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BCDE F G HI JK L MG
2026 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
ANPH
CA&RF
EBV
GE $'s
Achieve Near‐Term Priority Housing Milestones (ANPHM)‐ 6 Total x
Present initial data from the first year rental registry program to Policy and Services for discussion and an information report update to City Council. x 2 x
Present to Policy and Services an analysis related to anti‐rent gouging and forward Committee recommendations to the City Council. x 2
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Adopt a renter protection “fair chance” ordinance, including findings and implementing regulations. (Housing Element Program 6.6I). Milestones: City Council Policy and Services Committee consideration in Q2 of ordinance revised based on City Council direction; City Council consideration upon P&S recommendation in Q3. x 2
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Release a Request for Proposals for development of the one‐acre site near Matadero Creek dedicated to the City under the 2023 Sobrato/City Development Agreement. Milestone: Issue RFP by end of 2026. x 2
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Expand and implement the Safe Parking Program in commercial areas by increasing geographic coverage and service availability citywide. (Housing Element Program
6.4A and Council assigned 12.04.23). Milestones: Initiate draft of zoning text amendment by end of 2026. x 2
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Organize an initial review of sources and methods to raise funding to support new affordable housing production for future evaluation. x 2 Cubberley Acquisition and Renovation Funding (CA&RF)‐ 0 Total Enhance Business Vibrancy (EBV)‐ 7 Total
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Complete stable car free street improvements on Ramona Street, e.g. bollards and barriers, signage, and parking regulations. Milestone: Implementation of updated parking signage and painted curbs, and installation of spherical bollards, vehicular barriers, and updated signage. x 2
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Modernize Downtown parking policy to increase availability of premium parking, reduce operating subsidies, encourage development and economic diversity and vibrancy, and reduce fossil fuel dependency. Milestone: Council review of options to modernize parking policy. x 2
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CC Value #
OBJECTIVES (24 Total)
Sorted by:
Council Priority, Group #, estimated completion date, and finally by additional resource needs.
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ATTACHMENT B
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ANPH
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2026 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Priority
CC Value #
OBJECTIVES (24 Total)
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Council Priority, Group #, estimated completion date, and finally by additional resource needs.
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Extend the existing interim ordinance or adopt a new ordinance that restores and implements subjective wireless communication facility regulations. Milestones:
Present an ordinance to the City Council in Q4. x 2
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Begin feasibility analysis of Assessment District for University Avenue Streetscape.
Conduct analysis to determine practicality of an assessment district or similarly funding strategy as a funding mechan
ism for capital enhancements to University
Avenue Streetscape. x 2 $$
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Design and provide funding appropriations to improve the car free portion of California Ave for bike and pedestrian markings and calming and minor physical environment adjustments to reduce friction with the outdoor dining guidelines (e.g. movement of bike racks). x 2 $$$
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Engage stakeholders to develop design proposals for Car‐Free Ramona Street and present to Council for necessary funding appropriations to implement initial phase(s). Begin Historic Resource Board and Architectural Review Board review of activation guidelines in late 2026/early 2027. x 2 $$$ x
Initiate process for Development of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Milestone :
Confirm a more limited scope for the upcoming 2030 Comprehensive Plan to inform the release of an RFP by Q4 2026 to select a consultant to support the limited scope refresh; consultant funding will be necessary.
x 2 $$$
Government Efficiency (GE)‐ 0 Total
N/A
Council Values‐ 11 Total
2 Adopt Bird‐Friendly Design standards. Milestones: City Council consideration in March/April 2026 of ordinance recommended by PTC in late 2025. x 2 2 Adopt an ordinance updating Stream and Creek Corridor Setback requirements.
Milestone: PTC consideration of revised draft ordinance in Q2, 2026; Council consideration of draft ordinance in Q3, 2026. x 2
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Update the City's Natural Environment Element Update to comply with recent state law. Milestone: Prepare draft revisions for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission, and City Council by Q3, 2026. Present Comp Plan amendments to PRC, PTC, and City Council by the Q4 of 2026. x 2
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ATTACHMENT B
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ANPH
CA&RF
EBV
GE $'s
2026 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Priority
CC Value #
OBJECTIVES (24 Total)
Sorted by:
Council Priority, Group #, estimated completion date, and finally by additional resource needs.
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Group #
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Advance design on South Palo Alto Bikeway project to increase walking and biking and enhance safety. Milestone: Initiate work on pilot bikeway project. x 2 2,4
Complete concept design for additional east‐west bicycle/pedestrian crossing of railroad tracks in the southern part of the City. Milestone: Council review of draft report on South Palo Alto Connectivity. x 2
2 Continue to implement 3‐phase plan presented to Council in September 2024 for phasing out leaded fuel at Palo Alto Airport. Milestone: Initiate lead air monitoring program in Q1, work with the new fuel provider and supplier to inform tenants and encourage the use of unleaded fuel, and provide a progress update to City Council. x 2
4 Restart and make progress on the Palo Alto Airport master planning process.
Milestone: Develop updated alternatives informed by Council feedback from September 2024, conduct public stakeholder meetings, and conduct a study session with Council to review progress. x 2
4 Develop and adopt updates to the City’s seismic risk mitigation ordinance.
Milestone: Seek policy guidance from Policy and Services Committee, review draft ordinance with Policy and Services Committee, and Council consideration of ordinance updates by Q4 2026. x 2
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Launch new Palo Alto education and rebate program for electric stoves and cooktops, with a goal of 50 electric cooktop conversions from gas. Milestone:
Program is available to customers by the end of Q2 2026. x 2 2 Implement Quarry Road Extension in Partnership with Stanford University, Caltrans and VTA. Milestone: Execute grant agreement with MTC and submit initial engineering package to Caltrans to confirm process. x 2 6 Complete build‐out of fiber‐to‐the‐premises (FTTP) pilot Phase 1 and begin provision of beta service for a municipal high speed fiber service. Establish internet service provider operations and through iterative customer engagement, and provision services to residents in the initial pilot area. x 2
$ = up to 50K; $$ = 51‐400K, $$$ = 500K‐999k, $$$$ = 1M + Attachment B - Page 3 of 3