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Written Communications
From:Kitty Moore
To:City Clerk
Subject:Fw: Cupertino City land has been misappropriated for development - Making the community unsafe
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:19:16 PM
Please include this as written communications for the City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
Kmoore@cupertino.org
(408) 777-1389
From: Theresa Horng <theresahorng@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:16 PM
To: Sheila Mohan <smohan@cupertino.gov>; Hung Wei <hwei@cupertino.org>; Kitty Moore
<kmoore@cupertino.gov>; J.R. Fruen <jrfruen@cupertino.gov>; Liang Chao <lchao@cupertino.gov>;
Tina Kapoor <tinak@cupertino.gov>; Pamela Wu <pamelaw@cupertino.gov>
Cc: sunil.malkani@gmail.com <sunil.malkani@gmail.com>; Neeta Malkani Next Door
<neetamalkani@yahoo.com>; lucyweng2009@gmail.com <lucyweng2009@gmail.com>; Theresa
Horng <theresahorng@gmail.com>; Santosh Rao <santo_a_rao@yahoo.com>
Subject: Cupertino City land has been misappropriated for development - Making the community
unsafe
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Dear City Major Mohan, Vice Mayor, all City Council members and City manager staff:
We (our neighbors) would like to report that City Lot APN 326 17 004 has been
misappropriated for development without city authority. The lot is in the FEMA Hazard Flood zone. A group of
special interest individuals have been moving the hillside soil to create a path leading to the
Stevens Creek Blvd exit, which has resulted in numerous crime attempts in our neighborhood.
I demand the city restore the area to its natural habitat and seal the fence with a "No
Trespassing" sign.
I created a PDF file to explain the situation. I've tried to invite city staff to meet with us and
address the issue of sealing the fence. Unfortunately, no one cares to seal the fence at this
time.
I urgently request Cupertino City take action on this matter. If no action is taken, I will contact
a news reporter to expose how the City is allowing a special interest group to act freely,
showing disregard for our community's safety.
See attached pdf file.
Community Safety Issues - City Government land
has been misappropriated for development.pdfCC my neighbors who impact safety.
Best regards,
Theresa Horng
Cupertino Resident
theresahorng@gmail.com
408-772-2328
CC 11-19-2024
Item No. 12
Award a contract to
Lifetime Activities Inc. for
Sports Center
Written Communications
From:Kitty Moore
To:City Clerk
Cc:Liang Chao
Subject:2018 Lifetime Contract Amending 12-033
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:39:06 PM
Attachments:12-033 Amendment #1 Professional Services Agreement, Lifetime Tennis, Inc.pdf
Dear City Clerk,
Please include the attached contract with Lifetime Tennis which expired June, 2024 in the
Written Communications for item 12.
Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
KMoore@cupertino.gov
(408) 777-1389
From:Kitty Moore
To:City Clerk
Cc:Liang Chao
Subject:Item 12 Lifetime Tennis Contracts for Written Communications
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:38:51 PM
Attachments:Lifetime Tennis Agreement Pages from 07-03-2018 Searchable Packet.pdf
Tennis Center Agreement with Lifetime Tennis (1).pdf
Lifetime Staff Report CC 11-19-2024 Searchable Packet (1)-2.pdf
Dear City Clerk,
Please include the attached 3 documents: Cupertino 2018 Lifetime Staff Report and
amendment, Sunnyvale Lifetime Tennis Center Agreement (2012), and current Cupertino 2024
Lifetime Staff Report.
Thank you,
Kitty Moore
From:Janet L Oshiro
To:City Clerk
Subject:Cupertino Sports Center & Pickle Ball proposal
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:28:27 PM
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Hello,
Please keep Cupertino Sports Center courts #9 & 10 as tennis courts.
In the evenings, weekends, and weekday morning, the tennis courts are full and it's hard to get tennis
court reservation. The noise would also serve as a distraction. Perhaps the courts across the parking lot
can be used as dual purpose courts.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Janet Oshiro
Cupertino Sports Center Member
From:Prashanth Guduru
To:J.R. Fruen; Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk
Subject:Re: Opposition to Awarding the 10-Year Contract for Cupertino Sports Center to Lifetime Activities
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:03:27 PM
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Thanks for your response.
Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below comments in written communications for the 11/19/24 city council
meeting.
I would like to make the following comments in response.
1. Courts 16-18 are not pickleball only. They are tennis courts also used for pickleball. So
there is no net gain of a tennis court.
2. Courts 16-18 are in bad condition especially the outermost court and not comparable to
courts 9, 10.
3. Courts 16-18 have no lights today. It is unclear they can get resident community approval
for lights from Commons as they can object and must be consulted to add lights.
4. Courts 16-18 have no screens and ball sighting is an issue.
5. Courts 9-10 would be converted to full time pickleball causing a net loss of two courts.
Note again that courts 16-18 are not full time pickleball today. They are tennis courts used for
pickleball.
6. The noise from pickleball adjacent to tennis courts is going to be deafening and a major
distraction. In addition it means there are 32 players on two courts or more causing more
distractions.
Sincerely,
Prashanth Guduru
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM J.R. Fruen <JRFruen@cupertino.gov> wrote:
Prashanth,
Thank you for reaching out about Item 12. Please know that the proposed included capital
improvements for the tennis courts results in a net gain of one new tennis court compared to
the current arrangement. Per the staff reports, though Courts 9 and 10 would be repurposed for
pickleball, the existing pickleball courts at Courts 16, 17, and 18, will be restriped for tennis. The
purpose of the change is to reduce potential noise impacts to neighbors living in the townhouse
complex immediately north of the Sports Center by shifting the pickleball courts south towards the
street-facing side of the property. Here is a relevant excerpt from the staff supplemental report,
which you can find here: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?
M=E3&ID=1127831&GUID=559A90E0-898F-480A-923E-ACBBBECF083F&G=74359C04-
A5F0-4CB2-A97A-0032996BB90E
You may wish to read through the rest of the supplemental report as well. It speaks to some of
your other concerns, too.
J.R. Fruen
Vice Mayor
City Council
JRFruen@cupertino.gov
(408)777-1316
From: Prashanth Guduru <prashanth.guduru@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2:29 PM
To: Rachelle Sander <RachelleS@cupertino.org>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>;
Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Opposition to Awarding the 10-Year Contract for Cupertino Sports Center to Lifetime
Activities
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the 11/19/24 city council meeting.
Mayor Sheila Mohan,
Members of the Cupertino City Council,
City Manager Pamela Wu,
Director of Parks and Recreation Rachelle Sanders,
City of Cupertino,
Subject: Opposition to Awarding the 10-Year Contract for Cupertino Sports Center to
Lifetime Activities
Dear Mayor Mohan, Council Members, City Manager Wu, and Director Sanders,
I write to strongly oppose the proposed 10-year contract with Lifetime Activities, Inc., and
to urge you to reject this agreement at the November 19, 2024, City Council meeting. The
terms of this contract raise significant concerns about its impact on the Cupertino Sports
Center (CSC), the local tennis community, and fiscal responsibility.
Key Issues and Demands
Courts 9 and 10 Must Not Be Converted to Pickleball:
Converting these courts would permanently reduce the availability of tennis courts,
disproportionately affecting tennis players who rely on these facilities. CSC should prioritize
preserving tennis courts for their intended use.
Court Reservations Should Remain Under City Control:
Outsourcing reservations to Lifetime undermines transparency, accountability, and equitable
access for residents. The City must retain control of the reservation system to safeguard
fairness and reliability.
Reject the 10-Year Contract with Lifetime:
A decade-long commitment to a for-profit entity prioritizing revenue over quality is
shortsighted. Lifetime’s poor track record in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara has led to
deteriorated facilities and programming.
A shorter contract (5 years or less) allows the City to regularly assess vendor performance
and safeguard community interests.
Split the RFP into Separate Contracts:
The current RFP bundles multiple services under one vendor, diluting accountability and
expertise. The City should issue separate RFPs to:
Hire a tennis-focused vendor for instruction and pro shop services, ensuring the quality of
tennis programs remains the priority.
Engage specialized vendors or subcontractors for other sports like pickleball, basketball, and
chess, allowing greater flexibility and higher-quality programming.
Remove Unnecessary and Unrelated Items from the Contract:
Providing CSC office space to Lifetime is unwarranted and does not serve the community's
interests. These provisions add no value to Cupertino residents and should be eliminated.
Gorin Tennis Academy Is a Superior Vendor:
Gorin Tennis Academy, with proven expertise in tennis instruction and player development,
offers a better alternative. Gorin has successfully produced high school and collegiate-level
players and operates effectively at De Anza and West Valley Colleges.
In contrast, Lifetime has failed to develop competitive tennis players at either college tennis
level or high school level and has employed instructors with insufficient qualifications.
Oppose the $500,000 "Capital Improvements":
The proposed improvements prioritize pickleball court creation at the expense of tennis
courts. These changes reflect misplaced priorities and do not align with CSC’s core users’
needs. Any addition of lights on outer courts 14 - 18 helps lifetime grow its revenue with
nighttime tennis lessons and does nothing for CSC members playing tennis.
Process Recommendations
Pull Agenda Item 12 from the Consent Calendar:
This item demands full public discussion and should be deferred to a later meeting, ideally
after the newly elected council majority assumes office.
If the item proceeds on November 19, it should be addressed early in the agenda to
encourage public participation.
Direct Staff to Reassess the RFP:
Split the RFP into multiple contracts, allowing the City to select vendors specialized in their
respective sports. This approach ensures higher quality and greater accountability for tennis
and other programs.
Reject Lifetime’s Proposal in Its Current Form:
Any future contract should exclude unrelated provisions, such as providing office space to
Lifetime, and prioritize resident-focused outcomes.
Retain City Oversight of Court Reservations:
The City must continue managing court reservations to ensure transparency and equitable
access for all users.
Lifetime's History of Mismanagement
Lifetime’s poor track record demonstrates its unsuitability for this role. Residents in
Sunnyvale and Santa Clara have repeatedly reported substandard facilities and programming
under Lifetime’s management. Instructors often lack qualifications, and there is no evidence
of Lifetime producing competitive tennis players. Cupertino should not entrust CSC to a
vendor that prioritizes profits over quality and community service.
Conclusion
I urge the Council to reject the 10-year contract with Lifetime Activities and to pursue a
better course of action:
Preserve tennis courts and reject pickleball conversions at CSC.
Retain control of court reservations under City management.
Reassess the RFP process to allow specialized vendors to serve residents’ needs effectively.
Limit any contract to 5 years or less, with performance reviews to protect Cupertino’s
interests.
Please protect the interests of Cupertino residents by rejecting this ill-conceived proposal
and prioritizing transparency, accountability, and quality in CSC’s future operations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Prashanth Guduru
From:Kitty Moore
To:City Clerk
Cc:Liang Chao
Subject:Written Communications Item 12
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:57:27 PM
Attachments:12-033 Amendment #1 Professional Services Agreement, Lifetime Tennis, Inc.pdf
Dear City Clerk,
Please include the attached contract with Lifetime Tennis which expired June 2024 in the
Written Communications for item 12.
Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
Kmoore@cupertino.org
(408) 777-1389
From:Snadra39
To:City Council; City Clerk; Rachelle Sander; Pamela Wu
Subject:11/19/24 Council Meeting - Request to Pull Agenda Item 12 from Consent Calendar
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:29:54 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the 11/19/24 City Council Meeting.
Thank you.
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Dear Mayor Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, City Manager
Wu, and Parks & Rec Director Sanders,
I am writing to urge the City Council to pull Agenda Item 12 from the consent calendar
for the 11/19/24 meeting and, if possible, to continue the item to a future
date when the newly elected council is in session.
Agenda Item 12 proposes substantial changes that should not be approved
without thorough discussion.
Key Objection: Converting Tennis Courts to Pickleball
I strongly oppose the proposal to convert Courts 9 and 10 at the Cupertino
Sports Center (CSC) from tennis to pickleball, for the following reasons:
1. Demand and Supply: Converting courts 9 and 10 to pickleball will make fewer tennis courts
available to CSC members and thereby exacerbate the already “hard to get a court” situation faced by
CSC tennis members.
2. Noise Issue: a tennis court can accommodate 4 tennis players or up to 16 pickleball players. Sixteen
players per court will generate a lot more noise with chatter/laughter than 4 per court. Moreover, the
sound that pickleballs generate is extremely loud and distracting for tennis players on adjacent and nearby
courts.
3. Existing Facilities: There are already some CSC tennis courts that have pickleball lines (in the area
opposite the main office/gym). It is extremely difficult to play tennis on these dual-lined courts and I
strongly object to any more courts being converted, especially since nearby De Anza college and
Memorial Park have pickleball facilities, not to mention other smaller local parks like Calabazas. If more
pickleball courts are needed then there is plenty more space at Memorial Park that could be converted.
4. Parking: Parking is often extremely tight at CSC, especially during peak hours. Adding an extra 12
people to 2 courts will only worsen the situation.
There are other proposed changes in Item 12 - also very concerning to me - that I feel should not be
approved without full discussion and transparency. I therefore respectfully request the Council to:
- Pull Agenda Item 12 from the consent calendar
- Direct staff to continue the item to a later date for comprehensive review and reconsideration.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Sandra Miller
From:Tak Young
To:J.R. Fruen; Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk
Subject:Re: Request to Pull Agenda Item 12 from Consent Calendar for Further Review
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:13:26 PM
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Dear City Clark,
Please include the below in written communications for the 11/19/24 city council meeting.
Thanks,
Tak K Young
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Dear J.R. Fruen, Vice Mayor, City Council,
Thank you for your response to item 12.
Please note courts # 16, 17 and 18 do not have lights. They ae not available for tennis in the evening. I also notice
that these courts are seldomly deing used in the pre-dawn hours also. Since court #9 and #10 have lights, they are
currently being used for tennis in the evenings and they are heavily booked in the evenings. Your claim that there
is a net gain of one new tennis court is not accurate.
Please also note that the pickle ball noise has also negative impact to the tennis courts close to the courts and poise
distraction to the tennis players. This will also have impact to courts 3,4 and 5 when there are USTA matches.
I would also like to point out that this "planned" change was a surpise with no discussion to the members of the
Cupertino Sports Center. I hope that the Cupertino City Council can be transparent in informing the affected people
in the city (and in this case, member of the Cupertino Sports Center).
Thanks,
Tak K Young
(40 years of Cupertino resident and member of Cupertino Sports Center)
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM J.R. Fruen <JRFruen@cupertino.gov> wrote:
Tak,
Thank you for reaching out about Item 12. Please know that the proposed included capital
improvements for the tennis courts result in a net gain of one new tennis court compared to the
current arrangement. Per the staff reports, though Courts 9 and 10 would be repurposed for
pickleball, the existing pickleball courts at Courts 16, 17, and 18, will be restriped for tennis. As a
result, there would be more tennis courts and fewer pickleball courts at the Sports
Center. The purpose of the change is to reduce potential noise impacts to neighbors living in the
townhouse complex immediately north of the Sports Center by shifting the pickleball courts south
towards the street-facing side of the property. Here is a relevant excerpt from the staff
supplemental report, which you can find here: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?
M=E3&ID=1127831&GUID=559A90E0-898F-480A-923E-ACBBBECF083F&G=74359C04-
A5F0-4CB2-A97A-0032996BB90E
You may wish to read through the rest of the supplemental report as well. It speaks to some of
your other concerns, too.
J.R. Fruen
Vice Mayor
City Council
JRFruen@cupertino.gov
(408)777-1316
From: Tak Young <tak.k.young@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:19 PM
To: Rachelle Sander <RachelleS@cupertino.org>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>;
Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Request to Pull Agenda Item 12 from Consent Calendar for Further Review
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the 11/19/24 city council meeting.
Thanks,
Tak K Young
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Dear Mayor Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, City
Manager Wu, and Parks & Rec Director Sanders,
I urge the City Council to pull Agenda Item 12 from the consent calendar
for the 11/19/24 meeting and, if possible, to continue the item to a future
date when the newly elected council is in session.
Agenda Item 12 proposes substantial changes that should not be approved
without thorough discussion.
Key Objection: Converting Tennis Courts to Pickleball
I strongly oppose the proposal to convert Courts 9 and 10 at the Cupertino
Sports Center (CSC) from tennis to pickleball.
1. Historic Use: These courts have served tennis players for over 30
years.
2. High Demand: Courts are oversubscribed, with bookings filling up
within seconds of opening each week.
3. Noise Concerns: Pickleball generates significant noise, disrupting
nearby tennis activities.
4. Existing Facilities: Pickleball facilities are already available at
Memorial Park and De Anza College.
5. Out-of-Town Usage: A majority of pickleball players at CSC come
from outside Cupertino.
Concerns with Lifetime's Contract Renewal
A 10-year contract renewal for Lifetime is excessive and should be
reconsidered. Contracts should be limited to five years or fewer to ensure
better terms and vendor accountability.
Performance Issues with Lifetime:
1. Court Maintenance: Courts are not cleaned bi-weekly as required
by the current contract. Logs and photographic evidence of
compliance should be audited.
2. Reservations: The city should retain control of court reservations
instead of outsourcing to Lifetime, whose service quality is subpar in
other cities like Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.
3. Tennis Instruction: Lifetime’s programs have failed to produce
players of high school junior varsity or varsity-level competency,
unlike Gorin Tennis Academy, which has a proven record of
excellence.
4. Capital Improvements: The promised $500,000 lacks clear details
and member input, with pickleball courts being an unwanted
proposal.
5. Past Damage: Court 12 was damaged by Lifetime’s improper use
for non-tennis activities (e.g., hosting ping pong).
6. Revenue Sharing: A 10%-12% revenue share is insufficient. The
city could achieve higher returns by exploring alternative vendors
like Gorin or directly managing some services.
Recommendations:
1. Retain Tennis Courts: Do not convert Courts 9 and 10 from tennis
to pickleball.
2. Revisit Vendor Options: Consider Gorin Tennis Academy for
superior tennis instruction and revenue potential.
3. Shorter Contract Term: Limit any contract to five years or fewer.
4. Audit Performance: Evaluate Lifetime’s compliance with
maintenance and service standards before renewal.
5. Transparent Improvements: Explicitly specify all
Capital improvements to CSC and limit these to be relevant and
specific to the needs of CSC users with a focus on tennis court
improvements.
Given these significant concerns, I respectfully request the Council to:
Pull Agenda Item 12 from the consent calendar.
Direct staff to continue the item to a later date for comprehensive
review and reconsideration.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Tak K Young
From:Ronny Tey
To:City Council; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk
Subject:Cupertino Sports Center Concerns
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:34:44 PM
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Hello Council Members,
I understand that on the agenda tonight is the contract extension for Lifetime Activities to manage the
Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). CSC is a huge asset for Cupertino and does so many things for the city
and its citizens including promoting a healthy lifestyle, providing a gathering place for the community,
inviting non-Cupertino residents to enjoy and spend their money in Cupertino, and bringing pride to the
city. I have been an active member of CSC since 1997 and as you know the membership and activities at
CSC have continued to increase along with its popularity.
I am concerned that Lifetime Activities if they are to win this contract extension is considering converting 2
of the main 12 tennis courts to pickleball courts. Pickleball is a very popular sport but it is not a sport that
can be seamless integrated with other sports and activities because of the level and type of noise it
generates. There are numerous studies including this one that have concluded that while pickleball noise
is not dangerous, it is annoying to the human ear as it produces average decibel levels of 70dBA.
The noise from pickleball courts is driving everyone crazy. Scientists are trying to come up with a solution.
I urge the council to not allow Lifetime Activities to convert tennis courts 9 and 10 to pickleball courts for
several reasons:
1. There is already a shortage of tennis courts. Popular times for courts are booked literally 7 days ahead
at 8:00a. Courts for 9:30a time slots everyday and anytime after 5:00p on weekdays are no longer
available at 8:01a! Reducing the number of tennis courts will only exacerbate this shortage. CSC has and
is experiencing growing popularity due to tennis, not pickleball.
2. Courts 1-12 at CSC are tennis courts that are located near each other. Replacing courts 9 and 10 with
4-8 pickleball courts with up to 32 extra pickleball players will disrupt tennis on the surrounding courts not
only with noise but also extra foot traffic.
If we must have pickleball courts at CSC, it would make more sense to convert courts 14 and 15, which
are at the other side of CSC on the corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Anton Way. The city has already
approved building up to 6 pickleball courts and additional parking on the Stevens Creek Blvd and Anton
Way corner of Memorial Park. Pickleball noise could be contained in that area instead of literally
spreading it to courts 9 and 10 on the other side of the CSC. Courts 14 and 15 are currently being used
as teaching courts by Lifetime Activities. Perhaps they could use courts 16-19 as teaching courts.
Please help maintain the enjoyment of CSC by not allowing Lifetime Activities to convert any tennis court
between 1-12 to pickleball courts.
Best,
Ronny Tey
From:Vitaly Gorin
To:Rachelle Sander; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk
Cc:Stacey Joslin; Felix Katman
Subject:Quilan Community Center
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:08:50 PM
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Dear Council member,
My name is Vitaly Gorin and along with my wife, Stacey Joslin, own the Gorin Tennis
Academy.
I would like to ask you to consider awarding the contract to our organization based on our
experience as well as the fact that we have projected bigger revenue then our competitor.
In the original bid there weren't opportunities for multiple options of bids, but it looks like our
competition was able to submit multiple options that we were not given a chance to do so.
Also we weren't made aware that a one time contribution was possible as we could have
offered more. In the Q&A it was expressed that once a vendor was picked a price could be
negotiated and that the 10% was what the city was asking. We could definitely have offered
more but were not aware that we had that option as well.
Please consider letting us increase the monetary offer or at least making the process a bit more
equal for both the bidding sides.
Sincerely,
Vitaly Gorin
(916)622-0972
CC 11-19-2024
Item No. 16
Adopt an allocation
plan for funds
uncommitted from the
Sales Tax Repayment
Reserve
Written Communications
From:Kitty Moore
To:City Clerk; Kirsten Squarcia; Lauren Sapudar
Subject:Written Communications Item 16 Question
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:38:48 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include this email for written communications item 16:
Who is making the donation to pay for a new position Grant Analyst and what is their interest in funding this
specific city position?
Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
KMoore@cupertino.gov
(408) 777-1389
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:RE: 11/19/24 City Council #16 uncommitted Sales Tax Repayment Reserve please include under written
communications PART 4
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:20:54 PM
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PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK and get an understanding as to what our PER CAPITA sales tax
revenue looks like as compared to other cities.
We had it good with Apple.
It is going away.
Compare us to Los Altos.
I ran the chart below directly from this link by setting up filters.
DON’T BE FOOLISH!!!
STOP WRECKLESS SPENDING!!!
The RED BAR REPRESENTS PER CAPITA SPENDING!!!
DO CUPERTINO RESIDENTS SPEND 9X MORE ON GOODS THAN LOS ALTOS
RESIDENTS????
NO!!! That’s primarily APPLE and INSIGHT tax-sharing money that you’re looking at (and
there are certainly some businesses in there as well – but primarily it is tax-sharing income).
The image below is the same as the pdf attached.
https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/dataportal/charts.htm?url=TaxSalesCRCityCounty
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:11/19/24 City Council #16 uncommitted Sales Tax Repayment Reserve please include under written
communications PART 3
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:09:03 PM
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image002.png
per capita.xlsx
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Whoops – in my haste, I emailed the wrong chart . . .
This is the PER CAPITA CHART.
WE WILL NEVER RECOVER. AND KEEP IN MIND SAN JOSE HAS A TAX-SHARING
AGREEMENT WITH EBAY!!!
Here is the source spreadsheet with data gathered from CDTFA.
From: Rhoda Fry <fryhouse@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:01 PM
To: 'City Council' <CityCouncil@cupertino.gov>; 'cityclerk@cupertino.gov'
<cityclerk@cupertino.gov>
Subject: RE: 11/19/24 City Council #16 uncommitted Sales Tax Repayment Reserve please include
under written communications PART 2
Hi City Council,
This chart compares sales-tax per capita in various neighboring Cities.
Moving forward, we will be looking more like Los Altos and Saratoga for sales-tax per capita income.
Please invest the money we have and treat it like an endowment.
Thanks,
Rhoda
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:RE: 11/19/24 City Council #16 uncommitted Sales Tax Repayment Reserve please include under written
communications PART 2
Date:Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:07:07 PM
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Hi City Council,
This chart compares sales-tax per capita in various neighboring Cities.
Moving forward, we will be looking more like Los Altos and Saratoga for sales-tax per capita income.
Please invest the money we have and treat it like an endowment.
Thanks,
Rhoda