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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.9 | november 2015
Silicon Valley Community Choice Energy Partnership
A new way to buy cleaner, greener electricity at
competitive rates is being developed.
Annual Vacancy Notice
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply
for positions on City commissions that will have
vacancies in January 2016.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday November 11, 11 am
Memorial Park, Cupertino
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The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Memorial Park on Wednesday November 11 at 11 am.
This year the Veterans Day Ceremony will commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Operation Red
Wing, catalyst for the design and placement of the Cupertino Veterans Memorial
and subject of the book and movie Lone Survivor.
Residents and businesses in Santa Clara County
currently receive energy from one provider: PG&E.
That may soon change. Cupertino, as part of its
participation in the Silicon Valley Community
Choice Energy Partnership (SVCCEP ), is studying
opportunities to buy cleaner, greener electricity at
competitive rates. If deemed viable, participating
Santa Clara communities will pool the electricity
demand of residents and businesses and buy
power for them. It’s similar to buying in bulk or
participating in a co-op.
Under community choice energy, a new locally-
controlled nonprofit would buy electricity from
renewable energy sources at competitive prices,
helping to green our grid and achieve the City’s
Climate Action Plan goals (see: cupertino.org/green). PG&E would remain an essential partner,
continuing to deliver electricity over existing infra-
structure to Cupertino customers and continue to
maintain the lines. PG&E would also continue to
send bills and provide customer service.
This type of program is already successful in
Marin and Sonoma Counties. Both offer electric-
ity with higher levels of renewables at lower prices
than PG&E. Plus, customers can opt up to 100%
green energy for a little extra (~1 cent per kwh).
Customers can also choose to opt out and remain
with PG&E.
The new locally-controlled nonprofit would be
completely funded by program revenue, not by
taxes or by city or county general funds. Because
there are no shareholders, revenue is reinvested to
develop additional local energy projects and new
rebates and incentives for customers, creating
local jobs and spurring economic development.
Due to the success of this program in the North
Bay, communities across California are also
considering launching this type of energy service.
Alameda, San Francisco, Napa, Contra Costa
and San Mateo are just a few. Your Silicon Valley
Community Choice Energy Partnership currently
has four members: the City of Cupertino, City of
Sunnyvale, City of Mountain View, and County
of Santa Clara (for unincorporated communities).
During the next few months, other cities in the
county will also be deciding whether to join the
partnership. Interested in learn more or sharing
your ideas on what energy programs you’d like
to expand here in Cupertino? Please attend an
upcoming community meeting or share your
feedback at: svcleanenergy.org.
Your Energy: Cupertino Studies Ways to Grow Competition & Choice
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Veterans Day Ceremony
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 11 AM, MEMORIAL PARK, CUPERTINO
Rear Admiral Garry J. Bonelli
US Navy 1968 - 2008 retired:
Admiral Bonelli served as
Chief of Staff for Naval Special
Warfare Command and as
Commanding Officer of
Seal Team 5 in Operation
Desert Storm.
Rear Admiral Edward K. Kristensen
US Navy 1965 - 1997 retired:
Admiral Kristensen commanded
the USS Norfolk and USS Lake
Champlain. His son, Erik was the
SEAL Commander of the Chi-
nook helicopter that was shot
down in Operation Red Wing.
SPEAKERS THE PARADE OF HONOR
Guards will include:
Military Honor Guard,
Fire Department Honor
Guard and Sheriff
Department Honor Guard.
The Cupertino Middle
School Honors Choir
will perform.
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Would You Like To Serve on a
City Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply
for positions on City commissions that will have
vacancies starting January 2016. Council will
conduct interviews beginning at 5 pm on
Monday and Tuesday, January 25 and 26 for
these commission and committees: Audit
Committee; Fine Arts Commission; Housing
Commission; Parks and Recreation Commission;
Public Safety and Commission; Sustainability
Commission, and Technology Information and
Communication Commission.
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday,
January 15, 2016. Commissioners are interviewed
and appointed by the City Council, and may serve a
total of two consecutive four-year terms. Applica-
tions can be downloaded from the City of
Cupertino website at cupertino.org/vacancies.
For more details please visit the website or call
the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223.
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simply safe | nov
Don’t Fall in the Fall!
Falls are the top cause of injuries for the elderly.
Actually everyone should always be aware of
possibly falling no matter what the season.
Making your home and property safe from
unintended falls is easy, if you know what to look
for. Making your yard safe from falling is also a
good idea, especially now that the weather-folks
are predicting a wet and likely slippery
winter and spring season.
Look through your home for the following tripping hazards and correct them.
• Clutter in the hallway and on staircases is a
major cause of falling.
• Slippery throw rugs, loose carpet, and wood
floor boards which stick up or are uneven are
real tripping hazards. Never run wires under
the rugs, they not only make it traction poor,
but present a fire hazard as well.
• If you are unsteady or elderly, install grab bars
in the tub and shower area and make sure all
stairs have good solid railings, preferably two
on each staircase.
• Use non-slip shower and tub mats. Make sure
you are stepping out of the shower or tub on
a non-slip rug. If you put in new tile on the
bathroom floor, make sure it is non-slip tile.
Any other room where there is likely to be
water, like in front of the sink or in the laundry
room, use a non-slip rug or pad.
• Make sure all areas around the house are well
lit, especially stairways.
• Look around for your pets that may be sleep-
ing nearby before getting up from the couch
or chair.
On your yard and walkways look for these tripping hazards.
• Make sure you don’t have an accumulation of
leaves in the walkways, or driveway. Leaves and
other debris get wet when it rains or the lawn
sprinklers hit them and can be slippery and
present a tripping hazard.
• Clean up clutter in the garage and storage
shed at home. A cluttered floor means step-
ping around and over items creating a tripping
hazard.
• Clear away downed limbs and keep the lawn
mowed to a length where you can see items
which may trip you.
Outdoor Cleanup for Fire Safety
With the dry summer season, things are pretty
dry and some of your yard plants may have died.
If you have long dry grass, dead branches, or
dead decorative plants close up to your house,
you are in danger of a wildfire spreading to your
home. Fire Departments recommend having a
50 foot defensible space
around your home. This
means nothing that will
easily catch fire within
50 feet of the home. Even
if you live well within the
city you’re not necessarily
safe from a wildfire
because embers from a
nearby wildfire can travel
a mile or more if it's windy.
Get Safety Trained 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 eight 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 communi-
cation tips, First aid techniques that save lives,
Home safety, Fire Safety including how to use a
fire extinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions -
and more! The PEP class is: November 2, 6 - 9 pm,
Los Gatos Police Operations Building, 15900
Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos. For registration e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org and provide your full
name, e-mail address, phone number and
residential or work address in the West Valley, or
contact the Santa Clara County Fire Department
at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to
be part of the disaster response solution. This is
an intensive training session by the Santa Clara
County Fire Department on preparedness and
helping others during a disaster. The course
is offered four times a year and you will have
one-year to make up any missed sessions for
graduation. You may attend the final exercise
once all six sessions have been completed. The
next class runs November 3 - 12, 6 - 9 pm with
the final hands on and graduation November 14,
9:30 am - 12:30 pm. All classes will be held at
208 E. Main St, #214, Los Gatos. 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.
Change the battery in your smoke detectors when you adjust your clocks
back one hour on Sunday, November 1 . Put Daylight Savings Time start,
March 13, 2016 on your calendar for your next smoke detector battery change .
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots | oct
This year is Cupertino's 60th anniversary. We were
incorporated as a city in 1955. A delegation from
Cupertino is visiting Copertino, Italy in
September and October this year.
Every year students and newcomers to our lovely
town ask for information on how Cupertino got
its name. Cupertino's first and foremost historian,
Louis E. Stocklmeir, wrote extensively about the
name and its possible beginnings. The following
is an excerpt from a paper Louis wrote about the
fascinating origins of our town name.
"The name used to designate the arroyo by the
early Spanish explorers of what is now known as
Stevens (formerly Cuper-
tino) Creek was "Arroyo de
San Joseph Cupertino".
This arroyo was named (by
De Anza expedition diarist
and cartographer Petrus
Font) after Saint Joseph of
Cupertino, born at Cuper-
tino (Italy) diocese of Nar-
do June 17, 1603. Family
name Desa. Beatified 1767.
Canonized 1767.
"Copertino" a present day
town in southern Italy is
situated in the heel of the
"Italian boot" in the region
of Puglia, province of
Lecce, about 90 miles from
Bari and 50 miles from
Taranto. Some of our local
writers endeavor to relate
its derivation to the Italian
noun "Coperto" literally
translated to mean "cover",
"wrapper", "jacket". The "u" in Cupertino is
attributed to the Latin influence.
The northern and southern regions of Italy were
subjected to a great number of invasions and
conquests; notably Hannibal (circa 200 B.C.) who
conquered the Iberian Peninsula, crossed the
Alps and defeated Roman armies in Italy - his
conquest ended when he was later defeated by
the Romans. Historians wrote of a citadel or for-
tress built to resist Hannibal, part of which re-
mains, in the vicinity of "Copertino". The citadel
ruins were razed in 1415 A.D. to allow the erection
of the Convent of San Francisco alongside the
Greek church of St. Nicholas. The area was in turn
invaded by the Byzantines and Normans at dif-
ferent times. Other early invaders included Henry
the 4th, Emperor of Germany, King of Puglia and
Sicily, the Anjous who were allied with the Prince
of Albania - later on, the Aragonese (Spaniards)
and still later, Garibaldi, who unified modern Italy.
As a consequence of these early invasions, the
names "Cupertino" and "Copertino" reach far
back into Italy's history.
The name "Cuperio", a leader of refugees from the
southern towns ravished by Goths in 615 A.D. and
again by the Moors in 900 A.D., has been suggest-
ed as a possible name source for Cupertino.
Historian Marciano wrote the territory of
"Cupertino" was founded sometime after 560
A.D. following Goth invasions, and alluded to the
refugee leader, "Cuperio".
Historian P. Bonaventura de Lama seemed to
follow a version that the word "Cupertino" was
also derived from the refugee leader, "Cuperio"
who consolidated the refugees from the ravished
and destroyed southern towns following Goth
and Saracen invasions.
Pope John X and the Italian
princes of fiefs of what is now
southern Italy expelled the
Turkish tribal armies from the
Cupertino territory - circa
915 A.D. In the year 1266 A.D.
Charles the First of Anjou
(son of Louis VIII) particularly
favored the Cupertino terri-
tory, conquered Naples and
Sicily and divided the territory
into provinces, making
Cupertino a provincial capital.
Charles appointed one
Gualtieri d'Enghien di Brenna
- Duke of Athene and Count
of Lecce and the Duke/Count
built a castle there adorned by
a stone inscribed "Gualtieri de
Brenna Comes Cupertini"
(Gualtieri de Brenna - Count
of Cupertino)
All Latin inscriptions spell "Cupertino" with a
"u", also ending the word with "i". Several tombs
and epigraphs of the region bear inscriptions
with the name of the diginitary and the place
name, "Cupertini".
"Copertino" seems to be a word of later origin.
"Cupertino" predates the word "Copertino",
hence the reference to San Joseph of "Cupertino"
and the spelling of the name by Father Pedro
Font. It would seem that our City's appellation
of "Cupertino" follows the original name given
to the area now named "Copertino" Italy – the
words are synonymous and distinctive and fitting-
ly applied to their respective localities." (Conclu-
sion of Stocklmeir's account)
Reaching back over the centuries, it is evident
the name of our town has a fascinating and varied
history. It would be interesting to hear from any
of our "ROOTS" readers who have traveled to the
Cupertino/Copertino region of Italy.
Source: Papers of Louis E. Stocklmeir, Cupertino
Historian
A Historical Overview
of Cupertino/Copertino
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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.
STEAM LEADS: Zombie Apocalypse*
Attention middle school students!
A zombie epidemic is approaching and we need
you to help us save the earth from a global zombie
takeover. Use your brains before the zombies eat
them. Students currently in 6th – 8th grade, please
visit the Children’s Desk in Cupertino Library to
register. Visit https://www.sccl.org/Locations/Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS for more info. Spon-
sored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.
1,000 Books Before Six
Children 5 and younger are invited to sign up
for our 1,000 Books Before Six program at the
Children’s Desk in Cupertino Library.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, November 12, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Kindergarteners
to 5th graders may register in person at the
Children’s Desk starting November 16.
Cupertino Library LEGO Club
Thursday, November 19, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
1st through 8th graders are invited to build with
LEGO bricks in the Story Room. The Library will
provide LEGO bricks. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
Family Game Day
Wednesday, November 25, 11 am – 5 pm Cupertino Library Children’s Room
Children are invited to come play a variety of
games in our Children’s Room. We will play
BINGO in the Community Hall at 3 pm.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
CodeF1rst Computer Programming Workshop for Teens
Friday, November 6, 6 – 9 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Interested in learning how to build basic web-
sites using HTML and CSS? Code F1rst will have
a workshop presented by Kashish Singal and
Gokul Pillai! No prior coding experience neces-
sary. Attendees are encouraged to bring their
own computer or digital device. Online registra-
tion is required and opens on Monday, October
26 at 10 am. For ages, 13 – 21.
HTML & CSS Programming Workshop
Saturdays, November 7, 14, 21, 10 am – 12 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Attendees will learn how to build websites
using HTML & CSS. In this workshop, teens will
be taught the basics of general computer pro -
gramming, how to design websites, the logic
behind coding and design, and how this logic
can be applied to website creation. This program
is for students in grades 6 – 12. Registrants must
attend all 3 sessions. Registration is required and
opens on Monday, October 26 at 10 am.
SAT vs. ACT - What’s The Difference and Which One Should I Take?
Wednesday, November 18, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
If you have questions about the SAT versus the
ACT, then you must attend this free seminar with
FLEX College Prep! Teens and parents/guard-
ians are welcome to join. Registration is required
and opens on Monday, November 2 at 10 am.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance
Sunday, November 1, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to learn
more about the Aztec Culture.
Firebird Youth Orchestra
Saturday, November 14, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
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Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
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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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Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra is dedicated
to promoting Chinese music as part of Chinese-
American culture. It is made up of elementary
and high school students and the music pro-
grams on the orchestra seek to exhibit authentic
eastern aesthetics and collaborate with western
music groups.
Cambodian Dance
Saturday, November 21, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The Cambodian Cultural Dance Troupe is
pleased to present Robam Tbal Kdoeung, the
mortar and pestle dance which depicts the daily
activities of rice pounding and threshing using
the tbal kdoeung, a traditional mortar and pestle
to prepare the rice for use and celebrate the
importance of rice.
NanoWriMo – November is National Novel Writing Month.
Come and take the challenge! Can you write
50,000 words in a month? Sponsored by the
Cupertino Friends of the Library.
Nanowrimo Kick Off Party
Sunday, November 1, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Come see what NanoWriMo is all about! Get
inspiration! Meet other would be novelists!
Win prizes!
How to Propagate Native Plants, plus Seed & Cutting Exchange
Thursday, November 19, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
It is time for the Seed & Cutting exchange.
Bring any native plant seeds/cuttings from your
garden to exchange for those that others bring
from their gardens. Speaker Stephen Rosenthal
will discuss growing annuals, from seed, and how
to keep your garden in color all year long. Spon-
sored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Tek Spark Mentorship Program
Sunday November 1, 3 – 5 pm Monday November 2, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cupertino Story Room
Inspire the love of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) in your children and put
them on a path to excellent career success. This
session includes lightning talks from children in
middle and high schools who have done cool
things in STEM. This will be followed by peer
coaching sessions for children and parents, as
well as mentorship circles for everyone with
experienced women leaders in engineering.
Open to middle and high school parents and
children. Includes audience Q&A and open
discussion. Contact shobana@tekspark.org if
you'd like to have your child speak at this event!
Exploring Human Origins
What Does It Mean to Be Human? is a rare exhibit
including interactive displays that walk visitors
through the origins of humankind runs Novem-
ber 25 through December 22, 2015, at the
Milpitas Library. The free collection, curated by
the Smithsonian Institution, includes interactive
kiosks, hands-on displays and videos. The library
is located at 160 N. Main Street in Milpitas. For
more info, visit www.sccl.org/milpitas.
Film Series at Bluelight Cinemas
Cupertino Library / Blue Light Cinema Film Series – Exploring Human Origins
All Showings are at Bluelight Cinemas Sponsored
by the Cupertino Library Foundation.
Monday, November 2, 7 pm - Your Inner Fish
Monday, November 9, 7 pm - Journey of Man
Monday, November 16, 7 pm - Becoming Human
Cupertino Library / Blue Light Cinema Film Series - Treasures from the Public Domain!
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.
Movies are always owned by somebody some-
where. But there are many films that slip through
the legal cracks for everyone to see. Each of
these motion pictures has a fascinating life story,
and in this session of the Cupertino Library’s
Film Series, filmmaker and scholar Mark Larson
explores the complicated history of films in the
Public Domain. Please join us in this celebration
of an important and fascinating aspect of film
history. A lively audience discussion follows
every film. Seating is limited and registration is
required at cupertinolibraryfoundation.org
The Southerner (1945)
Director: Jean Renoir
Thursday, November 5, 6:30 pm
Bluelight Cinemas.
The Brother from Another Planet (1984)
Director: John Sayles
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 pm
Bluelight Cinemas.
Chinese Book Club
Thursday, November 12, 10 am Community Hall
The Chinese Book Club is conducted in Mandarin
and meets every other month. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Adult Book Club
Every third Thursday, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Adults of all ages are welcome. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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adult 50 plus news | nov
2016 MEMBERSHIPS - Now Available!
Adult 50+ Membership
Membership includes access to Adult 50+
programs, trips, services, classes, socials,
and mailing of the bimonthly newsletter.
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.
EVENTS
Thanksgiving Lunch and
November Birthday Bash Wednesday, November 18, 12 pm
Thanksgiving feast with roasted turkey, mashed
potatoes, gravy, dressing, savory green beans,
and pumpkin pie. The Rhythmaires Band will
help us celebrate the holiday with delightful mu-
sic. Members with November birthdays will be
honored. Members $12, senior guests add $5
day pass. Vegetarian option available when reg-
istering. Please sign up early.
50+ Bocce Ball
Wednesdays, 9 am - 12 pm
Meet at the Bocce Ball courts alongside the
Stevens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park on
Wednesdays at 9 am. First time players are wel-
come, instructions available. Free for members.
50+ Softball
Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 9 am - 12 pm
Join us weekly on the Memorial park softball
field in 2015. Batting practice begins at 9 am
with a pick-up game at 10am. Member fee $15
for the season.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, November 25, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Royal Wedding (1951)- Brother-sister dance duo
Tom and Ellen Bowen (Fred Astaire and Jane
Powell) get the chance of a lifetime when they're
booked for a London performance on the eve of
Elizabeth II's nuptials. In the course of their journey,
Ellen meets her match in Lord Brindale, and Tom
finds romance with a British hoofer. Will love break
up the act? Popcorn and lemonade will be served.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Values
Learn About Medicare 2016
Monday, November 16, 2 - 3:30 pm
Whether you are new to Medicare or want to
know more about Medicare, come join us for a
presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy Program. The presenter will dis-
cuss the latest updates on Medicare and the Part
D plans for 2016. As a reminder, the open enroll-
ment for Medicare Part D begins on October 15
and ends on December 7, 2015. Please
review your Medicare Part D plans. Open to
public. Sign up at lobby table.
Chinese Brush Painting
Thursday, November 19 - January 28, 2016, 6 – 8 pm
Explore abstract and realistic Chinese ink art
by combining Western and Eastern techniques
on rice paper and other materials. Subjects will
include landscapes, flowers and birds, figures,
splash ink, etc. Open to all levels: students will
learn the technique of the basic outline, brush
stroke and building up layers of color step by
step from teacher demos. Students will get to
experiment on and experience a variety of rice
paper. Member fee $55.
TechTime with Paul
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, 1 – 4 pm
Members can come use a Mac or PC to browse
the web, practice skills, or ask simple questions
in the senior center’s Technology Lab. Free for
members reserve your computer at the front
desk or by calling 408.777.3150.
Let’s Talk Current Events
Wednesday, November 18, December 16, 1:30 – 3 pm
Join this lively monthly discussion group to dis-
cuss 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, facilitating the
conversation. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
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.
November 6 – The Last Runaway by Tracy
Chevalier, reviewed by Kay Kinney
Line Dance
Beginning: Thursday, November 19 - January 28,
2016, 7 - 8:30 pm
Advanced Beginning
Tuesday, November 10-January 12, 2016,
7 - 8:30pm
Kick up your heels and exercise your body
and mind by dancing to lively, upbeat music!
Join us to learn how you may improve your
health, balance, coordination, muscle tone, and
memorization skills in this fun, low impact class
for any age! Member fee $48 each class.
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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.
Riverdance
Friday, November 6, $102
CHP Academy and Capitol Tour
Tuesday, November 10, $66
San Francisco Paragon Outlets
Tuesday, November 17, $39
The Dickens Fair
Saturday, November 21, $62
Yuletide Lights of Livermore
Tuesday, December 15, $114
A Gift of Sacred Art and University Library Tour
Friday, January 15, $69
Behind the Scenes: Pure Water and Recycling
Thursday, January 21, $68
Mardi Gras Travel Party,
Tuesday, February 2, Free for Members
Super Bowl 50 Fan Experience
Wednesday, February 3, $92
Kurt Elling at Bing Concert Hall
Saturday, February 27, $104
Sunday Afternoon at the Villa
Sunday, March 6, $84
Culinary and Historic Exploration of Napa
Thursday, March 10, $123
Fashion and Flowers
Wednesday, April 6, $88
TOURS
Christmas Cruise on the Danube
December 1 - 10, 2015, $2,495 dbl.
Prague to Vienna on Avalon Waterways!
Tropical Costa Rica
February 4 - 12, 2016, $3,015 dbl
From lush forests and stunning waterfalls to fine
sandy beaches, Costa Rica is a paradise teeming
with exotic plants and incredible animals. Learn
about Costa Rica’s unique vegetation and indig-
enous wildlife by guided nature walks and river
boat cruises. Beautiful resorts along the way - an
all-inclusive beach resort in Guanacaste and hot
springs at Arenal Springs Resort.
International Mystery Trip
Guided by Julia and Kim
May 11 - 23, 2016. $4,630 dbl
Do you love fascinating 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 pleas-
antly surprised! Let the guessing begin as the
destination will only be revealed just prior to our
arrival at the airport.
"Share Discovery Through Travel"
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Monday, November 9, 23, 1 - 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Housing
Monday, November 16, 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)
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal
matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder
abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity
planning, probate alternative, and simple wills.
Must be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara County.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager
Mondays, 5 - 7 pm Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Case Managers are available to discuss commu-
nity resources, benefits, and care options during
drop-in hours. Case Managers are also available by
appointments beside drop-in hours. Cantonese /
Mandarin is available on Wednesday drop in hours.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, November 12, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
Notary Service
The Senior Center is offering Notary Service.
The cost is $5 per signature. Please call
408.777.3157 to make an appointment.
Learn about Medicare 2016
Monday, November 16, 2 - 3:30 pm
Whether you are new to Medicare or want to know
more about it, come join us for a presentation by
the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
Program. The presenter will discuss the latest
updates on Medicare and the Part D plans for
2016. As a reminder, Medicare open enrollment
began on October 15 and ends on December 7,
2015. Please review your health and prescription
drug coverage. You can make changes during this
time. Open to public. Sign up at lobby table.
Tips for the Holiday Blues
Monday, November 2, 9, 16, 1 - 2:30 pm
Do you dread holidays? Do you find yourself on
overload during this season? Need a place to
discuss how to adjust to the holiday chaos?
Join the new 3-week support group for assis-
tance to cope with the holiday blues. Members
free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at
the lobby table.
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 | nov
As this year’s rainy season begins, residents should
prepare for the possibility of flooding in their neigh-
borhoods. Be aware that standard homeowner’s
insurance policies do not cover losses caused by
floods or mudslides. Property owners can protect
against potential flood damage by purchasing flood
insurance and by preparing a family disaster plan.
If you currently possess flood insurance, be sure to
inventory and photograph your home’s contents
and put important papers and insurance policies in
a safe place. Some Cupertino properties along
Calabazas and Stevens Creek, are at increased
risks for flooding.
Floods, as with all natural disasters, are a hazard
to people and property. Prepare for emergencies
accordingly by creating a family disaster plan that
includes a designated place where you can rendez-
vous after an evacuation order is issued.
The City of Cupertino provides the following
services to help residents prepare for potential
flooding. Visit the downstairs counter at City Hall
or call Public Works 408.777.3354 or the Building
Division 408.777.3228 to receive assistance:
1. In the fall, before the rains start, City crews
vacuum out city storm drain inlets, and check for
any evidence of hazardous materials in the drains.
This cleaning prevents any illegally dumped materi-
als that may be sitting in the inlets from washing
into our creeks with the first rains.
2. The Public Works Department will help you
find out if your property is in a flood zone and
answer questions about flooding risks and elevation
certificates for new buildings constructed in
the floodplain.
3. Building Division staff will assist you with obtain-
ing a required permit before you build. Booklets
called “What You Should Know Before You Hire a
Contractor,” are available at the downstairs counter
at City Hall, or online at cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/ Library/Guides_And_Publications/.
4. Public Works staff will provide you with practical
drainage tips, such as directing your roof down-
spouts away from your house and into landscaping
or a more site specific response to drainage issues.
5. Other information on flood preparedness is avail-
able on the Cupertino website at cupertino.org/emergency. Flood information and assistance can
also be obtained on the FEMA website at fema.gov.
The Cupertino Library also holds publications for
flood preparedness.
Sweep Smart this Storm Season to Prevent Flooding
• The City’s storm drainage system is comprised
of street gutters, the storm drain sewer inlets (at
street corners), and the pipes that drain street run-
off into local creeks and channels. It is ILLEGAL to
dump anything into a creek or a storm drain. Resi-
dents can report dumping incidents to the City by
calling 408.777.3269 or 408.777.3354 during busi-
ness hours and 911 after hours and on weekends.
• Please notify the City if you observe excess debris
or trash in streets, storm drain inlets or streams
and ditches.
• City streets are normally swept twice a month. Dur-
ing heavy leaf fall, additional sweeping may occur
on your street. Park off the street on your sweeping
day and when you observe additional sweeping.
• Signup for street sweeping notification at cupertino.org/streetsweeping and call the City
of Cupertino at 408.777.3269 with any questions.
• DO NOT rake, blow, or pile leaves into the
street—this can increase flooding and send
unwanted organic debris to the creeks!
• Clean your rain gutters and attach flexible
corrugated pipe extensions to drain downspout
water to landscaping—this helps recharge our
ground water table!
• Deposit leaves in your yard waste collection cart.
If you need an additional yard waste cart in heavy
leaf fall areas contact Recology Customer Service
408.725.4020, City of Cupertino Environmental
Programs 408.777.3354, or email environmental@cupertino.org.
• Abide by street sweeping / no parking signs to
allow the City to keep the gutters clean and the
storm drain system flowing.
Flood Preparation
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Compost Site Closed for Winter
As of October 17, the City of Cupertino’s compost
site at 12100 Stevens Canyon Rd has officially closed
for the rainy season. Be sure to drop by when the
compost site opens again on March 26, 2016 and
pick up free compost to help your garden spring
into action! For more information on Cupertino’s
compost site, contact the City at 408.777.3354 or environmental@cupertino.org.
Challenge Yourself To A Zero
Waste Lifestyle
Cupertino has extraordinary schools and
abundant local brain power, so the community
doesn’t need help making smart decisions. The
City is partnering with Clean Water Action and
several other cities to promote ReThink Dispos-
able, a campaign to engage local restaurants
and delis in allowing their customers to choose
how much litter-prone packaging they take away
with their food and drink orders.
Business owners say they’re interested in
reducing disposable packaging, but don’t want
to stop offering the amenities their customers
have come to expect. As a community, we can
show them that sustainable cities expect some-
thing different. Straws, cup lids, packets of con-
diments, soy sauce, pizza peppers, chop sticks,
plastic serviceware and other free items are of-
ten packaged in take-out orders without asking
the customer whether they are needed or want-
ed. Consequently, after a meal many of these
unused or unnecessary items go straight into
the trash, or may become street litter.
The community can slow down the trend to
over-package and generate unnecessary waste
by asking restaurants and food vendors not
to include unwanted items with our order and
by taking only what we need. When given the
choice, bring your own reusable coffee cup and
water bottle to make a real impact daily!
We all recycle, right? Most Cupertinians put
their food scraps, dirty paper towels and dirty
napkins in their yard
waste cart to be com-
mercially compost-
ed. Some pick up free
compost from the
City’s distribution site
for their gardens and
landscape projects. A
community, like Cu-
pertino, that wants to
lead the way in envi-
ronmental steward-
ship will take the next
big step, as demon-
strated by an astute group of Homestead High
students from Mr. Carmona’s AP Environmental
Science class last May. These talented students
designed, produced and sold attractive
“Ecotasa” reusable cups with matching reusable
lids and straws in assorted transparent colors
to their friends and fellow students and encour-
aged HH's student body to stop using dispos-
able cups at fast food restaurants. Un-packag-
ing is the trend of the future. Email City staff at Environmental@Cupertino.org if you have
anything to say about ReThinking disposables!
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community calendar | nov
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
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org
Excalibur Toastmasters 6:45 - 8 pm St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic
Church Preschool, 10110 N. De
Anza Blvd.
408.829.2055 excalibur.toastmastersclubs.org
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 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
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 408.973.1832 deanzacupertinokiwanis.org
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic
Church, Community Center
Building, 10110 N. DeAnza Blvd.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20863 Stevens Creek #100 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 408.863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 408.255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm 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
Cupertino Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 netview.com/csb
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cupertino Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionclub.org
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Drive
408.351.2444 northwest@ymcasv.org
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 egausa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
American Association of University
Women
6:30 - 8 pm Moorpark Hotel 2nd Floor,
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose,
CA 95129
408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net
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 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 oddfellowscupertino70.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 am -
1:30 pm
Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org
NOV CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
NOV 3 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
NOV 4 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
NOV 4 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
NOV 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
NOV 5 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
NOV 5 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
NOV 5 Audit Committee Meeting (Conf. Rm. A) 4 pm
NOV 10 Economic Development Committee Meeting 10 am
NOV 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
NOV 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
NOV 12 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
NOV 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 6 pm
NOV 17 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
NOV 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
NOV 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
NOV 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
NOV 23 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 7 pm
NOV 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
NOV 26 Administrative Hearing Meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and Commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
*** These meetings can be seen live via webcast at cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
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10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3223, cityclerk@cupertino.org.
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number or email for details.
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul,
Vaidhyanathan and Wong.
Council Members Absent: None
Announced that council held a closed session on August 28
regarding public employment (Gov’t Code Section 54957) –
Title: city attorney and that council will proceed with the city
attorney recruitment process
Approved the minutes as amended for August 18 city council
Adopted resolution No. 15-079 calling for a ban on the non-
therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock agriculture
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Rootstock Wine Bar, 19389 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Paul and Wong voting no
1. Conducted the first reading of the ordinance No. 15-2133:
“An ordinance of the city council of the City of Cupertino
amending Cupertino municipal code title 16 to add chapter
28 to provide an expedited streamlined permitting process
for small residential rooftop systems”; and 2. Authorized
the city manager to adopt a policy to accept e-signatures in
compliance with state law
City manager David Brandt announced that the environmen-
tal education center (EEC) and will have a formal opening
later in October
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Adjourned the meeting to a special meeting September 11
at 9:30 am and then September 14 at 2:30 pm. Next regular
meeting on September 15
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul (4:42 pm)
and Wong
Council Members Absent: Vaidhyanathan
Motion failed to authorize council member Vaidhyanathan to
teleconference for the second closed session item. Paul and
Wong voting NO, Chang and Sinks voting YES, and Vaidhya-
nathan absent
Obtained a briefing from legal staff and gave direction
Obtained a briefing from the City Attorney and gave direction,
and no action was taken
Adjourned the meeting to the regular meeting of September 15
SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) FOLLOWED BY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul and
Vaidhyanathan
Council Members Absent: Wong
Announced that council held a closed session on September
8 regarding 1) conference with legal counsel- anticipated
litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
paragraph (2) of subdivision (D) of gov’t code section 54956.9:
one case and that council obtained a briefing from legal staff
and gave direction; and 2) public employment (54957). Title:
city attorney and that council obtained a briefing from the city
attorney and gave direction, and no action was taken
Announced that council held a closed session on September
11 regarding public employment (54957). Title: city attorney
and that council continued the recruitment process and gave
direction
Announced that council discussed existing litigation, obtained
a briefing on status, and gave direction
Adjourned the special city council meeting to the regular city
council meeting beginning at 6:45 pm.
Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul and
Vaidhyanathan
Council Members Absent: Wong
Two council members added a future agenda item to discuss
outreach to the voters on Civic Center and Vallco
Adopted resolution No. 15-080 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending August 14, 2015 (Wong absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-081 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending August 21, 2015 (Wong absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-082 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending August 28, 2015 (Wong absent)
Accepted the resignation of fine arts commissioner Priya Jay-
achandran and directed staff to fill the unscheduled vacancy in
January 2016; and B) set the application deadline of 4:30 pm.
on Friday, January 15, 2016 and interviews beginning at 5 pm.
on Monday and Tuesday, January 25 and 26 for commissions
with terms expiring January 30, 2016 including terms for new
sustainability commission (Wong absent)
Authorized acceptance of a $55,000 transportation fund for
clean air (TFCA) grant and authorized the city manager to
execute a funding agreement with the Santa Clara Valley
transportation authority (VTA) and amended approved FY
15/16 operating budget by an additional amount of $55,000
for TFCA project budget (Wong absent)
Amended the FY 2015-16 budget in the amount of $145,000
to add a new senior planner position and fund costs related
to equipment and space re-organization, and converted a
limited term planner position to a permanent position in the
community development department (Wong absent)
Adopted resolution No. 15-083 supporting community choice
aggregation (Wong absent)
Conducted the second reading and enacted ordinance
No. 15-2133: “an ordinance of the city council of the City of
Cupertino amending Cupertino municipal code title 16 to add
chapter 28 to provide an expedited streamlined permitting
process for small residential rooftop systems” (Wong absent)
Allowed the solid waste franchisee (Recology) to begin
permanent collection of solid waste containers as early as 6
am on select tri-school area streets with direction to staff to
increase neighborhood outreach, revisit the project in Janu-
ary, and investigate weekend collections and issues in areas
around Bubb Road (Sinks recusing and Wong absent)
Conducted the first reading of ordinance No. 15-2134: “an or-
dinance of the city council of the City of Cupertino amending
section 11.32.020 of chapter 11.32 of title 11 of the Cupertino
municipal code to remove Pruneridge Avenue as a truck route
and amending sections 11.32.055, 11.32.070, and 11.32.080
to clarify exceptions for truck access within the city and within
school zones” (Wong absent)
Considered the allegations and the discussion in the staff
report and directed that the letter attached as attachment D
in the packet be transmitted to Better Cupertino in response
to its “cease and desist” demand letter of August 26, 2015
(Wong absent)
Two council members added a future agenda item to discuss
action minutes versus summary minutes
Received the construction update report
City manager David Brandt announced that the state legis-
lature adopted the budget trailer bill, including tax equity
allocation (TEA) corrections to increase revenues for the cities
of Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno;
and the Marina Foods and Vallco project applications were
both uploaded to the city website and are available for public
viewing
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
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news items
1000 Degrees Pizzeria
20674 Homestead Rd
Blast 825 Pizza
10033 Saich Way
T Rock Inc
20488 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 2040
LPC Cupertino Investment Corp
19732 Stevens Creek Blvd
Random Math Llc
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100
Welcome New Businesses
Submission deadline for the December edition is November 4.
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.
November 2, 3 & 6Retirement and Technology
November 9, 10 & 13 Cupertino Veterans Memorial - This is Veterans
Day week. The city of Cupertino honors all U.S.
veterans with a sculpture of a Cupertino son
and his Navy Seal partner, a Wall of Honor and
a Walk of Remembrance.
November 16, 17 & 20 Alzheimer’s: Talk to Me – November is
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Communicat-
ing with an Alzheimer’s patient as a disease
advances can be challenging. Learn some
techniques that really work.
November 23, 24 & 27 Alzheimer’s: Hope on the Horizon? – A
Stanford University School of Medicine Professor
& Researcher discusses what is being done to
develop new treatments and prevention of this
degenerative brain disease.
Free Citizenship Interview
Preparation Class
Are you nervous and worried about your
citizenship interview? Come to our free
citizenship practice interview class on Saturday,
December 5.
On Saturday, December 5, from 11:45 am - 1:45
pm, Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult School will offer
a special free one-day class, ESL /Citizenship
Interview Preparation, to help prospective
citizens prepare for their interviews. Volunteers
from the community will act as interviewers.
At this class there will also be an immigration
expert who will talk about the interview process
and answer questions. The class will meet in
room 18 at the Adult Education Center, 591 W.
Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale. To register for this
free class, please call 408.522.2700. You may
also register in class.
Cupertino Symphonic BandNovember 8, 3 pm, Quinlan Community Center
The Cupertino Symphonic Band presents
“An Afternoon of American Music” on
November 8 at the Quinlan Community Center.
Jason McChristian will be conducting a broad
variety of music by American composers, from
early traditional to cutting-edge modern and
will feature individual talent within the band.
Included will be many patriotic pieces to recog-
nize and honor our Veterans. This free concert
begins at 3 pm. Donations of canned goods
will be accepted and passed along to the West
Valley Community Services. Quinlan Community
Center is located at 10185 N. Stelling Rd.
For more information visit the website at cupertinosymphonicband.org or see us on facebook.com/CupertinoSymphonicBand.
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