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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene July 2015 - 07.01.2015July 4th Festivities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cinema at Sundown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Shakespeare in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cupertino Poet Laureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CEEF 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Annual Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . .10 Recycling & Document Shredding Day . .10 Compost Site Open July 4th Weekend . . . .10 New Garbage and Recycling Ordinance . .10 Green Your Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 National Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar . . 12-13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 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.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 cupertino scene July 20152 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. volume XXXVIII number 6 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 | 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: cupertino scene July 20154 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 b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r volume XXXVIII number 6 5 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. cupertino scene July 20156 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 volume XXXVIII number 6 7 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 cupertino scene July 20158 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. – continued on page 15 Find us on Facebook! cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Email: seniorcntr@cupertino.org Website: cupertino.org/senior volume XXXVIII number 6 9 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. cupertino scene July 201510 • 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 volume XXXVIII number 6 11 community calendar | july 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 2 6 7 9 10 11 13 15 16 JUL CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene July 201512 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. 20 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 6 13 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. council actions | july cupertino scene July 201514 news items Cream Cupertino 19501 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 102 Dennis Lund 10110 Peninsula Ave Super Cue Cafe 19620 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 180 Play Area LLC 19132 Cozette Ln SS Bunny Imports 10725 Tressler Ct Flowerpot Solutions 20430 Via Paviso Hummingbird Drapery 10140 Byrne Ave Craft Street Design Co 22731 Medina Ln Bin2 Optical Inc 10245 Anthony Pl N&G 19400 Sorenson Ave Yibin Wen 10227 Empire Ave Weiwei Studio 10251 Miller Ave 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. 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- step instructions using an electronic pad to check out books from the Santa Clara County library system. June 29, 30 & July 3 Formation of American Freedom – Let’s remember the meaning of the Fourth of July holiday. Well-known television anchorman Fred LaCosse provides us with fascinating informa- tion about our early democratic republic. Welcome New Businesses Submission deadline for the September edition is August 5. – Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9 Leadership 95014New Session Begins September 9, 2015 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire and motivate your leadership inter- ests in the community? The City of Cupertino along with The Wilfred Jarvis Institute and other local sponsors offer an exciting adult program that is guaranteed to enhance your leadership skills – Leadership 95014. This program is designed to develop emerging adult leaders in the Cupertino community. The ten full-day sessions feature an inside look at local government, the social sector, local non-profit organizations, and educational institutions as well as practical leadership skills. This 9-month program is offered annually, September – May and applications and inquiries may be directed to Christine Hanel, Recreation Supervisor at 408.777.3125. Check out www.cupertino.org/leadership95014 for details. Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm Karen Goss, Case Manager, is available to discuss 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 Provides a safe place for family caregivers to share their experiences and challenges. 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