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A General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday,
November 8, to elect two Councilmembers, each to
a four-year term
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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.8 | october 2016
Hidden Treasures Sale
Our Hidden Treasures sale is your chance to
clean that garage or closet out once and for all...
and for a good cause!
Wildlife & Harvest Day Festival
Blackberry Farm Saturday, October 22, 2016, 10 am - 3 pm
You are invited to join SCVAS, the City of
Cupertino, and over a dozen organizations to
celebrate wildlife and the harvest season
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Wildlife & Harvest Day Festival, continued from page 1
Still have goodies leftover from the Citywide Garage Sale?
Our Hidden Treasures sale is your chance to clean
that garage or closet out once and for all and for
a good cause! If you have any gently used jewelry,
craft items or knick-knacks, you can donate them
to the Cupertino Senior Center. Hidden Treasures
proceeds will benefit the Senior Center's Case
Management Program for at-risk seniors and the
Stay Active Fund to provide assistance to offset
the cost for Senior Center memberships and
classes. Donations will be accepted until
Friday, October 14 and can be dropped off at
the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens
Creek Boulevard. For more information, call
408.777.3150 or visit cupertino.org/senior.
Hidden Treasures Sale, continued from page 1
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2016 Cupertino Elections, continued from page 1
Under Cupertino's term limits, Council member
Rod Sinks is eligible to run for one additional
four-year term.
Council member Gilbert Wong has served two
consecutive four-year terms and is not eligible
to run. The following residents have qualified
as candidates:
Videos will be posted on the Cupertino
Election page.
For candidate information visit
cupertino.org/election
Parth Bharwad
David Fung
Jerry Liu
Robert McCoy
Steven Scharf
Rod Sinks
Val Vitols
Kris Wang
A General Municipal Election will be
held Tuesday, November 8, to elect two
Council members, each to a four-year term
League of Women Voters Forums
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Cupertino-
Sunnyvale is co-sponsoring one more candidate
forum this month that affects Cupertino voters.
Candidate Forum: Foothill-DeAnza Board
Monday, October 13, 7:30 pm
Los Altos Library,13 S San Antonio Rd
Video available at
youtube.com/users/KMVT/videos
The LWV forums from September are
available as video at cupertino.org/index.
aspx?page=544. Look under “Original
Programs” for these events:
9/22 – Candidate Forum: CUSD School Board*
9/22 – Candidate Forum: FUSHD School Board**
9/26 – Candidate Forum: Cupertino City Council
9/28 – Local Ballot Measures Pro & Con
* Cupertino Union School District
** Fremont Union High School District
VotersEdge.org/ca – The LWV sponsors this
website to give voters balanced information about
everything on their ballots. This new website has
much of what was offered on the LWV’s old Smart
Voter website, plus improved information on fund-
ing of campaigns for candidates and measures.
PLEASE VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 8TH ELECTION!
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simply safe | october
Earthquake: When Is the Next One?
Usually the answer is “Today.” Every year there
are several thousand earthquakes worldwide and
about 60 per day in California. That’s hard to
believe, but it’s true. Most earthquakes are below
2.5 in magnitude and generally cannot be felt by
humans. Large earthquakes still pose a risk in
Cupertino due to our dense population and expan-
sive infrastructures. For Cupertino residents, it’s time
to get educated about earthquakes and take a Per-
sonal Emergency Preparedness Class. (See Below)
What If a Large Earthquake Hits?
Your first priority during an earthquake is to
stay safe. If you are indoors, DROP to the
ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy
table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON
until the shaking stops.
If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your
face and head with your arms, and crouch in an
inside corner of the building. Stay away from
glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and
anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures
or furniture. If you are in bed when an earthquake
occurs, stay in bed and cover your head with a
pillow. If you have a heavy light fixture over the
bed that could potentially fall on you, move to
the nearest safe place such as the floor, under the
bed, or near an interior wall. Stay inside until the
shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. If you
attempt to go outside while it’s shaking, you risk
falling down or getting hit by falling debris.
If you are outdoors, stay there. Move away from
buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once
in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.
Again, the greatest danger is from falling debris.
If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as
safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stop-
ping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses,
and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the
earthquake has stopped.
Is my Home Safe to Stay in or Enter?
This is a difficult question unless you are a
professional building inspector. In general, has
the building slid off the foundation? Are there
walls tilting from vertical? Can you smell smoke,
gas, or any other toxic smell? Is there a pole or
tree leaning on or penetrating the roof? Lastly,
is there any electrical sparking nearby or com-
ing from the house? If none of these situations
are present, you can proceed cautiously into the
house or stay in the house. Otherwise, exit or stay
out until it can be inspected by an appropriate
contractor, PG&E person or the Fire Department.
Remember that there is more than likely glass and
other debris on the floors, so wear appropriate
footwear until things can be cleaned up.
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: Wed, Oct 19th, 6 pm - 9 pm, Los Gatos Police Operations Building, 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos and Tue, Nov 8th, 6pm - 9pm, Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga. 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 inten-
sive 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 Cupertino residences
to attend this worthwhile training. The next class
runs October 18 - Nov 3, Tuesday and Thursdays,
6 - 9 pm with the final hands on and graduation
Saturday, Nov 5, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All classes will
be held at Los Gatos Police Operations Building,
15900 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos. The regis-
tration fee is $35 which will be reimbursed to
Cupertino residents upon successful completion
of the course. If you have questions or want to
register, contact: info@sccfd.org or 408.378.4010.
Take a Personal Emergency Preparedness class and learn
how to be prepared .
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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I was in old Monta Vista last month and was
shocked to see an old friend in really bad shape.
This old friend is a not a person, however, but a
tree. I remember it from my childhood, and since
it’s a pepper tree, I just never considered it would
someday die.
It was old when I was a kid. Big, knobby trunk,
and wide spreading branches—and it got a little
bigger every year. Bees loved the itty bitty white
blossoms, kids would climb it, and cars had to
swing out around it a little bit when making a turn
because it sat right on the corner where there
were no sidewalks.
But now, it has shriveled to a shadow of its former
shady bulk and there are dead limbs sticking up
to the sky. I know pepper trees can be a real both-
er: the dropping of leaves for months on end, all
those pesky red berries, and nothing much will
grow under one. Still, I'm sad to see it on its last
legs, so to speak. I have a dim memory of this tree
being considered at one time a "heritage" tree
considering its age and size.
I thought I'd write a little bit this month about
someone else who loved trees. In the old days,
in Monta Vista, we had the Monta Vista Drugstore
that was over in the tiny strip mall that has a bar-
ber/beauty shop and taekwondo studio. Before
they were there, Tony Look had the drug store
that took up most of the building. He was a quiet,
conservative man who accomplished good things
in his lifetime. He was an advocate for nature and
the environment many years before others were.
He was born in Eureka in 1917 and later on be-
came a pharmacist.
In 1954, he discovered that his pioneer family's
graves in northern California had been washed
away along with the rest of the cemetery in a
flood resulting from lumbering practices at that
time. Prior to the 1950s, there were 300 gigantic
redwoods that served as a watershed in a forest
that John D. Rockefeller had helped establish with
$3.5 million in the 1930s. The area, including the
massive trees that held the soil together on the
hillsides, was lumbered out in 1954 causing much
flooding all over the area.
Tony decided the wilderness needed some pro-
tection from irresponsible cutting, so he helped
reform the Sempervirens Fund—a group that had
long been dormant. It dated from 1900, when
San Jose photographer Andrew P. Hill and his
friends successfully persuaded state lawmakers
to buy 2,500 acres of old-growth redwoods in the
Big Basin area. At the time, loggers were turning
300-foot-tall redwoods that had been alive at the
time of Roman gladiators into fence posts and
railroad ties.
Thanks to Tony and his friends' efforts, the Sem-
pervirens Fund helped preserve another 8,500
acres of redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
After Tony retired from his job as pharmacist and
owner of M.V. Drugstore, he became executive
director of the Sempervirens Fund and held that
position from 1971 to 1985.
In 1968, a developer was moving forward with
plans to build a subdivision, restaurant, and roads
on Mt. McAbee, a scenic peak in the Santa Cruz
Mountains, looming over Big Basin Redwoods
State Park and the Pacific Ocean. With time run-
ning out and the chain saws ready to go, the Sier-
ra Club asked Tony and his friend, photographer
Howard King, to raise $12,000 to help buy the land.
Tony and Howard appealed to everyone they
knew and within a month had raised $16,000,
which combined with other funds from the Si-
erra Club and Save-the-Redwoods League, was
enough to save the property from development.
Today, Mt. McAbee is the most scenic overlook in
the Big Basin area and enjoyed by thousands of
visitors every year.
Tony Look passed away in 2006 but he left a
wonderful legacy and inspired many people to
carry on the work of preserving nature and big
trees for all to enjoy and admire.
Hope you all have a fun fall and find some favorite
trees of your own. If you want to go farther afield,
the mighty Sierras have wonderful fall color dis-
plays, especially on the eastern side.
Resources: San Jose Mercury and Cupertino Courier articles
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Cupertino Safe Routes 2 School –
Join the MOVEment!
The Cupertino Safe Routes 2 School program has
expanded its program reach to include all 14 Cu-
pertino Schools and is actively looking for more
volunteers! This community safety program is a
partnership between the City of Cupertino, Cu-
pertino Union School District, Fremont Union
High School District, the Santa Clara County
Sherriff’s Office, and YOU – our community resi-
dents. The keyword here is community, and in or-
der to reduce traffic and increase safety in our
community, we need community participation!
So how can one participate? It starts with aware-
ness about the way we are traveling. If we want
Cupertino to be a safer place to travel, we must
consciously change the way we travel. If we want
to empower our kids to walk and bike safely to
schools, we must ensure that our actions out on
the road support an environment of safe pedes-
trian and cyclist travel. If we want to see more
pedestrians and cyclists out on the streets, we
need to get out there and walk or bike! Let’s
lead by example in a city that is safe to walk and
bike from place to place by safely walking and
biking as daily habit.
By participating in the Cupertino Safe Routes 2
School program we are taking responsibility for
our community’s safety and becoming a part of
the solution rather than accepting and complain-
ing about the problem. Below are some ways
to participate in Safe Routes 2 School. We need
your help to create change!
1. Take a seat at the solutions table. Come
to one of our Safe Routes 2 School Working
Group meetings! This is the place where ideas
take shape and community input is integrated
into City plans. Don’t miss your chance to be
a part of it!continued on page 15
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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.
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
Monday, September 19 for one of our October
programs.
Children’s Garden @ Cupertino Library
Tuesday, October 11, 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 on Tuesday, October 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm
for all ages, weather permitting.
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.
Sing, Play, Learn, Get Ready for School: a Concert with Kathy Reid-Naiman
Wednesday, October 19, 10:30 am
Cupertino Community Hall
Children ages 0-6 are invited to join in the fun at
our Every Child Ready to Read special concert
with Kathy Reid-Naiman.
Read for the Record Day
Thursday, October 27, 10:15 am & 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join our Preschool story time at 10:15 am to learn,
laugh, and read this year's campaign book, The Bear
Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach, as part
of the world’s largest shared reading experience.
School-age children are invited to join us in
reading The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia
Sarcone-Roach as we attempt to break the world
reading record (again!) for the most people
reading the same book on the same day.
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
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
MOCK SAT Practice Test with KAPLAN
Saturday, October 1, 10 am – 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Students will benefit from experiencing the
structure and timing of the SAT test prior to en-
tering their actual official test day. Students will
receive a comprehensive analysis of their per-
formance on the test immediately following
the exam, detailing individual strengths and ar-
eas for improvement. This is as close as you will
come to taking the SAT test, so get some excel-
lent practice and register. Online Registration
begins at 10AM on Monday, September 19th.
HTML & CSS Programming Workshop
Saturdays, October 8, 15 & 22, 10 am - 12 pm
Library Story Room
In this HTML workshop by MathAndCoding,
you will learn how to build professional websites
and webapps using the modern technologies
of HTML5, CSS and Java Script. You will learn
the basics of general computer programming,
how to design websites, the logic behind coding
and design, and how this logic can be applied
to website creation. We will be teaching HTML,
CSS, and some basic Javascript (JS) during these
sessions. By the end of the course, you will have
learned how to create sample websites as well
as how to design and publish your own personal
website in the future. This course is for students
in grades 7 – 12. One registration submission
will cover all 3 sessions. Online registration is
required and opens on Monday, September 26th
at 10am. Register only if you can attend all 3 of
the workshops with a laptop of your own.
College Funding Workshop
Wednesday, October 12, 7 – 8:30 pm
Library Story Room
In this workshop we will discuss strategies for
reducing the out-of-pocket (Expected Family
Contribution) cost of college. This workshop is
presented by Michael Kayhan. He is a graduate
of Stanford University, has taught part time at the
business school of local universities for more than
16 years, and is a registered investment advisor.
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 ADULTS
FALL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation
Indian Classical Dance Saturday, October 1, 4:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Nirmala Madhava and the students of PAMPA
Dance Academy will present both Kathak and
Bharathanatyam dance forms. The show will con-
sist of dance pieces that praise the Indian Gods as
well as celebrate the Indian culture and tradition.
Bo Ai ChorusSaturday, October 29, 4:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
On popular demand, the Bo-Ai Chorus is returning
this October and making its fourth appearance
in as many years at the Fall Performing Arts and
Culture Series. Under the baton of Conductor Ms.
Borjen Lin and accompanied by Pianist Anna Lin,
50 chorus members will bring us this time 12 songs
of various genres (classical, folk, pop, Taiwan's
campus song, musical, sea shanty, and fusion of
African, American, and Latin cultures) in five lan-
guages (English, Chinese, Japanese, Swahili, and
Spanish) and Taiwanese dialect, all by
different composers.
Hawaiian Dance Ensemble & TeachingSunday, October 30, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Come enjoy a tropical taste of the Hawaiian
Islands' color and grace. Learn about the histo-
ry of Hawaii and listen to some famous melodies
like These Islands, Kapua U’i’, God bless America,
Hukilau, and more.
Poetry Memoir Writing Class
Ann Muto, Cupertino Poet Laureate as of July 1,
continues the Poetry Memoir classes begun by
former Poet Laureate Amanda Williamsen.
Sessions are open to those 18+. The dates for
the Poetry Memoir Group sessions are listed
below and are held from 10:45 am - 12:15 pm in
the Story Room at the Library:
• Sept. 7 and 21
• Oct. 5 and 19
• Nov. 2 and 16
To register for this class, please contact Ann
Muto at poetlaureate@cupertino.org
Keep Watching the Skies! A film series
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1:15 pm Bluelight Cinemas, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd
You are invited to watch the films as they were
meant to be seen - blazing across the big screen
- and later participate in a lively post-show discus-
sion led by filmmaker and historian Mark Larson.
Registration is free; seats are limited. Please
register at cupertinolibraryfoundation.org
• October 6: Soylent Green (1973)
• October 13: Them! (1954)
• October 20: Two Star Trek Episodes (1969 and 1989)
• October 27: Forbidden Planet (1956)
Simple Steps for Starting Your BusinessCupertino Library Story Room
In partnership with Silicon Valley SCORE this mentor-
supported program gives new entrepreneurs &
small business owners the structure and support
they need to set their sights on the future. Broken
up into five sessions, the dates are listed below:
• Session 2: Business Concept
October 5, 7 - 8:30 pm
• Session 3: Marketing Plan
October 12, 7 - 8:30 pm
• Session 4: Financial Projections
October 19, 7 - 8:30 pm
• Session 5: Funding Sources
October 26, 7 - 8:30 pm
Woman, Man, and HumorSaturday, October 8, 2 - 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Humor writer, Linyao Wu, will present a funny
and insightful look at the difference between
women and men. This program will be conducted
in Mandarin and book signing will follow after the
presentation and Q&A. Generously sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Downsizing to Freedom to Make Nest Egg Last Monday, October 17 at 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
What does it take to have a successful retirement
plan? A certified financial planner will discuss
main components of retirement readiness and
how to get there sooner. What is the right home
for you in retirement and how to make best out
of what you accumulated.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.Thursday, October 20, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday
of every month. This month, the group will discuss
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson. Recounts the
1991 discovery of a sunken German U-boat by two
scuba divers, tracing how they devoted the follow-
ing years to researching the identities of the sub-
marine and its crew, correcting historical texts and
breaking new ground in the world of diving.
Festival of Lights – Flavor of India: Music and Dance Showcase Saturday, October 22, 2 - 5 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Come and enjoy the rich heritage of India
brought to you in the form of Music & Dance,
celebrating Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights.
Performances from our local Bay Area Music &
Dance schools and esteemed professionals:
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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 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
assistance to offset the cost for senior center
membership and registration for classes and
events. The program is available until June 30,
or until the funds are depleted. Please contact
the senior center for more details.
EVENTS & SOCIALS
Book Review MeetingFriday, October 7, 1:15 - 3pm
Learn about new books and meet new people.
New faces are always welcome! Book Review
meets the first Friday of every month. This
month’s book is The Lady and the Panda.
This is the astonishing true story of Ruth Harkness,
the Manhattan bohemian socialite, who, against
impossible odds became the first American
explorer to bring back China’s most exotic animal.
Free for members, senior guests pay $5 for a pass.
Oktoberfest Social and Birthday Bash Wednesday, October 12, 12 pm
Engage in the tradition of Oktoberfest! Move
along with festive music after we serve a Northern
German meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut, Bavarian
mixed salad, and Black Forest cake for dessert.
Vegetarian option is available when registering.
Members with October birthdays will be honored.
Members are $12, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Hidden TreasuresThursday, October 27, 9 am - 2 pm
Hundreds of items have been donated for this
meaningful fundraising event. The proceeds
from this sale benefit the senior center case
management program for at-risk members and
the Stay Active Fund which provides assistance
to offset the cost of the senior center member-
ship and classes. This is the perfect opportunity
to shop for those one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS
Lady Guinevere’s Round Table Discus-sion GroupTuesday, October 4 - 25, 3 - 4pm
This popular group is returning to the senior
center for lively discussions. Facilitated by
Vivian Silva, MSW, it gives women a voice to discuss
topics related to women’s issues. Free for members.
Senior guests pay $5 for a day pass.
Yoga Thursday, October 6 – November 22, 4 - 5 pm
The richness of precise alignment in the slow
flow of postures will help increase your flexibility,
strength and balance. Pranayama (breathing
practice) is an integral part of each class. There
will be five minutes of guided meditation in
order to scan your whole body and de-stress
your mind. Students are welcome to use a chair,
blocks, straps, blankets, or the wall to modify the
postures in order to get the maximum benefits
of the class. Member fee is $46.
Full Moon Walk at McClellan RanchSaturday, October 15, 7:30pm
Join us as we travel beneath the light of the full
moon along the Stevens Creek Corridor from
McClellan Ranch to Blackberry Farm. We’ll listen
and look for owls, deer, bats, insects, and other
creatures that are active at night. We’ll be traveling
at a relaxed pace. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Pre-registration is required. Member fee is $4.
Tai Chi Thursday, October 6 - December 22
Level I 8:30 - 9:25 amLevel II 9:35 - 10:30 amLevel III 10:40 - 11:35 am
Come try this ancient Chinese Art of moving
meditation in a relaxed and supportive environ-
ment. Learn about its health benefits on many
different levels. Treat yourself to a fun, new
experience! Member fee is $68.
Zumba GoldOctober 21 – December 9, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Come and join the fun! Dance your way to health
in this invigorating and engaging exercise class.
Instruction will focus on all elements of fitness in-
cluding cardiovascular and muscular condition-
ing, flexibility and balance. Member fee is $28
iPad A-ZTuesday, October 25 – November 15, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
This hands-on class will cover a large array of
apps and functions of the iPad. All skill levels are
welcome! Please bring a fully-charged device to
class each time and be sure to know your Apple/
iTunes account ID and password. Member fee is $22.
Intro to iPad PaintingTuesday, October 25 - November 15, 6 - 8 pm
Interested in getting more creative with your
iPad? Come learn to use your iPad in an artistic
way! You will learn to use some of the most popular
art apps and more! Let your imagination flow
onto your iPad canvas. Please bring a fully-charged
device to class each time. Member fee is $22.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Volunteer Nurse – Blood Pressure ChecksMonday, October 10, 24, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, October 4, 18, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)Monday, October 10, 24, 1 - 3 pm
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adult 50 plus news | october 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.
San Francisco Fleet Week, $128
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Art and Evolution of the Guitar, $98
Friday, October 14
Pumpkin Farm Tour and Sam’s Chowder House, $92
Wednesday, October 19
The Lion King, $146
Thursday, November 3
Lumination: A Spectacular Celebration of Light, $86
Sunday, November 6
Cirque Du Soliel presents LUZIA, $139
Friday, November 18
Holiday Poinsettias and Cheese Tour, $87
Tuesday, November 29
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
Find us on Facebook! cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: seniorcntr@cupertino .org
Website: cupertino .org/senior
TOURS
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal
October 30 - November 16, 2016
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 mile-
stone in their cruising careers. Experience the
marvel of a Panama Canal transit aboard the
Crystal Symphony, one of the most spacious cruise
ships at sea. 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 adven-
tures in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, located on the
southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.
Inclusive: flights, gratuities, transfers and on-
board amenities. Member Cost: $7,195.
Southern Charm
Experience the history, charm and singular
hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and
South Carolina including Charleston, Savan-
nah, and the United States’ oldest city, St.
Augustine, Florida.
Canadian Rockies by Train
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
unspoiled wilderness of Canada.
COMING IN 2017
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
HousingMonday, October 3, 17, 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, October 7, 14, 21, 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 ManagerWednesdays 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 GroupThursday, October 13, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join our
circle of support.
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.
October 3, 4 & 72016 Statewide Ballot Measures Part 1-
League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunny-
vale present Pro's and Con's of 2016 Statewide
Ballot Measures.
October 10, 11 & 14CA 2016 Statewide Ballot Measures Part 2 -
League of Women Voters of Cupertino-
Sunnyvale present Pro's and Con's of 2016
Statewide Ballot Measures.
October 17, 18 & 21Cupertino Chief of Police - Why is a county
sheriff the Chief of Police for Cupertino? Why
did he choose to be a peace officer? What are
some of his duties?
October 24, 25 & 28Here Comes Generation Z - There's so much
information on the millennial generation, but
now there's Generat ion Z, and many are curi-
ous, what will they be like?
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 8 9
eco news | october
Potential Flooding in YOUR
Neighborhood – Are You Prepared?
As the rainy season begins, residents should
prepare for the possibility of flooding. Be aware
that standard homeowners insurance policies do
not cover losses caused by floods or mudslides.
Property owners can protect against potential
flood damage by purchasing flood insurance and
by preparing a family disaster plan. For property
owners who currently possess flood insurance, be
sure to inventory and photograph your home’s
contents and put important papers and insurance
policies in a safe place. Some areas in Cupertino,
such as properties along Calabazas Creek and
Stevens Creek, are at increased risks for flooding.
Visit FloodSmart.gov, which will provide you with
information on your flood zone and flood insur-
ance options. You can also call the Cupertino
Public Works Department at 408.777.3354 to
better understand your flooding risks
Floods, like all natural disasters, are a hazard to
people and property. Prepare for emergencies
accordingly by creating a family disaster plan
for your family that includes a designated place
where you can rendezvous after an evacuation
order is issued.
The City provides the following services to help
residents prepare for potential flooding:
1. Residents can pick up sandbags from various
Santa Clara Valley Water District sites located
throughout Santa Clara County. For pick-up
locations, visit www.valleywater.org/sandbags.
2. Contact the Cupertino Building Depart-
ment to get a permit before you build. The
City’s Building Department has a booklet
called What You Should Know Before You
Hire a Contractor. Booklets are available at
the downstairs counter at City Hall, or you can
download the pamphlet at www.cslb.ca.gov.
3. City staff can assist with onsite flooding and
drainage issues. They can provide you with
practical drainage information, from directing
your roof downspouts away from your house,
to providing a more site specific response to
drainage issues. Call 408.777.3354 to discuss
your concerns regarding these items.
4. Other information on flood preparedness
is available on the Cupertino website at
cupertino.org/emergency, on the FEMA
website at www.fema.gov, and in publications
carried at the Cupertino Library.
How we can work together to protect Cupertino
from flooding:
• The City’s storm drainage system is composed
of street gutters, the storm drain sewer inlets
(at street corners), and the pipes that connect
the inlets to local creeks. This system drains
street runoff into the creeks and channels on
the valley floor.
• Residents can assist the City and help protect
their neighborhood from localized flooding by
sweeping street gutters regularly, placing
swept material in a compost bin or garbage
can depending on the items, and checking that
nearby storm drain grates are not covered with
leaves or litter. The City routinely sweeps the
gutters twice a month in residential areas and
once a week in commercial areas.
• In the fall, before the rains start, a contractor
vacuums City storm drain inlets, and checks
for any evidence of hazardous materials in the
drains. This cleaning prevents any illegally
dumped materials from washing into our
creeks with the first rain.
• Please notify the City if you observe excess
debris and trash in streams and ditches.
Saturday, October 8th is Environmental
Recycling & Document Shredding Day
Clean out those closets and head to our summer
Environmental Recycling and Document Shred -
ding Day with your old or broken electronics,
confidential papers you’d like to shred and
recycle, and more. It’s Saturday, October 8, 2016,
9 am - 1 pm in De Anza College’s Parking Lot A.
Accepted items:
• Electronic waste (computers, monitors, and
printers)
• Universal Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs,
and fluorescent tubes)
• Reusable furniture (not dirty, stained, or torn)
• Clothing
• Home construction debris (limited to what will
fit in a pickup truck
• Residential documents (for confidential onsite
shredding; two-box limit)
Items NOT accepted:
• No paint or toxic chemicals
• No mattresses
For further information, contact Recology at
408.725.4020. Can’t make the event? You can
still get rid of unwanted electronics at the FREE
e-waste drop off offered for Cupertino residents
by Apple Computer (now at 1326 Kiefer Road,
Sunnyvale). See cupertino.org/environmentalday
for more disposal details.
Protect your local creek: It’s not just a
good idea, it’s the law!
You may not be aware of them, but Cupertino
has four creeks and many smaller streams run-
ning through town, and all that water is heading
to the San Francisco Bay. And did you know that
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Poetry Reading
at Cupertino Library
Story Room – No Charge
Two Poets Laureate and a winner
of the 2016 Rotary Teen Poetry
Contest will read on Thursday,
October 13, 7 - 8:30 pm. San Ramon
Poet Laureate Shikha Malaviya,
Cupertino Poet Laureate Ann Muto and Aryia
Dattamajumdar will read poems related to the
theme: “Myself, My World, Our World.” All poets
are invited to read during the Open Mic period.
Shikha Malaviya is co-founder of The (Great)
Indian Poetry Collective, dedicated to introducing
new voices from India and the Indian diaspora.
She has been a featured TEDx speaker, AWP
mentor, and has been nominated for the Pushcart
Prize. Her book of poems is called Geography of
Tongues. Shikha was a resident of Cupertino from
2002-08, when she helped foster the joy of poetry/
creative writing in the classroom at Regnart
Elementary and McAuliffe Elementary Schools
where her children were students.
Aryia Dattamajumdar is a student at Cupertino
Middle School. Her favorite class in school is
science. She discovered through her volunteer
activities that leading a group of people takes a
community. This competition helped her master
the courage of writing poetry and created a
life-long passion for poetry. In addition to
writing poetry, the competition motivated her
to become more active in poetry events in the
community.
REMINDER: Poetry Memoir Sessions continue
from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm in the Story Room at
the Cupertino Library. Direct any questions to
poetlaureate@cupertino.org. Space is limited,
so please sign up at poetlaureate@cupertino.org.
Wednesdays:
October 5 – “A Poet’s Place is in the Poem”
October 19 – “Body of Work”
November 2 – “Holidays”
November 16 – "My Poems, My Book”
there are laws requiring Cupertino to keep those
creek waters free of trash and pollutants? That is
how we protect the fish and wildlife both in the
creeks and in the Bay.
Cupertino needs your help! To protect your
nearest creek, remember that the storm drains that
you see in streets and parking lots were designed
to protect Cupertino from flooding as a result of
heavy rain by channeling water off the streets and
into the creeks! That means any litter or oil or
pollutant that ends up in the street or on the
ground could easily get washed into a storm drain
and then into a creek, endangering local wildlife.
What can you do?
Don’t put anything down a storm drain: Common
examples of illegal discharges include mud, silt,
litter, pool water, grease, oil, landscaping material,
pesticides, fertilizers, sand, wash water, soap,
automotive fluids, paint and food waste.
Call the City at 408.777.3354 if:
• You see anyone purposefully dumping
anything down a storm drain (That’s illegal!)
• Someone is overwatering their yard and the
excess is reaching to the storm drain (Water
from yards can contain pesticides, fertilizers,
herbicides, and pet waste!)
• A storm drain smells unusual (That could mean
something illegal has been dumped in it!)
• You see trash in or near a storm drain
(It could wash in!)
We want to know and we have staff to evaluate
the situation and help.
To report an illegal discharge or dumping incident
that occurred in Cupertino, contact the City of
Cupertino at the following phone numbers:
• Monday - Friday, 7:30 am -5:30 pm,
Call 408.777.3354
• Monday - Friday, 6 am - 3 pm,
Call 408.777.3269
• After Hours – 408.299.2507 (Santa Clara County
Communications will notify the City’s on-call staff)
Shop Green with Cupertino’s New
Green Business Map
Next time you dine out or shop ’til you drop,
support businesses that protect our environment
and contribute to a healthier Cupertino.
Visit gis.cupertino.org/GreenBiz to access a
map of Cupertino’s businesses that have show-
cased their green commitment by becoming
certified green businesses, participating in the
ReThink Disposable Program, or composting
their food scraps. Users can select businesses by
business type or can toggle over each business
location to learn more about that business’s
green practices. Learn more at cupertino.org/greenbusiness.
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community calendar | october
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 - 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 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 http://excalibur.
toastmastersclubs.org
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org
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
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
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 http://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
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
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
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
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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
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org
OCT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
OCT 4 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm
OCT 5 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
OCT 5 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
OCT 6 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
OCT 6 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm C.)5 pm
OCT 6 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
OCT 11 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm
OCT 12 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Community Center)6 pm
OCT 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
OCT 13 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
OCT 18 City Council Meeting (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm
OCT 19 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
OCT 20 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
OCT 20 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
OCT 22 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
OCT 25 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
OCT 25 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm
OCT 26 Teen Commission (Quinlan Community Center)6 pm
OCT 27 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 #7
Riding in Sidewalks/Paths/Crosswalks
The state vehicle code specifies that individual
cities may create their own laws regarding bicycle
riding on sidewalks and in crosswalks; however,
if a bicyclist rides in a crosswalk, he or she
relinquishes his or her right-of-way. Cupertino’s
ordinance regarding crosswalks states that it is
illegal for bicyclists (including minors) to ride in
a crosswalk – you must get off and walk. This
applies to both marked and unmarked crosswalks
at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Cupertino’s ordinance regarding sidewalks and
pedestrian paths states that children under 10
years of age may ride on a sidewalk or pedestrian
path as long as they are considerate of pedestrian
safety and are not in front of stores (in a business
district). For additional information see our web
site, walkbikecupertino.org.
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REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016Council Members Present: Sinks, Chang, Vaidhyanathan, Paul, and Wong Council Members Absent: None
Announced that council gave direction to the city attorney for
conference with legal counsel - existing litigation pursuant to
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of gov't code 54956.9; city of
Cupertino v. Siemens industry, Inc. Et al, case #1-14-cv-272838
Presented the proclamation to Cupertino resident Rajee Shah
in recognition of performing community service
Presented the certificates of recognition to Cupertino staff
member’s frank villa and Pete Arnst for responding quickly to
aid an injured bicyclist
Viewed the transit video ii
Continued item no. 21 appeal of Kimberly Sandstrom appeal
regarding eligibility to purchase below market rate (BMR) unit
to September 20, 2016
Approved the august 2 city council minutes
Adopted resolution no. 16-085 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending july 1, 2016
Adopted resolution no. 16-086 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending july 8, 2016
Adopted resolution no. 16-087 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending july 15, 2016
Adopted resolution no. 16-088 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending july 22, 2016
Adopted resolution no. 16-089 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending july 29, 2016
A.) Rescinded resolution no. 14-168 and adopted resolution
no. 16-090 amending the conflict of interest code of the city
of Cupertino; and b.) Authorized the city manager to sign the
required 2016 local agency biennial notice
1. Amended compensation and terms sections of the first
amended and restated agreement that expired on June 30,
2016; and 2. Authorized the city manager to sign the second
amended and restated agreement with insight
Under postponements, tabled authorization of city manager
to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with self-help for
the elderly program for use of the Creekside Park building for
the period of September 12, 2016-december 31, 2016
Approved fee waiver request from league of women voters
of Cupertino-Sunnyvale for approximately $165 in facility use
fees for the use of community hall on September 22 and Sep-
tember 26, 2016 for candidate forums and a presentation
Accepted a donation for a bench with a special plaque in
memory of Erik Chen from his father Mr. Leon Chen to be
placed at Creekside Park
Approved application for alcohol beverage license for Lyfe
kitchen NorCal, LLC (dba Lyfe kitchen), 19399 Stevens creek
boulevard
Authorized funding in the amount of $250,000 for the sidewalk
renovation-Stevens creek Blvd. (Stelling-de Anza) project
Authorized the city manager to execute a master agreement
between the city of Cupertino and HMH engineering, Inc. In
the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for a term of approxi-
mately two years
Conducted the second reading and enact ordinance no. 16-
2147: "an ordinance of the city council of the city of Cupertino
amending section 11.27.145 of the Cupertino municipal code
relating to designation of preferential parking zones" on
canyon oak way on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Under postponements, appeal of Kimberly Sandstrom appeal
regarding eligibility to purchase below market rate (BMR) unit
was continued to September 20, 2016
A) Adopted resolution no. 16-091 approving development
permit (dp-2015-05) and environmental analysis (negative
declaration) (ea-2015-05); and b) adopted resolution no. 16-
092 approving architectural and site approval (asa-2015-22);
and c) adopted resolution no. 16-093 approving use permit
(u-2015-06) d) adopted resolution no. 16-094 approving heart
of the city exception (exc-2016-03); and e) adopted resolution
no. 16-095 approving fence exception (exc-2016-05; and f)
adopted resolution no. 16-096 approving tree removal permit
(tr-2016-14); and g) conducted the first reading of ordinance
no. 16-2148 (development agreement da-2016-01): "ordi-
nance of the city council of the city of Cupertino approving a
development agreement by and among the city of Cupertino,
Cupertino 10145, LLC, and marina plaza LLC, for the marina
plaza project at 10122 Bandley drive and 10145 north De Anza
boulevard"; and the development agreement (da) will be
amended to include:
• The applicant shall make six (6) units accessible to seniors
and utilize their best efforts to convert them into senior hous-
ing consistent with federal and state requirements
• The da will be revised to reflect the final agreement between
the school board and the applicant
• the applicant will add two (2) moderate income units to the
16-very low income units already proposed in the project, for
a total of 18 BMR units. They will receive credit (based on the
city’s 2014 nexus study for the housing mitigation fees) for
the additional moderate income units towards the balance of
mitigation fees to be paid.
Adopted resolution 16-097, finding no basis to find as
unreasonable the increase in Cupertino municipal water
system potable water rates and charges, effective September
15, 2016 and retroactive to January 1, 2016, by 8.6% which is
equivalent to the rate increase authorized by the California
public utilities commission (“CPUC”), after extensive review
for systems owned and operated by San Jose water company
in other areas within the city (sinks recusing)
Adopted resolution no. 16-098 approving the assessment
of fees on private parcels for the annual weed abatement
program with direction that Santa Clara County weed abate-
ment manager Moe Kumre would work with those who spoke
regarding possible fee waivers
Accepted the resignation of technology, information, and
communications commissioner Shishir Chavan and direct staff
to fill the unscheduled vacancy in January 2017; and b) set
the application deadline of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13,
2017 and interviews beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday and
Tuesday, January 23 and 24 for commissions with terms expir-
ing January 30, 2017
Approved recommended policies and guidelines on sister
cities, friendship cities, and international delegations with an
amendment to allow reimbursement of expenses related to
sister city student exchange programs as follows: $2,500 per
year for programs with 5-9 students and $5,000 per year for
programs with 10 or more students (Vaidhyanathan absent)
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Aroma Wellness
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Care Bear Homecare
10204 S Tantau Ave
Cosine Ediscovery Solutions Inc
7648 Newcastle Dr
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910 Old Town Ct
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Submission deadline for the November edition is October 7.
Habib Khan School of Music, Hemant Thakkar
flute maestro, Anjali Natya: Bharatanatyam,
Madhuri Kishore School of Kuchipudi, Starrz
Dance school: Bollywood, Sahiyar Gujarati
Dance troupe: Garba, Pamap Dance Academy:
Bhratanatyam, Nrityakalaya Dance Company:
Semi Classical Dance, Shambhavi Dandekar
School of Dance: Kathak, Malvika Sriram
popular singer.
There will be crafts and a puppet dance for kids
too! Come and join the fun! Brought to you by
the Cupertino Library and Cupertino Rancho
Indo-American Association. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
ESL Conversation Club
Every Friday from 10:30 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
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.
Library News, continued from page 7
Safe Routes 2 School, continued from page 5
2. Walk or bike to work one more time per week than you currently do. Maybe this
means walking or biking just once a week -
that’s great! Any amount of progress is prog-
ress and you’ll take one more car off the road!
3. Walk or bike to school with your children.
Allow mornings or afternoons to be times of
family bonding while meeting neighbors and
enjoying fresh air. If you live too far to walk or
bike, park ½ mile away and walk or bike the rest!
4. Join in a carpool at least once a week.
Carpooling is a fantastic way to reduce the
number of cars on the road and improve
community health. Plus it can save you the
stress of driving your child every single day!
5. Lead a walking group! Frustrated with the
backup of cars in your neighborhood due to
school traffic? Volunteer to be a walking group
leader at your local school and eliminate 10-20
cars from the road per morning! Contact the
Safe Routes 2 School Coordinator for planning
assistance.
6. Volunteer during mornings or afternoons at your local school! Are you seeing near misses
during pick-up and drop-off? Why not help and
ask your local school staff if you can volunteer
to help calm traffic flow? Your liability is pro-
tected by the federal Volunteer Protection Act!
For more information on any of these steps,
contact the Cupertino Safe Routes 2 School
Coordinator at saferoutes@cupertino.org!
As scientist and philosopher Aristotle once said,
“We are what we repeatedly do.” Let’s ensure that
every time we ride, walk, or drive that we adopt
the mentality that our family and friends are biking
or walking on the road alongside us and ALWAYS
prioritize the lives and safety of others.
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