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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene December 2016 - 12.01.2016 Afterschool Enrichment For the past 21 years, Cupertino Recreation and CUSD have collaborated to bring enriching classes to your school community. Cupertino Sports Center Open House . . . . . . .2 Afterschool Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Tree Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Scene Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Children's Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Santa Visits Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Wreaths Across America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar . . 12-13 Biking Safety Tip #9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Would You Like to Serve on a City Commission? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.10 | december 2016 Cupertino Scene Survey The City of Cupertino would like to know what you want to see in the Scene. Cupertino Sports Center Open House Saturday, January 4, 9 am - 12 pm The Cupertino Sports Center is holding its annual Open House on Saturday, January 14, 2017, from 9 am -12 pm. – see details on page 2 – see details on page 2 – see page 3 events in cupertino | december Sports Center Open House, continued from page 1 Afterschool Enrichment, continued from page 1 Afterschool Enrichment For the past 21 years, Cupertino Recreation and CUSD have collaborated to bring enriching classes to your school community. We offer classes in STEM, debate, art, chess, and more at CUSD schools. Lookout for our Spring 2017 classes in January. If you’d like to bring our classes to your school site, please talk to your school principal! You may visit cupertino.org/ afterschoolenrichment for all the latest information. Teen Center: Did you know that the City of Cupertino has a free space for teens? The Teen Center is FREE for Cupertino residents in 6th - 12th grades. We have a study area, cheap food, computers, daily activities, a 60 in. TV, and more! For our seasonal hours, registration form, and monthly activity calendar please visit cupertino.org/teencenter. If you’re interested in renting the Teen Center or using it for a club meeting, you may call 408.777.3120. • Recurring in every Scene. Trying to get more exposure to the Teen Center. JOIN US for Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Tennis, Body Fat Testing, Face Painting and a chance to win a FREE membership! The first 300 people get a free gift! cupertino scene December 20162 Survey, continued from page 1 The Scene, the City of Cupertino’s monthly newsletter, is one method the City uses to communicate with residents to ensure the public has access to useful and important information. The City would like to know what topics or themes would you like to see covered in future issues of the newsletter. The survey can be dropped off or mailed to Cupertino City Hall, C/O PIO, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. You can also take this survey online at //bit.ly/SceneSurvey. 1. What articles most interest you in the current Scene? 2. What topics are you most interested in reading about in future editions of the Scene? 3. Let us know if there are any other topics you would like to see the City focus on in future issues of the Scene.of the Scene? 4. The City is looking into adding an “Ask Our Staff” section to the newsletter. What question(s) do you have about the City's functions or services that you would like answered? volume XXXIX number 10 3 b y J e r r y Ta l l i n g e r – C u p e r t i n o C E R T m e m b e r simply safe | december Communication in an Emergency Ever wonder what would happen to normal com- munications in a major earthquake? Chances are electricity would be out for several days, cell phone coverage would be interrupted, and therefore, no TV or internet. Would you feel isolated and alone with no smart phone coverage, no television, and no computer internet? With proper planning you could reach out to your loved ones and let them know your situation. Here are some basic tips: 1. Phones in General – In a disaster, only use phones for emergencies. Your call could block oth- ers trying to get through for life threatening help. 2. Cell Phones - In a disaster, if cell towers are not damaged, local voice calls on cell phones will prob- ably be overloaded, but text messages or email may still be able to be sent and received. Even if lo- cal calls will not get through, long distance calls may still get through. Make sure you have an outside of the area contact person whom others could call to get information on your situation. 3. Local Phones - If cell phones are not working in a disaster, traditional hard-wired phones plugged directly into a phone jack, including pay phones, may still work. 911 calls on pay phones are free. Keep in mind the local calls may still be jammed and may not go through. If you do not get a dial tone, stay on the line and wait for your turn in the queue. If you hang up, you start all over again. 4. Radio Broadcasts – Some radio stations may be down, but you can use your car radio or a battery operated AM/FM radio to get the news. Cupertino Radio 1670 AM, KCBS 740 AM or 106.9 FM, KSOL 98.9 FM, KQED 88.5 FM, and KJSO 92.3 FM will be broadcasting emergency information on local conditions, road closures, relief stations, and help reporting stations. 5. Reporting Stations (ARKs) – Cupertino has six reporting stations, which will be set up in case of a major earthquake or other emer- gency and will be staffed by Cupertino Citizen Corps (CCC) volunteers. The CCC volunteers are trained in light search and rescue, first-aid, and other emergency relief functions. The main function is to gather critical damage information for the Cupertino Emergency Operations Center (EOC), so that emergency help can be dispatched and to disseminate useful help information to residents. One component of the CCC is the amateur radio communication group called CARES that can communicate with the EOC, which is staffed by people who will coordinate Fire, Sheriff, and other public utilities and services to help address the needs throughout the City. You can find out where your local ARK is located by going to www.cupertino.org/GIS/ARK_Loca- tions.html. Information booths will be set up at all ARKs to pass along information to residents. Cupertino Alert System (CAS) – Be sure to sign up for CAS which will deliver crucial informa- tion either before a localized emergency, such as a chemical spill or emergency road blockage, or after an earthquake with relief information. CAS delivers messages via phone, text, or email which is set up by you. Visit to cupertino.org/cas to sign up. Family Meeting Place Whether communications is or is not available, you will want to make sure your family is safe. Set up a family meeting place outside the home. It could be a front yard tree or corner park or school yard where you will feel safe from further earthquake shocks. Upcoming Public Sessions: 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. Personal Emergency Preparedness Class (PEP) offered by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. The class covers Earthquake safety, Disaster prepa- ration, Disaster communication tips, First aid tech- niques that save lives, Home safety, Fire Safety in- cluding how to use a fire extinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions - and more! The next two PEP classes are: Monday, Dec 5, 6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino and Wed, Jan 18, 4 - 7 pm, Campbell Community Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell. For Registration by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org, (provide your full name, e-mail address, phone number and residential or work address in the West Valley, 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 train- ing session by the Santa Clara County Fire Depart- ment 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 ses- sions for graduation. You may attend the final exer- cise once all six sessions have been completed. We encourage all Cupertino residences to attend this worthwhile training. The next class runs Jan 10 - 26, Tuesday and Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm with the final hands on and graduation Saturday, Jan 28, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All classes will be held at Campbell Com- munity Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell. The registration fee is $35 which will be reimbursed to Cupertino residents upon successful completion of the course. For If you have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.org or 408.378.4010. Ask an out of area friend or family member to be your emergency contact person and share his/her phone number with your family members . If you do only one thing to prepare this month: cupertino scene December 20164 Many years ago, the principal of little Montebello School was Mildred Jones. The Jones family lived on the Ridge for quite some time. Daughter Judy Jones married one of my cousins, Dennis Britton. When Mildred retired as school principal, son Jerry Jones took over and ended up in the class- room. At Montebello, the principal oversaw the school taught classes too. Jerry used to troop the upper grades down to the Cupertino Library. One December, Jerry brought some students down and we started talking about the good old days at school and Christmas pageants. Jerry said, “Come on up to our Christmas play.” I think he wrote it. Driving up to Montebello Road on a dark Decem- ber night might make a believer out of just about anybody; and a prayer is definitely in order. The little schoolhouse was packed with proud parents, grandparents, friends, skittish students in amazing costumes, and a feast laid out for the party after- ward. Hearty greetings and a general catching up on the news between “Ridge” and “Canyon” people and the few “flatlanders” in attendance preceded the program, but finally everyone found a folding chair or pressed against the walls. Jerry and various parents herded the students onto the tiny stage and the play got under way. It was immediately evident that the students cos- tumed as “rocks” and “trees” were having a hard time keeping their positions on the postage stamp sized platform. Since they were arranged around the edge, if they moved or even coughed they were in danger of falling off the stage. Nobody got hurt whenever this happened during the play; the story would stop while the “rock” or the “tree” was picked up and repositioned and the audience would choke back grins and giggles. The story involved some animals in a forest trying to decorate a tall fir tree to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Any student not a rock or tree was some kind of animal. If there is anything more appealing than small children playing little animals, I don’t know what it could be. One by one the “animals” came forward to place their decorations on the tree and say their lines, and anyone who has ever sat through a children’s Christmas program will recall getting misty-eyed and a lump in the throat or a silly smile on their face. It’s one of the joys of Christmas. Finally the tree was finished except for the star at the top. For some reason the “animals” didn’t know how to get the star up to the top of the tree until a little girl in a kitten costume was chosen to place the star. Unfortunately, every time she got the star in place, it would drift back down to the floor. With great deliberation she would pick it up and attach it again and again only to have it fall. About the fourth try she got the star fixed and while the audience held its breath, she turned to face everyone and with an angelic smile an- nounced, “There, now its purrrrrrrrrrfect!” Which of course caused an immediate adult meltdown and everyone clapped until their hands hurt. Coming back down the mountain, the miles of lights in the valley twinkled and the stars shone overhead much like those other hills and a little town in a valley halfway around the world so many centuries ago. Merry Christmas everyone! Excerpts from “The West Side and How We Grew a geographic history of Cupertino.” roots | december b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r volume XXXIX number 10 5 cupertino library | december PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of pro- grams 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. Winter break holiday fun music, dance, favorite stories, crafts and more. Please contact the Cupertino Library Children's Reference desk for more details. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen Study Day Saturday, December 10, 12 – 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join us in Community Hall to study, work on projects, and get ready for the end of the school semester. Open work spaces and seating will be available. Refreshments will be served through- out the day. Open to people ages 13 – 18. UC Vs. Private College Admissions Seminar with Flex Prep Wednesday, December 7, 7 - 8:15 pm Library Story Room Get insider information about the nuances of admissions to the UC's and Private colleges. This seminar provides up to date information about 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 the college admission process, provide reliable information to help students and parents de- velop a successful college admission strategy. Come find out what college best fits your stu- dent's profile and alleviate some of the stress involved in the process. Online registration is required and opens on Monday, November 28 at 10 am. This program is for teens and family members. One registration per attendee. CodeF1rst Computer Programming Workshop for Teens Saturday, December 17, 10 am - 1pm Cupertino Community Hall Interested in learning how to code and build websites? Code F1rst will have a coding work- shop for beginners presented by Kashish Singal and Gokul Pillai! No prior coding experience necessary. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop computer. Online registration is required and opens on Monday, December 5 at 10 am. For ages, 13 – 21. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS ESL Conversation Club Friday, December 2, 9 &16 from 10 am - 12 pm Cupertino Community Hall Please join us for this fun learning experience. Stop by and improve your English listening and speaking skills, and learn about other cultures 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. cupertino scene December 20166 cupertino library | december in a friendly, casual setting. Native speakers of English who would like to volunteer to assist with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Osteoporosis for Seniors Thursday, December 8, 10:30 am Cupertino Library Story Room Grace King of On Lok Lifeways will present a program on osteoporosis for seniors. Learn more about preventing, treating, and/or living with this disease. Fall Performing Arts Series: San José Chamber Orchestra Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 pm Cupertino Room, Quinlan Community Center Music for string quartet that celebrates and illuminates the myriad winter holidays of light celebrated in the Silicon Valley community. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. USCIS Naturalization Information Session Wednesday, December 14, 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This free information session is for legal perma- nent residents and interested naturalization applicants. Topics covered include step-by-step description of the naturalization process, the test and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizen- ship. Mock interview featuring USCIS officers as well as free DVD with all the current naturaliza- tion test preparation materials will be provided. Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, December 15, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This drop-in book club meets the third Thurs- day of every month. This month, the group will discuss Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in present day Appalachia, the story revolves around a young wife and mother on a failing rural farm in Tennessee who discovers a large migration of monarchs on the family property. This discovery traps her in the center of a conflict between scientists, religious leaders, politicians and environmentalists. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library Chinese Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 12, 10 am - 12 pm Cupertino Community Hall The Cupertino Chinese Book Discussion Group will discuss Dang hu xi hua wei kong qi (when breath becomes air) by Paul Kalanithi. The discussion will be in Mandarin. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. volume XXXIX number 10 7 adult 50 plus news | december 2017 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 2018. It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member: 1. Be at least 50 years or better 2. Complete a “New Member Application” form (available at the senior center or online) 3. Pay the membership price of $28. Cupertino residents pay $23 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 as- sistance to offset the cost for senior center mem- bership and registration for classes and events. The program is available to June 30, or until the funds are depleted. Please contact the senior center for more details. EVENTS & SOCIALS Book Review MeetingFriday, December 2, 1:15 - 3pm Learn about new books and meet new peo- ple. New faces are always welcome! Book Re- view meets the first Friday of every month. This month’s book is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. A beautiful bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Free for mem- bers, senior guests pay $5 for a pass. Holidays in Hawaii Tuesday, December 6, 1:30 – 2:30 pm Sway with our senior center hula dancers as they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian songs and dances. Light refreshments will be served. Please sign-up at the lobby table. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Bingo Holiday LunchFriday, December 9, 12 pm Start the holiday season early with a delicious seasonal lunch with all the trimmings and dessert that will satisfy your holiday cravings. Bingo cards are sold separately, $4-$7. Lunch for members is $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Vegetarian option available when registering. Sign up early, space is limited. Holiday Lunch and December Birthday Bash Wednesday, December 21, 12 pm Step back in time with a lovely Victorian Holi- day celebration. The Lyric Victorian Carolers will sing traditional seasonal music in beautiful old- fashioned costumes. St. Nicholas may even stop by for a special visit. This home-style meal will include tri-tip, potatoes, green salad, New York cheese cake. Members with December birthdays will be honored. Vegetarian option available when registering. Members $12, senior guests add $5 day pass. January Social and Birthday Bash Wednesday, January 11, 12 pm Come join us for delicious Japanese cuisine that will include Chicken Teriyaki, a California Roll, and a special dessert. Lunch guests will be entertained by traditional Japanese performers. Members with January birthdays will be honored. Member fee $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Vegetarian option available when registering. CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS Gingerbread Construction Wednesday, December 7, 1 - 3 pm No need for tools or a hard hat! Cupertino Se- nior Center staff will demonstrate how to build an adorable gingerbread house and then pro- vide you with all the materials to construct and decorate your own. Bring your creativity and join us for this fun one-day class. Member fee $15. Adult Community Education ClassesJanuary 17 – May 26 For all class listings and to register, consult the ACE catalog or call 408.522.2700. Classes are held at the senior center, and membership is required. DeAnza Cardio-Vascular Training Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 - 10 am Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 2:30 pm January 9 – March 31 Classes are held at the senior center, and Cupertino Senior Center membership is required. Register at the first class or call 408.864.5409. SOCIAL SERVICES Volunteer Nurse – Blood Pressure Checks Monday, December 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesdays, December 6 & 20, 12:15 - 1:15 pm Call the senior center at 408.777.3150 for January dates. Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Mondays, December 5 & 12 Consultation on Medicare and health insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. Housing Monday, December 5, 19, 1:30 - 3:30 pm A list of housing resources and contact infor- mation are provided to help you independently search for housing. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) Friday, December 2, 9 & 16, 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 cupertino scene December 20168 adult 50 plus news | december 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. Lighted Yacht Parade, $98 Saturday, December 3 Beautiful Berkeley with Gary, $129 Wednesday, December 7 A Chanticleer Christmas at the Santa Clara Mission, $149 Thursday, December 22 SFMOMA - San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, $94 Tuesday, January 10 Crime and Punishment, $69 Thursday, January 19 Marvelous Monterey, $116 Wednesday, February 1 Napa Valley Wine Train, $217 Friday, February 10 Steinbeck House and National Steinbeck Center, $113 Thursday, February 16 Find us on Facebook! cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Email: seniorcntr@cupertino .org Website: cupertino .org/senior TOURS Southern Charm May 7 - 13, 2017 Experience the history, charm and singular hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina. Soak in two nights at the ex- clusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Choose to explore one of America’s oldest plantations, Boone Hall, or the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Discover the histo- ry of Savannah and antebellum Charleston. Visit the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida, and enjoy an enchanting trolley tour through its vibrant Old Spanish Quarter. Member fee $3,299 double Canadian Rockies by Train September 14 - 22, 2017 Board VIA Rail’s The Canadian for a once-in- a-lifetime overnight train journey, including panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer un- spoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Journey along the unfor- gettable Icefields Parkway. Feel like royalty while overnighting at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake, the power- ful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos. Experi- ence a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains, and your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary. Member fee $5,449 double County. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm A Case Manager is available to discuss commu- nity resources, benefits, and care options during the drop-in hours. Case Manager is also available by appointment. Cantonese/Mandarin available. Caregiver Support Group Thursday, December 8, 3 - 4:30 pm Provides a safe place for family caregivers to share their experiences and challenges. Join our circle of support. Save the Date! Mardi Gras Travel Party Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 pm Join us for a New Orleans style party right here at home. Learn more about our exciting travel program of day trips, overnight and extended tours. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Register at the senior center front desk, space is limited. 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. November 28, 29 & December 2Putting the Cart Before the Horse - In Memory of Ernie Piini 1928 - 2016 Ernie Piini talks about his vast collection of books on eclipses and other solar events. ACMWest 2008 W.A.V.E award winner. December 5, 6 & 9Eclipse Over Iwo Jima - In Memory of Ernie Piini, 1928 - 2016. The longest eclipse of the 21st century was Ernie’s last sentimental journey. December 12, 13 & 16Holiday Harmonies - Your favorite holiday melodies in four-part harmony. December 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 & 30Holiday Harmonies - Your favorite holiday melodies in four-part harmony. The Better Part TV shows are produced by a class at the Cupertino Senior Center. If you would like to learn how to make TV shows, call the Senior Center for information, 408.777.3150 volume XXXIX number 10 9 Reduce, reuse, re-wrap! ‘Tis the season of giving—and receiving! But re- member that once you’ve unwrapped that won- derful gift, the wrapping paper can be recycled as long it does not have metallic ink on it. Small amounts are not an issue, but metallic foil based wrapping paper is not recyclable And if your plans include snuggling up with loved ones next to your fire- place, resist the temptation to burn wrapping paper as the inks may con- tain toxic, heavy metals which cre- ate air pollution when burned. Those toxins can then settle and become water pollution. To avoid using wrapping paper at all, try pick- ing up some festive fabric. It can be folded and taped and held with a ribbon-like paper, but the fabric can be reused again and again. For those who like to sew, there are patterns for sewing gift bags as well. Check out some ideas here: craftsy.com/blog/2015/12/free-gift-bag-patterns. Give the gift of reuse this holiday season! Household Hazardous Waste Collected at Your Doorstep Common household products—cleaners, pesti- cides, fertilizers, and automotive fluids—may be helpful around the house but can be toxic to humans, wildlife, and the environment. Fre- quently, these products are purchased and not completely used, leading to the question, “How do I dispose of these?” It’s illegal and dangerous to place these products in any waste receptacle or pour them down a drain. There is, however, a convenient solution for Cupertino residents to safely rid themselves of these unwanted and unused materials. Through an agreement with Recology, Cuperti- no’s waste hauler, residents receive door-to-door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection, operated by Waste Management (WM) At-Your- Door. This service provides personal collection right at your home. No boxing or transporting of toxic materials is required. What’s accepted? HHW that are accepted include paint products; household cleaners; garden chemicals; items containing mercury such as thermometers, elec- tronic waste, automotive fluids; and even medical sharps such as syringes and lancets. View a list of acceptable items at cupertino.org/hhw. How does it work? Schedule your appointment by calling 800.449.7587, Monday through Friday between 5 am and 5 pm, or online at wmatyourdoor.com. After your appointment is scheduled, you will be mailed a kit containing a thick plastic bag and a zip tie to secure the contents. Any unlabeled materials will need to be marked and identified so they can be safely transported and disposed. Unlabeled and unmarked items are not accepted due to safety and handling rea- sons. Some larger items are acceptable outside of the bag, such as fire extinguishers, televisions, VCRs, and computers. To learn more, visit cupertino.org/hhw or contact us at environmental@cupertino.org. Free, Reusable Produce Bags for Cupertino Residents Are you a pro at shopping with your reusable grocery bag? Are you ready to take the reuse mentality to the next level? If you answered yes, the City of Cupertino chal- lenges you to ditch single-use plastic produce bags and go reusable. These reusable produce bags conserve resources, prevent litter, and protect our local creeks and wildlife. The City has free, reusable produce bags for Cupertino residents while supplies last. Pick up your produce bag between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue. One produce bag per visit. RecycleStuff.org – Your One-Stop Recycling Resource City Hall will be closed from December 23 through January 2. If you’re in need of recycling services during our holiday shutdown, the Center for the Development of Recycling (CDR) may be of assistance. CDR is a San Jose State University-based, non-profit, environmental research, and service organization committed to maintaining and distributing recycling information through phone calls and their website RecycleStuff.org. CDR staff is available by phone Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to assist you with all your recycling questions. Contact CDR at 408.924.5453 or simply search the item in ques- tion on their website at recyclestuff.org. Share the Warmth: Cupertino Hosts Coat and Blanket Drive The City of Cupertino and Recology are col- lecting new and gently used coats and blankets for those in need. Coats and blankets can be dropped off in the lobby at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue. The coats and blankets will be donated to West Valley Community Services to share the warmth eco news | december cupertino scene December 201610 Wreaths Across America news item volume XXXIX number 10 11 community calendar | december C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org Cupertino Morningmasters Toastmasters* 7:30 am Bethel Lutheran Church 10181 Finch Ave, Fireside Room 408.202.7910 cupertinomorningmasters.toastmastersclubs.org De Anza Flea Market 8 am - 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 Albert Rich [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 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 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 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 Embroiders' 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 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 PG&E 10900 N. Blaney Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 408.725.2011 tandem.toasmastersclubs.org 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.html 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 Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.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 1 3 5 6 7 9 12 13 15 19 21 22 23 25 26 DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene December 201612 Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Fireside Room 408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Cupertino Kiwanis*12 pm 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*12 pm The Blue Pheasant Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667 DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL DEC 1 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am DEC 1 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm C.)5 pm DEC 1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm DEC 6 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) ***6:45 pm DEC 7 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm DEC 7 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm DEC 8 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am DEC 8 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conf. Rm. C.)5 pm DEC 8 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm DEC 13 Planning Commission (Community Hall) ***6:45 pm DEC 14 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Community Center) 6 pm DEC 15 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am DEC 15 Sustainability Commission (Conf. Rm. A)4 pm DEC 15 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm DEC 20 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm DEC 21 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 7 pm DEC 22 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm DEC 27 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm DEC 28 Teen Commission (Quinlan Community Center) 6 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. 27 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 #8 Bicycle Rules of the Road Bicycles are required to obey the same rules as other vehicles, have the same rights and responsibilities, must stay as far to the right as is practicable (left or right on one-way street) and travel in the same direction as other traffic. Equipment rules for bicycles require reflector lights and a headlamp (these are available at any reputable bicycle shop, on-line and at other retail outlets) when riding at or after dusk. Helmets are required for children under the age of 18; these are optional but strongly recommended for adults. For additional information on this topic see sacbike.org/for-bike-riders/rules-of-the-road. For more bicycle information see our website, walkbikecupertino.org. volume XXXIX number 10 13 SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 Council Members Present: Sinks, Chang, Vaidhyanathan, Paul, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Gave direction to Staff for Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov’t Code Section 54947). Title: City Manager; Appointed Employees Compensation Program. Gave direction for Public Performance Evaluation (Gov’t Code Section 54957). Title: City Attorney; Appointed Employees Compensation Program. Gave the following direction for Conference with Labor Ne- gotiators (Gov’t Code Section 54957.6); Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Director of Administrative Services; Employee Organizations: Unrepresented (Manage- ment and Confidential) Employees’ Compensation Program: Equity Adjustments 5% increase in 2016, 4% in 2017, and 3% in 2018, all increases are retroactive Received information and public comment at Study Session regarding sustainable strategies for recycling and waste management Received the presentation by Toyokawa Sister City Committee regarding the recent trip Received the Library Commission Fiscal Year 2016-17 Work Plan presentation (Paul absent) Received Cupertino Safe Routes to School Program update (Paul absent) Received the presentation from the Taipei Friendship City Committee regarding a Smart City Conference in May of 2017 (Paul absent) Approved the October 4 City Council Minutes (Paul absent) Continued request from the Taipei Friendship City Committee for City to sponsor a Smart City Conference in May of 2017 to a future Council date with all Councilmembers present and Adopted Resolution No. 16-106 to: 1) Increase FTE in the City Attorney’s Office from 3 FTE to 4 FTE by adding a Deputy City Attorney position; and 2) Authorize a budget adjustment of $60, 000 in the City Attorney’s Program Budget (Paul absent) Adopted Resolution No. 16-107 increasing Employer’s Contribution for Medical and Hospitalization Insurance for employees under the unrepresented, Cupertino Employ- ees’ Association, Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, appointed, elected officials, and retired Annuitant Groups (Paul absent) Adopted Resolution No. 16-108 amending the Compensation Program for the unrepresented (management and confiden- tial) employees with the additional amendment to equity adjustments to up to 5% in 2016, 4% in 2017, and 3% in 2018 for Management Classifications, all increases are retroactive to October 1, 2016; and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 16-109 amending the Compensation Program for the elected of- ficials; and 4. Approved necessary budget adjustments to ensure that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs related to changes to the Compensation Program (Paul absent) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Third Amend- ment (Attachment A) to an agreement providing for imple- mentation of the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (Attachment B), a multi-jurisdictional agreement between Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and Thirteen Santa Clara County Municipalities (Paul absent) Recommended approval to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the Application for Alcohol Beverage License for PEFF, LLC (DBA Enzo’s Restaurant), 21275 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 510 (Paul absent) Recommended approval to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the Application for Alcohol Beverage License for Genzo Sekine (DBS Bacchus Wines), 10643 Larry Way (Paul absent) 1. Found that the proposed actions were exempt from CEQA; and 2. Enacted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 16-2153 “An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino establishing a moratorium on non-medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana cultivation facilities, commercial cannabis activities and marijuana transport and deliveries within the City of Cupertino pending completion of an update to the City’s Zoning Code” with amendment to the last sentence on Section O. on Page 4 to read as follows: “However, such licenses will not be issued as least until 2018.” (Paul absent) Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 16-2154: “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino to repeal and replace Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 16.52 regarding prevention of flood damage for properties within the City” (Paul absent) Council Members highlighted the activities of their commit- tees and various community events (Paul absent) REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Council Members Present: Sinks, Vaidhyanathan, Paul, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Presented the Proclamations (Chang absent) Received the presentation regarding Platinum Level Beacon Spotlight Award for Energy and Best Practices given to Cuper- tino from the Institute of Local Government (Chang absent) Approved the October 18 City Council minutes (Chang absent) Amended interview dates to Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31 for Commissions with terms expiring January 30, 2017 beginning at 5 pm. (Change absent) 1. Adopted Resolution No. 16-111 approving the First Amendment to the Employment Contract for the City Attorney. 2. Adopted Resolution No. 16-112 approving Amendment to the Appointed Employee’s Compensation Program (Chang absent) 1. Adopted Resolution No. 16-113 approving the Fourth Amendment to the Employment Contract for the City Manager; and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 16-114 amending the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program (Chang absent) Authorized the City Manager to: A. Execute agreement with West Code Consultants, Inc. for Professional Building Depart- ment Services at Apple Campus 2 for a total amount Not To Exceed $821,720,00; and B. Execute agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Plan Review Services at Apple Campus 2 for a total amount Not To Exceed $1,120,000,00; and C. Execute the Second Amendment Agreement 14-028 with 4Leaf, Inc. for Apple Campus 2 Phase 1 Building Inspection Services and Public Works Inspection Services to increase the previously authorized contract amount by $4,761,376.00 for a total amount Not To Exceed $15,126,478.00; and D. Execute the First Amendment to Agreement 15-146 with 4Leaf, Inc. for Apple Campus 2 Phase 2 Building Inspection Services to increase the previously authorized contract amount by $567,531,00 for a total amount Not To Exceed $914,787.00; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Amendments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the Project Applicant (Sinks recused, Chang absent) Conducted the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 16-2154: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino to repeal and replace Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 16.52 regarding Prevention of Flood Damage for Properties with the City” (Chang absent) Continued the Item regarding the Appeal of Ms. Kimberly Sandstrom and affirming the recommendation of the Housing Commission regarding the eligibility of Ms. Sandstrom to pur- chase a BMR Unit to December 6 when all Council Members would be present (Chang absent) council actions | december cupertino scene December 201614 Cupertino Acupuncture 19968 HOMESTEAD RD The Beauty Creation 19939 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Amami Shima Sushi Corp 19068 STEVENS CREEK BLVD JRM Food Service LLC dba West Wing 20955 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Akita Sushi LLC 20955 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Startup Cafe LLC 19900 VALLCO PKWY Hollis Cleaning Service 21701 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Perigon Automotive Technology Inc 19925 STEVENS CREEK BLVD STE 100 Andrea Manaksie 10455 BANDLEY DR Adijay Enterprises LLC DBA Subway 21682 STEVENS CREEK BLVD Welcome New Businesses Submission deadline for the February edition is January X. Council Actions, continued from page 14 Would You Like To Serve on a City Commission? Cupertino residents are encouraged to ap - ply for positions on City commissions that will have vacancies in January of 2017. The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, January 13, 2017. Council will conduct interviews beginning at 5 pm on Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31 for these groups: Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Planning Commission, and Technology, Information, and Communications Commission. Applications can be submitted via the Online Advisory Appointment Application at cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk's office at 408.777.3223. 1. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 16-2155: An “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapters 16.02, 16.04, 16.16, 16.24, 16.40, 16.54, 16.58 and 16.80 repealing Chapter 16.42 of Title 16 of the Cupertino Municipal Code adopting the 2016 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical, Fire, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards Codes with Certain Exceptions, Modi- fications, and Additions”, and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 16-115 making factual findings with respect to the local geological topographical, and climatic conditions neces- sary to make local amendments to the California Building Standards Code (Chang absent) 1. Enacted Ordinance No. 16-2156: “An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino extending a temporary moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or relocation of payday lending and check cashing businesses within the City of Cupertino pending completion of an update to the City’s Zoning Code.” 2. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 16-2157: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending the Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 19, Zoning, Section 19.08.030, entitled “Definitions” to add the Defini- tion of “Financial Institutions” and “Banks” to expressly exclude payday lending and check cashing businesses with the intent to disallow such uses from operating with the City of Cupertino” (Chang absent) Highlighted the activities of their Committees and various Community events; and directed Staff to revisit Political Sign Ordinance Violations and Escalating Fines; and directed Sustainability Commission Review of Conversation Principles and Best Practices in Adjourned in a moment of silence for Cupertino employee Cheryl Mannix-Smith and also husband of former Mayor Barbara Rogers (Pat) who passed away recently HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 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