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CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Adjourned Meeting
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:50 p.m. Mayor Gilbert Wong called the regular meeting to order in the Council
Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Gilbert Wong, Vice-Mayor Mark Santoro, and Council members Barry
Chang, Orrin Mahoney, and Kris Wang. Absent: none.
STUDY SESSION
1. Subject: Study Session on the proposed 2011-12 Capital Improvement Program
Recommended Action: Conduct Study Session
Recording Secretary Kirsten Squarcia distributed the following written materials:
• An email from Jennifer Griffin regarding Lawrence-Mitty Park
• Summary of Staff Recommendations & 2011/12 Proposed Budget Park Building
Maintenance
Public Works Director Timm Borden reviewed the proposed CIP budget including a
status of current and past projects, staff recommendations, a priority system of projects;
and an unfunded list of projects.
Council requested an explanation of the various sources of funding available for each
project category. A list of funding was subsequently provided.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
Council recessed from 9:11 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Based on discussion the following projects were deleted from the draft 2011/2012 CIP by
straw vote of the City Council:
• Sports Center Sports Court - determination required whether a sports court, covered
gymnasium, or a pool should be added. Council asked Staff for a cost benefit analysis of
filling in the pool verses removing the pool. Residents will be surveyed in an upcoming
study to determine an appropriate use for the space.
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• AM Radio Station Antenna and Transmitter Relocation
• CH Generator Connection
• McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Facility
• Library Parking
• Rancho Rinconada Street Study
• Simms Property
• Skate Park
• Additional Tennis Court Lighting – Sports Center
• Photovoltaic System & Car Port at Corp Yard
The following projects were moved to the Unfunded List:
• Sports Center Sports Court
• Wilson Park Irrigation System Renovation
• Temporary Dog Park – Mary Avenue
• Service Center Tool Crib
• Blackberry Golf Pro-Shop Upgrades
The following new projects were added the 2011/2012 CIP:
• Various Minor Intersection Traffic Signal Battery Backup System – Council
request remaining intersections to be added to the report by the June 21 Council
meeting.
• Annual Pavement Management 2011-12
• Annual Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalk Repair & ADA Ramps 2011-12
• Civic Center Master Plan
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The following new projects were added to the Unfunded List:
• Blackberry Golf Course Master Plan
• McClellan Ranch / Simms Master Plan
• Linda Vista Pond Improvements – Council requested Staff to provide alternative
solutions by the June 21 Council meeting.
• Tri-School Area Sidewalk Project
• Sports Center Tennis Court Retaining Wall
• Various City Wide Bicycle Plan Implementation
• Pavement Management Gap for Public Funding – Council requested Staff to
provide more data by the June 21 Council meeting.
• Traffic Management Study at the Intersections of Steven’s Creek and Tantau,
Stevens Creek and Vista, and Kim Street between Bollinger and McClellan.
Additionally, Council asked staff to investigate the cost of re-surfacing the paths and
trails with a non-slip and more cushioned type of material for Various Park Path and
Parking Lot Repairs & Resurfacing; to review and verify all projects that might qualify
for a gas tax; and investigate the speed bumps that were removed at Terrace Drive for
possible replacement.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:16 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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Kirsten Squarcia, Recording Secretary
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