Presentation Dates for 2023 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues RANKED 2023 STUDY ISSUES
Department Line
Start Date
If ATL & Bud. Supp. dependent
"July 1, 2023"
Council Meeting Date
Month/Year; or if ATL & Bud. Supp.
Dependent: TBD - $
Council Rank Number Title Support Depts.
OCM, OCA support for each study
Above the Line March-23 May-23 1 OCM 23-01 Evaluate Funding a Full-time Position to Address Homeless Concerns in the City of Sunnyvale
CDD, LRS and DPS
Above the Line December-23 June-25 1 CDD 23-05 Evaluate Existing and Potential Emergency Housing and Shelter Opportunities for Families with Minor Children Experiencing Homelessness
LRS
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 2 CDD 23-01
(combined w/CDD 23-03)
Consider Increasing Inclusionary Housing Requirements to 20% in New Residential Development, and Review and Update the Housing In-Lieu Fees for Rental and Ownership Housing
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 3 CDD 19-04 Update to the Historical Context Statement to Include Historical Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 1 DPW 23-06 Evaluate Range of Options for Shuttle Service and Alternative Transportation Options for Fremont and Homestead High School Students Who Live in North Sunnyvale
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 2 DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of and Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale Public Spaces
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 3 DPW 21-01 Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 4 DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens ESD Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 1 ESD 17-01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on City Owned or Leased Property DPW and LRS Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 2 ESD 23-01 Climate Budgeting FIN Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 1 LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities DPW Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 1 ITD 23-01 Access Sunnyvale Customer Relationship Management System Upgrade to include access designed for Mobile Apps
Above the Line July-23 TBD - $ 2 ITD 23-02 Evaluate the Development of a Single Mobile Application (Sunnyvale App) for All of the Functions of the Current City of Sunnyvale Mobile Applications FIN
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 5 CDD 23-02 Consider General Plan Land Use Designation Amendments and Rezoning for 22 Legal Non-Conforming Single- and Two-Family Dwellings
Below the Line N/A N/A 5 DPW 23-08 Define Metrics that the City Will Use to Evaluate the City's Progress on Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure for Future Reporting
Below the Line N/A N/A 6 DPW 23-07 Evaluate the Feasibility of an Ordinance to Ban the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Other Small Two Stroke Motors Within the City Limits of Sunnyvale Below the Line N/A N/A 7 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 3 ESD 22-02 Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies Attachment 1
Presentation Dates for 2023 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update May 2023 CDD 19-01 Evaluation of Right-To-Lease Ordinance This Housing Strategy Tier 1 Item and study issue is being combined with other tenant protection benefits, as outlined in the 2020 Housing Strategy. Staff has completed all background analysis and outreach. The ordinance is currently under review by the City Manager and will be scheduled for public hearing dates in Spring 2023.
Jun-25 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 commence in mid-2023 and will take approximately 1-2 years to complete. Consultant will be hired with supplemental funding.
August 2023 CDD 19-07 Evaluate the Minimum Parking Requirements for Residential Uses
Study is underway and information will be presented to the Council by August 2023.
October 2023 CDD 20-01 Updates to the Single-Family Home Design Techniques Document
Study Session with the Planning Commission and Public Outreach held in June 2022.
Survey conducted throughout June 2022 with emails sent to 100's of architects/designers asking for feedback on the existing document. Staff is beginning review of the admin draft design guidelines and anticipates releasing a public draft in Spring 2023.
June 2024 CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income including Potential Funding Sources
Staff has prepared an Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services and is awaiting approval for formal release in Spring 2023, with consultant selection expected in Summer 2023. Work will commence upon consultant selection.
December 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
The draft scope of services is currently being finalized. The tentative report completion date is Winter 2023.
February 2025 DPW 20-02 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Staff had a project kick-off meeting with Caltrans, the grant funding agency, in late December. Staff is working with Finance to have a request for proposal for consultant services.
Attachment 1
Presentation Dates for 2023 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update TBD DPW 20-15 Feasibility of Establishing of a Cricket Stadium at Baylands Park
Council provided direction on December 16, 2022 to proceed with studies if American Cricket Enterprises would fund half the cost ($50,000). American Cricket Enterprises has expressed interest in continuing with them having a participating role in the process of setting consultant scope and consultant selection. Staff has clarified the limitations of participation available to American Cricket Enterprises and is awaiting verification that they still want to proceed.
December 2024 DPW 21-03 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Installation on Tasman Drive from Fair Oaks Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
Staff is currently in the process of consultant selection for the project.
June 2023 DPW 21-04 Complete Missing Gaps of Sidewalk on East Side of Poplar Avenue between El Camino Real and Peterson
Middle School
The study report is in the process of being finalized and is anticipated to get scheduled for Council study session in Summer 2023.
Fall 2024 DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of
Measures Available
Staff is preparing a scope of work for consultant services and coordinating with Finance to issue a request for proposal to consultants.
June 2024 ESD 22-01 Complete a Comprehensive Update of the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water Expansion
Scope of Work for the Consultant services to Update the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water has been completed and a Request for Proposal has been advertised.
Proposals from interested consultants are due on March 9, 2023. Staff will review the proposals shortly thereafter and forward a recommendation for City Council consideration and approval.
August 2023 ITD 20-01 Establish a Formal Smart Cities Initiative and Potential Program
Gap Analysis, SmartCities definition and list of Recommendations for Prioritization being developed. An initial report to IT Steering will occur in May 2023.
June 2023 OCM 20-01 Service Worker Retention Ordinance Staff competed research and began outreach in 2022. Staff will return to Council with Final Recommendation in Spring 2023.
August 2023 OCM 22-02 Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City of
Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather
Staff will continue to work on identifying locations with the City of Sunnyvale, identify potential service providers and research funding opportunities to support this service.
Outreach with the community will need to occur once a location is identified.
Attachment 1