CC - 07-21- 2026
#7
McClellan Road Bridge
Supplemental Report
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3354
CUPERTINO.GOV
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: July 21, 2026
Agenda Item #7
Subject
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-XXX authorizing the City Manager to accept $850,000 in federal grant funds from the Community Project Funding Program, awarding a Design Professional Services Agreement to Biggs Cardoza Associates, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of $1,278,700, for the McClellan Road Bridge Project, and authorizing City Manager to execute the agreement.
Recommended Action
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-XXX authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary steps to accept $850,000 in federal grant funds from the Community Project Funding Program for the McClellan Road Bridge Project;
2. Award a Design Professional Services Agreement to Biggs Cardoza Associates, Inc. for McClellan Road Bridge Project in a total not to exceed amount of $1,278,700; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardoza Associates, Inc. when all conditions have been met.
Background:
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmember are shown in italics.
Q1:
Didn't we receive initial funding from Congressman Khanna's office in 2024? If I remember right, about $1 million? Is the $850,000 new additional funding?
Staff response:
As part of the 2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) process, Cupertino submitted a request for $2.5 million to support the McClellan Road Bridge Project. The project was subsequently awarded $850,000 in federal funding.
Q2:
Also, the staff recommendation is only to approve the design services, right? Does design include the actual bridge reconstruction as well as designing the infrastructure below the bridge?
Staff response:
Staff is requesting that City Council approve a contract for design services at this time. Design services will include analysis of the existing structure, conceptual design, structural analysis, geotechnical investigation and design, hydraulic analyses, roadway design, foundation scour analyses, environmental clearance, preparation of construction drawings, and related services.
The consultant will also develop concepts for improvements beneath the bridge, including grading and foundation-related infrastructure. As part of this work, the consultant will examine the feasibility of a grade-separated crossing beneath the bridge and identify any associated opportunities, constraints, and potential impacts to project cost and schedule. Staff will return to Council with the feasibility findings before proceeding with design.
Q3:
I am assuming at the end of the design services contract staff will consider options such as feasibility of retaining the 90-year-old structure vs constructing a brand-new bridge? I am also assuming we are not committed to the old bridge, unless there is some historical significance to it.
Staff response:
Correct. As part of the preliminary analysis, the consultant will assess whether any portion of the existing bridge may be retained and evaluate the potential advantages, drawbacks, and cost implications associated with doing so. The existing bridge does not have designated historical status, and staff has not established a preference for retaining or replacing it. These approaches will be evaluated as part of the feasibility study.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A - Draft Resolution
B - Draft Agreement Biggs Cardosa
C - Bridge 37C0220 Caltrans Inspection Report 2024
D - Accident Reports McClellan Rd at Tressler Ct_Mira Vista Ave Attachments Provided with Supplemental 1:
N/A
CC - 07-21- 2026
#9
Utility Users Tax
Ballot Measure
Supplemental Report
1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3220
CUPERTINO.GOV
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: July 21, 2026
Agenda Item #9
Subject
Approval of a Resolution submitting an Ordinance to the voters to Extend the Current Utility Users Tax and Telecommunications Tax by 10 Years after its Expiration Date, placing this Measure on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and consolidating it with the statewide election.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-XXX submitting an Ordinance (measure) to the voters for extending the current Utility Users Tax and Telecommunications Tax by 10 years after its expiration date.
Background:
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmembers are shown in italics.
Q1: My understanding of the UUT is per Council action, the status quo will continue for another ten years at the existing rate of 2.4%. From a budget standpoint, will this not result in diminishing revenues from year to year? Here's an example: my PGE bill used to be in the $300 range, and city share of UUT was 2.4% of $300. We have installed solar panels in the last six months and switched to induction cooking from gas. My PGE bill is now in the $10 range. The city will therefore collect 2.4 percent of $10. How will this help our budget situation?
Staff Response: Extending the existing 2.4% Utility Users Tax (UUT) preserves a significant ongoing revenue source that w ould otherwise expire in 2030. However, because the measure does not increase the tax rate or expand the tax to include additional services, it does not guarantee that revenues will keep pace with inflation or future budget needs. As utility consumption pa tterns evolve, such as through increased adoption of rooftop solar and other energy -efficient technologies, portions of the tax base may decline over time. Staff will continue to monitor these trends and incorporate them into future financial forecasts.
2 Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A – Draft Resolution
CC - 07-21- 2026
#14
City Manager's Report
Supplemental Report
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3212
CUPERTINO.GOV
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: July 21, 2026
Agenda Item #14
Subject
City Manager’s Report
Background:
The purpose of this supplemental report is to provide the following updates to the City Manager’s Report published on Thursday, July 16, 2026:
• India Flag Raising: The Report included a save the date for the upcoming India Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony. On Monday, July 20, the Bhubaneswar Sister City Committee requested to change the date of the event to Thursday, August 13.
• Bell Ringing: Staff have added information for the annual Bell Ringing for Peace, which is hosted by the Cupertino Toyokawa Sister Cities organization. The event will take place on Thursday, August 6, at 6 p.m. in Memorial Park near the Alves Parking Lot. The event is open to the public, and all community members are welcome to attend.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A. City Manager’s Report
Attachments Provided with Supplemental Report:
B. City Manager’s Report Updated 7/20/2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
A Message from the City Manager
Dear Neighbors,
I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July and were able to enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors. A heartfelt thank you to the residents, volunteers, City staff, and public safety personnel who helped make this year’s Cupertino celebration such a success. I also want to thank our Councilmembers for joining in the festivities, connecting with families, and helping bring such a warm community spirit to the day.
The City continues to make progress on important priorities, including the adoption of Cupertino’s first biannual Strategic Plan and the acquisition of the Finch Property for future parkland and open space. Council is also considering a local revenue measure for the November ballot to help address long-term infrastructure and service needs.
In this edition, you’ll find updates on new accessibility features for City Council meetings, including closed captioning and live translation in Standard Chinese, as well as regional wildfire preparedness resources to help households stay ready.
As August approaches, the City Council and this newsletter will take a short summer break, but there will be tons of recreation activities here: cupertino.gov/recreation. We will also celebrate the India Independence Day Flag Raising on August 17.
I hope you have a restful and enjoyable remainder of the summer, and I look forward to reconnecting with you in September. Thank you, as always, for staying engaged and connected as we continue working together for Cupertino.
Read the full City Manager’s Newsletter July 20, 2026 Updated and all previous editions at cupertino.gov/cmnewsletter.
Warm Regards,
Tina Kapoor, City Manager