INFORMATION ITEM
COUNCIL DIRECTIONS TO STAFF

Date

Assigned

Directive/Action

Dept.

Date

Completed

11/13/01

Public Safety to intensify enforcement efforts at the parks for a limited time

(will commence after Daylight Savings Time)

Action: Projected date of report is late summer

DPS

 

3/26/02

Explore emerging digital technology and report on how to expand the number of producers utilizing new technology

Action: Report during the fourth quarter of 2002 calendar year.

ITD

 

6/11/02

Report on the effectiveness of the Canary Avenue traffic calming plan after one year

PWD

 

6/25/02

In the future break out the Redevelopment Agency debt service to show more detail.

FIN

 

7/16/02

Staff to work with developers to identify commercial sites and bicycle and pedestrian linkages to the residential development in the area of SR 237, Lawrence Expressway and Hwy 101

CDD

 

7/16/02

The City Manager and the City Attorney to make a joint presentation to Council at a Study Session regarding management practices relating to Section 1305 of the City Charter - Budget Appropriations.

Action: Study Session scheduled for November 12

OCM

OCA

  

7/23/02

Identify a date for the Budget Appropriation Study Session for either September 24 or October 8

Action:  Study Session scheduled for September 24

OCM

 

7/23/02

Come back with recommendations on dealing with privacy related to grade separations for both single and two-story homes

CDD

 

7/23/02

Submit the final draft of the Single Family Home Design Techniques, with amendments and corrections to Council as an Information Item and post on the City's website.

CDD

 

8/13/02 Staff to report on the best mechanism for conducting outreach efforts regarding maintenance for smoking debris PWD
CDD
 
8/13/02 Vice Mayor Miller requested that staff organize a neighborhood meeting for residents affected by the Mathilda Avenue/Caltrain Bridge Improvement Project PWD  
8/20/02 Director of Public Safety and Mayor to send a letter to courier companies regarding adhering  to speed limits and stop signs within mobile home parks

Action:  Letter sent to Mobile Home Park Managers requesting information about incidents on August 29.

DPS  
8/20/02 Evaluate and report back to Council on the feasibility of implementing the electronic mail program before the website redesign is complete IT  
8/20/02 City Manager to investigate the accuracy of DPS traffic reporting OCM  
8/20/02 Reschedule the VTA Transportation and Land Use Guidelines Study Session to an earlier date PWD  
8/20/02 Agendize a Resolution in support of holding the 2012 Olympic Games in the Bay Area P&R  
8/20/02 Councilmember Howe requested a meeting with the City Manager to discuss massage parlors and hostess bars. OCM  
8/27/02 Bring additional information back regarding the Fire Code regulations at the time of the Public Hearing DPS
8/27/02 Revisit the City's energy conservation policy in March 2002 P&R  
9/17/02 Work with Leadership Sunnyvale to present a joint recommendation regarding offering leadership training opportunities in Sunnyvale.  Keep Vice Mayor informed about discussions OCM
9/17/02 Staff to identify more community groups and individuals to be included in the Stakeholders Group and staff to distribute a list of the Stakeholders before the first meeting. PWD

 

COMPLETED ITEMS

11/27/01

Public Works to investigate potholes on Hollenbeck

Action: Public Works identified and repaired potholes

PWD

11/30/01

11/27/01

Place an item on 12/11/01 agenda to name the new facility for senior adult citizens

Action: Council voted to name the facility "Sunnyvale Senior Center"

P&R

12/11/01

12/11/01

Investigate transit opportunities and subsidized cab program for seniors

Action: Local Transit Expansion Study presented to Council

This has been added to the New Study Issues Workshop scheduled for December 2002

PWD

1/29/02

12/17/01

HR to report on number of workers comp cases during FY 2000/2001

Action: Memo from HR reported 470 cases at a cost of $2,950,377.

HR

1/8/02

 

12/17/01

City Attorney to write opinion on auto dealer double parking on El Camino to off-load vehicles

Action: Memo from City Attorney citing Vehicle Code Sec 22502. Reasonable necessity to accomplish loading or unloading. Code is silent on double parking.

OCA

1/7/02

1/08/02

City Attorney to review the AT&T Franchise agreement and write an opinion regarding AT&T's recently mailed notice

Action: Memo from City Attorney noting that Federal law does not address the method of dispute resolution between cable providers and subscribers.

OCA

1/15/02

1/08/02

Place an item on the 1/15/02 agenda to discuss the DOJ request to assist in interviewing certain named citizens

Action: Council voted to participate in interviewing process as requested by DOJ

DPS

1/15/02

1/08/02

Director of Public Works assess the traffic signalization at the intersections of Hendy and Sunnyvale and Evelyn and Sunnyvale

Action: Memo from PW Director notes that operations are appropriate. Certain movements are "held" to limit congestion and avoid conflict with the railroad.

PWD

1/16/02

1/15/02

Director of Community Development to write a memo on the status of the Juniper Network Project (Traffic report, EIR and schedule)

Action: Memo from CDD and PW stating a March release date of the EIR for public review

CDD

1/17/02

1/15/02

Identify the location of "The Gate" on the Bay Trail

Action: Memo from P&R Director Walker on location and related queries

P&R

2/20/02

2/12/02

Identify the timing for awarding the bid for the Senior Center and ground breaking.

Action: Email from City Manager stating the objective is to award a contract on March 19

P&R

2/21/02

2/12/02

Determine when the left turn lane from El Camino into the Borders complex will be open

Action: Memo from PW Director states the accessibility to this lane is scheduled for the end of March

PWD

2/21/02

11/27/01

Prepare an RTC on the school traffic concerns promulgated by The Partnership Concept with Cupertino Union School District

Action: Memo states that parking and circulation operations at he CUSD Stocklmeir facility are adequate and the JFK Center is in compliance with its use permit.

PWD

3/1/02

 

 

12/11/01

IT to assess wireless text communication technology to aid Councilmembers

Action: Council approved technology allowance for Councilmembers

IT

3/19/02

2/26/02

Research Legislative Action Policy regarding support of term limits

Action: Memo from Assistant City Manager noting the policy was deleted at the December 1998 Study Issues workshop based on the fact that limits were placed into State law.

OCM

3/19/02

11/13/01

Schedule a Public Hearing on Emergency Medical Services

Action: Study Session held on March 26

DPS

3/26/02

1/15/02

Director of Community Development to write a memo outlining the implications that the Juniper Network Project will have on the Moffett Park Plan

Action: Memo from CDD Director identifies 5 areas affected by the project: staff time diverted from the Specific Plan, appears to give one business priority over others, loss of one of Moffett Park's strongest supporters, value of developing the Moffett Park Specific Plan reduced, and other property owners/developers may consider the Plan as less significant.

CDD

1/27/02

12/11/01

Conduct a second Study Session, re: Emergency Medical Services, to further explore areas. Agenda to be approved by Council

Action: Scheduled for March 26th

DPS

3/26/02

2/12/02

Work with the owners and tenant to prepare a landscape maintenance plan for P.F.Changs

Action: Memo from CDD with the landscape plan attached

CDD

4/19/02

3/26/02

Councilmember Howe requested detailed minutes of Planning Commission meeting that Verizon application was considered

Action: Provided the minutes

OCM/CDD

4/10/02

3/26/02

Vice Miller requested statistics on the number of auto burglaries and thefts in the city

Action: Memo from DPS crime analysis unit charting the statistics of auto burglaries and larceny from 1997 to present.

Second Action: Memo with additional Statistics noting the measure for the overall crime rate

DPS

4/4/02

 

4/23/02

3/26/02

Provide information only item to City Council reporting external customer satisfaction survey results for code enforcement for each designated neighborhood service area

OCM

4/25/02

4/23/02

Investigate why the lights on Murphy Street are out on intermittently

Action: E-mail from Public Works Director noting that the lights had been repaired

PWD

4/25/02

11/13/01

Develop guidelines for parking lot design and shading for Council approval

Action: Scheduled for April 23rd Council Agenda

CDD

4/30/02

2/12/02

Explore a policy to establish a process for renaming streets

Action: Approved the street rename policy

CDD

4/30/02

3/19/02

Provide Council a review of the City's new parking lot tree canopy/shading requirements and their relationship to the new Senior Center project

Action: RTC 02-137 Information item

P&R

4/23/02

4/23/02

Prepare a memo to Council analyzing the cost savings enjoyed by turning off water fountains at parks and consider rotating this between the City's parks

Action: Memo from P&R director

P&R

P&R memo

4/23/02

Prepare a letter for the Mayor/Vice Mayor to the owner of the Honduras Restaurant

Action: Letter from Mayor

OCM

Marlen

3/19/02

Investigate concerns regarding pedestrian safety in downtown construction areas

Action: Memo from the Transportation & Traffic Manager outlining the mitigation measures taken to accommodate pedestrians in the downtown area.

PW

4/29/02

5/7/02

Directed staff to explore funding opportunities at the level of participation, requested by the City of Cupertino, in the Mary Avenue Footbridge Project

Action: Submitted as part of the budget proposal

CDD

5/7/02

4/23/02

Assure that telephone line for citizens inquires be answered in CDD

Action: Memo from PWD noting that telephones lines are covered

CDD

5/8/02

4/30/02

To insure the safety of pedestrians, enforce the Parking Lot Landscape Standards at the Cherry Orchard (olive trees)

Action: site inspection by Code Enforcement Manger found no apparent olives on the ground or on the trees.

CDD

5/8/02

4/16/02

Schedule a Joint Study Session with BPAC for briefing on the Mary Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Footbridge project with presentation by Cupertino project consultant

Action: Presentation by Cupertino Public Works Director at Council meeting

PWD

5/7/02

5/14/02

Assure that agenda packets have clearly marked attachments with the items more effectively separated within the binder.

Action: Memo to RTC liaisons

ALL

5/15/02

5/14/02

Staff to prepare a budget estimate regarding Council travel for the budget workshop

Action: Estimate prepared and distributed to Council

OCM

5/21/02

4/30/02

Consider modifications to allow the water be turned on in ornamental pond at Serra Park

Action: Memo from P&R regarding the status of water in the ornamental pond

P&R

5/20/02

5/23/02

3/26/02

Vice Mayor Miller requested a quarterly report of chronic code violations

Action: Quarterly report from Neighborhood Preservation Manager

CDD

5/6/02

5/14/02

Agendize a general discussion on the Community Academy and possible interaction with Leadership Sunnyvale

Action: Councilmember Howe does not wish to agendize the item after review with the City Manger

OCM

5/21/02

4/30/02

Develop criteria for Council to use when considering a request to rename a street

Action: Council approved criteria

CDD

6/4/02

3/26/02

Community Development Director to prepare a presentation on the appeal process and present it to Council

Action: Presented the report to Council

CDD

6/4/02

6/4/02

Report on the program goals, measures of success and the duration regarding the pilot project for Neighborhood Preservation in Lakewood Village.

Action: Memo outlining that staff to undertake a Neighborhood Preservation Pilot Program during 2002/2003 to test various approaches in a small portion of Lakewood Village

CDD

6/19/02

5/21/02

Provide informational report to Council following first six months of Fremont Pool operation, including staff observations relative to fee schedules (soon after January 2003) and provide year-end financial data relative to operation of Fremont Pool (after June 2003)

Action: Memo confirming that staff will provide 2 future Information Only items. The first in January 2003, and the second after the close of the City's 2002/2003 annual budget

P&R

6/19/02

6/18/02

Staff to work with the Mall management on weed abatement along Mathilda Avenue.

Action: The Mall commenced with removal of weeds.

CDD

7/3/02

4/23/02

Study the Parking District

Action: Incorporated into other downtown studies

CDD

4/23/02

6/4/02

DPS to notify the franchise holders of impending expiration of taxicab franchise agreements

Action: Memo outlining plan for DPS to begin notification to franchise holders

DPS

6/6/02

6/4/02

Conduct a Public Hearing on the Mathilda Avenue Overpass

Action: Conducted a Public Hearing

PWD

8/13/02

5/7/02

Consider, as part of the rehabilitation, a below-grade pedestrian crossing with the Mathilda Avenue/Caltrain Improvement

Action: Integrated with Public Hearing on Overpass on August 13

PWD

8/13/02

6/4/02

Post the appeal process information on KSUN

Action: Posted and running on KSUN

CDD

7/10/02

3/26/02

Develop guidelines and standards for criteria supporting event budgets, and schedule a Study Session to discuss criteria for Community Grant Funding

Action: Memo with modified grant application sent to Council. Study Session date TBD in November

OCM

7/3/02

4/30/02

Evaluate the Sunnyvale Municipal Code on parking restrictions of RVs, trailers and boats

Action: Memo to Council summarizing the parking regulations.

CDD

7/12/02

6/25/02

Recognize the contribution of barn and funds both in person and by letter to Ms. Bianchi

Action: Letter to Ms. Bianchi from P&R Director

P&R

7/11/02

6/25/02

Investigate and report on auto dealerships that are not in compliance with the policy on public address systems

Action: Memo from CDD Director noting one complaint received in January and all dealers stated they are in compliance.

CDD

7/11/02

7/16/02

Attach a list of streets that were included in slurry seal contracts to future Resolutions accepting the improvements and attach the current list to the meeting minutes

Action: Attached the list to the minutes

PWD

OCM

7/20/02

6/18/02

Research policies related to Homeland Security

Action: Memo from DPS outlining the related components of the General Plan

DPS

7/8/02

7/16/02

Staff to schedule a Public Hearing on parking restrictions of RVs, trailers and boats in the City

Action: Public Hearing scheduled for August 20, 2002 and announcement posted on KSUN

CDD

8/20/02

8/13/02 Vice Mary Miller requested a copy of the attendance sheet and notes from the meeting that was held with Charles Street residents PWD 8/16/02

7/16/02

Prepare a report comparing the parking fines in surrounding cities to the City of Sunnyvale

DPS

8/27/02
8/27/02 Provide Council with additional information on future vacancy rate reports to include the median and average rents, the names and location of apartment complexes, the number of units occupied, and the number of vacancies

Action:  Memo from CDD Director noting that the report should not include data for specific complexes because this information is gathered in confidence from apartment complex owners.

CDD 8/28/02

7/16/02

Staff to come back with recommendations for inexpensive beautification measures for the 2.16 City-owned property near the intersection of Fair Oaks and SR 237, Lawrence Expressway and Hwy 101

Action:  Memo from the Public Works Director outlining options ranging in cost from $37,000 to $267,500

PWD

9/4/02

7/23/02

Initiate negotiations with Devcon to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Construction Contract for review and action by the City Council at a future meeting

Action: Initiated preliminary negotiations on July 24th. Devcon is currently working on cost estimates and staff has requested that a project scoping estimate be submitted by August 1st.
Memo to Council regarding the Downtown Plaza Construction Update

PWD

9/4/02
8/20/02 Staff to keep Council apprised of the status of SB 1556 which sets speed limits in mobile home parks  

Action:  Governor Davis signed the bill on August 28.  Announcement made at City Council Meeting

OCM 9/17/02
8/27/02 Keep Council apprised of the status of the Mall property and if an auction is held to find out what the selling price is.

Action:  Study Session held on September 17

CDD 9/17/02
8/27/02 Staff to prepare a report on the historical overview of the Sunnyvale Emergency Preparedness Organizational program, what its activities have been both historically and for the past two years, the names of companies participating, the activities they are currently participating in, and the anticipated activities for the next year.

Action:  Memo from DPS Director distributed to Council

DPS 9/17/02
8/27/02 Develop an outcome measure on auto burglaries and larcenies and present it to Council.

Action:  Memo from DPS Director noting that a comprehensive audit of the program will be conducted by the Finance Department this fiscal year.

DPS 9/13/02

 

NEW Study Issues
Sponsored by Council
2002

Date Requested

Study Issue Title

Requested By

Dept

Issue paper

submitted

1/08/02

Planning for City's Centennial Celebration

Valerio

OCM

5/16/02

1/08/02

Study Socio-Economic Sub-element

Vorreiter/Valerio

CDD/EDD

3/12/02

1/29/02

2/26/02

Availability of restrooms on golf courses

(Howe removed from list )

Howe

P&R

Removed from list

2/7/02

Proactive Neighborhood Watch Program

Walker

DPS

 

2/12/02

Evaluation of Subsidized Taxi Program for Seniors

Miller

P&R

4/11/02

revised 5/14/02

3/5/02

Improving methods for reporting potential code violations

Walker

CDD

 

3/19/02

Policy regarding BPAC review of all future bicycle and pedestrian facility closures in the downtown area

Risch

PW

8/26/02

4/16/02

Temporary Employment Policies

Fowler

HR

 

4/16/02

Review Miscellaneous Planned Permit Process

Miller

CDD

 

5/21/02

Thoroughly Review and Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Emergency Preparedness Program

Fowler

DPS

 

6/19/02

Sister City Relationship

Miller

OCM

 

6/25/02

Review the policy regarding the negative impacts of construction on residential areas, location of trash bins in industrial zones and notification of non-residential demolition projects

Howe

CDD

 

6/25/02

Review the process for Taxicab Franchise Applications more efficient and timely to accommodate the business owners

Miller

DPS

 

7/16/02

Review Industrial Zones and include business density into the calculation

Fowler

CDD

 

7/16/02

Explore a policy for implementing a TDM program for pending and future high-density residential projects.

Walker/Howe

CDD

 

7/16/02

Review the parking restrictions of RVs, trailers and boats

Miller

CDD

 
8/12/02 Language Requirements for Business Sinage Fowler CDD  
8/13/02 Consider forming a Board or Commission to address accessibility issues Howe/
Fowler/Miller
CDD  
8/13/02 Consider Youth Rates Recreational Facilities and Programs Risch P&R  
8/27/02 Expand Public Noticing Miller OCM  
8/27/02 Examine and compare the City's Ordinance that regulates massage parlors with surrounding cities Howe DPS 
CDD
 

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS

Approved

Budget Mod. No.

RTC #

Subject

Fund

$ Amount

3/26/02

20

RTC 02-096

Request for Asset Forfeiture Funding to Compensate the Independent Auditor’s Annual Forfeiture Audit

Asset Forfeiture Fund

$3,000

3/26/02

21

RTC 02-099

Blair Avenue Area Traffic Calming Study

Note: This was paid for by developer's contribution as part of a traffic mitigation agreement

General Fund

$20,000

3/16/02

22

RTC 02-088

Construction of Sunnyvale Senior Center

Capital Projects Fund

$1,555,433

3/19/02

23

RTC 02-094

Technology Allowance for Councilmembers

General Fund

$17,360

4/23/02

24

RTC 02-133

Downtown Area Maintenance Project & Concrete Maintenance Program

General Fund

$50,000

4/16/02

25

RTC 02-115

Alternative Fuels Demonstration Project

General Services

Fleet Sub-Fund

$25,000

4/16/02

26

RTC 02-132

Appropriate Funds from BMR Code Violation Revenues f or Expenditures Related to BMR Purchase Program Audit Costs

Housing Fund

$38,750

 

27

RTC 02-159

State Public Library Fund Grant

General Fund

$203,975

4/30/02

28

RTC 02-160

Animal Shelter Service Costs

Operating Costs

$278,039

5/7/02

29

RTC 02-168

Kifer Lift Station

Wastewater Management Fund

$65,144

5/14/02

30

RTC 02-178

Skate Park and Wolfe Road Sidewalk

Capital Projects Fund

Infrastructure Fund

Total

$279,533


$
234,025


$513,558

6/4/02

31

RTC 02-212

Department of Public Safety Funding Adjustments for Asset Forfeiture, California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP), General Fund and Budget Modification No. 31

General Service Program Fund/Public Safety Equipment Sub-fund

$117,297

6/18/02

32

RTC 02-225

Downtown Plaza Contract Amendment for Amphion

 

 

From several funds to Capital Projects Fund

$5,721,700

6/18/02

33

RTC 02-226

Downtown Design Plan, Consultant Contracts

General Fund

$275,000

6/11/02

34

RTC 02-234

Funding for BMR Second Mortgage Program to Accommodate BMR Audit Actions

 

Housing Mitigation Reserves Fund

$250,000

6/18/02

35

RTC 02-237

Special Project for Electronic Archiving of Community Development Department Permit Records

General Fund

$300,000

6/25/02

36

RTC 02-269

Department of Public Safety Funding Adjustments for Home Land Security, Communications Development

Asset Forfeiture General Fund


Total

$206,000

276,000


$482,000

6/25/02

1

RTC 02-244

Second Lease Amendment – Adair School Site (Senior Center

General Fund

$255,058

6/25/02

2

RTC 02-256

Grapes of Wrath LSTA & CA Council for the Humanities (CCH) Grant

General Fund

$1,000

8/27/02 3

RTC 02-342

Biological Evidence Freezer Project Asset Forfeiture Reserve Fund $139,323
9/17/02 7

RTC 02-364

TDA Article 3 Funding Allocations for Pedestrian & Bicycle Projects Capital Projects Fund $468,706
9/17/02 7

RTC 02-360

Acquisition of 183 Acalanes Drive by Emergency Housing Consortium Housing Fund $915,000

Return to Council Agenda 09/24/02