Cupertino Pavement Conditions Best in Bay Area
In the first week of November, the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission will release Pavement Condition Index (PCI) data for all cities in the Bay Area region.
In 2020, Cupertino received an average PCI value of 85 out of 100, which was the highest score in the nine-county Bay Area region. Palo Alto and Dublin tied for second, with an average PCI value of 84.
Over the last several years, the City has implemented an aggressive maintenance program to improve the condition of our street network. As a result, the City will be able to maintain the street network by applying a variety of less-costly preventative maintenance treatments. When the right treatment is applied at the right time, annual expenditures are reduced, and PCI can be maintained.
Via-Cupertino On the Road Again
The Via-Cupertino Community Shuttle is back!
Our fleet of nine vans is back up and running! Now with new lower-clearance vans, making your ride more enjoyable. Two wheelchair vans are available and all non-wheelchair vans now have bike racks.
Rideshare anywhere in Cupertino, including Sunnyvale Caltrain, Kaiser Santa Clara, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space. Via-Cupertino operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted fares are available for students, seniors, low-income, and disabled riders.
Download the add in the App Store or Google Play, or set up your account by calling (669) 201-1892.
For more information, visit cupertino.org/shuttle.
Quarterly Sales Tax Update
The City receives 1% of proceeds from sales and use taxes imposed within Cupertino boundaries. Sales tax receipts for the first quarter of the 2021 calendar year (January to March) were 90.1% above the same period one year ago. However, adjustments for delayed payments, audits, and other reporting modifications resulted in actual sales that increased 60.1%. Most sales tax categories continued to feel the effects of the pandemic during the first quarter of 2021. In-store foot traffic lagged, and while apparel and specialty merchants did well, the overall general consumer goods category declined. Occupancy restrictions pinched restaurant, hotel, and leisure receipts by 24.9%, with casual dining leading the decline. Similarly, fuel and service stations felt the impact of fewer driving miles. Conversely, the City's share of the Countywide use tax pool allocations rocketed up 66.9%. This huge increase is largely attributed to new taxes on out-of-state online purchases (Wayfair) and surges in online shopping. Net of adjustments, taxable sales for all of Santa Clara County grew 3.3% over the comparable time period; the Bay Area region was up 0.8%.
Regarding statewide sales tax trends, according to our consultant HdL Companies, local one-cent tax revenues for California overall were 9.5% higher than January through March of 2020. The Shelter-in-Place directive began one year ago, which had the impact of immediate store and restaurant closures. That, in combination with remote and work from home options for employees, significantly reduced commuting traffic and fuel sales. When comparing this data to data from the current period, percentage gains are dramatic. Furthermore, this pandemic dynamic, combined with the Governor's first Executive Order last spring allowing for the deferral of sales tax remittances, explained why non-adjusted cash results were actually up 33%.
View details regarding the top businesses in Cupertino, revenue comparison, and more in the attachments. Please note that restrictions tied to confidentiality compliance constrain the level of graph and text details that can be shared; however, categories that do not fall under this restriction are included.
City Storm Report
The much-needed atmospheric river storm brought significant rainfall through California and Cupertino as it passed through on October 23 and 24.
The City of Cupertino's maintenance and operation teams tracked the storm and began preparation by cleaning drain inlets throughout the City to ensure that neighborhoods did not flood. In addition, City employees ensured that all equipment was ready to be deployed during the storm.
On Sunday, October 24, the City's on-call employee received multiple calls throughout the morning and responded to several issues. However, due to worsening conditions, calls began increasing and additional employees were brought in to assist.
As a result of the wind and rain, multiple trees on public and private property broke leaving tree branches and limbs strewn about streets and yards across multiple neighborhoods. The wind speed was as high as 31 miles per hour, and some of the broken trees and branches caused property damage to fences and vehicles. There were also a few locations that had localized flooding due to debris being caught in the drain inlet. With the winds and a rainfall totaling over 2.14 inches on Sunday, the City's Urban Forest and Storm Water Collection System held up well – especially since most trees still held a full canopy of leaves.
The City received approximately 20 storm-specific service requests through the Cupertino 311 application online. City employees have been assessing various neighborhoods and removing debris throughout Cupertino.
Residents are encouraged to utilize the Cupertino 311 application available here or to call (408) 777-3269 between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, and 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. For after hours assistance, contact Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.
Anticipating a potentially wet winter, City employees will be prepared for the season and encourage all residents to prepare as well. Cupertino residents can pick up sandbags from the City's Service Center to prevent any flooding at their homes. Sandbags are available 24 hours a day are are limited to 15 sandbags per resident.
For more information on how you can prepare, click here.
Pick Up Bulk Compost from Cupertino's Compost Site until Saturday, November 13
Don't miss your last chance to feed your garden some nutrient-rich compost from Cupertino's compost site! Weather permitting, the compost site will continue to open every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until November 13.
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The compost site closes every year during the rainy months to comply with the State of California storm water requirements. |
The compost site is located at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road, across from the Stevens Creek Reservoir dam parking lot. Check cupertino.org/compost for more details or call the hotline at (408) 777-1320.
Streetlight Pole Replacement Project
The City of Cupertino's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the annual Streetlight Pole Replacement Project, which replaces aging streetlight pole infrastructure throughout the City. Many of the City's streetlight poles are approximately 40 to 50 years old and have reached the end of their service life.
New Streetlight Pole
For this year's work, the City contracted with NEMA Construction to assist in the replacement of 46 streetlight poles located within the area bounded by Bubb Road, McClellan Road, South De Anza Boulevard, Prospect Road, and South Stelling Road as well as locations on South Tantau Avenue and South Blaney Avenue. |
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Old Streetlight Pole
The existing poles, which are of steel material and fluted, were replaced with galvanized steel (a protective layer over the steel) poles to be consistent with other poles in the City. |
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The total cost of the project with material and labor is approximately $214,290. Assuming a service life of 40 years, the cost for each pole is approximately $120 a year. The City will continue replacing streetlight poles annually. To date, there are approximately 163 poles remaining and the City anticipates all streetlight poles will be replaced by the end of 2024.
Do You Know about Senior Resources in Cupertino?
There are a variety of organizations and programs in and around Cupertino that help address the needs of seniors relating to technology, housing, food supply, transportation, and mental and physical health and well-being. The City wants to know what resources you may or may not be aware of.
Take our senior resource availability survey at engagecupertino.org/seniorresources.
A hard copy of the survey may be picked up at the Senior Center, Quinlan Community Center, and Cupertino Library.
The survey will close on Friday, December 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Apply to be the City's Next Poet Laureate
The City of Cupertino has begun the recruitment to select the 2022-2023 City of Cupertino Poet Laureate. This position is an honorary post, sponsored by the City of Cupertino and seated in the Cupertino Library. The Poet Laureate's poems will be featured in events, programs, and publications, with the goal of raising awareness, interest, and participation in poetry, literature, and language among Cupertino residents.
Applications are available online at cupertino.org/poetlaureate. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, October 31 at 5 p.m. For questions or additional information, email poetlaureate@cupertino.org.
City Accepting Applications for 2021
Young, Emerging, and Distinguished Artist Awards
The City is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Young, Emerging, and Distinguished Artist Awards. Each year, the Fine Arts Commission recognizes young artists with esteemed awards, presenting this honor to deserving artists in recognition of local talent in these fields.
For more information and to submit an application for yourself or someone you know, visit cupertino.org/artistawards. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17.
Make Your Home a Stop on the 2021 Cupertino Holiday Light Map
The City of Cupertino is getting into the holiday spirit!
Join us by decorating your home or yard for this year's Cupertino Holiday Light Map. The map will guide families as they drive around, taking in the festive decorations.
Submit your information by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12 to include your home on this year's Cupertino Holiday Light Map at bit.ly/lightmap2021.
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