INFORMATION ITEM
COUNCIL DIRECTIONS TO STAFF

Date
Assigned

Directive/Action

Dept.

Date
Completed

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

 
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  
10/08/02 Schedule a Joint Study Session with BPAC on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Code review PWD  
10/15/02 Staff to prepare an Information Item which lists the alternatives to the downtown plan after the review period of the draft EIR CDD  
10/22/02 Agendize a request from the School District for funding to contribute to the purchase of a property for teachers after the Housing Mitigation Fee is considered. CDD  
11/26/02 Staff to assess the need for consultant assistance to review the property/business improvement district option and return to Council for further recommendations and review the possibility of an advisory board regarding Downtown Parking Facilities CDD  
11/26/02 Council directs staff to return to Council in December 2003 with a progress report on implementation of Improved Community Communications and Outreach efforts, and report on multicultural outreach efforts. OCM  
11/26/02 Send item "Recommended Refinements in Quality of Life Objectives, Measures, and Base Year Results" back to Boards and Commissions to get more comment from the public and bring back as a Public Hearing Item. OCM  
11/26/02 Reconsider Council Action Items from Boards and Commisions no later than one year from November 26, 2002. OCM  
12/17/02 Regarding Single Family Design Techniques, staff is directed to redesign the application to include an area to disclose a grade separation of more than 12 inches and to disclose if there is a retaining wall between the adjoining property.  Staff to conduct a site visit if either of these conditions are disclosed on the application. CDD  
1/7/03 Staff to brief the Council on the timeline for the Downtown Plaza Construction CDD  
1/7/03 Include an article in the Quarterly Report about parking regulations OCM  

 

CITIZEN CONCERNS

Date Issue Raised Name Issue Dept Date Issue Addressed
12/10/02 Jim Rea Cherry Orchard Shopping Center not ADA compliant

Parking lot adjacent to the offices across from the main City Hall building do not have any handicapped parking spaces.

CDD  
12/10/02 Cynthia Schwenke Leash laws at Washington Park need to be enforced to prevent large dogs from running loose.  City Manager directed the Department of Public Safety to follow up. DPS 01/07/03
1/7/03 Renee Gregory Staff to contact her about on-street parking and enforcement of parking laws in the high density area where she lives. DPS 01/15/03

 

COMPLETED ITEMS

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

11/12/02

11/12/02 City Clerk to notify speaker of continued date of the Comprehensive Review of Below Market Rate Program to January 28, 2003

Action: Speaker notified via telephone and letter.

OCM 11/13/02
10/08/02 Schedule an Outreach Meeting with the Friend of Sunnyvale to discuss the Downtown, Meeting to be held in Council Chambers, taped and rebroadcast on KSUN

Action:  Scheduled for November 18, 2002

OCM  11/18/02
11/12/02 Schedule a Joint Study Session with the Sunnyvale Elementary School District prior to the December 17 Council meeting to discuss Housing issues prior to December 17

Action:  Scheduled for November 26

CDD  11/26/02
11/13/02 Public Safety to intensify enforcement efforts at the parks for a limited time (will commence after Daylight Savings Time)

Action:  Report presented to Council

DPS 11/26/02

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

  12/17/02

7/23/02

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

Action: Council approved the recommendations.

CDD

  12/17/02

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.

Action: Council approved the design techniques.

CDD

 12/17/02

12/10/02 Send a letter to John Mozart requesting that he submit a proposal for the purchase of the plaza and underground parking area for the staff to evaluate the implications and then schedule a Study Session for Council's examination and assessment.

Action: Letter sent.

CDD 12/11/02
11/12/02 City Manager to investigate improved signage on Persian Drive

Action: Memo noting observations and determining that existing signs are appropriate.


PWD
12/18/02
12/10/02 Councilmember Fowler requested an agenda item to ratify the "Memorandum on Friendly Exchange Relations" offered by Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, The Peoples Republic of China OCM 1/14/03
12/10/02 Agendize a report to be presented by Councilmember Fowler on Governmental, economic and cultural aspects of this exchange with Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, The Peoples Republic of China OCM

 1/14/03

12/10/02 Implement a policy for adjournment motions recognizing deceased persons.  The policy to include a provision for a letter to be sent to the involved family. OCM

 1/7/03

 

NEW Study Issues
Sponsored by Council
2003

Date Requested

Study Issue Title

Requested By

Dept

Issue paper

submitted

 

       

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS

Approved

Budget Mod. No.

RTC #

Subject

Fund

$ Amount

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
8/13/02 4

RTC 02-312

September 11 Commemorative Event Fiscal Uncertainties $5,000
10/08/02 5

RTC 02-385

Water Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment Water Supply & Distribution Fund $115,000
9/17/02 6

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
10/8/02 8

RTC 02-398

Purchase of Property - 239 Commercial Street Water Fund
Wastewater Fund
$1,632,000
$   918,000
11/12/02 9

RTC 02-436

Bernardo Ave, CalTrain Undercrossing Project Gas Tax Fund Reserve $110,000
10/08/02 10

RTC 02-397

Amendment to Salary Resolution - SEA Rental Rate Funds
Infrastructure Project Fund
Public Facilities Space Issues Funds
Fiscal Uncertainties
Department Vacancy
$300,000
$250,000

$100,000

$100,000
$796,928

10/22/02 11

RTC 02-413

Continuation of Supplemental Law Enforcement SLES Funds $263,782
10/22/02 12

RTC 02-412

Continuation of BJA Block Grant BJA Grant $37,428
11/12/02 13

RTC 02-434

Route 237/85 Corridor Studies Traffic Mitigation Subfund $311,000
10/22/02 14

RTC 02-418

Remodel of City Hall Annex Public Facilities Space Issues Fund $176,000
11/12/02 15

RTC 02-454

FY 2001/02 Equipment & Project Carryover Report Various Funds $0
11/26/02 16

RTC 02-450

Alternative Fuels BAAQMD VIP Program BAAQMD VIP GRANT $13,500
11/26/02 17

RTC 02-471

Particulate Matter Trap Retrofit Project BAAQMD PM 10 Grant $224,000
11/26/02 18

RTC 02-462

Battery Backup System for Traffic Signals
  1. California Energy Commission Grant
  2. VTA Measure A/B PMP
$271,000

$183,300

12/17/02 19

RTC 02-502

Request to Amend the 2002-2003 Action Plan to increase Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Senior Nutrition Program CDBG (Project 800850 - Support for Battered Women FY01/02 Carryover) $4,900
11/26/02 20

RTC 02-478

Amendment to Salary Resolution - PSOA and COA General Fund 20-Year RAP $1,400,000
11/26/02 21

RTC 02-479

Amendment to Salary Resolution-SEIU General Fund 20-Year RAP $80,000

Return to Council Agenda 01/28/03