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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
6:45 PM
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approve the December 14 Planning Commission minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the December 14 Planning Commission minutes
1 - Draft Minutes
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POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: 2021 General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan
Recommended Action: Provide direction on the General Plan Annual
Review/Implementation Plan.
Staff Report
1 - GP 2021 Annual Report - First Draft
3.Subject: 2022 Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners
Recommended Action: Appoint representatives for monthly Mayor's Meeting with
Commissioners
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event an
action taken by the Planning Commission is deemed objectionable, the matter may be officially appealed
to the City Council in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the Commission’s decision. Said
appeal is filed with the City Clerk (Ordinance 632).
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teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
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Agenda Item
22-10308 Agenda Date: 1/11/2022
Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Approve the December 14 Planning Commission minutes
Approve the December 14 Planning Commission minutes
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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
REGULAR MEETING
At 6:45 p.m. Chair Wang called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order. This was a
teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair R Wang, Vice Chair Steven Scharf (6:54 p.m.), Commissioners Muni Madhdhipatla,
Vikram Saxena. Absent: Commissioner Sanjiv Kapil. All Commissioners teleconferenced for the
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve the November 23 Planning Commission minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 23 Planning Commission minutes
Commissioner Saxena moved and Commissioner Madhdhipatla seconded to approve the
November 23 Planning Commission minutes. Ayes: Wang, Madhdhipatla, Saxena. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: Scharf, Kapil.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer Griffin thanked Planning Manager Piu Ghosh for recognizing staff and acknowledged
staff who have resigned and/or retired from the City of Cupertino.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None
CONSENT CALENDAR – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. Subject: Consider Development and Architectural and Site Approval permits that would
allow the replacement of seven (7) storage buildings, with three (3) new buildings between
one (1) and three (3) stories in height to allow for a 166,845 sq. ft. storage facilit y; Consider
a Fence Exception request to allow electronic vehicular gates and a Tree Removal Permit
request to allow the removal and replacement of eight (8) protected trees. (Application
No(s): DP-2019-05, ASA-2019-05, EXC-2019-04, TR-2019-048; Applicant(s): Emilia Samudio
(Jordan Architects); Location: 10655 Mary Ave.; APN: 326-06-050)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission, in accordance
with draft resolutions (Attachments 1-4), recommends that the City Council:
1. Find the project exempt from CEQA;
2. Approve the Development Permit (DP-2019-05);
3. Approve the Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2019-05);
4. Approve the Fence Exception (EXC-2019-04); and
5. Approve the Tree Removal Permit (TR-2019-048).
Senior Planner Gian Martire gave a presentation on the development proposal from Jordan
Architects requesting permits to allow for a partial demolition of the current storage facility
and allow for construction of a new storage facility. This would include an easement to the
City that would allow for a future multi-use trail facility along the east side of the property,
and to provide an access point to a future Junipero Serra trail along I-280. Parking spaces
intended for this facility will be clearly marked for the sole use of the facility and will not
be for trail and public usage. None of the 8 protected trees proposed for removal are
heritage trees and will be replaced with other trees.
Mr. Martire, developers Curtis Leigh, Bruce Jordan, and Todd Trekell, and City Attorney
Chris Jensen answered questions from the Commission.
Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following people spoke:
Thom Buchanan
Jennifer Griffin
Chair Wang closed the public comment period.
Vice Chair Scharf moved and Commissioner Saxena seconded to approve the Resolutions.
Ayes: Wang, Scharf, Madhdhipatla, Saxena. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kapil.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
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2. Subject: Discuss potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommended Action: Recommend potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 and identifying the top three proposals, limited to no more than five.
Planning Manager Piu Ghosh led a discussion on items the Planning Commission would
like to see considered by Council for the FY 2022-2023 City Work Program.
Among the items discussed were:
1. 5G facilities ordinance based on aesthetics;
2. Outreach to renters to explain their rights to them;
3. Clarified guidance or ordinance update on second-story balconies;
4. Study on how planning policy decisions impact schools by obtaining raw data on
student generation for past 25 years, including a study on positive and negative impact
of developments on school services; and
5. Adopt regulations requiring homes to be designed to maximize solar exposure for solar
energy generation, including requiring roofs to be free of vents or other impediments
to solar panel installation.
Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following people spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Chair Wang closed the public comment period.
The Commission further identified the Planning Commission’s top three priorities for the
FY 2022-2023 City Work Program would be: studying how planning decisions impact
schools, 5G cell facilities ordinance based on aesthetics, objective standards in the
Municipal Code and General Plan, and second-story balcony design standards, in addition
to all existing work program items.
Chair Wang moved and Commissioner Saxena seconded to recommend to Council the
recommendations. Ayes: Wang, Scharf, Kapil, Madhdhipatla, Saxena. Noes: None.
Abstain: None. Absent: Kapil.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Chair Scharf reported that ABAG has approved the final RHNA Plan, with no change to the
number of housing units allocated to Santa Clara County.
Mr. Jensen introduced Senior Assistant City Attorney Michael Woo to the Planning Commission.
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Ms. Ghosh recognized former employees for their contributions to the Community Development
Department during 2021: Senior Planner Erick Serrano, Assistant Planners Lauren Ninkovich and
Victoria Ortiz, and Deputy Board Clerk Beth Ebben. Ms. Ghosh also recognized new hires to the
Planning Division during 2021: Senior Planner Luke Connolly, Associate Planner Brianne
Harkousha, and Assistant Planner AJ Haase.
Commissioners were encouraged to review previous year’s Housing Element report in
preparation for the 2022 General Plan annual report and housing element.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:26 p.m., Chair Wang adjourned the meeting.
_/s/Cyrah Caburian____________________
Cyrah Caburian, Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item
22-10324 Agenda Date: 1/11/2022
Agenda #: 2.
Subject: 2021 General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan
Provide direction on the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan.
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Meeting: January 11, 2021
Subject
2021 General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan
Recommended Action
Provide direction on the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan.
Discussion
Background:
State law (Government Code Section 65400) requires that the City provide an annual
report, on or before April 1 of each year, to the legislative body (the City Council in
the case of Cupertino) regarding the status of the General Plan and progress in its
implementation, including meeting its share of regional housing needs, and local
efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and
development of housing. The report must also be sent to the Office of Planning and
Research and Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)1. (See
Government Code § 65400(a)(2)(A)-(J).)
In March 2021, the General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan was
presented to the City Council in compliance with State law and past practice.
Councilmembers did not have any substantial comments on the report but did
acknowledge the Commission’s hard work on the report.
Council member Willey moved and Council member Moore seconded the motion
to accept the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and the motion carried
unanimously.
1 This housing element of the annual report must be made using standards, forms, and definitions adopted by
HCD. For 2019, this report was presented to the Council on March 19, 2019 and submitted to the HCD by
April 1. Government Code § 65400(a)(2)(B).
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Analysis:
The current General Plan Annual Review/Implementation Plan has been used for
the past years. The Policies and Strategies that support the General Plan Goals in
each Element have been arranged in tabular form as the General Plan
Implementation Plan (see Attachment 1). Most Strategies and Policies are
implemented on an ongoing basis through the Municipal Code and through
development project review and are identified in the Implementation Plan. Another
purpose of the Implementation Plan is to identify future Work Plan items to ensure
that the policies and strategies in the General Plan are implemented and appropriate
funding is allocated.
The purpose of this meeting is to allow the Planning Commission to review the
General Plan Annual Report and obtain their input.
Next Steps
Upon receiving comments from the Planning Commission, this item will be brought
back for review. Upon Planning Commission review, the 2021 General Plan Annual
Review will be presented to City Council in March 2022.
_______________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager
Reviewed and Approved for Submission by: Albert Salvador, Acting Director of
Community Development
Attachments:
1. Draft 2021 General Plan Annual Review
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TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentBALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.1Land Use and Transportation The City shall focus higher land use intensities and densities within half–mile of public transit service, and along major corridors.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Public Transit Service does not include rideshare services such as VIA, Lyft and Uber.BALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.2Development Allocation Maintain and update the development allocation table (Table LU‐1) to ensure that the allocations for various land uses adequately meet city goals.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. The General Plan amended in Sept. 2019 to eliminate office allocation and complete all rezoning required to comply with the Housing Element. No changes to allocation are anticipated in 2020 were made in 2020 or 2021. BALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.2.1Planning Area Allocations Development allocations are assigned for various Planning Areas. However, some flexibility may be allowed for transferring allocations among Planning Areas provided no significant environmental impacts are identified beyond those already studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Community Vision 2040.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item.Employee generation for office uses is assigned at 300 s.f./employee; Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 13 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentBALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.2.2Major Employers Reserve a development allocation for major companies with sales office and corporate headquarters in Cupertino. Prioritize expansion of office space for existing major companies. New office development must demonstrate that the development positively contributes to the fiscal well–being of the city.Community Development – PlanningGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. The available allocations as of 12/31/2020 are as follows:1. Heart of the City: Commercial: 862,487 s.f. Office: 17,113 s.f. Residential: 792. Vallco Shopping District: Commercial: 1,122,784 s.f. Hotel Rooms: 1913. Homestead: Commercial: 1,093 s.f. Residential: 1504. N. De Anza: Residential: 975. N. Vallco: None6. S. De Anza: None 7. Bubb: None8. Monta Vista: Commercial: 4,657 s.f. Office: 13,595 s.f. Residential: 47 9. Other: Residential: 9610. Major Employers: Office: 523,118 s.f.BALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.2.3Unused Development Allocation Unused development allocations may be re–assigned to the citywide allocation table per Planning Area, when development agreements and development permits expire.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. This is routinely done as projects expire.BALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.2.4Neighborhood Allocation Allocate residential units in neighborhoods through the building permit process unless subdivision or development applications are required.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. This is routinely done with project review.BALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.3Land Use in All Citywide Mixed–Use Districts Encourage land uses that support the activity and character of mixed–use districts and economic goals.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Information provided as and when applicants/property owners approach cityOngoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 14 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentBALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.3.1Commercial and Residential Uses Review the placement of commercial and residential uses based on the following criteria:1. All mixed–use areas with commercial zoning will require retail as a substantial component. The North De Anza Special Area is an exception.2. All mixed–use residential projects should be designed on the “mixed–use village” concept discussed earlier in this Element.3. On sites with a mixed–use residential designation, residential is a permitted use only on Housing Element sites and in the Monta Vista Village Special Area.4. Conditional use permits will be required on mixed–use Housing Element sites that propose units above the allocation in the Housing Element, and on non–Housing Element mixed–use sites.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. This is reviewed with project review. Consider capturing changes to state law in the future.BALANCED COMMUNITYStrategy LU‐1.3.2Public and Quasi–Public Uses Review the placement of public and quasi–public activities in limited areas in mixed–use commercial and office zones when the following criteria are met:1. The proposed use is generally in keeping with the goals for the Planning Area, has similar patterns of traffic, population or circulation of uses with the area and does not disrupt the operation of existing uses.2. The building form is similar to buildings in the area (commercial or office forms). In commercial areas, the building should maintain a commercial interface by providing retail activity, storefront appearance or other design considerations in keeping with the goals of the Planning Area.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Information provided as and when applicants/property owners approach city and reviewed in conjunction with discretionary project review/approvalBALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.4 Parcel Assembly Encourage parcel assembly and discourage parcelization to ensure that infill development meets City standards and provides adequate buffers to neighborhoods.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. The Council adopted an urgency ordinance to allow parcelization and the development of duplex developments in single family zoning areas on 12/21/2021. A regular ordinance will be presented for the Planning Commission and City Councilʹs consideration in 2022.BALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.5Community Health Through Land Use Promote community health through land use and design.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, GrantsIMIn late 2019, Council adopted new limits on storefront signage advertising tobacco sales and a ban on: * Flavored tobacco sales,* New tobacco retailers within 1,000 feet of a school or 500 feet of an existing tobacco retailer,* sales at pharmacies and vending machines.The Council adopted a ban on all vaping products and smoking in multifamily developments in June 2021.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 15 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentBALANCED COMMUNITYPolicy LU‐1.6 Jobs/Housing Balance Strive for a more balanced ratio of jobs and housing units.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, GrantsCon.Not an action item. The General Plan amended in September 2019 to eliminate office allocation and complete all rezoning to comply with Housing Element. Worthy for the City to strive to ʺseek a balanceʺ as opposed to using a numerical ʺratio.ʺCOMMUNITY IDENTITYPolicy LU‐2.1Gateways Implement a gateway plan for the City’s entry points (Figure LU–1) and identify locations and design guidelines for gateway features. Look for opportunities to reflect the gateway concept when properties adjacent to defined gateways are redeveloped.Public Works – Engineering and TransportationGeneral Fund, Development feesCon.No action is needed at this time. Gateway signs are installed through the Capital Improvements Project or through development review.COMMUNITY IDENTITYPolicy LU‐2.2Pedestrian–Oriented Public Spaces Require development to incorporate pedestrian–scaled elements along the street and within the development such as parks, plazas, active uses along the street, active uses, entries, outdoor dining and public art.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development feesCon. Not an action item.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNPolicy LU‐3.1Site Planning Ensure that project sites are planned appropriately to create a network of connected internal street that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, provide public open space and building layouts that support city goals related to streetscape character for various Planning Areas and corridors.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon. Not an action item.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNPolicy LU‐3.2Building Heights and Setback Ratios Maximum heights and setback ratios are specified in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU–2). As indicated in the figure, taller heights are focused on major corridors, gateways and nodes. Setback ratios are established to ensure that the desired relationship of buildings to the street is achieved.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. The City adopted minor changes to Figure LU‐2 to clarify language in October 2021.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNPolicy LU‐3.3Building Design Ensure that building layouts and design are compatible with the surrounding environment and enhance the streetscape and pedestrian activity.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with discretionary project review/approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.1Attractive Design Emphasize attractive building and site design by paying careful attention to building scale, mass, placement, architecture, materials, landscaping, screening of equipment, loading areas, signage and other design considerations.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with discretionary project review/approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.2Mass and Scale Ensure that the scale and interrelationships of new and old development complement each other. Buildings should be grouped to create a feeling of spatial utility.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Currently implemented via the discretionary design review process, Municipal Code and Specific Plans. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.3Transitions Buildings should be designed to avoid abrupt transitions with existing development, whether they are adjacent or across the street. Consider reduced heights, buffers and/or landscaping to transition to residential and/or low–intensity uses in order to reduce visual and privacy impacts.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Currently implemented via the discretionary design review process, Municipal Code and Specific Plans. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 16 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.4Compatibility Ensure that the floor area ratios of multi–family residential developments are compatible with buildings in the surrounding area. Include a mix of unit types and avoid excessively large units.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMWork Program related to a study session on development standards for Mixed Use developments underway. SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.5Building Location Encourage building location and entries closer to the street while meeting appropriate landscaping and setback requirements.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Currently implemented via the discretionary design review process, Municipal Code and Specific Plans. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.6Architecture and Articulation Promote high–quality architecture, appropriate building articulation and use of special materials and architectural detailing to enhance visual interest.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.7Street Interface Ensure development enhances pedestrian activity by providing active uses within mixed–use areas and appropriate design features within residential areas along a majority of the buildng frontage facing the street. Mixed–use development should include retail, restaurant, outdoor dining, main entries, etc. Residential development should include main entrances, lobbies, front stoops and porches, open space and other similar features.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.8Drive–up Services Allow drive–up service facility only when adequate circulation, parking, noise control, architectural features and landscaping are compatible with the expectations of the Planning Area, and when residential areas are visually buffered. Prohibit drive–up services in areas where pedestrian–oriented activity and design are highly encouraged, such as Heart of the City, North De Anza Boulevard, Monta Vista Village and neighborhood centers.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Information provided upon request.SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.9Specific and Conceptual Plans Maintain and update Specific/Conceptual plans and design guidelines for Special Areas such as Heart of the City, Crossroads, Homestead Corridor, Vallco Shopping District, North and South De Anza corridors and Monta Vista Village.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMUpdate undertaken when directed to at Council discretion as part of Work Program. Plans implemented through project review/approval. SITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.10Entrances In multi–family projects where residential uses may front on streets, require pedestrian–scaled elements such as entries, stoops and porches along the street.Community Development – PlanningDevelopment FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 17 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSITE AND BUILDING DESIGNStrategy LU‐3.3.11Multiple–Story Buildings and Residential Districts Allow construction of multiple–story buildings if it is found that nearby residential districts will not suffer from privacy intrusion or be overwhelmed by the scale of a building or group of buildings.Community Development – Planning Development FeesIMNot an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ approval. Work Program item for objective design guidelines underway.STREETSCAPE DESIGNPolicy LU‐4.1 Street and Sidewalks Ensure that the design of streets, sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle amenities are consistent with the vision for each Planning Area and Complete Streets policies.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemention via land use plan streetscape requirements (Heart of the City, N. De Anza, Monta Vista Design Guidelines etc.)STREETSCAPE DESIGNPolicy LU‐4.2Street Trees and Landscaping Ensure that tree planting and landscaping along streets visually enhances the streetscape and is consistent for the vision for each Planning Area (Special Areas and Neighborhoods):1. Maximize street tree planting along arterial street frontages between buildings and/or parking lots.2. Provide enhanced landscaping at the corners of all arterial intersections.3. Enhance major arterials and connectors with landscaped medians to enhance their visual character and serve as traffic calming devices.4. Develop uniform tree planting plans for arterials, connectors and neighborhood streets consistent with the vision for the Planning Area.5. Landscape urban areas with formal planting arrangements.Provide a transition to rural and semi–rural areas in the City, generally west of Highway 85.Public Works – Service CenterGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemention via land use plan streetscape requirements (Heart of the City, N. De Anza, Monta Vista Design Guidelines etc.) and via Public Works policies related to street tree planting.CONNECTIVITYPolicy LU‐5.1Neighborhood Centers Retain and enhance local neighborhood shopping centers and improve pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhoods to improve access to goods and services.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Information provided as and when applicants/property owners approach city and reviewed in conjunction with discretionary project review/approvalCONNECTIVITYPolicy LU‐5.2 Mixed–Use Villages Where housing is allowed along major corridors or neighborhood commercial areas, development should promote mixed–use villages with active ground–floor uses and public space. The development should help create an inviting pedestrian environment and activity center that can serve adjoining neighborhoods and businesses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/approval and applicable land use plans (Heart of the City etc.) Work Program item related to objective design guidelines underway.CONNECTIVITYPolicy LU‐5.3 Enhance Connections Look for opportunities to enhance publicly–accessible pedestrian and bicycle connections with new development or redevelopment.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Transportation.General Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ approval.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 18 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.1 Historic Preservation Maintain and update an inventory of historically significant structures and sites in order to protect resources and promote awareness of the city’s history in the following four categories: Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites, Community Landmarks, and Historic Mention sites (Figure LU–3).Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Inventory completed. Maintained in General Plan.HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.2 Historic Sites Projects on Historic Sites shall meet the Secretary of Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties.Community Development – Planning, Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/approval.HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.3Historic Sites, Commemorative Sies and Community Landmarks Projects on Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks shall provide a plaque, reader board and/or other educational tools on the site to explain the historic significance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and photograph. The plaque shall be placed in a location where the public can view the information.Community Development – Planning, Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/approval. HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.4 Public Access Coordinate with property owners of public and quasi–public sites to allow public access of Historic and Commemorative Sites to foster public awareness and education. Private property owners will be highly encouraged, but not required, to provide public access to Historic and Commemorative Sites.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/approval.HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.5 Historic Mention Sites There are sites outside the City’s jurisdiction that have contributed to the City’s history. Work with agencies that have jurisdiction over the historical resource to encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation and provide public access and plaques to foster public awareness and education.City ManagerGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. When opportunities arise, provide comments to neighboring agencies regarding this.HISTORIC PRESERVATION Policy LU‐6.6Incentives for Preservation of Historic Resources Utilize a variety of techniques to serve as incentives to foster the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Resources including:1. Allow flexible interpretation of the zoning ordinance not essential to public health and safety. This could include land use, parking requirements and/or setback requirements.2. Use the California Historical Building Codes standards for rehabilitation of historic structures.3. Tax rebates (Mills Act or Local tax rebates).4. Financial incentives such as grants/loans to assist rehabilitation efforts.Community Development – Planning, Community Development – Building; Parks and Recreation – Park Improvement; Public Works – Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Information provided when a project applicant/property information proposes a project.HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.7Heritage Trees Protect and maintain the city’s heritage trees in a healthy state. Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Service CenterGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemention via Strategies LU‐6.7.1 and project review by the Planning Division. Heritage trees within public property maintained by the Street Tree Division. Heritage Tree list may need to be updated to remove several trees removed over the years due to disease/natural causes.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 19 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHISTORIC PRESERVATIONStrategy LU‐6.7.1Heritage Tree List Establish and periodically revise a heritage tree list that includes trees of importance to the community.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. List maintained by the GIS division and available on the Cityʹs GIS portal with support provided by the Planning Division. Heritage Tree list may need to be updated to remove several trees removed over the years due to disease/natural causes.HISTORIC PRESERVATIONPolicy LU‐6.8 Cultural Resources Promote education related to the City’s history through public art in public and private developments.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via public art review/approval by the Fine Arts Commission. In 2021, the FAC approved the acceptance of in‐lieu fees for public art for the Public Storage development.ARTS AND CULTUREPolicy LU‐7.1 Public Art Stimulate opportunities for the arts through development and cooperation with agencies and the business community.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via public art review/approval by the Fine Arts Commission in compliance with the Municipal Code.ARTS AND CULTUREStrategy LU‐7.1.1Public Art Ordinance Maintain and update an ordinance requiring public art in public as well as private projects of a certain size.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMOrdinance update completed in 2018. Ongoing implementation via project review/ approval.ARTS AND CULTUREStrategy LU‐7.1.2Gateways Promote placement of visible artwork in gateways to the city.Public Works – Capital Improvements and Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via project review/approval.ARTS AND CULTUREStrategy LU‐7.1.3Artist Workplace Encourage the development of artist workspace, such as live/work units, in appropriate location in the city.Community Development – PlanningGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via project review/ approval. One live/work project approved on Foothill Blvd in 2015.FISCAL STABILITYPolicy LU‐8.1 Fiscal Impacts Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial ues to residential use, while ensuring that the City meets regional housing requirements.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via project review/approval.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 20 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFISCAL STABILITYPolicy LU‐8.2 Land Use Encourage land uses that generate City revenue.City Manager – Economic Development; Community Development – Planning;General Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via discretionary project review/approval. Present revenue generation by land use with project review.FISCAL STABILITYStrategy LU‐8.2.1Fiscal Impacts Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial uses to residential use, while ensuring that the City meets regional housing requirements.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via project review/approval.FISCAL STABILITYPolicy LU‐8.3Incentives for Reinvestment Provide incentives for reinvestment in existing, older commercial areas.City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund LRNo action has been taken/directed by the City Council regarding this item.FISCAL STABILITYStrategy LU‐8.3.1Mixed Use Consider mixed–use (office, commercial, residential) in certain commercial areas to encourage reinvestment and revitalization of sales–tax producing uses, when reviewing sites for regional housing requirements.Community Development – Planning; City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Will be reviewed in conjunction with Housing Element update.FISCAL STABILITYStrategy LU‐8.3.2Shared or Reduced Parking Consider shared or reduced parking, where appropriate as incentives to construct new commercial and mixed–use development, while increasing opportunities for other modes of transportation.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. The Municipal Code has shared parking standards which are implemented during project review (implementation of Transportation Demand Management strategies via environmental review)FISCAL STABILITYStrategy LU‐8.3.3Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements Consider infrastructure and streetscape improvements in areas, such as the Crossroads or South Vallco area to encourage redevelopment as a pedestrian–oriented area that meets community design goals.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvements and Service CenterGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented via the Capital Improvement Program at the Councilʹs discretion/direction.FISCAL STABILITYStrategy LU‐8.3.4High Sales–Tax Producing Retail Use Consider locations for high sales–tax producing retail uses (such as life–style and hybrid commodity–specialty centers) provided the development is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of building scale and traffic.City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund LRContinuing implementation. Several attempts have been made to identify a suitable location for a Costco. However, one has not been identified. FISCAL STABILITYPolicy LU‐8.4 Property Acquisition Maximize revenue from City–owned land and resources, and ensure that the City’s land acquisition strategy is balanced with revenues.Public Works – Development Services and Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implemetation by annual review of fees and services provided. Cost benefit analysis of land acquisition is provided to City Council for its decisions.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 21 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFISCAL STABILITYPolicy LU‐8.5 Efficient Operations Plan land use and design projects to allow the City to maintain efficient operations in the delivery of services including, community centers, parks, roads, and storm drainage, and other infrastructure.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Will be reviewed at the next Housing Element update and ongoing implementation via project review/approval.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPolicy LU‐9.1Collaboration With Business Community Collaborate with the business community to facilitate growth, development and infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and businesses.City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation via partnerships with Apple and other businesses in Cupertino. Apple contributed ~$9.8 million for bicycle improvements in the City in 2019.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.1Economic Development Strategy Plan Create and periodically update an Economic Development Strategy Plan in order to ensure the City’s long–term fiscal health and stability and to make Cupertino an attractive place to live, work and play.City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund IMEconomic Development Strategic Plan adopted in 2016. EDSP action items (Mobile Vendors) implementation ongoing. A new Economic Development Strategic Plan will be developed for implementation in FY 22‐23. Local economy market analysis will begin this fiscal year and will serve as the foundation for the Strategy. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.2Partnerships Create partnerships between the City and other public, and private and non–profit organizations to provide improvements and services that benefit the community.City ManagerGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation. The VIA shuttle program is one such program. The shuttle program is currently on hold due to the COVID restrictions.Small Business Saturday is a recent example of the first‐ever partnership between the City, Chamber and Cupertino Library to bring attention to the benefits of small businesses in the communtiy.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.3Economic Development and Business Retention Encourage new businesses and retain existing businesses that provide local shopping and services, add to municipal revenues, contribute to economic vitality and enhance the City’s physical environment.City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation via outreach into the business community, collaboration and engagementcontinuous dialogue with the business community, strengthening exisitng partnerships and froming new ones, as well as outreach and engagement.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.4Regulations Periodically review and update land use and zoning requirements for retail, commercial and office development in order to attract high–quality sales–tax producing businesses and services, while adapting to the fast–changing retail, commercial and office environment.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation via the Cityʹs Work Progam at the Councilʹs direction/discretion.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.5Incubator Work Space Encourage the development of flexible and affordable incubator work space for start–ups and new and emerging technologies.Community Development – Planning and City Manager – Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation via discretionary project review/approval.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 22 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.1.6Development Review Provide efficient and timely review of development proposals, while maintaining quality standards in accordance with city codes. Look for a solution–based approach to problems while being responsive to community concerns while promote positive communication among parties.Community Development – Planning and BuildingGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via project review/approval and building plan check.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPolicy LU‐9.2 Work Environment Encourage the design of projects to take into account the well–being and health of employees and the fast–changing work environment.Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Public Works is implementing elements of the pedestrian and bicycle master plans to promote healthier alternative forms of transportation.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.2.1Local Amenities Encourage office development to locate in areas where workers can walk or bike to services such as shopping and restaurants, and to provide walking and bicycling connections to services.Community Development – Planning and Economic DevelopmentGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation in conjunction with Land Use Element updates and project review/approval.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTStrategy LU‐9.2.2Workplace Policies Encourage public and private employers to provide workplace policies that enhance and improve the health and well–being of their employees.City ManagerGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. PC recommends that the health policies be updated for generix pandemic policies related to employee density and common areas but not policies specific to COVID.REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONPolicy LU‐10.1 Regional Decisions Coordinate with regional and local agencies on planning, transportation, economic development and sustainability issues to ensure that the decisions improve fiscal health and the quality of life for Cupertino residents and businessesCommunity Development – Planning; and City Manager – Economic Development; Public Works – Transportation and Environmental Programs; City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Staff participates in Regional task forces, working groups and advisory groups to ensure local points of view are represented.REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONPolicy LU‐10.2Regional Planning Coordination Review regional planning documents prior to making decisions at the local level.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemenation in conjunction with General Plan updates and project review/approval.REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONPolicy LU‐10.3Neighboring Jurisdictions Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on issues of mutual interest.City ManagerGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implemetation by participating in Regional task forces, working groups and advisory groups to ensure local points of view are represented.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 23 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentREGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONPolicy LU‐10.4 Urban Service Area Work with neighboring jurisdictions to create boundaries that are defined by logical municipal service areas.City Manager General Fund Con.Not an action item. The City works with LAFCO to determine these boundaries. The City has acquired property to form a new park at the eastern border of the City. (near Rancho Rinconada ‐ abutting Lawrence Expwy) Annexation proceedings are ongoing. REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONStrategy LU‐10.4.1Tax Sharing Agreements Consider entering into tax–sharing agreements with adjacent jurisdictions in order to facilitate desired boundary realignments.City ManagerGeneral Fund LRNo action has been taken with regard to tax‐sharing agreements.REGIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONPolicy LU‐10.5Annexation Actively pursue the annexation of unincorporated properties within the City’s urban service area, including the Creston neighborhoods, which will be annexed on a parcel–by–parcel basis with new development. Other remaining unincorporated islands will be annexed as determined by the City Council.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. LAFCO encourages the annexation of all county pockets. Ongoing implementation of this, as and when, properties are available for annexation.ACCESS TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICESPolicy LU‐11.1 Connectivity Create pedestrian and bicycle access between new developments and community facilities. Review existing neighborhood circulation to improve safety and access for students to walk and bike to schools, parks, and community facilities such as the library.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.No action required at this time. Ongoing implemenation via implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans and during project review/approval.ACCESS TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICESPolicy LU‐11.2 De Anza College Allow land uses not traditionally considered part of a college to be built at De Anza College, provided such uses integrate the campus into the community, provide facilities and services not offered in the City and/or alleviate impacts created by the college.City ManagerGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Staff supports the incorporation of such uses as the opportunity presents itself; however, the City does not have land use or permitting authority over state facilities.HILLSIDESPolicy LU‐12.1 Land Use Regulations Establish and maintain building and development standards for hillsides that ensure hillside protection.Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via the Municipal Code and project review/approval. These policies are now also implemented through the Cityʹs Urgency Ordinance related to SB 9 development. Expected to carry through in the regular ordinance to be adopted in 2022.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 24 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.1.1Ordinance and Development Review Through building regulations and development review, limit development on ridgelines, hazardous geological areas and steep slopes. Control colors and materials and minimize the illumination of outdoor lighting. Reduce visible building mass with measures including, stepping structures down the hillside, following natural contours, and limiting the height and mass of the wall plane facing the valley floor.Community Development – Planning and Building, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via the Municipal Code during project review/approval. These policies are now also implemented through the Cityʹs Urgency Ordinance related to SB 9 development. Expected to carry through in the regular ordinance to be adopted in 2022.HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.1.2Slope–Density Formula Apply a slope–density formula to very low intensity residential development in the hillsides. Density shall be calculated based on the foothill modified, foothill modified 1/2 acre and the 5–20 acre slope density formula. Actual lot sizes and development areas will be determined through zoning ordinances, clustering and identification of significant natural features and geological constraints.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via Appendix F of the General Plan and the Land Use Map. Does not apply to SB 9 subdivisions.HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.1.31976 General Plan – Previously Designated Very Low Density: Semi–Rural 5–Acre Properties previously designated Very Low–Density Residential: Semi–Rural 5–Acre per the 1976 General Plan may be subdivided using that formula. Properties that have already been since subdivided in conformance with the above designation have no further subdivision potential for residential purposes.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. All properties within this category have now sub‐divided. And no other potential for further subdivision exists, except for subdivisions authorized under SB 9.HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.1.4Existing Lots in Foothill Modified and Foothill Modified 1/2–Acre Slope Density Designations Require discretionary review with a hillside exception for hillside or R1 properties if development is proposed on substandard parcels on slopes per the R1 and RHS zoning.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via the Municipal Code. This provision cannot be applied to SB 9 projects.HILLSIDESPolicy LU‐12.2Clustering Subdivisions Cluster lots in major subdivisions and encourage clustering in minor subdivisions, for projects in the 5–20 acre slope density designation. Reserve 90 percent of the land in private open space to protect the unique characteristics of the hillsides from adverse environmental impacts. Keep the open space areas contiguous as much as possible.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation during project review/approval. HILLSIDESPolicy LU‐12.3Rural Improvement Standards in Hillside Areas Require rural improvement standards in hillside areas to preserve the rural character of the hillsides. Improvement standards should balance the need to furnish adequate utility and emergency services against the need to protect the hillside, vegetation and animals.Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via application of rural standards maintained by the Public Works Department and by SCC Fire in conjunction with project review/approval.HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.3.1Grading Follow natural land contours and avoid mass grading of sites during construction, especially in flood hazard or geologically sensitive areas. Grading hillside sites into large, flat areas shall be avoided.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via Municipal Code standards during project review/approval. These policies are now also implemented through the Cityʹs Urgency Ordinance related to SB 9 development. Expected to carry through in the regular ordinance to be adopted in 2022.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 25 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.3.2Roads Roads should be narrowed to avoid harming trees and streambeds.Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvements and TransportationGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation via application of rural standards maintained by the Public Works Department in conjunction with project review/approval.HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.3.3Trees Retain significant specimen trees, especially when they grow in groves or clusters and integrate them into the developed site.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemenation via implementation of the Municipal CodeHILLSIDESPolicy LU‐12.4 Hillside Views The Montebello foothills at the south and west boundary of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop, adding to the City’s scale and variety. While it is not possible to guarantee an unobstructed view of the hills from every vantage point, an attempt should be made to preserve views of the foothills.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Implemented by Strategies LU‐12.4.1 and LU‐12.4.2HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.4.1Views from Public Facilities Design public facilities, particularly open spaces, so they include views of the foothills or other nearby natural features, and plan hillside developments to minimize visual and other impacts on adjacent public open space.Public Works – Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund, GrantsCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation during project designHILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.4.2Development near Public Space Locate private driveways and building sites as far as possible from property boundaries adjoining public open space preserves and parks to enhance the natural open space character and protect plant and animal habitat.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund, Development FeesCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemantation via implementation of the Residential Hillside standards in the Municipal CodeHILLSIDESPolicy LU‐12.5Development in the County Jurisdiction Development in the County, particularly if located near Cupertino’s hillsides and urban fringe area, should consider the goals and policies in Community Vision 2040.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Implemented by Strategy 12.5.1HILLSIDESStrategy LU‐12.5.1County Development Development in these areas should be compatible with Cupertino’s hillside policies of low–intensity residential, agricultural or open space uses. Preservation of the natural environment, clustering sites to minimize impact and dedication of open space are encouraged. Visual impacts, access, traffic and other impacts, and service demands should be assessed in consultation with Cupertino’s goals and policies.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Comments are sent to the County if development is proposed near the Cupertino hillsides and urban fringe area to ensure this is communicated.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.1Heart of the City Specific Plan The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides design standards and guidelines for this area, which promote a cohesive, landscaped boulevard that links its distinct sub–areas and is accessible to all modes of transportation.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund IMNot an action item. Heart of the City adopted by the Council in 1995 and amended several times (last in 2014). Work Program Item to amend the HOC on FY20/21 City Council Work Program.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.2 Redevelopment Encourage older properties along the boulevard to be redeveloped and enhanced. Allow more intense development only in nodes and gateways as indicated in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU–2).Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMNot an action item. Heart of the City adopted by the Council in 1995 and amended several times (last in 2014). Work Program Item to amend the HOC on FY20/21 City Council Work Program.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.3 Parcel Assembly Encourage the assembly of parcels to foster new development projects that can provide high–quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. implemented during project review/ approval at the Councilʹs discretion.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 26 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.4Neighborhood Centers and Activity Areas A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to rehabilitating neighborhood centers and major activity centers with a focus on creating pedestrian–oriented, walkable and bikeable areas with inviting community gathering places. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. Neighborhood centers should be retrofitted and redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented during project review/approval.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.5Land Use The Heart of the City area allows a mix of retail, commercial, office and residential uses. Special uses are provided in the Heart of the City Specific Plan. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.6Building Form Buildings should be high–quality, with pedestrian–oriented and active uses along the street.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Design guidelines in Heart of the City Specific Plan. Additional, specific and objective design guidelines to be developed with the Mixed‐use Design Guidelines Work program item.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐13.7Streetscape and Connectivity Create a walkable and bikeable boulevard with active uses and a distinct image for each subarea.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. Streetscape design in Heart of the City Specific PlanHEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐13.7.1Streetscape Provide active uses along the street frontage, bike lanes, sidewalks that support pedestrian–oriented activity, improved pedestrian crossings at street intersections, and attractive transit facilities (e.g., bus stops, benches, etc.).Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Standards related to active uses in Heart of the City Specific Plan, which is implemented in project review/approvalHEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐13.7.2Street Trees and Landscaping Create a cohesive visual image with street tree plantings along the corridor, but with distinct tree types for each sub–area to support its distinct character and function.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and Service CenterGeneral FundIMNot an action item. Streetscape design in Heart of the City Specific Plan. Possible changes due to item in FY20/21 City Council Work Program. HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐13.7.3 Connectivity Properties within a block should be inter–connected with shared access drives. Provide pedestrian paths to enhance public access to and through the development. New development, particularly on corner lots, should provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements along side streets to enhance connections to surrounding neighborhoods.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. E.g. all properties between N. Portal and N. Blaney are inter‐connected with shared access drives. Most properties between N. Blaney and Randy Lane are inter‐connected. Bike and pedestrian improvements required for all properties that develop.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐13.7.4Traffic Calming Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve the pedestrian environment by proactively managing speed limits, enforcement, and traffic signal synchronization.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. City performs ongoing evaluations of speed limits, traffic signal timing and coordination with enforcement efforts.HEART OF THE CITY SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐13.7.5Neighborhood Buffers Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single–family residential areas from visual and noise impacts.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Standards related to buffers in Heart of the City Specific Plan and implemented with project review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 27 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.1 Land Use Primary land uses include quasi–public/public facilities, with supporting mixed commercial/residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan.WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.2 Streetscape Street tree planting that supports an active, pedestrian–oriented environment. Street tree planting should provide a connection with the adjacent foothills with trees such as oaks.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Service CenterGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan and Cityʹs street tree planting policies.WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.3Gateway Concept Buildings should be high–quality in keeping with the gateway character of the area. Projects should provide or contribute towards gateway signs and landscaping.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented during project review.WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.4De Anza College Node Buildings should be designed to fit into the surroundings with pedestrian–orientation. Externalizing activities by providing cafeterias, bookstores and plazas along the street and near corners is encouraged.Community Development – PlanningGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Staff supports the incorporation of such uses as the opportunity presents itself.WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.5 Oaks Gateway Node This is a gateway retail and shopping node. New residential, if allowed, should be designed on the “mixed–use village” concept discussed earlier in this Element.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMDevelopment project mofication approved in December 2021. Project description and plans available at www.cupertino.org/westport. WEST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐14.6Community Recreation Node Contribute to the high–quality streetscape with trees, sidewalks, building and site design, and active uses such as main entries, lobbies or similar features along the street to reinforce pedestrian orientation.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan.CROSSROADS SUBAREAPolicy LU‐15.1Crossroads Streetscape Plan Create a streetscape plan for the Crossroads Subarea that provides design standards and guidelines for an attractive, walkable, vibrant shopping village, where commercial and roadway design encourage pedestrian activity. The plan will include the following elements:*Land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement of land uses to promote pedestrian and business activity.*Streetscape plan that provides for an attractive pedestrian streetscape.*Design guidelines that foster pedestrian activity and a sense of place.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund LRWhile standards for an attractive, walkable and assessible public sidewalk design have been established, no further action has been taken on creation of a streetscape plan for the Crossroads subarea.CROSSROADS SUBAREAStrategy LU‐15.1.1Uses Include in this subarea primary uses such as retail, office and commercial. Ground floor uses shall have active retail uses with storefronts. Commercial office and office uses may be allowed on upper levels. In the case of deep lots, building along the street should provide retail and buildings in the back may be developed with allowed uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Currently implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan during project review since a separate Crossroads plan has not been developed.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 28 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentCROSSROADS SUBAREAStrategy LU‐15.1.2Streetscape Primary ground–floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian–scaled lighting with banners, small plazas, art/water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other elements identified in the Crossroads Streetscape Plan.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Currently implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan during project review since a separate Crossroads plan has not been developed.CROSSROADS SUBAREAStrategy LU‐15.1.3Streetscape Primary ground–floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian–scaled lighting with banners, small plazas, art/water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other elements identified in the Crossroads Streetscape Plan.Community Development – Planning, Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Currently implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan during project review since a separate Crossroads plan has not been developed.CROSSROADS SUBAREAStrategy LU‐15.1.4Shared Parking Require shared parking and access arrangements throughout the area, with overall parking standards reflecting the shared parking.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Currently implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan. Shared parking arrangements exist at the Target/Bottegas site and the Crossroads Shopping Center.CROSSROADS SUBAREAStrategy LU‐15.1.5De Anza Boulevard/ Stevens Creek Boulevard Landmark Secure permanent landscape easements as a condition of development from properties at the intersection of De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards for construction of a future landmark. The landmark may include open space, landscaping and other design elements at the corners. Land at the southeast corner will remain a publicly accessible park.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Easements exist at the N‐E, S‐E and S‐W corners. The only corner at which this does not exist, though the existing building itself frames the corner is the N‐W corner. This will be implemented with new development proposed at that corner.CITY CENTER SUBAREAPolicy LU‐16.1 City Center Node Establish the City Center Node as a moderately–scaled, medium–density mixed–use office, hotel, retail and residential area, with an integrated network of streets and open space.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.CITY CENTER SUBAREAStrategy LU‐16.1.1Uses A mix of uses including, office, hotel, retail, residential and civic uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be activated with pedestrian–oriented, active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.CITY CENTER SUBAREAStrategy LU‐16.1.2Connectivity New development should improve the connectivity within the block and with surrounding streets, including connections to the Crossroads subarea.Community Development – Planning; General Fund Con. Not an action item.CITY CENTER SUBAREAStrategy LU‐16.1.3Building Form Buildings should be moderately–scaled to transition from existing taller buildings to the scale of the surrounding area. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Figure LU‐2 has slope line established and Heart of the City Specific Plan has landscape easement requirements.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 29 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentCITY CENTER SUBAREAStrategy LU‐16.1.4Gateway Concept Buildings should be designed with high–quality architecture and landscaping befitting the gateway character of the site.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Heart of the City Specific Plan has design guidelines.CITY CENTER SUBAREAStrategy LU‐16.1.5Open Space A publicly–accessible park shall be retained at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards and shall include public art, seating areas and plazas for retail and restaurant uses along the ground floor of adjacent buildings.Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Completed.CITY CENTER SUBAREAPolicy LU‐16.2 Civic Center Node Create a civic heart for Cupertino that enables community building by providing community facilities, meeting and gathering spaces, public art, and space for recreation and community events.Public Works – Development Services and Capital ImprovementsGeneral Fund IMCivic Center Master Plan provides guidance on capital projects in this node. Library expansion contract awarded in August 2020. Library construction underway. CENTRAL STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐17.1 Land Use Allow a mix of uses including commercial, retail, commercial office and limited residential uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be active uses including retail, restaurants, entries etc. Neigborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial center” concept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Main Street development completed in 2015. Metropoitan Condominiums built in 2006/2007. Nineteen800 developed in 2016. Three properties owned by Apple Inc. with offices are the only ones not redeveloped in the recent past. One project on one of the Apple parcels currently under review. EAST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐18.1 Land Use Allow regional commercial with retail, commercial, office and hotels as the primary uses, with residential mixed–use as a supporting use. Retail, restaurant and other active uses are highly encouraged on the ground floor facing the street. In case of office complexes, active uses such as entries, lobbies or plazas should be provided on the ground floor along the street. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Heart of the City Specific Plan during project review.EAST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAPolicy LU‐18.2South Vallco Retain and enhance the South Vallco area as a mixed–use retail, office and residential district with a pedestrian–oriented, downtown atmosphere.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. EAST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAStrategy LU‐18.2.1Uses Encourage a mix of retail, commercial, office, residential and hotel uses. Provide active retail uses on the ground floor facing the street or outdoor pedestrian corridor with connections to adjacent development. Office sites to the north of Vallco Parkway are encouraged to provide retail uses. However, if retail is not provided, office sites should provide entries and active uses along the street frontage.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.EAST STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD SUBAREAStrategy LU‐18.2.2Vallco Parkway Vallco Parkway is envisioned as a parkway with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street–trees and on–street parking. The street will connect to a future street grid in the Vallco Shopping District.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 30 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentVALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐19.1 Allowed Land Uses The following uses are allowed in the Vallco Shopping District Special Area (see Figure LU‐2 for residential densities and criteria and Figure LU‐4 for location of allowable land uses):1. Residential: Permit residential and ground floor commercial development within the portion of the site designated for Regional Shopping/Residential uses in advance of creating a specific plan, at a maximum density of 35 dwelling units per acre and a minimum density of 29.7 dwelling units per acre by right, with maximum heights as shown in Figure LU‐2. Limited ground floor commercial uses are permitted, but not required, in connection with residential development.2. Non‐Residential: Permit commercial uses consistent with the Regional Shopping/ Residential and Regional Shopping designation. Maintain a minimum of 600,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of sales tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall consist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review. Planning Commission in 2020, as part of the GP annual report process, reccommended on 4‐1 (Fung ‐ no) straw poll to consider requiring ground floor retail along Vallco Parkway.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐19.2Development Standards New development within the Vallco Shopping District Special Area shall be required to comply with the following standards:Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.2.1ʺTown Centerʺ Layout Create streets and blocks laid out using ʺtransect planningʺ (appropriate street and building types for each area), which includes a discernable center and edges, public space at center, high quality public realm, and land uses appropriate to the street and building typology. Private streets must be open to the sky. Connections between buildings are permitted at levels above the third floor for public serving uses or for limited walkways (no wider than 10 feet) which may be private.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.2.2Existing Streets Improve Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to become more bike and pedestrian‐friendly with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street trees, improved pedestrian intersections to accommodate the connections to Nineteen800, Main Street, and the surrounding areas.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.2.3Tribal Coordination The City of Cupertino shall coordinate with applicable Native American tribal representatives following approval of development in the Vallco Shopping District Special Area to ensure appropriate cultural sensitivity training is provided to all contractors prior to the start of ground‐disturbing activities.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐19.3 Specific Plan Create a Vallco Shopping District Specific Plan prior to any development on the portion of the site with the Regional Shopping designation that lays out the land uses, design standards and guidelines, and infrastructure improvements required.The Specific Plan will be based on the following strategies: Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.1Master Developer Redevelopment of the portion of the site with the Regional Shopping designation pursuant to the specific plan will require a master developer in order remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive district with the highest levels of urban design.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 31 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentVALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.2Parcel Assembly Parcel assembly and a plan for complete redevelopment of the site is required prior to designating any additional area for residential uses. Parcelization is highly discouraged in order to preserve the site for redevelopment in the future.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.3Complete Redevelopment The ʺtown centerʺ plan should be based on complete redevelopment of the site in order to ensure that the site can be planned to carry out the community vision.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.4Connectivity Provide a newly configured complete street grid hierarchy of streets, boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian‐oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space. It should also incorporate transit facilities, provide connections to other transit nodes and coordinate with the potential expansion of Wolfe Road bridge over Interstate 280 to continue the walkable, bikeable boulevard concept along Wolfe Road. The project should also contribute towards a study and improvements to a potential Interstate 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway and provide pedestrian and bicycle connections from the project sites to the trail.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review. Juniperro Serra trail funding is in early stages. In 2020, as part of the GP Annual Report, Comm. Fung wishes for the last sentence to be struck from this Strategy.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.5Open Space Open space in the form of a central town square on the west and east sides of the district interspersed with plazas and “greens” that create community gathering spaces, locations for public art, and event space for community events.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.6Building Form Buildings should have high‐quality architecture, and an emphasis on aesthetics, human scale, and create a sense of place. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area.Community Development ‐ PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.7Gateway Character High‐quality buildings with architecture and materials befitting the gateway character of the site. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.8Phasing Plan A phasing plan that lays out the timing of infrastructure, open space and land use improvements that ensures that elements desired by the community are included in early phases.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.9Parking Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking beneath buildings is preferred. Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases, where above‐grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages, they shall be lined with retail, entries and active uses on the ground floor. All parking structures should be designed to be architecturally compatible with a highquality “town center” environment.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.10Trees Retain trees along the Interstate 280, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the extent feasible, when new development are proposed.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 32 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentVALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐19.3.11Neighborhood Buffers Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting singlefamily residential areas from visual and noise impacts.Community Development – PlanningIMPolicy edited in September 2019. Vallco SB35 project building permits under review.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.1 Land Use This area is a major employment node with office, and research and development uses. Retail and hotel uses are allowed on the west side of Wolfe Road. Redevelopment of the retail site at the corner of Wolfe and Homestead Roads should be based on the “neighborhood commercial center” concept described earlier in this Element. Retail uses are not required on the Hamptons site. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.The Hamptons project (on a Housing Element site) approved in 2016. Building permits not submitted yet. Hotel at Cupertino Village approved in 2019. Building permits not submitted yet. In 2020, as part of the GP Annual Report process, Planning Commission recommended that N. De Anza Special Area is worthy of being re‐evaluated for a different balance of land uses.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.2Streetscape and Connectivity Future roadway improvements on Wolfe Road, Homestead Road, and Tantau Avenue should be coordinated with planned improvements to improve pedestrian, bike and transit connections. Streetscape improvements will enhance the pedestrian environment with street trees, attractive bus shelters, and street furniture. The campus site should provide an attractive landscaped edge along the street. Future improvements to the Wolfe Road bridge should be coordinated to preserve the vision for this area.Public Works – Development Services General Fund Con. Not an action item.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.3 Building Form Buildings in the retail and hotel area should provide active, pedestrian–oriented uses along the street. Buildings should transition to fit the scale of the surrounding area. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. In addition to the height limits established in the Community Form Diagram, buildings abutting the campus shall incorporate appropriate setbacks, landscaped buffering, and building height transitions to minimize privacy and security impacts.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.4Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Pedestrian–oriented retail and hotel development will support a diverse population of workers and residents in the area. Trail routes, and alternate trail routes to address security and privacy concerns of major employers, shall be developed to provide pedestrian and bicycle connections to other destinations.Community Development – PlanningCon. Not an action item.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.5 Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐20.6Neighborhood Buffers Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 33 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentNORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐21.1 Conceptual Plan Amend the North De Anza Conceptual Plan to create a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the North De Anza area.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, IMAs part of the ʺObjective Standardsʺ Work Program item, this action is recommended as a Phase 1 action item. Expected to be completed by Summer 2021. Changes to N. De Anza will be considered with the Housing Element udpateNORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐21.2 Land Use Primarily office, and research and development uses supplemented with limited commercial and residential uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMAs part of the ʺObjective Standardsʺ Work Program item, this action is recommended as a Phase 1 action item. Expected to be completed by Summer 2021. Changes to N. De Anza will be considered with the Housing Element udpateNORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐21.3Streetscape and Connectivity North De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable boulevard with wide sidewalks with street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve school routes from the Garden Gate neighborhood to Lawson school to the east and provide access to transit routes.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund IMAs part of the ʺObjective Standardsʺ Work Program item, this action is recommended as a Phase 1 action item. Expected to be completed by Summer 2021. Changes to N. De Anza will be considered with the Housing Element udpateNORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAStrategy LU‐21.4Building Design Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedestrian scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area. Mixed–use buildings should include entries, active uses and gathering spaces along the street.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐21.5 Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐21.6Neighborhood Buffers Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMAs part of the ʺObjective Standardsʺ Work Program item, this action is recommended as a Phase 1 action item. Expected to be completed by Summer 2021. Expected to be considered in conjunction with the Housing Element update.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.1 Conceptual Plan Maintain and implement the existing South De Anza and Sunnyvale–Saratoga Conceptual Plans.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.2 Land Use General Commercial and retail uses with limited commercial office, office and residential uses. Neighborhood centers should be redeveloped in the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria. Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Planning Commission as part of the 2020 GP Annual Report process, recommends considering changing the allowed mix of uses.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.3Parcel Assembly Highly encourage assembly of parcels to resolve the fragmented and narrow lot pattern and encourage high–quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 34 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.4Streetscape and Connectivity South De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable boulevard with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Side streets are also envisioned with pedestrian and bicycle improvements to ensure walkable connections from adjacent neighborhoods.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.5 Shared Access Since South De Anza is a heavily traveled route, properties in the same block should be connected with auto and pedestrian access through shared access easements to reduce impacts on the corridor.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.6 Building Design Locate buildings and commercial pads along the street with parking areas to the side and rear. Provide pedestrian–scaled elements and active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries along the street. Outdoor plaza and activity area can be located along the street with sidewalk and street trees to buffer them from through traffic.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.7 Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area has gateways from Highway 85 and at the souther and eastern borders of Cupertino.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐22.8Neighborhood Buffers Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.1Conceptual Plan Create a conceptual plan for the Homestead Road Special Area with a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund LRNo action has been taken with regard to creating a conceptual plan for the Homestead Special Area.HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.2 Land Use Primarily retail, commercial and residential uses, with some limited quasi–public use. Redevelopment of neighborhood centers should be based on the “neighborhood commercial center” concept discussed earlier in this element. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.3Connectivity Homestead Road is envisioned to become a boulevard with bike and pedestrian improvements and new bicycle and pedestrian crossings at De Anza Boulevard, Blaney Avenue, Wolfe Road, and Tantau Avenue. This will provide better access for people moving east/west through the City north of Interstate 280, linking neighborhoods in the western part of the City with Homestead High School, Homestead Square Shopping Center and Apple Campus 2 to the east.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.4 Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into the northern part of Cupertino.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.5Neighborhood Buffers Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single–family residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 35 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentBUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐24.1 Land Use Allowed uses in the Bubb Road Special Area will consist of those described in the ML–rc ordinance with limited commercial and residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. As part of the 2020 General Plan Annual Report, Planning Commission recommended considering changing the allowed mix of uses.BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐24.2Streetscape and Connectivity Bubb Road is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable corridor with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve routes from the northern and eastern neighborhood to the tri–school area, parks and services and reduce impacts caused to school and employment traffic.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Bike and pedestrian improvements occuring in compliance with ped/bike Master Plans and funds provided by private developers.BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.3Building and Site Design Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedestrian–scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.4 Compatibility of Use The compatibility of non–industrial uses with industrial uses must be considered when reviewing new development.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREAPolicy LU‐23.5Neighborhood Buffers New industrial uses should provide building transitions, setbacks and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low–intensity residential users.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.MONTA VISTA VILLAGEPolicy LU‐25.1 Conceptual Plan Continue to govern Monta Vista’s commercial area through the Monta Vista Design Guidelines. The guidelines provide direction for architecture, landscaping and public improvements. Create a Monta Vista Village Conceptual Plan with a cohesive set of updated regulations and guidelines for this area.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con./LRNo action has been taken with regard to creating a Monta Vista Village Conceptual Plan, though the Monta Vista Design Guidelines are in effect and continue to be implemented.MONTA VISTA VILLAGEPolicy LU‐25.2Land Use Encourage the commercial district to serve as a neighborhood commercial center for Monta Vista Village and its adjoining neighborhoods. Mixed–use with residential is encouraged. The industrial area should be retained to provide small–scale light industrial and service industrial opportunities, while remaining compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial uses. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Current zoning supports this.MONTA VISTA VILLAGEPolicy LU‐25.3Buildings and Site Design Encourage buildings to be designed in a way that promotes the small–scale, older and mixed–use character of the area. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian–scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the rear.Community Development PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through existing standards in the Monta Vista Design Guidelines.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 36 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentMONTA VISTA VILLAGEStrategy LU‐25.3.1Storefront Appearance Commercial and office buildings shall include a storefront appearance to the public street, and shall not be separated from the public sidewalk by extensive landscaping or changes in elevation. Office buildings shall be designed to accommodate future entrances from the sidewalk for future retail uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through existing standards in the Monta Vista Design Guidelines.MONTA VISTA VILLAGEStrategy LU‐25.3.2Parking Commercial properties or commercial portions of properties may rely on public parking on Pasadena and Imperial Avenues to meet their off–site parking needs within the area bounded by Granada Avenue, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Orange Avenue, and the Union Pacific right–of–way (see diagram to the right).Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. MONTA VISTA VILLAGEPolicy LU‐25.4Street Design and Connectivity Maintain Monta Vista Village as a walkable, bikeable mixed–use neighborhood with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and sidewalks with routes to the tri–school area. Automobile, pedestrian and bicycle improvements are envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid and with new development to remove street blockages and promote a network of streets. On–street parking is encouraged. Roadway and sidewalk improvements will also improve school routes from the northern neighborhoods to the tri–school area.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. School route and sidewalk improvements being completed through the Capital Improvements Project. MONTA VISTA VILLAGEStrategy LU‐25.4.1Interconnected Access Individual properties shall have interconnected pedestrian and vehicle access and shared parking.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through existing standards in the Monta Vista Design Guidelines.MONTA VISTA VILLAGEStrategy LU‐25.4.2Residential Streets Residential street improvements may have a semi–rural appearance based on the Municipal Code requirements. Safe routes to school streets, or any others designated by the City Council shall be required to have sidewalks and street trees.Public Works– Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.OTHER NON–RESISENTIAL/ MIXED–USE SPECIAL AREASPolicy LU‐26.1Land Use Retrofit or redevelop neighborhood centers using the “neighborhood commercial centers” concept discussed earlier in this Element. Areas that are not designated as “neighborhood centers” are encouraged to provide commercial uses with active uses such as entries, lobbies, seating areas or retail along the street. See Figure LU–2 for residential densities and criteria.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.OTHER NON–RESISENTIAL/ MIXED–USE SPECIAL AREASPolicy LU‐26.2Building and Site Design Encourage buildings to be designed in a pedestrian–oriented format. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian–scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the sides or rear. Buildings may be one to two stories in height. In some instances, buildings may be three stories in height.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.OTHER NON–RESISENTIAL/ MIXED–USE SPECIAL AREASPolicy LU‐26.3Street Design and Connectivity Create neighborhood centers that area walkable, bikeable areas with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes sidewalks to provide connections to the neighborhoods that they service.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.OTHER NON–RESISENTIAL/ MIXED–USE SPECIAL AREASPolicy LU‐26.4 Neighboring Buffers Encourage projects to include building transitions, setbacks and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low–intensity residential uses.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. No action has been taken on this at this time.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 37 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentNEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.1 Compatibility Ensure that new development within and adjacent to residential neighborhoods is compatible with neighborhood character.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Planning Commission recommends consider adding language to address possible future state laws regarding densification of single family lots to determine which regulations for form and massing would apply. Consider minimum lot sizes.NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.1.1Regulations Maintain and update design regulations and guidelines for single–family development that address neighborhood compatibility and visual and privacy impacts.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.1.2Neighborhood Guidelines Identify neighborhoods that have a unique architectural style, historical background or location and develop plans that preserve and enhance their character. Support and budget for special zoning or design guidelines (e.g. the Fairgrove Eichler neighborhood) and single–story overlay zones in neighborhoods, where there is strong neighborhood support.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.1.3Flexibility When neighborhoods are in transition, add flexibility for requirements for new development that acknowledge the transition while continuing to respect the existing neighborhood.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.1.4Late Night Uses Discourage late–evening entertainment activities such as night–clubs in commercial areas where parcels are especially narrow, abut single–family residential development, and cannot adequately provide visual and noise buffers.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.2Relationship to the Street Ensure that new development in and adjacent to neighborhoods improve the walkability of neighborhoods by providing inviting entries, stoops and porches along the street frontage, compatible building design and reducing visual impacts of garages.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.3 Entries Define neighborhood entries through architecture, or landscaping appropriate to the character of the neighborhood. Gates are discouraged because they isolate developments from the community.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.4 Connections Support pedestrian and bicycling improvements that improve access with neighborhoods to parks, schools and local retail, and between neighborhoods. Support traffic calming measures rather than blocking the street to reduce traffic impacts on neighborhoods.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans and the Capital Improvement project and/or project review.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.5 Streets Determine appropriate street widths, bike lane, sidewalk and streetlight design to define the unique character of neighborhoods, where appropriate.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.6Multi–family Residential Design Maintain an attractive, liveable environment for multi–family dwellings.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 38 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentNEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.6.1Provision of Outdoor Areas Provide outdoor areas, both passive and active, and generous landscaping to enhance the surroundings for multi–family residents. Allow public access to the common outdoor areas whenever possible.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.6.2Ordinance Updates Update the Planned Development (residential) and R–3 ordinances to achieve the policies and strategies applicable to multi–family development in neighborhoods.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con./IMCompleted update to Planned Development Ordinance in 2019. NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.7 Compatibility of Lots Ensure that zoning, subdivision and lot–line adjustment requests related to lot size or lot design consider the need to preserve neighborhood lot patterns.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.7.1Lot Size Ensure that subdivision and lot–line adjustment requests respect the neighborhood lot size patterns. Consider revisions to lot size requirements if the neighborhood lot pattern is different from the zoning requirements.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSStrategy LU‐27.7.2Flag Lots Allow flag lots only in cases where they are the sole alternative to integrate subdivisions with the surrounding neighborhood.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.8 Protection Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light, glare, odors and visually intrusive effects from more intense development with landscape buffers, site and building design, setbacks and other appropriate measures.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented via standards in the Municipal Code.NEIGHBORHOODSPolicy LU‐27.9Amenities and Services Improve equitable distribution of community amenities such as parks and access to shopping within walking and bicycling distance of neighborhoods.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMParks Master Plan currently under review. No further action required at this time.INSPIRATION HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐28.1Connectivity Improve bicycle and pedestrian environment along Foothill Boulevard and Stevens Canyon Road to improve neighborhood connectivity to services as well as for hikers and bikers accessing natural open spaces in the vicinity.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Ped/Bike Master Plans and improvements for private developments.INSPIRATION HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐28.2Merriman–Santa Lucia Neighborhood Allow legal, non–conforming duplexes to remain in the area bounded by Santa Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foothill Boulevard.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 39 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentOAK VALLEY NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐29.1Development Intensity Require development intensity for the single–family Oak Valley neighborhood to be consistent with the development agreement that includes the use permit and other approvals. The development agreement describes development areas, intensity and styles of development, public park dedication, tree protection, access and historic preservation. The theme of the approvals is to balance development with environmental protection by clustering development, setting it back from sensitive environmental areas and preserving large areas as permanent open space.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.OAK VALLEY NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐29.2 Design Elements Require buildings to reflect the natural hillside setting as required in residential hillside zones with traditional architectural styles and natural materials and colors. Larger building elements should be scaled to respect the existing development in the surrounding area.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Architectural standards in the approved documents for the Oak Valley development.FAIRGROVE NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐30.1Development Standards Require all new construction to conform to the R1–e zoning (Single Family Residential – Eichler).Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.FAIRGROVE NEIGHBORHOODPolicy LU‐30.2 Design Guidelines Encourage residents to incorporate the design guidelines illustrated in the Eichler Design Guidelines.Community Development – PlanningGeneral FundCon. Not an action item.AVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGPolicy HE‐1.1Provision of Adequate Capacity for New Construction Designate sufficient land at appropriate densities to accommodate Cupertinoʹs Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,064 units for the 2014‐2022 planning period.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund IMCompleted with identification of Priority Housing Sites in 2014/2015 and completion of rezoning in 2019. Housing Element update anticipated to commence in Jan 2021, statutorily required to be completed by Dec. 2023.AVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGPolicy HE‐1.2Housing Densities Provide a full range of densities for ownership and rental housing.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.AVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGPolicy HE‐1.3Mixed‐use Development Encourage mixed–use development near transportation facilities and employment centers.Community Development – HousingNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 40 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentAVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGCommunity Development – Planning and HousingNone RequiredIM Action completedAVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGHE‐1.3.2Second Dwelling Units The City will continue to implement the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance and encourage the production of second units.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. 74 ADUs have been permitted through 2021. The ordinance is regularly updated to comply with state law. Pre‐approved ADUs Program was part of the 2020‐2021 City Council Work Program and has been launched.Land Use Policy and Zoning ProvisionsStrategy HE‐1.3.1 To accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), the City will continue to:*Provide adequate capacity through the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance to accommodate the RHNA of 1,064 units while maintaining a balanced land use plan that offers opportunities for employment growth, commercial/retail activities, services and amenities.*Monitor development standards to ensure they are adequate and appropriate to facilitate a range of housing in the community.*Monitor the sites inventory and make it available on the City website.*Monitor development activity on the Housing Opportunity Sites to ensure that the City maintains sufficient land to accommodate the RHNA during the planning period. In the event a housing site listed in the Housing Element sites inventory is redeveloped with a non–residential use or at a lower density than shown in the Housing Element sites inventory, ensure that the City has adequate capacity to meet the RHNA by making the findings required by Government Code Section 65863 and identifying alternative site(s) within the City if needed.* Priority Housing Sites: As part of the Housing Element update, the City has identified five priority sites under Scenario A (see Table HE–5) for residential development over the next eight years. The General Plan and zoning designations allow the densities shown in Table HE–5 for all sites except the Vallco Shopping District will involve significant planning and community input. A specific plan will be required to implement a comprehensive strategy for a retail/office/residential mixed use development. The project applicant would be required to work closely with the community and the City to bring forth a specific plan that meets the community’s needs, with the anticipated adoption and rezoning to occur within three years of the adoption of the 2014–2022Housing Element (by May 31, 2018). The specific plan would permit 389 units by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre. If the specific plan and rezoning are not adopted within three years of Housing Element adoption (by May 31, 2018), the City will schedule hearings consistent with Govt. Code Section 65863 to consider removing Vallco as a priority housing site under Scenario A, to be replaced by sites identified in Scenario B (see detailed discussion and sites listing of “Scenario B” in Appendix B – Housing Element Technical Appendix). As part of the adoption of Scenario B, the City intends to add two additional sites to the inventory: Glenbrook Apartments and Homestead Lanes, along with increased number of permitted units on The Hamptons and The Oaks sites. Applicable zoning is in place for Glenbrook Apartments and Homestead Lanes site would need to be rezoned at that time to permit residential uses. Any rezoning required will allow residential uses by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 41 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentAVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGStrategy HE‐1.3.3Lot Consolidation To facilitate residential and mixed use developments, the City will continue to: *Encourage lot consolidation when contiguous smaller, underutilized parcels are to be redeveloped.*Encourage master plans for such sites with coordinated access and circulation. *Provide technical assistance to property owners of adjacent parcels to facilitate coordinated redevelopment where appropriate.*Encourage intra– and inter–agency cooperation in working with applicants at no cost prior to application submittal for assistance with preliminary plan review.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.AVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGStrategy HE‐1.3.4Flexible Development Standards The City recognizes the need to encourage a range of housing options in the community. The City will continue to:*Offer flexible residential development standards in planned residential zoning districts, such as smaller lot sizes, lot widths, floor area ratio and setbacks, particularly for higher density and attached housing developments.*Consider granting reductions in off–street parking on a case–by–case basis for senior housing.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented via Municipal Code.AVAILABILITY OF HOUSINGStrategy HE‐1.3.5Heart of the City Specific Plan To reduce constraints to housing development, and in order to ensure that the designated sites can obtain the realistic capacity shown in the Housing Element, the City will review revisions to the Heart of the City Specific Plan residential density calculation requirement, to eliminate the requirement to net the non–residential portion of the development from the lot area.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredIM Action completed in 2014.HOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.1 Housing Mitigation Ensure that all new developments – including market–rate residential developments – help mitigate project–related impact on affordable housing needs.Community Development – PlanningBMR AHF Con.Not an action item. Implemented via Municipal Code and BMR Manual.HOUSING AFFORDABILITYPolicy HE‐2.2Range of Housing Types Encourage the development of diverse housing stock that provides a range of housing types (including smaller, moderate cost of housing) and affordability levels. Emphasize the provision of housing for lower– and moderate–income households including wage earners who provide essential public services (e.g. school district employees, municipal and public safety employees, etc.)Community Development – HousingBMR AHF Con.Not an action item. Hamptons (approved in 2016) provided 30 moderate and 7 Low Income units and Marina (approved in 2016) provided 2 moderate and 16 Very‐low income units. Hamptons has a 10 year Development Agreement approved in 2016. Hamptons had a 5 year Development Agreement which has expired. A modification of the project is anticipated. Vallco SB35 project approved with 361 Very low and 840 Low income units in 2018.HOUSING AFFORDABILITYPolicy HE‐2.3Development of Affordable Housing and Housing for Persons with Special Needs Maintain and/or adopt appropriate land use regulations and other development tools to encourage the development of affordable housing. Make every reasonable effort to disperse units throughout the community but not at the expense of undermining the fundamental goal of providing affordable units.Community Development – Planning and HousingBMR AHF IMFY 19‐20, FY 20‐21, and FY 21‐22 work program ‐ Efforts to accommodate an Extremely Low Income affordable housing development for persons with developmental disabilities underwayOngoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 42 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.1Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Program The City will continue to implement the Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Program. This program requires that developers of office, commercial and industrial space pay a mitigation fee, which will then be used to support affordable housing in the City of Cupertino. These mitigation fees are collected and deposited in the City’s Below Market–Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF).Community Development – Planning and HousingBMR AHF IMHousing Mitigation Manual and BMR Fee updated in May 2020, including new 20% inclusionary requirement for ownership units in projects over 7 units.Community Development – Planning and Housing Add people with special needs, as a bonus point? HOUSING AFFORDABILITY The City will continue to implement the Residential Housing Mitigation Program to mitigate the need for affordable housing created by new market–rate residential development. This program applies to new residential development. Mitigation includes either the payment of the “Housing Mitigation” fee or the provision of a Below Market–Rate (BMR) unit or units. Projects of seven or more for–sale units must provide on–site BMR units. Projects of six units or fewer for–sale units can either build one BMR unit or pay the Housing Mitigation fee. Developers of market–rate rental units, where the units cannot be sold individually, must pay the Housing Mitigation fee to the BMR AHF. The BMR program specifies the following: a. Priority. To the extent permitted by law, priority for occupancy is given to Cupertino residents, Cupertino full–time employees, and Cupertino public service employees as defined in Cupertino’s Residential Housing Mitigation Manual.b. For–Sale Residential Developments. Require 15% for–sale BMR units in all residential developments where the units can be sold individually (including single–family homes, common interest developments, and condominium conversions or allow rental BMR units as allowed in (d) below).c. Rental Residential Developments. To the extent permitted by law, require 15% rental very low and low–income BMR units in all rental residential developments. If the City is not permitted by law to require BMR units in rental residential developments, require payment of the Housing Mitigation Fee.d. Rental Alternative. Allow rental BMR units in for–sale residential developments, and allow developers of market–rate rental developments to provide on–site rental BMR units. If the developer: 1) enters into an agreement limiting rents in exhange for a financial contribution or a type of assistance specified in density bonus law (which includes a variety of regulatory relief); and 2) provides very low–income and low–income BMR rental units.e. Affordable Prices and Rents. Establish guidelines for affordable sales prices and affordable rents for new affordable housing and update the guidelines each year as new income guidelines are received.f. Development of BMR Units Off Site. Allow developers to meet all or a portion of their BMR or Housing Mitigation fee requirement by making land available for the City or a nonprofit housing developer to construct affordable housing, or allow developers to construct the required BMR units off site, in partnership with a nonprofit. The criteria for land donation or off–site BMR units (or combination of the two options) will be identified in the Residential Housing Mitigation Manual. g. BMR Term. Require BMR units to remain affordable for a minimum of 99 years; and enforce the City’s first right of refusal for BMR units and other means to ensure that BMR units remain affordable.BMR AHFResidential Housing Mitigation ProgramStrategy HE‐2.3.2Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 43 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.3Below Market‐Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) The City’s BMR AHF will continue to support affordable housing projects,strategies and services, including but not limited to:• BMR Program Administration• Substantial rehabilitation• Land acquisition• Acquisition of buildings forpermanent affordability, with orwithout rehabilitation• New construction• Preserving “at‐risk” BMR units• Rental operating subsidies• Down payment assistance• Land write‐downs• Direct gap financing• Fair housingThe City will target a portion of the BMR AHF to benefit extremely lowincome households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly,victims of domestic violence, and the disabled, including persons withdevelopmental disabilities), to the extent that these target populationsare found to be consistent with the needs identified in the nexusstudy the City prepares to identify the connection, or “nexus” betweennew developments and the need for affordable housing.To ensure the mitigation fees continue to be adequate to mitigate the impacts of new development on affordable housing needs, the City will update its Nexus Study for the Housing MitigationPlan by the end of 2015.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF IMNexus study updated in 2015 and 2020. Details about the use of the BMR AHF are reviewed and approved by the Housing Commission and the City Council. In 2021, the BMR AHF provided funding to the following: •BMR Program Administration‐ 8 new rental households and 3 new ownership household were assisted and 52 households received housing referrals and resources •Fair Housing & Tenant‐Landlord Counseling & Dispute Resolution Services‐ $50,000 to Project Sentinel (157 cases)HOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.4Housing Resources Cupertino residents and developers interested in providing affordable housing in the City have access to a variety of resources administered by other agencies. The City will continue to provide information on housing resources and services offered by the County and other outside agencies.These include, but are not limited to:• Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) – Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Department.• First‐Time Homebuyer Assistance and Developer Loans for Multi‐Family Development‐ Housing Trust Silicon Valley (HTSV).• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) ‐ Housing Authority of Santa Clara County (HASCC).• Affordable housing development Community Development – HousingNone RequiredNo action is required at this time. Information and technical assistance continues to be provided by City Staff and Riseo Housing (the Cityʹs BMR program administrator.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 44 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.5Surplus Properties for Housing The City will explore opportunities on surplus properties as follows:*Work with local public agencies, school districts and churches to identify surplus properties or underutilized properties that have the potential for residential development.*Encourage long–term land leases of properties from churches, school districts, and corporations for construction of affordable units.*Evaluate the feasibility of developing special housing for teachers or other employee groups on the surplus properties.*Research other jurisdictions housing programs for teachers for their potential applicability in Cupertino.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF Con.Housing staff reviewing opportunities on an ongoing basis. FY 19‐20, FY 20‐21, and FY 21‐22 work program item‐ evaluate feasability of affordable development on City owned sites (10301 Byrne Avenue and Mary Avenue)HOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.6Incentives for Affordable Housing Development The City will continue to offer a range of incentives to facilitate the development of affordable housing. These include: *Financial assistance through the City’s BMR AHF and CDBG funds*Partner with CDBG and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bonds.*Flexible development standards.*Technical assistance.*Waiver of park dedication fees and construction tax.*Parking ordinance waivers.*Expedited permit processing.The City joined the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium so that HOME funds for eligible affordable housing projects within the City of Cupertino are available beginning federal fiscal year 2015.Community Development – Housing and PlanningBMR AHF, CDBG; HOME; General FundCon.In 2021, BMR AHF and CDBG funds were provided to the following: •CDBG ‐ $98,511.880 to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, a low income housing repair and rehab program •CDBG‐ $222,971.72 to Vista Village Renovation Project, a low income affordable housing development. Also, participate in the Regional CDBG/ Housing Coordinators meeting and provide technical assistance to the public service agencies it funds. The City is a member of the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium and has applied to join the Santa Clara County Consortium for State PLHA funds.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 45 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.7Density Bonus Ordinance The City will encourage use of density bonuses and incentives, as applicable, for housing developments which include one of the following: *At least 5% of the housing units are restricted to very low income residents.*At least 10% of the housing units are restricted to lower income residents*At least 10 % of the housing units in a for–sale common interest development are restricted to moderate income residents.*The project donates at least 1 acre of land to the City or county large enough for 40 very low income units; the land has the appropriate general plan designation, zoning, permits, approvals, and access to public facilities needed for such housing; funding has been identified; and other requirements are met.A density bonus of up to 20% must be granted to projects that contain one of the following:*The project is a senior citizen housing development (no affordable units required).*The project is a mobile home park age restricted to senior citizens (no affordable units required).For projects that contain on–site affordable housing, developers may request one to three regulatory concessions, which must result in identifiable cost reductions and be needed to make the housing affordable.The City will update the density bonus ordinance as necessary to respond to future changes in State Law.Community Development – Planning and Housing None RequiredCon.Recent amendments (as of Sept. 2020) to state law will require the city to amend the Density Bonus Ordinance. These will be presented in 2021 for adoption. In addition, the City approved the Westport project in August 2020, which was further modified in 2021, which utilized the state density bonus provisions, including density bonus, incentives and concessions and waivers.HOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.8Extremely Low‐Income Housing and Housing for Persons with Special Needs The City will continue to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low–income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled, including persons with developmental disabilities). Specifically, the City will consider the following incentives:*Provide financing assistance using the BMR AHF and CDBG*Allow residential developments to exceed planned density maximums if they provide special needs housing and the increase in density will not overburden neighborhood streets or hurt neighborhood character.*Grant reductions in off–street parking on a case–by–case basis.*Partner with and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME finds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits( LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bond.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon. Not an action item. HOUSING AFFORDABILITYStrategy HE‐2.3.9Employee Housing The City permits employee housing in multiple zoning districts. Pursuant to the State Employee Housing Act, any employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household shall be deemed an agricultural land use. No conditional use permit, zoning variance, or other zoning clearance shall be required of this employee housing that is not required of any other agricultural activity in the same zone. The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is located. The Employee Housing Act also specifies that housing for six or fewer employees be treated as a residential use. The City amended the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the State law in 2014 and will continue to comply with the Employee Housing Act where it would apply.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredIMCompleted in 2014. Zoning Code amended to be consistent with State Law. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 46 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentMAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKPolicy HE‐3.1Housing Rehabilitation Pursue and/or provide funding for the acquisition/rehabilitation of housing that is affordable to very low–, low– and moderate–income households. Actively support and assist non–profit and for–profit developers in producing affordable units.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon.In 2021, CDBG funds were provided to the following residential rehabilitation efforts: •CDBG ‐ $98,511.880 to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, a low income housing repair and rehab program •CDBG‐ $222,971.72 to Vista Village Renovation Project, a low income affordable housing development.MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKPolicy HE‐3.2Maintenance and RepairAssist lower–income homeowners and rental property owners in maintaining and repairing their housing units.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon. Not an action item.MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKPolicy HE‐3.3Conservation of Housing Stock The City’s existing multi–family units provide opportunities for households of varied income levels. Preserve existing multi–family housing stock by preventing the net loss of multi–family housing units in new development and the existing inventory of affordable housing units that are at risk of converting to market–rate housing.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon. Not an action item.MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKStrategy HE‐3.3.1Residential Rehabilitation The City will continue to:*Utilize its BMR AHF and CDBG funds to support residential rehabilitation efforts in the community. These include: Acquisition/rehabilitation of rental housing and Rehabilitation of owner–occupied housing.*Provide assistance for home safety repairs and mobility/accessibility improvements to income–qualified owner–occupants using CDBG funds. The focus of this strategy is on the correction of safety hazards.*Partner with and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bonds.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon.In 2021, CDBG funds were provided to the following residential rehabilitation efforts: •CDBG ‐ $98,511.880 to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, a low income housing repair and rehab program •CDBG‐ $222,971.72 to Vista Village Renovation Project, a low income affordable housing development.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 47 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentMAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKStrategy HE‐3.3.2Preservation of At‐Risk Housing Units One housing project – Beardon Drive (eight units) – is considered at risk of converting to market–rate housing during the next ten years. The City will proactively contact the property owner regarding its intent to remain or opt out of the affordable program. In the event, the project becomes a risk of converting to market–rate housing, the City will work with the property owner or other interested non–profit housing providers to preserve the units. The City will also conduct outreach to the tenants to provide information on any potential conversion and available affordable housing assistance programs. The City will continue to monitor its entire portfolio of affordable housing for–sale and rental inventory annually. The City will monitor its affordable for–sale inventory by ordering title company lot books, reviewing property profile reports and updating its public database annually. The City will monitor its affordable rental income certifications for each BMR tenant. The City records a Resale Restriction Agreement against each affordable BMR for–sale units and Regulatory Agreement for BMR rental units to help ensure long–term affordability. To help further preserve the City’s affordable housing stock, the City may consider providing assistance to rehabilitate and upgrade the affordable unit as well.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HOMECon.Not an action item. Several units coming up on expiration of their deed restrictions. Can there be an incentive to retain them in the BMR pool?MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKStrategy HE‐3.3.3Condominium Conversion The existing Condominium Conversion Ordinance regulates the conversion of rental units in multi–family housing development in order to preserve the rental housing stock. Condominium conversions are not allowed if the rental vacancy rate in Cupertino and adjacent areas is less than 5% at the time of application for conversion and has average 5% over the past six months. The City will continue to monitor the effectiveness of this ordinance in providing opportunities for homeownership while preserving a balanced housing stock with rental housing.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKStrategy HE‐3.3.4Housing Preservation Program When a proposed development or redevelopment of a site would cause a loss of multi–family housing, the City will grant approval only if: *The project will comply with the City’s BMR program*The number of units provided on the site is at least equal to the number of existing units; and*Adverse impacts on displaced tenants, in developments with more than four units, are mitigated.In addition, indirect displacement may be caused by factors such as increased market rents as areas become more desirable. The City will participate, as appropriate, in studies of regional housing need and displacement, and consider policies and programs to address the indirect displacement of lower income residents as appropriate.Community Development – Planning and HousingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. In 2016, the Hamptons project was required to provide relocation assistance to the displaced tenants in the existing units.MAINTAINING EXISTING HOUSING STOCKStrategy HE‐3.3.5Neighborhood and Community Clean‐up CampaignsThe City will continue to encourage and sponsor neighborhood and community clean–up campaigns for both public and private properties.Community DevelopmentPublic Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTPolicy HE‐4.1Energy and Water ConservationEncourage energy and water conservation in all existing and new residential development.Community Development – Building and PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented via Strategies HE‐4.1.1 & HE‐4.1.2SUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTStrategy HE‐4.1.1Enforcement of Title 24 The City will continue to enforce Title 24 requirements for energy conservation and will evaluate utilizing some of the other suggestions as identified in the Environmental Resources/Sustainabililty Element.Community Development – BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 48 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSUSTAINABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTStrategy HE‐4.1.2Sustainable Practices The City will continue to implement the Landscape Ordinance for water conservation and the Green Building Ordinance (adopted in 2013) that applies primarily to new residential and non–residential development, additions, renovations, and tenant improvements of ten or more units.To further the objectives of the Green Building Ordinance, the City will evaluate the potential to provide incentives, such as waiving or reducing fees, for energy conservation improvements at affordable housing projects (existing or new) with fewer than ten units to exceed the minimum requirements of the CA Green Building Code. This City will also implement the policies in its climate action plan to achieve residential–focused greenhouse gas emission reductions and further these community energy and water conservation goals.Community Development – Planning and BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.LOWER‐INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSINGPolicy HE‐5.1Lower‐Income and Special Needs HouseholdsSupport organizations that provide services to lower–income households and special needs households in the City, such as the homeless, elderly, disabled and single parent households.Community Development – HousingNone BMR AHF; CDBG; HSGCon.Not an action item. Implemented via Strategies HE‐5.1.1 & HE‐5.1.2LOWER‐INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSINGStrategy HE‐5.1.1Emergency Shelters The City will continue to facilitate housing opportunities for special needs persons by allowing emergency shelters as a permitted use in the “BQ” Quasi–Public zoning district. The City will subject emergency shelters to the same development standards as other similar uses within the BQ zoning district, except for those provisions permitted by State Law and provided in the Zoning Ordinance for emergency shelters.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.LOWER‐INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSINGStrategy HE‐5.1.2Supportive Services for Lower‐Income Households and Persons with Special Needs The City will continue to utilize its BMR AHF, CDBG and General Fund Human Service Grants (HSG) funds to provide for a range of supportive services.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBG; HSGCon.In 2021, BMR AHF, CDBG, and HSG funds were provided to the following: •HSG‐ $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, a long‐term care ombudsman program•HSG‐ $25,000 to MAITRI, a transitional housing direct client services program•HSG‐ $15,000 to Senior Adult Legal Assistance, a legal assistance to elders program; •HSG ‐ $65,780 to Haven to Home, a West Valley Community Services ProgramLOWER‐INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSINGStrategy HE‐5.1.3Rotating Homeless Shelter The City will continue to support the operation of a Rotating Homeless Shelter program.Community Development – HousingNone RequiredCon. No action is required at this time.FAIR HOUSINGPolicy HE‐6.1Housing Discrimination The City will work to eliminate on a citywide basis all unlawful discrimination in housing with respect to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, ethnic background. medical condition, or other arbitrary factors, so that all persons can obtain decent housing.Community Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBGCon. Implemented via Strategies HE‐6.1.1.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 49 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFAIR HOUSINGStrategy HE‐6.1.1Fair Housing Services The City will continue to: *Provide fair housing services, which include outreach, education, counseling, and investigation of fair housing complaints.*Retain a fair housing service provider to provide direct services for residents, landlords and other housing professionals.*Coordinate with efforts of the Santa Clara County Fair Housing Consortium to affirmatively further fair housing.*Distribute fair housing materials produced by various organizations at public counters and public eventsCommunity Development – HousingBMR AHF; CDBGCon.Continue to provide fair housing services including outreach, education, counseling, and investigation of fair housing complaints. In 2021, $50,000 in BMR AHF funds were provided to Project Sentinel, for Fair Housing & Tenant Landlord Counseling & Dispute Resolution Services (157 cases).LOCAL AND REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy HE‐7.1Coordination with Local School Districts The Cupertino community places a high value on the excellent quality of education provided by the three public school districts which serve residents. To ensure the long–term sustainability of the schools in tandem with the preservation and development of vibrant residential areas, the City will continue to coordinate with the CUSD, FHUSD, and SCUSD.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. All development projects are forwarded for review to the school districts.LOCAL AND REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy HE‐7.2Coordination with Regional Efforts to Address Housing‐Related Issues Coordinate efforts with regional organizations, including ABAG and the BAAQMD, as well as neighboring jurisdictions, to address housing and related quality of life issues (such as air quality and transportation).Community Development – Housing and PlanningNone RequiredCon.Staff participated in regional coordination efforts with the now concluded RHNA process with regional planning staff to represent local viewsLOCAL AND REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy HE‐7.3Public‐Private Partnerships Promote public‐private partnerships to address housing needs in the community, especially housing for the workforce.Community Development – Planning and HousingNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.LOCAL AND REGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HE‐7.3.1Coordination with Outside Agencies and Organizations The City recognizes the importance of partnering with outside agencies and organizations in addressing local and regional housing issues.These may include, but are not limited to, the following:*School districts*Housing providers*Neighboring jurisdictions*ABAG*BAAQMD*Housing Trust Silicon Valley*Santa Clara County Fair Housing Consortium*Santa Clara County Continuum of Care (COC)*Housing Authority of Santa Clara County (HASCC)*VTASpecifically, the City will meet with these agencies/organizations periodically to discuss the changing needs, development trends, alternative approaches, and partnering opportunities.Community Development – Planning and HousingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Continued coordination with regional agencies and non‐profits.REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy M‐1.1Regional Transportation Planning Participate in regional transportation planning processes to develop programs consistent with the goals and policies of Cupertino’s General Plan and to minimize adverse impacts on the City’s circulation system. Work with neighboring cities to address regional transportation and land use issues of mutual interest.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Coordination with neighboring cities and regional agencies is active and ongoing. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 50 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentREGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy M‐1.2Transportation Impact Analysis Participate in the development of new multi–modal analysis methods and impact thresholds as required by Senate Bill 743. However, until such impact thresholds are developed, continue to optimize mobility for all modes of transportation while striving to maintain the following intersection Levels of Service (LOS) at a.m. and p.m. peak traffic hours:*Major intersections: LOS D*Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard: LOS E+*Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road: LOD E+*De Anza Boulevard and Bollinger Road: LOS E+Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund IMFY 2019/2020 Work Program Item to develop the Transportation Impact Analysis policies for CEQA analysis. Proposed policy reviewed by Planning Commission in Dec. 2020 and to be presented to City Council for adoption in early 2021. LOS thresholds will be revisited for compliance with SB 743.REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy M‐1.3Regional Trail Development Continue to plan and provide for a comprehensive system of trails and pathways consistent with regional systems, including the Bay Trail, Stevens Creek Corridor and Ridge Trail.Public Works – Development Services and TransportationNone RequiredCon.No action requried at this time. Implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans.COMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.1 Street Design Adopt and maintain street design standards to optimize mobility for all transportation modes including automobiles, walking, bicycling and transit.Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.COMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.2 Adjacent Land Use Design roadway alignments, lane widths, medians, parking and bicycle lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks to complement adjacent land uses in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area. Strive to minimize adverse impacts and expand alternative transportation options for all Planning Areas (Special Areas and Neighborhoods). Improvement standards shall also consider the urban, suburban and rural environments found within the City. Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.COMPLETE STREETSStrategy M‐2.2.1Rural Road Improvement Standards Consider candidate rural roads and develop specific street improvement standards that preserve the rural character of these streets. Rural roads would typically feature natural landscaping, no sidewalks and narrow unpaved shoulders.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.COMPLETE STREETSStrategy M‐2.2.2Semi–rural Road Improvements Standards Consider candidate semi–rural roads where curb and gutter improvements, and no sidewalks, are appropriate.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.COMPLETE STREETSStrategy M‐2.2.3Urban Road Improvement Standards Develop urban improvement standards for arterials such as Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards. In these areas, standards may include wide sidewalks, tree wells, seating, bike racks and appropriate street furniture.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral FundCon. Not an action item.COMPLETE STREETSStrategy M‐2.2.4Suburban Road Improvement Standards Develop suburban road improvement standards for all streets not designated as rural, semi‐rural or in the Crossroads Area.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 51 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentCOMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.3 Connectivity Promote pedestrian and bicycle improvements that improve connectivity between planning areas, neighborhoods and services, and foster a sense of community.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans.COMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.4 Community Impacts Reduce traffic impacts and support alternative modes of transportation rather than constructing barriers to mobility. Do not close streets unless there is a demonstrated safety or over–whelming through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives since street closures move the problem from one street to another.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation through Safe Routes to School and other programs.COMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.5 Public Accessibility Ensure all new public and private streets are publicly accessible to improve walkability and reduce impacts on existing streets.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.COMPLETE STREETSPolicy M‐2.6 Traffic Calming Consider the implementation of best practices on streets to reduce speeds and make them user–friendly for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrians and bicyclists.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.FY 19/20 Work Plan Item. Traffic calming program developed and implementation ongoing.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.1Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Adopt and maintain a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, which outlines policies and improvements to streets, extension of trails, and pathways to create a safe way for people of all ages to bike and walk on a daily basis, and as shown in Figure M‐1.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundIMMaster Plans completed and ongoing maintenance of these plans will be performed. Implementation ongoing through the Capital Improvement Program.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.2 Development Require new development and redevelopment to increase connectivity through direct and safe pedestrian connections to public amenities, neighborhoods, shopping and employment destinations throughout the City.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.3Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Enhance pedestrian and bicycle crossings and pathways at key locations across physical barriers such as creeks, highways and road barriers.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.4 Street Widths Preserve and enhance citywide pedestrian and bike connectivity by limiting street widening purely for automobiles as a means of improving traffic flow.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundCon. Not an action item.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.5 Curb Cuts Minimize the number and the width of driveway openings.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYStrategy M‐3.5.1Shared Driveway Access Encourage property owners to use shared driveway access and use shared driveway access and interconnected roads within blocks, where feasible. Require driveway access closures, consolidations or both when a site is remodeled or redeveloped.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 52 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYStrategy M‐3.5.2Direct Access from Secondary Streets Encourage property with frontages on major and secondary streets to provide direct access to driveways from the secondary street.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.6Safe Spaces for Pedestrians Require parking lots to include clearly defined paths for pedestrians to provide a safe path to building entrances.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.7Capital Improvement Program Plan for improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities and eliminate gaps along the pedestrian and bicycle network as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.Public Works – Transportation and Capital ImprovementsCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.8 Bicycle Parking Require new development and redevelopment to provide public and private bicycle parking.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.9Outreach Actively engage the community in promoting walking and bicycling through education, encouragement and outreach on improvement projects and programs.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Cityʹs Safe Routes to School program, Sustainability and other mobility programs.WALKABILITY AND BIKEABILITYPolicy M‐3.10Quarry Operations Prioritize enforcement of truck speeds from Stevens Creek and the Lehigh Cement Plan on Stevens Canyon Road, and Stevens Creek and Foothill Boulevards.Santa Clara County Sheriff’s DepartmentGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.1 Transit Agencies Coordinate with VTA to improve transportation service, infrastructure and access in the City, and to connect to transportation facilities such as Caltrain and VTA light rail stations.Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.2Local Transportation Services Create or partner with transit providers, employers, education institutions, and major commercial entities to minimize gaps within local transportation services.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundIMVIA shuttle service was successful between Oct 2019 and March 2020. Service suspended due to COVID‐19 pandemic. Service resumed in late 2021.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.3Connecting Special AreasIdentify and implement new or enhanced transit services to connect all Special Areas as identified in Figure PA‐1 (Chapter 2: Planning Areas)Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundIMVIA shuttle service was successful between Oct 2019 and March 2020. Service suspended due to COVID‐19 pandemic. Service resumed in late 2021.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.4Transit Facilities with New Development Work with VTA and/or major developments to ensure all new development projects include amenities to support public transit including bus stop shelters, space for transit vehicles as appropriate and attractive amenities such as trash receptacles, signage, seating and lighting.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 53 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentTRANSITPolicy M‐4.5Access to Transit Services Support right–of–way design and amenities consistent with local transit goals to improve transit as a viable‐way design and amenities consistent with local transit goals to improve transit as a viable alternative to driving.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.6Bus and Shuttle ProgramsWork with large regional employers and private commuter bus/shuttle programs to provide safe pick–up, drop‐off, and park and rides in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TRANSITPolicy M‐4.7Vallco Shopping District Transfer Station Work with VTA and/or other transportation service organizations to study and develop a transit transfer station that incorporates a hub for alternative transportation services such as, car sharing, bike sharing and/or other services.Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Coordination with VTA has been active and ongoing, including active participation with SR 85 PAB and the Transit Guideway Study.SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLPolicy M‐5.1Safe Routes to Schools Promote Safe Routes to Schools programs for all schools serving the City.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation through the Cityʹs Safe Routes to School program.SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLPolicy M‐5.2Coordination with School DistrictsCoordinate with the School Districts to develop plans and programs that encourage car/van–pooling, stagger hours of adjacent schools, establish drop‐off locations, and encourage walking and bicycling to school.Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation through the Cityʹs Safe Routes to School program.SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLStrategy M‐5.2.1Teen Commission Encourage the Teen Commission to work with schools to encourage year–round programs to incentivize walking and biking to school.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLPolicy M‐5.3 Prioritizing Projects Ensure that bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements include projects to enhance safe accessibility to schools.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans, Safe Routes to School Program and Capital Improvement Program.SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLPolicy M‐5.4 Connections to Trails Connect schools to the citywide trail system.‐Connect schools to the citywide trail system.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans, Safe Routes to School Program and Capital Improvement Program.SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLPolicy M‐5.5 Education Support education programs that promote safe walking and bicycling to schools.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Cityʹs Safe Routes to School program.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 54 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentVEHICLE PARKINGPolicy M‐6.1 Parking Codes Maintain efficient and updated parking standards to ensure that development provides adequate parking, both on–street and off–street, depending on the characteristics of the development, while also reducing reliance on the automobile.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.VEHICLE PARKINGPolicy M‐6.2Off–street Parking Ensure new off–street parking is properly designed and efficiently used.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSISPolicy M‐7.1Multi–Modal Transportation Impact AnalysisFollow guidelines set by the VTA related to transportation impact analyses, while conforming to State goals for multi‐modal performance targets.Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredIMFY 2019/2020 Work Program Item to develop the Transportation Impact Analysis policies for CEQA analysis. Proposed policy reviewed by Planning Commission in Dec. 2020 and adopted by City Council in early 2021.TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSISPolicy M‐7.2Protected Intersections Consider adopting a Protected Intersection Policy, which would identify intersections where improvements would not be considered, which would degrade the levels of service for non–vehicular modes of transportation. Potential locations include intersections in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and other areas where non–vehicular transportation is a key consideration, such as, near shopping districts, schools, parks and senior citizen developments.Public Works – TransportationGeneral FundIMFY 2019/2020 Work Program Item to develop the Transportation Impact Analysis policies for CEQA analysis. Proposed policy reviewed by Planning Commission in Dec. 2020 and to be presented to City Council for adoption in early 2021.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.1Greenhouse Gas Emissions Promote transportation policies that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through various mobility and sustainability program ‐ Bike to Work Day etc.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.2Land Use Support development and transportation improvements that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing per capita VMT, reducing impacts on the City’s transportation network and maintaining the desired levels of service for all modes of transportation.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Work proceeding on SB 743 implementation, expected to be completed in early 2021.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.3Transportation Systems Management (TSM) ProgramsEmploy TSM strategies to improve efficiency of the transportation infrastructure including strategic right–of–way improvements, intelligent transportation systems and optimization of signal timing to coordinate traffic flow.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 55 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentGREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.4Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs Require large employers, including colleges and schools, to develop and maintain TDM programs to reduce vehicle trips generated by their employees and students and develop a tracking method to monitor results.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.5Design of New Developments Encourage new commercial development to provide shared office facilities, cafeterias, daycare facilities, lunchrooms, showers, bicycle parking, home offices, shuttle buses to transit facilities and other amenities that encourage the use of transit, bicycling or walking as commute modes to work. Provide pedestrian pathways and orient buildings to the street to encourage pedestrian activity.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITYPolicy M‐8.6Alternative Fuel Charging StationsDevelop a city–wide strategy to encourage the construction of a network of public and private alternative fuel vehicle charging/fueling stations.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund LRThe City is partnered with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and launched a series of programs to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). $8 million in funding from SVCE and $6 million from the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) partnership has been dedicated to planning, technical assistance, and installation of new EV charging stations across SVCE’s thirteen member communities. The City approved its first hydrogen fueling dispensers at 21530 SCB (Xing of Bubb & SCB) in 2020. The City has an approved a CIP project to expand the publicly‐owned EV charging network. Additional grant funds are being sought out with the Air District, and a public outreach process is being planned for calendar year 2022. ROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCYPolicy M‐9.1Efficient Automobile Infrastructure Strive to maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure by locating appropriate land uses along roadways and retrofitting streets to be accessible for all modes of transportation.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 56 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCYPolicy M‐9.2Reduced Travel Demand Promote effective TDM programs for existing and new development.Public Works – Transportation; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review.ROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCYPolicy M‐9.3 Street Width Except as required by environmental review for new developments, limit widening of streets as a means of improving traffic efficiency and focus instead on operational improvements to preserve community character.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with development review. Ongoing implementation through traffic signal modernization and synchronization efforts.ROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCYStrategy M‐9.3.1Wolfe Road Overcrossing Consider alternate designs for the Wolfe Road/Interstate 280 Interchange (e.g. from partial cloverleaf design to diamond design) when evaluating the need to widen the freeway overcrossing.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund IMProject to design widening this freeway overcrossing is underway. Ongoing coordination with VTA and CalTrans.ROADWAY SYSTEM EFFICIENCYStrategy M‐9.3.2Streetscape Design When reviewing the widening of an existing street, consider aesthetically pleasing enhancements and amenities to improve the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area.Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented with the Captial Improvement Program and development review.TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy M‐10.1Transportation Improvement Plan Develop and implement an updated citywide transportation improvement plan necessary to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to meet the City’s needs.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund IMAction completed through development of Bike and Ped Master Plans and a Transportation Impact Fee project list.TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy M‐10.2Transportation Impact Fee Ensure sustainable funding levels for the Transportation Improvement Plan by enacting a transportation impact fee for new development.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund IMAction completed. TIF adopted in late 2017. Update to TIF currently in progress. Expected completion in Spring 2021.TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy M‐10.3Multi–Modal Improvements Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects. Build pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation to enable travelers to transition from one mode of transportation to another (e.g. bicycle to bus).Public Works – Transportation and Capital ImprovementsCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Implemented with the Captial Improvement Program and development review.TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy M‐10.4Roadway Maintenance FundingIdentify and secure new funding sources to fund the on‐going routine maintenance of roadways.Public Works – Transportation, Development Services and Capital Improvement ProgramNoneCapital Improvement Fund/GrantsCon.Grant funding routinely used to fund on‐going maintenance to the extent possible.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 57 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentPLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONPolicy ES‐1.1Principles of Sustainability Incorporate the principles of sustainability into Cupertino’s planning, infrastructure and development process in order to improve the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and meet the needs of the community without compromising the needs of future generations.City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Commuity Development – Planning;General FundCon.Not an action item. This item is executed with distinct projects as directed by Council, for example adopting all‐electric reach codes. In 2021, Council authorized waiving fees for certain landscaping projects that conserve water. PLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONStrategy ES‐1.1.1Climate Action Plan (CAP) Adopt, implement and maintain a Climate Action Plan to attain greenhouse gas emission targets consistent with state law and regional requirements. This qualified greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan, by BAAQMD’s definition, will allow for future project CEQA streamlining and will identify measures to: *Reduce energy use through conservation and efficiency;*Reduce fossil fuel use through multi–modal and alternative transportation;*Maximize use of and, where feasible, install renewable energy resources;*Increase citywide water conservation and recycled water use;*Accelerate Resource Recovery through expanded recycling, composting, extended producer responsibility and procurement practices; *Promote and incentivize each of those efforts to maximize community participation and impacts; and*Integrate multiple benefits of green infrastructure with climate resiliency and adaptation.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundIMAction completed. CAP adopted in 2016. Climate Action Plan is being updated in FY 20/21 to address a path toward carbon neutrality as well as adding a climate adaptation component. Council gave direction to draft a CAP which brings the City to carbon‐neutral by 2040 or eariler. The CAP update will also create a plan to realize a zero‐waste community by 2035, and a new municipal climate action strategy to achieve a zero‐carbon facilities by 2035. The Council authorized CEQA qualification of this CAP update which will be conducted in parallel with the overall development and public engagement process. The City will be creating GHG thresholds of significance, as well as checklists that can be used by developers to streamline compliance with the Cupertino GHG reduction plan according to California Air Resources BoardguidelinesPLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONStrategy ES‐1.1.2CAP and Sustainability Strategies Implementation Periodically review and report on the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the CAP and the strategies in this Element. Institutionalize sustainability by developing a methodology to ensure all environmental, social and lifecycle costs are considered in project, program, policy and budget decisions.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundIMAction completed in 2018. Revising again in CAP update in FY 20/21 fiscal year. The CAP update process will create an implementation plan that improves visbility, metrics tracking, and public PLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONStrategy ES‐1.1.3Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment and set preparedness goals and strategies to safeguard human health and community assets susceptible to the impacts of a changing climate (e.g. increased drought, wildfires, flooding). Incorporate these into all relevant plans, including the Emergency Preparedness Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Dam Failure Plan, Climate Action Plan, Watershet Protection Plan and Energy Assuredness Plan.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund IMAction Completed in 2015. Revisiting in CAP update in 2021 supporting County‐wide climate hazards assessment..PLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONPolicy ES‐1.2Regional Growth and Transportation Coordination Periodically review and report on the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the CAP and the strategies in this Element. Institutionalize sustainability by developing a methodology to ensure all environmental, social and lifecycle costs are considered in project, program, policy and budget decisions.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 58 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentPLANNING AND REGIONAL TRANPORTATIONStrategy ES‐1.2.1Local Plan Consistency with Regional Plans Update and maintain local plans and strategies so they are consistent with One Bay Area Plan to qualify for State transportation and project CEQA streamlining.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed when local plans are updated.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYPolicy ES‐2.1Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy Resources Encourage the maximum feasible conservation and efficient use of electrical power and natural gas resources for new and existing residences, businesses, industrial and public uses.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredIMAdopted a reach code in 2019 which brings Cupertino above and beyond the state energy code for requiring all‐electric construction in most cases.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.1Coordination Continue to evaluate, and revise as necessary, applicable City plans, codes and procedures for inclusion of Federal, State and regional requirements and conservation targets.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed when local plans are updated. The next major opportunities to evaluate City procedures is to update the Environmental Purchasing Policy. The next major opportunitiy to evaluate codes is the next Statewide code cycle beginning in calendar year 2022. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.2Comprehensive Energy Management Prepare and implement a comprehensive energy management plan for all applicable municipal facilities and equipment to achieve the energy goals established in the City’s Climate Action Plan. Track the City’s energy use and report findings as part of the CAP reporting schedule. Embed this plan into the City’s Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy to ensure measures are achieved through all future procurement and construction practices.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund IMThe City developed and released a public‐facing and internal‐facing set of dashboards that re updated in real time to display energy and water consumption at key facilities. A series of automated reports alerts staff to consumption trends and high usage alarms. A Sustainable Infrastructure project was approved in the Cityʹs CIP investments. A comprehensive set of energy efficiency and decarbonization measures will be studied and proposed as part of this CIP initiative. Due to staff capacity limitations, an update to the EPPP was not initiated in FY2020/21. However, the Sustainability Division will be working with Administrative Services and Environmental Programs groups in order to address sustainable procurement practices in the next fiscal year. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 59 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStartegy ES‐2.1.3Energy Efficient Replacements Continue to use life cycle cost analysis to identify City assets for replacement with more energy efficient technology. Utilize available tools to benchmark and showcase city energy efficiency achievements (i.e. EPA Portfolio Manager, statewide Green Business Program).City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.This is not an action item and occurs on a continual basis. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.4Incentive Program Consider incentive programs for projects that exceed mandatory requirements and promote incentives from state, county and federal governments for improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy installations.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundIMThis is an ongoing action. The City actively participates in development and promotion of regional incentive programs in partnership with BayREN, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and the ABAG POWER natural gas purchasing collective. There are two major updates to incentive programs. (1) The City purchases natural gas for municipal use as part of a public agency collective known as ABAG POWER. A strategic plan and four‐year roadmap was created by the ABAG POWER to reduce the carbon emissions from this resource over time, and also to create local incentive programming that can assist jurisdictions to electrify their facilities and fleets. This reduction of emissions from power supply is complementary with plans to reduce consumption of gas as soon as possible. (2) The State of California has created a new incentive program for replacing gas equipment with electric equipment known as the TECH program. These incentives are avaialble to homeowners as of December 2021, and are in addition to incentives from BayREN and PG&E. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.5Urban Forest Encourage the inclusion of additional shade trees, vegetated stormwater treatment and landscaping to reduce the “heat island effect” in development projects.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. Heat Island effect is addressed in the Cityʹs reach code and green building ordinance which goes beyond the state requirements. One of the proposed measures in the draft Climate Action Plan update is the creation of an Urban Tree Canopy Plan. This plan can inform other strategies to sequester carbon in the urban forest and soils. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 60 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES ‐ 2.1.6 Alternate Energy Sources Promote and increase the use of alternate and renewable energy resources for the entire community through effective policies, programs and incentives.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES ‐ 2.1.7Energy Co–generation SystemsEncourage the use of energy co–generation systems through the provision of an awareness program targeting the larger commercial and industrial users‐generation systems through the provision of an awareness program targeting the larger commercial and industrial users and public facilities.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStratagy ES‐2.1.8Energy Audits and Financing Continue to offer and leverage regional partners’ programs to conduct energy audits and/or subvention programs for homes, commercial, industrial and city facilities, and recommend improvements that lead to energy and cost savings opportunities for participants and encourage adoption of alternative energy technologies. Encourage energy audits to include emerging online and application–based energy analytics and diagnostic tools. Share residential and commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy financing tools through outreach events and civic media assets.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.9Energy Efficient Transportation Modes Continue to encourage fuel–efficient transportation modes such as alternative fuel vehicles, driverless vehicles, public transit, car and van–pooling community and regional shuttle systems, car and bike sharing programs, safe routes to schools, communter benefits, and pedestrian and bicycle paths through infrastructure investment, development incentives, and community education.City Manager – Sustainability Programs; Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund IMCityʹs VIA Shuttle program began operation in 2019. The cityʹs own alternative commute program also began operation in August 2019 and has paused due to COVID risk. The VIA Shuttle program was reinitiated in late 2021.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYStrategy ES‐2.1.10Community Choice Energy Collaborate with regional partners to evaluate feasibility for development of a Community Choice Energy Program.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundN/A Action Completed.SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSPolicy ES‐3.1Green Building Design Set standards for the design and construction of energy and resource conserving/efficient building.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund N/AAction Completed. Implemented through the Municipal Code.SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSStrategy ES‐3.1.1Green Building Program Periodically review and revise the City’s Green Building ordinance to ensure alignment with CALGreen requirements for all major private and public projects that ensure reduction in energy and water use for new development through site selection and building design.Community Development – Building and PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Ongoing operational practice by City staff. SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSStrategy ES‐3.1.2Staff Training Continue to train appropriate City staff in the design principles, costs and benefits of sustainable building and landscape design. Encourage City staff to attend external trainings on these topics and attain relevant program certifications (e.g. Green Point Rater, LEED Accredited Professional).City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral FundCon. Ongoing operational practice by City staff. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 61 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSStrategy ES‐3.1.3Green Building Informational Seminars Conduct and participate in Green Building informational seminars and workshops for members of the design and construction industry, land development, real estate sales, lending institutions, landscaping and design, the building maintenance industry and prospective project applicants.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Annual activity in partnership with BayRENSUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSStrategy ES‐3.1.4Green Building Demonstration Pursue municipal facility retrofits through a Green Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and new construction projects that exceed CALGreen and achieve third–party certification criteria (e.g. LEED, Living Building Challenge, Zero Net Energy) as a means of creating demonstration spaces for developer and community enrichment.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.AIR QUALITYPolicy ES‐4.1 New Development Minimize the air quality impacts of new development projects and air quality impacts that affect new development.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramNone RequiredCon.Implement with Strategies ES‐4.1.1 and ES‐4.1.2AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.1.1Toxic Air Contaminants Continue to review projects for potential generation of toxic air contaminants at the time of approval and confer with BAAQMD on controls needed are uncertain.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. In October 2021, the Council adopted a new Chapter in the Municipal Code to implement regulations requiring all projects to comply with recommendations and requirements from BAAQMD for air quality contaminants.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.1.2Dust Control Continue to require water application to non–polluting dust control measures during demolition and the duration of the construction period.Community Development – Building; Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement ProgramNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. In October 2021, the Council adopted a new Chapter in the Municipal Code to implement regulations requiring all projects to comply with recommendations and requirements from BAAQMD for air quality contaminants during construction.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.1.3Planning Ensure that land use and transportation plans support air quality goals.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – TransportationNone RequiredIMFY 2019/2020 Work Program item to develop Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) policies will support this strategy. VMT policies will provide the City with additional tools to address carbon emissions from transportation, and align with regional Climate Action Planning efforts.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 62 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentAIR QUALITYPolicy ES‐4.2 Existing Development Minimize the air quality impacts of existing development.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Sustainability division is promoting regional programs to incentivize switching from gas to electric appliances, which directly reduces air quality impacts of natural gas combustion in homes and businesses. AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.2.1Public Education Program Establish a citywide public education program providing information on ways to reduce and control emissions; and continue to provide information about alternative commutes, carpooling and restricting exacerbating activities on “Spare the Air” high–emissions days.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Spare the Air alerts sent out and posted on City website. Cityʹs VIA Shuttle program commenced on Oct. 29, 2019. Was on pause due to COVID in 2020 and part of 2021. Program has restarted in 2021.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.2.2Home Occupations Review and consider expanding the allowable home–based businesses in residential zoned properties to reduce the need to commute to work.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund LRNo action has been taken with regard to this strategy.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.2.3Tree Planting in Private Development Review and enhance the City’s tree planting and landscaping program and requirements for private development to reduce air pollution levels.Community Development – PlanningGeneral FundLRNo action has been taken with regard to this strategy.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.2.4Fuel–efficient Vehicles and Use Prioritize the purchase, replacement and on–going use of fuel–efficient and low polluting City fleet vehicles. Update applicable policies and programs to require life cycle cost analyses and include alternative fueling infrastructure review and related funding allocations. Update the Vehicle Use Policy and pursue fleet management best practices to support fuel conservation, scheduled maintenance and fleet fuel tracking. Pursue available grant funding to offset the cost of implementing these programs.Public Works – Service CenterGeneral FundCon.Public Works looks to replace internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with hybrids or electric vehicles, and implements elements of the Climate Action Plan (CAP). 56% of eligible city vehicles have been converted to electric or hybrid drives.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.2.5Point Sources of Emissions Continue to seek the cooperation of the BAAQMD to monitor emissions from identified point sources that impact the community. In addition, for sources not within the regulatory jurisdiction of the City, seek cooperation from the applicable regulatory authority to encourage reduction of emissions and dust from the point source.City Manager – SustainabilityNone RequiredCon.Ongoing monitoring for the Lehigh Plant being conducted by BAAQMD. Sustainability Division has partnered with the Innovation Technology Department to pilot a hyper‐local air quality monitoring service. The team is developing a series of educational resources for residents to understand how air pollutants are distributed throughout the community.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 63 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentAIR QUALITYPolicy ES‐4.3Use of Open Fires and Fireplaces Discourage high pollution fireplace use.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Implement with Strategies ES‐4.3.1 and ES‐4.3.2. Sustainability commission has recommended an all‐electric building reach code for new construction, which would directly reduce air quality impacts associated with combustion of natural gas in new buildings, including fireplaces.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.3.1Education Continue to make BAAQMD literature on reducing pollution from fireplace use available.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item.AIR QUALITYStrategy ES‐4.3.2FireplacesContinue to prohibit new wood–burning fireplaces, except EPA certified wood stoves as allowed by the Building Code.Community Development – BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Sustainability commission has recommended an all‐electric building reach code for new construction, which would directly reduce air quality impacts associated with combustion of natural gas in new buildings, including fireplaces.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.1Urban Ecosystem Manage the public and private development to ensure the protection and enhancement of its urban ecosystem.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park Improvement; Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implement with underlying strategies.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.1.1Landscaping Ensure that the City’s tree planting, landscaping and open space policies enhance the urban ecosystem by encouraging medians, pedestrian–crossing curb–extensions planting that is native, drought–tolerant, treats stormwater and enhance urban plant, aquatic and animal resources in both, private and public development.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center, Park Improvement, Environmental Programs, and Development Services; Community Development – Planning;General Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 64 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentURBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.1.2Built Environment Ensure that sustainable landscaping design is incorporated in the development of City facilities, parks and private projects with the inclusion of measures such as tree protection, stormwater treatment and planting of native, drought tolerant landscaping that is beneficial to the environment.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center Park Improvement, and Development Services; Community Development – Planning;Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. The Cityʹs green building ordinance as well as California green building standards contains measures for water‐efficient landscaping and other sustainabile landscaping measures as conditions of obtaining a building permit where applicable. URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.2Development Near Sensitive Areas Encourage the clustering of new development away from sensitive areas such as riparian corridors, wildlife habitat and corridors, public open space preserves and ridgelines. New developments in these areas must have a harmonious landscaping plan approved prior to development.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.2.1Riparian Corridor Protection Require the protection of riparian corridors through the development approval process.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.3Landscaping In and Near Natural Vegetation Preserve and enhance existing natural vegetation, landscaping features and open space when new development is proposed within existing natural areas. When development is proposed near natural vegetation, encourage the landscaping to be consistent with the palate of vegetation found in the natural vegetation.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park ImprovementNone Required/ Capital Improvement ProgramCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. The City Council adopted the Green Infrastructure Plan in September 2019 which prioritizes design features of public CIP projects that promote stormwater retention, infiltration, and capture of pollution runoff.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 65 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentURBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.3.1Native Plants Continue to emphasize the planting of native, drought tolerant, pest resistant, non–invasive, climate appropriate plants and ground covers, particularly for erosion control and to prevent disturbance of the natural terrain.Public Works – Environmental Programs; Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code. The Cityʹs demonstration garden at City Hall is an educational resource for citizens interested in providing natural and drought‐resistent landscaping for their own property. Sustainability division staff also promotes regional incentive programs to remove turf and replace with native landscaped alternatives.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.3.2Hillsides Minimize lawn area in the hillsides.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code. Also implemented by regulations in the newly adopted Urgency Ordinance related to implementation of SB 9 requirements.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.4Hillside Wildlife Migration Confine fencing on hillside property to the area around a building, rather than around an entire site, to allow for migration of wild animals.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.5Recreation and Natural Vegetation Limit recreation in natural areas to activities compatible and appropriate with preserving natural vegetation, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and camping.Public Works – Park Improvement, Parks and Recreation ‐ Business Services and Outdoor Recreation & Youth DevelopmentNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program and the Municipal Code.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSPolicy ES‐5.6Recreation and Wildlife Provide open space linkages within and between properties for both recreation and wildlife activities, most specifically for the benefit of wildlife that is threatened, endangered or designated as species of special concern.Community Development – Planning None RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.6.1Creek and Water Course Identification Require identification of creeks, water courses and riparian areas on site plans and require that they be protected from adjacent development.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 66 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentURBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMSStrategy ES‐5.6.2Trail Easements Consider requiring easements for trail linkages if analysis determines that they are needed.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.MINERAL RESOURCESPolicy ES‐6.1Mineral Resource Areas Cooperatively work with Santa Clara County to ensure that plans for restoration and mining operations at Lehigh Hanson and Stevens Creek quarries consider environmental impacts and mitigations.City Manager; Public WorksNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Comments and review conducted as and when projects are proposed.MINERAL RESOURCESStrategy ES‐6.1.1Public Participation Encourage Santa Clara County to engage with the affected neighborhoods when considering changes to restoration plans and mineral extraction activity.City ManagerNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Comments and review conducted as and when projects are proposed.MINERAL RESOURCESStrategy ES‐6.1.2Recreation in Depleted Mining Areas Consider designating abandoned quarries for passive recreation to enhance plant and wildlife habitat and rehabilitate the land.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.WATERPolicy ES‐7.1Natural Water Bodies and Drainage Systems In public and private development use Low Impact Development (LID) principles to manage stormwater by mimicking natural hydrology, minimizing grading and protecting or restoring natural drainage systems.Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvement Program and Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.WATERStrategy ES‐7.1.1Public and Private Development Plans Continue to require topographical information; identification of creeks, streams and drainage areas; and grading plans with development proposals to ensure protection and efficient use of water resources.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.WATERPolicy ES‐7.2Reduction of Impervious Surfaces Minimize stormwater runoff and erosion impacts resulting from development and use Low Impact Development (LID) designs to treat stormwater or recharge groundwater.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code. Implemented Hardscape Conversion Rebate Program in July 2019 through the Clean Water and Storm Protection Parcel Fee which passed by ballot measure in July 2019. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 67 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERStrategy ES‐7.2.1Lot Coverage Consider updating lot coverage requirements to include paved surfaces such as driveways and on–grade pervious patios to incentivize the construction of pervious surfaces.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund LRIn 2019,the Environmental Programs Division implemented the Hardscape Conversion Rebate Program for conversion of impervious driveways to permeable hardscape. Funding for the rebates is from the Clean Water and Storm Protection Parcel Fee adopted in July 2019. The 2019 California Green Building Standards, as well as Cupertinoʹs local green building ordinance contains measures limiting the amount of impervious surface area for projects seeking a building permit where applicable.WATERStrategy ES‐7.2.2Pervious Walkways and DrivewaysEncourage the use of pervious materials for walkways and driveways. If used on public and quasi‐public property, mobility and access for the disabled should take precedence.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. The City Council adopted the Green Infrastructure Plan in September 2019 which prioritizes design features of public CIP projects that promote stormwater retention, infiltration, and capture of pollution runoff.WATERStrategy ES‐7.2.3Maximize Infiltration Minimize impervious surface areas, and maximize on–site filtration and the use of on–site retention facilities.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code. Implemented Hardscape Conversion Rebate Program in July 2019 through the Clean Water and Storm Protection Parcel Fee which passed by ballot measure in July 2019.WATERPolicy ES‐7.3Pollution and Flow Impacts Ensure that surface and groundwater quality impacts are reduced through development review and voluntary efforts.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 68 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERStrategy ES‐7.3.1Development Review Require LID designs such as vegetated stormwater treatment systems and green infrastructure to mitigate pollutant loads and flows.Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvement Program and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.WATERStrategy ES‐7.3.2Creek Clean UpEncourage volunteer organizations to help clean creek beds to reduce pollution and help return waterways to their natural state.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Volunteer creek clean up activities organized and conducted twice per calendar year. WATERPolicy ES‐7.4Watershed Based PlanningReview long–term plans and development projects to ensure good stewardship of watersheds.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Implement through Strategies ES‐7.4.1, ES‐7.4.2 and ES‐7.4.3WATERStrategy ES‐7.4.1Storm Drainage Master Plan Develop and maintain a Storm Drainage Master Plan which identifies facilities needed to prevent “10–year” event street flooding and “100–year” event structure flooding and integrate green infrastructure to meet water quality protection needs in a cost effective manner.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund IMStorm Drainage Master Plan updated Jan 2019. The City Council adopted the Green Infrastructure Plan in September 2019. As Capital Improvement projects are developed, inclusion of stormwater retention features will be evaluated. WATERStrategy ES‐7.4.2Watershed Management Plans Work with other agencies to develop broader Watershed Management Plans to model and control the City’s hydrology.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon. Not an action item. Onging coordination.WATERStrategy ES‐7.4.3DevelopmentReview development plans to ensure that projects are examined in the context of impacts on the entire watershed, in order to comply with the City’s non‐point source Municipal Regional Permit.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.WATERPolicy ES‐7.5Groundwater Recharge SitesSupport the SCVWD efforts to find and develop groundwater recharge sites within Cupertino and provide public recreation where possible.Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WATERPolicy ES‐7.6 Other Water Sources Encourage the research of other water sources, including water reclamation.City Manager ‐ Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredLRCity has been working with SCVWD regarding the expansion of reclaimed water systems through Cupertino.WATERPolicy ES‐7.7Industrial Water RecyclingEncourage industrial projects in cooperation with the Cupertino Sanitary District, to have long–term conservation measures, including recycling equipment for manufacturing and water supplies in the plant.City Manager ‐ Sustainability ProgramsNone RequiredCon.Not an action item.WATERPolicy ES‐7.8Natural Water Courses Retain and restore creek beds, riparian corridors, watercourses and associated vegetation in their natural state to protect wildlife habitat and recreation potential and assist in groundwater percolation. Encourage land acquisition or dedication of such areas.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Development ServicesCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 69 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERStrategy ES‐7.8.1Inter–Agency Coordination Work with the SCVWD and other relevant regional agencies to enhance riparian corridors and provide adequate flood control by use of flow increase mitigation measures, such as hydromofication controls as established by the Municipal Regional Permit.Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination and implementation through the Municipal Code.WATERPolicy ES‐7.9Inter–Agency Coordination for Water Conservation Continue to coordinate citywide water conservation and regional water supply problem solving efforts with the SCVWD, SJWC and CALWater.Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – SustainabilityNone RequiredCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WATERStratey ES‐7.9.1Water Conservation Measures Implement water conservation measures and encourage the implementation of voluntary water conservation measures from the City’s water retailers and SCVWD.Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – Sustainability, Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing education/ coordination.On June 9, 2021, Valley Water’s Board of Directors declared a water shortage emergency condition in Santa Clara County due to the extreme drought. The Board of Directors also called for a mandatory 15% reduction in water use compared to 2019. From July ‐ September 2021, The City of Cupertino sucessfully reduced water consumption at municipal facilities by 16% compared with 2019, conserving 8 million gallons of water.WATERPolicy ES‐7.10Public Education Regarding Resource Conservation Provide public information regarding resource conservation.Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing education/ coordination.WATERPolicy ES‐7.10.1 Outreach Continue to send educational information and notices to households and businesses with water prohibitions, water allocations and conservation tips. Continue to offer featured articles in the Cupertino Scene and Cupertino Courier. Consider providing Public Service Announcements on the City’s Channel and Cupertino Radio.Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing education/ coordination. The City produced a new banner that was hung over Stevens Creek boulevard making residents aware of the Cityʹs drought resources and messaging. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 70 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERPolicy ES‐7.10.2Demonstration Gardens Consider including water–wise demonstration gardens in some parks where feasible as they are re–landscaped or improved using drought tolerant native and non–invasive, and non–native plants.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Environmental Programs, and Service CenterCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing education/ coordination. Implemented at City Hall. The Cityʹs demonstration garden at City Hall is an educational resource for citizens interested in providing natural and drought‐resistent landscaping for their own property. The garden also saves the City significant water and maintenance expense. Sustainability division staff also promotes regional incentive programs to remove turf and replace with native landscaped alternatives. A ribbon cutting was hosted at City Hall for this demonstration garden in August 2019, and the City Staff created an online portal to increase the educational value of this resourse. cupertino.org/demogardenWATERPolicy ES‐7.11Water Conservation and Demand Reduction Measures Promote efficient use of water throughout the City in order to meet State and regional water use reduction targets.Public Works – Environmental Programs and Service Center; City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing implementation of State and Regional intitatives regarding water conservation, as well as education/ coordination. Developed pilot programs such as the City Hall demonstration garden and the Climate Victory Gardens direct‐install program.WATERStrategy ES‐7.11.1Urban Water Management Plan Collaborate with water retailers serving the City in the preparation of their Urban Water Management Plan, including water conservation strategies and programs.Public Works – Environmental Programs, Service CenterNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 71 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERSrategy ES‐7.11.2Water Conservation Standards Comply with State water conservation standards by either adopting the State standards or alternate standards that are equally efficient.Public Works – Environmental Programs and Service Center; Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund IMAction completed. The City of Cupertino adopted the 2019 update to the California Green Building Standards code, which contains mandatory measures for water conservation both inside buildings and in exterior landscaped areas. WATERStrategy ES‐7.11.3Recycled Water System Continue to work with water retailers to promote and expand the availability of recycled water in the City for public and private use.Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. City has been working with SCVWD regarding the expansion of reclaimed water systems through Cupertino.WATERStrategy ES‐7.11.4Recycled Water in Projects Encourage and promote the use of recycled water in public and private buildings, open space and streetscape planting.Public Works – Development Services, Capital Improvement Program and Park ImprovementNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.WATERStrategy ES‐7.11.5On–site Recycled Water Encourage on‐site water recycling including rainwater harvesting and gray water use.Public Works – Development Services, Environmental Services, Capital Improvement Program and Park Improvement; City Manager – Sustainability Programs None RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.WATERStrategy ES‐7.11.6Water Conservation Programs Benchmark and continue to track the City’s public and private municipal water use to ensure ongoing accountability and as a means of informing prioritization of future agency water conservation projects.City Manager – Sustainability ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Majority of large landscape accounts are in WaterFluence software which sets a water budget and reports for grounds team. Golf Course is a notable exception which is being addressed by Sustainability staff. The City responded to the drought by producing a series of internal water use dashboards which were distributed on a regular basis to all facilities and grounds staff, informing them of trends for all the water use consumption billing history.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 72 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentWATERStrategy ES‐7.11.7Green Business Certification and Water Conservation Continue to support the City’s Green Business Certification goals of long–term water conservation within City facilities, vegetated stormwater infiltration systems, parks and medians, including installation of low–flow toilets and showers, parks, installation of automatic shut–off valves in lavatories and sinks and water efficient outdoor irrigation.Public Works – Environmental Services, Service Center, Capital Improvement Program, City Manager – Sustainability Programs, Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation through the Capital Improvement Program and Development Review and through the Cityʹs Green Business Program.REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy HS ‐ 1.1Regional Hazard Risk Reduction PlanningCoordinate with Santa Clara County and local agencies to implement the Multi‐Juridictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for Santa Clara County. City Manager – Emergency ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Cupertino coordinates with Santa Clara County OEM, who provides technical advice and support for implementation of the LHMP through monthly general meetings, as well as periodic LHMP specific trainings and guidance.REGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HS ‐ 1.1.1Monitoring and Budgeting Monitor and evaluate the success of the LHMP, including local strategies provided in Cupertino Annex (Section 11). Working with Santa Clara County, ensure that strategies are prioritized and implemented through the CIP and provide adequate budget for on–going programs and department operations. City Manager – Emergency ServicesNone Required Con.Santa Clara County OEM contracts with a specialist to support both County and jurisdictional prioritization and implementation of strategies, and tracking of the program. CIP and budget are responsibility of each jurisdiction.REGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HS ‐ 1.1.2Mitigation Incorporation Ensure that mitigation actions identified in the LHMP are being incorporated into upcoming City sponsored projects, where appropriate. City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Santa Clara County OEMʹs strategic vision embraces the ʺWhole Communityʺ philosophy; providing each jurisdiction with on‐ going opportunity to engage in the LHMP process. Cupertino takes full advantage of these processes and is typically ʹat the tableʹ providing city‐level support, review, and feedback.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 73 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentREGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HS‐1.1.3Hazard Mitigation Plan Amendments and Updates Support Santa Clara County in its role as the lead agency that prepares and updates the LHMP. City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an Action Item. Ongoing coordination occuring. The Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) is in the process of being updated by MTC/ABAG. This document is considering support for sea walls and levees to protect the low levels in the Valley which would help protect infrastructure that provides services to Cupertino such as water treatment plant and land fills.REGIONAL COORDINATIONPolicy HS ‐ 1.2Sea Level Rise Protection Ensure all areas in Cupertino are adequately protected for the anticipated effects of sea level rise.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an Action Item. Ongoing coordination occuring.REGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HS‐1.2.1Monitor Rising Sea Level Regularly coordinate with regional, state, and federal agencies on rising sea levels in the San Francisco Bay and major tributaries to determine if additional adaptation strategies should be implemented to address flooding hazards. This includes monitoring FEMA flood map updates to identify areas in the City susceptible to sea level rise, addressing changes to state and regional sea and Bay level rise estimates, and coordinating with adjacent municipalities on flood control improvements as appropriate.Public Works – Development ServicesNoneCon.Not an Action Item. Ongoing coordination occuring.REGIONAL COORDINATIONStrategy HS ‐ 1.2.2Flood Insurance Rate Maps Provide to the public, as available, up–to–date Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that identify rising sea levels and changing flood conditions.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an Action Item. Ongoing coordination occuring.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 74 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.1Promote Emergency Preparedness Distribute multi–hazard emergency preparedness information for all threats identified in the emergency plan. Information will be provided through Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, lectures and seminars on emergency preparedness, publication of monthly safety articles in the Cupertino Scene, posting of information on the Emergency Preparedness website and coordination of video and printed information at the library.City Manger – Emergency Services General FundCon.CPR, First Aid, and CERT classes provided by the Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD). CERT training is communal for the seven cities served by SCCFD. The Cupertino Scene continues to feature articles on emergency preparedness, public safety, and community awareness. The Scene’s calendar section highlights upcoming emergency preparedness classes and events. Printed material is maintained in the lobby of City Hall and Quinlan CenterEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.2Emergency Operations and Training Ensure ongoing training of identified City staff on their functions/ responsibilities in the EOC and in disaster preparedness, first aid and CPR.City Manger – Emergency Services General FundCon.Not an action item. Staff are trained every two years in CPR, with first aid training for Public Works. Staff is working on providing first aid training to all staff. EOC staff receive EOC training from the County and the City has started customized trainings in‐house as well.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 75 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.2.1Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Review options to provide functional and seismic upgrades to the EOC facility at City Hall or explore alternative locations for the EOC.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund LRCity Hall building is seismically deficient and does not meet “essential services” standards that are desired for an EOC. Schedule to improve the building to this standard is unknown. EOC functionality build‐out is continuing, including upgrading monitors, IT systems support improvements, replacement of chairs with safer alternatves, and evaluating replacement tables. Recent remodeling at the Service Center will make it more functional as the alternate site for the EOC.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.2.2Employee Training Conduct regular exercises and participate in regional exercises to ensure that employees are adequately trained.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. The EOC partially exercises in accompaniment with the annual County EOC exercise (itself often part of a Bay Area regional exercise). With the turnover of senior staff and EOC staff, initial training is occuring to lead up to a City EOC exercise.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 76 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.3 Volunteer Groups Continue to encourage the ongoing use of volunteer groups to augment emergency services, and clearly define responsibilities during a local emergency.City Manager – Emergency Services None RequiredCon.Not an action item. Continue to support the Cupertino Citizen Corps (CCC) volunteer program and provide trainings and exercises. CCC helps build the Cityʹs response capabilities and designed to integrate with other City resources as appropriate. For example, CCC integrated with City employees during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) informational canvassing efforts in Oct. ʹ19EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.3.1Cupertino Citizen Corps Continue to support the Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) programs to ensure the development of neighborhood based emergency preparedness throughout the City. Encourage ongoing cooperation with CERTs in other cities.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. The City supports training and resource requests from Cupertino Citizen Corps expanding coordination and communications capability during a disaster. CERT participates in countywide projects and exercises and regularly attends countywide CERT Leadership Team (CCLT) meetings. CARES regularly atends SCC RACES trainings, leadership meetings, and regular commnication exercises. MRC participates in regular trainings and City exercises.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.3.2Community Groups Continue pre–disaster agreements with appropriate community groups to provide specified post–disaster assistance, through the Emergency Service Coordinator and with the advice of the City Attorney.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. The City continues to partner with community groups as appropriate such as the Red Cross and CADRE.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.3.3American Red Cross Continue to implement the American Red Cross agreements under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services during a disaster.City Manager – Emergency Services General FundCon.Not an action item. The City continues to implement agreements with the American Red Cross.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.3.4Shelter Provisions Continue the agreement with designated shelter sites to provide space for emergency supply containers.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. Existing shelter site agreements remain in place. The storage container and supplies are in place at Quinlan Community CenterOngoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 77 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.3.5Amateur Radio Operators Continue to support training and cooperation between the City and Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) to prepare for emergency communications needs.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. Training opportunities focused around City events such as annual 5K runs, 4th of July event, and various festivals. Response during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events in Oct. ʹ19 demonstrated coordination between City employees and CCC (CARES, CERT, etc.).EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.4Emergency Public Information Maintain an Emergency Public Information program to be used during emergency situations.City Manager – Emergency Services General FundCon.Not an action item. City Communications has a system in place. Developing an emergencycommunications annex to the EmergencyOperations Base Plan (EOP) is a priority for OES in FY 20/21EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.4.1Communication Methods Use the local TV channel, Cupertino Alert System (CAS), the Internet and other communication methods to transmit information to the citizenry.City Manager – Emergency Services General FundCon.This is not an action item. Preparednessinformation is published on tranditional mediaand social media platforms. During periods ofemergency and alert, these notifications increase.An emergency communications annex is indevelopment to include the variouscommunication methods.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.4.2Public Information Office Activate the Public Information in coordination with the Sheriff and the Fire Department to provide accurate information to the public as needed.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.Not an action item. This is coordinated by SCC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during periods of concern. OEM hosts conference calls, which are used in part to coordinate public information between the participants, including the Sheriffʹs Office, the Fire Department, and Cupertiono OES.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 78 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.5Disaster Medical Response Continue to coordinate with the appropriate County agencies and local emergency clinics to ensure preparedness and provide disaster medical response. Coordinate with the CERT member throughout the City to ensure that they are prepared to provide emergency support and first aid at the neighborhood level.City Manager – Emergency Services General FundThis is not an action item. The City continues to coordinate with County Emergency Medical Services and the County Public Health Department for awareness of their systems and capabilities to provide disaster medical response. Existing plans on getting response requests to County dispatch in the case of a total communcations (telephone, mobile phone, etc.) outage. Citizen Corps members are provided refresher first aid training. This training is practiced during City public service events (the 5K runs, Fourth of July, various festivals, etc.).EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSStrategy HS ‐ 2.5.1Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Develop a MOU with local emergency clinics. The County’s role and involvement in emergencies should be considered in development of the MOU.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund Con.This is not an action item. Although there are ʹfree‐ standingʹ physician offices in the City, there are no known public emergency medical clinics in the City. Long‐term care facilities, and any companion medical components, are coordinated through, and supported by, the County Emergency Medical Services Agency and the County Public Health DepartmentEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPolicy HS ‐ 2.6Military Facilities and Readiness Consider the impact of development on neighboring military facilities and maintain military airspace to ensure military readiness.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.There are no abutting military facilities or airspace over Cupertino.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 79 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.1Regional Coordination Coordinate wildland fire prevention efforts with adjacent jurisdictions. Encourage the County and the Midpeninsula Open Space District to implement measures to reduce fire hazards, including putting into effect the fire reduction policies of the County Public Safety Element, continuing efforts in fuel management, and considering the use of “green” fire break uses for open space lands.Santa Clara County Fire General Fund Con.The City participates in the Countyʹs Weed Abatement program to ensure fire safetyFIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.2 Early Project Review Involve the Fire Department in the early design stage of all projects requiring public review to assure Fire Department input and modification as needed.Community Development – Building and Planning; Santa Clara County FireGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.FIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.3 Emergency Access Ensure adequate emergency access is provided for all new hillside development.Santa Clara County Fire; Community Development – BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item.Reviewed in conjunction with project review.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.3.1Roadway Design Create an all–weather emergency road system to serve rural areas.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Santa Clara County FireGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.3.2Dead–End Street AccessAllow public use of private roadways during an emergency for hillside subdivisions that have dead–end public streets longer than 1,000 feet or find a secondary means of access.Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.3.3Hillside Access Routes Require new hillside development to have frequent grade breaks in access routes to ensure a timely response from fire personnel.Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Development Services None RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.3.4Hillside Road Upgrades Require new hillside development to upgrade existing access roads to meet Fire Code and City standards.Santa Clara County Fire; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.FIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.4Private Residential Electronic Security Gates Discourage the use of private residential electronic security gates that act as a barrier to emergency personnel.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.4.1Location Require a fence exception for electronic security gates in certain areas.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.FIRE SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 3.4.2Access to Gates Where electronic security gates are allowed, require the installation of an approved key switch to be accessed by the Fire District.Community Development – Building; Santa Clara County FireNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.FIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.5Commercial and Industrial Fire Protection Guidelines Coordinate with the Fire Department to develop new guidelines for fire protection for commercial and industrial land uses.Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal and Fire Code.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 80 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.6Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Promote fire prevention and emergency preparedness through city–initiated public education programs, the government television channel, the government television channel, the Internet, and the Cupertino Scene.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. There is coordinated public education of life safety conducted by the City, including Personal Emergency Preparedness classes. Some information is also provided on the City radio station (1670 AM). The Scene periodically features articles regarding emergency preparedness and fire safety.FIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.7 Multi–Story Buildings Ensure that adequate fire protection is built into the design of multi–story buildings and require on–site fire suppression materials and equipment.Santa Clara County Fire; Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented throught the Municipal and Fire Codes.FIRE SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 3.8Extension of Water Service Encourage the water companies to extend water service into the hillside and canyon areas and encourage cooperation between water utility companies and the Fire Department in order to keep water systems in pace with growth and firefighting service needs.Santa Clara County Fire; Community Development – BuildingGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.PUBLIC SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 4.1Neighborhood Awareness Programs Continue to support the Neighborhood Watch Program and other similar programs intended to help neighborhoods prevent crime through social interaction.City Manager – Public AffairsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.PUBLIC SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 4.2Crime Prevention Through Building and Site Design Consider appropriate design techniques to reduce crime and vandalism when designing public spaces and reviewing development proposals.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park Improvement; Community Development – PlanningCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.PUBLIC SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 4.2.1Perimeter Roads for Parks Encircle neighborhood parks with a public road to provide visual accessibility whenever possible.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park ImprovementCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.PUBLIC SAFETYStrategy HS ‐ 4.2.2Development Review Continue to request County Sheriff review and comment on development applications for security and public safety measures.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.PUBLIC SAFETYPolicy HS ‐ 4.3Fiscal Impacts Recognize fiscal impacts to the County Sheriff and City of Cupertino when approving various land use mixes.Community Development – Planning and City Manager – Economic DevelopmentNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 81 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentGEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSPolicy HS ‐ 5.1Seismic and Geologic Review ProcessEvaluate new development proposals within mapped potential hazard zones using a formal seismic/geologic review process. Use Table HS ‐ 3 of this Element to determine the level of review required.Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.1.1Geotechnical and Structural Analysis Require any site with a slope exceeding 10% to reference the Landslide Hazard Potential Zone maps of the State of California for all required geotechnical and structural analysis.Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.1.2Residential Upgrades Require that any residential facility, that is being increased more than 50% assessed value or physical size, conform to all provisions of the current building code throughout the entire structure. Owners of residential buildings with known structural defects, such as un–reinforced garage openings, “soft first story” construction, unbolted foundations, or inadequate sheer walls are encouraged to take steps to remedy the problem and bring their buildings up to the current building code.Community Development – Building and PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.1.3Geologic Review Continue to implement and update geologic review procedures for Geologic Reports required by the Municipal Code through the development review process.Community Development – Building and Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSPolicy HS ‐ 5.2Public Education on Seismic Safety Reinforce the existing public education programs to help residents minimize hazards resulting from earthquakes.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ education.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.2.1Covenant on Seismic Risk Require developers to record a covenant to tell future residents in high–risk areas about the risk and inform them that more information is in City Hall records. This is in addition to the State requirement that information on the geological report is recorded on the face of subdivision maps.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.2.2Emergency Preparedness Publish and promote emergency preparedness activities and drills. Use the City social media, and the website to provide safety tips that may include identifying and correcting household hazards, knowing how and when to turn off utilities, helping family members protect themselves during and after an earthquake, recommending neighborhood preparation activities, and advising residents to maintain an emergency supply kit containing first–aid supplies, food, drinking water and battery operated radios and flashlights.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Presented in PersonalEmergency Preparedness classes offered by theCityʹs Office of Emergency Services. Distributionof printed materials in the lobby of City Hall andon the City website.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 82 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentGEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.2.3Neighborhood Response Groups Encourage participation in CERT training. Train neighborhood groups to care for themselves during disasters. Actively assist in neighborhood drills and safety exercises to increase participation and build community support.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. The Santa Clara County FireDepartment provides CERT training forcommunity members. When requested byneighborhood groups, Cupertinoʹs Office ofEmergency Services will present preparednessinformation and support, including exercises. Thiswould include the Block Leader Program.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.2.4Dependent Populations As part of community–wide efforts, actively cooperate with State agencies that oversee facilities for persons with disabilities and those with access and functional needs, to ensure that such facilities conform to all health and safety requirements, including emergency planning, training, exercises and employee education.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. As situations arise, the City cooperates with State agencies overseeing facilities for those with disabilities and access and functional needs.GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDSStrategy HS ‐ 5.2.5Foreign Language Emergency Information Obtain translated emergency preparedness materials and make them available to appropriate foreign language populations.City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Foreign language emergency preparedness information is available. During an emergency, the City has the ability to translate materials and can also receive translation support from the County.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSPolicy HS ‐ 6.1Hazardous Materials Storage and Disposal Require the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials to prevent leakage, potential explosions, fire or the release of harmful fumes. Maintain information channels to the residential and business communities about the illegality and danger of dumping hazardous material and waste in the storm drain system or in creeks.Public Works – Environmental Programs; Santa Clara County FireGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review. Ongoing coordination/ education.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSPolicy HS ‐ 6.2Proximity of Residents to Hazardous Materials Assess future residents’ exposure to hazardous materials when new residential development or sensitive populations are proposed in existing industrial and manufacturing areas. Do not allow residential development or sensitive populations if such hazardous conditions cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level of risk.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSPolicy HS ‐ 6.3Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Ensure that projects meet Federal and State standards for EMF emissions through development review.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSPolicy HS ‐ 6.4 Educational Programs Continue to encourage residents and businesses to use non– and less– hazardous products, especially less toxic pest control products, to slow the generation of new hazardous waste requiring disposal through the county–wide program.Public Works – Environmental Programs and Service CenterGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 83 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentHAZARDOUS MATERIALSPolicy HS ‐ 6.5Hazardous Waste Disposals Continue to support and facilitate, for residences and businesses, a convenient opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation. In January 2019, the Cityʹs door to door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program dissolved and residents were redirected to utilize the Countyʹs HHW drop‐off program. HAZARDOUS MATERIALSStrategy HS ‐ 6.5.1Partner on Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Continue to explore efficient, economical and convenient ways to offer Household Hazardous Waste collection for residents in partnership with the Solid Waste contractor or the County.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing implementation.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSStrategy HS ‐ 6.5.2Educational Materials Publish educational materials about the program in the Cupertino Scene, City website, and brochures that are distributed throughout the community.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ education.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.1Evacuation Map Prepare and update periodically an evacuation map for the flood hazard areas and distribute it to the general public.Public Works – Development Services and Service CenterGeneral Fund Con.Evacuation Map and Street signage has been prepared and installed. Ongoing evaluation is occuring.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.2Emergency Response to Dam Failure Ensure that Cupertino is prepared to respond to a potential dam failure.City Manager – Emergency Services; Public WorksGeneral Fund Con.Implemented through Strategies HS‐7.2.1 and HS‐ 7.2.2. The Stevens Creek Dam Failure Plan was adopted in 2012 and a comprehensive network of flood evacuation signs were placed in late 2014 on streets that would be impacted from a dam failure.FLOODINGStrategy HS ‐7.2.1Emergency and Evacuation Plan Maintain and update a Stevens Creek Dam Failure Plan, including alert, warning and notification systems and appropriate signage.City Manager – Emergency Services General Fund IMAction completed. Adopted in 2012. Online at: https://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument? id=7424. Alert, warning, notification are major components of these plans.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 84 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFLOODINGStrategy HS ‐7.2.2Inter–agency Cooperation Continue to coordinate dam–related evacuation plans and alert/notification systems with the City of Sunnyvale, the SCVWD and Santa Clara County to ensure that traffic management between the agencies facilities life safety. Also work with other neighboring cities to enhance communication and coordination during a dam–related emergency. City Manager – Emergency ServicesGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is scheduled to revise its Stevens Creek Dam Emergency Plan in 2020. This will facilitate updating the Cityʹs Dam Failure Plan, as well as the coordination with SCVWD on dam damage survey efforts.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.3Existing Non–Residential Uses in the Flood Plain Allow commercial and recreational uses that are now exclusively within the flood plan to remain in their present use or to be used for agriculture, provided it does not conflict with Federal, State and regional requirements.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon. Not an action item.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.4Construction in Flood Plains Continue to implement land use, zoning and building code regulations limiting new construction in the already urbanized flood hazard areas recognized by the Federal Flood Insurance Administrator.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.FLOODINGStrategy HS ‐ 7.4.1Dwellings in Flood Plains Discourage new residential development in regulated flood plains. Regulate all types of redevelopment in natural flood plains. This includes discouraging fill materials and obstructions that may increase flood potential or modify the natural riparian corridors.Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Information provided to property owners/ applicants as needed.FLOODINGStrategy HS ‐ 7.4.2Description of Flood Zone Regulation Continue to maintain and update a map of potential flood hazard areas and a description of flood zone regulations on the City’s website.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Ongoing coordination/ education.FLOODINGStrategy HS ‐ 7.4.3National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS).Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Ongoing coordination.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.5 Hillside Grading Restrict the extent and timing of hillside grading operations to April through October except as otherwise allowed by the City. Require performance bonds during the remaining time to guarantee the repair of any erosion damage. Require planting of graded slopes as soon as practical after grading is complete.Public Works – Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.FLOODINGPolicy HS ‐ 7.6Stability of Existing Water Storage Facilities Assure the structural integrity of water storage facilities.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 85 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentFLOODINGStrategy HS ‐ 7.6.1Coordination with other Agencies Work closely with the San Jose Water Company and owners of other water storage facilities to develop and implement a program to monitor the stability of all existing water storage facilities and related improvements, such as: distribution lines, connections and other system components.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.1Land Use Decision Evaluation Use the Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environments chart, the Future Noise Contour Map (see Figure D‐1 in Appendix D) and the City Municipal Code to evaluate land use decisions.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.2Building and Site Design Minimize noise impacts through appropriate building and site design.Community Development – Planning and BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.2.1Commercial Delivery Areas Locate delivery areas for new commercial and industrial developments away from existing or planned homes.Community Development – Planning and BuildingNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.2.2Noise Control TechniquesRequire analysis and implementation of techniques to control the effects of noise from industrial equipment and processes for projects new low‐intensity residential uses.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.2.3Sound Wall Requirements Exercise discretion in requiring sound walls to be sure that all other measures of noise control have been explored and that the sound wall blends with the neighborhood. Sound walls should be designed and landscaped to fit into the environment.Community Development – PlanningNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.3Construction and Maintenance Activities Regulate construction and maintenance activities. Establish and enforce reasonable allowable periods of the day, during weekdays, weekends and holidays for construction activities. Require construction contractors to use the best available technology to minimize excessive noise and vibration from construction equipment such as pile drivers, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers.Community Development – Planning and BuildingGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.4Freeway Design and Neighborhood Noise Ensure that roads and development along Highway 85 and Interstate 280 are designed and improved in a way that minimizes neighborhood noise.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesCapital Improvement Fund; General FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.5 Neighborhoods Review residents’ needs for convenience and safety and prioritize them over the convenient movement of commute or through traffic where practical.Public Works – TransportationCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.NOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.6Traffic Calming Solutions to Traffic Noise Evaluate solutions to discourage through traffic in neighborhoods through enhanced paving and modified street design.Public Works – TransportationCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.6.1Local Improvement Modify street design to minimize noise impact to neighbors.Public Works – TransportationCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 86 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentNOISEPolicy HS ‐ 8.7Reduction of Noise from Trucking Operations Work to carry out noise mitigation measures to diminish noise along Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevards from the quarry and cement plant trucking operations. These measures include regulation of truck speed, the volume of truck activity, and trucking activity hours to avoid late evening and early morning. Alternatives to truck transport, specifically rail, are strongly encouraged when feasible.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ implementation.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.7.1Restrictions in the County’s Use Permit Coordinate with the County to restrict the noise of trucks, their speed and noise levels along Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevards, to the extent allowed in the Use Permit. Ensure that restrictions are monitored and enforced by the County.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ implementation.NOISEStrategy HS ‐ 8.7.2Road Improvements to Reduce Truck Impacts Consider road improvements such as medians, landscaping, noise attenuating asphalt, and other methods to reduce quarry truck impacts.Public Works – TransportationGeneral Fund con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ implementation.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy INF ‐ 1.1Infrastructure Planning Upgrade and enhance the City’s infrastructure through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.1.1Capital Improvement Program Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies identified in Community Vision 2040.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Planning Commission reviewed the FY19/20 Capital Imp. Program and found that there was one exception ‐ parkland acquisition. However, the Council found the Capital Imp. Program to be in conformance with the General Plan.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.1.2Design Capacity Ensure that public infrastructure is designed to meet planned needs and to avoid the need for future upsizing. Maintain a balance between meeting future growth needs and over–sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts to other goals.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program, Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund, GrantsCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination/ implementation.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.1.3Coordination Require coordination of construction activity between various providers, particularly in City facilities and rights–of–way, to ensure that the community is not unnecessarily inconvenienced. Require that providers maintain adequate space for all utilities when planning and constructing their infrastructure.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund, GrantsCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy INF ‐ 1.2 Maintenance Ensure that existing facilities are maintained to meet the commuity’s needs.Public Works – Service CenterGeneral Fund, GrantsCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program, Engineering and maintenance activities.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy INF ‐ 1.3 Coordination Coordinate with utility and service providers to ensure that their planning and operations meet the City’s service standards and future growth.Public Works – Development ServicesNone Requiredcon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordinationOngoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 87 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentCITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREPolicy INF ‐ 1.4 Funding Explore various strategies and opportunities to fund existing and future infrastructure needs.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.4.1Existing Infrastructure Require developers to expand or upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity, or pay their fair share, as appropriate.Public Works – Transportation and Development ServicesNone RequiredCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.4.2Future Infrastructure Needs For new infrastructure, require new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improvements to accommodate growth without impacting service levels.Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramNone Requiredcon.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review.CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTUREStrategy INF ‐ 1.4.3Economic Development Prioritize funding of infrastructure to stimulate economic development and job creation in order to increase opportunities for municipal revenue.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program.RIGHTS–OF–WAYPolicy INF ‐ 2.1 Maintenance Maintain the City’s rights–of–way and traffic operations systems.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; GrantsCon. Not an action item.RIGHTS–OF–WAYPolicy INF ‐ 2.2 Multi–modal Systems Ensure that City rights–of–way are planned for a variety of transportation alternatives including pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, as well as new technologies such as driverless cars, etc.Public Works – Transportation, Service Center and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; GrantsCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Capital Improvement Program and Bike/Ped Master plans.RIGHTS–OF–WAYPolicy INF ‐ 2.3 Green Streets Explore the development of a “green streets” program to minimize stormwater runoff in City rights–of–way.Public Works – Transportation, Environmental Programs and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; GrantsLRAttempts have been made to identify a ʺgreen streetsʺ project through the Capital Improvement Program. Ongoing.RIGHTS–OF–WAYPolicy INF ‐ 2.4Undergrounding Utilities Explore undergrounding of utilities through providers, public projects, private development and agency funding programs and grants.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund; GrantsCon.Not an action item. Implemeneted through the Capital Improvement Program.RIGHTS–OF–WAYStrategy INF ‐ 2.4.1Public and Provider Generated Projects Require undergrounding of all new infrastructure projects constructed by public agencies and providers. Work with providers to underground existing overhead lines.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund; GrantsCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.RIGHTS–OF–WAYStrategy INF ‐ 2.4.2Development Require undergrounding of all utility lines in new developments and highly encourage undergrounding in remodels or redevelopment of major projects.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund; GrantsCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.RIGHTS–OF–WAYPolicy INF ‐ 2.5Recycled Water Infrastructure Plan for citywide access to recycled water and encourage its use.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Attempts have been made to require development projects to route recycled water to Stevens Creek Blvd. If not successful, could be reviewed in conjunction with the Capital Improvement Program.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 88 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentRIGHTS–OF–WAYStrategy INF ‐ 2.5.1Availability Expand the availability of a recycled water system through public infrastructure projects and development review.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program, Capital Improvement FundCon.Attempts have been made to require development projects to route recycled water to Stevens Creek Blvd. If not successful, could be reviewed in conjunction with the Capital Improvement Program.RIGHTS–OF–WAYStrategy INF ‐ 2.5.2Use Encourage private and public projects to incorporate the use of recycled water for landscaping and other uses.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement ProgramAttempts have been made to require development projects to route recycled water to Stevens Creek Blvd and also to require dual plumbing to allow use of recycled water. RIGHTS–OF–WAYStrategy INF ‐ 2.5.3City Facilities Design and retrofit City buildings, facilities and landscaping to use recycled water, to the extent feasible.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Service CenterCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. When recycled water services are available, coordination will occur.WATERPolicy INF ‐ 3.1Coordination with Providers Coordinate with water providers and agencies in their planning and infrastructure process to ensure that the City continues to have adequate supply for current needs and future growth.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WATERStrategy INF ‐ 3.1.1Maintenance Coordinate with providers to ensure that water and recycled water delivery systems are maintained in good condition.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WATERPolicy INF ‐ 3.2Regional Coordination Coordinate with State and regional agencies to ensure that policies and programs related to water provision and conservation meet City goals. Note: additional water conservation policies are discussed in detail in the Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element.Public Works – Environmental Programs; City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral FundCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.STORMWATERPolicy INF ‐ 4.1Planning and Management Create plans and operational policies to develop and maintain an effective and efficient stormwater system.Public Works – Sevice Center and Environmental ProgramsGeneral FundCon.Council adopted an updated Storm Drain Master Plan in Jan. 2019. Projects consistent with the Master Plan will be identified for the Councilʹs consideration for inclusion in the CIP in upcoming years.STORMWATERStrategy INF ‐ 4.1.1Management Reduce the demand on storm drain capacity through implementation of programs that meet and even exceed on–site drainage requirements.Public Works – Development Services and Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 89 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentSTORMWATERStrategy INF ‐ 4.1.2Infrastructure Develop a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City’s storm drain infrastructure that meets the current and future needs of the community.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundIM/LRCouncil adopted an updated Storm Drain Master Plan in Jan. 2019. Projects consistent with the Master Plan will be identified for the Councilʹs consideration for inclusion in the CIP in upcoming yearsSTORMWATERStrategy INF ‐ 4.1.3Maintenance Ensure that City’s storm drain infrastructure is appropriately maintained to reduce flood hazards through implementation of best practices.Public Works – Service CenterCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing maintenance . Storm Drain Funding acquired through Clean Water and Storm Protection Parcel Fee ballot measure in July 2019.STORMWATERPolicy INF ‐ 4.2 Funding Develop permanent sources of funding stormwater infrastructure construction and maintenance.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund IMAction Completed. Storm Drain Funding acquired through Clean Water and Storm Protection Parcel Fee ballot measure in July 2019.STORMWATERStrategy INF ‐ 4.2.1Ongoing Operations Review other funding strategies to pay for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the storm drain system per State and regional requirements. Note: additional policies that meet State and regional runoff reduction are described in the Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WASTEWATERPolicy INF ‐ 5.1 Infrastructure Ensure that the infrastructure plans for Cupertino’s waste water system providers continue to meet the City’s current and future needs.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WASTEWATERStrategy INF ‐ 5.1.1Coordination Coordination with the Cupertino Sanitary District on their Master Plan and the Sunnyvale Treatment Plant to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program to ensure adequate capacity for future development anticipated with General Plan buildout.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.WASTEWATERStrategy INF ‐5.1.2Development Require developers to pay their fair share of costs for, or in some cases construct, infrastructure upgrades to ensure that service levels are met.Public Works – Development ServicesCon.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review.WASTEWATERPolicy INF ‐ 5.2 Demand Look for ways to reduce demand on the City’s wastewater system through implementation of water conservation measures.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSPolicy INF ‐ 6.1Telecommunications Master Plan Maintain and update a Telecommunications Master Plan with regulations and guidelines for wireless and emerging technologies.Information ServicesPublic Works – Development Services; Community Development – Planning; General FundWireless and Fiber Optic Master Plan is being prepared.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 90 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentTELE‐COMMUNICATIONSPolicy INF ‐ 6.2 Coordination Coordinate with providers to improve access and delivery of services to businesses and homes.Information Services; Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐ 6.2.1Facility Upgrades When possible, require service providers to upgrade existing facilities as part of permit or lease renewals. Encourage use of newer technologies that allow the facility components to be reduced in size or improve screening or camouflaging.Public Works – Development Services; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐6.2.2Improved Access Work with providers to expand service to areas that are not served by telecommunications technologies.Information Services – Communications; Public Works – Development Services; General Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐ 6.2.3City Facilities Encourage leasing of City sites to expand access to telecommunications services. Develop standards for the incorporation of telecommunications systems and public use.Information Services; Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐ 6.2.4Agency and Private Facilities Encourage the installation of communications infrastructure in facilities owned by other public agencies and private development.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. Telecommunications facilities proposed for the Sports Center were requested by Council to be relocated.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐ 6.2.5Communications Infrastructure Support the extension and access to telecommunications infrastructure such as fiber optic cables.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund LRWireless and Fiber Optic Master Plan is being prepared. Planning Commision recommended in the 2020 General Plan Annual Report process that the City establish consistent aesthetic standards for 5G infrastructure for all carriers.TELE‐COMMUNICATIONSPolicy INF ‐ 6.3Emerging Technologies Encourage new and innovative technologies and partner with providers to provide the community with accesss to these services.Information Services General Fund LRThe Information Services team has implemented several technologies in the City since adoption of the 2015 General Plan. These include the 311 service software, and Accela for permit reviewOngoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 91 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentTELE‐COMMUNICATIONSStrategy INF ‐6.3.1Strategic Technology Plan Create and update a Strategic Technology Plan for the City to improve service efficiency.Information Services – Information TechnologyGeneral Fund IMImplementation of current three year Strategic Technology Plan began in Oct 2017. All projects in this plan have been completed or will be complete by September 2020. New strategic plan for 2020 – 2023 will be developed by July 2020. Strategic Technology plans are available online at: www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=169 66.SOLID WASTEPolicy INF ‐ 7.1 Providers Coordinate with solid waste system providers to utilize the latest technology and best practices to encourage waste reduction and meet, and even, exceed State targets.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Ongoing coordination and included as a performance measure in the Cityʹs Waste Hauler Franchise Agreement.SOLID WASTEPolicy INF ‐ 7.2Facilities Ensure that public and private developments build new and on–site facilities and/or retrofit existing on–site facilities to meet the City’s waste diversion requirements.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review.SOLID WASTEPolicy INF ‐ 7.3Operations Encourage public agencies and private property owners to design their operations to exceed regulatory waste diversion requirements.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. Implemented in conjunction with project review.SOLID WASTEStrategy INF ‐ 7.3.1City Facilities and Events Design new City facilities and retrofit existing facilities and event venues with recycling and trash collection bins to facilitate easy disposal of recyclable and compostable waste by staff and the public.Public Works – Environmental Programs and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review. Work continued in 2021 to develop a citywide Zero Waste Plan. SOLID WASTEPolicy INF ‐ 7.4Product Stewardship Per the City’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, support statewide and regional EPR initiatives and legislation to reduce waste and toxins in products, processes and packaging.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 92 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentREDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEPolicy INF ‐ 8.1 Reducing Waste Meet or exceed Federal, State and regional requirements for solid waste diversion through implementation of programs.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. E‐waste providers are the hauler through on‐call collections, the County HHW program for residents, and the County CESQG program for small quantity non‐residential generators. Diversion requirements captured in franchised hauling agreement and municipal codeREDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐8.1.1Outreach Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction through partnerships with schools, institutions, businesses and homes.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. Sustainability working on updating.REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.2Hazardous Waste Work with providers and businesses to provide convenient hazardous and e–waste facilities for the community.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.3Preferential Purchasing Maintain and update a City preferential purchasing policy to products that reduce packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, toxic contaminants and are reusable.Public Works – Environmental Programs and City Manager – SustainabilityGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. Update of EPP purchasing policy in next fiscal year is an operational project.REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.4Reuse Encourage reuse of materials and reusable products. Develop a program for reuse of materials and reusable products in City facilities and outreach programs for community–wide participation by promoting community–wide garage sales and online venues.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. To be included in future Zero Waste Plan.REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.5Collaboration Collaborate with agencies and large businesses or projects to enhance opportunities for community–wide recycling, reuse and reduction programs.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral FundCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.6Construction Waste Encourage recycling and reuse of building materials during demolition and construction of City, agency and private projects.Public Works – Environmental ProgramsGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. Current municipal code requires 65% or more of mixed construction and demolition debris be diverted from landfill from qualifying projects. Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 93 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentREDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLEStrategy INF ‐ 8.1.7Recycled Materials Encourage the use of recycled materials and sustainably harvested materials in City, agency and private projects.Public Works – Environmental Programs and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Implemented in conjunction with project review. City purchasing of materials is subject to the Environmental Purchasing Policy. PARKS AND OPEN SPACEPolicy RPC ‐ 1.1Parks and Recreation Master Plan Prepare a citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan that outlines policies and strategies to plan for the communities open space and recreational needs.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral Fund IMCompleted ‐ Adopted by the City Council on February 18. 2020.PARKS AND OPEN SPACEStrategy RPC ‐ 1.1.1Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan Prepare a master plan for the park and open space corridor along Stevens Creek including McClellan Ranch, McClellan Ranch West, Blackberry Farm, the Blackberry Farm golf course, Stocklmeir and Blesch properties and the Nathan Hall Tank House area.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral Fund LRAnticipated to begin after direction is received from the City Council on the BBF golf course feasibility study results (mid to late 2022).PARKS AND OPEN SPACEStrategy RPC ‐ 1.1.2Civic Center Master Plan Prepare a master plan that addresses the needs of the elements in the Civic Center area including City Hall, Community Hall, Library Field, Library programming, function and meeting space and community gathering space and parking needs.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Park ImprovementGeneral Fund IM/LRCivic Center Master Plan provides guidance on capital projects in this node. Library expansion currently anticipated.PARKS AND OPEN SPACEPolicy RPC ‐ 1.2 Parkland Standards Continue to implement a parkland acquisition and implementation program that provides a minimum of three acres per 1,000 residents.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund; Developer FeesCon. Not an action item.PARKS AND OPEN SPACEStrategy INF ‐ 1.2.1Park Size Require target for parks based on function and activity supported as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. While the preferred size for most neighborhood parks is about 3.5 acres for flexibility of use, smaller size parks may be considered based on opportunities and circumstances.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.PARKS AND OPEN SPACEStrategy RPC ‐ 1.2.2Amend Parkland Standard Explore increasing the parkland standard to five acres per 1,000 residents as part of the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan.Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral FundLRNo action has been taken with regard to this strategy. This is an aspirational goal. The Parks Master Plan does not propose any change to the current 3 acre/1000 residents standard.PARKS AND OPEN SPACEPolicy RPC ‐ 1.3Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies identified in the Community Vision 2040, establishing a criteria for ranking CIP proposals for the highest and best selection of community projects.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 94 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESPolicy 2.1 Parkland Acquisition The City’s parkland acquisition strategy should be based upon three broad objectives:*Distributing parks equitably throughout the City;*Connecting and providing access by providing paths, improved pedestrian and bike connectivity and signage; and*Obtaining creek lands and restoring creek and other natural open space areas, including strips of land adjacent to creeks that may be utilized in creating buffer areas, trails and trail amenities.Public Works – Park Improvement, Capital Improvement Program and Development ServicesGeneral Fund; Developer FeesCon.Not an action item. The Parks Master Plan inconsideration include Park Equity Heat Maps toindicate park deficient areasACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.1.1Dedication of Parkland New developments, in areas where parkland deficiencies have been identified, should be required to dedicate parkland rather than paying in–lieu fees.Public Works – Development ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.1.2Public Use of School Sites Zone all public school sites for public use to allow for the public to use sites, when not in use by schools, through shared arrangements.Public Works – Service CenterGeneral FundCon.Most school sites have joint use agreements in place to allow use of open spaces. The City looks for additional agreements as the opportunities arise.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.1.3Acquisition of Surplus Properties Explore acquisition of surplus school and agency properties for parkland. Take advantage of the Naylor Act to purchase surplus school sites.Public Works – Development Services and Park ImprovementGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 2.2Private Open Space and Recreation Facilities Encourage the continued existence and profitability of private open space and recreation facilities through incentives and development controls.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Implemented through Strategies RPC‐2.2.1 and RPC 2.2.2ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.2.1Existing Facilities Encourage the continued existence of private recreational facilities through land use zoning and incentives.Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Existing zoning allows private recreational facilities to be a conforming use.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.2.2New Facilities *Require major developments to incorporate private open space and recreational facilities, and seek their cooperation in making the spaces publicly accessible.*Where feasible, ensure park space is publicly accessible (as opposed to private space).*Encourage active areas to serve community needs. However, a combination of active and passive areas can be provided based on the setting.*Integrate park facilities into the surroundings.*If public parkland is not dedicated, require park fees based on a formula that considers the extent to which the publicly–accessible facilities meet community need.Community Development – Planning; Public Works – Development ServicesCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Municipal Code.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 95 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐2.3 Parkland Distribution Strive for an equitable distribution of parks and recreational facilities through the City. Park acquisition should be based on the following priority list. Accessibility to parks should be a component of the acquisition plan.High Priority: Parks in neighborhoods or areas that have few or no park and recreational areas.Medium Priority: Parks in neighborhoods that have other agency facilities such school fields and districts facilities, but no City parks.Low Priority: Neighborhoods and areas that have park and recreational areas which may be slightly less than the adopted City’s parkland standard.Private Development: Consider pocket parks in new and renovated projects to provide opportunities for publicly–accessible park areas.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund, Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 2.4Connectivity and Access Ensure that each home is within a half–mile walk of a neighborhood park or community park with neighborhood facilites; ensure that walking and biking routes are reasonably free of physical barriers, including streets with heavy traffic; provide pedestrian links between parks, wherever possible; and provide adequate directional and site signage to identify public parks.Public Works – Development Services, Transportation and Capital Improvement Program; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund, Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action iem. Reviewed in conjunction with project review to the extent allowed by State law.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.4.1Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans to link employment and special areas, and neighborhood to services including parks, schools and neighborhood shopping.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.4.2Signage Adopt and maintain a master signage plan for all public parks to ensure adequate and consistent signage is provided to identify public recreational areas.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund; Capital Improvement FundCon. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 2.5Range of Park Activities Provide parks and recreational facilities for a variety of recreational activities.Public Works – Park Improvement; Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination and planning.ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.5.1Special Needs Extend recreational opportunities for special needs groups (senior, disabled, visually–challenged, etc.) by making improvements to existing facilities and trails.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral Fund, Capital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 96 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.5.2Recreational Facilities Explore the possibility of providing additional access to existing facilities such as gymnasiums, swimming pools and tennis courts.Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund LRThe City is preparing an application to LAFCO on the merger, including a detailed operations plan to ensure status quo or improved level of service. City Council to review and approve the application. Merger application will be submitted to LAFCO for the board to review. Pending approval of the application from LAFCO, work on the annexation of RR into the City will begin. Closing process would be for the City to take ownership of RR and finalize operations of the site. On March 2, 2021, City Council reviewed the current status of the RRRPD City Work Program item and unanimously carried the motion to delay the consideration of the annexation of the district until RRRPD completed their strategic visioning and outreach process and the RRRPD Board of Directors made a formal recommendation on the subject of City acquisition and annexation. In addition, the delay would allow for community engagement in long‐term planningforaquatics facilitiesinACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION AND RANGE OF SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 2.5.3Community Gardens Encourage community gardens, which provide a more livable environment by controlling physical factors such as temperature, noise and pollution.Parks and Recreation – Outdoor Recreation & Youth Development; Public Works – Park ImprovementGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Capital Improvement Program has a project to provide Community Gardens at McClellan Ranch and is looking at other opportunities elsewhere in the City. Design is currently underway for a community garden at Wilson Park.PRESERVATIONPolicy RPC ‐ 3.1Preservation of Natural Areas Design parks to utilize natural features and the topography of the site in order to protect natural features and keep maintenance costs low.Public Works – Parks Improvement and Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.PRESERVATIONStrategy RPC ‐ 3.1.1Native Planting Maximize the use of native plants and drought–tolerant planting.Public Work – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center and Park ImprovementGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/Capital Improvement Program and ongoing maintenance activities.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 97 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentPRESERVATIONStrategy RPC ‐ 3.1.2Natural Habitat Where possible, restore and provide access to creeks and riparian habitat.Public Work – Capital Improvement Program, Service Center and Park ImprovementCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.PRESERVATIONStrategy RPC ‐ 3.1.3Nature Play Areas Where appropriate, consider establishing Nature Play Areas in lieu of the more conventional play equipment.Public Works – Park ImprovementCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.INTEGRATIONPolicy RPC ‐ 4.1 Recreational Intensity Design parks appropriate to address the facility and recreational programming required by each special area and neighborhood based on current and future plans for the areas.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.INTEGRATIONPolicy RPC ‐ 4.2Park Safety Design parks to enhance public safety by providing visibility to the street and access for public safety responders.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramGeneral Fund Con.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.TRAILSPolicy RPC ‐ 5.1Open Space and Trail Linkages Dedicate or acquire open space land along creeks and utility through regional cooperation, grants and private development review.Public Works – Development Services and Capital Improvement Program; Community Development – PlanningGeneral Fund/GrantsCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.TRAILSStrategy RPC ‐ 5.1.1Pedestrian and Bike Planning Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that link trails and open space to neighborhoods and special areas.Public Works – TransportationCapital Improvement Fund/GrantsCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.TRAILSStrategy RPC ‐ 5.1.2Trail Projects Implement trail projects described in this Element; evaluate any safety, security and privacy impacts and mitigations associated with trail development; and work with affected neighbors in locating trails to ensure that their concerns are appropriately addressed.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement Fund/GrantsCon.Not an action item. Implemented through the Bike/Ped Master Plan. E.g. Regnart Creek Trail.TRAILSStrategy RPC ‐ 5.1.3Dedicated Trail Easements Require dedication or easements for trails, as well as their implementation, as part of the development review process, where appropriate.Public Works – Development Services and TransportationGeneral Fund; Developer feesCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.TRAILSStrategy RPC ‐ 5.1.4Joint Use Agreement Establish a Joint Use Agreement with the SCVWD that enhances the implementation of a trail program which increases the use of, and sets standards and measures for, creek trails.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and TransportationGeneral Fund Con.Established on an as‐needed basis. E.g. Regnart Creek Trail.TRAILSPolicy RPC ‐ 5.2Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths Develop a citywide network of pedestrian and bicycle pathways to connect employment center, shopping areas and neighborhoods to services including parks, schools, libraries and neighborhood centers.Public Works – Transportation and Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement Fund/GrantsCon.Not an action item. Implmented through the Bike/Ped Master Plans.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 98 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentRECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 6.1 Diverse Programs Ensure that the City continues to offer a wide range of programs to serve diverse populations of all ages and abilities.Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 6.2 Partnerships Enhance the City’s recreational programs and library service through partnerships with other agencies and non–profit organizations. Maintain and strengthen existing agreements with agencies and non–profit organizations, including the Library District, to ensure progressive excellence in the facilities, programs, and services provided to the diverse and growing Cupertino population.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; City ManagerGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item.RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 6.3Art and Culture Utilize parks as locations of art and culture and to educate the community about the City’s history, and explore the potential to use art in facilities and utilities when located in parks.Public Works – Capital Improvement Program and Development Services; Parks and Recreation – Business Services General FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with project review/ Capital Improvement Program.RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 6.4 Library Service Encourage the library to continue to improve service levels by incorporating new technology and expanding the library collections and services. City ManagerGeneral FundCon.Not an action item. Ongoing coordination. The City is in the process of designing constructing a Library expansion as part of its Capital Imp. Program.SUSTAINABLE AND FLEXIBLEPolicy RPC ‐ 7.1 Sustainable Design Ensure that City facilities are sustainably designed to minimize impacts on the environment.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with Capital Improvement Program.SUSTAINABLE AND FLEXIBLEPolicy RPC ‐ 7.2Flexibility Design facilities to be flexible to address changing community needs.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with Capital Improvement Program.SUSTAINABLE AND FLEXIBLEPolicy RPC ‐ 7.3 Maintenance Design facilities to reduce maintenance, and ensure that facilities are maintained and upgraded adequately.Public Works – Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement FundCon.Not an action item. Reviewed in conjunction with Capital Improvement Program.COMMUNITY SERVICESPolicy RPC ‐ 8.1 School Districts Partner with school districts to allow community use of their sports fields and facilities.Public Works – Service Center; Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.COMMUNITY SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 8.1.1Shared Facilities Maintain and enhance arrangements with schools for the use of sports fields, theaters, meeting spaces and other facilities through maintenance agreements and other partnerships.Parks and Recreation – Business Services; Public Works – Service CenterGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 99 of 101
TopicPolicy/ Strategy No.Policy/Strategy Title General Plan Policy/Strategy TextResponsible Department(s)Funding Source(s)Timeframe CommentCOMMUNITY SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 8.1.2School Expansion Encourage schools to meet their expansion needs without reducing the size of their sports fields.Public Works – Service Center; Parks and Recreation – Business ServicesGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.COMMUNITY SERVICESStrategy RPC ‐ 8.1.3School Facility Needs Collaborate with schools on their facility needs through sharing of development information and partnerships through major development projects.Community Development – Planning; City ManagerGeneral Fund Con. Not an action item. Ongoing coordination.Ongoing = Grey, Completed = Green, In‐Progress = Yellow , Pending = OrangeTimeframe: Immediate (2019‐2022) = IM, Long Range (2022‐2040) = LR, Continual = ConPC 01-11-2022 100 of 101
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21-10293 Agenda Date: 1/11/2022
Agenda #: 3.
Subject: 2022 Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners
Appoint representatives for monthly Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners
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