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CC 04-02-2025 Item No. 10. CIP FY25-26 and 5-Year Plan_Written Communications (2)CC 04-02-2025 Item #10 CIP FY25-26 and 5-Year Plan Written Communications From:Peggy Griffin To:City Council; Susan Michael Cc:City Clerk Subject:2025-04-02 City Council Meeting Agenda ITEM 10 - CIP - Fund City Hall/City Hall Annex Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:54:39 AM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS EMAIL AS PART OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE MEETING AGENDA ITEM. Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, Councilmembers and Staff, I believe in staying within our means if at all possible and I know our city is losing revenue from hotel taxes and retail sales taxes so unless there is a huge windfall coming our way, we need to make due with what we have. City Hall and City Hall Annex I believe the one-time funds of $64M would be best spent doing more for less. City Hall Renovation (without added story) = $34M City Hall Annex Renovation with EOC = $8M TOTAL = $42M This $42M is within the $64M available. In the Staff Report, it says that this estimate does not include “soft costs” such as moving expenses, furniture and staffing for the project. So, the $42M leaves enough to cover these costs. If the city tried to do the “added story” option we would not be able to do the City Hall Annex too without exceeding the $64M available. Q: What would that added story provide? Q: Is it more important than upgrading our EOC? Q: What’s the condition/location of the EOC? REQUEST: Please do more with less and stay within our means. Fund the following: City Hall Renovation (without added story) = $34M City Hall Annex Renovation with EOC = $8M TOTAL = $42M Memorial Park The current plan is HUGE, excessive and would remove the open space people have grown to love as a result of filling in the pools. For concerts and events there is so much more space to gather, set up chairs, blankets, picnic on the ground, run around, roll in the grass. REQUEST: Depending on the cost and feasibility, please consider upgrading the bathrooms. This is something, no matter who you are or what event or reason you have for visiting the park, people need restrooms and it makes the visit to the park more enjoyable. Sincerely, Peggy Griffin From:Liang Chao To:City Clerk Subject:Fw: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:17:51 AM A resident asked me to be sure that comments like these are included in the written communication doc of April 2 Council meetting. I believe this is meant to be comments on the CIP item, so it is on one of the agenda items. So, I don't need to forward them in order to get them included, right? Thanks, Liang Liang Chao​​​​ Mayor City Council LChao@cupertino.gov 408-777-3192 From: Srinivas Ketavarapu <vas2000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:10 PM To: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov> Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users. The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access. Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it. Sincerely, Srinivas Ketavarapu 10556 Manzanita Ct, Cupertino, CA 95014 From:Srinivas Ketavarapu To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:11:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users. The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access. Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it. Sincerely, Srinivas Ketavarapu 10556 Manzanita Ct, Cupertino, CA 95014 From:Eiko Johnson To:Chad Mosley; Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Cupertino Sports Center Parking Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:13:28 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users. The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access. Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it. Sincerely, Eiko Johnson, CSC member From:Vikas Shah To:Chad Mosley; Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:47:31 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users. The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access. Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it. Sincerely, Vikas Shah 10396 Paradise Dr, Cupertino 95014 From:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Concerns Over Unfunded EV and Solar Projects Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:10:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include this in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. - - - Subject: Concerns Over Unfunded EV and Solar Projects Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am concerned about the proposed EV charging and solar PV projects lacking grant funding. Spending $7.2 million without external support is fiscally irresponsible. I urge you to defund these projects, except the SVCE grant-funded Service Center EVCS expansion, to ensure responsible budgeting. Sincerely, Ravi Kiran Singh Resident of Cupertino Sources [1] Cupertino invests in solar panels for greener government buildings ... https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2flocalnewsmatters.org%2f2025%2f02%2f16%2fcupertino-invests-in-solar-panels-for-greener-government-buildings-amid-funding- concerns%2f&c=E,1,Fle8KL9g8f4u2Bxpxjy61anJeMRDlwLPY5g9InZxIxOzLAPywfXYirYLpVhH9HhnTgr6dsPHyD690gsJ8Xl4EJah5vq9UQkdBv-fbg- ZhqxR&typo=1 [2] [PDF] CC 02-19-2025 - CITY OF CUPERTINO - Calendar https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2fcupertino.legistar.com%2fView.ashx%3fM%3dE2%26ID%3d1266553%26GUID%3d35029DA8-C9D3-42C9-893B- AA025CD62A30%26G%3d74359C04-A5F0-4CB2-A97A- 0032996BB90E&c=E,1,gIH3fCR3qg_xz75LJ_KyGk3e4jp59TnJSHzOrzKosXViFzptEYdFOuhOGo_X4hs9EtNnix4q5- L2J7NoCl2y3xOqgZDtjRYGIskw1auDiARlBKQ,&typo=1 [3] Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV Charging ... https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2felectrifynews.com%2fnews%2fev-chargers%2fcupertino-union-school-district-announces-solar-and-ev-charging-with- engie%2f&c=E,1,YUbge_qrlRtOQPJg66P5fWdFwJHwhkoD9wpOWf4OMY9Sz0Z8NshyZYsPhCL14UU4mUhxtAj3KSTNkhZw26HGZCtDTU9PH- kp39oQbF_F6q9rqfjQ_8P1M8D6&typo=1 [4] Express your opinion - Cupertino Matters https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcupertinomatters.org%2fexpress-your- opinion%2f&c=E,1,M6- lsJahaaEZmnJKVLOruqm2MaFwjzFHpiPtUxF3NRkARXmSrcMUtS1IBvdGVv0FDWl_6BMxIvk3mIK5uhQNTxOcup2lP0iEg_aGLFIporDA5hoLsBCon5T- &typo=1 [5] Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV Charging ... https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.engie- na.com%2fcupertino-union-school-district%2f&c=E,1,PxCfOqoARJYDOIxECq6zOPLkPhX-sCWY1_Qi34cWT7P9Tp6YErWRo3dVGuw- 6_zq3UIQqfkU0AxWvxDKWIW1EC_BeeHiH4v_kd93HS5hykiJDbo,&typo=1 [6] Public Comments on the City Council Agenda Cupertino CA https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cupertino.gov%2fYour- City%2fCity-Council%2fPublic-Comments-on-the-City-Council-Agenda&c=E,1,G2UwcU2Cja3Z9QYW9gsIvmFEPzdJZMIUd-WO94rdTkprufTt3- qaVKxBYTaTjTogzHXwistmqM2TdAAXiwpfFqujpJphbcmtiybnmZMjtrlY7SzjTg,,&typo=1 [7] Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.globenewswire.com%2fnews- release%2f2024%2f02%2f07%2f2825362%2f0%2fen%2fCupertino-Union-School-District-Announces-Solar-and-EV-Charging-Stations-Districtwide-in- Collaboration-with-ENGIE.html&c=E,1,qPspFxMNSjfdOb1WqPSeuhvX_VFmfsh_QqQtW1aYUtfcCZbgXO__- WTTIP1oQS5zji5BcOiuXULM_sYMPmp3f5eEyMyzYbPpw4raC1dChcmxdQ,,&typo=1 [8] Liang-Fang "Liang" Chao - City of Cupertino https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cupertino.gov%2fYour-City%2fCity- Council%2fMayor-Liang-Fang-Liang-Chao&c=E,1,m8MI3c_FmWhUmru4mZiyYPUKH5azm1zhih4CU_HPy- cfPwvhgD9KX7j4jeIq3Ei1qOuAemDAZ7QlFTie4a0y4ELAD_4LVdqxhqrod4GZUxxHkUf9cghfJQ,,&typo=1 From:Nita Rajput & Ravi Sapaharam To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Defund EV and Solar Projects Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:10:32 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include this in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. - - - Subject: Concerns Over Unfunded EV and Solar Projects Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am concerned about the proposed EV charging and solar PV projects lacking grant funding. Spending $7.2 million without external support is fiscally irresponsible. I urge you to defund these projects, except the SVCE grant-funded Service Center EVCS expansion, to ensure responsible budgeting. Sincerely, Nita Resident of Cupertino From:fiw325@comcast.net To:City Clerk; City Council; Rachelle Sander; ChaddM@cupertino.org; Susan Michael Subject:Urgent Request to Exclude Cupertino Sports Center from PV/EV Project and Reassess Overall Viability Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 1:51:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for agenda item 12 (Photovoltaic Systems CIP) for the 12/03/24 city council meeting. Thank you. Subject: Urgent Request to Exclude Cupertino Sports Center from PV/EV Project and Reassess Overall Viability Dear Mayor Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, City Manager Wu, Director Sander and Director Mosley, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed photovoltaic (PV) and EV charging systems at the Cupertino Sports Center (CSC), which is currently part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation Project. I respectfully request that CSC be removed from the list of selected sites for this project and that the entire PV/EV project be reconsidered. There are significant concerns regarding the viability and benefit of the project, given the current and likely future federal funding situation. With the expected change in federal administration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program, which this project relies on for federal grant funding, may soon be terminated. Given that grants under this program are only disbursed upon project completion, the City would need to spend $11 million before seeing any reimbursement, which creates a substantial financial risk. It is highly probable that by the time these funds could be approved, the federal program will no longer be available, leaving the City without the expected funding. Additionally, the benefits of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 program will only apply if all three selected sites are operational by April 2026. PG&E must approve permits for these sites before this deadline to secure the more favorable NEM 2.0 rates, which offer significantly greater savings than NEM 3.0. Given the complexity and risks involved in achieving this timeline, I urge the Council to seriously consider the financial implications of moving forward. If this deadline is missed, the reduced compensation under NEM 3.0 combined with the likely end of IRA funding would diminish the value of the project. Furthermore, I urge the City to remove the Cupertino Sports Center from consideration as a PV/EV site for the following reasons: 1. Limited Parking Availability: The parking situation at CSC is already constrained, especially during peak hours, and the addition of EV charging stations could attract non-regular users, further exacerbating the parking problem for CSC members. 2. Tennis Court Impact: The proposed carports for the PV systems would need to include lighting for safety, but these lights would cause glare that would negatively impact tennis players on the nearby courts. Despite suggestions to use screens, the height of the carports and short fencing on the west end would prevent full mitigation of this issue. This is unacceptable for the tennis-playing community. 3. Tree Removal: The proposed project would require the removal of trees in the designated PV area, which we strongly oppose. These trees are part of the natural beauty of CSC, and their removal would detract from the center’s environment. 4. Disruption to CSC usage: Past public works maintenance at the CSC has resulted in closure of the facility due to liability reasons as stated by city staff. We CSC users want to see zero disruption and no closure of CSC for this project. We strongly oppose the PV/EV project at CSC and ask that the CSC site be kindly removed from consideration. 5. SV Hopper parking at CSC: Lastly, I understand that the staff report suggests converting the CSC parking back area into a designated parking lot for the Silicon Valley Hopper, utilizing the EV charging stations. As CSC members, we are strongly against this proposal. Parking is already scarce, and turning the lot into a hub for non-member vehicle parking would severely impact CSC users' access, especially during busy times. Given these concerns, I respectfully request that the Council NOT approve the PV and EV systems at Cupertino Sports Center and consider rejecting the entire PV project. The financial risks, combined with the reduced benefit if the project timeline slips beyond April 2026, and the likelihood of federal grant funding disappearing, make this project imprudent. Please prioritize the needs of Cupertino residents and the long-term financial health of our city. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Fumiko Iwamura From:Santosh Rao To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; Susan Michael; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; Kristina Alfaro Subject:Urgent Request to Defund Unfunded EV and Solar PV Projects Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:45:24 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Would you please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. [Writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident] Subject: Urgent Request to Defund Unfunded EV and Solar PV Projects Dear Mayor Chao and Cupertino City Council Members, I would like to bring your attention to the table of EV charging and solar PV panel CIP projects. Unlike previous CIP sections in the appendix document, this table does NOT specify any grant funding coverage. There is NO grant funding any more for these. Public Works acknowledges further below in the appendix that in the current administration macro environment NO grant funding is available. I had clearly called this out to you at the time this item was approved previously that grant funding was not coming. I urge you to immediately defund these projects now. Please do NOT pay for even a day more of consultant costs on this project. I strongly urge you to defund all of these projects, with the sole exception of the SVCE grant- funded Service Center EVCS expansion. Please cancel the solar PV projects immediately. Please also cancel the Silicon Valley Hopper EV parking project. Spending $7 million on unfunded and prohibitively expensive solar PV installations for the benefit of only a small subset of Cupertino residents is fiscally irresponsible. The vast majority of Cupertino residents still rely on gasoline-powered vehicles. I urge you to act now to cancel and defund $7.2 million in unnecessary expenditures on these projects. Sincerely, San Rao (Cupertino resident and voter) From:Vikas Shah To:Chad Mosley; Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:47:32 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC. Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users. The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access. Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it. Sincerely, Vikas Shah 10396 Paradise Dr, Cupertino 95014 From:fiw325@comcast.net To:Chad Mosley; RaychellS@cupertino.org; City Council; City Clerk; Pamela Wu Subject:Urgent Request to Exclude Cupertino Sports Center from PV/EV Project and Reassess Overall Viability Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:11:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for agenda item 12 (Photovoltaic Systems CIP) for the 12/03/24 city council meeting. Thank you. Subject: Urgent Request to Exclude Cupertino Sports Center from PV/EV Project and Reassess Overall Viability Dear Mayor Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, City Manager Wu, Director Sander and Director Mosley, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed photovoltaic (PV) and EV charging systems at the Cupertino Sports Center (CSC), which is currently part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation Project. I respectfully request that CSC be removed from the list of selected sites for this project and that the entire PV/EV project be reconsidered. There are significant concerns regarding the viability and benefit of the project, given the current and likely future federal funding situation. With the expected change in federal administration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program, which this project relies on for federal grant funding, may soon be terminated. Given that grants under this program are only disbursed upon project completion, the City would need to spend $11 million before seeing any reimbursement, which creates a substantial financial risk. It is highly probable that by the time these funds could be approved, the federal program will no longer be available, leaving the City without the expected funding. Additionally, the benefits of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 program will only apply if all three selected sites are operational by April 2026. PG&E must approve permits for these sites before this deadline to secure the more favorable NEM 2.0 rates, which offer significantly greater savings than NEM 3.0. Given the complexity and risks involved in achieving this timeline, I urge the Council to seriously consider the financial implications of moving forward. If this deadline is missed, the reduced compensation under NEM 3.0 combined with the likely end of IRA funding would diminish the value of the project. Furthermore, I urge the City to remove the Cupertino Sports Center from consideration as a PV/EV site for the following reasons: 1. Limited Parking Availability: The parking situation at CSC is already constrained, especially during peak hours, and the addition of EV charging stations could attract non-regular users, further exacerbating the parking problem for CSC members. 2. Tennis Court Impact: The proposed carports for the PV systems would need to include lighting for safety, but these lights would cause glare that would negatively impact tennis players on the nearby courts. Despite suggestions to use screens, the height of the carports and short fencing on the west end would prevent full mitigation of this issue. This is unacceptable for the tennis-playing community. 3. Tree Removal: The proposed project would require the removal of trees in the designated PV area, which we strongly oppose. These trees are part of the natural beauty of CSC, and their removal would detract from the center’s environment. 4. Disruption to CSC usage: Past public works maintenance at the CSC has resulted in closure of the facility due to liability reasons as stated by city staff. We CSC users want to see zero disruption and no closure of CSC for this project. We strongly oppose the PV/EV project at CSC and ask that the CSC site be kindly removed from consideration. 5. SV Hopper parking at CSC: Lastly, I understand that the staff report suggests converting the CSC parking back area into a designated parking lot for the Silicon Valley Hopper, utilizing the EV charging stations. As CSC members, we are strongly against this proposal. Parking is already scarce, and turning the lot into a hub for non-member vehicle parking would severely impact CSC users' access, especially during busy times. Given these concerns, I respectfully request that the Council NOT approve the PV and EV systems at Cupertino Sports Center and consider rejecting the entire PV project. The financial risks, combined with the reduced benefit if the project timeline slips beyond April 2026, and the likelihood of federal grant funding disappearing, make this project imprudent. Please prioritize the needs of Cupertino residents and the long-term financial health of our city. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Fumiko Iwamura From:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Concerns Over Unfunded EV and Solar Projects Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:10:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk, Please include this in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting. - - - Subject: Concerns Over Unfunded EV and Solar Projects Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members, I am concerned about the proposed EV charging and solar PV projects lacking grant funding. Spending $7.2 million without external support is fiscally irresponsible. I urge you to defund these projects, except the SVCE grant-funded Service Center EVCS expansion, to ensure responsible budgeting. 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