CC 03-01-2023 Item No. 1 Attachment G. Councilmember Consolidated Top 5_Desk ItemSubmitted by: Project Title Description Goal Existing CWP item?
Councilmember
Chao
Preserve existing and
develop new BMR/ELI
housing
Find partners to preserve existing expiring BMR housing.
Develop ELI (Extremely Low Income) and BMR housing units
for Developmentally Disabled individuals (IDD) on City‐
owned property as well as the County‐owned sites.
Housing Yes
Councilmember
Chao
Public Safety in both
residential/commercial
areas
Deploy city‐owned license plate readers and implement
policies to allow neighborhood‐owned ones. Strengthen
Block Leader/Neighborhood Watch programs to ensure the
leaders are active and expand the coverage of active
neighborhoods. Explore other safety measures to take.
Quality of Life Combination of 2 items (License
Plate Readers and Block Leader
(completed item last year))
Councilmember
Chao
Vision Zero Develop a Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan and hire a
consultant. The Plan will guide policies and programs with
the goal of eliminating fatalities on Cupertino roadways.
Special emphasis will be placed on routes to, and streets
surrounding, Cupertino schools.
Transportation Yes
Councilmember
Chao
Senior Services and
Youth Engagement
Administer an in‐depth senior survey to learn gaps in senior
needs (including aging in place, home sharing,
mental/physical health, transportation). Connect seniors
with youth and their families with inclusive activities.
Public Engagement and
Transparency
Combination of 2 items (Senior
Strategy and Intergenerational
Engagement)
Councilmember
Chao
Study Session on City‐
Owned Properties
Inventory and assess existing facilities and prepare a long‐
range planning report for three City‐owned properties
(including, but not limited to Blesch, Byrne, and Stocklemeir)
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy Yes
Mayor Wei RHNA related General
Plan Updates and
Rezoning
Review RHNA numbers. Look at strategies
for RHNA compliance including evaluating sites for
upzoning, identify Priority Housing Sites, update Housing
Element and complete Rezoning and General Plan
Amendments by September 2023.
Housing Yes
Mayor Wei Analyze Potential
Revenue Resources
Analyze potential revenue resources such as transient
occupancy tax, sales tax, property tax, utility users
tax, the City‐owned municipal water system, and potential
lease/rental income to address possible future financing
challenges
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy Yes, modified.
Councilmember Top 5 City Work Program Priorities
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Submitted by: Project Title Description Goal Existing CWP item?
Councilmember Top 5 City Work Program Priorities
Mayor Wei Study Session on City‐
Owned Properties
Inventory and assess existing facilities and prepare a
long‐range planning report including the Sports Center,
Monta Vista Recreation Center, Blackberry Farm Recreation
& Pool, properties such as Blesch, Byrne, and Stocklemeir
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy Yes, modified.
Mayor Wei Support the Unhoused Collaborate and fund jointly with West Valley Cities to find
workable supports for the Unhoused
Housing Yes, modified.
Mayor Wei Vision Zero Develop a Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan and hire
a consultant. The Plan will guide policies and programs
with the goal of eliminating fatalities on Cupertino
roadways. Special emphasis will be placed on routes
to, and streets surrounding, Cupertino schools.
Transportation Yes
Vice Mayor Mohan Vision Zero Develop a plan to enhance safety of students and traffic
patterns around schools in Cupertino
Transportation Yes
Vice Mayor Mohan Fiscal Procedures and
Policies Handbook
Develop the handbook to ensure standardization of
accounting, budget, investment, procurement policies,
procedures, rules and regulations.
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy No
Vice Mayor Mohan Student Internship
Program
Implement a program to provide internship opportunities for
high school and community college students.
Public Engagement and
Transparency
Yes
Vice Mayor Mohan Senior Services Develop a program to increase awareness of programs and
services for seniors; support alternative transportation for
seniors; address senior housing needs.
Public Engagement and
Transparency
Yes, "Senior Strategy"
Vice Mayor Mohan The Rise Improve engagement with stakeholders to ensure progress
with construction and reduce barriers.
Public Engagement and
Transparency
No
Councilmember
Fruen
Revise & Update Heart of
the City Special Area
1. Address effect of AB 2011 and build on Housing Element
goals to facilitate housing production in transit‐oriented
locations
2. Tailor permissible uses to revitalize local public‐facing
commercial uses
(retail/restaurant/entertainment/professional office, etc.)
Quality of Life No, old CWP item in 2018
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Submitted by: Project Title Description Goal Existing CWP item?
Councilmember Top 5 City Work Program Priorities
Councilmember
Fruen
New Bicycle‐Pedestrian
Plan
1. Design a new Bicycle‐Pedestrian Plan to expand on the
expired Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
2. Integreate Complete Streets concepts to create a better
interface between active transportation and VTA transit
systems
3. Bicycle and vehicular parking standards revision
Transportation No
Councilmember
Fruen
Dogs Off‐Leash Area
(DOLA) Programs
1. Transition pilot DOLA programs to a permanent program
with a staff level permitting process housed in Parks and Rec
2. Amenities for DOLA programs in City parks, including, but
not limited to water facilites for dogs, fencing, benches, etc.
Quality of Life Yes, modified.
Councilmember
Fruen
Council Governance
Reform Package
1. Revised Ethics Policy consistent with City response to the
Civil Grand Jury Report authorized on 2/21/2023
2. Investigate and report back on incidents of violations of
the Municipal Code and Ethics Policy relative to the Council‐
staff relationship cited in the Civil Grand Jury Report
Public Engagement and
Transparency
No
Councilmember
Fruen
Commission Governance
Reform Package
1. Revised Commissioner's Handbook to align it with Council
Procedures Manual
2. Investigate & report back on incidents of violations of the
Muni Code re: the Commission‐Staff relationship
3. Realignment of Commissioner terms of office
4. Establishment/revision of commissioner qualifications
Public Engagement and
Transparency
No
Councilmember
Moore
Budget Audit Audit the Budget and Budget Policies. Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy No
Councilmember
Moore
Whole City Policy Review Repeat the 2013 process of compiling and reviewing all City
Policies and provide recommendations/updates, e.g. Green
Purchasing, Property Acquisition
Public Engagement and
Transparency
No
Councilmember
Moore
Homelessness Jobs
Project and Transitional
Housing
Revisit for review and consider Transitional Housing Housing Yes, modified.
Councilmember
Moore
Privacy Screening and
Balconies Code
Muni Code: Privacy Screening and Balconies
Include Tree list update to be climate appropriate/native
Quality of Life No
Councilmember
Moore
Infrastructure
Assessment
City‐wide report on all infrastructure Quality of Life No
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