Presentation Dates for 2022 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues RANKED 2022 STUDY ISSUES
Department Line
Start Date
If ATL & Bud. Supp. dependent
"July 1, 2022"
Council Meeting Date
Month/Year; or if ATL & Bud. Supp.
Dependent: TBD - $
Council Rank Number T itle
Support Depts.
OCM, OCA support for
each study
Above the Line October-22 J anuary-23 1 CDD 19-07 Evaluate the Minimum Parking Requirements for Residential Uses Above the Line October-22 Fe bruary-23 2 CDD 21-01 Consider Allowing Expansions/Modifications for Existing Legal Non- Conforming Single-Family Uses in Non-Residential Zoning Districts Above the Line July-22 TBD - $ 1 DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of & Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale Public Spaces
Above the Line July-22 TBD - $ 2 DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including the Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of Measures Available DPS
Above the Line Ju ly-22 TBD - $ 1 ESD 22-01 Complete a Comprehensive Update of the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water Expansion
Above the Line July-22 TBD - $ 1 LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities
DPW
Above the Line M arch-22 June-22 1 OCM 22-01 Permanently Close the 100 Block of Murphy Avenue to Vehicular Traffic
DPW and CDD
Above the Line M ay-22 August-22 2 OCM 22-02 Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City of Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather
CDD, LRS and DPS
Below the Line N /A N/A 5 CDD 19-04 Update to the Historical Context Statement to Include Historical Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups
Below the Line N/A N /A 4 CDD 22-05 Consider Modifications to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Related to Undergrounding Utilities
Below the Line N/A N /A 3 CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income Including Potential Funding Sources
Below the Line N/A N /A 7 DPW 20-03 Waste Reduction Initiative in Sunnyvale Parks Below the Line N/A N /A 5 DPW 20-11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off-leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale Park(s)
Below the Line N/A N /A 4 DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens Below the Line N/A N /A 3 DPW 22-07 Evaluate a Range of Options for On Demand Shuttle Service Including Technology Options, Availability of Electric Shuttles, and Potential Funding Sources
Below the Line N/A N /A 6 DPW 22-08 Evaluate the Council Policy for Naming City Parks with the Intention of Incorporating a More Diverse Cultural History in Park Names Including South Asian Culture and Develop a Policy for Renaming Existing Parks
Below the Line N/A N /A 2 ESD 22-02 Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies Attachment 1
Presentation Dates for 2022 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update June 2022 CDD 14-09 Comprehensive Update of the Precise Plan for El Camino Real
The draft EIR and draft plan will be released on 3/11/22 and the public comment period will run until 4/25/22. Public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council will occur in June 2022.
August 2022 CDD 19-01 Evaluation of Right-To-Lease Ordinance Staff has begun background research and preparation for outeach. This Housing Strategy Tier 1 Item will include outreach with the apartment and landlord community, anticipated to begin in April 2022, with a draft Ordinance presented to the Council during the summer of 2022.
2023 - 2024 CDD 19-05 Update to the Heritage Resource Inventory to Include Potential Resources Associated with Technological
Innovation
Formal funding approved in June 2019. Kick off of this Study Issue will likely commence in 2022 and will take approximately 1-2 years to complete. Consultant will be hired with supplemental funding.
April 2023 CDD 20-01 Updates to the Single-Family Home Design Techniques Document
Formal funding approved in June 2020. Contract with consultant should be finalized in March 2022 and the project will take approx. 1.5 years to complete.
July 2022 CDD 21-02 Review and Potentially Update Commercial Housing Mitigation Fees
Staff is currently reviewing Consultant proposals and will interview firms in March 2022. Once a Conultant is selected, work will commence in Spring 2022 with a goal to bring the Nexus Study to Council in July.
September 2022 DPW 14-13 Scoping of Grade Separations for Caltrain Crossings at Mary Avenue and Sunnyvale Avenue
Project team is preparing for public outreach to occur in Spring 2022. Two City Council presentations will be held, a Study Session project update in April 2022 and a public hearing in August 2022.
May 2023 DPW 17-05 Orchard Heritage Park and Heritage Park Museum - Analysis and Options for the Long-Term Operations
and Maintenance of Orchard Heritage Park and
Review of the Sunnyvale Historical Society and
Museum Association Proposed Expansion of the
Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum Site
Staff is reviewing the scope of work. The anticipated completion is late 2022.
April 5 DPW 18-07 Feasibility of Acquiring Control of Caltrans Traffic Signals on El Camino Real
Report to Council scheduled for April 5, 2022.
May 2022 DPW 18-11 Analysis of Sunnyvale Golf Program Staff conducted a Study Session on November 9, 2021. Staff is currently developing Capital Improvement Projects for FY 22/23. Staff will present proposed projects at the Budget Meeting.
March 22 DPW 19-07 Ascertain Suitable Location(s) for the Installation of Youth Cricket Batting Cages and Potential Funding
Sources
This is slated for Park and Recreation Commission on March 9, 2022 and City Council on March 22, 2022.
April 5 DPW 19-10 Improving Traffic Operations at
Fremont/Bernardo/Hwy 85
Report to Council scheduled for April 5, 2022.
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Presentation Dates for 2022 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update TBD - Pending award of
grant funds
DPW 20-02 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Staff submitted a Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant application in October 2021. The selected projects will be announced in Spring 2022.
Spring 2022 DPW 20-15 Feasibility of Establishing of a Cricket Stadium at Baylands Park
A revised, reduced proposal for Cricket facilities at Baylands Park was received by staff in February. Staff is reviewing the new documentation and will bring this to City Council for consideration in late Spring.
June 2023 DPW 21-03 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Installation on Tasman Drive from Fair Oaks Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
Staff is preparing the scope of work for consultant services for public outreach, coordination and concept plan preparation for RFP issuance in late Spring 2022.
Oct 2022 DPW 21-04 Complete Missing Gaps of Sidewalk on East Side of Poplar Avenue between El Camino Real and Peterson
Middle School
RFP for design consultant being readied for advertisement. Anticipate consultant interviews end March/early April 2022.
November 2022 FIN 21-01 Explore a 2022 General Election Ballot Measure to Modify Real Property Tax
Staff is currently analyzing options and the revenue impact of various potential rate structures vs. the current rate structure. Dates for a Study Session are currently being evaluated.
June 2022 HRD 19-01 Develop a Workforce Initiative That Creates Partnerships to Develop a Pipeline for Students to
Enter Public Sector Employment
The City will continue to participate in the Two-Counties Internship Program for high school and college students. A presentation to Council for future direction was conducted on October 26, 2021 (RTC 21-0966). Per Council's direction, staff will come back as part of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget process will options for Council consideration.
December 2022 ITD 20-01 Establish a Formal Smart Cities Initiative and Potential Program
The City opened up the RFQL to solicit vendors to do the consulting work. Staff anticipates a contract to Council in March 2022 with recommendations and a prioritized strategy with funding to Council in December 2022.
April 2022 OCM 20-01 Service Worker Retention Ordinance Staff is gathering information from other cities that have adopted and implemented similar ordinances. Staff is developing a draft ordinance.
June 2022 OCM 21-02 Creation of a Human Relations Commission Staff has gathered information from other agencies that have a Human Relations Commission or similar body. Staff are reviewing this information to prepare options for Council to discuss at a March 22 study session with the City Council.
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