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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.8 | october 2015
Tournament of Bands Saturday, October 10
Cupertino High School Pioneer Marching
Band is pleased to host its 45th year of
the Tournament of Bands in Cupertino.
Diwali – Festival of Lights
Memorial Park Amphitheater
October 17, 10 am - 5 pm
The Diwali-Festival of Lights will be held at
Memorial Park in Cupertino on October 17,
from 10 am - 5 pm.
Harvest Festival
October 24, 11 am – 3 pm, Blackberry Farm
Please join us for a free, family friendly festival on
Saturday, October 24, from 11 am – 3 pm.
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Tournament of BandsSaturday, October 10
Over 2,000 band students and spectators will
come together on October 10 for a great day
of music and showmanship. Approximately 20
bands will perform in parade, drill-down (field
command) and field show competitions. The
parade starts at 9:15 am at Calle de Barcelona
and Miller Avenue, and is approximately .9 miles
long. There will be twice as many bands partici-
pating in the parade as last year. The competi-
tion part of the parade occurs on Stevens Creek,
just east of Miller Avenue. Bands in the compe-
tition are judged on music performance, march-
ing and maneuvering, and showmanship. There
is a separate competition for percussion. Follow-
ing the parade competition, there is a drill-down
competition in the Cupertino High School stadi-
um which is free to all spectators.
Agenda for the day:
9:15 am: Parade starts on Miller Rd
9:30 am: Parade competition on Stevens Creek
11 am: Concessions Open
12:30 pm: Drill Down Competition (CHS Stadium)
1 pm: Parade Awards (CHS Stadium)
3 pm: Stadium Opens for Field Shows
4:30 pm: Field Show Competition Begins
For information regarding the Cupertino
Tournament of Bands or Cupertino High
School’s Marching Band, please visit www.tinoband.org.
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Please join us for a free family friendly festival
on Saturday, October 24, from 11 am – 3 pm.
Festivities include a pumpkin patch, photo
booth, carnival games and crafts, animal visits
from McClellan Ranch Preserve, and live music.
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
This event will be held at Blackberry
Farm located at 21979 San Fernando Ave,
Cupertino. Please call 408.777.3140 for more
information or visit blackberryfarm.org
for park information.
Harvest FestivalOctober 24, 11 am – 3 pm, Blackberry Farm
Art exhibition: EndangeredOctober 19 – December 3, 2015 Euphrat Museum of Art De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014
Reception: Tuesday, November 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm,
with artists and a performance.
Endangered looks at native languages on the brink
of extinction and the evolving language
of protest and participation.
Artists: Philip Alden Ben, Tessie Barrera Scharaga,
Irene Carvajal, Antonio Cortez, Marlo Custodio,
Yvonne Escalante, Yolanda Guerra, Sumaya Hisham,
Justin Hoover, Phillip Hua & Taras Mashtalir,
Janet Jones, Pantea Karimi & Phil Spitler,
Daniel Konhauser, Nolan Love, Penny Nii,
Sarah Tell, and David Tobis.
Artivism installation by 2015 Art & Social Justice
Institute participants with visiting artist Titus
Kaphar and special projects with De Anza College
Art and Intercultural Studies classes.
For more information on Euphrat, visit deanza.edu/euphrat or call 408.864.5464.
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Ikebana Flower ShowOctober 24, 25, 10 am – 4:30 pm Quinlan Community Center
Nearly 120 Ikebana Floral Artists will be presenting the
“Wafu 45th Anniversary” Flower Show on October 24 and
25, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the local chapter’s
establishment. This two-day weekend exhibition will be
held at Cupertino’s Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N.
Stelling Road. Show hours are 10 am - 4:30 pm, both days.
Highly accomplished Ikebana artists will also present
demonstrations of this eloquent art form, discussing the
materials and techniques used. Three demonstrations per
day will feature different arrangers illustrating different
styles using a variety of floral materials. Demonstration
times are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on both days.
This special event is co-sponsored by the City of Cupertino,
the Fremont Union High School District, and the Wafu
Ikebana Society. The exhibition and demonstrations are
open to the public at no charge, but a $5 per person
donation is appreciated.
For more information about the Wafu School of Ikebana,
2015 Flower Show, classes, and photos of arrangements,
see the Wafu Ikebana Society website at wafu-ikebana.org.
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simply safe | oct
Tips on Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Why should you care about pre-
venting Identity theft?
According to the Justice
Department’s Bureau of
Justice Statistics an estimated
16.6 million people (7 percent
of all persons age 16 or older
in the US) experienced at least one incident of
identity theft in 2012. In the same year, financial
losses due to personal identity theft totaled
$24.7 billion, over $10 billion more than the losses
attributed to all other property crimes. Once
your identity is stolen it could take months to
recover. Here are some tips to help prevent
identity theft.
• Treat your social security number as confidential
information and do not give it out to anyone
unless it is absolutely required. And never, ever
over the phone.
• When on the internet and providing informa-
tion, such as login-in passwords or credit card
numbers for purchases, make sure the site has
a padlock symbol to the left of the address and
the address starts with “https”. This means the
data is encrypted when sent and protected
from web trolls.
• Never use the same password for all your
internet sites, especially bank and sites stor-
ing your personal or credit card data. This way,
if one site is compromised, they all will not be.
Also make your password long and complex
enough as not to be guessed easily. Use a
mix of CAPS and lower case, numbers, and
symbols for passwords.
• Invest in a good shredder to destroy paper
documents with confidential information on them
such as bank account statements and credit card
statements. Also, use the shredder to destroy
medical records you do not want to keep.
• When paying bills by check, put the envelopes
directly into a USPS mail box or slot at the post
office. Thieves can steal checks from your mail-
box and use them to obtain your account ID
and can remake out the checks to themselves.
• Watch for scam emails promising a large sum
of money. All they really want is access to your
bank account numbers. If it sounds too good
to be true, it always is.
• Scam artists will "phish" for victims over the
phone, in e-mails and in the regular mail by
pretending to be banks, stores or government
agencies. Do not respond to any request to
verify your account login/number or password.
Real legitimate companies do not request this
information in this way. If you suspect a scam,
report it to the company/agency.
• Always keep all your credit card receipts and
compare them to your statements. Report
suspected fraudulent usage to your credit card
company as soon as you can.
• When notified by a credit card company,
phone company or other company that their
accounts were compromised, take advantage
of any free credit monitoring service they offer.
If you have not been offered a free subscrip-
tion, consider subscribing to one yourself.
• Purchase a reputable virus scan program for
your computer/tablet and keep your subscrip-
tion up-to-date. Not only will this prevent
viruses on your computer but will help prevent
identity theft through prevention of key-log-
ging software and the introduction of redirect-
ing web site programs designed to steal your
confidential information.
Web Sites to Help Your Data Secure
The suggestions above are only some of the
things you can do to protect your identity from
being stolen. Stay educated on the latest meth-
ods, schemes, and scams thieves employ by
staying informed. Use these sites to help in your
effort to stay in the know about keeping your
identity secure.
• ncpc.org/topics/fraud-and-identity-theft -
Tips and videos on preventing identity theft.
• annualcreditreport.com - The federal gov-
ernment allows each individual to get one free
credit report every 12 months.
• https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/facts/top-ten -
California’s ID theft information site.
• snopes.com – Check to see if an email is a
likely scam or not. No guarantee but the top
scams are listed here.
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 Depart-
ment. 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: October 20, 6 - 9 pm, Campbell Com-
munity Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell and
November 2, 6 - 9 pm, Los Gatos Police Operations
Building, 15900 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos. To register,
e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org, (provide your full
name, e-mail address, phone number and resi-
dential 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
Change one or more things you do to insure your identity is more
safe and secure .
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots | oct
This year is Cupertino's 100th 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*
A zombie epidemic is approaching and we need
you to help us save the earth from a global zombie
takeover. With your smarts and skills, we can
figure out what these creatures are, what they
look like, and how they behave. You can help us
outwit them, find the cure for the spreading
zombie virus, or at the very least find a way to
survive and keep the memory of humanity alive.
Use your brains before the zombies eat them. Join
us for our STEAM Leads programs and presenta-
tions and answer our online prompts to develop
the skills and knowledge to survive this zombie
apocalypse! Students currently in the 6th – 8th
grade, please visit the Children’s Desk in the Cuper-
tino Library to register. Visit sccl.org/Locations/ Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS for more information.
Book of the Month Club Returns
Children who are currently in 1st – 8th grade
are invited to sign up for our Book of the Month
Club in person at the Children’s Desk in the
Cupertino Library.
1,000 Books Before Six
Children five years old and younger are invited
to sign up for our 1,000 Books Before Six pro -
gram at the Children’s Desk in Cupertino Library.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
are currently in Kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
October 19 for one of our November programs.
Cupertino Library LEGO Club*
Thursday, October 15, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who are currently in 1st - 8th grade
are invited to build with LEGO bricks in the Sto-
ry Room. The Library will provide LEGO bricks;
please leave your own LEGO bricks at home, and
all LEGO creations will stay at the library.
Read for the Record:
Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryThursday, October 22, 4 pm Cupertino Library Children’s Room
School age children are invited to join us to read
for the record! We will be reading Not Norman:
A Goldfish Story written by Kelly Bennett and
illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. Help us break
the world reading record (again!) for the most
people reading the same book on the same day.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test with Kaplan
Saturday, October 3, 10 am - 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Get prepared for the college entrance tests by
taking a fully proctored SAT or ACT Practice
Test provided by Kaplan. You choose which test
you want to take. Get some excellent practice
and remember to sign up soon. Online Registra-
tion began on Monday, September 21 at 10 am.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Teen Book Club**
Thursday, October 15, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Join our Teen Book Club to discuss the book,
Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher. Register
and pick up your copy of the book at the 2nd
floor, Adult Reference Desk.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
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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SAT vs. ACT Program with FLEX Prep
Thursday, October 22, 7 - 8:30 pm Library Story Room
If you have questions about the SAT versus the
ACT, then you must attend this free seminar!
Learn more about the two exams — what’s
different, what’s the same, and what ultimately
works for your benefit — in order to customize
the best test prep strategy possible for your
student’s college applications. Registration is
required. Space is limited. Online Registration
begins on Monday, October 5 at 10 am.
Creepy Cupcakes & Movie
Saturday, October 24, 3 – 5 pm Library Story Room
Teens are invited to decorate delicious Halloween
cupcakes and enjoy a special movie screening.
Get ready for Halloween and join us! Generously
sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Fall Performance Series*
BoAi Chorus performance Sunday, October 4, 2 pm Community Hall
BoAi chorus will offer selections from Chinese folk
music as well as some American songbook stan-
dards. The Bo-Ai Choir, formed in 1991, is a group
of fun loving community citizens who love to sing.
San Jose Taiko performance
Saturday, October 10, 2 pm Community Hall
San Jose Taiko will be coming to Cupertino!
“Taiko is the Japanese word for drum. In North
America, this term is used to describe both the
Japanese drum itself and the art form of kumi-
daiko (ensemble drumming with Japanese
drums).” San Jose Taiko has been performing
and offering education programs since 1973.
They compose their own music by blending tra-
ditional Japanese drumming with world rhythms
to create a truly unique sound.
Film Series at Bluelight Cinemas
Treasures from the Public Domain!
Sponsored by the Cupertino Library, the
Cupertino Library Foundation and BlueLight
Cinemas. All movies need registration at cupertinolibraryfoundation.org/ fall-film-series-2015/
Set a Spooky Halloween Table**
Sunday, October 11, 2 - 4 pm Community Hall
Halloween is just around the corner! Come and
make some decorations to set a spooky table.
We will have different stations where you can
make a table runner, eyeball plates, creepy
pictures and a spooky banner. All supplies
provided. At the end of the program, there will
be a drawing for items from the example table.
Festival of Lights – Flavor of India: Music and Dance Showcase**
Saturday, October 24, 2 – 5 pm Community Hall
Come and enjoy the rich heritage of India
brought to you in the form of Music & Dance,
celebrating Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights.
Performances from our local Bay Area Music
& Dance schools and esteemed professionals:
There will be crafts for kids too! Come and join
the fun! Brought to you by the Cupertino Library
and Cupertino Rancho Indo-American Association.
ESL Conversation Club**
Fridays, 1 pm Community Hall
Please join us for this fun sharing experience.
Drop-in to improve your English listening &
speaking skills and learn about other cultures
in a supportive environment. This program is for
adults aged 18 and over who speak basic English.
Native speakers of English who want to volunteer
at the meeting, please email wjaw@sccl.org.
Chinese Book Club
Thursday, September 10, 10 am Community Hall
The Chinese Book Club is conducted in
Mandarin and meets every other month. All
meetings are kindly sponsored by The Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Friends of the Cupertino Library Book Sale
Cupertino Community Hall
Saturday, October 17, 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday, October 18, 12 - 3 pm
Come on in and browse the gently-read books
for sale – you never know what treasures you
can find!
* Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library
** Sponsored by Cupertino Library Foundation
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adult 50 plus news | oct
International Active Aging WeekSeptember 27 – October 3
Led by the International Council on Active Aging,
Active Aging Week celebrates aging and active
living. During this week the Cupertino Senior
Center will Feed Your ‘App’etite (9/28) with a
presentation of applications on your iPad that
are fun and useful in everyday life. On September
29, we will present you with an opportunity to
take a cruise through the historic Panama Canal.
You can stay active and independent with an
Age Well, Drive Smart course presented by the
California Highway Patrol on Wednesday 9/30 or
let us do the driving as the Senior Center goes to
Phantom of the Opera. Thursday (10/1) we learn
about the Seasons of Our Lives which explores
the topic of life transitions presented by Vivian I.
Silva, MSW/Gerontologist. Friday (10/2) you can
be active by playing bingo, ping pong, or mah
jong, or even join the book review group who are
reading All Together in One Place by Jane Kirk-
patrick. Cupertino Senior Center members and
especially our volunteers know that staying
active is the key to a positive, healthy, and
connected life, so be active during Active Aging
Week and each week all year long.
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
Hidden Treasures Wanted!
We will be collecting donations until October
16. Please donate your gently used jewelry, craft
items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden Treasures
fund raising event scheduled for Thursday,
October 29. The proceeds will benefit our Case
Management 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
October Birthday BashWednesdays, October 7, 12 pm
Join in the timeless European tradition of
Oktoberfest as you move along with festive
music. Enjoy a delicious Northern German meal
of Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Bavarian mixed salad,
and Black Forest cake for dessert. Members with
October birthdays will be honored. Vegetarian
option available when registering. Members $12,
senior guests pay $5 day pass.
50+ Bocce BallWednesdays, 9 am - 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, instructions
available. Free for members.
50+ SoftballThursdays, until October 15, 9 am - 12 pm
Join us weekly on the Memorial Park softball
field in 2015. Batting practice begins at 9 am
with a pick-up game at 10 am. Member fee $38
for the season.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
The Monuments Men (2012) - An unlikely World
War II platoon has been tasked by FDR with go -
ing into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces
trapped behind enemy lines, and returning them
to their rightful owners. Popcorn and lemonade
will be served. Members free, senior guests pay
$5 day pass.
Hidden Treasures Sale!
Thursday, October 29, 9 am - 2 pm
Hundreds of items have been donated for this
meaningful fundraising event. The proceeds from
the sale will benefit the Senior Center Case
Management Program for at-risk members and
the Stay Active Fund which provides assistance
to offset the cost of Senior Center membership
and classes. This is the perfect opportunity to
shop for those one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. We will
be collecting donations until October 16. Please
bring your gently used knick knacks, costume
jewelry, and craft items to the center. Please bring
your own reusable bags to the sale.
Snack Bar Hours: 10 am – 1 pm
We will be offering sandwiches, cinnamon rolls,
and muffins for sale. Take a break, eat a treat, then
shop some more!
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Value!
TechTime with Paul
Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 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. Senior Center membership required.
Sign up at the Senior Center lobby table.
Tai Chi for 50+ - Free Demonstration
Thursday, October 8, 9:20 - 10:20 am
Come try this ancient Chinese art of moving
meditation in a relaxed and supportive environ-
ment, and learn about its health benefits on many
different levels. Free for members, senior guests
pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
All About Service Dogs
Monday, October 12, 9 - 10 am
Are you curious about service dogs? Come to
this informational presentation and learn about
the different types of service dogs, the etiquette
and training of these skilled animals and what
makes them so unique and more. Kathy Waddell
will bring her service dog Crystal and discuss the
training she and her dog received at Operation
Freedom Paws in Gilroy. Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the
lobby table.
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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.
Angel Island with Tram Tour
Tuesday, October 13, $92
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
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.
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal,
October 30 - November 16, 2016, $6,930.
The Panama Canal connects two great oceans and
is considered one of the world’s most sophisticated
engineering marvels. For many travelers, transiting
the Panama Canal is a milestone in their cruising
careers. In addition to the Canal transit, you will
experience everything from eco-excursions in
tropical destinations like Caldera, Costa Rica
and Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala to desert-sea
adventures in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, located on
the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.
All-inclusive, flights, gratuities, transfers and
on-board amenities included.
"Share Discovery Through Travel"
Cal MediConnect
Wednesday, October 14, 10 – 11am
If you have Medicare and Medi-Cal, come learn
about Cal MediConnect, the no-additional cost
coordinated care plan for individuals who would
like to receive their Medicare and Medi-Cal bene-
fits from a single managed care plan. Learn about
this program’s additional benefits, who is eligible
for this program, and how the benefits may sup -
port your care or the care of a loved one. This
topic will be presented in English and Manda-
rin. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Sign up at the lobby table.
Book Review Meeting
First Friday of the month, 1:15 - 3 pm
Learn about new books and meet new people.
New faces are always welcome. Free for
members, senior guests pay $5.
October 2 – All Together in One Place by Jane
Kirkpatrick, reviewed by Carroll Maquire
Let’s Talk Current Events
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 - 3 pm
Join this lively monthly discussion group to
discuss important and interesting topics and
learn about others’ points of view. Discover how
goings-on around the world will affect you with
Nancy McGinnis, legal specialist and current
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, October 12, 26, 1 - 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Housing
Monday, October 5, 19, 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, October 2, 9, 16, 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
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, October 8, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join our
circle of support. – 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
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Cupertino Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Program
Have you found your garage shelves full of old
solvents, automotive fluids, fertilizers, or pesticides
that you no longer use? Have you learned a new
way to clean using less toxic substances like lemon
juice or vinegar and have a surplus of unused house-
hold cleaners? Do you wonder how you can gain
some extra shelf space in your garage or interior
kitchen cabinets? The City of Cupertino has a solu-
tion to your dilemma! Through our franchise agree-
ment with Recology, the City offers a door-to-door
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection
program that will accept many different types of
HHW that cannot be disposed of in the garbage.
Through the Waste Management At-Your-Door
Collection Program, you can schedule an appoint-
ment for an HHW collection crew to come to your
home and collect the material for safe disposal.
While not all products are eligible for the program,
many common items are.
Examples of waste that can be collected are:
• Automotive: antifreeze, brake fluid, wax,
gasoline, hydraulic fluid, batteries, oiled rags
(in a separate plastic bag)
• Paint products: latex or acrylic paint, thinners,
caulking, spray paint, wood sealers
• Household Cleaners: ammonia, drain cleaner,
tile cleaner, floor stripper
• Garden Chemicals: pesticides,
fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides,
pool chemicals
• Mercury Items: thermostats,
thermometer, smoke detectors
• Flammables and Combustibles:
propane gas cylinders (under
five gallons), kerosene, solvents
• Miscellaneous: hypodermic syringes (in sealed,
rigid, puncture resistant container), hobby glue,
electronic waste, fire extinguishers
How do you participate?
• Schedule your appointment by calling the
Waste Management Customer Service Hotline
at 800.449.7587, Monday-Friday between
5 am - 5 pm or on-line at wmatyourdoor.com
What happens next?
• You will be mailed a kit containing a bag and a
zip tie to secure the contents inside the bag.
Any unlabeled materials will need to be marked
identifying what they are so they can be safely
transported and disposed. Unlabeled and un-
marked items are not accepted due to safety
and handling reasons. Some items are accept-
able outside of the bag such as fire extinguishers,
televisions, VCRs, or computers.
• Collections are currently conducted each
Tuesday, so all materials need to be placed on
the front porch by 7 am on your scheduled
collection day. Under no circumstances may the
items be placed for collection at the curb or
garbage collection area.
How much will this service cost me?
There is no separate cost to use the program.
How often can I use the program?
When you schedule your appointment, the
customer service representative will determine
the number of bags needed for the collection. In
most cases, between one and three bags will be
sufficient. If additional bags are needed, an addi-
tional collection day will be scheduled. There is no
limit on how many times the program can be used,
however it is for household hazardous waste from
Cupertino residents only.
What more can you do to manage household hazardous waste?
The single most important action we can take in
managing waste of any type, including house-
hold hazardous waste is to practice source control.
This refers to making deliberate choices about the
products we purchase and asking is this necessary,
is there a less toxic alternative, is the quantity more
than I need, and is there a suitable way for me to
dispose of what is unused?
Another solution is to learn about product steward-
ship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
EPR is “a strategy to place a shared responsibility
for end-of-life product management
on the producers, and all entities in-
volved in the product chain, instead of
the general public; while encouraging
product design changes that minimize
a negative impact on human health
and the environment at every stage
of the product's lifecycle.”1 EPR
provides a pathway to address
end-of-life product management for the consumer
and will reduce the amount of toxic materials that
enter our landfills or are dumped illegally in our
communities.
For more information about the City of Cupertino’s
At-Your-Door HHW Collection Program, please
contact the Cupertino Environmental Programs
Division at 408.777.3255 or via email at environmental@cupertino.org.
1. www.calrecycle.ca.gov/epr/
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Citywide Emergency DrillOctober 17, 2015
The Cupertino Citizen Corps
(CCC) holds a city-wide drill each
year to sharpen their skills and
to test out procedures that will
be needed in an emergency,
such as a large earthquake. This
year’s drill is scheduled for Satur-
day, October 17 and will take the
pulse of the city in a three hour
assessment of neighborhoods
and important infrastructure.
The drill will take place at the
Monta Vista Emergency Report-
ing Station (ARK) located at the
Monta Vista Fire station 22620
Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino,
CA 95014 and begin at 8:30 am.
If you can’t devote a full three
hours to the drill please come
out anyway as there are small-
er assignments that need to be
done as well.
Participants will be put into teams
and tasked with going out into
the neighborhoods looking for
damage (simulated) and reporting
their findings back to the ARK.
THE CITY OF CUPERTINO INVITES YOU
to attend the dedication of the new Environmental Education Center
at McClellan Ranch Preserve and the
opening of the renovated Blacksmith Shop
On Wednesday, October 28 at 4 pm.
The City of Cupertino will host a dedication
celebration at McClellan Ranch Preserve
22221 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014.
Light refreshments will be provided
following the ceremony. For information
prior to October 27 call 408.777.3110.
Limited parking is available at McClellan
Ranch West at 22241 McClellan Road. Walking,
biking and carpooling are encouraged.
YOU'RE INVITED!
Youth Artist Awards
Are you an aspiring Young Artist living or going
to school in Cupertino? If so, this might be an
opportunity for you to win an award and receive
public recognition! Awards are in three age cat-
egories (between the ages of 6 and 18) and the
theme for 2015 is: “Valley of Heart’s Delight –
Cupertino’s Agricultural Heritage.” Find the
application form and more, including contest
rules, at: cupertino.org/youngartist.
Protect yourself onlineTuesday, October 13, 4 - 5 pm Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Room
Do not become a victim of online crime.
Identity theft and financial frauds are rapidly
rising crimes, per sheriff's department. The
damage caused by these crimes are very costly
and hard to recover. Month of October is a
National Cyber Security awareness month, and
we are hosting an awareness seminar with the
help of Sheriff's department, Banker and City
officials. Please join us to learn simple tips to
prevent and protect your personal information,
how to report and much more. This is a FREE
public event organized jointly by Technology,
Information & Communication Commission and
Public Safety commission.
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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
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
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.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
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki Chokshi
falc.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.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
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
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cupertino Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionclub.org
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.348.9559 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
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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*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
OCT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
OCT 1 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
OCT 1 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
OCT 1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
OCT 6 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
OCT 7 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 7 pm
OCT 7 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
OCT 8 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
OCT 8 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
OCT 8 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
OCT 13 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
OCT 15 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
OCT 15 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
OCT 20 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
OCT 21 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
OCT 22 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
OCT 27 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 can be seen live via webcast at cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all City meeting agendas and minutes go to cupertino.org/agenda.
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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 for details.
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Vaidhyanathan. Council Members Absent: Wong
Received Presentation and presented a proclamation to the
Midpeninsula Open Space District
Approved the minutes for June 30th City Council
Approved the minutes for July 7th City Council
Adopted resolution No. 15-062 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending June 12, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-063 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending June 19, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-064 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending June 26, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-065 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending July 2, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-066 supporting the “No Traffick
Ahead” campaign taking a stand against human trafficking in
the Bay Area before the 2016 Super Bowl and beyond
Authorized the city manager to execute amendment #1 with
4Leaf, Inc., for the plan review services for the Apple campus
2 parking garage project and adding $95,000 to the original
contract of $374, 744, for a total amount not to exceed
$469,744
Authorized the city manager to execute contract amend-
ments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the
project applicant (Sinks recused)
Authorized the city manager to execute a professional
services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., to provide building
inspection services for the Apple campus Phase 2 project in
the amount not to exceed $469,744
Authorized the city manager to execute contract amend-
ments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the
project applicant (Sinks recused)
Authorized the city manager to execute amendment #2 with
4Leaf, Inc. for plan review services for the Main Street proj-
ect, extending the date of the contract to June 30, 2016
Authorized the city manager to execute contract amend-
ments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the
project applicant
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
1000 Degrees Pizzeria, 20674 Homestead Road
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 20688 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Conducted the second reading and enacted ordinance No.
15-2132: “An ordinance of the city council of the City of Cu-
pertino amending title 2 of the Cupertino municipal code to
add chapter 2.94 establishing the sustainability commission.”
Conducting hearing and adopted resolution No.15-067
approving the assessment of fees on private parcels for the
annual weed abatement program
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Adjourned the meeting to a special meeting closed session
on Friday, August 7, 2015, beginning at 10 Am, Cupertino
City Hall conference room A. Note: the next regular meet-
ing will be August 18.
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Vaidhyanathan, and Wong. Council Members Absent: None
Obtained a briefing and gave direction
Obtained a briefing and gave direction
Presented the proclamation to the Director of Recreation and
Community Services Carol Atwood
Received the presentation
Approved the minutes for the August 4th City Council meeting
Adopted resolution No. 15-068 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending July 10, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-069 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending July 17, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-070 accepting account payable
for the period ending July 24, 2015
Adopted resolution No.15-071 accepting accounts payable
for the period ending July 31, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15072 accepting account payable
for the period ending August 7, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-073 urging the state to provide
new sustainable funding for state and local transportation
infrastructure
Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a
consultant services agreement for preparation of a citywide
parks, open space and recreation master plan for a fee not
to exceed $375,000 and authorize a contingency allowance
subject to approval of the city manager. Include final agree-
ment in items of interest
1.The motion failed to adopt resolution No. 15-074 to: A.
authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute the
master agreement for design consultant services with the firm
of Perkins+Will for implementation of the civic center master
plan in substantionally similar form as presented to council;
and B. authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute
service orders under the terms of the master agreement for
phase of work for which funds have been appropriated, but
in no event, in an amount to exceed five million five hundred
thousand dollars ($5,500,000); and C. Authorize the city
manager to negotiate and execute other agreements for
professional services to implement the approve civic center
master plan, to the extent that the funds are appropriated for
such purposes, with the following terms and conditions: I. For
professional services for: building systems engineering, site
investigation and engineering, building project/construction
management; interim move planning and facilitation, and
financial advisory; II. With a contract term not to exceed two
years; and III. With cumulative compensation not to exceed
two million dollars ($2,000,000) (Chang, Paul and Vaidhyana-
than voting No). The resolution was “not adopted”
Three council members added a future agenda item seeking
additional information on conceptual financing. City manager
will contract under his authority to develop this financial infor-
mation and spend up to $15,000
2.There was no motion to adopt resolution No. 15-075 declar-
ing its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of
debt financing for certain expenditures related to the civic
center master plan implementation. The resolution was not
pertinent since the previous motion was denied
Adopt resolution No. 15-076 approving the library commission
recommendation and appointing the new Cupertino poet
laureate
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Starbucks #631, 20676 Homestead Road
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Blast 825 Pizza, 10033 Saich Way
Recommended approval of the alcoholic beverage license to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Legends Pizza Company, 19732 Stevens Creek Boulevard
A. Authorized the city manager or his designee to negotiate
and execute a ten year agreement with Perfectmind Technol-
ogy, Inc. for recreation and community services enterprise
management system; and B. authorized the appropriation of
$360,233 in FY 15-16. Include agreement in items of interest.
1) Rescinded resolution No. 15-061 adopted on July 7 and
adopted resolution No. 15-077 supporting the inclusion
of a mass transit study, including a prioritization for initial
implementation along the highway 85 corridor supporting the
inclusion of a study of long-term mass transit solutions along
the highway 85 corridor
2) Provided the following direction on additional transporta-
tion projects to submit for inclusion in the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority’s (VTA) valley transportation plan
2040: Include in resolution No. 15-077: Foothill Expressway
interchange Northbound 85 to Northbound 280 and the
Caltrain capacity expansion
Add the following bullets to attachment C draft VTP 2040
project list:
• First, future mass transit corridor implementation for West
Valley cities and North county cities
• Stevens Creek Blvd./Foothill Blvd./Homestead Rd./Wolfe
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news items
Dongyou International
10062 Miller Ave
Ste 260
The Millennium Int'l Trading (Us)
19925 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 100
The Millennium Int'l Group
19925 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 100
Miloni Beauty Salon
21269 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 610
Radiant Image Laser Clinic Pc
20269 Stevens Creek
Blvd
Redwood Grove Management Inc
20111 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 280
Main Street Cupertino Aggregator
10123 N Wolfe Rd
Ste 1095
The Coder Shcool
10057 Saich Way
Ivys Flower
22666 San Juan Rd
Pang Pang Travel
10675 S De Anza Blvd
Ste 3
Swurlz Yogurt Shop
21710 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 200
Great Clips
20686 Homestead Rd
3 Geeks
20955 Stevens Creek
Blvd
Lyfe Kitchen
19399 Steven
Creek Blvd
3 Brothers Construction Inc
7475 Peach Blossom Dr
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Submission deadline
for the November edition is October 7.
Rd. bus shuttle service (after Bubb Rd./McClellan Rd./
Rainbow Dr. bus shuttle service)
• Foothill Expressway/Lawrence Expressway improvements
per the county expressway policy advisory committee (PAC)
recommendations
• Reiterate support for the Caltrain capacity expansion in the
Highway 85/Highway 280/Foothill expressway interchange
• Add the mass transit study, as proposed in the letter from
mayors of the West Valley and North county cities
Appointed Sinks as member and Chang as alternate to the
state route 85 corridor policy advisory board
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Adjourned the meeting to a special meeting closed session
on Friday, August 28 at 8:30 Am Note: the next regular
council meeting is September 1
Department on preparedness and helping others
during a disaster. The course is offered four times
a year and you will have one-year to make up any
missed sessions for graduation. You may attend
the final exercise once all six sessions have been
completed. We encourage all Cupertino residences
to attend this worthwhile training. The next class
runs 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. For questions
and registration contact: info@sccfd.org
or 408.378.4010.
– Simply Safe, continued from page 4
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9
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 (HICAP). The present-
er will discuss the latest updates on Medicare
and the Part D plans for 2016. As a reminder,
the open enrollment 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 Senior Center lobby table.
THE BETTER PART
The programs listed below are aired on Mondays
at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings
are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
October 5, 6 & 9Dogfest – October is National Service Dog
Month. The Silicon Valley DogFest showcases the
skills of service animals. Canine Companions for
Independence hold this annual fund-raising event.
October 12, 13 & 16 Negotiating in a Candidate’s Market - The
US job market is turning a corner, and caution
gives way to confidence as more employers
expect to add more full-time regular staff.
October 19, 20 & 23Retirement in a Digital World – Did you know
that one in three Americans is over the age of
50, and by 2030, one in five Americans will be
over the age of 65?
October 26, 27 & 30 Flying Lady – Air racer Nancy Rodgers talks
about her illustrious flying career.
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