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PC Packet 09-10-2019CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:45 PM Amended on 9/5/2019 at 5 :30 p.m. to add recommended action to the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 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. STUDY SESSION 1.Subject: Presentation on possible adoption of Reach Codes - Building Codes more stringent than State Standard Title 24, Part 6 (Energy) and Part 11 (CalGREEN). Recommended Action: Receive presentation and provide comments Staff Report 2.Subject: Study Session on the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan Recommended Action: Provide direction on the format of the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan Staff Report 1 - April 2, 2019 City Council Staff Report and Attachment PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda September 10, 2019 NEW BUSINESS STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda September 10, 2019 If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. 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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 Planning Commission concerning any item that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Planning Commission on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located in front of the Commission, and deliver it to the City Staff prior to discussion of the item. When you are called, proceed to the podium and the Chair will recognize you. If you wish to address the Planning Commission 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. For questions on any items in the agenda, or for documents related to any of the items on the agenda, contact the Planning Department at (408) 777 3308 or planning@cupertino.org. Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: September 10, 2019 Subject Presentation on possible adoption of reach codes -building codes more stringent than State standard Title 24, part 6 (energy) and part 11 (CalGREEN). Recommended Action Receive presentation and provide any input. Discussion Each local government is required by law to adopt new changes to the California Building Standards Code every three years. The next code cycle will take effect January 1, 2020. The State allows optional, local building code amendments that exceed state code standards (known as “reach codes”).Historically, some jurisdictions have adopted amendments to the energy (Title 24, part 6) and green building standards (Title 24, part 11) to meet local climate and environmental goals. There are currently 50+ cities in California that have either adopted or are considering reach codes for the next code cycle including Menlo Park, San José, Mountain View, Berkeley and Sunnyvale. This is a marked increase in interest compared to previous code cycles. The Cupertino City Council included exploring electrification reach codes and local amendments to the Green Building Code in its adopted FY2019/2020 Work Program.The Council’s adopted FY2019/2020 Work Program is available online at: https://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=24133.The Sustainability Commission’s adopted FY2019/2020 Work Program also includes reviewing green reach codes and making a recommendation to Council.The Sustainability Commission’s adopted FY2019/2020 Work Program is available online at: https://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=24589.The Sustainability Commission has formed a sub-committee to work on this project and this study is underway. Staff in the Sustainability and Building divisions are leading the reach code process. A public outreach event is tentatively planned for October 16, 2019, at a location to be determined. The Sustainability Commission discussed reach codes at its August 29th meeting and provided feedback to staff to consider options that might encourage higher tiers of green building performance (CalGREEN Tier 1 or Tier 2, or some combination of both), building electrification and additional infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Model codes and technical guidance are provided by the California Energy Commission and Silicon Valley Clean Energy, the regional community choice electricity provider. Staff has also engaged a consultant, Walker Wells with Raimi and Associates, to provide analysis for the CalGREEN green building reach options. The City’s Sustainability Manager, Andre Duurvoort, will give a brief presentation at the Planning Commission meeting on the context for Cupertino, including an overview of the draft greenhouse gas inventory for 2018 and the city’s Climate Action Plan priorities. In addition, John Supp will give a brief presentation on the reach code efforts throughout Santa Clara County. Mr. Supp is a manager of account services with Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and is presenting information to many communities in the region on the model codes and cost-effectiveness studies. _____________________________________ Prepared by: Andre Duurvoort, Sustainability Manager Reviewed by: Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager Albert Salvador, PE, Chief Building Official Approved for submission by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting: September 10, 2019 Subject Study Session on the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan Recommended Action Provide direction on the format of the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan. Discussion Background: State law (Government Code Section 65400) requires that the City provide an annual report, on or before April 1 of each year, to the legislative body (the City Council in the case of Cupertino) regarding the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including meeting its share of regional housing needs, and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The report must also be sent to the Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development1. See Government Code § 65400(a)(2)(A)-(J). On April 2, 2019, the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan was presented to the City Council in compliance with State law and past practice. Councilmembers comments included the following: The Planning Commission should be included in the review of the General Plan Annual Review prior to presentation to Council, possibly over multiple meetings. Reports by neighboring jurisdictions, such as Mountain View and Palo Alto, should be reviewed as examples for future implementation plans, and additional detail should be included for the Council to understand the progress being made with the General Plan implementation. 1 This housing element of the annual report must be made using standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD. For 2019, this report was presented to the Council on March 19, 2019 and submitted to the HCD by April 1. Government Code § 65400(a)(2)(B). COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 (408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 Paul moved and Willey seconded the motion to accept the 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and the motion carried unanimously with direction for future annual update reports to include narrative updates on each item and to be evaluated by the Planning Commission prior to presentation to Council. Analysis: The current General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan has been used for the past three years. The Policies and Strategies that support the General Plan Goals in each Element have been arranged in tabular form as the General Plan Implementation Plan (See Attachment 1). A timeframe for implementation of each item is identified along with responsible and supporting departments and agencies in the implementation of each of the Strategies and Policies. Most Strategies and Policies are implemented on an ongoing process through the Municipal Code and development project review and are identified as such in the Implementation Plan. It should be noted that another purpose of the Implementation Plan is to help the City Council identify Work Plan items to ensure continued implementation of the General Plan, and appropriate funding is allocated. Next Steps Upon receiving comments from the Planning Commission, this item will be brought back for review. Upon Planning Commission review, the 2020 General Plan Annual Review will be presented to City Council in March 2020. ________________________ Prepared by: Gian Paolo Martire, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager Approved for Submission by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development Attachments: 1. April 2, 2019 City Council Staff Report and Attachment CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Meeting: April 2, 2019 Subject General Plan Annual Progress Report. (Application No.(s): CP-2019-01; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide) Recommended Action That the City Council accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report. Discussion Background: State law (Government Code Section 65400) requires that the City provide an annual report on or before April 1 of each year to the legislative body regarding the status and progress in the implementation of the General Plan. The General Plan comprises of the seven mandatory Elements (topics) and one optional Element with goals and policies that intersect with the mandatory requirements of State Law and two chapters that set the stage for long term planning within the City by identifying a common vision and Planning Areas in the City. The mandatory Elements include: 1. A land use element (Chapter 3: Land Use and Community Design) 2. A circulation element (Chapter 5: Mobility) 3. A housing element (Chapter 4: Housing) 4. A conservation element (Chapter 6: Environmental Resources and Sustainability) 5. An open-space element (Chapter 9: Recreation, Parks and Community Service) 6. A noise element (incorporated into Chapter 7: Health and Safety) 7. A safety element (Chapter 7: Health and Safety) 8. An environmental justice element. This is not part of the current General Plan but, if applicable to Cupertino, may need to be incorporated at future comprehensive General Plan updates. The City’s optional element is Chapter 8: Infrastructure. This element was introduced to capture certain existing policies that did not belong in any of the mandatory elements, but could be categorized as related to infrastructure and to incorporate best p ractice policies related to long term maintenance of public infrastructure into the General Plan. Analysis: Implementation Plan The Policies and Strategies that support Goals identified in each Element have been arranged in tabular form as the General Plan Implementation Plan (See Attachment 1). Responsible and supporting departments and agencies have been identified in the implementation of each of the Strategies and Policies. Most General Plan policies and strategies are implemented on a continuous basis and have been identified as such in Attachment 1. For Policies and Strategies that require the implementation of specific action items, a tentative general timeframe has been identified. Minor corrections have been made to the timeframe for some of the policies and strategies to indicate projects completed. In addition, minor changes reflect changes to the organizational structure for some divisions responsible for some of the policies and strategies. Based on the Council’s most recent 2019-2020 Work Program discussion, updates to the General Plan have been identified in the 2019-2021 timeframe. It should be noted that it is expected that the Housing Element will need to be reviewed and amendments adopted to address the 6th Planning Cycle RHNA (January 15, 2023 – January 15, 2031) tentatively by January 15, 2023. The most current date by which the Housing Element needs to be updated to address the RHNA and other required updates to the policies and strategies is available online at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community- development/housing-element/docs/6th_web_he_duedate.pdf. Housing Element Annual Progress Report The City, on an ongoing basis, implements the existing programs, policies and strategies in the Housing Element. In addition to the report on implementation of the programs, policies and strategies in the Housing Element, state law requires cities to report on the City’s progress toward the production of housing units on forms specified by HCD. This report was presented to the Council on March 19, 2019 and has been submitted to the HCD. Next Steps The policies, programs and strategies in the General Plan will continue to be implemented by the City on an ongoing basis. Future Planning Commission and City Council actions will help determine the scope, budget, and timing of General Plan updates. Prepared by: Piu Ghosh Principal Planner Reviewed by: Benjamin Fu, Interim Director of Community Development Approved for submission by: Timm Borden, Interim City Manager Attachments 1. General Plan Implementation Plan Page 1 G ENERAL P LAN A DMINISTRATION AND I MPLEMENTATION If the City’s General Plan is to serve its purpose effectively, it must be reviewed, maintained, and implemented in a systematic and consistent manner. Implementation of the General Plan will occur through participation by a number of parties including residents, elected and appointed City officials, City staff, and City partners (e.g., Santa Clara County Sheriff and Fire). This document provides direction on how the City will implement and maintain the General Plan and sets out specific actions the City will undertake to achieve the goals and policies of the Gen- eral Plan. It includes a summary of implementation programs for the General Plan followed by tables that list specific im- plementation programs, organized by the topics addressed in the General Plan Elements. Specific Implementation Programs Specific implementation programs are listed in the following tables. Each implementation program is a descrip- tion of which policy(ies) the program implements, which City department(s) is responsible for implementation, and which department(s) will support the responsible department(s). Each program also identifies a potential funding source for the program. This is intended only to inform the City budgeting process. It does not commit funding to a program for a given timeframe. The City will determine as part of the annual budget process which programs will be funded based on available City resources and needs. Finally, to the right of each program is a timeline that identifies when the implementation will becompleted. The implementation program tables are organized as follows:  Table GPA: General Plan Administration Implementation Programs  Table LU: Land Use and Community Design  Table H: Housing  Table M: Mobility  Table ES: Environmental Resources and Sustainability  Table HS: Health and Safety  Table INF: Infrastructure  Table RPC: Recreation, Parks and Community Service Page 2 Table GPA GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Implementation Programs - State Law 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted1. General Plan Annual Report. The City shall prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council that summarizes the implementation of the General Plan, including the status of implementation programs. The report shall also be submitted to the Office of Planning and Research.  Implements Which Policy(ies)State Law Responsible Department(s) Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Planning, Economic Development and Code Enforcement; Public Works – Development Services, Trans- portation, Service Center, Park Improvement, and Environmental Programs; Administrative Services – Finance and Human Resources; Human Resources, Information Services, City Manager, City Manager – Economic Devel- opment, Emergency Services, Sustainability Programs and Public Affairs; Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement, Business & Community Services, Recreation & Education Division and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationQuinlan Community Center, Senior Services, Outdoor Recreation & Youth Developmen, and Sports & Fitness, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office, City Attorney Funding Source(s)General Fund 2. General Plan Update. The City shall review and update(as necessary) the General Plan periodically.  Implements Which Policy(ies)State Law Responsible Department(s) Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Planning, Economic Development and Code Enforcement; Public Works – Development Services, Trans- portation, Service Center, Park Improvement, and Environmental Programs; Administrative Services – Finance and Human Resources; Human Resources, Information Services, City Manager, City Manager – Economic Devel- opment, Emergency Services, Sustainability Programs and Public Affairs; Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement, Business & Community Services, Recreation & Education Division and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationQuinlan Community Center, Senior Services, Outdoor Recreation & Youth Developmen, and Sports & Fitness, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office, City Attorney Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 3 Table GPA GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Implementation Programs - State Law 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted3. Master Plans, Strategies, and Programs Updates. As part of its process to develop the Operating Budget, the City shall review a list of its adopted master plans, strategies, and programs and identify those that will be reviewed and updat- ed, as necessary. The City shall develop and maintain a publicly available list of its adopted master plans, strategies, and programs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)State Law Responsible Department(s) Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Planning, Economic Development and Code Enforcement; Public Works – Development Services, Trans- portation, Service Center, Park Improvement, and Environmental Programs; Administrative Services – Finance and Human Resources; Human Resources, Information Services, City Manager, City Manager – Economic Devel- opment, Emergency Services, Sustainability Programs and Public Affairs; Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement, Business & Community Services, Recreation & Education Division and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationQuinlan Community Center, Senior Services, Outdoor Recreation & Youth Developmen, and Sports & Fitness, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office, City Attorney Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 4 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedBALANCED COMMUNITY  1. Land Use and Transportation. The City shall focus higher land use intensities and densities within half–mile of public transit service, and along major corridors. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager, Community Development – Building; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation, Service Center, and Environmental Programs, City Manager – Sustainability Program; Sheriff; Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund 2. Planning Area Allocations. Development allocations are assigned for various Planning Areas. However, some flexibility may be allowed for transferring allo- cations among Planning Areas provided no significant environmental impacts are identified beyond those already studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Community Vision 2040.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.2.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager, Community Development – Building, Public Works – Development Ser- vices, Transportation, Service Center, Envi- ronmental Programs, Sheriff, Fire, Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund 3. Major Employers. Reserve a development allocation for major companies with sales office and corporate headquarters in Cupertino. Prioritize expansion of office space for existing major companies. New office development must demonstrate that the development positively contributes to the fiscal well–being of the city.  Implements Which Policy(ies) Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager, Community Development – Building, Public Works – Development Ser- vices, Transportation, Service Center, Envi- ronmental Programs, Sheriff, Fire, Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 5 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted4. Unused Development Allocation. Unused development allocations may be re– assigned to the citywide allocation table per Planning Area, when development agreements and development permits expire.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager, Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund 5. Neighborhood Allocation. Allocate residential units in neighborhoods through the building permit process unless subdivision or development applications are required. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.2.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 6. Land Use in All Citywide Mixed–Use Districts. Encourage land uses that sup- port the activity and character of mixed–use districts and economic goals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building; and City Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation, Environmental Programs, Sheriff. Funding Source(s)General Fund 7. Commercial and Residential Uses. Review the placement of commercial and residential uses based on the following criteria: 1. All mixed–use areas with commercial zoning will require retail as a substantial component. The North De Anza Special Area is an exception. 2. All mixed–use residential projects should be designed on the “mixed–use vil- lage” concept discussed earlier in this Element. 3. On sites with a mixed–use residential designation, residential is a permitted use only on Housing Element sites and in the Monta Vista Village Special Area. 4. Conditional use permits will be required on mixed–use Housing Element sites that propose units above the allocation in the Housing Element, and on non– Housing Element mixed–use sites.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.3.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building; and City Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Environmental Programs; Sheriff; Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 6 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted8. Public and Quasi–Public Uses. Review the placement of public and quasi–pub- lic activities in limited areas in mixed–use commercial and office zones when the following criteria are met: 1. The proposed use is generally in keeping with the goals for the Planning Area, has similar patterns of traffic, population or circulation of uses with the area and does not disrupt the operation of existing uses. 2. The building form is similar to buildings in the area (commercial or office forms). In commercial areas, the building should maintain a commercial interface by providing retail activity, storefront appearance or other design considerations in keeping with the goals of the Planning Area.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.3.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 9. Parcel Assembly. Encourage parcel assembly and discourage parcelization to ensure that infill development meets City standards and provides adequate buffers to neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager, Public Works – Development Services and Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 10. Community Health Through Land Use. Promote community health through land use and design.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants 11. Jobs/Housing Balance. Strive for a more balanced ratio of jobs and housing units.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 1.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants Page 7 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedCOMMUNITY IDENTITY  12. Gateways. Implement a gateway plan for the City’s entry points (Figure LU–1) and identify locations and design guidelines for gateway features. Look for opportunities to reflect the gateway concept when properties adjacent to defined gateways are redeveloped. Implements Which Poli- cy(ies)LU – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Engineering and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development fees 13. Pedestrian–Oriented Public Spaces. Require development to incorporate pedes- trian–scaled elements along the street and within the development such as parks, plazas, active uses along the street, active uses, entries, outdoor dining and public art. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; City Manager; Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development fees SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN  14. Site Planning. Ensure that project sites are planned appropriately to create a network of connected internal street that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, provide public open space and building layouts that support city goals related to streetscape character for various Planning Areas and corridors. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building; Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 15. Building Heights and Setback Ratios. Maximum heights and setback ratios are specified in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU–2). As indicated in the figure, taller heights are focused on major corridors, gateways and nodes. Setback ratios are established to ensure that the desired relationship of buildings to the street is achieved. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 8 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted16. Building Design. Ensure that building layouts and design are compatible with the surrounding environment and enhance the streetscape and pedestrian activity.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 17. Strategy LU–3.3.1. Attractive Design. Emphasize attractive building and site design by paying careful attention to building scale, mass, placement, architec- ture, materials, landscaping, screening of equipment, loading areas, signage and other design considerations. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Public Works – Development Services and Transporta- tion, Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 18. Strategy LU–3.3.2. Mass and Scale. Ensure that the scale and interrelationships of new and old development complement each other. Buildings should be grouped to create a feeling of spatial utility. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 19. Strategy LU–3.3.3. Transitions. Buildings should be designed to avoid abrupt transitions with existing development, whether they are adjacent or across the street. Consider reduced heights, buffers and/or landscaping to transition to resi- dential and/or low–intensity uses in order to reduce visual and privacy impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 20. Strategy LU–3.3.4. Compatibility. Ensure that the floor area ratios of multi– family residential developments are compatible with buildings in the surrounding area. Include a mix of unit types adn avoid excessively large units. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 9 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted21. Strategy LU–3.3.5. Building Location. Encourage building location and entries closer to the street while meeting appropriate landscaping and setback require- ments. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 22. Strategy LU–3.3.6. Architecture and Articulation. Promote high–quality archi- tecture, appropriate building articulation and use of special materials and architec- tural detailing to enhance visual interest. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 23. Strategy LU–3.3.7. Street Interface. Ensure development enhances pedestrian activity by providing active uses within mixed–use areas and appropriate design features within residential areas along a majority of the buildng frontage facing the street. Mixed–use development should include retail, restaurant, outdoor dining, main entries, etc. Residential development should include main entrances, lobbies, front stoops and porches, open space and other similar features.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 24. Strategy LU–3.3.8. Drive–up Services. Allow drive–up service facility only when adequate circulation, parking, noise control, architectural features and landscaping are compatible with the expectations of the Planning Area, and when residential areas are visually buffered. Prohibit drive–up services in areas where pedestrian–oriented activity and design are highly encouraged, such as Heart of the City, North De Anza Boulevard, Monta Vista Village and neighborhood centers. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 10 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted25. Strategy LU–3.3.9. Specific and Conceptual Plans. Maintain and update Specif- ic/Conceptual plans and design guidelines for Special Areas such as Heart of the City, Crossroads, Homestead Corridor, Vallco Shopping District, North and South De Anza corridors and Monta Vista Village.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Public Works – Development Services and Transporta- tion, Public Works – Environmental Programs; Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund 26. Strategy LU–3.3.10. Entrances. In multi–family projects where residential uses may front on streets, require pedestrian–scaled elements such as entries, stoops and porches along the street. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Transportation Funding Source(s)Development Fees 27. Strategy LU–3.3.11. Multiple–Story Buildings and Residential Districts. Al- low construction of multiple–story buildings if it is found that nearby residential districts will not suffer from privacy intrusion or be overwhelmed by the scale of a building or group of buildings. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Development Fees STREETSCAPE DESIGN  28. Street and Sidewalks. Ensure that the design of streets, sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle amenities are consistent with the vision for each Planning Area and Complete Streets policies. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Transportation; Community Development – Building; Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 11 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted29. Street Trees and Landscaping. Ensure that tree planting and landscaping along streets visually enhances the streetscape and is consistent for the vision for each Planning Area (Special Areas and Neighborhoods): 1. Maximize street tree planting along arterial street frontages between buildings and/or parking lots. 2. Provide enhanced landscaping at the corners of all arterial intersections. 3. Enhance major arterials and connectors with landscaped medians to enhance their visual character and serve as traffic calming devices. 4. Develop uniform tree planting plans for arterials, connectors and neigh- borhood streets consistent with the vision for the Planning Area. 5. Landscape urban areas with formal planting arrangements. 6. Provide a transition to rural and semi–rural areas in the City, generally west of Highway 85.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Com- munity Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees CONNECTIVITY  30. Neighborhood Centers. Retain and enhance local neighborhood shopping centers and improve pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhoods to improve access to goods and services. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Economic Devel- opment and Building, Public Works – Develop- ment Service and Transportation, City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 30. Mixed–Use Villages. Where housing is allowed along major corridors or neigh- borhood commercial areas, development should promote mixed–use villages with active ground–floor uses and public space. The development should help create an inviting pedestrian environment and activity center that can serve adjoining neighborhoods and businesses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Economic Devel- opment and Building, Public Works – Develop- ment Services and Transportation; Fire; Cuper- tino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 12 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted31. Enhance Connections. Look for opportunities to enhance publicly–accessible pedestrian and bicycle connections with new development or redevelopment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 5.3 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation. Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building; Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees HISTORIC PRESERVATION  32. Historic Preservation. Maintain and update an inventory of historically signifi- cant structures and sites in order to protect resources and promote awareness of the city’s history in the following four categories: Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites, Community Landmarks, and Historic Mention sites (Figure LU–3). Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Cupertino Historical Society; City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund 33. Historic Sites. Projects on Historic Sites shall meet the Secretary of Interior Stan- dards for Treatment of Historic Properties.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Commu- nity Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvements Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 34. Historic Sites, Commemorative Sies and Community Landmarks. Projects on Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks shall provide a plaque, reader board and/or other educational tools on the site to explain the his- toric significance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and photograph. The plaque shall be placed in a location where the public can view the information.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Public Works – Development Services, City Manager Funding Source(s)Development Fees Page 13 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted35. Public Access. Coordinate with property owners of public and quasi–public sites to allow public access of Historic and Commemorative Sites to foster public aware- ness and education. Private property owners will be highly encouraged, but not required, to provide public access to Historic and Commemorative Sites. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.4 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 36. Historic Mention Sites. There are sites outside the City’s jurisdiction that have contributed to the City’s history. Work with agencies that have jurisdiction over the historical resource to encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation and provide public access and plaques to foster public awareness and education. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.5 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 37. Incentives for Preservation of Historic Resources. Utilize a variety of techniques to serve as incentives to foster the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Re- sources including: 1. Allow flexible interpretation of the zoning ordinance not essential to public health and safety. This could include land use, parking requirements and/or setback re- quirements. 2. Use the California Historical Building Codes standards for rehabilitation of historic structures. 3. Tax rebates (Mills Act or Local tax rebates). 4. Financial incentives such as grants/loans to assist rehabilitation efforts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.6 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Com- munity Development – Building; Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement; Public Works – Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 14 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted38. Heritage Trees. Protect and maintain the city’s heritage trees in a healthy state.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Recreation and Community Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 39. Strategy LU–6.7.1. Heritage Tree List. Establish and periodically revise a heri- tage tree list that includes trees of importance to the community.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund 40. Cultural Resources. Promote education related to the City’s history through pub- lic art in public and private developments.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 6.8 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees ARTS AND CULTURE  41. Public Art. Stimulate opportunities for the arts through development and coopera- tion with agencies and the business community. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; City ManagerRecreation and Community Services – Business Services; Funding Source(s)General Fund 42. Strategy LU–7.1.1. Public Art Ordinance. Maintain and update an ordinance re- quiring public art in public as well as private projects of a certain size.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvements Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 15 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted43. Strategy LU–7.1.2. Gateways. Promote placement of visible artwork in gateways to the city.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 7.1 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvements and De- velopment Services; Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 44. Strategy LU–7.1.3. Artist Workplace. Encourage the development of artist work- space, such as live/work units, in appropriate location in the city.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund FISCAL STABILITY  45. Fiscal Impacts. Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial ues to residential use, while ensuring that the City meets regional housing requirements. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.1 Reponsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 46. Land Use. Encourage land uses that generate City revenue.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.2 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Com- munity DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 47. Strategy LU–8.2.1. Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial uses to residential use, while ensuring that the City meets regional housing require- ments. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 16 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted48. Incentives for Reinvestment. Provide incentives for reinvestment in existing, old- er commercial areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund 49. Strategy LU–8.3.1. Mixed Use. Consider mixed–use (office, commercial, residen- tial) in certain commercial areas to encourage reinvestment and revitalization of sales–tax producing uses, when reviewing sites for regional housing requirements.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; and City Manager – Economic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 50. Strategy LU–8.3.2. Shared or Reduced Parking. Consider shared or reduced parking, where appropriate as incentives to construct new commercial and mixed– use development, while increasing opportunities for other modes of transportation. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 51. Strategy LU–8.3.3. Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements. Consider infrastructure and streetscape improvements in areas, such as the Crossroads or South Vallco area to encourage redevelopment as a pedestrian–oriented area that meets community design goals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.3 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, Capital Im- provements and Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 17 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted52. Strategy LU–8.3.4. High Sales–Tax Producing Retail Use. Consider locations for high sales–tax producing retail uses (such as life–style and hybrid commodi- ty–specialty centers) provided the development is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of building scale and traffic. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 53. Property Acquisition. Maximize revenue from City–owned land and resources, and ensure that the City’s land acquisition strategy is balanced with revenues.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Administrative Services; Recreation and Com- munity Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 54. Efficient Operations. Plan land use and design projects to allow the City to main- tain efficient operations in the delivery of services including, community centers, parks, roads, and storm drainage, and other infrastructure.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 8.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Ser- vice Center; Recreation and Community Ser- vices; Cupertino Sanitary District; CAL Water; San Jose Water; County Fire; County Health Funding Source(s)General Fund ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  55. Collaboration With Business Community. Collaborate with the business com- munity to facilitate growth, development and infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and businesses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 18 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted56. Strategy LU–9.1.1. Economic Development Strategy Plan. Create and periodi- cally update an Economic Development Strategy Plan in order to ensure the City’s long–term fiscal health and stability and to make Cupertino an attractive place to live, work and play. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Adminis- trative Services; City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund 57. Strategy LU–9.1.2. Partnerships. Create partnerships between the City and other public, and private and non–profit organizations to provide improvements and ser- vices that benefit the community. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 58. Strategy LU–9.1.3. Economic Development and Business Retention. Encour- age new businesses and retain existing businesses that provide local shopping and services, add to municipal revenues, contribute to economic vitality and enhance the City’s physical environment. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund 59. Strategy LU–9.1.4. Regulations. Periodically review and update land use and zoning requirements for retail, commercial and office development in order to at- tract high–quality sales–tax producing businesses and services, while adapting to the fast–changing retail, commercial and office environment. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU– 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Econ. Dev. Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 19 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted60. Strategy LU–9.1.5. Incubator Work Space. Encourage the development of flexi- ble and affordable incubator work space for start–ups and new and emerging tech- nologies.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning and Com- munity DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 61. Strategy LU–9.1.6. Development Review. Provide efficient and timely review of development proposals, while maintaining quality standards in accordance with city codes. Look for a solution–based approach to problems while being responsive to community concerns while promote positive communication among parties.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Building Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and En- vironmental Programs; Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 62. Work Environment. Encourage the design of projects to take into account the well–being and health of employees and the fast–changing work environment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)General Fund 63. Strategy LU–9.2.1. Local Amenities. Encourage office development to locate in areas where workers can walk or bike to services such as shopping and restaurants, and to provide walking and bicycling connections to services. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees Page 20 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted64. Strategy LU–9.2.2. Workplace Policies. Encourage public and private employers to provide workplace policies that enhance and improve the health and well–being of their employees. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 9.2 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATION  65. Regional Decisions. Coordinate with regional and local agencies on planning, transportation, economic development and sustainability issues to ensure that the decisions improve fiscal health and the quality of life for Cupertino residents and businesses Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; and Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Trans- portation and Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 66. Regional Planning Coordination. Review regional planning documents prior to making decisions at the local level.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Transportation and Develop- ment Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 67. Neighboring Jurisdictions. Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on issues of mutual interest.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.3 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning, and Building and Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation, Environmental Programs, Service Center, Cap- ital Improvements; Recreation and Community Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 21 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted68. Urban Service Area. Work with neighboring jurisdictions to create boundaries that are defined by logical municipal service areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.4 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 69. Strategy LU–10.4.1. Tax Sharing Agreements. Consider entering into tax–shar- ing agreements with adjacent jurisdictions in order to facilitate desired boundary realignments.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.4 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services, Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 70. Annexation. Actively pursue the annexation of unincorporated properties within the City’s urban service area, including the Creston neighborhoods, which will be annexed on a parcel–by–parcel basis with new development. Other remaining un- incorporated islands will be annexed as determined by the City Council. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 10.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund ACCESS TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES  71. Connectivity. Create pedestrian and bicycle access between new developments and community facilities. Review existing neighborhood circulation to improve safety and access for students to walk and bike to schools, parks, and community facilities such as the library. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 11.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 22 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted72. De Anza College. Allow land uses not traditionally considered part of a college to be built at De Anza College, provided such uses integrate the campus into the community, provide facilities and services not offered in the City and/or alleviate impacts created by the college. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 11.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund HILLSIDES  73. Land Use Regulations. Establish and maintain building and development stan- dards for hillsides that ensure hillside protection. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – Development Ser- vices Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District; Coun- ty Health; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund 74. Strategy LU–12.1.1. Ordinance and Development Review. Through building regulations and development review, limit development on ridgelines, hazardous geological areas and steep slopes. Control colors and materials and minimize the illumination of outdoor lighting. Reduce visible building mass with measures in- cluding, stepping structures down the hillside, following natural contours, and lim- iting the height and mass of the wall plane facing the valley floor. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – Development Ser- vices Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 75. Strategy LU–12.1.2. Slope–Density Formula. Apply a slope–density formula to very low intensity residential development in the hillsides. Density shall be calcu- lated based on the foothill modified, foothill modified 1/2 acre and the 5–20 acre slope density formula. Actual lot sizes and development areas will be determined through zoning ordinances, clustering and identification of significant natural fea- tures and geological constraints.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 23 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted76. Strategy LU–12.1.3. 1976 General Plan – Previously Designated Very Low Density: Semi–Rural 5–Acre. Properties previously designated Very Low–Den- sity Residential: Semi–Rural 5–Acre per the 1976 General Plan may be subdi- vided using that formula. Properties that have already been since subdivided in conformance with the above designation have no further subdivision potential for residential purposes.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 77. Strategy LU–12.1.4. Existing Lots in Foothill Modified and Foothill Modified 1/2–Acre Slope Density Designations. Require discretionary review with a hill- side exception for hillside or R1 properties if development is proposed on substan- dard parcels on slopes per the R1 and RHS zoning. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 78. Clustering Subdivisions. Cluster lots in major subdivisions and encourage clus- tering in minor subdivisions, for projects in the 5–20 acre slope density designa- tion. Reserve 90 percent of the land in private open space to protect the unique characteristics of the hillsides from adverse environmental impacts. Keep the open space areas contiguous as much as possible. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services, Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund 79. Rural Improvement Standards in Hillside Areas. Require rural improvement standards in hillside areas to preserve the rural character of the hillsides. Improve- ment standards should balance the need to furnish adequate utility and emergency services against the need to protect the hillside, vegetation and animals. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 24 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted80. Strategy LU–12.3.1. Grading. Follow natural land contours and avoid mass grad- ing of sites during construction, especially in flood hazard or geologically sensitive areas. Grading hillside sites into large, flat areas shall be avoided.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building, Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund 81. Strategy LU–12.3.2. Roads. Roads should be narrowed to avoid harming trees and streambeds.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvements and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 82. Strategy LU–12.3.3. Trees. Retain significant specimen trees, especially when they grow in groves or clusters and integrate them into the developed site. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services, Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 83. Hillside Views. The Montebello foothills at the south and west boundary of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop, adding to the City’s scale and variety. While it is not possible to guarantee an unobstructed view of the hills from every vantage point, an attempt should be made to preserve views of the foothills. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services, Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 84. Strategy LU–12.4.1. Views from Public Facilities. Design public facilities, par- ticularly open spaces, so they include views of the foothills or other nearby natural features, and plan hillside developments to minimize visual and other impacts on adjacent public open space. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Recreation and Community Services Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants Page 25 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted85. Strategy LU–12.4.2. Development near Public Space. Locate private driveways and building sites as far as possible from property boundaries adjoining public open space preserves and parks to enhance the natural open space character and protect plant and animal habitat. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund, Development Fees 86. Development in the County Jurisdiction. Development in the County, particular- ly if located near Cupertino’s hillsides and urban fringe area, should consider the goals and policies in Community Vision 2040.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)County of Santa Clara – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 87. Strategy LU–12.5.1. County Development. Development in these areas should be compatible with Cupertino’s hillside policies of low–intensity residential, ag- ricultural or open space uses. Preservation of the natural environment, clustering sites to minimize impact and dedication of open space are encouraged. Visual im- pacts, access, traffic and other impacts, and service demands should be assessed in consultation with Cupertino’s goals and policies. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 12.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)County of Santa Clara – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREA  88. Heart of the City Specific Plan. The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides de- sign standards and guidelines for this area, which promote a cohesive, landscaped boulevard that links its distinct sub–areas and is accessible to all modes of trans- portation. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 26 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted89. Redevelopment. Encourage older properties along the boulevard to be redevel- oped and enhanced. Allow more intense development only in nodes and gateways as indicated in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU–2). Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 90. Parcel Assembly. Encourage the assembly of parcels to foster new development projects that can provide high–quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 91. Neighborhood Centers and Activity Areas. A majority of the commercial devel- opment allocation should be devoted to rehabilitating neighborhood centers and major activity centers with a focus on creating pedestrian–oriented, walkable and bikeable areas with inviting community gathering places. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. Neighborhood centers should be retrofitted and redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building, Public Works – Environmental Programs and Trans- portation, County Fire, Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund 92. Land Use. The Heart of the City area allows a mix of retail, commercial, office and residential uses. Special uses are provided in the Heart of the City Specific Plan. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 27 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted93. Building Form. Buildings should be high–quality, with pedestrian–oriented and active uses along the street.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 94. Streetscape and Connectivity. Create a walkable and bikeable boulevard with active uses and a distinct image for each subarea.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s)Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 95. Strategy LU–13.7.1. Streetscape. Provide active uses along the street frontage, bike lanes, sidewalks that support pedestrian–oriented activity, improved pedestri- an crossings at street intersections, and attractive transit facilities (e.g., bus stops, benches, etc.).  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Transportation and Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund 96. Strategy LU–13.7.2. Street Trees and Landscaping. Create a cohesive visual image with street tree plantings along the corridor, but with distinct tree types for each sub–area to support its distinct character and function.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 28 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted97. Strategy LU–13.7.3. Connectivity. Properties within a block should be inter–con- nected with shared access drives. Provide pedestrian paths to enhance public access to and through the development. New development, particularly on corner lots, should provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements along side streets to enhance connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 98. Strategy LU–13.7.4. Traffic Calming. Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boule- vard to improve the pedestrian environment by proactively managing speed limits, enforcement, and traffic signal synchronization.  Impleements Which Poli- cy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Pub- lic Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 99. Strategy LU–13.7.5. Neighborhood Buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single–family residential areas from visual and noise impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 13.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREA  100. Land Use. Primary land uses include quasi–public/public facilities, with support- ing mixed commercial/residential uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 29 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted101. Streetscape. Street tree planting that supports an active, pedestrian–oriented envi- ronment. Street tree planting should provide a connection with the adjacent foot- hills with trees such as oaks.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.2 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 102. Gateway Concept. Buildings should be high–quality in keeping with the gateway character of the area. Projects should provide or contribute towards gateway signs and landscaping.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund 103. De Anza College Node. Buildings should be designed to fit into the surroundings with pedestrian–orientation. Externalizing activities by providing cafeterias, book- stores and plazas along the street and near corners is encouraged. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 104. Oaks Gateway Node. This is a gateway retail and shopping node. New residen- tial, if allowed, should be designed on the “mixed–use village” concept discussed earlier in this Element.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, En- vironmental Programs and Transportation; Community Development – Building; County Fire, Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 30 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted105. Community Recreation Node. Contribute to the high–quality streetscape with trees, sidewalks, building and site design, and active uses such as main entries, lobbies or similar features along the street to reinforce pedestrian orientation.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 14.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund CROSSROADS SUBAREA  106. Crossroads Streetscape Plan. Create a streetscape plan for the Crossroads Subar- ea that provides design standards and guidelines for an attractive, walkable, vibrant shopping village, where commercial and roadway design encourage pedestrian ac- tivity. The plan will include the following elements: 1. Land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement of land uses to promote pedestrian and business activity. 2. Streetscape plan that provides for an attractive pedestrian streetscape. 3. Design guidelines that foster pedestrian activity and a sense of place. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Deparment(s)Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Transpor- tation, Environmental Programs, County Fire, Cupertino Sanitary District; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund 107. Strategy LU–15.1.1. Uses. Include in this subarea primary uses such as retail, office and commercial. Ground floor uses shall have active retail uses with store- fronts. Commercial office and office uses may be allowed on upper levels. In the case of deep lots, building along the street should provide retail and buildings in the back may be developed with allowed uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services, Transportation and Environmen- tal Programs; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 31 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted108. Strategy LU–15.1.2. Streetscape. Primary ground–floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian–scaled lighting with banners, small plazas, art/water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other elements identified in the Crossroads Streetscape Plan. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)County Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund 109. Strategy LU–15.1.3. Building Form. Buildings should be moderately–scaled to transition from existing taller buildings to the scale of the surrounding area. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 110. Strategy LU–15.1.4. Shared Parking. Require shared parking and access arrangements throughout the area, with overall parking standards reflecting the shared parking. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 111. Strategy LU–15.1.5. De Anza Boulevard/Stevens Creek Boulevard Land- mark. Secure permanent landscape easements as a condition of development from properties at the intersection of De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards for construction of a future landmark. The landmark may include open space, land- scaping and other design elements at the corners. Land at the southeast corner will remain a publicly accessible park.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 15.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 32 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedCITY CENTER SUBAREA  112. City Center Node. Establish the City Center Node as a moderately–scaled, medi- um–density mixed–use office, hotel, retail and residential area, with an integrated network of streets and open space. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building; Public Works – Development Services, Environmen- tal Programs and Transportation; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District Funding Source(s)General Fund 113. Stratey LU–16.1.1. Uses. A mix of uses including, office, hotel, retail, residential and civic uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be activated with pedestrian–oriented, active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 114. Strategy LU–16.1.2. Connectivity. New development should improve the con- nectivity within the block and with surrounding streets, including connections to the Crossroads subarea. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 115. Strategy LU–16.1.3. Building Form. Buildings should be moderately–scaled to transition from existing taller buildings to the scale of the surrounding area. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 33 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted116. Strategy LU–16.1.4. Gateway Concept. Buildings should be designed with high–quality architecture and landscaping befitting the gateway character of the site. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 117. Strategy LU–16.1.5. Open Space. A publicly–accessible park shall be retained at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards and shall include public art, seating areas and plazas for retail and restaurant uses along the ground floor of adjacent buildings. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Facili- ties and Community EventsBusiness Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 118. Civic Center Node. Create a civic heart for Cupertino that enables community building by providing community facilities, meeting and gathering spaces, public art, and space for recreation and community events.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 16.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund CENTRAL STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREA  119. Land Use. Allow a mix of uses including commercial, retail, commercial office and limited residential uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be active uses including retail, restaurants, entries etc. Neigborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial center” con- cept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 17.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services, Transportation and Environmen- tal Programs; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 34 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedEAST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREA  120. Land Use. Allow regional commercial with retail, commercial, office and ho- tels as the primary uses, with residential mixed–use as a supporting use. Retail, restaurant and other active uses are highly encouraged on the ground floor facing the street. In case of office complexes, active uses such as entries, lobbies or pla- zas should be provided on the ground floor along the street. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densi- ties and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 18.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services, Transportation and Environmen- tal Programs; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund 121. South Vallco. Retain and enhance the South Vallco area as a mixed–use retail, office and residential district with a pedestrian–oriented, downtown atmosphere.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 18.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services, Transportation and Environmen- tal Programs; County Fire; Cupertino Sanitary District; CALWater; San Jose Water Funding Source(s)General Fund 122. Strategy LU–18.2.1. Uses. Encourage a mix of retail, commercial, office, resi- dential and hotel uses. Provide active retail uses on the ground floor facing the street or outdoor pedestrian corridor with connections to adjacent development. Office sites to the north of Vallco Parkway are encouraged to provide retail uses. However, if retail is not provided, office sites should provide entries and active uses along the street frontage.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 18.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 35 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted123. Strategy LU–18.2.2. Vallco Parkway. Vallco Parkway is envisioned as a park- way with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street–trees and on–street parking. The street will connect to a future street grid in the Vallco Shopping District.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 18.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREA  124. Specific Plan. Create a Vallco Shopping District Specific Plan prior to any devel- opment on the site that lays out the land uses, design standards and guidelines, and infrastructure improvements required. The Specific Plan will be based on the following strategies: Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Trans- portation and Environmental Programs; Rec- reation and Community Services; County Fire; CAL Water; San Jose Water; Funding Source(s)General Fund 125. Strategy LU–19.1.1. Master Developer. Redevelopment will require a master developer in order to remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive dis- trict with the highest levels of urban design. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 126. Strategy LU–19.1.2. Parcel Assembly. Parcel assembly and a plan for complete redevelopment of the site is required prior to adding residential and office uses. Parcelization is highly discouraged in order to preserve the site for redevelopment in the future. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU–19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 36 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted127. Strategy LU–19.1.3. Complete Redevelopment. The “town center” plan should be based on complete redevelopment of the site in order to ensure that the site can be planned to carry out the community vision.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Trans- portation and Environmental Programs; Rec- reation and Community Services; County Fire; CAL Water; San Jose Water; Funding Source(s)General Fund 128. Strategy LU–19.1.4. Land Use. The following uses are allowed on the site (see Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria): 1. Retail: High–performing retail, restaurant and entertainment uses. Maintain a minimum of 600,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of sales tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall consist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses. 2. Hotel: Encourage a business class hotel with conference center and active uses including main entrances, lobbies, retail and restaurants on the ground floor. 3. Residential: Allow residentail on upper floors with retail and active uses on the ground floor. Encourage a mix of units for young professionals, couples and/or active seniors who like to live in an active “town center” environment. 4. Office: Encourage high–quality office space arranged in a pedestrian–oriented street grid with active uses on the ground floor, publicly–accesible streets and plazas/green space.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 129. Strategy LU–19.1.5. “Town Center” Layout. Create streets and blocks laid out using “transect planning” (appropriate street and building types for each area), which includes a discernible center and edges, public space at center, high quality public realm, and land uses appropriate to the street and building typology. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU –19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 37 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted130. Strategy LU–19.1.6. Connectivity. Provide a newly configured complete street grid hierarchy of streets, boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian–oriented, con- nects to existing streets, and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space. It should also incorporate transit facilities, provide connections to other transit nodes and coordinate with the potential expansion of Wolfe Road bridge over Interstate 280 to continue the walkable, bikeable boulevard concept along Wolfe Road. The project should also contribute toward a study and improvements to a potential Interstate 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway and provide pedestrian and bicycle connections from the project sites to the trail. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 131. Strategy LU–19.1.7. Existing Streets. Improve Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to become more bike and pedestrian–friendly with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street trees, improved pedestrian intersections to accommodate the connections to Rosebowl and Main Street. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 132. Strategy LU–19.1.8. Open Space. Open space in the form of a central town square on the west and east sides of the district interspersed with plazas and “greens” that create community gathering spaces, locations for public art, and event space for community events.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Rec- reation and Community Services – Facilities and Community EventsBusiness Services and Outdoor Recreation & Youth Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 133. Strategy LU–19.1.9. Building Form. Buildings should have high–quality archi- tecture, and an emphasis on aesthetics, human scale, and create a sense of place. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to git into the surrounding area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 38 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted134. Strategy LU–19.1.10. Gateway Character. High–quality buildings with ar- chitecture and materials befitting the gateway character of the site. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 135. Strategy LU–19.1.11. Phasing Plan. A phasing plan that lays out the timing of infrastructure, open space and land use improvements that ensures that elements desired by the community are included in early phases.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 136. Strategy LU–19.1.12. Parking. Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking beneath buildings is preferred. Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases where above–grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages, they shall be lined with retail, entries, and active uses on the ground floor. All parking structures should be designed to be architecturally compatible with a high quality “town center” environment. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 137. Strategy LU–19.1.13. Trees. Retain trees along the Interstate 280, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the extent feasible, when new development is proposed.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 39 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted138. Strategy LU–19.1.14. Neighborhood Buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and /or building transitions to buffer abutting single–family residen- tial areas from visual and noise impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 19.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREA  139. Land Use. This area is a major employment node with office, and research and development uses. Retail and hotel uses are allowed on the west side of Wolfe Road. Redevelopment of the retail site at the corner of Wolfe and Homestead Roads should be based on the “neighborhood commercial center” concept de- scribed earlier in this Element. Retail uses are not required on the Hamptons site. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund 140. Streetscape and Connectivity. Future roadway improvements on Wolfe Road, Homestead Road, and Tantau Avenue should be coordinated with planned im- provements to improve pedestrian, bike and transit connections. Streetscape improvements will enhance the pedestrian environment with street trees, attrac- tive bus shelters, and street furniture. The campus site should provide an attractive landscaped edge along the street. Future improvements to the Wolfe Road bridge should be coordinated to preserve the vision for this area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 141. Building Form. Buildings in the retail and hotel area should provide active, pedestrian–oriented uses along the street. Buildings should transition to fit the scale of the surrounding area. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transi- tions to fit into the surrounding area. In addition to the height limits established in the Community Form Diagram, buildings abutting the campus shall incorporate appropriate setbacks, landscaped buffering, and building height transitions to minimize privacy and security impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 40 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted142. Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections. Pedestrian–oriented retail and hotel de- velopment will support a diverse population of workers and residents in the area. Trail routes, and alternate trail routes to address security and privacy concerns of major employers, shall be developed to provide pedestrian and bicycle connec- tions to other destinations. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s) 143. Gateway Concept. Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 144. Neighborhood Buffers. Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 20.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund NORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREA  145. Conceptual Plan. Amend the North De Anza Conceptual Plan to create a cohe- sive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the North De Anza area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Service Center Funding Source(s) 146. Land Use. Primarily office, and research and development uses supplemented with limited commercial and residential uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Eco- nomic Development Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 41 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted147. Streetscape and Connectivity. North De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bike- able boulevard with wide sidewalks with street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve school routes from the Garden Gate neighborhood to Lawson school to the east and pro- vide access to transit routes.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Service Center and Transporta- tion Funding Source(s)General Fund 148. Building Design. Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedestrian scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area. Mixed–use buildings should include entries, active uses and gathering spaces along the street. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 149. Gateway Concept. Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 150. Neighborhood Buffers. Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 21.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 42 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedSOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREA  151. Conceptual Plan. Maintain and implement the existing South De Anza and Sunnyvale–Saratoga Conceptual Plans. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 152. Land Use. General Commercial and retail uses with limited commercial office, office and residential uses. Neighborhood centers should be redeveloped in the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 153. Parcel Assembly. Highly encourage assembly of parcels to resolve the fragment- ed and narrow lot pattern and encourage high–quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 154. Streetscape and Connectivity. South De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bike- able boulevard with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Side streets are also envisioned with pedestrian and bicycle improvements to ensure walkable connections from adjacent neigh- borhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Service Center and Transporta- tion Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 43 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted155. Shared Access. Since South De Anza is a heavily traveled route, properties in the same block should be connected with auto and pedestrian access through shared access easements to reduce impacts on the corridor. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 156. Building Design. Locate buildings and commercial pads along the street with parking areas to the side and rear. Provide pedestrian–scaled elements and active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries along the street. Outdoor plaza and activity area can be located along the street with sidewalk and street trees to buf- fer them from through traffic. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 157. Gateway Concept. Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area has gateways from Highway 85 and at the souther and eastern borders of Cupertino. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 158. Neighborhood Buffers. Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 22.8 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREA  159. Conceptual Plan. Create a conceptual plan for the Homestead Road Special Area with a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 23.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 44 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted160. Land Use. Primarily retail, commercial and residential uses, with some limited quasi–public use. Redevelopment of neighborhood centers should be based on the “neighborhood commercial center” concept discussed earlier in this element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 23.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 161. Connectivity. Homestead Road is envisioned to become a boulevard with bike and pedestrian improvements and new bicycle and pedestrian crossings at De Anza Boulevard, Blaney Avenue, Wolfe Road, and Tantau Avenue. This will pro- vide better access for people moving east/west through the City north of Interstate 280, linking neighborhoods in the western part of the City with Homestead High School, Homestead Square Shopping Center and Apple Campus 2 to the east.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 23.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Transportation; Community Development – Planning; City of Sunnyvale Funding Source(s)General Fund 162. Gateway Concept. Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into the northern part of Cupertino.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 23.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 163. Neighborhood Buffers. Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 23.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREA  164. Land Use. Allowed uses in the Bubb Road Special Area will consist of those described in the ML–rc ordinance with limited commercial and residential uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 24.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 45 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted165. Streetscape and Connectivity. Bubb Road is envisioned as a walkable, bike- able corridor with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve routes from the northern and eastern neighborhood to the tri–school area, parks and services and reduce impacts caused to school and employment traffic. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 24.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 166. Building and Site Design. Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedes- trian–scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 24.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 167. Compatibility of Use. The compatibility of non–industrial uses with industrial uses must be considered when reviewing new development.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 24.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 168. Neighborhood Buffers. New industrial uses should provide building transitions, setbacks and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low–intensity residen- tial users. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 24.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 46 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedMONTA VISTA VILLAGE  169. Conceptual Plan. Continue to govern Monta Vista’s commercial area through the Monta Vista Design Guidelines. The guidelines provide direction for architecture, landscaping and public improvements. Create a Monta Vista Village Conceptual Plan with a cohesive set of updated regulations and guidelines for this area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 170. Land Use. Encourage the commercial district to serve as a neighborhood com- mercial center for Monta Vista Village and its adjoining neighborhoods. Mixed– use with residential is encouraged. The industrial area should be retained to provide small–scale light industrial and service industrial opportunities, while remaining compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 171. Buildings and Site Design. Encourage buildings to be designed in a way that promotes the small–scale, older and mixed–use character of the area. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian–scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the rear. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 172. Strategy LU–25.3.1. Storefront Appearance. Commercial and office buildings shall include a storefront appearance to the public street, and shall not be sepa- rated from the public sidewalk by extensive landscaping or changes in elevation. Office buildings shall be designed to accommodate future entrances from the side- walk for future retail uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 47 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted173. Strategy LU–25.3.2. Parking. Commercial properties or commercial portions of properties may rely on public parking on Pasadena and Imperial Avenues to meet their off–site parking needs within the area bounded by Granada Avenue, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Orange Avenue, and the Union Pacific right–of–way (see dia- gram to the right). Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 174. Street Design and Connectivity. Maintain Monta Vista Village as a walkable, bikeable mixed–use neighborhood with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and sidewalks with routes to the tri–school area. Au- tomobile, pedestrian and bicycle improvements are envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid and with new development to remove street blockages and promote a network of streets. On–street parking is encour- aged. Roadway and sidewalk improvements will also improve school routes from the northern neighborhoods to the tri–school area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 175. Strategy LU–25.4.1. Interconnected Access. Individual properties shall have interconnected pedestrian and vehicle access and shared parking.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 176. Strategy LU–25.4.2. Residential Streets. Residential street improvements may have a semi–rural appearance based on the Municipal Code requirements. Safe routes to school streets, or any others designated by the City Council shall be required to have sidewalks and street trees. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 25.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works– Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 48 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedOTHER NON–RESISENTIAL/MIXED–USE SPECIAL AREAS  177. Land Use. Retrofit or redevelop neighborhood centers using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element. Areas that are not designated as “neighborhood centers” are encouraged to provide commercial uses with active uses such as entries, lobbies, seating areas or retail along the street. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 26.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Serviecs Funding Source(s)General Fund 178. Building and Site Design. Encourage buildings to be designed in a pedestrian– oriented format. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian– scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the sides or rear. Buildings may be one to two stories in height. In some instances, buildings may be three stories in height. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 26.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 179. Street Design and Connectivity. Create neighborhood centers that area walkable, bikeable areas with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes sidewalks to provide connections to the neighborhoods that they service. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 26.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 180. Neighboring Buffers. Encourage projects to include building transitions, set- backs and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low–intensity residential uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 26.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 49 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedNEIGHBORHOODS  181. Compatibility. Ensure that new development within and adjacent to residential neighborhoods is compatible with neighborhood character. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 182. Strategy LU–27.1.1. Regulations. Maintain and update design regulations and guidelines for single–family development that address neighborhood compatibili- ty and visual and privacy impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 183. Strategy LU–27.1.2. Neighborhood Guidelines. Identify neighborhoods that have a unique architectural style, historical background or location and develop plans that preserve and enhance their character. Support and budget for special zoning or design guidelines (e.g. the Fairgrove Eichler neighborhood) and single– story overly zones in neighborhoods, where there is strong neighborhood support. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 184. Strategy LU–27.1.3. Flexibility. When neighborhoods are in transition, add flexibility for requirements for new development that acknowledge the transition while continuing to respect the existing neighborhood. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 185. Strategy LU–27.1.4. Late Night Uses. Discourage late–evening entertainment activities such as night–clubs in commercial areas where parcels are especially narrow, abut single–family residential development, and cannot adequately pro- vide visual and noise buffers. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 50 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted186. Relationship to the Street. Ensure that new development in and adjacent to neighborhoods improve the walkability of neighborhoods by providing inviting entries, stoops and porches along the street frontage, compatible building design and reducing visual impacts of garages. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 187. Entries. Define neighborhood entries through architecture, or landscaping appro- priate to the character of the neighborhood. Gates are discouraged because they isolate developments from the community. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 188. Connections. Support pedestrian and bicycling improvements that improve ac- cess with neighborhoods to parks, schools and local retail, and between neighbor- hoods. Support traffic calming measures rather than blocking the street to reduce traffic impacts on neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 189. Streets. Determine appropriate street widths, bike lane, sidewalk and streetlight design to define the unique character of neighborhoods, where appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 190. Multi–family Residential Design. Maintain an attractive, liveable environment for multi–family dwellings.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 51 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted191. Strategy LU–27.6.1. Provision of Outdoor Areas. Provide outdoor areas, both passive and active, and generous landscaping to enhance the surroundings for multi–family residents. Allow public access to the common outdoor areas when- ever possible. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 192. Strategy LU–27.6.2. Ordinance Updates. Update the Planning Development (residential) and R–3 ordinances to achieve the policies and strategies applicable to multi–family development in neighborhoods. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 193. Compatibility of Lots. Ensure that zoning, subdivision and lot–line adjustment requests related to lot size or lot design consider the need to preserve neighbor- hood lot patterns. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 194. Strategy LU–27.7.1. Ensure that subdivision and lot–line adjustment requests respect the neighborhood lot size patterns. Consider revisions to lot size require- ments if the neighborhood lot pattern is different from the zoning requirements.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 195. Strategy LU–27.7.2. Flag Lots. Allow flag lots only in cases where they are the sole alternative to integrate subdivisions with the surrounding neighborhood.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.7 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 52 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted196. Protection. Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light, glare, odors and visually intrusive effects from more intense development with land- scape buffers, site and building design, setbacks and other appropriate measures.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.8 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Transpor- tation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 197. Amenities and Services. Improve equitable distribution of community amenities such as parks and access to shopping within walking and bicycling distance of neighborhoods.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 27.9 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund INSPIRATION HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD  198. Connectivity. Improve bicycle and pedestrian environment along Foothill Boule- vard and Stevens Canyon Road to improve neighborhood connectivity to services as well as for hikers and bikers accessing natural open spaces in the vicinity. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 28.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 199. Merriman–Santa Lucia Neighborhood. Allow legal, non–conforming duplexes to remain in the area bounded by Santa Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foothill Boulevard. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 28.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 53 Table LU LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedOAK VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD  200. Development Intensity. Require development intensity for the single–family Oak Valley neighborhood to be consistent with the development agreement that in- cludes the use permit and other approvals. The development agreement describes development areas, intensity and styles of development, public park dedication, tree protection, access and historic preservation. The theme of the approvals is to balance development with environmental protection by clustering development, setting it back from sensitive environmental areas and preserving large areas as permanent open space. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 29.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Recre- ation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund 201. Design Elements. Require buildings to reflect the natural hillside setting as re- quired in residential hillside zones with traditional architectural styles and natural materials and colors. Larger building elements should be scaled to respect the existing development in the surrounding area. Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 29.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund FAIRGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD  202. Development Standards. Require all new construction to conform to the R1–e zoning (Single Family Residential – Eichler). Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 30.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 203. Design Guidelines. Encourage residents to incorporate the design guidelines illustrated in the Eichler Design Guidelines.  Implements Which Policy(ies)LU – 30.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 54 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedAVAILABILITY OF HOUSING  204. Provision of Adequate Capacity for New Construction Need. Designate suffi- cient land at appropriate densities to accommodate Cupertino’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,064 units for the 2014–2022 planning period. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Housing Funding Source(s)General Fund 205. Housing Densities. Provide a full range of densities for ownership and rental housing.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Housing Funding Source(s)None Required 206. Mixed–Use Development. Encourage mixed–use development near transporta- tion facilities and employment centers.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required Page 55 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted207. Strategy HE – 1.3.1. Land Use Policy and Zoning Provisions. To accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), the City will continue to: • Provide adequate capacity through the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordi- nance to accommodate the RHNA of 1,064 units while maintaining a balanced land use plan that offers opportunities for employment growth, commercial/retail activities, services and amenities. • Monitor development standards to ensure they are adequate and appropriate to facilitate a range of housing in the community. • Monitor the sites inventory and make it available on the City website. • Monitor development activity on the Housing Opportunity Sites to ensure that the City maintains sufficient land to accommodate the RHNA during the planning period. In the event a housing site listed in the Housing Element sites inventory is redeveloped with a non–residential use or at a lower density than shown in the Housing Element sites inventory, ensure that the City has adequate capacity to meet the RHNA by making the findings required by Government Code Section 65863 and identifying alternative site(s) within the City if needed. • Priority Housing Sites: As part of the Housing Element update, the City has identified five priority sites under Scenario A (see Table HE–5) for residential development over the next eight years. The General Plan and zoning designations allow the densities shown in Table HE–5 for all sites except the Vallco Shop- ping District will involve significant planning and community input. A specific plan will be required to implement a comprehensive strategy for a retail/office/ residential mixed use development. The project applicant would be required to work closely with the community and the City to bring forth a specific plan that meets the community’s needs, with the anticipated adoption and rezoning to occur within three years of the adoption of the 2014–2022Housing Element (by May 31, 2018). The specific plan would permit 389 units by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre. If the specific plan and rezoning are not adopted within three years of Housing Element adoption (by May 31, 2018), the City will schedule hearings consistent with Govt. Code Section 65863 to consider removing Vallco as a priority housing site under Scenario A, to be replaced by sites identified in Scenario B (see detailed discussion and sites listing of “Scenario B” in Appendix B – Housing Element Technical Appendix). As part of the adoption of Scenario B, the City intends to add two additional sites to the inventory: Glenbrook Apart- ments and Homestead Lanes, along with increased number of permitted units on The Hamptons and The Oaks sites. Applicable zoning is in place for Glenbrook Apartments and Homestead Lanes site would need to be rezoned at that time to permit residential uses. Any rezoning required will allow residential uses by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 56 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted208. Strategy HE – 1.3.2. Second Dwelling Units. The City will continue to im- plement the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance and encourage the production of second units. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)None Required 209. Strategy HE – 1.3.3. Lot Consolidation. To facilitate residential and mixed use developments, the City will continue to: • Encourage lot consolidation when contiguous smaller, underutilized parcels are to be redeveloped. • Encourage master plans for such sites with coordinated access and circulation. • Provide technical assistance to property owners of adjacent parcels to facilitate coordinated redevelopment where appropriate. • Encourage intra– and inter–agency cooperation in working with applicants at no cost prior to application submittal for assistance with preliminary plan review.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 210. Strategy HE – 1.3.4. Flexible Development Standards. The City recognizes the need to encourage a range of housing options in the community. The City will continue to: • Offer flexible residential development standards in planned residential zoning districts, such as smaller lot sizes, lot widths, floor area ratio and setbacks, particu- larly for higher density and attached housing developments. • Consider granting reductions in off–street parking on a case–by–case basis for senior housing. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 57 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted211. Strategy HE – 1.3.5. Heart of the City Specific Plan. To reduce constraints to housing development, and in order to ensure that the designated sites can ob- tain the realistic capacity shown in the Housing Element, the City will review revisions to the Heart of the City Specific Plan residential density calculation requirement, to eliminate the requirement to net the non–residential portion of the development from the lot area.Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required HOUSING AFFORDABILITY  212. Housing Mitigation. Ensure that all new developments – including market–rate residential developments – help mitigate project–related impact on affordable housing needs. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF 213. Range of Housing Types. Encourage the development of diverse housing stock that provides a range of housing types (including smaller, moderate cost of hous- ing) and affordability levels. Emphasize the provision of housing for lower– and moderate–income households including wage earners who provide essential pub- lic services (e.g. school district employees, municipal and public safety employ- ees, etc.)Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF 214. Development of Affordable Housing and Housing for Persons with Special Needs. Maintain and/or adopt appropriate land use regulations and other develop- ment tools to encourage the development of affordable housing. Make every rea- sonable effort to disperse units throughout the community but not at the expense of undermining the fundamental goal of providing affordable units. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF Page 58 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted215. Strategy HE – 2.3.1. Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Program. The City will continue to implement the Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Pro- gram. This program requires that developers of office, commercial and industrial space pay a mitigation fee, which will then be used to support affordable housing in the City of Cupertino. These mitigation fees are collected and deposited in the City’s Below Market–Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF). Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF Page 59 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted216. Strategy HE – 2.3.2. Residential Housing Mitigation Program. The City will continue to implement the Residential Housing Mitigation Program to mitigate the need for affordable housing created by new market–rate residential develop- ment. This program applies to new residential development. Mitigation includes either the payment of the “Housing Mitigation” fee or the provision of a Below Market–Rate (BMR) unit or units. Projects of seven or more for–sale units must provide on–site BMR units. Projects of six units or fewer for–sale units can either build one BMR unit or pay the Housing Mitigation fee. Developers of market–rate rental units, where the units cannot be sold individually, must pay the Housing Mitigation fee to the BMR AHF. The BMR program specifies the following: a. Priority. To the extent permitted by law, priority for occupancy is given to Cupertino residents, Cupertino full–time employees, and Cupertino public ser- vice employees as defined in Cupertino’s Residential Housing Mitigation Manual. b. For–Sale Residential Developments. Require 15% for–sale BMR units in all residential developments where the units can be sold individually (including single–family homes, common interest developments, and condominium conver- sions or allow rental BMR units as allowed in (d) below). c. Rental Residential Developments. To the extent permitted by law, require 15% rental very low and low–income BMR units in all rental residential develop- ments. If the City is not permitted by law to require BMR units in rental residen- tial developments, require payment of the Housing Mitigation Fee. d. Rental Alternative. Allow rental BMR units in for–sale residential devel- opments, and allow developers of market–rate rental developments to provide on– site rental BMR units. If the developer: 1) enters into an agreement limiting rents in exhange for a financial contribution or a type of assistance specified in density bonus law (which includes a variety of regulatory relief); and 2) provides very low–income and low–income BMR rental units. e. Affordable Prices and Rents. Establish guidelines for affordable sales prices and affordable rents for new affordable housing and update the guidelines each year as new income guidelines are received. f. Development of BMR Units Off Site. Allow developers to meet all or a portion of their BMR or Housing Mitigation fee requirement by making land available for the City or a nonprofit housing developer to construct affordable housing, or allow developers to construct the required BMR units off site, in partnership with a nonprofit. The criteria for land donation or off–site BMR units (or combination of the two options) will be identified in the Residential Housing Mitigation Manual. g. BMR Term. Require BMR units to remain affordable for a minimum of 99 years; and enforce the City’s first right of refusal for BMR units and other means to ensure that BMR units remain affordable.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)BMR–AHF Page 60 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted217. Strategy HE – 2.3.3. Below Market–Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF). The City’s BMR AHF will continue to support affordable housing proj- ects, strategies and services, including but not limited to: • BMR Program Administration • Substantial rehabilitation • Land acquisition • Acquisition of buildings for permanent affordability, with or without rehabilita- tion • New construction • Preserving “at–risk” BMR units • Rental operating subsidies • Down payment assistance • Land write–downs • Direct gap financing • Fair housing The City will target a portion of the BMR AHF to benefit extremely low–income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domes- tic violence, and the disabled, including persons with developmental disabilities), to the extent that these target populations area found to be consistent with the needs identified in the nexus study the City prepares to identify the connection. or “nexus” between new developments and the need for affordable housing. To ensure the mitigation fees continue to be adequate on affordable housing needs, the City will update its Nexus Study for the Housing Mitigation Plan by the end of 2015.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF Page 61 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted218. Strategy HE – 2.3.4. Housing Resources. Cupertino residents and developers interested in providing affordable housing in the City have access to a variety of resources administered by other agencies. The City will continue to provide infor- mation on housing resources and services offered by the County and other outside agencies. These include, but are not limited to: • Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) – Santa Clara County Housing and Com- munity Development Department. • First–Time Homebuyer Assistance and Developer Loans for Multi–Family Development – Housing Trust Silicon Valley (HTSV). • Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) – Housing Authority of Santa Clara County (HASCC). • Affordable housing development • Santa Clara County HOME Consortium The City will also continue to explore and pursure various affordable housing re- sources available at the local, regional, state and federal levels that could be used to address housing needs in the community.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 219. Strategy 2.3.5. Surplus Properties for Housing. The City will explore opportu- nities on surplus properties as follows: • Work with local public agencies, school districts and churches. to identify surplus properties or underutilized properties that have the potential for residential development. • Encourage long–term land leases of properties from churches, school districts, and corporations for construction of affordable units. • Evaluate the feasibility of developing special housing for teachers or other em- ployee groups on the surplus properties. Research other jurisdictions housing programs for teachers for their potential applicability in Cupertino.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s) / Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF Page 62 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted220. Strategy HE – 2.3.6. Incentives for Affordable Housing Development. The City will continue to offer a range of incentives to facilitate the development of affordable housing. These include: • Financial assistance through the City’s BMR AHF and CDBG funds • Partner with CDBG and/or support the funding application of qualified afford- able housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mort- gage revenue bonds. • Density bonus incentives (see Strategy HE – 2.3.7). • Flexible development standards. • Technical assistance. • Waiver of park dedication fees and construction tax. • Parking ordinance waivers. • Expedited permit processing. The City joined the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium so that HOME funds for eligible affordable housing projects within the City of Cupertino are available beginning federal fiscal year 2015.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing and Plan- ning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF, CDBG; HOME; General Fund Page 63 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted221. Strategy HE – 2.3.7. Density Bonus Ordinance. The City will encourage use of density bonuses and incentives, as applicable, for housing developments which include one of the following: • At least 5% of the housing units are restricted to very low income residents. • At least 10% of the housing units are restricted to lower income residents • At least 10 % of the housing units in a for–sale common interest development are restricted to moderate income residents. • The project donates at least 1 acre of land to the City or county large enough for 40 very low income units; the land has the appropriate general plan designation, zoning, permits, approvals, and access to public facilities needed for such hous- ing; funding has been identified; and other requirements are met. A density bonus of up to 20% must be granted to projects that contain one of the following: • The project is a senior citizen housing development (no affordable units re- quired). • The project is a mobile home park age restricted to senior citizens (no afford- able units required). For projects that contain on–site affordable housing, developers may request one to three regulatory concessions, which must result in identifiable cost reductions and be needed to make the housing affordable. The City will update the density bonus ordinance as necessary to respond to future changes in State Law.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 64 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted222. Strategy HE – 2.3.8. Extremely Low–Income Housing and Housing for Persons with Special Needs. The will continue to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low–income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled, including persons with developmental disabilities). Specifically, the City will consider the following incentives: • Provide financing assistance using the BMR AHF and CDBG • Allow residential developments to exceed planned density maximums if they provide special needs housing and the increase in density will not overburden neighborhood streets or hurt neighborhood character. • Grant reductions in off–street parking on a case–by–case basis. • Partner with and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable hous- ing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME finds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits( LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bond.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HOME 223. Strategy HE – 2.3.9. Employee Housing. The City permits employee housing in multiple zoning districts. Pursuant to the State Employee Housing Act, any em- ployee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household shall be deemed an agricultural land use. No conditional use permit, zoning variance, or other zoning clearance shall be required of this employee housing that is not required of any other agricultural activity in the same zone. The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is located. The Employee Housing Act also specifies that housing for six or fewer employees be treated as a residential use. The City amended the Zoning Ordinance to be consis- tent with the State Law in 2014 and will continue to comply with the Employee Housing Act where it would apply.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Housing Funding Source(s)None Required Page 65 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedMAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCK  224. Housing Rehabilitation. Pursue and/or provide funding for the acquisition/reha- bilitation of housing that is affordable to very low–, low– and moderate–income households. Actively support and assist non–profit and for–profit developers in producing affordable units. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HOME 225. Maintenance and Repair. Assist lower–income homeowners and rental property owners in maintaining and repairing their housing units.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Departments(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HOME 226. Conservation of Housing Stock. The City’s existing multi–family units provide opportunities for households of varied income levels. Preserve existing multi– family housing stock by preventing the net loss of multi–family housing units in new development and the existing inventory of affordable housing units that are at risk of converting to market–rate housing. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)NoneBMR AHF; CDBG; HOME 227. Strategy HE – 3.3.1. Residential Rehabilitation. The City will continue to: • Utilize its BMR AHF and CDBG funds to support residential rehabilitation ef- forts in the community. These include: Acquisition/rehabilitation of rental housing and Rehabilitation of owner–occupied housing. • Provide assistance for home safety repairs and mobility/accessibility improve- ments to income–qualified owner–occupants using CDBG funds. The focus of this strategy is on the correction of safety hazards. • Partner with and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable hous- ing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bonds.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HOME; LIHTC Page 66 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted228. Strategy HE – 3.3.2. Preservation of At–Risk Housing Units. One housing project – Beardon Drive (eight units) – is considered at risk of converting to mar- ket–rate housing during the next ten years. The City will proactively contact the property owner regarding its intent to remain or opt out of the affordable program. In the event, the project becomes a risk of converting to market–rate housing, the City will work with the property owner or other interested non–profit housing pro- viders to preserve the units. The City will also conduct outreach to the tenants to provide information on any potential conversion and available affordable housing assistance programs. The City will continue to monitor its entire portfolio of affordable housing for– sale and rental inventory annually. The City will monitor its affordable for–sale inventory by ordering title company lot books, reviewing property profile reports and updating its public database annually. The City will monitor its affordable rental income certifications for each BMR tenant. The City records a Resale Re- striction Agreement against each affordable BMR for–sale units and Regulatory Agreement for BMR rental units to help ensure long–term affordability. To help further preserve the City’s affordable housing stock, the City may consider provid- ing assistance to rehabilitate and upgrade the affordable unit as well.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HOME 229. Strategy HE – 3.3.3. Condominium Conversion. The existing Condominium Conversion Ordinance regulated the conversion of rental units in multi–family housing development in order to preserve the rental housing stock. Condominium conversions are not allowed if the rental vacancy rate in Cupertino and adjacent areas is less than 5% at the time of application for conversion and has average 5% over the past six months. The City will continue to monitor the effectiveness of this ordinance in providing opportunities for homeownership while preserving a balanced housing stock with rental housing. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 67 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted230. Strategy HE – 3.3.4. Housing Preservation Program. When a proposed devel- opment or redevelopment of a site would cause a loss of multi–family housing, the City will grant approval only if: • The project will comply with the City’s BMR program • The number of units provided on the site is at least equal to the number of exist- ing units; and • Adverse impacts on displaced tenants, in developments with more than four units, are mitigated. In addition, indirect displacement may be caused by factors such as increased market rents as areas become more desirable. The City will participate, as appro- priate, in studies of regional housing need and displacement, and consider policies and programs to address the indirect displacement of lower income residents as appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 231. Strategy 3.3.5. Neighborhood and Community Clean–up Campaigns. The City will continue to encourage and sponsor neighborhood and community clean– up campaigns for both public and private properties.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Community DevelopmentPublic Works – Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs and Service Center Funding Source(s)General Fund SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT  232. Energy and Water Conservation. Encourage energy and water conservation in all existing and new residential development. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Plan- ning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 68 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted233. Strategy HE – 4.1.1. Enforcement of Title 24. The City will continue to enforce Title 24 requirements for energy conservation and will evaluate utilizing some of the other suggestions as identified in the Environmental Resources/Sustainabililty Element. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General FundNone Required 234. Strategy HE – 4.1.2. Sustainable Practices. The City will continue to implement the Landscape Ordinance for water conservation and the Green Building Ordi- nance (adopted in 2013) that applies primarily to new residential and non–residen- tial development, additions, renovations, and tenant improvements of ten or more units. To further the objectives of the Green Building Ordinance, the City will evaluate the potential to provide incentives, such as waiving or reducing fees, for energy conservation improvements at affordable housing projects (existing or new) with fewer than ten units to exceed the minimum requirements of the CA Green Build- ing Code. This City will also implement the policies in its climate action plan to achieve residential–focused greenhouse gas emission reductions and further these community energy and water conservation goals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 4.1.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Build- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Work – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required LOWER-INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING  235. Lower–Income and Special Needs Households. Support organizations that provide services to lower–income households and special needs households in the City, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled and single parent households. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None BMR AHF; CDBG; HSG Page 69 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted236. Strategy HE –5.1.1. Emergency Shelters. The City will continue to facilitate housing opportunities for special needs persons by allowing emergency shelters as a permitted use in the “BQ” Quasi–Public zoning district. The City will subject emergency shelters to the same development standards as other similar uses with- in the BQ zoning district, except for those provisions permitted by State Law and provided in the Zoning Ordinance for emergency shelters.Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 237. Strategy HE – 5.1.2. Supportive Services for Lower–Income Households and Persons with Special Needs. The City will continue to utilize its BMR AHF, CDBG and General Fund Human Service Grants (HSG) funds to provide for a range of supportive services. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Sources(s)BMR AHF; CDBG; HSG 238. Strategy HE – 5.1.3. Rotating Homeless Shelter. The City will continue to sup- port the operation of a Rotating Homeless Shelter program.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Faith in Action Funding Source(s)None Required FAIR HOUSING  239. Housing Discrimination. The City will work to eliminate on a citywide basis all unlawful discrimination in housing with respect to age, race, sex, sexual orien- tation, marital or familial status, ethnic background. medical condition, or other arbitrary factors, so that all persons can obtain decent housing. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG Page 70 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted240. Strategy HE – 6.1.1. Fair Housing Services. The City will continue to: • Provide fair housing services, which include outreach, education, counseling, and investigation of fair housing complaints. • Retain a fair housing service provider to provide direct services for residents, landlords and other housing professionals. • Coordinate with efforts of the Santa Clara County Fair Housing Consortium to affirmatively further fair housing. • Distribute fair housing materials produced by various organizations at public counters and public events  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Santa Clara County Fair Housing Consortium; Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Funding Source(s)BMR AHF; CDBG LOCAL AND REGIONAL COORDINATION  241. Coordination with Local School Districts. The Cupertino community places a high value on the excellent quality of education provided by the three public school districts which serve residents. To ensure the long–term sustainability of the schools in tandem with the preservation and development of vibrant residential areas, the City will continue to coordinate with the CUSD, FHUSD, and SCUSD. Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)None Required 242. Coordination with Regional Efforts to Address Housing–Related Issues. Co- ordinate efforts with regional organizations, including ABAG and the BAAQMD, as well as neighboring jurisdictions, to address housing and related quality of life issues (such as air quality and transportation). Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Housing and Plan- ning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 71 Table HE HOUSING Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted243. Strategy HE – 7.3.1. Coordination with Outside Agencies and Organizations. The City recognizes the importance of partnering with outside agencies and orga- nizations in addressing local and regional housing issues. These may include, but are not limited to, the following: • School districts • Housing providers • Neighboring jurisdictions • ABAG • BAAQMD • Housing Trust Silicon Valley • Santa Clara County Fair Housing Consortium • Santa Clara County Continuum of Care (COC) • Housing Authority of Santa Clara County (HASCC) • VTA Specifically, the City will meet with these agencies/organizations periodically to discuss the changing needs, development trends, alternative approaches, and partnering opportunities.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HE – 7.3 Responsible Deparment(s)Community Development – Planning and Hous- ing Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 72 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedREGIONAL COORDINATION  244. Regional Transportation Planning. Participate in regional transportation plan- ning processes to develop programs consistent with the goals and policies of Cu- pertino’s General Plan and to minimize adverse impacts on the City’s circulation system. Work with neighboring cities to address regional transportation and land use issues of mutual interest. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Manag- er – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 245. Transportation Impact Analysis. Participate in the development of new multi– modal analysis methods and impact thresholds as required by Senate Bill 743. However, until such impact thresholds are developed, continue to optimize mobil- ity for all modes of transportation while striving to maintain the following inter- section Levels of Service (LOS) at a.m. and p.m. peak traffic hours: • Major intersections: LOS D • Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard: LOS E+ • Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road: LOD E+ • De Anza Boulevard and Bollinger Road: LOS E+  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Engineering and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 246. Regional Trail Development. Continue to plan and provide for a comprehensive system of trails and pathways consistent with regional systems, including the Bay Trail, Stevens Creek Corridor and Ridge Trail.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Trans- portation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)None Required Page 73 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedCOMPLETE STREETS  247. Street Design. Adopt and maintain street design standards to optimize mobility for all transportation modes including automobiles, walking, bicycling and transit. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Trans- portation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 248. Adjacent Land Use. Design roadway alignments, lane widths, medians, parking and bicycle lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks to complement adjacent land uses in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area. Strive to minimize adverse impacts and expand alternative transportation options for all Planning Areas (Special Areas and Neighborhoods). Improvement standards shall also consider the urban, suburban and rural environments found within the City. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 249. Strategy M – 2.2.1. Rural Road Improvement Standards. Consider candidate rural roads and develop specific street improvement standards that preserve the rural character of these streets. Rural roads would typically feature natural land- scaping, no sidewalks and narrow unpaved shoulders. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 250. Strategy M – 2.2.2. Semi–rural Road Improvements Standards. Consider can- didate semi–rural roads where curb and gutter improvements, and no sidewalks, are appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 74 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted251. Strategy M – 2.2.3. Urban Road Improvement Standards. Develop urban im- provement standards for arterials such as Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards. In these areas, standards may include wide sidewalks, tree wells, seating, bike racks and appropriate street furniture.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 252. Strategy M – 2.2.4. Suburban Road Improvement Standards. Develop subur- ban road improvement standards for all streets not designated as rural, semi–rural or in the Crossroads Area.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 253. Connectivity. Promote pedestrian and bicycle improvements that improve con- nectivity between planning areas, neighborhoods and services, and foster a sense of community.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 254. Community Impacts. Reduce traffic impacts and support alternative modes of transportation rather than constructing barriers to mobility. Do not close streets unless there is a demonstrated safety or over–whelming through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives since street closures move the problem from one street to another. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 75 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted255. Public Accessibility. Ensure all new public and private streets are publicly acces- sible to improve walkability and reduce impacts on existing streets.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 256. Traffic Calming. Consider the implementation of best practices on streets to re- duce speeds and make them user–friendly for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrians and bicyclists.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 2.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITY  257. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Adopt and maintain a Bicycle and Pedes- trian Master Plan, which outlines policies and improvements to streets, extension of trails, and pathways to create a safe way for people of all ages to bike and walk on a daily basis, and as shown in Figure M–1. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 258. Development. Require new development and redevelopment to increase connec- tivity through direct and safe pedestrian connections to public amenities, neigh- borhoods, shopping and employment destinations throughout the City.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 76 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted259. Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings. Enhance pedestrian and bicycle crossings and pathways at key locations across physical barriers such as creeks, highways and road barriers.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 260. Street Widths. Preserve and enhance citywide pedestrian and bike connectivity by limiting street widening purely for automobiles as a means of improving traffic flow.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 261. Curb Cuts. Minimize the number and the width of driveway openings.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 262. Strategy M – 3.5.1. Shared Driveway Access. Encourage property owners to use shared driveway access and use shared driveway access and interconnected roads within blocks, where feasible. Require driveway access closures, consolidations or both when a site is remodeled or redeveloped. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 263. Strategy M – 3.5.2. Direct Access from Secondary Streets. Encourage property with frontages on major and secondary streets to provide direct access to drive- ways from the secondary street.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.5 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 77 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted264. Safe Spaces for Pedestrians. Require parking lots to include clearly defined paths for pedestrians to provide a safe path to building entrances.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 265. Capital Improvement Program. Plan for improvements to pedestrian and bicy- cle facilities and eliminate gaps along the pedestrian and bicycle network as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 266. Bicycle Parking. Require new development and redevelopment to provide public and private bicycle parking.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.8 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 267. Outreach. Actively engage the community in promoting walking and bicycling through education, encouragement and outreach on improvement projects and programs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.9 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 268. Quarry Operations. Prioritize enforcement of truck speeds from Stevens Creek and the Lehigh Cement Plan on Stevens Canyon Road, and Stevens Creek and Foothill Boulevards.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 3.10 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 78 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedTRANSIT  269. Transit Agencies. Coordinate with VTA to improve transportation service, infra- structure and access in the City, and to connect to transportation facilities such as Caltrain and VTA light rail stations. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Manag- er – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 270. Local Transportation Services. Create or partner with transit providers, employ- ers, education institutions, and major commercial entities to minimize gaps within local transportation services.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 271. Connecting Special Areas. Identify and implement new or enhanced transit ser- vices to connect all Special Areas as identified in Figure PA–1 (Chapter 2: Plan- ning Areas)  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 272. Transit Facilities with New Development. Work with VTA and/or major de- velopments to ensure all new development projects include amenities to support public transit including bus stop shelters, space for transit vehicles as appropriate and attractive amenities such as trash receptacles, signage, seating and lighting. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 79 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted273. Access to Transit Services. Support right–of–way design and amenities consis- tent with local transit goals to improve transit as a viable alternative to driving.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.5 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)NoneCapital Improvement Fund 274. Bus and Shuttle Programs. Work with large regional employers and private commuter bus/shuttle programs to provide safe pick–up, drop–off, and park and rides in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 275. Vallco Shopping District Transfer Station. Work with VTA and/or other trans- portation service organizations to study and develop a transit transfer station that incorporates a hub for alternative transportation services such as, car sharing, bike sharing and/or other services. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 4.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL  276. Safe Routes to Schools. Promote Safe Routes to Schools programs for all schools serving the City. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 80 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted277. Strategy M – 5.1.1. Coordination with School Districts. Coordinate with the School Districts to develop plans and programs that encourage car/van–pooling, stagger hours of adjacent schools, establish drop–off locations, and encourage walking and bicycling to school. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 278. Strategy M – 5.1.2. Teen Commission. Encourage the Teen Commission to work with schools to encourage year–round programs to incentivize walking and biking to school.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Outdoor Recreation & Youth ProgramsDevelopment; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 279. Prioritizing Projects. Ensure that bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements include projects to enhance safe accessibility to schools.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 280. Connections to Trails. Connect schools to the citywide trail system.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 281. Education. Support education programs that promote safe walking and bicycling to schools.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 5.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund VEHICLE PARKING Page 81 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted282. Parking Codes. Maintain efficient and updated parking standards to ensure that development provides adequate parking, both on–street and off–street, depend- ing on the characteristics of the development, while also reducing reliance on the automobile. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 283. Off–street Parking. Ensure new off–street parking is properly designed and effi- ciently used.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS  284. Multi–Modal Transportation Impact Analysis. Follow guidelines set by the VTA related to transportation impact analyses, while conforming to State goals for multi–modal performance targets. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 285. Protected Intersections. Consider adopting a Protected Intersection Policy, which would identify intersections where improvements would not be considered, which would degrade the levels of service for non–vehicular modes of transportation. Potential locations include intersections in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and other areas where non–vehicular transportation is a key consideration, such as, near shopping districts, schools, parks and senior citizen developments.Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 82 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedGREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITY  286. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Promote transportation policies that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)None Required 287. Land Use. Support development and transportation improvements that help re- duce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing per capita VMT, reducing impacts on the City’s transportation network and maintaining the desired levels of service for all modes of transportation. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 288. Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Programs. Employ TSM strate- gies to improve efficiency of the transportation infrastructure including strategic right–of–way improvements, intelligent transportation systems and optimization of signal timing to coordinate traffic flow. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 289. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs. Require large em- ployers, including colleges and schools, to develop and maintain TDM programs to reduce vehicle trips generated by their employees and students and develop a tracking method to monitor results. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 83 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted290. Design of New Developments. Encourage new commercial development to provide shared office facilities, cafeterias, daycare facilities, lunchrooms, showers, bicycle parking, home offices, shuttle buses to transit facilities and other ameni- ties that encourage the use of transit, bicycling or walking as commute modes to work. Provide pedestrian pathways and orient buildings to the street to encourage pedestrian activity. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 291. Alternative Fuel Charging Stations. Develop a city–wide strategy to encour- age the construction of a network of public and private alternative fuel vehicle charging/fueling stations.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 8.6 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund ROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCY  292. Efficient Automobile Infrastructure. Strive to maximize the efficiency of exist- ing infrastructure by locating appropriate land uses along roadways and retrofit- ting streets to be accessible for all modes of transportation. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 9.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 293. Reduced Travel Demand. Promote effective TDM programs for existing and new development.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 9.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation; Community Devel- opment – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 84 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted294. Street Width. Except as required by environmental review for new developments, limit widening of streets as a means of improving traffic efficiency and focus instead on operational improvements to preserve community character.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 9.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 295. Strategy M – 9.3.1. Wolfe Road Overcrossing. Consider alternate designs for the Wolfe Road/Interstate 280 Interchange (e.g. from partial cloverleaf design to diamond design) when evaluating the need to widen the freeway overcrossing.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 9.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 296. Strategy M – 9.3.2. Streetscape Design. When reviewing the widening of an existing street, consider aesthetically pleasing enhancements and amenities to im- prove the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 9.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE  297. Transportation Improvement Plan. Develop and implement an updated city- wide transportation improvement plan necessary to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to meet the City’s needs. Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 10.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 298. Transportation Impact Fee. Ensure sustainable funding levels for the Transpor- tation Improvement Plan by enacting a transportation impact fee for new develop- ment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 10.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 85 Table M MOBILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted299. Multi–Modal Improvements. Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects. Build pedestrian and bicy- cle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation to enable travelers to transition from one mode of transportation to another (e.g. bicycle to bus). Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 10.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provements Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 300. Roadway Maintenance Funding. Identify and secure new funding sources to fund the on–going routine maintenance of roadways.  Implements Which Policy(ies)M – 10.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation, Development Ser- vices and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)NoneCapital Improvement Fund/Grants Page 86 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedPLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATION  301. Principles of Sustainability. Incorporate the principles of sustainability into Cu- pertino’s planning, infrastructure and development process in order to improve the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and meet the needs of the com- munity without compromising the needs of future generations. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Com- muity Development – Planning; Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Transpor- tation and Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 302. Strategy ES – 1.1.1. Climate Action Plan (CAP). Adopt, implement and main- tain a Climate Action Plan to attain greenhouse gas emission targets consistent with state law and regional requirements. This qualified greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan, by BAAQMD’s definition, will allow for future project CEQA streamlining and will identify measures to: • Reduce energy use through conservation and efficiency; • Reduce fossil fuel use through multi–modal and alternative transportation; • Maximize use of and, where feasible, install renewable energy resources; • Increase citywide water conservation and recycled water use; • Accelerate Resource Recovery through expanded recycling, composting, ex- tended producer responsibility and procurement practices; • Promote and incentivize each of those efforts to maximize community partici- pation and impacts; and • Integrate multiple benefits of green infrastructure with climate resiliency and adaptation.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Commuity Development – Planning; Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 87 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted303. Strategy ES – 1.1.2. CAP and Sustainability Strategies Implementation. Periodically review and report on the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the CAP and the strategies in this Element. Institutionalize sustainability by devel- oping a methodology to ensure all environmental, social and lifecycle costs are considered in project, program, policy and budget decisions.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Commuity Development – Planning, and Build- ing; and Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Devel- opment Services, Transportation, Environmental Programs, Service Center, and Capital Improve- ment Program; City Manager; City Attorney; Information Services; Administrative Services – Finance and Human Resources Funding Source(s)General Fund 304. Strategy ES – 1.1.3. Climate Adaptation and Resiliency. Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment and set preparedness goals and strategies to safeguard human health and community assets susceptible to the impacts of a changing climate (e.g. increased drought, wildfires, flooding). Incorporate these into all relevant plans, including the Emergency Preparedness Plan, Local Hazard Mitiga- tion Plan, Dam Failure Plan, Climate Action Plan, Watershet Protection Plan and Energy Assuredness Plan.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Commuity Development – Planning, and Build- ing; and Community DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Devel- opment Services, Transportation, Environmental Programs, Service Center, and Capital Improve- ment Program; City Manager; City Attorney; Information Services; Administrative Services – Finance and Human Resources Funding Source(s)General Fund 305. Regional Growth and Transportation Coordination. Periodically review and report on the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the CAP and the strategies in this Element. Institutionalize sustainability by developing a methodology to ensure all environmental, social and lifecycle costs are considered in project, pro- gram, policy and budget decisions. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 88 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted306. Strategy ES – 1.2.1. Local Plan Consistency with Regional Plans. Update and maintain local plans and strategies so they are consistent with One Bay Area Plan to qualify for State transportation and project CEQA streamlining.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY  307. Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy Resources. Encourage the maximum feasible conservation and efficient use of electrical power and natural gas resourc- es for new and existing residences, businesses, industrial and public uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 308. Strategy ES – 2.1.1. Coordination. Continue to evaluate, and revise as neces- sary, applicable City plans, codes and procedures for inclusion of Federal, State and regional requirements and conservation targets.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 309. Strategy ES – 2.1.2. Comprehensive Energy Management. Prepare and imple- ment a comprehensive energy management plan for all applicable municipal facil- ities and equipment to achieve the energy goals established in the City’s Climate Action Plan. Track the City’s energy use and report findings as part of the CAP reporting schedule. Embed this plan into the City’s Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy to ensure measures are achieved through all future procure- ment and construction practices. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs, Ser- vice Center and Capital Improvement Programs; Recreation and Community Services – Business & Community Services; Administrative Services – Finance Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 89 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted310. Strategy ES – 2.1.3. Energy Efficient Replacements. Continue to use life cycle cost analysis to identify City assets for replacement with more energy efficient technology. Utilize available tools to benchmark and showcase city energy efficiency achievements (i.e. EPA Portfolio Manager, statewide Green Business Program). Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Environmental Programs and Service Center; Recreation and Community Services – Business & Community Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 311. Strategy ES – 2.1.4. Incentive Program. Consider incentive programs for projects that exceed mandatory requirements and promote incentives from state, county and federal governments for improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy installations. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning Funding Source(s)General Fund 312. Strategy ES – 2.1.5. Urban Forest. Encourage the inclusion of additional shade trees, vegetated stormwater treatment and landscaping to reduce the “heat island effect” in development projects.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Recre- ation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)None Required 313. Strategy ES – 2.1.6. Alternate Energy Sources. Promote and increase the use of alternate and renewable energy resources for the entire community through effec- tive policies, programs and incentives. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 90 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted314. Strategy ES – 2.1.7. Energy Co–generation Systems. Encourage the use of energy co–generation systems through the provision of an awareness program targeting the larger commercial and industrial users and public facilities. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning and Build- ing Funding Source(s)None Required 315. Strategy ES – 2.1.8. Energy Audits and Financing. Continue to offer and leverage regional partners’ programs to conduct energy audits and/or subvention programs for homes, commercial, industrial and city facilities, and recommend improvements that lead to energy and cost savings opportunities for participants and encourage adoption of alternative energy technologies. Encourage energy audits to include emerging online and application–based energy analytics and di- agnostic tools. Share residential and commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy financing tools through outreach events and civic media assets. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 316. Strategy ES – 2.1.9. Energy Efficient Transportation Modes. Continue to encourage fuel–efficient transportation modes such as alternative fuel vehicles, driverless vehicles, public transit, car and van–pooling community and regional shuttle systems, car and bike sharing programs, safe routes to schools, communt- er benefits, and pedestrian and bicycle paths through infrastructure investment, development incentives, and community education. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Adminis- trative Services – Human Resources Funding Source(s)General Fund 317. Strategy ES – 2.1.10. Community Choice Energy. Collaborate with regional partners to evaluate feasibility for development of a Community Choice Energy Program. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 91 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedSUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS  318. Green Building Design. Set standards for the design and construction of energy and resource conserving/efficient building. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund 319. Strategy ES –3.1.1. Green Building Program. Periodically review and revise the City’s Green Building ordinance to ensure alignment with CALGreen require- ments for all major private and public projects that ensure reduction in energy and water use for new development through site selection and building design. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Plan- ning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 320. Strategy ES – 3.1.2. Staff Training. Continue to train appropriate City staff in the design principles, costs and benefits of sustainable building and landscape design. Encourage City staff to attend external trainings on these topics and attain relevant program certifications (e.g. Green Point Rater, LEED Accredited Professional). Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning; Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund 321. Strategy ES – 3.1.3. Green Building Informational Seminars. Conduct and participate in Green Building informational seminars and workshops for members of the design and construction industry, land development, real estate sales, lend- ing institutions, landscaping and design, the building maintenance industry and prospective project applicants.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building and Plan- ning; Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community Services – Business and Community Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 92 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted322. Strategy ES – 3.1.4. Green Building Demonstration. Pursue municipal facility retrofits through a Green Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and new construc- tion projects that exceed CALGreen and achieve third–party certification criteria (e.g. LEED, Living Building Challenge, Zero Net Energy) as a means of creating demonstration spaces for developer and community enrichment. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center; Recreation and Community Ser- vicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund AIR QUALITY  323. New Development. Minimize the air quality impacts of new development proj- ects and air quality impacts that affect new development. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building; Public Works – Development Services and Transporta- tion Funding Source(s)None Required 324. Strategy ES – 4.1.1. Toxic Air Contaminants. Continue to review projects for potential generation of toxic air contaminants at the time of approval and confer with BAAQMD on controls needed are uncertain.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Development Services and Transporta- tion Funding Source(s)None Required 325. Strategy ES – 4.1.2. Dust Control. Continue to require water application to non–polluting dust control measures during demolition and the duration of the construction period.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.1 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Building; Public Works – Development Services and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)None Required Page 93 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted326. Strategy ES – 4.1.3. Planning. Ensure that land use and transportation plans support air quality goals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 327. Existing Development. Minimize the air quality impacts of existing develop- ment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability; Funding Source(s)None Required 328. Strategy ES – 4.2.1. Public Education Program. Establish a citywide public ed- ucation program providing information on ways to reduce and control emissions; and continue to provide information about alternative commutes, carpooling and restricting exacerbating activities on “Spare the Air” high–emissions days. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Public Works – Environmental Programs and Transportation Funding Source(s)General Fund 329. Strategy ES – 4.2.2. Home Occupations. Review and consider expanding the allowable home–based businesses in residential zoned properties to reduce the need to commute to work. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 330. Strategy ES – 4.2.3. Tree Planting in Private Development. Review and enhance the City’s tree planting and landscaping program and requirements for private development to reduce air pollution levels. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 94 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted331. Strategy ES – 4.2.4. Fuel–efficient Vehicles and Use. Prioritize the purchase, replacement and on–going use of fuel–efficient and low polluting City fleet vehi- cles. Update applicable policies and programs to require life cycle cost analyses and include alternative fueling infrastructure review and related funding alloca- tions. Update the Vehicle Use Policy and pursue fleet management best practices to support fuel conservation, scheduled maintenance and fleet fuel tracking. Pur- sue available grant funding to offset the cost of implementing these programs. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)General Fund 332. Strategy ES – 4.2.5. Point Sources of Emissions. Continue to seek the cooper- ation of the BAAQMD to monitor emissions from identified point sources that impact the community. In addition, for sources not within the regulatory juris- diction of the City, seek cooperation from the applicable regulatory authority to encourage reduction of emissions and dust from the point source. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager; Community Development – Plan- ning Funding Source(s)None Required 333. Use of Open Fires and Fireplaces. Discourage high pollution fireplace use.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Com- munity Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 334. Strategy ES – 4.3.1. Education. Continue to make BAAQMD literature on re- ducing pollution from fireplace use available.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 335. Strategy ES – 4.3.2. Fireplaces. Continue to prohibit new wood–burning fire- places, except EPA certified wood stoves as allowed by the Building Code.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 4.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 95 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedURBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMS  336. Urban Ecosystem. Manage the public and private development to ensure the protection and enhancement of its urban ecosystem. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.1 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Community Development – Planning; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 337. Strategy ES – 5.1.1. Landscaping. Ensure that the City’s tree planting, landscap- ing and open space policies enhance the urban ecosystem by encouraging medi- ans, pedestrian–crossing curb–extensions planting that is native, drought–tolerant, treats stormwater and enhance urban plant, aquatic and animal resources in both, private and public development.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.1 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center and Development Services; Com- munity Development – Planning; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Im- provement and Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 338. Strategy ES – 5.1.2. Built Environment. Ensure that sustainable landscaping design is incorporated in the development of City facilities, parks and private projects with the inclusion of measures such as tree protection, stormwater treat- ment and planting of native, drought tolerant landscaping that is beneficial to the environment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.1 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Development Services and Service Center; Rec- reation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning SSupporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund Page 96 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted339. Development Near Sensitive Areas. Encourage the clustering of new develop- ment away from sensitive areas such as riparian corridors, wildlife habitat and corridors, public open space preserves and ridgelines. New developments in these areas must have a harmonious landscaping plan approved prior to development. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Development Services and Environmen- tal Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 340. Strategy ES – 5.2.1. Riparian Corridor Protection. Require the protection of riparian corridors through the development approval process.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.2 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manger – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 341. Landscaping In and Near Natural Vegetation. Preserve and enhance existing natural vegetation, landscaping features and open space when new development is proposed within existing natural areas. When development is proposed near natural vegetation, encourage the landscaping to be consistent with the palate of vegetation found in the natural vegetation.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.3 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Recre- ation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required/Capital Improvement Program 342. Strategy ES – 5.3.1. Native Plants. Continue to emphasize the planting of native, drought tolerant, pest resistant, non–invasive, climate appropriate plants and ground covers, particularly for erosion control and to prevent disturbance of the natural terrain. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 97 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted343. Strategy ES – 5.3.2. Hillsides. Minimize lawn area in the hillsides.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 344. Hillside Wildlife Migration. Confine fencing on hillside property to the area around a building, rather than around an entire site, to allow for migration of wild animals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Development Services and Environmen- tal Services Funding Source(s)None Required 345. Recreation and Natural Vegetation. Limit recreation in natural areas to activi- ties compatible and appropriate with preserving natural vegetation, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and camping.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.5 Responsible Department(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement, Business Services and Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recreation & Youth Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 346. Recreation and Wildlife. Provide open space linkages within and between prop- erties for both recreation and wildlife activities, most specifically for the benefit of wildlife that is threatened, endangered or designated as species of special concern.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Environ- mental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 347. Strategy ES – 5.6.1. Creek and Water Course Identification. Require identi- fication of creeks, water courses and riparian areas on site plans and require that they be protected from adjacent development.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 98 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted348. Strategy ES – 5.6.2. Trail Easements. Consider requiring easements for trail linkages if analysis determines that they are needed.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 5.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Transportation; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Im- provement Funding Source(s)None Required MINERAL RESOURCES  349. Mineral Resource Areas. Cooperatively work with Santa Clara County to ensure that plans for restoration and mining operations at Lehigh Hanson and Stevens Creek quarries consider environmental impacts and mitigations. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – Environemtnal Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 350. Strategy ES – 6.1.1. Public Participation. Encourage Santa Clara County to engage with the affected neighborhoods when considering changes to restoration plans and mineral extraction activity. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Com- munity Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 351. Strategy ES – 6.1.2. Recreation in Depleted Mining Areas. Consider designat- ing abandoned quarries for passive recreation to enhance plant and wildlife habitat and rehabilitate the land.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; Rec- reation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 99 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedWATER  352. Natural Water Bodies and Drainage Systems. In public and private develop- ment use Low Impact Development (LID) principles to manage stormwater by mimicking natural hydrology, minimizing grading and protecting or restoring natural drainage systems. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.1 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvement Program and Environmental Pro- grams Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 353. Strategy ES – 7.1.1. Public and Private Development Plans. Continue to require topographical information; identification of creeks, streams and drainage areas; and grading plans with development proposals to ensure protection and efficient use of water resources. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 354. Reduction of Impervious Surfaces. Minimize stormwater runoff and erosion impacts resulting from development and use Low Impact Development (LID) designs to treat stormwater or recharge groundwater.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 355. Strategy ES – 7.2.1. Lot Coverage. Consider updating lot coverage requirements to include paved surfaces such as driveways and on–grade pervious patios to incentivize the construction of pervious surfaces.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.2 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Environmen- tal Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 100 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted356. Strategy ES – 7.2.2. Pervious Walkways and Driveways. Encourage the use of pervious materials for walkways and driveways. If used on public and quasi–pub- lic property, mobility and access for the disabled should take precedence.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.2 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Environmen- tal Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 357. Strategy ES – 7.2.3. Maximize Infiltration. Minimize impervious surface areas, and maximize on–site filtration and the use of on–site retention facilities.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 358. Pollution and Flow Impacts. Ensure that surface and groundwater quality im- pacts are reduced through development review and voluntary efforts.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 359. Strategy ES – 7.3.1. Development Review. Require LID designs such as vege- tated stormwater treatment systems and green infrastructure to mitigate pollutant loads and flows.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.3 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvement Program and Environmental Pro- grams Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 360. Strategy ES – 7.3.2. Creek Clean Up. Encourage volunteer organizations to help clean creek beds to reduce pollution and help return waterways to their natural state. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 101 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted361. Watershed Based Planning. Review long–term plans and development projects to ensure good stewardship of watersheds.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 362. Strategy ES – 7.4.1. Storm Drainage Master Plan. Develop and maintain a Storm Drainage Master Plan which identifies facilities needed to prevent “10– year” event street flooding and “100–year” event structure flooding and integrate green infrastructure to meet water quality protection needs in a cost effective manner. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 363. Strategy ES – 7.4.2. Watershed Management Plans. Work with other agencies to develop broader Watershed Management Plans to model and control the City’s hydrology.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 364. Strategy ES – 7.4.3. Development. Review development plans to ensure that projects are examined in the context of impacts on the entire watershed, in order to comply with the City’s non–point source Municipal Regional Permit.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 365. Groundwater Recharge Sites. Support the SCVWD efforts to find and develop groundwater recharge sites within Cupertino and provide public recreation where possible. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 102 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted366. Other Water Sources. Encourage the research of other water sources, including water reclamation.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 367. Industrial Water Recycling. Encourage industrial projects in cooperation with the Cupertino Sanitary District, to have long–term conservation measures, includ- ing recycling equipment for manufacturing and water supplies in the plant. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 368. Natural Water Courses. Retain and restore creek beds, riparian corridors, water- courses and associated vegetation in their natural state to protect wildlife habitat and recreation potential and assist in groundwater percolation. Encourage land acquisition or dedication of such areas. Implements Which Policy(ies) ES – 7.8 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Facilities and Community Events; City Manager – Sustain- ability Programs Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 369. Strategy ES – 7.8.1. Inter–Agency Coordination. Work with the SCVWD and other relevant regional agencies to enhance riparian corridors and provide ade- quate flood control by use of flow increase mitigation measures, such as hydromo- fication controls as established by the Municipal Regional Permit. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.8 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 370. Inter–Agency Coordination for Water Conservation. Continue to coordinate citywide water conservation and regional water supply problem solving efforts with the SCVWD, SJWC and CALWater.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.9 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 103 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted371. Strategy ES – 7.9.1. Water Conservation Measures. Implement water conserva- tion measures and encourage the implementation of voluntary water conservation measures from the City’s water retailers and SCVWD.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.9 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability, Community Develop- ment – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 372. Public Education Regarding Resource Conservation. Provide public informa- tion regarding resource conservation.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.10 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Public Affairs Funding Source(s)General Fund 373. Strategy ES – 7.10.1. Outreach. Continue to send educational information and notices to households and businesses with water prohibitions, water allocations and conservation tips. Continue to offer featured articles in the Cupertino Scene and Cupertino Courier. Consider providing Public Service Announcements on the City’s Channel and Cupertino Radio. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.10 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Public Affairs Funding Source(s)General Fund 374. Strategy ES – 7.10.2. Demonstration Gardens. Consider including water–wise demonstration gardens in some parks where feasible as they are re–landscaped or improved using drought tolerant native and non–invasive, and non–native plants.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.10 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Environmental Programs, Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund Page 104 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted375. Water Conservation and Demand Reduction Measures. Promote efficient use of water throughout the City in order to meet State and regional water use reduc- tion targets.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and Ser- vice Center; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 376. Strategy ES – 7.11.1. Urban Water Management Plan. Collaborate with water retailers serving the City in the preparation of their Urban Water Management Plan, including water conservation strategies and programs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs, Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)None Required 377. Strategy ES – 7.11.2. Water Conservation Standards. Comply with State water conservation standards by either adopting the State standards or alternate stan- dards that are equally efficient.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and Ser- vice Center; Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Funding Source(s)General Fund 378. Strategy ES – 7.11.3. Recycled Water System. Continue to work with water retailers to promote and expand the availability of recycled water in the City for public and private use. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required Page 105 Table ES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted379. Strategy ES – 7.11.4. Recycled Water in Projects. Encourage and promote the use of recycled water in public and private buildings, open space and streetscape planting.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Im- provement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Com- munity Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 380. Strategy ES – 7.11.5. On–site Recycled Water. Encourage on–site water recy- cling including rainwater harvesting and gray water use.  Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Development Services, Envi- ronmental Services, and Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community Services- Public Works – Park Improvement; City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning and Build- ing Funding Source(s)None Required 381. Strategy ES – 7.11.6. Water Conservation Programs. Benchmark and contin- ue to track the City’s public and private municipal water use to ensure ongoing accountability and as a means of informing prioritization of future agency water conservation projects. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Service Center, Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 382. Strategy ES – 7.11.7. Green Business Certification and Water Conservation. Continue to support the City’s Green Business Certification goals of long–term water conservation within City facilities, vegetated stormwater infiltration sys- tems, parks and medians, including installation of low–flow toilets and showers, parks, installation of automatic shut–off valves in lavatories and sinks and water efficient outdoor irrigation. Implements Which Policy(ies)ES – 7.11 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Environmental Services, Service Center, Capital Improvement Program, City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 106 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedREGIONAL COORDINATION  383. Regional Hazard Risk Reduction Planning. Coordinate with Santa Clara Coun- ty and local agencies to implement the Multi–Juridictional Local Hazard Mitiga- tion Plan (LHMP) for Santa Clara County. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.1 Responsible Department(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 384. Strategy HS – 1.1.1. Monitoring and Budgeting. Monitor and evaluate the success of the LHMP, including local strategies provided in Cupertino Annex (Section 11). Working with Santa Clara County, ensure that strategies are priori- tized and implemented through the CIP and provide adequate budget for on–going programs and department operations.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; City Manager – Sustain- ability Programs Funding Source(s)None Required 385. Strategy HS – 1.1.2. Mitigation Incorporation. Ensure that mitigation actions identified in the LHMP are being incorporated into upcoming City sponsored proj- ects, where appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; City Manager – Sustain- ability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 107 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted386. Strategy HS – 1.1.3. Hazard Mitigation Plan Amendments and Updates. Sup- port Santa Clara County in its role as the lead agency that prepares and updates the LHMP.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.1 Responsible Department(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; City Manager – Sustain- ability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 387. Sea Level Rise Protection. Ensure all areas in Cupertino are adequately protected for the anticipated effects of sea level rise.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; City Manag- er – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 388. Strategy HS – 1.2.1. Monitor Rising Sea Level. Regularly coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies on rising sea levels in the San Francisco Bay and major tributaries to determine if additional adaptation strategies should be implemented to address flooding hazards. This includes monitoring FEMA flood map updates to identify areas in the City susceptible to sea level rise, addressing changes to state and regional sea and Bay level rise estimates, and coordinating with adjacent municipalities on flood control improvements as appropriate. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)None 389. Strategy HS – 1.2.2. Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Provide to the public, as available, up–to–date Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that identify rising sea levels and changing flood conditions. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 108 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  390. Promote Emergency Preparedness. Distribute multi–hazard emergency pre- paredness information for all threats identified in the emergency plan. Information will be provided through Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, lectures and seminars on emergency preparedness, publication of monthly safety articles in the Cuper- tino Scene, posting of information on the Emergency Preparedness website and coordination of video and printed information at the library. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Santa Clara County – Emergency Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 391. Emergency Operations and Training. Ensure ongoing training of identified City staff on their functions/ responsibilities in the EOC and in disaster preparedness, first aid and CPR.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 392. Strategy HS – 2.2.1. Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Review options to provide functional and seismic upgrades to the EOC facility at City Hall or explore alternative locations for the EOC. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 393. Strategy HS – 2.2.2. Employee Training. Conduct regular exercises and partici- pate in regional exercises to ensure that employees are adequately trained.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 109 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted394. Volunteer Groups. Continue to encourage the ongoing use of volunteer groups to augment emergency services, and clearly define responsibilities during a local emergency.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 395. Strategy HS – 2.3.1. Cupertino Citizen Corps. Continue to support the Cu- pertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) programs to ensure the development of neighborhood based emergency preparedness throughout the City. Encourage ongoing cooperation with CERTs in other cities. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 396. Strategy HS – 2.3.2. Community Groups. Continue pre–disaster agreements with appropriate community groups to provide specified post–disaster assistance, through the Emergency Service Coordinator and with the advice of the City Attor- ney. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 397. Strategy HS – 2.3.3. American Red Cross. Continue to implement the American Red Cross agreements under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services during a disaster.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 110 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted398. Strategy HS – 2.3.4. Shelter Provisions. Continue the agreement with designated shelter sites to provide space for emergency supply containers.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 399. Strategy HS – 2.3.5. Amateur Radio Operators. Continue to support training and cooperation between the City and Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Ser- vice (CARES) to prepare for emergency communications needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 400. Emergency Public Information. Maintain an Emergency Public Information program to be used during emergency situations.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communications Funding Source(s)General Fund 401. Strategy HS – 2.4.1. Communication Methods. Use the local TV channel, Cupertino Alert System (CAS), the Internet and other communication methods to transmit information to the citizenry.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communications Funding Source(s)General Fund 402. Strategy HS – 2.4.2. Public Information Office. Activate the Public Information in coordination with the Sheriff and the Fire Department to provide accurate infor- mation to the public as needed.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communications Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 111 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted403. Disaster Medical Response. Continue to coordinate with the appropriate County agencies and local emergency clinics to ensure preparedness and provide disas- ter medical response. Coordinate with the CERT member throughout the City to ensure that they are prepared to provide emergency support and first aid at the neighborhood level. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 404. Strategy HS – 2.5.1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Develop a MOU with local emergency clinics. The County’s role and involvement in emer- gencies should be considered in development of the MOU.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 405. Military Facilities and Readiness. Consider the impact of development on neighboring military facilities and maintain military airspace to ensure military readiness. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 2.6 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund FIRE SAFETY  406. Regional Coordination. Coordinate wildland fire prevention efforts with adjacent jurisdictions. Encourage the County and the Midpeninsula Open Space District to implement measures to reduce fire hazards, including putting into effect the fire reduction policies of the County Public Safety Element, continuing efforts in fuel management, and considering the use of “green” fire break uses for open space lands. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 112 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted407. Early Project Review. Involve the Fire Department in the early design stage of all projects requiring public review to assure Fire Department input and modifica- tion as needed.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Planning; Santa Clara County Fire Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 408. Emergency Access. Ensure adequate emergency access is provided for all new hillside development.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire; Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)None Required 409. Strategy HS – 3.3.1. Roadway Design. Create an all–weather emergency road system to serve rural areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Santa Clara County Fire Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning; Funding Source(s)General Fund 410. Strategy HS – 3.3.2. Dead–End Street Access. Allow public use of private road- ways during an emergency for hillside subdivisions that have dead–end public streets longer than 1,000 feet or find a secondary means of access.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 411. Strategy HS – 3.3.3. Hillside Access Routes. Require new hillside development to have frequent grade breaks in access routes to ensure a timely response from fire personnel.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required Page 113 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted412. Strategy HS – 3.3.4. Hillside Road Upgrades. Require new hillside develop- ment to upgrade existing access roads to meet Fire Code and City standards.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.3 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 413. Private Residential Electronic Security Gates. Discourage the use of private residential electronic security gates that act as a barrier to emergency personnel.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.4 Reponsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 414. Strategy HS – 3.4.1. Location. Require a fence exception for electronic security gates in certain areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 415. Strategy HS – 3.4.2. Access to Gates. Where electronic security gates are al- lowed, require the installation of an approved key switch to be accessed by the Fire District.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building; Santa Clara County Fire Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 416. Commercial and Industrial Fire Protection Guidelines. Coordinate with the Fire Department to develop new guidelines for fire protection for commercial and industrial land uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.5 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Santa Clara County Fire Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 114 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted417. Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness. Promote fire prevention and emergency preparedness through city–initiated public education programs, the government television channel, the Internet, and the Cupertino Scene.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.6 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & EducationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communications Funding Source(s)General Fund 418. Multi–Story Buildings. Ensure that adequate fire protection is built into the design of multi–story buildings and require on–site fire suppression materials and equipment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.7 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire; Community Development – Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 419. Extension of Water Service. Encourage the water companies to extend water ser- vice into the hillside and canyon areas and encourage cooperation between water utility companies and the Fire Department in order to keep water systems in pace with growth and firefighting service needs. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 3.8 Responsible Department(s)Santa Clara County Fire Department; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required PUBLIC SAFETY  420. Neighborhood Awareness Programs. Continue to support the Neighborhood Watch Program and other similar programs intended to help neighborhoods pre- vent crime through social interaction. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Business & Community Services City Manager – Public Affairs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 115 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted421. Crime Prevention Through Building and Site Design. Consider appropriate design techniques to reduce crime and vandalism when designing public spaces and reviewing development proposals.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 4.2 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 422. Strategy HS – 4.2.1. Perimeter Roads for Parks. Encircle neighborhood parks with a public road to provide visual accessibility whenever possible.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 4.2 Responsible Department(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 423. Strategy HS – 4.2.2. Development Review. Continue to request County Sheriff review and comment on development applications for security and public safety measures. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)None Required 424. Fiscal Impacts. Recognize fiscal impacts to the County Sheriff and City of Cu- pertino when approving various land use mixes.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 4.3 Responsible Department(s) Community Development – Planning; and Com- munity DevelopmentCity Manager – Economic Development Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 116 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedGEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS  425. Seismic and Geologic Review Process. Evaluate new development proposals within mapped potential hazard zones using a formal seismic/geologic review pro- cess. Use Table HS – 3 of this Element to determine the level of review required. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 426. Strategy HS – 5.1.1. Geotechnical and Structural Analysis. Require any site with a slope exceeding 10% to reference the Landslide Hazard Potential Zone maps of the State of California for all required geotechnical and structural analy- sis. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 427. Strategy HS – 5.1.2. Residential Upgrades. Require that any residential facility, that is being increased more than 50% assessed value or physical size, conform to all provisions of the current building code throughout the entire structure. Owners of residential buildings with known structural defects, such as un–reinforced ga- rage openings, “soft first story” construction, unbolted foundations, or inadequate sheer walls are encouraged to take steps to remedy the problem and bring their buildings up to the current building code. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 428. Strategy HS – 5.1.3. Geologic Review. Continue to implement and update geo- logic review procedures for Geologic Reports required by the Municipal Code through the development review process.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 117 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted429. Public Education on Seismic Safety. Reinforce the existing public education programs to help residents minimize hazards resulting from earthquakes.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & EducationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communications Funding Source(s)General Fund 430. Strategy HS – 5.2.1. Covenant on Seismic Risk. Require developers to record a covenant to tell future residents in high–risk areas about the risk and inform them that more information is in City Hall records. This is in addition to the State requirement that information on the geological report is recorded on the face of subdivision maps. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development ServicesCommunity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)None Required 431. Strategy HS – 5.2.2. Emergency Preparedness. Publish and promote emergency preparedness activities and drills. Use the City social media, and the website to provide safety tips that may include identifying and correcting household hazards, knowing how and when to turn off utilities, helping family members protect them- selves during and after an earthquake, recommending neighborhood preparation activities, and advising residents to maintain an emergency supply kit containing first–aid supplies, food, drinking water and battery operated radios and flashlights.Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Public Affairs; Information Ser- vices – Communication Funding Source(s)General Fund 432. Strategy HS – 5.2.3. Neighborhood Response Groups. Encourage participa- tion in CERT training. Train neighborhood groups to care for themselves during disasters. Actively assist in neighborhood drills and safety exercises to increase participation and build community support. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 118 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted433. Strategy HS – 5.2.4. Dependent Populations. As part of community–wide efforts, actively cooperate with State agencies that oversee facilities for persons with disabilities and those with access and functional needs, to ensure that such facilities conform to all health and safety requirements, including emergency planning, training, exercises and employee education. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 434. Strategy HS – 5.2.5. Foreign Language Emergency Information. Obtain trans- lated emergency preparedness materials and make them available to appropriate foreign language populations.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education City Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund HAZARDOUS MATERIALS  435. Hazardous Materials Storage and Disposal. Require the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials to prevent leakage, potential explosions, fire or the release of harmful fumes. Maintain information channels to the residential and business communities about the illegality and danger of dumping hazardous material and waste in the storm drain system or in creeks. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; Santa Clara County Fire Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 436. Proximity of Residents to Hazardous Materials. Assess future residents’ exposure to hazardous materials when new residential development or sensitive populations are proposed in existing industrial and manufacturing areas. Do not allow residential development or sensitive populations if such hazardous condi- tions cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level of risk. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 119 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted437. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF). Ensure that projects meet Federal and State stan- dards for EMF emissions through development review.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 438. Educational Programs. Continue to encourage residents and businesses to use non– and less– hazardous products, especially less toxic pest control products, to slow the generation of new hazardous waste requiring disposal through the coun- ty–wide program. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and Ser- vice Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 439. Hazardous Waste Disposals. Continue to support and facilitate, for residences and businesses, a convenient opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 440. Strategy HS – 6.5.1. Partner on Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal. Continue to explore efficient, economical and convenient ways to offer House- hold Hazardous Waste collection for residents in partnership with the Solid Waste contractor or the County. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 441. Strategy HS – 6.5.2. Educational Materials. Publish educational materials about the program in the Cupertino Scene, City website, and brochures that are distrib- uted throughout the community. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 6.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs and Public Affairs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 120 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedFLOODING  442. Evacuation Map. Prepare and update periodically an evacuation map for the flood hazard areas and distribute it to the general public. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 443. Emergency Response to Dam Failure. Ensure that Cupertino is prepared to respond to a potential dam failure.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.2 Responsible Department(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recreation City Manager – Emergency Services; Public Works Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Recreation and Community Services – Business Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 444. Strategy HS – 7.2.1. Emergency and Evacuation Plan. Maintain and update a Stevens Creek Dam Failure Plan, including alert, warning and notification sys- tems and appropriate signage.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.2 Responsible Department(s) City Manager – Emergency Services Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Out- door Recreation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services, Recreation and Community Services – Business Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 445. Strategy HS – 7.2.2. Inter–agency Cooperation. Continue to coordinate dam– related evacuation plans and alert/notification systems with the City of Sunnyvale, the SCVWD and Santa Clara County to ensure that traffic management between the agencies facilities life safety. Also work with other neighboring cities to en- hance communication and coordination during a dam–related emergency. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.2 Responsible Department(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationCity Manager – Emergency Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 121 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted446. Existing Non–Residential Uses in the Flood Plain. Allow commercial and recreational uses that are now exclusively within the flood plan to remain in their present use or to be used for agriculture, provided it does not conflict with Feder- al, State and regional requirements. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 447. Construction in Flood Plains. Continue to implement land use, zoning and building code regulations limiting new construction in the already urbanized flood hazard areas recognized by the Federal Flood Insurance Administrator. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund 448. Strategy HS – 7.4.1. Dwellings in Flood Plains. Discourage new residential development in regulated flood plains. Regulate all types of redevelopment in natural flood plains. This includes discouraging fill materials and obstructions that may increase flood potential or modify the natural riparian corridors. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Plannning Funding Source(s)None Required 449. Strategy HS – 7.4.2. Description of Flood Zone Regulation. Continue to main- tain and update a map of potential flood hazard areas and a description of flood zone regulations on the City’s website. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) General Fund 450. Strategy HS – 7.4.3. National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 122 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted451. Hillside Grading. Restrict the extent and timing of hillside grading operations to April through October except as otherwise allowed by the City. Require per- formance bonds during the remaining time to guarantee the repair of any erosion damage. Require planting of graded slopes as soon as practical after grading is complete. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building and Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 452. Stability of Existing Water Storage Facilities. Assure the structural integrity of water storage facilities.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development ServicesCapital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund 453. Strategy HS – 7.6.1. Coordination with other Agencies. Work closely with the San Jose Water Company and owners of other water storage facilities to develop and implement a program to monitor the stability of all existing water storage facilities and related improvements, such as: distribution lines, connections and other system components. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 7.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development ServicesCapital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund NOISE  454. Land Use Decision Evaluation. Use the Land Use Compatibility for Communi- ty Noise Environments chart, the Future Noise Contour Map (see Figure D–1 in Appendix D) and the City Municipal Code to evaluate land use decisions. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 123 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted455. Building and Site Design. Minimize noise impacts through appropriate building and site design.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 456. Strategy HS – 8.2.1. Commercial Delivery Areas. Locate delivery areas for new commercial and industrial developments away from existing or planned homes.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 457. Strategy HS – 8.2.2. Noise Control Techniques. Require analysis and implemen- tation of techniques to control the effects of noise from industrial equipment and processes for projects new low–intensity residential uses. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 458. Strategy HS – 8.2.3. Sound Wall Requirements. Exercise discretion in requiring sound walls to be sure that all other measures of noise control have been explored and that the sound wall blends with the neighborhood. Sound walls should be designed and landscaped to fit into the environment. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 459. Construction and Maintenance Activities. Regulate construction and mainte- nance activities. Establish and enforce reasonable allowable periods of the day, during weekdays, weekends and holidays for construction activities. Require construction contractors to use the best available technology to minimize exces- sive noise and vibration from construction equipment such as pile drivers, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers.Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.3 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning and Building Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 124 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted460. Freeway Design and Neighborhood Noise. Ensure that roads and development along Highway 85 and Interstate 280 are designed and improved in a way that minimizes neighborhood noise.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund; General Fund 461. Neighborhoods. Review residents’ needs for convenience and safety and prior- itize them over the convenient movement of commute or through traffic where practical. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 462. Traffic Calming Solutions to Traffic Noise. Evaluate solutions to discourage through traffic in neighborhoods through enhanced paving and modified street design. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 463. Strategy HS – 8.6.1. Local Improvement. Modify street design to minimize noise impact to neighbors.  Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.6 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 464. Reduction of Noise from Trucking Operations. Work to carry out noise miti- gation measures to diminish noise along Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevards from the quarry and cement plant trucking operations. These measures include regulation of truck speed, the volume of truck activity, and trucking activity hours to avoid late evening and early morning. Alternatives to truck transport, specifical- ly rail, are strongly encouraged when feasible.Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Santa Clara County Sheriff Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 125 Table HS HEALTH AND SAFETY Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted465. Strategy HS – 8.7.1. Restrictions in the County’s Use Permit. Coordinate with the County to restrict the noise of trucks, their speed and noise levels along Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevards, to the extent allowed in the Use Permit. Ensure that restrictions are monitored and enforced by the County. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Santa Clara County Sheriff Funding Source(s)General Fund 466. Strategy HS – 8.7.2. Road Improvements to Reduce Truck Impacts. Consider road improvements such as medians, landscaping, noise attenuating asphalt, and other methods to reduce quarry truck impacts. Implements Which Policy(ies)HS – 8.7 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 126 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedCITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE  467. Infrastructure Planning. Upgrade and enhance the City’s infrastructure through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 468. Strategy INF – 1.1.1. Capital Improvement Program. Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies identified in Community Vision 2040.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager; Community Development – Plan- ning Funding Source(s)General Fund 469. Strategy INF – 1.1.2. Design Capacity. Ensure that public infrastructure is de- signed to meet planned needs and to avoid the need for future upsizing. Maintain a balance between meeting future growth needs and over–sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts to other goals. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Development Services and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Cupertino Sanitary District, Santa Clara County Fire Department Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants 470. Strategy INF – 1.1.3. Coordination. Require coordination of construction activ- ity between various providers, particularly in City facilities and rights–of–way, to ensure that the community is not unnecessarily inconvenienced. Require that providers maintain adequate space for all utilities when planning and constructing their infrastructure. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants Page 127 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted471. Maintenance. Ensure that existing facilities are maintained to meet the commui- ty’s needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund, Grants 472. Coordination. Coordinate with utility and service providers to ensure that their planning and operations meet the City’s service standards and future growth.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required 473. Funding. Explore various strategies and opportunities to fund existing and future infrastructure needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 474. Strategy INF – 1.4.1. Existing Infrastructure. Require developers to expand or upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity, or pay their fair share, as appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)None Required 475. Strategy INF – 1.4.2. Future Infrastructure Needs. For new infrastructure, re- quire new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improve- ments to accommodate growth without impacting service levels.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services, Transpor- tation and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)None Required Page 128 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted476. Strategy INF – 1.4.3. Economic Development. Prioritize funding of infrastruc- ture to stimulate economic development and job creation in order to increase opportunities for municipal revenue.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 1.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Capital Improvement Fund RIGHTS–OF–WAY  477. Maintenance. Maintain the City’s rights–of–way and traffic operations systems. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants 478. Multi–modal Systems. Ensure that City rights–of–way are planned for a variety of transportation alternatives including pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, as well as new technologies such as driverless cars, etc.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation, Service Center and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants 479. Green Streets. Explore the development of a “green streets” program to minimize stormwater runoff in City rights–of–way.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation, Environmental Programs and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants 480. Undergrounding Utilities. Explore undergrounding of utilities through providers, public projects, private development and agency funding programs and grants.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants Page 129 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted481. Strategy INF – 2.4.1. Public and Provider Generated Projects. Require under- grounding of all new infrastructure projects constructed by public agencies and providers. Work with providers to underground existing overhead lines. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants 482. Strategy INF – 2.4.2. Development. Require undergrounding of all utility lines in new developments and highly encourage undergrounding in remodels or rede- velopment of major projects. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund; Grants 483. Recycled Water Infrastructure. Plan for citywide access to recycled water and encourage its use.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability, Community Devel- opment – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 484. Strategy INF – 2.5.1. Availability. Expand the availability of a recycled water system through public infrastructure projects and development review.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program, Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 485. Strategy INF – 2.5.2. Use. Encourage private and public projects to incorporate the use of recycled water for landscaping and other uses.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Environmental Programs Funding Source(s) Page 130 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted486. Strategy INF – 2.5.3. City Facilities. Design and retrofit City buildings, facilities and landscaping to use recycled water, to the extent feasible.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund WATER  487. Coordination with Providers. Coordinate with water providers and agencies in their planning and infrastructure process to ensure that the City continues to have adequate supply for current needs and future growth. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and De- velopment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 488. Strategy INF – 3.1.1. Maintenance. Coordinate with providers to ensure that water and recycled water delivery systems are maintained in good condition.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and De- velopment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 489. Regional Coordination. Coordinate with State and regional agencies to ensure that policies and programs related to water provision and conservation meet City goals. Note: additional water conservation policies are discussed in detail in the Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element. Implements Which Policy(ies) INF – 3.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 131 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedSTORMWATER  490. Planning and Management. Create plans and operational policies to develop and maintain an effective and efficient stormwater system. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Sevice Center and Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 491. Strategy INF – 4.1.1. Management. Reduce the demand on storm drain capacity through implementation of programs that meet and even exceed on–site drainage requirements.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Envi- ronmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 492. Strategy INF – 4.1.2. Infrastructure. Develop a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City’s storm drain infrastructure that meets the current and future needs of the community. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 493. Strategy INF – 4.1.3. Maintenance. Ensure that City’s storm drain infrastructure is appropriately maintained to reduce flood hazards through implementation of best practices. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 494. Funding. Develop permanent sources of funding stormwater infrastructure con- struction and maintenance.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 132 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted495. Strategy INF – 4.2.1. Ongoing Operations. Review other funding strategies to pay for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the storm drain system per State and regional requirements. Note: additional policies that meet State and regional runoff reduction are described in the Environmental Resources and Sus- tainability Element. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund WASTEWATER  496. Infrastructure. Ensure that the infrastructure plans for Cupertino’s waste water system providers continue to meet the City’s current and future needs. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 497. Strategy INF – 5.1.1. Coordination. Coordination with the Cupertino Sanitary District on their Master Plan and the Sunnyvale Treatment Plant to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program to ensure adequate capacity for future development anticipated with General Plan buildout. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 498. Strategy INF – 5.1.2. Development. Require developers to pay their fair share of costs for, or in some cases construct, infrastructure upgrades to ensure that service levels are met. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s) 499. Demand. Look for ways to reduce demand on the City’s wastewater system through implementation of water conservation measures.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability; Community Devel- opment – Building Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 133 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedTELECOMMUNICATIONS  500. Telecommunications Master Plan. Maintain and update a Telecommunications Master Plan with regulations and guidelines for wireless and emerging technolo- gies. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Information ServicesPublic Works – Development Services; Community Development – Planning; Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Communi- ty Development – Planning; Funding Source(s)General Fund 501. Coordination. Coordinate with providers to improve access and delivery of ser- vices to businesses and homes.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Information Services; Public Works – Develop- ment Services; Community Development – Plan- ning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source General Fund 502. Strategy INF – 6.2.1. Facility Upgrades. When possible, require service provid- ers to upgrade existing facilities as part of permit or lease renewals. Encourage use of newer technologies that allow the facility components to be reduced in size or improve screening or camouflaging. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services; Communi- ty Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 503. Strategy INF – 6.2.2. Improved Access. Work with providers to expand service to areas that are not served by telecommunications technologies.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Information Services – Communications; Public Works – Development Services; Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 134 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted504. Strategy INF – 6.2.3. City Facilities. Encourage leasing of City sites to expand access to telecommunications services. Develop standards for the incorporation of telecommunications systems and public use.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Information Services; Public Works – Develop- ment Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 505. Strategy INF – 6.2.4. Agency and Private Facilities. Encourage the installation of communications infrastructure in facilities owned by other public agencies and private development. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Information Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 506. Strategy INF – 6.2.5. Communications Infrastructure. Support the extension and access to telecommunications infrastructure such as fiber optic cables.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Information Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 507. Emerging Technologies. Encourage new and innovative technologies and partner with providers to provide the community with accesss to these services.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.3 Responsible Department(s)Information Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 508. Strategy INF – 6.3.1. Strategic Technology Plan. Create and update a Strategic Technology Plan for the City to improve service efficiency.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 6.3 Responsible Department(s)Information Services – Information Technology Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 135 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedSOLID WASTE  509. Providers. Coordinate with solid waste system providers to utilize the latest technology and best practices to encourage waste reduction and meet, and even, exceed State targets. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 510. Facilities. Ensure that public and private developments build new and on–site fa- cilities and/or retrofit existing on–site facilities to meet the City’s waste diversion requirements. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 511. Operations. Encourage public agencies and private property owners to design their operations to exceed regulatory waste diversion requirements.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 512. Strategy INF – 7.3.1. City Facilities and Events. Design new City facilities and retrofit existing facilities and event venues with recycling and trash collection bins to facilitate easy disposal of recyclable and compostable waste by staff and the public. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and Cap- ital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 513. Product Stewardship. Per the City’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, support statewide and regional EPR initiatives and legislation to reduce waste and toxins in products, processes and packaging. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 7.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 136 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedREDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE  514. Reducing Waste. Meet or exceed Federal, State and regional requirements for solid waste diversion through implementation of programs. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 515. Strategy INF – 8.1.1. Outreach. Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction through partnerships with schools, institutions, businesses and homes. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 516. Strategy INF – 8.1.2. Hazardous Waste. Work with providers and businesses to provide convenient hazardous and e–waste facilities for the community.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 517. Strategy INF – 8.1.3. Preferential Purchasing. Maintain and update a City pref- erential purchasing policy to products that reduce packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, toxic contaminants and are reusable.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and City Manager – Sustainability Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 518. Strategy INF – 8.1.4. Reuse. Encourage reuse of materials and reusable products. Develop a program for reuse of materials and reusable products in City facilities and outreach programs for community–wide participation by promoting commu- nity–wide garage sales and online venues. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 137 Table INF INFRASTRUCTURE Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted519. Strategy INF – 8.1.5. Collaboration. Collaborate with agencies and large busi- nesses or projects to enhance opportunities for community–wide recycling, reuse and reduction programs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 520. Strategy INF – 8.1.6. Construction Waste. Encourage recycling and reuse of building materials during demolition and construction of City, agency and private projects. Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Community Development – Building; City Man- ager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund 521. Strategy INF – 8.1.7. Recycled Materials. Encourage the use of recycled materi- als and sustainably harvested materials in City, agency and private projects.  Implements Which Policy(ies)INF – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Environmental Programs and Cap- ital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 138 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted522. Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Prepare a citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan that outlines policies and strategies to plan for the communities open space and recreational needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement Business Services; Public Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Com- munity Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 523. Strategy RPC – 1.1.1. Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. Prepare a master plan for the park and open space corridor along Stevens Creek including McClel- lan Ranch, McClellan Ranch West, Blackberry Farm, the Blackberry Farm golf course, Stocklmeir and Blesch properties and the Nathan Hall Tank House area.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement Business Services; Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramPark Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund 524. Strategy RPC – 1.1.2. Civic Center Master Plan. Prepare a master plan that addresses the needs of the elements in the Civic Center area including City Hall, Community Hall, Library Field, Library programming, function and meeting space and community gathering space and parking needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Park Im- provement Business Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 525. Parkland Standards. Continue to implement a parkland acquisition and imple- mentation program that provides a minimum of three acres per 1,000 residents.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund; Developer Fees Page 139 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted526. Strategy INF – 1.2.1. Park Size. Require target for parks based on function and activity supported as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. While the preferred size for most neighborhood parks is about 3.5 acres for flexibility of use, smaller size parks may be considered based on opportunities and circumstances.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement Business Services; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park Improve- ment Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Communi- ty Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 527. Strategy RPC – 1.2.2. Amend Parkland Standard. Explore increasing the park- land standard to five acres per 1,000 residents as part of the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services Public Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Communi- ty Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 528. Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies identified in the Community Vision 2040, establishing a criteria for ranking CIP proposals for the highest and best selection of community projects.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 1.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement, Business & Community Services and Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recreation; Public Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 140 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted529. Parkland Acquisition. The City’s parkland acquisition strategy should be based upon three broad objectives: • Distributing parks equitably throughout the City; • Connecting and providing access by providing paths, improved pedestrian and bike connectivity and signage; and • Obtaining creek lands and restoring creek and other natural open space areas, including strips of land adjacent to creeks that may be utilized in creating buffer areas, trails and trail amenities.Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services Public Works – Park Improvement, ; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund; Developer Fees 530. Strategy RPC – 2.1.1. Dedication of Parkland. New developments, in areas where parkland deficiencies have been identified, should be required to dedicate parkland rather than paying in–lieu fees.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 531. Strategy RPC – 2.1.2. Public Use of School Sites. Zone all public school sites for public use to allow for the public to use sites, when not in use by schools, through shared arrangements.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 532. Strategy RPC – 2.1.3. Acquisition of Surplus Properties. Explore acquisition of surplus school and agency properties for parkland. Take advantage of the Naylor Act to purchase surplus school sites.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and ; Rec- reation and Community Services – Park Improve- ment Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; City Manager; Community Development – Plan- ning Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 141 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted533. Private Open Space and Recreation Facilities. Encourage the continued ex- istence and profitability of private open space and recreation facilities through incentives and development controls.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 534. Strategy RPC – 2.2.1. Existing Facilities. Encourage the continued existence of private recreational facilities through land use zoning and incentives.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 535. Strategy RPC – 2.2.2. New Facilities. • Require major developments to incorporate private open space and recreational facilities, and seek their cooperation in making the spaces publicly accessible. • Where feasible, ensure park space is publicly accessible (as opposed to private space). • Encourage active areas to serve community needs. However, a combination of active and passive areas can be provided based on the setting. • Integrate park facilities into the surroundings. • If public parkland is not dedicated, require park fees based on a formula that considers the extent to which the publicly–accessible facilities meet community need.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.2 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 142 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted536. Parkland Distribution. Strive for an equitable distribution of parks and recre- ational facilities through the City. Park acquisition should be based on the follow- ing priority list. Accessibility to parks should be a component of the acquisition plan. • High Priority: Parks in neighborhoods or areas that have few or no park and recreational areas. • Medium Priority: Parks in neighborhoods that have other agency facilities such school fields and districts facilities, but no City parks. • Low Priority: Neighborhoods and areas that have park and recreational areas which may be slightly less than the adopted City’s parkland standard. • Private Development: Consider pocket parks in new and renovated projects to provide opportunities for publicly–accessible park areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund 537. Connectivity and Access. Ensure that each home is within a half–mile walk of a neighborhood park or community park with neighborhood facilites; ensure that walking and biking routes are reasonably free of physical barriers, including streets with heavy traffic; provide pedestrian links between parks, wherever possi- ble; and provide adequate directional and site signage to identify public parks.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services, Transpor- tation and Capital Improvement Program; Com- munity Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund 538. Strategy RPC – 2.4.1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning. Implement recommen- dations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans to link employment and special areas, and neighborhood to services including parks, schools and neighborhood shop- ping.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund; Capital Improvement Fund Page 143 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted539. Strategy RPC – 2.4.2. Signage. Adopt and maintain a master signage plan for all public parks to ensure adequate and consistent signage is provided to identify public recreational areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.4 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund; Capital Improvement Fund 540. Range of Park Activities. Provide parks and recreational facilities for a variety of recreational activities.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Park Improvement; Recreation and Community Services – Park Improvement and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationBusiness Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 541. Strategy RPC – 2.5.1. Special Needs. Extend recreational opportunities for spe- cial needs groups (senior, disabled, visually–challenged, etc.) by making improve- ments to existing facilities and trails.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Business Services; Recreation & Education; Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recreation; Business & Community Services and Public Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund 542. Strategy RPC – 2.5.2. Recreational Facilities. Explore the possibility of provid- ing additional access to existing facilities such as gymnasiums, swimming pools and tennis courts.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Business & Community Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationFitness; Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High School Districts Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 144 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted543. Strategy INF – 2.5.3. Community Gardens. Encourage community gardens, which provide a more livable environment by controlling physical factors such as temperature, noise and pollution.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 2.5 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recreation & Youth Develop- ment and Public Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Progams Funding Source(s)General Fund 544. Preservation of Natural Areas. Design parks to utilize natural features and the topography of the site in order to protect natural features and keep maintenance costs low.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Parks Improvement and Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Park Im- provement; City Manager – Sustainability Prog- ams Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 545. Strategy RPC – 3.1.1. Native Planting. Maximize the use of native plants and drought–tolerant planting.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Work – Capital Improvement Program, and Service Center; Recreation and Community Services – and Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 546. Strategy RPC – 3.1.2. Natural Habitat. Where possible, restore and provide access to creeks and riparian habitat.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Recreation and Community Services – and Park Improvement Supporting Depart- ment(s)/Partner(s) Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund Page 145 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted547. Strategy RPC – 3.1.3. Nature Play Areas. Where appropriate, consider estab- lishing Nature Play Areas in lieu of the more conventional play equipment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 3.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program; Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 548. Recreational Intensity. Design parks appropriate to address the facility and rec- reational programming required by each special area and neighborhood based on current and future plans for the areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 4.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Business Services; Public Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund 549. Park Safety. Design parks to enhance public safety by providing visibility to the street and access for public safety responders.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 4.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Santa Clara County Sheriff Funding Source(s)General Fund TRAILS  550. Open Space and Trail Linkages. Dedicate or acquire open space land along creeks and utility through regional cooperation, grants and private development review. Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Community Development – Planning Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)General Fund/Grants Page 146 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted551. Strategy RPC – 5.1.1. Pedestrian and Bike Planning. Implement recommenda- tions in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that link trails and open space to neigh- borhoods and special areas.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)City Manager – Sustainability Programs Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund/Grants 552. Strategy INF – 5.1.2. Trail Projects. Implement trail projects described in this Element; evaluate any safety, security and privacy impacts and mitigations associ- ated with trail development; and work with affected neighbors in locating trails to ensure that their concerns are appropriately addressed.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community ServicesPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund/Grants 553. Strategy INF – 5.1.3. Dedicated Trail Easements. Require dedication or ease- ments for trails, as well as their implementation, as part of the development review process, where appropriate.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Development Services and Trans- portation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Business Services; Public Works – Park Improvement; Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund; Developer fees 554. Strategy INF – 5.1.4. Joint Use Agreement. Establish a Joint Use Agreement with the SCVWD that enhances the implementation of a trail program which increases the use of, and sets standards and measures for, creek trails.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationPublic Works – Cap- ital Improvement Program and Transportation Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Public Works – Development Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 147 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted555. Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths. Develop a citywide network of pedestrian and bi- cycle pathways to connect employment center, shopping areas and neighborhoods to services including parks, schools, libraries and neighborhood centers.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 5.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Transportation and Capital Im- provement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Rec- reation and Community Services – Business Services; Public Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund/Grants RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES  556. Diverse Programs. Ensure that the City continues to offer a wide range of pro- grams to serve diverse populations of all ages and abilities. Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 6.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & EducationBusiness Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 557. Partnerships. Enhance the City’s recreational programs and library service through partnerships with other agencies and non–profit organizations. Maintain and strengthen existing agreements with agencies and non–profit organizations, including the Library District, to ensure progressive excellence in the facilities, programs, and services provided to the diverse and growing Cupertino population. Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 6.2 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & EducationBusiness Services; City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 558. Art and Culture. Utilize parks as locations of art and culture and to educate the community about the City’s history, and explore the potential to use art in facili- ties and utilities when located in parks.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 6.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Development Services; Recreation and Communi- ty Services – Business Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Community Development – Planning Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 148 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompleted559. Library Service. Encourage the library to continue to improve service levels by incorporating new technology and expanding the library collections and services.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 6.4 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education; City Manager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s)Administrative Services Funding Source(s)General Fund 560. Sustainable Design. Ensure that City facilities are sustainably designed to mini- mize impacts on the environment.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 7.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Rec- reation and Community Services – Business Services Recreation & Education and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationPublic Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 561. Flexibility. Design facilities to be flexible to address changing community needs.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 7.2 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education and Sports, Safety & Outdoor Recre- ationBusiness Services Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund 562. Maintenance. Design facilities to reduce maintenance, and ensure that facilities are maintained and upgraded adequately.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 7.3 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Service Center; Recreation and Community Services – Recreation & Education and Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationBusiness Services; Public Works – Park Improvement Funding Source(s)Capital Improvement Fund Page 149 Table RPC RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Implementation Programs 2016–20182019–20212022–2040AnnualOngoingCompletedCOMMUNITY SERVICES  563. School Districts. Partner with school districts to allow community use of their sports fields and facilities. Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center; Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationBusiness Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 564. Strategy INF – 8.1.1. Shared Facilities. Maintain and enhance arrangements with schools for the use of sports fields, theaters, meeting spaces and other facili- ties through maintenance agreements and other partnerships.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationBusiness Services; Public Works – Service Center Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Capital Improvement Program Funding Source(s)General Fund 565. Strategy INF – 8.1.2. School Expansion. Encourage schools to meet their expan- sion needs without reducing the size of their sports fields.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Public Works – Service Center; Recreation and Community Services – Sports, Safety & Outdoor RecreationBusiness Services Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Funding Source(s)General Fund 566. Strategy INF – 8.1.3. School Facility Needs. Collaborate with schools on their facility needs through sharing of development information and partnerships through major development projects.  Implements Which Policy(ies)RPC – 8.1 Responsible Department(s)Community Development – Planning; City Man- ager Supporting Department(s)/ Partner(s) Public Works – Development Services; Recreation and Community Services – Business Services Funding Source(s)General Fund Page 150 This page intentionally left blank.