HC 12-14-2023 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
10300 Torre Avenue, City Hall, Conference Room C
Thursday, December 14, 2023
9:00 AM
Special Meeting
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Housing Commission is hereby
called for Thursday, December 14, 2023, commencing at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall, 10300 Torre
Avenue, Conference Room C, Cupertino, California 95014. Said special meeting shall be for
the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading,
“Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approve the September 14 Housing Commission special meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the September 14 Housing Commission special
meeting minutes
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and 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
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
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Housing Commission Agenda December 14, 2023
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Discuss City Council Work Program Items for 2024
Recommended Action: Recommend City Council work program items for 2024
Staff Report
A - FY 23-25 Adopted City Work Program
B - Items Not Included in FY 23-25 City Work Program
C - Submission Form
3.Subject: 2024 Housing Commission Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action: Establish the Housing Commission meeting schedule for 2024.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
4.Subject: Informational presentation on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Notice of Funding
Availability (NOFA) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Recommended Action: Receive informational presentation.
Informational Report
A - FY 2024-25 NOFA RFP
5.Subject: Informational presentation on the proposed Below Market Rate (BMR)
Ownership Resale Fee
Recommended Action: Receive informational presentation.
Informational Report
6.Subject: Updates on Housing Commissioner Vacancies & Mayor's Meeting Attendance
A - Amended 2024 Local Appointments List and Notice of Vacancies
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
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Housing Commission Agenda December 14, 2023
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
Members of the public are entitled to address the members 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
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment .
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
23-12833 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Approve the September 14 Housing Commission special meeting minutes
Approve the September 14 Housing Commission special meeting minutes
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE HOUSING COMMISSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tatachari opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members present: Govind Tatachari, Chair
Tessa Parish, Vice Chair
Sue Bose, Commissioner (arrived at 9:04 a.m.)
Angan Das, Commissioner
Commissioners Members absent: Connie Cunningham, Commissioner
Staff present: Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development
Alec Vybiral, Assistant Housing Planner
Jon de Ridder, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve the May 11 Housing Commission special meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the March 11 Housing Commission special meeting minutes
Commissioner Bose moved and Commissioner Das seconded to approve the minutes.
AYES: Tatachari, Bose, Das
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Parish
ABSENT: Cunningham
VOTE: 3-0-1-1
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa Warren expressed disappointment that remote participation for the public was no longer available.
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Commissioner Das asked for clarification to which commissions had remote participation available. Alec
Vybiral, Assistant Housing Planner, confirmed that only City Council and Planning Commission were
available.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Subject: Informational presentation on the Program Year (PY) 2022 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Recommended Action: Conduct Public Hearing; and
1. Receive informational presentation
Assistant Housing Planner Vybiral provided a presentation on the Program Year 2022 CDBG and
CAPER and clarified questions the commissioners and public had concerning the report, distribution of
funds and accomplishments of the previous year.
Commissioner Bose asked for clarification as to how many homes were helped in the Rebuilding
Together program. Assistant Housing Planner Vybiral responded four.
Commissioner Das asked for clarification as to how the CDBG public services were tracked. Assistant
Housing Planner Vybiral responded that expense reports were provided to and reviewed by staff.
Vice Chair Parish asked for clarification of the budgeted administration costs. Housing Planner Vybiral
responded that the percentage costs are set by HUD and align with their regulations.
Lisa Warren asked for clarification as to how the use of funds was determined for programs and why
only a portion of the funds available was used. Housing Planner Vybiral responded that HUD has
restrictions on percentages for allocation of funds. He stated that each year eligible non-profits are
solicited to apply for funding and the city does its best to fulfill requests with available funds.
Commissioner Bose moved to receive the presentation. Vice Chair Parish seconded.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. Subject: Substantial Amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2023-24 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Recommended Action: Conduct Public Hearing; and
1. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Assistant Housing Planner Vybiral provided a presentation on the Substantial Amendment to the PY
2023-24 CDBG Annual Action Plan and its intent to use unallocated HUD funds to upgrade the fire
alarm system at the Senior Center. He clarified questions from commissioners and the public.
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Commissioner Das asked for clarification as to how this project was identified as opposed to other
possible projects. Housing Planner Vybiral responded that a facility condition assessment was
submitted, and the fire alarm was determined to be the highest priority due to the current system
approaching the end of its useful life.
Commissioner Bose asked for clarification on the cost of the project. Housing Planner Vybiral responded
that the size of the facility and scope of the logistics determined the estimated cost.
Vice Chair Parish asked for clarification if this was a projected cost. Housing Planner Vybiral responded
it was based on a construction management firm facility condition assessment. He stated that once the
project was approved it would be sent out for formal bid.
Chair Tatachari asked for clarification on guidelines for a warranty on the system once in place. Housing
Planner Vybiral responded he did not have that information but would look into it.
Commissioner Das asked for clarification on the timeline for completion of the upgrade. Housing
Planner Vybiral responded that once all administrative tasks are complete, the project implementation is
estimated to be two months.
Lisa Warren expressed concern that project costs might be underestimated due to recent increases in
construction and operation costs.
Commissioner Das asked for clarification as to what happens if a contractor over or under prices the
project. Housing Planner Vybiral responded that unused funds would be returned and reallocated to a
future project. He stated that if costs run over, the Department of Public Works will have to go into their
budget and then submit to City Council for approval.
Chair Tatachari asked for clarification if the thirty-day notice to the public had been done. Housing
Planner Vybiral responded that it had and no comments were received.
Vice Chair Parish moved to approve the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2023-24 CDBG Annual
Action Plan. Commissioner Bose seconded.
AYES: Tatachari, Parish, Bose, Das
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cunningham
VOTE: 4-0-0-1
Commissioner Das left the meeting at 9:52 a.m.
STAFF UPDATES AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Alec Vybiral, Assistant Housing Planner did not have anything to report.
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Commission Updates:
• Chair Tatachari attended September Mayor’s Commissioners meeting and provided updates on
new format changes going forward.
• Vice Chair Parish confirmed she will attend the November Mayor’s Commissioners meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
• Future Agenda Items:
o The Housing Element, contributing to the Housing Policies (Parish/Tatachari)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled Housing Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
/s/Jon de Ridder___
Jon de Ridder
Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
23-12844 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 2.
Subject: Discuss City Council Work Program Items for 2024
Recommend City Council work program items for 2024
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HOUSING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: December 14, 2023
Subject
Discuss City Council Work Program Items for 2024
Recommended Action
Recommend City Council Work Program Items for 2024
Reasons for Recommendation
On April 4, 2023, the City Council approved the FY 2023-2025 City Work Program, which
included a total of 24 projects. Due to budget constraints, the City Council approved
funding for 15 of the 24 projects for FY 2023-2024, while the remaining nine were placed
on hold. Attachment A includes details on the adopted 24 projects.
The City Council will be reevaluating all City Work Program items in early Spring 2024.
Staff is requesting that all Commissions review existing work program items and propose
up to three items for Council to consider. These items can be from the nine items that are
currently on hold, listed in Attachment A. They can also be from the other items that were
not selected during the prioritization process, listed in Attachment B. Commissions can
also vote to propose new items as long as they fit the following criteria:
Timelines are finite in nature, with an expectation of completion within the next 1-
2 fiscal years.
Items are not duplicated in other efforts/programs like Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects, General Plan, Climate Action Plan, etc.
Items are not part of general City operations.
Items fit into at least one of the five Council approved Goals (Public Engagement
and Transparency, Transportation, Housing, Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy,
Quality of Life).
Items fit within the Commission’s scope outlined in the Cupertino Municipal
Code.
All proposals must be submitted using Attachment C. These proposals will be
consolidated and submitted for Council consideration in early spring.
Sustainability Impact
No impact.
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Fiscal Impact
Commissioners should keep the City’s budget in mind when proposing new items for
Council consideration.
California Environmental Quality Act
Not Applicable
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Prepared by: Astrid Robles, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed by: Tina Kapoor, Deputy City Manager
Attachments:
A – FY 23-25 Adopted City Work Program
B – Items not included in FY 23-25 City Work Program
C – Submission Form
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FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 1
On April 4, 2023, the City Council approved the FY 2023-2025 City Work Program, which included a total of 24 projects. As part of the City’s
budget reduction strategy, the City Council approved funding for 15 of the 24 projects for FY 2023-2024. The remaining nine projects will be
considered for funding next year. Details and the breakdown of each year’s projects can be found in the two tables below.
Priority FY 2023-2024 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
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Vision Zero (3)
*Bike Ped
Commission
Develop a Vision Zero Policy and
Action Plan and hire a consultant.
The Plan will guide policies and
programs with the goal of eliminating
fatalities on Cupertino roadways.
Special emphasis will be placed on
routes to, and streets surrounding,
Cupertino schools.
$20,000
additional
(Vision Zero is
currently funded
with $80K (100-
88-844 750-040).
March 2023
- December
2023
Public Works 400 hrs/
$105,000
Transportation
4
Tree List Project phases:
1) Review and revise development
tree list (per Ch. 14.18: Protected
Trees) with an emphasis on
appropriate trees and native
species.
2) Review, revise, and communicate
street tree list with an emphasis
on appropriate trees and native
species.
3) Develop an Urban Forest program
scope and cost for future
consideration.
1) $50,000
additional
2) $60,000
additional
3) $0
1) January
2024 - June
2024
2) July 2023 -
June 2024
3) July 2023-
June 2024
1) Community
Development
2) Public Works
3) Public Works
1) 150 hrs/
$45,000
2) and 3)
200hrs/ $40,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
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FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 2
Priority FY 2023-2024 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
Hi
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3
Public Safety
in both
residential/co
mmercial
areas
*Public Safety
Commission
1) Deploy city-owned license plate
readers and implement policies to
allow neighborhood-owned ones.
2) Strengthen Block
Leader/Neighborhood Watch
programs to ensure the leaders
are active and expand the
coverage of active neighborhoods.
3) Explore best practices to deter
crime in commercial areas and
bring options to Council.
1) $60,000
(Already allocated
in FY23)
2) $10,000
additional
3) $0
1) July 2022-
September
2023
2) July 2023-
June 2024
3)July 2023-
June 2024
1) Innovation
Technology
2) City
Manager’s
Office
3) City
Manager’s
Office
1) 100-200 hrs/
$15,000-
$30,000
2) 200 hrs/
$30,000
3) 250 hrs/
$40,000
Quality of Life
3
Senior
Services and
Youth
Engagement
*Teen
Commission
1) Assess Survey results and develop a
plan to increase awareness of
programs and services for seniors
based on gaps identified by the
survey.
2) Connect seniors with youth and
their families with inclusive
activities.
1) $0
2) $20,000
additional
1) July 2023-
June 30, 2024
2) July 2022-
June 30, 2024
Parks and
Recreation
1) 400-500 hrs/
$60,000-
$80,000
2) 200 hrs/
$30,000
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
3
Dogs Off-
Leash Area
(DOLA)
Programs
*Parks and
Rec
Commission
1) Transition successful trial DOLA
programs to permanent programs
with a staff level permitting process
housed in Parks and Rec
2) Amenities for DOLA programs in
City parks, e.g., water facilities for
dogs, fencing, benches, etc.
1) $5,000
2) $200,000 per
year (already
allocated in CIP:
park amenity
improvements)
1) July 2023-
June 30, 2024
2) July 2023-
June 30, 2024
Parks and
Recreation
1) 600+ hrs/
$93,000+
2) 400hrs+/
$70,000+
(Dependent on
# of amenities)
Quality of Life
13
FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 3
Priority FY 2023-2024 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
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2
Preserve
existing and
develop new
BMR/ELI
Housing
*Planning
Commission
Explore opportunities to preserve
existing expiring BMR housing.
Develop ELI (Extremely Low Income)
and BMR housing units for
Developmentally Disabled individuals
(IDD) on City-owned property as well
as the County-owned sites.
$250,000
(already allocated
and will
carryover)
July 2021-
June 2025
Community
Development
1000 hrs/
$305,000
Housing
2
Study Session
on City-
Owned
Properties
Inventory and assess existing facilities
and prepare a long-range planning
report for three City-owned
properties (including, but not limited
to Blesch, Byrne, and Stocklemeir)
$90,000 ($25k for
feasibility study
and $65k for long
range plan)
previously
allocated
July 2023
- June 2025
City Manager’s
Office
100 hrs/
$16,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
2
Housing
Element
Update
*Planning
Commission
Update Housing Element and
complete rezoning, General Plan
Amendments and EIR by December
2023.
$630,000
additional
($1,070,000
previously
allocated)
September
2020-January
2024
Community
Development
2000 hrs/
$610,000
Housing
2
Council
Governance
Reform
Package
1. Revised Ethics Policy consistent
with City response to the Civil Grand
Jury Report authorized on 2/21/2023
2. Investigate and report back on
incidents of violations of the
Municipal Code and Ethics Policy
relative to the Council-staff
relationship cited in the Civil Grand
Jury Report
1) $0
2) $25,000
additional (For
both Council and
Commission
Governance
Reform)
1) March 2023
- September
2023
2) March 2023
- September
2023
City Attorney’s
Office/ City
Manager’s
Office
150 hrs/
$30,000
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
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FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 4
Priority FY 2023-2024 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
Me
d
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m
2
Commission
Governance
Reform
Package
1. Revised Commissioner’s Handbook
to align it with Council Procedures
Manual
2. Investigate & report back on
incidents of violations of the Muni
Code re: the Commission-Staff
relationship
3. Realignment of Commissioner
terms of office
4. Establishment/revision of
commissioner qualifications
1) $0
2) $25,000
additional (For
both Council and
Commission
Governance
Reform)
3) $0
4) $0
1) April 2023 -
December
2023
2) March
2023 -
September
2023
3) March
2023 -
October 2023
4) March
2023 -
October 2023
City Attorney’s
Office/ City
Manager’s
Office
150 hrs/
$27,000
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
2
Whole City
Policy Review
Repeat the 2013 process of compiling
and reviewing all City Policies
including 1) Administrative and 2)
Council policies and provide
recommendations/updates, e.g.
Green Purchasing, Property
Acquisition
1) $10,000
(Already allocated.
This excludes
funds related to
review of Financial
Policies)
2) $0
December
2022-June
2024
Admin
Services/ City
Attorney’s
Office/ City
Manager’s
Office
200-500 hrs/
$30k-$80k
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
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1
Analyze
Potential
Revenue
Resources
Analyze potential revenue resources
such as transient occupancy tax, sales
tax, property tax, utility users’ tax,
the City-owned municipal water
system, and potential lease/rental
income to address possible future
financing challenges.
$50,000 (already
allocated as part
of FY 23 City Work
Program)
March 2023 -
August 2023
Administrative
Services
100 hrs/
$16,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
15
FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 5
Priority FY 2023-2024 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
Lo
w
1
Support for
the Unhoused
*Housing
Commission
Collaborate and fund jointly with
West Valley efforts to address
regional needs and find workable
support for the Unhoused.
$50,000
additional
July 2023 -
June 2025
Community
Development
1000 hrs/
$90,000
Housing
1
Fiscal
Procedures
and Policies
Handbook
Develop the handbook to ensure
standardization of accounting,
budget, investment, procurement
policies, procedures, rules and
regulations.
$45,000 (already
allocated as part
of Moss Adams
Contract)
July 2021-
September
2023
Administrative
Services
200 hrs/
$30,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
1
Budget Audit Audit the Budget and Budget Policies. $15,000 (already
allocated as part
of Moss Adams
Contract)
July 2022-
July 2023
Administrative
Services
40 hrs/ $6,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
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FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 6
Priority To Be Considered FY 2024-2025 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
Hi
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h
3
Recycled
Water
Feasibility
Study
Develop Recycled Water Feasibility
Study. Include Blackberry Farm
focus and extension of recycled
water from SCVWD.
$200,000 July 2023-
October 2024
Public Works 800 hrs/
$210,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
Me
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u
m
2
The Rise:
construction
stakeholder
engagement
Improve engagement with
stakeholders to ensure progress
with construction and reduce
barriers.
$100,000
additional
July 2023 -
June 2025
City Manager’s
Office
700 hrs/
$100,000
Public
Engagement
and
Transparency
2
Revise &
Update Heart
of the City
Special Area
Prioritize following completion of
Housing Element:
1. Address effect of AB 2011 and
build on Housing Element goals to
facilitate housing production in
transit-oriented locations
2. Tailor permissible uses to
revitalize local public-facing
commercial uses
(retail/restaurant/entertainment/p
rofessional office, etc.)
1)$1,000,000
additional
2)$50,000
additional
2) January
2024 - June
2025
3) January
2024 - June
2025
Community
Development
2000 hrs/
$610,000
Quality of Life
2
Homelessness
Jobs Project
and
Transitional
Housing
*Housing
Commission
Continue the Homeless Jobs
program for two individuals for the
third year. Revisit for review and
consider Transitional Housing.
$225,000
additional
July 2023-
June 2024
Community
Development
200 hrs/
$61,000
Housing
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FY 2023-25 City Work Program
*Projects relevant to Commission Scope 7
Priority To Be Considered FY 2024-2025 City Work Program
Ranking Project Title Description Estimated Budget Est. Timeline Lead
Department
Estimated Staff
Time/Staff Cost Goal
Me
d
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u
m
2
Privacy
Screening and
Balconies
Code
*Planning
Commission
Prioritize following completion of
Housing Element:
Muni Code (Ch.19.28: R-1 Zones)
Privacy Screening and Balconies.
Update privacy planting list to be
climate appropriate/native
$200,000
additional
January 2024
- January
2025
Community
Development
300 hrs/
$92,000
Quality of Life
2
Pond
Repurposing
at Blackberry
Farm
Repurposing ponds at Blackberry
Farm, focus on groundwater
recharge.
$50,000
additional
July 2023 –
June 2024
Public Works 150 hrs/
$40,000
Quality of Life
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1
New Bicycle-
Pedestrian
Plan
*Bike Ped
Commission
1) Update the current Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plans and combine them
to create a comprehensive Active
Transportation Plan.
2) Consider Complete Streets
concepts to enhance the interface
between Active Transportation
improvements and public and
private transportation systems.
$200,000
additional
July 2024 –
December
2025
Public Works 750 hrs/
$200,000
Transportation
1
Real Estate
Purchasing
Policy
Create Real Estate Purchasing
Policy
$75,000
additional
June 2025 City Manager’s
Office
200 hrs/
$30,000
Sustainability &
Fiscal Strategy
1
280 stretch as
scenic
highway
Establish/maintain I-280 as scenic
highway
$25,000
additional
July 2023-
6/30/2024
Public Works 100 hrs/
$30,000
Quality of Life
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#Project Title Description Goal
1 Student Internship
Program
Implement a program to provide internship opportunities for
high school and community college students.
Public Engagement and Transparency
2 New Bicycle‐Pedestrian
Plan
1. Design a new Bicycle‐Pedestrian Plan to expand on the
expired Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
2. Integreate Complete Streets concepts to create a better
interface between active transportation and VTA transit
systems
3. Bicycle and vehicular parking standards revision
Transportation
3 Privacy Screening and
Balconies Code
Muni Code: Privacy Screening and Balconies Transportation
4 Infratructure Assessment Perform a Citywide Infrastructure Assessment Transportation
5 Integrated Plan for
Community Engagement
Create Integrated Plan and Database for Community
Engagement. The plan should include all possible
outreach channels, traditional media, newspaper,
including Chinese and other languages, City Channel,
the Scene, social media and influencers. community
leaders, community groups, HOAs, block leader
programs, Chamber and other business groups etc.
Public Engagement and Transparency
6 Development
Accountability
Analyze methods to limit the implementation timeline
for entitled/future projects and encourage
development. Monitor implementation of
development agreements and conditions of approval.
Review and establish accountability in the project
approval process.
Quality of Life
7 Electrification Study Conduct public outreach, policy research, and
coordinate with regional efforts to develop policy
options for electrification of Cupertino's buildings and
transportation systems.
Sustainability
8 Visitor Center Develop an online visitor center/guide so that visitors to
Cupertino know where to go. Ideally a (digital) map to
identify locations to visit or for photo ops to post on
social media.
Public Engagement and Transparency
9 Safe Gun Storage
Ordinance
Research best practices for safe gun storage from
neighboring jurisdictions. Adopt safe gun storage
ordinance to increase public safety for residents.
Quality of Life
10 Sign Ordinance Update Update existing provisions, particularly in the temporary
sign regulations.
Quality of Life
11 Youth Who Work Encourage more youth and young adults in schools to
work and also help small businesses to reduce the
burden caused higher minimum wages. For example,
the City could provide $2/hour to compensate local
small businesses.
Quality of Life
Items Not Included in FY 23-25 City Work Program
ATTACHMENT B
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_______________________ Commission
2024 City Work Program Recommendations
Project Title Description Goal
1.
2.
3.
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Select each goal that the project aligns with.
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
Public Engagement & Transparency
Transportation
Housing
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy
Quality of Life
ATTACHMENT C
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
23-12831 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 3.
Subject: 2024 Housing Commission Meeting Schedule
Establish the Housing Commission meeting schedule for 2024.
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Agenda Item
23-12829 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 4.
Subject:Informational presentation on the Fiscal Year (FY)2024-25 Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Receive informational presentation.
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HOUSING COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL REPORT
December 14, 2023
Subject
Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Request For
Proposals (RFP) (Attachment A)
Discussion
Each year the City of issues a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Request For
Proposals (RFP) in order to notify organizations and members of the public about grant
funding opportunities. It summarizes the estimated amounts of funding that will be
available, the types of activities that are eligible, and requests that interested parties
submit proposals to receive funding.
For FY 2024-25, funding is available for Capital/Housing Projects through Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the estimated amount of $266,000, and Below
Market Rate Affordable Housing Funds (BMR AHF) in the estimated amount of
$4,250,000. The estimated CDBG dollar amounts may change based upon the final Federal
budget approved by Congress. BMR AHF allocations are subject to City Council approval
and may change as a result. The City is not accepting applications for public services due
to a two-year grant funding cycle ending after FY 2024/25.
CDBG is federal funding that is received on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD. BMR AHF is funding that is
generated through residential and non-residential affordable housing mitigation fees.
Some examples of eligibles uses for these funds under the Capital/Housing category are
land acquisition and building rehabilitation. These funds are meant to assist specific
populations in the Cupertino community with the main purpose of helping low-income
and other disadvantaged communities.
Anyone who is interested in applying can access the application online at
citydataservices.net. All applications will undergo an initial eligibility review by City
staff. In the spring, the Housing Commission will have the opportunity to review the
applications and make funding recommendations. The NOFA/RFP application period
opened on November 6, 2023, and will close on February 6, 2024.
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Attachments:
A – FY 2024-25 NOFA/RFP
______________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Alec Vybiral, Assistant Housing Planner
Reviewed by: Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community
Development
Approved for Submission by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development
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City of Cupertino
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
and Request for Proposals (RFP)
Issued: November 6, 2023
Deadline: February 6, 2024
The City of Cupertino has issued the fiscal year (FY) 2024/25 NOFA and RFP. The City is requesting
proposals for eligible capital housing projects. The City may award and appropriate funds to one or more
eligible projects in each funding category. Funds must be used to serve low-and/or moderate-income
households located within the City of Cupertino jurisdiction limits. The City is not accepting applications for
public services due to a two-year grant funding cycle ending in FY 2024/25.
The following funding sources are on a one-year grant funding cycle (FY 24/25):
1. Below Market Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) Capital Housing Projects (up to $4,250,000)
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Housing Projects (approx. $266,000)
The estimated CDBG dollar amounts may change based upon the final federal budget approved by Congress.
BMR AHF and CDBG allocations are subject to City Council approval and may change as a result.
CAPITAL HOUSING PROJECT FUNDS:
• Funding Source #1- BMR AHF Capital Housing Projects (FY 24/25):
The City estimates up to $4,250,000 will be available to fund eligible BMR AHF capital housing projects on a
competitive basis for FY 24/25. BMR AHF funds must be used for eligible housing projects that will serve low-
and/or moderate-income households located within the City of Cupertino jurisdiction limits.
Project Requirements:
BMR AHF capital housing project funds will not be granted or issued as forgivable loans. The City invites
eligible non-profit and for-profit Development Entities (DEs) to submit proposals for eligible funding activities,
which include, but are not limited to:
Land acquisition
New construction
Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of buildings for permanent affordability
Substantial rehabilitation
Project Affordability Requirements:
BMR AHF affordable rental and/or ownership housing proposals must meet the City’s BMR requirements and
offer 99 years of affordability. An affordable regulatory agreement will be recorded against the property to
ensure affordability.
Eligible Development Entities (DEs):
Eligible DEs include non-profit and for-profit organizations licensed to conduct business in the State of
California.
• DEs must demonstrate credit worthiness, financial capacity, relevant experience to undertake
acquisition, rehabilitation, operation of rental housing, or redevelopment of new affordable housing.
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• DEs must have no negative financial and project management history within the last five years (i.e.,
DEs has not been in monetary default on a loan and has been current on all financial obligations and
compliance documentation).
Loan Terms and Requirements:
Rental Ownership
Loan Type: Acquisition, predevelopment/construction
converting to permanent, rehabilitation
Acquisition, rehabilitation and/or
construction
Interest Rate: 3.0% simple interest 3.0% simple interest
Loan Term: 30 yrs. 30 yrs.
Affordability
Term:
99 yrs. 99 yrs.
Security: Deed of Trust, Promissory Note and other
regulatory agreements recorded against the
property as required by the City
Deed of Trust, Promissory Note, and
other regulatory agreements recorded
against the property as required by the
City
Security
Position:
Will consider subordinating to a construction or
permanent lender with City approval
Will consider subordinating to a
construction or permanent lender with
City approval
Repayment
Terms:
Interest only. All outstanding interest and
principal will be due in full and payable on or by
the maturity date. Required 50/50 split of the
residual receipts.
Interest only. All outstanding interest and
principal will be due in full and payable on
or by the maturity date. Required 50/50
split of the residual receipts.
Timeframe: It is expected that projects must proceed
expeditiously to construction
It is expected that projects must proceed
expeditiously to construction
Financial Pro-
Forma:
Submit development financial pro-forma to be
reviewed by City. Subject to review by qualified
third-party consultant/organization to determine
reasonableness
Submit development financial pro-forma
to be reviewed by City. Subject to review
by qualified third-party
consultant/organization to determine
reasonableness
Environmental
Conditions:
All environmental conditions (EX: CEQA) that
are applicable to an eligible project must be
satisfied
All environmental conditions (EX: CEQA)
that are applicable to an eligible project
must be satisfied
Project
Conditions:
Project may be subject to Planning
Commission and/or City Council approval prior
to Deed of Trust, Promissory Note and other
recorded regulatory agreements being
executed and disbursement of funding being
approved
Project may be subject to Planning
Commission and/or City Council approval
prior to Deed of Trust, Promissory Note
and other recorded regulatory
agreements being executed and
disbursement of funding being approved
Underwriting Criteria:
Proposals and DE’s will be underwritten in accordance with City policies which includes, but not limited to,
compliance with the General Plan, BMR Housing Mitigation Program Procedural Manual (Housing Mitigation
Manual), and Policy and Procedures Manual for Administering Deed Restricted Affordable Housing Units (BMR
Manual).
• Funding Source #2: CDBG Capital Housing Projects (FY 24/25):
The City estimates allocating up to $266,000 in funding for eligible CDBG capital housing projects on a
competitive basis for FY 24/25. All CDBG projects must meet an eligible national objective and matrix code as
per HUD regulations. CDBG capital housing project funds must be used for projects that will serve low-income
households located within the City of Cupertino jurisdiction limits. CDBG capital housing projects are subject to
HUD Section 3 requirements. The CDBG program is directed toward expanding and maintaining the affordable
housing supply; promoting housing opportunities and choices; maintaining and improving community facilities;
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increasing economic opportunities, accessibility, energy efficiency and sustainability; and providing supportive
services specifically for persons of very low- and/or low-income. Targeted groups might include persons who
are homeless, seniors, persons with disabilities, and other special needs groups.
CDBG funding is allocated on a competitive basis. A list of eligible CDBG capital housing project activities is
available on the HUD website: https://www.hudexchange.info/cdbg-entitlement/cdbg-entitlement-program-
eligibility-requirements/.
Santa Clara County Measure A- Affordable Housing Bond
The City’s NOFA/RFP is issued in conjunction with the County’s NOFA for the Measure A- Affordable Housing
Bond. Measure A funding is available on a rolling basis for development capital funding, project-based
vouchers, and acquisition funding. Information and applications are available on the County’s website:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/HousingandCommunityDevelopment/AffordableHousingBond/Pages/home.a
spx
RFP Review Process:
Upon receipt of proposals, staff will conduct an initial review to determine program and/or project eligibility and
completeness. The City reserves the right to send a written request to an applicant requesting additional
information. After the RFP deadline has been completed, all eligible and complete program and/or project
applications will be forwarded to the City’s Housing Commission for initial rating and ranking. The Housing
Commission is a five-member board appointed by the City Council and serves as the recommendation body to
the City Council regarding housing policies and funding recommendations. A Housing Commission public
hearing will be held in which the initial rating and ranking of eligible and complete program and/or project
applications will occur. After the Housing Commission has initially rated and ranked applications, the funding
recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. A City Council public hearing will be
held to determine the final funding recommendations.
Award Notification:
After the City Council has made the final funding recommendations, organizations will be notified with results
funded through this FY 24/25 RFP.
Disclaimer:
This RFP does not commit the City to award any contract or developer agreement, execute any grant or loan
documents, pay any pre-award expenses, or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal. The City
reserves the right to: 1) accept or reject any or all proposals received; 2) waive a non-substantive deficiency or
irregularity; 3) negotiate with any qualified applicant; 4) execute grant or loan documents in what it believes to
be in the best interest of the City; 5) cancel this request, in part or its entirety, if it is deemed to be in the best
interest of the City; 6) reject the proposal of any applicant who has previously failed to perform properly; 7)
reject the proposal of any applicant who has failed to complete a contract within the specified timeframe; 8)
reject the proposal of any applicant that is not in a position to fulfill a resulting contractual obligation; or 9)
recommend partial funding of a proposal.
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be reviewed and scored relative to the below program and project scoring summary. The
maximum possible score is 100.
Scoring Summary Points
1. Organization Experience and Capacity 50
2. Program/Project Readiness 30
3. Program/Project Leveraged Funds 20
Maximum Possible Score 100
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RFP Application Information & Deadlines:
The RFP application period will open at 8:00am on Monday, November 6, 2023, and will end at 5:00pm
on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Organizations who intend to apply for funds through this RFP must apply
online at www.citydataservices.net. To obtain a temporary login username and password, please visit and
request at www.citydataservices.net. For additional questions, please contact Alec Vybiral, Housing Planner, at
AlecV@cupertino.orgor (408) 777-1347. Any RFP application that does not meet the deadline will not be
accepted.
Note: All proposals are subject to the conditions, instructions and specifications included in this RFP.
Applicants will be notified of upcoming meetings and public hearings to discuss the expenditure of
these funds.
The City will provide alternative accessible formats of this document upon request. If you need this document
in an alternative format such as large print, Braille, audiotape, or computer disc, please contact the City at the
contact information listed above.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
23-12830 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 5.
Subject:Informational presentation on the proposed Below Market Rate (BMR)Ownership Resale
Fee
Receive informational presentation.
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HOUSING COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL REPORT
December 14, 2023
Subject
Implementation of a New Fee for Below Market Rate (BMR) Ownership Resales
Discussion
As a result of an audit by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
(CDTFA), the City is anticipating a significant reduction in its annual revenue. For this
reason, The Community Development Department is undergoing a fee study in order to
identify areas where its costs can be more efficiently recovered. As part of this effort, the
Housing Division conducted an analysis of the City’s Below Market Rate (BMR) program
and based on this analysis is proposing a new fee for cost recovery.
The proposed fee would be imposed on BMR ownership resales. When a BMR owner
submits a Notice of Intent to sell their home, a building inspector from the City conducts
an inspection in order to ensure that the home is up to code and that there are no safety
issues that must be corrected. The process of conducting the inspection, writing the
inspection report, and ensuring that the corrective actions are completed results in costs
to the City’s General Fund.
Based on a cost analysis, the City is considering implementing a BMR Ownership Resale
Fee in the amount of 0.5% of the home’s resale price, which is comparable to the fee other
Bay Area cities administer. For example, the City of Novato implements a 0.75% resale fee
to offset administrative costs incurred during a BMR resale. For Cupertino, this fee would
help with the City’s overall cost recovery effort while not passing an additional cost on to
the new home buyer. It is anticipated that the final fee study report will be taken to the
City Council for review in Spring 2024.
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Prepared by: Alec Vybiral, Assistant Housing Planner
Reviewed by: Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community
Development
Approved for Submission by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
23-12834 Agenda Date:
12/14/2023 Agenda #: 6.
Subject: Updates on Housing Commissioner Vacancies & Mayor's Meeting Attendance
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AMENDED LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
AND NOTICE OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE TERMS EXPIRING IN 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that residents are encouraged to apply for positions on City
commissions that will have vacancies in January of 2024. The application deadline is 4:30
p.m. on Friday, January 05, 2024. Council will conduct interviews and make appointments
in late January. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and may serve a total
of two consecutive 4-year terms (the Teen Commission has a different term structure).
Council may also appoint alternates to serve on commissions and committees in the event
of a vacancy. A commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms if they have
been appointed to fill an unexpired (partial) term of less than two years. All meetings are
open to the public. The City of Cupertino also recruits for volunteer opportunities on various
County regional bodies. For more information or to apply, please contact the City Clerk’s
Office, 777-3223 or cityclerk@cupertino.gov; or visit the City website at
www.cupertino.gov/vacancies.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
3 available seats (no residency requirement for at large members)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Angela Chen 1/27/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Laura Hammer 4/29/2022 (partial
term)
Partial term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Vacant Partial term expires
1/30/2025
Eligibility Requirements: The Committee consists of five members as follows: Two
individuals are members of the City Council, and a minimum of two and a maximum of
three are at large members. The at large members shall not be officials or employees
of the City, nor cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to
any member of the Committee, the City Manager or staff person assigned to the
Committee. An Audit Committee at large member is not required to be a Cupertino
resident, but the City Council will give priority to individuals who have substantial
accounting, audit, or investment experience, preferably in connection with a
governmental agency. Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Audit
Committee are to review the Quarterly Treasurer’s investment report, the Quarterly
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program report, City investment policies and internal controls
of such policies, and internal and external audit reports, and recommend appointment
of internal and external auditors as well as recommend a budget format. The Audit
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Committee falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974, and financial disclosure is
required. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held Quarterly on the fourth Monday
of the selected month at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room A. For more
information, contact staff liaison Jonathan Orozco at 408-777-3280 or
jonathano@cupertino.gov.
HOUSING COMMISSION
2 available seats (residency requirement for four out of five members; Business
representative must be from a Cupertino-based business)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Sue Bose (Business Rep) 3/15/2016;
1/28/2020
Second term expires
1/30/24
No
Tessa Parish 1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by the City
Council to serve four-year, overlapping terms. One must be a representative from a
Cupertino business. Housing Commission members who are representatives of a business
are not required to be Cupertino residents, but the business represented must be
located in Cupertino. The four remaining community members must be residents of
Cupertino. Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Housing Commission
are to assist in developing housing policies and strategies, recommends policies for
implementation and monitoring of affordable housing projects, help identify sources of
funding for affordable housing and performs other advisory functions authorized by the
City Council. The Cupertino Housing Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of
1974 and financial disclosure is required. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held
quarterly on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall, Conference
Room C. For more information, contact staff liaison Alec Vybiral at 408-777-1347 or
alecv@cupertino.gov.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2 available seats (residency requirement for all five members)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Carol Stanek 1/26/2015;
4/22/2019
(Partial term;
1/28/2020
First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Sashikala Begur 1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
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Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members who are residents of
the City and shall be appointed by the City Council to serve four-year, overlapping
terms. None of the members shall be officials or employees of the City, nor cohabit with
as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the
Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission. Powers
and Functions: The powers and functions of the commission are to advise the City
Council on municipal activities in relation to parks and recreation, including park site
acquisition and development, recreation program policy, and expansion of the park
program as development occurs. The Parks and Recreation Commission falls under the
Political Reform Act of 1974 and financial disclosure is required. Meeting Schedule:
Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. For more information, contact staff
liaison Jenny Koverman at jennyk@cupertino.gov.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
3 available seats (residency requirement for all five members)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Eric Shan 1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Lakshminarasimha
Ankireddipally
1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Tiffany Wang 1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members, all of whom shall reside
within the City and shall be appointed by the City Council to serve four-year,
overlapping terms. None shall be officials or employees of the City, members of the
Sheriff’s Department of the County, either regular or reserve, nor shall they be members
of the Central Fire Protection District. No members of the Public Safety Commission shall
cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of
the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions are to advise the city council on all
areas relating to public safety, traffic, and police, fire and other matters relating to the
foregoing. The Public Safety Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and
financial disclosure is required. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at least
once every other month on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Hall,
Emergency Operations Center (EOC). For more information, contact staff liaison Thomas
Chin at 408-777-1310 or thomasc@cupertino.gov.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
3 available seats (residency requirement for three of five members; Business
Representative must be from a Cupertino-based business and Educational
Representative must be from a Cupertino-based primary, secondary, or higher
educational institution)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Vignesh Swaminathan
(Business Representative)
1/26/2016;
1/28/2020
Second term expires
1/30/24
No
Meera Ramanathan 1/26/2016;
1/28/2020
Second term expires
1/30/24
No
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Anna Weber
(Educational
Representative)
1/26/2016;
1/28/2020
Second term expires
1/30/24
No
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members appointed by the City
Council to serve four-year, overlapping terms. One member must be a representative
from a Cupertino-based educational institution and another from a Cupertino-based
business. Sustainability Commission members who are representatives of an educational
institution or a business are not required to be Cupertino residents. The three remaining
community members must be residents of Cupertino. Powers and Functions: The powers
and functions are to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and provide
expertise and guidance on major policy and programmatic areas related to the
environmental, economic and societal goals noted within Cupertino’s Climate Action
Plan (CAP) and General Plan (GP) Environmental Resources/Sustainability Element. The
Sustainability Commission falls under the Political Reform Act of 1974 and financial
disclosure is required. Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held at least once every
three months at 4:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, every 3rd month at City
Hall, Conference Room C, and other meetings may be held as necessary. For more
information, contact staff liaison Victoria Morin at 408-777-3242 or
victoriam@cupertino.gov.
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
No vacancies
There are no terms expiring in January 2024
TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
2 available seats (residency requirement for all five members)
Incumbent Date Appointed Term Expires Eligible to
Reapply?
Eliza Du 1/28/2020 First term expires 1/30/24 Yes
Rajaram
Soundararajam
1/31/2017 (partial
full term);1/28/2020
Second term expires
1/30/24 No
Eligibility Requirements: The Commission consists of five members, from among the
qualified electors of the City, appointed by the City Council to serve four-year,
overlapping terms. None of the members shall be officials or employees of the City, nor
cohabit with, as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of
the Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission.
Powers and Functions: The powers and functions of the Commission are to advise the
City Council and City Manager on all matters relating to technology, information, and
communications within the city of Cupertino. In addition, members serve as liaisons
between the city, the public, and telecommunications providers in enhancing
education and information. The commission also provides support for community
access television, especially public and educational access, and gives guidance when
needed for development and implementation of access channels and programming.
The Technology, Information, and Communications Commission falls under the Political
Reform Act of 1974 and financial disclosure is required. Meeting Schedule: Regular
meetings are held at least once every three months and, at the discretion of the
Commission, other meetings may be held as necessary or expedient. Meetings usually
fall on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room A.
For more information, contact staff liaison Tommy Yu at 408-777-3189 or
tommyy@cupertino.gov.
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BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
No vacancies
There are no terms expiring in January 2024
LIBRARY COMMISSION
No vacancies
There are no terms expiring in January 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION
No vacancies
There are no terms expiring in January 2024
TEEN COMMISSION
No vacancies
There are no terms expiring in January 2024
COUNTY OR REGIONAL ADVISORY BODIES OPEN SEATS
The City of Cupertino is currently recruiting to fill volunteer opportunities on the following
various county regional bodies that are currently vacant.
SOURCEWISE ADVISORY COUNCIL
1 available seat (residency requirement)
Sourcewise is a non-profit organization designated by the State of California as the Area
Agency on Aging in Santa Clara County.
Membership: The Advisory Council consists of about 35 members, including those who
represent the diverse cultural and ethnic communities, senior organizations, and cities
and supervisor districts within the county. Members of the Advisory Council participate
in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Area Plan and Contract
Services. They advocate at all levels of government on programs, procedures, and
legislation effecting older persons. They are a source of information to senior
organization and the public on issues of concerns to older persons, develop legislative
platforms with other State advocacy organizations, and sponsor public hearings. They
bring the concern of the group or area they represent to the Advisory Council and take
information regarding Sourcewise programs and activities back to their appointing
body.
Meetings: The Council meets 10 times a year to learn about the latest programs of
Sourcewise, discuss activities of the Council, and learn from guest speakers of current
needs and issues facing older adults and individuals with disabilities. Members also serve
on committees of the Council that advocate for specific needs, such as transportation,
legislation, and health, or support the work of the Council, such as planning and
membership.
Qualifications: The requirements are to be a resident within the City limits of Cupertino
and 60 years of age or older (preferred), and to be a dedicated advocate of supportive
services for the aging and disability populations.
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Term: A member’s term is for three years, with a single three-year renewal in the same
position available. The three-year term officially begins on the July 1st closest to the
appointment date; membership participation begins upon appointment.
For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s office or Advisory Council
Membership Co-Chairs Shirley Loffer, shirleyloffer@aol.com, or Tom Picraux,
stpicraux@gmail.com. To learn more about the Sourcewise Advisory Council and
services offered by Sourcewise, see mysourcewise.com. Applications can be
downloaded at Sourcewise Advisory Application or visit the City website at
www.cupertino.gov/vacancies.
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