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PREPAREDNESS MONTH | SAYING GOODBYE TO CUPERTINO FAVORITE, HOBEE’S
Take an ARTour of Cupertino
Explore Public Art and Historic
Sites with Augmented Reality
SEPTEMBER 2020
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SCENE
This issue of The Scene has a mix
of topics but a central theme: keep
yourself and your family safe.
When you keep yourself healthy
and safe it helps keep your friends,
neighbors, and coworkers safe as
well. During this pandemic, that
means keeping things extra clean
by washing your hands frequently,
sanitizing your common work
surfaces if you are going into the
workplace, and staying home as
often as possible.
It’s important to keep this mindset as
we head into fire season. Our local
fire season now signals that PG&E
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
events are fast approaching.
Ensure that the exterior of your
home is free of overgrowth, debris,
and other large items that could
either encourage a fire near your
home or a neighbor’s. Large items
could also block easy egress from
our houses in an emergency,
which endangers family members,
including our children and pets.
Lastly, keeping safe also means
staying mentally healthy.
As the pandemic continues, our
stress levels rise. Our normal worries
are compounded by sheltering
in place, the uncertainty created
by COVID-19, and the lack of an
ordinary routine.
You can try and address this added
stress by taking a walk, meditating,
reading a book, or calling a loved
one. Take care of ourselves and be
courteous to others. It’s one form of
paying it forward.
Now is the time to be more mindful.
Deborah Feng
City Manager
FEATURES
5 Fall Is Here! Keep
Streets Leaf Free
Learn how you can help keep our
streets safe and clean as autumn
leaves begin to drop.
6 Are You Prepared In
Case of an Emergency?
September is National Emergency Preparedness
Month. Follow these easy steps to make sure
you’re prepared year-round.
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11 Live Fitness Classes
Missing your favorite recreation
classes? You don’t have to since
they’re all online!
8 COVID-19: What is Contact Tracing?
Learn more about the Santa Clara County
COVID Support Team and how they can
support you.
12 Directory and Contacts
Keep this list of the most useful
contacts for the City of Cupertino.
9 Dog Off-Leash Area Extension
The trial period for the DOLA at Jollyman
Park has been extended.
Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org.
KEEP SAFE, STAY HEALTHY
CONTENTS
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Explore Cupertino
Public Art with
Augmented Reality
Let Cooper—the City of Cupertino’s robot mascot—
guide you on this fun, engaging, and whimsical journey
of Cupertino’s public art and historic sites with the new
ARTour app, an augmented reality art walk. Simply
download the “Cupertino ARTour” app in the app
store, select a language, and begin exploring.
Take a walk around Cupertino and visit one of the
many ARTour sites, including the Baer Blacksmith Shop
at McClellan Ranch Preserve, the Quail Family Hawk
statue near the Mary Avenue Bridge, The Guardians statue
that stands in Memorial Park, and more. When you arrive
at one of the sites, open the ARTour app and Cooper
will appear to teach you interesting facts and the history
behind it. See if you can visit all 14!
Learn about the artist, the meaning
behind the piece, interesting and
historical facts, and much more!
This September is
Creek Cleanup Month
The City of Cupertino’s annual Creek Cleanup
volunteer event is transforming into Creek Cleanup
Month! While we can’t come together to volunteer
this year, we encourage individuals, families, and
households to participate in cleaning up litter
throughout the month of September.
Our annual volunteer event typically happens in
conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Over 90 countries and six million volunteers come
together on this day making it one of the largest
environmental volunteer days! Cupertino Creek
Cleanup volunteer events started in 2014. Since then,
almost 2,000 pounds of trash have been pulled out of
Calabazas Creek. This collaborative effort shows how
the power of the community can come together and
fight ocean trash while spreading awareness about
preserving and protecting our world’s waterways.
As our creeks in Cupertino flow into the San Francisco
Bay and ultimately end up in the ocean, we rely on our
community to help create trash-free seas by removing
the litter upstream. Litter in our waterways can hurt
wildlife and cause pollutants to build up, so we need
everyone’s help, including yours, to help keep our
community clean.
Take the pledge to commit to clean up your neighborhood by visiting cleanacreek.org/upcoming-events.
Disposing Waste while Sheltered-in-Place
Many of you are taking the time to do a bit of spring
cleaning and clear out unwanted items. Unfortunately,
some of these items are being left on sidewalks,
blocking accessibility and creating safety issues. There
are many available services you can use to dispose of
your waste while keeping everyone safe.
• Bulky Items (like furniture or appliances) and Extra
Debris: You can request two free on-call pickups
a year. Extra pickups can be scheduled for a fee.
Contact Recology at recologysouthbay@recology.
com or (408) 725-4020.
• Placement: Place items out for pickup no more
than 24 hours before the scheduled collection.
If leaving items in your driveway for Recology
to pick up, place them at the bottom of the
driveway so that Recology can easily reach
them. Items cannot be left on the sidewalk
or in the street.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal:
Never put HHW in the garbage. Schedule a
drop-off appointment for materials such as paint,
pool chemicals, pesticides, cleaning supplies, auto
fluids, etc. Book an appointment at HHW.org or call
(408) 299-7300.
• Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal: Find
drop-off locations or free mail-back service at
med-project.org.
• Donating: Many traditional thrift stores may be closed
or have limited hours, but there are online options and
phone applications for posting items to sell or donate.
• Buy Nothing
• OfferUp
• Craigslist
• Letgo
• iScrap App
• freecycle.org
Environmental Programs staff is available to help
answer any questions you have. Email environmental@
cupertino.org or call (408) 777-3236.
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Annual
Citywide
Garage Sale
Canceled
Every year, the City of Cupertino
looks forward to hosting the Annual
Citywide Garage Sale. Unfortunately,
given the state of COVID-19, the
difficult decision was made to
cancel this event.
This was a tough call to make, as
the Annual Citywide Garage Sale is
a great way to reduce unnecessary
waste while providing an opportunity
for the community to come together.
During this time, the health and safety
of our community is the top priority.
We encourage you to pursue
alternative forms of resale or donation
by using online platforms such as Buy
Nothing, FreeCycle, OfferUp, Craigslist,
social media apps, and more.
We look forward to hosting the Annual
Citywide Garage Sale in the future
when it is safe to do so.
Help Keep Your Street
Leaf Free
It’s that time of year again—leaves will soon begin to fall
from the trees and paint the ground with breathtaking colors.
Unfortunately, fallen leaves can pile up and contaminate creeks,
cause clogged storm drains, parking issues, and dirty roads. It’s
important that everyone follow these tips to keep our streets,
creeks, and yards clean.
• Collect fallen leaves and place them in your green or brown
organics cart for pickup. If you don’t have enough space for
all of your leaves and yard trimmings, additional carts can be
requested from Recology for no additional charge by calling
(408) 725-4020 or emailing recologysouthbay@recology.com.
• Streets should remain clear for street sweeping—this means do
not pile leaves in the street and move your car off the street on
sweeping day. During heavy leaf fall, additional street sweeping
may occur on your road. Street sweepers are unable to pick up
large piles of leaves.
• Find out when your street sweeping day is by
visiting cupertino.org/cleanstreets.
• Receive reminders to move your car by visiting
cupertino.org/streetsweeping.
• Collected leaves from your yard can be added to your home
compost pile. Composting at home is a great way to return
nutrients back to the soil, help with water retention, prevent
erosion, and save money. Learn more about composting
programs by visiting cupertino.org/compost.
• Please note: The use of motorized equipment, such as leaf
blowers, must be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on
weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
For questions about landscape debris collection, or for more
information about storm water protection, contact the City of
Cupertino at environmental@cupertino.org or call (408) 777-3236.
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National Preparedness
Month: Disasters Don’t Wait,
Make Your Plan Today
Every September, the United States observes
National Preparedness Month to promote family
and community disaster planning. Of course,
preparedness takes on a new meaning for all of
us this year. Adapting to the changing COVID-19
environment has not been easy, however, we are all
now aware of the need for face coverings, washing
hands regularly, and maintaining social distance to
protect ourselves, family, and friends.
In the coming months, we are likely to face
compounding emergencies like high heat, wildfire,
or even a seismic event during the COVID-19
environment. The City of Cupertino’s Office of
Emergency Services (OES) coordinates effective
disaster response and recovery efforts. OES evaluates
and enhances emergency response procedures
to continuously improve and adapt to the current
environment. Specific and measurable changes
have been implemented to maintain safety of first
responders, volunteers, and you during care and
shelter operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. You
will recognize many of the same signs and procedures
required of essential businesses on all City facilities,
and at cooling centers and shelters if needed.
Just as OES has adapted to the current COVID-19
environment, so should you. During National
Preparedness Month, OES encourages everyone
to remember, “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your
Plan Today.”
Make A Plan
Week 1: September 1 to 5
Being prepared ahead of time, as well as knowing what
to do and what not to do, can help to contain the
damage from many types of disasters. Individuals and
organizations all have an important role in preparing,
responding, and recovering from a disaster.
• Practice your plan with your family,
household, or business.
• Additional information can be found
at ready.gov/plan
• Business Continuity Planning information
can be found at ready.gov/business
Build A Kit
Week 2: September 6 to 12
If the unexpected happens, having a plan and a
stockpile of essential water, food, and other supplies
for seven days can make a difference.
• Remember items of necessity as well as items
of convenience. Along with clothing, food, and
essential medications for you and your family, pack
a game or two to pass the time.
• Additional information can be found at ready.gov/kit
Prepare for Disasters
Week 3: September 13 to 19
Find out the best way to limit the impacts a disaster
may have, like having the right insurance coverage or
what you can do to your home to make it stronger and
more resilient.
• Sign up for AlertSCC at alertscc.org to receive
emergency alerts from the City of Cupertino and the
County of Santa Clara.
• Get involved: Cupertino’s Citizen Corps supports
local emergency responders through Cupertino
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES), the
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and the Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT). cupertino.org/
oesvolunteer
• Neighborhood Block Leaders Program teaches
residents how to get to know neighbors and organize
activities so neighbors can more easily communicate
during emergencies. cupertino.org/blockleader
Teach Youth About Preparedness
Week 4: September 20 to 26
Teach children what to do in an emergency if they are
at home or away from home. Help them learn how to
communicate with text messages, know emergency
contact numbers, and to dial 9-1-1.
• Get them involved in building their own emergency
kit, and include your child’s favorite toys, games, or
books to comfort them in a disaster. ready.gov/kids
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Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has announced that it will shut
down transmission lines on days with a high risk of wildfire as part
of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Customers are
advised to prepare for outages that could last more than 48 hours.
Outages could impact any PG&E customer regardless of whether
they live in a high fire-threat area.
Last year, about 3,300 addresses within the City of Cupertino lost
their power during a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Are
you ready if it happens again?
What is PSPS?
If severe weather threatens a portion of the electric system, it may
be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public
safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Why would my power go out?
Although you may not live or work in a high fire-threat area, or an
area experiencing high winds, power may be shut off since it relies
upon a line that runs through an area experiencing severe weather
or a line within a high fire-threat area.
How long could it be out?
PG&E estimates PSPS events could last as long as seven days,
depending on the heat, humidity, and wind. Last year, portions of
Cupertino lost power between 14 hours and two days.
What can I do now?
1. Register for PG&E alerts and notifications. During a PSPS event,
PG&E will contact you if your power is scheduled to go out. To
update your contact information, call 1-866-743-6589.
2. Register with PG&E if you have special medical needs that require
electricity.
3. Make a plan on what you would do if you had to leave home
during a shutoff.
4. Always keep your car gas level at least half full.
5. Have a car cellphone charger.
6. Have an AM radio and listen to Cupertino Radio 1670 AM for local
news on any PSPS events.
Find more details at cupertino.org/psps or pge.com/psps.
Each year the City of Cupertino
presents its CREST Awards, “Cupertino
Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” to
honor the outstanding contributions
of Cupertino community members.
The City of Cupertino is proud to
announce this year’s winners of the
2020 CREST Awards. They are:
For more information on the winners,
visit cupertino.org/crest.
Lifetime Achievement
Roberta Hollimon
Lifetime Achievement
(Posthumous)
Susan Kwok
Volunteer of the Year
Ankit Lakkapragada
Rising Star
Lackshminaryanan Family
Public Safety Champion
Judy Halchin
Sustainability Champion
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Innovator of the Year
Seventh Graders Aaron, Jason,
Naoka, Nathan, and Ryan
Public Safety Power
Shutoffs: What You Can Do
Now to Prepare 2020 CREST
Award Winners
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What is Contact Tracing for COVID-19?
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department
uses case investigation and contact tracing to support
anyone who may be positive for COVID-19 to safely stay
home and slow the spread among their family, friends,
and community. This strategy involves individuals to
answer calls from the Contact Tracing program, and to
isolate or quarantine at home.
You should get tested for COVID-19 if you are
experiencing any symptoms, or if you have been
exposed to someone who was confirmed to have
COVID-19. To find testing sites, visit sccfreetest.org.
If you find out you have been in close contact with
someone diagnosed with COVID-19, you may receive a
text and a call from the County of Santa Clara COVID
Support Team. The call will be from (916) 262-7553 with
the caller ID as “CA COVID TEAM.” They will confirm your
identity, ask how you are feeling, and a few questions
to learn about your case. To stop the spread of the virus,
the most important thing you can do is answer the call
and stay home if instructed to do so.
To know the call is real and not a scam, when trying to
reach you, the caller will say they are calling from Santa
Clara County and will verify your identity by asking your
birthday. They will never ask for:
• Bank, credit card, or financial information
• Money, gift cards, or money transfers
• Social Security numbers
• Immigration status
If you want to double check, you can hang up the call
and call back (916) 262-7553 to verify the call. You may
also call the County Public Health Department at (408)
970-2870.
For more information about contact tracing, visit
sccstayhome.org.
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Saying Goodbye
to a Local Favorite
Recently, longtime Cupertino
business, Hobee’s, announced its
closure after serving our community
and the greater South Bay area
for almost 34 years. Franchise
owner, Michael Lashen, confirmed
on the Hobee’s website the very
difficult decision not to reopen the
restaurant after temporarily closing
due to the effects of COVID-19.
Hobee’s Cupertino operated at The
Oaks Shopping Center since 1986,
and over the years has achieved
iconic status. As a franchise
location, it reached number one in
sales volume for nearly a decade
and remained near the top
throughout its duration. Over the
years, Hobee’s has received dozens
of accolades and awards further
demonstrating its excellence.
Many thanks to Michael Lashen,
who over the years has generously
supported the community through
his efforts (and delicious blueberry
coffeecake!) in contributing to
Cupertino’s high quality of life.
Good luck and best wishes to
Michael and to the entire Hobee’s
Cupertino team!
Although we have to say good-
bye to Hobee’s, there are new
businesses to welcome to
Cupertino, including:
• Vampire Penguin Shaved
Snow, Drinks, and Desserts
(McClellan Square)
• Noodleosphy
(McClellan Square)
• Pasta Armellino
(Main Street Cupertino)
• O2 Valley (Loree Center,
19058 Stevens Creek Blvd.)
• Tarim Global Cuisine
(19930 Stevens Creek Blvd.)
Take your Pooch Out to Play
Dog Off-Leash Area Trial Period Extended
If you and your dog are feeling cooped up at home, don’t worry! There’s
still time to take your furry friend out for some off-leash fun at the dog off-
leash area (DOLA) at Jollyman Park. The City of Cupertino is extending the
trial to assess how effectively youth sports and a DOLA can coexist.
“The City has received continuous feedback affirming how much users
have enjoyed the DOLA during this trial period,” Joanne Magrini, Parks
and Recreation Department Director. “The Department and Commission
believe the opportunity to extend the trial period will ensure that adequate
outreach and research has been conducted, which will benefit DOLA
users, neighbors, youth sports participants, and the Cupertino community.”
The DOLA trial period began on October 1, 2019 and was intended to
run through July 31, 2020. The trial ceased from March 24 to June 4 due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying Shelter-in-Place orders.
The DOLA resumed on June 5, 2020 in accordance with state and county
guidelines. Currently, the state is prohibiting youth sports and games.
New DOLA hours will go into effect on August 1. For updates and more
information, visit cupertino.org/dola.
Coming Soon:
• Vons Oven Fried Chicken
(10520 S. De Anza Blvd.)
• SpiceKlub, Modern Indian
Cuisine (10310 S. De Anza Blvd.)
• 7 Leaves Café
(11111 N. Wolfe Rd.)
• Mantra India
(20840 Stevens Creek Blvd.)
Relocations:
• Pizza My Heart
(Main Street Cupertino)
Check which Cupertino businesses
are open at cupertino.org/
OpenForBusiness
- Angela Tsui,
Economic Development
Manager
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Mary Avenue Dog Park and Jollyman DOLA
Mary Avenue Dog Park and the Jollyman DOLA has
reopened. Users must follow the latest limitations to
the Santa Clara Country Shelter-in-Place order.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Blackberry Farm Golf Course has reopened. Daily
tee times are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course is following guidance
from the State of California and County of Santa
Clara regarding reopening procedures and
requirements.
Book a Tee Time: Tee times can be reserved any
time online at blackberryfarmgolfcourse.com
or during business hours by phone (408) 253-9200.
Cupertino Park Tennis Courts
The tennis courts at these parks are open:
• Memorial Park
• Monta Vista Community Center
• Varian Park
Sports Center Tennis Courts
The tennis courts at the Cupertino Sports Center have
reopened for Sports Center members. Sports Center
court hours will be Monday through Sunday from
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Cupertino Sports Center is
following the guidance from the State of California
and County of Santa Clara regarding reopening
procedures and requirements.
Reserve a Court: Court reservations can be made
during business hours by calling the Cupertino Sports
Center (408) 777-3160.
Live Fitness Classes
The City of Cupertino’s Parks & Recreation Department offers free live fitness classes, which you will be
able to live stream from home via the Zoom app! Please download the app on your home computer or
smartphone. Note: Class schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please visit cupertino.org/
virtualrecreation.
MONDAYS
Zumba® with Monica | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Zumba® routines feature aerobic intervals with a
combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and
sculpt the body.
TUESDAYS
Bootcamp with Raychel | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
An interval training class that mixes calisthenics and
body weight exercises with cardio and strength
training. No equipment needed.
WEDNESDAYS
Zumba Gold® with Grace | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold® is a dance exercise class designed for
active adults 50+. The dances feature Latin moves
such as Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha, and more. Steps are
fun and easy to follow and learn. The class is designed
to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility.
THURSDAY
Body Sculpting with Raychel | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Body sculpting is a muscle-toning total body workout,
incorporating strength and flexibility training.
No equipment needed.
FRIDAYS
U-Jam® with Monica | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join the dance party with U-Jam®, burn those
calories away with easy to follow moves and high
energy music.
Cardio Dance with Monica | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Monica for her very own Cardio Dance Class
filled with Pop and Bollywood music.
Read all the regulations for use of these facilities at cupertino.org/recreation.
OPEN FACILITIES
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Chamber of Commerce ........................................(408) 252-7054
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Cupertino Library .....................................................(408) 446-1667
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
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