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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene June 2014 - 06.01.2014July 4th Festivities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Summer Concert Series 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Emergency Notifications System . . . . . . . . . . .2 De Anza College Student Art Show . . . . . . . . .2 Want to Have a Block Party?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Distinguished & Emerging Artist Award . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7 Community Climate Action Plan Workshops . .7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Turn Food Scraps into a Garden Treasure!. .10 Cupertino will be a Clean Zone . . . . . . . .10 2014 Garage Sale Date Set . . . . . . . . . . .10 A Cleaner Cupertino - It’s In The Bag! . . . . .10 Cleaner Cupertino Student Art Winners. . . .11 Cupertino Super Summer Science Search . . . . .11 Housing Commission Unscheduled Vacancy Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar. . . .12-13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cupertino Poet Laureate Poetry Reading. . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume XXXVII no.5 | june 2014 Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist Award Application Deadline, June 20, 4:30 pm The Cupertino Fine Art Commission welcomes applications for the 2014 Distinguished and Emerging Artist Awards. – see details on page 3 July 4th Festivities The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities. – see details on page 2 Summer Concert Series 2014 June 5 - July 10, 6:30 - 8 pm, Memorial Park Ampitheatre Pack a picnic and bring a friend for a free, fun-filled evening of music! – continued on page 2 happenings in cupertino Morning Events 7 - 11 am - Pancake Breakfast Hosted by the De Anza Optimist Club Quinlan Community Center Adults - $7 (3 pancakes, 2 sausages, coffee or tea) Children (12 and under) - $4 (2 pancakes, 1 sausage) Orange Juice - $1 9:30 am - Flag Raising Memorial Park, Veteran’s Memorial Celebrate our nation’s independence 10 am - Children’s Parade Memorial Park, Softball Field Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit! Dec- orated bikes, scooters, and strollers are encour- aged. We’ll travel through Memorial Park and the parade will end at the Amphitheater just in time for the concert by the Cocktail Monkeys! 10:30 am – 12 pm Live Music by OTR Rock n Roll and R&B dance hits from the 70’s all the way to today’s hits- older songs that are already classics and new ones that will be! Pack a blanket, hat and snacks and be ready to dance the morning away! Afternoon Events at Blackberry Farm 10 am - 4 pm – Free Swimming (first come, first serve – availability subject to pools capacity ) 12 – 2 pm - BBQ Lunch BBQ Tickets: $5 per person Advanced BBQ ticket sales will begin on June 27 at Blackberry Farm. 12 – 3 pm - Live Music by The Dave Crimmen Band Classic 50’s Rock & Roll 5 pm - Park Closes –July 4th Festivities, continued from page 1 Sign-up for Emergency Notifications for Cupertino During the first two week- ends in June, Cupertino Block Leaders and Cupertino Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers will be go - ing around select neighbor- hoods helping resident’s sign up for the Cuper- tino Alert System (CAS). The CAS is one of the ways public safety officials notify the public on important alerts about emergencies such as se- vere weather, floods, gas leaks, or critical police activity. Also, you may get other notices about unexpected nearby road closures, missing per- sons, and evacuations of buildings or entire neighborhoods. Once you sign up you will be- gin to receive time-sensitive messages on your phone (any number), or via email, text message, or hearing impaired receiving devices. You se- lect where, how and in which order you want to receive this information. It is important to know that your information is protected, will only be used in real emergencies, and your information will not be used for other purposes or sold to other parties. If you miss the volunteers, call the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 1.408.777-3335, email OES@cupertino.org to get help over the phone or to answer any ques- tions. Opportunities to sign up will also be available at the Cupertino public event venues such as the Health Fair in June and the Cupertino July 4th Fireworks Show. To sign up on-line today for the Cupertino Alert System or to find out more information go to www.cupertino.org/CAS. IMPORTANT - Once you provide your phone numbers and email, you MUST enter contact preferences in order to receive emergency and/ or community alerts. If you live or work outside Cupertino and in Santa Clara County you can still get notified about emergencies in your area. Sign up for the AlertSCC system at www.sccgov.org/sites/alertscc. De Anza College Student Art ShowMay 5 – June 12, 2014 Open Thursday June 12, 7 – 9 pm, Cupertino Poet Laureate event The show is sponsored by the De Anza Associated Student Body, the Euphrat Mu- seum of Art, and the Creative Arts Division. This exhibition features paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, photography, graphic design, sculpture, and ceramics created by De Anza students. The artworks reflect expertise in diverse media and varied interests and points of view. For more information, contact, Diana Argabrite, Director of the Euphrat Museum of Art at argabritediana@fhda.edu or call at 408.864.5464. cupertino scene June 20142 June 5 - Cupertino Symphonic Band This local non-profit organization features mu- sic from musicals and movies, classical, big band and so much more! June 12 - Daze on the Green A 2010 98.5 KFOX “Last Band Standing” contest semi-finalist. Let the sounds of Journey, Foreign- er, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac fill your need for the classic rock that you know and love…or put on your leather pants, tease your hair, and get ready to sing along to your favorite 80s hard rock. June 19 - Patrón Latin Rhythms One of the hottest Latin bands in the Bay Area, playing the songs of Santana, Malo, Pete Escove- do, and Poncho Sanchez, amongst other award winning Latin artists. June 26 - Retro Rockets For over ten years The Retro Rockets have been rockin’ the bay area performing classic rock and roll with a special emphasis on the music of the mid 60’s to the mid 70’s. July 3 - Steel ‘n’ Chicago Plays the music of Steely Dan and Chicago. Now you can hear the songs you know and love played live! From Reelin in the Years and Rikki Don’t Lose That Number to Saturday in the Park and 25 or 6 to 4 they perform the music with conviction and pure love for the melodic hooks and harmonies and classic horns of the original recordings. *July 4 - OTR (Concert will be held from 10:30 am - 12pm) OTR performs Rock n Roll and R&B dance hits from the 70’s all the way to today’s hits- older songs that are already classics and new ones that will be! July 10 - Steel Horse - The Music of Bon Jovi Steel Horse will transport you into the Bon Jovi experience. The music is spot-on and the vocals are tight with solid harmonies and thunderous drums keeping the beat. A Steel Horse show starts out strong and gets fans of Bon Jovi and all other forms of rock music on their feet right from the get-go. Summer Concert Series, continued from page 1 Summer Concert Series 2014 Want to Have a Block Party? Learn How: June 26 With the long summer days ahead and more time to spend outdoors, now’s the best time to plan a get-together with neighbors. Through Cupertino’s Block Party program, neighbors can become acquainted and play safely in the street. On Thursday, June 26 from noon to 1 pm at City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave., learn the basics steps to planning your first neighborhood party, and find out what’s worked at past events. We’ll also review guidelines, such as event time (9 am to dusk); online application (due 30 days prior to party), petition, and city-provided insurance. Because Cupertino encourages healthy and connected neighborhoods, the Block Party program is free! At your neighborhood party, you can request recreation staff to lead games; invite a fire engine, Sheriff’s unit, or ambulance to stop by; set-up an emergency preparedness demo or energy-savings presentation, or simply carve out time to chat with the neighbors. To sign up for the June 26 session, email: communityrelations@cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3331 by June 20. To access the Block Party Application and details, visit: www.cupertino.org/blockparty. Accepting Applications for Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist Award The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission welcomes applications for the 2014 “Distin- guished Artist” and “Emerging Artist.” There is a cash award of $500 for the winner in each category. The application deadline is Friday, June 20 at 4:30 pm. Forms are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or on the city website at www.cupertino.org/distinguishedartist. For more information send email to Piu Ghosh at piug@cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3277. volume XXXVII number 5 3 b y J e r r y Ta l l i n g e r – C u p e r t i n o C E R T m e m b e r simply safe | june Use Your Smart Phone or Tablet for Emergency Preparedness As smart phones and tablets become more prevalent you should prepare the phone or tablet with important safety apps and sign up to receive up pertinent safety alerts on your device. The following are just a few Cupertino related disaster related apps and notification methods to use on your cell phone or tablet. Be sure to check the ratings and reviews before you purchase any apps to show which apps work with your phone and have good ratings. Cupertino Alert System – Cupertino has invest- ed in a notification system which will keep resi- dents notified of timely disaster related warnings or information such as flood warnings, road clo- sures, toxic spill warnings, post-earthquake re- lated information, and other relevant warnings to help protect you from imminent danger. Register your home and mobile devices on the Cupertino Alert System. Go to www.cupertino.org/CAS today to sign up (Free). Ready 95014 – Cupertino’s iPhone/iPad app which provides information on how to prepare for disasters which may affect Cupertino, what you should do after a disaster, and provides quick ac- cess to Cupertino Radio which will broadcast lo- cal information after a disaster. (Free) FEMA – Provides information and checklists on how to prepare for disasters, recovery tips, maps of disaster recovery centers and shelters. (Free) First Aid by American Red Cross – Provides basic emergency first aid information for the most common types on injuries. (Free) ICE (In Case of Emergency) – Provides your personal emergency contact information on the login screen and some basic health information for emergency responders. ($1.99) Earthquake by American Red Cross – Gives information on earthquake preparedness and current earthquakes in your area. After a major earthquake it will help direct you to open shelters. (Free) Wildfires by American Red Cross – Gives information on wildfire preparedness and current wildfires in your area. It will direct you what to do in the event of a wildfire in your area. (Free) Web Resources for Disaster Prepared- ness and Related Information Even if you do not own a smart phone you can look up lots of valuable information on the internet. Here are just a few of the many web sites which offer valuable local and general information. - www.cupertino.org – Look under ‘Emergency Preparedness’ for local disaster and emergency information. Local emergency reporting stations and volunteer opportunities are listed here. - www.sccgov.org/sites/scc/healthandsafety/Pages/Disaster-Preparedness.aspx - Look here for Santa Clara County Emergency Preparedness information. - www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide - This is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site which contains valuable disaster pre- paredness and recovery information. Remember, the above websites represent only a few of the local sources for information and servic- es related to disaster preparedness. Many classes and volunteer opportunities exist in Cupertino which enable you to prepare yourself and ‘give back’ to the community. Upcoming Public Sessions: FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled by 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 communica- tion tips, first aid techniques that save lives, Home safety, fire safety including how to use a fire extin- guisher, emergency supply suggestions - and more! The next two PEP classes are Tuesday, June 24, 6 – 9 pm in the Campbell Community Center 1 W. Campbell Ave, Room E - 42, Campbell, CA, and Monday, July 28, 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) 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 makeup any missed sessions for graduation. 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 July 29, 30, 31 and August 5, 6, 7, from 6 – 9 pm with the final exercise on August 9, 10 am – 1 pm. All classes will be held at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. The registration fee is $35 which will be reimbursed to Cupertino residents upon successful completion of the course. If you have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.org or 1.408.378.4010. Register your mobile devices on the Cupertino Alert System. Be the first to know of disaster information in your area! Go to www.cupertino.org/CAS today to sign up. If you do only one thing to prepare this month: cupertino scene June 20144 roots | b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r In the year 2000, David Nakamura, Nellie’s oldest son arranged for the National Japanese Histori- cal Society to initiate a biography project on his mother’s life. Nellie at this time was 99 years old. Nellie was 4’ 11” and still strong, spry and self- disciplined. Her memory was phenomenal. This little” Roots” column cannot nearly do justice to Nellie’s story. Nellie’s stories fill a complete good- sized book with marvelous photographs. Nellie’s mother’s name was Rui Suzuki (1868- 1895). She was from a small village in the Chubu district of Japan. Rui told Nellie about witness- ing her father cutting off his topknot - the symbol of his status as a samurai, after social upheaval in Japan changed the cultural structure in the mid- 1800’s. Rui married, but little is known of her first marriage, other than marriages were usually ar- ranged by the parents through a baishakunin (go- between). She had a son, but for reasons that are unknown, Rui went away to another place - Nellie thought it might have been the town of Osaka and somehow she learned English. She was working as a salesper- son for a fabric store when she met an older, wealthy Ameri- can woman. (Keep in mind, just working and being inde- pendent was a huge step for a woman in the 1800’s - especial- ly in Japan.) Nellie writes a chapter in her book entitled, “Around the World with Nellie Hill: 1890’s”. (Rui’s daughter Nellie is named after the American woman, Nellie Hill). Nellie Hill had traveled to Ja- pan from Groton, Mass. She fell in love with Japan and the people. When she met Rui, she asked her to be her traveling companion and that is how Rui came to the United States. Miss Hill sent Rui to a sewing school in Boston for a year. Rui became an excellent seamstress. Miss Hill’s prominent family was not happy with the friendship between their daughter and Rui so Miss Hill went back to Japan with Rui and helped her establish a small business in Yokohama. Miss Hill also introduced Rui to Matsuosuke Sumiye, who would become Rui’s second husband. In 1899, the couple joined a surge of Japanese immigrants coming to the U.S. They settled in San Francisco and set up a little restaurant, but a gang of Italians came with sticks and baseball bats and broke up the place so that they had nothing left. Rui and Matsunosuke may have been helped by the thriving Japanese mis- sions operated by the Presbyterians and Meth- odists in S.F. - in any case the couple moved and found work in Merced with a French farmer and Rui learned a lot of recipes including “skinny pan- cakes” (crepes). She was a great cook. In 1900, son Harry was born and in 1902, daugh- ter Nellie was born. The Japanese people in the U.S. moved often as they were not allowed to own any property. Life was very hard and often there was only a blanket in a horse stable to sleep on and waiting until the next job came around. Many workers became ill and died because of the harsh conditions and many went back to Japan. Rui and her little family moved to Agnew in San Jose and found a ramshackle house to stay in and her fa- ther worked in the fields - Rui would put the baby in a buggy and go too. Often the fields were wet because the farmers watered them frequently to make the berries very plump - the women would have to crawl around on the wet ground. The farms in Santa Clara in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s had artesian wells - just dig down a little and put in a pipe and up came the water. Nellie’s parents were one of the first married Jap- anese couples in the town of Agnew. Because Rui spoke English, a hakujin doctor trained her to be a midwife. When Harry was four and Nellie was two, their fa- ther developed kidney problems and died with- in three weeks. All of a sudden, Rui was a woman alone with two small children and one on the way. It was a terrible, scary time. One of their neighbors offered to adopt the baby and having very little choice - Rui allowed them to do so. Nellie remembered the agony and anxiety of her mother during this time. In desperation, she agreed to marry a man who had just come from Japan. Nellie remembered him as a quiet man who allowed Rui to do the parenting. Nellie had a lot of childhood adventures grow- ing up. Once she almost drowned because she fell in water trough and couldn’t get out. When Harry was old enough to go to school, Rui took him to Jefferson School, the nearest grammar school. The principal just stared at her and said, “I’m sorry I can’t accept your son. We don’t enroll Orientals”. Rui was furious. She went to the Santa Clara courthouse and told the judge, “I want to enroll my boy in the first grade, but the principal in Agnew says they do not allow Japanese”. It was probably the first time this issue had ever been brought up. The judge said, “That’s ridiculous! All American citizens are allowed”. Rui often had to go in front of a judge to plead for other Japanese, as they were not liked, but be- cause Rui had been Miss Hill’s protégé, she knew that even women could assert their rights. The family lived and worked in Cupertino from 1912 to 1917 and by now Rui had two more chil- dren. Then she became ill for a couple of years. Before she died, she told 17 year old Nellie to get married so she could have her own husband and family. She didn’t want Nellie to be an old maid. About a year and a half after her mother died, Nellie met a handsome young Japanese man and they were married in 1921. Nellie and her hus- band, Harry, (same name as her brother) worked very, very hard to make a living for themselves and their two sons. And then came WWII and the Japanese were sent to internment camps. In the camp, Nellie’s 2nd son, Kenny, died of meningi- tis on September 18, 1943. It was an awful time. They were Christians and had a Christian ser- A Story about 2 Brave Ladies – Rui Suzuki & Nellie Yae Sumiye Nakamura. 1868 - 2002 Nellie and Harry: 1921 – continued on page 15 volume XXXVII number 5 5 cupertino library Summer Reading 2014 at Cupertino LibraryRead! Learn! Win Prizes! Have Fun! Registration begins June 1 and lasts through Au- gust 17. The last day to participate in Summer Reading is August 31. To register online, please visit: • Kids (Fizz Boom Read!): http://sr.sccl.org/ evanced/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=23 • Teens (Spark a Reaction): http://sr.sccl.org/ evanced/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=24 • Adults (Literary Elements): http://sr.sccl.org/ evanced/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=25 Earn prizes System-wide drawings will again be held for Summer Reading participants. To be eligible for the drawing, participants must read 5 books and be registered online, providing contact informa- tion (email and/or phone). Prizes are: • Google Nexus 7 Tablet: Teen and Adult reg- istrants from each library will be eligible for a drawing to win a Nexus 7 Google Tablet. • iPad Mini: Teen and Adult registrants are eligi- ble for a district-wide drawing for an iPad mini. • iPod Shuffles: Children from each library who are registered online are eligible for a drawing to win an iPod Shuffle. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Getting Dirty! A Children’s Garden Program Thursday, June 12, 2 pm, Cupertino Library Courtyard School-age children can find out about soil, compost and worms in the garden. Take home pumpkin seeds to plant in your own garden. We will meet at the Cupertino Library Children’s Garden in the Library courtyard. Cupertino Cinema Club Thursday, June 12, 4 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x 3321 for the free movie. Reading Buddies Come read to a therapy animal! Children who have completed kindergarten to 5th grade may register in person at the Children’s Desk starting June 16 for July programs. Summer Reading Club Wednesday Fun Programs Wednesdays, June 18 and June 25, 3 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Children and their families are invited to attend! PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen Study Days Sundays, June 1 & 8, 12 – 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Join us in Community Hall to study, work on projects, and get ready for the end of the school semester. Open work spaces and seating will be available. Refreshments will be served through- out the day. Father’s Day Picture Frames Saturday, June 7, 3 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Get your picture taken and design your own per- sonalized photo frame to give dad on his special day. All materials will be supplied. No registration necessary, but space is limited. This craft for chil- dren and teens and is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. All You Can Eat Ice Cream Buffet & Movie Matinee Saturday, June 28, 3 – 5 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room We all scream for ice cream! Beat the heat and join us for an all you can eat ice cream buffet and an afternoon movie matinee. 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 June 20146 PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS How to Deal With Youth Internet Addiction at Cupertino Library Saturday, June 14, 2 pm, Cupertino Community Hall This panel discussion will be in Mandarin. It is for any concerned parent who feels their child or teenager spends too much time surfing the internet, and is not focused enough on their real life, family and goals. Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, June 19, 7 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room This month the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will discuss Orphan Train by Christina Kline. A story of resilience, upheaval, and an unexpected friendship between a 91 year old woman and a troubled teenage girl. Gener- ously sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Adult Summer Reading Programs: Fusion Series: Prototyping Your Idea, Yourself! Saturday, June 21, 1 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Entrepreneur and inventor Robert Bigler has made a career of designing and using rapid prototyping technologies. Robert Bigler will walk you through the steps to prototype your idea yourself. Think of your own ideas, apply the tech- niques you learn here, and then prototype them yourself. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe Presenter Kevin Manning Saturday, June 21, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall An exciting family program for all ages about the universe from the very small to the very large. Telescope viewing follows. Science Evening: Air Power and Air Wise Saturday, June 28, 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Air pollution is bad for our atmosphere and bad for everyone with lungs. It’s particularly bad for people with asthma. Dr. Lulla will discuss the connection between allergies and asthma, and will report ways that air pollution affects peo- ple suffering from these difficulties. She will also share ways to treat allergies and tips for avoid - ing allergy problems. Dr. Sulochina (Jyothi) Lulla is board certified in the fields of Pediatrics; Al- lergy and Immunology; and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. ALSO AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY ESL Conversation Club Every Friday from 1 - 2:30 pm 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 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, 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-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 pa- trons 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). volume XXXVII number 5 7 adult 50 plus news June marks the beginning of summer, warm sunshine, longer days, outdoor activities, and everything else that goes with the favorite sea- son for many people. Come to the Senior Cen- ter and check out our summer activities, fun trips, 50+ Softball, bocce ball games at the Blackberry Farm Park, and maybe a session of early morning Tai Chi. On those hot and muggy days, join our social activities, lectures, and classes! Better yet, read a great book in our comfortable lounge with a crisp cool glass of water and refreshing air con- ditioning. Find out more by visiting our website at www.cupertino.org/senior or by ‘liking’ us on Facebook. 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 as- sistance to offset the cost for Senior Center mem- bership and registration for classes and events. The program is available until June 30, or until the funds are depleted. To participate in the Stay Ac- tive Fund please contact the Senior Center and tell us you want to stay active. SOCIAL EVENTS 50+ Softball Thursday, June 5 - October 17, 9 am – 12 pm Join us for 50+ softball at the Memorial Park soft- ball field on Thursday mornings. Warm-up and batting practice will begin at 9 am with a pick-up game starting promptly at 10 am. Fee is $38 for the year. Membership is required. 50+ Bocce Ball Wednesday, June 4 - June 25, 9 am – 12 pm The serene setting of the Stevens Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm Park is the perfect place to play bocce ball on Wednesday mornings. Join us to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and have fun. First time players welcome; instructions will be available. Luau and June Birthday Bash Wednesday, June 11, 12 pm Celebrate June birthdays with a traditional Ha- waiian Luau. We will serve Teriyaki chicken, Hau- pia (coconut pudding), tropical fruit, sweet rolls, and fried rice. Our own Kani Ka Pila Ukulele Band will entertain you with beautiful Hawaiian music and dance. Members with June birthdays will be honored. Members $10, senior guest add $5 day pass. Space is limited; please sign up early. Book Review Meeting First Friday of the Month, 1:15 – 3 pm Learn about new books and meet new people. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. June 6 – The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, reviewed by Sally Skeels Lunch with Friends Wednesday, June 4, 12 pm Join us for lunch! We will be serving Pastrami on rye, salad, and dessert. Pre-registration is required. Member fee $6, senior guests add $5 day pass. Monthly Movie Wednesday, June 25, 1:30 - 3:30 pm The Book Thief – 2013, the story takes place during WWII. A young girl steals books that were intended for destruction by the Nazi soldiers. Lemonade and popcorn will be served. Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Bingo Lunch Friday, June 27, 12 pm Join us for a savory summer meal of roasted chicken with side dishes. Wear a fun summer hat, play bingo, and enjoy a great afternoon. Bingo begins at 1 pm and cards are sold separately $4 - $7. Lunch for members is $10, senior guest add $5 day pass. Sign up early at the front desk; space is limited. LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS Marv’s Musical Memories Monday, June 9, 2 – 3 pm – Latin Music Marv Emerling is a local musician and music collector with great interest in the performers, composers, and players. Specially recorded music is accompanied with thoroughly enjoyable commentary. Members free, senior guest add $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Sleep like a Baby Monday, June 16, 10 – 11 am Dr. Posner, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, who works at Palo Alto VA Hospital, will discuss sleep periods, insomnia, age effects on sleep, and non-pharmaceutical treatment of insomnia. Members are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. CLASSES - GREAT VALUES Adult Community Education June 9 – July 25 For all class listings and to register, consult the ACE catalog or call 408.522.2700. Classes are held at the Senior Center, and membership is required. Sign up started May 16. U.S. History Seminar Tuesday, June 3 – June 24, 10 – 11 am Critical thinking in U.S. history featuring writing essays and seminar discussions of historical prob- lems. Learn to analyze material and offer hypoth- esis in a seminar fashion. Member fee $15 Art History – Social Realism Tuesday, June 17 - July 22, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Social Realism is an art form where painters draw cupertino scene June 20148 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. TOURS Mendocino and Fort Bragg August 16 – 19, $945. Four days of delight - from wine tasting to the skunk train, from state parks to historic walks, and much more. Maine Coastal Cruise September 20 – 27, $3,925 double occupancy People have been drawn to the spectacular coast of Maine for its pristine natural landscapes. As you unwind around islands ad through narrow waterways including Eggmoggin Reach, and Merchant Row, you will experience the enrapturing mountains, sparkling waters, and charming coastal towns which make Maine one of the most magical places in America. Spain’s Classics November 8 – 18, $3,999 double occupancy. Travel and walking tours that ease you into the ways of Spanish culture. DAY TRIPS Golden Gate Fields, Thursday, June 12, $82 Harley Farms and Pescadero, Wednesday, June 25, $99 Out-to-Lunch Bunch, Paris Baguette, Thursday, June 26 Cher, Dressed to Kill, Wednesday, July 2, $98 Once, Theater Production, Tuesday, July 8, $126 Ride the Ducks, Tuesday, July 15, $99 Georgeous, Asian Art, Wednesday, July 30, $61 Into the Woods, Tuesday, August 5, $118 Darlene Love at Stern Grove, Sunday, August 10, $53 Monuments of California History, Wednesday, August 13, $99 Mountain House Restaurant, Friday, September 5, $76 Motown the Musical, Thursday, September 18, $139 attention to the conditions of the working poor. Join art history instructor Ken Young as he ex- plores the life and work of different artists: Thom- as Hart Benton, Reginald Marsh, Grant Wood, Ben Shahn, and ends the session with an imper- sonation of Diego Rivera. Member fee $45. De Anza Cardio - Vascular Training June 30 - August 22 Monday/Wednesday, 9 – 10 am; Tuesday/Thurs- day 1:30 - 2:30 pm The class is designed for the development and the maintenance of strength, flexibility, and fitness for seniors with a verified physical disabil- ity. Cleasses are held at the Senior Center, and membership is required. Register at the first class or call Tom at 408.864.5409. RESOURCES Volunteer Nurse - Blood Pressure Checks Monday, June 9, 23, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 3, 17, 12:15 - 1:15 pm Please call 408.777.3150 to make appointments for the following services: Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Thursday, June 12, 26, 1 - 3 pm Consultation on Medicare and health insurance. Housing Wednesday, June 4, 18, 2 – 4 pm Information on resources for senior housing op- tions. Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA) Friday, June 6, 13, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity plan- ning, probate alternative, and simple wills. Must be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara County. volume XXXVII number 5 9 eco news | june Turn Food Scraps into a Garden Treasure! Food scraps and food- soiled papers are the larg- est single item in our waste stream, making up approx- imately 35% of what we throw away. Collect food scraps and paper items in the kitchen pitcher pro- vided by Recology or use another kitchen container to store the scraps before transferring them to your yard waste cart for week- ly collection. To guard against odor, bugs, ro- dents and overall mess in your yard waste cart, please keep your yard waste container lid closed and wrap food scraps in a paper bag, newspa- per, paper towel, or a compostable bag, before putting them into the yard waste cart to be “re- cycled” into compost. Please do not place your food waste in a plastic bag. Plastic will clog up the processing equipment. Composting reduc- es waste and produces a valuable product that enhances soil. Compost is provided to Cuperti- no residents through October 19 on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 – 11 am at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road. For gardening, mix compost with 50% dirt. Compost is intended as an amendment to the soil; unblended compost is nutrient-rich and may burn plant roots and lawn if applied di- rectly. For more information please contact Envi- ronmental Programs at environmental@cuper-tino.org or 408.777.3354. Cupertino Will Become a Clean Zone - No Butts About It Cupertino’s parking lots, curbs and creeks have been negatively impacted by litter. To prepare for the new State mandate requiring the City to reduce 100% of its litter by July 1, 2022, and to reduce 40% of the litter by July 1, 2014, any- one caught littering in Cupertino will be cited and fined a minimum of $100 for a first-time lit- ter violation. Locally and nationwide, cigarette butts are the number one littered item. The prob- lem is that litter doesn’t stay in one place. When it lands on the ground, if not cleaned up, litter may be carried by wind or rain to storm drain inlets that are designed to divert rain to local creeks to prevent flooding. When litter enters the drainage system it has begun its journey, first to our creeks, then to the bay and on to the ocean. Please do your part. NEVER litter our en- vironment. When safe to do so, pick up litter and properly dispose of it. You might also consider joining an on-land or creek cleanup event. 2014 Garage Sale Date Set The Citywide Garage Sale will be held on September 20 and 21 this year. Look for sale details in next month’s Scene and on our website at www.cupertino.org/garagesale in the coming months. A Cleaner Cupertino – It’s in the Bag! Thank you for shopping Cupertino with reusable bags! We have successfully reduced the amount of plastic bag litter found in our streets and local creeks since the Reusable Bag Ordinance went into effect on October 1, 2013. The ordinance prohibits single-use carryout plastic bags provid- ed at checkout by all Cupertino grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores, pharma- cies, as well as local, national, and mobile retail- ers. For more information, visit www.cupertino.org/reusebags. If you have questions about the Reusable Bag Ordinance, call 408.777.3354 or email environmental@cupertino.org. What Do You Do with Household Hazardous Waste? Can’t put that old cleaner or paint can in your garbage bin! Instead, contact Waste Manage- ment (WM) At-Your-Door service to collect your household hazardous waste. An appointment for collection can be made at www.wmatyourdoor.com or by calling 800.449.7587. Keep Our Creeks Flowing Did you know that good water flow is essential for healthy creeks? Creeks are a valuable natu- ral resource that support sensitive wildlife and ecosystems and also serve as natural drain- age systems that carry storm water away from homes, roads and businesses safely to the bay. For our waterways to carry runoff during heavy rainfall, it is important to keep creeks free of trash and debris, which can impede the flow of water and cause flooding. While most peo - ple realize trash and chemicals should not go into a creek, many don’t know that yard waste, leaves and soil also pollute a creek and can obstruct water flow, resulting in flooding and erosion. Please be sure to dispose of these and other materials properly and never dump anything in a creek! Call the City if you have questions on waste disposal at 408.777.3354 or email environmental@cupertino.org. cupertino scene June 201410 news items Congratulations to the Winners of the A Cleaner Cupertino Student Art Contest! The City was very impressed with the creativity and thoughtfulness of more than one hundred students that offered their time and tal- ents to produce incredible environmental art for our contest. Cuper- tino students were invited to create artwork addressing the fate of the waste we produce, changes we can make to reduce it, and con- necting waste to issues like water quality. Winning pieces will be used to create reusable shopping bags to encourage our community to reduce waste and reach for their reusable bags when shopping at our local stores. The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and the Fine Arts Commission chose six winners, two each from grades K - 4, 5 - 8, and 9 - 12. Entries were considered for how they best represented contest themes and how well the designs would be produced on reusable bags. These unique-to-Cupertino reusable bags will be available for purchase this fall. Congratulations to our winning artists! Your message for “A Cleaner Cupertino” will be seen all around town. Indira Abhyanker, age 9, from Eaton Elementary School Dhriti Molukolta, age 9, from Collins Elementary School Shanlea Tabofunda, age 10, from Faria Elementary School Isha Venkatesh, age 10, from Collins Elementary School Emilie Yu, age 14, from Monta Vista High School Varsha Rajesh, age 15, from Cupertino High School Thank you to all who participated and shared your ideas on ways keep our community clean. The City is featuring all contest entries on the City’s website www.cupertino.org/reusebags. City & Library Sustainability Showcase Series Goes Live! The City of Cupertino, in partnership with the Cupertino Library and the Cupertino Library Commission, recently launched its family-friend- ly Sustainability Showcase Series. The group worked together over the past several months to develop an interactive curriculum that would build community environmental knowledge through a lively series of cross-generational events and a compendium of mission-aligned library resources. Please join us for the following upcoming eco-engaging events, or learn more by visiting www.cupertino.org/green. • Green Tech Toolbar: Technologies for Your Home and Planet (Family Event) Thursday, June 12, 6 pm, Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino • Green Teens: Service Hours to Grow Your Green Thumb & Our Parks (Teen Event) Wednesday, July 9, 9 am, McClellan Ranch, 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino • Sustainable Seniors: Simple Steps to a Greener Cupertino & A Healthier You! (Senior Event) Wednesday, September 24, 1:30 pm, Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino Cupertino Library Foundation S^4 Super Summer Science Search The Cupertino Library Foundation (CLF) announces its third annual S^4-Super Sum- mer Science Search Contest for Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) middle school students. Students from any of the five Cupertino middle schools who will be out- going 6th through 8th graders in June 2014 are eligible. Registration opens June 1, 2014, on the CLF website. Application entries are due no later than midnight, August 1, 2014. More info is available on CLF website at www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org. Housing Commission Unscheduled Vacancy Notice City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Jimmy Chien resigned. The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in January of 2018. The position is open until filled. Applica- tions can be downloaded from the City of Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org/ vacancies. For more details, please visit the website or call the City Clerk's Office at 408.777.3223. Apanuba, Monta Vista High School volume XXXVII number 5 11 Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to City Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3223, cityclerk@cupertino.org. Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. community calendar Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino School - Science Room, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu easy-speak.org Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 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. EOC 408.777.3176 C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. EOC 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.org/ De Anza Flea Market 8 - 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 10823 Willowbrook Way 408.996.0558 osfamilies.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.893.3907 Ask Janki Chokshi falc.org Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 408.864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 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 CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 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 Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org viewfindersclub.org/ Meetings.html Cupertino Sanitary District*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 408.253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.org/ 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 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 408.920.2224 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 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 - 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 Holder’s 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 Connect Club I*Noon Holder’s Country Inn 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org 2 3 5 7 9 12 16 18 20 JUNE CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene June 201412 Business Networking Intl.*7 am Arya Restaurant 408.996.9111 Cupertinobni.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 - 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 408.996.7492 Susanps@sonic.net Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.759.2617 oa.org Cupertino Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30 pm City Hall Conference Room A 408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 - 1:30 Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Ave., Fireside Room 408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Alcoholics AnonymousWomen's Group* 7 pm Good Shepard Christian 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. City Hall, EOC Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Vallco Shopping Center 408.267.3397 malihini.org JUNE CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL JUNE 2 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm JUNE 4 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm JUNE 4 Technology, Info & Communication Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm JUNE 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am JUNE 5 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm JUNE 5 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm JUNE 10 Special City Council Meeting (Budget Adoption)6:45 pm JUNE 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm JUNE 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am JUNE 12 Administrative Hearing Meeting 5 pm JUNE 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm JUNE 18 Cancelled City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm JUNE 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm JUNE 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am JUNE 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm JUNE 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm JUNE 26 Administrative Hearing Meeting 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. 20 22 24 26 27 volume XXXVII number 5 13 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks Absent: Wong Conducted a study session, provided the following direction and requested that staff bring back the infor- mation for a second council study session: 1. Proceed with a two-tier system as discussed in the study session with the following change: a. Review more lenient thresholds for tree sizes in the two-tier system allowable within a mitigated negative declaration; 2. Provide watering requirements for each tree type on the existing and proposed specimen tree list; 3. Provide cost and tree replacements for various sizes required in the ordinance; 4. Provide photographs of tree replacement require- ments in the ordinance (e.g. 24-inch box oak) and 5. Provide a list of replacement tree costs based on the tree replacement formula for street trees Received presentation from El Camino Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Tomi Ryba regarding how the district and the Hospital are addressing the healthcare needs of the community, and new developments to community benefit funds and mental health services Approved the March 24 City Council Minutes Approved the April 1 City Council Minutes Adopted Resolution No. 14-141 accepting Accounts Payable for period ending March 14, 2014 Adopted Resolution No. 14-142 accepting Accounts Payable for period ending March 28, 2014 Cancelled the second meeting in June (17) Approved the fee waiver request Authorized the City Manager to award a contract to Breneman Inc., in the amount of $298,100.00 and approve a construction contingency of $21,900.00 for a total of $320,000.00 Adopted Resolution No. 14-143 approving the 2014- 14 fee schedules A-D with the following exceptions to schedule: keep the room rental fees the same for residents; change the room rental fees for non-resi- dents to be 1.6 times that of residents; staff to prepare a report to council regarding the history of the golf course income and expenditures no later than April 30. (Wong abstaining) Conducted the hearing and adopted Resolution No. 14-139 approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and General Fund Human Service Grant (HSG) Allocations for FY 14-15 McClellan Ranch Preserve Historic Structures Assess- ment (HSA); and b) McClellan Ranch Preserve Barn Evaluation & Conceptual Renovation Plan Report A) Accepted the Historic Structures Assessment Report (Attachment A-1); and B) 1. Accepted the Barn Evaluation & Conceptual Renovation Plan Report (Attachment A-2); and 3. Directed staff to include the Barn Renovation Project as a potential park improvement to be evaluated as part of the McClellan Ranch/Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan (Chang and Wong voting no) Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 14- 2118: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending sections 11.27.020, 11.27.050, and 11.27.145 of Chapter 11.27 of Title 11 the Cuper- tino Municipal Code relating to designation of prefer- ential parking zones around the Civic Center Plaza” REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None Planning Commissioners Present: Brophy, Lee, Gong, Sun, Takahashi Absent: None Received presentation from 3rd and 4th grade students regarding their efforts in educating the com- munity about disaster preparedness Presented the Proclamations recognizing GreenBiz- certified Cupertino businesses Received the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission annual update Approved the April 15 City Council Minutes Adopted Resolution No. 14-145 accepting Accounts Payable for period ending April 11, 2014 Adopted Resolution No. 14-146 accepting the annual Adoption of City Investment Policy for the Other Post- Employment Benefits Trust Approved the request to co-sponsor Quota Interna- tional of Cupertino for the September 30, 2014 Silicon Valley Positive Aging Forum: Housing, Community & Longevity Approved the 2014-2015 City Council Work Program Accepted Legislative Committee recommendation to support the CUSD Parcel Tax Renewal, Measure A, Special Mail Ballot Election (Santoro Abstained) Received presentation and accepted the Legislative Committee recommendation to support Measure AA, proposed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Cancelled the September 16th meeting Approved alcoholic beverage license for TGI Fridays Approved Alcoholic Beverage License for Sprouts Farmers Market Accepted City Project Mary Avenue Dog Park, Project No. 2010-9137A Authorized the City Manager to Award a contract to Valley Slurry Seal International, in the amount of $548,341 and approve a construction contingency of $51,659, for a total of $600,000 Conducted the second reading and enacted Ordinance No. 14-2118: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending sections 11.27.020, 11.27.050, and 11.27.145 of chapter 11.27 of Title 11 of the Cupertino Municipal Code relating to designation of preferential parking zones around the Civic Center Plaza”; and B) Adopted Resoution No. 14-144 allow- ing participating employees up to 0.5 hours of health leave bank credit per month for parking and walking from areas away from the Civic Center (such as on Pacifica Avenue) noting an amendment to the title of the Resolution to add the words, “such as on Pacifica Avenue” at the end of the title Received the annual report on Pavement Manage- ment Program Received the Public Works Construction Project updates council actions cupertino scene June 201414 news items Welcome New Businesses Mathplace Acupuncture Way 20279 Stevens Creek Blvd Law Office of Timothy D Widman 10455 Torre Ave We Sushi 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Leslie Zheng 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100 Koja Kitchen LLC 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Hank Hu A Chiropractic Corporation 21801 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 7 Grillaz Gone Wild 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd Silicon Valley wellness Center 20570 Valley Green Drive Cupcake Bakery LLC 20955 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. June 2, 3 & 6The Civil War – Noted historian Reno Di Bono discusses the causes and results of the Ameri- can Civil War June 9, 10 & 13 Finding the Experts – Charles Bedord, Ph.D., reveals how he finds expert witnesses to par- ticipate in such legal cases as patent disputes, class actions, etc. June 16, 17 & 20 Bureau of Automotive Repair– The Bureau of Automotive Repair, a part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, is dedicated to protecting California consumers in the automotive repair marketplace. June 23, 24 & 27 Parenting with Love - Tim J. Myers is the author of Glad To Be Dad. Loving parenting conversa- tion from a committed stay at home dad. Live studio audience asks Tim excellent parenting questions. June 30, July 1 & 4 Formation of America’s Freedoms – For our national holiday, well-known television anchor- man Fred La Crosse provides us with fascinat- ing information about our early democratic republic. Submission deadline for the July edition is June 4. - Adult 50+ News, Continued from page 9 Cupertino Poet Laureate Poetry ReadingDe Anza College Euphrat Museum, 7 - 9 pm Cupertino Poet Laureate Jennifer Brown will read with guests Erica Goss, Poet Laureate of Los Gatos and others at De Anza College, Euphrat Museum on June 12, 2014. The open mic will follow Second reading in the “Unsung Holidays” series. June 12 is “Loving Day”, the annual celebration of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving vs Virginia which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws in the US. This poetry reading will celebrate Loving and remember those who fought against prejudice. vice. The little coffin was decorated with paper flowers made by other Christian Japanese in the camp. Nellie was sad and angry and felt that if they hadn’t been sent to the camp, maybe Ken- ny wouldn’t have died and she was angry at the country for sending them all away. Finally she be- came resigned and blamed the circumstances in- stead of anybody. She wrote poems that remem- bered Kenny. Harry and Nellie re-built their lives after the war. They knew people like the Duve- necks in Los Altos, and Senator Alan Cranston who tried to help the Japanese in the post-war days in California. They traveled and their 3 re- maining children - David, Margaret and George all worked with Nellie on her memoirs. Nellie’s wonderful book of memories is entitled, “A Cen- tury of Change”. Rui and Nellie were remarkable women of courage and their stories are truly in- spirational. - Roots, Continued from page 5 volume XXXVII number 5 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STDU.S. PostagePAIDCupertino, CAPermit No. 239ECRWSS www.cupertino.org CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 THE SCENE IS PRINTED ON 40% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLE PAPER WITH SOY INK Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Block Leader Program: cupertino.org/blockleader Building Department: cupertino.org/building Cupertino Website: cupertino.org Cupertino Facebook: cupertino.org/facebook Cupertino Twitter: cupertino.org/twitter City Channel: Comcast 26, U-verse 99, cupertino.org/citychannel Code Enforcement: cupertino.org/codeenforcement Commissions: cupertino.org/commissions Emergency Preparedness: cupertino.org/emergency Job Opportunities: www.cupertino.org/jobs Neighborhood Watch: www.cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning Public Works: www.cupertino.org/publicworks Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio Main Line 408.777.CITY 408.777.3200 City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org Public Works 408.777.3354 publicworks@cupertino.org Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org CITY DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES