Agenda packet — Palo Alto City Council, August 12, 2024

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 12, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Amended Agenda
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted in person for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. General public comment will be heard for 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

Public comments for agendized items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation or as determined by the Chair. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line.

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TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.

CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)

1. Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

2. Presentation of Exchange Students from Sister Cities of Albi, France and Oaxaca, Mexico CLOSED SESSION (5:50 ‐ 6:50 PM)

3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION
Carina Rossner v. City of Palo Alto et al.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 23‐CV‐410650 (One Case, as Defendant) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:50 ‐ 7:20 PM)
Members of the public may speak in‐person ONLY to any item NOT on the agenda. 1‐3 minutes deending on # of speakers.

Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:20 ‐ 7:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 ‐ 7:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto a Grant of Funds from the County of Santa Clara for the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program and Approve FY 2025 Budget Amendments in the General Fund; CEQA Status: Not a Project

5. Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS (7:30 ‐ 7:45 PM)
BREAK (15 MINUTES)
ACTION ITEMS (Item AA1: 8:00 ‐ 9:15 PM, Item 6: 9:15 ‐ 10:15 PM, Item 7: 10:15 ‐ 11:00 PM,) Include: Report of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Report of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters.

AA1. PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL. Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00041; 24PLN‐00129] Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map to Subdivide One Existing 4.5‐acre Parcel into Two Parcels and to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application for a 61‐unit Apartment Building. The Project Also Includes 44 Mobile Homes, which are Regulated by the State, and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Amended Regulatory Agreements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In‐fill Development). Zoning District: RM‐20. New Item added

6. Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Evergreen Park‐Mayfield and Southgate Residential Preferential Parking Program Districts to Remove Parking Spots on El Camino Real Due to Caltrans’ Repaving and Bikeway Project and Moving Employee Permits to Other Locations in Each District; CEQA status ‐ categorically exempt.

7. ACTION/LEGISLATIVE: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Title 18 (Zoning) and Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land) to Clarify Existing Regulations and to Implement Recent State Housing Laws. Chapters 18.14 (Housing Incentives), 18.18 (Downtown Commercial District),

18.30(F) (Automobile Dealership (AD) Combining District Regulations), 18.42 (Standard for Special Uses), 18.52 (Parking Regulations) and 18.77 (Processing of Permits and Approvals), and 21.12 (Tentative Maps and Preliminary Parcel Maps) are Amended, and Chapter 21.11 (Streamlined Subdivisions Resulting in Ten or Fewer Parcels) is Added.

CEQA ‐ Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda

ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Standing Committee Meetings this week
Policy & Services Committee August 13, 2024
City/Schools Liason Committee August 15, 2024 CANCELED
Public Comment Letters
Schedule of Meetings
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS
AA1. PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI‐JUDICIAL. Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00041; 24PLN‐00129] Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map to Subdivide One Existing 4.5‐acre Parcel into Two Parcels and to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application for a 61‐unit Apartment Building. The Project Also Includes 44 Mobile Homes, which are Regulated by the State, and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Amended Regulatory Agreements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In‐fill Development). Zoning District: RM‐20. New Item added

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)

1. Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

2. Presentation of Exchange Students from Sister Cities of Albi, France and Oaxaca, Mexico CLOSED SESSION (5:50 ‐ 6:50 PM)

3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION
Carina Rossner v. City of Palo Alto et al.

Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:20 ‐ 7:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 ‐ 7:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

5. Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

CEQA ‐ Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

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When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

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CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)

1. Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

2. Presentation of Exchange Students from Sister Cities of Albi, France and Oaxaca, Mexico CLOSED SESSION (5:50 ‐ 6:50 PM)

3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION
Carina Rossner v. City of Palo Alto et al.

Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:20 ‐ 7:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 ‐ 7:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

5. Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

CEQA ‐ Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

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CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)

1. Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

2. Presentation of Exchange Students from Sister Cities of Albi, France and Oaxaca, Mexico CLOSED SESSION (5:50 ‐ 6:50 PM)

3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION
Carina Rossner v. City of Palo Alto et al.

Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:20 ‐ 7:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 ‐ 7:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

5. Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

CEQA ‐ Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

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CALL TO ORDER
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (5:30 ‐ 5:50 PM)

1. Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

2. Presentation of Exchange Students from Sister Cities of Albi, France and Oaxaca, Mexico CLOSED SESSION (5:50 ‐ 6:50 PM)

3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY‐ EXISTING LITIGATION
Carina Rossner v. City of Palo Alto et al.

Public Comment is limited to 30 minutes. Additional public comments, if any, will be heard at the end of the agenda.

COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:20 ‐ 7:25 PM) Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).

CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 ‐ 7:30 PM)
Items will be voted in one motion unless removed from the calendar by three Council Members.

5. Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

CEQA ‐ Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

8. Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project Item Removed Off Agenda

1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].

2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.

You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.

When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.

When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.

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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2406-3139
TITLE
Appointment of Candidates for Vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. CEQA Status – Not a project.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council vote to appoint candidates for two vacancies on the Historic Resources Board with terms ending March 31, 2027.
*A majority vote (4 yes’s) is required to appoint a candidate.

BACKGROUND
Boards and Commissions are established as advisory bodies to the City Council, made up of community volunteers that provide essential feedback on matters of importance to the community. The City Clerk’s office advertises and recruits for vacancies, the Council considers the applications, interviews desired candidates, and makes appointments for the open positions.

INTERVIEWS
At the June 17, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council elected to interview 4 candidates for the Historic Resources Board. The interviews were held on August 5, 2024. Video recording of the interviews are available on our City of Palo Alto YouTube Channel1. All applications for the Historic Resources Board2 can be accessed online.
1 City of Palo Alto YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto 2 Historic Resources Board Applications:
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Each Board or Commission has different requirements for appointment such as mandatory residency, specialized training, or professional service in a specified area. Additionally, appointed members cannot be council members, officers, or employees of the City of Palo Alto.

Historic Resources Board
•Members shall have demonstrated interest in and knowledge of history, architecture, or historic preservation (PAMC 2.27.010).
•Two members shall be professionals in the disciplines of architecture, architectural history, planning, landscape architecture, or related disciplines, or pre-historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, or conservation (PAMC

2.27.010). This requirement is currently fulfilled by Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz (term expires 2026), Margaret Wimmer (term expires 2024), Caroline Willis (term expires 2024), Gogo Heinrich (term expires 2024), and Michael Makinen (term expires 2024). •At least one member shall possess academic education or practical experience in history or a related field such as American studies, American civilization, or cultural geography (PAMC 2.27.010). This requirement is currently fulfilled by Samantha Rohman (term expires 2026) and Michael Makinen (term expires 2024).

PUBLIC OUTREACH
The 2024 Annual Boards and Commissions recruitment invited applications from January 1, 2024 through March 17, 2024 through the new online application process. The recruitment period was extended to June 2, 2024 for Historic Resources Board applications. Palo Alto Municipal Code 2.16.060 requires public notification regarding vacancies of the Commissions as follows: “The City Clerk shall exercise their discretion in choosing the method of advertisement that will most effectively reach potential candidates.” Based on the September 14, 2021 Policy & Services Committee meeting report regarding Board and Commission Member demographics and community representation, the City Clerk’s office expanded recruitment efforts through additional means to “most effectively reach potential candidates”.

This recruitment was advertised through various methods including paid print and digital advisements in The Palo Alto Weekly and the Daily Post; via the City’s website and social media channels; in physical locations of the Palo Alto Libraries and Community Centers; and distributed by e-mail through established distribution lists to community based organizations, individuals and City subscription based notification lists.

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

APPROVED BY:

Mahealani Ah Yun, City Clerk
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City Council Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Office of Emergency Services
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2406-3190
TITLE
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto a Grant of Funds from the County of Santa Clara for the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program and Approve FY 2025 Budget Amendments in the General Fund; CEQA Status: Not a Project

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment A) authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Standard Agreement and any other documentation necessary to secure the award with the County of Santa Clara for Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding in the amount of $20,000 for EOC technology equipment.

Staff recommends that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation for the General Fund budget (requires 2/3 approval) by:

1. Increasing the Office of Emergency Services Department revenue estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies (grants) by $20,000; and

2. Increasing the Office of Emergency Services Department Other Facility & Equipment appropriation by $20,000.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City’s Office of Emergency Services is participating in the 2023 EMPG Program funding for computer-related equipment for the new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is part of the Public Safety Building. This is a federal grant administered by the State of California through the County of Santa Clara. The City Council is required to approve and adopt a resolution for the City to receive its allocated grant funds.

BACKGROUND
The EMPG provides state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies with the resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System, toward the goal of a secure and resilient nation. The EMPG’s allowable costs support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission Item 4
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areas. The County Emergency Operational Area Council, allocates funding as part of their role as the advisory body of the Santa Clara Operational Area, which includes the City of Palo Alto. The City’s Office of Emergency Services is being awarded $20,000 by the County of Santa Clara under the 2023 EMPG Program for technology equipment for the City’s new EOC in the new Public Safety Building.

ANALYSIS
In order for the City to receive grant funding through the County of Santa Clara EMPG program, the City Council must authorize the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the County .

The $20,000 in grant funds will be used to enhance workstations employees will use while on assignment in the EOC. This includes computer-based hardware such as monitors, keyboards, docking stations, and backup portable power systems. Since employees in most cases will have their City-provided laptop computer, they will be able to plug into a workstation. The computer hardware is intended to give the user an improved capability to perform their duties compared with using just a laptop. This equipment is not included in the current scope of the Public Safety Building and will be a productive enhancement to the functioning of the EOC.

Prior to receiving grant funding, the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement must be approved and submitted to the County, and the grant agreement must receive final approval by the both City and County. The grant agreement also requires related certifications, disclosures, and compliance with federal and state regulations throughout the grant period, which are not part of the City’s standard procurement process and require authorization from Council to the City Manager or their designee to comply with these additional conditions. Requests for grant reimbursement for the EOC equipment noted above must be submitted to the County by March 15, 2025. Staff believes these funds will be spent and reimbursement requests provided to the County within calendar year 2024.

FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
The EMPG is structured as a 50/50 cost share. Assuming the City is required to provide the cost share, which may not apply depending on negotiations with the County, Palo Alto OES plans to provide in-kind equipment procurement as the basis for our cost share requirement.

A budget appropriation for FY2025 will increase the OES department revenue for grants and increase the OES department Facilities &Equipment appropriation by $20,000.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff has coordinated this effort with the City’s Administrative Services Department, the Information Technology Department, the City Manager’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council approval of the resolution to procure EOC equipment using grant funding is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as these are administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the Item 4
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environment and as maintenance activities such as purchasing supplies (14 CCR sections 15378(b)(2), 15378(b)(5)).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution Approving EMPG Funds
APPROVED BY:

Ken Dueker, Director Office of Emergency Services
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NOT YET APPROVED Attachment A
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Resolution No.____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the City of Palo Alto’s Application for County of Santa Clara 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for EOC Technology Equipment; Delegating Authority to an Authorized Representative Sign the Grant Agreement and Administer the Project on Behalf of City of Palo Alto

R E C I T A L S
A. WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is a party to the 1994 Operational Area Interim Agreement for Santa Clara County, as a political subdivision within the geographical boundaries of Santa Clara County; and
B. WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Area Council (“EOAC”) is the advisory body of the Santa Clara Operational Area in matters affecting disaster preparedness throughout the Operational Area; and
C. WHEREAS, among the responsibilities the EOAC performs includes making funding allocation recommendations for EMPG funding, which is awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”), and subsequently sub-awarded to County, which may make sub-awards to Cities; and
D. WHEREAS, Cal OES has awarded County 2023 EMPG funding in the amount of $500,004 for the purpose of sustaining and improving comprehensive emergency management programs;
E. WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara has allocated the sum of $20,000 to the City of Palo Alto, so that City may implement the “EOC Technology” project as provided under the Grant Agreement together with its exhibits and certifications; and F. WHEREAS, the performance period for the City for this subgrant expires on March 31, 2025.

The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby RESOLVES as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby delegates authority to the City Manager, to Item 4
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Resolution Approving
EMPG Funds

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to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate the EMPG Funding Agreement (“Grant Agreement”) with the County of Santa Clara, along with authority to administer and carry out all terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement.

SECTION 2. By delegating such authority to the City Manager, the City Council acknowledges, agrees, represents and warrants that the execution of the Grant Agreement by the City Manager binds and obligates the City Council of the City of Palo Alto to comply with all terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement, without needing additional approvals or conditions.
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SECTION 3. Specifically, the City Council agrees to assure the following:
(a) To provide all matching funds required for the City’s grant project and that any cash match will be appropriated as required;
(b) That any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the City Council;
(c) That grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the City Council;
(d) That the City Council is authorized to apply for federal assistance, and has the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non- federal share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application; and
(e) T hat the official executing the Grant Agreement is authorized by the City Council.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTENTIONS:

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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Community Services
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2406-3196
TITLE
Adopt an Ordinance to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission; CEQA status – not a project.

RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt the attached ordinance renaming ‘Tower Well Park’ to ‘Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park.’

BACKGROUND
On November 8, 2023, following the City’s Naming Policy, the Palo Alto Historical Association (PAHA) was asked to recommend a name for a proposed park at the corner of Alma Street and Hawthorne Avenue. Given the significant historic landmark on the property, PAHA recommended “Tower Well Park.” PAHA noted, “When constructed in 1910, the water tower was the first major visible infrastructure of the City’s utilities and is a symbol of the City’s successful beginnings and forward-thinking leaders. The PAHA board agrees that “Tower Well Park” reflects the historic significance of this site."
On November 28, 2023, the PRC voted unanimously 1 (7-0) to recommend that the City Council adopt a Park Dedication Ordinance for the Tower Well site, 0.19 acres of land (8,437 square feet) at 201 Alma Street and approve the proposed name “Tower Well Park.” On March 4, 2024, the City Council considered an item 2 to dedicate the ‘Tower Well Site’ as parkland. Staff noted the site is among the City-owned properties that were found eligible in 2000 for the National Register of Historic Places, and the City Council would be receiving the Historic Resources Board’s recommendation for placement of the property on the local Historic Resources Inventory. The 1 Parks and Recreation Commission, November 28, 2023; Agenda Item #3; Minutes, www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/parks- andrecreationcommission/agendas-minutes/2023-agendas-and-minutes/11-nov/prc-draft-minutes-11.28.23.pdf 2 City Council, March 4, 2024; Agenda Item #6; SR# 2402-2669, https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=13507 Item 5
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March 4, 2024 staff report linked in the footnote includes additional background on the history of the park and the next steps.

During the March 4th Council meeting a member of the public submitted correspondence3 urging the Council to name the newly dedicated park "Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park" and initiate adding the site to the California Historic Register and National Historic Register. Fred Eyerly, who passed away May 12, 2000, served on Palo Alto’s City Council for eight years, one year as a Palo Alto Mayor in 1982, and eight years on the Palo Alto Utilities Commission. The Tower Well site was informally named for Mr. Eyerly in a dedication ceremony on October 2, 2000.

The Council adopted a park dedication ordinance for the Tower Well site, 0.19 acres of land at 201 Alma Street, approved the proposed name “Tower Well Park”, and referred to the Historic Resources Board (HRB) and Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) to consider renaming it to Fredrick (sic) Eyerly Tower Well Park. The Council also referred the addition of the site to the California and National registers to the HRB. The site was added to the City’s Historic Resources Inventory on April 22, 20244. Resources are required to place it on the California and National registers, which have not yet been assigned.

ANALYSIS
Following the March 4 th City Council meeting, staff received additional input from PAHA on the name of the new park. PAHA informed City staff that the PAHA Board met and discussed the interest in associating the name of Fred Eyerly with Tower Well Park. The Board agreed that the proposed addition of Fred Eyerly’s name to the park was proper. The Board Members, including several who know Mr. Eyerly, stated that the community knew him as Fred, not Frederick, and the less formal name should be used.

Staff presented the history, March 4th Council motion and PAHA’s reconsideration to the HRB on May 9, 2024, as directed by the Council. The HRB passed a motion unanimously (4-0) to retain the name Tower Well Park rather than adding Mr. Eyerly’s name to the park name. Overall, the HRB felt that a simple name is appropriate for a small park and consideration should be given to other individuals, not just Mr. Eyerly.

The Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) supports renaming the park Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park. The PRC felt that Mr. Eyerly and Palo Alto Utilities, which Tower Well Park symbolizes, are strongly associated and therefore including his name is appropriate. The PRC passed the motion unanimously (6-0).
3 Public speaker correspondence, https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=b9f8097f- 97e8-4af7-a1d0-3fb5bed7887f
4 City Council, April 22, 2024, Agenda Item #12; SR#2402-2684, https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=0ac73ad7-aa3b-461e-a61e-8aa70de09a01 Item 5
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Staff support changing the name to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park as recommended by PAHA and the PRC.

FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with changing the park name. Staff will add a park sign with the park name following this decision. The Community Services Department will absorb the $2,500 expense for adding a park sign.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
There have been several opportunities for the public to provide input on the park name, including Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, Historic Resources Board meeting and Council meetings. Additionally, staff have sought guidance from the Palo Alto Historical Association throughout this process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Changing the name of a park is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Ordinance Renaming Tower Well Park
APPROVED BY:

Kristen O'Kane, Community Services Director
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Ordinance No._____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending PAMC Section 22.08.440 to Rename Tower Well Park to Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park

The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On March 4, 2024, the City Council dedicated Tower Well Park as codified at Palo Alto Municipal Code section 22.08.440.

B. The City Council now desires to rename the park as Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park.

SECTION 2. Section 22.08.440 (Tower Well Park) of Chapter 22.08 (Park Dedications) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) is hereby amended and restated as follows (deleted text is in strikethrough, new text is underlined):

22.08.440 Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park.

That certain parcel of land known as the Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park, as delineated and described in Exhibit A -31, is hereby reserved for park, playground, recreation or conservation purposes.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it should have adopte d the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 4. The Council finds that this project is exe mpt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

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SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty -first day after the date of its adoption.

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____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:

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Director, Community Services Department
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City Council
Staff Report

From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Transportation

Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2407-3203

TITLE
Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Evergreen Park-Mayfield and Southgate Residential Preferential Parking Program Districts to Remove Parking Spots on El Camino Real Due to Caltrans’ Repaving and Bikeway Project and Moving Employee Permits to Other Locations in Each District; CEQA status - categorically exempt.

RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to City Council direction on June 18, 2024 to amend the RPP Districts affected by Caltrans' El Camino Real Repaving and Bikeway project, which will remove most of the parking on El Camino Real, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions to (1) remove the parking spots located on El Camino Real from the Evergreen Park-Mayfield and Southgate RPP Districts; (2) reallocate 50 employee permits from El Camino Real (Zone G) to Zones A-D in the Evergreen Park-Mayfield (EPM) Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) district; (3) reallocate 20 employee permits from El Camino Real (Zone S1) into Zone S in the Southgate (SG) RPP district.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Parking will be removed along El Camino Real through the Caltrans State Route 82 El Camino Real (ECR) Repaving and Bikeway project. Employee parking in the Evergreen Park-Mayfield (EPM) and Southgate (SG) RPP programs along ECR will not continue due to the installation of bicycle lanes. In order to mitigate the parking loss, the City is pursuing a multifaceted strategy to reduce parking demand and accommodate needed parking where capacity exists.

One element of this strategy is to allow current employee permit holders to park in other zones within the two RPPs through 2024. Staff will measure and evaluate Zone and block parking capacity within the two RPP programs later this calendar year. Beginning in January 2025, additional employee spaces will be distributed within the two RPP program zones based on that measurement and evaluation of parking capacity.

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Additionally, the City is undertaking work to ensure adequate parking near ECR for customers, visitors, and other stakeholders through the evaluation of different parking options and corresponding curb designations.

BACKGROUND
The Caltrans El Camino Real (ECR) Repaving and Bikeway project will remove on-street parking on ECR throughout Palo Alto as part of establishing ECR as a regional bikeway throughout the Peninsula and South Bay. In order to mitigate the impact of this parking loss on the Palo Alto community, the City is undertaking multifaceted actions:
 Staff is engaging with ECR businesses:
o To provide short-term parking designations on cross streets immediately adjacent to ECR.
o To facilitate requests for the installation of additional bicycle parking. o To provide information about the garage and lot employee permits available at a lower cost than employee RPP permits.
 The Palo Alto Transportation Management Association (PATMA) is engaging with ECR businesses to offer employees transit passes, bicycle incentives, and alternatives to single- occupancy vehicle parking, including the Palo Alto Link.  Work continues with Caltrans and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to ensure bus stops are integrated into the bikeway and maximize safety and usability for riders and cyclists.
 Limited employee parking previously provided on ECR will be relocated into RPP zones where capacity exists.
 Staff will review parking occupancy in the impacted RPP programs in the Fall and will conduct further outreach before any additional adjustments are determined for the new RPP sales cycles in 2025.

The EPM RPP currently has available 40 employee permits in Zone G along El Camino Real with an additional 10 held in reserve if needed. In EPM total of 48 employee permits have been sold in the current cycle. The SG RPP currently has available 20 employee permits in Zone S1 along El Camino Real. In SG a total of five (5) employee permits have been sold in the current cycle.

With the Caltrans El Camino Real Repaving and Bikeway project, El Camino Real will no longer have parking spaces available in these RPP districts.

The EPM RPP previously made up to 250 permits available to employees in Zones A-F, but these were removed in 2022 at Council’s direction (SR # 11795). Previous ordinance development activities are detailed in the Council-approved resolutions (RESO 9739 and RESO 9741).

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ANALYSIS
Approximately 130 total parking spaces are being removed from the two impacted RPP programs. Adjustments now and in the future will account for both employee parking and increased business visitor usage.

EPM RPP
In 2022, Evergreen Park – Mayfield Zones A-F employee permits were reduced to zero. When parking is removed on ECR for the Caltrans project, staff proposes allowing Zone G holders to park in Zones A-D until the new permit cycle begins in January 2025. At that time, 40 permits, with 10 in reserve, will be distributed among Zones A-D according to parking availability. Staff will work to minimize significant impact on any particular block (occupancy above 65%) by ensuring that it is distributed evenly across the zones. Zones E and F are unnecessary for adjustments as these zones are easily served by new capacity provided by the new garage at 350 Sherman Ave. in the California Ave. parking district. Daily, quarterly, and annual passes are available at costs lower than those available in the RPP districts.

Table: Historical staff recommendations for impacted Evergreen Park employee zones Employee
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Permit Cap
2022 Employee
Permit Cap
Potential 2025
Recommended
Employee Permit Caps
Total Parking
Spaces Available
A 20 0 8 112
B 55 0 22 228
C 30 0 12 208
D 20 0 8 176

Annual counts taken in Spring 2023 in the EPM RPP suggest the neighborhood zones can accommodate the 40 to 50 employee permits and the increased 2-hour business customer visits. See Attachment A. While some blocks saw usage over 65%, the majority of blocks were below 65%. Zero blocks were over 85%, which is the threshold at which a block is considered to have high parking occupancy.

SG RPP
For the SG RPP, staff propose reallocating the 20 available Zone S1 permits into Zone S.

Evaluation in October will help determine whether this new availability is needed and whether Southgate Zone S needs additional reconfiguration to maintain parking availability prioritized for residential uses.

The City will measure and evaluate the levels of use later this calendar year. (It is anticipated that this work will occur in October 2024). The process will consist of counting available parking spaces on each block face to measure activity levels at various times of the day. These activity levels will be cross-referenced against prior activity counts. This data will inform the proposed allocation of parking permits from Zone S1 into Zone S.

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FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
This specific action is not likely to incur a significant fiscal impact, however, there will be some anticipated reduction in the number of employee permits sold. Staff are actively engaged in helping businesses in this area rely less upon neighborhood parking resources. As noted previously, there are currently 48 employee permits active on the ECR Zone G in EPM, and 5 on the ECR Zone S1 in SG. Options to lessen reliance on neighborhood parking resources for these permits include increased collaboration with the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association, to provide transit passes to employees, and reallocating business adjacent curb space. Curb space immediately perpendicular to ECR and immediately in front of business uses will be revised to have yellow or green curb restrictions and/or 2-hour commercial designations, as appropriate. If successful, these two options will decrease employee permit sales thereby decreasing revenues in these two districts. This would entail a minor increase in the General Fund financial support of this program reflective of the decrease in employee permit sales achieved.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff met with Chamber of Commerce representatives in May. In July, staff met with some businesses and residents, and continued discussions with others via email. A light survey was also distributed to businesses along the ECR corridor. Businesses in the corridor were generally disappointed with the Caltrans project and worried about how the loss of parking would impact their customers’ and employees’ access to their businesses. Residents of RPP zones of the impacted RPP programs in Southgate and Evergreen Park are generally unsupportive of the measures proposed by staff as they increase the business and daytime occupancy of neighborhood parking resources.

The recommended actions are an intermediate step toward balancing competing interests of finite curb space availability. Staff value the feedback given thus far, noting that the preponderance of both business and resident feedback is not in alignment with the intermediate steps recommended. Staff will continue to meet with impacted businesses and residents through the remaining calendar year, will assess impacts of the recommended actions on parking availability in each impacted neighborhood block with a Fall count, and will conduct further outreach before any additional adjustments are determined for the new RPP sales cycles in 2025, and then again before any additional changes following the end of the fiscal year.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
These resolutions are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this resolution may have a significant effect on the environment and Section 15301 in that this proposed resolution will have a minor impact on existing facilities

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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: IDAX Parking Occupancy Spring 2023 EPM-SG Attachment B: Resolution Amending and Restating the Evergreen Mayfield RPP District to Remove Parking Spots on El Camino Real and Reassign Employee Parking Permits within the District
Attachment C: Resolution Amending and Restating the Southgate RPP District to Remove Parking Spots on El Camino Real and Reassign Employee Parking Permits within the District APPROVED BY:

Philip Kamhi, Chief Transportation Official

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Attachment 1: IDAX Parking Occupancy EPM-SG October 2023 IDAX # Street Between Side Area 2019 Supply ####### ###### ###### Notes 1 Mariposa Ave Churchill and Miramonte NE Southgate 30 1 3% 0 0% 6 20% 2 Mariposa Ave Miramonte and Castilleja NE Southgate 28 8 29% 9 32% 8 29% 3 Castileja Ave Sequoia and Castilleja SE Southgate 5 1 20% 0 0% 0 0% 4 Sequioa Ave Castilleja and Escobita SE Southgate 10 3 30% 3 30% 4 40% 5 Sequioa Ave Escobita and Madrono SE Southgate 9 2 22% 6 67% 1 11% 6 Sequioa Ave Madrono and Portola SE Southgate 12 1 8% 0 0% 2 17% 7 Portola Ave Miramonte and Sequoia SW Southgate 17 3 18% 5 29% 4 24% 8 Miramonte Ave El Camino Real and Portola SE Southgate 9 2 22% 2 22% 2 22% 9 El Camino RealMiramonte and El Camino Real NE Southgate 15 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 10 Miramonte Ave El Camino Real and Portola NW Southgate 8 3 38% 2 25% 2 25% 11 El Camino Real Churchill and Miramonte NW Southgate 20 4 20% 0 0% 1 5% 12 Churchill Ave El Camino Real and MadronoSE Southgate 18 12 67% 13 72% 4 22% 13 Churchill Ave Madrono and Castilleja SE Southgate 9 4 44% 4 44% 4 44% 14 Churchill Ave Castilleja and Mariposa SE Southgate 4 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% 15 Park Blvd El Camino Real and Park NW EPM 19 9 47% 11 58% 8 42% 16 Park Blvd Birch and Castilleja NW EPM 15 4 27% 4 27% 4 27% 17 Park Blvd Castilleja and Park NE EPM 4 1 25% 1 25% 0 0% 18 Park Blvd Leland and Stanford NE EPM 16 11 69% 2 13% 2 13% 19 Park Blvd Stanford and Oxford NE EPM 11 4 36% 6 55% 5 45% 20 Park Blvd Oxford and College NE EPM 14 4 29% 3 21% 2 14% 21 Park Blvd College and Cambridge NE EPM 12 3 25% 4 33% 7 58% 22 Park Blvd Cambridge and California NE EPM 12 4 33% 5 42% 5 42% 23 California Ave Park and Loop NW EPM 7 5 71% 1 14% 6 86% 24 California Ave Park and Loop SE EPM 15 6 40% 9 60% 9 60% 25 Park Blvd California and Sherman NE EPM 11 8 73% 8 73% 8 73% 26 Park Blvd Sherman and Grant NE EPM 9 5 56% 3 33% 5 56% 27 Park Blvd Grant and Sheridan NE EPM 10 3 30% 3 30% 4 40% 28 Sheridan Ave Birch and Park SE EPM 11 6 55% 5 45% 1 9% 29 Sheridan Ave Ash and Birch SE EPM 9 5 56% 7 78% 9 100% 30 Ash St Sheridan and Oregon Expressway NE EPM 0 0 ##### 0 ##### 0 #DIV/0! 31 Ash St Sheridan and Oregon Expressway SW EPM 8 5 63% 6 75% 7 88% 32 Sheridan Ave El Camino Real and Ash SE EPM 18 6 33% 8 44% 7 39% 33 El Camino Real Sheridan and Oregon Expressway NE EPM 4 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 34 El Camino Real Grant and Sheridan NE EPM 14 3 21% 1 7% 0 0% 35 El Camino Real Sherman and Grant NE EPM 12 4 33% 5 42% 3 25% 36 El Camino Real California and Sherman NE EPM 10 2 20% 4 40% 8 80% 37 El Camino Real Cambridge and California NE EPM 6 1 17% 0 0% 4 67% 38 El Camino Real College and Cambridge NE EPM 12 3 25% 2 17% 0 0% 39 El Camino Real Oxford and College NE Southgate 13 3 23% 4 31% 0 0%

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Attachment 1: IDAX Parking Occupancy EPM-SG October 2023 40 Castilleja Ave Churchill and Manzaanita SW EPM 3 1 33% 1 33% 0 0% 41 El Camino Real Stanford and Oxford NE EPM 12 9 75% 7 58% 8 67% 42 El Camino Real Leland and Stanford NE EPM 8 4 50% 1 13% 4 50% 43 El Camino Real Park and Leland NE EPM 12 13 108% 7 58% 12 100% 44 Castilleja Ave Churchill and Manzaanita NE Southgate 4 0 0% 0 0% 1 25% 45 Castilleja Ave Manzanita and Miramonte SW Southgate 17 0 0% 2 12% 2 12% 46 Castilleja Ave Manzanita and Miramonte NE Southgate 16 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 47 Castilleja Ave Miramonte and Sequoia NE Southgate 22 2 9% 4 18% 2 9% 48 Mariposa Ave Miramonte and Sequoia SW Southgate 35 4 11% 3 9% 3 9% 49 El Camino Real Park to Park NE EPM 10 7 70% 8 80% 1 10% 50 Mariposa Ave Churchill and Miramonte SW Southgate 28 2 7% 3 11% 3 11% 51 Castilleja Ave Miramonte and Sequoia SW Southgate 18 4 22% 3 17% 5 28% 52 Sequoia Ave Escobita and Castilleja NW Southgate 9 1 11% 3 33% 1 11% 53 Escobita Ave Miramonte and Sequoia NE Southgate 21 5 24% 3 14% 3 14% 54 Escobita Ave Miramonte and Sequoia SW Southgate 17 3 18% 4 24% 6 35% 55 Escobita Ave Manzanita and Miramonte NE Southgate 20 4 20% 1 5% 3 15% 56 Escobita Ave Manzanita and Miramonte SW Southgate 17 3 18% 3 18% 4 24% 57 Madrono Ave Churchill and Manzaanita NE Southgate 7 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 58 Madrono Ave Churchill and Manzaanita SW Southgate 9 1 11% 1 11% 2 22% 59 Madrono Ave Manzanita and Miramonte NE Southgate 14 3 21% 2 14% 3 21% 60 Madrono Ave Manzanita and Miramonte SW Southgate 13 2 15% 2 15% 6 46% 61 Madrono Ave Miramonte and Sequoia NE Southgate 16 2 13% 3 19% 2 13% 62 Madrono Ave Miramonte and Sequoia SW Southgate 17 4 24% 3 18% 5 29% 63 Sequoia Ave Madrono and Escobita NW Southgate 7 1 14% 1 14% 1 14% 64 Sequoia Ave Portola and Madrono NW Southgate 7 1 14% 1 14% 1 14% 65 Portolo Ave Miramonte and Sequoia NE Southgate 14 2 14% 4 29% 3 21% 66 Miramonte Ave Portola and Madrono SE Southgate 9 1 11% 0 0% 0 0% 67 Miramonte Ave Portola and Madrono NW Southgate 10 0 0% 1 10% 2 20% 68 Miramonte Ave Madrono and Escobita SE Southgate 9 1 11% 2 22% 0 0% 69 Miramonte Ave Madrono and Escobita NW Southgate 9 0 0% 1 11% 1 11% 70 Miramonte Ave Escobita and Castilleja SE Southgate 10 1 10% 1 10% 0 0% 71 Miramonte Ave Escobita and Castilleja NW Southgate 6 2 33% 2 33% 1 17% 72 Miramonte Ave Castilleja and Mariposa SE Southgate 10 1 10% 1 10% 2 20% 73 Miramonte Ave Castilleja and Mariposa NW Southgate 9 3 33% 3 33% 3 33% 74 Manzanita Ave Escobita and Castilleja SE Southgate 3 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 75 Manzanita Ave Escobita and Castilleja NW Southgate 3 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 76 Manzanita Ave Madrono and Escobita NW Southgate 10 2 20% 1 10% 2 20% 77 Manzanita Ave Madrono and Escobita SE Southgate 10 2 20% 1 10% 3 30% 78 Manzanita Ave Portola and Madrono NW Southgate 9 4 44% 5 56% 4 44% 79 Manzanita Ave Portola and Madrono SE Southgate 8 2 25% 2 25% 2 25% 80 Portola Ave Manzanita and Miramonte NE Southgate 13 3 23% 3 23% 2 15% 81 Portola Ave Manzanita and Miramonte SW Southgate 11 1 9% 1 9% 2 18% 82 Park Blvd El Camino Real and Park SE EPM 13 5 38% 5 38% 3 23% 83 Park Ave El Camino Real and Park NW EPM 18 11 61% 11 61% 4 22% 84 Park Ave El Camino Real and Ash SE EPM 3 3 100% 3 100% 1 33% 85 Park Ave Ash and Birch SE EPM 11 6 55% 5 45% 5 45%

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Attachment 1: IDAX Parking Occupancy EPM-SG October 2023 86 Ash St Park and Leland SW EPM 13 2 15% 5 38% 5 38%
87 Ash St Park and Leland NE EPM 12 7 58% 5 42% 5 42%
88 Ash St Leland and Stanford SW EPM 11 4 36% 4 36% 7 64% 89 Ash St Leland and Stanford NE EPM 12 3 25% 3 25% 4 33% 90 Ash St Stanford and Oxford NE EPM 10 1 10% 1 10% 1 10% 91 Ash St Stanford and Oxford SW EPM 11 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
92 Ash St Oxford and College NE EPM 12 9 75% 10 83% 11 92% 93 Ash St Oxford and College SW EPM 11 3 27% 3 27% 5 45% 94 Ash St California and Sherman NE EPM 5 5 100% 3 60% 5 100% 95 Ash St California and Sherman SW EPM 11 8 73% 9 82% 11 100% 96 Ash St Sherman and Grant NE EPM 0 0 ##### 0 ##### 0 #DIV/0! 97 Ash St Sherman and Grant SW EPM 9 6 67% 5 56% 7 78%
98 Ash St Grant and Sheridan NE EPM 0 0 ##### 0 ##### 0 #DIV/0! 99 Ash St Grant and Sheridan SW EPM 9 4 44% 3 33% 5 56% 100 Birch St Park and Leland SW EPM 10 1 10% 1 10% 1 10% 101 Birch St Park and Leland NE EPM 10 2 20% 1 10% 1 10% 102 Birch St Leland and Stanford SW EPM 12 8 67% 8 67% 7 58% 103 Birch St Leland and Stanford NE EPM 11 3 27% 3 27% 3 27% 104 Birch St Stanford and Oxford SW EPM 12 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 105 Birch St Stanford and Oxford NE EPM 12 2 17% 1 8% 0 0% 106 Birch St Oxford and College NE EPM 9 2 22% 2 22% 3 33% 107 Birch St Oxford and College SW EPM 9 2 22% 3 33% 3 33% 108 Birch St College and Cambridge NE EPM 9 6 67% 4 44% 7 78% 109 Birch St College and Cambridge SW EPM 9 4 44% 3 33% 6 67% 110 Birch St Cambridge and California NE EPM 8 5 63% 3 38% 9 113% 111 Birch St Cambridge and California SW EPM 7 4 57% 3 43% 3 43% 112 Birch St California and Sherman NE EPM 0 0 ##### 0 ##### 0 #DIV/0! 113 Birch St California and Sherman SW EPM 8 8 100% 4 50% 8 100% 114 Birch St Sherman and Grant NE EPM 6 1 17% 1 17% 3 50% 115 Birch St Sherman and Grant SW EPM 9 3 33% 0 0% 4 44% 116 Birch St Grant and Sheridan NE EPM 9 3 33% 0 0% 1 11% 117 Birch St Grant and Sheridan SW EPM 12 3 25% 3 25% 2 17% 118 Sheridan Ave El Camino Real and Ash NW EPM 13 5 38% 9 69% 8 62% 119 Sheridan Ave Ash and Birch NW EPM 9 5 56% 5 56% 3 33% 120 Sheridan Ave Birch and Park NW EPM 10 4 40% 5 50% 4 40% 121 Park Blvd Grant and Sheridan SW EPM 0 0 ##### 0 ##### 0 #DIV/0! 122 Park Blvd Sherman and Grant SW EPM 7 3 43% 2 29% 0 0% 123 Park Blvd California and Sherman SW EPM 5 3 60% 2 40% 4 80% 124 Park Blvd Cambridge and California SW EPM 7 0 0% 1 14% 1 14% 125 Park Blvd College and Cambridge SW EPM 9 2 22% 5 56% 0 0% 126 Park Blvd Oxford and College SW EPM 12 1 8% 1 8% 2 17% 127 Park Blvd Stanford and Oxford SW EPM 11 2 18% 2 18% 2 18% 128 Park Blvd Leland and Stanford SW EPM 13 3 23% 2 15% 0 0% 129 Park Blvd Birch and Leland SW EPM 22 3 14% 2 9% 2 9% 130 Leland Ave Birch and Park NW EPM 8 1 13% 1 13% 0 0% 131 Leland Ave Birch and Park SE EPM 9 4 44% 4 44% 3 33%

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Resolution No. ____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending and Restating Resolution 9997, Continuing the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking District (RPP) Program to Remove El Camino Real from the District

R E C I T A L S
A. California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes the establishment, by city council action, of permit parking programs in residential neighborhoods for residents and other categories of parkers.

B. On December 15, 2014, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 5294, adding Chapter

10.50 to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, which established the city-wide procedures for (RPP) Districts in the city.

C. On May 9, 2016, the City Council directed City staff to implement a Residential Preferential Parking program in the Evergreen Park-Mayfield area.

D. In July 2016, a stakeholders’ group comprised of Evergreen Park residents and business interests met two times and made its recommendations to the City on the particular rules to be applied to the Evergreen Park-Mayfield RPP District.

E. On December 14, 2016, the Planning and Transportation Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed Evergreen Park-Mayfield residential preferential parking program.

F. On January 23, 2017, the Council adopted Resolution No. 9663, which established the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking Program pilot and rescinded existing parking restrictions that conflicted with the restrictions established by this RPP district.

G. In October and November 2017, the City conducted a parking occupancy study in the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking Program District and met with residents and stakeholders to receive program feedback. The study found occupancies below 60% in Employee Parking Zones A and B, with areas of higher occupancy closer to businesses. In addition, some businesses were unable to receive Employee Parking Permits under the current limits.

H. It is the goal of the City to reduce the impacts of non-resident overflow parking from the commercial areas on the surrounding neighborhoods.

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J. On November 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 9997 to eliminate employee parking permits in certain zones, allow the use of virtual permits, and update outdated procedures.

K. The City Council now desires to amend and restate Resolution 9997 to remove El Camino Real from this district due to Caltrans’ elimination of parking spaces on El Camino Real.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES, as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings. The criteria set forth in Section 10.50.030 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code for designating a Residential Preferential Permit Zone have been met as follows:

A. That non-resident vehicles do, or may, substantially interfere with the use of on-street or alley parking spaces by neighborhood residents in that based on observation there are few available parking spaces available midday, while the streets are relatively unoccupied at midnight thus demonstrating the parking intrusion is largely by nonresidents.

B. That the interference by the non-resident vehicles occurs at regular and frequent intervals, either daily or weekly, in that the parking intrusion is most severe during daytime hours during the regular workweek.

C. That the non-resident vehicles parked in the area of the District create traffic congestion, noise, or other disruption (including shortage of parking spaces for residents and their visitors) that disrupts neighborhood life in that based on information from residents and other city departments the vehicle congestion is interfering with regular activities.

D. Other alternative parking strategies are not feasible or practical in that the City has implemented a series of alternative parking strategies in the past and concurrently and there is still a shortage of parking available.

SECTION 2. Definitions.

A. “Dwelling Unit” shall have the same meaning as it is defined in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 10.50.020.

B. “Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking Program District” or “District” shall be that area as shown in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

C. “Parking Zones” shall be those areas within the District as shown in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

SECTION 3. Parking Restrictions within the District.
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A. Two-hour Parking Limit and No Re-parking. In the areas within the District listed in Table 1, no person shall park a vehicle adjacent to any curb for more than two hours. Re- parking a vehicle more than two hours after initially parking on the same day in the same Parking Zone is prohibited. These restrictions shall be in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except holidays as defined in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section

2.08.100. Vehicles properly displaying a valid Parking Permit as described in Section 4 of this Resolution are exempt from these restrictions.

TABLE 1

STREET BLOCKS
Park Blvd. 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200-
2211, 2555-2599, 2600
100Park Ave.

Leland Ave.

Stanford Ave.

Oxford Ave.

College Ave.

Birch Ave.
200, 300, 400
200, 300, 400
200, 300, 400
200, 300, 400
1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200-2288,
2518-2575, 2600
Ash St. 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2502-2599,
2600, 2700
Grant St.

Sheridan Ave.
100, 200, 300, 400
200, 300, 400
B. Exempt vehicles. Vehicles exempt from parking restrictions as described in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 10.50.070(d) are exempt from the restrictions in this section.

SECTION 4. Parking Permits.

A. Employee Parking Permits. The City may issue Employee Parking Permits for use by employees working in the District. Employee Parking Permits shall be subject to the following regulations:
a. Duration. Employee Parking Permits shall be available in the form of monthly and/or six-month permits (as determined by the Chief Transportation Official). b. Form of Permit. The City may issue Employee Parking Permits in any form it deems practicable.
c. Commuting Only. Employee Parking Permits are valid only when used by employees who are working within the District on the day the permit is used. d. Zones. Employee Parking Permits shall be specific to a Parking Zone(s) as specified in Exhibit A and shall entitle the permit holder to park only in the Parking Zone(s) designated on the Employee Parking Permit.
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e. Maximum Number of Permits Issued. A maximum of 40 Employee Parking Permits shall be granted at any given time to employees who work within the Evergreen Park-Mayfield Residential Preferential Parking District. An additional 10 Employee Parking Permits shall be held in reserve, and may be released for sale, in whole or in part, upon approval of the Chief Transportation Official, in accordance with this subsection e.
f. Daily Employee Parking Permits. Daily Employee Parking Permits shall not be issued beginning January 1, 2022.

B. Resident Parking Permits. The City may issue Resident Parking Permits to residents of dwelling units within the District. Resident Parking Permits shall be subject to the following regulations:
a. Duration. Resident Parking Permits shall be available in the form of annual permits and one-day permits.
b. Form of Permit. The City may issue Resident Parking Permits in any form it deems practicable, including stickers, hangtags, and/or virtual permits. c. Zones. Resident Parking Permits shall not be restricted to a specific Parking Zone.

Resident Parking Permits shall be valid only in the areas listed in Table 1. d. Maximum Number of Permits per Dwelling Unit. Each dwelling unit within the District shall be limited to five Annual Resident Parking Permits at any given time.

These permits may be used by residents or guests within the District. e. Daily Resident Parking Permits. Each dwelling unit shall be limited to 50 Daily Resident Parking Permits annually. These permits may be in the form of scratcher hangtags, an online issuance system, or such other form as the City determines.

Physical permits will state the date through which it is valid.

SECTION 5. Parking Permit Fees. The fee for Parking Permits in the District shall be set by the City’s Municipal Fee Schedule.

SECTION 6. Existing Parking Restrictions.

A. Section 2 of Resolution 4051 is repealed and replaced with the restrictions in this Resolution.

B. 2 Hour Parking. The 2 Hour Commercial Area parking restrictions as identified in Exhibit A shall remain in effect.

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resolution, but are not expressly rescinded, the RPP restrictions of this resolution shall control. However, existing parking restrictions indicated by painted curbs and implemented pursuant to Vehicle Code section 21458 are not superseded by this Resolution and remain in effect.

SECTION 7. Supersede. To the extent any of the provisions of this Resolution are inconsistent with the regulations set forth in Resolution 9997, this Resolution shall control.

SECTION 8. CEQA. This Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this resolution may have a significant effect on the environment and Section 15301 in that this proposed resolution will have a minor impact on existing facilities.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon the elimination of the parking spaces along El Camino Real that are within the former Zone G (as defined by Resolution 9997). Enforcement shall commence, pursuant to Chapter 10.50 of Title 10 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code, when signage is posted.

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTENTIONS:

ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
__________________________
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
_______________________
Assistant City Attorney
___________________________
City Manager
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Chief Transportation Official
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Exhibit A

ALMA STREET

NOGAL LANE
Legend
Zone A STAUNTON COURT
Zone B
Zone C
Zone D
Zone E
Zone F
2 Hour Commercial Area
abc RPP Zone Labels
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Resolution No. _____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending and Restating Resolution 9998 To Continue the Southgate Residential Preferential Parking District (RPP) Program to Remove El Camino Real from the District

R E C I T A L S

A. On December 15, 2014, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 5294, adding Chapter

10.50 to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, which established the city-wide procedures for Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Districts in the city.

B. On May 9, 2016, the City Council directed City staff to implement a Residential Preferential Parking program in the Southgate area.

C. In July 2016, a stakeholders’ group comprised of Southgate residents and business interests met and made its recommendations to the City on the particular rules to be applied to the Southgate RPP District.

D. On April 26, 2017, the Planning and Transportation Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed Southgate Residential Preferential Parking program.

E. On June 19, 2017, the Council adopted Resolution No. 9688, which established the Southgate Re sidential Preferential Parking p rogram pilot and rescinded existing parking restrictions that conflicted with the restrictions established by this RPP district. The pilot program was twice amended in 2018 by Resolution Nos. 9742 and 9756.

F. On October 7, 2019, t he Council adopted Resolutio n 9859 to continue the Southgate Residential Preferential Parking program as a permanent program with modifications as detailed in that Resolution, including increasing the number of employee parking permits in Zone S1 to twenty and limiting the n umber of d aily parking permits available to e mployees to twenty-four per six-month period.

G. On November 1, 2021, the Council adopted Resolution 9998 to make minor modifications to this RPP program: to allow monthly employee parking permits and to clarify that the permit fees are set by the Municipal Fee Schedule.

H. The City Council now desires to amend and restate Resolution 9998 to remove El Camino from this District due to Caltrans’ elimination of parking on El Camino Real.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES, as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings. The criteria set forth in Section 10.50.030 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code for annexing the areas described in this Resolution as part of the Southgate Residential Item 6
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Preferential Parking Program District have been met as follows:

A. That non-resident vehicles do, or may, substantially interfere with the use of on-street or alley parking spaces by neighborhood residents, in that, based on observation, there are few available parking spaces available midday, while the streets are relatively unoccupied at midnight, thus demonstrating the parking intrusion is largely by non-residents.

B. That the interference by the non-resident vehicles occurs at regular and frequent intervals, either daily or weekly, in that the parking intrusion is contained to the daytime hours during the regular workweek.

C. That the non-resident vehicles parked in the area of the proposed district create traffic congestion, noise, or other disruption (including shortage of parking spaces for residents and their visitors) that disrupts neighborhood life, in that based on information from residents and other city departments the vehicle congestion is interfering with regular activities.

SECTION 2. Definitions.

A. “Dwelling Unit” shall have the same meaning as it is defined in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 10.50.020.

B. “Southgate Residential Preferential Parking Program District” or “District” shall be that area as shown in Table 1 to this Resolution.

C. “Employee Parking Zones” shall be those areas specified in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

Table 1
Area of the Southgate Residential Preferential Parking Program District

STREET BLOCKS ENFORCED
Castilleja Avenue 1500 and 1600
Churchill Avenue 12 to 100
Escobita Avenue 1500 and 1600
Madrono Avenue 1500 and 1600
Manzanita Avenue 200 and 300
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Mariposa Avenue 1500 and 1600
Miramonte Avenue 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500
Portola Avenue 1500 and 1600
Sequoia Avenue 200, 300, and 400

SECTION 3. Parking Restrictions within the District.

A. Two-hour Parking Limit and No Re -parking. Within the District, no person shall park a vehicle adjacent to any curb for more than two hours. Re-parking a vehicle more than two hours after initially parking on the same day in the District is prohibited. These restrictions shall be in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays as defined in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.08.100. Vehicles properly displaying a valid Parking Permi t as described in Section 4 of this Resolution are exempt from these restrictions.

B. Exempt vehicles. Vehicles exempt from parking restrictions as described in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 10.50.070(d) are exempt from the restrictions in this secti on.

Electric vehicles parked at and using an electric charging station within the District are also exempt from the restrictions in this section. Official vehicles belonging to the State of California are exempted when parked on that section of El Camino Real that is within the District.

SECTION 4. Residential and Employee Parking Permits.

A. Duration. Resident Parking Permits shall be available on an annual basis.

One-day Resident Parking Permits shall also be available. Employee Parking Permits shall be available on a one-month and/or six-month basis.

B. Purchase of Permits. Requirements and eligibility for purchase of both Resident Parking Permits and Employee Parking Permits shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 4 and also to any administrative guidelines, as approved by the Chief Transportation Official.

C. Parking Permit Sales.

1. Resident Parking Permits. Resident Parking Permits shall be subject to the following regulations:

a. Annual Resident Parking Permit . Each dwelling unit within the District may obtain up to six (6) annual Resident Parking Permits.

b. Daily Resident Parking Permits . Each dwelling un it within the District may purchase up to 50 Daily Resident Parking Permits annually, which may be used on any vehicle including household visitor vehicles.

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2. Employee Parking Permits. The City may issue Employee Parking Permits for use by employees working in the District . Employee Parking Permits shall be subject to the following regulations:

a. Commuting Only. Employee Parking Permits are for the exclusive use by employees working for businesses within the District while commuting to work.

b. Duration. Employee Parking Permits shall be available in one - month and /or six-month permits (as determined by the Chief Transportation Official).

c. Employee Parking Permit Cap. No more than thirty (30) Employee Parking Permits shall be granted at any given time, and shall be allocated between the Employee Parking Zones as specified in Exhibit A.

d. Employee Parking Permit Priority for Low -income Employees.

Preference will be given in the sale of Employee Parking Permits to employees who qualify for reduced price permits based on hourly or annual income.

e. Employee Parking Zones . Employee Parking Permits shall be specific to one of the Employee Parking Zones shown in Exhibit A and shall entitle the permit holder to park only in the Employee Parking Zone designated on the Employee Parking Permit.

f. Daily Employee Parking Permits . Daily Employee Parking Permits shall not be sold beginning January 1, 2022.

SECTION 5. Fees. The fee for Parking Permits in the District shall be set by the City’s Municipal Fee Schedule.

SECTION 6. CEQA. This resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this resolution may have a significant effect on the environment and Section 15301 in that this proposed ordinance will have a minor impact on existing facilities.

SECTION 7. Supersede. This Resolution supersedes Resolution 9998.

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SECTION 8. Effective Date . This Resolution shall take effect upon the elimination of the parking spaces along El Camino Real that were previously in this District (as indicated by Resolution 9998). Enforcement shall commence, pursuant to Chapter 10.50 of Title 10 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code, when signage is posted.

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AYES:

NOES:

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ABSTENTIONS:

ATTEST:
_________________________ ___________________________ City Clerk Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:

___________________________ _____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager

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Chief Transportation Official

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Exhibit A

EMPLOYEE ZONES AND PERMIT ALLOCATION
Zone
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Employee
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S

30 permits

Castilleja Avenue 1500 and 1600
Churchill Avenue 12 to 100
Escobita Avenue 1500 and 1600
Madrono Avenue 1500 and 1600
Manzanita Avenue 200 and 300
Mariposa Avenue 1500 and 1600
Miramonte Avenue 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500
Portola Avenue 1500 and 1600
Sequoia Avenue 200, 300, and 400

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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2406-3117
TITLE
ACTION/LEGISLATIVE: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Title 18 (Zoning) and Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land) to Clarify Existing Regulations and to Implement Recent State Housing Laws. Chapters 18.14 (Housing Incentives), 18.18 (Downtown Commercial District), 18.30(F) (Automobile Dealership (AD) Combining District Regulations), 18.42 (Standard for Special Uses), 18.52 (Parking Regulations) and 18.77 (Processing of Permits and Approvals), and 21.12 (Tentative Maps and Preliminary Parcel Maps) are Amended, and Chapter 21.11 (Streamlined Subdivisions Resulting in Ten or Fewer Parcels) is Added. CEQA - Exempt Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) recommend Council adopt the attached ordinance and provide direction on whether further staff resources should be dedicated to implementation of AB 2097.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached draft ordinance would amend PAMC Titles 18 and 21 to address or implement provisions of six State laws noted below. The draft ordinance would amend Title 18, Zoning, Chapters 18.14 (Housing Incentives), 18.42 (Standard for Special Uses), 18.52 (Parking Regulations), and 18.77 (Processing of Permits and Approvals), amend Title 21, Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land, Chapter 21.12 and add a chapter (Chapter 21.11).

1. Senate Bill (SB) 684, effective July 1, 2024 (Government Codes (GC) 65852.28, 65913.4.5, and 66499.41), facilitates faster approval by ministerial process for projects with up to ten homes or fewer with size and density criteria in zones allowing multiple-family residential use and no larger than five acres in an urban area.

2. Senate Bill (SB) 4, effective January 1, 2024 (GC 65913.16) and set to expire January 1, 2036, facilitates faster approval by ministerial process for 100% affordable, low-income housing on lands owned by colleges and religious organizations providing for the use of objective standards.

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3. Assembly Bill (AB) 2162, effective January 1, 2019 (GC 65650-65656), makes certain supportive housing projects a use by-right in zones permitting multi-family housing uses.

4. Assembly Bill (AB) 894, effective January 1, 2024 (GC 65863.1), requires public agencies to approve shared parking arrangements in certain circumstances.

5. Assembly Bill (AB) 2097, effective January 1, 2023 (GC 65863.2 and amending Section 65585), prohibits public agencies from imposing or enforcing a minimum parking requirement on a residential, commercial, or other development project that is within one-half mile of defined “major transit stop” (though transient lodging such as hotels are exempted from this law).

6. Assembly Bill (AB) 970, effective January 1, 2023 (amending GC 65850.7 and adding GC 65850.71), does not have a limit on how many parking spaces can be removed to accommodate Electric Vehicle Storage Equipment (EVSE); the draft ordinance eliminates the City’s restriction.

In addition to the State law items, there are several non-State law ‘clean-up' items in the draft ordinance which provide non-substantive clarifications to:
•Fix a footnote reference (Footnote 3 to Table 3 of Section 18.18.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District)) •Clarify permitted and conditionally permitted uses in Sections 18.30(F).040 and

18.20(F).045, respectively
•Added proposed NVCAP zone districts NV-MXM and NV-MXH to the list of zones cited (CS and CN) for applicability of the section
•Amend Section 21.12.090 to clarify that tentative maps may be placed on the City Council's consent agenda, consistent with the City's practice.

These revisions, unrelated to recent state legislation, do not represent any change in policy.

BACKGROUND
On May 29, 2024, the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) voted to forward the staff recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the draft ordinance, except for a change to PAMC Section 18.52.040(d) in response to AB 2097. Discussion of this change was continued to July 10, 2024, because the PTC wished to have a broader policy discussion on the City response to AB 2097.

With respect to AB 2097, the PTC ultimately recommended minor changes to the proposed language in PAMC 18.52.040(d), and further recommended that the City Council:

1. Consider some modification of PAMC section 18.52.040(a) to mandate at least a minimal number of ADA parking spaces for projects within ½ mile of public transit, consistent with 65863.2 and the position taken by some cities responding to AB 2097, Item 7
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2. Direct staff to develop a policy to provide ADA parking spaces on streets and other public property within these areas within a ½ mile of public transit, and

3. Investigate the desirability of requiring at least a minimal number of EVSE parking spaces for projects within ½ mile of public transit, consistent with 65863.2 and the position taken by some cities responding to AB 2097.

The PTC staff reports1, videos2 and presentations3 are viewable via links provided below. The ordinance the PTC recommends would amend Titles 18 and 21 to address or implement provisions of State laws - Senate Bills (SB) SB 684, SB 4, AB 2162, AB 894, AB 970 and AB 2097, and make several non-substantive revisions.

The six State laws the ordinance addresses are described further below:

1.SB 684:

Provides for a streamlined approval process for specific types of housing development projects by making it a ministerial task, thereby bypassing discretionary review or hearings, and expands CEQA exemptions for housing developments. It requires cities to allow up to the "Mullin" densities specified by the Government Code (30 du/acre for Palo Alto). It requires projects to provide the number of projected units (market rate and BMR) for sites identified in a housing element or the maximum number of units allowed by the General Plan if not identified in HE. It sets specific timelines for local agencies to approve or deny applications for such projects, such that failure to act within 60 days would result in automatic approval. If denied, the City must provide written feedback within 60 days on how to remedy the application.

The law allows the City to establish objective zoning, subdivision, or design standards for qualifying projects. The attached ordinance refers to the City’s existing objective standards established for Senate Bill (SB) 9 projects and for housing development projects (as defined in GC 65589.5) as set forth in PAMC Title 18, Chapter 18.24 (Contextual Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards). SB 684 also addresses the issuance of building permits, outlining the conditions under which a permit would be granted prior to final map recordation. It states that local agencies are not required to permit accessory or junior accessory dwelling units on 1 Links to July 10, 2024 PTC staff report: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2024/ptc-7.10-muni-code-title-18.pdf and May 29, 2024 staff report: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2024/05.29-ptc-Zoning-Amendments.pdf 2 Links to May 29, 2024 video: https://midpenmedia.org/planning-and-transportation-commission-2-5292024/ and July 10, 2024 video: https://midpenmedia.org/planning-and-transportation-commission-2-7102024/ July 10, 2024 PTC videos:
3 Link to staff presentations: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2024/ptc-5.29-ordinance-update_staff- presentation.pdf
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parcels created under SB 684. Existing provisions regarding SB-9 urban lot splits and two-unit housing developments don’t apply to SB 684 projects.

2.SB 4:

Streamlines the building process for faith-based institutions and certain colleges by providing a process that allows 'qualified developers’ to build qualifying housing projects regardless of zoning restrictions if certain requirements are satisfied. Such projects are therefore a "use by right" on land owned by independent higher education or religious institutions. Among other criteria, 100% of the units (exclusive of manager units) must be affordable to lower-income households, with allowances for 20% moderate-income and 5% staff units. Ancillary ground- floor uses are also permitted:
•In a single-family residential zone, childcare centers and facilities operated by community- based organizations for the provision of recreational, social, or educational services for use by the residents of the development and members of the local community in which the development is located; and
•In all other zones, the development may include commercial uses that are permitted without a conditional use permit.

Housing projects eligible for "use by right" status can also qualify for density bonuses, incentives, and other concessions, including reduced parking standards. No additional parking requirements can be imposed if the development is within half a mile of high-quality public transit or one block from a car-share vehicle. The City must provide written documentation outlining conflicts with objective planning standards within a specified timeframe and failure to do so deems the project compliant. Design reviews can only focus on ministerial review criteria and cannot inhibit or preclude such streamlined approval. The bill would extend the CEQA exemption for ministerial project approvals. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on January 1, 2036.

3. AB 2162:

Makes certain supportive housing projects a “use by right” in zones that permit multifamily housing. To qualify:
(1) The project must be deed restricted to be affordable to lower income households for a period of at least 55 years
(2) At least 25% of the units or 12 units, whichever is greater, must be restricted to residents in supportive housing (i.e. housing for a target population that is linked to onsite or offsite services)
(3) A certain percentage of square footage must be provided for on-site services (4) The project cannot exceed 50 units, unless the City allows larger projects to be a use by right
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into its zoning code. Implementation of AB 2162 is included as Program 6.5(D) of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element.

4. AB 894:

Requires the City to approve shared parking agreements for contiguous or nearby uses where a parking analysis shows that the proposed shared parking is “underutilized.” Parking is “underutilized” if at least 20 percent of parking spaces in a development are vacant during the time that the parking will be shared.

5. AB 2097:

Enables 100% reductions in required parking spaces for all uses except hotels within one-half mile of the three train stations serving Palo Alto; these are the Palo Alto (aka University Av) station, California Avenue Station, and San Antonio station. The requirements of AB 2097 generally apply to fixed rail station locations (with the slightly offset location of the bus transfer service station near the University Avenue transit stop as shown on the attached map (Attachment B). The applicable projects are development projects (any activity that requires a building permit) on property depicted within the shaded radius circles on the City’s map are exempt from minimum parking requirements. Developers must still meet local requirements for loading zones and bicycle parking (i.e. all standards other than automobile parking). AB 2097 also states that it does not affect requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment or parking spaces accessible to persons with disabilities.4 However, because these spaces are only required as a percentage of automobile parking provided, Palo Alto’s approach is to only require these spaces when a developer voluntarily provides parking spaces on site.

6. AB 970:

Has no limit on how many parking spaces can be removed to accommodate Electric Vehicle Storage Equipment (EVSE); the draft ordinance eliminates the restriction in the local ordinance.

ANALYSIS
The proposed Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) ordinance changes are briefly noted below:
•To address SB 684 and SB 4: Modifies PAMC Section 18.77.074, Ministerial and By Right Process, to add SB 684 and SB 4 to the list of State bills subject to that code section. •To address SB 684: Adds Section 18.42.185 (Standards for Up to Ten Units on Lots Subdivided Pursuant to Senate Bill 684) of Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) and 4 “This section shall not reduce, eliminate, or preclude the enforcement of any requirement imposed on a new multifamily residential or nonresidential development that is located within one-half mile of public transit to provide electric vehicle supply equipment installed parking spaces or parking spaces that are accessible to persons with disabilities that would have otherwise applied to the development if this section did not apply.”
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adds Chapter 21.11 (Streamlined Subdivisions Resulting in Ten or Fewer Parcels). The new Section 18.42.185 includes a reference to ’Ministerial and By Right Process’ in PAMC section

18.77.074. This process enables review of SB 684 project submittals against a checklist of required submittals and allow for applicant consultation with staff on compliance with objective standards and zoning regulations before creating expensive structural/mechanical drawings and applying for a building permit. Courtesy notices to neighboring properties will continue to be required; however, with non-discretionary projects, there are no mandatory hearings or appeal process.
•To address SB 4: Adds Section 18.14.060 (By Right Affordable and Supportive Housing Projects) that would enable a ministerial review process for 100% affordable housing projects on land owned by an independent institution of higher education or a religious institution. This section would clarify which objective standards apply to qualifying projects, depending on the project size and scope. The ordinance proposes to apply the RM-30 development standards to projects under this section. This is consistent with the City’s treatment of housing opportunity sites in the R-1 zones, as well as the requirement in SB 4 that qualifying projects may build to 30 du/ac and receive an additional story of height beyond the base district. As with SB 684 projects, a ministerial review process would be utilized for SB 4 projects to assist developers with their project submittals in consultation with staff. Many religious institutions in Palo Alto are located on land owned R-1 (Single- Family Residential). For discretionary projects in R-1 neighborhoods, notice cards are send to property addresses within 150 feet of the project. Courtesy notices to neighboring properties will continue to be required; however, with non-discretionary projects, there are no mandatory hearings or appeal process.
•To address AB 2162: Adds Section 18.14.060 (By Right Affordable and Supportive Housing Projects) that would also make qualifying supportive housing projects a use by-right, permitting only ministerial review, and clarify which objective standards apply to qualifying projects.
•To address AB 894: Amends Section 18.52.050 (Adjustments by the Director) to note that shared parking agreements meeting the requirements of AB 894 will be approved, even if they are inconsistent with existing provisions related to off-site parking or exceed the current maximum parking adjustment.
•To address AB 2097: Revises 18.52.030 (Basic Parking Regulations) addresses a requirement for TDM plans for projects utilizing AB 2097 to reduce automobile parking requirements. In addition, the revision to 18.52.040 (Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Bicycle Facility Requirements) requires projects, 50 dwelling units or more and doing away with automobile parking entirely, to provide a short-term loading area for rideshare and similar services. It incorporates the PTC recommended revision, on July 10, 2024, to item (d), deleting the phrase ‘where feasible’.

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•To address AB 970: The ordinance revises Section 18.52.050, Adjustments to Existing Parking Facilities, item (a)(1) Accessibility and EVSE-Related Equipment to delete some verbiage and add a phrase “to accommodate accessibility requirements”. •To provide non-substantive clarifications: The attached draft ordinance’s following non- substantive clarifications or 'clean-up' items would amend PAMC Titles 18 and 21. oChapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District) to fix a footnote 3 of Table 3 of Section 18.18.060 (Development Standards)
oChapter 18.20(F).045 to clarify permitted and conditionally permitted uses oChapter 18.30(F).040 (Automobile Dealership (AD) Combining District Regulations) to clarify the permitted and conditionally permitted uses. oChapter 18.42 (in Section 8) to amend Section 18.42.040 (Late Night Uses and Activities) to add zone districts NV-MXM and NV-MXH to the list of zone districts cited (CS and CN) for applicability of the section. The City Council is scheduled to review and adopt the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP) on August 5, 2024.
oSection 21.12.090 to clarify that tentative maps may be placed on the City Council's consent agenda, consistent with the City's practice.

PTC Recommendation on Additional Consideration of AB 2097 The PTC’s July 10, 2024 recommendations suggest a broader policy discussion in response to AB 2097. As noted above, AB 2097 does not preclude the City from imposing EV Charging and ADA parking space requirements that would have applied in the absence of the bill. Palo Alto has joined the majority of cities in applying EV and ADA requirements only when parking is offered voluntarily. The PTC recommended that the City Council consider adopting the position of some cities that new development must always provide ADA (and potentially EV) parking spaces, even when no other parking is provided on site. Significant staff resources are required to support a meaningful discussion of such a policy, including analysis of impacts on housing development and on small sites in the Downtown and California Avenue areas, where development is physically constrained and additional curb cuts may not be desirable. Staff resources would need to be reallocated from other priorities in the department’s work plan.

FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
In conjunction with Council adoption of the ordinance, PDS staff would coordinate with Public Works Engineering regarding objective standards related to subdivisions proposed pursuant to SB 684. At this time, staff does not plan to utilize consultants to prepare the objective standards.

If the Council directs staff to engage in further study in response to AB 2097, further resources would be needed; staff would return in response to Council direction with cost estimates for fee study and consultant costs.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff had prepared an informational report published in the November 8, 2023 PTC packet. The PTC conducted a study session April 24, 2024, and conducted two hearings of the draft ordinance, on May 29, 2024, and July 10, 2024.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The draft Ordinance is considered exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that updating the municipal code to incorporate existing requirements of State laws will have a significant effect on the environment, and similarly, there would be no significant effect from the non-substantive clarifications.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Draft Ordinance Amending Sections of PAMC Title 18 and Title 21 Attachment B: AB2097 Map
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Ordinance No. _____

Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Various Chapters of Title 18 (Zoning) and Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Clarify Existing Regulations and to Implement Recent State Housing Laws

SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On October 11, 2023, the Governor of the State of California signed Senate Bill 684, effective July 1, 2024. SB 684 requires the ministerial approval of certain subdivision maps, planning entitlements, and building permits for developments of up to 10 residential units.

B. On October 11, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill 4, effective January 1, 2024. SB4 requires housing development projects to be "use by right" on land owned by independent higher education or religious institutions, given certain conditions.

C. On October 11, 2023, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 894, effective January 1, 2024.

AB 894 requires local agencies to approve shared parking agreements that meet criteria specified in the bill.

D. On September 22, 2022, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 2097, effective January 1, 2023. AB 2097, subject to certain limited exceptions, prohibits public agencies from imposing or enforcing a minimum parking requirement on a residential, commercial, or other development project that is within one- half mile of defined “public transit” E. On October 8, 2021, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 970, effective as to Palo Alto on January 1, 2023. AB 970 limits the discretion of local agencies when reviewing applications to install electric vehicle charging stations.

F. On September 25, 2018, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 2162, effective January 1, 2019. AB 2162 makes certain supportive housing projects a use by-right in all zones that permit multifamily residential uses. Although the City has been implementing this bill since 2019, Program 6.5(D) of the 2023-2031 Housing Element requires the City to incorporate the bill in the zoning code.

G. Upon recommendation of City Staff and the Planning and Transportation Commission, the Council of the City of Palo Alto desires to adopt regulations responding to and implementing these state laws.

H. Upon recommendation of City Staff and the Planning and Transportation Commission, the Council further desires to make non-substantive clarifications to existing provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code.

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SECTION 2. Section 18.42.185 (Standards for Up to Ten Units on Lots Subdivided Pursuant to Senate Bill 684) of Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:

18.42.185 Standards for Up to Ten Units on Lots Subdivided Pursuant to Senate Bill 684 (a) Purpose and Applicability

This section implements California Government Code Sections 65852.28, 65913.4.5, and 66499.41 (Senate Bill 684, 2023) by establishing regulations for development of up to ten units on lots subdivided pursuant to Chapter 21.11.

(b) Review Qualifying Development Proposals

(1) Housing development projects on a lot or lots subdivided pursuant to Chapter 21.11 and California Government Code Section 66499.41 shall be ministerially reviewed and processed through the City’s Ministerial and By Right Review Process (set forth in PAMC Section 18.77.074), in accordance with Government Code Section 68582.28.

(2) Building permits for such projects may be issued prior to recordation of a final map, in accordance with Government Code Section 65913.4.5.

(1) Housing development projects shall be subject to the development standards set forth in the applicable zone district.
(2) Proposed parcels containing up to two units shall comply with all objective standards for SB 9 projects, as adopted by the City Council, the Director of Planning and Development Services, or the Director of Public Works, except that no setback shall be required between units unless in accordance with the California Building Code, as locally amended.
(3) Proposed parcels containing three or more residential units or mixed uses shall comply with Chapter 18.24 (Contextual Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards).

SECTION 3. Section 18.77.074 (Ministerial and By Right Review Process) of Chapter 18.77 (Processing of Permits and Approvals) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through; unchanged text omitted by bracketed ellipses):

18.77.074 Ministerial and By Right Review Process

(a) Purpose and Applicability
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(1) This section is intended to define a streamlined, ministerial review process for qualifying Housing Development Projects that are submitted pursuant to streamlining provisions of state law, such as in AB 2162 (2018), AB 1397 (2017), and SB 35 (2017). This section shall apply to multi-family residential projects that are subject to ministerial review or defined as a “use by right” in state law, including, but not limited to, Government Code sections 65651, 65583, 65583.2, and 65913.4. This section does not apply to the creation of an accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit. (2) The review required by this section shall not involve the exercise of discretion in a manner that would constitute a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This section does not, however, excuse a project involving a subdivision from compliance with Title 21 and the subdivision map processes set forth therein, which may result in a “project” for purposes of CEQA.
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SECTION 4. Chapter 21.11 (Streamlined Subdivisions Resulting in Ten or Fewer Parcels) of Title 21 (Subdivisions and Other Divisions of Land) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:

21.11.010 Purpose
This chapter implements California Government Code Section 66499.41 (Senate Bill 684, 2023) by establishing regulations for the ministerial subdivision of up to ten lots.

21.11.020 Applicability
This chapter applies only to proposed subdivisions that meet all of the requirements of California Government Code Section 66499.41. A tentative map and final map shall be required for all subdivisions under this Chapter, regardless of the number of parcels created.

21.11.030 Review
Qualifying tentative map applications shall be reviewed and processed ministerially in accordance with California Government Code Section 66499.41. Final maps shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with Chapter 21.16, except that a final map under this section may be approved by the City Engineer and Director of Planning and Development Services.

21.11.040 Objective Subdivision Standards
The Director of Planning and Development Services may adopt administrative regulations to create objective subdivision standards or clarify existing standards that apply to subdivisions under this section.

SECTION 5. Section 18.14.060 (By Right Affordable Supportive Housing Projects) of Chapter 18.14 (Housing Incentives) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:

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18.14.060 By Right Affordable Housing and Supportive Housing Projects

(a) Affordable Housing on Higher Education and Religious Lands (1) Notwithstanding any conflicting provision of this Title 18 or the Comprehensive Plan, a qualifying housing development project under California Government Code Section 65913.16 shall be a use by right.
(2) Housing development projects utilizing this section in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District and the Low Density Residential Districts shall be subject to the development standards for the RM-30 zoning district, except that maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall be 1.25.
(3) All housing development projects utilizing this section shall comply with Chapter

18.24 (Contextual Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards).

(b) Supportive Housing in Multi-family and Mixed-use Zones (1) Supportive housing shall be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the proposed housing development satisfies all of the requirements of California Government Code Sections 65650-65656.
(2) All housing development projects utilizing this section shall comply with Chapter

18.24 (Contextual Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards).

(c) Provided they comply with the City’s objective standards, by-right projects under this section shall not be subject to any discretionary review nor environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. By-right projects under this section shall be processed in accordance with Section 18.77.074.

SECTION 6. Sections 18.52.030 (Basic Parking Regulations), 18.52.040 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Bicycle Facility Requirements), 18.52.045 (Adjustments to Existing Parking Facilities),

18.52.050 (Adjustments by the Director), and 18.52.070 (Parking Regulations for CD Assessment District) of Chapter 18.52 (Parking and Loading Requirements) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through, and unchanged text omitted by bracketed ellipses):

18.52.030 Basic Parking Regulations

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(i) Transportation Demand Management Plan
(1) Requirement for TDM Plan: A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan to reduce and manage the number of single-occupant motor vehicle trips generated by the project shall be prepared and submitted by the applicant in the following circumstances:

A. For all projects that generate 50 or more net new weekday (AM or PM peak hour) or weekend peak hour trips;
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B. For all projects claiming a reduction in net new trips due to proximity to public transit or the implementation of a TDM plan; and
C. For all projects requesting a parking reduction.

D. For all projects with reduced parking pursuant to California Government Code Section 65863.2 (AB 2097, 2022).
(2) The Director shall have the authority to adopt guidelines for preparing TDM plans and when applicable shall coordinate such guidelines with the Transportation Management Association.

18.52.040 Off-Street Parking, Loading and Bicycle Facility Requirements (a) Parking Requirements
In each district, off-street parking, loading and bicycle facilities for each use shall be provided in accordance with Tables 1 and 2, shown in subsection (c) of this Section 18.52.040. For affordable housing developments qualifying for density bonuses under Chapter 18.15 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, adjustments to parking requirements will be calculated in accordance with Chapter 18.15. For projects within one-half mile of public transit, as defined in California Government Code Section 65863.2, no automobile parking shall be required, but loading and bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with this Section. The requirement for any use not specifically listed shall be determined by the director on the basis of requirements for similar uses, and on the basis of evidence of actual demand created by similar uses in Palo Alto and elsewhere, and such other traffic engineering or planning data as may be available and appropriate to the establishment of a minimum requirement. [. . .]
(d) Residential and mixed use structures with fifty (50) or more dwelling units shall provide at least one (1) on-site, short-term loading space for passenger vehicles, to be used by taxicabs and similar transportation and delivery services. Unless a loading adjustment is approved pursuant to Section 18.52.050, projects providing no automobile parking pursuant to California Government Code Section 65863.2 shall provide one (1) on-site, short-term loading space for passenger vehicles, to be used by taxicabs and similar transportation and delivery services.

18.52.045 Adjustments to Existing Parking Facilities
(a) The following minor adjustments may be made to existing parking facilities that are intended to remain in substantially the same form after restriping. (1) Accessibility and EVSE-related equipment.

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as defined in California Government Code Section 65850.7.electrical utility equipment required for EVSE. A maximum of 10% of the existing automobile parking stalls, or one stall, whichever is greater, may be removed to accommodate accessibility requirements. pursuant to this section. The loss of a parking space is not permitted to accommodate EVSE itself. To the extent reasonably feasible, e Electrical equipment required for EVSE shall should be placed in a location that minimizes visibility from the public right-of-way. [. . .]

18.52.050 Adjustments by the Director
Automobile parking and off-street loading requirements prescribed by this chapter may be adjusted by the director in the following instances and in accord with the prescribed limitations in Table 4, when in his/her opinion such adjustment will be consistent with the purposes of this chapter, will not create undue impact on existing or potential uses adjoining the site or in the general vicinity, and will be commensurate with the reduced parking demand created by the development, including for visitors and accessory facilities where appropriate. No reductions may be granted that would result in provision of less than ten (10) spaces on a site. The following are adjustments that apply to developments not located within a parking assessment district. Adjustments within the parking assessment districts are contained in Section

18.52.080. The decision of the regarding parking adjustments may be appealed as set forth in Chapter 18.78 (Appeals).
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(e) Shared Parking Agreements
Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in Table 4, subdivision (a), and subdivision (c) of this Section, the Director shall approve a parking adjustment where the applicant meets all of the requirements of California Government Code Section 65683.1, including but not limited to, preparation of a parking analysis and a recorded shared parking agreement. [. . .]

18.52.070 Parking Regulations for CD Assessment District

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(f) Minor Adjustments to Existing Parking Facilities
The following minor adjustments may be made to existing parking facilities that are intended to remain in substantially the same form after restriping.

(1) Accessibility and EVSE-related equipment.

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as defined in California Government Code Section 65850.7. electrical utility equipment required for EVSE. A maximum of 10% of the existing automobile parking stalls, or one stall, whichever is greater, may be removed to accommodate accessibility requirements. pursuant to this section. The loss of a parking space is not permitted to accommodate EVSE itself. To the extent reasonably feasible, e Electrical equipment required for EVSE shall should be placed in a location that minimizes visibility from the public right-of-way. [. . .]

SECTION 7. Footnote 3 to Table 3 of Section 18.18.060 (Development Standards) of Chapter 18.18 (Downtown Commercial (CD) District) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; unchanged text omitted by bracketed ellipses):

18.18.060 Development Standards

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TABLE 3

MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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(3) FAR may be increased with transfers of development, increased floor area for housing development projects with 3-10 residential units pursuant to 18.18.065, and/or bonuses for seismic and historic rehabilitation upgrades, not to exceed a total site FAR of 3.0:1 in the CD-C subdistrict or 2.0:1 in the CD-S or CD-N subdistrict.

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SECTION 8. Chapter 18.30(F) (Automobile Dealership (AD) Combining District Regulations) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; unchanged text omitted by bracketed ellipses):

Chapter 18.30(F) AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP (AD)COMBINING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

[. . .]

18.30(F).040 Permitted Uses
The following uses shall be permitted in the (AD) combining district:
(a) Automobile dealerships.

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(b) All other uses permitted in the underlying district.

18.30(F).045 Conditional Uses
The following uses may be conditionally permitted in the (AD) district, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accord with Chapter 18.76 (Permits and Approval):

(a) All other conditional uses allowed in the underlying district. [. . .]

SECTION 9. Section 18.42.040 (Late Night Uses and Activities) of Chapter 18.42 (Standards for Special Uses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through):

18.42.040 Late Night Uses and Activities

(a) Purpose
The purpose is to restrict retail or service commercial businesses abutting (either directly or across the street) or within 50 feet of residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones, with operations or activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Operations subject to this code may include, but are not limited to, deliveries, parking lot and sidewalk cleaning, and/or clean up or set up operations, but does not include garbage pick up.
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(1) Retail (including restaurants) or service commercial businesses abutting or within 50 feet of residentially zoned properties or properties with existing residential uses located within nonresidential zones, that are open or with operations or activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be operated in a manner to protect residential properties from excessive noise, odors, lighting or other nuisances from any sources during those hours. (2) Where planning or building permits are required or for a change in use that results in any such commercial business in the CN, or CS, NV-MXM, and NV-MXH zone districts, operating or with activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., a conditional use permit shall be obtained and conditions of approval shall be applied as deemed necessary to ensure the operation is compatible with the abutting (or within 50 feet of) residential property. Said use permit shall be limited to operations or activities occurring between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

SECTION 10. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard Item 7
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to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 11. The Council finds that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that updating the municipal code to incorporate existing changes in State Density Bonus Law will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 12. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first date after the date of its adoption.

INTRODUCED:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTENTIONS:

ATTEST:

____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

____________________________ ____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager

____________________________
Director of Planning and
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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2407-3264
TITLE
Approval of FY 2025 Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission Workplans; CEQA status – not a project

RECOMMENDATION
The Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, and Planning and Transportation Commission recommend approval of each Commission’s respective Fiscal Year 2025 Workplan.

BACKGROUND
On November 30, 2020, the City Council adopted the Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCC) Handbook1, which implemented an annual review and approval of BCC workplans.

Each BCC is required to prepare an annual workplan for Council’s review and approval. The annual report should include the results of the prior year’s workplan and should consist of up to three priorities. When applicable, the City Council would like to see metrics of community involvement and participation in meetings and activities included in the workplan.

Council may refer additional items to the BCC in response to new developments. If the BCC would like to add an issue for review after an annual workplan has been approved the City Council, a prompt request by the BCC Chair to the City Council is required and the item will then be addressed by the City Council as a whole.

BCC workplans for FY 2025 will be presented to Council batched by issue area. Each BCC will give a brief presentation summarizing its prior year accomplishments and FY 2025 workplan highlights. At this meeting, Council will review workplans for the Planning and Development- related BCCs: Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, and Planning and Transportation Commission. Council will review Community Services- related BCCs (Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Public Art Commission) and 1 City Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook:
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infrastructure-related BCCs (Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and Utilities Advisory Commission) at the August 19, 2024 meeting.

FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Projects included in commission workplans ultimately require staff time and other City resources to complete. When possible, staff provide input to the commissions during workplan development to ensure the impact on staff time and resources is reasonable given staff workload and other competing priorities.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Commission workplans are discussed publicly either in regular commission meetings or commission retreats.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because this is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: FY 2025 Architectural Review Board Workplan Attachment B: FY 2025 Historic Resources Board Workplan Attachment C: FY 2025 Planning and Transportation Commission Workplan APPROVED BY:

Mahealani Ah Yun, City Clerk
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Architectural Review Board
2024-2025 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Claire Raybould, AICP, Principal Planner Lead Department: Current Planning, Planning and Development Services Division About the Board
The Architectural Review Board is composed of five members, at least three of whom are architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. Terms are for three years. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 2.21. Residency is not required. For the ARB webpage go to bit.ly/paloaltoARB .

Boardmembers
•Peter Baltay (Chair)
•Kendra Rosenberg (Vice Chair)
•Mousam Adcock
•Yingxi Chen
•David Hirsch
Mission Statement
The Architectural Review Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Planning Director on the building design, site planning, landscape planning, massing and facades, material selection, lighting, signage and other related issues for most major new construction including additions and renovations that alter the exterior building face. The type of buildings reviewed include commercial, industrial, and multiple-family residential. In addition, the ARB is a resource as knowledgeable observers of many varied urban environments, to assist Palo Alto as it develops area plans to accommodate additional housing.

The ARB Scope of Review is fully noted in Title 18 of the Municipal Code, Chapter 18.76 under Section 18.76.020 as well as in Chapter 18.77 under Section 18.77.073.

Prior Year
Accomplishments
• See attached Summary
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PROJECT/GOAL 1: Review Planning applications for conformance with ARB Findings and Objective Standards

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
This is the Board's main mission and serves
to ensure the City develops high quality
projects
On-Going Planning staff prepare staff reports,
packets and presentations. They ensure
paper plan sets and material boards are
ready for ARB review. Other
departments, such as, City Attorney,
Urban Forestry, Transportation, etc., may
be required from time to time.

Consultants, including CEQA
consultants, may also be required.

Issuance of recommendations on
projects and high-quality architecture
throughout the City.

Yes

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
•Projects that include new housing units that will help with City reach its regional housing needs allocation (RHNA)
N/A
PROJECT/GOAL 2:

Assist the City as it considers modifications to Objective Standards; Provide feedback based on research from projects as they go through the objective standards ministerial processes. Suggest ways to better address different housing typology.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
Streamline the objective standard review
process and ensure that projects using
the streamlined review process/objective
standards conform to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, Goals and Policies,
including its high-quality design standards
Provide high level modifications to
objective standards to Council by
the end of 2024; If directed by
Council, work with staff to propose
specific code language for Council
adopted by the end of FY 2025
Additional staff at Planning so that the
quality and completeness of the work is
maintained.

Council Approval No
HIGH

PRIORITY

LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
In order of priority:
•Modifications to address objective standards (18.24) based on review of several projects using the standards
•Modifications to address townhome projects based on the feedback from the ARB Ad Hoc Committee on townhomes
•Modifications to SB 9 objective standards
No
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PROJECT/GOAL 3:

Discuss specific Coordinated Area Plans that the ARB would recommend exploring/implement; If the City Council directs the preparation of those plans to staff, provide comments on those Coordinated Area Plans

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
This project would enhance implementation
of the City's Comprehensive Plan
On-going Planning staff to help research policies and
programs; coordination with long range
planning section staff.

Increased adherence to
Comprehensive Plan policies
Yes
HIGH

PRIORITY

LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
•Coordinated Area Plan for San Antonio area
•Downtown Housing Plan
•California Avenue
•Encina Avenue No
PROJECT/GOAL 4: Provide feedback to staff and Council on the creation of new guidelines, ordinances, and/or streetscape, including but not limited to upcoming roof terraces, bird safe glazing and dark sky lighting regulations, parklets design, and streetscape designs.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
The ARB has unique feedback to provide
as a stakeholder as they have interest in
approving the aesthetic environment of
the City while also understanding
constraints that architects/developers
may come across when implementing
standards being considered
Anticipated to return to the Board in
spring/summer 2024
Staff time Council Approval Yes
HIGH

PRIORITY

LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
•Roof Terraces
•Bird safe glazing / dark skys
•Riparian setbacks
•Monitor parklet and streetscape design No
PROJECT/GOAL 5:

Improve Coordination between the Architectural Review Board and other boards, commissions and Council.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
•Improved coordination between
boards/commissions and
council to get feedback from
colleagues on other board
•More coordinated feedback
from the City for developers
On-going Staff time •Staff provide summary reports
from PTC, ARB, and HRB
meetings promptly following each
meeting
•Take direct feedback from the
ARB on reviewed projects up for
Council approval. The ARB can
appoint a member to represent the
board directly to the Council
No
HIGH

PRIORITY

LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
•Create liaisons between boards/commissions No
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Architectural Review Board of the City of Palo Alto
Annual Report of Prior Year Accomplishments and ARB Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025 Following is a review of the ARB’s accomplishments over the past year and the Board’s recommendations to Council regarding areas of work that should be prioritized in next fiscal year and opportunities for better coordination.

1.Application Review. The ARB takes prides in its collaborative process of review, where members meld their individual opinions and experience into one democratic summary that improves proposed projects and therefore the quality of the Palo Alto built environment. This past year, the ARB reviewed approximately 20 projects including two major public projects, multi-family housing projects with inclusionary below market rate units, and commercial projects as well as larger retail modifications in Stanford Shopping Center, meeting Goal 1 of the 2024 annual work plan. Our review and oversight of the following projects has made a real and significant difference. Below are renderings of some of these projects showing the initial proposal and final design.

Address/project Building type
3001 El Camino Real Affordable Housing
3200 Park Boulevard Development Agreement
420 Acacia Ave Housing (with inclusionary units)
739 Sutter Avenue Housing (with inclusionary units)
3600 Middlefield Road Fire Station
180 El Camino Real Arhaus Facade
180 El Camino Real Sushi Roku Facade
180 El Camino Real Restoration Hardware Facade
123 Sherman Avenue Office
2501 Embarcadero Advanced Water Purification System
800 San Antonio Road Mixed Use (Office and retail with inclusionary units) SB 9 Objective Standards Review Ordinance/Plan
In addition, a number of projects came in as a preliminary review to obtain early feedback from the ARB. The ARB’s early review of these projects and boardmember feedback prior to formal application will help to incorporate key programming modifications and design changes in the early stage of development, helping to streamline the formal application. These included 640 Waverley Street, 616 Ramona Street, 1066 East Meadow Drive, and 70 Encina Avenue.
•The ARB provided valuable feedback to assist Council with respect to updating SB 9 standards. They also provided a comprehensive review and made recommendations on updates to the objective standards to better address townhome style designs. This work was consistent with Goal 2 of the fiscal year 2024 work plan.
•The ARB provided valuable feedback to assist Council with respect to Preapproved Parklets Design. Although not explicitly identified in the work plan, this work was consistent with Goal 2 of the fiscal year 2024 work plan. •The ARB provided valuable feedback to assist Council with respect to the Dark Skies and Bird Safe Glazing Ordinance as well as the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan consistent with Goal 3 of the fiscal year 2024 work plan. Additional work on this effort is expected in the next few months to further assist with these efforts prior to a final Council decision.

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Recommendations
PAMC Section 2.21.030 directs the Architectural Review Board to report annually our “concerns… with respect to the city’s plans, policies, ordinances and procedures as these affect the projects which the board reviews.” Our reviews are site specific – we look at individual development proposals, not broad policies. At the same time, we are directed to look at each project in both its physical and regulatory context – how it will enhance its neighborhood (or not) and how it will implement the City’s polices, from the Comprehensive Plan to the various design guidelines the City uses. Because we look at many projects each year, and because many board members have years of experience in Palo Alto, patterns emerge and specific areas of concern have been identified. Our comments this year are centered around the increasing importance of housing projects to the city.

2. Objective Design Standard Refinements. In our continuing response to recently enacted state legislation, Palo Alto previously adopted objective design review standards for housing projects, effectively eliminating architectural review on residential and mixed-use projects where objective standards can be met in order to streamline review of those applications.

Several residential projects over the past year were townhouse type developments (3200 Park Boulevard, 739 Sutter Avenue, 420 Acacia). In our review, it was noted that some of the current standards focused more on larger multi-family buildings. Therefore, some aspects of townhouse style design were not fully addressed/accommodated for in the standards. Through an Ad Hoc committee we studied many local townhouse developments and have provided the planning department with recommendations to modify the Objective Design Standards to address townhome designs as well as larger multi-family designs.

The ARB recommends that refinements be made to the objective standards based on implementation of the standards for a series of projects as well as with the recommendations from the ARB regarding modifications for townhome designs.

3. Coordinated Area Plans to encourage housing development and better planning •San Antonio Avenue area. The San Antonio Avenue area is experiencing increasing residential development but our zoning regulations for the area are outdated and focused on commercial development, resulting in applicant uncertainty and long entitlement processes. The existing one-story light industrial and commercial buildings will be substantially replaced in the coming decade. A coordinated area plan will allow us to consider larger issues such as transportation, neighborhood parks, city services, pedestrian/bicycle pathways, and integration with nearby developments in Mountain View as this area transforms.
•Downtown. To increase housing, the downtown area needs revised standards to accommodate redevelopment of parking lots as to encourage housing additions while maintaining the vibrancy of the downtown area and its pedestrian friendly streetscape. •California Avenue area. With State requirements as outlined in AB 2097 and Builder’s Remedy, the California Avenue area will experience more development then in the past. This area should have a coordinated area plan to better scope future development. •Encina Avenue area. The Encina Avenue area, between El Camino and the railroad is an excellent location for higher density housing. However, the adjacent Town and County shopping center, a low lying and historically significant facility, must be protected. Parking considerations are also paramount in this area.

A coordinated area plan offers an efficient path towards increased density while protecting a much loved shopping area.

4. Bird safe glazing and dark sky regulations. The ARB should provide feedback to the planning staff, PTC and Council regarding upcoming bird safe glazing and dark sky lighting regulations. The ARB has observed an increased use of roof terraces to meet open space requirements in multi-family projects. These roof terraces can be limited by height requirements and privacy concerns.

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5. City Council/Planning Commission communication. The Architecture Review Board has very little formal interaction with the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Historic Resources Board. Board members are forced to act on individual initiative to gain input from council members and other commissioners. Joint meetings with full boards are rarely productive; yet uncoordinated serial meetings leave commissioners unaware of feedback from colleagues on other boards. Applicants often feel that they are ‘running a gauntlet’ of approvals rather than facing a coordinated review. •Request staff to provide summary reports from PTC, ARB and HRB meetings promptly following each meeting. •Take direct feedback from the ARB on reviewed projects up for council approval where Council approval is required. The ARB can appoint a member to represent the board directly to the council.
•Request staff to schedule joint preliminary discussions between the ARB, PTC and HRB chairs/vice-chairs on projects of common interest. These ‘preliminary meetings’ would not be to review specifics of a project; rather they would serve to coordinate the review process between boards and planning staff.
•Appoint HRB, PTC and Council liaisons to the ARB to facilitate open communication between boards and commissions and city council. ARB liaisons will provide a clear channel for passing information between reviewing bodies, enabling all board and commission and council members, as well as the general public, direct access to relevant information on a project-by-project basis.

Below are Renderings of approved projects from Initial proposal to Final Design from the list of reviewed projects. A summary of key modifications that were made to the design based on ARB feedback is also included:

739 Sutter Avenue - Initial Proposal 739 Sutter - Final Design - Private outdoor balconies for residents were increased to two levels on Sutter side but removed the roof deck - Balconies facing single family residences were improved to maintain privacy for single family residences - Massing around building corners were greatly improved Item 8
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3001 Camino Real - Initial Proposal 3001 El Camino Real - Final Design - Improved the central building circulation to make the site more useable and to facilitate the applicant’s building code compliance. - Recommended modification to the El Camino Real façade articulation to create greater visibility onto the street from the El Camino Real facing uses. - Recommended design modifications that allowed for more visibility into the community room from Acacia to provide a more pedestrian-friendly façade along that street frontage.

123 Sherman Avenue - Initial Proposal 123 Sherman Avenue - Final Design -The ARB focused on improving the entrance to and design of the first-floor commercial space at the corner to ensure the viability of a future tenant and to create interest at the corner
-A focus on the detail and use of the full height decorative panels on portions of the perimeter of the upper floor office levels. -Increased vegetation planting
-Revisions to the plans to ensure privacy of nearby residential uses and reduce light intrusion from this building into their units.

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3200 Park Boulevard- Initial Proposal 3200 Park Boulevard - Final Design -Increased the widths of the pedestrian paseos to increase usability and reduce privacy impacts both through building setbacks and landscaping -recommended modifications to design, materials and color to increase the variability across different buildings, provide variation in height across the longer facades, and to provide interest on the end units
-Simplified the forms along the southern façade of the cannery building, reducing design changes that detracted from the historic character of the building, particularly with respect to the windows below the monitor roof -Refined the color variations for the parking garage to help further break down the scale of the garage and brought down the height of the garage to reduce impacts on neighboring single-family residents and maintain the stepped height of the cannery, which relates back to its historic use with loading docks at the rear of the building

180 El Camino Arhaus- Initial Proposal 180 El Camino Real Arhaus - Final Design -The initial design was well received; however, the applicant returned later to propose modifications based on tenant preferences. The ARB’s initial recommendations, which were also incorporated into the final design, included minor revisions to the materials, to emphasize the entrance design, and to request additional details regarding the bicycle parking as it relates to this site and the overall facility Item 8
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180 El Camino Restoration Hardware- Initial Proposal 180 El Camino Real Restoration Hardware- Final Design -Although the initial design was generally well received as a clean, light design, the ARB recommended minor modifications to make the white less glaring and more toned down. In particular, the ARB requested that metal accents to be a deeper hue to create more interest, depth, and warmth, recommended keeping green walls that were planned to be removed, and provided input to refine small details such as the lighting

180 El Camino Sushi Roku- Initial Proposal 180 El Camino Real Sushi Roku - Final Design -Sushi Roku came to the ARB with a comprehensive design, steeped in the culture and rich in texture. The ARB had some questions regarding maintenance and detailing of exterior materials, but generally approved the design as proposed Item 8
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800 San Antonio Road- Initial Proposal800 San Antonio Road - Final Design - Building above grades were redesigned to avoid encroaching into setbacks - Main entrance volume expressed appropriately on the street with material and form - Improved trash pick-up logistics
- Improved courtyard function and circulation
- Improved internal circulation with widening hallways at back elevator - Provided planting soil depth above top of basement for ground floor softscape at base of building - (second ad hoc committee meeting pending)

2501 Embarcadero Road- Initial Proposal 2501 Embarcadero Road - Final Design - Colors muted to align with Baylands guidelines
- Light pollution shielded from all sides using perforated metal below the roof - Color temperature of the lighting lowered, while maintaining high light levels for worker safety - Section of chain-link fence removed and replaced with board formed concrete to screen tank better from the street Item 8
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420 Acacia Avenue- Initial Proposal 420 Acacia Avenue- Final Design - Overall, the project was well received as proposed. The ARB recommended minor improvements to provide better pedestrian circulation, clarify details of the rooftop open space, and ensure privacy between those spaces as well as for adjacent uses. - Refined the details of how the private street relates to the neighboring parking facility.

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Historic Resources Board
2024-2025 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Amy French, Chief Planning Official
Lead Department: Department Name
About the Commission
The HRB is now five members, effective July 4, 2024. Four candidates are set for August 2024 interviews, for two positions. The City is a Certified Local Government (CLG) responsible for historic preservation - to identify, evaluate, register, and preserve historic properties within its jurisdictions and promote the integration of local preservation interests and concerns into local planning and decision-making processes. Staff prepares an annual report of the activities of the Certified Local Government each spring for the prior year and submits these to the State Office of Historic Preservation.

This HRB Work Plan covers July 2024 - July 2025. HRB member terms are for 3 years and are staggered per PAMC Section 2.27.020. For more information please visit https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Historic- Resources-Board. The Department webpages are a wealth of information, go to:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Historic-Preservation Current Commissioners
•Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz (Chair)
•Samantha Rohman (Vice Chair)
•Christian Pease
•Caroline Willis, Margaret Wimmer or Mike Makinen (until two successors are appointed) Mission Statement
Per Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 2.27 Historic Resources Board, Section 2.27.040 Duties, HRB purview is:
(a) Render advice and guidance to a property owner upon the owner's application for alteration of any historic singlefamily or duplex building in the downtown area and any such building designated as significant elsewhere in the city (b) Inform the ARB of the historical and/or architectural significance of historic commercial and multiple-family structures in the downtown area and any such buildings designated as significant elsewhere in the City that are under review by the ARB. Submit recommendations to the ARB regarding proposed exterior alterations of such historic structures (c) Recommend to the Council the designation of additional buildings and districts as historic. Research available information and add historical information to the inventory sheets of historic structures/sites. This inventory is maintained in the department of planning and development services. (d) Perform such other functions as may be delegated from time to time to the HRB by the City Council.

The Board’s goals and purposes (purview) are set in Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 2.27 Historic Resources Board, Section

2.27.040 Duties. These duties include reviewing alterations to historic resources and providing recommendations on nominations to the local historic resources inventory. The City's historic program includes the implementation of Comprehensive Plan policies Item 8
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on an ongoing basis including Policy L7.2 (preparation of historic evaluations to determine eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources and associated tracking), Policy L7.1.1 (recommend eligible resources to the local inventory), and Policy L7.1.2: Reassess Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Prior Year
Accomplishments
During the work plan period the HRB held 14 public meetings, met the objectives in the 'ongoing' goals 1 and 2 of the plan, completed goal 3 of the plan (providing recommendations on nominations of properties previously found eligible for the National and State historic registers to the City's local historic inventory, unless property owners submitted objections to listing; known as the 2023 Historic Reconnaissance Survey), and many objectives set forth in goal 4 of the plan. The staff continued to implement policy L7.2 as an ongoing activity, and conducted three evening community meetings over the plan's term, to further encourage community participation.

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PROJECT/GOAL 1:

Limited modification to PAMC 16.49, historic preservation, providing clarifications regarding the HRB’s role. The HRB could discuss language providing clarifications of its role with respect to three potential topics: (a) the nomination process, (b) the effect of HRB recommendations regarding exterior modifications to residential historic resources, and (c) category changes (upgrades, downgrades, removals)

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
The benefits are providing clarification of
the HRB's role for the public
Subject to Council direction, to begin in the
second quarter
City Council direction and accommodation
in the PDS department workplan would be
needed. HRB subcommittee and staff of
planning and city attorney departments to
prepare draft amendments for Council
review and adoption
Well-written ordinance language that
assists the public's understanding and
calms the fears of property owners
about governmental overreach
Council may
provide direction
to modify PAMC

16.49; CLG
cities maintain
historic
preservation
ordinances.

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Priority is high to enable greater understanding of the HRB's role and address property owners' concerns with respect to Goal items (a) and (b) Lower priority: Goal item (c) - listed historic resources placed on the City's inventory in the late 1970s and 1980s have not been reviewed to determine whether any modifications reduce critical aspects of integrity and drop or lower the properties' local historic resource category.

Council may
provide direction
to modify PAMC

16.49; CLG
cities maintain
historic
preservation
ordinances
PROJECT/GOAL 2:

Education and Creating New User-Friendly Resources/Communication Regarding Historic Preservation. (a) find new ways to promote preservation, including use of the existing zoning code incentives and State historic building code (b) improve upon communication types to provide the community accessible information, including the use of videos (linked to the City’s and State’s webpages) to help property owners understand the local and State preservation incentives and codes, (c) continue to provide updates to the historic review process bulletin as needed to communicate CEQA requirements related to PAMC 16.49 and listed historic resources, and (d) enable the HRB staff liaison(s), the City’s historic preservation consultant, and Chief Building Official to implement training providing an ongoing opportunity for HRB members, staff, and the community to gain working knowledge as to the use of the State’s historic building code

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
The benefits would be to improve
preservation in Palo Alto and clarity for
owners of historic properties.

Goal 2 to begin during plan quarter 1 and
continue through quarter 2 (October -
December)
Staff of PDS would be tasked as well as an
HRB ad hoc committee to make progress.

Website contains links to information
resources and videos, to assist property
owners, staff, and others.

N/A

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Item (a) a table of existing zoning code incentives and another table of historic building code provisions and Item (b) improvements to types of communications used to promote historic preservation.

Items (c) and (d) N/A
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PROJECT/GOAL 3:

Conduct a survey of the local inventory resources listed prior to the 2023 Historic Reconnaissance Survey, to determine historic conditions. If Council directs a survey update, that work would require resources and may extend into the next year work plan.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
Determining conditions of existing
inventory properties (listed prior to April
22, 2024) would allow better clarity
Subject to Council direction/ resource
allocation and to begin in fourth quarter
Budget for and assistance from qualified
consultant to assess conditions of inventory
properties listed prior to April 22, 2024
Data on conditions of buildings placed
on the local inventory prior to April 22,
2024
No

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Properties that have been demolished remove from local inventory Properties that have lost integrity over time that may need a category change No PROJECT/GOAL 4:

Additional preservation incentives (a) discuss and recommend additional zoning code incentives to continue the community engagement process that began with the 2023 reconnaissance survey/ inventory update; (b) represent the HRB’s interests during public hearings, or participate in joint meetings with the Planning and Transportation Commission and City Council, to review any proposed zoning code modifications incentivizing historic preservation incentives; (c) outreach to the community after adoption of any adopted new incentives.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW /

COUNCIL-APPROVED
Benefit will be for all property owners who
do not currently see any benefit to listing
their property on the City's historic
inventory
Goal 2 to begin during plan quarter 2 (item
a) and subject to Council direction,
continue through quarter 4 (April - June
2025, items b and c)
PDS staff and CAO staff. City Council
direction and accommodation in the PDS
department workplan would be needed.

More historic properties are preserved
for future enjoyment of the owners and
community, due to the additional
incentives.

Council may
provide direction
to modify PAMC
title 18.

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Item a is to gather ideas for new incentives in the zoning code to add to a table of existing incentives in the zoning code.

Subject to Council direction, items b and c would follow item a. N/A Item 8
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Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC)
2024-25 Workplan and 202 3-24 Workplan Overview
Staff Liaison: Amy French, Chief Planning Official, Planning and Development Services (PDS) Lead Department: Planning and Development Services (PDS); Office of Transportation (OOT)

Date reviewed by PTC April 24, 2024
About the Commission The seven-member Planning & Transportation Commission adopted its 2023-24 work plan on April 26, 2023. The members and chairs are listed below. Members serve 4-year terms. See Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) webpage link: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/default.asp Current Commissioners • Doria Summa (Chair)
• Bryna Chang (Vice Chair)
• Bart Hechtman
• Keith Reckdahl
• Carolyn Templeton
• Allen Akin
• George Lu

Mission Statement
The Planning & Transportation Commission advises the City Council, Planning Director, and Chief Transportation Official on land use and transportation matters, including the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, transportation programs, and related matters. The Commission's primary responsibilities include:
• Preparing and making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan and applying the Comprehensive Plan to proposed development, public facilities, and transportation in Palo Alto
• Considering and making recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes; any changes to Title 18 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code must be reviewed by the PTC and the City Council
• Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions and Site and Design Reviews, on appeals on variances and use permits • Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto for final City Council action • Reviewing and making recommendations on individual projects as described in the Municipal Code, and Open Space development; • Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on transportation, parking, and other related mobility issues • Ensuring robust community engagement and dialogue regarding planning, land use, and transportation and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding these matters and incorporating the public discussion. The PTC hearings provide a forum for public comment and public interaction Prior Year Accomplishments
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/ptc-2023-2024-work-plan.pdf The PTC recommended the revised Housing Element, ordinances, and development, provided feedback in study sessions, recommended policy direction, reviewed annual reports, completed goals and continued the ongoing goals.

Transportation Goal 1 Road Safety and Goal 9 BPTP: BPTP vision sessions (PTC, 4/29 CC), Safe Streets For All (PTC, 4/29 CC), El Camino Real bike lanes (PTC, 4/1 CC), traffic safety report reviews ongoing; Goal 2: Retail Recovery – sessions, ad-hoc, report to Council; Goal 3 ongoing; Goal 4 met: NVCAP and Certified SEIR and zoning code amendment (5/8 PTC, 6/10 CC); Goal 5 HE revision (4/15 PTC/Council adoption) and HE ordinances for: Safe Parking, Implementing HE Programs 1.1A, 1.1B (rezoning GM/ROLM), 1.3 (By-Right Housing on HE sites), Density Bonus law, HIP (6/12 PTC); Goal 6: State legislation implementation included SB9, AB2097 handouts and map; Goal 8: On Demand Transit – PA Link launched; Goal 10 Car Free St. - CMO; Goal 11 RRP 11/23 ord. - met; Goal 12: Dark Sky/ Bird-safe Glass (5/29 PTC); Goal 13: Stream Corridor not met (target dates end of summer); Other ordinances adopted in term: Electrification/Noise, Parklets, PHZs 800 San Antonio, 3265 ECR, 660 University; Projects reviewed: 575, 830 Los Trancos; 3200 Park/340 Portage, 2901 Middlefield; 4075 ECR, 2501 Embarcadero Item 8
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Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC)
2024-2025 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Amy French, Chief Planning Official, Planning and Development Services (PDS) Lead Departments: Planning and Development Services (PDS); Office of Transportation (OOT)

PROJECT/GOAL 1: Safe Streets F or All Safety Action Plan Review and support the adoption of the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED
Opportunity to investigate an area
of considerable public concern.

Estimated adoption by the end of 2024 Fully funded by a FHWA grant Adoption of plan by Council No

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists is important. Reducing and/or eliminating injury and death resulting from collisions is an important priority for many residents. A public dialogue at the PTC is welcomed by those concerned members of the public.

The challenges in this area are addressed through existing committees and active projects. The work continues regardless.

PROJECT/GOAL 2: Retail Ordinance Updates
Council is likely to direct PTC to amend Zoning Code after staff presents the Retail Study prepared by MBI, reviewed by the PTC with support from PTC ad hoc committee; the study included consideration of AB 2097 and outreach. This is a Council priority (objective 18 of EDT): “Present to Council recommendations for a citywide retail zoning strategy and receive direction for zoning ordinance implementation.”

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED
Overall, this project aims to ensure
a strong climate for retail
businesses in Palo Alto that can
allow residents to meet their daily
needs and have a high quality of
life.

The high-level reviews of trends and best practices
in retail will be presented to Council June 10, 2024.

The PTC is likely to receive Council direction for Title 18 changes in the 2024-25 plan year.

Consultant work, staff oversight, and
meetings preparation, and participation
from the local retail community.

These interrelated projects may result in
the development of new ordinances
and/or broader policy recommendations
to the City Council.

Yes - Council assigned.

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Any shifts in retail trends that will endure are occurring and can benefit from further and refined action by the City.

While this is an impactful body of work, the need to get it right and coordinate with existing and new resources outweighs the need to quickly pursue the work. Yes PROJECT/GOAL 3: Area Planning
This goal carries forward the prior year goal for neighborhood planning approaches and overall effectiveness of various approaches to neighborhood planning. The staff and PTC will consider new neighborhoods that result from the 6th cycle Housing Element sites and demand for public facilities/services. For the Downtown Housing Plan, staff retained consultants and began outreach in April/May, with community assessment, community advisory group, and technical advisory group meetings, and formulation of goals and policies. For the San Antonio Road Area Plan the RFP will be released in summer 2024, and work with a consultant on the area plan can begin.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED
Development of preliminary schedule for
new area plans would enable City Council to
provide direction

By December 2024

Staff time to research and prepare a staff
report to PTC and ARB
Successful conversation and possible
identification of an approach (or
approaches) to guide the City's future.

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE

Council directed work on a preliminary schedule It would be timely to hold study sessions after the Housing Element has been certified

Yes
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PROJECT/GOAL 4: Housing Program Implementation
The PTC reviewed responses to HCD second-round comments with Council on April 15, 2024 . PTC reviewed zone changes and Comp Plan amendments to achieve RHNA housing yields . Commence work on HE program implementation goals (see Council objectives list) f or 2024-25: Program 3.4 Housing Incentive Program (including Program 3.4 E, Expand the El Camino Real Housing Focus Area at strategic locations on El Camino Real) to be completed by December 31, 2024, Program 6.5 Alternative Housing to be completed by June 2025. The PTC may also begin work on Program 3.7 (Objective Standards in SOFA) toward the goal of December 31, 2026 adoption.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED

Compliant housing element and programs to
encourage housing development
PTC and Council reviewed on April 15th
submittal for HCD certification; targets for
Programs 3.4 and 6.5 fall within plan term.

Staff and consultant resources employed Implementation of programs by target dates

Yes - State Mandated

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Housing Incentive Program SOFA objective standards
Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 5: State Law Implementation – Laws with Prior Effective Date s (AB 2097, AB 2011, SB6) and any new 2024 Laws to Become Effective 2025 AB 2097, AB2011, SB6 Implementation and related policy considerations; includes development of policy considerations related to TDRs in Downtown and SOFA, parking district policies and in lieu parking fees, alternative parking facilities, loading zone, and ride-share passenger loading.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED
Provide clarity to property owners and
potential developers.

Study session with PTC and Ordinance
Recommendation during 2023-24 plan term
Staff resources have been assigned. Adoption of ordinance amendments Yes - State

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
Implementing state laws and discuss policy considerations N/A Possibly - direction in April PROJECT/GOAL 6: Parking Programs
The PTC will receive an update regarding options for improving the City’s parking programs. This includes a Roadmap for Residential Parking Permit Program improvements and commercial parking improvements.

Parking Data Portal - PTC will receive an update regarding parking availability data. The new license plate reader technology allows for regular collection and reporting of parking availability.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED

Improved parking operations.

Ongoing.

Feedback from PTC and continued
engagement from the public.

Yes

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
The staff work behind the project continues; proposed updates help advance the work.

Additionally, the public welcomes opportunities to engage w/the PTC on this topic.

This project represents a large body of ongoing work to manage parking supply and parking policy.

Yes
PROJECT/GOAL 7: B icycle and Ped Transportation Plan Update A citywide evaluation of the bicycle network and pedestrian network. The plan will identify opportunities to enhance and connect the network.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-

APPROVED
Updated bike/ped transportation plan
Final plan update in 2025

Fully funded by a TDA3 grant Updated bike and ped plan No

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL-DIRECTED

POLICY UPDATE
N/A Update is timely, but not mandated by any state laws. No PROJECT/GOAL 8: Comprehensive Plan Policy Implementation. This includes Streamside Corridor changes in Title 18 and other Comp Plan policies that lead to Title 18 revisions.

BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS

STATE MANDATED/LOCAL LAW/COUNCIL

APPROVED
Work through the relevant remaining
Comprehensive Plan policies and programs
to completion
Stream corridor ordinance July 31 PTC.

Others TBD; Staff identifies these tasks in
annual reports
Staff and consultant assistance – during a
year when staff resources will be focused on
implementation of the Housing Element
Adopted ordinances to amend Title 18 No

HIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY COUNCIL
Some of the programs and policies are higher priority
Some of the programs and policies are lower priority Yes – Comprehensive Plan

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City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: August 12, 2024
Report #:2408-3347
TITLE
PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI-JUDICIAL. Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Redevelopment/3980 El Camino Real [24PLN-00041; 24PLN-00129] Approval of a Vesting Tentative Map to Subdivide One Existing 4.5-acre Parcel into Two Parcels and to Approve a Streamlined Housing Development Review Application for a 61-unit Apartment Building. The Project Also Includes 44 Mobile Homes, which are Regulated by the State, and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Amended Regulatory Agreements. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-fill Development). Zoning District: RM-20.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item was agendized for approval on the Consent Calendar agenda on August 5, 2024 City Council Meeting. It was pulled from Consent by Council Members Stone, Kou, and Lythcott- Haims. The full original Staff Report #2407-3239 and attachments are available here:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=86898&repo=r-704298fc To view the HTML version of the original August 5, 2024 agenda, Staff Report (Item 5) and attachments here:
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=14349

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council take all of the following actions:

1. Consider the project exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill development);

2. Approve the Streamlined Housing Development Review application to develop a 61- unit apartment building pursuant to the findings and subject to conditions of approval set forth in Attachment B;

3. Approve the associated Vesting Tentative Map application pursuant to findings and subject to conditions of approval set forth in Attachment B; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amended regulatory agreements and related documents in Attachment D.

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