clear of parked cars, especially on narrow local streets in neighborhoods with rolled curbs.

Survey for compliance annually.

Office of
Transportation
M $$ OOT P Work has not commenced. A rolled curb
parking flyer is available on the City
website.

T7.1.1 Expand transportation opportunities for transit- dependent riders by supporting discounts for taxi fares, rideshare services, and transit, by coordinating transit systems to be shared by multiple senior housing developments, and by maintaining a database of volunteer drivers, and other transit options.

Office of
Transportation
M $$ OOT PC The on-demand transit service vendor is
currently operating electric and hybrid
vehicles in Palo Alto and offers fare
discounts for the disabled, seniors, youth,
low-income, and wheelchair users. This
pilot project provides transit service to
most of Palo Alto on weekdays from 8am
to 6pm.

While staff seek additional grant funding
to expand service hours, long-term
funding of this service has not been
identified.

T7.1.3 Pursue expanded evening and night time bus service to enhance mobility for all users during off- peak times.

Office of
Transportation
R $ OOT P This program is unlikely to be pursued
with VTA's 2024 New Service Plan as post-
pandemic transit funding is limited.

T8.7.1 Work with regional transportation providers to improve connections between Palo Alto and the San Francisco International Airport and Norman Y. Mineta

Office of
Transportation
R $ OOT P Work has not commenced.

Source: City of Palo Alto, Planning and Development Services, October 2023

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