CC 04-03-2024 Item No. 1. Attachment B - Revised Commission ProposalsATTACHMENT B - REVISED
(Edited for typographical consistency)
# Commission Project Description Staff Recommendation Goal
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Arts and Culture Revise & Update Heart of the
City Special Area
Include standards for early engagement of the AACC in the development process in
evaluating uses to revitalize new and existing local public facing commercial uses
(retail/restaurant/entertainment/professional office, etc.
Staff recommends considering this
item in the future due to its high
cost and limited staff capacity.
Quality of Life
2
Arts and Culture Art in Public and Private Areas Revisit Municipal Code standards for art in public and private development,
including the standards in the Municipal Code and developing an Art‐in‐lieu fee
policy.
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Quality of Life
3
Bike Ped Active Transportation Plan 1. Design a new Bicycle Pedestrian Plan to expand on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plans
2. Integrate Complete Streets concepts to create a better interface between active
transportation and VTA transit systems
3.Bicycle and vehicular parking standards revision
This item is duplicative with "New
Bike Ped Plan", which is already on
the proposed CWP.
Transportation
4
Bike Ped Speed Limit Lowering (AB 43) Lower speed limits where feasible pursuant to state adopted Assembly Bill 43 Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Transportation
5
Bike Ped Homestead Bike Lane Study &
Safe Routes to School
Support collaboration efforts on multi‐jurisdicitonal projects along Homestead
Road that include upgrading pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Transportation
6
Housing Affordable Housing
Research Report &
Database
Hire a third party consultant to provide a comprehensive research report on
the various types of options for affordable housing, including ADUs, and
create a database of information to make it easily accessible. Use community
events to gather public input, and events with affordable housing builders.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as this work is done as part
of the Housing Element.
Housing
7
Housing WVCS Homeless Jobs Program Support the WVCS Homeless Jobs Program, but would also like to consider other
providers of similar programs to reduce the admin costs.
Staff does not recommend
continuing this project due to its
high cost.
Housing
8
Housing Preserve Existing and
Develop New BMR/ELI
Housing
Support the existing CWP item to preserve existing and develop new BMR/ELI
housing.
This item is in progress and currently
on the CWP.
Housing
9
Library / Teen Student Internship Program Implement a program to provide internship opportunities for high school and
community college students.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as the City currently has an
internship pilot program with De
Anza College
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
All Commission Proposals
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ATTACHMENT B - REVISED
# Commission Project Description Staff Recommendation Goal
All Commission Proposals
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Library Poet Laureate Playbook Update Update the Cupertino Poet Laureate Playbook to streamline processes, outline
clear expectations, and expand applicant qualifications. The Playbook has not been
updated since 2016.
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
11
Library /
Sustainability
Recycled Water Feasibility
Study
Develop Recycled Water Feasibility Study. Include Blackberry Farm focus and
extension of recycled water from SCVWD.
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
12
Parks and Rec Optimize Parks and
Recreation Facilities
Review utilization of current facilities to determine where facilities are
underutilized for increased utilization and/or potential revenue enhancement.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as this is done
operationally on an ongoing basis.
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
13
Parks and Rec Virtual Streaming of PRC
Meetings
Investigate low‐cost options for streaming and recording of Parks and Recreation
Commission meetings.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as staff is currently
reviewing the possibility for hybrid
meetings.
Public
Engagement and
Transparency
14
Planning Complete Streets Ordinance Use the City of San Jose Complete Streets Ordinance as a starting point, so we’re
not starting from scratch
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as the City already adopted
a resolution (No. 18‐034)
establishing a Complete Streets
policy that is still in effect today.
Transportation
15
Planning Small Business Revitalization
Ordinance
Create a “Small Business Revitalization” ordinance to support our small businesses,
fill empty storefronts, and create a thriving city.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as this is done
operationally on an ongoing basis.
Quality of Life
16
Planning Simplify Permits for Minor
Repairs and Small Projects
Streamline the process for obtaining permits for minor repairs and small projects.
‐ Increase the number of online permits
‐ Streamline permit process for small repairs and projects
‐ Keep the permit scope only about the specific repair or project and don't add
additional requirements
Staff does not recommend adding
this item due to limited staff
capacity.
Quality of Life
17
Public Safety License Plate Readers Deploy City‐owned license plate readers and implement policies to
allow neighborhood‐owned ones.
This item is in progress and currently
on the CWP.
Quality of Life
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ATTACHMENT B - REVISED
# Commission Project Description Staff Recommendation Goal
All Commission Proposals
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Public Safety Public Safety ‐ Block Leader and
Neighborhood Watch
Strengthen Block Leader/Neighborhood Watch programs to ensure the leaders are
active and expand the coverage of active neighborhoods.
This item is in progress and currently
on the CWP.
Quality of Life
19
Public Safety Public Safety in Commercial
Areas
Explore best practices to deter crime in commercial areas and bring options to
Council.
This item is in progress and is
expected to be completed this fiscal
year.
Quality of Life
20
Sustainability Electrification Study Conduct public outreach, policy research, and coordinate with regional efforts to
develop policy options for electrification of Cupertino's buildings in light of recent
legal rulings inhibiting certain electrification efforts.
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
21
Sustainability Consumption‐Based
Greenhouse Gas
Inventory
Conduct an inventory of the greenhouse gases created by consumption from
municipal operations
Staff recommends considering this
item next fiscal year due to staffing
capacity.
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
22
Teen Youth Who Work Encourage more youth and young adults in schools to work and also help small
businesses to reduce the burden caused by higher minimum wages. For example,
the City could provide $2/hour to compensate local small businesses.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item due to lack of research to
support this model.
Quality of Life
23
Teen New Bicycle Pedestrian Plan 1. Design a new Bicycle Pedestrian Plan to expand on the expired Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plans
2. Integreate Complete Streets concepts to create a better interface between
active transportation and VTA transit systems
3.Bicycle and vehicular parking standards revision
Staff recommends adding this item
and it is already on the proposed
CWP.
Transportation
24
TICC Study to Improve City
Governance Using AI
A study for the role of Artificial Intelligence in City Governance and how it can
improve transparency and fiscal strategy.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item due to budgetary
constraints and scarcity of reference
cases.
Sustainability and
Fiscal Strategy
25
TICC Educational Campaign for
Camera Registry Program
An educational campaign to publicize the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office's
Camera Registry Program (CRP) to improve quality of life for residents.
Staff does not recommend adding
this item as this is currently being
worked on in the License Plate
Reader item.
Quality of Life
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