HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene September 2015 - 09.01.2015Silicon Valley Fall Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Diwali Festival of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Clean a Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Compost . . . . . .10
Environmental Recycling
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Rethinking Disposable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste . . .10
Drought Tolerant Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXVIII no.7 | september 2015
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.
Citywide Garage Sale
September 19 & 20, 2015
Cupertino's annual Citywide Garage Sale will be
held September 19 and 20 at individual homes
and other private locations throughout the city.
2015 Silicon Valley Fall Festival
Memorial Park, Saturday, September 12,
10 am - 5 pm
The Rotary Club of Cupertino and the
World Journal announce the 2015 Silicon
Valley Fall Festival.
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Armenian Festival
St. Andrew Armenian Church will hold its Annual Festival on Friday, September 18 from 5 - 10 pm and on Saturday, September 19 from Noon - 10 pm.
There will be traditional Armenian food, Armenian music, folk dancing, entertainment and
children's games. St. Andrew Armenian Church has been in Cupertino for 50 years at 11370 S.
Stelling Road near Rainbow Drive. Visitors can mention this article to gain free admission for
two. For more information, call church office at 408.257.6743.
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–Citywide Garage Sale, continued from page 1
Citywide Garage Sale is Almost Here! September 19 & 20
Cupertino's annual Citywide
Garage Sale will be held
September 19 and 20 at
individual homes and other
private locations through-
out the city. All residents and
community organizations are
invited to register online at
the City’s website, cupertino.org/garagesale, or
by calling 408.777.3354, now through September 4.
All registered sellers will receive free advertising.
On September 11, a list and map of all registered
sale locations will be published on the City’s web-
site, and printed copies will be available starting
September 16 at City Hall, Quinlan Community
Center, Cupertino Senior Center and the Cupertino
Library. Online viewers will be able to electroni-
cally search the list for desired items. Don’t throw
away usable items as garbage – have a sale!
Reuse, repurpose, and have fun shopping!
City of Cupertino
Sustainability Commission
The City of Cupertino is establishing a Sustainabil-
ity Commission. The Sustainability Commission
will guide and review the City’s progress towards
achieving the Climate Action Plan’s 219 municipal
and community-wide measures and the connected
goals, policies and strategies of the General Plan
in concert with City Council and the public.
The Commission will consist of five members,
one representative from a Cupertino-based
business, one representative from a Cupertino-
based primary, secondary, or higher educational
institution, and three community members
to serve four-year overlapping terms.
The City Council will conduct interviews for the
Commission in January 2016. If you are interested
in more information about this opportunity,
please contact the City’s Assistant to the City
Manager / Sustainability Manager, Erin Cooke at
408.777.7603 or erinc@cupertino.org. The
City Clerk’s office will be distributing a notice
announcing all commission vacancies and the
process for applying in October 2015.
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simply safe | sept
Turning Off Gas, Electric and Water in an
Emergency is Easy
After an earthquake or anytime you smell gas,
electric wires are exposed or arcing, or a
water pipe breaks, it is easy save your home from
fire or water damage. The first thing you need
to remember is ‘Your Safety is Number One’. Do
not attempt to turn off gas, electricity or water if
you are putting yourself in danger. If you can do
so safely follow the guidelines below.
Gas Shutoff
1. Locate your gas meter and shut
off valve. Your gas meter is usually
on the side of your home and will
look like the picture shown or may
be a smart meter. Both will have
the same kind of shut off valve.
2. Only if you detect a strong smell
of natural gas (similar to the smell
of rotten eggs), hear a hissing
sound, or see the meter dials
spinning when no appliance is being used,
you need to turn off gas at the meter. Always
keep a gas wrench nearby where it can be easily
accessed. A standard large crescent wrench, pipe
wrench, or special utility wrench can be used.
3. Turn valve in either direction one-quarter turn to
shut-off your gas as illustrated. It is important NOT
to turn the gas back on yourself. Call PG&E and they
will turn it back on for you after checking for leaks.
4. Many appliances have smaller shut offs
located near the appliance. If you can safely
isolate a leak and shut these valves off, do so
first. Contact a professional to fix any leaks
before turning valves back on again.
Electricity Shutoff
Circuit breaker boxes come in a variety
of shapes and sizes depending on the
age of your home. For newer homes,
you may have a main shutoff box
outside the home and another inside
the home or garage for individual
sub-circuits. In an emergency, you may need
to turn off the power from the main breaker box
on the outside of the house.
1. Locate the main breaker box and open the cover.
2. To shut off everything, turn off the sub-circuit
breakers first and then the main breakers.
3. If it is safe, you may turn them on again by
turning on the main breaker first, then all the
sub-circuit breakers.
Water Shutoff
1. Locate your main water valve which will
normally be located near the road in a square
cement box. Lift the cover off with a large screw
driver or special tool to expose the shut off
valve and meter.
Your home may also be equipped with a house
main shut off value near the front of
your home. This can be used instead.
It will look similar to a faucet handle but
be in-line with a pipe at both ends.
2. To turn off your water at the meter,
use the same diagram as for the gas
meter. Always keep a wrench nearby where it can
be easily accessed.
A standard large crescent wrench, pipe wrench,
or special utility wrench can be used.
Post this article in your garage or keep a copy in
an outside shed for reference in an emergency.
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 1.408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org for
more information, or to request a class for your
company, group or organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness Class (PEP) offered by the Santa Clara County
Fire Department. The class covers Earthquake
safety, Disaster preparation, Disaster 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 next two PEP classes are:
September 1, 6 - 9 pm, Joan Pisani Saratoga
Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga
and October 20, 6 - 9 pm, Campbell Community
Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell.
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 gradua-
tion. You may attend the final exercise once
all six sessions have been completed. We
encourage all Cupertino residents to attend
this worthwhile training. The next class runs
November 3 - 12, Tuesdays through Thursdays
6 - 9 pm with the final hands on and graduation
November 14, Saturday 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 registration, e-mail info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address, phone
number and residential or work address) or
contact the Santa Clara County Fire Department
at 408.378.4010.
Make sure you have a wrench handy to turn off your gas meter . If you
don’t have one, purchase one at any hardware or home improvement store .
If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots | sept
Alma de Bretteville Spreckels (1881 - 1964) was a
woman to be reckoned with. In her lifetime she
managed to bring the works of sculptor Auguste
Rodin to the United States and have the California
Palace of the Legion of Honor built to hold them.
The six foot tall Alma became an artists' model
and posed for the Goddess of Victory statue at
the top of the column in Union Square in San
Francisco. She lived in the grandest home in San
Francisco. She invented the "garage sale" and
provided funds to help fight two World Wars by
conducting sales in her mansion. She was able
to obtain items for the garage sale from heads of
state, presidents and others.
She married Adoph Spreckels and because he
was the head of the Spreckels Sugar Company,
she often referred to her husband as her "sugar
daddy". Having a love of art all of her life, she put
her husband's money to work.
She purchased a number of Rodin's art works
directly from the artist and had them displayed at
the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition
(PPIE). In 1921, ground was broken for the Palace
of the Legion of Honor Museum in Lincoln Park,
San Francisco. As Alma Spreckels envisioned it,
the building is an almost exact, full-scale replica
of the French Pavilion from the 1915 PPIE, which
in turn was a three-quarter scale version of the
Palais de la Legion d'Honneur in Paris, designed
by George Applegarth and H. Guillaume. At the
close of the PPIE, which was located just a few
miles away in the current Marina district of S.F.,
the French government granted Spreckels per-
mission to construct a permanent replica of the
French Pavilion which still stands today.
Alma continued her charity rummage sales during
the Great Depression years; this time expanding
to thrift shops, which were eventually given over
to the Salvation Army to operate. She also contin-
ued her devotion to the arts, obtaining more and
more works for her museum as well as coordinat-
ing and partially funding the development of the
Maryhill Museum of Art in Maryhill, Washington,
named for her friend Samuel Hill, after his death.
Spreckels formed a new charity, the San Francisco
League for Servicemen, which gathered supplies
for the Army and Navy. She even donated her
vast Sonoma County ranch to the Army to use as
a recreational facility.
Alma Spreckels' last major project was the con-
struction of the San Francisco Maritime Museum.
When it opened in 1951, her collection of model
ships, displayed at the Golden Gate International
Exposition of 1939 - 40, was shown as the main
exhibit. However, she had a feud with the museum
founding director, Karl Kortum and as a result, did
not receive much recognition for her role in the
Maritime Museum's establishment.
Alma died a recluse at the age of 87. She spent a
lifetime seeking acceptance by San Francisco
society. Never receiving that acceptance, she left
instead a legacy of art, museums and good works.
Resource: Saratoga Historical Foundation
Newsletter May 2015
Big Alma
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Stay informed by signing up today at cupertino.org/cas.
If you do not have internet access, call Robert A. Kim, Media
Coordinator at 408.777.1359.
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cupertino library | sept
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 zom-
bie 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 presentations
and answer our online prompts to develop the
skills and knowledge to survive this zombie apoc-
alypse! Students currently in 6th – 8th grade,
register at Children’s Desk. For more info, visit sccl.org/Locations/Cupertino/STEAM-LEADS.
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 Cuper-
tino Library starting September 1.
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 starting
September 15.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, September 10, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
are currently in kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
September 21 for one of our October programs.
Cupertino Library LEGO Club*
Thursday, September 17, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Children who are currently in 1st through 8th
grade are invited to build with LEGO bricks in the
Story Room. The Library will provide LEGO bricks;
please leave your own LEGO bricks at home, and
all LEGO creations will stay at the library.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
NEW SAT Practice Test Review
Wednesday, September 2, 7 – 8 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Get follow-up scores from Kaplan’s Mock SAT
Test. Learn how raise test scores and improve
test taking strategies. Q & A session will be in-
cluded.
Teen Movie Day
Saturday, September 12, 3 – 5 pm Library Story Room
Teens, join us for a back-to-school movie
matinee and all-you-can-eat popcorn. Please
call the adult reference desk for the title of this
newly released feature film!
ACT Practice Test with KAPLAN
Saturday, September 26, 10 am – 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Be prepared for the college entrance exams by
taking the ACT Practice Test with the KAPLAN.
Gain insight, learn new strategies, and improve
your scores by taking this free practice test.
Students in grades 9 - 12 only.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Charged Particles Jazz Trio
Sunday, September 6, 2 pm, Community Hall
Plugged-in Jazz with a Spark! Charged Particles
are creating some of the most exciting music in
the jazz scene today, blending classic with new.
They play a mix of original compositions and
well-known standards, featuring their own mix
of swinging jazz, Afro-Latin styles, and funky
grooves. Their performance in Cupertino will be
a special treat for listeners who enjoy jazz and
listeners who would like to give jazz a test-run. For
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
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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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more information about Charged Particles, visit: chargedparticles.com.
San Jose Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, September 19, 2 pm, Community Hall
The San Jose Chamber Orchestra will be presenting
a fun and family-friendly preview of their upcoming
25th anniversary season presented by a string
quartet of principal players. It promises to be
enticing, exciting and full of surprises. For more
information about the San Jose Chamber Orches-
tra, visit: sjco.org/SJCO/index.html.
Vellamo, A Finnish Folk Duo
Wednesday, September 30, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Vellamo a Finnish folk duo featuring Pia Leinonen
and Joni Tiala have performed across Europe
and the United States since 2008. Vellamo com-
bines traditional Finnish folk music with a little
rock styling thrown in creating an enchanting
acoustic sound.
How to Make and Sell Your Film Online**
Saturday, September 26, 10:30 am BlueLight Cinemas
Meet Scott McMahon, CEO of FilmTrooper.com,
who will show how the uber independent film-
maker can successfully sell their films online and
build a sustainable living in the process. Scott’s
feature film, The Cube, has played in numerous
film festivals and was successfully marketed
using his system.
Come and Color*
Every Wednesday in September, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Come and Color, while aimed at adults and teens
is for all ages. Coloring for adults has become
extremely popular. Publishers are creating very
detailed and beautiful coloring books ranging
from intricate patterns to Day of the Dead themed.
Coloring helps with relaxing and de-stressing.
Participants can also bring in records to play on
the record player. Share the vinyl love!
Chinese Book Club*
Thursday, September 10, 10 am Community Hall
The Chinese Book Club is conducted in
Mandarin and meets every other month.
Adult Book Club*
Every third Thursday, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Adults of all ages are welcome.
ESL Conversation Club*
Every Friday, 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.
@ Your Service... Personal E-Reader Tutorials by Appointment
Do you want to learn how to load e-books and
library e-content on your fancy new device?
Get all of your e-reader questions answered
by scheduling a personal consultation with a
Cupertino librarian! For more information, call
the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at
408.446.1677. To book an appointment, visit sccl.org/at-your-service.
The Green@Home DIY Toolkit Available NOW at the Cupertino Library
The City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Library
have teamed up to bring you a new, free, eco-
friendly service – the Green@Home Do-It-Your-
self (DIY) Toolkit! This kit makes cutting energy
and water costs at home as easy as checking out
a book from the library. Cupertino Library
patrons can now check out a Green@Home DIY
Toolkit for one week and use the kit’s tools to
install a range of FREE utility conserving devices,
also provided in the kit (the devices are yours to
keep!). Swing by the Cupertino Library to borrow
a kit to start saving energy, water and money!
(2nd floor behind the elevator)
10800 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014-3254 Phone: 408.446.1677 ext. 3350 sccl.org/planetree
The PlaneTree Health Information Center provides
relevant and reliable health and medical informa-
tion so you can make healthy choices about your
life and informed decisions about your health.
Our expert, caring librarians and volunteers will
work one-on-one with you to locate the informa-
tion you need. We can help you find information
so you can understand more about health con-
cerns and communicate more effectively with
your doctor and other health care professionals.
We do not offer medical advice.
* Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library
** Sponsored by Cupertino Library Foundation
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adult 50 plus news | sept
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!
Please donate your gently used jewelry, craft
items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden Treasures
fund raising event scheduled for Thursday, Oc-
tober 29. We will begin accepting these items
in August. The proceeds will benefit our Case
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
September Birthday BashWednesday, September 9, 12 pm
Immerse yourself in the California spirit as DeAn-
za College California History Center presents
California Admissions Day, the day in 1850 when
California became the 31st state. Enjoy a deli-
cious bowl of clam chowder, served in a sour-
dough bread bowl, from an SF bakery estab-
lished in 1849, accompanied by CA green salad.
Members with September birthdays will be hon-
ored. Vegetarian option available when register-
ing. Members $10, senior guest add $5 day pass.
50+ Bocce BallWednesdays, 9am - 12 pm
Meet at the Bocce Ball courts alongside the Ste-
vens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park at 9 am.
First time players are welcome, instructions avail-
able. Free for members.
50+ SoftballThursdays, 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 MonthWednesday, September 30, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Wall-E (2008) A cosmic comedy adventure about a
determined robot named WALL-E. After hundreds
of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the
curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new pur-
pose in life when he meets a sleek search robot
named EVE, and inadvertently embarks on a space
journey that will ultimately decide the fate of
mankind. 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.
Celebrate National Senior Center Month
Discover the Cupertino Senior Center
The Cupertino Senior Center is a vibrant, action-packed
combination of local fitness studio, volunteer headquarters,
education station, travel hub, and tasty dining locale. This
September, celebrate National Senior Center Month
by exploring all of the benefits the Cupertino Senior has to
offer:
• Get and stay healthy with one of our many fitness and
exercise classes, ranging from Chair Exercise to Zumba.
• Discover one of the dozens of ways you can enrich your life and give back to the community by
becoming a Senior Center volunteer, helping in ways ranging from visiting those who are home-bound,
to being the smiling face the greeting guests at many events.
• Keep on top of topics important to you, and gain valuable knowledge for living a healthy and informed
life, with one of the wide variety of free educational seminars, or by accessing the array of case man-
agement services available to you.
• See the world and discover delights in your own backyard with Share Discovery Through Travel visiting
locations as diverse Costa Rica and Iceland, as close to home as beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, and as
exciting as the breathtaking spectacle that is Riverdance.
• Enjoy time with old friends and build new relationships at one of the variety of socials happening at the
Senior Center every day. Step out for a rousing game of bocce ball, discuss current events and what they
mean to you, or enjoy a delectable lunch and delightful entertainment at our monthly Birthday Bash.
Whichever of these you choose, you will be glad you chose to discover your Cupertino Senior Center.
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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.
The Phantom of the Opera
Thursday, September 3, $128
National Heirloom Exposition – The world’s Pure Food Fair, Thursday, September 10, $62
Graton Resort Casino
Thursday, September 10, $49
Renaissance Faire
Saturday, September 26, $59
We Get to Google Again!
Tuesday, October 6, $45
Angel Island with Tram Tour
Tuesday, October 13, $92
Riverdance,
Friday, November 6, $102
CHP Academy and Capitol Tour
Tuesday, November 10, $65
San Francisco Paragon Outlets
Tuesday, November 17, $37
The Dickens Fair
Saturday, November 21, $62
Yuletide Lights of Livermore
Tuesday, December 15, $115
TOURS
Christmas Cruise on the Danube
December 1 - 10, 2015, $2,495 dbl cruise price.
Prague to Vienna on Avalon Waterways!
Tropical Costa Rica
February 4 - 12, 2016, $2,915 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 Adrenal 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 pleasantly
surprised! Let the guessing begin as the destina-
tion will only be revealed just prior to our arrival at
the airport.
Crystal Cruise on the Panama Canal,
October 30 - November 16, 2016, $6,930.
Highlights include: Grand Cayman, Panama City,
Costa Rica, Puerto Corinto, Guatemala, Cabo
San Lucas. Travel Presentation Tuesday,
September 29, 11 am.
We will be collecting donations until October 18,
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, then shop
some more!
CLASSES AND LECTURES - Great Value!
TechTime with Paul
Fridays, Beginning September 4, 1 – 4 pm
Beginning on September 4, members can come
use a Mac or PC to browse the web, practice your
skills, or ask simple questions in the Senior Center’s
Technology Lab. Members free. Senior Center
membership required.
Senior Scam Stopper
Monday, September 21, 10 am – 12 pm
Please join us and learn how to avoid becoming
victims of fraud. Seniors are the most targeted
group for scammers, which is why we are hosting
a Senior Scam Stopper seminar with Assembly
member Evan Low, the Contractors State License
Board, and the California Public Utilities Commis-
sion. Information about scams relating to home
repair, phone solicitations, insurance, Medicare,
mail/foreign lottery fraud, will be covered. Open
to the public, sign up at the Senior Center lobby
table or call Monica Tong, Office of Assembly
Member Evan Low at 408.446.2810.
Age Well, Drive Smart
Wednesday, September 30, 9 am – 1 pm
Presented by the California Highway Patrol.
Topics covered : myths about older drivers,
compensating for age-related changes, rules
of the road, safe driving tips, and much more.
Certificate upon completion, some insurance
companies accept for discount. Members free,
senior guest pay $5 day pass. Please 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. Members free,
senior guests pay $5.
September 4 - A Week in Summer by Maeve
Binchy, reviewed by Sally Skeels
Let’s Talk Current Events
Wednesday, September 23, 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. Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass.
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Email: seniorcntr@cupertino .org
Website: cupertino .org/senior
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Clean a Creek! Saturday, September 19
The City of Cupertino is hosting a community
creek cleanup on Saturday, September 19, from
9 am to noon at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Av-
enue, Cupertino. Volunteers and City staff will
clean up areas surrounding Calabazas Creek,
which runs along Creekside Park. Gloves, trash
grabbers, and other tools will be distributed.
Volunteers are encouraged to dress for safety;
wear old shoes, rain boots or equivalent, long
sleeves, long pants, and sunscreen. Free
refreshments will be offered. This event is a fun,
family-friendly way to help clean up our local
environment! Register at cleanacreek.org or
contact the City at 408.777.3354.
Turn Kitchen Scraps into Compost! Saturday, October 3
Come to a free backyard com-
post workshop to learn how to
transform your kitchen scraps
into nutritious compost for your
garden. Saturday October 3,
10 am - 12 pm at Cupertino’s
Quinlan Community Center,
10185 North Stelling Road.
Register online with the County of Santa Clara
Home Composting Program at ucanr.edu/hcep.
Cupertino residents may request a free backyard
compost bin (limit 1 per household). After attend-
ing a class, contact environmental@cupertino.org
with your name and address to have your bin
delivered to your home.
Environmental Recycling & Document
Shredding DaySaturday, October 17
Gather up your old confidential documents,
items you’ve been meaning to donate and that
broken printer in your closet and head to Envi-
ronmental Recycling and Document Shredding
Day! It will be held on Saturday, October 17, 9
am – 1 pm in De Anza College’s Parking Lot A.
Accepted items are:
• Electronic waste (computers, monitors and printers)
• Universal waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs
and fluorescent tubes)
• Reusable furniture (not dirty, stained, or torn)
• Clothing
• Residential documents (for confidential onsite
shredding; two box limit)
Please note: NO paint, toxic chemicals, or
mattresses accepted.
Proof of Cupertino residency required to use this
drop-off. Questions on what’s accepted at the
event? Contact Recology at 408.725.4020.
Cupertino Restaurants are ReThinking
Disposable
The City of Cupertino is reducing waste and
litter in our community by working with our
local restaurants to reduce the use of disposable
food ware. Through this new free program, our lo-
cal businesses will take stock of the products and
practices used in their food service and look for
ways to reduce the use of disposable products,
thereby reducing waste and saving money. Want
to help spread waste reducing practices in
Cupertino? Encourage your favorite Cupertino
spot to get involved! For more information, see rethinkdisposable.org or contact the City at
408.777.3354 or environmental@ cupertino.org. Want to reduce
waste in your own home? Check
out epa.gov/waste for ideas of
what you can do to make less
waste and conserve resources.
Couldn’t Be Easier to
Get Rid Of Household
Hazardous Waste!
Have old household cleaners, cans of paint from
projects past, old thermometers, or other poten-
tially hazardous items that can’t be thrown into the
trash? The City of Cupertino offers FREE home
pickup of these special wastes through the Waste
Management (WM) At Your Door service – simply
call 800.449.7587 to
make an appoint-
ment. You will
receive a kit in the
mail including a
special plastic bag
into which you will put your wastes. Simply set the
bag out on the day of your appointment. Ask for
multiple bags if you have a lot of wastes – take
a look around your home and get rid of all your
household hazardous waste with
one appointment!
Note: PLEASE call 800.449.7587
and cancel if you cannot keep
the appointment. No-shows
still cost the provider money
and hurt the efficiency of our
program!
A Drought Tolerant Garden is a
Beautiful One
Right now is the time to transform your garden
into a beautiful, drought tolerant landscape that
will use less water and save you money. The City
of Cupertino is adding a rebate of $1 per square
foot onto the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s
existing $2 per square foot rebate, up to 1000
square feet. This means you could be getting
$3 per square feet back for converting your yard
to drought tolerant plant-
ings. All rebates dispersed
through the Water District.
Call the Water District at
408.630.2554 for more infor-
mation and to set up your
pre-inspection. New projects only.
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– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9 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.
September 1 & 4The Rhythmaires – The Rhythmaires Band from
the Cupertino Senior Center entertain us with
music from the first half of the twentieth century.
September 7, 8 & 11 Career Selfie – Did you know that we take 95
million selfies per day and that we view our
smart devices 1 billion times per day? Maybe
it's time for us to focus and look at our jobs
and careers as much as we take our selfies.
September 14, 15 & 18The Final Harvest – September is traditionally
the harvest month. We celebrate with a series
of three farming-related shows. This week, we
visit the Harris-Lass Farm House Museum. This
historic site reflects the agricultural history of
the Santa Clara Valley
September 21, 22 & 25 Agricultural History Project – John Kegebein
explains how the Agricultural History Project at
the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds began and
was developed.
September 28, 29 & October 2 Biodynamic Farming – Susan Davis, our host,
interviews Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple
Farm. We learn what a biodynamic farm is,
its benefits, and opportunities for the public
to take classes.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Monday, September 14, 28, 1 – 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Please call 408.777.3150 to make an appointment.
Housing
Monday, September 21, 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, September 4, 11, 18, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Provides free assistance to elders for basic le-
gal matters in public benefits, long-term care,
elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, inca-
pacity planning, probate alternative, and simple
wills. Must be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara
County. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an ap-
pointment.
Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager
Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm
Karen Goss, Case Manager, is available to discuss
community resources, benefits, and care options dur-
ing the drop-in hours. Case Manager is also available
by appointment. English/Cantonese/Mandarin.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, September 10, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
news items
THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY MAP AT
https://gis.cupertino.org/dam
highlights the planning department’s develop-
ment projects. Updated monthly, the map dis-
plays current projects color coded by whether
the project is under construction, under review,
or has been approved, but not built.
THE ROAD CLOSURES MAP AT
https://gis.cupertino.org/RoadClosures/
shows current and upcoming closures in our
city. This map is updated nightly and includes
closures due to the 2015 - 2016 pavement
management program, block parties, and
any other special events.
The City of Cupertino is always looking for new ways to make our data more available.
If you have any suggestions on what you’d like to see an interactive map of, send your
requests to GISTeam@cupertino.org
The City of Cupertino Planning and Public Works Departments have worked in collaboration with Cupertino
GIS Department to turn two online text documents into interactive web maps, which are available to the public.
These web maps makes it easier for Cupertino residents to see what projects are happening in the city.
Turning Text Into Maps
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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
De Anza Flea Market 8 am - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 - 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 tinyurl.com/cupmmtm
Cupertino Toastmasters 6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School- Science Room, 10110
N. DeAnza 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
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.739.1522 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 408.973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic
Church, Community Center
Building, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki
Chokshi
falc.org
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org
viewfindersclub.org/Meetings.html
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 408.863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 408.255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm Trend Micro 10101 N. De
Anza Blvd
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infinite Loop macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 888.613.5559 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Peterson Middle School (S'vale)408.262.0471 cupertinosymphonicband.org
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm BBLC Hall, 99 North Bascom
Avenue, San Jose
408.209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803 Alves
Drive 408.351.2444 yserviceclub@ymcasv.org
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 408.996.9111 BNI.com
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 ega-gpr.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
American Association of University
Women
6:30 - 8 pm Moorpark Hotel 2nd Floor,
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose,
CA 95129
408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 oa.org
Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall, EOC
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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 Lutheran Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408. 374.8511 aasanjose.org
Cupertino Kiwanis*12:10 pm 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 408.252.8568 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
SEP CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
SEPT 1 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
SEPT 2 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 7 pm
SEPT 2 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
SEPT 3 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
SEPT 3 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
SEPT 3 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
SEPT 8 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
SEPT 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
SEPT 10 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
SEPT 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 6 pm
SEPT 15 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
SEPT 16 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
SEPT 17 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
SEPT 17 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
SEPT 22 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
SEPT 24 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
SEPT 28 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 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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SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) AND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Wong, Vaidhyanathan. Council Members Absent: None
Obtained a briefing by outside counsel and staff and gave
direction. No other action was taken
Obtained a briefing by outside counsel and staff and gave
direction. No other action was taken
Obtained a briefing by outside counsel and staff and gave
direction. No other action was taken
Regular Meeting:
PulsePoint “Find the AED Contest”
a. Presented prizes to the winners of the “Find the AED
Contest”
b. Viewed presentation and presented proclamation
Received the presentation from the Hsinchu Sister City Com-
mittee regarding their recent trip
Noted the postponement for General Plan and Housing Ele-
ment update fee. No council action was required
Approved the May 26 City Council Minutes
Accepted resignation of Teen Commissioner Michaela
Murphy and appointed designated alternate member Pranav
Jandhyala to fill partial one-year term vacancy ending June
2016
Adopted resolution No. 15-051 accepting Accounts Payable
for the period ending May 22, 2015
Adopted resolution No. 15-053 accepting Accounts Payable
for the period ending June 5, 2015
Environmental Review for a Specific Plan and project in the
Vallco Shopping District Planning Area
1. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
consultant agreement with David J. Powers and Associ-
ates, INC. to provide services to the city that will result
in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the council’s consideration, for an amount not to
exceed $754,305
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve contract change
orders (CCO) for Item 1 above to the extent that total ex-
penditures do not exceed the total amount of the project
budget (Chang and Paul voting No)
Recommended approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License
to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
for Cypress Hotel & Park Place Restaurant & Bar, 10050 S De
Anza Boulevard
Recommended approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License
to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage control
for Apple Green Bistro, 10885 N Wolfe Rd
1. Awarded contract for Janitorial Services Project No. 2015-
23, to Impec Group, Inc. in the amount of $592,308.76;
2. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
agreement with the County of Santa Clara to reimburse
City for annual costs of $22,422.40 for additional janitorial
services at the library; and
3. Adopted resolution No. 15-054 amending approved
FY 15,16 operating budget by an additional amount of
$181,000 for Janitorial Services
Adopted Resolution No. 15-055 designating Tulia Court as
semi-rural
Authorized the City Manager to award a contract to VSS
International, Inc., in the amount of $714,000 and approved a
Construction Contingency of 71,400, for a total of $785,400
Authorized the City Manager to execute the first amend-
ment to the agreement between City of Cupertino and
Professional Turf Management, Inc. For Blackberry Farm
Golf Course Maintenance
In regards to Ordinance No. 15-2131:
1. Conducted the second reading and enacted Ordinance
No. 15-2131: “An ordinance of the City of Cupertino
amending chapter 15.32 of title 15 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code relating to water conservation, prohibited
uses of water, and regulations for water conservation;”
2. Adopted Resolution No. 15-056 with 2015-2016 regula-
tions restricting water use; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 15-157 amending approved FY
15-16 operating budget and authorizing the City Manager
to execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with
the district in an amount of up to $75,000 for a landscape
conversation rebate program
Noted that the General Plan ad Housing Element Update
fee will be re-noticed to a future date
Designated Council Member Wong as the voting delegate
and Mayor Sinks as alternate for the League of California
Cites Annual Conference, September 30-October 2, San Jose
City Manager David Brandt noted that there will be a special
Council Study Session at 6:45 p.m. on the policy for authoriz-
ing the process of GPA applications on June 30 beginning
with an informal public workshop at 5:00 p.m. in the council
chamber
Council Members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Agendized to July 7 discussion of City participation in a
public-private partnership to improve Steelhead fish passage
on Stevens Creek
Adjourned the meeting to the Special Meeting of June 30
beginning at 6:45 p.m. regarding a study session on the
policy for authorizing the processing of GPA applications,
Cupertino Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue
SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION) AND REGU-LAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015Council Members Present: Chang, Sinks, Paul, Wong, Vaidhyanathan. Council Members Absent: None
Obtained briefing and gave direction to staff and no action
was taken
Obtained briefing and gave direction to staff and no action
was taken
Obtained briefing and gave direction to staff and no action
was taken.
Obtained briefing and gave direction to staff and no action
was taken.
Obtained a briefing from outside counsel and staff and gave
direction and no action was taken.
Obtained briefing from recruiter and gave direction
Presented the proclamations to the city’s green businesses
Approved the June 16 City Council minutes
Adopted the legislative committee position of support on
State Bill 321 (Beall)
Approved amendment #1 and scope of services and compen-
sation for the Apple Campus 2 Project inspection services;
and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute amendment
#1 with 4 Leaf, Inc., adding $933, 712 to the original contract
of $9,431,390 for a total amount not to exceed $10,365,102
(Sinks Recusing)
Recommended approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License to
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
The Counter, 20080 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 100.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
crossing Guard Services Contract to include a 25% contingen-
cy if the lowest response bid is within the established budget
and there are no unresolved bid protests; and 2. Authorized
the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Cupertino Union School district and/or Fremont union
School District seeking partial or full reimbursement of addi-
tional crossing guard services if it is determined that expenses
should be shared; and amended approved FY 15/16 operat-
ing budget by an additional amount of $60,000 for crossing
guard services.
1. Made a finding that the proposed grant of easement for ex-
isting and proposed PG&E facilities is exempt from CEQA
review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code regs sections 15301, 15303
(D) and 15061 (B)(3); and 2. Adopted resolution No. 15-059
granting an easement to PG&E
Authorized the City Manager to awards a contract to
J.J.R. Construction, Inc., in the amount of $664,156.75
and approve a construction contingency of $66,400, for
a total of $730,556.75.
In regards to the construction contract for Sports Center-West
Court renovations and improvements
1. Authorized the City Manager to award a construction con-
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news items
E Hairgirl
20540 Stevens
Creek Blvd
Transcontinental Real Estate
20111Stevens Creek Blvd
Pan American Collision Center
10218 Imperial Ave
Rupanugas Inc.
10668 Gardena Ct
Lucy Beauty Salon
21741 Stevens
Creek Blvd
The Decorator’s Touch
8093 Presidio Dr
Revsonic America Inc
19925 Stevens Creek
Blvd, Ste 100
Green Microtech
10461 Scenic Cir
Hair By JC
1655 S De Anza Blvd
Keyence Corp of America
20195 Stevens Creek
Blvd Ste 120
Redi Pan Inc
10074 E Estates Dr
Rubio’s Restaurants Inc
20688 Stevens
Creek Blvd
Mod Superfast Pizza Inc.
10815 Wolfe Rd, Ste 106
1000 Degrees Pizzeria
20674 Homestead Rd
Welcome New Businesses
Submission deadline
for the October edition is September 2.
tract in an amount not to exceed the appropriated project
budget limits, to the lowest responsive bidder if there are
no unresolved bid protests; and 2. Authorized a construc-
tion contingency budget of 10% of the construction con-
tract amount to address unforeseen conditions discovered
during construction.
Authorized the City Manager to award a construction contract
in an amount not to exceed the appropriated project budget
limits, to the lowest responsive bidder if there are no unre-
solved bid protests; and 2. Authorized the construction contin-
gency budget of 15% of the construction contract amount to
address unforeseen conditions discovered during construction.
Regarding the Civic Center Master Plan
a. Received the presentation of the Civic Center Master Plan.
b. Considered the initial study/mitigated negative declaration
and adopted a mitigated negative declaration (Chang and
Paul voting no).
c. Adopted Resolution No. 15-060 approving the Civic Center
Master Plan Option D- New City Hall Building with base-
ment parking including a new City Hall building at 40,000
gross square feet, 118-space underground parking; a
Library expansion including option 4 “perch” addition, and
no additional surface parking at Library Field (Chang and
Paul voting no)
d. Provided the following direction to staff on next steps
toward implementation of the Civic Center Master plan:
bring back a conceptual plan by late November/Early
December 2015 and tighten the numbers overall on site
improvements, construction will occur in a single phase,
and temporary parking and staging is okay at Library field
during construction.
Regarding establishing the sustainability commission
a. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 15-2132: “An
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino amending Title 2 of the
Cupertino Municipal code to add Chapter 2.94 establishing
the sustainability commission”
b. Amended the approved FY15/16 operating budget by
$7,500 to cover sustainability commission expenses and
authorized appropriation of those funds
Council agreed to recruit and make appointments in January
along with the annual Commission Vacancies
Response to Call for Projects for Valley Transportation Plan
2040 (VTP 2040)
1. Received staff presentation
2. Adopted resolution No. 15-061 as amended supporting
the inclusion of a study of long-term mass transit solutions
along the Highway 85 corridor and the design and con-
struction of near-term solutions, and amended Exhibit A as
follows: removed language “Highway 85 corridor” from the
proposed project name/title and bullet No. 4 of proposed
project description, and increased the project cost to esti-
mated $800 million; and gave Mayor authority to negotiate
proposal language with other cities on behalf of the Council
and report back at a regular council meeting; and directed
staff to agendize approval of final proposal to the August 18
Council Meeting.
3. Provided direction on any additional transportation projects
to submit for inclusion in the Santa Clara Valley Transporta-
tion Authority’s (VTA) Valley Transportation Plan 2040 and
direction staff to explore a Cupertino specific VTA proposal
for community shuttle service for seniors and students by
end of August
Authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the Santa Clara
Valley Water District encouraging them and the City Council
of Mountain View to commit funding for the Moffet Blvd. Fish
passage project and to revisit the item at a future council
meeting for funding consideration
Council did not hear the construction project update report.
Council members highlighted the activities of their commit-
tees and various community events
Adjourned the meeting to August 4. Note: the July 21
meeting has been cancelled.
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