HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene April 2016 - 04.01.2016Cupertino's 8th Annual Earth Day
& Arbor Day Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Silicon Valley's Newest Energy Provider . . . . . .2
Cherry Blossom Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
World Water Monitoring Challenge . . . . . .10
Environmental Recycling &
Document Shredding is Back! . . . . . . . . . .10
Join Food Rescue Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preschool Program & Adventures
Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community & City Meetings Calendar . . 12-13
Bike Safety Tip #6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cupertino Teen Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXIX no.3 | april 2016
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
April 23 – 24, 10 am to 5 pm, Memorial Park, Cupertino
The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee is
sponsoring the 33rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival
on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, 2016 at
Cupertino’s Memorial Park.
Only Green Lights for Silicon Valley’s Newest Energy Provider
A new local non-profit agency will change the
current electricity market by providing residents
and businesses with a new choice
Cupertino’s 8th Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Festival
April 30, 11 am – 3 pm, Civic Center Plaza
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with
family, friends, and neighbors!
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Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with
family, friends, and neighbors! This year’s event
is Saturday, April 30, 2016, 11 am – 3 pm at Civic
Center Plaza (between City Hall and Cupertino
Library). Beyond visiting with ~100 partner
organizations, environmental non-profits, City
services, green businesses, and fun vendors,
you can:
• Join our family-friendly or advanced bike ride
• Peek under the hood of an electric car
• Fix up a small appliance, device, or other item
at a Repair Café
• Grab lunch at a tasty food truck
• Learn how to cut energy, water, and costs at
home
• Tour the festival to earn a free Chinook book of
green coupons
• Watch live performances from local talent all
festival long
• Costume up with face paint and glitter tattoos
Visit cupertino.org/earthday for more
information. The event will go on rain or shine.
Hope to see you there!
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– Silicon Valley Energy Provider, continued from page 1
As of March 2016, twelve Santa Clara County
communities, including Cupertino, voted to join
and form Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), a
new local non-profit agency that will change the
current electricity market by providing residents
and businesses with a new choice. This new elec-
tricity provider, scheduled to host its inaugural
meeting on April 13, will be entirely locally run
and will buy power on the open market, encour-
aging the kind of competition that can result in
more renewable energy sources at lower rates.
How will this affect my community & me?
Cupertino customers will be automatically en-
rolled with SVCE as their energy provider but can
choose to opt-out and return to PG&E’s service
at any time. Consumers will now have a choice of
energy providers, in a sector previously dominat-
ed by one utility. Reducing our consumption of
fossil fuels, and increasing the proportion of
renewables on the energy grid is an easy,
economical way to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, promote healthy communities and
generate local renewable energy opportunities.
What’s next?
Each participating community has designated a
representative to serve on the agency’s Board of
Directors, to determine rates and procure elec-
tricity. The Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
will host its first meeting on April 13 and service
could begin as early as Winter 2016-17.
How can I get involved?
Outlined on SVCE’s (svcleanenergy.org) are
extensive informational resources to help you
learn more, along with a variety of ways for you
to elevate your partnership with and support
of SVCE. If you have additional questions about
the program, please feel free to email info@svcleanenergy.org for more information.
Correction: We published Festival of Colors: Holi event as our cover story in March Scene.
The sponsoring organization informed us this event is cancelled and will not take place.
We regret any inconvenience that was caused by this. –Scene Editor
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This fun family festival honors Cupertino’s
sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan by
sharing Japanese arts & culture with the entire
community. Hours are from 10 am to 5 pm,
admission is FREE, entertainment is FREE, and
parking is FREE at De Anza College (Lots A&B).
Indoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations
take place throughout the day in the Quinlan
Community Center, featuring music and
dance performances and cultural displays,
demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on
activities presented by professionals, non-
profits, and special interest groups.
Outdoor entertainment is held at the
Amphitheater and includes Taiko drum groups,
Japanese dancers, various martial arts, and
musical performances throughout the day. VIP
festival guests, local government, school board
members, and students selected for the annual
cultural exchange program will be introduced
at noon on Saturday. Throughout the lawn
areas will be arts and crafts exhibits and special
interest groups such as Japanese dog and koi
fish clubs. Children’s activities feature hands-on
arts & crafts and a petting zoo. Local high school
service groups will lead games/crafts.
Food and drink include sushi, spam musubi, gyoza,
asian chicken salad, yakisoba, mochi, teriyaki
chicken skewers, hot rice, shave ice, fruit bowls,
kettle corn, cotton candy, coffee, smoothies,
beer, sake, plum wine, sodas
and lemonade.
Cherry Blossom Festival, continued from page 1
Saturday April 23, 2016 Outdoor Amphitheater
11 am Opening Remarks- Master of Ceremonies -
Bill Nishimoto
11:05 am Sunnyvale Suzuki Violinists (children’s group)
12:10 pm Welcome Remarks and Introductions of Honored
Guests
12:35 pm The Fine Arts Commission
12:40 pm San Jose Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums)
1:25 pm Yamasho Kai/Awakko Ren Awa Odori (Japanese
Song/Dance)
1:50 pm Satsuma Dojo (Karate: art of self-defense)
2:20 pm Northern California Naginata Federation (martial arts)
2:50 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964)
3:20 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art)
3:50 pm Halau Na Wai Ola/Island Moves (hula)
4:10 pm Watsonville Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums)
4:50 pm Closing Remarks - Master of Ceremonies -
Bill Nishimoto
Indoor program - Quinlan Center, Cupertino Room
11:30 – 11:50 am Aloha Nani Hula Dancers
12:00- 12:30 pm Ensohza Minyoshu, Japanese folk music
and dance
12:45 – 1:15 pm Wesley Ukulele Band
1:30 – 2:10 pm Kiyonomoto-ryu - Japanese classical dance
2:25 – 3:15 pm Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto Koto Studio
(Japanese stringed instrument) ensemble
3:25 – 3:55 pm San Francisco Kimono Day Kimono
dressing demonstration
4:05 – 4:35 pm Mixed Chorus Kakehashi
Sunday, April 24, 2016 Outdoor Amphitheater
11 am Opening Remarks - Master of Ceremonies - Bill
Nishimoto
11:05 am Okaigan Karate Dojo (Karate)
11:30 am Palo Alto Kendo (fencing)
12 pm Western Aikido Yosho Kai (martial arts,
“Way of Harmony”)
12:30 pm Stanford Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums)
1:15 pm Kodenkan Jujitsu Dojo ( Japanese martial art)
1:45 pm Azama Honryu Seifu Ichisenkai Mototake Kinuko
Okinawan Dance
2:15 pm. Okinawa Eisa Shima-Daiko (Okinawan dance and
drum)
2:30 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964)
3 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art)
3:30 pm Emeryville Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums)
4:15 pm Closing Remarks - Master of Ceremonies -
Bill Nishimoto
Indoor program - Quinlan Center, Cupertino Room
11 - 11:30 am Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
11:55 am Japanese Art & Cultural Center (JACC)
- 12:40 pm Karate, Kendo/Iaido, Kyudo (Japanese
archery) demo
12:55 - 1:25 pm Marimo Kai - Koto (Japanese stringed
instrument) group
1:40 - 2 pm Studio Mai - Japanese traditional dance
2:10 - 2:45 pm Shamisen Fujimoto Hideki-kai and students
- Japanese traditional music
2:55 - 3:20 pm Yamato Buyo Kenkyusho - Japanese
classical dance
3:25 - 3:55 pm Essence – Japanese music ensemble
4:05 - 4:35 pm Ryusei Honryu Chikaho-kai – Okinawan
dance and music
Entertainment Schedule
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simply safe | april
To Have a Disaster Prepared City –
Everyone Should Play a Part
When a disaster strikes,
be it earthquake, flood,
hazmat spill or other
disaster, there is a team
of trained volunteers
who are prepared to
help known as the
Cupertino Citizen
Corps (CCC). Supported by the first responders
from the City, Santa Clara County Fire, Sheriffs, and
other agencies, the CCC members go through
extensive training to provide backup support when
other resources are stretched thin. They also actively
engage in offering training and outreach events to
inform residents how to prepare for and survive after
a major disaster. During an emergency CCC will staff
resources called ARKs which are stationed around
Cupertino and gather emergency information for the
City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), perform
basic first aid, perform light search and rescue, pro-
vide neighborhood safety assessments, and keep
the residents informed of emergency information
provided by the city. Find out how to get involved at cupertino.org/volunteerportal. What is it you want
to be trained to help with? The CCC is comprised of
the following volunteer members:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) –
This core group is trained to help in all of the most
common disaster situations. Training includes light
search and rescue, fire safety, disaster medical
operations, disaster psychology, hazardous materials
identification, the incident command structure, and
terrorism. In a disaster these people are right where
the action is.
Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) – This group of amateur radio volunteers
are the lifeblood of communication in a disaster
when normal phone and internet service are down.
They assist the city by providing professional
emergency communications, increasing the city's
emergency response effectiveness, and speeding
the recovery effort.
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) – These volunteers
promote health and safety to citizens throughout the
year and are trained to function as a first aid medical
unit in the City’s emergency plan. Various training
classes are offered in emergency medical care, such
as, basic medical evaluation, advanced first aid, CPR
and defibrillator use, and medical evacuation.
Block Leaders – These volunteers help build a
cohesive neighborhood and provide a point of
contact in a neighborhood to the City Manager’s
Office throughout the year and an informational
source for neighborhood disaster assessment to
the local ARK volunteers and thus to the city.
Neighborhood Watch – Volunteer leaders work
with the City and the Sheriff’s Office to organize their
neighborhood to be on the watch for suspicious per-
sons and/or report criminal activity.
Give Back to Cupertino! - There are many ways to
give back to the community. Many opportunities
are available right here in Cupertino. Cupertino is
a fantastic place to work and live. There is always
a need for the assistance of more dedicated
volunteers. All of us have some skill to become a
contributor to our Cupertino team and give back to
the community. Your service as a volunteer will be
rewarding and educational and you will be helping
to protect your family and friends. If the Cupertino
Citizen Corps is not for you, other opportunities in
the community are also available. Visit cupertino.org/volunteerportal and select ‘Type of Task’ for
more opportunities.
Get Safety Trained
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety.
The class is one hour and is scheduled on request for
Cupertino businesses, churches, or social groups of
8 or more. This class can come to you! Contact the
Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at
408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org for more
information, or to request a class for your company,
group or organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness Class (PEP) offered by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department. The class covers earthquake safety,
disaster preparation, disaster communication tips,
first aid techniques that save lives, home safety,
fire safety including how to use a fire extinguisher,
emergency supply suggestions - and more! The
next two PEP classes are: Tuesday, April 5, 6 – 9 pm
at the Joan Pisani Comm. Center, 19655 Allendale
Avenue, Saratoga and Tuesday, May 17, 6 – 9 pm
at the Campbell Comm. Center, 1 W. Campbell
Avenue, Campbell. For registration, e-mail info@cnt.sccgov.org, providing your full name, e-mail
address, phone number and residential or work
address, or contact the Santa Clara County Fire
Department at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to be part of
the disaster response solution. This is an intensive
training session by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department on preparedness and helping others
during a disaster. The course is offered four times
a year and you will have one year to make up any
missed sessions for graduation. You may attend
the final exercise once all six sessions have been
completed. We encourage all representatives of
Cupertino residences to attend this worthwhile
training. The next class runs Monday, April 4,
6 - 9 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 6 - 9 pm, Monday,
April 11, 6 - 9 pm, Wednesday, April 13, 6 - 9 pm,
Monday, April 18, 6 - 9 pm, Wednesday, April 20,
6 - 9 pm, and Saturday, April 23, 9 am - 12:30 pm
at Saratoga Prospect Center, 14848 Prospect Rd,
Saratoga. The registration fee is $35 which will be
reimbursed to Cupertino residents upon success-
ful completion. If you have questions or want to
register contact: info@sccfd.org or 408.378.4010.
Think about what you can do to volunteer somewhere
in Cupertino and act to find out more.
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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Featured in a 1902 edition of House and Garden
is the following description of this large estate in
Cupertino.
"Nestled close to the (western hills) in the
uplands of Santa Clara Valley, is a vineyard of
some seventy acres... the central gem in this
unique natural setting is Beaulieu, the home
of Mr. Charles Baldwin. A drive of palms leads
to the grounds, which are laid out after 18th
century models. On ascending two low flights
of steps from the drive, one is not surprised to
find a pavilion after the style which the French
borrowed from the Italian."
The pavilion the writer spoke of is the "Petit
Trianon." The owners, Charles and Ella Baldwin,
bottled their own wine under the name of the
estate. Baldwin had originally purchased the
place in 1887 and called it Miraflores. In 1896
he married the beautiful and rich Ella Hobart,
daughter of a Comstock silver tycoon. The estate
was designed by noted architect, Willis Polk.
The folks around the West Side (Cupertino's
early name) called Charles Baldwin the "Admiral",
as a title of respect. An elegant, stiff-backed
polo player, he was actually the son of Rear-
Admiral Charles H. Baldwin, who had once
captained Commodore Vanderbilt's yacht. The
English-educated younger Charles had never
served in the Navy, had never apparently done
any work, until at the age of 26 he purchased
the 70 acres in Cupertino and turned it into a
productive vineyard. He installed a massive
stone winery and underground cellars (still
on the De Anza College grounds) and set out
vines from the Bordeaux and Graves regions of
France. His wines were sold in New York, London
and Central America. He and his lovely wife
had a French chauffeur and a French car that
terrorized the local farmer's horses with its
chugging and belching - it was known locally
as the "Yellow Devil" and it broke down more
often than it ran.
The Baldwins were leaders of San Francisco's
"Fast Set". In addition to their estate in
Cupertino where they gave extravagant parties,
they had a country home in Burlingame. Shortly
after the turn of the last century, Mrs. Baldwin
developed tuberculosis and spent several years
in a wheelchair. Because of her health, the
Baldwins purchased property in Colorado, where
they moved in 1908. Mrs. Baldwin eventually
made a full recovery. After a time, they sold
Beaulieu to their friend, Francis Carolan, a San
Francisco millionaire socialite. The Carolans
lived in Cupertino for several years, while their
fabulous 92 room French chateau was being built
in Burlingame. (Carolands was recently restored
for $20 million and has a long and sometimes
dark history)
Since 1965 the Baldwin's former estate
has become the site of De Anza College.
Remnants of the gardens remain, the old winery
building is part of the college and the lovely
Petit Trianon houses the California History
Center.
I wonder whatever happened to the
"Yellow Devil?
Resource: "Valley of Santa Clara" - P. Butler
roots | april The Baldwin Estate -
Cupertino's First Millionaire
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Ella Hobart Baldwin
Willis Polk designed Beaulieu for Charles Baldwin and his wife, Ella,
to stand at the top of the stairway and garden pool where Flint Center Theater is now.
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cupertino library | april
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of
programs for children of all ages. For more details
on any of these programs, including our storytimes,
please call the Children's Reference Desk at
408.446.1677, x3320, or stop by the Children’s Desk in
the Library.
Celebration National Poetry Month: Mixing Math and PoetryTuesday, April 12, 2 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Students currently in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade are
invited to learn about the relationship between
poetry and math, and write their own poem!
Attendees, please register in person at the
Children’s Desk in the Library for this program
beginning Monday, March 14.
Chamber Music By the BayWednesday, April 20, 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Children and their families are invited to attend
a fun musical program, “Music for Celebration”,
presented by Chamber Music By the Bay!
Children’s Garden @ Cupertino LibraryTuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Cupertino Library Courtyard
Visit the Children's Garden at Cupertino Library!
The Cupertino Library Children's Garden will
be open every Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for
all ages, weather permitting, through May 31st.
Summer hours to be announced.
Explore the garden with different do-it-yourself
activities each month! School age children are
invited to participate in different garden activi-
ties throughout the season. Look for fairy magic
in our fairy garden, discover your inner paleon-
tologist in our dinosaur garden, and see which
plants tickle in our Plant Petting Zoo.
Children under five must be accompanied in the
garden by an adult at all times.
STEAM LEADS: Zombie Apocalypse
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation
Use your brains before the zombies eat them.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
Join us for our STEAM Leads programs and
presentations and answer our online prompts
to develop the skills and knowledge to survive a
zombie apocalypse!
MARCH / APRIL PROGRAMS
Online Challenge Prompt: Complete Our
Zombie Research Challenge and Win a Prize!
Tuesday, March 1 – Saturday, April 30
Available at bit.ly/1MJgO2L.
Operation Zombie Strike Wednesday, April 13, 2 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
6th, 7th and 8th graders - The zombies are
coming! You’re not going to just quietly hand
over your brains are you? No! You’re going to
fight! Join Operation Zombie Strike. Learn how to
make a marshmallow shooter and a water balloon
launcher and take those fiendish zombies down!
We will be practicing our skills in the field near the
library. Please register for this program in person
at the Children’s Desk in the Library.
Visit sccl.org/Locations/Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS for more information.
Cupertino Cinema ClubThursday, April 14, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-age children are invited; children only
in the Story Room, please. Patrons may call the
Children’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321
for the free movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
are currently in kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
April 18 for one of our May programs.
Cupertino Library LEGO ClubThursday, April 21, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who are currently in 1st through 8th
grade are invited to build with LEGO bricks in the
Story Room. The Library will provide LEGO bricks;
please leave your own LEGO bricks at home, and
all LEGO creations will stay at the library.
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using
our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: sccl.org.
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Teen CoffeehouseFriday, April 8, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Calling all teens ages 13 – 19; you are invited
to join us for the Cupertino Library's first Teen
Coffee House Talent Extravaganza! Join us
for an evening of wonderful performances,
including musicians, poets, and magicians,
complete with refreshments. Doors will open
at 7 pm and the event will run until 8:30 pm.
The theme is "Great Gatsby"- costumes
encouraged, but not required! If you are
interested in performing, please contact Teen
Librarian, Matt Lorenzo, at mlorenzo@sccl.org.
PYTHON Programming Workshop for pre-TeensApril 14, 15 & 16, 1 – 3 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
MathAndCoding presents this 3-day Python
workshop for students in grades 5-8. In this
workshop, you will learn all the basic syntax and
concepts of Python, including variables, loops,
conditionals, functions and lists. Learn to code
and get a headstart! Register only if you can
attend all three sessions. One registration sub-
mission will cover all three sessions. Registration
opens on Monday, April 4 at 10 am.
NEW SAT Practice Test with KAPLANSaturday, April 23, 10 am – 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Be prepared for the college entrance tests by
taking a fully proctored mock NEW SAT Test
provided by Kaplan. This is as close as you
will come to taking the NEW SAT test, so get
some excellent practice and register. Online
Registration begins on Monday, April 11 at 10 am.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Eagles of Haines, AlaskaMonday, April 4, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Joan Sparks was invited to photograph bald
eagles with a team of National Geographic
photographers. During the winter, there is an
unfrozen two-mile stretch of the Chilkat River
about 20 miles north of Haines where 2,000 to
3,000 eagles congregate to feed on the salmon.
Come and see some awesome winter Alaskan
landscape and learn about this American icon in
its natural habitat.
Adult Book Discussion GroupThursday, April 21, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday
of every month. This month, the group will
discuss Gutenberg’s Apprentice by Alix Christie.
It’s a complex historical novel about the birth of
the printing press and the three men who risked
their reputations and lives to print copies of the
Holy Bible.
Knitting at the LibraryEvery Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every
Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program.
Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome.
@ Your Service . . . Personal E-Reader Tutorials by Appointment
Do you want to learn how to load e-books and
library e-content on your fancy new device?
Get all of your e-reader questions answered
by scheduling a personal consultation with a
Cupertino librarian! For more information, call
the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at
408.446.1677. To book an appointment, please
visit our web site: sccl.org/at-your-service.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Friends of the Cupertino Library Bestseller Collections:
Print, DVD and BluRay formats now available
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library, these Bestseller Collections are
designed to make it easier than ever to find a
bestselling book or movie (in DVD or BluRay
formats) when you visit the Library. The items
are available on a first-come, first-served basis
(no reserves).
Friends of the Cupertino Library Book SaleCupertino Community Hall Saturday, May 14, 9 am – 4 pm Sunday, May 15, 12 Noon – 3 pm
Come on in and browse the gently-read books
for sale – you never know what treasures you
can find!
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adult 50 plus news | april
Cupertino Senior Center Celebrates Volunteers and National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week, April 10 - 16
Volunteers are vital to our community and
the Cupertino Senior Center. More than 200
volunteers, contribute over 20,000 hours of
service, build connections, inspire minds, improve
lives, and strengthen our community. The senior
center thanks our volunteers for bringing health,
vitality, and a vibrant energy to the center.
Are you thinking of trying something new? Stay
active and strong through volunteering. With a
few extra moments of your time, you can change
your community, and your world, and you can
also change yourself. Studies show that there are
a number of health benefits from volunteering,
including lower risk of heart disease and depression,
and even a longer life-span. Visit cupertino.org/volunteer to find your next opportunity.
Adult 50+ Membership 2016 Memberships
Membership includes access to Adult 50+
programs, trips, services, classes, socials, and
mailing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join now and
the membership is good through January 2017.
It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member:
• Be at least 50 years or better
• Complete a “New Member Application”
form (available at the senior center or online)
• Pay the membership price of $27. Cupertino
residents pay $22
Stay Active Fund
The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults
50+ remain active, engaged, and participating at
the Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides
assistance to offset the cost for senior center
membership and registration for classes and
events. The program is available each year from
November to June 30, or until the funds are
depleted. Please contact the senior center for
more details.
EVENTS & SOCIALS
April Social and Birthday BashWednesday, April 13, 12 pm
Turn back the clock as Steve Siacotos steps on
stage to perform a variety of hit Beatles songs.
For your delight the menu will include apple
crunch salad, prosciutto wrapped pesto chicken
over angel hair pasta and a sweet treat for dessert.
Members with April birthdays will be honored.
Vegetarian option available when registering.
Members fee $10, senior guests add $5 day pass.
Bingo Spring LunchFriday, April 29, 12 pm
Gear up for an afternoon of bingo and join us for
pulled pork sliders, potato salad, baked beans, and
a refreshing lemon tart for dessert. Bingo begins
at 1 pm. Cards are sold separately $4 - $7. Lunch
for members is $10, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Sign up at the front desk, space is limited.
Let’s Talk Current EventsWednesday, April 20, 1:30 - 3 pm
Join this lively monthly discussion group to discuss
important and interesting topics and learn about
others’ points of view. Discover how goings-on
around the world will affect you with Nancy
McGinnis, legal specialist and current lecturer
at San Francisco State University, facilitating the
conversation. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
50+ SoftballThursdays, April 7 - October 20, 9 am - 12 pm
Get out, be happy, and bring a friend – 50+
Softball is back! Memorial Park is the home of
the Cupertino Geezers who warm-up and take
batting practice beginning at 9am. A pick-up
game starts promptly at 10am each week. Fee
is $38 for the year. Membership is required.
Movie of the MonthWednesday, April 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Midnight in Paris (2011)- A family that travels to
Paris because of business, two young people
who are engaged to be married in the fall, the
experiences they have that change their lives,
and the illusion people have that a life different
from theirs would be much better.
CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS
Yoga with SavithaTuesday, April 19 – June 14, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Wednesday, April 13 – June 1, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Discover how yoga can strengthen your core,
improve posture, and cultivate awareness of
your body, with Savitha. This style of yoga pays
great attention to finding the proper alignment
in a pose, and yoga props such as blankets and
blocks are used. Join us and learn what benefits
this class will hold for you. Member fee $46 for
each class session.
Learn to Use the VTAWednesday, April 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Join us for an introduction to VTA’s services and
programs that help seniors learn about public
transportation. Presented by the VTA, this talk
will include information on mobility options avail-
able to seniors. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass, sign up at the lobby table.
Want to learn more?
Join us for the first in a series of four workshops
that aims to empower you to use all of the tools
and transit options made available by the VTA.
Monday, April 18, 2 – 3 pm Introduction to Bus & Light Rail Travel
Participants will learn about accessibility and safe-
ty features on the bus. These features help make
travel on public transit easier for those of us who
may experience changes in vision and mobility.
This workshop will also include an out of service
bus. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Space is limited, sign up at the front desk.
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.777.3150
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on trips.
Fashion and Flowers, Wednesday, April 6, $86
Cruise the Slough, Friday, April 15, $123
Gypsy, the Musical, Friday, April 22, $94
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Wednesday, April 27, $120
Golden Gate Bridge Walk and Scoma’s Sausalito, Thursday, May 26, $119
K-9 Guide School and One of a Kind Design,
Wednesday, June 1, $65
Nike Missile Site and More!, Thursday,
June 9, $129
Cabaret, the Musical, Wednesday,
June 22, $132
Emperors’ Treasures, Tuesday, June 28, $74
TOURSInternational Mystery Trip
Guided by Julia and Kim
May 11 - 23, 2016, $4,630 dbl
Do you love fascinating culture, amazing history,
castles, beautiful countryside, delicious food, and
a little adventure? Then this small-group tour to
an iconic destination with 4-star accommodations
is planned just for you! Mystery tours are always
fun! This tour features a destination that you have
never experienced with us and you’re sure to be
pleasantly surprised! Let the guessing begin as
the destination will only be revealed just prior to
our arrival at the airport.
Best of Eastern Canada
July 12-19, 2016, $3,399 dbl
Highlights include: Montreal, Quebec City,
Ottawa, 1000 Islands, Toronto, Niagara Falls,
and more!
Heritage of America
September 16-25, 2016, $3,899 dbl
Highlights include: Gettysburg, Mount Vernon,
Colonial Williamsburg, Washington D.C.,
Smithsonian Institution, Amish Country, New
York City and More!
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal
October 30 - November 16, 2016, $6,930
The Panama Canal connects two great oceans
and is considered one of the world’s most
sophisticated engineering marvels. For many
travelers, transiting the Panama Canal is a
milestone in their cruising careers. In addition to
the Canal transit, you will experience everything
from eco-excursions in tropical destinations
like Caldera, Costa Rica and Puerto Quetzal,
Guatemala to desert-sea adventures in Cabo
San Lucas, Mexico, located on the southern tip
of the Baja California peninsula. Inclusive: flights,
gratuities, transfers and on-board amenities
included.
Reviving 5,000 Years of Chinese HistoryMonday, April 11, 2 - 3 pm
The ethical values and principles derived from
traditional Chinese culture helped create five-
thousand years of splendor in Chinese history.
Join us for this interesting program on Chinese
history and art, presented by the Asian Art
Foundation. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Life After Retirement – What Do I Do Now?Tuesday, April 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Retirement can sometimes be a difficult
adjustment, and it’s never too early to plan for
what you will do in your golden years. Presented
by Vivian Silva, MSW; join us to learn about the
key to a happy and fulfilling retirement. Open to
the public. Sign up at the lobby table.
Understanding the Case Management Program at the Cupertino Senior Center Wednesday, April 13, 2 - 3 pm
Do you know exactly what the Case Management
Program at the Cupertino Senior Center does?
Are you aware of the resources available in the
community? Come learn about wide variety of
ways the case managers can be of assistance to
you or somebody you know. Open to the public.
Sign up at the lobby table.
Tai Chi for 50+Thursday, April 7 - June 30 Level I, 8:30 - 9:25 am Level II, 9:35 - 10:30 am Level III, 10:40 - 11:35 am
Come try this ancient Chinese art of moving
meditation in a relaxed and supportive
environment, and learn about its health benefits
on many different levels. Treat yourself to a fun,
new experience! Member fee $68 each class.
Hearing TestWednesday, April 20, 9 - 11 am
Come take a hearing test for FREE at the
Cupertino Senior Center. Hearing tests will be
provided by San Jose State University audiology
students with instructor supervision. After your
hearing test, you can also visit the California
Telephone Access Program booth. You may
qualify for a free phone that suits your needs.
Please register by calling 408.777.3150, space is
limited and senior center membership required.
TechTime with PaulFridays, April 1 - 29, 1:30 - 4 pm
Members can drop-in to use a Mac or PC to
browse the web, practice skills, or ask simple
questions in the senior center’s Technology
Lab on a first-come, first-served basis. Free for
members. Senior center membership required.
SOCIAL SERVICES
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Find us on Facebook! cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: seniorcntr@cupertino .org
Website: cupertino .org/senior
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eco news | april
Join us for our World Water Monitoring
Challenge on April 9!
Interested in learning more about the watershed
you live in and what you can do to protect
beneficial creek habitat? Join Cupertino’s World
Water Monitoring Challenge, 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday, April 9 at Blackberry Farm, 21979
San Fernando Ave and engage in easy and fun
monitoring activities to help us evaluate the quality
of water in Stevens Creek. Families, students
looking for volunteer hours, and community
members are all welcome. Register for the event
at wwmccupertino2016.eventbrite.com
Environmental Recycling & Document
Shredding is back! Saturday, April 16
Gather up your old confidential documents,
items you’ve been meaning to donate, and
that broken laptop in the closet and head
to Environmental Recycling and Document
Shredding Day on Saturday, April 16, 2016,
9 am – 1 pm in De Anza College’s Parking Lot A.
For further information, contact Recology at
408.725.4020. Can’t make the event? You can
still get rid of unwanted electronics the FREE e-
waste drop off offered for Cupertino residents
by Apple Computer (now at 1326 Kifer Road,
Sunnyvale). See cupertino.org/environmental
for more disposal details.
Does your fruit tree or vegetable garden produce
more fruit or vegetables than your family can
eat? Although you could compost this extra fresh
produce, reducing the amount of greenhouse
gas-emitting material in the landfills and bringing
rich organic compost back to the community, a
better option would be to rescue the food for
those in need.
Food rescue has become a focused goal of waste
reduction professionals and agencies in Santa
Clara County. In 2015, the advisory group for the
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
(RWRC) of Santa Clara County conducted a study
(see sccgov.org/sites/rwr/rwrc/Documents/FoodShiftFinalReport.pdf ) to help chart a path to
rescuing food for the hungry before it’s ever considered waste.
Next time you’re sorting through extra produce, consider donating it to our local leader in Food Rescue,
West Valley Community Services on Vista Drive in Cupertino. For over 40 years West Valley Community
Services (WVCS), a non-profit organization, has been dedicated to providing food, housing, and other
services to Santa Clara County community members and families in need.
Though several Cupertino grocery stores and retailers donate non-perishable foods, breads, and
pastries, WVCS is very much in need of fresh and healthy produce for their clients. Interested
in making a food donation? Simply sort any extra fruits or vegetables into paper bags or clean
cardboard boxes, drop your items off at 10104 Vista Drive during business hours, choose to receive
a tax deduction or donate the items anonymously, and you are done! While you are there take the
time to ask about other food products they need, volunteering (must be at least 16 years old) or
even becoming a WVCS Board Member.
If would like to know more or someone you know would benefit from food or other support services
from WVCS, please call 408.255.8033 or visit wvcommunityservices.org.
Join Food Rescue Efforts
with Healthy Produce from your Garden!
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Preschool is a new and important time in a child’s life and we would be honored
if you shared the memories with Cupertino Recreation & Community Services.
Preschool Program! The Tiny Tot program (3 - 4 years) encourages social
development through group activities and play. The Super Tot program
(4-5 years) will expand on your child’s development and provide enriching
activities that will prepare your child for kindergarten.
Preschool available at two locations:
Monta Vista Recreation Center and Quinlan Community Center
REGISTER TODAY BEFORE SPACE RUNS OUT!
Quinlan Community Center
10185 N. Stelling Road Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 408.777.3120 Fax: 408.777.1305
For more information about preschool, visit
cupertino.org/preschool
Preschool Adventures Summer Camps
Get your child ready for preschool with our awesome preschool
adventures summer camps! Arts and crafts, songs, cooking, movement,
games, and much more! Register in person at the Quinlan Community
Center or online www.reg4rec.org
Join the F U N!
Free Citizenship Interview
Preparation Class
Are you nervous and worried about your
citizenship interview? Come to the free
citizenship interview preparation class on
Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
at Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult School. They
will be offering a special free, one-day class,
ESL/Citizenship Interview Preparation, to
help prospective citizens prepare for their
interviews. Volunteers from the community
will act as interviewers. At this class there
will also be an immigration expert who will
talk about the interview process and answer
questions. The class will meet in room 18 at
the Adult Education Center, 591 W. Fremont
Avenue, Sunnyvale. To register for this free
class, please call 408.522.2700. You may also
register in class.
Cupertino Workshop to be Held for
Property Owners looking to Make
Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Single-family homeowners in Santa Clara County
can be eligible for incentives up to $6,800 with
the Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade
program. Eligible improvements installed by
a participating contractor include air sealing;
duct sealing; attic insulation; high-efficiency
furnaces, cooling systems, and water systems;
wall insulation; and more.
To learn more, please join us for an informational
workshop on Wednesday, May 4 from 6:30 - 8 pm
at the Quinlan Community Center. Space is
limited so please RSVP at CupertinoRebates.
eventbrite.com. For more information, please
call our Home Upgrade Advisor at 866.878.6008
or visit BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org to learn
more.
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community calendar | april
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 am -
12:30 pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 408.996.1236 cchesschampions@yahoo.com
Organization of Special Needs
Families*
2 - 4 pm 21685 Granada Ave 408.996.0850 osfamilies.org
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 408.864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu
Cupertino Morningmasters
Toastmasters*
7:30 am Bethel Lutheran Church 10181
Finch Ave, Fireside Room
408.209.7251 tinyurl.com/cupmmtm
Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School-Science Room, 10110 N.
De Anza Blvd.
650.492.0859
Ask for Dorothy
Liu
cupertino.freetoasthost.net
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
School Emergency Preparedness 9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176
Excalibur Toastmasters 6:45 - 8 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Catholic Church Preschool,
10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
408.829.2055 excalibur.toastmastersclubs.org
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 408.973.1832 deanzacupertinokiwanis.org
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm St. Joseph of Cupertino
Catholic Church, Community
Center Building, 10110 N.
DeAnza Blvd.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki Chokshi
falc.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20863 Stevens Creek #100 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 408.863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 408.255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm Trend Micro 10101
N. De Anza Blvd
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.
com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer,
1 Infinite Loop
macintalkers.com
vppr@macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 888.613.5559 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_Officers.
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Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 netview.com/csb
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionclub.org
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA,
20803 Alves Drive
408.351.2444 northwest@ymcasv.org
Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 egausa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
American Association of University
Women
6:30 - 8 pm Moorpark Hotel 2nd Floor,
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose,
CA 95129
408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net
Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 am - 1:30 pm Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
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Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 AM Senior Center 408.252.2667
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
APR 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
APR 6 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
APR 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
APR 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf Rm. C) 9:30 am
APR 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm C.)5 pm
APR 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
APR 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
APR 13 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Community Center)6 pm
APR 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
APR 14 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
APR 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
APR 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
APR 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
APR 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
APR 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
APR 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
APR 27 Teen Commission (Quinlan Community Center)6 pm
APR 28 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and Commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
*** These meetings can be seen live via webcast at cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all City meeting agendas and minutes go to cupertino.org/agenda.
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Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to City Clerk, City of Cupertino,
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3223, cityclerk@cupertino.org.
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number or email for details.
Biking Safety Tip 6
Know the Right-of-Way!
Do you know the right-of-way? Whether traveling by
car, bike or foot, it is critical to your safety to know
these basic rules. In fact, one of the most frequent
causes of accidents is lack of understanding of the
right-of-way laws. Here are some basics:
1. Pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing
a street at an intersection, but must yield if an
approaching vehicle poses an immediate hazard.
2. When entering an intersection the first vehicle or
bike to arrive has the right-of-way. If both enter
the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on
the right has the right-of-way, hence the term
“right-of-way.” You can review the specific vehicle
code here http://goo.gl/GYX1P7.
3. Parents should instruct children who walk or bike
about right-of-way laws. For children and adults
who have not received driver training, it is recom-
mended that they walk their bike when crossing a
street or making a left turn.
4. Regardless of right-of-way, bicyclists and walkers
should establish eye contact whenever possible
to increase the possibility that they’re seen by
the driver.
5. Remember, safe is better than right. It’s impor-
tant to know the rules, but never insist on the
right-of-way. Use common sense in yielding to
cars, bicyclists and pedestrians when necessary.
For additional bike and pedestrian safety informa-
tion, visit walkbikecupertino.org.
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SPECIAL MEETING (Closed Session and Study Session), AND REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
Special Meeting
Council Members Present: Sinks, Chang, Vaidhyanathan, Paul, and Wong Council Members Absent: None
Directed staff (City Manager, a Representative from Public
Works and the Economic Development Manager) to reach out
to business leaders for discussion points regarding transit issues
Continued Item No.20 regarding the approval of the Fiscal
Year 2016-17 fee schedule to March 15
Approved the January 26 minutes as amended
Approved the February 2 minutes
Set the following deadlines: 1.) Applications due in the City
Clerk’s office by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 6; and 2.) Interviews
held beginning at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24 and Wednes-
day, May 25 (as needed)
Adopted Resolution No. 16-014 accepting Accounts Payable
for the period ending January 8, 2016
Adopted Resolution No. 16-015 accepting Accounts Payable
for the period ending January 15, 2016
Adopted Resolution No. 16-017 supporting the “Safety for
All” ballot initiative and directed staff to send copies of the
resolution to President Barack Obama, U.S. Senators Barbara
Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Barbara Lee,
Governor Jerry Brown, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom,
California Senator Loni Hancock, and California Assembly
Member Tony Thurmond
Accepted the monetary donation to be used for supplies and
equipment and/or facility enhancements at McClellan Ranch
and Preserve
Authorized a contribution of $6,380 towards the local match-
ing fund requirement of a Santa Clara County Water District
grant proposal by The Friends of Stevens Creek Trail and
Regional Partners
Directed the following actions to ensure ongoing sound
compliance of the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company’s
plant, located outside of Cupertino’s boundary, and address
ongoing residents’ related noise concerns: - Direct staff to
send a letter to the County acknowledging that residents’
complaints regarding noise associated with plant operations
continue and that quarterly noise monitoring should com-
mence as recommended in the DEH December 2015 report
of findings. - Direct staff to provide City Council with updates
on the quarterly noise monitoring studies conducted by the
County, when available. – Appropriate $15,000 to conduct an
independent city-led noise study
Accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the
Environmental Review Committee representative
Recommended approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for alcoholic
beverage license for 7 Eleven Store #2367, 21530 Stevens
Creek Boulevard
Recommended approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for alcoholic
beverage license for Target T3224, 19499 Stevens Creek
Boulevard
Recommended approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for alcoholic
beverage license for Steins Beer Garden, 10088 North Wolfe
Road, Suite 130
Recommended approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for alcoholic
beverage license for The City Fish, 21678 Stevens Creek
Boulevard
1) Did not authorize the City Manager to negotiate and exe-
cute a consultant contract and/or agreements with other cities
with a cost to the City of Cupertino of up to $40,000 to survey
residents on their willingness to support a sales tax measure
or an employer tax to fund mass transit services along major
commute corridors; and 2) Did not amend approved FY 15/16
operating budget (transportation-traffic engineering 100-
88-844) by an additional Not to Exceed amount of $40,000;
Council directed Staff to bring this back in April after the
Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) poll is complete along
with the specific survey questions (Chang voting no)
1. Authorized an increase in the contract amount from
$305,380 to $400,380 for the 2015 Pavement Maintenance
Project – Phase I; and 2. Authorized an increase in the con-
tract amount from $75,685 to $85,000 for the 2014 Sidewalk
Accessibility Improvement Project; and 3. Authorized the
City Manager to negotiate and execute amended service
order agreements for the 2015 Pavement Maintenance
Project – Phase I and 2014 Sidewalk Accessibility Improve-
ment Project for the Not to Exceed amounts of $400,380
and $85,000, respectively
1) Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
consultant contract and/or agreements with other cities with
a cost to the City of Cupertino of up to $40,000 to complete a
Conceptual Alternatives Study for the State Route 85 corridor,
between State Route 87 and Highway 101; and 2) Amended
approved FY 15/16 operating budget (transportation-traffic
engineering 100-88-844) by an additional Not to Exceed
amount of $40,000
Under postponements, this item was continued to March 15
1. Accepted the City Manager’s Mid-Year Financial Report
Fiscal Year 2015-16 2. Approve the mid-year adjustments for
fiscal year 2015-16 as described in the mid-year financial
report 3. Adopted resolution No. 16-018 approving the
mid-year budget adjustment
Adopted Resolution No. 16-019 directing the City staff to
prepare a report on the effects of the Oaks Initiative pursuant
to Elections Code Section 9212 and appropriate $150,000.00
for such purpose
Received the Certification of Sufficiency for the Initiative
Petition submitted by Cupertino residents for Sensible Zoning
Action Committee and called a special meeting the last week
in March to receive the report and make a decision regarding
the petition
Council members highlighted the activities of their
committees and various community events
council actions | april
Would You Like To Serve on the City of Cupertino Teen Commission?
Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for three vacancies on the Teen Commission.
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, May 6 in the City Clerk’s Office,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Council will conduct interviews beginning at
3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25 (as needed).
Applications can be downloaded from the City of Cupertino website at cupertino.org/vacancies.
For more details, please visit the website or call the City Clerk's Office at 408.777.3223.
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Submission deadline for the May edition is April 6.
THE BETTER PART
The programs listed below are aired on Mondays
at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings
are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
April 4, 5 & 8Putting the Cart Before the Horse – Eclipse
Chaser Extraordinaire, Ernie Piini joined by his
editor, displays a vast collection of his books
on eclipses and other solar events with photos
from around the globe.
April 11, 12 & 15 Giving & Giving Back – Due to donor generos-
ity, a young woman is now a lawyer in Nicaragua
helping abused women and children.
April 18, 19 & 22 Operation Freedom Paws – Your all loving
companion dog can help you live a protected
and fulfilling life. Operation Freedom Paws
teaches you and your dog together.
April 25, 26 & 29 Shock Teens Sober – Based on the ‘Every 15
Minutes’ participation program that lets teens
experience the consequences of drunk driving.
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month.
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9
Volunteer Nurse – Blood Pressure ChecksMonday, April 11, 25, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, April 5, 19 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)Monday, March 8, 22, 1 - 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
HousingMonday, April 4, 18, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
A list of housing resources and contact
information is provided to help you
independently search for housing. Please
call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA)Friday, April 1, 8, 15; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal
matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder
abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity
planning, 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 ManagerMondays 5 - 7 pm, Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
A Case Manager is available to discuss communi-
ty resources, benefits, and care options during the
drop-in hours. A case Manager is also available by
appointment. Cantonese / Mandarin available at
Wednesday morning drop-in, or by appointment.
Caregiver Support GroupThursday, April 14, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
Notary Service
The senior center is now offering Notary Service.
The cost is $5 per signature. Please call
408.777.3157 to make an appointment.
Baywave
10118 Crescent Ct
Happy Betty
20500 Town Center Ln Unit 179
Move Beyond LLC
20670 Stevens Creek Blvd
Crab Lover
10275 S De Anza Blvd
Mint Salon and Spa
10617 S De Anza Blvd
Loving Heart Clinic
10475 S De Anza Blvd
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