1. Develop and implement balanced, "sustainable" budget for 2005-07 July 2005
a. Continue to monitor the bottom line while focusing on: Ongoing 2005-07
i. Adequate Maintenance ii. System Efficiency and Effectiveness iii. Strategic Investments
2. Develop and implement action plan for attracting new retail Ongoing 3. Implement action plan for retaining and protecting existing retail Ongoing a. Support efforts to revitalize Alma and Edgewood Shopping Centers Ongoing
b. Implement local preference purchasing policy July 2005
c. Work with auto dealers to solve ongoing issues and explore new models for auto dealer sales June 2006 4. Propose funding for "new" infrastructure
a. Libraries Ongoing b. Police Building Ongoing c. Charleston/Arastradero Corridor July 2005 i. Obtain sufficient funding to initiate trial plan June 2006 5. Study redevelopment project area December 2005 INFRASTRUCTURE (CityWorks)
6. 2005-06 Capital Improvement Program a. Provide City Council with semi-annual updates on CIP project progress Quarterly b. Coordinate CIP projects with Utilities Department June 2006 c. Streamline professional services and construction contracting procurement processes June 2006 d. Incorporate sustainability goals into CIP projects Ongoing 7. Library Program a. Complete Children's Library renovation and expansion June 2007 b. Complete Mitchell Park Library and Community Center improvements June 2008 8. Parks and Open Space Program a. Complete Mayfield Athletic Fields December 2005 b. Develop park restroom implementation plan July 2005 9. Public Safety Programs a. Develop Plan for Police Building expansion or replacement December 2005 b. Complete Fire Station 1 and 2 renovations December 2005 c. Develop plan to replace Fire Station 3 and 4 June 2006 10. Flood Control and Storm Drains a. Work with San Francisquito Creek JPA in the development of long-term flood control through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Investigation Ongoing b. If approved, implement 1st phase of City Storm Drain Program July 2005 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
11. Complete the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Update January 2006 12. Develop a site plan and prepare the Alma Substation site for an affordable housing project (to be done in conjunction with Utilities and Real Estate) June 2007 13. Work with Real Estate to identify and acquire an additional site for an affordable housing project June 2007 LAND USE PLANNING
14. Complete Zoning Ordinance Update (ZOU) sections December 2005 a. Multii-Family Residential Districts (RM15, -30, and -40) July 2005 b. Village Residential Districts (R-1 and RM15) September 2005 c. Commercial Districts and Mixed Use (CN, CS, CD) September 2005 d. Parking Chapter October 2005 e. Pedestrian/Transit Oriented Development November 2005 f. Planned Community Special Purpose District November 2005 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC CALMING
15. Complete transportation performance indicators, as described in the Transportation Strategic Plan July 2005 16. Implement Maybell/Donald Bicycle Boulevard, as described in the Palo Alto Bicycle Transportation Plan September 2005 17. Implement College Terrace Traffic Calming Plan Trial October 2005 18. Implement Park Boulevard Bicycle Boulevard, as described in the Palo ALto Bicycle Transportation Plan June 2006 19. Implement Charles-Arastradero Corridor Plan Trial June 2006 20. Review South Palo Alto school commute safety study and prepare implementation plan and associated funding plan June 2006
