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2006 Work Program 10-4-06 EXHIBITS BEGIN HERE 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments a. Vallco Valleo was purchased in June 2003 and the new owners implemented or planned the following improvements: 1. 1 ,300-seat Dynasty restaurant- completed 2. Alexander's Steak House- completed 3. 16-screen AMC cinema 4. Rose Bowl 140,000 square foot commercial and 204 residential condominiums 5. Three story, for level parking garage 6. Hotel 7. Parking garage and retail adjacent to Penny's 8. Strike bowling alley next to Penny's 9. 137 residential condominiums North ofMacy's b. Toll Brothers City Council approved 380 residential units, 112,000 sq. ft. retail center and 3.5 acre park on 28 acre site in January/February 2006. 2006 Work Program (October 4, 2006) Cinema construction began in Jan. 2006. The AMC theaters are projected to open in December 2006. The applicant received use permit approval and final site and architectural approval for the Rose Bowl mixed-use building in the Spring of 2005 and expects to be under construction in Spring/Fall 2006. Strike tenant improvements, and parking garage construction next to Penny's and Macy's began in Spring/Summer 2006. The 137 residential condominiums north of Macy's are subject to a referendum vote in November 2006. The zoning approval for the project is subject to a referendum vote in November 2006. Page 1 of 14 Project Goal c. McDonaldlDorsa Quarry site 2006 Work Program Status January 2006 inquires about developing a 13 unit single-family homes on the west end of the 130+- acre parcel. Comments Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District indicated interest in acquiring some of the surplus open space east of Stevens Creek. Staff is continuing to meet with the owner's representati ve. a. Bridge Mary Avenue Pedestrian Footbridge b. Parks 1. Stevens Creek Corridor Park a. This project includes park and trail improvements. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Phase I completed (grading, fencing and utility relocation) Schedule adjusted for additional structural design & wind tunnel testing which is now complete & fmal design underway for Phase II. Now scheduled to be awarded in March 2007 50% construction. Documents & cost estimates have been completed. Status, scope and budget report to Council October 17, 2006. Status report on project to Council in January 2007. The park is now closed and only one staff member remains on the payroll. We are ready to begin the transition. Grant funds are secured for Phase I and pending for Phase II. No applications have been made for Phase III funding at this time. Page 2 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments 2. Rancho Rinconada Park Santa Clara County owns a parcel City and County staff have met and have a. Commence work on a park for the next to Lawrence Expressway determined that joint use of the property for a Rancho Rinconada area currently used by the Department of storage yard/Creekside Park was the least Roads and Airports as a materials desirable option and City staff recommends storage site. County Roads & acquisition of the property for park purposes as Airports staff have maintained that soon as an alternative materials storage site can this site is critical to their operation. be found, and is working with Water District and County Parks has received Board of County Parks staff to identify potential sites. Supervisors approval for the San Tomas Aquino trail master plan, Now that TEA negotiations have concluded, staff which identifies this site as will resume the pursuit of this property. greenbelt. 3. Neighborhood Park in the Homestead area This area was identified during the Planning staff is working with potential General Plan process as an area developers of the Villa Serra project to provide a deficient in neighborhood parks. neighborhood park in this area. 4. VallcolHP Neighborhood Park The Toll Bros. project that proposed A park in this area would implement the General the park is subject to a referendum Plan policies that require 3 acres of park per vote in November 2006. 1,000 residents to serve Menlo Equities, Vallco Rose Bowl and residential uses on the Toll Bros/HP site. 5. Sterling Barnhart parcels Pursue acquisition of the two parcels Negotiations with San Jose Water Company are at Sterling and Barnhart in underway. conjunction with development on the HP site. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Page 3 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments c. Trails Constructing Reach A The walking and hiking trails in The equestrian & hiking trails were dedicated on Oak Valley Trail Reach A are complete. The County Earth Day. County Risk Management has has received a grant for the paved advised against delivering trail users to an trail in Reach A. County staff unauthorized crossing of railroad right of way. reports it will construct the paved The County will reroute the paved trail to trail in 2007. another access point aild construct it in 2007. d. Pool Develop a strategy for upgrading the Sports It has been determined that the cost The Parks and Recreation Commission will to bring the pool up to code exceeds commence public debate on the use of the space Center pool and bath house. its value to the community. on October 5th. e. Mary Avenue Pedestrian Crossing (Oaks & State grant approved for $100,000. Senior Center) Project to be constructed May-June 2006. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Page 4 of 14 2006 Work Program Comments Status Project Goal E-Services Bring City Hall to the customer and improve efficiency of service delivery. Applications completed: . E-mail notification . Access Cupertino . On-line job application . City public records . We bcasting . On-line Elections page . Parks & Rec on-line registration . City Mapguide . City projects, bids & RFP's . On-line Muni Code . Mapguide Inquirer . Street sweeping notification Applications in process: . On-line permits . On-line business licenses . Economic Development . Automated Information Kiosk Fiscal Strategic Plan Develop a long-term solution to reposition the City to ensure services can be fully supported by revenues collected. Workplan to include research and proposals for: . Entertainment tax . TOT tax increase . Business License ordinance update for quarry category. . UUT ordinance update for current techno 10 gy /le gislation. . Sales tax in-lieu/General Plan 2-42 Reviewed May 2006 and adopted in conjunction with the 2006/07 budget. The Plan: . defines the financial problem . analyzes the structure of the organization . identifies opportunities for decreasing expenses and areas of risk exposure Page 5 of 14 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments . identifies opportunities for stabilizing our revenue resources. Community Development Services Review Request for proposal for outside consultant assessment is completed and will be circulated in September 2006. Implementations to date: . Cupertino approximately $1.9M1year in TEA. Finalize recruitments to obtain full staffing levels. Continue to provide frequent updates to the council regarding the status of major development activity. Continue to distribute surveys to development services customers and evaluate an on-going/on- line customer service survey format. Continue city-wide notices on high profile applications. Implement on-line permitting in December 2006. a. Law Enforcement Continue emphasis on Neighborhood Watch Currently supporting 94 active Watch Groups representing 212 residential streets. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) . New Neighborhood Watch Coordinator hired in August '05. Held 18 Neighborhood Watch meetings. 10 meetings were new groups and eight of them supported existing groups or revitalized inactive groups. Page 6 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments b. Emergency Preparedness Continue emphasis on Emergency Response (ER) and Preparedness 1. Continue expanding of the outreach . Increased from four to five 734 residents trained in CERT. programs CER T classes/yr. . Conducted six first aid and 708 residents trained in First Aid and 727 trained seven CPR classes in CPR. . Implemented a Disaster Enables community members to participate in CounciVCitizen Corps Council emergency planning. . Organized two new Total of 12 neighborhoods trained~ neighborhood CERT teams. . Established Medical Reserve Completed Corp through Federal grant. . Conducts on-going EOC drills Provide communication services at community with Amateur Radio events and established county-wide mutual aid plan for amateur radio. . Offer Kaleidoscope Program 3 Total of 305 students trained to date. times/year 2. Ensure ER Training for City staff . Providing mandated SEMS Ongoing training; First Aid and CPR to staff 3. Increase program staffing . Hired Robyn King in May Allocated 1,000 hours to Robyn to alleviate 2006 overtime for Marsha and enhance program levels. 4. Master database update/custom program . One database for Eliminates redundancy for outreach efforts to be Neighborhood Watch, Block completed October 2006. Leaders and Sheriff 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Page 7 of14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments 5. Pandemic Flu . Education of the public to prepare citizens for disaster response. 6. Mass Prophylaxis . Marsha to chair County committee to work on plan via committee process only 7. Managing spontaneous volunteers . Revise standard forms for city- Consistency in volunteer management wide use c. Traffic Safety 1. Walkability a. Implement "walkable city" concept. Insure that the concept is present in Adopt Crossroads Streets cape Plan. all City development/redevelopment projects. 2. Review traffic safety issues a. Safe routes to school program Garden Gate grant for $185,000 not approved by Caltrans. Will resubmit in Spring 2007. b. Traffic signal McClellan and De Anza To be considered with possible implementation of Silverstone Project in Civic Park. c. Street Smarts Program Bicycle Pedestrian Commission adopted "Street Smarts" program. . Purchased basic materials for program. Commission working with City schools for common efforts on "Street Smarts." 3. Red Light Education Investigated Federal "Red Means Stop" effort and there was no material available. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Page 8 of 14 Project Goal 2006 Work Program Status Comments a. Provide housing opportunities for Cupertino workers b. Review Below Market Rate Program criteria c. Teacher housing assistance programs 1. Develop teacher housing assistance program (9/02) d. Nexus Study for Housing Mitigation Fees 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) The 2005 GP update and Housing Element identified sites for additional housing units. BMR manual was updated in November 2002. City Council appropriated $220,000 for a down payment assistance program for teachers in May 2003. In January 2006, two teachers qualified for the program but were unable to find a home to purchase using the down payment assistance grant. Staff will continue to work with qualified teachers. The nexus study was completed in Spring 2006. The mitigation fee proposal to go to the City Council for approval in falVwinter 2006/07. The Santa Clara County Housing Trust Home Ownership Assistance Program is applicable to Cupertino teachers and other public service workers. City has contracted with Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley to implement the teacher outreach program in December 2003. Teachers have not been able to qualify for housing in Cupertino. The Housing Commission is considering if the area allowed for housing purchases should be expanded and will make a recommendation to the City Council. The Commission found the existing fee is insufficient to offset the impacts of development and recommended increasing housing fees for non-residential developments, including commercial development and residential developments that are too small (6 or fewer units) to require a BMR unit. Page 9 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status e. Cleo Avenue Affordable Housing In Feb. 2005, the CC authorized staff to purchase a 'l4 acre site on Cleo Avenue from Cal Trans. Staff completed negotiations and the site has been purchased. Comments The site can accommodate 3-4 units. Preliminary discussions for joint development with the owners of the two adjacent parcels is continuing. Meetings are scheduled in September 2006. , > ;';~';;i~"~:~R2~~~.lR,~~el?~:~~~~~.:' a. Encourage, retain and support healthy environment for retail growth City Council has approved added retail space of approximately 330,000 square feet in the last 5 years. Examples include: Panera Breads/Peet's Coffee Verona (City Center) Marketplace Town Center/Civic Park Rose Bowl Menlo Equities Reorganized the Economic Development committee to provide better business representation and ensure all goals are met. b. Consider retail in review of new development. Major projects include an economic assessment of potential revenue generation possibilities via General Plan 2-42. The General Plan updated policies encourage active commercial uses such as bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants. Re-tenanting of existing commercial buildings: · Dynasty Restaurant · Alexander's Steakhouse · Pet Smart The committee adopted the following goals: . Enhance communication between local business and government to promote Economic Development . Identify target businesses . Identify specific contacts . Update sign ordinance . Prepare brochure for target businesses . Incorporate an Economic Development section on our website 2006 Work Program (October 4, 2006) Page 10 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status c. Hire an Economic/Development RDA management person Interviews scheduled for 9/25/06. Comments a. General Plan Update b. North Valleo phase one concept plan c. Review the Heart of the City . The General Plan was adopted in November 2005 and the publication completed in spring 2006. Implementation of the General Plan will include update the Heart of the City plan, and adopting Crossroads Streetscape Plan and the Green buildings program. Continue to offer opportunities and programs to promote cultural understanding and address the needs of our diverse community Neighborhood block leader program supports 202 leaders. Continuing work along side the Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness programs to streamline databases and information to block leaders, Neighborhood Watch leaders and CER T grads. "Community Builders" speaker series that brings in world-class speakers to teach principles of community responsibility and engagement is planned in Jan. '07. 2006 Work Program (October 4, 2006) Outreach to the school community (PT A's and school groups) is underway. Disaster reporting, search & rescue, and communication training were among those offered to Block Leaders this year. Page 11 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status The block leaders annual gathering and recognition will take place during the series. Neighborhood Improvement Proj ects . A new city-sponsored Community Improvement Grants program will award neighborhoods up to $300 for new beautification projects, neighborhood participation activities, and other projects that build community and bring neighbors together. Examples include: coordinating neighborhood clean-ups, organizing a block party or neighborhood gathering, and creating neighborhood welcome SlgnS. . Distribute trash-grabbers to interested Block Leaders for use in their neighborhoods. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Comments Grants will be awarded to neighborhoods represented in the Block Leader program. New projects are given high priority. Grants are also available for expanding an existing neighborhood project. Page 12 of 14 Project Goal 2006 Work Program Status Comments a. Support the Cupertino Historical Society in its effort to create a Center for Living History b. Pursue partnership opportunities with the three school districts including: 1. Pool 2. Gym 3. Traffic and parking 4. Teacher housing 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) The Cupertino Historical Society has asked that the Council agreed to a long-term lease of the Stocklmeir property and the historic barn and blacksmith shop at McClellan Ranch, if within 5 years of commencement of their capital campaign, they raise sufficient money for restoration. The Teacher Down Payment Assistance program has been approved. The Public Safety Commission is working on improving traffic in the tri-schools neighborhood. The Safe Routes to Schools projects have proceeded with excellent cooperation between the City and Monta Vista, Cupertino and Garden Gate. We use the new Cupertino field house as available. Added two crossing guards. The City is currently re-roofing the Stocklmeir house. No work has been done by the Historical Society. In January 2004, CPRD staff engaged with FUHSD staff to discuss potential joint program opportunities. Following is a list of programs that the City and FUHSD became partners in during the Summer 2004. The total package of programs was run at 100% cost recovery. Water Polo Instruction - 50 participants, 10 hours per week, ages 12 to 17 Youth Basketball Camps - 275 participants, 5 camps, 25 hours per week, ages 7 to 12 Basketball League - 8 high school teams, 120 participants, 8 hours per week, ages 15 to 18 Open Gym - open to the public, 55 participants, 3 hours per week, ages 15 to adult Page 13 of 14 2006 Work Program Project Goal Status Comments De AnzalCity recycling program - the City gives De Anza used computers and De Anza refurbishes them. 5. School Resource Officers Added second SRO in FY 2004/05 CUSD & FUHSD now contributes $10,000 each to this program. 6. Every 15 Minutes Offered annually at a local high school. 2006 Work Program (October 4,2006) Page 14 of 14