CC 07-19-2022
Special Meeting
Item No. 1
Lawrence-Mitty Update
Presentation
LAWRENCE-MITTY
PARK AND TRAIL MASTER PLAN
City Council Meeting
July 19, 2022
Today’s Agenda
• Site Overview
• Community Engagement
• City Input & Design Approach
• Discussion
SITE OVERVIEW
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions South Trail
Existing Conditions Open Space
Existing Conditions North End
• Citywide Goals and
Regulations
• Topographic Survey
• Circulation and Access
• Noise Reduction
• Existing Utilities, Easements,
and Setbacks
• Soil Assessment
• Stormwater and Hydrology
• Biological Resources
• Trees and Planting
Technical Site Analysis
Environmental Summary Report
Opportunities and Constraints
(Attachment A)
Site Opportunities
RECREATION
• (South) Small open spaces for passive recreation or
creek overlooks
• Existing trail and park amenities
• Existing small neighborhood park with play area and
pedestrian bridge
• (North) Large open space for a range of recreation
opportunities
• Connections to existing trail, Sterling Barnhart Park, Rancho Rinconada Pool, nearby schools
CREEK
• Views to the creek possible with berm and soil pile removals • Potential collaboration with schools for environmental education opportunities
NOISE
• Reduced noise level at sound walls
• Lower noise levels far from expressway
SOIL
• Removal of soil piles (construction debris)
• Reduction of impervious surface, improving creek health NOISE
• Limited visibility at sound walls
• Maintenance/emergency access points from expressway
impact potential noise mitigation
• Road noise and visibility of Expressway
• Highway noise from I-280
SOIL
• Remnant soil piles (construction debris)
• Elevated levels of lead in soil adjacent to expressway • Remnant berms with mature tree roots limit removal
Site Constraints
ACCESS AND RECREATION
• Limited parking (on-street only)
• No current bike/pedestrian connection north
CREEK
• Saratoga Creek constraints: environmental agency
regulations, no development below top of bank, limited tree removal
• Utility coordination required with San Jose (water, sewer, stormwater)
• Steep creek edge with stepped gabions
Understanding the Site
Opportunities
Challenges
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Bunny Run 5K
Saturday Soccer
at Creekside Park
Pop-Up Events
Virtual Community
Meeting
Site Tour at
Lawrence-Mitty
Online Survey563 responses
50% live within ½ mile
of the trail
84% are Cupertino residents
30% live within the Rancho
Rinconada neighborhood
12% live within the West San
Jose neighborhood
Summary of Community Input
• Shaded Areas
• Walking Paths
• Restroom
• Seating
Top Community and
Comfort Features
Summary of Community Input
• Nature Play
• Things to Climb
• Fitness Equipment
Top Recreation Features
• Nature Trails
• Native Plants to
Enhance Wildlife
• Creek Overlook
Top Wildlife, Nature,
and Education Features
Community Input: Key Considerations
• Wildlife, nature, native
plants, and education
features
• Nature play and climbing
features
• Play and fitness for all ages
• Flexible lawn space
• Creek overlook, viewpoint
• Extend the bike trail to the site
and connect to the north
• Separated walking trails
• Reduction of onsite noise levels
• Considerations for site safety
• Comfort features: restroom,
seating, picnic tables
• Dogs in the park
CITY INPUT & DESIGN APPROACH
Design Process
Technical
Site Analysis
Community
Input
Joint
Commission
+
City
Council
+
Three
Design
Alternatives
Joint Commission
• Complete the bike trail to the
north
• Consider purchasing available
property to provide north end
access
• Location and access to
restrooms
• Site safety: lighting & visibility
• Widening the current
pedestrian bridge
• Management of noise levels in
the park
• Management of onsite soils
with elevated lead levels
• Environmental considerations:
preservation of trees, native
plants, wildlife habitat
• Listen to the community input
for recreation
City Council
• Access & Connections
• Site Soils
• Noise
• Restroom
• Lighting
• Recreation Features
Synthesis & Approach to Key Issues
Access & Parking
Considerations:
• No on-site parking or drop-off
• Bicycle and Pedestrian access from
West/East/South
Proposed Approach:
• Recreation features need to align with
limited street parking
• Retain the 2 existing maintenance
points along the Expressway
• Reconfigure north maintenance point
as needed for emergency vehicles
North Connection
Considerations:
• City/community desire to make a
loop connection for better
circulation and safety
• Narrow conditions, outside
property, many entities involved
• City/community desire to build
park as soon as possible
• Requires interim design solution
and long-term plan
North Connection
Proposed Project Approach :
• Design solution that terminates at
north end of open space
• Allow space in the design for an
eventual trail further north
Long Term Goal:
• Potential property purchase
• Regional coordination of a long-
term connection:
− Potential Calvert Drive loop
− Potential Stevens Creek loop
Site Soils
Proposed Approach :
North (New):
Cap where trail will be
South (Existing):
Leave where mature trees
and existing trail exist
Remove debris and re-use
soil on site
Remove wherever possible
and re-use on site
Considerations:
Soils Along Expressway
• Elevated lead levels in first 20’
next to expressway
• 3 options to address:
Leave, Cap, Remove
Soil Piles at Open Space
Soil Berms at Top of Creek Bank
Noise
Considerations
• Visibility vs. safety
• Multiple options – berm, CMU walls,
transparent walls, combinations
Proposed Approach for 3 Alt’s
1. Half wall /half berm and vegetation
2. Sound wall and vegetation
3. Sound wall with some portions
transparent to the expressway
Restroom Lighting
Considerations
• Mixed support
• Safety vs. Wildlife
• Continuity with current trail
conditions
Proposed Approach
• Balanced approach with
any lighting located away
from the creek
Considerations
• Community support
• Visibility/safety
• Location
• Utilities
• Cost
Proposed Approach for 3 Alt’s
1. Restroom at new site
2. Restroom at Sterling
Barnhart
3. No restroom
Recreation Features
Proposed Approach for 3 Alt’s
• Baseline level of top
community priorities in all
concepts
• Three concepts will differ in
emphasis and additional
recreation features offered
• Provide opportunities for all
ages in each concept
DISCUSSION
• Access & Connections
• Site Soils
• Noise
• Restroom
• Lighting
• Recreation Features
CC 07-19-2022
Item No. 20
Senate Bill 1338
Presentation
July 19, 2022
Senate Bill 1338
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SB 1338 (Umberg and Eggman)
• The Community Assistance Recovery, and
Empowerment (CARE) Court
• Sponsored by Governor Newsom
• Family, professionals, and first responders,
can petition Court to order those suffering
from certain mental illness into voluntary
agreement or into court-ordered
treatment plan
Funding
• $2.2 Billion for Mental Health Services
• $518.5 million in grants to Counties
• $54 million granted to Santa Clara County
Legislative Review Committee (LRC)
• The LRC considered SB 1338 on June 27, 2022
• Voted to take a Watch position as there was
a split decision
• LRC unanimously recommended that the full
Council consider a position on SB 1338.
Legislative Platform
Homelessness Section pg. 6:
1. Support legislation that provides funding to
create pathways to permanent housing and
supportive services.
2. Support legislation and funding to help facilitate
and promote regional efforts to address
homelessness.
3. Support legislation to address issues affecting the
homeless population, including mental health and
substance abuse.
Recommended Action
• Consider adopting a position on SB 1338
and authorizing the Mayor to send letters to
the State Legislature regarding the
proposed legislation.
Questions?
CC 07-19-2022
Item No. 27
Weed Abatement Lien
Assessment
Presentation
Cupertino City Council
July 19, 2022
Weed and Brush Abatement
Lien Assessment and Collection of Fees
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Lien Assessment and
Collection Process
● Both Weed and Brush Abatement Programs
● Property owners abate by April 30
● Only noncompliant properties are assessed
Charges:
● County contractor work
● County inspection and administrative fees
● Included on property owner tax bill
Lien Assessment and
Collection Process – Cont.
2022 County Fees
Initial inspection $91
First Administrative Fee $505
Second Administrative Fee $858
100% of Contractor Fees transferred to Parcel
Owner
Passed Inspection Process
● City pays initial inspection fee for properties that
pass inspection by April 30
● Funded by the General Fund (ongoing $8,886
budget appropriation)
County Assessment Report
Assessment Report (full) 137 parcels $49,660
Passed Inspection
- for payment by City
115 parcels $10,465*
($1,579)
Assessment Report (fail)
- mailed with hearing notice
to parcel owners on July 7
22 parcels $39,104
*Exceeds $8,886 budget appropriation
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct hearing to consider objections
from property owners on Assessment Report
(failed inspections)
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-089 approving lien
assessment and collection of fees on private
parcels
3. Approve Budget Modification 2223-221
increasing appropriation by $1,579 (for
passed inspection costs)