Help Develop an All-Inclusive Playground at
Jollyman Park
A new, all-inclusive playground is coming to Jollyman Park that will diversify play experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The City is asking the community to get involved early in this process by reimagining this playground and sharing your input.
Whether a child or adult family member has cognitive issues, mobility challenges, or both, many traditional play areas in parks were not built to accommodate those differences in ability. This universally-accessible playground will support recreation and social interaction for people with autism, sensory challenges, cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities, and those without special needs.
Community members will be able to participate in all sorts of play, community gatherings, and intergenerational experiences. Our primary goal is to create a space for people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and orientations to connect, create, and strengthen our Cupertino community.
The City wants to hear from you and will use community input to develop playground concept plans.
Here's how you can participate:
- Drop by Jollyman Park on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share your ideas
- Take the 10 minute online survey at engagecupertino.org/jollyman
City Plan to End Homelessness Underway with Community Engagement Process
The City of Cupertino’s Community Development Department, in partnership with Homebase, is underway with the community engagement process for the upcoming City Plan to End Homelessness. This City Plan is an implementation plan to address the needs of the unhoused residents of Cupertino as identified in the Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness. The City Plan will help direct the decisions that will be made about funding, program, and needs.
In late Spring, the City will release the draft plan to the public for a 30 day public comment period. We encourage you to view the City Plan's Frequently Asked Questions and subscribe to e-notifications to receive more information about the draft plan and future Housing Commission and City Council dates.
Regional Housing Technical Assistance Webinar for Elected Officials
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is hosting a webinar about available assistance for Housing Element updates. This webinar will showcase ABAG's technical assistance program and its range of technical, communications, and outreach resources available to assist local government agencies in implementing the State's Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements.
The webinar will be on Friday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register for the webinar here.
Learn more from the Association of Bay Area Governments here.
IT Department Completes Three Year Strategic Plan
The City’s Innovation and Technology (IT) Department has successfully completed its three year Strategic Plan (Plan).
The Plan outlines and prioritizes IT projects and associated costs for the next three years. As part of the scope, departmental interviews were conducted to discuss Citywide needs, identify gaps, and develop innovative goals.
The Plan entails consultation on enterprise Information Technology trends and best practices, which set the direction for technical staff. It brings focus on tasks deliverables as well as budget requirements. In addition, this Plan defines staff resource allocation to meet stakeholder requests.
The Plan communicates the future direction of the City's IT Department to staff and the public. Our customers will see enhanced efficiencies and increased transparency in each work product.
The completed Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2021-2023 can be found here.
Preparing for Disasters
Are you prepared for when disaster strikes? Sign up for a free, virtual Personal Emergency Preparedness class to learn how to plan for natural disasters and what to do in the event of an emergency. Topics covered include Cupertino risks and emergency procedures, how to make a plan and emergency supply kit, and basic fire safety information.
Register for the upcoming class on Tuesday, March 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cupertino OEM Eventbrite.
Stay connected for a safer community by signing up for the Cupertino Block Leader Program as well. The first 200 participants who attend a Personal Emergency Preparedness class and enroll in the Block Leader Program will receive a free starter Personal Preparedness Kit.
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