How was the El Camino Park location for the new reservoir, pump station, and well selected?
After initially evaluating seven potential sites for a new reservoir in Palo Alto, using feedback from focus group meetings and information from City of Palo Alto Utilities staff, the City Council approved four sites for further consideration in the Environment Impact Report (EIR) process El Camino Park, Town and Country Center and two near the Stanford Shopping Center for the new reservoir, well and pump station. These sites appeared to be viable due to many factors such as the geographical location and elevation, proximity to existing water lines, and ability to accommodate an underground reservoir, well, and pump station. On March 5 th 2007, after evaluating the Final EIR, the recommendation of the Planning and Transportation Commission, and various staff reports, the City Council certified the Final EIR and approved El Camino Park, in concept, for the location of the new reservoir, pump station and well.
