CC 03-18-2025 - Item 9. Attachment A – Update Fourth of July CelebrationsFrom:R "Ray" Wang
To:Liang Chao; Pamela Wu
Cc:Kitty Moore
Subject:UPDATE: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Date:Monday, March 10, 2025 6:05:04 PM
Dear Mayor and City Manager
Kitty and I have met and explored the options in the subcommittee. We've also met with
Rachelle and the team on March 5th.
In general, there are two options:
Option 1: Hyde Middle School
In this scenario, we would continue the morning traditions of the Pancake Breakfast at
Quinlan and other related festivities. We would coordinate with DeAnza for other
celebrations on site around Lunch. Staff is unable to staff a Blackberry Farm event.. We would
work with local businesses to encourage a fireworks night activities before the fireworks to
encourage dining around the city.
PROs: The venue is a known quantity. Residents are used to this motion and know where to
park and watch. This venue is most likely a venue that will continue on into the future. Public
safety and Sheriff's have been through this process. Funding has already been allocated.
CONs: Staff finds this option to be more work. Staffing for an optional Blackberry Farm set of
activiites would be more difficult and not possible in 2025
OPEN ISSUES: We are talking to a number of the school board members about hosting this on
Hyde. They have reached out to the Superintendent who is expecting a meeting between
Kitty and me or the Mayor and Kitty to iron out the details. While there is Solar panel work
going on site, we should discuss preventive measures should we choose the option.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Set up a meeting with Stacy and the 2 Council Members along with the City Manager to
formally make the request
2. Coordinate with local authorities
3. Reach out to the Business Community to plan the dine with us campaign.
Option 2: Fireworks at the Rise
In this scenario, we would continue the morning traditions of the Pancake Breakfast at
Quinlan and other related festivities. We would coordinate with DeAnza for other
celebrations on site around Lunch. Staff is open to bringing back events at BlackBerry Farm.
We would work with local businesses to encourage a fireworks night activities before the
fireworks to encourage dining around the city.
PROs: The venue allows for bigger shells and is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Staffing would be available for a Blackberry Farm set of activities. The City would have less
work but would actively promote.
CONs: The Rise would have to "fund" the firworks.
OPEN ISSUES: We are talking with Reed Moulds at SandHill. We meet at 2pm Tuesday March
11th . Funding would come via sponsorships for the fireworks evening.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Set up a meeting with Reed Moulds and Kitty Moore and myself.
2. Work with Patrick Ahrens to find fundraising for the costs born by The Rise
3. Reach out to the Business Community to plan the dine with us campaign.
4. Work with The Rise to expedite Fire requirements
Hope this update helps.
R "Ray" Wang
Councilmember
City Council
RWang@cupertino.gov