03.01.18_Full_AgendaCITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
7:00 PM
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall
Thursday, March 1, 2018
This meeting will be televised.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Summer & Neighborhood Events
2.Subject: Teen Programs Update
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.Subject: Regular Meeting on February 1, 2018
Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commission
on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most
cases, State law will prohibit the commission from making any decisions with respect to
a matter not listed on the agenda
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
4.Subject: 2017-2018 Work Plan
Work Plan
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March 1, 2018Parks and Recreation Commission AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
5.Subject: Department/City Work Plan
Staff Report
2018-2019 City Work Program
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6.Subject: Director's Report
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, February 1, 2018
7:00 PM
MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 7:02pm in the Community Hall, at 10350 Torre
Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present: Helene Davis, Meenakshi Biyani, Carol Stanek, Judy Wilson,
Neesha Tambe
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Christine Hanel, Kevin Khuu, Alex Acenas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of January 4, 2018 – Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve
the minutes of January 4, 2018. Commissioner Biyani seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. Chair/Vice-chair Selection
Chair Davis asked for nominations for chair. Commissioner Stanek nominated
Neesha Tambe. Commissioner Wilson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Chair Tambe asked for nominations for vice chair. Commissioner Wilson
nominated Meenakshi Biyani. Commissioner Stanek seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. San Francisco Shakespeare Presentation
Will Crocket and Toby Leavitt, from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival,
presented to the Commission an overview and feedback received about their
summer programs, including Shakespeare in the Park, summer camps, and the on
tour Shakespeare play. Announced for 2018, the summer performance will be A
Mid-Summers Night’s Dream and SF Shakespeare is actively looking for more
partnerships, especially with the Chinese and Chinese American community.
Commissioner Wilson suggested reaching out to the local high school clubs for
volunteers to help with production and contacting the Hsinchu Sister City. The
Commission requested feedback from SF Shakespeare about the Memorial Park
Amphitheatre, to add to the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan and
suggested more advertising of the pre-performance green show.
4. Jollyman Park – Off Leash Hours Presentation
Sameer Raheja, from the Jollyman Dog Group, presented to the Commission a
proposal for a pilot program of off leash hours at Jollyman Park. Suggested a 6
month trial period, 1 hour before and 1 hour after sunset, at the South-East Corner
of the park. Cited several local cities that have the program: Mountain View,
Redwood City, Menlo Park, and San Carlos. Los Altos is currently surveying their
community members about having the program. Explained that the Mary Ave
Dog Park is insufficient and doesn’t provide what they need. Discussion followed.
Catherine Coe, Cupertino Resident, opposed the idea. Cited that this was already
happening at the park and provided various reasons against the idea. Owns a dog,
but uses the Mary Ave Dog Park.
Charlie Hanson, Cupertino Resident, supported the idea, citing the benefits of
interacting with dogs for himself and his wife. Due to recent tickets given for off
leash dogs, the neighbors don’t bring their dogs to the park. Asked for the trial
period to bring the dogs back.
Bob Colloton, Cupertino Resident, added that the Jollyman Dog Group is an
example of the community coming together and being more progressive, like
Mountain View and San Carlos. The off leash program would enhance the
underutilized area of Jollyman park.
Vineet Gupta, Cupertino Resident, pointed out the Mary Avenue Dog Park is
insufficient for large dogs and driving there, on a weekday, consumes too much
time with the local traffic. The designated times would alleviate concerns about
off leash dogs coming into contact with children.
Tony Alexander, Cupertino Resident, spoke to the Mountain View city employees
about their off leash program and received positive feedback. Believed this to be a
good solution for both dog owners and non-dog owners. Encouraged having this
now so it impacts the Master Plan and makes us more progressive.
Xiaoyu Weng, Cupertino Resident, was originally was scared of dogs. Changed
her mind after she adopted a puppy for her daughter and now loves her dog.
Believes the off leash hours will bring more community connection.
Venkateswara Sreepathy, Cupertino Resident, had originally opposed the idea of
having off leash dog hours back in 2014. Now supports the idea and has changed
his mind since he became a dog owner. Explained the benefits of having his dog
and having the off leash program.
Debashis Rao, Cupertino Resident, reinforced the idea of self-policing for the off
leash program. Also, emphasized that creates a sense of community for the
neighbors.
Satnya Swaroop, representing the Jollyman Dog Group, supported the idea and
provided insight into why some people oppose this program, but believes
educating them will change their minds. Requested the Commission consider the
idea.
Don Phillips, representing Cupertino Little League, mentioned they are not
opposed to the idea, but asked to be included in the planning of this trial period if
it moves forward and in the feedback portion.
Sandra Berndt, Cupertino resident, mentioned that dogs running, while on leash,
is not the same as running off leash. Added that she didn’t meet her neighbors
until she got a dog. Reinforced the idea of self-policing for the program.
The Commission accepted the presentation and asked staff to research the
implementation of the trial period and report back. Suggested looking into
potential issues, including possible costs and expenses, and asked for more
community input and outreach to all neighbors in the area and other key
stakeholders. This subject will come back to a future agenda as an action item.
5. Afterschool Enrichment Presentation
Christine Hanel, Assistant Director of Recreation, presented to the Commission a
detailed background of the program and its current status.
David Fung, Cupertino Resident, suggested the Recreation Department work on
having the extended coverage at the schools and staff partner with the schools, to
maximize the benefits for the kids and parents.
Commissioner Wilson suggested offering help to Cupertino Union School
District and having the district lead in what they’re looking for. Chair Tambe
agreed with staying in touch with them and reaching an agreement to ensure the
community is being served.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
6. 2017-2018 Commission Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the work plan. Requested other potential dates for the
study session with City Council. Suggested an earlier start time and to include
weekends.
Chair Tambe inquired about the joint meeting with the Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission. The Commission agreed to asking for a presentation from the Bicycle
Pedestrian Commission instead of a joint meeting. Staff will come back with the
answer. Commissioner Wilson requested to add Age Friendly Designation
presentation to a future agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Cricket Feasibility Study
Alex Acenas, from the Public Works Department, presented the Cricket Feasibility
Study to the Commission. Had contracted with Callendar Associates to study the
possibility of building an international sized cricket field in Cupertino. Identified
3 potential sites: Creekside Park, Jollyman Park, and Wilson Park. Asked the
Commission to accept the presentation. The Commission requested to see the
other parks and schools that were surveyed.
Theresa Sutton, president of the Cupertino Little League, did not support having
the cricket field built in Cupertino, as it’s too big to fit anywhere. Asked the
Commission to reconsider building the field, since it would displace other sports
and bring more traffic into the City.
Don Phillips, with Cupertino Little League, also opposed building the cricket field.
Believed this to be a regional draw and the footprint is not something that the City
can accommodate.
Aeron, president of AYSO 35 and Cupertino FC, believed that the cricket field is
too large to fit within the City. Supported having a multi-sport field built instead.
Bob Joyce, from De Anza Youth Soccer League, was opposed to taking away youth
facilities to build an adult size cricket field. Emphasized building this would
displace many youth soccer and baseball players.
Christine Hanel clarified that this was only a feasibility study, which was directed
by City Council and is part of the Master Plan process. Discussion followed. Vice
Chair Biyani asked for more background information to go with the report. Chair
Tambe requested additional research into a full youth cricket ground instead of an
international cricket ground or a cricket pitch for practice. The Commission
requested staff to look into additional and to contact the cricket community for
their input.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
8. Director’s Report
Christine Hanel presented on the following:
- Cupertino Spelling Bee: had 25 students in each age categories.
- Block Leader Dinner: last Thursday night, had 90 block leaders attend.
- Poet Laureate reception at the Senior Center, welcomed Kacey McCormick as
the new Poet Laureate.
Coming up on February 9th, will have a toddler movie night. Also a job fair on
Saturday, February 17th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, at Community Hall. In February,
the Director and 2 supervisors will be attending a CEQA training and will have
the CPRS Awards Dinner on February 22th.
Commissioner Wilson attended the Sports Center opening and will attend the
Mayor’s Meeting next week. Asked for a list of upcoming events to present.
Commissioner Stanek reminded that they also need to bring any “asks” to the
Mayor and suggested sharing the off leash dog hours topic. Commissioner
Stanek attended the Mayor’s State of the City luncheon and the Block Leaders’
quarterly meeting. Also provided feedback on the scenic gate and requested
adding a phone number to the sign to call in case it’s locked. Commissioner
Davis attended the Regnart Creek Trail workshop and reported on the
delegation of students from Copertino, Italy. Vice Chair Biyani attended the
Regnart Creek Trail community meeting, Poet Laureate reception, and the State
of the City. Chair Tambe interviewed for her position on the Commission and
was reappointed and watched the State of the City address.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Khuu, Administrative Assistant
Recreation and Community Services Department
Minutes approved at the___ regular meeting
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER
10185 N. STELLING ROAD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5732
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3135 • FAX: (408) 777-3137
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 Updated 2/22/18
August 3, 2017
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan *
August 23, 2017
Discuss Commission’s Work Plan for FY 2017/2018
September 7, 2017
Godbe Survey Results
McClellan Ranch Parking Lot Improvement
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Vision and Goals,
Prioritization Criteria, and Preliminary Opportunities Analysis
September 19, 2017 – Work Plan presentation to City Council
October 2017 - Cancelled
November 2, 2017
Age Friendly City Initiative Presentation
2016/2017 Budget Presentation
Community Gardens Presentation
CIP Priorities
November 9, 2017 Special Meeting
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan – Update and Draft
Recreation Program Overview
December 7, 2017
Citywide Pedestrian Plan Presentation
McClellan Ranch Parking Lot Improvement Update
Accreditation Update – Governance, Mission, and Vision
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
January 4, 2018
Blackberry Farm Presentation
Property Acquisition at 10301 Byrne Avenue
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
February 1, 2018
San Francisco Shakespeare Presentation
Jollyman Park – Off Leash Hours Presentation
Afterschool Enrichment Presentation
Cricket Feasibility Study
February 28, 2018 Special Joint Meeting
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan *
March 1, 2018
Summer & Neighborhood Events Presentation
Teen Programs Update
Department/City Work Plan
April 5, 2018
New Enterprise Software Presentation
CIP Presentation
Healing Gardens Presentation
Community Gardens Update
Accreditation Update – Public Info Policy and Involvement
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan *
May 5, 2018
New Enterprise Software Implementation
Sports Center Upgrades Presentation
Equity Plan
All-inclusive Playground
June 7, 2018
Comprehensive Revenue Policy
Work Plan 2018/2019
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan *
July 5, 2018
No meeting
August 2, 2018
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan *
Special Meetings to Be Scheduled:
Splash Pad Field Trip
Items to schedule:
o Connected or Smart City
o Join Meeting with Bike and Ped Commission – Improved Transportation
o Age Friendly Communities Designation
o Partnerships with CUSD/Sedgwick Property
o Bee Apiary/Bee Guild Update
o Emergency Services Update
o Recreation Staff Goals Presentation
o One or Two Year Recreation Work Plan
o Lawrence-Mitty Project Update
o 2017 Aquatics Programs and Activities Presentation
o Recreation & Community Services Budget Requests
o 2018 Events Concept Plan
o Senior Center Repairs Presentation
o Case Management Presentation
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER
10185 NORTH STELLING ROAD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5732
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3120 • WWW.CUPERTINO.ORG
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: March 1, 2018
Subject
Recreation and Community Services 2018/19 Work Program
Recommended Action
Receive direction on additional priorities for 2018/19.
Description
City Council approved an annual staff work program on February 20th. Completion of
several of the approved items are the responsibility of the Director of Recreation and
Community Services and the department staff.
Discussion
This year, staff organized the work program by themes – areas of emphasis and
priority:
- Smart City
- Financial Sustainability
- Public Engagement and Transparency
- Community Livability and Sustainable Infrastructure
- Operational Efficiency
- Public and Private Partnerships
The work program includes twelve items of special interest to the department and the
City. While these area worthwhile goals, there may be additional internal departmental
opportunities that are based on the Commission’s priorities.
Sustainability Impact
None
Fiscal Impact
None
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Prepared by: Jeff Milkes, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Reviewed by: N/A
Approved for Submission by: Jeff Milkes, Director of Recreation and Community
Services
Attachments: 2018-2019 City Work Program
Smart City
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Wireless Master Plan Update the City's wireless policies and
goals to ensure a comprehensive build
out of facilities.
The City will initiate a Request for
Proposals in Winter 2018.
Request proposals from interested
consultants.
Scheduled November 2018 Chad
Mosley/Bill
Mitchell
Public Works/IT
Water System Asset Management Plan
(AMP) / Valuation
1) Quantify system condition and
projected needs / costs to sustain industry
standard; and 2) Value system to
determine appropriate lease rate or sale
price after 2022.
Agreement with consultant executed with
completed work product due in August
2018.
Coordinate with SJWC and consultant an
AMP that is mutually beneficial to both
parties.
In Progress August 2018 Roger Lee Public Works
Municipal Water System Ensure lessee (San Jose Water Co.) is
maintaining and operating system to
industry standard.
SJWC investment in system has
increased. Negotiations ongoing to define
capital investments through 2022.
Continue negotiations.In Progress December 2018 Timm
Borden/Roger
Lee
Public Works
Emergency Services Continuity of
Government Plan
Complete plan to resume operations of
the City after a major emergency.
Previous plan was written in 2004. That
plan will be evaluated and a new plan will
be developed.
Emergency Services Coordinator will
research and coordinate with Santa Clara
County and other partners to write a plan
for City Council review and adoption.
In Progress September 2018 Clare
Francavilla
Recreation &
Community
Services
Wireless Upgrade - Public Space Build wirelss "hot spots" at various public
locations w/in Cupertino
Determining best location and associated
solution(s).
Seismic modeling of selected "hot-spot"
locations. Budget allocation for
FY18/FY19
In Progress FY2018/FY19 Bill Innovation &
Technology
Financial Sustainability
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
BMR linkage fees update Consider increasing linkage fees for
residential and non-residential projects to
provide funding for BMR affordable units
To begin in Summer 2017 after requested
funding for nexus study is authorized as
part of FY 2018-19 budget
Prepare nexus study Proposed Winter 2018-19 Kerri Heusler Community
Development
Employer-based revenue measures Explore employer-based revenue
measures to address issues such as
traffic congestion
Proposed TBD David Brandt CMO
Explore storm water ballot initiative with
grassroots group(s) with input from
Sustainability Commission.
Explore feasibility and potential steps to
conduct property owner mail-in election
for authorization to adjust stormwater fees
from 1992 level to current.
Note: General Fund subsidizes Cupertino
Stormwater Program to meet legal
obligations, fund pollution prevention
programs, and provide robust
environmental education and outreach to
residents, businesses, and Cupertino
School District.
Mayor sent support letter for SB 231
(enacted 10/17) relaxing legal restrictions
on storm water fees. Staff have discussed
steps taken by Palo Alto to achieve a
succussful election outcome.
Explore feasability of an election in
Cupertino. Solicit input from Sustainability
Commission and local grassroots groups.
Discuss topic with Sustainability
Commission before July 2018; conduct
outreach and focus groups by July 2019.
Develop plan for potential property owner
mail-in election by December 2019.
In Progress December 2019 Cheri Donnelly Public Works
Consider policies and related Code and
Specific Plan amendments to implement
policies in the Economic Development
Strategic Plan.
EDSP adopted by City Council in late
2016. Hired consultant to work on
implementation of key objectives
including: Identified several policies for
forward-looking economic development
including:1. Consider allowing
incubator/co-working uses to replace
underperforming retail. 2. Consider
creating office allocation in the General
Plan specifically for mid-to-small size
companies. 3. Identify and develop
regulations for an Innovation/Arts district
in the City. 4. Create a policy to allow
mobile uses (including food trucks) in the
City.
Identified several policies for forward-
looking economic development including:
1. Consider allowing incubator/co-working
uses to replace retail on sites that have
underperforming retail and meet specific
criteria. 2. Consider creating office
allocation in the General Plan specifically
for mid-to-small size companies. 3.
Identify and develop regulations for an
Innovation/Arts district in the City. 4.
Create a policy to allow mobile uses
(including food trucks) in the City. This
could include identifying areas where
such uses could be allowed.
In Progress End of 2018-19 Angela Tsui Community
Development
Sustainable calpers funding strategy Identify a long term funding strategy to
fund rising costs related to retirement
Presentation to Council as part of Mid
Year Budget (March 6) and present to
Fiscal Strategic in Late March/Early
April Cost of strategy to Council as part of
Proposed Budget Hearing
In Progress June 2018 Kristina Adminstrative
Services
Public Engagement and Transparency
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Strategic Plan for Equity and Access to
Recreation Programs
Provide greater access to programs and
activities for individuals with disabilities by
completing and launching a strategic plan.
The plan will address ADA requirements,
inclusion opportunities and special
programs.
Create a task force within the department
to create a strategy and begin
coordinating opportunities.
Proposed June 2019 Christine Hanel Recreation &
Community
Services
Senior Engagement Review the City's engagment strategy
with seniors, including the role of the
Senior Citizen Advisory Council
Proposed Jaqui Guzman
Jeff Milkes
CMO
Recreation &
Community
Services
I heart Cupertino - Teen Design Challenge Build a sense of community by launching
a Cupertino swag store with an fun youth
design project
Project team is developing project charter Request buy-in from local schools and
businesses
Scheduled October 2018 Jaqui Guzman
Colleen Letire
Danny Meztizo
CMO
Recreation &
Community
Services
Volunteer Fair Promote a sense of community and good
will in Cupertino by encouraging
volunteerism
The volunteer fair has been scheduled for
May 5th at Civic Center Plaza
Outreach plans are being developed Scheduled May 2018 Colleen Lettire CMO
Economic Development Website Streamline city web content for new
businesses. Develop an integrated
approach for outreach and marketing to
brokers, business owners, and others as
a center for innovation and the heart of
Silicon Valley.
Valuable content and links on existing
site.
Will continue to assess the needs of
businesses and add helpful resources.
Work with the City's Public
Affairs/Communications team to redesign
the Economic Development webpages
within the Citywide website enhancement.
In Progress 2018 Angela Tsui Community
Development
Citywide Branding Strategy Train staff on City branding standards,
create secondary logos, and a City tag
line
Branding standards have been developed
and training for staff is scheduled
Work with consultant to develop
secondary logos
In Progress February 2018 Brian Babcock CMO
Citywide Community Engagement Develop strategies for better engaging
with the public on City issues and provide
staff with tools and training
Four staff members participated in ILG's
TIERS community engagement training.
City has also contracted with Open Town
Hall (formerly known as Peak Democracy)
and training for staff has been scheduled.
Pilot TIERS strategy for Junipero Sierra
Trail feasibility study. Pilot Open Town
Hall.
In Progress December 2018 Jaqui Guzman
Brian Babcock
Bill Mitchel
Jennifer Chiu
CMO
I&T
PW
Community Livability and Sustainable Infrastructure
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Incentives to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)Provide incentives to build ADUs (which
provide affordable housing opportunities)
by reviewing ordinance and reducing fees
The Council asked staff to add this item to
the work program in late 2017.
Project will begin in Summer 2018 Proposed 2018 Gian Community
Development
Update the Municipal Code to Provide Parking Incentives for
Electric Vehicles and Encourage Outdoor Seating in
Restaurants
The Planning Commission requested
these items to be added to the work
program to provide incentives for green
infrastructure and enhance pedestrian-
oriented character of developments
To begin after Council authorizes it in the
work program
Proposed TBD Piu Ghosh Community
Development
Public Art in Developments Review and consider amending the
$100,000 maximum for Public Art in
Developments.
The FAC requested that this project be
added to the upcoming work program in
2016. Council authorized this in 2017.
Project will be initiated in Summer 2018 Proposed TBD Catarina Kidd Community
Development
Lawn Buster Drought Tolerant Planting Pilot Develop a program that allows residents
to easily elect water-wise turf conversion,
including pre-set landscape plans, pre-
approved contractors, and fixed prices
Research has begun to evaluate best
options for a city-wide pilot
Collect data and research similar
programs
Proposed June 2019 Misty Mersich CMO
Healthy Cities Initiative Revise smoking and water access policies
and regulations to meet HCI standards
Proposed December 2018 Jaqui Guzman CMO
Shuttle Bus Service Study Study the feasibility of an east-west
shuttle bus service that connects to
Caltrain
Proposed TBD Senior
Transportation
Planner
Public Works
Penalties for Violation of Conditions of Approval Consider increasing maximum penalty of
$100K for violations of conditions of
approval.
Requested by Councilmember.Issue will be reviewed with related
municipal code updates.
Scheduled TBD Phillip Wilkomm Community
Development
Teen Stress Work with the Teen Commission and
Cupertino 95014 on events that address
teen stress in Cupertino
Cupertino 95014 has agreed to study the
issue of teen stress in Cupertino and
propose an event to highlight the problem
and potential solutions
The Teen Commission is working on a
teen stress-relief event as part of thier
workplan
Scheduled TBD Brian Babcock
Danny Meztizo
CMO
Recreation &
Community
Services
Short Term Rentals Develop a regulatory program to regulate and
collect TOT from STRs
Study session on Feb. 6, 2018 Sign collection agreements with Airbnb
and other large STR platforms. Draft Muni
Code regualtions for STRs with public
input.
Scheduled June 2019 Jaqui Guzman
Ben Fu
CMO
Community
Development
Regnart Road – analysis of maintenance responsibilities 1) Research and determine adjacent
property owner and City maintenance
responsibilities; and 2) Receive owner
input and educate regarding
responsibilities; and 3) Complete City
work.
Drainage evaluation complete.Obtain land use general counsel, review
findings and conduct public meeting(s).
Investigative work and meeting with
owners complete by summer 2018.
In Progress June 2019. Chad Mosley /
Roger Lee
Public Works
Lawrence Mitty Acquire a parcel at Lawrence Expwy and
Mitty Ave for trail expansion and park
development
City has worked with SJWC and County
to secure a three-way transaction but was
not able to reach agreement with SJWC
County is taking the lead on negotiations
with SJWC. If property is secured, funding
allocation for conceptual design will be
proposed with 2018-19 CIP.
In Progress TBD Jaqui Guzman
Timm Borden
Jeff Milkes
CMO
Public Works
Recreation &
Community
Services
Vallco Specific Plan Create a community-based vision and
objective standards for development at
Vallco
Consultants hired and initial community
ourtreach started
Prepare Draft EIR and Specific Plan after
community outreach
In Progress Fall 2018 Catarina Kidd
and Piu Ghosh
Community
Development
Community Garden Improvements Renovate the community gardens at
McClellan Ranch, and implement a new
process and procedures for a more
effective, community-driven gardens
program.
Multiple stakeholder meetings have been
held to develop better procedures and
appropriate enforcement policies. A
capital project is in progress, working with
a consultant to develop a clear concept
and vision for the gardens. A second
capital project has been proposed for
2018/19 to renovate the gardens. The
new rules and enforcement process will
be implemented as garden plots are
assigned.
Complete public involvement process and
propose recommended alternative to City
Council for garden renovation.
In Progress Summer 2019 Kim Calame Recreation &
Community
Services
Community Livability and Sustainable Infrastructure
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Strategic Plan for Neighborhood Special Events Complete strategic planning to implement
recreational activities in neighborhood
parks.
Research and a draft report are in
progress.
Complete research into equipment,
staffing, objectives, and organize
neighborhood task forces to assist with
program planning. Hire part time
Recreation staff to complete planning to
implement a pilot program in Summer
2018.
In Progress October 2018 Jeff Milkes/
Rachelle
Sander
Recreation &
Community
Services
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Create a 20+ year community-driven plan
to meet future parks, open space and
recreation needs through establishing
goals and priorities and enhancing or
expanding facilities and programs.
Council authorized consultant contract in
January 2017. Consultant and staff have
evaluated existing park and recreation
systems, formed an advisory group,
developed a vision statement and goals,
identified prioritization criteria and
identified preliminary opportunities.
Community outreach explored best use of
park spaces to identify needs for different
events, activities and goals. The plan is
anticipated to come before City Council in
Fall 2018, depending upon additional
public input and results of upcoming
workshops.
Upcoming Council and Parks &
Recreation Commission study session to
review large project items for the Master
Plan. Public input and workshops will
occur, and project list, scoping, and
budget information will be developed from
the results.
In Progress Fall 2018 Gail Seeds Recreation &
Community
Services
Solid Waste Characterization Studies and Waste Audits 1) Complete tonnage audit and waste
characterization studies of pertinent
streams of City facilities, residential
curbside, and commercial waste; and
2) Analyze effectiveness of neighboring
agency programs and emerging
technology as it might apply in Cupertino
in diverting recyclable content from
landfill.
Collected contract and waste
characterization information from
neighboring agencies. Began review of
potential auditors and consultants.
Execute consultant agreements and begin
work.
In Progress June 2018 Cheri Donnelly/
Roger Lee
Public Works
Teacher Housing Evaluate a “Teacher Housing” project in
partnership with a non‐profit developer try
to identify and develop surplus school
property as a teacher housing project.
In March 2016, the Planning Commission
recommended adding a goal of providing
100 senior or "teacher" housing units per
year for the next five years and/or provide
incentive and priority for Cupertino
residents. The priority system was
implemented as part of the BMR
Administrative Manual update in
September 2016.
Continue to explore opportunities in
collaboration with the school districts
In Progress TBD Kerri Heusler
Heart of the City Plan Amend the Heart of the City Specific Plan:
(1) for clarifications to the minimum street
side setback requirements, and (2) to
review street tree requirements to allow
larger trees, increase diversity of tree type
and encourage drought-tolerant and
native tree types.
To be revised during the next Heart of the
City Specific Plan update
On Hold Erick Serrano Community
Development
Library Community Room Addition Continue design and implementation of
library community room addition
Preferred alternative was adopted by City
Council in 2015. Funding was pledged by
Irvine Company in development
agreement for Hamptons development
pending issuance of building permits.
Initiate architectural design On Hold TBD Timm Borden Public Works
Operational Efficiency
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Alternative Commute Pilot for Staff Pilot to encourage employees to use
alternative modes of transportation such
as walking, biking, transit, and carpool to
relieve road congestion, reduce harmful
emissions and improve employee health.
Exploring programs from surrounding
cities and writing a draft proposal
Develop policy, implementation
measures, and determine appropriate
incentive levels.
Proposed June 2019 Misty Mersich CMO
American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation To objectively evaluate, verify and
recognize compliance with recommended
management practices.
Reviewing / amending current practices
and beginning self-assessment process.
Complete update of current practices and
schedule onsite evaluation.
Scheduled FY2019/2020 Roger Lee Public Works
Workforce Planning Use data in the City's ERP system and
several city documents such as the
budget, CIP and Council Work Program to
identify key positions needed and how to
attract, retain or train to ensure the
availabiltiy of those positions when
needed.
None Begin identifying key positions. Formulate
training/recrutiment/retention strategy for
those positions.
Scheduled June 2019 Kristina Admin Services
Labor Negotiations Negotiate equitable long term contracts
with all bargaining units
Current contract expires in June 2019. Begin preparation for negotiations in
January 2019
Scheduled June 2019 Kristina Admin Services
Disaster recovery plan Provide network/data resiliency thru the
use of offsite and out of region data
centers
Simplified network/data infrastructure to
allow for easy migration to offsite data
center
1) Move current City Hall data center
infrastructure elements to local colocation
facility. 2) Build second infrastructure
environment at distant, out-of-region
colocation facility.
In Progress FY2018/FY19 Bill Innovation &
Technology
Applications Deploy applications to enhance
operational efficiency.
In process of implementing various
enterprise applications including Accela
Land Management, GovInvest, Peak
Democracy and Zonar 3D
1) Finalize implementation of applications
in flight. 2) Continue to research cost
effective solutions to current business
problems.
In Progress FY2018 Bill Innovation &
Technology
Public Building Condition and Use Assessment 1) Determine priority assessment of
buildings for future improvements; and, 2)
Analyze selected buildings for facility use
efficiency
Notice to proceed issued.Facilitate consultants work by retrieving
needed documents and facilitating on-site
inspections.
In Progress August 2018 Roger Lee Public Works
Staffing Level Evaluation Analyze work load of various staff to
insure community expectations are met
and ordinance requirements are enforced.
Various deficiencies have been identified.Complete evaluation within department
and discuss coordination with other
departments as applicable and needed.
In Progress FY2019/20 Timm
Borden/Roger
Lee
Public Works
Weekend Work Program Ensure efficiency of program.reviewing current practices and gathering
data from staff
Complete evaluation within the
department and determine the value of
labor received from participants vs. the
value of full-time employees to monitor
the program.
In Progress January 2019 Carl Valdez Public Works
Civic Center Master Plan - Design dev/space prog.Begin Design Development and
Programming for new preferred
alternative from 2015 Civic Center Master
Plan
Working with Architectural Consultant to
develop options and estimates.
Upon approval from City Council to move
forward, negotiate design contract for
architectural services.
In Progress January 2019 Timm Borden Public Works
Roll Out of Addiltional ERP Modules Fully utilize ERP system to automate and
simplify business processes
Fixed Asset module is in data verifcation
stage. CAFR Builder is in contract
negotiations.
Review contract module and requested
time off capabilities in the City's online
timesheet/benefits portal
In Progress June 2020 Kristina Admin Services
Roll Out of Open Gov Platform (maps and additional reports)Fully utilize OpenGov Software Sucessfully began using and integrating
open budget portion of OpenGov
Build out additional reports and view on
the City's transparency portal
In Progress June 2020 Kristina Admin Services
Integration of Workplan and Other Long/Short Term
Documents to Develop 5 Year Business Plan for City.
Comprehensive Business Plan that
encompases all workplan items ensuring
adequate funding and staffing resources.
Goal of 80-100% funded in the next 20
years.
Pending work plan approval. Strategies:
a) Establish a 115 Trust and funding
strategy; b) 20 year amortization; c) 6%
discount rate; d) Long Term staffing costs
projections including negotiated increase
using GovInvest
Ensure costs associated with items
approved in workplan are included in the
FY19 budget. Ensure future costs of
items in the workplan are included in the
Long Term Financial forecast
In Progress June 2020 Kristina Admin Services
Operational Efficiency
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Accreditation of the Recreation & Community Services
Department
National accreditation by the Commission
for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies to inform policy makers, staff,
and community members that the parks
and recreation agency has been
independently evaluated against
established benchmarks for delivering a
high level of quality service.
The City has been accepted as a
candidate for national accreditation in
2019. A committee of front-line staff,
supervisors and managers are addressing
each of the 151 national standards. All
Recreation staff have been trained in the
process. The Department is on schedule
to be reviewed in early 2019 and
potentially accredited in October, 2019.
Complete self evaluation addressing the
151 national standards. This requires
wide-ranging tasks includin creating a
department marketing plan, risk
assessment plan, and a review of all
department policies.
In Progress October 2019 Jeff Milkes Recreation and
Community
Services
Implement ActiveNet Registration Software System Replace the current recreation registration
software with a cloud-based software
version to enhance service at the Quinlan
Community Center, Sports Center, Senior
Center and other recreation facilities as
appropriate.
Staff have negotiated a contract with
ActiveNet and the start of implementation
is planned for Spring 2018. The project is
anticipated to be live by Fall 2018.
Complete Contract and coordinate
implementation schedule
In Progress Fall 2018 Project Lead,
Rachelle
Sander. Project
Manager, Bill
Mitchell
Recreation and
Community
Services, with
Innovation &
Technology
Cross Platform System Integration Leverage new technology aqcuisitions to
create integrated systems
Idenitfied integration possibilities between
the City's ERP Logos and Land
Management Software, Recreation
Software, Project Works and Recrutiment
software. Finance division working with
Land Management software on integration
specifications
Explore and implement integration In Progress Summer 2018
and Ongoing
Kristina All
Public and Private Partnerships
Project Title Project Objective Progress to Date Next Steps Current Status Completion Date Staff Lead Department
Support the Creation of a Film Society To increase art opportunities in the City.
The goal is to support the creation of a
film society based on a request by
interested citizens
NA Explore opportunities upon authorization Proposed TBD Angela Tsui and
Catarina Kidd
Community
Development
Small Business Dev. Center Explore the viability of establishing a small
business development center within the
City of Cupertino.
This is an action item in the EDSP as a
resource to retain and grow small and
midsize businesses.
Continue to explore opportunities.In Progress TBD Angela Tsui Community
Development
Library Lease Sign a new lease with the Library JPA for
use of the City's Library facility
Staff has begun meeting with Library staff
to discuss terms for the new lease
Negotiate and complete lease In Progress June 2018 Jaqui Guzman
Rocio Fierro
Jeff Milkes
Roger Lee
CMO
CAO
RCSD
PW
Strategic Partnerships with Nonprofits Create strategic partnerships with
nonprofits to improve effectiveness of
Recreation & Community Services
Programs. Objectives include coordination
of programs with the Cupertino Library,
YMCA, West Valley Community Services,
School Districts, etc.
Proposed Develop MOU with Library addressing
program opportunities, and continue
discussions with West Valley Community
Services to provide greater support for
Case Managers.
In Progress June 2019
(ongoing)
Kim Calame,
Kim Frey,
Christine Hanel
Recreation &
Community
Services