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Oral
Communications
Written Communications
From:Liang Chao
To:City Clerk
Cc:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam
Subject:Fw: Homeless Encampments Need Immediate Attention
Date:Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:33:01 AM
Please include this in the written communication of 1/22 council meeting.
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LChao@cupertino.gov
408-777-3192
From: Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam <ravikiransingh@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:41 AM
To: City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; Pamela Wu
<Pamelaw@cupertino.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.org>
Subject: Homeless Encampments Need Immediate Attention
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include this in written communications for the 01/22/25 meeting:
Dear Mayor Chao, City Council Members, and Manager Wu,
I’m reaching out because the homeless encampments around Cupertino have gotten out of
hand, and it’s clear something needs to be done. These areas are becoming unsafe, unhealthy,
and unpleasant for residents, and it feels like the city isn’t taking action fast enough.
Here are the locations that need immediate attention:
Behind Target on Alves Drive: This spot has turned into a major safety concern, and nearby
families and businesses are being unfairly impacted.
Northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and DeAnza Blvd: This is a busy area, and the
encampment here is bringing down the look and feel of the whole neighborhood.
Northwest corner of McClellan Rd and DeAnza Blvd: This one is especially troubling because
it blocks the sidewalk, making it dangerous for kids and anyone walking through.
It’s frustrating to see these issues grow without a real solution. Residents shouldn’t have to
deal with this kind of mess in our neighborhoods. These are public spaces, and they need to be
clean, safe, and open for everyone to use.
I hope the city steps up and handles this soon. It’s time to put the community first and take
action to address these encampments.
Thank you,
Ravi Kiran Singh
Cupertino Resident
From:Liang Chao
To:City Clerk
Cc:Santosh Rao
Subject:Fw: Urgent Action Needed: Eviction of Homeless Encampments Following Supreme Court Ruling
Date:Thursday, January 23, 2025 8:32:19 AM
Please include this in the written communication of 1/22 council meeting.
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LChao@cupertino.gov
408-777-3192
From: Santosh Rao <santo_a_rao@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:30 AM
To: City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.org>; Pamela Wu <pamelaw@cupertino.org>; City Clerk
<cityclerk@cupertino.org>
Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Eviction of Homeless Encampments Following Supreme Court Ruling
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include in written communications for the 01/22/25 meeting.
Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Eviction of Homeless Encampments Following Supreme
Court Ruling
Dear Mayor Chao, Cupertino City Council Members, and Manager Wu,
I am writing to request urgent action to address the critical issue of homeless encampments in
Cupertino, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v.
Johnson. This landmark decision overturns the Ninth Circuit’s previous position, affirming
that enforcing ordinances regulating camping on public property does not violate the
Eighth Amendment. Combined with Governor Newsom’s recent executive order
prioritizing the clearing of encampments, Cupertino now has both the legal framework
and state-level directive to act decisively.
There are three specific locations in Cupertino where a homeless encampment urgently needs
to be cleared:
1.Behind Target on Alves Drive: This encampment has led to growing safety and
hygiene concerns, impacting nearby residents and businesses. It is a great disservice to
residents in that area to have to live with this by their homes.
2.Northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and DeAnza Blvd: This highly visible
encampment near the heart of the city has significantly affected the surrounding
community.
3. Northwest corner of McClellan Rd and DeAnza Blvd: The encampment at this
location is on a narrow sidewalk and makes the sidewalk unusable and poses a safety
risk to kids and women who need to walk past this. It poses a public safety risk and
hinders the proper use of public space.
Homeless encampments in these locations have created serious concerns related to public
safety, hygiene, and the quality of life for residents. Immediate action is needed to restore
order, cleanliness, and a sense of security to these spaces.
The Supreme Court’s ruling and the Governor’s order provide a clear mandate for
Cupertino to act without delay. I respectfully urge the City Council to initiate the process to
clear these encampments immediately. This action is essential to safeguard the well-being of
our residents, preserve our public spaces, and uphold the standards that make Cupertino a
desirable place to live and work.
This is not merely a legal responsibility but a moral imperative. Our community deserves safe
and clean public areas. I trust the Council, Mayor and city manager to show the necessary
leadership to address this pressing issue promptly and effectively.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing timely and decisive action
to restore hygiene and public safety to these three locations.
Sincerely,
San Rao
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Item No. 4
Budget Study
Session for one-
time funds
Written Communications
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Clerk; City Council
Subject:1/22/25 City Council Item #4
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:04:14 PM
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Please vote YES to postpone the Budget Study Session.
We need the full council present in order to have a comprehensive discussion on the city’s
“one-time” funds.
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Item No. 8
Stevens Creek Blvd. Bike
Lane Project
Written Communications
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Clerk; City Council
Subject:1/22/25 City Council Item #4
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:04:14 PM
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Please vote YES to postpone the Budget Study Session.
We need the full council present in order to have a comprehensive discussion on the city’s
“one-time” funds.
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Clerk; City Council
Subject:1/22/2025 Agenda Item #8 bike lanes Stevens Creek Blvd
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:26:01 PM
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Dear City Council,
Please pull item #8 from the consent calendar.
Our net sales tax revenue is going from around $27M to around $9M annually.
The City has survived for 70 years without concrete separators on Stevens Creek Blvd.
Yes, it might be nice to have.
Is it the most important public safety item right now?
Is there a lower cost alternative?
Please, lets take a second look at capital improvement projects for a potential reduction in
scale.
Thanks,
Rhoda
From:e.wong@yahoo.com
To:City Council; City Clerk; Pamela Wu
Subject:Stevens Creek concrete bike lane concerns
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:31:52 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Dear Mayor Chao and Cupertino City Council Members,
I live on McClellan Rd and have concrete barrier bike lanes in front of my house. I watched them build
these and also watched them grind down and remove some portions of the work. As a result of this
project the residents of McClellan have zero street parking and these crazy concrete blocks make it
VERY hard for residents to pull in and out of their driveways.
I'm now hearing that concrete barrier bike lanes are being considered on Stevens Creek Blvd. My
concern is the cost and the potential impact on the traffic flow. I understand the need to improve cyclist
safety, but this can come with significant costs and trade-offs, such as reduced vehicle lane capacity and
construction disruptions. A $1.6 million investment for bike lane barriers on Stevens Creek Boulevard is
not acost-effectiveness option and would have a significant negative impact on drivers and local
residents.
This leads me to wonder who is profiting from this? We already have bike lanes, please use this huge
amount of money in other areas for the betterment of our community. Perhaps bold painting and striping
would be a more common sense approach to enhance safety at a lower cost and less car congestion.
Please reject this intrusive nonsensical concrete barrier approach.
Thank You!!!
Esther Wong
From:Rattehalli Sudesh
To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Cupertino City Council Agenda
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:47:07 PM
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Respected Cupertino city council members and city officials,
I am writing this letter with regard to a number of items on your agenda today. I would be there personally, if not for
the fact, I am away, helping my 93 yr old father get back on his feet after a hip surgery.
1. Stevens Creek Boulevard - protected bike lanes.: I am and have been a regular on my bike, biking all around the
South Bay, including commuting to work at Kaiser Permanente Medical center, for many years. The segment of this
boulevard which has the protected lanes changed my comfort with regard to my feeling safe, immensely. There is no
question that a protected bike lane ‘protects’. I am eagerly awaiting the rest of Stevens creek boulevard to get this. It
will greatly improve the safety, of both the motor vehicle drivers and the cyclists, as it will clearly separate the two
areas with a physical barrier. This corridor has the space and the need for this. I do not see any negative to this
project. Please get this done.
2. Cupertino Urban Forest Plan: When I drive around in Palo Alto, I always thought that it is much greener, and it is.
Why don’t we also do this in Cupertino.We need more trees. It will beautify the city, help with climate modification,
and attract more birds for sure. Please fund this plan for Cupertino.
3.Blackberry farm pool and picnic area- we have these facilities already, so why not keep it open all year round. It
would provide the residents year round access, provide swimming lessons, generate revenue. I do not see any
downside to the idea.
I hope all of you consider the issues carefully and in the interest of the residents of Cupertino, support the projects.
Thank you,
Rattehalli Sudesh, MD
7827 Creekline Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
From:Jennifer Shearin
To:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Council
Subject:Approve Phase 2 for the Stevens Creek Class IV bike lanes (city council January 22)
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:28:01 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Councilmembers, and City Manager Wu:
I ask you tonight to approve the staff plan to create the Stevens Creek Class IV bike lanes as
approved in previous CIP plans. There are several good reasons to do this.
If we don’t build them, we will lose the $800K in grant funding, which will make it more
difficult to get future grant funding, and go against the extensive positive community input
and the prior approval for this project of both the Bike Ped Commission and the City Council.
It’s important to note that NO traffic lanes are affected—none will be narrowed or eliminated.
NO lanes will be converted to right-turn only and cars will still be able to make a right turn on
red. It does not affect car traffic while still improving safety for both bikes and pedestrians.
This project is the highest priority (1) per our city's Bike Plan, and has had extensive public
outreach, both during the Bike Plan creation and also at three separate Bike Ped Commission
meetings.
For these reasons and more, it is the right thing to do to allocate General Funds for the
approximately ¼ of the funding that this project needs. I ask that you do just that tonight.
Thank you for considering my input, and the work you do on behalf of all residents.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Shearin
CC 01-22-2025
Item No. 9
Approve an agreement
with Advanced Systems
Group, LLC
Written Communications
From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Clerk; City Council
Subject:1/22/2025 please pull #9 from consent calendar
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:38:50 PM
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Dear City Council,
Please pull item #9 from the consent calendar.
Our net sales tax revenue is going from around $27M to around $9M annually.
The proposed work appears to be over-the-top.
I see this is coming from PEG funds – let’s make sure that we do not go overboard.
My understanding is that the control room is in City Hall, what happens when City Hall is
renovated?
What are all the things that we can use PEG funds for?
Is there a lower cost alternative?
We need FUNCTIONAL video, we DO NOT NEED “advanced video
systems technology, ensuring high‐quality video production.”
Please, let’s take a second look at capital improvement projects for a potential reduction in
scale and make sure we have funds in reserve for other PEG projects.
Thanks,
Rhoda
From:Joel Wolf
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Urban Tree Canopy
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:10:32 PM
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
I urge the entire council to support an Urban Foliage Plan as part of the 2025-27 CWP. I
believe it is very important to expand the Cupertino Urban Forest. Trees enhance
property values, reduce surface temperatures, and make it much more pleasant to walk
and cycle in Cupertino during the summer months. Currently, I think the Urban Forest is
contracting due to climate change. I have lived in Cupertino for nearly 40 and note that
many of the non-native species appear to be in poor health, including those trees on my
street. Native species adopted for this climate appear to be doing much better.
Thank you for your consideration.
Joel Wolf
Joel Wolf
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner
JWolf@cupertino.gov
From:John G
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Support City Work Program Projects
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:50:57 PM
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Hello Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore and Council members,
Please support the following City Work Program Projects:
1. Blackberry Farm Pool and Picnic Area ‐ Consider eliminating the 100‐day restricted
operation of Blackberry Farm. Current restrictions have a negative impact on the City budget
by limiting fees year round.
>> Increased revenue for the city. Missed revenue opportunities for 19 years.
2. Protected Bike Lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard
>> prevents injuries, needed for the future
3. Fund the development of an Urban Forest Plan
>> increased urban canopy is needed.
Thank you,
John Geis
Cupertino Resident
Note: Please include my email in the public record
From:J Shearin
To:Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk; City Council
Subject:Put Blackberry Farm opening hours in this year"s Work Program (City Council January 22, 2025)
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:54:32 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, City Councilmembers, and City Manager Wu:
I am writing today as a resident only, though currently am the Chair of the Cupertino Parks
and Recreation Commission. I am very familiar with how much our residents enjoy the
Blackberry Farm Pool, including those that enjoy the Pooch Plunge at the end of the Season.
The biggest complaint we hear about the Blackberry Farm pool is that it is not open longer in
the season. As our summers get hotter and longer, it’s clear that having it open for only 100
days per year here does not meet the needs of our residents. I was at the Pooch Plunge on
September 7 this past year, as a commission member (my dog is not water-friendly). It was
very hot, and certainly swimming in the pool for our residents would have been very enjoyable
for many more weeks. Many of the attendees wished they could get in, instead of just their
dogs.
Another reason that it would be helpful to have the pool open longer in the season is that the
city could offer swimming lessons ‘off peak’. Contracting out these services would be easy,
beneficial financially for the city, and improve the quality of life of residents.
A second issue with Blackberry Farm is that buses are currently banned from accessing the
parking lot immediately adjacent to the pool, so the city loses revenue from school groups who
could rent the pool for outings. This is another issue that should be studied as part of a
Blackberry Farm item to see how to make this possible. This is a revenue streams we
shouldn’t continue to ignore in our belt-tightening.
We have some great amenities in Cupertino—let’s work to make sure we get the maximum
value out of our wonderful resources. This will benefit our city financially as well as improve
life for our residents. I ask you to make studying the opening and access to Blackberry Farm a
priority this year in our Work Program.
Thank you for your work on behalf of all residents, and for considering my input today.
Sincerely.
Jennifer Shearin
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From:J Shearin
To:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Council
Subject:Make an Urban Canopy Plan a top priority for our Work Plan this year (City Council January 22)
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:36:15 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Councilmembers, and City Manager Wu:
Tonight you are considering Work Program items. One of these is to fund an Urban Forest
Plan. I urge you to agree to this proposal for the upcoming year. The benefits will be long-
lasting for all our residents in improving our quality of life.
Cupertino does not currently have an Urban Forest Plan, unlike our immediate city neighbors.
We’ve seen what that means, as our canopy continues to decrease—our city only has an
average canopy percentage of 15%, one of the lowest locally. With our temperatures rising,
we need more shade and more cooling of our sidewalks and streets. Our trend of our canopy
decreasing can be reversed. Palo Alto, which has had a plan in place for 20ish years, is now at
a 36% canopy.
Tonight you can make a difference for our residents now, and for the next generation, too.
Make an Urban Canopy plan a top priority for the upcoming Work Program for our city.
Thank you for considering my input and your work on behalf of all our residents.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Shearin
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Item No. 12
FY 2025-27 City
Work Program
Study Session
Written Communications
From:Joel Wolf
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Urban Tree Canopy
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:10:32 PM
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
I urge the entire council to support an Urban Foliage Plan as part of the 2025-27 CWP. I
believe it is very important to expand the Cupertino Urban Forest. Trees enhance
property values, reduce surface temperatures, and make it much more pleasant to walk
and cycle in Cupertino during the summer months. Currently, I think the Urban Forest is
contracting due to climate change. I have lived in Cupertino for nearly 40 and note that
many of the non-native species appear to be in poor health, including those trees on my
street. Native species adopted for this climate appear to be doing much better.
Thank you for your consideration.
Joel Wolf
Joel Wolf
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner
JWolf@cupertino.gov
From:John G
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Support City Work Program Projects
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:50:57 PM
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Hello Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore and Council members,
Please support the following City Work Program Projects:
1. Blackberry Farm Pool and Picnic Area ‐ Consider eliminating the 100‐day restricted
operation of Blackberry Farm. Current restrictions have a negative impact on the City budget
by limiting fees year round.
>> Increased revenue for the city. Missed revenue opportunities for 19 years.
2. Protected Bike Lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard
>> prevents injuries, needed for the future
3. Fund the development of an Urban Forest Plan
>> increased urban canopy is needed.
Thank you,
John Geis
Cupertino Resident
Note: Please include my email in the public record
From:J Shearin
To:Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk; City Council
Subject:Put Blackberry Farm opening hours in this year"s Work Program (City Council January 22, 2025)
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:54:32 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, City Councilmembers, and City Manager Wu:
I am writing today as a resident only, though currently am the Chair of the Cupertino Parks
and Recreation Commission. I am very familiar with how much our residents enjoy the
Blackberry Farm Pool, including those that enjoy the Pooch Plunge at the end of the Season.
The biggest complaint we hear about the Blackberry Farm pool is that it is not open longer in
the season. As our summers get hotter and longer, it’s clear that having it open for only 100
days per year here does not meet the needs of our residents. I was at the Pooch Plunge on
September 7 this past year, as a commission member (my dog is not water-friendly). It was
very hot, and certainly swimming in the pool for our residents would have been very enjoyable
for many more weeks. Many of the attendees wished they could get in, instead of just their
dogs.
Another reason that it would be helpful to have the pool open longer in the season is that the
city could offer swimming lessons ‘off peak’. Contracting out these services would be easy,
beneficial financially for the city, and improve the quality of life of residents.
A second issue with Blackberry Farm is that buses are currently banned from accessing the
parking lot immediately adjacent to the pool, so the city loses revenue from school groups who
could rent the pool for outings. This is another issue that should be studied as part of a
Blackberry Farm item to see how to make this possible. This is a revenue streams we
shouldn’t continue to ignore in our belt-tightening.
We have some great amenities in Cupertino—let’s work to make sure we get the maximum
value out of our wonderful resources. This will benefit our city financially as well as improve
life for our residents. I ask you to make studying the opening and access to Blackberry Farm a
priority this year in our Work Program.
Thank you for your work on behalf of all residents, and for considering my input today.
Sincerely.
Jennifer Shearin
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representative or spokesperson for any other organization.
From:J Shearin
To:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Council
Subject:Make an Urban Canopy Plan a top priority for our Work Plan this year (City Council January 22)
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:36:15 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Councilmembers, and City Manager Wu:
Tonight you are considering Work Program items. One of these is to fund an Urban Forest
Plan. I urge you to agree to this proposal for the upcoming year. The benefits will be long-
lasting for all our residents in improving our quality of life.
Cupertino does not currently have an Urban Forest Plan, unlike our immediate city neighbors.
We’ve seen what that means, as our canopy continues to decrease—our city only has an
average canopy percentage of 15%, one of the lowest locally. With our temperatures rising,
we need more shade and more cooling of our sidewalks and streets. Our trend of our canopy
decreasing can be reversed. Palo Alto, which has had a plan in place for 20ish years, is now at
a 36% canopy.
Tonight you can make a difference for our residents now, and for the next generation, too.
Make an Urban Canopy plan a top priority for the upcoming Work Program for our city.
Thank you for considering my input and your work on behalf of all our residents.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Shearin
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From:Teresa Olson
To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Email for Tonight"s meeting
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:08:50 PM
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Hello,
I would like my email to be entered in to the public record for tonight's meeting.
I would like to voice my support for allowing year long access to the swimming pool at
Blackberry Farm, for protected bike lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard and for an
urban forest plan for Cupertino.
This summer, I wanted to have a swimming party with my friends. We tried to have it
at Blackberry farm but even though school was out and summer had started, the pool
wasn't open yet. Looking at the pool schedule a little closer, it looks like the pool isn't
open very much at all. This is a shame for everyone who lives in a house in Cupertino
that does not have its own pool.
Mountain View and Campbell have year round pools for their residents.
I understand the logistics in Cupertino make it difficult because the road leading to the
pool is not the best but maybe some serious thought could be given in to figuring out
a solution?
One of my favorite ways to get to Blackberry Farm personally, is using the McClellan
Protected bike lanes. I think that they were a great idea.
I understand that there is a proposal for protected bike lanes for Stevens Creek. I
think these are a great idea because of the school traffic to and from Lawson Middle
School and Cupertino High School. I think bikers to these school areas would benefit
from adding this safety feature on Stevens Creek.
At the moment, while I am an avid biker, I only rarely bike Stevens Creek boulevard
because it is pretty dangerous. One of the things you have to be careful about when
biking this route, is the busses, the 23 line, the 51 line and the 523. The 523, as an
express bus, really travels fast and you have to be very careful if it is coming up on
you from behind. In addition, there are worker shuttles and regular cars that also a
danger to cyclists. I prefer to walk this route because it is so busy. I think that even
walkers would benefit from having a protected bike lane because then bikers would
use the bike lane instead of the sidewalk, which many currently do because it protects
them from the aggressive drivers and from the busses.
Finally, I would like to voice my support for an urban forest plan. I understand many
neighboring cities have such a plan. Cupertino has many lovely trees in some of the
areas of the city and in other areas of the city, none at all. Where I live, Stevens
Creek is a great walking route because of the tree canopy, especially in the spring
when the cherry trees are in full bloom. However, further down Stevens Creek and on
De Anza Boulevard, there aren't as many trees. Having a plan in place would help us
remember the importance of trees to walkers and to people with limited mobility.
Having a level and shaded route makes a big difference for people traveling in
wheelchairs or with walkers. I live close to the Chateau Cupertino and I know that the
residents enjoy their tree lined stroll. However, it is hard in other parts of the city, for
example, De Anza Boulevard and it is sad to see people with walkers trying to travel
there. It is not very easy and the lack of trees also makes it more difficult.
Sincerely,
Teresa Olson
Projects on which we need your support:
1) SCB protected bike lanes. Liang just pulled it from the Consent Calendar and
there's quite a bit of pushback from BCers.
2) Work Program item to allow year around access to Blackberry Farm pool and
picnic areas
3) Work Program item to fund creating an Urban Forest Plan to increase the city
canopy.
Send the email to citycouncil@cupertino.gov, cc
to cityclerk@cupertino.gov and citymanager@cupertino.gov. Please request that your
email be included in the public record.