PC 09-10-2019 CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES, September 10, 2019
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m Chairperson Wang called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting in the
Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA. and led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson R Wang, Vice Chair Vikram Saxena, Commissioners Kitty Moore, David
Fung. Absent: Alan Takahashi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Jennifer Griffin spoke about housing laws recently passed in the State of Oregon
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
STUDY SESSION:
1. Subject: Presentation on possible adoption of Reach Codes—Building Codes more stringent
than State Standard Title 24, Part 6 (Energy) and Part 11 (CaIGREEN)
Recommended Action: Receive presentation and provide any input to Staff j
The Director of Community Development,Ben Fu, provided some background information on
the project. The Sustainability Manager, Andre Duurvoort, provided an overview of the City's
Climate Action Plan, projects and goals of the Sustainability Commission to the
Commissioners. He explained what a "Reach Code" is. John Supp, Program Lead, Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority, addressed the Planning Commission regarding which
neighboring cities in Santa Clara County are considering Reach Codes and some sample
changes to consider for the existing building codes. The Planning Commissioners asked
questions of the presenter and of Staff.
Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Rhoda Fry
Dashiel Leeds
Gary Latshaw
Lisa Warren
Scott Shell
Rahul Vasanth
Chair Wang closed the public comment period.
The Planning Commissioners provided comments for consideration to the Sustainability
Commission.
2. Subject: Study Session on the General plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan
Recommended Action: Receive update and provide direction to Staff
Planning Manager, Piu Ghosh, provided background information on the City's General Plan
and the reporting requirements. The City Council is seeking recommendations on the
formatting of the annual review and the narrative of the on-going, updates, amendments, or
changes in policies, programs and implementations. Staff was asked and answered questions.
Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Lisa Warren
Chair Wang closed the public comment period.
The Planning Commissioners provided comments and suggestions to Staff regarding the
formatting of the annual report of the General Plan.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Commissioners Moore and Fung mentioned the various public meetings and events they have
attended.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25pm to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on
September 24, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Beth Ebbe , eputy Board Clerk