C - Draft Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume 2 City of Cupertino Annex

Santa Clara County
Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan 2023 Update
City of Cupertino Annex
February 21, 2024

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2. City of Cupertino

2.1. Hazard Mitigation Plan Points of Contact
The point of contact during the Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) planning process for the City of Cupertino was the Emergency Management Analyst. This annex within the MJHMP was developed using information provided by the City of Cupertino’s Local Planning Team.

Table 1: City of Cupertino Local Planning Team Members for the 2023 Santa Clara County MJHMP
Name Position Organization Role on Team and in Planning Process
Meredith Albert Emergency
Management
Analyst
City of Cupertino General oversight, hazard
identification, and plan development
Thomas Chin Emergency
Manager
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Andre Duurvoort Sustainability
Manager
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Susan Michael Capital
Improvement
Program Manager
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Jimmy Tan Assistant Director
of Public Works
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Chad Mosley Acting Director of
Public Works
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Jennifer Chu Senior Civil
Engineer, City
Public Works
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development
Esther Kwon Public Information
Officer
City of Cupertino Hazard identification and plan
development

The City’s Local Planning Team Members participated in the MJHMP by attending meetings on the Plan Kick-Off, Risk Assessment, Mitigation Strategy, Wrap-up, and two one-on-one meetings with the planning consultant. In addition, the city filled out the requested forms on each section which were used to develop this annex. The city also shared information regarding public opportunities to participate in the draft plan update utilizing the digital survey and seven in-person and virtual public outreach meetings. Further, the City team was provided the opportunity to review the draft plan prior to submittal to Cal OES and FEMA.

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Table 2: External Stakeholders Invited to Be Involved in Planning Process Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
American Red Cross Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.

A nonprofit humanitarian
organization that provides
emergency assistance, disaster
relief, and disaster
preparedness education in the
United States.

American Red Cross – Silicon
Valley Chapter
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.

A nonprofit humanitarian
organization that provides
emergency assistance, disaster
relief, and disaster
preparedness education in the
United States.

Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (ARES)
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A corps of trained amateur radio
operator volunteers organized to
assist in public service and
emergency communications.

Cal OES Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Office responsible for
overseeing and coordinating
emergency preparedness,
response, recovery, and
homeland security activities
within the state.

California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

The fire department of the
California Natural Resources
Agency.

California Department of
Transportation
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

An executive department of the
U.S. state of California.

Cattlemen’s Association Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A nonprofit trade association
that represents California's
ranchers and beef producers in
political affairs.

City of East Palo Alto Neighboring communities. A city in San Mateo County, California, United States.

City of Menlo Park Neighboring communities. Menlo Park is a city at the eastern edge of San Mateo
County.

Cooper-Garrod Estate
Vineyards
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Garrod Farms is a family-owned
and operated estate winery and
stables.

Cupertino Sanitation District Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

Providing wastewater collection
and conveyance to the City of
Cupertino and areas of
Saratoga.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Department of Homeland
Security
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

The U.S. federal executive
department responsible for
public security, roughly
comparable to the interior or
home ministries of other
countries.

Department of Toxic
Substances
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

An agency of the government of
the state of California that
protects public health and the
environment from hazardous
waste.

Emergency Medical Services Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

Provides statewide coordination
and leadership for the planning,
development, and
implementation of
local EMS systems.

Emergency Services Volunteer
Representative
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Organization that ensures public
safety, security, and health by
addressing and resolving
different emergencies.

Federal Aviation Administration Agencies that have the authority to regulate development.

Offers civil aviation safety
enforcement services.

Google Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

American multinational
technology company focusing
on artificial intelligence, online
advertising, search engine
technology, cloud computing,
computer software, quantum
computing, e-commerce, and
consumer electronics.

Hidden Villa Farm Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations, among
others.

Nonprofit educational
organization teaching programs
on environmental and
multicultural awareness.

Intel Corporation Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

An American multinational
corporation and technology
company headquartered in
Santa Clara, California
Kaiser Permanente—Santa
Clara
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

An American integrated
managed care consortium.

Life Moves Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Provides interim housing and
supportive services for
homeless families and
individuals to rapidly return to
stable housing.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Moffett Field Ames Research
Center, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
(NASA)
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Major NASA research center
at Moffett Federal Airfield in
California's Silicon Valley.

National Weather Service,
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

Scientific and regulatory agency
within the U.S. Department of
Commerce.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Representatives of businesses, academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

One of the largest combination
natural gas and electric utilities
in the United States.

Regional Water Quality Control
Board
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development.

Provides government regulatory
services related to water
pollution and control.

Rotating Safe Car Park Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and neighboring
communities.

Allows for temporary overnight
parking for homeless individuals
or families living out of their
cars as a safe alternative to
sleeping on the streets or in a
homeless shelter.

Santa Clara County CERT Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

Trains residents to prepare for
and respond to life-threatening
events in their community.

Santa Clara County FireSafe
Council
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

A nonprofit, grassroots
organization that provides
education and project
assistance for homeowners.

Santa Clara County Local
Oversight Program
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities.

Program to oversee assessment
and mitigation of contaminated
sites to protect groundwater
resources, human health,
safety, and the environment.

Santa Clara County Parks Agencies that have the authority to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

Provide, protect, and preserve
regional parklands for the
enjoyment and education.

Santa Clara County Planning &
Development
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

Plays a key role in supporting
economic development and
ensuring opportunities for the
public to participate in
land development.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Office
Agencies that have the authority
to regulate development, and
neighboring communities.

A local law enforcement agency
that serves Santa Clara County,
California.

Santa Clara University Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

A private Jesuit university in
Santa Clara, California.

Santa Clara Valley Open Space
Authority
Neighboring communities. An independent special district in Santa Clara County.

St. Louise Hospital (Santa Clara
County Hospital System)
Representatives of nonprofit
organizations, including
community-based organizations,
that work directly with and/or
provide support to underserved
communities and socially
vulnerable populations.

Community hospital.

Stanford Healthcare Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

Multispecialty clinic that
provides convenient access to
advanced, specialty care in the
South Bay.

Vista Center for the Blind and
Visually Impaired
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

Empowers individuals who
are blind or visually impaired to
embrace life to the fullest
through evaluation, counseling,
education, and training.

Westwind Barn Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations.

State-of-the-art horse boarding
and training facility.

County of Santa Clara Neighboring jurisdiction, local
agency involved in hazard
mitigation.

Responsible for engaging the
whole community in assessing
needs and developing strategies
to achieve stronger mitigation
capabilities within the Santa
Clara County Operational Area.

City of Campbell Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Gilroy Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Los Altos Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

Town of Los Altos Hills Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

Town of Los Gatos Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Milpitas Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Morgan Hill Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Mountain View Neighboring communities. A city in Santa Clara County.

City of Palo Alto Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley.

City of San José Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley.

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Agency or Organization Stakeholder Type Description
City of Santa Clara Neighboring communities. A city near San Jose, in California’s Silicon Valley.

City of Saratoga Neighboring communities. Located in Silicon Valley.

City of Sunnyvale Neighboring communities. Located in the Santa Clara Valley.

Santa Clara County Fire
Department
Local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation
activities, and neighboring
communities.

A California Fire Protection
District serving Santa Clara
County.

Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Representatives of businesses,
academia, and other private
organizations, and neighboring
communities.

Provides stream stewardship,
wholesale water supply, and
flood protection for Santa Clara
County, California.

The City supported a “whole community” approach to this plan update. Neighboring communities, local and regional agencies involved in mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development as well as businesses, academia, and other private and nonprofit interests were invited to be involved in the planning process by participating in planning meetings, public meetings, or reviewing the draft plan. In addition to the wide variety of stakeholders identified by the County, other stakeholders the City of Cupertino recommended including included the Santa Clara Valley Water District, PG & E, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara County Fire Department, San Jose Water, and CalWater. Additional stakeholders that were able to participate are included in Volume 1 of this plan. The City did not identify additional changes in priorities to be highlighted in their annex.

2.1.1. Public Outreach and Engagement
In addition to inviting a wide range of stakeholders, the City supported public outreach and engagement through distributing a digital survey utilizing social media and publicizing the availability of the survey at an in-person Earth Day event. This survey reached members of underserved populations, including primarily non-English speaking households.

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Figure 1: City of Cupertino Digital Survey Twitter Post

Figure 2: City of Cupertino Multilingual Website Post

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Figure 3: City of Cupertino Outreach at Earth Day Event In addition, the MJHMP was discussed at two virtual and five in-person public meetings across Santa Clara County. These in-person meetings were targeted towards areas with socially vulnerably populations. These meetings were also designed to be accessible for AFN (access and functional needs) populations. The public was also provided the opportunity to comment on the draft plan. Comments from the public survey were reviewed, evaluated for alignment with planning priorities, and incorporated as appropriate. Overall, the public expressed similar concerns as the participating jurisdictions including concerns regarding hazards like wildfire (including wildfire smoke), extreme heat, and flooding. In particular, evacuation routes and warning systems including public outreach to help inform people about their options. This feedback is reflected in the mitigation actions the City of Cupertino selected.

In addition to directly providing the public the opportunity to comment on the plan, the Santa Clara County Access and Functional Needs and Cultural Competency Working Group, which represents tens of community and faith-based organizations within the SCC operational area, was consulted on the plan.

They provided feedback based on the populations they serve, representing approximately 100 non-profits and VOAD members participating in the AFN and Cultural Competency Working Group. SCC also has representation from community centers and two consulate generals. In addition, some advocates do not have an affiliation but are Santa Clara County residents and provided input on LGBTQ+ and Disability topics. Some organizations include but are not limited to San Andreas Regional Center, Immigrant Info Services, Vista Center for the Blind, American Red Cross, Parents Helping Parents, and Lighthouse. The direct interaction and represented voices generally shared similar concerns for the extreme heat and wildfire hazards, community preparedness, and education and outreach activities. Therefore, prioritization

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of the wildfire hazard and the corresponding mitigation actions, along with high attention to public outreach and education efforts, informed the plan's many related mitigation actions.

The participation of the City of Cupertino and its stakeholders helped informed the development of the MJHMP and this annex in accordance with current priorities. The new plan continues to expand upon the work of the prior plan including emphasizing partnerships both within jurisdictions and special districts as well as with external stakeholders. Further, there is an increased emphasis on climate change, reflecting the increased understanding of the risk this hazard poses to the OA. The City did not identify additional changes in priorities to be highlighted in their annex.

2.2. Jurisdiction Profile
The following is a summary of key information about the jurisdiction and its history:
 Date of Incorporation: 1995
 Current Population: 59,610 as of January 1, 2022
 Population Growth: According to the California Department of Finance there was a 0.5 percent decrease in the population from 2021 (59,884) to 2022 (59,610).  Location and Description: Cupertino, California is located in the heart of Silicon Valley against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. With a population of almost 60,000 residents, Cupertino is 42 miles south of San Francisco and on the western edge of Santa Clara County. The City enjoys convenient access from Highways 280 and 85 and is situated along Stevens Creek Boulevard. The City shares borders with San José to the east and south, Sunnyvale to the north, Santa Clara to the northeast, and Los Altos to the northwest.  Brief History: In 1776, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Bautista de Anza led a group up the coast of California. During the expedition, the group encamped in what is now Cupertino. Anza’s cartographer christened the creek next to the encampment the Arroyo San Joseph Cupertino (known today as Stevens Creek) in honor of his patron, San Guiseppe (San Joseph) of Copertino, Italy. The village of Cupertino sprang up at the crossroads of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now DeAnza Boulevard) and Stevens Creek Boulevard. The initial primary economic activity was fruit agriculture, including prune, plum, apricot, and cherry orchards, as well as wineries. Cupertino officially became the 13th city in Santa Clara County on October 10, 1955.  Climate: Cupertino has mild weather, wet winters, and mild, dry summers. Averages in January range from 38.7 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to 58.2 °F. Averages in July range from 54.1 °F to 82.0 °F. The average annual rainfall is 14.9 inches.
 Governing Body Format: The City of Cupertino is governed by a five-member council. The City consists of five departments which are overseen by the City Manager: Administrative Services, Community Development, Information Services, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services. The City has thirteen commissions and committees, that report to the City Council. The City Council appoints the City Manager. The City Council is responsible for adopting this plan.

The City Manager is responsible for overseeing its implementation.

2.3. Development Trends
Cupertino is considered one of the most prestigious cities in which to live and work within Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. The City is world-renowned as the home of high-tech giants, such as Apple Computer Inc., Hewlett Packard, and Symantec, and as a community with stellar public schools.

Quality education and proximity to high-tech jobs make Cupertino a desired location for a highly educated and culturally diverse population.

The City’s business sector is thriving, as evidenced by its low vacancy rates and flagship tenants. High- profile tenants include Whole Foods, Strike Bowling, and Ducati motorcycles. Cupertino is known for its Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Volume 2: City of Cupertino 12
computing companies, but over 100 other businesses produce software, telecommunications, and health care products.

The City promotes economic and developmental growth through different programs like the Cupertino Business Outreach Program. Rich in opportunity, culture and sunshine, Cupertino is a progressive and diverse hometown in Silicon Valley for residents, businesses, and visitors.

The City of Cupertino has increased its population since the previous plan was developed, thereby increasing its vulnerability to flooding. Cupertino has and will continue to monitor the vulnerability of its population through the adoption and enforcement of floodplain management requirements, including regulating new construction in Special Floodplain Hazard Areas, Floodplain identification and mapping, and local requests for map updating and monitoring of flood activities.

Table 3: Recent and Expected Future Development Trends
Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land
since the development of the previous
hazard mitigation plan?
 If yes, give the estimated area
annexed and estimated number of
parcels or structures.

Yes, 8 acres at Lawrence Mitty Park with no structures.

Is your jurisdiction expected to annex
any areas during the performance
period of this plan?
 If yes, please describe land areas
and dominant uses.
 If yes, who currently has permitting
authority over these areas?
No
Are any areas targeted for development
or major redevelopment in the next five
years?
 If yes, please briefly describe,
including whether any of the areas
are in known hazard risk areas.

Yes, the area targeted for development is in a flood
hazard zone (minimal chances).

How many building permits were issued
in your jurisdiction since the
development of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total
Number
of
Permits
3,219 3,230 3,274 3,089 3,716 3,416
Please provide the number of permits
for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where
development has occurred.

The City has not historically had the ability to track
development by hazard area. Development has occurred
throughout the City during the performance period for
this plan. For hazards with a clearly defined extent and location, the City cannot estimate development impacts.

For hazards with impacts citywide, it is safe to assume that this new development could be subject to impacts
from those hazards. However, it is important to note that all new development was subject to the regulatory
capabilities identified in this annex.

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Criterion Response
Please describe the level of buildout in
the jurisdiction, based on your
jurisdiction’s buildable lands inventory.

If no such inventory exists, provide a
qualitative description.

The City does not currently maintain a buildable lands
inventory, but the City Interactive Zoning Map includes layers showing vacant land and development potential.

2.4. Capability Assessment

2.4.1. Resources for the 2023 Planning Initiative
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for inclusion into the 2023 MJHMP for both Volume 1 and Volume 2 (City of Cupertino Annex). All the below items were additionally reviewed as part of the full capability assessment for the City of Cupertino.  Cupertino General Plan - The General Plan, including the Land Use, Transportation and Safety Elements, were reviewed for information regarding goals and policies consistent with hazard mitigation for carry over as goals and objectives.
 Capital Improvements Plan - The Capital Improvements Plan was reviewed to identify cross- planning initiatives.
 Cupertino Economic Development Plan – The Economic Development Strategic Plan was analyzed for potential integrative planning efforts.
 Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan – The EOP Base Plan was reviewed to identify existing and potential mitigation planning strategies.
 Green Plans – The Green Infrastructure, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Green Development and Construction, Green City Plans and even the Parks and Recreation Master Plan were reviewed to identify possible integrative mitigation planning initiatives.  Cupertino Municipal Code - The Municipal Code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and to identify opportunities for action plan integration.  Ordinances - The Flood Damage Prevention, Zoning, Subdivision, Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Watershed Protection, and Open Space ordinances were analyzed for alignment with natural hazard planning efforts.

2.4.2. Full Capability Assessment
An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 22 and Table 23. An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 24. An assessment of staffing capabilities is presented in Table

25. An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 26. Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 27. An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 28.

Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 29. Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 30, and the community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 31.

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Table 4: Legal and Regulatory Capability: Codes, Ordinances, and Requirements Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Building Code Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: 2022 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, Chapter 16.04.

Zoning
Ordinance
Yes No Yes No
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 19: Zoning
Subdivision
Ordinance
Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 1: Subdivisions Stormwater
Management
Ordinance
Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 9.18: Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Watershed Protection
Other Natural
Hazard-
Specific
Ordinances
Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 16.52 : Prevention of Flood Damage Post-Disaster
Recovery
No No No No
Comment: None Identified
Real Estate
Disclosure
No No Yes No
Comment: California Civil Code §1102 et seq.

Growth
Management
Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Local Agency Formation Commission; California Government Code §65300 et seq.

Site Plan
Review
Yes No No No
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 19: Zoning
Environmental
Protection
Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Cupertino General Plan, Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 9: Health and Sanitation; California Environmental Quality Act (Guideline: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000–15387).

Flood Damage
Prevention
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 16.52: Prevention of Flood Damage Emergency
Management
Yes Yes Yes No
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Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Comment: Santa Clara County Fire; Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 2.40: Disaster Council Climate
Change
Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: General Plan Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element & Cupertino Climate Action Plan; California SB-379.

Acquisition of
land for open
space and
public
recreation uses
Yes No No No
Comment: City Code, Chapter 19.88
Table 5: Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capabilities
Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capabilities Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
General Plan Yes No No Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: General Plan: Community Vision 2015-2040, Adopted October 201 Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Annually
Comment: Part of the adopted budget.

Floodplain or Watershed Plan No Yes No Yes
Comment: Santa Clara Valley Water District – Flood Control Stormwater Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Urban Water Management Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: Municipal Regional Permit, State Water Resources Control Board Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment: None identified; Cupertino is outside of the Santa Clara County Habitat Conservation Plan Permit Area.

Green Infrastructure Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The City of Cupertino Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan Parks or Open Space Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The Cupertino Parks and Recreation System Master Plan was adopted February 18, 2020.

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Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capabilities Local
Authority
Other
Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Economic Development Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The City of Cupertino’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) is a policy document intended to guide the City’s economic development activities over the next three to five years.

Transportation Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: It is part of the City’s General Plan.

Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: No plan identified.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The Santa Clara County Fire Department has developed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The plan is undergoing the 2022-2023 update.

Forest Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan 2.0 was adopted by City Council on August 16, 2022..

Local Emergency Operations Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan was adopted June 18, 2019.

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment (THIRA)
No No Yes No
Comment: Urban Area Security Initiative THIRA – 2016; As a jurisdiction within the Santa Clara Operational Area, Cupertino is covered by UASI.

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The plan was adopted in June 2021.

Public Health Plan No No No No
Comment: None Identified.

Table 6: Fiscal Capability
Financial Capability Could the resource be
used to fund future
mitigation activities?
Has the funding resource been
used in the past for mitigation
activities? If yes, for what type
of mitigation activities?
Community Development
Block Grants
Yes No
Other Federal Funding
Programs
Yes No
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Financial Capability Could the resource be
used to fund future
mitigation activities?
Has the funding resource been
used in the past for mitigation
activities? If yes, for what type
of mitigation activities?
Capital Improvements Project
Funding
Yes Yes, to upgrade and update
storm drainage systems, build out
shared community spaces,
infrastructural hardening,
electrification of infrastructure,
and bridge and road maintenance
projects (evacuation routes).

Authority to Levy Taxes for
Specific Purposes
Yes No
User Fees for Water, Sewer,
Gas or Electric Services
No No
Stormwater Utility Fee No No
Incur Debt through General
Obligation Bonds
No No
Incur Debt through Special
Tax Bonds
No No
Incur Debt through Private
Activity Bonds
Yes No
Withhold Public Expenditures
in Hazard-Prone Areas
No No
State Funding Programs Yes No
Development Impact Fees for
Homebuyers or Developers
Yes Yes, for the transportation impact fee
program.

Public or Private Partnership
Funding Sources
Yes No
Other Funding Sources No No
Table 7: Staffing Capabilities
Staffing Capability Have Capability? Is staffing adequate to enforce regulations?
Is staff trained on
natural hazards
and mitigation?
Chief Building Official  Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Parks and Recreation
Director
 Yes
 Full Time
 Parks and Recreation
Department
Yes Yes
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Staffing Capability Have Capability? Is staffing adequate to enforce regulations?
Is staff trained on
natural hazards
and mitigation?
Emergency Manager  Yes
 Full Time
 Office of Emergency
Management
Yes Yes
Community Planner  Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Civil Engineer  Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Engineers or
professionals
trained in building or
infrastructure
construction practices
 Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Planners or engineers
with knowledge of land
development and land
management practices
 Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Planners or engineers
with an understanding
of natural hazards
 Yes
 Full Time
 Community
Development
Department
Yes Yes
Surveyors  Yes
 Contracted
Yes Yes
GIS Coordinator or
personnel skilled or
trained in GIS
applications
 Yes
 Full Time
 GIS Division
Yes Yes
Public Works Director  Yes
 Full Time
 Department of Public
Works
Yes Yes
Fire Chief  Yes
 Full Time
 Santa Clara County
Fire Department
Yes Yes
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Staffing Capability Have Capability? Is staffing adequate to enforce regulations?
Is staff trained on
natural hazards
and mitigation?
Environmental Director  Yes
 Full Time
 Department of
Environment and
Sustainability
Yes Yes
Staff with training in
benefit/cost analysis
 Yes
 Contracted
Yes Yes
Scientist familiar with
natural hazards in local
area
 Yes
 Contracted
Yes Yes

Table 8: Administrative and Technical Capabilities
Administrative or Technical
Capability
Have Capability? Has the capability been used to
assess or mitigate risk in the past? If
yes, what type of hazard event?
Maintenance programs to
reduce risk
Yes Yes, the Public Works Department
maintains trees and median islands.

Mutual aid agreements No N/A
Hazard data and information Yes Yes, to plan for possible evacuation routes and appropriate temporary
evacuation points, and to identify areas
in the community that may be
particularly vulnerable to the impacts of
disasters.

Hazus analysis or GIS
software
Yes Yes, ArcGIS was used in past mitigation
efforts.

Grant writing Yes No
Does your jurisdiction have
any established warning
systems or services for
hazard events?
Yes Yes, AlertSCC. Alerts are sent directly to
your mobile device, landline, and or
email. Alerts for fire, earthquake, Heavy
Precipitaion, High Wind, Extreme
Temperatures, crime, and instructions
during a disaster.

Table 9: National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Topic Response
What department in your jurisdiction is
responsible for floodplain management?
Public Works Department
Who acts as your jurisdiction’s floodplain
administrator?
Senior Civil Engineer in the Public Works
Department
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Topic Response
Is the floodplain administrator or NFIP
Coordinator certified?
Yes
Is floodplain management an auxiliary
function in your jurisdiction?
No
What is the date of adoption of your flood
damage prevention ordinance?
2016
Do floodplain development regulations meet
or exceed FEMA or state minimum
requirements? If regulations exceed
requirements, in what ways?
Yes exceed requirements. Increased freeboard
(1’) and cumulative substantial damage.

How are the substantial
improvement/substantial damage provisions
implemented?
The Building Official is responsible for assessing
substantial improvement and substantial damage
structures in accordance with the City’s policy
titled “Alterations and Additions Located in Special
Flood Hazard Areas,” dated June 1, 2016, and
any subsequent revisions approved and
implemented by the Building Official. The
Floodplain Administer is responsible for ensuring
the Building Official has made any and all
substantial improvement/substantial damage
determinations, as applicable. In addition to the
standard definition of substantial damage,
additionally any structure that is damaged by
flooding on two separate occasions during a 10-
year period for which the cost of repairs at the
time of each such event, on the average, equals
or exceeds 25% of the market value of the
structure before the damage occurred shall be
deemed substantially damaged. Permits are
required in the Special Flood Hazard Area and the
Floodplain Administer is responsible for reviewing
all development permits which, in addition to any
other SI/SD determinations, can be used to track
development over time.

Provide an explanation of the permitting
process for development within the floodplain.

See City Code 16.52.002: Development Permit

16.52.022 Development Permit. (amlegal.com)
When did your jurisdiction enter the NFIP? June 30, 1976 Is your jurisdiction in good standing with the
NFIP?
Yes
Are the jurisdiction’s Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (FIRMs) digital, paper, or both?
Digital
Explanation of NFIP administration services
within your jurisdiction.

Unknown
Barriers to running an effective NFIP program
in your jurisdiction.

No known barriers
When was the most recent Community
Assistance Visit (CAV) or Community
Assistance Contact (CAC)?
2015
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Topic Response
Is a CAV or CAC scheduled or needed? No
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding
NFIP compliance violations that need to be
addressed?
No
Do your flood hazard maps adequately
address the flood risk within your jurisdiction?
Yes
Does your floodplain management staff need
any assistance or training to support its
floodplain management program?
No
Does your jurisdiction participate in the
Community Rating System (CRS)?
Yes, Current Class: 7
How many structures are exposed to flood risk
within your jurisdiction?
 In 10% annual chance flood hazard area: 82
 In 1% annual chance flood hazard area: 87
 In 0.2% annual chance flood hazard area:
9,677
How many flood insurance policies are in
force in your jurisdiction?
 What is the insurance in force?
 What is the premium in force?
 64 policies in force
 $20,042,400 insurance in force
 $66,002 premium in force
Areas of flood risk with limited NFIP policy
coverage.

No known areas
How many total loss claims have been filed in
your jurisdiction?
 How many claims were closed without
payment or are still open?
 What is the total amount of paid claims?
 How many claims were for substantial
damage?
 20 total loss claims have been filed
 10 claims closed without payment
 $812,170.73 total payments for losses
How NFIP compliance will be continued during
the next 5 years.
 Adoption and enforcement of floodplain
management requirements, including
regulating new construction in Special Flood
Hazard Areas (SFHAs).
 Floodplain identification and mapping,
including any local requests for map updates.
 Description of community assistance and
monitoring activities.

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Table 10: Education and Outreach
Education or Outreach
Capability Response
How does the personnel,
program, or organization
relate to disaster
resilience and
mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
Does your jurisdiction have
a Public Information Officer
or Communications Office?
Yes The PIO may
communicate hazard and
disaster related
information to the
community.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
personnel skilled or trained
in website development?
Yes Websites can be
developed to include
hazard awareness
information, and other
mitigation initiatives.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
hazard mitigation
information available on
your website?
Yes There is emergency
preparedness information
on the City’s website.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction
utilize social media for
hazard mitigation education
and outreach?
Yes Websites and social media
sites, as well as Ready
95014 provide hazard
information and education.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
any citizen boards or
commissions that address
issues related to hazard
mitigation?
Yes The Mitigation Planning
Committee identifies
hazards, conducts a risk
and vulnerability
assessment, and creates
and monitors mitigation
actions.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
any ongoing public
education or information
programs that could be
used to communicate
hazard-related information?
Yes The interactive GIS maps
and open data portal helps
communicate hazard
information.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
local citizen groups or
nonprofit organizations
focused on environmental
protection, emergency
preparedness, and/or
underserved populations?
Yes The CERT and Public
Safety Commission
address disaster resilience
and mitigation.

Yes
Does your jurisdiction have
natural disaster or safety
related school programs?
Yes The Wildfire Awareness
Initiative (WAI) Monta
Vista School Student
Organization builds
resilience by creating
hazard awareness.

Yes
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Education or Outreach
Capability Response
How does the personnel,
program, or organization
relate to disaster
resilience and
mitigation?
Could the personnel,
program, or
organization help
implement future
mitigation activities?
Does your jurisdiction have
public/private partnership
initiatives addressing
disaster-related issues
Yes CERT, Red Cross, West
Valley Community Center
(unhoused population
services), and the
Chamber of Commerce all
address citywide disaster
issues.

Potential expansion of
partnerships include the
Boy and Girl Scout troops
and the Firewise program.

Yes

Table 11: Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
Community Rating System Yes 7 October 1, 2005
Building Code Effectiveness Grading
Schedule
Yes 2 October 18,
2014
Insurance Services Office (ISO) Fire Rating Yes 2/2Y May 1, 2021 National Weather Service Storm Ready
Program®
No N/A N/A
Firewise USA® Program No N/A N/A

Table 12: Development and Permitting Capabilities
Development or Permitting Capability Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development
permits?
 If no, who does? If yes, which department?
Yes, the City of Cupertino Community
Development Department.

Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track
permits by hazard area?
No
Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands
inventory?
No

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Table 13: Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Adaptive Capacity Assessment Question Jurisdiction Rating Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential
climate change impacts Medium
Comment: The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2015 and updated in 2022. The City has identified six hazards of concern: adverse air quality impacts, extreme heat, extreme precipitation/storm flooding, wildfire, drought, and sea level rise. Several impacts of these hazards are felt now and are projected to intensify in the future. Based on an analysis of potential impacts and the City’s adaptive capacity, Cupertino is most vulnerable to adverse air quality impacts and extreme heat, and the City has medium vulnerability to drought, wildfire, and extreme precipitation/storm flooding. Cupertino is least vulnerable to sea level rise, however indirect effects from sea level rise may be felt in the region (Climate Action Plan 2.0 p20).

Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change
impacts Medium
Comment: Cupertino’s inventory methods rely on the U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Version 1.2) and are consistent with the [GHG measurement] methodologies used by other cities throughout the State of California (Climate Action Plan 2.0 p30).

Technical resources to assess proposed
strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium
Comment: To help assess the feasibility of proposed strategies the City is currently developing an inventory of land-use and emergency planning documents and regulations. Examples include the City Climate Action Plan and the Building and Construction Ordinance. This inventory is being used to evaluate where proposed hazard mitigation projects fit into existing planning documents, and to track different City initiatives that share goals and resources. The inventory also allows the City to leverage and build on existing strategies already supported in some way. In this way hazard mitigation strategies are being integrated into established City planning priorities. This enhances the likelihood of their adoption. Additionally, City staff and appointed leadership on the Planning, Building and Sustainability Commissions provide expertise and input into the feasibility of proposed strategies.

Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of
greenhouse gas emissions inventory High
Comment: Completed initial GHG inventory with adoption of Climate Action Plan in 2015, updated 2017 and reflected in CAP 2.0 (2022).

Capital planning and land use decisions informed
by potential climate impacts Medium
Comment: The Climate Action Plan 2.0 identifies 21 GHG reduction actions. These actions, in conjunction with projects identified through the Capital Improvement Plan and the Safety Element in the General Plan guide land use decisions taking potential climate impacts into consideration. In addition, the City passed a Bicycle Transportation Plan (2016) and a companion Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2018). Both plans take potential climate impacts into account and are considered for planning and land use decisions. Other City planning documents also inform planning and land use decisions, taking climate change and vulnerability to extreme weather into account. For example, the Green Infrastructure Plan, and the Clean Water and Storm Protection Program.

Participation in regional groups addressing
climate risks High
Comment: Joint Venture Silicon Valley Public Climate Task Force: Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley

2.0: Joint Policy Committee Bay Area Climate & Resiliency Project, Regional Heat and Air Quality Resilience Working Group.

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Adaptive Capacity Assessment Question Jurisdiction Rating Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate
change impacts during public decision-making
processes
Low
Comment: General Plan Environmental Resources & Sustainability Element Goal ES-1.1 provides the vision to incorporate principles of sustainability into Cupertino’s planning, infrastructure, and development processes.

Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation
efforts High
Comment: The City’s Climate Action Plan outlines over 200 strategies to reduce GHG community- wide and for municipal operations.

Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low
Comment: These two important documents are a start for addressing adaption impacts:
 General Plan Environmental Resources & Sustainability Element Strategy ES-1.1.3: Climate Adaption & Resiliency
 Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan Chapter 6 Climate Adaption & Resiliency Champions for climate action in local government
departments High
Comment: Champions for climate action starts in the City Manager’s office and can be found within all levels of the organization and within each department. Departments report on their progress towards Climate Action Plan strategies yearly. Additionally, every staff report that goes to City Council has a section where staff need to explain the sustainability impact of the item.

Political support for implementing climate change
adaptation strategies High
Comment: A sustainability commission created by the City in 2015 to oversee implementation of the Climate Action Plan meets quarterly.

Financial resources devoted to climate change
adaptation Low
Comment: None solely focused on climate change adaptation.

Local authority over sectors likely to be negative
impacted Medium
Comment: Authority to regulate/ require compliance with different aspects of the City code which provide for sustainable building/development practices.

Example 1: The City updated its local ordinance to conform to the new State requirements while maintaining a streamlined approval process. The updated local ordinance are reflected in the City’s Landscaping Ordinance found in Chapter 14.15 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. New development projects that include landscape areas of 500 sq. ft. or more are subject to the Ordinance. This applies to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects that require a permit, plan check or design review.

Example 2: The City of Cupertino Environmental Programs Division administers various requirements that must be included in new or redeveloped private commercial and single/multifamily housing projects. Covered projects include new construction, tenant improvements, and/or new or modified development use permits. These requirements are required to be implemented to conform with State stormwater pollution requirements and solid waste reduction and recycling mandates.

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Adaptive Capacity Assessment Question Jurisdiction Rating Public Capacity
Local residents knowledge of and understanding
of climate risk Unknown
Comment: This information can be updated after implementation of GP Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Local residents support of adaptation efforts Unknown
Comment: This information can be updated after implementation of GP Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate
impacts Unknown
Comment: This information can be updated after implementation of GP Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Local economy current capacity to adapt to
climate impacts Unknown
Comment: This information can be updated after implementation of GP Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate
impacts Unknown
Comment: This information can be updated after implementation of GP Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

2.4.3. Opportunities to Expand Upon and Improve Existing Capabilities The hazard mitigation planning process presented the opportunity for the community to discuss and evaluate their current capabilities however, building mitigation capabilities is an ongoing process. New capabilities can be added which will support mitigation. Current capabilities can also be enhanced to actively support mitigation and reduce risk. Significant efforts have been made to increase the capabilities of jurisdictions across the OA. By participating in this plan update, each community is reinforcing their support for mitigation and understanding of the capabilities they need to successfully implement mitigation measures. Actions that can expand and improve existing authorities, plans, policies, and resources for mitigation include:
 Developing a Climate Action Plan which incorporates hazard data and actions to adapt to a changing climate.
 Budgeting and passing policies and procedures for mitigation actions.  Adopting and implementing stricter mitigation regulations.  Approving the training of staff for mitigation activities.  Approving mitigation updates to existing plans as new needs are recognized.  Continuing to update plans as necessary to ensure they are current and reflect the needs of the community or special district.
 Further developing warning systems and messaging.
 Creating and implementing additional public education and outreach offerings and increasing the volume of translated materials.
 Ensuring grant opportunities are capitalized upon to meet mitigation goals.

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Each type of the four FEMA-identified capabilities were evaluated, in addition to OA-priority capabilities like adaptive capacity. Gaps and limitations, if any, are discussed in the tables above. Additional jurisdiction-specific opportunities to expand on and improve capabilities for reducing risk include:
 Complete the city’s inventory of land-use and emergency planning documents and regulations which can be used to track plan integration and action implementation.  Implementation of General Plan Strategy ES-1.1.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment.  Continue to participate in the Community Rating System and identify additional actions to both reduce flood risk and reduce flood insurance premiums.
 Since the last plan update, multiple new grant programs that support mitigation measures have been established. FEMA’s annual BRIC grant program funds a variety of mitigation actions, including infrastructure projects, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation, hazard resistant building codes, and projects benefitting disadvantaged communities. This program is funded annually, meaning the City can apply on a consistent basis, rather than waiting for a disaster declaration to make additional mitigation funds available. Within California, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has established the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), which funds multiple grants related to climate adaptation and resilience. Types of projects that could be funded under ICARP grants include adaptation planning, capacity building, climate resilience measures, and reducing the impacts of extreme heat. Regional partnerships are also a priority. In addition to local funding, pursuing these types of grant programs can help the City fund additional mitigation actions and increase their financial capabilities.

2.5. Integration with Other Planning Initiatives
This section describes the process for integrating the hazard mitigation plan into local planning mechanisms.

2.5.1. Existing Integration
The following plans and programs currently integrate the goals, risk assessment and/or recommendations of the hazard mitigation plan:
 Cupertino General Plan: Currently incorporates information on hazard risks and strategies for hazard risk reduction through its development plans and strategies. At the time of the next update, information obtained in the update of the hazard mitigation plan will be integrated into the General Plan as appropriate.
 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan: The plan coordinates strategies to achieve community benefits that are related to reduced local flooding, climate resiliency, the urban environment, and more.
 Community Wildfire Protection Plan: The Santa Clara County Fire Department has developed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce wildland fire risks to communities and the environment.
 City of Cupertino Climate Action Plan 2.0: This plan outlines efforts to mitigate climate change impacts and directly references the Santa Clara County 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Cupertino Ordinances: The flood damage prevention ordinance identifies areas at risk from the flood hazard and includes specific standards and regulations designed to reduce risk to structures within those areas. Other ordinances such as the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision ordinance have also been identified as effective measures for reducing hazard impacts.

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 Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan: This plan directly outlines strategies that support overall disaster resilience within the City.

2.5.2. Opportunities for Future Integration
The following plans and programs do not currently integrate the goals, risk assessment and/or recommendations of the hazard mitigation plan, but provide an opportunity for future integration:
 The Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan: This plan does not outline any mitigation strategies but could be considered in the future as it establishes the overall operational concepts associated with the management of incidents, emergencies, crises, disasters, and catastrophes within the City.
 Continuity of Operations Plan: The COOP currently does not identify any projects to include in the mitigation strategy. However, as the plan is updated in the future, this could be a good opportunity to integrate mitigation goals.
 Economic Development Strategic Plan: The city’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) includes an analysis of potential challenges relate to economic development. This could include additional information on hazard risks and actions which support both economic development and risk reduction.

Like other jurisdictions within the OA, the city’s process for integrating this plan’s data, information, and hazard mitigation goals and actions into other planning mechanisms relies on providing the relevant information to the city’s Planning Division and Planning Commission which are responsible for developing and implementing city plans. The Local Planning Team will be responsible for integrating this plan into other planning mechanisms through the city’s current approach to planning.

2.6. Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History The City of Cupertino did not experience any natural hazard events or damage from natural hazards outside of those detailed in Volume 1.

2.7. Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
 Number of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-identified Repetitive Loss (RL) Properties: 5
 Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss (SRL) Properties: 0  Number of RL Properties or SRL Properties that have been mitigated: 0

Other noted vulnerabilities include:
 The Increasing frequency and intensity of inclement weather brings a higher likelihood of simultaneous events, or cascading events, where the impacts accumulate rapidly. When only one type of inclement weather impacts the City, residents and City resources are less likely to be affected. When multiple types of inclement weather occur simultaneously, or in close succession, the risks are greater. More frequent periods of drought and extreme heat due to climate change has resulted in a lengthening of the fire season. Dry spells during the winter months, especially when combined with winds and dead fuels, may result in fires that burn with a high intensity and rate. Increased occurrence of extreme heat has health implications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as older adults or those with medical conditions that may be exacerbated by prolonged high temperatures. Inclement weather events happening near Cupertino may impact the City, with more severe impacts possible as a broader geographic region is affected. Because Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Volume 2: City of Cupertino 29
of the variable nature of intensity and location of impact of heavy rain, wind, and other inclement weather, it is difficult to identify specific structures, critical facilities, or populations at risk.

Identifying structures that are more resilient to these hazards may allow the city to provide places of safety for vulnerable populations during a severe weather event, including heavy rain, wind, or extreme temperatures. Residents who do not speak English as their primary language may have difficulty receiving or understanding weather-related information and may need additional communication resources. With the increase in inclement weather events, regional transportation and communications lifelines are increasingly at risk.
 Drought-impacted vegetation is more vulnerable to disease and wildfire. Limits on landscape irrigation during periods of water shortages contributes to low soil moisture and heightened risk of wildfire. Loss of vegetation detracts from the ability of green spaces to serve as carbon sinks.

Drought is not expected to impact the functionality of critical facilities or infrastructure, but these entities can consider options to reduce water consumption for overall community benefit.

Although populations are not expected to be harmed directly from drought, some people may be indirectly impacted from drought-related restrictions or shortages. Populations also play an important role in adapting to reduced water use in homes and residential landscaping and benefit from public outreach and volunteer efforts to use water sustainably. In a prolonged and widespread drought, issues such as food insecurity may particularly impact vulnerable populations, such as individuals with lower income. Climate change is anticipated to affect future drought conditions and may result in increasing occurrences or severity of drought. There are 16,413 buildings with vulnerability to earthquake (with an estimated value of structure and contents of $13,890,786,985). Based on property loss estimates conducted through the Level 2 Hazus analysis for the 100-year and 500-year earthquakes, Cupertino total losses range from about $623 million to about $2 billion. Of the three earthquake fault scenarios considered for Santa Clara County, Cupertino is most vulnerable to an earthquake along the San Andreas Fault.

A strong earthquake will be felt throughout the region and damage to facilities and infrastructure will likely be widespread. The Hazus analysis did not include damage estimates for individual city critical infrastructure, but a total of 75 critical facilities, infrastructure, and other community assets were identified within Cupertino that may be at risk to damage or service interruption resulting from an earthquake. The 17,460 residents of Cupertino may experience a variety of impacts from earthquake, including physical injury, damage to housing, or other economic impacts. Climate change impacts on earthquake are not currently well understood, and are not anticipated to result in a change in earthquake risk.
 Earthquake risk from ground shaking exists throughout Cupertino and therefore could affect multiple vulnerable populations throughout the city. Older persons or those with access and functional needs or other disabilities may have difficulty relocating to temporary housing if needed. Lower income households may be more likely to live in older housing that may not have modern seismic construction standards and may experience more severe damage. Renters and those in multi-unit housing tend to be disproportionately displaced by disasters, but these individuals may also lack financial resources to seek temporary housing.  The Citywide Building Condition Assessment (BCA) identiﬁed several areas of concern with the Sports Center facility. Several structural deﬁciencies were identiﬁed that were deemed high priority. Some are being addressed this year with the Sports Center Seismic Retroﬁt project, but additional improvements have been requested and additional study needed to identify all the renovations or repairs required.
 Potential danger to a population of 4,284 living in a dam inundation area, and the potential for damage to populated areas downstream of Stevens Creek Dam exists. Approximately 1,200 buildings are exposed (majority residential), with an estimated value of about $1.14 billion (2016 Santa Clara County Tax Assessor’s data).
 Cupertino owns and maintains seven bridges in the city, and six have been identified as needing rehabilitation and improvements to prolong their useful life, as recommended in the Caltrans Bridge Report. Several bridges across Stephens Creek and the Junipero Serra Freeway are also in potential dam inundation areas, Stephens Creek Blvd is a primary transportation route in the Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Volume 2: City of Cupertino 30
city that is within dam inundation and 1% flood zones. These routes are also important alternatives for pedestrian and bike traffic for individuals without personal vehicles. Bridges already in need of rehabilitation may be more susceptible to damage from earthquake, flood, or other hazards.
 Stephen’s Creek creates a natural separation of the eastern part of the city. Stephen’s Creek Boulevard and McClellan Road are critical transportation routes to and from this area. Damage or impediments to these routes would limit options for ingress and egress, which could lead to congestion and difficulty in the event an evacuation is needed. Bridges on these routes are of concern for flooding and dam inundation of the creek, and possibly damage from ground shaking in an earthquake. Several areas along the banks of the creek are identified as high susceptibility to landslide. Slopes may become more instable during or following heavy precipitation and flooding events. Climate change may increase the severity of future precipitation events, which may have a associated increase in landslide potential.
 Five infrastructure lifelines intersect with the Stevens Creek Dam Flood inundation zone (refer to the City Hazard Map: https://gis.cupertino.org/servicefinder/?#hazard). These Infrastructure lifelines link Cupertino with the region. Damage caused by flooding to any of these lifelines would result in regional transportation delays and service disruption by agencies dependent on the roads. The northwest area of Cupertino (such as Creston Drive and Phar Lap Drive) is within the inundation area and also has moderately high social vulnerability. Further investigation may be needed to determine specific population vulnerabilities and how these contribute to vulnerability to dam failure.
 A total of 292 Cupertino residents live within the 148 acres comprising the 10% flood hazard area, 310 Cupertino residents live within 179 acres for the 1%, and 33,871 Cupertino residents live within 4,993 acres for the 0.2% flood hazard areas. Structures within each of the three flood hazard area scenarios are valued between $27 million and $6 billion, according to the 2017 MJHMP. Flood risk is highest along Stephens Creek, and the Social Vulnerability Index shows moderate to moderately high vulnerability in this area.  An evaluation of the City’s storm drain system indicated areas of concern and possible repairs needed at Pumpkin Drive, Fiesta Lane, September Drive, and Festival Drive, as well as on Stephen’s Creek Boulevard over Calavasas Creek.
 A total of 4,530 residents are in areas exposed to moderate to high landslide susceptibility. Over $1 billion in structure and contents values are also exposed. The highest risk is along Stephen’s Creek and in the foothills. The 2017 Regnart Road Slope Stability Study identified several areas along Regnart Road that exhibit poor drainage characteristics, slope stability concerns that require partial road reconstruction to avoid costly road or slope failures, and lengthy road closures. The retaining wall along Cordova Rd also shows signs of potential failure. Heavy precipitation can contribute to slope movement. If climate change results in increased extreme precipitation events as anticipated, an increase in slope movement is also possible. Many of the areas of Cupertino in the western area most likely to be impacted by landslide are either above age 65, or younger than 17. These individuals may be more dependent on others for care and mobility. If roadways become blocked by landslides, these individuals be disproportionally affected by delays in receiving aid.
 Areas of the City near high wildfire threat zones may also be vulnerable to the landslide debris flow risks from burn scars after an event where the landscape is denuded by fire and impacted subsequently by rain. Some neighborhoods in the foothills of west Cupertino are characterized by steep terrain and narrow roads where even shallow landslides could impact access.  Heavy rain events may result in flooding on roadways and low-lying areas. Atmospheric river events have a cumulative impact on the water level of Steven’s Creek Reservoir and on the creeks and streams making up the City’s watershed, increasing the likelihood of flooding downstream. When inclement weather, including atmospheric river events, combines with other weather events, impacts to the City population and infrastructure are compounded. As a result, Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Volume 2: City of Cupertino 31
shelters and disaster services may be needed to support residents and maintain continuous services necessary for life safety. Combined impacts of inclement weather events also have the potential to impact community resources. Atmospheric river events contribute to a higher water level in Steven’s Creek Reservoir. If an earthquake occurs when the water level is high, the potential impact of a dam failure is greater, with more downstream damage projected.  Extreme precipitation events such as atmospheric rives may occur with greater frequency or increased severity in the future due to climate change. Flooding from heavy rain and atmospheric rivers are among the hazards of concern for the City of Cupertino Climate Action Plan.

Sustainable actions and nature-based solutions to address the effect of flooding and heavy rain are among the priorities for the city and are addressed in the mitigation plan actions.  High wind can cause damage to residences or other structures, can result in fallen branches or trees that can further damage property, and can damage and disrupt power and communication systems. Debris from high wind can cause temporarily obstructed roadways.  As a mostly urbanized community, Cupertino can experience a “heat island effect,” which can contribute to extreme heat. The city is committed to providing more pedestrian and bike friendly infrastructure to also reduce GHG emissions in ongoing efforts to address the impacts of climate change and increasing temperatures. Tree planting and other nature-based solutions may help address heat island effects. Climate change may lead to increasing occurrences of extreme heat events in the future.
 Communication is critical to warn people of quick onset severe weather events, including heavy rain, high wind, and extreme temperature, for people to take proper precautions, seek shelter, or take other safety actions to reduce their risk. A variety of methods may be needed to reach various vulnerable communities.
 In 2022 the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection updated its wildfire risk map.

The new map shows an increase in fire hazard in state responsibility areas, including those adjacent to the City of Cupertino. The areas in the foothills near Stephens Creek Road or Regnart Road have higher wildfire risk, and several roads have limited access or dead-end spurs.

Additional planning may be needed to identify transportation bottlenecks or other barriers to safe evacuation and necessary improvements to road design or signage. Impacted populations include those living or working within the wildland-urban interface in the foothills of west Cupertino, as well as people with chronic lung problems and other preexisting health conditions, children, pregnant women, and older adults. Ongoing management is needed to address vegetative fuel growth. Property owners can play an important role in reducing wildfire risk around their properties but may lack information regarding what actions to take or resources to make protective actions financially feasible. Climate change is anticipated to lead to increases in wildfire risk. Increases in drought longevity and intensity and increasing extreme heat events contribute to changes in vegetation and more extreme wildfire risk conditions. In addition to populations vulnerable to the health risks from wildfire smoke, other vulnerable populations include those with disabilities or access and functional needs that may have difficulty evacuating if their area experiences a wildfire. Individuals without personal vehicles may also be unable to evacuate.

Those who don’t speak English well may have more difficulty finding information about wildfire risk and receiving information regarding what actions to take during a wildfire. Lower income households may have more difficulty upgrading homes to more wildfire resistant materials or completing other defensible space projects.
 The 2017/18 Comprehensive Facility Condition and Use Assessment identified deficiencies at city facilities. The Senior Center and Monta Vista Recreation Center and Service Center (Administration and Mechanics shops) were prioritized as being particularly in need of repair or other adaptations to avoid damage or service interruptions. These facilities may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of earthquake, heavy rain or high wind, and other hazards.

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 Quinlan Community Center serves as the City's primary Mass Care and Shelter facility and Cooling Center and requires emergency power/systems upgrades to be able to provide this function.
 Cupertino is not located on the bay shoreline and has no direct tsunami risk, so this hazard was not profiled for this annex.

2.7.1. Social Vulnerability
Figure 16 shows the social vulnerability for Cupertino and the surrounding area. Most of the area has low to moderate vulnerability based on overall SVI score, indicating the social characteristics of the area will enable the people to be fairly resilient to a natural hazard. Socioeconomic status risk is low across the city.

Most of Cupertino has a high level of vulnerability in the Racial and Ethnic Minority Status theme. A key indicator in this theme a high percentage of Asian population, which accounts for 67% of the total city population. Household characteristics do not indicate a high percentage of people who speak English “less than well.” Officials should consider what unique cultural needs this population may need and identify any cultural barriers to providing information about hazard risk prior to or providing aid after a disaster.

Wildfire and landslide hazards are highest in the south-western portion of the city, and overall vulnerability is higher in some corresponding areas in the western portion of the city. There is also some overlap in the moderately high vulnerable area in the north-west portion of the city and the 1% annual chance floodplain. This area has heightened risk in housing and transportation and household characteristics themes. In particular, this area has relatively high percentages of persons younger than 17 or older than 65, as well as 9.6% with a disability, and 7.5% speaking English less than well. 21.3 % live in multi-unit housing and 12.4 % have no vehicle available. This may present difficulties for people to evacuate or otherwise relocate following the impact of a hazard.

Other areas of the city have moderately high vulnerability scores but do not correspond with the geographic extent of a particular hazard. Drought and inclement weather hazards have the potential to affect the entire city.

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Figure 4: Cupertino Social Vulnerability

2.8. Hazard Risk Index
Table 32 presents the hazards of concern from highest risk index number to lowest as assigned by the City of Cupertino.

Table 14: Hazard Risk Index
Hazard Probability Life Impact Property
Impact
Percentage of
Area Impacted
Maximum
Probable
Extent
Earthquake Likely Catastrophic Catastrophic Extensive Major Wildfire Highly Likely Critical Minor Extensive Major
Heavy Rain Highly Likely Minor Minor Significant Moderate High Wind Likely Minor Minor Significant Moderate
Extreme Heat Likely Minor Minor Significant Moderate
Climate Change Highly Likely Limited Minor Extensive Major Drought Highly Likely Minor Limited Extensive Moderate

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Hazard Probability Life Impact Property
Impact
Percentage of
Area Impacted
Maximum
Probable
Extent
Flood Occasional Minor Minor Significant Moderate
Landslide/Mass
Movement
Occasional Minor Minor Minimal Weak
Dam/Levee
Failure
Unlikely Minor Limited Significant Moderate

Table 15: Comparison of Cupertino Risk Index to Operational Area (OA) Risk Score Earth-
quake
Dam/Levee
Failure
Heavy
Rain
High
Wind
Extreme
Heat Wildfire Drought Flood Land-
slide
Climate
Change
Cupertino 2.7 0.45 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.9 1.45 0.5 0.4 1.55
OA 2.24 1.19 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.68 1.21 .90 0.36 1.13

2.9. Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability A citywide inspection of all critical facilities is needed to determine if hardening or retrofit projects are needed. A citywide inventory of invasive and fire-prone vegetation would help to target vegetation management efforts. Socio-economic and demographic analysis of the City population, including residents, people who work in the City, and commuters who traverse the City on their way to or from other places, would help to inform public messaging needs, including alert and warning messaging. Increasing dialogue with private sector and non-governmental partners about resource sharing in a disaster may help in locating CPODs. Increasing regional dialogue and planning with neighboring/adjacent jurisdictions can help west County communities leverage shared resources during disasters that are likely to impact more than one jurisdiction. Surveying the location of cellular towers in the high fire threat areas of west Cupertino can help the City anticipate impacts to cellular communications from wildfire-caused outages.

2.10. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Participants were asked to report the status of their mitigation actions listed in the previous plan as a part of this plan update. Where further information isn’t provided, the answers are defined as follows:
 Completed – work on this action is totally complete.
 Completed and ongoing – work on this action is complete; however, it is an ongoing project that will continue to be implemented. An example is a public outreach campaign that was created and will continue to be implemented.
 In progress – work on this action has begun and is in progress, but the action is not yet complete.  Retain – work on this action has not begun yet, the action is still relevant, and it should be in the 2023 MJHMP.
 No longer relevant – Action item is no longer relevant due to reduce or eliminated risk, it no longer being feasible, there has been a change in jurisdictional or organizational priorities, or another reason as stated.

Unless specifically requested otherwise, only those actions listed as “retain” are incorporated into the 2023 action plan.

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Table 16: Status of Action Items from the 2017 MJHMP
Action Item
Number*
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Current
Status and
Comments
CPT-1 Require all new construction, including public
facilities, to be built in accordance with the most
recent Building and Fire Code standards. All Hazards
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-2 Continue to enforce and/or comply with State-
mandated requirements, such as the California
Environmental Quality Act and environmental
regulations to ensure that urban development is
conducted in a way to minimize air pollution.

Specifically, developed a Sustainable Land Use
and Green Building Policy to expand on the work
that was done to achieve these goals in the 2005
General Plan Sustainability Section. All Hazards
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-3 Increase the use of clean, alternative energy, by subscribing to and supporting Community Choice
Energy. Severe Weather
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-4 Increase recycling rates in local government
operations and in the community. Wildfire
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-5 Promote or increase the resiliency of critical and essential facilities/ infrastructure following a major
natural disaster through various means. All Hazards
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-6 Help educate the public, schools, other
jurisdictions, professional associations, business,
and industry about reducing global warming
pollution. Severe Weather In progress
CPT-7 Maintain and update a GIS layer of localized
flooding "hot spots" throughout the city.

Flood and
Severe Weather
No longer
relevant
CPT-8 Develop a storm drain master plan to develop
and prioritize capital projects.

Flood and
Severe Weather
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-9 Continue to maintain good standing and
compliance under the National Flood Insurance
Program. This will be accomplished through the
implementation of floodplain management
programs that will, at a minimum, meet the
requirements of the NFIP:
 Enforcement of the flood damage prevention
ordinance
 Participate in floodplain identification and
mapping updates
 Provide public assistance/ information on
floodplain requirements and impacts Flood
Completed
and ongoing
CPT-10 Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in high hazard
areas and prioritize those structures that have
experience repetitive losses. All Hazards
Completed
and ongoing
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Action Item
Number*
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Current
Status and
Comments
CPT-11 Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other
plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land
use decisions within the community. All Hazards In progress CPT-12 Actively participate in the plan maintenance
protocols outlines in Volume 1 of the hazard
mitigation plan. All Hazards Completed
* Number given to action item in 2017 Santa Clara County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan

2.11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and Evaluation of
Recommended Actions
Table 35 expands on many of the actions identified in the 2017 Plan, offering a more detailed and measurable way to track actions. Table 35 lists the actions that make up the updated City of Cupertino hazard mitigation plan. The maps in Figure 17 through Figure 24 present the City’s critical facilities, infrastructure, and identified hazard risk areas.

Descriptions of the expected time frames for actions are provided below:
 Short term: 1–5 years
 Medium term: 5–10 years
 Long term: Over 10 years
 Ongoing: Currently being funded and implemented under existing programs

The planning partners utilized the following criteria to prioritize action items into the categories of high, medium, or low.
 High Priority— A project that:
 Meets multiple goals and objectives (i.e., multiple hazards);  Addresses multiple hazards;
 Has benefits that exceed cost;
 Has funding secured or is an ongoing project;
 Meets eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants;  Can be completed in the short term (1 to 5 years);
 Addresses immediate short-term impacts of climate change;  Benefits underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and cross- jurisdictional alignment.
 Medium Priority— A project that:
 Meets multiple goals and objectives;
 Addresses multiple hazards;
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 Has benefits that exceed costs;
 Has funding has not been secured, but that is grant eligible under Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants or other grant programs;
 Project can be completed in the short term (1-5 years), once funding is secured. Medium priority projects will become high priority projects once funding is secured;  Addresses immediate short-term impacts of climate change;  Benefits underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and cross- jurisdictional alignment.
 Low Priority— A project that:
 Will mitigate the risk of at least one hazard;
 Has benefits that do not exceed the costs or are difficult to quantify:
 Does not have secured funding;
 Is not eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding;  Has a timeline for completion that is long term (greater than 5 years). Low priority projects may be eligible for other sources of grant funding from other programs;  May address impacts of climate change;
 May benefit underserved and/or socially vulnerable populations; AND  Considers the Multi-Benefit Criteria utilized by the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative, including equity, long-term value, ecosystem benefit, community benefit, and cross- jurisdictional alignment.

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Table 17: City of Cupertino 2023 Action Items
Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
1 Plan Integration Index: Develop and utilize an index that tracks the development of new plans and initiatives. Use this index to relate new products to existing plans,
providing a method for ensuring internal consistency,
reduce duplicative efforts, and build on existing hazard mitigation efforts.

All Hazards Office of
Emergency
Management
(OEM)/Office of
Communications
General fund Short term High
2 Expand Public Information Outreach: Recommend that
City staff, commissions and council encourage sharing of public messaging further in the community by “deputizing” the public to share information with community members
who may not otherwise receive it. Recommend that City
staff, commissions and council address information
sharing as a regular component of public communication.

All Hazards OEM/Office of
Communications
None Short term Medium
3 Social media and risk mitigation: Develop a strategic communication / engagement plan to disseminate
emergency information throughout the year through City
Office of Communications social media. Identify topics and messages to prioritize for scheduled release on a twelve- month cycle. Include volunteer outreach regularly in
monthly social media posts to increase engagement in
City OEM volunteer programs.

All Hazards OEM/Office of
Communications
Building
Resilient
Infrastructure
and
Communities
Grant (BRIC)
Short term High
4 Develop City Community Resilience Hubs:

1. Define criteria for being considered a CRH in Cupertino

2. Develop a list of existing CRHs. Use this list to prioritize facility improvements resource allocation before and
during disasters, for example during high winds, heavy
precipitation, extreme temperature events.

All Hazards,
including
Heavy Rain,
High Wind,
Extreme Heat
or Cold
OEM General fund Short term High
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
5 Evacuation Route and Temporary Evacuation Point
Inventory: With City GIS, aggregate primary vehicle
routes, traffic control points, and evacuation end points identified in evacuation pre-plans. Include bicycle and pedestrian routes. Highlight City transit corridors,
intersections and features that may be used in
evacuations.

All Hazards OEM General fund Short term Medium
6 Raising Emergency Awareness of Community Hazards
(REACH) Initiative: Develop a process for sharing
information about extreme weather events with the
community using City OEM volunteers. Formalize the
expectation for information sharing among volunteers,
track and analyze how emergency information is
disseminated by volunteers, begin to understand linguistic capacity of volunteers in message dissemination.

All Hazards OEM General fund Ongoing High
7 Community Program Integration: Combining volunteering opportunities available through the Sustainability Division's Greenblocks program and the Office of Emergency
Services and Block Leaders program. Combine outreach
efforts and trainings for program participants to emphasize the role of sustainability in emergency preparedness.

All Hazards,
including
Drought
OEM General fund Ongoing Low
8 City GIS Operations Dashboard: By December 2023 build a situational awareness and information sharing GIS
dashboard. Platform capabilities for City departments and emergency management partner agencies/ organizations.

Include data such as PG&E power outages, evacuation
zone status, flood inundation area, critical facilities, and primary evacuation routes.

All Hazards Information
Technology
(IT)/OEM
General fund Short term High
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
9 Evacuation Planning Initiative: Build and maintain
evacuation planning maps. Coordinate the development of evacuation zone pre-plans to include primary evacuation routes, critical facilities, potential traffic control points, and potential temporary evacuation points with public safety partner agencies.

All Hazards OEM General fund Ongoing Medium
10 Firewise Program Promotion: Identify vulnerable
communities based on the EBRPD and Santa Clara
County Fire Department (SCCFD) input about vegetation
risk. Provide targeted outreach to neighborhoods, HOAs, condo units, through existing Block leaders, describing Firewise community initiative. Provide information and
support to interested neighborhoods. Help private property owners to position themselves for available grant funding when available.

Wildfire,
Climate
Change,
Drought, High
Wind

OEM/ SCCFD/
SCCFSC
General fund,
USFS Grants
Long term Medium
11 Vegetation Management Initiative: Identify, evaluate, mitigate hazardous trees and brush throughout the City.

Hazardous vegetation includes both highly flammable
invasive species and vegetation that poses a risk to the public (fall risk, ailing or dead trees combined with wind events, overgrowth impacting pedestrian and vehicle
access to evacuation routes). This initiative complements the FPP action (Firewise Program Promotion).

Climate
Change,
Drought,
Heavy Rain,
High Wind,
Wildfire,
Landslide

OEM/ SCCFSC/
Public Works
(PW)
General fund,
Cal Fire
Grants, USFS
Grants, USDA
Grants
Long term Low
12 Community Rating System Flood Response Public
Information Initiative: Develop and disseminate locally tailored messages in support of the broader SCC
Multijurisdictional Program for Public Information. Some of the outreach efforts are credible for Community Rating
System (CRS) points, part of FEMA's NFIP. Other
outreach efforts are not creditable for points but still build community resilience.

Climate
Change,
Flood, Heavy
Rain

OEM/ SCCFD/
SCCFSC
General fund Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
13 Waste Management Measure 1 (Climate Action Plan):

Implement SB 1383 requirements and reduce community
wide landfilled organics 75% by 2025 and inorganic waste 35% by 2030 and reduce all waste 90% by 2040.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
14 Waste Management Measure 2 (Climate Action Plan):

Reduce overall waste disposed to garbage, recycling, and compost per capita by 15% by 2035.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
15 Waste Management Measure 3 (Climate Action Plan):

Meet or exceed the SB 1383 recycled organics products
procurement requirements and sequester or avoid at least

0.018 MT CO2e per person by through 2045.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
16 Water Management Measure 1 (Climate Action Plan):

Reduce per capita water consumption 15% compared to
2019 levels by 2030 and maintain through 2040. Water
conservation measures will increase resilience to drought.

Climate
Change,
Drought
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
17 Water Management Measure 2 (Climate Action Plan):

Support the SJ-SC RWF in implementing GHG emissions
reduction projects. Establish a program or function for supporting SJ-SC Regional Wastewater Facility in
obtaining grant funding for methane capture or other GHG reduction infrastructure. Explore opportunities related to methane capture and conversion to biofuel through the
state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program.

Collaborate with the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara,
Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga, and
the County to advocate and support GHG reductions at
the SJ-SC RWF. Explore opportunities to scale beyond
regional coordination.

Climate
Change,
Drought
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
18 Sustainable Built Environment Measure 1 (Climate Action Plan): Reduce non-SVCE usage rate to 2% for residential and 10% for commercial by 2030 and maintain through
2040.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
19 Sustainable Built Environment Measure 2 (Climate Action Plan): Electrify existing residential buildings to reduce annual residential natural gas usage from 129 therms per person in 2018 to at most 71 therms per person in 2030
and 16 therms per person in 2040.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
20 Sustainable Built Environment Measure 3 (Climate Action Plan): Electrify existing commercial buildings to reduce annual commercial natural gas usage from 119 therms per person in 2018 to at most 90 therms per person in 2030
and 54 therms per person in 2040.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
21 Sustainable Built Environment Measure 4 (Climate Action Plan): Require new residential and commercial
development to be all-electric at time of construction.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
22 Sustainable Built Environment Measure 5 (Climate Action Plan): Develop specific requirements for procurement of carbon free fuels in lieu of natural gas for new projects that cannot be electrified.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
23 Sustainable Transportation Measure 1 (Climate Action Plan): Develop and implement an Active Transportation
Plan to achieve 15% of active transportation mode share by 2030 and 23% by 2040.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
24 Sustainable Transportation Measure 2 (Climate Action Plan): Implement public and shared transit programs to
achieve 29% of public transit mode share by 2030 and
maintain through 2040.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
25 Sustainable Transportation Measure 3 (Climate Action Plan): Increase zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption to 35% for passenger vehicles and 20% for commercial
vehicles by 2030 and 100% for all vehicles by 2040.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
26 Sustainable Transportation Measure 4 (Climate Action Plan): Re-focus transportation infrastructure away from single occupancy gasoline vehicles to support the
bicycle/pedestrian, public transit, and ZEV goals of
Measures TR-1, TR-2, and TR-3.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
27 Sustainable Transportation Measure 5 (Climate Action Plan): Electrify or otherwise decarbonize 34% of off-road equipment by 2030 and 35% by 2040.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
CPRG Grants,
EPA Grants
Long term Medium
28 Carbon Sequestration Measure 1 (Climate Action Plan):

Increase carbon sequestration through tree planting by
developing and implementing an Urban Forest
Management Plan. This initiative complements the SRBE
and VMI actions (Sustainable/Resilient Built Environment and Vegetation Management Initiative).

Climate
Change,
Extreme Heat
Sustainability The Urban
and
Community
Forestry Grant
Program
Long term Medium
29 Carbon Sequestration Measure 2 (Climate Action Plan):

Leverage the carbon sequestration potential of open
space and carbon removal.

Climate
Change
Sustainability General fund,
The Urban
and
Community
Forestry Grant
Program
Long term Medium
30 Adaptation and Resilience Measure 1 (Climate Action
Plan): Increase usage of natural infrastructure solutions such as bioswales, rainwater storage systems, and
permeable pavements to enhance infrastructure
resiliency.

Climate
Change,
Flooding,
Heavy Rain,
Drought
Sustainability General fund,
Water &
Waste
Disposal Loan
& Grant
Program
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
31 Adaptation and Resilience Measure 2 (Climate Action
Plan): Bolster emergency preparedness and response by
integrating climate adaptation and improving climate-
related communications. Actions to bolster the City's
preparedness develop and include air quality Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) into live interactive public dashboards, offering guidelines on wildfire smoke for
municipal employees (this is being done, in part, through the Extreme Weather protocol), integrating vulnerability assessment results into emergency preparedness and
response systems, incorporating information about health impacts of extreme weather into emergency preparedness
and response protocols, developing multi-lingual outreach materials for climate hazards identified in the vulnerability assessment.

All Hazards,
including
Wildfire,
Extreme
Temperature,
Heavy Rain
Sustainability General fund,
Adaptation
Planning
Grant
Program
Long term Medium
32 Adaptation and Resilience Measure 3 (Climate Action
Plan): Strengthen community capacity and resilience
through education, resources, and policies. This includes:

Educating communities about the health risks of climate hazards and engaging them in strengthening community
resilience such as block-level climate resilience training and resilience hubs; and enrolling 400 households by the end of Phase 2 to participate in a climate resiliency
GREENBLOCKS training program. The curriculum will
include household preparedness planning as well as basic education on climate hazard awareness; Bring policies for the City Council to consider that would achieve gold
ratings in all categories set forth by the County of Santa Clara Healthy Cities Index
(https://publichealth.sccgov.org/health-information/safe- and-healthy-communities/healthy-cities-program).

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Heat, Heavy
Rain
Sustainability General fund,
Adaptation
Planning
Grant
Program
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
33 Adaptation and Resilience Measure 4 (Climate Action
Plan): Update the Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan in Coordination with the County of Santa Clara. Cascade
recommendations from the climate vulnerability
assessment into the Cupertino General Plan – Safety
Element as required by State Bill (SB) 379.

Climate
Change
Sustainability Adaptation
Planning
Grant
Program,
General fund
Long term Medium
34 Civic Center Microgrid: The proposed project will install canopies with solar mounts in the Civic Center Plaza
parking lots and install an extensive system of solar
photovoltaic panels, step down transformer, and solar
charged batteries with connections to all three Civic
Center buildings. The project may also require the
removal of some trees along the edge of the parking lot if they are tall enough to interfere with power generation.

Finally, the project will install and launch microgrid
software that allows City staff to operate the microgrid as it switches between grid power, solar generation use, and
battery backup power.

All Hazards Public Works General fund,
Grants
Long term Medium
35 Conduct storm drain repair measures at Stevens Creek Boulevard / Calabazas Creek.

Flooding,
Extreme
Weather
Public Works General fund,
Storm Water
Grant
Program
(SWGP)
Long term Medium
36 10445 Torre Avenue Improvements (City Hall Annex):

Program and plan facility improvements required for
interim facility to accommodate staff when City Hall is remodeled, as well as the long-term use of this facility.

The proximity of this property to the Civic Center, and its central location within the City, lends itself to numerous uses, including a satellite and/or interim City Hall facility.

This facility may serve as a backup EOC.

All Hazards Public Works General fund,
Grants
Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
37 Carmen Bridge Road Right-of-way: The Carmen Road
Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge will provide a safe connection for pedestrians and bicyclists between neighborhoods
separated by Stevens Creek Blvd between Foothill Blvd
and Phar Lap Dr. Initiate a process for acquiring property to facilitate the construction of a Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge over Stevens Creek Boulevard, reconnecting Carmen
Road. Project will fill a gap in the bicycle/pedestrian network resulting from the bisection of the neighborhood by Stevens Creek Blvd.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component,
Flood,
Wildfire
Public Works General fund,
Urban
Greening
Program
Long term Medium
38 City Hall and Community Hall Improvements:

Programming and Feasibility- Feasibility and Community
Outreach to form the basis of a renovation strategy for the buildings. The existing City Hall does not meet current or projected needs for office space; structural, mechanical and other code-related modifications are needed to meet code standards. Community Hall: Use of the building
could be maximized with the addition of conference space and remodeled kitchen space.

All Hazards Public Works General fund Long term Medium 39 Electric Vehicle Parking Expansion: Expansion of the existing level 2 charging ports at municipal properties from twelve (12) ports to thirty-two (32) ports. In addition, install five (5) level 3 (DC Fast Charging) ports. All charging ports would be available for public use. This basis of
design that would bring Cupertino in line with industry benchmarks for utilization (20 monthly sessions per port), assuming a steady utilization rate of 630 charging
sessions each month. Growing the EV charging ports
further, anticipating future demand increases, would
require substantial electrical study and upgrades which are not proposed today.

Climate
Change
Public Works General fund,
California
Energy
Commission’s
Clean
Transportation
Program
Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
40 Homestead/De Anza - Construction: Construction: Modify traffic signal to relocate median-mounted mast arm poles to the corners. Transportation received a Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant for this work. Project goal is to improve safety at the intersection by enhancing the
visibility of the northbound and southbound signal
indications.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component,
Wildfire
Public Works General fund Long term Medium
41 Pumpkin and Fiesta Storm Drain Project, Phase 1 & 2:

Design storm drainage improvements at Pumpkin Drive,
Fiesta Lane, September Drive, and Festival Drive between Bubb Road and State Route 85. Construct storm drainage
improvements at Fiesta Lane, September Drive and
Festival Drive between UPRR tracks and State Route 85.

The 2018 Storm Drain Master evaluated the City's storm
drainage system and identified areas subject to flooding during a 10-year storm. The plan also identified and
prioritized projects to mitigate potential for flooding in areas of deficiency. The Pumpkin and Fiesta Phase 1 and 2 Projects received highest priority Phase 1 will be
constructed as part of this project. Phase 2 will require additional funding in the future.

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Weather,
Flooding
Public Works General fund,
Storm Water
Grant
Program
(SWGP)
Long term Medium
42 Stelling and Alves Crosswalk Installation: Stelling and Alves Crosswalk Installation: Install a crosswalk and
pedestrian-actuated RRFB (rectangular rapid-flashing
beacon) across Stelling at the north leg of the intersection with Alves Drive. Evaluate removal of existing crosswalk at the south leg of the intersection. This is one of the few remaining Tier 1 projects in the 2018 Cupertino Pedestrian Transportation Plan. This scope removes pedestrian-
crossing conflicts with left-turning cars and improves
bicycle-crossings as well.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Office of
Traffic Safety
Grants (OTS)
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
43 Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 -
Construction: Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway
Phase 2 – Construction: Construction of the separated
bikeway along Stevens Creek Blvd from Wolfe Road to De
Anza Blvd. Improvements include traffic signal
modifications at Wolfe Road and De Anza Blvd to provide separate bicycle phasing. The 2016 Bicycle
Transportation Plan identifies improvement needed and
priorities to enhance and promote safer bicycle
transportation in the City. The number one priority of the Plan was to provide a separated Class IV bicycle lane on Stevens Creek Blvd. This project is the second phase to address that priority.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
The
Recreational
Trails
Program
(RTP)
Long term Medium
44 Tree Inventory - Stevens Creek Corridor: Stevens Creek Corridor: To inventory and map City-owned trees (above a threshold size) that are within the Stevens Creek Corridor, including the BBF golf course. A tree inventory has not been done for some portions of the Stevens Creek
Corridor since 1995, and other portions have never been inventoried. Some of the largest and oldest trees in the City are along Stevens Creek. The majority of the trees along the creek banks, including large numbers of very
large native trees, have not been systematically mapped, identified, nor logged in the GIS system. The trees form the backbone of the riparian greenbelt, whose health is integral to the well-being of the creek ecosystem, including state and federally protected wildlife species which live there. To support environmental stewardship and
appropriate management, the trees in the Stevens Creek
corridor should be inventoried and mapped. Maintaining a healthy urban forest may help reduce urban heat island
effects.

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Heat, Flood
Public Works General fund,
Urban and
Community
Forestry Grant
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
45 ADA Improvements: ADA Improvement This is an ongoing program funded annually to improve accessibility at all public facilities throughout the City. An update of the City’s ADA Transition Plan was completed in April 2015. The
plan identifies improvements needed and priorities to
achieve compliance with ADA in public buildings, parks, and the public right of way.

All Hazards Public Works General fund,
Grants
Long term Medium
46 Bicycle Wayfinding: Implement the Bicycle Wayﬁnding
Plan that recommends the locations and messaging for
the bicycle wayfinding signage. Bicycle wayfinding assists residents, tourists, and visitors in finding key community destinations by bicycle. Signs may also include “distance to” information, which displays mileage to community
destinations.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Active
Transportation
Program
Long term Medium
47 Bicycle Boulevard Interim Improvements, Phase 2: Bike boulevards provide a network of Class III shared bike
routes along local residential streets, enhanced with traffic calming features to maintain low traffic volumes and
speeds, providing bicycle-friendly alternatives to busy roadways. Improvements identiﬁed in 2016 Bicycle
Transportation Plan. Construct bike boulevard
improvements along residential streets. Improvements to consist of signing, striping, bike channelizers and flexible post bulb-outs.

Climate
Change, All
hazards with
an evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Active
Transportation
Program
Long term Medium
48 Bicycle Boulevard Interim Improvements, Phase 3: Bike boulevards provide a network of Class III shared bike
routes along local residential streets, enhanced with traffic calming features to maintain low traffic volumes and
speeds, providing bicycle-friendly alternatives to busy roadways. Improvements identiﬁed in 2016 Bicycle
Transportation Plan. Installation of improvements without raised curbs or crosswalks, only minimal changes to
drainage, and installation of temporary bollards.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Active
Transportation
Program
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
49 Citywide Building Condition Assessment Implementation:

Implement recommendations at the Senior Center, Monta
Vista Recreation Center and Service Center
(Administration and Mechanics shops) identified as a
priority in the Comprehensive Facility Condition and Use Assessment. The 2017/18 Comprehensive Facility
Condition and Use Assessments project assessed the
condition of nearly every City owned facility. Senior
Center, Monta Vista Recreation Center, and Service
Center (Administration and Mechanics shops) were
identified as high priority facilities with significant deficiencies that need to be addressed to avoid costly
repairs and extended service interruptions.

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Weather,
Flood
Public Works General fund Long term Medium
50 Civic Center Parking Analysis: Analyze the parking
requirement for the Civic Center and proposed Library
Expansion. Design and construct additional parking as
necessary. This project would analyze the parking
condition at the Civic Center including any additional
library parking required to mitigate the impact of the
proposed library expansion. The analysis will evaluate the existing parking supply versus demand, identify the impact of the proposed library expansion, identify parking
mitigation, design and construct or implement that
mitigation. Impacting Library Field should be avoided if possible.

Climate
Change, All
Hazards
Public Works General fund Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
51 Interim City Hall (deferred): Establish an interim facility to accommodate City Staff if existing City Hall were to be replaced or significantly remodeled. As a result of the renovation of the existing City Hall building or any
substantial work to the building, the Staff and Operations will need to relocate temporarily. The temporary facilities require initial programming to determine the public-facing and back of house requirements, design work,
documentation, construction administration and
construction services.

All Hazards Public Works General fund Long term Medium 52 Lawrence-Mitty Master Plan: Develop a Master Plan
(programming, public outreach, and design) for a
proposed neighborhood park located on several acres of
land adjacent to Saratoga Creek, near the intersection of Lawrence Expressway and Mi y Way. Complete
annexation process on the parcel at Lawrence
Expressway and Mi y Ave for trail expansion and park
development for development of a neighborhood park.

The City is under-served for neighborhood parks to meet the level of service goal of the City’s General Plan. The east side of the City is particularly under-served.

All Hazards Public Works General fund,
Land and
Water
Conservation
Fund
Long term Medium
53 Library Expansion Project: Develop, design, and construct a 5600 SF addition to the existing Library building for program rooms that will seat up to 130 and serve as a
multi-function meeting space for library events. Using the “Perch” option from the Civic Center Master Plan. This
expansion provides alternative meeting space and
program space for the library operator. This project
includes extensive community outreach.

All Hazards Public Works General fund,
The
Inspiration
Grants
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
54 Quinlan Preschool Shade Structure: Design and construct a new shade structure over the existing play area and
sand box at the preschool. The current playground has a shade structure that is ineﬀective, leaving young preschool students in direct sunlight during use of the playground.

The current shade structure is too small and sits squarely over the top of the playground, doing little to provide needed shade.

Climate
Change,
Extreme Heat
Public Works General fund,
Child Care
and
Development
Infrastructure
Grant
Program
Long term Medium
55 Regnart Road Improvements: Phase 1 will construct a
retaining wall to stabilize the road slope to the creek. This project continues the stabilization efforts along Regnart Road and compliments the 2017 Outfall Repair and Slope
Stabilization project and the Retaining wall project. The 2017 Regnart Road Slope Stability Study identified
several areas along Regnart Road that exhibit poor
drainage characteristics, slope stability concerns that require partial road reconstruction in order to avoid costly road or slope failures and lengthy road closures. Proposed improvements include additional drainage structures,
regrading/repaving the road to drain towards the creek, slope stabilization and erosion control measures and
retaining walls.

Climate
Change,
Heavy Rain,
Flood,
Landslide

Public Works General fund,
State
Transportation
Improvement
Program
(STIP)
Long term Medium
56 Retaining Wall Repair - Cordova Road: Replace failing retaining wall lagging with City forces. There is an existing wall along Cordova Rd. that retains soil adjacent to private property. The existing retaining wall is showing signs of deferred maintenance and potential premature failure.

This project will replace the wood planks (i.e., lagging) in the wall and extend the useful life of the wall.

Climate
Change,
Heavy Rain,
Flood,
Landslide
Public Works General fund Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
57 Sports Center Community Needs Analysis: Evaluate the potential long-term needs of the facility, the cost of
renovations and repairs and the cost-effectiveness of
those improvements. The Citywide Building Condition
Assessment (BCA) identiﬁed several areas of concern
with the Sports Center facility. Several structural
deﬁciencies were identiﬁed that were deemed high priority and are being addressed this year with the Sports Center Seismic Retroﬁt project. Additional improvements have
been requested and before we implement those projects,
we need to identify all the renovations required, the cost and priority of those projects and the cost-effectiveness of repairs versus replacement.

All Hazards Public Works General fund Long term Medium 58 Stevens Creek Bank Repair Concept: a conceptual design for repairs to creek banks that will protect property from further erosion and stabilize the bank and is compatible with existing goals and requirements for the creek
corridor.

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Weather,
Flood,
Landslide
Public Works General fund,
Urban
Streams
Restoration
Program
Long term Medium
59 Stevens Creek Boulevard CL IV Bikeway - Phase 2 -
Design: Next Phase of the SCB Cl IV bikeway, from Wolfe Road to U.S.-85. Design includes signal improvements
and a concrete island separating vehicles from bicyclists.

This is the second phase of a three-phase program to
design and construct separated bikeways from the east
City limit to Foothill Expressway. This project funds design only and will result in a shovel ready project and detailed estimate which will better position the City for grant
funding in the future.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
60 Bubb Road Separated Bikeway - McClellan Road to
Stevens Creek Boulevard: Installation of protected bike lanes, sidewalks, a new crosswalk with a pedestrian
refuge median island and pedestrian activated flashing
beacons and revised lane striping. Apple has oﬀered the City funds to complete these pedestrian and bicycle
improvements in order to enhance safety along the
section of Bubb Road, between the UPRR Railroad
Tracks and Stevens Creek Blvd. Improvements to this
section of Bubb Road are included in the Bicycle
Transportation Plan.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
61 City Bridge Maintenance Repairs: Design and construct 5 bridges' repairs as recommended in the Caltrans Bridge
Report along with additional improvements to prolong the useful life of the bridges. The City of Cupertino owns and maintains a total of seven vehicular bridges. Caltrans
inspects these bridges and prepares a biennial report
detailing the recommended repairs. Six of the seven
bridges require rehabilitation; SCB over Stevens Creek
has issues not covered by maintenance. The rehabilitation includes the required repairs as recommended in the
Caltrans Bridge Report as well as additional work to
prolong the life and use of the bridges. Approximately 88% of the project costs are eligible for Federal reimbursement through Caltrans’ Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP).

Climate
Change,
Extreme
Weather,
Flood
Public Works General fund,
Bridge
Investment
Program
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
62 Homestead/De Anza - Design: Improves pedestrian and
bicycle safety by realigning the intersection and
reconfiguring the vehicle movements. Improvements
include relocating two signal mast arms and poles, related electrical, concrete, and striping work, and elimination of the free right turn lanes from eastbound McClellan Road and westbound Pacifica Drive Transportation received a
Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant for this work.

Project goal is to improve safety at the intersection by enhancing the visibility of the northbound and southbound signal indications.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
63 I-280/Junipero Serra Trail - Central Segment: The I-280 Trail formerly known as the Junipero Serra Trail will
provide an off-street bicycle and pedestrian connection between the Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge and
Calabazas Creek, along the existing Junipero Serra
Channel (south of Interstate 280). Basic design of an off- street bicycle and pedestrian facility parallel to the existing Junipero Serra Channel from De Anza Blvd. Wolfe Road.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
64 I-280/Junipero Serra Trail - East Segment: The I-280 Trail formerly known as the Junipero Serra Trail will provide an off-street bicycle and pedestrian connection between the Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge and Calabazas
Creek, along the existing Junipero Serra Channel (south of Interstate 280). Basic design of an oﬀ-street bicycle and pedestrian facility parallel to the existing Junipero Serra Channel from Wolfe Road to Vallco Parkway.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
65 I-280/Junipero Serra Trail - West Segment: The I-280 Trail formerly known as the Junipero Serra Trail will provide an off-street bicycle and pedestrian connection between the Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge and Calabazas
Creek, along the existing Junipero Serra Channel (south of Interstate 280). Basic design of an oﬀ-street bicycle and pedestrian facility parallel to the existing Junipero Serra Channel from the Don Burnett Bicycle – Pedestrian Bridge to De Anza Blvd.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
66 Mary Avenue Protected Bikeway: A Class IV bike lane
(also called a separated bike lane) is an exclusive facility for bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from motor
vehicle traffic with a vertical element. Design and
construct a protected bikeway from Stevens Creek Blvd.
to the Don Burnett Bicycle- Pedestrian Bridge.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
67 McClellan Road Separated Bike Corridor, Phase 3: A
Class IV bike lane (also called a separated bike lane) is an exclusive facility for bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically
separated from motor vehicle traffic with a vertical
element. Improves pedestrian and bicycle safety by
realigning the intersection and reconfiguring the vehicle movements. Improvements include relocating two signal
mast arms and poles, related electrical, concrete and
striping work, and elimination of the free right turn lanes from eastbound McClellan Road and westbound Pacifica
Drive. Improve traffic flow, efficiency, and bicycle safety at this complex intersection.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
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Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
68 McClellan Road Separated Bike Corridor - Byrne Ave to Imperial Ave, Phase 4: A Class IV bike lane (also called a separated bike lane) is an exclusive facility for bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic with a vertical element. Design and construct separated bike lanes on McClellan Rd. from Imperial Ave to Byrne Ave.

The 2016 Bicycle Transportation Plan identiﬁes
improvement needed and priorities to enhance and
promote safer bicycle transportation in the City. This
project is the last phase of a four-phase program that
installed separated bikeway on McClellan Road.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
69 QCC Multi-Site Sustainable Infrastructure Upgrade:

Develop recommendations for Council on a facility
upgrades of heating and cooling system, emergency
power
system, and renewable energy sources. Staff will
recommend options based on operational need,
sustainability, funding availability, and life-cycle cost analysis. Faced with several critical needs at the City's community buildings, including Quinlan, the City can
maximize energy savings by comprehensively auditing the real estate portfolio and implementing alternative and
eﬃcient energy system upgrades. Many of our facilities' systems need major re-work to support new energy
systems and improve normal day-to-day services. Quinlan Community Center, as the City's primary Mass Care and
Shelter facility and Cooling Center, requires emergency power/systems upgrades as well.

All Hazards,
including
Extreme
Heat, Heavy
Rain, High
Wind,
Earthquake,
Wildfire,
Flood
Public Works General fund,
The California
Energy
Commission
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
70 Regnart Creek Trail: Construction of a multi-use trail along Regnart Creek. The 2016 Bicycle Transportation Plan
identiﬁes improvements and priorities needed to enhance and promote safer bicycle transportation in the City. The Regnart Creek Trail was identiﬁed as a priority in that plan. The Regnart Creek Trail Feasibility Study was
completed and approved by City Council, and additional
funding was later authorized for design and construction of the trail.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
Recreational
Trails
Program
Long term Medium
71 Sidewalk Improvements - Orange & Byrne: Acquire right- of-way as needed, initiate design and construction of
sidewalks where there are gaps, as well as curb, gutter and drainage improvements. Utility poles currently in the street to be relocated. The Monta Vista neighborhood was annexed to the City without having standard right-of-way improvements, including sidewalks. Orange avenue is a
designated bike route that connects several schools on
McClellan. Adding sidewalks to the neighborhood will
improve pedestrian safety.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund Long term Medium
72 Stevens Creek Blvd. and Bandley Dr. Signal Upgrades:

Design and construct upgrades to the traﬃc signal at
Bandley Dr. and Stevens Creek Blvd. Improvements
include new conduit, wiring, traﬃc signal boxes, two new signal heads, and a split phase signal operation for
vehicles entering onto Stevens Creek Blvd. This project will signiﬁcantly enhance pedestrian safety and pedestrian connectivity across Stevens Creek Blvd within the
Crossroads district by reducing pedestrian-vehicle
conﬂicts. Vehicle safety will also be increased for vehicles exiting the Crossroads driveway and Bandley Drive.

All hazards
with an
evacuation
component
Public Works General fund,
California
Office of
Traffic Safety
OTS Grants
Long term Medium
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Action
Item
Number
Action Item Description Hazard(s)
Mitigated
Lead
Responsible
for
Implementation
Potential
Funding Completion Priority
73 Develop City Community Resilience Hubs:

1. Define criteria for being considered a CRH in Cupertino

2. Develop a list of existing CRHs. Use this list to prioritize facility improvements resource allocation before and after seismic events.

Earthquake OEM General Fund,
ICARP
Ongoing High

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Figure 5: City of Cupertino Critical Facilities

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Figure 6: City of Cupertino Critical Infrastructure

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Figure 7: City of Cupertino Flood Hazard Map

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Figure 8: City of Cupertino Deep-Seated Landslide Susceptibility Map

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Figure 9: City of Cupertino Liquefaction Susceptibility

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Figure 10: City of Cupertino Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Historic Fires

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Figure 11: City of Cupertino Wildfire Hazard Classification Map

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Figure 12: City of Cupertino Risk to Structure

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