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Emerging and
Distinguished Artists
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Artist Award Winners
MARCH 2022
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SCENE
FEATURES
3 Get Involved with
Engage Cupertino
Learn how to share your feedback, discuss
topics, and stay informed about important
projects taking shape in the community.
6 Distinguished and
Emerging Artist Awards
View the winning works of the 2022
Distinguished and Emerging Artist Awards.
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8 Help Reduce
Single-Use Plastics
Share your ideas on how the City can
reduce the use of single-use plastics that
hurt the environment.
4 Help Shape the
Future of Housing
The City wants to hear your input
on how to plan for future housing.
12 Directory and Contacts
Keep this list of the most useful
contacts for the City of Cupertino.
11 Parks and Recreation Updates
Find upcoming events, classes, and more!
Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org.
CONTENTS
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Subscribing for City Updates
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Engage Cupertino is a new platform by the City of Cupertino to gather feedback, discuss topics, and inform the
public about important policy, planning, programs, and projects taking shape in the community. You can register
for an account with an email address to sign up for updates or share your input for any ongoing projects.
Engage Cupertino:
Get Involved with Your City
Current Projects
Housing Element Update: Learn about and be a part
of the City’s work on housing, and help guide decision
makers on the direction of future housing. You can read
more about the Housing Element Update on page four
or visit engagecupertino.org/housingelement.
City Work Program: This guides some of the major efforts
of the City for the upcoming fiscal year, and ensures
that staff efforts are aligned with the goals set by the
Mayor and City Council, and thus, the community.
Learn more at engagecupertino.org/cityworkprogram.
Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Master Plan: The City
acquired the 7.83-acre site known as Lawrence-
Mitty and intends to develop this site as a park that
will include an extension of the San Thomas Aquino-
Saratoga Creek Trail. Learn more at engagecupertino.
org/lawrencemitty.
Local Road Safety Plan: Help make Cupertino’s roads
safer! Read more about the Local Road Safety plan on
page four or visit engagecupertino.org/lrsp.
Single-Use Plastics: The City would like to reduce the
unnecessary use of single-use disposable plastic food
service ware, such as cups, utensils, and containers.
You can read more about it on page eight. Help us
understand the community’s values and needs by
sharing your feedback at engagecupertino.org/single-
use-plastics.
Climate Action Plan Update: The Climate Action Plan
is designed to be a blueprint of our community’s
response to the challenges posed by climate change,
recognizing our responsibility as an emissions generator
and as a guardian of our locality and all its members.
Help us form the blueprint at engagecupertino.org/
climate-action.
Together, let’s continue to make Cupertino
a great place to live, work, and play!
Register and get involved at engagecupertino.org.
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The wheels of Cupertino’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
(2023-2031) keep turning! During the January and February
Planning Commission meetings staff, commissioners, and the
public had long and productive dialogue regarding the Sites
Selection Inventory process. The Sites Selection Inventory process
is the key next step in the Housing Element Update that will
establish the properties that can accommodate Cupertino’s
future housing needs.
As part of its efforts to engage the public throughout this Update,
the City would like to remind the public about the Housing
Element webpage on the City’s Engagement HQ website at
engagecupertino.org/housingelement.
The page will soon be updated to allow users to engage with
the sites inventory process. You can view each site individually
via Google Maps and input which type of housing you believe
would work best for the area. Additionally, you can subscribe to
the Engagement HQ website for updates and visit the webpage
frequently to engage in the process, provide feedback, find key
documents, see upcoming meeting dates and times, and learn
other information.
City Council will be considering the Housing Element Update on
Tuesday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 15.
Lastly, the City would like to invite interested Cupertino property
owners to consider completing the Property Owners Form,
which can be found under “Forms” on the Housing Element
webpage. The City would love to hear from property owners
who may be interested in future housing development. For
those that complete the form, the City may reach out for further
information, if necessary.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Cupertino
community and creating a successful 6th Cycle Housing Element
Update with an approach that aligns with our community’s
goals, values, vision, and priorities.
Visit the Housing Element webpage at engagecupertino.org/
housingelement.
Help Shape the Future of
Housing in Cupertino
Local Road
Safety Plan
Make Your Voice Heard
The City of Cupertino is developing
a Local Road Safety Plan and we
need your help!
A Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)
is a data-driven plan for local
roadway safety improvements
and is an opportunity to address
unique safety needs in Cupertino.
The LRSP will identify safety patterns
throughout the city. The plan will
use data-driven collision analysis
of local roadways to identify
transportation safety improvement
needs including pedestrian, bicycle,
and vehicular safety improvements.
The LRSP will also result in a toolbox
of countermeasures to address the
safety patterns as well as proposed
projects to improve safety at
key locations. Stakeholders and
input from community members
will also play a key role in the
LRSP’s development process and
implementation.
Please report areas of concerns,
provide feedback, and help
make our roadways safer by
visiting engagecupertino.org/lrsp
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WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino is committed to
supporting the arts to inspire and prepare students
for success in the 21st century and allowing youth to
develop as productive, contributing members of a
strong community;
WHEREAS, Along with the Santa Clara County Office of
Education, we share the vision of ensuring that students
have access to a high-quality arts education that is
culturally relevant and inclusive in all forms as part
of a comprehensive education that sparks curiosity,
imagination, creativity, and joy;
WHEREAS, The month of March is recognized as Youth
Art Month in the State of California, and is an annual
celebration to emphasize the value of art education for
all children while encouraging support for art programs
in schools;
WHEREAS, Arts-learning strategies and arts integration
help teachers to recognize and build upon critical
thinking skills, curiosity, flexibility, communication,
innovation, and collaboration, and are traits required
for post-secondary and workplace success;
WHEREAS, Each March, art education is celebrated
in local schools, school districts, community arts
organizations, and larger communities to grow support,
understanding, and interest in art education.
THEREFORE, The Cupertino City Council does hereby
proclaim and recognize the month of March as
Youth Arts Month
to support, encourage, and advocate for art education
in our local classrooms and celebrate students’
creativity, inspiration, and joy through artistic expression.
March is Youth Arts Month
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Emerging Artists
The Emerging Artist Award was established to encourage and recognize demonstrations of artistic promise.
This award recognizes younger artists, as well as those rediscovering their love of artistic expression later in life.
Judging criteria includes evidence of imagination and individuality, as well as effective use of media and tools
to create a work of personal expression.
Aarav Kunger – Emerging Artist, Gold Winner
Aarav attends Cupertino High School. He was one of the youngest members to join the elite a cappella
choir. Aarav was involved in the Singing for Smiles program, performing to bring smiles to seniors. He also
created a prototype for a smart shoe to ease life for the visually impaired.
Apoorva Talwalkar – Emerging Artist, Gold Winner
Apoorva attends Saratoga High School. As an artist, Apoorva finds joy in making everyday objects look
special. She is an athletic fencer and uses her experiences in her art. She enjoys bringing the unique
perspective of student-athlete-artist to her work.
Eric Yoon – Emerging Artist, Platinum Award
Eric creates art based on events that occur around the world. Inspired by the news and personal
experiences, Eric hopes to provoke viewers to consider some of the serious issues our world is currently
facing. His goal is to raise awareness through his art.
The City of Cupertino’s Fine Arts Commission has a mission to foster and encourage artistic expression and
achievement in the fields of visual, verbal, and performing arts while preserving and advancing the arts for the
benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. Each year, the Commission presents awards to deserving artists in recognition
of local talent in these fields.
Distinguished and Emerging Artists
Art by Apoorva TalwalkerPhoto of Aarav Kunger Art by Eric Yoon
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Indian Heritage by Kalpana Adesara
Distinguished Artists
The Distinguished Artist Award Recognizes established artists having a substantial body of work that display merit
and excellence, as well as a history of contributions to their artistic field and the community. Prior winners of the
Distinguished Artist Award have taught art classes, participated in shows or performances, and won awards for
their work.
Kalpana Adesara – Distinguished Artist Award Winner:
Kalpana has been an active member of Fine Arts League of
Cupertino (FALC) and currently serves as the co-publicity chair.
Knowing how important art was to her personal development,
Kalpana made it a point to share her learnings with others in her
community. Kalpana became an avid teacher who teaches
at institutions (Cupertino Union School District) but she also runs
her own individual art studio to teach youth. She also serves as a
volunteer art teacher for many organizations.
Kalpana means imagination and creativity; however, she believes
that these qualities are not only applicable in what someone
creates, but they also apply to how one uses their abilities. Kalpana
has created many pieces of art that one may deem beautiful
but, at the end of the day, the service, volunteering, and positive
changes she’s created in the community around her because
of her art are the true testament to her imaginative and creative
ability. An artist may be able to create the most brilliant artwork,
but not all artists have the innate creativity to create change. That’s
what makes Kalpana unique.
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Young Artist Awards
The Young Artist Awards are given to deserving young artists in recognition of
local achievements in the visual arts. The primary criteria for the award are how
effective and creatively the applicant communicated the contest theme.
Young artists were asked to dream of the future with the theme “Your Dreams
for the Future.” Through their artwork, these artists have reflected on the
dreams they have for their future.
A. Audrey Lin, Age 10 – Young Artist Group A, Silver Winner
B. Sanvika Mishra, Age 10 – Young Artist Group A, Gold Winner
C. Ivy Ma, Age 8 – Young Artist Group A, Platinum Winner
D. Sawa Ono, Age 13 –Young Artist Group B, Silver Winner
E. Nishanth Joshi, Age 14 – Young Artist Group B, Gold Winner
F. Chloe Yoon, Age 14 – Young Artist Group B, Platinum Winner
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Rethinking
(and Reducing)
Single-Use
Disposable Plastic
New!
More Access to
Free Compost
for Cupertino
Residents
Starting on Monday, March 21
Cupertino residents will be able to
pick up free compost from the SMaRT
Station in Sunnyvale. This new trial
agreement runs through September
2023 and will allow access to compost
during the SMaRT Station’s normal
hours of operation from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. every day of the week.
Cupertino residents will need to show
proof of residency, must provide their
own shovels and containers, and are
limited to 96 gallons of compost per
week. No appointment is needed. The
agreement is for compost only – do
not bring items for disposal.
Cupertino’s regular compost
giveaway site at the Stevens Creek
Quarry will operate as usual from
the end of March through the end
of October on Friday and Saturday
mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.
Providing more access to compost
helps Cupertino meet requirements
under the State law SB 1383,
California’s Short-Lived Climate
Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Learn
more about this bold new State law at
cupertino.org/sb1383.
The SMaRT Station is located at 301
Carl Road in Sunnyvale. Note: this
service is for residents only, not for
commercial use.
For more information, visit cupertino.
org/compost.
Cupertino City Council will soon be considering a draft
ordinance designed to reduce the use of single-use disposable
plastic cups, utensils, and containers by restaurants. The first
phase mirrors State law AB 1276 and requires that accessories
such as utensils, chopsticks, and condiment cups be provided
only upon request by customers. AB 1276 goes into effect on
Wednesday, June 1. The second phase of the draft ordinance
could go into effect one year later in June 2023 and includes:
1. Requires single-use food ware to be fiber-based and
compostable or entirely made of recyclable aluminum (no
plastics or bio-plastics)
2. Requires reusable food ware for dining on site
3. Requires a charge of $0.25 (to be kept by the business) for
single-use beverage cups and food containers
4. Prohibits the sale of plastic and bio-plastic foodware and
foam packing materials
There is still time to have your opinion heard! Public comment is
welcome at any of the following upcoming meetings:
• Tuesday, March 1 - City Council Study Session
• Tuesday, April 5 - City Council First Reading
• Tuesday, April 19 - City Council Second Reading
For more information, please visit: engagecupertino.org/single-
use-plastics or email environmental@cupertino.org.
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How Students Get to School
Walk Bike Other School Bus
Carpool Transit Family Vehicle
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
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0%
Spring
2018
Fall
2018
Spring
2019
Fall
2019
Fall
2021
How Students Get
to School in Cupertino
Close Contact: What to Do
When Exposed to COVID-19
It is important to take every precaution necessary to
slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. If you
find out you were exposed to someone with COVID-19,
here’s what you should do:
If you have symptoms or test positive, regardless of
vaccination status, follow the Isolation Guidance linked
at the bottom of the page.
If you come into close contact and are unvaccinated
or vaccinated and booster-eligible but have not yet
received your booster:
• Quarantine (stay home) for at least five days. Count
from the day you were last exposed.
• Get tested immediately to see if you need to isolate.
Get tested again on day five.
• Ask your employer if you need to follow other steps.
Employers can get help at sccsafeworkplace.org.
You can end quarantine after day five if you feel well
and a test collected on day five or later is negative.
Continue to watch for symptoms through day 10.
If you come into close contact and are boosted or
vaccinated but not yet booster-eligible, you do not
need to quarantine but you should still:
• Get tested immediately to see if you need to isolate.
Get tested again on day five.
• Wear a well-fitting mask around others (even at
home) for 10 days, especially in indoor settings.
• If you test positive, follow isolation
recommendations.
• If symptoms develop, get tested right away and stay
home while awaiting results.
For information and isolation support services, visit
sccstayhome.org.
Cupertino Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is a partnership
program between the City and community partners,
who collaborate to advance the program’s mission: to
create a safer environment for students and families in
Cupertino to travel to and from school actively. The City
works with public K-12 schools within Cupertino each year
to collect data on how students are getting to school.
The dark blue bar in the graph to the right represents
students driving with only their own family in their car.
All the other colors represent what we call “alternative
transportation.” This includes active and shared modes of
travel: walking, biking, carpooling, and transit. One of our
main programmatic goals is to help increase the number
of students using alternative transportation.
This annual data collection was paused when schools
were virtual due to COVID-19 and continued once
students went back into the classrooms this school
year. The summary: Students aren’t carpooling as
much as they did before the start of the pandemic,
but they are still walking and biking. In fact, the active
transportation rate—which includes the Walk, Bike, and
Other categories—is two percent higher than in 2019,
pre-pandemic. We’re happy to see that more students
are opting to enjoy an active start to their days.
Read the full report at cupertino.org/saferoutes/data.
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Activities,
Camps,
Classes &
Events
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Schedule is back in print!
Virtual program offerings available
Register for an activity today
cupertino.org/recreation
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Get a jump start on your 2022 fitness goal by becoming a member of the Cupertino Sports Center, a 25,000+
square feet multipurpose facility. The Cupertino Sports Center features 17 tennis courts, a fitness center with
strength training and cardio equipment, free weights, two racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor sports courts,
and a complete locker room.
Additionally, the Sports Center offers free fitness classes with a membership, personal training, youth camps,
and group and private tennis lessons.
Become a member for as low as $33/month. Come in or call the Sports Center at (408) 777-3160 and become
a member today!
Blackberry Farm Golf Course is open. Daily tee times are
between sunrise to one and a half hours before sunset.
Book a Tee Time: Tee times can be reserved any time
online at blackberryfarmgolfcourse.com or during
business hours by phone (408) 253-9200.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course follows guidance from the
State of California and County of Santa Clara regarding
operating procedures and requirements.
Cupertino Sports Center
Blackberry Farm
Golf Course
Cupertino
Sports Center
An inclusive facility
featuring:
• Fitness Classes
• Racquetball
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Pickleball
• Tennis
• Gym
Become a member
for as low as
$33/mo.
Annual
membershipsas low as $33/mo
No enrollment or
initiation fees.
Come in or call
(408) 777-3160
and become a
member today!
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Animal Control ........................................................(408) 794-7297
AT&T ..........................................................................(800) 331-0500
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Comcast ..................................................................(800) 945-2288
Cupertino Library .....................................................(408) 540-3947
Cupertino Sanitary District ......................................(408) 253-7071
Cupertino Union School District .............................(408) 252-3000
Fremont Union High School District .......................(408) 522-2200
Hazardous Waste Drop-off .....................................(408) 299-7300
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Project Sentinel (Landlord/Tenant Issues) .............(408) 720-9888
Recology (Garbage & Recycling) ........................(408) 725-4020
San Jose Water Company .....................................(408) 279-7900
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