Status Update of New and Continuing 2025 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Estimated Completion Date
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Updated Completion Date
(as of April 22, 2025)
Updated Completion Date
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SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (as noted in Workplan)
April‐25 March ‐26 June ‐26 CDD 19‐04 Update to the Historical Context Statement to Include Historical Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups
Consultant was selected and the kickoff meeting was held in June 2025. Consultant work has begun and an initial study session with the Heritage Preservation Commission is anticipated in late summer/early fal l to determine the scope of the study.
Community
March‐25 January‐26 March‐26 CDD 19‐05 Update to the Heritage Resource Inventory to Include Potential Resources Associated with Technological Innovation
Staff and the project consultant presented draft findings to the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) in January 2025. Study had recommendation of properties to add to list. Current
ly evaluating contract to include CEQA work; staff to follow up with possible budget for CEQA consideration.
Community
July‐24 February‐26 May‐26 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 ju
risdictions). 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 project planner was completing the Village Ce
nters Master Plan. The study will restart by fall 2025.
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June‐24 August‐25 September‐25 CDD 20‐01 Updates to the Single‐Family Home Design Techniques Document Staff has finalized the internal review of the draft Lower Density Residential Design Standards and sent the revision to the consultant to prepare the final public draft.
Once complete, study sessions will be scheduled for late summer 2025 and public hearing in the fall.
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December‐24 December‐25 February‐26 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
Study is currently under way and approximately 50% complete. Staff is considering adding an additional 30‐day public draft review period. This review period will delay completion to Feb 2026, but will provide valuable feedback from the public and residential developers.
Housing
November‐24 January‐26 January‐26 CDD 23‐05 Evaluate Existing and Potential Emergency Housing and Shelter Opport
unities for Families with Minor Children Experiencing
Homelessness
The County expects to release the final results of the PIT count, including detailed information on subpopulations and demographics, later this summer.
Housing
July‐25 June‐26 June‐26 CDD 24‐01 Determine Cost and Feasibility of Requiring Structural Retrofitting of Existing Seismically‐Vulnerable Buildings within a Specific Time Fr
ame
Consultant kick off expected August 2025. Community
March‐25 February‐26 February‐26 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
Firs
t outreach meeting occured in February, the second outreach meeting is tenatively scheduled for late July 2025. Council Study Session scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Community
February‐25 February‐26 January‐26 DPW 20‐02 Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Presented Council Study Session on June 17, 2025. Council Public Hearing item sc
heduled for January 27, 2026 and wrap up final report shortly after.
Sustainability
December‐25 June‐26 July‐26 DPW 20‐11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off‐leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale Park(s)
There were no bidders on the first Request for Proposal (RFP). Staff researching potential vendors then will go back out to bid. The chang e of completion date is due to the lack of initial bidders.
Community
June‐25 September‐25 September‐25 DPW 20‐15 Feasibility of Establishing of a Cricket Stadium at Baylands Park Staff waiting for County to review City's request regarding use of County‐owned land in Moffett Park for this use within the City boundary .
Community
February‐25 December‐25 November‐25 DPW 21‐01 Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck Avenue between El Camino Real and Homestead Road
Presented Council Study Session on May 20, 2025. Council Public Hearing item scheduled for November 18, 2025 and wrap up final report shortly after.
Sustainability
April‐25 February‐26 February‐26 DPW 22‐04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equi ty Lens Request for Proposal being finalized before release, pending decision on outreach component.
Community
On hold On hold On hold DPW 24‐07 Explore the Benefits and Costs of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to Establish the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Specific City Construction Projects
Pending initiation once other studies are complete. N/A Attachment 1
Status Update of New and Continuing 2025 Study Issues
NEW AND CONTINUING STUDY ISSUES
Original Estimated Completion Date
(MM/YY)
Updated Completion Date
(as of April 22, 2025)
Updated Completion Date
(MM/YY)
SI Number SI Title Status Update Council Strategic Priority (as noted in Workplan)
December‐25 June ‐26 June ‐26 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 Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant to conduct the study.
Community
April‐27 July ‐27 July ‐27 DPW 24‐09 Eva luate the Addition of Pedestrian Scrambles During School Peak Hours at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road/Fremont Avenue and at
Homestead Road/Kennewick Drive
Staff is currently developing the Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant to conduct the study.
Sustainability
June‐27 June‐27 June‐27 DPW 25‐01 Fair Oaks Avenue Signalizations at Three Locations Once other study issues ar e completed, staff will be assigned to begin this study issue.
Delayed due to staffing resource constraints.
Sustainability
June‐25 December‐25 December‐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
The consultant was selected and the kickoff meetin g was held in May. Governance December‐26 December‐26 December‐26 DPS 25‐01 Evaluate the Addition of Paramedic Services to Supplement the County Provided Services for Sunnyvale Residents and Businesses Staff is currently conducting research and evaluating the use of a consultant. N/A December‐25 June‐26 June‐26 ESD 17‐01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on Ci ty Owned or Leased Property
Request for Proposal (RFP) released in June 2025. Staff received no bids prior to closing date. Staff are working to collect information. Anticipating re‐opening and extending deadline to allow for adequate time to collect bids.
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July‐25 December‐25 December‐25 ESD 23‐01 Climate Budgeting Staf f are preparing a Report to Council and Sustainability Commission report to report the study findings and receive input on next steps. Council Study Session scheduled for August 12, 2025.
Sustainability
June‐26 June‐26 June‐26 ESD 24‐01 Evaluate the Use of Artificial Turf versus Living Groundcover Staff is currently developing the Request for Proposal (RFP) to fi nd a consultant to conduct the study.
Sustainability
June‐24 June‐27 June‐27 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 m
obile application is implemented. Staff is on track to issue an RFP for a feasibility consultant once the CRM contract has been awarded.
Community
January‐27 January‐27 January‐27 ITD 25‐01 Cell Coverage Mapping Staff is currently developing the Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant to conduct the study.
Infr
astructure
December‐24 May‐25 September‐25 LRS 20‐03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and Facilities
The Outdoor Sports Assessment is waiting one more approval. Once received, the assessment report will be finalized.
Community
December‐25 March‐26 June‐26 LRS 24‐01 Examine the Permanent Closure of the Interior Levee Trails Surrounding Sunnyvale’s Wastewater Treatm ent Ponds for Public Recreation
Library and Recreation Services staf will meet with Environmental Services staff to start preparing the study issue work. Progress on this Study Issue was delayed to address the Colleagues Memorandum on the Special Events Process Community
June‐24 August‐25 September‐25 OCM 20‐01 Service Worker Retention Ordinance Initial meeting held with Labor repr esentatives. N/A September‐25 November‐25 October‐25 OCM 24‐02 Evaluate the City of Sunnyvale Study Issues Process Staff is working with the consultant to evaluate the information gathered during the discovery phase of the project. The Council Study Session is scheduled for August 26, 2025.
Governance
July‐26 July‐26 July‐26 OCM 25‐01 Explore Establishing a Japane se American Incarceration Memorial in Sunnyvale
Staff is waiting for the development of Study Issue CDD 19‐04, which will provide foundational data on Japanese Americans to guide and shape our strategies moving forward.
Community
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