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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene October 2016 - 10.01.2016 Cupertino 2016 Election November 8, 2016 A General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 8, to elect two Councilmembers, each to a four-year term Wildlife & Harvest Day Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hidden Treasures Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino 2016 Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Animal Safety Starts with You . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Safe Routes 2 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Children's Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Poetry Reading at Cupertino Library . . . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar . . 12-13 Biking Safety Tip 7: Riding in Sidewalks Paths & Crosswalks . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXIX no.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 – see details on page 3 – see details on page 2 – see details on page 2 events in cupertino | october 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 cupertino scene October 20162 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! volume XXXIX number 8 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 | 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: cupertino scene October 20164 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 roots | october Autumn Musings b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r 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 volume XXXIX number 8 5 cupertino library | october 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. cupertino scene October 20166 cupertino library | october 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: continued on page 15 volume XXXIX number 8 7 adult 50 plus news | october 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 cupertino scene October 20168 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 cupertino scene October 201610 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. volume XXXIX number 8 11 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 1 3 4 5 6 10 11 14 17 20 23 24 27 OCT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene October 201612 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. 27 28 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. volume XXXIX number 8 13 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) Receive construction project updates was not heard Report on committee assignments and general comments was not heard council actions | october cupertino scene October 201614 Aroma Wellness 10601 S De Anza Blvd Ste 212 Care Bear Homecare 10204 S Tantau Ave Cosine Ediscovery Solutions Inc 7648 Newcastle Dr Hong Ting Co 910 Old Town Ct Imagen Nation Llc 10829 Sycamore Ct Nourishing Networks Llc 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Welcome New Businesses 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. volume XXXIX number 8 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STDU.S. PostagePAIDCupertino, CAPermit No. 239ECRWSS cupertino.org CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 THE SCENE IS PRINTED ON 40% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLE PAPER WITH SOY INK Access City online at cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Block Leader Program: cupertino.org/blockleader Building Department: cupertino.org/building Cupertino Website: cupertino.org Cupertino Facebook: cupertino.org/facebook Cupertino Twitter: cupertino.org/twitter City Channel: Comcast 26, U-verse 99, cupertino.org/citychannel Code Enforcement: cupertino.org/codeenforcement Commissions: cupertino.org/commissions Emergency Preparedness: cupertino.org/emergency Job Opportunities: cupertino.org/jobs Neighborhood Watch: cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning Public Works: cupertino.org/publicworks Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio Recreation & Community Services cupertino.org/recreationandcommunityservices Main Line 408.777.CITY (2489) 408.777.3200 City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org Recreation & Community Services 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org Public Works 408.777.3354 publicworks@cupertino.org Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 sccsheriff.org CITY DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES