City Facilities & Long-Range Plans
Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2021-22 Budget
Active Projects
Colma Museum Facility Repair & Painting (951)
Project Scope
The Historical Museum Facility is currently in need of painting. The work includes minor building repairs such as plaster touch up, dry rot repairs, and window and trim repairs or replacement.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This project is scheduled to begin in FY 2021-22 as part of the City Council adopted 2019-2024 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
Will begin this project in FY 2021-22.
Impact on Operation
No additional annual maintenance costs are anticipated at this time, outside of normal day to day wear and tear on the facility.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
Creekside Villas Repair and Painting (952)
Project Scope
The Creekside Villas Facility is currently in need of painting and minor trim repair. The work will include:
- minor exterior repairs.
- window and exterior wood trim repair and/or replacement.
- stair and deck resurfacing.
- exterior preparation and painting of main building & axillary structures.
- replacement of awnings.
Status as of June 30, 2021
Exterior painting was completed 2019. Other exterior repairs were deferred. Remaining $40,000 in the budget is for various miscellaneous repairs to the facility.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
Work is anticipated to be completed in the Fall of 2021.
Impact on Operation
Exterior painting is part of the ongoing preventative maintenance effort. Routine painting and resurfacing extend the life of the property and prevents more costly repairs. It also prevents an increase in operating maintenance cost.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
Facility Parking Lot Upgrades and Repairs (953)
Project Scope
Several of the Town owned facility parking lots are in need of reconstruction and/or resurfacing along with stripping and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. This project will address long term parking lot maintenance and reconstruction needs at: Creekside Villas, the Colma Community Center and Historical Museum, the Colma Police Station and the Public Works Maintenance Corporation Yard. The work will vary from facility to facility ranging from reconstruction, (Mill and fill) to minor surface treatments, such as crack sealing and slurry coats. All facilities will be restriped. Installation of additional ADA stalls will be considered if feasible for the Colma Community Center parking lot.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This project was deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
The Police Station and Creekside Villas parking lots are scheduled for FY 2021-22 at an estimated cost of $99,025 and the Colma Community Center, Museum and Corporation Yard parking lots are scheduled for FY 2024-25 at an estimated cost of $99,025.
Impact on Operation
No additional annual maintenance costs (Within the 5-year CIP Plan) are anticipated at this time.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
General Plan Update (991)
Closed by December 31, 2021.
Project Scope
Update General Plan to comply with State Law. The General Plan governs development within Town limits.
Status as of June 30, 2021
The Town applied and received a $160,000 grant for the update of the General Plan. Currently, staff is working on an Existing Conditions report and drafting of the plan. Existing Condition report will be released in January/February 2020. Next step is the drafting of the General Plan, Environmental Impact Review (EIR), and the adoption of the full plan. Additional funding of $249,350 was allocated in FY 2020-21 to complete this project. The $160,000 grant will offset a portion of the increase.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
The final draft of the General Plan is scheduled for public release in May 2021, the EIR will be released in late summer of 2021, and City Council adoption of the EIR and General Plan by the end of December 2021.
Impact on Operation
The General Plan guides the Town’s residential and commercial developments. It also ensures compliance with State and Federal housing regulations.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
Housing Element Update (996)
Project Scope
Pursuant to state law, the Town of Colma is required to update its General Plan Housing Element on a predetermined schedule. The 6th Cycle Housing Element is required to be completed and certified by the state by January of 2023. Staff is working with 21 Elements consultants and other San Mateo County jurisdictions on tasks related to the preparation of the element, including a housing site inventory and feasibility study. The updated housing element will need to include a map and inventory of sites which will show where 202 units (determined through the RHNA process) can feasibly be built within the 8 year term of the Housing Element. In addition, the Housing Element will include policies and implementation items to remove barriers to the production of housing. Additional required activities may include site re-zonings, policy development, and zoning text amendments. An environmental document will be required to be prepared to satisfy CEQA requirements.
Status as of June 30, 2021
Preliminary work on the housing site inventory is currently underway. Regular coordination with 21 Elements consultants will continue.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
In FY 2020-21, activities were focused on the housing element site inventory. In the FY 2021-22, the Housing Element document will be assembled and written. A majority of the work will occur between January 2022 and November 2022. Work is anticipated to conclude by June 30, 2023.
Impact on Operation
Completion and certification of the Housing Element will allow the Town to be in full compliance with state law. Failure to have a certified Housing Element may cause the Town to incur financial or legal penalties and may make the Town ineligible for certain grant and funding opportunities.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
Zoning Code Update (997)
Project Scope
Pursuant to state law, the Town of Colma is required to amend its zoning code and zoning map after the adoption of the General Plan, anticipated by the end of calendar year 2021. The General Plan and zoning must be consistent with one another. The Town of Colma zoning code has been added to over the years, and information is very hard to find, with land uses and development standards for each zone in two separate places. The code requires reformatting and updating to be more user friendly. In addition, in anticipation of the Municipal Code being converted to a searchable document by sections, the update will align with the goal of creating an easily searchable document. Sections will also be updated to comply with current state law. A minor environmental document will be required to be prepared to satisfy CEQA requirements.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This is a new project that was added in as part of the mid-year financial update and budget amendment for FY 2020-21.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
This project is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2022 and end in the last quarter of 2022.
Impact on Operation
The Zoning Code Update will improve usability of zoning code by the public and developers. Staff will ensure that the zoning code complies with current legal requirements and that it is consistent with the General Plan.
Project Funding and Spending Plan
Future Projects
Projects Funding & Spending Schedule for FY 2022- 23 through FY 2026-27
There is no future unfunded portion estimated for either of the projects listed above.
Bark Park Upgrade (958)
Scheduled for FY 2022-23
Estimated Project Cost: $95,000
Project Scope:
The Bark Park located on lower D Street provides dog owners a site where they can allow their pets to play, run and socialize with other dogs. Though the park caters to dogs, it is also a place where residents can meet while their pets play and be contained within a safe and confined area. Currently the Bark Park is an underutilized park space, due to the fact that much of the facility has grown old, and is need of repair and upgrades. The proposed project and upgrades include:
- Additional Picnic and seating spaces
- Resurface and expand grass area
- Install concrete curbing around lawn and decomposed granite walkways
- Provide play features for pets, including obstacle course and add additional pet amenities
- Add permanent shade structure over benches and picnic table area
- Add outdoor message board
- Replace fencing as needed
Status as of June 30, 2021:
This project was deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
The project is scheduled to start in the fall of 2022 and is estimated to be completed by early 2023.
Impact on Operation
Annual repairs should decrease, operation and maintenance of the Bark Park facility will continue.
Colma Community Center Painting and Repair (960)
Schedule for FY 2022-23
Estimated Project Cost: $100,000
Project Scope
The Colma Community Center Facility is currently in need of painting. The work will include minor trim and building repairs, re-staining of the back deck. The Project is projected to take place in FY 2022-23.
Status as of June 30, 2021
New Project.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
The project is scheduled to start and be completed in the Summer of 2022.
Impact on Operation
The improvement will not change the current annual maintenance cost.
Corporation Yard Car Wash Upgrade (954)
Scheduled for FY 2023-24
Estimated Project Cost: $170,000
Project Scope
Under the Town of Colma's Municipal Regional Permit (a State permit to discharge Storm Water), it is required that municipalities provide washdown facilities for various pieces of equipment. Currently, the Public Works department follows the State Stormwater mandates but the effort to stay in compliance is a tedious and time-consuming effort. A washdown station will be constructed on site in the Corporation yard, the drive-in wash area would have a roof over the washdown area and floor drains that are connected to a clarifier (prevents oil and grease to flow into the sanitary system), allowing the gray water from the washdown area to enter the sanitary sewer system.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This Project is scheduled to begin in FY 2023-24.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
This Project is scheduled to begin in FY 2023-24 with a budget $170k.
Impact on Operation
This project will decrease Maintenance workers time in the washdown of equipment and cleanup.
HVAC System Replacement at Police Station (943)
Schedule for FY 2022-23
Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
Project Scope
The HVAC system at the Colma Police Station is showing signs of failure due to exposure from the weather, quality of the equipment and everyday normal use, (because the Department is open 24 hours, some of the units are used continuously). The other issue that will face the Department is the current HVAC system uses R-22 refrigerant. Production of R-22 refrigerant will not be manufactured after 2020 due to its harmful effects to the environment. After 2020 the only R-22 that will be available will be from recycled stock, as the stock becomes depleted the cost of R-22 will increase to the point where it is cost prohibited to service the current HVAC equipment.
This project is slated to be in the CIP long range plans, consideration for replacing the HVAC equipment is estimated to be 5 years out (approximately 2024), funding for replacement will be pursued through State and Local grant programs that assist in energy equipment upgrades.
Status as of June 30, 2021
None.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
Depending on the condition of the HVAC system and the Town's HVAC maintenance contractor's assessment, the project is temporarily scheduled for improvement and rehabilitation in FY 2022-23. The project cost is estimated to be $750,000 to $900,000.
Impact on Operation
Costs for both Maintenance and operation should decrease due to the efficiencies of a new system and annual maintenance should be limited to general maintenance and not having to make needed repairs.
Recreation Operation and Facility Master Plan (995)
Schedule for FY 2022-23
Estimated Project Cost: $50,000
Project Scope
The Recreation Department has grown over the last several years. The department has added additional community events, in-house programs and contract programs. The department plans to continue to grow in all areas of service; more specifically in teen and senior programming. The department seeks to develop solutions to facilities' needs that will better serve our current and future residents. The department is requesting that the facility master plan study provides:
- Options for areas of possible future expansion.
- Help to identify a designated space for teens (Teen Center).
- Clarify design information to make a more informed decision on future facility additions or remodels.
- Evaluation of present facility conditions and future requirements to identify needs.
- Feasibility study and program plan to identify all viable options and their costs.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This Project was deferred due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
To be determined
Impact on Operation
To be determined
Townwide Branding (959)
Schedule for FY 2022-23
Estimated Project Cost: $200,000
Project Scope
The 2012 Economic Development Plan identified several strategies within the framework of the study. One of the strategies was to create Branding and Promotional Materials emphasizing Colma’s commercial activities. Phase 1 of this project will be to prepare an RFP and hire a firm to develop a community branding campaign. The process will involve local outreach, surveys, interviews with business leaders, and other research, and utilizing this information to establish creative options for the community’s brand. Phase 2 will be to launch an expanded image and branding campaign highlighting Colma’s brand through logo, marketing brochures, letterhead, street light banners, promotional campaigns, advertisements and tag lines. Staff will look to partner with local businesses and shopping centers for funding opportunities.
Status as of June 30, 2021
This Project was deferred due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
This Project is scheduled to begin in 2022-23.
Impact on Operation
There may additional annual costs to maintain the branding campaign which may include updated street light banners and marketing materials.
Closed Projects
Climate Action Plan (994)
Project Scope
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) guides the Town’s actions for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets established under State Law (Assembly Bill 32, signed into law in 2006). Colma has completed an updated Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report which confirmed that the Town should meet reduction targets.
The Town completed its first 2013 Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report that detailed GHG reductions of 18.2% from the 2005 baseline to 2013. This significant reduction takes the Town close to its goal, which is 20% by 2020. Due to changes in the California Public Utilities Commission reporting rules, it has been more difficult to obtain energy use data after 2013.
The updating of the CAP is not only critical in meeting the Town’s mandated 2020 goals, but it is also critical in the updating of the Town’s General Plan. In addition, Senate Bill 32 was signed by the Governor in 2016 that requires a higher GHG reduction target reduction of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. In order to meet this target, it is necessary to update the CAP to meet this more aggressive reduction target since current CAP programs will likely not bring about the target reductions.
Status as of June 30, 2021
On October 28, 2020, the City Council accepted the Climate Action Plan 2030 Update.
Schedule for FY 2021-22 and Thereafter
None.
Impact on Operation
This is a planning document that provide guidelines to the Town reducing energy consumption, along with greenhouse gas emission. The implementation of the CAP program will be integrated into the Town’s operations.
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