CC 4-21-2026
#13
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27
Fee Schedule Update
Presentation
April 21, 2026
FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Update
• Background
• What is a Fee?
• Fee Study
• Fee Rates
• Fiscal Impact
• Staff Recommendation
Agenda
A fee or rate charged to an individual or
group that receives a private benefit from
services provided by the City.
Background - What is a Fee?
2016 & 2023 Fee Studies
Cost Allocation Plan
User Fee Cost Recovery Policy
• Adopted in 2024
• Cost of Services -Sets the cap on city-
provided services
Background
Background - Fees for City Services
Fee Schedule Description
Schedule A - General Fees Miscellaneous fees not associated with one department(abatement fees, false alarms,
PRA request, etc.)
Schedule B - Engineering Fees Public Works – Engineering:
Design and Inspection Services
Schedule C - Planning Fees Community Development – Planning:
Current, Mid, and Long-Term Planning
Schedule D - Building Fees Community Development – Building:
General Building, Construction Plan Check,
and Building Code Enforcement
Fiscal Impact
Fee Schedule Estimated Additional
Revenue Factor and Basis
Schedule A – General Fees $722 Cost-recovery plus
2.5% CPI
Schedule B – Engineering Fees $139,769
Cost-recovery plus
-0.12% CCI,
3.8% Labor
Schedule C – Planning Fees $144,799
Cost-recovery plus
2.5% CPI,
3.8% Labor
Schedule D – Building Fees $589,005 Cost-recovery plus
3.8% Labor
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution approving FY 2026 ‐27 Fee
Schedules, effective July 1, 2026
CC 4-21-2026
#14
Ordinance No. 26-2280
Single-Use Carryout
Bags
Presentation
CMC Amendment:
Single-Use Carryout & Pre-Checkout Bags
Cupertino City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
Recommended Action
1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 26-____
“
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino amending City Code Chapter 9.17
Single-Use Carryout Bags.”
2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from
C
EQA.
Code amendment needed to align with State regs
• Disallow thick plastic “reusable” carryout bags
• Require paper bags (made with recycled paper)
at checkout with a 10-cent fee
• Require “pre-checkout” (produce) bags
to be paper or compostable
Intentions of SB 1053:
• Reflect the will of the voters who wanted to ban
t
he distribution of plastic carryout bags, not
enable replacement with thicker ones.
• Incentivize consumers to bring reusable bags.
• Reduce the burden of pollution from plastic
w
aste.
Which is the greenest reusable bag?
Common types of bags:
Left to Right:
• Non-Woven Polypropylene (NWPP)
• NWPP multi-layer
• Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Nylon
Plastic-derived textiles Plant-derived textiles
Outcome per Life Cycle Analyses:
“Bags that are designed for multiple uses (reuse) have lower impacts than SUPBs [single use plastic bags] in most environmental impact categories, if they are actually used a sufficient number of times.” Plastic-derived textiles :10-20 uses. Plant-derived textiles: 50-150 uses.
However….
LCAs do not consider microplastics
End of Useful Life per CalRecycle:
• Textiles are not recyclable
cu
rbside.
• Bags can be donated and
ha
ve potential to be shredded
for use in padding or
insulation.
Summary:
• The best reusable bag is the one you
a
lready have that you are willing to
use.
• Buying new? Well-m ade plant fiber
and recycled PET-derived bags are
generally more durable than NWPP.
• Once a reusable bag wears out, use
i
t one final time as a garbage bag.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 26-____
“
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino amending City Code Chapter 9.17
Single-Use Carryout Bags.”
2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from
C
EQA.
Questions?
CC 4-21-2026
#15
Amend 2025 Building
Code Adoption
Presentation
Building Code Amendment
Background
• November 18, 2025: The second reading and adoption of the code adoption Ordinance and Resolution.
• November 26, 2025: The adopted/approved copies
were submitted to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) for review and acceptance per Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5.
• January 16, 2026: The CBSC issued a partial acceptance and requested additional findings for three proposed appendices and two Residential Code amendments proposed by the Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD).
Background
• February 10, 2026: A preliminary response was submitted to the CBSC after consultation with SCCFD. The response included:
1. The requested findings for the adoption of the three appendix chapters.
2. Code Sections R328.3.1 and R328.4 adopted in the 2022 CRC are substantially equivalent to the amendments
being proposed to the 2025 CRC.
• February 18, 2026: CBSC only partially accepted the justifications for the Residential Code amendments. The amendment to R330.4 included new language and per AB130 could not be accepted.
The proposed amendment has been removed from the
ordinance.
Options
• The adoption of the proposed Appendices and Residential Code amendments is necessary to address the local climatic,
geological, and topographical conditions that directly impact the health, welfare, and safety of the Cupertino residents. • Actions promote regional consistency in code application and enforcement, particularly regarding Energy Storage Systems (ESS), which are critical for both fire safety and energy resilience. • If the recommended action is not adopted, the City will continue to have partial acceptance from the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC), leading to regulatory uncertainty and potential conflicts between local enforcement and state requirements.
Recommended Actions
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-___ Amending Resolution No. 25-092 Making Findings Relating to Local Climatic, Geographical, or Topographical Conditions Supporting Amendments and changes to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and
Amendments/Changes made to adopted Resolution 25-092.
2. Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 26-___: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapters 16.02, 16.04, 16.06, 16.10, 16.16, 16.20, 16.24, 16.40, 16.42,
16.54, 16.58, 16.62, 16.64, 16.68 and 16.80 of Title 16 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
CC 4-21-2026
#16
Amend Ordinance to
Regulate Film Production
(Updated)
Presentation
City Council
Film Ordinance Update
Floy Andrews
Interim City Attorney
Film Ordinance Second, First Reading
November 4, 2025:
- Council discussed establishing Chapter 5.51 to
the Cupertino Municipal Code to Regulate Film
Production within the City
- Council unanimously approved the item
- Community members’ feedback suggested the
terms were somewhat ambiguous as pertains to
filming on private property
- Staff now recommends updating the
Ordinance to clarify the following
Clarifying the following
1. Ordinance does not apply to non-
commercial filming.
2. Ordinance does not apply to commercial
filming if: a) it takes place entirely on private
property, including all vehicle parking,
production staging, and storage of
equipment or props, or b) the activities are
covered by an encroachment permit.
Questions
CC 4-21-2026
#16
Amend Ordinance to
Regulate Film
Production
Presentation
City Council
Film Ordinance Update
Floy Andrews
Interim City Attorney
Further clarifies the following
1. Ordinance does not apply to non-
commercial filming.
2. Ordinance does not apply to commercial
filming if it takes place entirely on private
property, including all vehicle parking,
production staging, and storage of
equipment or props.
Questions