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Cupertino Poet Laureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
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Recycling & Document Shredding Day . .10
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New Garbage and Recycling Ordinance . .10
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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXVIII no.6 | july 2015
July 4th Festivities
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce
the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities.
– see details on page 2
Shakespeare in the ParkJuly 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and August 1, 2
Bring a picnic, a blanket, and the whole family to enjoy
FREE professional theatre at Cupertino’s Memorial
Park Amphitheatre. Don’t miss our Green Show, a half
hour before showtime – a great introduction to the
play for all ages!“– continued on page 3
Cinema at Sundown8:30 pm, Memorial Park & Blackberry Farm
Cupertino presents a free outdoor titles series
in July and August. Bring the family for great
entertainment.
– see details on page 2
events in cupertino | july
Morning Events 7 - 11 am - Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by the De Anza Optimist Club
Quinlan Community Center
Adults - $8
(3 pancakes, 2 sausages, coffee or tea or hot chocolate)
Children (12 and under) - $5 (2 pancakes, 1 sausage*,
and choice of milk or hot chocolate)
Orange Juice - $1
*Pancakes can be substituted for sausages
9:30 am - Flag Raising
Memorial Park, Veteran’s Memorial
Celebrate our nation’s independence
10 am - Children’s Parade
Memorial Park, Softball Field
Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit!
Decorated bikes, scooters, and strollers are en-
couraged. We’ll travel through Memorial Park
and the parade will end at the Amphitheater just
in time for the concert by the Cocktail Monkeys!
10:30 am - 12 pm - Live Music by OTR
Rock n Roll and R&B dance hits from the 70’s to
Today! Pack a blanket, hat and snacks and be
ready to dance the morning away!
Afternoon Events at Blackberry Farm
10 am - 4 pm – Free Swimming
(first come, first served – availability subject to pool capacity )
Food Trucks
JonJon’s BBQ and Cutesy Cupcakes
(Subject to change)
5 pm - Park Closes
–July 4th Festivities, continued from page 1
Cinema at Sundown, continued from page 1
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Shakespeare in the Park, continued from page 1
Cupertino Poet Laureate 2016,
Where Are You?
The Poet Laureate
Selection Commit-
tee is on the lookout
for applicants for the
position of Cupertino
Poet Laureate. The
person selected will
serve from January 2016 – December
2017, the third in the City to officially
promote the multiple aspects of poetry to
Cupertino’s diverse population. Applicants
must have resided or worked in Cupertino
for at least 2 consecutive years, or have
‘demonstrable ties’ to Cupertino. The
applicant must be published or been
recognized as a poet, and be at least 21
years old. Application is available online at cupertino.org/poetlaureate or pick up
an application at the City Hall, Cupertino
Public Library, Quinlan Community
Center,Senior Center or De Anza
College. For more information, visit cupertino.org/poetlaureate or contact poetlaureate@cupertino.org.
Applications are due to City Hall
by 5 pm, July 10, 2015.
Interviews will be in late July.
Come and enjoy tastes of food from our
local restaurants and home chefs, see live
professional chef demos, and enjoy art
presented by the Fine Arts League of
Cupertino. The Silicon Valley Food and
Art Festival is a community culinary and
art competition and appreciation event
that celebrates the cultural diversity of
Bay Area. It is a fun event that brings
together food lovers of the Silicon Valley
and promotes community involvement.
For more information, including how to
enter the chefs or art competition, please
visit: www.svfoodart.org
2015 Silicon Valley
Food & Art Festival
August 30, 2 - 5 pm, Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino
Shakespeare in the Park
Romeo and JulietMemorial Park Amphitheater, 7:30 pm July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1, 2
Bring a picnic, a blanket and the whole family
to enjoy free professional theater at Cupertino
Memorial Park Amphitheater in July and August.
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s remarkable genre-defying play,
which soars to the heights of romantic comedy
before plunging into heartbreak. SF Shakes Artistic
Director Rebecca J. Ennals continues her histor-
ically-based, thoughtfully relevant approach to
Shakespeare’s plays with this beloved favorite,
filled with some of Shakespeare’s most beautifully
poetic language. While the doomed lovers will
always be remembered for their romantic devo-
tion, this tale of five young lives needlessly wasted
could have come straight from today’s Twitter or
Facebook feeds. A culture of violence, inherited
from past generations, leads young people to
harbor meaningless prejudices and commit
terrible acts. Shakespeare’s young characters
live secret lives unknown to their parents, and
love, kill, and die without most of the older gen-
eration knowing why. How does a community
recover from a culture of violence? Shakespeare
leaves us with the possibility of hope and heal-
ing, a message much needed today.
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simply safe | july
Enjoy the Heat but Keep Your Cool!
This summer it’s bound to get hot and with heat
comes the danger of heat exhaustion. If untreated
it could become heat stroke which is life threaten-
ing. When outdoors in the hot weather (or indoors
without air conditioning), you should know the
warning signs and be prepared to avoid heat ex-
haustion. Heat exhaustion is brought on when
the body’s natural sweating cannot cool the body
down enough and this causes overheating. The
signs and symptoms are: pale moist skin cool to
the touch, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, feel-
ing faint or dizzy, headache, overall weakness,
thirst, nausea or vomiting, core body temperature
over 100° F, and increased pulse rate. Some peo-
ple may have any or all of the signs and symptoms
above, depending on the person and severity of
the heat exhaustion. The treatment is to cool down
the body by going into the shade or air condition-
ing, drinking water or commercial electrolyte drink,
and stopping all strenuous activity.
Here are some tips to keep you and others safe:
• Plan ahead when going hiking, picnicking, to the
beach or sporting events, even if you are just an
observer. Bring and drink lots of water or electro-
lyte drink. There are lots of recipes on the web to
make your own sports drinks or you can buy the
commercial ones.
• Don’t forget your pets! They need to drink plenty
of water on hot days too.
• Check the weather report on extremely hot days,
and plan activities early in the morning or later at
night when it is cooler.
• The young and elderly are more at risk, so check on
them frequently during periods of extreme heat.
Bring an older neighbor a cold glass of lemonade!
• Avoid alcohol or caffeine drinks during heat
spells as they increase water loss.
• Wear light colors and loose fitting clothing when
it is really hot and when going out for extended
periods. Bring along a water mister or fan. There
are some great battery operated ones out there.
Check the sporting goods stores to purchase one.
• Break up exposure to extreme heat with stops
in shady areas or air-conditioned places. I am
always up for a stop for ice cream or iced tea!
• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat
exhaustion and don’t be shy about pointing it out
to someone who you feel may be experiencing
heat exhaustion, no matter how mild.
Summer Camping and Hiking ‘Bite’ Safety
In addition to bringing plenty of water with you to
prevent heat exhaustion, beware of the snakes and
ticks. Like in the ‘Old West’ movies, hikers at Northern
California parks and wilderness trails also have a dan-
ger of running into rattlesnakes, the most common
venomous snake in California. Avoid walking where
you cannot see the ground in front of you and if you
see a rattlesnake give it a wide berth. If you do get
bitten, seek help immediately.
Another stealthier pest in
the wild is the tick. With some
ticks you run the risk of contract-
ing Lyme disease. If you are
bitten by a tick, gently grasp the
tick with tweezers close to the
skin and pull the tick out slowly.
If you don’t have tweezers, use
your fingers protected with a
tissue or rag. Remove any mouth
parts left behind, wash with
soap and water, and apply a mild antiseptic. If the
tick has been feeding for a day or so, save the
removed tick alive or in alcohol in case it needs to
be tested for Lyme disease later. Most people who
have contracted Lyme disease become ill within
one to two weeks after being bitten. Seek medical
attention if you think this has happened to you.
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: July 23, 6 - 9 pm,
Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino
and August 10, 6 – 9 pm, Campbell Community
Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell. For regis-
tration e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org, (provide your
full name, e-mail address, phone number and
residential or work address) or contact the Santa
Clara County Fire Department at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to
be part of the disaster response solution. This is
an intensive training session by the Santa Clara
County Fire Department on preparedness and
helping others during a disaster. The course is
offered four times a year and you will have one
year to make up any missed sessions for gradu-
ation. You may attend the final exercise once all
six sessions have been completed. We encour-
age people from all Cupertino residences to
attend this worthwhile training. The next class
runs July 28 – August 6, 6 to 9 pm. All classes will
be held at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave,
Cupertino. The registration 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 call 408.378.4010.
Check out and repair your hiking and camping
equipment before you go in the wilderness.If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots | july
This year - 2015 - being the 100th anniversary
of the famous Panama-Pacific International
Exposition (PPIE) held in San Francisco in 1915,
"ROOTS" would like to celebrate a local
landmark of the PPIE. But first, the back story.
The 1915 PPIE was a grand celebration,
commemorating the opening of the Panama
Canal and also to showcase the City, newly rebuilt
after the 1906 earthquake, not quite a decade
before. The huge endeavor stretched for 3 miles
along the shoreline of San Francisco from Fort
Mason to the Presidio waterfront. On 630 acres
of reclaimed Bayfront tidal marsh, 31 nations and
almost every U.S. state built exhibit halls, pavilions
and attractions connected by 47 miles of walk-
ways. It was said it would take an individual years
to see everything at this enormous fair.
The Palace of Machinery was the largest struc-
ture in the world at the time, so big a plane flew
through it. The Horticulture Palace had a glass
dome larger than St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The
40-story Tower of Light held 102,000 pieces of
multicolored glass, illuminated by electric light
at night. When the fog came in, 48 spotlights of
7 different colors illuminated the sky to resemble
the Northern Lights. The exposition fair was not
so much about history as it was about new tech-
nology - from farming to flying to Henry Ford's
Model T auto and so much more.
The buildings were all made to be temporary and
just 9 months after the fair opened, it closed in
November 1915. Almost 19 million visitors had
come from all over the U.S. and from countries
around the world. In 1916, the buildings began
to be destroyed or dismantled. Some were sold.
The last surviving building in San Francisco is the
beautiful Palace of Fine Arts. Local Cupertino
resident and CHS member, Paula Quinterno's
grandfather, Federico Quinterno was an Italian
stone mason and did much of the decorative
work on the Fine Arts building. His home in
Monta Vista displayed columns and fountains
showcasing his fine talents.
And now, a bit about the famous House of Hoo
Hoo sponsored by the "Concatenated Order of
Hoo Hoos", whose membership at one time
extended throughout many of the U.S. states as
well as extending into a number of foreign coun-
tries. The Hoo Hoos were a Lumberman's organi-
zation and commissioned the well-known archi-
tect, Bernard Maybeck, to design the building for
the 1915 PPIE as a clubhouse for all lumbermen
everywhere. It is said that the term or "Hoo Hoo!"
is used as a warning signal when a tree-faller
is about to topple a forest giant.
An early Cupertino developer, George Hensley,
saw a gold-mine in the Hoo Hoo House, and
planned to use it after the fair as a club house/
dance pavilion to perk up interest in his newly
acquired land in the Monta Vista area of Cuper-
tino. The huge log structure was dismantled,
placed on barges, unloaded onto horse drawn
wagons at Alviso port and was taken to the top
of Stevens Creek Road and what was then known
as Inspiration Heights - a high point near what is
now Foothill Blvd with a then unobstructed view
of nearly 50 miles on a clear day. The exterior logs
weighed 8 to 10 tons and the structure included
roof trusses and beams, wood partition walls
balcony verandahs and interior hardwood panel-
ing from all parts of the world. There was also an
observation tower with stairway. The steep part of
old Stevens Creek Road that now angles off to the
right about halfway up the hill was known in the
old days as Hoo Hoo Hill. Prospective auto buyers
would tell salesmen, "If this car can climb Hoo
Hoo Hill, I'll buy it!"
The Hoo Hoo House was a lively place on Satur-
day nights, featuring orchestras and bands play-
ing the musical favorites of the era for some years.
Sadly, on August 16, 1928, the Hoo Hoo building
passed into oblivion and lit up the entire West
Side in a blaze that was visible for miles and
lasted for many hours. An era and a local land-
mark saved from the grand PPIE Fair passed
into history.
There are quite a few on-line sites with wonderful
histories and beautiful pictures of the 1915 PPIE
and even pictures of the Hoo Hoo House.
1915 PPIE and the
House of Hoo Hoo
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cupertino library | july
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of
programs for children of all ages. For more details
on any of these programs, including our storytimes,
please call the Children's Reference Desk at
408.446.1677, ext 3321, or stop by the Children’s
Desk in the Library.
Every Hero Has a Story: Cupertino Library Summer Challenge for Kids
Children from birth to 8th grade are invited to
take the Summer Challenge at Cupertino Library.
Sign up online at www.sccl.org/kids2015 or at
the library. Complete at least 25 suggested activi-
ties, and get a special prize once the entire track-
er has been completed. Prize pick up is Wednes-
day, August 5 to Monday, August 31.
Summer Wednesday Fun ProgramsWednesdays, June 17 – August 12, 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Children and their families are invited to attend!
For details call the Reference Desk.
Meet a Real…Everyday HeroTuesdays, June 16 - August 11, 11 am Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who have completed kindergarten and
up are invited to meet a real hero. For details call
the Reference Desk.
Children’s Summer Book Clubs
Children who have completed 1st – 8th grade are
invited to sign up in person at the Children’s Desk
in the Library for our Children’s Summer Book
Clubs. Please contact the Children’s Desk for
registration information and program dates.
Children’s Garden @ Cupertino Library*Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Cupertino Library Courtyard
The Cupertino Library 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 by an adult at all times in the garden.
Cupertino Cinema ClubThursdays, July 9 and August 13, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
have completed kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
July 20 for one of our August programs.
Cupertino Library LEGO ClubThursday, June 18, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who have completed 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.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Henna DesignsSaturday, July 11, 1 - 3 pm Library Story Room
Learn the art of Henna Tattooing and create
your own with Henna tattoo artist Rachel-
Anne Palacios. Registration is limited. Online
registration opens at 10 am on June 22.
Graphic Novel Making WorkshopTuesday, July 14, 1 – 3 pm Library Story Room
Join us for a very special program and learn
how to make your own graphic novel or comic
book with the help of world-renowned illustra-
tor, Oliver Chin. Registration is limited. Online
registration opens at 10 am on June 29.
NEW PSAT Practice Test Saturday, July 25, 10 am – 1 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Get practice taking the NEW PSAT with a
fully proctored, free practice test with KAPLAN
& Cupertino Library. Registration is limited. On-
line registration opens on July 6.
Manga Magnets*Thursday, July 30, 3 - 4 pm Library Story Room
This is your chance to put your favorite comic,
graphic novel, or manga character’s mug on a
magnet. Create your own colorful magnet to
take home with you.
App Development for Beginners Saturdays, August 1, 8, 15, 10 am - 12 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
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: sccl.org.
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In this hands-on workshop, we will go over some
sample programs to teach attendees app de-
sign, as well as general concepts about making
outstanding apps. No previous programming
experience is necessary, and we encourage be-
ginner coders who are interested in making apps
to attend. This program is for students in grades
7 – 12. Registrants must attend all 3 sessions.
Registration opens on July 13 at 10 am.
Tech Shop San Jose - Laser Cutter ThrowdownTween & Teen, Cupertino Community Hall Saturday, August 1, 2 – 4 pm
Tech Shop San Jose joins Cupertino Library’s
Teen Summer Challenge in presenting an
awesome program just for teens. This is your
chance to try out cutting-edge tech machinery
like Laser cutters, 3D printers, and more!
Online registration is required and opens at
10 am on July 20.
NEW PSAT Practice Test Review Wednesday, August 5, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Get follow-up scores from Kaplan’s Mock PSAT
Test. Learn how to raise test scores and improve
test taking strategies. Q & A session will be
included. Family members are invited.
Teen Lock-InFriday, August 7, 7 – 10 pm, Cupertino Library
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to spend a fun-filled
evening at Cupertino Library, participate in fun
and memorable activities such as scavenger
hunts, video/board games, crafts, movies, and
more! Refreshments will be provided. Registra-
tion is required and opens at 10 am on July 20.
NEW SAT Practice Test with KAPLANSaturday, August 22, 10 am - 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Be prepared for the college entrance tests by
taking a fully proctored mock NEW SAT Test
provided by Kaplan. This is as close as you will
come to taking the NEW SAT test, so get some
excellent practice and register. Online Registra-
tion begins at 10 am on Monday, August 10.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Globe on Screen: Comedy of Errors**Monday, July 13, 7 pm @ the Bluelight Cinema
Admission is free, but we encourage you to reserve
your seats at: cupertinolibraryfoundation.org/globe-cinema-renaissance-drama-series-2015/
Cupertino Library thanks both the Cupertino
Library Foundation and the Bluelight Cinema
5 for their generous support.
Knitting at the LibraryEvery Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every
Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program.
Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome.
Chinese Book Discussion Group*Thursday, July 9, 10 am - 12 noon Cupertino Community Hall
The Cupertino Chinese Book Discussion Group
will discuss Wai chu tou ma (Out stealing horses) by
Per Petterson. The discussion will be in Mandarin.
Adult Book Discussion Group*Thursday, July 16, 7 pm
This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday
of every month in the Cupertino Library Story
Room. This month the group will discuss Bel
Canto by Ann Patchett. It’s a story about love and
opera which takes place during a terrorist take-
over during a party at a South American embassy.
Replace Your Lawn With California Native Plants*Thursday, July 16, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Have you stopped watering your lawn because
of the drought? Come and be inspired to create
a beautiful water-wise garden. Landscape archi-
tect Stephanie Morris will give tips on removing
your lawn, choosing climate-adapted native
plants, and tell how you can qualify for land-
scape rebates.
Blood DriveSaturday, July 18, 10 - 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Be a hero to your community and make an
appointment with the Stanford Blood Center
to donate blood.
Practice Interview - NaturalizationFriday, July 17, 2:30 – 3:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
For legal permanent residents and interested
naturalization applicants, here is an opportunity
to observe a Citizenship interview and have
questions answered by representatives from U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
To Hell and Back: The Story of Audie MurphySunday, August 2, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson who has created one-man performances of Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, A Christmas Carol, Dr. Seuss and George Burns has now created this
memorable bio-play of America’s most decorated hero of the Second World War. This 45 minute one-man performance will showcase the WWII Adventures of Audie Murphy, his life and his crusade to help Veterans with Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder.
Master Gardeners: Fall and Winter Vegetable GardeningWednesday, August 12, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
In a time of drought in Santa Clara County, fall and winter vegetable gardening makes more sense than ever. Many vegetables grow better in the cool and moist conditions of fall and winter than they do in the summer. Learn from UC Mas-
ter Gardeners how to make the most of SCC’s natural growing season.
* Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library
** Sponsored by Cupertino Library Foundation
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adult 50 plus news | july
Adult 50+ Membership
Membership includes access to Adult 50+
programs, trips, services, classes, socials, and
mailing 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
Hidden Treasures Wanted!
Beginning August, 2015
Please donate your gently used jewelry, craft
items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden Treasures
fund raising event scheduled for Thursday, Oc-
tober 29. We will begin accepting these items in
August. The proceeds will benefit our Case Man-
agement Program for at risk seniors and the Stay
Active Fund to provide assistance to offset cost
for senior center membership and classes. Thank
you for your continued support. Please contact
the senior center for more details.
EVENTS
Summer Fun Social
Thursday, July 22
Bring your children and grandchildren for an
afternoon of fun activities ranging from face-
painting and a crafty service project, to decorate
some sweet treats for you to eat! Pre-registra-
tion is required. Member fee $8, grandchildren
$6, senior guest add $5 day pass.
50+ Bocce Ball
Wednesdays, 9am - 12 pm
Meet at the Bocce Ball courts alongside the
Stevens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park at
9 am. First time players are welcome, instruc-
tions available. Free for members.
50+ Softball
Thursdays, 9-12 pm
Join us weekly on the Memorial park softball
field in 2015. Batting practice begins at 9am
with a pick-up game at 10am. Member fee $38
for the season.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, July 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Wall-E (2008) A cosmic comedy adventure
about a determined robot named WALL-E.
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what
he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E
discovers a new purpose in life when he meets
a sleek search robot named EVE, and inadver-
tently embarks on a space journey that will ulti-
mately decide the fate of mankind. Popcorn and
lemonade will be served. Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass.
50+ Golf & Lunch
Monday, August 10, 9am - 1:30pm
9 am - Tee off at Deep Cliff Golf Course 12:30 pm - Lunch on the Deep Cliff Patio
Enjoy a fun morning of golf and lunch at Deep
Cliff. Cost includes green fees, sandwich lunch,
and prizes. Members $26, senior guests $31.
Pick up and return the entry form to the senior
center by July 31. Sign up early!
August Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, August 12, 12 pm
Jazz is an original American art form spanning a
period of over 100 years. Improvisation is one of
many forms in jazz. Join us for a jazz improvisa-
tional performance to celebrate members with
Birthdays in August.
On the menu: crisp wedge salad, flatbread pizza,
fresh fruit, and warm peach cobbler. Members
with August birthdays will be honored. Vegetar-
ian option available when registering. Member
fee $10, senior guests add $5 day pass.
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Value!
Citizenship Class
Monday & Friday, July 10- September 28, 8:15-9:45am
This citizenship preparation class provides
opportunities for students to learn about the
United States naturalization process. This course
teaches the reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills needed to complete naturaliza-
tion forms and pass the naturalization interview.
Topics will include: the rights and responsibilities
of U.S. citizenship, and U.S. history, government
and civics. Member fee $20.
Cooking with Suzanne
Wednesday, August 26, 10am-1pm
With all the fresh vegetables this spring, there
are plenty of ways to introduce them to you
dinner table. Roasting vegetables and fruits
in a very hot oven gives them a caramelized
exterior and flavor while keeping the inside
moist and tender. This showy cooking method
easily feeds a crowd or just a couple, and it lets
you choose vegetables packed with nutrients
for a healthy life style and diet. A real benefit to
roasting is the ability to cook a combination of
colorful vegetables, resulting in a full-flavor side
dish or meatless entrée. Join International Chef
Suzanne, Cook book Author and Sommelier for
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.777.3150
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on trips.
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
Out-to-Lunch Bunch, Tuesday, June 23,
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Anything Goes – Musical, Saturday, June 27, $99
Alameda County Fair, Thursday, July 2, $50
Lunch at the Cliff House, Tuesday, July 21, $118
Matilda – The Musical, Wednesday, July 28, $118
Filoli Summer Jazz Concert,
Sunday, August 9, $124
San Jose Earthquakes Game,
Friday, August 14, $71
The French Quarter in San Francisco with Gary Holloway, Tuesday, August 25, $98
The Phantom of the Opera, Thursday,
September 3 & Wednesday, September 30, $128
TOURSInspiring 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. 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!
International Mystery Trip, Guided by Julia and
Kim, May 11 - 23, 2016 Cost: $TBA. Do you love fas-
cinating culture, amazing history, castles, beautiful
countryside, delicious food, and a little adventure?
Then this small-group tour to an iconic destination
with 4-star accommodations is planned just for you!
Mystery tours are always fun! This tour features a
destination that you have never experienced with
us and you’re sure to be pleasantly surprised! Let
the guessing begin as the destination will only be
revealed just prior to our arrival at the airport.
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal, October 30
- November 16, 2016, $6,930. Highlights include:
Grand Cayman, Panama City, Costa Rica, Puerto
Corinto, Guatemala, and Cabo San Lucas.
a colorful and tasty menu with Roasted Red
Pepper Soup, Pasta Primavera with Roasted
Vegetables, Roasted Root Vegetable Crisps and
last but not least an irresistible dessert of Roast-
ed Fruit with Gelato.
Tai Chi for 50+ – Introduction to Tai Chi
Wednesday, August 12-September 30, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, August 12-September 30 29, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Continuing Tai Chi
Thursday, August 13 - October 1, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Breathe...Move...Relax....Enjoy. New beginning-
level tai chi classes now forming with no experi-
ence needed, or continue your practice in Con-
tinuing Tai Chi. Come try this ancient Chinese art
of moving meditation in a relaxed and supportive
environment, and learn about its health benefits
on many different levels. Treat yourself to a fun,
new experience! Member fee $46 each session.
Book Review Meeting
First Friday of the month, 1:15-3pm
Learn about new books and meet new people.
New faces are always welcome. Free for mem-
bers, senior guests pay $5.
August 7 - The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last
Reunion by Fannie Flagg, reviewed by Kay Kinney
Let’s Talk Current Events
Wednesday, July 22, 1:30 - 3pm
Join this lively monthly discussion group to
discuss important and interesting topics and
learn about others’ points of view. Discover how
goings-on around the world will affect you with
Nancy McGinnis, legal specialist and current
lecturer at San Francisco State University, facili-
tating the conversation. Cupertino Senior Center
members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Monday, July 13, 27, 1 - 3pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Housing
Monday, July 6, 20, 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, July 10, 17, 24, 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 plan-
ning, 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.
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Find us on Facebook! cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: seniorcntr@cupertino.org
Website: cupertino.org/senior
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eco news | july
Get Ready for Cupertino’s Annual
Citywide Garage Sale!
Help Cupertino prevent usable goods from be-
ing thrown away, and have fun treasure hunting!
The Annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held
September 19 & 20 this year at participating resi-
dences and other private locations throughout
Cupertino. Residents and community organiza-
tions are invited to register on or after August
10th online at www.cupertino.org/garagesale.
If you do not have computer access please call
408.777.3354 to register. Free advertising and a
garage sale "How-to" kit will be provided online,
or can be mailed if request-
ed by phone. Participants
manage their own sales and
keep all profits. There is no
fee to participate. The last
day to register if you want
to be listed on the City’s ga-
rage sale map is Septem-
ber 4. This is a great way to
clear your home of unwant-
ed goods by giving them a new home instead
of tossing them in the trash. Don’t have items to
sell? If you’re in the market for a household item
or just on the lookout for something unique,
consider buying used instead of new. Take a walk
and discover a hidden treasure!
Saturday, July 18th 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/broken electronics, con-
fidential papers you’d like to shred, recycle, and
more. It’s Saturday, July 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 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:
• Paint or toxic chemicals
• 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/environmental
for more disposal details.
Compost Site is Open July 4th Weekend
The City’s free compost give-away
site located at 12100 Stevens
Canyon Road (across from the
Stevens Creek Reservoir) is open
Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 – 11
am through October 20, 2015,
including the 4th of July and
Labor Day weekend. Come boost
your garden during the hot summer with moisture-
holding compost your plants will appreciate!
NEW Garbage and Recycling Ordinance
Cupertino has adopted new garbage and
recycling requirements to keep rotting food out
of the landfill and bring more rich gardening
compost back to the city. While the changes are
mainly for commercial businesses and proper-
ties, residents can be aware of and contribute
to the City’s waste diversion and greenhouse
gas reduction goals too. Many businesses are
already voluntarily separating their food waste,
but in November, starting with the largest food
retailers and restaurants, businesses will be re-
quired to separate food waste for composting
rather than disposing of it as garbage to pile up
in a landfill. Cupertino residents may also par-
ticipate in the commercial compost program by
putting their food waste in their brown cart with
yard waste. Apartments will be required to join
the composting program no later than July 2018.
Find out more at www.cupertino.org/nowaste.
What goes into your brown cart? Organic (compostable) materials include:
• Landscape and garden trimmings such as
leaves, grass clippings, shrub clippings, dead
plants, etc.
• Food-soiled paper, such as napkins, paper
towels, plates, tissues, cups, and take-out
containers including pizza boxes and waxed
cardboard boxes
• Coffee grounds, paper tea bags and paper filters
• Dairy products
• Pasta, bread and
dough products
• All fruit and vegetables
• Meat, fish, and bones
• Processed or prepared
foods, such as snack
foods taken out of their
packaging
• Paperboard milk cartons
Questions? Check Recology’s website recologysouthbay.com or contact the City’s
Environmental Services Division at 408.777.3354
or email environmental@cupertino.org to find
out more.
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• Use reusables: Instead of paper or plastic
tableware that will be thrown away at the end
of a meal, offer reusable (ceramic, glass, reus-
able plastic, etc.) dishes, cups, flatware, napkins,
tablecloths, and more. If you need more
reusable items, you can purchase them inex-
pensively at a local thrift store to keep just for
events, or ask your attendees to bring their
own cup or plate.
• Set up trios: Give guests the opportunity to
correctly separate waste. Offer a bin for recy-
cling, compost, and landfill, and label them
(contact the City for stickers to help!).
• No foam: If you do need to use disposable
materials, choose compostable paper or re-
cyclable plastic products. Styrofoam products
cannot be recycled and must go to the landfill.
Similarly, do not choose “compostable plas-
tics” made from corn, potatoes, or other plant
material. They do not decompose fast enough
for the compost facility the City currently uses,
so they must also go to the landfill.
• Buy from Green Biz: Choose food and other
party products from local businesses that have
achieved Bay Area Green Business Certifica-
tion. They’ve gone above and beyond to
protect our local environment. See a list at www.cupertino.org/greenbiz or search for
them regionally at www.greenbusinessca.org.
• Waste not: If you anticipate having extra food,
avoid wasting food by telling guests ahead of
time to bring a reusable container with them
to take home leftovers.
• Buy in bulk: Rather than offering prepackaged
snacks, buy in bulk and serve communally to
reduce garbage.
• Nix the bottled water: Instead of bottled
water, purchase or borrow from a neighbor a
water cooler to minimize waste. Place cut citrus
or cucumber or other fruit along with ice in the
cooler for a special refresher!
• Better paper products: If you do need to
purchase paper products for your event,
choose unbleached, recycled content prod-
ucts over new material, and especially those
made with post-consumer waste (material that
someone has already used!). Look for Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) certified products
if you buy products made with new paper.
• Food fair: Where possible, choose local,
organic, and/or fair trade foods and ingredi-
ents for tasty, earth-friendly party fare.
• Waterless activities: Given the extreme
drought we are experiencing, plan party activi-
ties that do not require lots of water. Instead
of playing in the sprinkler or launching water
balloons, encourage kids to play tag, bring out
the sidewalk chalk, and other waterless games.
Hosting a block party? Summer cookout? July 4th BBQ? Summertime events are great for gathering
with old friends and meeting new neighbors, but they can generate lots of waste. Make yours an
earth-friendly one by following these green event guidelines:
GREEN Your Summer Fun
National Night Out – August 4, 2015City Of Cupertino Joins Cities Nationwide For ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’
In partnership with Target, the City of Cupertino
will kick-off the 32nd Annual National Night Out
on Tuesday, August 4, 4 - 6 pm. The event will
be held in the Target parking lot (corner of Ste-
vens Creek Blvd & Saich Way). Come and meet
Cupertino’s First Responders and join us for free
hot dogs, children’s finger printing,
face painting, games and prizes. Cupertino’s
Neighborhood Watch, Block Leader, Emergency
Preparedness, Sustainability and Parks and Rec-
reation programs will also be on hand.
National Night Out (NNO) is designed to: (1)
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
(2) Generate participation in the Neighborhood
Watch program; (3) Strengthen and promote spirit
within neighborhoods; and (4) Send a message to
criminals that neighborhoods are organized and
fighting back. Later that night, neighborhoods
throughout Cupertino are encouraged to contin-
ue the celebration along with 11,000 communities
from all 50 states, U.S territories, Canadian cities
and military bases around the world. You can do
this by turning on your porch lights and spending
time with your neighbors. What a great night for
a neighborhood potluck, dessert exchange, ice
cream social or a book swap.
For more information or to register
your neighborhood for National Night
Out visit www.cupertino.org/nno
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C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.org/
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
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres.Church 6191
Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
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 Morningmasters
Toastmasters*
7:30 am Bethel Lutheran Church 10181
Finch Ave, Fireside Room
408.209.7251 http://tinyurl.com/cupmmtm
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 Trend Micro 10101 N. De
Anza Blvd
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.
com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer,
1 Infinite Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 888.613.5559 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 cupertinosymphonicband.org
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 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org http://
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
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Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
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 pm 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*12 pm The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
JUL CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
JULY 1 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
JULY 1 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
JULY 2 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
JULY 2 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
JULY 2 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) Cancelled 7 pm
JULY 7 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
JULY 9 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
JULY 9 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
JULY 9 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
JULY 14 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
JULY 15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JULY 16 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
JULY 16 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
JULY 21 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** Cancelled 6:45 pm
JULY 23 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
JULY 27 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
JULY 28 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 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 cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all City meeting agendas and minutes go to cupertino.org/agenda.
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Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
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SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) AND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Wong, Vaidhyanathan Council Members Absent: None
The city is considering initiating a lawsuit against Cal Trans for
failure to do an EIR (including studying alternatives) on the
highway 85 toll/express lane project
On federal case of U.S V. Lehigh Southwest Cement Co. and
Hanson Permanente Cement, inc. (Case No. 5:15CV01896) -
gave direction to send letter supporting the consent decree
Received the annual update from the Teen Commission
Approved the minutes from the April 21 City council Meeting
Adopted Resolution No. 15.032 authorizing the City Manager
to add a lead equipment mechanic classification to the City’s
classification plan
Adopted Resolution No. 15-033 declaring brush to be a public
nuisance and potential fire hazard and setting the hearing
date for June 2
Authorized the City Manager to execute a joint exercise of
powers agreement: workforce development services for the
North Valley (“NOVA”) job training consortium to include the
addition of San Mateo County
Adopted Resolution No. 15-035 approving the annual renewal
of the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in
rates for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Approved an agreement between the City of Cupertino and
Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) in the amount not to exceed
$431,000 from the date of execution through June 30, 2016,
and authorized the Director of Public Works to execute all
necessary documents to carry out all phases of the various
street improvement projects
Accepted staff recommendation across the board with the
exception of Housing Commission recommendation of $20.00
per square foot for higher density (>35 DU/AC) multi-family
ownership development: and adopted Resolution No. 15-036
adopting the proposed housing mitigation fees for residential
and non-residential development
Adopted Resolution No. 15-037 adopting the updated Below
Market Rate (BMR) Housing Mitigation program procedural
manual
Postponed adoption of the item, except housing mitigation
fees in item #8, until comprehensive fee study is complete.
Denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission rec-
ommendation and adopted Resolution No. 15.022 (DP-2014-
08), Resolution No. 15-023 (ASA-2014-13), and Resolution
No. 15-024 (TR-2014-60) and directed staff to include a two
year tree monitoring program and tree protection measures
to ensure that the existing trees on the project site and the
large coast live oak tree on the neighboring parcel survive
the development and to have the applicant contribute to
the funding and conducting of a warrant study; work with
the developer to conduct a traffic signal warrant study for
the intersection of Foothill Blvd and Alpine drive; analyze the
benefit of the installing a crosswalk across Vista Knoll Blvd at
Foothill Blvd. And study if a Crossing Guard is warranted at
this location; install a radar speed sign at an appropriate loca-
tion on Foothill Blvd; and assist the adjacent neighborhood
with procedures to request permit parking (Chang voting no)
Adopted Resolution No. 15-039 approving ASA-2014-11 for
the major retail and shop 6 buildings (Chang voting no)
Adopted Resolution No. 15-040 approving ASA-2014-16 for a
minimum 0.75 acre public parking (Chang voting no)
Adopted Resolution No. 15-041 approving ASA-2015-05 for
gateway features with the revision to remove the gateway
feature located at the Southwest corner of Tantau and Stevens
Creek Boulevard, look into possibly relocating the feature to
the southwest corner of Vallco parkway and Tantau Avenue,
and ensure the maintenance agreement addresses the re-
placement timing (within one week) if the feature is vandalized
or broken (Chang voting no)
Conducted the first reading of Ordinance no. 15-2130: “An
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 6.24
of title 6 and Chapter 9.16 of title 9 of the Cupertino Municipal
code relating to solid waste including organic waste.
Postponed water Conservation Update to a future date at the
City Manager’s discretion
Postponed construction Project update report to a future
date at the City Manager’s discretion
Postponed the annual report on the Pavement Management
Program to a future date at the City Manager’s discretion
Did not hear the report on committee assignments and
general comments
Adjourned the meeting to May 12 at 3 pm for a closed session
followed by a budget study session
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Wong, Vaidhyanathan Council Members Absent: None
Approved the minutes for the May 2 council meeting
Approved the minutes for the May 5 council meeting
1. Approved the Third Quarter financial report for Fiscal Year
2014-2015; and 2. Approved increased budget appropria-
tions of $170,000 for the Planning and Community Devel-
opment, Municipal Code Enforcement budget
Authorized the City Manager to award a contract to
conquest contractors inc., in the amount of $1,456,941 and
approved a construction contingency of $250,000 for a total
of $1,706,941
Authorized the City Manager to award a contract to G.
Bortolotto & Company, in the amount of $5,716,278.39 and
approved a construction contingency of $571,000, for a total
of $6,287,278.39.
Conducted the second reading and enacted Ordinance No.
15-2130: “An Ordinance of the City of Cupertino amending
chapter 6.25 of title 6 and chapter 9.16 of title 9 of the
Cupertino municipal code relating to solid waste including
organic waste”
Regarding the General Plan Amendment
1. Adopted Resolution No. 15-042 adopting the final 2014-
2022 Housing Element (GPA-2013-02)
2. Made no further amendments to the General Plan (Com-
munity Vision 2040) adopted on December 4, 2014 (GPA-
2013-01), gave direction to continue processing the Vallco
Specific plan and the Hamptons projects when applications
received , and make a redline comparison document avail-
able (Chang voting no)
3. Wong moved and Paul seconded to not adopt Resolution
no. 15-043, a policy establishing a process to review Gen-
eral Plan Amendments and instead to keep the current
Ad Hoc process for processing General Plan Amend-
ments. Paul added a friendly amendment (Accepted by
the mover) to bring back the policy for consideration in
90 days and to put new GPA applications on a hiatus until
that time. Further direction was given to present addition-
al details on community benefits and the recommended
GPA process at a Study Session with case studies, Cities of
Mountain View and Morgan Hill, during the 90-day period
City Manager David Brandt said a press conference was
being held on Thursday morning to discuss a city lawsuit
against Valley Transit Authority (VTA) and Caltrans regarding
highway 85
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, May 26 at 3:30 pm for
Teen Commission interviews, Cupertino City Hall Conference
Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015Council Members Present: Chang (3:38), Sinks, Paul, Wong, Vaidhyanathan. Chang left the meeting at 6 pm Council Members Absent: None
Interviewed 37 applicants from grades eight through twelve
and appointed Grace Huang, Ankita Sahni, Meesha
Reiisieh, Steve Yang, Anook Vadodkar, and Rishit Gundu
to 2015-2017, 2 year terms ending 2017; and selected Pranav
Jandhyala as an alternate (Chang Absent)
Adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 2 at 3 pm for a
Study Session followed by a regular meeting, Community Hall
Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue.
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are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
June 1, 2 & 5Crime Prevention – June is Crime Prevention
Month. A Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff
shares crime prevention tips and strategies.
June 8, 9 & 12 Pedestrian Safety – June is also Safety Month.
Whether you drive a car or use public transpor-
tation, at some point during the day, everyone
is a pedestrian, and pedestrians are the most
vulnerable users of the road.
June 15, 16 & 19 1908 Longest Auto Race Revisited –
Our guest took a 1928 Plymouth Roadster
and retraced the 1908 Race around the
World. Please join us as he discusses his
16,358 mile adventure.
June 22, 23 & 26 E-books from the Library – E-book step-by-
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check out books from the Santa Clara County
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June 29, 30 & July 3 Formation of American Freedom – Let’s
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Leadership 95014New Session Begins September 9, 2015
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity
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along with The Wilfred Jarvis Institute and
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institutions as well as practical leadership
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September – May and applications and inquiries
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community resources, benefits, and care options
during the drop-in hours. Case Manager is also
available by appointment. English / Cantonese /
Mandarin.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, July 9, 3 - 4:30 pm
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