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Home My WebLink AboutScene October 2021 - 10.01.2021 PLUS: VIA-CUPERTINO COMMUNITY SHUTTLE RELAUNCH | HELP KEEP CUPERTINO SAFE | COVID-19’S MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Budget at a Glance View the City Budget, Revenues, and Expenditures OCTOBER 2021 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO SCENE FEATURES 3 Via-Cupertino Relaunch Our popular community shuttle service is back! Read about the new features and upgrades you can expect. 5 Budget at a Glance View the City budget and details on revenues, expenditures, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the City fiscally. IN S I D E 10 Cost-Share Program Read about the program offering low-income property owners a chance to save money. 4 Mental Illness Awareness Week The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a mental health crisis. Learn the impacts of this pandemic on mental illness and ways to get or give help. 12 Directory and Contacts Keep this list of the most useful contacts for the City of Cupertino. 11 Parks and Recreation Updates Find fall recreation information, Sports Center membership rates, and Senior Center events. Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org. CONTENTS 2 After taking a year-long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Via-Cupertino shuttle program is ready to hit the road again. Service will resume this month with added improvements and more vans (meaning less wait time!). The new vans, provided by Via, will be Chrysler Pacificas and include upgrades such as an expanded service zone, lower ground clearance, wheelchair accessibility, and more. Via service will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The base fare will be $4 with a discounted $2 fare available to seniors, students, low-income, and those with a disability. Weekly and four-week passes will be offered. For more information, visit cupertino.org/shuttle. You can also call Via customer service to set up an account by phone, and request rides by phone, at (669) 201-1892. Note: To create the safest riding environment for everyone, riders will be required to wear a properly fitting face covering until further notice. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects people of all ages. Everyone can do their part to help prevent suicide with the proper education, resources, and healthy discussions that are open, honest, and supportive. The Cupertino City Council is committed to supporting mental health as demonstrated by the Mental Health Support item in the Council-approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Work Program, as well as in the City’s 2021 Legislative Platform which includes support for state and federal legislation that provides services to those experiencing mental health challenges. Through the policy, the City will promote strategies and resources provided by Santa Clara County and directly outreach to City employees and residents. This City policy will also formalize public safety protocols governing the City’s response to a suicide attempt in City facilities. The City of Cupertino publicly places its full support behind those who work in the fields of mental health, education, law enforcement, and others who serve on the front lines fighting for suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. All residents are urged to play a role in suicide prevention by learning the warning signs, learning how to get help for yourself or others, and understanding that one conversation can change, and even save, another’s life. #BeThe1To Help Prevent Suicide (bethe1to.com) Ask: Express in a supportive, non-judgmental way that you are open to listen. Be there: Show your support by being physically or mentally available. Keep them safe: If you’ve established that suicide is being considered, establish their immediate safety. Help them connect: Explore local resources and share information for immediate crisis support. Follow up: Check in and see how they’re doing to share your ongoing support. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 All Cupertino residents are urged to check in on the wellbeing of our families, friends, and neighbors as we work together to creating a healthier, stronger, and more supportive community. View the policy and additional resources at cupertino.org/mentalhealth. Via-Cupertino Shuttle Roars Back to Life On the Road Again Playing a Part in Suicide Prevention Rendering of Cupertino vehicle wrap 3 We are approaching two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our world and brought life to a screeching halt. Our personal, social, and professional lives have changed drastically as we’ve been forced to live our lives confined within the walls of our homes. This coronavirus pandemic has brought with it mortality, social restrictions, political contention, isolation, workplace adjustments, unemployment, and countless other issues. So it comes with no surprise that this pandemic has also brought with it a mental health crisis. Every year, the United States recognizes the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). This year, MIAW runs from October 3 through October 9 and centers around the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI) new awareness campaign, “Together for Mental Health.” MIAW provides an opportunity to raise awareness, provide support, and fight the stigma surrounding mental health. And as this already long, drawn out pandemic continues, it’s only natural that it gets harder and harder to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on our mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NAMI, the increase in American adults experiencing mental health issues during this pandemic is clear: • One in 12 public health workers reported suicidal thoughts between March and April this year • Adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or depressive disorder increased from 36.4% to 41.5% from August 2020 to February 2021 • 47% of survey respondents experienced symptoms of a mood disorder within two weeks of taking the survey • Only 39% of survey participants reported they have coped “very well” to the changes of everyday life during the pandemic It is not only important, but imperative that we take care of our physical, emotional, and mental health as we navigate life— especially amid this ongoing pandemic. As Mental Health America (MHA) emphasizes, we don’t wait years before treating diabetes, heart disease, or cancer, we try to prevent it. Shouldn’t we be proactive and apply the same standard for our mental health concerns? As we’ve learned from this pandemic, our health is inextricably connected to the health of those around us. One person’s health is like one domino in a line of dominoes for every person they interact with. If one domino falls, it can easily cause a considerable ripple effect on those around us. To have a strong domino that won’t fall over easily, mental, emotional, and physical concerns need to be prioritized and addressed among our families, friends, and workplaces with support and resources as we are all impacted by mental health, directly or indirectly. Remember that self-care is not selfish. Don’t hesitate to take action if you or someone you know needs help or support. How to help yourself: • Find ways to manage your stress • Connect with your loved ones • Seek support from professionals and support groups How to help others: • Check in on your loved ones • Learn signs and symptoms to look for • Be supportive, understanding, and patient Mental health resources: Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Mental Health Services (800) 704-0900 sccbhsd.org National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (800) 950-NAMI nami.org Mental Health America (MHA) mhanational.org • Mental health screenings: screening.mhanational.org • Work health survey: screening.mhanational.org/ workhealthsurvey The Mental Health Crisis of this Pandemic How to Help and Get Help Are you in crisis? Call (855) 278-4204 or text “RENEW” to 741741 Need someone to talk to? Call (888) 670-1360 4 A Look Into the City of Cupertino Budget The City of Cupertino has moved into Fiscal Year 2021-2022 with a balanced budget. Although the City remains fiscally well-positioned, there is much uncertainty as we move toward a recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we move forward with optimism, it will take some time before we can see the full picture of our revenue stream with the effects of the pandemic. The City’s top three revenue sources have historically been property, sales, and transient occupancy taxes. While this will continue to be true for both property and sales tax, transient occupancy taxes have been significantly impacted by the lack of travel and the effects of the telework environment. Sales tax revenues experienced tremendous growth during FY 2020-21 due to increases in business-to-business and online sales. However, this is likely to be a one-time experience due to statewide shelter-in-place orders. Property taxes are anticipated to remain stable in the near-term, but we have yet to identify how potential telework structures might impact these revenues in the long-term. Transient occupancy taxes rely heavily on local business’ employees being at the workplace. As a result, potential telework structures will also have a significant impact on these revenues. What does this mean? It’s likely that we will see a slight drop in revenue as other cities hit much harder financially begin to recover. The slight drop is expected for a few reasons: • Sales tax revenue will decline as businesses begin to open and online sales decrease. • Property tax--while stable currently--could be affected as new telecommute policies impact property values in the Bay Area. • Transient occupancy tax is not expected to fully recover until FY 2023-24. And the extent of a “full recovery” is unknown. Like property taxes, we do not fully understand how telecommute policies will impact the demand for City hotels. While we continue on the road to recovery and return to some type of normal, the City will monitor the situation and adjust when necessary. Access the full City budget at cupertino.org/finance. If you have questions about the City’s budget, contact budgetteam@cupertino.org. 5 Other Total Budget How the budget dollars are distributed — by type of expense (where the money comes from)(where the money comes from) *Other Departments: Administration, Administrative Services, Council and Commissions, Innovation & Technology, Non Departmental Expenditure and Revenue by FundExpenditure and Revenue by Fund (how the money is spent)(how the money is spent) Revenues by TypeExpenditures by Department Flow of Funds The three most important things to learn from this chart: g The chart above demonstrates how expenditures (left to right) and revenues (right to left) flow out of and into each type of City fund. g Where expenditures meet revenues at the center of the chart (fund type line), a gap to the left is indicative of an increase in fund balance/savings for that type of fund. g A gap to the right is indicative of expenditures exceeding revenue and a decrease in fund balance/ savings for that type of fund. Capital Outlays and Special Projects Transfers OutContract Services Cost Allocation Materials g Contingencies g Debt Service g Other Financing Uses 4%1%7% Employee Compensation and Benefits Definitions of the terms used for types of expenses can be found in the Budget Guide in the Fiscal Year 21-22 Adopted Budget at cupertino.org/budget. 27% 35% 13%13% General FundGeneral Fund Enterprise Fund Internal Service Fund Special Revenue Fund Debt Service Fund Capital Project Fund Charges for ServicesPublic Works Parks & Recreation Other Departments* Law Enforcement Community Development Capital Projects Other Revenue Sources Property Tax Sales Tax Transfers In Transient Occupancy Tax 6 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Budget Estimated Changes to Fund Balance from FY 21-22 FY 20-21 Estimated Fund Balance Changes to Fund Balance FY 21-22 Estimated Fund Balance General Fund $83,259,456 $(119,143) $83,140,313 Special Revenue Funds 28,888,315 533,265 29,421,580 Debt Service Funds 55,016 (55,000) 16 Capital Project Funds 39,384,351 (11,597,048) 27,787,303 Enterprise Funds 6,935,949 (2,595,738) 4,340,211 Internal Service Funds 5,194,719 (2,160,613) 3,034,106 Total Fund Balance by Fund $163,717,806 $(15,994,277) $147,723,529 FY 21-22 Adopted Budget Reconciliation FY 21-22 Revenue FY 21-22 Adopted Budget General Fund Revenue $89,647,891 All Other Revenue 43,203,067 Total Revenue $132,850,958 FY 21-22 Operating Budget Administration $7,629,629 Administrative Services 7,771,115 Community Development 14,689,938 Council and Commissions 1,334,303 Innovation & Technology 6,266,270 Law Enforcement 15,756,350 Non Departmental 25,382,535 Parks & Recreation 13,920,774 Public Works 41,286,321 Total Operating Budget $134,037,235 FY 21-22 Capital Budget Road Improvements $2,420,000 Bike & Pedestrian 2,075,000 Parks & Recreation 5,565,000 Facilities 4,748,000 Total Capital projects $14,808,000 Total FY 21-22 Revenue $132,850,958 Total FY22 Adopted Budget 148,845,235 Changes to Fund Balance $(15,994,277) 7 9% City of Cupertino gets 11% of that sales tax revenue $2.8B $251M Projected FY 21-22 Cupertino FY 21-22 sales taxes collected in Cupertino $27.9M City of Cupertino's projected FY 21-22 share of sales tax revenue Cupertino population 66,274 $420* Sales tax revenue per resident goes to the City of Cupertino $420* Sales tax revenue per resident goes to the City of Cupertino * For consistency and comparability with the FY 21-22 Adopted Budget, this ﬁgure includes sales tax attributable to business and construction. * For consistency and comparability with the FY 21-22 Adopted Budget, this ﬁgure includes sales tax attributable to business and construction. Sales tax rate in Cupertino For every taxable dollar spent in Cupertino … …the tax rate is nine cents (9%) …  … with one cent going to the City of Cupertino $ Charges for ServicesProperty Tax Sales Tax Intergovernmental Revenue Other 19% 31% 6% 31% For every dollar paid in property taxes: For every dollar you spend, you are taxed 9¢ General Fund Revenues Where does the City get its money? School Districts get 48¢ State (6¢) VTA (1.125¢) City of Cupertino (1¢) County Transportation (0.25¢) County General (0.625¢) ERAF* gets 7¢ Other gets 3¢ Santa Clara County gets 35¢ City of Cupertino gets 7¢ SALES TAXES PROPERTY TAXES Cupertino Residents and the Budget: Sales Taxes How much of your sales tax does the City receive? Cupertino Residents and the Budget: Property Taxes How much of your property tax does the City receive? 13% $2,185,000 Median Home Sales Price in Cupertino $1,530 Annual property taxes paid to the City of Cupertino per homeowner 7 % City of Cupertino’s share of property tax revenue Property tax rate $21,850 property tax 1% Fines and forfeitures Franchise fees Transient Occupancy Tax Licenses & permits Miscellaneous Other financing sources Other taxes Use of money & property Utility tax *ERAF — Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund 8 12 Council-Commiss152 Admin32 Admin serv204 Rec Serv96 Innov tech299 Debt serv-other369 Law enf153 Comm Dev425 Pub works1742 12 Council-Commiss 152 Admin 32 Admin serv 204 Rec Serv 96 Innov tech 299 Debt serv-other 369 Law enf 153 Comm Dev 425 Pub works 1742 17 Council-Commiss 174 Admin 122 Admin serv 139 Rec Serv 87 Innov tech 52 Debt Service Library 35 Debt serv Community Hall/Council Chambers 209 Transfers Out to Other Funds 348 Law enf 105 Comm Dev 454 Pub works 1742 CA S E S T U DY: How a (Hypothetical) Resident Contributes to Cupertino’s Budget ANNUAL SALES TAX CONTRIBUTION If Cupertino’s population totals 66,274…and if sales tax revenues collected in Cupertino total $251M, of which the City of Cupertino would get $27.9M (11%)… then the sales tax contribution to the City per resident is $420 ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX CONTRIBUTION If Median Home Price is $2,185,000, the property tax generated is $21,850…then the City of Cupertino gets $1,530 (7%) of that property tax TOTAL ANNUAL SAMPLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY FROM TAXES: $1,950 If our Hypothetical Resident contributes $1,950/yr in taxes to the City budget, this is how the money is allocated.* Public Works $628 Council and Commissions $8 Administration $159 Parks & Recreation $183 Administrative Services $24 Innovation & Technology $20 Debt Service Community Hall/ Council Chambers $28 Community Development $225 Law Enforcement $400 Transfers Out to Other Funds $233 Debt Service Library $42 Hypothetical resident contributions are based on a single-family homeowner. Total taxable sales, median home price, and general population figure are from the City of Cupertino FY 21-22 Adopted Budget. Sales tax is 9%; City share is 11% ; City share of property tax is 7%. *General Fund Expenditures less department charges for services ($72.3 million) 9 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget H O M E S T E A D R D N S T E L L I N G R D S S T E L L I N G R D S B L A N E Y A V E N B L A N E Y AV E S F O O T H I L L BLVD M c C L E L L A N R D N W O L F E R D N T A N T A U A V E L A W R E N C E E X P Y D E A N Z A B L V D N F O O T H I L L B LV D STEVENS CREEK BLVD B O L L I N G E R R D 280 85 C U P E R T I N O ST E V E N S C R E E K Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 - Construction City Hall and Community Hall Improvements 10445 Torre Ave Improvements Memorial Park - Amphitheater, Pond, Specic Plan Pumpkin and Fiesta Storm Drain Project, Phase 1 & 2 Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements ramp or stairs school or cross walk CITYWIDE PROJECTS Bike Implementation Plan Streetlight Installations Inclusive Play Area CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD Bike Implementation Plan Streetlight Installations Inclusive Play Area CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD Bike Implementation Plan Streetlight Installations Inclusive Play Area CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD Bike Implementation Plan Streetlight Installations Inclusive Play Area CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD Funds from the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee protect our creeks from pollution and maintain our storm draining system. This fee is on Cupertino property tax bills as a Special Assessment titled “2019 CUPT STORM WATER.” In an effort to reduce the financial impact this fee may have on low-income property owners, the Cupertino City Council approved the Cost-Share Program to lower the annual fee by 20%. Property owners who participate in PG&E’s CARE or FERA discount programs will automatically qualify by providing a copy of a recent PG&E bill. All other applicants will need to provide proof of income. Upon approval, the City will refund 20% of the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee and the fee will be reduced on future property tax bills. In order to qualify for the program, total household income may not exceed the limits shown below: Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee Cost-Share Program You can apply online at cupertino.org/watercostshare or call (408) 777-3236 for help. For more information, visit cupertino.org/cleanwater. No. of Occupants 1 2 3 4 5 6 Max Income $51,250 $58,550 $65,850 $73,150 $79,050 $84,900 New Capital Projects FY 21-22 Please refer to cupertino.org/budget for a full list of FY 21-22 Capital Improvement Program Budget projects. Street & Sidewalk Improvements $2,420,000 Bicycle Plan Implementation $2,075,000 Parks $5,565,000 Buildings and Facilities $4,748,000 10 21111 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 Annual memberships as low as $37 a month. No enrollment or initiation fees. Call (408) 777-3160 and become a member today! Fall activities are underway! Register for an activity today at cupertino.org/recreation. Cupertino Sports Center Fall Recreation Schedule On Tuesday, September 7 the Cupertino City Council unanimously approved an update to the Westport Cupertino development project, which will bring much needed affordable and market rate housing to Silicon Valley. The City Council’s decision allows construction of the affordable housing to move forward on its own separate, deed-restricted parcel. The project site, located at the former Oaks Shopping Center on Stevens Creek Boulevard across from De Anza College, consists of 267 housing units, including: • 48 senior below-market-rate units • 131 senior assisted living units • 70 townhome condominiums • 18 rowhouse condominiums • 27 memory care rooms The Westport project promises to be the largest residential development in Cupertino in more than five years. On August 18, 2020, the City Council approved permits to allow construction of this mixed-use development on an 8.1 gross-acre site currently occupied by the Oaks Shopping Center. The primary components of the project continue to include: • A six-story building with 131 senior licensed assisted living units, 27 memory care residences, and ground-floor retail and commercial space. • Another six-story building with 48 below market rate senior independent living units and additional ground-floor retail and commercial space. • 70 single-family residential townhouses and 18 single-family residential rowhouse condominiums. • Onsite parking, open space, and 386 on-site and offsite trees will also be provided. For more information, visit cupertino.org/westport. City Council Moves Housing Units Ahead with Westport Cupertino Project 11 The Cupertino Scene is printed on post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy ink. The newsletter is produced by a certified Bay Area Green Business and is recyclable. For information on becoming a certified Green Business, visit cupertino.org/GreenBiz. PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 *******ECRWSSEDDM******* POSTAL CUSTOMER City of Cupertino Department Phone / Email Building Department ...................................(408) 777-3228 Building@Cupertino.org Business License ...........................................(408) 777-3221 BL@Cupertino.org City Clerk ......................................................(408) 777-3223 CityClerk@Cupertino.org City Manager ..............................................(408) 777-3212 Manager@Cupertino.org Code Enforcement .....................................(408) 777-3182 Code@Cupertino.org Planning Department .................................(408) 777-3308 Planning@Cupertino.org Recreation ...................................................(408) 777-3120 Recreation@Cupertino.org Senior Center ...............................................(408) 777-3150 SeniorCntr@Cupertino.org Sports Center ...............................................(408) 777-3160 Recreation@Cupertino.org Street Light Maint. .......................................(408) 777-3342 StreetDivision@Cupertino.org Street Sweeping ..........................................(408) 777-3269 Public_Works@Cupertino.org Tree Maint. ...................................................(408) 777-3410 Public_Works@Cupertino.org Other Agencies Organization Phone Number Animal Control ........................................................(408) 794-7297 AT&T .........................................................................(800) 331-0500 California Water Service .........................................(650) 917-0152 Chamber of Commerce ........................................(408) 252-7054 Comcast ..................................................................(800) 945-2288 Cupertino Library .....................................................(408) 540-3947 Cupertino Sanitary District: ....................................(408) 253-7071 Cupertino Union School District .............................(408) 252-3000 Fremont Union High School District .......................(408) 522-2200 Hazardous Waste Drop-off .....................................(408) 299-7300 PG&E .........................................................................(800) 743-5000 Project Sentinel (Landlord/Tenant Issues) .............(408) 720-9888 Recology (Garbage & Recycling) ........................(408) 725-4020 San Jose Water Company .....................................(408) 279-7900 Santa Clara Registrar of Voters ..............................(408) 299-6863 VTA (Transportation Authority) ...............................(408) 321-2300 Vector Control, Santa Clara County ....................(408) 918-4770 First Responders Emergency Calls ...................................911 or (408) 299-3233 (Police, Fire, Medical) Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office ..............(408) 299-2311 (Non-Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Department ...........(408) 378-4010 (Non-Emergency) Need to report an issue or have a City-related question? 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