Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
April 19, 2023
T
he Honorable Evan Low
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849, Suite 6110
Sacramento, CA 94249-0026
RE
: 2023 State Budget Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center
D
ear Assemblymember Low:
O
n behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respectfully submit a State Budget Funding request for $3,000,000 to build the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center located at 760 Lakechime Drive.
T
he City and two local school districts are partnering to build this 20,000 square foot facility. It will be a primary resource for literacy, learning and wellness for north Sunnyvale. This area currently has less access to services. It's diverse population also has income and educational inequities. The new Library will address this by supporting education, skill development and personal growth. This will strengthen quality of life and contribute to a healthy local economy.
T
he enclosed Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center Project Sheet outlines the benefits to Californians by funding this community project.
T
hank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
S
incerely,
L
arry Klein
Mayor
en
c. Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center Project Sheet cc:
City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services Attachment 9
Sunnyvale.ca.gov Heart of Silicon ValleySM
Lakewood Branch Library
and Learning Center
The City and two local school districts are partnering to build the 20,000 square foot Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center. It will be the City’s second library and a primary resource for literacy, learning and wellness for north Sunnyvale. This area currently has less access to services.
Its diverse population also has income and educational inequities. The new Library will address this by supporting education, skill development and personal growth. This will strengthen quality of life and contribute to a healthy local economy.
Quick Facts
Requested Funds Tot al Project Cost
$3 M $28 M
MEETS GOALS City County State
Federal
PR
OJECT NEED Provide essential library and
community services to an underserved area of
Sunnyvale in a LEED Gold facility.
LOCATION 760 Lakechime Drive, Sunnyvale
PROPOSED SQUARE FOOTAGE
Approx. 20,000 s.f.
This Project Will:
Leverage local funding and service resources
p
rovided by the City, Sunnyvale School District
and Fremont Union High School District
Foster creative expression, education,
s
kill development, and personal enrichment for
all ages
Contribute to healthy living and stronger
ne
ighborhoods
Meet state and local goals to provide equitable
a
ccess to information, services and resources
Achieve local, state and national sustainability
g
oals with LEED Gold design
Bringing Literacy, Learning and
Wellness to North Sunnyvale
Silicon Valley is well-known throughout the world as a
center for technology and innovation. Yet, wealth and
income gaps have continued to widen in recent years.
The highly diverse Lakewood area in north Sunnyvale
reflects the inequities in income and education. It is
also more isolated from services. Many residents live
between two to four miles from any library. As a result, the area has the lowest percentage of residents with
Sunnyvale library cards than any other neighborhood in
the city. This means residents with the most to gain have a difficult time accessing these services. The new Library and Learning Center will bring targeted services closer to this population and support education, skill development and personal growth. The facility will also help achieve sustainability goals with its LEED Gold design.
Attachment 9
Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
April 19, 2023
The Honorable Evan Low
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849, Suite 6110
Sacramento, CA 94249-0026
RE: 2023 State Budget Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Lakewood Safe Route to School
Dear Assemblymember Low:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respectfully submit a State Budget Funding request for $1,750,000 to make walking and biking safer near the Lakewood Elementary School.
These infrastructure improvements align with numerous local, state and federal policies and initiatives, and have significant health, safety and environmental benefits. Additionally, we would be investing in neighborhoods that have a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families.
The enclosed Lakewood Safe Route to School Project Sheet outlines the benefits to Californians by funding these improvements.
Thank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
enc. Lakewood Safe Route to School Project Sheet
cc: City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
Attachment 9
Sunnyvale.ca.gov Heart of Silicon ValleySM
Lakewood Safe Route to School
Sunnyvale’s neighborhoods were not designed for the car volumes we see today. The resulting congestion around schools causes concerns in our community about safety, air quality and access. Safer routes will encourage walking and biking which are healthier for people and better for the environment. The school proposed for this Safe Route project has an enrollment of 437 students with a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families. Investing in this neighborhood will improve overall health, safety, and connectivity.
Quick Facts
R equested Funds
$1.75 M
T otal Project Cost
$1.75 M
MEETS GOALS City County Bay Area
State Federal
P
ROJECT NEED The 2020 Active Transportation
Plan identified and prioritized these locations for
safety improvements.
LOCATION
L akewood Elementary School:
Lakechime Drive/Meadowlake Drive
Improvements for Safer Travel
C urb radius reductions and curb extensions
P edestrian safety signs and striping
A DA curb ramps
This Project Will:
E ncourage walking and biking for all ages and
abilities
R educe vehicle speeds
I mprove visibility for travelers
R educe crossing distances at busy intersections
E xpand and connect walking and biking networks
R educe negative environmental impacts
Aligns with Multiple Policies & Initiatives
A ctive Transportation Plan
V ision Zero Plan
C limate Action Plan
M TC Plan Bay Area 2050
C altrans District 4 Bike Plan
C altrans Complete Streets Policy
F HWA Complete Streets Policy
Attachment 9