Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cupertino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development
Active Transportation Plan Adoption and Prioritization
Commissioners discussed Cupertino's lack of applications for recent regional grants like OBAG, prompting a look into how the city prepares shovel-ready projects.
RISE Project Labor and Financing Standards
Union representatives from the Carpenters Union urged the council to scrutinize general contractor selection and ensure strong skilled and trained workforce standards for large residential projects like The Rise.
Subdivision of Historic Property at 22181 McClellan Road
An applicant is splitting a large historic property into three separate lots to build single-family homes. Neighbors living nearby raised concerns about how the new two-story homes might impact their privacy, neighborhood character, and local construction noise.
Subdivision of 22075 McClellan Road into Three Lots
A property owner is splitting a large, historic lot on McClellan Road into three parcels to build single-family homes. Neighbors living nearby voiced concerns about the loss of the 1940s home's character, construction noise, and privacy.
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Tenant Protections
The commission reviewed and recommended a new local eviction protection ordinance that would require three months of relocation pay for no-fault evictions and remove loopholes for single-family homes. Supporters argue it protects low-income renters from displacement, while rental housing representatives caution against extra regulatory burdens.