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SCENEThe Cupertino A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO SEPTEMBER 2017 Dollars&Cents Where do Cupertino’s revenues come from and how are they spent? Page 5 PLUS CUPERTINO WILL BE GOING GREEN WITH 3 EVENTS Page 4 THE CITY’S TEEN CENTER IS A TEENAGE DREAM Page 6 GET IN THE CUPERTI-KNOW THIS SEPTEMBER Page 9 TRANSPORTATIONPANEL HOW WILL WE GET THERE? Hear from a panel of transportation professionals and experts as they discuss the current issues facing transportation in the greater Silicon Valley area and statewide. Learn about the ways in which transportation professionals in the public and private sector are working towards enhancing the awareness and availability of alternative transportation choices, and solutions to traffi c congestion. MORE INFORMATION AT: www.cupertino.org/ speakerseries2017 TRANSPORTATION September 28, 2017 WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL, 10350 TORRE AVE. MORE INFORMATION AT: www.cupertino.org/ speakerseries2017 SPEAKER SERIES 2017 CREATING COMMUNITY TOGETHER Our children may have had a summer break away from school, but that didn’t mean education stopped taking place in Cupertino. On the contrary, the City of Cuper- tino held one of its most popular in- formational programs ever begin- ning in July. The events took place under the umbrella of “Speaker Series 2017: Creating Community Together.” The program was designed to give our residents access to industry ex- perts on a variety of topics import- ant to the Cupertino community. The program has been broken up into four, free speaker events. The purpose of each event is to have experts discuss current issues and, just as important, solutions around their areas of expertise. Approximately 125 people attend- ed the first event on July 12 led by Don Wedon, a former Santa Clara County principal planner for 34 years. The event, titled “Envision- ing Santa Clara County: Change, Growth & Planning,” focused on Santa Clara County’s new era of physical development that’s be- ing driven by major demograph- ic, economic, environmental, and geographic forces. The second part of the series, “Re- tail Economy: The State of the Re- tail Market and its Possible Future,” was held on July 27 and featured a panel of retail professionals and experts. The two-hour discussion concentrated on the current issues facing retail in the greater Silicon Valley area, as well as statewide. Residents also learned about how the public and private sectors are working toward solutions. That event was followed up by an- other panel discussion on August 24, titled “Housing Panel: A Spot- light on Cupertino.” Once again, residents heard from a host of ex- perts in their fields. If you missed any of these events but would like to watch a record- ing of them, visit www.cupertino. org/speakerseries2017. The last Speaker Series event will take place on Thursday, Septem- ber 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. This event will fo- cus on transportation. Visit the link above for more information as it becomes available. The City has been pleased to hear all the positive feedback from our residents. In the end, we must continue to have intelligent and informed conversations on these topics if we want to find solutions to these issues. David Brandt City Manager MANAGING THE MESSAGE Page 3 CONTENTS FEATURES 12 Questions & Answers What is the City doing to combat Climate Change?6 The Teen Scene The Cupertino Teen Center has a lot to offer the City’s youth. IN S I D E 8 Where the Wild Things Are Coyotes are spotted at times in Cupertino. Learn how to stay safe. 5 Budget in Brief Take a quick look at Cupertino’s revenues and expenditures.10 Community Calendar Find out what’s happening in Cupertino in September. 4 “Green” Events A few environmentally-friendly events will be held in September and October. Questions or comments about The Scene? Contact staff at scene@cupertino.org. Page 4 CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE When: September 16 & September 17 Where: Individual Homes Throughout Cupertino Information: www.cupertino.org/garagesale Make time for an adventure and go for a treasure hunt this month as the City of Cupertino hosts its annual City- wide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 16 and Sun- day, September 17. A map of participating homes are available at the website provided above. ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY EVENTS THIS SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER GO GREEN THIS FALL More Information: www.cupertino.org Questions? Email: environmental@cupertino.org CLEAN A CREEK When: September 16 from 9 a.m. to noon Where: Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue Information: www.cleanacreek.org Volunteers and City staff will clean up areas surround- ing Calabazas Creek. Gloves, trash grabbers, and oth- er tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear old shoes, rain boots, long sleeves, long pants, and sunscreen. Free refreshments will be offered. This event is a fun, family-friendly way to help clean up our local environment! RECYCLING/SHREDDING DAY When: October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Information: www.cupertino.org/environmental The City of Cupertino and Recology Cupertino are host- ing the Environmental Recycling Day and Document Shredding Event in October. Shred your confidential doc- uments, drop off unwanted furniture and clothing, and rid your home of e-waste. Page 5 )<$'237('%8'*(7 ZZZFXSHUWLQRRUJEXGJHW 38%/,& :25.6 3338888888888%%%%%%%%%%%%////////////,,,,,,,,,&&&&&&&&&&& ::::::::::222222222225555555555...........66666666666 &20081,7< '(9(/230(17 5(&5($7,21 6(59,&(6 &$3,7$/ 352-(&76 /$: (1)25&(0(17 ,1129$7,21 7(&+12/2*< 27+(5 27+(5,1&/8'(6 :+(5(7+(021(<&20(6)520 A PLACEFOR TEENS Study - Socialize - Have Fun Page 7 REASONS TO VISIT THE TEEN CENTER 1 SOCIALIZATION Numerous studies have shown that there are an endless amount of ben- efits to socialization. One of the most important benefits of socialization for teens is that it can greatly reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. Socializing also helps create and strengthen friendships, extends your life expectancy, and bolsters your body’s immune system. The Cupertino Teen Center gives our community’s youth space to chat, play games, watch movies, study, or read alongside their friends. 2 STUDY AREA Cupertino is one of the most educat- ed cities in the United States. Part of the reason is due to the exception- al school systems in the Cupertino community. But when school ends, Cupertino stu- dents have a place to go to study. The Teen Center has a room where students can lay out their books and do their homework, or do research on computers for projects or reports. With an open concept design, the Teen Center’s study room allows for better collaboration and exchang- ing of ideas. 4 FUN AND GAMES The Teen Center also offers a vari- ety of fun accouterment: two big screen TVs with a PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, foosball table, pool ta- ble, ping pong table, and antique pinball machine. Similar to socialization, having fun has some major benefits: improved memory and concentration, re- duced stress, boosted energy, sound sleep, and increased serotonin (the chemical that regulates many of our most basic processes–including sleep patterns, memory, body tem- perature, and mood). 5 EVENTS AND BBQs Join in on the fun and have your teens attend one of the Teen Center barbecues a few times a year. The Teen Center is available for birth- day parties or small event rentals. Rentals include access to all equip- ment and games in the facility, use of the kitchenette, and two staff. Contact the Quinlan Community Center for rental information at (408) 777-3120. 3 SUPERVISION It’s well known that Cupertino par- ents put a high value on their chil- dren’s education. Just as important is their children’s safety. The Teen Center offers a safe and fun environment for Cupertino’s youth. There are always trained su- pervisors on duty who watch over the activities and interactions of the teens. This ensures a bully-free space where teens can feel free to be themselves. For more information: www.cupertino.org/ teens Page 8 The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley offers a few tips to help keep coyotes uninterested in your property and keep your pets safe: 1. Secure garbage cans by fasten- ing lids with rope, bungee cords, or chains and tying the handle to a stake driven into the ground. In addition, put garbage out the morning of pickup and not the night before. 2. Dispose of attractive food waste such as meat, cheese, and eggs by adding a small amount of ammonia to the bag to deter coyotes. 3. Use enclosed bins rather than exposed piles when composting. Avoid adding dog or cat waste, meat, milk or eggs, and any food containing these products, to compost. 4. If you have fruit trees, pick the ripe fruit and keep fallen fruit off the ground. 5. Motion sensor outdoor lights can keep coyotes from approaching too close to your house at night. 6. Clear away bushes and dense weeds near your home where coyotes find cover and animals to feed on. 7. Do not leave your pet’s food outside. 8. Bring pets inside when coyotes are heard or seen. The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley also offers solutions for coexisting with and keeping your families safe from coyotes. Visit wcsv.org/education/species/ coyote/#Coexist. Most wild coyotes fear humans, but habituated coyotes have learned to associate us with food Living with the Wild Some Tips to Help Keep Coyotes Off Your Property Cupertino is a semi-rural community with trail and creek systems, along with open space in and around the City. Cupertino is surrounded by wild- life, including coyotes, which are spotted in various areas of the City. Urban sprawl and habitat encroachment are the main reasons behind in- creased wild animal sightings and its accompanying challenges. The loss of open space and natural habitat has also decreased territories for wild animals to live, and has disrupted predator-prey cycles. Most wild coyotes fear humans. However, those that learn to associate humans with food may become habituated. Habituated coyotes now fre- quent suburban areas, taking advantage of abundant food, water, and shelter. Unsecured garbage, unfenced gardens, and unattended domes- tic animals become easy targets. Coyotes are nocturnal animals that resemble medium-sized dogs, have a reddish coat, and a bushy tail with a black tip. Notably, during the late spring season, female coyotes typically give birth with litter sizes of ap- proximately six pups and must hunt for food to feed them. They may also exhibit more aggressive behavior if found near their den. If you encounter a coyote, avoid direct eye contact and attempt to leave the area calmly. Do not turn your back and run from a coyote. If a coyote begins following you, make loud noises and make yourself look big. If that fails, throw rocks. Stay between your children or pets, and the coyote. Residents can report aggressive coyotes to Santa Clara County’s Vector Con- trol District at (408) 918-4770 or www.sccgov.org/sites/vector/Pages/vcd.aspx. __________________________________________________________________________ Information for this article was supplied by the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley. Page 9 What’s going on around town? GET IN THE CUPERTI- know Where “art” thou? Apply for Cupertino’s Distinguished & Emerging Artists Award Application & Information: http://bit.ly/2tGFQyT Deadline: Sept. 22 SKIP THE TRAFFICWalk, Bike, or Carpool to School View Your School’s Suggested Route Map: www.cupertino.org/ saferoutes Silicon Valley Fall Festival Multicultural Event With Games, Music, and Food! September 9 / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Park BIKE BOULEVARD PUBLIC MEETING Monday, September 25 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Portal Park - 10255 N. Portal Ave. www.cupertino.org/bikeplan Page 10 COMMUNITY CALENDAR © Armenian Food Festival Friday, Sept. 15, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, noon–10:00 p.m. St. Andrew Armenian Church Attend this festival and enjoy tradi- tional food, music, and folk danc- ing. For more information, visit www.armfest2017.com. © Silicon Valley Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Memorial Park This free annual multicultural commu- nity festival is a family festival of games, education, music, entertainment, and food. Parking is free at De Anza Col- lege. Visit: https://sites.google.com/ site/cupfallfestival/. © Cupertino Carnival Friday, Sept. 15 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10120 N. De Anza Boulevard The Cupertino Carnival is a free three day festival featuring live music, en- tertainment, real amusement rides, games for kids of all ages, a wide vari- ety of food, and so much more! © Cupertino City-Wide Garage Sale Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17 Rid your home of clutter, make some money, and have some fun. Join fel- low Cupertino residents at the annual Garage Sale! Register now to get your information on the map, www.cuperti- no.org/garagesale. © Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Sept. 16, 9:00 a.m.–noon The City of Cupertino is hosting a com- munity creek cleanup on Saturday, September 16th, from 9:00am to noon at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Ave- nue, Cupertino. Volunteers and City staff will clean up areas surrounding Calabazas Creek, which runs along Creekside Park. Gloves, trash grab- bers, and other tools will be provided. Register at www.cleanacreek.org or contact the City at (408) 777-3354. Teen Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m. Quinlan Community Center The Teen Commission is back in ses- sion starting the second Wednesday in September. Starting this year the Teen Commission will be meeting year round. © Food Feature Friday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Cupertino Teen Center Check out the Cupertino Teen Cen- ter’s first food feature! On the menu, every Cuperteen’s favorite boba tea, Tpumps! Enjoy complimentary Tpumps while hanging out with your friends. For more information on library pro- grams, visit the Events section of the Cupertino Library’s website at www. sccl.org/cupertino. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Andy Z Concert at Cupertino Library Wednesday, September 27, 10:15 a.m. Cupertino Community Hall Young children and their caregivers are invited to join the library for a fun early learning concert by musician Andy Z. Game Day at Cupertino Library Thursday, September 28, 4:00 p.m. Cupertino Library Story Room Children in grades 1–8 are invited to join the library for a fun-filled hour of new and classic board and card games. Attendance limited to first 20 attendees. ADULT PROGRAMS Advanced Medical Directive Work- shop at Cupertino Library Sunday, September 10, 2:00 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall Join the library for this presentation, conducted in Mandarin, on planning for advanced care and how to fill out ACHD forms. © Pain Relief Workshops with Li Yang Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30 10:00 am – Mandarin 2:00 pm – English Cupertino Library Story Room Take your pain in your own hands. You will learn, and practice, how to ease your own pain through acupressure points, trigger points, stretches, mas- sage and posture changes. © Herstory Exhibit Opening Reception Saturday, September 23, 3:00 p.m. Cupertino Community Hall Cupertino Library is pleased to pres- ent a rare look at Chinese-American FAMILY-FRIENDLY TEENS CUPERTINO LIBRARY Page 11 women’s history told through legal cases fought in the Supreme Court of the U.S. and its states. The exhibit will be in the library lobby September/Oc- tober 2017. Our opening reception will feature speakers and a documentary. theatre. For more info on the Senior Center, or to sign up for classes or events, visit www.cupertino.org/seniors or stop by 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard. EVENTS & SOCIALS Hidden Treasures Sorting Mondays, September 11 – October 23, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join fellow volunteers to sort through donated items on a weekly basis start- ing Monday, September 11. Get a sneak preview of donated items. © September Birthday Bash Wednesday, September 13 at noon Pre-registration is required. Members $12, senior guests add $5 day pass. © Let’s Talk Current Events Wed., Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join this lively discussion group to dis- cuss important and interesting topics and learn about others’ points of view. Member’s free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. © Dance to Remember Tues., Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Learn from experts in the field of brain science, complete a brain exercise cir- cuit then enjoy live music and dance. Members $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. © Harmonikatz Sing Along Wed., Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join the Harmonikatz Band members as they play simple melodies with a good old-fashioned harmony. Mem- bers free, senior guest pay $5 day pass. © 50+ Bocce Ball Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at the Bocce Ball courts along- side the Stevens Creek Trail at Black- berry Farm Park. First-time players are welcome, instructions available. Free for members. CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS Bridge: Intermediate Saturday, September 16 - October 18, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The eight-week class is designed for advanced beginners who have some bridge experience and use Stayman and Blackwood, but would like to im- prove their bidding and card play. In- structor Paul Davis. Member fee $45. © Caregivers/Care Receivers Workshop Monday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. This workshop looks at what it might mean to be a caregiver for a loved one and what it might mean for your loved one to be receiving care. Mem- bers are free; senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. © Beading: Beginning Thursday, September 21-October 12, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Learn about beading tools, different types of beading wires, threads and cords, and assorted beads. A supply list will be provided and discussed on the first day of class. Member fee $25. © VivAsia Lotus Saturday, September 23-November 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. VivAsia Lotus is a vibrant and fun low impact aerobic dance program that focuses on the active older adult pop- ulation and combines a variety of dance movements, music, and props from different Asian cultures. Members fee is $25. Instructor is May Kao. SOCIAL SERVICES Housing Monday, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. A list of housing resources and contact information are provided to help you search for housing. Call (408) 777-3150 to make an appointment. © Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) September 11 and September 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. Consultation on Medicare and health insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. © Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) Fri., September 1, September 8, and September 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity plan- ning, probate alternative, and simple wills. Must be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara County. Please call (408) 777.3150 to make an appointment. © Drop-in Consultation with Case Man- ager Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Case Manager available. Cantonese/ Mandarin available. © Grandparent Support Group Tues., Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Provides a supportive place for grand- parents raising grandchildren to share their experiences and challenges. Join our circle of support. SENIOR CENTER PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 *******ECRWSSEDDM******* POSTAL CUSTOMER 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. Q&A The Scene Answers Have questions for staff? Send them to scene@cupertino.org or call (408) 777-3212. Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about climate change in the news recently. I have to admit that it worries me. Although I’m doing what I can, I’d like to know what the City is doing to help our environment? Answer: Cupertino is committed to creating a healthier environment and demonstrating environmen- tal leadership. That’s why the Cupertino City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2015. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) defines Cupertino’s path toward creating a healthy, livable, and vibrant place for its current and future residents. The strategies outlined in the CAP seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transporta- tion, water conservation, solid waste reduction, and green infrastructure. As part of this plan, Cu- pertino participated in the formation of Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), a community-owned electricity provider offering 100% carbon-free electricity at competitive rates. Leading by example, Cupertino opted up to SVCE’s GreenPrime offering so that all City-owned facilities are powered with 100% renewable energy. To promote water conservation, the City recently installed a drought tolerant demonstration garden around City Hall to showcase examples of water-efficient landscaping. The City has helped over Cupertino 50 business achieve a statewide Green Business certification, saving 3 million kWh of electricity. In the commercial sector, the City has also achieved its goal of 75% waste diversion from landfill. These are just a few examples of how Cupertino works to protect our natural resources with the help of dedicated staff from our Sustainability Division which oversees Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan, and the Environmental Pro- grams Division which manages the City’s resource recovery services and creek protection programs. Together, they make up “Cupertino Green.” Learn more about the team at www.cupertino.org/green. Katy Nomura is a Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office supporting the Sustainability Division by over- seeing the municipal measures of the CAP, including the City’s internal Utilities Management Program.