Status Update of New and Continuing 2024 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Completion Date
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Anticipated Completion Date
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SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (At time of sponsorship, if applicable)
April-25 January-26 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 project manager has been selected and work is beginning to solicit a consultant to assist with the work. Kickoff is expected in early 2025.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
March-25 July-25 CDD 19-05 Update to the Heritage Resource Inventory to Include Potential Resources Associated with Technological Innovation
Staff held an outreach meeting in June 2024. Staff and the project consultant will present draft findings at the January 2025 Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting.
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July-24 June-25 CDD 19-07 Evaluate the Minimum Parking Requirements for Residential Uses The study is a 2-part study. Part 1 without any code changes (only analysis of Sunnyvale and other jurisdictions). Council direction was to work on code changes to reduce the residential parking requirements and to consider further reductions with required TDM programs. Due to a staff vacancy, a new project planner was assigned. The parking study was subsequently put on hold while the new project planner was reassigned to help c
omplete the Village Centers Master Plan.
Accelerating Climate Action, the Active
Transportation Plan and Vision Zero
Plan
June-24 March-25 CDD 20-01 Updates to the Single-Family Home Design Techniques Document Early drafts from the consultant were found to be too presecriptive and staff is working with the consultant on making refinements to the proposed standards. Once complete, study sessions and public hearings will be scheduled. Document is in the final stages.
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June-24 October-24 CDD 22-07 Evaluate a Pilot Program for Universal Basic Income including Potential Funding Sources
The Council will receive the study report and consider funding this program on October 29, 2024. The Housing and Human Services Commission made no recommendation to the City Council.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
December-24 August-25 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
The City is working with the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative and five other Santa Clara County jurisdictions to complete this study. The Collaborative has selected a consultant and work will begin in Fall 2024. Coordination of the participating jurisdictions has delayed the anticipated completion date, but this collaborative approach will result in significant cost savings.
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November-24 January-25 CDD 23-02 Consider General Plan Land Use Designation Amendments and Rezoning for 26 Legal Non-Conforming Single- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Staff is combining the legal non-conforming parcels' general plan amendments/rezonings with related industrial to residential rezonings associated with Housing Element Program H45. Planning Commission and City Council hearings are anticipated in December 2024 and January 2025, respectively.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
November-24 March-25 CDD 23-05 Evaluate Existing and Potential Emergency Housing and Shelter Opportunities for Families with Minor Children Experiencing Homelessness
Currently, the North County Shelter, located in Sunnyvale, is undergoing a transition from homeless adults to homeless families. Families will be allowed to reside at the Shelter stating in late 2024. Staff will monitor the situation and understand the need for further homeless family resources. In addition, staff is currently working on an affordable housing development which will set aside units for homeless families within Downtown Sunnyvale. Based on the outcome of the Shelter and number of housing units proposed, staff will provide an update to the City Council in early 2025.
Support for the Unhoused Community
July-25 October-25 CDD 24-01 Determine Cost and Feasibility of Requiring Structural Retrofitting of Existing Seismically-V ulnerable Buildings within a Specific Time Frame
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant services is expected to be released in January 2025. Study will follow, including outreach.
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Status Update of New and Continuing 2024 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Completion Date
(MM/YY)
Anticipated Completion Date
(MM/YY)
SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (At time of sponsorship, if applicable)
March-25 August-25 CDD 24-03 Establishment of a Sanctioned Encampment for Unhoused Individuals in Sunnyvale
This staff team is currently focused on moving forward the Safe Parking Ordinance and potential City program along with a Council Policy to guide the City’s response to homelessness. Work on the Overnight Warming Locations (OCM 22-02) is also progressing with the same staff team. Staff anticipates work on sanctioned encampment study beginning in Spring 2025.
Support for the Unhoused Community
March-25 Fall 2025 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
First outreach meeting scheduled for November 2024. Timing of project delayed due to staffing resource constraints.
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February-25 February-26 DPW 20-02 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Consultant is collecting data for existing conditions and analysis. Completed a walk audit with stakeholders, presentation to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), and first Community Outreach Meeting. Outreach efforts are continuing, including pop- up events and online survey. Timing of project delayed due to staffing resource constraints.
Accelerating Climate Action
December-25 December-25 DPW 20-11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off-leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale Park(s)
Staff will begin preparation of the scope of work for consultant services in late Summer 2024.
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June-25 June-25 DPW 20-15 Feasibility of Establishing of a Cricket Stadium at Baylands Park Staff has been working with the County of Santa Clara and representatives from the San Francisco Unicorns. In initial discussions with the County, they did not indicate that they would approve a stadium, but they would be willing to review any studies completed by the City (owned by the County, leased to the City). Continued discussions are underway.
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February-25 September-25 DPW 21-01 Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road
Staff recently completed first round of public outreach, including presentation to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), stakeholder meeting, and community meeting. Consultant is currently collecting vehicle and bike counts and will then develop alternatives. Timing of project delayed due to staffing resource constraints and grant application priorities for other projects.
Ability of Infrastructure to Support
Development and Traffic
December-24 April-25 DPW 21-03 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Installation on Tasman Drive from Fair Oaks Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
Staff and consultant are doing second round of public outreach including three (3) Mobile Homes Parks and a Community Meeting. The project is scheduled to go to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) in January 2025 and City Council on February 25, 2025. Timing of project delayed due to staffing resource constraints and grant application priorities for other projects.
Ability of Infrastructure to Support
Development and Traffic
June-25 December-25 DPW 22-03 Research Possible Causes of and Potential Mitigation Measures for Nuisance Bird Populations in Sunnyvale Public Spaces
The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released and no proposals were received. Since no proposals were received staff has reached out to multiple companies, with experience doing similar studies, to seek their interest in submitting a proposal. Once a successful proposal is received and approved, the study will commence.
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April-25 December-25 DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens The Request for Proposal (RFP) is with Finance for review. Timing of project delayed due to staffing resource constraints.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
November-24 December-24 DPW 22-06 Re-evaluate Traffic Calming Program and Policy Including Thresholds to Begin a Project and Types of Measures Available Staff presented the potential changes to the Program and Policy at the September 23 Community Outreach Meeting. Staff will present the potential changes to City Council in December 2024 and request an action from the Council.
Ability of Infrastructure to Support
Development, Traffic and Active
Transportation
Attachment 1
Status Update of New and Continuing 2024 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Completion Date
(MM/YY)
Anticipated Completion Date
(MM/YY)
SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (At time of sponsorship, if applicable)
August-25 TBD 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
This study issue is currently on-hold. Staff applied for a grant to implement a citywide shuttle service that would include service for both Fremont and Homestead High School students. The grant awards are expected to be announced by the end of 2024.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
December-25 December-25 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
Staff is currently developing the Request for Proposals. N/A April-27 April-27 DPW 24-09 Evaluate the Addition of Pedestrian Scrambles During School Peak Hours at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road/Fremont Avenue and at
Homestead Road/Kennewick Drive
Staff will begin working on the Scope of Work and coordinate with Finance to issue the Request for Proposal for Consultant Services in early 2025.
Ability of Infrastructure to Support
Development and Traffic
June-25 June-25 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
Staff has completed the Scope of Work for consultant services and is working with Finance to develop and issue the Request for Quotations (RFQ).
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March-25 March-25 DPS 24-04 Explore the Creation of a Disability Awareness Program Staff is conducting research and benchmarking similar programs. Equity, Access and Inclusion December-25 December-25 ESD 17-01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on City Owned or Leased Property
Consultant Scope of Work is in development. Target for Request for Proposal (RFP) release is Q1 2025.
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July-25 December-25 ESD 23-01 Climate Budgeting Staff is evaluating options for taking a phased approach as contemplated in the study issue, including integrating sustainability parameters into the upcoming Projects Budget development. Research and benchmarking are underway to consider approaches that would take more time to implement.
Accelerating Climate Action
June-26 June-26 ESD 24-01 Evaluate the Use of Artificial Turf versus Living Groundcover Research and benchmarking is underway. Consultant scope of work is in development.
Target for Request for Proposal (RFP) release is Q1 2025.
Accelerating Climate Action, the Active
Transportation Plan and Vision Zero
Plan
June-24 December-26 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
Council deferred this study issue on April 9, 2024 (Report to Council 24-0429) until a new CRM mobile application is implemented. This will not begin until the CRM work begins, a new vendor/system identified and implementation plan established.
Equity, Access and Inclusion
December-24 January-25 LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities
Survey #1 is complete. Community meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Based on Survey #1 community meeting input - Survey #2 will be launched in early November 2024. Council Study Session is tentatively scheduled for January 28, 2025.
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December-25 December-25 LRS 24-01 Examine the Permanent Closure of the Interior Levee Trails Surrounding Sunnyvale’s Wastewater Treatment Ponds for Public Recreation
This study issue is currently on-hold. Staff resources have been redirected to focus on the Special Events Study Session and revamp of the special event process. Target is to start study issue in February 2025.
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Fall 2025 Fall 2025 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
Staff is determining the parameters for a survey of outside libraries, and dependent on the final scope, will draft a request for proposals for consultant services to conduct the survey and analysis, with a goal of awarding contract by Winter 2024.
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Attachment 1
Status Update of New and Continuing 2024 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Completion Date
(MM/YY)
Anticipated Completion Date
(MM/YY)
SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (At time of sponsorship, if applicable)
June-24 March-25 OCM 20-01 Service Worker Retention Ordinance This study issue has been delayed due to competing priorities, and Councilmember briefings are needed prior to proceeding. Staff has conducted reserarch on the issue and is exploring options to complete the analysis in a way that takes into account the interests of all stakeholders. Councilmember briefings are planned for November 2024.
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Late 2024 June-25 OCM 22-02
(CDD lead)
Investigate Potential Locations, Funding, and Outreach for Overnight Warming Centers in the City of Sunnyvale During Inclement Weather
Staff is looking into interim options for the coming winter season in partnership with our existing street outreach contractor. Staff anticipates bringing the study issue back to Council in Summer 2025.
Support for the Unhoused Community
September-25 September-25 OCM 24-02 Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process Staff submitted the Scope of Work and will work with Finance to issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consultant Services in late 2024.
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