11-17-2015 Searchable packetCITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
10300 Torre Avenue and 10350 Torre Avenue
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 PM
Non-televised Closed Session (5:30) Followed by Televised Meeting (6:45)
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY
COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino
City Council is hereby called for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, commencing at 5:30
p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California
95014. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the
subject matters listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting." The regular
meeting items will be heard at 6:45 p.m. in Community Hall Council Chamber,
10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue
CLOSED SESSION
1.Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators (54957.6). Agency designated
representatives: Assistant to the City Manager and Jaime Bodiford. Appointed
employee: City Manager.
2.Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government
Code Section 54956.9 - One case
3.Subject: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code
54956.8). Property: Cupertino Municipal Water System. Agency Negotiator:
Timm Borden. Negotiating Parties: City of Cupertino and San Jose Water
Company. Under Negotiation: Terms for City Leased Asset
4.Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of
litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code
Section 54956.9 - One case
ADJOURNMENT
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November 17, 2015City Council AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350
Torre Avenue
ROLL CALL
STUDY SESSION
1.Subject: Study Session on the Civic Center Master Plan - Financing Alternatives
and Affordability Analysis
Recommended Action: Receive staff presentation and provide direction
Staff Report
A - Financing Alternatives and Affordability Analysis
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.Subject: Update from the Housing Commission
Recommended Action: Receive update
3.Subject: Update from the Planning Commission
Recommended Action: Receive the update
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the council on
any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases,
State law will prohibit the council from making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a
member of the public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on
simultaneously.
4.Subject: Approve the November 3 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes
A - Draft Minutes
5.Subject: Approve Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30,
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Recommended Action: Accept the report
Staff Report
A - Investment Portfolio
B - Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
6.Subject: Approve Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending
September 30, 2015
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Staff Report
A - Investment Portfolio
B - Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
7.Subject: Approval of the First Quarter adjustments for Fiscal Year 2015-16 as
described in the First Quarter Financial Report
Recommended Action: 1. Accept the City Manager's First Quarter Financial Report
for Fiscal Year 2015-16; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 15-100 approving the First
Quarter budget adjustments
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - First Quarter Financial Report FY15-16
C - Performance Measures - Clean Version
D - Performance Measures - Redline Version
8.Subject: A resolution to allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on
City documents
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 15-101 to allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on applicable City
documents
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - California Secretary of State Letter
C - Secretary of State’s website FAQ
9.Subject: Approve the Employment Contract for the City Manager, and amend the
Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program
Recommended Action: a.) Adopt Resolution No. 15-102 approving the Third
Amendment to the Employment Contract for the City Manager; and b.) Adopt
Resolution No. 15-103 amending the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program
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November 17, 2015City Council AGENDA
Staff Report
A - Redlined Third Amendement to City Manager Employment Contract
B - Draft Resolution to Amend Employment Contract
C - Draft Resolution Amending Appointed Employees Compensation Program
D - Appointed Employees Compensation Program
E - Redlined amended Appointed Employees Compensation Program
10.Subject: Amendment to an existing consultant services agreement with David J .
Powers and Associates for environmental review for a Specific Plan and project
in the Vallco Shopping District Planning Area for a total contract in the amount of
$919,245, and authorization for further amendments.
Recommended Action: 1.Authorize an amendment to the existing “Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and David J. Powers & Associates, Inc for the CEQA
Environmental Review for the Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment Project”
consultant services agreement with David J. Powers and Associates, Inc. (DJP&A)
for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Council’s
consideration, for an additional amount not to exceed $164,940, for a total cost of
$919,245. (Attachment A).
2.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute additional future
amendments to Item 1 above to the extent that funds are appropriated for the
amendments and the total expenditures are cost-recovered from the applicant.
3.Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Planning and Community
Development-Mid to Long Term Planning program budget of $181,434 ($164,940
plus 10% administrative fee)
Staff Report
A - Amendment #2
B - Contract & Amendment #1
11.Subject: Amendment to increase City funding for the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) (Attachment A) with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
(District) for their Landscape Conversion Rebate Program (Program)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 15-104
amending Approved FY 15/16 Operating Budget (Attachment B) and Authorize the
City Manager to execute an amendment to the MOU with the District in an increased
amount of up to $115,000 to supplement the District’s Program for the benefit of
Cupertino residents and businesses
Staff Report
A - Memorandum of Understanding
B - Draft Resolution
C - October 30, 2015 District Press Release
12.Subject: 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project, Project No. 2016-15 authority to
award contract
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November 17, 2015City Council AGENDA
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the 2016
Pavement Maintenance Project contract, including a 10% contingency, if the lowest
responsive bid is within the established budget and there are no unresolved bid
protests
Staff Report
A - List of Streets to Receive Pavement Maintenance Treatment
B - Draft Contract
13.Subject: Funding agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange
Improvements Project
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
Funding Agreement with the VTA to identify the City of Cupertino and VTA ’s
respective obligations for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project
to the extent that the City of Cupertino’s contributions are expected to be reimbursed
from project applicants and funds are appropriated for such purpose
Staff Report
A - Draft Funding Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project)
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
14.Subject: Second reading of Ordinance and adopt amendments to the City's
Zoning Map to rezone a 0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special
Development Conditions (ML-fa) to Planned Development Zoning District with
Light Industrial And Commercial Uses P(ML, CG)). (Z-2015-01, 10950 N.
Blaney Avenue, APN: 316 03 041)
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No.
15-2135: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino rezoning a 0.98
acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special Development Conditions (ML-fa) to
Planned Development Zoning District with Light Industrial And Commercial Uses
P(ML, CG)"
Staff Report
A - Ordinance 15-2135
15.Subject: Second reading of ordinance amending Section 2.12.040 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code to clarify the number of votes required to pass
ordinances, resolutions, and certain orders to ensure that the Municipal Code is
consistent with State Law
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No.
15-2136: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending
Section 2.12.040 of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding the number of votes
required for Ordinances, Resolutions, and Certain Orders
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November 17, 2015City Council AGENDA
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
16.Subject: First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code regarding regular City Council meetings that fall on
Election Tuesday in even-numbered years
Recommended Action: Conduct the first reading Ordinance No. 15-2137: “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Section 2.04.010
of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding regular City
Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in even-numbered years"
Staff Report
A - Redline Draft Ordinance
B - Clean Draft Ordinance
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
17.Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
ADJOURNMENT
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November 17, 2015City Council AGENDA
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6;
litigation challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90
days after a decision is announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal
law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested
persons must file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the
City Clerk mails notice of the City’s decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply
with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s
office for more information or go to http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=125 for
a reconsideration petition form.
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to attend the next City Council meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any
disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at
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Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting agendas
and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available
in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3212 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Study Session on the Civic Center Master Plan – Financing Alternatives and
Affordability Analysis
Background
On July 7, 2015, Council approved the Civic Center Master Plan along with the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and gave direction to staff to proceed with
design for implementation of the master plan. The major elements of the master plan
are:
City Hall: construct a new replacement building of 40,000 square feet, in the
same general location on the civic center site as the existing city hall; to be a two -
story building including an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and space for
community functions;
Parking: to be located underground below the new City Hall with capacity to
park approximately 118 vehicles;
Library Program Room Expansion to be the “Perch” option to seat up to 130
people.
On August 18, 2015, the City Council heard an item recommending that
implementation of the approved Civic Center Master Plan move forward by
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a design consultant services contract, a
master agreement for already-funded phases of work up to $5,500,000, and for other
agreements for other professional services necessary for the implementation, not to
exceed $2,000,000. A motion to approve these actions failed, with three
Councilmembers requesting to add a future agenda item seeking additional
information on conceptual financing for the project. Attached is the report for Council’s
discussion and consideration.
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Prepared by: Katy Jensen, Capital Improvement Program Manager
Reviewed by: Timm Borden, Director of Public Works Department
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A - City of Cupertino Civic Center Master Plan – Project Rationale and Financing
Approach/Affordability Study
City
of
Cupertino
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
Project
Rationale
and
Financing
Approach/Affordability
Since
2012,
City
Staff,
at
the
direction
of
the
City
Council,
has
been
analyzing
options
to
address
a
myriad
of
challenges
associated
with
the
existing
City
Hall/Civic
Center
site.
These
challenges
include:
• A
City
Hall,
constructed
in
the
mid-‐1960’s,
that
has
exceeded
its
useful
life,
and
o Is
in
need
of
significant
seismic
upgrades;
o Contains
mechanical
systems
that
no
longer
meet
Building
Codes;
o Has
an
inefficient
electrical
system
that
cannot
accommodate
current
usage
–
causing
unreliable
service;
o Does
not
meet
the
requirements
to
house
an
Emergency
Operations
Center;
o Lacks
accessibility;
o Has
a
compromised
public
service
interface,
creating
inefficiencies
in
providing
community
service;
o Contains
insufficient
space
for
current
staffing
–
requiring
the
City
to
lease
an
increasing
amount
of
commercial
space
for
certain
departments
and
offering
no
room
for
future
growth.
• A
Library
whose
existing
capacity
and
functionality
cannot
accommodate
its
current
and
growing
popularity
and
community
demand
for
more
programming
and
meeting
space,
and
• Inadequate
parking
to
meet
the
demands
of
Civic
Center
users.
After
almost
three
years
of
intensive
analysis,
which
included
extensive
public
outreach,
assessment
of
numerous
alternatives
with
detailed
budget
estimates,
and
regular
City
Council
feedback1,
the
City
Council
adopted
Resolution
No.
15-‐060
on
July
7,
2015
approving
the
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
(the
“Plan”).
The
Plan
includes
the
following
key
elements:
a
new
two-‐story
city
hall
building
of
up
to
40,000
gross
square
feet,
118-‐space
underground
parking,
and
a
library
expansion
consisting
of
a
“perched”
addition
for
a
130-‐seat
program
room.
The
City
Council
directed
staff
to
prepare
a
financing
plan
for
its
consideration
relating
to
the
implementation
of
the
approved
Civic
Center
Master
Plan.
This
report
is
in
response
to
that
directive.
This
report
has
three
parts.
• Part
I:
Reviews
the
implementation
costs
of
the
proposed
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
and
the
economic
rationale
for
that
approach
compared
with
the
alternatives.
1
Council
either
discussed,
gave
direction
or
took
action
with
respect
to
the
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
approximately
nine
times
between
December
2012
and
August
2015.
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
–
Project
Rationale
and
Financing
Approach/Affordability
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16,
2015
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• Part
II:
Reviews
the
proposed
financing
approach
for
the
Civic
Center
Master
Plan.
• Part
III:
Examines
the
financial
impacts
of
such
a
financing
on
the
City
in
the
context
of
its
general
affordability
and
debt
assessment
criteria
used
by
the
rating
agencies.
The
conclusion
of
this
report
is:
• The
Plan
provides
an
overall
cost-‐effective
and
comprehensive
solution
to
the
needs
of
the
City
and
its
residents;
• The
Plan
satisfies
the
criteria
used
by
City
staff
in
evaluating
different
master
plan
schemes;
• The
Plan
is
in
line
with
the
size
and
cost
of
civic
center
projects
implemented
by
comparable
cities;
and
• The
Plan
can
be
financed
with
traditional
tax-‐exempt
lease
financing
at
an
annual
cost
that
is
affordable
to
the
City.
Part
I
The
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
In
developing
the
recommended
approach
to
addressing
the
challenges
associated
with
the
existing
Civic
Center,
staff
sought
to
design
a
plan
that
would
achieve
the
following
goals:
• Establish
City
Hall
as
a
resilient
building,
designed
to
allow
immediate
occupancy
after
a
sizable
earthquake
and
to
house
an
Emergency
Operations
Center;
• Resolve
the
existing
parking
shortage
on
the
existing
site
and
provide
additional
parking
for
library
expansion;
• Provide
additional
program
space
for
the
library
which
frees
up
the
Community
Hall
for
other
users;
• Provide
more
community
meeting
space;
and
• Provide
for
a
more
customer-‐friendly
interface
in
City
Hall.
In
principle,
the
City
could
achieve
these
goals
with
a
civic
center
plan
that
consists
of
a
variety
of
library
addition
configurations,
and
either
(a)
a
seismic
code
retrofit
of
City
Hall
and
a
separate
parking
garage,
or
(b)
a
new
City
Hall
and
underground
parking.
New
City
Hall
vs.
Seismic/Accessibility
Remodel
of
Existing
City
Hall
The
assessment
of
the
City
Hall
options
involved
a
cost
benefit
analysis.
Originally,
the
comparison
was
between
a
smaller
new
City
Hall
(recommended
by
staff)
and
the
remodel
of
existing
City
Hall.
However,
the
City
Council
approved
a
new
City
Hall
that
was
larger
than
the
staff-‐recommended
approach
to
allow
for
additional
community-‐programmed
space
and
growth
capacity.
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Center
Master
Plan
–
Project
Rationale
and
Financing
Approach/Affordability
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2015
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The
table
below
provides
a
high
level
summary
of
the
benefits
and
costs
of
the
three
approaches:
We
note
the
following
with
respect
to
the
costs
for
each
of
these
options:
• The
costs
shown
in
the
chart
above
summarize
underlying
detailed
cost
elements
that
include:
demolition
and
construction;
site
work;
design
consultants;
direct
and
indirect
City
staff
costs;
construction
management;
financing
costs;
relocation
and
temporary
leasing
for
City
staff;
furniture,
fixtures
and
equipment
(“FFE”);
design
contingency
(15%
of
direct
costs);
hard
cost
contingency
(10%
of
direct
costs);
and
escalation
(3
years
to
project
midpoint).
• All
of
these
costs
are
“industry
standard”
for
budget
estimates
for
projects
at
the
high-‐level
master
planning
stage.
The
estimates
were
prepared
by
a
professional
cost-‐estimating
consultant,
TBD
Consultants
(http://www.tbdconsultants.com)
and
are
based
on
standard
industry
practice,
professional
experience
and
knowledge
of
the
local
construction
markets.
The
estimates
were
then
peer
reviewed
by
the
City’s
on-‐call
estimating
consultant,
Cumming
(http://www.ccorpusa.com).
The
consultants
then
met
and
reconciled
their
New$City$Hall!!!!!!!!!!!
Council$Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
costs!as!of!07/07/15
New$City$Hall$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Staff$Recommendation!!!!!!
costs!as!of!07/07/15
Seismic/Accessibility$
Remodel$of$Existing$
City$Hall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
costs!as!of!10/21/14
Project$Benefits
Useful'Life 50!years 50!years 25!years
Square'Footage 40,000 35,000 26,000
EOC'
Operations/Resilience
State!of!Art!Emergency!
Communication!System
State!of!Art!Emergency!
Communication!System
Existing!Emergency!
Communication!System
Parking Underground Underground New!structure!east!!of!Library
Sustainability
Meets!LEED!Silver/Cupertino!
Climate!Action!Plan,!including!
lower!utility!costs!–!Projected!
impacts!of!$1/sf/yr!in!energy!
costs;!25!kBTU/sf/yr
Meets!LEED!Silver/Cupertino!
Climate!Action!Plan,!including!
lower!utility!costs!–!Projected!
impacts!of!$1/sf/yr!in!energy!
costs;!25!kBTU/sf/yr
Cannot!achieve!similar!
efficiencies!–!Projected!
impacts!of!$3.63/sf/yr!in!
energy!costs;!106!kBTU!/sf/yr
Public'Interface Improved!with!additional!
community!space
Improved!with!additional!
community!space
Improved!U!no!additional!
community!space
Functionality/Future'
Growth'Accommodated Accommodated Not!accommodated!–!still!
need!to!lease!satellite!space
Estimated$Cost$($MM)
City'Hall'Structure $56.20!$51.1 $14.30!
EOC'Operations included included 3.7
Parking included included 9
Total'Costs $56.20!$51.1 $27.00!
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estimates
to
develop
what
was
ultimately
included
in
an
appendix
to
the
approved
Civic
Center
Master
Plan.
• Costs
for
completed
municipal
buildings
are
somewhat
helpful
for
comparison
purposes,
however
those
are
actual
costs
and
no
longer
include
design
and
construction
contingencies.
Published
private
construction
costs
are
typically
for
building
“shells”
and
also
do
not
include
design
and
construction
contingencies,
FF&E,
any
temporary
lease
costs,
design
costs,
construction
management
costs,
or
financial
advisors
or
bond
counsels.
Also,
private
contractors
typically
do
not
pay
prevailing
wage
labor
costs
–
which
can
account
for
a
significant
difference.
Focusing
on
the
Council-‐approved
approach
vs.
the
remodel
approach,
the
table
suggests
that
the
new
City
Hall
would
be
approximately
twice
the
cost
of
a
seismic/accessibility
upgrade
of
existing
City
Hall
coupled
with
EOC
Operations
and
additional
parking.
While
the
cost
differential
between
the
two
approaches
would
narrow
if
the
remodel
costs
were
updated
from
the
October
2014
value,
the
new
City
Hall
clearly
entail
a
greater
outlay
of
funds.
However,
the
new
City
Hall
represents
a
prudent
use
of
funds
and
a
better
investment
by
the
City
for
the
following
reasons:
• The
new
City
Hall
will
house
an
Emergency
Operations
Center
that
can
provide
state
of
the
art
emergency
communication
systems
during
and
after
a
major
seismic
event.
This
need
is
a
major
driver
for
a
new
City
Hall.
With
the
remodel
approach,
the
City
must
rely
on
its
existing
and
outdated
systems.
• The
new
City
Hall
will
increase
square
footage
by
50%
over
the
remodel
approach.
The
new
City
Hall
will
be
able
to
house
its
existing
employees,
accommodate
future
staffing
growth,
and
will
eliminate
the
City’s
reliance
on
commercial
office
space
to
meet
overflow
needs
(as
is
the
case
with
the
City
Attorney’s
Office).
• The
underground
parking
at
a
new
City
Hall
preserves
the
site
east
of
the
Library
for
recreational
or
other
uses
or
as
a
potential
development
opportunity.
In
addition,
it
provides
for
better
circulation
around
the
Civic
Center
area.
By
not
constructing
an
above-‐ground
parking
garage,
the
City
would
retain
the
softer
interface
between
the
Civic
Center
and
the
neighborhood
immediately
to
the
east,
and
meets
the
popular
desire
of
the
community
as
expressed
through
project
outreach.
• The
new
City
Hall
will
be
considerably
more
efficient
to
operate.
The
annual
energy
requirements
(kBTU/square
foot)
will
decline
by
more
than
75%
per
square
foot.
• The
new
City
Hall
will
provide
a
useful
life
of
50
more
years
–
double
the
useful
life
provided
by
a
remodeled
City
Hall.
Comparing
costs
of
the
two
approaches
today
ignores
the
financial
impacts
on
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City
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The
Council-‐approved
City
Hall
option
will
result
in
an
attractively
designed
facility
that
is
appropriately
sized
for
the
site,
is
highly
functional
and
efficient,
and
achieves
all
of
the
objectives
of
the
City.
It
is
also
in
keeping,
if
not
modest
by
comparison,
with
city
halls
in
other
Bay
Area
communities
with
similar
populations
to
the
City:
Library
Improvements
The
improvements
to
the
Library
represent
a
project
cost
that
is
separate
and
distinct
from
the
considerations
associated
with
the
City
Hall
analysis.
The
City
Council
evaluated
four
options
for
the
Library
with
the
goal
of
expanding
seating
capacity
from
30
to
130
people:
• Option
1
–
Expansion
of
the
existing
Library
Story
Room.
Estimated
cost
of
$5.1
million.
• Option
2
–
Single
story
expansion
to
add
a
new
room
with
a
seating
capacity
of
130
people
and
modify
the
interior
to
provide
support
elements
to
the
Program
Room.
Estimated
cost
of
$5.3
million.
• Option
3
–
Courtyard
infill
expansion
that
envisions
a
new
single
story
building
in
the
interior
courtyard
space.
Estimated
cost
of
$6.0
million
• Option
4
–
Perch
expansion
involving
the
new
construction
of
a
two
story
building
to
be
built
over
the
Children’s
Reading
Area.
Estimated
Cost:
$6.9
million.
The
City
Council
chose
to
pursue
Option
4
as
this
option
contains
optimal
proportions;
allows
seating
flexibility;
has
no
impact
on
Memorial
Grove;
retains
the
existing
Story
Room;
is
favored
by
Library
Staff,
the
Cupertino
Library
Foundation
and
Friends
of
the
Library;
and
entails
minimal
disruption
of
the
Library
during
construction.
Part
II
Financing
the
New
City
Hall
The
suggested
plan
of
finance
for
the
new
City
Hall
involves
a
tax-‐exempt
fixed
rate,
long-‐term
lease
financing
transaction.
The
source
of
repayment
would
be
annual
appropriations
from
the
City’s
General
Fund.
This
approach
is
well
established
in
California,
is
used
frequently
by
the
State
and
local
governments
to
finance
public
facilities,
and
is
the
same
approach
implemented
by
the
City
to
finance
the
public
library
and
animal
shelter
in
2002
and
other
public
improvements
in
the
1990’s
–
Jurisdiction Population FTE Operating5GF5Budget Year5Built Square5Feet
Cupertino 61,00055555555 181 $68.25million 1960's 26,00055555555
Brentwood 56,00055555555 305 43.65million 2012 65,00055555555
Dublin 52,00055555555 94 63.35million 2000*53,00055555555
Milpitas 70,00055555555 328 76.65million 2002 68,00055555555
Redwood5City 80,00055555555 559 101.95million 1997 42,50055555555
Walnut5Creek 65,00055555555 348 77.65million 2002*70,00055555555
*Renovation5and5Addition
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which
obligations
were
refinanced
in
2012.
See
Appendix
A
for
a
listing
of
California
cities
that
have
lease
financed
city
hall
or
civic
center
improvements.
The
reasons
that
governments
implement
tax-‐exempt
lease
financing
for
public
facility
projects
include:
• Spread
the
cost
of
the
facility
over
its
useful
life;
• Allocate
the
cost
of
the
facility
among
the
generation
of
residents
that
will
benefit
from
it;
and
• Preserve
cash
for
other
projects
that
cannot
be
tax-‐exempt
financed.
Unlike
General
Obligation
Bonds,
lease
financing
does
not
require
a
public
vote.
General
Obligation
Bonds
involve
a
pledge
of
the
City’s
“full
faith
and
credit”
and
its
taxing
power
and,
by
State
Constitution,
requires
a
two-‐thirds
vote
of
the
electorate.
Lease
financing
involves
no
such
pledge
and
does
not
require
an
increase
in
taxes
or
any
pledge
to
obligate
tax
revenues.
A.
The
Lease
Financing
Structure
1.
Transaction
Overview
The
lease
financing
of
a
new
City
Hall,
which
likely
will
take
the
form
of
Certificates
of
Participation
(“COPs”),
involves
the
following
elements:
• The
City
will
cause
the
issuance
of
COPs
in
the
public
marketplace.
o COP
proceeds
will
be
held
by
a
trustee
representing
certificate
holders
(the
“Trustee”)
and
used
to
fund
construction
costs
of
the
new
City
Hall.
• Concurrently
with
the
sale
of
the
COPs,
the
City
will
enter
into
a
leasing
arrangement
with
the
Cupertino
Public
Facilities
Corporation
(the
“CPFC”)
with
respect
to
the
new
City
Hall
or
other
asset,
as
discussed
later
in
this
report
(the
“Asset”).
o Under
a
Site
or
Facilities
Lease,
the
City
will
convey
the
Asset
to
the
CPFC.
o Under
a
Lease
Agreement,
the
CPFC
will
lease
the
Asset
back
to
the
City.
• Under
the
Lease
Agreement,
the
City
will
make
semi-‐annual
rental
payments
to
the
CPFC.
o The
CPFC
will
assign
those
rental
payments
to
the
Trustee.
o The
Trustee
will
apply
the
payments
to
make
principal
and
interest
(“P
&
I”)
payments
to
the
COP
holders.
See
Appendix
B
for
a
diagram
of
the
financing
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2.
Rental
Payments
The
City’s
rental
payments
will
fund
the
principal
and
interest
payments
to
the
COP
Holders.
Rental
payments
will
be
subject
to
the
following
requirements
and
conditions:
• The
rental
payments
are
to
be
annually
appropriated
from
the
City’s
General
Fund.
o The
City
will
covenant
to
include
rental
payments
in
its
annual
budgets.
o Annual
rental
payments
will
be
fixed
throughout
the
COP
term.
• Rental
payments
may
not
exceed
the
fair
rental
value
of
the
Asset.
• If
the
Asset
is
damaged
or
condemned,
the
rental
payments
will
be
subject
to
abatement.
• The
obligation
to
make
rental
payments
is
annual.
o Under
California,
this
obligation
does
not
constitute
“debt”
that
is
subject
to
voter
approval.
• Failure
to
make
a
rental
payment
will
not
result
in
an
acceleration
of
the
COPs.
o The
City
may
be
sued
for
past
due
rental
payments
(on
an
annual
basis).
o The
Trustee
may
have
the
right
to
enter
and
re-‐let
the
facilities.
3.
The
Leased
Asset
The
value
of
the
Asset
must
equal
or
exceed
the
par
amount
of
the
COPs.
The
outstanding
COPs
currently
have
leases
against
City
Hall,
the
Community
Hall,
the
Library,
and
the
land
on
which
all
three
facilities
are
located.
With
the
proposed
Project
and
the
lease
structure,
there
are
two
options:
• Lease
the
Asset
being
constructed,
expanded,
or
improved
(may
require
amendment
of
the
existing
lease
agreement)
o Requires
the
funding
of
interest
during
construction,
o Effect:
funded
interest
increases
the
COP
borrowing
amount
and
annual
rental
payments,
but
defers
payments
until
after
construction.
• Asset
Transfer
o Lease
an
alternate
asset
that
is
already
in
existence
and
unencumbered,
§ Value
of
Asset
must
equal
or
exceed
COP
par,
o City
can
begin
rental
payments
in
first
year,
eliminating
the
need
to
fund
interest
during
construction,
o Effect:
lower
City’s
cost
of
borrowing.
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C.
Credit
Matters
1.
Rating
Agency
Considerations
Rating
agencies
tend
to
rate
COPs
one
notch
lower
than
the
issuer’s
general
obligation
credit
or
issuer
credit
rating.
As
the
City
is
rated
AAA
by
Standard
&
Poor’s
(“S&P”),
the
COPs
will
likely
be
rated
“AA+”
similar
to
the
2012
Refunding
COP
transaction.
The
credit
analysis
will
focus
on
the
following
factors:
• City’s
General
Creditworthiness
–
This
will
be
evaluated
on
the
basis
of
the
following
factors:
o Overall
debt
structure
and
burden
–
rating
agencies
will
look
at
traditional
debt
(i.e,,
other
outstanding
financings)
and
unfunded
pension/OPEB
liabilities,
o Economic
and
tax
base
factors
–
these
refer
to
income
levels,
assessed
values,
unemployment
and
similar
metrics.
These
will
be
strong
for
the
City
(as
well
as
most
Bay
Area
cities),
o Financial
flexibility,
performance
and
position
–
these
generally
pertain
to
the
(a)
City’s
overall
reserves
and
liquidity
position,
and
(b)
trend
of
financial
operations
–
to
insulate
itself
from
unexpected
contingencies,
o Administrative
and
management
factors
–
these
are
more
qualitative
assessments
which
are
positively
impacted
by
the
existence
of
strong
financial
policies,
budgetary
practices
and
accuracy,
and
other
indications
of
fiscal
discipline.
• Documentation
and
Security
–
The
rating
agencies
will
consider
the
following
factors:
o Whether
the
financing
term
is
appropriate
for
the
asset
being
financed
or
leased,
o Inclusion
of
a
covenant
to
budget
and
appropriate
–
this
is
a
central
feature
of
California
leases,
o Timing
–
whether
payment
dates
accommodate
a
potential
delay
in
adopting
a
budget
for
the
following
fiscal
year
§ Payment
dates
of
September/March
or
October/April
are
ideal,
§ Alternatively,
the
City
can
fund
a
debt
service
reserve,
o Approach
to
abatement
risk
§ During
construction
risk
–
either
capitalize
interest
or
use
the
asset
transfer
option,
§ Rental
interruption
insurance
–
in
the
event
the
leased
asset
is
damaged
or
destroyed,
o Other
insurance
provisions
–
title
insurance,
and
property
&
casualty
(earthquake
insurance
is
not
required),
o Lease
remedies
–
is
the
remedy
of
re-‐entering/re-‐letting
available?
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• Essentiality
of
the
Leased
Asset
–
this
is
an
important
consideration
for
Moody’s
(which
currently
does
not
rate
the
City),
but
it
is
less
important
to
S&P.
Buildings
that
perform
essential
government
functions
–
such
as
City
Halls,
Public
Safety
Buildings,
Courts
–
are
favored
as
their
essential
functions
increase
the
likelihood
that
an
appropriation
will
be
made
in
times
of
fiscal
stress.
D.
The
Financing
Process
The
financing
process
involves
the
following
basic
steps
once
a
decision
to
finance
the
City
Hall
project
is
made
among
the
City,
Bond
Counsel
and
Financial
Advisor.
1.
General
Timing
Considerations
• Generally,
the
financing
occurs
when
the
project
is
in
a
sufficient
state
of
readiness
with
the
project
fully
designed
and
costed,
o Approvals
obtained
o No
environmental
or
planning
issues
o Ideally,
contract
is
bid
• From
a
Federal
tax
law
standpoint,
the
City
must
have
the
reasonable
expectation
to
spend
85%
of
the
COP
proceeds
within
3
years.
2.
Threshold
Decisions
• Form
of
lease
financing
–
COPs
vs.
lease
revenue
bonds,
• Structure
–
Asset
transfer
or
lease
project
to
be
constructed,
• Manner
of
sale
–
Competitive
vs.
Negotiated
sale,
o Competitive
sale
–
All
underwriters
are
invited
to
bid
with
award
made
to
firm
bidding
the
lowest
true
interest
cost
o Negotiated
sale
–
Pre-‐select
an
underwriter
to
pre-‐market
the
COPs
to
investors
and
fine
tune
the
structure
based
on
market
inputs
o Key
factors:
stability
of
bond
market;
complexity
of
transaction
§ The
City
could
likely
sell
the
COPs
through
a
competitive
sale.
3.
Documentation
Process
• Legal
documents
–
Resolution,
Lease
Agreement,
Assignment
and
Indenture,
• Sale
documents
–
Official
Statement,
Notice
of
Sale
(if
competitive
sale),
Purchase
Agreement
(if
negotiated
sale),
• Council
approval
of
substantially
final
documents.
4.
Rating
Process
• Submit
documents,
cash
flows,
and
City
CAFRs
to
rating
agencies,
• Prepare
credit
presentation,
• Receive
rating.
5.
Sale
Process
• If
competitive
sale:
o Publish
notice
of
intention
to
sell
COPs
in
Bond
Buyer
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o Post
Preliminary
Official
Statement
and
Notice
of
Sale
to
I-‐deal
website
o Receive
bids
electronically
through
PARITY
system
o Close
transaction
approximately
two
weeks
later
• If
negotiated
sale:
o Post
Preliminary
Official
Statement
to
printer’s
website
o Underwriter
pre-‐markets
the
COPs
o Set
date
for
sale
§ Underwriter
sets
initial
scale
§ Underwriter
takes
orders
based
on
scale
§ Underwrite
finalizes
scale
based
on
investor
demand
§ Sign
Purchase
Agreement
§ Close
transaction
two
weeks
later
Part
III
Financial
Impacts
on
the
City
and
Affordability
A
Financial
Impacts
of
a
Lease
Financing
1.
General
The
lease
financing
will
entail
annual
appropriations
from
the
City’s
General
Fund
to
pay
principal
and
interest
on
the
COPs.
The
amount
of
those
appropriations
will
depend
on
the
following
factors:
• Interest
rates
• Amount
borrowed
• Term
of
financing
• Amortization
structure
• Credit
rating
Interest
rates
are
set
at
the
time
of
the
COP
sale.
While
one
cannot
predict
future
interest
rate,
current
rates
remain
near
historic
lows.
Tax-‐exempt
municipal
bonds
are
benchmarked
off
the
Municipal
Market
Data
(MMD)
index
for
high-‐grade
bonds.
The
MMD
provides
yields
for
each
maturity
between
1
to
30
years.
The
chart
below
tracks
MMD
yields
for
5,
10,
and
30
years
since
1993.
Generational
lows
were
attained
in
the
early
part
of
2015
and
have
not
risen
materially.
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The
chart
below
compares
recent
MMD
yields
(red
line)
with
historical
MMD
yields
over
a
2
year
(shorter
thick
gray
shaded
area)
and
a
20
year
period
(taller
dark
line).
In
addition,
the
chart
shows
the
lowest
year-‐to-‐date
MMD
yields
(broken
yellow
line).
While
current
interest
rates
exceed
year-‐to-‐date
lows,
they
remain
towards
the
low
end
of
their
two-‐year
range
and
very
low
in
comparison
to
the
range
of
interest
rates
experienced
over
the
past
20
years.
The
conclusion
is
that
for
issuers
with
projects
to
be
financed,
the
current
market
is
extremely
favorable.
For
a
30-‐year
lease
financing,
the
City’s
borrowing
rate
would
approximate
3.5%.
2.
Financial
Impacts
Under
Different
Scenarios
Any
of
the
approaches
the
City
may
take
with
respect
to
the
Civic
Center
improvements
likely
will
involve
a
lease
financing.
The
par
amount
issued
will
be
based
on
the
amount
projects
cost,
transaction
costs
and
debt
service
reserves
that
Historical MMD Yields
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2%
4%
6%
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2
3
4
5
6
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are
funded.
The
City
can
reduce
the
amount
it
borrows
by
cash
funding
a
portion
of
the
project
costs.
Assuming
the
City
cash
funds
from
existing
resources
a
portion
of
the
project
costs
to
reduce
the
amount
borrowed,
a
lease
financing
may
range
from
an
estimated
low
of
$30
million
(remodel
+
library
improvements
+
transaction
costs/reserves)
to
an
estimated
high
of
$60
million
(Council-‐approved
new
City
Hall
+
library
improvements
+
transaction
costs/reserves).
The
table
below
shows
the
approximate
annual
impact
of
borrowing
these
amounts
–
and
a
middle
ground
of
$45
million
–
under
different
interest
rate
and
lease
term
assumptions:
If
the
City
were
to
consider
a
30-‐year
financing,
similar
to
original
transaction
refunded
by
the
City’s
2012
Certificates
of
Participation,
the
annual
cost
would
range
between
approximately
$1.63
million
to
$3.26
million
in
the
current
market
and
between
$1.84
million
to
$3.68
million
if
rates
were
to
increase
100
basis
points
(1%)
at
the
time
of
actual
issuance.
A
critical
issue
relates
to
the
City’s
ability
to
afford
the
annual
debt
service
associated
with
any
of
these
scenarios.
B.
Affordability
of
the
City
Hall
Lease
Financing
1.
General
A
financing
of
up
to
approximately
$60
million
for
a
new
City
Hall/library
improvements
would
represent
a
significant
financial
undertaking
for
the
City.
The
City
is
in
the
fortunate
position
of
being
able
to
afford
such
an
undertaking
for
the
following
reasons:
20#years 25#years 30#years 20#years 25#years 30#years 20#years 25#years 30#years
3.00%3.25%3.50%3.00%3.25%3.50%3.00%3.25%3.50%
$2,016,471 $1,771,180 $1,631,140 $3,024,707 $2,656,770 $2,446,710 $4,032,942 $3,542,360 $3,262,280
3.50%3.75%4.00%3.50%3.75%4.00%3.50%3.75%4.00%
$2,110,832 $1,869,951 $1,734,903 $3,166,248 $2,804,926 $2,602,354 $4,221,665 $3,739,901 $3,469,806
4.00%4.25%4.50%4.00%4.25%4.50%4.00%4.25%4.50%
$2,207,453 $1,971,436 $1,841,746 $3,311,179 $2,957,154 $2,762,619 $4,414,905 $3,942,871 $3,683,493
4.50%4.75%5.00%4.50%4.75%5.00%4.50%4.75%5.00%
$2,306,284 $2,075,554 $1,951,543 $3,459,426 $3,113,331 $2,927,315 $4,612,569 $4,151,108 $3,903,086
$30,000,000 $45,000,000 $60,000,000
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• The
City
has
limited
outstanding
debt
–
$37.925
million
of
the
2012
Certificates
of
Participation
remain,
with
an
annual
debt
service
requirement
of
approximately
$3.17
million.
• The
City
unfunded
pension
liability
($28.3
million
as
of
the
most
recent
CalPERS
valuation)
is
relatively
small
and
highly
manageable
largely
because
the
City
has
contracted
out
public
safety.
• The
City’s
recurring
operating
revenues
have
exceeded
recurring
operating
expenses
(prior
to
payment
of
capital
expenditures)
by
more
than
1.05x
on
average
for
the
past
5
fiscal
years
and
are
projected
to
exceed
future
recurring
operating
expenses
by
more
than
$11
million/year
over
the
next
five
years.
• The
City
has
a
considerable
cash
balance
of
$91.8
million
as
a
result
of
conservative
budgeting
practices
and
the
collection
of
significant
impact
fees.
2.
Rating
Agency
Metrics
The
rating
agencies,
Government
Financial
Officers
Association,
and
State
Treasurer’s
Office
have
promulgated
several
specific
metrics
that
allow
for
an
objective
and
quantitative
assessment
of
debt
affordability 2 .
During
the
rating
process,
the
rating
agencies
will
develop
a
“local
government
scorecard”
which
also
includes
socio-‐economic
and
management-‐related
metric
in
additional
to
financial.
In
addition,
Moody’s
publishes
medians
for
cities
of
various
population
sizes
by
rating
category3.
The
City,
then,
can
measure
the
affordability
of
future
debt
by
reference
to
established
benchmarks.
a. Debt
Affordability
Metrics
The
debt
affordability
metrics
used
by
rating
agencies
to
score
a
local
government’s
finances
include
the
following:
• Fund
balance
as
%
of
Revenues
–
Fund
balance
refers
to
the
net
financial
resources
available
to
the
City
in
the
short
term.
It
includes
both
the
General
Fund
balance
and
any
other
reserves
available
for
operating
purposes.
Both
restricted
and
unrestricted
fund
balance
is
considered.
• Cash
Balance
as
%
of
Revenues
–
Cash
is
a
component
of
fund
balance
(which
is
an
accounting
concept)
and
is
the
ultimate
measure
of
liquidity.
• Debt/Pensions
-‐
Within
this
category,
there
are
four
components:
2
See:
Moody’s
Investors
Service,
US
Local
Government
General
Obligation
Debt
(January
15,
2014);
Standard
&
Poor’s
Rating
Services,
U.S.
Local
Governments
General
Obligation
Ratings:
Methodology
and
Assumptions
(September
12,
2013);
Rowan
Miranda
and
Ronald
Picur,
Benchmarking
and
Measuring
Debt
Capacity,
(GFOA
Budgeting
Series
2000);
California
Debt
and
Investment
Advisory
Committee
–
Municipal
Debt
Essentials
–
Accessing
the
Debt
Market
(February
2,
2011)
3
See:
Moody’s
Investors
Service,
US
Local
Government
–
Updated
2013
Medians
(August
13,
2015);
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o Debt
to
Full
Assessed
Value
–
This
measures
a
local
government’s
debt
burden
relative
to
the
assessed
value
in
its
jurisdiction.
o Gross
Debt
to
Operating
Revenues
–
This
metric
reflects
the
potential
budgetary
impact
of
future
debt
service.
Moody’s
considers
all
operating
revenues,
not
just
General
Fund
revenues.
o Net
Pension
Liability
–
Rating
agencies
will
factor
the
magnitude
of
a
local
government’s
pension
obligations
in
a
manner
similar
to
debt
burden.
o Net
Pension
Liability
to
Operating
Revenues
–
This
metric
measures
the
net
pension
liability
relative
to
the
size
of
a
local
government’s
budget.
The
local
government
scorecard
includes
the
following
metrics,
as
well
as
socio-‐
economic,
financial
and
management
factors:
Local
Government
Scorecard
Very
Strong
Strong
Moderate
Cupertino
Economy/Tax
Base
Full
Tax
Base
(Full
Value)
>$12B
$1.4B
to
$12B
$240M
to
$1.4B
$18.2
B
Full
Value/Capita
>$150M
$65M-‐,
$150M
$35M
-‐
$65M
$301M
Income
(%
US
Median)
>150%
90%
-‐
150%
75%-‐90%
300%
Finances
Fund
Balance
as
%
Revenues
>30%
15%-‐30%
5%-‐15%
76.7%*
Cash
Balance
as
%
of
Revenues
>25%
10%-‐25%
5%-‐10%
64.1%
Management
5
year
Avg
Rev
vs.
Oper
Exp
>1.05%
1.02%-‐
1.05%
0.98%-‐
1.02%
1.055%**
Debt/Pensions
Debt***/Full
Value
<0.75%
0.75%
-‐
1.75%
1.75%
-‐
4%
0.21%
Debt/Operating
Rev
<
33%
33%-‐67%
67%-‐
3x
26.7%
Net
Pension****/Full
Value
<0.9%
0.9%-‐2.1%
2.1%-‐4.8%
0.16%
Net
Pension/Rev
<40%
40%-‐80%
80%-‐3.6x
20.0%
*Projected
FYE
15
fund
balance
of
$109,790,874
vs.
overall
operating
revenues
of
$143,230,304
(excluding
capital
projects);
Project
FYE
15
cash
balance
is
$91,762,599.
**Based
on
aggregate
operating
revenues
from
FY11
to
FY15
divided
by
aggregate
expenditure
over
same
period
***Debt
consists
of
$37,925,000
of
outstanding
certificates
of
participation
****Based
on
unfunded
liability
of
$28,373,566
shown
in
October
2014
CalPERS
valuation
A
State
Treasurer’s
Office
presentation
on
debt
affordability
added
these
metrics
in:
High
Medium
Low
Cupertino
Debt
Per
Capita
>5,000
$2,000
-‐
$5,000
<
$2,000
$626
Debt
Service
as
%
of
Operating
Expense
>15%
7%
-‐
15%
<
7%
2.23%*
Debt
as
%
of
Assessed
Value
>8%
3%
-‐
8%
<3%
0.21%
*$3.17
million
in
annual
debt
service
vs.
FY15
operating
expenses
of
approximately
$141,968,992
(excludes
capital
expenditures).
The
rating
agencies
will
evaluate
and
weigh
each
of
these
metrics,
adjust
for
such
factors
as
forecast
results,
management
practices,
major
contingent
liabilities
and
other
items,
and
may
consider
other
analytic
issues
not
addressed
in
the
above
list.
Based
on
anticipated
fiscal
year
end
2015
operating
results,
the
City’s
debt
metrics
exceed
those
in
the
“Very
Strong”
assessment
by
Moody’s
and
in
the
“Low”
category
by
the
State
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The
increase
in
outstanding
debt
from
a
new
lease
financing
likely
would
move
the
City
out
of
the
“Very
Strong”
category
and
into
“Strong”
for
that
one
metric.
Using
projected
fiscal
year
end
revenues
as
the
benchmark,
the
City
would
stay
in
the
“Strong”
category
even
with
a
new
financing
of
approximately
$60
million.
A
decrease
in
fiscal
year
2016
operating
revenues
and
operating
expenses
could
lead
to
a
different
result
–
and
a
decision
for
greater
cash
infusion
to
reduce
the
amount
borrowed.
A
new
lease
financing
would
not
appear
to
materially
affect
the
other
categories
and,
on
an
overall
basis,
should
not
affect
the
assessment
of
such
debt
as
clearly
affordable.
An
analysis
of
Moody’s
medians
for
cities
with
similar
populations
confirms
this
conclusion.
b. Comparison
with
Other
Cities
with
Similar
Populations
As
noted,
Moody’s
published
its
medians
for
U.S.
local
cities
most
recently
on
August
13,
2015,
based
on
2013
data.
The
chart
below
shows:
(a)
the
medians
by
rating
category
(Aaa
and
Aa
ratings)
for
U.S.
cities
with
populations
between
50,000
to
100,000
and
(b)
the
current
metrics
for
the
City.
The
focus
is
primarily
on
General
Fund
revenues
and
balance.
Aaa
Aa
Cupertino
Total
General
Fund
(GF)
Revenues
$57,976M
$56,433M
$88.353M
GF
Balance
as
%
of
GF
Revenue
38.53%
32.66%
54.42%*
Available
GF
Balance
as
%
of
Revenue
36.09%
29.88%
52.32%**
Debt
as
%
of
Full
Value
0.69%
1.13%
0.21%
Overall
Debt
as
%
of
Full
Value
2.20%
3.04%
0.36%
Total
Full
Value
$9.976B
5.691B
$18.2B
Population
64,206
67,895
60,550
Full
Value
per
capita
$138,422
$82,268
$300,000
*Projected
FY15
General
Fund
balance
of
$48,082,756
**Reduces
forecast
General
Fund
balance
by
$1,860,396
reflecting
restricted
and
non-‐spendable
funds
In
each
category,
the
City’s
metrics
are
superior
to
those
of
Aaa
rated
cities
with
a
similar
population
base.
Those
metrics
likely
would
not
change
following
a
lease
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City
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Part
IV
Conclusion
The
City
is
in
a
unique
position
among
its
peers.
It
has
compelling
demographics
in
terms
of
overall
assessed
value
and
median
income.
Its
debt
levels,
including
traditional
debt
and
unfunded
pension
liabilities,
are
low
relative
to
assessed
value
and
operating
revenues.
The
City
has
implemented
conservative
budgetary
practices
that
have
resulted
in
very
high
fund
balance
and
cash
balance
–
enabling
it
to
cash
fund
improvements
to
its
infrastructure
and
to
minimize
deferred
maintenance.
The
most
valuable
company
in
the
world
is
headquartered
in
the
City
and
is
in
the
process
of
making
an
extraordinary
investment
that
speaks
to
its
long-‐
term
commitment
to
Cupertino.
In
short,
the
City’s
financial
present
is
strong
and
its
future
looks
even
stronger.
A
lease
financing
for
a
new
City
Hall
will
not
change
the
City’s
financial
profile
–
even
if
the
cost
of
the
project
is
more
expensive
than
any
other
project
undertaken
by
the
City.
If
the
City
Council
and
staff
can
conclude
that
a
new
City
Hall
of
40,000
square,
with
underground
parking
and
a
library
expansion,
is,
in
fact,
affordable,
the
question
becomes
whether
such
a
project
makes
sense
or
whether
the
City
should
simply
try
to
remodel
its
existing
facility.
Both
approaches
have
their
merits.
But
while
the
new
City
Hall
is
more
expensive,
it
solves
existing
problems
that
a
remodel
cannot,
including:
a
state
of
the
art
Emergency
Operations
Center,
more
space
for
existing
and
future
employees,
better
public
interface,
greater
operating
efficiency
per
square
foot
and
a
significantly
longer
useful
life.
In
conclusion,
the
City
Council
is
right
to
have
expressed
concern
over
the
cost
associated
with
this
and
any
potential
long-‐term
investment.
However,
it
should
take
great
comfort
in
its
ability
to
afford
the
cost
of
the
debt
without
impacting
its
overall
credit
profile
or
the
services
it
currently
provides
to
the
community.
If
it
chooses
to
move
forward
with
a
financing,
the
City
Council
should
take
further
comfort
in
knowing
that,
absent
a
major
spike
in
interest
rates,
it
will
be
borrowing
at
near-‐historically
low
interest
rates.
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
–
Project
Rationale
and
Financing
Approach/Affordability
October
16,
2015
17
|
Page
Appendix
A
Cities
That
Have
Financed
City
Hall
and
Civic
Center
Improvement
Projects
Through
Lease
Financing
• Arcata
• Moreno
Valley
• Agoura
Hills
• Mountain
View
• Auburn
• Murrieta
• Bellflower
• Newport
Beach
• Beverly
Hills
• Oakland
• Big
Bear
Lake
• Oakley
• Blythe
• Oceanside
• Brentwood
• Oxnard
• Brisbane
• Palmdale
• Calabasas
• Palo
Alto
• Campbell
• Pasadena
• Chino
Hills
• Pismo
Beach
• Chowchilla
• Rancho
Cordova
• Chula
Vista
• Rancho
Mirage
• Compton
• Rancho
Santa
Margarita
• Corona
• Redding
• Costa
Mesa
• Redwood
City
• Cypress
• Richmond
• Downey
• Ridgecrest
• Dublin
• Sacramento
• El
Cerrito
• San
Bernardino
• Escondido
• San
Fernando
• Fresno
• San
Dimas
• Gardena
• San
Francisco
• Grand
Terrace
• San
Jose
• Hayward
• San
Leandro
• Huntington
Beach
• Santa
Ana
• Inglewood
• Santa
Cruz
• La
Canada
Flintridge
• Sausalito
• La
Mesa
• Solana
Beach
• Laguna
Hills
• Suisun
City
• Lincoln
• Temecula
• Loma
Linda
• Tracy
• Los
Angeles
• West
Covina
• Lynwood
• West
Hollywood
• Malibu
• Westlake
Village
• Martinez
• Westminster
• Mission
Viejo
• Windsor
Civic
Center
Master
Plan
–
Project
Rationale
and
Financing
Approach/Affordability
October
16,
2015
18
|
Page
Appendix
B
Certificates
of
Participation
Diagram
City
of
Cupertino
Cupertino
Public
Financing
Corp.
Trustee
Bank
Lease
Agreement
Rental
Payments
COP
Holders
COP
Proceeds
P
&
I
Payments
Assignment
of
Rental
Payments
Assigned
Rental
Payments
CITY OF CUPERTINO
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On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Approve the November 3 City Council minutes
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:A - Draft Minutes
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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:48 p.m. Mayor Rod Sinks called the Regular City Council meeting to order in Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rod Sinks, Vice Mayor Barry Chang (6:55 p.m.) and Council members Darcy
Paul and Gilbert Wong. Absent: Savita Vaidhyanathan.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATION
1. Subject: Present Emerging Artist Award to Claire Kuan
Recommended Action: Present Emerging Artist Award to Claire Kuan
Claire Kuan was not present to receive the award in person. Council received a brief
explanation about the award from Diane Matley, Vice Chair of the Fine Arts
Commission.
2. Subject: a. Presentations from delegations to Toyokawa and Copertino Sister Cities and
students who hosted Toyokawa delegates; and b. Presentation of Hsinchu Sister City
delegation gift
Recommended Action: Receive presentations
a. Alysa Sakkas, President of Cupertino Toyokawa Sister City Committee and Helene
Davis, President of Cupertino Copertino Sister City Association along with the student
delegates made presentations; and b. Angela Chen, Vice President, Chia-Ching Lin,
President, and Vice President Janice Sung of Cupertino Hsinchu Sister City Association
presented gifts to Council from Hsinchu Sister City. Council received the presentations.
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3. Subject: Update from the Public Safety Commission
Recommended Action: Receive update
Written communications for this item included a PowerPoint presentation.
Chair of the Public Safety Commission Rob McCoy gave an update from the
Commission via a PowerPoint presentation. Council received the update.
4. Subject: Update from the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission
Recommended Action: Receive update
This item was continued to a future Council meeting.
5. Subject: Update from the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
Recommended Action: Receive update
Written communications for this item included a PowerPoint presentation.
Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Pete Heller gave an update from the
Commission via a PowerPoint presentation. Council received the update.
6. Subject: Safe Routes to School Update
Recommended Action: Receive update
Written communications for this item included a PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman gave an update regarding Safe Routes to School
via a PowerPoint presentation. Council received the update.
Steven Scharf talked about the danger of cars parked in the bike lane on Blaney
Avenue.
POSTPONEMENTS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sandra James, President of Cupertino Veterans Memorial talked about the upcoming
Veterans Day ceremony in Memorial Park and showed a video of the Memorial Dedication
from 2007.
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Aparna on behalf of Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Engineering thanked Mayor Sinks
for the presentations he gave to the students before the meeting.
David Chang talked about Vallco Mall store owners receiving eviction notices.
Moe Satter small business owner from Vallco Mall talked about the mall owners, Sand Hill
telling him he needs to relocate his store.
Donald Moore on behalf of Vallco Shop Owners and small business owner in Vallco Mall
talked about having to relocate his store.
John Willey talked about the Hills at Vallco project and compared the height of the current
mall to the proposed project. He distributed written comments.
Cathy Helgerson talked about the upcoming public information meeting hosted by
Supervisor Simitian regarding Lehigh. She also talked about the concern over Vallco store
owners being asked to relocate.
Greg Schaffer talked about his opposition to the Hills at Vallco project.
Jennifer Griffin talked about the Hills at Vallco project and concerns over the height of the
proposed project and loss of retail in the mall. She also talked about concern over tagging of
street trees on Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe slated for removal.
Lisa Warren talked about protected trees on Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe that are
tagged for removal. She also talked about concern over the store owners at Vallco being asked
to relocate.
Kim Vo small business owner at Vallco Mall talked about her store and its growing success
and now being asked to relocate.
Surinder Kaur small business owner at Vallco Mall talked about being asked to relocate.
Ajay Jhigan talked about Sand Hill giving notice to store owners to relocate.
Lynn Ly small business owner at Vallco Mall talked about being asked to relocate her
business.
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Mark Chen talked about parking issues on residential streets and not allowing space for
parents to pick up their kids from school.
Liang Chao talked about the Hills at Vallco project and concern over store owners being
asked to relocate without compensation.
Barry Feeley talked about Vallco Mall being a Cupertino icon and concern that it will be going
away.
Mariah Moscoso talked about concern over the shop owners in Vallco Mall having to relocate.
Ruth Ashkenazi talked about concern over Sand Hill asking the Vallco shop owners to
relocate without compensation.
Raj Singh small business owner in Vallco Mall talked about having to relocate without
compensation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Wong moved and Chang seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as
presented with the exception of item number 13 which was pulled for discussion. Ayes: Sinks,
Chang, Paul and Wong. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Vaidhyanathan.
7. Subject: Approve the October 20 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes
8. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending September 25, 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-094 accepting accounts payable for the
period ending September 25, 2015
9. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 2, 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-095 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 2, 2015
10. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 9, 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-096 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 9, 2015
11. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 16, 2015
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-097 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 16, 2015
12. Subject: Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) supp orting
protections to its net energy metering program for rooftop solar customers
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the CPUC to preserve its
net energy metering program benefits for rooftop solar customers
Written communications for this item included emails to Council.
13. Subject: Approve the destruction of records from the City Clerk, City Manager, Code
Enforcement, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services (Quinlan
Community Center) departments
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-098 approving the destruction of
records
Written communications for this item included an amended draft resolution.
The Public Works records were removed from tonight’s resolution approval because of
a records request and other interest in further viewing those records.
Sinks moved and Wong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 15-098 as amended
approving the destruction of records from the City Clerk, City Manager, Code
Enforcement and Recreation and Community Services (Quinlan Community Center)
departments. The motion carried with Vaidhyanathan absent.
14. Subject: Authorize a new Chief Technology Officer/Director of Information Services
position in the salary schedule for Unrepresented Employees’ Compensation Program
and approve corresponding budget amendments totaling $148,750
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council approve the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 15-099 amending the Unrepresented Employees’
Compensation Program and salary schedule
2. Approve an increase to the FY 2015-16 Information Technology program budget of
$61,875 (610-34-310)
3. Approve an increase to the FY 2015-16 Public Affairs program budget of $61,875
(100-30-300)
4. Approve an increase to the FY 2015-16 Human Resources program budget of $25,000
(100-44-412)
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Written communications for this item included a redline draft of the Unrepresented
Employees’ Compensation Program and salary schedule.
15. Subject: 2015 Concrete Improvements Project, Project No. 2016-14
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to award and execute a contract
with JJR Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,396,245 and approve a construction
contingency of $139,000, for a total of $1,535,245
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS - None
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
16. Subject: Construction Project Updates
Recommended Action: Receive updates
Director of Public Works Timm Borden gave a Construction Project update via a
PowerPoint presentation. Council received the update.
17. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
City Manager David Brandt noted there would be a meeting with regulatory agencies
regarding Lehigh Quarry at Community Hall on November 4 at 7:00 p.m. Also, he
noted that Lehigh will be servicing a large pour in San Francisco and there will be
truck traffic going from Foothill to the freeway all night this Sunday and next.
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various
community events.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Sinks adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, November 17.
_______________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org. Click on Agendas & Minutes, then click on the appropriate Packet.
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File #: Version:115-1018 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/7/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Approve Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2015
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Investment Portfolio
B - Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3220 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Treasurer’s Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2015
Recommended Action
Accept the report
Discussion and Fiscal Impact
The attached slides and investment portfolio listing comprise the Treasurer’s
Investment Report. Together they show the composition of the portfolio; total portfolio
yield in comparison to LAIF, the 1-year Treasury, and the 2-year Treasury;
diversification within the government agency securities; and portfolio compliance with
the City’s Investment Policy.
For quarter ending June 30, 2015, the market value of the City’s portfolio totaled $126.6
million which is $8.4 million higher than last quarter. The portfolio’s average yield was
0.63%, which is an increase from its 0.53% yield of the previous quarter ending March
31, 2015. The average length to maturity increased from 0.96 to 1.13 years. The Local
Agency Investment Fund’s (LAIF) yield rose slightly for 0.28% last quarter to 0.30% this
quarter.
LAIF’s balance was $34.5 million which is in compliance with City investment policy
and State law. LAIF’s same- or next-day liquidity insures that the City is able to pay its
obligations for the next six months and also provides strong liquidity in the short,
intermediate and long-term horizons. Market values on individual securities in the
investment portfolio are provided by Wells Fargo Bank Institutional Trust Services
using valuations from Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc.
_____________________________________
Prepared by: Lisa Taitano, Deputy City Treasurer
Reviewed by: Kristina Alfaro, City Treasurer
Approved by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments: A – Investment Portfolio
B – Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
City of Cupertino
Investment Portfolio
June 30, 2015
ACTIVITY DATE COUPONADJUSTEDMATURITYMARKETUNREALIZED
PURCHASEMATURITYDESCRIPTIONRATEYTMCOSTVALUEVALUEPROFIT/LOSS
SECURITIES MATURED
09/05/1305/31/15US Treasury Note 0.25%0.38%3,000,311 3,000,000 3,000,240 (71)
SECURITIES PURCHASED
04/02/1504/02/18Agency notes - FFCB1.00%0.98%3,001,626 3,000,000 3,004,530 2,904
05/11/1505/11/18Agency notes - FFCB1.03%1.08%1,997,080 2,000,000 1,999,620 2,540
05/07/1508/07/18Agency notes - FHLB1.05%1.13%1,995,017 2,000,000 1,992,800 (2,217)
05/27/1512/27/18Agency notes - FNMA1.38%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,060 60
05/07/1502/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.68%1.30%1,013,510 1,000,000 1,012,700 (810)
05/27/1511/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.63%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 1,989,720 (10,280)
05/07/1504/30/20US Treasury Note 1.38%1.54%1,984,535 2,000,000 1,978,120 (6,415)
CITY PORTFOLIO
CASH
06/30/15Wells Fargo - Cash- - - -
06/30/15Wells Fargo - Workers Comp Checking74,988 74,988 74,988 -
06/30/15Wells Fargo - Regular Checking69,225 69,225 69,225 -
06/30/15Wells Fargo - Repurchase Agreem 0.02%0.02%1,471,230 1,471,230 1,471,230 -
1,615,443 1,615,443 1,615,443 -
LAIF
06/30/15LAIF - State Pool0.30%0.30%34,491,965 34,491,965 34,491,965 -
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
06/30/15Wells Fargo Advantage 100% Tre 0.00%0.00%112,800 112,800 112,800 -
112,800 112,800 112,800 -
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTES
05/31/1307/17/15Agency notes - FHLMC4.38%0.32%3,005,639 3,000,000 3,005,700 61
05/31/1307/28/15Agency notes - FNMA2.38%0.32%3,004,701 3,000,000 3,004,890 189
05/31/1309/10/15Agency notes - FHLMC1.75%0.34%3,008,287 3,000,000 3,009,180 893
05/31/1309/11/15Agency notes - FHLB1.75%0.35%3,008,342 3,000,000 3,009,480 1,138
06/11/1310/15/15Agency notes - FNMA1.88%0.47%2,008,193 2,000,000 2,010,080 1,888
06/11/1310/26/15Agency notes - FNMA1.63%0.45%2,007,526 2,000,000 2,009,460 1,934
06/11/1311/16/15Agency notes - FFCB1.50%0.43%2,008,074 2,000,000 2,009,360 1,286
02/25/1403/15/16Agency notes - FNMA2.25%0.37%3,040,008 3,000,000 3,041,490 1,482
01/21/1405/13/16Agency notes - FHLMC0.50%0.50%1,000,000 1,000,000 1,001,360 1,360
06/23/1406/10/16Agency notes - FHLB2.13%0.51%3,045,536 3,000,000 3,048,690 3,154
02/25/1406/17/16Agency notes - FFCB0.52%0.45%3,002,021 3,000,000 3,005,910 3,889
01/21/1407/05/16Agency notes - FNMA0.38%0.51%998,625 1,000,000 999,750 1,125
12/31/1412/09/16Agency notes - FHLB1.63%0.70%3,039,678 3,000,000 3,045,870 6,192
09/30/1403/08/17Agency notes - FHLMC1.00%0.84%3,008,257 3,000,000 3,018,900 10,643
12/31/1403/10/17Agency notes - FHLB0.88%0.81%3,003,459 3,000,000 3,010,170 6,711
07/07/1407/07/17Agency notes - FHLMC1.00%1.00%2,989,284 3,000,000 3,011,250 21,966
10/03/1409/22/17Agency notes - FFCB1.13%1.12%3,000,327 3,000,000 3,012,000 11,673
12/31/1412/18/17Agency notes - FFCB1.13%1.14%999,733 1,000,000 1,003,980 4,247
09/30/1401/12/18Agency notes - FHLMC0.75%1.26%987,362 1,000,000 995,020 7,658
09/30/1403/07/18Agency notes - FHLMC0.88%1.32%988,344 1,000,000 996,520 8,176
03/30/1503/12/18Agency notes - FFCB1.13%0.95%2,009,275 2,000,000 2,007,400 (1,875)
04/02/1504/02/18Agency notes - FFCB1.00%0.98%3,001,626 3,000,000 3,004,530 2,904
05/11/1505/11/18Agency notes - FFCB1.03%1.08%1,997,080 2,000,000 1,999,620 2,540
07/23/1406/08/18Agency notes - FHLB1.25%1.39%2,987,929 3,000,000 3,011,670 23,741
05/07/1508/07/18Agency notes - FHLB1.05%1.13%1,995,017 2,000,000 1,992,800 (2,217)
05/27/1512/27/18Agency notes - FNMA1.38%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,060 60
05/07/1502/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.68%1.30%1,013,510 1,000,000 1,012,700 (810)
05/27/1511/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.63%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 1,989,720 (10,280)
64,157,831 64,000,000 64,267,560 109,729
US TREASURY SECURITIES
06/11/1311/15/15US Treasury Note 0.38%0.41%2,999,635 3,000,000 3,003,270 3,635
01/21/1403/15/16US Treasury Note 0.38%0.43%999,587 1,000,000 1,001,170 1,583
01/21/1404/15/16US Treasury Note 0.25%0.46%998,332 1,000,000 999,690 1,358
City of Cupertino
Investment Portfolio
June 30, 2015
ACTIVITY DATE COUPONADJUSTEDMATURITYMARKETUNREALIZED
PURCHASEMATURITYDESCRIPTIONRATEYTMCOSTVALUEVALUEPROFIT/LOSS
02/25/1405/31/16US Treasury Note 1.75%0.42%3,036,467 3,000,000 3,039,150 2,683
01/21/1406/15/16US Treasury Note 0.50%0.53%999,750 1,000,000 1,001,880 2,130
01/21/1408/15/16US Treasury Note 0.63%0.60%1,000,275 1,000,000 1,002,810 2,535
04/11/1409/30/16US Treasury Note 1.00%0.57%2,010,619 2,000,000 2,015,160 4,541
04/11/1410/31/16US Treasury Note 1.00%0.62%2,009,980 2,000,000 2,015,160 5,180
04/11/1411/15/16US Treasury Note 0.63%0.64%1,999,502 2,000,000 2,005,160 5,658
04/11/1412/31/16US Treasury Note 0.88%0.70%2,005,355 2,000,000 2,011,720 6,365
06/23/1406/15/17US Treasury Note 0.88%0.95%2,995,835 3,000,000 3,013,590 17,755
07/23/1409/30/17US Treasury Note 0.63%1.08%2,969,535 3,000,000 2,991,090 21,555
05/07/1504/30/20US Treasury Note 1.38%1.54%1,984,535 2,000,000 1,978,120 (6,415)
26,009,409 26,000,000 26,077,970 68,561
Total Managed Portfolio126,387,448 126,220,208 126,565,738 178,290
Average Yield0.63%
Average Length to Maturity (in years) 1.13
TRUST PORTFOLIO
Institutional MM AccountWells Fargo Bank Secured0.07%0.07%48,585 48,585 48,585
BOND RESERVE PORTFOLIO
Bond Lease Pymt AcctGoldman Sachs Financial Sq Mon 0.08%0.06%2,614,337 2,614,337 2,614,337
Bond Reserve Acct Goldman Sachs Financial Sq Mon 0.07%0.05%1,587,530 1,587,530 1,587,530
Total Bond Reserve Portfolio4,201,867 4,201,867 4,201,867
Treasurer’s Investment Report
Quarter Ending June 30, 2015
City Council Meeting
November 17, 2015
Total portfolio increased
from last quarter by $8.4
million, from $118.1 to
$126.6 million
Average maturity
increased from 0.96 years
to 1.13
Average yield increased
from 0.53% to 0.63%
Portfolio Composition
LAIF
27.29%
Cash
1.28%
Money
Market
0.09%
Agency
Notes
50.76%
US
Treasuries
20.58%
Yield Comparison
0.00%
0.10%
0.20%
0.30%
0.40%
0.50%
0.60%
0.70%
0.80%
Av
e
r
a
g
e
Y
i
e
l
d
2Y Treasury
Cupertino
LAIF
1Y Treasury
Debt issued by federal credit agencies
and fully backed by U.S. government
guarantee but not its full faith and credit
High credit rating - second only to
Treasury bonds
Maturity periods from 1 month to 15
years
Agencies that can issue:
•FHLMC - Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Association (Freddie Mac)
•FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank
•FNMA - Federal National Mortgage
Association (Fannie Mae)
•FFCB - Federal Farm Credit Bureau
Agency Diversification
FHLB
26.6%
FHLMC
23.4%
FNMA
25.1%
FFCB
25.0%
Policy Compliance
City of Cupertino
June 30, 2015
Category Standard Comment
Treasury Issues No limit Complies
US Agencies No limit Complies
Medium Term Corporate Bonds 30% with A rating Complies
LAIF $50 million Complies
Money Market Funds 20% Complies
Maximum Maturities Up to 5 years Complies
Per Issuer Max 10% (except for Treasuries and Agencies) Complies
Bankers Acceptances 180 days & 40% Complies
Commercial Paper 270 days & 25% Complies
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 30% Complies
Repurchase Agreements 365 days Complies
Reverse Repurchase Agreements Prohibited Complies
Cash Flow – Coverage
The LAIF investment is just under $34.5 million and yielding 2 basis points
higher than the 1-year Treasury bill. The City is able to pay its obligations for
the next 6 months and overall liquidity is strong.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1212 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/6/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Approve Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2015
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Investment Portfolio
B - Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject: Approve Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2015
Accept the report
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3220 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Treasurer’s Investment Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2015
Recommended Action
Accept the report
Discussion and Fiscal Impact
The attached slides and investment portfolio listing comprise the Treasurer’s
Investment Report. Together they show the composition of the portfolio; total portfolio
yield in comparison to LAIF, the 1-year Treasury, and the 2-year Treasury;
diversification within the government agency securities; and portfolio compliance with
the City’s Investment Policy.
For quarter ending September, 2015, the market value of the City’s portfolio totaled
$119.8 million which is $6.7 million lower than last quarter. The portfolio’s average
yield was 0.65%, which is an increase from its 0.63% yield of the previous quarter
ending June 30, 2015. The average length to maturity decreased from 1.13 to 1.02 years.
The Local Agency Investment Fund’s (LAIF) yield rose slightly for 0.30% last quarter to
0.32% this quarter.
LAIF’s balance was $38.5 million which is in compliance with City investment policy
and State law. LAIF’s same- or next-day liquidity insures that the City is able to pay its
obligations for the next six months and also provides strong liquidity in the short,
intermediate and long-term horizons. Market values on individual securities in the
investment portfolio are provided by Wells Fargo Bank Institutional Trust Services
using valuations from Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc.
_____________________________________
Prepared by: Lisa Taitano, Deputy City Treasurer
Reviewed by: Kristina Alfaro, City Treasurer
Approved by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments: A – Investment Portfolio
B – Supplemental Portfolio Analysis
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City of Cupertino
Investment Portfolio
September 30, 2015
ACTIVITY DATE COUPONADJUSTEDMATURITYMARKETUNREALIZED
PURCHASEMATURITYDESCRIPTIONRATEYTMCOSTVALUEVALUEPROFIT/LOSS
SECURITIES MATURED
05/31/1307/17/15Agency notes - FHLMC4.38%0.32%2,975,123 3,000,000 3,005,700 30,577
05/31/1307/28/15Agency notes - FNMA2.38%0.32%2,989,255 3,000,000 3,004,890 15,635
05/31/1309/10/15Agency notes - FHLMC1.75%0.34%2,997,698 3,000,000 3,009,180 11,482
05/31/1309/11/15Agency notes - FHLB1.75%0.35%2,997,829 3,000,000 3,009,480 11,651
SECURITIES PURCHASED
N/AN/AN/AN/A
CITY PORTFOLIO
CASH
09/30/15Wells Fargo - Cash- - - -
09/30/15Wells Fargo - Workers Comp Checking52,896 52,896 52,896 -
09/30/15Wells Fargo - Regular Checking539,399 539,399 539,399 -
09/30/15Wells Fargo - Repurchase Agreements0.02%0.02%2,316,056 2,316,056 2,316,056 -
2,908,351 2,908,351 2,908,351 -
LAIF
09/30/15LAIF - State Pool0.32%0.32%38,515,558 38,515,558 38,515,558 -
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
09/30/15Wells Fargo Advantage 100% Treasury0.00%0.00%36,250 36,250 36,250 -
36,250 36,250 36,250 -
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTES
06/11/1310/15/15Agency notes - FNMA1.88%0.47%2,001,148 2,000,000 2,001,340 192
06/11/1310/26/15Agency notes - FNMA1.63%0.45%2,001,658 2,000,000 2,002,000 342
06/11/1311/16/15Agency notes - FFCB1.50%0.43%2,002,730 2,000,000 2,003,300 570
02/25/1403/15/16Agency notes - FNMA2.25%0.37%3,025,796 3,000,000 3,027,780 1,984
01/21/1405/13/16Agency notes - FHLMC0.50%0.50%1,000,000 1,000,000 1,001,070 1,070
06/23/1406/10/16Agency notes - FHLB2.13%0.51%3,033,428 3,000,000 3,035,430 2,002
02/25/1406/17/16Agency notes - FFCB0.52%0.45%3,001,494 3,000,000 3,004,680 3,186
01/21/1407/05/16Agency notes - FNMA0.38%0.51%998,966 1,000,000 1,000,020 1,054
12/31/1412/09/16Agency notes - FHLB1.63%0.70%3,032,765 3,000,000 3,038,970 6,205
09/30/1403/08/17Agency notes - FHLMC1.00%0.84%3,007,026 3,000,000 3,019,080 12,054
12/31/1403/10/17Agency notes - FHLB0.88%0.81%3,002,945 3,000,000 3,008,190 5,245
07/07/1407/07/17Agency notes - FHLMC1.00%1.00%2,990,619 3,000,000 3,012,510 21,891
10/03/1409/22/17Agency notes - FFCB1.13%1.12%3,000,290 3,000,000 3,017,370 17,080
12/31/1412/18/17Agency notes - FFCB1.13%1.14%999,761 1,000,000 1,007,260 7,499
09/30/1401/12/18Agency notes - FHLMC0.75%1.26%988,616 1,000,000 999,160 10,544
09/30/1403/07/18Agency notes - FHLMC0.88%1.32%989,437 1,000,000 1,000,850 11,413
03/30/1503/12/18Agency notes - FFCB1.13%0.95%2,008,409 2,000,000 2,011,220 2,811
04/02/1504/02/18Agency notes - FFCB1.00%0.98%3,001,478 3,000,000 3,013,860 12,382
05/11/1505/11/18Agency notes - FFCB1.03%1.08%1,997,336 2,000,000 2,004,780 7,444
07/23/1406/08/18Agency notes - FHLB1.25%1.39%2,988,963 3,000,000 3,019,290 30,327
05/07/1508/07/18Agency notes - FHLB1.05%1.13%1,995,422 2,000,000 1,998,280 2,858
05/27/1512/27/18Agency notes - FNMA1.38%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 2,008,720 8,720
05/07/1502/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.68%1.30%1,012,581 1,000,000 1,017,430 4,849
05/27/1511/27/19Agency notes - FNMA1.63%1.38%2,000,000 2,000,000 2,009,980 9,980
52,080,869 52,000,000 52,262,570 181,701
US TREASURY SECURITIES
06/11/1311/15/15US Treasury Note 0.38%0.41%2,999,878 3,000,000 3,000,750 872
01/21/1403/15/16US Treasury Note 0.38%0.43%999,734 1,000,000 1,001,000 1,266
01/21/1404/15/16US Treasury Note 0.25%0.46%998,861 1,000,000 1,000,350 1,489
02/25/1405/31/16US Treasury Note 1.75%0.42%3,026,482 3,000,000 3,029,970 3,488
01/21/1406/15/16US Treasury Note 0.50%0.53%999,815 1,000,000 1,001,740 1,925
01/21/1408/15/16US Treasury Note 0.63%0.60%1,000,213 1,000,000 1,002,290 2,077
04/11/1409/30/16US Treasury Note 1.00%0.57%2,008,486 2,000,000 2,012,100 3,614
04/11/1410/31/16US Treasury Note 1.00%0.62%2,008,103 2,000,000 2,012,820 4,717
04/11/1411/15/16US Treasury Note 0.63%0.64%1,999,593 2,000,000 2,004,500 4,907
04/11/1412/31/16US Treasury Note 0.88%0.70%2,004,459 2,000,000 2,010,020 5,561
06/23/1406/15/17US Treasury Note 0.88%0.95%2,996,371 3,000,000 3,014,580 18,209
07/23/1409/30/17US Treasury Note 0.63%1.08%2,972,940 3,000,000 2,998,590 25,650
05/07/1504/30/20US Treasury Note 1.38%1.54%1,985,341 2,000,000 2,005,320 19,979
City of Cupertino
Investment Portfolio
September 30, 2015
ACTIVITY DATE COUPONADJUSTEDMATURITYMARKETUNREALIZED
PURCHASEMATURITYDESCRIPTIONRATEYTMCOSTVALUEVALUEPROFIT/LOSS
26,000,278 26,000,000 26,094,030 93,752
Total Managed Portfolio119,541,306 119,460,159 119,816,759 275,454
Average Yield0.65%
Average Length to Maturity (in years) 1.02
TRUST PORTFOLIO
Institutional MM AccountWells Fargo Bank Secured0.07%0.07%48,585 48,585 48,585
BOND RESERVE PORTFOLIO
Bond Lease Pymt AcctGoldman Sachs Financial Sq Money Mkt0.08%0.06%141 141 141
Bond Reserve Acct Goldman Sachs Financial Sq Money Mkt0.07%0.05%1,587,976 1,587,976 1,587,976
Total Bond Reserve Portfolio1,588,117 1,588,117 1,588,117
Treasurer’s Investment Report
Quarter Ending September 30, 2015
City Council Meeting
November 17, 2015
Total portfolio
decreased from last
quarter by $6.7 million,
from $126.6 to $119.8
million
Average maturity
decreased from 1.13 years
to 1.02
Average yield increased
from 0.63% to 0.65%
Portfolio Composition
LAIF
32.22%
Cash
2.43%
Money
Market
0.03% Agency
Notes
43.57%
US
Treasuries
21.75%
Yield Comparison
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0.10%
0.20%
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0.40%
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Cupertino
LAIF
1Y Treasury
Debt issued by federal credit agencies
and fully backed by U.S. government
guarantee but not its full faith and credit
High credit rating - second only to
Treasury bonds
Maturity periods from 1 month to 15
years
Agencies that can issue:
•FHLMC - Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Association (Freddie Mac)
•FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank
•FNMA - Federal National Mortgage
Association (Fannie Mae)
•FFCB - Federal Farm Credit Bureau
Agency Diversification
FHLB
27.0%
FHLMC
17.2%
FNMA
25.0%
FFCB
30.7%
Policy Compliance
City of Cupertino
September 30, 2015
Category Standard Comment
Treasury Issues No limit Complies
US Agencies No limit Complies
Medium Term Corporate Bonds 30% with A rating Complies
LAIF $50 million Complies
Money Market Funds 20% Complies
Maximum Maturities Up to 5 years Complies
Per Issuer Max 10% (except for Treasuries and Agencies) Complies
Bankers Acceptances 180 days & 40% Complies
Commercial Paper 270 days & 25% Complies
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 30% Complies
Repurchase Agreements 365 days Complies
Reverse Repurchase Agreements Prohibited Complies
Cash Flow – Coverage
The LAIF investment is just under $38.5 million and yielding 1 basis point lower
than the 1-year Treasury bill. The City is able to pay its obligations for the next
6 months and overall liquidity is strong.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1019 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/7/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Approval of the First Quarter adjustments for Fiscal Year 2015-16 as described in the First
Quarter Financial Report
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - First Quarter Financial Report FY15-16
C - Performance Measures - Clean Version
D - Performance Measures - Redline Version
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Approval of the First Quarter adjustments for Fiscal Year 2015-16 as described in the
First Quarter Financial Report
1.Accept the City Manager's First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16;and 2.
Adopt Resolution No. 15-100 approving the First Quarter budget adjustments
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3220 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Approval of the First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16
Recommended Action
1. Accept the City Manager’s First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16
2. Adopt a resolution approving First Quarter budget adjustments
Fiscal Impact
On June 2, 2015 as part of the Final Budget Hearing and Adoption, the City Council approved
the following changes to the FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget:
BUDGET ACTIONS AMOUNT
Proposed Budget 113,649,638
Final Budget Hearing & Adoption
Remove Mary Avenue Complete Streets Project -3,662,000
Remove transfer out from Capital Reserve to fund Mary Avenue
Complete Streets Project
-3,662,000
Add Homestead Road Sidewalk Project 90,000
Add transfer out of Capital Reserve to fund Homestead Road Sidewalk
Project
90,000
Street Pavement Maintenance 6,000,000
Transfer out of General Fund fund balance to fund Street Pavement
Maintenance
3,000,000
Transfer out of Capital Reserve to fund Street Pavement Maintenance 3,000,000
Contract legal costs related to State Route 85 60,000
FY 2015-16 Final Adopted Budget $118,565,638
The FY 2015-16 Final Budget was balanced at $118,565,638 and used the combination of
$98,798,270 in revenue and $19,767,368 in fund balance and one time funding sources.
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Final Adopted Budget by Fund, $118,565,638
General Fund
66,184,983
57%
Special Revenue
18,558,953
16%
Debt Service
3,167,538
3%
Capital Projects
9,522,000
8%
Enterprise
9,588,709
8%
Internal Service
8,516,016
8%
As part the of FY 2014-15 year end close additional funds were carried forward through
encumbrances of $17,486,574, carryover appropriation from fiscal year 2014-15 of $15,565,653, in
addition there were Council approved budget amendments between July 1 to September 30,
2015 that totaled $773,733, resulting in the Amended Budget for the current fiscal year. The
Amended Budget as of the end of the first quarter is $152,391,598 and is funded with
$98,798,270 in revenue and $53,593,328 in fund balance and one-time funding sources.
Fund Budget Adjustment Type Expenditures Revenue Fund Balance
General Carryforward Appropriations 2,550,765 - (2,550,765)
Special Revenue Carryforward Appropriations 2,359,001 - (2,359,001)
Enterprise Carryforward Appropriations 43,193 - (43,193)
Internal Service Carryforward Appropriations 988,734 - (988,734)
Carryforward Appropriations Total 5,941,693 - (5,941,693)
Special Revenue CIP Carryforward Appropriations 3,093,757 - (3,093,757)
Capital CIP Carryforward Appropriations 5,609,187 - (5,609,187)
Enterprise CIP Carryforward Appropriations 921,016 - (921,016)
CIP Carryforward Appropriations Total 9,623,960 - (9,623,960)
General Council Action 752,524 - (752,524)
Enterprise Council Action 21,209 - (21,209)
Council Action Total 773,733 - (773,733)
General Encumbrance Carryover 6,997,542 - (6,997,542)
Special Revenue Encumbrance Carryover 9,102,429 - (9,102,429)
Capital Encumbrance Carryover 1,106,226 - (1,106,226)
Enterprise Encumbrance Carryover 183,786 - (183,786)
Internal Service Encumbrance Carryover 96,591 - (96,591)
Encumbrance Carryover Total 17,486,574 - (17,486,574)
Grand Total 33,825,960 - (33,825,960)
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2014-15 Fiscal Year End
The City of Cupertino is expected to end FY 2014-15 with total expenditures of $130.6 million,
$30.6 million lower than budgeted primarily due to a deferral of major expenditures associated
with capital projects and savings in the appropriations for contingencies, salary and benefits
due to vacancies and contract cost savings. Total revenue of $151.9 million, $8.7 million higher
than estimated primarily due to increased sales, property, and transient occupancy taxes. The
City ended FY 2014-15 with an increase to fund balance across all funds of $21.6 million.
The table below compares by fund total budgeted and actual expenditures and revenues and
the resulting changes to fund balance as of the FY 2014-15 year end close.
FY 2014-15 Year End Estimates (Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balance in millions)
(20.00)
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40.00
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80.00
100.00
General
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Revenue
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Debt Service Capital
Project
Enterprise Internal
Service
Revenue Expenditures Fund Balance
Discussion
The primary focus of the First Quarter Financial Report is to provide an update on the current
status of the City budget; the report also reviews current revenue and expenditure patterns to
ensure that budgets are on track to end the year in a positive fiscal position and reviews any
significant variances in expenditures from the prior fiscal year.
General Fund Update
Revenue
As of the first quarter the General Fund revenue is projected to end the year within projections.
Sales tax is tracking significantly higher by $1.8 million or 33% than last year due to higher sales
tax receipts from the Board of Equalization. Staff will continue to monitor all revenue
categories and as part of Mid-Year make any necessary revenue projection adjustments.
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Expenditures
As of the first quarter a few departments are requesting budget adjustments to ensure they end
the year within budget appropriations. The recommended adjustments are summarized below:
Fund Department Description
Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services (500,000) - 500,000 Transfer out of Parks Master Plan to Non-Depart.
General Fund Non Departmental 500,000 - (500,000) Transfer in of Parks Master Plan
General Fund Public Works 933,712 1,027,083 93,371 Budget Authority for 4 Leaf contract amendment
approved by Council on July 7
General Fund Public Works 47,810 - (47,810) Emergency storm drain analysis
981,522 1,027,083 45,561
Special Revenue Public Works 460,986 460,986 - Budget Authority for increased Bubb, Elm &
McClellan Storm Drain/Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project contract amendment approved by Council on
May 19
Capital Fund Capital Projects 500,000 500,000 - Transfer in of Parks Master Plan from the General
Fund
960,986 960,986 -
1,942,508 1,988,069 45,561
Recommended Adjustment
Total General Fund
Total Other Funds
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
In addition, some departments have identified the nee d for potential adjustments at Mid-Year
as well. These preliminary requests are summarized below:
Fund Department Description
Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance
General Fund Law Enforcement 34,805 72,500 37,695 Addition of a part time Code Enforcement Officer
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services 20,000 - (20,000) AED unit replacement
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services unknown - - Relocation of staff to Quinlan Community Center
General Fund Administration unknown - - Postage for Cupertino Scene
General Fund Public Works unknown - - Turf reduction at public buildings
General Fund Public Works unknown - - Office space lease or trailer rental
Special Revenue Public Works 200,000 - - Additional funds for the Storm Drain Master
Plan Update Project
Internal Service Public Affairs unknown - - Contract Services
254,805 72,500 17,695
Recommended Adjustment
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
All issues will be reviewed as part of Mid-Year and a determination made at that time if a
request for adjustment is necessary.
Fund Balance
The FY 2014-15 Amended Budget anticipated the General Fund would end FY 2014-15 with
$35.9 million in total fund balance, of which $11.3 million would be unassigned fund balance.
Updated projections anticipate the City will end FY 2015-16 with $48.14 million in General Fund
fund balance.
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Amended Y/E Projection Final Budget First Quarter
2014-15 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16
Non Spendable 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10
Restricted 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76
Assigned 22.83 31.83 23.83 32.83
Unassigned 11.30 14.45 10.89 13.45
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 35.99 48.14 36.58 48.14
CLASSIFICATION
To date the City has yet to have it books audited and revenue, expenditure, and fund balance
totals listed in this report are preliminary and subject to change after a full review by the City’s
auditors. City staff does not anticipate many if any changes from the auditors.
Staffing
As part of the final budget, Council approved 180.75 FTEs. On September 15, 2015, Council
approved the addition of one Senior Planner bringing the total FTEs for the City to 181.75 as of
the first quarter.
Performance Measures
This year’s budget included updated and new performance measures that align with
government and private industry best practices. Going forward staff will begin updating
Council with the status of performance measures as part of the quarterly budget reports and the
proposed and final budgets. Attachment C represents the status of the performance measures
as of first quarter.
Conclusion
The First Quarter Financial Report shows the City is well-positioned to move forward. City staff
recommends adjustments of $1.9 million in appropriations and $2 million in projected revenue
resulting in an increase use of fund balance of $45,561 across all funds.
As of first quarter, there are limited Mid-Year adjustments anticipated, these and any additional
requests will be reviewed at Mid-Year. To date, staff has received estimates for only three out
of the eight requests. At that time, staff will identify if these requests can be offset with savings
or proceed with the request for an adjustment. If more urgent budget adjustments need to be
made before the Mid-Year Budget Report, staff will bring appropriate and timely
recommendations to the City Council for consideration.
Prepared by: Karen Bernard-Guerin, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed for submission by: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A - Draft Resolution
B - First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16
C - Performance Measures - Clean Version for each Department
D - Performance Measures - Redline Version for each Department
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
Attachment A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BY RATIFYING
THE ADEQUACY OF ESTIMATED AMENDED REVENUES TO THE GENERAL AND
SPECIAL FUNDS TO COVER AMENDED APPROPRIATED MONIES AND
APPROPRIATING MONIES THEREFROM FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES AND
ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the orderly administration of municipal government is dependent
on the establishment of a sound fiscal policy of maintaining a proper ratio of
expenditures within anticipated revenues and available monies; and
WHEREAS, the extent of any project or program and the degree of its
accomplishment, as well as the efficiency of performing assigned duties and
responsibilities, is likewise dependent on the monies made available for that purpose;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted his estimates of amended
anticipated revenues, has determined that estimated amended revenues are adequate to
cover amended appropriations, and has recommended the allocation of monies for
specified program activities
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby ratify
that the attached anticipated amended resources are to be received in the General and
Special Funds listed in the attachment during fiscal year 2015-16 and that such resources
are sufficient to cover the attached amended appropriations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is appropriated from the General and
special funds the sum of money set forth as amended expenditures for those funds, to
be used for the purposes as expressed and estimated in the report before the City
Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 17th day of November 2015, by the following vote:
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Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino
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Expenditure Adjustments by Fund
Fund Expenditure Amount
GENERAL FUND $10,300,831
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 14,555,187
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 6,715,413
ENTERPRISE FUNDS 1,169,204
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 1,085,325
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENTS ALL FUNDS $33,825,960
¹ To date the City has yet to have it books audited and revenue, expenditure, and fund balance totals listed in this report are preliminary and
subject to change after a full review by the City’s auditors. City staff does not anticipate many if any changes from the au ditors.
² The additional $9.3 million in fund balance as of first quarter is to provide a funding source for prior year encumbrances and carryover
appropriations and Council approve budget actions of $9.3 million.
FIRST QUARTER REPORT
The following is the First Quarter Financial Report, submitted by the Administrative Services Department for the period
of July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year. It has been prepared to inform the City Council,
City leadership and the public of the City’s fiscal status.
First Quarter
Actuals
Amended
Budget
Year End
Actuals
First Quarter
Actuals
Amended
Budget
Year End
Actuals
First Quarter
Actuals
Amended
Budget
Year End
Estimates
First Quarter
Actuals Final Budget Amended
Budget
FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16
Revenue $10.3 $66.7 $54.7 $8.3 $52.2 $73.9 $8.3 $88.4 $89.3 $10.2 $68.2 $68.2
Expenditures $4.8 $66.0 $44.7 $4.8 $59.4 $64.4 $10.7 $99.0 $87.3 $4.4 $67.6 $77.5
Fund Balance $5.5 $0.7 $9.9 $3.5 $(7.2)$9.5 $(2.5)$(10.6)$2.0 $5.9 $0.6 $(9.3)
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On June 2, 2015, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Final Budget for the City of Cupertino. This
spending plan of $118,565,638 for all funds reflected a 4% or $4,916,000 increase from the 2015 -16 Proposed Budget
of $113,649,638. This is due to changes recommended by Council at the final budget hearing and adoption, mainly as
a result of the $6 million in additional funding for pavement projects and the removal of $3.7 million in capital
projects. The Final Budget is adjusted throughout the year. These adjustments include carrying forward
appropriations and encumbrances for obligations from the previous fiscal year, adjustments as part of Mid-Year
Financial Report, as well as adjustments approved as part of any separate Council agenda item. Combined, these
adjustments result in the amended operating budget of $152,391,598.
FY 2015-16
Proposed Budget thru the First Quarter | Amended Budget FY 2015-16 | Flow of Funds Chart (in Millions)
General Fund Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balance
GENERAL FUND UPDATE
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FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16
Revenue $10.3 $66.7 $54.7 $8.3 $52.2 $73.9 $8.3 $88.4 $89.3 $10.2 $68.2 $68.2
Expenditures $4.8 $66.0 $44.7 $4.8 $59.4 $64.4 $10.7 $99.0 $87.3 $4.4 $67.6 $77.5
Fund Balance $5.5 $0.7 $9.9 $3.5 $(7.2)$9.5 $(2.5)$(10.6)$2.0 $5.9 $0.6 $(9.3)
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SUMMARY
General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Trends
As of September 30, 2015, General Fund
expenditures are $4.4 million; this represents 6%
of the budgeted appropriations. Expenditures
at the first quarter point of the prior three years
were between 7% and 12% of the final actual
expenditures, placing this year slightly below
the range. General Fund revenues are at $10.2
million; this represents 15% of the budgeted
revenue. Revenues at the first quarter point of
the prior three years were between 9% and 19%,
placing this year within this range.
The First Quarter Financial Report shows the City is well-positioned to move forward. City staff recommends
adjustments of $1.9 million in appropriations and $2 million in projected revenue resulting in an increase use of
fund balance of $45,561across all funds.
As of first quarter, there are limited mid-year adjustments anticipated, these and any additional requests will be
reviewed at mid-year. To date, staff has received estimates for only two out of the five requests. At that time,
staff will identify if these requests can be offset with savings or proceed with the request for an adjustment. If
CURRENT ISSUES & CHALLENGES, RECOMMENDED FIRST QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS
Are General Fund Revenues and Expenditures on Trend?
GENERAL FUND UPDATE (continued)
General Fund Classification of Fund Balance
POTENTIAL MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
19%
12%
9%
7%
15%
6%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
Revenue Expenditures
High Low FY 15-16
Amended Y/E Projection Final Budget First Quarter
2014-15 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16
Non Spendable 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10
Restricted 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76
Assigned 22.83 31.83 23.83 32.83
Unassigned 11.30 14.45 10.89 13.45
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 35.99 48.14 36.58 48.14
CLASSIFICATION
Fund Department Description
Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services (500,000) - 500,000 Transfer out of Parks Master Plan to Non-Depart.
General Fund Non Departmental 500,000 - (500,000) Transfer in of Parks Master Plan
General Fund Public Works 933,712 1,027,083 93,371 Budget Authority for 4 Leaf contract amendment
approved by Council on July 7
General Fund Public Works 47,810 - (47,810) Emergency storm drain analysis
981,522 1,027,083 45,561
Special Revenue Public Works 460,986 460,986 - Budget Authority for increased Bubb, Elm &
McClellan Storm Drain/Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project contract amendment approved by Council on
May 19
Capital Fund Capital Projects 500,000 500,000 - Transfer in of Parks Master Plan from the General
Fund
960,986 960,986 -
1,942,508 1,988,069 45,561
Recommended Adjustment
Total General Fund
Total Other Funds
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Fund Department Description
Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance
General Fund Law Enforcement 34,805 72,500 37,695 Addition of a part time Code Enforcement Officer
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services 20,000 - (20,000) AED unit replacement
General Fund Rec. and Comm. Services unknown - - Relocation of staff to Quinlan Community Center
General Fund Administration unknown - - Postage for Cupertino Scene
General Fund Public Works unknown - - Turf reduction at public buildings
General Fund Public Works unknown - - Office space lease or trailer rental
Special Revenue Public Works 200,000 - - Additional funds for the Storm Drain Master
Plan Update Project
Internal Service Public Affairs unknown - - Contract Services
254,805 72,500 17,695
Recommended Adjustment
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
ATTACHMENT C
ADMINISTRATION – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
SUSTAINABILITY
GOAL Establish indicators for sustainability that will enable short and
long-term Climate Action monitoring reporting and continuous
improvement.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Each of Sustainability
Division's programs has
an effective data
collection and
management tool.
Reporting on program
metrics is simplified by
having templates and
data collection system
in place. Each City
department considers
sustainability-related
metrics for their
projects.
Hired staff to
lead
environmental
and utilities
tool
development
and staff
engagement.
Strategy Lead data gathering, assessment and reporting of metrics of
sustainability measures for the purpose of driving accountability
and improvements across municipal operations and the community
at large.
Measure Reporting templates, open data platform.
Metric Number of programs out of total for which an effective data
collection and management tools has been found and is in use across
all departments/divisions.
2015/16 Outcome Data for each program is efficiently collected and easily analyzed;
results of programs are efficiently reported out to Council and
community, and synched to open data platform.
Status Hired a Sustainability Coordinator to lead all Climate Action Plan
(CAP) implementation, associated data gathering and greenhouse
gas emissions inventories. Coordinator developing a work plan to
envision the most cost and environmentally effective
implementation plan and tools to collect relevant staff-level
information. Hired Efficiency Coordinator to lead utilities
management efforts citywide. Efforts to streamline utilities data
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entry and analysis underway, alongside ground-truthing meters
and associated costs working both in the field and within new asset
management tools.
GOAL Demonstrate technologies and municipal practices that promote
sustainability both in the City’s own operations and in those of its
suppliers.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop employee
survey to assess needs
and define use cases.
Design and pilot
procurement tool.
Refine based upon
feedback.
Finalized
update to
2008 green
purchasing
policy to
drive this
action inside
and outside
the
organization.
Hosting
departmental
trainings.
Strategy Develop planning tools to enable comparative analysis of
procurement decisions and to support long-term economic,
environmental, and socially responsible decision-making.
Measure Employee survey. Planning tools and user guide.
Metric Number of employees using or inputting into the tool. Number of
employees accessing the user guide.
2015/16 Outcome Survey administered to employees and baseline results calculated.
Pilot users become power users and champions to other purchasing
staff.
Status Finalized updated Green Purchasing Policy and developed a User
Guide and 1-page Cheat Sheet to support staff policy
implementation. Leading customized trainings of all departments
to ensure effective use of these resources during all procurement
decision-making.
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GOAL Build Cupertino as sustainability leader among comparable cities
through innovative, cost-effective, resource-saving initiatives and
partnerships.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
EPP and Demonstration
internal policies
finalized. Tracking tool
and database developed
and relevant staff
trained on its use.
Researching
certification
programs (e.g.
STAR
Communities)
and awards
(e.g. Beacon
Award) to
benchmark
and/or
recognize city
sustainability
leadership
efforts and
identify new
environmental
actions.
Strategy Continue and expand collaborative procurement, grant, technical
assistance and fellowships efforts to grow programs and enable
advanced technology acquisition
Measure Updated Green Purchasing Policy, new Technology Demonstration
Policy, tracking tools.
Metric Policies and tracking tools developed.
2015/16 Outcome City staff has an approved IT-endorsed green purchasing policy and
PW-endorsed technology demonstration policy with which to make
decisions. Grant, award, technical/fellowship assistance database
and tracking tool in place and utilize across relevant departments.
Status Developing an awards/certification program database with
timelines to ensure acknowledgement of leading City sustainability
efforts. Finalized green purchasing policy and researching existing
technology demonstration policies as a next step.
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GOAL Lead outreach to ensure that all community members acquire the
knowledge, skills, and tools to meet current and future
sustainability challenges.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Development and roll
out of resident and
business surveys.
Polling is
forthcoming
as part of
the
community
survey and
updated
Cupertino
green
website.
Strategy Elevate awareness of and participation in existing and pilot
sustainability initiatives among residents and businesses, to
advance ecological citizenship models.
Measure Number of new surveying tools that produce meaningful or
actionable results; program participation, satisfaction, retention.
Metric How many people take the surveys; number/percent of people
aware of each program/service/survey question. Number of
program participants from baseline, over time.
2015/16 Outcome Have baseline idea of how knowledgeable residents and businesses
are of programs, services, technologies. Produce list of
discrepancies between services offered and results of community
interest surveys. Initiate outreach campaign development.
Status Researching other agency models for this type of exercise that are
the most cost effective and achieve the highest response rate.
CITY CLERK
GOAL Streamline information processing for Council, staff, and public.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
50% of employees sign
acknowledgement and
answer questions
successfully.
Records
Retention
policy and
procedures
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packet to be
included in
the new
employee
hiring
package
given out by
HR and this
PM will not
be included
in the next
budget
cycle for the
City Clerk’s
division.
Strategy All employees receive Records Retention policy and procedures.
Measure Clerk's office receives signed acknowledgement that employee
received and reviewed policy and procedures. Also, employee will
answer two questions about the policy and/or procedures.
Metric Percentage of employees who sign acknowledgement and answer
questions successfully.
2015/16 Outcome Success enabled by having simple, clear instructions and/or policies
for records retention, formatting staff reports and attachments, and
drafting agenda items in Legistar; training individuals on these
instructions/policies; support from City Manager and Department
Heads to respect packet deadlines.
Status Worked with Administrative Services and agreed that the Records
Retention policy and procedures packet will be included in the new
employee hiring package given out by HR. For current employees
one time only in this budget cycle, the City Clerk’s office will email
the Records Retention policy and procedures packet to the
Department Admins to forward to each employee in the
department. This Performance Measure will not be included in the
next budget cycle for the City Clerk’s division.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
75% of users sign
acknowledgment
City Clerk’s
office will
contact
Department
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Admins and
Commission
staff liaisons
to identify
all
employees
who draft
Council
agenda
items
and/or
create
commission
agendas.
Strategy Identify employees who draft Council agenda items and/or create
commission agendas and train them on Granicus Legistar/Insite.
Measure Clerk's office receives signed acknowledgement from employee and
trainer that instructions were received and employee was trained.
Metric Percentage of users who sign acknowledgement.
2015/16 Outcome All users trained and proficient in program.
Status City Clerk’s office will contact Department Admins and
Commission staff liaisons to identify all employees who draft
Council agenda items and/or create commission agendas. Each of
those individuals will receive written instructions and either be
trained personally by the Department Admin or the City Clerk or
Deputy City Clerk. Once trained, the individual and trainer will
sign an acknowledgment form.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
50% of the time, each
Dept. Head and City
Manager will have
Council agenda items
approved and Clerk's
office will have packet
prepared by specified
deadline.
Departments
are already
aware of the
agenda
deadlines
and PM will
not be
included in
the next
budget cycle
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for the City
Clerk’s
division.
Strategy Final approval of Council agenda items by 4:00 p.m. on packet day.
Clerk's office will post packet and send information to Council
members no later than 6:30 p.m. on packet day.
Measure Clerk's office will track when each department's Council agenda
items were approved by the Dept. Head and City Manager.
Metric Percentage of time each department's Council agenda items are
approved and packet ready by specified deadline.
2015/16 Outcome All departments aware of and adhere to deadlines. Packets
processed no later than 5pm on packet day.
Status This Performance Measure strategy and outcome relies on the
performance of other departments getting their agenda items in the
system in a timely manner for the City Manager’s approval.
Departments are already aware of the deadlines and the City
Clerk’s office can only begin processing the packet once all agenda
items are in the system and approved. This PM will not be included
in the next budget cycle for the City Clerk’s division.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 100% of Public
Record Act requests
responded to by the
deadline date.
100% of
Public
Record Act
requests
responded
to by the
deadline
date.
Strategy Public Record Act requests responded to in a timely manner.
Measure Public Record Act requests log “due date” column (including any
“extension”) and “date fulfilled” column match.
Metric Percentage of Public Record Act requests responded to by the
deadline date.
2015/16 Outcome 100% of Public Record Act requests responded to by the deadline
date.
Status 36 Public Record Act requests have been logged for first quarter FY
2015-16 and 36 have been responded to by the deadline date.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 80% of City
Council minutes for
regular meetings
presented for Council
approval by the
following regular
meeting.
71% of
minutes for
regular
Council
meetings
submitted
for approval
at the next
regular
Council
meeting.
Strategy City Council minutes prepared and presented for City Council
approval in a timely manner.
Measure Clerk’s office will track the date of each regular Council meeting
and when the draft minutes were presented for approval.
Metric Percentage of regular Council meeting minutes approved by the
next regular Council meeting.
2015/16 Outcome 80% of minutes for regular Council meetings submitted for
approval at the next regular Council meeting.
Status Seven regular Council meetings and one special Council meeting
occurred in first quarter including two meetings that went past
11:00 p.m. Five sets of minutes for regular Council meetings were
submitted for approval by the next regular meeting.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 90% of adopted
City Council resolutions
and ordinances
processed and scanned
to Laserfiche within a
week of Clerk’s office
receipt of final, signed
documents.
100% of
adopted
City
Council
resolutions
and
ordinances
were
processed
and
scanned to
Laserfiche
within a
week of
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Clerk’s
office
receipt of
final, signed
documents.
Strategy Adopted City Council resolutions and ordinances signed and
scanned to Laserfiche in a timely manner.
Measure Clerk’s office will track time it takes to process adopted resolutions
and ordinances after a City Council meeting until the time they are
scanned to Laserfiche.
Metric Percentage of City Council adopted resolutions and ordinances
signed and uploaded to Laserfiche for public viewing within a
week of Clerk’s office receipt of final, signed documents.
2015/16 Outcome 100% of adopted City Council resolutions and ordinances were
processed and scanned to Laserfiche within a week of Clerk’s office
receipt of final, signed documents.
Status 34 resolutions and three ordinances were adopted in first quarter
and 100% were processed and scanned to Laserfiche within a week
of Clerk’s office receipt of final, signed documents.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
FINANCE
GOAL Deploy tools to empower and boost the efficiency of our
employees.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Allow our customers the
ability to quickly and
securely make payments
using their devices.
N/A 25%
Strategy Launch state-of-art online payment portal (cloud based).
Measure Attain banking expansion with Wells Fargo. Track user experience
in payment portal through user survey.
Metric Positive customer experience surveys. # of payments processed via
old system (online/in person ratio). # of payments processed in new
system (online/in person ratio).
2015/16 Outcome Payment system implementation complete. Customer payment
process simplified.
Status Initial Meeting with Wells Fargo completed. On target for fiscal
year end implementation.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Employee dashboard to
complete time cards,
review leave balances,
and initiate personal
and benefit changes.
N/A 100%
Strategy Launch Full-Service Employee portal.
Measure New World Systems, time card entry purchased, implementation
in-progress. User survey pre-and-post implementation to learn
time savings, ease of use, change in capabilities.
Metric Positive customer experience surveys. # of users, click through rate.
HR/Admin services survey pre-and-post implementation to learn #
of requests addressed in-person vs. new tool.
2015/16 Outcome New World Systems implementation complete. Employees trained
and utilizing tool.
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Status Completed, All City users are trained on the portal. Training
manual is available on the intranet and training videos are expected
before fiscal year end.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop a City
Telework policy that
allows flexibility to
work outside City
offices in a productive
and environmentally-
beneficial manner.
N/A 50%
Strategy Implement Telework policy and associated technology needs to
enable remote working options for City employees.
Measure Develop draft policy for review by Department Heads. Work with
IT to determine and source technology needs. Pilot policy. Adjust
where needed and deploy globally.
Metric # of employees approved to participate. # of hours logged @ home.
GHG and fuel savings cataloged.
2015/16 Outcome Build a flexible work arrangement that reduces commutes and
associated emissions, benefits the employee, departments and
customers by making more efficient use of staff time.
Status 50% complete. Launched pilot program with policy in September.
If pilot is successful anticipate full roll out by fiscal year end.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Consistent hardware
and software technology
at each workstation for
improved efficiencies.
Conference rooms
equipped consistently
with same audio/video
technology.
N/A 75%
Strategy Establish standard departmental workstations and conference room
set-up to expand technology access and user experience.
Measure Standard established. User experience surveys administered pre-
and-post deployment.
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Metric # of workstations upgraded. # of conference rooms upgraded.
Positive user experience recorded and improvement
recommendations prioritized.
2015/16 Outcome Employee productivity improved. Technology staff time reduced
for workstation and conference room trouble-shooting.
Status 75% Complete. All workstations in Administrative Services are
utilizing the Virtual Desktop Integrator (VDI). Staff continues to
test the speed of the system. VDI console also install in conference
room.
HUMAN RESOURCES
GOAL Diversify employee training opportunities across all work
classifications.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Explore internal
opportunities for
mentorship (mentee-
driven).
N/A +-10%
Strategy Offer web or computer- based supervisory trainings; intra-
departmental mentorships and cross-trainings; explore personal
and professional growth opportunities.
Measure Send out surveys to learn employee training needs. Compile
training rosters and offer evaluation forms to provide feedback.
Metric Training needs survey received from all employees. Attendee
satisfaction. Training roster attendance.
2015/16 Outcome Create training catalog/schedule
Status In progress, anticipate training survey in early 2016.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Improve customer service experience and relationships.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Enhance website
functions and
usability/searchability.
Enhance access to online
documents.
In progress
Strategy Provide the public and customers with the ability and tools to
answer questions online resources.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts. Track Comcate
tickets/utilize services through alternative Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) Software if/when piloted.
Metric Track number of website views, hits, and/or downloads. Survey
responses.
2015/16 Outcome Customers are empowered to get the information and tools they are
seeking easily to increase transparency and efficiency.
Status Building website reorganized for better usability.
Planning website reorganization in progress.
City-wide website re-design in progress, but not complete.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop curriculum and
presentations to achieve
specific and targeted
learning outcomes. Once
administered, convert
workshop content into
online sessions to
heighten information
sharing and access.
Create tools to enable
text survey/polling.
In progress
Peak
Democracy’s
Open Town
Hall utilized
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Strategy Increase community outreach and education to foster greater
awareness and build community knowledge of the planning and
development process by organizing, hosting, and recording local
training or informational workshops and presenting to relevant
stakeholder groups.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts. (Paper, Text, Online)
Surveys provided to workshop attendees to gauge knowledge
before and after session as well as satisfaction to information
delivery.
Metric Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software (if/when
piloted by department) or community outreach tracking tool (excel)
denoting # of workshops hosted, # of attendees, # of survey
responses (text or CRM) on the quality/usefulness of materials
presented. Number of page views/downloads of online community
workshop videos.
2015/16 Outcome Online public education and public information (articles, tips, fact
sheets) generate greater customer support and education and serve
as a more efficient and effective community outreach. Increased
connectivity between the public and department builds community
engagement and trust, thereby enabling expanded community
input from broader participants. Model effective private-sector
customer engagement and interactions where applicable.
Status Conducted Economic Development Strategic Business Plan
Roundtable community meeting
Vallco, The Oaks, and The Hamptons developers sponsored several
community outreach meetings to provide information and gather
public comments.
Utilized Peak Democracy’s Open Town Hall as an online forum to
engage the public for the General Plan Amendment.
GOAL Build, Support, Sustain Workforce Performance Excellence.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Strengthen employee
development
opportunities to
encourage professional
growth and
improvements and
Ongoing
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stronger understanding
of processes within and
among Department.
Strategy Improve teamwork and employee satisfaction to foster stronger
customer service experience.
Measure Expand professional development opportunities to include training
and career enrichment courses/seminars, cross training with other
departments, special topics or learning from guest speakers
/educators.
Metric Track/schedule numbers of special sessions and topics each year.
Employee survey responses.
2015/16 Outcome Professional development efforts build a cadre of better trained and
efficient staff and improve the quality of public service.
Status Planning Division staff attended annual California American
Planning Association conference for continuing education and
professional development.
Building Division provided four Title 24 training sessions at Staff
meetings.
Building Division staff attended annual Calbo conference for
continuing education and professional development.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Host department
retreats/ work sessions
(1/year), alt. dept. job
shadowing, mentorship
program with experts in
the field. Improve
Economic Dev. interface
via quarterly updates.
Ongoing
In progress
Strategy Build inter/intra dept. relations to expand City staff support
network required to enable successful operations/planning
processes.
Measure Quarterly/annual employee reviews, prioritize professional
development discussions with supervisors. Staff/supervisors
collaborate to develop professional development plans.
Metric Track work sessions and retreats in professional development
matrix/plan. Progress in achieving objectives and actions outlined
in professional development plans.
2015/16 Outcome Grow relationships within divisions and across departments to take
advantage of opportunities to learn, improve team partnership and
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grow greater work satisfaction, build a better trained and well-
rounded staff, and improve quality of public service and customer
satisfaction.
Status Conducted annual employee reviews as they are due.
Planning Division retreat on September 17, 2015 provided team
building exercises and addressed challenges and solutions.
Economic Development Manager provides quarterly updates at
Planning Division Staff meetings.
PLANNING
GOAL Demystify the planning process.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Enable customer to
access status of
plan/development
review through new
online permitting
system.
In progress
Strategy Empower customers to get useful information and helpful tools
easily online.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts, Comcate tickets or alt.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software if/when
piloted. Implement online permitting system to provide customer
access to information.
Metric Track # of website views, hits, and/or downloads. Customer
satisfaction and user experience via survey responses. Track project
development timelines prior to and after system implementation.
2015/16 Outcome Department increases transparency and efficiency through
heightened public access and improves accountability and overall
customer experience.
Status Planning Division website reorganization in progress.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Team w/ dpts. to
increase community
outreach through new
In progress
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technologies. Build
youth engagement by
connecting regularly
with Teen Commission,
De Anza College, and
High Schools student
groups
Strategy Tap quiet majority of community members not currently
participating in the planning, development, ordinance, or public
hearing process.
Measure Deploy new community engagement and/or Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) tools. Expanded social media and pro-active
vs. reactive planning-led outreach efforts.
Metric Track website views, hits, and/or downloads. Customer satisfaction
and user experience survey responses.
2015/16 Outcome Garner greater customer support and education to build and
operationalize efficient and effective community outreach,
strengthen community engagement and relations, and gain access
to broader and more diverse community input.
Status Utilized Peak Democracy’s Open Town Hall as an online forum to
engage the public.
Engaged the Teen Commissioners to provide ideas and comments
for the General Plan Amendment.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Engagement strategy
drafted and includes,:
visiting companies,
retail businesses,
meeting with Chamber
leadership, participating
in local/regional
business organizations,
attending networking
events, meeting with
real estate brokers and
property managers.
In progress
Strategy Develop business engagement strategy, targets, timeline, milestones
and tracking tool. Evaluate lessons learned to integrate into future
performance measures and work program.
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Measure Feedback tool developed to learn experiences of businesses to date
and assess future informational and service needs. Tracking tool
developed to record # of site visits, meetings, functions, etc.
Metric Quantity of meetings. Business experience survey results.
2015/16 Outcome Increase business relations with the City, evaluate existing business
services, define new business support resources, and generate new
business to business partnerships.
Status Assistant City Manager, Economic Development Manager and
Senior Housing Planner regularly attend the Legislative Action
Committee, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Rotary meetings,
Santa Clara County Association of Planning Official meetings.
Economic Development Manager hosted Women’s Networking
Workshop.
GOAL Improve City economy, vitality, sustainability, and economic
diversity.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop curriculum and
presentations to achieve
specific and targeted
learning outcomes. Once
administered, convert
workshop content into
online sessions to
heighten information
sharing and access.
Create tools to enable
text survey/polling.
In
development
Strategy Running in parallel to and informed by the in-progress Economic
Development Strategic Plan, create a customized suite of support
resources for businesses, emphasizing small businesses.
Measure Host, sponsor and co-sponsor workshops and training events.
Provide online. Surveys provided to workshop attendees to gauge
knowledge before and after session as well as satisfaction to
information delivery.
Metric Community outreach tracking tool (excel) denoting # of workshops
hosted, # of attendees, # of survey responses (text or CRM) on the
quality/usefulness of materials presented. Number of page
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views/downloads of online community workshop videos.
2015/16 Outcome Amplify suite of services offered to small local businesses to better
enable their ongoing success and ensure their long-term viability in
our community.
Status In development
GOAL Improve outreach and information sharing targeting internal staff
and the public to create greater connectivity with our business
base.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Map current connection
points between staff,
electeds, the broader
public, and our local
businesses including,
but not limited to:
BizBuzz electronic
newsletter, "How to
Start a Business in
Cupertino" Guide, Items
of Interest, Council
Work Program, Scene
Articles, website.
Ongoing
Strategy Increase internal and external outreach channels and resources to
increase community knowledge of and orientation towards local
business services, activities, products.
Measure Inventory current informational materials and resources. Learn
"user" experience through surveys, page views, downloads,
inquiries logged through Comcate or other Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) tool. Consider tools to track how this
information is generating "leads" or driving customers to local
businesses.
Metric Quantity of page views, downloads, positive survey, customer
experiences, information to customer conversions.
2015/16 Outcome Identify informational gaps and embed plan to address in Strategic
Plan. Develop tool to track how City resources lead to greater local
business support/sales.
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Status Updates and information published regularly in BizBuzz, Items of
Interest, Cupertino Scene and on the website.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Provide superior customer service both in-house and public-
facing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Customer satisfaction
survey ratings of good to
excellent.
N/A Annual
Strategy Develop customer service best practice guide and host training to
institutionalize practices.
Measure Customer satisfaction index based upon user satisfaction and
number of cases reported.
Metric Use Access Cupertino and user surveys to assess community
satisfaction.
2015/16 Outcome Satisfied customers as indicated by high internal and end-user
ratings. Ratings included in employee performance evaluations.
Status Survey conducted annually.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase rate of online
utilization by 10% over
previous year. Number
of users accessing City
information through
each channel.
N/A 2,104 Jul
2,270 Oct
7.8%
Increase
Strategy Strive for innovation in customer service approaches. Build in-
house experts to serve diverse customer needs.
Measure Be an adaptive organization and act as facilitators, enablers, and
experts on technology and communications to provide customers
and end-users relevant access to City information.
Metric Utilize monthly social media and web usage statistics to determine
access to City information. Utilize intranet statistics and Google
Analytics.
2015/16 Outcome Deploy widely used and growing variety of differentiated online
services.
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Status
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
GOAL Build an IT strategic plan to serve as a management tool, guide
decision making, and prioritize staffing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Actionable plan
developed, all staff
engaged in its
implementation,
resources adequately
aligned to achieve plan
goals.
N/A Initial
document
complete
Strategy Hire third-party consultant to survey staff needs, assess technology
gaps and develop an implementation plan.
Measure Plan developed. Technology projects listed. Tracking tool
implemented.
Metric Number of completed technology projects. Inventory and status of
technology services.
2015/16 Outcome Formally adopt IT strategic plan.
Status Consultant provided document. First staff governance meeting
held.
COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL Develop a Communications strategic plan to guide organizational
outreach priorities and associated staffing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Actionable plan
developed, all staff
engaged in roll-out,
resources adequately
aligned to achieve plan
goals.
N/A Communication
assessment
complete
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Strategy Explore consultant options to survey community and staff needs,
assess media gaps, implementation plan to address those needs and
gaps.
Measure Plan developed. Needs and gaps identified. Communications
projects listed. Tracking tool implemented.
Metric Number of current and prospective communication projects.
Inventory of communication services.
2015/16 Outcome Formally adopt strategic plan.
Status Consultant submitted final communications assessment. Action plan
implementation next phase.
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PUBLIC WORKS – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
GOAL Clean creeks in Cupertino.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) One business day
response to illegal
discharge to creeks
2) Conduct minimum of
14 creek cleanup events
annually
3) Receive no negative
actions from
enforcement agencies
100%
New
measure
New
measure
100%
4/14
complete
None
received
Strategy Prevent to the maximum extent practicable items other than rain
water from entering the storm water system.
Measure 1) Respond to reported discharge event within one business
day.
2) Annual cleanups
3) Quantify actions from enforcement agencies.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time or time after call or email is
received.
2) Quantification of the number of Annual Clean Up Events
3) Quantification of negative actions received from enforcement
agencies.
2015/16 Outcome Achieve stormwater compliance requirements, ensure healthy
protected water system.
Status Ongoing with additional efforts to increase community
involvement.
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GOAL Provide efficient and effective recycling, organic and disposal
services.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Develop organics
ordinance. Define data
needs and assess
tracking tools available
(i.e. EPA ReTRAC).
2) Implement organic
diversion requirements
to affected businesses
Complete
Completed
for
Businesses
generating >
8cy of
organic
waste -
Sept. 2015
Strategy Divert materials from landfill through expanded recycling and
organic policies and services, paired with effective outreach
campaigns to increase residential and commercial participation.
Measure Monthly diversion reporting from solid waste franchisee and
annual CalRecyle diversion rate equivalent (DRE) calculation.
Metric Achieve 75% (DRE) diversion, 60% commercial & multifamily
diversion. Customer service satisfaction (Godbe Survey).
2015/16 Outcome Adopt organics ordinance and utilize data collection to track
progress.
Status Ongoing
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
GOAL Provide timely development review and permitting services.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
2 week response 90% of
time
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Strategy Review and permit private development in a timely and consistent
manner in accordance with applicable codes, standards and
policies.
Measure Respond to complete plan submittals or applications within 2
weeks
Metric Track response times using Development Tracking System (not yet
implemented)
2015/16 Outcome Strengthened partnership with Community Development. Clear
roles and timelines defined. Customer experience improved.
Status
CIP ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Deliver Capital Projects on time and within budget.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
On time and within
budget 80% of time.
Strategy Meet published commitments to Council and community in an
effective, timely, and quality manner.
Measure Project and/or budget management software or alternative tracking
tool to enable better accountability of costs, expenses and revenues
related to a project.
Metric Timeline and budget variances for each project and tracked for
program over time.
2015/16 Outcome Deliver project within budget and achieve beneficial occupancy
within one month of projected completion date at time of award.
Status Measurements methods under development.
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STREETS
GOAL Safe street markings, legends and signs for motorist, cyclists, and
pedestrians.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) One business day
response to reported
unsafe conditions.
Strategy Appropriately placed street markings, legends and signs benefit
motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Measure 1) Respond to street marking, legend and sign issues within 3
business days
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2) CityWorks software
2015/16 Outcome 2015 paving projects have had scope of work increased to include
safe street marking and legend work on both streets scheduled and
not scheduled for pavement improvement.
Status Ongoing
GOAL No viewable graffiti within Cupertino.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Remove 100% of known
graffiti on public
property within 4
business days
Strategy Remove graffiti before more tagging occurs.
Measure Clean up within 48 business hours of call.
Metric Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
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2015/16 Outcome Community aesthetic maintained.
Status Ongoing
GOAL Maintain reliable storm drain system.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond to reported
storm drain system
deficiencies within one
business day
100%
Strategy Efficiently inspected and maintained storm drain system assists in
minimizing the potential for localized flooding.
Measure 1) Respond to reported storm drain system deficiencies within 24
business hours.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Ongoing
Status Collection system cleaning / videoing of hot spot areas scheduled
for November ’15 completion.
GOAL Effectively maintain streetlight network.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond to reported
streetlight outages
within 2 business days
2) Resolve issues with
City owned streetlights
within 5 business days.
100%
100%
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Strategy Repair streetlights in a timely manner.
Measure 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback
2) CityWorks software
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Reliable streetlight network that promotes community safety.
Status Ongoing
GOAL Citywide street network pavement condition index (PCI) of 80 by
2019; no street below 30 for two consecutive years.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Network PCI of 80 by
FY19/20.
2) No individual street
PCI <30 for two
consecutive years.
Strategy Well maintained streets conserve resources, promote commerce and
promote community safety.
Measure 1) Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) StreetSaver
reports.
Metric 1) Sufficient operating budget recommended and approved.
2) Annual pavement condition report as calculated by StreetSaver
and submitted to the MTC.
2015/16 Outcome Street network PCI is calculated to be 72 and approximately 4 miles
of streets will have a PCI <30 at the end of 2016.
Status Network PCI is calculated to improve from a current value of 70 to
72. Continued improvement is conditional to future budget
appropriation.
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GOAL Safe pedestrian pathways
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond and mitigate
reported pathway
deficiencies within 1
business day.
100%
Strategy Maintain sidewalks, curb and gutter to a standard that minimizes
liability.
Measure 1) Respond and mitigate pathway deficiencies within 1 business
day.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Safer pedestrian pathways mitigate potential issues and support
citizen's quality of life.
Status Ongoing
TREES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
GOAL Healthy and expanding urban forest.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond to reported
safety issues with 1
business day
2) Inspect and maintain
all street trees and park
100%
New
100%
New
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trees within 5 year cycle.
3) Plant more trees than
removed.
Measure Measure
Strategy Maintain urban forest to ISA standards that minimize liability,
improve and/or maintain tree values.
Measure 1) Respond and mitigate safety issues within 24 business hours.
2) Inspect and maintain all street trees and park trees within 5 year
cycle.
3) Number of trees planted compared to number of trees removed.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2) CityWorks software.
2015/16 Outcome Urban canopy expanded, protected, serviced. Safety issues
mitigated.
Status FY15/16 is the last year of a 4 year program to plant 1600 trees
citywide.
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY
DIVISION:
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Develop a healthy, positive and connected team.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
100% of priorities
complete by June 30,
2016.
N/A On Track
Strategy Identify Department priorities for FY 15/16 and form sub-
committees to work on each goal.
Measure Priorities list developed, readily accessed and tracked by each
implementing program.
Metric Percentage of priorities completed by December 2015 and June
2016.
2015/16 Outcome Improved technology, marketing and customer service levels.
Status Perfect Mind contract approved in negotiations. Estimated
completion 09/2016. New Business & Community Services Division
rollout in January 2016 addresses the above.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Benchmark current
inner departmental
communications tools
and develop a priority
list of expansion
opportunities. Deploy
tools to improve RCS
staff knowledge of
ongoing and prior
successes.
N/A On Track
Strategy Establish a department newsletter denoting quarterly
accomplishments and items of interest.
Measure Survey staff at departmental meetings to evaluate experience and
gauge awareness of colleague's projects.
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Metric Increase awareness of City and department issues and projects by
10%.
2015/16 Outcome Enhanced communication of department projects and
accomplishments.
Status Monthly department meetings have been implemented as well as a
quarterly newsletter. Utilizing items of interest to increase
awareness of department projects and accomplishments. Monthly
meetings implemented with senior management and Public Works.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increased participation
in cross-division events
by 25%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Establish monthly department wide meetings to team build,
communicate subcommittee milestones and organization
issues/successes.
Measure Meetings convened, hosted, tracked. Information shared with all
departmental members.
Metric Percentage of participation at meetings and department events.
2015/16 Outcome Strong cohesive team developed to expand partnerships and elevate
customer services and experience.
Status Monthly Department meetings implemented achieving 90%
participation. Sub-committees established for technology, customer
service and marketing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
100% participation in
annual training for all
full-time staff. Annual
enhancement of
customer service
modules for all part-
time staff during in-
service training.
N/A On Track
Strategy Place high priority on training and encourage expanded
professional development opportunities for staff.
Measure Percentage of participation in annual training courses, passing-on
new ideas, program concepts and service delivery tips via internal
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communications cataloging /project management tool. Track
customer service experience before/following implementation via
online, in-class surveys, Comcate.
Metric Quantity of courses offered, participant attendance. Tool to foster
greater team dialog and brainstorming explored. Positive customer
experiences recorded.
2015/16 Outcome Customer service experience improved. Customer service modules
available online and shared with all departments to ensure
consistency.
Status All staff required to attend skill enhancement training. On track for
100% compliance. Staff “reports out” to full department what they
learned at monthly meetings. Annual department workshop off-
site scheduled 2/23-2/24/16.
GOAL Increase use of technology to facilitate efficiency, expand
marketing and bolster customer experience.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Registration available at
any facility 100% of the
time. Participant
feedback readily
available.
N/A Pending
Perfect
Mind
Software
Installation
Strategy Implement a new registration system department-wide.
Measure Development of methods to register and obtain customer feedback
electronically using internet and smart devices.
Metric Quantity and quality of customer feedback received prior to and
following system deployment
2015/16 Outcome Improved employee efficiency and productivity. Customer
experience improved and access to information enabled.
Status Contract approved by City Council and in negotiations.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
10% increase in social
media outreach.
N/A On Track
Strategy Effective use of social media marketing for classes and events.
Measure Development of methods to notify customers via social media.
Metric List of methods currently used. List of new approaches. Project
management schedule and timeline to implement methods.
2015/16 Outcome Strengthen partnership with Communications Department to
develop an outreach plan for RCS that defines effective messaging,
civic media assets, roles, timelines, and responsibilities.
Status -Marketing seminar attended in September 2015
-Target marketing media identified
-Pilot program anticipated for Big Bunny 5K/Fun Run
-Implementation of Perfect Mind will enhance capabilities as well as
establishment of Business division in January 2016.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Scala screen Installation
at four facilities with
weekly program
information.
N/A On Track
Strategy Install Scala monitors in each facility with program specific content
for the facility and then the department.
Measure Development of marketing information for each site and
department wide.
Metric Inventory of information to share. Timeline to implement system.
2015/16 Outcome Expanded customer access to information on programs and services
on a facility-by-facility basis.
Status Scala screens now installed at Quinlan, Senior Center and Sports
Center. Environmental Educ Center at McClellan is pending.
Training with City Channel to be scheduled.
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PARK PLANNING AND RESTORATION
GOAL Pursue new parks and improvements to existing parks, guided by
community input.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Corridor Master Plan
report delivered by
January 2016.
Incorporate user
comments into
programming.
N/A On Track
Strategy Facilitate a Stevens Creek Blvd to McClellan Ranch Road Corridor
Master Plan.
Measure Solicit community input through a wide number of outreach events
including public meetings, web site outreach, surveys and
stakeholder interviews.
Metric Online survey participation, post card mailing, social media/civic
engagement tool tracking.
2015/16 Outcome Provide a 20 Year master plan for the BBF Golf Course, BBF Swim &
Picnic facility, Stevens Creek Trail and McClellan Ranch Preserve
(Environmental Education Center/Blacksmith Shop/Barn, etc.)
Consultant, M.I.G., is in process of completing report. Golf Course
component complete by National Golf Foundation (NGF).
Status Report is scheduled for Parks & Recreation Commission in
December 2015 and City Council in January 2016.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
City wide Park Master
Plan report delivered by
September 2016.
Incorporate user
comments into
programming.
N/A On Track
Strategy Facilitate a City Wide Park and Recreation Master Plan.
Measure Solicit community input through a wide number of outreach events
including public meetings, web site outreach, surveys and
stakeholder interviews.
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Metric Online survey participation, post card mailing, social media/civic
engagement tool tracking.
2015/16 Outcome Provide a 20 year Park Open Space and Recreation Master Plan to
improve customer service experience.
Status Contract awarded to RHAA. Work began October 2015.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Lawrence Mitty -
Complete appraisals &
soils testing; negotiate
property acquisition;
annex property, apply
for grant funding by
12/2016.
Main Street - Review
and recommend
modifications by 5/2015.
N/A
N/A
On Track
Complete
Strategy Pursue the acquisition of parks and trails on the east side of
Cupertino.
Measure Identify and carry out the steps to acquire the County Roads and
Airport property known as the Lawrence Mitty Linear parcel;
Review the Main Street Park Plan and facilitate Park and Recreation
Commission and City Council review and approval.
Metric Project management timeline developed, milestones achieved.
Budget prepared and achieved.
2015/16 Outcome Expand park assets and associated community benefits citywide.
Status Lawrence Mitty – appraisals done. Soil testing scheduled for
November 2016.
Main Street park design revised and approved by Parks &
Recreation Commission and Council. Construction pending.
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FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
GOAL Upgrade the Quinlan Community Center to increase usage and
revenue generation from the facility.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Reduce energy costs by
10%. Reduce
maintenance time by
10%; Enhancements
complete by 6/2015.
N/A On Track
Strategy Complete the Quinlan Community Center Upgrade project: energy
efficient lighting, facility upgrades.
Measure Replace lighting fixtures. Replace flooring for more efficient
maintenance. Paint all public spaces and remodel front office.
Metric Pre-and-post site energy use tracked. Project timeline and
milestones tracked.
2015/16 Outcome Facility energy use and aesthetics improved.
Status Quinlan Community Center remodel complete; pending (a) interior
painting and (b) New lighting in Cupertino Room.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase facility rentals
by 5%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Utilize new marketing materials for promotion of the Center.
Measure Prepare new marketing materials: virtual tours, marketing
brochures, marketing binders, social media announcements.
Metric Online user surveys. Site access/click-throughs.
2015/16 Outcome Additional revenue generated through increased program
enrollment.
Status New Business Division will be addressing after January 2016.
Facility use policy being revised with goals for easier registration
process for customers.
FY 14-15 1st Quarter
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Adopted
Increase facility rentals
by 5%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Book multiple rentals per day if possible.
Measure Implement scheduling software.
Metric Bookings pre-and-post deployment.
2015/16 Outcome Additional revenue generated through increased space
programming.
Status New Business Division will be address with installation of Perfect
Mind reservation system and new facility use policy.
GOAL Implement creative solutions at Blackberry Farm to improve the
customer service experience while complying with new bus
restrictions into the complex.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase revenue by
10%.
N/A Complete
Strategy Expand pool and picnic programs for the summer season.
Measure Outline current programs and services. Evaluate expansion
opportunities based upon resident surveys, assessment of adjacent
city municipal services.
Metric Survey results. Service gap analysis. Programs proposed.
2015/16 Outcome Expand services and resultant revenues through: pool party
packages; catering packages; water aerobic classes, etc.
Status 1-Staff will be pursuing expanded programming in conjunction
with Foot Golf groups and an “Adult Learn how to Swim”
campaign in April 2016.
2-For the 2015 season, revenue increased by 13.4% or $35,514
compared to 2014. This increase was primarily in the areas of
swimming and café sales.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Maintain status quo re:
number of field trips
and not loose patrons.
N/A Complete
Strategy Educate patrons on transportation options and provide acceptable
customer service alternatives to bussing children into BBF.
Measure Evaluate current site transportation services and alternatives via
survey. Meet off-site busses with carts to carry in their coolers and
supplies.
Metric Service summary developed. Alternatives proposed. Traffic
mitigations recommended. Informational materials developed.
Survey results recorded.
2015/16 Outcome Mitigate site traffic impacts and create a more pleasant guest
experience.
Status The efforts listed have been implemented, however, due to the
inconvenience of walking small children into the facility and other
factors beyond our control, several groups will not be using the
facility next year.
YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
GOAL Grow a healthy community by evaluating opportunities to
expand community participation in programs and facilitate
greater access to services, facilities and parks across all
demographics.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Adjust weekend hours
at the Teen Center to
provide more
opportunities for private
events and increase
rental revenue by 20%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Adjust current Teen Center operational hours to increase rental
periods.
Measure Teen Center rental revenue monitored and managed via facility
rental software.
Metric Yearly rental revenue reviewed and compared to previous yearly
revenue reports.
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2015/16 Outcome Rental opportunities and facility options expanded for community
and revenue from facility rentals increased.
Status
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase number of
Teen/Adult Art,
S.T.E.M., nature
programs by adding at
least 2 new contractors
to support student
demands. Review
opportunities and
requirements to expand
preschool program.
N/A On Track
Strategy Consult with current contract instructors to explore additional
service offerings and expand classes for teens and adults. Acquire
feedback from target population on desired programming,
including expanded preschool.
Measure Registration software reports including returning students; Class
satisfaction surveys administered to participants of all new and
existing programs, including requests for new or expanded
services.
Metric Participant and revenue totals measured against figures before new
program deployment. Customer feedback would be reviewed
through survey results detailing participant satisfaction.
2015/16 Outcome Teen and Adult recreational class selections expanded for
community. Revenue for Teen/Adult classes increased. Preschool
program has clearly defined expansion pathway.
Status Teen S.T.E.M.-youth start-up expanded their offerings. Includes two
new computer coding camps and quarterly afterschool web design
class.
New contractor, Clinton Brownley, will offering youth and teen
programs and data analysis programs in Winter. May offer adult
programs in future.
Nature Classes—New instructor, Charlie Kennard, will be teaching
a Twined Tule and basket making class geared for teens and adults
(13+) this Winter. Cait Hutnik will be teaching a Lichen class for all
ages.
Adult Art—Mobile Art Academy added as instructor last Spring;
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Offering youth camps and quarterly adult classes. Two youth
camps were full this summer, while adult classes have been slow to
gain momentum.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
GOAL Offer Sports Center programs targeted at school age groups in
order to entice more families to join the Center.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
5% increase in family
memberships
N/A On Track
Strategy Expand memberships through expanded services desired by the
community.
Measure Survey members to identify needs and the broader public to
identify service gaps. Evaluate programs to find gaps in
programming for these age groups.
Metric Survey results. Service gap analysis. Programming proposals.
2015/16 Outcome Age appropriate programming developed to provide family
opportunities such as kids’ club and parents’ night out.
Status Implemented Kids Club and Parents Night Out. Restriped gym
floor for multi-sport programming.
GOAL Provide a fun and memorable recreational experience for families
at the 2016 Big Bunny 5K.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
10% increase in
participation
N/A On Track
Strategy Investigate different online survey options to increase awareness
and identify improvements for the event.
Measure Develop appropriate program modifications to improve family
experience. Survey prior to and following implementation.
Metric Survey results.
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2015/16 Outcome Big Bunny fun run receives positive press, user-generated social
media accolades. Participation grows year after year.
Status Coordinated with CEEF 5K and Super Heroes 5K for shared and
targeted marketing. Implementing new amenities at events to
improve experience.
GOAL Introduce foot golf at the BBF golf course.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
8% increase in
participation.
N/A Complete
Strategy Target participation at BBF golf course to those who don't currently
use the facility (i.e. after school youth league).
Measure Develop list of groups currently using site. Develop list of
prospective users. Outreach to all. Track site use prior to and
following outreach. Track outreach channels.
Metric Site use. Outreach metrics - number of messages developed,
shared; click-throughs.
2015/16 Outcome Expand partnerships with youth and adult groups (AYSO, Apple,
etc.) to market programs. Customer notification of specials, events,
shared via social media.
Status Foot Golf Kick-off on 7/4/15. Chamber promotion currently
underway for October/November 2015. AYSO promotion planned
for November/December.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
GOAL Expand membership and existing member satisfaction.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Complete marketing
plan and develop
surveying and tracking
tools.
N/A On Track
Strategy Using effective outreach strategies, informed by the departmental
marketing plan, to grow membership by 2 percent per year.
Measure Quantity of memberships and renewals measured; Number of
membership referrals. Feedback received on services, programs,
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Center.
Metric Number of memberships, renewals, referrals, positive feedback via
surveys (online, Comcate, in-person), social media hits.
2015/16 Outcome Implement marketing plan and gather data on memberships,
member satisfaction.
Status Membership drive starts November 1.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
GOAL Maintain adequate Sheriff response times to citizen calls.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
5.00 minutes per contract N/A Exceeding
expectation
Strategy Monitor average response time for emergency calls.
Measure Priority one: Respond within 5 minutes.
Priority two: Respond within 9 minutes.
Priority three: Respond within 20 minutes.
Metric Logged in Public safety report
2015/16 Outcome Priority one: Response 4.90 minutes.
Priority two: Response 6.56 minutes.
Priority three: Response 10.52 minutes.
Status Priority one: July - 2.99/Aug – 3.52/Sept – 3.86
Priority two: July - 6.80/Aug – 6.10/Sept – 7.06
Priority three: July – 11.10/Aug- 11.35/Sept – 11.02
GOAL Provide crime prevention efforts through public interaction and
education.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
3 N/A Started Fall
Academy
Strategy Conduct Teen Academy classes.
Measure Number of Teen Academy classes held.
Metric
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2015/16 Outcome 2
Status The Fall Teen Academy runs from 9/29-12/17/15. There will be 12
sessions with 22 students participating.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
19 N/A On track
Strategy Conduct Code Red training and drills.
Measure Number of training/drills held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 20
Status 21 Schools are currently scheduled for the Run, Hide, Defend
trainings and lock down drills.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1 N/A Program
not offered
for FY 15/16
Strategy Conduct "Every 15 Minutes" program.
Measure Number of presentations held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 1
Status “Every 15 minutes” is currently going through funding and
personnel changes with the sponsoring agencies. As a result, no
high schools have scheduled this exercise for FY 15/16.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
9
N/A One
meeting to
date
Strategy Conduct school attendance review board meetings.
Measure Number of meetings held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 12
Status One meeting conducted through September which conform to
school year.
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ADMINISTRATION – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION
SUSTAINABILITY
GOAL Establish indicators for sustainability that will enable short and
long-term Climate Action monitoring reporting and continuous
improvement.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Each of Sustainability
Division's programs has
an effective data
collection and
management tool.
Reporting on program
metrics is simplified by
having templates and
data collection system in
place. Each City
department considers
sustainability-related
metrics for their projects.
Hired staff to
lead
environmental
and utilities
tool
development
and staff
engagement.
Strategy Lead data gathering, assessment and reporting of metrics of
sustainability measures for the purpose of driving accountability
and improvements across municipal operations and the community
at large.
Measure Reporting templates, open data platform.
Metric Number of programs out of total for which an effective data
collection and management tools has been found and is in use across
all departments/divisions.
2015/16 Outcome Data for each program is efficiently collected and easily analyzed;
results of programs are efficiently reported out to Council and
community, and synched to open data platform.
Status Hired a Sustainability Coordinator to lead all Climate Action Plan
(CAP) implementation, associated data gathering and greenhouse
gas emissions inventories. Coordinator developing a work plan to
envision the most cost and environmentally effective
implementation plan and tools to collect relevant staff-level
information. Hired Efficiency Coordinator to lead utilities
management efforts citywide. Efforts to streamline utilities data
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entry and analysis underway, alongside ground-truthing meters and
associated costs working both in the field and within new asset
management tools.
GOAL Demonstrate technologies and municipal practices that promote
sustainability both in the City’s own operations and in those of its
suppliers.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop employee
survey to assess needs
and define use cases.
Design and pilot
procurement tool.
Refine based upon
feedback.
Finalized
update to
2008 green
purchasing
policy to
drive this
action inside
and outside
the
organization.
Hosting
departmental
trainings.
Strategy Develop planning tools to enable comparative analysis of
procurement decisions and to support long-term economic,
environmental, and socially responsible decision-making.
Measure Employee survey. Planning tools and user guide.
Metric Number of employees using or inputting into the tool. Number of
employees accessing the user guide.
2015/16 Outcome Survey administered to employees and baseline results calculated.
Pilot users become power users and champions to other purchasing
staff.
Status Finalized updated Green Purchasing Policy and developed a User
Guide and 1-page Cheat Sheet to support staff policy
implementation. Leading customized trainings of all departments
to ensure effective use of these resources during all procurement
decision-making.
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GOAL Build Cupertino as sustainability leader among comparable cities
through innovative, cost-effective, resource-saving initiatives and
partnerships.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
EPP and Demonstration
internal policies
finalized. Tracking tool
and database developed
and relevant staff trained
on its use.
Researching
certification
programs (e.g.
STAR
Communities)
and awards
(e.g. Beacon
Award) to
benchmark
and/or
recognize city
sustainability
leadership
efforts and
identify new
environmental
actions.
Strategy Continue and expand collaborative procurement, grant, technical
assistance and fellowships efforts to grow programs and enable
advanced technology acquisition
Measure Updated Green Purchasing Policy, new Technology Demonstration
Policy, tracking tools.
Metric Policies and tracking tools developed.
2015/16 Outcome City staff has an approved IT-endorsed green purchasing policy and
PW-endorsed technology demonstration policy with which to make
decisions. Grant, award, technical/fellowship assistance database
and tracking tool in place and utilize across relevant departments.
Status Developing an awards/certification program database with
timelines to ensure acknowledgement of leading City sustainability
efforts. Finalized green purchasing policy and researching existing
technology demonstration policies as a next step.
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GOAL Lead outreach to ensure that all community members acquire the
knowledge, skills, and tools to meet current and future
sustainability challenges.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Development and roll
out of resident and
business surveys.
Polling is
forthcoming
as part of
the
community
survey and
updated
Cupertino
green
website.
Strategy Elevate awareness of and participation in existing and pilot
sustainability initiatives among residents and businesses, to
advance ecological citizenship models.
Measure Number of new surveying tools that produce meaningful or
actionable results; program participation, satisfaction, retention.
Metric How many people take the surveys; number/percent of people
aware of each program/service/survey question. Number of
program participants from baseline, over time.
2015/16 Outcome Have baseline idea of how knowledgeable residents and businesses
are of programs, services, technologies. Produce list of
discrepancies between services offered and results of community
interest surveys. Initiate outreach campaign development.
Status Researching other agency models for this type of exercise that are
the most cost effective and achieve the highest response rate.
CITY CLERK
GOAL Streamline information processing for Council, staff, and public.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
50% of employees sign
acknowledgement and
answer questions
Records
Retention
policy and
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successfully. procedures
packet to be
included in
the new
employee
hiring
package
given out by
HR and this
PM will not
be included
in the next
budget
cycle for the
City Clerk’s
division.
Strategy All employees receive Records Retention policy and procedures.
Measure Clerk's office receives signed acknowledgement that employee
received and reviewed policy and procedures. Also, employee will
answer two questions about the policy and/or procedures.
Metric Percentage of employees who sign acknowledgement and answer
questions successfully.
2015/16 Outcome Success enabled by having simple, clear instructions and/or policies
for records retention, formatting staff reports and attachments, and
drafting agenda items in Legistar; training individuals on these
instructions/policies; support from City Manager and Department
Heads to respect packet deadlines.
Status Worked with Administrative Services and agreed that the Records
Retention policy and procedures packet will be included in the new
employee hiring package given out by HR. For current employees
one time only in this budget cycle, the City Clerk’s office will email
the Records Retention policy and procedures packet to the
Department Admins to forward to each employee in the
department. This Performance Measure will not be included in the
next budget cycle for the City Clerk’s division.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
75% of users sign
acknowledgment
City Clerk’s
office will
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contact
Department
Admins and
Commission
staff liaisons
to identify
all
employees
who draft
Council
agenda
items
and/or
create
commission
agendas.
Strategy Identify employees who draft Council agenda items and/or create
commission agendas and train them on Granicus Legistar/Insite.
Measure Clerk's office receives signed acknowledgement from employee and
trainer that instructions were received and employee was trained.
Metric Percentage of users who sign acknowledgement.
2015/16 Outcome All users trained and sufficient proficient in program.
Status City Clerk’s office will contact Department Admins and
Commission staff liaisons to identify all employees who draft
Council agenda items and/or create commission agendas. Each of
those individuals will receive written instructions and either be
trained personally by the Department Admin or the City Clerk or
Deputy City Clerk. Once trained, the individual and trainer will
sign an acknowledgment form.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
50% of the time, each
Dept. Head and City
Manager will have
Council agenda items
approved and Clerk's
office will have packet
prepared by specified
Departments
are already
aware of the
agenda
deadlines
and PM will
not be
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deadline. included in
the next
budget cycle
for the City
Clerk’s
division.
Strategy Final approval of Council agenda items by 4:00 p.m. on packet day.
Clerk's office will post packet and send information to Council
members no later than 6:30 p.m. on packet day.
Measure Clerk's office will track when each department's Council agenda
items were approved by the Dept. Head and City Manager.
Metric Percentage of time each department's Council agenda items are
approved and packet ready by specified deadline.
2015/16 Outcome All departments aware of and adhere to deadlines. Packets
processed no later than 5pm on packet day.
Status This Performance Measure strategy and outcome relies on the
performance of other departments getting their agenda items in the
system in a timely manner for the City Manager’s approval.
Departments are already aware of the deadlines and the City
Clerk’s office can only begin processing the packet once all agenda
items are in the system and approved. This PM will not be included
in the next budget cycle for the City Clerk’s division.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 100% of Public
Record Act requests
responded to by the
deadline date.
100% of
Public
Record Act
requests
responded
to by the
deadline
date.
Strategy Public Record Act requests responded to in a timely manner.
Measure Public Record Act requests log “due date” column (including any
“extension”) and “date fulfilled” column match.
Metric Percentage of Public Record Act requests responded to by the
deadline date.
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2015/16 Outcome 100% of Public Record Act requests responded to by the deadline
date.
Status 36 Public Record Act requests have been logged for first quarter FY
2015-16 and 36 have been responded to by the deadline date.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 80% of City
Council minutes for
regular meetings
presented for Council
approval by the
following regular
meeting.
71% of
minutes for
regular
Council
meetings
submitted
for approval
at the next
regular
Council
meeting.
Strategy City Council minutes prepared and presented for City Council
approval in a timely manner.
Measure Clerk’s office will track the date of each regular Council meeting
and when the draft minutes were presented for approval.
Metric Percentage of regular Council meeting minutes approved by the
next regular Council meeting.
2015/16 Outcome 80% of minutes for regular Council meetings submitted for
approval at the next regular Council meeting.
Status Seven regular Council meetings and one special Council meeting
occurred in first quarter including two meetings that went past
11:00 p.m. Five sets of minutes for regular Council meetings were
submitted for approval by the next regular meeting.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
NEW: 90% of adopted
City Council resolutions
and ordinances
processed and scanned to
Laserfiche within a week
of Clerk’s office receipt of
final, signed documents.
100% of
adopted
City
Council
resolutions
and
ordinances
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were
processed
and
scanned to
Laserfiche
within a
week of
Clerk’s
office
receipt of
final, signed
documents.
Strategy Adopted City Council resolutions and ordinances signed and
scanned to Laserfiche in a timely manner.
Measure Clerk’s office will track time it takes to process adopted resolutions
and ordinances after a City Council meeting until the time they are
scanned to Laserfiche.
Metric Percentage of City Council adopted resolutions and ordinances
signed and uploaded to Laserfiche for public viewing within a
week of Clerk’s office receipt of final, signed documents.
2015/16 Outcome 100% of adopted City Council resolutions and ordinances were
processed and scanned to Laserfiche within a week of Clerk’s office
receipt of final, signed documents.
Status 34 resolutions and three ordinances were adopted in first quarter
and 100% were processed and scanned to Laserfiche within a week
of Clerk’s office receipt of final, signed documents.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
FINANCE
GOAL Deploy tools to empower and boost the efficiency of our employees.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Allow our customers the
ability to quickly and
securely make payments
using their devices.
N/A 25%
Strategy Launch state-of-art online payment portal (cloud based).
Measure Attain banking expansion with Wells Fargo. Track user experience
in payment portal through user survey.
Metric Positive customer experience surveys. # of payments processed via
old system (online/in person ratio). # of payments processed in new
system (online/in person ratio).
2015/16 Outcome Payment system implementation complete. Customer payment
process simplified.
Status Initial Meeting with Wells Fargo completed. On target for fiscal
year end implementation.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Employee dashboard to
complete time cards,
review leave balances,
and initiate personal and
benefit changes.
N/A 100%
Strategy Launch Full-Service Employee portal.
Measure New World Systems, time card entry purchased, implementation
in-progress. User survey pre-and-post implementation to learn
time savings, ease of use, change in capabilities.
Metric Positive customer experience surveys. # of users, click through rate.
HR/Admin services survey pre-and-post implementation to learn #
of requests addressed in-person vs. new tool.
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2015/16 Outcome New World Systems implementation complete. Employees trained
and utilizing tool.
Status Completed, All City users are trained on the portal. Training
manual is available on the intranet and training videos are expected
before fiscal year end.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop a City Telework
policy that allows
flexibility to work
outside City offices in a
productive and
environmentally-
beneficial manner.
N/A 50%
Strategy Implement Telework policy and associated technology needs to
enable remote working options for City employees.
Measure Develop draft policy for review by Department Heads. Work with
IT to determine and source technology needs. Pilot policy. Adjust
where needed and deploy globally.
Metric # of employees approved to participate. # of hours logged @ home.
GHG and fuel savings cataloged.
2015/16 Outcome Build a flexible work arrangement that reduces commutes and
associated emissions, benefits the employee, departments and
customers by making more efficient use of staff time.
Status 50% complete. Launched pilot program with policy in September.
If pilot is successful anticipate full roll out by fiscal year end.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Consistent hardware and
software technology at
each workstation for
improved efficiencies.
Conference rooms
equipped consistently
with same audio/video
technology.
N/A 75%
Strategy Establish standard departmental workstations and conference room
set-up to expand technology access and user experience.
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Measure Standard established. User experience surveys administered pre-
and-post deployment.
Metric # of workstations upgraded. # of conference rooms upgraded.
Positive user experience recorded and improvement
recommendations prioritized.
2015/16 Outcome Employee productivity improved. Technology staff time reduced
for workstation and conference room trouble-shooting.
Status 75% Complete. All workstations in Administrative Services are
utilizing the Virtual Desktop Integrator (VDI). Staff continues to
test the speed of the system. VDI console also install in conference
room.
HUMAN RESOURCES
GOAL Diversify employee training opportunities across all work
classifications.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Explore internal
opportunities for
mentorship (mentee-
driven).
N/A +-10%
Strategy Offer web or computer- based supervisory trainings; intra-
departmental mentorships and cross-trainings; explore personal
and professional growth opportunities.
Measure Send out surveys to learn employee training needs. Compile
training rosters and offer evaluation forms to provide feedback.
Metric Training needs survey received from all employees. Attendee
satisfaction. Training roster attendance.
2015/16 Outcome Create training catalog/schedule
Status In progress, anticipate training survey in early 2016.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Improve customer service experience and relationships.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Enhance website
functions and
usability/searchability.
Enhance access to online
documents.
In progress
Strategy Provide the public and customers with the ability and tools to
answer questions online resources.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts. Track Comcate
tickets/utilize services through alternative Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) Software if/when piloted.
Metric Track number of website views, hits, and/or downloads. Survey
responses.
2015/16 Outcome Customers are empowered to get the information and tools they are
seeking easily to increase transparency and efficiency.
Status Building website reorganized for better usability.
Planning website reorganization in progress.
City-wide website re-design in progress, but not complete.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop curriculum and
presentations to achieve
specific and targeted
learning outcomes. Once
administered, convert
workshop content into
online sessions to
heighten information
sharing and access.
Create tools to enable
text survey/polling.
In progress
Peak
Democracy’s
Open Town
Hall utilized
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Strategy Increase community outreach and education to foster greater
awareness and build community knowledge of the planning and
development process by organizing, hosting, and recording local
training or informational workshops and presenting to relevant
stakeholder groups.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts. (Paper, Text, Online)
Surveys provided to workshop attendees to gauge knowledge
before and after session as well as satisfaction to information
delivery.
Metric Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software (if/when
piloted by department) or community outreach tracking tool (excel)
denoting # of workshops hosted, # of attendees, # of survey
responses (text or CRM) on the quality/usefulness of materials
presented. Number of page views/downloads of online community
workshop videos.
2015/16 Outcome Online public education and public information (articles, tips, fact
sheets) generate greater customer support and education and serve
as a more efficient and effective community outreach. Increased
connectivity between the public and department builds community
engagement and trust, thereby enabling expanded community
input from broader participants. Model effective private-sector
customer engagement and interactions where applicable.
Status Conducted Economic Development Strategic Business Plan
Roundtable community meeting
Vallco, The Oaks, and The Hamptons developers sponsored several
community outreach meetings to provide information and gather
public comments.
Utilized Peak Democracy’s Open Town Hall as an online forum to
engage the public for the General Plan Amendment.
GOAL Build, Support, Sustain Workforce Performance Excellence.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Strengthen employee
development
opportunities to
encourage professional
growth and
improvements and
Ongoing
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stronger understanding
of processes within and
among Department.
Strategy Improve teamwork and employee satisfaction to foster stronger
customer service experience.
Measure Expand professional development opportunities to include training
and career enrichment courses/seminars, cross training with other
departments, special topics or learning from guest speakers
/educators.
Metric Track/schedule numbers of special sessions and topics each year.
Employee survey responses.
2015/16 Outcome Professional development efforts build a cadre of better trained and
efficient staff and improve the quality of public service.
Status Planning Division staff attended annual California American
Planning Association conference for continuing education and
professional development.
Building Division provided four Title 24 training sessions at Staff
meetings.
Building Division staff attended annual Calbo conference for
continuing education and professional development.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Host department
retreats/ work sessions
(1/year), alt. dept. job
shadowing, mentorship
program with experts in
the field. Improve
Economic Dev. interface
via quarterly updates.
Ongoing
In progress
Strategy Build inter/intra dept. relations to expand City staff support
network required to enable successful operations/planning
processes.
Measure Quarterly/annual employee reviews, prioritize professional
development discussions with supervisors. Staff/supervisors
collaborate to develop professional development plans.
Metric Track work sessions and retreats in professional development
matrix/plan. Progress in achieving objectives and actions outlined
in professional development plans.
2015/16 Outcome Grow relationships within divisions and across departments to take
advantage of opportunities to learn, improve team partnership and
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grow greater work satisfaction, build a better trained and well-
rounded staff, and improve quality of public service and customer
satisfaction.
Status Conducted annual employee reviews as they are due.
Planning Division retreat on September 17, 2015 provided team
building exercises and addressed challenges and solutions.
Economic Development Manager provides quarterly updates at
Planning Division Staff meetings.
PLANNING
GOAL Demystify the planning process.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Enable customer to
access status of
plan/development
review through new
online permitting system.
In progress
Strategy Empower customers to get useful information and helpful tools
easily online.
Measure Updated website with survey prompts, Comcate tickets or alt.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software if/when
piloted. Implement online permitting system to provide customer
access to information.
Metric Track # of website views, hits, and/or downloads. Customer
satisfaction and user experience via survey responses. Track project
development timelines prior to and after system implementation.
2015/16 Outcome Department increases transparency and efficiency through
heightened public access and improves accountability and overall
customer experience.
Status Planning Division website reorganization in progress.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Team w/ dpts. to increase
community outreach
through new
In progress
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technologies. Build youth
engagement by
connecting regularly
with Teen Commission,
De Anza College, and
High Schools student
groups
Strategy Tap quiet majority of community members not currently
participating in the planning, development, ordinance, or public
hearing process.
Measure Deploy new community engagement and/or Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) tools. Expanded social media and pro-active
vs. reactive planning-led outreach efforts.
Metric Track website views, hits, and/or downloads. Customer satisfaction
and user experience survey responses.
2015/16 Outcome Garner greater customer support and education to build and
operationalize efficient and effective community outreach,
strengthen community engagement and relations, and gain access
to broader and more diverse community input.
Status Utilized Peak Democracy’s Open Town Hall as an online forum to
engage the public.
Engaged the Teen Commissioners to provide ideas and comments
for the General Plan Amendment.
GOAL Expand outreach to the business community to surface and address
business needs through available and future City services.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Engagement strategy
drafted and includes,:
visiting companies, retail
businesses, meeting with
Chamber leadership,
participating in
local/regional business
organizations, attending
networking events,
meeting with real estate
brokers and property
In progress
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managers.
Strategy Develop business engagement strategy, targets, timeline, milestones
and tracking tool. Evaluate lessons learned to integrate into future
performance measures and work program.
Measure Feedback tool developed to learn experiences of businesses to date
and assess future informational and service needs. Tracking tool
developed to record # of site visits, meetings, functions, etc.
Metric Quantity of meetings. Business experience survey results.
2015/16 Outcome Increase business relations with the City, evaluate existing business
services, define new business support resources, and generate new
business to business partnerships.
Status Assistant City Manager, Economic Development Manager and
Senior Housing Planner regularly attend the Legislative Action
Committee, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Rotary meetings,
Santa Clara County Association of Planning Official meetings.
Economic Development Manager hosted Women’s Networking
Workshop.
GOAL Improve City economy, vitality, sustainability, and economic
diversity.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Develop curriculum and
presentations to achieve
specific and targeted
learning outcomes. Once
administered, convert
workshop content into
online sessions to
heighten information
sharing and access.
Create tools to enable
text survey/polling.
In
development
Strategy Running in parallel to and informed by the in-progress Economic
Development Strategic Plan, create a customized suite of support
resources for businesses, emphasizing small businesses.
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Measure Host, sponsor and co-sponsor workshops and training events.
Provide online. Surveys provided to workshop attendees to gauge
knowledge before and after session as well as satisfaction to
information delivery.
Metric Community outreach tracking tool (excel) denoting # of workshops
hosted, # of attendees, # of survey responses (text or CRM) on the
quality/usefulness of materials presented. Number of page
views/downloads of online community workshop videos.
2015/16 Outcome Amplify suite of services offered to small local businesses to better
enable their ongoing success and ensure their long-term viability in
our community.
Status In development
GOAL Improve outreach and information sharing targeting internal staff
and the public to create greater connectivity with our business base.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Map current connection
points between staff,
electeds, the broader
public, and our local
businesses including, but
not limited to: BizBuzz
electronic newsletter,
"How to Start a Business
in Cupertino" Guide,
Items of Interest, Council
Work Program, Scene
Articles, website.
Ongoing
Strategy Increase internal and external outreach channels and resources to
increase community knowledge of and orientation towards local
business services, activities, products.
Measure Inventory current informational materials and resources. Learn
"user" experience through surveys, page views, downloads,
inquiries logged through Comcate or other Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) tool. Consider tools to track how this
information is generating "leads" or driving customers to local
businesses.
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Metric Quantity of page views, downloads, positive survey, customer
experiences, information to customer conversions.
2015/16 Outcome Identify informational gaps and embed plan to address in Strategic
Plan. Develop tool to track how City resources lead to greater local
business support/sales.
Status Updates and information published regularly in BizBuzz, Items of
Interest, Cupertino Scene and on the website.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Provide superior customer service both in-house and public-facing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Customer satisfaction
survey ratings of good to
excellent.
N/A Annual
Strategy Develop customer service best practice guide and host training to
institutionalize practices.
Measure Customer satisfaction index based upon user satisfaction and
number of cases reported.
Metric Use Access Cupertino and user surveys to assess community
satisfaction.
2015/16 Outcome Satisfied customers as indicated by high internal and end-user
ratings. Ratings included in employee performance evaluations.
Status Survey conducted annually.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase rate of online
utilization by 10% over
previous year. Number
of users accessing City
information through each
channel.
N/A 2,104 Jul
2,270 Oct
7.8%
Increase
Strategy Strive for innovation in customer service approaches. Build in-
house experts to serve diverse customer needs.
Measure Be an adaptive organization and act as facilitators, enablers, and
experts on technology and communications to provide customers
and end-users relevant access to City information.
Metric Utilize monthly social media and web usage statistics to determine
access to City information. Utilize intranet statistics and Google
Analytics.
2015/16 Outcome Deploy widely used and growing variety of differentiated online
services.
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Status
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
GOAL Build an IT strategic plan to serve as a management tool, guide
decision making, and prioritize staffing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Actionable plan
developed, all staff
engaged in its
implementation,
resources adequately
aligned to achieve plan
goals.
N/A Initial
document
complete
Strategy Hire third-party consultant to survey staff needs, assess technology
gaps and develop an implementation plan.
Measure Plan developed. Technology projects listed. Tracking tool
implemented.
Metric Number of completed technology projects. Inventory and status of
technology services.
2015/16 Outcome Formally adopt IT strategic plan.
Status Consultant provided document. First staff governance meeting
held.
COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL Develop a Communications strategic plan to guide organizational
outreach priorities and associated staffing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Actionable plan
developed, all staff
engaged in roll-out,
resources adequately
aligned to achieve plan
goals.
N/A Communication
assessment
complete
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Strategy Explore consultant options to survey community and staff needs,
assess media gaps, implementation plan to address those needs and
gaps.
Measure Plan developed. Needs and gaps identified. Communications
projects listed. Tracking tool implemented.
Metric Number of current and prospective communication projects.
Inventory of communication services.
2015/16 Outcome Formally adopt strategic plan.
Status Consultant submitted final communications assessment. Action plan
implementation next phase.
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PUBLIC WORKS – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
GOAL Respond to stormwater pollution discharge. Clean creeks in
Cupertino.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
24 hour 1) One
business day response to
illegal discharge to
creeks
2) Conduct minimum of
14 creek cleanup events
annually
3) Receive no negative
actions from enforcement
agencies
100%
100%
New
measure
New
measure
100%
4/14
complete
None
received
Strategy Prevent to the maximum extent practicable items other than rain
water from entering the storm water system.
Measure 1) Respond to reported discharge event
within 24 one business hours. day.
2) Annual cleanups
3) Quantify actions from enforcement agencies.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time or time after call or email is
received.
2) Quantification of the number of Annual Clean Up Events
3) Quantification of negative actions received from enforcement
agencies.
2015/16 Outcome Achieve stormwater compliance requirements, ensure healthy
protected water system.
Status Ongoing with additional efforts to increase community
involvement.
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GOAL Provide efficient and effective recycling, organic and disposal
services.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Develop organics
ordinance. Define data
needs and assess tracking
tools available (i.e. EPA
ReTRAC).
2) Implement organic
diversion requirements
to affected businesses
Complete
Completed
for
Businesses
generating >
8cy of
organic
waste -
Sept. 2015
Strategy Divert materials from landfill through expanded recycling
and composting organic policies and services, paired with effective
outreach campaigns to increase residential and commercial
participation.
Measure Supporting policies developed. Services evaluated and expanded.
Develop customer feedback mechanism and diversion tracking tool.
Monthly diversion reporting from solid waste franchisee and
annual CalRecyle diversion rate equivalent (DRE) calculation.
Metric Achieve 75% (DRE) diversion, 60% commercial & multifamily
diversion. Customer service satisfaction (Godbe Survey).
2015/16 Outcome Adopt organics ordinance and utilize data collection to track
progress.
Status Ongoing
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
GOAL Provide timely development review and permitting services.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
2 week response 90% of
time
Strategy Review and permit private development in a timely and consistent
manner in accordance with applicable codes, standards and
policies.
Measure Respond to complete plan submittals or applications within 2
weeks
Metric Comcate logged Track response time. Community times using
Development feedback. Customer feedback through new online
permitting system.Tracking System (not yet implemented)
2015/16 Outcome Strengthened partnership with Community Development. Clear
roles and timelines defined. Customer experience improved.
Status
CIP ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Deliver Capital Projects on time and within budget.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
On time and within
budget 80% of time.
Strategy Meet published commitments to Council and community in an
effective, timely, and quality manner.
Measure Project and/or budget management software or alternative tracking
tool to enable better accountability of costs, expenses and revenues
related to a project.
Metric Timeline and budget variances for each project and tracked for
program over time.
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2015/16 Outcome Deliver project within budget and achieve beneficial occupancy
within one month of projected completion date at time of award.
Status Measurements methods under development.
STREETS
GOAL Timely maintenance of Safe street markings and, legends while
minimizing impacts to traffic and signs for motorist, cyclists, and
pedestrians.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
24 hour 1) One business
day response to reported
unsafe conditions. 100%
for signs. 4 week
resolution 90%
Strategy Repair or replace Appropriately placed street markings, legends
and signs in a timely manner benefit motorists, cyclists and
pedestrians.
Measure 1) Respond to regulatory street marking, legend and sign issues
within 24 3 business hours. Respond to other signs issues within
four weeks. days
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2) CityWorks software
2015/16 Outcome Community aesthetic maintained. 2015 paving projects have had
scope of work increased to include safe street marking and legend
work on both streets scheduled and not scheduled for pavement
improvement.
Status Ongoing
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GOAL Timely removal of reported No viewable graffiti within Cupertino.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
100% Remove 100% of
known graffiti on public
property within 4
business days
Strategy Graffiti markings re-moved in a timely manner. Remove graffiti
before more tagging occurs.
Measure Clean up within 48 business hours of call.
Metric Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Community aesthetic maintained.
Status Ongoing
GOAL Optimize street safety around schools. Maintain reliable storm
drain system.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond to reported
storm drain system
deficiencies within one
business day
100%
100%
Strategy School area street markings painted bi-annually prior to the
beginning of the school year. High wear areas painted
annually. Efficiently inspected and maintained storm drain system
assists in minimizing the potential for localized flooding.
Measure Percent of street markings and legends repainted bi-annually. 1)
Respond to reported storm drain system deficiencies within 24
business hours.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback. Projects
cataloged and outcomes shared with Safe Routes to School Task
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Force.
2015/16 Outcome Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety near schools and throughout
neighborhoods to encourage communitywide adoption of active
transportation over single occupancy vehicles. Ongoing
Status Collection system cleaning / videoing of hot spot areas scheduled
for November ’15 completion.
GOAL Provide timely and effective Effectively maintain
streetlight maintenance program network.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
2 Day response 1)
Respond to reported
streetlight outages within
2 business days 2)
Resolve issues with City
owned streetlights within
5 business days.
100%
5 Day resolution 95%
100%
100%
Strategy Repair streetlights in a timely manner.
Measure Respond to customer calls within two business days and resolve
issue within five business days. 1) Comcate logged response time
and customer feedback
2) CityWorks software
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Community safety improved through energy efficient
illumination. Reliable streetlight network that promotes community
safety.
Status Ongoing
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GOAL Timely response to asphalt concerns. Citywide street network
pavement condition index (PCI) of 80 by 2019; no street below 30
for two consecutive years.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
24 hour response 100%
6 month resolution 90%
Strategy Maintain streets to a standard that minimizes liability and is
effective in utilizing available funds.
Measure Define standard. Investigate and respond to safety issues within 24
business hours. Provide permanent repairs within six months.
Metric Comcate logged response time and customer feedback. Street
maintenance plan and standard achieved.
2015/16 Outcome Create safe roadways to ensure continuous traffic flow to support
citizens' quality of life.
Status
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Network PCI of 80 by
FY19/20.
2) No individual street
PCI <30 for two
consecutive years.
Strategy Well maintained streets conserve resources, promote commerce and
promote community safety.
Measure 1) Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) StreetSaver
reports.
Metric 1) Sufficient operating budget recommended and approved.
2) Annual pavement condition report as calculated by StreetSaver
and submitted to the MTC.
2015/16 Outcome Street network PCI is calculated to be 72 and approximately 4 miles
of streets will have a PCI <30 at the end of 2016.
Status Network PCI is calculated to improve from a current value of 70 to
72. Continued improvement is conditional to future budget
appropriation.
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GOAL Timely response to concrete concerns. Safe pedestrian pathways
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
24 hour response 1)
Respond and mitigate
reported pathway
deficiencies within 1
business day.
100%
6 month resolution 90%
100%
Strategy Maintain sidewalks, curb and gutter to a standard that minimizes
liability.
Measure Define standard. 1) Respond to safety issues and mitigate pathway
deficiencies within 241 business hours. Provide permanent repairs
within 6 months.day.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback.
2015/16 Outcome Create safer sidewalks, curb, and gutters to Safer pedestrian
pathways mitigate potential issues and support citizen's quality of
life.
Status Ongoing
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TREES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
GOAL Timely response to tree concerns. Healthy and expanding urban
forest.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1) Respond to reported
safety issues with 1
business day
2) Inspect and maintain
all street trees and park
trees within 5 year cycle.
3) Plant more trees than
removed.
100%
New
Measure
100%
New
Measure
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
24 hour response 100%
4 week resolution 90%
Strategy Maintain urban forest to ISA standards that minimize liability,
improve and/or maintain tree values.
Measure 1) Respond to and mitigate safety issues within 24 business hours.
Provide follow-up trimming
2) Inspect and maintain all street trees and park trees within four
weeks.5 year cycle.
3) Number of trees planted compared to number of trees removed.
Metric 1) Comcate logged response time and customer feedback. Track
program performance relative to ISA standards
2) CityWorks software.
2015/16 Outcome ISA standards achieved. Urban canopy expanded, protected,
serviced. Safety issues mitigated.
Status FY15/16 is the last year of a 4 year program to plant 1600 trees
citywide.
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY
DIVISION:
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL Develop a healthy, positive and connected team.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
100% of priorities
complete by June 30,
2016.
N/A On Track
Strategy Identify Department priorities for FY 15/16 and form sub-
committees to work on each goal.
Measure Priorities list developed, readily accessed and tracked by each
implementing program.
Metric Percentage of priorities completed by December 2015 and June
2016.
2015/16 Outcome Improved technology, marketing and customer service levels.
Status Perfect Mind contract approved in negotiations. Estimated
completion 09/2016. New Business & Community Services Division
rollout in January 2016 addresses the above.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Benchmark current inner
departmental
communications tools
and develop a priority
list of expansion
opportunities. Deploy
tools to improve RCS
staff knowledge of
ongoing and prior
successes.
N/A On Track
Strategy Establish a department newsletter denoting quarterly
accomplishments and items of interest.
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Measure Survey staff at departmental meetings to evaluate experience and
gauge awareness of colleague's projects.
Metric Increase awareness of City and department issues and projects by
10%.
2015/16 Outcome Enhanced communication of department projects and
accomplishments.
Status Monthly department meetings have been implemented as well as a
quarterly newsletter. Utilizing items of interest to increase
awareness of department projects and accomplishments. Monthly
meetings implemented with senior management and Public Works.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increased participation in
cross-division events by
25%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Establish monthly department wide meetings to team build,
communicate subcommittee milestones and organization
issues/successes.
Measure Meetings convened, hosted, tracked. Information shared with all
departmental members.
Metric Percentage of participation at meetings and department events.
2015/16 Outcome Strong cohesive team developed to expand partnerships and elevate
customer services and experience.
Status Monthly Department meetings implemented achieving 90%
participation. Sub-committees established for technology, customer
service and marketing.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
100% participation in
annual training for all
full-time staff. Annual
enhancement of
customer service
modules for all part-time
staff during in-service
training.
N/A On Track
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Strategy Place high priority on training and encourage expanded
professional development opportunities for staff.
Measure Percentage of participation in annual training courses, passing-on
new ideas, program concepts and service delivery tips via internal
communications cataloging /project management tool. Track
customer service experience before/following implementation via
online, in-class surveys, Comcate.
Metric Quantity of courses offered, participant attendance. Tool to foster
greater team dialog and brainstorming explored. Positive customer
experiences recorded.
2015/16 Outcome Customer service experience improved. Customer service modules
available online and shared with all departments to ensure
consistency.
Status All staff required to attend skill enhancement training. On track for
100% compliance. Staff “reports out” to full department what they
learned at monthly meetings. Annual department workshop off-
site scheduled 2/23-2/24/16.
GOAL Increase use of technology to facilitate efficiency, expand marketing
and bolster customer experience.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Registration available at
any facility 100% of the
time. Participant
feedback readily
available.
N/A Pending
Perfect
Mind
Software
Installation
Strategy Implement a new registration system department-wide.
Measure Development of methods to register and obtain customer feedback
electronically using internet and smart devices.
Metric Quantity and quality of customer feedback received prior to and
following system deployment
2015/16 Outcome Improved employee efficiency and productivity. Customer
experience improved and access to information enabled.
Status Contract approved by City Council and in negotiations.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
10% increase in social
media outreach.
N/A On Track
Strategy Effective use of social media marketing for classes and events.
Measure Development of methods to notify customers via social media.
Metric List of methods currently used. List of new approaches. Project
management schedule and timeline to implement methods.
2015/16 Outcome Strengthen partnership with Communications Department to
develop an outreach plan for RCS that defines effective messaging,
civic media assets, roles, timelines, and responsibilities.
Status -Marketing seminar attended in September 2015
-Target marketing media identified
-Pilot program anticipated for Big Bunny 5K/Fun Run
-Implementation of Perfect Mind will enhance capabilities as well as
establishment of Business division in January 2016.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Scala screen Installation
at four facilities with
weekly program
information.
N/A On Track
Strategy Install Scala monitors in each facility with program specific content
for the facility and then the department.
Measure Development of marketing information for each site and
department wide.
Metric Inventory of information to share. Timeline to implement system.
2015/16 Outcome Expanded customer access to information on programs and services
on a facility-by-facility basis.
Status Scala screens now installed at Quinlan, Senior Center and Sports
Center. Environmental Educ Center at McClellan is pending.
Training with City Channel to be scheduled.
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PARK PLANNING AND RESTORATION
GOAL Pursue new parks and improvements to existing parks, guided by
community input.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Corridor Master Plan
report delivered by
January 2016.
Incorporate user
comments into
programming.
N/A On Track
Strategy Facilitate a Stevens Creek Blvd to McClellan Ranch Road Corridor
Master Plan.
Measure Solicit community input through a wide number of outreach events
including public meetings, web site outreach, surveys and
stakeholder interviews.
Metric Online survey participation, post card mailing, social media/civic
engagement tool tracking.
2015/16 Outcome Provide a 20 Year master plan for the BBF Golf Course, BBF Swim &
Picnic facility, Stevens Creek Trail and McClellan Ranch Preserve
(Environmental Education Center/Blacksmith Shop/Barn, etc.)
Consultant, M.I.G., is in process of completing report. Golf Course
component complete by National Golf Foundation (NGF).
Status Report is scheduled for Parks & Recreation Commission in
December 2015 and City Council in January 2016.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
City wide Park Master
Plan report delivered by
September 2016.
Incorporate user
comments into
programming.
N/A On Track
Strategy Facilitate a City Wide Park and Recreation Master Plan.
Measure Solicit community input through a wide number of outreach events
including public meetings, web site outreach, surveys and
stakeholder interviews.
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Metric Online survey participation, post card mailing, social media/civic
engagement tool tracking.
2015/16 Outcome Provide a 20 year Park Open Space and Recreation Master Plan to
improve customer service experience.
Status Contract awarded to RHAA. Work began October 2015.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Lawrence Mitty -
Complete appraisals &
soils testing; negotiate
property acquisition;
annex property, apply
for grant funding by
12/2016.
Main Street - Review and
recommend
modifications by 5/2015.
N/A
N/A
On Track
Complete
Strategy Pursue the acquisition of parks and trails on the east side of
Cupertino.
Measure Identify and carry out the steps to acquire the County Roads and
Airport property known as the Lawrence Mitty Linear parcel;
Review the Main Street Park Plan and facilitate Park and Recreation
Commission and City Council review and approval.
Metric Project management timeline developed, milestones achieved.
Budget prepared and achieved.
2015/16 Outcome Expand park assets and associated community benefits citywide.
Status Lawrence Mitty – appraisals done. Soil testing scheduled for
November 2016.
Main Street park design revised and approved by Parks &
Recreation Commission and Council. Construction pending.
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FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
GOAL Upgrade the Quinlan Community Center to increase usage and
revenue generation from the facility.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Reduce energy costs by
10%. Reduce
maintenance time by
10%; Enhancements
complete by 6/2015.
N/A On Track
Strategy Complete the Quinlan Community Center Upgrade project: energy
efficient lighting, facility upgrades.
Measure Replace lighting fixtures. Replace flooring for more efficient
maintenance. Paint all public spaces and remodel front office.
Metric Pre-and-post site energy use tracked. Project timeline and
milestones tracked.
2015/16 Outcome Facility energy use and aesthetics improved.
Status Quinlan Community Center remodel complete; pending (a) interior
painting and (b) New lighting in Cupertino Room.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase facility rentals
by 5%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Utilize new marketing materials for promotion of the Center.
Measure Prepare new marketing materials: virtual tours, marketing
brochures, marketing binders, social media announcements.
Metric Online user surveys. Site access/click-throughs.
2015/16 Outcome Additional revenue generated through increased program
enrollment.
Status New Business Division will be addressing after January 2016.
Facility use policy being revised with goals for easier registration
process for customers.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase facility rentals
by 5%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Book multiple rentals per day if possible.
Measure Implement scheduling software.
Metric Bookings pre-and-post deployment.
2015/16 Outcome Additional revenue generated through increased space
programming.
Status New Business Division will be address with installation of Perfect
Mind reservation system and new facility use policy.
GOAL Implement creative solutions at Blackberry Farm to improve the
customer service experience while complying with new bus
restrictions into the complex.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase revenue by 10%. N/A Complete
Strategy Expand pool and picnic programs for the summer season.
Measure Outline current programs and services. Evaluate expansion
opportunities based upon resident surveys, assessment of adjacent
city municipal services.
Metric Survey results. Service gap analysis. Programs proposed.
2015/16 Outcome Expand services and resultant revenues through: pool party
packages; catering packages; water aerobic classes, etc.
Status 1-Staff will be pursuing expanded programming in conjunction
with Foot Golf groups and an “Adult Learn how to Swim”
campaign in April 2016.
2-For the 2015 season, revenue increased by 13.4% or $35,514
compared to 2014. This increase was primarily in the areas of
swimming and café sales.
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FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Maintain status quo re:
number of field trips and
not loose patrons.
N/A Complete
Strategy Educate patrons on transportation options and provide acceptable
customer service alternatives to bussing children into BBF.
Measure Evaluate current site transportation services and alternatives via
survey. Meet off-site busses with carts to carry in their coolers and
supplies.
Metric Service summary developed. Alternatives proposed. Traffic
mitigations recommended. Informational materials developed.
Survey results recorded.
2015/16 Outcome Mitigate site traffic impacts and create a more pleasant guest
experience.
Status The efforts listed have been implemented, however, due to the
inconvenience of walking small children into the facility and other
factors beyond our control, several groups will not be using the
facility next year.
YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
GOAL Grow a healthy community by evaluating opportunities to expand
community participation in programs and facilitate greater access to
services, facilities and parks across all demographics.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Adjust weekend hours at
the Teen Center to
provide more
opportunities for private
events and increase
rental revenue by 20%.
N/A On Track
Strategy Adjust current Teen Center operational hours to increase rental
periods.
Measure Teen Center rental revenue monitored and managed via facility
rental software.
Metric Yearly rental revenue reviewed and compared to previous yearly
revenue reports.
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2015/16 Outcome Rental opportunities and facility options expanded for community
and revenue from facility rentals increased.
Status
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Increase number of
Teen/Adult Art, S.T.E.M.,
nature programs by
adding at least 2 new
contractors to support
student demands.
Review opportunities
and requirements to
expand preschool
program.
N/A On Track
Strategy Consult with current contract instructors to explore additional
service offerings and expand classes for teens and adults. Acquire
feedback from target population on desired programming,
including expanded preschool.
Measure Registration software reports including returning students; Class
satisfaction surveys administered to participants of all new and
existing programs, including requests for new or expanded
services.
Metric Participant and revenue totals measured against figures before new
program deployment. Customer feedback would be reviewed
through survey results detailing participant satisfaction.
2015/16 Outcome Teen and Adult recreational class selections expanded for
community. Revenue for Teen/Adult classes increased. Preschool
program has clearly defined expansion pathway.
Status Teen S.T.E.M.-youth start-up expanded their offerings. Includes two
new computer coding camps and quarterly afterschool web design
class.
New contractor, Clinton Brownley, will offering youth and teen
programs and data analysis programs in Winter. May offer adult
programs in future.
Nature Classes—New instructor, Charlie Kennard, will be teaching
a Twined Tule and basket making class geared for teens and adults
(13+) this Winter. Cait Hutnik will be teaching a Lichen class for all
ages.
Adult Art—Mobile Art Academy added as instructor last Spring;
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Offering youth camps and quarterly adult classes. Two youth
camps were full this summer, while adult classes have been slow to
gain momentum.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
GOAL Offer Sports Center programs targeted at school age groups in
order to entice more families to join the Center.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
5% increase in family
memberships
N/A On Track
Strategy Expand memberships through expanded services desired by the
community.
Measure Survey members to identify needs and the broader public to
identify service gaps. Evaluate programs to find gaps in
programming for these age groups.
Metric Survey results. Service gap analysis. Programming proposals.
2015/16 Outcome Age appropriate programming developed to provide family
opportunities such as kids’ club and parents’ night out.
Status Implemented Kids Club and Parents Night Out. Restriped gym
floor for multi-sport programming.
GOAL Provide a fun and memorable recreational experience for families at
the 2016 Big Bunny 5K.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
10% increase in
participation
N/A On Track
Strategy Investigate different online survey options to increase awareness
and identify improvements for the event.
Measure Develop appropriate program modifications to improve family
experience. Survey prior to and following implementation.
Metric Survey results.
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2015/16 Outcome Big Bunny fun run receives positive press, user-generated social
media accolades. Participation grows year after year.
Status Coordinated with CEEF 5K and Super Heroes 5K for shared and
targeted marketing. Implementing new amenities at events to
improve experience.
GOAL Introduce foot golf at the BBF golf course.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
8% increase in
participation.
N/A Complete
Strategy Target participation at BBF golf course to those who don't currently
use the facility (i.e. after school youth league).
Measure Develop list of groups currently using site. Develop list of
prospective users. Outreach to all. Track site use prior to and
following outreach. Track outreach channels.
Metric Site use. Outreach metrics - number of messages developed,
shared; click-throughs.
2015/16 Outcome Expand partnerships with youth and adult groups (AYSO, Apple,
etc.) to market programs. Customer notification of specials, events,
shared via social media.
Status Foot Golf Kick-off on 7/4/15. Chamber promotion currently
underway for October/November 2015. AYSO promotion planned
for November/December.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
GOAL Expand membership and existing member satisfaction.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
Complete marketing plan
and develop surveying
and tracking tools.
N/A On Track
Strategy Using effective outreach strategies, informed by the departmental
marketing plan, to grow membership by 2 percent per year.
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ATTACHMENT D
Measure Quantity of memberships and renewals measured; Number of
membership referrals. Feedback received on services, programs,
Center.
Metric Number of memberships, renewals, referrals, positive feedback via
surveys (online, Comcate, in-person), social media hits.
2015/16 Outcome Implement marketing plan and gather data on memberships,
member satisfaction.
Status Membership drive starts November 1.
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ATTACHMENT D
LAW ENFORCEMENT – KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY DIVISION:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
GOAL Maintain adequate Sheriff response times to citizen calls.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
5.00 minutes per contract N/A Exceeding
expectation
Strategy Monitor average response time for emergency calls.
Measure Priority one: Respond within 5 minutes.
Priority two: Respond within 9 minutes.
Priority three: Respond within 20 minutes.
Metric Logged in Public safety report
2015/16 Outcome Priority one: Response 4.90 minutes.
Priority two: Response 6.56 minutes.
Priority three: Response 10.52 minutes.
Status Priority one: July - 2.99/Aug – 3.52/Sept – 3.86
Priority two: July - 6.80/Aug – 6.10/Sept – 7.06
Priority three: July – 11.10/Aug- 11.35/Sept – 11.02
GOAL Provide crime prevention efforts through public interaction and
education.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
3 N/A Started Fall
Academy
Strategy Conduct Teen Academy classes.
Measure Number of Teen Academy classes held.
Metric
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ATTACHMENT D
2015/16 Outcome 2
Status The Fall Teen Academy runs from 9/29-12/17/15. There will be 12
sessions with 22 students participating.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
19 N/A On track
Strategy Conduct Code Red training and drills.
Measure Number of training/drills held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 20
Status 21 Schools are currently scheduled for the Run, Hide, Defend
trainings and lock down drills.
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
1 N/A Program
not offered
for FY 15/16
Strategy Conduct "Every 15 Minutes" program.
Measure Number of presentations held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 1
Status “Every 15 minutes” is currently going through funding and
personnel changes with the sponsoring agencies. As a result, no
high schools have scheduled this exercise for FY 15/16.
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ATTACHMENT D
FY 14-15
Adopted
1st Quarter
9
N/A One
meeting to
date
Strategy Conduct school attendance review board meetings.
Measure Number of meetings held.
Metric
2015/16 Outcome 12
Status One meeting conducted through September which conform to
school year.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1167 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:10/13/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: A resolution to allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on City documents
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - California Secretary of State Letter
C - Secretary of State’s website FAQ
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject: A resolution to allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on City
documents
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.15-101 to allow the use of
electronic signatures (E-signatures) on applicable City documents
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
A resolution to allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on City documents.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment A) to
allow the use of electronic signatures (E-signatures) on applicable City documents.
Description
The resolution would authorize the use of electronic signatures on some City
documents. Specifically, this resolution would: (1) establish that electronic signatures
shall be effective on City documents so long as certain guidelines regarding the security
and integrity of electronic signatures are met. (2) Authorize the City Manager to
determine the particular technologies or vendors that presumptively satisfy these
guidelines.
Background
The City of Cupertino is committed to reducing waste, protecting the enviro nment,
while at the same time, providing the most convenient and efficient services for the
public. The City is also in the process of implementing several projects related to
paperless systems including the New World financial and HR system, an online
permitting system and an online system to allow sign-ups for recreational classes
offered by the City. “Digital” or “electronic” signatures are necessary tools to allow the
implementation of these online systems.
The use of electronic signatures on legally-binding documents has become increasingly
prevalent in the private sector, but has yet to find widespread adoption by government
agencies. The benefits of electronic signatures are simple and numerous: they cut down
on the paper, time, and cost associated with transmitting and approving physical
documents, and they can offer an easily accessible audit trail of when documents w ere
modified and when they were signed.
Based on guidance provided by the Secretary of State, general law cities may now have
the ability to move forward with similar policies allowing electronic signatures in order
to balance the need for signature security with the need to streamline city processes.
Discussion
The general legal framework for the use of electronic signatures on electronic records
has been in place for over a decade. In 1999, California adopted a version of the
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), guaranteeing that electronic signatures
would have the same legal effect as a “wet” or manual signature. (Civ. Code §§ 1633.1-
1633.17.) In 2000, Congress passed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National
Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act), mandated the same treatment of electronic signatures in
interstate or foreign commerce. (15 U.S.C. 7001.)
In addition, in 1995, five years before the UETA and E-SIGN Act were adopted, the
California Legislature passed a statute authorizing public entities to accept “digital
signatures”1 if and only if they comply with stringent verification procedures
established by the Secretary of State. (Gov. Code § 16.5). The Secretary of State adopted
regulations in 1998 approving the use of digital signatures only if they could be verified
using Public Key Cryptology (PKI) or Signature Dynamics technologies. (2 C.C.R. §
22003.) These regulations have not been updated in the past 15 years.
Electronic Signatures vs Digital Signatures
The difference between an “electronic” signature and a “digital” has evolved over the
past several decades as the law lags behind technology. Outdated Secretary of Sta te
Regulations which apply only to public entities create ambiguity in the criteria for
accepting the use of this technology.
Both PKI and Signature Dynamics technologies identified in the “digital signature”
requirements in the Secretary of State regulat ions, which apply to public entities, add
complexity and expense to the signature process, eliminating some of the primary
advantages of using electronic signatures. For example, Signature Dynamics technology
involves the use of a specialized tablet and/or stylus to record physical attributes of a
signature (e.g. speed and pressure) to verify the identity of the signer. The additional
hardware required to implement Signature Dynamics renders it impractical in the
majority of situations in which electronic signatures may be attractive. PKI technology
requires each party to establish a relationship with a “certification authority,” which
verifies the identity of the signer using a combination of public and private “keys.” This
1 “Digital signature” is a term of art meaning an electronic signature that is accompanied by a unique
cryptographic certificate verifying the identity of the person affixing the signature.
additional step may be overly burdensome for many individuals and organizations
which have only intermittent interaction with the City.
Under the UETA, an electronic signature can be proven to be attributed to a person
signing “in any manner, including a showing to the efficacy of any security procedure
applied to determine to which the electronic record or electronic signature was
attributable.” (Civ. Code §1633.9.) This is a less restrictive standard than that for
“digital” signatures under the Secretary of State Regulations.
On August 24, 2014, Alex Padilla, the California Secretary of State issued an opinion
letter to Dan Puterbaugh, Director, Associate General Counsel for Adobe Systems
Incorporated, that the “Secretary of State digital signature regulations do not apply to
the definition or use of electronic signatures under the UETA” (Attachment C). In
addition, the Secretary of State’s current website under “Frequently Asked Questions”
reiterates that a governmental agency can use the electronic signatures governed by the
UETA (see Attachment D). Moreover, in 2014 the California State Legislature
recognized cities’ ability to accept electronic signatures with the passage of AB2188,
state law that requires streamlined the solar panel permitting.
Staff therefore recommends moving forward with using electronic signature policy to
implement the City’s online and electronic applications. Additionally, until the office of
the Secretary of State considers modifying its regulations to allow electronic signatures,
staff is additionally recommending that contracts that require Council authorization
require digital or “wet” signatures. The recommended electronic signature policy
provides a balance between the need for signature security and integrity with the need
to streamline city processes.
Alternatives
The Council can direct the policy as follows:
1. Authorize electronic signatures for most transactions, but require digital or
“wet” signatures for contracts with a threshold other than the
recommendation of those requiring Council approval;
2. Authorize electronic signatures for all transactions: This is the option that is
most efficient for both staff and the members of the public but may not have
the same signature security and integrity as the other options.
3. Authorize only digital signatures for all transactions: This is the most
conservative alternative, but is the most cumbersome for the ultimate user.
There could be difficulty with the interface between the application and the
City’s server, which could affect implementation of the City’s projects
including online and electronic applications.
Sustainability Impact
Adoption of the resolution would be consistent with the City’s sustainability goals
including promoting the use of technology to reduce use of paper.
Fiscal Impact
Adoption of the resolution would not result in any fiscal impact. There may be costs
associated with the selection and implementation of an electronic signature platform.
Environmental Review
Adoption of the resolution is not a project subject to environmental review.
Prepared by: Rick Kitson, Public Affairs Director
Reviewed by: David Brandt
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Resolution
B - Letter dated August 24, 2014 from Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State, to
Dan Puterbaugh, Director, Associate General Counsel for Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
C - Excerpt from the Secretary of State’s current website (dated 11/09/2015) under
“Frequently Asked Questions,” which reiterates that a governmental agency can use
the electronic signatures governed by the UETA.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A POLICY TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES (E-
SIGNATURES) ON CITY DOCUMENTS
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This resolution authorizes the use of electronic signatures on City documents.
SECTION II:
WHEREAS, federal and state regulations have provided sufficient guidelines to
allow for the implementation of electronic content, electronic transactions and electronic
signatures; and
WHEREAS, technology has developed to a level of sophistication to enable
secure and verifiable electronic signatures; and
WHEREAS, Cupertino continues to be a regional environmental leader, offering
award-winning, grant-funded, publically-recognized programs, policies and services
that are sought after and modeled by adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, Cupertino's commitment to the environment and waste-reduction is
evidenced by its City's Climate Action Plan, General Plan Sustainability Element, Green
Purchasing Policy, Green Events Policy, Green Building Ordinance, and Green Business
Program; and
WHEREAS, Cupertino encourages conservation by sharing sustainability tips
(e.g. "think before you print") including, a website Cupertino.org/green; and
WHEREAS, the use of e-signatures and digital signatures in City business will
not only increase efficiency for staff, but also will provide a layer of convenience and
efficiency for City residences who are in need of City services; and
WHEREAS, the state legislature adopted AB2188 regarding the streamlining for
solar panel permits which recognizes the City's ability to accept "electr onic" signatures;
and
WHEREAS, the California Secretary of State has issued an opinion that the
“digital” signature requirements of the Secretary of State Regulations (2 CCR 22000, et
seq.) do not apply to the use of “electronic” signatures;
Resolution No. November 17, 2015
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WHEREAS, the City Manager will oversee and determine, with the
recommendation of the City Attorney and the Information Technology Director, or
other designee, the appropriate use of electronic signatures for City documents; and
WHEREAS, adoption of an electronic signature policy is not a project subject to
environmental review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of staff reports, public comments, and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the City Council does:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The City Council E-Signature Policy is adopted as shown in Exhibit A to this
resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino the 17th day of November 2015, by the following vote:
Vote: Members of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RECUSE:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ________________________
Grace Schmidt Rod Sinks
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
Resolution No. November 17, 2015
Page -3
Exhibit A
CITY OF CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL POLICY
TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES (E-SIGNATURES) ON CITY
DOCUMENTS
Purpose
To enable the City of Cupertino to accept an approved electronic signature, in lieu of a
written signature, on a document in which a signature is required or used, in
compliance with the law. This policy does not supersede laws that specifically require a
written signature. This policy does not limit the right or option to conduct the
transaction on paper or in non-electronic form and the right to have documents
provided or made available on paper.
Background
The use of electronic signatures on legally binding documents has become increasingly
prevalent in the private sector but has yet to find widespread adoption by public
entities. The benefits of electronic signatures are simple and numerous: they cut down
on the paper, time and cost associated with transmitting and approving physical
documents, and they can offer an easily accessible audit trail of the modification,
editing, and approval/signature of documents.
This policy will authorize the use of electronic signatures on the City of Cupertino
documents while allowing the city to strike a balance between flexibility and the need
for signature security and integrity.
POLICY
1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Cupertino accepts e-signatures as
legally binding and equivalent to handwritten signatures to signify an agreement in
compliance with the law.
2. This policy applies to all employees of the City of Cupertino, and governs all uses of
electronic signatures and electronic records used to conduct the official business of
the City of Cupertino. Such business may include, but not be limited to electronic
communications, transactions contracts, permits and other official purposes, both
internal and external to the city, except that contracts that require Council
authorization will continue to require digital or wet (manual) signatures. The City
Manager may in any circumstance determine that a particular transaction be
conducted by a digital or wet (manual) signature.
Resolution No. November 17, 2015
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3. Where a city policy requires that a record have the signature of an authorized
person that requirement is met when the electronic record has associated with it an
electronic signature using a city approved electronic signature method.
4. Where a city policy requires a written document, that requirement is met when an
electronic record has associated with it an electronic signature using a city approved
electronic signature method.
5. The City of Cupertino’s right to option to conduct a transaction on paper or in non-
electronic form shall not affect the City of Cupertino’s right, option or obligation to
have documents provided or made available in paper format.
6. Approved and automated processes for a City of Cupertino transaction are
automatically subject to the provision of this policy.
7. Periodic reviews will be implemented for appropriateness and continued
applicability of electronic signatures.
8. If the parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means, the parties
are required to utilize the city’s electronic signature system for approved,
electronically signed documents and that all applicable security processes for
authentication be followed.
9. Where a legal requirement beyond city policy requires a written document that
requirement is met when an electronic record has associated with it an electronic
signature using an approved electronic signature method, which complies with
California state law.
10. Appropriate procedures must be used to confirm that the person signing the record
has the appropriate authority.
11. This policy applies only to transactions between parties which have agreed to
conduct transactions by electronic means with the use of the city’s approved
electronic signature method.
12. If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law
requires a person to provide, send, or deliver information in writing to another
person, the requirement is satisfied if the information is provided, sent or delivered,
in an electronic record capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt. An
electronic record is not capable of retention by the recipient of the sender or its
Resolution No. November 17, 2015
Page -5
information processing system inhibits the ability of the recipient to print or store
the electronic record.
13. This policy shall not apply to any transaction that requires a person’s signature to be
signed in the presence of a notary public.
14. The final approval of any electronic signature method will be by the City Manager
with the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Information Technology
Director, or other designee. In determining whether to approve an electronic
signature method, consideration will be given to the systems and procedures
associated with using that electronic signature, and whether the use of the electronic
signature is at least as reliable as the existing method being used.
15. In the event that it is determined that an approved electronic signature method is no
longer trustworthy, the City Manager must revoke the approval of that electronic
signature method. If there is continued significance for the electronic signatures,
which used the revoked method, the City Manager will take steps to see that any
valid records signed with the revoked electronic signature method are signed again
either with a written signature or with an approved electronic signature method.
August 24, 2014
Dan Puterbaugh
ALEX PADILLA
CALIFORNIA SEC RETARY OF STATE
Director, Associate General Counsel
Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park A venue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
RE: Approved List of Digital Signature Certification Authorities
Dear Mr. Puterbaugh:
Thank you for your letter dated July 29, 2015, bringing to my attention the confusion in the
marketplace re lated to the Secretary of State's Approved List of Digital Signature Certification
Authorities ("Approved List") maintained pursuant to the digital signature regulations.
You correctly point out that a provider of a digital signature product is not the same as a digital
signature certification authority, although it is possible that a single entity could be both. Thus,
nothing in current law or regulations requires a provider of a digital signature product to be on
the Approved List in order to provide a digital signature product in California. It is required ,
however, that a digital signature product be provided with a certificate issued from an entity that
is on the Approved List if that digital signature will be used to digitally sign communications
with a public entity.
The Secretary of State's web site pages that include the Approved List and the "Frequently
Asked Questions" about the digital signature regulations are being updated to more accurately
describe the law and regulations on digital signatures. (These updates do not constitute any
change in interpretation of law or regulation.) In addition, the "Frequently Asked Questions"
reference the Uniform E lectronic Transaction Act (UET A), which authorizes use of an electronic
signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government
agency . The Secretary of State digital signature regulations do not apply to the definition or use
of electronic signatures under the UET A.
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August 24, 2015
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As technologies in the digital marketplace continue to evolve, it is imperative that government
continuously review how our laws and policies can promote their use for public benefit. I look
forward to your continued input on these matters.
California Secretary of State
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
Frequently Asked Questions
Table of Contents
What is a digital signature?
What is a digital signature provider?
What is a digital signature certification authority?
Is a digital signature provider required to be on the Secretary of State’s “Approved List”?
What are some potential applications of the technology?
Who is affected by California's digital signature regulations?
We want to use digital signatures to help us computerize our employees' filing of time-cards. Where do we
start?
How should we choose between a public key cryptography (PKC) system and a signature dynamics system?
Why does California permit signatures created by signature dynamics to be used?
What is an electronic signature?
What a digital signature?
Under California law, a digital signature is defined as "an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using
it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature."
Government Code section 16.5 states a digital signature shall have the same force and effect as a manual signature if and
only if:
1.It is unique to the person using it.
2.It is capable of verification.
3.It is under the sole control of the person using it.
4.It is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the digital signature is invalidated, and
5.It conforms to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
Government Code section 16.5 also states that the use or acceptance of a digital signature is at the option of the parties to the
transaction and nothing in the law requires a public entity to use or accept the submission of a document containing a digital
signature.
The regulations(/administration/regulations/current-regulations/technology/digital-signatures/)adopted by the
Secretary of State define the types of technologies that are acceptable for creating digital signatures for use by public entities
in California. They also provide guidance to public entities that want to use digital signatures for certain transactions.
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What is a digital signature provider?
A digital signature provider is an entity that provides document signing services using digital technology.
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What is a digital signature certification authority?
A digital signature certification authority is an entity that issues digital certificates that are required for a digital signature under
California law. Pursuant to regulation, the Secretary of State maintains on its web site an “Approved List of Digital Signature
Certification Authorities” that are authorized to issue certificates for digitally signed communications with public entities in
California.
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Is a digital signature provider required to be on the Secretary of State’s “Approved List”?
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No, a digital signature provider is not required to be on the Secretary of State’s “Approved List of Digital Signature Certification
Authorities,” but that provider is required to offer its digital signature service with a certificate issued by a digital signature
certification authority that is on the list if the signature will be used to digitally sign communications with public entities.
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What are some potential applications of the technology?
Digital signatures can be used for many transactions that currently require a hand written signature. Potential uses include on-
line college applications and submitting applications for business permits at the local level.
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Who is affected by California's digital signature regulations?
Government Code section 16.5 and the regulations(/administration/regulations/current-regulations/technology/digital-
signatures/)adopted by the Secretary of State affect public entities in California, which are defined by the Government Code
as the State, the Regents of the University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other
political subdivision or public corporation in the State.
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We want to use digital signatures to help us computerize our employees' filing of time-cards. Where
do we start?
Government Code section 16.5 specifies that the use of digital signatures shall be at the option of the parties involved in the
transaction. Before beginning a transition from paper documents to electronic ones, public entities must ensure that all the
parties to the transaction are willing to use digital signatures.
These regulations(/administration/regulations/current-regulations/technology/digital-signatures/)allow public entities
to utilize digital signatures that are created by one of two different technologies—"public key cryptography (PKC)" and
"signature dynamics."
For a public entity to get started, the first step is to determine the amount of security necessary to conduct the transaction.
Some issues to consider are:
•Are the documents containing signatures going to be transmitted over an "open" or a "closed" network?
•Does the signature on the document need to be verified?
•How much time and resources can be allocated to verification?
•Does the signature need to be compared to a manual signature on paper or can a digital certificate adequately
provide one-stop verification?
•Will immediate verifiability reduce the potential of fraud?
•Will the documents containing digital signatures need to be reproduced for public access to the records?
•Will the documents containing digital signatures need to be utilized by another local, state or federal agency? If so,
is the technology compatible with the other agency's needs?
Answering these and countless other questions can help public entities identify the appropriate technology to use for each
application that includes a digital signature component.
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How should we choose between a public key cryptography (PKC) system and a signature dynamics
system?
PKC signatures have a greater degree of verifiability than signature dynamics signatures. PKC allows for a third party
verification of the signature, while signature dynamics signatures require additional steps (including handwriting analysis) to
verify the signer of a document.
PKC signatures are designed to be immediately verifiable. Signatures using signature dynamics technology are designed to
allow future verification of the signature (similar to a non-notarized, paper-based signature).
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PKC signatures are affixed to documents using software enhancements to existing applications and web browsers. Signature
dynamics signatures require additional hardware to create the signatures.
Signature dynamics signatures are easier for the average user to understand, but they do not provide the level of security that
is inherent in PKC signatures, which are immediately verifiable with a third-party issued certificate.
Public entities should conduct an extensive review of their needs and match them to the appropriate technology approved for
use in the Secretary of State's approved regulations(/administration/regulations/current-regulations/technology/digital-
signatures/).
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Why does California permit signatures created by signature dynamics to be used?
Although signature dynamics signatures require the lengthy process of handwriting analysis to achieve certain verification of a
signature, they are still "capable of verification" as required by Government Code section 16.5. Additionally, some degree of
certainty can also be obtained by a lay-comparison of manual handwritten signatures, which may already be on file within a
particular agency.
If a public entity needs immediate absolute verification of a signature, then this technology may not be the best option for those
transactions.
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What is an electronic signature?
Under California law, an "electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically
associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record. The
Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (UETA) authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among
parties in California, including a government agency. One of the most common forms of an electronic signature in use today is
the one millions of people use every year to sign their tax returns. The digital signature regulations adopted by the Secretary of
State do not apply to the definition or use of electronic signatures as they are governed by the UETA (Civil Code Section
1633.1 – 1633.17).
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1186 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:10/21/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Approve the Employment Contract for the City Manager, and amend the Appointed
Employees’ Compensation Program
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Redlined Third Amendement to City Manager Employment Contract
B - Draft Resolution to Amend Employment Contract
C - Draft Resolution Amending Appointed Employees Compensation Program
D - Appointed Employees Compensation Program
E - Redlined amended Appointed Employees Compensation Program
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Approve the Employment Contract for the City Manager,and amend the Appointed
Employees’ Compensation Program
a.)Adopt Resolution No.15-102 approving the Third Amendment to the Employment Contract
for the City Manager;and b.)Adopt Resolution No.15-103 amending the Appointed
Employees’ Compensation Program
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Approve the Employment Contract for the City Manager, and amend the Appointed
Employees’ Compensation Program.
Recommended Action
Adopt the Draft Resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Employment Contract
for the City Manager; and adopt the Draft Resolution amending the Appointed Employees’
Compensation Program.
Discussion
The City Council held its annual evaluation of the City Manager on Monday, September
19, 2015. The Council desires increase the compensation to the City Manager. The attached
Employment Contract is submitted for Council consideration of an annual salary increase
of 5% or $12,150. In addition, during the Council meeting of October 20, 2015, Council
discussed parity between the City Attorney and the City Manager’s contract. The
proposed contract reflects parity, subject to Council approval.
Staff also proposes to amend the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program to reflect
the annual salary amount contained in the Employment Contract, with an effective date of
November 1, 2015. Staff also recommends memorializing all past increases to
compensation for employees in the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the above will increase the FY 2015-16 budget appropriations by $12,150.
Prepared by: Jaqui Guzmán, Assistant to the City Manager
Reviewed by: Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director and Timothy L. Davis,
Partner, Burke Williams and Sorensen, LLP
Attachments:
A – Redlined Amended Employment Contract for City Manager
B – Draft Resolution authorizing an amendment to City Manager employment contract
C – Draft Resolution amending Resolution No. 15-093 the Appointed Employees’
Compensation Program
D – Amended Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program
E – Redlined amended Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program
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SECOND THIRD AMENDED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
This Amended Employment Contract is made and entered into this 21st 17th day of
OctoberNovember, 20142015, by and between the CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, A Municipal Corporation, by and through its City Council (EMPLOYER), and
David Brandt (EMPLOYEE).
RECITALS:
A. EMPLOYER is a Municipal Corporation of the State of California.
B. The City Council of the City of Cupertino, in accordance with the provisions of
its Municipal Code, desires to employ the services of EMPLOYEE as City
Manager.
C. EMPLOYEE desires to accept employment as Cupertino City Manager.
D. It is the desire of both EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE to set forth the terms and
conditions of said employment.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1: TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.0 1. Term of the Contract:
This Contract originally began on September 10, 2012, and will automatically expire
on September 16, 2020September 9, 2016 unless extended in writing by the parties. On or
within 30 days of September 16, 2019September 9, 2015, EMPLOYEE shall notify
EMPLOYER of the expiration date of September 16, 2020September 9, 2016. In the event
that EMPLOYER does not intend to extend this Contract beyond expiration, it shall notify
EMPLOYEE in writing of its intent not to extend prior to the effective date of expiration.
Failure of EMPLOYER to provide such notice shall not affect the expiration date of
September 16, 2020September 9, 2016.
Section 1.02. Termination Prior to Expiration. Notwithstanding any provision
contained in this Contract to the contrary, EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that he
serves at the pleasure of EMPLOYER and may be terminated prior to expiration of this
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Contract at the will of the EMPLOYER, subject only to the severance provisions set forth in
Article V of this Contract, and the ordinance provisions as set forth in Section 2.28.090 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code. In like manner, nothing in this Contract shall prevent, limit,
or otherwise interfere with the right of EMPLOYEE to resign at any time from the position
of City Manager subject only to the notice provisions set forth in Article V of this Contract
and the ordinance provisions as set forth in Section 2.28.090 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code.
EMPLOYEE further acknowledges that EMPLOYER has made no limited expressed, or
written assurances of continued employment with the City of Cupertino other than as
specifically set forth in this Contract.
ARTICLE II: DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Section 2.01. Duties. EMPLOYER hereby agrees to employ EMPLOYEE as City
Manager of the City of Cupertino to perform the functions and duties as specified in the
Municipal Code, California Constitution, and California Statutes, and to perform such other
legally permissible and proper duties and functions as EMPLOYER shall from time to time
assign to EMPLOYEE which are reasonably related to the position of City Manager, including
but not limited to:
A. To see that all laws and ordinances of the City are duly enforced and that all
franchises, permits, licenses and privileges granted by the City are faithfully performed and
observed;
B. To control, order and give directions to all directors of departments and to
subordinate officers and employees of the City under his jurisdiction through their
department directors, and to transfer employees from one department to another;
C. The services and facilities of the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall
be made available to the City Manager to the same extent and in the same manner that
the services are available to the City Council;
D. To appoint, discipline and dismiss any and all officers and employees of the
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City except those elected by the electors of the City or whose appointment or dismissal is
denied to the City Manager under the laws of the state.
The power to appoint given in the preceding paragraph does not include the power
to create a new position except as provided under Chapter 2.52;
E. To attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused there from by the
City Council;
F. To recommend to the City Council for adoption such measures and
ordinances as he deems necessary or expedient;
G. To keep the City Council at all times fully advised as to the financial
conditions and needs of the City;
H. To prepare and submit to the City Council the annual budget and to
administer it after adoption;
I. To purchase or cause to be purchased all supplies for all of the departments
or divisions of the City. No expenditures shall be submitted or recommended to the City
Council except on report and approval of the City Manager;
J. To make investigation into the affairs of the City and any department or division
thereof and any Contract or the proper performance of any obligation running to the City;
K. To investigate all complaints in relation to matters consuming the
administration of the government of the City and in regard to the services maintained by
public utilities in the City and to see that all franchises, permits and privileges granted by
the City are faithfully observed;
L. To execute general supervision over all public buildings, public parks, streets
and other public property which are under the control and jurisdiction of the City Council;
M. To devote his entire working time, thought and energy to the duties and
interests of the City;
N. To receive and open all official mail and communications addressed either to
the Mayor or to the City Council;
0. To make reports and initiate recommendations as may be desirable or as
requested by the City Council;
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P. To perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be
delegated to him from time to time by ordinance, resolution or other action of the City
Council.
Section 2.02. Devotion to Duties. EMPLOYEE agrees to devote productive time,
ability, and attention to the business of EMPLOYER during the term of this Employment
Contract. This Contract shall not be interpreted nor intended to prohibit EMPLOYEE from
making passive personal investments, conducting private business affairs or providing
volunteer services if those activities do not interfere with the services required under this
Contract.
Section 2.03. Performance Evaluation Procedures. The City Council shall review and
evaluate the performance of the EMPLOYEE at least annually, or on any schedule deemed
appropriate by the City Council. Said review and evaluation shall be in accordance with
specific criteria developed by EMPLOYER after consultation with EMPLOYEE.
ARTICLE III COMPENSATION
Section 3.01 Compensation. EMPLOYER agrees to pay to EMPLOYEE for services
rendered by him pursuant to this Contract a monthly base salary of $21,262.5020,000, payable
in installments at the time as other employees of EMPLOYER are paid.
EMPLOYEE'S monthly base salary shall be adjusted by any percentage increase provided in
the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, given to Department Heads of EMPLOYER
generally and shall not be decreased unless in a percentage consistent with a decrease
applicable to employees covered under the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, to
Department Heads of EMPLOYER generally. Notwithstanding the above, EMPLOYER and
EMPLOYEE agree that there shall be no further salary adjustments or bonuses for 20142015.
At the time of EMPLOYEE's periodic evaluations, EMPLOYER may consider an additional
compensation package increase including, but not limited to, merit pay or an additional
increase in salary or benefits.
Section 3.02 Deferred Compensation. City shall provide to EMPLOYEE the same
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deferred compensation plan that may be provided to other employees covered under the
Appointed Employees’ Compensation ProgramDepartment Heads and Confidential Employees,
if any.
ARTICLE IV EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Section 4.01. Automobile Allowance. During the term of this Employment contract,
EMPLOYEE, to the extent necessary to perform his duties shall use his own personal vehicle.
EMPLOYER, in consideration thereof, shall providepay EMPLOYEE the sum of $350 per month
as an automobile allowance in accordance with the Appointed Employees’ Compensation
Program. EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for the payment of all operating expenses of the
vehicle, including, but not limited to, gasoline, oil, service and repair, and if necessary, the
replacement of his automobile. EMPLOYEE shall procure and maintain, at his expense, a
comprehensive automobile liability policy on the vehicle being used by him, in an amount that
is acceptable to the EMPLOYER. During the course of this Employment Contract, EMPLOYEE
shall provide EMPLOYER with written documentation that said insurance policy is in full force
and effect.
Section 4.02. Vacation and Sick Leave. EMPLOYEE shall be credited with 10 days of
vacation and 5 days of sick leave as of the commencement of employment. Annual vacation
and sick leave shall be accrued and administered in the same manner as vacation and sick leave
is administered in the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program for Department Head
employees of EMPLOYER.
Section 4.03. Benefits. EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to receive benefits provided by
EMPLOYER at a level no less than that provided to employees covered under the Appointed
Employees’ Compensation Programother Department Heads of the City, which presently
consist of retirement benefits, family health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance,
Cupertino sports club membership, administrative leave, floating holidays and holidays. The
benefits so provided are subject to modification during the course of this Contract at the sole
and absolute discretion of EMPLOYER at such times and to such extent as EMPLOYER may
deem appropriate provided, however, there shall be no reduction in benefits unless
EMPLOYER implements the same reduction of benefits to all other employees covered under
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the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program (except as specified in this Contract) other
Department Heads of the City.
Section 4.04 Professional Dues and Subscriptions. EMPLOYER agrees to pay for
professional dues and subscriptions of EMPLOYEE directly related to his duties as City
Manager, provided the City Council has made provisions for such costs in the annual budget.
Section 4.05 Expenses. EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to reimbursement for all
reasonable expenses necessarily incurred by him in the performance of his duties upon
presentation of vouchers indicating the amount and purpose thereof, and further provided
that such expenses are in accordance with policies established from time to time by
EMPLOYER and consistent with budget allocations adopted by EMPLOYER for that purpose
during the term of this Employment Contract.
Section 4.06 Moving and Relocation Expenses. EMPLOYER will pay EMPLOYEE the amount of
$20,000 intended to be used for relocation, housing and house hunting expenses in
EMPLOYEE's discretion.
Section 4.07 Professional Development. EMPLOYER hereby agrees to pay travel . and
subsistence expenses of EMPLOYEE for professional and office travel, meetings, and occasions
adequate to continue the professional development of EMPLOYEE and to adequately pursue
necessary official functions for EMPLOYER, including but not limited to, city manager
associations and other such national, regional, state, local government groups and committees
thereof which EMPLOYEE serves as a member, provided the City Council has made provisions
for such costs in the annual budget.
EMPLOYER also agrees to pay tuition, travel, and subsistence expenses of EMPLOYEE for
courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary for his professional development and of the
good of the City provided the City Council has provided for same in the annual budget.
Section 4.08 Housing Assistance. EMPLOYEE may elect to receive Housing Assistance in
accordance for Department Heads consistent with the EMPLOYER's Housing Assistance
Program for Appointed Employees and Department Heads in effect as of the execution date of
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this Contract, which is subject to approval by the City CouncilPolicy in effect on the date of
commencement of employment.
ARTICLE V TERMINATION AND NOTICE
Section 5.01. Termination of Employment and Severance:
A. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.28 of EMPLOYER's municipal Code, EMPLOYEE
serves at the pleasure of EMPLOYER and nothing herein shall be taken to prevent, limit or
otherwise interfere with the right of EMPLOYER to terminate the services of EMPLOYEE with or
without cause; provided, however, EMPLOYER shall take no action to terminate the services of
EMPLOYEE, without cause, within ninety (90) days after an election at which one or more new
members are elected to the City Council. There is no express or implied promise made to
EMPLOYEE for any form of continued employment. This Contract and the EMPLOYER's
municipal Code chapter 2.28 are the sole and exclusive bases for an employment relationship
between EMPLOYEE and EMPLOYER.
B. If the EMPLOYEE is terminated by the EMPLOYER prior to expiration of this
Contract, while still willing and able to perform the duties of the City Manager, EMPLOYER
agrees to pay EMPLOYEE a single lump sum payment made on the effective date of termination,
in an amount equivalent to nine six months aggregate salary and aggregate medical insurance
benefit allowance if there are nine six or more months prior to the expiration date of this
contract. If there are less than nine six months remaining the term of the contract, then the
single lump sum payment made on the effective day of termination shall be in an amount
equal to the monthly aggregate salary and aggregate medical benefit of the EMPLOYEE
multiplied by the numbers of months left on the unexpired term of the Contract. If this
Contract is not renewed, then EMPLOYER shall either provide EMPLOYEE with nine six
months prior notice of nonrenewal or shall pay EMPLOYEE a single lump sum payment made
on the effective date of termination in an amount equivalent to the difference between nine
six months aggregate salary and medical insurance benefit allowance computed for the
number of months of notice actually given. Any such payment will release EMPLOYER from
any further obligations under this Contract. Contemporaneously with the delivery of the
severance pay herein above set out, EMPLOYEE agrees to execute and deliver to EMPLOYER a
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release releasing EMPLOYER of all claims that EMPLOYEE may have against EMPLOYER.
C. Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, EMPLOYER shall not be obligated to
pay, and shall not pay, any amounts or continue any benefits under the provisions of
paragraph (b), if EMPLOYEE is terminated because of a crime of moral turpitude or a
violation of statute or law constituting misconduct in office. Further, EMPLOYER shall not be
obligated to pay, and shall not pay, any amounts or continue any benefits under paragraph
(b), in the event EMPLOYEE voluntarily resigns or retires without affirmative action by
EMPLOYER to terminate, initiate termination proceedings or request resignation.
D. Any payment to the EMPLOYEE pursuant to this subsection 5.01 shall be fully
reimbursed to the EMPLOYER if the EMPLOYEE is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of
his office or position.
ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.01. Form of Notices. Notices pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing
given by deposit in the custody of the United State Postal Service, first class postage prepaid,
addressed as follows;
A. The City: Mayor and City Council
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
B. EMPLOYEE:
David Brandt Address to be inserted at time of relocation: 3500 Granada Avenue, #124 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Contract may be personally served in the
same manner as is applicable to civil judicial process. Notice shall be deemed given as of the
date of personal service or as of the date three days after deposit of such written notice,
postage prepaid, with the United States Postal Service.
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Section 6.02. Bonding. EMPLOYER shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds
required of EMPLOYEE under any law or ordinance.
Section 6.03 Indemnification. EMPLOYER shall defend, save harmless and indemnify
EMPLOYEE against any tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other legal action,
whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the
performance of EMPLOYEE's duties as City Manager. If EMPLOYER compromises or settles any
such claim or suit, EMPLOYER shall pay the amount of any settlement, or if the claim results
in a judgment against EMPLOYEE, EMPLOYER shall pay any such judgment. This
indemnification does not apply to any act, action or omission arising out of the gross
negligence, willful misconduct on the part of EMPLOYEE, or acts EMPLOYEE outside the scope
of his duties.
Section 6.04 General Provisions.
A. The text herein shall constitute the entire Contract between the parties.
B. This Contract shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the heirs at law
and executors of EMPLOYEE.
C. This Contract may only be modified upon the written consent of the
EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE.
D. In any action to enforce the terms of this Contract the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs and other nonreimbursable
litigation expenses, such as expert witness fees and investigation expenses.
Section 6.05 Severability. If any provision thereof, contained in this Contract is held
unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Contract shall be deemed
severable, shall not be affected, and shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, EMPLOYER has caused this Contract to be signed and
executed in its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its City Clerk, and EMPLOYEE has
signed and executed this Contract, both in duplicate, the day and year first above written.
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ATTEST: CITY OF CUPERTINO
_________________________________ _____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________ ______________________________
Timothy L. Davis, Partner EMPLOYEE
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AND DAVID BRANDT, CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted an annual evaluation of the City Manager,
David Brandt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adjust the Manager’s salary to put him in parity
with other employees based on the City-wide salary and benefit survey, and has authorized a
salary increase of $12,150 per year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adjust the Manager’s term by five years to 2020,
increase notification of non-renewal to nine months, and increase severance pay to nine
months; and
WHEREAS, the terms, conditions and provisions of the agreement have been reviewed
and approved by the Director of Administrative Services and Timothy L. Davis, Partner, Burke,
Williams and Sorensen, LLP.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino hereby
approves the aforementioned amendment to the employment agreement and authorizes the
Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a City Council meeting of the City of Cupertino this 17th day of
November, 2015, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 15-093, APPOINTED EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Appointed Employees’
Compensation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Appointed Compensation Program be
amended which is incorporated in this resolution by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 17th day of November, 2015 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor
City of Cupertino
APPOINTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Policy No. 1
PROGRAM PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY
It is City of Cupertino policy that those certain persons holding positions hereinafter defined
and designated as appointed management employees by the City Council in the City Manager's and
City Attorney offices shall be eligible for participation under the Appointed Employees'
Compensation Program as hereby ad opted by action of the City Council and as same may be
amended or as otherwise modified from time to time.
Eligibility for inclusion in this Compensation program is limited to persons appointed
by the City Council and holding positions as management employees, as defined under section
2.52.290 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, in the City Manager and City Attorney Offices.
These are designated by the Appointing Authority and may be modified as circumstances
warrant.
Although subject to change in accordance with provision of the Personnel Code, the positions
in the following classifications have been designated as appointed employees.
MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS:
Classification Title
City Manager
City Attorney
In the event of any inconsistency between the Compensation Program and any Employment
Contracts, the provisions of the Employment Contract and any amendments thereto control.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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APPOINTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Policy No. 2
SALARY SCHEDULE
AND OTHER SALARY RATES
It is City of Cupertino policy that eligible persons under this Compensation Program
shall be compensated for services rendered to and on behalf of the City on the basis of equitably
of pay for duties and responsibilities assigned, meritoriou s service and comparability with
similar work in other public and private employment in the same labor market; all of which is
contingent upon the City's ability to pay consistent with its fiscal policies.
Effective the first full pay period in July 2013, a 1.5% salary increase will be added to the
salary ranges of classifications in this group. Effective the first full pay period in July 2014, a 1.5%
salary increase will be added to the salary ranges of classifications in this group. Effective the first
full pay period in July 2015, a 1.25% salary increase will be added to the salary ranges of
classification in this group. See Attachment A for a list of paygrades.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012
Revised December 18, 2012
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APPOINTED EMPLOYEES'COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Policy No. 3
TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
I. POLICY
It is City of Cupertino policy that eligible persons under this Compensation Program shall
be reimbursed or receive advances in accordance with the schedules, terms and conditions
as set forth herein for attendance at conferences, meetings and training sessions as defined
below for each. It is the intent of this policy to encourage the continuing education and
awareness of said persons in the technical improvements and innovations in their fields of
endeavor as they apply to the City or to implement a City approved strategy for attracting
and retaining businesses in the City. One means of implementing this encouragement is
through a formal reimbursement and advance schedule for authorized attendance at such
conferences, meetings and training sessions.
II DEFINITIONS
A. Conferences
A conference is an annual meeting of a work related organization the membership of which may
be held in the name of the City or the individual.
B. Local Area
The local area is defined to be within Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and within a 40 -mile
distance from Cupertino when traveling to Alameda County.
C. Meetings
A "meeting" shall mean a convention, conference, seminar, workshop, meal, or like assembly
having to do with municipal government operations. An employee serving on a panel for
interviews of job applicants shall not come under this definition.
D. Training Session
A training session is any type of seminar or workshop the attendance at which is for the
purpose of obtaining information of a work related nature to benefit the City's operations
or to enhance the attendee's capabilities in the discharge of assigned duties and
responsibilit ies.
III REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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A. Intent
This schedule is written with the intent that the employee will make every effort to find the
lowest possible cost to the City for traveling on City business. For example, if paying for
parking at the airport is less expensive that paying for a taxi or airport shuttle, then the
employee should drive their car and park at the airport; or if renting a car is lower than
taking taxis at the out -of-town location, then a car should b e rented; or air reservations
should be booked in advance to obtain discounted fares. The following procedures apply
whether the expense is being paid through a reimbursement or a direct advance.
B. Registration
Registration fees for authorized attendance at a meeting or training session will be paid by the
City.
C. Transportation
The City will pay transportation costs on the basis of the lowest cost intent stated in
paragraph A. Eligible transportation costs include airfare (with coach fare being the
maximum), van or taxi service to and from the attendee's home and airport, destination or
airport parking charges, taxi and shuttle services at the out -of-town location, trains, tolls, or
rental cars. Use of a personal automobile for City business shall be reimburs ed or advanced
at the rate per mile in effect for such use, except in no case shall it exceed air coach fare if
the vehicle is being used for getting to the destination. Government or group rates offered
by a provider of transportation must be used when av ailable.
Reimbursement or advances for use of a personal automobile on City business within a local
area will not be made so as to supplement that already being paid to those persons receiving a
monthly mileage allowance.
D. Lodging
Hotel or lodging expenses of the employee resulting from the authorized event or activity
defined in this policy will be reimbursed or advanced if the lodging and event occurs
outside of the local area. Not covered will be lodging expenses related to person(s) who
are accompanying the City member, but who themselves are not on City business. In this
instance, for example, the difference between single and multiple occupancy rates for a
room will not be reimbursed.
Where the lodging is in connection with a conference or other organi zed educational
activity, City-paid lodging costs shall not exceed the maximum group rate published by the
conference or activity sponsor, providing that lodging at the group rate is available at the
time of booking. If the group rate at the conference hot el is not available, then the non -
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conference lodging policy described in the next paragraph should be followed to find another
comparable hotel.
Where lodging is necessary for an activity that is not related to a conference or other
organized educational activity, reimbursement or advances shall be limited to the actual
cost of the room at a group or government rate. In the event that a group or go vernment
rate is not available, lodging rates that do not exceed the median price for lodging for that
area and time period listed on travel websites like www.hotels.com, www.expedia.com or
an equivalent service shall be eligible for reimbursement or advan cement.
E. Meals
1. With No Conference
Payments toward or reimbursement of meals related to authorized activities or events
shall be at the Internal Revenue Service per diem rate for meals and incidental
expenses for a given location, as stated by IRS publications 463 and 1542 and by the
U.S. General Services Administration. The per diem shall be split among meals as
reasonably desired and reduced accordingly for less than full travel days. If per diem is
claimed, no receipts are necessary. Alternativel y, the actual cost of a meal can be
claimed, within a standard of reasonableness, but receipts must be kept and submitted
for the expense incurred.
2. As Part of a Conference
When City personnel are attending a conference or other organized educational
activi ty, they shall be reimbursed or advanced for meals not provided by the activity,
on a per diem or actual cost basis. The per diem and actual cost rate shall follow the
rules described in the meals with no conference paragraph.
F. Other Expenses
Payments toward or reimbursement of expenses at such functions shall be limited to the actual
costs consistent with the application of reasonable standards.
Other reasonable expenses related to business purposes shall be paid consistent with this
policy.
No payments shall be made unless, where available, receipts are kept and submitted for all
expenses incurred. When receipts are not available, qualifying expenditures shall be reimbursed
upon signing of an affidavit of expenditure.
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No payment shall be made for any expenses incurred which are of a personal nature or not
within a standard of reasonableness for the situation as may be defined by the Finance
Department.
G. Non -Reimbursable Expenses
The City will not reimburse or advance payment to ward expenses including, but not
limited to:
1. The personal portion of any trip;
2. Political or charitable contributions or events;
3. Family expenses, including those of a partner when accompanying the employee on City-
related business, as well as child or pet-related expenses;
4. Entertainment expenses, including theatre, shows, movies, sporting events, golf, spa
treatments, etc.
5. Gifts of any kind for any purpose;
6. Service club meals;
7. Alcoholic beverages;
8. Non-mileage personal automobile expenses including repairs, insurance, gasoline, traffic
citations; and
9. Personal losses incurred while on City business.
IV ATTENDANCE
A. Budgetary Limitations
Reimbursement or advances for expenses relative to conferences, meeting or training sessions
shall not exceed the budgetary limitations.
V. FUNDING
A. Appropriation Policy
It shall be the policy of the City to appropriate funds subject to availability of resources.
B. Training Sessions
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Payments toward or reimbursement of expenses incurred in attendance at training sessions, will
be appropriated annually through the budget process.
VI. DIRECT CASH ADVANCE POLICY
From time to time, it may be necessary for a City employee to request a direct cash advance
to cover anticipated expenses while traveling or doing business on the City's behalf. Such
request for an advance should be submitted to their supervisor no less than seven days prior
to the need for the advance with the following information: 1) Purpose of the expenditure; 2)
The anticipated amount of the exp enditure (for example, hotel rates, meal costs, and
transportation expenses); and 3) The dates of the expenditure. An accounting of expenses
and return of any unused advance must be reported to the City within 30 calendar days of the
employee's return on the expense report described in Section VII.
VII. EXPENSE REPORT REQUIREMENTS
All expense reimbursement requests or fina l accounting of advances received must be
approved by their supervisor, on forms determined by the Finance Department, within 30
calendar days of an expense incurred, and accompanied by a business purpose for all
expenditures and a receipt for each non - per diem item.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 4
AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCES AND
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS
It is City of Cupertino policy that eligible persons under this Compensation Program
shall be compensated fairly for the use of personal automotive vehicles on City business. In
many instances the use of personal vehicles is a condition of employment due to the absence
of suffici ent City owned vehicles for general transportation purposes. It is not intended,
however, that such a condition of employment should work an undue hardship. For this
reason, the following policies shall apply for mileage reimbursements.
Those persons who occasionally are required to use their personal automobiles for City
business shall be reimbursed for such use at an appropriate rate established by the City Council.
Submission of reimbursement requests must be approved by the Department Head.
Employees shall be paid an automobile allowance according to their employment contract
with the City.
Employees receiving automobile allowance shall be eligible for reimbursement for travel
that exceeds two hundred miles round trip.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
Revised October 20, 2015
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Policy No. 5
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS AND
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
It is City of Cupertino policy that eligible persons under this Compensation Program shall
be entitled to City sponsored association memberships as well as receiving subscriptions to
professional and technical publications. Such sponsorship, however, shall be conditioned upon
the several factors as s et forth below.
Each association for which membership is claimed must be directly related to the field of
endeavor of the person to be benefited.
Subscriptions to or purchase of professional and technical publications may be provided at
City expense providing the subject matter and material generally contained therein are related to
municipal governmental operations.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 6
OVERTIME WORKED
Management employees are ineligible for overtime payments for time worked in
excess of what otherwise would be considered as a normal work day or work week for other
employees. However, no deduc tion from leave balances are made when such an employee is
absent for less than a regular work day as long as the employee has his/her supervisor's
approval. Nothing in this policy precludes the alternative work schedule, which may include
an absence of a full eight hour day, when forty hours have been worked in the same seven day
work period.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 7
HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN - EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide group hospital and medical
insurance under which employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions and the ir
dependents may be covered. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the
health of employees and their families through comprehensive health plans available only
through employer sponsorship.
Although the premium cost for the insurance prov ided remains the ultimate
responsibility of the employee in these positions, the City shall contribute the amounts listed
below towards the premium or pay the full cost of the premium if less than the stated amounts.
If the premium amounts for any employee covered by this policy are less than the amounts
listed below per month, the difference between the premium amount and the stated amounts
will be included in the employee's gross pay. The City will not pay medical insurance cash back
(excess of the monthl y premium less the cost of the medical coverage).
Medical Insurance Coverage Level City Contribution
Employee 702.00
Employee + 1 762.00
Employee +2 802.00
Appointed employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions will have immediate vesting
of retiree medical benefits.
Effective 11/1/13 or as soon as administratively possible, the City will establish a Health
Reimbursement Account (HRA) to be used towards health related expenses. Upon
establishment, the City will deposit an amount equal to $83.00/month from 7/1/13 to plan
enactment. Thereafter, employees will receive $83.00/month in their HRA. Effective with the
first full pay period in July 2014, employees will receive an additional $80.00/month in HRA to
be used towards health related expen ses.
During the 1314 contract year, the City will be reopening negotiations to discuss elimination of the
CalPERS 100/90 retirement plan and replacement of said plan.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, July 2013
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Policy No. 8
FIXED HOLIDAYS
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to recognize days of historical and national
significance as holidays of the City without loss of pay or benefits. Recognizing the desirable
times throughout the year, it is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide days off in lieu of
holidays for management and confidential employees at such times as are convenient for each
employee and supervisor, whe n such policy is compatible with the workload and schedule of
the City.
The City provides the following fixed paid holidays for eligible employees covered by this
agreement:
1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Presidents' Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Independence day
6. Labor Day
7. Veteran's Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Day Following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve
11. Christmas Day
12. New Year's Eve
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the non -work
day. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed as the non -work
day.
FLOATING HOLIDAY
In addition to the paid holidays, employees occupying these positions shall be provided 20 floating
hours per calendar year as non-work time with full pay and benefits. Employees may accumulate
floating holiday hours up to two times their annual accrual.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, July 2013
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Policy No. 9
LIFE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to make available group insurance for the
City Manager and City Attorney that will mitigate the personal and family financial
hardships resulting from continuing disability that prev ents an employee from performing
gainfully in his or her occupation. It is further the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide
life insurance benefits in an amount of two and one half times the employee's annual salary
to a maximum of $250,000.00.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 10
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide equitable current compensation and
reasonable retirement security for the City Manager and the City Attorney for services
performed for the City. The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (PERS) and deferred compensation plans have been established. Both the employee
and employer may make contributions from current earnings to these plans. The purpose of
this policy is to promote means by which compensation may be provided in such manner and
form to best meet the requirements of the City and the needs of individual employees, thereby
increasing the ability, to attract and retain competent attorney employees.
The City shall maintain and administer means by which employees in these positions
may defer portions of th eir current earnings for future utilization. Usage of such plans shall be
subject to such agreements, rules and procedures as are necessary to properly administer each
plan. Employee contributions to such plans may be made in such amounts as felt proper an d
necessary to the employee. Employer contributions shall be as determined by the City Council.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 11
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION
A. Employees hired on or before December 29, 2012 Only:
For employees hired on or before December 29, 2012, the City has contracted with CalPERS for a
2.7% @55 formula.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2013, the City agrees to pay the employee's contribution
rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to exceed 4.5% of
applicable salary and each employee agrees to pay 3.5% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2014, the City agrees to pay the employee's contribution
rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to exceed 3.0% of
applicable salary and each employee agrees to pay 5.0% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2015, the City agrees to pay the employee's
contribution rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to
exceed 1.75% of applicable salary and each empl oyee agrees to pay 6.25% of applicable salary.
The City agrees to pay the employer's contribution rate to the Public Employees Retirement System
to the extent required by law and the par ties acknowledge that by January 1, 2018 the employees are
required to pay 50% of the normal cost rate as determined by CalPERS.
B. For Employees hired by the City of Cupertino on December 30, 2012 or December 31,
2012 or a current CalPERS employee who qualifies as a classic member under CalPERS
Regulations Only:
For Employees hired by the City of Cupertino on December 30, 2012 or December 31, 2012 or a
current CalPERS employee who qualifies as a classic member under CalPERS Regulations only
the City has contracted with CalPERS for a 2.0% @ 60 retirement formula, three year average
compensation-
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2013, the City agrees to pay the employee's
contribution rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to
exceed 3.5 % of applicable salary and each employee agrees to pay 3.5% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2014, the City agrees to pay the employee's
contribution rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to
exceed 2.0 % of applicable salary and each employee agrees to pay 5.0% of applicable salary.
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Effective in the first full pay period in July 2015, the City agrees to pay the employee's
contribution rate to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) not to exceed
.75 % of applicable salary and each employee agrees to pay 6.25% of applicable salary.
The City agrees to pay the employer's contribution rate to the Public Employees Retirement
System to the extent required by law and the parties acknowledge that by January 1, 2018 the
employees are required to pay 50% of the normal cost rate as determined by CalPERS.
C. For new employees hired by the City of Cupertino on or after January 1, 2013 and do not
qualify as Classic members Only:
For new employees hired by the City of Cupertino on or after January 1, 2013 and do not qualify
as classic members as defined by CalPERS, CalPERS has by statute implemented a 2% @ 62
formula, three year average and employees in this category shall pay 50% of the normal cost rate
as determined by CalPERS.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012, July 2013
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Policy No. 12
DENTAL INSURANCE - EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide dental insurance under which
employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions and their dependents may be
covered. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the health of employees.
The premium cost for the insurance provided by the City shall not exceed $78.26 per month
per employee. Enrollment in the plan or plans made available pursuant to this policy shall be in
accordance with Personnel Rules of the City and the provisions of the contract for such insurance
between the City and carrier or carriers.
Adopted by Action of City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 13
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
The City Manager and City Attorney shall receive forty (40) hours of administrative leave
with pay per year.
Employees may accumulate administrative leave hours up to their annual accrual.
Employees shall be eligible to convert administrative leave hours to pay one time each
calendar year.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 14
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide an Employee Assistance Program
for the benefit of the City Manager and the City Attorney and their eligible dependents. The
purpose of this program is to provide professional assistance and counseling concerning
financial, legal, pre -retirement, and other matters of a personal nature.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 15
PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT — VACATION ACCUMULATION
The City Manager and the City Attorney shall earn vacation hours under the same
vacation accumulation schedule as all other employees. Credit shall be provided for previous
public sector service time on a year -for -year basis as to annual vacation accumulation. Credit
shall only be given for completed years of service. Public service credit shall not apply to any
other supplemental benefit. Employee(s) affected by this policy will have the responsibility of
providing certification as to previous public sector service.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
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Policy No. 16
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Housing assistance may be offered to the City Manager and the City Attorney pursuant to
Resolution No. 15-092 as amended.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012
Revised October 20, 2015
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Policy No. 17
VISION INSURANCE — EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
It is the policy of the City of Cupertino to provide vision insurance under which employees
and their dependents may be covered. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the
health of employees.
The premium cost for the insurance provided by the City s hall not exceed $14.94 per
month per employee. Enrollment in the plan or plans made available pursuant to this policy
shall be in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the City and carrier or
carriers providing vision insurance coverage,
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012
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EXEMPT POSITIONS
The salaries, wages, or rates of pay for City Attorney and City Manager employees whose
positions are exempt under the provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code, are set forth
below. Only the City Council can modify these rates.
Salary Effective July 1, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,822
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,679
Salary Effective August 26, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,333
Salary Effective December 17, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,468
Salary Effective July 1, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,608
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,775
Salary Effective October 7, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,075
Salary Effective October 21, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
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Salary Effective April 7, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,129
Salary Effective July 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,250
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,406
Salary Effective November 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,262.50
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,850
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Listing of Appointed Classifications by
Salary Rate or Pay Grades
Effective July 1, 2013
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EXEMPT POSITIONS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2015
The salaries, wages or rates of pay for City Attorney and City Manager those attorney employees
whose positions are exempt under the provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code, are set forth
below. Only the City Council can modify these rates.
Salary Effective July 1, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,822
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,679
Salary Effective July 1, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,959
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,196
Salary Effective July 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,196
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,560
Salary Effective November 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0
AMOUNT
APPROVED
IN
CONTRACT
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,560
*By contract, rates as of 7/1/13
Salary Effective August 26, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,333
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Salary Effective December 17, 2013
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,468
Salary Effective July 1, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,608
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,775
Salary Effective October 7, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,075
Salary Effective October 21, 2014
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Salary Effective April 7, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,129
Salary Effective July 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,250
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,406
Salary Effective November 1, 2015
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,850.00
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,262.50
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1201 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/3/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Amendment to an existing consultant services agreement with David J. Powers and
Associates for environmental review for a Specific Plan and project in the Vallco Shopping District
Planning Area for a total contract in the amount of $919,245, and authorization for further
amendments.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Amendment #2
B - Contract & Amendment #1
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Amendment to an existing consultant services agreement with David J.Powers and
Associates for environmental review for a Specific Plan and project in the Vallco Shopping
District Planning Area for a total contract in the amount of $919,245,and authorization for
further amendments.
1.Authorize an amendment to the existing “Agreement between the City of Cupertino and
David J.Powers &Associates,Inc for the CEQA Environmental Review for the Vallco
Specific Plan Redevelopment Project”consultant services agreement with David J.Powers
and Associates,Inc.(DJP&A)for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)for
the Council’s consideration,for an additional amount not to exceed $164,940,for a total
cost of $919,245. (Attachment A).
2.Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute additional future amendments to
Item 1 above to the extent that funds are appropriated for the amendments and the total
expenditures are cost-recovered from the applicant.
3.Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Planning and Community Development-
Mid to Long Term Planning program budget of $181,434 ($164,940 plus 10%
administrative fee)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Amendment to an existing consultant services agreement with David J. Powers and
Associates for environmental review for a Specific Plan and project in the Vallco
Shopping District Planning Area for a total contract in the amount of $919,245, and
authorization for further amendments.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize an amendment to the existing “Agreement between the City of Cupertino
and David J. Powers & Associates, Inc for the CEQA Environmental Review for the
Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment Project” consultant services agreement with
David J. Powers and Associates, Inc. (DJP&A) for preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Council’s consideration, for an additional amount not to
exceed $164,940, for a total cost of $919,245. (Attachment A).
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute additional future amendments
to Item 1 above to the extent that funds are appropriated for the amendments and
the total expenditures are cost-recovered from the applicant.
3. Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Planning and Community
Development-Mid to Long Term Planning program budget of $181,434 ($164,940
plus 10% administrative fee).
Discussion
On June 16, 2015, the City Council authorized initiation of a $754,305 contract for the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Vallco Shopping District
Specific Plan and a future development project on the portion owned by Sand Hill
property Company. Upon the City Council’s authorization, a contract was executed
with DJP&A in June 2015 (Attachment B). A subsequent amendment was made to one
of the clauses of the original contract in September 2015 (See Attachment B). On
September 8, 2015, Sand Hill Property Company submitted development applications
for the approximately 50 acre Hills at Vallco project. Plans are available online at:
www.cupertino.org/vallco.
The total contract amount for preparation of the EIR with DJP&A has to be increased by
$164,940, for a total cost of $919,245, in order to include additional work to study 15
additional study intersections and additional analysis of environmental alternatives and
background conditions. In keeping with the City’s policy, the applicant will provide
funds for full cost-recovery plus a 10% fee ($16,494) for city administrative costs.
It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute any
future amendments to the approved contract so long as the costs associated with
provision of environmental review services are recovered 100% from the applicant
through project completion.
Sustainability Impact
None
Fiscal Impact
The contract costs and associated administrative costs exceed the current budget for the
project by $181,434; therefore, the Planning and Community Development – Mid to
Long Range program budget has to be increased by the difference. Cost associated with
this contract, and any future amendments, will be 100% recovered. The City will
receive a 10% fee for administrative overhead for managing the contract.
This will result in additional expenditures of $164,940 and additional revenue to the
General Fund of $181,434. There will be a net positive fiscal impact to the General Fund
in the amount of $16,494 (10% of the contract amount.)
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Prepared by: Geoff Bradley, Consulting Planner, Principal, M-Group
Piu Ghosh, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Aarti Shrivastava, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A. October 29, 2015 Consultant Budget Amendment
B. June 17, 2015 Consultant Agreement with DJP&A and September 22, 2015 first
amendment.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CUPERTINO AND DAVID J POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC, FOR THE CEQA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE VALLCO SPECIFIC PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
This Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Cupertino and David J.
Powers & Associates, Inc, fo r reference dated November 18, 2015, is by and between the CITY
OF CUPERTINO, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and David J. Powers &
Associates, Inc. a California Corporation (“Consultant”) whose address is 1871 The Alameda,
Suite 200, San Jose, California, 95126, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. On June 17, 2015, an agreement was entered into by and between City and
Consultant (hereinafter "Agreement") for the CEQA environmental review for the Vallco
specific plan redevelopment project.
B. City and Consultant desire to modify the Agreement on the terms and conditions
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between and undersigned parties as
follows:
1. Paragraph 3 of the Agreement is modified to read as follows:
COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
The Comp ensation section of the Agreement shall be increase by this amendment in the
amount not to exceed $164,940, for a total contract amount not to exceed $919,245.
2. Additional services to be performed include the additional scope of work described in
Exhibit A, which is attached to this Amendment :
a. Exhibit “A”- Additional Scope of Work
3. Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and covenants set forth in the
Agreement shall remain the same and shall be in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this modification of
Agreement to be executed.
CONSULTANT CITY OF CUPERTINO
A Municipal Corporation
By By:
Title Title
Date
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
By:
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
ATTEST:
City Clerk
EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
AMOUNT
PO #2015-513 , Acct #100-71-702 900-939
Original Contract:
$754,305.00
Amendment #1 (legal wording only) $0.00
Amendment #2 $164,940.00
Total: $919,245.00
October 29, 2015
Piu Ghosh, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Sent Via Email: piug@cupertino.org
RE: Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment Project – Contract Amendment #2
Dear Ms. Ghosh:
I am writing to request an amendment to our existing contract for the Vallco Specific Plan
Redevelopment project (PO#2015-513) to complete additional transportation tasks. Based on recent
discussions, the City would like us to:
•Add 15 study intersections to the Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) scope of work;
•Complete full level of service (LOS) analysis at all 55 study intersections and freeway LOS
analysis for up to EIR four project alternatives under Existing, Background, and Cumulative
conditions; and
•Analyze a background condition that assumes historic occupancy of the mall.
In addition, given the complexity of the TIA scope of work, additional meeting attendance by Fehr &
Peers is required. We did not anticipate these additional tasks in our original scope of work. (Note
that our original scope of work included Fehr & Peers attendance at only six project team meetings.)
Substantial coordination between Fehr & Peers, the City, and us has been required thus far regarding
the scope, assumptions, and analysis for the TIA. This contract amendment request is for Fehr &
Peers to complete the above described work, as well as David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. time to
coordinate and review the additional transportation analysis and analyze four project alternatives in
detail in the Draft EIR.
We anticipate the completion of this additional work will require $164,940. This would bring our
total contract amount for this project from $754,305 to $919,245. A breakdown of the contract
amendment request is provided below.
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1871 The Alameda • Suite 200 • San José, CA 95126 • Tel: 408-248-3500 • Fax: 408-248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.com
Exhibit A
Existing Contract $754,305
Contract Amendment Request
• DJP&A in-house coordination and review additional transportation tasks
and analysis of four project alternatives in detail ($50,400)
• Fehr & Peers analysis of 15 additional study intersections including traffic
counts at 10 of the intersections, full LOS analysis of four project
alternatives at all study intersections and freeway segments, analysis of
additional background condition, analysis of a background condition that
assumes historic occupancy of the mall, and attendance at 20 additional
project team meetings ($114,540)
$164,940
TOTAL CONTRACT (Existing Contract + Contract Amendment Request)
$919,245
Note: Subconsultant costs include a 10 percent administrative fee.
If this amendment is acceptable to you, written authorization or an amendment to our Purchase Order
(#2015-513) will serve as our binding legal agreement for the additional services described above
and our authorization to invoice for this additional work. Please contact me or Kristy Weis (408-
454-3428, kweis@davidjpowers.com) if you have any questions about this proposal or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
John Schwarz
Principal Project Manager/Vice President
(408) 454-3425
jschwarz@davidjpowers.com
Project # 15-033
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1871 The Alameda • Suite 200 • San José, CA 95126 • Tel: 408-248-3500 • Fax: 408-248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.com
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND DAVID J
POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC FOR THE CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FOR THE VALLCO SPECIFIC PLAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT, is entered into this 17th day of June, 2015, by and between
the CITY OF CUPERTINO, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and David J
Powers & Associates, Inc, a California Corporation whose address is 1871 The Alameda,
Suite 200, San Jose, California 95126, (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant")
(collectively referred to as the "Parties").
RECITALS:
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under
the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now
being conducted under the Constitution and the statutes of the State of California and the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
B. Consultant is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the
special services which will be required by this Agreement.
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background,
certificatiQn and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement on the
terms and conditions described herein.
D. · City and Consultant desire to enter into an agreement for environmental
review for the Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment project upon the terms and conditions
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:
I. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on June 17, 2015, and shall
terminate on December 31, 2016, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall perform each and every service set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
For tasks performed during the contract term, Consultant shall be compensated for ;f
services performed pursuant to this Agreement in a total amount not to exceed SEVEN /J J/ ,
HUNDRED AND FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND FIVE dollars 7 -
($754,305.00) based on the rates and terms set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached
hereto and.incorporated herein by this reference.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Consultant and City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of
this Agreement.
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5. STANDARD OF CARE
Consultant agrees to perform all services required by this Agreement in a manner
commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals in the San Francisco
Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified and experienced
personnel who are not employed by the City nor have any contractual relationship with
City.
6. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
City and Consultant intend that the relationship between them created by this
Agreement is that of an independent contractor. The manner and means of conducting the
work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are limited by statute,
rule or regulation and the express terms of this Agreement. No civil service status or
other right of employment will be acquired by viitue of Consultant's services. None of the
benefits provided by City to its employees, including but not limited to, unemployment
insurance, workers' compensation plans, vacation and sick leave are available from City
to Consultant, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state or
federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally associated
with an employer-employee relationship from any fees due Consultant. Payments of the
above items, if required, are the responsibility of Consultant.
7. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA)
Consultant assumes any and all responsibility for verifying the identity and
employment authorization of all of his/her employees performing work hereunder,
pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and regulations. Consultant
shall indemnify and hold City harmless from and against arty loss, damage, liability, costs
or expenses arising from any noncompliance of this provision by Consultant.
8. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consistent with City's policy prohibiting harassment and discrimination,
Consultant agrees that it shall not harass or discriminate against a job applicant, a City
employee, or a citizen by Consultant or Consultant's employee or subcontractor on the
basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, marital
status, pregnancy, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. Consultant
agrees that any and all violations of this provision shall constitute a material breach of
this Agreement.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
Standard Indemnification:
Consultant shall, to the fullest extent allowed by law and without limitation of the
provisions of this Agreement related to insurance, with respect to all services performed
in connection with the Agreement, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its
officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability,
claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against any of them, including
any injury to or death of any person or damage to prope1ty or other liability of any nature,
whether physical, emotional, consequential or otherwise, arising out, pertaining to, or
related to the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or Consultant's employees,
officers, officials, agents or independent contractors. Such costs and expenses shall
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include reasonable attorneys' fees of counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation. The acceptance of the Services by City shall not operate as a
waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section survive the
completion of the Services or termination of this Contract.
10. INSURANCE:
A. General Requirements. On or before the commencement of the tertn of this
Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with ce1iificates showing the type, amount,
class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage
in compliance with the requirements listed in Exhibit "B". Such certificates, which do not
limit Consultant's indenmification, shall also contain substantially the following
statement: "Should any of the above insurance covered by this certificate be canceled or
coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage shall
provide thi1iy (30) days' advance written notice to the City of Cupertino by ce1iified mail,
Attention: City Manager." Consultant shall maintain in force at all times during the
performance of this Agreement all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this
Agreement with an insurance company that is acceptable to City and licensed to do
insurance business in the State of California. Endorsements naming the City as additional
insured shall be submitted with the insurance certificates.
B. Subrogation Waiver. Consultant agrees that in the event of loss due to any
of the perils for which he/she has agreed to provide comprehensive general and
· automotive liability insurance, Consultant shall look solely to his/her insurance for
recovery. Consultant hereby grants to City, on behalf of any insurer providing
comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance to either Consultant or City
with respect to the services of Consultant herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation
which any such insurer of said Consultant may acquire against City by virtue of the
payment of any loss under such insurance.
C. Failure to secure or maintain insurance. If Consultant at any time during
the term hereof should fail to secure or maintain the foregoing insurance, City shall be
permitted to obtain such insurance in the Consultant's name or as an agent of the
Consultant and shall be compensated by the Consultant for the costs of the insurance
premiums at the maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written
notice is received that the premiums have not been paid.
D. Additional Insured. City, its City Council, boards and commissions,
officers, employees and volunteers shall be named as an additional insured under all
insurance coverages, except any professional liability insurance, required by this
Agreement. The naming of an additional insured shall not affect any recovery to which
such additional insured would be entitled under this policy if not named as such
additional insured. An additional insured named herein shall not be held liable for any
premium, deductible portion of any loss, or expense of any nature on this policy or any
extension thereof. Any other insurance held by an additional insured shall not be required
to contribute anything toward any loss or expense covered by the insurance provided by
this policy.
E. Sufficiency of Insurance. The insurance liniits required by City are not
represented as being sufficient to protect Consultant. Consultant is advised to confer with
Consultant's insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Consultant.
F. Maximum Coverage and Limits. It shall be a requirement under this
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Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the
specified minimum Insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to
the additional insured City. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall
be the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement, or the broader coverage
and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the
named insured, whichever is greater.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Consultant warrants that it presently has no interest, and will not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, that would conflict in any way with the
performance of this Agreement, and that it will not employ any person having such an
interest. Consultant agrees to advise City immediately if any conflict arises and
understands that it may be required to fill out a conflict of interest form if the services
provided under this Agreement require Consultant to make certain governmental
decisions or serve in a staff capacity as defined in Title 2, Division 6, Section 18700 of
the California Code of Regulations.
12. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS
Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement, or
any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior
written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without said consent shall be null and void,
and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by
reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for
money by Consultant from City under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company or other financial institution without prior written consent. Written notice of
such assignment shall be promptly furnished to City by Consultant.
The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner or joint
venturer or syndicate member or cotenant, if Consultant is a partnership or joint venture
or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant, shall
be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. Control means fifty percent (50%) or
more of the voting power of the corporation.
13. SUBCONTRACTOR APPROVAL
Unless prior written consent from City is obtained, only those people and
subcontractors whose names and resumes are attached to this Agreement shall by used in
the perfonnance of this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant employs subcontractors, such subcontractors shall be
required to furnish proof of workers' compensation insurance and shall also be required to
carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance in reasonable conformity to
the insurance carried by Consultant. In addition, any work or services subcontracted
hereunder shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement.
Consultant agrees to include with all subcontractors in their subcontract the same
requirements and provisions of this Agreement including the indenmity and insurance
requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the subcontractor's work.
Subcontractors hired by Consultant agree to be bound to Consultant and City in the same
manner and to the same extent as Consultant is bound to City under this Agreement.
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Subcontractor further agrees to include these · same prov1s10ns with any sub-
subcontractor. A copy of the Owner Contract Document Indemnity and Insurance
provisions will be furnished to the subcontractor upon request. Consultant shall require
all subcontractors to provide a valid ce1tificate of insurance and the required
endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any work and will
provide proof of compliance to City.
14. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Consultant, at his/her sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of
this Agreement, all appropriate pennits, certificates and licenses including, but not
limited to, a City Business License, that may be required in connection with the
perfonnance of services hereunder.
15. REPORTS
A. Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record and other
document, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Report", reproduced, prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement,
shall be the exclusive property of City. Consultant shall not copyright any Report
required by this Agreement and shall execute appropriate documents to assign to City the
copyright to Reports created pursuant to this Agreement. Any Report, infmmation and
data acquired or required by this Agreement shall become the property of City, and all
publication rights are reserved to City. Consultant may retain a copy of any report
furnished to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
B. All Reports prepared by Consultant may be used by City in execution or
implementation of: (1) The original Project for which Consultant was hired; (2)
Completion of the original Project by others; (3) Subsequent additions to the original
project; and/or ( 4) Other City projects as City deems appropriate.
C. Consultant shall, at such time and in such form as City may require,
furnish reports concerning the status of services required under this Agreement.
D. All Reports required to be provided by this Agreement shall be printed on
recycled paper. All Reports shall be copied on both sides of the paper except for one
original, which shall be single sided.
E. No Report, infmmation or other data given to or prepared or assembled by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available to any individual or
organization by Consultant without prior approval by City.
16. RECORDS
Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales,
costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that relate to the
performance of services under this Agreement, in sufficient detail to pe1mit an evaluation
of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant
shall provide free access to such books and records to the representatives of City or its
designees at all proper times, and gives City the right to examine and audit same, and to
make transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together
with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other documents and records and
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shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after Consultant receives final payment
from City for all services required under this agreement.
If supplemental examination or audit of the records is necessary due to concerns
raised by City's preliminary examination or audit of records, and the City's supplemental
examination or audit of the records discloses a failure to adhere to appropriate internal
financial controls, or other breach of contract or failure to act in good faith, then
Consultant shall reimburse City for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the
supplemental examination or audit.
17. NONAPPROPRIATION
This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Cupertino Municipal
Code and Agreement will terminate without any penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year
in the event that funds are not appropriated for the following fiscal year, or (b) at any
time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only appropriated for a portion of the
fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available. This Section shall take
precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term, condition, or
provision of this Agreement.
18. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
Consultant shall comply with the City's Environmentally Preferable Procurement
Policy whenever practicable in completing any work under this agreement, including but
not limited to:
• Using paper products made with recycled content and
recycled/remanufactured toner and inkjet cartridges;
• Printing with soy or low volatile organic compounds (VOC) inks;
• Using energy-star compliant equipment;
• Using cleansers and working with janitorial contractors to meet Green Seal's
Industrial and Institutional Cleaners Standard; and
• Ordering supplies electronically and practicing other internal waste reduction
and reuse protocols.
19. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement
shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered
personally or on the second business day after the deposit thereof in the United States
Mail, postage prepaid, registered or ce11ified, addressed as hereinafter provided.
All notices, demands, requests, or approvals shall be addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
City of Cupe11ino
10300 To!Te Ave.
Cupertino CA 95014
Attention: Aarti Shrivastava, Assistant City Manager
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TO CONSULTANT:
David J Powers & Associates, Inc.
John Schwarz, Principal Project Manager/Vice President
1871 The Alameda, Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95126
20. TERMINATION
In the event Consultant fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions hereof at
the time and in the manner required hereunder, Consultant shall be deemed in default in
the performance of this Agreement. If Consultant fails to cure the default within the time
specified and according to the requirements set forth in City's written notice of default,
and in addition to any other remedy available to the City by law, the City Manager may
terminate the Agreement by giving Consultant written notice thereof, which shall be
effective immediately. The City Manager shall also have the option, at its sole discretion
and without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) calendar days' prior
written notice to Consultant as provided herein. Upon receipt of any notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately discontinue perfonnance.
City shall pay Consultant for services satisfactorily performed up to the effective
date of termination. If the termination if for cause, City may deduct from such payment
the amount of actual damage, if any, sustained by City due to Consultant's failure to
perform its material obligations under this Agreement. Upon termination, Consultant
shall immediately deliver to the City any and all copies of studies, sketches, drawings,
computations, and other material or products, whether or not completed, prepared by
Consultant or given to Consultant, in connection with this Agreement. Such materials
shall become the property of City.
21. COMPLIANCE
Consultant shall comply with all state or federal laws and all ordinances, rules,
policies and regulations enacted or issued by City.
22. CONFLICT OF LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of the State
of California excepting any choice of law rules which may direct the application of laws
of another jurisdiction. The Agreement and obligations of the parties are subject to all
valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction over this
Agreement (or the successors of those authorities). Any suits brought pursuant to this
Agreement shall be filed with the Superior Court of the County of Santa Clara, State of
California.
23. ADVERTISEMENT
Consultant shall not post, exhibit, display or allow to be posted, exhibited,
displayed any signs, advertising, show bills, lithographs, posters or cards of any kind
pe1taining to the services perfonned under this Agreement unless prior written approval
has been secured from City to do otherwise.
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24. WAIVER
A waiver by City of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained
herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different
character.
25. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of eve1y kind or
nature whatsoever between the Parties, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements
of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied
covenant shall be held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Agreement
will be effective only by written execution signed by both City and Consultant.
26. AUTHORITY
The individual(s) executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have
the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
27. INSERTED PROVISIONS
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the Agreement shall
be deemed to be enacted herein, and the Agreement shall be read and enforced as though
each were included herein. If through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not
inserted or is not correctly inserted, the Agreement shall be amended to make such
insertion on application by either party.
28. CAPTIONS AND TERMS
The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of the
Agreement and in no way affect, limit or amplify the terms or provisions of this
Agreement. All unchecked boxes do not apply to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed.
CONSULTANT
David J Powers & Associates, Inc.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
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council Authoiization June 16, 2015
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Exhibits:
Exhibit "A"-Scope of Services, Schedule of Performance and Compensation
Exhibit "B" -Insurance Requirements and Proof of Insurance
EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
PO #2015-513
Contract Amount $754,305.00
Account number:
100-71-702-900-939
Total: $754,305.00
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CONTRACT Exhibit B
Insurance Requirements and Proof of Insurance
Proof of insurance coverage described below is attached to this Exhibit, with City named as
additional insured.
Consultant shall maintain the following minimum insurance coverage:
A. COVERAGE:
(1) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory coverage as required by the State of California.
(2) Liability:
Commercial general liability coverage in the following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury: $500,000 each occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate -all other
Property Damage: $100,000 each occurrence
$250,000 aggregate
If submitted, combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in the amounts
of $1,000,000 will be considered equivalent to the required minimum limits
shown above.
(3) Automotive:
Comprehensive automotive liability coverage in the following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury: $500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage: $100,000 each occurrence
or
Combined Single Limit: $500,000 each occurrence
(4) Professional Liability
Professional liability insurance which includes coverage for the professional acts, errors
and omissions of Consultant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.
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June 9, 2015
Piu Ghosh, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupe1tino, CA 95014
RE: Valko Specific Plan Redevelopment Project -CEQA Proposal
Dear Ms. Ghosh:
David Powers & Associates (DJP&A) is pleased to offer this scope of work to complete California
Enviromnental Quality Act (CEQA) enviromnental review for the proposed Vallco Redevelopment
project.
The approximately 58-acre project site is located on the west and east sides of Wolfe Road north of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and south oflnterstate 280 (I-280) in northeast Cupertino. The applicant
(Sand Hill Property Company) proposes to redevelop the site with a mix of residential, retail, and
office uses. The project will also include above-and below-grade parking.
Based on a review of the General Plan Update scenarios for the Vallco Shopping District and the
scale of the project, we expect that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be required. The
attached scope of work describes the main issues to be evaluated in the EIR, and the estiniated cost
and schedule for completion of the EIR.
Our experience preparing CEQA documents for numerous projects throughout the Bay Area and
specifically in Cupertino allows us to provide superior service and project management for the City.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this proposed scope of work
or if there is any additional infonnation you need. Thank you for contacting us, and we look forward
to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
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John Schwarz
Principal Project Manager\Vice President
Project # 15-033
David J, Polvers & Associates, Inc.
1871 The Alameda• Suite 200 •San Jose, CA 95126 •Tel (408) 248-3500 •Fax (408 248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.com
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Scope of Work to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report
Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment Project
The following Scope of Work to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for
the proposed Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment Project (project) is based upon a review of
information provided by the City of Cupertino, a site visit, and DJP&A's past experience with
projects of similar magnitude throughout Santa Clara County.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The approximately 58-acre project site consists of 15 parcels (APNs 316-20-080, -081, -082, -088, -
092, -094, -095, -099, -100, -101, -103, -104, -105, -106, and-107), located on the west and east
sides of Wolfe Road north of Stevens Creek Boulevard and south of I-280 in northeast Cupertino.
The project site is developed with a regional shopping center, including a cinema, a gym, bowling
alley, restaurants including one with banquet facilities, and parking areas. The project site also
includes an approved, but not yet constructed hotel (APN 316-20-092).
The site is smrnunded by residential, commercial and retail uses, and I-280. The project site is
currently identified as the Val/co Shopping District Special Area in the City's Community Vision
2040. A large portion of the site is zoned Planned Development-Regional Shopping Center and the
rest is zoned Planned Development-General Commercial.
A Specific Plan for the 58-acre site is currently under development. The applicant (Sand Hill
Property Company) proposes to redevelop a large portion of the site (51 acres of the 58 acres) with
residential, retail, office uses, and parks and plazas. It is assumed that the existing cinema, gym,
bowling alley uses and potentially the ice skating rink will be maintained on-site or included in the
project in another format. The remaining 7 acres that are not in the control of the applicant include
an approved, but not yet constructed Hyatt Hotel (APN 316-20-092) and a paved parking lot (APN
316-20-088). The project will also include new above and below grade parking.
It is our understanding that a Specific Plan will be prepared for the site that will be used to define the
project description for the CEQA document. In order to assist the City and the applicant in defining
the project, DJP&A proposes to include an initial task in our scope in addition to the preparation of
the CEQA document.
SCOPE OF WORK
The following scope of work was prepared based upon a review of the project information provided,
a site visit, consultation with appropriate technical experts, and DJP&A's past experience with
projects of similar magnitude.
David J, PO'\.Vers & Associates Inc.
1871 The Alatneda •Suite 200 •San Jose, CA 95126 •Tel (408) 248-3500 •Fax (408 248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.co1n
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Defining the Project
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DJP&A will provide environmental support and will advise the City and the project team during the
initial project definition phase, in order to streamline the environmental documentation process.
DJP&A will coordinate with the project team and the City on the development of the Vallco Specific
Plan and the project description, and will work to identify any environmental issues that may have an
effect on the proposed land use and site plan.
This work will also include coordination with our subconsultants to begin their technical analyses for
the BIR, as appropriate. This scope includes our attendance at weekly meetings with the City staff
and project team.
Task2: Administrative Draft Em
A critical step in the environmental review process is to ensure, at the earliest time possible, that all
team members understand the project and are in agreement about the scope of the work. To
accomplish this goal, DJP&A proposes the following subtasks described below.
BIR Kick-off Meeting
At the initiation of the BIR process, DJP&A will attend an BIR kick-off meeting with City
Staff and the project team (as appropriate) to discuss the project and key environmental
issues, and to confmn the technical approach. The list of required project data/information
required to prepare the BIR (see list at end of this scope) will also be reviewed at the kick-off
meeting.
Scope Refinement and Data Collection
DJP&A will refine the BIR scope if needed, based on the work completed in Task 1, as well
as the City's feedback and kick-off meeting discussion. As pmt of this subtask, DJP&A will
ensure that all information required to complete the technical reports and BIR has been
obtained and/or requested.
Process: EIR initiation-4 Kick-offmeeting-4 Scope refinement and update list of information
required
Deliverables: .,, An electronic copy of the revised EIR scope (ifrequired) .,, An electronic copy of an updated list of required project information (if different
from list at the end of this proposal)
Once the BIR kick-off and scope refinement is complete, we will complete the BIR project
description and Notice of Preparation. These subtasks are described below.
David J. Powers & Associates Inc.
1871 The Almneda •Suite 200 •San Jose, CA 95126 •Tel (408) 248-3500 •Fax (408 248-9641 • www.davidjpowers.com
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Project Description
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Based on the proposed Specific Plan 1 provided by the City, DJP&A will draft a detailed
description of the proposed project, including the physical characteristics (maximum office
and retail square footage, residential units, maximum building height, setbacks, grading and
drainage, landscaping and hardscape, circulation, etc.) of the proposed development. The
draft project description will be submitted to the City for review and comment. Based on
comments received, DJP&A will finalize the project description.
Process: Draft project description --+ City review--+ finalize project description
Deliverables: .,. An electronic copy of the draft project description .,. An electronic copy of the final project description
Notice of Preparation and EIR Scoping Meeting
After finalizing the project description, DJP&A will prepare the EIR Notice of Preparation
(NOP), which will alert the public that an EIR will be prepared for the project. DJP&A will
prepare the NOP, in accordance with the CEQA and City of Cupertino guidelines. The NOP
will include a brief project description, project location map, and an overview of the
anticipated enviromnental impacts. DJP&A will submit a draft NOP to the City for review
and comment. Based on comments received, DJP&A will finalize the NOP and provide it to
the City for public circulation. DJP&A will submit the NOP to the State Clearinghouse for
distribution. The text of the EIR will incorporate significant and relevant issues raised in the
responses to the NOP received during its 30-day circulation period.
It is anticipated that the City will hold a public scoping meeting for this project. DJP&A will
attend and can assist with preparing materials and/or presenting an overview of the EIR
process and issues to he analyzed at this meeting.
Process: Draft NOP·-4 City Review -4 Finalize NOP, NOP Circulates -4 EIR Scoping Meeting
-4NOP Circulation Ends
Deliverables: .,. An electronic copy of the draft NOP .,. An electronic copy of the final NOP .,. Presentation and handouts for EIR scoping meeting
Preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR
DJP&A will then prepare an Administrative Draft EIR (ADEIR). The EIR will tier off the
City's General Plan Amendment EIR. The ADEIR will include an introduction, summary,
1 This scope assumes that the EIR will evaluate the proposed Vallco Specific Plan Redevelopment project in its
entirety and that the analysis of impacts by phases of development will not be required. If the City or applicant
desires to have the Elll identify impacts and 1nitigation 1neasures by phases, additional budget would be required.
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description of the project, environmental setting, in-depth discussion of possible
environmental impacts, and identification of mitigation measures to reduce impacts.
Cumulative impacts, alternatives to the project, and other sections required by the CEQA
Guidelines will also be included. The main sections of the EIR are described below.
Introduction
The introduction to the EIR will provide a general overview of the CEQA process and
describe the public participation process and opportunities for input. It will also contain an
outline of the contents of the EIR.
EIRSummary
A summary of the EIR will be prepared which will include a brief description of the proposed
project. The summary will be prepared in tabular form and will identify the impacts of the
project and proposed mitigation measures. The summary will also describe the project
alternatives discussed in the EIR, and address any known areas of public controversy.
Project Description
The project description prepared previously will be included in the EIR. The project
description section will also include a list of the project objectives, necessary discretionary
actions, and decision-making agencies. Maps and graphics will be provided to illustrate the
text.
Consistency with Plans and Policies
Consistency with Plans and Policies will be incorporated into the individual sections of the
EIR. These sections will discuss whether or not the proposed project is consistent with
applicable plans and policies, such as general plans, specific plans and other regional and
state plans. Particular attention will be given to inconsistencies; with plans designed to
protect the environment, if any are identified. These sections will analyze whether such
inconsistencies might result in significant adverse environmental effects.
Existing Setting, Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The EIR will provide: I) a detailed description of the existing project setting, based on
conditions that exist at the time the NOP is released; 2) impacts that may result from the
proposed project; and 3) feasible mitigation measures to avoid or reduce the impacts to a less
than significant level. The EIR discussion will reflect information from technical analyses
prepared by DJP&A'ssubconsultants, as well as information provided by the project
applicant and City Staff. The primary issues anticipated in the EIR are described below. The
project information required to complete the EIR is listed at the end of this scope proposal.
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The primary issues to be discussed will include:
• aesthetics and visual resources
• air quality
• biological resources
• cultural resources
• geology and soils
• greenhouse gas emissions
• hazardous materials
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hydrology and water quality
land use
noise and vibration
transportation
urban decay
utilities and service systems
water supply
The scope of work proposed for these issues is described below.
Aesthetics and Visual Resources
The EIR will describe the existing visual character of the site and surrounding area and the
change in visual character with proposed development. The change in visual character
resulting will be described based upon photo-simulations of the project prepared by the
project applicant. The EIR will include a discussion on whether the aesthetic impacts could
be considered impacts on the environment and if the project would qualify for an exemption
under SB 743 with regard to aesthetic impacts.
Accurately scaled photo-simulations of the development, as seen from the on-site and off-site
vantage points will be prepared. Square One Productions, under contract to DJP&A, will
complete a peer review of up to eight photo-simulations and provide any necessary
recommendations to the applicant produced images. This scope assumes that the applicant
will provide Square One Productions with a scaled computer model or other graphic
illustrations to use in reviewing the photo-simulations.
Air Quality
A Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC) Assessment is required for the proposed project. The TAC
Assessment will evaluate construction activities by predicting construction period emissions
and the associated health risk impacts to nearby sensitive receptors. Construction emissions
will be predicted using the latest version of the CalEEMod model and construction phasing.
The project is near residences, so a screening level community risk assessment will be also be
required. The cancer risks associated with modeled construction period diesel particulate
matter concentrations will be computed following Bay Area Air Quality Management
District (BAAQMD) risk management policy guidance. The risks will be compared against
BAAQMD CEQA thresholds. Impacts to sensitive receptors on the site from criteria
pollutants will be evaluated in accordance with BAAQMD. Appropriate setbacks between
sources of air pollution or mitigation measures will be assessed using guidance provided by
the BAAQMD and the California Air Resources Board. Both project-level and cumulative
source impacts will be addressed. Mitigation measures that represent "Best Management
Practices" to control dust or particulate matter emissions will be described. In addition, other
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measures that may be necessary to reduce construction exhaust emissions or cancer risks will
be identified in the report and in the EIR.
It is DJP&A's understanding that the required air quality assessments will be prepared under
contract to the applicant and provided to DJP&A. Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., under contract
to DJP&A, will prepare a peer review memorandum of the provided air quality assessments.
Biological Resources
The project site is developed and contains ornamental trees and associated landscaping. The
EIR will describe tbe type, size, health and condition of on-site trees, based upon an arborist
survey and report provided to DJP&A by the City of Cupertino and/or project applicant. The
EIR will describe the proposed project landscaping and replacement trees. Mitigation
measures will be identified for trees to be removed. The arborist report, prepared by the
applicant's team, if not already reviewed by the City's consulting arborist, will be peer
reviewed by Hortscience under contract to DJP&A.
The EIR will describe the potential for the project to result in impacts to sensitive wildlife
species, including migratory birds. Mitigation measures will be identified, as necessary, to
reduce biological impacts to a less than significant level.
Cultural Resources
The site is designated a City of Cupertino Community Landmark (Cultural Resource Site 68)
in the City's Community Vision 2040, tbis designation does not, however, qualify as a
historic resource under CEQA.
The buildings on tbe project site were constructed in the mid-l 970s and are not considered to
be historic resources. There is a potential for unknown buried cnltural resources to be found
during ground disturbance related to the undergronnd parking garages. Holman &
Associates, under contract to DJP&A, will prepare a literature search and records review at
the Northwest Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System
to identify all cultural resources and relevant studies near the project area. Mitigation
measures will be identified, as necessary, to reduce cultural resources impacts to a less than
significant level.
Geology and Soils
The EIR will describe the existing soils and geological hazards on and nearby the site, based
upon a geotechnical report prepared by the applicant's team and provided to DJP&A by the
City of Cupertino. The geotechnical report will be peer reviewed by Cotton Shires &
Associates, under contract to DJP&A.
The EIR will describe the potential for the project to result in geologic impacts. Mitigation
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measures will be identified, as necessary, to reduce geologic impacts to a less than significant
level.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The EIR will describe the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impacts from the project and
discuss the project's consistency with the City's General Plan and the City's Climate Action
Plan. It is assumed that the CalEEMod model will be used to predict GHG emissions from
the project. In addition, project-specific inputs will be included to account for energy usage,
water consumption, solid waste generation and vegetation plantings. The per capita GHG
emissions will be computed based on the project GHG emissions and the estimated number
of new residences and workers. The modeling will assume that the project will be consistent
with the City's Climate Action Plan, and therefore, include some level of Transportation
Demand Management program trips reduction.
It is DJP&A's understanding that the above described GHG assessment will be prepared
under contract to the applicant and provided to DJP&A. Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., under
contract to DJP&A, will prepare a peer review memorandum of the provided GHG
assessment.
Hazardous Materials
The EIR will evaluate the potential for hazardous materials contamination on and near the
project site which could be affected by demolition, site grading and excavation or impact
workers or future residents at the site, based upon multiple Phase I Enviromnental Site
Assessments (ESA) to be provided to DJP&A by the City of Cupertino. The ESAs will
include a review of public databases and historic uses that could involve the use or disposal
of hazardous materials. Project-specific mitigation measures will be identified in the EIR,
based on the provided assessment, as appropriate.
The above described ESAs (up to 8 separate reports) will be peer reviewed by Cornerstone
Earth Group under contract to DJP&A. Cornerstone Earth Group will prepare a peer review
memorandum of the ESAs. Cornerstone Earth Group staff participation at one project
meeting with project staff and/or City of Cupertino staff in connection with the project is also
included in this scope of work.
Hydrology and Water Oualitv
The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard zone. The EIR will describe the
change in site drainage and hydrological conditions resulting from the project, in accordance
with the City of Cupertino's stormwater ordinances. It is assumed that the project engineer
will provide DJP&A with the stormwater quality/retention plan for the project site. Any
improvements required to drain the site will be identified in the EIR, and mitigation and
avoidance measures for significant impacts will be discussed, as appropriate. The potential
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for the project to result in off-site impacts associated with stormwater drainage will also be
described.
Policies and requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (Construction General
Permit), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (C.3 Provisions) require that
mitigation for water quality impacts associated with new development and construction be
addressed as part of the environmental review process. This scope assumes the project
engineer will calculate the runoff from the proposed development and its effect on the City
and Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) storm drain systems, or new facilities, if
necessary. Identification of best management practices will be based upon a drainage plan
for the proposed project, prepared under separate contract by the project civil engineer and
provided to DJP&A. Impacts to water resources and mitigation measures will be described,
as necessary, to reduce all impacts to a less than significant level.
Land Use
The project site is developed with a regional shopping center including a cinema, a gym,
bowling alley, restaurants, a banquet facility, and parking areas. The project site also
includes an approved, but not yet constructed hotel (APN 316-20-092) and a paved parking
lot parcel. The EIR will describe the historic and current land uses on the site and in the
project area, and will describe the current General Plan and zoning designations of the site.
The project site is currently identified as the Vallco Shopping District Special Area in the
City's Community Vision 2040. A large portion of the site is zoned Planned Development-
Regional Shopping Center and the rest is zoned Planned Development-General Commercial.
The EIR will identify any land use impacts and conflicts that could result to the project from
nearby land uses, as well as impacts upon nearby land uses resulting from the project.
Mitigation and avoidance measures will be identified, as necessary, for significant land use
impacts.
Noise and Vibration
The predominant noise sonrces in the project vicinity include traffic on I-280, Stevens Creek
Blvd, and Wolfe Road. The BIR will address the potential construction and operational
noise impacts from the proposed project, based on a noise study to be completed by
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., under contract to DJP&A. The environmental noise and
vibration assessment for the project will: measure ambient noise levels at the project site,
calculate future noise and vibration levels resulting from the construction of the project,
calculate noise levels generated from the operation of the project at nearby residential
receivers, evaluate future noise levels with respect to the noise and land use compatibility
standards in the General Plan, and identify mitigation measures, as applicable, to reduce
potentially significant noise impacts to less than significant levels.
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. staff participation at two project meetings, and up to two public
hearings, if needed, with project staff and/or City of Cupertino staff in connection with the
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The EIR will describe the traffic and circulation impacts resulting from the proposed project.
A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) in accordance with the City of Cupertino, the Santa
Clara Valley Transportation Authority's (VTA) TIA guidelines, and the congestion
management agency for Santa Clara County will be prepared by Fehr & Peers
Transportation Consultants, under contract to DJP&A, refer to the attached Fehr & Peers
TIA scope (attached to tl1is scope of work). The TIA will follow the most recently adopted
VTA analysis guidelines (dated October 2014) as well as the methodology outlined in the
newly adopted Cupertino General Plan (Community Vision 2040).
The City will comply with VT A guidelines and analyze the CMP intersections based on
VT A's TIA Guidelines. The operations of the intersections will be evaluated during the
weekday morning (AM) and weekday evening (PM) peak hours for the six scenarios.
Freeway segments will also be evaluated. Forty intersections and up to 30 freeway segments
on I-280 and ten freeway segments on State Route (SR) 85 are proposed for analysis, refer to
the attached TIA scope. Freeway segments will be analyzed following the VTA guidelines
under the Existing and Existing Plus Project scenarios.
Fehr & Peers will create a VISSIM microsinmlation model to evaluate operations for
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and vehicles in the project area, refer to the attached TIA
scope for additional details. The EIR will also describe the existing access and circulation
conditions near the site. The EIR will describe traffic impacts and will identify any
mitigation measures, as appropriate.
Construction traffic impacts will be evaluated using the estimated number of trucks and
construction workers that will be on site on a given day and the rerouting of traffic that may
occur with road detours or staging. Construction parking will also be evaluated based on the
number of workers and construction phasing. It is assumed that construction activity
information will be provided by the project applicant. The construction traffic will also take
into account other construction activity occurring in the area. If constmction impacts are
identified, mitigation measures such as a construction traffic management plan will be listed
and will ultimately include truck routes and construction hours.
The proposed parking supply will be evaluated in comparison to City Code requirements.
The projected demand will be evaluated using ITE rates and shared parking, where
appropriate. The potential for parking demand spillover to adjacent streets will be evaluated.
The EIR will also consider whether the parking impacts should be considered impact to the
environment and ifthe project would qualify for an exemption under SB 743 with regard to
parking impacts.
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Fehr & Peers will calculate vehicle miles of travel (VMT) using the VTA model and
Household Survey Data for the following conditions: 1) Cumulative and 2) Cumulative Plus
Project. Based on the information developed, average trip length per capita from the project
site will be calculated. Fehr & Peers will discuss with City of Cupertino staff the appropriate
thresholds to assess the significance of the VMT information in light of the draft CEQA
guidelines that are being considered.
Fehr & Peers will review the TOM program being developed by the project applicant to
evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed TDM measures and expected TDM reductions
goals. Fehr & Peers will use their TDM+ tool to estimate the TDM reductions that could be
achieved from the proposed office developments. This task includes up to 20 hours to review
the proposed TDM program.
Fehr & Peers staff participation at 20 conference calls, six in-person project meetings, two
study sessions, and two public hearings with project staff and/or City of Cupertino staff in
connection with the project is also included in this scope of work.
Urban Decay
The EIR will discuss the potential for whether or not adverse physical impacts are likely to
result from economic impacts of the proposed project on existing and future competitive
commercial facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1513l(a). This section will be
based on available information and information provided by the City.
Utilities and Service Systems
The EIR will include a discussion of water, storm water, wastewater and solid waste and how
the project will affect these utilities. The EIR discussion of the project's potential impact on
the City's wastewater systems will be based on a sewer capacity study to be completed by
Schaaf & Wheeler, under contract to DJP&A. The study will include a hydraulic model and
capacity analysis of the existiug sanitary sewer conveyance system downstream of the
proposed project site, within the Cupertino Sanitary District(CSD) service area. The
capacity analysis will be based upon existing and proposed land use at the development site,
in addition to off-site sewer flows provided by others. The project's contribution to sewer
flows will be identified, and any resulting impacts and mitigation measures will be described.
This scope of work assumes the following for the sewer capacity study:
The sanitary sewer system reach requiring modeling is located along N. Wolfe Road and
Homestead Road, from Stevens Creek Boulevard to Lawrence Expressway.
Downstream receiving interceptor mains, outside the CSD service area, that convey
sewage to both the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility and the Donald M.
Somers Water Pollution Control Plant (Sunnyvale) are adequately sized to convey
existing flows and proposed new flows from Cupertino Square, and therefore does not
require modeling.
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The City and/or CSD has background planning data that is available for use as part of the
capacity study; and includes the items listed above.
Schaaf & Wheeler will also provide an analysis of the feasibility and sizing of a recycled
water main extension to the project site. The potential recycled water demand for the project
site and hydraulics of a new main extension to determine required sizing to provide adequate
capacity and pressure to the project site will be calculated as part of this analysis.
Schaaf & Wheeler staff participation on one conference call meeting with project staff and/or
City of Cupertino staff in connection with the project is also included in this scope of work.
Water Supply
The EJR will also include an evaluation of the project's water demands based on a Water
Supply Assessment in accordance with SB 610 prepared by Yarne & Associates under
contact to Cal Water, the site's water provider.
Cumulative
The EIR will include a discussion of cumulative impacts from the project in combination
with other past, pending, and reasonably foreseeable future development in the area, in
conformance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15130. This list of projects will be based upon
information available from the City and neighboring jurisdictions. The EIR will analyze and
describe the significant cumulative impacts to which the project would contribute, based on a
list of pending projects to be provided by the City of Cupertino. Based upon existing
information, it is anticipated that this discussion will focus mainly on transportation, air
quality, noise, utilities and service systems, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Alternatives
The EIR will evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project, based on the results of the
enviromnental analysis. The alternatives discussion will focus on those alternatives that
could feasibly accomplish most of the basic purposes of the project and could avoid or
substantially lessen one or more of the significant enviromnental effects (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15126.6). DJP&A will coordinate with the City staff to identify the alternatives to be
analyzed in the EIR; however, it is currently anticipated that the alternatives to be evaluated
in the EIR could include the following:
1. No Project Alternative;
2. Reduced Scale Alternative(s);
3. Design Alternative;
4. Enviromnentally Superior Alternative (to be chosen from one of the above).
This section will evaluate the impacts of each alternative, as required by CEQA (Guidelines
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Section 15126.6) and based on the "rule ofreason." The alternatives discussion will describe
the environmental impacts and benefits of the alternatives, compared with the proposed
project. In accordance with CEQA, the EIR will identify an environmentally superior
alternative from the alternatives described, based on the number and degree of a.ssociated
environmental impacts.
Other Required Sections
The above discussions identify and highlight the major issues and subject areas to be
addressed in the EIR. The EIR will also evaluate the project's impacts on geology, energy,
public services and recreation, and population and housing. Mitigation measures to avoid or
reduce impacts to a less than significant level will be identified, as necessary.
The BIR will also include other sections required by the CEQA Guidelines, including Table
of Contents or Index, Significant Unavoidable Impacts, References and Organizations and
Persons Consulted, EIR Preparers and Lead Agency, and appendices, which will include
copies of technical reports.
Upon completion of the ADBIR, DJP&A will submit up to 5 copies of the ADEIR to City
Staff for review and comment. An electronic copy of the AD BIR text will be emailed to the
City to facilitate and convey City comments/edits.
Process: Obtain necessary project infonnation and technical reports from
applicant/City--> Complete technical reports--; Prepare ADEIR--; Submit
ADEIR to City for review
Deliverables: ./ Up to 5 hard copies of the ADEIR (with electronic copies of the technical
appendices/rep01ts)
./ An electronic copy of the ADEIR text to facilitate tracking of City
comments/edits
Task3: Draft EIR and Notice of Completion
The subtasks involved with this task include preparing the Draft EIR and Notice of Completion, and
attending a public hearing during the review period for the Draft BIR. These subtasks are described
below.
DraftEIR
DJP&A will revise the ADEIR, based upon the comments and revisions received from City
Staff and prepare a 2nd ADEIR and then a "Screencheck." The 2nd ADEIR and the
Screencheck Draft EIR will be submitted in an electronic format to the City Staff for review
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and final approval. Upon approval by City Staff, the final document will constitute the Draft
EIR, and DJP&A will provide copies of the Draft EIR to the City for public distribution.
This proposal includes providing the City with up to 30 hard copies and 5 CDs of the Draft
EIR for public distribution, a PDF of the document for posting on the City's website, as well
as 15 hardcopies of the executive summary and 15 CDs of entire document for submittal to
the State Clearinghouse. If additional hard copies are requested they can be provided for a
per copy rate of $7 5.
Process: Revise ADEIR, submit 2"' ADEIR, revise and submit Screencheck to City for review -->
City review --> Finalize and print Draft EIR
Deliverables: ,/ An electronic copy of the Screencheck Draft EIR to facilitate tracking of City
comments/edits
,/ Up to 30 hard copies and 20 CDs of the Draft EIR
,/ A PDF of the Draft EIR on CD for posting on the City's website
,/ 15 hardcopies of the executive summary and 15 CDs of the entire EIR for submittal
to the State Clearinghouse.
Notice of Completion
DJP&A will prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC), in accordance with the CEQA and
City of Cupertino guidelines. The NOC will include a brief description of the project, the
project location, and will state where copies of the Draft EIR are available for review. The
public review period will also be noted. DJP&A will submit an electronic draft of the NOC
to the City for review and comment. DJP&A will revise and finalize the NOC based on City
comments.
DJP&A will transmit the NOC and required copies of the EIR to the State Clearinghouse on
behalf of the City.
Process: Draft NOC and submit to City for review --> City review--> Revise and finalize NOC
and provide to City and SCH
Deliverables: ,/ An electronic copy of the draft NOC to facilitate tracking of City comments/edits
,/ An electronic copy of the final NOC
Task4: Fina!EIR
The subtasks involved with this task are preparing the Final BIR/Responses to Comments and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), compiling information in the EIR for the
City to use in preparation of the Findings, preparing the Notice of Determination (NOD). These
subtasks are described below.
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Final BIR/Responses to Comments
Upon conclusion of the Draft EIR 45-day circulation period, DJP&A will prepare the Final
EIR. In conformance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15132, the Final EIR will consist of the
following items:
Revisions to the Draft BIR text, as necessary;
List of individuals and agencies commenting on the DEIR;
Responses to comments received on the DEIR, as directed by the City Staff,
Copies of letters or records of verbal comments received on the DEIR; and
Summary records of public hearings, if requested.
All responses to written comments will be answered in accordance with the CEQA
Guidelines (Section 15088). This proposal includes 200 hours ofDJP&A staff time to
respond to comments on the Draft EIR and prepare the Final BIR. This scope assumes that
no comments are received that require additional technical analysis. If additional time or
technical analysis is required to respond to the comments, it can be provided as an extra work
task, on a time and materials basis, in accordance with the charge rates outlined at the end of
this scope.
Up to five hard copies and an electronic version of the administrative version of the Final
EIR will be submitted to the City for review. The Final EIR will be revised per the
comments received, and a "Screencheck" Final EIR will be prepared and submitted
electronically to the City for review. Once the City approves the "Screencheck" Final BIR,
DJP&A will reproduce up to 30 hard copies of the Final EIR and deliver to the City for
distribution. A copy of the Final EIR will also be provided to the City in PDF format for
posting on the City's website.
Process: Receive conunents on Draft EIR from City -4 Prepare Administrative Draft Final EIR
and submit to City for review --7 City review --7 Revise document and submit
Screencheck Final ·EIR to City for review --7 City review --7 Revise, finalize, and print
Final EIR
Deliverables: .,/ Up to five (5) hard copies of the Administrative Draft Final EIR
.,/ An electronic copy of the Administrative Draft Final EIR text to facilitate tracking of
City comments/edits
.,/ An electronic copy of the Screencheck Final EIR texUo facilitate tracking of City
comments/edits
.,/ Up to 30 hard copies of the Final EIR
.,/ A PDF of the Final EIR on CD for posting on the City's website
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
As required by CEQA, DJP&A will prepare a draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP) for the project. The MMRP will identify the mitigation measures required
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for all significant impacts, responsible implementation entity, monitoring schedule, and
enforcement or monitoring agency. DJP&A will submit an electronic copy of the draft
MMRP to the City prior to the BRC Meeting.
Process: Draft MMRP and submit to City for use
Deliverables: ./ An electronic copy of the draft MMRP
Findings
Although we are not attorneys and do not prepare legal findings, DJP&A will assist City
Staff and the City Attorney in compiling information from the BIR for findings required
under CBQA Guidelines Section 15091, ifrequested to do so.
Process: Compile and submit information from the BIR for findings to City for use
Deliverables: ./ An electronic copy of BIR information for findings
Notice of Determination
DJP&A will prepare a Notice of Determination (NOD), in accordance with the CBQA and
City of Cupertino guidelines. The NOD will include the project name (including State
Clearinghouse identification number), project location, brief project description, lead agency
and date of project approval, determination of the project's environmental effects, statement
that the BIR was prepared and certified in accordance with CBQA, mitigation measures and
conditions of approval, statement that the MMRP was adopted, a statement whether
overriding considerations were adopted, and the address of where the Final BIR and record of
project approval may be examined.
DJP&A will submit an electronic copy of the draft NOD for the City's review. Based on
comments received from the City, DJP&A will revise and finalize the NOD. DJP&A will
file the final NOD along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and
County filing fees at the State Clearinghouse and County Clerk.
Process: Draft NOD and submit to City for review -+ City review -+Revise, finalize, and file
NOD at SCH
Deliverables: ,/ An electronic copy of the draft NOD
,/ An electronic copy of the final NOD and filing fee for CDFW and County
Integrated EIR
After completion of the Final BIR, a 'clean' version of the entire BIR will be prepared and
provided to the City. This version will incorporate all corrections and changes made as a
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result of comments received in a Final Integrated version of the EIR. One hard copy and one
electronic version will be provided. If additional hard copies are requested they can be
provided for a per copy rate of $75.
Process: Prepare and submit Integrated EIR for City use
Deliverables: ./ A hard copy and electronic copy of Integrated EIR
Task5: Meetings/Public Hearings. Project Management & Coordination
These subtasks includes DJP&A time for meetings, public hearings, and coordination with the
project team. The number of meetings are estimated to occur over an 18 month period, from March
2015 throngh August 2016. These subtasks are described below.
Project Team Meetings
It is assmned that DJP&A will participate in weekly project team meetings for the duration of
the work. This task also includes meeting preparation time and travel time.
Process: Coordinate with City in preparation for meetings --+Attend and participate as needed at
project team meetings
Deliverables: ./ An electronic copy ofupdated project status and schedule, as needed
Communication and Administration Coordination
This scope includes DJP&A time for regular communication between DJP&A's in-house
staff, our subconsultants and City Staff for project management, administration, ongoing
project updates, etc.
Also, as part of this task, DJP&A will maintain files in a manner consistent with creating the
"CEQA Administrative Record." DJP&A will provide the City with the appropriate files and
documents on a CD at the completion of the CEQA environmental process.
Process: Compile and submit CEQA Administrative Record from the EIR for City use
Deliverables: ./ CD of CEQA Administrative Record
Public Meetings and Hearings
This task includes DJP&A time for two individuals from DJP&A to attend up to seven public
meetings or hearings during the 18 month period. This task assumes up to 8 hours per public
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meeting and includes meeting preparation time and travel time. The DJP&A Project
Manager or Principal will be available to describe the environmental review process,
summarize the environmental issues, and respond to questions about the environmental
document at hearings. If requested, additional hearings/meetings will be attended on a time
and materials basis in accordance with the attached charge rates.
Process: Coordinate with City in preparation of hearings--> Attend and participate as needed at
hearings
Deliverables: ,( Presentation 1nateria~s for hearings (PowerPoint slides, poster boards, etc.)
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PROJECT INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PREP ARE EIR
Our proposal is based on the assumption that DJP&A will receive the project details listed below
concurrent with the EIR Project Description in order to maintain the optimum schedule outlined
below. Delays in receiving any of the information listed below will result in at least day for day
delays to the overall project schedule.
Plans (in PDF)
o Site plan, Landscape plan
o Utility Plan/Drainage/Grading plans
o Conceptual Building Elevations
o Engineering survey
o Building materials palette
Project Detail
o Visual Renderings including high
resolution files of baseline
photography, Photosimulations, and
vantage point locations in the form of
arrows on a map
o Written description of Specific Plan and specific development project, including maximum
square footage of all uses and maximum building height, setbacks, etc.
o City and Applicant project objectives
o Any proposed street dedication or ROW improvements (including sidewalks)
o Details on project construction (total duration, estimated maximum depth of excavation, cut
and fill amounts, etc.)
o Proposed construction phasing, overall duration
o List of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and LID treatment proposed to conform to
Provisions C.3 of the NPDES permit
o Square footage/area of pervious and impervious surfaces on-site pre-and post-project
construction
o Sanitary sewer infrastructure data including: Pipe diameter, rim and invert elevations of
manholes/pipes for reach of sewer system needing to be modeled
o Sanitary sewer flow rates for off-site flows: Upstream flows for the required flow conditions
(e.g. Peak Dry Weather, Peak Wet Weather, etc), downstream flows for the required flow
conditions
o Sanitary sewer generation rates: To be used to calculate on-site development sewer flows,
unit rates to be based on dwelling unit for residential, per square foot for commercial/retail
and restaurant.
o Sanitary sewer peaking factors: Established peaking factors for peak dry weather and peak
wet weather flow conditions.
Technical Studies
The following studies can be received four weeks after receipt of the EIR Project Description without
substantial schedule delays.
o Air Quality/GHG Assessment
o Arborist Survey and Summary Report
o School Capacity Study
o Preliminary Geotechnical Report
D Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments completed within 180
days of the initiation of environmental
review
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COST ESTIMATE
Based on our understanding of the project and technical reports that will be made available to
DJP&A, the cost for preparation of the EIR is estimated not to exceed $754,305, based upon the
breakdown below.
All costs will be charged on a time and materials basis, commensurate with work completed, in
accordance with the attached breakdown and charge rates. IfDJP&A does not need all the time that
has been budgeted (e.g., the second round of peer review is not required), we will only bill for the
time actually spent completing the work.
This scope is valid for 90 days and assumes that no issues that arise will require auy additional
technical analysis or documentation. In the event that additional technical analysis is required, we
can complete that work on a time and materials basis, upon your authorization. Project description
changes after our notice to proceed is received may have schedule and budget implications.
David J. Powers & Associates, Inc.
• In-House Staff Time $ 331,730
• Reimbursable expenses* (printing, mileage, CDs, etc.) $ 11,430
Subtotal DJP&A: $ 343,160
Subconsultants*
• Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. (Geotechnical Peer Review) $ 5,750
• Cornerstone Earth Group (Hazardous Materials Peer Review) $ 6,124
• Fehr & Peers (Transportation Impact Analysis) $ 256,795
• Holman & Associates (Cultural Resources Assessment) $ 2,875
• Hortscience (Arborist Report Peer Review) $ 2,244
• Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. (Air Quality/GHG Peer Review) $ 4,313
• Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. (Noise and Vibration Assessment) $ 31,165
• Schaaf & Wheeler (Sewer and Recycled Water Capacity Study) $ 44,436
• Square One Productions (Visual Renderings Peer Review) $ 9,488
Suhconsultant Total: $ 363,190
TOTAL $ 706,350
Fehr & Peers Optional Tasks*
• Saturday Intersection Analysis (TIA Task 3.1) $ 15,479
• Project Phasing Analysis (TIA Task 7.1) $ 7,946
• Stevens Creek Boulevard VIS SIM (TIA Task 9.1) $ 16,480
• TDM Analysis (TIA Task 15 .1) $ 8,050
Fehr & Peers Optional Tasks Total: $ 47,955
TOTAL WITH OPTIONAL TASKS $ 754,305
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DJP&A proposes the following optimum schedule for preparation of the EIR for the Vall co
Development project in Cupertino. DJP&A can commit to maintaining the schedule in the areas
which are within our control. Completion of the EIR, as described in this schedule on the following
page, is based upon receipt of all necessary project information on schedule. Delays in receiving
requested information or responses by others will result in at least day-for-day delays in the overall
schedule.
The schedule assumes that the project description will not substantially change once we receive a
notice to proceed, and that no comments are received during the circulation of the EIR that require
additional technical studies.
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EIR Schedule
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Defining the Project (Specific Plan) ~~ ,-•~--'-"---'-~
EIR Kick-off Meeting B
EIR Project Description and NOP Completed
30-day NOP Publlc Review Period
Public Scoping Meeting
EIRTechnlcal Reports and Peer Reviews Completed
Administrative Draft EIR Completed
1st and 2nd ADEIR City Review and Revisions
Revision of Screencheck/Preparation of DEIR/NOC
45-day DEIR Public Review Period
Administrative Draft FEIR Completed
ADEIR/Screencheck ADFEIR City Review and Revisions
Revision of Screencheck/Preparation of FEIR
10-day FEIR Public Review Period
MMRP and NOD Drafted
Planning Commission Hearing
City Councll Hearing
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Duration (Weeks)
Task 1: Defining the Project
(Specific Plan)
Task 4: Administrative Draft EIR Task 3: Revision of Screencheck/Preparation of Draft EIR and II Task 4: Final EIR
Notice of Completion Public Review
• Task 5: Public Hearings
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A -DJP&A Charge Rate Schedule
ATTACHMENT B -Transportation Impact Analysis Scope of Work
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Charge Rate Schedule2
SENIOR PRINCIPAL $ 255.00PERHOUR
PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER $ 225.00PERHOUR
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST $ 200.00 PER HOUR
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER $ 180.00 PER HOUR
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST $165.00PERHOUR
PROJECT MANAGER $ 155.00 PER HOUR
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER $140.00PERHOUR
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER $115.00PERHOUR
RESEARCHER $ 100.00 PER HOUR
DRAFTSPERSON/GRAPHIC ARTIST $ 90.00 PER HOUR
DOCUMENT PROCESSOR/QUALITY CONTROL $ 90.00 PER HOUR
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER $ 90.00 PER HOUR
OFFICE SUPPORT $ 75.00 PER HOUR
MATERIALS, OUTSIDE SERVICES AND SUBCONSULTANTS INCLUDE A 15%
ADMINISTRATION FEE.
MILEAGE WILL BE CHARGED PER THE CURRENT IRS STANDARD MILEAGE RATE AT
THE TIME COSTS OCCUR.
SUBJECT TO REVISION DECEMBER 31, 2015
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accordance with normal company billing procedures. The cost esthnate prepared for this project does not include special
accounting or bookkeeping procedures, nor does it include preparation of extraordinary or unique statetnents or invoices. If a
special invoice or accounting process is requested, the service can be provided on a ti1ne and n1aterials basis.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Transportation Impact Analysis for the Valko Mall Redevelopment Project in
Cupertino, California
(June 8, 2015)
The approximately 58-acre project site is located near the intersection of Vallco Parkway and
Wolfe Road in Cupertino, California. The project site is generally bounded by I-280 to the north,
Perimeter Road to the east and west, and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the south. As currently
proposed, the project would redevelop the existing shopping mall with 2.0 million square feet of
office uses, 600,000 s.f. of commercial uses, and 800 housing units.
The purpose of this transportation impact analysis (TIA) is to identify potentially significant
adverse impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding transportation system and to
recommend mitigation measures, if needed. The impacts will be evaluated following guidelines of
the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the congestion
management agency for Santa Clara County. This TIA will follow the most recently adopted VTA
Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (October 2014).
ANAL.YSJS CONTEXT
In December 2014 Cupertino's City Council adopted its Community Vision 2040, which amended
the City's General Plan. In response to Senate Bill (SB) 743, which requires alternatives to
automobile level of service (LOS) for evaluating transportation impacts, the updated General Plan
no longer includes a LOS standard for intersection operations. Rather, the Mobility Element of the
Community Vision 2040 includes guidance to balance the needs of all modes of transportation
through measures such as vehicles miles traveled (VMT) and multi-modal analysis methods.
Although SB 743 has been adopted at the State level, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
does not anticipate releasing guidelines on how to implement it until late 2015 or early 2016;
therefore the City is applying a hybrid approach that maintains the previous level of service
standard thresholds for City intersections, while also providing a more focused analysis on transit,
bicycle, and pedestrian access.
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The scope outlined below includes our approach to conduct the TIA.
Analysis Locations
Based on our preliminary assessment, the following intersections and freeway segments are
proposed for the LOS analysis. The study locations will be finalized in Task 1 below.
CMP Study Intersections:
Intersections where the project is anticipated to add more than ten trips per lane were selected
for analysis, which include:
1. Stevens Creek Boulevard I SR 85 Ramps (south)
2. Stevens Creek Boulevard I SR 85 Ramps (north)
3. Stevens Creek Boulevard I Stelling Road
4. De Anza Boulevard I I-280 Ramps (north)
5. De Anza Boulevard/ I-280 Ramps (south)
6. De Anza Boulevard I Stevens Creek Boulevard
7. De Anza Boulevard I Bollinger Road
8. De Anza Boulevard I SR 85 Ramps (north)
9. De Anza Boulevard I SR 85 Ramps (south)
10. Wolfe Road I El Camino Real
11. Wolfe Road I Fremont Avenue
12. Wolfe Road I I-280 Ramps (north)
13. Wolfe Road I I-280 Ramps (south)
14. Wolfe Road I Stevens Creek Boulevard
15. Lawrence Expressway I Homestead Road
16. Stevens Creek Boulevard/ Calvert Drive/ I-280 Ramps (west)
17. Stevens Creek Boulevard I I-280 Ramps (east)
18. Stevens Creek Boulevard I Lawrence Expressway Ramps (west)
19. Stevens Creek Boulevard I Lawrence Expressway Ramps (east)
20. Lawrence Expressway/ I-280 Southbound Ramps
21. Lawrence Expressway I Bollinger Road
City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County Intersections:
Additional City and County intersections that would be most directly affected by project traffic
were selected for analysis. These include:
22. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Torre Avenue-Vista Drive
23. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Blaney Avenue
24. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Portal Avenue
25. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Perimeter Road
26. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Finch Avenue
27. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Tantau Avenue
28. Wolfe Road/Homestead Road
29. Wolfe Road/Apple Campus 2 Driveway
30. Wolfe Road/Pruneridge Avenue
31. Wolfe RoadNallco Parkway
32. Miller Avenue/Calle De Barcelona
33. Miller Avenue/Phil Lane
34. Miller Avenue/Bollinger Road
35. Tantau Avenue/Homestead Road
36. Tantau Avenue/Pruneridge Avenue
37. Tantau AvenueNallco Parkway
38. Lawrence Expressway/Pruneridge Avenue
39. Lawrence Expressway/Mitty Way
40. Lawrence Expressway/Doyle Road
CMP Freeway Segments:
Per VTA TIA Guidelines, freeway segments where the project is anticipated to add more than one
percent of the segment's capacity will be selected for analysis. This scope of work includes the
analysis of up to 30 freeway segments on 1-280 and ten freeway segments on State Route (SR) 85.
Analysis Scenarios
The operations of the intersections will be evaluated during the weekday morning (AM) and
weekday evening (PM) peak hours for the following scenarios:
Scenario 1:
Scenario 2:
Existing Conditions -Existing volumes obtained from counts.
Existing Plus Project Conditions -Scenario 1 volumes plus traffic generated by
the proposed project.
Scenario 3:
Scenario 4:
Scenario 5:
Scenario 6:
Background Conditions -Existing volumes plus traffic from "approved but not yet
built" and "not occupied" developments in the area and their required
transportation system requirements.
Background Plus Project Conditions -Scenario 3 volumes plus traffic generated
by the proposed project.
Cumulative No Project Conditions -Background No Project volumes (Scenario 3)
plus traffic generated by pending developments in the area and growth. Traffic
projections for this scenario may be tiered off the General Plan analysis.
Cumulative Plus Project Conditions -Scenario 5 volumes plus traffic generated by
the proposed project.
Per VTA guidelines, a transit vehicle delay analysis will be conducted for Existing Plus Project
conditions and project impacts on bicycle and pedestrian facilities will also be addressed. Fehr &
Peers will complete the following tasks to evaluate the transportation impacts of the proposed
project.
Task l -Prepare Initial Trip Generation Estimations and Finalize Scope of Work
Under this task, we will develop initial project trip generation estimates. While standard !TE rates
are used to estimate project trips for some projects, VTA's TIA Guidelines specifically state that
this may not be the most appropriate method for estimating project trips and that the lead
agency should consider using alternative methods in the following four cases:
• When /TE data is insufficient (e.g. small sample size, not statistically valid);
• When a project's specific land use is not covered by the !TE manual or is known to show
trip generation characteristics that differ from the categories covered in the !TE manual;
• When the land use context, such as high-density infill or development adjacent to
transit, is not addressed by the !TE manual;
• When the project includes a mix of land uses (mixed-use development type).
The Vallco Redevelopment Project meets both of the last two criteria outlined above. Alternative
methods to !TE identified by VTA include the NCHRP 8-51 method, which is integrated into our
MXD+ tool, which will be used in the estimation of project trip generation. Fehr & Peers'
MainStreet tool (asap.fehrandpeers.com/mainstreet), utilizes the MXD+ platform, which has been
acknowledged by VTA as an appropriate tool to quantify trip generation of mixed-use
developments.
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Once estimates of vehicle trip generation have been developed, the directions of approach and
departure will be estimated based on the locations of complementary land uses, existing travel
patterns in the area, and previous studies conducted in the area. The project vehicle trip
generation estimates, distribution pattern, and assignments will be refined to respond to
comments received from City staff. The VTA Auto Trip Reduction Statement (Appendix C in the
VTA TIA Guidelines) will be completed and provided as an attachment to the transportation study.
Task 2 -Data Collection
We have already collected most necessary intersection count data under a separate contract
directly with the City, with the exception of the following five locations:
22. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Torre Avenue-Vista Drive
24. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Portal Avenue
25. Stevens Creek Boulevard/Perimeter Road
32. Miller Avenue/Calle De Barcelona
33. Miller Avenue/Phil Lane
As part of this task, we will collect existing AM (7:00 to 10:00 AM) and PM (4:00 to 7:00 PM) peak
period intersection counts (including pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular turning movement
volumes) prior to Memorial Day (May 25th, 2015) when many area schools begin to have irregular
schedules due to upcoming summer breaks.
Task 3 -Evaluate Existing Conditions
We will use the level of service (LOS) method approved by VTA, which is currently based on the
2000 Highway Capacity Manual, to analyze the study intersections and freeway segments.
Operations of the study intersections will be evaluated for mid-week AM and PM peak hour with
level of service calculations using TRAFFIX analysis software.
Existing freeway segment operations will be obtained from the most recent CMP monitoring
report.
Optional Task 3.1: Evaluate Saturday Intersection Operations
Saturday peak hour analysis is not included in our initial scope of work, since only the retail uses
would primarily add trips to the roadway network (i.e. office and housing uses have relatively low
Saturday peak hour trip generation rates). Additionally, the surrounding roadway network
generally has greater excess capacity on weekends to accommodate retail traffic. As an optional
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task, Fehr & Peers can conduct a focused analysis of weekend operations along Wolfe Road
(Homestead Road to Stevens Creek Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Boulevard (Perimeter Road to
Lawrence Expressway) using TRAFFIX analysis software for the "No Project" and "Plus Project"
scenarios under Existing and Background Conditions. This task would require additional data
collection to capture existing weekend peak period traffic volumes.
Task 4 -Evaluate Existing Plus Project Conditions
The project trip generation estimates, distribution pattern, and assignments developed in Task 1
will be refined to respond to comments received from City staff. Project trips will be added to the
existing traffic volumes developed in Task 2 to represent Existing Plus Project Conditions.
Calculations will be conducted to estimate the LOS of the study intersections during the AM and
PM peak hours with completion of the proposed project. AM and PM peak hour freeway segment
level of service calculations will be evaluated following VTA guidelines. Additionally, a left-turn
queuing evaluation will be conducted for intersections where the project is adding considerable
left-turn volumes during the AM and PM peak hours. (The fee is based on ev~luating up to ten
left-turn movements.)
Task 5 -Evaluate Background Conditions
Traffic projections for approved developments will be obtained from their respective T!As (to be
provided by City staff) or estimated using !TE trip generation rates to account for local growth in
the area. These projections will be added to the existing volumes to estimate traffic volumes for
Background Conditions. Planned and funded roadway and intersection improvements associated
with the approved projects will be included in the analysis. AM and PM peak hour intersection
level of service calculations will be conducted to evaluate the operating levels of the key
intersections.
AM and PM peak hour freeway segment level of service calculations will be evaluated as
described in Task 6. This scope of work assumes that VTA will provide Fehr & Peers Year 2020
model projections for the study freeway segments. Alternatively if VTA is not able to provide 2020
freeway volumes, Fehr & Peers will use available data to develop a growth factor to apply to the
existing freeway volumes obtained from the most recent CMP monitoring report.
Task 6 -Evaluate Background Plus Project Conditions
The project trip estimates developed in Task 1 will be added to the background traffic volumes
developed in Task 5 to represent Background Plus Project Conditions. Calculations will be
conducted to estimate the LOS of the study intersections during the AM and PM peak hours after
completion of the proposed project. Additionally, a left-turn queuing evaluation will be
conducted.
Under Background Conditions, traffic impacts on CMP freeway segments in Santa Clara County
will be identified when the addition of traffic causes a freeway segment's volume-to-capacity
(V/C) ratio to exceed one (1.0) and the proposed project increases traffic demand on that
segment by an amount equal to one percent or more of the segment capacity.
Task 7 -Evaluate Cumulative Conditions
The trip generation estimates developed in Task 1 will be compared to the level of trip generation
assumed for the site in the newly adopted General Plan. This information will allow for an
evaluation of General Plan Consistency as part of the Environmental Impact Report. We will use
the traffic projections developed for the General Plan to develop Cumulative No Project
intersection turning movement volume projections. The General Plan trip estimates for the site
will be subtracted from project trip estimates developed in Task 1 and added to the Cumulative
No Project volumes to represent Cumulative Plus Project Conditions. Calculations will be
conducted to estimate the LOS of the study intersections during the AM and PM peak hours with
and without completion of the proposed project.
Under Cumulative Conditions, traffic impacts on CMP freeway segments in Santa Clara County will
be identified per the methodology described in Task 6. This scope of work assumes that VTA will
provide Fehr & Peers Year 2040 model projects for the study freeway segments.
Optional Task 7.1: Evaluate Project Phasing
As an optional task, we will evaluate up to three additional cumulative scenarios that estimate
project buildout in phases. For example, if the project is built in two phases, a Cumulative with
Phase I Conditions and a Cumulative with Phase I and Phase II conditions can be conducted.
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Task 8 -Identify Significant Impacts and Recommend Mitigation Measures
The results of the level of service calculations for Existing Conditions could be compared to the
results for Existing Plus Project Conditions to identify project impacts under CEQA at the key
locations. Similarly, the results of the level of service calculations for Background and Cumulative
Plus Project Conditions will be compared to the results for the appropriate No Project Conditions
to identify project impacts under City and CMP guidelines. Additionally, we will evaluate impact
thresholds related to possible project phasing at up to six intersections under all three analysis
scenarios. The impact threshold evaluation will include determining the trip generation threshold
at which point impacts are triggered. This information can be used by the City and project
applicant to determine possible phasing of the redevelopment project.
Mitigation measures will be identified for locations with impacts. These will include capacity
enhancement such as lan·e additions and lane reassignment. Modifications to intersection
operations, including changes to signal phasing and timing will also be considered. If more
substantial capacity enhancements are needed, they will be identified, and the project's fair share
contribution (in terms of peak hour traffic volumes) will be calculated. Measures to reduce the
project's traffic demand, such as through Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures
will also be identified.
The effect of the project (or identified mitigation measures) on transit and bicycle and pedestrian
facilities will be evaluated in terms of conflicts with existing or planned facilities or creation of
hazardous conditions for bicyclists or pedestrians.
Additionally, project impacts to transit capacity will be evaluated by comparing the projected
ridership to the capacities of the VTA bus routes near the site. Transit vehicle delay will be
evaluated.
Task 9 -Conduct Focused Corridor Analysis and Evaluate Site Access
To effectively evaluate access to the site and balance the needs of all modes (pedestrians,
bicyclists, transit users, and vehicles), Fehr & Peers will create a VISSIM microsimulation model to
evaluate operations of the Wolf~ Road corridor between the Homestead Road and Stevens Creek
Boulevard and the Vallco Parkway corridor between Wolfe Road and Tantau Avenue under
Background plus Project Conditions. We will update the VISSIM model created for the Apple
Campus 2 project by incorporating the Background Plus Project volumes developed in Task 6,
plus the approved lane geometries and proposed signal timings along Wolfe Road. We will use
the model to evaluate roadway operations, to assess the effects of the proposed driveways on
Wolfe Road and Vallco Parkway, and to identify improvements to reduce congestions and
bottlenecks. Improvements may include signal timing and phasing changes, added lanes, lane
reassignments, turn pocket extensions and other geometric changes.
Using the results from the VISS!M model and the most recent site plan, we will conduct a site
access and circulation assessment to ensure safe and efficient circulation of vehicles, including
delivery vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians around the Project site and on the roadways adjacent
to the Project site, including:
• Site access and interface with roadway network
• Delivery vehicle access/circulation and loading zone design
• Parking garage access and circulation
• Emergency vehicle access and circulation
• Vehicular circulation and roadway sizing within the site
• Pedestrian access and circulation within and adjacent to the site
• Bicycle access and circulation within and adjacent to the site
• Transit access to the site
• Pedestrian access to and from transit stops
This assessment will be conducted for one site plan. Evaluation of additional project
plans/permutations will be conducted as an additional service on a time and materials basis.
Ootional Task 9.1: Conduct Corridor Analvsis along Stevens Creek Boulevard
As an optional task we will expand the study area for the corridor analysis to include the Stevens
Creek Boulevard between Perimeter Road and Lawrence Expressway. The estimated cost for this
optional task, assuming the same analysis parameters as outlined in Task 9, is $15,000.
Task 10-Evaluate Ramp Queueing
As part of this task, we will evaluate queuing at the on-and off-ramps at the 1-280/Wolfe Road
and 1-280/Lawrence Expressway interchanges due to the added traffic from the Project.
Specifically, we will compare the queue results to the available ramp storage capacity under all
three plus Project analysis scenarios.
Within the study area freeway on-ramps are equipped with ramp meters. The on-ramp analysis
will conducted using basic ramp-metering analysis principals and existing ramp-metering plans
from Caltrans. The off-ramp queues will be evaluated using ramp-terminal intersection queue
estimates from the intersection LOS calculations (using TRAFFIX 8.0 software package).
Task 11 -Evaluate Parking Supply
The proposed parking supply will be evaluated in comparison to City Code requirements. The
projected demand will be evaluated using !TE rates and shared parking, where apporpriate. The
potential for parking demand spillover to adjacent streets and neighborhoods will be evaluated.
Task 12 -Estimate VMT
Fehr & Peers will prepare an estimate of the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to the project for
use in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimation and in response to SB 743. We will develop
the average trip lengths based on a select zone analysis from the City of Cupertino travel demand
model. The VMT estimates will be prepared in 5 mile per hour speed bins. These estimates would
be used by another consultant to estimate GHG emissions.
Task 13 -Conduct Neighborhood Intrusion Analysis
The proposed project has the potential to add traffic to the residential streets in adjacent
neighborhoods, including the area north of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Blaney Avenue and
Wolfe Road as well as Miller Avenue just south of Stevens Creek Boulevard. The amount of project
traffic potentially added to these areas and measures to reduce it will be addressed in the TIA.
Task 14 -Evaluate Construction Traffic
Construction traffic impacts will be evaluated using the estimated number of trucks and
construction workers that will be on site on a given day and the rerouting of traffic that may occur
with road detours or staging. Construction parking will also be evaluated based on the number of
workers and construction phasing. It is assumed that construction activity information will be
provided by the project sponsor. The construction traffic will also take into account other
construction activity occurring in the area. If construction impacts are identified, mitigation
measures such as a construction traffic management plan will be listed and will ultimately include
truck routes and construction hours. This task includes up to 40 staff hours to evaluate potential
construction traffic impacts.
Task 15 -Review Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
We will review the TDM program being developed by the project applicant to evaluate the
reasonableness of the proposed TDM measures and expected TDM reductions goals. We will use
our TDM+ tool to estimate the TDM reductions that could be achieved from the proposed office
developments. This task includes up to 20 hours to review the proposed TDM program.
Ootional Task 15.1: Evaluate Effects of TD/VJ Program
If the proposed TDM program proposes greater reductions than accounted for in Project's trip
generation estimates in Task 1, we can evaluate the effect of those trip reductions on the
significant impacts and mitigation measures at intersections and freeway segments.
Task 16 -Prepare Documentation
We will document our findings in a report that will include text, graphics, and tables to describe
study analysis methods and results, the potential transportation impacts of the proposed project,
and corresponding mitigation measures. We will submit the Administrative Draft TIA in electronic
format for review by the City and David J. Powers and Associates (DJP). This scope assumes up to
40 staff hours to respond to all comments on the Administrative Draft TIA report and preparing
the DraftTIA.
Fehr & Peers will submit the Draft TIA in electronic format for review by the City, VTA, DJP, and
other agencies as applicable. This proposal assumes up to 20 staff hours to respond to comments
on the Draft TIA report. Once the comments have been incorporated, we will produce a Final TIA
and submit an electronic for inclusion in the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
This proposal assumes up to 40 staff hours to respond to agency and public comments on the
Draft EIR. Comments requiring additional technical analysis or additional staff time beyond the
number of hours budgeted will be considered additional services and will only be conducted
upon written authorization and billed on a time-and-materials basis.
Task 17 -Attend Meetings
The scope of work includes attendance at one kick-off meeting, 20 conference calls, six in-person
project meetings, two study sessions, and two public hearings. Attendance at additional
conference calls, meetings, or public hearings will be conducted upon receipt of written
authorization and billed on a time-and-materials basis.
Additional Services
The scope of work has been tailored to meet the specific requirements of this project. However,
during the course of the study, additional services may be required. Additional services that are
beyond the scope of this study include, but are not limited to, conducting more than five AM and
PM peak period intersection counts, evaluating additional study locations or project descriptions,
preparing conceptual designs of mitigation measures, responding to comments requiring more
than the designated hours, and attending more than one kick-off meeting, 20 conference calls, six
project meetings, two study sessions, and two public hearings. Fehr & Peers will conduct
additional services only upon receipt of written authorization.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CUPERTINO AND DAVID J POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC FOR THE CEOA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE V ALLCO SPECIFIC PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
This First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Cupertino and David J
Powers & Associates, for reference dated June 17, 2015, is by and between the CITY OF
CUPERTINO, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and David J Powers & Associates a
California Corporation ("Consultant") whose address is 1871 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose,
California 95126, and is made with reference to the following:
RECITALS:
A. On September 21, 2015, an agreement was entered into by and between City and
Consultant (hereinafter "Agreement") for the CEQA environmental review for the Valko
specific plan redevelopment project.
B. City and Consultant desire to modify the Agreement on the terms and conditions
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between and undersigned parties as
follows:
1. Paragraph 9 of the Agreement is modified to read as follows:
Standard Indemnification:
Consultant shall, to the fullest extent allowed by law and without limitation of the provisions of
this Agreement related to insurance, with respect to all services performed in connection with the
Agreement, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, agents,
employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action
or demands whatsoever against any of them, including any injury to or death of any person or
damage to property or other liability of any nature, whether physical, emotional, consequential or
otherwise, arising out, pertaining to, or related to the negligent performance of this Agreement
by Consultant or Consultant's employees, officers, officials, agents or independent contractors.
Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees of counsel of City's choice,
expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The acceptance of the Services by City shall
not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section survive the
completion of the Services or termination of this Contract.
2. Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and covenants set forth in the
Agreement shall remain the same and shall be in fu II force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this modification of
Agreement to be executed.
CONSULTANT
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1202 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/3/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Amendment to increase City funding for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
(Attachment A) with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) for their Landscape Conversion
Rebate Program (Program)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Memorandum of Understanding
B - Draft Resolution
C - October 30, 2015 District Press Release
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Amendment to increase City funding for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
(Attachment A)with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District)for their Landscape
Conversion Rebate Program (Program)
Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No.15-104 amending Approved FY 15/16
Operating Budget (Attachment B)and Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the MOU with the District in an increased amount of up to $115,000 to supplement the
District’s Program for the benefit of Cupertino residents and businesses
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3354 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Amendment to increase City funding for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
(Attachment A) with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) for their Landscape
Conversion Rebate Program (Program).
Recommended Action
Staff recommends Council adopt a draft Resolution amending Approved FY 15/16
Operating Budget (Attachment B) and Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the MOU with the District in an increased amount of up to $115,000 to
supplement the District’s Program for the benefit of Cupertino residents and
businesses.
Description
At its June 16, 2015 meeting, the City Council directed staff to amend the FY15/16
budget by making available up to $75,000 for Cupertino residents and businesses who
participate in the District’s Program.
The Program is designed to assist homeowners and commercial, industrial and
institutional property owners to increase efficiency in outdoor water use by offering
$2.00 per square foot for converting water intensive landscaping to qualifying low-
water landscaping. City funding has allowed an additional $1 per square foot to be
added to the District’s incentive for the first 1,000 square feet for residential sites and for
the first 10,000 square feet for non-residential sites.
At the beginning of the current four-year drought in 2011, the District funded its
Program at $700,000. Interest has been high, with the District supporting the
replacement of 160,000 square feet and 1.1M square feet of turf, respectively, in 2013
and 2014. To expand participation further, the District increased funding in 2015 to $6.5
million. Due to unprecedented interest this year, the District allocated an additional
$4.6M on October 27, 2015, in order to fund the rebate applications received through
October.
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Until additional District funding is allocated, the District is no longer scheduling pre-
inspection visits and all new applications are being placed on a wait list until more
funding is made available—which is not anticipated until at least July 1, 2016.
Attachment C is the October 30th District press release regarding the Program.
According to the District, 78 Cupertino property owners have received supplemented
rebates of $3 per square foot, with an average City contribution per rebate of $684.
Another 50 property owners are in the queue and have been advised by the District that
they may receive up to $3.00 per square foot, rather than the District’s rebate of $2.00
per square foot, if the City approves additional funding for the program.
The $75,000 to augment the District’s Program for Cupertino property owners has been
fully expended. Approval of this request to add $40,000 to the Program will insure that
50 property owners in the queue will receive the same level of rebate as those
completed earlier in the year. Cupertino’s potential funding needed to fund a FY16/17
Program will be evaluated as the District secures additional funding.
Other agencies that have collaborated with the District for similar Programs include:
City of Palo Alto
City of Morgan Hill
City of Santa Clara
City of Sunnyvale
City of San Jose
To date, only the Cities of San Jose and Cupertino have run out of funds. The City of
San Jose is likely to add additional funds.
Sustainability Impact
Actions taken to conserve water across the City’s municipal portfolio directly
implement Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan Measure M-F-7: Conserve Water through
Efficient Landscaping and enable the City to advance its emissions reduction goals
arising from onsite water use. Further, these visible actions showcase the City’s
commitment to protecting this diminishing non -renewable resource with the goal of
spurring similar water conservation action across the community.
Fiscal Impact
The Draft Resolution will amend and add to the approved FY15/16 Operating Budget in
an amount not to exceed $40,000 for additional funding to supplement the District’s
Program. Funding will be limited to the $75,000 previously authorized plus the $40,000
recommended for a total amount up to $115,000. The additional $40,000 will be added
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to the FY 15/16 Operating Budget Account 100-80-800 900-990 (Public Works
Administration).
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Prepared by: Roger Lee, Assistant Director, Public Works and Erin Cooke, Assistant to
the City Manager & Sustainability Manager
Reviewed by: Timm Borden, Director of Public Works
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A - Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for a
Landscape Rebate Program dated June 16, 2015 with Resolution 15-057
B - Draft Resolution
C - October 30, 2015 District Press Release
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND THE
CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR A LANDSCAPECONVERSION REBATE
PROGRAM
This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) between the Santa Clara Valley
Water District, an Independent special district created by the California Legislature
(hereinafter referred to as WATER DISTRICT) and the·City of Cupertino (hereinafter referred
to as CUPERTINO) sets forth the respective roles of the WATER DISTRICT and CUPERTIN O
in regard to the WATER DISTRICT'S WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE
CONVERSION REBATE PROGRAM (hereinafter referred to as PROGRAM) is made and
entered into this Junelb~2o.is.
RECITALS
· WHEREAS the PROGRAM involves providing Water Conservation Landscape Conversion
Rebates for properties located within CUPERTINO's jurisdictiOn; and
WHEREAS the PROGRAM includes the Landscape Conversion Rebat~ Program for Water
Eff.icient Landscape Conversions; and
· WHEREAS the PROGRAM is an appropriate measµre for the Best Ma.nagement Practices
addressed in the California Urban Water Conservation Co'lincil's MOU regarding Urban
Water Conservation in California; and ·
WHEREAS the WATER DISTRICT has established the PROGRAM, in part, .to provide
financial incentive to remove existing turf lawns; and
WHEREAS CUPERTINO wishes to participa te in the PROGRAM and provide additional
incentives for Cupertino residents to remove existing lawns.
NOW,. THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations of the parties
expressed in this MOU, WATER DISTRICT and CUPERTINO agree as follows:
1. WATER DISTRICT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
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a) Admihistrat:ion of the PROGRAM, which administration shall include the creation of the
PROGRAM brochures and applications.
b) Collection and analysis of data to determine water savings ..
c) Administration of all PROGRAM funds including, but not limited to:
• Processing the payment of the· amounts set forth in 2.b. below, to eligible
persons residing in CUPERTINO ("ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS). This supplemental
rebate amount shall be in addition to the customary amounts paid by the
WATER DISTRICT for the PROGRAM.
• Payment of standard PROGRAM amounts to ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS within
8·12 weeks of receipt of CUPERTINO residential applicant's request.
d) Invoicing CUPERTINO, on a quarterly basis.
e) Work cooperatively with CUPERTINO in appropriately advertising the PROGRAM to
targeted customers.
2. CUPERTINO'S RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Work cooperatively with WATER DISTRICT in appropriately advertising the PROGRAM
to the targeted customers.
b) CUPERTINO must pay WATER DISTRICT as set forth below for each activity performed
by the WATER DISTRICT in the CUPERTINO service area:
• Up to $1 .00 per each square foot of turf removed per qualified resid ential I commercial
rebate limited to a maximum amount of $1,000 per residential site and $10,000 per
commercial site, as per the District's Landscape Rebate Program requirements.
c) CUPERTINO's obligation to pay for the PROGRAM activities is capped at a total
maximum of $75,000 .
d) Make payment to WATER DISTRICT within 60 days of receipt of Invoice from WATER
DISTRICT .
3. HOLD HAR1\1LESS AND LIABILITY
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Each Party ("Indemnifying Party") agrees to indemnify, defend at its own expense, including
attorneys' fees, and hold harmiess the other Party ("Indemnified Party") from and against all
claims, costs, penalties, causes of action, demands, losses and liability of any nature
whatsoever, including but not limited to liability for bodily injury, sickness, disease or death,
property damage (including loss of use) or violation of law,_ caused by or arising out of or
related to the negligence, or willful misconduct of that Indemnifying Party, its officers or
employees, or any other agent acting pursuant to this MOU. ·
4. DOCUMENT REVIEW
WATER DISTRICT and CUPERTINO will, upon reasonable advance written notice, make
available for inspection to the other party records, books and other docum.ents relating to the
PROGRAMS.
5. TERM
The term of the MOU is from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, or until funds are depleted,
whichever occurs first. The term of the MOU may be extended by mutual consent of the
Parties. This MOU shall be contingent upon approval of program funding each fiscal year by
both the WATER DISTRICT'S Chief Executive Officer and by CUPERTINO.
6. NOTICE
Any notice, payment, credit or instrument,required or permitted to be given hereunder shall
be deemed received upon personal delivery or five (5) days after deposit in any United States
mail depository, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party for whom intended; or
on the same day as a facsimile transmission is sent as long as original is placed in the mail on
the same day.
If to WATER DISTRICT:
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5760 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 96118
Attn: Conse rvation Programs
If to CUPERTINO:
Public Works Department
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Attn: Environmental Programs
Either party may change such address by notice given to the other party as provided in this
Section 6.
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7. AMENDMENTS
The MOU may only be amended by written agreement executed by both parties.
8. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party is allowed to assign, sublet, or transfer this MOU or any of the rights or
interests in this MOU without the written consent of the 'other party.
9. SEVERABILITY
The partial or total invalidity of one or more parts of this MOU will not affect the intent or
validity or remaining parts of this MOU.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This MOU is a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes must be
interpreted in accordance with such laws.
11. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This MOU may b e terminated by either party hereto for any reason upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other Party.
12. SIGNATURES
The individuals executing· this MOU represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity
and authority to do so on behalf of their r espective legal entitles.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this MOU as of th e effective date.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carol·Karode
~~ttorney
. ~ 'Lity of Cupertino
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
. David Brandt
City Manager
City of Cupertino
An independent special district created by the Califorrua Legislature
!liifu~~ Anthony p;lc er
Sr. Assi~t District Counsel
Santa Clara Valley Water District
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Be:uIGie
Chief Executive Officer
Santa Clara Valley Water District
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUT E AND
ADMINISTER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SANTA CLARA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR A LANDSCAPE CONVERSION REBATE PROGRAM
AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO FY15/16 ANNUAL OPERA TING BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE $75,000
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation and general law city duly
organized and existing under and pursuant to the laws of the State of California (City) is
authorized to enter contracts on its behalf and for the benefit of the City; and
.WHEREAS, the reasons supporting the entrance of the City into the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for Conservation Programs is set
forth in detail in the staff reports and hearings for June 2, 2015 and June 16, 2015 Council
meetings and are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the consideration by the City Council of the adoption of this Resolution has
been duly noticed pursuant to applicable laws and Council provided members of the .p u blic
an opportunity to comment and be heard and considered all testimony and evidence in
connection with the adoption of thi s Re solution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, toge ther with r elated State CEQA Guidelines
(collec t ively, "CEQA"), the City determines that the provisions of this Resolution are exempt
as a project intended to protect the environment and natural resources (14 Cal.Regs. 15 307,
15308); and
WHEREAS, the City Council d e termines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the
public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE, .AND ORDER AS FO LLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals . The City Co uncil does h erby find, determine, and r esolve that the
foregoing r ecitals are true and correct.
Resolution No. 15-057
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Section 2. Approval and Authorization. The City Council does further resolve that:
a. The Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
(MOU) for water conservation programs in substantially in U1e form attached hereto
as Exhibit /1 A" is approved;
b. The City Manager is delegated the authority and is authorized to negotiate and
execute the MOU in substantially in the form as attached Exhibit /1 A 11
, provided that
the· funds do not exceed seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000.00).
Section 3: Effective date: This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
PASS ED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 161h day of June, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
·ATTEST:
Members of the City Council
Sinks, Chang, Paul, Vaidhyanathan, Wong
None
None
None
APPROVED:~,(]
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino
ATTACHMENT B
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SANTA
CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR A LANDSCAPE CONVERSION REBATE
PROGRAM AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO FY15/16 ANNUAL OPERATING
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $40,000
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation and general law city duly
organized and existing under and pursuant to the laws of the State of California (City) is
authorized to enter contracts on its behalf and for the benefit of the City; and
WHEREAS, the reasons supporting the entrance of the City into the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for Conservation Programs is set
forth in detail in the staff reports and hearings for June 2, 2015 , June 16, 2015, and November
17, 2015, Council meetings and are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, due to the popularity of the Landscape Conversion Rebate Program and
California’s extended drought an amendment to increase available funds to the June 16, 2015
Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District is needed; and
WHEREAS, the consideration by the City Council of the adoption of this Resolution has been
duly noticed pursuant to applicable laws and Council provided members of the public an
opportunity to comment and be heard and considered all testimony and evidence in
connection with the adoption of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, "CEQA"), the
City determines that the provisions of this Resolution are exempt as a project intended to
protect the environment and natural resources (14 Cal.Regs. 15307, 15308); and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the public
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
ATTACHMENT B
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Section 1. Recitals. The City Council does hereby find, determine, and resolve that the
foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Approval and Authorization. The City Council does further resolve that:
a. The Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
(MOU) for water conservation programs was approved on June 16, 2015;
b. The City Manager is delegated the authority and is authorized to negotiate and
execute an amendment to the MOU in substantially in the form as attached Exhibit
“A”, provided that the additional funds, when added to the June 16, 2015
authorized amount of $75,000, do not in total exceed one hundred fifteen thousand
dollars ($115,000.00);
c. The Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Operating Budget is amended to include an
appropriation for this purpose.
Section 3: Effective date: This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
this 17th day of November, 2015, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor
EXHIBIT A
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AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND THE
CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR A LANDSCAPE CONVERSION REBATE
PROGRAM
On or about June 16, 2015, the Cupertino City Council approved a MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) between the Santa Clara Valley Water District, an Independent
special district created by the California Legislature (hereinafter referred to as WATER
DISTRICT) and the City of Cupertino (hereinafter referred to as CUPERTINO) which set
forth the respective roles of the WATER DISTRICT and CUPERTINO with respect to the
WATER DISTRICT'S WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE CONVERSION REBATE
PROGRAM (hereinafter referred to as PROGRAM).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the PROGRAM involves providing Water Conservation Landscape Conversion
Rebates for properties located within CUPERTINO's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the PROGRAM includes the Landscape Conversion Rebate Program for Water
Efficient Landscape Conversions; and
WHEREAS, the PROGRAM is an appropriate measure for the Best Management Practices
addressed in the California Urban Water Conservation Council's MOU regarding Urban
Water Conservation in California; and
WHEREAS, the WATER DISTRICT has established the PROGRAM, in part, to provide
financial incentive to remove existing turf lawns; and
WHEREAS the PROGRAM has proven to be a success and has encouraged conservation
measures by CUPERTINO residents;
WHEREAS, CUPERTINO wishes to increase financial participation in the PROGRAM and
increase funding in order to provide additional incentives for Cupertino residents to remove
existing lawns.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations of the parties
expressed above and in the MOU, WATER DISTRICT and CUPERTINO agree to amend the
MOU as follows:
EXHIBIT A
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1. The MOU, Paragraph 2, “Cupertino’s Responsibilities”, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
a. Work cooperatively with WATER DISTRICT in appropriately advertising the
PROGRAM to the targeted customers.
b. CUPERTINO must pay WATER DISTRICT as set forth below for each activity
performed by the WATER DISTRICT in the CUPERTINO service area:
Up to $1.00 per each square foot of turf removed per qualified residential
and for commercial rebate, up to $1,000 per residential and up to $10,000 per
commercial site, as per the District’s Landscape Rebate Program
requirements.
c. CUPERTINO's obligation to pay for the PROGRAM activities is capped at a
total maximum of $115,000.
2. All other provisions of the MOU remain without change.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this amendment to the MOU as of
November , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________ ____________________
Colleen Winchester David Brandt
Acting City Attorney City Manager
City of Cupertino City of Cupertino
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
An independent special district created by the California Legislature
_______________________
Anthony Fulcher
Sr. Assistant District Counsel
Santa Clara Valley Water District
ATTACHMENT C
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Expanded budget for turf replacement rebates
nearly spent
Contact: Marty Grimes
Office: 408-630-2881
Mobile: 408-681-9265
October 30, 2015
SAN JOSE—On Oct. 27, 2015, the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors allocated an additional $4.6
million to the district’s popular landscape conversion rebate program. Nevertheless, due to the unprecedented
interest in the program, the expanded annual budget of $22.8 million is nearly spent for the year. The water district is
actively looking for additional funding that can be used to allow the program to continue.
In the meantime, the water district is no longer scheduling pre-inspection visits, the first step in the accessing the
rebate program. Applications for the program will be processed in the order in which they are received. After the
entire annual budget of $22.8 million is allocated to landscape conversion projects, all other applications will be
placed on a waiting list until more funding is available. A new cycle of funding is expected to begin in Fiscal Year
2017, which begins July 1, 2016.
The landscape conversion rebate program has exploded in popularity during California’s extended drought. In 2014,
the water district issued rebates to convert more than 1.1 million square feet. In 2015, 2.85 million square feet of turf
have already been converted. By comparison, only 160,000 square feet were converted in 2013.
Last April, Governor Brown called for 50 million square feet of turf removal throughout California. We estimate that
our current budget will result in more than 8 million square feet of turf removal in our county alone, achieving 16
percent of the governor’s statewide goal.
“This program has been so successful that its annual budget has been expended about 8 months early,” said district
board chair Gary Kremen. “We are scouring our budget to find additional funds and we will be bringing this back to
the board soon.”
Even though the water district’s annual budget for the program is nearly spent, Chair Kremen encourages residents
and businesses to go forward with landscape conversions anyway. “Many folks have let their lawns go brown, which
has helped us reach our water use reduction goals. We hope many of them choose to give up their lawns for good,
even after this drought is over.”
While the district’s landscape rebate funding is nearly exhausted for the year, the board has authorized funding to
support the “Lawn Buster” program through the non-profit organization Our City Forest. This program will replace up
to 170,000 square feet of turf for individuals who are low-income, seniors, disabled or veterans or sites that are
located in disadvantaged communities.
Expanding the landscape conversion rebate program has been one of the water district’s key responses to the
drought. Rebate amounts offered by the district were increased to $2 per square foot, up from $1. Several local
municipalities have contributed funds to increase that amount even further in their cities.
ATTACHMENT C
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Other water conservation programs, such as the free Water Wise House Call program and Laundry-to-Landscape
gray water rebate program, are still accepting new requests. Visit watersavings.org for information on all of the
district’s water conservation programs.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1203 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/3/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project, Project No. 2016-15 authority to award contract
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - List of Streets to Receive Pavement Maintenance Treatment
B - Draft Contract
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject: 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project, Project No. 2016-15 authority to award contract
Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project
contract,including a 10%contingency,if the lowest responsive bid is within the established
budget and there are no unresolved bid protests
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
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TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3354 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
2016 Pavement Maintenance Project, Project No. 2016-15 authority to award contract.
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the 2016 Pavement Maintenance
Project contract, including a 10% contingency, if the lowest responsive bid is within the
established budget and there are no unresolved bid protests.
Discussion
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to award and execute the
construction contract for the 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project, based on bids
received on November 10, 2015. Results of the bids were not available at the writing of
this report. The bid result report will be provided under separate cover prior to the
hearing of this matter.
The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $3,400,000 and is based upon favorable
competitively bid unit costs of a similar project awarded this past May. Council
approved a midyear increase to the FY14/15 operating budget, allowing staff to
advertise this project early relative to many nearby cities.
This project provides for various asphalt treatments on over 59 streets throughout the
City. The majority of the improvements are in residential areas on streets in poor
condition.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
Approved funding of $6M was provided in the FY15/16 Operating Budge t account
#270-85-821 900-921 (Pavement Maintenance). Of this amount, approximately $4.25M is
available in the 2016 Pavement Maintenance Project budget.
_____________________________________
Prepared by: Roger Lee, Assistant Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Timm Borden, Director of Public Works
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A - List of Streets to Receive Pavement Maintenance Treatment
B – Draft Contract
2016 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT
ATTACHMENT A - STREET LIST
STREET NAME FROM TO Treatment
AMHERST PORTAL END OVERLAY
AMISTAD CT VOSS END OVERLAY
BAHL ST VISTA KNOLL AINSWORTH OVERLAY
BARBARA LN PEPPER TREE SCOFIELD OVERLAY
BARNHART AVE MORETTI STERLING OVERLAY
BARRANCADR HOMESTEAD PENINSULAR OVERLAY
BAXLEY CT LINDA VISTA END OVERLAY
BILICH WHEATON END OVERLAY
BONNY DR PEPPER TREE MC CLELLAN OVERLAY
CAROLINE DR MAXINE PENNINSULAR OVERLAY
CAROLLEE DR WHEATON CHAVOYA OVERLAY
CAMARDA CT RANDY END OVERLAY
CANYON OAK WAY 21100 CANYON OAK MANZANITA OVERLAY
CARTA BLANCA ST VISTA KNOLL AINSWORTH OVERLAY
CARVER DR TUGGLE PENDERGAST OVERLAY
CHACE STARLING END OVERLAY
CHAVOYA CAROL LEE RANDY OVERLAY
CRESTLINE DR SHADOWHILL CANDLELIGHT OVERLAY
CUPERTINO RD CRESCENT STEVENS CREEK OVERLAY
FARALLONE DR BOLLINGER JOHN OVERLAY
FITZGERALD DR STOKES AV DEMPSTER OVERLAY
FOREST AVE RANDY LN W BLANDY OVERLAY
GARDENA CT GARDENA DR END OVERLAY
GARDENA DR CASTINE STELLING OVERLAY
HALE PL GARDENA DR END OVERLAY
HIBISCUS CT HIBUSCUS DR END OVERLAY
HIBISCUS DR BARRANCA MAXINE OVERLAY
HOLLYHEAD LN SQUIREWOOD END OVERLAY
HUNTER WY MORENGO CARVER OVERLAY
HUNTERSTON PL ROBINDELL ORION OVERLAY
JOHN DR BLANEY FARALLONE OVERLAY
KENDLE ST VISTA KNOLL AINSWORTH OVERLAY
LA RODA CT LA RODA END OVERLAY
LA RODA DR SUISUN END OVERLAY
LINDA ANNCT CHACE END OVERLAY
LINDA VISTA DR SANTA TERESA HYANNISPORT OVERLAY
LOCKWOOD DR ALCALDE VOSS OVERLAY
LOREE AVE MORETTI CALVERT OVERLAY
LOREE AVE STERLING JOHNSON OVERLAY
MCCLELLAN RD SEPTEMBER DR DE ANZA BLVD DIG OUTS
MERRIMAN RD VOSS END OVERLAY
MYER PL WHEATON END OVERLAY
PATRIC CT FARALLONE END OVERLAY
PENINSULA AVE STEVENS CREEK FITZGERALD OVERLAY
PENNINSULAR AVE CAROLINE BARRANCA OVERLAY
PEPPER TREE LN STELLING BONNY OVERLAY
RANDY LN FOREST AVE STEVENS CREEK OVERLAY
SAN LEANDRO AVE MCCLELLAN SANTA PAULA OVERLAY
SAN JUAN RD CORDOVA STEVENS CANYON LEVELING
SCOFIELD BARBARA WESTERN OVERLAY
RIEDEL WHEATON END OVERLAY
STELLING RD I-280 BRIDGE STEVENS CREEK BLVD DIG OUTS
WALLACE BARRANCA MAXINE OVERLAY
WEST HILL CT WESTHILL END OVERLAY
WEST HILL LN STELLING END OVERLAY
WOLFE RD VALLCO PKWY STEVENS CREEK BLVD DIG OUTS
WHEATON DR PORTAL EAST (END)OVERLAY
WHEATON DR BLANEY N PORTAL OVERLAY
WHEATON DR W BLANEY CAROL LEE OVERLAY
WILKINSON AVE HYANNISPORT COLUMBUS OVERLAY
Project No. 2016-15
City of Cupertino 00520 - 1 Contract
2016 Pavement Maintenance
DOCUMENT 00520
CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, dated this day of , 2015 , by and between ________________________
whose place of business is located at ____________________________ (“Contractor”), and the CITY OF
CUPERTINO, a Municipal Corporation of the State of California (“City”) acting under and by virtue of the authority
vested in the City by the laws of the State of California.
WHEREAS, City, on the _____ day of _______________, 2015 awarded to Contractor the following Project:
PROJECT NUMBER 2016-15
2016 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, Contractor and City agree
as follows:
Article 1. Work
1.1 Contractor shall complete all Work specified in the Contract Documents, in accordance with the Specifications,
Drawings, and all other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
Article 2. Agency and Notices to City
2.1 City has designated Roger Lee, Assistant Director, Public Works – Maintenance, to act as City’s Authorized
Representative(s), who will represent City in performing City’s duties and responsibilities and exercising City’s
rights and authorities in Contract Documents. City may change the individual(s) acting as City’s Authorized
Representative(s), or delegate one or more specific functions to one or more specific City’s Representatives,
including without limitation engineering, architectural, inspection and general administrative functions, at any time
with notice and without liability to Contractor. Each City’s Representative is the beneficiary of all Contractor
obligations to City, including without limitation, all releases and indemnities.
2.2 All notices or demands to City under the Contract Documents shall be to City’s Authorized Representative at:
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 or to such other person(s) and address(es) as City shall
provide to Contractor.
Article 3. Contract Time and Liquidated Damages
3.1 Contract Time.
The Contract Time will commence to run on the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed. City may give a
Notice to Proceed at any time within 30 Days after the Notice of Award. Contractor shall not do any Work at
the Site prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences to run.
Contractor shall achieve Final Completion of the entire Work and be ready for Final Payment in accordance
with Section 00700 (General Provisions) within 110 working days as provided in Document 00700 (General
Provisions). All work on streets near schools and all striping enchancements shall be complete prior to August
15, 2015. See Attachment A for a list school streets. Several utility main replacements will occur within the
project area. Paving will follow completion of utility work. Contractor will coordinate schedule accordingly.
See Attachment for a list of utility projects identified to date.
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3.2 Liquidated Damages.
City and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this Contract and that City will suff er financial loss
in the form of contract administration expenses (such as project management and consultant expenses), if all or
any part of the Work is not completed within the times specified above, plus any extensions thereof allowed in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Consistent with Document 00700 (General Provisions), Contractor
and City agree that because of the nature of the Project, it would be impractical or extremely difficult to fix the
amount of actual damages incurred by City because of a delay in completion of all or any part of the Work.
Accordingly, City and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay Contractor shall pay City:
3.2.1 $1,500 for each Calendar Day that expires after the time specified herein for Contractor to achieve
Substantial Completion as specified above.
3.2.2 $1,500 for each Calendar Day that expires after the time specified herein for Contractor to achieve
Final Completion of the entire Work as specified above.
3.2.3 $250 per day per location for failure to adjust utility facilities as required per Document 0850 section 6.
3.2.4 $500 per day for failure to place temporary pavement markers as required by Document 850 Section 7.
3.2.5 $150 per day for failure to place final traffic striping as required by Document 0850, Section 7.
3.2.6 $100 per day per traffic loop not replaced as required by Document 0850, Section 8.
3.2.7 $5,000 for each occurrence of a violation of Document 00800, Section 1.7 WORK DAYS AND
HOURS.
3.2.8 $500 per street per day for fai lure to complete work within time specified in paragraph 3.1.
3.2.9 Three Months Salary for each Key Personnel named in Contractor’s SOQ pursuant to Article 2.G of
Document 00450 (Statement of Qualifications for Construction Work) who leaves the Project a nd/or
Contractor replaces at any point before Final Completion, for any reason whatsoever, that Contractor
can demonstrate to City’s satisfaction is beyond Contractor’s control.
Liquidated damages shall apply cumulatively and, except as provided below, s hall be presumed to be the
damages suffered by City resulting from delay in completion of the Work.
3.3 Liquidated damages for delay shall only cover administrative, overhead, interest on bonds, and general loss of
public use damages suffered by City as a result of delay. Liquidated damages shall not cover the cost of
completion of the Work, damages resulting from defective Work, lost revenues or costs of substitute facilities,
or damages suffered by others who then seek to recover their damages from City (for example, delay claims of
other contractors, subcontractors, tenants, or other third-parties), and defense costs thereof.
Article 4. Contract Sum
4.1 City shall pay Contractor the Contract Sum for completion of Work in accordance with Contract Documents as
set forth in Contractor’s Bid, attached hereto: See Exhibit “A” attached
Article 5. Contractor’s Representations
In order to induce City to enter into this Contract, Contractor makes the following representations and warranties:
5.1 Contractor has visited the Site and has examined thoroughly and understood the nature and extent of the
Contract Documents, Work, Site, locality, actual conditions, as -built conditions, and all local conditions, and
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federal, state and local laws and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or
furnishing of Work or which relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of
construction to be employed by Contractor and safety precautions and programs incident ther eto.
5.2 Contractor has examined thoroughly and understood all reports of exploration and tests of subsurface
conditions, as-built drawings, drawings, products specifications or reports, available for Bidding purposes, of
physical conditions, including Underground Facilities, or which may appear in the Drawings. Contractor
accepts the determination set forth in these Documents and Document 00700 (General Provisions) of the limited
extent of the information contained in such materials upon which Contractor may be entitled to rely. Contractor
agrees that except for the information so identified, Contractor does not and shall not rely on any other
information contained in such reports and drawings.
5.3 Contractor has conducted or obtained and has understood all such examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, reports and studies (in addition to or to supplement those referred to in Section 5.2 of this Document
00520) that pertain to the subsurface conditions, as-built conditions, underground facilities, a nd all other
physical conditions at or contiguous to the Site or otherwise that may affect the cost, progress, performance or
furnishing of Work, as Contractor considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of Work at the Contract
Sum, within the Co ntract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents, including specifically the provisions of Document 00700 (General Provisions); and no additional
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies or similar information or data are or will be
required by Contractor for such purposes.
5.4 Contractor has correlated its knowledge and the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, reports and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
5.5 Contractor has given City prompt written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that it has
discovered in or among the Contract Documents and as -built drawings and actual conditions and the written
resolution thereof through Addenda issued by City is acceptable to Contractor.
5.6 Contractor is duly organized, existing and in good standing under applicable state law, and is duly qualified to
conduct business in the State of California.
5.7 Contractor has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Contract, the other Contract
Documents and the Work to be performed herein. The Contract Documents do not violate or create a default
under any instrument, contract, order or decree binding on Contractor.
5.8 Contractor has listed Subcontractors pursuant to the Subcontractor Listing Law, California Public Contracting
Code §4100 et seq. in document 00340 (Subcontractors List)
Article 6. Contract Documents
6.1 Contract Documents consist of the following documents, including all changes, addenda, and modifications
thereto:
Document 00002 Signature Page
Document 00003 Project Directory
Document 00012 Caltrans/City Cross-Reference Table
Document 00100 Advertisement For Bids
Document 00200 Instructions to Bidders
Document 00210 Indemnity and Release Agreement
Document 00400 Bid Form
Document 00411 Bond Accompanying Bid
Document 00430 Subcontractors List
Document 00450 Statement of Qualifications
Document 00481 Non-Collusion Affidavit
Document 00482 Bidder Certifications
Document 00520 Contract
Document 00530 Insurance Forms
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Document 00610 Construction Performance Bond
Document 00620 Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond
Document 00630 Guaranty
Document 00650 Agreement and Release of Any and All Claims
Document 00660 Substitution Request Form
Document 00700 General Conditions
Document 00800 Special Conditions
Document 00820 Traffic Control Requirements
Document 00821 Insurance
Document 00822 Apprenticeship Program
Document 00850 Technical Specifications
Document 00860 General Requirements
Attachment A Work Hour Restrictions
Addenda(s)
Drawings/Plans
6.2 There are no Contract Documents other than those listed in this Document 00520, Article 6. The Contract
Documents may only be amended, modified or supplemented as provided in Document 00700 (General
Provisions).
Article 7. Miscellaneous
7.1 Terms used in this Contract are defined in Document 00700 (General Provisions) and will have the meaning
indicated therein.
7.2 It is understood and agreed that in no instance are the persons signing this Contract for or on behalf of City or
acting as an employee, agent, or representative of City, liable on this Contract or any of the Contract
Documents, or upon any warranty of authority, or otherwis e, and it is further understood and agreed that
liability of the City is limited and confined to such liability as authorized or imposed by the Contract
Documents or applicable law.
7.3 Contractor shall not assign any portion of the Contract Documents, and ma y subcontract portions of the
Contract Documents only in compliance with the Subcontractor Listing Law, California Public Contracting
Code §4100 et seq.
7.4 The Contract Sum includes all allowances (if any).
7.5 In entering into a public works contract or a sub contract to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to a
public works contract, Contractor or Subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights,
title and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. §15) or
under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business
and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services or materials pursuant to the public works
contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time City tenders final
payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties.
7.6 Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classif ication, or type of worker needed
to execute the Contract, as determined by Director of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations,
are deemed included in the Contract Documents and on file at City’s office, or may be obtained of the State of
California web site http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/Northern.html and shall be made available to any
interested party on request. Pursuant to Section 1861 of the Labor Code, Contractor represents that it is aware
of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability
for workers’ compensation or to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and
Contractor shall comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work of the Contract
Documents.
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7.7 Should any part, term or provision of this Contract or any of the Contract Documents, or any document required
herein or therein to be executed or delivered, be declared invalid, void or unenforceable, all remai ning parts,
terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be invalidated, impaired or
affected thereby. If the provisions of any law causing such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability may be
waived, they are hereby waived to the end that this Contract and the Contract Documents may be deemed valid
and binding contracts, enforceable in accordance with their terms to the greatest extent permitted by applicable
law. In the event any provision not otherwise included in th e Contract Documents is required to be included by
any applicable law, that provision is deemed included herein by this reference(or, if such provision is required
to be included in any particular portion of the Contract Documents, that provision is deemed included in that
portion).
7.8 This Contract and the Contract Documents shall be deemed to have been entered into in the County of Santa
Clara, State of California, and governed in all respects by California law (excluding choice of law rules). The
exclusive venue for all disputes or litigation hereunder shall be in Santa Clara County. Both parties hereby
waive their rights under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 394 to file a motion to transfer any action
or proceeding arising out of the Contract Documents to another venue. Contractor accepts the Claims
Procedure in Document 00700, Article 12, established under the California Government Code, Title 1, Division
3.6, Part 3, Chapter 5.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Contract in quadruplicate the day and year first above written.
2016 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
CITY OF CUPERTINO, a Municipal Corporation of the
State of California
By:
[Signature]
Attest:
[Please print name here]
City Clerk: Grace Schmidt
Approved as to form by City Attorney: Title:
______________________________________________
[If Corporation: Chairman , President, or Vice President]
City Attorney: Carol Korade By:
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that David Brandt,
City Manager of the City of Cupertino was duly authorized
to execute this document.
[Signature]
[Please print name here]
Title:
[If Corporation: Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant Treasurer]
Dated:
_____________________________
David Brandt, City Manager of the City of Cupertino, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of California
________________________________________________
State Contractor’s License No. Classification
________________________________________________
Expiration Date
Designated Representative: Taxpayer ID No._________________________________
Name: Roger Lee Name:
Title: Assistant Director of Public Works - Title:
Address: 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 Address:
Phone: 408-777-3354 Phone:
Facsimile: 408-777-3333 Facsimile:
AMOUNT:
ACCOUNT #: 270-85-821-900-921
ACCOUNT #: FILE NO.: 94,493.107
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF A
CORPORATION, CORPORATE SEAL AND CORPORATE
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDEMENT AND FEDERAL TAX ID ARE
REQUIRED. IF NOT A CORPORATION SOCIAL SECURITY
NO. IS REQUIRED
END OF DOCUMENT
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1221 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/10/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Funding agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Funding Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Funding agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Funding Agreement with the VTA to
identify the City of Cupertino and VTA’s respective obligations for the I-280/Wolfe Road
Interchange Improvements Project to the extent that the City of Cupertino’s contributions are
expected to be reimbursed from project applicants and funds are appropriated for such purpose
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TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3354 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Funding agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements
Project
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Funding Agreement with the
VTA to identify the City of Cupertino and VTA’s respective obligations for the I-
280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project to the extent that the City of
Cupertino’s contributions are expected to be reimbursed from project applicants and
funds are appropriated for such purpose.
Background
In anticipation of increasing traffic demands and the need for enhanced multi-modal
connectivity along Wolfe Road across I-280, the VTA is initiating a Project Study
Report/Project Initiation Document (PSR/PID) for the purpose of identifying
alternatives for a new interchange of Wolfe Road at I-280. Following completion of the
PSR/PID, a Project Approval/Environmental Document (PAED) will be completed, with
the goal being final Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) and ultimately
construction of a new interchange. It is anticipated that the studies and engineering
described above would take approximately 5 years to complete, with construction
beginning around the year 2020. Prior to construction of any new project, it is
anticipated that the City and VTA will enter into additional funding and/or cooperation
agreements.
Discussion
The VTA, in coordination with Caltrans, implements studies and projects on the state
highway system in Santa Clara County. For any projects funded, or partially funded, by
the agreement, the VTA will serve as project manager; will coordinate with Caltrans for
its review, concurrence and/or approval, will conduct planning, design and
construction; and will obtain all necessary permits and rights of way. The VTA will
include City staff as an active participant within VTA’s project management and design
process, hold periodic meetings as agreed upon by the project teams to assess the
progress of design and development for each project, and address issues as they arise.
The VTA will also prepare and deliver to the City regular reports on activity and
progress of each project.
The specifics and the scopes of these studies and projects are to be agreed upon by the
staff of both parties before any of the work commences, and no funds will be dispersed
for reimbursement until City staff approves the invoices and accompanying supporting
documents that indicate that expenses are eligible. The VTA Board will also be
authorizing their general manager to enter into this agreement.
Sustainability Impact/CEQA
The proposed Funding Agreement only provides funds for studies for future work.
The funding does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment and is exempt from CEQA. 14 Cal. Code Regs. §15061(b)(3).
Fiscal Impact
Apple has deposited $1,000,000 with the City as part of their Apple Campus 2
Development Agreement for the purpose of funding Wolfe Road corridor/interchange
studies. This money will be applied in its entirety towards the I -280/Wolfe Road
Interchange Improvements Project. The City will also be obtaining funding from the
Irvine Company (Hamptons Apartments) and Sand Hill Property Company (The Hills
at Vallco) as contributions to this Project. Consequently, there is no fiscal impact to the
City.
_____________________________________
Prepared by: Timm Borden, Director of Public Works
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A - Draft Funding Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara
Valley Transportation Authority (I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements
Project)
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FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR THE I-280/WOLFE ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated __________, 2015, for purposes of
reference, is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF CUPERTINO, a
municipal corporation of the State of California ("CITY"), and SANTA CLARA
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, a public agency organized as a special
district under California law ("VTA"). Hereinafter, CITY and VTA may be individually
referred to as "Party" or collectively referred to as "Parties".
I. RECITALS
A. CITY and VTA each recognize the need for modifications to I-280/Wolfe
Road interchange to relieve congestion and improve circulation in the City of Cupertino
in the County of Santa Clara.
B. The Parties wish to set forth in this Agreement their respective obligations
in regard to the modifications to the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements
Project (PROJECT).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
II. AGREEMENT
1. Scope of PROJECT. The scope of PROJECT under this Agreement includes, but
is not limited to: (i) all necessary approvals required from any and all governmental
or regulatory agency or entity, (ii) those planning and design activities necessary to
complete the Project Initiation Document (PID), Project Approval/Environmental
Document (PAED) and the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
2. CITY’s Financial Contribution for PROJECT. CITY shall contribute to the
PROJECTS an amount not to exceed xxxxx dollars (hereinafter, “CITY’s
Contribution”). Upon execution of the Agreement, VTA shall invoice CITY for the
CITY’s Contribution and, upon receipt, will deposit the CITY’s Contribution into an
interest-bearing account. CITY shall pay to VTA the amount set forth in the VTA
invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoice.
3. Use of CITY’s Contribution. VTA will use the CITY’s Contribution and the interest
earned thereon for allowable costs and expenses for the sole purpose of completing
the PROJECT, as set forth in this Agreement.
4. CITY's Role in PROJECT. CITY is the sponsor of the PROJECT. During the
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term of the PROJECT, CITY shall provide CITY staff oversight and participation, and
necessary and appropriate coordination with all departments of the CITY. The CITY
shall provide timely reviews, comments, and approvals of PROJECT’s documents
submitted by VTA to CITY. CITY costs to administer and participate in PROJECT as
described in this Agreement will not be allowable costs against CITY's Contribution.
5. VTA’s Role in PROJECTS.
a. Tasks. VTA shall perform and/or be responsible for the following tasks to
complete the PROJECTS:
i. Serve as project manager for PROJECT;
ii. Coordinate with the State of California for its review and approval of
PROJECT;
iii. Conduct a conceptual alternatives analysis for PROJECT;
iv. Complete the Project Initiation Document (PID) work for PROJECT;
v. Complete the Project Approval/Environmental Document (PAED)
work for PROJECT;
vi. Complete the final design documents for PROJECT.
Costs and expenses to perform these tasks shall be considered allowable costs
and expenses pursuant to this Agreement.
b. Consultants. VTA may retain design consultants to perform any of the functions
listed in Section 5(a). VTA’s administrative costs to procure and manage
consultant agreements as well as the actual costs of such consultants shall be
allowable costs pursuant to this Agreement.
c. Other Project Management Duties VTA shall include CITY staff as an active
participant within VTA’s project management process, hold periodic meetings as
agreed upon by the project team(s) to assess the progress of development for
PROJECT and address PROJECT issues as they arise. VTA shall also prepare
regular reports on activity and progress of PROJECT for CITY.
d. Project Cost Updates. VTA shall actively monitor actual expenditures for
PROJECT to ensure that CITY’s Contribution is used to pay for allowable
PROJECT expenditures. If, at any time, planned PROJECT expenditures are
projected to exceed the CITY’s Contribution, VTA shall immediately notify CITY
of such facts. The Parties shall then have the following options:
i. Revise the PROJECT scope in accordance with the available funds,
which revision can be accomplished only by written amendment
mutually agreed upon by the Parties and approved by the CITY’s City
Council;
ii. Seek additional funding to complete scope of PROJECT by revision
the CITY’s Contribution to be accomplished only by written amendment
to this Agreement;
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iii. VTA may formulate and implement a strategy to continue the
PROJECT to the satisfaction of the CITY’S Director of Public Works.
iv. The Parties may terminate this Agreement which can be accomplished
by either Party giving written notice to the other party of such
termination consistent with Section 9 below.
6. Compliance with Governmental Requirements. VTA shall comply with all laws
and regulations pertaining to the PROJECT.
7. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective upon full execution of
the Agreement and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2020. The CITY’s
Director of Public Works or his designee and VTA’s General Manager or her
designee, each in his or her sole discretion, are authorized to extend the term of the
Agreement for up to six (6) months after the initial termination date, without formal
amendment of this Agreement. Any further extension of the term must be approved
by the City Council and VTA Board.
8. Written Termination. In addition to termination pursuant to the terms of the
preceding section, this Agreement may be terminated upon mutual written
agreement of the Parties.
9. Refund of CITY’s Contribution. Any balance of CITY's Contribution, including
interest, if applicable, remaining after the first to occur of: (a) expiration of the term
of this Agreement, or (b) termination of this Agreement in its entirety as
provided in Sections 4.d.(iv) and 9 above, or (c) completion of PROJECT, less any
amounts necessary to pay for eligible expenses incurred prior to the date of
completion of PROJECT or the effective date of the expiration or termination of the
Agreement, shall be refunded to the City. VTA shall refund to CITY the remaining
balance, if any, within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of completion of
PROJECT or sooner termination of the Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement
a PROJECT shall be deemed complete only upon concurrence by both Parties of
such completion.
10. Audit and Record Retention. CITY may audit the expenses incurred in the
performance of this Agreement. VTA shall retain all records related to the
PROJECTS for three (3) years after the completion of PROJECT. During this
period, VTA shall make these records available within a reasonable time to the CITY
for inspection upon request.
11. Parties’ Representatives. The General Manager of VTA or the General Manager’s
designee is hereby made the representative of VTA for all purposes under this
Agreement. The Director of the Public Works for CITY or the Director’s designee is
hereby made the representative of CITY for all purposes under this Agreement.
12. Indemnification.
a. Neither VTA nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any
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damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by
CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction associated
with the PROJECT. In addition, pursuant to Government Code §895.4, CITY
shall fully indemnify and hold VTA harmless from any liability imposed for injury
(as defined by Government Code §810.8) occurring by reason of anything done
or omitted to be done by CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to CITY under this Agreement.
b. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any
damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by
VTA under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction associated
with the PROJECT. In addition, pursuant to Government Code §895.4, VTA shall
fully indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any liability imposed for injury (as
defined by Government Code §810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or
omitted to be done by VTA under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to VTA under this Agreement.
13. No Waiver. The failure of either Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of
the terms of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy
that either Party may have, and shall not be deemed a waiver of their right to require
strict performance of all of the terms thereafter.
14. Notice. Any notice required to be given by either Party, or which either party may
wish to give, shall be in writing and served either by personal delivery or sent by
certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To VTA: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
John H. Ristow, Director of Planning and Program Development
3331 North First Street, Bldg. B-2
San Jose, CA 95134-1906
To CITY: City of Cupertino
Timm Borden, Director of Public Works
Department of Public Works
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or, if mailed, three
(3) days after deposit in the United States mail.
15. Dispute Resolution. If a question arises regarding interpretation of this Agreement
or its performance, or the alleged failure of a Party to perform, the Party raising the
question or making the allegation shall give written notice thereof to the other Party.
The Parties shall promptly meet in an effort to resolve the issues raised. If the
Parties fail to resolve the issues raised, alternative forms of dispute resolution,
including mediation or arbitration, may be pursued by mutual agreement. It is the
intent of the Parties to the extent possible that litigation be avoided as a method of
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dispute resolution.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
Parties pertaining to the subject matter contained therein and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the Parties
relative thereto.
17. Amendments. Future amendments to this Agreement shall be processed by mutual
written agreement of the Parties. Unless otherwise provided herein, any
amendments to this Agreement must be approved by the City Council and VTA
Board. Whenever possible, notice to amend this Agreement shall be provided ninety
(90) calendar days prior to the desired effective date of such amendment.
18. Warranty of Authority to Execute Agreement. Each Party to this Agreement
represents and warrants that each person whose signature appears hereon has
been duly authorized and has the full authority to execute this Agreement on behalf
of the entity that is a Party to this Agreement.
19. Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement, or t he
application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall to any extent be held by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of
the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, or the applicat ion
thereof to any person or circumstance, shall remain in full force and effect and shall
in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
“CITY”
City of Cupertino
a municipal corporation
By:
David Brandt
City Manager
“VTA”
Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority
a public agency
By:
Nuria Fernandez
General Manager
Date: ___________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Victor Pappalardo
Senior Assistant Counsel
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1192 Name:
Status:Type:Second Reading of
Ordinances
Agenda Ready
File created:In control:10/26/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Second reading of Ordinance and adopt amendments to the City's Zoning Map to rezone a
0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special Development Conditions (ML-fa) to Planned
Development Zoning District with Light Industrial And Commercial Uses P(ML, CG)). (Z-2015-01,
10950 N. Blaney Avenue, APN: 316 03 041)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Ordinance 15-2135
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Second reading of Ordinance and adopt amendments to the City's Zoning Map to
rezone a 0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special Development Conditions (ML-fa)
to Planned Development Zoning District with Light Industrial And Commercial Uses P(ML,
CG)). (Z-2015-01, 10950 N. Blaney Avenue, APN: 316 03 041)
Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No.15-2135:“An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino rezoning a 0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special
Development Conditions (ML-fa)to Planned Development Zoning District with Light
Industrial And Commercial Uses P(ML, CG)"
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
Second reading of Ordinance and adopt amendments to the City's Zoning Map to
rezone a 0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial with Special Development Conditions
(ML-fa) to Planned Development Zoning District with Light Industrial And
Commercial Uses P(ML, CG)). (Z-2015-01, 10950 N. Blaney Avenue, APN: 316 03 041)
Recommended Action
Conduct the Second reading and enact Ordinance No. 14-2135, “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Cupertino rezoning a 0.98 acre parcel from Light Industrial
with Special Development Conditions (ML-fa) to Planned Development Zoning District
with Light Industrial and Commercial Uses P(ML, CG),” Z-2015-01 (Attachment A).
Discussion
The Council considered this change at its October 20, 2015 meeting and conducted the
first reading of Ordinance No. 15-2135 on that date. No changes have been made to the
ordinance between the first and second readings.
Environmental Impact
The proposed ordinance change is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report
certified on December 4, 2014 and a subsequent Addendum prepared and adopted by
the City Council on October 20, 2015. No further environmental review is required.
Sustainability Impact
None
Fiscal Impact
None
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Prepared by: Piu Ghosh, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Aarti Shrivastava, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A. Draft Ordinance 14-2135 to approve the Zoning Map Amendments (Z-2015-01)
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 15-2135
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO REZONING A 0.98 ACRE PARCEL FROM
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WITH SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS (ML-fa)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT WITH LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES P(ML, CG)
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No: Z-2015-01
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: 10950 N. Blaney Avenue (APN: 316 03 041)
SECTION II: RECITALS
WHEREAS, immediately prior to the City Council’s consideration of this rezoning, and
following the Commission’s recommendation, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
15-087, adopting a General Plan Amendment to amend the land use designation of the
property which is the subject of this rezoning ordinance from Industrial/Residential to
Industrial/Commercial/Residential; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning will be consistent with the City's General Plan land use map,
proposed uses and surrounding uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning was described and analyzed in the General Plan
Amendment, Housing Element Update, and Associated Rezoning Project
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2014032007) certified on
December 4, 2014 (“Final EIR”); and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices were given as required by the procedural
ordinances of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on September 22, 2015 to consider the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2015, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered
the information in the administrative record, staff report, and all oral and written
testimony presented to Planning Commission including the Final EIR and the
Addendum and on a 5-0 vote recommended adoption of the Addendum and the
General Plan Amendments related to the approval of the proposed policy, text and
figure edits. On the issue of the change of the land use designation of the property
located at 10950 N. Blaney Ave (APN: 316 03 041), the Planning Commission
recommended approval on a 4-1 vote (Lee: no); and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices were given as required by the procedural
ordinances of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the Environmental
Review Committee held a public hearing on October 1, 2015 to consider the Addendum;
and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2015, the Environmental Review Committee reviewed and
considered the Addendum and recommended that the City Council find that the Final
EIR and the Addendum, together comply with the requirements of CEQA and adopt
the Addendum on a 3-0 vote (2 absent); and
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the City Council has held at least one public hearing on
the amendment to the Zoning map and on the rest of the project approvals on October
20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed rezoning does not meet
the criteria for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR under Public Resources
Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163; and,
WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Final EIR has therefore been prepared pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 for the rezoning in order to analyze the rezoning along
with proposed General Plan text and map revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Addendum provides analysis and cites substantial evidence that
supports the City’s determination that the rezoning will not have any physical impact
on the environment, including no increases in Greenhouse Gas emissions, no increased
impacts to Biological Resources, no impacts to aesthetics, does not result in the
generation of additional criteria pollutant emissions from stationary and mobile
sources, no reductions in water quality, no impacts to mineral resources or no new
adverse impacts related to noise and vibration, no impacts to public services and no
impacts to public utilities. The changes related to the re -insertion of language related to
LOS thresholds in the Mobility Element were metrics used t o analyze potential project
impacts in the Final EIR, and the modifications do not result in impacts to the
circulation system; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning would not require major revisions to the Final EIR
due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. There have been
no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Rezoning
would be undertaken that would require major revisions of the Final EIR due to new or
substantially increased significant environmental effects, and there has been no
discovery of new information of substantial importance that would trigger or require
major revisions to the Final EIR due to new or substantially increased significant
environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, prior to the City Council’s consideration of the rezoning, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 15-087 adopting the Addendum for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following:
1. That the proposed zoning is in accord with the Municipal Code and the City's
General Plan (Community Vision 2015 – 2040)
The proposed zoning is consistent with the General Plan as amended by Resolution No. 15-087.
These changes are conforming changes to make the City’s zoning map conform to the land use.
2. The proposed zoning is in compliance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed rezoning was described and analyzed in the General Plan Amendment, Housing
Element Update, and Associated Rezoning Project Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse No. 2014032007) certified on December 4, 2014 (“Final EIR”); all mitigation
measures identified in the Final EIR have been adopted and incorporated into the project to
reduce the impacts of new development to the extent feasible. In addition, an Addendum to the
Final EIR for the rezoning and the approved General Plan Amendment was prepared, which
analyzes the proposed rezoning and concludes that the proposed rezoning does not meet the
criteria for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR under Public Resources Code Section
21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163.
3. The site is physically suitable (including, but not limited to, access, provision of
utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for
the requested zoning designation(s) and anticipated land use development(s).
The site being rezoned has access to utilities, is located on the valley floor, and does not have any
physical constraints to development. To the north of the property is about 2 acres of property
zoned Planned Development Zoning District with General Commercial Uses [P(CG)].
Therefore, the addition of the commercial zoning designation to this property would further
improve compatibility of the property with adjoining uses.
4. The proposed zoning will promote orderly development of the City.
The sites being rezoned will promote orderly development in the City by allowing similar land
uses to be located compatibly. As previously, mentioned, the property located to the north of the
subject property is zoned Planned Development Zoning District with General Commercial Uses
[P(CG)]. Addition of the General Commercial Zoning Designation to this property would allow
compatibility of the property with adjoining uses and therefore, promote orderly development of
the City and easier applicability of zoning regulations.
5. That the proposed zoning is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of subject parcels.
The proposed zoning is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare
since these are conforming changes. Where potential environmental and human health impacts
were identified in the Final EIR, mitigation measures were adopted to reduce the impacts to the
extent feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:
That after careful consideration of the Final EIR and Addendum, maps, facts, exhibits,
testimony, public comment, and other evidence submitted in this matter, the City
Council based upon the findings described above, the public hearing record and subject
to the following, finds:
Section 1. That the property shown/described in Exhibit Z-1 (attached) shall have a
zoning designation as shown.
SECTION III: CEQA REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report and Addendum was prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et
seq.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council the 20th day of
October 2015 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on this
17th day of November 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod Sinks, Mayor,
City of Cupertino
EXHIBIT Z-1
715998.2
PROPERTY DETAILS:
APN: 316-03-041
Address: 10950 N. Blaney Ave.
Acreage = 0.98
ZONE CHANGE
From: Light Industrial (ML – fa)
To: Planned Light Industrial /
General Commercial, P(ML,CG)
LEGEND________________ ___
Quasi-Public Building (BQ)
Planned General Commercial, P(CG)
Planned Light Industrial / General
Commercial, P(ML, CG)
Subject Property
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1193 Name:
Status:Type:Second Reading of
Ordinances
Agenda Ready
File created:In control:10/26/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: Second reading of ordinance amending Section 2.12.040 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to
clarify the number of votes required to pass ordinances, resolutions, and certain orders to ensure that
the Municipal Code is consistent with State Law
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:Second reading of ordinance amending Section 2.12.040 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code to clarify the number of votes required to pass ordinances,resolutions,and certain orders
to ensure that the Municipal Code is consistent with State Law
Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No.15-2136:An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino amending Section 2.12.040 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
regarding the number of votes required for Ordinances, Resolutions, and Certain Orders
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CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3354 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
An Ordinance amending Section 2.12.040 of Chapter 2.12 of Title 2 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code regarding the number of votes required to pass ordinances, resolutions
and certain orders to ensure that the Municipal Code is consistent with State law.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and enact
Ordinance 15-2136: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
amending Section 2.12.040 of Chapter 2.12 of Title 2 of the Cupertino M unicipal Code
regarding the number of votes required for ordinances, resolutions, and certain orders.”
Discussion
On October 20, 2015, the City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 15 -2136.
This proposed Ordinance conforms to Municipal Code Section 2.12.040 to Government
Code Section 36939. All Resolutions require a vote of three Councilmembers, as
opposed to a majority of those present. Council did not modify the proposed language
at the first reading, and the proposed Ordinance is presented for adoption.
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Prepared by: Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Colleen Winchester, Acting City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Ordinance 15-2136
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2136
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING SECTION 2.12.040 OF CHAPTER 2.12 OF TITLE 2 OF THE
CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE NUMBER OF VOTES
REQUIRED FOR ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND CERTAIN ORDERS
WHEREAS, the Ordinance is determined to be exempt under provisions and
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related
State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, "CEQA"), in that the amendments involve
procedural administrative changes that will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect change to the physical environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision-making body for
this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the exemption
determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance and
agrees with such exemption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.12.040 of Chapter 2.12 of Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.040 Vote Required.
All ordinances, resolutions, and orders for payment of money, require the votes of at
least three Councilmembers for passage.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
give notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code Section
36933, a summary of this Ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of publication
and posting of the entire text.
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Ordinance No. 15-2136
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino the
20th day of October and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino the 17th day of November 2015, by the following vote:
PASSED:
Vote: Members of the City Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________ ___________________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod G. Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-1200 Name:
Status:Type:Ordinances and Action Items Agenda Ready
File created:In control:10/28/2015 City Council
On agenda:Final action:11/17/2015
Title:Subject: First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
regarding regular City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in even-numbered years
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Redline Draft Ordinance
B - Clean Draft Ordinance
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council11/17/2015 1
Subject:First reading of an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code regarding regular City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in even-numbered
years
Conduct the first reading Ordinance No.15-2137:“An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino amending Section 2.04.010 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code regarding regular City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in even-
numbered years"
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3223 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: November 17, 2015
Subject
First reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code regarding regular City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in
November of even-numbered years.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council conduct the first reading of the draft ordinance:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Section 2.04.010
of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding regular City
Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in November of even-numbered years.”
Discussion
On October 6, Council directed staff to amend the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding
regular City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday to correspond with
Cupertino’s General Municipal Elections in November of even-numbered years.
(Cupertino Municipal Code §2.04.005 speaks to the date for General Municipal
Elections.) The proposed ordinance moves only the Council meetings falling on
Cupertino’s General Election Tuesday to the Monday before, rather than moving all
Council meetings on any election day.
Sustainability Impact/CEQA
The proposed ordinance is purely procedural; there is no impact to sustainability.
Moreover, these changes are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact resulting from this amendment.
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Prepared by: Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A –Redline Draft Ordinance
B – Clean Draft Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 15-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2
OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT FALL ON
ELECTION TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS
WHEREAS, the Ordinance is determined to be exempt under provisions and
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related
State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, "CEQA"), in that the amendments involve
procedural administrative changes that will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect change to the physical environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision-making
body for this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the exemption
determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance and
agrees with such exemption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.04.010 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.010 Regular Meetings.
The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each
month at six forty-five p.m. and may adjourn any regular meeting to a date certain,
which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned, such
adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. Such adjourned
meetings may likewise be adjourned and any so adjourned meeting shall be a regular
meeting for all purposes.
On regular meeting days, the City Council shall begin any closed session items at six
o'clock p.m.
Ordinance No.
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City Council meetings that fall on legal holidays shall automatically be moved to the
following day.
City Council meetings that fall on any Election Tuesday in November of an even-
numbered year shall automatically be moved to the first Monday of the month.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
give notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code Section
36933, a summary of this Ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of publication
and posting of the entire text.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
the 17th day of November and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Cupertino the ____ of _______ 2015, by the following vote:
PASSED:
Vote: Members of the City Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________ __________________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod G. Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2
OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THAT FALL ON
ELECTION TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS
WHEREAS, the Ordinance is determined to be exempt under provisions and
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related
State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, "CEQA"), in that the amendments involve
procedural administrative changes that will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect change to the physical environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision-making
body for this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the exemption
determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance and
agrees with such exemption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.04.010 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.010 Regular Meetings.
The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each
month at six forty-five p.m. and may adjourn any regular meeting to a date certain,
which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned, such
adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. Such adjourned
meetings may likewise be adjourned and any so adjourned meeting shall be a regular
meeting for all purposes.
On regular meeting days, the City Council shall begin any closed session items at six
o'clock p.m.
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City Council meetings that fall on legal holidays shall automatically be moved to the
following day.
City Council meetings that fall on Election Tuesday in November of an even-numbered
year shall automatically be moved to the first Monday of the month.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
give notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code Section
36933, a summary of this Ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of publication
and posting of the entire text.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
the 17th day of November and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Cupertino the ____ of _______ 2015, by the following vote:
PASSED:
Vote: Members of the City Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________ __________________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Rod G. Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino
CITY OF CUPERTINO
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