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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene June 2017 - 06.01.2017uo A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO JUNE 2017 PLUS LEARN ABOUT SPEND SOME OF THE CALLER ID YOUR SUMMER AT SPOOFING SCAM NEW BUSINESSES Page 4 Page 5 1wVIM wag NOW YOU CAN GET IN THE CUPERTI-KNOW Page 9 SOAR UP THE SUN AND ALL THE FUN! THE CIVIC CENTER PfnZl FOUNTAIN I5' bACK ON! MONDAY5 - TEUMDAY5 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. FRIDAY3 - 5UNDAY5, 10:00 A.M. - 8"00 P.M � �CUPERTIk Summer in the Bay Area is a spe- cial time of year, particularly in Cu- pertino. Beautiful, warm, clear days are followed by more beautiful, warm, clear days. People look to be in high spirits and the City is alive with activity. There is no better example of that than what's going on at Cuper- tino City Hall. After years of being off due to the drought, the Civic Center Plaza water fountain has been turned back on. And families are already taking advantage. The laughter and squeals of delight of young children can be heard all day long as they play in the cold water on a hot day. But this is just the tip of the prover - FEATURES bial iceberg as far as what the City : ments are woven into our commu- is offering its residents this summer. nity fabric. They help define what Cupertino is and will be. This newsletter's cover story touch- es on some of the fun, family -friend- ly events the City is hosting this year. Annual events, such as the Summer Concert Series, Shakespeare in the Park, Independence Day Celebra- tion, and Cinema at Sundown are all back this year. You can read more on Page 7. The story also touches on Block Parties. Hosting Block Parties can be a boon for neighborhoods. It's not only a great way to connect with your neighbors, it can also lead to safer neighborhoods. You can check out more information at www.cupertino.org/blockparty. Since we're discussing getting out, enjoying our wonderful communi- ty, and meeting new people, I'd like to encourage our residents to patronize some of our City's new businesses (as described on Page 5). It can be easy to forget that our restaurants and retail establish - They're also places where mem- ories are made. There have been countless times over my life where I can remember sitting down to eat dinner at a restaurant with family and friends and spending the eve- ning laughing and sharing stories. I believe you've had the same ex- perience too. So why not make these memories at local establishments that now call Cupertino home? It takes a lot of courage, grit, and money to open a new business, es- pecially here in the Bay Area. Let's help them be successful. And, who knows, maybe your fam- ily will find its new favorite restau- rant. David Brandt City Manager 6 Family -Friendly Fun The Scene Answers The City is hosting a number of events this121 Find out why the City of Cupertino summer for adults and children. redesigned its website. ........................................................................................................................ W I Can you hear me now? Q I No Time, No Problem 4Q Learn how scammers are using caller ID Q Access planning applications _ to take advantage of their victims. and building permits online. V) Z 51 Open for Business 101 Community Calendar There are many new retailers and Find out what's happening in restaurants to check out this summer. Cupertino during the month of June. Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org. Page 3 Caller ID Spoofing Scam Make sure you know who you're speaking with before giving out any personal or financial info The phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it's not who you expected. Why? Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick victims into thinking they are someone local • and trustworthy, such as a gov- ernment agency or police de- partment, or a company you do business with like your bank. The • practice is called "Caller ID Spoof- ing" and scammers don't care whose phone number they use. In one instance, a scammer used the phone number of a Feder- al Trade Commission employee. • Locally, last year someone tried to spoof the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office main number. Don't rely on caller ID to verify who's calling. It can be nearly im- possible to tell whether the caller ID information is real. Here are a few tips for handling these calls: • If you get a strange call from the "government," hang up. If you want to check it out, visit Reduce Your Risk of Mobile Phone Identity Theft Identity theft can happen to you... and your mobile phone. How does it happen? You might get a bill for a new mobile phone that you didn't order. The thief used your personal information to open a new account. Or maybe your phone stops working entirely because a thief used your information to upgrade to a new phone and then shut off the phone you're using. What can you do to reduce the risk of mobile phone identity theft? 1. the official website for con- tact information. Government employees won't call out of 2. the blue to demand mon- ey or account information.: Don't give out —or confirm — your personal or financial infor- mation to someone who calls. Don't wire money or send money using a reloadable card. In fact, never pay some- one who calls out of the blue, even if the name or number on the caller ID looks legitimate.: 3. Feeling pressured to act imme- diately? Hang up. That's a sure sign of a scam. If you've received a call from a scammer, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at 4. www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov and the Federal Commu- nications Commission at https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov. Information for this article was provid- ed by the Federal Trade Commission. Establish a PIN or password that must be used before mak- ing changes on your mobile account. Each carrier offers this feature in slightly different ways. Beware of phishing scams. Thieves may call pretending to be your mobile phone carri- er, asking for codes from your phone or other personal infor- mation. Don't give this informa- tion over the phone unless you initiated the call. And make sure to call your carrier at the number listed on your bill, not a number given to you over the phone. Monitor your monthly bills. Check your mobile phone and credit card bills each month for signs of fraud. If you see some- thing suspicious, contact your mobile phone carrier's fraud department. Safely dispose of mobile phones. When you're ready to get a new phone, don't just throw away the old one. First, remove all personal information to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Then, consider recycling your old phone. Page 4 Angela Tsui Economic Development Manager angeiat@cupertino.org OPEN FOR BUSINESS NEW BUSINESSES IN BLOOM The warmer weather is here and it's the perfect time to begin daydreaming of summer vacation activities. However, let's take a moment to appreciate the rejuvenation of the past spring months. Not only have the trees grown green and the flowers grown abundantly colorful, Cupertino has undergone a strong revitalization of its business community. New life has begun at formerly closed businesses. Vacant storefronts are reminders of unmet successful endeavors, but now these empty spaces are generating activity and have become new amenities for resi- dents and daytime visitors to enjoy. I encourage you to try a few of the new businesses which have come to life in formerly vacant spaces: • Coconut's Fish Cafe at 20010 Stevens Creek Blvd. (formerly Village Falafel) • Icicles Hand Crafted Thai Rolled Ice Cream at The Marketplace (formerly Beija Flor Cafe) • Cupertino Market at Portal Plaza (formerly Imahara Produce) • Bull Korean BBQ at 10493 S. De Anza Blvd. (formerly All That BBQ) • Round Table Pizza at 20080 Stevens Creek Blvd. (formerly Fresh Pixx) • Garlic Mediterranean Grill at The Marketplace (formerly Wing Stop) • Enzo's Italian Restaurant at The Oaks Shopping Center (formerly OG Sliders) • The Crab Lover at the Allario Center (formerly Florentine Restaurant) • i.TLT & Grill at 20371 Stevens Creek Blvd. (formerly iSushi & Grill) • Amami Shima Sushi at 19068 Stevens Creek Blvd. (formerly Hana Sushi) • Arirang Tofu & BBQ at 10310 S. De Anza Blvd. (formerly Amici's East Cost Pizze- ria) • Sun Design Center at 20149 Stevens Creek Blvd. (formerly Nu Image Furniture) • Legends Pizza Co. at The Marketplace (formerly JT McHart's Pizza) • Hyderabadi Biryani Pointe at the Allario Center (formerly Peacock Indian Restaurant) • Creekside Park Friday Farmers' Market at 10455 Miller Ave. (relocated from Vallco parking lot) It truly takes a village (or, in this case, a city) to sustain a business. Take time during the day to think about the many small businesses that surround you and the ones you currently visit. Now consider how many other local business- es you have not yet tried, including the ones mentioned above. Let's celebrate and recognize the outstanding small businesses that make our community special. Local businesses strengthen the city's economic vitality and are an essential part of our community fabric. There are plenty of restaurants and businesses for you and your family to try throughout Cupertino! For more information on businesses in Cupertino, visit www.InBusinessCupertino.com or contact Economic Development Manager Angela Tsui at angelat@cupedno.org. Page 5 IiTIYAFAA I A I a rCj �l: 1 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES It wouldn't be a true Bay Area sum- mer without attending some great outdoor music events. Luckily, the City of Cupertino will be hosting its annual Summer Concert Series, be- ginning on June 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Amphi- theatre. The first concert will feature the Cupertino Symphonic Band. Bring a friend, a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of music in the park! For a full list of events, see Page 10 or visit www.cupertino.org and search for "Summer Concert Series." 2 BLOCK PARTIES Block parties help neighbors get to know each other, renew friendships, and work together on common neighborhood interests. To host a block party, residents must apply for a permit at a minimum of 30 days prior to the event. There is no fee for the permit, and the City insures the event at no cost to the applicant. Prior to approval of the Block Party Permit, applicants must submit a petition, with neighbors' signatures, to close the street. For more information, or to ap- ply for a Block Party Permit, visit www.cupertino.org/blockparty. EVENTS THE FUN 3 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate the 4th of July at Memori- al Park! The day begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by a flag raising at the Veteran's Memo- rial at 9:30 a.m. Children are invited to march in children's parade at 10 a.m. There will also be an energetic band playing in the amphitheater from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Blackberry Farm will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be offering free swimming all day long. Entry is limited and admission is first come, first served. Fireworks are coming back to Cu- pertino! More information at www. cupertino.org/4thofJuly. 4 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK "To be or not to be, that is the question." That is arguably Shake- speares's most famous line from arguably his most famous play, Hamlet. The City of Cupertino has partnered with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to bring Hamlet to Memori- al Park throughout July and August. Attendance is free and plays will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and August 4, 5, 6. For more information, visit www.cupertino.org and search for "Shakespeare in the Park." 5 CINEMA AT SUNDOWN Drive-ins may be a thing of the past, but Cupertino is keeping outdoor movie watching alive with its Cine- ma at Sundown series in Memorial Park. Cupertino will present the animated film "Sing" on Friday, August 1 1; the Academy Award -winning animated film "Zootopia" on Friday, August 18; and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" on Friday, August 25. For more information, visit www.cupertino.org/cinemaatsundown. Page 7 ` •� •• ' f• •• •t< so • Tp�pta— •••• •• W Explore Map AS t�� • id Keep an eye on your neighborhood Access planning applications and building permits through `buildingeye' ........................................................................................................................................................................ . in April, the City of Cupertino launched "building - eye," an interactive software system that provides a user-friendly interface for the public to access City re- cords dating back to 2005. The tool can be accessed 24/7 through a smartphone, tablet, or desktop comput- er from home, work, or coffee shop. The City understands that residents lead busy lives. This new tool will save residents an extra trip to City Hall to visit the City's planning and building counters. The ex- pectation is that buildingeye will improve how Cuper- tino residents, business owners, and contractors access planning and building data. The tool also allows the public to create alerts that will send email notifications when building and planning permits or applications are posted in specific neigh- borhoods, or within a fixed 300-foot radius. In addition, buildingeye is updated daily with approximately 2,000 new records added each year. This is another example of Cupertino's effort to be a leader in using cutting -edge technology to benefit our residents' lives. The City also strives to be a good steward of the environment, which is part of the reason why Cu- pertino went to a paperless building permit review pro- cess in 2013. Using buildingeye will help take even more paper out of the process. The application is available online at https://cuperti- no.buildingeye.com or through the City of Cupertino's website www.cupertino.org/buildingeye. There has been positive engagement in similar building - eye cities in the Bay Area, such as Palo Alto, Redwood City, Alameda, and San Francisco where city officials and citizens want quick access to the information which relates to them, without having to call or visit City Hall. buildingeye has also been adopted in Oregon, Mon- tana, Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Publicly available on any connected device for citizens and offi- cials, buildingeye is a simple to use, intuitive product that allows users to quickly and accurately find the informa- tion they are looking for in a couple of clicks. That's what the City hopes to deliver here in Cupertino, a near real-time government information at our residents' fingertips 24/7 from any device. This program is offered through the City of Cupertino's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division. The goal of GIS is to provide high -quality spatial data and essen- tial mapping services to citizens and staff. For more infor- mation, visit www.cupertino.org/gis. E W GET IN THE CUPERTI- know What's going on around town? CAMP CUPERTINO! CHILDREN 6 - 13 YEARS OLD Enjoy 44 days of summer with this interactive camp Learn more @ http://bit.ly/campcupertino Teen Commission Meets Year Round Sit in on a meeting and see what the teens are up to For meeting times & schedule: cupertino.org/teencommission LUAU & JUNE BIRTHDAY BASH! Wed., June 14 at noon Cupertino Senior Center 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Members pay $12 Fresh, New Look The City of Cupertino's _r website has been updated ; - Now mobile -friendly! Welcome to Cupertino ��„o Check it out @ www.cupertino.org CHILDREN Cupertino Library Kids Fun Programs Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28, 3:00 p.m. Memorial Park Amphitheater Children are invited to these free, fun programs! June 14: Carnival of Chaos, June 21: Python Ron, June 28: San Jose Taiko. Please note new location in Me- morial Park Amphitheater for June pro- grams. Visit www.sscl.org/cupertino. Summer Concert Series: Cupertino Symphonic Band Thursday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Memorial Park Amphitheatre Safe Routes 2 School Working Group Monday, June 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. © Cupertino Library Story Room Summer Concert Series: Private Label Professional organizer Daria Casey will Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. talk about the basic principles of orga- Memorial Park Amphitheatre nizing and how to apply them in the © home. Summer Concert Series: Phil `n The Blanks Tax Effective Withdrawal Strategies for Thursday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Retirement Memorial Park Amphitheatre Monday, June 19, 7:00 p.m. © Cupertino Library Story Room Summer Concert Series: Zydeco A certified financial planner will discuss Flames how to minimize the impact of taxes Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. on your portfolio and extend life of Memorial Park Amphitheatre your assets in retirement years. Join us for lunch! Pre -registration is re- quired, and a vegetarian option is available when registering. Member fee is $6, senior guests will need to pay for a $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Monthly Movie Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. "Captain Phillips" - (2013) Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Mem- bers are free, senior guests will need to pay for a $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Retirement Plans for Small Business For more info on the Senior Center, or : Bingo Summer Lunch and the Self -Employed to sign up for classes or events, visit : Friday, June 30, 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. www.cupertino.org/seniors or stop by Gear up for an afternoon of bingo and Cupertino Library Story Room 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard. join us for a delicious lunch. Bingo be - This seminar explores the benefits a re- gins at 1 pm. Cards are sold separately tirement plan can offer the employer, EVENTS & SOCIALS $4-$7. Lunch for members is $10, senior the business itself, and its employees. Luau and June Birthday Bash guests add $5 day pass. Sign up at the © Wednesday, June 14, 12:00 p.m. front desk, space is limited. Cupertino Library Paint Night for Adults Join the Senior Center for a tradition - Wednesday, June 7, 7:00 p.m. al Hawaiian Luau and entertainment.: Independence Day Celebration and Cupertino Library Story Room Members with June birthdays will be July Birthday Bash REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Artist Paul honored. Pre -registration is required Monday, July 3, 12:00 p.m. Loughridge will guide you through and a vegetarian option is available Celebrate our nation's birthday as well painting step-by-step; no art experi- when registering. Members $12, senior : as honor members with July birthdays. ence necessary. guests will need to pay for a $5 day Pre -registration is required and a veg- © pass. Sign up at the lobby table. etarian option is available when regis- Home Organizing 101: Tips, Tricks and © tering. Members $10, senior guests will Advice Lunch with Friends need to pay for a $5 day pass. Sign up Saturday, June 17, 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 1 1:45 a.m. at the lobby table. Page 10 CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS Healthy, Wealthy. And Wise! Lecture series presented by Breathe California of the Bay Area Talking With Your Doctor Monday, June 5, 10: 00 a.m. Learn about the ten steps to a suc- cessful doctor visit. Financial Wellness Monday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to safely manage money, how to prevent identity theft and on- line scams, and other tips to keep a healthy pocketbook. Discover and GO! Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. Learn about the virtual museum pass Volunteer Nurse -Blood Pressure ChecksFUTURE EVENTS program for the Santa Clara County Monday, June 12, 26, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 Library District cardholders. Reserve p.m. Annual Citywide Garage Sale admission passes to more than 25 Tuesday, June 6, 20, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 : Friday & Saturday, September 16-17 museums and venues throughout the p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. greater bay area. Members are free, © The Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) gives participants a chance to clean at the lobby table. Monday, June 12, 26, 1:00 p.m. -3 p.m. out garages, attics, and closets, and © Consultation on Medicare and health make money while preventing items Cybersecurity Presentation insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to from going into the landfill. Registra- Tuesday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. make an appointment. Lion for sellers will open in early August. Learn ways to protect yourself from © Stay tuned and visit www.cupertino. common scams/frauds, phishing, and Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) org/garagesale for more information. social media safety, as well as what Friday, June 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 steps to take if you suspect fraud. Pre- p.m. Environmental Day & Shred It Event sented by the FBI. Open to the public.: Provides free assistance to elders for : Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. - I p.m. Sign up at the lobby table. basic legal matters in public benefits, DeAnza College © long-term care, elder abuse, housing, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Extra! Extra! consumer issues, incapacity planning, Recycle your electronic and universal Wednesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11 probate alternative, and simple wills.: waste, and shred confidential docu- a.m. Must be 60 or older and live in Santa ments at the De Anza College Parking Learn about a free app (Zinio) that al- Clara County. Please call 408.777.3150 : Lot A. Learn more at www.cupertino. lows you to view a complete, full -color, to make an appointment. org/environmentalday. digital copy of your favorite magazine on your iPad or Android device. Pre- Drop -in Consultation with Case Manag- sented by the Santa Clara County Li- : er brary. Members are free, senior guests Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby A Case Manager is available to discuss table. community resources, benefits, and Have an item for the care options during the drop -in hours.: Community Calendar? SOCIAL SERVICES Case Manager is also available by ap- Housing pointment. Cantonese/Mandarin avail - Monday, June 5, 19, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. able. Email: A list of housing resources and contact © scene@cupertino.org information are provided to help you in- : Caregiver Support Group dependently search for housing. Please Thursday, June 8, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. call 408.777.3150 to make an appoint- Provides a safe place for family caregiv- ment. ers to share their experiences and chal- lenges. Join our circle of support. PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 *******ECRWSSEDDM******* POSTAL CUSTOMER Q$�a)THE SCENE ANSWER-S......................................................................................................................................... Have questions for staff? Send them to scene@cupertino.org or call (408) 777-3212. Question: I've noticed that the Cupertino website looks different. Did the City update it? If so, why? Answer: You're correct. We've given www.cupertino.org a full makeover. The City's new website went live May 24. - We did this to keep pace with evolving web design standards and technologies, and to respond to the current needs of our residents and other constituents, such as better access from mobile devices. In addition to creating a new look with bold visuals, we've reorganized the content to make it easier to find information and to browse, and we've added new content to tell the story of the City and our multi -faceted community. Much of the content from the previous site has been updated and arranged by relevant audiences — "Residents," "Businesses," and "Visitors." The "Online Services" section provides a one -stop library of the City's growing num- ber of map apps, mobile apps, browser -based apps, and other e-services. The "Our City" section provides a window into the governance, operations, departments, services, and initiatives of the City in keeping with our commitment to access, openness, and transparency. This took close collaboration between the Applications team and all of the City's departments. Check back often as we rollout additional content, videos, features, services, and tools over the coming months. Let us know how the new site aligns with your needs by participating in our survey at cupertino.org/redesignsurvey. You also may contact us at (408) 777-3377 or webmaster@cupertino.org. Nidhi Mathur is the Senior Business Systems Analyst in the Innovation & Technology Department. She leads the Ap- plications team, which develops and manages the City's website, mobile apps, and citywide enterprise applications. The Cupertino Scene is printed on 40% post -consumer waste recycled paper with soy ink. .� The newsletter is produced by a certified Bay Area Green Business and is recyclable. . For information on becoming a certified Green Business, visit www.cupertino.org/GreenBiz. M CUPERTINO GREEN