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CC 02-26-2025_PresentationsFebruary 26, 2025 Liang Chao, Mayor of Cupertino Elected to City Council in 2018 and re -elected in 2022 Program Pay Attention so you might win a Cupertino swag in the Trivia Game 6:30 PM Doors Open and Reception Begins7:00 PM Pledge of Allegiance -Dennis Whittaker7:02 PM Recognize Honorable Guests 7:05 PM Mayor’s Initiatives7:30 PM Partner Thank You & Recognition7:35 PM Mayor’s Speech -2025 Priorities and Challenges 8:05 PM County Sheriff’s Office8:10 PM County Fire Department8:15 PM Best Wishes to Cupertino8:20 PM Trivia Game8:30 PM Public Comment Join as Partners or Volunteers! Mayor’s Initiatives 2025 Mayor’s Initiative Cupertino Stories -Submit your stories -Interview others and submit stories -Convert oral histories to story entries -Create videos from submitted stories -Submit articles to be featured on website CupertinoStories.org Cupertino’s 70th Anniversary October 10th, 2025 On September 27, 1955, voters approved the incorporation of the city of Cupertino (225 voted "yes" and 183 voted "no") —51.3% of the 438 votes. Cupertino officially became Santa Clara County's 13th city on October 10, 1955 . Cupertino Improvement Assn., 1954 EXAMPLES OF CUPERTINO STORIES Bubba the Bubb Road Bear Bubba the Bubb Road Bear is a 1965 pine tree. Its owner, Sarah Kopy, didn't want to remove its stump because the sidewalk in that area is uneven, and posed a hazard for pedestrians. Ms Sarah came up with an idea: why not carve a bear from the stump? She hired a tree carver from Humboldt, Glenn Severson. Bubba puts a smile on everyone's face. Neighbors have donated scarves and other decorations for him. He is a true Cupertinian, celebrating everything from Chinese New Year (complete with a dragon), Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, the last day of school, spring, summer, back-to-school season, Halloween, Diwali, and, of course, Christmas. Bubba has many fans. If you have an event you'd like to celebrate, consider leaving a note and/or a decoration for Ms. Sarah. She may accommodate your request if time and health permit. We thank Ms. Sarah for all her efforts in decorating Bubba. EXAMPLES OF CUPERTINO STORIES George Chong -Cupertino Little League The Cupertino Little League has been a community institution since 1962. It relies on countless hours of volunteer time from residents like George Chong to bring the sport of baseball to hundreds of children and teens each year. Chong, the current Board President, originally became involved in the Little League because he was so grateful to the other parents who coached selflessly for his own son. Now, Chong oversees all of the league's many teams, including T-Ball, Minor, Majors, Juniors and Seniors Leagues, and a Challengers division for those who are physically and mentally challenged. The league is an all-volunteer army with many families volunteering to coach, organize fundraising, and all the logistics needed for a season. Cupertino Little League continues to bring together local families and students each year, building a true community that supports one another. The first Cupertino Library was housed in the Cupertino Store at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Road and Saratoga- Mountain View Road (now De Anza Boulevard). EXAMPLES OF CUPERTINO STORIES Cupertino Library History This library after the Loma Prieta earthquake. -Discover interesting people, organizations, businesses -Capture memories from those who turned an agriculture town into a high tech hub. Partners Historic Society, Library Foundation, TV Productions, Rotary Club, Ding Ding TV, …MORE TO COME… Cupertino Stories Join Us if you are interested in capturing histories together with us. Cupertino Art Faire May 24 from 1pm to 4pm Partnering with AAPI Multicultural Festival Dance at the Plaza -without Borders April 12 from 3pm to 5pm (tentative) -More community dance events to come… Thanks to Volunteer Organizers Join Us if you are interested in creating fun events with us. Partner Thank You and Recognition Special Thanks to Our Partners EVENT PROMOTION CUPERTINO STORIES FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS MUSIC Bay Area Youth Music Group DONORS Thanks to the City Staff and Volunteer Coordinators Liang Chao, Mayor of Cupertino Representing only myself February 26, 2025 Assistant Professor, Iowa State University Technical University of Munich, Germany Princeton University Computer Science, Ph.D. From STEM to Politics Cadence Palladium Emulator: processors to emulate processors https://www.prnewswire.com/news -releases/cadence-ushers-in-new-era-of-datacenter- class-emulation-with -palladium-z1-enterprise-emulation-platform -300178157.html JITx (Just in Time for Everything) -software defined electronics for circuit board design Making Public Policy ►Transparency ►Not elite nor special interest ►True Community Engagement ►Provide background and data ►Consider Diverse Viewpoints ►Fiscally Conservative ►Instrument of the Public Elected to City Council in Nov. 2018, re-elected in 2022. Term ends in 2026. From School Volunteers to Attending Every Council Meeting in 2015 16,000 students = 100% Capacity Ideal: 14,400 = 90% Capacity 13,700 students = 85% Capacity => Basic Aids? Overcrowded CUSD Enrollment Peaked in 2014 Vallco Shopping Mall => Office Park?! 16% Mall? Retail+Entertmt+Civic 34% Housing 50% Office Space 2,000,000 SF= 10,000 workers Main Street: Retail:Office=1:2 Santana Row: Retail:Office = 10:1 Hills at Vallco: Retail:Office = 1:3 115 feet, 9 stories Retail+Dining=400K SF Entertainmt=210K SF Civic = 15K SF Total = 625K SF © 2015 BetterCupertino.org, Paid for by Cupertino Residents for Sensible Zoning Action Committee, P.O. Box 1132, Cupertino, FPPC#1376003 Cupertino is Divided…? Those concerned about 20 or 50 units down the street… Those concerned about the impact of over 2 million sq.ft. of office (accommodating 10,000 workers) plus over 2400 units of housing. ►Responsible Developments adhere closely to the city's general plan and local laws. ►They proactively engage with the neighborhood, ►Sincerely listening to feedback ►Adjust their projects to address concerns. ►Rather than taking shortcuts to maximize profits ►They take pride in delivering products that truly meet the community's needs. Common Ground: Responsible Developments Cupertino Village Hotel: Approved 2019 -DA amended in 2023 ►Lot Size: 1.46 net acres ►Type: Hotel (185 rooms) ►Zoning: P(CG,Res) ►To demolish two (2) commercial buildings (13,429 sq. ft.) (The Duke of Edinburgh) ►To construct a hotel with 185 rooms De Anza Hotel: Approved in 2020 -DA amended in 2023 ►Lot Size: 1.29 net acres ►Type: Hotel (155 rooms) ►Zoning: CG-rg ►to demolish an 8,323 sq. ft. commercial building (Goodwill Tire Store) ►construct a hotel with 155 rooms ►with exceptions to height, and setbacks. Westport (Oak Shopping): Approved 2020 ►Lot Size: 8.1 acres ►Zoning: P(CG,Res) ►to demolish the existing 71,250 sq. ft. of commercial buildings and ►construct 267 residential units and ►~20,000 square feet of commercial space ►The 267 units include ►88 Rowhouse/Townhouses, ►48 are senior-independent living below- market-rate units ►131 are senior licensed assisted living units ►(27 memory care units -not counted towards the 267 units) Alan Row: Approved 2022 -22540 Stevens Creek Blvd (Bateh Brother liquor) ►Lot size: 0.63 acres (0.78 acres gross lot area) ►Zoning: P(CG) ►Demolition a liquor store (? sqft?) ►Construct 9 units, including one ADU ►8 new 4-bedroom, 4-bath for-sale homes ►one low-income 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath for-sale home. ►Allowed 15 du/acre. Proposed: 11.5 du/acre