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Director's Report CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 TORRE AVENUE, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~""--'o Subject: Report of the Community Development Directo~ Planning Commission Agenda Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 The City Council met on February 6,2007, and discussed the following items of interest to the Planning Commission: 1. Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision denying a variance to allow a 50- foot lot width, instead of the required GO-foot width, for two proposed parcels, 21871 Dolores Avenue.: The Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission decision. (see attached staff report) 2. Front plaza design and gateway feature for Oak Park Village at 10745 N. De Anza Blvd.: The council approved the final front plaza design and gateway feature. (see attached staff report) 3. City Council 2007/2008 work program: The City Council approved the work program for 2006/2007, with modifications. The Commission will discuss your work program under item 4 of the Tuesday February 27, 2007 agenda. The Commission work program is largely determined by the items on the Council work program. Please note that the Council work program is being updated to reflect the Council amendments so there are some gaps in the printed document at this time. (see attached staff report) 4. North Vallco Community Meeting: The next North Vallco community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8,2007, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the Community Hall. Enclosures: Staff Reports Newspaper Articles G: \ Planning \ SteveP\ Director's Report \ 2007\pd02-27-07.doc DIIQ-I ~~ ~ CITY OF CUPEIQ"INO City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 Fax: (408) 777-3333 Community Development Department Stunmary Agenda Item No. _ Agenda Date: February 20, 2007 Application: TM-2006-12, EXC-2006-14, V-2006-01 Applicant: Jitka Cymbal (Westfall Engineers) Owner: Sue-Jane Han Location: 21871 Dolores Avenue Application Summary: TENT A TIVE MAP to subdivide a .46 acre lot into two parcels of 9,685 square feet and 9,686 square feet, respectively in a Rl-7.5 zoning district. EXECPTION to allow 5-foot side yard setbacks, instead of the required combined 15 feet. VARIANCE to allow a 50-foot lot width, instead of the required 60-foot width, for the two proposed parcels. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council has the following options: 1. Deny the appeal, uphold the Planning Commission's decision; or 2. Uphold the appeal and overturn the Planning Commission's denial; or 3. Uphold the appeal with modifications. Project Data: General Plan Designation: Zoning Designation: Total Acreage (gross): Net Acreage per pan~el: Density: Low Density Residential, 1-5 DU I gr. acre Rl-7.5 .46 Lot 1- 9,685 sq. ft., Lot 2- 9,686 sq. ft. 4.3 dul gr. acre. "D1r<:-cQ Applications: TM-2006-12, EXC-2006-14, V-2006-01 Page 2 Environmental Assessment: Yes, Policy 2-23 Yes Categorically exempt. Project Consistency with: General Plan: Zoning: BACKGROUND At its meeting of January 23, 2007, the Planning Commission voted (4-1) to deny the proposed project. The Commission was concerned about the proposed side by side subdivision design and felt that the project should match the predominate flag lot pattern of the immediate neighborhood. The applicant was given the option of redesigning the project but decided to take the denial instead. Several members of the public expressed concerns on the proposed 5 foot side yard setback in terms of potential privacy impacts and matching the neighboring flag lot pattern in the neighborhood. One member of the public supported the proposed traditional (side-by-side) subdivision design and did not want another new flag lot on the street. The applicant is appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. DISCUSSION There are two major discussion points for this subdivision: flag lots vs. traditional lots and the proposed 5-foot side yard setbacks. Flag lots vs. traditional lots The proposed project parcel is approximately 100 feet wide and 190 feet deep. The project lot is not wide enough for two minimum 60-foot wide lots as required by the R1 Ordinance. The site can be subdivided into two lots with a flag lot in the rear and a smaller conventional lot in the front similar to the adjacent properties (see aerial diagram below). Alternatively, the property could be divided down the mlddle creating two conventional lots resulting in lot widths narrower than the required 60 feet. General Plan: The General Plan (Policy 2-23) specifies that flag lots should be created only when there is no reasonable alternative that integrates with the lot pattern in the neighborhood. This policy discourages new flag lots in the interest of promoting better house to street relationships in residential neighborhoods. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission recently approved a similar variance request (TM-2005-14, 21988 McClellan Road) allowing the subdivision of conventional lots with substandard lot widths (less than 60 feet) in the interest of better integrating the future residence into the neighborhood. However in the case of Dolor~s Avenue, the Commission felt that a flag lot design is more appropriate and consistent with the immediate pattern of the neighborhood. Commission Chen supported the traditional lot split down the middle. ~, DIt2/3 Applications: TM-2006-12, EXC-2006-14, V-2006-01 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: There are numerous existing traditional lot patterns with similar lot widths in the project neighborhood (please diagram below) so the proposed project is compatible with the neighborhood. The City has previously approved similar requests in order to be consistent with the General Plan. Staff supports the variance request and the side- by- side lot design in the interest of allowing better hOlne to street interface along Dolores Avenue and promoting a more desirable living environment for the new hmnes. The narrower lot width promotes houses with a smaller fac;ade that is consistent with the predominant cottage style homes in the Monta Vista neighborhood. Side Yard Setbacks In general, the Rl Ordinance requires ground floor side yard setbacks be a combination of 15 feet with a minimum of five feet on one side. Only Rl-5 zoned lots are allowed to have five foot side yard setbacks. The intent of this rule is to permit less side yard setbacks on narrower lots (50 feet wide or less) in order to provide greater flexibility to construct a reasonable and balanced floor plan. The applicant is requesting an exception to allow five foot side yard setbacks. Planning Commission: The Commission denied the request to allow for the five foot side yard setbacks because it may create negative visual iInpacts to the adjacent neighbors. The Commission preferred to see a traditional side yard setback arrangement that will be accomplished by a flag lot design. Staff Recommendation: The project is located in the Monta Vista area, which has a variety of lot and setback patterns. A survey of the immediate neighborhood indicates that there are approximately 34 lots with similar lot widths and side yard setbacks (see diagram right). The City has previously approved exceptions to allow five foot side yards setbacks on lots that are located outside of Rl-5 zoning districts when the lot width is less than 60 feet. In addition, further Rl design control at the design review process for the new homes will ensure that the buildings are design to minimize undesirable building interface issues to the adjacent neighbors. Staff supports -., I Project lot . i P III Property with similar ! 1_._- .JQLvtl~th at}~ _s~tQ.ac~s...1 P'/~ ~'-f Applications: TM-2006-12, EXC-2006-I4, V-2006-0I Page 4 the side yard setback exception if the side-by-side patter is approved APPLICANT'S APPEAL The applicant is appealing the decision of the Planning Commission based on the following reasons: . The Commission's decision was not consistent with the city's policy that flag lots are created only wben there is no alternative. o The applicant has followed the city's suggestion to avoid flag lots and worked with city planning staff to design the tentative map. . Although the 50 foot lot width is substandard, it is not uncommon in the Manta. Vista area. There are numerous houses with 50 foot lot widths in the neighborhood. . Safety and appearance are better in the side by side approach. It creates more value to the project and to the neighborhood. . Neighborhood compatibility is subjective and the owner's interest should not be ignored. ENCLOSURES Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 6444, 6445, 6446 Exhibit A-I: Staff Report to Planning Commission dated January 23, 2007 Appeal request from the applicant dated January 26, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes January 23, 2007 Prepared by: Gary Chao, Associate Planner Approved by: ,/ ~ David W. Knapp City Manager St Piasecki Director, Community Development "f)1t€ -5 II .~ CITY OF CUPEI\TINO City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 Fax: (408) 777-3333 Community Development Department Sum_maJt'v J Agenda Item No. _ Agenda Date: February 20, 2007 Application: DIR-2007-06 Applicant: Chuck Bommarito (Pinn Brothers) Owner: Bay Colony Investors Location: 10745 De Anza Boulevard, APN 326-10-064 Application Summary: Community Development Director's referral of a minor modification to approve the final front plaza design and gateway feature for Oak Park Village along N. De Anza Boulevard required by a previously approved use permit application (U-2004-09). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the final plaza design and the art feature. BACKGROUND On February 15, 2005, the City Council approved a use permit (U-2004-09) allowing the construction of 46 condomiruums located at the south west corner of De Anza Boulevard and Highway 280, across from the Apple's headquarter. The Council directed the applicant to work with staff to enhance the front plaza area, propose a gateway feature and return to Council for final approval. DISCUSSION Front Plaza Enhancements In response to the Council directions, the applicant has embellished the front entry plaza area by introducing a large rectangular decomposed granite plaza area with sitting benches, shading trees (scarlet oak) and P(~ ;<C 2 two large raised planter areas on each side of the front entry. The revised plaza area is more functional and at the same time enhances the project entrance at the pedestrian level. r\.. Jr..,; \ " ., f.,' I" ;--- -...: -' (1 . . / (, \ 'i___ . , ~~. . ('~ rT:Y' \ ,'(!,;i'" ii. - r', , I J- . (~ (.', ) ,".' , I f\j:,L[, j v....' ".r.-o' ... . l,.'-'.. hY'-U", '. F;l'f1Z---r '-- f'$lC-HJ:6 c? ":--,.,.1'-1 n;';L.. 1/, cr, F'l."..--V'-- l-IQ2-l'r! 'f.JE'.p+J.7.P- Gateway Feature The Council required the applicant to provide an art/ gateway feature since the project is located at the north gateway to the City. The applicant proposes a limited edition sculpture designed by Ulrich Pakker titled "Glassflow." The sculpture is made of three, stainless steel arcs,' completed by turquoise colored glass that gives the impression of flowing water or water fall. The sculpture measures approximately eight feet tall from the pedestrian walk (approximately 12 feet tall if measured from the roadway) and will be installed on a colored concrete platf~rm. The sculpture will be lighted by one incandescent up light fixture in the concrete platform and there will be a small artist's marker imbedded in the platform. An alternative lighting option was presented whereby the glass portion of the sculpture will be lit by light-emitted diode (LED) lights creating a diffuse glow in the glass in the evening hours. The sculpture will sit on a public park strip and will be maintained by the Oak Park Village homeowners association. Ple~1 3 Fine Arts Commission The Fine Arts Commission reviewed the proposed art/gateway feature on January 24,2007 and recommends the following: . The sculpture shall be placed on the lawn next to De Anza Boulevard, at the center on the main entrance of the building. (" The artist shall include the interior LED lighting vvlth the highest available intensity and appropriately-sized transformer, and the interior lighting will be on from dusk to dawn. Welcome to Cupertino Sign There was an inquiry on the status of the replacement of the existing welcome to Cupertino monument sign located in front of the project site in the center median of De Anza Boulevard. The applicant has submitted the required funding for the sign ($25,000) and currently the Public Works staff is coordinating the removal and design of the new sign as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program. Additional details will be presented at the Council meeting by the Public Works Department. Prepared by: Gary Chao, Associate Planner ENCLOSURES' City Council Conditions of Approval dated February 16, 2005 Recommendation from the Arts Commission dated January 24, 2007 Site Plan and Cross Section of the front plaza/ art feature Supplemental photo illustrations and specification sheets February 15, 2005 City Council meeting minutes Approved by: Steve Piasecki Director, Community Development W David W. Knapp City Manager b((~ -~ / // \ .,//.,;.6.i,"'.i::.l;:/~~c: 'j I A'" ( <<~~'~ l ! I~ i ';- 1\ 'h \ "- I \ '-(';"'\~:'~l < A)' \ ~:r~~A:Jt /)/ I '- ~'~,(tl:f?r:..~!f;::::" I II..;';.....~... i., ".:. .~ {~ '~/ ~ c , ,10", ,I /-- i~ <'~~. / ..' ..",_~;r , .~ ',' 'I' ~ '~~~~:'-'"~"7~":" . ,.' CALIFORNIA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT i I ...~~~ ! ):-)' . --____J!J - '. . .( VOL. 22, NO. 02 -FEBRUARY 2007 ABAG Housing Plan Gets Smart Methodology Emphasizes Infill And Transit, But Some Question Strategy BY PAUL SHIGLEY The Association of Bay Area Governments has adopted a methodology for distributing fair-share housing units that directs housing growth to existing urban areas, especially those with jobs and transit, and downplays the trend of extensive development on the Bay Area's fringe. The methodology was adopted in January by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) executive board in preparation for the next round of the regional housing needs allocation (RNHA) process. Past rounds of the RHNA have used more trend-based methodologies that assign large numbers of housing units to fast-growing communities and those with big pieces of undeveloped land. That approach, however, conflicts with the "Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Liv- ability Footprint Project" that ABAG com- pleted in 2002. The regional policies in the smart growth strategy encourage infill devel- opment, efficient land use that capitalizes on transit, a better jobs-housing balance and protection of agricultural areas. The new RHNA methodology pulls hous- ing away from greenfields on the urban fringe, "and directs that housing need toward our cit- ies and our transit infrastructure," explained Ken Kirkey, ABAG planning director. The methodology results in the assign- ment of substantially more housing units to the region's biggest cities and some older suburb s with - CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 n Ilsight Bonds Give Governor nnnnrh Inihl Increasingly, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to be in the municipal bond business. Last fall, he championed D 112 -q ~lf ~p'': ~~". ;"'-';;:'}l.~( :,:5:.ji-,-;':'-i;.~~'~1;j,:--,1,!","'~:"... I ~:;;.; r.~;,~;-..;:..~,.-:<.~-;.<::.;_.:;.-.;,-_;;c :.~',,;~~;%lt1i~:.:{i~;r~t ~:::"~:;:;":~'!'~::l,",-::",<. ~~~ ~".:-L.:-;~t;r"-_' ~- .' --;,~"",I.l.~ ~~,~ "',1.4 ,'i ,;. _' ' ,~. ". :'~4~:~,; ::'7'. \. .', '~" ,:.~ .; .;." Re,olOnal PlaUlllno:,,';cJ;1f!:-:''fJ.';1{ J;,':'~: ''if-'-2 ,:A,:,' ;;'!:;.,,'" ~ ""': :', ~EBRUARY '2007,,:~, Je,~.;.._( d_l.....~ ~"'1l~;. ,;, :': .,;,1~ .t".~ .~~~J:...4Ii:, ;l>-..:;1!~ ~....,,'i ~ ~ _~. i_-r~~ '*':>..~}L.~ ~'u..~~'b> 'L,~1 __, ;i";',- '~,i~.K~~-;'~~d'1'"'~"t~:t;,~ ~1t...~~~ ....~~1-""'...!,.;-~;~1l:.t~~I'" .;.~~..:'.~. / ..."" i.ri,f,~~~".vl~~ ABAG Decides Housing Plan Methodolgy - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 transit and employment centers. San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland would be responsible for about 38% of the region's new housing units, up from about 23% in the last round. Cities such as Berkeley, Peta- luma, Walnut Creek and Palo Alto would see their fair-share numbers increase dramatically from the last RHNA. Meanwhile, some bed- room cOlmnunities on the fringe, such as Gilroy, Antioch, Vacaville and American Canyon, would see their fair-share numbers decrease significantly. In fact, more than half of the cities would see their allo- cations decline. "It makes sense," said Gwen Regalia, Walnut Creek mayor pro tem and a member of ABAG's housing methodology committee, "to have more housing near a BART station than to have four units per acre in Brent- wood, and then have all of tllose people drive over Y gnacio Valley Road." The fair-share housing allocation process works like this: On a rotating, five-year basis - but often at longer intervals - the state Department of Finance and the Department of Housing and Commu- nity Development estimate how many new units California will need to house its population. The units are classified into four affordability levels - very low-income (affordable to people making up to 50% of a county's median income), low-income (50% to 80% of median), moderate-income (80% to 120% of median) and above moderate (more than 120% of median). State officials then assign housing units to regions of the state. Councils of government divide up the regional share among their member cities and counties. The numbers provide the basis for city and county general plan housing elements. By law, cities and counties are supposed to designate property and adopt policies that pennit the locality to provide for its fair share of housing units at each of the four income levels. ABAG last completed a RHNA process in 2000, followed by hous- ing element updates in 2001, for the 2000-2007 time period. Originally, ABAG was to complete a new RHNA in 2006, with local governments completing housing element updates this year. However, state officials postponed things for two years, partly because of financial concerns. Now, ABAG is scheduled to complete its final allocations in June 2008, with housing element updates due on June 30, 2009. ABAG took a collaborative approach to designing its methodology for distributing units this time. A 34-member housing methodology committee spent months creating and gathering input on the method- ology. Ultimately staff recommended slightly less reliance on transit as a weighted factor than the committee recommended, and the ABAG Executive Board approved the staff recommendation in January (see sidebar). The Southern California Association of Governments has adopted similar "smart growth" principles for its RHNA, although details of SCAG's methodology are different than those adopted by ABAG (see CP&DR Insight, August 2006). Underlying ABAG's methodology is the "Projections" document that ABAG adopted five years ago. Rather than forecasting growth based on trends, Projections provides a policy-based look at the future. And that policy is heavy on infill and transit-oriented development. Regalia, a former ABAG president, has some quibbles about the meth- odology but endorsed the overall approach. "I agree that more develop- ment should go to communities that have transportation. That includes my city, and not everybody is going to be happy about it," she said. Such an approach reflects not only good planning, but demographic change, she said. Older people are happy to give up suburban homes and the accompanying upkeep for a condominium. Young profession- als want to live in a downtown environment where amenities and tran- sit are within walking distance, she said. Michael Moore, City of Petaluma planning director, said he was not exactly sure why Petaluma, which was allocated about 1,100 units in the last RHNA, would see its assignment nearly double. But he suspects a major factor is the 400-acre Central Petaluma specific plan, which permits up to 60 units per acre. "Our view is the methodology is as sound as it could be under the circumstances," Moore said. "Part of the crapshoot in this is that you do the methodology before you get the housing numbers." Kirkey said that ABAG officials recognized that increased alloca- tions place a burden on a community. Thus, ABAG is trying to provide incentives for jurisdictions that are assigned large housing shares. For example, ABAG is trying to align the RHNA with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's regional transportation plan update so that cities with large housing burdens receive substantial transporta- tion funding. In addition, because the largest cities also have big shares of the region's existing very low- and low-income housing units, the methodology attempts to spread the affordable housing burden more regionally. The methodology contains a "175% factor." The difference between a jurisdiction's percentage of a certain type of units and the regional average is multiplied by 175%, and the jmisdiction's RHNA share is assigned accordingly. For example, 36% of existing units in Oakland are very low-income. The regional proportion of very low- ABAG's Weighted Factors The Association of Bay Area Government's region- al housing needs allocation (RHNA) assigns each city and county a share of the housing need. Each share is based on a methodology tllat is a mathematical equation consisting of weighted factors. These fac- tors are based on state RHNA law and objectives, local land use policies and regional policies. The weighted factors are: . Housing growth - 45%. This factor is based on local land use policies and plans; demographic trends such as migration, and birth and death rates; economic trends such as housing prices and trans- portation costs; and regional growth policies. Much of this comes from ABAG's "Projections" report, which assumes there will be increased housing growth in existing urban areas, near transit stations and along major public transportation corridors. . Existing employment - 22.5%. This factor derives from regional and local job data; and regional and local economic trends, such as the attractiveness of commercial and industrial loca- tions, labor costs, housing prices and travel costs, . Employment growth - 22.5%. This factor is based on local land use policies and plans; eco- nomic trends such as national and regional indus- trial forecasts; and regional policies. . Household growth near transit, and job growth near transit - 5% apiece. These two factors are based on potential development within half a mile of existing rail stations and ferry terminals. II roPl:; mIl --c.../ ' DIR. -to income units is 23%. So the difference is -13. That figure is then mul- tiplied by 175%, for an adjustment factor of about -23. Thus, 13% of Oakland's assigned units will be very low-income units, based on the existing 36% minus the adjustment factor of 23. "This is a pretty significant departure from the past," said Kirkey, who noted that previous allocations assigned income percentages equally for every jurisdiction. "If larger jurisdictions such as Oakland are being expected to take on such large shares of the overall housing need, they should not be burdened with having to accept so much of the lowcincome housing." While the new methodology has gained majority supp0l1 from the ABAG Executive Board, detractors exist. A coalitiOIi of housing and social justice advocacy groups argues that the methodology is a step backward because it will result in about two-thirds of Bay Area cities getting smaller fair-share allocations. "They are calling it smart growth, but in reality it is a very nalTOW interpretation of smart growth that is construed around fixed-rail and felTY buildings," said Paul Peninger, policy director for the Non-Profit Housing Association of N0l1hern California (NPH). The methodol- ogy does not account for COITidors with good bus service, which were identified previously as candidates for high-intensity growth. A letter signed by NPH Executive Director Diane Spaulding and endorsed by nine other organizations states: "Essentially, placing such a disproportionate share of the allocation in a few jurisdictions effec- tively produces a net loss in total regional capacity. Whether inten- tional or not, the ... methodology amounts to a way of reducing the total regional housing needs allocation by directing a disproportionate share to communities that under any methodology would already be doing the most to plan for and develop housing." Peninger said the groups recommend an approach based solely on household and employment growth projections, which, he noted, already incorporate transit-oriented development and smart growth policies. Indeed, some cities have made a similar argument - that the meth- odology amounts to a doubling up of smart growth criteria because it starts from smart growth projections and adds smart growth weighted factors. These cities argue that there is only so much they can do to plan for infill and transit-Oliented development, imd the market for such housing is only so large. "While planners may agree, from a sustain ability point of view, that 'it is better to go up than out,' it is the market that largely decides what gets built and when," Berkeley Planning and Development Director Dan Marks wrote to ABAG sh0l1ly before the Executive Board voted. "There is little evidence that the market can and will build the housing that would be expected under the draft ABAG allocations" "[O]ther cities will be required to plan and acconunodate far less housing tllan in the previous RHNA cycle," wrote Marks, whose city's allocation would more than double under the new methodology. "If the housing is not being planned in areas where it is comparatively easy to build, and the market does not accommodate housing at a sufficient rate in existing built-up cities, no matter how laudable the goal, the net result is insufficient regional housing production relative to need." At the same time, other people are cheering the methodology, including environmentalists and supervisors in counties with city- centered growth policies. The methodology dramatically reduces the number of units assigned to unincorporated portions of Sonoma, Solano, Napa and Santa Clara counties. Linda Wheaton, HCD assistant deputy director, said state officials did not provide input on ABAG's new methodology, but they will review it as pm1 of the regional allocation process. ABAG's schedule calls for state officials to determine the nine- county region's housing need in March. ABAG will then release draft allocations to cities and counties by the end of June, starting a one- year process of finalizing the allocations. III II Contacts: Ken Kirkey, Association of Bay Area Governments, (510) 464-7955. Gwen Regalia, Walnut Creek vice mayor, (925) 943-5812. Michael Moore, City of Petaluma, (707) 77B-4301. Paul Peninger, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California, (415) 989-8160. Linda Wheaton, Department of Housing and Community Development, (916) 327-2642. ABAG RHNA website: www.abag.ca.gov/planning/housingneeds/ San Mateo County Tries Own Approach For the first time, one county in the Association of Bay Area Governments region will make its own fair-share housing allocations. Under this "sub- regional process," ABAG will provide a regional housing needs allocation to San Mateo County as a whole. The San Mateo City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) will then divide up the units among the county and the 20 cities. ABAG will review the draft allocations, but C/CAG will submit its numbers directly to the Department of Housing and Community Development, according to Gillian Adams, a regional planner for ABAG. The methodology that C/CAG will use is still under development, said Duane Bay, San Mateo County housing director and an organizer of the subregional process. Bay anticipates that the final numbers may not be a whole lot different than what ABAG would have assigned to tile cities and county. "It's local control, that's what it comes down to," Bay said. "It really is all about the process and tak- ing responsibility. It's not really about the numbers." Bay explained things this way: The population of San Mateo County is about 700,000, which falls between the population of San Francisco and the population of Oakland. And under ABAG's recently approved methodology, San Mateo County as a whole would get a housing allocation that falls between the number assigned to San Francisco and the figure given to Oakland. But San Francisco or Oakland, as one jurisdiction, can decide where and how to accommodate its housing allocation. San Mateo County has 21 jurisdictions, but would also like to decide where and how to accommodate housing within the county as a whole. The subregional process permits cities and the county to "trade" allocations, which was a signifi- cant factor in getting C/CAG members to agree to the process. Bay envisions one city accepting a portion of the housing units assigned to another [)[pl- ..lDlRJ ----.r/ city in exchange for resources such as water or money. Whether the process actually results in develop- ment of more units - the ultimate measuring stick - is unknown, Bay conceded. At the very least, though, it should get planners and elected officials to take a more regional view and consider their neighbors' resources and constraints, he said. The last RHNA assigned San Mateo County and its cities a total of 16,300 units, but develop- ers have produced only about half of those units, partly because of the area's slow-growth politics. The ABAG methodology would boost the county's total allocation by about 10%. Paul Peninger, policy director for the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California, said it is too early to reach any conclusions about San Mateo County's subregional process. But if it gets people thinking about their role in meeting the regional need, it could be a success, he said. II \)1t2-i1 Los Gatos retail Ii PAGE 19 FEBRUARY 9, 2007 SIUCON VAllEY I SAN JOSE BUSINESS JOURNAL sanjose.bizjournals.com f,;<~,:~ ~~1! ~ I fI New owners of the Downing Center say more nationally-known chain retailers, and fewer mom-and-pop stores, will be part of the mix. lliJ ;:J Page 32 ~ TRUCTURES Charting it out &:l '"-'- - -: - :"-.C :C,',i..II.."..... ~~L;,{'.>..':1-!'- -<. ':'::'::i'::'..;". ~., 1~~~ \~ "~r ;:::::;~ :f -.' : :m:,'Elt, ,ttracts n "'~. Ilf!ii!l ".-.- -"'f';;'c;,,~. ENERG,.'~ Vacancy rates have dropped lor office space and R&D space in Silicon Valley: Office Silicon Valley Ii\i ~ 9;~ 12.2% 0:: '\-' or >- ,,-, ~ :":" 8.4million ~6.. available ... . :> $1pJ3refuel 11% or 7.6mi111on ;1 iY3lJabJe '~il square feel il 04 05 04 06 om", Splice vacancy rale has dropped hy about! percent R&D Silicon Valley ~ 20 DEHlIS~IllIlllR~Kl CORRIDOR DEVELOPING: Construction workers install a pipeline syslem at the site of the former General Electric Motor Planl al Curtner Avenue and Monlerey Road. The plant is being renovated and is part of a $142 million mixed-used, lifestyle complex, one of a series of developments along the Monterey Road corridor. 19.5% ~15 or >- ~ '" ~1O ~. Retail, office space and housing are under construction tal Partners and Varnado Realty Trust, Westrust is constructing eight new build- ings on the site and renovating the historic two-story GE Motor headquarters. The historic building will include retail on the ground 0001' level and office space on the second level, parceled out over 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Westrust execs antici. pate mortgage, title and real estate compa- nies will be interested in the space. Company execs want to incorporate the site's history into the building, although they are unsure of what to do exactly, ac. cording to Whlskeman. The al'chitect for the project is Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners Inc. in Mountain View; Cornish & Carey in Santa Clara have been working with the developer to lease the complex. At one time, more than 3,000 GE workers produced motors for agricultural pumps and components for nuclear power plants. The plant opened in 1948 and shut down its final production facility last year when the company moved the rest of Its nuclear operations to North Carolina, The new development will help San Jose bolster its city coffers, which have suffered in recent years as consumers Oee to neigh- boring cities like Cupertino, Palo Alto and Milpitas for more shopping variety and See MONTEREY, Page 20 leases for shop space run about $50 to $60 per square foot depending on size and loca- tion, according to the developer. The company plans to announce the names of more retailers sometime over the next 30 to 45 days, according to Sean Whiskeman, a leasing & marl,eting exec for Westrust Ventures. "We have a lot of great activity going on right now," he says. "We're in the middle of finalizing lease agreements with a few of BY BECKY BERGMAN sanjose@bizjournals.com 04 05 04 06 Several new commercial and residential developments are sparking somewhat of a renaissance along the Monterey Road cor. ridor in San Jose. Westrust Ventures, a retail and mixed. use developer, broke ground last August on the 646,OOO.square-foot, $142 million mixed-use. lifestyle complex at the former Genera.! Electric Motor Plant at Cnrtner Avenue and Monterey Road. And in January, the developer announced it had sold 10 acres at The Plant to national retailer Tal'get Corp, Company officials at Westrust did not disclose the sales price. Target, which closed the deal on Dec_ 26, broke ground early In Janual'y on its 138,000,square-foot store with plans to open early October. The IO.anchor power center, scheduled for completion by late summer, is the larg- est of its kind ever built in the city. Other retailers include Home' Depot, Best Buy and PetSmart. Plans for the 55.acre power/lifestyle/of- fice complex include retail, a town square center, .75.acre central park, a 2,OOO-square. foot community center, four sit-down res- taurants, six casual food establishments, two fast food restaurants, one gas station and 8,000 square feet of office space. Net Research and development vacancy rate has al,o dropped by about 1 percent ReiD North First St. !li'Il ~Th~ combingljiiortl of developments going on right now will definitely make a positive difference for the city.' 25 20 ..... ~15 . ~ ~ "" ~10:.. ~ Nand Klein San Jose economic development office the big box retailers, some restaurants and small shops." Westrust, a Calabasas- and San Francis- co.based commercial development, leasing and property management firm, bought the plant from GE in March. The developer did not disclose financial terms of the deal. In a joint venture with Pacific Coast Capi- 04 05 04 06 North San Jose R&O vacancy rale bas dropped by a nUle les, than the vaAey drop overall. 'OURCE,HAI BTClllllAERCIAl bll2~l~ In Depth 20 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL sanjose.bizjournals.com FEBRUARY 9, 2007 MONTEREY: A 30-acre urban village, including townhomes and affordable housing, is under way CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 convenience. . By 2008, the Plant will likely generate around $243 million in annual sales, according to a study by the Sedway Group of San Francisco. That will mean more in sales taxes for the city. "San Jose is losing $2 billion a year in taxable sales because residents are spending their dollars in bordering cit- ies," says Nanci Klein, a project man- ager with the city's office of economic development. "And we're in the fifth year of a cumulative $297 million deficit. The combination of developments going on right now will definitely make a posi- tive difference for the city," says Klein. Launched in 1992, Westrust special- izes in retail and mixed-use projects throughout California. The company has acquired or developed 47 proper- ties in five states totaling more than $1.19 billion. The company is currently developing five projects totaling $492 million in California and Hawaii. Ii ~ New housing Affordable housing developer ROEM Corp. broke ground on the first of its 93 for-sale townhomes as part of its 30-acre urban village project at Goble Lane and Monterey Road last month. The first townhomes in the Montecito Vista development will be available by third quarter this year, according to ROEM officials. The units will range from 1,600 to 2,100 square feet and start in the high-$500,OOOs. The company's proposed plan calls for a mixed-use commercial/retail and resi- dential development that will includ~ 860 for-sale townhomes, condominiums, single-family homes and market rate apartments, 18,000 square feet of ground- level retail amid a 2-acre public park. Anticipated completion date for the eight-phase development is around 2010, according to project manager Derek Allen. The company has two other develop- ments in the Monterey Road urban vil- lage that will open this year. . The Corde Terra Apartments boasts 300 upscale 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units ranging from 700 to 1,200 square feet amid private courtyards and ameni- ties. The complex includes a spa area, com- munity center and swimming pool. The Santa Clara developer is also nearing completion on its 43 single- family housing units, which are part of the Villas at Corde Terra infill develop- ment on Tully Road. The company released its first set of homes last month and residents have started moving in, says Allen. The homes, ranging from 1,600 to 2,200 square feet and starting around $650,000, face out to a shared central park while the two-car garages are ac- cessible behind the homes. . Also, the company is waiting for approval to build 150 senior affordable housing units as part of its last phase. If San Jose city officials give ROEM officials the go-ahead it wants, the de- \\YA ":~ .\~ ....~........... .~~ \~ ,~ "'<J!. .~ ~ '1'~ ~, ~~.' ~~' MONTEREY ROAD: Developments along Monterey Road include a mixed-use, lifestyle complex at Curtner Avenue and an urban village at Goble Lane. veloper likely will break ground as early as summer and complete the proj- ect in 18 months. Since Robert Emami launched ROEM Corp. in 1978, he has specialized in high- end single- family homes, townhomes, luxury homes and multi-family projects in San Jose. The company, with a total combined 150 years experience, has de- veloped more than 10,000 housing units. "The direction this area is heading makes this a promising community," says Allen. "All the development in the region is making this a desirable place to live." BECKY BERGMAN is a freelance writer based in North Carolina. uJ CITY OF CUPEI\TINO City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 Telephone: (408) 777-3212 FAX: (408) 777-3366 davek@cupertino.org STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Number SUBJECT AND ISSUE Reviewand adopt 2007-08 City Council workprogram. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Agenda Date: February 20, 2007 BACKGROUND On January 8, 2007, City Council held a meeting t6 consider goals and the work program for 2007- 2008. Staff has summarized the proceedings of that meeting and updated last year's goals and work program to reflect Council's desires for 2007-2008. RECOMMENDATION Adopt City Council work plan for 2007-2008. Respectfully submitted: ~ David W. Knapp, City Manager Printed on Recycled Paper D If<. -( 4 2007 - 2008 Work Program a. Vallco (see also Economic DevelopmentlRedevelopmen t) 1. Monthly updates to Council from propelty owners. 2. Status reports regarding development agreement approvals. 3. Adherence, if possible, to artist renderings presented to Council. Q ~ .J.. <.T\ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Vallco is actively pursuing the private revitalization encompassing the following 9 components: Completed 1. 1,300-seat Dynasty restaurant 2. Alexander's Steak House Under construction 3. 16-screen AMC cinema to be opened in Spring 2007 4. Three-story, four-level parking garage next to Macy' s 5. Two-story, three-level parking garage and retail adjacent to Penney's 6. Strike bowling alley next to Penney's-Tenant improve- ments underway Nov. 2006 7. CPK and Islands restaurants in the Sears parking lot Approved but construction hasn't stalied 8. Rose Bowl 140,000 square foot conunercial and 204 residential condominiums 9. Hotel per the development agreement. AMC theaters construction began in Jan. 2006 and are projected to open in Spring 2007. Vallco received use pennit approval and final site and architectural approval for the Rose Bowl mixed-use building in the Spring of 2005 and expects to be under construction in 2007. The 137 residential condominiums north of Macy's was denied by referendum vote in November 2006. Page 1 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I b. HP Site (Stevens Creek Blvd.) City Council approved 380 residential units, 112,000 sq. ft. retail center and 3.5 acre park on 28 acre site in January/February 2006. The zoning approval for the project was denied due to the housing component by a referendum vote in November 2006. Developer can propose retail and/or office. a. Bridge Mary Avenue Pedestrian Footbridge b. Parks 1. Stevens Creek Corridor Park a. This project includes park and trail improvements. b. City will enhance outreach efforts in regards to environmental improvements and tree replacement. G - ~ \ - E)- 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30,2007) Phase I completed (grading, fencing and utility relocation) Schedule adjusted for additional structural design & wind tmmel testing which is now complete & final design underway for Phase II. Now scheduled to be awarded in March 2007 Completion date remains April, 2008. 50% (PS&E) plans, specs and estimates have been completed; design work resumes in April, 2007. Status, scope and budget repOli to Council October 17,2006. Project completion projected April, 2009. Status report and construction management contract appro'ved by Council Dec. 6,2006. The park is nOlv closed. One maintenance staff remains on the payroll, but is assigned to Public Works. We are ready to begin the transition. Grant funds in the amount of $4.2M.are secured for Phase 1. No applications have been made for Phase II funding at this time. Issues to be resolved before phase II can be designed include future use of the Stocklmeir house and orchard. Page 2 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I 2. Rancho Rinconada Park Staff has approached the Real Estate Manager a. Commence work on the Lawrence Santa Clara County owns a parcel for the San Jose \Vater Company to inquire about Expressway Linear Park. next to Lawrence Expressway the potential for acquiring land immediately 1. Leverage future annexations and cunently used by the Department of adjacent to the Roads & Airports corporation ERAF inequity in negotiations. Roads and Airports as a materials yard. The I-acre San Jose Water Company Mahoney and Lowenthal to staff storage site. County Roads & parcel (not the Sterling/Barnhardt parcel) if subcommittee Airports staffhave maintained that available, may be purchased for a Roads & this site is critical to their operation. Airport yard expansion, freeing up the creekside County Parks has received Board of parcel for park development and the extension of Supervisors approval for the San the San Tomas Aquino trail. lfthe land swap can Tomas Aquino trail master plan, be worked out, staff would look for partnerships which identifies tIllS site as and grant opportmllties for park development. greenbelt. Target date for acquiring the Water Company parcel is June, 2008 3. Neighborhood Parkin the Homestead area This area was identified during the Planning staff is working with potential General Plan process as an area developers of the Villa Sena project to provide a deficient in neighborhood parks. neighborhood park: in this area. 4. VallcolHP Neighborhood Park The Toll Bros. project that proposed A park in this area would implement the General the park was denied by referendum Plan policies that require 3 acres of park per vote in November 2006. 1,000 residents to serve new residential in the Vallco area incl uding Menlo Equities, Vallco Rose Bowl and possible future residential uses on the HP site. 5. Sterling Banwart parcels Pursue acquisitiOll of the two parcels Surplus propeliy sale in progress. . at Sterling and Bamhmi in Target for acquisition Sept., 2007. conjunction with development on the HP site. CJ - ~ ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) ~ Page 3 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I " --- c. Trails Constructing Reach A The walking and hiking trails in The equestrian S: hiking trails were dedicated on Oak Valley Trail Reach A are complete. The County Ecuth Day. COUiJty Risk Management has has received a grant for the paved advised against delivering trail users to an trail in Reach A. County staff unauthorized crossing of an active railroad. The reports it will construct the paved County will reroute the paved trail to another trail in 2007. access point and construct it in 2007. Tlus is a County pcu"ks project on County land. d. Pool Develop a strategy for upgrading the Sports It has been detem1ined that the cost The Parks and Recreation Commission took to bring the pool up to code exceeds public comment on use of the space October 5th Center pool and bath house. its value to the cOllli11Unity. A teruus COUli/spOlts court was suggested. The residents from the Commons were opposed to a skatepark. The Teen Commission has taken input. A climbing wall and basketball court were recommended. The Commission will meet in March to make a recommendation to Council for the CIP budget hearing in May, 2007. e. Quinlan Fountain It has been detennined that the cost Staff to propose options for an active space Propose project to replace the fountain. to repair the fountain exceeds which may inc1iJde a water feature, seating, stage $150,000. Staff suggests an area or other component in May, 2007. altemative plan. d - ~ ..::. 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Page 4 of 15 \P 2007 - 2008 Work Program E-Service~ Bring City Hall to the customer and improve efficiency of service delivery. Applications completed and/or in process and will be presented to Council: . On-line pennits - May, 2007 . On-line business licenses- April, 2007 . Digital signage - June, 2007 . Golf Course tee-times - TBD . Parks & Rec on-line registration - Feb, 2007 . On-line Muni Code - June, 2007 . Community Outreach Program - Feb., 2007 . Neighborhood Watch eCap- Mar., 2007 a ~ \ - ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Applications completed: . E-mail notification . Economic Development - Dec, 2006 . Access Cupertino - May, 2006 . On-line job application - July, 2006 . City public records - Aug., 2006 . Webcasting -- Sept., 2006 . On-line Elections page - Oct., 2006 . City Mapguide . City projects, bids & RFP's - May, 2007 . Mapguide Inquirer . Street sweeping notification - May, 2007 . Digital Signage The City of Cupertino provides abundant public access to many meetings and city records using state-of-the-art software programs available tlu'ough the City's website. Tlu-ough a digital records management program and an integrated document and video-streaming program, all users have access to all public document and video records. Page 5 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I Fiscal Strategic Plan Develop a long-tenn solution to reposition the City to ensure services can be fully supported by revenues collected. a. Pursue cOlTection of ERAF percent for TEA funding by Dec., 2007 b. Schedule a public hearing to adopt safes as a standard condition on residential development. c. Prepare ballot issues for business license (Quarry) and utility tax ordinance changes for November, 2007 election for Aug., 2007 ballot submission. d. Perf 01111 analysis on entertainment tax and bring back to Council July, 2007. Reviewed May 2006 and adopted in conjunction with the 2006/07 budget. The Plan: . defines the financial problem . analyzes the structure of the organization . identifies oppOl1unities for decreasing expenses and areas of risk exposure . identifies opportunities for stabilizing our revenue . resources. Substantial pro gress has been made in the area of: . Passage ofAB 117 resulted in additional TEA property tax of$1.35 Mlyear . General Plan Policy 2-42 provides sales tax in-lieu/or rel'enue sources for major office development To be reviewed in April, 2007 . Vallco is moving forward with AMC Theaters scheduled for spring 2007. . Negotiations have begun with Hansen regarding mmexation. Additional efforts include consideration of an entel1ainment tax, TOT increase, business license quarry tax and UUT ordinance update. a. Law Enforcement Continue emphasis on Neighborhood Watch 1. Provide quarterly Neighborhood Watch maps star1ing March, 2007. V 1\:J (, o 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) CUlTently SuppOl1ing 94 active Watch Groups representing 212 residential streets. Held 18 Neighborhood Watch meetings. 10 meetings were new groups and eight of them suppolied existi.ng groups or revitalized inactive groups. Page 6 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I b. Emergency Preparedness Continue emphasis on Emergency Response (ER) and Preparedness 1. Continue expanding of the outreach pro grams . Increased from four to five CERT classes/yr. . Conducted six first aid and seven CPR classes . Implemented a Disaster Council/Citizen Corps Council . Organized two new neighborhood CER T teams. . Established Medical Reserve Corp through Federal grant. . Conducts on-going EOC drills with Amateur Radio 2. Ensure ER Training for City staff . Offer Kaleidoscope Program 3 times/year . 'providing mandated SEMS training; First Aid and CPR to staff 3. Increase pro gram staffing . Authorized pm1-time position in May 2006 \:J A::l , l) 734 residents trained in CERT. 708 residents trained in First Aid and 727 trained in CPR. Enables community members to pm1icipate in emergency planning. Total of 12 neighborhoods trained. Completed Provide communication services at community events and established county-wide mutual aid plan for amateur radio. Total of 305 students trained to date. Ongoing Allocated 1,000 hours to this position to enhance program levels at festivals and schoollbusiness meetings and provide accessibility on a daily basis. 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Page 7 of15 2007 - 2008 Work Program 4. Master database update/custom program . One database for Eliminates redu Neighborhood Watch, Block . completed Jan.; Leaders and Sheriff 5. Pandemic Flu . Provided education to the public to prepare citizens for disaster response. 6. Mass Immunizations . Marsha chairing County committee to work on plan via committee process only 7. Managing spontaneous volunteers . Revise standard forms for city- Consistency in wide use June, 2008 c. Traffic Safety 1. Walkability a. Implement "walkable city" concept. Ensure that the concept is present in Examples of rE all City development/redevelopment developments. projects. . Menlo . Self-Stl 1. Revisit access between Whole Feb., 2007 . Vallco. Foods, Peet's Coffee and Panera Islands Breads . Civic F 0 0 . Oak Pa . \"\Thole 2. Review traffic safety issues a. Safe routes to school program Garden Gate s I Project Goal I Status I Comments I I nclancy for outreach efforts to be 2007. vo 1 unteer management cently approved walkable 1clude: F:quities residential rage California Pizza Kitchen and Restaurants Clrk-Hunter/St0l111 3terling Square-Taylor Woodrow '" illagio-- Silverstone 1. .\. -:oods routes grant submitted. Q - N \ Sb -tJ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Page 8 of15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I b. Street Smarts Program Barmer and citywide safe driving awareness program. Banner across Stevens Creek Blvd. will be viewed by 43,000 drivers daily. The Sheriffs Office, the City, the I Completed. School District, and the residents worked together to improve the safety of vehicle, pedestrian, students and reduced traffic congestion on the primary roadways around the school. c. Kennedy Traffic Improvements d. Revisit the Red Light Program Staff to report back to Council in May, 2007. a. Provide housing opportunities for Cupertino workers The 2005 GP update and Housing Element identified sites for additional housing units. . b. Teacher housing assistance programs 1. Develop teacher housing assistance pro gram City Cowlcil appropriated $220,000 for a down payment assistance program for teachers. In January 2006, two teachers qualified for the program but were unable to find a home to purchase using the down payment assistance grant. Staff will continue to work with aualified teachers. 2. BMR eligibility requirements for Cupeliino Union School District (CUSD) teachers. v (Q ~ UJ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) The Santa Clara County Housing Tmst Home Ownership Assistance Program is applicable to Cupertino teachers and other public service employees. City has contracted with Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley to implement the teacher outreach program in December 2003. Teachers have not been able to qualify for housing in Cupertino. The Housing Commission is considering if the area allowed for housing purchases should be expanded and will make a recommendation to the City Council. Dec., 2007 Page 9 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I In May 2006, the Council amended the BMR program to give teachers in CUSD 2 points credit regardless of whether they currently work within the Cupeliino city limits. c. Nexus Study for Housing Mitigation Fees The nexus study was completed in Spring 2006. The proposed mitigation fee will go to the City Council for approval in Feb., 2007 along with the building fees update. d. Cleo Avenue Affordable Housing In Feb. 2005, the CC authorized staff to purchase a Y4 acre site on Cleo Avenue from Cal Trans. Staff completed negotiations and the site has been purchased. e. BMR Manual Update Review and update is scheduled for Spring 2007 The Commission found the existing fee is insufficient to offset the impacts of development and recommended increasing housing fees for non-residential developments, including commercial deyelopment and residential developments tb.at are too small (6 or fewer units) to require a BMR unit. The site can accommodate 4 units. Preliminary discussions for J oint development with the owners of the two adjacent parcels is continuing. Plan and funding in place June 2008 a. Encourage, retain and suppOli healthy environment for retail growth City Council has approved added retail space of approximately 400,000 square feet in the last 5 years. Examples include: V 'f.J ~ ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) The General Plan updated policies encourage active conunercial uses such as bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants. PagelOoflS 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I Panera Breads/Peet's Coffee Re-tenanting of existing commercial buildings: Verona (City Center) . Dynasty Restaurant Marketplace . Alexander's Steakhouse Town Center/Civic Park . Pet Smart Rose Bowl . Vardy's Menlo Equities . Merlion Whole Foods Reorganized the Economic The committee adopted the following goals: Development committee to provide . Enhance communication between local better business representation and business and government to promote Economic ensure all goals are met. Development - ongoing . Identify target businesses - ongoing . Identify specifi c contacts - ongoing . Updated sign ordinance . Prepare brochure for target businesses - Dec., 2007 . Incorporate an Economic Development section on our website -- Feb., 2007 b. Consider retail in reviewing new development. Major projects include an economic assessment of potential revenue generation possibilities via General Plan 2-42. c. Hire an Economic/Development RDA Anticipated hire date spring, 2007. nlanagenlentperson d. Propose options for helping Vallco 1. Funding possibilities 2. Promotion of AMC grand opening D (is \ ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Page 11 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program I Project Goal I. Status I Comments I a. North Valleo phase one concept plan b. Review the Heart of the City c. Develop Green Building Standards d. Prepare a historic preservation policy e. Propose policy for tree topping under property maintenance standards. Community workshops scheduled Jan., Feb., and March, 2007. Conunittee scheduled to make recommendation to City Council May, 2007. Plamung Commission hearing July, 2007 and Council review Aug., 2007. Fall, 2007 First phase (audit) to be [mished Sept, 2007. Estimate completion June, 2008 Fall, 2007 Begin discussion Sept., 2007 Continue to offer opportunities and programs . to promote cultural understanding and address the needs of our diverse COlllil1UlUty \7 ?\::; f.0 ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Neighborhood block leader program suppOlis 202 leaders. Continuing work along side the NeighborhOod Watch and Emei-gency Preparedness programs to streamline databases and infOlmation to block leaders, Outreach to the school conU11Unity (PTA's and school groups) is underway. Disaster repo11ing, search & rescue, and communication traitung were among those offered to Block Leaders this year. Page 12 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work Program [ Project Goal I Status I Comments I I Neighborhood Watch leaders and I I CERT grads. "Community Builders" speaker series to bring in world-class speakers to teach principles of community responsibility and engagement. , The block leaders annual gathering and recognition took place during the Jan., 2007 meeting. Neighborhood Improvement Projects . A new city-sponsored Community Improvement Grants program will award neighborhoods up to $300 for new beautification projects, neighborhood pmiicipation activities, and other projects that build community and bring neighbors together. Examples include: coordinating neighborhood clean-ups, organizing a block party or neighborhood gathering, and creating neighborhood welcome SIgnS. o - ~ , rv .....J . Distribute trash-grabbers to interested Block Leaders for use in their neighborhoods. 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Grants will be a,varded to neighborhoods represented in the Block Leader program. New projects are given high priority. Grants are also available for expanding an existing neighborhood project. In process. Page 13 of 15 2007 - 2008 Work J>rogram I Project Goal I Status I Comments I a. Support the Cupertino Historical Society in its effort to create a Center for Living History b. Pursue partnership opportunities with the tlrree school districts including: 1. Pobl 2. Gym 3. Traffic and parking 4. Teacher housing v -- ~ ?-J cP 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) The Cupertino Historical Society has asked that the Council agreed to a 10ng-telID lease ofthe Stocklmeir propelty and the historic barn and blacksmith shop at McClellan Ranch, if within 5 years of conrrnencement of their capital campaign, they raise sufficient money for restoration. The Teacher Down Payment Assistance pro gram has been approved. The Public Safety ConU11ission is working on improving traffic in the tri-schools neighborhood. The Safe Routes to Schools projects have proceeded with excellent cooperation between the City and Monta Vista, Cupeltino and Garden Gate. We use the new Cupeltino field house as available. The City re-roofed the Stocklmeir house. No work has been done by the Historical Society. CPRD staff engaged with FUHSD staff to discuss potential joint program oppOltunities. Following is a list of programs that the City and FUHSD became pmtners in during the SunU11er 2004. The total package of programs was run at 100% cost recovc;ry. Water Polo Instruction - 50 pmticipants, 10 hours per weelc ages 12 to 17 Youth Basketball Camps - 275 pmticipants, 5 camps, 25 hours per week, ages 7 to 12 Basketball League - 8 high school teams, 120 participants, 8 hours per week, ages 15 to 18 Open Gym - open to the public, 55 participants, 3 hours per week ages 15 to adult Page 14 of 15 2007 - 2008. Work Program I Project Goal I Status I Comments I Added two crossing guards. City is sponsoring pilot project television coverage of sports at Cupertino high schools on public access. De AnzalCity recycling program - the City gives De Anza used computers and De Anza refurbishes them. .. 5. School Resource Officers Added second SRO in FY 2004/05 CUSD & FUHSD now contributes $10,000 each to this program. 6. Juvenile Prevention Program Contracted with Linda Rios for CUSD contributes 50% of the cost of this Outreach Services program. v .-- ;U \ ~ ~ 2007/2008 Work Program (January 30, 2007) Page 15 of 15