The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutScene April 2015 - 04.01.2015 Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms in Cupertino’s Memorial Park April 25 & 26, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister City Committee is sponsoring the 32nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Admission is FREE. Big Bunny 5K April 4, 2015, Cupertino Civic Center The start of Spring signals the time for the annual Big Bunny Fun Run, an event that celebrates our positive, healthy, and connected community. – see details on page 3 Cherry Blossom Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 McClellann Ranch Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 HOLI Festival of Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Big Bunny 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Free Compost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Recycling & Document Shredding Day . .10 Reusable Student Designed Art Bags . . . . . .10 Cupertino’s 7th Annual Earth Day . . . . . . . .10 Water-Wise Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Good Food for a Great Cause . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar . . . .12-13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXVIII no.3 | april 2015 – see details on page 2 Festival of Colors, Holi in Cupertino! April 11, 11 am – 5 pm, Memorial Park, Cupertino Join us for an unforgettable event filled with a multitude of colors, live music, dancing, yoga, food and much more! The Festival of Colors - Holi is coming to Memorial Park in Cupertino on April 11 for the very first time! – see details on page 3 happenings in cupertino This family festival honors Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. Indoor cultural displays and demonstrations will be featured in the Quinlan Community Center. Outdoor entertain- ment is held at the Amphitheater and includes Taiko drum groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts, and musical performances that take place throughout the day. Children’s activities feature hands-on arts & crafts and a petting zoo. The festival offers a wide selection of Japanese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstra- tions, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. Also featured is the 2nd annual Japanese Speech Contest conducted by NSG Colleges USA. The contest will take place at 10 am on Saturday, with the grand prize of a Japan-related travel package valued at $500. Food and drink include sushi, spam musubi, gyoza, Asian chicken salad, yakisoba, mochi, teriyaki chicken skewers, hot rice, shave ice, fruit bowl , kettle corn, cotton candy, coffee, smooth- ies, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas, and lemonade. For more information about this event and details of the indoor program, visit www.cupertinotoyokawa.org. For more information on the Japanese Speech Contest, visit www.nsgcolleges.com or contact info@nsgcolleges.com Cherry Blossom Festival, continued from page 1 Saturday April 25, 2015 Entertainment Outdoor Amphitheater 11 am Opening Remarks - Master of Ceremonies - Bill Nishimoto 11:05 am Sunnyvale Suzuki Violinists (children’s group) 11:35 am Maikaze Taiko ( Japanese drums ) 12:10 pm Welcome Remarks and Introductions of Honored Guests 12:35 pm The Fine Arts Commission 12:40 pm San Jose Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums) 1:50 pm Satsuma Dojo (Karate: art of self-defense) 2:20 pm Northern California Naginata Federation (martial arts) 2:50 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964) 3:20 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art) 3:50 pm Halau Na Wai Ola/Island Moves (hula) 4:10 pm Watsonville Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums) 4:50 pm Closing Remarks Sunday April 26, 2015 Entertainment Outdoor Amphitheater 11 am Opening Remarks - Master of Ceremonies - Bill Nishimoto 11:05 am Okaigan Karate Dojo (Karate) 11:30 am Palo Alto Kendo (fencing) 12 pm Western Aikido Yosho Kai (martial arts, “Way of Harmony”) 12:30 pm Stanford Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums) 1:15 pm Kodenkan Jujitsu Dojo ( Japanese martial art) 1:45 pm Azama Honryu Seifu Ichisenkai Mototake Kinuko Okinawan Dance Academy 2:10 pm Cupertino Judo Club (Olympic sport since 1964) 2:40 pm Aikido of Silicon Valley (classical martial art) 3:10 pm Okinawa Eisa Shima-Daiko (Okinawan dance and drum) 3:30 pm Emeryville Taiko (Japanese ceremonial drums) 4:15 pm Closing Remarks McClellan Ranch Tours2nd Saturday of every month, 10 am - 12 noon Rolling Hill 4-H Youth Members would like to educate the public about the animals at the farm, agriculture, and the Youth Develop - ment Program. There are miniature horses, chickens, dairy goats, pygmy goats, pack goats, and during the Spring and Summer there are also market animals: steer, swine and sheep. Not all the market animals will always be there even during the Spring and Summer. Tours are FREE and open to everyone. Public tours will take place at McClellan Ranch Park (22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino) once a month on the 2nd Saturday from March through November. If you are unable to stop by at this time, feel free to visit the ranch at a different time with a 4-H volunteer or member. Private tours are available for school groups, Girl Scout troops, etc. Please contact mcclellanranch4htours@gmail.com for private tours and more information. cupertino scene April 20152 Did you know the City of Cupertino has its own Instagram page? Follow our page @cityofcupertino and use #SeeCupertino to showcase your pictures of our wonderful City! No matter your fitness level, there is something for everyone at the Big Bunny Fun Run. The more competitive athlete will find the 5K run challeng- ing, while others will enjoy the leisurely paced 2.5K walk. Children will have a blast participating in the Kids Run where everyone is a winner. The Big Bunny Fun Run is honored to support “charity: water” as they work to provide clean water to needy communities in the developing world. $5 of every registration will go to support their efforts to bring this life giving substance to those who need it most. By work- ing together, we can help create positive, healthy, and connected communities all over the world. For more information about the Big Bunny 5K and how you can get involved, please visit www.bigbunny5k.com or email parks@cupertino.org. – Big Bunny 5K, continued from page 1 2015 BIG BUNNY FUN RUN HOLI, continued from page 1 Holi, a traditional festival in India, announc- es the end of winter & the arrival of spring. People leave their worries behind and throw color in the air to signify this joyous time. At the top of the hour be- tween 11am and 5 pm, a countdown will signal a color throw. With the help of the audience, an amazing rainbow of reds, greens, yellows, purples, and blues will be created. Dance to a special mix of Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Bollywood, Bhangra and Fusion beats to dance to! Both Live Music and DJ performances will pulsate the day. $3 Parking at De Anza College Flint Center parking lot and other marked locations. You can buy tickets for $6 online at www.neteffectmedia.com or for $8 at the gate. Yoga instructors will be holding free classes for beginners and advanced yogis. Those who need a break from the dancing and fun can explore the rest of the festival – which includes delicious food and arts & crafts booths – or simply sit out on the grass and relax, enjoying the culture this event brings. It is recommended to wear something you don't mind getting dirty. Contact lenses are best avoided but if anybody experiences any eye irritation, an onsite EMT would be happy to help. It is recommended to bring cash for food/merchandise. Don't forget a few plastic cov- ers for your car seats for the ride back home! There will be some for sale, in case you forget. All color must be purchased at the event only. Come and discover your new, colorful side! This event is presented by the International Association for Human Values www.IAHV.org. IAHV operates the YES! for Schools program and other initiatives. YES! for Schools is dedicated to providing young people with a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy lifestyle. This event will fundraise for the YES programs for the local High Schools in Cupertino. volume XXXVIII number 3 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 | april Be Part of the Solution in a Disaster When a disaster strikes, be it earthquake, flood, hazmat spill or other disaster, there is a team of trained volunteers who are prepared to help, known as the Cupertino Citizen Corps (CCC). Supported by the City, Santa Clara County Fire, Sheriffs, and other agencies, the CCC members go through extensive training to provide backup support when resources are stretched thin. They also actively engage in offering training and out- reach events to inform residents how to prepare for and survive after a major disaster. During an emergency CCC will staff resources called ARKs, which are stationed around Cupertino, gather emergency information for the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), perform basic first aid, perform light search and rescue, provide neigh- borhood safety assessments, and keep the resi- dents informed of emergency information pro- vided by the City. Find out how to get involved at www.cupertino.org/volunteerportal. What is it you want to be trained to help with? The CCC is comprised of the following volunteer members: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – This core group is trained to help in all of the most common disaster situations. Training includes light search and rescue, fire safety, disaster medical operations, disaster psychol- ogy, hazardous materials identification, the inci- dent command structure, and terrorism. In a di- saster these people are right where the action is. Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) – This group of amateur radio volunteers are the lifeblood of communication in a disaster when normal phone and internet service are down. They assist the city by providing profes- sional emergency communications, increasing the city’s emergency response effectiveness, and speeding the recovery effort. Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) – These volunteers promote health and safety to citizens through- out the year and are trained to function as a first aid medical unit in the City’s emergency plan. Various training classes are offered in emergency medical care, such as, basic medical evaluation, advanced first aid, CPR and defibrillator use, and medical evacuation. Block Leaders – These volunteers help build a cohesive neighborhood and provide a point of contact in a neighborhood to the City Manag- er’s Office throughout the year and an informa- tional source for neighborhood disaster assessment to the local ARK volunteers and thus to the City. Neighborhood Watch – Volunteer leaders work with the Sheriff’s Office to organize their neigh - borhood to be on the watch for suspicious persons or and report criminal activity. Watch for announcements in the coming months on special meeting dates to meet the Cupertino Citizen Corps and find out more about our volunteer opportunities. Give Back to Cupertino! - There are many ways to give back to the community. Many oppor- tunities are available right here in Cupertino. Cupertino is a fantastic place to work and live. There is always a need for the assistance of more dedicated volunteers. All of us have some skill to become a contributor to our Cupertino team and give back to the community. Your service as a volunteer will be rewarding and educational and you will be helping to protect your family and friends. If the Cupertino Citizen Corps is not for you, other opportunities in the community are also available. Visit www.cupertino.org/volunteer for more information on what is available. Upcoming Public Sessions: Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled on request for Cupertino businesses, churches, or social groups of 8 or more. This class can come to you! Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 1.408.777.3335, 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 ex- tinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions - and more! The next two PEP classes are: April 27, 6 - 9 pm, Joan Pisani Saratoga Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga and May 6, 6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino. For registration by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org, (provide your full name, e-mail address, phone number and residential or work address in the West Valley, or contact the Santa Clara County Fire Department at 408.378.4010. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to be part of the disaster response solution. This is an intensive 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 members of Cupertino residences to attend this worthwhile training. The next class runs April 21 - 30, Tuesdays through Thursdays 6 - 9 pm with the final hands-on and graduation Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All classes will be held at the Joan Pisani Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registration fee is $35 which will be reim- bursed to Cupertino residents upon successful completion of the course. If you have questions or want to register, contact: info@sccfd.org or 1.408.378.4010. Think about what you can do to volunteer somewhere in Cupertino and act to find out more.If you do only one thing to prepare this month: cupertino scene April 20154 roots | A lovely new book came out recently - I found a copy at the Saratoga Museum. The book chron- icles the major mineral springs and resorts in Santa Clara Valley in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and features lovely black & white and col- ored postcards of the era. The largest of these resorts - Alum Rock Park, Gilroy Hot Springs, Madrone Soda Springs and Congress Springs in Saratoga featured well-appointed hotels and cottage accommodations for guests. Traditionally, visitors could relax and take advan- tage of the therapeutic properties of the mineral springs by bathing in the waters, a ritual univer- sally known as “taking the cure”. At the small- er springs where there was no grand resort, it was also fashionable to travel to the site of the springs to “take the waters”. The mineral water was bottled to be sold locally and sometimes distributed across the state and even beyond. Alkaline waters were helpful in the reduction of discomfort due to excess stomach acidity; waters with measurable salt content would no doubt stimulate the appetite. Waters high in sul- phur may well have had a real effect in the treat- ment of certain skin diseases. And hot springs baths could be most effective in soothing sore, overworked muscles. Our valley had hot springs, carbonated springs, sulphur springs, magnesia springs and iron springs. One of the better known spring resorts was Alum Rock Park, on the east side of San Jose. It was created by the California State legislature as the state’s first municipal park in 1872. It had 1,000 acres and eventually had eighteen devel- oped hot and mineral springs. There was a hotel, swimming pool, restaurant, and separate bath- houses for men and women, an aviary with exotic birds, livery stables and camping facilities. At the very end of this charming book, Cuper- tino’s own little known “spring” rates 2 1/2 lines and is mis-located as being in San Jose, which it is not. Our spring is the “dripping rock” of this article’s title. Soda Rock is located on Stevens Canyon Road, past the dam and up into the foot- hills. It was a favorite spot for picnics in the old days. For as long as anyone can remember, Soda Rock has dripped it’s mineral laden waters down the face of the large, tall rock on the side of the road. Over the decades the rock has grown and now juts out to the edge of the narrow road. It appears that no one has ever tried to bottle or sell the water. Sometimes in the winter when snow dusts the lower Santa Cruz foothills and the temperature dips into the high 20’s - low 30’s at that elevation, the drips coming down Soda Rock become very picturesque icicles. Amid the hustle and bustle of our high-tech val- ley in modern times, the idea of taking a horse drawn carriage to one of these relaxing foothill resorts sounds very appealing - sitting on the verandah of a grand old hotel or on a cottage porch, far from traffic and freeways and “taking the waters” ...a bygone era that exists now only in books ….a pity. Resource: Mineral Springs of Santa Clara County - a pictorial history of the natural springs of the San- ta Clara Valley, California in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author: Ian L. Sanders. Mineral Springs and Dripping Rocks b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r The Japanese Tea House stood at the entrance to the picnic area. There were stories about of the swarms of yellow jackets that habitually preyed on the visitor's picnic delicacies. Apparently the proprietors of the tea house would burn piles of newspapers to keep them away. Undated postcard. The later stucco-exterior café was larger and more luxurious than the earlier wooden structure. Undated postcard. volume XXXVIII number 3 5 cupertino library Celebrate National Poetry Month at Cupertino Library Children are invited to celebrate National Poetry Month at the Cupertino Library this April. Look for our ten “poetry starter” pictures posted around the Children’s Room, and pick up a poetry starter sheet at the Children’s Desk to write a poem in- spired by one of our pictures. Submitted poems will be displayed in the Children’s Room during the month of April. Chamber Music By the Bay Wednesday, April 1, 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall Chamber Music By the Bay presents a musical program for children. Children’s Garden @ Cupertino Library Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:30- 4:30 pm Cupertino Library Courtyard The Cupertino Library’s Children’s Garden will be open on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for all ages, weather permitting. School age children are invited to participate in various hands-on garden activities throughout the season. Children under five must be accompanied in the garden by an adult at all times. Our garden is in the Cupertino Library Courtyard. Our Children’s Garden is generously supported by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Cupertino Cinema Club Thursday, April 9, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title. Cupertino Library LEGO Club Thursday, April 16, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Children 1st through 8th grade are invited to build with LEGO bricks in the Story Room. The Library will provide LEGO bricks; please leave your own LEGO bricks at home and all LEGO creations will stay at the library. Reading Buddies Come read to a therapy animal! Children who are currently in kindergarten to 5th grade may regis- ter in person at the Children’s Desk starting April 20 for one of our May programs. STEAM LEADS Superhero School Cupertino Library invites middle school students currently in 6th – 8th grades to join our spring STEAM LEADS Superhero School. Offered in the months of March, April and May, Superhero School provides a unique opportunity to partici- pate in STEAM activities in the library and online. This April, become a Teenage Green Ninja Climate Action Hero! Find out how at our April 22 event at 4 pm where you will see Green Ninjas in action, participate in a game show and win fabulous prizes! For more info, visit www.sccl.org/Locations/ Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS. Jim Gill in His 2015 Family Room Tour Sunday, May 3, 1 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Join us to clap, sing, dance and even sneeze along to silly and inspiring musical games for the whole family. Bring a blanket so everyone can sit and enjoy the concert together. Jim Gill is a mu- sician and author with unique credentials among children’s artists. Jim is a child development spe- cialist, completing his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of play. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen Instagram Contest March 1 – April 30 Take a photo about reading or the Cupertino Li- brary. Upload it to Instagram. If your account is public, use hashtag #cupertinolibraryteens If your account is private, press “…” to email your pho- to to social@sccl.org with the name of your li- brary location in the subject. Enter as many times as you want! Contest Rules: You must be 13 to 18 years old. It must be your original work. The last day to submit your entry is April 30. Winners will be contacted via email or Instagram. SAT Practice Test with KAPLAN Saturday, April 4, 10 am – 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Be prepared for the college entrance tests by tak- ing a fully proctored mock SAT Test provided by Kaplan. This is as close as you will come to taking the real SAT test, so get some excellent practice 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 noon – 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 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: www.sccl.org. cupertino scene April 20156 and register. Online Registration begins at 8 am on Monday, March 16. Teen Poetry Workshop Thursday, April 9, 7 – 9 pm Library Story Room Poet Laureate of Cupertino, Jennifer Swanton Brown, teams up with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, David Perez, to offer a poetry workshop for teens. The class emphasizes learning through the act of composition itself. Students will work through a series of writing exercises that encour- age them to discover deeper meaning behind their own past experiences. The class also offers a number of examples of professional poetry to help demonstrate certain key concepts. Students are invited to bring a poem they have written themselves, even if it is incomplete. Online regis- tration begins at 8 am Monday, March 16. SAT Practice Test Review Wednesday, April 15 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Get follow-up scores from Kaplan’s Mock SAT Test. Learn how to raise test scores and improve test taking strategies. Q & A session will be included. Monta Vista High School & Cupertino Library Teen Technology Symposium Friday, April 24, 5 - 9 pm Cupertino Community Hall Calling all STEAM (Science, Technology, Engi- neering, Arts, Math) learners. The Teen Sympo- sium is back! Join us as we welcome some of the top names in the STEAM fields as they provide the audience with inside information on what it takes to be successful in these fields. If you want to make a future in any of these areas, you do not want to miss this program! Raffle prizes will be given and refreshments will be served. No regis- tration necessary. Open to all ages. Getting Ready for College: Common Core Changes and the New SAT Readiness Thursday, April 30, 7 – 8:30 pm Library Story Room Are you ready for the Core Curriculum & New SAT changes? Do you know how these will affect college admissions? • The New SAT • Common Core standards for High School • How students and families should prepare PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Globe On Screen: Renaissance Drama At the Bluelight Cinemas! 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino Globe On Screen 2015 is coming to Cupertino. Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, in partnership with Arts Alliance Media, brings five of its latest perfor- mances to the Bluelight Cinema this spring and summer. The series kicks off with a showing of a lesser-known example of early modern English drama, Duchess of Malfi by John Webster. As a special treat, this initial showing includes a short talk by Dr. Roslyn L. Knutson, English Professor, Emerita, University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The rest of the series continues with three of Shake- speare’s bloodiest classics: Titus Andronicus, Julius Caesar and Anthony and Cleopatra, then finish- es on a lighthearted note with Comedy of Errors. Presented by the Cupertino Library Foundation in partnership with the Bluelight Cinemas 5 and the Cupertino Library. Mexico: A Play, by Gertrude Stein Two performances: Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2 pm Cupertino Library Story Room A play free from any plot, “Mexico” celebrates and illuminates the complexities of our community’s life through Gertrude Stein’s joyful poetic use of words. Her famous and unique theatrical language, consisting of short abstract commonplace phrases, creates a series of open-ended events, enabling each audience member to construct a special meaning from the play for themselves. Fusion.Art.Science.Technology Industrial & Wearables Design: Misha Young, Sunday, April 19, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall How does a designer go from a concept sketch to a mass produced product? This program outlines the steps needed to take a napkin sketch through prototypes to production. Estate Planning for Life Monday, April 20, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This workshop will help you to understand what basic estate planning documents are required to protect you during life changing events and save your family stress, suffering, huge court costs and attorneys’ fees. Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 16, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday of every month. This month the group will dis- cuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. One of the most important novels of the 20th century, it follows the life of Janie Crawford, a woman who was married three times and was tried for the murder of one of her husbands in the black town of Eaton, Florida. CNPS: Winning the War on Weeds – Techniques for Native Gardens Thursday, April 16, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall With rain come the weeds. Ridding your garden of these weeds is typically a backbreaking, time- consuming endeavor. Join speaker Dee Brown, a Master Gardener and Master Composter, as she discusses techniques that can save you a lot of ef- fort. Bring along samples of your weeds for identi- fication. – continued on page 15 volume XXXVIII number 3 7 adult 50 plus news Adult 50+ Membership Membership includes access to Adult 50+ pro- grams, trips, services, classes, socials, and mail- ing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join for 2015 in November 2014 and the membership is good through January 2016, over 12 months of fun! It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member: • Be at least 50 years or better • Complete a “New Member Application” form (available at the Senior Center or online) • Pay the membership price of $27. Cupertino residents pay $22. Stay Active Fund The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults 50+ remain active, engaged, and participating at the Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides as- sistance to offset the cost for Senior Center mem- bership and registration for classes and events. The program is available each year from Novem- ber 4 to June 30, or until the funds are depleted. Please contact the Senior Center for more details. EVENTS Sounds of the City Friday, April 10, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Come out to support local youth and senior performers in this first ever intergenerational concert, presented by the Teen Commission and the Volunteer Advisory Council. Light refresh- ments will be provided. Open to the public. Sign up at the Senior Center lobby table. 50+ Bocce Ball Wednesday 9 am – 12 pm Drop in to the Bocce Ball courts alongside the Stevens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park at 9am. First time players are welcome, instructions available. Free for members. Senior Center membership is required. The Better Part Encore Presentation: Who Will Take Care of Us? Monday, April 13, 4 – 5:30 pm In 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States was less than 50 years. By the time Social Security was enacted in 1935, it had risen to 61.7 years. Now, it is closer to 80 years. Stay tuned as we explore the question: Who will take care of us as we age? Lois Tager, a Director of Geriatric Care Management, and author of the book “What To Do with Our Stuff” will be our guest. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. April Birthday Bash Wednesday, April 1, 12 pm Wear your spring attire and step into the season with an afternoon of fantastic food and fun! Start off with a delectable meal of breaded pork chops, served with mashed potatoes, peas with lemon, mint, and scallions, plus berries in a crisp choco- late shell. And then enjoy the enthusiastic dance styling of the Sizzling Seniors. Guests with April birthdays will be honored. Members $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. Vegetarian option avail- able when registering. Please sign up early. 50+ Softball Thursday, 9 am – 12 pm Join us weekly on the Memorial park softball field in 2015. Batting practice begins at 9 am with a pick- up game at 10 am. Member fee $38 for the season. CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Value! iPad A-Z Monday, April 13 – May 11, 9:30 – 11:30 am This hands-on class will include built-in apps such as mail, contacts, calendars, cameras and photo edit- ing, FaceTime video calls, as well as other apps for password security, cloud storage, reading, movies, travel, photography, and business use. Participants are encouraged to share their own favorites with the class. Please bring a fully-charged device to class each time, and be sure you know your Apple/iTunes account ID and password.” Member fee $38. Fruit & Vegetable Gardening A Wonderful Hobby, Tuesday, April 7, 10 – 11 am Come listen to Edgar Lo review why gardening is such a great hobby! Edgar has been gardening most of his life, including the last forty years here in Silicon Valley. He is a California certificated physical fitness and agriculture teacher, Santa Clara County Master Gardener, and hobbyist beekeeper. All of his pursuits come together in his yard where he enjoys practicing these endeavors. He will chal- lenge you to see if some of his hobby practices may be something you too might enjoy. There will be lots of time for your questions. Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Happy 50th Senior Center! It’s 2015 and the Cupertino Senior Center is proud to be celebrating its 50th year! With nearly 2,600 members, including 233 volunteers, the Senior Center has come a long way since its beginnings as the Live Long and Like It Club and the “little blue house.” As the modern 50+ adult spends more time than ever on things that boost their contentment in life and with life expectancy rising all the time, those in their fifties and upwards are happier, socialize and explore more than those half their age. Explore your options for health, fitness, learning, and entertainment. Try one of the over 200 classes the Senior Center offers every year, take a trek on one of over 40 trips offered by the travel program, stay informed by attending a free lecture or seminar on a variety of topics, or get involved with your community by taking advantage of one of the Senior Center’s dozens of volunteer opportunities. Together, you and the Senior Center can look forward to fifty more years of fun! cupertino scene April 20158 CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS Itineraries subject to change. Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on trips. DAY TRIPS Art in California, Wednesday, April 8, $98 Point Lobos and Big Sur, Thursday, April 23, $85 Out to Lunch Bunch – By-Th’-Bucket, Tuesday, April 28 Golden Gate Fields, Thursday, April 30, $84 A Taste of San Francisco with Gary, Thursday, May 7, $118 Neil Diamond - Live!, Tuesday, May 12, $116 Book of Mormon, Thursday, May 21, $169 Doug McConnell and Point Reyes National Seashore, Thursday, May 28, $88 Presidio Officers Club and Fort Point, Friday, June 5, $78 Exploring Rooftop Gardens with Gary, Thursday, June 11, $104 Cruising the Bay on a Presidential Yacht, Thursday, June 18, $104 Anything Goes – Musical, Saturday, June 27, $99 Matilda – The Musical, Wednesday, July 28, $118 The Phantom of the Opera, Thursday, September 3 & Wednesday, September 30, $128 TOURS Inspiring Iceland, August 16 – 24, $5,199 double occupancy. Highlights include Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Puffin Cruise, and Blue Lagoon. Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside, October 16 - 26, $5,199 double occupancy. Highlights include: exploring smaller more traditional towns, a cooking class held in a 16th century farmhouse, a home-cooked meal at a local Umbrian family’s home, local wine tasting, Volterra and Guamacci Museum, Assisi, San Gimignano, Olive Oil factory, and more! Christmas Cruise on the Danube, December 1 - 10, $2,495 double occupancy, cruise price. Prague to Vienna on Avalon Waterways! Tropical Costa Rica, February 4 - 12, 2016, $2,915 double occupancy. Highlights include: Coffee Plantation, Montverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges, and more! Humanities Lecture Tuesday, April 14 - June 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Our brain/mind is what makes us homo sapiens. Our minds can also play huge tricks on us. This course illustrates how the principles behind magic illusions provide a realistic insight into “the power of the mind.” Member fee $40. Spring Vegetable Tarts Wednesday, April 15, 10 am – 1 pm Spring vegetables fresh from the garden or farm- ers market make an array of colors and tastes for great savory tarts to be enjoyed at brunches or luncheons. Sommelier, Cookbook Author and International Chef Suzanne will heat up the ovens to create some healthy spring tarts, such as Spring Tart with Asparagus and Red Onions, Leek and Olive tart, and Savory Vegetables and Goat Cheese tart with fresh herbs. She also will go over the different crust types that can be used. An organic green leafy salad will accompany your Savory Tarts which will be enjoyed in class. Member fee $55. Let’s Talk Current Events Wednesday, April 22, 1:30 – 3 pm Join this lively monthly discussion group to discuss important and interesting topics and learn about others’ points of view. Discover how goings-on around the world will affect you with Nancy McGinnis, legal specialist and current lec- turer at San Francisco State University facilitating the conversation. Topics will include new laws for 2015, the Cosby controversy, health futurology, and more. Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. How to Download Free Library eBooks Wednesday, April 29, 3:30 – 5 pm Cupertino Library has free eBooks to read on your eReader device. This hands-on workshop will include downloading the free Overdrive app, how to search for eBooks, downloading an eBook, and how to customize your reading experience. Digital books are automatically “returned” to the library – no late fees! Please bring a fully-charged device to class plus your Santa Clara County li- brary card and PIN, along with your iTunes/Apple account and password for your iPad, or Amazon account and password for your Kindle. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the front desk. Book Review Meeting First Friday of the month, 1:15 – 3 pm Learn about new books and meet new people. New faces are always welcome. Free for members, senior guests pay $5. April 3 - Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver, reviewed by Sally Skeels. – continued on page 15 volume XXXVIII number 3 9 eco news | april Free Garden Compost Available Now! The City’s compost site at Stevens Creek Quarry reopened on Friday, March 20, 2015. Compost is FREE of cost and no appointments are necessary. Location: 12100 Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam) Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 - 11 am Tips for visiting the compost site: • Only Cupertino residents may use this pro- gram. Please bring proof of residency. • No staff will be on site to help residents shovel compost or move bags, so please bring adequate shovels and people to help. • Residents are limited to 15 minutes of shoveling if other cars are waiting. • Bring containers, an old trash can, a tarp or bags to hold your compost. • For your convenience, two bags per car will be provided if needed. Note: If it is raining or drizzling anywhere in Cupertino, or if the compost site remains muddy after a rain, then the site must close temporarily. If it has rained recently, the City is required to close even, if it is sunny, to comply with State stormwater mud-tracking prevention require- ments. The compost site will remain open this year until October 17, 2015. Environmental Recycling & Document Shredding DaySaturday, April 18 Time for spring cleaning! Gather up your old confidential documents, items you’ve been meaning to donate, and that broken laptop in the closet and head to Environmental Recycling and Document Shredding Day. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015, 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 fluo- rescent tubes) • Reusable furniture (not dirty, stained, or torn) • Clothing • 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? Cupertino residents can still get rid of unwanted electronics through the Apple Computer Free E-Waste Drop- off Program at 1326 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale. See www.cupertino.org/environmental for more disposal details. Reusable Student-Designed Art Bags Now Available at Local Stores! Last year, Cupertino students were invited to create artwork addressing the fate of the waste we produce and changes we can make to reduce waste for the A Cleaner Cupertino Student Art Contest. Six winning pieces were used to create reusable shopping bags that are now available at several local grocery stores: 99 Ranch Market, 10425 S De Anza Blvd Imahara Produce Market, 19725 Stevens Creek Blvd Whole Foods Market, 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Stores are offering the bags for monthly dona- tions to environmental organizations or to local schools. More stores may be offering bags soon, so check www.cupertino.org/reusebags for an updated list. Details about this project, winning artwork, and an online gallery of all of the artwork entered can also be viewed there. Any student who entered a piece in the contest may receive a free bag by emailing city staff at environmental@cupertino.org. Thank you for reducing waste and shopping Cupertino with your reusable bags! Cupertino’s 7th Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day FestivalApril 11, 2015 Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with family, friends, and neighbors! This year’s event is Saturday, April 11, 2015, 11 am – 3 pm at Civic Center Plaza (between City Hall and Cupertino Library). Beyond visiting with ~100 partner orga- nizations, environmental non-profits, City servic- es, green businesses, and fun vendors, you can: • Peek under the hood of an electric car • Fix up a small appliance, device, or other item at a Repair Café • Grab lunch at a tasty food trucks • Learn how to cut energy, water and costs at home • Tour the festival to earn a free Chinook book of green coupons • Watch live performances from local talent all festival long • Costume up with face paint and glitter tattoos The event will be open rain or shine. Hope to see you there! cupertino scene April 201510 Water-Wise Gardening Did you know that over half of the water used in our homes goes to landscaping? As you plan your garden this spring, consider these tips for creating a healthy, inviting garden while protecting our precious water supply: 1. Go With the Low Flow – Use soaker hoses for irrigation, or invest in a drip system that can cut water use by as much as 90%. Consider installing a moisture sensing controller for your irrigation system that adjusts to changes in water needs. Check regularly for leaks. Need help determining your irrigation needs? Request a free Water-Wise House Call from the Santa Clara Valley Water District: http://valleywater.org/Programs/WaterWiseHouseCallRequest.aspx 2. Irrigate Efficiently to Minimize Evaporation – Water in early morning when tempera- tures are cooler and there is less wind. Water less often and more deeply to encourage deeper root systems that can better tolerate dry periods. 3. Get in the Zone – Group plants with similar water needs together to make watering easier and more efficient. 4. Mulch Like Mad – Protect water-absorbing topsoil by creating a 1” to 3” layer of organic material such as bark, shredded leaves, or grass clippings on top of the soil and enhance mulching with drip irrigation. 5. Count on Compost – Add organic matter like compost to the soil to increase the soil’s ability to absorb and hold water which slowly releases nutrients to keep plants less stressed and less susceptible to pests. 6. Go Native – You will find a wonderful variety of water-wise plants in local nurseries. Look for California natives, or even plants that are native to a Mediterranean climate that grows well in dry conditions. Beyond saving water, you don’t need chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow beautiful native gardens. Find out more about where to get and how to use native plants at www.cnps.org. 7. Fall into Planting – The best time to plant is actually in the fall when the weather starts to cool. Winter rains help plants establish deep, healthy root systems before they have to tolerate the summer heat. 8. Lessen the Lawn – Lawns need more water than most other landscaping, so consider reducing or replacing your lawn with water-wise groundcovers or drought-tolerant perennials. If you plant a lawn, choose drought-resistant varieties such as buffalo grass. Rebates for lawn replacement are available at www.valleywater.org. 9. Get Wise to Weeds – Keep up with weeding since weeds compete for water. A drip system, mulch and landscape fabric can prevent weeds. 10. Combat Compaction – Aerate lawns and exposed soil to loosen compacted soil. This allows plants to access water and nutrients more easily. More information on bay area-friendly gardening is available at www.bayfriendlycoalition.org. Fundraiser for Local High Schools – Good Food for a Great CauseApril 3, 2015 5:30 – 8 pm Everyone is invited to a fun evening of food (vegetarian gourmet Indian food or all-you-can-eat crab), drinks, music and auction items to raise funds for the Fremont Union High School District on Friday, April 3, 2015, from 5:30 to 8 pm at the De Anza College Gym in Cupertino. All proceeds support students at Fremont, Homestead, Cupertino, Lynbrook and Monta Vista High Schools. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door. Purchase tickets via www.fuhsfoundation.org or at your local high school. volume XXXVIII number 3 11 community calendar C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.org/ De Anza Flea Market 8 am - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 am - 12:30 pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 408.996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@ yahoo.com] Organization of Special Needs Families* 2 - 4 pm 21685 Granada Ave 408.996.0850 osfamilies.org Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 408.864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino School-Science Room, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu cupertino.freetoasthost.net Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.857.6123 oa.org 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 Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.739.1522 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 classic.kiwanis.org HP Communicator Toastmasters 7 am 10181 Finch Avenue-Bethel Lutheran Church 408.673.1820 jwassocs.com Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres.Church 6191 Bollinger Ave. CupertinoCoinClub.com Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991 Ask Janki Chokshi falc.org Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 408.253.7071 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 408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp. com Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infinite Loop macintalkers.com vppr@ macintalkers.com Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 408.920.2224 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 Monta Vista High School 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 Mariani's Restaurant, BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom Avenue, San Jose 408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org viewfindersclub.org/Meetings.html 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 yserviceclub@ymcasv.org Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 408.996.9111 BNI.com Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement Community 408.873.1190 ega-gpr.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 Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 oa.org Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org 2 4 6 7 9 10 13 15 16 20 APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene April 201512 Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall MTg. Room 100 Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 am - 1:30 Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Fireside Room 408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Alcoholics Anonymous*Women's Group 7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. 408. 374.8511 aasanjose.org Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un/ Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667 APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL APR 1 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm APR 1 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm APR 2 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am APR 2 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm APR 7 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm APR 8 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6:30 pm APR 9 Housing Commission (EOC)9 am APR 9 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm APR 9 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm APR 14 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm APR 15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm APR 16 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am APR 16 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm APR 21 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm APR 22 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6:30 pm APR 23 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm APR 28 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm APR 28 Audit Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm. A)3 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 will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. For all City meeting agendas and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda. 23 24 26 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 for details. volume XXXVIII number 3 13 SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION) & REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 Council Members Present: Chang, Vaidhyanathan, Sinks, Paul, Wong Absent: None Council gave the following direction: Add to Work Program the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission recommendation to do a feasibility study on class one bike lanes. (Sinks request) Add to work program adding a pole with directional signs in Civic Center with names of all Sister Cities and how many miles they are away from Cupertino. Figure out with Civic Center Master Plan best place for this. (Wong request) Bring to council a “safe routes to schools” Map noting gaps in sidewalk and cost to update the gaps. (Chang request) With budget proposal, bring analysis of revenue assumption for Blackberry Farm with no buses. Also bring analysis of Golf course revenue assumption. (Wong request) Put in items a list of which schools are included in MOU regarding usage of grounds after school hours and on weekends, and confirm signage is posted noting the allowed usage. (Wong request) Add to Work Program the possibility of annexation of Law- rence Mitty parcel from City of San Jose. (Sinks request) Received the presentation from Tim Mcrae, Director of Energy for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Adopted Resolution accepting accounts payable for the period ending January 30, 2015 Adopted the Resolution accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 6, 2015 Adopted the Resolution accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 13, 2015 Approved the appointment of the Planning Commission representative to the Environmental Review Committee Approved the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Kikusushi Japanese Restaurant Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License application for Chipotle Mexican Grill Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License application for Gumbas restaurant Start the pilot program for early morning collection of Recol- ogy containers on select streets in the tri-school area on major arteries at the currently scheduled time and on feeder streets at 6:00 am for the pilot period ending June 13 (Last day of school is June 12) (Sinks recused) Conducted the first reading with the following amendments and direction for second reading: - Bring back information on citation authority and fine amounts - Also include McClellan Rd between Bubb and Stelling and any other roads that staff defines to be within 500 feet of school entrances - Bring back findings regarding possibly including Rainbow Dr. Adopted the 2015 Bikeway Improvement Prioritization update to the 2011 Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan Direction to ask CUSD regarding a trial school bus program Under postponements, the update of the City of Cupertino Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was postponed to an upcoming city council agenda Accepted the City Manager’s Mid-Year financial report Approved the mid-year adjustments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 as described in the mid-year financial report Adopted Resolution No. 15-011 approving Mid-year budget adjustments with the following amendments regarding the 2015 Bikeway Improvement Priorities in the 2011 Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan: - Add $325,000 to include priority item numbers 9, 10, 14, 24, and 26 - Add additional $110,000 to include priority item numbers 7, 19, 20, and 25 with 7,19 and 20 to be done as feasible - Direction to work with consultant on mobility study regard- ing bus routes to schools. Set application deadline date of Friday, May 8 at 4:30 pm and interview dates of Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27 beginning at 3:30 pm with no change to the application process regarding the Teen Commission Construction Project Update report postponed to the next council meeting Council Members highlighted the activities of their commit- tees and various community events Council concurred to agendize a discussion regarding how items are put on a council agenda City Manager Brandt noted that the GPA item originally noticed for March 17 will be re-noticed for April 21 Meeting was adjourned to March 17 at 6 pm for Technology, Information, and Communications Commission (TICC) interviews, City Hall Conference Room A council actions Submission deadline for the May edition is April 8, 2015. Have Something to Contribute?To submit information to Cupertino Scene, email: scene@cupertino.org Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for six vacancies on the Teen Commission. The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, May 8 in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall. Council will conduct interviews begin- ning at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27. Applications can be downloaded from the City of Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please visit the website or call the City Clerk's Office at 408.777.3223 Would You Like to Serve on the City of Cupertino Teen Commission? Free Citizenship Interview Preparation ClassSunnyvale-Cupertino Adult School Are you nervous and worried about your citi- zenship interview? Come to the free citizenship practice interview class on April 25, 2015. On Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 11:45 am - 1:45 pm, Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult School will be offering a special free one-day class, ESL/ Citizenship Interview Preparation, to help pro - spective citizens prepare for their interviews. Volunteers from the community will act as inter- viewers. At this class there will also be an immi- gration expert who will talk about the interview process and answer questions. The class will meet in the Professional Learning Center at the Adult Education Center, 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale. To register for this free class, please call 408.522.2700. You may also register in class. cupertino scene April 201514 news items Safari Kid 20100 Stevens Creek Blvd. Mist Systems Inc 1601 S De Anza Blvd, Ste 248 Lisa Y Le, DC 21710 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 101 Spot of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Apple Inc, 1 Infinite Loop Ms17 1Pro SocialMovement LLC 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Bay Area College Consulting 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100 Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance 20580 Homestead Rd Kanaka Strategies 10209 Byerly Ct Mitasu Corp 21265 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 200 SBI Builders Inc 10121 N Foothill Blvd THE BETTER PART The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15. April 6, 7 & 10Work and Play this Summer – It’s time to think about how you will spend the summer. Author Dr. Tracey Wilen talks about summer job, educational, and volunteering opportunities. April 13, 14 & 17Fine Gardening – A Certified Fine Gardener provides tips for your outside and inside plants for the springtime. April 20, 21 & 24 A Young Woman’s Voice for Autism – April is Autism Awareness month. A young author with autism speaks up for her specific needs. April 27, 28 & May 1Career Predictions in a Digital World – Author Dr. Tracey Wilen discusses career strategies for dealing with the challenges of the new economy Welcome New BusinessesCartier: King of Jewelers, Jeweler of Kings Saturday, April 25, 2 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Discover the history of the House of Cartier, fabu- lous jewels and luxurious accessories, through a lecture presented by docent Ellen Harden from the San Francisco De Young Museum. Friends of the Cupertino Library Book Sale Cupertino Community Hall Saturday, May 16, 9 am – 4 pm Sunday, May 17, 12 – 3 pm Come on in and browse the gently read books for sale--you never know what treasures you can find! – Library News, continued from page 7 – Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9 SOCIAL SERVICES Hearing Tests Thursday, April 16, 9 – 11 am Hearing tests will be provided by San Jose State University audiology students with instructor supervision. After your hearing test, you can also visit the California Telephone Access Pro- gram booth. You may qualify for a free phone that suits your needs. Please register at the front desk. Space limited, members only. Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Monday, April 13, 27, 1 – 3 pm Consultation on Medicare and health insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appoint- ment. Housing Monday, April 6, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Information on resources for senior housing options. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment. Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) Friday, April 3, 10, 17, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Provides free assistance to elders for basic le- gal matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, inca- pacity 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 ap- pointment. Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm Karen Goss, Case Manager, is available to dis- cuss simple issues. No appointment is needed. English/Cantonese. Caregiver Support Group Thursday, April 9, 3 – 4:30 pm Provides a safe place for family caregivers to share their experiences and challenges. Join our circle of support. volume XXXVIII number 3 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STDU.S. PostagePAIDCupertino, CAPermit No. 239ECRWSS www.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 www.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 www.sccsheriff.org CITY DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES