Cubberley master plan and bird-safe building debate
Key Questions
What is the current status of the Cubberley master plan?
The Parks Committee voted 5-1 to send the master plan to City Council on April 20 after PTC and ARB reviews, with a 5-2 vote for bird-safe glass requirements. The plan is developing, with tracking of ARB/PC packets and legal risks led by Jensen. Upcoming events include an Upcycled event on April 1 and an April open house.
How will Phase 1 of the Cubberley project be funded?
Funding is pivoting to a November sales tax ballot measure seeking $65.5 million for Phase 1. This phase includes PAUSD land for a theater, classes, bikeways, and a pool.
What are the plans for TheatreWorks at Cubberley?
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is relocating to Cubberley Community Center after 55 years at Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Theater. They will move into a new 40,000 sq ft, 500-seat theater through a city partnership, enabling year-round arts programming and ending the Lucie Stern sharing arrangement.
Parks 5-1 backs to Council Apr20 post PTC/ARB; 5-2 bird-safe glass; funding pivot to Nov sales tax ballot ($65.5M phase 1 w/ PAUSD land for theater/classes/bikeways/pool); TheatreWorks shifting to 40k sq ft/500-seat theater via city partnership, ends Lucie Stern sharing for year-round arts. Apr25 free art workshop w/Sophia Lee (fortune cookies for Caltrain Public Art). Track ARB/PC packets/legal risks; Jensen leads. Events: Upcycled Apr 1; April open house.