16. Measure B.
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Legislative RevIew Committee
VJce.;Mayor Dolly Sandoval
Council Member Orrin Mahoney
CUPERTINO
October 10,2007
Subject
Legislative Review Committee recommendation regarding "Build the Library-Measure B" in
Sunnyvale.
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On July 24,2007, Sunnyvale's City Council adopted ordinance 2843-07 ordering the ,
submission of a prOposition of inCllI1ing bonded dept to the qualified voters of the C~ty of
Sunnyvale at the general municipal election to be held on November 6,2007, for the purpose of
the acquisition, construction ~d improvement of public library facilities.
If approved by voters, the City of Sunnyvale will issue $108 million in general obligation
bonds for design and construction of a new energy-efficient, green designed, environmentally
sustainable library to support Sunnyvale's growing population and will upgrade and expand the
Sunnyvale library to provide enhanced educational oppOrtunities for local children and .
students, to support an increase in the library's collection of books and other materials, to
ensure adequate reading space and expanded computer, space for seniors, children and the
general public.
On Tuesday, September, 25, 2007 the Sunnyvale CitY Council voted to support Measure B
ballot measure on the November 6; 2007 ballot.
The Sunnyvale Public Library hasn't been expanded in over two decades. It is overcrowded,
aging and unable to provide all the services the community needs. There is no space to expand
the collection (forcing staff to discard .old books as fast as new ones are purchased), no space
for after-school or children's programs, and no space for added computers" tutoring or
community meetings. The administrative area is overrun with books waiting for empty shelf
space that simply doesn't exist.
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Sunnyvale's 47-year-old building cannot support a modem infrastructure--Intemet wiring,
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modern plumbing, or proper heating and ventilation. The turrent library does not and cannot
provide the Internet access and services which students and seniors need. The building can
simply no longer be patched and mended to safely support the needs of Sunnyvale's residenfj.. 1
Measure B will ensure the new library will have twice as much space for programs and
collections. It will be bullt to the highest "green'! building standards (L.B.B.D. certified
platinum and carbon neutral)--making it one of the greenest buildings in Sunnyvale and one of -/.
the greenest librarjes in the state.
Equally important, Measure B provides the best opportunity to secure the pel'IIlanent location
of the Charles Street Gardens at its current site. The gardens operate today under a city lease,
which will expire in three years. Just imagine.the possibility of a library where patrons can
check out a book; wander right out into the gardens and read and watch the' gardeners at work!
Measure B is a smart plan. The city held some 15 public forums over 18 months, gathering
input from hundreds of residents, the Charles Street Gardeners and experts in library design
before finalizing Measure B. The resUlt was a plan that is so well received that not a siIigle
perso~ placed an argUment against Measure B on the ballot--not even the author of the earlier
criticism.
Recommendation
Cupertino's Legislative Review Committee unanimously supports Sunnyvale's Measure B and
requests the Cupertino City Council take a favorable position of support on this measure. This
position will not only provide expanded, modem library service for Sunnyvale residents but .
will balance service requests at other County library branches including Cupertino. .
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Sublnitted by:
Approved for submission:
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Legislative Review Co~ttee
David W. Knapp .
City Manager
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Sunnyvale City Council
Santa Clara County Democratic Party** EXHI
Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN) BIT
Friends of the Sunnyvale Library ~
State Senator Elaine A1qnlst, 13th Senate IS .c, se u! .
State Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Sally Lieber, California 22nd Assembly District, serving Sunnyvale
Elizabeth Kniss, Santa Clara County Supervisor, serving Sunnyvale
Hon. Otto Lee, Mayor, City of Sunnyvale * Anthony Spitaleri, Vice Mayor, City of Sunnyvale *
Dean Chu, Sunnyvale City Council Member * Melinda Hamilton, Sunnyvale City Council Member *
Ron Swegles, Sunnyvale City Council Member * Christopher Moylan, Sunnyvale City Council Member *
Hon. Manuel Valerio,former Mayor, City of Sunnyvale
Hon. Dianne McKenna,former Mayor, City of Sunnyvale,
former Supervisor, Santa Clara County
Hon. Patricia Castillo,former Mayor, City of Sunnyvale
Hon. Patricia Vorreiter,former Mayor, City of Sunnyvale
Hon. Michael S. Chang, Ph.D.,former Mayor, City of Cupertino
Hon. Patrick Kwok,former Mayor, City of Cupertino
Hon. Don Wolfe,former Mayor, City of Saratoga
Evan Low, Campbell City Council Member
Dominic Caserta, Santa Clara City Council Member
Adam Simms, President of the Board, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
Paul Fong, Trustee, Foothill-De Anza Community College Board
Pam Anderson, Former Chair, Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees Laurie M.Otsuji, Sunnyvale School District Educator
Shirley Frantz Narendra Pathak, Sunnyvale Library Board Trustee.
Jim Griffith, Chair, Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees. Dr. Ben Picard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Sunnyvale
Juanita Harris School District.
Jackie Harrison,jormer President, California Association of Harriet Rowe, Vice Chair, Sunnyvale Planning Commission.
Library Trustees and Commissioners David Simons, Sunnyvale Planning Commissioner.
Louise Kuramoto, School Librarian, Sunnyvale Elementary School Marion StamParneU
District Jeanine Stanek, 2000 Sunnyvale Distinguished Citizen of the
John Lilly, Sunnyvale Library Board Trustee. Year, Sunnyvale Heritage Preservation Commissioner.
Dr. Arthur Low, President-elect, Campbell Chamber of Andrea Stawitcke, Sunnyvale Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commerce Commissioner.
DanieUe Maddox, Treasurer, Friends of the Sunnyvale Library Fritz Stawitcke, Ph.D.
Linda Mayer Ray Zhan Su, Sunnyvale Library Board Trustee.
ThomMayer Brandon Sulser, Chair, Sunnyvale Planning Commission.
Alex McKale, President, Friends of the Sunnyvale Library Bridget Watson, Co-chair, Cherry Chase Garden Committee
Kathy Meagher, Sunnyvale Library Board Trustee. Gilbert Wong, Cupertino Planning Commissioner.
Judi Nickey, Sunnyvale Personnel Board Commissioner., 1992 Ann Woo, President, Chinese Performing Artists of America
Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year Saul Yeung, President, Central Group Inc.
* Title provided for identification purposes only ** The Silicon Valley GOP does not take positions on local measures
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