Planned Presentation Dates for 2024 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues RANKED 2024 STUDY ISSUES
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Council Rank Number Title
Above the Line July-24 Early 2025 2 CDD 23-02 Consider General Plan Land Use Designation Amendments and Rezoning for 26 Legal Non- C onforming Single - a nd Two-F amily Dwellings
Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 CDD 24-03 Establishment of a Sanctioned Encampment for Unhoused Individuals in Sunnyvale Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 3 CDD 24-01 Determine Cost and Feasibility of Requiring Structural Retrofitting of Existing Seismically-V ulnerable Buildings within a Specific Time Frame Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 DPS 24-02 Evaluate Municipal Code 10.16.120 (Use of Streets or Public Parking Facilities for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited) and Modernize Parking Requirements and Restrictions Above the Line April-24 October-24 2 DPS 24-04 Explore the Creation of a Disability Awareness Program Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 DPW 24-09 Pedestrian Scramble During School Peak Hours at Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road/Fremont Avenue and No Right Turn on Red at Homestead Road/Kennewick Drive Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 2 DPW 20-11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off-leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale Park(s) Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 3 DPW 24-08 Explore the Feasibility of Converting the PG&E Lots Facing Ramona Avenue, Lois Avenue, and/or Dona Avenue into an Open Green Space Linear Park for the Community Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 ESD 24-01 Evaluate the Use of Artificial Turf versus Living Groundcover Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 LRS 24-02 Benchmark Sunnyvale Public Library Collections and Budget to Understand the Effect of the Cost of Digital Materials and the Addition of New Branch Library Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 2 LRS 24-01 Examine the Permanent Closure of the Interior Levee Trails Surrounding Sunnyvale’s Wastewater Treatment Ponds for Public Recreation
Above the Line July-24 TBD - $ 1 OCM 24-02 Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process Below the Line N/A N/A 4 CDD 24-02
Explore the Creation of a Dark Sky Ordinance for Single-F amily Dwellings Below the Line N/A N/A 5 CDD 22-05 Consider Modifications to the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Related to Undergrounding Utilities
Below the Line N/A N/A 6 CDD 24-04 Peery Park Specific Plan Amendment (area east of Mathilda Avenue) Below the Line N/A N/A 4 DPW 24-02 Complete Streets Redesign of Fair Oaks Avenue Below the Line N/A N/A 5 DPW 24-11 Sunnyvale Gateway Program Below the Line N/A N/A 6 DPW 24-04 Evaluate Late Night Lights at Public Parks Below the Line N/A N/A 7 DPW 24-07 Explore the Benefits and Costs of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to Establish theTerms and Conditions of Employment for Specific City Construction Projects Below the Line N/A N/A 8 DPW 24-03
Create a Council Policy Framework to Establish a Process for Evaluating Requests for City to Take Over Private Infrastructure Based on Potential Offers of Dedication in the Moffett Park Specific Plan Area
Below the Line N/A N/A 3 DPS 24-01
Evaluate an Ordinance or Resolution Allowing Traffic Enforcement on Private Roadways in the Moffett Park Specific Plan Area
Below the Line N/A N/A 2 ESD 22-02 Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies Attachment 1
Planned Presentation Dates for 2024 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update April-25 CDD 19-04 Update to the Historical Context Statement to Include Historical Contributions Made by Asian Americans
and Other Minority Groups
The Council approved a budget supplement of $50k in June 2023 to cover consultant costs to prepare the update. A planner has been assigned and RFP process will begin in the next few months. Kickoff is expected in Summer-2024.
March-25 CDD 19-05 Update to the Heritage Resource Inventory to Include Potential Resources Associated with Technological
Innovation
The contract with the project consultant has been executed and kick off will occur in March 2024.
TBD based on scope
changes
CDD 19-07 Evaluate the Minimum Parking Requirements for Residential Uses
Staff brought the analysis of residential parking standards and potential revisions to consider to the Planning Commission on February 26, 2024 and will bring it to the City Council on March 19, 2024. Preparation formal code amendments following direction by the City Council.
June-24 CDD 20-01 Updates to the Single-Family Home Design Techniques Document
Staff is reviewing the consultant's updated administrative draft of the new Low Density Development Standards and is making refinements to the proposed standards. Once complete, study sessions and public hearings will be scheduled.
June-24 CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income including Potential Funding Sources
The final report is being reviewed by staff. Once completed staff will meet with the City Manager to discuss findings and recommendations and prepare for a Council hearing date in Spring 2024.
December-24 CDD 23-01 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
Santa Clara County Planning Collabrative is leading this effort on a countywide basis for all cities to participate. The Collaboarative plans to award a Contract in March 2024 and begin work immediately.
November-24 CDD 23-05 Evaluate Existing and Potential Emergency Housing and Shelter Opportunities for Families with Minor
Children Experiencing Homelessness
The Homeless Services Manager was hired in January 2024 and will begin working on this study issue as time allows throughout 2024.
March-25 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
Study is underway. Outreach meetings are being scheduled.
February-25 DPW 20-02 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Staff is going through the contract process with the consultant. Staff anticipates having an consultant under contract by March 2024.
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Planned Presentation Dates for 2024 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update June-25 DPW 20-15 Feasibility of Establishing of a Cricket Stadium at Baylands Park
Staff is reviewing a draft scope of work for consultant services for the project. A Request For Proposals is anticipated to be released late Spring 2024.
February-25 DPW 21-01 Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road
Staff has selected a consultant and is working with Finance to negotiate a contract.
December-24 DPW 21-03 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Installation on Tasman Drive from Fair Oaks Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
Staff hosted a Community Outreach meeting on February 29, 2024. A Council Study Session is scheduled for June 2024.
June-25 DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of and Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale
Public Spaces
Staff is preparing an Invitation for Bid.
April-25 DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens Staff is preparing an Invitation for Bid.
November-24 DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of
Measures Available
Staff is reviewing draft memos from the consultant benchmarking the City's process and traffic calming tools.
August-25 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
Staff is in the process of finalizing the scope of work for the Request For Proposal.
June-25 ESD 17-01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on City Owned or Leased Property
Staff are finalizing the Scope of Work for consultant services to support cost benefit analysis, current IPM assessment, and development of a pilot project. Staff will work with Finance to develop and issue the Request For Proposal.
June-25 ESD 22-01 Complete a Comprehensive Update of the 2013 Feasibility Study for Recycled Water Expansion
As of February 2024, the consultant for the project is nearing 70% completion. The draft Master Plan is progressing as scheduled and is expected to be submitted in April 2024, followed by the final plan in June 2024.
July-25 ESD 23-01 Climate Budgeting Staff held a kickoff meeting and are conducting and compiling research on the topic.
July-24 ITD 20-01 Establish a Formal Smart Cities Initiative and Potential Program
Staff and vendor working on final presentation to Council for a Study Session on April 23, 2024.
July-24 ITD 23-01 Access Sunnyvale Customer Relationship Management System Upgrade to include access
designed for Mobile Apps
Staff is presenting alternatives to the study issue for Council consideraton. Council presentation on March 26, 2024
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Planned Presentation Dates for 2024 Council-ranked Study Issues and Continuing Issues
CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Anticipated Completion Date Number Title Status Update July-24 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
Staff is presenting alternatives to the study issue for Council consideraton. Council presentation on March 26, 2024
Late 2024 LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities
The Finance Department is working on the final agreement. The project is expected to begin in April 2024 and the current timeline for this project is estimated between 6-8 months.
Summer 2024 OCM 20-01 Service Worker Retention Ordinance Outreach meetings scheduled to begin in Mid/Late April 2024.
Late 2024 OCM 22-02 Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City
of Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather
Potential operators for an overnight warming shelter are needed. Staff received the County Office of Supportive Housing qualified consultant/provider list. Staff will discuss with the agencies on this list whether they have the interest and capacity for such a service. Community outreach and funding sources are still needed.
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