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APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING
At 4:02 p.m., Mayor Hung Wei called the Special City Council Meeting to order in the Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hung Wei, Vice Mayor Sheila Mohan, and Councilmembers Liang Chao, J.R.
Fruen and Kitty Moore. Absent: none.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1. Subject: Review Council Goals and priorities for the next two fiscal years (Fiscal Years
2023-2025)
Recommended Action: Consider Re-Affirming Council Goals and set new priorities for
the next two fiscal years (Fiscal Years 2023-2025)
Written communications for this item included a consultant presentation, emails to
Council, and the following desk items:
Staff Report Addendum 1
- Attachment G. Councilmember Top 5 Consolidated City Work Program Priorities
- Attachment H. Individual Councilmember Submissions for Top 5 City Work Program
Project List
Staff Report Addendum 2
- Attachment I. To Be Determined (TBD) List from October Items of Interest
- Attachment J. TBD List with Status Recommendations
FY 2022-2023 City Work Program Final Ranking
- Attachment K. Final Priority Ranking for Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
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City Manager Pamela Wu provided the purpose of the workshop and summarized the
team strategies and priorities established from the workshop held on February 1.
Consultants Dave Sykes and Mary Locey with Baker Tilly facilitated the workshop.
Mayor Wei opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Jennifer Griffin was concerned about maintaining the Heart of the City area and supported
preserving trees in general and along Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Connie Waters (on behalf of Louise Saadati) supported an operational budget allocation
for Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) amenities, including barriers, bag dispensers, benches,
and lighting.
Jahnavi Kumar (on behalf of Louise Saadati) supported allocating funds for Dog Off Leash
Area (DOLA) amenities, including barriers, bag dispensers, benches, and lighting.
Rhoda Fry supported a list of City-owned properties, enterprise funds to track spending,
upgrading I-280 as a scenic highway, replacing trees at Blackberry Farm and Golf Course,
maintaining infrastructure, permanent affordable housing; and was concerned about
Lehigh’s new aggregate plant business and converting the land into for-profit landfill.
Housing Commissioner Connie Cunningham (representing self) supported existing and
new BMR and ELI housing, a plan to eliminate roadway fatalities, agendizing progress at
the Rise, revitalizing the Heart of the City, preserving trees and planting native species, a
City tree list, a Council governance reform package, and approving the Housing Element.
Bicycle Pedestrian Commissioner Jennifer Shearin (representing self) supported Council
working together and was concerned that Vision Zero would not achieve real actionable
change; and supported a new bicycle and pedestrian plan and using the new Housing
Element traffic patterns to improve walking and biking in the City.
Lisa Warren was concerned about Council and staff working together for the community
and supported surveying resident needs when deliberating; and supported prioritizing
essential retail (not restaurant and entertainment), preserving tax dollars, and balancing
out retail and housing discussions.
Jean Bedord supported the earlier work plan process, was concerned about the challenges
of Covid, staff turnover, and past unrealistic work plans; and supported analyzing
potential revenue sources, studying City-owned properties and facilities, improving
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governance policies/procedures, and addressing senior housing for the aging population.
Mayor Wei closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers discussed their top five priority projects and participated in a ranked
voting process for consolidation into the City Work Program.
Mayor Wei re-opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Jennifer Griffin supported the workshop efforts and was concerned about the stressors of
local, state, and federal events and supported civic engagement.
Lisa Warren supported accelerating amendments to privacy screening and balconies in
the Code and the Planning Commission’s previous discussion to prioritize.
Jean Bedord supported the civilized and efficient workshop session, with clear priorities
and a realistic work program plan.
Mayor Wei closed the public comment period.
Council re-affirmed Council goals and set new priorities for the next two fiscal years (Fiscal
Years 2023-2025).
The facilitators created a workshop report containing a summary of the discussions which
is available in Exhibit A (attached).
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:51 p.m., Mayor Wei adjourned the Special City Council Meeting.
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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
March 2023
City of Cupertino
City Council Priority Setting and
Work Program Workshop
Held March 1, 2023
Exhibit A
City Council Priority Setting and Work Program Workshop
Table of Contents Baker Tilly
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Table of Contents
Workshop Report ................................................................................................................................ 1
Workshop Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1
Opening Comments ............................................................................................................................ 3
Establishing Priorities .......................................................................................................................... 4
Priority Setting .................................................................................................................................... 5
Developing the Work Program ............................................................................................................ 8
Wrap-up and Next Steps ................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix: Workshop Staff Report ...................................................................................................... 15
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Workshop Report
The City of Cupertino held a Council workshop on Wednesday, March 1, 2023,
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cupertino Community Hall. The workshop
provided an opportunity for Councilmembers to celebrate the Work Program
progress, advocate for priority projects of importance to them, and conduct
rank voting to establish the City’s Work Program for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25.
This report contains a summary of the results of the workshop session.
Dave Sykes (Special Advisor) and Mary Locey (Consulting Manager) with Baker
Tilly facilitated the workshop.
Workshop Overview
Objectives
• Celebrate recent progress on the Work Program
• Establish Council priorities for FY 2023-25
• Strengthen teamwork among Council and with staff
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Participants
City Council
Staff
• Pamula Wu, City Manager
• Matt Morley, Assistant City Manager
• Debra Nascimento, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
• Christopher Jensen, City Attorney
• Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
• Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director
• Benjamin Fu, Community Development Director
• Rachelle Sander, Parks and Recreation Director
• Chad Mosley, Acting Public Works Director
• Bill Mitchell, Chief Technology Officer
Agenda
• Welcome and call to order by the Mayor
• Public comments
• Review workshop agenda, purpose, and objectives
• Set the context for priority setting
• Review the City’s five overarching goals and Work Program
• Celebrate accomplishments
• Discuss and reach consensus on Council priorities
• Discuss staying on course with priorities
• Wrap up and next steps
Mayor
Hung Wei
Vice Mayor
Sheila Mohan
Councilmember
Liang Chao
Councilmember
J.R. Fruen
Councilmember
Kitty Moore
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Workshop Ground Rules
At the start of the workshop, the facilitator referenced the
ground rules, which were the same as during the February
governance workshop: to help the group have a successful
workshop.
• Assume good intent,
• Listen to understand,
• Seek consensus, and
• Focus on creating a positive path for all.
Bike Rack
The facilitator briefly noted that any items that were brought up but could not
be discussed today would be added to the “bike rack” for follow up or
discussion at another time. The following item was added to the bike rack
during the workshop.
• Set a process to bring new Work Program items to City Council.
Workshop Preparation
In preparation for the workshop, the facilitators discussed workshop objectives
with the City Manager and executive team. They prepared a PowerPoint
presentation along with other materials to guide discussions during the session.
Opening Comments
Mayor Wei convened the Council meeting and asked for the roll call. The Mayor
welcomed everyone and handed the meeting over to the City Manager for a
brief staff report.
City Manager Wu thanked Council members for their commitment to
developing the Work Program for the next two fiscal years. She noted that
Council and staff work together as a team to deliver results. She requested that
all directors and staff from her office attend to provide feedback and to answer
any questions about Work Program items. She explained that this is a
collaborative process and that the list of Work Program items established during
the workshop would be brought back to the Council for approval later. City
Manager Wu then turned the session over to the facilitators.
Having facilitated the February governance workshop, Dave reintroduced
himself and Mary. Dave noted that this priority setting workshop builds on the
February governance workshop and provides an opportunity for
Councilmembers to ask staff questions. He also pointed out that developing a
Work Program and priorities can be messy, and that is OK. The payoff is when
the Work Program and priorities translate into results for the community. Dave
then reviewed the workshop agenda, objectives, and ground rules for the
evening.
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Establishing Priorities
Dave opened the workshop with a slide showing the City’s mission statement,
which reads,
The mission of the City of Cupertino is to provide exceptional
service, encourage all members of the community to take
responsibility for one another, and support the values of
education, innovation, and collaboration.
Dave stated that the purpose of the workshop was not to revise or change the
mission statement, but he wanted to point out its useful as a reference point as
Councilmembers discuss priorities. He asked the Council if it still resonates with
them. All confirmed that the mission statement was still valid.
Context for Priorities
Dave provided a general overview of where management and staff spend their
time when providing local government services to the community. The pyramid
shown below represents the three main areas of work.
1. Foundation. The majority of staff time is spent on delivering the day-to-
day operations. This is the foundation of providing effective government
services to the community.
2. Major Projects. These are projects and initiatives that are currently
underway with a commitment from Council and staff. They generally
have a long-term delivery and are Work Program items that are
budgeted and being worked on by staff.
3. Council Priorities. These are items within or added to the Work
Program and are mostly worked on by upper management.
Dave highlighted a few takeaways, as summarized below.
• About 90% of staff time is committed to the first two layers (foundation
and major projects).
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• When developing Council priorities, it is important to achieve a balance
with the number of priorities and the number of managers on staff to
work on them. Having too many priorities can limit delivery and having
too many managers makes an organization top heavy.
Next, Dave presented a pie chart (shown below) that provides a perspective on
how managers (department heads, mid-managers) in a local government
typically allocate their time. The purpose was to illustrate that the majority of
time is committed to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and only a small
portion of their time is available for new initiatives. This is not specific to the
City of Cupertino and was created by Baker Tilly.
When a management position is added, it is done to ensure effective delivery of
day-to-day operations or management of a program. These are often the same
people who are assigned responsibility for special initiatives. Understanding
their availability puts into context their larger duties and the minimal amount of
time available to work on new initiatives.
Priority Setting
Dave briefly reviewed the priority setting process to prepare Council for the
work to be done during the workshop as shown below.
• Review and celebrate accomplishments,
• Discuss the workplan and five overarching goals,
• Discuss priorities,
• Rank top priority item for the year,
• Build consensus on the outcome, and
• Next steps (staff to develop the Work Program and align the budget to
accomplish the priorities).
Dave emphasized that having a collaborative and focused strategic plan is
necessary, otherwise government, similar to private companies, may flounder.
In turn, this can lead to a frustrated community.
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Unforseen challenges
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Having a condensed list of priorities will allow for successful completion and
delivery in the estimated timeframe. The slide that was shared with the group is
shown below.
Several projects and initiatives on the existing Work Program are expected to be
completed in FY 2022-23 as shown in the slide below. While some of these
items will be ongoing or require additional Work Program items, it is important
to reflect and celebrate the work accomplished.
Dave noted that by having the Work Program dashboard, which is accessible
online for the community, many interested parties can see the progress being
made. It serves as a commitment to the Work Program and a platform for
accountability on the items. The dashboard is regularly updated and can be
accessed at cupertino.org/cityworkprogram
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Work Program Items Expected to be Completed FY 2022-23
•5G Ordinance
•Artwork at the Library
Exhibits, Poetry, and Art Day
•Bicycle Facili�es
•Cuper�no Store Implementa�on
•Cybersecurity Public Educa�on
•Dogs Off Leash Area
Pilot Program
•Homeless Jobs Program
•Intergenera�onal Engagement
•Lawson Middle School Bikeway
•Senior Strategy
•Shu�le Bus Pilot Program
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Work Program Definition
Dave noted that the staff report for the workshop (see the appendix) detailed
the types of projects and initiatives that belong on the Work Program. He then
briefly reviewed the elements that define it, as follow.
• Establishes Council’s priorities for the next two fiscal years (FY 2023-24
and FY 2024-25).
• Provides guidance on high priority efforts that the Council would like to
be undertaken.
• Establishes priorities between the Council and executive staff in a
collaborative manner.
• Includes items that take significant staff effort and one or even two
years to complete.
• Weights Work Program items with workload to see meaningful results
over the two-year timeframe.
• Does not include elements of other programs, as noted below.
Dave indicated it is important that everyone understands the definition of what
should be considered a Work Program item to ensure that expectations are
clearly understood. He also stated that the Work Program items included in and
approved by Council provide direction to staff and a commitment to the
community to achieve results within the two-year period.
To eliminate double counting of some items on multiple lists, the following five
items are not on the Work Program. It was noted, however, that staff is working
on them and has committed to delivering these efforts.
• General Plan,
• Climate Action Plan,
• Housing Element,
• Parks Master Plan, and
• Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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Five Overarching Goals
In February 2020, the City Council adopted the five goals shown below.
Table 1. City of Cupertino’s Five Overarching Goals
Goal Definition
Public Engagement and
Transparency
• Creating and maintaining key conversations and interactions with the
Cupertino Community.
Transportation • Providing access to an efficient, safe, multimodal transportation system for
our community, and advocating for effective, equitable mass transit in the
greater region.
• Improving traffic flow and alleviating congestion.
Housing • Contributing meaningfully and in a balanced manner to the housing
inventory in support of our community needs, including affordable housing
(from extremely low-income to moderate-income level housing) and
addressing homelessness.
Sustainability and Fiscal
Strategy
• Continuing Cupertino’s commitment to building a sustainable and resilient
community for future generations.
Quality of Life • Furthering the health and well-being of all Cupertino community members
(air quality and noise, public safety, recreation, access to goods and
services).
Dave suggested to the Council that they reaffirm the goals. He asked if they are
still relevant or if adjustments were needed. Mayor Wei read aloud the goals
and definitions for the group. Councilmembers made some brief comments and
noted that the goals are generally fine as written. Mayor Wei acknowledged
that the Council affirmed the goals and handed the meeting back to Dave.
Developing the Work Program
In preparation for the workshop, staff thoroughly reviewed the existing 45 items
on the Work Program. For improved organization and reporting on projects,
initiatives, and priorities, staff proposed the following refinements:
• Remove completed items and those that are scheduled to be completed
this fiscal year.
• Move capital improvement plan (CIP) items to the existing CIP list.
• Remove items that fall under day-to-day operations.
This resulted in 19 remaining items. Then, each Councilmember was asked to
select their top five goals for the next two fiscal years (FY 2023 - 24 and
FY 2024 - 25). The five items could be from the list of 19 remaining Work
Program items or a new priority. This is detailed in the staff report (Appendix).
Each Councilmember was provided a sheet to list their top five and was asked to
return their sheet to the City Manager’s Office in advance of the workshop.
With a few overlaps, the Councilmembers identified 22 priority items for
discussion at the workshop, as shown in Table 2 below.
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Table 2. Projects Selected by Councilmembers
Council Goal Projects
Public Engagement and
Transparency
• City Policy Review, all policies
• Commission Governance Reform Package
Council Governance Reform Package
• Senior and Youth Engagement
• The Rise, construction related engagement with stakeholders
Transportation • New Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan
• Senior Services
• Vision Zero (Selected by three Councilmembers)
Housing • Homelessness Jobs Project and Transitional Housing
• Preserve Existing and Develop New Below Market Rate/Extremely Low Income
(BMR/ELI) Housing
• Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) related General Plan Update and
Rezoning
Sustainability and Fiscal
Strategy
• Analyze Potential Revenue Resources
• Budget Audit
• Fiscal Procedures and Policies Handbook
• Hold Study Session on City-Owned Properties (Selected by two Councilmembers)
Quality of Life • Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA) Programs
• Infrastructure Assessment
• Public Safety in Residential and Commercial Areas
• Privacy Screening and Balconies Code
• Revise and Update Heart of the City Special Area
• Student Internship Program
• Support the Unhoused
Advocating for Priorities
Dave provided a brief overview of the list and noted that this is a starting point
for discussion. He then provided the following instructions to start the
discussion. Each Councilmember would have five minutes, per the adopted
Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual (Section 8.8.3 Council Questions and
Deliberations) to describe and advocate for the five items they would like to
have on the Work Program. A general outline of the items advocated for by
each Councilmember is shown in Table 3 below.
Table 3. Councilmember Priority Discussion
Councilmember Items Advocated For
Mayor Wei • Create a strategy to analyze revenue; find new revenue
• Develop a policy and procedures handbook, as mentioned in Grand Jury Report*
• Develop and improve bike safety and bike path
• Prepare for AB 2011, affordable housing on commercially zoned property
• Continuing to address homelessness
Vice Mayor Mohan • Continue to develop Vision Zero, return to the original “Es” (engagement, equity,
engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement, and evaluation)
• Track progress on fiscal policies and procedures handbook developed by Moss Adams
and identified by Grand Jury
• Make enhancements to the student intern program
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Councilmember Items Advocated For
• Increase awareness of senior services, senior housing needs, and intergenerational
relationships
• Reduce barriers for The Rise project
Councilmember
Chao
• Continue to define process for dogs off leash areas (DOLA)
• Preserve market rate housing
• Enhance public safety
• Finalize and implement Vision Zero
• Focus on senior and youth engagement
Councilmember
Fruen
• Develop a government reform package (was noted in response to Grand Jury)
• Convert DOLA from pilot program to a resident/community application process
• Merge bike program with Vision Zero
• Redesign our vision for the City in response to AB 2011
• Review and update privacy screening
Councilmember
Moore
• Review all City policies for updates
• Conduct an infrastructure assessment
• Update privacy screening
• Update tree lists
• Move DOLA to CIP, asked if DOLA still fits in as a Work Program item
*Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury, A House Divided: Cupertino City Council and City Staff, December 2022.
City Manager Wu addressed Councilmember Moore’s question about DOLA
remaining on the Work Program by stating that more direction is needed from
Council and funding needs to be established before it becomes a day-to-day
process.
Dave then asked the City Manager and staff if the list and items mentioned by
the Councilmembers is a workable list. He also asked whether the list was
balanced or concentrated in one or more departments and whether there were
any concerns with expectations or delivery.
City Manager Wu provided the following observations:
• Two-Year Process. The Work Program is viewed as a two-year cycle for
budget planning and to allow time to complete and delivery the items. It
is reviewed with Council each year to add or drop items; however, the
full process as being done at the workshop occurs every two years.
• Workload.
o Many departments are still suffering from vacancies and staffing
turnovers.
o The Housing Element is the top priority for the Community
Development Department. Once it is finished, the department
can pick up additional projects.
o The Administrative Services Department, which oversees
finance and personnel, is overwhelmed with budget preparation
and recruitments.
o Some items may require more staff time than is currently
available.
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• Clarification and Expectations.
o Staff desires clarity on items for them to effectively commit and
deliver what is expected.
o Some items on the list are already being worked on by staff.
o Moss Adams is working on the internal audit.
o Senior services and youth engagement may need to be two
items.
City Manager Wu then invited the department heads to provide feedback or to
obtain additional information on the items as noted below.
• Parks and Recreation Director Sanders
o A senior survey is going live March through April. Results should
be ready to share in June. The department is currently
performing what was identified in the current Work Program.
o The department has started offering generational programs.
o DOLA Phase II trials are continuing and the department is seeing
a greater response and working through the process.
• Administrative Services Director Alfaro
o Internal policies are being created, with anticipated completion
by the end of June. Then, training will be conducted on the
policies.
o The current student internship program covers high school
students. Is the current request for expanding it to colleges?
o Reviewing policies with Moss Adams.
o Working through the items from the audit report.
• Public Works Director Mosley
o Working on Vision Zero. The department is committed to
finishing it this calendar year.
o Supporting and reviewing alternative transportation for seniors,
the current shuttle offers senior rates and provides
transportation to Kaiser. The department is working with the
hospital to set up services there.
o Current bike plan has several projects in the works. It can
remain on the Work Program, but staff will not have capacity
until FY 2024-25.
o Need clarification on what infrastructure assessment Council is
looking for.
• Community Development Director Fu
o Ongoing relationships and conversations with other cities to
address affordable housing needs.
o Making progress on the RENA update and hope to have it
finished in January 2024.
o Need clarification on the homeless jobs and training and
transitional item.
o Need to review and prepare to address the AB 2011 impacts to
the community.
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Chief Technology Officer Mitchell
o Met with Sheriff’s Department to secure license plate
recognition cameras and reviewing where to locate them. Have
budgeted for 20 cameras that should be in the field and
operational this summer.
o Ready to launch the revised internship program.
Dave summarized staff’s comments noting that some items previously
mentioned by the Council are already being worked on. With that in mind,
Council may want to vote on other items.
Rank Voting
Dave turned the Council’s attention to the remaining 22 items and asked
Council if anything was missing. The Councilmembers spoke about several items
and the following five were added to the list:
• Make I-280 a scenic highway.
• Create a real estate policy for City-owned parcels and property.
• Defer retention flow to refill Blackberry Farms pond.
• Conduct a recycled water feasibility study.
• Update the tree lists to include California friendly and drought tolerant
species and list for development on private property.
Dave then reviewed the process for each Councilmember to vote for their top
ten items and, if they wanted to vote on one of the new items, to write it on the
sheet. Each Councilmember marked an “x” next to the ten items they wanted
on the Work Program.
The group took a 30-minute break to have dinner while staff tallied the Council’s
selections.
The Results
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. and the results of the rank voting were
distributed and are reflected in Table 4 below.
Table 4. Rank Voting Results
Project Title Goal Votes
Vision Zero Transportation 5
Tree List Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 4
Public Safety in both residential/commercial areas Quality of Life 3
Senior Services and Youth Engagement Public Engagement and Transparency 3
Dogs off-Leash Area (DOLA) Programs Quality of Life 3
Recycled Water Feasibility Study Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 3
Preserve existing and develop new BMR/ELI housing Housing 2
Study Session on City-Owned Properties Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 2
RHNA related General Plan Updates and Rezoning Housing 2
The Rise: construction stakeholder engagement Public Engagement and Transparency 2
Revise and update Heart of the City Special Area Quality of Life 2
Council Governance Reform Package Public Engagement and Transparency 2
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Project Title Goal Votes
Commission Governance Reform Package Public Engagement and Transparency 2
Whole City Policy Review Public Engagement and Transparency 2
Homelessness Jobs Project and Transitional Housing Housing 2
Privacy Screening and Balconies Code Quality of Life 2
Pond repurposing at Blackberry Farm Quality of Life 2
Analyze Potential Revenue Resources Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 1
Support the Unhoused Housing 1
Fiscal Procedures and Policies Handbook Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 1
New Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan Transportation 1
Budget Audit Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 1
Real Estate Purchasing Policy Sustainability and Fiscal Strategy 1
280 Scenic Highway Quality of Life 1
Student Internship Program Public Engagement and Transparency 0
Infrastructure Assessment Quality of Life 0
City Manager Wu briefly reviewed the results of the 26 items and recommended
grouping the list into the following three categories:
• Top priority – items receiving three or more votes
• Medium priority – items receiving two votes
• Low priority – items receiving one vote
She noted that two items on the list had zero votes and sought direction from
the Council if they should remain on the Work Program or be dropped. She also
stated that staff would need to have a description of the items added during the
workshop that made the list.
A conversation ensued about the tree list, which received four votes (making it a
top priority). Assistant City Manager Morley offered to define the Work Program
as updating the street tree lists and trees for development projects and return
to Council with details for an urban forest project that would include the
resources needed and a cost estimate.
City Manager Wu asked for clarification on the public safety item, which was on
the previous Work Program and ranked as a top priority with three votes for the
new Work Program. Chief Technology Officer Mitchell noted that the license
plate readers will be deployed in the summer and the neighborhood watch
program will also be deployed. He then confirmed that he would explore and
review best practices of neighboring jurisdictions and return to Council for
consideration.
City Manager Wu then asked to delay the privacy screening item until the
Community Development Department finishes the Housing Element.
Councilmembers Moore and Fruen noted that with the ongoing development
projects, privacy screening is becoming a problem and should be addressed
sooner. City Manager Wu responded that staff will try to address next year.
The Council then discussed the two items that did not receive any votes and by
a straw vote, decided to remove them from the Work Program.
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Staying on Track
Dave then returned to the presentation and reviewed best practices for staying
on track with the priorities. Staff will return to Council to approve the Work
Program on March 21. Once approved, staff is committed to deliver the items
on the Work Program.
To stay on track, there should be regular progress reporting and new items
should be put on hold until the next goal setting cycle or mid-cycle in the two-
year budget process. Dave reviewed the slide below for when the Work
Program may need to be adjusted.
City Manager Wu thanked the Council for selecting the Work Program items and
noted that staff takes these items seriously with a commitment to deliver within
two years. Staff will continue to keep the dashboard updated for the Council
and community to review the progress being made.
Wrap-up and Next Steps
To conclude the workshop, Dave explained that Baker Tilly
would prepare this summary report. Next steps include the City
Manager returning to Council for adoption of the Work
Program. Then, the City Manager and staff will operationalize
the priorities.
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Appendix: Workshop Staff Report
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: March 1, 2023
Subject
Review Council Goals and priorities for the next two fiscal years (Fiscal Years 2023-2025)
Recommended Action
Consider Re-Affirming Council Goals and set new priorities for the next two fiscal years
(Fiscal Years 2023-2025)
Background
The Council maintains a City Work Program as a two-year effort, revisiting on an
annual basis to adjust and redirect efforts. This work program provides guidance on
high priority efforts that the Council would like undertaken. Typically Work Program
items take significant staff effort and one or even two years to complete. Normal daily
operations encompass approximately 90 percent of city staff time, with variations from
department to department depending on many influencing factors. By establishing the
Work Program in a collaborative manner, weighing workloads and Work Program
items, staff is better able to communicate where there is capacity and the Council is
better able to see meaningful results over the two-year timeframe.
Established Council Priorities
In February 2020, the City Council adopted a number of goals to provide a framework
for City priorities and to guide annual development of the Work Program. The
priorities include:
Public Engagement and Transparency
o Creating and maintaining key conversations and interactions with the
Cupertino Community.
Transportation
o Providing access to an efficient, safe multi-modal transportation system for
our community, and advocating for effective, equitable mass transit in the
greater region.
Improving Traffic Flow and Alleviating Congestion
Housing
o Contributing meaningfully and in a balanced manner to the housing
inventory in support of our community needs, including affordable housing
(from extremely low-income to moderate-income level housing) and
addressing homelessness.
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
o Continuing Cupertino’s commitment to building a sustainable and resilient
community for future generations.
Quality of Life
o Furthering the health and well-being of all Cupertino community members.
Air Quality and Noise
Public Safety
Recreation
Access to Goods and Services
The five priorities in this list help to focus the Work Program items and ensure that the
work efforts remain aligned with expressed priorities. As part of the Work Program
exercise, it is a good idea to re-affirm that these five priorities remain relevant.
Defining a Work Program Item
Staff recommends the following guidance for Work Program items:
Timelines are finite in nature, with an expectation of completion within the next
two fiscal years.
The items are unique to the Work Program and not duplicated in other funded
efforts. For example, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects should be
tracked in that program. Similarly, the Housing Element is a major project with
a finite term, but because the Housing Element update is required by state law, it
should fall into the regular budgeted workload and not be captured as a Work
Program item.
The Work Program is not an all-inclusive wish list, but rather a concise list that
has undergone significant prioritization efforts by the Council.
The Work Program should not include elements of other programs, such as the
General Plan, Housing Element, Climate Action Plan, etc. as advancing each of
these is a part of daily operations.
Staff Capacity to Deliver Work Program Items
As noted above, staff allocates a significant amount of resources to delivering daily
services. Descriptions of this workload can be found in the City’s Operating Budget. It is
important to note that the operating capacity for departments does include room to
advance episodic administrative priorities that may on occasion raise to the level of
Council attention. These efforts are guided by the department directors and the City
Manager to ensure high performance in the delivery of service to the public and are part
of the administrative duties assigned to the City Manager.
The need to deliver on daily services leaves a finite capacity for additional projects. And
in some departments, like Community Development, where the Housing Element is a
significant body of work on its own, there may be no capacity for additional work items.
Given the large number of outstanding efforts already in play, staff recommends
minimizing the addition of Work Program items. The process outlined below supports a
movement in that direction. Staff looks forward to developing the Work Program in an
interactive partnership with the Council based on the structure outlined in this report.
Current Work Program
Recently the Council received information on the current Work Program status. That
information can be found on the dashboard at cupertino.org/cityworkprogram. A list of
Work Program items can be found as Attachment A. The current program consists of 38
items. Eleven items on the work program are complete or scheduled for completion this
fiscal year (Attachment B).
In order to adapt to a changing focus, staff recommends a series of refinements to the
current Work Program.
Exclude six CIP projects from the Work Program. This will save redundant
tracking efforts yet still provides Council ongoing information through the CIP
dashboard.
Shift the work program item Support for the Unhoused to the annual operating
budget discussion for program definition and funding needs as a needed
ongoing effort.
Remove three items (Quarries, Student Internship Program, and Hybrid
Meetings) from the work program as they are either operational or obsolete.
Each of the refinements above are further addressed in Attachment C.
The current Work Program of 38 items becomes a refined program of 19 items
(Attachment D) when accounting for the modifications noted above and capturing the
projects forecast for completion by the end of this fiscal year.
Drift to Operational
Over the years, some City Work Program items have become ongoing operational
projects for staff. These items increase staff workload and require ongoing funding in
order to continue the project. The following are examples of current or past Work
Program items that have become operational.
Homeless Jobs Program
Housing Program for De Anza College Students
DOLA
All Inclusive Playground
Use of Athletic Fields in Parks
Staff does their best to absorb increased workload with existing resources, however,
over time operating budget adjustments may become necessary.
Stepping Through This Year’s Process
Staff has a specific structure in mind for the Study Session on March 1. The conversation
would begin with re-affirmation of the priorities through a facilitated discussion.
Council should review the priorities and be prepared to discuss any interest they have in
making adjustments.
As a second step, staff recommends a fresh look at the Work Program, rebuilding the list
from scratch. To achieve this, each Councilmember should provide a selection of five of
their priority items for consideration and submittal to staff via email using the form
provided as Attachment F. Staff will consolidate the selections and provide the list as an
addendum to the agenda item and this report prior to the Study Session, providing time
for each Councilmember to review and prioritize. At the Study Session, a facilitator
from Baker Tilley will lead us through a consensus building prioritization process based
on these identified priorities. Please return the form (Attachment F) to Debra
Nascimento by 5:00 pm on February 22.
As individual Councilmembers contemplate their five Work Program items, each could
include items that remain on the current Work Program or select items that have not yet
been considered. Staff is aware of several additional Work Program items that may be
candidates for inclusion, including:
Urban Forest – Public Works
Recycled Water Feasibility Study – Public Works
Update to Sister City and Friendship City Policy – City Manager’s Office
Public Art – Role of Fine Art Commission, and establish policies and procedures.
Naming of Public Facilities Policy
Staff from each department will be present at the Study Session to answer high level
questions and provide insight into workload capacity. By making this an iterative
process with both Council and staff input, we hope to establish a Work Program that can
see meaningful progress over time. Ultimately, the consensus Work Program will be
placed on a future Council Agenda for adoption and will inform any operating budget
requests necessary to deliver on the program, setting up that conversation through the
annual budget process.
Public Outreach
The City Council Retreat and subsequent Council meeting, as well as ongoing input the
Council receives from the public, are the source of engagement for this year’s Work
Program. In past years staff and Commissions have recommended items for
consideration. Due to the designed two-year cycle for the work program and the
significant size of the current list and the desire to make meaningful progress on the
included items without adding to the backlog, these steps were foregone this year.
Attachments:
A. FY 2022-23 City Work Program
B. FY 2022-23 City Work Program Items Completion List
C. Removed Work Program Items – Proposed
D. Refined Work Program Items
E. Select Notable Large Projects – Staff Level
F. Form - Councilmember Top 5 Work Program Items
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
1
Consider options to develop ELI and
BMR housing units for
Developmentally Disabled
individuals on City-owned property
along Mary Avenue as well as the
County-owned Outback Steakhouse
location
-Consider strategies to preserve
existing BMR units
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Housing
Commission
Identify ways to build ELI and BMR units for
developmentally disabled. Investigate additional sites
for BMR or ELI housing.
Large 250,000 250,000 Planning
Commission
Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
1
Lawrence Mitty Park Implementation
Plan
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Development project for Lawrence Mitty will be
included in the CIP. Programming, Outreach, & Design
with outreach expected to start by Q3 FY 21-22.
Medium 5,430,000 5,430,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 1. Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
1
Memorial Park Improvements
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Parks and
Recreation Commission
(Also Part of CIP)
Implement projects for Memorial Park improvements
including:
1. Memorial Park - Pond Repurposing
2. Memorial Park - Amphitheater Improvements
3. Memorial Park - Specific Plan Design
Large 4,650,000 4,650,000 Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 1. Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
4
Homeless Jobs Program
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Housing
Commission
Create a jobs program for up to 2 individuals for 6
months.
Medium 200,000 200,000 Housing
Comission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
A-1
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
4
10455 Torre Avenue Improvements
Programming & Feasibility
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Program, plan, and build facility improvements,
including seismic, utility and ADA upgrades, for the long-
term use of this facility. The scope of work will include
public outreach, programming, planning, design, and
construction.
Large 3,000,000 3,000,000 Public Works Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
2. Improve Public
Health and Safety
6
Dogs Off Leash Area (DOLA)
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Parks and
Recreation Commission
Standardize the process to create DOLA trial programs,
with no more than two trials running at a time. Respond
and evaluate community-driven DOLA proposals to
implement additional DOLAs throughout the City. Two
new trials should start as soon as feasible, and the new
trial should last about 6 months unless the trial is
adjacent to an athletic field or playground or there are
other unexpected considerations.
Large 5,000 5,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
6
Seismic Retrofits and Upgrades to
Existing City Hall (formerly
"Investigate Alternatives to City Hall")
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Examine seismic retrofits, upgrades, and remodels to
existing City Hall. Remove allocations from budget to a
new City Hall.
Large 500,000 500,000 Public Works Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
2. Improve Public
Health and Safety
6
Study Session on City-Owned
Properties
Added at April 5 Council Meeting
Inventory and assess existing facilities and prepare a
long-range planning report for three City-owned
properties (Blesch, Byrne, and Stocklemeir)
Medium 90,000
($25k for feasibility
study and $65k for
long range plan.)
90,000
($25k for feasibility
study and $65k for
long range plan.)
Planning
Commission
Public Works
CMO
Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
A-2
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
6
Support for the Unhoused
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Councilmember Proposal
Formulate a City plan to leverage County resources and
advocate for funding to address the issue of the
unhoused and how to provide services in as effective a
manner as possible with the resources available. A
specific plan would be generated which includes
consideration and recommendations for:
- Work with the County and relevant agencies to
promote facility development with supportive services.
With non-profit organization partnership, assist the
County to identify space and a plan for supportive
space with an ultimate aim to provide a pathway to
permanent sustained housing would be made.
- Funding strategy. This would require significant
resources, but the social costs of not addressing this
growing issue are more significant. With grant money
and possible private partnerships available, the
deliverable here would be to provide the City, in
partnership with the County, with actionable
recommendations for securing financial support for this
program.
- Make significant attempt to align with the SCC
roadmap
Large 300,000 300,000 Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
6
Vision Zero
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Bike Ped
Commission
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.
Medium 80,000
(Evaluation of the
City's needs over
the course of the
year have revealed
that a budget
allocation will be
necessary to hire a
consultant to assist
with completing the
rollout of the Vision
Zero program.)
80,000
(Evaluation of the
City's needs over the
course of the year
have revealed that
a budget allocation
will be necessary to
hire a consultant to
assist with
completing the
rollout of the Vision
Zero program.)
Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 3. Improve
Connectivity
4. Enhance
Mobility
A-3
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
11
RHNA related General Plan updates
and rezoning (Housing Element)
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Review preliminary RHNA numbers. Look at strategies for
RHNA compliance including evaluating sites for
potential upzoning, and jobs-housing ratio and statistics.
Identify Priority Housing sites, update Housing Element
and complete rezoning by September 2023.
Consider Heart of the City Items from 2019-20 Work
Program as appropriate:
Amend the Heart of the City Specific Plan:
1) For clarifications to the minimum street side setback
requirements
2) To review street tree requirements to allow larger
trees, increase diversity of tree type and encourage
drought-tolerant and native tree types
3) Update sections such as transit corridors in the City
4) Maintain existing setbacks and consider minimum
retail percentage to maintain a commercial strip
Large 1,070,000 1,070,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
11
Student Internship Program
Councilmember Proposal
Implement a trial student summer internship program
with the City of Cupertino. Initial year will be on a limited
basis. If approved, applications will be sought for one-,
two- or three-week internships during the summer, with
applications to be released in mid-July. Internships will
be project-focused, with participating City departments
asked to identify a specific project or projects that a
student intern can undertake. The internships will have a
common start date, and include an orientation, group
activities and exit interviews.
Alternatively, if the time and resources do not permit the
City to run a trial program in the upcoming summer of
the fiscal year (i.e., Summer 2022), Council may form a
subcommittee to share practices for student internships,
and to bring a report back to Council at the end of
Summer 2022 with recommendations as part of the
initiation of a student internship program in Summer
2023.
Medium 15,000 15,000 Teen
Commission
Administrative
Services
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
9. Support
Education
13
5G Ordinance
Planning Commission Proposal
Adopt regulations based on aesthetics.Medium 0 0 Public Works Quality of Life 7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
A-4
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
14
Cupertino Store Implementation
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Implement the Cupertino Store plan. This would include
identifying a location if one is not identified in fiscal year
2021-2022. With some help from the Fine Arts
Commission for some of the items with art designed by
community members, items would be designed and
selected for the store, for sale to the public, and also
available for exchange purposes for formal delegations
to and from the City, with an at-cost charge structure for
the latter purposes. For the 2022-2023 FY, the Cupertino
store will be online only. Staff will present a plan to the
Council on item selection and art design selection.
Large 150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately
$120,000 for design,
operation,
maintenance of the
online Cupertino
Store. This could
vary depending on
whether the website
is operated and
maintained in-
house, or via a thrird-
party vendor.
Merchandize cost is
estimated at an
additonal $30,000.)
150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately
$120,000 for design,
operation,
maintenance of the
online Cupertino
Store. This could
vary depending on
whether the website
is operated and
maintained in-
house, or via a thrird-
party vendor.
Merchandize cost is
estimated at an
additonal $30,000.)
Fine Arts
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
14
Review and Update General Plan
(GP) and Municipal Code
Current City Work Program Item
Also proposed to continue by
Planning Commission
1. Amend General Plan & Municipal Code & zoning
code to provide objective standards as identified in
2019/2020 evaluation.
2. Re-evaluate the Heart of the City Specific Plan for
sections of the plan that could be clarified and
updated easily with objective standards.
Large 500,000 500,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 1. Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
3. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
14
Senior Strategy
Current City Work Program Item
Address the needs of seniors in collaboration with the
City Council and Commissions. Needs to address
include technology resources, housing, food supply,
transportation, and mental and physical health and
wellbeing. Administer a second in-depth senior survey to
learn about senior needs (including aging in place and
elder financial abuse).
Medium 69,000 69,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
8. Embrace
Diversity
A-5
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
17
Integrated Plan for Community
Engagement
Councilmember Proposal
Create Integrated Plan and Database for Community
Engagement so that we do no start from scratch with
each project. The plan should include all possible
outreach channels, traditional media, newspaper,
including Chinese and other languages, City Channel,
the Scene, social media and influencers. community
leaders, community groups, HOAs, block leader
programs, Chamber and other business groups etc.
Explore the possibility for Library and Community
Engagement Commission so that the Library
Commission could help review and update this plan as
needed.
Extra-Large 30,000
(Additional budget
may be required to
implement the plan
once it is
completed as it
may require
additional printing,
mailing, translation,
etc.)
30,000
(Additional budget
may be required to
implement the plan
once it is completed
as it may require
additional printing,
mailing, translation,
etc.)
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
12. Ensure a
Responsive
Govenment
18
Lehigh and Stevens Creek Quarry
Current City Work Program Item
Monitor and report on Lehigh and Stevens Creek
Quarries. Utilize IOT sensors to measure noise,
particulate, and pollution levels at Lehigh and Stevens
Creek Quarry.
Medium 478,050
(Includes
$62,500 for
noise and pollution
monitoring
and $415,550
for legal fees)
478,050
(Includes $62,500 for
noise and pollution
monitoring and
$415,550 for legal
fees)
TICC Public Works/
Innovation
Technology
Quality of Life 10. Preserve the
Environment
19
Bicycle Facilities
Bike Ped Commission Proposal
Increase the inventory of bicycle facilities and
amenities, such as bike racks, citywide.
Medium 50,000 50,000 Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 4. Enhance
Mobility
19
Municipal Water System
Current City Work Program Item
To analyze and recommend options for the continued
operation of the system currently and at the end of
lease with San Jose Water Company in September 2024.
Medium 150,000 150,000 Public Works Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
11. Ensure Fiscal
Seld Reliance
21
Development Accountability
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Analyze methods to limit the implementation timeline for
entitled/future projects and encourage development.
Monitor implementation of development agreements
and conditions of approval. Review and establish
accountability in the project approval process.
Medium 10,000 10,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
21
Electrification Study
Staff Proposal
Sustainability Commission Proposal
Conduct public outreach, policy research, and
coordinate with regional efforts to develop policy
options for electrification of Cupertino's buildings and
transportation systems.
Medium 50,000 50,000 Sustainability
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategic
10. Preserve the
Environment
A-6
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
21
Residential and Mixed-Use
Residential Design Standards
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Create objective design standards for residential and
mixed-use residential projects, including ensuring
adequate buffers from neighboring low-density
residential development.
Medium 240,000 240,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 1. Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
7. Ensure
Attractive
21
Blackberry Farm Golf Course Needs
Assessment
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Determine short-term and long-term improvements to
the golf course and amenities.
Medium 100,000
(Additional funding
required for public
outreach
measures.)
100,000
(Additional funding
required for public
outreach measures.)
Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
25
Community Engagement on
Alternative Transportation and
Parking
Library Commission Proposal
Educate and encourage resident use of alternative
transportation to the Library. Install signage to point to
overflow parking at Eaton Elementary school.
Medium 12,000 12,000 Library
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency/
Transportation
4. Enhance
Mobility
25
Visitor Center
Councilmember Proposal
Develop an online visitor center/guide so that visitors to
Cupertino know where to go. Ideally a (digital) map to
identify locations to visit or for photo ops to post on
social media.
Medium 0
(40,000 for an online
visitor center on
hold until staffing
resources are
allocated)
0
(40,000 for an online
visitor center on
hold until staffing
resources are
allocated)
Economic
Development
Committee
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
27
Analyze Potential Revenue Measures
Staff Proposal
Analyze potential revenue measures, such as transient
occupancy tax, sales tax, property tax, and utility users
tax, to address possible future financing challenges.
Medium 50,000 50,000 Administrative
Services
Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
11. Ensure Fiscal
Self Reliance
27
Artwork at the Library/Exhibits/Poetry
and Art Day
Library Commission Proposal
Collaborate with groups such as the Fine Arts
Commission and Cupertino Poet Laureate to display
artwork, including exhibits, at the Library.
Exhibits could potentially be around the library and in
the new programming space. Examples could be
potential galleries, a poetry/art show, cultural
documents and artifacts, or other fascinating exhibits.
Small 10,000 10,000 Library
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 9. Support
Education
A-7
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
27
Hybrid Meeting for City Council and
Commission Meetings
Councilmember Proposal
Develop policy and infrastrcture to allow hybrid
meetings for both City Council, Commission meetings
and future community workshops. This allows seniors,
caretakers, parents with young children to participate
and speak.
Small 15,000 15,000 Innovation
Technology
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
12. Ensure a
Responsive
Govenment
27
Lawson Middle School Bikeway
Staff Proposal
Retain consultant to prepare feasibility study which will
evaluate alternatives that provide a separated bike
path for students riding to Lawson Middle School.
Feasibility cost will be $40,000.
Medium 40,000 40,000 Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 3. Improve
Connectivity
4. Enhance
Mobility
31
Cybersecurity Public Education
Technology Information and
Communications Commission
Proposal
Provide education on cybersecurity to City residents,
guests and businesses.
Small 7,500 7,500 TICC Innovcation
Technology
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
31
Housing Programs for De Anza
College Students
Previous City Work Program Item
Housing Commission Proposal
Continue participation in De Anza College’s student
housing assistance program.
Medium 25,000 25,000 Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
9. Support
Education
31
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
Staff Proposal
Public Safety Commission Proposal
Research best practices for safe gun storage from
neighboring jurisdictions. Adopt safe gun storage
ordinance to increase public safety for residents.
Large 12,000 12,000 Public Safety
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Quality of Life 2. Improve Public
Health and Safety
31
Shuttle Bus Pilot Program
Implementation
Current City Work Program Item
Community shuttle bus 18-month pilot program to
increase connectivity throughout the City, nearby
medical locations, and Caltrain in Sunnyvale. Explore
complimentary opportunities to expand into other cities.
Large 1,750,000 1,750,000 Public Works Transportation 4. Enhance
Mobility
35
Intergenerational Engagement
Councilmember Proposal
Many seniors have a wealth of lifelong experiences.
Many teens do not have grandparents nearby. Activities
cross generations could benefit both. Schools could
engage seniors in the community to attend school open
house or serve as volunteers, such as reading partners.
Large 20,000 20,000 Teen
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
8. Embrace
Diversity
A-8
Attachment A
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
35
License Plate Readers
Public Safety Commission Proposal
Technology Information and
Communications Commission
Proposal
1. Research Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
systems
2. Research state laws, privacy concerns, and
regulations related to ALPR
3. Compare fixed location, mobile (in-car), and
portable (trailer ALPRs)
4. Identify outreach and engagement strategies used by
other jurisdictions using ALPR
5. Assess locations for fixed ALPR in Cupertino
6. Estimate ALPR costs for installation, monitoring, and
maintenance
(Consider: Cameras, LPR, Safe-Exchange Zone, Pilot
cameras in a residential areas, and commercial
developments
Research best practices from other similar jurisdictions)
7. In partnership with the County Sheriff, install ALPR
devices for the automated detection of license plates.
This data will only be for official law enforcement
purposes, including identifying stolen or wanted
vehicles, stolen license plates and missing persons. It
may also be used to gather information related to
active warrants, homeland security, electronic
surveillance, suspect interdiction, and stolen property
recovery.
Large 60,000 initial and
50,000 annually
(Estimated 20
cameras at $2,500
based on City of
Saratoga and City
of Los Altos Hills
contracts with
approximately
$10,000 installation
costs)
60,000 initial and
50,000 annually
(Estimated 20
cameras at $2,500
based on City of
Saratoga and City
of Los Altos Hills
contracts with
approximately
$10,000 installation
costs)
Public Safety
Commission/
TICC
City Manager's
Office/
Innovation
Technology
Quality of Life 2. Improve Public
Health and Safety
35
Sign Ordinance Update
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Update existing provisions, particularly in the temporary
sign regulations.
Small 25,000 25,000 Planning
Commission
City Attorney
Office /
Community
Development
Quality of Life
35
Youth Who Work
Councilmember Proposal
Encourage more youth and young adults in schools to
work and also help small businesses to reduce the
burden caused higher minimum wages. For example,
the City could provide $2/hour to compensate local
small businesses.
Large 0
($70,000 on hold
until staffing
resources are
allocated)
0
($70,000 on hold
until staffing
resources are
allocated)
Economic
Development
Committee
City Manager's
Office
Quality of Life 6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
A-9
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
4
Homeless Jobs Program
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Housing
Commission
Create a jobs program for up to 2 individuals for 6
months.
Medium 200,000 200,000 Housing
Comission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8. Embrace
Diversity
6
Dogs Off Leash Area (DOLA)
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Parks and
Recreation Commission
Standardize the process to create DOLA trial programs,
with no more than two trials running at a time. Respond
and evaluate community-driven DOLA proposals to
implement additional DOLAs throughout the City. Two
new trials should start as soon as feasible, and the new
trial should last about 6 months unless the trial is
adjacent to an athletic field or playground or there are
other unexpected considerations.
Large 5,000 5,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 5. Ensure a
Balanced
Community
13
5G Ordinance
Planning Commission Proposal
Adopt regulations based on aesthetics.Medium 0 0 Public Works Quality of Life 7. Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
14
Cupertino Store Implementation
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Implement the Cupertino Store plan. This would include
identifying a location if one is not identified in fiscal year
2021-2022. With some help from the Fine Arts
Commission for some of the items with art designed by
community members, items would be designed and
selected for the store, for sale to the public, and also
available for exchange purposes for formal delegations
to and from the City, with an at-cost charge structure for
the latter purposes. For the 2022-2023 FY, the Cupertino
store will be online only. Staff will present a plan to the
Council on item selection and art design selection.
Large 150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately
$120,000 for design,
operation,
maintenance of the
online Cupertino
Store. This could
vary depending on
whether the website
is operated and
maintained in-
house, or via a thrird-
party vendor.
Merchandize cost is
estimated at an
additonal $30,000.)
150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately
$120,000 for design,
operation,
maintenance of the
online Cupertino
Store. This could
vary depending on
whether the website
is operated and
maintained in-
house, or via a thrird-
party vendor.
Merchandize cost is
estimated at an
additonal $30,000.)
Fine Arts
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
6. Support Vibrant
and Mixed-Use
Businesses
FY 2022-2023 City Work Program Items Expected to be Completed this FY
Attachment B
B-1
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
FY 2022-2023 City Work Program Items Expected to be Completed this FY
14
Senior Strategy
Current City Work Program Item
Address the needs of seniors in collaboration with the
City Council and Commissions. Needs to address
include technology resources, housing, food supply,
transportation, and mental and physical health and
wellbeing. Administer a second in-depth senior survey to
learn about senior needs (including aging in place and
elder financial abuse).
Medium 69,000 69,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
8. Embrace
Diversity
19
Bicycle Facilities
Bike Ped Commission Proposal
Increase the inventory of bicycle facilities and
amenities, such as bike racks, citywide.
Medium 50,000 50,000 Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 4. Enhance
Mobility
27
Artwork at the Library/Exhibits/Poetry
and Art Day
Library Commission Proposal
Collaborate with groups such as the Fine Arts
Commission and Cupertino Poet Laureate to display
artwork, including exhibits, at the Library.
Exhibits could potentially be around the library and in
the new programming space. Examples could be
potential galleries, a poetry/art show, cultural
documents and artifacts, or other fascinating exhibits.
Small 10,000 10,000 Library
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 9. Support
Education
27
Lawson Middle School Bikeway
Staff Proposal
Retain consultant to prepare feasibility study which will
evaluate alternatives that provide a separated bike
path for students riding to Lawson Middle School.
Feasibility cost will be $40,000.
Medium 40,000 40,000 Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 3.Improve
Connectivity
4. Enhance
Mobility
31
Cybersecurity Public Education
Technology Information and
Communications Commission
Proposal
Provide education on cybersecurity to City residents,
guests and businesses.
Small 7,500 7,500 TICC Innovcation
Technology
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
31
Shuttle Bus Pilot Program
Implementation
Current City Work Program Item
Community shuttle bus 18-month pilot program to
increase connectivity throughout the City, nearby
medical locations, and Caltrain in Sunnyvale. Explore
complimentary opportunities to expand into other cities.
Large 1,750,000 1,750,000 Public Works Transportation 4. Enhance
Mobility
35
Intergenerational Engagement
Councilmember Proposal
Many seniors have a wealth of lifelong experiences.
Many teens do not have grandparents nearby. Activities
cross generations could benefit both. Schools could
engage seniors in the community to attend school open
house or serve as volunteers, such as reading partners.
Large 20,000 20,000 Teen
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
8. Embrace
Diversity
Attachment B
B-2
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Reason for Removal Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
1
Lawrence Mitty Park Implementation
Plan
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Development project for Lawrence Mitty will be
included in the CIP. Programming, Outreach, & Design
with outreach expected to start by Q3 FY 21-22.
CIP - Staff recommends leaving
CIP items off of the City Work
Program
Medium 5,430,000 5,430,000 Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 1.Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
7.Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
1
Memorial Park Improvements
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Parks and
Recreation Commission
(Also Part of CIP)
Implement projects for Memorial Park improvements
including:
1.Memorial Park - Pond Repurposing
2.Memorial Park - Amphitheater Improvements
3.Memorial Park - Specific Plan Design
CIP - Staff recommends leaving
CIP items off of the City Work
Program
Large 4,650,000 4,650,000 Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 1.Develop
Cohesive
Neighborhoods
7.Ensure
Attractive
Community
Design
4
10455 Torre Avenue Improvements
Programming & Feasibility
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Program, plan, and build facility improvements,
including seismic, utility and ADA upgrades, for the long-
term use of this facility. The scope of work will include
public outreach, programming, planning, design, and
construction.
CIP - Staff recommends leaving
CIP items off of the City Work
Program
Large 3,000,000 3,000,000 Public Works Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
2.Improve Public
Health and Safety
6
Seismic Retrofits and Upgrades to
Existing City Hall (formerly
"Investigate Alternatives to City
Hall")
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Examine seismic retrofits, upgrades, and remodels to
existing City Hall. Remove allocations from budget to a
new City Hall.
CIP - Staff recommends leaving
CIP items off of the City Work
Program
Large 500,000 500,000 Public Works Sustainability
and Fiscal
Strategy
2.Improve Public
Health and Safety
6
Support for the Unhoused
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Councilmember Proposal
Formulate a City plan to leverage County resources and
advocate for funding to address the issue of the
unhoused and how to provide services in as effective a
manner as possible with the resources available. A
specific plan would be generated which includes
consideration and recommendations for:
-Work with the County and relevant agencies to
promote facility development with supportive services.
Operational - Move to annual
budget discussion for program
definition and budgeting.
Large 300,000 300,000 Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5.Ensure a
Balanced
Community
8.Embrace
Diversity
Items to be Removed from Work Program - Proposed
Attachment C
C-1
Priority
#Project/Task Project Objective Reason for Removal Project Size
Estimated Budget
(not including staff
time)
Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan
Guiding Principle
Items to be Removed from Work Program - Proposed
11
Student Internship Program
Councilmember Proposal
Implement a trial student summer internship program
with the City of Cupertino. Initial year will be on a limited
basis. If approved, applications will be sought for one-,
two- or three-week internships during the summer, with
applications to be released in mid-July. Internships will
be project-focused, with participating City departments
asked to identify a specific project or projects that a
student intern can undertake. The internships will have a
common start date, and include an orientation, group
activities and exit interviews.
Alternatively, if the time and resources do not permit the
City to run a trial program in the upcoming summer of
the fiscal year (i.e., Summer 2022), Council may form a
subcommittee to share practices for student internships,
and to bring a report back to Council at the end of
Summer 2022 with recommendations as part of the
initiation of a student internship program in Summer
2023.
Operational - Staff recommends
removing this item because the
City already has a policy on
internships within the adopted
Volunteer Policy.
Medium 15,000 15,000 Teen
Commission
Administrative
Services
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
9.Support
Education
18
Lehigh and Stevens Creek Quarry
Current City Work Program Item
Monitor and report on Lehigh and Stevens Creek
Quarries. Utilize IOT sensors to measure noise, particulate,
and pollution levels at Lehigh and Stevens Creek Quarry.
Operational - Monitoring and
reporting of Lehigh will continue
operationally and updates will
be posted on the City webpage
or brought to the City Council as
needed. Noise and pollution
sensors were installed last year
and the data is avilabale on the
public dashboard.
Medium 478,050
(Includes
$62,500 for
noise and pollution
monitoring
and $415,550
for legal fees)
478,050
(Includes $62,500 for
noise and pollution
monitoring and
$415,550 for legal
fees)
TICC Public Works/
Innovation
Technology
Quality of Life 10.Preserve the
Environment
21
Blackberry Farm Golf Course Needs
Assessment
Current City Work Program Item
(Also Part of CIP)
Determine short-term and long-term improvements to
the golf course and amenities.
CIP - Staff recommends leaving
CIP items off of the City Work
Program
Medium 100,000
(Additional funding
required for public
outreach
measures.)
100,000
(Additional funding
required for public
outreach measures.)
Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Public Works/
Parks and
Recreation
Quality of Life 5.Ensure a
Balanced
Community
25
Community Engagement on
Alternative Transportation and
Parking
Library Commission Proposal
Educate and encourage resident use of alternative
transportation to the Library. Install signage to point to
overflow parking at Eaton Elementary school.
CIP - Eaton Elementary is not an
option.
Additional parking will be
considered as part of City Hall
CIP project.
Medium 12,000 12,000 Library
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Parks and
Recreation
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency/
Transportation
4.Enhance
Mobility
27
Hybrid Meeting for City Council and
Commission Meetings
Councilmember Proposal
Develop policy and infrastructure to allow hybrid
meetings for both City Council, Commission meetings
and future community workshops. This allows seniors,
caretakers, parents with young children to participate
and speak.
This item has been addressed
through State law and is
obsolete.
Small 15,000 15,000 Innovation
Technology
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
12.Ensure a
Responsive
Govenment
Attachment C
C-2
Attachment D
# Project/Task Project Objective
Percent
Complete Project Size Estimated Budget (not including
staff time)Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan Guiding Principle
1
Consider options to develop ELI and
BMR housing units for
Developmentally Disabled
individuals on City-owned property
along Mary Avenue as well as the
County-owned Outback
Steakhouse location
-Consider strategies to preserve
existing BMR units
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Housing
Commission
Identify ways to build ELI and BMR units for
developmentally disabled. Investigate additional sites
for BMR or ELI housing.
99% Large 250,000 250,000 Planning
Commission
Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a Balanced Community
8. Embrace Diversity
2
Study Session on City-Owned
Properties
Added at April 5 Council Meeting
Inventory and assess existing facilities and prepare a
long-range planning report for three City-owned
properties (Blesch, Byrne, and Stocklemeir)
3% Medium 90,000
($25k for feasibility study and
$65k for long range plan.)
90,000
($25k for feasibility
study and $65k for
long range plan.)
Planning
Commission
Public Works
CMO
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
7. Ensure Attractive Community
Design
3
Support for the Unhoused
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Councilmember Proposal
Formulate a City plan to leverage County resources
and advocate for funding to address the issue of the
unhoused and how to provide services in as effective a
manner as possible with the resources available. A
specific plan would be generated which includes
consideration and recommendations for:
- Work with the County and relevant agencies to
promote facility development with supportive services.
With non-profit organization partnership, assist the
County to identify space and a plan for supportive
space with an ultimate aim to provide a pathway to
permanent sustained housing would be made.
- Funding strategy. This would require significant
resources, but the social costs of not addressing this
growing issue are more significant. With grant money
and possible private partnerships available, the
deliverable here would be to provide the City, in
partnership with the County, with actionable
recommendations for securing financial support for this
program.
- Make significant attempt to align with the SCC
roadmap
5% Large 300,000 300,000 Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a Balanced Community
8. Embrace Diversity
Refined FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
D‐1
Attachment D
# Project/Task Project Objective
Percent
Complete Project Size Estimated Budget (not including
staff time)Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan Guiding Principle
Refined FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
4
Vision Zero
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Bike Ped
Commission
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.
11% Medium 80,000
(Evaluation of the City's needs
over the course of the year have
revealed that a budget
allocation will be necessary to
hire a consultant to assist with
completing the rollout of the
Vision Zero program.)
80,000
(Evaluation of the
City's needs over the
course of the year
have revealed that
a budget allocation
will be necessary to
hire a consultant to
assist with
completing the
rollout of the Vision
Zero program.)
Bicycle
Pedestrian
Commission
Public Works Transportation 3. Improve Connectivity
4. Enhance Mobility
5
RHNA related General Plan updates
and rezoning (Housing Element)
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Review preliminary RHNA numbers. Look at strategies
for RHNA compliance including evaluating sites for
potential upzoning, and jobs-housing ratio and
statistics. Identify Priority Housing sites, update Housing
Element and complete rezoning by September 2023.
Consider Heart of the City Items from 2019-20 Work
Program as appropriate:
Amend the Heart of the City Specific Plan:
1) For clarifications to the minimum street side setback
requirements
2) To review street tree requirements to allow larger
trees, increase diversity of tree type and encourage
drought-tolerant and native tree types
3) Update sections such as transit corridors in the City
4) Maintain existing setbacks and consider minimum
retail percentage to maintain a commercial strip
38% Large 1,070,000 1,070,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a Balanced Community
8. Embrace Diversity
6
Cupertino Store Implementation
Amended at April 21 Council
Meeting
Implement the Cupertino Store plan. This would include
identifying a location if one is not identified in fiscal
year 2021-2022. With some help from the Fine Arts
Commission for some of the items with art designed by
community members, items would be designed and
selected for the store, for sale to the public, and also
available for exchange purposes for formal
delegations to and from the City, with an at-cost
charge structure for the latter purposes. For the 2022-
2023 FY, the Cupertino store will be online only. Staff will
present a plan to the Council on item selection and art
design selection.
81% Large 150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately $120,000 for
design, operation, maintenance
of the online Cupertino Store. This
could vary depending on
whether the website is operated
and maintained in-house, or via
a thrird-party vendor.
Merchandize cost is estimated at
an additonal $30,000.)
150,000
(Cost is estimated at
approximately
$120,000 for design,
operation,
maintenance of the
online Cupertino
Store. This could vary
depending on
whether the website
is operated and
maintained in-house,
or via a thrird-party
vendor.
Merchandize cost is
estimated at an
additonal $30,000.)
Fine Arts
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
6. Support Vibrant and Mixed-Use
Businesses
D‐2
Attachment D
# Project/Task Project Objective
Percent
Complete Project Size Estimated Budget (not including
staff time)Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan Guiding Principle
Refined FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
7
Review and Update General Plan
(GP) and Municipal Code
Current City Work Program Item
Also proposed to continue by
Planning Commission
1. Amend General Plan & Municipal Code & zoning
code to provide objective standards as identified in
2019/2020 evaluation.
2. Re-evaluate the Heart of the City Specific Plan for
sections of the plan that could be clarified and
updated easily with objective standards.
69% Large 500,000 500,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 1. Develop Cohesive
Neighborhoods
3. Ensure a Balanced Community
7. Ensure Attractive Community
Design
8
Integrated Plan for Community
Engagement
Councilmember Proposal
Create Integrated Plan and Database for Community
Engagement so that we do no start from scratch with
each project. The plan should include all possible
outreach channels, traditional media, newspaper,
including Chinese and other languages, City Channel,
the Scene, social media and influencers. community
leaders, community groups, HOAs, block leader
programs, Chamber and other business groups etc.
Explore the possibility for Library and Community
Engagement Commission so that the Library
Commission could help review and update this plan as
needed.
43% Extra-Large 30,000
(Additional budget may be
required to implement the plan
once it is completed as it may
require additional printing,
mailing, translation, etc.)
30,000
(Additional budget
may be required to
implement the plan
once it is completed
as it may require
additional printing,
mailing, translation,
etc.)
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
12. Ensure a Responsive
Govenment
9
Municipal Water System
Current City Work Program Item
To analyze and recommend options for the continued
operation of the system currently and at the end of
lease with San Jose Water Company in September
2024.
75% Medium 150,000 150,000 Public Works Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
11. Ensure Fiscal Seld Reliance
10
Development Accountability
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Analyze methods to limit the implementation timeline
for entitled/future projects and encourage
development. Monitor implementation of
development agreements and conditions of approval.
Review and establish accountability in the project
approval process.
3% Medium 10,000 10,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 5. Ensure a Balanced Community
6. Support Vibrant and Mixed-Use
Businesses
11
Electrification Study
Staff Proposal
Sustainability Commission Proposal
Conduct public outreach, policy research, and
coordinate with regional efforts to develop policy
options for electrification of Cupertino's buildings and
transportation systems.
15% Medium 50,000 50,000 Sustainability
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategic
10. Preserve the Environment
12
Residential and Mixed-Use
Residential Design Standards
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Create objective design standards for residential and
mixed-use residential projects, including ensuring
adequate buffers from neighboring low-density
residential development.
27% Medium 240,000 240,000 Planning
Commission
Community
Development
Quality of Life 1. Develop Cohesive
Neighborhoods
6. Support Vibrant and Mixed-Use
Businesses
7. Ensure Attractive Community
Design
13
Visitor Center
Councilmember Proposal
Develop an online visitor center/guide so that visitors to
Cupertino know where to go. Ideally a (digital) map to
identify locations to visit or for photo ops to post on
social media.
0% Medium 0
(40,000 for an online visitor center
on hold until staffing resources
are allocated)
0
(40,000 for an online
visitor center on hold
until staffing
resources are
allocated)
Economic
Development
Committee
City Manager's
Office
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
6. Support Vibrant and Mixed-Use
Businesses
D‐3
Attachment D
# Project/Task Project Objective
Percent
Complete Project Size Estimated Budget (not including
staff time)Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan Guiding Principle
Refined FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
14
Analyze Potential Revenue
Measures
Staff Proposal
Analyze potential revenue measures, such as transient
occupancy tax, sales tax, property tax, and utility users
tax, to address possible future financing challenges.
6% Medium 50,000 50,000 Administrative
Services
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
11. Ensure Fiscal Self Reliance
15
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
Staff Proposal
Public Safety Commission Proposal
Research best practices for safe gun storage from
neighboring jurisdictions. Adopt safe gun storage
ordinance to increase public safety for residents.
36% Large 12,000 12,000 Public Safety
Commission
City Manager's
Office
Quality of Life 2. Improve Public Health and
Safety
16
Housing Programs for De Anza
College Students
Previous City Work Program Item
Housing Commission Proposal
Continue participation in De Anza College’s student
housing assistance program.
45% Medium 25,000 25,000 Housing
Commission
Community
Development
Housing 5. Ensure a Balanced Community
8. Embrace Diversity
9. Support Education
17
Sign Ordinance Update
Current City Work Program Item
Proposed to continue by Planning
Commission
Update existing provisions, particularly in the temporary
sign regulations.
62% Small 25,000 25,000 Planning
Commission
City Attorney
Office /
Community
Development
Quality of Life
18
Youth Who Work
Councilmember Proposal
Encourage more youth and young adults in schools to
work and also help small businesses to reduce the
burden caused higher minimum wages. For example,
the City could provide $2/hour to compensate local
small businesses.
0% Large 0
($70,000 on hold until staffing
resources are allocated)
0
($70,000 on hold until
staffing resources
are allocated)
Economic
Development
Committee
City Manager's
Office
Quality of Life 6. Support Vibrant and Mixed-Use
Businesses
D‐4
Attachment D
# Project/Task Project Objective
Percent
Complete Project Size Estimated Budget (not including
staff time)Allocated Budget Commission Department Goal Category General Plan Guiding Principle
Refined FY 2022-2023 City Work Program
19
License Plate Readers
Public Safety Commission Proposal
Technology Information and
Communications Commission
Proposal
1. Research Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
systems
2. Research state laws, privacy concerns, and
regulations related to ALPR
3. Compare fixed location, mobile (in-car), and
portable (trailer ALPRs)
4. Identify outreach and engagement strategies used
by other jurisdictions using ALPR
5. Assess locations for fixed ALPR in Cupertino
6. Estimate ALPR costs for installation, monitoring, and
maintenance
(Consider: Cameras, LPR, Safe-Exchange Zone, Pilot
cameras in a residential areas, and commercial
developments
Research best practices from other similar jurisdictions)
7. In partnership with the County Sheriff, install ALPR
devices for the automated detection of license plates.
This data will only be for official law enforcement
purposes, including identifying stolen or wanted
vehicles, stolen license plates and missing persons. It
may also be used to gather information related to
active warrants, homeland security, electronic
surveillance, suspect interdiction, and stolen property
recovery.
57% Large 60,000 initial and 50,000 annually
(Estimated 20 cameras at $2,500
based on City of Saratoga and
City of Los Altos Hills contracts
with approximately $10,000
installation costs)
60,000 initial and
50,000 annually
(Estimated 20
cameras at $2,500
based on City of
Saratoga and City of
Los Altos Hills
contracts with
approximately
$10,000 installation
costs)
Public Safety
Commission/
TICC
City Manager's
Office/
Innovation
Technology
Quality of Life 2. Improve Public Health and
Safety
D‐5
Attachment E
Project name Description Department
LOS-to-VMT 2.0 Develop a citywide VMT mitigation
approach
Public Works
I-280/Wolfe Interchange Partnership with VTA for approval,
design and construction of new
interchange at I-280/Wolfe Rd
Public Works
New Landfill Disposal
Agreement
Current landfill agreement set to expire,
need new agreement, potentially
involving processing the garbage before
disposal to reduce the amount reaching
the landfill
Public Works
Faro Crime Evidence System Procure/Implement/Train Sheriff Dept
on Crime Analysis Tool
Innovation
Technology
AV Improvements Senior
Center
Update audio visual systems w/in Senior
Center
Innovation
Technology
AV Improvements Quinlan Audio Visual improvements to Cupertino
Room
Innovation
Technology
Application Roadmaps 3 year plans for ActiveNet (P&R) and
Accela (CDD)
Innovation
Technology
ERP Phase 1 ERP Needs Assement to replace current
Fin/HR system
Innovation
Technology
Website Redesign Replace current City website Innovation
Technology
Code Enforcement
Consolidation App
Consolidate all Code Enforcement apps
into 1
Innovation
Technology
Video Capture - City Facilities Implement Video Capture system at City
Facilities
Innovation
Technology
Interactive Digital Signage Design/Install/Train Interactive signage
at Quinlan
Innovation
Technology
Neighborhood Watch Crime
Summaries
Review the way crime statistics are
summarized and presented on the City
Neighborhood Watch webpage.
Compare with regional jurisdictions and
recommend improvement. Adjust
webpage user interface based on
Council recommendations
City Manager's
Office -
Emergency
Management
Select Notable Large Projects - Staff Level
E-1
Attachment E
Project name Description Department
CEQA Streamlining Checklist As part of the adoption of the Climate
Action Plan 2.0 in August of 2022, the
Council also adopted thresholds of
significance for greenhouse gas
emissions. These thresholds serve as a
way for future development projects to
align themselves with the City's
sustainability goals. The Sustainability
Division is taking lead to create this
checklist and also coordinating a training
session with the sustainability
consultants, the training is being
developed for the benefit of the
Sustainability Division and the Planning
Division.
City Manager's
Office -
Sustainability
Startup Space Technology
Hub
Online platform for small businesses to
connect with peers, city, chamber and
other resources.
City Manager's
Office - Economic
Development
Disaster Preparedness Fund
for Businesses
Creation of a new grant program for
businesses to become more resilient
City Manager's
Office - Economic
Development
Lobbyist Registration Program This was initiated in 2021. Clerk is in
charge of implementation of the
program, which includes, developing
electronic filing system with vendor,
digitize and redact paper filing, working
with attorney on compliance guidelines,
outreach, annual and quarterly
registration, including notifications to
filers and tracking people who do not
file.
City Manager's
Office - City Clerk
Campaign finance Dashboard
(expenditure/contribution)
Input line item detail of all campaign
filings in January and July. During
election there are two more per year.
City Manager's
Office - City Clerk
Housing Element Establish the City's Housing Element Community
Development
U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD)
Language Access Plan (LAP)
HUD requires entitlement cities to
develop a LAP to assist individuals with
limited English proficiency to access
HUD funded programs (CDBG, HOME)
Community
Development
E-2
Attachment E
Project name Description Department
HUD Environmental Review
Manual
HUD required the City to develop a
comprehensive environmental review
policy and procedures manual for the
City's CDBG program
Community
Development
E-3
Councilmember Top 5
City Work Program Project List
Project Title Description Goal
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4.
5.
Transportation
Public Engagement & Transparency
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Select each goal that the project aligns with.
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
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