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OCTOBER 2022
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SCENE
FEATURES
3 Mental Illness
Awareness Week
It’s okay to reach out for help. Learn more
about some of the resources available to
help those with mental illness.
5 Budget at a Glance
View the City budget and details on
revenues, expenditures, and more
information on how the City is doing fiscally.
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10 What’s Happening in
Your Neighborhood?
Get updates on neighborhood safety from
our local agencies at the Public Safety
Forum on Wednesday, October 26.
3 COVID-19 Update
New vaccine boosters are
available! Learn more and
stay protected.
12 Directory and Contacts
Keep this list of the most useful
contacts for the City of Cupertino.
11 Calendar of Events
Find upcoming events, classes,
and more!
Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org.
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Cupertino 311
Whether there’s a need on the road, at a park, in your neighborhood, or
anywhere else in Cupertino, you can report it to the City with just a few clicks.
Cupertino 311 lets residents submit requests directly to the City so they can
get addressed and resolved as quickly as possible. You can download the
mobile app directly onto your phone for even easier reporting.
Submit your request by searching “Cupertino 311” in the App Store
or Google Play, or visit cupertino.org/311.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week:
Let’s Talk About It
BIVALENT BOOSTERS — STAY UP TO DATE ON YOUR PROTECTION
E veryone has bad days and growing older can come with dfificult challenges. These challenges could lead
to feelings of sadness or shame, or lead to other warning signs. If these feelings disrupt your life or go on for too
long, it might be a sign that there is a bigger problem. This is especially true for older adults, who can be at
higher risk of suicide.
Isolation, blame, and secrecy caused by stigma can create huge challenges to reaching out, getting needed
support, and living well. October 3 through 9 is Mental Illness Awareness week—a time for the community to
fight stigma, help people find the support they need, and prevent suicides.
Feeling depressed is not the only sign that something may be wrong. There may be other issues that show you
need help—including changes in how you feel, think, and act, or if there are any additional stressors in your
life. If you notice any of these signs, reach out for help. Talk with your doctor, speak with someone you know
and trust, ask for support, or get help in your area. Read more at sccbhd.org/suicideprevention.
N ewly updated COVID-19 boosters are now approved for certain age groups and are available! The County of
Santa Clara Public Health Department recently announced that its mass vaccination locations and local clinics are
prepared to administer the updated Moderna and Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 boosters. The updated, or “bivalent”
boosters, target the most recent Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, that are more contagious and more resistant
than earlier strains of Omicron. You can also double down on your commitment to fighting viruses by taking the flu
vaccine at the same time. The flu vaccine is also freely available at clinics and local pharmacies.
The County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend everyone stay up to date with
COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group and eligibility. Boosters are
an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. You are up to date with
your COVID-19 vaccines if you have completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series, and received the most recent
booster dose recommended for you by the CDC.
Everyone is encouraged to check with their primary care physician about receiving the bivalent Omicron booster
vaccine. You can also find appointments in Santa Clara County at sccfreevax.org.
Talk to Someone Find a Provider Support Groups LGBTQ+ Services
NEW Santa Clara County
Suicide and Crisis Hotline:
Dial 9-8-8 for trained volunteer
counselors available 24/7,
free and confidential.
9-1-1 Emergency Services:
If calling 9-1-1 for a mental
health-related emergency,
request an officer with
Crisis Intervention Team
(CIT) Training.
National Alliance on
Mental Illness:
(408) 453-0400 or visit
namisantaclara.org
LGBTQ Wellness:
(408) 343-7944
452 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA
Crisis Text Line Number:
Text RENEW to 741741 for
trained volunteer counselors
available by text message
24/7, free and confidential.
Santa Clara County Behavior
Health Services Call Center:
(800) 704-0900.
Make the Connection,
online resource
for veterans:
maketheconnection.net
Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay
Community Center:
(408) 293-3040 or visit
defrankcenter.org
The Friendship Line – Institute
on Aging: (415) 750-4111
for free, 24-hour accredited
crisis intervention and
non-emergency emotional
support calls.
Sourcewise, for details on
Medicare choices:
(408) 350-3200
Santa Clara County
Survivors of Suicide (SOS)
Support Group:
(408) 885-6216
LGBT National Senior Hotline:
(888) 234-7243.
SAGE National LGBT Elder
Hotline: (877) 360-LGBT (5428)
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Be Prepared for Flooding
A s we have seen from the recent California wildfires, an extreme dry season can create hazardous
conditions. The same can be said for an exceptionally wet season, which can cause flooding to creeks,
ditches and even to neighborhood streets and properties. As we begin this year’s rainy season, residents
should be mindful of any potential flood risks surrounding their property and be prepared for flooding
possibilities, especially those who reside in FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA).
Residents can assist the City maintain our storm drain system, which drains street runoff into creeks on the valley floor, and help
protect your immediate neighborhood from localized flooding by sweeping gutters regularly, placing swept material in the
garbage, and checking that nearby storm drain grates are not covered with leaves or litter. Residents should abide by street
sweeping and “no parking” signs to allow the city to keep the gutters clean and the storm drain system flowing. Residents can
also notify the City of blocked or impeded storm drainage facilities through the Cupertino 311 system.
The City vacuums and cleans storm drain inlets to help keep the system operating at capacity and to prevent illegally dumped
materials from washing into our creeks with the rain.
Tips to help you to plan, prepare, and protect your
family and home:
• Know your flood risk: Visit floodsmart.gov
and valleywater.org/floodready.
• Get flood insurance ahead of time: There is a mandatory flood
insurance purchase requirement if you live in a FEMA designated
SFHA and have a federally insured mortgage. For property owners
who currently possess flood insurance, be sure to inventory and
photograph your home’s contents and put important papers
and insurance policies in a safe place. Even if you don’t live in an
SFHA, you can get extra protection by purchasing flood insurance.
To find a local agent call 1 (800) 427-4661.
• Protect your home from flood threats: Valley Water offers free
filled sandbags. For locations, check valleywater.org/floodready.
• Build responsibly in floodplains: Construction within SFHA zones
has special requirements. Physical alterations to buildings can be
made to reduce risks and flood insurance premiums,
such as elevating a structure.
• Keep creeks clean and flowing: Healthy, flowing creeks reduce
flood risks by carrying storm water away from properties and
roads. Report blockages and dumping in creeks to Valley Water
at (408) 630-2378 or 1 (888) 510-5151 anytime.
• Turn around, don’t drown: Avoid floodwaters.
• Make a family emergency plan and a three-day emergency kit:
Agree on a meeting spot and plan a safe route to higher ground.
Put together an emergency kit with tools and supplies,
non-perishable food, and water.
• Download disaster and emergency apps: Download Santa Clara
County’s emergency preparedness app “ReadySCC” and the
Red Cross Flood app on your smartphone.
City of Cupertino property protection advice and
assistance services:
• Contact the Cupertino Public Works Department at (408)
777-3354 to check whether your house is in or out of a
FEMA designated SFHA, to get assistance with onsite
flooding and drainage issues and/or to schedule a site visit.
• City staff can provide FIRM information, a handout
on the mandatory flood insurance purchase
requirement, and maps showing floodways,
problems not shown on the FIRM,
and historical flood information.
• City staff possess elevation certificates for some
buildings located in the floodplain and may have
one on file for your property.
• Visit the self-serve sandbag station just outside the City
Maintenance Yard parking lot located at
10555 Mary Ave to obtain free pre-filled sandbags.
• Contact the Cupertino Public Works Floodplain Manager
at (408) 777-3354 to ensure compliance
with special requirements.
• Contact the Cupertino Building Department at
(408) 777-3228 to get a permit before you build.
Checkout “What You Should Know Before You Hire a
Contractor”, which is available to download
at cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/GuidesAnd_Publications.
• It is illegal to dump anything into a creek or a storm drain
in the City of Cupertino. Residents can report dumping
incidents to the City by calling
(408) 777-3269 during business hours and
911 after hours and on weekends.
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Budget At A Glance
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
T he City is on solid financial footing this new Fiscal
Year (FY). Here is a glimpse into the balanced
budget for FY 2022-2023. The budget is balanced
with ongoing revenues meeting or exceeding
ongoing expenditures, and fund balance is being
used to fund one-time projects. The Adopted Budget
is $130,587,325 and is funded by $130,244,157 in
revenue. The General Fund, the City’s largest tax-
supported fund, is budgeted at $95,167,779 and is
funded by $94,661,388 in revenue.
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City of
Cupertino gets
11%
of that
sales tax
revenue
$3.18B $290M
Projected
FY22-23
taxable sales in
Cupertino
FY22-23 sales
taxes collected
in Cupertino
$31.9M
City of Cupertino's
projected FY22-23
share of sales
tax revenue
Cupertino
population
66,274
$482*
Sales tax revenue
per resident goes
to the City of
Cupertino
$482*
Sales tax revenue
per resident goes
to the City of
Cupertino
Sales tax
rate in
Cupertino
For every taxable dollar
spent in Cupertino …
…the tax rate is nine and
one-eighth cents (9.125%) …
… with one cent going
to the City of Cupertino
9⅛%
City of
Cupertino gets
11%
of that
sales tax
revenue
$3.18B $290M
Projected
FY22-23
taxable sales in
Cupertino
FY22-23 sales
taxes collected
in Cupertino
$31.9M
City of Cupertino's
projected FY22-23
share of sales
tax revenue
Cupertino
population
66,274
$482*
Sales tax revenue
per resident goes
to the City of
Cupertino
$482*
Sales tax revenue
per resident goes
to the City of
Cupertino
Sales tax
rate in
Cupertino
9⅛%
For every dollar paid in property taxes:
For every dollar you spend,
you are taxed 9.125%
GENERAL FUND REVENUES: $94,661,388
Where does the City get its money?
17%
32%
5%
34%
School Districts
get 48¢
ERAF*
gets 7¢
Other
gets 3¢
Santa Clara
County
gets 35¢
SALES TAXES
PROPERTY TAXES
Cupertino Residents and the Budget: Sales Taxes
How much of your sales tax does the City receive?
Cupertino Residents and the Budget: Property Taxes
How much of your property tax does the City receive?
12%
Fines and forfeitures
Franchise fees
Intergovernmental revenue
Licenses & permits
Miscellaneous
Other financing sources
Other taxes
Use of money & property
Utility tax
* ERAF — Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund
Charges for
ServicesProperty TaxSales Tax Transient
Occupancy Tax Other
H O T E L$
State (6¢)
VTA (1.125¢)
City of Cupertino (1¢)
County Transportation (0.25¢)
County General (0.75¢)
$2,280,000
Median Home Sales
Price in Cupertino
$1,596
Annual property taxes paid to the
City of Cupertino per homeowner
7 %
City of Cupertino’s
share of property
tax revenue
Property
tax rate $22,800
property
tax
1%
2 CoreLogic
1 Claritas Population estimates for Cupertino, 2013-2021 with 2010 Benchmark from U.S. Census.
* For consistency and comparability with the FY22-23 Adopted Budget, this figure includes sales
tax attributable to business and construction.
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City of Cupertino
gets 7¢
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The three most important things to learn from this chart:
• The chart above demonstrates
how revenues (left to right) and
expenditures (right to left) flow out
of and into each type of City fund.
• Where revenues meet expenditures at the center of
the chart (fund type line), a gap to the left is indicative
of expenditures exceeding revenue and a decrease in
fund balance/savings for that type of fund.
• A gap to the right is
indicative of an increase
in fund balance/savings
for that type of fund.
(how the money is spent)
Revenue and Expenditure by FundRevenue and Expenditure by Fund
(where the money comes from)(where the money comes from)
Expenditure by DepartmentRevenue by Type
City-wide Flow of Funds
General Fund
Enterprise Fund
Internal Service Fund
License & Permits
Use of Money & Property
Capital Project Fund
Charges for Services Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Non-Departmental
Law Enforcement
Community Development
Capital ProjectsOther Financing Sources
Intergovernmental
Taxes
Transfers In
Fines & Forfeitures
Debt Service Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Miscellaneous
Innovation Technology
Administrative Services
Administration
Council and Commissions
OtherCapital Outlays and
Special Projects
Transfers OutContract Services Cost Allocation
Materials
g Contingencies
g Debt Service
g Other Financing Uses
38%
13%11%
4%
26%
1%7%
Employee Compensation
and Benefits
Definitions of the terms
used for types of expenses
can be found in the Budget
Guide in the Fiscal Year
22-23 Adopted Budget at
cupertino.org/budget.
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: $95,167,779
How are the budget dollars distributed? (by type of expense)
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Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget
FY23 Changes to Fund Balance
FY22 Projected Fund Balance Changes to Fund Balance FY23 Adopted Fund Balance
General Fund $110,610,704 $(506,391) $110,104,313
Special Revenue Funds 28,911,396 5,070,972 33,982,368
Debt Service Funds 8,350 - 8,350
Capital Project Funds 40,633,544 (1,133,600) 39,499,944
Enterprise Funds 7,494,168 (2,820,939) 4,673,229
Internal Service Funds 3,666,923 (953,210)2,713,713
Total Fund Balance by Fund $191,325,085 $(343,168) $190,981,917
FY22-23 Adopted Budget Reconciliation
FY23 Revenue FY23 Adopted Budget
General Fund Revenue $94,661,388
All Other Revenue $35,582,769
Total Revenue $130,244,157
FY23 Operating Budget
Administration $9,648,419
Administrative Services 10,036,464
Community Development 13,126,224
Council and Commissions 1,306,376
Innovation & Technology 7,999,979
Law Enforcement 16,814,519
Non Departmental 14,689,603
Parks & Recreation 13,386,546
Public Works 39,921,995
Total Operating Budget $126,930,125
FY23 Capital Budget
Street & Sidewalk Improvements $1,375,000
Bicycle Plan Implementation 525,000
Parks 1,373,600
Buildings and Facilities 185,000
Capital Project Planning & Support 175,000
Transfers 23,600
Total Capital Budget $3,657,200
Total FY23 Revenue $130,244,157
Total FY23 Adopted Budget 130,587,325
Changes to Fund Balance $(343,168)
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13 Council-Commiss195 Admin185 Parks & Recreation93 Admin serv53 Innov tech254 Transfers Out to Other Funds44 Debt Service Library28 Debt Service Community Hall/175 Community Development
420 Law Enforcement
618 Pub works
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CA S E S T U DY:
How a (Hypothetical) Resident Contributes to Cupertino’s Budget
ANNUAL SALES TAX CONTRIBUTION
If Cupertino’s population totals 66,274…and if sales tax
revenues collected in Cupertino total $290M, of which
the City of Cupertino would get $31.9M (11%)…then
the sales tax contribution to the City
per resident is $482.
ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX CONTRIBUTION
If Median Home Price is $2,280,000, the property tax
generated is $22,800…then the City of Cupertino gets $1,596 (7%) of that property tax.
TOTAL ANNUAL SAMPLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY
FROM TAXES: $2,078
If our Hypothetical
Resident contributes
$2,078/yr in taxes to
the City budget,
this is how the money
is allocated.*
Public Works
$618
Council and
Commissions
$13 Administration
$195
Parks & Recreation
$185
Administrative
Services
$93
Innovation
& Technology
$53
Debt Service
Community Hall/
Council Chambers
$28
Community
Development
$175
Law Enforcement
$420
Transfers Out to
Other Funds
$254
Debt Service Library $44
Hypothetical resident contributions are based on a single-family homeowner. Total taxable sales, median
home price, and general population figure are from the City of Cupertino FY22-23 Adopted Budget. Sales
tax is 9.125%; City share is 11% ; City share of property tax is 7%.
*General Fund Expenditures less department charges for services ($75.9 million)
Scan the QR code
to see how much
you contribute to the
City's budget.
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Bike
Implementation
Plan
Streetlight
Installations
Inclusive Play Area
CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD
Bike
Implementation
Plan
Streetlight
Installations
Inclusive Play Area
CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD
Bike
Implementation
Plan
Streetlight
Installations
Inclusive Play Area
CITYWIDE PROJECTS LOCATION TBD
Bike
Implementation
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Streetlight
Installations
Inclusive Play Area
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Blackberry Farm
Renovation/Alternative
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Stocklmeir, Byrne and
Blesch: Inspection
Reports and Analysis
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cross walk
CITYWIDE PROJECTS NOT SHOWN ON MAP
C onnect with your local and regional public
safety officials at the annual Cupertino Public
Safety Forum. Discover what you need to know
about crime in Cupertino, disaster preparedness,
volunteer opportunities, and your role in
contributing to public safety.
Join your neighbors and public safety agencies on
Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Cupertino
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.
Public Safety Forum - What’s
Happening in Your Neighborhood?
Capital Projects FY 22-23
Please refer to cupertino.org/budget for a full list of FY22-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget projects.
Street & Sidewalk
Improvements
$1,375,000
Bicycle Plan
Implementation
$525,000
Parks
$1,373,600
Buildings
and Facilities
$185,000
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
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PARKS AND RECREATION
OTHER EVENTS
Pizza and Politics
Friday, October 21 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cupertino Community Hall
This award winning bi-annual pre-election political
forum encourages youth and teen civic engagement,
make politics more accessible to youth, and
provides the youth and teens an opportunity with
a platform to interact with politicians. Free pizza
will be provided to all attendees! Register at
pizzaandpolitics2022.eventbrite.com.
Wildlife and Harvest Day
Saturday, October 22 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
Join this annual event for live animal demonstrations,
educational presentations, free hands-on
activities, and more.
Hidden Treasures
Thursday, October 27 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cupertino Senior Center
Shop for those one-of-a-kind trinkets, home décor, and
holiday gifts at the Cupertino Senior Center’s Hidden
Treasures sale. cupertino.org/hiddentreasures
Monster Mash
Friday, October 28 • 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center
Come dressed in your favorite costume and spend
the evening dancing, playing games, trick-or-treating,
and making spooky crafts. Don’t miss this Spooktacular,
kid-friendly event for kids ages 12 and under.
Register at bit.ly/3Ok1v8s.
Baer Blacksmith Shop Demonstration
Saturday, October 29 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Baer Blacksmith Shop at McClellan Ranch Preserve
Come and learn a bit about early Cupertino
history and the craft of blacksmithing.
The forge will be fired up and blacksmithing
demonstrations are offered.
Join-A-Ranger: Apex Predators
Sunday, October 30 • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Environmental Education Center
at McClellan Ranch Preserve
Learn about local Apex Predators like coyotes and owls,
and how they play an important role in the ecology of
their environment. Register at bit.ly/3zZMIe7.
Senior Activities and Classes
For adult 50+ activities and classes at the
Cupertino Senior Center, see the latest edition of
the 50+ Scene at bit.ly/50scene.
Jollyman All-Inclusive Playground
Virtual Community Meeting
Wednesday, October 5 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Zoom
The City will share the final design plan for the
new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park.
This opportunity will allow you to view the final
design of the play area and park features.
Register at engagecupertino.org/jollyman.
Revitalize Memorial Park Pop-Up
Saturday, October 8 • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bay Area Diwali, Memorial Park
Join in the effort to revitalize Memorial Park!
Visit the City’s booth during Bay Area Diwali at
Memorial Park on October 8 to engage with
the project team and provide feedback about
park usage and preferences.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Cupertino Senior Center’s Hidden Treasures Sale
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Department Phone / Email
Building Department ...................................(408) 777-3228
Building@Cupertino.org
Business License ...........................................(408) 777-3221
BL@Cupertino.org
City Clerk ......................................................(408) 777-3223
CityClerk@Cupertino.org
City Manager ..............................................(408) 777-3212
Manager@Cupertino.org
Code Enforcement .....................................(408) 777-3182
Code@Cupertino.org
Planning Department .................................(408) 777-3308
Planning@Cupertino.org
Recreation ...................................................(408) 777-3120
Recreation@Cupertino.org
Senior Center ...............................................(408) 777-3150
SeniorCntr@Cupertino.org
Sports Center ...............................................(408) 777-3160
Recreation@Cupertino.org
Street Light Maint. .......................................(408) 777-3342
StreetDivision@Cupertino.org
Street Sweeping ..........................................(408) 777-3269
Public_Works@Cupertino.org
Tree Maint. ...................................................(408) 777-3410
Public_Works@Cupertino.org
Other Agencies
Organization Phone Number
Animal Control ........................................................(408) 794-7297
AT&T .........................................................................(800) 331-0500
California Water Service .........................................(650) 917-0152
Chamber of Commerce ........................................(408) 252-7054
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
PG&E .........................................................................(800) 743-5000
Project Sentinel (Landlord/Tenant Issues) .............(408) 720-9888
Recology (Garbage & Recycling) ........................(408) 725-4020
San Jose Water Company .....................................(408) 279-7900
Santa Clara Registrar of Voters ..............................(408) 299-6863
VTA (Transportation Authority) ...............................(408) 321-2300
Vector Control, Santa Clara County ....................(408) 918-4770
First Responders
Emergency Calls ...................................911 or (408) 299-3233
(Police, Fire, Medical)
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office ..............(408) 299-2311
(Non-Emergency)
Santa Clara County Fire Department ...........(408) 378-4010
(Non-Emergency)
Need to report an issue or have a City-related question?
Visit: cupertino.org/cupertino311 or call (408) 777-3200.
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