12-05-2017 Searchable Packet (2)CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
6:45 PM
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Televised Swearing-in Ceremony followed by Regular Meeting
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
1.Subject: Councilmembers elect Mayor
Recommended Action: Make nominations and elect Mayor
2.Subject: Councilmembers elect Vice Mayor
Recommended Action: Make nominations and elect Vice Mayor
OATH OF OFFICE
3.Subject: Mayor takes Oath of Office
Recommended Action: Mayor takes Oath of Office
4.Subject: Vice Mayor takes Oath of Office
Recommended Action: Vice Mayor takes Oath of Office
COMMENTS BY NEW MAYOR
5.Subject: Comments by new Mayor and presentation of gifts
Recommended Action: Comments by new Mayor and presentation of gifts
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND PUBLIC
6.Subject: Comments by Councilmembers
Recommended Action: Comments by Councilmembers
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December 5, 2017City Council AGENDA
7.Subject: Members of the audience are invited to speak (no Speaker Cards
necessary)
Recommended Action: Members of the audience are invited to speak
RECEPTION
8.Subject: The public is invited to attend a reception in the lobby
Recommended Action: The public is invited to attend a reception in the lobby
RECESS
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
POSTPONEMENTS
9.Subject: Continue Item No. 13 to consider a revised request to demolish an
existing ~71,254 sq.ft. commercial shopping center and construct a mixed-use
development at the Oaks Shopping Center site. (Application No.(s):
GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041) to January 16, 2018 (per
applicant request)
Recommended Action: Continue Item No. 13 to consider a revised request to
demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft. commercial shopping center and construct a
mixed-use development at the Oaks Shopping Center site. (Application No.(s):
GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041) to January 16, 2018 (per
applicant request)
A - Applicant Letter
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.
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December 5, 2017City Council AGENDA
10.Subject: Approve the November 21 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 21 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
11.Subject: Approve First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Recommended Action: 1. Accept the City Manager's First Quarter Financial Report
for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 17-113 approving First Quarter
Budget Adjustments
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
C - Detailed Description of Year End and Adjustments made through 9/30/17
D - Budget Journal
12.Subject: Exceptions to Facility Rental Hours
Recommended Action: Delegate authority to the Recreation and Community Services
Director to approve extended hours for facility rentals.
Staff Report
Attach A - Facility Rental Information
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.Subject: Consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft.
commercial shopping center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks
Shopping Center site. (Application No.(s): GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT
Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN:
326-27-039, -040 and -041). (The applicant is requesting a postponement to
January 16, 2018)
Recommended Action: Continue this item to January 16, 2018
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December 5, 2017City Council AGENDA
14.Subject: Consider an ordinance to establish regulations regarding adult use
(recreational) and medicinal marijuana by adding a new Chapter 10.84, Medicinal
and Adult Use of Marijuana, in Title 10, amending Chapter 19.08, Definitions, to
repeal definitions related to Marijuana and amending Chapter 19.98, Medical
Marijuana, to update and reference the newly established Chapter. (Application
No(s).: MCA-2017-04; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide)
Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and
2. Conduct the first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 17-2169 entitled “An ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 10.84 titled ``Medicinal
and Adult Use of Marijuana” to Title 10 of the Cupertino Municipal Code; amending
Section 19.08.030 to repeal Definitions related to Marijuana; and amending Chapter
19.98 to reference the newly adopted ordinance” (Attachment A.)
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
B - PC Reso 6841 showing additions and deletions
C - Santa Clara County DA Office memo May 2014
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
15.Subject: Approve the Fifth amendment to the Employment Contract for the City
Manager and amend the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-114 approving the Fifth amendment
to the employment contract for the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the contract; and Adopt Resolution No. 17-115 amending the Appointed
Employees' Compensation Program to reflect changes in compensation for the City
Manager.
Staff Report
A - Draft Reso approving the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract
B - Draft Reso amending the Appoined Employees' Compensation Program
C - Appointed Employees' Compensation Program - REDLINED
D - Appointed Employees' Compensation Program - CLEAN
E - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract - REDLINED
F - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract - CLEAN
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
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December 5, 2017City 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning
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
408-777-3223, 48 hours in advance of the Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
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
listening device can be made available for use during the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after
publication of the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City
Clerk’s Office located at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business hours
and in Council packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino
web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal
Code 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council,
Commissioners or City staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as
supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are
accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. You are
hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written
communications to the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall
constitute a waiver of any privacy rights you may have on the information provided to
the City.
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item
that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during
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December 5, 2017City Council AGENDA
consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Council on any issue that is on
this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located in front of the Council,
and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item. When you are called, proceed
to the podium and the Mayor will recognize you. If you wish to address the City
Council on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so by during the public
comment portion of the meeting following the same procedure described above. Please
limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-2944 Name:
Status:Type:Election of Mayor and Vice
Mayor
Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Councilmembers elect Mayor
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Councilmembers elect Mayor
Make nominations and elect Mayor
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-2945 Name:
Status:Type:Election of Mayor and Vice
Mayor
Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Councilmembers elect Vice Mayor
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Councilmembers elect Vice Mayor
Make nominations and elect Vice Mayor
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
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File #: Version:117-2946 Name:
Status:Type:Oath of Office Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Mayor takes Oath of Office
Sponsors:
Indexes:
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Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
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File #: Version:117-2947 Name:
Status:Type:Oath of Office Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Vice Mayor takes Oath of Office
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
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File #: Version:117-2948 Name:
Status:Type:Comments by New Mayor Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Comments by new Mayor and presentation of gifts
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-2949 Name:
Status:Type:Comments by Council
Members and Public
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File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Comments by Councilmembers
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
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File #: Version:117-2950 Name:
Status:Type:Comments by Council
Members and Public
Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Members of the audience are invited to speak (no Speaker Cards necessary)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ConductedCity Council12/5/2017 1
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File #: Version:117-2951 Name:
Status:Type:Reception Agenda Ready
File created:In control:8/22/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: The public is invited to attend a reception in the lobby
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
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File #: Version:117-3356 Name:
Status:Type:Postponements Agenda Ready
File created:In control:11/27/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Continue Item No. 13 to consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft.
commercial shopping center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks Shopping Center
site. (Application No.(s): GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267
Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041) to January 16, 2018 (per applicant
request)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:A - Applicant Letter
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ApprovedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Continue Item No. 13 to consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254
sq.ft. commercial shopping center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks
Shopping Center site. (Application No.(s): GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark
Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041) to
January 16, 2018 (per applicant request)
Continue Item No. 13 to consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft.
commercial shopping center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks Shopping
Center site. (Application No.(s): GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini);
Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041) to January 16,
2018 (per applicant request)
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ANDREW L-FABER
RALPH J.SWANSON
PEGGY L.SPRINGGAY
JOSEPH E.DWORAK
SAMUEL L.FARB
JAMES P.CASHMAN
STEVEN J.CASAD
NANCY J.JOHNSON
JEROLD A. REITON
JONATHAN D.WOLF
KATHLEEN K. SIPLE
KEVIN F. KELLEY
MARK MAKIEWICZ
SANFORD A,BERLINER
SAMUEL J.COHEN
HUGH L,ISOLA
JEFFREY S.KAUFMAN
JOllE HOUSTON
BRIAN L.SHETLER
JOHN F.DOMINGUE
HARRY A,LOPEZ
CHARLES W.VOLPE
MICHAEL VIOLANTI
CHRISriNE H.LONG
AARON M,VALENTI
CHRISTIAN E.PICONE
SUSAN E.BISHOP
SANDRA G.SEPULVEDA
MICHAEL B.IJAMS
ROBERT W,HUMPHREYS
LINDA A.GALLON
ROBERT L,CHORTEK
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THOMAS P.MURPHY
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GHAZALEH MODARRESI
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OF COUNSEL
STEVEN L.HALLGRIMSON
FRANK R,UBHAUS
ERIC WONG
NANCY L,BRANDT
Catarina Kidd,Senior Planner
City of Cupertino
Community Development Department
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
catarinak@cuDertino.org
Re:Westport Cupertino General Plan Amendment Authorization
Our File No.:24070-001
LAWRENCE UN
JOHN WHISMAN JR.
DAVID A.BELLUMORI
STEPHEN C.SCORDELIS
HARRY B. GILL
MICHAEL C-BRANSON
JUSTIN D.PRliEin
ANTHONY DeJAGER
ELLEN M.TAYLOR
RICHARD E.NOSKY,JR.
LESLIEKALIM McHUGH
LAURA PALAZZOLO
Dear Ms.Kidd:
Thiswillfollowupourtelephoneconversationoftoday andserveasa formalrequestfrom
applicant KT Urbanto continue the hearing for General Plan Amendment authorization on the
proposed WestportCupertinoProject from December5th,2017 to January 16th, 2018.
Thank you for your consideration.
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David Brandt, City Manager (email only)davidb@cupertino.org
Aarti Shrivastava,Assistant City Manager (email only)aartis@cupertino.org
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:116-2061 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Approved
File created:In control:10/4/2016 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Approve the November 21 City Council minutes
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:A - Draft Minutes
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ApprovedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Approve the November 21 City Council minutes
Approve the November 21 City Council minutes
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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 4:00 p.m. Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan called the Special City Council meeting to order in the
City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue.
Present: Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan, Vice Mayor Darcy Paul, and Councilmembers Barry
Chang, Steven Scharf, and Rod Sinks. Absent: None.
Council went into closed session and reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m. in the Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue for the Regular Meeting.
1. Subject: Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8. Properties: 10849 Sycamore Drive, Cupertino, California; APN 342-57-028. Agency
Negotiators: David Brandt, Jaqui Guzman. Negotiating Parties: Carol Atwood. Under
Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mayor Vaidhyanathan reported that Council gave direction to staff.
2. Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9: (one potential case)
Written communications for this item included handout from League of California Cities
and a letter to Council.
David Gold spoke on this item.
Mayor Vaidhyanathan reported that Council cancelled the item by unanimous vote and no
action was taken.
Mayor Vaidhyanathan also reported out from an additional closed session added as an urgent
item by unanimous vote regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. Properties: 10301 Byrne Avenue, Cupertino, Ca lifornia; APN
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357-11-020. Agency Negotiators: David Brandt, Jeff Milkes. Negotiating Parties: Susan P. Sievert,
on behalf of The Patricia L. Sievert Trust. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mayor Vaidhyanathan reported that Council provided further direction to the negotiators.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan called the Regular City Council meeting to order in
the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan, Vice Mayor Darcy Paul, and Councilmembers Barry
Chang, Steven Scharf, and Rod Sinks. Absent: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Present Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers at the Silicon Valley Korean
School (SVKS)
Recommended Action: Present Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers at the Silicon
Valley Korean School (SVKS)
Youngsook Kim, Vice Principal of Silicon Valley Korean School called the names of the
volunteers and two volunteers spoke briefly.
Mayor Vaidhyanathan presented Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers at the Silicon
Valley Korean School (SVKS).
2. Subject: Presentation from the Cupertino Rotary regarding community outreach
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from the Cupertino Rotary regarding
community outreach
Written communications for this item included a presentation.
Cupertino Rotary President John Zirelli, incoming Rotary President for 2018 Helen Davis,
and Rotary President Elect for 2020 Padma Chari gave a presentation regarding community
outreach.
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Council received the presentation.
POSTPONEMENTS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Brooke Ezzat talked about completion bonds and a mixed use development fee for developers.
Donna Austin talked about housing concerns in Cupertino (distributed written comments).
Kevin McClelland speaking on behalf of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce talked about
General Plan decisions.
Tracey Edwards speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters talked about the recent
speaker series and allowing input before making changes to the General plan.
Pilar Lorenzana speaking on behalf of Silicon Valley at Home talked about housing decisions in
Cupertino.
Mike Malik talked about affordable housing in Silicon Valley.
John Zhao talked about SB 35 (Wiener) and the Cupertino General Plan.
Muni Madhdhipatla talked about new housing legislation and Vallco redevelopment.
Pete Heller talked about new housing legislation and Vallco redevelopment.
Jennifer Griffin talked about new housing legislation.
Dolly Sandoval talked about noticing for City development and SB 35.
Heather Dean talked about changes to the Cupertino General Plan.
Tara Sreekrishnan talked about community benefit agreements.
Danessa Techmanski talked about new housing legislation and Vallco redevelopment.
Liana Crabtree talked about new housing legislation.
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Victoria Fierce speaking on behalf of California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund
(CaRLA) talked about SB 35 and the Cupertino General Plan.
Richard Lowenthal talked about SB 35 and the Cupertino General Plan.
Lisa Warren talked about new housing legislation.
Nathan Ho speaking on behalf of Silicon Valley Leadership Group talked about Vallco
redevelopment and thanked Council for the recent speaker series.
David Watson talked about housing and Vallco redevelopment.
Rich Abdalah talked about process for agenda items.
Mark Mollineaux talked about SB 35.
Max Kapczynski talked about housing in Cupertino.
Aboubacar Ndiaye talked about Vallco and housing allocation in Cupertino.
Liat Zavodivker talked about housing and Vallco redevelopment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Paul moved and Chang seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Vaidhyanathan, Paul, Chang, Scharf, and Sinks. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
None.
3. Subject: Approve the November 7 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 7 City Council minutes
4. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 6, 2017
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-107 accepting Accounts Payable for the
period ending October 6, 2017
5. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 20, 2017
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-108 accepting Accounts Payable for period
ending October 20, 2017
6. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 13, 2017
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-109 accepting Accounts Payable for the
period ending October 13, 2017
7. Subject: Declare weeds a nuisance and set hearing date of January 16 for objections to
proposed removal
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-110 declaring weeds a nuisance and
setting a hearing date of January 16 for objections to proposed removal
8. Subject: Creation of pooled liability assurance network joint powers authority (PLAN JPA).
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 17-111 authorizing the City of Cupertino to
participate in the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA).
9. Subject: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Active Network, LLC
for recreation management software
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Product and
Services Agreement with Active Network, LLC, in the amount of $1,058,754 for enterprise
recreation management software implementation, hardware, and subscription (Attachment
A). Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contract extensions at the end of
the initial five-year contract period for one two-year term
10. Subject: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for KVS Team (dba Koja Kitchen), 19700
Vallco Parkway, Suite 130
Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control of the application for Alcohol Beverage License for KVS Team (dba Koja
Kitchen), 19700 Vallco Parkway, Suite 130
11. Subject: Authorize the City Manager to send letter s opposing wireless legislation that
infringes on the City's authority to manage publicly owned property and wireless facility
placement.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to send letters to governmental
representatives, committees and other appropriate groups and agencies regarding
legislation that affects the City's authority to manage publicly owned property and wireless
facility placement.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
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12. Subject: Authorization of consultant services and budget for specific plan and
environmental review of the Vallco Shopping District Special Area.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City
Manager to: a. Execute a consultant agreement with Opticos Design to provide services to
the City for the preparation of a specific plan for the Council’s consideration, for an amount
not to exceed $850,000 (Attachment A). b. Execute a consultant agreement with David J.
Powers and Associates, Inc. to provide services to the City for the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) for the Council’s consideration, for an amount not to
exceed $821,940. This amount includes services of transportation consultant Fehr and Peers,
who will be a subconsultant under the David J. Powers and Associates, Inc. contract
(Attachment B). c. Execute a consultant agreement with EPS to provide services to the City
for economic impact analysis for an amount not to exceed $147,000 (Attachment C). d.
Negotiate and execute additional future amendments to the agreements listed in Items 1a.
- c. above, up to a total of $2,405,549, which includes the contract amounts listed above, 15%
administrative fee on consultant contracts and a 15% contingency, to the extent that funds
are appropriated for the amendments and the total expenditures are cost-recovered from
the applicant. 2. Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Planning and Community
Development - Mid to Long Term Planning program budget of $2,405,549.
Written communications for this item included a letter and emails to Council.
Senior Planner Catarina Kidd reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Vaidhyanathan opened public comment and the following individuals spoke.
Chi Yeh
Donna Austin
Jean Bedord
Jennifer Griffin
Bob Stromberg
Lisa Warren
Mayor Vaidhyanathan closed public comment.
Staff answered questions from Council.
Sinks moved and Chang seconded to 1. Authorize the City Manager to: a. Execute a
consultant agreement with Opticos Design to provide services to the City for the
preparation of a specific plan for the Council’s consideration, for an amount not to exceed
$850,000 (Attachment A). b. Execute a consultant agreement with David J. Powers and
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Associates, Inc. to provide services to the City for the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Reports (EIR) for the Council’s consideration, for an amount not to exceed $821,940.
This amount includes services of transportation consultant Fehr and Peers, who will be a
subconsultant under the David J. Powers and Associates, Inc. contract (Attachment B). c.
Execute a consultant agreement with EPS to provide services to the City for economic
impact analysis for an amount not to exceed $147,000 (Attachment C). d. Negotiate and
execute additional future amendments to the agreements listed in Items 1a. - c. above, up
to a total of $2,405,549, which includes the contract amounts listed above, 15%
administrative fee on consultant contracts and a 15% contingency, to the extent that funds
are appropriated for the amendments and the total expenditures are cost-recovered from
the applicant. 2. Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Planning and Community
Development - Mid to Long Term Planning program budget of $2,405,549.
Paul offered a friendly amendment directing staff to ask the consultants to come to a
Council meeting at the earliest possible date to answer questions. Sinks accepted the
friendly amendment. Chang did not accept the friendly amendment and Vaidhyanathan
seconded the motion and friendly amendment.
The motion carried unanimously.
13. Subject: Mitigation Fee Act - Annual and Five-Year Report for fiscal year ending June 30,
2017
Recommended Action: Accept the Annual and Five-Year Review of the City of Cupertino's
Development Impact Fees (Government Code Section 66000 et seq.); and Adopt Resolution
No 17-112 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Approving
the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Reports and Making Required
Findings."
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the staff report.
Staff answered questions from Council.
Mayor Vaidhyanathan opened public comment and the following individuals spoke.
Tara Sreekrishnan
Jennifer Griffin
Mayor Vaidhyanathan closed public comment.
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Paul moved and Scharf seconded to accept the Annual and Five-Year Review of the City of
Cupertino's Development Impact Fees (Government Code Section 66000 et seq.); and Adopt
Resolution No 17-112 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
Approving the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Reports and Making
Required Findings." The motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
14. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various community
events.
Gave direction to staff to hold the 11/27 City Council study session, and cancel the 11/27
Environmental Review Committee and 11/28 Planning Commission agenda items
regarding Housing Element discussion.
Gave direction to staff to address how Council gives direction and adds items to the agenda
in formal Rules of Conduct that will be coming to Council at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 p.m., Mayor Vaidhyanathan adjourned the meeting.
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-3015 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Agenda Ready
File created:In control:9/12/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Approve First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
C - Detailed Description of Year End and Adjustments made through 9/30/17
D - Budget Journal
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
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Subject: Approve First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
1. Accept the City Manager's First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and 2.
Adopt Resolution No. 17-113 approving First Quarter Budget Adjustments
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: December 5, 2017
Subject
Approve the First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Recommended Action
1. Accept the City Manager’s First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18
2. Adopt a draft resolution approving First Quarter budget adjustments
Fiscal Impact
On June 20, 2017, as part of the Final Budget Hearing and Adoption, the City Council approved
the following changes to the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget:
BUDGET ACTIONS AMOUNT
Proposed Budget 141,236,255
Final Budget Hearing & Adoption 0
Appropriation to Capital Projects for the Bike Plan Implementation 3,000,000
Transfers out of the Capital Reserve for the Bike Plan 3,000,000
Appropriation to the Capital Improvement Fund to fund Bike Plan
Implementation
779,762
Transfers out of the Transportation Fund for the Bike Plan 779,762
Appropriation to the Creekside Building Roof Modification 50,000
Appropriation to Public Works Traffic Engineering for Senior
Mobility Pilot Program
22,000
Appropriation to City Council Community Funding for the Iranian
Federated Women’s Club Event
400
Final Budget Hearing & Adoption 0
FY 2017-18 Final Adopted Budget $148,868,179
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The FY 2017-18 Final Budget was adopted at $148,868,179, and is balanced using the
combination of $125,692,328 in revenue, and is expected to use $23,175,851 of fund balance by
the end of the fiscal year. This is primarily due to the use of savings in the Capital Reserve to
fund Capital Improvement Projects and the CalPERS reserve. Additionally, savings already set
aside for the Lawrence Mitty property acquisition are projected to be used this fiscal year.
Final Adopted Budget by Fund, $148,868,179
General
$75,051,233
50%
Special Revenue
$24,872,591
17%
Debt Service
$3,167,538
2%
Capital Projects
$23,509,762
16%
Enterprise
$10,576,992
7%
Internal Service
$11,690,063
8%
As part of the FY 2016-17 year-end close, additional funds were carried forward through
encumbrances of $10,532,154, and carryforward appropriations from fiscal year 2016-17 of
$41,133,535. In addition, due to an operating transfer of Internal Service Fund 615 back into the
General Fund, there was a post-closing adjustment of $3,028,366 resulting in a net zero impact
to the Amended Budget when revenue is taken into account. Lastly, Council approved budget
amendments between July 1 to September 30, 2017 totaling $418,092. The Amended Budget at
the end of the first quarter is $197,923,594 and is funded with $131,525,888 in revenue and
$66,397,706 in fund balance and one-time funding sources. Budget amendments are
summarized in the chart below:
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Fund Description Amount
General Fund Total 11,974,549
Special Revenue Total 21,061,815
Capital Project Total 5,971,870
Enterprise Fund Total 1,438,826
Internal Service Total 686,475
Budget Carryover Total 41,133,535
General Fund Total 147,810
Special Revenue Total 270,282
Council Action Total 418,092
General Fund Total (3,028,366)
Post-Closing Budget Adjustment Total (3,028,366)
General Fund Total 4,529,247
Special Revenue Total 4,362,855
Capital Project Total 839,842
Enterprise Fund Total 38,195
Internal Service Total 762,015
Encumbrance Carryover Total 10,532,154
Grand Total 49,055,415
For detailed descriptions of budget amendments, please refer to Attachment C.
2016-17 Fiscal Year End
The City of Cupertino is expected to end FY 2016-17 with total expenditures of $134.9 million -
$12.8 million lower than budgeted. This decrease in expenditures is due to various savings
achieved over several expense categories as summarized in the table below:
Expense Category Amended
Budget
Actual
Expenditures
(Savings)/
Deficit
Description
Salary and Benefits 30,318,770 27,898,513 (2,420,257)Due to full time vacancy rate and part time salary
savings
Materials 6,065,517 5,005,065 (1,060,452)Due to savings in Special Program Expenses, Grant
Expenditures, General Supplies, Water Services, and
Electrical Services
Contracts 28,252,813 25,177,617 (3,075,196)Due to savings in Planning, Building, City Attorney,
Recreation, I&T Infrastructure, and Compensated
Absence
Cost Allocation 15,086,901 15,086,900 1 Slight overage due to rounding
Capital Outlays and Special
Projects
24,843,486 20,185,568 (4,657,918)Due to savings in Fixed Asset purchases in I&T and
special project savings for Main Street, Traffic Impact
Fee, and CDD.
Contingencies 1,326,154 1,186 (1,324,968) Due to departments having sufficient appropriations
Debt Service, Transfers Out
and Other Financing Uses
41,766,416 41,529,670 (236,746)Due to decreased depreciation expenses for
Equipment Maintenance and Video
Total 147,660,058 134,884,519 (12,775,538)
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Total revenue of $145.8 million is expected. This is $46.3 million lower than estimated, primarily
due to decreases in charges for services as a result of a change in methodology for the Cost
Allocation Plan and decreases in development fees related to housing mitigation and park
dedication tax zone. In addition, revenues from Other Financing Sources were higher than
budgeted primarily due to increases in refundable deposit revenue from the Apple
development.
Revenue Category Amended Budget Actual Amount (Overage)/Shortage
05 - Sales tax 25,940,000 26,932,012 992,012
10 - Property tax 20,741,000 20,219,077 (521,923)
15 - Transient occupancy 6,708,000 6,023,681 (684,319)
20 - Utility tax 3,122,000 3,082,408 (39,592)
25 - Franchise fees 2,900,000 3,409,572 509,572
30 - Other taxes 35,234,404 3,258,117 (31,976,287)
35 - Licenses and permits 2,499,000 2,536,924 37,924
40 - Use of money and property 1,120,180 1,752,056 631,876
45 - Intergovernmental revenue 3,570,529 2,600,418 (970,111)
50 - Charges for services 48,690,980 29,535,377 (19,155,603)
55 - Fines and forfeitures 1,102,000 603,193 (498,807)
60 - Miscellaneous 3,026,225 2,325,850 (700,375)
65 - Transfers in 37,199,639 37,665,966 466,327
70 - Other financing sources 247,300 5,829,140 5,581,840
Grand Total 192,101,257 145,773,789 (46,327,468)
The table below compares by fund, total budgeted and actual revenue and expenditures, and
the resulting changes to the fund balance effective as of FY 2016-17 year-end close.
FY 2016-17 Year End Estimates (Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balance in millions)
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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, General Fund revenue is expected to end the year within projections.
Overall revenue is tracking at $2.7 million or 17% lower than last year primarily due to a
decrease in charges for services due to a change in the methodology for cost allocation and a
decrease in sales tax revenue this year because, in 2017, the city received a one-time sales tax
payment from the state to reconcile the “triple-flip”.
In addition, revenue increases are driven by transfers in from the Capital Reserve to create the
reserve for CalPERS as well as other financing sources such as refundable deposit revenue from
the Apple Campus 2 development. Staff will continue to monitor all revenue categories, and as
part of the Mid-Year proposal make any necessary revenue projection adjustments.
The following table shows the differences between revenues collected as of the first quarter in
the current fiscal year and the prior fiscal year:
Revenue Category First Quarter 2017 First Quarter 2018 Variance
05 - Sales tax 9,183,818 6,666,889 (2,516,929)
10 - Property tax 42,241 36,740 (5,501)
15 - Transient occupancy 835,973 1,003,046 167,073
20 - Utility tax 538,005 422,586 (115,419)
25 - Franchise fees 207,791 205,058 (2,734)
30 - Other taxes 262,929 299,865 36,936
35 - Licenses and permits 696,591 719,647 23,056
40 - Use of money and property 306,294 404,678 98,384
45 - Intergovernmental revenue 30,689 26,563 (4,125)
50 - Charges for services 3,882,299 2,476,766 (1,405,533)
55 - Fines and forfeitures 63,971 72,214 8,242
60 - Miscellaneous 33,856 151,170 117,314
65 - Transfers in 0 500,001 500,001
70 - Other financing sources 105,555 506,776 401,220
Grand Total 16,190,014 13,491,999 (2,698,015)
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:
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Fund Department Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance Description
100 Recreation & Community Services 47,000 - 47,000 4th of July Fireworks
100 Recreation & Community Services 30,000 - 30,000 Customer Service Training for Staff
100 Public Works 350,000 - 350,000 Asset Management Plan for Municipal Water System
100 Innovation & Technology 287,880 287,880 - Transfer Software Costs to Applications
100 Recreation & Community Services 58,435 - 58,435
(58,435) - (58,435)
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 714,880 287,880 427,000
260 Community Development (56,938) - (56,938)Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND (56,938) - (56,938)
610 Innovation & Technology (287,880) (287,880) - Transfer Software Costs to Applications
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUND (287,880) (287,880) -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 370,062 - 370,062
Recommended Adjustment
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Reallocating Noontime Program Funds to 100-62-623 (Youth, Teen, and
Senior Adult Recreation) and 100-11-165 (Teen Commission)
4th of July Fireworks
The City Council allocated one-time funding of $100,000 to the FY 2016-17 budget in May 2017
to support the July 4, 2017 fireworks show. Because of the late timing and trial basis of the 2017
show, no ongoing funding for fireworks was included in the FY 2017-18 Adopted Budget. To
adequately resource the July 4, 2018 fireworks show, a FY 2017-18 budget amendment of
$47,000 is requested to allow Recreation & Community Services to encumber necessary
contracts for professional services with the pyrotechnic firm and to arrange school district
permits, all of which occurs in December and January. In order to fund this event annually,
$100,000 will be needed each year on an ongoing basis.
Asset Management Plan for Municipal Water System
The purpose of the Asset Management Plan (AMP) is to provide information that will assist
Public Works in understanding a variety of system conditions of the municipal water system
(system) leased to San Jose Water Company. The system is comprised of approximately 60
miles of distribution piping, two wells, three above ground reservoirs, a pump station and
approximately 4,100 service connections. The system was last operated by the City in 1997 and
the current 25 year lease expires in 2022. Available system information has been found to be
incomplete or outdated. When completed, the AMP will include a prioritized list of
recommended capital improvement projects for years 2018-2028. Information contained within
the AMP will be utilized for the remaining term of the lease and to provide system
improvement priorities beyond the current lease term as may be applicable.
Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
For FY 2017-18, $58,435 was budgeted for the Noontime program in the Youth, Teen, and Senior
Adult Recreation Program (100-62-623), but was discontinued due to staffing challenges and
evolving need within the Cupertino community. In an effort to provide the youth and teen
community with enhanced services, staff and the Teen Commission are looking to reallocate
funds for the following purposes:
Youth, Teen, and Senior Adult Recreation (100-62-623)
o YAC Attack – a biannual leadership summit organized by Cupertino Recreation
and YTRS, a youth and teen organization, designed to bring youth and teens
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from the Bay Area to meet other teen leaders. Funding would be used for
supplies and staffing.
o Cupertino Youth Academy – a leadership program for 14-17 year olds which will
give teens a wider perspective on careers in government and non -profit
organizations. Funding would be used for transportation, staffing, and supplies.
o Spelling Bee – a spelling bee for 4th to 8th graders. Funding would be used for
supplies and staffing.
Teen Commission (100-11-165)
o Teen Workshops – the Teen Commission would like to have workshops led by
either professional speakers or student volunteers. Funding would be for
program supplies.
o <hack> Cupertino – yearly hackathon for Cupertino teens. Funding would be for
event supplies.
o Teen Stress Outreach – Teen Commission would like to work on addressing the
issue of teen stress in Cupertino. Ideas include outreach and awareness. Funding
would go to supplies for this endeavor.
Transfer of City Channel/Web Internal Service Fund (615) to the General Fund (100)
Governmental Accounting Standards say that internal service funds should be used if the
reporting government is the predominant participant in the activity. The City’s City
Channel/Web internal service fund pays for all the operating and equipment costs related to
City Channel, the City Website, and City applications. Since the main users of these services are
the residents of Cupertino, the City has elected to consolidate the City Channel/Web internal
service fund with the City’s General Fund. All related budget amendments and actual expense
and revenue changes related to the change in fund type have not yet been reflected in the City’s
financials but will be complete and reflected in the Mid-Year Financial Report.
Fund Balance
The FY 2016-17 Amended Budget as of the third quarter anticipated the General Fund would
end FY 2016-17 with $45.01 million in total fund balance, of which $11.28 million would be
unassigned fund balance. Updated projections as of the first quarter anticipate the City will end
FY 2017-18 with $55.77 million in General Fund fund balance - approximately $10.4 million
higher than the Final Adopted Budget due to higher revenues received and less expenditures,
as described in the sections above.
Actuals
Year End
Projection
Adopted
Budget First Quarter
CLASSIFICATION 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2017-18
Non Spendable 0.94 0.94 1.10 0.94
Restricted 0.89 0.69 0.76 0.69
Committed - 11.60 11.60 10.43
Assigned 20.50 20.50 25.19 23.87
UnAssigned 29.87 11.28 6.75 19.85
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 52.19 45.01 45.41 55.77
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To date, the City’s outside auditors have not completed their review of the City’s financials.
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.
Sustainability Reserve
Cupertino’s Sustainability Division oversees the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which
defines strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provides residents, businesses and
schools with programs and services focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water
conservation, alternative transportation and other sustainable actions. Funding sources and
project expenditures for these projects/programs are approved through the budgeting process.
Every so often the City receives rebates for projects that successfully meet the eligibility
requirements such as energy or water efficiency. If the rebates were not initially budgeted, they
are typically categorized as unassigned fund balances in the General Fund. The Sustainability
Division requests Council to approve that any unbudgeted rebates or revenue received for
sustainability projects be placed in an assigned fund balance within the general fund to help
support future sustainability projects/programs. This year this will result in $75,499 of
unassigned General Fund Balance to become assigned General Fund Balance.
Staffing
As part of the final budget, Council approved 198 FTEs. No new positions were added in the
first quarter of the 2017-18 Fiscal Year.
Performance Measures
The City’s performance measures align with government and private industry best practices.
City Staff will update Council with the status of performance measures as part of the Mid-Year
Budget Report, including prior year totals and current year results through December.
Conclusion
The First Quarter Financial Report shows the City is well-positioned to move forward. City Staff
recommends adjustments of $370,062 in appropriations resulting in an increase use of fund
balance of $370,062 across all funds.
Prepared by: Budget Team Members - Karen Bernard-Guerin, Thomas Leung, Katy Nomura,
and Toni Oasay-Anderson
Reviewed 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 2017-18
C – Detailed Description of Year End and Adjustments made through 9/30/17
D – Budget Journal
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BY
APPROPRIATING, TRANSFERRING, AND UNAPPROPRIATING MONIES
FOR SPECIFIED FUNDS
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 determined that fund balances from the
specified funds are adequate to cover amended appropriations, and has
recommended the allocation of monies for specified funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
ratify the attached amended appropriations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 5th day of December 2017, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
Attachment A
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Appropriation
Amendment by Fund
Appropriation
Amendment
Revenue
Amendment
Fund Balance
(Use of)
General Fund $ 714,880 $ 287,880 $ (427,000)
Special Revenue Fund $ (56,938) $0 $56,938
Internal Service Fund $ (287,880) $ (287,880) $0
Total Appropriation
Amendment All Funds
$ 370,062
$0
$ (370,062)
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¹ To date the City has yet to have its 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.
² The additional $0.2 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.
*Carryovers/Post-Closing Budget Adjustment includes $41,133,535 in carryovers and a ($3,028,366) in Post-Closing Budget Adjustments.
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 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18
Revenue $8.3 $56.1 $83.5 $10.3 $68.2 $77.9 $16.2 $89.0 $95.2 $13.5 $80.0 $88.9
Expenditures $19.0 $89.7 $86.2 $13.0 $78.9 $65.0 $18.4 $90.9 $94.0 $17.6 $75.1 $88.7
Fund Balance $(10.7) $(33.6) $(2.7) $(2.7) $(10.7) $12.9 $(2.2) $(1.9) $1.1 $(4.1) $4.9 $0.2
$(60.0)
$(40.0)
$(20.0)
$-
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
$100.0
$120.0
In MillionsFIRST QUARTER REPORT
The following is the First Quarter Financial Report, submitted by the Administrative Services Department for the period of
July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year. It has been prepared to inform the City Council, City
leadership and the public of the City’s fiscal status.
BACKGROUND - On June 20, 2017, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Final Budget for the City of Cupertino.
This spending plan of $148,868,179 for all funds reflected a $7,631,924 increase from the 2017-18 Proposed Budget of
$141,236,255. This is due to changes recommended by Council at the final budget hearing and adoption that approved the
appropriation of: 1) $3 million in Capital Projects and $3 million in transfers out of the Capital Reserve for the Bike Plan, 2)
$779,762 in the Capital Improvement Fund and $779,762 in transfers out from the Transportation Fund for the Bike Plan, 3)
$50,000 for the Creekside Building Roof Modification, 4) $22,000 in Traffic Engineering for a Senior Mobility Pilot Program,
5) $400 in City Council Community Funding for the Iranian Federated Women’s Club Event. These adjustments include
carryovers and encumbrances for obligations from the previous fiscal year, adjustments as part of quarterly financial reports,
as well as adjustments approved as part of any separate Council agenda item. Combined, these adjustments result in the
amended operating budget of $197,923,594.
FY 2017-18
Proposed Budget through the First Quarter | Amended Budget FY 2017-18 | Flow of Funds Chart (in Millions)
GENERAL FUND UPDATE - General Fund Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balance
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General Fund Classification of Fund Balance
Actuals
Year End
Projection
Adopted
Budget First Quarter
CLASSIFICATION 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2017-18
Non Spendable 0.94 0.94 1.10 0.94
Restricted 0.89 0.69 0.76 0.69
Committed - 11.60 11.60 10.43
Assigned 20.50 20.50 25.19 23.87
UnAssigned 29.87 11.28 6.75 19.85
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 52.19 45.01 45.41 55.77
RECOMMENDED FIRST QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Trends
As of September 30, 2017, General Fund
expenditures are $17.6 million; this represents
20% of the budgeted appropriations.
Expenditures at the first quarter point of the
prior three years were between 20% and 22% of
the final actual expenditures, placing this year
within range. General Fund revenues are at $13.5
million; this represents 15% of the budgeted
revenue. Revenues at the first quarter point of the
prior three years were between 10% and 17%,
placing this year within the range.
Are General Fund Revenues and Expenditures on Trend?
GENERAL FUND UPDATE (continued)
SUMMARY
The First Quarter Financial Report shows the City is well-positioned to move forward. City staff recommends
adjustments of $370,062 in appropriations resulting in an increase use of fund balance of $370,062 across all
funds.
Fund Department Expenditure Revenue Fund Balance Description
100 Recreation & Community Services 47,000 - 47,000 4th of July Fireworks
100 Recreation & Community Services 30,000 - 30,000 Customer Service Training for Staff
100 Public Works 350,000 - 350,000 Asset Management Plan for Municipal Water System
100 Innovation & Technology 287,880 287,880 - Transfer Software Costs to Applications
100 Recreation & Community Services 58,435 - 58,435
(58,435) - (58,435)
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 714,880 287,880 427,000
260 Community Development (56,938) - (56,938) Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND (56,938) - (56,938)
610 Innovation & Technology (287,880) (287,880) - Transfer Software Costs to Applications
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUND (287,880) (287,880) -
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 370,062 - 370,062
Recommended Adjustment
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Reallocating Noontime Program Funds to 100-62-623 (Youth, Teen, and
Senior Adult Recreation) and 100-11-165 (Teen Commission)
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ATTACHMENT C
FUND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
100 General Fund Budget Carryover 55 lights for contractor poles 130,849.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover AC2 850,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Apple Park expense Account plan review contracts 621,911.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Apple Park expense Account planning contacts 2,238,757.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Apple park pay for building inspection 675,566.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Bank reconciliation fees and mobile payment 14,400.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover BBF Pool Pump VFD 64,518.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Bike storage/racks 15,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover carry over to new 750‐### North De Anza 125,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover CCBA member 35,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover comm hall millwork 96,140.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover community garden and BBF improvements 50,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Conf exp due to dept accreditation & training 12,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover convert ext lights to LED, new dance flr 16,286.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Demo garden 59,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover dept accreditation process & professional training expenses 8,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover downstairs renovation, will move to new 900 acct 57,529.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover drought‐related expenses 50,246.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Economic Development contract services 108,084.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover emergency supplies storage unit 5,400.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Employee Commute Program 10,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover EV Charging stations ‐ non‐PGE portion 30,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Expanding bike fleet 5,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover ext shutter repl., social rm sound dampen/repaint, kitchen up 30,271.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover fountain maint and equipment 51,038.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover General Plan Amendment Authorization applications 47,250.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover General plan Amendmt exp carry over 14,554.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Hamptons expense account pass‐through 24,060.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Heart of the City account 52,650.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Housing Element updates/implementation 20,955.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover info kiosk, cement pads 36,222.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Irrigation controller settlement and replacements 408,579.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Janitorial agreement min wage adj, info signage at aquarium 319,485.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover July 4th Fireworks Show 75,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Laundry to Landscape Cost Share 5,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Marina Plaza expense account 68,292.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover marketing consultant for plan and branding 17,261.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Meadow Restoration work at McClellan Ranch 42,500.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Money for Lawrence Mitty Annexation 172,980.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Monta Vista Specific plan account 175,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover new carpet, vehicle charging station 25,872.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover new hire office furniture 2,500.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Oaks account current planning 441,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover on‐call contracts carry over 150,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover ongoing building records scanning/conversion project 66,608.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Paint entry way and stair hand rails 9,200.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover paint front shop, LED lights in welding, bird netting 36,465.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Plan review monitor and computer 10,300.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover PO2017‐127 carry over recon adj (10,100.00)
100 General Fund Budget Carryover proceeds of Hidden Treasures Event.5,652.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover PT staff for new software 60,859.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover record scanning special project 64,199.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover repaint exterior and floor repair 22,695.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover repaint inside and out 16,800.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover repaint interior, new cabinets/sinks/counter 14,100.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Replacement Software Annual Maintenance Fee 39,490.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Replacement software hardware 35,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover resurfacing asphalt pathways at 8 sites 160,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Reverse 10088844900965 PW Carryover 2017‐00002279 (179,788.00)
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Safety Grant Funds 6,617.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover SCB/Bandley Intersection Project 64,923.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover School Car‐pool App 30,000.00
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ATTACHMENT C
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Seven Springs Code enforcement 250,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Signs and rain barrel catchment for demo garden 10,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Software replacement consultant fees (implementation)96,703.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Speaker Series account 25,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover special pass‐through contracts (environmental reviews)600,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Special project fund for AC2 inspections 723,993.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover SR2S Program 80,082.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Stand for plan review screen 3,800.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover storm drain repairs 40,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Summer Intern ‐ Dylan Fara 10,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Supplies for new supervisors 2,500.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover supplies for new supervisors and facilities 2,300.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Sustainability Commission: speaker series, waste pilot, etc. 5,993.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Teen Center equipment, computers 2,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover TICC cellular capacity/coverage negotiations with Vendors 30,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Traffic impact fee 179,788.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Traffic signal firmware 161,215.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Training & instruction 23,650.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover trash capture Vallco Special District 134,750.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover trash diversion devices 6,825.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Tripepi Smith Branding project 23,000.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover update Stevens Creek Corridor facility 9,999.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover Vallco account current planning 1,470,500.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover window film, coating for graffiti 12,933.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover window replace, card access syst, granite flr rest., aquarium 91,271.00
100 General Fund Budget Carryover yr 2 of 5 for replacement of street light poles 66,072.00
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 11,974,549.00
210 Storm Drain Improvement Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 1,985,512.00
215 Storm Drain AB1600 Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 501,083.00
230 Env Mgmt Cln Crk Strm DraBudget Carryover Camera + accessories, stm drain lamination 420.00
230 Env Mgmt Cln Crk Strm DraBudget Carryover storm drain capture devices 60,000.00
260 CDBG Budget Carryover PO2017‐110 carryover Recon adj (15,495.00)
265 BMR Housing Budget Carryover Loan for Charities Housing 3,672,000.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover annual asphalt project 2,546,650.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 3,766,572.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover isolated dig out, crack and fog seal 82,397.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover PO2016‐499 carry over recon adj (53,540.00)
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover regnart road emergency repair 271,207.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover sidewalk grinding project 10,267.00
270 Transportation Fund Budget Carryover speed bump resurfacing 7,729.00
280 Park Dedication Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 8,227,013.00
SPECIAL REVENUE TOTAL 21,061,815.00
420 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Carryover 420‐99‐033 Turf Reduction budget carryover 94,191.00
420 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 5,819,046.00
427 Stevens Creek Corridor ParkBudget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 58,633.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL 5,971,870.00
520 Resource Recovery Budget Carryover Carryover adj due to PO2017‐158 recon (5,040.00)
520 Resource Recovery Budget Carryover Outstanding landfill bills 346,680.00
560 Blackberry Farm Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 469,418.00
560 Blackberry Farm Budget Carryover Project Delays starting 8/17, should be complete by Oct 2017 27,406.00
570 Sports Center Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 470,000.00
580 Recreation Program Budget Carryover CIP Budget Carryovers 130,362.00
ENTERPRISE FUND TOTAL 1,438,826.00
610 Innovation & Technology Budget Carryover 5 Cityworks AMS Licenses 5,205.00
610 Innovation & Technology Budget Carryover Activenet, Govlnvest, Accela and other software implementatio 253,000.00
610 Innovation & Technology Budget Carryover MAGNET CONTRACT 29,000.00
610 Innovation & Technology Budget Carryover Vid strg, vRealize, Enhcd Penet., KACE, Ntwk Ref., Email Arch 400,000.00
615 I&T Video and Applications Budget Carryover PO2017‐600 carry over recon adj (27,500.00)
630 Vehicle/Equip Replacement Budget Carryover Flammable liquids cabinet, oil filter crusher 26,770.00
INTERNAL SERVICE TOTAL 686,475.00
BUDGET CARRYOVER TOTAL 41,133,535.00
100 General Fund Council Action CC Approved BA ‐ AC2 TDM Project 147,810.00
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 147,810.00
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ATTACHMENT C
270 Transportation Fund Council Action Budget Adjustment CC 070517‐Regnart Rd Emerg Repair 270,282.00
SPECIAL REVENUE TOTAL 270,282.00
COUNCIL ACTION TOTAL 418,092.00
100 General Fund Budget/Reclass Transfer Fund 615 ISF to Fund 100 Gen Fund Operating Transfer (3,028,366.00)
GENERAL FUND TOTAL (3,028,366.00)
POST‐CLOSING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TOTAL (3,028,366.00)
100 General Fund Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 4,529,247.00
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 4,529,247.00
210 Storm Drain Improvement Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 243,320.00
230 Env Mgmt Cln Crk Strm DraEncumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 1,525.00
260 CDBG Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 15,495.00
265 BMR Housing Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 28,958.00
270 Transportation Fund Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 4,073,282.00
280 Park Dedication Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 275.00
SPECIAL REVENUE TOTAL 4,362,855.00
420 Capital Improvement Fund Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 708,867.00
427 Stevens Creek Corridor ParkEncumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 130,975.00
CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL 839,842.00
520 Resource Recovery Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 9,945.00
560 Blackberry Farm Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 10,600.00
570 Sports Center Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 5,750.00
580 Recreation Program Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 11,900.00
ENTERPRISE FUND TOTAL 38,195.00
610 Innovation & Technology Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 35,342.00
615 I&T Video and Applications Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 431,225.00
630 Vehicle/Equip Replacement Encumbrance Carryover Year End Soft Close 295,448.00
INTERNAL SERVICE TOTAL 762,015.00
ENCUMBRANCE CARRYOVER TOTAL 10,532,154.00
GRAND TOTAL 49,055,415.00
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Fund GL Account Expenditure Revenue Proposal
General Fund 100‐61‐605 600‐613 5,000$ 4th of July Fireworks
General Fund 100‐61‐605 700‐702 40,000$ 4th of July Fireworks
General Fund 100‐61‐605 700‐706 2,000$ 4th of July Fireworks
General Fund 100‐83‐807 900‐990 350,000$ Asset Management Plan for Municipal Water System
General Fund 100‐60‐601 700‐701 30,000$ Customer Service Training for Staff
General Fund 100‐62‐623 500‐502 (54,435)$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 600‐613 (2,700)$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 600‐604 (100)$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 600‐632 (1,000)$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 700‐701 (200)$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐11‐165 600‐613 19,000$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 500‐502 10,935$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 600‐613 22,500$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 600‐632 1,000$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐62‐623 700‐702 5,000$ Reallocating Noontime Program Funds
General Fund 100‐90‐001 450‐404 287,880$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
General Fund 100‐32‐308 600‐606 5,880$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
General Fund 100‐32‐308 600‐606 29,000$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
General Fund 100‐32‐308 700‐702 253,000$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
714,880$ 287,880$
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Internal Service 610‐90‐001 450‐404 (287,880)$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
Internal Service 610‐34‐310 700‐702 (253,000)$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
Internal Service 610‐90‐989 900‐945 (5,880)$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
Internal Service 610‐90‐989 900‐945 (29,000)$ Transfer Software Costs to Applications
(287,880)$ (287,880)$
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 500‐501 (12,848)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 500‐507 (27)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐500 (3,345)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐502 (81)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐505 (2,494)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐506 (200)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐507 (185)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐508 (87)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐509 (89)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐510 (392)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 501‐511 (24)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐707 800‐802 (5,068)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐709 600‐623 (52,662)$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 260‐72‐710 600‐623 795$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 500‐501 12,845$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 500‐507 27$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐500 3,345$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐502 81$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐505 2,494$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐506 200$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐507 185$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐508 87$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐509 89$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐510 392$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
Special Revenue 265‐72‐711 501‐511 24$ Update Budget with Final CDBG Numbers
(56,938)$ ‐$
370,062$ ‐$
GENERAL FUND
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Attachment D
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-3321 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Calendar Approved
File created:In control:11/16/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Exceptions to Facility Rental Hours
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
Attach A - Facility Rental Information
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ApprovedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Exceptions to Facility Rental Hours
Delegate authority to the Recreation and Community Services Director to approve extended
hours for facility rentals.
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER
10 10185 NORTH STELLING AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3120 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: December 5, 2017
Subject
Exceptions to Facility Rental Hours
Recommended Action
Delegate authority to the Recreation and Community Service Director to approve
extended hours for facility rentals.
Description
Staff recommends delegating authority to the Director of Recreation and Community
Services to grant exceptions for permits in which the rental hours extend beyond the
currently allowable rental hours.
Discussion
Currently, recreation facilities are available for reservation by individuals and
organizations within specific facility rental hours. Facility rental hours are set by City
Council in the Facility Rental Policy and any exceptions currently require Council
approval. Facility rental hours are outlined in the Facility Rental Information document
(Attachment A), and listed below.
Facility Rental Hours
Quinlan Community Center Sun-Thurs, 8am-10pm Fri-Sat, 8am-11pm
Community Hall Sun-Thurs, 8am-10pm Fri-Sat, 8am-11pm
Creekside Park Sun-Sat, 10am-10pm
Exceptions would be granted on a case-by-case basis to support occasional time
sensitive and cultural needs and would be subject to staff availability. Additionally,
exceptions may require security at an additional cost to the rental group as determined
by the Recreation Supervisor.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
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Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
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Prepared by: Rachelle Sander, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Jeff Milkes, Director, Recreation and Community Services
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Facility Rental Information
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Facility Rental Information
RESERVATIONS
Facility Applications: Applications for the Quinlan Community Center, Community Hall and Creekside
Park Building are accepted in person only on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicant must be at least
18 years of age.
Reservations are accepted Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, a minimum of 10 days in advance.
To secure a reservation, please bring the following items to the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N.
Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA:
Cupertino Residents Current utility bill with applicant’s name and address
Security deposit, if applicable
Cupertino/ Non-Resident
Businesses
Request on a business letterhead and business card
Security deposit, if applicable
Cupertino Non-Profit
IRS form 501(c)
Letter on organization’s letterhead signed by an officer or
staff member listing under which criteria the organization
and/or function qualifies for Cupertino Non-Profit status.
See Cupertino Non-Profit information section
Membership list with addresses (if qualifying with 33%
residency criteria)
Security deposit, if applicable
Non-Resident Non-Profit IRS form 501(c)
Security deposit, if applicable
Non-Residents Security deposit, if applicable
The City reserves the right to deny rental to groups or individuals who have previously used the facility
and left it in poor condition. The City also reserves the right to cancel any use of a facility with 2 weeks
advance notice.
Security Deposit: May be required as determined by Department and stipulated in Facility Use policy. It
is due at time of reservation and is refundable in full based on compliance with the rental contract, as
well as the clean-up requirements. To receive a full refund on the security deposit, the building must be
cleaned and cleared of all guests, rental party, and caterer, etc. at the rental end time. Deposits are
generally refunded within 2-3 weeks.
Rental Fees: There is a 2-hour minimum for all rentals at Community Hall and Creekside Park and for all
weekend rentals at Quinlan Community Center. Rental fees are due 30 days prior to the event. If fees
are not paid, the City reserves the right to cancel the reservation and withhold the security deposit.
Rentals that exceed the permitted reservation time will be charged an overtime fee of 1.5 times the
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER
10185 NORTH STELLING ROAD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014
(408) 777-3120 • FAX (408) 777-1305
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associated hourly fee for any time up to the first half-hour, and 1.5 times the associated hourly fee for
every half-hour thereafter. The renter is responsible for all caterers, musicians, photographers, and
guests, and may be billed an overtime fee if they exceed the rental time. The renter will be billed for any
damages or extra staff time not covered by the deposit.
Liability Insurance and Endorsement: A certificate of general liability insurance may be required for all
rentals that meet the requirements for the Quinlan Center, Senior Center, and Community Hall as
defined in the Facility Use Insurance Requirement Policy. The renter must bring proof of insurance with
an endorsement naming the City of Cupertino as additionally insured. They must be submitted at least
30 days prior to the rental date. No reservation will be confirmed without proof of insurance. A
certificate of liability insurance can be issued by the renter’s, homeowner’s, or other insurance carrier.
The City of Cupertino can also provide insurance for an additional fee. In order for the certificate to be
valid, it must contain the following:
The renter’s name must be listed as the one “insured”.
The policy must not expire before the event date.
The policy must be for $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The policy must have “host liquor liability”, if serving alcohol.
The “description” must list the rental location, date of event, and type of event planned.
The City of Cupertino at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 must be listed as
“additional insured.”
Cupertino Non-Profits: An organization must meet at least one of the below criteria to qualify for the
Cupertino Non-Profit rate:
1) Non-profit organizations with 33% Cupertino resident membership/participation, or
2) Non-profit organizations with a Cupertino business address, or
3) Non-profit organizations that demonstrate service to the Cupertino community, or
4) Government agencies including public schools, or
5) A function held by a non-profit organization that is free and open to the Cupertino public
Confirmation: Reservations will not be confirmed until the completed reservation form has been
approved, all rental fees and security deposit have been paid, and the insurance certificate and
endorsement have been submitted. Approval is dependent upon intended use, availability, and
applicants’ agreement to abide by the terms and conditions listed herein.
Rental Amendments: Requests to amend reservation times and/or dates must be submitted in writing
to the Recreation and Community Services Office at least 10 days before the event date. A maximum of
three rental amendments are permitted at no charge. There will be a $10.00 rental amendment fee
applied for each additional amendment thereafter.
Cancellations/Refunds: A reservation cancelled at least 30 days prior to the reservation date will receive
a full refund (security deposit and any paid rental fees). Any cancellation that is made less than 30 days
of the rental date will only be refunded the deposit, however, if no rental fees have been paid yet the
deposit will not be refunded. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Recreation and
Community Services office. Cancellations can also be emailed to refunds@cupertino.org. The City
reserves the right to cancel any use of a facility with two weeks advance notice.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Alcohol: ONLY beer, wine, and champagne may be served. Kegs are not permitted. No hard liquor is
allowed at any time. A request to serve alcohol must be made at least 30 days prior to the rental date.
Failure of notification could result in the loss of your deposit. Security staff is required and provided at a
fee of $30.00 per hour, with a minimum of 6 hours. Security staff must be on site until the rental end
time. Alcohol may not be consumed outside of any City facility except in enclosed patio or deck areas.
Servers must be the legal drinking age of 21. Under-age drinking at any event is strictly prohibited.
Liability insurance is required.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside any facility or within 25 feet of any City recreation area. This
includes all City parks.
Renter Conduct: The renter is solely responsible for any and all accidents or injuries to persons or
property resulting from the use of the facility. The renter is responsible for the control and supervision
of all people in attendance. The renter shall take care that no damage is done to the facility and that all
of the attendees conduct themselves in an orderly manner in and around the facility, including the
surrounding park areas and parking lot. If damages are occurring or the behavior of the group is deemed
inappropriate or unsafe for any reason, the function may be stopped in progress and denied further use
of the facilities. In addition, if it becomes necessary during the course of the rental to summon the
police for any reason, all or part of the security deposit will be forfeited. Groups composed of minors
(under the age of 18) must be supervised by 1 adult for every 15 minors. Minors must be under adult
supervision at all times. Dances require the Sheriff’s Department to be present at all times; one Sheriff
for every 200 students. The renter is responsible for providing the Sheriff Officer(s). The Sheriff’s office
can be reached at (408) 868-6600.
Decorations: The renter is responsible for the set-up and take-down of all decorations, removing
tablecloths, utensils, and bottles from the rented room. Renter may use masking tape or
painters tape to hang decorations at City facilities with the exception of Community Hall. The
only allowed decorations at Community Hall are table and freestanding decorations. No
cellophane adhesive tape, nails, staples, thumbtacks, push pins, nails, screws, etc. are allowed.
Any open flame is strictly prohibited. Decorations can only be put up on the day of the room
rental, during the allotted rental time. All decorations must be taken down and out of the
building before the end of the reservation. Birdseed may be thrown at weddings, but only
outside the buildings. Absolutely no confetti or rice is allowed indoors or outdoors.
Kitchen and Restrooms: The kitchen area must be left in the condition it was found. The renter is
responsible for cleaning up any spills and debris in the kitchen area. Restrooms are to be left in a
clean and orderly fashion. The City will furnish restroom supplies.
Damages: Any damage incurred to the walls, windows, tables, chairs, or any of the property will
be deducted from the security deposit and is the responsibility of the renter.
Storage: Storage is not available either before or after the event. This includes food, beverages,
floral arrangements, equipment, etc.
Opening/Closing Checklist: The renter or event representative must participate in a pre-
inspection walk-through of the facility with the building attendant. Anything dissatisfactory must
be brought to the attention of the facility attendant IMMEDIATELY so that prompt action can be
taken to correct the situation. Failure to do so may result in all or partial withholding of the
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security deposit. In addition, the renter or event representative must participate in a post-
inspection walk-through and acknowledge agreement of the findings.
Rental Hours:
Quinlan Community Center: Sunday-Thursday, 8am-10pm
Friday-Saturday, 8am-11pm
Community Hall: Sunday-Thursday, 8am-10pm
Friday-Saturday, 8am-11pm
Creekside Park: Sunday-Saturday, 10am-10pm
Building Attendant: A building attendant will be on duty for the duration of your event. He will set up
tables and chairs, unlock and lock the building, inform the renter of the equipment location, answer
questions, and enforce the rules of the facility. The attendant is there to assist the renter; however the
renter is responsible for their own decorations and clean-up. Gratuities may not be accepted by City
employees.
Solicitations & Sales: Commercial, concessions, or profit making activities are not allowed at City
facilities (does not include Community Hall). This includes charging registration fees, admission fees, or
entrance fees of any sort. Failure to adhere to this policy will jeopardize the status of any future rental
and may result in your event being shut down. Fundraising events are allowed only for co-sponsored
clubs and non-profit groups.
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Pick any combo of up to 2 wireless microphones
(ex. 1 lapel and 1 wireless or 2 lapel)
Only if not being used elsewhere
FACILITY AMENITIES and FEE SCHEDULE
Quinlan Community Center - Cupertino Room
Capacity - 280 theater style 240 banquet style
* A Security Deposit of $500.00 and minimum booking of 2 hours is required for
weekend use (Friday 5pm-Sunday)
Advance Reservations
Mon-Thu Fri-Sun
Rental Fees
Mon-Fri 5pm Fri 5pm-Sun
Cupertino Non-Profit 6 months 1 year $ 30/hr $ 80/hr
Cupertino Resident/Cupertino Business 3 months 1 year $168/hr $280/hr
Non-Resident Non-Profit 2 months 6 months $ 48/hr $128/hr
Non Resident/Non-Resident Business 2 months 9 months $224/hr $368/hr
Equipment Provided Quantity
Round Tables- 54 inches 35
Rectangle Tables- 8 foot 14
Chairs 280
TV/VCR/DVD/BluRay 1
Wireless microphone with stand 2
Lapel wireless microphone 2
Hardwire microphone with stand 2
Video projector (built-in) 1
Video projector (portable) 1
Projection screen (built-in) 1
Podium 1
A/V Cables -
Mac Adapters -
Extension Cords -
Dry-erase whiteboard (portable) 1
Flip Chart Stands 3
Baby grand piano 1
Flags (U.S., California, Cupertino) 1 of each
Refrigerators 3
Freezer 1
Ice Machine 1
Stove/Oven 1
Microwave 1
Coffee Maker (makes 60 cups) 1
Dishwasher 1
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6
Pick wireless microphone or lapel
Quinlan Community Center - Social Room
Capacity – 80
*A Security Deposit of $300.00 and minimum booking of 2 hours is required for
weekend use (Friday 5pm-Sunday)
Advance Reservations
Mon-Thu Fri-Sun
Rental Fees
Mon-Fri 5pm Fri 5pm-Sun
Cupertino Non-Profit 6 months 1 year $ 20/hr $ 60/hr
Cupertino Resident/Cupertino Business 3 months 1 year $ 72/hr $ 120/hr
Non-Resident Non-Profit 2 months 6 months $ 32/hr $ 96/hr
Non Resident/Non-Resident Business 2 months 9 months $ 90/hr $150/hr
Quinlan Community Center- Conference Room
Capacity - 15
*Room is not available for rentals the month of December
*Minimum booking of 2 hours is required for weekend use (Friday 5pm-Sunday).
*A Security Deposit is NOT required
Advance Reservations
Mon-Thu Fri-Sun
Rental Fees
Mon-Fri 5pm Fri 5pm-Sun
Cupertino Non-Profit 6 months 1 year $ 10/hr $ 25/hr
Cupertino Resident/Cupertino Business 3 months 1 year $ 31/hr $ 52/hr
Non-Resident Non-Profit 2 months 6 months $ 16/hr $ 40/hr
Non Resident/Non-Resident Business 2 months 9 months $ 39/hr $ 65/hr
Equipment Provided Quantity
Conference Table 1
Chairs 15
TV/VCR/DVD player 1
Video projector (portable) 1
Projection screen (portable) 1
Dry-erase whiteboard (built-in) 1
Flip Chart Stands 2
Equipment Provided Quantity
Round Tables- 54 inches 8
Rectangle Tables- 8 foot 8
Chairs 80
TV/VCR/DVD/BluRay player 1
Wireless microphone with stand 1
Lapel wireless microphone 1
Hardwire microphone with stand 2
Video projector (portable) 1
Projection screen (portable) 1
Podium 1
A/V Cables -
Mac Adapters -
Extension Cords -
Dry-erase whiteboard (portable) 1
Flip Chart Stands 2
Electric keyboard 1
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7
Pick any combo of up to 8 wireless microphones
(ex. 4 lapel and 4 wireless or 8 lapel)
Community Hall
Capacity - 170 theater style 152 banquet style
*A Security Deposit of $500.00 and minimum booking of 2 hours
Advance Reservations
Mon-Sun
Rental Fees
Mon-Fri 5pm Fri 5pm-Sun
Cupertino Non-Profit 12 months $ 30/hr $ 80/hr
Cupertino Resident/Cupertino Business 12 months $120/hr $200/hr
Non-Resident Non-Profit 12 months $ 48/hr $128/hr
Non Resident/Non-Resident Business 12 months $200/hr $300/hr
Creekside Park Building
Capacity - 50
*A Security Deposit of $100.00 and minimum booking of 2 hours
Advance Reservations
Mon-Sun
Rental Fees
Mon-Fri 5pm Fri 5pm-Sun
Cupertino Non-Profit 6 months $ 24/hr $ 39/hr
Cupertino Resident/Cupertino Business 6 months $ 48/hr $ 80/hr
Non-Resident Non-Profit 3 months $ 30/hr $ 48/hr
Non-Resident/Non-Resident Business 3 months $ 60/hr $100/hr
Equipment Provided Quantity
Rectangle Tables- 6 foot 10
Chairs 50
Refrigerator 1
Freezer 1
Stove/Oven 1
Microwave 1
Sink 1
Rev 10.12.17
Equipment Provided Quantity
Round Tables- 54 inches 20
Rectangle Tables- 6 foot 20
Chairs 170
6’ x 8’ Screens 2
Multimedia projectors (built-in) 2
Lectern with DVD and laptop connectors 1
Wireless microphone 8
Lapel wireless microphone 8
BluRay player 1
Flags (U.S., California, Cupertino) 1 of each
Refrigerator 1
Dishwasher 1
Sink 1
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-3041 Name:
Status:Type:Public Hearings Continued
File created:In control:9/20/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft. commercial shopping
center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks Shopping Center site. (Application No.(s):
GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard;
APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041). (The applicant is requesting a postponement to January 16, 2018)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
ContinuedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Consider a revised request to demolish an existing ~71,254 sq.ft. commercial shopping
center and construct a mixed-use development at the Oaks Shopping Center site. (Application
No.(s): GPAAuth-2017-02; Applicant: KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN: 326-27-039, -040 and -041).(The applicant is requesting a
postponement to January 16, 2018)
Continue this item to January 16, 2018
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-3120 Name:
Status:Type:Public Hearings Conducted First Reading
File created:In control:10/10/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Consider an ordinance to establish regulations regarding adult use (recreational) and
medicinal marijuana by adding a new Chapter 10.84, Medicinal and Adult Use of Marijuana, in Title
10, amending Chapter 19.08, Definitions, to repeal definitions related to Marijuana and amending
Chapter 19.98, Medical Marijuana, to update and reference the newly established Chapter.
(Application No(s).: MCA-2017-04; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
B - PC Reso 6841 showing additions and deletions
C - Santa Clara County DA Office memo May 2014
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Conducted first readingCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Consider an ordinance to establish regulations regarding adult use (recreational) and
medicinal marijuana by adding a new Chapter 10.84, Medicinal and Adult Use of Marijuana, in
Title 10, amending Chapter 19.08, Definitions, to repeal definitions related to Marijuana and
amending Chapter 19.98, Medical Marijuana, to update and reference the newly established
Chapter. (Application No(s).: MCA-2017-04; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location:
Citywide)
That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and
2. Conduct the first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 17-2169 entitled “An ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 10.84 titled ``Medicinal and Adult Use of
Marijuana” to Title 10 of the Cupertino Municipal Code; amending Section 19.08.030 to repeal
Definitions related to Marijuana; and amending Chapter 19.98 to reference the newly adopted
ordinance” (Attachment A.)
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Date: December 5, 2017
Subject
Consider an ordinance to establish regulations regarding adult use (recreational) and
medicinal marijuana by adding a new Chapter 10.84, Medicinal and Adult Use of
Marijuana, in Title 10, amending Chapter 19.08, Definitions, to repeal definitions related
to Marijuana and amending Chapter 19.98, Medical Marijuana, to update and reference
the newly established Chapter. (Application No(s).: MCA-2017-04; Applicant(s): City of
Cupertino; Location: Citywide)
Recommended Action
That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and
2. Conduct the first reading and adopt an ordinance entitled “An ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 10.84 titled ``Medicinal and Adult
Use of Marijuana” to Title 10 of the Cupertino Municipal Code; amending Section
19.08.030 to repeal Definitions related to Marijuana; and amending Chapter 19.98 to
reference the newly adopted ordinance” (Attachment A.)
Discussion
Background:
Upon adoption of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MCRSA”) by the
State of California in September 2015, the City’s Municipal Code was updated to establish
regulations regarding medical marijuana businesses, cultivation facilities, transport and
deliveries in January 2016. Subsequently, on November 8, 2016, the people of California
approved the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (“AUMA” or
Proposition 64), which decriminalized the non-medical (recreational) use, possession,
cultivation my individuals 21 years or older and the establishment of commercial
marijuana facilities and businesses in California. The AUMA also established a licensing
scheme for non-medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturer, testing, and
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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distribution establishments. The proposed measure, however, allowed local agencies
land use control over such uses.
While these uses were prohibited under the principles of permissive zoning (any use not
enumerated is deemed prohibited) and illegal under federal law, on October 18, 2016, as
a preemptive measure in anticipation of the passage of the AUMA, the City Council
adopted a temporary moratorium on non-medical marijuana businesses, cultivation
facilities, transport and deliveries (Ordinance No. 16-2153.) This urgency ordinance was
adopted to ensure that the City retain as much local control as legally possible over the
portions of the proposition that went into effect immediately. The City Council further
adopted Ordinance Nos. 16-2160 and 17-2167 to extend the initial urgency due to the
desire to understand the regulations further.
In addition to the adoption of the MCRSA and the AUMA, in June 2017, Governor Brown
signed SB 94 (the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act or
“MAUCRSA,”) a budget trailer bill that made significant changes to California’s
commercial cannabis regulatory structure. SB 94 effectively repealed the MCRSA
(medical marijuana regulations) and incorporated some of its provisions into the
licensing provisions of AUMA. MAUCRSA effectively set up a new hybrid regulatory
structure and created more operator-friendly standards than under MCRSA.
The newly established Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is charged with developing and
implementing a regulatory framework for issuing licenses under MAUCRSA. The BCC
issued a draft licensing structure in late Summer 2017. However, these were retracted in
September 2017 and regulations for a temporary licensing scheme were issued in its
stead. It is anticipated that temporary licenses will be issued starting January 1, 2018.
Permanent licensing regulations remain under development and it is unclear when these
regulations will be available for public review.
While MAUCRSA is new and the licensing structure is not fully established, there has
been guidance from the state that cities are required to submit their regulations on adult
use and medicinal marijuana to the BCC. If this information is not sent to them before
they start to issue licenses, the BCC could inadvertently issue licenses for activities not
desired within the City. Therefore, staff is proposing a regular ordinance on marijuana
regulations.
Planning Commission Review:
The Planning Commission reviewed the draft ordinance and recommended adoption of
the draft ordinance on a 4-0-1 (Sun- absent) vote with Resolution No. 6841 as follows:
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1. A proposed amendment to restricting delivery to marijuana to only medicinal
marijuana to the extent allowed by State Law; and
2. A request that the City Council consider options to require a registration process for
persons cultivating marijuana for personal use indoors. (Information about registration
is provided later in this staff report.)
Captain Urena from the West Valley Sheriff’s Station spoke on the item and gave a brief
presentation on statistics and the adverse effects of marijuana and supported adoption of
the proposed draft. A detailed discussion is provided in the report below.
Analysis:
Proposed Marijuana Regulations
Following passage of the MAUCRSA, the city’s existing regulations regarding marijuana
require updating in the following areas in order to comply with the minimum
requirements of state law as well as put into place land use restrictions that local agencies
are allowed under state law:
1. Addressing adult use marijuana by amending the ordinance to clearly clarify that
prohibitions on commercial activities apply to both medicinal and adult use
(recreational) marijuana;
2. Allowing transport of marijuana, both medicinal and adult-use marijuana, through
the City; (the City’s current regulations only allows this under limited circumstances for
medicinal marijuana patients)
3. Addressing personal cultivation of marijuana – this includes:
a. Banning outdoor personal cultivation and only allowing indoor (within enclosed
structures) cultivation of marijuana; (the City’s current regulations allow outdoor and
indoor cultivation of medicinal marijuana by qualified patients) and
b. Establishing regulations on allowing up to six plants for indoor personal
cultivation of marijuana to the extent allowed by state law. State law allows cities
to establish “reasonable regulations” to regulate indoor cultivation of marijuana.
These regulations are recommended in the interest of public health, safety and
welfare, and include:
i. Ensuring the use is incidental to the primary residential nature and use of the
property,
ii. Requiring that the property on which cultivation occurs is the primary
residence of the grower;
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iii. Ensuring that renters obtain permission to grow marijuana prior to being
allowed to grow;
iv. Ensuring the cultivation area is in a secure, locked dwelling unit or associated
accessory structure;
v. Requiring that no external evidence of cultivation is displayed or visible; and
vi. Requiring that alterations to the structures comply with all municipal codes
including building, fire, electrical, mechanical and zoning.
The Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department shares concerns about the secondary effects and
adverse impacts associated with the use of marijuana, including negative public health,
life safety, fire safety, and environmental issues. This is also reflected in a memo titled
“Issues Surrounding Marijuana in Santa Clara County” from the County of Santa Clara’s
Office of the District Attorney from 2014 (Attachment C.) Recent data and trend
information from Colorado and Washington states, where recreational marijuana is legal,
has revealed numerous negative consequences including an increase in the number of
impaired drivers, emergency room visits, and traffic fatalities. An increase in marijuana
usage among youth is another notable consequence.
AUMA and subsequently, MAUCRSA, allows for the cultivation of up to six marijuana
plants per residence. It is recommended by the Sheriff’s Department to limit allowed
marijuana activity to those that the City cannot disallow. Therefore, the proposed
ordinance recommends allowing the cultivation of marijuana indoors only to help
minimize criminal activities, such as burglaries and robberies, and to reduce access to
minors.
In addition to these issues, there are also concerns associated with indoor growing which
are also addressed with the proposed regulations. For example, indoor cultivation of
marijuana raises concerns about lighting, dehumidification, space heating, cooling, and
drying, all of which increase the potential for electrical fires.
The proposed amendments to Title 19 reflect the establishment of the new Chapter in
Title 10 including elimination of all definitions related to marijuana and updating
Chapter 19.98 to replace the redundant and unnecessary information with a reference to
the newly established Chapter 10.84.
Additional Revisions Recommended by the Planning Commission
Delivery of medicinal marijuana
As previously mentioned, the Planning Commission recommended that deliveries of
marijuana be restricted to those required to be allowed under state law. Currently, state
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law only requires that deliveries of medicinal marijuana be allowed. The Planning
Commission has concerns about deliveries since due to restrictions under federal law,
transactions related to marijuana are largely conducted in cash. The Sheriff has also
indicated that determining whether a delivery is being made for medicinal or recreational
use would be difficult and would not be enforceable.
Staff Recommendation - Due to the issue discussed above it is recommended that all deliveries of
marijuana be allowed as long as the person delivering has the appropriate state licenses, is
authorized to do so, and the trip does not originate within the City.
Registration
The Planning Commission requested staff to present options to the City Council on
registration by persons cultivating marijuana indoors for personal use. The Commission
was also indicated an interest in having an annual inspection process for persons that
register to ensure that the cultivation is in compliance with the City’s standards.
There are a few cities, such that require registration by persons that cultivate marijuana
for personal use. Many of those also allow commercial growth and sale of marijuana and
can justify the cost of a registration and inspection process. For cities that only allow a
very limited use of indoor growth for personal use, the cost and staffing for such a
program would not be justified. Additionally, the Sheriff has concerns about having a
publicly available database of persons cultivating marijuana and related security risks of
burglaries.
A registration and inspection process would have budgetary impacts to the Sheriff’s
Department’s contract. Additionally, they believe that inspections for registered personal
cultivators may not be very effective. It is unlikely that persons that register with the City
would be non-compliant with the City’s standards. It is more likely that persons that wish
to skirt the City’s regulations would not register with the City and be non -compliant.
Staff Recommendation - Due to the concerns expressed above, a registration and inspection process
is not being recommended at this time.
Environmental Review:
The City has analyzed the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance and determined
that it is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical
change in the environment, either directly or indirectly.
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In the event that the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance are found to be a project
under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section
15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant
effect on the environment.
Other Department/Agency Review:
The proposed changes have been reviewed by the City’s other departments and they do
not have any concerns with regard to the proposed amendments.
Public Noticing and Public Outreach:
The following table is a brief summary of the noticing for this project:
Notice of Public Hearing and Legal Ad Agenda
Legal ad placed in newspaper
(at least 10 days prior to hearing)
Display ad placed in newspaper (at
least 10 days prior to hearing)
Posted on the City's official notice
bulletin board (five days prior to hearing)
Posted on the City of Cupertino’s Web
site (five days prior to hearing)
No comments have been received about the proposed amendments as of the date of
production of this report.
Permit Streamlining Act:
The Permit Streamlining Act does not apply to legislative acts, including the adoption of
the proposed ordinance.
Sustainability Impact
The ordinance includes standards that require energy efficient lighting should grow lights
be used. State law has additional provisions on the use and safe disposal of pesticides used
in the cultivation of marijuana.
Fiscal Impact
As proposed, it is not expected that adoption of this ordinance will have a fiscal impact on
the City’s budget. Adoption of a registration and inspection process, may have impacts.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the draft resolution. If appropriate
regulations surrounding commercial marijuana activities are not established, the State
BCC may issue licenses for marijuana activities within City limits beginning January 2,
2018.
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Should the City Council desire to consider limited commercial marijuana activities within
the City, it is recommended that the proposed regulations be established first, and then
the effects of marijuana activities be evaluated, prior to considering whether to allow any
commercial activities.
Next Steps
Upon introduction and a first reading by the City Council, the ordinance will need a
second reading at a subsequent hearing. The ordinance will be effective 30 days after the
second reading.
Prepared by: Piu Ghosh Principal Planner
Reviewed by: Benjamin Fu, Assistant Director of Community Development
Aarti Shrivastava, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: David Brandt, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Ordinance
B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 6841 (showing additions and deletions)
C - Memo from Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney titled “Issues
Surrounding Marijuana in Santa Clara County” from 2014.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADDING CHAPTER 10.84 TITLED ``MEDICINAL AND ADULT USE OF
MARIJUANA” TO TITLE 10 OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE;
AMENDING SECTION 19.08.030 TO REPEAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
MARIJUANA; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.98 TO REFERENCE THE NEWLY
ADOPTED ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, in 1970, Congress enacted the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
which, among other things, makes it illegal to import, manufacture, distribute, possess or
use marijuana in the United States.; and
WHEREAS, under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.,
the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses
are currently unlawful and subject to federal prosecution; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, California added Chapter 6 to the state Uniform Controlled
Substances Act, commencing at Health and Safety Code section 11350, which established
the state’s prohibition, penalties, and punishments for the possession, cultivation,
transportation, and distribution of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, California voters approved Proposition 215 ("CUA"), codified
in Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 et seq., which created a limited exception from
criminal liability for seriously ill persons who need marijuana for medical purposes. In
January 2004, the state Legislature enacted the "Medical Marijuana Program" (MMP),
Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7 to 11362.83, to clarify the scope of the CUA,
establish a voluntary program for identification cards issued by counties for qualified
patients and primary caregivers, and provide criminal immunity to qualified patients
and primary caregivers for certain activities involving medical marijuana, including the
collective or cooperative cultivation of medical marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in January 2016, the legislature passed AB 266, AB 243, and SB 643,
collectively known as the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ("MCRSA"), which
govern cultivation, processing, transporting, testing, and distribution of medical
marijuana to qualified patients. MCRSA expressly preserves local control over medical
marijuana facilities and land uses, including the authority to prohibit all medical
marijuana businesses and cultivation completely, newly-added Health & Safety Code
section 11362.777(c)(4) provides that if a city does not have a land use regulation or
ordinance regulating or prohibiting marijuana cultivation, either expressly or otherwise
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under principles of permissive zoning, or chooses not to administer a conditional permit
program under that section, then commencing March 1, 2016, the state Department of
Food and Agriculture will become the sole licensing authority for marijuana cultivation
in that jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 16-
2140, clarifying the City of Cupertino’s longstanding prohibition on cultivation,
distribution, sale, and delivery of medical marijuana in the City to ensure that the City
maintained local control of these issues after passage of the MCRSA; and
WHEREAS, California voters on November 8, 2016 approved the Control,
Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act ("the AUMA"), which legalizes possession,
use, and cultivation of non-medical marijuana for adults. Under this law, cities retained
local control to prohibit or regulate adult-use marijuana through local ordinances, zoning
and land use requirements, and the state will not issue a state license in violation of local
laws; and
WHEREAS, while medical marijuana cultivation and all commercial medical
marijuana uses are prohibited under the City's current zoning regulations, the Cupertino
Municipal Code does not address cultivation and delivery of non-medical marijuana
within its jurisdiction; moreover, the prohibition against transportation of marijuana
through City of Cupertino is not consistent with AUMA; and
WHEREAS, SB 94, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety
Act (the “MAUCRSA,”) signed into law in June 2017, made significant changes to
California’s commercial cannabis regulatory structure. SB 94 in effect repealed the
MCRSA (medical marijuana regulations) and incorporated some of its provisions into the
licensing provisions of AUMA. MAUCRSA effectively set up a new hybrid regulatory
structure and created more operator-friendly standards than under MCRSA;
WHEREAS, many California communities that have legalized recreational or
medical marijuana uses have experienced and reported adverse impacts and negative
secondary effects from marijuana establishments, cultivation sites, processing and
distribution activities including hazardous construction, unsafe electrical wiring, noxious
odors and fumes affecting neighboring properties and businesses, illegal sales and
distribution of marijuana, trespassing, theft, violent robberies and robbery attempts, fire
hazards, and problems associated with mold, fungus, and pests, and the diversion of
medical marijuana to minors; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office issued a May 2014
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memorandum entitled “Issues Surrounding Marijuana in Santa Clara County,” which
outlined many of the negative secondary effects resulting from marijuana cultivation; a
copy of this memorandum is attached to the staff report presented to the City Council
with this ordinance and on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable to conclude that medical marijuana dispensaries,
marijuana cultivation facilities, commercial cannabis activities, including marijuana
processing could cause similar adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and welfare
in Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, marijuana plants produce a strong odor, offensive to many people,
that may be detectable far beyond property boundaries if grown outdoors. This condition
also creates an attractive nuisance, by alerting persons to the location of the plants, and
creating a risk of burglary, robbery or armed robbery; and
WHEREAS, when marijuana is grown and/or processed indoors, growing and
processing equipment can have the potential to cause harm to persons or property by
creating fire hazards. Many cities in the state have reported or responded to fires resulting
from marijuana activity. Indoor cultivation operations are frequently unattended and
utilize high wattage grow lamps, generators, or other equipment, or may be illegally
wired to allow such equipment to function. This excessive energy use can overload
electrical systems and cause fires; and
WHEREAS, state marijuana laws do not confer a land use right or the right to
create or maintain a public nuisance. However, under MAUCRSA the city must adopt an
ordinance establishing laws and regulations on marijuana facilities and activities
otherwise the State may become the licensing authority. The MAUCRSA also requires
delivery services to be expressly prohibited by local ordinance, if the City desires to
prohibit delivery. Similarly, the cities have explicit authority to adopt and enforce local
ordinances, including zoning and land use requirements, to regulate marijuana
businesses or to completely prohibit the establishment or operation of such businesses
within the city’s jurisdiction. No State license will be approved for a business that violates
local ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the marijuana regulations in the
Cupertino Municipal Code to maintain the City’s existing prohibition on commercial
marijuana activities, and expressly make clear, in light of passage of the AUMA, that all
such uses (whether medical or recreational) continue to be prohibited in all zones
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throughout the City, preserve local control over such uses, and protect the public from
the health and safety risks described above; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that express Municipal Code
provision regarding medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana cultivation facilities, and
commercial cannabis activities will benefit the public by providing clear guidelines
regarding the scope of prohibited conduct and minimize the potential for confusion
regarding the City’s policies, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
November 14, 2017, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and
oral, and at the end of the hearing recommended that the Council adopt the
recommended changes to the City’s zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this ordinance
on December 21, 2017, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written
and oral;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision-making body
for this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Cupertino
residents and to minimize the negative impacts from commercial marijuana activities,
including the personal cultivation of marijuana, the City Council desires to add
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 10.84 and to amend Chapters 19.08 and 19.98 to
prohibit, in express terms, most commercial cannabis activities including medical
marijuana dispensaries, commercial cultivation of marijuana and outdoor cultivation of
marijuana for personal use and to regulate deliveries, transportation, and indoor
cultivation of marijuana for personal use; and
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance
and determined that it is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential
for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly; and
WHEREAS, in the event that the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance are
found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no
possibility of a significant effect on the environment; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10.48, Medicinal and Adult Use of Marijuana, is adopted and
established in Title 10, Public Peace, Safety and Morals, of the Cupertino Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10.84: MEDICINAL AND ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA
Section
10.84.010 Purpose.
10.84.020 Definitions.
10.84.030 Commercial Marijuana Activities Prohibited.
10.84.040 Possession, Delivery, Distribution, and Indoor Cultivation of Marijuana.
10.84.050 Enforcement, Remedies and Declaration of Public Nuisance.
10.84.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is for the City Council to exercise its police and regulatory
powers derived from Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution and state law
to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents and businesses of the
City of Cupertino and preserve the City’s land use powers, by prohibiting all commercial
marijuana activity within the City’s jurisdictional limits, unless preempted by st ate law
or authorized by this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to circumvent
compliance with state law.
10.84.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the terms and words in this Section are defined as follows
and in accordance with the relevant provisions of state law, as amended from time to
time.
“Accessory Structures” shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 19.08, Definitions, of
the Cupertino Municipal Code.
“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the same meaning set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(k).
“Cultivation” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(l).
“Delivery” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(p).
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“Distribution” shall mean the procurement, sale, and transport of cannabis and cannabis
products between licensees, as defined in California Business and Professions Code
26001(r).
“Identification Card” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7(g).
"Marijuana or cannabis" shall have the meaning set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(f). Marijuana and cannabis are used interchangeably in
this Code. The term “marijuana’ shall also include “medical marijuana,” “medicinal
marijuana product” and “cannabis product” as defined in Business and Professions Code
section 26001.
“Marijuana accessories” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 26001(g).
“Marijuana cultivation” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 26001(l).
“Marijuana cultivation site” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(m).
“Marijuana delivery” shall have the meaning set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(p).
“Marijuana dispensary” means any business, office, store, facility, location, retail
storefront, or wholesale component of any establishment, cooperative or collective that
delivers, whether mobile or otherwise, dispenses, distributes, exchanges, transmits,
transports, sells or provides marijuana to any person for any reason, including members
of any medical marijuana cooperative or collective consistent the purposes set forth in
California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5.
“Medicinal marijuana” and “medicinal marijuana products” shall have the same
meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 26001(ai).
"Medicinal marijuana dispensary" means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medicinal marijuana or medicinal
marijuana product, is sold, made available, and/or distributed. A "medicinal marijuana
dispensary" does not include the following facilities that provide medical care and
supportive services to a qualified patient, person with an identification card, or employs
a primary caregiver providing services to a qualified patient or person with an
identification card at that facility:
a. A clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
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b. A health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health
and Safety Code;
c. A residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness licensed
pursuant to Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
d. A residential care facility for the elderly licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.2 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; or
e. A residential hospice, or a home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Marijuana products” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(i).
“Operation” shall have the same meaning set forth in California Business and Professions
Code section 26001(ak).
“Outdoors” means any location that is not within a fully enclosed and secure structure.
“Person” includes any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association,
corporation, limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or
any other group or combination acting as a unit.
“Primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in the California Health
and Safety Code section 11362.7.
“Private residence” means a legal, house, apartment unit, accessory dwelling unit or
other similar residential dwelling.
“Qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Health and Safety Code
section11362.7.
“Sale” “Sell,” “sale,” and “to sell” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(as).
10.84.030 Commercial Marijuana Activities Prohibited.
Except as provided in Section 10.84.040, all commercial activities involving marijuana and
all outdoor cultivation of marijuana (both commercial and for personal use), whether or
not they require a state or local license, are prohibited in all zones in the City. T he City
will not issue any permit, license or other entitlement for any commercial marijuana
activity or outdoor cultivation of marijuana.
10.84.040 Possession, Delivery, Distribution, and Indoor Cultivation of Marijuana.
Notwithstanding the prohibitions in Section 10.84.030 above, the following activities are
allowed:
A. Possession of marijuana for personal use is allowed to the limited extent authorized
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under Health and Safety Code section 11357 and 11362.5.
B. Delivery of marijuana is allowed in accordance with the following restrictions:
1. Only by Licensees operating with a valid state license and in compliance with laws
and regulations of the local jurisdiction where the Licensee is physically located or
obtained the license; and
2. Only deliveries to the City of Cupertino are allowed; deliveries may not originate
within the City; and
3. Deliveries to a qualified patient or by a primary caregiver to his or her qualified
patient are allowed, to the extent allowed by California Business and Professions
Code section 26033.
C. The use of the City’s public roads by Licensees transporting marijuana or marijuana
products to the limited extent authorized by California Business and Professions Code
sections 26080(b).
D. Indoor marijuana cultivation for personal use is permitted only in a Private Residence,
to the limited extent authorized under California Health and Safety Code sections
11362.1 and 11362.2 and subject to the following regulations:
1. The cultivation activity shall be incidental to the primary use of the Private
Residence as a dwelling;
2. The property shall be the primary residence of the Person cultivating the
marijuana, and the Person shall not participate in cultivation in any other location
within the City;
3. If the Private Residence is rental property, written authorization must be obtained
from the landlord, property owner or property manager prior to commencement
of cultivation. Nothing in this section prohibits a landlord or property owner from
imposing more stringent standards than those outlined in this section. No
marijuana cultivation may occur in violation of a lease or rental agreement;
4. Any structure used for indoor cultivation must be fully enclosed, secure, and
locked, as required by state law;
5. The cultivation area must be within a Private Residence, or an accessory structure
to a Private Residence located entirely on property owned or legally in possession
of the Person doing the cultivation;
6. Not more than six (6) mature or immature plants are permitted per Private
Residence, regardless of the number of residents occupying the property;
7. The cultivation area must be a single designated area not exceeding 36 square feet
measured by canopy or ten (10) linear feet in height;
8. The display or any exterior evidence of marijuana cultivation, including but not
limited to marijuana plants, storage of marijuana accessories or pesticides, or
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processing and curing equipment is strictly prohibited;
9. The use, alterations and additions to the Private Residence, garage, and accessory
structures, must comply with all applicable building, fire, plumbing, electrical,
housing and zoning codes, including regulations related to lot coverage, set back,
height and parking requirements;
10. The use of gas products, including but not limited to, CO2 and butane, CO2 and
ozone generators, or other flammable solvents for cultivation or processing is
prohibited;
11. Lighting for cultivation shall be energy efficient lighting, such as, light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), or fluorescent lighting and shall
not create a fire or safety hazard;
12. A ventilation and filtration system that meets minimum requirements of the
adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code or its equivalent(s), is
required. It must be designed to ensure that odors from cultivation are not
detectable beyond the Private Residence or accessory structure where cultivation
occurs, must prevent mold and humidity/moisture, and otherwise protect the
health and safety of the occupants and the neighborhood;
13. Cultivation shall not adversely affect the health or safety of the occupants or
nearby residents by creating dust, glare, excessive light, heat, noise, noxious gases,
odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts, and shall not be hazardous due to
use, storage or disposal of chemicals, materials, processes, products or wastes.
E. Nothing contained in this Section shall be deemed to permit or authorize any use or
activity which is otherwise prohibited by state law.
10.84.050 Enforcement, Remedies and Declaration of Public Nuisance.
A. Enforcement: This Chapter shall be enforced in accordance with and consistent wit h
the enforcement of public health and safety laws, pursuant to Chapter 10 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
B. Remedies: Violations of this Chapter are subject to administrative, civil, and criminal
remedies available under state law and the Cupertino Municipal Code, which at the
discretion of the City may be pursued concurrently, including without limitation the
fines, penalties, abatement orders and other administrative and civil remedies
provided under Chapter 1.10 and 1.12 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
Violations of this chapter are subject to criminal citations and prosecution under state
law. Notwithstanding the penalties set forth above, no provision authorizes a
criminal prosecution, arrest or penalty inconsistent with or prohibited under
California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5.
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In the event of any conflict between the penalties enumerated in this section of the
Cupertino Municipal Code and any penalties set forth in state law, the maximum
penalties allowable under state law shall govern.
SECTION 2. Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 19.08 of Title 19 is amended to delete
the following definitions:
“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the meaning set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 19300.5(k).
“Cultivation” means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying,
curing, grading, or trimming of marijuana.
“Identification Card” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not; the s eeds
thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound manufacture,
salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. It includes
marijuana infused in foodstuff, and concentrated cannabis and the separated resin,
whether crude or petrified, obtained from marijuana. It does not include the mature stalks
of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant,
any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature
stalks (except resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seeds of the
plant that are incapable of germination.
"Medical marijuana" is marijuana used for medical purposes where that medical use is
deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that
the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of acquired
immune deficiency syndrome ("AIDS"), anorexia, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain,
glaucoma, migraine, spasticity, or any other serious medical condition for which
marijuana is deemed to provide relief as defined in subsection (h) of Health and Safety
Code § 11362.7.
“Marijuana cultivation facility” means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location where the cultivation of marijuana occurs. A “marijuana cultivation
facility” does not include a “qualified patient’s” primary residence provided such
cultivation of medical marijuana is for his or her personal use.
"Medical marijuana dispensary" means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medical marijuana is sold, made
available, delivered, transported, and/or distributed. A "medical marijuana dispensary"
does not include the following uses:
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a. A “qualified patient” transporting “medical marijuana” for his or her personal use;
b. A “primary caregiver” delivering or transporting “medical marijuana” to a
“qualified patient;”
c. A clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
d. A health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health
and Safety Code;
e. A residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness licensed
pursuant to Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
f. A residential care facility for the elderly licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.2 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; or
g. A residential hospice, or a home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
“Qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
SECTION 3. Chapter 19.98, “Medical Marijuana,” is repealed in its entirety. The new
provision of Chapter 19.98 is retitled “Marijuana” and hereby adopted to reference the
new municipal provisions regulating marijuana under Chapter 10.84 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code as follows:
CHAPTER 19.98: MARIJUANA
19.98.010 Marijuana.
All commercial cannabis activities including marijuana cultivation, as defined in Chapter
10.84, are prohibited uses in all zoning districts in the City of Cupertino, except to the
extent permitted by state law and Chapter 10.84 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. FINDINGS. The following findings are made under Cupertino Municipal
Code section 19.152.030(D):
(1) The proposed Ordinance conforms with the latest adopted general plan for the City
in that a prohibition against marijuana cultivation facilities, medical marijuana
dispensaries, and commercial cannabis activities, does not conflict with any allowable
uses in the land use element and does not conflict with any policies or programs in any
other element of the general plan.
(2) The proposed Ordinance will protect the public health, safety, and welfare and
promote the orderly development of the City in th at prohibiting marijuana cultivation
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facilities, medical marijuana dispensaries, and commercial cannabis activities will protect
the City from the adverse impacts and negative secondary effects connected with these
activities.
(3) The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Municipal Code Title 19, which currently
bans marijuana cultivation facilities, medical marijuana dispensaries, and commercial
cannabis activities under principles of permissive zoning.
(4) The proposed Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential
for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the
event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA
exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with
certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
(30) days from and after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937.
SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this
Ordinance and shall give notice of its ado ption 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.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino the 19th
day of January, 2016 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino the ____ of _______ 2016, by the following vote:
Vote: Members of the City Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
_______________________ ___________________________________
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6841
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10.84 TITLED ``MEDICINAL AND
ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA” TO TITLE 10 OF THE CUPERTINO
MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING SECTION 19.08.030 TO REPEAL
DEFINITIONS RELATED TO MARIJUANA; AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 19.98 TO REFERENCE THE NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCE
The Planning Commission having heard this matter on No vember 14, 2017 during a
regularly noticed public hearing, and after hearing from the public and considering staff’s
recommendations;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission recommends adoption of the proposed
Ordinance in substantially the form as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, with two
proposed changes:
1. Allow deliveries of medicinal marijuana only while prohibiting deliveries of
recreational marijuana; AND
2. Have staff present options to the City Council for consideration o f a registration
program for in-door cultivation participants to enable the City to regulate and inspect
sites where marijuana for personal use is cultivated indoors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 2017, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Paulsen, Liu, Fung, Takahashi
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Sun
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Benjamin Fu /s/Geoffrey Paulsen
Benjamin Fu Geoffrey Paulsen
Assist. Director of Community Development Vice Chair, Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. ______________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADDING CHAPTER 10.84 TITLED ``MEDICINAL AND ADULT USE OF
MARIJUANA” TO TITLE 10 OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE;
AMENDING SECTION 19.08.030 TO REPEAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
MARIJUANA; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.98 TO REFERENCE THE NEWLY
ADOPTED ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, in 1970, Congress enacted the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
which, among other things, makes it illegal to import, manufacture, distribute, possess or
use marijuana in the United States.; and
WHEREAS, under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.,
the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses
are currently unlawful and subject to federal prosecution; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, California added Chapter 6 to the state Uniform Controlled
Substances Act, commencing at Health and Safety Code section 11350, which established
the state’s prohibition, penalties, and punishments for the possession, cultivation,
transportation, and distribution of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, California voters approved Proposition 215 ("CUA"), codified
in Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 et seq., which created a limited exception from
criminal liability for seriously ill persons who need marijuana for medical purposes. In
January 2004, the state Legislature enacted the "Medical Marijuana Program" (MMP),
Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7 to 11362.83, to clarify the scope of the CUA,
establish a voluntary program for identification cards issued by counties for qualified
patients and primary caregivers, and provide criminal immunity to qualified patients
and primary caregivers for certain activities involving medical marijuana, including the
collective or cooperative cultivation of medical marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in January 2016, the legislature passed AB 266, AB 243, and SB 643,
collectively known as the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ("MCRSA"), which
govern cultivation, processing, transporting, testing, and distribution of medical
marijuana to qualified patients. MCRSA expressly preserves local control over medical
marijuana facilities and land uses, including the authority to prohibit all medical
marijuana businesses and cultivation completely, newly-added Health & Safety Code
section 11362.777(c)(4) provides that if a city does not have a land use regulatio n or
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ordinance regulating or prohibiting marijuana cultivation, either expressly or otherwise
under principles of permissive zoning, or chooses not to administer a conditional permit
program under that section, then commencing March 1, 2016, the state Department of
Food and Agriculture will become the sole licensing authority for marijuana cultivation
in that jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 16-
2140, clarifying the City of Cupertino’s longstanding prohibition on cultivation,
distribution, sale, and delivery of medical marijuana in the City to ensure that the City
maintained local control of these issues after passage of the MCRSA; and
WHEREAS, California voters on November 8, 2016 approved the Control,
Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act ("the AUMA"), which legalizes possession,
use, and cultivation of non-medical marijuana for adults. Under this law, cities retained
local control to prohibit or regulate adult-use marijuana through local ordinances, zoning
and land use requirements, and the state will not issue a state license in violation of local
laws; and
WHEREAS, while medical marijuana cultivation and all commercial medical
marijuana uses are prohibited under the City's current zoning regulations, the Cupertino
Municipal Code does not address cultivation and delivery of non-medical marijuana
within its jurisdiction; moreover, the prohibition against transportation of marijuana
through City of Cupertino is not consistent with AUMA; and
WHEREAS, SB 94, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety
Act (the “MAUCRSA,”) signed into law in June 2017, made significant changes to
California’s commercial cannabis regulatory structure. SB 94 in effect repealed the
MCRSA (medical marijuana regulations) and incorporated some of its provisions into the
licensing provisions of AUMA. MAUCRSA effectively set up a new hybrid regulatory
structure and created more operator-friendly standards than under MCRSA;
WHEREAS, many California communities that have legalized recreational or
medical marijuana uses have experienced and reported adverse impacts and negative
secondary effects from marijuana establishments, cultivation sites, processing and
distribution activities including hazardous construction, unsafe electrical wiring, noxious
odors and fumes affecting neighboring properties and businesses, illegal sales and
distribution of marijuana, trespassing, theft, violent robberies and robbery attempts, fire
hazards, and problems associated with mold, fungus, and pests, and the diversion of
medical marijuana to minors; and
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WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office issued a May 2014
memorandum entitled “Issues Surrounding Marijuana in Santa Clara County,” which
outlined many of the negative secondary effects resulting from marijuana cultivation; a
copy of this memorandum is attached to the staff report presented to the City Council
with this ordinance and on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable to conclude that medical marijuana dispensaries,
marijuana cultivation facilities, commercial cannabis activities, including marijuana
processing could cause similar adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and welfare
in Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, marijuana plants produce a strong odor, offensive to many people,
that may be detectable far beyond property boundaries if grown outdoors. This condition
also creates an attractive nuisance, by alerting persons to the location of the plants, and
creating a risk of burglary, robbery or armed robbery; and
WHEREAS, when marijuana is grown and/or processed indoors, growing and
processing equipment can have the potential to cause harm to persons or property by
creating fire hazards. Many cities in the state have reported or responded to fires resulting
from marijuana activity. Indoor cultivation operations are frequently unattended and
utilize high wattage grow lamps, generators, or other equipment, or may be illegally
wired to allow such equipment to function. This excessive energy use can overload
electrical systems and cause fires; and
WHEREAS, state marijuana laws do not confer a land use right or the right to
create or maintain a public nuisance. However, under MAUCRSA the city must adopt an
ordinance establishing laws and regulations on marijuana facilities and activities
otherwise the State may become the licensing authority. The MAUCRSA also requires
delivery services to be expressly prohibited by local ordinance, if the City desires to
prohibit delivery. Similarly, the cities have explicit authority to adopt and enforce local
ordinances, including zoning and land use requirements, to regulate marijuana
businesses or to completely prohibit the establishment or operation of such businesses
within the city’s jurisdiction. No State license will be approved for a business that violates
local ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the marijuana regulations in the
Cupertino Municipal Code to maintain the City’s existing prohibition on commercial
marijuana activities, and expressly make clear, in light of passage of the AUMA, that all
such uses (whether medical or recreational) continue to be prohibited in all zones
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throughout the City, preserve local control over such uses, and protect the public from
the health and safety risks described above; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that express Municipal Code
provision regarding medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana cultivation facilities, and
commercial cannabis activities will benefit the public by providing clear guidelines
regarding the scope of prohibited conduct and minimize the potential for confusion
regarding the City’s policies, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
November 14, 2017, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and
oral, and at the end of the hearing recommended that the Council adopt the
recommended changes to the City’s zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this ordinance
on December 21, 2017, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written
and oral;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision-making body
for this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Cupertino
residents and to minimize the negative impacts from commercial marijuana activities,
including the personal cultivation of marijuana, the City Council desires to add
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 10.84 and to amend Chapters 19.08 and 19.98 to
prohibit, in express terms, most commercial cannabis activities including medical
marijuana dispensaries, commercial cultivation of marijuana and outdoor cultivation of
marijuana for personal use and to regulate deliveries, transportation, and indoor
cultivation of marijuana for personal use; and
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance
and determined that it is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential
for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly; and
WHEREAS, in the event that the actions taken with this proposed Ordinance are
found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no
possibility of a significant effect on the environment; and
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WHEREAS, deletions are shown with strike-throughs and additions are
underlined to make it easier for the Council and the public to follow the legislative
changes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10.48, Medicinal and Adult Use of Marijuana, is adopted and
established in Title 10, Public Peace, Safety and Morals, of the Cupertino Municipal Code
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10.84: MEDICINAL AND ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA
Section
10.84.010 Purpose.
10.84.020 Definitions.
10.84.030 Commercial Marijuana Activities Prohibited.
10.84.040 Possession, Delivery, Distribution, and Indoor Cultivation of Marijuana.
10.84.050 Enforcement, Remedies and Declaration of Public Nuisance.
10.84.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is for the City Council to exercise its police and regulatory
powers derived from Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution and state law
to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents and businesses of the
City of Cupertino and preserve the City’s land use powers, by prohibiting all commercial
marijuana activity within the City’s jurisdictional limits, unless preempted by st ate law
or authorized by this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to circumvent
compliance with state law.
10.84.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the terms and words in this Section are defined as follows
and in accordance with the relevant provisions of state law, as amended from time to
time.
“Accessory Structures” shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 19.08, Definitions, of
the Cupertino Municipal Code.
“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the same meaning set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(k).
“Cultivation” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(l).
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“Delivery” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(p).
“Distribution” shall mean the procurement, sale, and transport of cannabis and cannabis
products between licensees, as defined in California Business and Professions Code
26001(r).
“Identification Card” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.7(g).
"Marijuana or cannabis" shall have the meaning set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(f). Marijuana and cannabis are used interchangeably in
this Code. The term “marijuana’ shall also include “medical marijuana,” “medicinal
marijuana product” and “cannabis product” as defined in Business and Professions Code
section 26001.
“Marijuana accessories” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 26001(g).
“Marijuana cultivation” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 26001(l).
“Marijuana cultivation site” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(m).
“Marijuana delivery” shall have the meaning set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(p).
“Marijuana dispensary” means any business, office, store, facility, location, retail
storefront, or wholesale component of any establishment, cooperative or collective that
delivers, whether mobile or otherwise, dispenses, distributes, exchanges, transmits,
transports, sells or provides marijuana to any person for any reason, including members
of any medical marijuana cooperative or collective consistent the purposes set forth in
California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5.
“Medicinal marijuana” and “medicinal marijuana products” shall have the same
meaning set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 26001(ai).
"Medicinal marijuana dispensary" means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medicinal marijuana or medicinal
marijuana product, is sold, made available, and/or dist ributed. A "medicinal marijuana
dispensary" does not include the following facilities that provide medical care and
supportive services to a qualified patient, person with an identification card, or employs
a primary caregiver providing services to a qualified patient or person with an
identification card at that facility:
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a. A clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
b. A health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health
and Safety Code;
c. A residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness licensed
pursuant to Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
d. A residential care facility for the elderly licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.2 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; or
e. A residential hospice, or a home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Marijuana products” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and
Professions Code section 26001(i).
“Operation” shall have the same meaning set forth in California Business and Professions
Code section 26001(ak).
“Outdoors” means any location that is not within a fully enclosed and secure structure.
“Person” includes any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association,
corporation, limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or
any other group or combination acting as a unit.
“Primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in the California Health
and Safety Code section 11362.7.
“Private residence” means a legal, house, apartment unit, accessory dwelling unit or
other similar residential dwelling.
“Qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Health and Safety Code
section11362.7.
“Sale” “Sell,” “sale,” and “to sell” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California
Business and Professions Code section 26001(as).
10.84.030 Commercial Marijuana Activities Prohibited.
Except as provided in Section 10.84.040, all commercial activities involving marijuana and
all outdoor cultivation of marijuana (both commercial and for personal use), whether or
not they require a state or local license, are prohibited in all zones in the City. The City
will not issue any permit, license or other entitlement for any commercial marijuana
activity or outdoor cultivation of marijuana.
10.84.040 Possession, Delivery, Distribution, and Indoor Cultivation of Marijuana.
Notwithstanding the prohibitions in Section 10.84.030 above, the following activities are
allowed:
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A. Possession of marijuana for personal use is allowed to the limited extent authorized
under Health and Safety Code section 11357 and 11362.5.
B. Delivery of marijuana is allowed in accordance with the following restrictions:
1. Only by Licensees operating with a valid state license and in compliance with laws
and regulations of the local jurisdiction where the Licensee is physically located or
obtained the license; and
2. Only deliveries to the City of Cupertino are allowed; deliveries may not originate
within the City; and
3. Deliveries to a qualified patient or by a primary caregiver to his or her qualified
patient are allowed, to the extent allowed by California Business and Professions
Code section 26033.
C. The use of the City’s public roads by Licensees transporting marijuana or marijuana
products to the limited extent authorized by California Business and Professions Code
sections 26080(b).
D. Indoor marijuana cultivation for personal use is permitted only in a Private Residence,
to the limited extent authorized under California Health and Safety Code sections
11362.1 and 11362.2 and subject to the following regulations:
1. The cultivation activity shall be incidental to the primary use of the Private
Residence as a dwelling;
2. The property shall be the primary residence of the Person cultivating the
marijuana, and the Person shall not participate in cultivation in any other location
within the City;
3. If the Private Residence is rental property, written authorization must be obtained
from the landlord, property owner or property manager prior to commencement
of cultivation. Nothing in this section prohibits a landlord or property owner from
imposing more stringent standards than those outlined in this section. No
marijuana cultivation may occur in violation of a lease or rental agreement;
4. Any structure used for indoor cultivation must be fully enclosed, secure, and
locked, as required by state law;
5. The cultivation area must be within a Private Residence, or an accessory structure
to a Private Residence located entirely on property owned or legally in possession
of the Person doing the cultivation;
6. Not more than six (6) mature or immature plants are permitted per Private
Residence, regardless of the number of residents occupying the property;
7. The cultivation area must be a single designated area not exceeding 36 square feet
measured by canopy or ten (10) linear feet in height;
8. The display or any exterior evidence of marijuana cultivation, including but not
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limited to marijuana plants, storage of marijuana accessories or pesticides, or
processing and curing equipment is strictly prohibited;
9. The use, alterations and additions to the Private Residence, garage, and accessory
structures, must comply with all applicable building, fire, plumbing, electrical,
housing and zoning codes, including regulations related to lot coverage, set back,
height and parking requirements;
10. The use of gas products, including but not limited to, CO2 and butane, CO2 and
ozone generators, or other flammable solvents for cultivation or processing is
prohibited;
11. Lighting for cultivation shall be energy efficient lighting, such as, light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), or fluorescent lighting and shall
not create a fire or safety hazard;
12. A ventilation and filtration system that meets minimum requirements of the
adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code or its equivalent(s), is
required. It must be designed to ensure that odors from cultivation are not
detectable beyond the Private Residence or accessory structure where cultivation
occurs, must prevent mold and humidity/moisture, and otherwise protect the
health and safety of the occupants and the neighborhood;
13. Cultivation shall not adversely affect the health or safety of the occupants or
nearby residents by creating dust, glare, excessive light, heat, noise, noxious gases,
odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts, and shall not be hazardous due to
use, storage or disposal of chemicals, materials, processes, products or wastes.
E. Nothing contained in this Section shall be deemed to permit or authorize any use or
activity which is otherwise prohibited by state law.
10.84.050 Enforcement, Remedies and Declaration of Public Nuisance.
A. Enforcement: This Chapter shall be enforced in accordance with and consistent with
the enforcement of public health and safety laws, pursuant to Chapter 10 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
B. Remedies: Violations of this Chapter are subject to administrative, civil, and criminal
remedies available under state law and the Cupertino Municipal Code, which at the
discretion of the City may be pursued concurrently, including without limitation the
fines, penalties, abatement orders and other administrative and civil remedies
provided under Chapter 1.10 and 1.12 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
Violations of this chapter are subject to criminal citations and prosecution under state
law. Notwithstanding the penalties set forth above, no provision authorizes a
criminal prosecution, arrest or penalty inconsistent with or prohibited under
California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5.
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In the event of any conflict between the penalties enumerated in this section of the
Cupertino Municipal Code and any penalties set forth in state law, the maximum
penalties allowable under state law shall govern.
SECTION 2. Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 19.08 of Title 19 is amended to delete
the following definitions:
“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the meaning set forth in California Business
and Professions Code section 19300.5(k).
“Cultivation” means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying,
curing, grading, or trimming of marijuana.
“Identification Card” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds
thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound manufacture,
salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. It includes
marijuana infused in foodstuff, and concentrated cannabis and the separated resin,
whether crude or petrified, obtained from marijuana. It does not include the mature stalks
of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant,
any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature
stalks (except resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seeds of the
plant that are incapable of germination.
"Medical marijuana" is marijuana used for medical purposes where that medical use is
deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that
the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of acquired
immune deficiency syndrome ("AIDS"), anorexia, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain,
glaucoma, migraine, spasticity, or any other serious medical condition for which
marijuana is deemed to provide relief as defined in subsection (h) of Health and Safety
Code § 11362.7.
“Marijuana cultivation facility” means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location where the cultivation of marijuana occurs. A “marijuana cultivation
facility” does not include a “qualified patient’s” primary residence provided such
cultivation of medical marijuana is for his or her personal use.
"Medical marijuana dispensary" means any business, facility, use, establishment,
property, or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medical marijuana is sold, made
available, delivered, transported, and/or distributed. A "medical marijuana dispensary"
does not include the following uses:
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a. A “qualified patient” transporting “medical marijuana” for his or her personal use;
b. A “primary caregiver” delivering or transporting “medical marijuana” to a
“qualified patient;”
c. A clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
d. A health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health
and Safety Code;
e. A residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness licensed
pursuant to Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code;
f. A residential care facility for the elderly licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.2 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; or
g. A residential hospice, or a home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 8 of
Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
“Qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in state law, including
Health and Safety Code Sections 11352.5, 11362.7, and following, or as may be amended.
SECTION 3. Chapter 19.98, “Medical Marijuana,” is repealed in its entirety. The new
provision of Chapter 19.98 is retitled “Marijuana” and hereby adopted to reference the
new municipal provisions regulating marijuana under Chapter 10.84 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code as follows:
CHAPTER 19.98: MARIJUANA
19.98.010 Marijuana.
All commercial cannabis activities including marijuana cultivation, as defined in Chapter
10.84, are prohibited uses in all zoning districts in the City of Cupertino, except to the
extent permitted by state law and Chapter 10.84 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. FINDINGS. The following findings are made under Cupertino Municipal
Code section 19.152.030(D):
(1) The proposed Ordinance conforms with the latest adopted general plan for the City
in that a prohibition against marijuana cultivation facilities, medical marijuana
dispensaries, and commercial cannabis activities, does not conflict with any allowable
uses in the land use element and does not conflict with any policies or programs in any
other element of the general plan.
(2) The proposed Ordinance will protect the public health, safety, and welfare and
promote the orderly development of the City in th at prohibiting marijuana cultivation
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facilities, medical marijuana dispensaries, and commercial cannabis activities will protect
the City from the adverse impacts and negative secondary effects connected with these
activities.
(3) The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Municipal Code Title 19, which currently
bans marijuana cultivation facilities, medical marijuana dispensaries, and commercial
cannabis activities under principles of permissive zoning.
(4) The proposed Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because it has no potential
for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the
event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA
exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with
certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
(30) days from and after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937.
SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this
Ordinance and shall give notice of its ado ption 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.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino the 19th
day of January, 2016 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino the ____ of _______ 2016, by the following vote:
Vote: Members of the City Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
_______________________ ___________________________________
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
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County of Santa Clara
Office of the District Attorney
70 West Hedding Street, West Wing, 5th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
(408) 299-7400
Jeffrey F. Rosen
District Attorney
Issues Surrounding Marijuana in Santa Clara County
By Patrick Vanier, Supervisor of Narcotics Prosecution Team
Business Practices that Epitomize the Problems with the Proliferation of Marijuana Dispensaries
In 2014, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted a case involving the transportation and
possession for sale of six pounds of dried marijuana and twelve pounds of concentrated cannabis. The
defendant told investigators he was delivering marijuana from a vendor on behalf of his San Jose-based
marijuana club.
During trial, the director of the marijuana club, described as a “marijuana dispensary,” testified to the
business practice and organization of the club. The club consists of approximately 14,000 members between
2 “stores” in San Jose. 50 “vendors” throughout California sourced this “dispensary” with marijuana.
Within the marijuana industry, the term “vendor” refers to a person who supplies marijuana to dispensaries
and receives compensation for the product. The director identified the 50 vendors as persons who have
marijuana cultivation sites which he has neither visited nor inspected. This particular dispensary does not
pay city or state sales tax, or any income tax.
The club generates approximately $1 million a year in annual sales involving approximately 100 pounds of
dried marijuana bud, 30-40 pounds of wax (a form of concentrated cannabis) and varying quantities of
cannabis products in other forms. The concentrated cannabis products are primarily manufactured using
butane or other chemical solvents. This method of manufacturing is a crime under California Health and
Safety Code section 11379.6 because of the hazards associated with production.
The business practices and organization of this club epitomize the many problems resulting from the
proliferation of marijuana clubs in Santa Clara County. Illegal marijuana cultivation operations generate a
significant number of collateral crimes on the supply side. For example, marijuana clubs and dispensaries
self-monitor in the absence of government oversight. Therefore, there is no way to be sure how and from
whom the clubs are acquiring their inventory of cannabis products. Law enforcement agencies have
gathered valuable intelligence that some clubs are selling marijuana harvested by illegal cultivation
operations. This intelligence has been documented through arrested individuals, “vendor” membership
agreements or Prop 215 notices referencing local dispensaries, and subpoenaed club records.
Marijuana Case Trends
The District Attorney’s Office observed the following trends based on recent cases prosecuted by the Office.
The following statistics include only issued cases, not pending investigations. Between 2011 and 2013, the
Office issued criminal charges against 172 illegal marijuana growing operations. Of these cases, 118 were
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identified as “indoor grows” and 54 were classified as “outdoor grows.” Once again, these numbers only
reflect a representative sample of cultivation operations within Santa Clara County.
Indoor Grow Operations
While indoor marijuana grow operations can be found in a variety of settings, including warehouses, barns,
and back rooms of business establishments, the most common locations were single family homes in
residential neighborhoods. These are locations where entire rental properties or vacant foreclosed homes are
converted into clandestine greenhouses. The interior rooms for these homes are typically modified without
construction permits, without permission from the banks (usually involving squatters) or knowledge of the
rental property owners. With no regard to safety, structural integrity or value to the property, these former
residences are generally ransacked.
Often times the electricity to homes where cultivation operations are present have been haphazardly rewired
or compromised in other forms to accommodate the equipment – e.g. grow lights, fans, irrigation pumps,
timers. Electrical circuit boxes are modified to bypass electricity from the power company’s meters (usually
PG&E) resulting in the theft of millions of dollars in energy. House fires associated to residential marijuana
gardens are frequently caused by the theft of power. Investigators also report tremendous amounts of
moisture and standing water inside these indoor grows from leaking water sources, as well as humidity
associated with the indoor process. Standing water is a breeding ground for caustic spores, black mold and
fungus. Puddles of water combined with extension cords and exposed wiring create electrical hazards. First
responders typically wear protective gear and respirators to avoid these dangers.
Of 118 indoor marijuana grows over the last three years:
76 involved converted homes,
2 involved converted warehouses, and
41 of these locations were identified as rental properties.
In at least 61 of these cases, electrical bypasses were observed where theft of power was deemed present and
there were 5 house fires associated to indoor cultivations. The victim homeowners for these vandalized
properties are by and large burdened with hundreds of thousands of dollars in clean up costs from indoor
grows.
Outdoor Grow Operations
The other source of harvested marijuana comes from outdoor marijuana gardens. A large number of outdoor
cultivation operations reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office were investigated by the Santa Clara
County Marijuana Eradication Team (MET). Over the last three years, the MET team reported the removal
of 355,005 marijuana plants and the seizure of 1,838 pounds of processed marijuana bud derived mostly
from outdoor grow locations. These outdoor grow sites were typically discovered by detectives in remote
areas of unincorporated Santa Clara County – eastern foothills of Milpitas and San Jose, Gilroy and Morgan
Hill foothills, the base of the Santa Cruz mountains and the eastern foothills of Los Gatos, Los Altos and
Saratoga. Marijuana gardens have been found on public lands (e.g. Henry Coe State Park and Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District) and private property in varying sizes. These grows can have a few hundred
plants over a small plot of land or tens of thousands of marijuana bushes spread over many acres.
The number of marijuana plants will determine the yield potential for an operation. Most law enforcement
experts conservatively estimate that a single marijuana plant can produce about 1 to 2 pounds of marijuana
valued at $1,500 to $3,000 per pound (wholesale pricing). During harvesting periods for outdoor
cultivations, May through October, the number of individual harvests for a single location can also impact
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the profitability of the enterprise. Experienced growers can get two or three harvests on a single plot of land
each year. The same is true for indoor marijuana locations, however, such locations can obviously grow year
round.
The level of sophistication of these outdoor grows can vary as well. Some outdoor operations have only one
or two experienced cultivators, while others have teams of migrant farm workers tending to the crop. The
single most important variable for any outdoor grow is a nearby water source. Many outdoor operations are
set up near creeks, rivers or reservoirs. Water is diverted without regulatory permits or permission from
landowners. There have been numerous instances of water diverted to illegal marijuana grows from nearby
legitimate farms. Illegal outdoor marijuana cultivators pollute waterways with pesticides, rodent poisons,
human feces, trash, and soil erosion. Wardens with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife assist
MET detectives with these investigations and recommend the charging of environmental crimes associated
with marijuana cultivation. Of the 54 outdoor marijuana gardens charged between 2011-2013, at least 24 of
the grow sites were on private land and 11 were on public property/open space. Environmental crimes were
charged in 21 of these cases.
Other Associated Crimes
In addition to the crimes and social impacts unique to the two styles of marijuana cultivation, other alarming
trends have been noted. Within the sample size of the 172 cases referenced above, firearms were located in
36 investigations. Other controlled substances, e.g. methamphetamine, were found in 25 cultivation sites.
Children were reported present in 10 instances. Serious or violent felony crimes, e.g. burglary, robbery or
assaults using deadly weapons, were reported in 8 investigations. In 2012, one investigation of an outdoor
marijuana garden resulted in an officer involved shooting when one of the marijuana growers pointed a
loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle at a Fish and Wildlife Warden.
Organized Crime
Probably one of the least talked about issues involving marijuana grows has been the influence of organized
crime. Law enforcement has documented numerous instances of organized crime controlling the cultivation
of marijuana. Conservatively, at least 8 documented instances of Mexican National Drug Cartels and/or
criminal street gangs have been tied to marijuana grows. At one outdoor marijuana operation, investigators
found written references to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel and a drawing of “Jesus Malverde,” the patron saint of
drug traffickers. At another indoor-marijuana grow, officers found a “Santa Muerte” statute, a Mexican cult
figure associated with violence, criminality, and the illegal drug trade.
Within the last five years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s Office Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET) have identified
multiple cartel drug trafficking cells operating within the county. These organizations are poly drug
traffickers distributing methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Through a variety of investigative
techniques, DEA and CAL-MMET have learned that both indoor and outdoor marijuana cultivation is just
one of many lucrative businesses operated by cartels to supplement the trafficking of methamphetamine and
cocaine from Mexico. Mexican drug distributors will engage in human trafficking to bring farm workers up
from the territorial regions the cartels control – Sinaloa or Michoacan – to tend to the cultivations. DEA and
CAL-MMET investigations have resulted in the arrest of several high ranking drug distributors who have
described to investigators firsthand how marijuana cultivation is a significant component to their overall
business.
Law enforcement has also seen the rise of multiple Vietnamese criminal street gangs distributing marijuana
within Santa Clara County. In 2010, California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement,
investigated the Insane Viet Thugs (IVT), a documented street gang distributing marijuana and other
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narcotics, as well as firearms. Agents learned through the investigation that IVT was managing a network of
grow houses and distributing drugs throughout the Bay Area – San Jose to Vallejo. The investigation of IVT
resulted in the service of 22 search warrants throughout the Bay Area and the prosecution of 22 validated or
associate gang members, the seizure of approximately 1,500 marijuana plants from 5 indoor grow houses (a
total of 7 grow houses were identified during the investigation) over 71 lbs of harvested marijuana, 16
firearms (including 3 assault weapons), over $110,000 in U.S. Currency and various quantities of heroin,
cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy.
The information provided in this narrative demonstrates how the lack of any significant regulatory schemes
to control the supply of marijuana to dispensaries is impacting public safety and quality of life within the
county. DA Jeff Rosen supports Santa Clara County’s efforts to establish comprehensive guidelines
designed to prevent the dangerous and illegal activities from illegal cultivation and distribution of marijuana.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-3358 Name:
Status:Type:Ordinances and Action Items Adopted
File created:In control:11/28/2017 City Council
On agenda:Final action:12/5/2017 12/5/2017
Title:Subject: Approve the Fifth amendment to the Employment Contract for the City Manager and amend
the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
A - Draft Reso approving the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract
B - Draft Reso amending the Appoined Employees' Compensation Program
C - Appointed Employees' Compensation Program - REDLINED
D - Appointed Employees' Compensation Program - CLEAN
E - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract - REDLINED
F - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract - CLEAN
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
AdoptedCity Council12/5/2017 1
Subject: Approve the Fifth amendment to the Employment Contract for the City Manager and
amend the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program
Adopt Resolution No. 17-114 approving the Fifth amendment to the employment contract for
the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract; and Adopt Resolution No.
17-115 amending the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program to reflect changes in
compensation for the City Manager.
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S ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3227 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: December 5, 2017
Subject
Approve the fifth amendment to Employment Contract for the City Manager and amend
the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 17-______, approving the fifth amendment to the employment
contract for the City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract; and
Adopt Resolution No. 17-______, amending the Appointed Employees’ Compensation
Program to reflect changes in compensation for the City Manager.
Discussion
The City Council conducted its annual evaluation of the City Manager on November 6, 2017.
Consistent with the City’s total compensation survey the City Council desires to adjust the
City Manager’s compensation as follows:
The monthly base salary of the City Manager shall be increased from $22,398.81 to
$23,439.48 representing at 4.646% increase.
The amended Employment Contract is submitted for Council approval with an effective
date of November 6, 2017.
Staff also proposes to amend the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program to reflect
the increase in monthly salary.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the above will increase the FY 2017-18 budget appropriations by $10,654 in
salary and benefits.
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Prepared by: Laura Miyakawa, Human Resources Analyst II
Reviewed by: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services, and Rocio Fierro,
Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:
A - Draft Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract
B - Draft Resolution amending the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program
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C - Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program - Redlined
D - Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program – Clean
E - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract – Redlined
F – Fifth Amendment to the Employment Contract – Clean
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND
DAVID BRANDT, CITY MANAGER, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted an annual evaluation of the City
Manager, David Brandt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adjust the City Manager’s salary to put him
in parity with other employees based on the salary and benefit survey the City conducted
for the position of City Manager, and has authorized a base salary increase of 4.646%
from $22,398.81 to $23,439.48 per month; and
WHEREAS, the terms, conditions and provisions of the agreement have been
reviewed and approved by the Director of Administrative;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cupertino hereby approves the aforementioned amendment to the City Manager’s
employment contract and authorizes the Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of
the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
the 5th day of December 2017, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Mayor
City of Cupertino
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE 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 and
attached as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino this 5th day of December 2017 by the following vote:
VOTE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________ ______________________________
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Mayor
City of Cupertino
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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 Cuperti no 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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City of Cupertino
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 equitabl e pay
for duties and responsibilities assigned, meritorious 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 October 1, 2016, a 1% salary increase will be added to the salary range of each classification
in this unit. Effective the first full pay period in July 2017, a .75% salary increase will be added to the
salary range of each classification in this unit. Effective September 6, 2017, a salary increase of 10%
or $21,300 base pay will be added to the City Attorney classification. Effective November 6, 2017, a
salary increase of 4.646% or $23,439.48 base pay will be added to the City Manager classification.
Adopted by Action of the City Council July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012
Revised December 18, 2012, October 2016, September 6, 2017, November 6, 2017
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City of Cupertino
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 a nd 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 sche dule 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 whic h 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 responsibilities.
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III REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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 be rented; or air reservations should be
booked in advance to obtain discou nted 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, destinat ion 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 reimbursed or advanced at the rate per
mile in effect for such use, except in no c ase 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 available.
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 organized educational activity,
City-paid lodging costs shall not exceed the ma ximum 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 hotel is not available, then the non -conference lodging
policy described in the next paragraph should be followed to find another comparable hotel.
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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 government 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.c om or an
equivalent service shall be eligible for reimbursement or advancement.
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. Alternatively, 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 activity,
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
describe d 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 t o 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.
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 Expense s
The City will not reimburse or advance payment toward expenses including, but not
limited to:
1. The personal portion of any trip;
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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
Payments toward or reim bursement 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 e xpenditure; 2) The
anticipated amount of the expenditure (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 withi n 30 calendar days of the employee's return
on the expense report described in Section VII.
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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 polic y 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 sufficient 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 in the following classifications shall be paid a monthly automobile allowance as
follows, unless waived by employee:
Classification Allowance
City Manager $350
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
Revised November 6, 2017
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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 set 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 deduction from leave balances are made when such an employee is absent for less
than a regular work day as long as t he 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 their dependents
may be covered. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the health of
employees and their families throug h comprehensive health plans available only through
employer sponsorship.
Although the premium cost for the insurance provided remains the ultimate responsibility
of the employee in these positions, the City shall contribute the amounts listed below toward s 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 amo unts will be included in
the employee's gross pay.
October 1, 2016 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution*
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 733.39 134.85 868.24
Employee +1 1246.59 134.85 1381.44
Employee +2 1620.57 134.85 1755.42
January 1, 2018 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 769.95 134.85 904.80
Employee +1 1308.92 134.85 1443.77
Employee +2 1701.60 134.85 1836.45
January 1, 2019 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 808.45 134.85 943.30
Employee +1 1374.37 134.85 1509.22
Employee +2 1786.68 134.85 1921.53
Appointed employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions will have immediate vesting
of retiree medical benefits.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, July 2013, October 2016
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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 p ay 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, when 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, LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND SHORT 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 hardship s
resulting from continuing disability that prevents 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, October
2016
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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 Publ ic 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 m ay 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 whic h employees in these positions may
defer portions of their 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 s uch plans may be made in such amounts as felt proper and 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 October 1 2016, 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 7.25% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2017, each employee shall pay the full 8.0% of applicable
salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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 October 1, 2016, the City shall not pay the employee’s contribution rate to the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and each employee shall pay the full 7% of
applicable salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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, October 2016
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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 $134.85* 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.*Dental Coverage: Effective the first month after Council
adoption of agreement, dental coverage is capped at $2,500.00 per dependent per annual plan year for
the term of this contract.
Adopted by Action of City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012,
October 2016
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Policy No. 13
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
The City Manager and City Attorney shall receive eighty (80) hours of administrative leave
with pay per year.
Employees may accumulate administrative leave hours up to two times 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, October
2016
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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 shall 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.
Monthly Salary Effective October 1, 2016
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,219.10
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,232.07
Monthly Salary Effective First Full Pay Period in July 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,363.24
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,398.81
Monthly Salary Effective September 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,300.00
Monthly Salary Effective November 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,439.48
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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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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 equitable y of
pay for duties and responsibilities assigned, meritorious 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 October 1, 2016, a 1% salary increase will be added to the salary range of each classification
in this unit. Effective the first full pay period in July 2017, a .75% salary increase will be added to the
salary range of each classification in this unit. Effective September 6, 2017, a salary increase of 10%
or $21,300 base pay will be added to the City Attorney classification. Effective November 6, 2017, a
salary increase of 4.646% or $23,439.48 base pay will be added to the City Manager classification.
Adopted by Action of the City Council July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012
Revised December 18, 2012, October 2016, September 6, 2017, November 6, 2017
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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 responsibilities.
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III REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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 be 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 reimbursed 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 available.
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 organized 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 hotel is not available, then the non-conference lodging
policy described in the next paragraph should be followed to find another comparable hotel.
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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 government 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 advancement.
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. Alternatively, 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 activity,
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.
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 toward expenses including, but not
limited to:
1. The personal portion of any trip;
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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
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 expenditure (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.
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VII. EXPENSE REPORT REQUIREMENTS
All expense reimbursement requests or final 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 sufficient 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 in the following classifications shall be paid a monthly automobile allowance as
follows, unless waived by employee:
Classification Allowance
City Manager $350
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
Revised November 6, 2017
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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 set 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 deduction 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 their 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 provided 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.
October 1, 2016 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution*
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 733.39 134.85 868.24
Employee +1 1246.59 134.85 1381.44
Employee +2 1620.57 134.85 1755.42
January 1, 2018 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 769.95 134.85 904.80
Employee +1 1308.92 134.85 1443.77
Employee +2 1701.60 134.85 1836.45
January 1, 2019 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 808.45 134.85 943.30
Employee +1 1374.37 134.85 1509.22
Employee +2 1786.68 134.85 1921.53
Appointed employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions will have immediate vesting
of retiree medical benefits.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, July 2013, October 2016
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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, when 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, LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND SHORT 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 prevents 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, October
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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 their 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 and 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 October 1 2016, 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 7.25% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2017, each employee shall pay the full 8.0% of applicable
salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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 October 1, 2016, the City shall not pay the employee’s contribution rate to the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and each employee shall pay the full 7% of
applicable salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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, October 2016
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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 $134.85* 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.*Dental Coverage: Effective the first month after Council
adoption of agreement, dental coverage is capped at $2,500.00 per dependent per annual plan year for
the term of this contract.
Adopted by Action of City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012,
October 2016
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Policy No. 13
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
The City Manager and City Attorney shall receive eighty (80) hours of administrative leave
with pay per year.
Employees may accumulate administrative leave hours up to two times 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, October
2016
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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 shall 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.
Monthly Salary Effective October 1, 2016
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,219.10
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,232.07
Monthly Salary Effective First Full Pay Period in July 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,363.24
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,398.81
Monthly Salary Effective September 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,300.00
Monthly Salary Effective November 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,439.48
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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 t he 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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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 equitabl e pay
for duties and responsibilities assigned, meritorious 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 October 1, 2016, a 1% salary increase will be added to the salary range of each classification
in this unit. Effective the first full pay period in July 2017, a .75% salary increase will be added to the
salary range of each classification in this unit. Effective September 6, 2017, a salary increase of 10%
or $21,300 base pay will be added to the City Attorney classification. Effective November 6, 2017, a
salary increase of 4.646% or $23,439.48 base pay will be added to the City Manager classification.
Adopted by Action of the City Council July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012
Revised December 18, 2012, October 2016, September 6, 2017, November 6, 2017
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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 a ttendance 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 responsibilities.
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III REIMBURSEMENT AND ADVANCE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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, th en 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 be rented; or air reservations should be
booked in advance to obtain discounted fares. The followi ng 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 transp ortation 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 reimbursed 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 available.
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, th e 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 organized 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 hotel is not available, then the non -conference lodging
policy described in the next paragraph should be followed to find another comparable hotel.
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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 gr oup or government rate. In the event that a group or government 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
equivale nt service shall be eligible for reimbursement or advancement.
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. Alternatively, 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 activity,
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 co nference 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.
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 toward expenses including, but not
limited to:
1. The personal portion of any trip;
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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
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 trav eling 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 expenditure (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 employe e's return
on the expense report described in Section VII.
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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 in the following classifications shall be paid a monthly automobile allowance as
follows, unless waived by employee:
Classification Allowance
City Manager $350
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
Revised November 6, 2017
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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 t o
professional and technical publications. Such sponsorship, however, shall be conditioned upon the
several factors as set 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 deduction 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 supe rvisor'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 their dependents
may be covered. The purpose of this program is to promote and preserve the health of
employees and their families through comprehensive health plan s available only through
employer sponsorship.
Although the premium cost for the insurance provided 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.
October 1, 2016 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution*
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 733.39 134.85 868.24
Employee +1 1246.59 134.85 1381.44
Employee +2 1620.57 134.85 1755.42
January 1, 2018 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 769.95 134.85 904.80
Employee +1 1308.92 134.85 1443.77
Employee +2 1701.60 134.85 1836.45
January 1, 2019 City Max Health
Contribution
City Max Dental
Contribution
City Total Max
Contribution
Employee 808.45 134.85 943.30
Employee +1 1374.37 134.85 1509.22
Employee +2 1786.68 134.85 1921.53
Appointed employees in the City Manager and City Attorney positions will have immediate vesting
of retiree medical benefits.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, July 2013, October 2016
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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, when such policy is comp atible 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, LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND SHORT 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 disab ility that prevents 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 $25 0,000.00.
Adopted by Action of the City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised December 18, 2012, October
2016
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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 for m
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 their 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 amoun ts as felt proper and 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 October 1 2016, 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 7.25% of applicable salary.
Effective in the first full pay period in July 2017, each employee shall pay the full 8.0% of applicable
salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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 October 1, 2016, the City shall not pay the employee’s contribution rate to the California
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and each employee shall pay the full 7% of
applicable salary of the employee’s contribution towards 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, October 2016
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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 $134.85* 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.*Dental Coverage: Effective the first month after Council
adoption of agreement, dental coverage is capped at $2,500.00 per dependent per annual plan year for
the term of this contract.
Adopted by Action of City Council
July 1, 2010
Revised October 2, 2012; December 18, 2012,
October 2016
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Policy No. 13
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
The City Manager and City Attorney shall receive eighty (80) hours of administrative leave
with pay per year.
Employees may accumulate administrative leave hours up to two times 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, October
2016
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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) af fected 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 shall 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.
Monthly Salary Effective October 1, 2016
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,219.10
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,232.07
Monthly Salary Effective First Full Pay Period in July 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,363.24
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,398.81
Monthly Salary Effective September 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Attorney $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,300.00
Monthly Salary Effective November 6, 2017
Classification Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
City Manager $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,439.48
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FOURTH FIFTH AMENDED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
This Amended Employment Contract is made and entered into this 1st 6th day of
November, 20176, 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 9, 2020 unless extended in writing by the parties. It has been amended annually,
on August 26, 2013 (First Amendment), October 21, 2014 (Second Amendment), September 6,
2015 (Third Amendment), and November 1, 2016 (Fourth Amendment). The Fifth Amendment
is effective November 6, 2017. On or within 30 days of September 9, 2019, EMPLOYEE shall
notify EMPLOYER of the expiration date of September 9, 2020. 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 9, 2020.
Section 1.02. Termination Prior to Expiration. Notwithstanding any provision
contained in this Contract to the contrary, EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that he
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serves at the pleasure of EMPLOYER and may be terminated prior to expiration of this
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;
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D. To appoint, discipline and dismiss any and all officers and employees of the
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
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requested by the City Council;
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 $22,232.1223,439.48 as
set forth in the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, payable in installments at the
time as other employees of EMPLOYER are paid. Per the Appointed Employees’ Compensation
Program, effective the first full pay period in July 2017, a 0.75% salary increase will be added to
the salary range of each classification in the unit.
EMPLOYEE'S monthly base salary shall be adjusted by any percentage increase provided in
the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, generally and shall not be decreased
unless in a percentage consistent with a decrease applicable to employees covered under the
Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, generally. Notwithstanding the above,
EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE agree that there shall be no further salary adjustments or bonuses
for 20162017. At the time of EMPLOYEE's periodic evaluations, EMPLOYER may consider an
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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
deferred compensation plan that may be provided to other employees covered under the
Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, 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 provide EMPLOYEE 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 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 Program, 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. However,
provided, however, there shall be no reduction in benefits unless EMPLOYER implements the
same reduction of benefits to all other employees covered under the Appointed Employees’
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Compensation Program, (except as specified in this Contract or as otherwise waived or
declined by EMPLOYEE).
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 with the EMPLOYER's Housing Assistance Program for Appointed Employees and
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Department Heads in effect as of the execution date of this Contract, which is subject to
approval by the City Council.
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 months aggregate salary and aggregate medical insurance
benefit allowance if there are nine or more months prior to the expiration date of this contract.
If there are less than nine 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 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 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
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set out, EMPLOYEE agrees to execute and deliver to EMPLOYER a 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
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Contract may be personally served in the
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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.
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.
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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.
EMPLOYEE: CITY OF CUPERTINO:
CITY MANAGER MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Renee Sloan Holtzman Sakai on behalf of the CityRocio V. Fierro
Assistant City Attorney
Cupertino City Attorney’s Office
ATTEST:
____________________
City Clerk
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FIFTH AMENDED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
This Amended Employment Contract is made and entered into this 6th day of
November, 2017, 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 9, 2020 unless extended in writing by the parties. It has been amended annually,
on August 26, 2013 (First Amendment), October 21, 2014 (Second Amendment), September 6,
2015 (Third Amendment), and November 1, 2016 (Fourth Amendment). The Fifth Amendment
is effective November 6, 2017. On or within 30 days of September 9, 2019, EMPLOYEE shall
notify EMPLOYER of the expiration date of September 9, 2020. 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 9, 2020.
Section 1.02. Termination Prior to Expiration. Notwithstanding any provision
contained in this Contract to the contrary, EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that he
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serves at the pleasure of EMPLOYER and may be terminated prior to expiration of this
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;
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D. To appoint, discipline and dismiss any and all officers and employees of the
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
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requested by the City Council;
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 $23,439.48 as set forth in
the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program, 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,
generally and shall not be decreased unless in a percentage consistent with a decrease
applicable to employees covered under the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program,
generally. Notwithstanding the above, EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE agree that there shall be no
further salary adjustments or bonuses for 2017. 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 Program, 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 provide EMPLOYEE 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 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 Program, 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. However, ,
there shall be no reduction in benefits unless EMPLOYER implements the same reduction of
benefits to all other employees covered under the Appointed Employees’ Compensation
Program, except as specified in this Contract or as otherwise waived or declined by EMPLOYEE.
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
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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 purpos e
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 mad e 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 with the EMPLOYER's Housing Assistance Program for Appointed Employees and
Department Heads in effect as of the execution date of this Contract, which is subject to
approval by the City Council.
ARTICLE V TERMINATION AND NOTICE
Section 5.01. Termination of Employment and Severance:
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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 months aggregate salary and aggregate medical insurance
benefit allowance if there are nine or more months prior to the expiration date of this contract.
If there are less than nine 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 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 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 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
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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
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
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.
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
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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 non-reimbursable
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.
EMPLOYEE: CITY OF CUPERTINO:
CITY MANAGER MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Rocio V. Fierro
Assistant City Attorney
Cupertino City Attorney’s Office
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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