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Item No. 12
Modification to Mitigation
Measure NOISE-1 for
22690 Stevens Creek Blvd.
(Alan Row) &
10625 S. Foothill Blvd.
(Canyon Crossing)
Presentation
1 City Council
July 7, 2022
Modification to Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 for
22690 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Alan Row) &
10625 S. Foothill Blvd. (Canyon Crossing)
Background
November 2, 2021: City Council adopted CMC
Chapter 17.04 Standard Environmental Protection
Requirements
January 13, 2022: City Council approved Resolutions
22-001 & 22-007
Mitigated Negative Declarations for Canyon
Crossing & Alan Row
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2 Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 &
CMC Chapter 17.04
Purpose: Address impacts from construction noise
Mitigation Measure
NOISE-1
CMC Chapter 17.04
Radius 300 feet of project site 500 feet of project site Timeframe At least 90 days
prior to
any construction
activities
At least 10
days prior to
any construction
activities
Applicant Request –
Alan Row & Canyon Crossing
Amend Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 to comply with
CMC Chapter 17.04
Modification of mitigation measure requires
addendum to IS/MND
Recirculation of CEQA documents & public hearing
is not required to approve addendum
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3 Alan Row & Canyon Crossing –
Addenda to IS/MND
Prepared by PlaceWorks
Environmental consultant for both projects &
CMC Chapter 17.04
Addenda support determination that:
The modification would not change the
approved projects
Noticing radius would increase by 200’
Noticing would comply with CMC Section
17.04.050(G)(1)(a)
Recommended Action
That the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
● Resolution No. 22-081 approving a modification to
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 for 22690 Stevens Creek
Boulevard (Alan Row)
● Resolution No. 22-082 approving a modification to
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 for 10625 S. Foothill
Boulevard (Canyon Crossing Mixed-Use Project)
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4 Comments/Questions
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Item No. 13
Drought Study Session
Presentation
City Council
Drought Status and Water
Conservation Measures
July 7, 2022
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Drought Status
and Water
Conservation
Measures
Agenda
● Drought Status
● Drought Impacts to Valley Water
● Where Municipal Water is Used
● Water Conservation Measures
for Water Use
● Water Retailers Actions
● Next Steps
● Input/Questions
Santa Clara Valley Water District
• Severe Drought
• 3rd year of drought
• Driest first three
months
• Low imported and
local supplies
Drought Status
Early and Proactive Drought Response
Countywide Water Savings
Water use headed in the right direction
County Compared to State Savings
• Valley Water’s savings exceed State’s, but we still need to do more • Water use reduction enforcement plan will help increase water savings • Educational process culminating in fines for uncorrected violations
• Fines up to $10,000
• Irrigation restrictions in amended Resolution 22029
• 2 days per week for non-functional turf
• No runoff, mid-day water, or irrigation after rainfall (all landscapes)
• State ban on water CII lawn may be included
• Focused on Valley Water potable supplies (Treated water and groundwater)
Enforcement Ordinance
Water
Conservation
Programs
Residential Programs
Landscape Programs
Commercial, Industrial,
Institutional Programs
Agricultural Programs
Outreach/Education
City of Cupertino
Where Municipal Water is Used
Park, 51%
School Joint Use
Turf, 29%
Golf, 8%
Median, 6%
Facility
Landscaping, 3%
Facility, 3%
Water Use By City Asset
Park
School Joint Use Turf
Golf
Median
Facility Landscaping
Facility
• City Ordinance 15.32 – Water Conservation
• 2015 Water Conservation Measures
• Partnered with Valley Water and water
retailers to offer rebates (Graywater – Laundry
to Landscape, Landscape Conversion and
Rainwater Capture)
Water Conservation Measures for
Municipal Water Use
• Proactively implemented measures to conserve water
• Water efficient fixtures
• Drip irrigation system
• SMART irrigation controllers
• Reduce water programming of all outside irrigation for trees/shrubs • No watering of turf used passively
• Limited watering (consistent with 2 days/week watering or similar) of turf areas used intermittently by City permitted events
• A minimum of 20% reduced watering of turf areas programmed by City or school recreation events
• No operation of the interactive fountain at Community Hall • No water used to clean asphalt areas/sidewalks/plaza areas • Water used for street sweeping minimized
Water Conservation Measures did the
City take?
Cupertino Participation in Valley Water Conservation Programs 2019 2020 2021 2022*
eCart (no-cost water efficiency equipment such
as aerators) 2 2 304 184
Greywater System Rebates 003 1
Water Wise Outdoor Surveys 001 1
Submeters 000 0
Irrigation Equipment Rebates 27 27 17 4
Landscape Conversion Participants 10 24 35 34
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers 26 26 24 17
*2022 data is year-to-date as of May 15
0 10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
2019 2020 2021 2022*
Square Feet
Turf Removed and Replaced
with Drought-Tolerant Using
Rebate Programs in Cupertino
California Water Services
California Water Service
July 2022
Los Altos Suburban
Quality. Service. Value.®
The Drought, Water‐Use Restrictions,
Conservation, and You
Recent Developments
State Water Resources Control Board adopts
Emergency Regulation to reduce water demand and
improve water conservation
Cal Water receives approval from CPUC to implement
Stage 1 of Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
Stage 2 prohibited uses and irrigation day
restrictions go into effect
Cal Water files Stage 2 of Water Shortage
Contingency Plan (WSCP) for Los Altos
Suburban District
Cal Water files updated Water Shortage
Contingency Plan with CPUC
Prohibited Uses of Water
• Use of water on landscaping that causes runoff onto
adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures
• Use of a hose without a shut-off nozzle to wash vehicles • Use of water for washing driveways and sidewalks
• Use of water for decorative fountains that do not utilize a recirculation system
• Use of water on landscaping during or within 48 hours after rainfall
• Use of excessive water due to unrepaired leaks or
defective irrigation systems
• Providing water in restaurants (except upon request)
• Outdoor irrigation between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
https://www.calwater.com/drought
Stage 2 Irrigation Day Restrictions
Los Altos Suburban District (2 days/week)
No watering between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Street address ending
in:
Watering days
Odd number Tuesday and Saturday
Even number Wednesday and Sunday
No number Wednesday and Sunday
Exceptions: Landscape zones that exclusively use drip and/or micro-spray irrigation systems, irrigating with a hand-held bucket or similar container, with a continuously monitored hose that is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or similar device, or for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
Stage 2 Authorized Penalties
• First violation – customer notification
• Second violation -$50 penalty
• Third violation - $100 penalty
• Fourth violation - Flow-restricting device
installed
• Egregious violation - Flow-restricting device
installed
As much as 60% of domestic water use is outdoors
● Evaluation of your irrigation system (look for leaks, outdated equipment)
● Adjust watering schedules to meet new requirements
● Install a Smart Irrigation Controller
● Convert overhead spray sprinklers to drip irrigation where applicable ● Convert areas of ornamental turf to drought-friendly landscaping What Can I Do at Home?
Cal Water Conservation Rebates
• High-efficiency clothes
washer
• High-efficiency toilet
• Smart irrigation controller
• High-efficiency sprinkler
nozzles
• Lawn-to-garden
• Spray-to-drip
Residential
Cal Water Conservation Rebates
• High-efficiency valve-type toilet
• High-efficiency tank-type toilet
• High-efficiency urinal
• Lawn-to-garden
• Spray-to-drip
• High-efficiency sprinkler nozzles
• Spray body with integrated pressure
regulation and check valve
• Large rotary nozzle
• Smart irrigation controller
• Customized incentive program
Commercial
Smart Landscape Tune-Up Program
• Evaluation of irrigation system
• Identification and
improvement of irrigation
leaks, broken equipment, and
other water-saving
opportunities
● Installation of smart
irrigation controllers
● Installation of high-
efficiency sprinkler nozzles
● Repair of drip irrigation
● Repair and replacement
of irrigation valves
● Repair and replacement
of spray bodies
calwater.com/tuneup
Lawn-to-Garden & Spray-to-Drip
Rebates
• Lawn-to-garden program:
$3 per square foot of lawn
removed, with 50%
converted to drought-
tolerant landscaping
• Spray-to-drip program:
$0.50 per square foot of
landscaping converted
from standard spray
irrigation system to drip
system
2021 Conservation Report
Los Altos Suburban District
Historical GPCD
235
228
239
218
211
220 218
195
159 152
169
200
172
133 130
149 158 152
166
146
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
GPCD
San Jose Water
San Jose Water Drought Response
• Water use restrictions filed with the
CPUC June 18, 2021
• Mandatory Conservation Plan
authorized Nov. 15, 2021
• Allocations based on 2019 usage
• Minimum allocations to protect low
water users
• Drought surcharges if allocations
exceeded
• Allocation appeal process
San Jose Water Drought Response
• One-stop drought information page on our
website at: sjwater.com/drought
• Mandatory conservation plan details
• Current and past drought updates
• Drought FAQs – Learn more about the
extreme drought
• Leak status map
San Jose Water Drought Response
• Conservation program includes:
• Complimentary water efficiency visits
(CATCH)
• Water-wise gardening info
• Multilingual conservation tips, rebates
and other incentives
San Jose Water Drought Response
Customer Communications
• Direct mail - Mandatory
Conservation Plan brochure
• Bill inserts
• Webinars
• Social media efforts
• Conservation
• Drought
• Bill pay assistance
San Jose Water Drought Response
• Rebates for lawn replacements and irrigation
equipment
• Free water-saving devices
• Online form to report water waste & leaks
San Jose Water: Water Loss Audit for
Cupertino (2020)
• Non-revenue water (NRW) as a
percentage of total water supplied
totaled 5.9%
• Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) is 1.02
• The ILI is a leading benchmark standard for
evaluating system performance over time and in
comparison to other utilities
• All retailer water loss audit information is publically available on the State website:
• wuedata.water.ca.gov/awwa_plans
San Jose Water Customer Assistance
• Extended payment plans with no interest
• Arrearage payment funding (CA state program)
applied to 45% of Cupertino residential customers
with overdue balances
• LIHWAP (CA state program) – Customers with
overdue balances can receive up to $2000
• CAP – Customer Assistance Program based on
income eligibility – 15% discount
• Continue to monitor current water
conservation measures
• Continue coordination with Valley Water,
San Jose Water and California Water
Services
Next Steps
July 7, 2022
END SLIDE
Drought Status
&
Water Conservation Measures
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Item No. 14
Proposed Amendments to
Environmental Review
Committee
Presentation
City Council
July 7, 2022
Proposed Amendments to CMC
Chapter 2.84: Environmental Review
Committee
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Background
• Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
established in 1990 (CMC 2.84)
• Reviews discretionary projects that are not
categorically exempt to determine if an EIR is
required
• Committee composition:
• 1 Councilmember
• 1 Planning Commissioner
• City Manager or designee
• Public Works Director or designee
• CDD Director or designee
Prior City Council Action
• Feb.15, 2022: City Council held study session to
consider changes to City commissions and
committees
• Directed staff to prepare an amendment to
CMC Chapter 2.84 to change ERC
composition to two members of the City
Council and one member of the Planning
Commission
• Referred amendments to Committee
jurisdiction to the ERC
Recommended Action
• Conduct a first reading and approve the
introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter
2.84 per Council direction
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Item No. 15
Economic Development
Committee Ordinance
Presentation
July 7, 2022
Economic Development Committee
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• Economic Development Committee (EDC) has met informally. • Council requested staff to amend the Muni Code to codify the EDC as part of the City Work Program.
• At the February 15th meeting, Council provided direction to staff:
• Membership comprised of two members of the
City Council and three members from the community representing retail, hospitality, and the technology industry.
• At the May 19th special meeting, Council provided further direction to staff:
• Membership comprised of two members of the City Council, five members from the community representing retail, hospitality, commercial real estate, education, and the technology industry, and two members from the Sustainability and Technology Information and Communication Commissions.
• Include optional language to indicate that a majority of members must be Cupertino residents.
Background
Discuss items of importance pertinent to local
businesses and to provide feedback to staff on
business related City initiatives or projects.
EDC Historical Purpose
ED Committees or Commissions in Other Cities
City Committee/Commission Composition Purpose
Mountain
View Downtown Committee
11 members:
• 4 property owners or downtown business reps
• 2 community‐at‐large members who are residents
• 4 business‐at‐large members with reps from:
• 1 Downtown Business Association
• 1 Chamber of Commerce
• 2 businesses not in the Downtown
Encourage economic development specific to the
downtown area.
San Jose Community and Economic
Development Committee 5 Councilmembers Encourage a strong economy; ensure arts, cultural, & entertainment offerings; create healthy neighborhoods.
Santa
Clara
Economic Development,
Communication, and
Marketing Committee
4 Councilmembers Proactive economic development and effective communication, review marketing & branding strategies.
Fremont Economic Development
Advisory Commission
9 members:
• 5 reps: Business, Resident; Real Estate; Community College • 3 reps from Commercial / Industrial sector
• 1 rep from the Chamber of Commerce Promote and facilitate economic development.
Milpitas Economic Development and
Trade Commission
7 members:
• 1 Councilmember
• 1 Chamber of Commerce
• 1 Real Estate
• 1 Resident
• 1 Milpitas Unified School District/Education
• 1 Business
• 1 Technology and Trade
Advise on broad economic development and business
issues, cultivate international trade relationships.
Provide expertise and guidance on policy related to economic development, and actively promote Cupertino as a location of choice for current and prospective businesses by:
1. Making recommendations to City Council on a broad range of strategic matters broadly applicable to the City’s economic development goals;
2. Serving as an ambassador to shed a positive light on the City by sharing economic development resources and information to prospective businesses and stakeholders, thus positioning the City as a location of choice; and
3. Encouraging public/private partnerships to further the City’s economic development goals by identifying potential resources.
Proposed EDC Purpose
Seven (9) members including elected officials, industry sector representatives, and key partners:
1. City Councilmember
2. City Councilmember
3. Technology Sector Representative
4. Retail/Small Business Representative
5. Hospitality/Tourism Sector Representative
6. Education Sector Representative
7. Commercial Real Estate Representative
8. Sustainability Commissioner
9. Technology, Information, and Communication Commissioner Proposed EDC Membership
1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2240
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.96 of Title 2
(Administration and Personnel) to Codify the
Economic Development Committee".
2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from
CEQA.
Recommendation
Questions?