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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 XXXVII no.10 | december 2014
Cupertino General Plan Amendment and Housing Element Update
December 2, 2014, at 6:45 pm
Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave.
– see details on page 2
Sports Center Open House
The City of Cupertino invites you to an Open House
of the Cupertino Sports Center on January 10, 2015,
at 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, from
8:30 – 11:30 am. Check out the “Best Special of the
Year” and join us for free activities and gifts.
– see details on page 3
Annual Vacancy Notice
Would you like to serve on a City Commission?
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday,
January 16, 2015.
– see details on page 2
C U P ER T I NOcity of
general plan amendment
happenings in cupertino
– Annual Vacancy Notice, continued from page 1 – General Plan Amendment &Housing Element
Update, continued from page 1Would You Like To Serve on a
City Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply
for positions on City commissions that will have
vacancies in January 2015. Council will conduct
interviews beginning at 5 pm on Monday and
Tuesday, January 26 and 27 for these groups:
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Fine Arts
Commission; Housing Commission; Library
Commission; Parks and Recreation Commission;
Planning Commission; Technology Information
and Communication Commission.
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday,
January 16, 2015. Commissioners are interviewed
and appointed by the City Council and may
serve a total of two consecutive 4-year terms.
Applications can be downloaded from the City
of Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org/ vacancies. For more details please visit the web-
site or call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223.
On December 2, 2014, at 6:45 pm, the Cupertino
City Council will hold a meeting to consider
amendments to its General Plan, including the
Housing Element and Heart of the City Specific
Plan, and Municipal Code Amendments to
conform with the General Plan. The ordinances
involve Below Market Rate Housing, Density
Bonuses, Parkland Dedications, and zoning
changes to conform to the new General Plan.
During this hearing, the Council will make
decisions regarding Citywide development
policies and parameters, including heights,
densities, land uses, retail, commercial, industrial,
and residential, which involves properties within
the Heart of the City, Homestead, North Vallco,
North De Anza, South De Anza, South Vallco
Special Areas and the Vallco Shopping District.
The Council will also consider prioritizing
properties for housing to send to the State of
California Department of Housing and Commu-
nity Development. More information, including
technical reports and staff reports, is available
online at: www.cupertinogpa.org or in the
City’s Community Development Department.
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The City of Cupertino Sports Center
Invites you to an Open House!
JANUARY 10, 2015, 8:30 - 11:30 am
FREE CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Power Pilates• Yoga • Zumba
•Tennis Games • Body Fat Testing
•Face Painting for the kids!
Join us at 11 am for a chance to
win a FREE membership.
Must be present to win!
Free Gifts for the 1st 300 people!
Check out the Best All Inclusive
Special of the Year
New Member Single $350
New Member Family $850
Single Renewal $325
Family Renewal $825
TEEN CENTER
Pool Tournament, Wii Sports,
Games, Snacks and More
ALL AGES WELCOME
from 9 am - 12 pm
*Regular Saturday hours for
grades 6 - 12 will be 1 – 8 pm
Cupertino Sports Center 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino 408.777.3160
www.cityofcupertino/sportscenter
Register online at www.reg4rec.org or call 408.777.3120
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simply safe | december
Have a Safe Holiday
According to the national safety agencies, the up-
coming holidays are a prime source of accidents,
injuries, and fires in and around the home. We
want you to consider the safety of you and your
family in your preparation for the holidays and
while you are enjoying them. Keep your family
safe and secure by keeping in mind the following:
Driving
Lots of parties happen this time of year and driv-
ing while under the influence of alcohol not only
endangers you but everyone else as well. Be
smart and do not drive if you have had too many
drinks. Better yet, have one person in your party
be the designated driver or use a cab service if
consuming alcohol.
Decorating
For all your holiday decorations, including artifi-
cial Christmas trees and ornaments, look for fire
retardant materials and buy only UL rated lights
and decorations. Make sure all your old lights and
extension cords are not frayed or don’t have
defective sockets. If they do, replace them. Do
not overload outlets with too many plugs. It may
be time to buy LED holiday light strings which
burn less electricity and are safer than traditional
bulb-based lights. Be safe on ladders around the
home when putting up lights on the house or trees.
Fireplace Fires and Candles
If you use a fireplace, have your chimney profes-
sionally cleaned every year and make sure you
have a spark screen in place when burning wood
in a fireplace. Do not burn pine or other sappy
woods which cause sparks and embers to pop
and coat your chimney with cresote. Place candles
in fire resistive containers and do not place them
where young children can reach them. Extinguish
all candles and fires before retiring or going out
for the night. Be sure to test your smoke detec-
tors and replace batteries if needed. Batteries
should be replaced twice a year.
Give a Holiday Gift of Safety
Wondering what gift to give that special person
who has everything? How about safety supplies?
I know it is unconventional, but it may just save
the life of a friend or loved one. Add these items
to your Holiday gift list: fire extinguisher (“ABC”
type), Safety ‘to-go’ pack, LED flashlight, battery
or hand-crank emergency radio, first aid kit, hard
hat, smoke detector, CO2 detector (now required
by CA law). Give yourself and family the gift of
safety by attending one of the following classes.
From the staff and volunteers
at Cupertino Corps:
HAVE A SAFE
AND FUN HOLIDAY!
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled
on request for Cupertino businesses, churches, or
social groups of 8 or more. This class can come to
you! Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency
Services (OES) at 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: Tuesday,
December 3 and January 22, 6 – 9 pm,
Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino.
For Registration by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address, phone
number and residential or work address), or
contact the Santa Clara County Fire Department
at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class. This is the perfect time to learn to be part
of the disaster response solution. This is an in-
tensive training session by the Santa Clara Coun-
ty Fire Department on preparedness and help-
ing 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 Cuper-
tino residents to attend this worthwhile train-
ing. The next class runs January 27 - February 5,
Tuesday through Thursday 6 – 9 pm with the final
hands-on and graduation on February 7 at 9:30 am
- 12:30 pm. All classes will be held at Campbell
Community Center, PEP Training, 1 W. Campbell
Ave., Room E-42, Campbell. The registration fee
is $35 which will be reimbursed to Cupertino resi-
dents upon successful completion of the course.
If you have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.org or 1.408.378.4010.
Buy a gift of Safety for your family or loved one .If you do only one thing to prepare this month:
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roots |
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
One of the more prolific story tellers in Santa
Clara Valley was historian, Ralph Rambo. He wrote
many small books on local history, all illustrated
with wonderful drawings - some of his maps are
so detailed that it would be quite a while to take
in all the people, places and events that he pains-
takingly crammed onto the paper. This little story
(MUCH abbreviated due to limited space in this
column) was hand-lettered and illustrated by the
author and published in 1971.
“Once upon a time there lived an old man on a
hilltop in the lower Sierras. His name was Hiram
Claus. He had a long white beard and dressed in a
red flannel shirt with Levi pants stuffed into heavy
boots. Above his red nose were bushy eyebrows
and twinkling eyes.” Now with that description
wouldn’t you expect him to have a corral full of
reindeer and a sleigh parked in the shed? But he
owned nary a reindeer, only a sleepy little burro
named Roody. Every Christmas Roody patiently
wore a pair of deer horns strapped between his
ears, so the children thought he looked like a
reindeer and that was all that mattered.
Hiram passed many years on his mountain and
one day a freckle-faced little girl named Dory
trudged up his hill with her dog, a huge Saint Ber-
nard called Big Bertha. Dory and Hiram became
fast friends and Dory and Big Bertha spent long
hours visiting, while Hiram told her stories of the
mines and miners and looking for gold in the
creeks and crevices on the mountain in days gone
by. Dory’s mother was a widow lady who worked
two jobs and while Dory’s homemade clothes
weren’t many, they were always neat and clean.
One day Dory, Hiram and Big Bertha planned to
go “prospect” for gold and hunt for old miner’s
bottles and old “49er” things in the hills on the
coming Saturday. Hiram looked at Big Bertha and
remarked to Dory, “By the way, Dory, what you
been feedin’ Big Bertha lately? She looks fatter
than a hog.” (Since Big Bertha already weighed
nearly 150 lbs - she was now a VERY big dog,
indeed.) Dory replied, “It’s not what she eats,
Grampaw” (she called Hiram “grampaw”). “Bertha
eats the same as us but Mama says she’s going to
have a family real soon. Puppies!”
But when Saturday came, it rained and the little
group had to stay indoors. They were all disap-
pointed, so to pass the time, Hiram told stories.
Seems that many years ago there was a coun-
try tax collector named Joe Farr, who didn’t be-
lieve in banks. Afraid the tax collection money
might be stolen out of his flimsy desk, he found
secret hiding places to stash the money -- said it
was much safer in his hidin’ spots and safer than a
bank. One year he collected $15,000 in new gold
coins and was headed to Stockton (maybe he
thought the banks were better there). He and his
horse got caught in a flash flood and the bodies
were found in the Merced River - but no money
was ever located.
Dory thought about how much $15,000 would
be and she said wistfully, “You mean, Grampaw,
that if we ever found Joe Farr’s money, we could
buy Mama a new battery for her very old car and
maybe we could have electricity and a bathroom
in our old house and maybe Bertha could have
a new dog collar?” And then the two of them
dreamed some more and Hiram said, “Dory, I’ve
been dreamin’ such dreams all m’ life.”
The Saturday before Christmas that year, the
long-awaited “prospecting” trip finally got un-
derway - but Dory was late getting to the cab-
in and then Hiram saw her running frantically up
the hill. Hiram called, “What’s the matter, Dory?”
She cried, “I can’t find Big Bertha! I’ve called her
and called her and looked in all her favorite plac-
es and I can’t find her anywhere! Oh no - she
couldn’t be in THERE!” Hiram tried to calm Dory
down. “Couldn’t be where?” “In the Skunk Cave. I
named it the Skunk Cave and no one knows about
it. It’s a little cave where two rocks come together
on the hill in back of our house and Mama won’t
let me near it, on account of snakes and things!”
Determined to find her beloved dog and with Hi-
ram and Roody (fully packed for the expedition)
coming along to help, Dory made up her mind to
go into the cave to look for Bertha. Hiram seemed
not to be too worried for some reason and he tied
a rope around Dory before she crawled into the
small opening - much too small for Hiram to get
through. Dory disappeared into the dark with an
old flashlight of Hiram’s. “See anything, Dory?”
Hiram hollered. “Not yet, Grampaw” came Dory’s
faint voice. “It’s so dark and cobwebby and smells
awful in here.” “Shine the light way ahead, Dory.
Keep going!” A long silence... and then a scream!
“Two shining eyes, Grampaw! It’s Big Bertha!”
Hiram sighed with relief. “Of course it is, Dory.
What’s goin’ on with her?” Another long silence
and then another scream! “PUPPIES, Grampaw!
Oodles of them. Bertha’s dug a hole in the sand
and made a nest. They’re sucking my fingers and
licking my face!” Hiram pushed his big gold pan
into the cave and told Dory to load up the pup-
pies with the comment, “I shore never figgered
on ever pannin’ out a mess of pups!”
Finally all were out and the trio - Hiram, Dory and
Bertha gazed lovingly at the pile of squirming
puppies. Dory related to Hiram what it was like
way back in the cave. “There was a broken whis-
key bottle and a pack rat’s nest and where Ber-
tha dug her nest in the sand, there were the tops
of some old fruit jars.” Hiram looked thoughtful.
“Dory, crawl back in there and take this knife and
dig out them fruit jars - put ‘em in the gold pan
and drag it back out here.” Dory looked puzzled
but slithered back into the little cave and dutifully
dug out the two jars. Finally outside, they looked
at two ancient glass jars encrusted with dirt and
sand. Excitedly and much to Dory’s surprise, Hi-
ram smashed the two jars and as he did so a
yellow flood of still shiny gold pieces spilled out
over the edge of the gold pan, filling it almost to
the brim! “Oh Grampaw!” Dory screamed. “It
must be Joe Farr’s $15,000!”
Well, nowadays the story would have ended much
differently - with government agents confiscat-
ing all the money and maybe no reward offered
and Hiram and Dory and her mother would still
be dirt-poor. But this is Ralph Rambo’s little story
and in it, Hiram and Dory took the gold coins and
went back to his cabin, strapped the deer horns
on old Roody, made a wreath to hang on his neck,
painted his nose red with one of Dory’s mom’s
lipsticks and marched down to Main Street in
Mariposa to the bank and to tell her Mama and
everybody about their good fortune... and it was
Christmas Eve, the time of greatest miracles.
A Happy and blessed Christmas to one and all.
Resource - Sierra Santa by Ralph Rambo
Sierra Santa
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cupertino library
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
AND FAMILIES
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety
of programs for children of all ages. For more
information on all of our Children’s programs,
including our Storytimes, please visit the Events
section of the Library’s website at www.sccl.org,
or stop by the Children’s Desk in the Library. The
staff would like to thank the Friends of the Cuperti-
no Library for its generous sponsorship of many of
the Library’s programs for children and families.
Children’s Winter Book Clubs
Registration for our Children’s Winter Book
Clubs for children who are currently in 1st – 8th
grades will begin on Saturday, November 29.
Children must register in person for these pro-
grams at the Children’s Desk in the Library. Book
Clubs will be held the weeks of December 22
and December 29.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, December 11, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
Holiday Puppet Show
Monday, December 15, 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
School-aged children are invited to our special
holiday puppet show. Please note, this program
will take the place of our regular Monday after-
noon storytime.
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
December 15 for one of our January programs.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
ACT Practice Test Review
Wednesday, December 3, 7 – 8 pm Senior Center
Review the ACT Practice Test with the Huntington
Learning Center and get helpful tips on how
to raise scores.
Holiday Tote Bag Craft!
Saturday, December 6, 3 – 4 pm Library Story Room
Calling all teens aged 12 – 18! Get in the holiday
spirit and join us as we craft and decorate tote
bags. Personalize your own bag and make it yours.
We provide all the materials, you keep the bag.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library
Teen Study Days
December 7, 13, and 14, 12 - 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us in Community Hall to study, work on proj-
ects, and get ready for the end of the school se-
mester. Open work spaces and seating will be
available. Refreshments will be served throughout
the day.
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
San Jose Chamber Orchestra
December 10, 7 pm Cupertino Library Community Hall
Join us for an evening of both classical and
holiday music performed by the San Jose
Chamber Orchestra. This quartet is one of the
South Bay’s finest musical groups.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Covered California
December 3, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Got questions about Covered CA health insur-
ance program? We’ve got answers. A certified
Covered CA Educator will explain and answer
questions about expanded medical, special en-
rollment, choosing an appropriate health plan,
and recent changes in health care. Everyone is
welcome.
The History and Craft of the Cocktail
December 11, 7 pm
A free presentation discussing the history of the
cocktail as well as techniques and styles of mixing
that are unique to the current craft cocktail move-
ment, will be offered at the Cupertino Library.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday .........................................12 noon – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using
our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: www.sccl.org.
cupertino scene December 20146
Craft bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts,
Cache Bouren and Tomoyo Yoshinaga are the
presenters.
Globe On Screen Film Series
NEW! At the Bluelight Cinemas! 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Globe On Screen 2014 is coming to Cupertino.
This series includes several of Shakespeare’s
most beloved Shakespeare classics, performed
by some of the UK’s most highly-acclaimed act-
ing talent. For more information and to regis-
ter please see the Library Foundation’s website:
www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org. Presented
by the Cupertino Library Foundation in partner-
ship with the Bluelight Cinemas 5 and the Cu-
pertino Library.
MORE AT BLUELIGHT CINEMAS
Star Trek, the future and you!
21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino December 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Made possible by a grant from the Cupertino Li-
brary Foundation and co-sponsored by the Cu-
pertino Library, the public is invited to this free
event hosted by BlueLight Cinemas. Come see
in-person Star Trek celebrity Nichelle Nichols
(Uhura) as well as Sean Kenney (Captain Pike)
and Marc Cushman who will discuss their recent
books and will donate copies to the Library.
Selected videos also will be shown. Seating is
limited. For more information and to register
please see the Library Foundation’s website: www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org.
ALSO AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY
Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursday, December 18, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This drop-in book club meets the third Thursday
of every month. This month, the group will
discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme C. Simsion.
Socially awkward scientist Don Tillman is having
no luck finding love, so he attempts to use
science to find a woman who can fill his idiosyn-
cratic requirements. Then he meets Rosie who is
nothing like the woman he imagines that he needs.
ESL Conversation Club
Every Friday from 1 - 2:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Please join us for this fun learning experience.
Stop by and improve your English listening and
speaking skills, and learn about other cultures in
a friendly, casual setting. Native speakers of
English who would like to volunteer to assist
with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. Generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Knitting at the Library
Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every
Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program.
Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome.
@ 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 sched-
uling 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, please visit our web site: www.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-
Yourself (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!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Friends of the Cupertino Library Bestseller Collections:
Print, DVD and BluRay formats now available
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library, these Bestseller Collections are
designed to make it easier than ever to find a
bestselling book or movie (in DVD or BluRay
formats) when you visit the Library. The items
are available on a first-come, first-served basis
(no reserves).
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adult 50 plus news
Celebrate the Season
During this season of celebrations, we will
gather to share festive meals and enjoy the warm
company of our Senior Center friends. Join us on
December 11 at 2 pm for a tour to talk about the
Senior Center and the advantage of becoming a
member of the Adult 50+ community in 2015.
Adult 50+ Membership
Membership includes access to Adult 50+ pro -
grams, trips, services, classes, socials, and mail-
ing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join for 2015 in
November 2014 and the membership is good
through January 2016, over 12 months of fun!
It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member:
• Be at least 50 years or better
• Complete a “New Member Application” form
(available at the Senior Center or online)
• Pay the membership price of $27. Cupertino
residents pay $22
Stay Active Fund
The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults 50+
remain active, engaged, and participating at
the Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides
assistance to offset the cost for Senior Center
membership and registration for classes and
events. The program is available each year from
November 4 to June 30, or until the funds are
depleted. Please contact the Senior Center for
more details.
EVENTS
Healthy Body, Healthy BrainTuesday, December 2 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mandarin, 3 – 4 pm, English
This workshop, presented by a partnership
between the Alzheimer’s Association and El
Camino Hospital, features research-based strate-
gies to keep your memory sharp, has interactive
exercises and activities, keys to a brain-healthy
diet, and highlights the importance of staying
socially connected. Members are free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at lobby table.
Holidays in HawaiiWednesday, December 3, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Sway with our own Aloha Nani Hula dancers as
they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian songs
and dances. Light refreshments will be served.
Please sign up at lobby table. Free for members,
$5 day pass for senior guests.
Bingo Holiday LunchFriday, December 5, 12pm
Gather with friends around this bountiful harvest.
Honey glazed ham with all the trimmings and
dessert will satisfy your holiday cravings. Bingo
cards are sold separately, $4 - $7. Lunch for
members is $10, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Vegetarian option is available when registering.
Sign up early, space is limited.
Ballroom Dance SocialMonday, December 8, 22, 2:05 - 3:35 pm
Volunteers will play various music styles. No
instruction provided. Free for members, senior
guests pay $5 day pass.
Holiday Sing-AlongWednesday, December 10, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Come and sing holiday songs accompanied by
guitar and ukulele. Members are free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the
lobby table.
Advance Care PlanningTuesday, December 16, 1 – 3 pm
If you had a medical emergency, who would you
want to speak for you? Would that person know
what is important to you about your care and
quality of life? Please attend this workshop facili-
tated by Karen Storey, a certified Master Trainer
on advance care planning to help you learn how
to start the conversations with loved ones, select
the most effective health care agent, and the How
Tos of completing an Advance Directive form.
Open to the public. Sign up at the lobby table.
Holiday Party and Birthday BashWednesday, December 17, 12 pm
Put on your best holiday attire and jump into the
season with a very special visit from jolly ol’ St.
Nick and a holiday meal. This home-style holiday
meal includes tri-tip, roasted potatoes, holiday
salad with pecans and cherries, sweet ginger
carrots, and New York cheesecake. Members with
December birthdays will be honored. Vegetarian
option will be a honey roasted pumpkin ravioli.
Members $12, senior guests add $5 day pass.
January Social and Birthday BashWednesday, January 14, 12 pm
Ring in the New Year with lively entertainment.
On the menu will be a delicious, healthful option
to help maintain your resolution. Members with
January birthdays will be honored. Members
$12, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Karaoke New Year’s PartyThursday, January 15, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Come be a part of the Karaoke group to
welcome the New Year with a Chinese Lunch,
sing songs, dance, and play games! Members
fee $10, senior guests add $5 day pass.
CLASSES – Great Values
Ballroom Dancing ClassWednesdays, December 3 - 17, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Come learn the Rumba! You will learn steps as
well as a solid foundation in posture and techniques
in leading and following. Member fee is $24.
Tai Chi for Older AdultsWednesdays, December 3 - February 11, 3:30 - 4:30 pmThursday, December 11 - February 19, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise from China.
Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi im-
proves balance, flexibility, and helps you attain
better health. All levels welcome. Member fee $46.
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Itineraries subject to change.
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on trips.
DAY TRIPSOut-to-Lunch Bunch – Mandarin Gourmet,
Thursday, December 4
Kinky Boots,
Tuesday, December 9, $139
Yuletide Lights of Livermore,
Thursday, December 11, $114
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker,
Friday, December 19, $89
Keith Haring at the de Young,
Thursday, January 15
San Francisco House of Prime Rib,
Wednesday, January 21, $119
Davies Symphony Hall, Mozart and Bach,
Thursday, January 29, $119
California Academy of Sciences,
Tuesday, February 3, $79
Herb Caen’s Wet Weather Dash with Gary,
Tuesday, February 10, $98
Mardi Gras Travel Party,
Tuesday, February 17
Beach Blanket Babylon,
Wednesday, February 25
TOURS
San Juan Island Cruise, April 15 - 20, 2015,
Member Cost: $2,495 double occupancy. Small ship
cruising; only 17 cabins. Highlights include Roche
and Friday Harbors, Fort Casey, Mt. Vernon Tulip
Farms, Deception Pass Bridge, Bridge of Glass and
Dale Chihuly, and the most peaceful quiet nights
you can imagine! Space limited - sign up early.
Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel,
May 16 - 23, 2015, Member Cost: $2,949 double
occupancy. Highlights include Greenfield Village
and Henry Ford Museum, Edsel and Eleanor Ford
House, Green Bay, Millennium Park, and Chicago.
Travel Presentation Tuesday, January 20 at 2pm.
Inspiring Iceland, August 16 - 24, 2015, Member
Cost: $4,999 double occupancy. Small group travel-
limited to 24. Highlights include Reykjavik, Golden
Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Snaefellsnes
Peninsula, Puffin Cruise, and Blue Lagoon.
Travel Presentation Tuesday, January 20 at 2pm.
Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside, October 16 - 26,
2015, Member Cost: $4,999 double occupancy.
Highlights include: exploring smaller more authen-
tic towns, a cooking class held in a 16th century
farmhouse, a home-cooked meal at a local Umbri-
an’s family home, local wine tasting, Volterra and
Guamacci Museum, Assisi, San Gimignano, Olive
Oil factory, and more! Italian small group travel-
limited to 24. Travel Presentation Tuesday,
January 20 at 2pm.
Chocolate Treats for the Holidays Cooking with Suzanne
Wednesday, December 10, 10 am – 1 pm
Can you ever have enough chocolate? In this
class you will learn to make delectable finger
food chocolate delights for the holidays or any
time of the year. You can offer scrumptious bites
to treat friends and family or to just keep for
yourself! If you are pressed for time, you will see
that these treats are quick to make and still offer
equally decadent chocolate bite size treats, such
as Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles, Chocolate
Mousse Brownies, and Double Chocolate Cherry
Cookies. Sommelier, Cookbook Author and In-
ternational Chef Suzanne uses only high quality
Belgian chocolate. Member fee $55.
Feldenkrais – Mindful Movement
Wednesday, December 10 - February 11, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
This class, taught by Michelle Westlaken, focuses
on managing stress, more comfort and increased
well-being. Through gentle movement lessons
targeted towards the spine, chest, and pelvis, as
well as guided breathing, students will have the
opportunity to learn strategies for healthy living.
Member fee $40.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
December 12, 19, 1 – 3 pm December 5, 12 – 4 pm January 9, 23, 1 – 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health
insurance. Please call 408.777.3150 to make
an appointment.
Housing
Wednesday, December 4, 18, 2 - 4 pm Wednesday, January 8, 22, 2 – 4 pm
Information on resources for senior housing
options. Please call 408.777.3150 to make an
appointment.
Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA)
Friday, December 6, 13, 20 Friday, January 10, 17, 24 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Provides free assistance to elders for basic
legal matters in public benefits, long-term care,
elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, 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
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eco news | november
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse -
Rethink the Holidays!
As we celebrate, decorate, give gifts and travel this holiday season, we also generate a
lot of waste and increase our energy use. The volume of household waste in the Unit-
ed States generally increases 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – about
1 million extra tons. There are many simple ways to “green” your holiday season by re -
ducing, recycling, and reusing. Save money by identifying items that can be reused or
repurposed in a creative way. And make recycling part of your holiday tradition: you
can minimize your impacts on climate change and make lasting difference in your local
environment. Here are a few tips:
Christmas Trees: Christmas trees will be collected from homes on
regular collection days during the month of January. Cut trees into
5-foot lengths, remove all decorations and stands, and place trees
in your brown yard waste cart or at the curb. Apartment and condo-
minium complexes should collect trees in a central location; man-
agers should call Recology when the complex is ready for tree pick-up: 408.725.4020.
Flocked trees are also accepted for composting.
Cardboard: Cardboard boxes can be placed in the blue recycling cart or flattened,
tied together and placed alongside the cart. Boxes must be flattened and cut into 3-ft
by 3-ft pieces.
Styrofoam: Blocks of Styrofoam, Styrofoam “peanuts”, and any other expanded poly-
styrene (EPS) foam materials are not accepted in the City’s recycling program. UPS
stores will accept Styrofoam “peanuts” for recycling. The closest stores are 20660 Ste -
vens Creek Blvd, 408.213.219, and 1072 S. De Anza Blvd, 408.253.6561.
Wrapping paper: Gift wrapping paper is recyclable – include it in your curbside recy-
cling container. However, plastic-coated and foil wrapping paper, ribbons and bows
cannot be recycled.
Extra Holiday Garbage?If you do generate extra trash this season, you can use your On-Call Disposal Days:
Cupertino residents have two free On-Call Disposal Days for large amounts
of trash. Schedule a Disposal Day by calling Recology: 408.725.4020. Visit the
City’s website at www.environmental@cupertino.org for details.
First Environmental Recycling Day &
Document Shredding Event of 2015
Here’s a great New Year’s Resolution: gather up
your old confidential documents, the items you’ve
been meaning to donate, and that broken printer
in your cupboard and head to our Environmental
Recycling and Document Shredding Day! It will be
held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, 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.
For further information, contact Recology at
408.725.4020. This event compliments the
FREE e-waste drop off offered for Cupertino
residents by Apple Computer (now at 1326 Kifer
Road in Sunnyvale). Start fresh in 2015!
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Got Ants? Stop Them at the Source
This Rainy Season!
Ants enter homes to
avoid extreme weather
conditions. With cold
and wet weather
approaching, stop-
ping ants at the source of entry
is the easiest way to prevent an ant
invasion without exposing your families, pets or
the environment to harmful pesticides. During ex-
treme hot or cold weather, it’s important to pack-
age up leftovers and pet food to avoid ants. Get
S.E.R.I.O.U.S. about ant control:
• Spot where the ants are coming in
• Eliminate crumbs, messes and spills
• Rinse ants away with soap and water
• Isolate food and water sources
• Obstruct entryways by sealing cracks
• Use baits if ants don’t go away after a few days
• Stick to it to keep ants away!
The best way to keep ants out is to make it diffi-
cult for them to get into your home. If you find it
difficult to seal all the nooks and crannies in your
house, see www.GotAntsGetSerious.org for ad-
ditional solutions that will keep your families and
pets—as well as San Francisco Bay—safe from
harmful pesticides. You’ll also find there a list of
stores that sell less toxic pesticides. For large ant
invasions, consider hiring a pest controller certi-
fied in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM
certified professionals are trained to manage pest
problems without using toxic pesticides. Find a
list of IPM certified pest control providers at the
above website.
Pet Waste is NOT Green Waste!
Did you know that pet waste is not compostable?
It is actually garbage. By putting pet waste in
the trash, it prevents the waste from becoming a
source of pollution in our streams and bays. Com-
posting does not kill hazardous pathogens that
pet waste may carry and can pollute water. Land-
fills are designed to safely handle substances such
as dog waste, cat litter, and dirty diapers. So don’t
put dog waste in the yard waste bins for curbside
pickup, or in compost bins you may find in parks.
When pet waste is not picked up, it becomes a
common stormwater
pollutant that contami-
nates creeks. The storm
drain system is a net-
work of gutters, pipes
and open channels de-
signed for flood control.
It directs runoff – un-
treated – from streets
and parking lots to our local creeks. Polluted
stormwater degrades our water quality and can kill
or hurt plants, fish and wildlife. Please bring a plas-
tic or biodegradable bag on walks and always pick
up after your pets, then throw it in the garbage
container.
Register online at www.reg4rec.org or call 408.777.3120
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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/
Legislative Action Committee 12 noon See Chamber Website 408.252.7054 www.cupertino-chamber.org
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
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Janki
Chokshi
falc.org
Business Networking Event 5:30 pm See Chamber Website 408.252.7054 www.cupertino-chamber.org
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
HP Communicator Toastmasters 7 am 10181 Finch Avenue-Bethel
Lutheran Church
408.673.1820 jwassocs.com
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres.Church 6191
Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 408.863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 408.255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm HP Building 48L, Carmel
Conference Room 19483 Prune
ridge Avenue
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 408.920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_Officers.
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Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 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
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm
Mariani's Restaurant, 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
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 ega-gpr.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 am - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
American Association of University
Women
6:30 - 8 pm Moorpark Hotel 2nd Floor,
4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose,
CA 95129
408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 oa.org
Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com
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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
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall MTg. Room 100
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Valco 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
DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
DEC 2 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
DEC 3 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
DEC 4 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
DEC 4 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
DEC 4 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
DEC 9 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
DEC 10 Teen Commission Meeting (QCC, Conference Room) 6:30 pm
DEC 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
DEC 11 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
DEC 11 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)6 pm
DEC 16 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
DEC 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
DEC 18 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
DEC 18 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
DEC 23 Planning Commission (Community Hall) ***(CANCELLED) 6:45 pm
DEC 25 Administrative Hearing meeting (Conf. Rm. C) (CANCELLED)5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and Commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
*** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org/webcast, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.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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STUDY SESSION, CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Sinks, Santoro, Wong Absent: None
Gave briefing and gave direction to legal counsel
Obtained briefing and gave direction to staff and
City Attorney
Received update and asked Mr. Ristow to return on
Monday, November 3 to provide additional informa-
tion regarding the Highway 85 Express Lane Project
Received update from Santa Clara County Fire
Department Fire Chief Kenneth Kehmna
Received update from the Cupertino Union School
District (CUSD) Superintendent Wendy Gudalewicz
Received the Library Commission’s quarterly update
regarding the 10th Anniversary of the Cupertino Library
Approved the October 7 City Council Minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 14-199 Accepting Accounts
Payable for the period ending September 26, 2014
Adopted Resolution No.14-200 accepting Accounts
Payable for the period ending October 3, 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-201 Accepting Accounts
Payable for the period ending October 10, 2014
Approved the Second Amended Employment
contract for the City Manager
Accepted Project No. 2013-05
In regards to the Hyatt House Hotel Development
Project
1. Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA-2014-
06); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 14-202 approving develop-
ment permit (DP-2014-04) which includes approval
of the South Vallco connectivity plan (Sinks voting
no); and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 14-203 approving use
permit (U-2014-04) (Sinks voting No); and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 14-204 approving archi-
tectural and site approval (ASA-2014-06) with the
additional condition to have staff and applicant
contact CalTrans to consider a direct public bicycle
and pedestrian access path from the existing Wolfe
Rd sidewalk to the project site along the westerly
boundary, in order to allow direct access onto Wolfe
road and access over the freeway overpass. If
CalTrans approves of the access path, the property
owner shall work with staff to construct the path
(Sinks voting no); and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 14-205 approving parking
exception (EXC-2014-07) (Sinks voting no); and
6. Adopted Resolution No. 14-206 approving tree
removal permit (TR-2014-28) with the additional
condition to require a tree condition report to be
reviewed and approved by the director of Com-
munity Development one year after final occupancy
of the project. The City’s consulting Arborist shall
inspect the new and existing trees to ensure proper
irrigation, maintenance, and compliance with the
arborist’s recommendations. All additional recom-
mendations resulting from the one-year review shall
be implemented by the property owner; and
7. Adopted Resolution No. 14-207 approving tree
removal permit (TR-2014-40)
Selected a preferred project, for environmental analy-
sis and development of financing options as follows:
1. Option D (New City Hall) up to 40,000 square feet;
2. Option P4 (Parking under New City Hall);
3. Option L1-New 130 seat library program room
addition behind the library building with no impact
to Memorial Grove
Also, review parking demand to ensure adequate
capacity for all meeting and program space. (Chang
and Santoro Voting No)
Designated Gilbert Wong as the voting delegate and
no alternate for the National League of Cities Annual
Business Meeting November 22 in Austin, TX (Chang
Voting No)
Introduced and conducted first reading of the Ordi-
nance No. 14-2123: “An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino amending the Cupertino Mu-
nicpal code Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 to include section
2.08.145 relating to call for Council Review”
Added a November 3 Closed session with possible
action item regarding Valley Transporation Authority
(VTA)
Adjourned the meeting to Monday, November 3
STUDY SESSION, CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Sinks, Santoro, Wong Absent: None
Obtained briefing from legal staff and gave direction
Presented the proclamation to Bonnie Belshe, History
Teacher of the Year for the State of California
Presented the Certificates of appreciation recogniz-
ing volunteer students from the Silicon Valley Korean
School
Received the update from the Santa Clara Valley
Water District Board Director Nai Hsueh
Received update from John Ristow from the VTA
regarding the Highway 85 Express Lane Project
Postponed certification of the EIR, General Plan
Amendment, Draft Housing Element, Rezoning, Spe-
cific Plan Amendment, and Municipal Code amend-
ments to the Special City Council Meeting of Monday,
November 10, 2014. (Chang and Santoro voting no)
Approved the October 21 City Council Minutes
(Chang voting no)
Adopted Resolution No. 14-208 accepting Accounts
Payable for the period ending October 17, 2014
(Chang Voting No)
Recommended approval for Alcoholic Beverage
License for the Melt, 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard,
Suite 110 (Chang Voting No)
Authorized the City Manager to sign an amendment
to the Professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc.
for plan review services for the Main Street Project
adding $60,000 to the original contract of $156,226,
for a total amount not to exceed $216,226 (Chang
voting no)
Conducted the second reading and enacted Ordinance
No. 12-2123 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino amending the Cupertino Municipal
Code Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 to include section
2.08.145 relating to call for council review”
Adopted Resolution No. 14-209 amending the
Cupertino Employee Association’s (CEA) compensation
program and the Unrepresented Employees’ compen-
sation program salary schedules (Chang absent)
Adjourned the meeting in memory of Ethan Wong to
Thursday, November 6 at 7 pm for a special meeting
regarding a workshop on traffic safety around schools,
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd,
Cupertino, CA.
council actions
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news items
Cinnabon
10123 N Wolfe Rd, Ste 2021
Charles Nguyen
19969 Stevens Creek Blvd
Kinghand Chinese Medicine
10601 S De Anza Blvd, Ste 103
Cupertino Property Development I
19800 Vallco Parkway
Best Future Academy
21040 Homestead Rd, Ste 102
Chez Franc
20955 Stevens Creek Blvd
Herbin Acupuncture
20730 Valley Green Dr
Missha Hair
19655 Stevens Creek Blvd
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.
December 1, 2 & 5A2Z Homeschooling - Homeschooling
Authority Ann Zeise explains the benefits
and techniques for a home-based education.
December 8, 9 & 12Filoli Gardens - Filoli is one of the finest
remaining country estates of the early 20th
century.
December 15, 16, 19, 22, 23 & 26Christmas Tubas – The Ohlone Tuba Ensemble
entertains us with a selection of holiday favorites.
December 29, 30 & January 2Tim Myers on Poetry – This delightful pro-
gram is highlighted with the author reading
some of his enriching, joyous and heartfelt
poems from three of his books. Tim is an award
winning author and poet.
Submission deadline for the February edition is January 7, 2015.
- Adult 50+ News, Continued from page 9 Welcome New Businesses
Drop-in Consultation with Case Manager
Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm
Matt Lau, Case Manager, is available to discuss
simple issues. No appointment is needed.
English/Cantonese.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, December 12, 3 - 4:30 pm Thursday, January 9, 3 – 4 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join our
circle of support.
Cupertino Alert System
Get alerted about emergencies and other im-
portant community news by signing up for our
Cupertino Alert System. This notification system
enables the City to provide you with critical in-
formation quickly in a variety of situations, such
as severe weather, unexpected road closures,
missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or
neighborhoods.
You will receive time-sensitive messages howev-
er you specify, such as your home phone, cell, or
business phone, email, text messages, hearing
impaired receiving devices, and more. You pick
where, you pick how. Individuals who need assis-
tance can register by calling Robert Kim at 408-
777-1359. For more information, visit www.cuper-
tino.org/CAS
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