CC 10-17-2023
#7
City Hall Project
Presentation
City Council • October 17, 2023
City Hall Options
CC 10-17-2023 Item No. 7
Subject
Options for construction of a City Hall facility
Recommended Action
Direct staff to pursue conceptual development of a
mixed used Public Private Partnership for City Hall and the Sports Center properties
Subject and Recommended Action:
Previous project review has shown that a renovation
project would cost approximately $27.5M, while a new
facility would approach a cost of $80M. The revised
direction from Council seeks to identify ways to deliver a new facility as opposed to renovating the existing facility.
Cost Estimates
• Bond or Loans: compromised by a
projected budget deficit
• Future Revenue Enhancements: Sales tax
increase, and other tax options
• Public-Private Partnerships: requires a
revenue-producing development
Funding Options
Which City properties are good
candidates for a revenue-
producing development?
• City Hall
• Sports Center
Factors: high construction costs,
inclusionary housing
requirements, development
density, market performance
Report: Go/No-Go Assessment
• Ensure existing use is replaced at a City facility.
• Address need for a City Hall.
• Incorporate programmable public event space.
• Provide for community engagement and input.
Proposed Parameters
A strong demand for rental housing in Cupertino
exists, driven by high home ownership costs. However,
rent levels in Cupertino are just low enough where
they cast doubt on the viability of a potential project.
All of this is evidenced in the private development
market where interest is strong, but actual
development has difficulty taking place, and this
without the added complexity of a municipal use
detracting from the bottom line.
Report: Market Demands
Byrne Residence:
$2.73M
Additional Revenue sources
10455 Torre Avenue:
$4.45M
Direct staff to engage with Below Market
Housing Developers to explore options for
City Hall and/or Sports Center.
Next Steps
Questions?
Thank You
CC 10-17-2023
#8
Blackberry Farm Golf
Course
Presentation
City Council • October 17, 2023
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Update on Feasibility Studies
CC 10-17-2023 Item No. 8
Subject:
Blackberry Farm (BBF) Golf Course Feasibility Study, considering options to complete minimal repairs and improvements to the BBF Golf Course (Option 1) or convert BBF Golf Course to a Natural Habitat (Option 3)
Recommended Action:
Direct staff to proceed with minimal repairs to maintain the BBF Golf Course (Option 1)
Subject and Recommended Action:
Agenda 1. Background & Site
2. Reports’ Key Points
3. Next steps & Recommendation
Update on
Feasibility Studies
Stevens Creek Corridor includes
• McClellan Ranch Preserve
• Blackberry Farm Park
• Blackberry Farm Golf Course
• Stocklmeir House & Orchard
• Blesch property
• Stevens Creek Trail
Background:
Site Parameters
• 2020: 60-year-old irrigation system at BBF
Golf Course requires improvements.
• 2021: City Council directs Staff to study
options for “Minimal Repairs” and
“Convert to Natural Habitat”
• 2022: Studies and Public Outreach
completed
Background
• New irrigation system: projected to use 8.5M gal
water annually over full site, reduced from 15.9M
• Replant ponds area with native plantings and
biofiltration system
• Shorten hole #9 to improve safety
• Install netting between holes to improve safety
• $1.97M total capital cost (2022 estimate)
• $8.12M total O&M cost over 25 years (incl. revenues)
Report: Minimal Repairs to Golf Course
Report: Convert to Natural Habitat
• Return to “Oak Savanna”
• Nature trails, outdoor seating, environmental
education along with other non-field recreational
opportunities
• Native habitat will include special-status plants and expect some wildlife species to reappear
• New irrigation system for 3 to 5 years to establish, then removed after 8 years
• $1.88M total capital cost (2022 estimate)
• $10.22M total O&M cost over 25 years (incl. revenues) Report: Public Outreach
• 2019 PRSMP outreach: high values to natural open
space & recreational diversity
• 52% of survey respondents prefer Golf Course, but
57% of Cupertino residents prefer Natural Habitat
• Both options scored high marks when asked
“would you use it often in the future?”
• Over 4000 responses to the public survey, 3 in-
person events, and 2 Commissions meetings
If Council gives direction to keep the golf course, Staff will pursue with some investigations:
a. Minimal Repairs : scope and costs
b. Operational improvements that improve revenue
generation
c. Golf Course Enhancements that improve the course and perhaps reduce the footprint
d. Explore Lease Options with outside vendors to reduce costs and increase City revenues
Next Steps
Given the high usage of the golf course and
the recreational need that it meets,
combined with opportunities to reduce costs
through water efficiency and increased
revenue through fee adjustments, Staff
recommends that the golf course be
retained and that Council direct staff to
proceed with Option 1.
Recommendation
Questions?
Thank You