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Presentations CC 11-5-19 Toyokawa Sister City Delegation Presentations Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities, Inc. Alysa Sakkas Toyokawa, Japan • Established 12/19/78 • Toyokawa’s mayor initiated relationship – Similar size, demographics (Toyokawa now larger) • Closest major city is Nagoya • Varied industry – Toyota is a major employer 1983 Mayors Gatto & Yamamoto planting Cherry Blossom Tree in Memorial Park Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities, Inc. • 1978 - sister city established • Committee of ~40 primarily Cupertino residents – CUSD attendance area, Executive Board of 7 members • Major Programs: 1. Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2. Annual Student Exchange for 7-8th graders in CUSD CUSD employees as chaperones 3. Adult Cultural Exchange Every 5 years 2018 trip lead by Mayor Paul • Known for… – Inari temple, Inarizushi – Handheld fireworks • Fun facts – 200 Cherry blossom trees in Memorial park were gift from Toyokawa – Longest running student exchange – Toyokawa 2nd generation delegates – Two Toyokawa delegates have returned as chaperones – Former delegate attends De Anza Toyokawa, Japan 1983 2015 Mascot - Inarin Learn more… • For more information about cherry blossom festival www.cupertinocherryblossomfestival.org • Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CupertinoToyokawa • Tweet us:@Cupertino_CBF • KMTV “The Better Part” show on Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival • Video sample of festival (link on websites) https://youtu.be/ZM-sOjVTiWs Hosting Activities Anish Lakkapragada, 2019 student delegate 2019 student delegation at Cherry Blossom Festival What happened when the Toyokawa Delegates were hosted? ● Fun social gatherings with the whole delegation ● Group tours to places like Pizza my Heart, Kennedy Middle School, Golden Gate Bridge. ● Two, full days to spend with the Cupertino delegates What were those two days like? ● Apple Visitor Center ● Facebook & Google Headquarters ● Great America ● In-n-out and McDonalds ● Malls and Stores ● Beaches cc 11-5-19 Item #7 Carmen Road Bridge Feasibility Study Presentation Feasibility Study November 5, 2019 Carmen Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Grade separated structure for bicyclists and pedestrians spanning Stevens Creek Boulevard at Carmen Road. Project, if authorized & completed, would provide separated crossing of Stevens Creek Boulevard for access to schools, neighborhoods and parks. No request is being made to proceed with design or construction. Carmen Bridge Study Location Carmen Bridge Study Location: Study Concepts Steel Tied Arch Steel Girder Two public meetings held, 1/24/19 and 5/29/19 Open house format, with opening presentation and display boards 28 attendees at 1st meeting, 47 at 2nd Comment cards provided for all attendees Six structure types evaluated Steel girder, steel Pratt truss, steel Howe truss, steel tied arch, steel inclined arch, clear span girder Only clear span girder infeasible Costs range from $1.25M to $2M All alternatives have some utility impacts and private property encroachment Property encroachment Primary comments heard (Cons): Safety and security for adjacent properties Aesthetics Cost Unnecessary, can use existing crossings Primary comments heard (Pros): Supports a safer route for children Would help open up neighborhood Would help reduce vehicle traffic Staff Recommendation: Adopt resolution 19-XXX to accept the September 30, 2019 Carmen Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Feasibility Study Report cc 11-5-19 Item #9 Tobacco Policies Presentation Preventing Youth Access to Tobacco November 5, 2019 Background ●Council study session held 8/6/19 ●Staff conducted extensive outreach ●Returning with proposed ordinance Background ●Tobacco remains the #1 preventable cause of death & disease ●SCC Healthy Cities recommends evidence-based tobacco control policies ●City received grant and technical assistance from County Tobacco Use ●1 in 8 deaths in SCC due to smoking ●1 in 10 SCC youth use tobacco, including e-cigarettes ●Epidemic of e-cigarette use: ●78% increase in high school use ●1 in 3 SCC teens report trying e- cigarettes Proposed Ordinance ●Requires a permit to sell tobacco products ●Prohibits sale of flavored tobacco ●No new tobacco retailers within 1,000 ft from schools and 500 ft from existing retailers ●No tobacco sales in pharmacies Flavored Tobacco ●80% of kids who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product ●Youth believe that flavored products are safer and less addictive than non-flavored varieties Flavored Tobacco Products Flavored Tobacco Products Comprehensive Flavor Ban ●Includes menthol cigarettes ●Applies to all tobacco retailers in the City ●35 local laws including 4 in SCC: Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Saratoga, County Limit Tobacco Retailer Locations ●Tobacco retailer density associated with increased youth smoking rates ●Proposed Ordinance: no new tobacco retailers… ●Within 1,000 feet of schools ●Within 500 feet of other retailers Limit Tobacco Retailer Locations No Tobacco Sales in Pharmacies Additional Requirements ●Requires retailers to check ID for those appearing under age 30 ●Limits signage on clear windows/doors to 15% ●Prohibits tobacco sales from vending machines (already part of Muni Code but removes exemption for ABC license holders) ●Prohibits mobile tobacco sales or sales at temporary events Tobacco Retailer Permit ●Retailers would be required to obtain local permit to sell tobacco ●Estimated $425 fee to cover administration and enforcement ●Permit could be suspended for violation of tobacco control laws Reasons for Local Permit ●State law: insufficient penalties and enforcement ●In 2019: 43% of Cupertino retailers illegally sold tobacco to minors (10 of 23 retailers) ●Data shows illegal sales to minors reduced significantly with local tobacco permit Proposed Penalties ●1st violation: ●Up to 30 day suspension ●$100 fine ●2nd violation: ●Up to 90 day suspension ●$200 fine ●3rd violation: ●Up to 1 year suspension ●$500 fine Implementation & Enforcement ●If the proposed ordinance is adopted, the County will: ●Administer permits ●Conduct compliance checks and decoy operations Timing ●If ordinance adopted: ●City manager will negotiate MOU with County ●Ordinance requirements to become operative July 1, 2020 ●Gives retailers time to sell down inventory, apply for permit Outreach ●Online survey: 9/6/19 –10/12/19 ●639 responses, including 464 identifying as residents Survey Results 89.5%94.8% 88.3%85.1% 92.5% 8.3%4.2%6.3%6.6%4.1%2.2%0.9%5.5%8.3%3.4% PROHIBIT SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PROHIBIT NEW TOBACCO STORES NEAR SCHOOLS REGULATE DISTANCE BETWEEN TOBACCO STORES BAN TOBACCO SALES IN PHARMACIES REQUIRE LOCAL LICENSE TO SELL TOBACCCO SURVEY RESULTS Support Oppose Not Sure Additional Outreach ●Citywide mailer ●2 community meetings ●2 parent education nights ●Teen Commission (supported w/ 1,500 ft buffer from schools) ●Public Safety Commission (supported w/ one abstention) ●Attended local events: Fall Festival, Bike Fest, Public Safety Forum, Farmer’s Market Outreach to Businesses ●Letter to all tobacco retailers ●Personal visits to all tobacco retailers ●All retailers invited to business forum ●Presentation to Chamber of Commerce LAC ●Presentation at Women in Business Luncheon Schools ●FUHSD resolution urging the City to: ●Prohibit flavored tobacco ●Reduce retailer density, especially near schools ●Schools are educating parents and students on e-cigarettes and vaping ●Discipline handled case-by-case Recommended Action ●Conduct first reading of ordinance ●Authorize City Manager to negotiate MOU with Santa Clara County ●Find that the proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA Questions? cc 11-5-19 Item # 10 Canyon View GP A Authorization Presentation November 5, 2019 General Plan Amendment Authorization November 5, 2019 Item #10 WE ARE HERE Project Description Subdivide three hillside lots into 25 residential lots •29 units •Includes six BMR Townhomes on two lots Project Location and Surrounding Uses ●~ 86.11 acres ●Linda Vista Park and Deep Cliff to north ●Single-family homes to the east and south ●Vacant parcel to the west General Plan Goals Achieved: Site and Architectural Design ●Architectural details not provided ●Development near and on ridgeline ●Large area left undeveloped (86%) – former quarry (environmental concerns unknown) ●Number of tree removals unknown ●Development on riparian corridor ●New hillside land use designation ●New trail linkages General Plan Goals Achieved: Site and Architectural Design ●Requirement: ●Four affordable homes on four lots ●Proposed: ●Six affordable units on two lots ●Triplex/Townhomes General Plan Goals Achieved: Provision of Affordable Housing ●Net Fiscal Impacts ●$71,0000 positive annual impact ●Environmental Sustainability ●Required to meet LEED Silver General Plan Goals Achieved: ●Existing other Hillside designations allow up to 17 units. ●New Hillside Land Use Designation to allow 29 units by amending: ●Policy LU-12.12 ●Appendix A & F ●General Plan Land Use Map GPA Requested Voluntary Community Amenities ●Public Open Space -trail ●Six affordable housing units in two triplexes Public Noticing and Outreach Noticing,Site Signage Agenda Postcard mailed to all postal customers in Cupertino (at least 10 days prior to meeting) Site signage on subject property (at least 10 days prior to meeting) Posted on the City's official notice bulletin board (at least five days prior to the hearing) Posted on the City of Cupertino’s Web site (at least five days prior to the hearing) Other considerations ●Staff Time and Resources ●Environmental Impact WE ARE HERE