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Quarterly Update for the
FY 25-27 City Work
Program and TBD List
Desk Item
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3212
CUPERTINO.GOV
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DESK ITEM
Meeting: December 1, 2025
Agenda Item #3
Subject
First Quarterly Update of the FY 25-27 City Work Program and future agenda items
requested by City Councilmembers (“TBD List”)
Recommended Action
1.Receive first quarterly update for the FY 2025-27 City Work Program.
2.Review the TBD list and the FY 25-27 City Work Program, make any desired
modifications to finalize the council priority projects.
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmember are shown in italics.
Q1: For the bike rack installed in the Memorial Park (and elsewhere), I have heard that
there have been reports of children climbing on the bike rack, thinking that it is a play
structure. I heard that even after the sharp edges were smoothed, a child got stuck and
could not get out when they climbed on that.
Could you please clarify the incidents encountered so far if any?
Have there been any safety evaluation for those bike racks installed, in case children do
treat it as play structure and climb on them? Are the ground where the bike racks were
installed concrete or anyway been treated for safety in case of children falling from the
racks?
Staff response:
The rack is not considered play equipment, and the City intends to install a sign indicating that
the rack should not be climbed on. The area around the rack has been treated with bark, which
does not create a hazardous situation around the bike rack.
Q2: In the supplemental 1 report of Item 17 for the Blackberry Farm Golf Course, it
refers to a description of a "completed" project "Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility
Study", which was already completed by the City Council back in 2022. Here is the
Council minutes:
The last paragraph of the summary included the direction from the July 17, 2022
Council Meeting:
"At the October 17th City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to proceed with
minimal repairs to maintain the BBF Golf Course (Option 1). Staff will pursue:
a) An updated scope, schedule of work, and cost estimate relating to Option 1
(minimal repairs to the golf course);
b) Evaluate operational and fee rate changes that may improve revenue generation
and cost recovery;
c) Investigate golf course and facility improvements that may increase revenue,
further reduce water use, and to for opportunities to increase natural habitat
areas where feasible; and
d) Explore the potential of leasing the golf course to an outside vendor to further
reduce expenditures and increase City revenues."
The final report for the completed project "Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility
Study" can be found at: https://engagecupertino.org/bbfgolfcourse
As a result, two CIP projects to implement the Council direction with Option 1 "minimal
repairs" were added to the FY2024-25 CIP book under "FY26-29 Proposed Projects – 5-
year Plan": "Blackberry Farms Golf Course Improvements" and "Blackberry
Farms Golf Course: Pond Area Improvements".
Please clarify what Item 17 is referring to exactly?
Staff response: Additional details regarding Item 17 were included in a supplemental report that
was published on November 17, which included the following:
Discuss the future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course - From CIP Budget Book FY 2024-25:
"The current facility that was constructed in the 1960’s is functionally outdated and
lacks many of the amenities that are found at successful golf course operations. The
1960’s irrigation system is failing due to age, which results in an excessive use of water
and labor to maintain the system. The increasing retail cost of water exacerbates the
operational inefficiency. The facilities lack a driving range, and instructional areas limit
their potential to attract new users. The existing restaurant needs full renovation in
order to attract banquets, weddings, and other non-golf-related events. This study would
build on the December 2015 report and recommendations made by the National Golf
Foundation, Inc. The outcome of the study will help determine the level of investment
required in the facility. Study and public outreach are complete. Staff will present to City
Council for direction." When will this matter come before Council?
Q3: Item 18 in the TBD list appears to be questions that the staff could have answered without
putting on the agenda: "Discuss the future of Blackberry Farm Swimming Pool - Improvements
to the two pools at BB Farm needed. Bid and permit processes were underway. Has
construction been completed?"
I am curious whether the questions have been sent to the city staff and somehow the
information requested would require significant staff time, which is why this item is put on the
TBD list?
Staff response: Staff solicited items from Council that they wished to add to the TBD list in
preparation for this meeting. This item was added at the request of Councilmember Mohan,
seconded by Councilmember Fruen. At this meeting, Council can decide whether or not this item
should stay on the TBD list going forward. It should be noted that the Capital Improvement
Project title “Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements” was completed in 2024 which included
replastering the pool, replacing the pool coping, updating various pool amenities (including the
stairs into the pool and adding lane lines), ADA upgrades,, as well as improvements to the
shower rooms.
Q4: Item 17 "Discuss the future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course" appears to be asking for the
status of a project already completed in 2022 by placing it on the Council agenda. The Council
has given direction in 2022 after considering the feasibility study and cost estimates. It seems
any questions about a completed project could have been answered by the city staff through
email without requiring significant staff time and without putting it on the Council agenda.
Thus, it is confusing on why this item would need to be added to the TBD list and why the staff
recommends that the Council hear this item again in 2025?
Staff response: Staff solicited items from Council that they wished to add to the TBD list in preparation
for this meeting. This item was added at the request of Councilmember Mohan, seconded by
Councilmember Fruen. Further details on item 17 were provided as part of a desk item, which can be
viewed under Question Two. It should be noted that the Capital Improvement Project title “Blackberry
Golf Course Renovations” study was accepted by City Council in October 2023. City Council provided
direction to staff to proceed with the “minimal repairs” option contained in the report. This project is
currently in the 5-year CIP program with the project scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2028-2029.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A. FY 2025-2027 City Work Program
B. Q1 Dashboard Printout
C. TBD List as of November 2025